February 2015 by Salterrae

FEBRUARY 2015

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Leila Martin and Sarah Harrison report on the 132nd Conversazione.

Brett Hyska tells the Salterrae about his year-long exchange to Japan.

An interview with former Head of College and Governor General, Adrienne Clarkson.

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Emily Jennings • A Healthy Dose of Change

“Those dark, scary places we fear may sometimes be an opportunity to discover who you really are, and what you want out of life.” Moving across the country after graduation was the best thing that could have happened to me. After what seemed like four eternal years in Toronto, an amazing job opportunity brought me back home to my beloved Vancouver. The problem was that most of my high school friends had moved on, and at first, was less than enthused at the prospect of living with my parents again. With all of my friends living at least a five-hour ight away, and with no one to engage with, was worried that this ma or change in my life would trigger another bout of depression, which was adamant to avoid. Anxiety and selfpity grew in me, as felt was leaving everything good behind in Toronto. could not have been more wrong. Over the first few weeks back in ancouver, spent many hours alone with my thoughts. Unfortunately, wasn t entirely pleased with what was focusing on. As my mind wandered to those dark corners of regret and self-loathing where we sometimes go when we are alone, forced myself to set up several appointments to help me focus on my wellbeing rather than my perceived misfortunes. booked doctors check ups – since had basically failed my personal health during university – and an assessment with a new psychologist. also looked into sports that had liked to do when was younger to maintain my mental and physical health. Vancouver has so many amazing activities to offer, most of which are outdoors. Full disclosure,

am exceptionally biased and think everyone should live here because it s the best place in the entire world. started horseback riding again, skiing every weekend, snowshoeing, and doing

work, and am saving money while living at home. By changing my perspective, have finally managed to be happy with who and where am in my life.

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f someone had told me three months ago that would be living far away from all my friends in Toronto, and actually en oying physical activity, would have laughed in their face. This is because three months ago, was not in a great place in my life. t s uite fascinating how things can change so uickly, and how welcome that change can be.

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Emily Jennings plenty of yoga. Never in my life have en oyed physical activity as much as do now. ven more surprising, am en oying my own company in the process. have made new friends through

am not entirely sure what m trying to tell all of you in terms of advice from a graduate because m still trying to figure everything out myself. Many of you are staring at the looming uncertainty of graduation, and can t guarantee it will become any less scary or difficult. What is certain, however, is that we all have the ability to change our perspective on things in life, even when we don t have control over much else. Those dark, scary places we fear may sometimes be an opportunity to discover who you really are, and what you want out of life. m very thankful that was finally able to see it in that way. Oh, and you should definitely consider moving to Vancouver. There is no place more beautiful, and as m writing this article on anuary 1, it is 13 degrees and sunny outside. ust thought you should know.

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Reflecting on the 132nd Conversazione: A Starry Night By: Sarah Harrison and Leila Martin This year, the Conversazione Committee was inspired to reimagine Conversat, paying tribute to the great history of the evening. Our aim was to regenerate the grandeur and spectacle of the past while highlighting Conversazione as a truly unique and special event on the Trinity social calendar. Taking inspiration from Vincent Van Gogh’s masterpiece, Starry Night, we aimed to present a week of events that provided our guests with the excitement and wonder of laying on one’s back and gazing at a picturesque night sky. The Gold and Silver Ball There was no better way to introduce the Trinity community to the 132nd Conversazione than with the Gold and Silver Ball. A beautiful mas uerade event to kick off Conversat, set in a gorgeously decorated Seeley Hall. Mysteriouslymasked Trinity students had the opportunity to ask a dat - if they desired to do so - by revealing their true identity.

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Sunday Conversat Week officially began on Sunday night, when a small group gathered in the Whit common room to gorge on sushi while embarking on the emotional roller coaster that is The Fault in Our Stars. There were some tears and hugs as students of all years were brought together to enjoy the first event of a stellar week. Monday On Monday evening, the Junior Common Room echoed with frantic shouts and intense scribbling, as teams went head to head in a Pictionary tournament. The contest began with the room divided in two, slowly splitting into smaller teams as entire sides of the room were eliminated. Eschewing the Starry Night theme, Trinity students were instead challenged to draw the infamous UTSU building, Strachan’s ill-famed butter chicken perogy poutine, the Quad Hawk, and even Carter the Dog. After some highly competitive matches, the team

of Braden Kenny & Helen Picard emerged victorious, with Jaclyn Flom & Max Isakov taking a close second, and Sheena Singh & Craig Gilchrist snagging third place. The winners got to choose from an assortment of prizes, including Insomnia gift cards, free Belgian wa es, and dinner for two at Big Fat Burrito. Tuesday Coffeehouse in Seeley Hall brought out many of the stars from within Trinity’s student body, where we witnessed a number of exceptional talents. Highlights of the night included Bosi Moragia’s amazing vocals on Pumped Up Kicks, Angie Salomon’s stunning performance of At Last, and an acoustic version of Toxic performed by Marissa Martins, Claire Shenstone-Harris, and Paris Puck. An Irish dance performance by co-chair Patrick Andison took everyone by surprise – his high kicks were astounding, to say the least. The perfect end to the night was an entertaining per-

Sarah Harrison • Reflecting on the 132nd Conversazione formance by Kiga Tymianski and Gillian Scott, featuring a ukulele and some very robust vocals.

dents, who sat down to enjoy pizza, gelato, and drinks from one of our favourite Conversazione sponsors.

Wednesday The night began by inviting back some of Trinity’s own rising stars – Atom Egoyan and Cynthia Caron-Thorburn. They returned to take part in an old tradition revived from years past, a preConversat High Table! Atom Egoyan entertained us all with mischievous stories from his time at Trinity, including a questionable tale about monkeys ice-skating in the Quad. An elevated dinner accompanied by wine and fine desserts ensured all who attended were in fine form for the events of the evening. Many Conversat guests joined the Trinity College Tasting Society for Champagne Tasting in the JCR, directly following High Table. The true highlight of the night was the champagne-soaked brie cheese accompanied by fresh baguette, but many others also appreciated the free owing bubbly. An atmosphere of elegance and class permeated the evening’s events, preparing guests for the festivities to come on Saturday. A truly raucous Lit followed, with Raajan and Anthony speaking for the proposition and Nick and Patrick for the opposition. The four lively speakers filled the room with laughter, though there may have also been a few tears on Pat’s part. Their arguments (which supposedly debated the resolution “when we said give ear to us, that’s not what we meant”) were fittingly sly and satirical, with numerous references to Van Gogh and the ear in question. Self-deprecation ran rampant, and audience members left knowing far more about Nick’s unhealthy love of Uggs and Pat’s relevance than they probably ever wanted to. Though Raajan and Anthony won the debate, both sides were enormously successful in entertaining the audience with their art history knowledge and personal anecdotes. Thursday Though the upper years won Conversat Bowl 176, the first years put up a great fight, with Syndi

Walton and Sydney Bradshaw leading the first year team to an impressive touchdown. A huge thank you to Katie Fettes, not only for creating all the “First Year Touch” signs but also for being an incredibly spirited captain and organizer. Practicing for the game certainly brought all the first year women together, and they were all smiles despite the battle injuries they acquired during the game. Next came skating at Nathan Phillips square, where Trinity students ocked onto the ice with a mixture of clumsiness and grace, lighting up the rink with their enthusiasm and winter spirit. Our very own Ali Harkness even learned to skate for the first time! Friday The date night after-party at Famoso was a great addition to the week, and the restaurant was transformed when DJ Rau-dy started playing his sets, calling everyone onto the dance oor. The event brought together a number of Trinity stu-

Saturday The 132nd Conversazione itself was certainly a starry night to remember. Strachan Hall was transformed with twinkling lights under an artfully draped blue and white sky, a gorgeous bar, and a live band. Students arrived in their finery, twinkling with smiles and bringing the room to life with their laughter and dancing. There were delicious appetizers to be found in the JCR and piles of pizza in Strachan, for which Kaleem Hawa deserves great thanks. The photo backdrop, a stunning reproduction of van Gogh’s Starry Night painted by executive member Bethany Pile, played host to many of the night’s best memories, making all her long nights painting in Sub-Cos well worth it. Overall, the event was an enormous success, and we will never be able to sit in Strachan again without yearning for the glory it experienced during this year’s Conversat. Thank you to all of the students who attended the event - the 132nd Conversazione would not have been possible without your support. Being a member of this year’s Conversat executive was an absolutely amazing experience. Upon re ecting on the successful event, co-chair aa an wanted to express him immense gratitude towards all of those involved: “I think our small team created a more intimate environment that was more engaging and was able to give the individuals in our group a sense of responsibility and pride that larger groups may find difficult to achieve.” The administration, too, was extremely accommodating and respectful, making this year’s ambitious goals possible. The Heads team certainly deserves a mention as well, as their support was vital to the success of many of our events. To our Co-Chairs Patrick, Raajan, and Anthony: your ambitious vision and passion were what made Conversazione possible, and it was a pleasure working for you. We could not have asked for a better executive, and we miss you all already.

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Ryugaku: From Toronto to Tokyo A Year Abroad in Japan

By: Brett Hyska Illustration: Adriana Workewych Around this time last year, I was in Graham Library filling out an application for the Centre for nternational xperience. ight now, am sitting in a dorm room in Tokyo.

will brie y explain how ended up here. have a long-standing fascination with certain areas of apan: its tech industry, modern history, and cityscapes, to name a few. This fascination has directed my studies at the niversity of Toronto, where ve devoured courses on apanese history, politics, and literature. But studying in Toronto for the past two years has been somewhat bittersweet for me my apan-related courses have allowed me to study topics that am genuinely interested in, but they also reaffirmed my desire to actually live and study in apan. Studying abroad at the niversity of Tokyo presented itself as a perfect way for me to continue my undergraduate studies, while satisfying my desire for new and exciting experiences. The application process for studying abroad was lengthy but simple. t began with some basic paperwork, followed by a series of interviews and orientations. The process lasted about six months in total, with each step being fairly spread out. finally arrived at Narita Airport in October. Tokyo is a sprawl of urban mayhem. Searching the city s skyline on Google mages yields scenes of at least five different clusters of skyscrapers, all from different areas of the city. ts urban planning defies the North American conception of a metropolis we think of cities as having a nuclear downtown, from which suburban and

rural areas emanate. nstead, clusters of busy, highly developed districts are located all over the city Shin uku, Gin a, Shibuya, oppongi, and kebukuro are a few examples. m often asked what downtown Tokyo is like, but the city s layout makes this a difficult uestion to answer it is unclear where downtown Tokyo even is. pass through at least two areas every day that resemble downtown Toronto in terms of development. The absence of a clear urban center and suburban periphery has a significant impact on the ways in which people interact with the city, and that is part of its allure. Tokyo s layout affords a high degree of unpredictability. One can explore the city s streets without stubborn preconceptions of what an area should be like, based on arbitrary categories of urban or suburban. n any area of the city, a turn of a corner might lead to a neon-lit backstreet of i akayas and food vendors. t could also lead to a tran uil green space, or a complex of temples or shrines. m four months into my exchange, and the city is still excitingly unpredictable. Tokyo s immense population is another one of its defining characteristics. With approximately thirty-six million residents, it is home to the largest metropolitan population in the world. can feel this statistic when ride the metro being crammed into a train is an unfortunate part of my daily routine. The si e of the city s population challenges the idea of personal space, but it has its benefits.

t lends itself to a plethora of communities centered on almost any interest or hobby imaginable. Yoyogi ark, for instance, is home to Tokyo s rockabilly community, where people dressed as 19 0s American rock stars gather to belt out their favourite classics. n Hara uku, one train stop away from Yoyogi, fashion-minded youth gather to show off and discuss their ictorian wardrobes. Another short train ride leads to Akihabara, where Tokyo s community of transistor radio enthusiasts gathers to buy parts and discuss their hobby. This area is also ground ero for cosplay. To be sure, these examples are in no way anomalous communities centered on highly specific interests pervade and define the city. t seems like there is a large group of people dedicated to almost anything, no matter how specific. n the absence of language barriers, Tokyo is a place where almost anyone can find their niche and feel accepted. Despite the city s immense si e, the niversity of Tokyo has a relatively small student body. Class si es here are a refreshing change from those of my first and second years at the niversity of Toronto. My largest class has twelve students, and my smallest is a one-on-one seminar with a professor. As an academic institution, the niversity of Tokyo is great. t is less successful as a social space. All dormitories are located off-campus, and the university closes at around ten o clock every night. n this way, the niversity of Tokyo s campus feels far less energetic than Trinity s. Most nightlife occurs in the neighborhoods surrounding campus, like in Shibuya. Spending a year abroad is incredibly rewarding. Of course, it also involves sacrifice. got pangs of homesickness when saw Saints photos on my newsfeed. On the bright side, living in Tokyo has given me the opportunity to visit places that ve dreamt about for the past two years. t has also complimented my ma ors. Am glad went on exchange Absolutely. t s an ama ing opportunity that hope you sei e, too.

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The Trinity College Dramatic Society s final show of the academic year promises heart, humour, and spontaneity to spare. arthy Chin will be directing The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a zany contemporary musical that centers around one of the Trin community’s favourite pastimes: good old fashioned competition.

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Karthy Chin Spells Out Her Artistic Vision With the Salterrae By: Emma Smith Photography: Nathan Chen

Well, actually pitched this show because of the G T. This being my twelfth show with the TCDS, have designed for that space before and it is tiny. This is a show that re uires audience participation so it s perfect because the G T is a small theatre, so it’s very intimate.

and they’re doing things that they don’t normally do in terms of character work. A lot of the show ust happens, especially with the audience volunteers, because they re a part of it. ve been doing a lot of character work and improv with them so that they really know their characters. They don t have to think anymore about how their character would react and that makes for a more organic show. t makes it funnier, too.

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This is my first time directing. Wow! t s really weird. t s been challenging but also really interesting. appreciate actors a lot more now. At the same time, it s kind of interesting because almost see them as pieces that need to be painted into a scene. t s awkward to think of people like that.

t s actually uite specific. The set itself is primarily wood, navy, and yellow. The set is going to look aged because the show deals with the past encountering the present, how the future comes in, and that sort of temporal interplay. Our set designer, Nic Farber, wants to age every set piece to look faded. think that s going to be really cool. The show takes place in a gymnasium so we re going to tape the oor to have those lines that you find in a gym. iga is doing the costume design it, so it s going to be great, obviously. t has an adults versus kids dynamic at play. The adults are going to wear more sombre clothing, and the kids are going to wear brighter clothing to show the contrast.

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o you find that you have any s ills from set designing that will come in handy in your new role? think it s really helpful that actually know the measurements of the stage by heart. know that for a lot of the shows that have worked on not ust at Trin but in general some directors don t understand the si e so it s really difficult later when you reali e that some things ust won t fit. m also very detail-oriented even with sets, do research and make a mood board. haven t done that for this show, which is kind of funny, but it s all up in my brain. an you tell me anything about the audience participation aspect of the show? The show basically happens in real time it takes place over the course of a spelling bee. There are four audience volunteers that get called up in the beginning. We ve decided to select the volunteers through a lottery system. This is an improv heavy show How are you preparing your actors? t s funny because ve talked to a lot of them individually and from what understand, for a lot of them, this is kind of outside of their comfort zone

It s an ensemble cast As an actor, I now that there are a lot of egos at play How do you keep the peace? Sorry, I’m just imagining West Side Story-style brawling on stage. t s not like that, or at least, not yet. Honestly, don t think there have been a lot of problems. guess the main thing is getting them to stay focused. For the most part it s been pretty good and if I do need to get their attention, ll ust look at my stage manager, who is ama ing, and she’ll put everyone in line. I’ve also done this tactic which it makes me feel like a kindergarten teacher: I don’t say anything and I sit there until the last person stops speaking. ou ve got people from heridan, people from andolph, people from Trin can you tal to me about the cast? t s a bit of a mix. m really happy with the cast.

We have Dan the Don. think this might be the first time a TCDS show has had a don. We have five people that are not from Trin, but everyone else is from the college. Our entire production team is also from Trin. basically decided that at the beginning: don t think that is usually the case but think it s really important. We ve given everyone an assistant because most of the people in the senior roles of the tech team and design team are upper years; I think it’s really important for people to be mentored so that they are able to take over once we have all left. How has it been wor ing with iustin c ean, the music director, and ane china, the choreographer?

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Good! very much let them do their own thing because want to empower them. have been really clear about what want so know that we re on the same page. Giustin gave a character note more of a suggestion to Angie about her character kind of being like Wednesday Addams. hadn t even thought about that but it was such a good note. t s good to know that even when we re not in the same room, we re on the same page. think it s good to have a more relaxed approach. They know that they can always talk to me. or a non musical fan because I m already sold how would you pitch the show? We have divine intervention by a different esus Christ every night. f you haven t seen the show, you re probably wondering what on earth m talking about, but guarantee you that it will be an ama ing part of the show. t s a great musical and it’s so contemporary. It’s also super funny. You can participate or volunteer one of your friends. No one dies in the show, which is very different than the past few musicals we ve done at Trin. f you haven t seen it before, it s going to be a lot different than other musicals that you ve seen because it has improv and so it will be different every single night. You’ll laugh, and hopefully you’ll cry at some points. When pitched it, there was a tagline used: “hilarious, uirky, awkward, intimate! The show that promises a different esus Christ every night! The best spelling bee ever!” The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee runs from March 18-21 2015 at the George Ignatieff Theatre.

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Rites and Wrongs Trinity’s history of hazing and initations By: Maddy Torrie Illustrations: Trinity College Archives

The year is 1899. At Trinity College, situated in its former Queen Street location, the bell tolling at one in the morning signals the arrival of “The Holy Inquisition.” By candlelight, Upper Years condemn First Years of “crimes.” Their verdicts, read by Upper Year judges, included consuming strong medicine, being beat through a barrel, among other physically and mentally damaging tasks. It did not take long for this practice to be banned at the College, only to be replaced by another – the “Second Year Supper” which involved ha ing first years in the Trinity basement before presenting them before the older members of college. Traditions were as hard to shake at the turn of the twentieth century as they are now. When I was at boarding school, my headmaster would say at the beginning of each year that while “initiations create community, hazing

“Even the relatively innocuous Cake Fights and pourings out have been accused of being a façade for hazing over the years.” excludes people from that very community.” As someone who has spent the past five years living under the same roof as 400 other students, I can say with some authority that the shared experiences and traditions of initiations lends itself to creating a wider sense of community. However, it is not always clear where the line between hazing and initiations should be drawn. Ha ing is defined as “the practice of rituals and other activities involving harassment, abuse or humiliation used as a way of initiating a person into a group.” The key part of that definition is the implication that by taking abuse, a member will be able to join that particular community. nitiations, on the other hand, are defined more generally as “a rite of passage marking entrance or acceptance into a group or society.” This broader delimitation may encompass more the violent rituals that constitute hazing, but also include harmless traditional, religious and institutional rites. Regardless of public and administrative discussions on some of Trinity’s own rites of passage this year and their place in the future of the college, such as Deports and the Midnight Run, this article seeks to simply examine Trinity’s history of initiations and hazing rituals from an objective perspective, which hopefully will allow us to understand our current practices within a larger context.

Maddy Torrie • Rites and Wrongs Hazing and higher education have gone hand in hand for more than 000 years. The first instances of hazing recorded was in Plato’s academy in 387 BCE. Plato himself likened the acts to those of “wild animals.” In the Middle Ages, hazing – or pennalism as it was then called – became more frequently documented in early European universities.

“Initiations are optional, while hazing gives no consideration to whether the participants are willing.” In the early years of Oxford and Cambridge, hazing was known as “fagging” — the practice of an upperclassman subjecting a younger student to do as he pleased. The English system encouraged this through all levels of education. To receive teaching degrees, scholars would have to go through indignities to prove that they were worthy of future employment. This process was to prevent “charlatans from passing themselves off as scholars.” Throughout history, ha ing was ironically used as a method of “civilising” younger students. Those who endured abuses could become part of the community’s established elite. Trinity borrowed heavily from these English schools, so it is no surprise that in its early years hazing and initiations were important to Trinity’s social fabric. Though ha ing was officially forbidden, there was little the college could do to prevent rituals like the “Holy Inquisition” or the “Second Year Supper.” Preceding these rituals was the even more brutal ceremony known as the “Rout.” First years were woken in the middle of the night by having their mattress pulled under them. Then, they were taken to a basement room, forced to drink an unknown substance, and then subjected to further abuses.

An unnamed incident, which left a student so damaged that he could not return to the College, caused Provost Whitaker to ban the “Rout”. An oral account from that student’s family claims their relative was tied to train tracks. The blindfolded student could hear the train approaching, and though the train passed on the adjacent set of tracks leaving the student unharmed, he was so affected by the incident he

could not continue his studies. n the first decade of the 0th century, the induction ritual of choice was the “Bog Lecture.” The First years would be dumped from their beds by second year men dressed in black, wearing devil horns and pointed tails. The first years were taken to sit on a block of ice before a “red-clad, fiery udge” who read their charges. Their crimes One first year looked “proud and contumacious”, while another stood in front of a notice board with seniors present. Another had entered the dining hall before the older members of college. Their punishments included being buttered and rolled in our, or having their hair dressed in a cocktail of axle grease, shoe polish, and gum.

practices. One of the key differences between these and more egregious practices is the emphasis that the acts are voluntary, as stipulated in for example the Trinity College Rules for Pourings Out, 1987. Initiations are optional, while hazing gives no consideration to whether the participants are willing. When the First Years won the annual Cake Fight in 1953 for the second time in Trinity history, they were celebrated in a Varsity article. While hazing rituals are meant to degrade, imitations rituals can be an effective, and harmless way to bring new members closer to the older members of college by creating shared experiences.

First years in the early days of the college did not always readily take the upper years’ abuses. n the 18 0s, many first years were resentful of Episkopon, which at that time was both public and a large part of college life, annually providing what they claimed was “the shaft of sarcasm, the blaze of wit, thunderbolt of censure.” They further complained that they had, “no privileges, no representation in the Literary Society, in fact no rights at all.” In revolt, member of college John Farncomb created an alternative to Episkopon called “Kritikos” - the “mockbuster” version of the original. Kritikos lasted for three years until Farncomb relented, becoming the original organisation’s scribe in 1877.

“Traditions were as hard to shake at the turn of the twentieth century as they are now.” The reason why hazing is a self-perpetuating phenomenon is best explained by Robert Ciandini. Essentially, since going through an ordeal and pain to achieve something cause an individual to value it more, they are likely to impose the same ordeal and pain on new members seeking to join a group. This might explain why even though the name has changed, and the practices are certainly milder, one hundred years later Frosh are still woken up at midnight to complete tasks while judged by their older peers. Other traditions, like getting poured out or the annual Cake Fight, are rituals that we still practice today in the belief that they are effective at building a community and allowing generations of Trinity students to share common

Yet even the relatively innocuous Cake Fights and pourings out have been accused of being a façade for hazing over the years. After a first year fell on his face while bound during a pouring out in the 1980s, the Provost temporarily banned both pourings out and Deports. The Cake Fight, which in its 1950s heydays involved bombarding first years with dead skunks, duck eggs, and stink bombs from Henderson Tower as they scrambled towards the gates, was falsely accused of dyeing a first year orange by the Toronto Star, who strangely found a change in skin tone more offensive than the inging of dead animals from high elevations. A nineteenth century alumni fondly remembered, “The speech of a Freshman at the Lit was an occasion to be remembered. He was required to make a speech, or sing a song, or generally make of himself an object of mirth and good natured raillery.” Like our former members of college, we can share the amusement of older onlookers at the discomfort of a first year debating at the Lit for the first time. If anything can be gleaned by Trinity’s rich past of rites and rituals which signify admittance into our slightly eccentric community, is that we should value the ceremonies which make us different from other institutions without crossing the critical line between what’s fun and what’s going too far.

LET’S TALK ABOUT FOOD •

Microwaveable Mug Desserts

• By: Amanda Greer

Let’s play a game of word association, shall we? I’ll write down a word, and you have to say the first thing that comes into your head. eady The word is: Winter. What did you think of ? bet it was mugs. Why Because need to segue into this edition’s topic, which is all about mugs, and what you can put inside of them. Also, I believe that individualism is over-valued in our society, and I would like to do away with free thought. So I don’t care if, when you saw “winter,” you thought of “snowmen,” “existential despair,” or Game of Thrones winter is all about mugs. Or, more specifically, microwaveable mug meals (A for alliteration). As your loyal and exhausted food columnist, I have curated five delicious recipes that, yes, can all be made by mixing together a few simple ingredients in a mug. am basically a wi ard. A wi ard who s made winter a whole lot tastier.

Salterrae • February 2015 1. SNAP, CRACKLE, AND POP Ingredients: 4 large marshmallows 1 tsp. of butter 1/2 cup cereal This mug dessert should represent your childhood. f it doesn t, you must have been a latchkey kid, or you’re Gwyneth Paltrow’s child, or something even more sugar-repressed. Be forewarned: this dessert is very un-GOOP, as it does not contain a single beet. To create this bad boy, place the marshmallows and butter in the mug, microwave for 0-30 seconds, stir, add cereal, and stir again. Crazy simple, right? Even a latchkey kid could do it. 2. MAC ‘N’ CHEESE, PLEASE. Ingredients: 1 cup water 3/4 cup macaroni 1/2 cup shredded cheese This is a very sassy mug meal. t says, “ know m an adult, but I will eat the food of a preschooler if so choose.” Add the macaroni and water to the mug, microwave on high for eight minutes, (stirring at the five-minute and two-minute marks), add the cheese with a lil’ more water, stir, then microwave for another 30-60 seconds. oila: the perfect study snack. 3. BRUNCH IN LOVE Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 tablespoon milk or water Shredded cheese Chopped onion Chopped pepper Welcome to brunch-in-a-cup. We hope you enoy your stay. To remain on planet Yum, simply mix your eggs and milk/water in a mug, and microwave for one minute. Add all your fixings, microwave for another 30 seconds to one minute, and you’ve got yourself a wholesome, delicious brunch-cup phenomenon on your hands and (eventually) in your stomach.

“A wizard who’s made winter a whole lot tastier.” 10

4. MUG MUFFIN Ingredients: 1 o . fro en blueberries 1 cup ground axseed 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons sugar-free pancake syrup 1 egg white 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg As single-serving students, we often don’t want to make up an entire batch of baked goods. With so many leftovers, it becomes necessary to pawn your creations off on your friends, who always refuse to avoid seeming like the gluttons they really are. nter the mug muffin. Simply mix the above dry ingredients into a bowl, and then add the egg, syrup, and est. our this concoction into a large mug, and stick it in the microwave for about 90 seconds. You ll be able to satisfy your carb craving without being burdened by leftovers.

“I am basically a wizard.” 5. FEELIN’ FRENCH Ingredients: 1-2 pieces of bread, cubed Butter 1 egg 3 tablespoons of milk Cinnamon 1 drop of vanilla extract (optional) Syrup Okay, so this one is a magical mug. t is basically French toast, done in two minutes at. Side effects may include: swooning, breathlessness, a growling stomach, and the repetition of the phrase, “Mamma mia!” First, cube your slices of bread. Then, rub the inside of your mug with butter, and allow a bit of butter to rest on the bottom of the mug. Stuff the bread into the mug. n a separate bowl, mix together all the wet ingredients. Add this mixture to the bread-cup, and place the entire thing in the microwave for 60-90 seconds. emove. Add syrup. Die happy. See? Winter is all about mugs and the happiness they contain. Hopefully these recipes will help you through many a study session, and keep you warm as we muddle through yet another long, harsh Canadian winter. Until next time!

Kaleem Hawa • Adrienne Clarkson

Adrienne Clarkson There is no question that our traditions must be

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On Feminism, Modernity, and Debauchery

By: Kaleem Hawa

so that they would all have an equal view of the whether these problems exist, it is about how to respected. They are often the number one reason game. solve them. why many of us, myself included, chose Trinity College. Yet, our traditions do not engage nearly However, it is not that simple. One’s social If we commit to updating and revising our tradi“Itthe wasnumber then that became girl had gotten of we people that aware I thinkathey should. It pregnant.” status is not determined by one sole factor; it is a tions, not only are we acting compassionately, saddens me to see dinner laid out for High Table mixture of intersecting aspects of gender, sexualbut we are also contributing to the much larger Adrienne Clarkson at us Ithrough spectacles, anuary room shining off her lenses. Canada former only to be clearedstares away,intently untouched. wish weher brightly-coloured ity, sex, age, race, ability, sithe e, pale literacy level,light first of thefight against oppression worldwide. Atsthe very Governor General is a warm and welcoming presence, language, with a staccato laugh intelligence, both contagious and effervescent. At the the developments mention of this memory, however, her face had a larger audience at The LIT every Wedneseducation, geographical least, and progress for which turns day.grave. would love to see as many first-years come situation, citizenship status, class, and religion. and many others advocate, will afford

to Initiations Week as the number who particiDepending on where you fall under each of these our peers the minimum respect that they deserve; The year 1960 and Adrienne - then surnamed Poy categories, - had been the elected Headcombination of St. Hilda’s College. pate in was Frosh Week. resulting goes a long at best, they will enhance the Trinity experience way in explaining your social status. Specifically, and preserve our traditions for years to come. “I Ihave so many happy memories at Trinity. Too many these to choose youidentity could say. I always believe that making our traditions more eqpartsfrom, of your in And uenceyetthe way in knew that this particular memory would nestle itself a place amongst uitable is thethe bestworst.” way of preserving them. An which others treat and perceive you, the type of Iris Robin is a third-year student, member of equitable tradition is an inclusive and accessible state-sanctioned benefits and punishments you the Trinity College Equity Committee, and Somberly, she opens continues. “We used totohave an dreadful principal. She from England. Misssee Darroch her name. of She hadStudents two Yorkshire terriers and the one, which up participation people who can receive, thewas number of times you people was Treasurer both for Gender Equity Head of College would have to have breakfast alone with her once a week to talk about situations.” had been previously excluded from them. In like you represented in mainstream media, and a and Rainbow Trinity. The views expressed in much the same way as the tradition, principles, wealth of other things that affect your day-to-day this article do not necessarily represent those of “Asand Head of College, I was in charge peer discipline.life. I’d reprimand people who had lost their keys, gone out tooorganisation. late, that sort of thing. Usually, this was done sanctity of marriage have beenofexpanded either in to a formal way with a note left under their door and then speaking to them. And if I felt like it wasn’t getting anywhere, I’d pass it on to Miss Darroch. I mean, include same-sex couples, the tradition and shespirit really should have been doing all of this, but I was told it was my responsibility.” of Deports can be preserved by including For instance, I often forget that I have an imstudentstwice of allingender identities and mense class advantage and that I come from “Anyway, my year as Head, it expressions. After all, the more participants involved in Dea nation whose economy was fuelled by - and became evident that a girl had gotten ports, the more fun it is. continues to profit from - exploitation, nationalpregnant. It was brought to my attenism, imperialism, and colonialism. tion and so I went to Miss Darroch Updating traditions is is also a highly practiand I said ‘Betsy Smith* pregnant.’ cal measure. To update a tradition At first, didn t understand how the concept of And Miss Darroch said, ‘Well, you is not an oxymoronic action. Rather, tradition evolves privilege worked. felt upset, offended almost. must tell her she must leave thethe Colinto a form that re ects the condition of the After all, I have my own problems and I’m oplege by this weekend.’” time in which it takes place. Therefore, it is more pressed in other ways: I’m non-heterosexual, likely that the tradition will withstand the test of Chinese, and female. Besides, it’s not like I perSilence fills the room. time. The further we advance and the more our sonally caused colonialism or chose to become traditions stay the same, the harder it becomes part of a family with a stable income. I don’t “This is a story that shows you the to justify them. We must continue to review our have control over either of those things. But I do moraes of the time.” traditions and make sure they are operational in know that my personal problems aren’t caused the ever-changing present. by colonialism or poverty. I can have issues of my own, without denying that reap the benefits Then there is the argument that updating tradiof being from the UK and its foundation of options is the right thing to do. By the “right thing”, pression. I mean the most compassionate course of action. Although the least popular argument by far, I It is possible to have a type of advantage due to know exactly why. understand that it is difficult long-term institutionalised oppression of others and uncomfortable to be told that you, through without having all of the advantages. In other no fault or merit of your own, have an advantage words, can access the benefits that arise from over others. Please, allow me to explain. being British and reasonably well-off, while being subject to the disadvantages of being of Asian Equity is the principle that will guide us to equal- origin, non-heterosexual, and female. ity. Founded on the rationale that people are not treated as equals, equity in action would mean Ergo, there is a compelling case for the idea adjusting the level of assistance and provisions that we are mandated by social responsibility to that people receive according to their current end oppression in structures that perpetuate it. social standing. One of my favourite illustrations The people who are oppressed in society had of e uity depicts three people of different heights no more choice in the matter than any of us did looking over a fence to see a sporting event. in belonging to our respective social groups. In Equity would give the shortest person the most many ways, I am pleased to see the discourse

*not her real name

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Only a few minutes earlier, the conversation had been very different. Clarkson recounts some of the experiences that punctuated her undergraduate experience with the most happiness. Her thoughts immediately turn to the Conversat Ball.

Recounting the realities of sex and relationships of the time, Clarkson s eyes harden. “All the women who wanted to do things with their lives understood that one simple truth: they had sexual constrictions. f you became pregnant, your life was over. O-ver. And you would never be able to do anything or get anywhere. And that narrowed your choices in life. And that made you cautious.”

“Where to begin with Conversat t was the big dance, of course. t was one that we looked forward to all year. We had the Sophomore uniors Seniors (S S) Dance, where the girls invited the boys, and then Conversat, where boys invited girls. We always looked forward to it.” Smirking, she continues, “We would get up to all sorts of mischief. Those of us who lived in residence would go up to the osedale Golf Club and toboggan in the darkness as a celebration before Conversat. The big drink at the time was urple esus – Welch s grape uice and pure rubbing alcohol. This was usually served in people s rooms. We really went all out. We had dinners in our rooms. All the rooms were open. We would also drink Bright s Champagne which is the most awful plonk, and would have the worst headaches in the morning.” Clarkson laughs. “Then, of course, there would be the stories afterwards. There was one girl – won t give you her name but suffice it to say she was the descendant of a very important intellectual family – who was a really hilarious person. She was found aked out in the Front Hall of St. Hilda s in front of Cartwright. When we all came back at four in the morning, she was lying there and had muddy footprints up her dress. We never took a picture of it, but we ve never forgotten that story. We had to wake her and take her up to her room. So don t know if Trinity is as debauched now as it was then but you could definitely say we had fun.” “ t was a different time then, no doubt. The Trinity alumni that graduated in 1960 got together at one of our reunions to talk about what we thought had most changed about how we had lived our lives. And we agreed almost immediately that the change in society that had been the hugest since we graduated was not computers or anything like that, it was the fact that we now had the pill. t fundamentally changed how women experienced their sexuality.” Clarkson continues, “And so while ve highlighted that the debauchery was by no means limited from a drinking point of view, it certainly was from a sexual standpoint at the time. Girls all used to get engaged in their 2nd or 3rd year and everyone got married after their graduation. Many would only ever have one sexual partner. My marriage at 22 or 23 was considered late in that sense. The pill revolutioni ed what we could do with our bodies.”

She continues, “in many ways it focused you, suppose. n my case, it kept all of my relationships with boys at a very distant level. never went out with anyone seriously. My philosophy was that would go out with anyone who asked who was fun and intelligent and who offered to buy me a meal. loved going out with people, but that was as far as it would go. eople would ask if would get coffee with them and that would count as a date. And we would go and we would talk for two hours intensely and would walk around hilosopher s Walk. went out with lots of people but didn t really want to focus

“Those of us who lived in residence would go up to the Rosedale Golf Club and toboggan in the darkness as a celebration before

Conversat.” on anybody. didn t want anything to be serious at all. Other people, they would go out with one person in their first year and by the end of th year they d be engaged and married. That was never my style.” Slyly, she abs, “ started to count once ust to see how many had gone out with and probably would say got up to 1 0 odd people when was in university. And en oyed it!” nperturbed at the room s incredulity, Clarkson adds, “yes, yes, you can definitely publish that.” ***

“One of the things that radicali ed me as a feminist – before it was even widely known as such a thing – was the year of 19 9.” Clarkson now discusses her extracurricular experiences as an undergraduate at Trinity. “ ohn F. ennedy, who was then a Senator eyeing the presidency, was invited by the Hart House Debate Society to debate William F. Buckley. This is a famous story. Women, at the time, were not allowed to be in attendance because Hart House was still segregated. And so that was our first demonstration. We wanted to hear this debate and demonstrated in front of Convocation Hall until we would be allowed to.” Wryly, Clarkson continues. “ t didn t take very long. Soon we were in and distinctly remember F – who didn t think was a very strong debater – as something completely new and different. He had looks and he had charm. And so while thought Buckley – whose political points of view were anathema to me – actually won the debate on points, it was clear to see how the world s political value system was changing at the time.” “ loved debating. was part of the St. Hilda s College Debating Society. And know Bill would agree with me in saying it was a great part of our lives.” Clarkson is referring to Bill Graham, Canada s former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trinity s current Chancellor, and a lifelong friend. “ first met Bill at the tea the women of St. Hilda s would hold for the incoming class. was a year ahead of Bill and can still see him standing there. He was hilarious and had a wonderful sense of humour. And of course he s very, very smart and loved history. remember we had a wonderful conversation that day and became fast friends right then and there.” Speaking about the formative in uence of her parents on her and Bill, Clarkson remarks on their tra ectories. “Our parents led an exciting life to say the least. My dad would travel a lot, and Bill s parents would go to ndia for tiger shooting. And so, in many ways, it is wonderful when you grow older to have friends who knew your parents. t s hard to describe. t becomes something you really treasure and it is a terribly valuable thing. That is one of the ties that Trinity has. The friends you make here know where you re coming from. The friends you make at Trinity, you value a lot. have one Trinity friend that see every summer up at Georgian Bay, and it dawned on us one day that he had been one of the people to know me the longest in my entire life.” “Bill asked me recently if thought we could have gotten into Trinity today given how high

Kaleem Hawa • Adrienne Clarkson the marks have become. And always tell him it is hard to know. t certainly would have been more difficult. When we were students at Trinity, it was a completely different time.” “Bill certainly had a lot of extracurricular pursuits occupying his time. Amongst other activities, he was the Scribe of piskopon at Trinity College. We had the separate female branch of piskopon at St. Hilda s, and our Scribe would say to us, for God s sake get your notes in because have to do something this Friday night, and so we d get our scurrilous little notes in and not think much of it all. But it was important to Bill, surely. And we would always hear how rough it was for the men, but they were sworn to secrecy so we didn t know much else.” Clarkson sighs. “ n many ways, piskopon was done within a context of a secluded group of people who were rarely diverse. When was at St. Hilda s, was the only Chinese person there. As said, we were a very uniform group of people. There weren t any ews at Trinity nor were there any Muslims. ven in the case of students from the West ndies or Africa, many would have gone to Anglican schools and so their humour was largely British. piskopon and its kind of satire was in the nutsy British tradition. And so when Trinity became a much more diverse

place and featured people from many different backgrounds and understanding of selfhood, think piskopon became slightly anachronistic and it became difficult to carry it on. And while think the administration overreacted in many ways, do think it would be difficult to carry on with piskopon in a society like ours. The organi ation didn t follow suite with modernity, and to some extent became a remnant of a different Trinity.” *** “ n many ways, that has been the secret of my life.” Clarkson laughs. “Never do anything you aren t en oying. My best friends at Trinity have always embodied this belief. Bill has always done what he en oys. George Butterfield who was in Bill s year and is a very close friend of ours started Butterfield and obinson, the bicycling tours of the world company with his wife Martha. They have locations all over the world and they both get to truly en oy what they do.” “My rule in life is, make sure you do what you like, and make sure you are paid as much as anyone else who can do it. As a result of this philosophy, ve never gone to another ob because they

were going to pay me more to do it. For example, always considered myself a CBC person and a public broadcasting person. And that is something that honoured.” “ have been asked to do a lot of different things in my life. Many, many, different things. And always ask myself, can do this ob better than anyone else f yes, then do it. f not, then pass. For instance, was asked to be a Senator a few years before became Governor General. And said no. knew instantly. t would have meant me having to give up all sorts of things that liked and cared about due to con ict of interest, that was something could not countenance.” “Three uarters of Trinity s graduates from the time still live in Ontario. The remainder are largely women who married and were taken away, while most of the men went to law firms or stock brokerage houses and essentially lived the life of the Toronto elite. And so, in many ways, was fortunate and had an exceptionally privileged career. Not all were so lucky.” “But guess that was the time we lived in.” Fierce and unapologetic, Clarkson shrugs.

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Maddy Torrie â&#x20AC;˘ Rites and Wrongs

Polar Expressions Trinity Winter Wear Written and Photographed by: Martina Bellisario

Martina Bellisario • Polar Expressions

Adam Austen

Surviving a Canadian winter is a lot like the grieving process: at a certain point, denial starts to kick in. With his wellworn brown Blundstones, khaki coloured skinny pants, and bright red pullover, Adam shuns what the majority of Torontonians swear by: practical parkas and sturdy snow boots. If he’s frozen, he doesn’t look it: hailing all the way from sunny Ottawa, Adam is fully aware that “cold” is only a psychological construct. But here s the thing: his ash bli arddefying outfit is kind of an illusion. With his wooly grey socks, waterproof boots, and lined (yet lightweight) jacket, he manages to rebel against winter without feeling its wrath. In his light, minimalist, but ultimately weatherproof outfit, Adam proves that staying warm and looking sharp aren’t mutually exclusive endeavours. He can easily transition his versatile look into spring by subtracting one jacket and adding one 20-degree day. Chins up everyone; winter is going!

Rachel Copp Clark

During Toronto’s notoriously frosty winter, a 90-second walk to class at Sid Smith can feel like an eternity. It’s all too easy to let the violent winds and salt stains get you down. With her fold out grey pea coat, blue crop top, and high waisted plaid skirt, Rachel refuses to be bested by the bad weather. In a hybrid look reminiscent of both the great Blair Waldorf (R.I.P. Gossip Girl) and the teen cult classic Clueless, Rachel conjures schoolgirl-sweet with a 90’s edge: her streamlined coat and delicate black leather boots strike a sharp contrast with her textured long-sleeve crop and spiky silver necklace. The result is a frost ready outfit that s both modern and a little nostalgic, blending playful patterns and textures to inject a little spice into a dreary midwinter day. Try adding an oversized wool scarf, a toasty pair of mittens, and a chunky knit cardigan for an extra hit of much needed warmth. Bring on the ice.

Peter Fettes

Pairing his sleek black military-inspired pea coat with a black beanie and Blundstones, Peter brings a modern edge to a classic winter piece. Emerging in the 18th century as sailor wear, the pea coat is the ideal jacket choice for those who crave style but are unwilling to sacrifice the holy grail of Toronto winters: warmth. By opting for black over navy blue, the jacket’s traditional colour, Peter crafts a look defined by its crisp lines and neutral coherence, breaking up the black with a pair of lightly faded blue jeans. His look is functional and effortless: we get the sense that he doesn’t have to try very hard to look this cool. For those interested in dabbling in the wonderful world of pea coats, remember that the tried-and-true silhouette means that you’re free to play with the details: subtle prints, large patch pockets, and silver buttons can help establish your own take on the old cool weather classic.

Allison Spiegel

In her classic black parka, knee-high suede boots, and Mountain Equipment Co-Op backpack, Allison exudes Canadiana cool. An inevitable staple of every realistic Canadian’s winter wardrobe, the cozy winter parka is as necessary and comfortable as it is hard to look like a badass in. I still resent (and secretly love) my own oversized green parka for never failing to make me feel like a five year old. Alas, I cherish walking around in -30-degree weather draped in what’s essentially a slightly more structured down-filled blanket far too much to let it go. Allison, on the other hand, knows how to play it. By opting for black she downplays the puff, achieving the seemingly impossible: an elegant parka silhouette. For me, her brilliantly hued technicolour dream scarf is what makes the outfit: with its vivid jewel tones all delicately threaded together, is it even possible to wear this scarf and not smile all day? The “Lawrence” button on her backpack, a shout out to Toronto’s Lawrence Park neighbourhood (and Allison’s stomping grounds), is an especially nice touch. Toronto pride will never go out of style.

Salterrae • February 2015

The Gilmore Girl Diet Body Image and Our Relationship With Food, As Represented On-Screen By: Amanda Greer Over the past two months or so, Net ix has worked its nostalgia magic on thousands of people across North America, bringing back into the spotlight a show that had long become lost in the annals of the CW s illustrious history. This show, depicting the adorably co-dependent mother-daughter relationship of Lorelei and ory and the well-meaning but eccentric cast of Stars Hollow residents surrounding them, is, of course, Gilmore Girls.

Illustrations: Marissa Martins a, Chinese takeout, and ed ines, is referred to in almost every single episode. Whether ory and Lorelei are planning their next unk food binge, or a supporting character is glancing up to the heavens, asking their chosen deity how these women can survive without consuming anything resembling a vegetable, the Gilmore Girls eating habits are thematically held up as a oke and a way of life.

wonder if Gilmore Girls would have been different, had they cast more “normal” looking actresses. Would a heavier-set ory and Lorelei have held the same sway over audiences for seven seasons Would viewers have tuned out if, one morning, ory had come out of her room and said, “ don t like the way look today”

Now, had never watched Gilmore Girls when it first aired. The only thing remember about it from the 000s was that one of my friends – obsessed with the show – would talk about the “will they, won t they ” relationship of diner owner Luke and Lorelei with a manic glint in his eye while clutching his Hilroy notebooks to his chest, fingers trembling.

Being the curious nternet adventurer that am, did a little research, and found numerous message boards, blog posts, etc. about the show, on which women posted comments like, “ wish could eat like the Gilmores and never gain weight,” or “ t s so unfair that they can eat that way and can t.”

decided to give it a go, because don t like being left out. also convinced my own mother to watch it with me, because isn t that sweet As the first few episodes glided by, and Net ix began its intervention tactics (“Are you still watching ”) my mom turned to me and said, “ cannot believe how much those girls eat, and they re still so skinny! Maybe they stay skinny because the other characters always interrupt them while they re eating, and so they never finish anything.”

“Would a heavier-set Rory and Lorelei have held the same sway over audiences for seven seasons?” Somewhat disregarding that last sentence, her thoughts re ected my own. While the show is uffed up with numerous instances of “witty repartee,” one of its running okes is also that Lorelei and ory, both exiguous Hollywood beauties, eat and eat and eat without ever thinking about pesky things like calories, sodium intake, or fat content. Not once do they read a nutrition label, not once do they reconsider ordering dessert, and not once do they show themselves to be insecure in any way about their appearances. Now well into Season of the show, ve reali ed that the Gilmore Diet, consisting of burgers, pi -

“The Gilmore Girl Diet isn’t even doable for a Gilmore Girl.”

My initial reaction to ory and Lorelai s diet was positive. was excited that the writers were giving us characters, women, who could eat. n a culture that tells women that si e four is the new six, it s refreshing to watch a television show in which two girls massacre four pi as in one sitting. As traipsed through more and more episodes, however, the Gilmore Diet began to lose its novelty. started to see it as one more trait enforcing this image of the perfect woman as gorgeous and slender, but also cool with putting away a burger as a midnight snack. Not to mention this woman, like the Gilmores, must be perfectly and at all times comfortable in her own skin.

The fact of the matter is that the Gilmore Girl Diet is not sustainable. ven Lauren Graham, the actress who played Lorelei, has said she exercises and eats very carefully to maintain the shape that Hollywood re uires of her. She has also said she struggles with self-image issues. The Gilmore Girls Diet isn t even doable for a Gilmore Girl. The point is that girls shouldn t feel bad for feeling bad. Feelings of anxiety and self-consciousness are natural and human. On Gilmore Girls, life is shielded by a force field of happiness, keeping out those bad thoughts (and somehow keeping curves off of women who eat six meals a day). The show doesn t seem to reali e, however, that showing excessive eating doesn t necessarily combat a culture of dieting and self-starvation. Although, yes, it s often funny to watch Lorelei get berated for wanting a burger at 11 M, it would be nice to see healthy women represented on-screen. t ust takes one television bigwig to reali e that, on the spectrum of womanhood and girldom, nestled somewhere between Lorelei Gilmore and Lena Dunham eating a cupcake in her bathtub on Girls, there s a human being.

Iris Robin • In Defence of Tradition

IN DEFENCE OF TRADITION

If we are to preserve our practices, we must put them into context There is no question that our traditions must be respected. They are often the number one reason why many of us, myself included, chose Trinity College. Yet, our traditions do not engage nearly the number of people that I think they should. It saddens me to see dinner laid out for High Table only to be cleared away, untouched. I wish we had a larger audience at The LIT every Wednesday. would love to see as many first-years come to Initiations Week as the number who participate in Frosh Week. I believe that making our traditions more equitable is the best way to preserve them. An equitable tradition is an inclusive and accessible one, which opens up participation to people who had been previously excluded from them. In much the same way as the tradition, principles, and sanctity of marriage have been expanded to include same-sex couples, the tradition and spirit of Deports can be preserved by including students of all gender identities and expressions. After all, the more participants involved in Deports, the more fun it is. Updating traditions is also a highly practical measure. To update a tradition is not an oxymoronic action. Rather, the tradition evolves into a form that re ects the condition of the time in which it takes place. Therefore, it is more likely that the tradition will withstand the test of time. The further we advance and the more our traditions stay the same, the harder it becomes to justify them. We must continue to review our traditions and make sure they are operational in the ever-changing present. Then there is the argument that updating traditions is the right thing to do. By the “right thing”, I mean the most compassionate course of action. Although the least popular argument by far, I know exactly why. understand that it is difficult and uncomfortable to be told that you, through no fault or merit of your own, have an advantage over others. Please, allow me to explain. Equity is the principle that will guide us to equal-

By: Iris Robin Illustration: Adriana Workewych ity. Founded on the rationale that people are not treated as equals, equity in action would mean adjusting the level of assistance and provisions that people receive according to their current social standing. One of my favourite illustrations of e uity depicts three people of different heights looking over a fence to see a sporting event. Equity would give the shortest person the most elevation aids, and the tallest person the fewest, so that they would all have an equal view of the game.

However, it is not that simple. One’s social status is not determined by one sole factor; it is a mixture of intersecting aspects of gender, sexuality, sex, age, race, ability, si e, literacy level, first language, education, intelligence, geographical situation, citizenship status, class, and religion. Depending on where you fall under each of these categories, the resulting combination goes a long way in explaining your social status. Specifically, these parts of your identity in uence the way in which others treat and perceive you, the type of state-sanctioned benefits and punishments you can receive, the number of times you see people like you represented in mainstream media, and a wealth of other things that affect your day-to-day life. For instance, I often forget that I have an immense class advantage and that I come from a nation whose economy was fuelled by - and continues to profit from - exploitation, nationalism, imperialism, and colonialism.

At first, didn t understand how the concept of privilege worked. felt upset, offended almost. After all, I have my own problems and I’m oppressed in other ways: I’m non-heterosexual, Chinese, and female. Besides, it’s not like I personally caused colonialism or chose to become part of a family with a stable income. I don’t have control over either of those things. But I do know that my personal problems aren’t caused by colonialism or poverty. I can have issues of my own, without denying that reap the benefits of being from the UK and its foundation of oppression. It is possible to have a type of advantage due to long-term institutionalised oppression of others without having all of the advantages. In other words, I can access the benefits that arise from being British and reasonably well-off, while being subject to the disadvantages of being of Asian origin, non-heterosexual, and female. Ergo, there is a compelling case for the idea that we are mandated by social responsibility to end oppression in structures that perpetuate it. The people who are oppressed in society had no more choice in the matter than any of us did in belonging to our respective social groups. In many ways, I am pleased to see the discourse at this college changing. It is no longer about whether these problems exist, it is about how to solve them. If we commit to updating and revising our traditions, not only are we acting compassionately, but we are also contributing to the much larger fight against oppression worldwide. At the very least, the developments and progress for which and many others advocate, will afford our peers the minimum respect that they deserve; at best, they will enhance the Trinity experience and preserve our traditions for years to come. Iris Robin is a third-year student, member of the Trinity College Equity Committee, and Treasurer of both Students for Gender Equity and Rainbow Trinity. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent those of these organisations.

Salterrae • February 2015

Looking Forward, Looking Back

Interviews with Trinity’s Young and Old By: Simone Garcia Illustrations: Bethany Pile

With spring on the horizon (ish), big changes are coming to Trinity College. Like newborn animals, first years are setting off on wobbly legs, eager for what their futures will bring. On the other hand, older, wiser, and somewhat more mature fourth years are leaving their proverbial den to enter the cold, hard world of graduate school and office spaces. From sides both young and old, the College is being swept in a haze of nostalgia for the past and hope for what is to come. To encapsulate this sentiment, the Salterrae has interviewed both Fourth and First Years at Trinity in an effort to glean their thoughts, memories, and snippets of advice for our readers. We hope that you will enjoy their answers as much as we have.

The Fourth Years What were some of your goals coming into Trinity in first year? “My main goals when I came to Trinity were to get as involved in the traditional side of the College as possible, because that stood out to me as marking Trinity as different from other colleges at U of T, or even from other universities. I was also determined to start a fresh page of my life, and be a lot more open to new experiences.” - Guy Taylor “I came to Trinity because of Trinity One, which in hindsight was a pretty uninformed decision. While Trinity One was a great experience, it represents such a small part of my experience at Trinity. I was determined to be an IR Specialist and so took courses that needed to fulfill prerequisites instead of what really interested me. As a result, I did poorly in the courses that I wasn’t

actually interested in. Thankfully, by second year I realized that it was more important to love what you were studying than to take courses you think are going to impress grad schools.” - Craig Gilchrist Looking back on your four years of undergrad, can you think of one of your favourite memories? Why is this particular moment special? “Looking back at my undergrad, there have been some very memorable moments – Bubbly, birthday parties, all-nighters etc. What I know I will take with me forever however are those quiet evenings spent at Trinity with my friends, where we simply enjoyed each other’s company. I am so grateful for the friends that I have made here, and I hope to always have them as a part of my life.” - Caroline Leps “Coming out of first year, had somehow acquired two gowns. I don’t know how, a lot of people left things in my room in first year, but regardless, I had an extra. One of my roommates, on the other hand, had lost his. He argued my extra gown was actually his. I maintained it was not. In order to resolve the issue we decided to see who could eat a package of raw Ramen noodles faster. The winner got the extra gown. I maintained I won, because part of the challenge was to not leave any noodles on the ground and my roommate made a mess, but technically he didn’t finish his vegetarian amen before could gu le down my chicken avoured noodles. At the time, I did not enjoy the experience. Looking back, its the type of thing that I’ll miss about undergrad.” - Dryden Storm How does the person you were in first year compare to who you are now?

“People say that U of T crushes your spirit, but I’m actually a lot more optimistic now than I was coming here. n first year, everything was up in the air; I knew what I wanted, but I didn’t know whether I had what was necessary to get there. I’m also a lot more aware of others; before, I didn’t really understand mental health issues, gender equity, or really any other type of biases in society. I’m continuing to learn how to be a valuable contributor to these conversations while recognizing my privileges - a factor which I was totally oblivious to before coming here.” - Tina “I don’t believe that people can reinvent themselves when they come to university, so who I fundamentally am hasn’t really changed over the past four years, but certain things about me have changed. I am much more comfortable in my own skin now than I was when I started at Trinity. Trinity is an environment that has let me expose a lot of the inner craziness that I suppressed in high school. I’m not afraid to dance like an idiot or study things that interest me regardless of people think or say about it.” - Craig What advice would you give to your first year self ? “ would tell first year Dryden not to wear cowboy boots to concerts because they are really hard to get off when you are drunk.” - Dryden “There will be times when you disappoint yourself, and you will definitely disappoint other people. Be sure to keep things in perspective and try your best to balance having high expectations for yourself while being realistic.” - Tina

Simone Garcia • Looking Back, Looking Forward Well, my first-year-self is stubborn and won t take my advice anyway...but that’s not such a bad thing. ven though first year was filled with ups and downs, I learned so much about both myself and other people that year. I wouldn’t really change a thing, because the tumultuous nature of that year allowed me to grow. - Sarah Levy

and small community full of tradition really appealed to me, and I have to say that I currently could not be happier. I can’t see myself studying and living anywhere else.” - Sofia elovac

Would you have done anything differently about your undergraduate experience? If so, what?

“ don t have a specific favourite memory, but probably my favourite thing about living here is the conversations at Strachan. I’m a big fan of Strachan sitting - during exam season I once stayed in Strachan for 12 hours straight. I feel like sitting for hours with different people, talking about everything from gossip to current events and eating as many Strachan cookies as possible, is something I will look back on fondly when I don’t live here anymore.” - Tamsyn Riddle

“I’m not sure if I would have done anything differently. As cliché as it is, all the mistakes I made during undergrad (and there were quite a few!) turned out to be learning opportunities that in the long-run I am grateful for.” - Caroline “I could go back and properly plan out my degree, do my breadth courses earlier, and have a well structured university path. But by doing that I wouldn’t have all the bumps and knocks that force you to learn and adapt from your mistakes, or the experiences that helped move you towards different directions or destinations. So as great as it would be for undergrad to have been all smooth sailing, the lessons learnt on the road have helped shape me and my university experiences as much as the highlights have. So no, I wouldn’t change a thing.” - Guy

Do you have a favourite memory of Trinity?

“ t s really hard to pick one specific memory, as my first year has been filled with great and unforgettable moments. The first thing that comes to mind is Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. t s uite unreal to see students, from first year to fourth, despite all differences, come together and celebrate something. Also, despite not being a particular moment, the friends I have made who instantly became like family, have given me many special things to remember when I am old, grey and senile.” - Cassandra Geisel Where do you see yourself in 3 years? “In three years, hopefully I will be passing everything and will still be a forestry major” - Basil Patrick-Southey

I would have taken advantage of academic travel opportunities more. I probably wouldn’t have chosen to study abroad for a whole semester, but I wish I did a course abroad during the summer or applied for a Travel Fund Request. I wish I made the most of those opportunities more, but I don’t regret how I spent my time at Trinity or in Toronto in general. - Sarah

The First Years Why did you choose to come to Trinity? Are you happy with that decision so far? “I was always set on studying in Toronto. Looking into U of T I stumbled upon Trin, did some research and immediately fell in love. The diverse

“In three years I see myself in the last year of my undergrad, freaking out about what I want to do with my life. But I’m used to not knowing what I want to do; I like it that way because I don’t close myself from opportunities I wouldn’t see otherwise.” - Sofia “In three years I see myself as an experienced Model United Nations delegate and committee chair who has at least under ten university-level conferences under my belt.” - Stanley Chia “I’ll be in my fourth year of Criminology (and whatever else I decide to major in), probably ecstatic to be completing my undergrad. I want to prove to myself that my good qualities will become even better and that I can succeed despite my personal shortcomings and anxieties. I really want to be at peace with myself and happy with my accomplishments.” - Cassandra Geisel

Do you have any big goals for your undergrad? “To get signed to a semi-reputable record company, if I’m being honest, and starting a music career. Also, publishing my first novel, which is a comedy/fantasy thing I’ve been writing for three years.” - Bosibori Moragia If you could tell your future self one thing to remember, what would it be? “Look, D’s get degrees, and you don’t want to go to med school.” - Basil “It’s cliché, but I hope I never forget how lucky I am. This summer I volunteered in Tanzania and I met someone who had wanted to go to U of T but couldn t afford it even with a ma or scholarship. University can be really stressful and I’m sure it will get a lot more so after first year, but we re also getting a great education. I never want to forget that there are a lot of people who wish they had this opportunity.” - Tamsyn “Stop procrastinating, get to work and balance out passions with rational things to do.” - Stanley

Salterrae • February 2015

Let’s taLk about sports

Who Said xercise Wasn t Fun

By: Veronica Stewart Photography: Nathan Chan, Rachel Chen, Christina Collis, Michael Johnson, Victoria Prince, Aditya Rau Sports are an important part about student life at Trinity. For some, it’s a way to stay healthy and fit. Others love the competition. Most students, however, feel that oining a team, whether it’s inner-tube water polo or the co-ed intramural hockey team, do it because it s a chance to come together and be part of something fun. The St. Hilda s Athletic Association (SHAA) and the Trinity College Athletic Association (TCAA) have both done great work this year. From leading the different intramural teams, to organi ing the sales of Trinwear (a necessary purchase for any Trin student who wants to fit in in Strachan Hall and stand out in Con Hall), to planning an awesome night of Surf n Turfthemed fun in January to help us beat the winter blues, SHAA and TCAA play a big role in knitting together the Trinity community. Not only does Trinity have a thriving

community of athletes who play everything from soccer to football to basketball, but they win. Game by game, championship by championship, our teams slowly inch closer to ohn Strachan s ultimate unfinished goal of global, mean campus, domination. And in the process, intramurals bring everyone together. A team unites upper years, first years, beginners, seasoned pros, those who live on residence and those who are constantly in transit. At the risk of sounding clich , on the field and in the gym are where many lifelong friendships are started. “ ntramural sports find are a great way to meet new people - especially as a first year or someone looking to get more involved. As you get older, there s a great way to keep connections going that you ve lost because you re busier or off-residence. n that sense, it s a great community builder. Sports have had a real positive impact on the community members who partake in them,” says eid Dobell,

captain of the soccer team. Caroline Leps, this year’s SHAA president, couldn t agree more. “ ntramurals allow you to meet people in different programs, and different years. Some of my closest friends that have known since first year, met on the basketball court!” Currently finishing up her fourth year, Caroline is an active member of the womens and co-ed basketball teams and an occasional inner-tube water polo player – one of the strangest and funnest sports Trinity has to offer. oining SHAA in her second year, Caroline saw this as a great opportunity “to give back to the Trin community and work with some really great people.” The president of TCAA, Sam Walmsley, sees sports as a welcome escape from the pressures of academia, and plays both rugby and lacrosse. “ oined the TCAA as a way to give back, in so far as recreating the positive

Veronica Stewart • Let’s Talk about Sports experiences en oyed for other students.” Some of his goals as president “To keep the Athletic as rambunctious as possible, and to live up to the expectations of my mentor, Nick Chong: namely, to be big and find love.” Also members of SHAA, alyna Onufryk and Christina Collis emphasi e the role intramurals have in bringing the community together. alyna, co-captain of the women and co-ed basketball teams says, “Our Trin teams are ama ing! ach team is competitive and give the other colleges and faculties a run for their money. They re also a great support system. During our games, we work hard as a team, cheer each other on, motivate one another to be the best they can be and we ust have fun. look forward to playing basketball and seeing my teammates because we have so much fun. ts not about winning and losing its about forming friendships and overcoming obstacles together. Not to be cheesy, but there is no in Team.” Christina Collis echoes this sentiment: playing on the Trinity Titans co-ed hockey team and the Trinity inesiology Women s hockey team, what really make the teams a success is the positive energy that imbues each game. “what s great is that your team doesn t ust cheer for the top goal scorer. ven if you re a first time skater you ll be cheered on for progress you re making and everyone is considered a valuable part of the team.” Celebrating after games, win or lose, is a tradition for many of Trinity s teams. The coed hockey team can often be spotted at the egal Beagle after a night on the ice. During the summers, one of Trinity’s most popular activities is playing softball on the grassy fields of ing s College Circle. Hanging out with the team after each game, eid recalls, is as important as the game itself. “ very Wednesday after our game, we d go to trivia nights at Grossman s. Needless to say, we were always fiercely competitive and were considered trivia regulars by the end of the summer. Our team usually has a pretty good mix of sub ect matter expertise so we d get everything from the chemistry to the pop culture uestions.” ltimately, the recipe for success is simple: when asked what makes an intramural team successful, eid said, “all you need is a few students who are really enthusiastic and committed to the sport. A team that hasn t had so much success can turn into a really talented one with the introduction of ust a few first years. That group will then stay together for four years - meaning the team will do really well for that time span. f there s a group like that and they have fun playing together the intramural experience will be positive for everyone.”

Salterrae • February 2015

The Klamboner “The best thing about human beings is that they stack so neatly.” By: Damian Klamboner Illustration: Dryden Storm Bailey The award-winning online series House of Cards is back for its third season this spring, and the stakes have never been higher — or more erotic. You have a lot of work to do before the show returns. Beyond marathoning the first two seasons, you will need to embark on a preparatory sexathon and learn something about yourself along the way. If you are to fully apply the show’s lessons, it will be easy to revolutionize the TCM, college governance, and your sex life. With that in mind, here is an essential “to-do list” for the next month and a half: •

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You have no patience for useless things. liminate the chaff from your life, and also the chafing. f the biting cold of winter makes you reluctant to forgo underpants, opt instead to buy softer ones. Always remember: the feeling of power is silk! Appreciate the value of foreplay, and learn that of threeplay. Get to know a friend better by involving them in an existing relationship. You can also use this strategy to calm the waters between you and a rival by palming their waters. Make this cold war hot! Sometimes one needs a little spontaneous ‘push’ to really get going. If you have been in an affair that s starting to lose its allure, tell the other person to surprise you this spring. What they do will set the tone for the season. Sex appeal is a lot like real estate: it’s all about location, location, location. Take heed of this and get down to business in new places. Anything can be a bed if you use your imagination. At the end of it all, take some solitary time to figure yourself out. What really makes you tick, you know? For some, this can be a difficult uestion to answer. Luckily for you, we ve included a helpful ui .

So without further ado....

WHICH HOUSE

CARDS

SEX POSITION ARE YOU?

It’s the end of a long and stressful day. What do you do to unwind? Go to Freddy’s BBQ for some ribs.

(One point)

Search for compromising pictures of rivals, for use as blackmail and “personal entertainment.” (Two points) Sneak into a Capitol Hill washroom and open up Tinder on your phone. (Three points) Leave the door open while watching porn. (Four points) Who is your secret beloved? An artistic New York photographer who throws the best parties. (One point) An intrepid reporter who hates riding the subway. (Two points) A call-girl turned call-center worker. (Three points) Cashew the guinea pig.

(Four points)

A courier delivers an iPad to you in a diner. You turn it on, and a talking bird starts skyping with you. Your next action is... Get the courier’s number.

(One point)

Minimize the bird and look through the gallery for nudes. (Two points) Look past its outward differences from you and carry on a deep and meaningful conversation with the bird. (Three points) Sigh and reluctantly pull out a bottle of personal lubricant. (Four points) You see an injured dog lying in the street. What do you do? Kill the dog.

(One point)

Kill the dog.

(Two points)

Call your bodyguard to cradle it in his big, strong arms. (Three points) (Four points)

Kill the dog.

Add your answers and use their sum to determine which House of Cards sex position you are: 4-6: THE OVAL OFFICE DESK DANCE As Frank himself says, if you don’t like the way the table is set, turn it over. Your appetites are generally unremarkable, but where you choose to satiate them is anything but. Your current favourite spot is under the 200 year-old desk in your new office. 7-9: THE SUBWAY SPRINT You’re heading straight to the top and don’t have time to wait or think about who you roll over on the way there. You live fast and love fast, but that s okay to you. Quality over uantity, right? 10-12: THE MEECHUM GREETCHUM Outwardly stoic, you are actually uite sensitive and full of feeling. Though some may see it as a weakness, you find strength in your vulnerability. Like death, you put the most powerful men on their backs. 13-16: RAYMOND’S TUSK You are unconventional, and while some may find that alarming, it s all a part of who you are. You chose the McMansion in Sarasota over the old stone building that stands erect a century. But after all, who needs to be rock-hard when you have the money for all these toys?

Hayden Rodenkirchen • How to Graduate in Less Than Five Years

How to Graduate in Less Than Five Years By: Hayden Rodenkirchen Illustration: Helen Picard remember my first year. n particular remember how the second, third, and fourth years would purse their lips and say things like, “ remember my first year.” Then they would nod gravely, shrug, and lean-in to impart some tasty, tasty knowledge. n this environment, it takes hard work to get good information. First, the advice drawn out of upper-years is often atly contradictory. Second, for a school with such institutional memory, our FAQ section is scant. To remedy this situation, ve compiled the most thoughtful and widely agreed-upon nuggets of upper-year wisdom that have been handed to me over the past three years. was a sycophant, so you don t have to be. For some of us, graduate school is a looming prospect. As such, it helps to have the inside scoop from those who have applied: “When applying to graduate programs, make sure to submit all of your application materials on-time.” “ f you re in second year or above, make sure you take the time to get to know your professors.” “ f you need a letter of reference, make sure to secure it several weeks in advance. rofessors are notoriously difficult to track down during application season!” Trinity students set unrealistic expectations for themselves and are often uncomfortable discussing failure. This can create a stressful environment. Thankfully, upper-year advice suggests that graduate school criteria are not as strict as first-years may believe: “Don t worry about one A- on your transcript. Lots of people get into law or medical school with two or three.” ven if you re applying for research-based Masters programs, don t be too concerned about

publications. A friend of mine only had one and he got into Harvard. (The publication was in Nature, but it was about the relationship between proteins and Type-1 diabetes – nothing current like bola.)”

confidence.”

“Don t worry so much about your extra-curricular record. The formula is pretty simple: as long as you try your hand at water-polo or volleyball and run at-least one 30k, you should be fine.”

“Try debate! t s a great way to meet people.”

of T has the unfortunate reputation of a monolithic institution where students are “ ust a number.” Happily, these perceptions don t match reality. t is possible for any student to make their mark here:

Broader life advice is also a staple: “Why walk when you can og ”

“Hail Satan, rince of Darkness!”

Advice from an Upper-Year

“ f you are in a student governance meeting, make sure to shout often. This will let your peers know that you have the courage of your convictions.” “ t is important to act violently in tutorials. This is how you develop critical thinking skills!” “ f you haven t been able to meet your professors in class, try going to office hours. f the occasion strikes you, leap onto your professor s windpipe. Tear the head off of a small mammal and shove it in your professor s letterbox. Academics respond well to students who carry themselves with

Salterrae • February 2015

On the Bookshelves of…

The LIT

“Every year, half of Trinity’s incoming class reliably states that The Picture of Dorian Gray is their favourite novel, along with Harry Potter and To Kill a Mockingbird.”

By Rebecca Zhu Illustrations: Claire Shenstone-Harris

What better way to explore the literary tastes of Trinity college than through our very own Literary Society? Here’s a peek into the bookshelves of our “debating” society’s prime minister, as well as some of the other Lit executives. Andrew lkay is currently reading Stuff White eople Like: A Definitive Guide to the ni ue Taste of Millions by Christian Lander

Mac Chapin ust finished Poehler

Yes

lease by Amy

Very few things are better than watching Amy Poehler play the ever-energetic Leslie Knope on arks and ecreation or hosting the Golden Globes with partner-in-crime Tina Fey, except maybe reading about Amy Poehler in her new book, Yes lease. nside, you can find hilarious personal snippets from Poehler’s private life, in-

How do you make friends in college? Why, you find people with similar interests! At the niversity of Toronto s most WAS ish college, Stuff White People Like is the perfect guide to your peers’ hobbies. Find out about Trinity College’s taste in food (#42 sushi, #112 hummus), ideas of fun (#23 microbreweries, #118 ugly sweater parties), and prospective futures (#47 arts degrees, #56 lawyers, #105 unpaid internships) in this handy little book. If you didn’t happen to be white before you came to Trinity, you’ll be white by the time you graduate. Welcome to the ma ority! Also look out for Lander’s new book, Whiter Shades of ale: The Stuff White eople Like, Coast to Coast, from Seattle’s Sweaters to Maine’s Microbrews.

“At the University of Toronto’s most WASPish college, Stuff White People Like is the perfect guide to your peers’ hobbies.” Amy Yvorchuk is currently reading… Lovis by Anne Waldman Once described by Allen Ginsberg as his “spiritual wife”, Waldman is an American poet loosely connected with the Beat Generation. Amy loosely describes Waldman’s massive, book-length free verse poem Lovis as “an extremely feminist Howl”, and recommends it to anyone who enjoys beat poetry but wonders where all the female artists are.

cluding her positive relationship with her parents, her lack of sleep, and of course, her sexcapades. In the words of Amy, “I love it and I am here to say I am good at it.”

Iris Robin is re-reading a favourite… The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Every year, half of Trinity’s incoming class reliably states that The icture of Dorian Gray is their favourite novel, along with Harry Potter and To Kill a Mockingbird. It’s easy to see why – chronicling the life of a beautiful but twisted young man who ages only in a painting, Wilde’s work is full of sharp-witted decadence.

Shuyin Yu • A Taste of the Orient

A Taste

of the

Orient By: Shuyin Yu

Illlustration: Helen Picard

The University of Toronto is by no means a small campus and exploring beyond campus grounds can be intimidating. Trinity students often, by proximity alone, find themselves wandering down Bloor Street in their free time. While the Annex certainly offers new and exciting locations and cuisines, it can be tough on a student budget. For those looking to save a few dollars, head south on Spadina instead ust next to ensington Market – a mere fifteen minutes walk from Trinity – is Toronto s Chinatown. Whether you re looking for a hearty Dim Sum brunch experience, or want to warm up on a cold day with Hot ot and a big group of friends, Chinatown is the place for you. Additionally, while this neighbourhood may be called Chinatown, there is also a strong selection of Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese food – you ust have to know where to look.

ponder over the dishes and Google unfamiliar ones. Highlights include shrimp dumplings (har gow), siu mai, and pork buns. Try it with hot tea, and don t skimp on the dessert. Mango pudding and sesame balls are delicious and will have you coming back for more. 2. Celebrity Hotpot Spadina Ave. This place offers all-you-can-eat Hotpot and unlimited refills on honey green tea, soy milk, and plum uice. Like at ol San, you ll be ordering off a list. The twist You ll be cooking the ingredients yourself in hot broth. Make sure to check out the sauce station and master your own secret recipe. 3. Mother’s Dumplings - 1 Spadina Ave. Here is a restaurant that is affordable, comfortable, and homey. robably the best known location on this list, the dumplings are hearty, tasty, and will leave you wanting more. For the dumpling enthusiast who wants to stock up on

dients like custard, taro, coconut, and red bean. This makes for lighter cakes that are slightly less sweet, and are often topped off with some fruit to make your guilty pleasure a little less guilt-ridden. 5. Get the most of your regional varieties. China boasts hundreds of regional cuisines, each uni uely delectable. Want something spicy Try Sichuan s numbing “Shui hu Yu “or “Water Boiled Fish.” For something lighter and fresher, try Cantonese congee. For hearty, wintery dishes, try Northeastern s pickled napa cabbage soup with pork belly. 6. Spend an afternoon at One Hour Bubble Tea at the corner of College and Spadina, or at Chatime on Bloor. Bubble tea is so chic these days, and these places are ust minutes away. While am a fan of the classic milk tea with tapioca, there s enough variety to keep any study group satisfied.

Sample around, check out a few places, and find the place with the right buns for you. For those trying to pick up a few new ideas for their next visit, the Salterrae has composed an abridged guide to eating in Chinatown. Looking for a scrumptious restaurant meal, a quick snack, a taste of something new The Salterrae s got you covered with its seven delicious culinary recommendations. 1. Rol San (All Day) Dim Sum - 3 3 Spadina Ave. They will have you order on a checklist of their menu rather than traveling carts, as is typical in many Dim Sum places. This is a good thing as the food arrives hot and fresh, and gives you and your tablemates plenty of time to

his supply of buns, they can even be bought frozen and taken to go. 4. Don’t forget to visit the Chinese bakeries! If you have never been inside one, you are missing out. Ding Dong astries and Caf (3 1 Spadina Ave.), Hong ong sland Bakery (336 Spadina Ave.), and Furama Cakes and Desserts ( 8 Spadina Ave.) are all great places to start. Sample around, check out a few places, and find the place with the right buns for you. Highly recommended are the pineapple buns and sponge cakes. Softer and lighter than bread in Western supermarkets, Asian bread often contains ingre-

7. Do your grocery shopping in Chinatown! Chinese supermarkets are a lot of things: loud, crowded, and a little fetid, but there is no doubt you can get ust about anything you want for a fraction of its usual cost. Also, there s a ton of specialties you ust won t find in a regular supermarket: were you part of the ocky cra e You ll find a good variety of delicious avours. Love sushi, especially the nori Buy some seaweed snacks on your next visit. Need a break from Strachan food Buy a month s worth of frozen dumplings, unless you already brought some back from Mother s Dumplings.

Salterrae • February 2015 ART and LITERATURE

and “Say It to Me Now.”

What: Art Spiegelman’s CO-MIX - Originally from Stockholm, Sweden, Art Spiegelman moved to New York City with his family in the late 1950s and took up cartooning at the age of 12. He is a key figure in the underground comix scene, and his work is noted for playing with established creative conventions, displaying an abiding interest in both memory and history. This retrospective charts the evolution and intellectual commitments of Art Spiegelman’s 50-plus years in comics.

Where: Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. When: February 10 – April 11 Cost: Tickets starting at $29.

Where: The AGO, 317 Dundas St. W. When: Until March 14. Cost: $11 for students, free on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, not including exhibition fee. What: Douglas Coupland: everywhere is anywhere is anything is everything - As one of Canada’s most celebrated contemporary artists, writers and thinkers, Coupland has utilized a variety of media to express himself. From Lego to found materials, he explores the contemporary issues that we all deal with today, including Canadian identity, the power of language, and the pervasive presence of technology in our lives. Works by Coupland will be at both the ROM and MOCCA and guests are encouraged to visit both. MOCCA admission is free. Where: The ROM, 100 Queen’s Park. When: Until April 26. Cost: $14.50 for students. What: Jean Michel Basquiat - This NYC graffiti and fine-art artist rose to fame in the 80’s only to tragically join the socalled “27 club” after dying of a heroin overdose in 1988. His often massive paintings – of which Jay Z is a collector – are fascinating to behold in person, as child-like sketches and sardonic scrawled wordplay tackle issues of racism, social justice, and politics that are, unfortunately, just as relevant today as they were thirty years ago. Where: The ROM, 100 Queen’s Park. When: Until May 10. Cost: $11 for students, free on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, not including exhibition fee. MUSIC and THEATER What: Once -- Tony Award-winning musical Once returns to the stage live this February at the Ed Mirvish Theatre. Based on the sleeper hit movie by John Carney, Once is the story of Dublin street musician Guy, who finds inspiration when he meets a young Czech woman who plays piano. Songs include the Academy Awardwinner “Falling Slowly,” “Gold,” “The Moon”

What: St. Vincent – Annie Clark, better known by her stage name, St. Vincent, will be coming to Toronto to celebrate her fourth, self-titled solo album. The second single from the track, “Digital Witness”, was released to much critical acclaim, with several publications – including Time and Rolling Stone listing the artist as Number Two in global rankings. Where: Danforth Music Hall, 147 Danforth Ave, Broadview Subway Station. When: March 3 and 4. Cost: $36.00 What: Klangkarussell – This Austrian electrodance duo will be coming to the Hoxton in March. If you can’t be in Europe for Spring, you can at least pretend you’re in a nightclub there. Where: The Hoxton, 69 Bathurst St.

clubs with guest chefs. Cost: Food is cheap and delicious. Workshops start at $40, but include a full course meal and taking home whatever you make. What: Guided Tastings at Bellwoods Brewery – For every craft-brew fiend or wannabe, Bellwoods Brewery has upped the ante when it comes to learning about beer. Enjoy a coveted spot at their guided tastings to get to know Toronto’s best on tap. Great for a date or among friends. Where: 124 Ossington Ave. When: Tastings happen twice a week, but sell out FAST. Be sure to check their website (www. bellwoodsbrewery.com) or their instagram (@ bellwoodsbeer), as they often release extra tickets the day of. Cost: $35/per person, and include four fourounce Bellwoods draft samples, one five-ounce Bellwoods Reserve Bottle Sample, and a Chef ’s Board to share (a selection of seasonal cured meats, terrines, salumis and fermented veggies). What: First Annual Toronto Sushi Festival – Sushi lovers of Trinity, unite! Why settler for New Gen when the entire world of sushi delight can be yours? The promoters of this event promise appearances from “the best Japanese Restaurants in Ontario”, and exhibitors and celebrity chefs are yet to be announced. A oneday ticket will buy five food tickets for samples of your choice.

GOINGS ON ABOUT TOWN By: Simone Garcia When: March 7. Cost: $15.00 FOOD and CULTURE What: Depanneur – Self-described as a place “where interesting food things happen,” this Little Portugal eatery is probably the most interesting thing to have happened to the Toronto food scene in years. Walking in, one would think they had entered a lively Quebecois kitchen. Look closer and you will see that this local haunt is the foodie paradise you wish you had heard about sooner. Featuring different theme nights each day of the week, weekend brunches, and mini workshops with guest chefs, Depanneur will – like the buyeverything Montreal shops it was named after – satisfy your every craving. Where: 1033 College St. When: Anytime – check out their website for upcoming workshops. Sunday nights feature a family-style dinner, and they often hold supper

Where: Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. When: March 5 and 6. Cost: $20-30 for a one day ticket; $100 for a VIP pass. What: Archery District -- As the continued popularity of local escape rooms and adventurethemed fitness clubs proves, we Torontonians apparently love feeling like we are in mortal peril. If the continued existence of BATL says anything, it’s that we love brandishing weapons. Archery District is a new facility in Scarborough revolving around archery tag. Like laser tag, but with arrows! For those unfamiliar with the game or with the Hunger Games, the purpose is to run around shooting one another with foam-tipped arrows, strategizing with teammates to best neutralize the opposing squad. Where: 770 Birchmount Road. When: When you just can’t take that pent-up frustration any longer. Cost: $24.80 per person per hour.