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UFV students hold demonstration
NEWS BRIEFS Critics call for standard time adoption in B.C. Researchers are calling on B.C. to consider adopting standard time instead of permanent daylight time in the province’s legislation to eliminate the twice-yearly switching of the clocks. The B.C. government has put forward legislation to permanently adopt daylightsavings scheduling to stay consistent with other provinces and states on the West Coast. This includes Washington, Oregon, and California, whose proposal to switch is dependent on federal approval. Critics say that summer hours would result in children and teenagers going to school before sunrise for about a third of the school year. Ralph Mistlberger, a psychology professor and director of the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Lab at Simon Fraser University, said the summer hours could cause a delay in people’s circadian rhythms, resulting in lost sleep.
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Oil industry are high spenders on antiprotest Facebook ads A CBC News investigation has found that oil and gas companies and affiliated groups have spent around $110,000 on Facebook ads since the start of 2020. The ads, according to the CBC, have served to either “promote the Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline at the heart of the protests or to oppose the rail blockades as illegal.” Coastal GasLink, the company building the natural gas pipeline in question, purchased 80 ads or around a quarter of the total ads CBC looked at. “[Coastal GasLink] spent roughly $50,000 on ads citing Indigenous support for the pipeline — almost half of all the money spent on Facebook ads about the project and the blockades,” the CBC reported.
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Students walk out in solidarity with Wet'suwet'en
Demonstrators. Abbotsford, BC .March 4, 2020. (Sean Dalin)
JESSICA BARCLAY Around 30 UFV students and community members gathered in solidarity with Wet'suwet'en protesters Wednesday. The demonstration took place at the corner of University Way and King Road on March 4, after students marched down McKenzie Road from UFV. The goal was both to show support and bring visibility to the ongoing conversation around the Wet'suwet'en anti-pipeline protests. “We're letting people know that what's happening is very wrong,” Willow Dennison-Hardy, one of the event coordinators and a UFV student, said. At the time of the demonstrations, a possible agreement had been reached between the Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs and the B.C. and federal governments around land rights and systems of governance. Dennison-Hardy said that despite the negotiations, the demonstrations would continue until the hereditary chiefs end their protest. “Because of the talks that the hereditary chiefs have been having right now with the government, I think people think that it's over, and it's definitely not over,” Dennison-Hardy said. “And until the hereditary chiefs tell us to stop, we shouldn't be stopping.” The UFV walkout coordinated with student walkouts that occurred across Canada, including at Simon Fraser University, Capilano University, UBC, Camosun, and Langara College in B.C. The protestors at UFV were non-disruptive; demonstrators held signs with
phrases such as “No pipelines on sovereign land” and “RCMP off Wet'suwet'en territory,” and waved to passing cars. Adrian Rain Flinn-Neeposh, a UFV student and member of the Cree Nation of Mistissini, was involved with protesting the Kinder
“When people get comfortable with the status quo, then it's easier for them to just let injustice slip on by … so showing that people are engaged with what's happening in our country is important.” Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline expansion and helped lead the Feb. 21 demonstration in downtown Abbotsford. Flinn-Neeposh said he supports smaller demonstrations like the UFV walkout, as it shows people within the community are actively engaged in issues. They show that communities around Canada are watching and acting as witness to
the injustices to the Wet'suwet'en. “When people get comfortable with the status quo, then it's easier for them to just let injustice slip on by … so showing that people are engaged with what's happening in our country is important,” FlinnNeeposh said. While the recent demonstration was held to show solidarity with the Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs, a number of signs also held anti-pipeline messages. DennisonHardy said this is not surprising; the two issues are connected, and many of those who have been watching the anti-pipeline movements are the same people who are paying attention to other social issues within the community. “In small conservative towns like this there are only so many people paying attention. So yes, you're going to see some of the same people because we're the people that are paying attention,” Dennison-Hardy. Dennison-Hardy said that there have been mixed reactions to the demonstrations. In public the worst has generally been limited to glares or obscene gestures, but on social media the protestors have received threats, even those engaging in non-disruptive protests. There have been positive reactions as well; Dennison-Hardy has received private messages over social media expressing support from people who were not able to participate themselves. “I have had people say some really kind things to me and be really supportive,” Dennison-Hardy said. “[They] let me know that they can’t do it, but they’re glad to see some people are.”
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SUS explained
Everything you need to know about UFV’s Student Union Society SAM YOUNG On April 5, the Student Union Society (SUS) will hold its annual executive committee and board elections, as well as a referendum on new student fees. In order to inform students who may not be familiar with the inner workings of SUS, the election process, or what purpose the organization serves, The Cascade sat down with Tania Smart, SUS’s vice president internal, to talk about the student union and how it serves UFV students. What does SUS do? According to Smart, SUS’s main purpose at UFV is to advocate for students’ interests on campus. “SUS has three main branches,” she said. “The first one is advocacy. The whole reason that student unions exist is that we're supposed to be the voice of students in the school’s decision-making process.” She said that SUS goes about advocating for students in a variety of ways, including lobbying on their behalf to provincial and federal governments, and intervening in conflicts between students and faculty. “Our other two branches are our services and our events,” Smart continued. ”The main thing is making sure that we have events that are being run by students, and making sure that they’re actually something that a college-aged person would care about.” As far as services are concerned, Smart said that the Campus Connector shuttle, U-Pass program, and facilities in the Student Union Building, such as Streats and Fair Grounds, all fall into SUS’s purview. How is SUS structured? The Board of Directors
The highest governing body in SUS is the board of directors, who are elected annually to hold the executive committee accountable. “All of the major, high-level decision-making happens there,” said Smart. According to Smart, the board of directors is made up of the chairman, the four executives, and 10 representatives from around UFV, including student representatives from UFV faculties and an Indigenous representative. She added that the board may soon also include an international student representative and an accessibility representative, to be proposed at SUS’s Annual General Meeting this April. The Executive Committee The executive committee is an elected student committee composed of SUS’s president, vice president internal, vice president external, and vice president students. Along with the executive director, they manage SUS’s day-to-day operations, including events, lobbying, meeting with students and clubs, and more. The Executive Director Unlike the board and the executive committee, the executive director is not elected, but rather hired by the executive committee. “They're more like a permanent staff member,” said Smart. “They're the head of operations. So everything major with dayto-day stuff goes through them … The executive director reports directly into the board of directors, and they work collaboratively with the executives.” She added that the executive director is not a student, but an experienced professional who can provide help and direction
to the otherwise student-run organization. “There's a lot of stuff that we [the executives] are doing right now that we haven't done before,” she said. “So it's really important to have someone who's experienced and can say, 'I don't think that's gonna work,’ or ask, ‘Did you consider this?'” Senior Managers SUS also employs four senior managers, all of whom are hired by, and report to, the executive director (and by extension, the executives). These positions include the senior manager of facilities operations, the senior finance manager, the senior manager of communication and services, and the senior events manager. Like the executive director, these positions are staffed by experienced professionals rather than students, though each hires students to work below them, such as the employees of Streats and Fair Grounds. “They're like the hands and feet of the organization,” said Smart. “So the executives are able to say, 'Hey, we want to do this event,' and then the senior manager of events will help us facilitate that and do the risk and safety analysis.” How do elections work? Smart says that SUS elections are ideally held once per year, but byelections are always held if two or more executive positions are vacant. Any UFV student is eligible to run for any executive position, so long as they are over 16 years of age, are not on academic probation, and do not have a history of violence or sexual misconduct on campus. Candidates must simply fill out a nomination package, then submit a candidate statement, detailing
what their goals are should they be elected. Candidates then typically campaign by spreading posters around campus and attending election events. Two mixers and two Q&As are held by SUS, and candidates are required to attend at least two. Students wishing to run for board positions must follow all of the same guidelines as those running for the executive positions, but are more limited in the positions they may run for. Students may only run as the faculty representative for the program they are enrolled in (for example, an arts student may only run for the position of “faculty of arts representative”). The only exceptions to this rule are Indigenous students, and students who belong to the UFV Senate or Board of Governors, who may instead run as a representative for those groups. “Some positions like board positions, people don't tend to campaign as fiercely for,” said Smart. “It's more just they'll put up their posters and they'll show up. Whereas with the executive positions, there tends to be a bit more competition because they are paid positions, so people will do events, they'll go around. There's limitations, like you can't go into classrooms and talk, but you can host your own event if you want to.” Smart said, however, that student engagement with SUS elections is usually very low. Approximately 750 students voted in last year’s election, representing only about seven per cent of the student body. Smart said she hopes that this year, by running a referendum simultaneously with SUS elections, more students will participate. “Referendum votes tend to have a bit more of a turnout, so hopefully that'll boost our numbers this year,” she said. “You might not care about one, but you'll care about the other, so vote for both!”
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Next phase of building renewal begins Renovations on Building A “nearly 50% complete” ALEISTER GWYNNE The first phase of the campus building renewal project, which involves extensive overhauls of Buildings A and D on Abbotsford campus, has been completed. On March 2, the updates feed on the project on UFV’s website stated the revitalization of Building A was “50 per cent complete.” Renovations to the building include replacement of the exterior façade and interior updates such as new corner windows in computer lab A302, a new floor for room A402, repainting and polishing of the interior. IT Services has also been working on an upgrade to the digital infrastructure
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in the east section of the building. The upgrades include improved wi-fi speed and connectivity, data cable replacements to ensure more reliable network service for lab workstations and laptops, and upgraded and expanded network switches to reduce bottlenecks and increase reliability, according to Nicolle Bourget, project manager of UFV building renewal project. The scaffolding covering the east end of Building A is now being taken down and re-erected further west toward the biology labs. Scaffolding will be erected over this area over four to six weeks, with work taking place between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. While the biology classrooms themselves are not subject to renovations, the nearby work has made the rooms unavailable for the winter and summer semesters. During
this time, biology classes that would normally be held at Abbotsford are relocating to Chilliwack campus. Rooms A234, A232, A336, A334, A332a, and A328 will be affected by the new phase of construction. While the east side scaffolding is being taken down, furniture and audio-visual equipment is being reinstalled in the classrooms that were closed. “The classrooms should reopen in mid-April,” Bourget said . The renewal project is proceeding on schedule, and Bourget estimates work on the next section of Building A will take approximately four months, once the scaffolding is in place. “Our goal is that scaffold removal, landscaping, and concrete work will take to the end of August,” said Bourget. All classrooms in Building A are
scheduled to reopen in time for the Fall 2020 semester. After work on Building A is complete, renovations will begin on Building D, which suffers from the same issues as A, such as a run-down exterior and outdated utilities. This stage of the renewal is expected to start in September 2020. “We know that there will continue to be disruption as a result of this work and want to thank everyone for their patience as we move forward with these substantial improvements,” Bourget said. “This project will ultimately remediate and enhance the learning and physical environment for students, faculty, and staff for many years to come.”
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SUS presents special resolutions for approval at AGM Students will vote on policy and bylaw changes, and a forensic audit budget MIKAELA COLLINS The Student Union Society (SUS) board of directors is the highest governing body of SUS. In addition to discussing matters related to oversight of the society, the board approves changes to policies, the annual operating budget, and project initiatives. They are also responsible for both supporting the SUS executive team and holding them accountable. Executives give a report at the monthly meetings on their activities and the progress of their goal plans. There are currently seven members on the SUS board of directors, which includes the four executives. At their March board meeting, SUS approved three special resolutions to be presented to students at their upcoming AGM, to be held on April 1 at 1 p.m. in Evered Hall. The items below have not been passed; they will be voted on by students at the AGM. The special resolutions to be voted on are changes to bylaws, changes to the elections policy, and a budget for a forensic audit of SUS’s finances. Forensic Audit At SUS’s last AGM, students proposed a forensic audit of SUS’s finances, with a majority voting in favour. According to SUS, the resolution was non-binding because bylaws had been overturned to allow motions from the floor. At the up-
coming AGM, Tania Smart, vice president internal, will present a budget of $10,000 but will recommend that students amend it to $0. “The forensic audit was called because the students were upset; they felt the student executives weren’t listening to what they wanted, but a forensic audit calls into question the integrity of our financial department rather than the executives because of the way our financial controls are set up,” said Smart, who used to work in SUS’s finance department. While regular audits verify compliance with a set of rules or the financial performance of an organization, forensic audits search for evidence of fraud or other unethical or illegal activity to be used as evidence in a court of law. SUS’s financial department is externally audited every year as a matter of course, and has been found to be in accordance with Canadian accounting standards every year since at least 2011. However, Smart said, the $10,000 budget is being brought forward out of respect for the fact that students voted for a forensic audit. If the membership votes in favour of the forensic audit with a budget of $10,000, it will be binding, and SUS will have to see the forensic audit completed. Two budgets will be presented at the AGM: one including the forensic audit, and one not including it.
Bylaw Changes SUS approved the presentation of a bylaw change allowing general meetings to be held with only 10 students present if the agenda does not include a special resolution. Board members would be able to make presentations, but action items could not be voted on. Previously, the meeting would be cancelled and no business could be conducted. SUS also approved for presentation a new quorum of 50 voting members for general meetings where special resolutions or amendments to the elections policy are being considered, down from the previous requirement of 100 voting members. According to Smart, SUS has had difficulty meeting quorum in recent years, and the reduction will ensure that bylaw changes can be made when needed. A reduction of the quorum for requisitioned general meetings — meetings called by the student body — from two per cent (around 300) of students to a flat number of 200 will also be presented at the AGM on April 1. Changes to bylaws regarding the composition of the SUS board were also approved for presentation. These included a wording update, changing the Aboriginal student representative to the Indigenous student representative, and the creation of two new student representative positions: the international student representative, and the accessibility representative.
The international student representative will be an international student responsible for representing the interests of international students at UFV. The accessibility representative will be charged with reporting not only on barriers related to disabilities, but any barriers to education UFV students face, such as food insecurity and lack of public transportation. Students are currently only supposed to vote for representatives of groups they are a member of, with bylaws allowing all students to vote on positions representing groups whose members can not be determined. SUS does not have a way to determine students’ representative groups, so they have approved a change to the election policy that would allow students to vote for all representatives, regardless of group membership. Election policy changes SUS also approved proposed changes to the election policy. The proposed changes are the shortening of the election period from three weeks to two, and to remove the policy that forces candidates to take down their physical posters around campus after the campaign period. Candidates would still not be allowed to post or produce any new campaign material, but would not have to physically remove them from public notice boards on campus.
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Victory in Victoria
After years of lobbying, B.C. students now have access to provincial needs-based grants SAM YOUNG Last month, the B.C. NDP detailed their 2020 budget and unveiled the B.C. Access Grant, a new grant that aims to make life more affordable for post-secondary students in need. It will see the province invest $24 million over a three-year period to support more than 40,000 students across B.C., offering up to $4,000 per student. The B.C. Access Grant is part of an extended effort by the provincial government to increase the affordability of B.C. schools, following last year’s elimination of interest on government-issued student loans, and represents the first time needsbased grants have been offered in the province since 2004. According to the budget, the grant will be available to low- and middle-income students in either full- or part-time undergraduate degree, diploma, and certificate programs beginning in September 2020. The provincial government’s decision
represents a big victory for several lobbying groups, including the Alliance of B.C. Students (ABCS), a provincial advocacy group that represents the student bodies of five B.C. universities, including UFV. The announcement comes after nearly seven years of lobbying from ABCS and other student organizations. Gurvir Gill, vice president external of UFV’s Student Union Society and the chairman of ABCS, said ABCS was specifically formed to address the province’s lack of needs-based grants, something every other province in Canada already offers. “We lobby MLAs and MPs and hope that they either give us letters of support to bring it up in caucus, or we can bring it up to the finance and budget committee,” he said. “From there, hopefully we see it in the budget, which we finally did in February.” According to Gill, UFV has only recently become a member of ABCS, after students voted to join the organization at the April 2019 Annual General Meeting, but he feels
the cost of admission was worth it. “I would say it’s definitely bang for our buck,” he said. “I think we pay about $4,700 [annually], but to see $24 million being invested into B.C. grants, it really goes to show that we're at the forefront of student decisions being made to the province. It opens a broad range of doors that our student union hasn't been involved in.” Gill acknowledged that UFV students’ financial needs may not quite be on par with the needs of students across B.C. given the school’s relatively low tuition costs, but said he feels the B.C. Access Grant will still benefit UFV students. “There are a lot of factors that a needsbased grant can really support and alleviate, like housing costs. Abbotsford is bad, and our surrounding areas are only getting worse ... and it really just emphasizes those things, pushing for needs-based grants. It's allowing students to have a bit more flexibility and disposable income.” Gill also said that despite the fact that ABCS’s initial goal of establishing needs-
based grants for students has now been accomplished, the organization has other lobbying efforts that are still ongoing. “Seven years ago, our students came around the table saying [grants] were their biggest issue, but nowadays there are still so many other barriers,” he said. “[The B.C. Access Grant] won't roll out until September, and there's always advocacy measures to emphasize more funding … to advocate for more.” He also noted that it is always possible for the government to roll back the grants in the future, so lobbying groups like ABCS need to play an ongoing role in protecting them. “You never know who's going to be in power. You never know who the opposition will be; you never know where their priorities are when it comes to education,” he said. “We're just trying to keep our elected provincial officials putting their money where their mouth is.”
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LGBTQ+ rights are more than a legal issue
Dear Robin
MIKAELA COLLINS NADIA TUDHOPE
ROBIN HALPER Life is tough and confusing and weird. We all need help sometimes, and when you need an expert opinion, you turn to an expert opinion-giver like Robin Halper. Whatever problem you’re facing in life, Robin will have a solution. The Cascade cannot guarantee the effectiveness of Robin’s unique approach to life, but if you’re in a jam, get some advice by writing to halp@ufvcascade. ca Shoe scrambling Dear Robin, I’m pretty sure my feet are growing because my heel is over the edge of some sandals I purchased last summer. This is insane because I’m 20 years old and haven’t grown an inch since I was 13. What should I do? What if I keep growing out of my shoes? I can’t afford that! Sincerely, Bigfoot Hello, Adults growing is a real thing. Statistics Canada reported that 83 per cent of adults over the age of 40 claim to have grown over two inches since the age of 20. So it seems like you’re growing, and along with that comes foot growth. Wait another few months to see if your feet get bigger, then donate all of your small shoes and splurge on some new ones! Yes, I know, you don’t have the money, but just think of it like this: these shoes are
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the ones that are going to fit you now for the rest of your life, so you might as well get some Gucci loafers. Robin Teachers needed Dear Robin, This past fall I applied for the teacher program at UFV and just had my interview last weekend. Unfortunately, I don’t think it went very well, and I’m not very hopeful anymore that I’ll get in. I have great grades, but I felt like they didn’t get to see what a quality person I am. I’m not sure when I’ll hear back about if I got in or not, but if I don’t, do you have any suggestions on how I can spend my year before I apply again? Sincerely, Trying to teach Hello, I heard that up in northern B.C. they’re so desperate for teachers they’ll take pretty much anyone, no teaching experience required. If you’re the “quality person” you say that you are, then those northern B.C. children need you! So pack your bags, rent an igloo, and get a job at one of those schools. Don’t even bother coming back to get your official certification if you’ve landed a job in the field. Robin
The Canadian government has introduced legislation this week that would ban conversion therapy under Bill C-8. Conversion therapy seeks to change the sexual orientation and/or gender identity of LGBTQ+ individuals through treatments that often involved psychological or physical abuse. The proposal of a national blanket ban shows that attitudes are changing towards LGBTQ+ people, but it won’t solve the underlying problem. Bill C-8, an amendment of the Criminal Code, proposes five new criminal offences: “causing a person to undergo conversion therapy against the person’s will; causing a child to undergo conversion therapy; doing anything for the purpose of removing a child from Canada with the intention that the child undergo conversion therapy outside Canada; advertising an offer to provide conversion therapy; and receiving a financial or other material benefit from the provision of conversion therapy.” It further amends the Criminal Code so that courts are authorized to order the disposal or deletion of advertisements for conversion therapy. Such a bill is long overdue; conversion therapy is not effective, but it is deeply harmful to the people who undergo it. Conversion therapy is predicated on the idea that being gay, bisexual, or transgender is wrong, and that LGBTQ+ people can be made straight or cisgender. Conversion therapy can mean anything from talk therapy to aversion therapy, which
involves causing phsyical pain or discomfort to a person in coordination with a stimulus associated with their sexuality or gender identity — that includes electroshock therapy. According to the Canadian Psychological Association, conversion therapy can lead to anxiety and depression, both of which are already more common in the LGBTQ+ community than the population at large. The fact that the law has been described as progressive reveals why it’s so important: the kind of thinking that makes conversion therapy seem acceptable is still here. The Liberal government rejected a petition to propose such a ban with 18,000 signatures just one year ago, and the resistance against the SOGI 123 curriculum has been marked by opponents stating concerns that learning about LGBTQ+ people and issues will make children believe they are gay or trans. Even if that were true, it wouldn’t be a good reason to electrocute children. But, it isn’t true — yes, SOGI may lead kids to question their identities sooner than they would otherwise, but nothing is going to make someone gay who isn’t, just like nothing is going to make someone straight. Parents who would send their kids to conversion camp before a ban will still believe that something is wrong with them if a ban is put in place. We should celebrate the kind of progress a conversion therapy ban would represent, but we shouldn’t assume that everyone steps forward when the law does. If you support the ban, make sure you’re also supporting people around you in the face of homophobia and transphobia.
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STEM has roots in imperialism Diversity in science still has a ways to go
CHANDY DANCEY It’s hard to fully encompass all the ways that the average global citizen benefits from modern science: it fuels our cars, treats our diseases, and grows our food. While any demographic can profit from Western science now, that wasn’t always the case. The truth is modern science is built on the bones of imperialism (and therefore colonialism), and the scientific community can do more to acknowledge and grow from this unfortunate and haunting past. Infamously, the British doctor Sir Ronald Ross gave a lecture in 1899 where he proposed that “the success of imperialism in the coming century will depend largely upon success with the microscope.” By making scientific and medical strides with a microscope, the knowledge gained was used to bolster the health and ability of British troops to continue their conquest for land. This single quote shows how science and imperialism were previously intertwined, fueling each other. At the time of British imperialism, Western science was deemed the only correct form of science. British politician, Thomas Macaulay, said that Sanscrit and Arabic texts taught false history, false astronomy, and false medicine. This erroneous way of thinking was shared by scientists too. Charles Darwin, the father of natural selection, believed that Africans and Australians were more closely related to apes than Europeans. Non-Europeans were deemed inferior and uncivilized, and these perceived qualities were what Britain used to justify colonization out of goodwill. While few could argue that the same level of imperialism is practiced today, modern science still suffers from echoes of it. Many STEM students are familiar with the story of Watson and Crick’s stolen research — although they should be known more as Watson and Crook! They, together with Maurice Wilkins, won the 1962 Nobel Prize in Medicine for the discovery of DNA’s double helix structure. They were pioneers of their time — until you consider that they used the work of Rosalind Franklin, a distinguished Jewish and female chemist, without her knowledge or consent. Another example of how minorities have been undermined in science are HeLa cells. In 1951, Henrietta Lacks, an African-American woman, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cervical cancer where tissue samples were taken and passed along to researchers without her knowing. They found that her cancer cells (now known as HeLa cells) were able to survive outside the human body. Although she’s passed on, her cell line remains alive today and is widely used
for biomedical research. This has resulted in lucrative and groundbreaking discoveries, but despite this, Lacks’s family has little rights to her cells and has received no financial compensation. This controversy continues today as Lacks’ eldest son and two grandsons sue for guardianship and compensation for her cells. It opens up a much-needed discussion on ethics, informed consent, and privacy concerns, but also shows the fingerprints of colonialism. The hospital Lacks was admitted to was racially segregated at the time, and it’s doubtful that the situation would have played out identically if Lacks had instead been white. The fact that she was a black woman ties into how healthcare professionals and researchers ignored her rights. Bringing us to the modern day, Samantha Yammine, a Toronto neuroscientist, promotes science communication on her Instagram. This year on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (Feb. 11), Yammine encouraged her followers to question who’s still being left out of the discussion. She posted her criteria for deciding whether to participate in events, which included questions like the following: is there a land acknowledgement? Is the venue accessible to those with physical disabilities? Are the speakers racially diverse? Is there financial support for attendees in need? In a related Instagram post, Yammine said: “‘Women and girls’ is a broad category with a lot of variation — there are women and girls who are disabled, queer, black, trans, Indigenous, low income … We need all of these women and girls represented because each aspect of our identity affects our perspectives on science, our access to it, and the support we may need to thrive.” What should we strive for then? Being aware of the problem is the first step; education is key, especially in terms of learning from and listening to disenfranchised perspectives. If you’re in a position of power, use that authority to help make science accessible to everyone and support minorities. If a research project is being done on recognized Indigenous land, talk with the appropriate Indigenous people to find out if that land can be used for your purposes. On that note, science can also be greatly developed by welcoming Indigenous knowledge and science rather than dismissing it. When it comes to diversifying science, everyone wins: innovation blooms, research becomes less biased, and new issues get explored. There are innumerable ways that modern scientists can make a difference, and although the work to erase the imperialism of the past is daunting, it’s also doable. Western science is no longer a boy’s club, and the modern scientific community needs to reflect that.
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The pros and cons of living at home
Surviving in a multigenerational, cohabitant living situation NICHOLAS ASHENHURSTTOEWS With the current cost of living in the Fraser Valley being as high as it is, more and more people are turning to cohabitant living situations. Some have chosen to live with roommates or friends, and others have chosen to remain living with or to move back in with their parents as a way to save money, or in some cases to receive or provide additional support, whether that be financial, or help with a physical or mental illness. As I am currently not only living with my parents, but also am partially living with my grandparents, and an uncle and an aunt, I may know better than most about the pros and cons of living with multiple generations under one roof. A big con, especially for me, is the lack of personal boundaries that can often occur. There are some days when multiple people enter my private space, either because I’ve left the door open, leaving them to feel entitled to my space, or because they need me to fix the printer, wi-fi, or some other random technical error they are suffering from, despite my generally poor knowledge on how to actually fix some of these problems. Another prominent issue is the fact that everyone in my house yells. Whether it’s at each other, at the animals, at the television, or at the food they’re cooking, no one living here has the ability to communicate frustration without raising their voice. Don’t get me wrong though, living with my family still has its benefits. For one thing, I don’t pay rent. This is not necessarily true for everyone who lives with their parents, but even if one is paying rent while living with parents, it will
most likely be significantly less than living by oneself. Another good thing is that most of my food is provided: either groceries are available to make something to eat, or someone else has made dinner which we all partake in. So, if you are planning to or are currently living with your family, here are some helpful tips I’ve picked up in the past six years since I started living with an extended portion of my family. First, set boundaries. You could start by setting up living spaces that are intended for one singular person, such as a private bedroom. If you do have the displeasure of sharing a room, try sectioning it off into different areas using false walls, screens, curtains, or shelving units to provide physical boundaries and extra storage space. Second, try to do tasks such as showering, washing dishes, or laundry on specific days at specific times. This will not only minimize the amount of time multiple water sources are being used, but will also establish set routines that everyone in the house can appreciate. Third, get out of the house, preferably by yourself. Whether it’s having coffee with friends or walking around the neighbourhood, find ways to not confine yourself to your designated space in the house. Bonus points if you use this time outside to promote physical activity. Lastly, clean up after yourself; even if you are living with parents, you are likely able to clean up your own messes. Living with family can be a challenge. You’re not going to always agree on what’s for dinner, what colour to paint the walls, or whether or not to clean your great-granny’s abandoned items out of the garage. But, with any luck, you will all survive the less than ideal situation you found yourself in. Probably.
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International Women’s Day totes theme “Each for Equal” DARIEN JOHNSEN Women’s Day started in 1909 in New York, declared by the Socialist Party of America as a day to celebrate the achievements of great women, and to protest and strike over continued inequalities. The day became internationally celebrated in 1911. This year’s theme is “Each for Equal,” an effort to celebrate women’s individuality as a way to empower the collective whole. According to the International Women’s Day website, “Equality is not a women's issue, it's a business issue … Gender equality is essential for economies and communities to thrive.” When I first read this, I was thrown off. While it makes sense to push for economic equality — given that women, historically and currently on a global scale, have been paid less than men, are underrepresented in management positions, and have less decision-making power when it comes to finances in the household — I wonder if individualizing this issue is the most healthy way to reduce inequality. Individualization places the responsibility of improvement onto the person. The International Women’s Day website explains the campaign theme: “We are all parts of a whole. Our individual actions, conversations, behaviors, and mindsets can have an impact on our larger society.” This seems
like an ironic and exclusive goal. If our inequality is produced from systematic flaws, such as discrimination and sexism in the workplace or larger society — something out of our control — it seems strange to turn it around and expect women to take matters into their own hands. Pulling from the International Woman’s Day website again, this quote stands out: “Individually, we're all responsible for our own thoughts and actions — all day, every day. We can actively choose to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve situations, and celebrate women's achievements.” This is great — if you’re already on board with women’s rights and equality. The thing is, it places the responsibility to educate those who may not be on board with the movement on the individual, particularly on women. Educating others can be exhausting, and if women are already struggling in this economic system, how are they expected to spend the time and energy educating others? While it’s great to have a day dedicated to women, we do need to ask ourselves if one day is really helping reduce inequality at all. Sure, it's important to acknowledge the struggles of women and remind ourselves that there is work to be done, but International Women’s Day is at risk of getting lost in the myriad of other dedicated days for something-or-other.
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It is especially important for Canada to be critically considering its celebration of International Women's Day in regards to Indigenous women. On a global scale, Indigneous women and girls are the subject of undue violence, and face disproportiontly high rates of abuse, murder, and poverty. This inequality needs to be reversed on a systemic level, especially in Canada where missing and murdered Indigenous girls are a serious problem. While economic equality will help prevent many problems ailing women in our society, it is going to take more than individual women and allies to bring about this change. It is high time that we start demanding tangible changes from how our government operates. In particular, it's important to have more women in decision-making roles, but women can’t get there by themselves. This is not by lack of power from the individual woman — the individual can only swim upstream for so long on their own. It’s time to change the direction of the stream altogether so that women don’t have to constantly battle to prove themselves worthy and struggle to obtain positions they should rightfully hold. The United Nations Population Fund lists several ways countries can, at a systematic and macro-level, improve equality between men and women: “(a) Establishing mechanisms for wom-
en's equal participation and equitable representation at all levels of the political process and public life in each community and society ... (b) Promoting the fulfilment of women's potential through education, skill development and employment, giving paramount importance to the elimination of poverty, illiteracy and ill health among women; (c) Eliminating all practices that discriminate against women; assisting women to establish and realize their rights, including those that relate to reproductive and sexual health; (d) Adopting appropriate measures to improve women's ability to earn income beyond traditional occupations ... (e) Eliminating violence against women; (f) Eliminating discriminatory practices by employers against women, such as those based on proof of contraceptive use or pregnancy status; (g) Making it possible, through laws, regulations and other appropriate measures, for women to combine the roles of childbearing, breast-feeding and child-rearing with participation in the workforce.” So, let this day be a reminder that we need to be working every day to respect and uphold women and demanding that systemic issues of inequality be abolished.
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Attention. This is a public service announcement for everyone who wants to embark on the journey of entering into a relationship with another human being: make your intentions clear. Do you just want casual sex? Make that clear. Do you want a committed relationship? Make that clear. Are you just trying things out and actually going on coffee dates with a lot of different people? Make that clear. Do you still love your partner but just need a little time on your own? Make that clear. So much hurt and anguish can be avoided in relationships if we learn to explicitly
Hell is other people with shopping carts communicate our intentions with one another. There is no such thing as too much communication. When you tell one another at the very beginning of the relationship exactly what you are hoping to gain from it, you are able to determine right away if you are both on the same page, and if not, you can part ways with minimal damage. Yes, the “define the relationship” talk may sometimes be awkward, but it’s necessary. So please, just tell each other what you want.
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Public Enemy’s got the Bern Last week, popular rap star Flavor Flav was fired from the rap group Public Enemy, apparently after failing to show up to perform at a Bernie Sanders rally. Rumours began swirling that Flavor Flav was fired over his political views, among worse rumours that he was a Trump supporter, to which Mr. Flav responded: “F*** Trump.” Good on ya, Flav. The reality of the situation was that Flavor Flav had actually been on suspension since 2016; the firing had nothing to do with his political views or the rally (which he was never scheduled to perform at) — rather, it was a response to the 60-year-old’s party lifestyle. It got me thinking that Bernie’s poli-
tics totally align with some of Public Enemy’s lyrics. See the song “Revolutionary Generation”: "Day to day, America eats its young / And defeats our women / There is a gap so wide we all can swim in / Drown in…” Maybe Bernie could replace Flavor Flav; his campaign promises would make great lyrics: “Give workers an ownership stake in the companies they work for / Break up corrupt corporate mergers and monopolies / And finally make corporations pay their fair share.” You’re killin’ it, Bernie.
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I have always loved grocery shopping, but there is one thing about grocery shopping that is irredeemably awful: other people. Namely, other people with shopping carts. Why, when handling a two-by-three-foot metal object in a five-inch-wide aisle, does all spatial awareness go out the window? Why does the decision between regular cream of mushroom soup or reduced-sodium cream of mushroom soup become one on which the rest of us in the canned food aisle must wait with baited breath and rapidly wilting lettuce? Why do cart-shoppers seem magnetically drawn to one another, their carts invariably side-by-
side in the very centre of the aisle? Is it classism? Do these people who can afford an entire cart full of food simply feel entitled to treat the bulk section as their lordly domain? Am I simply a trespasser, some kind of unwitting basket-bound bandit? Are they, in fact, the noble animals on this lawless savannah, and I a horsefly, buzzing around them? Do I, rushing to catch the next bus, simply lack the quiet dignity of the cart-shoppers, who move unhurried from shelf to shelf? It’s possible. But they’re still a pain in the neck.
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At what point can you be classified as a crazy plant lady? Like any aesthetically-inclined Zillenial desperate for a sense of connection and need to care for something, I’ve slowly gotten obsessed with accumulating houseplants. At the time of writing this, I have nine, but after coming back from two dates in a row with a new plant, I can’t be sure that number won’t change by the time this is published. My all-encompassing desire to turn my bedroom into a greenhouse probably started when I got really into orchids — there was one point in second year where I had five. But after learning that no amount of knowledge and orchid-specific feed can save you from their fussiness or a
tragic mealybug infestation, I moved more into succulents and aloes. The plant obsession has only gotten worse since. I haven’t yet figured out how to care for my snake plant without smothering it, but despite its curling leaves from probable-overwatering I already want another one. (The yellow-edged ones are cool cool,, okay.) I still don’t have names for my two newest children, a nerve plant and an ivy, but the neon pothos plants at Fort Langley’s general store are calling my name.
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FV offers a huge variety of jobs for students who want to earn a little extra money while they are earning their degree. I have worked two different jobs here at UFV: one of them as a writer and editor at The Cascade, and the other as a facility attendant for Envision Athletics Centre (Building E). I even did a semester working both these jobs at once, on the side of taking five courses. There are many benefits to working on campus: the flexible hours employers give you, as managers will often work your shifts around your class schedule; the community you end up building from meeting like-minded students in your workplace; and the non-existent commute time as you can go straight from class to work and vice-versa.
Jobs on campus Why students are choosing UFV to be their place of study and work
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The types of jobs you can have and the departments you can work for at UFV vary greatly. Here are just a few of the jobs on campus you might consider applying for:
Student Union Society: The Student Union Society hires baristas to work at Fair Grounds, students to set up for events that occur in Evered Hall, three different programming commissioners (pride, gender equality, and ethnocultural), and audio visual technicians. Members of the student government (president, vice president external, vice president internal, and vice president students) are not hired by SUS, but elected in by the student body. Tania Smart, who has worked at SUS in various positions – a barista at Fair Grounds, a finance assistant, and now the vice president internal – said in an email interview that the best part of her current position was the freedom to choose her own hours, work from home, and receive a set number of vacation or personal days a year. “The VPI position has also been a really valuable experience,” said Smart. “I’ve learned a ton, and really value how much my voice as a student
has been amplified when talking to UFV. For more tangible perks, I also receive a parking pass and get priority registration.”
However, the perks that come with a SUS executive position come with a heavy workload and the possibility of entering into situations where there are a lot of emotions involved, Smart said.
All job openings and available student government positions are listed on the SUS website. You can also drop off a resume directly at the SUS office, or email it to hr@ufvsus. ca.
Academic Success Centre: The ASC near the library hires students to be peer tutors, working with students both face-
to-face and online. You must be a third- or fourth-year student with a minimum 3.0 GPA to work as a peer tutor. You would work a minimum of six hours each week, earn minimum wage, and can use the job on your Co-Curricular Record (CCR). If you are a citation wizard, excel in editing, have keen organizational skills, and want to help other students succeed in their studies, being a peer tutor could be a good fit.
Michelle Murray-Schlitt has been working as a peer tutor since September 2019. “Working there is great. It’s cool to be able to walk people through their assignments and papers and to be able to just be an extra set of helping hands through stressful school stuff,” said Murray-Schlitt. “I like developing longer-
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term relationships with some of the tutees that we work with throughout the semester; it’s really cool to see their growth in confidence in their own work throughout the semester!” You can apply online to be a peer tutor on the Academic Success Centre website.
Student Life: The Student Life centre, located in Building S, has a multitude of jobs available under the Sexualized Violence Prevention Team, Peer Resource and Leadership Centre, UFV Lead, and more.
Hannah Scheidegger, a UFV alumni, thoroughly enjoyed her job as the food bank assistant at Student Life. “The staff there invest a lot in their student employees with many training events and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Plus you learn a lot about the campus and how to navigate university life, while also getting to pass that onto others.” Scheidegger said in an email interview. For more information about j o b openings at Student Life, visit the MyCampusLife website, as they are currently hiring for the 2020-21 season, or in person. There are also volunteer opportunities at Student Life, which can allow you to discover jobs in the department you feel you would be particularly good at.
Athletics & Campus Recreation: UFV Athletics department has many jobs available for students, including special events leader, social sport assistant, or game day staff. Despite what you may believe, you don’t have to wear yoga pants everywhere or even be slightly athletic to work for this department. If you already enjoy Campus Recreation events like Glow Yoga or drop-in sports, you could be a good fit here. Sarah Heath is currently working as the fitness program assistant for Campus Recreation. She enjoys the fact that her job is so relevant to her kinesiology degree, and she appreciates that it opens her up to learning new skills, such as how to update websites, brainstorm marketing ideas, collaborate with coworkers, learn networking skills, and understand how
branding works. Not only does working for Campus Recreation work around her schedule to not hinder her studies, but it helps her gain relevant knowledge she can apply in her future career. “This position has made me see UFV as a community and has allowed me to meet new people. Being the fitness assistant has also helped me learn how to greet students and form relationships with them … I believe having the experience of working this position is what sets me apart as a future employee, and that social skills are key to building clientele and networking in my field of study,” Heath said.
If you’re interested in any of these jobs, visit the Campus Recreation organization on MyCampusLife for more information, or just stop by Building E.
Research Assistant: You can work as a research assistant for a variety of UFV faculty through the work-study program, which requires you to work 120 hours in a semester, be enrolled in nine credits, and maintain a minimum 2.00 GPA.
Maxina Spies, a UFV alumni, worked as a research assistant for the English language studies department, assisting in research which mostly consisted of conducting and transcribing interviews. She also worked for the Centre for Social Research, where she helped write articles and research grant applications, develop the faculty database, and plan events. “These positions were great for engaging with academic skills in a more practical application,” Spies said. “I was able to network with a wide range of faculty and academics, and gained exposure to a wider range of disciplines and academic work than I otherwise would have,” Spies said in an email interview. “One of the downsides was that supervising faculty won’t always give enough to do, so you definitely need to be a self-starter and push a little bit to let them know what you’re capable of and take advantage of every opportunity.”
Visit the Career Centre website to find openings as a research assistant.
There are a multitude of jobs available for students here on campus, and most of them are listed on the Career Centre website, under the CareerLink for Students portal, where you can find many oncampus job options. If you need help putting together your resume, writing a cover letter, or perfecting your interview skills, you can book a 30-minute career coaching appointment with the Career Centre. Something to keep in mind if you’re interested in working for UFV is that hours in the summer are often reduced, and many departments are looking for students to start work in the fall semester. Definitely start looking for research jobs you are interested in and even begin to make connections with potential future employers, but take your time in writing your cover letters and resume, as positions may not start until September.
Although working at UFV might not earn you the same amount of money you would get if you were waitressing, working on a dairy farm, or in construction, it can transform your university experience from being a commuter student to someone who is engaged and active on campus. It builds connections with your professors, who make excellent references for MA programs and future employers. As well, jobs on campus are generally very flexible and easy to maintain on top of your courses, so consider applying to work on campus for the upcoming school year if any of these jobs intrigued you.
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The salad that’s better than yours. March 2, 2020. (Carissa Wiens/The Cascade)
CARISSA WIENS The Cascade Kitchen is a student-run food column that brings you budget-friendly recipes and cooking tips. Check back weekly for something new to try in the kitchen, or if you want to see your own recipe featured next, get started by reaching out to culture@ufvcascade.ca. Everyone says that salads are so healthy, but, ugh, they’re never as amazing as I want them to be. But now I have found the reason — well actually several reasons. Firstly, you need to salt your salad. Do not depend on the dressing to do this for you. When you add in tomatoes and cucumbers, make sure they are especially salted. Next, add some flavour, like jalapenos and lime juice. Throw in herbs. My favourites are cilantro and basil. I hate parsley, but if you’re into it, then chop some up and toss it in. Now add in some yummy cheese, like flavoured goat cheese, feta, or freshly grated parmesan. (Don’t buy the pre-shredded stuff.) And finally, this is the riskiest of them all: forget the leaves. We all know romain and iceberg have no flavour, but I think we can forget even kale and spinach too. Add in more fresh veggies like avocado, bell peppers, even grilled goods like broccoli and asparagus. Toss in chickpeas or black beans instead of plain old chicken breast; it’s cheaper too. If you step up your salads like this, then treat yourself and buy a premade dressing. Go for the unique ones instead of the typical bottles like ranch and Thousand Island. Superstore has some unique dressings under their President’s Choice brand. I recommend some of those. Here’s my version of a perfect salad:
Thanks to Rebel Pizza and Streats, UFV now has a wider dining selection. UFV also has Tim Hortons, Fair Grounds, the cafeteria, and Triple O’s. It’s not a massive selection, but it’s bigger than when the Canoe was closed, so no complaints here. But what the student body needs is a guide to which dining option has the totally best option for lunch. Three factors will be judged: service/ wait time, quality of food, and price. Triple O’s is the basic of UFV’s dining options: it’s convenient, pricier than you’d prefer, but you know what you’re getting into. A burger combo at Triple O’s will usually be upwards of $11. That’s not unreasonable, but it’s always good to look out for better prices. On top of that, the wait is usually somewhat treacherous. I’ve gotten fries during the non-rush hours, and it already took way too long, so I can’t even imagine how long getting a burger would be during the 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. lunch rush. Next is the regular joe cafeteria. I like that they don’t have to market themselves or anything, they just are what they are and don’t care what anyone else says. The food is on the better quality side of things at UFV. They’ve got oodles of choices from a stir fry station to made-from-scratch soups. Everything is moderately priced, and the ingredients are mostly fresh and local. It’s already a bet-
ter option than Triple O’s. Plus the line to pay moves pretty fast. If you’re more of a breakfast person, Fair Grounds is your place. They’ve got a mighty fine selection of breakfast bagels. My personal favorite is the spinach and pesto breakfast bagel, but they’ve also got a bacon and cheddar breakfast bagel, plus wraps with similar ingredients. The bagel is $5. It’s a good price but not as cheap as Tim’s. Everyone knows what Tim’s offers, and everyone also knows that what you order is not always what you get. That’s not original to UFV’s location, but often found throughout fast food chains. Still, it is annoying having to wait around for the correct order. Plus the line is always insane. I propose that UFV install a webcam so people can check from wherever they are on how long the line is at Tim’s. If that happens, Tim’s would be a decent choice for lunch; otherwise, the wait and lack of quality food is just not worth it. Streats is next on the docket. A pro for Streats is that you can order online and pick up your order when it’s ready. Yay! On the downside, one taco costs a whopping $5. On top of that, they’re just okay tacos. They’re pretty whitewashed and lack actual Mexican flair. The burritos are the same as their tacos but are bigger, pricier, and have rice. So if you’re hungry, get that burrito. Their poutine is definitely not worth it. It looks like they’ve just lowered their price to $7 for a regular-sized
poutine, which is better than the upwards of $8 it was when they first opened. Again, the quality is not great. The cheese curds are not squeaky like they should be, and they skimp on the gravy. Go to Triple O’s for poutine; it’s cheaper and way better. I recently ordered one of those “make your own” pizzas from Rebel Pizza. When I asked what toppings they had to choose from, the sales associates didn’t even know, and neither did the manager. It was rough. After a little bit of confusion I got my order. They were very friendly about it and apologized. It’s totally fine. But what disappointed me the most — what makes me cry at night — is that they have a woodfired pizza oven and do not use it. I watched my pizza bake in a regular ol’ oven. But the pizza was fairly tasty. Unfortunately it was a little pricey for a personal-sized one ($9), but if you’re wanting to treat yo’ self at UFV for lunch, their pizza is the way to go. As we can see, the quality at UFV’s various dining establishments is not off the charts. But it’s not horrible either. Nothing is insanely priced, which is nice too. If you’re looking for a cheap and filling lunch the soup from the cafeteria is the way to go. You may think soup is not that hearty but don’t worry, they’ve always got a veggie option and a nonveggie option. A large 16 oz. container of soup is only $4 — plus you can take up to two cracker packets, free of charge. It’s a nobrainer.
Ingredients: 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 1 english cucumber, sliced and cut in quarters ⅓ red onion, diced ½ feta Half bunch of cilantro, chopped with tender stems included Juice from half a lime President’s Choice Avocado with Green Onion and Cilantro salad dressing Salt and pepper Method: 1.
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Toss it all together, adjust everything to your liking, and enjoy!
Soup. Building B. UFV Abbotsford. March 9, 2020. (Carissa Wiens)
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Manage tasks, manage time
Tips and tricks from UFV staff seminar ALEISTER GWYNNE A presentation on time management strategies was held for UFV staff in Building K on the morning of Friday, Feb. 27. The seminar was open to UFV staff only, but The Cascade was able to secure a seat so that these tips and strategies can be shared with staff and students alike. The meeting began with participants being asked about a cherished childhood memory, or a time when they “felt in flow.” The purpose of this exercise is to identify what triggers and motivates us, and what our passions are. When we find our passion, time management is often not an issue. Passion and work do not always align however, and other strategies must be found to manage our time — or rather, manage our tasks. Time is an ever-depleting non-renewable resource, but managing what we do in that time is the goal of time management. It is easy to become overwhelmed by all the tasks that one may have to accomplish. It can be difficult to know where to start. One helpful planning aid is a four-part diagram called the “Time Management Matrix,” which was popularized by Stephen
Covey, author of the self-help book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. In Covey’s matrix, tasks are sorted into four quadrants: urgent and important, urgent and not important, not urgent and important, or not urgent and not important. Urgent tasks must be done soon, while important tasks carry severe consequences if they are not completed adequately. Stopping to think about whether a task is urgent or important can help one set priorities and make the to-do list less daunting. Ask yourself: “What is the best use of my time right now?” The importance of planning was also stressed. Even when things seem hectic and deadlines are approaching, one should always set aside time to plan out actions instead of charging in blindly. “Work smarter, not harder,” as the saying goes. Making lists and getting tasks done even when behind schedule can ease the burden on your mind. Without some kind of organization, our lives can devolve into a stressful game of whack-a-mole as we frantically try to deal with problems as we notice them. In this state, we react to external stimuli over which we have little or no control. The key is to act rather than react, and take a proactive role in overcoming
challenges. With no plan of your own, your plans become others’ plans. While it is healthy and necessary to acknowledge and come to
“Making lists and getting tasks done even when behind schedule can ease the burden on your mind.” terms with factors over which we have no control, one should not become a slave to them. Effective time management requires setting boundaries and being willing to turn down the requests of others occasionally. Yet at the same time, it is important to know when to seek help and how to delegate tasks to other people. Managing distractions and interruptions is another key element of time management. Technology is a mixed blessing
in that while it can greatly aid our work, it also constantly beckons with distractions. It helps to minimize outside intrusion, such as by disabling automatic email notifications, which will allow you to remain focused on the task at hand. Research has also shown that multitasking, that is doing two or more distinct activities simultaneously, is not as effective as once thought. A better strategy is either serial tasking, doing one activity at a time but switching frequently between them, or single tasking, which is sticking to one project until it is complete. Another approach is the “Swiss cheese method” which involves carving out chunks of a project and doing them separately, which makes the whole seem less intimidating. When managing one’s time, one should not forget to look at the bigger picture. Daily tasks, short-term goals, and long-term objectives should all serve and align with your values, vision, or overall mission. Do not lose sight of why you are doing the things you do. This can help you decide if an activity is worthwhile, and give you clarity and motivation for those tasks that are worth doing.
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LNAP is another win UFV brings back a fan-favourite event CARISSA WIENS On March 4, the Long Night Against Procrastination (LNAP) provided students with plenty of resources for finishing their papers and other projects, food to keep them going, and areas for relaxing and socializing with fellow peers. The event is sponsored by the Academic Success Centre, Teaching and Learning, UFV Library, Office of the Provost and VP, Academic Campus Rec, Math-Stats Centre, IT Services, Counselling, Student Life, SJA Therapy Dogs (Abbotsford and Chilliwack branches), Ancillary Services, Advising, Supported Learning Groups, and CIVL Radio.
LNAP. UFV Abbotsford. March 4, 2020. (Carissa Wiens)
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sports@ufvcascade.ca Alex Jesus — Sports Editor
Women’s Volleyball //
Amanda Matsui speaks on the Cascades’ season and what’s next ALEX JESUS The 2019-20 season was a bright one for the Cascades women’s volleyball team. New coaches, players, and staff propelled them through their transitional season, as the team played their final season in the PacWest conference before moving to the Canada West conference for U Sports, the highest level of Canadian-based university athletics. When it comes to what has changed, Amanda Matsui, the Cascades’ star outside hitter, is quick to reference the new full-time staff that came with volleyball’s transition at UFV, specifically the hiring of Janelle Rozema in 2019 as the Cascades’ new women’s volleyball head coach. “I think the biggest thing is us having a full-time coach now,” said Matsui. On a more individual level, the season signalled Matsui’s third year with the Cascades, which was different compared to previous seasons. “I think just how it feels going
from a first year to a third year. I know it’s not that crazy of a jump, but I feel like the girls who I’ve been with from my first year to the third year, it felt different just because we’re older, more confident.” Matsui also saw changes in her role as a leader, now that she is in her third year: “For me personally, the reverse of me looking up to somebody versus new people coming in and maybe looking up to me was both awesome and challenging at the same time.” It’s fitting that while Matsui deals with her transition as a player, the program is also changing. All year long the team has battled to win while simultaneously preparing to move to the PacWest conference from next season onward. Rozema, one of UFV Athletics’ newest hires, has really helped the team as their new head coach by introducing new coaching methods and being there consistently as a full-time staff member. Matsui spoke highly of Rozema and the fact that this year was the first time she has ever
been coached by a woman. “I think it’s different having a girl coach you. This was actually the first time I’ve ever been coached by a woman, so I was pretty nervous about it at first too.” “There’s just something different about having a strong lady coach young ladies, if that makes sense. I just feel like she’s so good at connecting with us and finding the way to motivate us, from woman to woman. She’s super passionate about coaching strong women and creating strong women out of her players, so I think that’s been a big difference too.” There’s no doubt that the changing of staff helped the team grow, as they surpassed last season’s heights and won the bronze medal at the PacWest conference championships. With players like Matsui raising their games, the Cascades look set to debut for Canada West this upcoming season.
Amanda Matsui. Oct. 26, 2020. (UFV Athletics)
Slapshots // The greatest fight in women’s MMA history The world of MMA seems to continue to grow as a global sport. Fighters from Iran to Denmark and China to Nigeria fought valiantly in Las Vegas on the weekend for UFC 248. When Zhang Weili, the first-ever UFC champion from China, announced that she would be defending her belt against Joanna Jedrzejczyk, the former strawweight world champion, the MMA world rejoiced. Not only was this a potential Fight of the Year match, it was the chance for Weili to completely legitimize
herself as world champion by defending her championship. For Jedrzejczyk, this was a shot at reinstating herself as the world number one at 115 pounds. The fight was legendary and foundational for the sport. In a potential Fight of the Year candidate for 2020, Weili was able to win the fight on the score cards via split decision. Reports confirmed that both Zhang and Jedrzejczyk were admitted and discharged from a local hospital with no serious injuries after the contest.
Many are calling it the greatest fight in the history of women’s MMA. Others are saying that it is simply one of the greatest title fights in the history of the sport, regardless of gender. I would argue that it was both of those things. After a performance like that, some time off is well deserved. The UFC has its next global superstar, and her name is Zhang Weili.
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times per game. I was not an intentionally malicious child, bent on harming those around me with throwable objects, and I was not uninterested in baseball. Sometimes the things I threw just didn’t go where they were supposed to, and the things that were thrown at me didn’t go where I thought they were going. Sadly my tale does not have a happy ending. I did not get glasses and realize I was a baseball star (in fact, glasses made my throw worse somehow), and I have not been signed to the Mets. In fact,
March 6 – March 7, 2020
Men’s Golf Placements Team:
How I didn’t get signed to the Mets Gym class in elementary school was a special place, where early talent and a love of sports blossomed for many students. In fifth grade I had my frisbee confiscated. Being both a danger to myself and anyone within the same football field as me, I was generally shuffled behind the metal backstop when we were playing catch for the baseball unit. A shame to my entire baseball-playing family, the frequency at which I caught fly balls was calculated in times per month instead of
UFV Cascades Sports Scores
9th I would most likely be kicked off of any bowling team within a single game, perhaps a single throw even. But I do have a group of friends who play ultimate frisbee with me in the summer, trusting me with that sweet, forbidden frisbee. I have only made one person cry so far, which I think is a win for us all in the end.
Jessica Barclay
Individual: Wyatt Brook T16 Daniel Campbell T22 Halen Davis T45 Zach Olson T49 Kyle Claggett T53
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Made by Carissa Wiens
ACROSS
DOWN
2. Expected at.
1. A trendy type of dish entitled _ _ _ _ bowl.
5. An animal that is often thought of as sly.
2. Dead as a _ _ _ _.
6. A large and fast-moving body of water.
4. A clip in which an actor messed up.
7. A spork is a combination of a spoon and this.
6. The act of gathering leaves or hay.
8. Solid water.
12. There’s an _ _ _ for that.
9. Drink it ice cold.
3. A rough or unfinished drawing.
10. Winners of one Australian war. 13. Another word for a first aid pack.
11. Staring openly and stupidly. 14. Open a gift.
LAST ISSUE’S
ANSWERS: Across: 1. Aardvark 6. Lei 7. Rural 8. Wax 9. Easel 10. Launch 11. Sofa 12. Odyssey
Horoscopes //
Down: 2. Allowance 3. Koi 4. Large 5. Grassland
Your weekly life predictions as told by Ang the Great
Aries — Mar 21 to Apr 19 As a fierce and strong-willed person, you are always the leader and seldom the follower. However, a challenge may present itself to you this week that will require you to take a step back and give someone else the chance to be in charge.
Leo — Jul 23 to Aug 22 You might have a hard time relating to people this week; remember that they are not on the same spiritual level as you, so be patient in your conversations. Try to find common ground even though there appears to be none.
Taurus — Apr 20 to May 20 You know what you like and are not easily persuaded to venture into the unknown; however, this attitude might leave you trapped in a bubble. Don’t be afraid to do a little exploring this week, as you may like what you find.
Virgo —Aug 23 to Sep 22 You will feel very antsy this week and want to just get this semester over with and move on to the next thing. However, this is the most crucial time of the semester to really focus and pay close attention to your projects and assignments. Keep the day-dreaming at bay.
Gemini — May 21 to Jun 20 Your productivity level is that of a welloiled machine, and you rarely slow down to appreciate the moment. There is just too much to do. If you continue to move at this whirlwind speed, you will surely suffer health problems and find yourself slowing down by force.
Libra — Sep 23 to Oct 22 You are an incredible listener, with a strong sense of empathy, which is why someone will come to you this week needing some important advice. Take this request seriously, and try your best to be unbiased in your guidance.
Cancer —Jun 21 to Jul 22 Pay close attention to your dreams this week, as they may reveal something to you that will be crucial in achieving your full potential. Your inner self may speak to you in your dream and show you the way to go. Be ready to listen.
Scorpio — Oct 23 to Nov 21 The person you have been playing hard-toget with might lose interest this week if you keep up this game. Tell them exactly how you feel, and you may be pleasantly surprised with the response.
Sagittarius — Nov 22 to Dec 21 Don’t be bogged down by the details this week and try not to get distracted by insignificant tasks while more urgent projects need your attention. Stop obsessing over the little things you cannot control. Capricorn — Dec 22 to Jan 19 Your outspoken, passionate nature may offend someone you are desperately trying to impress this week. Keep a careful filter over your words, as you never know what exactly could trigger this person whose attention you so clearly crave. Aquarius — Jan 20 to Feb 18 You have always done things your own way and have danced to the beat of your own drum. This will prove to be extremely useful this week as you will take on a challenge that needs your fresh perspective and input. Pisces — Feb 19 to Mar 20 Get ready for a week of pure magic! All the stars will align perfectly for wonderful events to occur in your life, each one more surprisingly delightful than the last. Big things will happen, and your life may even be changed forever.
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arts@ufvcascade.ca Chandy Dancey — Arts Editor
Poetry //
Facing death through art Teva Harrison’s poetry collection journeys the end of her battle with cancer
CHARTS
SHUFFLE
1 Woolworm
THE PRODUCTION GANG
2 Dead Soft
Awe
TRAGICALLY NOT AARON
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Non La Not In Love
CIVL Station Manager Aaron Levy did not answer our emails requesting this week’s CIVL Shuffle, so we were forced to take things into our own hands. One theme of this week’s purrfect playlist is fatherhood because, like our fathers, CIVL Station Manager Aaron Levy abandoned us. The other theme is cats, because Nadia suggested a cat-related song and things snowballed from there.
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Becky Ninkovic Woe
Fred Penner - “The Cat Came Back”
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Dixie Alley 719
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Psychic Void Skeleton Paradise
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Bhura Rosebuds 2
Big Blue
3 Grimes
Miss Anthropocene
4 nêhiyawak Nipiy
Not the version you grew up with, but the most haunting version we could find. Not necessarily about fatherhood, but it is a children’s song, which implies the presence (or absence) of a father figure (or station manager). The Original Broadway Cast of Cats - “Old Deuteronomy”
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Tame Impala The Slow Rush
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Begonia Fear
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Walrus Cool to Who
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JOYFULTALK A Separation Of Being
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The Avalanches We Will Always Love You Cat Stevens - “Father and feat. Blood Orange (Single) Son”
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Cartel Madras Age Of The Goonda
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Nap Eyes So Tired (Single)
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Corridor Junior
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Mitch Webb and the Harry Chapin - “Cat’s in the Cradle” Swindles Fantastico
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We are including a Cats song ironically, but we are including this particular Cats song because it is unironically Mikaela’s favourite. Old Deuteronomy is the loving progenitor of the Jellicle Cats and would never abandon them, even after living many lives and burying many wives.
The song that made us cry at the end of Guardians of the Galaxy 2. Unlike the singer’s son in this song, we did not get an emotional goodbye when we were abandoned. But we aren’t as cool as the Guardians of the Galaxy, so we guess that’s fair.
This one was really just to stay on theme; we wish it was “All Common Holly When I Say to You Black Night Long” by Lionel Richie, which is The Cascade’s proLightning duction night anthem. Maybe listen to that one instead. Feel RIIT it in your heart and feel it in Ataataga your soul; let the music take control.
KRYSTINA SPRACKLIN Teva Harrison, a Canadian author and poet, was only 37 years old when she was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. She published InBetween Days in 2016, an illustrated nonfiction memoir about coping through her treatment and diagnosis, which received numerous accolades and nominations. In her posthumously published poetry book, Not One of These Poems Is About You, Harrison’s poems serve as both a farewell and an invitation to embrace the uncertainty as she faces the end of her life. Throughout the pages, Harrison sketched flowers into the corners and dotted stars across the page. An accomplished artist whose work has been featured in the Winnipeg Art Gallery, every illustration depicts something alive, in motion, but that also carries the illusion of wilting — or in the case of stars, drifting away. Together, the illustrations and poems generate a sense of urgency, that everything on the page is moving, until you reach the end of the book and everything is blank.
“My body holds nothing back. / I’m biting my tongue because this is what I do when you tell me how / nobody would guess that I’m dying. / As if the guessing is what matters, not the dying.” In her poem, “The Things I Do to Keep Cancer on the Down-Low,” Harrison addresses the ineffectual praise that comes from hiding her illness and the bleakness facing her when no amount of cosmetic modification or wardrobe illusions can disguise the disease killing her on the inside. It’s a rather polite confrontation to those who assumed her healthy-passing appearance could suggest she might be getting better — or even survive. She lists the way her body privately deteriorates, between the chemo, the tumours, and the tedious upkeep demanded of her between dying and being a woman in her forties. “‘You look great!’ / As though the outer manifestation, the hair loss and sallow skin / were the real sickness, and not the spreading, blooming decay under my skin.” Harrison’s longing to preserve her femininity is both a distraction and an exhausting ordeal. It’s easy to praise Harrison for her candor with cancer and the forward acceptance of her inevitable demise, but what choice does she have beyond coping? Beyond transparency? Her words do not blanket the devastating effects of her disease, nor does the dreamy quality of her prose uproot the reader far from her reality of cancer, dying, the fear of disappearing, and the inevitable sorrow of leaving her husband behind. Harrison’s love for her partner seeps across pages, merging with her fear of being replaced, her eagerness to exist for him beyond the grave, and the understandable disdain she feels toward a future partner who may one day replace her. “I will curl myself inside your heart, and try / my hardest to leave you the best of me.” Harrison passed away in April 2019, five years after her initial diagnosis. Ultimately, she offers us insight into her harrowing journey and the incredible peace she’s come to terms with, the past she had to bury in order to face her future, and even considerations for those in our lives who might be facing terminal illness.
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I am, at best, partially okay with this NICHOLAS ASHENHURSTTOEWS The new Netflix original series, I Am Not Okay With This, deals with well-worn themes of coming-of-age, love, sexuality, and dealing with grief as a young adult. Based off of Charles Forsman’s graphic novel of the same name, it tells the story of Sydney Novak, played here by Sophia Lillis of the revamped It movies. Sydney is a very angry 17-year-old girl who simultaneously has to deal with the pressure of school, family, friends, and her budding telekinetic abilities. I have to admit, I’m an easy mark for stories like this. I love coming-of-age narratives and how different creators, writers, and artists portray that time through different lenses. I especially love coming-ofage stories with an apocalyptic, supernatural, or magical bent to them. I’m thinking of shows like Netflix’s Daybreak or Shaun David Hutchinson’s novel We Are the Ants. This first season acts as the set-up to the rest of the series, more than a full-fledged story in its own right. Characters, motivations, and dynamics are all established, but there’s not much of a full narrative arc to the season. Partially, this is due to
the condensed timeline of the show. This season takes place over the course of about two weeks, and in that time people get together, cheat, break up, go to parties, get detention, develop telekinetic powers, and go to homecoming. That is a lot to accomplish in seven 20-or-so-minute episodes. At times it feels true to the whirlwind nature of time, but it can also leave characters, storylines, and themes unexplained in the rush to get to the next thing the writers need to set up to make the series work. I Am Not Okay With This also falls into the new media trend of shows that take place in contemporary times but are styled and presented as if they are a historical piece. It borrows aesthetics mainly from the ‘80s horror craze. Not only does it use a couple of the young actors from the new It franchise, it also plays homage to Stephen King’s Carrie quite a bit. The show is not subtle about this, with the first shot being Sydney in a formal dress covered in blood walking down the street. Other than that, the show is styled and shot with a competence that is rarely ever groundbreaking but often produces interestingly blocked scenes. This show, however, does suffer from some problems. Problems which I would like to discuss, but require me to spoil
some later parts of the show. These are not necessarily deal breakers, but are things that I’d like audiences to be aware of, especially as they can be harmful. First, Syd’s father died from suicide due to unchecked and untreated mental health illnesses. It’s heavily implied in the show that these symptoms ended up manifesting in the same telekinetic powers that Sydney is now dealing with. Mental illness taking the form of superhuman abilities can be considered a negative trope that can do real life harm. That is, it can contribute to individuals not seeking or undervaluing potentially helpful services and adds to stereotyping, which is never a good thing. Second, Sydney is in love with her female best friend, Dina. This is a story thread that is very present throughout season one. It culminates in Dina’s ex-boyfriend outing Sydney at the homecoming dance. If you have ever been outed against your will and consent, this scene could be quite triggering. Outing a person can lead to bullying, harassment, and potentially violence against the person who was outed. It is never okay to reveal that information about somebody else. The first season of I Am Not Okay With This feels a little unfinished and is far too
conventional a story for me to really think it was worth my time. That being said, I think it will connect to most people more than it did me. While I am curious how season two will take this set-up and expand it, I will most likely not be checking it out.
Soundbites //
Grimes Miss Anthropocene
Jenny Banai “Couch Walker” Fraser Valley-based artist Jenny Banai released her long-awaited single, “Couch Walker,” on Feb. 27. I practically jumped out of my seat when I heard about the release, as I’ve been anxiously awaiting new tunes from this powerhouse for about a year now. I became a serious fan of hers after I heard Banai perform at Jam in Jubilee last July — talk about some spiritual stage power. I walked away from that performance feeling lighter than air and spent the rest of my summer listening to her first (and only) album, flowering head, from 2015. “Couch Walker” was well worth the wait. Banai stepped production up a notch, resulting in a crystal-clear listening experi-
ence — an improvement over what sounded like lo-fi home production on her previous album. In this track, the undertones of violin add a dreaminess while the clean, watery guitar coupled with jazzy drums are colourfully engaging and keep your feet tapping. Subtle low flute adds a pop of baritone, and her flawless voice is somehow powerful while still sounding like it’s drifting over the sea waves. The song has me looking forward to the coming thaw and blooming of the world.
DARIEN JOHNSEN
Like many nihilistic teens who came before her, Grimes’ new album features a play on the word misanthrope, just paired with Anthropocene — and that’s about as creative as her album gets. While Grimes has stated that each song is meant to represent some disastrous effect of climate change, the only disaster I noticed was the poor arrangement of the album. The songs seem disjointedly connected, switching back and forth between soft introductions and rapid, synthetic beats. Miss Anthropocene certainly doesn’t feel like an ode to the Earth — more like a desperate means to escape from it.
In general, I like synthetic pop, and I like any discussion geared toward climate change, but it’s not lost on me that Grimes’ dive into her dark side brings nothing new to the table. That said, Miss Anthropocene is a great album if you need music with muted or undistinguishable vocals to play in the background as you work on an assignment, but if you’re hoping to actually enjoy the music you’re listening to, can’t say that I recommend.
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• Grad Photo Sessions @ UFV (Abbotsford) Lot 10 outside SUB, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. • Woof Woof Wednesday @ UFV (Chilliwack) Building A Atrium, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • Mindfulness Mini-Series @ UFV (Abbotsford) S1111, 12:15 – 12:45 p.m. • Mid-Semester Motivator @ UFV (Abbotsford) Student Life Lounge, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. • Record Steward Introduction Session @ UFV (Chilliwack) A2426, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. • Indian Cinema and Shakespeare: Haider @ UFV (Abbotsford) B101, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. • Improv Night @ UFV (Abbotsford) D123, 6:10 – 8:20 p.m. • Live music @ S+L Abbotsford, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. • Open Mic Night @ Trading Post Brewery and Tasting Room, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. • Richard III by William Shakespeare @ UFV (Abbotsford) D105, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
• Friday Open Mic @ Tractorgrease Cafe (Chilliack), 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. • Karaoke Fridays @ Captain’s Cabin Pub (Mission), 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. • Neck Of The Woods w/ Truent & Plague Doctor @ The Railyard (Mission), 10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
• LMP Tax Training Event @ UFV (Abbotsford) A259, 9:00 – 11:15 a.m. • Warcry Campaign @ Nerd Haven Games Inc. (Abbotsford), 12:00 – 9:00 p.m. • Richard III by William Shakespeare @ UFV (Abbotsford) D105, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. • Macrame Shelf Workshop @ Devon Greenhouses LTD (Abbotsford), 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. • Spring Porch Pot Workshop @ Devan Greenhouse LTD (Abbotsford), 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. • St. Patrick’s Day w/ Salt Thief @ Tractorgrease Cafe (Chilliwack), 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
• Budget Open House @ UFV (Abbotsford) B121, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • Budget Open House @ UFV (Chilliwack) Building A Atrium, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. • PNT Acrylics @ HOFA (Abbotsford), 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Creative Photography for Beginners @ Best Western Plus Regency Inn & Conference Centre (Abbotsford), 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
• UFV Students For Life tabling event @ UFV (Abbotsford) Building G Atrium, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. • Workshop: Designing a Successful Research Poster for Student Research Day @ UFV (Abbotsford) K162, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. • Knitting 101 @ UFV (Abbotsford) S1111, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. • Miniature Paint Night @ Nerd Haven Games Inc. (Abbotsford), 5:00 p.m. • Art On Demand 6.2 + Community Art Space Opening Reception @ The Reach, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. • Richard III by William Shakespeare @ UFV (Abbotsford) D105, 7:00 –
• Paws for a Break @ UFV (Chilliwack), Trades and Technology Centre, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • UFV International Week: An Open Discussion About Race and Racism @ UFV (Abbotsford) B223, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. • President’s Leadership Lecture Series: Dr. Sonja D. Williams @ UFV (Abbotsford) B101, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. • Collaborative Activities: Building Relationships in Diverse Teams @ UFV (Abbotsford) Evered Hall, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. • Glow Paint Party @ Wings Abbotsford, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
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• Funday Fridays @ UFV (Abbotsford) U-House, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. • Workshop: MS Outlook and Managing Email Efficiently @ UFV (Abbotsford), 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. • Senate Meeting @ UFV (Abbotsford) A225, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. • VASA Watercolour Workshop @ UFV (Abbotsford) C1031, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. • Friday Night Magic – Casual Commander @ Nerd Haven Games Inc. (Abbotsford), 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. • Pre-Med Student Association (PMSA) Launch Fundraiser @ Townhall (Abbotsford), 6:30 – 10:00 p.m. • Richard III by William Shakespeare @ UFV (Abbotsford) D105, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. • Live music @ Trading Post Brewery and Tasting Room (Langley), 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
• St. Patrick’s Day Party @ Dead Frog Brewery, 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. • Mindfulness Mini Series: Sleep @ UFV (Abbotsford) F124, 12:15 – 12:45 p.m. • UFV International Week: Indigenization and Transforming Settler Consciousness @ UFV (Abbotsford) B132, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. • Watercolour Sketching @ HOFA (Abbotsford), 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.