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news@ufvcascade.ca Jessica Barclay — News Editor

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2019

NEWS

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Alisa Webb appointed vice president students NEWS BRIEFS

Webb’s focus on mental health and Indigenous students

SFU students protest international student fee increase A group of students at Simon Fraser University (SFU) are protesting the decision made by the SFU board to raise international student fees by up to 20 per cent. SFU Tuition Freeze Now held a meeting in protest of the decision with 80 students in attendance, and a rally earlier this week with 60 students in attendance.

The group is calling for SFU to freeze tuition for all students for two academic years, and for the province to provide more funding and to cap tuition for international students as it is for domestic students.

Alisa Webb. Sept. 12, 2018. (UFV Flickr)

- The Globe and Mail

No rides at this year’s Chilliwack fair Paul Jeffrey, representing the Chilliwack and District Agricultural Society, told the Chilliwack council last week that there are no midways available in B.C. during the Chilliwack Fair weekend, from Aug. 9-11. Jeffrey reported that while multiple companies had been contacted, either they weren’t unavailable, had to be recertified in B.C. which was too costly, or did not want to cross the border due to cost. The dates of the fair were unable to be changed.

“It’s a cool thing to have rides, but all your arguments and hard work try to get somebody here is much appreciated,” Chilliwack Mayor Ken Popove said.

- Abbotsford News

CAT FRIESEN After being interim since June 2018, Alisa Webb was appointed the position of vice president, student and enrollment management at UFV. Webb’s main goals for her time as VP students are to focus on student mental health — namely, how UFV can improve services and wait times — and supporting Indigenous students through identifying barriers Indigenous students at UFV face. w In her new role, Webb will oversee the Career Centre, Financial Aid and Awards, counseling services, athletics and campus recreation, the Office of the Registrar, and the Centre for Accessibility Services. Throughout this, Webb is expected to take into account the needs of students while simultaneously adhering to UFV’s goals, values, and commitments as outlined in UFVs education plan.

Webb, an alumni and previous faculty member, department head, and associate of the dean at UFV, chose a unique path in coming to the role of VP students, and she’s using her advantage to provide a specialized experience for students, and to help better understand her team.

“I have a keen understanding of the student learning journey in terms of what that looks like in class and through programs, and then what kinds of supports we can put in place to help students,” said Webb.

“Because of that, I have a lot of respect from other faculty and academic administrators here, which really helps build further relationships

and collaborations.”

One of Webb’s focuses for her time as VP students is mental health. Although she asserts that UFV currently has a dedicated team, and lower wait times than one would find in the community, she said UFV is still working to improve the student experience.

“This past year we were able to hire two temporary full-time counselors and we have advocated for and successfully received full-time funding for them,” said Webb.

Webb sees the matter of students’ wellbeing as something that needs to be viewed proactively, rather than reactively. Rather than deal with a crisis situation, Webb believes UFV needs to take preventative steps when it comes to mental health.

“What are we doing before students arrive on campus? What are we doing as soon as they arrive on campus? And how are we supporting them with skill development and whatnot in managing stressors and accessing different resources on campus before things become a crisis, and building ideas about health and wellness more firmly into our orientation programming,” said Webb.

She also hopes someone outside UFV with an objective point of view will be willing to come in to take a look at our current mental health model and see where we can improve how students are being supported.

Aside for Webb’s plans for the counseling centre, she’s also put in motion several other initiatives,

including moving the Indigenous Student Centre to student services in B214, which will allow for better collaboration between both centres.

Webb and her team have also been working with the Career Centre to create the Centre for Experiential and Career Education.

“We’re launching the centre for experiential and career education, which takes our current career centre and merges it with our co-curricular record and with our experiential education office to create a one-stop shop for students,” said Webb.

Webb believes dedication, commitment, and growth are what makes a good team, along with a willingness to work with other facets of the UFV community.

“We're highly collaborative,” said Webb. “My job description has that written right into it; I’m more than happy to collaborate with anyone who wants to come to the table to bring ideas to share.”

Due to Webb’s long-standing involvement at UFV, she’s had substantial time to observe the UFV community. And, despite it being labelled a commuter campus, Webb believes UFV’s campus culture is thriving.

“There's so many events, there's so many things, and there's a growing group of students that really want to be engaged,” said Webb. “They're finding opportunities to be engaged and there's no shortage of us encouraging them to be engaged. I think that we're on the cusp of really exciting things and things that we can grow.”

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Student Union Society candidate Q&As Candidates for executive positions at SUS discuss collaboration, student engagement, and SUS initiatives

TRIPAT SANDHU — PRESIDENT How will your experiences and skills help you to fulfill this role?

The role of the president for SUS is basically being the chief executive of the society and being an advocate for the students. At UFV I'm really involved with the campus. Not only am I a student athlete on the soccer team, but I volunteer for a few hours every week with the current president doing tasks that the president needs me to do. I'm a peer supporter for communications for international students and they bring a lot of issues academically which expose me to different issues on campus. Off-campus in the community I run my own nonprofit organization (Sikh Sewa International Society of Youth). My friends and I founded it in when I was in grade 11 and we provide local and international relief to citizens who are in poverty.

Right now we've done three annual eye camps in India, and now we want to do a dental camp in the upcoming winter.

So SUS is also a nonprofit organization. Just being in a leadership position and collaborating with different organizations, I've had a lot of experience which I can transfer to being president of SUS. What would you say is or should be SUS’s main mission?

To make decisions that benefit students.

What I mean by this is that executives shouldn't just have a personal agenda that they want to complete, but they should have an agenda that appeals to the students and actually benefits them, because we're supposed to be the voice for the students and trying to make this university more engaging.

How would you look to promote collaboration with other programs within the university?

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THOMAS COHEN — VICE PRESIDENT STUDENTS When I say that I want other groups and associations, clubs and associations collaborating with us, I mean that we host events together, and we use teamwork and allot the resources and finances among each other so we can save time and have a better event that is more popular among a larger audience of students. Examples are having one orientation together; maybe SUS and all the other organizations that want to pitch in for an orientation, we can do it together. Or just having a sports day — maybe Student Life, SUS, and UFV Rec can do it together.

Why do you think that this type of collaboration isn’t currently happening?

From what I've experienced, it's been a lot of headbutting and competition and trying to one up each other with events, and just trying to promote your own organization. But instead I feel like everyone can do it together and all get the benefit at the end of the day.

What about SUS as an organization would you look to improve/change?

One thing is transparency. I want students to know exactly where funds are going. Over the past few years some funds have not been disclosed to a lot of clubs and associations because I've [heard] a lot of complaints about that. I want more transparency and less hiding secrets from students because, after all, it is for students.

Another thing I would change is the way that things are marketed.

I want emails to be less overloaded and just with important information that students want to look at. Because I've heard one too many times that students just delete every SUS email there is, and I want to change that.

How will your experiences and skills help you fulfill this role?

That's a bit of a tricky question. It's been an incredibly hard learning curve applying for this position. I didn't know a lot about SUS before, but I think I've learned a lot in the [last] couple of weeks. But I don't have a lot of professional experience that pertains to this position, exactly. What I will say is that I'm a people person. I'm very personable, friendly, approachable, and I have a lot of friends and family that are either part of a minority groups or they suffer from autism or depression. I have a lot of life experience that I think I could bring to this role.

I'm [also] part of the collegiate league team here; I'm team captain. I have to wrangle people left and right. You know, like, “Hey, we have a game tomorrow. We're all going to meet up at here to get on this bus and go to this game,” et cetera. So I think wrangling people, you know, making sure things run smoothly is one of my strengths.

What type of programming do you think SUS is lacking right now?

I think SUS in particular is lacking a lot of mental health action campaigning. There has been a lot of campaigning the last few years about making sure people understand what this is, make sure there's less stigma against people that suffer from mental health issues, but there's never been a set of events that deal with it that actually promotes like, “Hey, if you're suffering from this, here's where you go to get help.” This is the next step of the plan. So that's, I think, one of the biggest sets of events that I want to focus on.

How would you encourage student engagement in events like this?

That's one of the biggest problems that we have when relating to the student body.

Not necessarily plans for SUS, events moving forward, but just general involvement from other people. I think one of the biggest problems that the student body faces when trying to come to SUS events is that (a) they don't know what's going on, (b) they don't think it's going to be fun, and (c) their friends aren't going. So if we tried to

gamify some of the events, not the serious ones, but if we make it more fun, perhaps offer prizes, things that want people want to show up for, then we'll get student engagement and people will start talking to their friends, their family, like, “Hey, I went to this event. It was really, really fun.” Then it'll spread like that and then more serious events come along and they're like, “This actually sounds really cool. Maybe we can go to this.”

Is there anything in the past that SUS has done that you would have done differently, or believe could have been done differently?

I think it was a big problem with the orientation that recently happened, when Student Life did their own and SUS did their own as well, and it just seems kind of asinine. Like, why? If people are doing the same thing, you should work together; that's pretty much my idea. Even if you have differing viewpoints, if you pull your resources, you'll probably get both done instead of going 75 per cent on one way and 50 per cent on the other. I'm not saying that UFV and Student Life should just be merged, because obviously they have different ideals, but if there's a chance for common ground. It's kind of shooting yourself in the foot if you don't step on it.

How will you look to increase collaboration between SUS and the university?

That's also a bit of a tricky one since I don't know the behind-the-scenes workings, but if there are problems between the SUS and another entity, say it’s the UFV OReg board, and people can't come to orientation so there's problems going on. People don't understand because maybe they're from another country or they don't speak English as a second language. If there are financial issues, like we can't afford an interpreter or translator, then we should definitely talk to UFV about that or they could talk to us.

I can't express how important it would be if everybody was working together on the same page. We have such a power house right across the green from us. Why can't we be friends, you know?

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GURVIR GILL — VICE PRESIDENT EXTERNAL How will your experiences and skills help you to fulfill this role?

My experiences over the past few years with the university have focused on working with students and for students. The last two years I did serve as president so part of that role is the public relations component. I think having that experience in this role as being the major spokesperson, but now moving into a role that focuses on the federal government, municipal government, and even on campus, the skills that I have learned during my presidency will help me to move into that role and be more targeted to things that I like and want to do in school.

What would you do to increase transparency and communication with the student body?

I think something that will help transparency and communication to the members would be more communication out there. As a candidate, something I would like to do is really increase the amount of information we pump out to our members. We do have emails, but I think more tabling and other little things throughout the semester would be good, as well as social media; I know we do a good job on Facebook, but other platforms as well.

I think that would be a good way to engage this up-and-coming tech generation that will be our newest members coming in. And the amount, I don’t mean like now we do it five times so let’s do it 10 times, but more in depth with our members and diving into projects and press releases; I think that is something we started doing this past year, but just continuing that trend.

How will you look to make tangible changes with your advocacy work around the university?

I think making tangible changes with the university is both what students see visibly and things behind the scenes. I know some of the discussions in the past would be looking into a fall reading break, looking into group study policies, sexualized violence policies — some of these things where students may not see all the work that goes behind the scenes.

But when they are implemented they will see more of the effect.

Like if we had a fall reading break I am sure everyone would see the reality, the change of that, because they would physically get days off in the fall semester. Whereas a lot of that work is research, meetings with the univer-

sity, more behind the scenes. Same with policies: more developing and implementing a group study policy. One of the biggest things you would see students kind of cringe toward is group projects. Students are not strongly fond of group projects, so one of those things is looking to better protect students and their individual work when in group scenarios. So working with the university and administration for things like that on campus as well as other big changes that they may see. Working with the president at the university, in the cities, to bring in the Fraser Valley Express. I know that is something that has been mentioned in the past and something I would love to help be a part of moving forward, because that is another big, tangible, visible change students can see.

What do you think is a priority issue that UFV students want SUS to advocate for?

I think the priority would be somewhat around the class schedule and how it works at UFV … I think the first major issue that I have heard is lining up the class schedule and the exam schedule so students know the day you have classes will be the day you have exams at the same time. No shuffling your work schedule or the rest of your life — because students are juggling so many different things — but those last two weeks it’s trying to get days off from work and other things that they may not have pre-planned because their exams are on different times. Maybe just lining that up has definitely been a thing that I have heard over the years but I think that would be something good to advocate on.

How do you keep your finger on the pulse of what you think students want? How do you know what UFV students want to see changes in?

Something I would like to see and get done is doing surveying … Moving forward, I think something big would be surveys to ask the membership every now and then that’s like, “Hey, what would be some of your advocacy priorities?” Because I know as an organization there may be something on the agenda or something someone ran on as a platform, but throughout the year you may say, actually, that idea may not work, or there are some logistical problems, so we need a platform or system in place where we could get better communication with our members giving us feedback on certain ideas or topics.

KIMBERLEY HUNTER - VICE PRESIDENT STUDENTS How will your experiences and skills help you to fulfill this role?

I know that I haven’t been around the block for very long, but I personally feel like I have the passion and the drive to do the best for SUS. For my own skills, I have worked with notfor-profit organizations before and currently, so I have an idea of where to budget, and what kind of events should be planned, how it should be planned, and also who our target audience is.

What kind of programming do you think SUS is lacking right now?

I think that SUS is lacking in more cultural events and also ones that can help our student body progress forward after graduating and while in school.

Is there anything in the past that SUS has done that you would have done differently, or believe could have been done differently?

No comment.

What would you do to increase student engagement with SUS events?

I think we should be changing our marketing standpoint. We do a lot of marketing already just on Facebook

and on posters. I think that we should also put up some signs around campus aside from posters, just so then students are aware that this is happening during the week, if not tomorrow.

How will you look to increase collaboration between SUS and the university?

Can you elaborate on the question?

If SUS and the university don’t see eye to eye on an issue, how would you go about collaborating with the university?

I know when it comes to collaboration, both sides should gain something from it. My hope is that when we do collaborations with UFV that they will be able to see what they’re actually gaining from it, even if there is a bit of a disagreement. I feel that we should definitely just be taking things in stride. One step at a time is also a big thing; I feel like sometimes we may rush into things, but a lot of the time it’s a lot of careful planning and I feel like if we can give as much data and as much information to the university, in that way, it just doesn’t look like one organization is gaining something — everyone is gaining something from that.

JALEEN MACKAY - PRESIDENT Jaleen Mackay declined an interview for this article.

“I have no confidence that The Cascade will report my words truthfully, accurately, or in good faith,” Mackay said over email, when asked for an official statement.

ANDREW STAHL - COLLEGE OF ARTS REPRESENTATIVE Andrew Stahl did not respond to the request for an interview.

There was no contact email available in Stahl’s candidate statement, and the candidate did not respond to an email sent to their student email. The SUS chief electoral officer Kristina Anderson was unable to provide contact information for the candidate due to privacy restrictions.

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opinion@ufvcascade.ca Carissa Wiens — Opinion Editor

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Attending a weekly concert you never bought a ticket for

Concerns about SUS’s choice in entertainment for the SUB KATIE FRANCIS

Every Tuesday afternoon, students in the Student Union Building (SUB) are provided a free performance from UFV’s own Cambree Lovesy. Lovesy, a talented student who has up to a few thousand views on her YouTube music videos, has performed shows at popular venues such as the Roxy Cabaret in Downtown Vancouver, and released her newest album Kiss My Boots in November 2018, has been hired by the Student Union Society (SUS) to perform weekly for students in the SUB. SUS shut down the building’s radio music just over a year ago, which was played throughout the main hall, allegedly due to complaints that the songs were inappropriate for a school environment and too distracting for students. Since then, SUS has had a change of heart and decided to showcase music once again — but this time, live music from a UFV student.

It is important to note the difference in listening to background music when studying and working on assignments, to loud live music right in front of you.

One is easy to tune out to focus, while the other is less so. It is also worth noting that students would not bring their homework and study material to a concert — so why is a concert being forced onto students in one of the most popular student study halls on campus?

Some may recommend that if a student does not want to listen to live music, they can go elsewhere on campus,

but any student at UFV knows seating is limited around campus. The library is always full, and if you don’t book a room you’re out of luck. The cafeteria is known for being loud because it is a food service location and a place to eat — not necessarily study. As for Building A? Good luck finding a table near the Spirit Bear coffee shop that isn’t already occupied by one person guarding the entire table for themselves.

Lovesy is paid for her performances

by SUS. This is funded by student fees — so shouldn’t students have a say in who we hear perform? (If we decide to hear anyone perform at all.) Personally, there is only so much of Vance Joy’s “Riptide” that I can hear on a weekly basis, and don’t get me started on “Cowboy Take Me Away” by the Dixie Chicks.

I wonder if SUS would consider allowing other students to be represented, and showcase their talents. UFV has many other talented students. Right off the top of my head, I can think of Sabrina Van Tol, a criminology student with an amazing singing voice, as well as Joshua Goodman, a psychology student who, if you closed your eyes, you’d swear you were listening to Eminem rap. I’m sure the student body would be eager to support their fellow students and allow other students to make money for performing their talents. Allowing other students to present their talents not only brings entertainment to the SUB, but also unites students in a way that, in comparison to other universities, UFV lacks.

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The SUS elections do affect you CAT FRIESEN Next week, students will be given the chance to vote in new executives to the Student Union Society (SUS). In their yearlong term, the current SUS executives have succeeded in some areas (the launch of the Advanced Leadership Program, reintroduction of the food bank), and failed in others (a cancelled $20,000 concert, failure to follow through on many stated initiatives).

If you don’t plan on voting because you believe who runs SUS doesn’t affect you, or because you aren’t familiar with the candidates and their values, goals, and visions, I urge you to reconsider. Just as who runs our country affects us as citizens, so do SUS executives affect students.

Student unions are intended to advocate for students, provide services to students, and to support students academically and otherwise. The entire point of a student union is to represent students, both internally and externally, and who we vote in is significant in determining how the SUS will be run, and by extension, what we as students get back from them. And what we get back from them matters considering the $141.23 we pay each semester for their various services.

The SUS has jurisdiction over clubs and associations (to which they now only provide funds for fundraising events) and the majority of the Student Union Building (any room or equipment in the SUB must be rented through them), the shuttle bus, and have the ability to plan and host events for students. In short, the SUS determines a substantial amount of student life at university outside of class time.

In case you missed the Q&A periods, The Cascade conducted interviews with prospective candidates: Tripat Sandhu (president), Gurvir Gill (vice president external),

Thomas Cohen (vice president students), and Kimberly Hunter (vice president students). Jaleen Mackay (president) and Andrew Stahl (college of arts representative) were not available for comment. You can find the Q&As in the news section of this edition, or on our website.

Further, the Chilliwack campus candidate mixer is Wednesday, March 27 at 4 p.m. in Main Course CEP, and again Friday, March 29 at 4 p.m. in the SUB atrium. Take an hour out of your day to meet the people dictating a substantial part of the student experience and decide whom you’ll vote for. If you can’t make it to one of the mixers, Illustration by Cory Jensen

check out each candidate’s statement on the SUS website.

The voting period runs from April 1-4, and can be done through your student email or at voting stations around campus.

As I said, student unions are there to serve the students. It’s up to students to decide if the student union is doing enough, and if they’re not, it’s up to students to speak up about it (through voting or otherwise). As with everything else, words aren’t enough. Action needs to be taken, and in this instance, it’s as easy as educating yourself on the candidates and, when the time comes, voting.

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Regarding the SUS fee referendum Are you in favor of reducing the Health and Dental fee by $20.00?

JOEL ROBERTSON-TAYLOR Asking the referendum question as the SUS has, offering fee reductions to U-Pass and Health and Dental (which are appropriated funds, meaning they’re designated for specific use) in exchange for a fee increase to the general SUS fee holds fee decreases ransom in order to free up money to be spent freely.

As the original referendum email to students stated, “This [health and dental] fee reduction will not impact the services and coverage of the SUS health and dental plan,” which means the SUS has been offered the same medical coverage at a lower premium. It would be unethical for them not to lower the fee, regardless of any change to any other fee.

What does this mean? Well, students

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should ask the student union to pose another referendum question: “Are you in favour of reducing the health and dental fee by $20?”

But this isn’t possible, according to SUS president Gurvir Gill. When asked why each fee change couldn’t be asked as separate questions, he said in an email, “All the fees are intertwined, as they all rely on each other.” However, they do not. Each fee is separate. That’s why they’re separate fees.

Students, you may not know, are allowed to call their own referendums. A petition of one per cent of UFV students can call for a referendum to decrease the health and dental fee without increasing others.

The question currently being posed is a revised version of the first question. The first iteration of the question was worded in a way that made it seem better than it

is. Here’s how their math went wrong: the health and dental fee is charged once a year while other fees are charged semesterly, meaning only savings across the fall semester were accounted for. A student enrolled in both fall and winter semesters would see a net savings of only $12.75 from a net payment of what is currently $497.69 — a 2.6 per cent savings.

That the question was reworded only after questions from students and The Cascade is not a good indication of how funds are handled.

Referendum what?

UFV students are fee-paying members of the three societies recognized by UFV: the Student Union Society, CIVL 101.7, and The Cascade. To each, you pay $141.23, $7.85, and $6.12 per semester, respectively. (Note: you pay an additional $215.59 — or $143.73 if you start in winter semester — per year

to the SUS for health and dental coverage, which students may opt out of.)

The SUS U-Pass program used to give students discounts at Fraser Valley retail stores like Hemingway’s Books, Replay Boardshop, Apple Auto Glass, Barberville Barber Shop, Bikram Yoga, Fraser Valley Tai Chi, The Goddess Movement, and the Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre — the list went on and on. The SUS cut their partnership with the Leisure Centre two years ago and has been unable to keep any of these previously listed offerings ongoing.

Further cuts to programs that students actually use and reallocating money to funds that are alleged by the student union to increase student union wages is not worth a few dollars a year savings, considering that the health and dental fee can be reduced regardless.

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Bookman’s holiday

How do you find the time to read for pleasure?

ALEISTER GWYNNE I am one of that supposedly rare and dwindling breed of young people who not only reads for pleasure, but reads actual, physical books. While others in my classes are flipping through their phones, I am more likely to be pursuing a paperback novel, or maybe even a physical newspaper or magazine. Despite this, I read much less offline (and even online) than I did back in grade school. My love for reading has not changed, at least I don’t think so, but I find less time for it than I used to.

“My love for reading has not changed … but I find less time for it than I used to.”

University work involves a lot of reading and writing. Some of it is interesting and rewarding.

English classes in particular have exposed me to good literature that I might not have explored otherwise. Much more often however, getting through the course readings can be a tedious slog.

After a session of force-feeding myself a block of dry academic prose, I am not much in the mood for yet more reading. Likewise, even though writing fiction is supposedly my hobby (and hopefully my future profession), I rarely write for pleasure because I feel burnt-out after churning out essays and reports for school. The analogy of the “busman’s holiday,” when a person does what they do at work for pleasure outside of work, does not seem to apply in this case.

The offline nature of books and other print literature can be both a blessing and a curse. Because they do not depend on power or an internet connection, they can be read anytime, anywhere. Unfortunately, this means that doing so can always be put off for later. School work, and less readily accessible electronic entertainment, takes priority when it is available. Entertainment reading tends to get pushed into the in-between times when I cannot do either of the former, and such times are

rare.

I love a good fantasy novel, and lately I have been reading The Black Company by Glen Cook. I have been reading it off and on since I got it as a Christmas gift as part of a set of the complete series of the same name. Four months later I still have yet to finish the first book, and there are several more left to go.

Lately, my mother has been pressuring me to read 1984 by George Orwell. Yes, I know, shame on me for not having read 1984 already. It is supposedly one of those books that everyone ought to read, but there are an awful lot of those. There are books you have to read for work, books you ought to read because they are so popular or culturally important, and books you want to read because you simply find them enjoyable (or think you will). The first category always takes priority.

Eventually you can get through it all, if only for a little while before the next assignment or semester puts you back to square one. While you are dealing with that, the list of the other two categories grows longer and longer. The “to read” list eventually becomes so long that you have no hope of ever getting through it all, even if you had all the time in the world.

Sometimes I try to substitute the satisfaction of reading books by buying new ones. Few things are more pleasurable to me than going book shopping. Ironically, only half of my new acquisitions will actually get read beyond the first chapter or two because often I get distracted and forget about them, which is all too easy when there are long times between reading sessions. In all likelihood, they will just end up scattered around my room because my bookcase has been full to overflowing for a long time now, but I still want more. Reading has become yet another victim of our ruthless commodity culture.

Perhaps reading print is a form of entertainment whose time has come and gone, but I do not believe that. Reading is still a perfectly good and valid form of entertainment. The problem is, not only is there rarely enough free time for such a time-consuming hobby, it is too similar to work, at least for students.

Dear Robin

Cheap cheats Dear Robin,

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 opiniongiver 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

Thanks in advance, Bargaining in buses Hey hey,

Achy breaky back Dear Robin, The chairs in UFV classrooms are way too hard, and after a three-hour class my back is always killing me. How can I make my time in the classroom a bit more comfortable?

Thanks, Aching in Abbotsford Hello, You’ve made a great point. I find the chairs at UFV not only to be hard, but hostile. It’s like the chairs themselves don’t want us sitting in them. To make class more comfortable I highly recommend getting the ever sought-after Kardashian Ass Implants. They’re not only on sale at the moment (go to the guy behind Building T in the yellow T-shirt at 4:30 p.m. on weekdays for the coupon), but will look great with any stretchy pants you have. Plus the body adjustment will keep you comfy as hell during those three-hour lectures.

Illustration by Cory Jensen

Do you have any tips for traveling on the cheap? My buddies and I are tripping down to Cali this summer and don’t wanna break the bank. Especially not on shit like toothpaste and clean underwear.

Traveling on a tight budget is good for the mind, body, and soul. It cleanses you from worldly possessions that we put too much value on, like denim shorts and avocados, and helps focus the mind on what truly matters in your life: drunk on your butt experiences you won’t remember the next day. Firstly, if anyone in your crew will be operating a motor vehicle please keep the booze and other substances on the back burner.

Doing so will not only keep you safe while on the road, but save you money. Secondly, make sure you don’t compromise nutrition for deals. Gas stations are always stacked with ovenbaked potato chips and jerky made from once alive real cows, which are both holistic options for snacking. Lastly, make sure to use nature instead of toilet paper.

Robin

Robin

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OPINION

VOL. 27 // ISSUE 11

Life //

Fight or flight

UFV //

Mental health at university Why professors should foster an environment of learning, not anxiety DARIEN JOHNSEN

Illustration by Kayt Hine

NADIA TUDHOPE This may be a nihilistic approach, but the fact that I, in high probability, have flown in a plane model that has recently been grounded due to safety issues has had very little effect on me, if any.

The thing is, we’ve probably all flown in one of these planes (or one with equally dangerous issues) and we, like everyone else, were blissfully unaware of the problems in the potential death-trap we were flying.

“Regardless of the model you’re flying on, your life is not in your hands.”

If you’re going to take a plane somewhere, you’re signing up for a situation you have absolutely no control over. Regardless of the model you’re flying on, your life is not in your hands. I don’t know anyone who takes plane models into account when scheduling flights or who runs background checks on the pilot and crew. (Although this would probably take significant inside information and some serious privacy violations to pull off.) And even if you did know about a potential problem in the model, would it really make a difference? Would it be something you’d be able to avoid?

Could you see the plane outside, waiting to be boarded, and decide “Nope, not for me, I don’t trust S.S. Broken Phalange Sir Crashalots” and demand they move your flight to a different model?

There’s a certain serenity to putting your life in someone else’s hands — yeah, you could die, but you can be calm about

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it because it’s not your responsibility. The plane could crash and strand you in the ocean and sure, that would suck, but it’s not your problem. Life is absurd. You’re not in charge here; well, that’s how I view it.

But I probably can’t be trusted to have an opinion on flying. One time, when my family’s early morning connecting flight got delayed for six hours because there was a problem with the plane, my cousin, fed up with my complaining, asked something along the lines of “They’re fixing technical issues Nadia, do you want to get on a plane that could crash and kill you?” and I, sleep-deprived from our red-eye flight earlier and unable to stand another endless three hours in the airport, looked her in the eye and said “Yeah, I’d honestly rather die in a plane crash than be here another hour.” I think I was only about 36 per cent joking.

I’ve never been scared of flying, and maybe that’s part of why I’m so careless about it. I’m not afraid of heights, I don’t get airsick or altitude nosebleeds, and I consider takeoff to be analogous with a fun ride; I love road trips, and in a sort of unfailingly optimistic way, consider flying to be an extension of this — cramped seats that were not made for sleeping aside. Maybe I can be so cavalier about the prospect of my plane crashing because I’m already boarding with a (kind of out-ofcharacter) positive attitude.

We have no control when it comes to planes, and there’s probably a lot we don’t know about certain aircraft models that could affect which flights we’re willing to board. Sometimes, planes crash and you get stranded on Nikumaroro and probably get eaten by crabs.

That’s life. Shit happens.

Last week, my professor shamed our class for twenty minutes straight as he went through our midterm. Most of us had done very poorly or failed. His tone was rude, disapproving, and condescending. I could feel his spite; I could see the lack of respect he had for us in his eyes. He even scoffed at students as he plopped their marked tests down on the desk and called individuals out in front of the class for not having studied certain sections.

I, like many others, had bombed that midterm. No, I didn’t study enough, and yes, I should have known the material. But I’ve also been sick this semester, and I could accept the failure as part and parcel of being a student with a mental illness. Sometimes, you don’t do your best, for one reason

or another. But I have concerns about my professor’s scornful response.

In 2016, the National College Health Association surveyed Canadian post-secondary students about their mental health experiences and reported that, in the past 12 months, 44 per cent of respondants had felt so depressed that it was difficult to function, 2.1 per cent had attempted suicide, and a further 13 per cent reported contemplating suicide.

Earlier this month, a student at the University of Toronto committed suicide — the third person to do so at the university since last June.

With statistics like this, it makes sense to address the issue of mental health.

Most universities have increased mental health support services and encourage awareness of mental health. Some pro-

fessors have become more aware as well. UFV has been taking steps towards making the campus mental health friendly. Bell Let’s Talk Day is always hyped up and we have a resident therapy

internalized and result in avoidance tactics, withdrawal, and psychological problems. With this in mind, having staff that are trained to recognize mental health issues and teach with mental illness in mind is important in fostering a healthy learning environment.

According to The Mental Health Commission of Canada, “The highest rate of mental health problems and illnesses is among young adults ages 20 to 29, a time when young people are generally beginning post-secondary education and careers.” dog, along with a Mental Health As a PSA to professors out there: Awareness Club. These are all re- The Mental Health Commision of ally great things, but there needs Canada reported that 1,200,000 to be a deeper change in how we people in Canada between the operate and treat people, not just ages of 20-29 were suffering from mental health friendliness. mental health issues in 2011. So, We live in a society that is con- it is safe to assume that a signifistantly telling us we are not good cant portion of your class probably suffers from a mental illness, whether they’ve told you or not. If a student seems like they’re falling asleep or gazing off into dreamland, it could be indicative of something else they’re struggling with. Students fail tests and don’t hand stuff in; you don’t have to praise them anyway or ignore the failure, or even be overly accommodating, just don’t be rude or condescending about it by singling out and insulting students or acting offended by poor performance. Students don’t need that.

As for students, don’t be afraid to take time for your Illustration by Kayt Hine mental health. If you fail an assignment, it’s okay. enough and that we need to do You are still worthy and valumore. Nowhere is this more ap- able. Your GPA can take a hit and parent than at universities. Part of bounce back, but it’s a lot harder mental health awareness should to bounce back from a serious include training professors and bought with mental illness. Take staff at universities on how to re- care of your mind and self. spond to and help students who If you’re really struggling, are struggling with it. Universi- don’t feel that it is illegitimate. ties are breeding grounds for Register with UFV’s Centre for mental illness and suicide. Many Accessibility and they will enstudents are away from home, sure that you’re accommodated struggling with money, jobs, rela- and will even communicate with tionships, major career decisions, your professors for you. Don’t and more. be afraid to reach out to Student This is why it’s a problem when Services for counselling, make professors use shame to “encour- an appointment, or tell them that age” their students to do better. it’s an emergency situation. CriThe effectiveness of shame as a sis hotlines are numerous: check motivation tactic and its negative out the Fraser Valley Crisis Line, consequences on human develop- 1-877-820-7444; the Suicide Prement have been debated in the vention Hotline, 1-800-SUICIDE business, psychology,and teach- (1-800-784-2433); or for the Criing community over the years. sis Text Line, just text HOME to Some say that shame can moti- 686868 and a responder will reply vate people to better themselves and continue texting with you — others say that shame can be until you are calm.

“It’s a problem when professors use shame to “encourage” their students to do better.”

BRIEF BITS OF BITE-SIZED BREVITY

SN S AP HO TS

CURTAILED COMMENTARY ON CURRENT CONDITIONS

Illustrations by Satinder Dhillon

Hot mess Can we talk for a minute about the state of the public bulletin boards on campus?

There are notices on the following: rooms for rent, summer jobs available, participants needed for a survey on the female menstrual cycle, various clubs’ longpast fundraising events, advertisements for courses, speakers, caterers, and the list goes on. It is honestly the most insane assortment of flyers you will ever see, tacked on with no regard whatsoever for aesthetic appeal;

Nightly decisions just a sad plea that some passerby will stop to read it and take action. These bulletin boards are a true representation of this maniacal time in the semester, with research papers, exams, and group projects all creeping up on us — so many notices, so many due dates, so little time to do it all. I long for a new semester with bulletin boards swept clean of all the junk and fresh slates ready to take on a whole new batch of Canva-created posters.

Andrea Sadowski

The geese are back in town It’s officially spring. Not because the calendar says so. Not because it stopped snowing and warmed up 20 degrees. But because the true harbingers of the season have arrived: UFV’s resident Canada geese.

These good, good geese showed up on the patch of grass across from Baker House last week, after going off to whatever tropical paradise geese spend the winter in. I like to think it’s the same pair that’s been spending most of their time at UFV year after year. I wonder if they’ve started to pick up some information from

eavesdropping on students? Maybe they’re students themselves, and that’s why they’re around so much. Is it stereotyping for me to think that they’re probably in the aviation program?

Regardless, these big, boisterous birds should be honoured in some way by the university.

Perhaps they can team up with Sasq’ets as co-mascots, or find a space on the university coat of arms. At the very least, an honorary doctorate seems in order.

Jeff Mijo-Burch

Every evening I face a difficult decision: do I let my cat sleep on my bed with me or close the door and leave him out on the couch? When I let him come into the bedroom he does not sleep quietly — he snores, loudly. Plus he doesn’t prefer to sleep on the mattress, but on my body instead. Usually my neck, to be specific. All of this is accompanied by purring for a long time before he falls asleep. After thinking about the ruckus he makes at night one would think, Okay, well, lock him out of your room.

This is also difficult to do because as soon as Liquorice realizes I’m not coming back to the couch with him, he will claw and scratch the door to my bedroom. When the clawing doesn’t work, he sobs for hours on end.

Since I only have two rooms in my place, my options are limited.

But even though I complain, I kind of like this because of all the attention I get, even if it’s only from my cat.

Carissa Wiens

Proud plant mom This year, since I’ll have my own garden for the first time ever, I decided to buy a few seeds to see what I could grow. I drove myself over to the garden centre, made friends with the resident cats, and picked out a few different types of flowers that’ll enjoy lots of sun and probably won’t be eaten by my dogs. Well, a few turned into 12 — including a black pansie-like thing called nemophila I unfortunately keep calling necrophilia — and two full plants (a rubber plant named Rudy and a maidenhair fern named Francesca).

I’ve always been told gardening is a hobby of patience, but it’s been less than a week since I planted the seeds and a few are already poking through the dirt! The black-eyed Susans are still tiny, but the lupins have already shot up a centimetre, Rudy has new shoots, and Francesca has unfurled another three or so inches in every direction. I am a proud plant mom, and I can’t wait to stick these boys in the garden and watch them bloom.

Cat Friesen

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by: Joel Robertson-Taylor

UFV's Food Insecurity After reopening last year, food bank numbers shed light on student access to food

In September 2018, the Peer Resource & Leadership Centre (PRLC) reopened the food bank. The space, located on the Student Union Building’s (SUB) third floor, through a glass door with mountainscape stenciling, was formerly operated as a food bank by the Student Union Society (SUS).

received for the UFV Exceptional Teamwork Award, which was donated to the food bank, and matched by two other departments for $7,500 in seed funds. That was followed by a big Costco run.

It had been evident to the PRLC that there was a need. Just how prevalent food insecurity is wasn’t anticipated. Then, on Sept. 5, the first food hamper was given out by Ashley Ward-Hall, coordinator for the PRLC.

“Three-quarters are Abbotsford people, a quarter are Chilliwack,” Ward-Hall said. “We collect gender, age, if you've got dependents, student status, employment status, marital status — that kind of stuff.”

“We knew that food insecurity was an issue,” Ward-Hall said. “Anytime we did events with free food, people would jump all over it.”

At free food events, according to Ward-Hall, students would make remarks like that being the only meal they’d eat that day.

The PRLC operates out of the northeast corner space on the first floor of the SUB, running the Student Life lounge and kitchen. The centre’s focus is to provide students with one-on-one support, health and wellness programming, and a welcoming environment. The food bank itself got started with $2,500 that Student Life

Ward-Hall said she’s been collecting usage data since the food bank opening eight months ago. Unfortunately, no previous data was provided by the SUS.

Here's a breakdown of some of the data: From September 2018 to the end of February 2019, 307 food hampers were requested by UFV students — 179 individual clients with 58 per cent of those being one-time users.

Of these, 157 gave their demographic information; something they’re not obligated to do to receive a hamper.

Full-time students represent 82 per cent of users, 17 per cent are parttime students, and 65 per cent of all were in their first year. Of the ethnicities represented, the three most common are South Asian (34 per cent), European (31 per cent), and Aboriginal (18 per cent). In the 2015/16 fiscal year, there were 689 students who self-identified as Aboriginal at

UFV; these students made up 4.8 per cent of the student body.

Another noteworthy group of overrepresented food bank users are international students, who make up 11.5 per cent of UFV students but 40 per cent of food bank users. Despite apparently higher-than-average levels of food insecurity, in order to register as international students, applicants must prove to the Candian government their ability to afford a Candian education and associated living expenses. According to immigration.ca, $10,000, plus tuition, is required for a 12-month period of schooling.

Executive director of UFV International, Dave McGuire said over email: “In terms of verifying financial ability, this tuition payment part of the process involves UFV. The other (living expenses) part is the domain of the Canadian government.”

A Vancouver Sun article titled “How international students are filling funding shortfalls” explains that B.C. universities and colleges have turned to relying on international student funding, which is typically three to four times greater than domestic, to make up for declining government funding. According to the B.C. Federation of Students, government grants provided 67 per cent of post-secondary operating funds in 2000, but just 45 per cent by 2015.

At UFV, international tuition for a two-semester year is $17,160, while domestic students will pay $4,873.20 for 10 classes, according to the UFV website. UFV’s international enrollment has increased 87 per cent since 2012, according to the university's accountability report. Revenue generated from international students has more than doubled since 2010.

“It is not difficult to see why both provincial and federal governments have put significant efforts into drawing international students,” Stuart Neatby and Bala Yogesh wrote for the Vancouver Sun. “They contribute more than $3.5 billion to B.C.’s economy annually — more than industries such as forestry, pulp and paper, and fishing.”

what can be done. One of these initiatives will be a campus-wide study, based off of the Hungry for Knowledge survey, which looked to assess the prevalence of student food inse-

of the larger food insecurity strategy. Another program in the works is a community garden, which would involve UFV Sustainability and the biology department with a pollinator garden to support local bee populations. Baillie said they’re also working with the Indigenous Student Centre to identify indigenous herbs, and even the English department to create a Shakespeare garden.

“It's one of those things, like, let's just bring everybody who was interested in and we’ll build from there,” Baillie said.

All that comes from over 130,000 international — one in five — students in B.C. “As mentioned ... the Government of Canada assesses whether or not they feel that a study permit applicant has the means to afford the other costs associated with studying in Canada.”

But all of this raises the question, is the government of Canada adequately assessing applicant’s financial situations?

“Still, like domestics students, international students can periodically run into financial difficulty,” McGuire said. “However, when it comes to many of UFV’s services, a UFV student is a UFV student. There’s the food bank and there’s the ability to access emergency funding.”

Unfortunately, not enough UFVspecific data exists to uncover the nuances of food insecurity on campus. Director of Student Life, Kyle Baillie said he wants to tackle the root of the problem.

“There's a couple other theories of course,” Baillie said. “But really the issue is if people are hungry, they're not able to learn at their optimum.

So how do we work to solve that?”

Responding to these issues, a food insecurity committee, spearheaded

by Baillie, was created. The committee, very much an action-oriented task group, Baillie said, meets once a month to organize programs that could positively impact students’ access to food.

Essentially, the committee is trying to figure out what’s going on and

curity across five Canadian universities in 2016. Baillie said they’ll look to recreate the study here at UFV and that the committee is currently working through research ethics approval.

“We want to figure out what exactly our scope is and how big of a problem we have on campus,” Baillie said. “Then, you know, the next logical question is, ‘What's the impact?’

There's a bigger dataset, and a bigger question to be asked here. And that's what we're trying to do.”

According to the study, which surveyed students at Brock University, Dalhousie University, Lakehead University, Ryerson University, and the University of Calgary, nearly two in five students were found to have experienced some level of food insecurity.

“Our findings suggest that food insecurity is a serious issue for postsecondary students in Canada,” the report concludes. Most students facing food access issues were moderately food insecure; however, 8.3 per cent experienced “severe food insecurity.”

“We have a very unique student population, as you know, so we're looking at doing that survey to try and get a better idea of what the bigger issues of food insecurity are,” said Ward-Hall.

Baillie said the committee is looking to interdisciplinary, inter-group solutions. The food bank is just a part

The committee is also working on a cooking program, free food event listings, and community dinners — an example being last Thanksgiving’s turkey dinner, which was offered for a toonie, or by donation.

Free food events for students, however, like the turkey dinner, have been barred from the SUB because of concerns from the SUS about profit losses to Fair Grounds café.

“They haven’t provided data to support this claim, but as this issue was clearly important to the UFV/SUS relationship, we have honoured it,” Baillie said. “Student Life is working with student groups to find other spaces on campus to host their events as we know these events are important to students who struggle with food insecurity.”

Regarding the SUS policy on free food events, president of SUS, Gurvir Gill, said in an email: “I would encourage any students that wish to include food at their events to come to speak to myself or our staff. We have had students bring in food to events in the past. SUS loves to work with our membership and support them to the best of our abilities to ensure their events run smoothly.”

The PRLC food bank is currently working with Abbotsford Community Services and the Abbotsford Food Bank to establish a partnership as a satellite location. This would see the Abby Food Bank supplying UFV with food, and UFV operating as a for-students branch of the Abby Food Bank.

“Based on how busy we've been since it started, it's definitely a service that needs to exist on campus and probably be better advertised as well as made bigger,” Ward-Hall said.

Hopefully after the summer, and a year of food bank operation, WardHall said, they’ll have a better understanding of campus food insecurity.

Those who have received hampers from the food bank, are thankful.

Ward-Hall said she has received many thanks for the service.

Legend:

Community Events are in UFV Events are in Music Events are in Art Events are in Cultural Events are in

Mar 27 Self Studies in Higher Education @ Room C1429 (Abbotsford Campus), 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Sikh Martial Art Exhibition @ Evered Hall (Abbotsford Campus), 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

UFV Aerospace Centre Info Session @ UFV Aerospace Centre (Abbotsford), 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Mar 28 Spring Break Special: Science World on the Road @ Mission Library, 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.

Electronics & Hard Drive Secure Destruction Day @ Abbotsford Police Department, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

PNT Acrylics w/ Nan @ House of Fine Art (Abbotsford), 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Harry Potter Event @ Chilliwack Library, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Paint and Sip @ Room B101 (Abbotsford Campus), 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

KAIROS Blanket Exercise @ Room A269 (Abbotsford Campus), 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

DADA Meeting - Digital Artists, Direct Access @ Highstreet Community Room (Abbotsford), 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Buckman Coe & Tonye @ Tractorgrease Cafe (Chilliwack), 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Note:

Some of these events require tickets, most are on Facebook.

If something catches your eye, take to the internet for more details.

SNAFU Presents: Dark Originn, Neveranother, and Subverter @ The Railyard (Mission), 7:00 p.m. - Midnight Welcome to the ‘60s @ Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 7:30 - 10:00 p.m.

Apr 4

Mar 30

Book Launch: Lexeywa — I Pass the Torch to You, by Bea Silver @ The Reach Gallery Museum (Abbotsford), 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Free Army of Sass Promo Class @ The Goddess Movement (Abbotsford), 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Study The Masters: Adult Art Class @ The Reach Gallery Museum (Abbotsford), 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Mix Those Difficult Colours w/ Instructor Glenn Tait @ House of Fine Art (Abbotsford), 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Kitty and the Rooster @ Tractorgrease Cafe (Chilliwack), 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Citizen Jane @ Acoustic Emporium (Chilliwack), 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Sideshow: Army of Sass @ 9525 College St. (Chilliwack), 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Welcome to the ‘60s @ Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 7:30 - 10:00 p.m.

Mar 31 Spa Pure Open House @ Spa Pure (Abbotsford), 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

‘We are Hockey’ Exhibit @ Sikh Heritage Museum (Abbotsford), 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

The Slocan Ramblers @ Tractorgrease Cafe (Chilliwack), 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Reel Change — Cedar: Tree Of Life + Hands of History @ The Reach Gallery Museum (Abbotsford), 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Apr 2

Abigail Lapell @ Tractorgrease Cafe (Chilliwack), 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Life Drawing Studio Session 2 w/ instructor Jesse Klassen @ House of Fine Art (Abbotsford), 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Painting Night with Salma Shami @ FVRL - Abbotsford Community Library, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Mar 29

Motherhood, Casinos, and Stephen Carl O’Shea @ Carport Manor (Abbotsford), 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Apr 3

Dead City w/ guests War Plan Red @ Captain’s Cabin Pub (Mission), 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Goat Yoga @ Maan Farms (Abbotsford), 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Meditation Class @ Two Dragons Tai Chi Academy (Abbotsford), 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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Blue Green Red Purple Yellow

Faculty Microlectures @ Spirit Bear Cafe (Abbotsford Campus), 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Faculty Publication Celebration @ U-House Room F124 (Abbotsford Campus), 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: Orientation Session @ Gathering Place — CEP-A1457 (Chilliwack Campus), 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Moonfruits & Sarah Osborne @ Tractorgrease Cafe (Chilliwack), 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Apr 5 VA 390 Community Arts Practice Exhibition: Opening Reception @ I-Lead Abby (Abbotsford), 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Blessed Release Show w/ Kristin Witko, Sylvia Platters, Warm Amps @ Abbotsford Rugby Football Club, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Feel Good Jacket @ The Railyard (Mission), 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Blues and Roots with Terminal Station @ Tractorgrease Cafe (Chilliwack), 9:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Apr 6 Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair: Open House & Public Viewing @ Envision Athletic Centre (Abbotsford Campus), 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Salt Thief @ Tractorgrease Cafe (Chilliwack), 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Apr 7 Billie Zizi @ Tractorgrease Cafe (Chilliwack), 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Apr 11 De-Stress with Doggos @ Mission Library, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

CULTURE

culture@ufvcascade.ca CULTURE Cassie de Jong — Culture Editor

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2019

Community Event //

Cleaning up with the community

Hundreds of people attend local Fraser Valley River Cleanup CASSIE DE JONG DAVID MYLES

Last Saturday, March 23, the 12th Annual Fraser River Cleanup made an appearance on Chilliwack shores near Gill Road. The event was put on by Fraser Riverkeeper, a Swim Drink Fish Canada initiative and non-profit that works to protect our waters. The event was also put on in part by their local company partner, Woodtone, a Chilliwack building materials supplier. According to Molly O’Ray, program manager with Fraser Riverkeeper, the annual event began years ago with just a few people cleaning up the river, but has now grown to the point where hundreds of people are attending. In the past 11 years, volunteers have removed over 125 tonnes of garbage from the Fraser. Take a look at this photo essay to catch a glimpse of the amazing effort that local Fraser Valley residents put in.

Participants found all kinds of strange items

“The nails will get into the water; which is bad for everyone” said a man to his daughter

All collected waste was sorted into large bins.

12th annual Fraser River Cleanup. March 23, 2019. (David Myles)

It wasn’t just families on foot; some people brought heavy equipment to really make an impact.

At the end of the day everyone was provided with a barbecue.

If you missed this event but are interested in making your contribution to local environmental cleanup initiatives, the Chilliwack Vedder River Cleanup Society has their upcoming cleanup on Saturday, April 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve in Chilliwack. For more information on this event, potential volunteers can contact info@cleanrivers.ca.

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Preview //

We are Hockey

UFV’s South Asian Studies Institute partners with Dr. Courtney Szto and the Vancouver Canucks for new exhibition CASSIE DE JONG

UFV’s South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) welcomes any and all individuals who are interested in the history of our nation’s favourite sport, hockey, to attend an exhibition that will showcase and celebrate Canadian diversity while illuminating the history of erasure present within the popular sport. The opening reception for this exhibition will take place this Friday, March 29 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Sikh Heritage Museum in Abbotsford.

The purpose of the exhibit is to question who the “we” is in Canadian hockey. The sport remains an iconic phenomena for Canadians across the world, but certain details regarding the racial history of hockey are often ignored.

This event is an opportunity to celebrate Canada’s unsung hockey heroes.

The idea for this exhibition first sprouted when SASI was approached a year ago by Dr. Courtney Szto, an assistant professor at Queen’s University who recently received her PhD from SFU. Her dissertation observed the

“Multiple narratives about hockey can exist in Canada … for the betterment of the game and Canadian society.” troubling erasure of people of colour from Canadian hockey history, and suggests that the privilege of being able to choose how history is re-told is a responsibility that should not be taken lightly. By negating the contributions that Canadians of colour have made to our nation’s favourite sport, we deny certain citizens visibility and legitimacy.

“The power of Hockey Night Punjabi is as a symbol of what is possible in Canada — of the Canada that could exist,” said Dr. Szto. “The broadcast has created space for marginalized stories and racialized talent to grab mainstream attention, which both legitimizes ethnic media and expands the agenda for mainstream sports media. It proves that multiple narratives about hockey can exist in Canada and for the betterment of the game and Canadian society.”

There will be a number of speakers at the launch, including UFV’s president and vice-chancellor, Dr. Joanne Ma-

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cLean. The keynote speakers will be two regular commentators of Hockey Night in Canada: Punjabi Edition, Randip Janda and Harnarayan Singh. The two will speak about the power of language, and how it has played a crucial role in changing how ice hockey is presented to Canadian audiences. Punjabis have a rich connection to the sport of hockey, which has been demonstrated by the success of Hockey Night Punjabi since it began broadcasting in 2008.

SASI is also ecstatic to announce that the Vancouver Canucks themselves will be making an appearance at the launch. They are acting as a community partner for the exhibit, and will be setting up an inflatable hockey game for young children in attendance.

In addition to making a loud and proud statement about the history of hockey, through this exhibit SASI will be showcasing the talent of UFV graduates and undergraduates. Recent UFV graphic design graduate Satinder Dhillon designed the entire exhibit. Also, current UFV business student Shan Dhaliwal led the social media strategy, and UFV computer information systems student Harshal Patel led the web presence leading up to the event.

Students interested in volunteering for the opening reception can contact SASI at sasi@ ufv.ca. If you are unable to dedicate your time as a volunteer, SASI still encourages all students, staff, faculty, and community members to attend and engage with the research, stories, and artifacts to broaden their own learning on this meaningful topic.

Those who miss the opening reception need not fret, for the exhibition will be on display for a full year until March 2020. Both the museum and National Historic Site are open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Column //

Cascade Kitchen:

BBQ Meatloaf

BBQ meatloaf. (Chandy Dancey)

CHANDY DANCEY 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.

Is it controversial for someone under the age of 50 to wholeheartedly love meatloaf? Maybe. Is it a beautiful vehicle to deliver flavour and protein with one of the least expensive kinds of meat on the market? You bet! From someone who used to avoid eating meatloaf by feeding it to neighbourhood cats, this recipe passes the test. Not only can you eat it on its own, but it’s essentially just cooked meat. Add your meatloaf leftovers to hash browns, sandwiches, tacos, chili, and to anything else that needs beefing up!

BBQ Meatloaf Ready in: 80 minutes. Serves: 6 Ingredients 1½ lb. ground beef, uncooked 1 egg 1 onion, chopped 125 ml (1/2 cup) milk 225 ml (1 cup) dried bread crumbs Salt and pepper to taste; ~ 5 ml (1 tsp) salt is a good starting point 7 ml (1½ tsp) garlic powder 79 ml (1/3 cup) BBQ sauce or ketchup 2 splashes of Worcheshire sauce (optional) Instructions

Sikh Heritage Museum hockey exhibition. (Shan Dhaliwal

1. Preheat your oven to 180 C (350 F).

2. Combine all ingredients (except BBQ sauce) into a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Nobody’s going to judge if you use clean hands, but you can also opt for persistence and a large spoon or a stand mixer.

3. Transfer the mixture into a lightly greased baking dish. I found that a loaf pan works just fine.

4. Pour the BBQ sauce on top and spread evenly.

5. Bake at 180 C (350 F) for 1 hour. To check if it’s done you can test for an internal temperature of 71 C (160 F) with a food thermometer (if you have one), or use a fork to check for any pink, to be on the safe side.

6. Serve and enjoy!

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Preview //

Act of Faith

UFV’s Danielle Klaudt stars in play centreing on miraculous recovery ALEXANDRA JOHNSON This April 11 to 20, UFV graduate Danielle Klaudt will be taking the stage at the Cultch (formally the Vancouver East Cultural Centre), one of Vancouver’s most diverse centres for arts and culture. The Cultch will be hosting the world premiere of Act of Faith, written by renowned Victoria playwright, Janet Munsil. This play tells the story of Faith — played

by Klaudt — based on the true, inexplicable recovery of a Vancouver woman who was paraplegic for 13 years.

The play was directed by Rena Cohen, artistic director for Realwheels Theatre.

“Disability is a part of the human condition.

It’s a complex and diverse feature of our culture, history, and identity — one we proudly reflect in all of Realwheels’ practices and productions,” said Cohen. “Janet Munsil expanded on that seed event to craft a story exploring the mystery and controversy of faith-based healing amid a spectrum of belief systems.”

With the use of a mixed-ability cast, Act of Faith includes many exciting Vancouver-based

performers. Emily Grace Brook, who lives with paraplegia, plays one of the leading roles of Jess, a young paraplegic woman. This play will explore the complex relationship between two friends and the controversy surrounding Faith’s mysterious recovery. Bringing in questions of faith and healing, this play looks to help the audience better understand the conflicting emotions that rose with this event.

The Cultch is located at the historic theatre on Venables Street in Vancouver. Tickets start at $24 and are available through the box office of the Cultch. The preview performance for the play begins April 11 at 8 p.m., with opening night occurring on April 12 at 8 p.m.

Though the play will continue at 8 p.m. for the duration of the performances, a matinee performance is available at 2 p.m. on April 14.

Act of Faith also offers ASL-interpreted performance with live audio description by VocalEye at the April 16 performance.

If you would like to become engaged in a conversation about the play, a post-show Artist Talkback will be happening April 14 and 16.

Club Spotlight //

Wildlife Protection Club Saving the Fraser Valley’s endangered species one toad at a time ANDREA SADOWSKI When you think of an endangered species, what comes to mind? Most likely something big, fluffy, and exotic, like polar bears, bengal tigers, or pandas.

What if I told you that the Fraser Valley is home to Canada’s most endangered amphibian, the Oregon spotted frog? Not to mention the westen painted turtle, B.C.’s only species of native pond turtle. In fact, the Fraser Valley is home to many more endangered species such as the great blue heron, pacific water shrew, spotted owl, and Oregon forestsnail. UFV has a new club dedicated to conservation: the Wildlife Protection Club. Formed to raise awareness for the protection of endangered wildlife here in the Fraser Valley, the club’s two main objectives are advocacy and fundraising for similar organizations, such as the Fraser Valley Conservancy.

Sasha Tuttle, a third-year biology major, founded the club in order to inform people of the many local species at serious risk of extinction, and to give people the tools to make an impact on campus. Tuttle has been passionate about wild critters ever since she was a little girl.

“It goes way back to when I was a kid and lived in Yarrow. I used to catch garter snakes and lizards and let them go,” said Tuttle. “I think it comes from my dad and my aborigninal heritage.”

Tuttle credits her passion toward helping endangered wildlife to her dad, who taught her to treat animals with as much respect as you would treat a fellow human being. She grew up respecting and wanting to conserve the environment that we, and many other living creatures, call home.

The group has held one event since their creation in January: a blanket and towel drive for the Elizabeth Wildlife Centre and Critter Care Wildlife Society. The club wanted to raise money for these well-deserving organizations, but thought that material donations would be more feasible for already pressed-for-cash students.

These organizations go through heaps of blankets and towels for rescued baby animals’ bedding and bathing.

Tuttle reported that most of the donations came from the Chilliwack campus; there were two bins here in Abbotsford, one at the Student Union Building and one at the library. They ended up with over nine garbage bags of blankets and towels.

Tuttle said there have been difficulties she and other executives have had while forming the club and organizing

events. When the club finally became registered with the Student Union Society (SUS), they stated their purpose was to raise awareness and do fundraising for endangered wildlife, and their club got approved under this mandate. However, they soon found out that SUS does not permit any kind of awareness events here on campus.

“They will not fund it, they will not allow it because it has to be planned by the university,’’ said Tuttle. “So we can’t even set up a table with a poster board and talk about a specific endangered species, and it kind of stinks.”

“We can’t even set up a table with a poster board and talk about a specific endangered species, and it kind of stinks.”

As well, SUS does not provide funding for clubs to fundraise for external organizations. Any capital needed to hold a fundraiser must come out of the student’s pocket.

The club has also experienced issues trying to gain members, since the club section of SUS’s website does not give nearly enough information that potential members may need. The Wildlife Protection Club’s mandate is not included on the site, which is problematic since it could be confused with the long-lost Animal Welfare Club that is still listed as a part of the current clubs page. However, you can send the group a message through their Facebook page.

The Wildlife Protection Club will be holding coffee sales during exam week to fill in the gaps while Tim’s hours are reduced and to raise money for the Fraser Valley Conservancy. If you need to fuel up on caffeine, but all the coffee shops on campus are closed, this club has you covered. They will tentatively be set up in Building G. The club has no more meetings this semester, but give them a like and a follow on their Facebook page “UFV’s Wildlife Protection Club” to stay updated on future events. The club plans to do activities such as habitat restoration, removal of invasive species, planting native species, and awareness campaigns during the summer. The club welcomes all students who are interested in ecology and conservation and want to join a group of people who are protecting wildlife here in our own backyard.

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sports@ufvcascade.ca The Cascade — Sports Editor

Baseball //

UFV baseball opening weekend: UFV impresses against VIU

UFV kicked off their baseball season going 3-1 against the VIU Mariners ALEX JESUS The air is beginning to change, the sun is shining just a little bit more, and yes, the baseball season has come to UFV. The Cascades, who now start their season shortly after most of the varsity programs have ended, began their road back to the conference championship game that eluded them the previous year. It all started this year in Nanaimo, as UFV met the VIU Mariners on Saturday, March 23.

The Cascades had a positive Saturday, winning and losing but in valuable fashion. The win took place in the first game of the day’s double header, which saw UFV emerge victorious with a score of 5-2. The second game was much harder, but a character-building experience for the team. After being down three runs in the eighth inning, UFV mounted a comeback, sending the game to extra innings.

The Cascades went on to lose in the 11th inning by a score of 5-4, but it signaled to UFV fans that this team wasn’t going to be easy to beat. Losing such a close game that required so much coordination as a team will prove to serve the Cascades well, as they continue to grow as a team and develop their skills, both tangible and intan-

gible. eighth innings and that did it; they won In their home opener, the Cascades the game by a score of 6-1. rebounded from their loss the previous With the Cascades up two games to one, afternoon and lifted their record above the last of the weekend’s matchups proved 0.500. In Sunday’s first meeting, the Cas- one of the closest of the four-game series. cades started strong, going up two runs The first five innings went scoreless, as to none in the first inning. Fast forward to neither team was willing to give up any the fifth and the Mariners answered back ground. In what seemed to be a trend on with a solo shot, Saturday, the but UFV counMariners got on tered with anthe scoreboard other two runs. with a big home It became evirun single that dent that while put them up 1-0.

VIU had the In the eighth inability to blast ning UFV was the ball over desperate, as the fence, they they needed at would have least one score to to do it more tie. Similar to Satconsistently, as urday’s second UFV made up game, the Casfor their lack of cades were able home runs in to come up big in methodical and the eighth inning. well-timed hits A big double play which led to saw UFV take scores. The Casthe lead in the cades earned eighth, leaving one more run only the ninth Men’s baseball. March 25, 2018 (UFV Cascades flickr.) in the sixth and inning for VIU

UFV Cascades Sports Scores March. 23– 24, 2019 Men’s Baseball Game/Date: UFV Versus VIU Saturday, March. 23, 2019 Result: Win (5-2) Loss (5-4) Men’s Baseball Game/Date: UFV Versus VIU Sunday March. 24, 2019 Result: Win (6-1) Win (2-1)

to come back. In the end, the Cascades held off the Mariners for the 2-1 win, going three and one over the course of the weekend.

The Cascades pitching was the difference maker at home, with leftie Brad Bishop posting a 1.50 earned run average (ERA) and righty Evan Petersen with a 1.35. The catching and hitting was also impressive, as UFV was poised for almost everything VIU threw at them. Next up for the Cascades is the Okanagan College Coyotes who head to Abbotsford’s Delair Park this Saturday for a doubleheader with the first game beginning at 12 p.m. and the second game beginning at 3 p.m.

Baseball //

UFV men’s baseball season preview Coming off a great season, what can we expect from the 2019 men’s baseball team?

ALEX JESUS The Cascades are in a fairly unique position this season. To their fan’s excitement, they had a fantastic 2018 campaign that saw them exceed until their championship game. Facing off against the Okanagan College Coyotes, they lost the conference title game by a score of 10-9. If that’s not close, I don’t know what is. With that said, what can we expect for this season?

Though we are four games into the season after last weekend, we already know a few things. One thing fans can be sure of is that a few of the returning Cascades from last season are set to once again lead the team to regular season and postseason success. Starting pitcher Dylan Emmons posted a top-10 finish for strikeouts last season while also getting a lot of time and experience on the mound, as he fielded

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46 1/3 innings. This along with his 2018 The Canadian College Baseball Conference (CCBC) second-team allstar selection gives fans a lot of hope for solid and consistent pitching in 2019, and he isn’t the only star pitcher on the team. Left-hander Brad Bishop looks to be a potential starter in 2019, playing very well this past weekend.

The bullpen for the UFV Cascades is shaping up to potentially be one of its best yet.

When it comes to batting, look out, because Riley Jepson is back. A batting title (0.489), top five finishes in home runs and runs batted in, and the league leader in walks, Jepson is the Cascades’ premier swinger. His numbers in the playoffs were even better. A number of other Cascades will look to expand their batting stats this season, and this along with a growing bullpen should have fans of UFV baseball very excited.

The question around this team will be the exact same question most teams get when they reach the top but come up just short: very simply, can they do all again, but even better? The key for the Cascades this year is experience, as many of their premier players are heading into their second and third years.

A few first-year players sig na l a posit i ve n e w lineup of potential stars for the squad, but it is the battle-

tested batters of yesteryear that really have the potential to turn it up a notch come the post season this year. But the most exciting part? Rotations. The Cascades have a plethora of solid position players of varying experience and years played (first to third year) which signals options should a first-year standout emerge.

All in all, this could very well be the year that the student population gravitates toward this up-and-coming baseball team. Though the Canada West teams playing in U SPORTS get a solid amount of attention, UFV is now fielding a very legit squad in the CCBC. All that’s left for this Cascades team is the conference championship.

Men’s baseball. March 25, 2018 (UFV Cascades flickr.)

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2019

Crossword //

Made by Cassie de Jong

ACROSS

DOWN

1: The action of taking something for one’s own use, typically without the owner’s permission.

2: A previous event or action that is regarded as an example to be considered in subsequent or similar circumstances.

3: A person employed to protect a building against intruders or damage.

4: The orange or yellow centre of an egg.

5: A below-ground room or level in a house that is typically used for storing nonperishables or wine.

6: A grayish-brown, mischievous mammal with a black mask and a ringed tail.

7: A portable computer that is suitable for use while traveling.

8: The belief in or study of the supernatural or supernormal powers.

9: A disease in which someone’s small intestine is hypersensitive to gluten.

LAST ISSUE’S

10: Whiskey from Scotland.

11: A room where an artist or photographer works.

12: A large medieval building, typically composed of thick stone walls, battlements, towers, and in many cases, a moat.

13: An irrational fear of spiders.

14: A person or thing that is very well known by the public, and in the home.

ANSWERS: Down: 1: Plagiarism 2: Astrodynamics 3: Isotope 4: Scar 5: Haematologist 7: Tablespoon 10: Admiral 13: Fare

Across: 1: Pyramid Scheme 6: Retirement 8: Ruby 9: Era 11: Opal 12: Mummifying 14: Constellation

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Horoscopes //

Astrological mysteries interpreted weekly by Morgana the Mystic

Aries — Mar 21 to Apr 19 You should strive to be at the top of your game this week. Demonstrate to the world your best quality: your fearlessness. Your bravery is both unique and inspiring to others.

Don’t be afraid to share your wealth; help others develop the confidence you naturally exude.

Taurus — Apr 20 to May 20 Don’t hold back what you have to say. You often forget to speak up before people start making changes around you and it leads to you having to live up to your stubborn nature.

If you let people know your opinion ahead of time, you can avoid a serious stalemate in the future.

Gemini — May 21 to Jun 20 There are only so many hours in a day, Gemini.

You have so much on the go right now it might be hard to figure out what it really is you need to focus on. Narrow down your priorities before you end up wearing yourself out. Your productivity will benefit from some clear direction.

Cancer —Jun 21 to Jul 22 Try to think positively this week. You may have worn yourself down into quite the slump, but it’s not impossible to get out of it. Strong-arm your natural sensitivity into working for you rather than against. It might take some time to feel better completely, but you’ll have no trouble finding the support you need from others.

Leo — Jul 23 to Aug 22 Mercury is nearly out of retrograde, but this doesn’t mean you should expect any issues to resolve themselves without any effort. You’ll have to work hard this week to get everything back to the way it was. In some cases, prepare to make compromises and create a new normal. Don’t overthink it; simplicity goes a long way.

Illustration by Elyssa English Sagittarius — Nov 22 to Dec 21 Embrace your inner social butterfly! While there’s nothing wrong with being a bit of an introvert, it doesn’t seem to suit you. Get together with friends and lift some spirits when you have the time. Now might be the perfect time to focus on building new friendships.

Virgo —Aug 23 to Sep 22 It might feel like the end of the semester is out to get you and you alone. It’s hard to get out of this mindset, but do your best to keep soldiering on. Others will be feeling the same way. Take some time to reach out and they’ll be more than happy to lend some support.

Capricorn — Dec 22 to Jan 19 Take some time out of your busy schedule to think about yourself. Where do you want to end up? Consider all aspects of your life, not just your career. You’re prone to equating professional success with happiness, and you might be in for an unpleasant surprise if you neglect to consider other parts of your future.

Libra — Sep 23 to Oct 22 Try to avoid making rash decisions, Libra.

You’re not known for your decisiveness and Aries season is certainly not the time to be changing it up. Think hard about what it is you want to accomplish, long before it’s time to set things in motion. Practice being cautious to avoid any mishaps.

Aquarius — Jan 20 to Feb 18 Deadlines are not suggestions, Aquarius. You perform well under pressure, but this doesn’t mean you have to force yourself into drastic situations to succeed. Give yourself the time to develop projects to their fullest extent.

You’ll be impressed by how much more you can accomplish if you start things early.

Scorpio — Oct 23 to Nov 21 Watch out for surprises this week, both good and bad. While you might be known as the most mysterious sign, you much prefer knowing what’s ahead of you. Unfortunately, you might not get that lucky. If risks are inescapable, do your best to pick a route that seems the most transparent

Pisces — Feb 19 to Mar 20 Venus enters your sign this week so be sure to honour it by treating yourself kindly. It doesn’t have to be anything extravagant; just take a little time to recognize your own importance. Don’t be afraid to be a little selfish. If you must, prioritize your needs over other people’s wants.

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arts@ufvcascade.ca Martin Castro — Arts Editor

VOL. 27 // ISSUE 11

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018

Album //

Afrobeat marries jazz in Kokoroko’s new album CHARTS 1

Dendrons Dendrons

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Ben Cottrill Spice-Box

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Blessed Salt

SHUFFLE AARON LEVY

BRAIN SALAD SURGEON

CIVL Station Manager Aaron Levy provides a shuffle themed around the last Cascade of the semester, and the break that's to come upon us all imminently!

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B.A. Johnston The Skid is Hot Tonight

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Primp Half-Bloom

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Devours Iconoclast

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Swim Team V

Living Hour Softer Faces

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Tiffany Pollack Eric Johanson Blues In My Blood

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Donovan Woods Both Ways

The Rolling Stones - “Miss You” I'm not sure if the Stones actually had an entire disco “phase” so to speak, though with tracks like “Emotional Rescue,” and this impossibly catchy classic Keef and Mitch recording, there certainly is a significant volume of disco-oriented tunage from the original deadly duo of rock and/or roll.

Wyclef Jean - “Gone Til November”

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11 Motherhood Dear Bongo

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Tal National Tantabara

It won't take until November, but The Cascade will be gone for a certain amount of time, likely to reappear at the start of the summer, and to stay consistent throughout and toward the fall, with a brief break in between.

You just must understand; we can't publish 52 weeks.

Arianna Grande - “Thank U, Next”

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Crumb (USA) Part III (Single)

I'm willing to dedicate my shuffle every single week for the next year to whomever feels like they can go out and get a similarly inaccurately spelled/drawn tattoo of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or otherwise similar characters, in tribute of the popular and recognizable chanteuse who brings us this hit.

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Billy Boy Arnold Chicago Plays the Stones

The Smashing Pumpkins “Farewell and Goodnight”

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Anna Burch Quit the Curse

Kate Nash Yesterday was Forever

The Pumpkins have songs for every occasion! Songs for “Tonight,” “Today,” “The Everlasting Gaze,” “Quiet” songs, songs for “Tales of a Scorched Earth,” songs about “Bodies,” songs that amount to “Zero,” and countdown all the way up to “Rocket” launches. And then there's this one, properly titled “Farewell and Goodnight.”

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Jo Passed Their Prime

14 Frankie Cosmos Haunted Items #1

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Fet.Nat Le Mal

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Khaled Hejira Born from a Wish Born from a Wish

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Nothing but chill vibes from Kokoroko

DARIEN JOHNSEN Afrobeat band Kokoroko released their self-titled debut EP on March 8. The Londonbased group is a collective of eight musicians inspired by Afrobeat artists such as Fela Kuti, Tony Allen, and Ebo Taylor. The album features sounds fused from West Africa and inner London with soulful jazzy vibes. Horns and guitars go off on passionate tangents only for other instruments to caress you afterwards with warm, smooth Afrobeat rhythms created with the use of traditional African instruments such as a shekere (a West African percussion instrument made of a dried gourd covered in beads). What comes of the combination is a beautiful, lively, and complex collection of sounds.

Kokoroko includes four tracks, one of which, “Abusey Junction,” was featured in a compilation album from Brownswood Recordings, We Out Here. The 2018 album featured artists from London’s young jazz-influenced scene, a growing and tight-knit community.

Kokoroko opens with “Adwa,” a track that is going somewhere,

and feeling good about it. Each instrument takes its turn to shine through in an upbeat and playful, but relaxed way.

Bursts of horn cry through and make you want to dance while fast snappy drums are complemented by crashes of symbols.

Halfway through, brief but expressive guitar licks add a layer to the music.

“Ti De” gives off chill vibes and good feelings while lazy horns sway between notes and a soft bass adds comforting undertones. With subtle vocals that soothe the soul, this song is laying on the beach with no cares or worries.

The third track, “Uman,” opens with a trio of horns.

Trumpet, trombone, and saxophone combine here to create a soulful, sorrowful lead into a heavy medley of bassey drum beats and the snap of beads from the skerere. It features a quick, foot-tapping rhythm with funky, muted notes jumping out of a clean guitar. This track invokes the wild but meticulous rhythm of a busy city.

“Abusey Junction” is the last track and the pinnacle of the album. This track takes its time; it’s got nowhere to be. Long, low notes from the horns com-

plimented by dabbles from the guitar induce chill vibes and will leave you swaying and snapping while also stimulating your mind, adding a dash of thoughtfulness. The pop of conga drums and heavy bass roots immerse your senses. This is the most accessible and modernsounding track on the record and could appeal to a wide variety of listeners.

The album features cultural roots with a modern take, like most jazz, and the music reflects its particular space in time. Everything about Kokoroko is subtly powerful, intentional, and reflective of its environment and the musicians behind its sound.

Each track is heavy with its own feeling and each instrument has its own strong personality, each taking their turns saying their piece. It really is a collective, as each sound plays off the others and adds to the whole. Horns and clean guitar are featured with minimal vocals, while the Afrobeat percussion keeps your foot tapping. Each track is smooth and careful. If you’re looking for an album to carry you calmly into the nice weather, this just might be it.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2019

Book //

Jasper Avery’s number one earth is a balm for those who need it Tack another one on to Metatron’s impeccable roster MARTIN CASTRO Published by Metatron Press, Jasper Avery’s number one earth is a collection of poems as much as it is a meditation on longing, belonging, and healing. Underscored

by Avery’s unhurried, wildly imaginative verse, number one earth imagines individual earthly experiences as constitutive of their own worlds, their own planet Earths, which are revealed to us calmly, methodically, and with a singular focus on the experience of healing a past hurt. number one earth’s already electric premise is made all the more powerful by how accessible Avery ensures it is to all readers.

In the first of the book’s three sections, Avery establishes a narrative frame through which they explore states of being (usually transitory states) through metaphorical Earths, suspended in jars of apricot jam inside a microwave oven or on a kitchen counter. On top of establishing a narrative frame, Avery vocalizes a deep sense of longing throughout the collection.

In vi they introduce the book’s jam jar image, which serves as a narrative framing device. “i am fourteen jars of apricot jam / for missing you / emptied and washed / set

out on the countertop / to remember the presence / of apricot jam,” writes Avery. “all physical events contain prior apricot jam / i am all physical events for missing you.”

In viii the number of Earths in jam jars has increased, which is reflective of the generative lean in Avery’s verse. Without fanfare or casting the increasing number of jam jars as an artificial imposition, Avery revels in a natural, unhurried growth, inside of which they take refuge. “i am now in possession of 371 earths / they live in jam jars full of pondlife / i have placed in my microwave.” Later in the same poem, Avery uses the image to launch into the book’s main section: “the sum of all other / physical sensations in the known universe / is more or less the sum of / apricot jams / that inhabit jam jars / now rewilding kitchen appliances… with this much accomplished / i begin to catalogue / the ways and things / in which i am / for missing you.”

If the collection’s central premise seems convoluted in principle, it is only because Avery attempts to recreate the many moments and times which make up an individual’s experience of living. In this, Avery embraces the transness of moving through states, physical, spiritual, temporal, or oth-

erwise. Through the rest of the book, Avery explores their childhood, their fears, and a radical sympathy with the natural world, borne out of a connection which is never explicitly stated, but always clearly present.

The book’s soft boundaries are a result of Avery’s unbridled imaginative dedication, through which they create a series of worlds within worlds and along the way, assert a forgiving, accepting ethos that encompasses Avery’s childhood and adult experiences, but is open also to the reader’s.

In their creation of a space for healing and acceptance (of the self, of the parts of the self in need of healing), Avery opens up an opportunity for the further implementation of wilful empathy and patience (towards the self, others).

Even when standing on the deck of a sinking ship surrounded by depression, or self-doubt, or self-negation, or any other pit into which young people or people in transit through life may fall, Avery, accompanying the reader, offers us not necessarily a solution, but a sentiment which, put into practice, becomes in and of itself the beginning of reaching a solution when navigating hurt: empathy. “i am sorry about the ship,” writes Avery. “i can find you a new one.”

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THE ZINE APRIL 4 THE ZINE 5 p.m.

THE ZINE

THE ZINE THE ZINE THE ZINE LAUNCH PARTY

The Cascade’s office (room S2111 in the SUB).

There will be snacks, drinks, cake, and the

chance to mingle with fellow writers and artists!

You want i t ?

We got i t .

THE ZINE