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Editor: kristian ferguson news@carillonregina.com @carillon_news the carillon | July 27 - September 6, 2017

Tuitions to rise in the fall Once again, you will spend more per semester taylor balfour news writer Tuition increase is a phrase that strikes fear into the heart of students and families everywhere.

When tuition increase becomes a reality, it’s important for all those affected, students, families, and faculty, to be aware as to why these things happen.

However, according to the university’s report of tuition and fees for the 2017-2018 school year, it assures that “the general increase in tuition of 2.5 per cent is reduced from the 3.8 per cent general increase in each of the past three years.”

Despite this, Dr. Thomas Chase, Vice-president of Academia, says that it’s still important for people to understand why and how tuition increases affect us, and how it will require a change in our routines.

“The first group I would point to would be the families of the students,” Dr. Chase said when asked about who all is affected by the change.

“Tuition goes up most years and of course students in many cases are paying all of it themselves. But in many other cases, their families are helping to support them through university.”

“It also has an effect on the employment market in that students require more funding. More of them are out looking for jobs, more employers are therefore confronted with more students looking for those jobs, but I’d certainly identify those groups immediately, the families and the employers,” he explains.

The report does say “the unemployment rate in Saskatchewan, at 6.0 per cent in March 2017, is unchanged from March 2016 and remains below the national average (6.7 per cent).”

According to the report, the Higher Education Strategy Associates [HESA], claims that “the total of student aid loan remissions, student aid grants, tuition rebates or discounts, tax credits, the Canada Education Savings Grant, the Canada Learning Bond, First Nations’ Band funding for post-secondary education, and institution scholarships and bursaries is almost exactly the tuition paid by Canadian university and college students.”

“We’re doing everything we can at a time when of course our government funding is being substantially cut this year to preserve the services that face students,” Chase explains.

“Obviously the teaching, obviously things like counselling and mental health and advising, registration assistance, all of those things that actually face students we’re doing our best to preserve.

Over time though, if we continue to see cuts to the grant, we’re go-

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ing to have to look really carefully at everything on campus and ask ourselves what is essential, what must we continue, and what are some things that maybe we need to let go of ?”

The announcement of tuition changes came after the Saskatchewan government announced their budget this past spring, detailing that the University of Regina would receive a cut of $7 million.

Reductions of this size can cause rifts in services and performances around the university, but Dr. Chase assures that the university is doing all that they can to remove as little as possible.

“It’s difficult to say that there’s a direct relation,” he explains.

“I think in some areas you won’t see many changes at and in other areas class sizes have increased because student demand

so too have enrollments every year since 2009, so it’s a complex series of factors with these things.”

The University of Regina has increased in enrollment, especially in newer programs, drawing more attention with students.

“I would point particularly to the Faculty of Engineering, which has grown hugely in the past 5 years,” Chase says.

“Kinesiology and Health Studies has become more and more popular with new students and therefore they’re increasing quite dramatically. The nursing program has grown hugely since it started five years ago.”

However, the worry as to how this tuition increase will affect international students is still present.

The report claims that “no change is proposed in the undergraduate international differential multi-

actly 2.50 per cent.”

Dr. Chase explains that, while budget increases affect all of us, there are little ways that we can all assist in keeping costs at a low.

“On the little end of the scale, I think that everything that all of us can do, students, faculty, staff, administration, to help maintain a clean and safe campus is pick up after ourselves,” he explained, going into examples such as preserving books in the library, not damaging things on campus, and cleaning up after ourselves.

“If we all said ‘let’s do it ourselves,’ we save our caretakers’ backs, we save caretakers’ time, and we can invest that money on things that we really need,” he explains.

“They seem very small, but if everybody out of the thousands and thousands of people on cam-

“The big thing I would put out to students is to work with all of us in the post-secondary sector to articulate the case for education to government and to the general public to help people outside of university to understand how very valuable university’s are.”

“We’re in a very competitive environment for public resources,” he explains.

“Health care, of course, increases its costs every year. It’s the biggest cost centre for the government, and education comes somewhere down the list of priorities with health care at the head.”

For now, all that we can do is vocalise our concerns.

“If all of us work together to articulate to everybody out there in the general community how valuable post-secondary education is, I think that’s a very big thing

“We’re in a very competitive environment for public resources.”

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has increased dramatically.”

“So what’s been driving that in course sizes is student demand, not so much tuition. One of the things that we find of course though tuition increases annually,

plier (3.0). The rate is unchanged since 2010-11.”

The report also says that the “graduate international surcharge is charged on a per term basis.

The increase to $1,127.50 is ex-

pus all do that, that contributes to a reduction in costs.”

Aside from keeping the campus as clean as possible, working on vocalizing our concerns is a step in the right direction.

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and a very important thing to do.”

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Copyright ruling will affect universities Historic case could change the way universities access info

Ethan Williams staff writer For many universities across Canada, copyrighted material can be easily accessed by themselves through their own copying policies and without having to go through the process of obtaining material from third-party copyright organizations. However, a recent federal court ruling could change that.

It all began in 2011 when York University faced a lawsuit

Andrei Sedoff York University is holding all the information inside these walls.

Roanie Levy, in a written statement, claimed that the launching of the suit was simply a matter of protecting authors and publishers.

“Access Copyright pursued legal action against York University to uphold the rights of its members – Canadian creators and publishers.”

York University has policies and practices for copying in place and, according to the university, these policies exempt them from

copying works.”

York University did not respond to the Carillon’s requests for an interview or provide a statement in time for publishing.

However, Barbara Joy, a spokesperson for York, was quoted in a Toronto Star article from July 12.

“York University takes matters of copyright law and licensed usage very seriously. We believed York’s Fair Dealing Guidelines reflected a balance between the

mediums of work, such as audiovisual and musical works, as well as course packs.

When asked if it was easier for schools to simply find copyrighted material themselves without working with copyright organizations, Levy said that this was not necessarily the case.

“Schools have the option of going to each and every creator and publisher for each and every published work they copy, and ob-

“Access Copyright pursued legal action against York University to uphold the rights of Canadian creators and publishers”

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from Access Copyright, an organization that, according to their news release to the Carillon, “represents over 600 Canadian publishers and more than 12,000 authors and visuals artists.”

The suit alleged that while York kept using works from the organization, they found loopholes to get out of paying royalties. Access president and CEO

having to pay Access. The July 12 Federal Court ruling, relating to York’s policies of copying, was outlined in the press release from Access.

“The Federal Court of Canada reviewed these policies and concluded that they were arbitrary and not based in principle and that York was required to obtain permission/a licence prior to

Copyright CEO, Roanie Levy

interests of creators and of users and functioned within a system that includes spending millions of dollars per year on licenses and acquisitions.”

According to York’s website, the fair dealing guidelines include numerous applications and documents that outline information on copyright for multiple parties, including students, libraries, and faculty. They also cover different

tain the necessary license from all those people. Or, they could go to Access Copyright and obtain one licence for all those works.”

Levy says that many universities have had agreements with Access, and that their goal continues to be working with universities to find solutions that provide compensation to publishers and authors. She also points out that many institutions have worked

well with Access in the past.

“Several educational institutions have consistently respected the rights of creators and continued their partnership with Access Copyright.”

She also noted that the U of R had an agreement with Access up until September of last year, but wouldn’t got into detail about why that agreement ceased.

Levy says that many other institutions came up with their own copying practices and policies, just as York did, but that a Canadian federal court has also kicked those policies to the curb. However, Levy remains positive in terms of the future outlook of Access, and of copyrighted material in Canada.

“We are optimistic in our intent to work collaboratively with the education sector to foster a relationship that emphasizes the common interests of content users and content creators.”

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Increase in K-9 bites K-9 Units bite two in recent weeks taylor balfour news writer In one week, two Regina police dogs have bitten bystanders.

Regina Police claim that both dogs involved in the separate incidents were doing exactly what they were trained to do, which has been disputed by the victims.

One victim, Linus Kaysaywaysemat, claims that he was smoking a cigarette outside of his house. The other victim, Marty Marin, was dragged off of his house steps.

During both incidents, the dogs were on leashes. The incident where Kaysaywaysemat was attacked was during a training exercise. The other was during a hunt for a suspect.

Since these incidents have arisen, the Saskatchewan Coalition Against Racism [SCAR], has requested that the Regina Police Service review how police dogs are handled and used to prevent more instances like this from happening.

“We are alarmed with the recent spate of police dog attacks on innocent people. We are not just looking for a review of these recent cases, but we want a thorough review of the use, policies, and training of both the dogs and their handlers,” Bob Hughes,

Michael Pereckas Not this one, but a dog that (probably) looks lke this

an advocate of SCAR, said.

According to their website, SCAR promotes “the principles and practices of equality and respect for all human beings.”

They also assure that they “struggle against all forms of systematic and structural discrimination based on a person’s colour,

race, language, national or ethnic origin, descent, class, gender, religious beliefs, mental and physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, or family constellation.”

“Our Coalition formed in the earlier 1980’s surrounding similar circumstances when unleashed

police dogs were attacking predominantly Indigenous youths in Regina’s inner city. Recently we have seen problems in Regina, Saskatoon and with the RCMP canine unit,” Hughes explains.

“The resistance of the community at that time resulted in the Faris-Currie report which made

several recommendations to help solve this serious issue. It is time to revisit this issue now.”

But this is an issue that affects more than just the victims.

“These are not just ‘internal’ issues. These policies affect all citizens,” Hughes says.

“We were alarmed to hear the RPS superintendent state that the dog attack on one of the victims was not an attack but ‘simply a contact’. What that says to us is that the RPS, at least, do not see that they have a problem here.”

Regina Police have now claimed they’re looking into the issues and reviewing how police dogs are handled.

“We see this as a very serious issue which affects the communication and trust between police forces and the community as a whole,” Hughes claims.

However, Hughes says we need to stay aware of what happens within our city’s police department.

“For the many citizens who have the privilege of not having to come face to face with a police dog, but who support their use, problems like this erode the confidence in the canine units overall.”

If students want to get involved with SCAR, they’re invited to contact them on their website or on Facebook.

Tolls from the belltower Ding, dang, dong. kristian ferguson news editor Lots of news goes on in between our spring/summer issues, so here are some quick tidbits that we like to call tolls from the belltower.

Ladies Learning to Code The U of R has recently hosted an event called “Ladies Learning to Code,” a not-for-profit class series that teaches women how to code and develpo skills to get into tech fields.

Jill Ferron, the chapter lead for Ladies Learning to Code, said that “People are realizing that they could actually develop something in Regina instead of having to move somewhere else in order to pursue a career,” in an interview with CBC Saskatchewan.

Sask. Crime Rate is #1 in Canada Saskatchewan now has the highest crime rate in all of Canada.

Sask. saw an increase in homicides and gun violence that places the province at the top in Canada. Child pornography offences also rose. The crime rate also rose in Newfoundland and Labrador, P.E.I., Ontario, Manitoba and Nunavut. However, youth crime did see a decrease in the province.

Partial Sale of SaskPower, SaskTel, Being Discussed The Sask. Party government is in talks with unknown benefactors to potentially sell off as much as 49 per cent of both Sask -Power and SaskTel. Protest and anger is being raised as last year, Sask Power gave back a $43 million dividend to the province.

NDP Critic Carla Beck said in an interview with the Leader-Post that a partial sale of SaskPower would threaten the dividend the Crown corporation brings back to the province.

Alex Beattie via Flickr Listen to that mighty sound of the bell.

Arcola Avenue Broken for Six Weeks In order to better control water runoff, Arcola Ave is closed between Victoria Ave. and Winnipeg St. starting on July 25.

Tons of people use this way to get to work and school so, you know, don’t.

Provincial Government Fiscal Year Ends with $1.22 Billion Deficit Finance Minister Kevin Doherty stated that the province ended the year with a $1.22 billion deficit. Doherty was confident in that what he delivered was on track with what the government had forecasted.

The province’s debt also rose to $10.19 billion.

For the Seventh Year in a Row, Capital Pointe Behind Schedule Citing bad weather early in the spring, Capital Pointe, a hotel and condo complex, is behind schedule once more. Currently, little more than an open pit exists.

Current schedules have the project being completed in 2019 rather than late 2018 as initially forecast.

U of R Psych Prof Wins Award Jennifer Gordon was fourth out of 54 Canadian applicants to win the Banting Research Foundation Discovery Award worth $25,000.

Gordon’s research focused on depression and hormones in perimenopausal women. In an interview with the Leader-Post, Gordon said, “In the five or so years leading up to menopause, women are two to four times at higher risk of developing depression.”

With the grant, Gordon is going to continue her research and expand it to new avenues of exploration.

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A league of her own A look into the mind of one of Regina’s finest comics

Courtesy of Hitchhikers Improv Jennifer Fuller on left, rest of the Hitchhikers on right

mason sliva a&c editor Despite the year being 2017, and constant effort being made to dispel stereotypes and hurtful prejudices, many persist. Capping off the Queen City Improv Festival, Hitchhikers Improv addressed many of these stereotypes, and gave a look into the performer’s minds. By way of bringing humour to the forefront, Hitchhikers can provide a brutal honesty that is much-needed.

The common misconception that women “cannot be funny” is overused, sexist, and just plain wrong. A young leader in the Regina art scene is Hitchhikers Improv member Jennifer Fuller.

She demonstrates the trifecta of smart, successful, and so damn funny, and continues to make her voice heard. Jennifer is a Business student at the University of Regina, and dedicates time and passion to Hitchhikers on the side.

A bright, young, grade 9 student at the time, Jennifer joined her high school’s already strong improv team. She had always had a passion for acting, and she found herself performing at the Canadian Improv Games for all four years at Dr. Martin LeBoldus High School. During her time there, she also attended grungy Combat Improv shows at the Exchange, featuring plenty of booze and profanity. She ended up taking massive inspiration from the Combat Improv members Judy Wensel and Jayden Pfeifer, and found herself desiring success outside of her high school improv

team.

After a year at the University of Alberta, Jennifer returned to Regina to begin a fresh start at the University of Regina. Despite time with U of A’s Notorius UIG improv team, she saw herself entering a slump that required a change of setting. After being diagnosed with anxiety and depression, she was welcomed with wide arms into the Hitchhikers Improv company by Cameron Chomyn, who provided a warm heart and much needed honesty. She considers her friendship with Cameron and other Hitchhikers members to be extremely valuable, as

the vulnerability of being a comic, and expresses that the lack of a safety net helps to push her to succeed. Time will tell, but Jennifer is making her voice heard, and is using it for a good cause.

On the surface, Jennifer’s set is brutally honest, and discusses many women’s issues such as sex, body issues, and expectations. Her vulgar humour leaves no details out, but she hopes to achieve positive change by doing this. Jen believes that by providing humour alongside a discussion of these issues, she can help to raise awareness, and create a dialog in the local community. These issues

tize touchy topics. Sir Francis Bacon once said that, “knowledge is power,” and Hitchhikers hopes to create a generation of educated young adults.

Jennifer, and the rest of the Hitchhikers crew, can be viewed as a source of inspiration for many young artists. Jennifer hopes to encourage young artists and comedians to take the plunge into sharing their art with the local community. She believes that no matter what one is going through, they should realize that they are not alone, and they will have support within the local arts community. Putting yourself out

“What’s the worst that could happen? They can’t take your birthday away” -Jennifer Fuller

many other members struggle personally with mental health issues. The group is all supportive of each other, and are open about their personal struggles.

After a couple years of performing improv with Hitchhikers, Jennifer is beginning to see her opportunities and interests widen. Encouraged by fellow Hitchhikers members at a Halloween party, Jennifer made the decision to pursue stand-up comedy. She has been performing her standup routines at the Hitchhikers occasional b*RUDE sketch shows, and is truly beginning to find her stride as a comedian. She enjoys

can only lose their taboo status when strong individuals such as Jennifer are willing to share their thoughts openly and in a way that everyone can enjoy. Unsure of whether she wants to pursue comedy professionally, Jennifer will continue to bring awareness through her stand-up sets around the Queen City.

Hitchhikers has been known as a long-time ally of the LGBT community, and has provided a dialogue for mental health and women’s issue’s. The company has great representation of these disparaged groups, and has used their abilities to help de-stigma-

there and opening yourself up to an audience is not easy, but Jennifer believes that the Regina community helps to support these passions. During our interview, Jennifer quoted her mother as saying, “What’s the worst that could happen? They can’t take your birthday away.” She hopes that her message will help to inspire another generation of young artists to get involved, and create a more inclusive future.

Four years ago, Hitchhikers founders Andrew Parry, Cameron Chomyn, Danny Murphy and Samantha Gross began performing at the Creative City Centre,

and have continued to develop their brand ever since. The next year, they expanded their reach as they opened Hitchhikers Improv Company, and welcomed in many other members. The group has grown to include over forty members, and has spread its humour from Vancouver to Winnipeg. Recently, Hitchhikers members performed with star of Whose Line Is It Anyway, Colin Mochrie. This performance, and their increased recognition in the local and national arts community, is testament to the effort and passion put in by all of the group’s members.

There is no telling what the future holds for Hitchhikers, or Jennifer, but there is surely nowhere to move but up. Look out for these folks in the next year as they continue to perform, and spread awareness to long-ignored discussions.

For more information, or to find how you can get involved, find Hitchhikers Improv on Facebook.

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Sentient Ground A review of the methods used by this Saskatchewan artist danielle corson a&c writer Jay Kimball’s solo exhibition, Sentient Ground, was on display from May 11 through June 25, 2017 at Last Mountain Lake Cultural Centre in Regina Beach, Saskatchewan. Within this exhibit, there were seven works, six of which are ceramic sculptures and vessels and one is an installation.

Kimball holds a BA from the University of Regina and resides in Saskatchewan. Currently, Kimball is a visiting artist at the University of Regina for the summer.

Kimball has sustainably gathered small soil and sediment samples from four culturally and environmentally significant sites within Saskatchewan: Elbow Meteorite Crater, Meteorite Crater near Rockglen, Mystery Rocks, and Little Manitou Lake. Relying on several years of experience and education, he intuitively creates glazes from these samples to produce unique, locally sourced surface decoration on each piece.

The artworks are fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln. This uncomplicated and standard firing method contrasts with the unpredictable and experimental surface treatments of the ceramic works.

The exhibition is arranged so that works that share soil from each specific geographical location are grouped together. For example, Meteor and Meteorite Crater are positioned in the left corner of the exhibition space and across the gallery Mystery Rocks-Mystery

Vessels and Mystery Rocks are positioned adjacent to one another.

Light Pillar, a porcelain mobile installation, commands the space as one enters the gallery.

This kinetic sculpture delivers an evident presence within the gallery when viewers disrupt the calm air with their movements causing it to dance and sway. Although there were technical difficulties with the projection of images of the local landscapes onto the raw porcelain slabs in Light Pillar, one can imagine how the landscapes would ephemerally decorate the surfaces. The bare porcelain acts as a canvas. These brief, temporary images can resemble the vastly changing environments within the Saskatchewan landscape and act as an homage to the earth where the material is from.

Using the word “pillar” in the title of the artwork signifies concepts of strength, support, standing alone, and the idea of being monumental. These concepts can be applied to the cultural and environmental locations Kimball has chosen to include within this exhibition and suggests the importance of the Canadian landscape within our community, culture, and psyche.

Kimball does not directly imitate the visual landscapes of Saskatchewan, as Canadian ceramics have shown in the past.

The use of Canadian landscape imagery is common to much of Canadian ceramics. He directly references the land through surface, form, and material. Paul Mathieu states, “Historically, the surface of an object, its orna-

Danielle Corson Last Mountain Lake Cultural Centre.

mentation, play[s] a powerful, symbolic role.” Clay is from the earth, and these objects are glazed with material containing pieces of Saskatchewan. In addition, Kimball’s forms are reflections of the Saskatchewan geological features found at each respective location. For example, in Mystery Rocks-Mystery Vessels, the porcelain bowls are situated on the floor on top of photographs of rocks.

The form of each bowl, in relation to its foot, links back to the mystery rocks depicted in the pho-

tographs. As a viewer looks down upon these objects, deep shadows can be seen as they are cast from the raised foot. As a result, the bowls seem to be floating on top of the photographs producing a successful mysterious display.

Each vessel contains pieces of the local earth and have natural, earthy color tones.

Kimball explains, “I attempt to create artworks that provoke a visceral experience.”

Herbert Read suggests that “a national ethos must find expres-

sion in this [ceramics] medium.”

Canada’s ethos, as explained

by Susan Surette, is “bound up with a sense of itself as a vast terrain”.

Although this exhibition is focused on Saskatchewan geographical locations, the artist is determined to add locations each time the show is installed; thus, there is the potential for the exhibition to expand to all aspects of the Canadian landscape.

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Showcasing local talent A look into the mind and work of Jennifer Shelly Keturakis danielle corson a&c writer Ever wonder what artists are up to? What they are working on, where they work, and many more questions? Well, Regina has an amazing local art community and each month I hope to interview a visual artist and showcase their works here in the Carillon.

This month, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jennifer Shelly Keturakis (Jen SK). She is a sculptural artist based in Regina, Saskatchewan. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Regina in 2014, and currently is a Master of Fine Arts Candidate at the University of Regina. She has exhibited in galleries in Regina, Saskatoon, Arizona, and New Jersey. Jen SK has won several awards including the 2014 Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture award from the International Sculpture Center, in Hamilton, New Jersey for her BFA graduating installation Core. Jen has also completed several residencies around the province working with fiber art mediums such as knitting, crocheting, etc.

My interview with her was exciting, thoughtful, and informative.

Why do you do what you do?

Jen SK: I need to. I tried not making art for several years in my mid-twenties and I felt like a shallow projection of myself.

What keeps you creating and making?

Jen SK: My constant research as an artist allows me to continually

become more and more articulate.

This combination propels me forward.

Can you please describe your process?

Jen SK: It always starts with yarn, an unfortunate amount of math, trial and error, and technically figuring out how to pull off how I imagine the finished installation.

Why did you choose to pursue an MFA at the U of R? Jen SK: I wanted the opportunity to professionally grow as an artist with the resources and support of the University of Regina. The Visual Arts Department (within MAP) has a contemporarily competitive sculpture program. I am honored to study within it.

What artist or specific artworks inspire and influence your work?

Jen SK: Currently, I have been admiring the 3D knitting wearable art by Olga Buraya-Kefelain; the art coming out of the Black Veil Tattoo Parlor in Salem, Massachusetts by Ryan and Mathew Murray; and the massive, colourful installations by Arne Quinze. While taking in what other artists are producing, repeating patterns and math found in nature can be directly found in some of my art pieces.

Can you tell me about yarn-bombing, and your experience with it? Yarn bombing is guerilla knitting, urban knitting, or graffiti knitting and is a type of street art using yarn instead of paint or chalk.

Jen SK: I used to yarn bomb.

I do not have much time for it anymore. I feel that to really do honor to it as a guerrilla artist you would have to continually be adding to

Danielle Corson Core, installed at the MacKenzie Art Gallery, 2014.

public spaces and even engaging in turf wars with graffiti artists of other mediums. In the past, I have yarn-bombed areas of Regina, Calgary, and Central Park in NYC. In the past, I was able to yarn bomb at Regina’s Folk Fest two years in a row, and I yarn bombed a candy tree in front of Dessart Sweets for a couple of months. In the past, I had a yarn-bombing artist residency at two different Regina Public Library Branches. I also had the honor to be part a part of Street Meet, an annual public art festival in Saskatoon the year it started as an artist and workshop facilitator.

Can you tell me a bit about your current and new works that you are developing?

Jen SK: My new work is still

very much in progress and alludes verbal articulation until it is further along.

How long does it take you to complete a work, such as Core?

Jen SK: It took me three weeks to complete. Three weeks of working seven days a week, ten- to eighteen-hour days. I barely slept and almost never stopped knitting. Going forward, I do my best to never put myself in deadline circumstances that require that type of work schedule from me. I am grateful my hard work paid off, and Core was curated into an exhibition by the International Sculpture Center which toured internationally.

stiches/patterns, etc.?

Jen SK: I continually re-examine and explore light and shadow, geometry, and varying installation styles. Right now, despite all of my attempts to insert new techniques I seem to be covering everything in the single crochet stitch. It is so dynamic and easy to make shapes with.

And lastly what piece of art do you wish you owned?

Jen SK: I don’t know; that is a tough one. Most of the art I admire would never fit in my home.

I would like to own one of Troy Coulterman’s art pieces one day.

Are there any repeating themes within your artworks? Any repeated

What to check out in Regina over the next few weeks mason silva a&c editor YQ-Art Date: July 30, 2017 Location: Cathedral Arts School and Studio, 120-2300 Dewdney Ave. Summary: The Cathedral Arts School and Studio is putting on a street fest comprised of local craftspeople and artisans from around Regina.

Info: cathedralartsschool.ca

Queen City Ex

Regina Folk Fest

Guns N’ Roses

Date: August 2-6, 2017 Location: Exhibition Grounds Summary: The Queen City’s an-

Date: August 10-13, 2017 Location: Victoria Park Summary: One of the hottest events during summer. Artists at this year’s festival include Lights, Tegan and Sara, and many more.

Saskatchewan’s great talent is represented by Blake Berglund, The Garrys, Fadadance, and many more. Come grab some great food, listen to some great tunes, and make some great memories!

Info: reginafolkfestival.com

Date: August 27, 2017 Location: Mosaic Stadium Summary: After a turbulent thirty years as a band, original members reconnect for the Not in This Lifetime tour. A year after starting the world tour, Guns N’ Roses rolls through town to rock the Queen City. Don’t miss your chance to catch these living legends.

Info: gunsnroses.com

nual event has many exciting things to offer. Headliners for the week include July Talk, Gord Bamford, and Ruth B. On top of stellar performers, the fair boasts exhilarating rides, delectable eats, and many options for the shopaholics. A parade and fireworks are also being hosted

on August 1.

Info: evrazplace.com/events/ queen-city-ex

If you have a local event coming, please email our a&c editor at aandc@carillonregina.com

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Glass Tiger demonstrates their resilience Catching up with some of Canada’s rock legends

Courtesy of Glass Tigers All five glass tigers in same picture.

ethan butterfield staff writer The history of Canadian rock has some amazing names attached to it: Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Our Lady Peace, Rush, The Tragically Hip, and many others.

Frankly, it’s hard to deny that Canada has been very fortunate in the music scene. Why do I bring this up you ask? Because among these big names are all-around amazing musicians, Glass Tiger. To give you some details on the group, Glass Tiger formed in Newmarket, Ontario where they would go on to find considerable success. Producing such hit singles as “I Will Be There,” “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone),” and “I’m Still Searching,” as well as creating three platinum-selling albums. Having the opportunity to discuss this and more with the band’s Piano/Keyboard player Sam Reid, you can find the interview just below: Now, if remember correctly, the band used to be called Tokyo. Where did the group come up with the name Glass Tiger?

We were originally called Tokyo because we were getting booked for some club dates, and we didn’t have a name. So, we pulled that one out of the hat. At the time, I’m going back 30 years now, oriental fashion was a big thing, so we’d come up with the name Tokyo.

But when we got our record deal, we sort of decided that we really didn’t like the name Tokyo. In other words, we didn’t want to have a career with that name, so we set about trying to find a new name, which is really, really hard to do, to make five people agree on it. I can’t even remember some of the other names we had. Then there was a book out at the time, and I think it was a Norman Mailer book, and the term in the book was “paper tigers” and the guitar player said, “Oh, that’s kind of a neat name, paper tiger.” But the meaning of that name is ‘false strength’, and we thought ‘Yeaaah,

well that’s not very good” and Alan, the singer, said, “Well, why don’t you change paper tiger to glass tiger?” And we’re like, “Yeah, I don’t see anything wrong with that.” So it stuck, and when we got signed, we decided we would go with Glass Tiger.

So, Glass Tiger’s album, The Thin Red Line, had some really amazing hits on it, what was it like making that album?

Well, you have to kind of wind back to a period where we were young guys. I literally left high school when the band got serious, so I was still a young guy, just barely twenty. It was one of those things, it was a very exciting time to get a record deal, and then to start making a record was a new adventure. So, everything still had that new adventure feel to it. We were very fortunate that we got hooked up with a gentleman from Vancouver named Jim Vallance who, at the time, had some major hits with Bryan Adams and was very, very well respected as a songwriter. We went out there to write some songs with him, so we wrote “Don’t Forget Me” and “Someday,” and a lot of the songs that are on The Thin Red Line we wrote in our pub days. So, it was a mix by the time we hit the studio; Jim agreed to produce it. He really fell in love with the other songs, as well as the ones that we wrote with him, and it just felt like really good chemistry. Jim is a neat freak, so he really kept us on target. As young guys, we got distracted a little bit, but he kept us on the straight and narrow and made sure we recorded really, really, good parts. And yeah, the rest is kind of history. It was a really, really awesome time and we owe a lot to Mr. Jim Vallance and that first album, for sure.

Now, I’m sure you’ve gotten this a million times, but what was the success of “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone)” like for the group?

You know, that song, the preamble for that is that we had a record ready to make, and the record company in Toronto said, “Guys, I think you’re missing just that one special track. I think you guys can dig deep and get us one special…”.

For lack of a better word, get us our single, get us our launch single. So, that’s when we got sent to Vancouver and when we got there, within a half an hour of meeting Jim Vallance and sitting in his house, we were kind of jamming away at things. On the same day, we had written “Don’t Forget Me” and ”Someday,” so that was a really important day in our career. “Don’t Forget Me” just came out of thin air. The first thing that Jim asked us is, “What are you guys listening to?” You know, what do you like to hear? What bands do you like?

Trying to get into our head space, and then when we said, “You know, I love Tears for Fears, we love The Police” and he said, “Cool, cool” and we ended up on the shuffle.

There was a song from Tears for Fears called, “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” which is a shuffle.

Then we sort of got a tempo from that and we were off to the races with “Don’t Forget Me,” and it just kind of blossomed from there. That song was written in half an hour and it just shot through the charts and it was a home run.

Awesome. What does the future hold for Glass Tiger?

Well, the short version of this story is, we are technically in our 30th anniversary year right now.

We had a setback last year when Alan suffered a mild stroke; it was out in the news. He’s very, very fortunate in that he dodged a major bullet, and he’s recovered extremely well, to the point where he’s singing great, he’s in great shape, we know the band is rejuvenated. We took the year off to allow him to refocus and get his life in order, and everybody has to be healthy. So, what we’re going to do, basically, is we’re gearing up for a very, very busy summer. You know, to get back out there, to catch the end of our 30th, but really to work our 31st year, and that’s the focus now. We’re here in

Nashville, we’re working here in a studio with Johnny Reid, another great Canadian performer. He’s helping us produce some songs, we’re working in his studio down here, and a new record. It will be coming out, probably October timeframe roughly. And that’s going to be supported with a more of an acoustic kind of vibe. So, we’re going to do rock shows through the summer, and in the fall we’re going to come back and do some of these acoustic shows – a strippeddown version of what people know of Glass Tiger. Just thirty years of friendship and great songs.

So, there you have it. Hopefully you enjoyed this glimpse into the life of Canadian rock musicians Glass Tiger. This was only a small part of a larger interview, and I wish I could’ve shared the entire piece. If you’re interested in hearing them live, Glass Tiger will be performing at the Casino Regina Show Lounge this coming August.

Until next time!

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New streaming deal means less pants Keeping Canada West at the forefront of internet accessibility josh gonzales former sports editor The fact that the Internet is a thing still amazes me. Seriously, some bits of information are passed into an unseen cloud and, just like that, you can read or watch pretty much anything. Some complain about the terrible tragedies that still happen in the world. To those people, I like to point out they can watch a video of their niece’s first steps living halfway across the world.

Live streaming is an even more stupefying feat and, with the announcement of their new deal with Yare Media, Canada West is set to make sure I never have to put on pants to watch another Cougar’s game ever again. In all seriousness, being able to stream games through Canada West TV from the comforts of home is a very big deal.

Every Canada West football, hockey, volleyball, and basketball game will be available for live streaming.

Soccer and conference championship events will also be accessible through the online service.

This deal matters less to students living in their hometown, but many students have brothers and sisters who are athletes at a

university in another province. It also gives mom, pop, grandparents, second cousins, and weird Uncle Al a chance to watch family members light it up from Saskatoon (Or Toronto. Or Tokyo. Like I said, the internet is amazing). Or, if you are anything like me, you can watch games while you are working on that essay due the next day.

Canada West TV, which was first launched in 2011, has come a long way, and was the first university sports streaming service in Canada to monetize its platform in 2015. How they decide to make money from the service in the future is going to be a key factor in its sustainability and usability. They currently offer both year-long and day passes, which makes sense given most people following U Sports are probably diehard junkies or new boyfriends trying to be supportive while at work (or who say they are working when, really, they just don’t feel like putting on a pair of jeans. You can probably tell I am not a fan of pants).

Streaming services are also likely to try to take advantage of advertising opportunities, which could be annoying as hell or turn you onto a cool new local shop, depending on how they implement it. There is also a hypothetical

Arthur Ward They should hire Arthur to do their videography judging by this picture

funding source opportunity for the participating teams to put in links to buy gear from their online store.

There is no reason to believe Canada West TV will start slacking on their amazing service in the future, but users should be aware of some of the potential pitfalls streaming services fall into.

The streaming of live sports

will never replace the visceral experience of being at a game in the flesh. You cannot manually change the camera and see the nuances of your favourite player. The whole idea of having home court advantage is based around having fans participate and giving energy to a team. In the absence of actual presence, virtual cheers from your

egghead emoji will just have to do.

Let’s hope Canada West TV continues to live up to the hype.

[Editor’s Note]: The Carillon would like to thank Josh for his wonderful work as sports editor and we all wish him well in his future endeavours

Rankin remembered as an outgoing person “When Gary Uhren remembers Lorraine Rankin, he remembers a team player…” ethan williams staff writer When Gary Uhren remembers Lorraine Rankin, he remembers a team player who was relied on and well respected within the Regina Rams organization.

“She had a lot of energy, and she went beyond what she really had to do. She had become part of the family. You couldn’t find a nicer person.”

Rankin was the Director of Marketing for the Regina Rams for many years until her death at the end of June. Uhren, the vice president of operations for the club, says that it’s been very different without her.

“I really miss her. The last few years we didn’t have an admin person, so I worked closely with her. She had become a really good friend.”

Uhren says that Rankin was well known and respected within both the Rams organization, as well as the entire Faculty of Kinesiology. She had been healthy and in good spirits, until something changed in the last little while.

“She wasn’t feeling very well,

and for a while [doctors] couldn’t figure it what was really the problem. Sometimes you think you have the flu or some sort of infection, but just in the last while they found she had cancer.

But despite receiving the devastating diagnosis, Rankin fought hard and persevered.

“She was a real fighter and she fought right until the end.

She dealt with it very well and never was a complainer. That was the amazing thing about her. I don’t know where she got the inner strength, but she would never complain. What she was dealt, she handled very well.”

According to Uhren, Rankin had many personal connections with not just team management, but the players and coaches as well.

“She was very personal with the players and everybody within the whole organization. She was somebody you went to, and she was always there willing to help.”

Uhren says that moving on will be tough for the team and it will be difficult to fill the role that Rankin left.

“She’s missed right now. I don’t know if anybody’s ever going to fill the position she did. She was such a big part of us.”

John Loeppky Rankin was a key member of the Rams organization

According to an obituary in the Leader-Post, Lorraine was born on a farm near Kronau and later moved to Regina. She leaves behind her husband and four

children, as well as her mother and three siblings.

In all, Rankin leaves not just her family and friends, but an incredible legacy for the Rams and

her greater community.

“She was part of the big family, says Uhren. “Unfortunately, her life just came to an end way too soon.”

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Cougars schedules released Here are some dates to circle on the Cougars calendar

konstantin kharitonov sports writer Welcome to the dog days of summer! Where the heat is slightly below boiling and the only sports on are Canadian football and baseball, unless you have a roommate who stays up until 3 a.m. screaming at their TV about Zorya Luhansk not being able to win a single game in the Europa League. As such, the sports news, being understated quite significantly, is limited. Just this week, hockey Twitter got into a 3-daylong argument war over whether Julius Honka is an effective NHL player. Yes, that is a person you did not know until I mentioned it. The MLB deadline is coming soon, but October is still three months away.

So, in the interest of building hype, let’s peek at the games to look forward to for the Cougars and Rams this upcoming season.

To start off, we look at the women’s soccer schedule. The 5-7-3 Cougars are looking to build from a mediocre but solid season last year with a trip down to Winnipeg with their first game against the University of Manitoba Bisons on September eighth.

The Bisons are going to try to get back over the .500 win percentage plateau after failing to do so the year below. Mix in a little bit of rivalry and this is the perfect recipe for an intense matchup with both teams wanting to hit the ground running.

The annual back-to-back with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies on October 5 and 7 is al-

Arthur Ward Remember these old school jerseys?

ways a matchup to look forward to, and this year, there is extra incentive to win. The Cougars have not been able to win against the Huskies since the 2012 season, with one of the losses coming last year in the first round of the Canada West playoffs. With that extra sting still fresh in the minds of the players, a win against those up north would (potentially) go a long way, especially with how late in the season both games are.

Solid performances could vault the Cougars into the playoffs, or at least set them up nicely in the

gars a loss last year, with the other teams being MacEwan University and the University of Winnipeg.

Since Regina does not face MacEwan this season, it is fair to assume that the team has their sites set on their match the Wesmen, wanting to prove that they are just another team that the Cougars can dominate.

In men’s hoops, the Cougars are getting their demons out of the way early, with a back-to-back series with the Bisons, who have had the team’s number last year, defeating them in every single

the recent past and, as such, both teams are now wanting to have better starts to their respective seasons.

With the men’s team, they will be looking to record their first win much earlier this year in comparison to last year, which took until January 27, A date with the rivals from Winnipeg on October 27, when the two teams face off for a two-game series in Winnipeg. A strong showing against Winnipeg could go a long way for the team’s confidence, especially with the tough season ahead for

“So, in the interest of building hype, let’s peek at the games to look forward to for the Cougars and Rams this upcoming season.”

-Konstantin Kharitonov

playoff hunt.

Over to the court, the women’s basketball team now knows its path to return to the U SPORTS Championship. One date circled in with red marker is January second, when they head up to Saskatoon to face those same darn Huskies.

The U of S defeated the Cougars in the Canada West championship game, though they did get a slight bit of revenge, beating the Huskies during the U SPORTS Championship. The Huskies were also one of the few teams to hand the Cou-

game last year, includes the playin series. The Cougars will face the Bisons on the 3rd and 4th of November, with both games being played in Manitoba. A week later, the Cougars will also be heading to Prince George for the first time since 2013-14 to face the University of Northern British Columba Timberwolves. The two teams will be facing off on the November 17 and 18.

Now, on to a different type of court. The volleyball teams have had a rough couple of years in

the Cougars.

The same can be said for the women’s team, who face similar hurdles in their upcoming year.

They start off their season with a series with Trinity Western University, one of Canada West’s powerhouses and favourites in to head to the U SPORTS championships. Going into these games, the Cougars are betting with house money. While not expected to win necessarily, doing so could send shockwaves throughout the league and really bring in a season

highlight early on.

Moving off the court and on to the ice, where it’s a tale of two teams. The women’s team is trying to rebound from a slightly disappointing season, at least by their standards. After backto-back seasons of 17-10-1 and 15-11-2 records respectively, the team took a minor step back with a 16-15-1 record. On their track to their previous heights, the Cougars have an excellent opportunity to show their rivals what they are made of with a five-game homestand after their first game.

They start off with the second of a two-game series with Saskatchewan and two doubleheaders with Mount Royal University and the University of British Columbia.

With a good showing, all bets are on this Cougars team being a division leader for the rest of year.

The same can’t be said on the men’s side, who have hit a rough patch in recent years. However, their matchups with UBC have been pretty fun to watch and enjoy, and their road trip to hopes to continue to bring good fortunes.

In all, the upcoming season is going to be filled with great matches throughout all the sports.

The school’s heavyweights promise to continue dominating, while others are sure to have surprises in store for all of us to enjoy.

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Honorary degree recipients named A look at an athlete who has earned the title

ethan butterfield staff writer I hope the summer has been treating you well these past couple months. I know mine has been a resounding meh. In all seriousness though, whether you’re taking courses right now or just trying to beat the heat, there’s a lot going on at the University of Regina. One of the most notable events is the recent awarding of an honorary degree.

Honorary degrees have been distributed in four categories by the Senate via power given to them by the university since 1965.

These categories include the likes of Fine Arts, Laws, Letters (Literature), and Science. People

John Loeppky No T.O, you aren’t that special.

John Loeppky Heres’ Dr. William F. Ready, one of the University of Regina’s previous award winners

that are selected for the degree are not simply chosen, but rather nominated, instead. In regard to significance, the degree is a high honor. In fact, it’s the highest title the university can give. In recent months, the 43rd Spring Convocation took place June 7-9 at the Conexus Arts Centre, awarding the aforementioned degree to three new recipients: Kenneth Levene, Tim Hearn, and Beverley Ann Busson.

So we know an honorary degree is of large importance, but what does it mean in terms of significance for the people that earn one? To answer this question, I decided to do a little digging and see if I could find any past winners

who could share their feelings toward being given the degree. The one providing said answer was the amazing talent that is Paralympic athlete Lisa Franks. Lisa was the recipient of an honorary degree in 2009, along with such individuals as Craig Oliver and Connie Kaldor. When asked about her reactions to the honorary degree, Franks had much to share.

“I first heard about the news of being selected as a recipient of the honorary degree by a rather vague email. I will be honest – I thought it was either spam, a joke, or an email meant for someone else! When I eventually did speak to a representative from President Timmons’ office, I was still in a lot

of disbelief, but I was starting to understand the enormous honor that I was being awarded. As the weeks leading up to the graduation ceremony passed, I still remember thinking ‘Is this really happening?’ and ‘Who on earth nominated me?’. To this day, I still have no idea who put forward my name for nomination.

Franks went on to speak about the ceremony itself.

“The day of the ceremony was somewhat cathartic because I had missed my own undergraduate graduation ceremony since I was in Europe for a competition.

It was wonderful to experience a graduation and feel a sense of excitement and accomplishment

while being among the graduating students. Speaking at the ceremony gave me the opportunity to share my experience as an athlete, in particular the great importance that sport can play in a person’s life. Sport is truly more than a game, and I hope that is one of the messages that was clear in my address. I am very grateful to the U of R for the recognition. It truly was a celebration to remember and a chance to appreciate all the successes of the individuals that broke the barriers to evolve Paralympic sport so that athletes today can showcase their strength and talents.”

It just goes to show where hard work can get you when you decide to buckle down and give it 110 per cent. An impossible statistic, yes, but one that I believe, at the very least, holds decent metaphorical value. Metaphors and statistics aside, though, the honorary degree is truly a celebration of people and the success that have allowed them to be recognized for their achievements.

With all that being said, it’s always enjoyable when the community and university are able to recognize someone who has done amazing work. It’s a shame that there are only four individuals seen every year, but I suppose it wouldn’t be unique if they were awarded every month.

Again, it’s nice to see a people such as Lisa and Kenneth earn the title that they did. Allowing them to have that voice to be heard. And I think we all understand how powerful having a voice can be.

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Regina soccer friendly a success La Liga and NASL teams squared off recently konstantin kharitonov sports writer This week, Regina was shown, for the very first time, a sport that was not Canadian Football on New Mosaic’s turf. Fortunately, it’s still football, albeit a different kind of football – the one mostly played with a foot.

The New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League (North America’s second-highest league, below Major League Soccer) took to the pitch against Valencia FC of La Liga, the high level of soccer in Spain. The friendly between the two teams was to celebrate the Soccer Day in Saskatchewan, highlighting the growing love for the game at the youth levels in the province.

This marks the first time Regina has ever hosted an international friendly match, and there was no better time to host it. With New Mosaic being open to the public this year, what way to display its effectiveness as a multipurpose stadium by showing off just what events can be hosted in it.

The event itself has been an outright success, with over 15,000 people showing up to watch the friendly between the two teams. It helps that the match itself was one filled with intense action when you have one of the top teams from

Wikimedia What a galactuc exoerience that must have been

Europe come over to play with one of the higher league teams in the NASL. While Valencia certainly did not put out its best squad on the field, they were, none the less, a deep team, so the Cosmos did have their work cut out for them.

However, once the game had started, New York had begun its dominance.

The final score of the game was 2-0 for the Cosmos, with goals coming from Eric Calvillo (no relation to Anthony that isn’t famous here in Canada at all) and

Emmanuel Ledesma. Their goalkeeper, Kyle Zobeck, had a strong game as well, becoming a brick wall for New York when called upon. Even though this game may not have been for points, it sure gives the Cosmos a lot of hope for their upcoming season. If they can

hand with one of the best teams in La Liga, then they can surely handle any opponent they may have in the NASL. It also must be said that Valencia really gave it their all out on the pitch, regardless of how much time was remaining on the clock.

Even in the dying minutes of the game, Valencia had multiple attempts, but just could not finish on any of their chances.

Overall, the idea of having an international soccer game in Regina may have been a concept that was laughed at by those who doubted the sport’s popularity in the province. While it is true that Canada is a long way away from ever becoming a powerhouse soccer nation, the first official soccer day in Saskatchewan was still a major success for every party involved. It was a success for the city, being as invested in the program as they where, and it was a success for the stadium, being able to draw such a crowd for a soccer friendly. Maybe this is just a small step to something bigger, maybe even, dare I say, a professional soccer franchise one day.

If the city is crazy enough that is.

Sports funnies Get ready for these hot summer jokes john loeppky editor-in-chief Finnish basketball team to transfer to University of Regina After much deliberation, the national basketball team of Finland has decided to transfer to the University of Regina en masse.

What caused their mass exodus, well Regina is the only place colder than Helsinki and, as their point guard told us, “We spend most of our time in a gym and so it doesn’t really matter how cold it gets.”

The only problem? There was some concern on behalf of the Cougars because they don’t have a coach to facilitate the team. Until now.

You see, despite many people’s assumption that she is Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Icelandic, and every other Scandinavian country, our production manager, Ella Mikkola.

The only barrier is that she knows nothing about basketball, but can definitely redesign any of their marketing materials so that those reading them don’t cry in pain.

MMA team to begin competing Tired of being ignored by the University of Regina’s newspaper,

the wrestling team has to decided to rebrand as a rag-tag group of MMA athletes. One wrestler was angry that the change happened, but was excited to be a punching bag that gets respect.

“I mean, I’d love to be the next Connor McGregor, but I have a better chance of actually passing my classes rather than being a professional athlete.”

When reached for comment, coach Leo McGee could be heard doing his best Joe Rogan impression over the sounds of the athlete bawling over torn hamstrings.

Film department members broken after trying to film wrestling film After a massive increase in fandom and after watching far too much Netflix, the University of Regina’s film department has dealt with a large increase in injuries. Director extraordinaire Jael Bartnik says that the old adage about pain being needed for art is even more true when it comes to student film.

“If Stone Cold Steve Austin can handle getting slammed into the ground then Shawn Doll should be able to as well. Right now we just need more extras because they keep getting concussions.”

Andres Petrucenia via Flickr Sad little man.

No word on whether the movie will make it through its production period.

Rams office in dire need of soundproofing.

After enduring a summer of

endless racket it has been decided that the University of Regina Rams’ entire marketing budget will be used to insulate their main office from the heathens on campus who don’t play football.

“We can’t handle listing to

anyone who doesn’t talk like an athletic trucker so we had to protect ourselves. If we didn’t do this we would all have to go and get some real jobs.”

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Where no woman has gone before

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You can distantly hear the crying of man-babies. Their beards can hardly contain the amount of tears and Dorito crumbs; their hands remain occupied with tissues, keyboards, and Mountain Dew. Can you believe it? They cast a female Doctor Who. The Doctor, a creature that has the potential to take any form, and therefore, any gender, is now a woman.

Finally, a lady can save the galaxy from mediocre writing and tired plotlines. I will excuse the fact that, yet again, a cis white woman is once again the media’s way of diversifying sci-fi – that’s a different issue in and of itself.

Let’s tackle the main issue, the tip of the feminist iceberg. I have a little game I like to play with myself that I have just now unofficially titled “Talking to Boys.” Here’s how to play: you find a cis male, you sit him down, and you say, “Aren’t you glad they cast _____________ as ______________?” From there, you listen to them rant and ramble about how the casting of said female has ruined the integVincent Macaluso via Flickr

rity of their popular sci-fi show or movie.

Let them get all their grossness out, and then, when the dust settles, ask them why a woman ruins the medium. Remind them that it’s space: there are talking elephants with eight legs that speak Russian, so why would there not be women?

“Because he’s always been a man!” they say. Well, except that’s not true. The Doctor can take any form, so perhaps they (oh no, the ever-frightening single they) got tired of becoming average-looking British men. I mean, one can only hope. I’ve had about enough of people pretending Matt Smith is attractive. My lesbian affinities can only handle so much.

The fact of the matter is that men hate women. This misogyny is everywhere: on the playground, in politics, homes, and especially in comic and sci-fi culture. If a woman so much as touches the lead role, or any role, for that matter, everyone loses their minds. Rey? Forget about it. Black Widow? Not a chance.

Wonder Woman? Impossible! Almost ev-

ery cis man ever is appalled and horrified to think women would dare to exist in the same consumer culture as them (if you’re offended by this, I’m talking to you).

I have a secret for you: sci-fi and superhero media is the most popular form of media there is. You are not exceptional for reading Batman comics; you are not God’s gift to a conversation if you’ve watched Star Trek; you are, shockingly, more or less, just like everyone else. Breathe your normalcy in for a moment. There is absolutely no reason to be surprised that women could have the same superpowers/intelligence as their male counterparts. Women are perhaps even more likely to be special, but you didn’t hear that from me.

I have no doubt a cis man is reading this article and fuming, and to you, I say hello! How does your hypocrisy taste?

Burning in the back of your mind, on the tip of your tongue, you want to scream that feminists are so sensitive, so easily offended, and therefore you must throw a temper tantrum to make it better! Do you know the

last time I threw a hissy fit over Star Trek?

I was seven. Maybe. I was a feminist then, I’m a feminist now.

There is no reason for the doctor not to be a woman, and about four hundred why they should no longer be a man. Male characters are an enormous demographic, whereas women make up 51 percent of the world. She can’t ruin the integrity of your program because space is space and therefore allows for infinite possibilities. I promise a cis white woman is not the most bizarre creature you will face in the depths of the galaxy. You are upset over this because you hate women. This might be a truth you accepted a long time ago, or it may be news, but either way, you do. Breathe that in; think about what that means.

Now, grow up, and let that shit go.

annie trussler op-ed editor

July 27 - September 6, 2017

op-ed

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The top twelve things that need to stop by 2018 1. The flat earth conspiracy theory’s new popularity:

Apparently, some B-level celebs have come out in support of this conspiracy theory.

How do these flat-earthers think time zones work? Where does the Sun go at night?

Better yet, how can the Sun be visible in one country, and not in another?

2. The hypocrisy of the pro-life movement:

autism. Get your shots, people.

10. Weight-loss culture:

I weighed 80lbs. in high school because of an eating disorder, so I speak from experience here. Weight loss culture means the message delivered by the media where the quote-unquote ideal, and beautiful, and desirable, people are thin women and muscular men. These messages affect people of all ages, and they destroy lives. Stop it.

Some people don’t like abortions and think women shouldn’t have them. Okay.

But, don’t go around holding protests that prevent women in need from getting the appropriate help! If they think abortion should stop, their time is best spent preventing unwanted pregnancies by handing out condoms, teaching safe sex, and destroying rape culture.

3. Donald Trump:

This needs no explanation.

4. Whitewashed cinema:

There are so many actors and actresses of colour out there, Hollywood. Use them!

White people have had dozens of years in the spotlight already, and there’s no legitimate reason to give them roles best played by a PoC. I’m looking forward to the live-action Aladdin, whose producers finally didn’t whitewash our boy Ali.

5. Climate change denial: Even if a person doesn’t want to read the peer-reviewed scientific literature, there are lots of pretty graphs that show the earth is warming. Children are taught to read a graph in fifth or sixth grade, so the majority of educated adults have no excuses.

6. Not listening to people when they say, “that’s racist/sexist/homophobic/transphobic/ableist/ etc.”: I’ve had a person try to tell me that disagreeing with my “chosen lifestyle” (oh boy) isn’t homophobic. As a lesbian, I think I’m a good judge of what is homophobic, thank you. Listen to people with different experiences when they say they’re offended.

7. Jokes about being triggered:

I’ve literally written for the Carillon about this before. These jokes are a dead horse.

Stop beating it.

8. Harry Potter:

This will be controversial, but I honestly believe J.K. Rowling needs to put down her pen. The Cursed Child play was hilariously bad, and now she wants to write two more Harry Potter books? No way. Leave a good thing be.

9. The anti-vaccination movement: Listen up: if a disease that can be prevented with a vaccine suddenly comes back, it’s the fault of the unvaccinated. Getting vaccinated means herd immunity. Herd immunity means preventing senseless deaths of the immuno-compromised, the young, and the elderly. Also, vaccines don’t cause

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11. People who don’t use their turning signal:

There are a tiny number of people in Saskatchewan, yet a huge percentage of them don’t seem to use their blinkers! Quit that baloney! And finally…

What are you good at? What about your appearance looks nice? What accomplishments are you proud of ? Being kinder to yourself goes a long way.

12. Thinking negatively about ourselves:

Let’s stop that! Of course, quitting entirely is impossible, but today is a good day to start complimenting yourself more often.

lena scriver contributer

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The four kinds of people After astute observation and many uncomfortable conversations, it is my pseudoscientific opinion that there are only four types of people you can have a conversation with. There are five types of people, but the fifth chooses to stay at home creating humorous images on the Internet instead of engaging in trivial human interactions. As a small disclaimer, I do not have any scientific credentials; however, when I was writing this I read it back to myself in my head using Stephen Fry the voice, so that must lend me a certain level of credibility.

The first type of person that you meet is called “The Avoider.” You will often find the avoider at a party or social gathering for a relatively short portion of time. They have come to this gathering to interact with one or two specific friends and, although they my not dislike you, they are not interested in having a long conversation with you. A conversation with an Avoider is characterized by relatively short and vague responses to questions and halfhearted excuses to leave you and talk to their much closer friends.

The second type of person is called “The Conversationalist.” It is difficult to describe exactly what is special about this person, but after talking to them you feel a deep level of satisfaction. Perhaps it is that they give detailed responses to questions.

Perhaps it’s that they show interest in what you have to say. Most likely it is that they lean in when you are talking and nod like you are saying something brilliant.

The third type is called “The Budgeter.” This type of person has only one goal at a social gathering: talk to every single

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person. This person is likely to engage you in conversation. You will be happy to do so since they have the lean and nod of a Conversationalist. However, right when you feel that this conversation is going somewhere nice, they will make an excuse to start a conversation with another person so that they may meet their goal. You are likely to remember these people as pleasant to talk to, until you have yet again been cut off by them, at which point you are more likely to describe the using a colloquial term for a donkey.

The final type is “The Talker.” The

Talker can be described as the fidget spinner of people you meet at a party, in that you can give them one little push and they will go all night. You simply need ask them what is new with their life, and they will give you a five-paragraph essay on their new job, an exploratory examination of whether or not a movie they recently saw was the best film ever, and a Buzzfeed article on the ten reasons you should drink pomegranate juice. If you are like me and naturally prefer to be the type of person staying at home and crafting humorous images for the Internet, this will likely be

your favourite type of person when you are eventually forced to leave the house due to people being “worried about you,” since they require little to no effort, and you can occasionally drift off and think about the freshly dank memes you will craft when you return to the comfort of your home.

maxwell adamson contributor

summer fun

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How to Spend your Summer 2017 annie trussler humorist in-chief It’s summer time! Most of us have spent our time indoors, hunched over our computers, contemplating our place in the universe, and wondering why we are here. Wouldn’t it be fun to do that surrounded by mosquitos?

Let’s discuss some summer plans for this already confusing year.

1. Forego sunscreen.

What’s the point anymore? Unless you’re gifted with natural melanin, you are likely going to burn to a crisp, regardless of how much Jergens you’ve slathered all over your body. Embrace the burn.

2. Let the mosquitos take you. Embrace the void.

They will descend upon you despite your coconut oil concoctions; so let them enjoy your blood and step into the darkness.

They’ve already won.

3. Have sleepovers.

There’s nothing better than contemplating the emptiness of life with company. First one to cry wins. Or loses. Your choice.

4. Movie nights! Test your language skills. Watch exclusively Russian foreign films. Minimum six hours in length. Check arts & culture for ideas.

5. Summer classes. You just finished exams. What do you want more than anything? More exams! More essays! Oh boy.

Take the joy out of summer like a true student does. The void is waiting.

6. Summer job. Become the subservient to capitalism you were always meant to. I typed this at work.

7. Summer romance.

Fall in love. Run on the beach.

Let their absence crush you.

Write letters to no one for years to come. Spray their perfume on your pillow. I miss you, Diane.

8. Walk into the forest.

Your body is a cage and your life is a prison. Abandon worldly possessions and find yourself alone with the void. Pack snacks.

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9. Kidnap Justin Bieber.

Try this if nothing else works.

10. Just take him.

11. Someone has to.

12. It’s time.

13. It is time.

If you’re funny or can draw cool, funny and furry things, email our hilarious op-ed editor Annie Trussler at op-ed@carillonregina.com. She’s pretty funny.

And, she’ll publish your funny stuff.

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