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Surfin’...p.7
Puck pay gap...p.13
Nature’s hate...p.17
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It was a busy week on campus as students at the University of Regina partook in the Welcome Week festivities. The residence towers provided a fitting backdrop to a week filled with shenanigans, posturing, and lots and lots of events, plus people moving in. One of our staff writers, Ethan Williams, spoke to members of the campus community about the process of moving people in, which you can read on pg. five and he also reviews welcome week on page 8.
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the manifesto In keeping with our reckless, devil-may-care image, our office has absolutely no concrete information on the Carillon’s formative years readily available. What follows is the story that’s been passed down from editor to editor for over forty years. In the late 1950s, the University of Regina planned the construction of several new buildings on the campus grounds. One of these proposed buildlings was a beltower on the academic green. If you look out on the academic green today, the first thing you’ll notice is that it has absolutely nothing resembling a belltower. The University never got a belltower, but what it did get was the Carillon, a newspaper that serves as a symbolic bell tower on campus, a loud and clear voice belonging to each and every student.
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Residence is a smooth operator P. 5
Print galore P. 8 Equal puck pay
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Despite being a print media outlet, the carillon seems to have run out of pens. With foregin aid not an option, and with URSU being stingy with their front desk supplies, the staff have resorted to using felt markers on the backs of old exam papers. More to follow.
Local band the Surf Dads fill us in on how the Queen City has influenced their music and stayed their home, even as they start to play shows with their idols.
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Edmonton’s MacEwan University has been defrauded of multiple millions of dollars -we wouldn’t want to ruin the surprise -- after errors made by the administration.
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The Canadian Women’s Hockey League recently announced that they will begin paying their players. One of the beneficiaries of this decision is former Cougar Toni Ross, who was drafted by the team from Calgary.
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Mirror, mirror on the wall, who makes the scaries storms of them all? Mother Nature, that’s who. Climate change deniars get put on notcie in this week’s op-ed section.
Authority in Syria P. 16
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MacEwan out millions after phishing scam University says human error to blame ethan williams staff writer MacEwan University in Edmonton is in damage control after falling victim to an online “phishing” scam, in which three university employees authorized the transaction of millions of dollars to a fake company. The staff at the university put through three separate transactions, ranging from several thousand to over nine million dollars to an account that disguised itself as a contractor the university had hired for work. According to an online article published on Global News, the university sent the money to who they thought was Clark Builders, an Edmonton area construction company. The university realized this was not the case when, after the transactions had gone through to the hackers, Clark Builders contacted the university to ask for payment for the work they had done. When asked about the issue, MacEwan spokesperson David Beharry declined to comment, directing the Carillon to previous comments and releases he had put out regarding the issue. Included in the same online article, Beharry says the other financial information within the university remains secure, and that this was the result of human error. “The university does not believe there has been any sort of collusion. We really believe this is simply a case of human error, but there is an ongoing investigation,” stated Beharry in a previously released statement. But this sort of scam is not uncommon and affects many businesses and people every day. Darren Sabourin is a cyber security expert in Regina, and says that it is very easy for people to fall victim, especially in large organizations, because of a lack of double checking. “Either checks and balances have not been set up, or they’ve broken down. Sometimes, day to day, people get into a routine and they’re not as diligent in following the necessary processes because they believe that something malicious will never happen to them. In fact, when they do that, that’s when something can occur,” says Sabourin. Sabourin also gave some insight into why MacEwan specifically may have fallen victim. “This time of year, [August] any large business or corporation is, quite often, down to three-quarters or half of their staff. So, the people who are normally tasked with carrying out normal procedures in a company may be on vacation and there’s part-time
Macewan University MacEwan sy is looking into re-obtaining the money lost
people filling in.” When asked if there are standard protocols in place for businesses to follow, Sabourin said that it depends on the size of transaction. “Quite often, it depends on the amount of money. Most corporations that I’ve worked with have different types of accounting processes in place depending on the amount, so a person who works as a specialist may have certain financial authority, and a manager might have more. As you
Sabourin says they may have used high- and low-tech ways to mimic companies to try and get money. “What we’re seeing now is people are actually going to the point of crafting specially designed websites and they’re actually creating their own email servers to allow these frauds to be perpetrated. They also get to know a little bit about a company through a phone call, and that one employee gives a little bit of information away, and they’ll call again in a few weeks and get a little bit more
formation as possible, even, in some cases, collecting personal information about clients. As for how organizations and companies can protect themselves, Sabourin says they should, simply, have processes in place. “Where decisions involve significant risk or large sums of money, additional checks and balances are mandatory. Not optional, they’re mandatory. This can include validation by internal business areas that the work was actually performed to a satisfactory
“It’s so easy to commit fraudulent transactions from the other side of the world or from down the street.”
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get more senior up to the executive level, their spending authority increases all the way up to a million dollars,” said Sabourin. How exactly did the hackers get a hold of MacEwan’s money?
information. They then build up these intelligence packages against these companies.” Sabourin mentions that the scammers will comb the websites of a company to get as much in-
level. With many companies that I’ve worked with, you have to get a hold of a person in the company [doing work for the company] and say ‘I have an invoice here and I need you to confirm that this work
actually occurred.’” In the meantime, Beharry said, in the online article, that they have been able to trace almost all funds lost to bank accounts both in Canada and in Hong Kong. The university was able to freeze the funds in the accounts, and are currently working with lawyers to obtain the money lost. Sabourin says that recovery of funds can happen. “It depends on how the money was transacted. If you can act quickly enough, there quite often are ways to stop the actual funds from being cashed out at the other end. It’s following up in a prompt and efficient manner that quite often you can be a least partially successful in getting the money back.” He warns, however, that it is getting increasingly easier for scammers to get their way. “Understand, of course, that these things may occur in other countries and anywhere in the world because we live in a cyber world. It’s so easy to communicate by email and by Internet, and it’s so easy to commit fraudulent transactions from the other side of the world or from down the street.”
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Coding lessons for women a hit Ladies Learning Code breaking gender stereotypes
taylor balfour news writer For ages, the computer science field has been a career that is classified as being dominated by men. Women, while allowed to venture into such a field, don’t explore the path as much as men. In a research report done by Accenture and Girls Who Code in 2016 entitled “Cracking The Gender Code,” they claim that a lack of women in the field has a major impact on the economy of all locations affected. “According to the American Association of University Women, in recent years only 20 per cent of Advanced Placement (AP) computer science exam takers in high school have been female,” the report states. In comparison, they include that the numbers grew to “48 per cent for calculus, 59 per cent for biology, and 34 per cent for physics.” The report even indicates that the number of women pursuing the career field has been declining. “In 1984, 37 per cent of computer science majors in the U.S. were women. Today, only 18 per cent are.” Because of this, organizations have been popping up around not only the United States, but in Canada as well. Ladies Learning Code Regina is one of those places. “We are a not-for-profit or-
Jaecy Bells A cooler, more interesting version of the Matrix
ganization with the mission to participants, and 3,500+ volunbecome the leading resource for teer mentors,” Ferron explains. Canadians to become passionate “That’s over 300,000 hours of builders – not just consumers – of coding!” technology by learning technical With organizations seeking skills in a hands-on, social, and to defeat the gender divide in the collaborative way,” Jill Ferron, field, it’s important to ask ourthe Regina branch’s ambassadrice selves why such a divide began in says on behalf of the organiza- the first place. tion. “It’s odd if a girl even says “We organize workshops all they’re in computer science, beacross Canada, with a 4-1 ratio of cause people ask ‘oh why?’ It’s learners to volunteer mentors in just interest,” Brea Monaghan exevery program which has helped plains. Ladies Learning Code become “Guys like hardware and anyknown as a safe, welcoming envi- thing to do with technology, girls ronment where beginners of all just don’t go in depth with that, backgrounds can come together to but that’s just interest.” learn essential twenty-first-century “I personally believe that it’s technical skills.” a really cliché, nerdy field, and Skills gained from a comput- guys typically are ‘sitting in their er science major are extremely parents’s basements, playing vidimportant in the modern world, eo games’ kinda nerds. Some of as Brea Monaghan and Dustin their ideal jobs, stereotypically, are Smith, the secretary and president video game designers,” Smith exrespectively of the Computer Sci- plains. ence Students’ Society here at the “I think that it’s almost odd or U of R, say. it’s perceived as odd if a girl gamer “Having the ability to code is is around.” a great asset,” Smith says. However, it doesn’t mean that “It was once described as ‘the women aren’t capable of being in modern magic tricks’ because you the field. More than ever, it’s imcan do stuff on computers know- portant to empower women and ing how to code that you just could show them that it’s a field they can not be able to otherwise.” be equally as successful in. The Ladies Learning Code “The technology created evorganization has over 29 Chap- ery year is representative of the ter cities across Canada, which people who create it,” Ferron conhas performed upward of “1,050 tinues. workshops since 2011, 21,000+ “By empowering women and adult participants, 19,000+ youth minorities to work in tech-related
fields, we can make sure that the products that are released represent us and tackle the problems we have in the ways we want to see happen.” “I would almost think that the gap is created because of the way our parents raised us and the way society is working right now,” Smith continues. “It’s more typical for a guy to be in this position rather than a girl, and honestly there’s no difference.” Accenture’s study reports that the best way to bring girls into the field would be to encourage girls from a young age that computer science is open for them. What Accenture claims is the “high school trap” is where many girls lose interest in the field. “A number of factors negatively impact interest,” the report states. “For example, not having friends in a computing class can reduce by 33 per cent the likelihood of a girl studying the subject at college.” “In Regina, we’ve organized a workshop on how to build your website from scratch in July, which was amazing in many respects,” Ferron says when asked about Ladies Learning Code’s successes. “I was amazed at what complete beginners created in just one day of learning (a complete onepage website about their interests, with styling and even some anima-
tions), and it was great to see people come in from all areas around Regina to help mentor that workshop.” Even better, the future for Ladies Learning Code is looking bright. “In the future we will be hosting monthly workshops,” Ferron says, with their next one approaching on National Learn to Code Day on Sept. 23. They’ll also be screening the documentary CODE on Sept. 21, “about gender equality in the tech industry.” If students want to get involved with the Computer Science Students’ Society, president Dustin Smith says they’re always looking for more people, and those interested can contact them at uofrcsss@gmail.com. To get involved with Ladies Learning Code, Ferron explains that there are plenty of ways. “If you want to learn digital skills in one of our workshops, attend an event or be a mentor in our community, simply head over to the Ladies Learning Code website (ladieslearningcode.com).” The field is vast and filled with plenty of potential for all those interested in pursuing it. “Any big corporation has an array of IT teams,” Smith says. “It’s a huge field.”
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Residence move-in goes flawlessly A fresh set of students are officially moved in
taylor balfour news writer When September rolls around, to some students, that means it’s time to move out. For many, this means residence movein time is a natural part of their back-to-school rituals. Savanna Bryce, the live-in residence life coordinator, says that this year’s move-in went amazingly well. “The move-in process this year went near seamlessly,” she said. “We discussed how efficiently our team worked last year and how we were done in record time with hopes to have the same results this year. This year we were completed our move-in roughly 45 minutes sooner than last year!” However, Bryce says that students being prepared has been a huge factor in their success. “This is due to our proactive students arriving early and packing their belongings efficiently so that we were able to get them settled into their room in a short period of time, as well as the endless volunteers and staff that were more than willing to lend a hand
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wherever needed!” The Prairie Research Associates did a survey in 2011, which includes statistics about residence moves and how many students live on versus off campus. Twenty-five Canadian universities offered to participate in the research regarding undergraduate students. According to the students
These schools also report great satisfaction with programs like “student life programs, university residences and parking facilities.” The report indicates that the University of Regina does not fall in this category, but schools such as the University of British Columbia, New Brunswick and
move-in process is seeing the different family dynamics and how the family reacts to the student’s milestone of moving onto campus,” Bryce explains. “Some families are overjoyed for the student and others are upset and hesitant to leave until they know this is exactly what the student wants.”
“The move-in process this year went near seamlessly.” -Savanna Bryce
who participated, only 16 per cent live in residence. They also report that in “universities that offer primarily undergraduate studies and have smaller student populations” have more students living on campus, stating that “almost 1 student in 5 lives in residence.”
Winnipeg do. However, the report also says that out of all the students surveyed, 32 per cent have reportedly used residence services. While there may be a sense of anxiousness when it comes to moving out, there is also joy. “My favourite part of the
So what should new students keep in mind for living on campus? “My advice for new students living in housing for the first time, or really just for anyone living in housing, get involved,” Bryce says. “Any chance to get involved
in housing, whether it be through events, volunteer, or work opportunities, you are provided with endless free food, entertainment, peer-to-peer support, academic enhancements, and much more.” Bryce also says that there’s no need to fear when moving in. “Some common misconceptions about our move-in that newcomers may have is that we are less available to help throughout the year.” Of course, the most important thing is that students living on residence are happy and safe, and that seems to be the case. “We have Resident and Community Assistants that provide 24-hour support for our residents with nearly anything they may need,” Bryce explains. “Here at Housing Services, our main priority is our residents and to ensure they enjoy their time here at the University of Regina.”
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Sask. marijuana survey seeks public input Government interested in opinions
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kristian ferguson news editor Just recently, the Saskatchewan government has put out a survey asking residents how they want marijuana legalization to be handled in the province. Amidst concerns that too much of the responsibility is being left up to the provinces, it appears that the provincial government is looking to take people’s perspectives into account with decision making. The Justice Minister, Don Morgan, in an interview with CBC Saskatchewan, said that their review will focus on “topping the growth of the underground cannabis market, restricting minors access to pot, promoting road and workplace safety, and ensuring positive public health.”
The survey the government has provided, which will remain open until Oct. 6, asks residents questions about their stances on potential methods of sale (public, private, etc.), age limits, and taxation models. Ontario had previously announced that they would be handling marijuana through public stores, similar to Saskatchewan’s liquor stores. However, those stores would be kept separate from stores that already sell liquor. Ontario’s plans for legalization were outlined in an article titled “Ontario’s Safe and Sensible Framework to Federal Cannabis Legislation.” They are hoping to have 40 stores open by legalization time, 80 by 2018, to eventually reach the goal of 150 stores. Saskatchewan, however, is unsure if it can meet the deadline of July 1, 2018. Don Morgan
is looking for at least an extra year in order to have a reliable framework in place. That being said, the Carillon wanted to interview a small selection of students to get a better understanding of their thoughts on the process, specifically, on how they felt that marijuana should be sold. All of the students requested that they remain anonymous for the article. A first-year engineering student was short and sweet on their stance. “It should be handled [by the government]. Whether its medical, or you’re making tax money, it would be beneficial,” Their friend, and first-year kinesiology student agreed. “I think it should be by the government because it helps ensure what is in it or how it is grown, so that everything is okay.
If the government is allowing it to be legal, it should also be safe,” stated the student. A second-year biochemistry major was concerned about the effects of unregulated, legal, marijuana. “I feel it should be dealt with in the same way that we deal with liquor because it is a substance that can have far reaching consequences. It makes sense to be restrictive in our regulations with it.” Finally, a second-year electronic systems engineer was most concerned with the damage it could cause to youth who would abuse or be negatively affected by the controversial plant. “If it somehow keeps the drugs out of the hands of the youth, that’s what is most important. Just like with cigarettes,” says the student.
“If it, somehow, keeps the drugs out of the hands of the youth, that’s what is most important.” -engineering student
“However, kids in high school still get their hands on them. I’m not really sure if legalization will restrict that enough. Saying that, though, if it is restricted to people who are eighteen or older, people are smart enough to make their own decisions.” They expressed one final comment about the subject. “Still, I don’t think people should be criminalized for [personal] use.” The government does seem particularly focused on the issue of impaired driving, not surprising considering the province’s current rash of drunk driving incidents. An article on the Saskatchewan government website entitled “Cannabis Legalization and Regulation” states that “the Government of Saskatchewan has recently updated drug and alcohol impaired driving laws to promote zero tolerance for new drivers and drivers who are 22 years of age and under. We are working with other provinces and the federal government to develop and strengthen road-side testing for drug-impaired driving.” Whether the government decides to sell marijuana in public or private stores remains to be seen, however.
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Some real nice boys Surf Dads drummer Chris Dimas reflects on another successful summer
Courtesy of Surf Dads Look at those real nice boys
mason sliva a&c editor Before diving into the heavier content of the article, I would like to state some facts. First, these gentlemen live over 1300 kilometres from the nearest ocean. Second, none of them have ever fathered a child. Despite these things, they are the Surf Dads. No stranger to the lime-
and he has provided an important contribution to the group ever since. The group has seen a few lineup changes since their inception, most recently going from a five-piece to a four-piece. The group’s new full-time guitarist, Kieran Smith, is also the frontman for local band, Seed. “Adding Kieran in the mix has been great and he is definitely bringing a lot of new energy into
claims was the first song idea they had as a band. Additionally, the group has started to play with bands that they adore, including groups like Cloud Nothings, Hockey Dad, and Dune Rats. This spring/summer saw Chris and the Dads exploring all over Canada, playing the songs that they love. With stops in Toronto for Canadian Music Week, Calgary for Sled Island, and Yukon for the Dawson City
stated that the group has plans for both an EP and a full-length album in the new year, as well as another tour out west. The group has seen lots of the world over the past couple years, with many stops across Europe and Canada. However, Chris isn’t ready to stop any time soon. He discussed his ambitions for the group to one day tour in Australia and the United States, as well as return to Europe.
“No stranger to the limelight, local drummer Chris Dimas has reached new heights through his work with his band, Surf Dads.” -Mason Sliva
light, local drummer Chris Dimas has reached new heights through his work with his band,. Chris formed the group two years ago with frontman and partner-incrime Gage McGuire, and together they have seen success ever since. Despite living across the continent from each other, the two began writing songs together in 2015, later becoming a band when Chris returned to Regina. As part of becoming a live band, they recruited bassist Nolan Grad
the band,” Chris commented. Surf Dads’ first fulllength album, All Day Breakfast, was released on April 17 of this year, and has received high praise. The album was recorded and mixed by friend of the band Rob Morrison at Studio One, and has received attention from many sources, including Noisey and Exclaim. The album features a continuation of their signature surf rock sound, and features a song called “Pinpoint,” which Chris
Music Festival, the Dads barely have time to think. However, this doesn’t stop them from taking in another successful season of performing. The group kept themselves busy over the summer, and writing kickass songs and exploring the Great White North is tiring work. However, the band has no intentions to slow down. The group is both reflecting on another successful summer, and looking toward a bright future. Chris
However, no place in the world will replace Regina, and Chris appreciates his upbringing in the Queen City. He believes that everyone in the music scene has been super welcoming, and he has been able to draw influence from many of them. Local legends Library Voices have been strong supporters of Surf Dads, and even went on tour with the group. Chris can’t seem to understate the amount of influence that Library Voices has provided for
the group. In fact, Regina as a whole has provided plenty of influence for the young musician, and he hopes that many more can follow in his footsteps. Chris says that simply going to shows and supporting new bands will help one find acceptance into the local scene. The local scene is bursting at the seams with new artists, and it appears as though a new generation of music has come to the forefront in Regina. An article about this group could not be complete without mention of their somewhat strange affinity for breakfast. The group stops for breakfast at every tour stop, selecting the first breakfast restaurant that they come across. Chris selected Toronto restaurant Frankie’s as his personal favourite, completely due to the fact that the group had been walking for two hours before they stumbled upon the place. Do yourself a favour and grab yourself some breakfast, or perhaps even some all-day breakfast. The Dads are always doing something around the Queen City, so keep your eyes, ears, and mouths open for whatever they serve up next!
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Print: an underappreciated medium Our arts writer looks into two exciting visual art exhibits danielle corson a&c writer Print is So Sweet (II) is an art exhibition on display at the Fifth Parallel Gallery that showcases eight years of class portfolios comprised by Professor Robert Truszkowski and his intermediate and senior students. The exhibition was curated by Robert Truszkowski and the portfolios are displayed clockwise in chronological order with the prints unframed and hanging on the walls. With each portfolio, an edition is given to every participating student and one edition is submitted to the university archives. On occasion, extra editions have been produced to generate money for the print media area within the University of Regina. Students also frequently have print sales in the Riddell Centre throughout the year to raise money. This money helps fund students travelling to the annual printmaking conference, Southern Graphics Council International. There is a reception for Print is So Sweet (II) on Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Fifth Parallel Gallery from 1-2 p.m. that is open to the public. This exhibition is a great example of how the arts, in this case print media, develop and build a community. Four of the past participating students within this exhibition have gone on to create Articulate Ink, an artist-run printmaking center and shop that
Courtesy of flatgrafika Look out for this logo around the Queen City
is continually expanding the print media community within Regina. Students have led workshops within the community centered around printmaking processes including letter press and silk-screening. Developing the arts as a whole within a community enhances the cultural heritage of our province, and places Regina on a national and global map within the creative realm. So why is print really so sweet? Beth Elich, a recent Bachelor of
Fine Arts Visual Arts graduate states, “Print is so sweet because it allows for high levels of exploration, connects the printer to the building blocks that formed the ways in which we communicate, and, honestly, is enormously addictive. Print also cultivates a wonderful community because printers have to share equipment and space in any studio, which in turn, tends to foster a kinship. The satisfaction that comes from pulling a print is
what keeps printers printing. Because it is just that sweet.” Print is So Sweet (II) coincides with Flatgraf ’ika, a printmaking symposium occurring in Regina this month. This multi-location event has many exhibitions, technique demonstrations, artist talks, workshops, and panel discussions planned throughout the city this month. Events will be at the Art Gallery of Regina, the MacKenzie Art Gallery, George Bothwell Pub-
lic Library, University of Regina, and Articulate Ink/Creative City Centre, just to name a few. These events focus on surveying print media and printmaking history within Saskatchewan and artworks produced by local artists. To register for workshops and other events, or more information about the symposium can be found at flatgrafika.ca.
Welcome Week in the books Reviewing some of the highlights of Welcome Week danielle corson a&c writer With a new school year comes another Welcome Week packed with events. Welcome Week kicked off with the highly sought after free mini doughnuts handed out by Sasktel. Students flocked to the hallways and dangerously impeded traffic flow with the long lineups for the tasty treats. Next, there was the Owl’s famous trivia night revolving around Welcome Week’s nautical theme. The Academic Green was packed with campus societies, the Research and Innovation Centre was full of campus clubs, and many sports were played on the courts. The size of the advertised local market was a little underwhelming. However, the quality of items being sold were great. One recommendation is that URSU should have reached out to our own Media, Art, and Performance students to display and sell some of their handmade wares. The beer gardens, sponsored by District Brewing Company, were once again a very popular hangout space for the warm weather. There was something for everyone to enjoy this first week back on campus.
The week started with free doughnuts and ended with a Welcome Fest concert full of Canadian talent. Local female artist, Xana, slayed the stage with her new song “Poison.” She released her debut EP last month. Next, Regina rappers Stoop Kids took to the stage, and following them were the Vancouver indie soul band the Boom Booms. The final band performance was from Saskatoon indie rock band, Close Talker. This is the first time the band has returned to the University of Regina since the Canadian Concert Series held at the Owl in 2015. The band, a trio, performed a great set and have evidently grown as a group within the last two years. They have created their voice as a band and have worked hard at perfecting it. Close Talker drew a crowd of students onto the Academic Green with their deep and ephemeral sound of heavy drum beats, keyboards, and dueling guitars. The atmosphere was constructed by their unique sound even after a rough start of technical difficulties. The band launched their latest album, Lens, in April this year. The group displayed some of the songs on Friday, and supplied a great concert to kick off the fall semester. Jenna Fuchs, a transfer student in social work states, “Close
Courtesy of Jaecy Bells People gathering to enjoy one of the many bands
Talker puts on an exuberant show that connects with those in the audience on a personal level making their concert experience some-
thing to be cherished.” The night ended with DJ Shub creating some rhythmic beats and playing late into the evening. With
this Welcome Fest concert, there were sure to be a few hangovers Saturday morning.
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New improv troupe arrives Regina’s newest comedy group prepares for their debut annie trussler op-ed editor 1. First of all, begin with introducing yourselves. Tell us a little about your artistic history, your time with theatre, and what you’ve learned. “My name is Amarige, lover of cats and show tunes! I’ve been involved with the arts since I could walk. I mostly pursue singing, dancing, and acting. I started with ballet, Irish, and Scottish dance. I fell in love with creativity in movement and expression. I’ve been involved in many plays and musicals. I’ve always loved comedy, and felt a wave of inspiration when I witnessed my first improv show. I became more involved in improv through CIGs when I attended Campbell, and NAIL (Northern Alberta Improv League) tournaments when I moved to Edmonton. Improv has given me many fantastic opportunities like travelling, having workshops with some of the greats, and hosting junior improv competitions. This year will be jam packed with improv with Eyes Up Here, Hitchhikers, CIGS and being an exec member on the U of R Improv Team.” 2. Now, tell us a little about Eyez Up Here. What kick-
Courtesy of Eyez Up Here Hey, our eyez are up here
started this idea? How much do societal ideas of sexism play in? “Eyez Up Here was born from a citywide want and need for female dominated comedy. The worldwide comedy scene has transitioned from male domination to a more openly shared space, but we often still lack the
resources to have our voices heard as loudly as theirs. Our group is focused on giving that voice to people. We want the space to be inclusive to female-identifying individuals, as well as my fellow non-binary pals.” 3. Moving forward, what are some major changes the arts community can make?
“We hope that our group inspires the community to be all around more inclusive.” 4. If you had one message for girls in the arts, what would it be? “The world is bright and beautiful and full of love, and so
are you! Don’t let anyone stunt the growth of your imagination.” 5. Lastly, what’s the info? Time, date, price! Sept. 20 at the Creative City Center! Doors open at 7:30 and the show starts at 8:00 p.m!
What to check out in Regina over the next few weeks mason sliva a&c editor German Club Fundraiser Date: September 15 Location: German Club Summary: The German Club has been a staple in the Regina culture scene for a long time. From Mosaic to music, the German Club has always provided a great time. They have been hit hard this year with renovations, and a group of musicians are holding a fundraiser on September 15 to help with the costs. The
fundraiser features artists such as Tiger Charmer, Jaecy Bells, and Brodie Moniker. Info: Check out the event page on Facebook Flatgrafika Date: September 15-17 Location: Multiple venues including University of Regina, MacKenzie Art Gallery, Hague Art Gallery, and more! Summary: Flatgrafika is a printmaking symposium at various locations around the Queen City. There are tons of events happening, so there is sure to be something for everyone!
Info: flatgrafika.ca n Beerfest Date: September 16 Location: The Owl Summary: The Engineering Students’ Society is back with another edition of Beerfest. The exciting annual event is being hosted at The Owl, and begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are only $10, so don’t miss out! Info: Beerfest on Facebook
Mabon Public Ritual and Potluck Date: September 22 Location: Unitarian Fellowship of Regina Summary: The Regina Wind Sage Temple is welcoming you to attend the autumn equinox, and honour the changing seasons. The ritual will be held at 7 p.m., followed by a potluck. All are invited to attend this exciting event! Info: Mabon Public Ritual and Potluck on Facebook
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Suffersurge still rocking A look back on a long career for Regina band ethan butterfield staff writer I’m very fortunate to bring you the newest band interview in the section, Regina’s own Suffersurge. For those who aren’t sure, Suffersurge is a local metal/hard rock band that has been performing for eighteen years now, with several singles and an album worth checking out. What’s also interesting about Suffersurge is that this isn’t the first time the band’s been in the Carillon. Back in 2002, writer Eric August did an interview piece with the group to help promote their EP, The Mind Inside. That being said, after fifteen years it seems fitting that the group is back once again to discuss their sound, style, and what the future holds. So, without any further rambling, the interview with Chad, Steve, and Mike of Suffersurge can be found just below: 1. How did the band come up with the name Suffersurge? Chad: Well when we first started, I think we probably went through a lot of choices before we came up with this name. We kept coming up with names that were already used and we made a list of words we thought were cool, and suffer and surge were on that list, and I think that our bass player at the time decided to put the two together. Mike: Two words had sex and made a baby! Chad: We figured if we put two words together, it would be highly unlikely that anybody else would have them. And that’s where it came from. 2. So the band’s first album came out in 2009 and was called The Mind Inside. What was making that album like for you guys, and how did the progression of making music work for you from that point on? Steve: Basically, that first album was built, like, ten years before that interview era; that’s when most of that stuff was written. Then once we hit the studio, then it kind of evolved. Once you get to record it once, listen to it, then you can add parts. You get to hear it from a different place, like when you just play it in your basement, your music comes across kind of one level. Once you get into the studio, you’re, like, hearing it for the first time again. So, then you get to invent more. You know what I mean? Chad: Yeah, you kind of add layer, upon layer, upon layer. And you just get to break it down a little more. It’s kind of like fresh ears every time you listen to it after another piece is recorded. And I mean, as the saying goes, you’ve probably heard thousands of bands say, “You have a lifetime to write your first album and then a year to write your second.” Like Steve said, we’ve had these songs written for years, and the band took a hiatus and got back together with the intention of going to the studio to record all these songs that we like playing, so that’s where all that came from. Mike: I wasn’t in the band at the time that the recording was done, and just on what Steve and Chad were saying “building many
Courtesy of Suffersurge FU4U, Suffersurge’s full-length release
layers,” I think we’ve had conversations since I’ve been in the band like, “Is that actually how you play that?” You sit down and put a guitar riff under a microscope or a drum
middle ground, everyone agrees on Pantera, and that’s kind of where the style started. But our other guitar player, he’s into King Diamond. And I’m like “Sorry man, I ain’t
Chad: The whole goal off the start was to be heavy, but groove heavy. I mean, you want to look out into the audience and you want to see people bobbing their head. We
“You kind of discover new levels or new different dimensions to a song, stuff you don’t hear when it’s all together” - Mike Watt
beat under a microscope and it’s like, “Is that what it really sounds like when it’s isolated?” You kind of discover new levels or new different dimensions to a song, stuff you don’t hear when it’s all together. 3. In terms of style of music, you guys listed off artists like Sevendust, Pantera, Alice in Chains. What geared you guys toward that more, if I may say, grungy or metal style of music? Steve: Well each guy comes across with their own influences and it kind of merges into what we are, like I was the grunge guy. Original bass player was Mr. Iron Maiden. So, you have Mr. Iron Maiden fighting Mr. Alice in Chains, and that’s kind of where it came about. You know, throw some Tool in there. Pantera’s kind of like the
singing that.” Then he [Mike] likes Lamb of God; that’s one of his favourite bands. And we’ve got Chad over here, he’s more straight forward rock and hard rock. The band started in a time where everyone was playing Metallica, Megadeth and Pantera, and those were the songs you covered. I grew up on Motley Crue, Guns N’ Roses, Alice in Chains, and Soundgarden. You take those early roots, the Iron Maiden roots, and you throw that modern stuff in there and you kind of get what we came up with, which is a bit weird because we were a bit ahead of our time. You know, all this stuff on Octane right now, we were doing that...maybe not Octane right now. I’d say Turbo now, that’s where I’m stuck.
never want people to look at us and say “What the fuck are they doing?” You know, you want people to get into it. 4. So, last question. What does the future hold for Suffersurge? Chad: Well I guess it’s anyone’s guess, we’re just flying by the seat of our pants right now. There is a show in the works, I don’t think it’s been announced yet, but it’s probably sometime in October. We’re aiming to get back in the studio. So, we have the album, we have the three singles we released a couple years ago, so we’re aiming to get back in the studio as soon as we can. I mean, I can’t give a specific date because it’s basically whenever our recording guys are ready to go, whenever we’re satisfied with what
we’re writing, and we feel we want to get to the studio and do it again. I mean, we all have day jobs, and it’s a matter of scheduling. At this point in time, we just kind of take it as it comes and we play when we play, and when we got new stuff to record. It’ll be out on our Facebook page and out on our website. Steve: Yeah, the creating process is the best part anyway. Playing a show, recording it, the actual creating of it to get it to that point. I mean that’s why I’m in a band right? To actually get to create it. Whether you’re the one coming up with the riff, or the one that’s taking his riff and tweaking it a little, and everybody’s adding their little parts. That’s what makes jamming cool. Like, you need to create. Chad: I live for playing live. That’s my thing. I like writing songs, but getting in front of the audience and playing music, that’s the rush for me. Mike: Yeah, and I’m with Chad on that. I love creating music. Sitting is not why I play in a band; getting up on stage is why I play in a band. So there you have it. Unfortunately, this is only a brief piece of a much larger interview that I wish I could’ve shared fully. Hopefully you’ve enjoyed this look into Suffersurge’s career and music.
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Women’s hockey league to pay its players With expansion to China final, CWHL players get compensation
Arthur Ward Ross in action
konstantin kharitonov sports writer After a long time of planning, a hockey league has finally achieved its main goal, set two seasons ago. On the first of this month, the Canadian Women’s Hockey League has announced that in the upcoming 2017-18 season, players will receive a paycheque. In the league’s 10-year history, this marks the first time that league has been able to distribute compensation to its own players. The league had also announced the range of salaries are to be from $2000 to $10,000, depending on the amount of years a player has played in the league. Each team has now been assigned a hard salary cap. This will restrict teams from spending more than $100,000 on their roster. While it’s unconfirmed in exactly which currency the salaries will be in, it is safe to assume that the players will be paid in Canadian dollars, which differs from other professional league’s salaries being paid in U.S. dollars. To make player compensation possible, CWHL commissioner Brenda Andress declared last season that the league would expand to China, with two teams, Kunlun Red Star and Vanke Rays, joining the league for the 2017-18 season. With the additions of these two teams, there was enough revenue generated from marketing, broadcasting, licensing rights, and new corporate sponsorships to fund the players’ new salaries. It has been a very long time
coming for the players at hand. The CWHL displays the best female talent of Canada, the United States, and the rest of the world, and as such, by having them finally be compensated for their hard work means that the sport can be and will be a viable one for women in the years to come. As the league continues to grow, it will be able to further compensate for their players, which will lead to more exposure, leading to even more possibilities for women’s hockey.
“This is such an important step in growing the female side of the game. This [upcoming season] is a special season for the CWHL, its players and the game.” It may be hard to gauge the full effects of this announcement, and while it is great to see the women being compensated, it is nowhere near the level of other professional sports, especially in the men’s leagues. Still, as been described by the players and the commissioner herself, this is only just the begin-
Talking with Ross, she outlines just how important this step is for the growth of the game and where it can go from here. “The CWHL is a great voice for the women’s game. It is advocating for the growth of the sport for females. This further supports the integral role that the league is playing in growing the game from the grassroots to the elite levels.” To get to those elite levels, there is still more work to be done. The league still needs to further
“It is essential towards acknowledging and recognizing the skill that takes place on the female side of the game and in the CWHL.”
The effects of this situation sent shockwaves throughout the hockey community in Canada, affecting even players at all hockey levels, including the University of Regina’s very own alumni, Cougar Goaltender Toni Ross. Ross had previously played goalie for the U of R women’s hockey team from 2012-16 and was drafted in the 12th round of the CWHL draft by the Calgary Inferno. When asked about her thoughts on CWHL player compensation, there was much praise toward the league and what this announcement means to women in the sport.
ning. “Its an important first step,” Ross says in agreement with the league’s optimism. “It is essential towards acknowledging and recognizing the skill that takes place on the female side of the game and in the CWHL.” This announcement highlights the hard work by women who strive to be at their best everyday in this sport, and they are starting to be heard by an ever-growing audience. People are starting to buy in. More players are getting opportunities with the teams. On top of it all, there is a true investment being made into women’s hockey.
- Toni Ross
expose itself to the public. However, it is currently taking advantage of what is available to them, using Twitter and Facebook to reach out to fans all over the country. As well, players have built strong relationships with youth hockey programs, showcasing directly the benefit of the league. This decision does forever alter the landscape in women’s hockey. The league achieved providing player compensation to the best women’s hockey athletes in the world, and is exposing themselves to a previously untapped market like so few have done so before. It was a bold statement to diverge into
China, but it shows that the CWHL will not settle at just the national level. “The expansion provides a great opportunity for North American players to experience gaining international playing experience,” Ross mentions. “It goes to show that the league is not only growing the game in Canada, but in other parts of the world.” With both teams (as of press time) set to play in the city of Shenzhen, China, the increase of potential viewership will sky rocket, adds considerable pressure to be able to perform. The true effect of this announcement, however, will not only be felt right away, but those just getting into the game or in youth programs will receive the full benefits of this announcement. It gives young athletes more incentive to continue with the sport, seeing their idols are becoming full time professionals. Their dreams are becoming a reality right in front of their eyes. “It has open doors and provides opportunity after midget and junior to continue playing outside of university, allowing them to continue playing after their post-secondary time is completed,” Ross says about the affects of compensation at the youth levels. “It creates more options for female hockey players, and may one day lead to females to make enough money without needing another source of income.” With this announcement, the CWHL have set their players to be in a position where that dream is a very possible eventuality.
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Week 1 NFL wrap-up With the first week out of the way, which team looked the best? ethan butterfield staff writer Well, it was an interesting start to the NFL season this Sunday. For starters, there were a lot of solid matchups taking place. The Philadelphia Eagles facing off against Washington, the Arizona Cardinals and the Detroit Lions, and the always-classic Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals never seize to amaze. Overall, it felt like there were several entertaining games that were on display. Mathew Stafford’s common fourth quarter comeback was back in full scope, the Eagles’ defense made all the right moves, and The Cleveland Browns showed some more punch than what they usually offer, but still cannot seem to get any luck. There were two games that really separated themselves from the pack however, in my opinion, with those being Atlanta vs. Chicago, and L.A. vs. Indianapolis. One could’ve almost been titled the upset of the week, whereas the other was the smackdown of the day. Of note, there is an interesting game this Monday that could mean the difference for yours truly. Now, for those who aren’t familiar with NFL teams, the Chicago Bears have been the… well
let’s just say they aren’t very good. Not so much the bottom of the barrel, but you’d be getting pretty close in that regard. So when that kind of team heads into a contest against last year’s Super Bowl finalist, The Atlanta Falcons, you’d be pretty safe to assume that the Bears would be going up against impossible odds. That being said, it seems that things were a little too close for comfort, more so for the Falcons. Sure enough, Bears QB Mike Glennon put up respectable numbers and almost edged out a win for his team in the final minute. Unfortunately, the offense couldn’t step up to the plate and the final score ended on a 23-17 note. As crazy as it would have been on opening week, The Falcons need to get things together for the upcoming season. L.A. on the other hand, being a semi-alright team, managed to show fans and rivals alike that they’re ready to play. Now, I’d like to start off by saying that if Andrew Luck were the starting QB for this game, I feel it would have gone very differently. With Luck out of the picture though, Scott Tolzien was instead the starter against L.A. prospect Jared Goff. Now believe me when I say that Goff didn’t exactly have a hot 2016 season, but he did convince me that he could
play after throwing for 300 plus yards and a touchdown for good measure. Long story short, a 46-9 score was the ending point for a solid outing by L.A. and a weak one for Indianapolis. So all that aside and those two games out of the way, the biggest game on this writer’s mind is the upcoming Week 1 (at the time of writing) bout between The New Orleans Saints and The Minnesota Vikings. Why? Because NFL pools that’s why. It’s a really sad state of affairs when a person starts relying on the Vikings to come out on top, but here we are. [EDITOR’s NOTE: And yet, the Vikings somehow won and now our writer doesn’t need to float off into the ocean on a funeral pyre like the Vikings’ playoff hopes.] Actually, without wishing to brag, there is a personal record I have with NFL picks and predictions since my time writing with the Carillon. I’m currently 1-0 since my 2016 pick of the Denver Broncos to win the Super Bowl. So to give myself some extra luck, I’m going out on the limb and saying that the Vikings will win their Monday afternoon showdown. [EDITOR’s NOTE: Come one come all to place your bets for the rest of the season.] All in all, the first week
A new gym and a new image The main gym gets a much-needed improvement ethan butterfield staff writer The main gymnasium is viewed as a centerpiece in the publicity of a university due to the building being able to house gatherings of all sorts. For the University of Regina, this is no different. As such, it is imperative to make it presentable to parents, visitors, and prospective students for every university function or event. The main gym here at the university has recently undergone a facelift, vastly improving the appearance of the main area of play. Housing three courts, the entire floor has been repaired and rejuvenated to be a more aesthetically pleasing area. The changes are clear, even to the least experienced observer. While the main gymnasium floor, also known as gym 3, has only undergone minor improvements, being sanded, varnished, and repainted, the new look of clean, pale wood planks brings a refreshing feature to the university’s main gym. The newly painted black lines offer a rigid symmetry, if not also a pleasant minimalism to the presentation of a large representation of the university’s capabilities and attention to detail. The university has also taken advantage of rebranding their athletic image, with a new logo adorning the center court. Rather than the usual times-new-roman-esque font,
Jaecy Bells Oooo, shiny
which one has come to identify with the post-secondary institution, a bold-coloured logo sits in the middle of the center court in green and yellow. Along the dark green paint surrounding the center court looms two inconspicuous cougars coloured lightly, being the mascot logos that identify the Cougar teams. The new image of the gym is neat and professional, allowing the school to bolster a sense of pride
while hosting a plethora of events. A future of expansion of this logo and brand showcased in the main gymnasium brings the prospect of a healthy increase in attendance and exposure of the Cougars and University of Regina’s athletic brand. Though, until then, we can enjoy our refurbished facility.
Erin Costa via Flickr Welcome to the league of declining brain function
seems to be as exciting as ever and holds a lot of questions going forward. Mostly along the lines of how will certain players be affected by wins and loses? How will injuries affect the teams? Will any significant changes be made to important positions on the roster? So on and so forth. What I can say is that if you’re a team that won its
opener, congrats, the road is about to get that much more difficult. (Also, I guess I should give my way-to-early 2018 Super Bowl prediction, Eagles vs. Browns)
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Rookies feel at home in Cougar territory First-year cross country runners are fitting right in
ethan williams staff writer With a new school year comes a new opportunity for University of Regina. Cougars and Rams athletes to shine and become valuable contributors to their teams. Many sports have already started up, with Rams football and both Volleyball teams starting to heat up on the turf and courts, respectively. For rookie team members, especially those who are first-year students and recent high school graduates, the experience can be daunting and intimidating. However, one U of R cross country runner doesn’t seem fazed by the commitments she has on her plate. Kelsey Haczkewicz may be new, but she is already fitting in with the rest of the U of R cross-country team. Haczkewicz is a first year pre-med student, who previously attended Yorkton Regional High. When talking about her progress with the team. the task of keeping up with practices, meets, school, and the added stress of living away from home has been smooth so far. “So far, juggling classes and practices has not been too hard to handle. I created my class schedule with practice times in mind so the timing of both doesn’t conflict.” It is convenient to have the first meet a little ways into the year, instead of right off the bat when school starts. “My first meet isn’t until September 16 and it’s here in Regina so I won’t have to deal with missing classes for cross-country for a few weeks still.” When asked how the moving
Jaecy Bells Kelsey Haczkewicz and Kaila Neigum are getting adjusted to their new school and their new team
from home and into residence has been, Haczkewicz says the process so far is smooth. “The transition to living this close to my classes and cross country practices has been a positive experience. Since moving away from home, I have actually found that I am more focused on running. Each day, I know what specific time I need to meet with my team to run, and this has kept me on track with my training rather than finding distractions at home that could have kept me from run-
gars team. “I started competing in cross country in elementary school and began to take the training more seriously in high school and always wanted to take it to a university level. I thought it would be a good way to meet people who shared a similar passion for the sport.” She isn’t the only new Cougar runner, as Kaila Neigum, first-year athlete from Regina, is a fellow rookie on the team. A graduate of Miller Comprehensive High School, Neigum also feels
getting better and faster. I’m also looking forward to travelling as a team; bus trips are always fun.” For Neigum, the opportunity is unique, as she was recruited to the university team based on her performance in provincial races. Neigum says that she loves the sport and the feeling she gets from it. This was a contributing factor in deciding to come on board with the team. Both Neigum and Haczkewicz say that participating in cross-country in university is different than high school with
“Running is Running. You can run anytime, anyplace, anywhere.”
- Kaila Neigum
ning.” Haczkewicz also has positive attitudes when it comes to her team. “I have really enjoyed working with the cross-country team so far. Running alongside athletes who have similar goals and attitudes towards the sport is very motivational and helps keep me on track with training.” Throughout her life, running has been a part of the Cougar rookie’s life, so it was a no brainer that she would try out for the Cou-
confident and ready to take on the challenges of her busy semester. “My classes don’t really overlap with practice times, so I think it will be manageable. I plan on handling both commitments by really trying to stay on top of homework, working on school stuff between classes, and on the bus for travelling weekends.” The first-year engineering student also has personal goals for herself and what she can achieve. “I am looking forward to increasing my mileage, and just
Neigum citing the intensity of the program as a reason she finds things different. “University cross-country is a lot more intense than high school, and more difficult, as to be expected”, Neigum says. “I had the good fortune of having a former U of R cross country athlete as my high school coach for grades eleven and twelve, and our practices were, therefore, very similar, if not the same, as the ones we do now for university.” Haczkewicz, in the meantime,
feels that the biggest difference comes from a change in her team. “I have new coaches, a new team, new workouts, and new locations to train. The actual training schedule is similar to the one I followed back in Yorkton but my weekly mileage has now increased.” When asked if growing up in the Regina area was an advantage to being on a Regina team, Neigum says she doesn’t fully believe that is the case. “I wouldn’t say it has an advantage running-wise, besides knowing the good spots and trails to run on. Running is running. You can run anytime, anyplace, anywhere.” So what are these two runners looking forward to the most about their first year, and about being a member of the team? Haczkewicz looks toward self-improvement. “I am looking forward to getting to know the team better, challenging myself to race farther distances than I have ever raced before, and pushing myself to improve over the course of the season.” Neigum’s answer, on the other hand, is simple, and one that many first-year university students can relate to. “I am looking forward to the freedom there will be compared to high school.”
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New athletes among Rams Two new players donning the green and gold nathan mccarville sports writer With every new football season comes the prospect of success as rivalries are reignited. One great aspect about the start of the football season is the opportunities that new additions to the roster provide. For the 2017 season, the University of Regina Rams have implemented new and avid talent. The team, along with the fans, hope for these new additions will do great things with the opportunity to play their chosen game at the U of R. One such addition is Theren Churchill, who has since donned the number 62 for the University of Regina Rams, comes from the small town of Stettler, Alberta, from which he went on to play for the Edmonton Huskies for four years. There he earned the accolade of Prairie Conference AllStar in his fourth year, the same year he was named team captain. When asked why he decided to come to the University of Regina to play football and pursue his education in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies he said, “I loved the campus and city when I came on my trip last spring, [The University of Regina] has great facilities and great opportunities to get an education.”
Of the Rams football organization, Churchill said the things “that set them apart from other universities was their commitment to help get your degree and becoming a better player.” As for the draw of Regina itself, Churchill summed it up in saying, “The atmosphere here is amazing. I mean, who wouldn’t want to play in a city that lives and breathes football.” The Albertan has already placed himself in a starting position among the Rams, achieving what he had hoped to in his first year of playing with the Rams. The ambitious starting offensive lineman stated, “Now my goal is to be the best player I can and become a top player in this league over the next three years and bring home a Vanier Cup.” Having played four seasons for the Edmonton Huskies, Churchill says, “I think I can bring a lot of experience and become a key piece to the success of the Rams.” Another excited competitor comes right from Regina. Dawson Mucha, who has been an All-Star every year of his football career since 2012, has taken the number 74 and stands in the offensive line for the Rams. When asked why he chose to come to the University of Regina to study business administration, Mucha said, “I chose the Rams because they have an amazing program
Jaecy Bells Rams add to the flock
with amazing coaches. I really felt like this is where I should be, playing for my hometown. I’ve also dreamt of playing for them ever since I started football.” Mucha’s goal for the year is to become the best player that he can possibly be, with a long-term goal of being drafted into the Canadian Football League. By
playing with the Rams, Mucha hopes to learn the valuable skills and leadership traits needed to achieve this feat. He has no doubt that the resources of the program will be able to give him what he needs to excel as a player. “I joined the Regina Rams because of the coach. He’s produced so many great players and
really wants the best for you.” Both new additions to the Rams go into the season full of hope with the opportunities that can be provided. With the reflection of the team morale seeming high, an exciting season awaits.
Football player makes transition to rugby Former member of the Rams goes from Thunder to Cougars konstantin kharitonov sports editor Throughout each of our lives, there will always be a time of transition. It is always a process filled with challenges, uncomfortable moments, and an abundance of excitement. For an athlete, there are few bigger transitional periods than the ones faced in university, where individuals not only are trying to identify who they are as an athlete, but who they are as a person. In particular, the process of changing sports can be a significant hurdle to overcome, as the athlete must adapt to the new playing style while integrating into a new team. One athlete that is going through this transition right now is the University of Regina Cougars’ very own Marcus Kuling, of the university’s rugby team. Kuling recently transferred over to the Cougars from the Regina Thunder, the city’s Canadian Junior Football League team. In an interview with Kuling, it was a transition that was best for his development and for his future. “I was at a phase where I felt like I wasn’t making a lot of for-
Jaecy Bells Bartender by day, athlete by night
ward progress with football. I felt that moving was for the best.” It definitely was not an easy decision to make, but it is one that is paying off for Kuling as he trains with the rugby team, getting ready for the upcoming season.
“I’ve always been interested in rugby. It is played at a really fast pace, with a lot of running around and speed, and I love it.“ Kuling says when asked about the reason behind his decision, “It’s played at 110 miles per hour and can switch from offence
and defence very quickly.” Though Kuling does not shy away from the fact that he is new to the sport, he takes pride with how much there is to learn about the sport. “To be an athlete and stepping into something that you have
never done, you have to swallow a big pill, start at the bottom, and work your way up. The whole process is quite humbling.” While the transition has been living up to the excitement so far, moving on from the Thunder was a process that Kuling was grateful that both the team and the player were able to agree that this decision was best for both parties. “It was a mutual agreement. It was seen coming, as I was starting to love the game I once had with football and that spark that I had was now with rugby.” Now with the focus being solely on the rugby team, it is now all about being in perfect shape for the start of the season. “The rugby team had finished fifth last year in nationals, so the team is looking to podium this year. This is a very talented group of athletes and I am really excited for all the events coming up. I’m looking forward to everything to do with this team.” The rugby season promises to be a tough one on the newest rugby recruit, but Kuling is not one to shy away from a challenge, even one with 6:30 a.m. practices every Wednesday.
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Tuition wrinkles This is an automated message to inform you that a new statement has been issued for the Fall 2017 semester and is now available for viewing at the web site listed below. You probably got one of these messages sent to your beloved uregina email as a welcome gesture this week, am I right? It is the time of the year that you take a nice long look at your bank account with your entire summer savings and say goodbye to your pennies. Or, at least, this involves all of us that pay our own tuition. The rest of you are very lucky. I have had my fair share of luck as well, as I am from the top ten most privileged places in the world. You know, the mighty land of Finland, the country that everyone mixes up with Norway. It is probably easier to govern a country with a population of 5.5 million people, and maybe that is why free post-secondary education is offered for everyone. I, among my other fellow Finns, enjoyed my free education for five years before moving here to Regina. In the autumn of 2016, I lost my tuition virginity for the first time to the University of Regina. Many would see my move as a ridiculous decision, and financially that is exactly what it is. However, there are several good things that this university offers in comparison to my old university in Finland. 1. No hard-core entrance exams 2. I can study whatever I want 3. Professors are often more motivat ed to teach and support the stu- dents 4. Scholarships 5. University offers work for students
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Because of this, I am happy to pay my tuition, but as an international graduate student the road is a little bit rockier. All the international students are limited to work a maximum of twenty hours per week during their enrolment. International graduate students are also required to study throughout the year, which means that the twenty-hour-rule does not stop when the summer starts. This has made it hard for the grad students to work more in the summer in order to gather some savings for the following school year. That is why instead of
working full-time in the summer and taking that one class, I was sitting at home, watching my two cats lick each other’s butts. This is a small shortcoming in the system, but for me, it would make a huge difference to have some summer savings in my bank account. Just like many of you at this time of the year, I am now shifting my gaze from my chequing account to my savings, all while the wrinkles on my forehead grow deeper. It might be because of my privileged background that this feels harder for me, but I don’t believe this system is supporting the
students, and especially the international students in the best possible way. I will cross my fingers when applying for scholarships. Scholarships are a fortunate resource to have in this university, but relying on scholarships alone is definitely not a nice feeling to carry with you when starting a new school year. And, it is definitely making the wrinkles on my forehead uglier.
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The world hates us and I don’t blame her
I have always been hopelessly devoted to science. While I may not understand the inner workings of more complicated scientific fields, the fact that some people do charms and intrigues me. If, for all the mysteries in the universe, there is just one scientist pursuing its end, I can live and die content. For as long as I can recall, I lived in a scientifically sound home. My parents vehemently instilled rationality into my belief system from day one. As human beings, we are held to the earth by gravity, we know that the universe is constantly unfolding, and we know the ozone is thinning thanks to climate change. I have just known never to question such things, and as the globe is being swept with natural disasters, I continue to know these things. I find it tedious to preach about climate change, as the environment seems to be doing a half decent job for me. Frankly, for all the horrors we have loosed upon the earth, this feels more like karma than anything. It isn’t as though I hope to die via super-tornado, but if I do, I probably had it coming. We probably all did. Despite the world slowly CTRL+ALT+DELETING itself, there are (always) far-right Christians who are quick to hop on the “this is God’s will” ark, which I personally find pretty funny, and just a little more than disheartening. Even when the weather, the literal climate itself, points neon arrows at science, Orthodox Christianity refuses to buy it. I could spend the rest of my life calmly, or not so calmly, arguing with the members of staunch Christianity – almost nothing would please me more; however, I only have so much time, they only have so many Bibles, and the Earth only has so much patience.
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There is something to appreciate amid all this madness. There are few unfailing things in this world, but one of my personal favorites is the relentless denial perpetuated by the middle-aged Christian Facebook demographic. God could literally walk down his golden staircase and announce global warming through a loudspeaker, and somehow Linda would still be sharing memes about preparing for Jesus. If the Rapture were to come, it sure as Hell would not come in the form of Kim Jong Un’s bad haircut and a few earthquakes. I like to believe God has a little more theatrical integrity than that. The guy flooded all of earth like shaking an etch-a-sketch.
The whole earth! Because he was bored of his first draft! I’m not a Christian by any stretch of the imagination, but if I were, I would hopefully give the big guy credit where credit is due. The dude is without a doubt the cruellest S.O.B. in the history of literature. “Hey, man, kill your son.” “Why?” “‘Cause I said.” There are zero universes where someone even remotely benevolent says “bet” to someone after they profess their faith. I’ll admit this article took a bit of a turn, but my original message stands true: this international gong show is not the product of
anyone in the sky, but instead the passive-aggression of the sky itself. It’s time for us, as the human race, to take responsibility for the shit we put out into the ether. We have polluted, beaten, and destroyed the natural world for as long as we’ve existed, and it’s about time we face the consequences. Recycle. Take your goddamn bike. Don’t litter. For the love of God, don’t idle your car. It’s literally the least we can do.
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September 14 - September 20, 2017 op-ed
Fear of authority How do we feel about authority? Is authority a sort of beginning step to superiority? Do you agree that authority will be controlled by any person who has it, or that it might be uncontrolled? Will uncontrolled authority cause awful damage in many different aspects? Every person has a certain amount of authority over permanent or temporary issues. Commitments to authority will lead to generate a sense of authority, which will also lead to in misuse of authority. Moreover, this will be the first reason behind the existence of “the fear of authority.� From my perspective, finding humility in someone with authority is like finding a needle in a pile of straws. In order to control anyone, and implement a good-natured authority as individuals, we have to understand the shape of the authority, and the value of the knowledge that we would have to be compatible with the authority that we are dealing with. There are many examples of different kinds of authorities that we live with. Political authority displays the combination of power, control, greed, and the apathy regarding the consequences of abusing authority, and the fear that this authority which will be exist among who is willing to live with this authority. A personal example of a dictator with political authority which has generated a permanent effect on people who had never felt the sense of freedom until they said no. They finally said no to this dictator and his political authority in Syria on March 15, 2011. As one of the hundreds of thousands of the Syrian political inmates who survive, as one of the millions of Syrian refugees, as one of the twenty seven million dreamers who were looking forward to living in a country that respects its citizens, I know about this kind of authority. I lived in a country that has suffered from unequal rights for 45 years thanks to a brutal family named Al-Assad. Syria is a country run by one political party that all the citizens must obey whether they understand their duties toward this authority or not. Citizens cannot ignore the unexpected actions that began to stand out by the Syrian regime forces in the second year of the peaceful revolution, which also drove a
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high percentage of non-violent protesters to become violent due to the hatred presented by this dictator authority. Eventually, the fear of authority emerges in all of us in some way, and we won’t real-
ize it until we will be able to maintain it. We cannot fight it randomly without having any potential solutions that will leave us with out any questions.
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September 14 - September 20, 2017 op-ed
Much ado about some Kim Historically, one of the reasons that Canada has been able to escape relatively unscathed from most major world conflicts has been due to its geographic location. Save for the Americans in 1812, no nation has ever truly invaded Canada properly. Swaths of polar ice and leagues of icy oceans separate us from many external threats that other nations face. Further still, we fortunate few who are able to attend school at the University of Regina are even further separated and insulated from the horrors that be beyond. As it stands, Regina is a distance of 8,912 kilometres away from the North Korean capital of Pyongyang, and the Global Transportation Hub isn’t exactly a strategic military target; therefore, we’re able to breathe easy in the face of the crisis in North Korea. On the other hand, for the millions living in South Korea, Japan, and even on remote U.S. territories such as Guam, the threat of annihilation is, sadly, all too real. A question remains, then, for those concerned: what, exactly, is the optimal solution to dealing with the rogue state, whose empty threats are backed by very real weapons of mass destruction? One or two ICBM scares ago, it may have been forgivable to have only heard of North Korea through movies like The Interview or Team America: World Police. In recent months, however, we’ve seen North Korea continue to ramp up its military threats. Amidst these threats, North Korea has been continuously ramping up their bravado, and has diligently worked on extending the range of their long-range weapons, thereby increasing the blast yield of their every bomb. Many are convinced that the status quo simply cannot be maintained, but those hoping for a sudden détente from Kim Jong-un, supreme leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, have very little hope left in their coffers.
The question is not, and never has been, if North Korea has the power to damage the United States. During the buildup to WWII, even the most ruthless admirals of the Imperial Japanese Navy recognized that any strategy they’d compile would need to be one of immediately achieving their goals and securing peace to avoid the unmitigated ire of the United States. America has always been a force to reckon with, and one can present the argument that the dropping of atomic weapons over Hiroshima and Nagasaki was, in and of itself, a mitigated response compared to what some of the bellicose American generals had planned. If they so deemed it, the United States could wipe North Korea off the map. Such a show of force would take time. In that time, North Korea would have very little issue in unleashing weapons that might not fall under the category of WMDs, but would still have extremely destructive results. North Korea possesses some tens of thousands of artillery weapons pointed only in one direction: south, with Seoul in its crosshairs. Is there any other way that this military conflict could unfold? It’s unlikely. North Korea, boasting massive numbers of soldiers, but with still being almost an era behind technologically, has practically zero other outcomes but mutually assured destruction. These are the rules they’ve established for themselves in their zero-sum game. Any scenario that would see actual conflict break out would inevitably end in overwhelming defeat for the North Koreans, but such a defeat would include a staggering death toll for civilians, on either side of the demilitarized zone. Further questions remain even if we set aside all things militaristic. If the North Korean regime fell, to whom would the spoils fall? Almost all South Koreans still long for the unification, but China’s eyes are on
the North’s resources. And what, pray tell, would be done with the refugees? Europe buckled under the weight of hundreds of thousands of refugees and migrants out of Syria and North Africa. What nation on Earth would like to take in several million uneducated, impoverished, famished North Korean expatriates, most of whom think that you killed their God? These are the ugly and unfortunate realities that must be considered whenever the topic of North Korea is brought up. It is also unfortunate to consider that the status quo, as awful as it is, is still the best solution in a moment-to-moment scenario
and its residents can be leaders on environmental issues and that public participation is required for a democracy to best serve its citizens. Over the last two years, I have had many conversations with community members about big problems such as environmental regulation, energy divestment, climate change, as well as many others. Time and time again, these conversations often end at “so what can someone like me actually do?” My response is, and always will be, get involved. Take whatever action you are comfortable with: write your elected leaders, sign a petition, or volunteer for a group or organization that you believe in. Whatever it is, remember that change starts with you. Kelly Husick is a graduate of the University of Regina and is the executive director of Student Energy in Action for Regina Community Health (SEARCH) while also working with the Regina Blue Dot Movement.
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such as this. There are concentration camps still active on North Korean soil, and the regime is still hard at work on bolstering their nuclear arsenal. There are no optimal outcomes here, and no winners – only many potential losers. Still, none stand to lose more than Kim Jong-un himself. And there’s no shortage of sayings about the actions of cornered animals with nothing left to lose.
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Right now, the Federal Minister of Health, and the Minster of Environment and Climate Change have until Oct. 15, 2017 to decide on whether to act on the recently proposed changes to the Canadian Environmental Protections Act (CEPA). Set forth in these proposed changes are recognition of the right to a healthy environment, national air and water quality standards, and improved access to information for better public participation. If adopted, these changes would strengthen Canada’s environmental laws immensely – laws that have allowed Canada to fall behind on environmental performance. However, these changes are not guaranteed, and right now Canadians are raising their voices and calling on the federal government to make the right decision. In Feb. of 2017, Regina City Council passed a municipal declaration in support of the “Right to a Healthy Environment” for all Canadians. This was the second declaration in Saskatchewan and the first for a major prairie city in Canada. This non-binding declaration shows that the City of Regina
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Horror movies lack originality
Jaecy Bells & Jael Bartnik
Clichés are present in many film genres, but I find they crop up in horror films way too often. There needs to be some form of good/evil conflict to move the plot along, but I find that many writers fail to be original in fleshing out the evil portion. When the plot dissolves in the Devil and people praying to God and thrusting crucifixes as their protection, I (a devout atheist) roll my eyes and lose my sense of horrified fascination. What’s the purpose of the devil? He’s a terrorist that stands for nothing— once the objective goes to Satan, it doesn’t matter why he’s grabbing at a child’s legs or gouging out somebody’s eyeballs. “He’s Satan,” you can point out, “He’s just evil”. But evil for the sake of evil is nearly as boring as good for the sake of good. Jesus Christ and the Christian God are boring as hell (no pun intended)—give me Zeus, Athena, Loki, or Thor any day. They have emotions, personality, and intent—they exist as more than a shining pillar of unattainable perfection. In the same fashion, an evil creature with claws, horns, teeth skittering upside down on the ceiling, as a version of the devil does not exist. Of course, I pray to the church of Food-For-Worms Atheism, but these black-and-white representations of good and evil seem to serve as a ringer for lazy plot devices. I don’t dislike supernatural elements or monsters in fiction. However, I prefer my monsters to have a backstory both terrifying and tragic—they should have strengths, a purpose, and weaknesses so that they can be defeated. In my opinion, the personification of monsters makes a better story.
Grendel descending on the medieval hall, pained by hearing the sounds of a joy he cannot share, has a melancholy tone to it-adding tragedy to a villain colours the story when the audience sympathizes with the monster. Whereas with Satan, there is no sympathy asked for and rarely given. You can hate a thief who robs a mom-and-pop store, and then find out he was stealing food for his family—a classic tale of mixed emotions for the bystander, who, humbled by their privilege, can turn a blind eye. You hate a spouse that hits you, and then learn that they were beaten throughout their childhood. Does it forgive the behaviour? No. Does it make you hate them less? That depends. However, it gives a reason and a motive. And actions without precedent are just examples of bad writing. I have found that many horror movies start out interesting, because most of the directors have the clichés down—the movements in the peripheral of the camera, music when something terrifying is about to happen—but once they explain the monster, or the ghost, it falls apart for me. In Lights Out, I thought the movie starting out pretty well. It’s based on a short film, so the imagery and the feeling of terror was there—a monster that can only manifest in the dark? It’s every child’s nightmare. It’s frightening as fuck. The film explained the ghost by adding a clunky backstory about the protagonist’s mother in a mental asylum in the 1960’s (which does not match the movie’s timeline) where her friend, Diana, had a disease where she was
sensitive to sunlight. Diana died and ended up haunting the mother, fucking with the lights and electricity and scaring her kids. Once Diana had a name and backstory, the movie fell apart for me (even though I criticized it the whole way through, as shitty art students are want to do). With a backstory, she’s not scary—just a temperamental ghost trying to get her way. Plus, they made scapegoats of the mentally ill once again—as if sane people never decided to kill anyone. Ghosts are fine, but make them have a reason to haunt the house. Directors seem to be fond of creepy children, but why the fuck would a beloved child come back to terrorize her parents and rip their face off? In Annabelle: Creation, the devil cleverly used the dead kid’s manifestation as a jumping-off point to wedge itself into the doll (spoiler alert—the doll is haunted as fuck). So it’s not actually Annabelle, it’s the demons inside the doll, manifesting as this kid. Cue the classic line “come out and play-ay” in a child’s sing-song-y voice, tea sets and dolls flying everywhere, and a glimpse of a horned demon in a child’s nightgown. It’s creepy, sure, and unsettling, but haunted kids don’t really make sense unless they were wronged and want to come back for some reason. Annabelle was hit by a car, and yeah, that sucks, but people are killed by accident all the time. There is no reason to come back and haunt the shit out of people. Did the parents ever read the story about the monkey’s paw? Don’t wish for people to come back from the dead. It nev-
er ends well. Here’s what I think—just because someone is dead, doesn’t mean that they get to come back as a mean ghost. The best horror stories make you sympathize with the villain on some level, and stir up conflicting emotions in regards to the protagonist and antagonist. I don’t believe in supernatural or theological entities, but I think spiritual beings are a viable plot device—as long as they have a reason to come back. Here’s what I want: a horror story that exploits the horror of human beings, not demons, because, in all honesty, people are the worst fucking things that ever happened to anyone. A ghost story that makes you as sad as it does frightened (I think most ghosts would be tragic over terrifying). And a legitimate gore show that doesn’t borrow from hundreds of horror films before it. I don’t want fingers breaking and vomiting shit into someone’s mouth to possess them—give me Salvador Dali’s needle in an eyeball, serial killer-esque torture, something. In conclusion, I would like to say: fill out your horror stories. Movies made it easy to rely on jump-scares, soundtracks, and tired images, but dare to be different. Exploit the evil of human beings, or at least, create something that goes above and beyond evil for evil’s sake.
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Classes have started up again, and lessons are ready to be learned. A few students, new and old, have picked up some new educational tools – sometimes to their delight, sometimes to their chagrin. This list includes some of the more unfortunate lessons learned last week.
“I learned that past me is a self-sabotaging jerk who wrote “1:30 pm module” in her phone calendar when her syllabus clearly stated “1:00 pm”” – Alyssa Prudat “Fire drills are NO FUN” – Jennifer Dixon “I learned that apparently you need to know the differences between the old and new testaments and all the commandments, etc. in order to understand society in the past, present, or any sort of literature (this is a political English class)” – Jessica Tresek “I learned that I put on the freshman 15 every semester” – Kristian Ferguson “I learned yo no hablo espanol muy bien” – Ethan Butterfield “I learned that whether I’m sober or drunk, I pay the same amount of attention to the syllabus, so I may as well be drunk” – Jaecy Bells “I learned old habits die hard” – Konstantin Kharitonov
“Never trust a computer” – Abbey-Taylor Weber “Just because they look like kin students, doesn’t meant they are kin students” – Abbey-Taylor Weber “I learned that I shouldn’t read It for five hours the night before an 8am class“ – Zunaira Toor “Mini donuts are the sole thing that uni students will be patient for” – Lena Scriver “I don’t have time for white boys. And apparently they don’t have time for me.” – Daniella Mercedez “It literally doesn’t matter if you have a laptop or paper and pencil for taking notes; if a class is boring, you will find a way not to pay attention.” – Marty Grande-Sherbert “In case of a fire, the optimal solution is to cram as tightly as possible into the Classroom Building’s hallways and hope to inhale smoke as soon as possible.” – Ruben Deason
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