the Carillon - The Summer Issue

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The University of Regina Students’ Newspaper Since 1962 May 15 - July 16, 2014|Volume 57, Issue 01|carillonregina.com

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Welcome to the Carillon’s first summer issue!

While you’re out enjoying the nice summers, we’re hunched over our computers in the darkness of our newsroom, bringing you the finest happenings during the U of R’s summer months.

a&c editor destiny kaus aandc@carillonregina.com sports editor brady lang (interim) sports@carillonregina.com op-ed editor taras matkovsky op-ed@carillonregina.com visual editor haley klassen graphics@carillonregina.com advertising manager neil adams advertising@carillonregina.com

All bitterness aside, enjoy the issue. We’ll be back with our second summer issue on July 17. Mahalo,

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taylor sockett john kapp

The Staff

madina azizi laura billett matt wincherauk spencer reid

contributors this week simon feser, kaitlynn nordal, olivia hanson, allan hall, autumn mcdowell, john loeppky, kaitlyn smuk, john murney, brian allan

Fan Expo!

Page 4 Regina’s inaugural Fan Expo was held May 3 and 4, and I must say, it was a blast. 8, 000 of Regina’s nerdiest citizens all got together for food, fun, and cosplay.

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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 buildings was a belltower 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.

illegitimi non carborundum.

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The “Million Dollar” Goose Egg p. 4 Tuition Hike p. 5

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Also in this issue

Fan Expo!

Page 9 ...I swear I just wrote about this...at any rate: Regina’s inaugural Fan Expo was held May 3 and 4, and I must say, it was a blast. 8, 000 of Regina’s nerdiest citizens all got together for food, fun, and cosplay.

The Distraction Abstraction p. 7

Playoff beards.

Page 12 One of the many great sports superstitions.

Although Stevie Wonder never mentioned them, they exist. John Loeppky will tell you all about them.

Roundtable p. 10

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So many poems! p. 8

Sid the Kid p. 12 This place sucks p. 13

Fan Expo?

Page 14 Conservative bias What the fuck? This is Baader-Meinhoff gone p. 14 berserk!

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Allan Hall Allan Hall Haley Klassen Allan Hall Haley Klassen

errata

In March, it was drawn to our attention that an article the Carillon ran on Mar. 5 entitled, “Contention over Connaught Closure,” submitted by a contributor was largely plagiarized from a series of Leader Post articles witten by Emma Graney. The Carillon deeply regrets that this has happened, and the article in question has been removed from our website.

In other news: The Conservative Party of Canada is outraged by the leak of Justin Trudeau’s Victoria Day long weekend plans.

Included in the itinerary are such events as, “Snort the biggest line of coke you’ve ever fucking seen,” “Perfect my sweet tagging skills,” and “Watch eight hours of cat videos on YouTube.”

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A new strategic plan

The U of R looks to update its old 2009-2014 plan michael chmielewski editor-in-chief

The University of Regina will soon have a new strategic plan that will guide the institution for the next 5 years.

The 2014-2019 plan, so far without a name, is currently being developed. The process started in January of 2014, with internal consultations with the University having just finished in early May. External stakeholders will be consulted over the month of May. A first draft is planned for June, and according to the U of R’s timeline, the Board of Governors will approve the strategic plan in October.

The new plan will take over for mâmawohkamâtowin: Our Work, Our People, Our Communities, the previous strategic plan that served the institution from 2009-2014. See the article below for an analysis of mâmawohkamâtowin.

20092014 were both tumultuous and successful times for the U of R. Tuition has constantly risen (including this year, see page 5), but so has enrolment, according to the 2014 Environmental Scan, increasing by fourteen percent over the last 5 years. Self-de-

Michael Chmielewski Facilitation chair Joe Piwowar has been leading the consultation sessions.

clared Aboriginal enrolments are also up forty percent in the same time frame.

Not everything is so picture perfect. Although it never went to a vote of non-confidence, President Vianne Timmons had to face discontent and sometimes anger from members of the University Council in September when the body voted on whether or not to have the vote of non-confidence. The motion

failed by one ballot. The concerns at the time included transparency, administrative growth, and danger to the academic mission.

A facilitation team chaired

by Joe Piwowar, the department head of geography and a Canada research chair, leads the development of the new plan. The team will take the future, along with both the positive and negative events of the last five years,

into consideration for the new plan. The team is considering all issues that the community brings up related to the institution.

Piwowar said that the turnout to events has been “really representative of the on-campus community,” in terms of campus staff. Students did come out to the sessions, but “we recognize that these [consultation] sessions were held during

exam period, so it’s not really a great time for students to come to these things,” Piwowar explained. To combat this, the team handed out postcards to students, as well as posting information on the URSU website.

There have been other forms of outreach as well. YOURblog, the official U of R blog, has been used by Piwowar to post questions for the University community to debate online.

This is convenient, considering most students and many faculty members are away during the summer months.

Few questions have been posted, but the most controversial so far had been whether or not the U of R should become a primarily undergraduate institution.

Provost Thomas Chase explained that this is unlikely. “I can’t imagine that that would be the outcome of the consultative process. If for some reason the consultative process brings back a widespread message that that’s the way the campus community wants to go, I’d say we’re going to have interesting discussions on campus!”

Over the coming summer months, the Carillon will have more stories on the new strategic plan and other U of R stories in print and online.

Did mâmawohkamâtowin serve its purpose?

An analysis and examination of the old plan madina azizi news writer

In 2008, a new strategic plan was adopted to guide the U of R from 2009-2014. After five years, mâmawohkamâtowin: Our Work, Our People, Our Communities is being replaced.

In 2008, the University of Regina’s board of governors accepted a term of reference for the new strategic plan. After multiple meetings and responses from faculty and staff, students, alumni, administrators, government officials and professional organizations, the board of governors accepted the new strategic plan in July of 2009.

Close to completing its term this year, a new strategic plan has been proposed. The goals of this new strategic plan are stated on the University of Regina website: “[to] unite the University community including [the] students and alumni, faculty and staff, build campus spirit and collegiality, and foster a renewed sense of commitment to institutional goals.”

The U of R is discussing and planning to launch a new strategic plan that would replace the old one. The U of R is undergoing some crucial changes that

Haley Klassen Farwell, my old plan.

are important both for students and staff to be aware of. Both staff and student response to this matter is fundamental. It is to ensure that the best interests of the affected members are served.

In a nutshell, the old strategic plan sought to make the University known and acknowledged nationally and internationally, to increase the number of Aboriginal students attending post-secondary insti-

tutions, to provide more funding for research to undergraduate and graduate students, and to strengthen partnership with other external and internal stakeholders.

In terms of accomplishments, student enrollment has increased drastically with 14,000 students starting classes in the fall semester, according to the U of R’s 2014 Environmental Scan.

The University has also instituted other student programs,

which helps the institution’s reputation externally.

“There’s one thing making the University of Regina known nationally… the UR-Guaranteed program”, said Vice-President and Provost Dr. Thomas Chase.

There are approximately 1,300 students currently enrolled in the UR-Guaranteed program.

Additionally, the U of R won its first Vanier Award, making it one of the most prestigious national awards in U of R history.

“Another thing that has helped build our university both nationally and internationally is the work of our recipients. Looking across Canada, the work done by any number of scholars or graduate students on campus, it has both national and international impact,” said Dr. Chase. “Over the last five years, our faculties, researchers, alumni, staff, and our students are really helping to boost the profile of the university”.

Though the old strategic plan has made many great accomplishments, there is room for improvement. When asked what additional areas need to be improved, Dr. Chase said “the relations between university and partner institutional development.”

Those include the two federated colleges as well as the First Nations University. Dr. Chase also added that “building a good relationship with the First Nations University” is a necessary and the U of R should continue to pursue that.

As for what will carry over to or be new to the new plan, no one is quite sure yet during the consultation process. For more on the new plan, see the article above.

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The fantastic Fan Expo

Regina has its largest ever comic book culture convention simon feser contributor

Star date: May 3, 2014. Evraz Place breaks new ground in Regina by hosting Fan Expo, a comic book culture convention run by the same team who oversees Toronto’s Fan Expo Canada. The expo fell on a lucky weekend; the 3rd was Free Comic Book Day, and May the Fourth (Be With You) is an unofficial Star Wars holiday, a coincidence that was not lost on the fans.

The expo saw more than 8000 attendants, despite the relatively small venue and the fact that it was one of Regina’s first geek culture conventions. Local fan Christian Elig commented on the turnout.

“Based on the convention’s size, it was surprisingly full. It didn’t seem like any point of the day suffered from a lack of crowd. It also had more voice actors and stars by comparison to some conventions I’ve been to, even though it ran for a shorter amount of time.”

The expo featured a plethora of attractions for fans of television, comic books, and movies. Stars of TV shows including the Walking Dead, Star Trek, Dragon Ball Z and Pokémon met with fans, while comic book creators and artists offered sketches and merchandise.

Many of the guests also ran

the Carillon: cosplaying with

inappropriate, ill-fitting

Allan Hall Some impressive cosplayers attended this first ever FanExpo.

small panels where they hosted Q&As and discussions. The fans themselves made for some interesting sights, with hundreds of people cosplaying as their favorite characters.

May the Fourth saw most of the cosplayers, with huge groups of people dressed in elaborate Star Wars outfits. In addition to the celebrity presence and the fun amongst fans, there were also plenty of vendors selling seemingly endless collections of comic books.

Justin Brown, who worked the local Comic Readers storefront, said that he enjoyed the

experience.

“I didn’t expect it to be so busy. But, it was really cool talking to people and seeing all the cosplayers.” Justin also commented on the fellowship between storefronts. “Everyone was really friendly. The people that were beside us would send people over to us if they were looking for something specific that we had.”

Comic Readers was only a small part of the local presence.

Tramps Comics and Games also ran a booth, and local artists Joel Hustak and Matthew Lapierre could be found down Art-

ist’s Alley. The team behind Wolf Cop hosted a Q&A session on Saturday, and they offered photographs of fans going through grisly werewolf transformations that were set up by a stellar special effects team.

Overall, the convention was a resounding success, with thousands of fans left starstruck, happy, and laden down with merchandise. Representatives of Fan Expo Regina have confirmed that the convention will be returning in 2015, and Regina geeks will surely come out in droves once again.

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Our shiny new sign

A look at what it’s actually costing the U of R john kapp staff writer

There has been a great deal of criticism directed toward the university administration over its acquisition of a new sign for the Kramer Blvd. corner. These criticisms have been focused on the price tag and schedule of the sign’s construction, said to be $950,000 and five months behind schedule.

The Carillon spoke with Dave Button, Vice-President of Administration, about these criticisms. Button cleared the air around the price of the sign.

“There has been an estimated cost for this phase of the project. Of course, there are other phases as well. But, this phase has always been budgeted at $950,000 and that is where people get the million.

It being the phase one lead-in, there are an awful lot of design fees in there for other work that will come later. The sign itself, if you were to take and isolate the brickwork and the metal from the stainless steel lettering: it is about $350,000.”

While $350,000 is no small amount of money, it is more reasonable than the amount some believed.

John Kapp To the surprise of many, this sign does not cost 1 million dollars.

Button spoke on the nature of the delays in the construction process.

“We had a tough winter last year. I don’t want to make excuses or things like that, there are challenges with different projects. With this particular project, the challenges were weather-related. And, I don’t know whether it was weather-related specifically with the masonry stuff, but it took them an awful lot longer to actually quarry and cut the stones.”

Weather-related related construction delays are no stranger to Regina; if readers recall the city’s ill-fated 12th

Avenue plaza, this is being constructed with relative rapidity.

In addition to the sign, Button cites safety concerns as a main reason for this large-scale project.

“Health and safety and, in particular, student safety, are things that are high priority,” he said.

The new space will have a lit walkway to increase the safety of students using the walkway after dark, as well as a widened path to allow improved snow clearing in winter.

“The sign is about one-third of the total cost. As an example, just the sidewalk and the hard

surfaces is about $170,000. And then landscaping, design, and electrical is all about $430,000.”

Walking past the site, one can see the path will be well-lit and with regular grooming, it can be assumed the trees will not cause the same problems as they have in the past.

The Carillon spoke with Arts undergraduate student Al Cashin, who said, “Before seeing the photos and having the costs broken down for me, it seemed like a grandiose display of wealth – a gross misuse of university funds. The scheduling is largely out of the university’s control and winter essentially

ended ten days ago, so that is understandable.

Knowing these changes are being made to improve the accessibility and safety of the school, it is difficult to refute the associated costs, but given the university’s state of fiscal austerity, the sign cannot help but feel excessive for many attending the institution. The breakdown given by Button has provided a more complete picture and will help allow students to decide for themselves if the sign and surrounding area will be worth the funds expended.

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Tuition on the rise again But will students benefit at all? alec salloum news editor

Tuition, a necessary evil to say the least, is once again on the rise. For nearly a decade, this has been the norm at the University of Regina. Since the 2008 – 2009 semester to this past year, tuition has increased 32 per cent for Saskatchewan students and 92 per cent for international students, according to information released to Statistics Canada by the U of R. This coming semester, a 3.8 per cent increase will be applied to annual tuitions for U of R students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs.

Though tuition raises are unpopular, this year the University does seem on track to allocate these funds appropriately. However, the source of this tuition raise comes from the Saskatchewan budget, which was released on March 19.

Though the budget was balanced, an impressive feat, the University did not receive its desired operation fees increase.

The desired increase translated to a 3.8 per cent annual increase in provincial funding. Unfortunately, and despite the budget, the provincial government approved an increase of only 2.07 per cent. This does create a problem as the province systematically underfunding education results in these tuition hikes. Though the administration implements them, the provincial government is largely responsible. For coverage of

Alec Salloum An average raise of 32 percent for provincial students and 92 percent for international students since 2008 - 2009.

the provincial budget, look for “Expect a Tuition Hike!” on the Carillon website.

Regardless, URSU President Devon Peters, fresh from his first board of governors meeting, was positive and hopeful in looking toward the future semester.

“In the past, I’ve been a pretty vocal critic of the budget decisions that have been made around here. This year honestly feels like a win to me for students and faculty.”

Peters cites that graduate tuitions have been experiencing tuition hikes of approximately 5 per cent annually, so the 3.8 per cent increase, though still an increase, is definitely positive,

especially when considering the influx of graduate studies and research positions at the U of R. The U of R’s 2014 Environmental Scan published statistics showing that from the 2008-2009 semesters to 2013-2014, graduate studies and research faculty credit hours have experienced a 6513 percent increase. This translates to an increase from 24 faculty credit hours to 1,587.

Additionally, faculty vacancies will be filled and new positions will be created. A specific number has been given, 30 new faculty members, with the dynamics of these positions being uncertain currently. However, it is known that many new positions will be allocated to the

new nursing faculty at the university.

When looking at a tuition increase, the focus should be paid to why these funds were requested and subsequently where the money will be going.

For example, the 2014 Environmental Scan “identified a need of $20 million alone for the replacement of faculty roofs.”

Without a doubt this will be a concern for the administration.

Dave Button, Vice-President of Administration, also discussed the re-investment of tuition in student programs and scholarships.

“We’ve taken one third of the tuition increase and reinvested it in things like financial aid. Also, [there’s] a million-and-

a-quarter dollars between both undergrad and graduate scholarships.”

Despite these new incentives and benefits, the fact of the matter is students will be paying more for our education.

“Tuition for students is ridiculous,” says Crystal McIntyre, a single mother currently enrolled in the social worker program.

“From a mother’s standpoint, I feel I’m not able to spend enough time with my child because I have to balance school with work.”

Hopefully the programs and reinvestment established by the administration will be able to accommodate all students and genuinely increase our standard of education.

World Partnership Walk strives to end poverty The 30-year-old event has raised $82 million dollars madina azizi news writer

Every year Canadians take part in raising funds for an organization known as the World Partnership Walk. The World Partnership Walk is an organization that is focused on ending global poverty.

The Walk started 30 years ago. A small group of women voluntarily gathered together in Vancouver and started raising funds to help end global poverty. Originally, they were from parts of Asia and Africa and this was a way for them to give back to their community. Over time, they encouraged and gathered 1,000 walkers to join them in this mission. They succeeded in raising $55,000.

Today, 30 years later the Walk has raised well over $82 million dollars. This money directly goes to development programs and initiatives for third world countries, making it both the largest and most successful event of its kind in Canada.

Multiple volunteers in ten cities across Canada help orga-

Haley Klassen A walk to end poverty around the world.

nize the event: Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, London, Ottawa, Victoria, and Kitchener-Waterloo.

In an interview response to what makes this specific organization so special, Shahzad Khoja, Regina’s convener of the walk, responded by saying “It is an organization that is truly one of its kind. One hundred

per cent of the donations raised goes straight to the project itself and not one penny is used for administration fee”.

All funds are collected by a non-profit international development agency known as the Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC). AKFC is a Canadian registered charity and a worldwide agency of the Aga Khan Development Network.

All raised funds go directly to “projects that revitalize a rural economy, ensure clean water and sanitation, strengthen community-based organizations and educate new generations of girls and women,” according to the World Partnership website.

“One hundred per cent of donations made to the Walk are used by Aga Khan Foundation Canada to help alleviate poverty and build sustainable solutions in the poorest regions of the world.” It’s a long-term investment that devotes time and effort to building projects for better healthcare, education, civil society, and rural development.

Bamyan, Afghanistan has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the world at 98 per cent, with many births taking place at home without any skilled attendant. The AKFC has trained midwives in monitoring pregnancies and skills for delivering children.

AKFC established a project where those women were now able to go to work while their

children pursue their early childhood development education by a trained individual just next door. These are all initiatives in breaking the cycle of poverty and illiteracy.

The Aga Khan Foundation Canada has a long-term partnership with the Government of Canada. With the help of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, millions of people are able to have access to health care and education. Furthermore, supporting corporate sponsors and businesses raised almost 2 million dollars.

Regina is holding its own walk for this year on June 1, 2014. The walk will be taking place on the grounds in front of the legislative building. In an interview with Anis Momin, convener, and Nadia Akbar Kamal, captain for the volunteers group in University of Regina, they emphasized raising awareness of this organization and joining hundreds of others in attending the walk for ending global poverty.

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FINALS ARE OVER! Hmmm… what to do now…

Haley Klassen The academic struggle continues.

laura billett a&c writer Final exams are over, and the results are in. Did you ace them?

Did you botch them? Or did you just coast through? However you did, I think it is safe to assume that everybody is glad to be finished with that stressful time; days of studying and nights of cramming are over!

Nothing can compare with the elated feeling that arises after you’ve handed in that final booklet. Some students rush to the bar, and others stumble home to bed in a comatose state after pulling all-nighters.

Third-year business student Jordan Stamatinos is one who prefers sleep over drunken foolery. All of your energy has been channeled into studying, or trying to, and exhaustion sets in.

“You just faint,” says Stamatinos. “You go into your coffin for a while, for about three days, to recoup all the blood you’ve lost, and all the sweat you’ve lost, and the tears you’ve lost.”

Alright, exams may not be a physical battlefield, but Stamatinos has a point. There is a serious internal battle that arises during the dreaded weeks of exams. Not only is there greater emphasis on not procrastinating, but there is also a roller coaster of emotions that we all must ride, whether we like it or not.

Almost inevitably, unless you are an ideal student, in which case, congratulations, you may be the only one in this

institution, you leave one exam feeling incompetent, certain that you have failed.

But, it is over, and there is never time to dwell, so you move on to the next exam. Miraculously, most of the time our brains retain some information from our classes. We manage to string enough words together to complete exams and sometimes even feel great about them.

When you hand in a surprisingly decent exam, you feel victorious as the stress lifts off your shoulders. However, as confidence grows, it nurtures procrastination.

Inevitably, I find myself cramming the night before an exam. The anxiety has then doubled because, in addition to worrying whether I’ll retain any information of importance, I am chastising myself for procrastinating. Yet, the exam passes and relief replaces stress.

The extreme change in emotion from panicked and nauseous to relieved and starving in the span of only a few hours cannot be conducive to good heart health. In fact, everyone would agree that students’ health deteriorates during exams.

While I have never been able to pull-off an all-nighter, I have friends who do so repeatedly. The things that would help us out the most – eating regularly and sleeping more than a few hours – are the things we cut out of our lives.

“I don’t eat. I don’t sleep. I forego all normal living habits in finals mode. I go semi-insane,” says Stamatinos.

It is a terrifying thought to think of a life lived in ‘finals mode,’ because for many people, it is unsustainable. Exams bring with them an almost apocalyptic atmosphere. The idea that you’ll fail a class seems about as horrendous as losing a job you love, so we do all that we can and sacrifice whatever seems necessary in order to pass. Practicality seemingly flies out the window as classes end and exams begin.

Regardless of the intensity of finals, we all seem to make it out of them alive. When finals are over, it is as though the world is a new place. When you’re walking down the street, you notice your surroundings and see other people around you instead of repeating equations, notes, or quotations in your head as you march, head

down, toward your classroom.

As Stamatinos describes it, “I feel like I’ve just been out of this prison, and I’ve seen the sun for the first time in ten years.”

Finals can get you caught up in a world of your own where a couple of weeks seem never-ending.

When the weeks do end, there are a few days of lingering elation as those without demanding jobs revel in free time.

The days of sitting at home all day, watching shows and reading books you choose, too, are fantastic.

For the first time in months, there is nothing you should be reading or writing. However, when you realize its Friday and you haven’t left the house since Monday, something is wrong.

After finals, the super-drive mentality of studying immediately shifts into relaxation, and I find the extreme change difficult to navigate. Undoubtedly, the first few days of sleeping, eating, reading, and watching movies are fantastic.

After a while, however, the boredom seems to eat away at your brain. After a few days of glorious laziness, I began to feel depressingly useless. I begin to crave the feeling of purpose that

I feel like I’ve just been out of this prison, and

I’ve seen the sun for the first time in ten years.

Jordan Stamatinos

comes from being in school.

There is a feeling of emptiness that comes after the end of a semester. Of course, time is your own, aside from work, but having a whole day to do anything you like is terrifying!

There is a reason we all begin a new project a week or two after finishing finals. Students find jobs, take summer classes, or the lucky ones head off on a trip.

Jordan Stamatinos chose to take classes over the summer when he couldn’t find a job that he wanted. He believes the extra time spent studying over the summer will be preferable to working for minimum wage and will allow him the time to graduate earlier.

I found a job this summer that I am excited about and that pays well, but if I hadn’t, I would have taken summer classes as well. The truth is that we need some sort of structure in our day. Though school is difficult and finals are dreadful, they provide purpose and a feeling of usefulness and development.

The stress of finals is awful, sure, but I think the extreme lax state that follows is unbearable.

Dare I admit that school and the exams that come with it are good things? Maybe the structure we complain about is what keeps us productive. Or, perhaps I simply need to become more self-disciplined.

Regardless, though the post-finals couch days are great at first, it is time to get up and return to productivity, be that in the classroom or at a job.

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Some really weird art Arbitrary or expressive? laura billett a&c writer

Let’s face it, art is confusing. Abstract work in particular can be powerful, or it can be empty, evoking no emotion or thought other than, “What is so great about it? Even I could make that.” I’ve heard more than one person attempting to justify their blatant derision of abstract or modern artwork with a similar phrase.

While I am an ardent lover of art, no matter the style or medium, I must agree that there are times in which I wonder where the line is drawn between art and creativity. Creativity is a necessary element of art, but art is not always a product of creativity…or is it?

The ‘what is art’ discussion is not new, nor is it likely to end anytime soon because of works of art that push the boundaries of our expectations and notions of art.

“The Outdoor Sculpture Garden Self-Guided Walking Tour” at the MacKenzie Art Gallery is an exhibit that keeps you questioning your own notions of abstract art. The exhibit leads visitors’ attention to the nine sculptures that surround the T. C. Douglas Building.

The sculptures are not immediately beautiful like the Winged Victory of Samothrace or Michelangelo’s David and seem quite simple, some perplexingly simple.

Upon reading the exhibit guide, however, the sculptures change before your eyes. What was once just weird now holds

Laura Billett What the heck is that?!

meaning thanks to a few words of context.

Some of the sculptures on the tour are well known. Ancestors Rising, the one with four horns emerging from the ground to hold up a basket of stones, and the bull, calf, and cow (Potter, Teevo, and Valadon) are the most recognizable; they are on the gallery’s front lawn and cannot be missed as you drive along Albert Street.

But, the bulk of the sculptures are hidden at the back of the building, and they become increasingly strange as you venture through the garden.

Perhaps the strangest is Tim Scott’s Mudra IX. Mudra means a symbolic gesture or posture in Sanskrit. It is a fitting name given the abstract nature of the work, but I couldn’t accurately explain the sculpture’s symbolism. The exhibit guide did not offer a sufficient explanation of what the steel parts were fused together to symbolize.

As I walked around, exploring various perspectives, I began to imagine countless different objects and meanings that the sculpture could represent.

But, but I kept wondering what the artist’s purpose was.

Sure, I could see a hand, an army helmet, or simply a pile of

steel, but what did Tim Scott see? It left me puzzled, but it also created a challenge. My imagination was let loose as I struggled to find the meaning behind the Mudra IX. I wasn’t satisfied without a clarified interpretation.

I could not discern why Scott piled those pieces of steel in the way that he did, and my imagination was determined not to let me down as I thought of ridiculous idea after ridiculous idea.

After fabricating a sufficiently elaborate and eccentric backstory, I realized that I had fallen victim to the power of abstract art without realizing it.

Perhaps all that Tim Scott wanted to achieve with Mudra IX was to ignite imaginations. Perhaps abstract artists just want to mess with our heads a bit, and maybe that is a good thing.

I think humans possess a strange need to associate certain and meaningful explications with everything we see. Every so often it can be beneficial to take a step back from explanation and simply enjoy the lines created by a conglomeration of steel and bronze.

Sometimes we like things without reason, and I think that is perfectly all right.

The Carillon at Sask Fashion Week Some steamy sexiness kaitlynn nordal contributor

“Suit up because it’s going to be Legen.. wait for it.. DARY.” This line made famous by Neil Patrick Harris is the perfect way to describe 2014’s Saskatchewan Fashion Week.

Being hosted again by the incredibly funny, Saskatchewan born, award winning actress, and producer Amy Matysio, there was never a dull moment.

The May 8 show consisted of three retailers and seven designers.

Moonstar Designs was eye catching with all their bright colours. Ester Knight put on a fantastic show with her models being from the ages of eight to thirteen. With the goal of creating “garments that empower young girls’ confidence,” this was definitely accomplished.

All of Knight’s models looked like they were having the time of their lives.

Right after Knight’s show came War Paint by Stevie

Crowne. Being known for his out there style and use of studs and spikes, the audience was in for a treat. Out of all the designers, his models showed the most skin. With his two male models only wearing jackets, pants, and accessories such as hats or gloves and the women wearing onesies, crop tops, high-waisted shorts, and accessories, show was the steamiest.

Last but not least was the designer everyone was waiting for. The incredibly talented Dean Renwick stole the show.

Starting his show off with a sexy video before all his models came out in his newest designs was definitely the perfect ending to the night.

May 9 consisted of four retailers and six designers.

Having Queen V Fashion House and Zoe’s Boutique paired together, they put on an amazing runway show. Everything was put so elegantly together. These two combined were a force of nature.

Janis Procyk of Prahsik de-

signs felt inspired for her Fall/ Winter 2014 collection by all the evil queens in fairy tales. This was very apparent by her use of colours of accessories.

On the last night there were two retailers and eight designers.

At only fifteen, designer Sage Wosminity did an amazing job with her line. Her designs are very sophisticated, while also being fun and wearable.

Danine Schlosser of C’est Danine Designs creates all her clothes with the idea of “Be alive, be yourself, be fashionable.” Her designs for that evening were very 1920s Gatsby inspired and were absolutely incredible. Having all her models come out at the end holding signs as she held a movie marker, Schlosser dedicated her show to Sarah Jones.

Jones died in February on the set of the movie she was working on when she fell to her death. Schlosser, who had previously worked in media and television, wanted to take that mo-

Arthur Ward Stylin’ hard.

ment to talk about workplace safety.

Laurie Brown closed Saskatchewan Fashion Week this year, and she did not disappoint.

Brown surprised everyone and stole the show as she stayed on the catwalk the whole time and

actually changed her models clothes on stage, changing a jacket to a pair of pants, for example.

This year, the Fashion Forward and Emerging Designer award went to Janis Procyk of Prahsik Designs.

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Huzzah! Album reviews!

Actually some new, decent tunes Lykke Li

Hunter Hayes

The Black Keys

Storyline

Turn Blue

May 2014

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May 12, 2014

Singer/songwriter Lykke Li released her third full album I Never Learn on May 2 this year, filled with soulful ballads radiating sorrow. For most, Lykke Li is an acquired taste that takes a few listens to really appreciate, which is definitely the case for this somewhat depression- ridden album. I picture this album being played at a coffee shop trying to be heard over the murmur of chatty London Fog drinkers as opposed to being a part of anyone’s pump-up summer jams. I’m not particularly impressed with the tracks on this album opposed to her other (more upbeat) hits such as “Get Some” and “Little Bit.” Overall, this album didn’t pique my interest as much as I wanted it to. Lykke Li’s alternative sound has always been a bit dark, but never this melancholic. This is not what I was hoping for, transitioning into summer.

First off, I am not a huge country music fan, but you cannot live in southern Saskatchewan without running into a few diehard country listeners. An artist that is often mentioned regarding up and coming new country artists is the heartthrob himself, Hunter Hayes. With the new album Storyline released May 6 of this year, I decided I should give it a listen to develop my own opinion. From his hit single “Invisible” to his more upbeat “Tattoo,” Hayes proves that he is an honest talent. His mad guitar skills and gifted voice shows that his fame is well deserved, and he isn’t just another pretty face. Though I won’t be downloading this album myself anytime soon, I will give props to any country music fans that do jam to some Hunter Hayes every once in a while. Storyline will be another hit album for Hunter Hayes, creating an even wider fan base.

I have been waiting for the release of Turn Blue, as The Black Keys have been a personal favourite of mine since the beginning of their career. The band found growing fame with the release of their last album, El Camino, with instant radio hits, such as “Lonely Boy” and “Little Black Submarines.” It will be interesting to see if the guys gain as much air time with their new tunes, and if their widespread fan base will be pleased with their somewhat different sound. I have appreciated their musicality from the beginning and continue to enjoy the music they put out. The mellow entrance of the album is only a sweet taste of what comes later, keeping you wanting more. Listen to this album, then listen to it on repeat because The Black Keys have done it again.

Personal favourites off the album include: “No Rest for the Wicked” and “Gunshot”

Personal favourites off the album include: “Wild Card” and “Flashlight”

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Personal favourites off the album include: “Year in Review,” “Turn Blue” and every other track because it’s seriously that good.

do you love music? do you feel like sharing your opinion with the whole damn campus? contribute to a&c by emailing editor destiny kaus at: aandc@carillonregina.com submissions due by monday at noon.

olivia hanson contributor

Poetry corner

Strange fits of haiku passion Bunnies, oh bunnies Balls of white, cotton fluff stuff How adorable I hate going pee In the middle of the night I just want to sleep

Destiny Kaus Silly little comic... Such pun, wow! - P.M.

I love my bathtub And my little rubber duck Splish, splash, splish, splash, sploosh

Good times still live on Though distance separates us Our friendship stays strong

Pitch. Hit. Run. Repeat.

Softball is the game I love.

Stealing, sliding, safe!

Darkness creeps and crawls Afraid, I lay still with hurt Whispering, Why me?

Do not take me home I feel safe right here in bed Far from hurting home

Oh fudge. Fudge. Fudge.

Fudge.

I want my yummy fudge. Fudge.

How I miss thee. Fudge.

Tears fall down my face But He catches them with grace He hugs me tightly

Floating on the clouds Higher than a soaring kite At last I feel free

I chose to forgive I feel relief from this grudge A burden lifted

Happy, happy, hey!

A good day in paradise Loving life muchly

Joy brings up laughter Laughter brings up joyous hope Joy and laughter join

Climbing up the hills To new beginnings heck yeah Change is in the air

Wind blows away hurt But cuts through my heart and soul A two-faced monster

Fluffy clouds roll in Along with the sun and peace I feel warm and calm

On no! My toilet!

Quite befuddled, I cry out Help! Where’s the plunger?

Oh curses, a bug A spider to be exact I am terrified

I hate blueberries They suck and are very gross They give me the blues

Nothing erks me more Than chunks of cheese and carrots Ew. Gross. I will barf.

Cows and calves alike Moo in unison and glee I want to eat them

Peanut butter rocks It makes me very happy Om nom nom nom nom

I lift some sick weights Adrenaline rushes in I feel empowered Aw another cat Fluffy, happy, fuzzy fur I pet him with glee

Nightmares fill my dreams Constant visions of my past Horror go away

Raining, raining hard Though gloom fills me, I can hope There is sun ahead

Here comes my kitty I feel glee that makes me pee Purr purr pet pet pet

Working out kicks butt Oh how I enjoy lifting weights I feel like the Hulk

Filled with warmth and life I bask in God’s holy word Soaking up his truth

I find peace in Christ Where love, strength, and safety reign He lasts forever

Where is my hot dog?

My stomach groans with hunger I am very mad

Penguins running by Make me smile, laugh, and giggle On the glee in me

My teddy loves me He hugs me and makes me smile He is quite fluffy

Home life, heartache, hopelessness Life does suck sometimes

Screw you alarm clock Please shut up and let me sleep Once more I hit snooze Breathing in fresh air I walk beneath the sweet stars Loving life a lot Why do I feel sad?

I feel trapped in chains Old habits left unbroken Where is my freedom?

Sorrow makes life suck Fun turned to funk in one swoop How will I survive?

Trees grow and trees die People grow and people die Oh crap. All alone.

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Fan Expo in Regina!

A giant nerdgasmic success allan hall contributor

When it was first announced that the organizers of Fan Expo Canada were planning on bringing the Fan Expo to Regina, there was a sense of cautious optimism from some of the members of Regina’s nerd community.

On one hand, it was awesome to hear that Regina was finally getting this type of event, but on the other hand, some were fearful that the event was going to flop harder than the Imperial forces battling Ewoks on the planet Endor.

Many people initially weren’t expecting too much based off the size of Regina and it being the inaugural event.

Typically, these events start off fairly small and then grow in attendance over several years.

The first Fan Expo in Toronto (known then as the Canadian National Comic Book Exposition) drew 1,400 people. The first Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo (Calgary Expo) in 2006 drew around 3,400 people.

Gauging from the response of the 8,000 attendees at the inaugural Fan Expo in Regina, to borrow the vernacular from Battlestar Galactica, it’s safe to say that the event was a giant frakking success.

“It was amazing. It was so much bigger, so much better than I ever expected. There were so many people, so many people of all generations, and from all over the province. It’s been

really successful,” says Christine Moleski, a Regina artist who travels across Canada selling nerdy prints and hand-crafted items at comic/pop culture conventions (cons) for her business 3.14 Sleeping Rabbits.

Fan Expos and other pop culture-themed conventions are really freakishly interesting events to attend. Fan Expo Regina was essentially a two-day event that celebrated all things pop culture such as sci-fi, horror, comics, anime, and gaming. The event featured Q&A panels, autograph and photo-op sessions, sketch duels, costume contests, and had over 50 exhibitors.

Like most other cons, there was a huge abundance of attendees dressed up in an amazing range of costumes. They had everything from Jedis, superheroes such as Iron Man, Batman, and Thor, members of the Nights Watch, to anime characters, such as Sailor Moon, Edward Elric, and Goku.

It was also remarkable to see the faces of the excited fans as they were watching the Q&A panels or getting autographs from a wide range of celebrity guests, which included Marina Sirtis, Ray Park, Kevin Sorbo, IronE Singleton, and Veronica Taylor.

“The atmosphere was wholly magical. It was like freebasing a unicorn. Tons of nerds getting to do their thing at a proper con,” says Matt Valgardson, the host of the Nerdcore Cabaret on CJTR. One of the neatest things about the Fan Expo was that it

Allan Hall Huge Lego? Cool.

showcased the local nerd culture. It featured local organizations such as the Pile Of Bones Steampunk Society, Zombie Prep Camp, Regina Zombie Obstacle Challenge, Regina Costume League, Otaku Palooza, and Regina Manga Club. For many attendees it was the first time that they have had an opportunity to find out information about these nerdy and eclectic local organizations and events.

“FanExpo was a great start.

It really shows what the Queen City can do when it sets its mind to something. We’ve got a great bunch of nerds in this city and it

Let’s start a riot, yqr

The Queen City Riot cometh

john kapp staff writer

John Kapp Glow-in-the-dark bodysuits?

Queen City Riot is a music festival occurring June 13-14 in Regina at the Exchange. The festival is a continuation of last year’s Toboggan Island for promoter Emily Ritenburg. The Carillon spoke with Ritenburg about the factors motivating her to promoting a festival of this type.

She states, “It honestly fell into my hands when multiple bands were asking for shows last summer leading up to Sled Island in Calgary. So, I decided to give as many touring bands a show by just doing a one night festival held at three different venues.”

While there are similarities between many of the acts playing Queen City Riot, this is likely the first time Saskatoon’s hip hop veteran Factor has played with Juno Award-winning noise-rockers KEN mode.

Ritenburg spoke to the challenges and advantages of promoting a festival whose lineup consists largely of acts existing outside of mainstream culture.

was quite grand to not have to go out of town to be amongst our fellow weirdos,” said Valgardson.

In recent years, these types of fan conventions have become far more popular. James Armstrong, the event coordinator of Fan Expo Regina, believes that one of the main reasons for the rise in popularity of events like the Fan Expo is because pop culture has become mainstream rather than just a subculture.

“Pop culture as a whole has grown and has become mainstream. It’s no longer a cult status type of thing. Take the top

grossing films of all time; they are all now science fiction or fantasy films [such as] Star Wars and Lord of the Rings.”

In fact, pop culture is “not really a subculture anymore; it’s [become] very mainstream… On televisions you have the Walking Dead, which is massively popular, Lost Girl, which has found a big audience, and of course the Big Bang Theory, which is a sitcom that speaks to this huge pop culture explosion.”

After the success of the inaugural Fan Expo in Regina, the organizers have announced that they will be coming back to Regina again in 2015.

“The number one pain in the ass has been booking. The business aspect of organizing a festival is something that has really challenged the spirit of this festival. My main goal is having all artists leave with money to put in their pocket.”

Ritenburg goes on to say, “We often undervalue the arts and think people who dedicate their lives to producing music aren’t doing to make a living, but rather doing it to scrape by.

I want this festival to be beneficial for both artists and those who are attending.”

Last year’s Toboggan Island festival took place in one day at multiple venues; Queen City Riot 2014 will be spread over two days but will only be held at one venue.

Ritenburg explained the reasons for this change of format.

“Honestly, by extending it to a second day, I’m simply able to bring more bands to Regina.

The only other festivals in the city over the summer are Folk Fest and Summer Invasion, and neither are as supportive of local and independent as QCR aims to be.”

The past several years have marked a noted increase in these types of festivals in Regina with Queen City Riot and Harvest King Records’ annual May Day and holiday showcases.

We asked Ritenburg how she would compare QCR to May Day for those who may be familiar with the annual punk rock festival.

“I’ve never compared my festival to May Day,” she said.

“I’ve been attending May Day since its inception, but never thought my festival would appeal to the same demographic.

May Day caters mostly to punk/ metal/thrash tastes, QCR is very diverse.”

It seems Queen City Riot has something for everyone with a taste for underground music, regardless if they enjoy punk rock, metallic hard-core, hip-hop, or metal.

Ritenburg had the following to say to anyone who may wish to attend but may not be naturally inclined to attend a show such as this: “This is the reason I do this festival: I want to create a space that is safe and welcoming for anyone, regardless of identity. It should be a space that is free of drugs and violence, which is something that is commonly associated with underground music.”

Furthermore, Ritenburg states, “I’m passionate about getting youth involved in healthy environment. With a diverse line up of musicians for this fest, more people will get involved with stuff that is generally more positive and progressive.”

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Editor: Brady Lang (interim) sports@carillonregina.com the carillon | May 15 - July 16, 2014

Haley Klassen Sterling’s out of LA, but what does it mean for the rest of the NBA?

ROUNDTABLE allan hall, autumn mcdowell, kyle leitch, brady lang, matt wincherauk the finest analysts we could afford

draft down to 22nd after being a consensus top five pick. What does the future hold for “Johnny Football”? The starting quarterback of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers or a legendary NFL career?

What U of R Athletics teams are you most excited to watch compete this year?

Hall: I really like Johnny Manziel but Cleveland is the place where quarterbacks drafted in the first round go to die. The Browns have had 4 different head coaches and general managers since 2009, a star wide receiver that may be suspended for the year, and an owner that’s under federal investigation for fraud.

The Browns are just too dysfunctional of an organization for me to see Manziel succeeding. I see him as Brady Quinn 2.0.

Hall: It would probably be the Women’s Basketball team.

McDowell: I always look forward to watching everyone’s favourite U of R team, the Regina Rams, in action. I expect that Cayman Shutter will return for another year in the pocket and am excited to see what he can do with this team after a year of CIS experience under his belt. They only had two wins all of last year, so this year surely can’t be worse.

Leitch: After my lengthy support of them, former Sports Editor McDeezy informed me that the U of R full-contact chess team doesn’t exist. So, I dunno. Women’s hockey seems like a safe bet. Let’s say them.

Lang: The Rams are always an interesting team to follow, but the women’s hockey team is really going to be the one to watch this year. I believe they are ready to take the next step and take home the Canada West banner this season.

Wincherauk: I’m most excited to see the men’s and women’s cross country teams. These two teams are among the best in Canada and have some special runners including Adam Strueby and Jesse Van Eaton.

Texas A & M’s infamous quarterback Johnny Manziel ended up slipping in the 2014 NFL

McDowell: Where you are picked in the NFL draft does not necessarily guarantee your eventual slide into the CFL. I mean, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was pick 199th overall in 2000, and he has turned out alright. I don’t think Johnny Football will be a legend-or have as hot of a wife as Brady- but he will make his mark as a future mediocre NFL quarterback, and then probably end up in jail.

Leitch: Johnny Who? I can’t feel too badly for anyone that registered the name “Johnny Football” as a trademark and then gets shit on by the machine. Let him start for the Montreal Alouettes; I hear they need a new quarterback or two.

Lang: Manziel is going to be Manziel. I have mixed emotions about the quarterback; yet I’d love to see him do well, just to piss off the people who doubt him.

Wincherauk: Johnny Manziel is on his way to greatness. He’s a special talent, who does special

things on the field. The Browns need someone who can give them hope, and Johnny Cleveland is that kind of player. He’s going to have a very fun career.

With the possibility of legendary wide out Geroy Simon not returning to the Riders after winning the Grey Cup last season, should Rider fans boo or cheer Simon if he indeed does return to Mosaic in a different jersey?

Hall: I think that the best solution for this is for Geroy Simon’s agent to convince him that Rider fans have always referred to him as “Burns” because of his innate ability to burn defensive backs with his “blazing speed”.

His agent needs to convince him that Rider fans aren’t yelling out boo but rather “boourns!”

McDowell: Let’s be honest, Simon has never done anything outstanding in a Green and White uniform as he did when he was repping the orange of the BC Lions. I love the guy but I don’t think I will have to make the choice whether to boo or to cheer. I think if he continues to play, he will stay with the Riders.

Otherwise, its retirement for Superman.

Leitch: Rider fans will always be Rider fans. He’ll show up as an Ottawa RedBlack and get booed out of the stadium. Next season, he’ll reappear as a Rider, and be welcomed back with open arms. It’s a story as old as the franchise itself. The fans have little to no loyalty for good players if they defect from the green and white.

Lang: He did catch two touchdowns in the biggest game in the history of the franchise, yet I don’t think he did enough during the regular season. Ge-

roy isn’t the player he once was and I don’t see him signing with anyone other then the Riders.

Wincherauk: You cheer him. No question. He was only here for one year, but he helped us win a home Grey Cup. Simon deserves cheers wherever he goes in the CFL. Donald Sterling is in the middle of a very ugly racism scandal.

What implications does this have in the NBA and for sports in general?

Hall: I think that it shows that owners and players are accountable for their actions at all times.

McDowell: That phone conversation is enraging to listen to.

He deserved to be banned from the NBA for life. It is disgusting to think that it took this long to find out that the longest-tenured owner in the NBA was a racist bastard, I hope more organizations are aware of the dark sides that coaches and owners can have.

Leitch: I think the decision that Adam Silver handed down was one of a zero-tolerance attitude that was refreshing to see; despite the leniency that Donald Sterling has been shown previously. It’s amazing to see the shift in social attitudes that professional sports has shown recently and I’m curious to see if the trend continues.

Lang: It just goes to show that nothing is private in the world we live in today. Sterling has had problems in the past with some of the things he’s said, so was this really that much of a surprise?

Wincherauk: Well it shows the progressiveness of the NBA, and its firm stance against rac-

ism. Adam Silver isn’t putting up with any of the comments Sterling has made and he handed him the death penalty. This is a good first step for the NBA post-Sterling.

The NFL announced that players being drafted would have walk up songs when their name is called. If you were to pick a walk up song for any situation, what would it be and why?

Hall: Even though I’m not an American, I think that I would choose Hulk Hogan’s entrance song “Real American.” It’s an awesome throwback to the ‘80s, and I think that it would be really funny to see a tiny Asian-Canadian dude strutting his stuff to this timeless classic.

McDowell: Oh, this is easy.

“Second Coming” by Juelz Santana. The beginning of it sends chills down my spine. If you have ever seen the movie Sleeping with the Enemy, you will think it was an even better choice than the average person will.

Leitch: I always thought about what my entrance song would be. I always quite fancied the cannon blasts of Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture,” but I also really dig the regality of Mussorgsky’s “The Great Gate of Kiev” from Pictures at an Exhibition.

My walk-up music wouldn’t be any 2 Chainz bullshit, I can tell you that much.

Lang: Some 2 Chainz bullshit.

Wincherauk: “Call Me Maybe”

by Carly Rae Jepsen. I’d pick this song just to see how many looks I’d get and if I could trend on Twitter. No matter how the draft played out, I’d be one of the big stories.

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The future of MMA in Regina is bright

Former Carillon-er Ed Kapp believes MMA is growing rapidly in Saskatchewan michael chmielewski editor-in-chief

Mixed Martial Arts is a sport with ever growing popularity, especially in the Queen City. Professional events may be coming here soon, including the UFC. MMA events fall into both “amateur,”- essentially unpaidand “professional” events, both of which are expected to proliferate in the province. In June of 2013 a bill amended the Criminal Code to legalize MMA in the country, provided there is a provincial athletics commission ratified by legislation. The commission is tasked with overseeing operations, safety and other such things.

In August of 2013, the Saskatchewan government made moves affecting both amateur and professional fighting in the province. For the amateur side, they approved the Saskatchewan Martial Arts Association (SMAA) to “sanction and oversee amateur combative sports including mixed martial arts, kickboxing, modified muay thai and full-contact karate” according to a government press release.

As for the professional aspect- regarding trying to bring the UFC to Saskatchewan – a

Dietrich Neu Former Carillon-er Ed Kapp doin’ his thing!

professional commission was established in November with the goal of operating the commission successfully by the summer of 2014. As summer approaches, how soon will we be seeing professional events in Saskatchewan? Very soon, some hope.

One upcoming event in the city is the “UFC Experience Tour,” which is being held May 24 in partnership with Complete Martial Arts and Fitness Inc.- a

local Regina business. The owner and head instructor of Complete Martial Arts and Fitness Inc., AJ Scales, says “The province, right now, is developing an athletic commission, which is supposed to be done sometime this fall, so that means that there will be pro MMA in Saskatchewan.”

“They’re just getting all their p’s and q’s in order, they’re consulting other athletic commissions to make sure they have

the right model for Saskatchewan,” explains the trainer and event promoter.

Since the Experience Tour is coming here, and things seem to be falling into place in terms of legislation, Scales is optimistic that “we could have a UFC here in Regina sometime in the future.”

Ed Kapp, a former Carilloner himself (full disclosure: he’s the brother of our staff writer, John Kapp), and Regina-based

writer, is heavily involved with MMA himself. He is the director of communications at Guardian Sports Group founded by a former UFC fighter, Charles McCarthy, and an attorney named Steven Berkeley. The group manages many fighters in every aspect of the business.

“The goal is ultimately to get every athlete to the UFC,” said Kapp.

People like Kapp, who are involved in multiple ways with the MMA scene in Regina, help it grow and he believes there’s still much more to come.

“The crowds have progressively gotten larger, the gyms are more popular, and I think the sport is in a really good spot right now in Regina.”

Kapp explained, “it’s kind of in its infancy right now, there’s still kind of an interest, but I can really see that blowing up, especially if the UFC might come to Regina later.”

“It hasn’t nearly reached its climax yet.”

For the MMA scene in Regina, things are looking up. The sport has been recognized by the provincially government, regulation is being put in place, which will all ultimately help the scene grow – perhaps even hosting a UFC event in the near future in Regina.

Rams compete in CIS East West Bowl

Richards, Campbell and Picton represent the Rams in East West Bowl matt wincherauk sports writer

The Regina Rams season might be over, but star wide receiver Addison Richards is still in mid-season focus and level of play.

This past Saturday, Richards – along with fellow University of Regina Rams players offensive lineman Mitch Picton and defensive back Tevaughn Campbell – played in the 12th annual CIS East West Bowl game. This season, Richards brought his ‘A’ game as the receiver was named as a second-team All-Canadian, and a Western Canada All-Star, but this invitation to the East West game is another great honour. Richards says the invite was special for himself and for his team as a whole.

“It feels great to represent the Rams with two of my other teammates as some of the elite football players in Canadian University football,” says Richards. “It is a credit to our coaches and support staff. Anytime we are able to make the Rams look good is just great.”

The East West Bowl game is an annual tradition featuring the best of CIS football, with players coming from across the entire country. This game is a great way to learn and pick up traits from each other; something Richards plans on doing during his time in London, Ontario.

“I am really looking forward to some intense practices and great competition,” says Richards. “The goals for the week are three fold, to hopefully impress the many pro scouts and coaches that are on hand for the week. To learn new techniques that will not only better myself as a player, but that I can take back to the guys on the Rams and make us better. (While) meeting guys from other great programs and see what we do the same or different.”

The level of dedication is great to see from Richards, a player who had such a prolific season this year always looking to improve his game. While picking up whatever he can and implementing it into his own game, it shows that Richards is all in for the upcoming Rams season.

After a disappointing 2013 campaign, Richards expects that this season will be very different after the rough 2-6 Rams record last season.

“First and foremost, we need to have a strong commitment from every guy to our offseason training,” says Richards.

Arthur Ward His legs are going akimbo!

“We need guys to go above and beyond what is asked of them in order to get to the next level as a team. Whether that is in training or mastering the playbook (which the Rams are ready to do), whatever it takes. Our young guys will be expected to progress into solid CIS football

players. The best guys and the most committed guys will play.

As a team, as cliché as it sounds, we need to do everything one step at a time.”

This commitment to detail is a very important aspect to building a unit. The season might be months away, but

It feels great to represent the Rams with two of my other team mates as some of the elite football players in Canadian University football.

Addison Richards

preparation needs to be made now in order to be the best team that the Rams can be.

It might be the offseason, but Richards is hard at work and is only looking to continue to build off this past season. In the East West Bowl Game, the East managed a tough 19-12 win.

Richards contributed with one catch for 16 yards in the game while Manitoba wide receiver Nic Demski led the way for the West side with seven catches for 159 yards in the loss. The game was also Rams veteran Mitch Picton’s second consecutive East/West Bowl game.

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I don’t want to have sex with Sidney

Picking your favourite NHL team isn’t as easy as it may seem what the puck? autumn mcdowell contributor

Just because I am a Penguins fan, does not mean that I want to have sexual relations with Sidney Crosby.

Everyone that has ever talked to me about hockey for roughly thirty seconds knows that I am a Pittsburgh Penguins fan, but it is not always easy to be a fan of the Penguins and be a woman.

Whenever someone asks me who my favourite NHL team is and I say Pittsburgh, they automatically think that either: A. Sidney Crosby is the only NHL player that I know of and that is why I picked them, B. I think Sidney Crosby is hot, Or C. I want to have sex

Haley Klassen What the Puck is back!

with Sidney Crosby.

But Crosby is not why I like the Penguins at all. I like them because I think their head coach, Dan Bylsma, is one of the best coaches in the NHL. I

love his style of coaching and easy-going attitude. Also, after being part of his post-game scrum after the Penguins clash in Winnipeg he is very friendly and will even joke around with the media. He was also wearing a hilarious ugly Christmas sweater behind the bench, which I approved of.

I like Ray Shero as a General Manager of the Penguins. He trusts the other people to do their jobs and he isn’t sticking his nose where is doesn’t belong, a la Brian Burke.

Did I also mention that the Penguins won the Cup the year I was born? If that isn’t destiny, I don’t know what is. Finally, you’re co-owned by Mario Lemieux, what more do you want?

Now, I am not saying that I don’t like Crosby, or that I wasn’t happy that the Penguins won the lottery- literally- and drafted

him. Of course I like him; he is an incredible playmaker, unselfish on the ice and makes every player around him better.

But because I am a woman, it is expected that he is the sole reason that I have picked Pittsburgh as my favourite. If one of my male friends says that they like Pittsburgh, it is assumed that the Penguins are a legitimate team for them to pick and that surely they liked them even before Crosby was around.

Recently, I have considered changing my favourite team to avoid this mess all together, or at least lying to people and telling them I like a different team.

If I picked another team as my favourite, even if it wasn’t entirely true, I feel as though I would be taken more seriously.

However, there is a delicate balance that must happen when NHL teams are involved. If you

pick a team like Edmonton, you are seen as an idiot because everyone – even those who know nothing about hockey – knows that they suck. If you pick Toronto, you have nothing to cheer about, ever. Also, there are certain players, namely Dany Heatley, whom I refuse to cheer for any team that they are associated with, because they are scum of the earth.

You can now see the predicament that I am in.

I shouldn’t have to consider changing my favourite team in order to please others and be taken seriously as a hockey fan.

But, for now, I plan to stand by my black and yellow boys even considering that having another favourite team would just make me feel hollow inside, and that void can only be filled

by Sidney Crosby, and the rest of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

the north Very superstitious We Raptors regain respect around the NBA Top 5 sports superstitions john loeppky contributor

Jumping over the white lines on a baseball field Dear New York Yankees ace CC Sabathia, You are not a ballerina and, as such, should not be trying to jump over white lines in order to obtain better results. You are the most important player on the field—at least in your own mind—and the most athletic in the minds of casual fans. Please, stop jumping over the lines on the base paths. Jumping in the air to avoid someone cosmically shitting on your ERA is more likely to end in you having a more intimate relationship with the ground than it is a perfect game. If you want to give yourself a better chance to win, fix the Yankee’s bullpen or swat that team injury bug with some steroids.

Wearing the same clothes Fun fact: Jason Terry wears the shorts of the team he is going to play against the next day when he goes to bed. He is the NBA master of pajamas. I mean we know it must be depressing to play for the Nets, but your solution shouldn’t be to don the clothing of the enemy. I wonder if Mr. Terry, after going through a 7-game series against the Raptors, ever questioned which team he played for. Maybe he’s just lining up to say to an opposing GM: “Hey, I really want to play for your team. I mean I wear every team’s shorts, but yours fit the best.”

Michael Jordan wore his North Carolina shorts from his championship year in Chapel

Hill under his Bulls uniform. No word on whether his unabashedly horrific baseball career was caused by his momentous decision to wear Duke ones instead.

Playoff beards- also known as girlfriend deflectors Cheers to the caveman impressions and my totally unsupported opinion that the people who search for bigfoot were Leafs fans in another life. Always wishing for something they won’t attain.

Handshakes Bill Simmons of ESPN wrote that he would love to see a program given out at NBA games which details each player’s tattoos. As such, I propose that the same be done at baseball games detailing each specific teammates handshake. Also, wouldn’t it be great to see someone in the Blue Jays organization have the title of handshake choreographer? Just so everyone knows, I volunteer for that gig.

Eating the same meal before every practice Because apparently the consumption of a box of scrumptious KD before every practice is not healthy, who knew? Apparently, not professional athletes as they appear hell-bent to eat everything greasy on planet earth before their untimely, obese, bankruptcy-ridden demise.

matt wincherauk sports writer

Despite the Toronto Raptors’ recent loss in round one of the NBA playoffs, basketball in Canada has never been better.

While the Raptors suffered a tough loss to the Brooklyn Nets in their grueling first round series, they succeeded in one key challenge: making Canadians care about basketball again.

The Raptors are in a good position to be competitive in the Eastern Conference again next season and should get even better. Head Coach Dwane Casey recently signed a three-year extension after leading the Raptors to a franchise-best 48 wins this season.

Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan is poised to build on an All-Star campaign that saw him receive national recognition as one of the best shooting guards in the game. Sophomore star forward Terrence Ross and center Jonas Valanciunas will only grow as they get more experience in big game situations.

The Raptors and General Manager Masai Ujiri have done very well in acquiring and devel-

oping talent over the last year, despite being in a city that has been a notorious place for free agents to avoid, they’ve managed to gain star power. This is key because now free agents will have to re-think about a Toronto offer knowing the talent they already have, and the impact he can bring. Players now want to be a part of what’s going on the north of the border.

The Raptors must try to keep this team together over the off-season. The key to their success was not just talent, but also how tight they were as a team. In an NBA where teams are put together on the fly with big name superstars, chemistry as a team is a valuable asset.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry may become a free agent this summer, but both sides would be foolish not to extend the veteran’s contract past this year.

Lowry deserves a big paycheck and the Raptors will have their (should be) All-Star in the near future.

What the Raptors missed skill-wise was a true backup center to come into the game when Valanciunas struggled. Once Aaron Gray was dealt to the

Sacramento Kings in the Rudy Gay blockbuster deal, the gap in the middle was quite apparent.

The Raptors will also be looking to grab an impact player with the 20th pick in the NBA Draft. Fortunately, the NBA Draft is loaded this year with a number of potential quality players including names like point guard Kyle Anderson, power forward Jerami Grant or centre Adreian Payne. The Raptors must find someone who can provide a spark off the bench and be a part of this team well into its future.

This Raptors team managed to bring the entire nation together and create excitement about NBA basketball once again. The outdoor scene in Maple Leaf Square in Toronto was truly amazing, seeing hundreds of fans cheering all game long, in sun and rain. It was also satisfying to show the American NBA establishment and fan base how passionate the fans of Toronto and Canada truly are about basketball.

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Summer employment woes For students, summertime is known for two things: job searching and vacations. As everyone seeks to get away from the university, students turn their attention to experiencing what it’s like to live as their parents do. Whether it’s through Co-Operative Education or an independent job search, obtaining a job is a very satisfying experience. I have already done three co-op work terms for the provincial government and enjoyed every one of them. However, not everyone gets a job, let alone one they like. In today’s labour market, there is a general perception that this generation will have a tougher time getting a job than previous ones. My recent experience with getting a job for this summer has led me to believe that students need to support each other in getting jobs.

This year was a highly unusual one for me; I applied for more jobs in March and April than I did in the winters of 2012 and 2013 combined. In terms of getting interviews, I got five interviews and three job offers.

Based on this info, you might

be wondering just what exactly do I have to complain about.

My answer would be that the road to getting these jobs was far bumpier than I anticipated. I put out several applications on PlacePro.com for another work term and I only got two interview requests, both of which did not result in anything.

Two things made this period a very difficult one for me.

First, I had no idea if any of the employers I sent applications to even saw them. The PlacePro website has an icon system that shows whether an employer has seen your application and what the outcome was. I cannot count how many times I would log on only to see the ‘application sent’ icon on my preferred postings. I had to go to the Co-Op to figure out the status of my application; once, I found out that the organization in question didn’t want any Co-Op students. Combined with this uncertainty, I also had to deal with finding out that I did not get the jobs I wanted.

At some point in everyone’s life, this will occur. Yet, this fact does not account for how heartbreaking it can be to learn that the job

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interview that supposedly went well for you resulted in nothing.

While I was doing these job searches, I had already been offered a job selling credit cards at gas stations. This was something that I applied for out of interest.

Yet, the more I heard, the more I dreaded it. Had I not been told of an opportunity to work with Saskatchewan Archives (my current job), I would have been

stuck doing a job that I was very uncomfortable with.

It is tempting for some people to dismiss my story as that of a privileged whiner who has nothing to complain about; “at least he got a job while others are still searching.” However, I can safely say that I know what it is to feel powerless in the job market. I did the best I could and for a moment, it meant nothing.

I feel that we as students must provide support for one another in order to make our lives less of a crapshoot.

taras matkovsky op-ed editor

The U of R sucks

Good prairie life

The University of Regina is an awful place to go to university. I really wish I could go somewhere else. I don’t like the city, I don’t like my classes, and my professors are awful. And on, and on, and on.

I hear this constantly around the university. It’s a generation of university students, at least here, plagued with pessimism. I don’t know if it’s – to use that awful buzzword – a millennial thing, or if the concerns are actually grounded in fact. Sometimes there are awful profs, and sometimes the U of R has its problems, but it’s the complainer’s responsibility to make things better. Nothing will get better by complaining. Not to mention, there are a lot of things at this university to be optimistic about.

When I left high school, I decided that I was going to have a different attitude toward life. In high school, I mainly did solitary activities: reading, playing video games, playing guitar, etc. Essentially, I didn’t get involved with many activities at my high school, preferring to stick it out alone. Leaving high school, I quickly realized that I would only be at university for four years (nearly done!), so I had better get cracking on all the things this institution had to offer me.

Lecturers (like the amazing Ted Jaleta), debates, meeting as many people as possible, picking the brains of my profs, trying my hand at everything in the university until I found my groove, and all the while trying my best in all my classes, (always striving to take the most interesting ones).

The result? An amazing three years that I wouldn’t trade for anything, anyone, anywhere. So it really makes me cringe when people complain about this city or this university. Stop complaining and make a change in your life.

Well it’s finally here! That time of year that we count down the days until it finally arrives: exams are done and it is finally summer vacation! The question, though, is what to do this summer. Now, usually I spend the summer going to the outdoor pool in my hometown, or going on long camping trips with my family in the mountains, but never in Saskatchewan. However, like many, I had to get a summer job to help with school costs.

So, contrary to how I normally spend my summers, I will be spending it completely in good old Saskatchewan.

At first, the thought was a little cringe-worthy, especially when you live in a small town like I do, where the only fun things to do are going for drives and to the movies (which tend to be expensive). But, after a bit more consideration, I realized that it might not be as bad staying in Saskatchewan as I first thought. Sure, you may be stuck with the prospect of getting a summer job, but since it’s mandatory for many, why not try and get a job that you would enjoy?

No matter what it is, it could be working on a golf course, a clothing store, or doing yard work. It will be a lot easier to work for four months when you have a job that you enjoy going to everyday, rather than having to drag yourself out of bed. If you’re doing something that you enjoy, the time will fly.

For the people that tend to leave Saskatchewan for a minimum of three weeks each summer (like I do), then you’re probably thinking that your summer will be an endless void of no activities. For me, summer isn’t summer without mountains, campsites and a lot of touring in various provinces and states.

Let’s face it, it’s always cool to go somewhere else and be adventurous, but when going away, we often forget that

It’s ridiculous how much there is to do at the U of R. Don’t believe me? Take a tour. One can get involved with URSU, a debating club, the Carillon (absolutely shameless plug), respective student societies, and so much more. Nobody should be bored here, and guess what, by getting involved in these sorts of clubs and activities, you make the university, and yourself, better. Not to mention that there’s also a more practical note to this: if two arts majors graduate in the same standing, but one has a plethora of extracurricular activities on their resume, guess who has a better chance of getting hired?

University is what you make of it; university does not make you. The sooner students realize this, the sooner this campus will be less of a commuter campus and the sooner there will be even more to do here.

The other day, I was sitting in the Carillon office during those high school tours (remember those?), greeting the new students, giving them the run down, and so on. I realized, that most students were probably just going to coast through university, without really seizing the opportunities presented to them.

So I did my little part: I tried explaining to them all the great things they can do here, the opportunities for them, and how it will help (and not just plugging the paper). Let’s hope that they have an even greater time than I did, and make this little place we call the U of R better for subsequent students.

michael chmielewski editor-in-chief

there is a lot to do in our own province.

We have various lakes with beaches to go to like Regina Beach, Buffalo Pound, or Diefenbaker Lake. That in itself has potential for a road trip, a day of swimming, laying in the sun and even some fishing. Not only that, but our province has a lot of cool tourist activities too!

Why not research your area and find what tourist attractions you can go to?

Regina in itself has many interesting places that you can go to.

When I first realized that I was staying in Saskatchewan I dreaded the thought; there were a million other places that I would rather be. But, the more I thought about, the more I realized it could be a lot worse. Every situation is what you make of it, so why not make the best of things? I have a job that I love and already a lot of places that I would love to do and see in Regina, my hometown, and Saskatchewan this summer. It really is fun to go away for the summer, but staying in Saskatchewan isn’t bad either, and who knows, it may be just as fun or even more.

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Temporary workers, permanent problems The topic of Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW’s) is a very hot one in Saskatchewan these days. There are impassioned opinions on all sides of this issue. I’ve been reluctant to wade into this controversy, but I feel that its time I spoke up on this important matter.

I have mixed feelings about the program. I am in favour of it, because it helps meet the growing labour shortage in our province, and the labour shortage that is soon to exist in all occupations across this country, due to demographics. Canada’s fertility rate has been below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman since 1971, Saskatchewan included. This fact has now caught up with us in terms of the makeup of the workforce. We now see ‘Baby Boomers’ who were born from 1946 to 1964 retiring in increasing numbers every month, but we simply don’t have enough young people entering the workforce to replace them. If we are serious about alleviating the labour shortage, TFWs are a band-aid solution and

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not a long-term one. In order to ensure the future viability of our workforce in Saskatchewan for decades to come, we need more immigrants to come to Canada and to make their lives here. TFWs simply don’t make a lasting contribution to our economy, due to the nature of their short-term stay in Saskatchewan.

But if the TFW Program is going to continue in Saskatchewan, it needs some big changes. First off, the rules need to be changed so that all employers interested in hiring TFWs must first demonstrate with proof that they have exhausted all efforts to hire Saskatchewan citizens first. Also, the program needs to give TFWs rights and protec-

tions so that they aren’t being exploited or treated like slaves, and these rights and protections need to be enforced. If the TFW program is not changed to include these provisions in the near future, then the program needs to be scrapped altogether. Saskatchewan people resent being shoved aside for TFWs, and our governments are doing

themselves no favours by allowing the people of Saskatchewan to become resentful about this.

I’ve also come to the conclusion that there is not going to be an outcome to this issue that will make everyone happy – somebody is going to win, and somebody is going to lose.

But, maybe we can come close if our governments can strike the right balance between protecting Canadian jobs and giving employers the leeway they need to meet their labour needs in a timely manner. The reality is that there is no ‘magic bullet’ to solve this problem. In the long run, maybe our fertility rate will improve and in the short run, we can find ways of getting as many immigrants into Canada as possible. In the meantime, all of us need to be patient and let cooler heads prevail.

john murney contributor

The threat to your vote

Journey to the Fan Expo

The Conservative Party’s elections bill is an exercise in limiting the ability of the Canadian people to participate in the democratic system. The Conservative government is hindering the development of any future parties by increasing the amount of money an individual may donate to a political party annually.

Canada’s working class could not afford to contribute to the previous annual limit of $1200; how are they expected to contribute the new maximum? Under capitalism in its modern form, the working class is deprived of its ability to create wealth independent of the state and global capital. This dependence allows the state to ignore the plight of these people who are unable to muster any sort of real political power, which is increasingly tied to economic power.

The elimination of the per-vote subsidy further limits the ability of the poor to affect the political process going forward. While the federal New Democrats fight for the centre-right with the Liberal Party, the concerns of the country’s expanding poor population will continue to go unheard in Parliament. This subsidy obviously would not have a great impact for the poor under the current first-past-the-post system, but over time such systems combined with other progressive reforms open the political system to a more diverse group of parties.

The elections bill institutes a harsher voter identification regime designed to disenfranchise the transient, poor, and student population of Canada, two demographics whose interests are not aligned with the Canadian state. Under the guise of eliminating voter fraud, the act will bar citizens from vouching for one another’s eligibility. The process of vouching would be replaced by mandatory identification stating the address of the individual. Such a measure will effectively bar transient populations whose identifications rarely match their

With the recent rise in the popularity of superhero movies, events like the San Diego Comic-Con (or SDCC) have become important places for companies to announce new movies, TV shows, and debut trailers. The so-called “nerd” audience is seen as an important part of the movie-going public. That audience (of which I consider myself a part), in turn, enjoys getting to see footage of movies and shows before anyone else.

For example, test footage of the upcoming Ant-Man movie was shown at SDCC before anywhere else. They get to meet the casts of those films and often ask them questions at panel events.

Although tickets to SDCC are hard to get, and a trip to San Diego is not affordable to everyone, Regina residents were blessed to have a similar event in their own backyard: the Regina Fan Expo. It did not feature any movie announcements or trailer debuts and there were some celebrities there to sign autographs and do Q&A panels. It was naturally on a much smaller scale than SDCC. But, the prospect of meeting the people who played favourite characters was enough to get many people through the door.

I, myself, went to get an autograph from Ray Park, the man who played Darth Maul in Star Wars Episode I. I also attended the Q&A Panel he did on the Sunday afternoon. He was friendly and engaging in both the panel and the autograph sessions; I enjoyed getting my autograph. He even treated the crowd to a short Martial Arts demonstration using a long staff provided by a convention-goer. He also showed a small boy a few moves with some toy lightsabers. It is moments like this that people will no doubt remember and tell stories about.

I know I will remember that day every time I look at his autograph. I know many people also took photos and videos of the demo too. This will no doubt

residence, including students who study away from their hometown. The Conservative attack on Canada’s students is not just a federal problem; it trickles down to Brad Wall’s Saskatchewan Party, who continue to deprive our universities of needed funding.

The media has largely disregarded the implications this act will have on First Nations people in Canada, whose treaty identification does not include an address. Status First Nations people without a passport or driver’s license will be prevented from voting in a federal election under this act, reversing much of the progress made for First Nations people in recent decades. This is another instance of the objective violence committed by the Canadian state against its neo-colonial population.

The working class of Canada has little hope under the present or future electoral regime if lax campaign finance laws and systemic voting restrictions remain in place. Canada’s working class must build alternatives to the forms of power allowed under the modern state, rather than placing their hopes in a system of violence directed against groups based on race, class, and gender. Canada’s students and working class must struggle together against the depredations of reactionary politics and capitalism as hope for both lies in establishing a more just and progressive Canadian society.

john kapp staff writer

spread the word about Fan Expo and hopefully lead to an even bigger event next year.

As cool as that was, I found some other parts of the event just as enjoyable. First, I would just like to take a moment to offer my congratulations to everyone who came in costume. There were some great costumes. My friends and I kept pointing out great ones to each other; I even found Waldo. I hope people are inspired to create even more costumes for next year.

But, the greatest discovery was all the great artists and vendors on the show floor. I saw some awe-inspiring work and I hope to see even more next time. I do not think I would have ever had a chance to see that work if I had not come to the Regina Fan Expo. Darth Maul may have gotten me in the door, but it was the great costumes and wonderful art that filled me with a wondrous sense of discovery. I hope I get to do it again, and I encourage everyone to come next time. There had better be a next time.

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