The Fulcrum - Vol 75 Issue 1

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Gaga hits home with her classic songs

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Gee-Gees start off strong in preseason

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IN THIS ISSUE Alternative or mainstream? P.5 Local company offers new students a frosh event unaffiliated with the university

Public displays of art and affection P.9 U of O alumni open new gallery on Elgin Street

Know your country, know yourself P.12 Features editor Jesse Colautti drives across Canada and learns things he hadn't expected

Crossing the border P.16 Taking the trip across the Ottawa River to see Gatineau Park

YouTube commenters finally have value P.19 New Governor General's Award for Internet commentary

Sultry summer nights P.20 Di recommends taking advantage of the final weeks before school starts

What to do in Ottawa this August P.21 The Thryllabus returns with a list of local happenings

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Nadia Drissi El-Bouzaidi news@thefulcrum.ca (613) 562-5260

New frosh week decried by student leaders SFUO exec says privately run events promote ‘exactly what we try to avoid’ Nadia Drissi El-Bouzaidi News Editor

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new frosh event organized by a private entertainment company in Ottawa has drawn the ire of universities and student leaders for its racy promotional content.

Ottawa Frosh 2014 has been heavily criticized for its original promo trailer that’s said to promote binge drinking, drug use, and the objectification of women.

The event is portrayed as “excessive in every aspect,” according to an executive of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO).

“The video displays binge-drinking, encourages drug use, places women in dangerous and hyper-sexual situations, and that’s exactly what we try to avoid when organizing our own orientation week for students,” Nicole Desnoyers, the SFUO’s vice-president of services and communications, told the CBC. It comes only a few months after the U of O created a taskforce meant to promote “respectful behaviour on campus, particularly towards women.”

The university came out with a statement of its own to distance itself from Ottawa Frosh.

“We wish to inform the student community that we are not associated with this event and that we do not endorse any of the activities associated with the company presenting it,” the statement said.

Aficionado Studios, the company responsible

for the event, has since removed the video and replaced it with a tamer version.

The company’s executive director said it was all just a marketing technique.

Jarett Lopez said in a statement on Facebook that the first trailer “focused primarily on partying and nighttime activities intended to get attention and shock.” The new video focuses instead on daytime activities, but still contains some of the controversial footage from the original.

The company said its frosh week offers more fulfilling events than those offered by a student federation, like the SFUO’s 101 Week.

“Instead of just staying on campus all day, we will be all over downtown showing students the key bus routes they should know … the cheapest places for groceries, hidden gem restaurants and businesses that we have connections with, as well as teaching them simple tips and tricks to get

“If your young adult life doesn’t contain any mistakes or sex or drinking, that’s your issue ” —Jarett Lopez over social anxiety and meet new people through a series of fun summer-camp-like activities and games,” Aficionado said in a press release.

101 Week is the U of O’s official university-

Aficanado Studios, a private entertainment company, is organizing an alternative frosh week in Ottawa. Photo by Jirka Matousek

sanctioned, student-run frosh week, and is set to take place Aug. 30 to Sept. 6.

The first two nights of 101 Week will be dry, according to its main organizer.

“We understand that not everyone is interested in drinking or being near alcohol for both personal and religious reasons,” Ikram Hamoud, the SFUO’s vice-president social, said in an email.

“We make sure that our 101 Week is safe, accessible, and inclusive to students,” she said. “We have all kinds of events from dry to wet, from parties to comedy nights.”

Ottawa Frosh has not changed the course of 101 Week, which the SFUO has been organizing since May and will accommodate roughly 4,000 new students, Hamoud said.

Lopez insists his event is safe. He said the events will have private security “for specific hours of the day during which we may deem it a necessary precaution.” Students will also have to sign a liability waiver when they pick up their kits.

“All of the students in our frosh week will be 18+,” Aficionado’s press release said. “They are

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adults and we expect them to act as such.”

According to the Ottawa Citizen, two ByWard Market nightclubs, Tequila Jacks and Dodge City, have cut all ties to Aficionado.

The company has also been accused of taking frosh footage from the University of Lethbridge in Alberta and using it in their own videos.

“I just want to very staunchly say that our student union does not condone the actions portrayed by this video,” Sean Glydon, president of the University of Lethbridge’s Student Union, told the Lethbridge Herald. “We’re at the point where we’d like this to fade into obscurity.”

Despite all this, Ottawa Frosh has sold more than half of its 500 kits as of Aug. 6. The events are set to begin Aug. 31.

“The concept was to give them an idea of what young adulthood outside the classroom can be like, that it’s OK to be silly and make mistakes and also have a blast while doing it,” Lopez told the CBC. “If your young adult life doesn’t contain any mistakes or sex or drinking, that’s your issue.”

League waives transfer penalty for players suspended pending criminal investigation Nadia Drissi El-Bouzaidi News Editor

Members of the University of Ottawa’s men’s hockey team will be allowed to play for another school while the Gee-Gees team is suspended, Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) has ruled.

The decision, which comes after the U of O announced in June that it had suspended its team for the upcoming season, means players will not be subject to the usual one-year penalty for transferring to a different school.

The team was suspended due to the alleged sexual assault of a female university student by certain members of the team when they were in Thunder Bay in February for two games. Police have interviewed players but have yet to lay charges.

The CIS ruling applies to all players, including those who are subject to the criminal investigation in Thunder Bay, the CIS’ director of operations confirmed to the Fulcrum by email.

“They continue to retain the rights and privileges associated with being a university stu-

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dent, inclusive of participation in CIS competition, until such time they might be under direct suspension by an institution or the subject of a criminal conviction,” Tom Huisman said in an email.

Lawrence Greenspon, a lawyer representing about half the team, told the Ottawa Sun that he and his clients “appreciate the sentiment but don’t know how many players will benefit as a result of this ruling.”

Some of the players have already made arrangements to play for other teams, including a few who are playing in Australia.

“I think the CIS recognizes these innocent young men should not be suffering for alleged acts of others,” Greenspon also said.

At the press conference held to announce the team’s suspension, U of O president Allan Rock said “the shadow cast by the allegations of misconduct has affected all members of the team — some unfairly,” but noted the university is in a difficult position and will have to “wait for the police investigation to run its course.”

The statement was partly an indirect response to an open letter to Rock penned by one of the suspended players. Pat Burns wrote that he felt “frustrated and betrayed by the very school and athletic department I have spent the last half-decade serving and representing.”

Rock also said that come September there will be new guidelines and policies when it comes to the management and expectations of varsity teams and competitive clubs. The university plans to immediately implement the recommendations made by experts.

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National student group calls for prioritization of mental health Policy paper highlights role of federal government in students’ mental well-being Abdo Elnakouri Contributor

Prompted by the prevalence of mental health-related issues on campuses, the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) released a new report detailing the role of the federal government in treating young adults with mental illnesses.

CASA, which consists of 22 students associations across Canada, is calling for the further de-stigmatization of mental illnesses on campuses and an increase in funding for treatment and research opportunities.

Jonathan Champagne, the group’s executive director of CASA, said the government is working alongside CASA to establish a better mental health support system for students.

But he said a lack of relevant data impedes the process. Champagne did note that collecting information on mental health is difficult and costly, but the current available data is “woefully, not enough.”

“What we are calling for is better information, better data. How prevalent of a problem is this on campuses?” he said. “When you have good data you are able to then see what are some more of the root causes, where these problems come from, and how do we address them.”

Nicole Desnoyers, vice-president of services and communications at the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa, said the report is “incredibly relevant,” but the university system itself is a big part of the problem.

“University campuses in and of themselves have inherent structures that will for the most part negatively impact students’ mental health,” she

“University campuses in and of themselves have inherent structures that will for the most part negatively impact students’ mental health.”

—Nicole Desnoyers said. “The way courses are taught, the way that students are tested, the way that exam periods are run, the way financial aid works, the way students go into debt. All of these processes do impact mental health.”

Students who do seek professional mental health care find the process arduous, she said.

“I think the biggest issue I can point to as someone who has that broad view as a student leader is the bureaucratic red tape that students are forced to go through to get any form of accommodations or support on this campus,” she said.

In 2011, U of O students claimed a combined total of $119,049 for antidepressant prescriptions. The drugs were reported to be the second most frequently used on campus, behind contraceptives.

The Student Academic Success Service (SASS) provides counselling and other support services to U of O students. SASS director Murray Sang said that 60 per cent of their resources are now geared toward students with mental health issues.

“What’s frustrating for us, being on the front line, is that students will come and finally they’ll get the courage to discuss this particular problem and get some help. But then you get put into the system and the system has long wait times,” he said.

“You can work while you have a knee problem, but if you have mental health issues, it’s very hard to continue.”

Nicole Desnoyers, SFUO vice-president of services and communications.

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Woodstock planned as site for U of O satellite campus University hopes to fill need for French instruction in southwestern Ontario Nadia Drissi El-Bouzaidi News Editor

The University of Ottawa recently announced plans to petition the provincial government to create a satellite campus in Woodstock, Ont. The partnership comes in response to recommendations made by an expert panel to the

Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. According to the ministry, enrolment at French language schools in central and southwestern Ontario sees frequent drops in the intervals between primary, secondary, and post-secondary schools.

This is partly due to “deficiencies in access to French-language programs at the post-secondary level,” according to a ministry report.

A U of O satellite campus in the region is a possible solution, said president Allan Rock.

“As Ontario’s flagship bilingual researchintensive university, we are committed to meeting the needs of Francophones and Francophiles,” Rock said in a press release.

The post-secondary attendance rate of Francophone students in the region is the highest in Ontario — central and southwestern Ontario is home to one third of the prov-

“As Ontario’s flagship bilingual researchintensive university, we are committed to meeting the needs of Francophones.”

Downtown Woodstock, Ont. will be the site of the University of Ottawa’s satellite campus.

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ince’s Francophone community yet there is no major French-language institution in the region.

The ministry’s recommendation inspired a similar proposal last year by MPP Monte McNaughton.

McNaughton, who represents LambtonKent-Middlesex, suggested establishing a French-language satellite campus in Strathroy or Chatham-Kent.

“I am just ecstatic that they are coming out to southwestern Ontario,” he said about the new proposal. “It has been something that I have been championing since I was elected two and a half years ago.”

Woodstock’s mayor has also expressed support.

“Downtown Woodstock has all the necessary ingredients to quickly create a dynamic university campus and city council is excited by this opportunity to further revitalize the downtown,” said Mayor Pat Sobeski.

Woodstock’s city council has offered Reg Hall as a residence building which would begin accommodating about 1,000 students, with hopes of accommodating 10,000 by 2020.

Woodstock city council is scheduled to meet in September to further discuss what commitments it is willing to make to the U of O.

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Cigarette recycling startup gains ground Student entrepreneurs juggle education and environmentally conscious business Jasmine van Schouwen Contributor

Only 11 months after developing a project for an Ottawa entrepreneurship competition, a team of U of O students led by Kathleen Kemp are watching their business take over the city’s streets.

Kemp is in her fourth year of a degree in commerce specializing in management at the Telfer School of Management. She developed the project alongside her classmate Ajmal Sataar and recent Telfer grad Adam Tomaszewski.

CigBins aims to limit the harmful environmental impacts of discarded cigarette butts.

The toxins left in discarded cigarette butts pollute by leaking into soil and waterways.

The butts are not biodegradable because they contain cellulose acetate.

“This business is pretty much my life, and I wouldn’t do it unless I was truly passionate about it.”

—Kathleen Kemp

It’s estimated that 15 per cent of the Ottawa population are smokers, and those smok-

ers generate roughly 2.6 million cigarette butts daily.

The company installs bins for people to throw out their cigarette butts, and the bins are emptied by staff hired through the organization Causeway Work Centre, an organization that provides opportunities for those living with mental illness.

After creating the project for the HUB Ottawa three-day competition Launch Some Good, which encourages students to work on a business idea to solve a social or environmental issue, Kemp’s team collaborated with the Vanier Business Improvement Area and City Hall to bring their invention to the streets.

The trio also received a grant from the Just Change organization and another from the U of O’s Wes Nicol Entrepreneurship Competition.

The launch of CigBins saw the attendance of Mayor Jim Watson and some members of city council.

“Jim Watson believes that CigBins is going to be a national success story, which is really exciting to hear,” says Kemp.

She says running the business while in university is a challenge.

“As a student, it’s already challenging juggling your job with school as well as a personal life,” Kemp says. “Being able to maintain decent marks while operating a fully functioning business has definitely been the biggest challenge.”

But she reminds students that with enough drive and passion, it is doable. “You learn to time-manage and prioritize quite quickly,” she says. “This business is pretty much my life, and I wouldn’t do it unless I was truly passionate about it.”

CigBins have been set up on McArthur Avenue, Beechwood Avenue, and Montreal Road. Kemp says the plan is to expand further throughout Ottawa, then eventually into the rest of Ontario and then across Canada.

Cigarette butts leak toxins into soil and waterways.

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Researchers receive $2.5-million grant to study potential link between three chronic diseases Abdo Elnakouri Contributor

The University of Ottawa Brain and Mind Research Institute recently received a $2.5-million grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research that its researchers will use to test for a relationship between three chronic diseases.

The researchers, led by Drs. Michael Schlossmacher and David Park, are studying a potential link between Parkinson’s disease, Crohn’s disease, and leprosy. The five-year grant will allow them to test the theory that there is an immunological link between them.

Although the diseases have very different symptoms, there appears to be a common factor: the gene LRRK2.

“Evidence … suggests that particular variants of the LRRK2 can result in abnormal immune response and subsequently lead to the

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development of Parkinson’s, Crohn’s, or leprosy,” the U of O said in a release.

“We know that it is somehow important, but we have no idea why,” Park said in an interview. Park is the director of the research institute and a professor in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine.

“The hope is that targeting the immune system is a much more inimitable way to tackle the issue,” he said.

So far, researchers have not been able to attribute any sort of causal relationship between the mutations in the gene LRRK2 or any of the three illnesses.

The institute will hold a Brain Health Awareness Week beginning Sept. 22, in collaboration with the City of Ottawa, where experts will present and discuss numerous issues surrounding neurological research.

The U of O research team is looking for an immunological link between Parkinson’s, Crohn’s and leprosy.

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A&C EDITOR Jessica Eritou arts@thefulcrum.ca (613) 562-5260

Fine arts alumni open new gallery PDA Projects: the new work of two U of O grads Chloee Detchou Contributor

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wo graduates from the University of Ottawa’s master of fine arts program have come together to open a brand new art gallery in Ottawa.

Meredith Snider and Brendan de Montigny are the creative minds behind PDA Projects, which stands for — you guessed it — Public Displays of Affection. The gallery is set to open Aug. 16 with a first exhibition that will feature five artists, including a current U of O master of fine arts candidate, Anne-Marie Dumouchel.

The owners wanted to create a space that promotes discussion and inspires new perspectives, and ideas among art enthusiasts.

“We want to develop a community of inclusivity and dialogue about Canadian art,” says de Montigny. “We want PDA to be an ethical shared space for artists, critics, curators, and audiences of different backgrounds.”

In just five months, they created a gallery they hope will

give people a new perspective on visual art and the creative process. They’re using their distinct backgrounds and experiences in the art world and taking cues from what’s happening in other major Canadian cities in order to best represent Canadian art.

The Public Displays of Affection name acts as the gallery’s theme. As de Montigny describes, “It takes more than one person for PDA to occur.

PDA Projects is really about bringing together all different types of artistic practices and bringing different people into the fold.” The acronym also works in French, as Pas D’acronyme.

PDA hopes to represent up to 10 artists in the near future, from various schools of art including painting, drawing, sculpture, video, and photog-

raphy. There will be ongoing calls for new artists over the course of the next year.

Art students are welcome to participate as well, provided they’ve produced professional work for at least two years.

“We want to be active players in the local community and foster national artists within this space,” says Snider. “We also think it’s important to bring a level of excitement to everything we do.”

She and de Montigny will also be hosting several workshops, such as introductory team building and art appreciation classes.

They’ll even be hosting an art happy hour in the month of September and the first Tuesday of every month thereafter. The owners hope the event, rich with wine and conversation, will help further develop the artistic community in Ottawa.

PDA will participate in Ottawa’s third annual Nuit Blanche, on Sept. 20 with an exhibit called En Masse.

Artist Anne Marie Dumouchel’s work “Google Love” will be one of the many works shown at PDA Projects.

Alum’s improv makes for shining role in upcoming film Raf Rogers stands out in Zodiac: Signs of an Apocalypse Emily Siyuan Fu Contributor

As it turns out, Raf Rogers always knew where his career aspirations lay. With a role in the upcoming film Zodiac: Signs of an Apocalypse, he certainly has been working hard in the direction toward his passion.

When Rogers first came to the University of Ottawa, it was to study for a business degree. His long-time interest in theatre compelled him to take an introductory class and this eventually led him to study the craft in Vancouver.

“Once in a while, you see an opportunity and you have to jump on it,” he says. “Because if you don’t, then you might regret it for the rest of your life.”

Vancouver was that opportunity. He fell in love with the city quickly and decided to move there to focus on an acting career.

Since then, he’s been building his career with credits on several TV shows including Smallville, Flashpoint, and Fringe.

His latest role in Zodiac is his favourite to date. In the SyFy Network movie, a museum curator gets more than she bargained for when an ancient astrology board shows up at work.

Rogers plays Joel, the encouraging best friend who acts as a hu-

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he took classes for sketch writing and improv; elements that he says keep things fresh.

“I like the spontaneity that it gives,” he explains. “I like that you can keep things moving in the direction that the writer has given, but with slight variations that keep you on your toes, and keep you in the scene.”

It was his humour and knack for on-the-spot acting that won him praise from Zodiac director W. D. Hogan.

“His improv skills brought much-needed comedy and depth to the character,” says Hogan. “He took a small part and turned it into an unforgettable role. We ended up cutting him into the final scene more than we expected beRaf Rogers (left), in the upcoming film Zodiac.

Photo courtesy of Syfy Networks cause of his performance.” morous foil to the film’s tension.

Rogers is interested in pursuing comedy next, especially “It started out the same (as past parts),” he says of the role. “You since he says there’s a lot more coming out of Vancouver nowadays. go to table reads, you meet the cast, and you go on location. But “I feel like it’s a niche that Vancouver doesn’t fully take adonce we got on set, what was great about the director was he let vantage of,” he says. “I want to do a bit of standup comedy, and us throw it all away. He came up with things on the spot and reI’m going to start going into those avenues a little bit more. ally let us play.”

I’ve been dipping my toes and now I think it’s time to take a Rogers is no stranger to improvisation. A year ago, he trained at more of a plunge.”

Amy Poehler’s Upright Citizens Brigade in New York City. There, Zodiac is set to premiere on the Syfy channel Aug. 16.

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Perhaps Gaga can be considered gimmicky, but one can only feel amused when artists are still trying new things instead of the same rehearsed dance routine we have seen from other major pop stars’ concert tours this year.

Check out Jessica Eritou’s Bluesfest vlog @ thefulcrum.ca/arts Lady Gaga performs at RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest 2014.

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Gaga attracts an audience nostalgic for old hits Jessica Eritou

Arts & Culture Editor Lady Gaga demands to be unique, and she will try anything to get your attention.

She made everyone aware she was there to celebrate the ArtPop ball, not her previous eras of music at this year’s Bluesfest.

The background looked like something you would see in the Candy Land board game. The hashtag #artrave shot across the prompter for the crowd to see. It may have been gimmicky, but one can only feel amused that artists are still trying new things instead of the same old dance routine.

Gaga began the set with “ARTPOP,” a slow song that should have sped up with more energy rather than having to watch her slowly stretch her arms and fist pump behind a piano for several minutes. When the song ended, she demanded the

crowd get crazier as she dropped countless F-bombs and the sun began to set.

More of her new songs like “G.U.Y.” relied on playback and lost the crowd’s enthusiasm of a live performance. It was not until Gaga connected with the crowd with a reprised version of “Donatella.” She tweaked the lyrics of the song to “I’m blonde / I’m skinny / I’m rich and I’m in Ottawa, bitch.”

Granted, much of her appeal is the effort and enthusiasm she demonstrates visually. There was never a dull moment on the stage. “I’m going to give you the fucking night of your life, even if it kills me,” she said.

When Gaga finally performed her old classics like “Poker Face,” “Paparazzi,” and “Just Dance,” her fans immediately connected to her again as they sang each song word for word.

More intimate moments of the show included an a cappella version of Frank Sinatra’s “I’ve Got a Crush on You” to celebrate

Rideau Centre dining hall opens in former Sears location Sabrina Nemis Editor-in-Chief

For the days when you can’t take another bite of cafeteria food, new options are just a short walk away.

As part of its $360-million expansion, the Rideau Centre dining hall opened Aug. 1 on the lower floor of the former Sears location. The new food court has tripled in size from the former location, with 850

seats—350 more than before— and 16 eateries.

The Rideau Centre had not been significantly changed in its 30-year history, and social media users reminisced about eating at the old food court over the years.

“I saw somebody on Twitter earlier talking about remembering French fries and first dates at our food court,” said Rideau Centre general man-

The Rideau Centre’s new dining hall opened on Aug. 1.

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ager Cindy Vanbuskirk.

“I wonder which was more memorable,” quipped Ivan Boulva of Cadillac Fairview.

In addition to traditional food court staples like Subway and A&W, the dining hall also brought in Canadian-owned vendors like Green Rebel, Amaya, Place Tevere, and MLTDWN. The dining hall also has a hand-washing station, new

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washrooms, and charging stations for cell phones. “Come here, buy some lunch, plug in your phone, we’ll give you the juice for free,” said Vanburskirk.

It also features reusable dishware, glasses, and cutlery for each vendor, and a scullery dish-washing operation. The dishes are cleared off at collection stations and sorted for organic waste recycling in an effort to reduce waste.

At the University of Ottawa, compost receptacles are often found in kitchens rather than at every waste disposal unit. Outside of cafeterias, it isn’t feasible to have sorting stations with staff separating organic waste from trash and other recycling, and improperly sorted organic waste cannot be composted.

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the blues. Gaga also sang a slow version of “Born This Way” on the piano, which made her tear up mid-song.

Not only is Gaga known for her eccentric style and creativity, she is known to be respectful and thankful for her fans. Two songs into the set the audience heard her lament on how the audience’s spirit is “beautiful and beyond”. Near the end of the evening she read aloud a heartfelt letter from a fan, and brought fans dressed like her on stage for an encore.

Gaga may not be as popular as she was during her Fame Monster days, but there is no denying this artist has a voice that can entertain.

Editor’s Note: The author was also scheduled to cover The Killers and Cypress Hill on July 9. On assignment, Ms. Eritou fell ill with heat exhaustion in the crowd. She would personally like to thank the staff and medical team at Bluesfest for being so responsive, helpful, and accommodating to her recovery.

lem,” said Jonathan Rausseo, sustainability development manager for the U of O’s Campus Sustainability Office. “People want to do the right thing but they don’t always know what the right thing is to do.”

The university plans to mirror the Rideau Centre dining hall setup when they build their own dining hall in the next couple years. For now they’re watching to see what does and doesn’t work at the shopping centre.

While the new setup significantly increases the diversion rate of compost and recyclables not ending up in landfills, Rausseo points out that the food court is still using disposable takeout containers. The U of O plans to implement a system where students will have reusable takeout containers

they bring back to be cleaned out and used again.

Any new system needs to be easy to use, Rausseo said.

“Go eat, have fun with your friends, study, don’t think about any of that stuff, then toss it and go.”

The former Rideau Centre food court has since been closed off to be renovated for the relocation of Shoppers Drug Mart and to create an access point to the Light Rail Transit station.

In the continuing expansion of the Rideau Centre, new flooring, ceilings, and lighting are currently being installed, as more retailers are being relocated. Nordstrom will open in March 2015 and the remainder of the expansion is slated to open on Aug. 1, 2016.

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Movie You Should Have Seen: A Few Good Men Jasmine van Schouwen Contributor

Why it’s famous:

Why you should see it anyway:

Probably one of the most epic legal thrillers to ever be pumped out of Hollywood, this flick has inspired many a young, impressionable arts major to take the path of legal studies. This classic mix of an impossible case, an arrogant hero, and a tough leading lady remains relevant, inspiring, and completely brilliant.

While a couple references (and hairstyles) may be “a little too 1992,” this is an unavoidable movie for anyone even remotely interested in law. The comedic moments are timeless, Tom Cruise is delightfully douchey, and the plot might just keep you on the edge of your seat.

Famous lines:

Fun facts:

Col. Jessep: You want answers?

Kaffee: I want the truth!

Col. Jessep: You can’t handle the truth!

Capt. West: Commander Galloway, why don’t you get yourself a cup of coffee.

Galloway: Thank you, sir, I’m fine.

Capt. West: Commander, I’d like you to leave the room so we can talk about you behind your back.

Why you haven’t seen it:

Tom Cruise, lead actor in a “A Few Good Men.”

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If all you know about this movie is its famous lines, then it’s easy to assume it might be outdated, if not entirely corny.

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The movie’s line “You can’t handle the truth!” was voted the 29th greatest movie quote by the American Film Institute (out of 100).

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The original play was inspired by an actual code red at Guantanamo Bay. Lance Corporal David Cox and nine other enlisted men tied up a fellow Marine and severely beat him for snitching to the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. Cox was acquitted and later honourably discharged. In 1994, David Cox mysteriously vanished, and his bullet-riddled body was found three months later.

His murder remains unsolved.

Music Review

Arkells in early 2014.

Music Review

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Arkells • High Noon | Universal Music Canada Matt Radich Contributor

The departure of founding Arkells keyboardist Dan Griffin meant the Hamilton-based band’s third album High Noon would bring their biggest change in sound to date.

That transition was partially aided by Tony Hoffer, who had previously produced Beck’s Guero and M83’s Hurry Up We’re Dreaming, and whose work with the Arkells helped the band usher in a sound that’s familiar yet more experimental than ever before. The single “Come to Light” showcases Hoffer’s production style as the band breaks new ground with the use of a

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drum machine and synthesizer.

No Arkells album is complete without a few references to Hamilton and its surrounding area. On the track “Cynical Bastards,” singer Max Kerman name-drops Oakville and Burlington. Although it isn’t the strongest track on the album, it’s always a pleasure hearing Kerman relate to the band’s Canadian fans.

The Arkells have their greatest moments on High Noon when they make use of strings and synthesizers on such tracks as “Systematic,” which has a sound reminiscent of British funk artist Jamiroquai.

The band also shows its Bruce Springsteen influence on “What

Are You Holding on To?” and “Leather Jacket,” with hooks that’ll stick with you for days.

High Noon does have its weak points. On “11:11,” Kerman delivers an outrageously cheesy chorus with a generic radio-rock melody. On “Crawling Through the Window,” the band aims for a slow song similar to “I’m Not the Sun” or “Abigail,” but it’s botched by dreadful lyrics such as “What the f***’s a vacuum?”

Arkells’ ambition sometimes pays off on High Noon, but often doesn’t follow through. If they are masters of anything, it is being able to write a hook that will keep you pressing repeat over and over again.

Pints with Ponyboy Berlin Edition

Jesse Colautti Features Editor

Augustiner Bräu’s Lagerbier Hell

Where to find it: Schwarzes Café, Berlin, Germany Despite Germany being home to many of the world’s top-rated beers, Berlin’s reputation for quality brews is surprisingly poor. Lucky for me, I stumbled upon one heck of a clean and crisp lager while out for dinner at a local student hotspot. Augustiner’s lager is exactly what a confused Canadian wants on a sweltering summer night in Berlin.

It’s an uncomplicated lager, not dissimilar to Molson Canadian, just executed about seventy times better. This beer has a smooth finish, with only a faint hint of hops, making it a perfect choice for less experienced drinkers. If you’re looking for something similar in Ottawa, I’d recommend Beau’s Lug Tread, which can be found at any Royal Oak in the city.

Rating: 4 out of 5 Want us to review your favourite beer? Tweet @PonyboyColautti

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My road tr e. You ju st have to le ip tau ght m t go and le e that Cat it lead yo somewher u e you had n’ t plan ned.

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Leave the technology at home and give yourself enough time on your trip to make mistakes, get lost, and f i gure your way out of it. GPS devic es make it too easy and also give a time of arrival, which can trigger a neurotic race against the clock that can take you away from the point of the trip in the fi rst place.

ROAD TRIP Soun dtra ck

The Tragical ly Hip, “Whea t Kings” Norah Jones , “Don’ t Know Why” Neil Young, “O ld Man” Metric, “Spee d the Collap se” Yukon Blonde , “My Girl” Wintersleep, “Weighty Gh ost” Rural Alberta Advantage, “E dmonton”

Library Voices , “Regina I D on’t Want to F ight” Wake O

wl, “Wild Cou ntry” Feist & Ben Gibbard, “Tra in Song”

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SPORTS EDITOR Sarah Nolette sports@thefulcrum.ca (613) 562-5260

Gees defeat NCAA Hoosiers in preseason Win shows a strong start for last year’s silver medal squad

“It’s fun because they always underestimate us and then their eyes light up.’’

Moussa Sangaré-Ponce Associate Online Editor

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n the first match of a four-game preseason series where the Gee-Gees will face teams from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the garnet and grey defeated the Indiana Hoosiers 109-101 in a packed house at CÉGEP Champlain in Longueil, Que.

The Hoosiers played most of their starters for a lot of the game, but every Hoosier who played managed to score at least a point. Troy Williams led Indiana not only in scoring and blocks, but also in highlight plays. He had a handful of rim-shattering dunks to delight the crowd and a steal worthy of the SportsCentre highlight reel, which he followed with an incredible layup at the end of the third quarter.

Gee-Gees third-year Mike L’Africain led the way for Ottawa. It seemed every time Indiana went on a run, or started to pull away, L’Africain would hit a three or a clutch jumper.

The Gee-Gees shooting guard doesn’t take the preseason lightly. L’Africain said he comes into every game prepared and ready for the competition.

“It was personal,” he said. “You always want to prove that you belong somewhere and every time we play these (NCAA) teams, me and Johnny (Berhanemeskel) take it personal. It’s fun because they always underestimate us and then their eyes light up.’’

Fifth-year Berhanemeskel, who like L’Africain had 27 points, did his best Kobe impression by driving to the hole late in the fourth and finishing with a dagger and one layup.

Third-year swingman Caleb Agada also had a tremendous game on the score sheet, finishing up with 15 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, and three blocks. Agada had the highlight of the afternoon as he drove down with fury for the reverse baseline dunk midway through the fourth quarter.

The team is expecting a lot from Agada in his third season with the Gees.

—Mike L’Africain “Third year is usually the year when you come out,” said assistant coach Justin Serresse. “We’re expecting some stuff out of him.”

The crowd seemed to favour the rival Hoosiers for the first three quarters, likely due in part to Williams’ big play ability, but that dynamic flipped in the fourth.

It was only a pre-season game, but head coach James Derouin’s team looked to be in mid-season form. Though the regular season is still three months away, the Gees look to be in an early position to make a run at finally dethroning the Carleton Ravens.

Look for more preseason coverage at thefulcrum.ca

A summer salad that’s affordable and tasty The Gee-Gees basketball team plays at the CIS championship.

Photo by Marta Kierkus

Strawberries and spinach can actually go together Sarah Nolette Sports Editor

During the summer, your appetite decreases and you typically want something quick and easy to make. You want to work out and keep up that beach body, and at the same time, you can’t always indulge in hot dogs and ice cream. A summer salad is the perfect way to balance out the menu.

Strawberry spinach salad is the perfect healthy food on the go. The benefit of this salad is all in the spinach. Spinach is rich in vitamins A, C, and K. These vitamins help protect the skin and stimulate the immune system. These dark green leaves also aid liver function and regulate blood fat — plus, they’re a great source of energy.

Strawberries are rich in vitamin C and K, too. Some of the best things about eating strawberries are that they help wounds heal faster, encourage iron absorption, and reduce blood fat levels. Strawberries also help prevent high

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blood pressure, allergies, and acne.

In this salad you’ll also find sesame seeds, which are loaded with vitamins E, B1, and B2, as well as containing magnesium, iron, and fiber. These small seeds aid with tissue repair and help the body cope with stress.

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2 tbsp white wine vinegar ¼ cup vegetable oil 2 tbsp sesame seeds 1 tbsp poppy seeds ¼ cup maple syrup 1 tbsp pure sesame oil 2 cups sliced strawberries 4-5 cups spinach

Whisk the white wine vinegar, vegetable oil, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, maple syrup, and sesame oil together until blended. Combine sliced strawberries, spinach, and dressing just before serving.

You want to work out and keep up that beach body, and at the same time, you can’t always indulge in hot dogs and ice cream. thefulcrum.ca

10 takeaways from the pro sports offseason

What 2014–15 will bring for the fans Moussa Sangaré-Ponce Associate Online Editor

LeBron James and the reclamation of his kingdom NBA star says goodbye to the glitz and glam of South Beach Spencer Murdock Staff Reporter

Brad Richards

Photo by Sarah Connors Miami Heat

Photo by Keith Allison.

1. The Chicago Blackhawks may have won the NHL free agency frenzy by signing former New York Ranger Brad Richards.

2. If Trent Richardson can live up to the hype of the third overall prospect in the 2012 NFL draft, the Indianapolis Colts should seriously be considered as contenders in the American Football Conference.

3. The Miami Heat might not be the favourites to win the NBA Eastern Conference, but it’s foolish to write them off considering how weak the East looks to be.

4. Offensive guru Norv Turner being hired by the Minnesota Vikings might add a few years to Adrian Peterson’s football career.

5. Barring dramatic changes or events, the Montreal Canadiens might once again be the only Canadian team to make the playoffs next year.

6. The Raptors' biggest free agent move? Continuity.

7. The NFC North will be the second best division in the NFL. 8. It’s ironic that the Lakers fired Mike D’Antoni, and then traded for Jeremy Lin. Linsanity was a product of Mike D’Antoni’s coaching.

9. One quarter of NFL players that were arrested during the offseason are playing for the Baltimore Ravens. The number is incredibly high for a team coached and managed by the likes of John Harbaugh and Ozzie Newsome.

10. Despite minimal offseason additions, the Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Kings, and San Antonio Spurs should be favoured to win it all next season.

For a full list, check out thefulcrum.ca/sports

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Four years ago, the best basketball player on Earth made a decision.

It was a decision that players across all professional sports often make, but this was different. LeBron James chose to throw away the comfort of his home to compete for championships with the Miami Heat.

James was born, raised, and became a legend in Northeastern Ohio. Akron and Cleveland were in his blood, but he had to move on. Two wins in four consecutive trips to the NBA finals with the Heat was enough; once again, he had a decision to make.

If home is truly where the heart is, then James is following his heart. While he was on top of the world in South Beach, the Cavaliers were in reconstruction.

The NBA draft lottery balls rolled in their favor an astonishing three out of four years, awarding them the number one overall pick in 2011, 2013, and 2014. These picks became all-star point guard Kyrie Irving, work-inprogress Anthony Bennett, and young phenom Andrew Wiggins, who has been put forth as the best young prospect since James himself.

James made the decision that many never saw coming, but made so much sense: he joined a young and highly talented core as a seasoned veteran with a valuable championship pedigree.

James can erase the hatred that bubbled up for him at home and potentially bring the Cavs their first championship in more than 40 years.

Even Gee-Gees basketball players are excited about LeBron’s move. Gees guard and third-year economics student Mehdi Tihani says he loves the fact that LeBron is going back.

“It helps his legacy in the sense that he wants to bring his hometown team a championship,” says Tihani. “It’s a great thing for the NBA — a

“Love and LeBron are the perfect match on paper.”

—Mehdi

Tihani

lot of attention will be on a small market team which is good for the NBA in general.”

In an article for Sports Illustrated, James compared his time in Miami to what it’s like to go to college — something he never experienced. Four years of maturing in a new environment moulded him into the player he is today.

While James is going to start a new chapter in a better situation, Miami is left to pick up the pieces of what used to be the best team in the NBA. Dwyane Wade’s knees are failing him, and with a new contract, Chris Bosh can only do so much when he is arguably alone throughout the regular season. This Heat team is starting to look a little like the mid-2000s Toronto Raptors.

They can still fight in the playoffs in a weak Eastern Conference, but it isn’t likely you’ll see the consecutive streak of finals appearances continue this coming season.

Big moves do not come without a heap of speculation. The hottest topic of conversation has been the Cavs giving away fellow Toronto natives and first overall picks Bennett and Wiggins. The key asset that the Cavs got in return is allstar power forward Kevin Love of the Minnesota Timberwolves, a top-10 player in the league that would all but ensure the championship for the Cavaliers.

“Love and LeBron are the perfect match on paper,” Tihani says. “Love spaces the floor for LeBron and Kyrie.

As for Wiggins, I’m glad he gets to stay away from LeBron for now. It didn’t sound like LeBron was excited to play with him anyway.”

Without a doubt, the fall of 2014 will be one of the most interesting in recent years. A shake up is precisely what the NBA needed, and this move is just about the biggest shake up one could ask for. The end of October can’t come fast enough.

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Why the trip to Gatieau Park is worth it

An Alberta girl experiences the great outdoors in Quebec Sarah Nolette Sports Editor

Already, it’s been four years since I moved to Ottawa from Edmonton. I grew up with mountains and national parks around me, constantly biking and camping in Jasper or Waterton during the summers.

The national parks that Canada has to offer are absolutely breathtaking.

So why did it take me so long to explore Gatineau Park?

With OC Transpo and my bicycle as my only means of transportation, I always thought Gatineau Park was way too far. I was also certain nothing could live up to my expectations of the beautiful mountains of Alberta. But this spring, I decided I had to make the trip out to Gatineau Park and cross it off the bucket list.

Google Maps estimated three and a half hours each way by bike to a good swimming spot.

I didn’t have enough time to go for an overnight stay, so biking wasn’t the best option. Instead, I decided to make a bargain with a friend so she’d let me use her car, so it only took 25 minutes to get there.

Gatineau Park is the little sister of Alberta’s Wateron Lakes National Park, without the mountains. It has similar beautiful views and peaks, clean spring water to swim in, and not an ounce of tourist chaos.

It was the perfect day for outdoor activities. I started off with a 45-minute hike up King Mountain Trail, a good hike for beginners but with all the end benefits of a longer one.

I would suggest this hike to anyone who goes there just for

For anyone who loves a good hike or swim in the great outdoors, don’t wait four years to go out to Gatineau Park. the day, or who’s not the biggest fan of hikes in general. It included a wide-open view of the entire park with a glance at the Ottawa skyline.

Right after, I cooled down with a dip at O’Brien Beach on Meech Lake. I was shocked by how warm it was during the springtime. The beach is small but charming; with its surrounding trees and wildlife, the view reminded me of Maligne Lake in Jasper. I am still taken aback by how close

this tranquil national park is to downtown Ottawa.

For anyone who loves a good hike or swim in the great outdoors, don’t wait four years to go out to Gatineau Park.

Look up a spot to canoe, hike, or swim and enjoy what’s just across the border.

View from the top of King Mountain Trail in Gatineau Park

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Canada and the beautiful game: A love story The relationship between Canada and soccer is long and complicated I arrived in Canada in the middle of the David Agbaire 2010 FIFA World Cup. Contributor For anyone who follows soccer, specifically international soccer, the World Cup hosted

by South Africa in 2010 was a relatively dull event barely covered by broadcasters in North America. In a way, the experience played into the stereotype about North American contempt for the beautiful game. The streets were quiet, there was minimal news coverage, and most people generally seemed indifferent to international soccer’s grandest stage.

Perhaps the only time there was a sense of public soccer appreciation was after Spain had won the final and people flooded the streets with their country’s flag draped on their backs and car hoods.

There was a similar reaction in 2006 in the predominantly Italian-Canadian community of Toronto where I spent my high school years,

when the Italian national team beat France on penalties. But looking around and seeing an utter lack of enthusiasm, I just couldn’t believe this sport had ever really been popular or would ever catch on in Canada.

Fast forward to 2014, and the environment has completely changed. The streets are awash with advertising and genuine fervor for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. In a way, it is a romantic event with the special relationship Brazil has with football, but this alone could not explain the incredible boom in interest for this specific World Cup. Many were intrigued by how South Africa would cope under the global spotlight with all its social issues and lack of infrastructure. Brazil bore a similar tale this year, only one crystallized with dollops of soccer mysticism.

Still, this summer I felt the magic of the World Cup everywhere I went. The same

Hockey passion in this country is simply unrivalled by many other things in life, let alone other sports. But it's refreshing to see Canada join the global community in watching this quadrennial soccer spectacle.

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Brazil fans show their support during the 2014 World Cup.

broadcasters of 2010 were now excited for the game coverage, and viewers could watch more matches and other content than ever before.

This could be explained by the recent NBC purchase of the broadcasting rights for the Barclays Premier League for a reported $250 million for three years. These kinds of figures are not anomalies anymore when it comes to soccer coverage as worldwide appeal for access to viewing content increases. Soccer is rapidly spreading into the North American public sphere. News coverage heralds the growing popularity of the sport in the United States, but the same can be said here in Canada.

Of course, hockey will always be Canada’s number one sport. Hockey passion in this coun-

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try is simply unrivalled by many other things in life, let alone other sports. But it’s refreshing to see Canada join the global community in watching this quadrennial soccer spectacle.

The cultural diversity of Canada’s population only enriches the experience of the tournament as people proudly wear the colours of their countries of origin or chosen teams.

There are many clichés used to describe the World Cup, much like those used at events like the World Series, the Stanley Cup, and the Super Bowl. I like these clichés. The concept of togetherness, friendly national pride, and rivalry is something to strive for, and this year Canada more than lived up to the hype.

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Ottawa frosh isn’t anything new The controversy over Ottawa’s new privately run frosh week is overblown William Hume Contributor

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ttawa’s new privately run frosh week has some people in a tizzy, but critics of this rival operation may not realize that it holds some real benefits for new students.

For the last couple of weeks, the promotional campaign for Aficionado Studios’ new privately run frosh week has pissed off some people, including the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO). They have said that Aficionado’s promotional campaign is needlessly sexualized and seems to glorify binge drinking, drug use, and other “reckless behaviour.”

I’ve seen the trailer for Aficionado Studios’ frosh week, and I think the event it’s promoting is a great idea. Finally, there’s an independent company challenging the SFUO for student dollars they may have otherwise taken for granted.

Consumers now have greater choice for their orientation week

packages: Do they want a student-funded, faculty-separated 101 Week; an underfunded alternative of somewhat lesser quality; or a city-wide, privately owned frosh week that gathers students from every post-secondary school in the city?

Competition increases the quality of the purchases since each organization has something to fight for. The university has a reputation to uphold, while the independent company has something to prove. This isn’t something the U of O asked for at all, but I think it’s exactly what these new students need.

In terms of the controversy surrounding the images used in Aficionado’s promotional campaign, the whole thing is overblown.

As a participant of 101 Week in 2012, I can say that what Aficionado appears to be promising in their “racy” promotional ads isn’t too radically different from what actually occurs during the SFUO events. From what I remember, there were raucous concerts, wild drinking excursions to clubs in Hull, and even more alcohol-fueled parties in the backwoods of Quebec. We were taught

a number of jovial cheers that were mostly sexualized. And, of course, there was that one idiot who got way too high or drunk and ruined the night by throwing up everywhere.

Aficionado is just being more upfront about the activities that usually take place during frosh week, with the intent for students to learn their limits right away rather than when it’s too late. Sure, the original trailer they posted may have been sensational, but that’s the point: to get people excited, talking, and learning from their experiences — even if it’s the hard way. This is a much more honest business policy, especially when parents don’t want to look on TV or online and admit the ugly truth of what can happen at university.

I can’t say that what goes on at the SFUO branded events this year will be the same as what I experienced two years ago, nor can I accurately predict how students will react to these new frosh week offerings from Aficionado. But in the end, it’s the students who will determine what happens at these upcoming events, and that fact will always be the same.

Great art by bad people

Should we endorse art made by morally compromised creators?

Kyle Darbyson Opinions Editor

An uncomfortable moral quandary has reared its ugly head at the tail end of the summer movie season with the release of Sin City: A Dame to Kill For being coupled with the knowledge that its creator Frank Miller is a total jerk bag in real life.

Miller is a highly influential figure in the comic book industry who, besides authoring the original Sin City graphic novels, is credited for bringing superhero fiction into the mainstream through reinventing characters like Batman and Daredevil in the ‘80s.

Unfortunately, over the last couple of years Miller has really started to lose his mind. In 2011, he referred to members of the Occupy Wall Street movement as “thieves and rapists,” and he has had no qualms about publicly voicing his utter disdain for Islamic culture.

Although I find Miller’s views completely deplorable, I’ll more than likely be lining up on Aug. 22 to see the new feature film he wrote and co-directed. You might call me a massive hypocrite because of this, and maybe suggest

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that I should stay at home and make a symbolic stand against Miller’s hate and ignorance.

This might make sense if I lived in a world where every other worthwhile artist and entertainer was a shining beacon of moral integrity. But unfortunately, many of your favourite artists both past and present aren’t exactly who you’d call “good people.”

Some have proven to be self-destructive degenerates who intentionally isolated friends, neglected their children, and shamed their wives, such as the case with Charles Dickens and Ernest Hemingway. Others have harboured hateful and prejudiced belief systems, like the anti-Semitic tendencies of painter Edgar Degas and the fascist leanings of poet Ezra Pound. A few have even been labelled sex offenders, which you’ll deal with if you watch a Woody Allen or Roman Polanski film.

Sometimes talented artists are just unbearably pretentious, egotistical douchebags, such as people like Dan Harmon, creator of the TV show Community, and Kanye West, creator of musician Kanye West.

Yet even though these creators have proven to be morally dubious human beings, they are still subject

to endless praise by fans, critics, and scholars alike in the 21st century. The works of men like Dickens and Hemingway are even regularly taught in schools and there is no call to have their books pulled off the shelves and burned in a big pile. Pound’s poetry and the film negatives for Polanski’s Chinatown have similarly gone untarnished.

Why is this? Because when you indulge in art, it’s often vitally important to regard the creator and his or her creation as separate entities.

While these creative works are an expansion of the artist’s identity, they only represent a fraction of who that person actually is. Regardless of what you might hear, all art is not autobiographical and every hateful negative feeling that an artist internalizes doesn’t get translated into a book or a song or a movie.

That doesn’t mean talented artists should have a free pass to do or say whatever they want, but it does mean we should evaluate the individual and their art on different terms.

So, in this spirit, is Frank Miller a bigoted ignoramus? Absolutely. Is his latest blockbuster movie a giant piece of crap? Well, I’ll judge that for myself.

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English spelling is bologna!

Kyle Darbyson Opinions Editor

Even though it’s my native tongue, I’ll be the first one to admit the English language is full of chaotic spelling choices and nonsensical pronunciations that make you want to pull your hair out. Not only are these words maddening because of their odd construction, they’re also surprisingly common in everyday conversation.

For example, I’ve learned over the years that

I can’t turn on my favourite TV game show without being reminded that the word jeopardy is cursed with what looks like re-arranged letters in the middle of its body. Every time a cashier confirms my latest purchase at the comic book store I cannot escape the fact that receipt is endowed with an obtrusive, silent p. Furthermore, whenever I get one of my much-maligned fried chicken cravings, I am painfully aware that you are not allowed to pronounce nearly half of the letters in colonel.

But by far the most infuriating of these examples is the reality that we are supposed to accept the spelling of bologna even though it’s pronounced baloney, which haunts me every time I scroll down the cheap meat section of my local grocery store.

Where does this disconnect between spelling and pronunciation originate from, and more importantly, why do we put up with it?

The answer to both questions is actually a lot

more sinister than you’d think.

For instance, the spelling and pronunciation of receipt can be chalked up to the Latin revival craze of the 16th and 17th centuries, when the insertion of foreign letters (like a silent p) in English words was used to make documents look more fancy and intelligent. When colonel was brought into the English language in the 1500s, its pronunciation was the subject of much debate between speakers of French and Italian, until they eventually settled on a confusing compromise. As for the etymology of words like jeopardy and bologna, that comes down to the simple case of English translators being lazy and not wanting to convert these words from their original French and Italian respectively.

The common denominator between all these confusingly spelled words is that they are hopelessly stuck in the past, and their continued survival largely depends on the fact that no one has risen to challenge of modernizing these words.

Instead, most people remain apathetic to these

issues and proclaim that, “Well, that’s just the way it is, I guess.” That’s a pretty disheartening sentiment, especially since these kinds of attitudes have held back the non-white, nonstraight, non-male population of this planet for far too long.

Now, I don’t want to suggest that the need to clarify English spelling and pronunciation is as important as women’s liberation or the civil rights movement. Instead, I just want to reiterate the idea that we, as a progressive society, should actively look to eliminate idle traditions that don’t make sense and are no longer relevant in this modern world.

In this light, I think we should start this trend by lobbying to changing the word bologna to baloney and impart this grammatical tweak with the same expediency that inspired people to get rid of barbaric practices like animal sacrifices, witch burnings, and Chinese foot binding.

That’s right — baloney is going to lead us into a brighter, more progressive future.

Philosophical sh*t Can we have happiness without sadness?

Kyle Darbyson Opinions Editor

People often ask themselves what specific elements bring about true, everlasting happiness. Some say this divine state can be attained through family. Others say religion is the key. A reckless few might even settle for a bowl of vanilla ice cream. While none of these people are necessarily wrong, there is one overriding element that is criminally overlooked in these philosophical talks, and that is the powerful influence of sadness.

...the act of coping with and overcoming such adversity is something that defines us as individuals and that leads us on the path toward a greater sense of self-worth.

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That may sound bizarre, but I make no qualms about endorsing the idea that the joy we experience is made possible because of the more despondent qualities of life.

This is mostly because these negative qualities are an unavoidable part of our natural existence. No matter who you are or where you come from, you are most certainly going to encounter adversity in your lifetime that leads to sadness and heartbreak. While no one welcomes these kinds of disparaging encounters, the act of coping with and overcoming such adversity is something that defines us as individuals and that leads us on the path toward a greater sense of selfworth.

The average University of Ottawa student doesn’t have to look very far to recognize the powerful influences of sadness in the pursuit of happiness, since being depressed is what largely motivates us to succeed academically. This usually comes to pass whenever a crucial midterm or final exam is around the corner and we are forced to retreat into a state of being that is defined by nothing but stress, anxiety, and loneliness. While this

period is almost unbearable at times, the pure awfulness of remembering meaningless dates, facts, and names in a dusty library is enough to convince anyone to buckle down and approach the upcoming test seriously, knowing that there is a sunny, library-free world waiting for you on the other side.

If you want further proof, consider the biography of your idols and role models, since many of these people had to deal with years of crippling sadness and uncertainty before they were able to channel these feelings into something positive. For me, comedian Louis C.K. perfectly represents this notion, since he has cultivated an impressive stand-up and television career through publicly exorcising demons from his past and present.

Additionally, you could consider the influence of someone like Malala Yousafzai. Throughout the last couple of years, the 17-year-old from Pakistan has become a beacon of hope for oppressed women worldwide because of her decision to chronicle her personal encoun-

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ters with the oppressive forces of the Taliban.

Unfortunately, it is true that the necessity of sadness in the pursuit of happiness is only made relevant in retrospect, and it represents a

difficult but necessary first step on the road to better times. However, if you are willing to weather this storm you will begin building the foundation for a new and better life.

Or, you could try the vanilla ice cream option. That could work too.

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Cooties outbreak grips Ottawa area Elementary school students at risk of contracting ‘icky’ virus ugh Ryan Mallo

Contributor

Even though class is not currently in session, panic has gripped Ottawa elementary school students this week after third grade class president Kyle Tompkins addressed his peers across the city regarding reports that several students from Elmdale Public School are being treated for a potential case of cooties.

“It’s important that everyone remain calm,” president Tompkins, 8, declared from within a plastic bubble while being flanked by a security team adorned in hazmat suits. He expects to meet with class presidents from other schools in order to work on an outbreak containment plan later in the week.

Health officials say the students in question have all been exhibiting signs of social awkwardness and are believed to have contracted cooties while attending a summer camp in Northern Ontario. The camp has been quarantined as a safety measure.

Official reports vary on the rate of infection. Media speculation indicates the cooties virus has already infected

anywhere between zero and all elementary school students in the immediate Ottawa area.

While no one truly understands how the disease originates, scientists suspect cooties, also known as “boy/girl bacteria,” incubates in younger siblings before it is transmitted via skin contact, awkward social behavior, or verbal transfer. Doctors warn that cooties can result in a loss of Twitter and Instagram followers, Facebook friends, and, if left untreated, the complete and utter destruction of one’s social life.

President Tompkins described cooties as a “significant health concern” bordering on “icky” and warns that even the cool kids can be susceptible to the disease.

In an effort to stop the spread of infection, Tompkins has urged students to see their family doctor about receiving the cooties vaccine.

“I’ve been playing doctor for over three years, and this is one of the worst potential outbreaks of cooties that I have ever seen,” said Elmdale student Alice Bryce, 11.

“Remember, it’s ‘circle-circle,’ followed by ‘dot-dot,’ and that’s how you get your cootie shot,” she urged.

“It’s important that students not forget to lock it, stamp it, and call ‘no erasies’ to ensure the vaccine’s effectiveness,” she added.

Contrary to her steadfast claims, Bryce has not attended a certified medical school and does not hold a medical license.

Despite the warnings from health officials, Tompkins said there has already been pushback to the current vaccination plan.

Starting Tuesday, several different concerned parent groups have even begun to convene at Elmdale to protest the use of cooties vaccines. Some believe the vaccine is an ineffective and non-existent remedy. Others state that use of the vaccine can lead to the development of super-mega-cooties in some children later in life.

“We have parents telling their children that cootie vaccinations are a waste of time and completely made up,” said Tompkins. “I assure you, cooties are out there. Cooties are real.”

If you believe that you have contracted cooties, please consult with a medical professional immediately and tell no one. The more people hear about it, Example of a properly administered cootie shot. the worse it gets.

Youtube commenters recognized as great sources of literature

Barely literate U of O student to receive Governor General’s Award Kyle Darbyson

Tomato Editor

The Canadian Council for the Arts recently made the shocking announcement that they will begin openly endorsing and supporting the written works of YouTube commenters.

In doing so, the council is hereby recognizing these texts as genuine sources of literature and have even expanded the categories of their prestigious Governor General’s Literary Awards to reflect that ideal.

“For years YouTube commenters have garnered a pretty poor reputation amongst most of the civilized world,” said Charles Fontaine, director and CEO of the Canadian Council for the Arts. “On the surface, they’ve presented themselves as racist, homophobic, and sexist troublemakers with a knack for incendiary commentary and a loose understanding of what constitutes a legitimate thought. But, who are we to deny what is clearly raw artistic expression in its truest form.”

Fontaine noted that because so many other

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users continue to engage with these inflammatory comments, it shows that people do care about YouTube as a source of cultural debate and socio-political commentary.

In an exclusive interview with the Tomato,

Fontaine revealed the names of the new extended categories for the Governor General’s Awards, which include the likes of Best Use of Caps Lock, Best Racial Non-Sequitur, and Most Dedicated “First” Commenter.

The Tomato also learned that a U of O student will be receiving one of these new awards in the fall.

Jeffery Dobs is a sociology major who goes by the name dingleberrysalad69 on YouTube. He is also head of the Ottawa chapter of Haters-b-Hate’n, a group of militant trolls whose stated objective is to wage unrelenting flame warfare on everyday Internet users.

Dobs gained serious notoriety in the trolling community for his dedicated work last year, when he tirelessly found every single YouTube video featuring actor Neil Patrick Harris and commented on each of them with an ever-expanding homophobic rant.

However, many are unimpressed with the council’s decision. Professor Aidan Cornish, a longtime member of the U of O’s Faculty of Arts, believes this action will somehow only help breed ignorance and stupidity.

“I mean, you might as well create a new award category for which baboon is best at throwing its own Jeffery Dobs receives the YouTube Trolling Award.

Original photo from .S. rmy RDECOM. feces,” Cornish told his stuEdits by Marta Kierkus dents in a Tuesday night lecture.

For his continuing work, Dobs will be reBut the council is showing no sign of warded in the category of Intolerance Manichanging its mind, as the ceremony for the festo and will receive upwards of $25,000 new awards is set to take place on Nov. 13. in prize money.

“These naysayers will eventually come “It’s a real honour to be a recipient of this around,” said Fontaine, “Truly great art is prestigious award,” Dobs said in a video that never fully appreciated in its time. I’m conwas posted on his personal YouTube page. “I’d fident that in the next couple decades Dobs’ just like to thank every author, translator, work titled ‘maan, synchronized swimming and illustrator who voted for me on the jury. is hella gayyyy!!!’ will prove to be a classic Unless of course you’re gay. Or black. I’m not on the same level of The Life of Pi. ” too fond of the blacks either.”

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Dear Di,

Dear Di,

I finally lost my virginity after my final undergraduate exams in April — talk about going out with a bang — and since then I’ve turned into a summer sex seductress.

I’ve gone from near celibacy to constant copulation, and I feel great. As much as I’d like to blame this one on the summer sun, I can’t help it — the sun is out, guns are out, and I’m loving the lust. Has the heat gotten to my head? Will my summertime sexiness fade?

I’ve always been a one-girl kind of guy. After my girlfriend of a year and a half broke up with me at the end of the school year, I took sex into my own hands (literally, at first).

I’d never experimented outside of one pussy before, until I met a female couple (both are bisexual) at the Escapade festival… and took them home. I’d never even considered a threesome before, but now I can’t get enough lateral loving.

Here I was thinking I was an Average Joe in the sack when it came to girls and sex, but it turns out I have a little more fire in the engine than that. Now that the school year will be starting again, how do I fit into their post-summer plans?

Should I chalk those experiences up to the heat of summer, or keep my sex streak going?

—Sweltering Seduction

Dear Sweltering Seduction, What you’re experiencing is no different than many of us more practised penile professionals. Summer has a way of bringing the heat; we experience more energy, opportunity, and desire with the benefit of less clothing. Our hormones go into overdrive and liberate our libido, making even the most virtuous virgin a feisty fiend. Our confidence gets a boost in the summer, and paired with the indulgence and novelty of having a summer fling (or several), the drive to sate that sexual craving is all the more powerful. There’s no need to worry — enjoy fine-tuning your sex life as you choose.

That being said, make sure you’re respecting yourself. It still hasn’t been long since you lost your virginity, and while it sounds like you’ve developed a great awareness of your own needs and desires, make sure everything fits—literally and figuratively—into safe summer sex.

Love, Di

—Hot and Bothered in Between Dear HBB,

It sounds like you got used to consistent coitus with your previous gal. The summer sun can only amp up your sex drive, but you definitely deserve your share of pleasure. Although you were in a relationship before, it’s important to remember that you’re the odd man out now. Your new lovers were together before you entered the scene, so they get to call the shots on how casual or consistent the threesome is. If they want to continue things into the school year, keep the loving equal between the ladies and go for it! But if not, there’s no reason to tone down your sexual escapades for the school year. Feel free to continue to experiment safely with another girl or several other girls — you’re a single man with a few more notches on his belt in the experience department. You might just find that you’re much more adventurous than your last girlfriend would believe.

Love, Di

Hit your hot spots Passion flares in the summer sun, and minimal clothing means it takes less to undress.

Classes start soon, but there’s still time for an education of the erogenous kind. Stream some porn, self-please, go to a sex shop, experiment with a new toy, or read up on the Kama Sutra. Take advantage of exploring your sexuality, because the dog(gy-style) days of summer are fleeting.

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• Thought that summer sun would keep you sweating long after the sun went down?

Keep it cool while things heat up by having ice cubes on hand. When your body gets hot, it also becomes desensitized. That’s when you place a couple of ice cubes against your partner’s hot skin to send a cold shock of pleasure through their body. Aim for super-sensitive areas like the nipples, inner thighs, and back of the neck, and your partner will be craving more. Try it with popsicles for some sweet flavour while you lick it off.

• Another way to stave off the summer heat and send tingles all the way to your toes is by adding some minty lube to your partner’s privates. The lube comes with a chilling sensation that counters your body heat, making you more aware of those points of pleasure as you overheat in style.

• Rub scented sunscreen, body lotion, or edible body paint on your partner. The scents of coconut, key lime, or mango mixed with your hand action will be sure to please all your senses.

• Finally, a gentle caress of a reminder: you still have a month to try that Brazilian. thefulcrum.ca

Thryllabus Friday Aug. 15

Monday Aug. 18

Wednesday Aug. 27

National Capital Craft Beer Festival – at City Hall ‘til the 17th

Capital Pride Festival – ‘til Aug. 25

Startup Garage rally – 3-5 p.m. in the FSS building

Wednesday Aug. 20

Thursday Aug. 28

Yoga on Parliament Hill – 12-1 p.m.

Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival – at La Baie Park, Gatineau ‘til Sept. 1

Nature Nocturne – 8 p.m. at the Museum of Nature Free concert for Acadian Day – 8-10 p.m. at Café Nostalgica Ottawa Redblacks vs Edmonton Eskimos – 7:30 p.m. at TD Place

Free Store – 10-3 p.m. at 647 King Edward Ave.

Friday Aug. 22 The Case Against 8 – 4:30 p.m. at Bytowne Cinema

Saturday Aug. 16

Saturday Aug. 23

Torchlight Shakespeare: As you Like it – 7 p.m. at New Edinburgh Park

The Case Against 8 – 9:05 p.m. at Bytowne Cinema

Arboretum Arts Festival – at Arts Court, SAW Gallery Courtyard ‘til the 23

Sunday Aug. 24

Horror Picture Show – 11 p.m. at Mayfair Theatre

Sunday Aug. 17

The Room – 11 p.m. at Mayfair Theatre Capital Pride Parade – begins at 1 p.m. at Gladstone and Bank BOA meeting 4 p.m.

Magic in the Moonlight – 4:20 p.m. and 6:35 p.m. at Bytowne Cinema

Ottawa Redblacks vs Calgary Stampeders – 3 p.m. at TD Place

Saturday Aug. 30 Latin Sparks – on Sparks St. ‘til Sept. 21

Sunday Aug. 31 President’s Brunch – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the FSS parking lot

Tuesday Sept. 2 Graduate and post-doctoral barbecue – 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside of Café Nostalgica Fire Show – 8:45-9 p.m. at Morisset Cinema under the stars – 9-11 p.m. at Morisset

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The unappetizing future of native advertising

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s part of promotion for Orange is the New Black, Netflix paid for a story on the New York Times website about women in the prison system. This piece of writing is well researched and interesting. It also says “Paid Post” at the top in tiny writing. The quality of the piece has many people concerned about the path journalism is taking in an effort to sell ad space.

On Aug. 3 on HBO’s Last Week Tonight, host John Oliver took on the increasingly popular practice of native advertising. As media companies have moved their focus online, they have struggled to support themselves financially as banner ads have very poor return on investment for advertisers. Native advertising is meant to make advertising more appealing by camouflaging it as content with barely visible disclaimers, essentially fooling readers into reading something they would normally scroll past.

Traditionally, Oliver said, there was meant to be a separation between the editorial and business sides of news, “I like to think of news and advertising as the separation of guacamole and Twizzlers. Separately they’re good, but if you mix them together somehow you make both of them really gross.”

In the episode, he points out that although the industry has seen major changes in recent years, the practice of selling ads to pay for journalism

isn’t new. For example, in the ‘50s, NBC broadcasters were introduced with ads hawking Camel cigarettes.

Integrating advertising isn’t unheard of in other industries either, with athletes signing deals to endorse products on their sportswear or competing in sponsored events.

And while the practise of integrating ads into sports isn’t without its critics, the discomfort of mixing them into reporting is more serious as it

go to Buzzfeed for that (we hope), because it’s hard to trust the quality of reporting from a company that has a story about James Franco’s hair alongside a serious news piece on Baghdad.

When readers want to know what’s going on in the world, they are more likely to turn to more trusted sources, which makes it troubling that these news organizations are integrating native advertising in with

“I like to think of news and advertising as the separation of guacamole and Twizzlers.

Separately they’re good, but if you mix them together somehow you make both of them really gross.”

—John Oliver, Last Week Tonight calls into question what journalism is supposed to be. How can readers trust reporters to strive to present unbiased news--something that’s already difficult--when a clear conflict of interest is on display at the top of the story?

Some companies have integrated advertising with their content effectively. Buzzfeed is successful because of its lists, often created in conjunction with advertising from big brands. The site also features actual news, but most people don’t

their regular content.

The Globe and Mail now want their journalists to write branded content in addition to regularly reported stories. They claim it isn’t a conflict of interest if the story doesn’t conflict with the reporter’s regular beat, and make a distinction between advertorials, which are pieces approved by and created about the advertiser, and branded content, which is content approved by, but not about the advertiser.

Anyone reading the news should

be aware that every journalist will have a unique perspective, regardless of how hard we strive to eliminate it from our reporting. It’s asking a lot though, to expect readers to sift through content from the same journalists to try and figure out whether the story is reflective of the journalist’s point of view, or the advertiser’s.

The New York Times piece on Orange is the New Black does everything that quality online content is supposed to do: it has a solid story with accompanying video, audio, and infographics. The most successful element of this piece of native advertising is how it got people talking, writing, and most importantly, linking to the story. When people choose to click on ads, they can claim success.

But can this model continue to be successful when it isn’t new and shocking anymore? Will reading sponsored news articles become commonplace, and if so, will the tenuous trust the public has in journalists to at least attempt to present the news in an unbiased manner be completely undone?

As print sales go down and media companies struggle to attract readers, a violation of trust seems like the wrong move. Readers are already suspicious that journalists have ulterior motives in their reporting. Let’s not confirm that by handing our integrity out to the highest bidder.

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