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Janet Barriage Campus Reporter For more information on contributing to Campus Beat, please contact Janet Barriage, campus.beat@themeliorist.ca

What’s happening If you want to see your event posted in the “Beat,” please contact campus.beat@ themeliorist.ca for more information. Events must be submitted by Friday evening to appear in the following issue of the Meliorist.

Karaoke Feb. 28 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. in The Zoo ULSU/EUS Clothing Sale Feb. 28 – 29, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at SU Ballroom B This is the third annual clothing sale which benefits scholarships for education students. This is a great chance to pick up some sweet clothes for a great price while helping out other students!

Student Speaker Challenge Semi Final Session on Wednesday, March 7 from 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Ballroom A Final Session on March 13 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Andy’s Place (AH100) Native Awareness Week 2012 Feb. 27 – March 2 This is a great chance to learn more about the aboriginal communities that surround Lethbridge.

There will be drumming, dancing, traditional food, panel discussions, plays and a guest speaker, architect Douglas Cardinal. Make sure you don’t miss one of the many events; at least you won’t be able to miss the tepee set up in the atrium!

ULSU Elections: Executive Debate March 1 1:40 p.m. in the Atrium The candidates for executive council 2012-2013 will debate and you are welcome to ask your own questions. This is a great time to see what the candidates are all about.

USLU Elections: Voting Opens March 7 8:30 a.m.

ULSU Elections: Voting Closes March 9 3 p.m.

USLU Elections: Results Announced March 9 5 p.m. in The Zoo

Club Hub Delta Eta Iota Sorority Janet Barriage Campus Beat

Think only boys at the U of L get to enjoy the comradely fun brought to people who are part of a fraternity or a sorority? Well think again ‘cause the U of L ladies have a sorority on campus. The Delta Eta Iota sorority was started in 2008 and hosts tons of fun events all year round. They base their club on five pillars including the following: friendship, leadership,

mentorship, academia and charity.

You can learn a lot and make some amazing friends through this club!

In past years they have hosted a few speed dating sessions for all the singles on campus and a popular casino night. Delta Eta Iota also helps out the community with many of their events that go toward local charities. They had a wake-a-thon called Lack of Sleep in Lethbridge to raise money for the local YWCA and every year the ladies host the Trick-or-Eat event,

which is trick-or-treating for nonperishable food items for the local food bank.

This semester they are hosting a fundraiser called Cutting Up Cancer where they are selling shirts with cut designs for the Canadian Cancer Society. They’ll also be having a sleepover themed cabaret on campus at The Zoo, and they are volunteering at Hurricane games selling raffle tickets with the United Way. They hope to have a community BBQ this summer so

look out for that!

There are currently 30 members of the Delta Eta Iota sorority. At the beginning of the semester they have a 60-day pledge period, a test run to see if the sorority is right for you. If you become a pledge there is no obligation for you to become a full member, but if you decide to become a full member at the end of the 60 days you go through initiation. Keep a look out for their booth at Rush Week in September and try it out!

Student Speaker Challenge 2012: now with more apocalyptic fun!

Janet Barriage Campus Beat Op-Ed

Last week saw the end of the first round of the Student Speaker Challenge. This week is the beginning of the semi-finals and the last week of March is the final! You should really plan to attend. Bring a date. You’ll have a great time!

But first the results from last week!

Up first was Martin Heavy Head, a first year with an undecided major. During his talk, I tried to get an idea of what program Martin should go into. And I decided on about 15 different ones. Martin, I’m sorry, you’re on your own on this one!

His talk was the only one I’ve

heard yet that was even close to a “no” to the question “is there a systemic crisis in the world?” and it was fun! He argued that the things that make our lives so easy distract us and because of our current lifestyle we cannot even fathom surviving without grocery stores, malls, and everything else we love so much. This lack of knowledge has made us fearful of the unknown because if this system collapses we don’t think we’ll be able to survive.

The economic, environmental, and political unrest we are currently seeing are simply symptoms of a bigger problem with our society, suggested Martin. He traced our current system’s organization back to the Catholic Church and Rome.

In his opinion all our problems

have stemmed from these institutions. Other cultures that have not been so influenced by them will be fine without Western society, because they still know how to get food without a parking lot involved. Martin’s talk was very interesting if not a bit gloomy, but I am a lot more confident that humanity will survive all this and it has motivated me to learn how to garden.

Next up was Danika JorgensonMcGuire, a second year women’s studies major (spoiler alert: she won). She spoke about violence against women. She listed out stats to start out her talk; a lot of them.

At one point I wasn’t sure they were ever going to end. But they did! After that list, she gave some

solutions to the problem. Early education was high on her list, as well as education for women from other cultural groups. She saw this as helping to stop the problem early on. Violence against women is a large problem domestically and she focused the bulk of her talk on how to fix the problems we have in Canada.

Did your favourite speaker lose? Did one of the talks really stick with you and now you have something to say? If you attended any of the past sessions or if you attend any of the future ones and have something to say, e-mail campus.beat@themeliorist. ca to weigh in on the discussion!

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The U of L budget process review Task force to investigate current spending Kim Brigitzer

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As a student you are probably wondering how the university is spending your tuition.

As outlined in their Strategic Plan, the University of Lethbridge has a commitment to its students. The objective is to give students the best preparation for their future and promote effective teaching and learning. In order to do that, the university needs to sustain a feasible operating budget.

The university is committed to a transparent budget process. Budget decisions are made within the context of the university’s Strategic Plan in consultation with the University Budget Committee (UBC) and with the university’s various budget units. Its goal is to allow for discussion between all units on campus. In January 2012, President Mike Mahon created a task force in an aim to investigate current spending. The task force wanted to consult widely in the budget process review.

The final open forum session took place Feb. 9 where students, faculty, and staff were encouraged to voice their opinions on the operating budget for the school and provide feedback.

This year’s budget was a challenge, as the University of Lethbridge has been facing reductions in the 2011/12 fiscal year. This trend is expected to continue over the next three years due to the Alberta Government holding the operating grant constant and anticipating stable student enrolment over this period.

The total amount of reductions over the next three years that will be required to balance the budget is approximately $6.82 million.

The university is keen in directing as many of its scarce resources towards their strategic priorities outlined in the Strategic Plan 200913 in an effort to enhance their position as a comprehensive teaching and research university. Current fluctuations in student enrolment can have a major impact on the tuition revenue that the institution receives. The UBC is trying to maintain the quality of academic programs offered and service provided

to students.

Due to an increase in government grants, the university’s overall general fund revenue budget was to increase by approximately $850,000 in 2011/12. In 2010/11, Advanced Education combined the existing operating grant and Enrolment Planning Envelope (EPE) funding into one grant. For this new “Campus Alberta grant,” the total funding was 2.6% lower than previously provided by the two separate grants.

Due to fewer funds being provided through the government and smaller increases in instructional and other fees, the university’s expenditures have surpassed the growth in

Hot on the hill Harper’s Conservatives countdown to gun-registry abolishment Kelti Boissonneault Editor-in-Chief

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his Conservatives applauded the beginning-ofthe-end of the long-gun registry on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012. The House of Commons approved Bill C-19 in a 159-130 vote in favour of scrapping the long-gun registry. The Senate still has to pass C-19, but with a Tory majority there as well, acceptance of the bill is almost certain. The registry has long since been a bone of contention in Canadian politics for its cost, but critics of C-19 argue that the bill does not have Canadian interests at heart.

Under particular scrutiny is the clause within the bill that allows the government to destroy all related documents and records pertaining to the registry. Nycole Turmel, the interim NDP leader, criticized the Harper government for being out of touch with Canadians on this issue. While many urbanite Canadians see the benefit to a gun registry, farmers and hunting enthusiasts tend to side with Harper when it comes to the registration

of their firearms. According to police information, the majority of gun crimes occur within urban settings and involve non-registered restricted weapons such as handguns. While proponents of the registry will argue that scrapping the registry will make guns harder to trace in crimes, Public Safety Minister Vic Toews says the registry “does nothing to help put an end to gun crimes, nor has it saved one Canadian life.”

The registry was first introduced in Canada in 1993 and has remained a contentious issue since its inception in 1995. In 2001, over 5.8 million guns were registered, but the cost to the taxpayer exceeded what was originally estimated, an excess of over $90 million by 2006.

Despite the long-gun registry being on its way out in Canadian politics, gun owners and enthusiasts will still be required to have a PAL (Possession and Acquisition License) in order to purchase and sell guns. Training will be needed to acquire a PAL, and restricted weapons will still be required to be registered under the new legislation.

revenues. Contractual or statutory increases such as salaries and benefits, utilities, insurance, and software contracts/maintenance costs are not optional, and are therefore fully funded. These costs are automatically adjusted in the budget process. Attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff remains a priority; therefore, salaries and benefits comprise approximately 77 per cent of the total

budget (cash basis – excluding amortization).

Reductions have been asked of each unit based on approximately 1.4 per cent of their original 2010/11 operating budget for the 2011/12 year. This can either be done through reductions to expenditures or increases to revenue. In an order to cut back on costs, the university has an agreement with the University of Lethbridge Faculty Association (ULFA). The Senior Administration group, comprised of the president, vice presidents, associate vice presidents, executive directors, librarian and associate librarians, deans and associate deans did not take merit or cost of living increases for the 2010/11 year which resulted in savings of $315,000 annually. A voluntary early retirement program has been offered to faculty and support staff, and two major budget unit reviews are being planned in the next year, which include the School of Graduate Studies and the Registrar’s Office and Student Services units.

In 2007/08 a total of $600,000 was allocated to the Student Quality Initiatives Program (QIP) on a continuing basis. QIP allocates the tuition increase to student initiative projects identified by U of L students, in consultation with university administration. However, in 2010/11 these funds were reduced by $130,000 to $470,000.

The Alberta Government forecast for the 2012/13 budget is promising. As per the budget speech by Finance Minister Ron Liepert on Feb. 9, 2012, post-secondary education can expect 2 per cent operating grant increases for the next three years. The Alberta Government also stated that $274 million will be available this year in student loans for more than 53,000 students and $71 million in scholarships for 37,500 students, more than all other provinces combined.

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Candidates 2012/2013 President: Armin Escher VP Academic: Julia Adolf VP Internal: Shuna Talbot, Erin Luchia, Emma Ladouceur VP Operations: Brady Schnell Arts and Science Rep: Maxine Saretsky, Chris Hollingsworth, James Forbes, Sean Glydon, Katie Kalmar, Victoria Wells FN, Inuit, Metis Rep: Abby Morningbull International Student Rep: Felipe Ferreira

Students’ Union

Calgary Campus Rep: Danielle Bernier, Allan Tam

The race is on at the ULSU

Board of Gov Rep: Zack Moline Management Rep: Michael Kawchuk

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Residence Rep: Jesse Mullett

Nominations were accepted before reading week for any undergraduate students interested in running for election for the 2012/2013 Students’ Union Executive Council, as well as the General Assembly.

The return from the week-long reading break found many posters already distributed around campus with names and photos of candi-

ORS – VP Apeture: Leanne McCuaig, Kendra Wilson ORS – VP Uhall: Jesse Baker

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dates seeking support for the upcoming election.

Some positions have only one candidate running, which means not much competition for top roles like president, VP Academic, and VP Operations. General Assembly spots are also shy of the docket this year with fewer people running than in past elections.

Campaigning opened Saturday, Feb. 25 while many students were still away from campus for reading

week, and will continue until 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 6. Campaigning may not take place during the voting period from March 6 to 9. A Town Hall was held yesterday, Wednesday, Feb 29, in the Atrium at 1:40 p.m., during which speeches were made by candidates for all positions on the Executive Council and in the General Assembly.

Executive council debates will be held Thursday, March 1, at 1:40 p.m. in the Atrium which will allow Executive candidates to debate issues in front of students, and students will be able to ask questions.

Online voting will begin March 7 at 8:30 a.m. and continue until March 9 at 3:00 a.m. Election winners will be announced Friday, March 9 at 5 p.m. in The Zoo. Council Structure The Students’ Union is made up of two governing bodies and a support staff. The Executive Council is made up of the president and three vice presidents (Academic, Internal Affairs, and Operations/ Finance). This council is responsible for observing and upholding the objectives of the ULSU, as well as to implement all General Assembly policies and adhere to decisions made by the General Assembly. The EC must also oversee the ULSU office and employees of that office, as well as administer the regular operations of the ULSU. The General Assembly (GA) consists of all members of the Executive

Council, four commissioners that are elected internally in September from GA representatives, 10 faculty representatives, one residence rep, First Nations/Métis/Inuit rep, international students rep, two satellite campus reps (one Calgary, one Edmonton), one undergraduate Board of Governors rep, and the Chair of the GA who is appointed externally by the President.

It is the task of the GA to observe and uphold the objectives of the ULSU, authorize new employee positions, budget changes, expenditures, and serve as a check and balance to the Executive Council.

All of this information can be found online at ULSU.ca, which is conveniently also the place students must go to vote between March 7 and 9.

In addition to voting for ULSU representatives, LPIRG will be hosting their elections at the same time. Information on their board candidates can be found in Galileo’s Lounge on the door to the LPIRG office, as well as on their website. The Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group is run by an elected Board of Directors to serve the public interest of Lethbridge students, and is funded by an account levy through tuition at the University of Lethbridge. Though elections are held only once a year, students interested in LPIRG are always welcome to volunteer for their many events.

You can contact LPIRG at pirg@ uleth.ca for more information.

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Crafting Cocktails Greg Patenaude Features Contributor

If you’ve ever made an Old Fashioned (see the first Crafting Cocktails column) you probably noticed that when you muddled the bitters-soaked sugar cube, not all of it dissolved. Even after finishing the drink there was most likely some granules of sugar left over.

Personally, I don’t mind this and I think it works in an Old Fashioned.

However, there are many drinks where you wouldn’t want undissolved sugar settled at the bottom of your drink. Fortunately, bartenders worked out a solution long ago. It’s called simple syrup. Bartenders knew that granular sugar wasn’t very soluble in 80 proof spirits so they dissolved the sugar first in water to make a syrup. Since it is already dissolved, the sugar gets completely incorporated into the cocktail. As its name implies, simple syrup is simple to make; it is nothing more than a 1:1 mixture of sugar and water (e.g. 1 cup of sugar in 1 cup of water). Alternatively, some bartenders use what’s called rich simple syrup. This is a 2:1 mixture of sugar and water. Rich simple syrup is often used not because it’s sweeter (which it is) but because of the richer texture and greater depth it can add to a cocktail. Sugar has two primary roles in a cocktail: to help take the edge off the alcohol and to add sweetness to the cocktail.

And by sweetness I don’t mean that it’s used to make the cocktail sugary.

What I mean is that simple syrup is used to add balance to the cocktail.

Consider a family of cocktails known as the “sours.” Sours can be broken down into a simple formula: spirit, sweetener, sour agent.

The classic daiquiri (and I’m talking about a real daiquiri here, not those frozen slushies that most bars offer) is a great example of a typical sour. It contains rum (spirit), lime juice (sour), and simple syrup (sweet). The simple syrup is needed to balance the lime juice. Too much simple syrup and the drink is too sweet. Not enough and the cocktail is too tart. The beauty is that you can adjust the amount of simple syrup to accommodate your taste. Unfortunately, many bars use a pre-packaged sour mix in their cocktails. There are a few problems with this. First, nothing is fresh.

It’s just citric acid, fructose, water, and preservatives. Yech! Second and more importantly, the ratio of sweet to sour is fixed and therefore there is no way to adjust the sweetness or tartness of the cocktail. We, however, do not use commercial sour mix! We pay attention to the details. Besides, using fresh juices and homemade syrups makes a far better cocktail. And better cocktails are, after all, the ultimate goal. The drink I’m featuring in this article is called the Pisco Sour.

The Pisco Sour (obviously from the sour family) uses Pisco as the base spirit. What’s Pisco? I’m so glad you asked. Pisco is a distillate made from grapes that hails from Peru or Chile. In other words, it’s a South American brandy. Both Peru and Chile claim to have originated Pisco

and this is a hotly disputed topic between those nations. One thing both Peru and Chile can agree on, however, is that Pisco is a fantastic spirit and that Pisco Sours are fantastic cocktails.

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2 oz Pisco 1 oz lime juice 1 oz simple syrup (less if using rich simple syrup) ½ egg white (or 1 small egg white) Angostura bitters for garnish

Place all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker, fill with large pieces of ice, and shake really hard. Really,

really hard. How hard? Shake until your arms are numb, and then shake for another minute. You want to shake harder and longer than usual so that the egg will emulsify and form a nice foam on top of your drink. Strain into a chilled rocks glass. Garnish with several drops of Angostura bitters on top of the foam.

A note on the ingredients: Although a little obscure, Pisco can be found if you look hard enough.

Unfortunately, we are very limited in variety. Buy what you can find.

I would recommend making simple syrup (or rich simply syrup) with raw cane sugar rather than with refined white sugar. It should be refrigerated and will keep for ~ 1 month.

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The Mural Matt Baird

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It haunts me.

Make no mistake; this is no regular bad painting. Like something channelling the tattoo on the small of a biker’s back, this is an achievement in tastelessness. There are van artists across the country that, when placed before the Zoo Mural, fall to their knees in awe; inspiration flows from their broken spirits like so many Viking queens riding leopards. The combination of colours meld and mesh like so much broken glass and garbage, blended together by an artist of maddening skill.

I’m not sure what the exact problem is. Is it the colour pallet? The fact that it seems... dated? It went up not two years ago and yet it seems like a remnant of the ‘90s. It’s a

modern marvel of bad art; every square foot of the painting seems to be hand tailored to have not a single modicum of taste. Perhaps that’s the point: a piece wherein not a single thing can be linked together in a meaningful manner, unless you were taking more acid than Ken Kesey. An attempt to take elements of Lethbridge, the university, and the bar itself, and them combine them with no sense of colour, scale, context, or talent.

It haunts me.

The price was somewhere in the ballpark of $5,000. The concrete pillar was money better spent. At least the white monolith can be repainted. There are no ejaculating bondage pronghorns. No autobot trains. Yes, the SU building looks sort of like a UFO; thank god the mural included floating SU spaceships. Now we can point to the top

right corner and observe what every single student has independently concluded. Bobble-headed faces that no one recognizes; that no one could recognize. Like in-jokes between the artist and staffers, they smile and jeer from the layered ink; a punch line that no one could understand. Drunken students find themselves caught up in the myriad of clashing ideas, swept away like the duo in the middle of the river; a focal point.

That’s the artist, you know. Included himself and his partner, distorted faces looming just above the back booth.

At least the concrete pillar can be painted over.

There is no relating to it. It fills the back wall of the communal bar, unifying each patron in confusion.

The communal spirit can be seen as people shoot it looks – the uncom-

fortable elephant in the room. A wry smirk, a nod of agreement between frosted glasses. They understand.

They know the repulsion that only alcohol can dull.

If that’s the case, I admire the money well spent. An investment in requiring a two drink minimum to even wrap your mind around the painting; each patron slamming back whatever mind altering substances they can so it seems a little less awful. A little more worth the cost.

It haunts me.

It can be admired for the very strangeness of the whole. An entire wall dedicated to oddities united by the theme of Zoo. No one knows what any individual element has to do with The Zoo. There are pronghorns and bridges and Canadiana – identifiable scraps of the surrounding area. It’s a snapshot of southern

Alberta in the middle of an MDMA trip.

The flaming calligraphic letters of yesteryear were deemed worse.

It read “The Zoo,” the way that a slurring drunk describes his drink order, trying to seem cool. You can conclude the intention behind the design; a statement that reflects the result. There are no cracking signs torn from Las Vegas. No haphazard snowbirds flailing in the wind.

My suggestion? Blackboard paint.

Ask art students to draw with chalk.

Update it with current Zoo events, things going on around campus. Invite bar patrons to leave messages and doodle. A giant canvas that will change throughout the year, reflecting new students, new employees, new elections and clubs. Chalk is cheap.

The Mural was not.

Bibliophile: Read what you want, not what you have to!

Rebecca Colbeck Features Contributor

I’m sure that everyone spent their reading week furiously studying and I thought you could use a break.

Here are a few funny books to reward you for all your hard work!

Life as I Blow It: Tales of Love, Life and Sex… Not Necessarily In That Order by Sarah Colonna “I’m sitting alone in my apartment with a big glass of vodka next to me. I’ve filled it three times so far, and it’s only 4 p.m. Whatever, it’s Sunday.” Ya gotta love a book that starts this way. Sarah Colonna, for those of you who don’t know, is a stand-up comedian and writer on the truly hilarious Chelsea Lately.

In this book, she tells the story of her life so far, pursuing her dreams, and of screwing it all up. She regales us with tales of her haphazard love life, her many low-rent jobs and the mistakes she has made along the way.

She writes about trying to reconcile the need to be a responsible grownup with her irrepressible desire to have fun. I can relate.

When Parents Text: So Much Said So Little Understood by Lauren Kaelin and Sophia Fraioli It’s a pretty straight-forward book of collected text messages sent by parents. There are just some things parents shouldn’t do!

Mom: dig up some tadpoles on ur way homo. Me: ummm, what?

Mom: It autocorrected me. I mean to say dig up some tadpoles on ur

way homo. (4 minutes later) Mom: PICK UP SOME TAMPONS ON YOUR WAY HOME. It’s a hysterical little book. ‘Nuff said.

Dawn of the Bunny Suicides by Andy Riley “It shouldn’t be funny. It just shouldn’t. But it really is.”

Dawn of the Bunny Suicides is the third book in the bunny suicide series by Andy Riley. It’s basically a book full of cartoon bunnies plotting their own demise. For example: a bunny hides under a large steak on a cutting board waiting for the butcher’s knife to fall, or perhaps a bunny hiding in a bass drum with a knife attached to the foot pedal, drummer approaching. There is something about fluffy bunnies trying to off themselves that makes me laugh out loud. It is definitely one of those books you will love or hate: no middle ground on this one. I loved it. Andy Riley just gets me.

I Found This Funny: My Favorite Pieces of Humor and Some That May Not Be Funny At All edited by Judd Apatow As I am sure the entire universe knows, Judd Apatow is the mastermind behind some very funny stuff: Freaks and Geeks, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Bridesmaids, Walk Hard, and my personal favourite Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

If you laughed sometime in the past decade, Apatow probably had something to do with it. This massive book contains some

writing that he himself found funny.

Some of it is lowbrow, some highbrow; some fiction and non-fiction funny stuff, and some stuff that’s not so much funny as it is amusing. It’s basically an anthology of entertaining prose. There are short stories, essays and poems written by what seems like just about every-

one. From Robert Smigel, Adam Sandler and Jon Stewart to F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway, it’s all funny stuff.

As always, these titles are available at all fine bookstores including your U of L Bookstore. This week all humour titles are 20% off.

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Non-sequitur Here’s to the Zoophiliacs!

Olivier O’Brien

Features Contributor

My editor informs me that this week is Zoo week, but no matter how overpriced the beer, nor how surly, slow, inept and grudging the service, I will never be more than passive aggressive towards the kindly saints who dote on me with liquor. And until such time as I am no longer shamed when I fill up my coffee mug with whisky in the men’s bathroom, The Zoo will always have a place in my heart.

But I have always wondered about the Zoo’s place in the SU. Every other student job has a purpose: meaningless paper pushing jobs in the administration for the bureaucratically inclined, Meliorist contribution for bitter alcoholics, and then remedial table waiting at The Zoo. The three years of sociology they took before dropping out has come to some meaningful end. But I am actually pleased with this week’s paper theme. Not simply because dumping on SU institutions is really funny (or anyone who can’t fight back really), but because the Meliorist is in its element when it does.

What I mean by the Meliorist’s element is that if I really wanted to read a poorly written opinion piece I would read the Sun, if I really wanted a book review I would Google it, and if I really wanted to hear a ragtime college liberal crying about war and tuition I would watch Lions for Lambs (by the way it’s not “oppression,” it’s “victory against overwhelming numbers in hostile territory”). The point is the Meliorist doesn’t have the staff, time or cash to compete with major corporate media. Like a recent migrant, the Meliorist is best doing the jobs nobody else wants to do – namely airing petty complaints, vague personal ads and precise attack ads – think public talk radio.

And to that end I think university institutions and politics make fine topics for the university paper. And in the vein of ULSU institutions being at their best when they offer services to students which nobody else will, let’s talk about The Zoo. What service does The Zoo offer to students that they can’t get anywhere else?

Well nothing really; there’s always another pub. But their really stunning service is that from any part of the campus it is the fastest and easiest access to liquor, which alone should offer it the sort of immunity to spurious vulgar speculation and accusation that the sacred normally enjoys. What easier way to nab a pint between morning classes? What greater glory is there than in free flowing spirits before dry lectures? To this end, so long as they continue to keep me intoxicated at a seemingly reasonable rate (not really) they will forever be free of any criticism of mine. I have heard the complaint that there are never any truly debauched ragers at The Zoo, but that’s hardly a legitimate complaint. Without the extra cash flow of cocaine, The Zoo hardly has the resources to cope with all the fallout from our friends down in risk management, so why blame them for your unfulfilled chair throwing and public urination fantasies? And for that matter why is it that people are only capable of public urination and chair throwing when intoxicated? Think about the kind of distance you could get in both cases when sober; with a good wind you could hit the $5,000 concrete block from the SU roof.

The real strength of the campus pub concept is that it offers a healthy alternative to stress which is easily available and provides near instant gratification – a handy sort of crutch for the weary masses who simply need some form of validation that is quickly and easily acquired with cash. In other words, it provides something that you can’t get anywhere else on campus. All in all, a well thought out and valuable part of the student services that the SU maintains. Like most other SU services, it provides a valuable benefit to students on both sides of the service, neatly erasing the shame of failure for some while simultaneously providing valuable work experience for the rest: namely, humanities students.

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The role of university now and forever more Kelti Boissonneault Editor-in-Chief

Driving back down from Calgary after reading week concluded I switched my radio station from repetitive Nashville hits to CBC Radio 1 and listened to Cross Country Checkup with Rex Murphy. Rex was out, and the topic for the Sunday show was how university education benefits society and if university education should be tailored to fit the job market needs. After attempting to call in several times, obviously I couldn’t wait to weigh in on this topic (and yes, I was using my hands-free device!), since it is so near and dear to my current life path.

Interestingly, most of the callers were graduated individuals already in the job market and many of them shared some very points of view that I, as a university student, hadn’t thought about.

The opinions were broad, but a few points resonate with me still.

The fact that many university students graduating these days feel entitled to the higher standard of employment and are disappointed with few employment opportunities open in their fields is somewhat disillusioning for some new grads.

I myself am busy spreading my resumes around in the hope of snagging that better-paying job promised to me by my parents, my high school councillors, and everyone else who has ever said you can’t get a great career without a degree.

Employers today seek welltrained, highly-motivated individuals with what are termed “soft skills” including analysis, critical thinking, project management, team work, organizational skills, multi-project management, and a high degree of written and oral communication. All of these skills are gained through a university education, but career-focused training is not.

So what are employers looking for in their new recruits? More and more employers are looking for specifically trained employees that have “hard skills” like computer programming and technical trades.

Normally, you won’t acquire these skills at university; that’s what technical schools and colleges are for.

Does this mean university is quickly becoming a superfluous endeavour for a career-minded individual?

One of the callers to the show was adamant that schools including universities should focus on training individuals required by the job market, instead of wasting time on things like English, History, and other such topics. I could not disagree more. Allowing the market to dictate the direction of education for individuals dramatically limits the critical thinking of the population.

Learning the arts, learning English and history and taking political science classes as part of your degree empowers you to think critically of society. Removing or dramatically limiting a student’s exposure to diverse subject matter doesn’t create

individuals who question society and voice concerns. Without such individuals, governments would become too powerful over their populations of “sheeple.” Unfortunately, despite this, fewer young adults are attending university and benefiting from the expansion of world view that often takes place during their degrees. Others who are attending these institutions are so focussed on their career paths that many of the experiences of university pass them by – in short they are apathetic. The focus of society on “going to school to get that better job” neglects the second premise of university: to create a higher-educated population with a desire to continue learning even after their degrees are earned and their careers are achieved.

With graduation only weeks away and my resume reaching employers, I look forward to the possibility of earning a wage higher than the average high school drop-out. I have worked for five years to perfect my soft-skills, and keeping that sense of entitlement down to a dull roar means that there’s more work ahead of me. To those voices on the radio who expressed across the nation that university is still valid to open the eyes of the students and expose them to a world of knowledge and culture they may otherwise miss: thank you. May university continue as a great tradition of challenging modern perception, and may we always hunger for knowledge and thirst for culture.

an informed member of society; it creates a societal drone population of yes-men who have no thoughts for bettering the world, and care only about making more money to buy more crap.

Thankfully the University of Lethbridge and many other likeminded institutions focus on liberal education policies that expose the students to as many different world views as possible and create critical

raise younger siblings, have fended for themselves since their teens, and suck up massive debt loads. They give up their tv time, their dinner time and their sleep because they understand that this world needs every extra hand it can get, and they just want to do their part to make someone else’s life easier.

I’m someone who has volunteered for most of my life and someone who has coordinated and organized volunteers, even the kind that don’t necessarily want to be there. In my experience, yes of course you want volunteers who genuinely want to be there but isn’t having an hourcounting volunteer better than having no one to walk the dogs, sell the

tickets, set the tables or put up the posters? And in a shameless plug for Rotaract, even people who sign up for hours, end up realizing how awesome an experience it is to be part of something bigger and better than yourself. And in case people are worried about the kids, folks in nursing homes, and rescued animals at the hands of these reluctant volunteers – don’t worry, people need a vulnerable sector police check and to pass probationary time with non-profits before they get to have that kind of incredible experience.

I’m glad our anti-volunteerism volunteer has a supportive family and does have the time to write articles for the student newspaper

and volunteer occasionally. But I really hope that she realizes that if we left the volunteerism to the Carnegies and Bill Gates of the world, there would be seniors without visitors, there would be schools without readers, there would be dogs who never got walked, there would be homeless people unfed and unrecognized. Most of all, communities would be impoverished by the absence of the incredible, resilient volunteers I know who eat KD to feed their bodies and volunteer to feed their souls.

style, hair, brand of cereal, writing and nervous mannerisms) but that doesn’t mean that my identity is better than yours for either of us.

Furthermore, how can I be so arrogant as to assume I know every factor in your life that influences your choices? Maybe you ask uncountable questions in class because you’re hearing impaired, and can’t always catch what the professor says. Maybe you do it because you’re raising three kids and working full time, plus school, so you don’t have much time to

clarify when you study. Maybe you’re still drunk from the luau the night before. I can judge your value as a person on these things because I’ve never had to deal with (all of) them myself, and I clearly know better than you at handling your life.

Maybe you’re just having an off day.

I had one of those recently and I was lucky to make it out of the recycling facility before the cops showed up.

Either way, you’re probably not doing whatever it is you do just to piss me off. So yeah, there will always be people there to make mockery of

you for being (large boned, socially unsure, shy, naturally slender, a nerd, a jock, a furry, blonde, brunette, red-headed, comfortable with your own sexuality) yourself – the people who really care about these things just need to learn to value that difference (or stop taking it so personally) until, like me, they just can’t help but appreciate (you crazy diamond you).

Why I love volunteering Okay, maybe love is too weak a word, but apparently it’s a strong enough feeling to bother writing about it, so here we go. Full disclosure, I was the president of the Rotaract Club last year, and I’m not at your throat but I am at the defence of volunteers and volunteerism.

Our volunteer-skeptic had good points and points that represent misguided resentment. Yes, scholarships and graduate programs do need to consider work experience, financial situations and other extenuating circumstances more often (though that is why they also have financial need scholarships). But here’s the kicker – they’re not just looking for people who help others,

this is often a way of making sure the applicants have received some of the benefits of volunteerism and community involvement. Namely, experience with new perspectives and communities, a feel for the bigger picture, and an understanding that progress in any field requires a group effort that no, there isn’t always money to pay for.

And I’m not sure if anyone has ever talked to volunteers in Rotaract or any of the other incredible clubs, volunteer organizations and non-profits around Lethbridge, but they do not represent this exclusively financially flush, elite group described. They are people who go to school full time, work full time jobs,

Kristina Larkin

To: You From: Me (I, Whomever) Hello, person of varied ethnicity, gender, body size, hair colour, particular accent or sunglasses-fetish.

I am a person who differs from you in some particular. I noticed you at (Tim’s, the Gym, the Atrium, the large, unshaded window of your house) and thought that you were doing something (ordering your food slowly, sweating, studying quietly, and walking around) that I simply must opine upon. You see, while we are fellow members of Homo Sapiens, I do not do the thing that I observed you doing, because

(I am terrified of looking silly) you looked silly while doing it. I knew you’d greatly appreciate my well thought out three lines of emotional ejaculation, because you obviously don’t know how silly (uncouth, icky, thoughtless) you look.

Unfortunately, I failed to take into account my non-social self, a source of vocal interruption that no medication can silence. “Why?” it exclaimed. “What right do I have to judge this person?” Yes, I work hard to identify myself through my choices (of

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Top 10 reasons to hate The Zoo 1. The mural sucks and it was way too expensive, considering we all paid for it 2. There is not a lot of choice for beer on tap 3. There aren’t very many good events 4. When there is a good event the line is ridiculous 5. The food sucks 6. They close way too early during events and then you have to plan a ride to hit another bar in the city 7. The weekly nights suck when no one goes (karaoke, open mic night) 8. You can’t smoke on the patio anymore 9. Pub, night club, or restaurant… they should really decide.

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Lord of the Dance

A modern and traditional Celtic dance piece Entertainment Editor

Micheal Flatley’s Lord of the Dance crashed into Lethbridge to stun a captivated audience with lights, a classic story, and, of course, dance. Troupe 2 of the world renowned Celtic dance production was in town on Feb. 23 in front of a packed Enmax Centre.

The show picked up fast with some declarative tap dancers who could keep all eyes in their direction for their entire time on stage. The antagonist was later introduced in

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another tap number, in a Mad Max looking costume, with his troop of warriors. The tap dance scenes were consistently the most stunning. And, while they were the main feature of the show, any scene that didn’t contain any tapping (besides the scene where the dancers ripped off their clothing, of course) had the viewers wishing for more.

However, besides the tap numbers, there were scenes with singers and some softer and loftier dance arrangements. Singing was MaryAnn Roddy, and in addition to her were two violinists, Anne Hatfield and Carolyn Bartley. The two musicians were a show in themselves and continued to amaze when they accompanied dancers. The scenes of this nature created some radical shifts of energy in comparison to the kinetic struggles between the protagonist and antagonist. Dance director Marie Duffy Pask said, “I feel the show has such energy that it projects it to the audience,” which was evident as the audience cheered in the middle of scenes when an especially impressive dance move was performed or the protagonist triumphed.

The sometimes subtle difference between the tap and softer dancing was always expertly timed and very intentional: “The soft shoe for the girls may be considered slightly balletic, but the techniques are different. In the heavy shoe which is performed by both males and females, it sounds like tap, but it’s more powerful and strenuous. Similarly with flamenco, it’s far more intricate in its footwork,” said Pask.

While the music-accompanied dancing was nothing short of spectacular, it was the a cappella tapping that truly impressed.

The characters, as well as the story, were quite classic to the good versus evil plot. The Lord of the Dance, who was originally played

by Micheal Flatley, now by Bobby Hodges and Matthew Smith, was a strong hero who comes to the aid of The Little Spirit, played by Christina Dolzall, and falls in love with Saoirse, played by Louise Hayden and Aisling Nally, and is tempted

by Morrighan, played by Maeve Donaghy and Katie Kerrigan. And of course the almost equally-asstrong villain who challenges and is challenged by the Lord of the Dance throughout the production, the Dark Lord, played by Zoltan Papp and Ciaran Plummer.

The Dark Lord and his cronies first try to capture the Little Spirit, but The Lord of the Dance shows up in the nick of time to face off against the evil doers. The protagonist’s group eventually shows up too and a group dance-off ensues, which ends the first act in a victory for team good guys. The Lord of the Dance then repairs the Little Spirit’s flute, which she plays throughout the production, and she expresses her gratitude.

The Little Spirit is an interesting character who seems to be a midpoint or a transcendence between the good and evil; that is, until the Dark Lord tries to capture her and she begins to favour her saviour, the protagonist. In the final duel between the two oppositions when the Lord of the Dance seems to have been beaten by the Dark Lord, the Little Spirit comes to his aid and helps him effectively defeat the antagonist. The epic story has been touring since 1996, created

by Micheal Flatley who wrote, devised, produced, choreographed, and, for a time, starred in the show.

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The show opened at The Point Theatre in Dublin and has been at the point end of positive reviews and international success ever since. On their website the show is bragged to be “the most critically acclaimed tour of all time… and is the biggest grossing tour in the history of entertainment,” having been seen by millions of people in 60 different countries on every continent.

Micheal Flatley’s Lord of the Dance has had such success for a very good reason. The show manages a classic and contemporary setting and atmosphere, which can connect with any audience – any size, colour, language, age, religion, or education – it is a universal story presented at a high level. As the production continues to soar, I believe it will only encounter more of its very positive results since its great reception on opening night to its current status.

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Mark Lanegan Band Blues Funeral (4AD)

Mark Lanegan, founding member of Screaming Trees, mixes his grunge, alternative rock, and blues influences to give Blues Funeral a unique and deep sombre feeling.

Lanegan said that because he uses more of his personal influences in this album than in his others, he is more likely to listen to this album personally. The album opens with its first single “The Gravedigger’s Song” that sets the mood at gracefully miserable and the bar high. The album continues in this fashion and interestingly uses electronic percussion. This album would be great to supplement a night of heavy drinking and reviewing your life-changing depressing mistakes (you should call up an ex while you’re at it too).

Die Antwoord Ten$ion (Zef Recordz)

Primal Fear Unbreakable (Frontiers)

Okay, let’s get this out of the way first: they are kind of weird – well, really weird. The South African group embraces their origins by singing in not only English, but also Afrikaans and Xhosa. They consider themselves to be entrenched in “Zef,” which is a South African counter-culture. In Ten$ion the group can’t seem to hold it together for more than a song or two at a time. They are hopelessly conceited, spending half the time expressing how awesome they think they are and constantly referencing the “Zefside.” However, the album does shine sporadically in tracks like “I Fink U Freaky,” which has an excellent music video that has accumulated more than 3 million views on YouTube.

An odd album title considering the cover features nothing but things being broken. The German band stretches their metal wings to their full length in Unbreakable.

The first piece, “Unbreakable (Part 1),” is an orchestral arrangement that is nothing short of epic, fully utilizing various strings and a choir. The album immediately shifts to heavy guitars, bass, drums, and unfaltering vocals. The vocals are noteworthy on the majority of the tracks and rock a hair-flying chorus in “Bad Guys Wear Black.” Fascinating guitar work is also anything but sporadic with face melting solos on “Metal Nation,” “Marching Again,” and (one of my favourites) the bonus track, “Night of the Jumps.”

Darkness descends over America

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In 2003, The Darkness was a stellar rock band riding high with the refreshing and extraordinary debut album, Permission to Land.

Brilliant songs, enormous guitars, outlandish live shows, acrobatic vocals, epic harmonized solos, and an unmovable rhythm section led them to be hailed as the “saviours of rock” at a grim time when the charts were ruled by the likes of Eminem, Beyonce, and Britney Spears. Fast forward a few years to 2006 – the “saviours of rock” are left with relentless world tours, an over-produced sophomore record, a quarter million dollars of coke, and a charismatic front man back-flipping into the pitfalls of fame. This well-documented and magical combination is also called the “band self-destruction cocktail.” Move ahead a few more years to 2012 and a couple thousand people are stuffing themselves into the smallish House of Blues in Las Vegas for a chance to see if reformed band, featuring singer Justin Hawkins and guitar playing brother Dan Hawkins, can still slap them in the face with the Wet Fish of Rock.

The evening was opened by a decent but average pop metal band called Crown Jewel Defense, who played well but ultimately missed the mark due to largely forgettable material. The second band, Foxy Shazam, more than compensated for this mild letdown and managed to captivate the audience with their refreshing presentation and ridiculous stage antics. A strange blend of the Stones,

sleazy LA rock, Queen, a ska band, and the good bits of the Chili Peppers. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone kick a mic stand over so many times in such a short time period and look good doing it. Check out the video for their song “I Like It” and you’ll get a good taste for the awesome and bizarre qualities of the band.

After a quick stage changeover, a rejuvenated and recommitted Darkness presented themselves on stage and proceeded to tear through a vicious and fun 20+ song set that consisted of their entire first album, a few singles from their second record One Way Ticket To Hell and Back, a few b-sides, and a handful of new songs from their upcoming album. In front of a modest wall of Marshall Plexis, the band, with original bassist Frankie Poullain and drummer Ed Graham, came out of the gates strong with a balls-out version of one the best album openers ever, “Black Shuck.”

While the entire high energy set was impressive, “Love is Only a Feeling,” “Givin’ Up,” “Stuck in a Rut,” from the first album particularly stood out, as did the melodic and the rifftastic new songs “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us,” and “She’s Just a Girl, Eddie.”

Given the rigorous vocal demands of The Darkness’ songs, it was good to see that Justin Hawkins’ voice was in fine form. He nailed the majority of the tunes and in some cases with even more finesse than he did in their heyday.

The band unabashedly played bucket loads of worthwhile guitar solos, which remained impressive, tasteful, and melodic, and was playing as if little time had been lost between now and their breakup six years ago. A receptive audience was supportive and singing along throughout the evening, particularly for their hit “I Believe in A Thing Called Love” near the end of the set.

Some other highlights included a raw version of “Hazel Eyes” from their second record, fantastic guitar tone throughout the set – particularly from Dan Hawkins, a particularly stirring solo acoustic rendition of “Holding My Own,” and the excellent choice of dress from everyone in the band (including several catsuits and one of those awesome jackets that never looks as good on you as you think).

The reformed Darkness of 2012 is much the same as The Darkness of 2003. They have retained the attitude and fun that made them refreshing in the first place, but seem to have shed the bloat and loss of focus that plagued them after their quick rise to fame. Thumbs up.

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Plenty of amazing novels that debuted near the end of 2010/beginning of 2011 are having their sequels released just around now. Two of my favourite novels I read in 2011 were definitely Unearthly by Cynthia Hand and Birthmarked by Caragh M. O’Brien, and I was so excited to dive into their follow-ups. Luckily, neither author disappoints, so I’ve combined my reviews for a special double feature to focus on two intense novels. Plus, I’ve somehow managed to discuss them without spoiling the first novels in the series, in case you somehow managed to miss out when they were first released (and you can now fix that by getting them in paperback!).

Hallowed Hallowed is the sequel to Cynthia Hand’s debut novel Unearthly in which part angel Clara Gardner is torn between her quest (and reason for existing), and the boy who is not a part of it. The complicated love triangle continues in Hallowed, in which Clara deals with love, loss, and trying to figure out who she is. Hallowed was even more intense than its predecessor, in particular due to a tragic event I did not see coming. What Hand does so well in her novels, besides for a charming love interest with a Southern accent, is make Clara relatable despite her powers.

The Unearthly trilogy is a unique spin on coming of age novels, in which teenage concerns are only part of the growing responsibility that Clara faces. The only thing that I didn’t enjoy about reading Hallowed is how the final book won’t be released until 2013. There’s also a decision made at the ending of the book that I didn’t agree with, and I’m seriously hoping that Clara redeems herself in book three.

March 1 Renee Werenka and Friends @ Good Earth Coffee House 6pm to 8:30pm Open mic @ The Cave (College) 7pm

March 3 Shred Kelly @ The Slice 9:30pm Daryll Düus @ Lethbridge Casino 9pm

March 2 Samantha Savage Smith with Raleigh @ The Slice 9pm Open mic with Cory Oryniak and Dave Tilsley @ Jimmy’s Pub 9pm Daryll Düus @ Lethbridge Casino 9pm

Explosion of Dance @ Yates TheatreSterndale Bennett Theatre 7pm Riviera Paradise Blues Trio @ Mocha Cabana 6pm to 9pm

As much as I loved O’Brien’s dystopian debut Birthmarked, featuring the strong heroine Gaia and perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, I did not expect the follow up to be anything like Prized. In fact, Prized takes place in a totally different world than Birthmarked, in which Gaia has to face a slew of new and incredibly difficult trials when she finds herself in a community where women are the minority, and the rulers. The perverse truth is that although things are extremely different than the marginalization that Gaia is used to, they aren’t any better. In this world, a kiss is a crime, and for Gaia, falling in love may be the most difficult struggle of all.

My only disappointment with Prized was that after being accustomed to such a strong heroine in Birthmarked it was disappointing to see how weak Gaia became,

accepting society’s norm without the fierce questioning that characterized her in book one. Though in context it is slightly more understandable, it was a relief when she got some of her fire back.

Overall, at a time when bookstores are flooded with paranormal and dystopian stories, Hand and O’Brien have managed to write two with compelling and authentic characters, as well as storylines so intense it’s amazing that I didn’t get paper cuts while flipping the pages of these books – they were that heart-pounding. If you’re unsure about continuing these series, or if you’ve managed to miss out on them so far, the release of the second books in the Unearthly and Birthmarked trilogies is a perfect excuse to get started because if anything, the second books get better.

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David Gogo with Suzie Vinnick @ Geomatic Attic 8pm

L.A. Beat open jam @ Owl Acoustic Lounge

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- Drunk Girl who interrupted your studying last Thursday night. ;)

NICOLE–> Wie ist das Wetter in Frankreich?

Dr. Hay, your lectures rock my socks right off. Keep on makin’ dead guys cool.

A huge round of applause to the entire cast and crew of Hamlet! Thank you for putting in so much dedication to one of Shakespeare’s longest plays.

Next time you’re in the library take a gander at what’s in the keyboards.

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lolz wtf is up with the online tlf?

To the man that returned my wallet, and to the lady who bought me my coffee when I hadn’t yet realized I had already lost my wallet, you’re a bunch of gems.

Thanks a million.

The Hamlet play was truly amazing :) very well done to the cast and assistants. <3 Rosencrants guy, ur cute & Gravedigger was hilarious :)

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Really loving the new “free thinking” display at the Book Store about how religion is stupid. Fresh take, you guys.

Championship women’s rugby team, no men’s team. Way to go u of l.

Where do you find a dog with no legs?

Right where you left him.

To the chivette with the green shirt that posted a photo on the CHIVE. You inspire me to go to the library just for the random chance we’ll meet one day.

Why is six afraid of seven?

Because seven eight nine.

Check out the events going on March 8th for International Women’s Day! Stay posted for more details!

Thank you to the nice boy who told me my backpack was open as i was rushing to class, offered to close it, and told me to have a wonderful day. Some people still have beautiful <3s

The Meliorist is hiring! Email resumes for business manager and Editor in Chief to leyland.bradley@uleth.ca and resumes for all other positions to einc@themeliorist. ca

Kudos to the library staff that work at the desks! You are always very helpful and kind. I appreciate your efforts to help me!

KEEP UP THE GREAT SERVICE!

Hey, wanna hear a great Newfie joke?

Creation Science! 6,000 years my ass.

I am here for the paper and when I get done, I want to make the paper to pay back all the paper I borrowed just to be able to say “I got this paper!”

I hate when roommates don’t follow the roommate agreement, especially when the other roommates are too passive to politely bring it up. 2 more months to put up with this $h!t.

Anyone else miss the 22 hr quiet hrs?

It was so peaceful, library-quiet in the comfort of our own rooms.

Why can’t we read the TLFs on the Meliorist website?

Sometimes in the library, I type extra loud so that the people around me think that I am being incredibly productive. In reality, I’m just writing TLFs. Has anybody else noticed that guy who looks like Marshall from HIMYM?

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To all the custodians, janitors, people that keep this campus clean for us students, thank you. Your job does not go unnoticed. <3 Guess a week off from the TLF’s gives the dance team a well deserved break

Who is this French Toast Mafia?

What do you call cheese that isn’t yours?

Nacho Cheese

How can we get two Tim Hortons at the U? Email and request it! http://www. timhortons.com/ca/en/contact_nature. html

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C’mon people, who parks in a handicap spot if you aren’t handicapped??? that is a lot of bad karma right there… so if the comments were so bad, why were they not just deleted? everytime I comment I see: your comment is awaiting moderation… carelton!!!!!

Why is there an ad for the U of Saskatchewan on the Meliorist website?

Studies show that Emma has considerably more pink hair than all other candidates combined. You can’t argue with the facts.

To clarify that was the thursday before reading week. Thanks again purple ford girl!

So much for a productive reading week.

Ended up just being a lazy watch TV week.

Want to SKYDIVE? Find out how you can skydive for FREE* through the Thrill Seekers Challenge! Info booth will be in the Students Union entrance March 1st and 6th from 10-4.

Don’t forget to vote!

8 ::::::::::::::::::::: ) HA! HA! HA! Lightening up the TLFS!

Meliorist removes tlf. What school paper?

I want my $5 back.

If you love someone, treat them right.

Appreciate them, respect them and always treat them with dignity. They deserve it.

Big shoutout to the girl in the purple ford who offered to help me when my car ran out of gas last thursday! Wish there were more people like you around :)

A vegitarian putting beef flavor on tofu is like giving a lesbian a dildo.

The past, the present, and the future all walk into a bar at the same time...

It was tense How many ears does spock have? Three.

A right ear, a left ear and a final frontear!

Today I changed a lightbulb, crossed the street, and walked into a bar. That’s when I realized my life is a joke.

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Nicole Meech Sports and Lifestyle Editor For more information on contributing to Sports and Lifestyle, please contact Nicole Meech, s.editor@themeliorist.ca

Planet Facetwiterest Liam Monaghan

Lifestyle Op-Ed Contributor

Pinterest has taken over my life.

For those of you who don’t know what Pinterest is, I can only recommend that you stay far, far away if you would like your GPA to contain positive integers. Basically, Pinterest is a design forum, a branch of social media kind of like Facebook, but for do-it-yourself crafts, pictures of exotic places, incredible recipes and depictions of dream homes and dream outfits, to say nothing of your dream wedding.

It’s online crack, people – I can’t make it any clearer than that. If you thought you were addicted to Facebook then you clearly have never seen a photograph of a small pug wearing pug face slippers. Yes, this is what I and every other Pinterestee do with our lives.

I use Pinterest for the same reasons I have a Tumblr. It opens up a world of creativity which would never otherwise be accessible for free. Sure, you can pick up a copy of Dwell magazine to get a glimpse of the lodges of Moganshan, China, but it’ll cost you; same goes for Vogue or GQ. These magazines absolutely have value but they cannot provide a community of inspiration like Pinterest can, where you are capable of re-pinning the same beautiful Moganshan lodges to all of your followers. I think that our generation finds joy in design in a way that young people haven’t for years. We don’t just want coffee – we want Starbucks, because saying

“You should read my blog. I have a unique aesthetic.”

“latte” makes you seem urban and because you can power-strut far more effectively with one of their sleek cups than with a thermos from Wal-Mart. Consider the sweatpants of the ‘90s – formless grey masses of polyester, unless they were tearaways with snaps – and compare them with the biggest fashion statement Canadians have made in the past 10 years: LuluLemon. Our generation wants products to be as aesthetically pleasing as they are functional, a demand which has its pros as well as its cons.

I don’t think it’s materialistic to seek out aesthetic pleasure in products like kitchen appliances,

clothing, or phone cases, to name a few examples. Bringing art into your everyday life means that you will be surrounded by things which make you happy, not because happiness can be bought, but because you picked that KitchenAid Mixer because you love the colour, or because you bought that laptop case because it has a tree graphic which appeals to you. In this sense, our desire for design makes the world a more interesting place, because of the diversity of unique forms of expression: “That cardigan is so you” or “so-and-so would love this.” We have an opportunity to make an impression, to stand out, and we all

deserve to.

Which is exactly the problem. We think – and I am absolutely guilty of this, too – that we are all such unique and special individuals that we clearly deserve our own specialized culture, indeed our very own little worlds: enter Facebook, Twitter and, alas, Pinterest. “You should read my blog. I have a unique aesthetic.” We are so busy curating the mediums for our self-expression that we have neglected the content.

How many blogs (mine included) simply recycle material from others? That is the very function of Tumblr and Pinterest. I worry that our actual creative impulse has been

over-stimulated by the mediums we have for expressing it; it’s like trying to fill 10 buckets with enough water for one. There will never be 10 full buckets unless you go to the well and draw more water. Circulating a picture of a dress does not make you a creative genius; it makes you someone who likes the dress. As I’ve already said, I’m totally guilty of this. I also don’t think social media is useless to design; it inspires and encourages as well as providing a platform for your art. But we need to challenge ourselves to produce original content, to think about the “how” and “why” of our passion. We need to make something. Of course, no piece of art is ever wholly original, so in a sense a medium like Pinterest simply makes tangible (or virtually tangible, I suppose) the traditional recycling and borrowing which has always occurred in the art world. The difference is that Pinterest makes us think we’ve made something when we haven’t; that we’ve created, when really all we’ve done is reused. I know that none of us want to look back over our shoulders 50 years from now with nothing to show for our efforts but Facebook albums filled with dime-a-dozen Instagram pictures. I know that our generation is capable of real artistry, not just on Planet Facetwiterest, but in real life, too.

It will make the world an infinitely more pinteresting place (Go ahead, judge the pun. I make no apologies.).

Keepin’ it fresh: Exercise of the week Nicole Meech Lifestyle Editor

In an effort to help keep your workouts fresh, or simply provide some ideas as you start to exercise or continue to exercise throughout the semester, each week I will post a different how-to explanation for a certain exercise. Some of these exercises are tried and true and merely serve as a reminder of their benefits, while others will be new and quite possibly even made up by yours truly. Either way, I hope you enjoy – happy exercising!

How to:

1. Grab two dumbbells and get in plank position (like you’re going to do a push up) with your hands on the weights and your feet hip width apart.

2. Bend your right elbow and raise the dumbbell until your elbow passes your torso, pressing the left dumbbell into the floor for balance. Lower your arm and repeat on the other side. Continue alternating.

Renegade Row Push ups are a great way to tone your upper body, but they can sometimes be a bore. This move is similar but will provide a challenge as you work hard to keep your body stable, and will also provide you with more core engagement.

Demonstration by Logan Townsend

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Getting to know your Horns:

The U of L has a ringette team? And they’re actually good?

Team names and numbers: Kelsie Lake, #3 Loretta Giocoli Stanley, #4 Jasmine Chan, #5 Kayla Carnie, #6 Meryl McKinnon, #7 Jenna Bailey, #8 Chloe Bryant, #10 Nicole Meech Sports Editor

Ringette is a fairly new sport, yet it has increasingly gained popularity across the country since its inception in 1963. It is played on a standard ice rink as long as there is a free pass line on both sides. Play commences with five skaters and a goalie on the ice per team, and as soon as the game starts the aim is to score in the other team’s net. Players use a straight stick (like a hockey stick without the end blade) to pass an eight inch ring among teammates and ultimately into a goal.

No player may carry the ring over the length of the ice, which enforces a team dynamic and strategy at all times. Ringette is such a fast-paced game because of the 30 second limit – players must take a shot within 30 seconds of taking possession of the ring, otherwise the opposing team gets possession. There is no contact allowed in ringette, and if contact does occur the offender will be given a two minute penalty (in rare “major” cases, penalties may last up to four minutes). For a more comprehensive overview of ringette rules, the Ontario Ringette Association webpage is a great resource for all the details.

Interview with Meryl McKinnon, creator of the team When was the Pronghorns ringette team formed?

The team was formed this year but I have been working on getting the team going for three years now.

This is our first year as a competitive university ringette team. Bill Halma from the U of L has been instrumental in making our team work!

What makes the Pronghorns ringette team so successful?

We have to raise money for the team on our own and/or pay for everything we have (jerseys, pants, travel to games, etc.). We also or-

ganize our own games and tournaments so the girls know that the commitment must be there and you have to work as hard as you can during the game because we’ve already worked so hard just to be there.

Also the group of girls we have are all very skilled players coming from all over Canada, and each have played at a very high level. We have six girls on our team out of 15 who have played AA, one who has played overseas, three who have won Western Canadian Championship and one of our goalies has been to Nationals for Team Alberta.

Does the team employ a specific strategy during games?

Our main strategy is to stay calm no matter what, and to always be skating. We also try to pass the ring a lot more than skating it, which forces the other team to skate more by chasing us, and to maintain possession by using our whole team.

How many games have you played this season? How have you done in each one?

We have been in five tournaments (the main way we play games since there are no other local teams) and have played four games outside of the tournaments.

Tournaments Alberta University Showdown – placed second to U of C Lethbridge Chinook Tournament – placed first Jim Benning Tournament in Regina – a round robin tournament just for games (no medals awarded) Lacombe Tournament – placed first Lonnie Krahn Tournament in Calgary – placed first Games U of L vs. U of A Alumni team – win 5-3 U of L vs. U of A – loss 11-8 (U of A won the University Challenge Cup, best time in Canada out of 13 university teams) U of L vs. Lacombe – win 10-3 U of L vs. Edmonton AA team – loss 10-6 U of L vs. MRU – TBA due to road

conditions We cannot afford to go to the University Challenge Cup this year because it is in Ontario.

What do you think the team could do differently next year?

We could use more off-ice training and more games against university teams here at home. It would be great if we could have a team manager that is not a player and more than one coach. It has been very hard to find a coach for the team even though there are more than enough qualified people in Lethbridge with high level ringette experience.

Are there any plans for summer training or will the ladies just do their own thing?

There are no plans for summer training; the ladies are expected to keep in shape for tryouts in the fall. We are expecting more ladies at tryouts next year since there will be a few more Calgary girls coming down to attend the U of L. Have you faced many teams that find it hard to follow the no intentional contact rule?

The no intentional contact rule a lot of the time depends on what the refs will allow. Some refs will call a penalty for body contact while other refs will let pushing and shoving go. The more the refs let go the rougher the play gets. The roughest team we have played so far was Fort Saskatchewan and Spruce Grove.

The Spruce Grove game was in our home tournament and our coach was kicked out because of too many penalties and my jaw was dislocated with a hit at centre with no call.

What has been your best game of the season?

The University of Alberta game was the best game so far. It was very fast-paced and a back and forth game. It was 9-9 going into the last 10 minutes of the game. Our passing and skating was very good and U of A is the best team in the country and with the best ringette program (scholarships, media attention,

great players and coaches, etc.).

Considering it is our first year the final score and game play was very impressive. The U of A coaches told us that they were blown away with the skill level of our first year.

Mariko Boulet, #11 Jennaye Norrie, #12 Karly Hesche, #13

If you could describe ringette in one word, what would it be?

Fast.

Maddy Armstrong, #14

How do you think we could gain more support from the university community in future years?

I think more support from the community (students and Lethbridge Ringette Association) would really help make ringette prominent in Lethbridge and eventually at the university. Coming from playing ringette in Calgary at a high level (including AA) the change in support and popularity is very drastic.

More home games will help increase support and more exposure so people understand the game and can see how fast it really is (because of the passing and 30 second shot clock).

Marina Barry, #15 Chantal Chown, #16 Patti Dick, #17 Ashley Rae Miles, #18 Kristi Waeyen, #21 Kaitlyn Lowe, #31

A ringette game in action

classifieds Career and Employment Services JOBS JOBS JOBS!!!

Let us introduce you to CES (Career & Employment Services). CES is a student service office dedicated to assisting you with your Career and Job Search needs. We’re within the Career Resources Centre in AH154, along with Applied Studies and the Management and Arts & Science Cooperative Education programs. CRC office hours are 9am - 12pm and 1pm - 4pm Monday-Friday.

Go to our website for more detailed information on our services: www.uleth.ca/ross/ces.

INFORMATION SESSION ON CAMPUS Canadian Forces Information Booth Fri Mar 2 8:30am-3:30pm Sport & Wellness Building – STOP BY!!

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Research Technician, Taber ~ Ag Quest (Mar 1) Camp Councilors and Camp Specialist, Various Locations ~ Canadian Camp Staff (May 31) Christian Summer Camp Staff for Underprivileged Kids Camp, Evansburg ~ Brightwood Ranch (May 31) Invasive Weed Management Technician, Prince George/Peach Region BC ~ Spectrum Resource Group Inc (March 31)

Wetland Naturalist, Creston ~ Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area (Mar 16) Public Program Coordinator; Public Program Creation Assistant; Vegetation Management Field Assistant, Cochrane ~ Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation (Mar 5) Ecosystem Ecology Summer Field Research Assistant, Leth ~ UofL (Mar 31) JFR Crew Leader/Sub Leader ~ Sustainable Resource Development (Mar 30) Operations Summer Student, Various Locations ~ Cargill (Mar 2) Sales Rep, Edm ~ Vivent Canada (Mar 3) Research Assistant, Leth ~ Farming Smarter (Mar 15) Counsellor/Assistant On-Ice Instructor, Penticton ~ Okanagan Hockey Schools (Mar 4) Program Leader/Camp Counselor; Program Coodinator; Assistant Program Coordinator; Camp Cook; Dining Hall Steward; Program Coordinator/Camp Ranger ~ The Bert Sheppard Scout Reserve (Apr 2) Painter, Leth ~ Student Works Program (Mar 7) Pool & Waterfront Supervisors Needed in the NWT ~ NWT Rec & Parks Assoc (Mar 9) Aquatic Science Assistant, Yellowknife ~ Environment Canada (Mar 15) Customer Resource Center Specialist, Cgy ~ Syngenta (Mar 14) Herbicide Applicator ~ Renu-LTech Environmental Ltd. (Mar 14) Art/Drama Camp Instructors, Leth ~ University of Lethbridge (Mar 16) Curatorial & Program Assistant, Claresholm ~ Town of Claresholm (Apr 13) Crop Scout Assistant, Carseland ~ Crop Production Services (Mar 17) Primary Inspectors, Leth/Fort MacLeod ~ CFIA (Mar 2) Archaeological Assistant, Cgy ~ TERA Environmental Consultants (Mar 17) Canadian Angus Summer Internships, Various Locations ~ Canadian Angus Association (Mar 18) Seasonal Problem Wildlife Control Worker, Cgy ~ Eagle Creek Wildlife Control (Mar 23)

Nanny/Babysitter, Various Locations ~ SOS Sitter (Jun 8) Services Ltd (Mar 3) Gas Price Surveyor, Leth ~ Market Planning Solutions Inc (Mar 16) Data Analyst, Cgy ~ Bethany Care Society (Mar 15) Sales/Productions Associate, Leth ~ CertaPro Painters (Mar 17) Tutors Required – all subjects, all levels, Leth ~ First Tutors (Mar 18) Program Leader for Adults with Disabilities, Edm ~ City of Edmonton (Mar 7) Caretaker I, Leth ~ University of Lethbridge (Mar 2)

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Forage Marketer, Leth ~ Willbur-Ellis Company (Mar 23) Sales Trainee, Melbourne/Tilbury/ Rosetown/Vegreville ~ Cargill (Mar 2) Marketing Analyst, Edm ~ Sequeira Partners Inc (Mar 5) Cereals Research Associate, AB/SK ~ Syngenta (Mar 31) Psychologist & Assistant Psychologist, Various Locations ~ Correctional Service of Canada (Apr 30) Executive Team Leader, Various Locations ~ Target (Mar 27) Account Representative, Medicine Hat ~ Zep (Mar 7) Credit Analyst – Oil & Gas Lending, Cgy ~ Union Bank (Mar 2) Consultant, Business Applications, Cgy ~ Ideaca Knowledge Services (Mar 9) Manager in Training Program, Cgy ~ Abercrombie and Fitch (Mar 9) Project Manager; Surveyor; Estimator, Cgy ~ Kidco Construction (May 31) Health Promotion Facilitator in Active Living, Cgy ~ Alberta Health Services (Mar 9) Clerk VI; Clerk V, Cgy ~ Alberta Health Services (Mar 9) Human Resources Generalist, Leth/ Taber ~ Rogers Sugar (Mar 11) Operations Lead, Lloydminster ~ C2 Farms (Mar 31) Assistant Farm Manager, Biggar ~ Singer Enterprises (Mar 12) Farm Operations Lead, Leask ~ Singer Enterprises (Mar 12) Agronomist ~ Sanderson & Associates (Apr 19) Structural Drafting Technologist, Leth ~ Read Jones Christofferson LTD (Mar 16) Crop Production Advisor, Shaunavon/North Battleford ~ Crop Production Services (Mar 17) Research Coordinator; Research Associate, Fort Vermillion ~ Mackenzie Applied Research Association (Mar 15) F.E.I.A. Cultural Technician Assistant ~ Piikani Nation (Mar 16) Administrative Director, Cgy ~ The New Gallery (Mar 2) Associate Accountant, Edm ~ KBR (Mar 2) Leadership Development Program, Cgy/Edm ~ Crane Supply (Mar 23)

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Educational Assistant, Leth ~ Lethbridge School District #51 (Mar 13) APS Policy Internship, Edm ~ Government of Alberta (Mar 2) Territory Sales Representative, Edm ~ Syngenta (Mar 14) Customer Service Representative, Shaunavon ~ Crop Production Services (Mar 17) Revenue Accountant, Leth ~ Holy Spirit Catholic Schools (Mar 23) Contract Employment Internship Position (Mar 24)

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China Internship ~ CCRC Asia (Apr 4) International & Intercultural Internship Program ~ CACHA (Mar 16) Teaching Options in South Korea Spring/Summer 2012 ~ Korjob (Mar 15) ESL Teacher, Taiwan ~ KNS Language Institute (May 1) Youth Ambassador, Tanzania ~ Youth Challenge International (Mar 16)

For details of the postings and information on the application processes go to www.uleth.ca/ross/ ces and check out the WorkopolisCampus Postings section.