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KELLY OLYNYK A series of cut vinyl siding squares make up a new art installation at TRU's outdoor basketball court. The mural of Boston Celtics center and Kamloops native Kelly Olynyk was created and installed by artist and TRU alum Bill Frymire. It was made possible by a Sustainability Grant.

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RUSU has announced a launching of a campaign to encourage faculty to adopt free, opencopyright textbooks.

The campaign is spearheaded by the student caucus. Michael Zaitlin, chair of the TRUSU Student Caucus believes that high textbook prices are a significant factor in the unaffordability of postsecondary education.

“We are excited to realize the potential that open textbooks present to significantly reduce students’ costs while putting more control over course materials back into the hands of faculty,” Zaitlin said.

The B.C. Open Textbook Project is a government-funded program that offers and supports the adoption of copyrightfree textbooks. It aims to provide instructors with peer-reviewed textbooks that they can freely adapt to their courses without students needing to purchase commercial textbooks.

Alex McLellan, university governance coordinator, says that the union’s goal is to increase student savings from open textbooks to $300,000 by the end of the academic year. They plan to inform faculty of the project through presentations to committees and petitions signed by students.

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TRU Nursing acquires high-tech birthing mannequin $120,000 piece of equipment offers near life-like training to students Wade Tomko NEWS EDITOR Ω Victoria is the newest addition to TRU’s School of Nursing. The fully interactive and life-sized female mannequin uses cutting-edge technology to simulate a woman before, during and after birth.

The $120,000 TRU used to acquire the mannequin came from philanthropist Ken Lepin, who has made donations to the university a number of times, including a $2.25 million sum in 2014.

With the ability to simulate normal, healthy births as well as more complex emergency situations such as c-sections, the birthing mannequin will teach students the skills to make assessments and decisions in real-life environments.

Dean of Nursing, Donna Murnaghan believes the key to exceptional graduates lies not only in highly-trained faculty, but also being able to repeat a wide range of diverse scenarios that only a simulation can offer.

“The key about the simulation is that we have the opportunity to do more because we can practice,” Murnaghan said. “Students can come back and practice and they could have case scenarios and work with faculty. That is the nice part of simulation, that repetitive learning.”

Students within TRU’s School of Nursing will begin practicing with the birthing mannequin in their second and third years.

Besides simulating childbirth, the mannequin also enables nursing educators to implement

The miracle of simulation! TRU nursing students and their instructor work hard to help Victoria deliver her baby during a presentation that followed the announcement. (Wade Tomko/The Omega)

triage situations and team training, allowing students to experience interprofessional training with respiratory therapists and lab technicians.

Though many nursing students experience a real-life delivery at the local Royal Inland Hospital within their first year, the opportunity isn’t always there, according to fourth-year nursing student Jennifer Sage.

“In areas like mat-health or

even being in the room during a delivery, it’s based on whether that opportunity presents itself and many students may not get that opportunity,” Sage said. “I believe having the mannequin in the lab will help close that gap.”

“Technology like this makes it easier for students to get those skills under their belt before being pushed into the clinical area,” added Sage.

Yet, future TRU nursing students may have even more opportunities to use such technology and acquire necessary career skills through simulation, as the university continues to fundraise for a Nursing and Population Health building on campus.

“We are on a capital campaign for a new nursing and population health building,” Murnaghan said. “We would have at

least eight simulation rooms. So we’re thinking about the future.

This is where we need to go.”

The new Nursing and Population Health building will likely house Victoria when built, as Murnaghan assures that the high-fidelity mannequin will be in use for at least ten years.

Though she predicts that the life of the mannequin will extend much further into the future.

KELLY OLYNYK A series of cut floor files make up a new art installation at TRU's outdoor basketball court. The mural of Boston Celtics center and Kamloops native Kelly Olynyk was created and installed by artist and TRU alum Bill Frymire.

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On doing it all again Sean Brady EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Ω By now I think it’s safe for me to admit that I’ve had post-secondary in my life for a long time. Right out of high school I began upgrading, correcting mistakes I made just a year earlier by taking another crack at my weakest subject: math. Although my first stint in post-secondary was a short one, I would later return for a full lineup that included history, creative writing, philosophy and more – and then I was hooked.

I took in what felt like everything my little hometown college had to offer and then went on to bigger and better things here at TRU. Now, after four years at the school I realize I’ve spent a significant chunk of my adult life living in the semester cycle – and I’m just now starting to like it.

It’s not the long summer breaks that appeal to me, though. It’s the idea that each year can begin anew. Moving through four years of post-secondary education is literally a

graduated process. Each year you come back knowing more than you did before, and better still, you’re granted a whole new series of opportunities to better yourself and to challenge yourself – to do the things you couldn’t quite do the year before.

All of this, of course, culminates with your eventual departure from the institution and the system it operates under. Unless you dive back into academia as a career, your real life from then on doesn’t afford you the same rewards that your school life once did. You don’t get grades back, you don’t make quick and obvious progress in year-long chunks, you aren’t surrounded by people whose goals align closely to your own, you don’t have the same support network and any routine you find yourself in probably doesn’t come in four-month segments.

There’s often talk about using university to prepare students for the real world. But as someone who has grown accustomed to the cycle of post-secondary, I’ve got to say that the real world could learn a thing or

two from us. Wouldn’t you like your first job to include time off for a sabbatical? Wouldn’t you love to pick your own assignments and where you’d like to focus? Who wouldn’t want to safely experiment with different paths inside their chosen career?

Of course, the two worlds are different for a reason. It’s likely that once you land your first real job you’re going to be too busy to study up on what it is you’re doing. And you can forget about month-long Christmas breaks that allow for the kind of reflection you need to digest what it is you have learned.

Instead of fearing the peaks and troughs that are exams and semester breaks, and instead of growing anxious over what will come next year, we should use the time in between everything to figure out ways to better ourselves. We should measure our successes and set new high water marks and then dive back into the cycle with a new found vigor – at least for as long as we’re allowed. editor@truomega.ca

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Shark Club gets international in its music offerings A new night at Shark Club looks to cater to international students with diverse playlists Jennifer Will ARTS EDITOR Ω Mikael Finley and Hunter Capostinsky are two local DJs working together to create a unique experience for club-goers in town. The duo is starting up a new night at Shark Club called Southside Fridays, aiming to fuse the genres of R&B, hip hop, rap, trap, global club and dancehall into a euphoric night of excitement.

Hoping to bring a slice of Vancouver to the Kamloops club scene and create a big city feeling, Southside Fridays will liven up the weekend for students after a long week of studying. Finley anticipates the event will be an electric experience, something that cannot be experienced on any other night or at any other venue in

Kamloops.

“There are so many kids that go to TRU that aren’t from Canada, and I’m sure that they go out and wonder what the heck we listen to here in Kamloops and why we listen to what we listen to,” Finley said.

Finley explains that a lot of the other club nights in town play the same music and offer a very similar experience by sticking to the basics of electronic-dance music and whatever is on the Top 40 list that week. This could possibly alienate the diverse population within and around the campus community, according to Finley.

He added that they “wanted to switch [their] focus this year and try something new. We want to go for a global theme, that people from all over, when they come to Kamloops can

listen to some music from their country.

The duo started out their DJ careers while working in the Vancouver nightlife industry.

They started by hosting their own parties and working their way up in the business by learning to appreciate different types of music, cultures and how to navigate the various types of genres. The inspiration for the night was a combination of Finley and Capostinsky’s experiences.

The night will not only cater to music lovers but will offer drink specials at prices that starving students can afford.

Southside Fridays will kick off on Sept. 9 with a free back-toschool party at the Shark Club.

For more information on the event you can check out Southside Fridays Facebook or Instagram pages.

Shark Club's new Southside Fridays brings some new artists to the Kamloops club scene's playlist. (Southside Fridays Facebook)

Actors Workshop Theatre has its year all mapped out TRU Theatre Arts has a year of mysteries, fun and drama coming up Jennifer Will ARTS EDITOR Ω Last year, we laughed and cried and this year the audience is in for another emotional rollercoaster. This year’s Actor Workshop Theatre is sure to satisfy. With four exciting projects on the radar, there is certainly something for everyone.

The session is set to commence with the 2013 Tony award-winning play Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.

The play is a comedy about three siblings with the lingering threat of the loss of their home, extending well into their adulthood. The show will shine a spotlight on the inner workings of these characters, their relationships with one another and will run from Oct. 13 to 15 and Oct. 20 to 22 at TRU’s very own Black Box Theatre in Old Main.

Next up is Uncommon Women and Others, a comingof-age story told in a series of flashbacks and interconnected scenes. The play tells the tale of seven college seniors and one freshman as they reminisce on their time during post-secondary education. It also covers

memorable events leading up to their six-year reunion at Mount Holyoke College. The show will run from Dec. 1 to 3 and Dec. 8 to 10 at the Black Box Theatre.

The third production is set in Paris, France, with a period piece entitled The Liar. The play was adapted by David Ives from Pierre Corneille’s Le Menteur. It will take the audience back in time to the year 1643 to follow a newcomer named Dorante.

Soon after his arrival to the city, Dorante meets two women named Clarice and Lucrece.

He falls in love with Clarice but mistakes her name for Lucrece. This leads to a series of complicated scenarios and intricate lies. With many facets, this play takes a comedic angle to an otherwise dramatic and complex circumstance. The show will run from March 2 to 4 and March 9 to 11.

The year will conclude with the director’s festival, giving senior students in the program a chance to showcase their talent, including an array of content with some original scripts and adaptations with a twist. Although it is uncertain what we can expect from the festival, the show lineup alone promises to entertain. Night A

TRU's Actors Workshop History has plenty to offer this season at TRU's Black Box Theatre. (TRU)

of the festival will take place on April 10, 12 and 14. Night B will take place on April 11, 13 and 15 at the Black Box Theatre.

The shows start at 7:30 p.m. and the admission price for the productions is $14 each. For more information on any of the productions you can email theatre@tru.ca.

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So many ways to get involved on campus this semester Between the community and campus clubs, there's something for everyone Jared MacArthur STAFF WRITER Ω If your schedule is not already busy enough, try adding some extracurricular activities. Last year, Thompson Rivers University had more than 80 student clubs registered. On-campus clubs offer students opportunities to participate with like-minded individuals in many different areas, such as religion, sports, ethnicity, academics and a number of various common interest clubs.

There is an opportunity for students to start new clubs, as well. By visiting the front desk at the Student Union building or going to the TRUSU website, students can start the process of getting a new club up and running. With funding and logistical assistance available through the student union, starting a club on campus is made easy.

The Kamloops community also offers a number of organizations and clubs that are open and available to all. Whether you’re a first-year student or attending your last few semesters at TRU, it is worthwhile to check out which clubs are available. Students can visit TRU’s or TRUSU’s website for more information.

At the beginning of every academic year, TRUSU puts on the Back-to-School BBQ. This year the event will be held on Friday, Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be a number of booths set up for students to sign up for clubs of choice that may strike a chord with them. This is a great

Clubs Day is a staple among TRU campus event-goers. It's filled with ways students can get involved and engage with others on campus. This is the finance club showing off in 2014. (Thompson Rivers University) way to meet the faces behind the club names.

TRUSU will be hosting Clubs Day on Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be over 60 booths representing different clubs available to students on campus and in the Kamloops community.

Anyone interested in putting

on their dancing shoes should look into the Kamloops Square Dancing Club. The club runs September through April. For beginners, there is an introductory lesson, suggested by club president Brent Olsen. Students can expect to pay $6 for each night of dancing.

Costs may also be incurred at other community clubs. For more information contact the clubs ahead of time using the club directory on the TRUSU website.

For building greater connections in class and with peers in the same or similar areas of

study, students can look to join one of the 24 different academic clubs registered on campus.

TRU Recreation also offers students plenty of opportunities to get active with intramural sports, fitness classes and other scheduled activities throughout the year.

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Raising overdose awareness in Kamloops Mothers of fentanyl overdose victims stress the issue of drug abuse and risks involved Jared MacArthur STAFF WRITER Ω Aug. 31, 2016 marked the inauguration of International Overdose Awareness Day here in Kamloops.

Sherry Robinson, mother of Tyler Robinson, 23, who died earlier this year due to a fentanyl-related overdose, initiated the campaign for International Overdose Awareness Day by setting up a booth at the Kamloops farmers market downtown.

International Overdose Awareness Day has been functioning as an international event for 10 years, commencing in Australia.

“This year it has spread exponentially throughout the globe,” Sherry said.

According to Sherry, “the support has been fabulous,” as there was an overwhelming response from health and drug abuse services from the community.

Reports by the Canadian Center on Substance Abuse confirm deaths from drug overdoses are on the rise across the country, with a sharp increase in the western provinces and there is an increasing emphasis being put on awareness.

Jeff Conners, who has worked as a counsellor and health educator for over 20 years recognizes young adults, particularly males, as being at greatest risk.

“Everybody’s at risk, but I think the weekend warriors are in some ways more at risk,” Conners said. “And, it is often the case that males in particular are less likely to speak out about

Interior Health displays Naloxone kits at the International Overdose Awareness Day booth this past Wednesday, Aug. 31. (Marcela Arévalo/Ω) substance abuse, leaving them at a higher risk.”

“I think we’ve finally got a saturation point in the country around the narrative that you can talk about this stuff without stigma,” added Conners.

Sandra Tully, mother of Ryan Pinneo, 22, who passed away after a fentanyl-related overdose was also present at the campaign.

Tully wants to raise awareness regarding these specific type of drugs and wants conversations to start penetrating the universities and high schools around B.C.

She highlighted that it is almost impossible for someone to know what is in their drugs right now.

“We’re dealing with something that you can’t even know you’re taking,” Tully said.

Her son Ryan died earlier this year after taking half a pill of what he thought to be an oxycodone pill, which he had been known to take in the past. After receiving the toxicology report, the results showed the pill he had taken may have been made up of pure fentanyl.

As little as two grains of salt worth of fentanyl can be fatal,

Tully said.

“We’re just a normal family.

We took our kids to Disneyland, they went for swimming lessons, [and] they played on sports team.

This happened to us. This can happen to any other family. it’s the risk of experimentation,” Tully said.

Fentanyl is an opioid that is prescribed to patients as an extremely potent painkiller (up to 100 times stronger than morphine). Recently, fentanyl has been found more frequently in street drugs. The drug is commonly mixed with other popular

drugs like oxycodone, ecstasy and cocaine. Reckless use of any drug, even alcohol can be fatal, but statistics show painkillers or opioids to be the biggest culprit for deaths relating to drug use in recent years.

For those seeking help on how to prevent, minimize or identify drug overdoses, the Phoenix Center in Kamloops allows people to come in and recover, and will provide help to those who are on or coming off of drugs. The ASK Wellness Society in town also provides support to those seeking help.

TRUSU begins open textbook campaign Martin McFarlane STAFF WRITER Ω CONTINUED (COVER) “Our faculty here at TRU are committed to the success of their students so we are confident that many of them will take the opportunities to use open textbooks where it serves the curriculum best,” McLellan said.

According to TRUSU, 25 class sections have used open textbooks since winter 2014, saving students a total of $108,000. At the end of the 2016-17 academic year, TRUSU aims to have 50 more sections adopt open textbooks.

The campaign is supported by faculty members across TRU, including Ken Monroe, Instructional Designer for Open Learning. Monroe has helped implement open textbooks on campus for both arts and

business courses.

“We love open, and we promote it in what we do. We [Open Learning] use the creative commons licensing system and we’re also looking at open texts,” Monroe said.

The adoption of open textbooks aligns with TRU’s mandate to promote open learning methods and resources, as outlined in the Thompson Rivers University Act and the university’s strategic priorities.

To encourage faculty participation, a proposal has been made to introduce a TRU Open Textbook Fellowship, which will fund faculty taking time off to create or adapt an open textbook. Monroe claims that the arrangement would allow senior professors to work on the project and also give sessional instructors more teaching opportunities.

Currently, there are over 150 open textbooks available through the project for a variety of different first and

TRUSU's university governance coordinator Alex McLellan makes the case for Open Textbooks at a launch event on Aug. 30. (Marcela Arévalo/Ω) second-year courses in subjects such as sociology, psychology, history and mathematics.

TRU advises students to budget $1,000 per semester for textbooks. This amount makes

up almost one-third of the cost of post-secondary for domestic students.

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Film review: Don’t Breathe Suspense builds and builds in this thriller from director Fede Alvarez – his second feature-length horror flick Jonathan Malloy CONTRIBUTOR Ω In 88 minutes, director Fede Alvarez ups the tension in the almost unbearably well-crafted thriller, Don’t Breathe. Three kids, one blind man and a fist load of cash are what propel the slick and mean spirited film that helps rejuvenate the otherwise dull studio summer currently plaguing theatres around the world. Unwavering in its oldschool setup, the film works as a testament for compelling characters alongside the brutal anxiety felt as they try to survive the night.

Jane Levy, seemingly a scream queen for a new generation, defies expectations as Rocky, with tenacity and ferocity alongside Dylan Minnette, who is finally stepping up into a greater

role that should grab him attention. They are led by the aptly named Money (Daniel Zovatto) as the three young adults break into a house in the middle of the night with the promise of leaving with a bucket of cash before the night is over. Standing in the way happens to be the most capable and intimidating blind man played by Steven Lang, a man with a questionable past and the means to make sure he does whatever it takes to keep his wealth safe.

Alvarez has proven his worth of creating dire circumstances with his remake of The Evil Dead several years prior, yet he somehow is able to provide a more intriguing and direly sweat inducing feat this time around. Whether it is the excellent cinematography by Pedro Luque or the minimalist soundscape that effectively takes

the silence and eschews any amount of security one would have, the film soars as a tense and equally ambitious thriller.

Twists and surprises happen at a clipping pace, barely allowing the events to settle until the final frame by trimming any sort of fat that would bog the pace of the film. The film pressure cooks the audience into a finale that appreciates the audience enough to balance both the nihilism present throughout the runtime with a speck of hope and assurance.

The severe presence of Lang as the victim turned assailant anchors the movie in an emotional ambivalence towards each of the characters, each one unquestionably grey in their morales, but seemingly stands above his cast mates. He turns the excellent tension into an overpowering sensation.

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SEPTEMBER EVENTS ON CAMPUS September 9 — CFBX radio volunteer drive kick off Think radio is dead? Before making up your mind, consider a volunteer role with your campus/community radio station. Choose from a variety of roles, whether it’s being live on the airwaves, interviewing bands, marketing and promotions, planning events, producing shows and other behind the scenes activities. The drive runs through Sept. 23.

September 9 — Back to School BBQ Celebrate the start of another new year during TRU’s unofficial block party. Food, live music, activities and plenty of giveaways will keep you occupied. Visit the fair of more than 100 booths to get a better idea of what TRU and the community is about.

September 12 — TRU Toastmasters open house Discover and improve your communications and leadership skills through weekly speaking activities and club duties.

September 12 — Professional accounting night In accounting or considering it? This is your jump start to meeting and connecting with people in the industry. Bring your questions, enthusiasm and your ability to make small talk.

September 15 — Town hall with the President Learn what’s in store at TRU for the coming months during this informal conversation with TRU President and Vice-Chancellor Alan Shaver.

September 15 — TRUSU Clubs Day Plug into campus beyond your textbooks and class schedules by joining one or more of the nearly 90 clubs on campus. Close to half of them will be on hand to share their plans for the year and tell you how their club can assist you with your goals. If you don’t see the clubs you’re looking for or it doesn’t exist in the clubs directory, there’s a good chance you may be able to get it started.

September 17 — Taste the Okanagan LEAP student events is off to the scenic Okanagan for wine tasting and orchard touring. Experience rolling hills, Lake Okanagan and big sky.

September 21 — Outdoor movie – Captain America: Civil War Brought to you by TRU Students’ Union, this viewing experience is not to be missed. The movie will be projected on a 40-foot inflatable screen and accompanied by concert-like sound. Bring something to sit on and dress for the weather. Free popcorn will be available.

This movie choice is the result of TRUSU’s online poll conducted in the spring. Captain America: Civil War was first, second was Star Wars: The Force Awakens and third was Ant Man.

September 23 — Career mentoring Rotary breakfast Take in a real Rotary meeting and get a better idea of what this service organization is all about. But the best part is the opportunity to network and connect with community and business people. You can also learn about the other Rotary clubs in Kamloops and determine which one is right for you.

September 23 — TRUSU Student Caucus info session Want to be a student leader or be part of change on campus? Join the TRU Students’ Union’s Student Caucus and make a difference.

September 24 — Revelstoke’s big trees and mountains LEAP student events is on the road again and this time it’s to the city of Revelstoke where you will be impressed by the area’s jaw-dropping outdoor beauty.

September 28 — Pride Parade We are family. Join students, faculty and staff in celebrating inclusiveness and diversity on campus and the community. Carry one of the provided signs, make your own or cheer from the sidelines. The parade is a leisurely walk around campus and will take about 45 minutes. A formal welcome will precede the walk and a resource fair will be located at the start/finish area.

Information courtesy Thompson Rivers University

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New midfielder named First Star in opening week Sean Brady EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Ω Midfielder Justin Donaldson has made a big deal out of his debut with the WolfPack. In end of August weekend play Donaldson put up four goals in two games, with major contributions to a win against his former team, the University of Victoria Vikes.

Donaldson, a second-year from Kamloops, opened the scoring against his former team with a shot from 25 yards out.

Then, 24 minutes later Donaldson put another shot past UVic’s keeper to make it 2-0. He’d add another 12 minutes later with a header. Mitchell Popadynetz (third-year forward, Maple Ridge) added a fourth late in the game for the 4-0 victory.

Donaldson notched a fourth goal against defending champions UBC on Saturday, Aug. 27, but TRU dropped the game 2-1.

For his efforts, Donaldson was named First Star in the opening week of play for Canada West.

The ‘Pack return home after this past weekend’s road trip, where the dropped both of their games 1-0. The men will play the University of Northern British Columbia Timberwolves twice, once on Saturday and again on Sunday, both at 1 p.m. in Hillside Stadium.

TRU's new forward, second-year midfielder Justin Donaldson, scores on a header in a late August game against the University of Victoria Vikes. This was one of four goals Donaldson scored on the weekend. (TRU Athletics)

UBC (14.5 per cent) Saskatchewan Victoria Alberta Calgary

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Canada West Pre-Season Coaches Poll Trinity Western (13.3 per cent) Victoria Fraser Valley Alberta UBC

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Calgary

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> Each year, coaches make predictions on where in the rankings their competitors will finish the season. This year, TRU's soccer teams were placed at 13 (women) and 10 (men) by the Canada West coaches.

Last year the men placed 11th and the women 10th overall.

Data source: Canada West Graphic by Sean Brady

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