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TRU community rallies against newly proposed dog policy Elizabeth Nygren CONTRIBUTOR Ω On Thursday, April 5, students and faculty at TRU came together to rally against a proposed policy where dogs would not be allowed inside campus buildings.

Currently, there are many people that bring their furry friends to campus to keep them company, relieve their stress and to brighten up the day for their peers.

The new policy would still allow the popular therapy dogs and assistance dogs alike in campus buildings, but would ban any other dogs from entering TRU buildings.

Robert Wisla, organizer of the event and one of the many students that brings their dog on campus, simply wants the creation of a fair policy.

“I want TRU to come up with a good solid policy that works for everybody,” he said. “Policies at TRU need to have student and staff support.”

Wisla hopes that this event will raise awareness of this new policy. He added that students get really happy when they see his dog running around campus and that it would be unfortunate to lose that feeling due to this new policy.

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Robert Wisla, his dog Jacob and Kirsten Bawtree were among the students, faculty and staff rallying against the proposed ban on dogs in TRU buildings last Thursday. (Elizabeth Nygren/Ω)

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Environmental Science Seminar Series Students and staff alike ends with a discusion about local bees believe having dogs on Bee scientist ends the 11th seminar series campus to be beneficial with a discussion on Kamloops bee diversity CONTINUED (COVER) TRU nursing students, Alex Lubbe and Melinda Smith, also gave their thoughts on why it’s important to have dogs allowed on campus.

“We have class eight hours a day sometimes and we feel bad leaving them alone all day,” Lubbe, who is also a dog owner, said.

She also added that it helps with their own mental health, as well as everyone else’s well-being.

“As long as your dogs are friendly and you know they’re going to interact fine with people and other dogs, [then] you should be allowed to bring them,” added Smith.

When discussing incidents with dogs, such as biting, Lubbe said that she feels as though that can happen anywhere.

“It’s just an accident and they shouldn’t have brought them,” she said.

When discussing the policy with TRU President Alan Shaver, he said that this new policy would be implemented to ensure the safety of both students and staff.

“Policies come up when the needs are perceived, [and] we

have a duty of care to make sure people are safe at their place of work and place of study,” Shaver said.

He noted that there had recently been an incident of a dog biting someone on campus, which lead to the discussion of this policy.

“There are people that have come to us about allergies, and distractions during their work, [and] people have come to us saying some of the pets are soiling themselves in offices [which] leads to unpleasant duties,” Shaver said.

Shaver added that TRU recognizes the benefits of the therapy dog program and that they will be continuing that. As well, if people have special needs, the university will listen. Shaver said that he hopes the university can work towards a compromise on this issue.

In response to potential ban, Cohen Hocking, a law student at TRU, gave his thoughts on the future policy as well.

“It would make a lot more sense to ban on an individual dog basis - a blanket ban just seems overly broad,” Hocking said.

“Most dogs are good dogs and they brighten up everyone’s day.”

Elizabeth Nygren CONTRIBUTOR Ω Lincoln Best, an independent scientist of bees, ended TRU’s 11th Environmental Seminar Series with a discussion of bee diversity in the Thompson region. His lecture discussed many different topics, including where the many insect facilities were in this region, the type of research found in the area, the different types of bees in the district and how the City of Kamloops and TRU are helping the bees.

Best began his lecture by discussing the history of different facilities in Kamloops and surrounding areas, including Downtown Kamloops, Mission Flats,

The easiest way to help bees is to plant more flowers. (blathlean/Flickr)

TRU to provide instruction and certification for Construction Trades Training Program BCCCT program to be introduced to local First Nation communities in partnership with TRU Farrah Johnson CONTRIBUTOR Ω Under the Aboriginal Community Based Training Partnerships Program, The Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training, has approved $1 million in funding for the Building Capacity and Community through Construction Trades Program (BCCCT) in the Secwepemc territory.

This program, which is funded by the Government of Canada, through the Canada-British Columbia Job Fund and the Province of B.C., allows participants to enter training intakes that are relevant to their experience and skill level.

The BCCCT program will be delivered over the next three years and includes the Construction Craft Worker Level 1 Apprenticeship, Carpentry Red Seal Exam Preparatory Course and a Carpentry and Joinery Foundation program.

Students will receive multiple worksite safety tickets, essential skills and employment preparation courses in the program, which begins on April 16, 2018.

Melanie Mark, Minister for Advanced Education, Skills and Training, shared the close link between skill-based training and education.

“Delivering skills training in local

communities in the Secwepemc territory makes education more accessible for Indigenous learners,” she said.

She also explained the importance of education and the role it plays in creating opportunities for First Nation people and their communities.

"Investing in education and training for Indigenous learners is aligned with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action that our government is committed to supporting,” she said.

Thompson Rivers University will be providing instruction and certification for the program, although the majority of the training will take place in the communities.

Tk’emlups Chief Fred Seymour, explained that the training will be hands on and connected to First Nation industry partnerships.

“We are eager to collaborate with Thompson Rivers University and Neskonlith Indian Band in bringing trades training to our communities, which will create employment opportunities for our members and assist us with infrastructure upgrades,” he said.

Kukpi7 Chief Judy Wilson, also expressed excitement for the upcoming partnership between Neskonlith Indian Band, Tk’emlups te Secwepemc and Thompson Rivers

Vernon and the area of Brocklehurst. He then moved on to talking about the different researchers in the Thompson region, but unfortunately not much data was saved from these few researchers efforts.

“There is a limited number of publications and a limited amount of data recorded in full,” Best said.

Best described many of the different type of bees in the Thompson region, which included introduced bees as well as native bees to the area. He went into heavy detail about many of the different bee species, including where the bees store their pollen, the different antennae they have and how they can tell the difference between the bees.

Best also discussed how the City of Kamloops had made a promise

University.

She explained that they are eager to work towards a viable workforce that can help enhance First Nation communities and their economies.

“It is our goal to fill gaps in the construction sector by providing trades, knowledge, skills and experience that can guide participants into a career in housing, commercial building or entrepreneurship," she said.

Dr. Alan Shaver, TRU President and Vice-Chancellor, said that TRU Trades and Technology has a long history of serving students and employers.

"We look forward to our continued partnerships with Tk’emlups and Neskonlith communities to equip students with in-demand, job-ready skills and certifications,” he said.

The BCCCT Program provides opportunities for participants to develop carpentry and construction skills training and participate in applied work experience in community and industry.

Baldev Pooni, Dean of Trades and Technology, explained that the program will have a significant impact on development.

"This initiative will result in rewarding careers for graduates, which will also build capacity in and build more sustainable communities,” he said.

to get more bees in Kamloops. He said that “there are great opportunities for research in this area” and that “it’s up to us” to learn about and help the bees.

He noted that Kamloops is a ‘Bee City’ and that TRU is also doing its part to make Kamloops more ‘bee friendly’. A workshop was held over the weekend for anyone wanting to learn more about how to research and trap bees. Best added that there is a “great opportunity for growth and collaboration” at TRU. The seminar series ended with a question and answer period for the audience. When asked about the best way to save and/or help the bees, Best suggested 3 steps to take.

One, to conserve the landscapes.

Two, to restore the landscapes and three, to plant native plants.

Finally, Best added that the best way to get more bees is to plant more flowers, as more flowers attract more bees and more bees means more reproduction.

Best ended his lecture with saying thank you to TRU for supporting and hosting this event and to the City of Kamloops for becoming a ‘Bee City’ by promising to plant native plants and celebrate native pollinators.

Number of international students at TRU rising TRU has experienced an influx in international enrolment both this semester and last Jennifer Will NEWS EDITOR Ω The number of international students on TRU’s campus has been steadily increasing, with non-domestic students accounting for 28 per cent of the on-campus population in the fall semester. However, this rapid enrolment growth has continued into the winter semester and there has been a growth of 10.9 per cent this semester alone.

According to recent numbers put out at the March 23 Board of Governors meeting, there are a total of 8,555 students on campus. These numbers are up from the 8,325 students enroled in the fall term. Between the two semesters, this equates to 1,123 new students and a 47 per cent growth rate in international students. Overall, 61 per cent of new students on campus were international.

The country contributing the highest number of students is India, with 45 per cent of

students. Countries like China, Nigeria, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe are also well-represented on campus.

Many of the international students on campus are enroled in the School of Business and Economics (SoBE). 57 per cent of international students are enroled in the SoBE. The growth in international enrolment can be attributed to a variety of internal and external factors. Internally this could mean targeted marketing campaigns on behalf of TRU, and externally the growth could be related to things like Canada’s expedited visa program.

Major growth of international student enrolment started back in May 2012 when the provincial government launched the British Columbia’s International Education Strategy. The three main goals of this strategy are to create a global education system, ensure quality learning experiences and create economic growth and opportunities for B.C. communities and businesses.

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After last month's chemical attack on former Russian spy Sergei Skirpal many want a peaceful resolution Morgan Hunter

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CONTRIBUTOR Ω The tensions with Russia have continued to grow in the wake of Putin’s re-election. While Putin has had a lead in the polls, Russian diplomats continue to be exiled by U.S. and European countries.

The issues started when Sergei Skripal, a former Russian spy, was poisoned along with his daughter Yulia with a chemical nerve agent in the United Kingdom. The U.K. was the first country to expel Russian diplomats.

Since then, 60 Russian diplomats were given only one week to leave the United States, as U.S. authorities decided to close the Russian consulate in Seattle due to the Skripal case.

Other countries to expel diplomats include Germany, France, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Netherlands and Ukraine.

The White House has since released a statement on the expulsion of its Russian diplomats.

“The United States takes this action in conjunction with our NATO allies and partners around the world in response to Russia’s use of a military-grade chemical weapon on the soil of the United Kingdom. Today’s actions make the United States safer by reducing Russia’s ability to spy on Americans and to conduct covert operations that threaten America’s national security,” read the White House press release.

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The total number of expelled diplomats is now around 180, with Russia now expelling American diplomats in response. Canadian and Russian relations have been negatively impacted as well due to the already standing accusations of Russia attempting to meddle with the Canadian election back in 2015.

In the process, the Russian government has expelled four Canadian diplomats from their country in response.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has since called for Putin to directly answer for the attack.

"Russian President Vladimir Putin needs to answer for Russia's role in the nerve gas attack," Trudeau said.

The next day, the Russian embassy tweeted its response, attempting to accuse the Prime Minister of "using confrontational and unproductive rhetoric.”

Here on campus, students were asked how they felt about the tensions in Russia. Of 50 students interviewed, 84 per cent said weren’t aware of the rising tensions.

However, Thomas Macholan, a TRU student who came from Cambridge, U.K. and is now a second-year engineering student, believes that it has “no good ending”.

“The fact is is that we have been a time of peace for a while now and with social media being the way is,” he said. “There really is no way to keep a secret for long and with that, previous rival countries are always at each other's throats, waiting for the day they get a reason to fight.”

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Snowbombing hits Sun Peaks for another successful year Now in its second year Snowbombing hopes to create a tradition of winter mountain partying Cailyn Mocci ARTS EDITOR Ω Snowbombing was back at Sun Peaks for the second year with hopes of creating a tradition of winter mountain partying. This year opened with new experiences as Coors Light Snowbombing 2018 continued the good vibes in the snow-covered grounds of Sun Peaks. The village was a sea of sounds as DJs electrified the resort with bassy and energetic beats.

Music poured out of the Coors Light Basecamp stage all afternoon as skiers and snowboarders cruised through the Village.

Basecamp was home to an adult playground equipped with oversized lawn chairs, bean bags, an up-scaled beer pong complete with volleyballs, the classic red Coors Light bins and of course enough cold ones to go around once or twice.

As the afternoon slowly became night, the party started to pick up with many of the main stages opening for a night full of dancing.

Saturday evening was the opening night for this year’s headlining stage. The Forest Stage was hailed as the home of headlining acts Daniel Caesar and NGHTMRE, with Odesza closing out the festival Sunday night.

Coors Light Snowbombing 2018 may have had a year under their belt with their return to Sun Peaks, but that did not save them from the expected difficulties.

The festival was stacked with amazing acts, but for some performers getting an audience was a difficult task, though no fault of their own.

Returning DJ Kempeh was set to kick off the Forest Stage but instead played the majority of his set for the crowd of volunteers and security personal due to set

up delays. With doors set to open at 4 P.M., crowds didn’t start trickling in until gates actually opened at 5:45 P.M. This set back didn’t stop Kempeh from pumping out dance-inducing tracks one after another.

Once crowds started to form around the main stage, the first major act of the evening, Daniel Caesar, started off with smooth vocals and deep baselines that had the whole crowd swaying.

With all the hype, Daniel Caesar left a lot to be expected from his short set of barely five songs.

Goldlink picked up the pace with a high energy set sure to keep the entire crowd warm as the temperature dropped with the sun. Goldlink kept the audience going with his crazy stage presence and charisma. Finishing off his set, Goldlink paid homage to his tour manager’s birthday by rocking the Forest Stage with a little Nirvana.

Though Daniel Caesar opened with a funky set, his short time on stage left a lot to be expected from those in attendance. (Justin Moore/The Omega) Finishing night one of the Forest Stage was headliner number two, NGHTMRE. Hailing from Las Vegas, this electronic dance music superstar packed the stage with high energy levels and monstrous basslines fit for

the hardcore ravers in the crowd.

Coors Light Snowbombing 2018 has another year under their belt with more to come as the years go on. It looks like this winter festival is one for any EDM or mountain sports fan’s books.

Ski jumps, grandiose costumes and a pool full of slush and ice Snowbombing’s very cold Slush Cup drops contestants into a pool of water 40 below Justin Moore CONTRIBUTOR Ω Live concerts and events crowded the small Village of Sunpeaks this past weekend at the second annual Coors Light Snowbombing 2018. From morning snow yoga, or snowga, to headlining artists such as Daniel Caesar, participants of the event weren't lacking entertainment, least of all with the second running of Slush Cup.

Slush Cup, for those that missed the annual competition or couldn’t find a spot to spectate amongst the many onlookers, is just how it sounds, but much colder. The willing volunteers, dressed in shark costumes, Viking outfits and banana suits, just to name a few, were gathered on the ski hill between the two lifts. One by one, by ski or by snowboard, they launched themselves down into a pit of slush water that was estimated to

be -40 degrees.

While approximately 60 people were set to volunteer, only around 30 brave souls dared to enter the competition, complete with a snow-jump into the slush, a rescue from the Sunpeaks Fire and Rescue team and then followed by a complimentary hot tub party for those "slushed."

Competitors of the Shush Cup all competed for three categories, the furthest distance off the jump, the best costume or lack

The freezing slush failed to crush the spirits of the many that dared to enter the Slushcup, including viking Patrick Gravelle. (Justin Moore/The Omega)

Firefighters pulled many bananas, vikings and unicorns out of the water during the event. (Justin Moore/Ω)

thereof in some cases and the biggest wipeout.

Best costume went to a red-bearded man, Patrick Gravelle, for wearing nothing more than a fur kilt, equipped with a Viking shield and goat horn at his belt. Gravelle acted fearless emerging from the slush, screaming a tribute to Valhalla repeatedly before jumping into the hot tub.

The longest jump award went to Austin Oliver, who gained a

significant amount of speed, making for a phenomenal launch into the freezing water, with the biggest wipeout going to a snowboarder named Dylan, who was brave enough to make the jump twice.

Many walked away smiling and amused by the close to the two-hour event, heading back to the slopes for the remainder of the afternoon, while others stayed close to the hot tub before attending the evening shows.

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Five things to do after the end of the semester Jennifer Will NEWS EDITOR Ω The semester is basically over, and with just exam week left, most things on campus are wrapping up.

It’s now time for things like yearend parties, final meetings, the Last Class Bash and the impending graduation ceremony. Some students will be heading back home for the next four months, but for those of you still in Kamloops or on campus, here are five things you can do here at TRU and around town.

Go green

On May 21 the TRU Sustainability Office will be hosting it’s 21st annual Trash Bash. The event is not only a way to help keep campus beautiful and litter-free, but also a fun way to get outside with friends, classmates and colleagues. The clean up will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will be followed up by a barbeque.

Tired of the humdrum of city life. Live and little! Get out and explore the Thompson-Nicola's many trails and hiking spots. (David Pursehouse/Flickr)

Go to the theatre

New this year, the Hydra Performing Arts Festival, is being put on by TRU’s Actors Workshop Theatre and Chimera Theatre. This festival will showcase twelve new works by Kamloops artists and is sure to be riddled with fun as it explores theatre, dance and music. . Some of the shows are for all ages and others will be for adults only. The shows will run from 6 p.m. to 11:55 p.m. from May 10 to 19.

Tickets are $15 per show, with discount festival passes available. Tickets can be purchased online at Chimera Theatre’s website https://www.chimeratheatre. com/tickets.

Hit the trails

The wine trails and not the ones you have to hike, obviously! Whether you’re new to the province or you’ve lived here all your life, hitting the wine trail is something unique to the province and you get to try wine from local producers. Wine Lovers Tours is offering an unforgettable day of sipping that includes a visit to Privato, Harper's Trail, Sagewood and Monte Creek. The cost is $87.52 per person plus taxes, with rates available for group bookings. To reserve your spot, you can call Wine Lovers Tours at 779981-0557. Tours run for a variety of weekend days in April, May and June.

Join a movement

The annual Kamloops Walk for Peace, Social Justice and the Environment will host a walk and music festival on June 23. The group is a social action organization which advocates for things like clean water, fair trade, green energy, public health care, and a vibrant democracy. They have partnered up with local bands, and will have music right up until 8 p.m. There will also be a walk, a rally, food, speakers and entertainment. The event will run from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Riverside Park.

Cross something off your bucket list

Ever wanted to go skydiving? Well the Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association (KTRA) is giving you a chance to cross this thrilling activity off your bucket list while raising money for charity with their event Soar for More. Jumpers will need to raise a minimum of $350 to cover their tandem jump. A portion of the $350 will go back to KTRA, with additional money going directly back to KTRA and its programs. The jump will take place on June 2 and you can contact Crystal for your registration at 250 554-3811 or Cmoore@ktra.ca.

Scare yourself this weekend with new survival-thriller Quiet Place From former The Office star John Krasinski comes a new and exciting horror film Jonathan Malloy FILM CRITIC Ω Director and former The Office star John Krasinski seemed to have made himself a name with his patented dry wit and broad comedy chops. He now stars alongside his wife, Emily Blunt, in a truly apocalyptic, monster survival-thriller that must be the most diverging and exciting thing the director has done of yet.

Following a family in the proceeding days and months after the emergence of a vicious monster of unknown origin, we watch as a family headed by Krasinski and Blunt attempt to

live against the constant threat of attack. The mystery attackers in question operate on a sonic level, hunting anything that triggers their auditory sensors and chases them to an often violent end.

Krasinski, both in front of and behind the camera, creates a thoroughly interesting world and language for his film.

Having to limit their output of sound, the movie plays out in scenes of sign language and hushed whispers, allowing the camera to have the largest voice in the film, each movement and focusing of the lense creating a tighter circle around this family in peril.

While the direction and

cinematography are consistently at the top of their game, it cannot be understated how convincing each of the portrayals come across.

The dynamics between Krasinski and Blunt spark with intimacy, alongside a completely compelling performance from deaf actress Millicent Simmonds, as the eldest child of the pair.

Her performance brings a diversity and uniqueness to the film that further distances A Quiet Place from other recent horror films by way of profoundly caring for these parents in their attempt to keep their kids safe.

Cinematographer Charlotte Bruus Christensen operates with a palette of rich greens

and yellows that are punctuated with the bright red lights of the family’s farm warning system that is both beautiful and aching in its enclosing dread. The design of the creature must also be lauded that, although kept off screen for much of the runtime, is another addition to recent creepy evolutions to the movie monster mythos.

While some may draw stylistic comparisons to recent films such as 10 Cloverfield Lane or Don’t Breathe, Krasinski's film draws many more cues from the silent films and classic horrors of the 20th Century to create an experience that is already one of the year’s best and an exciting entrance to genre filmmaking

from an altogether unexpected place. This is not one to miss.

Question your own reality after reading All Our Wrong Todays Be prepared because this novel isn't your standard time-travelling adventure Morgan Hunter CONTRIBUTOR Ω All Our Wrong Todays is a full-on, self-aware, almost satire of any time travel story in a way that asks the reader to accept their regrets as they are.

In the book, the protagonist, Tom Barren, attempts to account for why the reader lives in the reality that is present and how that was all his fault.

The book strives in its attempt to convince readers that in this fabricated future, Tom grew up

with his own sense of reality.

Utilising the detailed structure of every point of Tom’s reality and explaining the non-detailed questions by answering with more of a philosophical explanation, the book allows you to become continually immersed in its world.

It also shows a lot of parallels with the belief that any kind of utopia is purely subjective.

In the reality that Tom describes, all food comes in pill form and world peace has been achieved, yet rock and roll never came to be as a result of there

never being the creation of a counterculture.

In a way, All Our Wrong Todays shows a perspective of how we as a society can continuously strive for a perfect world, yet the most positive outcomes come from the imperfections in life that can’t be resolved.

The book also attempts to speak on this theme through Tom’s father, who becomes distant from his family in trying to improve the future with his creation of time-travel.

Yet, this is ironic because why would someone need to

travel back to the past if all of society's problems have already been solved? However, the one flaw in an otherwise fascinating novel was the love story, where Tom’s continued romance comes at high cost to humanity.

Despite this, the characters are all likable and allow the reader to empathize with Tom in a lot of scenes. All in all, the novel is a great piece of science-fiction that deserves the attention of the public with its philosophical view on the state of imperfection and perfection itself.

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Most anticipated movies for the rest of your 2018

By Jonathan Malloy You Were Never Really Here (April 13, 2018)

Joaquin Phoenix’s brutal hitman Joe is tasked with the recovery of a politicians daughter after her abduction in this adaptation of Jonathan Ames’ book. With a score from Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood the film looks beautiful and dark, supposedly filling a niche that hasn’t been scratched since Scorsese’s Taxi Driver.

Avengers: Infinity War (April 27, 2018)

This is it, the end (or perhaps just the first part of the culmination?) of 18 films over the past decade that has all of our heroes attempting to save Earth from the massive purple Teletubbie that is Thanos. From what we’ve seen, expect to be shocked and thrilled at the immense scope the returning Russo brothers are bringing to this ambitious project.

Deadpool 2 (May 18, 2018)

The original Deadpool wowed audiences with how well it worked.

This sequel from one-half of the John Wick team looks to amplify the action and stakes with a plot that brings together the X-force in an attempt to save a mutant girl from time-traveling hitman Cable.

First Reformed (May 18, 2018)

A war veteran turned priest wrestles with his faith when a deadly threat is unearthed in his small town community. From the talent in front of and behind the camera to the gorgeous 4:3 cinematography this indie thriller is not one to miss.

The Incredibles 2 (June 15, 2018)

The original team comes back 13 years after the original film picking up with the super powered Parr family now attempting to return to everyday life despite the emerging and uncontrollable powers of their toddler Jack Jack. This is one sequel that has a lot to prove when it comes to living up to the pedigree of its predecessor.

Under the Silver Lake (June 22, 2018)

From the director of It Follows, the best horror film of the decade so far, comes a looping noir set amongst modern L.A. It follows an aimless Andrew Garfield as he attempts to uncover the disappearance of a girl and her ties to an underground cult.

Mission Impossible: Fallout (July 27, 2018)

The electric first trailer showcased glimpses of the insane action fans have come to expect from the series but with the addition of Rebecca Ferguson from the last film. Expect another exceptional entry in the short-fused spy series.

Suspiria (To Be Announced)

Many thought the remake of this 70’s Italian horror masterpiece was blasphemy at its finest. But with the staggering quality of the director of Call Me by Your Name and his assurance that it is a loose dream-like retelling of the film rather than an all out remake, this project has the potential to be an updated alternate take and a horror masterpiece in its own right.

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'Pack baseball team has a mixed start to 2018 season Baseball takes two wins and three loses as the new season begins Alvin Mutandiro SPORTS EDITOR Ω The TRU baseball team has started their 2018 season with two wins and three loses.

In the opening game against the Prairie Baseball Academy (PBA)

Dawgs, Tyler Hodder (Fort McMurray, AB.) threw seven innings, allowing three runs (one earned) on six hits and three walks.

He also struck out six Prairie batters. Dillon Ferguson (Kirkland, WA.) got the win, throwing two innings, allowing one unearned run.

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The ‘Pack started their scoring in the third inning when Vance Fode (Bow Island, AB.) brought in two runs with a double.

Fode also had a walk-in in game one. Liam Rihela had a RBI double in the fifth inning. He finished 2-4.

Down 4-3 going into the bottom of the ninth, Adam Filmon (Winnipeg, MB.) scored a one bases-loaded walk to tie the game.

The next pitch after that was a wild pitch, allowing Jordy Cunningham (Ladner, B.C.) to score the winning run.

Tyler Moskalyk (Thunder Bay, ON.) started game two and was excellent. He got the win as he threw a complete game shutout, allowing only four hits and striking out nine.

Rookie Matt Pidlisecky (Abbotsford, AB.) had a huge game in game two, going 3-5 with a RBI single, a RBI double and a two-run homerun.

Adam Filmon went 2-3 with a double and scored three times.

Taylor Van Ham (Medicine Hat, AB.) went 2-3 with a double.

Josh Iannetti (Fort McMurray, AB.) went 1-4 with a RBI single.

Jackson Dartnell (Winnipeg, MB.) and Josh Hillis (Calgary, AB.) both went 1-4 with a run scored.

Dartnell’s hit was a double.

After winning two games against the Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs, the WolfPack baseball team was back in action on April 1st against the same PBA Dawgs.

PBA would take both games of the doubleheader as the WolfPack

lost 11-7 and 15-5.

In game one, veteran Regan Gillis (Fort McMurray, AB.) got the start on the mound.

He tossed four innings (plus two batters), allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits. He struck out four batters.

Cole Paquin (Regina, SK.) suffered the loss, allowing six runs (five earned) in 1 1/3 innings.

Bryant Jameus (Kamloops, B.C.) struck out three batters over four innings.

Vance Fode (Bow Island, AB.) led the offense in game one, going 2-5 with a three-run home run. He had four RBIs in total.

Connor McKenzie (Kamloops, B.C.) went 3-5 with a double and two RBIs. Josh Snider (Moses Lake, WA.) went 2-4 with a double and a RBI. Liam Rihela (White Rock, B.C.) went 2-5. Adam Filmon (Winnipeg, MB.) went 1-5 with a run scored.

Left-hander Scott Wood (Stratford, ON.) got tagged with the loss in game two.

He threw five innings, allowing six runs (three earned) on seven hits and a walk. He struck out one batter.

Josh Snider allowed five runs (four earned) in two innings of work.

He struck out four batters.

Dillon Ferguson (Kirkland, WA.) allowed four runs (all earned) on four hits and he struck out four batters as well.

Josh Iannetti (Fort McMurray, AB.) went 1-2 with a two-RBI single, two walks and a run scored

in game two.

Zac Comeault (Pitt Meadows, B.C.) went 2-4 with a double and a RBI. Vance Fode went 2-5 with two runs scored. Cole Paquin ended the game 1-3 with two runs scored and a walk. Adam Filmon went 1-4 with a double.

The WolfPack baseball team was in action on April 5th as well as they took on the Okanagan College Coyotes for the first time this season.

Going into the day, both teams were 3-5 after two weekends.

They were supposed to play a doubleheader, but because of weather, they only play one game in, a game that didn’t go the ‘Pack’s way as they lost 13-2.

Tyler Hodder (Fort McMurray, AB.) started on the mound for the ‘Pack.

He didn’t have his best game, but still fought hard all game as he threw seven innings, allowing four runs on ten hits.

He struck out seven Coyote batters. Joe Siniscalchi (Burnaby, B.C.) came into the game in relief and allowed nine runs on seven hits.

Malik James (Toronto, ON.) brought in the WolfPack’s two runs with a single in the eighth inning. Adam Filmon (Winnipeg, MB.) collected another two hits, going 2-4 with a run scored and a walk.

Liam Rihela (White Rock, B.C.) went 1-4 with a run scored and a walk. Josh Snider (Moses Lake, WA.) and Connor McKenzie (Kamloops, B.C.) both went 1-4.

A look back at the WolfPack cheer squad's 2018 season Cheer squad constantly striving to improve themselves and win competitions Alvin Mutandiro SPORTS EDITOR Ω Looking back, the WolfPack Cheerleaders have been having an excellent season and have won back-to-back competitions.

The Thompson Rivers University WolfPack cheerleading teams came back with banners after a competition in Richmond on Feb. 24 and Feb. 25.

The WolfPack had both their competition and spirit squads involved in the Mardi Parti Championships at the Richmond Oval.

The TRU competition team scored 90 on their final day. They had 0.75 deducted after a stunt fall.

Their final total after two days of competition was 94.29 per cent.

“The fall was uncharacteristic in the beginning of the routine,” said WolfPack co-head coach Meaghan Blakely to TRU athletics.

“We fought to keep it up but the stunt was too angled to recover,” she continued. “The rest of the score changes reflected small differences in the routine from the Feb. 24 first performance.”

“The 94.29 per cent is the highest the program has ever scored,” she said. “Five years ago, our scores were about 66 per cent."

There were 15 teams from middle, high school and universities attending at the event, though Thompson Rivers was the lone university.

The WolfPack spirit team was involved in an exhibition division.

They scored a 90.13 out of 100 per cent on the first day.

“The team had a difficult warm-up and were very nervous since almost all of the athletes had never competed in cheer before,” said Blakely.

“This didn’t translate on the floor and they competed with confidence, energy and precision.

They had high scores in technique and performance which is difficult to do. We, as coaches were beyond impressed with their performance on day one,” she added.

The Spirit squad had 1.75 points deducted on the second day and finished at 89.17 per cent.

“This was a huge surprise. We weren’t expecting these scores from our prep team and are

ecstatic with the results,” said Blakely.

“We are so impressed with how the program performed and competed,” co-head coach Mikayla Levy told TRU athletics. “Each team strongly executed all the stunts, jumps and tumbling events they have been working on so far this season.”

Thompson Rivers had a final score of 86.7 out of 98 with a 91.26 per cent giving them a total of 90.26 per cent for the competition.

Co-head coach Mikayla Levy remained grounded despite how well her team did.

“They let their nerves get to them, which showed on the scoresheet,” she said. “Despite this, they needed to have a bad run to learn how to overcome it. It’s not easy to do what this team does. Their routine is exhausting they need to be strong physically and mentally to be able to perform to the best of their ability. Unfortunately, this weekend they let nerves take over.”

Despite the win, Blakely believes there is room for improvement too.

“They did OK. They came in first, but they are capable of more.

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Things weren’t executed to their full potential,” she said. “Nothing touched on the floor which was great. They had great recovery, were both smart and calm at times of difficulty. But there were nerves that don’t usually exist for them.”

Both Blakely and Levy seem to have good heads on their shoulders and they understand the importance of having high expectations. With a mindset like that it's no wonder the team keeps improving and winning.

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