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Dorm room burn teaches U of S students about fire safety EMILY KLATT Staff Writer

It is not every day that a fire is lit outside of the Peter MacKinnon Building at the University of Saskatchewan, but that is exactly what happened on Sept. 3 during the U of S Students’ Union Welcome Week.

The unique display was part of a dorm room fire simulation meant to teach students the importance of fire safety. Two mock dorm rooms were constructed in the middle of the plaza. A controlled burn took place, ignited by common items found within the home. Students watched as the blaze engulfed a space much like the ones that they actually live in.

A collaboration between the U of S and the Saskatoon Fire Department, the dorm room burn was created to teach students valuable lessons about fire safety. Quintin Zook, director of consumer services at the U of S, explained exactly why the burn took place.

“The purpose of the demonstration is to provide an opportunity to show students how quickly a fire does spread and the importance of safety when dealing with any heat source or combustibles. The other purpose is to demonstrate how little

time you have to react once you do hear the fire alarm before the dorm would be engulfed by flames,” Zook said.

Over 2,200 students live in U of S residences during the school year. For many, this is their first time living away from home. Living on your own can offer many lessons, including those about safety. However, fire safety is not always at the forefront of students’ minds. Between classes, homework and socialization, other topics take precedence. Since fires are an uncommon occurrence in

residence buildings, concern may be low.

While Zook acknowledges that dorm room fires are rare, this makes learning proper safety procedures all the more necessary.

“It is important for all students to understand how quickly a fire can spread, how common items can cause a fire if not monitored and the risk to a student is great in the event of a fire,” Zook said.

Unattended cooking is the most common cause of dormitory fires. To help prevent this and other fire hazards,

U of S residences have taken several measures to ensure that students are informed.

“People that live in the university residence building are provided a residence handbook which lists many items which are banned from rooms because of their high risk, such as hot plates, candles and smoking,” Zook said. “Communicating these risks to the residents is the method, as well as our staff being aware if they notice any of these risks in our buildings.”

Regular fire drills are also conducted so that students

Kayle Neis The Saskatoon Fire Department extinguishes a controlled dorm room burn during the U of S Students’ Union Welcome Week.

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are aware of proper safety procedures in case of an emergency.

“Proper procedure if they hear a fire alarm would be to vacate the building and go to the designated meeting point outside the building,” Zook said.

While the U of S does provide other information about fire safety, the dorm room burn offers a new and engaging way to learn about the issue. Seeing the risk first hand makes the consequences of dorm fires all the more real.

The demonstration was a controlled burn but the consequences were definitely realistic. It only takes a matter of seconds for a fire to spread and become dangerous. With this idea in mind, Zook offered other ways that students can stay safe in their dorm rooms.

“Students should not use prohibited items in rooms that present a higher risk.

They should ensure that when cooking they are paying attention to their cooking and always be aware of potential risks and if maintenance is required to notify someone so repairs can be done,” Zook said.

With a lot of information and a little preparation, it is easy for students to prevent fires from occurring. By being aware of proper risks and procedures, they are not only lowering the risk of fires but they may even be saving a life.

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International students an integral part of university experience KEIGHLAGH DONOVAN News Editor

With over 105 countries represented in its student population for 2015-16, the University of Saskatchewan recognizes the value of its international students and aims to continually improve their overall experience away from home.

The fall enrollment numbers were officially released on Tuesday, Sept. 8 and 2,238 international students are enrolled in fall term classes at the U of S. Making up 8.8 per cent of the student population, the university acknowledges the need to support their transition by providing a variety of services.

According to Derek Tannis, manager of the International Student and Study Abroad Centre, the U of S takes an integrated approach when it comes to its programs and services. All student centres are open to international students and services are available across campus, though there remain several opportuni-

ties unique to the international student experience.

“ISSAC, along with the College of Graduate Studies and Research office, offer special services in terms of pre-arrival and arrival support; for example the soft landing program that we provide to all international students who are new to the U of S students includes a free taxi ride and free hotel for their first night,” Tannis said.

Saskatchewan has a lot to offer international students, according to Tannis, from lifestyle to job opportunities. He argues that the province’s economy is particularly attractive to students looking to study in Canada.

Recruiting and retaining international students, however, also benefits domestic students and the entire campus community.

“For students who are on campus who have come from Northern Saskatchewan or another part of the province, or even from Saskatoon, and haven’t really had a chance to learn about how things are done in other parts of the world, they don’t have to go anywhere because the world has come to them,” Tannis said.

Kumkum Azad, a biology graduate student, came to the U of S from Bangladesh in May 2013

and speaks of the difficulty in transitioning to a new country, city and school.

“Honestly, when I moved here it was horrible, cultural shock, language shock, everything. I think it happens for everyone,” Azad said. “But when my classes started, and I started my TA in September, these interactions made me much more comfortable.”

Jebunnessa Chapola, a doctoral student in women’s, gender and sexualities studies at the U of S, is also from Bangladesh and did not hesitate to become actively engaged within the community.

“If you want to be a successful professional, you have to be connected with your own community. If you want to build up your nation, you have to be connected with your community first. First family, community, then nation,” Chapola said.

Although the top two countries with a presence on campus are China and Nigeria, there are over 150 students from India, over 90 students from Iran and between 30-80 from Bangladesh, United States, Ghana, Vietnam, South Korea and Saudi Arabia.

“There is a real opportunity to open up and ask questions and

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There are many ways that students can get involved in internationalization through ISSAC or the Global Connections Network, which is co-ordinated by ISSAC and the U of S Students’ Union and is a group of associations that are involved with internationalization. There are also several intercultural and cultural student groups, but the key is to get involved.

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Chapola has studied in Bangladesh, Sweden, Norway and the United States and insists that the U of S is a leading institution.

“The resources on campus and also off campus, these are all unique, I have not seen those before. The main barrier is that the U of S offers less scholarships. That would be my main critique. The way that the culture has developed here to help out students, not only international students, it is a wonderful university. I love it.”

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Collaboratorium celebrates its inaugural summer at the U of S CHELSEA POWRIE

Culture Editor University of Saskatchewan humanities students had the opportunity to put their skills to use this summer through a new undergraduate research initiative called Collaboratorium, which offered summer jobs relating to historical research.

Keith Paulson, professor

Caitlin Taylor / Photo Editor Colin Ormond and Keith Paulson at Collaboratorium headquarters on campus.

of history and research chair in Aboriginal and community-engaged history, started Collaboratorium in the spring of 2015 with the intent of offering students job experiences within the field of humanities — the same way science students can count on jobs in laboratories.

“If you’re in science, once you know the scientific method, you can start asking big important questions,” Paulson said. “I think too often history is thought of as ‘all those guys who talk about dates.’”

The historical research completed by the students focuses on the communities they were able to work in over the summer, which is an important part of Collaboratorium.

Undergraduate participants in this program had the opportunity to explore the nature of oral histories among native Canadian communities and to learn more about methods of cataloguing alternative methods of historical archiving.

The program is a unique opportunity for undergraduate students, especially those involved in the arts. According to Paulson, students in science

disciplines frequently have opportunities to contribute to their area of study, whereas arts students sometimes struggle to make their mark.

Paulson wants to change that and his aim for Collaboratorium is to reflect that change. The students who participated in this summer’s program demonstrated a great deal of potential and Paulson is proud of their efforts.

“Some of these students are pretty strong students; they're showing real aptitude and initiative, and maybe they're going to think about grad school,” Paulson said.

Paulson insists that humanities students should feel vindicated in the same way that science students are able to when provided with this kind of opportunity.

“Maybe you have a parent at home who is saying, 'Major in history? Where is that going to take you?'” Paulson said.

“With this program, you can say, ‘Well, I just got a whole summer job working in history.'”

Graduate student Colin Ormond is studying history and ran the day-to-day operations

of Collaboratorium this summer, and he is enthusiastic about the program as a whole.

“It's great to see how students get to work with communities and see how their work is actually applied,” Ormond said. “It's a really valuable experience beyond just handing in work to your prof and never having to deal with that topic again.”

One of the research projects completed this summer focused on recent immigrants to Canada. Some of the research questions that were asked in the project’s interview process included whether participants found Saskatoon to be a welcoming place, as well as their personal history of coming to Saskatoon.

According to Paulson, some immigrants feel that their history has been overwritten by someone with more power or authority.

“It's great to be part of a process that's bringing agency to someone,” Paulson said.

Collaboratorium also joined efforts with various historical sites across Saskatchewan this summer, with the aim of improving visitors' experienc-

es and including information viewable on smartphones.

Participants in the summer program provided information on existing Saskatchewan historical spots, as well as suggestions for improvements to the current map of Saskatchewan Tourism’s recommended spots.

“We can now look at these sites and say, ‘How many of these are commemorating women or First Nations?’”

Paulson said. “Instead of being passive and waiting for a community to approach us, we can be proactive.”

Paulson is interested in making the Collaboratorium history project available to all U of S students. He made it clear that anyone, regardless of their discipline of study, can participate in the program.

Although Collaboratorium was a new initiative this summer, its creators hope to build on its success by making it a recurring opportunity. Paulson and Ormond hope that more students will get involved and that their headquarters in the Arts building on campus will become a home base for students in the humanities.

One Health Club brings holistic view of health to campus EMILY KLATT Staff Writer

In an increasingly globalized world, it is no surprise that the well-being of one group is connected to the well-being of another. The University of Saskatchewan One Health Club is examining this concept of interconnectedness.

One Health Club strives to show the interconnectedness between human, animal and environmental health. It brings together students from multiple colleges who work together to solve complicated problems related to health and science. Through a variety of initiatives, the club hopes to raise discussion about the wider world.

The club is based upon the principles of the One Health concept. One Health is a worldwide strategy involving the co-operative effort of science professionals across the fields of medicine, veterinary science and environmental

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science to improve the health of everyone.

Jenn Nyhof, president of the One Health Club, recognizes the importance of this interconnectedness. As a fourthyear student in the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, she was drawn to the One Health concept after observing it in practice.

“My career beforehand was in public health as a public health inspector in northern Manitoba and because of that I got to work with professionals from across a wide variety of disciplines,” Nyhof said. “I was able to work with veterinarians, and physicians, and nurses and engineers, and we worked together to solve problems.”

For students at the U of S, this topic may be of particular interest. As young people working towards professional careers, gaining insight into the One Health concept may help enhance career opportunities. Additionally, it is students who will be working to solve global problems in the future.

While the One Health Club shows the connection between human, animal and environmental health, it also shows

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the connection between disciplines.

“I think that the activities, events and projects that we undertake basically bring together students from different colleges, so I consider ourselves a very inclusive club. There’s no college or faculty that we don’t think could benefit from the One Health concept. Our goal is to build relationships and collaborate amongst the colleges to help solve complex health-related problems,” Nyhof said.

In order to promote the One Health concept, the club provides a variety of resources and events to the campus community. Its website hosts discussions, posts links and helps connect students to more information about One Health.

There is also a Facebook page for students and participants.

“In the past, we’ve hosted a number of events and hosted speakers that have talked about diseases that are transmittable between animals and humans.

We’ve had events where we discuss ethical dilemmas that are common to a number of health-related disciplines. In the fall, we’re planning a comparative methodology event

where we’re basically having speakers present and highlight how similarly these processes occur in both humans and animals,” Nyhof said.

If students need an incentive to get involved, One Health Club may also be useful for a future career.

“I think being involved in the club opens a number of opportunities for professional development, opportunities to attend conferences and really grow within your own college, but as you go on into your professional career, it allows you to build those leadership skills also,” Nyhof said.

Nyhof believes that the club’s holistic approach to health is

an extremely important one; however, solving problems requires the effort and dedication of everyone.

“Complex problems require complex solutions with ideas and input from a variety of professionals,” Nyhof said. “I don’t think that there’s any issue that exists out there right now, especially those related to health, that have one-track answers.

“I think that for every problem there are a number of contributing factors, and to be able to understand all of the factors and how to best address them, you need input from professionals in a wide variety of fields.”

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Art therapy connects U of S campus to Saskatoon core KEIGHLAGH DONOVAN News Editor

For the first time in five years, Saskatoon Community Youth Arts Programming Inc. is bringing its Urban Canvas Project back to Saskatoon and Jane McWhirter, who works with the University of Saskatchewan community engagement team at Station 20 West, is eager to spread the word.

Established in 2001, SCYAP is a response to the social, economic and educational needs

of at-risk youth in Saskatoon.

Through arts and cultural programming, SCYAP stimulates personal development, empowerment and redirection to healthy, happy and productive lives. Initially operating from 2001-11, SCYAP’s Urban Canvas Project provided art training and life skills, personal development coaching, empowerment and employment readiness training, until it lost its funding.

The project has since had its funding renewed by the Government of Saskatchewan and Eagle Feather News, among other partners and volunteers, and will be operating by the end of September.

When McWhirter quit drugs,

Supplied / Cory Schewaga Jane McWhirter shares her passion for the arts with youth in Saskatoon’s core.

drinking and her job simultaneously, she felt lost and speaks to the program’s significance in her own personal journey.

“What that program did for me was for eight months, I was employed for 40 hours a week to be an artist but at the same time we worked on lifebuilding skills,” McWhirter said. “We worked on addictions, healthy relationships, healthy boundaries and confidence building. We also saw a number of artists speak and heard about what kind of jobs people had within the arts. It is basically a program that uses art as a tool to move people’s lives into a better direction.”

As one of the last graduates from the program, McWhirter became actively employed with SCYAP and eventually enrolled in the bachelor of fine arts program at the U of S and gained further employment opportunities. One such opportunity is her work with the U of S community engagement team in the university’s office at Station 20 West. A community enterprise centre in the heart of Saskatoon’s west-side core neighbourhoods, Station 20 West

provides a single location to make a variety of services more accessible to the city’s core demographic.

“If people want to get advice about university, instead of going all the way across the river and going onto campus, which is kind of like a crazy foreign land if you have never really been there, we have a small office there that is a lot more personable and right in the core so people can access it easier,” McWhirter said.

According to McWhirter, having spaces such as Station 20 West, SCYAP and a program like the Urban Canvas Project allows for relationship building that stimulates self-confidence in individuals struggling to find a healthy life path.

“I haven’t gone to school for art therapy specifically but I feel like what we do is art therapy,” McWhirter said. “A lot of what I do is simply sitting down, being with someone and building that connection with someone.”

McWhirter believes that when people have the support and supplies to create something with their hands, it can free up their mind from various

anxieties or insecurities.

“For a lot of people when their hands are busy, their mind gets a break but another thing art does is it builds confidence.

That feeling of pride is strange because some of these people have never felt it before and it is exciting.”

SCYAP, Station 20 West and the Urban Canvas Project are working to cater to a portion of the community that may not have as great of access to the U of S or its corresponding services.

“By helping people find their own skills and establishing those skills, it does wonders for their self-esteem. I think that is what art is, it is showing people what they are capable of doing.”

McWhirter encourages U of S students to get involved, become aware and learn from the community around them.

“Education can happen all the time, whether you are enrolled in classes or not, it is really up to you. Even if you are in school, you can just pass classes and not learn anything, but it is really about being eager to learn and seeking out lessons and being open to new experiences.”

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Week 1 NFL Picks: The 2015 season is finally here TYLER WAGNER Whether you play fantasy football, Pick’Em, bet on the games or just enjoy watching NFL football every Sunday, this column is for you. Stay up to date with the weekly match-ups and storylines as myself and the Sheaf ’s sports editor Austin Arvay go head-to-head in a weekly Pick’Em. Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New England Patriots (Sept. 10) This NFL season will be kicking off with the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots taking on the powerhouse offence of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh will be playing without their stud running back, Le’Veon Bell who is suspended for the first two games because of the NFL drug policy. Regardless, Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown should provide a difficult time for the New England defence. Tom Brady, who was initially supposed to be suspended for the start of the season because of the Deflategate incident, will play. It should be a heavily offensive contest with these two studs at quarterback.

Tyler: Pittsburgh Austin: New England Indianapolis Colts vs. Buffalo Bills (Sept. 13) Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts will be the first to face this year’s frightening Buffalo defence. Luck is one of the best young quarterbacks in the game and is looking to have yet another great season after posting better numbers in each of his seasons in the league. Buffalo has an entirely new look on the offensive side this year, starting the fifth-year Tyrod Taylor as well as acquiring star running back Lesean Mccoy.

Tyler: Buffalo Austin: Indianapolis Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers (Sept. 13) A classic divisional rivalry will open the season for both Green Bay and Chicago. Aaron Rodgers will be without one of his biggest weapons for all of the 2015 season, as Jordy Nelson tore his ACL in the preseason. Rodgers is an elite quarterback but will be put to the test this season. The Bears lost stud receiver Brandon Marshall in the offseason and are hoping their defence will rebound after a tough 2014 season where they went 5-11.

Tyler: Green Bay Austin: Green Bay Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans (Sept. 13) Kansas City is looking to rebound off a rough passing season in which quarterback Alex Smith didn’t throw a single touchdown to a wide receiver. Houston has one of the most dangerous run defences with J.J. Watt and JaDeveon Clowney, as well as acquiring a plug in the middle that is Vince Wilfork. Regardless of how good the Houston defence is, they will be taking on the fastest running back in the league, Jamaal Charles.

Tyler: Houston Austin: Kansas City

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Carolina Panthers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (Sept. 13) Carolina won the NFC South at 7–8–1 and have a very solid defence anchored by Luke Kuechly, who is arguably the best middle linebacker in the league and causes problems for any opposing offence. Jacksonville’s second-year quarterback Blake Bortles is looking to take the next step in his career and after a couple dismal seasons in Jacksonville, they look to have a better year with rookie T.J. Yeldon in the backfield.

Tyler: Carolina Austin: Carolina Cleveland Browns vs. New York Jets (Sept. 13) New York has a powerhouse defence this year after getting Darrelle Revis in the offseason and drafting top prospect Leonard Williams. They also acquired receiver Brandon Marshall, who is looking to make a difference and be a solid number one option in New York. Cleveland is hoping to have a better season after they made a late playoff push.

The loss of Brian Hoyer as quarterback will leave some question marks on the Browns’ offence, but their defence is solid and will look to keep them in games.

Tyler: New York Austin: New York Seattle Seahawks vs. St. Louis Rams (Sept. 13) Seattle went from having the most dominant defence in the league to also having one of the most dangerous offences as well. “Beast Mode” Marshawn Lynch is ready to have another dominate rushing season, as is quarterback Russell Wilson. After signing superstar tight end Jimmy Graham, this offence is feared by the entire league. St. Louis, however, has a very strong defence and after trading for quarterback Nick Foles will be serious playoff contenders.

Tyler: Seattle Austin: St. Louis Miami Dolphins vs. Washington Redskins (Sept. 13) Miami’s quarterback Ryan Tannehill had an excellent season last year and was a top 10 quarterback. Washington’s quarterback situation is a little bit more complicated after giving the starting job to Kirk Cousins who has been Robert Griffin III’s backup since the start of his career. Entering his fourth year, he has finally ousted Griffin and gets his first chance to start.

Tyler: Miami Austin: Miami Cincinnati Bengals vs. Oakland Raiders (Sept. 13) Cincinnati was one of three AFC North teams to make the playoffs last year and they hope to start off strong against an up-and-coming Raiders team. Quarterback Andy Dalton will look to rebound after a tough 2014 and his favourite target, AJ Green, will hope to help. Oakland is on the right track with second year quarterback Derek Carr, as they gave him some help with the draft choice of game changer Amari Cooper.

Tyler: Cincinnati Austin: Oakland Detroit Lions vs. San Diego Chargers (Sept. 13) Both of these teams posses receivers looking to have bounce-back seasons. Calvin Johnson, also known as “Megatron,” had a nagging injury last year and is hoping to have a healthy and successful season. Golden Tate had to step up in his place last season but it was clear that Matt Stafford was missing his star receiver. Keenan Allen had a bad year last year after a great rookie season with the Chargers. San Diego is hoping that they can chalk that one up to the notorious “sophomore slump.”

Tyler: San Diego Austin: Detroit

Baltimore Ravens vs. Denver Broncos (Sept. 13) The ageless Peyton Manning is looking to have yet another record breaking season. Demaryius Thomas is still the number one option in Denver in front of Emmanuel Sanders. Baltimore is coming off two straight years of being 8–8.

Last year their season was surrounded by the controversy of Ray Rice, who was released after he was suspended for domestic violence.

Tyler: Denver Austin: Denver New Orleans Saints vs. Arizona Cardinals (Sept. 13) Arizona had very strong showing last year and is only going to improve from it this year. They have a few young studs on offence, with wide receiver John Brown and running back Andre Ellington. New Orleans lost their star offensive player Jimmy Graham and it will be interesting to see if Drew Brees will be able to maintain the great numbers he’s put up year after year without Graham.

Tyler: Arizona Austin: Arizona Tennessee Titans vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Sept. 13) This is the matchup of the first and second overall draft choices of this year: quarterbacks Jameis Winston versus Marcus Mariota. This game puts a lot of pressure on both rookies, as there was a lot of controversy around who should’ve been selected first. Winston will look to show that he was rightfully the first pick and prove not only to his team that they made the right choice, but also prove it to himself.

Tyler: Tampa Bay Austin: Tampa Bay New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys (Sept. 13) Dallas had the most dangerous rushing attack last year with DeMarco Murray. However, much of the rushing credit needs to be given to their talented young offensive line. New York has one of the most exciting young players in the league in receiver Odell Beckham Jr. You may remember him from last year for having arguably the nicest catch of all-time. He looks to have yet another explosive year after putting up some of the best numbers of any rookie in quite some time.

Tyler: Dallas Austin: Dallas Philadelphia Eagles vs. Atlanta Falcons (Sept. 14) Dan Quinn takes over as the Falcons’ new head coach and will look to improve on the league’s worst defence from last year. The duo of Matt Ryan and Julio Jones will return, looking to match their success of previous seasons. The Eagles had one of the most interesting offseasons filled with a plethora of trades, as they lost stud running back Lesean McCoy and starting quarterback Nick Foles.

Tyler: Philadelphia Austin: Atlanta Minnesota Vikings vs. San Francisco 49ers (Sept. 14) Part two of Monday Night Football marks the return of running back Adrian Peterson, following his roller coaster 2014 season. Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will look to build off his rookie campaign and will have more weapons at his disposal this time around. San Francisco had a tough offseason with the departure of seven starters from last year. They also lost prominent head coach Jim Harbaugh who resigned after taking the team to the playoffs three of the last four years.

Tyler: Minnesota Austin: Minnesota

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Women’s soccer team ready for new year AUSTIN ARVAY Sports Editor

After winning their first medal of any kind — a bronze in the Canada West championships — the Huskies women’s soccer team is looking to build on their new-found success.

The team graduated zero players and brought in some highly-touted recruits, making last year’s strong squad even more dangerous. With the core of the team still intact for this year and at least a couple more years after, the future is bright for the Huskies.

Head coach Jerson Barandica-Hamilton is returning for

a second year after a tremendous debut season. The team set a program record for wins and there were some excellent individual performances last season that helped the Dogs come within one win of qualifying for the national championships.

Following the breakout year for the team, BarandicaHamilton is excited for the new season.

“It was our best year yet for the program. This year we have high expectations because we have a very experienced group. To be honest, we’re just trying to take it day by day and focus on each game as it comes up, but ideally we would love to take it one more step and qualify for the national championships.”

With 13 of the 21 players on the roster hailing from Saskatoon, many of the players have

played together at some point in their careers. A handful of them have stated how much the team feels like a “family” and they use that sense of teamwork to their advantage.

“I think one of our biggest strengths is the familiarity with everyone. Everyone is comfortable, the players know their strengths, they know their weaknesses and I think also the experience of having been to a final four will help us this year,” BarandicaHamilton said. “I think also there is that winning desire to take it to the next level; there is an eagerness and wanting to see how good we can be.”

With another year of experience and an already complete roster from top to bottom, there isn’t really a weakness anywhere in the Huskies’ line-up. With a good crop of reserves that could

easily start on any other team in the country, the depth of this team makes them that much better. With such a talented group of players, they will surely push each other to be better every single day in practice.

Even with such a solid group of players, BarandicaHamilton knows that nothing comes easy, especially in the ultra-competitive Canada West conference.

“Being able to perform on an everyday basis is key in this conference. CanWest is by far the toughest conference in Canada and every weekend you have to show up. Having that consistency in our play will be key,” BarandicaHamilton said.

Barandica-Hamilton is excited about the line-up he has for the upcoming season.

“On the defensive side,

our captain Meagan Manson plays hard every single game and you know you’re going to get an honest effort. Erica Parenteau is another player who likes to go on the attack and help out defensively. Kelly Cerkwoniak is a fifth-year, she’s very active and finds pockets well and she’s very technically sound.

“Attacking-wise you have Erica Hindmarsh, Jenelle Zapski — who had a phenomenal year last year — Leesa Eggum and Rita Fetch; there’s variety.

We’re hitting a point where we’re eager to get going and start playing some games.”

The women’s season gets underway on Sept. 12 with a home game versus the University of Manitoba Bisons.

On Sept. 13 they will do battle with the University of Winnipeg Wesmen, with both games set to kick off at 12:00 p.m.

Caitlin Taylor / Photo Editor After a pair of successful seasons, both the Huskies men’s and women’s soccer teams have been training hard in the offseason to take the next step this year. Both squads are poised for big years in the Canada West.

Men’s soccer team looks to continue winning ways AUSTIN ARVAY After last year’s recordbreaking season, the Huskies men’s soccer team is back on the pitch and hungry for more.

In 2014, the team claimed it’s first Canada West championship in program history. The squad returns its top three leading scorers from last year as well as their starting keeper and a handful of veteran defenders. After a heartbreaking extra time loss in the quarter-finals at nationals last year, this year’s edition of the team enters 2015 with more experience and motivation.

The men’s soccer team head coach Bryce Chapman is hoping his team can return to form this season.

“I thought we competed with the nation’s best last year in a tournament where you lose one game and you’re

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out. We haven’t lost in regulation yet at nationals and when you put the eight best teams in the country together, it’s sometimes a bounce that doesn't go your way,” Chapman said. “So we’re going to keep doing what we’re doing and keep adding to what we’ve built and hopefully that puts us in a good spot at the end of the year.”

Over the past few years, the soccer program at the U of S has seen a complete turnaround. In 2009, the Huskies went 2–10–2, good enough for last place in the conference. Just five short years later, they were hoisting the CanWest championship trophy.

“If you look back at the last six years, we’ve taken significant steps forward. We’ve medalled in the last five of six and the last two years we’ve been to the national

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tournament. Our goals don’t change, you always want to put yourself in a divisional final four which gives you the best chance at being at the national tournament,” Chapman said.

The powerful offence is paced by Brett Levis, David Brown and Luigi Bekwayo — all of which finished in the top 10 in scoring in the conference last season. Levis actually led the conference in scoring with nine goals, while Brown wasn’t far behind with eight. Fifth-year keeper Michal Bandula will anchor the backend with defenders Fabian Dale and Carson MacDonald expecting to play key roles.

“I think we’re a quick team, we’ve shown we still have that attacking ability and a bit of flare and creativity, so we want to keep attacking teams versus what’s traditionally

found in Saskatchewan where you sit back and defend,” Chapman said.

The only player who won’t return from last season is former captain Jordian Farahani.

He was the undoubted leader and voice of the team and his loss will be a tough hole to fill. That being said, Chapman think he has a worthy replacement.

“With no disrespect to [Farahani] because he did a fantastic job, but I’m very happy with who our captain is this year. We’ve named Garrett Peters captain, he’s a fifth-year.

He brings a lot of experience, he played for a few games in China this past summer.

I think we’re in really good hands with what he’s doing as a leader.”

With a nice blend of veteran experience, youth and of course, skill, the Huskies look poised for another strong

season in the CanWest. They return with a nearly identical roster from last year’s gold medal winning team, and with another year of experience under their belts, the sky's the limit for the Dogs.

“They’re a young group and you have to experience final fours, you have to experience national tournaments to keep getting better,” Chapman said. “I don’t feel we have any major holes, it’s just a matter of putting your head down and making sure you stay consistent. But in this league, when you’re sitting at only 12 games, you don’t have much margin for error.”

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D g Watch: Leesa Eggum KADE GATES

Although Leesa Eggum is entering her first season as a member of the Saskatchewan Huskies women’s soccer team, she is no stranger to the soccer pitch.

The Saskatoon native has been playing soccer for years and finished up a two-year career at Lakeland College, a school part of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Association. On top of playing for the soccer team last year, she also suited up for the basketball team and futsal squad.

“It was pretty busy, I usually had two to three practices a day and when you try to mix in school and friends, it’s pretty hard,” said Eggum.

Eggum has always been a jackof-all-trades. In high school she was a member of many teams, playing basketball, soccer, badminton, volleyball and running on the track team as well. She began playing soccer after being signed up by her parents.

“When I was a kid, my parents were deciding between basketball and soccer and I could never sit still, so they put me into soccer,” Eggum said.

A lasting memory of playing

soccer is from her grade 12 year when her club team, the Eastside Vortex, won the under-18 national championship.

“My favourite memory of playing soccer was winning nationals in my senior year of high school. Lots of the girls that were on the nationals team are on this team as well, so it will be nice playing with them again.

Everything seems to be clicking since we’ve got back to playing together,” said Eggum.

Eggum was the 2014 women’s soccer rookie of the year for Lakeland and also led the team in goals scored, with eight in 10 games. Early on in her first season at Lakeland, she had a defining moment.

“We had a big win against Olds College late in the game, on a goal of mine. That would be my lasting memory from playing there,” said Eggum, who also had Lakeland’s first goal in that game, as well as set up another in a 4–3 victory.

Eggum was the 2015 female athlete of the year at Lakeland.

She was a guard on the basketball team that went 22–2 and finished fourth at the Alberta College Athletic Conference Championship. In soccer, she finished third in the ACAC South Division in goal scoring with seven goals in eight games.

Eggum is in the second year of

a nursing degree at the University of Saskatchewan after taking part in the University Transfer program at Lakeland College for the past two years. She is a big fan of country music, especially Luke Bryan. Outside of school and soccer, Eggum likes to escape the city.

“I like going to my lake and doing water sports there and staying active by biking or rollerblading,” said Eggum.

Eggum now looks forward to a new challenge as she joins a Huskies lineup that went 7–2–3 last season, finished second in the Prairies Division and won a Canada West bronze medal. Eggum will look to help out however she is needed, though, and isn’t getting ahead of herself.

“My goals for the upcoming season are just to be an asset to the team. I just want to help anyway I can, whether it’s starting or just coming off the bench, I would just like to be an asset,” said Eggum.

Eggum is looking to help the Huskie women improve on last season’s performance and contribute on their road to the Gladys Bean Memorial Trophy — the women’s soccer national championship trophy — set to be decided at the University of British Columbia in November 2015.

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Canada warmed up for the FIBA Americas at the Tuto Marchand Continental Cup. They defeated Puerto Rico 78–72, Argentina 85–80, Brazil 80–64 and Dominican Republic 86–74, winning the tournament with a perfect 4–0 record.

After a small stumble in the opening game of the FIBA Americas, Canada fell 94–87 to Argentina — a game that saw newly signed Toronto Raptor Luis Scola put up 35 points. Canada then reeled off three straight victories, defeating Cuba 101–59, Venezuela 82–62 and Puerto Rico 112–92. Canada was aided through the first round with strong performances from Andrew Wiggins (15 points per game), Nik Stauskas (13.3 points per game) and Kelly Olynyk (11.5 points per game).

Canada showed that their poise was clearly building as they won a very hard fought game against Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico came out hot and

were lights out from the three point line in the first half as Canada only led by two at the intermission, 46–44. Canada kept their cool in the second half and when their shots started to fall, they pulled away, beating Puerto Rico 112–92.

The focus for Canada now shifts to the second round of the FIBA Americas tournament as they will go up against Panama, Uruguay, Mexico and the Dominican Republic.

Canada is by far the most talented team in the tournament, boasting eight NBA players to the rest of the tournaments combined three.

Unfortunately for the Canadians, what the other nations lack in talent they more than make up for in experience.

Canada’s eldest player is former Carleton University Raven Aaron Doornekamp at the age of 29. The oldest starter for Canada is Kelly Olynyk of the Boston Celtics at the age of just 24. Only two of the 12 members of the roster are older than 25 and the youngest member is star player Andrew Wiggins of the Minnesota Timberwolves at the ripe age of 20.

Canada’s toughest opponent of the second round will most likely be the host nation of Mexico. The Mexicans were unblemished through their first round of the tournament at 4–0. Team Mexico is led by Gustavo Ayon, who

is averaging a double-double with 18.6 points per game and 12.2 rebounds per game.

Uruguay has been the shock of the tournament so far as they rode an opening day upset of world number nine ranked Brazil to a spot in the second round. Uruguay is led

by Bruno Fitipaldo who is averaging 14.6 points per game.

Panama finished the first round of the FIBA Americas at 2–2 with wins over Uruguay and Brazil while dropping games to Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Panama could turn out to be a rout, as the Panamanians have given up the most points so far this tournament, while the Canadians have been the highest scoring team.

Dominican Republic was the second place finisher in Group B. The Dominicans may be playing a bit above their heads so far and could be in trouble facing the stronger Group A members such as Argentina, Puerto Rico and Canada. Canada could have a field day against a smaller Dominican team.

All in all, the Canadians should have no trouble advancing through the second round and into the semifinals, where a likely match-up against Mexico, Argentina or Venezuela will be the last thing stopping the Canadians from punching their ticket to the 2016 Summer Olympics for the first time since 2000.

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Stock smart: Your guide to a student kitchen EMILY KLATT Staff Writer

Between classes, employment and taking plenty of obligatory naps, students are often pressed for time and their cooking falls through the cracks. Here are some helpful culinary tips for students budgeting both their time and money.

No one wants to resort to eating a large bag of tortilla chips and calling it dinner — though, I admit, I’ve been there. It can be challenging to find the balance between foods that are easy to make, taste good and don’t break the bank. So what’s a student to do?

This is where staple foods come in. I’ve compiled a list of staple foods that I always have in my tiny, broke, student kitchen. All of them are either nonperishable or have a decent shelf life. They can also be used in a variety of easyto-make dishes across a wide selection of cuisines.

In terms of affordability, it may seem like a high cost up front. Stocking a kitchen means buying a lot of groceries at one time. However, it’s likely to be significantly cheaper in the long run than eating out for every meal. The following staples are a guideline, with which you can create delicious, easy dishes in your home — doing both your wallet and your health a favor.

1. Olive oil: this is a great basic oil to fulfill your cooking needs, with the added bonus of antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids you won’t find in cheaper options like canola oil. Use it to sauté everything from meat to vegetables. Make homemade salad dressings to save money, toss with pasta or drizzle on garlic bread.

2. Frozen vegetables: fresh vegetables are expensive and need to be used right away.

Frozen varieties stay edible for a long time and can be creatively added to just about any dish to improve taste, texture and nutritional quality. Plus, colorful food somehow just tastes better.

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Pasta: a good base for lots of meals. Try keeping two different shapes in stock — one small, like penne, and one long, like linguine. It cooks in september 10, 2015

10 minutes, and can be combined with just about anything to make an easy one-pot meal.

It’s also classier than Kraft Dinner, I promise.

4. Eggs: cheap, fast, proteinpacked. Add frozen vegetables and little bit of cheese to make an omelet or stick between a toasted English muffin for a homemade breakfast sandwich. For a vegan alternative, replace eggs with tofu.

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Rice: much like pasta, rice is useful for everything from stir-fries to curries to burritos. Plus, it’s gluten-free, which is great for those with celiac disease or gluten-free preferences.

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Soy sauce: deliciously salty. Add to stir-fries, noodles or take-out Chinese food.

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Peanut butter: literally heaven on a spoon. While PB&J is a classic, peanut butter can also be used in savory dishes. Combine with soy sauce to make a delicious peanut sauce that you’ll want to put on everything. Almond or sunflower seed butter make nice alternatives for those with allergies.

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Canned beans: a large can of chickpeas costs around $0.99 and can feed me for at least three meals. They’re easy to toss in salads or soups. Plus, you can make your own budget hummus!

9. Cheese: basically the best topping for everything, ever.

Cheese actually has a pretty long refrigerator life and is a key ingredient in most comfort foods. Plus, it’s a flavorful garnish choice for a quickly whipped-up tupperware salad when you’re late for class.

10. Canned tuna: whether it’s sandwiches, casseroles or cat food, tuna’s got you covered. A cheap way to get in your weekly serving of fish, tuna is most delicious when topped with cheese for tuna melts — see what I mean about cheese?

11. Something fancy: chocolate, smelly “fromage,” weird Italian olives — whatever floats your boat. Just make sure that you splurge every once in a while on something you enjoy.

Cooking as a student shouldn’t be difficult. In fact, it should be fun. With a wellstocked pantry and a little creativity, anyone can make delicious and edible food. Next time your stomach rumbles, think outside the take-out box and head to your kitchen instead.

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Bisons on homecoming

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line before being stuffed on the third down.

Head coach Brian Towriss recognized the team’s errors AUSTIN ARVAY and will look for a better reSports Editor sult next week.

“We had countless opporIt’s not how you start, it’s tunities in the first half and how you finish. The Huskies with three or four turnovers learned that the hard way in the redzone, you’re not goin week one of the 2015-16 ing to win any football games season, as the University doing that. We did a lot of of Manitoba Bisons used a things right, but we just made strong second half to knock too many mistakes,” Towriss said. “From a confidence peroff the Dogs 34–28.

Things started off perfect- spective, we would’ve liked ly for the Huskies, as it only to get that first win, but we took three plays on their can’t look two or three weeks opening drive to put a touch- down the road, we just have down on the board and give to play this football game.”

Lance Bashutsky had a them an early 7–0 lead. Quarterback Drew Burko threw for handful of great kick returns, 71 yards on the drive before as the Huskies offence had Kyle Siemens punched in the great field position all night. first major of the year for the Early in the second quarter, Burko threw his first intergreen and white.

A much better special ception of the game — this teams effort had the Hus- one deep in Bisons’ terrikies in great field position all tory — as a crucial second night and they even blocked red zone turnover took sure a punt that led to a Sean points off the board.

With first-and-goal inside Stenger field goal in the early the Bisons’ 10-yard line, you going.

Down 11–0 midway have to question the play call through the opening frame, in the slick and rainy conManitoba went on a three- ditions. Second-year Tyler play touchdown drive of their Chow carried the ball well all own to put some points on night and sticking the rushthe board. The Huskies de- ing attack is always a good idea on a cold and fence looked solid With rainy night. Chow early on and their defensive line prothree finished the game with 107 yards on vided some good 17 carries. pressure on Bisons or four turnNewcomer Donquarterback Theo overs in the ovan Dale had a Deezar. redzone, productive first However, they night in the green were exploited as you’re not and white as he the game went on going to win a huge sack by a sub-par showany football had in the endzone — ing against the run game. Bisons’ games doing the second Husfreshmen running that. We did a kies safety on the night — following back Jamel Lyles the interception. had an impressive lot of things debut, rushing for right, but we Dale had 4.5 tackand a forced 155 yards and a just made too les fumble to go along touchdown on just with his sack.

11 carries as he many misLyles scored gave the Huskies’ takes.”

– Brian Towriss, late in the secdefence fits all head coach ond quarter on a night.

Red zone production 58-yard touchdown scamper proved to be the Huskies’ and then had a 38-yard punt downfall on this night, as return to set a Bisons field they went a meager 3–6 in- goal, giving them a 24–22 side the Bison 20-yard line. lead. Burko threw his second The first turnover came interception of the game on shortly after a huge punt re- Saskatchewan’s final drive of turn by Yol Piok, which set the half, as the Dogs found up the Dogs with a great field themselves trailing at halfposition. They would move time, after at one point holddown the Bisons’ one-yard ing a 20–7 lead.

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FEATURE The homecoming game wouldn’t be complete without the annual half-time toga run.

Despite the cold and wet conditions, hundreds of residence students hit the track in their togas and enjoyed themselves, despite the scoreboard not being in the Huskies’ favour.

The toga run was first introduced in 1961 as a student-planned event involving a Roman holiday on campus. It progressed over the years and developed into the traditional toga run that happens each year on homecoming.

First-year student Tyler Hermann was thoroughly impressed with the atmosphere at his first ever Huskies sporting event.

“I certainly didn’t expect that type of atmosphere. I couldn’t believe at how engaged and into the game the crowd was,” Hermann said. “I thought the weather might put a damper on things but anyone who was there can attest to how packed it was and how passionate the crowd was about Huskie football. It’s always a good time having a few drinks with friends and hanging out with some girls.”

Once play resumed in the second half, it appeared the Huskies’ offence had stayed in the locker room. After moving the ball with such ease in the early portion of the contest, the wheels fell off and the Dogs only mustered up six points in the final 30 minutes of action. The stingy Dogs defence kept them in the game with the only Bisons touchdown coming off of a fortunate deflection that allowed Lorenzo Ihanza to go 58 yards untouched for the score.

With the Huskies trailing by six and only a couple minutes left to play, Burko threw his third pick of the night as the Huskies were moving the ball downfield, looking for the winning touchdown.

The defence gave them

one last chance as Preston McIntyre recovered a Bisons fumble, but Burko threw his fourth and final interception of the night, sealing the Huskies’ fate. It was the first time they’ve lost to open a season since 2002.

Being a fourth-year quarterback, Burko will have to be better during crunch time as the season goes on. He is considered one of the top quarterbacks in the country and will have to prove it during the rest of the season if the Huskies hope to compete in the tight Canada West conference.

“We couldn’t get any rhythm in the second half. We made a lot of mistakes that we shouldn’t have made. They were putting us in secondand-long a lot, which we need to stay out of,” Burko said.

“We had too many turnovers, especially in the redzone and we left a lot of points on the board. Just a lot of little mistakes we shouldn’t have made.”

Towriss echoed Burko’s comments, but isn’t worried about his starting pivot.

“Drew’s a fourth-year quarterback, so now we’re looking for consistency. They made a couple outstanding plays, but I know there’s a few throws he would like to have back. Consistency is what we’ve talked about and for us to take the next step, that’s what we have to do,” Towriss said.

Although the Huskies came out on the wrong end of the scoreboard, it was an exciting game right until the very end.

The announced crowd of 6,457 was surely entertained and many good times were had despite the final outcome.

The Huskies will now turn their attention to the University of Alberta Golden Bears, who were victorious in week one with a 29–22 win over Regina. Saskatchewan will be on the road, with the game taking place on Sept. 11 and kickoff set for 7 p.m.

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Community gardens provide fresh produce, opportunities to interact with the land and a chance to work with other people to create a community — and they’re growing like weeds at the University of Saskatchewan.

It came as a surprise to me that we have community gardens here on campus. Not only do we have one community garden, but we have four, each of which produces an abundance of food through the labors of many caring people.

The community gardens are run under the guidance of the U of S Office of Sustainability and the project coordinators are U of S students. Ranjan Datta is a graduate student at the School of Environment and Sustainability and Genesis Hevia is an undergraduate student in the College of Arts and Science. Both are avid gardeners in their personal lives and have been heavily involved in the campus gardens for many years.

The largest of the oncampus gardens is the McEown Community Garden, located adjacent to the McEown Park graduate student residence.

Jebunnessa Chapola, graduate student in women’s, gender and sexualities studies, is an advocate for the community gardens. Chapola showed me the McEown Community Garden, where her and her family have a plot. Coordinators Datta and Hevia were there as welI and I was generously gifted with a plethora of vegetables, including bunches of fresh mint, tomatoes and the largest zucchinis I had ever seen.

Chapola and Datta’s daughters are also involved in the gardens and their genuine joy as they shared their own plots prove this to be a great activity for families.

"Gardening is a great hobby and growing vegetable seeds into seedlings will give any vegetable gardener great satisfaction and pride to see tiny shoots spring from the soil,” Chapola said. “I've developed a sense of personal attachment to the garden that I could never have anticipated. I’ve been involved at the garden here for five years. This community garden connected my kids with Mother Earth and nature. I am super happy that they are

growing with this garden."

The McEown Community Garden is home to 60 garden plots in total, expanding yearly. Of the 60 total plots, 56 are kept by individuals, couples and families from over 14 different cultural backgrounds, all bringing their unique experience and knowledge to the garden and community.

The remaining four plots are maintained by volunteers working together to donate mainly to the Saskatoon Food Bank.

One of the goals of these community gardens is the promotion of a healthy environment through sustainable garden practices. This includes water conservation, composting, avoiding pesticides and herbicides and focusing on planting native species. Judging by the beautiful produce I sampled, these practices are working.

The gardens aren’t just about produce though. Those involved also have the option of participating in global cultural awareness activities, such as art programs, blanket exercises with potlucks, trips to Wanuskewin Heritage Park and cross-cultural food sharing programs.

According to Datta, many of the gardeners at McEown got involved with the community garden because it is a unique opportunity offered on campus and keeps them connected them with their cultural heritage. The gardens also promote environmentally stable farming.

The gardening, from planting the first seeds all the way to the final harvest, lasts annually from May until September. During this time, one garden plot can provide continuous fresh produce to a family of four, as it does for Datta and his family. Many of the residents living in the graduate houses participate in the McEown garden and the strong sense of community is both noticeable and inspiring.

The U of S community gardens grow much more than just food — they are gardens of togetherness, passion, education and love. Before the end of the season, visit one and learn how to get involved!

All it takes is one seed, and who knows? Maybe that seed could be you.

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Juicy local trend now available at Louis’ Loft CHELSEA POWRIE

Culture Editor

Saskatoon's hottest local juice business isn't actually hot at all — it's cold, and it's now available on the University of Saskatchewan campus.

Thrive Juice Co., a company founded by two healthconscious Saskatonians in 2014, creates all-natural, unpasteurized cold-pressed juices. They source their produce from Saskatchewan farms, making their products a true taste of the prairies.

Co-founders Danica Slattery and Maile Crowe grew up in Saskatoon as athletes and attended the U of S, spending their busy youths squeaking in meals between student obligations and soccer practices.

They found themselves eating a lot of snacks on the go from various chain smoothie joints or the pre-packaged yogurt aisle.

“We began to think: is the food we believe to be healthy actually healthy?” Crowe said, in an email to the Sheaf. “We didn't really know what was in our food anymore, which was a scary thought.”

It occurred to them that they couldn't be the only people with busy schedules struggling to eat healthy and from there, the convenient, tasty choices at Thrive were born.

Slattery is a vegetarian and Crowe has gluten and dairy allergies, so the world of juice made sense to fit their needs.

“It was the easiest way to

get a large volume of vegetables, fruits and nutrients into one serving,” Crowe said.

“Cold-pressed” refers to the way the juice is created.

The process uses no heat, which can rob the fruits and vegetables of nutritional value. According to Crowe, cold-pressing retains up to five times more vitamins, minerals and enzymes than a traditionally produced juice does. The traditional method is to rapidly accelerate the ingredients through spinning.

Friction creates heat, and the whipping motion draws in air and accelerates oxidation — bad news for veggie vitamins.

Thrive products are also unpasteurized. Pasteurization is a process used to extend shelf life involving heating the juice to kill bacteria.

“It also kills all of the beneficial bacteria, leading to nutritionally dead juice with no living enzymes,” Crowe said. “By eating raw, you receive the highest nutrient value possible and get the most bang for your buck!”

Now that Thrive is available on campus at Louis' Loft, students can grab a healthy boost between classes. Crowe was once a busy student herself and understands the needs of the lifestyle.

“Juicing can provide better sleep, clear complexions, better focus, increased energy and mental clarity,” Crowe said.

Raw juices with living enzymes can sound a bit intimidating to the juicing virgin, but Thrive has products ideal for baby steps into the experience. Their “Raw Latte,” which includes espresso, raw almonds and dates, packs a

caffeine punch that any overworked student will love, with the added bonus of being 67 per cent less acidic than coffee.

Crowe recommends “Sweet Envy,” a slightly intimidating looking green concoction. It has kale, spinach, pineapple, apple, parsley and lime, and despite the colour, it’s one of their sweetest options.

There are other reasons beyond taste for students to love Thrive, including their dedication to sustainable farming practices. They recycle the waste of their produce by giving it back to farmers as compost or feed for livestock.

“This is one of our favourite aspects of being in this business,” Crowe said. “We believe it's important to support our local community and economy, and we love the web of support it creates.”

While their produce isn't 100 per cent organic, much of it is, and the knowledgeable staff at their primary storefront in Riversdale can certainly give customers more information upon request.

This fall, a new vegan espresso bar will be opening in-store, where customers can order personalized caffeine kicks.

For now, a selection of bottled juices are available at Louis’ Loft. Judging by the way this company has already expanded in under two years, opening stores in Regina and Moose Jaw, Sask., and popping up on retail shelves across the province, there's sure to be more available soon. Students at the U of S can hop on board this healthy trend now, and won't ever need to be accused of jumping on the bandwagon.

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A Chance To Speak shines light on homelessness at U of S screening SAMUEL RAFUSE Saskatoon’s homeless population was the centre of attention at a Sept. 3 University of Saskatchewan screening of the documentary A Chance to Speak, which examines the dire effects of poverty right here in our city.

Director and producer Vernon Boldick took coffee orders at the screening and Chris Moyah, one of those featured in the film, jokingly ordered a Pepsi and a meal to go with it. The sense of camaraderie between everyone was palpable and it was clear that they’d spent the last six months working on the film together. Then, the lights went down.

Faith Eagle, who acts as the main spokesperson in the film, opens with the line: “Nobody has nothing, so what do we live for?” At the screening, Eagle was sitting behind me with her daughter. Eagle gave a heartfelt speech after the film, in which she stated that her daughter was one of the reasons she sought help.

A Chance To Speak was born from a night when the crew counted 72 adults sleeping outdoors in Saskatoon in the cold of winter. A familiar scene is repeated in the film, where a couple walks past a man sitting in

the street holding out a hat and they continue past him without noticing.

According to research from The Homeless Hub, Saskatoon has an estimated unemployment rate of 4.4 per cent as of 2014. As of 2012, approximately 270 people were living in emergency shelters or transitional housing — in addition to roughly 75 people living on the streets.

Ted Clugston is the mayor of Medicine Hat, Alta., which became the first city in Canada to end homelessness as of May 2015. According to Clugston, it costs $20,000 per year to house an average citizen and that

number increases to $100,000 if that person is homeless.

A Chance To Speak aims to give voice to those silenced by poverty. In July 2015, Statistics Canada dubbed Saskatoon the most dangerous city in Canada, a proclamation that has been met with skepticism. Listening to Eagle talk about her experiences, however, affirms this as a reality for some.

“Everybody’s got stab wounds,” she says in the film, laughing at how obvious this is to her but how obscure it sounds to everyone else. Eagle shows off her wounds for the camera; she has scars on her forehead, her legs and her lower

back, some almost the length of my arm. “You get stabbed in the face with a screwdriver but nobody talks about it.”

Saskatchewan has the highest concentration of youth gangs in Canada per capita, as of 2012.

However, gang violence isn’t the only concern for homeless youth. The film reveals that sexual exploitation and assault are major problems as well.

“You take a 15-year-old girl to a police station, you don’t have sex with her and give her $40,” Eagle bursts out in frustration on screen, explaining how a lack of basic necessities can often lead to sexual exploitation.

Supplied / Scott Dutertre Pressing homelessness issues are addressed in Saskatoon filmaker Vernon Boldick’s latest work.

After the screening, I sat down with Moyah to talk about his experiences since joining STR8 UP, which is a Canadian organization that helps individuals to leave behind homelessness, gangs and criminal street lifestyles.

“We change our lives around us,” Moyah said, going on to talk about how the community involvement at STR8 UP helps people start a new life. “Our stories say there’s hope.”

There is hope, and A Chance To Speak offers that. Further screenings in Saskatoon will be followed by a discussion including Eagle and Moyah, as well as speakers from STR8 UP and the Saskatoon Community Youth Arts Programming Inc., which aims to give young people the tools they need to succeed.

As I left the screening, one image stood out. Boldick and Moyah walked around the city handing out cheese sandwiches and water bottles, but it wasn’t the food that people most appreciated; it was the gesture. It was the chance to share their stories and to embrace a moment of togetherness.

Check out A Chance to Speak at the Roxy Theatre on Sept. 10 to see the film and talk to the creators. More information is available on the A Chance to Speak Facebook page.

Local country singer Brody Siebert shows off roots at the U of S CHELSEA POWRIE

Culture Editor Home-grown Saskatchewan country singer Brody Siebert is bringing his tunes and his guitar to heat up Louis' Country Cabaret at the University of Saskatchewan.

Siebert was born and raised in Spiritwood, Sask. where he learned his love of guitars and singing from his older brother.

“My brother has always been there to support me in all I do and he has been playing music longer than I have,” Siebert said, in an email to the Sheaf.

“He has always helped me to learn little tricks here and there when playing guitar or singing.”

Last year, Siebert's first single, “Lay It On Me Tonight,” spent a few weeks on the weekly top 30 songs list on Saskatoon's country radio station, 92.9 The Bull. Fans of Brett Eldredge and

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of Kip Moore's quieter side are sure to identify with Siebert's romantic yet upbeat style.

Siebert's songs so far share one thing in common: they are about love. His rich voice and noticeably Canadian country twang mean that his songs bring to mind waving wheat fields and long, slow sunsets sitting on tailgates holding hands. Siebert's singles are perfect for late prairie summers, when the stars are bright and the breeze is warm.

Although the prairies are his home, Siebert willingly admits that not everything about Saskatchewan is great.

“I think we all hate the winter months,” Siebert said. “But I have to say, I love my home province and it's a great place to be.”

Siebert loves touring and performing in Saskatchewan, and is looking forward to his Sept. 12 show at Louis' Pub. Performing live is a thrill, and he shared some past memories from his times on the road.

“I think my favourite memory so far was from a show

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we played at a festival called Country at the Creek in Big River, Sask.,” Siebert said. “We were playing my single ‘Lay It On Me Tonight’ and we could hear the crowd singing the lyrics back to us. It was pretty cool.”

Siebert, being a country artist, has to contend with the American market which isn't always keen on Canadian talent. Nonetheless, Siebert recorded his first few tracks in Nashville, Tenn. and will be be heading back there this fall to finish off his first album. Judging by what he's offered to the public so far, this album should be a notable addition to the Canadian country scene.

Canada's truly successful country music artists are disappointingly small in number.

We hang on to Shania Twain as our golden girl, but that was close to two decades ago. Canada has some exciting up-andcomers in the genre these days — for example, Dallas Smith, who toured with big-time southerners Florida Georgia Line recently, and Tim Hicks,

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who is unafraid to reference his own Canadian tendencies in his lyrics and is still penning hits. Tim Hicks is this decade's Corb Lund — if only Lund had released “Long Gone to Saskatchewan” and “Hurtin' Albertan” 10 years later.

Brody Siebert belongs among these young Canadian country music artists who are gaining fame and recognition. His recorded songs allow the focus to be on his voice, not on his background instruments. Siebert's voice is unique and memorable — well worth checking out in person.

Siebert said his favourite song to cover live is “Watching Airplanes” by Gary Allan, so it's a fair assumption that U of S students attending Louis’ Country Cabaret will hear it. You'll also get to hear his own songs, including “Back in Mine,” a secondary song to Siebert's earlier single, which — fair warning — is sure to be stuck in your head for days.

Siebert's genuine enthusiasm about his music is the most attractive part of him as an artist.

“I have always had a love of putting words together and making a melody,” Siebert said.

Yes, his voice could melt butter, and yes, his lyrics rival Thomas Rhett's for their romantic insinuations. At their base though, is a local guy who just loves to sing and perform.

Louis' Pub might be U of S students' last chance to see Siebert before he makes it big.

For more information on Brody Siebert’s upcoming shows and music, check out brodysiebert.

Supplied / Keith Hershmiller photography Sultry Siebert will perform live at Louis’ this month.

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Hip-hop and home nurses: Getting the most out of your student fees ZACH TENNENT

Opinions Editor

If you’re an undergraduate student at the University of Saskatchewan, you’re paying student fees, so it would probably be good to know if you’re getting all you can out of the exchange.

For a full time undergraduate, the student fees for the Fall 2015 term alone at the U of S are $526.79. While many of us are likely already aware that this money is leaving our pockets, we may not be as familiar with where this money is actually going and why we’re paying it.

For the most part, these fees are non-negotiable and non-refundable, so a look at how some of our money is being spent is useful for those of us who like to get the biggest bang for our buck.

First and foremost, the most expensive and probably most important costs are the $110.84 and $136.85 dental

and health insurance fees, respectively. As previously hinted, students can opt out of these fees if they are already covered by other health and dental plans, but for those who aren’t, it provides a fairly widespread coverage along with a number of lesser known benefits.

Students under the health plan are partially covered for prescription drugs, corrective eye surgery, massage therapy and more. Apparently, they’re also fully covered for the care of a home nurse if deemed necessary. So, if you’re in the market for a home nurse, it could be something worth looking into.

The other cost which students can opt out of is the $78.39 transit fee, which provides students with a Universal Transit Pass for public transportation. Select groups of students are able to opt out of the pass on the grounds of geographical proximity, disabilities and other extenuating circumstances that might render the pass impractical.

For those who can’t opt out, even infrequent bus riding will cover the cost of the

U-Pass in no time.

Now, we get deeper and deeper into the quieter benefits our student fees provide for us. The $41.24 athletic fee entitles you to free admission at any Huskies event with your student card. What you might not know is that apart from our football team, we also have men’s and women’s teams in basketball, volleyball, soccer, ice hockey and more.

With a number of ball and/or puck-centered pastimes vying for your attention — and with adult admission prices at these events ranging from $10 to $27 per person — it’s not hard to get your money’s worth while also having a good excuse to go out for the night.

Similarly, most students — whether they take advantage of it or not — likely know that their $33.49 recreation fee entitles them to the use of the weight room at the Physical Activity Complex on campus.

What they may not know however, is that the fee entitles them to so much more.

Your recreation fee gives you access to pools, squash

courts and skating rinks on campus, while also giving students a monetary break on numerous “learn-to” classes in a wide array of subjects from hip-hop dancing to fencing to Scuba diving and even a rape aggression defence course.

Finally, stepping away from athletics, the U of S Students’ Union accounts for $39.54 of our fees. It’s the job of the USSU executive and the University Students’ Council to represent the interests and needs of students to the best of its abilities. If you’ve ever felt disinterested in campus governance, keep in mind that you’re the one paying for it.

Therefore, if you ever feel that your interests are going neglected or that there are issues that need to be raised, be sure to contact the corresponding member of the executive. The USC also meets weekly on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. in the Roy Romanow Student Council Chamber in Upper Place Riel.

It’s important for those whom the fees directly affect to know where their money’s going and how they can begin to see some of it back. Whether it’s swimming laps or taking a class in belly dancing, here’s to making the most of our student fees this year.

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The reality of being an exchange student SERENA WELLAND There's a pre-existing notion of what student exchange experiences are supposed to be, but as someone who has had the opportunity, I can safely say it can't be summed up in a simple cliché.

Most students have this idea of a wild adventure where all you do is travel and do crazy things with new people. However, spending the 2014-15 academic year as an exchange student at the University of Birmingham in Birmingham, England and spending a lot of time by myself has taught me to appreciate the things I never thought I would.

I don’t want this to be some sappy piece where I talk about my journey or give some faux-inspirational advice. I just want to tell my side of the story to help people entering new or scary situations or considering a student exchange.

I was the type of girl who never raised her hand in class and who was so scared that she would consider skipping class if there was a group project.

Yet, I loved to travel.

That first day in Birmingham, getting off the train in the pouring rain, I felt like I’d made a mistake — especially after opening the door to my

stark white 250 square foot apartment. Who lives in an apartment this small? Why is there only one tiny mattress and no screen in the window?

It wasn’t fun. Looking at your phone and knowing there is no one in the entire city who knows you is scary.

There’s something about experiences like that that force you to look at yourself. When you’re thrown into a situation where you don’t know a soul and there’s no one to come to your door when you’re lonely, you do a lot of thinking. I went

for stereotypical lone walks to “ponder” and I even tried writing in a journal.

Those first couple of weeks, I did things I had not done before, like walking 30 minutes to Walmart only to realize I had no way of getting my purchases home. I even went a week without turning on the oven because I felt too stupid to ask how.

Even though it was out of my comfort zone, I decided to go to an international students function where I happened to meet a girl who would be-

come my best friend through the whole experience. Having to make friends when you currently have none is very awkward, but incredibly rewarding.

Classes were difficult — they were 80 per cent class discussion and 20 per cent lectures, which I wasn’t used to. Still, I figured out a way to pull myself up and participate. By the end of the semester, I had some of the highest grades in my class.

I still didn’t have a ton of friends but I slowly found myself looking forward to go-

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ing home to my empty apartment at the end of the day. I don’t know what changed, but something in me realized that I was on my own and I was doing okay.

Doing an exchange is more about figuring things out on the fly than preparing for everything that could go wrong.

I had this idea in my head that I would get there and things would just sort of go my way, but they didn’t.

I had to make opportunities for myself. Before I left, someone told me to do whatever I wanted without being scared because no one knew who I was anyway. That is one of the things I miss the most about the experience; I grew to love walking around and knowing I could do something stupid and no one would ever see me again.

An exchange can be whatever you make it, but if you want to challenge yourself or just get away from the world, it can be the best thing you will ever do.

I came back more confident, more independent and much smarter than I was before.

Going into this new school year, whether you are doing an exchange or not, make this year about yourself, make opportunities for yourself and don’t be scared of being afraid.

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Student loans prove a tough reality to navigate SAMUEL RAFUSE Student loans are a necessity for many students in Canada but the struggle to obtain them, maintain them and finally pay them back, is becoming overwhelming.

According to the Canadian Federation of Students, “In September 2010, the total amount of student loans owed to the government reached $15 billion, the legislated ceiling set by the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act.” The Canada Student Financial Assistance Act governs the supply of financial loans issued to students by the Canadian government, set in 1995. Surpassing this limit means that federal student loan debt has reached its maximum point.

This number does not account for provincial loans, lines of credit or bank loans, as well as other supplemental sources of borrowed income.

The average university student will graduate with approximately $28,000 of debt and will take approximately 14 years to pay it off.

Students living away from

home can expect the cost of their education, with rent and living expenses included, to soar to $80,000.

Could there be a more stark difference than the one between the cost of a university degree today compared to what it cost a generation ago? I often hear my parents tell stories of how they worked over the summer and made enough to pay for their entire upcoming year of tuition.

The student debt crisis isn’t just isolated to Canada either.

Barack Obama, the president of the United States, has addressed the problem numerous times, most prominently stating in his 2010 State of the Union Address that, “no one should go broke because they chose to go to college.”

The United States aims to have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world by 2020. Meanwhile in Canada, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced in April 2015 that the minimum course length for eligibility for student loans would be reduced from 60 weeks to 34 weeks, allowing students in specialized programs more

access to funding.

Sheer price numbers aren’t the only concern. While party leaders speak about their plans regarding youth education and the middle-class in light of the upcoming federal election, the National Student Loans Service Centre can still be a difficult organization to deal with.

Just applying for a loan can require you to jump through hoops like a trained show dog, with requirements asking you to prove everything from your annual household income to your continued enrolment in the right number of classes at the right institution at the right time.

Something students aren’t told about but should be aware of is how long the NSLSC will hold you accountable for mistakes you inevitably make regarding enrolment requirements.

I found out first-hand that if you drop or fail a class and it affects your minimum requirements, you may find yourself ineligible for financial assistance even if you reapply years after the fact. For new students, especially in these first few weeks, it is important that

you know how class changes might affect you. If you are struggling to maintain your course load or worried about your average, consult an advisor before you make any decisions.

In an interview with The Varsity in March 2015, New Democratic Party leader Thomas Mulcair stated that financial reasons should not be a reason that students cannot do post-secondary and that it should be an affordable option to students in Canada.

In the future, the govern-

ment would do well to enhance accessibility to finances for students who need them if the next generation is to have a solid chance at gaining employment after graduation.

It’s a grim reality that a majority of students need to rely on student loans, so it shouldn’t be unreasonable to ask for a more accommodating system. The fact that groups of students can get together and share student loan horror stories should not be the commonality that we bond together over.

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It’s easy being green as a student ZACH TENNENT

Opinions Editor

Being good to the environment can often seem like a burdensome task with no finish line in sight. That said, it’s good to remember that being green can actually be easier done than said.

We’re past a point — flat earthers be damned — where climate change should be an

issue of debate. Discounting employees, faculty and staff, the student population at the University of Saskatchewan for the 2014-15 academic year was over 23,000. Couple that figure with Saskatoon’s estimated population of 250,000 and our capacity for impacting change is abundantly clear.

Luckily, when it comes to being eco-friendly, we have a number of easy and even convenient opportunities to do our part on and off campus.

There are, of course, the obvious ones. By carrying a travel mug with you, you can cut down

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exponentially on wasted paper and plastic while also saving money and likely keeping your beverages warm longer.

While this is a well-known way to cut back on waste, consider carrying your own cutlery for when you buy food on campus. While this admittedly seems like an inconvenience at first, it’s an amazing trade off when it comes to how much plastic you could save, depending on how often you eat at restaurants on campus.

Alternative to bringing your own cutlery for when you buy food on campus, we would do well to eat fewer fast food meals anyways. While paper of almost all sorts is recyclable, it can’t be repurposed if it’s been contaminated with oil or grease from foods.

As such, paper and cardboard fast food packaging and the napkins they come with are more often than not unrecyclable. Bringing food from home in reusable containers — apart from being less wasteful — is also likely to be cheaper and healthier.

Being green in the classroom is also easier than one might

think. With every new academic year, loads of new school supplies are purchased, meaning more and more are destined to end up in the landfills. Conveniently though, most of our school supplies are reusable and recyclable, such as pens, highlighters and paper — even with staples in it.

Before we recycle them, we can also go the extra distance to get our use out of these supplies. Consider buying refills for your pens or highlighters when they run out of ink, rather than simply throwing them away and buying new ones.

Likewise, if properly cared for, mechanical pencils save wood, are able to repeatedly be refilled and reused and — let’s get real here — are superior in nearly every way to traditional ones. However, if you can’t be swayed to the dark side of using plastic pencils, keep in mind that wooden pencil shavings are compostable.

When it comes to taking notes, if you prefer to write them by hand as opposed to digitally, make sure you’re buying recycled paper and most importantly, make sure to re-

cycle it again when you’re done with it. This applies to all the paper you use on campus, including — ahem — newspapers.

Lastly, on a more social note, consider how you can be eco-conscious when you go out for the night. Draft beer offers the best value as the kegs and glasses can be washed and reused, but if draft isn’t for you — or if you can’t fit a keg in your dorm — consider buying bottled beer over canned. Glass bottles are recycled nationally at a rate of 97 per cent, compared to 80 per cent for aluminum cans.

Above all — be it beer, food, school supplies or otherwise — buy local whenever you can.

Minimizing the distance between where something’s made and where it ends up really does make a difference.

Being green can seem like a daunting task, but doing your part here and there is quite often of minimal inconvenience and in some cases, it may even be easier. So next time you’ve had too much draft beer, take solace in knowing you’re doing your share to help out the planet.

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10 ways traveling didn’t change your classmate’s life RYLAN URBAN Whenever I hear students talking about their summer holidays, I usually cringe at the subjective and generalized claims about how traveling “changes your life.”

I’m not saying it doesn’t.

I’m just saying that we’ve come to misunderstand how travel may actually affect us. So in preparation for this year’s travel jabber, here are 10 of the biggest misconceptions you’ll come across and the simple truths that go along with them.

1. Travel makes you more social.

Comfortable, confident, flexible — yes. But social?

Not necessarily. You become as social as you want to be.

After traveling for two years, I’m more of a recluse now than ever. Traveling uncovers time, but it doesn’t tell you what to do with it. Some people use it to be more social, others use it to themselves.

2. Travel teaches you to live in the moment.

When you’re traveling you might live in the moment, but it takes work to keep that up and most people return only to forget what it’s like.

If you want to learn to live in the moment, then traveling can be a great way to do it, but don’t just expect it to happen without effort.

3. You’ll figure out what you want to do with your life.

This statement is a reason for travel, not a realization of travel. Again, the people who say this are the ones

who want to travel, not the ones who have actually travelled. Deciding on a lifelong goal is difficult and traveling does little to change that. It’ll give you clarity and insight into your likes and dislikes, but it’s still up to you to find direction.

4. Travel changes the way you see the world.

In short, only if you want it to. Traveling the world may be a great way to broaden your horizons, but the conscious decision must still be there. You can show a narrow-minded person anything, but they’ll still see what they want to. It’s only

those who want to change who actually will. If changing your perspective appeals to you, then go for it, but not everyone finds this clarity through travel.

5. Travel teaches you to value experiences over things.

Seeing the Grand Canyon, walking the Great Wall of China and visiting the Egyptian Pyramids are not experiences — they’re things.

Experiences are meant to change you and teach you, not just become stories.

Traveling offers both experiences and things, but it doesn’t necessarily teach

you to appreciate either.

6. Travel makes you more employable.

I’ve heard this one a couple times and it really bothers me. Back to the previous point, experiences definitely make you more employable — but that depends on how you travel, not whether or not you travel. If you are into resume building, then long-term volunteering and teaching English as a second-language are great places to start.

7. Travel makes you realize that social media is a waste of time.

It’s probably true that ca-

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sual back-and-forth chatter decreases while travelling, but how else do you communicate with family and friends back home or abroad? Thanks to social media, I can send them pictures and tell them where I am — it keeps all of us connected. Facebook messenger is the best!

8. Travel teaches you to read people.

Ever been “tipped off” because of an offbeat word or action? Well that’s called judging, not reading. Judgment is about connecting a dot — but reading a person is about connecting a web. It’s tricky to do and few people ever learn.

9. Travel teaches you to think outside the box.

Out-of-the-box thinking may be correlated to travel but it isn’t caused by it.

Thinking outside the box is about destroying the box, dissolving it or finding your way around it. That means self-discovery, self-insight and self-awareness. Like most forms of education, traveling itself doesn’t care about the box, it just fills it.

10. Traveling will change your life.

Travel is an opportunity to change, but it’s not an agent of change. You get out what you put in. If you leave to have a great time, then that’s what you’ll do, and same goes for if you leave to completely reinvent yourself. The change is always up to you and that’s the most important part. Don’t forget it when you leave and don’t forget it when you come back.

The only problem is choosing what to eat first…

(Dessert, obviously. You’re a grownup now.)

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Monday, Sept. 14

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Pancakes, farmer sausage and fruit smoothies.

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Wednesday, Sept. 16

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Green chicken curry and grilled chicken Caesar wrap with bacon.

Lebanese spiced chicken with harrisa and grilled pita with hummus.

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Beef and root vegetable stew, vegetarian huevos rancheros and sushi maki.

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THROWBACK

An excerpt from: 33 Ways to Freak Out Your Roommate T he S he a f , O cto b e r 12, 1995 / U C o l l ect i ons

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1. Switch the sheets on your bed while she/he is at class.

2. Spend all your money on jolt cola. Drink it all. Stack the cans in the middle of your room. Number them. Doug.

3. Collect all your urine in a small jug.

4. Chain yourself to your roommate’s bed. Get him/her to bring you food.

5. Ask your roommate if your family can move in “just for a couple of weeks.”

6. Buy as many back issues of ‘Field and Stream’ as you can. Pretend to masturbate while reading them.

7. Smile. All the time.

8. Collect dog shit in baby food jars. Sort them according to what you think the dog ate.

9. Hide a bunch of potato chips and animal crackers in the bottom of a trash can. When you get hungry, root around in the trash. Find the food.

And eat it. If your roommate empties the trash before you get hungry, demand that she/he reimburse you.

10. Leave a declaration of war on your roommate’s desk. Include a list of grievances.

11. Hide your underwear and socks in your roommate’s closet. Accuse him/her of stealing it.

12. Shelve all your books with the spines facing the wall. Complain loudly that you can never find the book that you want.

13. Always flush the toilet three times.

14. Vomit often.

15. Give him/her an allowance.

16. Cry a lot.

17. Clip your fingernails and toenails and keep them in a baggie. Leave the baggie near your computer and snack from it while studying. If she/he walks by, grab the bag close and eye him/her suspiciously…

So, You Live in a Shithole?

JON SOOKOCHEFF

T he S he a f , O cto b e r 9, 1997 / U

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Students have been occupying shitholes for time immemorial. It’s a fact of life. My dad lived in a shithole, my mom lived in a shithole, my uncle lived in a shithole, and one of your relatives may have lived in a shithole. Maybe you live in a shithole right now, and maybe I should stop saying shithole.

Anyway, if you do live in a shi……, I mean crappy place, get out now, before it snows, because moving in the winter sucks. However, if you signed a lease and can’t get out, or want to get out without giving a month’s notice, or if you just want to avoid legal red tape, there are ways. You can: Blow your house to smithereens. There are a lot of ways to blow up your house. For example, you could buy a propane tank, turn the gas on, stay at a friends house, go home and throw a cigarette in the window. Boom. You can move. If explosions aren’t your thing you can: Burn your house. Leave a lit cigarette behind the couch before you leave for school. Voila. Fire.

You can move. However, if you don’t want to lose all your personal belongings, there are other, more sane ways to get out.

You can: not pay rent. This should get you

kicked out in a hurry, although you may be taken to small claims court, especially if you signed a lease.

If you are scared of court, you can: Phone the Rentalsman. Ask him anything you need to know about leasing, renters’ rights, landlord responsibilities and so on. He will help you.

He helped me.

Another good thing to do is check if your suite or apartment is legal. Many landlords don’t get their suites inspected by a building inspector in fear of being deemed unfit or unsafe to live in. If you are living in an illegal suite you should: Contact your landlord and kindly but firmly tell him or her that you are moving and that you would like your deposit back. Make sure it is in cash or certified check, or your money may be gone. If they say you have to give a month’s notice, tell them: “But the building inspector said that I don’t have to.” Blackmail will work.

Well, best of luck. Hopefully you never have to shower in one of those plastic tubes ever again, or dodge falling ceiling debris, or fight off varmints for your food. Leave that to the next person that moves into your shithole. Poor sucker.

Backtalk: What’s the best pickup line you’ve ever heard?

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Brent Achtymychuk 4th Yr. Arts

Clyde Grand Scholarship Winner

Guss K. 10th Yr.

Gene Makowsky 2nd Yr. Education

Stacey Penner English Honours

You are like chyme lurking in my intestine.

Hey babe. ’Wanna handle my banana?

Hey honey, you want a shot at the title?

Hey, what’s your sign?

Was your father a thief?

He must have been to steal the stars and put them in your eyes.

Marquis Culinary Centre (upstairs from the Bookstore), serving full meals seven days a week.

Check out usask.ca/culinaryservices for the full lunch menu as well as the breakfast and dinner menus.

Thursday, Sept. 17

Friday, Sept. 18

Saturday, Sept. 19

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Lake Diefenbaker steelhead trout and butter chicken.

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Chef’s breakfasts (three options), breakfast sandwich station and waffles.

Fresh veggies and side dishes, a salad bar, artisan sandwich deli, three varieties of soups, pasta station, signature pizzas, dessert selection, and a variety of beverages

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DISTRACTIONS

My first day in residence Today I moved into my first dorm room. It looked cozy, if not a bit _______, but the smell of _______ from whoever adjective

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lived here last year was overpowering, to say the least.

My roommate seems like a real _______. He told me he’s noun

majoring in _______ which explained all of the _______ hobby

noun (plural)

all over the place. There’s a stain on my mattress, it

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looks like _______, but my roommate thinks it might be liquid

_______. We were lucky to get a room with a view; our substance

window faces directly towards _______! There’s a hole place

in the drywall in the shape of a _______, but I covered it noun

with my _______ poster. Overall, I think my residence is noun

pretty _______ and all I can say is I’m lucky I didn’t get adjective

placed in _______. place

Send a photo of your completed word blank to editor@thesheaf.com. The best one will be reprinted in next week’s paper!

Last week’s word blank:

My first day of classes My first day of classes can only be described as decomposing _______. I got adjective

butt off my bus and the first thing I saw was a giant _______, the noun

biggest one I’d ever seen! I managed to get away from it, but

Q: I saw someone in one of my classes on the first day who I’d like to talk to. It’s a very cute girl but I don’t know what to say. Do you have any tips for starting a convo with my crush? — Carl Sugar: Confidence is sexy. Just be self-assured, respectful and confident in your approach and try to strike up a casual, relaxed conversation. That way — worst case scenario — you still look good if she gives you the cold shoulder.

Spice: Gone are the times when people actually approached their crushes. Send in an anonymous submission to Usask Admirers with the hopes that your vague description of your crush and their complete lack of knowledge of your existence will be enough to bring you two together. What is meant to be, will be.

Q: I want to wear some nice clothes to school but how fancy is too fancy for the university? I am a first year so I’m not too sure. — Sam Sugar: Wear what you want to wear! If you want to wear a skirt to school — go for it. Prom dress?

All you. Clothes are used for self-expression, so don’t get weary with the aspect of being “too fancy.” No such thing.

which everyone knows has the best food on campus. I wasn’t

Spice: If you think it’s anyone else’s business how you dress, you better check that horse shit attitude at the door. But, if you really want to know, you can never go too fancy. I dress like an Abercrombie & Fitch mannequin day in, day out, and you should see the looks I get. Your style should tell the world “ Yeah, I am a commerce major” — even if you aren’t.

expecting it, but the one thing I really appreciate about the

Want advice from Sugar and Spice? Submit your questions online at thesheaf.com.

gym it made me late for my first class: _______.

My professor was a subject

embryo but you could tell he was really passionate about real _______, noun

cleavage After class, I met _______ Putin for lunch. We dined at _______, Extreme Pita _______. noun

person

place

chauffeur and with all the _______ sideboob everywhere, I’ll U of S is the _______, noun

noun

squirt again! Overall, I had a really _______ luscious time, never have to _______ verb

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juicy and I can already tell this year is going to be so _______. adjective

SHEAF STAFF quote of the week

“I cuddled up on the couch last night and watched Schindler’s List.”

- Zach Tennent, Opinions Editor

Submitted anonymously by a U of S student.

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What’s the shittiest song on your iPod?

“Switch” by Will Smith & Robin Thicke.

Ben Carey

Katherine Fedoroff

Jeremy Britz

Submit your photos to photo@thesheaf.com for photo of the week.

“Cheerleader” by OMI. Marleigh L’hirondelle

The free U2 album.

Jaala Waycott

XKCD.COM

Herman J. micHell and SHaron l. acooSe

“Wow, I Can Get Sexual Too” by Say Anything.

Kale Halter

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Glee cast’s cover of “The Longest Time” by Billy Joel.

Demi Olabimtan

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