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Physical therapy students mark 50 years of lending a hand ANNA-LILJA DAWSON September brought a doubleheader of anniversaries for the School of Physical Therapy, which celebrated its 50th year as a University of Saskatchewan program and its participation in the national cystic fibrosis fundraiser Shinerama.

Students, alumni and faculty alike attended the festivities, which included an educational conference and a wine and cheese reception on Sept. 11 and a gala the following evening. The Physical Therapy Students Society (PTSS) wrapped up their annual fundraising campaign on Sept. 17 with a city-wide fundraising blitz.

“It was a great experience to talk with people who had been in our position at some point during their education and could relate on so many levels,” said Keltie Brigham, a second-year student who attended the anniversary, in an email to the Sheaf.

While school anniversaries often focus on longevity and celebrate alumni, plenty of advantages were provided for the program’s current students. Students were offered a discounted rate on the conference, which featured local and international experts in physical therapy and its related fields and had many networking opportunities during the weekend.

“I found that the social events were a great way to

feel more pride with respect to our program. My advice to other students would be that even though you may not enjoy hearing about the history of your school, it is an informal opportunity to socialize with future employers as well as colleagues,” Brigham said.

Liz Harrison, associate dean of the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, noted in an email to the Sheaf that all of the physical therapy students attended the conference. However, Brigham said

that not many students were present at the other events.

“It’s unfortunate more [students] didn't attend, as the events were entertaining and allowed you to learn a lot about the school we currently attend,” Brigham said.

“During the gala especially, class members from each decade were asked to share their memories and it was eye-opening to see just how similar alumni and current students are.”

In addition to the festivities, a silent auction raised $7,000 to go towards student

scholarships and tours were given of the school’s new location in the E-wing of the Health Sciences Building.

The School of Physical Therapy has been temporarily located in St. Andrew’s College since 1970 but will make the move in 2016.

PTSS Shinerama coordinators, Brigham and Breanne George, had a chance to speak to alumni at the anniversary, many of whom would have been involved with the fundraiser as students themselves.

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in their attempts to try and raise awareness and collect donations for cystic fibrosis,” George wrote in an email to the Sheaf. “Out of the 60 Canadian Shinerama fundraisers, our campaign raises the most amount of money per student. This is a huge compliment to our university and shows the great support that the campaign has from the rest of the student body.”

Increasing on the previous year’s goal by $5,000, the PTSS set their sights on fundraising $40,000 for cystic fibrosis research and treatment. At time of print, the PTSS had raised just over $30,000.

With events held throughout the year, all Shinerama campaigns come to a close in September with their two major events: Change Wars and Shine Day. For two weeks in September, students, faculty and staff were pitted against each other in Change Wars to see which group could raise the most money in spare change. This year, the second-year students came out victorious.

The PTSS held their Shine Day on Sept. 17. A group of 80 students were at various locations on campus and across Saskatoon where they sang, danced and held raffles, among other things, in order to meet their fundraising goal. Additional events for Shinerama 2015 included steak and comedy nights and a volleyball tournament.

The mission of the Sheaf is to inform and entertain students by addressing those issues that are relevant to life on campus, in the city, or in the province. The newspaper serves as a forum for discussion on a wide range of issues that concern students. Written for students by students, the staff of editors, photographers, and artists collaborate with volunteers as studentjournalists to produce a product with relevance to the university community. With each composition, the Sheaf stays in touch with students on the U of S campus. It provides unique insight to university issues through a student perspective.

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corrections

The following corrections are from our Sept. 17, 2015 issue: In the article “Student refugees a welcome addition to the U of S,” we incorrectly spelled the author’s name. It should read Caitlin Taylor.

In the “Huskies Sports Recap: September 17, 2015” article, the author should be credited as Jack Attard.

In the article “U of S initiative Tox on Tap makes science sociable,” the graphic was incorrectly credited. It should be credited to Ashley Britz.

We apologize for these errors.

If you spot any errors in this issue, please email them to: copy@thesheaf.com

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NEWS

U of S nursing students take on new exam JACK THOMPSON In previous years, University of Saskatchewan nursing students took the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination. However, starting in January 2015 the test was replaced by the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), which features a brand new approach as the test becomes personalized for each person who takes it.

The NCLEX is taken on a computer at an off-campus test centre and consists of several topics. It initially tests to see where the candidate is weakest and then adjusts to those weak points in order to ensure that students have the complete knowledge required for being a registered nurse. This goes on for 75 questions, at which time the exam either gives a passing or failing grade. If the candidate is somewhere in the middle of passing and failing, the exam will continue to ask questions until the candidate achieves a pass-

ing or failing grade or until the time limit of six hours is reached.

At the time of print, only 66 of the 244 eligible students from the U of S had written this exam. Of those 66, an impressive 79 per cent have passed compared to a provincial pass rate of 60.5 per cent.

Nursing student Eduardo Fernandez, who has recently taken and passed the NCLEX, gave some insight as to why he believes he and his classmates were so well prepared for the exam.

“We knew everything they were teaching us but we also kind of all developed an attitude where we would help out with teaching on our own, sort of research on our own for studying,” Fernandez said. “There were some really fantastic classes that kind of pinpointed exactly what the NCLEX was about, like all our medical surgery classes, our simulation classes.”

Lorna Butler, dean of the College of Nursing, noted how the students’ recent

achievements have translated to the college.

“It only further compliments the success in our curriculum review and also in our accreditation. So we know that the knowledge that the students are receiving when they graduate is the knowledge that is required to ensure that they are confident in the nursing practice,” Butler said.

Butler also went on to mention that while the College of Nursing did supply the students with the materials necessary for preparing for the new exam, there are some things that do not require updating.

“What we would not do at the University of Saskatchewan is we would not change our curriculum to fit an examination. The curriculum is sound and it's been approved and accredited.”

While the results available from the students at the U of S at this time are not complete, Butler notes that they are doing incredibly well. However, time will tell as to how the remaining

students fare.

Butler provides advice for those students who have yet to take the test.

“Be confident in the knowledge that you have from your program. So don't go in thinking that you don't know — be confident in what you know. You've passed your degree, so you have that foundational knowledge. Think through, use your critical thinking skills that you've been taught and work through the questions.

But do not go into the room unprepared. Study and prac-

tice those questions.”

Fernandez agrees with Butler and speaks to his own experience with the test, reassuring students to believe in what they have learned and to not succumb to their potential anxieties.

“Just focus on the basics, then once you have the basics down pat, then you can sort of branch off to just sort of trivia knowledge. I think not psyching yourself out, and you need to give the test the respect it deserves, and with both of those in mind, you're very likely to pass.”

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Students for Wishes at the U of S works to provide hope LIAM FITZ-GERALD For a young child and their parents, nothing is scarier and more isolating than a child contracting a severe illness.

Fortunately, there are some organizations seeking to bring smiles to these children in the form of granting them a wish, including one at the University of Saskatchewan.

One such organization is the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Canada, which seeks to enhance the lives of children under the age of 18 who are suffering from severe medical illnesses by granting them a wish. According to the national branch’s website, the most popular wishes include travelling and meeting celebrities.

Past wishes have ranged from trips to Disneyland to meeting

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Justin Bieber.

The financial situation of the family does not matter, as the organization covers costs for the children and their immediate family. The Canadian branch has several chapters across the country but only an outreach office in Saskatoon.

One student new to the U of S is seeking to change that.

Brittany Fisher is a first year transfer student at the U of S and a former student from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont. Inspired by the Students for Wishes chapter based at Queen’s, Fisher has set in motion a similar initiative at the U of S. Although Fisher was never involved in the Kingston chapter, she believes the organization’s actions of fundraising to grant children’s wishes is worth striving for in Saskatoon.

“I noticed they didn’t have anything like it out here, so I contacted Make-A-Wish and they were definitely willing to start something up,” Fisher said, adding that the Queen’s organization has granted 17 wishes to children in the Kingston area via their fundraising efforts.

Fisher’s goal is to make a

student chapter at the U of S as prominent as the one at Queen’s.

“That’s definitely something we’re looking to do. Make-AWish in Saskatchewan is actually pretty new. Children’s Wish Foundation is more prominent here because it’s Canadian, but Make-A-Wish is a lot bigger on an international scale, so they can offer more to the wish,” Fisher said. “So, if Children’s Wish Foundation is unable to grant a wish, their wishes will be handed over to Make-A-Wish where they can grant it to them.”

Fisher notes that Make-AWish has just started out in Saskatchewan and a university chapter will help to get the word out and spread awareness of its goals.

Although Fisher is enthusiastic about the cause, it has not been easy getting started. As a new student to the U of S, she has been trying both to get to know new people and recruit them into the Students for Wishes chapter. However, more people are joining the cause every day and Fisher notes that they have been a big help to her efforts. She hopes the organization will get off www.thesheaf.com

the ground in the near future.

“The seven people we do have are really great. We have a couple third and fourth year students getting involved and they know the campus fairly well, so they’ll definitely help get the word out ... We’re getting the word out through word of mouth and hopefully we’ll be able to get things going within the next two weeks at the school,” Fisher said.

Although optimistic, Fisher acknowledges that there remains a lot of trial and error ahead.

“I think it’s going to be a lot of teamwork; we’ll be working to figure out what works best and hopefully over the next year, we can get this group bigger across campus.”

Despite the challenges that lie ahead, Fisher is positive that Students for Wishes will become more prominent in Saskatchewan and Western Canada overall.

“Especially in Saskatchewan, with the [children’s] hospital starting up here, I think people will definitely want to get involved because the hospital will be here and there will be more children it will be relative to.”

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U of S student contributes to global plant transpiration research SOMA DALAI Jaivime Evaristo is one of a kind, and it’s not just because the University of Saskatchewan doctoral student has just had a paper published in Nature, one of the pre-eminent science journals in the world.

Evaristo began his career in cell biology and chose the field of hydrology for his master’s almost on a whim because he wanted to explore quantitative research.

The paper published in Nature was written by Evaristo, his supervisor Jeffrey McDonnell and University of Calgary professor Scott Jasechko.

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2, 2015 and is a metaanalysis of numerous studies done previously.

Entitled “Global separation of plant transpiration from groundwater and streamflow,” the article takes the occurrence of plants compartmentalizing the water that they use and shows that it could be a global phenomenon.

Most of the water used by a plant is not actually used for growth or metabolism.

Up to 99.5 per cent of water absorbed is actually used for a process called “transpiration,” which is the evaporation of water from plant leaves. This is vital for the plant because it helps the process of transforming carbon dioxide into sugar. Previously, scientists believed that once precipitation entered

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the ground, it mixed into a vast reservoir of ground water that plants absorbed for transpiration. Evaristo’s paper, however, challenges this idea.

Evaristo and his coauthors demonstrated that water used by the plant for transpiration is distinct from the water used to recharge streams and lakes by using the distinct stable isotope ratios of hydrogen and oxygen found in each to “track” them through the water cycle. They found that while the groundwater enriches the water table, only streamflow is used by plants.

Evaristo then explained how this finding leads to another key question.

“You could actually ask the

question: ‘Why is this plant using water that is not related, isotopically, to the water that recharges the ground and ends up in streams?’”

The answer to that is still not fully known, but Evaristo’s work has helped establish ecohydrological separation of stream water and groundwater as more the rule, rather than the exception. Evaristo took care to stress that his paper was not the only one to show this phenomenon.

All the papers Evaristo and his co-authors analyzed have shown this process in local sites.

“What makes our finding surprising is that number one, it is global in scale,” Evaristo said. “It’s one thing to show something that ex-

ists at the site and it’s quite another for you to show the same thing globally.”

It is quite another thing to get published in Nature. The journal has existed since 1869 and has stayed at the forefront of scientific research, publishing the first articles on cloning, climate research and the human genome project. It also has a notoriously rigorous peer-review process, publishing an average of 7.4 per cent of the studies submitted to it each year.

Evaristo said his paper is also important because it alters scientist’s conception of the water cycle, which was previously seen as an unbroken loop.

“So now you have a picture of the water cycle that kind

Michael Bergen U of S doctoral student, Jaivime Evaristo, reviews his research published in Nature.

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of breaks somewhere,” Evaristo said. “At a point that the water infiltrates the ground, some of that water is exclusively related to plant uptake and some of that water recharges the ground. In other words, once that water is within this domain where the plants can access [it], you can forget about groundwater.”

While Evaristo acknowledged there were exceptions to this pattern shown in scientific literature, these exceptions are “not widespread.”

According to Evaristo, it is tempting to “stretch” findings in the field of basic science to the field of applied science, but there are some ways this knowledge can be used. The main application Evaristo outlined is that it will change the models that engineers, water resource managers and urban planners use to understand water allocation.

“The obvious implication for that is if you do a separated model like what we’re finding, like what our results show, there is now less water available for either plant transpiration or water recharge individually than there is if you assume a single mixing tank.”

Despite accomplishing something many scientists only dream of, Evaristo is unsure of what his future holds.

“I live one day at a time.

Quite frankly, I used to plan my life but somewhere along the way things don’t follow as planned… Five years from now, I really have no idea.”

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Sheaf staff survives police fitness test

Opinions editor Zach Tennent overcame the hurdle, and the POPAT.

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Last week six Sheaf staff members tried out the Police Officer Physical Ability/Aptitude Test at the Physical Activity Complex on campus. The results weren’t exactly pretty, complete with puking and a rolled ankle.

The POPAT is designed to simulate a fight, a chase and carrying someone to safety, which must be completed in four minutes and 45 seconds in order for police applicants to pass. It begins with a cardio section that includes running up and down stairs, jumping over obstacles and running around pylons.

Next is pushing and pulling 80 pounds, followed by hopping back and forth over a high bar, meant to represent jumping over fences. Lastly, applicants must pick up and carry a

Editor-in-Chief Naomi Zurevinski completed the test with a time of 5:19.

100 pound bag while walking.

The Human Performance Centre at the College of Kinesiology is the official location for testing applicants of the Saskatoon Police Service. Jason Weber, the coordinator of the HPC, took us through the test, explaining each of the components and coaching us as we tried the course.

“There needs to be a good mix of endurance and strength, it doesn’t necessarily help someone who can bench-press the world. It’s more a mixture of endurance than actual strength,” Weber said.

After trying out the course for practice and more than a few nervous pee breaks, we were ready to get started.

Staff writer Emily Klatt went first and finished the cardio portion after 3:18. Although that was it for her, she came off the course with confidence — in her career of choice.

“I am very tired; that was hard. I am going to stick to being a journalist,” she said.

Next went opinions editor Zach Tennent. Zach gave it his all and finished the entire test

in 4:46, amid cheers of encouragement from the rest of us.

The excitement disappeared quickly however, as Emily and Zach went outside to get some air. Sports editor Austin Arvay went to check on them and confirmed that yes, they were both puking.

Despite this, Zach had positive thoughts on the experience.

“I’m more glad that I did it and I’m done it, then if I hadn’t done it,” he said.

Up next was Keighlagh Donovan, news editor. Keighlagh attacked the cardio portion with lots of energy and worked her way through the rest of the test until she had to stop during the fence portion: one more staff member down, this time with a rolled ankle.

So close to finishing the whole thing, Keighlagh’s time was 5:22. She commented on the experience while laying with her foot elevated on ice.

“That was actually so much harder than you would expect, looking at it. It’s actually so tough, just getting through the first three rounds you’re

News editor Keighlagh Donovan’s run looked promising, before succumbing to an ankle injury.

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Sports editor Austin Arvay struggled, but finished in 3:58.

like, ‘Oh my gosh, I’m already so out of breath.’ And then I rolled my ankle.”

Three staff members down — literally — three to go. The results thus far made things a little intimidating for the rest of us, but we still wanted to try it out.

Layout manager Stephanie Mah went next and finished with a time of 5:26. No vomiting or injuries for her, although Steph actually did predict earlier that two of the six staff members would end up puking. Her thoughts after were positive overall.

“Considering that I don’t lift weights, I’m really proud of myself for finishing it and not quitting. I think if you were to train for it, it wouldn’t be so bad,” she said.

Austin was next and finished with the fastest time: 3:58.

While he was running, Steph turned to me and said: “I’m surprised after all those Mac’s hot dogs he’s doing so well.”

We were all impressed however, and Austin was happy with his results.

“Well, I’m exhausted, but I

finished. I didn’t puke, but I’m just glad I finished and completed my goal. But I’m really tired,” he said.

After watching everyone else struggle though, I went last. I finished the test with a time of 5:19, also very thankful that I didn’t puke and happy to have had the experience.

Weber went easy on us however, overlooking minor infractions that would normally result in automatic failure. The HPC on campus tests approximately 250 Saskatoon City Police applicants per year, and the POPAT is definitely a physically challenging test.

“It’s designed so that anyone can pass it. Whether you get 4:45 or 3:45, it’s a good estimate of where you’re at in terms of physical fitness,” Weber said.

A good estimate of physical fitness indeed. While it may not have been a particularly pretty morning for the Sheaf staff, it was definitely an interesting experience. I think it’s safe to say that none of us will be considering police work anytime soon.

Layout manager Stephanie Mah completed the obstacle course with ease and finished the whole thing in 5:26.

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Healthy U Interactive helps students reach wellness goals EMILY KLATT Staff Writer

Healthy U Interactive is an exciting new program that aims to help students reach their health and fitness goals.

It’s not a secret that staying healthy while attending university can be a challenge.

Between late nights, non-stop parties and the temptation of

the dining hall buffet, it’s no wonder that the “freshman 15” has become a widelyknown part of the college experience.

Luckily, University of Saskatchewan students aren’t alone in their quest for wellness. Healthy U Interactive provides a wide range of collaborative programs to make being healthy something that you might actually want to work towards.

Each student creates their own personal wellness account by visiting the Healthy

Jeremy Britz / Graphics Editor Healthy U Interactive has an app, as well as a website to help you reach your goals.

U Interactive website, accessible through a link provided

by U of S Campus Recreation Services. After entering a university email address and password, the next step is to customize your account by entering information like your height, weight and age.

With this data, Healthy U Interactive can help you track your progress and determine the path that’s best for you.

Once you’ve completed the first few steps, you’re ready to get started on your journey to a healthier life!

Healthy U lets you keep track of both your fitness and nutrition progress. Within the fitness component, you can catalogue your favorite exercises and routines.

Exercise goals can be measured in time spent, steps taken or calories burned. Within this area, you can also track the amount of sleep you are getting each night.

The nutrition portion helps you set a daily calorie range for yourself. It includes a food log, where you can track your

intake and see the nutritional breakdown of everything you eat. This can help you make smarter choices in the dining hall. You are also able to add your favorite recipes and meal plans for future reference.

One of the best things you can do is set some goals for yourself. Goals are an important part of making progress, and Healthy U helps you keep track of your achievements.

Students are able to join challenges that are held throughout the year.

By joining a challenge, you pledge to complete a set of tasks along with other U of S students. You journal your daily progress and compete against others to earn points and win prizes. While winning isn’t the main goal, being a little competitive never hurts your motivation.

Since the point of Healthy U is to get you moving, it isn’t surprising that a mobile app is also available. The Healthy U Interactive app is available for download so you can track your progress on your

smartphone. Healthy U is also compatible with other fitness technology. It is possible to sync a Fitbit tracker to your Healthy U account so that all information is transferred over. If you wear a Polar heart rate monitor, you can also ensure that you are meeting an optimum level with your workouts.

Additionally, Healthy U offers links to resources relating to all different areas of wellness. For those that are feeling lost, it’s easy to find articles on the benefits of walking or healthy foods to bring to a barbeque. If anything, it’s an easy way to make wasting time on the Internet somewhat productive.

Healthy U Interactive goes above and beyond the reaches of a regular fitness program.

It takes into account a wide range of health aspects, from fitness to food to functionality. Most importantly, it makes the journey to wellness actually fun. Being healthy isn’t always easy, but it definitely doesn’t need to be boring.

Eighth annual KinSpin a resounding success AUSTIN ARVAY Sports Editor

Each year in early September since 2008, the College of Kinesiology puts on KinSpin, a charity run to raise money in the spirit of fun and being active.

The annual run is open to students, staff and families from the university community, especially those who also participate in the college’s Physical Activity for Active Living (PAAL) program, with each participant having the option of running, walking or wheeling a 1 kilometer or 5 kilometer course that starts and finishes in the Bowl.

The PAAL program is set up for kids who live with physical and intellectual impairments, but still desire to be active and participate in a healthy lifestyle.

There is a summer camp that takes place, as well as weekly sessions that run throughout the school year at the University of Saskatchewan.

All the money raised from KinSpin goes towards the college’s Special Needs Trust Fund, which in turn helps run the cost

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of these camps and helps pay for a variety of other initiatives.

With $9,000 raised at this year’s event and almost $200,000 raised to date, KinSpin has become a crucial part of the program’s success.

One of the main organizers Kim Jones, who works for Campus Recreation Services at the College of Kinesiology, has been a part of the event since the very beginning.

“I came in the first summer when they ran it for the first time... It’s grown immensely over the years. Our very first summer camp had two participants only. This past summer we had upwards of 80 participants,” she said.

Jones is part of the committee who helps run the PAAL program and they determine where the money raised should be spent.

“One year, we sent a number of kids to New York for a dance camp; we’ve purchased newer wheelchairs; we have had modifications made to our change rooms so they’re more accessible to folks confined to chairs or have mobility issues. A number of years back, they put in the lifts that you see at both pools.

From year to year, we just sit and down see where we can best spend the money,” Jones said.

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Volunteers at the event included students and faculty from various colleges and even high school students. Jones and the rest of the organizing committee are humbled by the support they receive each and every year. Many of them not only commit their time to events such as these, but to the weekly PAAL sessions where they interact much more closely with the kids.

Jones knows that even though their staff works hard to put on these types of fundraisers, they couldn't do it without

the help of others.

“Our programs can’t run without the volunteers. We have a partnership with professors [in Kinesiology] and a partnership with the pharmacy college. So we get a number of their students and a number of education students, and we also draw from high schools,” Jones said. “Lots of them come for the first time because they have to, and they end up staying because they enjoy it so much.

We have lots of volunteers that have been here for five or six years.”

WIth KinSpin being such a huge success and the positive feedback they receive every year, Jones is already looking ahead to next year. Although she still thinks there’s room for improvement, Jones enjoys what they’ve started.

“It’s tough because we’re so early in the school year and there’s so many other runs happening. We really want to hit the campus community and that’s our goal, to stay focused on what we have on campus and what we have in the community here.”

Edlena Policarpio KinSpin is an annual event to help raise money for the PAAL program, which helps children with disabilities remain active.

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SPORTS AUSTIN ARVAY / SPORTS EDITOR

Football team picks up first win in 2015

FOOTBALL: HUSKIES 33, RAMS 18 It was a dominating performance for the Huskies as they took down the University of Regina Rams by a score of 33–18 for their first win of the 2015 season.

After a slow start, both the offence and defence found their rhythm and proceeded to lay the wood to their provincial rivals. Both sides of the ball gave their best efforts of the year, as Drew Burko and the offence moved the ball effectively all night and didn’t turn the ball over once.

Meanwhile, led by Dane Bishop, the defence allowed just two touchdowns — one in the first quarter and one very

late in the fourth — as they stuffed the Rams all game long. Bishop led the team with nine tackles, as well as recording a sack, forcing and recovering a fumble.

Using a balanced attack, the Huskies kept the Rams off guard as a powerful rushing attack led by Tyler Chow and Shane Buchanan allowed the passing game to open up. Chow had 124 yards along the ground, while Buchanan had 87. Burko finished the night 19 for 30 with 243 yards and three touchdowns. His favourite target was Mitch Hillis, who hauled in nine catches for 135 yards and two scores.

MEN’S SOCCER: HUSKIES 2, COUGARS 1 Using a very solid defensive effort, the Dogs handed the Mount Royal University Cougars their first loss of the season by a score of 2–1.

Saskatchewan got off to a fast start as rookie midfielder Marcello Gonzales opened the scoring in only the fourth minute of the match. His first of the season came off a cross from Jakub Rogowski, and the fast start allowed the Huskies to settle into their play style.

Keeper Greg Buckley never faced a shot

DINOS 2, HUSKIES 0 It was a tough finish on the road trip for the Dogs as they fell 2–0 to the University of Calgary Dinos, who remain undefeated on the season while the loss drops the Huskies’ record to 2–2.

In the fourth minute of the match, Calgary was awarded a penalty kick, which they converted and used for an early lead. Similar to the Huskies the day before, the Dinos were able to sit back comfortably with the immediate advantage.

in the first 45 minutes of action.

The Huskies widened their lead in the 52nd minute when Gonzales set up fellow rookie Avery Michael for his first goal of the campaign, as he hammered one home from just inside the box. Mount Royal made things interesting as they converted off a corner kick in the 68th minute to cut the lead in half, but that was close as they got, with Buckley shutting the door the rest of the way.

The Huskies played well and, as usual, controlled possession for most of the match. They fired 14 shots at the goal, with only three hitting the target.

While they did have plenty of chances, the well-rounded Dinos played a very solid game, with keeper Colin Hasick recording the clean sheet.

Calgary put it out of reach in the 90th minute as Dominic Russo buried one past Buckley off of a great pass and spoiled any chance of a late Huskie equalizer.

WOMEN’S SOCCER: PRONGHORNS 2, HUSKIES 1 On a gusty day in Lethbridge, the Pronghorns came out on top with a 2–1 victory. While the Huskies outplayed Lethbridge, the bounces just wouldn’t go the Dogs’ way.

After a dull first half where neither team had quality scoring chances, the second half picked up the intensity. The majority of chances went to the Huskies, but the Pronghorns opened the scoring in the 58th minute off of a free kick.

HUSKIES 3, DINOS 1 The Huskies bounced back in a big way from their first loss of the season the day before, as they scored three unanswered goals to down the Dinos 3–1.

In a fairly even contest, the Dogs once again fell behind early as the Dinos took a 1–0 lead in just the fifth minute. The green and white fought back hard, however, and were rewarded for their efforts in the 18th minute when captain Meagan Manson scored off a scramble in the box. Her fourth goal of the season tied the game at one apiece.

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Before the first half finished, the Huskies took the lead as Jenelle Zapski scored her first of the season in tight after a great cross from teammate Kelly Cerkwoniak. In the 52nd minute, the Dogs got some insurance via the boots of Erica Hindmarsh, as she fired a shot past the Dino keeper and into the top corner of the net.

Saskatchewan’s tight defence in the rest of the game allowed them to hang on for the victory. Keeper Kyleigh Vause made four saves to record the win.

UPCOMING GAMES Football: • Sept. 25 at UBC Thunderbirds @ 7:00 p.m.

- Home Game

Men’s soccer: • Sept. 26 at Winnipeg Wesmen @ 11:00 a.m.

• Sept. 27 at Winnipeg Wesmen @ 11:00 a.m.

Women’s soccer: Sept. 26 vs. Mount Royal Cougars @ 12:00 p.m.

Sept. 27 vs. MacEwan Griffins @ 12:00 p.m.

CANADA WEST STANDINGS FOOTBALL: W-L Calgary 3-0 Alberta 2-1 UBC 2-1 Manitoba 1-2 Saskatchewan 1-2 Regina 0-3 MEN’S SOCCER: Prairie Division: W-L Mount Royal 3-1 Alberta 2-0 Calgary 2-0 Saskatchewan 2-2 Lethbridge 1-3 MacEwan 1-3 Winnipeg 1-3

Supplied / Adrian Shellard MRU Cougar Athletics Photographer Huskie midfielders Tyler Redl (#17) and Avery Michael (#20) played some good defence versus Mount Royal.

Rookies Rita Fetch and Leesa Eggum connected for a goal that evened the game at one in the 71st minute. However, less than a minute later the Pronghorns used the wind advantage to take back the lead. A long ball from nearly half from Erica Augsten — actually the only third Pronghorn shot on target in the game — bounced high and over Huskies keeper Cara Santaga for the winning goal.

Pacific Division: W-L-T Victoria 3-1-1 UBC 2-0-1 Trinity Western 2-2 UFV 2-2 Thompson Rivers 1-1 UNBC 1-3 UBC Okanagan 1-3

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WOMEN’S SOCCER: East Division: W-L-T Manitoba 3-1-2 Calgary 3-1 Saskatchewan 3-1 Lethbridge 2-1-1 MacEwan 1-2-1 Regina 1-2-1 Mount Royal 1-3 Winnipeg 1-5 West Division: W-L-T UBC 4-1 UFV 3-0-1 Trinity Western 2-1-1 Victoria 2-2-1 Thompson Rivers 2-3-1 UBC Okanagan 1-2-3 Alberta 1-2-1 UNBC 0-3-1

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STUDENTS CAN DECIDE WHO WINS THIS ELECTION.

The last federal election was decided by 6,201. Imagine what would happen if all students voted.

THIS ELECTION, STUDENTS CAN VOTE ON CAMPUS FOR ANY CANDIDATE FROM ANY RIDING. Vote for candidates in your home riding - no matter where that is - at a special Elections Canada polling station.

VOTE ON CAMPUS

Monday, October 5 to 10am Education Student Lounge to Thursday, October 8 8pm Room 1005

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Sensitive issues: A student’s guide to problem skin care EMILY KLATT Staff Writer

It’s often said that beauty is only skin deep — however, it’s important to feel comfortable in your own skin, especially if you’re like me and have dry, itchy, sensitive skin. When the brutal Saskatchewan winters come around, I cling to my moisturizer like a life raft.

Sensitive skin is a catchall term for skin that is easily irritated by a number of different causes. While there is no official dermatological definition, those with sensitive skin often experience dry, red or itchy skin on a regular basis. Often, the source of the irritation can be difficult to pinpoint, adding to the frustration.

I’ve compiled a list of guidelines that, after years of experimentation and research, have helped me control my angry skin. Here is my “List of things to not make your skin hate you.”

1. Know what ingredients to avoid. If you have sensitive skin, you’ll want to stay away from harsh ingredients that strip the skin of its natural oils or otherwise cause irritation. These include alcohols, sulfates and anything labeled as “antibacterial.” While they may be great for oily skin, they’re too intense for sensitive skin. It’s also a good idea to avoid artificial fragrances, which can also be irritants.

2. Know what ingredients to look for. Ideally, aim for products with the fewest ingredients possible — the fewer things that are in it, the fewer to will mess with your skin. Chamomile is naturally soothing and anti-inflammatory. Aloe vera, a common remedy for sunburns, is also gentle on sensitive skin. Vitamins E and A are full of antioxidants that help regulate skin condition and keep you hydrated.

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4. Avoid over-cleansing.

While it might be tempting to scrub your face until it feels really clean, this practice can also strip skin of important natural oils. I find that washing my face twice a day with a gentle cleanser is more than enough to keep my skin happy.

5. Always take cosmetics off before going to bed.

Keep in mind the previous tip, but ensure that you’re not leaving irritants on you skin overnight. I find that if I fall asleep wearing my make-up, I wake up with random red patches that were not there the night before. Make-up wearing folks should be sure to invest in a good oil-free make-up remover to get the job done.

6. Drink lots of water.

Water keeps you hydrated!

Hydration means your skin won’t dry out! I’m trying to get you really enthusiastic about drinking water! Is it working?

7. Eat lots of healthy fats.

Fat gets a bad rap in our calorie-obsessed culture, but it’s actually one of the best things for your skin. During the periods of my life when I was eating a very low fat diet, my skin was dry, dull and flaky. Since I’ve added healthy fats like nuts, seeds, olive oil and fish, I’ve seen a lot of improvements.

8. Always wear sunscreen.

Sensitive skin is more susceptible to sun damage and irritation. Make sure to apply it even on cloudy days and during the winter, when there is still a risk for sun exposure.

9. Beware of hot baths and showers. Although a soak in a steamy tub may sound great after a cold winter’s day, it’s not so great for your skin. Hot water can strip your skin of its natural oils, leaving it dry and cracked. Instead, opt for warm showers, and moisturize right after.

10. Keep it simple. When it comes to sensitive skin care, less is more. The fewer products you use, the fewer irritants you’ll come into contact with.

This is by no means a complete list of ways to care for sensitive skin, but it’s a start. Hopefully, these tips will help prevent sensitivity from really getting under your skin.

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Know your limit, play within it: What students need to know about alcohol use CHELSEA POWRIE

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lcohol is an accepted — even expected — part of student life. Too often, though, students aren't aware of when a bit too much is really way too much.

Alcohol and teenagers go hand in hand in popular TV shows, movies and songs. Life reflects art, so Canadian teenagers are exposed on a daily basis to lyrics and scripts that imply alcohol is a necessity to properly enjoying their youth. Is it any wonder that once these teenagers reach university age they're having trouble regulating their alcohol consumption?

Take some recent popular song lyrics as examples. In ILoveMakonnen's recent dance hit “Tuesday,” the lyrics imply and glorify exactly what you'd expect — clubbing and drinking in the middle of the week. Luke Bryan's current chart-topping single “Kick the Dust Up” references moonshine and beer multiple times.

When these artists sing about drinking with fast-paced beats and slick instrumentals, it sounds awesome. There aren't any consequences to this alcohol-infused lifestyle — just parties, sex and great friends.

Well, time for a reality check. Consumption of alcohol, especially among young adults whose brains are not finished developing until their mid 20s, can be damaging to health, mental capabilities and social relationships.

Most students understand that drinking in excess can be unhealthy, but the problem is that many students have different ideas of what “in excess” means.

During an informal survey in Place Riel, the Sheaf asked students about their opinions on what is too much alcohol consumption per week for a student. The results were varied.

“Drinking more than once a week,” said Maggie Sutherland, first-year arts and science student.

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“Three times a week is too often,” said Brit- year pharmacy student. tany Preston, second-year pharmacy student.

“Aggressive behavior or just being by them“Depends on what classes you have, but five selves a lot,” said Christina Thachuk, fourthtimes is a lot,” said Zac Olson, first-year arts year commerce student. and science student.

“If they are drinking alone — and not just “Every weekend is too much,” said Jennifer one, if they are having a bunch alone. And Ackerman, second-year education student. maybe if they are hungover for school or The students surveyed obviously had their work on a regular basis,” said Brett Martens, own ideas, but Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol second-year agronomy student.

Drinking Guidelines say that women should “Every time they drink, they pass out,” said have no more than 10 drinks every week and Francis Sicat, second-year commerce student. men no more than 15. “No more than two per These are warning signs, but they are differday,” says the guideline, and many students ent from clinical symptoms. According to the surpass this. The risks of doing so are nothing Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse's guide to brush off easily. for alcohol use, increased tolerance and withHealth Canada also warns that excessive al- drawal symptoms after going without alcohol cohol use can lead to liver cirrhosis and can- are diagnostic indicators of alcohol dependencer. Additionally, brain development can be cy. Natural tolerance depends on a lot of facseverely delayed by alcohol use. tors, including genetics and body weight.

It's hard to know though when to Also, whether a person has recently step in and intervene with our eaten affects how quickly alcohol friends' alcohol use — or our processes within their body. own. Students at the UniverStudent life glorifies the sity of Saskatchewan had ability to “hold your liquor,” thoughts on this matter but high tolerance can actuas well. The Sheaf asked: ally mean a person is drinkWhat aspects of a friend's ing too much, too often. behaviour would make you Those with high tolerances worry they have a problem are also at a higher risk for with alcohol? developing an addiction.

– Jennifer Ackerman, second“If they're drinking by Somehow, though, binge year education student themselves, at home, that's drinking is accepted and idolgoing to be a red flag,” said Daized on university campuses vid Anaka, first-year engineering everywhere. It can feel difficult to student. break away from that norm, when every“If they do something they wouldn't do one around is drinking and popular weekend when not drinking, it would be like — hold gatherings often involve heading to a bar or up,” said Naveen Elemary, first-year arts and club. science student.

When asked how he thought being a “If they had a problem and their solution non-drinker would affect his social life, Marwas drinking,” said Brittany Preston, second- tens seemed to think it would have an impact.

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FEATURE “You could still go to the same events but just not drink; you could meet the same people, but it probably would affect things a bit because some people want that in a friend if they drink,” Martens said.

Students seeking some guidance about their alcohol intake can turn to the U of S student-run initiative What's Your Cap?, whose slogan is “Know when to put a lid on drinking.” Colleen Dell, research chair in Substance Abuse at the U of S, helped several of her students establish the campaign in January 2011 with the aim of educating students on responsible, healthy enjoyment of alcohol.

Maddy Huggins is a fourth-year sociology student and also the project coordinator of What’s Your Cap? She spoke to the Sheaf about the relationship between university students and alcohol.

“Many students believe that in order to engage in the social components of university, they have to drink, or drink excessively,” Huggins said. “Knowing what a standard-sized drink is is important so you can measure your alcohol intake.”

Huggins explained that What's Your Cap? aims to help students figure out what a healthy relationship with alcohol looks like for them as individuals.

“Many students report drinking to relieve stress, so it is really good to find alternative stress relievers such as working out, painting, playing sports, going for walks or bike rides, spending time with family… whatever may

help!” Huggins said. “University is a stressful can lead to irreversible poisoning — too much time and often over-consuming alcohol results for the liver to deal with in time to stop those in additional stress rather than relieved stress.” other symptoms. It is also heavily correlated What’s Your Cap? was so successful initial- with deaths resulting from accidents, vehiculy that it now has a large presence on campus, lar or otherwise. In their 2011 report, Statistics with a booth at Welcome Week and a home base Canada found Saskatchewan to be tied with in lower Saskatchewan Hall that students can Prince Edward Island for having the highest visit to learn more and get involved. number of impaired driving incidents.

Dell and her team published a research paper These are scary facts. Alcohol abuse and deabout What's Your Cap? in September 2015 in pendency are real threats to students. That isn't the Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine. to say, however, that alcohol can't be enjoyed The paper states that a large number of stu- in a healthy, fun manner. It's about awareness dents engage in high-risk binge drinking at Ca- and honesty — how much is too much, and how nadian universities and then goes on to present often? Have I had too many drinks to get besome startling statistics. hind the wheel of a car? Are any of my friends Forty per cent of students surveyed admit- exhibiting warning signs that I should be open ted to regretting their activities while with them about before brushing them drinking and 30 per cent had memory off as typical student behaviors? Am blackouts. Blackouts happen when I hurting myself and laying down blood alcohol content goes up too patterns of alcohol use that could high, too quickly. As a response, turn into dependency? These are the body stops recording memall important questions for stuories, rendering the drinker undents to consider. able to recall the narrative of Alcohol can be fun — there's their activities. nothing wrong with having beers The liver can metabolize with friends, toasting a beautiful – 2015 research paper published in the Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine roughly one drink per hour. Anydinner with a glass of wine or buything above this affects the rest of ing your friend a shot at the bar and the body, including the brain. Memory hitting the dance floor. If alcohol beloss is coupled with loss of coordination, inabil- comes a need rather than a want, however, it ity to speak clearly and sometimes passing out might be time to reach out to organizations like or vomiting. It's the body's response to being What's Your Cap? or check in with U of S Health slowly poisoned.

Services to find information on how to mediate In extreme cases, overindulgence in alcohol a habit before it becomes an addiction.

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What’s really inside your cup of Joe? CÉLINE GRIMARD

• Concert for Consent at Louis’ Pub • Fast Romantics with guests at the Capitol Music Club • First day of Premier Showcase at TCU Place • Hag Face with Haunted Souls and Man Meat at Vangelis

• Final day of Campus Club Week in the Arts Tunnel • Final day of Sexual Assault Awareness Week on campus • Off The Top Rope, The Buzzardine and The Fuss at Amigos • Zachary Lucky at The Bassment

• Black Metal Bingo at Louis’ Pub • Culture Days on Broadway Avenue • Etsy Made in Canada Pop-up market at Ideas Inc. • Nuit Blanche Saskatoon in the Riversdale district

saturday

• Final day of Tierra del Sol Pumpkin Festival at Tierra del Sol • STEMfest at Prairieland Park

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• First day of Queerapalooza Campus Pride Week • The Walrus Talks Resilience at Persephone Theatre

Fall is upon us and students' cups are being filled to the brim with warm delicious blends of irresistible coffee, but what exactly are we ingesting?

This is a pretty broad topic for an avid coffee enthusiast, as there are many different types of coffee available, from the Americano to that intoxicating creamy classic, the Tim Hortons double-double.

On campus it seems like there is always a lineup at Tim Hortons and Starbucks, these being the main caffeine-to-go fuel stations for the student body. However, Health Canada recommends that Canadians limit caffeine intake to no more than 400 milligrams per day, which is three 8 ounce — 273 millilitres — cups of brewed coffee.

For the Tim Hortons lovers out there, that translates into one small and one medium cup of coffee or one extra-large.

For the Starbucks enthusiast, this is the equivalent of two tall cups.

As we all know, coffee contains caffeine which can feel essential to fuel our sleepdeprived bodies and to make our professors happy with our work. So are there any health benefits to drinking this rich, dark liquid?

Students will be happy to know that coffee is filled with antioxidants which help reduce the risk of diseases such as liver cancer and colon cancer. It has also been suggested that coffee helps in preventing depression and suicide.

Researchers at the Harvard

School of Public Health conducted a study in 2014 that found drinking more than one cup of coffee each day helps reduce your risk of type two diabetes. So as long as you drink coffee in moderation, it may be beneficial.

Not everyone follows Health Canada's moderation guidelines, though. Everyone has their own preferences for caffeine intake, but what are the possible downsides of going overboard?

Exceeding the recommended 400 milligrams of caffeine per day can result in some possible side effects. The Mayo Clinic warns that heavy daily caffeine use can be linked to insomnia, nervousness, restlessness, irritability, upset stomach, fast heartbeat and/or muscle tremors. If any of those symptoms seem familiar, maybe it’s time to bring on the decaf.

Moderation is key, but it's important to remember that these health benefits and detriments only apply to caffeine, not to add-ons like sugars, syrups or creams. So unless you're drinking coffee black or with a small amount of milk, some of your favorite go-to study drinks might be doing more harm than good.

Student Health Services at the University of Saskatchewan reports that a double-double coffee from Tim Hortons — two sugars, two creams — has more added sugar than a chocolate dip doughnut.

It may come as a further surprise that when you order just a regular Original blend Tim's coffee — which comes with one cream and one sug-

ar — you aren't always getting one standard creamer and one standard spoonful of sugar. The size of your beverage determines how much more cream and sugar goes into it.

At Starbucks, a tall Americano has only 10 calories, whereas the tall Caramel Macchiato contains 140 calories — and that's only if you specify non-fat milk.

The World Health Organization recommends only six teaspoons of sugar a day. When you look at the nutritional information on both Tim Hortons’ and Starbucks’ menus, it is easy to see that this adds up very quickly.

There are nine grams of sugar in a small regular Original blend Tim Hortons’ coffee.

A tall non-fat milk Caramel Macchiato from Starbucks contains 24 grams of sugar, which is almost your total daily recommended six teaspoons of sugar per day, all in one go.

If you start getting into the realm of Venti Frappucinos, these numbers skyrocket. The Heart and Stroke Foundation warns that consuming too much sugar is associated with heart disease, stroke, obesity, diabetes, high blood cholesterol, cancer and cavities.

Coffee is often portrayed as a student’s best friend. It certainly can be, since it is perfect for long nights staying up late studying, waking up for early morning classes and great conversations at your favorite cozy coffee shop. Just be aware of what you're adding to that caffeine kick and don't indulge too often, so you can stay healthy within your habit.

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Crunch-time: Busy students can still find time for fitness Although the school year has been in session for less than a month, University of Saskatchewan students may already be KEIGHLAGH feeling the shortage of free DONOVAN time that accompanies an acNews Editor ademic workload. Couple this Photos by Caitlin Taylor / Photo Editor with the trials and tribulations of daily life, and health and fitness can easily fall by the wayside.

Another Saskatoon winter is right around the corner, so an indoor workout on a student’s time and money budget is an appealing way to stay fit.

High Intensity Interval Training, otherwise known as HIIT, is a great way for students to get a quick intense cardiovascular workout that requires little to no equipment, space or time. In the span of 20–40 minutes, you can break a sweat right next to your computer desk and reap the benefits of a functional fullbody workout.

The following is a HIIT workout that students can complete one to five times a week, altering the amount of reps — regularly three to four — sets and time to best accommodate their schedule.

The moves are demonstrated by fitness model and second-year sociology student Brooke Nistor.

Optional equipment: yoga mat, 10 pound hand weight, timer Total approximate time: 30 minutes

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SET ONE

(1 minute per exercise)

Plank with knee to elbow • Begin on your forearms or hands. Make sure to keep hips and glutes level with the rest of your body. Either hold still for the full minute, 30 second intervals, or bring your knee up to touch the back of your elbow on the same side. Alternate sides and repeat, looking like Spiderman scaling a wall.

Army crawl • Begin on your forearms in plank pose, elbows on the ground, then move up to your hands flat, one by one, and then lower back down onto your elbows.

Repeat.

• Modification: lower your knees.

SET FOUR

(1 minute per exercise — u­ se this as your warm-up­) Squat with weighted shoulder raises • Hold hand weight in front of your chest with palm facing inward as you squat down.

• Proper squat: legs hip-width apart, feet firmly planted on the ground, knees over your ankles as much as possible (you want to be able to see your toes) and keep your chest upright and your back straight as if you were sitting into a chair.

• As you come out of the squat, raise your hand weight directly above your shoulder, turning your palm outward.

• Return to starting position and repeat for 30 seconds, then switch arms for the remaining 30 seconds.

Lunge jumps • Sink down into a lunge position with both legs at 90 degree angles. Your back knee should be hovering above the ground and you should be able to see your toes below your front knee.

• Keep your body upright — do not lean forward or backward.

• Jump and switch the position of your legs. Ensure to always land back in a lunge position to prevent any stress on your knees. Repeat for one minute, taking five to 10 second breaks as needed.

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(20 seconds per exercise, 10 seconds rest, 8 times total) Squat jumps • See proper squat instructions above. Jump into air with hands at your sides. Land lightly back in a squat position with your hands in front of your chest. Repeat for 20 seconds.

Weighted deadlift • Spread your legs wider than hip width apart with toes pointed slightly inward.

• Keep your legs straight the entire time as you lower your weight down and back to touch the ground through the opening between your legs.

• Keep your back straight and neck long as you lower and raise back up. Clench or flex your glutes at the top. Repeat for 20 seconds.

(20 seconds per exercise, 10 seconds rest, 8 times total) Skater strides • Begin on the left end of your mat, if you have one. Balancing on your left foot with a slightly bent knee, cross your right leg behind and swing your arms out to the left, grazing the ground with your right fingertips.

• Hop off your left foot, projecting yourself to the right side of your mat or workout area, landing on your right foot and crossing your left foot behind, grazing the ground with your left fingertips.

• Hop side to side like a speed skater, always landing in a bent knee position.

• Keep your chest and gaze upright.

Push-ups • These can be done from your feet or your knees. Lower your chest to the ground, keeping your gaze slightly in front of your workout area with your neck flat and long.

• If you’re on your knees, make sure to keep your bum and hips in, ensuring your body is in a straight line and your core is tight.

All done! If you are feeling amped up and ambitious, you can throw in some abdominal exercises such as crunches or leg raises, alternating styles according to any of the time frame patterns used in your other sets. Make sure to also take some time to stretch and cool down before you head back to that computer chair to exercise your brain.

Perform these exercises responsibly and at your own risk. The Sheaf will not be responsible for any injury sustained as a result of using any workout program presented and/or discussed in our publication.

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More than meets the eye: Supporting students with disabilities EMILY MIGCHELS

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University should be accessible to anyone. On campus, Disability Services for Students ensures accommodation and equal opportunity for all, including those with disabilities that may not be obvious.

DSS exists at the University of Saskatchewan to assist all students with temporary or permanent conditions that impact their daily lives and/or academic work.

For students with physical disabilities, it’s necessary to ensure all classes are accessible. As it stands, all buildings on campus used for teaching are equipped with elevators or ramps — not always at the most convenient entries — but definitely not impossible.

Additionally, if a student with a physical disability is required to take a course that they aren’t able to reach by some circumstances, the class will come to them, so to speak. DSS will move any class — from anthropology to toxicology — to a room that best suits that student’s needs, without compromising the class a whole.

“Disability,” however, is a broad scale term. In fact, only about six per cent of the 1200 students currently registered with DSS at the U of S are classified as having a physical disability.

Most DSS students — about 65 per cent — are identified as having mental health or neurological disabilities. Other classifications include communications and learning, medical, and sensory disabilities.

Most of the work DSS does to provide for students with disabilities might not be apparent to the onlooker. This can include students with attention deficit hyperactive disorder, acquired brain injuries, visual impairment, epilepsy or learning disabilities.

Such students might have trouble concentrating during lectures or deciphering textbooks. Others might be on medications that make it difficult to retain information. There’s a lot of variety when it comes to disabilities, and what works for some might not work for others. It’s important to offer a wide array of services

to cater to the needs of each individual and DSS aims to do just that.

If they need it, students are able to request more time to complete exams or even to take them in a different location altogether.

There is also an option to get electronic versions of textbooks that can be used with software that will read aloud the material.

Many students will also be familiar with the notetaking program, where volunteers submit their notes from a class to be used by a student who is unable to personally take them. Being a notetaker has some benefits as well: it’s helpful to have a reason to take comprehensive notes in class and volunteer work looks good on a resumé.

Worried your notes aren’t good enough to submit? It’s completely confidential, meaning no one will ever know it’s your imperfect handwriting.

Academic aids available through DSS can also be funded by individual student grants from CanLearn, a program run through the federal government. A student with a disability can apply to receive up to $8000 from the government to cover costs. Arguably the best part of this? DSS is there to help you through every step of the application process, meaning no stressing over complicated forms.

DSS also works with non-profit organizations to provide students with the best available technology.

Organizations such as the Canadian National Institute for the Blind provide assistance to individuals living with vision loss or impairment. Also, Media Access Production at the U of S provides multimedia solutions such as FM receivers to students who might find classrooms too noisy or distracting.

Every student deserves a chance to prove themselves, without hindrance. Accommodations must be provided to ensure that students with disabilities are successful in their learning while meeting the set credit requirements for their courses. Far from being exclusively for students with physical disabilities, at its core, DSS exists to provide an even playing field for all. september 24, 2015

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Don’t just act healthy, be healthy KEZIA FOURIE The lives we lead on social media platforms versus our lives in reality tend to differ. In some cases this is beneficial, but when it comes to health, we may be projecting an image that isn’t authentic.

Putting an image on social media of yourself eating healthy or being active feels great. Maybe you share an image of yourself in your running shoes, eating a healthy lunch or a before and after snap.

Either way, these posts boost our self-esteem.

Looking at posts on Instagram with the hashtag #healthyliving reveals that they tend to receive their fair share of likes and positive comments.

So now, not only did you feel great posting something originally, but you are also receiving positive vibes from others.

Again, your self-esteem takes a jump.

A study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research in August 2015 by Australian scholars Elise Carrotte, Alyce Vella and Megan Lim looks at

the predictors in others liking fitness and health related content on social media. They use the term "fitspiration” several times, defining it as the content found on "weight loss/fitness motivation pages."

These pages tend to perch on a fine balance. The goal is to inspire people to be fit and lead healthy lives without becoming a “pro-ana” — pro-anorexia and other eating disorders — page.

If you go on Instagram and search healthy living, a myriad of posts will appear.

Greens, fish, avocados and even asparagus are some of the popular items. As more and more pictures of asparagus crossed my screen, I began to wonder if asparagus was more popular than I thought.

Or does Instagramming food make it more palatable? Do we force ourselves to like something just so that we can get an amazing post out of it?

Our lives on social media are almost as permanent as our lives in the real world. What we post remains on the Internet or servers of social media platforms for an indefinite amount of time. We want to remember the positive, healthy image we projected. As memories sometimes drift from our minds, we want to recall the good feelings we had. We create a “utopia” for ourselves.

Although we may not think

about it often, we are subconsciously curating our own posts.

We want to prevent any possible negative thoughts someone may think of us. Think of the lyrics for the song “#Selfie” by The Chainsmokers.

The girl in the song contemplates her selfie on Instagram.

“Can you guys help me pick a filter / I don’t know if I should go with XX-Pro or Valencia,” which is followed by “I only got 10 likes in the last 5 minutes / Do you think I should take it down?”

She may not even realize it, but this girl is extremely — almost obsessively — worried about what other people might think of her.

The wrong choice of filter would be detrimental in her mind.

She feels determined to have the perfect selfie, which will give her enough likes to keep her happy. If she receives her likes quickly, her self-esJeremy Britz / Graphics Editor teem will take a

boost and she will feel healthier and better.

When we put out a healthy living image or anything similar, we are hoping to appear healthy to those who see our posts. Therefore, the motivation to look healthy can in turn actually make us healthier. Yet we need to make sure that this motivation comes from a positive place. Negative motivation does not help us in any way whatsoever. This is where the fine balance from the “fitspiration” pages come in.

As we use social media to become physically healthy, we need to think about the other health aspects. Is it really emotionally healthy when we do this? By relying on other people to bring ourselves up, we are not creating motivation from within ourselves. What about mental health? We try so hard to project an image that we are putting an enormous amount of pressure on ourselves without realizing it.

Social media has become a huge part of our livelihood, whether we realize it or not. In fact, you are what you post.

Zach goes vegan: My miserable experiment ZACH TENNENT

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There are many reasons to go vegan: weight loss, allergies, religious views, environmentalism. I decided to go vegan for a week for none of those reasons, but I still found it enlightening and maybe even educational.

Veganism — the practice of abstaining from all animal products — is a growing dietary and lifestyle decision, especially among young adults.

While it is understandably rewarding to some, I never thought that it would be for me.

I used to watch vegans and vegetarians alike in awe from afar and marvel at their discipline and commitment. No meat? No dairy? How do you do it? So, I decided to take up a week-long challenge just to see if I had what it took — and to see if veganism was as awesome as it’s chalked up to be. september 24, 2015

The first day was fine. I felt pretty good about myself, so I assumed I was doing something right. I’ve never been a very adventurous eater, so in preparation for my week I loaded up on all the most flavourless, pansy-ass grains, vegetables and substitutions that came to mind, including brown rice, broccoli, mushrooms, almond milk and bananas.

My primary concern beforehand had to do with cutting out meat, but after a couple of days I came to realize that going vegetarian would have been a vacation by comparison.

The meat meant nothing to me as I pounded back my fruits and veggies, but from day two and onward, there was nothing I wanted more than to guzzle back some milk — straight from the jug for dramatic effect.

In my darkest moment, after eating a spoonful of peanut butter, I instinctively went to grab the milk before realizing I couldn’t have it and that I’d have to pry my tongue from the roof of my mouth by alternative means.

Not that almond milk is nec-

essarily bad, but it’s kind of like if regular milk and expired milk had a baby. It’s still drinkable, but it’s just off enough for you to know that something’s afoot.

I was really angry all the time for days three through five, although there's no empirical evidence that meat deficiency was specifically to blame. After all, it was the latter half of a school week.

As I meticulously scanned labels, I came to realize that I never knew how many foods were off limits to my newfound vegan brethren. Honey, pasta sauce, virtually every variety of canned soup known to man, condiments. You name it, I couldn’t have it.

That being said, I also learned that you can identify as a vegan and still get away with eating a lot of unhealthy shit. Depending on brands and ingredients, even french fries, baked goods, potato chips, Skittles and more are all vegan.

In other words, being a vegan doesn’t have to be a healthy thing if you don’t want it to.

However, if I ever started to feel like I was having too much

fun, I felt like I was cheating, so I tried to keep myself on a bit of a short leash.

By the end, I felt beat into submission. A week of oatmeal, stir fries, vegetable broth and kale had left me a hollow shell of a man. The only thing that kept me going was the promise of a nice milky cup of coffee and some scrambled eggs the next morning.

Now that it’s over, I can say that it was easier than I’d anticipated, and while I can’t say I regret it, I can safely say that going vegan is not for everyone.

The main thing I learned

— if anything — in my whirlwind week as a herbivore, is that staying vegan is not the hard part whatsoever. The real challenge is keeping in mind at all times that you’re vegan and trying to make the best of it.

I wasn’t banging down the doors of deli’s desperate to get my fix, but I did have to exercise caution and double check the specs of everything I ate before digging in. In that sense, being a vegan is less of a sacrifice and more of a hassle.

I’ve been hassled enough, though. Bring on the meat.

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Sleep deprivation isn’t worth it ASHLEY BRITZ To many university students, getting a good night’s sleep seems to be more of a luxury than a necessity. These days, more and more students are

abandoning a healthy sleep schedule in order to cram for tests, attend wild parties or binge-watch Netflix.

It is not uncommon for the average student to complain about their lack of sleep, guzzle large amounts of coffee and

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wander around the campus hazy-eyed and lethargic. Is this common trend of not getting enough sleep at night actually healthy and productive? In my opinion, no.

In order to experience firsthand the effects of sleep deprivation, I decided to pull an almost all-nighter, getting about two and a half hours of sleep precisely before attending my lectures in the morning.

Guess how much fun that was?

One thing that I observed about my sleep deprivation was the utter apathy I felt towards, well, almost everything. My bus being 10 minutes later than usual usually incites some sort of panic in me — anger, even — yet I barely noticed.

I was too busy letting my eyes focus and refocus on a rather interesting leaf on the sidewalk.

I also happened to encounter a rather large spider in a bathroom in the Agriculture Building before my class, and instead of shrieking and stomping on it faster than you can say “phobia,” I was simply indifferent to

its existence, too tired to care.

Classes were even worse. Not only did I find it a challenge to stifle the waves of yawning, I also struggled to keep up with the professor and it seemed to me that she was moving about 10 times the normal speed through topics. My notes became scattered and unorganized, and I found myself having to get my professor to repeat things for me in order for my clouded brain to comprehend the topics being discussed.

My focus on the material was blocked by the constant cloud of drowsiness, paired with vivid fantasies of a soft, warm bed replacing the plastic chair I was sitting on.

Unfortunately, such a fantasy was sadly out of my reach at this time.

The bottom line is that sleep deprivation is not good for you mentally or physically. It prevents you from focusing properly in class, therefore possibly leading to a downfall in grades.

According to WebMD, not getting the right amount of sleep at night can lead to depression,

forgetfulness, weight gain, impairment of judgement and even skin aging.

In addition, when you regularly deprive yourself of sleep, your body begins to adjust to it and you begin to feel used to the amount of sleep you are getting, even if it’s not a healthy amount. This basically creates a false sense of restfulness, when in truth, you are still suffering from the negative side effects of a lack of sleep.

I can understand having the occasional night where an eight hour cram session is essential to get that paper finished, or if you just really need to let loose and go out with your friends for the night. But my advice is to keep these occurrences to a minimum.

Plan your schedule accordingly to accommodate times for homework and leisure. Don’t eat heavy foods before bed. Stay off your phone, tablet and computer before bed and pick up a book instead. Try to get around eight hours of sleep a night.

Your body, mind and sanity will thank you graciously.

Birth control should be a team effort DELANEY WRIGHT With so many options and price ranges for different types of birth control, it can become unclear who should be covering the cost in your relationship.

But if you already split the cost of everything else, birth control should be no different.

When it comes to using birth control for the purpose of preventing pregnancy, many ads and websites target a female audience. Mirena’s website has a slideshow of various ladies — from busy moms to business women at work — making it clear who their target audience is.

What it doesn’t mention is that in Canada, if your insurance doesn’t cover birth control, it's going to cost you big. In my experience, it costs around $385 to get an intrauterine device. It does boast that it will last for five years — and at $77 a year, that sounds a lot more reasonable.

However, if a girl makes the choice to get an IUD and go through an invasive and potentially painful experience so that she and her partner can both enjoy bareback sex without hav-

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ing to worry about children, why shouldn’t they pick up half the tab?

Birth control can be pricy.

The Depo-Provera injectable contraceptive shot can be up to $35–$45 every three months.

Oral contraceptives range from $25–$35 for a two month supply. The patch ranges between $30–$40 a month.

Another factor that people in relationships need to remember is what a girl has to go through to get her hands on birth con-

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trol. Forget the awkward cashier at the grocery store who you casually avoid eye contact with while your condoms and lube slide through their till.

Try doing an aerobics routine in your bathroom as you wiggle and twirl to discover the best possible position for inserting your NuvaRing, or getting a small plastic patch to attach to your body without any wrinkles and then having to resist peeling it off at the end of the week, as it begins to loosen and collect

dirt and sweat.

Try having the jaws of life hold open your cooch while your feet are in stirrups and a small t-shaped piece of plastic is inserted in a hole so deep you begin to suspect your gynecologist is trying to get to China.

After you’ve gone through any of these experiences, you would slam down that box of glow-inthe-dark, fruit flavoured, extraribbed, extra-large rubbers and a side of lubrication jelly with pride and stare down that

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cashier with fierce, unwavering eye contact.

At the end of the day, both partners are benefitting from birth control equally. In certain scenarios, someone may start a birth control method for reasons like reduced acne, lighter periods and menstrual cramp management, but in many cases it can also cause unpleasant side effects like weight gain, mood swings, breast tenderness, blood clotting and more.

Compared to the side effects of a condom — ahem, none — varying forms of birth control can make a large impact on someone’s life.

Sometimes it’s hard not to feel bitter shelling out those precious dollars from a bank account that has more cobwebs than cash on a pill that makes you feel like an idiotic, unhinged and bloated monster.

At the end of the day, the decision is up you and your significant other. It comes down to what you and your partner are most comfortable with — side effects and all.

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Backtalk: How do you feel about breast implants?

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Colleen Mamczasz Arts and Science Personally, I wouldn’t have one, it’s up to the individual. It’s society’s view as to what looks good, what’s right.

Scott Pittendrigh Graduate Studies Personally, I wouldn’t want them.

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Chrys Wiederhold Student Vendor So vain. Too vain.

Joel Yarach Arts and Science If people have money to waste on stupid things, more power to them.

Cam Raison Commerce I think they’re great!

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DISTRACTIONS campus chat

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Can you spell pneumonia?

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Q: My feet smell terrible!

I’m worried that other people will notice. What can I do? — Will Sugar: I’m going to get real with you, foot fungus is a serious thing. Have you gone to your local doctor?

If they can’t help, my nana uses Gold Bond powder, maybe you should too.

Spice: Maybe try investing in a pair of shoes.

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Q: What are some ways to improve my Tinder profile so I can get more matches? I don't want to look too serious or too casual either. — Sarah

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Sugar: Most people go on Tinder to find soulmates who they truly connect with, so try to get a photo that captures both your playful spirit and kind personality.

Spice: Try to get chest cleavage and ass cleavage in the same shot for your profile picture.

Q: I showed up to the first day of my psychology class recently.

The professor introduced himself and I realized I used to fuck his daughter back in the day. He acted like he didn't know me but I don't know if I buy it or not... What do I do! — Davin

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Sugar: Well Davin, the appropriate thing would be to maturely bring up how you used to court his daughter and then express a hope that this won’t have an impact on your future working relationship. After all, we can’t let our romantic pasts get in the way of our academic endeavors, now can we?

Spice: My first instinct is telling me you should nail him too so he doesn’t feel left out.

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Sheaf List: Top 10 unhealthy things university students do

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Stand in minus 40 degrees Celsius weather, waiting for a bus that was never coming to begin with.

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Stay up until 4 a.m. to write a paper for class the next day.

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Sleep through that same class the next morning.

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Take medical advice from a medical student.

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Take medical advice from Dr.

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7. Eat Mac’s hot dogs.

Juice cleanses, but with coffee 8. and alcohol instead of juice.

Mistake potato salad for being a real salad.

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Get most of your exercise by running from your problems.

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Ensure your bladder is your strongest muscle in your body through masochistic multihour study sessions.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Launching The Afterlife of Birds Thursday, October 1, 7 Pm

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OCTOBER 2,2015

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