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Professor explores the ingenuity of Aboriginal engineering LIAM FITZ-GERALD Students enrolled in the University of Saskatchewan College of Engineering have an opportunity to learn about First Nations design concepts thanks to engineering professor Sean Maw, who is incorporating Aboriginal design concepts into his courses.

Maw’s interest in the concept stems from his exposure to a First Nations cultural program he participated in as a camp counselor at Camp Tawingo, in Huntsville, Ont. While there, he became fascinated with canoes and began researching them. Indeed, Maw acknowledges, canoes and kayaks are two Aboriginal designs that are often overlooked.

Maw also points out that the U of S mandates that its programs be more inclusive and welcoming of Aboriginal youth, culture and content, but in engineering it is hard to see where that could come into play. First Nations design presents an opportunity for

the college and for Maw. First Nations watercraft is a perfect example of Aboriginal design to present to students.

“One of the things I appreciated about First Nations watercraft across Canada was how all the designs were really quite good for their environments and exhibited positive traits like sustainability and ease of maintenance,” Maw said.

He notes that the varied design features are great for teaching and that many students can relate to activities like kayaking and canoeing.

He also points out that the inclusion of Aboriginal content is easily integrated into classroom instruction. The travois, a triangular object used for pulling objects over land, is one such item Maw discusses in class.

“The travois is basic statics or dynamics, which a competent first-year student, having done most of that course, could do. So I threw that into the design course last year as an example of something that looked pretty straightforward

and told the students to analyze it,” Maw said. “It was an interesting education exercise of watching the students taking what they know and applying it.”

Maw says that although engineering contributions from Aboriginal cultures have been overlooked in the past, there are many First Nations engineering examples to draw from.

“The dugout canoes on the west coast had some really advanced structural concepts that Western engineers and scientists didn’t understand until the 60s or so. It was so good, they didn’t appreciate how good it was. This is a fairly advanced concept about 1,000 years old and it’s that assumption there that there’s nothing to look at, but I think there is,” Maw said.

The travois and watercraft are not the only First Nations designs. Maw points out that teepees, wigwams and longhouses present examples of Aboriginal structures. Moreover, snowshoes and various

kinds of traps were also designed by First Nations.

Maw says the U of S has the potential to become a leader in this field by way of its graduate students pursuing First Nations’ studies.

“The goal [of the project] would be first, documenting the technological history of Canada’s First Nations and second, developing a curriculum from that for all levels, from kindergarten to grade 12, university, the works,” Maw said.

Matthew Dunn is one potential candidate for graduate studies in this area. A professional engineer and Indigenous Peoples Initiatives co-ordinator at the College of Engineering, he works through various initiatives to support Indigenous engineering students at the U of S and to raise Indigenous awareness within the college.

As such, Dunn is excited by the project since it involves consultation with First Nations and Métis communities.

“Being Indigenous and being

an engineer, I think it’s important to explore traditional examples of First Nations engineering and technology.

Those examples can be used in our existing engineering classes to help explain fundamental engineering concepts.

Additionally, they can be used when we’re doing outreach in Indigenous communities,” Dunn said.

Dunn adds that this type of programming will allow First Nations, Métis and Inuit youth the opportunity to connect with engineering and allow them to see how their culture and history has contributed to this field of study.

Dunn is optimistic that the interest is there and believes it is just a matter of finding the right partner for funding.

“I would love to be able to pursue a PhD in this area if I can make it work with my current position with the College of Engineering. However, if that’s not possible, if there’s anyone else interested in the project, we’d be happy to meet with you.”

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corrections

In the article “#USaskVotes: An initiative to promote student voter engagement” in our Oct. 1 issue, we referred to David York as an associate professor in the department of political studies. He is a sessional lecturer. We apologize for this error.

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USURJ provides students with unique opportunity JACK THOMPSON University of Saskatchewan students need not wait for graduation to publish their research — any undergraduate students eager to have their research papers distributed to a wider audience can submit their work to the U of S Undergraduate Research Journal for a chance at publication.

Established in 2012, USURJ features several sections based on multiple disciplines including social sciences, humanities, fine arts, health sciences and natural sciences, as well as an interdisciplinary section. These sections are run by a volunteer editorial team and when students submit their work, it is reviewed by faculty in a double-blind review process, after which the final papers are chosen for publication in the journal.

Irena Smith is an international studies graduate from the U of S and was published in the first issue of the journal in 2012. Smith attests to the benefits of being published in the undergraduate journal.

"As someone planning on continuing to grad school,

it was incredibly valuable to get a feel for how the peerreview process works. It was also great to be able to list a publication on my grad school applications," Smith said in an email to the Sheaf.

Being published, as well as the corresponding process, can prepare a student looking at grad school since it gives them a chance to have their research skills critiqued.

It is also something that can be placed on a résume that speaks to the work ethic and refined skills of the student.

Publication of each volume of the journal occurs in two parts, with the first issue launching in December and the second launching in the spring. The current call for papers has a rolling deadline set for Oct. 16, though students who submit by this date maintain the best chance of making it into the next issue.

Aimee Ferré, a fourth-year international studies student, is the senior editor of the journal’s interdisciplinary section. She insists that there are several benefits for students whose work gets published in USURJ and that these benefits can apply to nearly

all academic fields of study.

“USURJ paved a path for me to be part of a journey towards celebrating and fostering passion for academia," Ferré said.

The papers published in USURJ are also made available through Google Scholar, which allows them to be cited in research papers and provides students an opportunity to reach a much wider audience.

Although publication is an accomplishment in itself, Ferré insists that students will benefit from simply submitting a paper for consideration.

“Even if you don't get published you still get the peer review back. It's not a guarantee that if you submit you’ll get in, but just the whole process of it is really great,” Ferré said.

Moreover, the editorial team that runs USURJ is comprised of student volunteers and for Ferré, this particular volunteer experience proves invaluable.

“The volunteers on the editorial team, the benefits for them speak volumes because you're getting exposed to research and to editing and to the process of publishing work,” Ferré said.

Ferré argues that the benefits of USURJ carry on past those involved, since the journal allows for the celebration of the work being done by the students at the U of S and showcases something that otherwise would have been confined to the student and their professor.

Furthermore, the journal allows other students to see what their peers are doing, perhaps even inspiring them to go further in their own research and to strive for success.

Ferré encourages U of S students to take advantage of this unique opportunity.

“You put so much effort into writing these research papers and then you just have the one professor read it. So the journal is a really cool opportunity for students who are proud of their work and proud of all they have accomplished in the paper, especially if it was a successful paper, to have the opportunity to share it, to have others read it; to open it to a wider audience of readers.”

Kyra Mazer U of S student volunteers make up the undergraduate journal editorial team.

Get Research Right works to inform students EMILY KLATT Staff Writer

In anticipation of the upcoming federal election, the University of Saskatchewan Faculty Association is working to raise voter awareness about protecting the integrity of research and development through a campaign called Get Research Right.

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of a larger national program called Get Science Right, headed by the Canadian Association of University Teachers. Both programs were created in response to the federal government’s current approach to scientific research and funding. The USFA hopes to build upon the momentum created by Get Science Right, and suggests steps to support all areas of research that are in the public interest.

While research may not seem like an inherently political issue, Linda McMullen, professor of psychology at the U of S and vice chair of the USFA, describes the link between politics and university academics.

“At the U of S, we wanted to extend our contribution to focus on all forms of research, scholarly and artistic work, and to draw particular attention to concerns such as the general underfunding of many forms of academic work, the privileging of large, collaborative, industry-sponsored research partnerships; the awarding

of large grants to fewer researchers, [and] the trend toward more and more targeted funding to support the agenda of the federal government,” McMullen said in an email to the Sheaf.

McMullen added that the “muzzling of scientists” and the closure of research facilities and libraries is also a main concern for the group.

Although Get Research Right may appear to emphasize the concern of working university professors, McMullen insists that its aims are relevant to current students at the U of S. “This set of issues is important to students because research, scholarly and artistic work form the foundation of curricula,” McMullen said. “What we teach students is based, in part, on what researchers, humanists, artists and their community partners produce.

Students also need to be able to carry out research, scholarly and artistic work that is not dictated by government agenda and to be confident that such work

will be freely disseminated.”

Moreover, McMullen acknowledges that these governmental practices are a departure from the academia she is accustomed to and could limit future opportunities for collaboration with students.

“I’ve been a professor for over 35 years, and my research … has largely been curiosity-driven and singleauthored or co-authored with my students. This history stands in sharp contrast to the current push for largescale, industry-sponsored, team-based research,” she said.

Although the program addresses political effects on research, it does not endorse any particular candidate or political agenda. Rather, it seeks to engage people on all sides of the debate.

“These issues are of significant concern to faculty members. Our audience for the events included candidates currently seeking election in the three Saskatoon federal ridings. We had interest from all four main powww.thesheaf.com

litical parties — the Liberals, the NDP, the Green Party and the Conservatives,” McMullen said.

According to McMullen, the current political climate in Canada regarding academic research involves larger implications that students and faculty alike should be aware of.

“The government sets research policy that suits its own interests and agenda, which can be a detriment to the unfettered production of knowledge and, sometimes, to the public good.”

McMullen insists that there are ways for everyone to become engaged with the Get Research Right program.

She encourages students to get as involved as they can to defend their democratic right to produce and disseminate research without government interference.

“Students can work with faculty members and their community partners to demand that the quality of their education not be compromised by the dictates of a government’s agenda.”

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Dentistry student works to create innovative oral cancer treatment KEIGHLAGH DONOVAN News Editor

Cancer research is not a new concept by any means, but one University of Saskatchewan student is using an innovative approach that addresses oral cancer treatment through colon cancer research methods and, in doing so, is working to fill a gap in the studies of oral cancer.

Patients suffering from oral cancer are often faced with the added trauma of limited treatment options: either radiation or invasive surgery. Killing oral cancer cells in a non-invasive way is Dania Alkhani’s goal.

As a fourth-year dentistry student at the U of S, Alkhani holds a prior degree in biopharmaceutical sciences, specializing in medicinal

chemistry. As such, Alkhani is no stranger to drug synthesis, a process that is critical to the creation of compounds that have the potential to revolutionize oral cancer treatment in the future.

“Synthesizing compounds means we are making certain structures that the formulated final drug will be based on, so if we have this compound that we created and it is very effective against oral cancer cells, then we take that and do further testing on it and eventually it can become a formulated drug,” Alkhani said.

Every student in the College of Dentistry at the U of S must complete a two year research project component to obtain an undergraduate degree. Alkhani decided to combine her prior education in medicinal chemistry with her current degree work in dentistry and set about researching drug synthesis options in the hope of creating

Amy Kwan Dania Alkhani aims to use her dentistry degree to help fight oral cancer.

something innovative.

What she found was that there was very little research surrounding synthesizing compounds for oral cancer, though she did find one U of S professor who is doing something similar.

“I read about Dr. Dimmock; he is a very well-rounded and experienced chemist and he does drug synthesis for colon cancer, and I approached him and asked whether we would be able to do this with oral cancer and make it dental related. He said if we could formulate a project and a timeline, then he would do it with me,” Alkhani said.

Jonathan Dimmock, professor emeritus in the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, has been doing work on colon cancer, among other cancers, for several years.

Along with the “invaluable assistance” of Swagatika Das and Umashankar Das — both medical doctors in the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition — Alkhani and Dimmock set to work on filling this gap.

Dimmock speaks to the significance of their research and how it has the potential to affect positive change on multiple levels.

“First of all, there is the patient need, which I think is not trivial and needs to be pursued, that is one thing; and secondly, it gives an example of collaboration between colleges, so colleges don’t become isolated and you know, ‘You go your way and I go my way,’ which isn’t very academic at all,” Dimmock said.

Their research has already gained national recognition at the Canadian Dental Association National Confer-

ence in St. John’s N.L., which Alkhani attended on Aug. 26–29. Now, Alkhani will be representing Canada on an international level when she presents their research at the American Dental Association Conference in Washington, D.C. from Nov. 5–10.

Despite the excitement surrounding the project, Alkhani acknowledges that the cancer-killing compounds are still in the preliminary stages of development and there remains a lot of work ahead.

“We have a compound that is very potent, meaning that it is very effective in terms of killing oral cancer cells. All we have to do now is improve its selectivity, so we want to make sure that it is not very much like a chemotherapeutic type of agent, where it just kills whatever cells it can that proliferate quickly; we want to target specifically cancer cells,” Alkhani said.

It has already been several years since Alkhani first approached Dimmock about this project, and she points out that in the field of medicinal chemistry or pharmaceutical world, it can take upwards of approximately 20 years from the start to the formulation of the drug.

Although Alkhani will be graduating soon, she is prepared to see this project through and insists that students of all disciplines should never give up on the pursuit of their dreams.

“I think, in the end, that if you have a perspective and you want to go for it, then I think that you should go for it. They say to not let fear or failure stop you and I think that is where a lot of my energy is coming from now.”

Letter to the edtior I was pleased to read the excellent article "’No’ Is No Longer Enough” in the Oct. 1 edition of the Sheaf dealing with how the campus is addressing the issue of sexual assault on campus. My church, the United Church of Canada, has long struggled to develop a policy for dealing with sexual assault.

Right now, I think we have a good one.

It emphasizes the need for all parties in a complaint to feel safe, a clear process and the opportunity for all voices to be clearly heard within a zero tolerance framework. Sexual assault can and must be stopped. In order for this to happen, it is important for people to know that a policy exists, that they can trust it and what they can do to prevent or respond to sexual misconduct. Thanks for your article.

Rev. David Kim-Cragg Ecumenical Chaplain at the University of Saskatchewan

Celebrate

campus susTaINaBILITY WEEK OctOber 13 – 16, 2015

Join the Office of Sustainability in celebrating everything sustainabilityrelated that the University of Saskatchewan has to offer.

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Take in a workshop, attend a documentary film screening, or just browse the North Concourse to see who is getting involved in sustainability around campus.

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For a calendar of events and descriptions, visit sustainability.usask.ca.

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SPORTS

D g Watch: Marley Ervine AUSTIN ARVAY Sports Editor

Growing up in a small town, Huskies forward Marley Ervine always knew she was going to play hockey. Now entering her fifth and final year of eligibility with the Huskies, Ervine is looking to accomplish big things.

“I grew up in a hockey community, and all of my friends played and a lot of family too. It was kind of second nature just to join along,” Ervine said.

Although she hails from Kindersley, Sask. the decision to join the U of S team was a simple one. Ervine moved to Saskatoon at the age of 16 to play in a competitive female hockey league and from there, her transition to the Huskies was easy.

“I played Midget AAA with the Saskatoon Stars, and they have a really good relationship with the U of S Huskies. Hanna

McGillivray and Brooke Mutch — two of my best friends — they committed here, so it just made sense to keep playing together.”

When athletes enter their fifth year of playing, typically coaches will expect them to take on more of a leadership role and help guide the new rookies. Head coach Steve Kook expects the same out of Ervine and recently named her an assistant captain for the 2015–16 season.

Ervine is looking forward to her new role and says her biggest asset to the team is something that can’t be taught.

“When I came in as a rookie, there was a great group of fifth-years that mentored me, so I feel I have an obligation to do the same with some of the rookies now. I want to bring my experience,” Ervine said. “It’s been a long four years so far; I’ve experienced a lot of ups and downs. So just being able to provide my knowledge based on my personal experience and with this team.”

As her career with the Huskies winds down, there is one memory in particular that Ervine will never forget.

“My favourite memory is winning the Canada West finals at home in double overtime, then following that up with the bronze at nationals.”

Just two years removed from the historic win — it was the program’s first ever conference title — Ervine is hoping the squad can make another postseason run. With a blend of talent, experience, speed, youth and athleticism, the Huskies are poised for a strong season.

“Obviously, our ultimate team goal is to win nationals.

We want to have a strong regular season and a strong playoff outing and from there, qualify for nationals. Personally, I just want to have a consistent year and be a complete player, contributing both offensively and defensively,” Ervine said.

Ervine is enjoying some early success to her season, as she recorded a goal and an assist in

the team’s 2–0 victory over the Mount Royal University Cougars on Oct. 3. Midway through the second period, Ervine took a pass down low, had the patience to out-wait the defenceman, walked out in front and fired it top corner — just under the crossbar and past the goalie’s outstretched glove. After finishing in the top five on the team in goals and points last year, she is already on her way to another solid campaign.

She attributes some of her success to a good luck charm that she has had for a while.

“I always wear this really old

baseball cap before every game, and all the girls make fun of me for it,” Ervine said.

Hockey is a huge part of Ervine’s life after all these years and it is something she is definitely going to miss.

“I love the competitive nature of it, the team aspect ... just having those common goals and trying to reach them together,” Ervine said. “I’m going to miss my teammates the most, they’re like my second family.

Seeing them everyday is usually the highlight of my day, so it’s going to be a big void I will have to learn to fill.”

Caitlin Taylor / Photo Editor Vetern forward Marley Ervine was named an assistant captain for the 2015-16 season.

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SPORTS AUSTIN ARVAY / SPORTS EDITOR

Women’s hockey team starts strong at home

WOMEN’S HOCKEY: HUSKIES 2, COUGARS 1 In their season opener, the Huskies overcame a slow start and outlasted the Mount Royal University Cougars, picking up their first win by a score of 2–1.

Fourth-year goaltender Cassidy Hendricks got the start in net and stopped 19 of the 20 shots she faced.

However, just six minutes into the game, the Cougars opened the scoring as Maggie Shykula-Ross beat Hen-

dricks in the slot. The lead didn’t last long though, as Morgan Willoughby scored her first career goal on the power play to tie the game.

The game tightened up defensively but the Huskies were the better team, outshooting Mount Royal 13–2 in the second period. Late in the third, Brooklyn Haubrich finished off a nice passing play to give the Huskies the lead for good.

A couple defensive miscues in the early going gave the Cougars a big lead to start the match. Cougars striker Cody Cook had a goal and two assists in the first half and it was 3–0 for Mount Royal after 45 minutes of play.

A fourth Cougars goal in the 67th

minute was the final nail in the coffin, but the Huskies battled until the very end. Bauche added two more goals to his weekend résume in the 74th and 90th minutes to trim the Cougars lead, but that was as close as the Huskies got.

HUSKIES 2, COUGARS 0 Opening the season with a perfect home stand, it was netminder Jerrica Waltz who stole the show. She posted a 25-save shutout, the first of her career.

Rachel Johnson got the Dogs on the board early, as she finished in tight after Kaitlin Willoughby made a good rush to create the scoring opportunity. The Dogs played a very solid defensive game, limiting Mount Royal odd man rushes and keeping

most of their shots to the outside.

Marley Ervine added an insurance goal late in the second period, as she walked out from below the goal line and sniped top corner to give the Huskies a two-goal cushion.

Willoughby picked up her second assist on the goal, as that was all the scoring that the Huskies needed.

Waltz shut the door in the final frame and the Huskies picked up the 2–0 victory.

WOMEN’S SOCCER: VIKES 2, HUSKIES 0 After a dominant first half that saw the Huskies control the play, the University of Victoria Vikes stole three points with a pair of second half goals that propelled them to a 2–0 win.

Vikes keeper Meaghan Storie definitely earned the clean sheet, as she turned aside all six shots that the Huskies fired her way in the first half.

Kelly Cerkwoniak and Erica Hind-

marsh both had great chances, but were denied by Storie.

It was a much different story in the second half as the Vikes outshot the Huskies 7–3 in the final 45 minutes of play. With goals by Victoria coming in the 56th and 65th minute, the Dogs did all they could to mount a late comeback bid, but they fell short in game one of their B.C. road trip.

THUNDERBIRDS 4, HUSKIES 1 The seventh ranked team in the country used a big second half to take down the Huskies in game two of their road trip. The University of British Columbia Thunderbirds played a well-rounded game to pick the 4–1 win, their sixth straight victory.

An own goal sunk the Huskies in the first half, as one of UBC’s many corner kicks deflected off a Huskie defender and into the net. Just minutes into the

second half, the T-birds broke through again to widen their lead to two goals.

UBC tallied in the 70th minute to put the game out of reach.

Leesa Eggum scored in the 89th minute to put the Huskies on the board in the losing effort. Keeper Kyleigh Vause was busy, as she faced 10 shots in the match, stopping six of them.

MEN’S SOCCER: HUSKIES 3, DINOS 3 After jumping out to an early lead, the Dinos reeled off three unanswered goals before the Huskies tied it late and came away with a 3–3 draw.

Mitchell Bauche and Tyler Redl each scored in the first 31 minutes of the match that staked the Dogs out to an early 2–0 lead. The Dinos got one back before the halftime whistle, as a penalty kick in the 45th minute land-

ed them on the board.

Two straight goals after the break stunned the Huskies, as the Dinos took a 3–2 lead. However, with the home crowd behind them, the green and white surged back and found a late equalizer to escape with the tie.

Captain Garrett Peters made a great individual effort and beat the keeper for his first goal of the season.

COUGARS 4, HUSKIES 2 After blowing a lead earlier in the weekend, it was another disappointing result for Huskies on Oct. 4.

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Mount Royal University jumped out to a commanding 3–0 before the half and cruised to a 4–2 victory.

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Caitlin Taylor / Photo Editor It was a tough weekend for the men’s soccer team as they went 0-1-1 on their homestand.

FOOTBALL: DINOS 59, HUSKIES 19 Saskatchewan kept it close with the number one ranked University of Calgary Dinos before ultimately unraveling in the fourth quarter, en route to a 59–19 loss.

Saskatchewan opened the scoring with a 78-yard touchdown bomb from Drew Burko to Mitch Hillis and ended the first quarter up 7–3. The Dinos grabbed the lead after a back-andforth second quarter, as the teams headed to halftime after a hard fought

30 minutes of action.

John Trumpy hauled in a touchdown pass from Burko early in the third quarter that brought the Huskies back within two points, down just 20–18. From there, it was all Calgary, as they outscored the Dogs 39–1 down the stretch. Burko tossed three interceptions — all in the second half — and the Huskies are now winless when turning the ball over and undefeated when they don’t.

CANADA WEST STANDINGS & GAMES FOOTBALL: W-L Calgary 5-0 UBC 3-2 Manitoba 3-2 Alberta 2-3 Saskatchewan 2-3 Regina 0-5 MEN’S SOCCER: Prairie Division: W-L-T Mount Royal 6-2 Alberta 6-1 Saskatchewan 3-3-2 Calgary 3-2-1 MacEwan 2-5 Lethbridge 2-4 Winnipeg 1-6-1 Pacific Division: W-L-T UBC 6-0-1 Victoria 4-1-2 UFV 4-3-1 Trinity Western 3-2-1 UBC Okanagan 2-4-2 Thompson Rivers 1-4-1 UNBC 1-7 Football: Bye week

WOMEN’S SOCCER: East Division: W-L-T Calgary 5-2-1 Saskatchewan 5-3 Manitoba 4-2-2 MacEwan 3-3-2 Lethbridge 2-3-3 Regina 1-5-2 Mount Royal 1-6-1 Winnipeg 1-6-1 West Division: W-L-T UBC 8-1 UFV 6-1-1 Victoria 6-2-1 Trinity Western 5-1-2 Alberta 3-4-1 Thompson Rivers 2-5-1 UBC Okanagan 1-4-3 UNBC 0-5-3 Women’s hockey: Oct. 9 vs. Calgary Dinos @ 7:00 p.m.

Oct. 10 vs. Calgary Dinos @ 7:00 p.m.

Men’s hockey: • Oct. 9 at Calgary Dinos @ 7:00 p.m.

• Oct. 10 at Calgary Dinos @ 3:30 p.m.

Men’s soccer: Oct. 10 vs. Lethbridge Pronghorns @ 2:15 p.m.

Oct. 11 vs. Lethbridge Pronghorns @ 2:15 p.m.

Women’s soccer: • Oct. 10 at Regina Cougars @ 12:00 p.m.

Oct. 11 vs. Regina Cougars @ 12:00 p.m.

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FEATURE

Game on:

The puck drops on another season of Huskies hockey

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The University of Saskatchewan Huskies hockey teams kicked off a new season this weekend, as the women played host to the Mount Royal University Cougars. To get you ready for the upcoming season, here is the Sheaf’s preview of what’s to come for the upcoming campaign.

The men’s team will return will be led by seven returning all but three players from last defencemen, amongst them year’s roster, which finished Kendall McFaull, John Lawsixth in the conference with rence, Jesse Forsberg and Jora record of 10–15–3. Forward dan Fransoo. Lawrence will be Craig McCallum will be missed, the Huskies top point-getting as he led the team in points defencemen returning from with 26 last year. Saskatche- last season. McFaull was one wan will also be of the team’s best without one half “I think it's defensive players of their goaltendlast year, as he ing duo from last going to finished the seaseason, as Ryan son -4, which was be Alberta, Holfeld graduated top amongst delast year.

Calgary and fencemen.

O f f e n s i v e l y, In goal for the they will be led ourselves, Huskies will be

by Josh Roach, fighting returnee Jordon Michael Sofillas Cooke, who startand Jesse Ross for that top ed 14 games last this year. Roach spot.” year, going 5–9 was second on with a 3.13 GAA ­— Dave Adolph, men’s the team in points and recording one hockey head coach last year with 22, shutout as he split with Ross and Sofillas being time with Holfeld. Backing up second and third in goals, re- Cooke will be Blake Voth, who spectively. Matt Spafford will has appeared in three games in also return to the Huskies for three years with the Huskies, his final season after posting a going 2–0 with a 1.71 GAA. modest 12 points in 26 games The Dogs will be aided by a last season, good for fifth on new group of recruits including the squad.

Kohl Bauml, Brett Boehm and On the back end, the Huskies four more players with West-

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Following last season’s disappointing first round exit in playoffs, the Huskies men’s hockey team is determined to have a better year.

ern Hockey League experience.

Bauml can be relied upon to be a scoring threat in his first year with the team, as he was a 30goal scorer with the Everett Silvertips of the WHL last season.

Boehm is an exceptionally talented player who has been a dangerous scorer in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League for the last several years, as he lead the Yorkton Terriers to a RBC Cup championship in 2014. Boehm was originally committed to the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs of the National

Collegiate Athletics Association.

Head coach Dave Adolph spoke of the team’s goals for the upcoming season and what will drive this team to the playoffs.

"Our first goal is to make the playoffs; that's been my goal for 24 straight years. Secondly, we've added 10 new players, so our depth is that much better this year. My goal is to play Mount Royal in the first round and send them packing this year,” Adolph said. “Our goal has always been to make it to the Canada West final and from there, the top two teams qualify for the National Championships. Those are the three segments we plan for every year; our result last year was pretty disappointing."

The Huskies will face stiff competition from the usual suspects this season, such as the University of Alberta Golden Bears, the University of Calgary Dinos and the University of Manitoba Bisons. The Mount Royal Cougars and the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds will compete for playoff spots, whereas the University of Regina Rams and the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns could be in for long seasons.

Alberta lost a few key players last year but will still return

with the most talented roster in the CanWest. The glaring weak spot for the Bears will be in net, as the Bears lost Canadian Interuniversity Sports AllCanadian Kurtis Mucha and have struggled to replace him so far in the pre-season.

Calgary lost both of their starting goalies from a season ago, as Kris Lazaruk and Jacob DeSerres signed pro deals and left the net to UBC transfer and former Saskatoon Blade Steven Stanford.

The Dinos will return three of their top scorers in Elgin Pearce, Chris Collins and Kevin King. Manitoba will be led by Jordan DePape, Shaquille Merasty and Jesse Paradis this season. Byron Spriggs will be the starting goalie for the Bisons after Deven Dubyk left in the off-season.

Adolph gave his thoughts as to what the CanWest will look like this year and his opinion on a team most experts weren’t high on.

"Alberta and Calgary are going to be the top two teams I think. Then I think Lethbridge is going to surprise a whole bunch of people, they added 16 new players this year. Lethbridge will be the surprise of the league, but I think it's going to be Alberta, Calgary and ourselves, fighting for that top spot,” Adolph said.

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FEATURE The Huskies women’s team began their season this weekend at Rutherford Rink versus the Mount Royal Cougars. The Huskies swept the two game series against Mount Royal and will host Calgary next weekend where they will look to remain undefeated.

Saskatchewan will welcome the return of goaltenders Cassidy Hendricks and Jerrica Waltz. Hendricks will lead the team this year after putting together a very strong season last year, going 13–11–2 with a 2.21 GAA and recording four shutouts.

Waltz appeared in just three games going 1–0–1 with a 2.08 GAA last season.

A majority of the Dogs’ defensive core returns, as Julia Flinton, Brooke Mutch, Hanna McGillivray and Kira Bannatyne will all look to help the squad. Flinton returns for her final year with the Huskies, as she looks to build on last season’s performance where she was a CanWest first team all-star and was selected for Team Canada at the World Universiade. McGillivray and Bannatyne are both solid defencemen who registered some of the best plus/minus among Huskies defencemen last year.

The Huskies’ offensive attack will have to be better

After starting the new year with a pair of wins, the women’s hockey team will look to stay perfect when they host the Calgary Dinos.

than last season if they hope to improve on their previous fifth place finish. Kaitlin Willoughby will lead the offence, as she did in her first year as a rookie. Willoughby was the 2013–14 CIS rookie of the year and a CIS all-star last season as she registered 26 points in 28 games. Beyond Willoughby, the Huskies will look to Lauren Zary and Marley Ervine to build on a promising 2014–15 season.

Head coach Steve Kook is excited about Willoughby and what she might be able to do this season.

“She’s in her third year and that’s when kids sort of find their stride and have a good year. It’s hard to argue

with her first year, but she and Lauren Zary came into camp 1-2 in terms of fitness and you can tell. A little bit more jump. Just a quicker start and her acceleration is just that much better,” Kook said.

Zary is a former NCAA player and in her first season with the Huskies last year, she registered 14 points in 28 games. Ervine was tied for third on the team in goals last year with six, and already potted her first of this season on opening weekend. Look for the line of Zary, Brooklyn Haubrich and Kori Herner to cause havoc for opponents with their speed this season.

Kook expects big things

out of his speedy line.

[Zary is] “as fast as anyone I’ve seen in their first year of CIS. They’re a lightning line — they just move. Three small kids but hard to keep up with,” Kook said.

The Huskies will receive challenges from the UBC Thunderbirds, Manitoba Bisons and of course the perennial powerhouse from Edmonton, the University of Alberta Pandas.

Manitoba lost a few key players this season but when you have Alanna Sharman on your team, you’re never in too bad of shape.

The Thunderbirds will be hard pressed to scavenge up goals on this team, as UBC graduated scoring machine

Tatiana Rafter last season as well as their superstar defensemen Sarah Casorso.

The Pandas will still be the team to beat in the CanWest this season as they return five of the top twenty scorers in the conference from last season. Alberta can also lay claim to having the top goalie in the CanWest, as Lindsey Post finished last season 20–6–1 with a 1.18 GAA and 10 shutouts.

Kook believes that this team has a good mix of veterans and young guns capable of doing some damage in the CanWest this year.

"We have a real mix of high-level experience and brand new to the league. Every weekend is going to be a little bit of an unknown, but we had a pretty good weekend last weekend in Regina and one of the things we do know is we'll play the same way and do the same thing, and if we do what we want to do versus what we want to get away with, we play very well," Kook said.

For more information on the Huskies ice hockey teams and for upcoming game information, visit huskies.usask.ca.

The Sheaf’s Canada West Predictions Men’s 1. Alberta 2. Calgary 3. Manitoba 4. Mount Royal 5. Saskatchewan 6. Regina 7. UBC 8. Lethbridge

Women’s 1. Alberta 2. Manitoba 3. Saskatchewan 4. UBC 5. Calgary 6. Lethbridge 7. Regina 8. Mount Royal

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Scarf 101: How to make the most out of winter’s most versatile item DO-IT-YOURSELF INFINITY SCARF

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(scarf from jules and lace­)

As temperatures continue to drop, before we know it toques, scarves and mittens will become part of nearly every University of Saskatchewan student’s everyday wardrobe. However, not all winter wear is created equal. When it comes to versatility and variety, scarves win every time.

Long rectangle and large square scarves are both seemingly simple accessories, but they are very versatile. Although they can come in an array of materials, cotton and wool are textiles that are essential for keeping us warm in the winter. You can loop, wrap, knot, drape and twist your scarf into a world of possibilities. And the best part is that you only need one scarf to achieve each of these looks, so you can save your money and look good while doing so.

SIMPLE DRAPE

(scarf from dutch growers­) This is a style that has been increasing in popularity. The drape not only looks as effortlessly stylish as you could possibly want, it actually is effortless.

The instructions for this look are simple — fold your scarf in half and then drape the scarf evenly over both sides of your neck, and voila!

Both of these methods can correspond to your own personal style — for example, folding the scarf lengthwise gives a more sleek and polished appearance.

On the other hand, by folding the scarf diagonally you create a draped, waterfall effect on both sides which gives the scarf more dimensions.

Either way, the drape can Jensine Trondson bring your outfit to the The College of Arts & Science, drama, second-year. next level.

Meagan Monteiro

The College of Engineering, environmental engineering, fourth-year.

First, start off with the simple drape, with both ends of the scarf draped evenly on each side of your neck. Then take both ends of the scarf and tie them together with a double knot. Next, twist the knot once over to create a large infinity symbol in front of you, and then wrap it over your head again. This creates a scarf that is more practical for the winter seasons since the material is concentrated around your neck, keeping you nice and toasty during those colder months.

WRAP

(scarf from africa)

EUROPEAN LOOP

(scarf from rittinger’s men’s wear) This is a great way of dressing up your scarf.

First, fold your scarf directly in half, then bundle it together to create one long stretch of fabric. Then, fold the scarf in half once more so that in one hand, you have the two open-ends and on the other, you have the fold. Next, drape the scarf over your neck while keeping one hand through the loop you have just made. Lastly, pull the open-ends of the scarf through the loop to complete this look. This method, known as the European Loop, is just barely scratching the surface of versatility when it comes to looping, but is capable of adding a sense Matt Bazin of sophistication to any The College of Arts & Science, biochemistry, third-year. outfit.

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The single wrap, along with the infinity scarf, is definitely the most popular style seen around the U of S campus. Achieving this look is fairly easy. All you have to do is bundle or fold your scarf, lay both sides on the side of your neck — but this time, leave one side with almost double the length of the other. Lastly, take the longer side and wrap it around your neck once. This method, much like the infinity, is especially common during winter since it is great for sheltering your neck from the cold. Along with that, when wearing a coat, the longer ends of the scarf can bring another layer of warmth during that grueling wait for the bus.

Not only do scarves provide you with warmth during the cold Saskatchewan winters, but they also provide endless variations of styles. Scarves can elevate your outfit from casual to professional, as well as being able to transform into a blanket during those long winter nights studying in the Murray Library. Whether your fashion tendencies are more practical than chic, or the other way around, scarves make it easy for both to go hand-in-hand. october 8, 2015

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Greystone Theatre starting out strong with an imaginative comedy SAMUEL RAFUSE The University of Saskatchewan’s drama department is set to launch its 2015–16 Greystone Theatre season with Picasso at the Lapin Agile, by comedian and actor Steve Martin.

Picasso is primarily a dialogue between Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso set in Montmartre, Paris in 1904, one year before Einstein published his theory of special relativity and three years before Picasso painted “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon.” A minimal supporting cast, including a mystery guest credited only as “Visitor,” joins them in a rapid-fire deluge of wit and insults in a clever amalgamation of the arts and science.

Fourth-year drama students Jessie Kraus and Ivan Kolosnjaji star as Einstein and Picasso, respectively, and their off-stage rapport with one another is as warm and amicable as can be.

“It’s been nice to play rivals, and friends,” Kraus said of his on-stage chemistry with Kolosnjaji.

Kraus and Kolosnjaji reminisced about the rehearsal process and built off of each other’s answers in what was less of an interview and more of a friendly chat. Their compatibility adds a warm-spirited intimacy of familiar banter and quirky antics to the play as a whole.

Kraus remarked on the personality of his character, Einstein.

“He is very much a child. He’s kind of a womanizer. He wants to be the smartest guy, always to be right,” Kraus said.

Kolosnjaji agreed that the same is true of Picasso.

“Women are all his life. It’s interesting that Steve Martin picked these characters because they’re very much alike,” Kolosnjaji said.

Martin faced criticism when the play premiered in 1993 and in 2008. La Grande High School in La Grande, Ore. banned its production, objecting to the adult themes of the story. Martin responded in a letter to the La Grande newspaper The Observer in a sarcastic fashion.

“I have heard that some in your community have characterized the play as ‘people drinking in bars and treating women as sex objects.’ With apologies to William Shakespeare, this is like calling Hamlet a play about a castle,” he wrote.

Martin expanded further, explaining that he feels the play’s message about the importance of arts and sciences is invaluable to the youth of today. He is enthusiastic about students discovering the values of both fields.

“Acting in the play … may help them to understand the potency, power and beauty of the arts and sciences,” Martin wrote.

Martin felt so strongly that he ended up funding an off-campus production by himself so that students would still have an opportunity to participate.

This enthusiasm for the advocacy of the arts and of science is shared by Kraus and Kolosnjaji.

“I do hope the science community and the mathematicians and physicists come see this show,” Kraus said, adding that he wants as many people to attend as possible, due to the

wide-reaching appeal of the story.

Kolosnjaji talked about the process of inhabiting his role, saying he watched videos of Picasso painting to learn his mannerisms and little quirks.

He described an anecdote about Picasso’s time in Paris that particularly informed the character. Upon returning home from Paris, Picasso was distraught to find out that his mother had washed his clothes and cleaned the dust of Paris off his jacket.

“That’s how much he loved Paris,” Kolosnjaji said with a warm affection in his voice.

Both actors spoke highly of the script and the exquisiteness of Martin’s humour. Kraus admitted jokingly that he didn’t even get some of the jokes until last week and Kolonsnjaji agreed, acknowledging the subtlety of the humor. Both were hardly able to contain their excitement to perform the show.

“I smiled so much while doing this. I never regretted being here at night, I always wanted to be here,” Kraus said, emphasizing with a grin how much fun the rehearsal process was.

Kraus and Kolonsjaji shared a look that perfectly exemplified what makes the arts so special — the passion, enthusiasm and absolute adoration for performing and devouring art, a little refuge away from the world open for everyone. Picasso at the Lapin Agile is shaping up to be a universally appealing start to the Greystone Theatre's season.

Picasso at the Lapin Agile will run from Oct. 7–17. For more information, visit artsandscience. usask.ca/drama/greystone.

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upcoming events • Saskatoon Musicians’ Association Gala at The Bassment • Soulfly with Soilwork, Decapitated and Shattered Sun at O’Brians • This Night Will Change Your Life at Amigos • U of S Horticulture Club Pumpkin Sale in the Bowl

• Apollo Cruz with the Blue Mules at Amigos • Last day of World University Service of Canada U of S’ Mock Refugee Camp in Upper Place Riel • The Black Dahlia Murder with Iron Reagan, Harm’s Way and Maruta at Louis’ Pub • U of S Jazz Ensemble at The Bassment

• Ought with Wizards and Living Hour at Amigos • Steve Hill at The Bassment • Tech N9ne with Doug Crawford at O’Brians

saturday

• Final day of Prairie Lily Riverboat 2015 season

sunday

• Gwar with Guests at O’Brians

monday

• Kenny vs. Spenny at the Capitol Music Club • Toonie Tuesday at Louis’ Pub

tuesday

Michael Bergen Jessie Kraus and Ivan Kolosnjaji portray Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in Greystone’s first show of the season.

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• Black Mastiff with Black Thunder at Vangelis • Delhi 2 Dublin with The Steadies at Louis’ Pub • Jason Aldean with Cole Swindell and Tyler Farr at SaskTel Centre

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U of S engineering graduate is a sweet success story LIA STOREY-GAMBLE When Candace Gellert attended the University of Saskatchewan as a mechanical engineering student, she never thought that she would own a business one day.

Nonetheless, Gellert now operates Candy's Stix, a baking and catering business that has recently become a vendor at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market.

While attending the U of S, Gellert taught figure skating on the side in addition to her university courses. After graduating in 2012, however, Gellert grew bored without creativity in her life.

Gellert’s interests growing up included baking and cooking. These skills proved useful in 2012 when she came across an Internet posting about cheesecake cubes served on a stick. The idea appealed to both her creative side and sweet tooth. Gellert thought it would be an interesting hobby to play around with and began creating her own varieties of chocolate-covered cheese-

cake flavours.

“It's my own thing, I make them for fun,” Gellert said.

Friends, family and co-workers supported Gellert's tasty innovations. Every so often, Gellert would fill the freezer at her workplace with a box of cheesecakes and the response was overwhelmingly positive. Gellert recalled how her boss loved them so much, he would inform her the moment the freezer was empty.

A friend of Gellert's convinced her that there was potential commercial appeal in her popular treats.

“He said, ‘These are like heaven on a stick,’” Gellert said, reminiscing fondly about the early days of her success.

Gellert’s boyfriend also loved the treats, which was unusual for him — his nut allergy prevented him from enjoying many baked goods, but most of Gellert’s treats are nut-free as well as glutenfree. In January 2015, Gellert named her company “Candy's Stix” and started a website for catering orders.

There was a lot of trial-

and-error. Gellert laughed as she shared a story of an early baking mishap when she added too much fruit juice to a mixture, meaning the cheesecake came out of the oven far too jiggly for use on a stick.

Nowadays, her process is much more streamlined and she has a solid base of flavour options for her cheesecakes that customers can choose from on her website. Gellert offers customizable options — chocolate filling, flavoured drizzles and discounts on bulk orders. She currently rents a commercial kitchen and bakes every order herself, but she would love to see Candy’s Stix become a standalone company someday.

“I always secretly wanted to be my own boss,” Gellert said.

“I’d like to tell my younger self: keep your options open.”

Gellert’s most recent success is becoming a vendor at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market, which will give Gellert an opportunity to showcase her brand to a wide audience of shoppers, with the added bonus of having samples avail-

able to woo new customers.

Twelve different flavours of cheesecake sticks are currently available for order on Gellert’s website and she is constantly innovating new additions. Her current favourite flavour is caramel brownie, which can be specially requested on her order form.

I was able to taste some customer favourites. Raspberry, which Gellert described as elegant and decadent, did not disappoint. It came with a perfectly complimentary dark chocolate coating — if you like sweetness, go for this one.

I also tried a classic autumn treat, the Funky Pumpkin, which Gellert claimed has the perfect balance of spices. Not only did it taste like pumpkin pie, it looked like it too! I would happily replace a classic pumpkin pie with this Candy’s Stix creation at my Thanksgiving dinner.

Gellert also has a few unexpected flavour options, such as root beer float. Though root beer flavoured cheesecake might sound odd, Gellert assured me that if you like

root beer floats, you’ll like this treat. After trying it, I agreed — it was delicious!

Gellert currently splits her time between running Candy’s Stix and pursuing a career in mechanical engineering. She offered some advice for other young entrepreneurs.

“Don’t go all in. Test the waters. See if people like it, then quit your day job.”

For more information on Candy’s Stix, visit candysstix. com or visit Gellert’s booth at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market.

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Banning smoking on campus not necessary JACK THOMPSON “Smoking kills” — this sentence or some variation of it appears on every pack of cigarettes on the market. Enforcing a smoking ban due to the negative health effects of smoking would therefore not be useful, as every smoker already understands the health risks.

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ewan is not completely lacking in smoking restrictions.

As it stands, it’s technically against the rules to smoke within 10 metres of any building on campus. The problem is that not only is this rule unenforced, but the way in which campus is set-up is not conducive to upholding it.

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campus, I found that the majority of these are within a 10 metre radius of buildings and those that weren’t were in high traffic pathways. In some cases, these receptacles were no further than a couple feet from the doorways to these buildings.

Generally, these receptacles are taken as a sign that it is okay to smoke in that area, as they allow for the easy disposal of butts afterwards. So it is fairly obvious that this rule is not taken seriously and is more for show than anything else.

For any ban or restriction to truly work, there must be consequences for breaking the rules. Furthermore, there must be an authority to enforce these consequences. My question is, “who is going to police a campus-wide ban or even a restriction on smoking?”

Even if there was a force that would do so, they would have to be paid, unless anyone out there is willing to volunteer to go around telling people where they can

and cannot smoke.

Restricting smoking to a certain area is not as simple as it sounds. If the area is not convenient, then many will choose to smoke where they please and the problem of secondhand smoke will remain.

So how do we remove the health risk of secondhand smoke? The only true solution that I can see is to remove the source, but this isn’t an easy task either. The decision to quit smoking has to come from the individual and not very many people are receptive to being forced to quit.

However, there are several options for those who do choose to quit, ranging from the typical Nicorette products to vaping, which has gained popularity as of late.

As someone who has quit smoking with the help of an electronic smoking device, I can attest to their effectiveness. You have the option to lower your nicotine intake at your own pace and it definitely tastes and smells a whole

lot better. If you smoke a cigarette after vaping, it makes you realize just how bad a cigarette really tastes.

While vapour does contain some of the bad chemicals found in cigarettes, they are few in number and lower in content. So perhaps, instead of placing blame on smokers, we should instead keep an open mind and maybe try and promote the things that could lead them to being smoke free, like vaping, which in turn would lead to a much healthier society as a whole.

In the end, I can only see a further ban or restriction on smoking failing. Even if something were to come into effect, the measures that would be required to uphold it would have to be borderline extreme — not to mention costly — and at the expense of the U of S. So instead of finding ways to tell people that they can’t smoke, we should try to find better ways to show them how to stop, because every smoker knows why they should.

Toto, we’re not in Kenaston anymore KAITY TAYLOR If you grew up on a farm, adaptation to university life can come with a lot of mixed feelings, but these feelings are normal and fellow farm kids are here to help.

As October begins and the 2015 harvest comes to a close in rural Saskatchewan, I find myself reflecting on farm life, how much I miss it and how different things are in the city.

As I walk through the University of Saskatchewan campus, I can’t help but feel a little bit out of place while all the city kids look so comfortable. Am I supposed to blend in and adhere to the majority? This was definitely not something my high school guidance counselor prepared me for.

Being away from the farm that you’ve known all your life leaves you feeling disoriented and, in some ways, lost. When you get home from a day of classes, there are no chores to do, no cows to check, no combine to drive — and there’s no quiet.

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while I am really excited to be going to a new school, meeting new people and having new experiences, there’s the constant fear in the back of my mind that in all this noise, I’m going to lose the farm part of myself.

I wasn’t sure if I was the only farm kid who felt this way, so I consulted two of my friends, Eve Ulmer and Shelby Evans. We each grew up on family farms near Kenaston, Sask. and are now in university. Sure enough, they both felt the same way that I did.

For Ulmer, there are many things she misses about the farm, along with the quiet. “[Things like] the stars at night to which nothing compares and all the changing intricacies of the seasons, like bringing home the cows and helping with the harvest,” Ulmer said.

In the city, the changing of seasons just means that it gets warmer or colder. On the farm, it means so much more.

Ulmer — who is currently attending the University of British Columbia — elaborates that although Vancouver is a large city, there are still a few farm kids around.

She says you can tell the farm kids from the city kids when country music is played or when something smells like manure — the farm kids breathe it in and enjoy it.

Evans, a first-year agriculture student at the U of S, feels the same way, and misses working with the cattle, the smell of fresh air and more.

According to Evans, the biggest challenge in moving to the city was the population.

“You’re restricted and can’t do whatever you want like on the farm. You feel like you are always with people and never alone,” Evans said.

Evans also notices that farm kids are usually the easy-going ones who look a little lost, while the city kids stay in packs and know their way around.

While the transition from farm to city life was difficult, learning that my friends felt the same made me feel a lot better. It also made me wonder whether all other farm kids feel this way.

So, from one farm kid to another, be proud of who you are and where you come from. Don’t forget your roots.

Just because you’re living in the city doesn’t mean you have to become a “city kid.”

Wear your boots and listen to Johnny Cash and Brooks & Dunn with pride. Go home as often as you can, too.

Chances are, your parents miss you — and could use a hand around the place. Those chores aren’t going to do themselves.

Don’t be scared. The city is going to change you, but

it doesn’t mean you have to change for the city. Be yourself, whoever you want to be and whoever you are.

Lastly, always remember that you aren’t alone. There are a lot of farm kids just like you walking around the campus, probably feeling the same way you do. You can probably pick us out. We’ll be the ones looking lost and breathing in the smell of manure with a smile.

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Regret an abortion? You don’t have to be silent DENAE PELLERIN In the midst of the "Shout Your Abortion" campaign, more attention is being drawn to women who don't regret having an abortion. However, women should be free to talk about abortion, regardless of how they feel about it.

The hashtag #ShoutYourAbortion has recently been trending in response to a motion by the United States Con-

gress to defund Planned Parenthood for one year in order to perform a thorough investigation of its services.

The bill was proposed due to ethical concerns raised in reaction to undercover footage, collected and released by the Centre for Medical Progress, showing Planned Parenthood directors and executives bargaining over the organs and bodies of aborted human fetuses.

“Shout Your Abortion” be-

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gan with the intent of letting women speak about their relief and happiness in choosing abortion, while simultaneously supporting and defending Planned Parenthood, the United States’ largest abortion provider.

There is plenty of controversy surrounding the allegations against Planned Parenthood as well as the overall moral topic of abortion. However, in the middle of all the political activism and shouting, I cannot help but think of women who do not want to shout their abortions — women who regret their abortions.

The Sexual Health Centre in Saskatoon, previously Planned Parenthood Saskatoon, claims that abortion is less invasive than having one’s tonsils removed — so why would women be upset?

Even if the numbers are small, there are still women who experience pain, regret and guilt due to having had an abortion. Regardless of where you stand on the issue, we can all agree that a woman who regrets her abortion should not have to suffer in silence.

Her experience and feelings are real and they are not a mistake. Just as choosing an abortion can be complicated, the feelings after an abortion can be complicated as well. All women should be invited to speak about their abortion experience without fear.

Women in Canada already have begun to take initiatives to offer freedom to those suffering in silence after an abortion. Beginning in November of 2002, the Silent No More Awareness campaign began in the United States and has since spread to many other countries, including Canada.

Organized by women who have had abortions, they share their stories of confusion, relief, happiness and pain in an effort to reach out to those involved in abortions and in need of healing and empowerment. Their presence alone tells us it is okay to regret an abortion and that there is help.

Containing a wealth of resources, Silent No More is able to direct women to places near to them where they can receive assistance. According to the Canadian Institute for

Health Information, approximately 38,350 abortions were experienced by women under the age of 29 in 2010.

Many of our classmates have likely had personal experiences with abortions and should be granted the freedom to share or hold various opinions and stories. University is a time in our lives when we are encouraged to explore all sides of an issue and determine for ourselves what we will do.

However, as debates go on, we must not forget the people behind these issues. When only one idea or message is accepted on campus, we risk hurting those who do not conform to that idea. It’s important that women who regret their abortions are given the opportunity to be listened to without fear of being judged or labeled negatively.

Every woman is important and must be respected, whether or not her emotions promote a particular political stance. If you or a loved one is in need of care, do not hesitate to ask for help. You do not have to be silent — but you also don’t have to shout.

A guide to surviving and thriving in required English classes SAMUEL RAFUSE Required 100-level English classes are the bane of student enthusiasm. More often than not they feel like dull, futile exercises in analyzing outdated works to death.

Being resigned to these classes doesn’t have to mean being resigned to boredom, however. There are some things you can do to not only survive these classes, but to excel in them.

Some professors like to take their sweet time dissecting all areas of a book one at a time, but reading at this pace is more boring than watching tortoises sleepwalk. You won’t remember what you read yesterday and your chances of actually being engaged with the material are only slightly better than making it to morning classes on time without caffeine.

Instead, read shorter works, like plays, in a single go. A play takes roughly the same time to read as it does to perform, so think of it like watching a movie. Make yourself a hot drink, gather your blankets and settle in for an adventure.

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Novels will naturally take longer, but don’t stop in the middle of a chapter. Read until the author gives you a break.

Now that you’ve read the material, you can have some fun. Watch the movie adaptation — but only after you’ve done the reading — and pay attention to some of the differences. You’ll learn how the material may have been interpreted differently, which might even inspire an essay topic.

Take to the Internet and find a YouTube video examining the deeper themes of your reading, whatever they may be. Learn some history about the author. Watch a literary nerd tell you everything you could ever want to know — and some things you probably don’t want to know — about the material. If you don't love the way your professor explains the material, you can probably find someone out there with a video blog who explains it better. Just be wary of plagiarism.

SparkNotes is a good way to remind yourself of things you may have missed. Never, ever rely on an online synopsis to replace doing the actual

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reading, but your short term memory might thank you for a quick review.

Meanwhile, in the classroom, take notes and try to speak up. Join in the discussion about Shakespeare’s sexual orientation, no matter how lame you think it is.

Get to know your classmates — especially the English majors — and ask them to help you study. There’s usually a teacher’s pet in every class.

Befriend them, because they usually have access to good study questions.

If you don’t like speaking in front of crowds, this class is a really good time to get used to it since you’ll likely be required to do so.

A pro-tip: just making the occasional grunt of acknowledgement or raising your hand just as the professor is calling on someone else at least makes you look like you’re good at participating.

As far as having your own opinion goes, don’t worry about being too profound.

There’s nothing wrong with agreeing with your professor.

Was Hamlet in love with his mother? Probably not, but it’s easy to argue that he was. Be-

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sides, good arguments — not original ideas — are what will get you grades.

It’s not about what you say, it’s about how you say it. On the other hand, maybe you have an interesting perspective on Frankenstein. If you can make a compelling case, it doesn’t matter if you’re “right” or not.

Maybe English just isn't for you. If that’s the case, try fo-

cusing on what you can learn from your classes: how to format an essay, how to pick a side and defend it or the essential life skill that is writing a last-minute project the night before it’s due.

There’s always something you can get out of an English class, and since it's a required course, use these tips to make the most of it and land a good mark while you're at it.

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Do I say something? — Leigha Sugar: Gently tap on the stall door and ask the person on the phone to put their caller on speakerphone so you can address this situation as a group. Remember to use “I feel” sentences to ensure you don’t come off as overly aggressive.

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