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Alzheimer’s research at the U of S could prove memorable PATTY HAILS An associate professor at the University of Saskatchewan is making noteworthy strides in Alzheimer’s research. With the goal of identifying populations that face a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's, Darrell Mousseau hopes to make preventative medical intervention a reality for the disease.

An illness that leaves its victims unable to recognize or remember the people they love or the events they have experienced, Alzheimer’s has been studied for decades, and yet researchers have been unable to identify preventative measures or a cure. They also have not found much by way of early detection, save some genetic markers that apply to certain genetic forms of the disease.

Mousseau says his current study is yielding tangible data. At the centre of his study is an observed link between depression and Alzheimer’s disease.

“So we’re looking at risk factors, and a risk factor by definition is something that happens earlier on. It shows a risk of developing something later on. The one thing I’m interested in, simply because of my training and my background, is depression,” Mousseau said.

Mousseau earned his doctorate at the University of Alberta before moving to

the United States for postdoctoral research. On his return to Canada, he worked with the National Research Council and was recruited by the U of S in 2003.

His background in the neurochemistry of depression pairs well with academic research that identifies a link between depression and Alzheimer’s, propelling his current study.

“We know the literature says that folks who are depressed have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s, but not all of those individuals do, so ... can we tell who is and who is not going to develop Alzheimer’s?”

A trend of steadily climbing diagnoses adds an additional level of urgency to his research, a fact of which Mousseau seems acutely aware.

“Right now, there’s no cure. There’s no way to really identify [who may acquire the disease]. People are kind of scrambling,” he said.

Mousseau began this study by examining autopsied brain tissue and identifying types of tissue and molecules that match the results of previous studies.

The next step is to build on those findings.

“If we look for proteins that have been involved with depression, given that these tissues kind of look like Alzheimer tissues that everyone else has, what do we find in terms of changes?”

Mousseau has detected

that certain properties of patients’ brains vary based on biological sex. This finding could aid in differentiating between the levels of risk that various groups of

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“We find different patterns of expression of some of these molecules in men and women. So not only are we finding that these mol-

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ecules that are changed in depression are also changed in Alzheimer’s — that’s very interesting and important — but we’re also showing that there’s a sex dependence,” Mousseau said.

If all goes well, the implications of Mousseau’s research may be substantial.

As it stands, when patients present to a physician with symptoms of Alzheimer’s, the disease’s momentum cannot be stopped. With these new developments however, people might one day have reason to hope.

“If we can identify someone well before they ever even show any of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s, we can start treatment,” he said.

Mousseau will consider his study a success as long as it generates a positive, realworld impact on patients’ lives. He admits, however, that his philosophy runs counter to some elements of academic culture, which he says sometimes privileges publishing articles that tow the line above all else.

While there may be challenges, Mousseau loves his research-based career and advises undergraduate students who might be considering a similar path to ensure that they are passionate about the process.

“Don’t do it for the wrong reasons. If you’re going to go into a research career path or stream, make sure that you love research, that you want to go into research.”

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University students face tuition increases for upcoming year JESSICA QUAN Infographs by Jeremy Britz / Graphics Editor

Many University of Saskatchewan undergraduate and graduate students will be expected to pay more for their student fees and tuition costs in the upcoming 2016–17 school year, with an average 2.5 per cent hike in costs across campus.

Last month, the university’s board of governors worked towards unanimously determining the cost of obtaining an education. Although tuition rates will be increasing 2.5 per cent on average, 68 per cent of U of S students are facing increases above this average based on the college they are currently enrolled in.

Gabe Senecal, U of S Students’ Union vice-president academic affairs, expressed his concerns regarding the correlation between tuition costs and the current standard of education.

“I would say that [tuition increases] are predictable, but not necessary. If they are increasing [tuition rates], we as students want to see an increase in the quality of our education, not just increase for the sake of increase,” Senecal said.

The College of Veterinary Medicine faces the most sub-

stantial hike in tuition with a five per cent increase in expenses — a change from $8,680 to $9,114 for the upcoming school year. The College of Education also faces considerable increases of $5,753 to $5,955, a 3.5 per cent rise.

The College of Arts and Science has the largest portion of U of S students in its program, making up 43 per cent of the student demographic. Arts and science faces an above-average tuition increase of nearly three percent, or approximately $5,790 to $5,955 for the 201617 academic year.

In addition, the Edwards School of Business, the College of Kinesiology and the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition are facing substantial costs above the 2.5 per cent average increase. As for international students, undergraduate rates are nearly three times the domestic rate and graduate student rates are one and a half times the domestic rate.

The College of Engineering and the College of Dentistry are not facing any increases in tuition, but there will be no tuition decreases either.

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Currently, tuition makes up 25 per cent of the university’s operating budget. Other sources of revenue for the university come from the provincial oper-

ty’s interim associate provost of institution and planning, touched on the board’s consideration in accommodating the financial limits faced by students.

“We recognize that rising tuition presents a challenge for our students, and try to buffer them from increases as much as we can — which is why on average the 2016-17 year’s increase was 2.5 per cent rather than the 3.5 per cent we anticipate our costs will actually increase,” Rigby said in an email

ating grant and other sources of academic funding and investment. The U of S reports that tuition is directly funded back to its students through ensuring a satisfactory learning experience.

When making annual changes to tuition costs, the board of governors works towards ensuring a high quality of education through comparing the U of S to other universities across Canada and taking into consideration accessibility and affordability for prospective and current students.

“Some colleges have directed tuition increases to help partially fund specific projects such as improved student space, while other colleges need the increase in tuition just to maintain their current level of quality. When the principles

are considered simultaneously, the result is not always an increase,” Rigby said.

In 2014-15, Statistics Canada reported a 1.8 per cent increase in the consumer price index, indicating a higher cost of living for students. Senecal stresses that managing personal living expenses while working towards a degree is fiscally challenging and discouraging for many students as tuition becomes more costly.

“The consumer price index and the difference in between the two indicate the relevant increase in the total cost of getting an education.

If that continues to increase, a post-secondary education becomes more inaccessible or at least students will be required to take on more debt to finish their degree or work more,” Senecal said.

According to Senecal, with various factors increasing the overall financial strain faced by students, many individuals may be forced to compromise the quality of their educational experience in order to generate the funds necessary to pay for their education.

“Either you’re not focusing on your academics as much as you need to be, or you’re focusing on paying your bills.”

Zabava raises money for humanitarian aid in Ukraine EMILY KLATT Staff Writer

Considering the diversity of the student body at the University of Saskatchewan, it is not surprising that many students have ties to other countries. With this in mind, one student group has set out to help others involved in a conflict halfway around the world.

The University of Saskatchewan Ukrainian Students’ Association is hosting the second annual Zabava, an evening of Ukrainian culture dedicated to raising funds for humanitarian aid in Ukraine.

The event takes place on Saturday, Feb. 6 and is being held at the Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium on 20th Street. Connor Moen, a fifth-year political studies student and president of the USUSA, expanded on what Zabava has to offer.

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Ukrainian themed gala for the night. So we have all sorts of performances,” Moen said.

The performers include a Ukrainian choir, Ukrainian dancers and U of S music student Katya Khartova, who is originally from Ukraine herself.

Several members of the USUSA are involved with the performances, including Moen.

Other notable features include a silent auction and a midnight lunch of Ukrainian cuisine.

Ukraine has been involved in a territorial dispute with Russia since 2014. Over 5,500 lives have been lost in the conflict.

Although fighting has since ceased, the people of Ukraine continue to struggle with the aftermath.

For many members of the USUSA, the conflict is a complicated thing to make sense of.

“Being a fifth-generation Ukrainian Canadian, I don’t really have contact with my family there, but there are members of the [USUSA] that do still have family members there,” Moen said.

In May 2015, Moen had the opportunity to travel to Ukraine and see the conflict first hand.

“I was just in Ukraine last May and I actually met volunteers who were on the lines.

So in a lot of ways, the conflict strongly resonates with me and others in my group,” Moen said.

When it came to selecting this year’s charities, Moen describes the unique challenges of providing aid to those in other parts of the world.

“It’s a really tricky thing when you do want to give humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

We had some issues last year with accountability because when you do give the money to Ukraine, it usually goes through four different hands by the time it actually gets to where you want it to go. This year we really took it upon ourselves to address that,” Moen said.

The funds raised from Zabava will be going towards two charities, both based in Canada. The first, operated by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress,

is the Ambulances for Ukraine project, which sends ambulances and medical aid to areas of the country that are in need.

The second organization is Help Us Help The Children, which seeks to assist children that have been affected in the conflict with Russia.

“It’s an orphanage based group, so it’s mostly kids that were orphaned as a result of the conflict going on right now,” Moen said.

With over 200 people expected to attend, Zabava was a massive undertaking for the USUSA. The group has been

working since September to ensure that the event will be a success.

“If you can only come to one Ukrainian student event this year, this should be the one,” Moen said.

Ultimately, Zabava seems to be about bringing people together, regardless of where they come from.

“At the very end of the night, at midnight, we have this thing called a Kolomayka. People get all around in a circle — that’s what kolomayka means — and everyone shows off their different dance moves.”

Supplied / Judy-Anne Chabun Students with the Ukrainian Students’ Association are in a charitable frame of mind.

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Student conference aims to promote leadership and community KEIGHLAGH DONOVAN News Editor

On Jan. 30, students are taking the lead at the University of Saskatchewan in an aim to bolster leadership skills and initiatives across campus, encouraging their peers to become more connected with the campus community and to better prepare for the world beyond the classroom.

The second annual USask Student Leadership Conference will take place between 8:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. in the Neatby-Timlin Theatre in

the Arts Building. This year’s theme, It Starts With US, focuses on taking initiative.

USask Student Leadership is a group of U of S students from a variety of colleges and disciplines who believe in the power of the campus community.

Stephanie Pankiw, thirdyear marketing major, is the secretary of the USask Student Leadership Conference committee and speaks to the purpose of the initiative.

“There are a lot of really cool things going on around campus that are student-run ... we want to bring students together who are doing these really amazing things on campus and help build a culture of leadership on our campus,” Pankiw said.

The conference is run entirely

Samra Sheikh Student-led workshops are one of many opportunities available at this year’s conference.

by students for students, with 19 undergraduate volunteers from various colleges sitting on the conference committee, as well as studentfacilitated workshops. Renata Huyghebaert, a student in her final year of marketing at the Edwards School of Business, is one of the keynote speakers featured at the event. Other keynote speakers include a variety of professionals, graduates from the U of S and community leaders.

Jennifer Walker, first-year arts and science student, is a member of the logistics sub-committee and got involved with the initiative during fall orientation when she encountered the group at their outreach booth.

“I have a lot of leadership background from high school. I attended 10 conferences at the national and provincial level so this sounded perfect. I just signed up to volunteer, was interviewed and got placed on a committee and I have since been helping plan the conference since October,” Walker said.

Students have a choice between five workshops that they can attend in the morning and another five options

in the afternoon portion of the program. Workshop themes included topics such as mental health as a student leader and Aboriginal art, which will address issues of colonialism and misconceptions about the culture.

“It’s smaller groups, maybe 30 students in each workshop and it is facilitated by one to six students who have applied and been accepted. We try to facilitate roundtable discussions, be really interactive [and include] lots of personal reflection exercises and writing things down, kind of a bit more active learning in leadership,” Pankiw said.

Registration, which is free, includes lunch and two nutrition breaks and there will also be an alumni students social at Louis’ Pub from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. where students can go to interact with different alumni.

According to Pankiw and Walker, some informal activities will be held during the nutrition breaks where they will be asking questions like, “What does leadership mean to you?” and different student groups will be set up in the Arts Tunnel, as the conference attendees will be moving between the Arts Building and the Global

Connections Lounge.

“To me, leadership is about showing consideration for other people. I think that’s really important. Also, initiating the structure you need to get things done or else you just won’t get things done,” Pankiw said.

As a first-year student, Walker believes it is important to take chances and build confidence through leadership by getting to know more people.

“The connections part is huge. I see some students who are more shy like I was, but it’s just about coming out and finding out about what you can be doing on campus,” Walker said.

The pair encourage all students to attend the conference and Pankiw insists that students from any background or college are welcome and that this is a great opportunity to get to know the campus community.

“I love my university and I think the university experience is just amazing. I don’t see the point of going through the four years and just going through the motions and through class.

You might as well get involved, you never know what’s going to come out of it.”

EVERYONE WELCOME The Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre is open, and we want to celebrate with you!

The new centre houses the Aboriginal Students’ Centre (ASC), offices for Aboriginal undergraduate and graduate student leadership, and space for ceremonies, lectures, meetings and studying.

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Cheer team brings 2015-16 season to a close NAOMI ZUREVINSKI

Editor-in-Chief Despite multiple injuries and last minute routine changes, the University of Saskatchewan Cheerleading Team is wrapping up their 2015–16 season with perseverance, stamina and plenty of success.

The team participated in their

last competition of the season, the Cold Snap Cheerleading Classic, on Jan. 22 in Edmonton, Alta., where they placed third overall in their division.

Shanda Leftley, one of the U of S Cheerleading Team’s three coaches, notes that the competition was a challenging one.

“We were actually in a division where we were up against all-star teams that were going for Worlds bids, so it was really competitive in that aspect.

So knowing that we were up against teams that were striv-

Supplied / Peter Acton The U of S Cheer Team performing at the National Championships in December 2015.

ing to go to Worlds, you know that they’re going to be pushed extra hard,” Leftley said, adding that the team’s two final runs of the competition were some of their best.

The competition ended on a high note however, when they found out that one of their team members, Ella McEwen, made Team Canada Co-ed Premier and will be representing Canada at the World Cheerleading Championships in April 2016.

For Leftley, and the team as a whole, this is an especially exciting moment.

“There’s nobody else from our city who made the team,” Leftley said. “We’ve had a couple of alumni that have been on Team Canada in the past who have previously been on the U of S [team], but we’ve never had a current team member, so it’s really exciting for our team.”

McEwen, a third-year kinesiology major, is also looking forward to the opportunity.

“I am very excited to get to work with the best athletes in Canada and to learn from the best coaches. I can't wait to ex-

perience Worlds with such an undoubtedly amazing team,” McEwen said in an email to the Sheaf. “The most challenging aspect of representing Canada will be feeling the pressure of knowing everyone is watching and relying on me, and that every move I make counts.”

McEwen had to apply to be on Team Canada via a video submission, where she showcased a variety of different skills. For the next few months, she will have to continue practicing, which includes attending training camps in Toronto.

“She’ll have to personally keep working on her tumbling; some of the skills like basket tosses — where four people throw her up in the air and she does a skill — she can work that locally with our team because it doesn’t depend on a specific person,” Leftley said.

The Cheer Team also placed third at the annual National Competition in Brampton, Ont. in December 2015, while defending their championship title. Although not the result they had hoped for, the team was able to gain some experience working under strain, which

made them stronger as a whole.

“We did have quite a few injuries happen throughout the year, which made us have to change our routine or change skills, in some cases,” Leftley said. “Like before we showcased at BRIT Cheerleading Competition this year, we actually had an injury that caused us to change our whole routine the night before. So we’ve had some situations like that, but I think those challenges show that our team is really strong and willing to work together in what they’re there to do.”

For Leftley, one of the biggest successes from this season is the family atmosphere of the team and their ability to work together.

“They’re all best friends and they want to spend time together, not just at cheerleading practice, but afterwards too, on their own. So that’s a really nice feeling. I think that’s one of the best things about the team, that we’re such a good family. I think that’s one of the takeaways for me from this season — that the athletes all really enjoy each other and they value what they are doing.”

Hamilton signs Huskies’ Hughes AUSTIN ARVAY Sports Editor

For University of Saskatchewan Huskies linebacker Geoff Hughes, playing professional football is a dream come true. After wrapping up his five-year career with the green and white, Hughes will be trading his colours in for some black and gold, after signing with the CFL’s Hamilton TigerCats.

The engineering major has had the usual struggles of balancing school and athletics, but his hard work has paid off in both the classroom and on the gridiron. In all five years with the Dogs, Hughes was named to the All-Academic team, meaning he maintained at least an 80 per cent average — an impressive feat on its own in the College of Engineering, let alone while playing football on the side.

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he first heard the news of his first professional contract offer.

“It was pretty surreal when I first looked at the CFL contract. I never really gave much thought to having the opportunity to play professionally. I’ve played football for so many years and during those years, my complete focus was on the team I currently played for. I didn’t look ahead to future teams,” Hughes said. “ My focus during the last five years was to complete my engineering degree. When I initially received interest from Hamilton, I was really excited and it has pushed me to train even harder.”

As thrilling as signing a professional contract is, making the transition from the Canadian Interuniversity Sport level to the CFL won’t come without challenges.

“I’m really excited to be able to continue playing the sport I love. I am nervous for camp this summer but also really excited for the opportunity I have been given. The feelings I have are quite similar to the feelings I had when I commit-

ted to the Huskies. Moving away and joining a new team presents new challenges, but with a new challenge comes new opportunities and experiences which I am looking forward to,” said Hughes. “The Ti-Cats are my new team and my new challenge is to hopefully earn a spot on the roster.”

Over his five years with the Dogs, Hughes amassed 88 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and one forced fumble. The Regina native had his biggest year in 2014, averaging five tackles per game on a tough Huskies defence.

He was forced to miss three games due to injury in his senior season, and his presence in the difficult linebacker position was definitely missed.

Although his time as a Huskie is over, Hughes will look back on his career with nothing but fond memories.

“The biggest thing I’ll take away from my time on the Huskies is the relationships I’ve formed with players, coaches and training staff. I cannot thank the coaches and support staff enough for the guidance they’ve given to me

throughout my time at the U of S. I want to make them proud of everything I do going forward in my career and life.

Many of my greatest friendships were formed during my time as a Huskie and I wouldn’t trade the experience for anything.”

As he moves into the next chapter of his life and heads out east in the coming months, Hughes is thankful for everyone that has helped him get to this stage in his football career. He is especially thankful for a particular group that he says has been there for him since day one.

“I can’t pinpoint one role model that has had the biggest influence on me because there have been so many coaches that I have looked up to and learned under. However, I can say that my entire family has had a tremendous impact on my development,” Hughes said. “From when I started playing football at age 12 to now, my family always supported me by driving me to practices when I was young and watching my games. I feel really fortunate to have such a great family that supports me in all of my endeavours.”

Kayle Neis Geoff Hughes (#18) has signed a contract with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL.

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Men’s hockey completes sweep

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MEN’S HOCKEY:

MEN’S VOLLEYBALL

HUSKIES 2, THUNDERBIRDS 0

COUGARS 3, HUSKIES 0

HUSKIES 6, THUNDERBIRDS 2 The number two ranked team in the country made it seven straight wins with a weekend sweep of the University of British Columbia. After Jordon Cooke picked up his second shutout of the season the night before, the Dogs used a huge third period — scoring five times — to propel themselves to a 6–2 win and maintain their six point lead over Alberta in the standings.

It was all Huskies from the get-go as they out-chanced the T-birds all night and out shot them 14–5 in the opening frame, but had nothing to show

for it. Levi Cable opened the scoring on the powerplay midway through the second, but UBC knotted things up just four minutes later, and the teams entered the final stanza tied at one.

The Dogs blew it wide open in the third, as Kohl Bauml tallied his eighth and ninth goals of the season early in the period and Connor Cox, Cameron Blair and Cable all found the back of the net as well. In just his third start of the season in goal, Blake Voth made 17 stops and kept his perfect record for the season intact.

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UBC, while Lauren Zary had the lone goal for the green and white. Down by two after 40 minutes, Zary gave the Dogs life in the third, finishing off a nice passing play on the man advantage.

Saskatchewan continued to throw everything they had at the net, but Canada West’s top goaltender Danielle Dube stood tall and made 25 saves in the win.

The losses drop the Huskies record to 8–8–3–3, which puts them fourth in the conference.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL COUGARS 3, HUSKIES 1

COUGARS 3, HUSKIES 1 It was a tough weekend for the women’s volleyball team, as they were swept at home by Mount Royal, who they were even with in the standings. A 3–1 (25–19,25–19, 21–25, 25–22) loss on Jan. 23 dropped the Dogs’ record to 7–11 on the year, one game behind Mount Royal for the seventh and final playoff spot.

After competing hard in the first two sets, untimely errors cost the Huskies in key moments — they committed 17 errors in the first two sets, compared to just five by Mount Royal. This ended up being a telling stat in the match,

as the Dogs racked up 36 attack errors, opposed to just 14 by the Cougars. The Huskies showed flashes of brilliance, but were their own worst enemy in the end, as they hit just 0.107 per cent in the match.

The Dogs did take the third set, with some impressive attacks by Emmalyn Copping and Emily Humbert. Copping finished with eight kills in the match while Humbert posted a game-high of 17. Libero Jennifer Hueser tallied 17 digs in a solid defensive effort. The Huskies will be back in action next weekend, at home to take on MacEwan.

UPCOMING GAMES Women’s hockey: • Jan. 29 at Manitoba Bisons @ 7:00 p.m.

• Jan. 30 at Manitoba Bisons @ 4:00 p.m.

With the teams separated by just one win in the standings, a rousing five-set comeback victory on Jan. 22 was the lone win for the Huskies on the weekend. Rookie C.J. Gavlas was phenomenal in the 3–2 (25–21, 28–30, 13–25, 25–21, 15–12) win. The Dogs lost 3–0 (25–20, 25–23, 28–26) the following night to drop to 9–9 in the CanWest standings.

After going up one set early, the green and white lost an intense second set to even the match at one apiece.

Saskatchewan imploded in the third set, committing error after error and put up a measly 13 points. In the fourth,

they found themselves down 10–3 and appeared to be on the brink of another blowout loss. Some great serving by Gavlas and the rest of the squad allowed the Huskies to chip away at the lead and ultimately take the set.

In the fifth and deciding set, the Dogs rode the momentum from their comeback and led the entire way to close out the match. Gavlas led the way with 10 digs, six blocks and six serving aces, to go along with his 56 assists in the match. Andrew Nelson and Jordan Nowakowski were the beneficiaries of the assists, racking up 17 and 16 kills respectively, in the victory.

CANADA WEST STANDINGS

THUNDERBIRDS 3, HUSKIES 1

Looking to pick up a crucial win and earn a weekend split with UBC, the Dogs were unsuccessful defending home ice, as they were swept by the T-Birds. The Huskies came out on the wrong end of two tight games, as they actually outplayed UBC on both nights.

On Jan. 22, a pair of second period goals made the difference in the T-Birds 2–1 victory, even though the Huskies outshot them 26–18 in the game. Katie Zinn and Haneet Parhar both scored for

HUSKIES 3, COUGARS 2

- Home Game

WOMEN’S HOCKEY:

W-L-OTW-T UBC 11-6-3-2 Alberta 12-8-0-2 Regina 10-8-3-1 Saskatchewan 8-8-3-3 Manitoba 10-10-0-2 Lethbridge 8-11-2-1 Mount Royal 7-11-3-1 Calgary 6-10-2-4

MEN’S HOCKEY:

W-L-T Saskatchewan 19-3 Alberta 15-5-2 Mount Royal 13-6-3 Calgary 9-9-4 Manitoba 10-10-2 UBC 9-10-3 Lethbridge 8-13-1 Regina 5-17

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL: W-L-T Trinity Western 17-1 UBC Okanagan 15-1 Alberta 14-4 UBC 12-4 Thompson Rivers 9-9 Mount Royal 8-8 Calgary 8-10 Brandon 7-9 Saskatchewan 7-11 Winnipeg 6-10 MacEwan 4-12 Manitoba 2-14 Regina 1-17

MEN’S VOLLEYBALL: W-T-L Alberta 18-0 Calgary 15-3 Manitoba 13-3 Winnipeg 11-5 UBC 10-6 Trinity Western 9-9 Saskatchewan 9-9 Mount Royal 8-8 Thompson Rivers 7-11 Brandon 5-11 UBC Okanagan 3-13 MacEwan 1-15 Regina 1-17

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL:

W-L Saskatchewan 12-0 Alberta 12-1 Regina 11-1 Calgary 11-4 UBC 6-8 Brandon 5-7 Victoria 5-9 Winnipeg 4-8 Trinity Western 3-9 Lethbridge 1-11 Manitoba 1-13

MEN’S BASKETBALL:

W-L Calgary 12-3 UBC 10-4 Regina 8-4 Manitoba 9-5 Lethbridge 6-4 Winnipeg 7-5 Alberta 7-6 Victoria 7-7 Saskatchewan 4-8 Brandon 0-12 Trinity Western 0-12

Men’s hockey: Jan. 29 vs. Manitoba Bisons @ 7:00 p.m.

Jan. 30 vs. Manitoba Bisons @ 7:00 p.m.

Men’s basketball: • Jan. 29 at Winnipeg Wesmen @ 8:00 p.m.

• Jan. 30 at Winnipeg Wesmen @ 4:00 p.m.

Men’s volleyball: Jan. 29 vs. MacEwan Griffins @ 8:00 p.m.

Jan. 30 vs. MacEwan Griffins @ 8:00 p.m.

Women’s basketball: • Jan. 29 at Winnipeg Wesmen @ 6:00 p.m.

• Jan. 30 at Winnipeg Wesmen @ 2:00 p.m.

Women’s volleyball: Jan. 29 vs. MacEwan Griffins @ 6:00 p.m.

Jan. 30 vs. MacEwan Griffins @ 6:00 p.m.

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O Canada: We stand on guard for our film industry BRIDGET MORRISON Often when we hear films discussed, they are big American Hollywood blockbusters. Don’t get me wrong — those can be really great. However, there are a lot of amazing Canadian films out there that don’t get the same publicity. Here are a couple of films showcasing Canadian filmmakers and actors.

The first film I recommend is Monsieur Lazhar. Released in 2011, it was written and directed by Philippe Falardeau, a Québécois filmmaker. The film

follows an Algerian immigrant who is hired at a Montreal public school to replace a teacher who has committed suicide. He helps the students deal with their grief while also dealing with his own loss.

Monsieur Lazhar is in French, but is available with English subtitles, and was shot in Québec. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2012.

Monsieur Lazhar can be found on DVD. The second film I recommend is the most critically acclaimed on the list. It’s called Atanar-

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juat: the Fast Runner, and according to the 2015 edition of Canada’s All-Time Top Ten list, this 2001 film is the number one Canadian film ever.

Atanarjuat was written, directed and performed in Inuktitut, the principal language of Inuit people. Directed by Inuit filmmaker Zacharias Kunuk, the film follows the story of an Inuit legend of an evil spirit which is passed down from generation to generation. Atanarjuat can be found on DVD. The third film I recommend is one you’ve likely heard of — Juno, by Canadian director Jason Reitman. The film also stars two Canadian actors, Ellen Page and Michael Cera, who were born in Nova Scotia and Ontario, respectively. The story follows a 16 year old Juno Macguff (Page) as she tries to deal with an unplanned pregnancy. She is helped by her friend — and father of the child — Paulie Bleeker (Cera). The film was shot in Vancouver, B.C. Juno won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 2008 and also earned nominations for Best Picture and Best Actress for Page. The

film’s soundtrack was the first chart-topping soundtrack since Dreamgirls and 20th Century Fox’s first number one since Titanic. Juno can be found on DVD. The next film I recommend is an American-Canadian film, Lars and the Real Girl. The film follows Lars Lindstrom, played

by Ryan Gosling, a Canadian actor from Ontario. Lars is delusional young man who has an unconventional relationship with a doll he finds on the Internet. I know the plot sounds strange and I’ll admit, it is — but it’s definitely still worth the watch.

Although the film takes place in Wisconsin, it was filmed in various locations in Ontario.

The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 2008 and Gosling was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Comedy in 2007. It’s a quirky love story that explores the psychological side of love and relationships. Lars and the Real Girl can be found on DVD. The last film I recommend is Moonstruck, released in 1987.

Here’s the thing — the film itself

isn’t Canadian, but the director, Norman Jewison, is. It’s one of my favourite films of all time, so the fact that the director was Canadian was good enough for it to make the list.

The films stars Cher and Nicholas Cage, which, I’ll be honest, in present day sounds like a movie nobody would want to see. But before Nicholas Cage botched his career by acting in increasingly mediocre films, thereby gaining a bad reputation for himself, he was a talented actor. Much like his role in Raising Arizona, Moonstruck is one of Cage’s best performances.

Moonstruck tells the story of Loretta Castorini (Cher) who falls in love with Ronny (Cage), the brother of the man she is going to marry. It’s written by John Patrick Shanley and, in my opinion, contains some of the best dialogue you’ll find in a film. Moonstruck is available on Netflix and on DVD. When you have a little extra time or just don’t feel like studying anymore, exercise your patriotism by checking out these awesome Canadian films!

Happy viewing!

Cheer Up … For God’s Sake

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s you go through college, take comfort in the fact that there is nothing new under the sun.

While there is never going to be anyone with identical genes who will experience life exactly as you do, your feelings, good and bad, emotions, good and bad, are universal. Life as you know, comes in phases, getting a college education is one phase. This is around the time in which your prefrontal cortex is fully developed and when you become more aware, emotionally, that your behaviour affects others. It is a time of greater self-awareness, particularly awareness of a moral conscience. Up to this point your behaviour has been mostly shaped by fear of punishment, or what you can get away with.

With a moral appreciation of consequences, your behaviour should be shaped by a desire to pursue goodness, for goodness’ sake. This is a narrow road, but it brings peace of mind, success and happiness. It is also the surest road to wisdom. So try not to despair when the day seems dreary or the task seems impossible. Bad times never last, and you will adjust like you’ve always done. Don’t be hard on yourself, after all, you did not make yourself and you are not responsible for the factors that shaped you up to this point. Never forget that we live in our minds and so just as negative thoughts bring you down, positive thoughts will lift you up. And so it is important to control your thoughts.

This, by the way is one of the triumphs in life – the control of what we allow our mind to dwell on.

No one knows where thoughts come from, but thank God that we can shut out the bad ones and nurture the good ones. Work hard, and try to remain honest, so you can keep growing in your ability. You are capable of much more than you realize. Learn self-discipline and organisation so that work doesn’t spill into play, and your play is not spoiled by guilt from work left undone. Try never to panic. Better to seek help and buy yourself precious time to recover from trouble. Offer good advice and don’t hesitate to seek counsel. We are all in this together. Don’t be embarrassed to embrace faith but do not become self-righteous or a hypocrite. Your friends may not tell you so, but they will respect and admire you as a spiritual person. After all, true spirituality is about learning to love others. You will find that the more you pray, the better you know yourself and the less mistakes you make. Pray for those you don’t like and forgive others so that it is easier to forgive yourself.

Overcome your shyness, not by heavy drinking or by using drugs, but by reminding yourself that we are all shy more or less. In fact, shyness tends to be a function of self-awareness. You are about to come into your own so learn to pick up after yourself and hang in there. You have yet to taste the best that life has to offer.

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VIEWS FROM THE TOP: HUSKIES UNDEFEATED AND THE TEAM TO BEAT AUSTIN ARVAY Sports Editor

Katherine Fedoroff Dalyce Emmerson (#13) has the best field goal percentage in the CIS, shooting 66 per cent.

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As the clock ticked down on another lopsided win, the entire Huskies women’s basketball team celebrated their 12th victory of the season. Their last victory was on Jan. 16: a 91–53 rout of the visiting University of Lethbridge Pronghorns that was indicative of their entire season so far — a dominant and efficient offensive showing, lockdown perimeter and post defence, and a complete team effort from top to bottom which lead them to victory.

These, along with a few other factors, leave the squad with a perfect 12–0 on the season, which is not only top in the Canada West conference but also has them ranked number one in the entire Canadian Interuniversity Sport. This season is the first time the team has been ranked the nation’s top team since February 2011, when they were defeated by the University of Windsor Lancers for the national championship.

Although the faces on the team have changed drastically since then, there is one thing that remains the same — head coach Lisa Thomaidis. She is in her 17th season behind the Huskies bench and is a fourtime CanWest Coach of the Year, as well as a two-time CIS Coach of the Year. As her team continues to rack up wins, she might have to make more room in her trophy case.

Despite her personal success,

she says it’s the players’ effort and commitment to improving that has made this group so special.

“A big reason is we have a tremendous amount of experience. Experienced players who have been to nationals and experienced winning, so that’s just coming to fruition now and we’re really fortunate to have that,” said Thomaidis.

“Even though we’re winning, I think we can always get better and improve on things. That’s always our goal, to be better today than we were yesterday. I think our veteran athletes and our leaders are very much in line with that thinking,” A major part of the Huskies’ success has been their ability to play a complete team game. Unlike other schools around the country, the Dogs aren’t carried by just one or two players, but rather have a full starting lineup and role players coming off the bench, all willing to help out anyway they can.

There has been a trio of fifthyears who have led the charge so far this season. Dalyce Emmerson, Laura Dally and Kelsey Trulsrud have been the Huskies’ catalysts on both ends of the court this year and have taken it upon themselves to show the younger members of the team what it takes to compete at such a high level.

“They are great leaders and they are great people and they’re tremendous basketball players as well. They’ve had a huge impact on this team, but they’ve also had a huge impact on our program for the last five years. It’ll be sad to see them

go, but we’re certainly relishing every moment we still have with them,” Thomaidis said.

Emmerson, a native of Prince Albert, was named the 2013 CanWest Most Valuable Player and has been a big part of the Huskies’ recent success. This season, she is averaging 13.7 points per game, 7.3 rebounds per game and 1.4 blocks per contest. She is a huge presence in the paint on both offence and defence and leads the entire CIS in field goal percentage, shooting 66.3 per cent.

Like many others on the team, Emmerson is quick to attribute her personal success as a result of the team’s hard work and execution.

“I have to credit the passes; I wouldn’t be finishing as well inside if I wasn’t getting passes right on the money. Being first has to do with the passes I’m getting and the places they’re putting me on the court to be successful,” Emmerson said.

Dally and Emmerson both agree there is a responsibility, as seniors, to teach the younger players what it takes to compete at the highest level and leave the program in the best shape possible.

“I definitely feel responsibility. We want to set a good example of what it’s like to be a veteran and lead the team — also including everybody. We want to set that example for the up-and-coming players too,” Emmerson said.

“There’s a responsibility because you want the program to keep building. Just getting in the gym every day, working hard and doing the little things,” Dally added.

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Like Emmerson, Dally is having a superb senior season. She is averaging 15.7 points per game and made a big improvement on her free throw shooting from last year, something she admits needed work.

“Those are the little things. I feel like when you go to the free throw line, you should be hitting them,” Dally said.

After shooting 74 per cent from the line last season, she has upped that to almost 88 per cent this year. The big jump is just another testament to Dally’s hard work in practice and her dedication that rubs off on the rest of the team.

Rounding out the starting five is Desarae Hogberg and rookie point guard Sabine Dukate.

This is Dukate’s first year with the program, after moving from Latvia to join the U of S. She played professional basketball in Europe, which has definitely helped her transition to the CIS. Her name has to be in the running for CanWest Rookie of the Year, as she is averaging 14 points, 3.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game.

Thomaidis is grateful Dukate chose to join the Huskies program and can’t say enough about the work she has done with the team.

“She’s been a great addition.

She has very high basketball IQ, she’s used to playing at a high level, she’s a very quick athlete and she can shoot the ball.

She’s filled in very well coming in and being our point guard and she’s improving every single day,” Thomaidis said. “Up until Christmas, a lot of it was adjusting to our style of play, as well as new coaches and new teammates. She’s really starting to settle in right now and that’s reflected in her play.”

Statistically, the Dogs are dominating the CanWest conference. Their average margin of victory is over 25 points and they lead numerous categories, such as points per game, shooting percentage, turnovers per game and assists allowed per game. Leading in so many key stat categories is a direct result of complete team efforts put forth on a nightly basis.

Compared to the conference averages, the Dogs are above the curve in nearly every single stat category. Emmerson says it takes all 13 members of the squad contributing to enjoy such great team success.

“Our teamwork, our cohesion and our chemistry — we’re all tight and we’re all friends off the court too, and I think that carries over onto the court. We have such great leadership from

all of our coaches and they’re really pushing the envelope on where we want to be and where we want to end up,” Emmerson said.

After last season ended in heartbreak with a semifinal loss to the eventual national champion Windsor Lancers, the Huskies are more determined than ever to get back to the CIS Final 8.

“That game stuck with all of us who are back — everyday we remember that. We want to get back to where we were, if not better this time around,” Dally said.

Being the only unbeaten team left in the CIS, there is a good chance the Dogs will return and compete for their first national title in program history. But they can’t get ahead of themselves, something Thomaidis knows better than anyone.

“The biggest thing is you can’t be complacent,” she said.

“We’ve always had the goal of returning to nationals and competing for a national title. For us, it’s just a matter of getting better each day and we have some tough opponents coming up here in the schedule that we will be tested by. We just have to prepare ourselves the best we can for hopefully a run at nationals.”

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Further your studies with Go Abroad programs LIAM DELPARTE

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You don’t have to sit in school to stand among greatness.

› Thomas Edison: The world’s most extraordinary failure never gave up.

Thank goodness.

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With second semester already in full swing, students are finding themselves thinking about what to do with their spring and summer.

A summer spent studying abroad could open up a world of new perspectives, and the University of Saskatchewan’s Go Abroad programs are here to help.

The U of S has developed relationships with various international institutions to offer a large range of summer term study options. From France to the Philippines, or Denmark to Russia, courses offered in English are available to students across a variety of majors — if you have an interest, there is likely a program for you.

Some highlights of this year’s programs include a chance to study Russian culture at the North-Eastern Federal University in Siberia, and an opportunity to study at the beautiful Bifröst University in west Iceland — a campus situated between a volcano and a glacier!

There are also courses available in French, through the Mission Interuniversitaire de Coordination des Échanges Franco-Américains exchange program — an organization that coordinates exchanges at various Parisian universities — and German, at the Hessen International Summer University. These programs would be perfect for students who would like to fully immerse themselves in their host country’s language.

A major hurdle for many who wish to study abroad is the financial strain of international travel and the other hidden expenses that come with it. For many programs though, accommodation, meals, transportation, health insurance and field trips are included in their fees. Students may only end up paying for travel costs and personal spending, provided they receive enough funding from outside sources.

Some programs offer bursaries to aid students in financing and additional grants are offered from many sources. The U of S International Student and Study Abroad Centre will provide students with $250 for programs less than one full term — perfect for those short summer terms

— until available funds are exhausted. More funds are available for longer stints abroad.

The centre encourages any students who feel their finances could get in the way of their chance to see the world to come and talk to them about funding options, as various opportunities for funding are available and are given based on program, financial need and academic merit.

Students may also wonder at what point in their academic career it would be best to take advantage of a summer abroad program. Chantal Hanson, an international education officer at the U of S Study Abroad Centre, has some advice.

“Any time is an ideal time to participate in a Study Abroad summer program! Some of our partners’ programs do only accept students at a certain academic level but if a first-year student is interested in studying abroad in the summer I would strongly encourage them to come into the International Student and Study Abroad Centre to discuss their options,” Hanson said.

Nervous first years with a passion to see the world should not fear stepping out of their comfort zone and taking classes in a new country. Those who feel overwhelmed by the application process can also take full advantage of the services offered by the Study Abroad Centre.

“The only thing a student needs to start the application process is the desire to study abroad. From there, [we] can assist you in finding what is the right fit for you and how to proceed with the application process,” Hanson said.

A summer abroad is a big decision for anyone and should not be taken lightly.

That being said, application deadlines are fast approaching, some as early as Feb. 1.

Travel is something many students wish to experience in life, and an opportunity to take part in another culture and further one’s education shouldn’t be glanced over.

The International Student and Study Abroad Centre has drop in hours from 1 - 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9 - 12 p.m. on Wednesdays.

For more information, email study.abroad@usask.ca or call 306-966-4925. january 28, 2016

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Jiem Carlo Narag Two panels from the frieze of the Parthenon provide a glimpse back in time at the Museum of Antiquities on campus.

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Culture Editor The Peter MacKinnon Building at the University of Saskatchewan has a little-known secret: tucked away in one of its corners lies an impressive collection of replica and original art from antiquity, right here in Saskatoon.

The Museum of Antiquities was founded in 1974 with 12 plaster cast replicas of works from the Musée du Louvre in Paris. Since then, the collection has blossomed to include around 250 pieces — some original, some replicated — representing the art of ancient civilizations such as Greece, Rome, Mesopotamia, Syria and Egypt, as well as a smattering of medieval Europe.

The museum’s director and curator, Tracene Harvey, notes that sometimes visitors have a preference for original works rather than plaster casts, but the replicas are impressive artifacts in their own right.

“I’m pretty sure the Louvre is not going to give up their Venus de Milo, so the next best thing is a copy,” Harvey said.

“Some of our plaster casts are rare, because some workshops are not producing plaster casts anymore — namely, the British Museum. [They] are not being made anymore, which increases their value.”

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Visitors can also get up-close and personal with replicas of the Rosetta Stone — the cipher archaeologists discovered in 1799 that helped them crack the code of Egyptian hieroglyphics — and two panels from the frieze of the Parthenon temple in Athens. According to Harvey, these panels are an excellent example of the preservation power of plaster casts.

“The originals [of the panels] remained on the temple until a few years ago when they were taken down. Over the years, they’ve been so exposed to pollution that they’ve become pitted and scarred,” Harvey said.

The replicas housed here at the U of S, on the other hand, preserve what the frieze looked like when the cast was taken, before the industrial age. As a result, the copies are actually better representations of the original Parthenon walls.

The Museum of Antiquities is open to the public for exploration and discovery, but it is also a resource for students interested in research pursuits.

The museum houses a library of books open to students, with books related to the collection, and have an active volunteering program. What’s more, staff are always on hand to help students with their various projects.

“We have resources here for students, and though generally it is arts and science students who use them, we’ve had students from kinesiology and Edwards School of Business use the collection as a resource,” Harvey said. “If a student has an interest in mind, they should get in touch — we are happy to

help in any way that we can.”

Even if research isn’t your thing, there are plenty of ways to enjoy what the museum has to offer. Every March they work together with the classical, medieval and renaissance student group at the U of S to put on the Ides of March Trivia Night, a reference to the infamous assassination of Julius Caesar.

When new or rotating exhibits come to the museum, they also host unveilings that are open to the U of S community.

Students will have an opportunity to experience one such event in March, when the museum’s newest acquisition, a replica set of Lewis Chessmen — medieval chess pieces — is added to the collection.

“Lewis Chessmen are vikingrelated objects … they are very famous. There are some in the British Museum and the National Museum of Scotland,” Harvey said.

In the meantime, however, there is still plenty to see. If you’re unsure where to start, take a suggestion from an expert and check out Harvey’s personal favourite piece, an imposing statue from ancient Greece known as the Charioteer of Delphi.

“I love how regal he is,” Harvey said. “The clothing he wears, the way the folds and the waves are in the garment, are testaments to the artist who created it.”

Skip the trip to Paris — some of the treasures of the Louvre are right here on campus, only steps away.

For visiting hours and more information, visit usask.ca/antiquities.

saturday

upcoming events • First day of Shadows of a Dancing Moon at Studio 914 • Outside The Wall at The Bassment • Rival Sons with The Pistolwhips at O’Brians • U of S Culinary Services Student Iron Chef Competition and Supper

• Last day of Frosted Gardens at the Delta Bessborough • Last day of the USSU’s Menstrual Product drive in the Arts Tunnel • USask Improv presents Missed Connections improv comedy at the Broadway Theatre

• Caves, 36?, The Faps and Cpt. Pickard at Amigos • Shadowy Bangers: A tribute to Chixdiggit at Vangelis • The Martin Janovsky Orchestra at The Bassment • Usask Student Leadership Conference

• Ballet Jorgen presents Sleeping Beauty at TCU Place • CFCR & Amigos Second Annual Record Fair • Cookin’ with Grandma at the Yard & Flagon Pub

sunday

• First day of Eating Disorder Awareness Week at the U of S • The USSU’s Commission on Female Leadership Town Hall in Convocation Hall

monday

• Còig at The Bassment

tuesday

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Life lessons: The importance of being nice KEZIA FOURIE We have all come across events that have forced us to plaster on a smile and exchange pleasantries when we don’t want to. In university, it is to our best advantage to do this, no matter our true feelings.

Growing up it was engrained in our minds and behaviour to be nice. This lesson has many implications in university life. How many times have we as students sent out a mass email to our classmates, hoping to find a kind soul to share their notes from that class we missed?

Flash forward several months later and that same student who previously shared their notes is asking you for yours. If your initial thought is to ignore the email, stop. Someone was kind enough to share their notes with you, so out of courtesy you should do the same.

If you don’t, to put it frankly, you’re being a jerk. You’re labelling yourself as someone who takes but doesn’t give.

In a world where everyone should work together, this is not something that’s going to earn you any brownie points.

Yet displaying kindness isn’t just important inside the classroom. Taking a few extra seconds to hold open the door for the person behind you or not blocking a hallway during the 10 minutes between classes may seem like minute details, but that can be the first impression someone has of you. As we all know, first impressions

are lasting impressions.

Although it doesn’t seem like it, even listening to someone is a form of kindness. Listening to your professors, colleagues or peers talk — especially about something that isn’t of interest to you — may sound tedious, but being able to remain attentive is an important skill.

To this person you are — even if somewhat unwillingly — displaying an interest in their discussion. This can make all the difference to a

person. Their day may become slightly better thanks to your kindness.

This doesn’t necessarily mean you have to listen to every single person you encounter whenever the opportunity arises. When you do get caught up in a conversation that you simply cannot take part in for whatever reason, do the polite thing.

If it’s someone’s pitch in the Arts Tunnel, politely say you’re not interested. If a friend or colleague is dying

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to tell you something but you simply can’t talk at that moment, politely explain your situation and suggest another time. There is no need to be rude.

Once your kindness has helped someone else, it may be beneficial to you as well.

Imagine you’re about to give a job interview. On your way to work you witness someone becoming increasingly rude to other people around them for no reason whatsoever.

When your interviewee comes in, you realize it’s the person you witnessed being rude earlier. Despite their many qualifications, what you witnessed earlier has left a sour taste in your mouth and leaves you feeling a bit reluctant to hire them.

Although everyone will have bad days every now and then, practice self-discipline and don’t take your negative feelings out on others. You never know who may be listening, watching or how they may one day become critical in your future endeavours.

Even though being nice isn’t the nicest thing, that extra smile can go miles.

In defense of pop culture feminism EMILY KLATT Staff Writer

2015 was a standout year for feminism. More than ever before, people are calling themselves feminists and taking a stand against patriarchal oppression. This is thanks, in part, to the rise of feminism within popular culture.

Pop culture feminism is the kind of feminism promoted by celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Emma Watson and Beyoncé, largely based around the ideas of girl power, female solidarity and that feminism is for everyone.

While pop culture feminism may be responsible for the popularity of feminism in the last five years, it receives its own fair share of criticism — mostly from more “serious” feminists. To some, the feminism of Taylor Swift doesn’t dig deep enough. It’s a watered down version of “real” feminism.

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inism is deserving of critical analysis — as is anything — it’s wrong to dismiss it entirely. Watered down or not, pop culture feminism is important to further the advancement of gender equality — if only for it’s broad appeal to a wide number of demographics.

I’ll preface this argument with a few facts. I am a white, straight-passing, middle class, cisgender woman. I speak from a position of unearned privilege. I’ve never experienced discrimination based on my race, class or sexual orientation. Also, I’m a huge Taylor Swift fan.

While I haven’t been subject to a number of different types of discrimination, I do know what it’s like to be discriminated against because of my gender.

Young women face a world that does not support them.

Their experiences and interests — from fashion to crushes to Twilight — are things that we love to make fun of.

How many times have we laughed at jokes about “basic bitches” that love Starbucks and Ugg boots? These are the

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girls that need feminism just as much — or perhaps more — than anyone.

The thing is, Taylor Swift and Emma Watson are incredibly popular amongst teenage girls — the same girls that are dismissed as silly, superficial and invalid by those who believe they are more serious than these girls.

If millions of teenage girls see that feminism can be, for lack of a better word, cool, then that’s a big step.

Whether it’s Swift’s femaleempowerment girl squad or Watson’s feminist book club, pop culture feminism lets girls know that feminism is for them and not just the stereotype of hairy, angry, bra-burning radical feminists — not that there’s anything wrong with being one of those either!

You know what other demographic loves Taylor Swift and Emma Watson? Men. Watson received a decent amount of criticism for her well-known “HeforShe” United Nations speech in 2014.

In the speech, she describes how male-identifying people

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have felt alienated from the feminist movement and how gender inequality hurts men too. She invites men to join the movement for the benefit of everyone.

She was called out for making the feminist movement about the oppressor. But feminism doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Men need to have a place in feminism — they’re roughly half the global population.

So maybe Watson softens the hard edges of feminism with her perspective, but she does so in an effort to make feminism for everyone.

We forget that it isn’t the job of celebrities to be “good” feminist activists. They’re entertainers. They’re here to sing, act or market a reality show, not to be feminist scholars. As much as we wish that the next bell hooks or Gloria Steinem would have the notoriety of a pop star, that’s just not how it works.

If a celebrity chooses to advocate for the feminist cause, excellent. But don’t get mad when they don’t do it perfectly or exactly the way that you want them to.

This might be a naïve stance, but I do believe that feminism is about working together. I believe that good feminism includes all feminisms, even those that are dismissed as less academic or serious by some. I believe that men have an important role in the conversation and that the feminist movement can’t afford to alienate half the population.

Most importantly, I believe that feminism is for everyone — even pop stars, men and teenage girls.

Flickr / UN Women Pop culture icons like Emma Watson can still be positive feminist figures.

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Women in leadership: Yes, we can EMILY MIGCHELS As persistent barriers continue to face women in leadership positions, many at the University of Saskatchewan are looking to shift the conversation, promote positive change and create equal opportunities.

One burning question remains on the minds of students: how do we establish a community in which male, female and non-gender identifying individuals alike can

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all lead and be successful?

The 2016 Commission on Female Leadership, orchestrated by the U of S Students’ Union, aims to identify some hurdles along the way to providing leading roles for female-identifying individuals. They plan to assess the current landscape and look at what can be done to overcome personal barriers. They also hope to brainstorm concrete actions that can be taken on a societal level.

The Commission on Female Leadership was proposed in November 2015, after a noted drop-off in femaleidentifying individuals running for executive positions within the USSU. USSU president Jack Saddleback is enthusiastic about the changes that may come with this new addition, and believes that the female leadership commission can inspire other, perhaps larger, groups to change as well.

“I think the USSU has al-

ways kind of led by example, and I think we can lead by example in this regard.

Hopefully other groups, whether or not they’re student unions or institutions or organizations as a whole, will take this on and maybe assess their own landscape,” Saddleback said.

When assessing the obstacles currently in place for female-identifying individuals in both professional and academic arenas, it is crucial to understand that inequality is determined by privilege — a unique set of advantages that individuals benefit from.

For example, a Caucasian male might find it easier to pursue an executive career position than a woman of colour, because he has likely been given more opportunities throughout his life.

Privilege is harmful because it supports a system that defines certain characteristics as “normal” identities and limits minority

groups. Saddleback reflects on his own experiences with privilege, explaining that it can be a complicated concept to be conscious of.

“Just understanding how gender works in our society and how privilege comes with gender, it kind of blows my mind when I sit down and think about it. Growing up as a female-identified person and now being maleidentified and having the larger society recognize my ‘maleness,’ it’s interesting to note the amount of privilege that does come with that,” Saddleback said.

Whether it be an executive position on the USSU or a leadership role in any other organization, female-identifying women undoubtedly face barriers set by privilege. However, not all of those barriers are immediately visible.

“I think there can definitely be internalized barriers as well. Being a transgendered

male, I’ve even faced those barriers. Confidence about whether or not I could do the job when in actuality, I have all the skills and I have all the experience within me to do it, and it wasn’t until someone actually sat me down and said, ‘You can do this,’ that I was able to realize, ‘Yes I can,’ and I think when we’re looking at those barriers, some of them are going to be more personal and then some of them are going to be more societal,” Saddleback said.

The road to gender equality certainly isn’t a smooth one, but there are no impossible barriers. With a little work, self-reflection and collective understanding, establishing a community on campus of equal opportunity is certainly an attainable goal.

The Commission on Female Leadership will be hosting a town hall discussion in Convocation Hall on Monday Feb. 1, with aims to gain perspective from individual student experiences.

What’s key for YXE: Things Saskatoon still needs TAB RAHMAN Saskatoon has always straddled the line of being a big city with a small-town feel. However, it’s time for this fair city to take a step towards the more “metropolitan” vibe and in order for that to happen, the following is essential.

1. Ikea: need a stylish couch that turns into a bed for your studio apartment?

How about a table that doubles as an easel, or an armoire that’s also a refrigerator? You can find all that — okay, maybe not that last one — at Ikea, and on the cheap side too.

Of course, the whole “on a budget” thing goes out the window once you realise the only way to get that sweet, sweet Swedish furniture is either ordering online — and paying a stupid amount for delivery — or driving all the way to Edmonton, Alta., which means going through the trouble of hauling back a bunch of crap.

I mean, what civilized city doesn’t have an Ikea? Even Winnipeg has one and we all know that’s not a real city — only a carjacker’s Disneyland.

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Avenue to the University of Saskatchewan — a 20 minute walk, but a whopping 35 minute bus ride somehow — I better get some free WiFi out of the deal. These days everyone has a smartphone, but not everyone has that precious unlimited data plan.

Having free WiFi on our buses would be a godsend, especially for people who don’t get the email alert about their cancelled class until they’re already at school.

Plus, other cities certainly have bus WiFi. Hell, even my aunt’s Dodge Caravan has WiFi. Now I can binge watch Dora the Explorer with my cousin while getting driven to soccer practice! Wouldn’t it be nice to join the 21st century and add Internet access for everyone, especially since it’s so essential in everyday life?

3. Better nightlife: where should we go tonight — Hudson’s, the Sutherland Bar? Oh, we went there last week.

How about Outlaws or the Yard and Flagon? What’s that, you want us to check out this rad local band that your cousin’s girlfriend’s roommate is a part of? It’s only $25 cover too! Wow, all these options are so tempting! It’s hard to understand why people in this city just stay in their

basements and get high!

Saskatoon’s nightlife is an absolute snoozefest. Everyone goes to the same three bars, then the next week they go on a pub crawl that takes you on a grand yellow bus tour of the same three bars.

Also, what is up with us not having awesome places to eat at 3 a.m.? I don’t mean just when you’re drunk. I mean when you wake up and think, “Man, I could go for a pizza!” I don’t want my only options to be McDonald’s, the questionable taquitos from 7-Eleven or what Meg’s Restaurant

calls “Indian food.” Where are all the late night donair places at?

4. Uber: this goes hand-inhand with nightlife, but also I’m tired of paying $40 to get from downtown to Lakeridge.

That’s a 15 minute drive, it shouldn’t cost me four hours of my miserable minimum wage salary to get home.

Honestly, I would rather tough it out and walk home.

At least that gives me enough time to sober up and come up with arguments for when I get home and my parents inevitably look at my dishev-

eled self and question my life choices.

Plus, every Uber driver I have ever encountered in other cities was always friendly, funny and took my drunk ramblings in stride.

Also, they didn’t leave after five seconds of idling outside like every taxi I have called outside of a bar.

Saskatoon is a city that wants to be a charming tourist town, full of little niche cafés and quirky trails. It’s been referred to as “the Paris of the Prairies” — maybe it’s time it actually turned into it.

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A sporting event. A men’s volleyball tournament. If they’re quiet you have to be aggressive, but don’t go up and grab their ass.

Break them in!

The tunnel’s pretty good. Do the 1st year thing — kind of like, “Hey, what classes are you in?” Another method: Show them your muscles!

Wherever your friends are. Method: Just stare.

Oh, but I try not to be too obvious.

Definitely not the smart building. A football game. Method: “Hey baby...”

Try the Bowl. Usually you hope to know somebody who knows somebody, and then you can know that they’re not pervs or anything.

The Bowl, behind shades so that they can’t see your eyes. Play the innocent sunbather. Or pick up the dudes in your Orientation group — yeah, there were a few hotties.

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DISTRACTIONS Sheaf drinking games Ride Along 2: take a drink every time you find yourself wishing the Ice Cube biopic Straight Outta Compton had covered his time spent making this film.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2: take a drink when you realize you’re actually watching Divergent. Finish your drink when you realize you’re actually watching The Maze Runner.

Minions: finish your drink. Repeat.

The Hateful Eight: anytime a character breaks into a clunky, overwritten monologue, take a drink and don’t stop until they do.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens: finish your drink if you spot the Jar Jar cameo.

ADULT COLOURING

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Q: Hey guys, my drug dealer moved ... to jail. Is there a good way to find a replacement? I don’t want to just ask around, but I don’t know how else I’d find someone! — Spencer Sugar: Oh honey, your mind is a terrible thing to waste! Didn’t your parents ever teach you that drugs are just plain bad? Always say no to drugs! Sounds like the universe is telling you to say no to drugs now that your dealer is rightfully where they belong.

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What would you consider to be your best feature?

My good looks.

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Spice: Cut out the middle man. I learned how to cook crack while working in the kitchen of a prominent Saskatoon restaurant. Come by sometime and I’ll show you how it’s done.

Q: Where are the best places to get wild on campus? I’m talking public places, none of this residence room shit. I need to know what broom closets and library aisles to take my honeybun to play. — Ron J Sugar: Ron J, real love-making is meant for the bedroom and nowhere else. Your shared emotional connection does not belong amongst dust bunnies and half eaten, week old snacks. Sounds like you need to take a class on how to be a gentleman. Woo your lover with flowers and sweet somethings instead of ruffling your shirt buttons.

My weave.

Callan Kimber

I’m a pretty good communicator.

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Spice: Single-stall handicap bathrooms are an absolute delight when it comes to getting your rocks off. But if there isn’t one of those around, try the North Wing of the Murray Library — no one ever goes up there. Give those spots a try and you’ll be busting nuts with the best of them.

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My hands.

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