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College of Medicine to host Global Health Conference SHYANN VASKEVICIUS For the fifth time, the annual student-led Global Health Conference will take place at the University of Saskatchewan, offering all students the opportunity to connect with professionals and each other on the topic of health care worldwide.

This year the conference will be held on Oct. 1 and will focus on sustainability in response to the Sustainable Development Goals released by the United Nations in 2015. At the conference, a wide variety of issues will be addressed, including poverty, food security, health care, resources, peace and justice, the environment and sustainability in global partnerships. Due to this wide spectrum of themes, the conference may appeal to many different students, not only those in health care studies.

Dylan Ginter and Jake Choi are third-year medical students and co-chairs of the planning committee, along with one other chair, Emily Lauren-Simms, a second-year medical student. According to Ginter and Choi, the broad topic of sustainability will allow many students to benefit from the upcoming conference.

“The crowd that usually comes is medical students, but we also get people from nursing, pharmacy, social

work, sometimes dentistry, but with this year's theme the conference is pretty broad and we are expecting people from the other disciplines too — like engineering, public policy, environmental studies, toxicology — anyone can come,” Ginter said.

According to Ginter, some noted physicians will

ed by the UN this year ... and Dr. Courtney Howard is an emergency department doctor in Yellowknife, [N.W.T.], and she's the Climate-Health Board Lead for the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment,” Ginter said. “She will be shining a light on how to go forward with sustainability with

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Coming to this conference can open up your perspectives to things that are going on in the world, make you more aware and potentially get you more involved to help in society in whatever capacity you have been gifted [or] in whatever specialty or degree you’re getting.

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Co-chair of the Global Health Conference planning committee

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also attend the conference to discuss global health topics.

“Dr. Alaa Murabit, UN high level commissioner and one of only 17 sustainable development goal global advocates appointed by the UN secretary general, [will be] touching on the sustainable development goals highlight-

our environment and with climate change.”

Ginter believes that the after-effects of coming to the conference are positive, regardless of discipline.

“Coming to this conference can open up your perspectives to things that are going on in the world, make you more aware and

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potentially get you more involved to help in society in whatever capacity you have been gifted [or] in whatever specialty or degree you're getting. Students can expect to have their minds opened. Even if they don't get any application from it, it's still good to know, to witness and to learn ... about it and

to get a broader perspective on society,” Ginter said.

Choi mentions that global health is much more than the stereotypes people assume, and that it also comes with problems of its own.

“From the past, I think a lot of people's understanding about global health is

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that a rich country goes over to help another and help them get better. They treat the disease, give medicine and they'll get better, but the problem with this is that they haven't been sustainable ... that's why the UN announced the sustainable development goals,” Choi said.

Ginter agrees with Choi and adds that global health is much more encompassing than normally assumed, yet still close to home.

“It's not just poor people in some other developing country ... My definition of global health is really anyone who is affected disproportionately from whatever social determinant that put them at a disadvantage in society that has an ill effect on their health.

We see that everywhere in Saskatoon, with more people living in the poor neighborhoods, people not being able to access treatment, people who don't have good jobs and can't afford or access proper nutrition. There's lots of social determinants of health which are impacting these people's lives,” Ginter said.

He stresses the importance of attending the Global Health Conference, and he feels that all students should care about issues of health and sustainability.

"I believe we all have a responsibility to help each other in any capacity we have."

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Veterinary medicine gets high-tech at new clinical learning centre GWEN ROY Just as pilots learn to fly using simulators, the next cohort of veterinary students at the University of Saskatchewan will now be able to practice medical procedures on simulated patients at the new clinical learning centre on campus.

The BJ Hughes Centre for Clinical Learning at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine officially opened on Sept. 22. The creation of the approximately half-million dollar facility was largely supported by entrepreneur Bev Hughes and the BJ Hughes Foundation’s donation of $340,000. At the facility’s grand opening, Hughes announced an additional $250,000 donation for the centre.

Dr. Chris Clark, associate dean academic at the WCVM, explains that some professors had already been using very basic homemade models of wounds in labs.

“One of the things we started out with was using dish towels and duct tape to create a synthetic wound that could be sutured … This summer we were experimenting with different silicones to try and create a more lifelike

texture for students to practice suturing on,” Clark said.

The WCVM worked closely with the Clinical Learning Resource Centre at the College of Medicine when developing the BJ Hughes Centre.

In addition, four high-tech animal models have been donated to the new centre.

Clark explains why the simulation lab will be beneficial for students.

“Our long term goal is to see this used in all four years of the veterinary undergraduate curriculum. We’ll see it being used in our graduate training programs. Certainly, we will be using it with the Saskatchewan Polytechnic veterinary nursing program and I also see it being of value in our continuing education program for veterinarians,” Clark said.

When third-year veterinary student Karissa Mitchell heard about the construction of the simulation lab, she knew immediately that it would be a great improvement for the college.

“I was like, ‘Why didn’t this happen sooner?’ I wish it would have been when we were in first year,” Mitchell said.

Clark hopes students will become more confident with the skills taught in labs.

“The old mantra was, ‘see one, do one, teach one,’” Clark said. “[The new centre is] going to allow people to repeat things which, in the previous program, we haven’t really had that opportunity.

You got to do one injection, but now using a simulator you can do as many injections as you want until you’re comfortable.”

Mitchell agrees that it takes time to become comfortable with certain procedures, as even doing a blood draw may not be as easy as it seems.

“I really liked the cat with the venipuncture [setup]. I think that’s going to be really beneficial for lots of students because … I feel like it’s so good to practice [venipuncture] on a fake animal, like even simple things like how to hold a syringe … get all those awkward stages out before you’re dealing with a real animal,” Mitchell said.

The new centre is designed to make students competent in basic skills and help prepare them for emergency situations. In addition, it offers a number of simulated emergencies which would be inhumane to recreate with live animals.

“What you don’t want is to be in a situation [when] the

first time you are trying to put an intubation tube in is when the animal has stopped breathing and is having a seizure,” Clark said.

Mitchell is also hoping to practice her emergency medicine at the BJ Hughes Centre.

“I find that another reason why this lab is going to be so beneficial is because I could read about how to perform CPR on a dog like 10 times in a textbook, but it would never amount to how much I’m go-

ing to learn by actually doing it myself on the model dog.”

Mitchell expresses her thanks to the donors who made the opening of the clinical learning centre possible.

“On behalf of all the students here, we’re really really grateful to BJ Hughes who donated the money for the lab. I think all the students have been waiting for something like this to come to our school and it’s great that it’s finally here.”

Jeremy Britz / Photo Editor Third-year veterinary student Karissa Mitchell practices skills on new animal models.

Mental Health Awareness Week: USSU helps students cope with stress LYNDSAY AFSETH While taking care of mental health is something that many students often neglect, self-care is an important part of staying healthy as a university student. To increase students' knowledge on this issue, the University of Saskatchewan Students' Union is hosting Mental Health Awareness Week.

The transition into university can be particularly stressful, as many students move out on their own for the first time. Having to balance a social life and work life on top of classes and studying can increase stress levels, and prolonged intense stress can lead to other mental health issues, including anxiety.

According to the USSU Help Centre, 87 per cent of university students have felt overwhelmed at least once in the last 12 months and 56 per cent have felt overwhelming anxiety in the last 12 months.

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Help Centre co-ordinator, discusses the effects stress can have on students.

“Excessive amounts of stress affects most of our university students by feeling overwhelmed with school and the transformation to the ‘adulting’ part of life, and that leads to many different kinds of mental health issues,” Lau said, in an email to the Sheaf.

This year, Mental Health Awareness Week will take place from Oct. 3-7, beginning with a Mindfulness Meditation session on Oct. 3 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the St. Thomas More College chapel and a Medicine Shoppe workshop on Oct. 4 at 4 p.m. in Arts room 202.

On Oct. 5, a food market will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Place Riel and a movie night screening of Inside Out will be featured at 6:30 p.m. in the Memorial Union Building room 118. In addition, therapy dogs will be on campus on Oct. 6 from 12 to 2 p.m. in the Murray Library.

“Mental Health Aware-

ness Week will hopefully guide the students to understand how important mental health is and where to learn more and find help on campus,” Lau said.

According to Lau, stress is a necessary part of life, but the key is to make sure to find ways to deal with stress levels by practicing mindfulness, managing time effectively and balancing the emotional, mental, physical, social and spiritual aspects of life.

“Stress itself isn't the main issue. In fact, it can be a positive thing to motivate productivity. The main issue is how we deal with stress. Lots of students forget to take care of themselves when they are overwhelmed, and the stress creeps up like a snowball monster,” Lau said.

Lau states that mental health is often not taken as seriously as physical health, and Mental Health Awareness Week aims to make students aware of how important it is to take care of their mental health,

as well as offer them strategies that they can use everyday to make sure their stress levels are healthy.

“It is important for students to acknowledge that mental health is as important as any other general health, and it can be affected by lifestyle choices, environment and the people around them,” Lau said.

Lau believes that understanding stress and learning how to relate to it in a healthy way is a good first step to taking care of mental health. Thus, she hopes that the awareness week will teach students exactly how to deal with large amounts of stress.

Lau explains her personal method for taking care of stress and mental health.

“The main five things that I was told to check in with myself, are: eat, sleep, exercise, leisure and soothe. It is im-

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portant to pause — take a break and check in with yourself,” Lau said.

The Help Centre has year-round services to assist students with keeping their mental health in balance, including meditation sessions and a peer support program, which provides students with an open and non-judgemental environment to help them with whatever they may need.

“We want students to know that there are lots of resources for students that we provide, and we encourage them to use these resources to benefit their university experience.”

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Grass is greener: Community garden grows more than just vegetables EMILY MIGCHELS Although fall has officially begun, one community garden is still benefiting from summer while offering opportunities to grow food, friendships and a chance to better understand food sovereignty and what it means to live sustainably.

In 2016, five community gardens at the University of Saskatchewan were expanded due to a continued partnership between the Office of Sustainability and PotashCorp. One such location, the McEown Community Garden, was able to accommodate 107 gardeners, nearly double the 60 gardeners who worked in 2015.

Jebunnessa Chapola, a graduate student in women’s, gender and sexuality studies and the cultural co-ordinator for the community garden, reflects on the past year as the harvest comes to a close.

“It’s a very lively space, you can feel the power of the community and the power of the garden; if you want to experience it, you need to come around,” Chapola said.

Throughout 2016, Chapola created a calendar filled with events geared at connecting the community and promoting learning and leadership. She sees deeper benefits for those involved in the garden and hopes to

see continued success in years to come. All students living in residence over the summer months are able to apply for space in the McEown Community Garden, which is located beside Souris Hall in McEown Park.

There are designated plots for single students as well as larger plots for families in residence.

“Once everything is divided, we hand it over to the gardeners. It becomes their responsibility, they can plant what they want and then in between, we can offer help and consultation,” Chapola said.

She sees benefits from the garden directly in her own life, from providing nutritious food for her family to finding a place to relax and de-stress. She believes those with the opportunity to participate in community gardening should take advantage of it.

“There is too much stress, [students] don’t know how to deal with it all, but I would say that some relief is right outside their window — open up and have a look,” Chapola said.

Chapola organized art projects for the children of students in residence, a competition to clean up litter around the garden and many educational sessions regarding the nature of gardening. There were also sessions sharing Ab-

Jeremy Britz / Photo Editor The McEown Community Garden offers students a chance to grow food and friendships in a beautiful community setting.

original culture and history, which Chapola believes are important to understand in relation to the land we inhabit.

“I met so many individuals through the garden and there were so many opportunities to share stories, share pain and laughter and happiness — this space is not land only, it’s not only a place for harvesting, it’s beyond that,” Chapola said.

She emphasizes that community building has been at the core of her efforts as cultural co-ordinator and remarks that, while some events were not well attended, others were very successful in her opinion.

“At the end of the summer

we had a cross-cultural harvest community potluck. It’s always a very good turnout.

All of the gardeners bring their fresh harvest and we share food. This year there were also cultural performances,” Chapola said.

Chapola has also organized a field trip to the national historic site Wanuskewin on Oct. 2, where gardeners will learn about many Indigenous practices.

Looking towards the year to come, Chapola feels there is still more that can be improved in the McEown Community Garden.

“There should be more sharing. I don’t want to say that that is not happening

— it is — but I think we can improve that and it’ll be more rewarding. We as a society are very capitalized people, and we don’t often easily give into the sharing concept, and that’s a challenge,” Chapola said.

She believes that at the heart of it all, community gardening is a chance to grow not only what you need to feed your body, but also your soul.

“It is an informal education space, which is not always recognized or seen to be valid. People don’t see how this kind of informal education can be productive or rewarding, how it can be helpful to build up your personality or your inner side.”

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U of S Rodeo Team has open gates LARISSA KURZ Copy Editor

Rodeo enthusiasts, horse people and everyone else — you’re all welcome to hang out with the University of Saskatchewan Rodeo Team in their fifth year of operation on campus.

Kailyn Beaulac, the team’s treasurer and sponsorship co-ordinator and also a second-year animal and poultry science graduate student, said that the group is entirely student-run and accepts new members throughout the year.

“We call ourselves the Rodeo Team, but we don’t turn anybody down. We have members who had never been on a horse until one of the team members put them on a horse, so that’s kind of cool,” Beaulac said. “We’re just kind of open to anybody who wants to learn more about rodeo, or anybody who wants to kind of put their foot in the door with their horse while they’re going to school.”

The Rodeo Team was ac-

tive in the past but spent about 15 years dormant until it was revived again in 2011. Beaulac explained the reason the Rodeo Team was brought back to campus was to offer the rodeo experience to post-secondary students.

“It's nice to have teammates to practice together, help each other out, haul together, that sort of thing.

[The founding members] really liked the family atmosphere of rodeo so they decided to try and bring [the Rodeo Team] back.”

Five years later and the club is still going strong, having just held their fifth annual University of Saskatchewan Rodeo in Martensville, Sask. on Sept. 26 and 27. With 126 competitors entered in the draw, the two-day event offered an opportunity to compete with athletes who run the Canadian Intercollegiate Rodeo Association circuit.

Beaulac noted that while the CIRA circuit does have a few other collegiate rodeo teams, like the ones at Lakeland College and Olds College, none are quite like the entirely self-funded U of S team.

“We’re a bit unique in that sense. We’re also a bit unique as we’re the only structured university team, the rest are all college teams,” she said.

“We’re kind of different from other college rodeo teams as we don’t have a coach, don’t have a team manager, that sort of thing. We operate somewhat similar to a club.”

The annual rodeo is a large portion of the team’s fundraising, and they also run events like practice nights, team workout nights and team study nights. Members aren’t required to compete in CIRA rodeos but they are more than welcome to.

Besides the opportunities to compete in the collegiate rodeo circuit, Beaulac outlined some of the other benefits the Rodeo Team offers to the campus community.

“I’ve made a lot of good friends just from being on the team. So that kind of really helps, especially with university because when you find a common interest, like horses … it makes university a lot more fun and you get to enjoy something like that with people of similar interests,” she said.

“I think it's an important club in respects to diver-

sity,” she added. “We get a lot of high school members who come to the first meeting, and it's the same feeling as the high school association, or it's the same feeling as their rodeo association at home, and I think it really

helps with the transition.”

Membership with the U of S Rodeo Team requires a Stockman’s Club membership from the College of Agriculture, which costs $10, and is open to all students year round.

Jeremy Britz / Photo Editor A member of the U of S Rodeo Team participates in goat tying.

A Sheaf guide to health apps JACK THOMPSON Staff Writer

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be a particularly hard task, especially while also trying to keep up with the flow of work that comes with being a university student. To make your life easier, the Sheaf has compiled a list of free iPhone apps to help you out.

7Min Health apps usually vary between not having enough features and having too many or being over-complicated.

7Min fits somewhere in the middle of this spectrum. It is one of the apps designed around the “7 minutes of activity a day” idea.

The app has a simple interface, consisting of only one button. Push it, and a five second timer starts a seven-minute workout consisting of a series of timed activities. sept 29, 2016

That’s all it does. Really the job of this app could be done with a list of the activities included in the seven-minute workout, which are the same each time, and the ability to count in your head, but the app is useful because it provides a convenient, simple and structured workout for its users.

UP Coffee UP Coffee is an app that measures caffeine intake.

The main screen features a stylized lab beaker that holds little bubbles in true infographic form. Hit the plus sign button in the top corner and a menu appears, allowing you to chose from a variety of beverages.

Select one of these beverages and little brown bubbles fall down into your infographic beaker.

Add enough beverages and the app will tell you when you’re “wired,” which is the app’s way of telling you to slow the fuck down.

However, the main function of the app is telling you

if you’ll be able to sleep well at night. Tapping a meter will cycle through how your sleep will be, how long until the caffeine in your system is low enough to sleep and when your optimum sleeping time should be. Overall the app is simple, intuitive and has enough functions to properly inform the user.

Noom Coach Noom Coach is a weight management tool that lets you monitor caloric intake as well as physical activities done throughout the day. Its interface is easy to use and it’s easy to quickly check where you’re at for calories, in order to see if you can afford to have another snack.

Goals are easily visible, as the app simply states that if you hit your calorie goal every day for “x” amount of days, you should acheive your goal.

The app allows for a lot of customization as well, letting you pick how much weight you want to lose as well as how fast you want to lose it.

All of these features are completely free. However, there is also the option to join one of Noom Coach’s specialized programs, which costs money. Unlike other apps, paying for the special features will connect you with a real personal trainer and a group of other Noom Coach users on the same journey as you. Worth noting is that this portion of the app was not reviewed, so this is speculation based on what is advertised.

While these features are extensive, they are not necessary, so you’re free to use the app as a simple calorie measuring tool, which is quite good. The library of food items is vast and provides nutritional information about each food. The app even offers a function that allows you to use your phone’s camera to scan the barcodes of store-bought foods.

These apps combined provide a set of tools essential to the student trying to remain healthy during their

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studies. 7Min offers a way to do quick exercises to keep active while not sacrificing too much potential studying time. UP Coffee offers a way to make sure you’ll actually be able to sleep after finishing your essay at 2 a.m.

Then, to cap off the set, Noom Coach is a way to keep a hold on late night snacks and general eating.

Utilizing these three in tandem is one option that students can use to maintain a healthy lifestyle while keeping on top of their studies.

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SPORTS AT A GLANCE

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Sports & Health Editor

FOOTBALL

WOMEN’S SOCCER HUSKIES 0, GRIFFINS 1

HUSKIES 1, COUGARS 0

HUSKIES 17, BISONS 38

The Huskies started their weekend on the road with a stop at MacEwan University to take on the Griffins on Sept. 24.

In a game that saw both teams continually trying to outmaneuver the other, the Griffins were finally able to get the edge over the Huskies in the final minutes of the match. Griffins’ Suekiana Choucair sent a 45-yard free kick at Huskies’ keeper Jadyn Steinhauer, forcing her to make a difficult leaping save that was tipped off the crossbar. Griffins’ Kristyn Smart picked up the ball in front of the open net and tapped it in to secure a 1-0 win for MacEwan.

The weekend ended on a high note for the Huskies. On Sept. 25, the Dogs took on the Mount Royal Cougars,

After a loss to the University of Manitoba Bisons on the road, the Huskies now find themselves tied for third place in the CanWest Division at the midway point in the season.

The Bisons were the first to put points on the board, scoring on a fiveplay, 89-yard drive that was capped by a Macho Bockru one-yard touchdown reception. The Huskies scored 17 of the next 20 points. Huskies’ Tyler Chow dove in for a one-yard plunge, followed by a 20-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Kyle Siemens to Ben Getzlaf, plus a 19-yard field goal by Sean Stenger. But the Bisons gained some momentum into the dressing room with a quick drive capped by a 30-yard field goal by Brady Mikoluff with 30 seconds left,

this time with a final score of 1-0 in their favour.

Huskies fifth-year Erica Hindmarsh put the Huskies on the board in the 23rd minute. With the ball well outside of the box, Hindmarsh delivered a perfect strike to the right side of the net, cleanly beating Cougars goalkeeper Caitlyn Leeson to take the 1-0 lead.

The Huskies refused to give up their lead for the remainder of the first half and dominated the field in the second to clinch the 1-0 win.

The win and loss brings the Huskies to a 3-3-0 record before they travel back to Alberta this weekend to take on the University of Calgary Dinos and University of Lethbridge Pronghorns.

MEN’S SOCCER

UPCOMING GAMES

HUSKIES 3, SPARTANS 1

Football • Oct. 1 at Regina Rams @ 2 p.m.

HUSKIES 1, CASCADES 0 Three goals in the first half led the University of Saskatchewan Huskies to a 3-1 victory over the Trinity Western University Spartans on Field 7 in PotashCorp Park on Sept. 23.

The Huskies were the first to score.

Fifteen minutes into the game, thirdyear Bryce Marinus sent a cross-ball in front of the net to Gabriel Bautois who tapped the ball into an open net for an easy goal.

Twelve minutes later Marinus assisted on the second goal, dribbling around three Spartan defenders to get the play to Marcello Gonzalez, who found the back of the net. The Huskies added the third goal in the 43rd minute, when Jacob Powell was left alone in front of the net.

Reigning Canada West Third Star Greg Buckley made six saves for the Huskies, while Andrew Hicks stopped two for Trinity Western. The Spar-

cutting the Huskies’ lead to 17-13.

The Bisons came out strong in the second half, scoring a total of 25 uncontested points to bring the final score to 38-17.

Setting aside their loss, the Huskies travel to Regina to take on the University of Regina Rams on Oct. 1 at the new Mosaic Stadium. This will be the first game held at the new field, and will break the CanWest single-game attendance record of 12,859 set by the University of Calgary Dinos and the Mount Royal University Cougars when they faced off in men’s hockey at the ScotiaBank Sattle Dome in Calgary in January, 2015.

The game can be seen live on Shaw TV, Shaw Direct 299, Shaw HD and Access Communications’ 7/10.

tans outshot the Huskies 17-11 in the match.

On Sept. 25, the University of Fraser Valley Cascades stopped by PotashCorp Park to take on the Huskies.

The Dogs scored near the end of the first half to secure the lead. A cross play in by Tyler Redl found Jacob Powell’s foot, the ball sliding past Cascades goalkeeper Alex Skrzeta.

The Huskies held on to the onegoal lead for the rest of the first half, and despite their best efforts and a few scoring attempts later in game, they were unable to further their lead, taking the game with a final score of 1-0.

Huskies’ keeper Greg Buckley finished the match with two saves, while Skrzeta stopped 10 for Fraser Valley at the other end of the pitch. Saskatchewan outshot Fraser Valley 1610 in the match.

- Home Game

Men’s Soccer • Oct. 1 and 2 at Winnipeg Wesman @ 2:15 p.m.

Women’s Soccer • Oct. 1 at Calgary Dinos @ 12 p.m.

• Oct. 2 at Lethbridge Pronghorns @ 12 p.m.

Cross Country • Oct. 1 - Sled Dog Open

CANADA WEST STANDINGS WOMEN’S SOCCER: Prairie Calgary

MacEwan

Saskatchewan

Manitoba

Lethbridge

Mount Royal

Regina

Winnipeg

W-L-T 6-0 3-2-1 3-3 2-3-1 2-4 2-4 1-3-2 1-4-1

MEN’S SOCCER: Prairie Alberta

Mount Royal Calgary

Saskatchewan Lethbridge

Winnipeg

MacEwan

W-L-T 9-0-1 6-2-2 6-2 3-3-2 3-6-1 1-8-1 0-5-3

Jeremy Britz / Photo Editor Huskies’ Bryce Marinus slips between two Spartans during the Huskies home game on Sept. 23.

FOOTBALL: W-L Regina

3-1 Calgary

3-1 UBC

2-2 Manitoba

2-2 Saskatchewan 2-2 Alberta 0-4 Jeremy Britz / Photo Editor The Huskies celebrate after a goal this weekend. The Dogs are on a two-game winstreak.

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Herc’s Nutrition: Helping students find the right supplements CURTIS FONTAINE Among the countless amount of articles and advertisements, it’s not easy making smart supplement decisions. That is exactly why University of Saskatchewan student Josh MacGowan opened Herc’s Nutrition in Saskatoon.

MacGowan got his start in the health industry at the age of 18 through his first job at a supplement store.

Soon after, he became very interested in the science of supplementation and spent a great deal of time researching peer-reviewed articles on PubMed to learn more about the products he was selling. The interest soon became a passion.

“I’d go on PubMed all the time and read all the reviews on the ingredients and read reviews on all the products, and did a bit or research on that. I had a lot of fun doing that,” MacGowan said. “I loved it. I loved helping people and finding the best products for them that were available. It was a lot of fun for me. I did that for five years while going to university.”

MacGowan noticed there were gaps in the market, as most customers were being sold products based on what the corporation was told to push. MacGowan opened Herc’s Nutrition to change this trend, and now has two locations, one on Central Avenue and the other in Stonebridge.

“We want to give our customers products that actually work for them instead of just pushing the fad of the month, because there are a lot of bad products out there that don’t work or are overhyped,” MacGowan said. “We have really welltrained staff who truly know the products, truly know the industry and actually have a passion for it [and] take the time to get to know the customers and build relationships with them through the years. We’re on a first-name basis with a lot of our customers.”

The first challenge most people face is where to start when it comes to supplementing their diet.

“A lot of people don’t know where to start. They walk into a supplement store and they see a bunch of giant tubs and they all look kind of the same, and there are all these flashy sept 29, 2016

labels and a lot of the marketing claims are so overwhelming that they don’t know where to start,” MacGowan said.

MacGowan suggests a good place to start is with high-quality protein, which most people lack in their diets. However, some people have more specific needs, like decreasing muscle soreness after workouts, increasing energy or adapting to their on-the-go lifestyles.

“Eating high-quality protein from food is time consuming and expensive. You need to eat meat three to four times per day. A four to six ounce serving of chicken breast takes a lot of time to cook and eat. To carry that much food around with you is a huge time commitment, and chicken and beef are expensive, so it’s actually cheaper to buy high-quality whey protein.”

According to MacGowan, another bonus is that it tastes good.

“We’re always the first ones to try new products and to taste them for ourselves, so we can steer people away from the not-so-enjoyable supplements and get them ones that they’re actually going to enjoy eating or drinking,” MacGowan said.

The most important thing to remember is that a supplement is just that: an addtion. It is not intended to replace real food, but rather enhance your diet by providing the nutrients you require in an accessible form.

“Supplementation can’t replace real food — ever.

Real food is the most important thing, regardless of your goal. Whatever you’re doing, focus on the whole food. But what supplements can do is literally supplement your diet to fill in the gaps,” MacGowan said.

“For example, there are good carb powders that we have that people can use if they’re busy after work or school and they want to go and play a sport, but they don’t have time to eat a good meal. These supplements are absorbed by your body much faster than food so that your body will have energy to perform the activity that you’re doing.

That’s not to say that you should replace your carbs with carb powder, but that these products have viable uses in appropriate situations.”

Josh MacGowan / Supplied Josh MacGowan’s passion for fitness and supplementation led him to opening Herc’s Nutrition two years ago.

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JEREMY BRITZ Photo Editor

The University of Saskatchewan boasts an intricate network of paved trails that span the entire campus. Many choose to enjoy these trails via bicycle or jogging, but recent personal studies state that the best way to experience campus is via four wheels attached to a piece of wood.

The following map details three trails and eight points of interest, but there are an endless amount of areas to discover. Note that campus is often a high traffic area, and therefore it is important to constantly be aware of your surroundings and others around you. Skate within your abilities and have fun!

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CBC’s Campus podcast tunes into student experiences EMILY KLATT For many students, university is a time when many life-changing experiences occur. While these experiences can often be hard to describe, one CBC Radio program is attempting to help students tell their stories in a new and creative way.

Campus is the CBC’s first original podcast, which was launched in 2015. Campus aims to capture the messy, joyful and always interesting experiences of university. Driven by honest, first person narratives, Campus allows students to tell their stories the way they want to tell them.

Spearheaded by host Albert Leung and senior producer Sean Brocklehurst, Campus covers university-related content that you wouldn’t hear on a traditional news program. Past episodes have included first person accounts of what it’s like to be homeless while attending university, the experiences of living with anorexia and an interview with two survivors of the Virginia Tech campus shooting.

According to Brockle-

hurst, it’s these unique stories that really set Campus apart from other programs.

“We’re really just looking at the college experience not from an academic point of view but more of like, the experience of college and life changing experiences that change the way you view yourself,” Brocklehurst said.

Each episode features intimate portraits of individual students and their lives.

Speaking directly to students gives Campus a kind of honesty that’s difficult to find in other places.

“Every story that we do, we basically do like fourhour interviews with our characters and really sort of mine stories so that we can reflect the experiences [of our characters] in the best way that we can. The key to our stories and the key to the ones that really have an impact is that our characters tell the stories themselves,” Brocklehurst said.

It’s not just the stories told by Campus that are unique — it’s also the mediums used to tell them. As a podcast, Campus isn’t a traditional radio show — it exists only in the world of the Internet and in the mind of its listeners. It can’t be heard by tuning into your

local CBC station; instead, Campus can be heard anywhere and anytime you like through a computer or mobile device.

The unique format of podcasting was the clear choice for an innovative program like Campus. Leung emphasizes that podcasting is a very of-the-moment form of media, and one that resonates with younger listeners.

“I would say podcasting is all the rage right now. You look at the success of [podcasts like] Serial, Radiolab, This American Life — I think radio and audio in particular, are going through a sort of second ‘golden age,’ and existing entirely on the web gives us a massive playground,” Leung said.

“I think the audience interaction is immense and in some ways, immediate.

Social media, right? It’s just dead obvious. We’ll be able to share a lot of extra content that we normally wouldn’t have time for on traditional radio.”

Brocklehurst went on to add that podcasting offers an intimacy with the listener that matches the intimacy of the first person stories that Campus features on its program.

“It’s almost like inviting

someone into your home and having a drink with them and they basically let loose on this crazy story they’ve had building up inside them and it’s almost like they’re telling it to you for the first time and all the emotion that comes with that you feel from the podcast,” Brocklehurst said.

As a student-driven program, Campus hopes to give students the opportunity to pitch their own stories, hopefully to be featured on a future episode of the podcast. Students can contact Campus via email, which is provided on its website, or by following the show on

social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter.

Ultimately, Campus seems to be all about telling great stories about the university experience and making those stories as accessible to listeners as possible.

“We’re really fascinated about who you could potentially become during that sliver of time,” Leung said.

“University is really an ultimate crash-course on life, and we felt in particular that campuses are really a breeding ground for memories to be made, moments to be had, but ultimately, really, really good stories to be told.”

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The successful and influential life of prairie artist Wynona Mulcaster LAUREN KLASSEN In a lifetime, one can only aspire to live as passionately as Wynona Mulcaster did in her 101 years.

In 1915, Mulcaster was born in Prince Albert, Sask., where she continued to live until the late 1970s. Influenced by her love of horses and the prairies, she took her first art class at the age of 17 where she learned to paint.

Mulcaster then continued her art education at the University of Saskatchewan, where she earned her bachelor of arts in 1943. During her time at the U of S, she had the opportunity to work with many artists, such as Ernest Lindner, who also acted as a mentor to Mulcaster.

Mulcaster did not stick within the Saskatchewan border to further her education in the arts, but enriched her artistic knowledge by studying at institutions across Canada and later, around the world. In the mid 1940s, a few years after grad-

uating from the U of S, she moved to Alberta, where she studied at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, and then enrolled at the School of Art and Design in Montreal, where she studied under Arthur Lismer.

The Saskatchewan artist became an influential figure teaching students across the province and sparking an interest in youth for the arts.

She taught painting to children in Prince Albert and rural Saskatchewan for six years and continued her teaching at the Saskatchewan Teachers’ College the following year in 1947 in Saskatoon. During her years at the college, Mulcaster became the director of art education for three years from 1945 to 1948.

Mulcaster’s love of the arts led her to spread her knowledge and expertise beyond her position as an elementary teacher in Prince Albert and Saskatoon. At Emma Lake in 1937, Mulcaster attended a workshop where she became a mentor for the arts for nearly 56 years. Through her ex-

perience as a mentor and student, she worked with artists Joseph Plaskett, Will Barnett and Kenneth Noland, who both influenced and helped expand her work.

In 1964, Mulcaster was appointed as associate professor in the department of visual arts at the U of S. She held this position until 1977, where she taught notable artists such as Robert Murray, Otto Rogers and Allen Sapp.

In 1958, Mulcaster spent a year travelling across Europe studying abroad after receiving a Canada Council grant.

In 1976, she received another grant from the Canada Council which took her to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where she received a master of fine arts at the world renowned Allende Institute.

Mulcaster is recognized as an extremely successful Saskatchewan artist — her art has been in many collections across Canada, in addition to her 32 solo exhibitions that displayed from 1954 to 2015 in various places across the world. In 1993, she received

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the revered Saskatchewan Arts Board Achievement for Excellence in the Arts award.

Mulcaster’s success doesn’t just come from her paintings, but also from the influential and encouraging role she played to many aspiring artists in Saskatchewan.

The adventurous woman

and pioneer of the arts will be remembered for her lasting legacy of art education and her ambition to explore it throughout the world. Because of Mulcaster, many Saskatchewan artists have followed the artistic path and now know that it’s a realistic and colorful career to pursue.

Colleen MacPherson / Supplied Wynona Mulcaster (left) and Kenderdine campus director Kate Hobin enjoy a recent exhibition of Mulcaster’s work.

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Engineering and fine arts

students team up for Nuit Blanche 2016 SAMRA SHEIKH Not often do you hear of engineering and fine arts students teaming up — or let’s be honest, interacting with one another. However, the University of Saskatchewan’s student group Usask STEAM is changing this with their installation piece at Nuit Blanche 2016.

New to the U of S this year, STEAM is made up of engineering and fine arts students who hope to bridge the gap between the two disciplines. The Sheaf sat down with Dani Dale and Lauren Shyluk, both student leaders of STEAM, to discuss what the group is about and their piece at Nuit Blanche.

“It is currently a collaboration between the College of Engineering and fine arts but we are opening it up to students campus wide. Anyone from any college can get involved. We like to think of STEAM as the intersection of art and design with STEAM — science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics — disciplines,” Shyluk said.

STEAM is passionate about approaching problems with a more creative and out-of-the-box perspective than is often seen in our day-to-day lives.

“The innovation crisis alone calls for STEAM to be very impactful, not only at the U of S but around the world. The world likes to see beautiful things and engineers and artists are the footing to create such beauty in the world … there is much to learn through the

integration of science, technology, engineering, art and math,” Shyluk said.

STEAM has built their first ever installation piece for Nuit Blanche 2016, which takes place Oct. 1 at Victoria Park. The STEAM team has partnered with the Canadian Light Source to match the theme of Nuit Blanche, which is food. They are doing this by showcasing the evolution of food production in Saskatchewan.

“We are building a 15foot grain elevator that will feature heritage photos of farming and the culture that surrounds it. These photographs will fall away one by one to reveal photos and videos provided by the CLS of their plant science research,” Shyluk said.

By showing old farming methods fall away and new scientific research emerging, the piece represents Saskatchewan’s leadership in the ever-evolving farming culture. STEAM was inspired to create this piece by images of grain elevators.

“As we know, grain elevators are slowly disappearing from the Saskatchewan landscape due to emerging farming technology, and STEAM is highlighting the ideology that it isn’t in fact a disappearing act, it is a transformational act. This is where we got the idea for the transforming grain elevator,” Shyluk said.

Even though collaborating was difficult at times for the group, it was a great learning experience for those involved in each discipline.

“From an engineering

perspective, learning how the artists approach problems is very different from what I have been taught my whole university career and it was quite an eye opener.

At some points it was difficult, but I can now say that I have learned many skills from all the artists I worked with and these skills I will use in my day-to-day problem solving,” Dale said.

Shyluk had a similar response, sharing that working in collaboration with engineers has opened up a world of possibilities for her in her own practice.

“For me, as a fine arts student, it was refreshing to learn more technical skills involved with building as well as engineering procedures,” Shyluk said.

The STEAM team encourages fellow students to check out Nuit Blanche and all it provides.

“It is a free event that showcases local talent and food, and nothing brings people together like food. It is an amazing art fair where different artists from different regions come and display their work,” Shyluk said.

STEAM encourages those who believe they can help, be creative and bring excellent ideas to come and join their team. It’s a great opportunity to be a part of something new and creative on campus!

If you’re interested in becoming involved with STEAM you can send an email to usasksteam@gmail.com or contact them through their blog at usasksteamblog. wordpress.com.

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upcoming events • Basic Nature at Vangelis • Last day of the Saskatoon Plein Air Group exhibit at Hues Art Supply • Royal Wood at the Broadway Theatre • SNFU with Honest Friends and Off The Top Rope at Louis’

• Andino Suns with Oral Fuentes and The Whiskey Jerks FM-Phasis 2016 Fundraiser Show at Amigos • Concert for Consent featuring Ursa, Man Meat and DJ Malware at Louis’ • Crooked Timber with Kirby Criddle at the Underground Cafe

• Kongos with The Joy Formidable at Louis’ • Last day of Colour Outside The Lines exhibit at at the Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery • Last day of Paige Mortensen’s exhibit at the Handmade House Showcase Gallery • Nuit Blanche at Victoria Park

• CIBC Run For The Cure at Prairieland Park • Hatebreed at the Saskatoon Event Centre • John Stetch at the Bassment • The Fred Eaglesmith Show at Amigos

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• Electoral Reform Information Night at Station 20 West • Noah Derksen at Drift Sidewalk Cafe & Vista Lounge • The Abrams at the Bassment

monday

• NHL Preseason: Toronto Maple Leafs versus Ottawa Senators at the SaskTel Centre • Open Stage with Hawking and Noah Derksen at the Capitol Music Club

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• Bruce McCulloch with Brian Connelly at the Broadway Theatre • David Simard at Village Guitar & Amp Co.

wednesday

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Prairie Prism to showcase eclectic Saskatoon culture JACK THOMPSON Staff Writer

Saskatoon is home to a plethora of cultures that have migrated from all over the globe and one upcoming event hopes to showcase that diversity.

The Prairie Prism multiculturalism event takes place in Saskatoon every two years and this year the event is happening at Mount Royal Collegiate on Oct. 2, running from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m.

Prairie Prism hopes to bring together the many cultures in Saskatoon for an afternoon of culturally based activities and displays. This will allow patrons to have a hands-on experience with the cultures of Saskatoon and with admission being free, it is a completely accessible experience.

This event is possible through the support of many organizations around the city which bring a unifying experience to the people of Saskatoon. Ayesha Haig, one of the event co-ordinators,

discusses how the event will be run in order to provide a variety of activities.

“In one of the gyms, there will be the entertainment. There’ll be singers and dancers and drummers — it’s lots of fun. We have what’s also called static displays, [meaning] many organizations have a display board and pamphlets and that kind of thing. People can just walk through those and see what is offered in the community,” Haig said.

She also described children’s activities, which will include a variety of crafts as well as a workshop on Bollywood style dancing. These children’s activities will happen in another gym at Mount Royal Collegiate.

The event will allow patrons to experience other cultures in a variety of ways aside from the standard information board style.

“There are what we call the interactive displays … these will be people who will be able to demonstrate how to do something or make something. We have somebody who’s going to be demonstrating how to make Ukrainian Easter eggs and

there will be somebody who is going to be demonstrating origami,” Haig said.

These interactive displays will allow people to try out each of the activities that are being shown. In addition to origami and Easter eggs, there will also be a variety of music-based activities, kite making, dream catcher making and more.

Haig also mentioned that Prairie Prism will feature a diverse lineup of storytellers.

“There’s going to be two First Nation storytellers, [and] one from Congo, one from Afghanistan, one from Pakistan and one from Syria. They are going to tell their stories. Some of them are Indigenous stories and some of them are life stories. A number of these people have come here as refugees and have some very interesting experiences to talk about,” Haig said.

While some of these stories outline traumatic events, Haig provided assurance in saying that they all have happy endings. Alongside the storytelling, Prairie Prism will also feature a way for patrons to share their

own stories. This will be done through the Saskatchewan History and Folklore Society, who are sponsoring the 80th episode of the SaskScapes podcast that will be recorded live at Prairie Prism.

This podcast session will be done in a “story-slam” format. This means that not only will people be able to sit in on the recording of the podcast, but it will also provide opportunities to share their own stories on the

podcast as well.

Haig also shared the main goal that Prairie Prism hopes to achieve by bringing together such an eclectic group of cultures. “[The event advocates] learning from each other, sharing who we are, what we enjoy in our cultures. Other people have an opportunity to learn about it [too],” Haig said.

For more information, head to prairieprismsk.webs.com or find the event on Facebook.

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Let’s get urban about university planning BODAN WOROBETZ It’s easy to ignore the importance of urban planning in our lives and easier yet to ignore how it affects our lives as students. That being said, there might be ways to improve the organization of the built environment in and around the University of Saskatchewan campus.

A University Affairs article by

U of S urban planning student Shannon McAvoy discusses how some of the aspects of university design may negatively affect the student learning experience.

One of these aspects is the tendency for universities to be vast, sprawling spaces, spreading development out over large areas. This creates spaces and buildings that may be inaccessible, and worse yet, unsafe.

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One solution to this problem is to centre new construction of university buildings within an existing core. In other words, to increase density. Having more services and buildings located within a smaller area reduces commute times, increases public safety and consumes less land space. While I believe that the U of S is currently doing a great job of this, the next step is to improve connectivity of existing infrastructure.

With improvements in density and centrality potentially improving the layout of university lands, another item of consideration is the improvement of student study spaces themselves. The major libraries at the U of S currently offer great and safe places for students to study, but could they possibly do more?

Some students may study well in the confining cubicles placed beneath the dreary fluorescent lighting of the Murray Library, but others might prefer or even require a more relaxed environment for learning.

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For example, the relatively new expansions to the south side of St. Thomas More College offers up limited seating areas in a mildly lit open atrium, comfortably adorned with greenery and bistro style tables and chairs. If it would be useful to enough students, more areas like this throughout campus might create a more productive and healthy learning environment for many.

These are but a few suggestions for improving the spaces and connectivity of various areas at the university, but what about the areas surrounding campus? One of the biggest issues facing urban planners in North American cities is that of urban sprawl and how to prevent and reverse it.

Urban sprawl occurs when new development frequently takes place on the isolated outer fringes of a city, often in the form of mainly residential suburbs. Some problems associated with urban sprawl are longer commute times, reduced physical and mental health, vehicular congestion

and pollution.

A possible solution to this issue may be the future consideration of constructing more high-density student living spaces near the university. While it is not strictly intended for student occupation, there is in fact a current proposal for the development of a mixed use community to be built near the intersection of College Drive and Cumberland Avenue.

If this project comes to fruition, it would provide the opportunity for many more students to seek accommodation closer to the university, while simultaneously adding to the university’s revenue stream.

In sum, it’s clear that the U of S is currently working hard to consider many aspects of effective urban planning within the campus community. Nonetheless, it’s still important for students to be aware of where improvements can be made and to voice their opinions when it comes to effective planning practices within the university environment. sept 29, 2016

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Alarming HIV rates highlight crisis in Saskatchewan EMILY KLATT In a province where the HIV infection rate is double that of the rest of the country, Saskatchewan is facing a public health crisis. Although there are lots of fears and misconceptions surrounding HIV and AIDS, with education and access to proper resources, University of Saskatchewan students can help combat the issue.

A group of Saskatchewan doctors recently called for the provincial government to declare a state of emergency in regards to HIV and AIDS. If you know the statistics, this news comes as no real surprise.

According to CBC News, Saskatchewan leads the Canadian provinces in new cases of HIV infection.

Again, this means the HIV infection rate is approximately twice that of the national average. Saskatchewan saw HIV infections increase from 114 new cases in 2014 to 158 in 2015.

Additionally, the Saskatoon Health Region reports

that since 2005, seven out of 10 HIV positive people were First Nations or Metis.

Saskatchewan is a province where a high percentage of the population is Indigenous — 15.6 per cent as of 2011 — the second highest in the country, according to Statistics Canada.

Combine these statistics with the fact that the HIV infection rates on some Saskatchewan reservations is comparable to the infection rate in sub-Saharan African countries like Nigeria and Rwanda, and it’s clear why doctors are calling this a state of emergency.

HIV and AIDS are not just “third-world” diseases, things that are completely removed from our existence in a prosperous western nation. They’re things that directly affect our province, our communities and maybe even ourselves.

As young people living, working and attending school in Saskatchewan, we can’t afford to ignore the facts. But with so much stigma still surrounding sexually transmitted infections, what steps can students

take to protect themselves and prevent the spread of HIV? For Natalya Mason, the sexual health educator at the Sexual Health Centre Saskatoon — a community based clinic that specializes in sexual health — combatting the spread of HIV comes down to three things: education, protection and testing.

“I think there are a lot of misconceptions about how HIV is transmitted,” Mason said. “For the record, HIV is only transmitted through five bodily fluids: blood, semen/pre-seminal fluid, vaginal fluid, rectal fluid and breast milk — not saliva and not toilet seats. I also get asked if people with HIV can have sex and the answer to that question is yes.”

Mason went on to add that when people who are HIV positive are undergoing antiretroviral therapy, it helps reduce the levels of the virus in the body, making it very unlikely for them to transmit the disease to sexual partners.

Speaking of sexual partners, Mason also emphasiz-

es the importance of using proper protection to prevent the spread of STIs. “If we're talking about sexual contact, the best way to protect yourself against HIV and other sexually transmitted infections is by using condoms. They're available for free on campus at Student Health and at the U of S Students’ Union’s Women's, Pride and Help Centres. No excuses,” Mason said Mason hopes that young people can make getting tested for STIs a normal part of their sexuality.

“Sex can be really great, but as a sexually active adult part of your responsibility to your partners —

and yourself — is getting tested,” Mason said. “We're all adults, there's no reason to be embarrassed about being prepared for sex. By making that a normal part of our sexual encounters we can help reduce the stigma around testing.”

Even though the HIV epidemic can seem like something that’s far removed from our everyday lives, it really isn’t. It’s something that’s present in our communities and might even affect someone that we know and love.

Through proper education, preparation and health care we can all help to make Saskatchewan a healthier place to be.

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Guns: Best friend or foe?

IAN JOEMAR T. GUION Murder, robbery, assault and violence involving firearms are rampant in the province and in the country. Some civilians choose to take protection into their own hands by purchasing guns to protect themselves against evil doers. Is arming yourself an action worth the risk or a risk worth an action?

While it’s true that legally possessing a weapon can save your life, there are still situations where a gun that’s supposed to protect you and your loved ones can cause damage. The Star Phoenix reported in April 2016 that a 15 year-old Saskatoon boy was sentenced to a three-year maximum sentence for accidentally shooting his friend while “fooling around” with a gun in September 2015.

This shows that safety is not assured by owning legal weapons, because — whether they are legal or not — they are still deadsept 29, 2016

ly and sometimes just increase the risk of danger for your family and the people outside your home.

Deadly weapons aren’t always the best choice in defending oneself, especially if you don’t have enough knowledge of using them.

In addition, guns don’t have instinct. Death is what comes out of its barrel and it’s directed to whoever it is aimed at — whether you accidentally shot one of your family members or the bad guy you were aiming at.

The possession of firearms also contradicts the issue of humanity in instances where one happens to kill the assailant. The weapon that you’re using as a means of preventing death can cause death with just a pull of a trigger.

In February 2016, police in Hamilton, Ont. charged a homeowner with second-degree murder after he shot and killed a trespasser who was attempting to steal his truck. This news is proof that firearm possession that is meant to defend oneself can lead to

unwanted violence.

Owning a gun might be a considerable advantage for anyone wanting to keep themselves safe, because aside from being relatively cheap and easy to possess legally, guns are also easy to maintain and very handy.

However, violence against violence is not a good way to ensure your safety or anyone else’s. Protection must come first from awareness and being always on alert. Despite having guns, your life is still in danger if you’re caught off guard by the assailant.

The police are always on standby to aid you in terms of your safety. Take note of the police stations closest to your home and around the city.

For the safety of your home, install security alarms and surveillance cameras. If you can’t afford cameras, avoid living in areas where crime is rampant. If you’re alone, always be vigilant of your surroundings and try not to wander off to places where there are no people as your

chances of being attacked are higher compared to when you’re in a crowded area.

If you ever stumble upon an assailant, fighting back makes the stakes higher compared to being calm and submitting to the demands of the assailant. If the assailant’s intention is more than to rob you of your belongings, wait for an opportunity to restrain and disarm the attacker.

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Despite the presence of laws and legislations against the illegal and irresponsible use of deadly firearms, violent crimes are still rampant. Despite what you may think, the legal possession of firearms is not the best solution to decrease heinous crimes, as criminals are more likely to be aggressive if you pose the visible threat that you will compromise them.

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Members of the Sheaf staff working in 1940.

U of S, University Archives & Special Collections, e ER Simpson fonds, Series I, file B.2, folder 3, image 2

Members of the University of Saskatchewan Board of Governors at Convocation in 1928.

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The University of Saskatchewan wrestling team in 1961.

University of Saskatchewan, University Archives & Special Collections, Photograph Collection, A-1116

Musicians in residence in the 1920s.

A student stands in front of the main doors to the Murray Memorial Library in 1957.

U of S, University Archives & Special Collections, ER Simpson fonds, Series I, file B.2, folder 3, image 1

University of Saskatchewan, University Archives & Special Collections , Photograph C ollection, A-635

Scenic view of the University of Saskatchewan in 1928.

University of Saskatchewan, University Archives & Special Collections , Photograph Collection, A-12278

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“Hey guys, sorry to bug you all,” Combole said. “I’ve just been really sick the last few days and I wasn’t able to make it to class this morning. Can someone send me their notes?”

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