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U of S student calls on Mayor’s Office, Police Chief for body cameras on Saskatoon Police One U of S student believes that police body cameras could reduce tensions between the SPS and Indigenous individuals.

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Following an open letter sent to Mayor Charlie Clark and Saskatoon Police Chief Troy Cooper regarding the death of a man in 2016, one University of Saskatchewan student is slated to meet with both parties to discuss police accountability.

On July 4, Darian Lonechild, a fourth-year Indigenous studies student, Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Youth Representative and cochair of the Assembly of First Nations National Youth Council, sent an open letter calling on the Saskatoon Police Service to implement body cameras following the completion of a coroner’s inquest into the death of 21-year-old Jordan Lafond in 2016.

Lafond, a passenger in a stolen Ford F-150, died on Oct. 24, 2016 at Royal University Hospital a day after the truck he was riding in crashed into a fence near Bethlehem Catholic High School during a police pursuit. Sgt. Thomas Gresty, one of the Saskatoon police officers involved with the pursuit, told the coroner’s jury that he kneed Lafond in the head and upper body multiple times while arresting him.

The jury determined that Lafond’s death was accidental in nature, and pathologists were unable to conclude if Lafond died from injuries he sustained

as a result of the crash or from the physical altercations with the acting officers.

Lonechild believes that police body cameras would have eliminated any ambiguities surrounding Lafond’s death.

“The presence of body cameras on the night Jordan Lafond died would have provided crucial and independent evidence to be used in the determination of the events that led to his death,” Lonechild said in her letter.

For Lonechild, recognizing the fact that Lafond was an Indigenous youth was of material importance to the case, as she believes it is emblematic of issues within the relationships between the Saskatoon Police Service and the city’s Indigenous peoples.

“The problems with the justice system — including the police — and its relationship with Indigenous people have been documented since the time Canada had claimed itself as a nation on Indigenous lands,” Lonechild said in an email to the Sheaf. “I do believe [body cameras are] one of the many direct solutions that need to be used in order to improve the relationship between Indigenous peoples and the police.”

In an email to the Sheaf, Mayor Charlie Clark touched on the importance of Lonechild’s letter, specifically regarding these relationships.

“I commend Ms. Lonechild

for speaking out on the issue in her role as youth representative with the FSIN,” Mayor Clark said. “We have to keep a dialogue going to learn what will be required to avoid these devastating incidents, such as the one that led to Jordan Lafond’s death.”

However, Mayor Clark states that implementing police body cameras is not without its difficulties.

“The Board of Police Commissioners has discussed body-worn cameras and is monitoring pilot projects in other jurisdictions to determine if they do lead to these outcomes,” Mayor Clark said.

“There are also concerns about these cameras when it comes to privacy of the public as well, and so, this requires a good understanding.” s Lonechild is expected to meet with Police Chief Troy Cooper and his executive team on Sept. 12 to discuss the implementation of body-worn cameras and how to improve the relationship between the Saskatoon Police Service and Saskatoon’s Indigenous peoples. Mayor Clark has also extended invitation for a meeting with Lonechild, though no date is set.

The Saskatoon Police Service also confirmed in an email to the Sheaf that this meeting is slated to take place, though they did not provide further comment regarding Lonechild’s letter.

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Students issue complaints against female-targeting missionaries on campus A group proclaiming “God the Mother” was escorted off campus due to “aggressive” interactions.

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The Sheaf asked a missionary from the Church of God who had been doing outreach on campus to respond to the concerns brought up by students, but the individual declined an interview.

Protective Services similarly declined the Sheaf’s request for comment on the presence of the WMSCOG on campus.

Jennifer Thoma, media relations for the U of S, explained that Protective Services only escorts people off campus when a complaint has been issued that they can respond to.

For Isabelle Snow*, a student from the college of arts and science, the faith group approached her only, although she was with a group of male-presenting students, while she was waiting at a crosswalk.

“They were aggressive and persistent. I had no time for their shit, and they recognized that, but still, my interaction with them went on far too long and was very uncomfortable,” Snow said.

Snow had read the posts on USask Confessions the night before this interaction and knew that other students had reported the WMSCOG group. Snow phoned Protective Services after encountering the same people on campus in several different locations.

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Throughout August, a group belonging to the World Mission Society Church of God, a sect of Christianity originating from South Korea, has been preaching their belief in “God the Mother” to female-presenting students on the University of Saskatchewan campus.

While faith-based groups are known to promote their beliefs on campus, students have issued complaints with Protective Services citing that the WMSCOG missionaries use “aggressive” tactics. The group is said to abruptly approach students to ask if they are familiar with “God our Mother,” after which they use scripture to prove that there is both a male and a female god figure.

Rachel Adams*, a student in the college of arts and science, was about to take the bus home when she was approached by a group of women belonging to the WMSCOG. She explains that she felt uncomfortable with the interaction and pressured by the group to continue listening.

“To have a group that is kind of public awareness that’s being aggressive with people — and it’s female students that

are being personally picked out — that’s disappointing to me,” Adams said.

On Aug. 15 and 25, posts made on USask Confessions about the WMSCOG had a number of people commenting about the controversy of the group being a “doomsday cult” and discussing how this group may endanger young women.

Caroline Cottrell, University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union general manager, commented on the Aug. 15 post, noting that she and the University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union are aware of the group’s presence.

“The staff of the USSU are well aware of this group in Place Riel, and we have both informed them that they may not conduct their missionary work in the building and have had Protective Services speak to them and provide them with the same message. If you are approached, please let one of our staff members at the reception desk know or call 9665555,” Cottrell said in the post.

The USSU Space Rental Policy specifies that “groups and individuals may not aggressively solicit or approach students,” as it is deemed harassment. In addition, the policy states that “respect for divergent points of view is expected at all times.”

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“I saw them in Place Riel, the Arts Tunnel and in Health Sciences,” Snow said. “This was in a period of maybe 5 to 10 minutes, so they were actively looking for women on campus. I saw them approach several women who were alone... They swarm around

and get into your personal space. They continue to follow you and try to convince you even when you politely decline.” *To respect the privacy of the individuals interviewed, their names have been changed.

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Meet your 2018-1 The University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union executives speak to the Sheaf about what is in store for the 2018-19 year.

For most students at the University of Saskatchewan, summer offers a level of respite from the academic rigors of the fall and winter months. However, the students that comprise the U of S Students’ Union have been active on campus all TANNER BAYNE NEWS EDITOR

season, making preparations for the coming year.

Since taking office on March 22, the USSU executive has been entrusted with an expansive portfolio.

As elected representatives for the entire undergraduate student body, the USSU executive have a number of responsibilities, ranging from negotiating tuition prices to liaising with the university’s executive leadership

team to maintaining the rink in the bowl.

Since the reach of the USSU executive extends far into undergraduate life, the Sheaf contacted the USSU executive through email to discuss what they have been working on since taking office, their plans for the year and what advice they can offer to the students at the U of S.

What are some of your hobbies?

“In the summer, I love to go kayaking down the river, camping and hiking. I’ve also taken up cross-stitching recently, so I’ve been multitasking while watching Netflix.”

What is something students should know about the USSU?

“If you’re a student, and you have innovative sustainability-related ideas, please go to the [USSU] website and apply to the Sustainability Fund. This year, the USSU Sustainability Committee has $15,000 to help students.”

What advice can you give U of S students?

“Get involved, and practise self-care! The first few weeks are overwhelming, but make sure to join a club that you’re interested in and meet new people. Also, don’t forget to take time for yourself.”

Rose Wu VP Student Affairs Age: 22, fifth-year psychology

What are some of your hobbies?

“I enjoy thrifting, playing piano and guitar, and anything to do with pop culture.”

What are your professional goals this year?

“I want to increase awareness and uptake of the USSU’s services. A common thread that runs through all of my events is the aim to make the student body more aware and engaged with the USSU. I want to try to involve students from all colleges.”

What projects did you work on over the summer?

Sheldon Moellenbeck VP Academic Affairs Age: 23, fifth-year psychology

“One of the major projects I have planned is Face-to-Face. The purpose of this event is to promote the USSU’s services and to make the executive members more accessible to the student body. We have dates scheduled to be in every college building in term one.”

What are some of your hobbies?

“I am very passionate about SimCity 4, listening to podcasts and collecting sweaters — the older, the better.”

What are your professional goals this year?

“My goal for the year is to help others to help themselves. Also, to leave the USSU, and the student groups I interact with, in the words of Daft Punk, ‘Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger.’”

What projects did you work on over the summer?

“[I] updated policy documents, ratified and supported student groups and learnt the budget. Also, I undertook professional development such as bystander training, mental-health first aid and parliamentary procedure training.”

What has been the most challenging part of the job?

“Being so close to a Tim Hortons 40 hours a week.”

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Brent Kobes VP Operations and Finance Age: 21, fifth-year political studies

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“Spending time strengthening my spirituality, meditating, studying philosophy and athletics.”

What projects did you work on over the summer?

“Building up the Saskatchewan Student Coalition, [which] gives undergraduate students the ability to align our voices with students from a number of institutions across the province, giving us the ability to take unified stances on different issues. I had a language option added to the USSU website. The website is now available in over 70 languages.”

What has been the most challenging part of the job?

Coden Nikbakht President Age: 22, fourth-year international studies

“Not being able to be in full-time classes, although serving in this role is as psychologically stimulating. Serving in this role brings theory — particularly from classes that focus on governance and social behaviour — to life.”

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Crispy golden brown: Exploring the health effects of tanning in sunlight and artificial light What’s the difference between tanning organically and slipping into a toaster oven?

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Many of us are returning to campus a shade or two darker than when we left it.

If you spent any time this year under the sun, then you know how difficult it is to escape its unrelenting blitzkrieg of radiation.

In an age conscious of skin health, many still oil up and lay themselves out to cook in the gooey, golden warmth to achieve that summer glow.

And, lingering still, are the arguably archaic tanning beds that offer up their light to kiss our skin. But are there any major health differences between natural and artificial tanning methods?

Our organic sun emits light of many different wavelengths — from ultraviolet to visible to infrared — and this radiation bombards

our skin, giving it that sunkissed glow and bathing us in that sleepy warmth. The frequency we are most interested in when tanning is that pesky ultraviolet radiation, specifically the UVA and UVB varieties.

UVA and UVB rays penetrate our skin and can reach down to muck about in the cells it is composed of. One cell of importance is the melanocyte — the melanin production factory that churns out the pigment that determines our skin colour. This molecule desperately tries to protect our skin from damage. Melanin production ramps up when exposed to UV light — like a tiny army with their shields raised to defend your cellular kingdom.

The pigment tries to absorb most of the UV radiation — a little bit like an internal sunscreen. This is

also what gives you your tan. The more melanin produced, the deeper your skin colour gets.

While some exposure to UV light is necessary for our health — it is needed for the production of vitamin D after all — this wavelength also ravages our DNA and increases mutations within our cells. UVA radiation can fuse base pairs in our genes together, leading to substantial structural changes to our DNA. It also indirectly affects our building blocks through the creation of reactive oxygen species, or free radicals, which raid and pillage molecules for electrons — leading to an increase in mutations.

Fortunately, our bodies do have mechanisms that can repair this damage, scanning along to swap out the broken bits and fill the holes left behind. But sometimes, things

are missed or beyond repair, and this is where things become dangerous for us.

These mutations can spin out of control, leading to increased cell proliferation, and often times, serious consequences like skin cancer.

So, are tanning beds any safer for our skin? Do the fluorescent bulbs offer less radiation than that sizzling, gaseous orb in the sky? Unfortunately, no.

Tanning beds still emit damaging ultraviolet light — specifically UVA — which penetrates deep into your skin and starts vibrating, or exciting, your melanocytes.

UVA is the most prevalent wavelength in tanning bed lights, and the artificial bulbs emit UVA rays that are almost three times more intense than those of sunlight.

It also appears that the fake-bake trend of tanning beds has gone out of style

in the last decade. Although they once littered strip malls far and wide, there appear to be only a few shops left in town to visit for your human-toaster-oven fix.

Tanning, whether organic or artificial, is not an ideal activity for your health. Aggressive types of skin cancer, such as melanoma, can easily be left unchecked to grow rapidly. Like nearly all cancers, melanoma is capable of metastasizing — travelling — to another organ.

If you are going to spend that extra time in the sun regardless of the consequences, at least know that the gorgeous tan you’re getting is the result of a war waged between your cellular defenders and invisible light waves from that big ol’ fireball in the sky. So, throw some sunscreen on your skin suit, and help your melanocytes out.

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A strong opening Huskies women’s The Huskies showed off their 2018-19 team at an invitational against the Manitoba Bisons.

The University of Saskatchewan STAFF WRITER women’s soccer team put on a good show during their Green and White Invitational on Aug. 24 and 26. Of two games played in Nutrien Park against the Manitoba Bisons, the Huskies won one and tied the other.

In their first game of the weekend against the Bisons, the two teams fought to a draw on Friday afternoon.

Midfielder Alexandra Labach scored the team’s only goal, taking the game to a 1-1 tie. The Green and White Invitational then continued with a special event — the alumni game.

While none of the matches that were played over the weekend will impact the regular season for the women’s team, the games were special nonetheless. Aug. 25 was an opportunity for the Huskies alumni team to take the field against Manitoba in some friendly competition.

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women’s squad was a 3-1 victory for the Huskies. This win was achieved thanks to goals scored by midfielders Megan Ripplinger, Payton Izsak and Taisa Gabruch.

Ripplinger, who made an impact last season playing for the Huskies women’s soccer team, was also a member of the Canada West rookie all-star team last year. Izsak and Gabruch are two of the nine new recruits added to the Huskies women’s soccer team for the 2018-19 season.

Head Coach Jerson Barandica-Hamilton believes the addition of these players will be a great asset to the team moving forward into the new season.

“All of these players possess great character, an eagerness and willingness to learn and challenge each other, and most importantly, bring a high level of technical ability and football IQ, [so] we foresee them adjusting well into our playing philosophy of being a possession- and attack-minded team,” said Barandica-Hamilton, in an interview with Huskie Athletics published on June 28. “Our recruits will bring an immediate desire to contribute, as they are coming

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from high-quality programs and have shown, already, a competitive drive to push our existing standards to new levels of success.”

Last season ended for the women’s soccer team with a quarter-final match against the UBC Thunderbirds, who defeated the Huskies 3-0. Thus, the Dogs finished second in the Canada West Prairie Division.

With nine new recruits who are already proving to work well with the team’s veterans, this could be a bright season for the Huskies. Coach Barandica-Hamilton has high hopes for the 2018-19 team.

“We believe that is one of the most impressive recruiting classes we have brought on board,” said Barandica-Hamilton, in the same interview with Huskie Athletics.

The team’s next game is an exhibition in Lloydminster against the MacEwan University Griffins on Aug. 28. They begin the Canada West season on Sept. 8 with a match against the University of Winnipeg Wesmen at Nutrien Park.

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Sure, it’s okay to ask for help — but what’s next?

We’ve all heard the phrase “it’s okay to ask for help,” but what happens when you’re on the receiving end of the request?

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you in tears after being fired.

Your first instinct is to launch into a speech about how there are other jobs and they will find another one no problem and you will even help them with their resume if they’d like.

Despite your efforts, your friend leaves feeling even more emotionally exhausted than before. You are then left feeling useless, ignored and a little agitated. Later, you find out that they simply wanted a hug and not advice, but they were too upset to verbally announce this to you.

This kind of miscommunication happens all the time.

The impulse to launch into a list of possible solutions to a given problem is a common one. This makes sense because people want to help, and logically, fixing the prob-

lem will help the person in need.

However, most of us are already well aware of the other possibilities, and that things will be okay in the long run, but it doesn't change our need to express our more immediate emotional reactions that need — and deserve — to be felt, whether or not they are unpleasant.

So, what happens when a friend approaches you about their mental health? What do you do when you’re confronted with a friend who is facing suicidal ideation, intrusive thoughts or dissociative episodes, amongst other mental-health concerns?

It is your job to trust your friend as they recount their own experiences and believe them. One reason why many folks choose to not seek help

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When it comes to mental-health advocacy, modern rhetoric pushes for open and honest vulnerability and communication. Often, however, the responsibility is placed solely on the people who are suffering to pull up their bootstraps and ask for help.

Mental-health initiatives — whether in the form of non-profits or activist discourse — use this type of tag line because it’s simple, easy to remember and even easier to promote, but what is the actual message?

It is not enough to promote one-sided vulnerability without fully addressing the conversation that inevitably has to follow after a person initi-

ates a request for help.

More often than not, most folks don’t quite know how to react when they are on the receiving end of a heavy conversation. In many ways, we are only just beginning to explore the importance of mental-health advocacy and overall emotional intelligence in our society.

As humans, most of us tend to gravitate towards active or participatory solutions, meaning that we look for logical or pragmatic solutions to any given problem. This means that if your friend comes to you and expresses that they are feeling upset, your initial response will likely lean towards seeking out the core of the issue and trying to fix it.

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is because of the hierarchical divide that is tacitly enforced when you divulge your vulnerabilities. When someone discloses a difficulty, if you have the urge to swoop in and explain it, solve it or gaslight them, don’t.

Sometimes, even when we think we are helping, we are actually stifling important emotions that need to be felt.

When a friend approaches you with a problem, consider asking them, “Are you looking for advice or for empathy?”

This simple question shows the person that you are invested and ready to listen. It also removes the onus from the person asking for help, who may not be able to verbally communicate their needs.

Sorting through emotions is a process. This means that our needs change and adapt in different settings and at different times. Instead of asking something vague like “What do you need?” consider listing some options to provide a more comfortable environment in which asking for help can be done safely and effectively.

Try asking, “Would you like practical advice?” or “Would you like a hug?” or “Would you like to watch television and talk when you’re ready?”

Ask them to simply nod when they hear a suitable point of action, and if they don’t, maybe just stop talking.

Additionally, remember that no one is your responsibility. Draw boundaries with the people around you, and recognize when you are able to help and when you are not.

If the way that your friend is going about asking for help makes you uncomfortable due to manipulative language or any other red flag, you are not required to engage.

If you are unable to provide comfort for any reason, don’t.

It may be cheesy, but the classic airplane analogy of adjusting your own oxygen mask before assisting others rings true.

It is time to recognize that mental-health conversations are two-sided and in constant flux. Each participant has a role to play. It’s simply not enough to just “ask for help.”

We also need to listen.

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Eat your veggies: How to keep your pantry stocked in your first semester Don’t be the one to get scurvy in your first semester — balancing a healthy diet can be challenging, especially when you’re fending for yourself for the first time.

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Being out on your own for the first time in your life can bring about substantial changes in the way you live. Healthy eating habits instilled in you

by Mom and Dad can quickly fall by the wayside amongst new experiences and potential homesickness — but they don’t have to.

Going out to the grocery store can be a hassle when you’re busy with school. For many, the solution to this inconvenience lies in making trips less often and stocking up on items that have a long shelf life. While a longer shelf life may not necessarily indicate unhealthiness, it certainly does limit your options when it comes to fulfilling your daily requirements of fruits and veggies.

Canned and frozen fruits and veggies will only get you

so far. Just like any food, eating too much of one thing can get stale, and you could find yourself omitting these mainstays because you’re bored.

Variety is the spice of life, after all. Think you can stomach a monotonous meal plan?

Just remember, only eating those other items with a long shelf-life — like pasta, Chef Boyardee and canned soup — doesn’t equate to a good diet either.

Obviously, buying fresh vegetables is the best route as far as taste and healthy decisions go, but this option is inaccessible for many reasons. You might find that you live in a food desert — meaning that you live in a location where fresh and healthy food is either scarce or not easily accessed — or you might lack a reliable means to transport groceries, which can mean that a grocery trip is a much more difficult task and easy to neglect when

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other priorities start piling up.

Storing fresh goodies is another challenge. Like any perishable item, fresh vegetables and fruits will only last so long before going bad. Optimally, you can avoid this issue by buying small amounts that you can finish before they expire, but this requires more frequent visits to the grocery store.

One means of combating this is by knowing the prop-

er ways to store all your fresh items. Some basic tips are to put potatoes in a cool, dry place, store lettuce in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator and keep tomatoes on your countertop.

Other techniques to make the most of your produce include wrapping your avocado halves in plastic wrap, freezing overripe bananas for cooking and removing any mouldy

items so the mould won’t spread.

Putting off going to the grocery store or cooking a proper meal so that you can spend more time on assignments or studying may be a short-term solution, but the effects of not eating right will eventually catch up with you, impacting your ability to work and increasing tiredness and stress.

While you might not be able to solve food insecurity issues for all, with a bit of time and care, you can carve out a semi-functional system for yourself.

There are a lot of barriers in place that make getting groceries a less-than-easy task, and overcoming them is a process.

Remember, very little in life is worth sacrificing your physical health and overall well-being.

With these tips in mind, make it a goal to nourish your body regularly so that your mind might make it to finals.

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POP UP JAM 8: MUSICIAN APPRECIATION NIGHT AND DOYLEFEST FUNDRAISER @ CAPITOL MUSIC CLUB, 4:00 P.M.

TSAR SHOWCASE WITH FLUD, ALLISON RAE STRONG AND CASSIDY LAMBERT @ UNDERGROUND CAFÉ, 8:00 P.M. THE YELLOW SUBMARINE 50TH ANNIVERSARY SING-ALONG @ THE BROADWAY THEATRE, 7:00 P.M.

CHAD VALLEY WITH 3 NINJASKS @ AMIGOS CANTINA, 10:00 P.M.

MICK FOLEY: 20 YEARS OF HELL

@ BLACK CAT TAVERN, 8:30 P.M.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AND STUDY ABROAD CENTRE GROCERY SHOPPING TRIP

@ BUDS ON BROADWAY, 8:00 P.M

LAST SCREENINGS OF THE MYSTERY OF PICASSO @ REMAI MODERN, 10:00 A.M.

VIEWPOINTS: ALEX ROGALSKI @ REMAI MODERN, 7:00 P.M.

MASTODON WITH DINOSAUR JR. AND NETHERLANDS @ COORS EVENT CENTRE, 7:30 P.M.

USSU WELCOME WEEK KICKOFF @ UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN, 11:00 A.M.

WOODS CLASSIC PUB TRIVIA @ THE WOODS ALE HOUSE, 8:00 P.M.

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DEL SUELO WITH SKARAVAN 1969 AND NATE HILTS @ BLACK CAT TAVERN, 8:00 P.M.

FETTY WAP WITH PETER JACKSON @ COORS EVENT CENTRE, 8:00 P.M.

THE PACK AD WITH LAND LINE @ AMIGOS CANTINA, 10:00 P.M.

BROADWAY STREET FAIR @ BROADWAY DISTRICT, 10:00 A.M.

SNAK THE RIPPER WITH D-REC, KNOWN AND CHARLIE FETTAH @ LOUIS’ PUB, 9 P.M.

RURAL ROOTS TRIO @ THE BASSMENT, 2:00 P.M.

9: THE 9TH ANNIVERSARY @ THE ROXY THEATRE, 4:00 P.M.

LET US NOT BE SILENT: A FUNDRAISING AND AWARENESS NIGHT @ LB DISTILLERS, 7:00 P.M.

KARA GRAINGER @ BUDS ON BROADWAY, 9:00 P.M.

BELLES AND CHIMES: WOMEN’S PINBALL LEAGUE MEET @ POKEY’S PINBALL CAFÉ, 7:00 P.M.

GREY’S ANATOMY TRIVIA @ HUDSONS, 7:30 P.M.

PUB STUMPERS TRIVIA NIGHT @ FIONN MACCOOL’S, 8:00 P.M.

FACELESS FAREWELL WITH ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN, BECOMES ASTRAL AND GUESTS @ BLACK CAT TAVERN, 8:30 P.M.

Kanken enough of these deals: A guide to getting the perfect backpack on the cheap Practical advice, tips and deals to consider when buying an essential bag.

JENNA LEUNG

It’s back-to-school season, which means our days are busier, the weather is colder and our bags are getting heavier. So, what better time than now to switch out that go-to bag you’ve been using since fifth grade?

Hot tip: the Bentley store in Midtown Mall currently has a sale going on for most of their bags. Some of these backpacks include name brands such as JanSport, High Sierra and Adidas. Their bags are in the $40 to $60 range — a good price considering brand-name sport bags are usually in the hundreds.

If you are shopping with friends, check out Sportchek, with locations in the Centre Mall, Midtown Mall and Confederation Mall, as they are having a buy one, get one 50 per cent off sale in stores. This is definitely something to look into if you want to buy more than one bag for less.

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You can look to the big department stores for their endof-summer clearance sales for a new bag now, or wait until August is over, and snatch up the items left over from these summer sales — just be prepared for a limited selection.

Usually, these items are sold for much less than previously listed, as stores are preparing for the upcoming season and are ready to stock up their shelves with new products. If you’re not one for switching over to a brand new bag, check out the local thrift stores! A simple trip to Value Village might yield something more unique.

You’re bound to come across a couple of bags at even more affordable prices second-hand, and in a small way, you’re helping to save the planet by reusing someone else’s donated item.

Remember, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure.

Thriftier than thrifting, another place to search for a reliable bag is at any local garage

sale. The summer is coming to an end, and many are looking to sell all the items they’ve been storing in the back of their closets since winter. Take a walk around your neighborhood or search the internet for ads for garage sales in your area.

Buying a practical and efficient bag is important. Making sure your backpack fits comfortably and snugly around your shoulders will ensure you will make it through the day without complaining about back pain or asking your friend to carry your books for you.

Or — if the thought of becoming a backpack person still gives you shivers — another way to maximize space without sacrificing your body to muscle pains is to rent a locker at school. There are plenty of storage spaces all throughout the University of Saskatchewan campus. You can rent a locker from most college student associations, or just join a club or student group — chances are,

Riley Deacon / Photo Editor Fjallraven Kanken is one of the most popular backpacks on the market .

there’s at least a coat rack.

Keeping all your notes in one place, such as on your laptop or on Google Drive, is a valid alternative to carrying around three or more notebooks and another way to keep track of things without taking up

too much space.

These are just a few tips to help you get back on track for the coming school year. Don’t doubt the importance of a handy backpack — it’s a staple of a successful university experience.

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The Dark Carnival that never was: An investigative report The Sheaf takes a closer look at the snubbing of the most ambitious crossover event in Saskatoon’s musical history.

ADAM SWALM

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On June 21, the Coors Event Centre — formerly known as the O’Brians Event Centre ­— posted a Facebook event for a show that seemed almost too good to be true: Insane Clown Posse, performing right here in Saskatoon.

You might know Insane Clown Posse, commonly referred to as ICP, from the internet. ICP has been active since 1989. In this time, they’ve completed a full cycle of concept albums, feuded with Eminem and released two direct-to-video features — Big Money Hustlas and the Western-themed Big Money Rustlas.

The rap duo became a bit of a meme in 2010, after the video for their inspirational track “Miracles” was shared around message boards and social media.

In said video, rappers Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope wriggle around in front of a green screen and expound upon the inexplicable magic and beauty of our seemingly mundane world, featuring such notoriously in-

sightful bars as “Water, fire, air and dirt. Fucking magnets, how do they work?”

People were naturally pretty psyched — and it wasn’t just insufferable ironists, either — actual ICP fans, the self-proclaimed Juggalos, were hyping the event hard, posting group photos in their customary clown makeup weeks before the show.

And then it got better: the venue, in an act of unspeakable grace, created a Facebook poll to decide which local artists would be opening the show.

Winning the poll — by a very narrow margin — was none other than Saskatoon’s very own The Faps.

These rascals are best known for performing in unusual clothing, often including blood and men’s briefs, and playing sometimes abrasive, confusing — and yet somehow often catchy — punk music. The band gave thanks for the poll and applied their juggalo makeup, and everyone collectively held their breath.

But it was not to be.

On August 18, just two days before the show, ICP cancelled the remaining dates on their Canadian tour, citing difficulties getting their crew across the national border.

The dream was over.

As consolation, The Faps came through. Booking a last-minute show at Amigo’s Cantina and inviting everyone from the cancelled event page.

It was bittersweet, but it was closure. Their statement read: “We worked really hard on an awesome show for you all, and we still wanna perform.

Full juggalo, full makeup, cheap beer, lots of room to mosh.

Come out and support the local talent while we wait for ICP to come back!”

ICP would not, in fact, be coming back. To their credit, ICP later rescheduled several tour dates and were “back on the sonic attack” just a few days later. Saskatoon, however, was not among the cities to be rebooked.

This might not seem like all that big of a deal, but to Juggalos, it absolutely is. For context, this is no ordinary fanbase — Juggalos are like a

big,weird family. They have their own special clothing brand, tattoos, soft drink —the infamous Faygo — and even their own music festival, the Gathering of the Juggalos, which has been running for the past nineteen years.

In 2010, the Gathering brought together 20,000 of these folks. They are extremely dedicated — just in case the whole face-paint thing hadn’t already given that away.

It remains unclear whether ICP will ever care to grace Saskatoon with their presence.

There remains a lingering feeling of absence — a kind of sad, clowny aura — hanging over the Coors Event Centre like a ghost.

Perhaps, someday, ICP will do right by our city and put this sleepless spectre to rest. Until then, I guess we’ll have to settle for Mastodon and Dinosaur Jr. on Sept. 4 and Fetty Wap on Sept. 7.

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Summer Selections: A roundup of summer 2018 albums Take a look at the Sheaf’s recommended tunes to keep you warm as the fall season approaches.

COLE CHRETIEN CULTURE EDITOR

So far, 2018 is shaping up to be a landmark year for the album as a medium for artistic expression, and the summer months have been no exception with tons of great LPs released every week.

I don’t think I’ve been this excited about discovering and consuming new tunes since music as a concept arguably reached its peak in March of 2015 thanks to Kendrick and Sufjan. Part of that might have to do with the fact that it’s actually part of my job to pay attention to this stuff now, but regardless, I’ve struggled to keep up with a rapidly expanding backlog of current music.

In 2018, female-fronted emo — the good midwestern kind, not the bad mall-goth kind — projects are rising in popularity. The defacto sound of the genre has shifted from much celebrated emo revival bands like The Hotelier, towards indie power-pop acts like Hop Along and Camp Cope. Standing out among the rest is Snail Mail with her new record Lush, released on June 8.

Snail Mail is the alias of guitarist and songwriter Lindsey Jordan, who has compiled an album of sparse and sombre little songs perfect for a rainy day.

Lush has received widespread acclaim since its release, and after listening to it, it’s easy to see why.

Snail Mail combines the sounds of indie legends like Pavement and Built to Spill with the lyrical tropes characterized by emo music en masse.

Lush does away with the hardcore part of emotional hardcore but still retains the genre’s markings. Album standouts like “Pristine” and “Heat Wave” expertly walk a thin line between

tension and release. Each of the tracks on Lush manages to build to catharsis without ever shaking the feeling that you’re listening to a private garage-band rehearsal.

If Lush is an album best experienced through headphones during a walk on an overcast day, then Playboi Carti’s SoundCloud magnum opus Die Lit is most effective blasting through trunk-rattling, aftermarket speakers in the back of your buddy’s beat up Honda Civic.

It’s fitting that the cover depicts a mosh pit, as this album signals the arrival of an aggressive new form of punk-flavoured party rap.

My own interest in hip-hop peaked during the apex of the era of Kendrick Lamar and Vince Staples — two lyrically adept rappers who built compelling concept albums while wading into pointed social commentary and the poetic nature of the genre.

Carti accomplishes nothing of the sort here, instead opting to lean into the vitality — and the virality — that has been driving underground trap music for the past decade. At times, the young ASAP Mob affiliate seems unconcerned with rapping altogether.

Instead, Carti serves as a tour guide through a sonic dimension full of inventive ad libs, wonderfully nonsensical phrases coined and retired within the length of a song, and otherworldly beats provided by collaborator Pierre Bourne.

In the current climate of Vinestar-rapper hybrids, Carti makes music that resonates with me while other SoundCloud creators have left me cold. Die Lit is overflowing with inventive ideas and only requires you to embrace its own tilted interpretation of what constitutes good music

in order to unlock its secrets. It takes a listen or two to get it, but the rewards are worth it.

Nothing’s Dance On The Blacktop was released on Aug. 24 and proves to be an instant modern-shoegaze classic. The band’s first release since the well-hyped but quickly forgotten Tired of Tomorrow in 2016, Nothing has resurfaced with their finest work to date.

The lived experience of Nothing front man Dominic Palermo hangs heavy over the band. After playing in various hardcore bands and enduring a two-year prison sentence for stabbing another individual during a fight, Palermo presumably returned to music with a desire to create real beauty as a means of reformation through Nothing.

Singles from the album, like “Zero Day” and “Blue Line Baby” highlight the band’s signature style, which owes as much to shoegaze pioneers My Bloody Valentine as it does to hardcore heroes like Converge. Towering over the rest of the tracks at nearly eight minutes long is “The Carpenter’s Son,” a brilliantly atmospheric slice of shimmering alt-rock.

The band has come close to realizing its potential a handful of times, but the tracks that comprise Dance On The Blacktop finally make good on the promise contained in their debut. Like all of Nothing’s music, there is an underlying current of suffering and emotional turmoil, but they’ve never sounded as transcendent as they do on this record. Nothing is good, Nothing matters.

Regardless of whether you’re into anarchic SoundCloud chaos or moody guitar-driven indie music, the best albums of summer 2018 have plenty to offer listeners of all different stripes.

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popular sites. The selection is predominantly films of all genres — an Eden of sorts for those of us with an avid interest in international cinema, arthouse films and independent documentaries.

On Kanopy, you will find an abundance of titles from the acclaimed Criterion Collection as well as classics such as The Great Dictator with the beloved Charlie Chaplin, Charade starring Golden Age Hollywood favourites Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant, Breathless from New Wave French director Jean-Luc Godard, and the cult favourite Eraserhead directed by David Lynch.

If you’re not a fan of older titles, there’s plenty for fans of the contemporary era in all genres and subjects.

The list of available contemporary documentaries features hailed titles such as I Am Not Your Negro, based on the writings of American novelist James Baldwin, and Stanley Nelson’s Jonestown, which was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2006 and won the Outstanding

Achievement in Documentar y award at the same festival.

There are lighter topics available as well, such as Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things, which centres itself on the self-proclaimed duo the Minimalists who brought the minimalist lifestyle trend to the height of its popularity with their publications and essays.

Other highlights available on Kanopy include The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness and Kedi.

The former is an exceptionally well done and moving exploration of the minds behind the beloved works of Studio Ghibli, while the latter is an easy-going and heart-warming look at the lives of a few cats living in the city of Istanbul.

For those who are not documentary fans but still appreciate a good film, contemporary cult cinema titles on the roster include Wong Kar-Wai’s poignant and bittersweet In The Mood for Love, the seductive and playfully empowering The Love Witch,

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With the rise of video streaming services — like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and CraveTV — it’s hard to be impressed anymore by the entertainment choices on offer. However, students should consider using Kanopy — a new video-on-demand service, which is accessible at no additional cost through the University of Saskatchewan, that proves itself to be exceptional.

Being able to watch shows and films on demand is the new norm. Even YouTube is trying to hop onto the bandwagon — offering films for rent since 2011, and more recently, releasing a service that allows viewers to watch YouTube Originals or even stream music if they wish.

That’s nothing impressive — as long as you have a credit card or PayPal, the income to pay that monthly subscription and an internet connection, these services are taken for granted and largely expected to be accessible on the web. We are in the age of digital media, and on-demand content

is more relevant than ever.

A study by the Silicon Valley analytics company Conviva showed that viewing hours of content delivered through internet streaming services on mobile devices, connected TVs or desktops has seen an explosive spurt in numbers, with a growth of 114 per cent in the first quarter of 2018 alone.

Each streaming service has its own benefits and perks of membership, and different aspects will appeal to you and justify what makes your buck worth it.

If you’re uncertain of which service to choose, U of S students will be delighted to know there’s an option that comes with no additional cost or subscription required, as membership is covered through the library. And it is a damn good one, too, even considering all of the competitors mentioned above.

As with other streaming sites, Kanopy can be accessed through your browser of choice. Simply input your PAWS info to unlock an undeniably unique and thoughtful curated library that you won’t find with the more

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Christopher Nolan’s thriller Memento — depicting an intense tale of revenge — and the Iranian vampire Western A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night.

Featuring films and documentaries from all genres, Kanopy was created to appeal to students from all academic backgrounds and majors. With an almost overwhelming diversity of options, you are guaranteed to find at least one title of interest.

Kanopy is included in our costly tuition and one of the cooler perks that can be accessed from home. It’s accessible through a number of platforms as well — be it your Apple or Android phone, Apple TV, Roku or Chromecast. It is most definitely worth diving into.

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Still the Paris of the Prairies: A brief guide to Saskatoon New to the city? Looking to venture off campus? The Sheaf has you covered.

TASNIM JAISEE

Saskatchewan is the Land of the Living Skies, and Saskatoon has that and so much more to offer. This city is filled with beautiful sightseeing ventures, with downtown at the heart of the city and plenty to do on both the east and west sides.

Harsh winters are forgotten in the summers with the beautiful parks here, including Kinsmen Park and Diefenbaker Park. With open areas of green fields and sandy beaches, you’ll be wishing for never-ending summers where all worries are forgotten.

For similarly peaceful outings, the Berry Barn, located about 20 km outside of the city, offers a real country feel, with all sorts of homestyle cuisine full of fruits of all kinds. Heading in from the outskirts of town, there is still much to do in the city proper.

Take a walk down Broadway Avenue, and explore the surrounding area — the Broadway District includes a diverse set of shops run by local business owners, including the Broadway Café where you can enjoy one of the best milkshakes in town.

Our city’s artistic talents are showcased throughout the area, with acts performed in front of live audiences at the Broadway Theatre, a venue that hosts new plays, live performers and frequently changing movies.

The Broadway Bridge will take you across the South Saskatchewan River, which connects the city as a whole.

Passing under the bridge, you might see the Prairie Lily riverboat cruise, which begins its journey by heading southwest along the river, exploring Saskatoon during the summer and highlighting the beautiful Meewasin Valley for its passengers.

Saskatoon is also known for its extensive festival season, with something new going on almost every week during the warmer months.

As busy as the Broadway area sounds, it is also home to the annual Broadway Street

Fair — happening on Sept.

8 this year — which seeks to interact with the many communities present here. This event features intermixing stalls and live performances with food trucks everywhere, providing city folks with the chance to enjoy the feel of our city’s culture.

If exploring diverse cultures is right up your alley, you do not want to miss the annual Folkfest, which offers a more international feel of Saskatoon. This year, 23 pavilions were scattered around the city, allowing people to go out and have a chance to explore the diversity of the people intermingling in our city through dance, food and various other forms of entertainment.

As summer ends, the festivals continue through fall and winter. The BHP Billiton Enchanted Forest features a walk through a forest that lights up the world around you with fantastic, custom Christmas-light exhibits, with guests leaving each year in absolute awe.

On Nov. 30, the Sundog Arts and Entertainment Faire begins its three-day craft showcase with displays of all sorts of art and music — focusing on the creative work that goes into each piece.

Speaking of fine art, Saskatoon has no lack masterpieces, with many pieces available to witness at the Remai Modern gallery located beside the stunning River Landing. The Remai Modern continually exhibits local and international artists.

Museums such as the Remai are spread all over town, including the Western Development Museum, which takes you back into an interactive version of the history of our city and province.

More local history is shown through gathered artifacts from the city itself at the Saskatchewan Railway Museum.

Despite what some might say, there are hundreds of ways you can enjoy your time in Saskatoon. There is not a single day of boredom in this busy city — as long as you keep your mind open to the vast possibilities for a new adventure every day.

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Is cramming all those classes into your schedule the thing to do?

GEORGE-PAUL O’BYRNE

This is it — this is the year you’re finally going to pull it all together. You’re going to polish off all those prerequisites and glide wearily, but triumphantly, through to convocation on the back of the winged stallion known as Academic Achievement.

Maybe it’s your first year, and you’re excited, nervous and — most likely — completely unprepared for the incoming flurry of due dates and unhealthy coping strategies.

Either way, you can probably still remember your first taste of battle — painstakingly typing all those course numbers into those fiddly little boxes on the registration page of PAWS. If you’re anything like me, you decided to cram to your schedule full of responsibility — consequences be damned. Maybe you didn’t even have a choice. Surely, your half-hearted high-school study strategies will keep you going, right? Well, prepare to be more disappointed than a Travis Scott fan on their first listen-through of Astroworld.

There are plenty of ways to manage a full course load.

There’s the responsible and productive way, consisting of meticulous organization and a healthy dose of sticking to a balanced routine. If you make yourself a schedule and commit to it, then you can stay on top of everything and still have the downtime necessary for YouTube marathons, exercise, or hell, even a social life! All it takes is a little discipline.

But discipline is the opposite of fun. Who wants to live under the tyrannical rule of free, easy-to-use apps like Google Calendar? I want to party first, plan later! Is there a way to maximize your cramming ability?

Well, there’s always Adderall. The problem — apart from all the side effects — is the financial cost of your newfound amphetamine dependency.

There are plenty of other, less pharmaceutical ways to get your heart pounding and your fingers shaking. Perhaps even shadier than Big Pharma is Big Hortons.

What started as a troublesome nub has metastasized into four fully operational

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breakfast joints, each one excreting great concentrations of caffeine directly into the tunnels. Clearly, the stuff works — this article was fueled by espresso-induced psychosis.

Instead of giving yourself palpitations, perhaps choose a more balanced course load of

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four — or maybe even three — classes. There’s no shame in that. Many people would prefer a slightly elongated degree over stressing themselves out to the point where their complexions start to resemble that weird stain on your laptop. Or hey, why not take two classes?

Why not one?

In the decade it would take you to finish your undergrad, you’d have plenty of time to pursue the millennial dream — tending to your soon-to-be totally legal marijuana plants as you wait patiently for your meme page to blow up.

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Access and Equity Services’ assimilation model distracts from transformative change Moving away from an equity model toward a justice-centred model at the U of S could transform students’ learning experiences.

ASHLYNN WEISBERG

The University of Saskatchewan offers accommodations for its students through Access and Equity Services. Despite changes to the program, AES functions as an institutional BandAid, providing services and accommodations that only temporarily obscure inequity among students rather than addressing and dismantling the systemic barriers that differently abled students face.

AES serves over 1,800 students or 7.5 per cent of the student population, myself included. Last November, AES changed their name from Disability Services for Students in an effort to more accurately represent the students they serve.

AES provides a variety of accommodations and services to a variety of students, including those with mental illnesses or disorders, learning disabilities and medical disabilities — such as physical disabilities, temporary injuries, chronic illnesses and mobility issues. Additionally, AES provides for students who require accommodation based on religion, family status, pregnancy and gender identity, in accordance with The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code.

On paper, AES appears to be a well-designed, and overall, successful service for students. However, the program itself fails to successfully combat ablest inequity on campus. AES boasts a mantra of “accommodat[ing] individuals requiring accommodations based on disability, religion, family status and gender identity” — meaning that they seek to provide students with equal access to a post-secondary education.

An equal-access approach functions on the basis of seeking equity — every person should be provided with the tools, services and accommodations they need to

succeed. Some would argue that this allocation of services and programs is an adequate approach to tackling ableism, but for people who actually use AES, myself included, this approach is far from sufficient.

An equity approach presents a skewed argument in which students are allocated a one-way route for success via institutionalized capitalism. Success is then measured by numerical ranking in rigid, elitist assessment environments. Equal access thrives on this singular route to success but provides supplementary services and accommodations, levelling the playing field for differently abled folks.

Neurotypical folks are not expected to acknowledge their privileged existences, but rather, atypical folks are expected to rise and build themselves up — with accommodations — towards a neurotypical existence.

Equal access expects assimilation. It allows the hierarchical and elitist educational system that is often heavily ingrained in Western education to remain.

Those who exist outside of the dominant model of neurotypicality are slowly but surely erased from view.

In contrast, centring on justice as the primary goal of both AES and the U of S could result in countless multifaceted and ever-expanding routes to success. With the justice model, the definition of success can extend beyond what falls in line with an individual’s productivity.

AES and its equal-access services are currently embedded into the U of S as an extraneous program. I propose a model in which the goals of AES are not contained within a singular program but are expanded upon and rooted in justice-based initiatives to face systemic barriers head on and dismantle them.

With the deconstruction of institutional, social and systemic obstacles, there is

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no need for a separate, confidential, and ultimately, bureaucratic accommodation and service-based program.

Within a model of justice, the source of inequity is addressed directly rather than bypassed.

If the U of S works to apply such a model, AES could eventually be dissolved as a supplementary program.

The goals of equity education would be altered to create space for students to directly ask their professors and colleagues for what they need without the necessary

signed contract provided by a third-party.

A justice-based design is — perhaps — utopian and idealistic at this point in time. However, that doesn’t negate the necessity of trying new approaches. The problem is not AES but how AES is being used and promoted as an extraneous program rather than a transformative social system. Ideally, moving towards a justice-based system would push the institution to celebrate all kinds of learning styles and knowledge systems.

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for life? Just how much is DJ Market Mall getting paid for his services?

Perhaps the inflated price can be chalked up to a strategy of deterrence. In a misguided, paternalistic effort to limit students’ drunkenness, perhaps the organizers set the beer prices so high that students can’t possibly afford to get obnoxiously drunk.

If this was April, and our bank accounts were sufficiently drained, this strategy might work. However, after a summer of working hard, slamming down an unwise amount of Queen Lizzes — or even some Mackenzie Kings — feels acceptable. Perhaps even warranted. If deterrence really is the goal in mind, there are better ways to do it, such as implementing a drink limit.

As students, no matter how well we’re paid for our summer work or our continuous parttime jobs, money is a continual concern. Charging such a high

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Welcome Week at the University of Saskatchewan is designed to give students a smooth and enjoyable transition into the new school year.

Organized by the U of S Students’ Union, the beer gardens — featuring live music and DJs, food trucks, and of course, beer — are the week’s highlight.

Unfortunately, the beer prices during Welcome Week have reached exorbitant heights.

As I recall, last year, a single 355 ml can from Saskatoon’s own Great Western Brewery sold for seven dollars. For a beer that retails for about $1.75 per can at the SLGA, this results in a 400 per cent markup.

This year, I’m sure, will be more of the same.

Now, this is not an unheard of price. You can expect to pay the same at Mosaic Stadium.

Going beyond that, a 473 ml tall can will set you back more

than $12 at a Toronto Blue Jays game. For events, the Sasktel Centre actually offers cheaper beer, with a domestic bottle retailing for $6.25.

There are, of course, a number of legitimate reasons for a mark-up like this. The costs incurred, for both logistics and entertainment, are necessary and merit a slight increase in pricing. But — with all due respect to our notable perennial gardens favourite DJ Market Mall — the main attraction is the alcoholic beverage.

We’re not shelling out $80 for a ticket to see a concert or sports game, with beer being merely one more expense on an already highly expensive night.

No, we’re simply in the Bowl, enjoying the last bit of summer and getting a necessary buzz in between the insufferable syllabi classes.

What reasons are there for this quadrupled price tag?

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price to students feels like a slap in the face.

I will not debate the merits of drinking versus sobriety in this article. Drinking certainly does not have to be an integral part of the university experience.

For many of us, however, it is.

The unfair prices at the beer gardens threaten to deprive students of these rare anxiety-free moments on campus before papers and exams consume us.

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We live in a province where — according to the Saskatchewan Graduate Outcomes Survey released by the provincial government — half of post-secondary students finish their degrees with at least some debt, with an average debt of $28,000. With all this in mind, sharing a case of Brewhouse with your friends in the Museum of Antiquities starts to seem like the best reprieve.

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Confessions of a degree hopper Pursuing multiple educational paths can be an enriching and beneficial experience.

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September has arrived and so has the annual wave of academic and personal pressures.

Whether you are a bright-eyed, fresh-faced freshman or a tired and weary fifth-year slogging through a few final courses — the road to a degree is a similar path for many.

The undergraduate highway leading towards a bachelor’s degree is long and arduous, with many of us making up the route as we travel along it. While there are some among us who have known what they wanted to do long before their adult teeth pushed through, the rest of us fumble our way towards an answer, with some still struggling to unearth their career goals.

For those of us that who haven’t quite figured it out yet, working towards a degree of convenience becomes appealing. A degree of convenience is something that you consider to be a safe degree, something you know that you can accomplish

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or perhaps just something that will pay the bills. It’s something practical that you can feign an interest in long enough to get that piece of paper.

If you take that route, you may one day find yourself face down in the sand from the sudden realization that you have wasted years of your life hemorrhaging thousands of dollars in student loans. If this moment comes to you, don’t panic — this is the perfect time to alter

your course.

I have done that three times now, and I don’t regret finding the courage to pursue multiple paths. Each route was necessary because they have all led me to what finally fits. I can also confidently say that I have accumulated only precious knowledge along the way. Ok, I have also accumulated some debt, but knowledge is a much better focal point.

From fumbling at an arts de-

gree to doing what every good Prairie girl does — applying to nursing school — I have had my share of trying out different educational pursuits. Despite some turmoil, there was nothing wasted about taking the scenic route. It provided me with the knowledge and experiences that have finally led me to my current academic pursuits.

I eventually left the College of Nursing after my third year — meaning I was 80 per cent finished my course requirements. I quit, but I didn't run away. Instead, I took a deep dive into the world of science — by testing the waters with some biomedical science courses last year, before settling into physiology and pharmacology.

It may have taken three attempts, but I have finally found my niche, and it is something I would have pursued from the beginning if I hadn’t been dissuaded by the perception of the standard science professional.

Growing up, I was under the impression that science was for the intellectual elite. That it was a profession for math geniuses and those remarkable people able to make impossible connections with their oversized prefrontal cortexes.

I was terrible at math and thought a science-focused education was out of my reach — despite my curiosity and passion for the subject. But it also appears that women who are highly skilled in math are still not pursuing

science- based degrees.

Statistics Canada reported that women with high math scores were less likely to attend a STEM program compared to lower-scoring male counterparts. Even out of the students confident in their math abilities, only 15 percent of women entered into STEM programs compared to a reported 36 percent of males.

In recent years, there has been a focus on getting young girls and women interested in STEM to increase the number of women in the field. The reality is that we are already interested, and even passionate about it, but we are often deterred from pursuing a science-based education and choose not to pursue STEM careers as a result.

Now that I am focusing on science, I have met incredible mentors, engaged with interesting people and immersed myself in challenging and rewarding classes. I've taken risks and encountered more opportunities than I had in all my previous years of academia combined.

If you are dissatisfied and questioning your life choices, you might want to pay attention to that nagging voice. It is never too late to make a change and go after what you’re really passionate about. Though change doesn't come without consequences — failure is real and so is hefty student debt — you have no idea what kind of opportunities lie just ahead.

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Science and agriculture’s beef with A&W and its fear-based marketing

A&W ads fail to tell the real story about Canada’s beef industry.

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We’ve all seen the A&W burger commercials — groups of hip-looking urbanites and baby-toting parents exclaiming in approval at the mention of “no added hormones or steroids.” This marketing tactic continues to frustrate much of the beef industry — ranchers and scientists alike.

Curious consumers deserve scientific facts about their food production. As the consistent link from farm to table, retailers have a responsibility to satisfy this consumer demand for information. A&W’s claims insinuate that there is something risky, unhealthy or untrustworthy about the use of steroid hormones in cattle production, without offering evidence or an explanation.

The beef that many have with A&W is its unabashed use of fear-based marketing that profits from misinformation and fosters mistrust in conventional beef. If expectations

for transparency are increasing for farmers and ranchers, shouldn’t the companies marketing these products be held to the same standards? Shouldn’t buzzwords and misleading insinuations be questioned and evidence be demanded?

While other Canadian fast food chains like McDonald’s source 100 per cent Canadian beef, A&W sources its beef from ranches and feedlots in Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

A&W claims that there is not enough Canadian beef that meets its added-hormone-free standards. The incentive of profitability may change this, as price premiums for “natural” beef exist, so the number of Canadian farmers raising qualifying beef is growing.

A&W’s beef is sourced from cattle raised without growth promotants, which includes hormone implants and feed additives called ionophores.

Ionophores divert the microbial production in the cow’s first stomach, or rumen, to a type

that increases feed efficiency and reduces methane production.

A hormone implant is a controlled-release pellet of steroid hormone inserted under the skin of an animal’s ear. This slow release of hormones into the bloodstream helps cattle convert feed into muscle more efficiently and is supported by fifty years of extensive research.

These technologies have aided in significantly reducing the environmental impact of feedlot cattle over the last several decades. Cattle raised with growth promotants reach market weight faster, use fewer resources and emit less greenhouse gases.

While natural beef may sound healthier, there is little evidence to support this. Hormones are naturally present in many plant and animal sources, and little of what is ingested is actually metabolized by the body. Relative to other foods, beef has very low steroid hormone content, and the use of growth promotants only mar-

ginally raises these levels. At 1.9 nanograms estrogen per serving, an adult female would have to eat 95 cows worth of beef every day to equal her own daily estrogen production.

Increased consumer interest in beef production is being embraced by the industry as an opportunity to showcase the benefits of beef. Sustainability is a big focus today, and the Canadian cattle production industry strives to meet the majority of the criteria. Focused consumer education on the role of science and technology is important and can contribute to having more well-rounded discussions on what sustainable cattle production truly means.

Fostering unfounded consumer distrust on the possible effects of hormones in food distracts from the real discussion that needs to happen — is removing growth promotants from beef production actually going to contribute to healthier or more efficient cattle production? Does this match up with

Riley Deacon / Photo Editor A&W promotes all-natural beef.

what consumers want?

In December 2017, A&W generously donated $5 million to the University of Saskatchewan’s Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence. This donation reflects their noble commitment to the sustainability of Canadian beef and attempts at a partnership with Canadian agriculture. However, conversations about sustainability are needed in order to address the role of technology in beef production before many in agriculture would consider buying a Teen Burger again.

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AREA MAN MIXES UP DIVA CUPS WITH DIXIE CUPS, SUPPLIES AS SHOT GLASSES COLLEGE QUARTER — What was meant to be a night of attempting the running man dance and watching streamers play Fortnite turned out to be something entirely more depressing when a group of computer science students did a round of shots out of menstrual cups.

Greg Giesbrecht, aspiring party guy and second-year computer science student, supplied Diva Cups for a back-to-school get-together held in his dorm on Aug. 29, after mistaking the hygiene products for Dixie Cups.

Giesbrecht blames the school and his parents’ credit card for the mix-up.

“I was a little tipsy while on Amazon one night when I saw twenty of the cups for like $130 — I thought they were limited edition Dixie Cups or something,” Giesbrecht said. “I’d never heard of menstrual cups before — they don’t teach about them in the Ontario sex-ed curriculum anymore. It was an

honest mistake — it could have happened to anyone.”

Allegedly, none of the other all-male party-goers thought anything was amiss when Giesbrecht busted out the Fireball and the improvised shot glasses. It wasn’t until Marcus Jamison, Giesbrecht’s R.A. and gathering attendee, made an Instagram video of

the incident that word got out. Jamison is now referred to as “Marc the Narc,” and a female student who slid into Giesbrecht’s DMs earlier that week decided to stop trying with him, sources say.

The Diva Cups have since been sanitized and donated to the Student Wellness Centre for repurposing.

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