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THE PARADOX OF THE MODERN YOGI

MEN’S SOCCER HAS BEST DEBUT IN MODERN CANADA WEST HISTORY P18

LETTER: UBCO NOT MEETING ITS ENROLMENT TARGETS P23

IN THIS ISSUE

This issue’s feature: the commodification of modern yoga. Practicioners seek to simplify their lives and achieve inner balance, but spend hundreds on expensive clothing and gear, and thousands on overseas trips to “find themselves.” Features Editor Sasha Curry looks into the paradox of the modern yogi on page 11

NEWS

LIFE

ARTS

SPORTS

OPINIONS

Resource centres reshuffled - 3 Biology prof wins national award - 4 Tuition to increase 13% over 4 years - 5

UBCO’s 3rd annual Underwear Run - 15 How to do laundry on campus - 15-17 Going Global in Edinburgh -16

Painting for a cause at the Lake Country Art Walk - 8 Airbourne tears up Flashbacks - 10

Men’s soccer team gets off to historic start in new league - 18 Get to know The Furnace - 20

Amid Vancouver’s boutiques, street homelessness goes ignored - 22 UBCO isn’t meeting enrolment targets 23

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Contributors Christin O’Brien, Morgan Hunter, Shaun Martineau, Alex Cloherty, Michael Kiss, Peter Wylie, and Ian Thomas.

The Phoenix is the UBCO students’ free press. Editorial content is separate from the University of British Columbia Students’ Union Okanagan (UBCSUO) and from the UBC institution at large.

The editorial staff encourages everyone to submit material to the Phoenix but reserves the right to withdraw submissions from publication for any reason. “Any reason” could be material deemed to be sexist, racist, homophobic, or of poor taste or quality.

The Phoenix will not publish materials which condone, promote, or express actions which are illegal under current laws. This does not include articles which provide an in-depth examination of both sides of a controversial subject (e.g. legalising marijuana).

The Phoenix is published, in part, by the UBCSUO and is an active member of the

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News Editor: Alexandra Barberis | news@thephoenixnews.com | The Phoenix | September 22nd, 2014

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NEWS

HOURS OF OPERATION Resource Center Coordinator

Tuesday & Thursday 3pm - 6pm

Pride RC Tuesday - Friday 11am - 12:30pm

PSN Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10am - 6pm

Women’s RC Tuesday & Thursday Photo by Dave Nixon

12:30pm - 2pm

UBCSUO RESHUFFLES RESOURCE CENTRES WRC, Pride Centre, and Peer Support Network will share UNC 109 Taco Del Mar will use old Women’s Resource Centre for dry storage Old Pride Centre space will be shared by Student Union Productions and Heat Wave Radio Some students upset SU reallocated spaces without consultation; Internal Coordinator apologizes

NEWS BRIEFS Alex Barberis News Editor

Alex Barberis News Editor In the summer of 2014, the UBCSUO made the decision to move all UBCO Resource Centres into UNC 109 as part of a massive space reallocation in order to make room for new businesses in the UNC. The Women’s Resource Centre (WRC) and Pride Resource Centre (PRC), reallocated from their previous offices in UNC, will share space with the Peer Support Network (PSN) in what was previously The Phoenix office, UNC 109.

“That was the first thing that was always on everybody’s mind; what are we going to do about space?” said UBCSUO President Rocky Kim. “And in the meantime we said, okay obviously things are going to change.

We knew at the very start that not everyone was going to be in the same place they were”.

The reallocation comes after the addition of two new businesses to campus, as well as an increased need for storage and newer initiatives including PSN (which was created last year) and Heat Wave Radio seeking space.

Students have voiced their concern about privacy and confidentiality regarding the new shared space.

“On a business front, I think it makes sense, more space for revenue, which in turn could lead to more expansion in the future,” said 3rd-year student Shaun Martineau.

“I would say I’m currently against it though. Our resource centres are very confidentiality-based and I don’t think it’s fair that three groups that

Local

OGO bring new transport to campus

Shaun Martineau Contributor Good news for students who are tired of taking the bus: Okanagan Car Share Co-op (OGO) has come to campus, bringing a five car fleet to Kelowna, with the nearest accessible at Academy Hill. As long as you hold a valid BC driver’s license and have over

deal with people coming to terms with potentially big decisions should have to share one space. It could provide potential uneasiness in those seeking the services of these groups and deter students from using them.”

Others are upset that none of the Resource Centre executives were consulted on the move until the decision was finalized.

“We (Alejandra Garcia and I) were not informed in any way prior to the decision being made that we would be moved out of the old Women’s Resource Centre and into the previous office of The Phoenix, along with the Peer Support Network and the Pride Resource Centre,” said WRC Executive Sarah Reilander. “The first time we were aware was through The Phoenix postings on Facebook, subsequently

three years of driving history, OGO’s services are open to both students and staff, with several payment plans available including casual use and membership options. OGO hopes that their expansion to the UBCO campus is only the start, with future plans to expand to Penticton and Vernon. For more information, visit their site at ogocarshare.ca.

Photo by Lynnette Oon

“That was the first thing that was always on everybody’s mind; what are we going to do about space?”

ROCKY KIM UBCSUO PRESIDENT

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Events September 23

UNC 207/ Free / 4:00PM4:45PM What Can I Do With My Arts Degree?

Questions about your degree?

Want to know what job opportunities you will have with your degree? Attend this session and get answers to these burning questions. Most sessions are small and informal, giving you lots of time to ask questions.

September 24

ART 376/ 2:00PM-3:00PM Grad School 101: 20 helpful tips to research your options Are you an upper-level undergrad considering attending grad school? Come to this information session to receive tips to plan the next steps of your academic career. Snacks will be provided.

September 29 UBCO Student Union

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Last day to withdraw from most Winter Session Term 1 and Distance Education Term A courses to receive a 25% refund of tuition fees.

October 1

followed by an email from the SU’s Project Manager Aaron White.”

“Given the lack of productive use of the room space by the Women’s Resource Centre in previous years, it was not unjustified for the SU to remove us from the space. What was unjust was that there was no communication to us before the decision had been made.”

Shira Sneg, the representative for the Pride Resource Centre at the time of the move, also had no formal communications with the Students’ Union regarding the change of space.

“I feel that a more formal heads up would have, you know, made the reception a bit smoother.”

The Peer Support Network declined to make any official statements on the topic, but is excited for the opportunity to work with the Students’ Union and

Campus

UBCO researchers win health research funding award Two UBCO researchers, Dr Sanjoy Ghosh and Dr Mary Jung, have received awards to support diabetes and obesity research.

Alongside Ghosh and Jung are 30 other researchers who were selected for funding by the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research. These

have a physical location on campus.

UBCSUO Internal Coordinator Jagmeet Khabra, spearheading the reallocation of the resource centres, admitted his fault in the lack of communication: “I should have contacted them earlier. I made a mistake doing that. That’s one of my mandates as an Internal Coordinator, keeping people happy and I can take the blame for that. I should have contacted them.”

Khabra and one appointed representative, Shira Sneg, Head Coordinator of the Resource Centres, will oversee the UBCSUO Resource Centres.

Though the centres will have a single space, the total hours of availability for the Resource Centres will be greater this year than they were last year in the separate centres.

awards are primarily to support new researchers launching independent research careers, and build strong research programs.

Valued at up to $90,000 per year over a maximum term of five years, the award will help them research the increasing rates of type 2 diabetes and obesity, and how they each contribute to increased illness and death from heart disease.

Insulin needle photo by Jill Brown/Flickr

“I’m shuffling them to make it a little bit sustainable for the current term, but make sure that they’re ready for the long term,” said Kim. “We have a space where students can come that is safe and that is open. Those are the two main things. We can have a space for them, but if it’s locked there’s no point in having it. So our primary goal is a student resource centre that is open”.

Tentatively, the combined Resource Centre is operating Monday to Friday from 11am – 6pm with the grand opening on October 1st. Each individual Resource Centre will alternate scheduling throughout those times (see chart on previous page). For those times that the Resource Centres do not have their own individual representation, pamphlets will be available to students to temporarily provide assistance to those in need.

For more information, or general inquires about the Resource Centres, email resources@ ubcsuo.ca.

WTF

The Snake of Eden finds its way to Vancouver Shaun Martineau Contributor In 1986, the City of Vancouver erected a statue of Christopher Columbus in a small square located at Clark and 4th.

Eventually, Columbus was moved to Hastings Park, but his old spot was not found vacant September 9, 2014. In

EME 1153 / Free / 2:00PM3:00PM What Can I Do With My Degree?

Questions about where your degree can take you. This info session is open to all students to help provide action steps to identify the academic path leading to careers that are a great fit for you.

October 3

Last day for payment of fees for any fee assessments incurred between September 1 and September 30. Students who have not paid their fees by this date will be placed on financial hold.

Columbus’ place, people found a statue of the well-known biblical figure, Satan, who was endowed with a fully erect penis. Satan’s time in the public eye was short, with the statue being removed by 3 pm the same day, but already petitions have started to bring the statue back as a monument in local Vancouver artist duo the Granger Bros’ Odditorium.

Photo Caption: Devil Statue outside Vancouver Skytrain

News Editor: Alexandra Barberis | news@thephoenixnews.com | The Phoenix | September 22nd, 2014

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2007

Humboldt Research Prize, Germany

2006

NSERC Steacie Research Fellowship

2003 Harvard University Bullard Fellowship

2003

Canada Research Chair

2001

President’s Distinguished Professor Award, University of Guelph Above: John Klironomos, The Associate Dean of Research of the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Science

Photo by Kelsi Barkved

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Ontario Premier’s Research Excellence Award

UBCO Prof John Klironomos appointed to Royal Society of Canada Klironomos, the Associate Dean of Research Arts & Sciences, credits his love of ecology to a professor he had at Concordia as an undergrad Alex Barberis News Editor The RSC was established in 1882 as the senior Canadian collegium of distinguished scholars, artists, and scientists. Its primary objective is to promote learning and research in the arts, the humanities, and the natural and social sciences.

And this month it awarded UBCO’s John Klironomos one of the highest

accolades a Canadian academic can achieve.

Klironomos, Associate Dean of Research at the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, was humbled at the presentation of the honour.

“It’s nice to be recognized,” he said, “This is an honour in the sense that it’s meant for all academics across the country, it’s not necessarily just a specialty within your field or a society award so yeah, it feels great. It’s certainly an honour.”

Klironomos, a biology professor, specializes in ecology with a focus on the microbial interaction between plants and soil.

He attributes his love of ecology to a professor he had during his undergrad degree at Concordia.

“Question everything [...] that’s probably one of my main values I have, and why I think universities are so valuable.”

JOHN KLIRONOMOS BIOLOGY PROFESSOR

International

NEWS BRIEFS Alex Barberis News Editor

US Declares War on ISIS On September 14, 2014, the United States Secretary of State, John Kerry, held a press conference stating that the United States is “at war” with Islamic State militants.

Previous statements from the United States have labeled their efforts as a “very significant counterterrorism” operation.

“I just loved what he was teaching and I ended up doing a fourth year honours project with him, and that was my first exposure to research. After that I was looking to grad work, and I was looking at grad students in that lab and I thought, “Hey, I could do that.

That looks kinda nice actually”, said Klironomos. “I’m sure part of it is just that I found those things so interesting, and part of it was having a good mentor. It can be really powerful if you get both.”

Klironomos also credits many of his teaching practices and values to this inspirational professor.

“What I really got from him was to be inquisitive and to question everything. I would argue, that’s probably one of the main values that I have, and

Kerry enforced that President Barack Obama is not going to send troops to fight the military organization. Instead, the President is going to build an international coalition to help combat the Islamic State with support from Iraq, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.

Photo by US Embassy Kabul Afghanistan/Flickr Photo Caption: John Kerry in Kabuk, Afghanistan

why I think universities are so valuable—to question things and not take dogma as a given.” said Klironomos.

For students aspiring to do research in the field, Klironomos had a few things to say about the importance of this research.

“I think we need a whole variety of students, with a whole variety of backgrounds, and ideas of where they’re going. There are important things we need to know about these systems, because our world is changing so quickly”.

Interestingly, if he could do it all again, he wouldn’t do it the same way.

“I would have just relaxed a little bit more and allowed myself to be exposed to some more things.”

September 22nd, 2014 | The Phoenix | news@thephoenixnews.com | News Editor: Alexandra Barberis

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JOIN THE TEAM Photo: Philippe Henry/Flickr

Tuition to Increase 13% over four years Annual fees are projected to rise 13 percent on average to approx $7755.

Alex Barberis News Editor I hope you like Kraft Dinner and ramen noodles, because guess what kids, tuition is going up.

These numbers were calculated from a study done by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA). The study looked at tuition trends and compulsory fees in Canada since 1993, as well as projected fees for each province in the next four years.

British Columbia’s tuition and mandatory fees currently stand at approximately $5, 767 and are projected

to increase six percent to $6, 111 in the 2017-2018 academic year. Even with the increase in fees, British Columbia will still maintain its distinction as the 4th cheapest province in which to receive a post-secondary degree.

Alternatively, Ontario, which currently has the highest tuition and mandatory fees, will likely increase by 12 percent. Currently an Ontario student pays approximately $8, 474 but will pay $9, 483 in 2017-2018. Fees in this province have quadrupled over the past twenty years.

Looking for the cheapest tuition in Canada? Pack your bags, and head for Newfoundland and Labrador who, even after the projected four-year spike, will still maintain the lowest tuition in the country. Tuition fees were

National

Rob Ford drops out of mayoral race Canada’s infamous mayor, Rob Ford, has dropped out of the mayoral race.

Following his diagnosis of an abdominal tumour, Rob Ford is dropping out of the race to be Toronto’s next mayor, with his brother Doug Ford registering to run in his place.

“BC’s tuition and mandatory fees are currently at $5, 767 and are projected to increase six percent to $6, 111 in the 20172018 academic year.”

$2, 871 this fall, and their projected rise is estimated to increase to $2, 888. Although the increase is anticipated to be low, the province has increased its fees by 35 percent over the past 20 years.

The report states that provincial funding for universities is inadequate, and the efforts to decrease that gap are often filled with mandatory fees. Such fees (like athletic fees, or student association fees) are subject to few restrictions and equaled approximately $817 on average last year. These mandatory fees were calculated to be highest within the province of Alberta, and lowest in Newfoundland.

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Provincial

BC Teachers Come to a Deal In his statement on September 12, Ford made clear that his medical condition was too severe to continue with the strenuous campaign for mayor.

Preceding the September 12 events, Doug Ford had previously stated that he would be stepping aside from politics to focus on the family business.

Photo by West Annex News/Flikr

A deal has been reached between the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) and the BC Provincial Government (BCPSEA).

Schools will be back in session Monday September 21, 2014 after a deal was reached on September 18, 2014 with 86% of teachers voting yes to the terms of the agreement.

BCTF President Jim Iker stated the agreement wasn’t perfect but it did protect the charter of rights for BC teachers, and provide substantial support for students.

Photo by Province of British Columbia/Flikr

Arts Editor: Jeff Bulmer | arts@thephoenixnews.com | The Phoenix | September 22nd, 2014

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ARTS

Vernon’s Sherry Guenther shows off her “Worship Art” Photo by Jeff Bulmer

A “STEP” IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION: LAKE COUNTRY ART WALK SHOWCASES Okanagan artists band together to donate shoes to developing countries Lake Country fills up with “A Step Forward” themed art & exhibitions Ian Thomas Contributor When one thinks of disaster relief and international aid, what comes to mind? Food, clean water, and medical care, right? But what about something we take for granted on a daily basis— shoes?

That’s the theme this year at the 21st Annual Lake Country ArtWalk—“A

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Step Forward”. Working together with Jim Belshaw, owner of Roy’s Shoes in Kelowna, this year’s ArtWalk aims to spread awareness of the footwear predicament, as well as provide a showcase for local artistic talent. To date, Belshaw’s charity Soles4Souls has collected over 400,000 pairs of shoes to be donated to Haiti and other disaster-ravaged countries around the globe, with a goal of donating 1 million pairs per province within the next 10 years.

The modus operandi behind the ArtWalk was best described by local artist Sherry Gunther, who described it as “providing a venue for artists of all abilities, and it’s an excellent way for artists to gain exposure... [It] shows how rich the Okanagan is with arts.”

Centered at the Lake Country Com-

munity Complex and spilling out into the surrounding streets, the ArtWalk showcases more than 300 artists and over 3000 original pieces, including paintings, sculptures, photography, and more esoteric mediums.

To support the theme of shoe awareness, artists were encouraged to create works befitting the theme “A Step Forward.” Many artists chose to interpret this literally, whilst others took a rather more impressionist interpretation.

ArtWalk also hosted shoe exhibitions, specifically The Ivan Sayer Shoe Collection (which included Gene Simmons’ iconic platform boots), as well as presentations on historic and famous shoes.

Phoenix staff arrived just in time to catch one of the “Paint-Off ” art competitions, in which three painters are

Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons (2013) Suggested for fans of: Dragonball Z, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Hellboy How much do you need to pay attention: Not much Imagine if Guillermo del Toro made a martial arts movie, and you’ll know

“[ArtWalk] is an excellent way for artists to gain exposure... it shows how rich the Okanagan is with arts” SHERRY GUENTHER VERNON ARTIST

what to expect from Stephen Chow’s horror/comedy Journey to the West.

Loosely based on the Chinese epic of the same name, Journey follows Buddhist monk and demon hunter Xuan Zang (Wen Zhang), as he attempts to defeat three demons—a lake monster, a demonic boar, and the Monkey King Sun Wukong—alongside other demon hunters.

Most demon hunters rely on martial arts or special weapons, making for expertly choreographed fights against

pitted head to head with 15 minutes to turn a real-life model into an original piece. We witnessed as Gunther, Sonja Gartner, and Tina Siddiqui turned a table with a pair of red heels, leather sandals, aged running shoes, and a purple potted plant into three distinct works of art.

Many of the artists present used rather unorthodox methods to capture their vision. Photographer Paul Lewendon’s series High Voltage Photography was created by running high voltage current from an industrial power transformer through everyday objects —in this exhibition, roses and conch shells. Using a darkroom as a studio, his photos are illuminated solely by the current forcing its way through the rose or conch in question, producing a starry, nebulous

beautifully realized demons. Zang, however, peacefully attempts to “tame” the demons by singing from the “300 Nursery Rhymes.” While he contributes little to the action sequences, Zang’s quick wit adds levity to the film, while the other demon hunters’ disdain for his methods makes him a greatly sympathetic lead character.

At just over an hour and a half, Journey is a perfectly-paced adventure of a film, with a little something for everybody.

September 22nd, 2014 | The Phoenix | arts@thephoenixnews.com | Art Editor: Jeff Bulmer

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Events September 23

Kryosphere Fernando’s Pub / Cover charge at door / 9PM Edmonton death metal band stops through Kelowna on their West Koast Katastrophe tour.

September 24

UBCO Alumnus Desiree Wagner’s therapeutic art.

Photo by Jeff Bulmer

Left page: Top: Asher Klassen and Zane Wiebe at their Kelowna Comic Jam Stand; Bottom: Tina Sidiqui, Sonja Gartner, and Sherry Guenther in a “Paint-Off” where artists were given 15 minutes to paint a shoe-themed still-life. Right page: Top Paul Lewendon’s “High Voltage Photography”; Bottom: Shoes for the still-life Paint-Offs.

Photos by Jeff Bulmer

3000 PIECES IN EVENT FOR SOLE4SOULS CHARITY effect as a result of the 30-second long exposures he prefers.

Photographer Judy Wasyleshko was something of an oddity at the ArtWalk; she had brought just a single piece with her to present. Rusty Beater 2, a stunning portrait of a decaying pick-up truck in an autumn forest, conveys impressions of wistfulness for a time passed long by, the inevitability of aging, and the impermanence of the human condition. The real gem of the piece, though, comes when Wasyleshko explains that the photo was printed on recycled metal from the very decaying pick-up truck it portrays.

UBCO was represented as well. Desiree Wagner—who graduated in 2012 —presented her series on eco-art; inspired by fossilization, sedimentation,

Artists were encouraged to create works befitting the theme ‘A Step Forward’ and spirituality, her works are entirely made with all-natural materials. Seeing her art as therapeutic, her goal is to use art as a healing medium for mental health.

Phoenix alumnus Asher Klassen showcased the current status of his Kelowna Comic Jam, a collaborative storytelling initiative that he described as a sort of “comic telephone”, where multiple artists contribute to a single story, with the aim of creating a close-knit artistic community. Current UBCO student Zane Wiebe was also on hand to present his creation, a cardbased artistic inspiration game aimed at solving the issues that arise when one wants to create but lacks direction.

While the full showcase of artists has ended, the “A Step Forward” gallery is on display in the Lake Country Community Hall for the rest of the month of September. Put your best foot forward and support the artists of the Okanagan!

FCCS Visiting Author Series – Ashley Little & Garry Gottfriedson Okanagan Regional Library / Free/ 7PM The latest installment of the FCCS Visiting Author Series brings in UBCO MFA candidate Ashley Little and Kamloops author Garry Gottfriedson.

September 26

Draw By Night 2 – New Breed Alternator Gallery / Free / 7PM The FCCS hosts its second drawing party. The theme “New Breed” is inspired by the works of Troy Stallard.

September 27

KMan and The 45s Doc Willoughby’s / 9PM Montreal Rock/Ska band hits Doc Willoughby’s for their 2014 West Coast Tour.

October 2

Kinnie Starr Habitat / $15 / 8PM Calgary singer-songwriter brings “hip hop aggro groove” to the Habitat.

October 3

Jonas and the Massive Attraction Doc Willoughby’s / $15 / 7PM Montreal’s Jonas & the Massive Attraction’s tour for their 2013 album “Live Out Loud” finally brings them to Kelowna.

October 3 The Punisher (2014) Suggested for fans of: Spiderman, Dredd, Pulp Fiction How much do you need to pay attention: Not Much

When retired FBI agent Frank Castle (Thomas Jane) becomes the only survivor of a massacre at a family reunion, he is reborn as The Punisher: a vigilante with the sole purpose of getting revenge on the people responsible.

Punisher unfolds like a typical action/revenge movie, with Castle taking down increasingly tough bad guys in his quest for vengeance. Meanwhile, the movie has all the standard tropes: romantic subplot, comic relief characters, action scenes set to soothing music, etc.

Where Punisher goes above and beyond is in the casting of John Travolta as villain Howard Saint. Beginning as a hardened mob boss, Saint slowly goes crazy as everything and everyone he’s

ever loved is torn apart by Castle. By the time the two finally meet, the pathetic, limping, paranoid Saint commands more of the audience’s sympathy than Castle.

While Punisher is far from the best superhero movie out there, it is definitely Travolta’s best performance to date, and ought to be watched for that alone.

Jonas and the Massive Attraction Doc Willoughby’s / $15 / 7PM Montreal’s Jonas & the Massive Attraction’s tour for their 2013 album “Live Out Loud” finally brings them to Kelowna.

Arts Editor: Jeff Bulmer | arts@thephoenixnews.com | The Phoenix | September 22nd, 2014

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Clockwise from top right: Singer Brett Emmons of The Glorious Sons’; Darren Glover and Gavin Brown of Flash Lightnin’; Airbourne. Photos by Jeff Bulmer

Concert Review: Airbourne Puts on “Best night in Kelowna. Ever” Australian hard-rockers hit Flashbacks as part of their “Live It Up 2014 Tour” The Glorious Sons, Flash Lightnin’ and Airbourne play new albums to hungry fans.

Jeff Bulmer Arts Editor When the doors to Flashbacks opened at 9 PM last Monday, the night’s first band was already setting up, and was quick to start just before 9:30. Early concert-goers were treated to some great hard-rock from Flash Lightnin’, playing primarily from

their new album For the Sinners. Flash Lightnin’s show was smooth, with most songs masterfully bleeding into each other, save for a few breaks to address the crowd. With the way their set went, I don’t think anyone doubted singer Darren Glover when he declared September 15, 2014, “the best Monday night in Kelowna, ever.”

Next up were Kingston, Ontario’s Glorious Sons (see album review below). After being introduced by Power 104’s Tim Allan, the band launched straight into the appropriately titled “Heavy,” instantly bringing everyone back to the dance floor. From there, the band continued to play their new album, The Union, almost in full, as well as some crowd favourites from their first EP, Shapeless Art. Singer

Brett Emmons proved himself quite the frontman, constantly moving on stage and addressing the crowd often.

Over the course of the show, he told a story about his life before the Glorious Sons; introduced the band during “Baby,” a more mellow song; and went on a rant against Gene Simmons (the most recent musician to proclaim that “Rock is Dead”), all the while engaging and moving with the audience. By the band’s final songs—“Mama” and “Ruby”—all of Flashbacks was singing along as loudly as they could.

At 11:20, the lights dimmed and the dance floor filled in as the theme from “Terminator” blasted through the speakers. When Airbourne finally ran onstage, the rest of the club started running too, giving way to a moshpit

that would last the rest of the night.

Not to be outdone, the band was also in constant motion, especially guitarist and lead singer Joel O’Keefe. Anytime he had a break from playing, he was either opening beer cans by bashing them against his head, running around on stage, or drawing attention to himself some other way. For example, during the song “Girls in Black,” he let himself be carried through the crowd to perform his solo from the bar.

Flashbacks collectively lost its mind for Airbourne. One guy in the front leaned in too close after being wished a happy birthday by O’Keefe (he was wearing a hat that said “It’s my birthday”), actually falling onstage before being removed by security. During the last song, “Runnin’ Wild,” one

girl rushed onstage and made out with guitarist David Roads before she, too, was escorted offstage.

Unfortunately, the single drawback of the entire night was during the Airbourne show. As a band that uses a lot of feedback, the sound mix was raw, especially compared to the earlier bands. While this was the sound they were going for, difficulties in mixing made the entire show nigh-unlistenable noise from certain spots in the room.

Sound-mixing aside, the bands’ energy onstage, coupled with the enthusiasm of Flashback’s metalheads and great music, made it impossible not to have a good time on “the best Monday night in Kelowna, ever.”

Maybe by next week I’ll have my hearing back, too.

The Union

The album starts strong with heavy fist-pumpers “Man Made Man” and “Heavy,” before moving on into the softer, yet anthemic “Hard Times” and “Lightning.” The remainder of the album is about half uplifting radio-rock and half hard-rock staples, with two ballads thrown in.

The highlight of the album is the title track, which beautifully fuses the radio- and hard-rock elements found on The Union. “The Union” is catchy enough to be singable all the way

through, with a great rhythm contribution from drummer Adam Paquette and bassist Chris Huot (whose bass part is my personal favourite part of the song). Finally, the lyrics just speak about being yourself, and who can disagree with that?

Picking a highlight on this album is cruel though. I’ve had The Union on repeat since I got it, and if I didn’t, I can’t think of a song I wouldn’t regularly return to.

by the Glorious Sons

ALBUM REVIEW Jeff Bulmer Contributor

Kingston Ontario hard-rockers The Glorious Sons are a force to be reckoned with. After gaining traction with last year’s EP Shapeless Music, the band got right back to writing for their debut album. Released on September 16, The Union is eleven excellent tracks that’ll get stuck in your head and stay there for days.

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September 22nd, 2014 | The Phoenix | features@thephoenixnews.com | Features Editor: Sasha Curry

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The paradox of the modern yogi Sasha Curry Features Editor

Photos by Lynnette Oon

Spirituality in the modern world is taking on a new meaning, with Lululemon, fancy yoga retreats, and the “Eat, Pray, Love” mentality blossoming.

UBCO student and yoga instructor, Alexa Torontow, discusses views on sacrifice, spirituality, and clean living with The Phoenix.

The Happy Hippy Lifestyle The first time that I caught my dad meditating, I was six years old. I burst into the living room after school on a Friday afternoon and there he sat, cross legged and perfectly poised in front of the fireplace in his neon workout t-shirt and shorts — his eyes closed. How boring, I thought. I tried it once or twice with him during my childhood, giving it a few three-minute trials before deciding that a quiet place was definitely not my happy place.

In middle school, I witnessed the blossoming of the Lululemon craze in B.C. — for my 13th birthday I was asking for absolutely anything Lululemon that my parents could afford. My parents gave me a headband.

In 2006, “Eat, Pray, Love,” a novel by Elizabeth Gilbert, soared to number one on the New York Times Best Seller List, resting there for weeks. Furthermore, Oprah featured it in a couple

of episodes of her television show and eventually the book sold over 6 million copies, making it the treasure of the neighborhood mothers’ coffee shop book swaps for some time. And then in 2010, the movie came out.

All of a sudden, I started calculating how much a meditation retreat in Bali would cost me — an exotic retreat like this must be crucial to my spiritual well being, right? Maybe I would need some quiet time away from ordinary life to really understand myself before university.

I noticed a sort of theme in my generation beginning to assert itself more and more over the years. Imitation Lululemon yoga wear stores started popping up in the mall, gemstones became a celebrity status symbol (think Heidi and Spencer’s obnoxious accessory rocks in The Hills), and expensive Buddha’s from home décor boutiques decorated the fire mantles of the trendiest condos. Today, even diets have begun to follow the purity trend, captioned by #cleaneating hashtags littering Instagram pages, and bought

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Sweat-wicking tank top: $58 Lululemon yoga pants: $98 Yoga mat with strap: $48 Strap to carry yoga mat: $18 Yoga headband: 18 Infuser water bottle: $25 Eat, Pray, Love paperback: $9 Trip to Bali to find self: $3240 Becoming a modern yogi: PRICELESS “ Spirituality has turned into a sort of beautifully appealing trend, available for purchase. ”

through swanky juicers promising the extraction of the purest form of vitamins from your fruit stand (to get a gist of this market, an “Omega Vert Juicer” costs $349.99 at Costco. A hefty price to pay for some clean green juice.) Spirituality has turned into a sort of beautifully appealing trend, available for purchase. I often catch the sight of key chains dangling “Y Yoga”, and other prestigious studio membership tags hanging from the pockets of the extremely well dressed modern hippies meandering around town.

Society has become more spiritually aware in a warped, paradoxical fashion. Whether they are doing so on their own account, or simply following a trend, is unclear — but at the end of the day, spirituality is becoming noticed, and a more prominent value in society.

Exploring the roots of the trendy Yogi lifestyle link it specifically to dharma, the teachings of Buddha. A religion originating in India, Buddhism

Tank top: $58 Image from lululemon.com

tells the story of Siddhartha Gautama, who after a spiritual journey achieved Bodhi (enlightenment) to become Buddha, who began to spread his teachings with the ultimate goal of Nirvana — a state of enlightenment and peace. Themes in Buddhism include reincarnation, the belief that much of life involves suffering, and recognizing no god of judgment and furthermore, that only by quieting the mind can one connect with the power of the larger universe. Those who are truly Buddhist see each daily action as having spiritual consequences.

In search of someone who could accurately tell the tale of the trending Yogi lifestyle, as well as decipher its connection (or failure to connect) to spirituality, I found UBCO student and Yoga teacher Alexa Torontow.

Possessing an RYT certification in hatha yoga, Alexa claims that the only requirement for her to receive acceptance into her Yoga teaching certification program was “the desire to dive

it made me feel better on a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual level.”

deeper into the teachings, a willingness of vulnerability and humility, and an openness for the experience to turn your world upside down (in the absolute best way).” Furthermore, Alexa’s training entailed 28 consecutive days, consisting of 200 hours of class and practicum work, which she completed on an island in Nicaragua.

On spirituality:

On clean living:

On living the lifestyle:

I asked Alexa about sacrifice, her spirituality, being a Yogi, and her opinion on the latest #cleanliving hippy trends — here’s what she told me:

On sacrifice:

“My lifestyle has changed quite dramatically since I began yoga, but I wouldn’t classify any change as a sacrifice. Dropping self-destructive, self-limiting habits, behaviors, and beliefs has been one of the most wonderful things I have “given up”. It really has been the best gift I could give to myself. Everything I changed about my lifestyle occurred simply because

“An authentic Yogic lifestyle varies immensely due to a variety of lineages, disciplines, and individual beliefs. It’s an exploration of the self, to the self, so in my opinion trying to encompass or explain an authentic Yogic lifestyle would be like trying to define an authentic human experience. Sometimes I get called one, but I feel far from what a hippy might be. I prefer not having to wear shoes, or clothes for that matter (but I think everyone feels this way though). I eat as closely to the earth as possible and I love being rooted in nature.”

ers, as well as every single thing in this universe. It is a practice that strengthens connectedness from the microcosm to the macrocosm. It is a part of life that connects to where we came from, and where we will eventually dissolve back into. Spirituality allows us to move deeper into our own experience here, and promotes a relationship of trust, honesty, and respect for it all. It allows us to move beyond the divides of individuals and experience the underlying pulse and interconnectedness of life. To me spirituality is an ever changing, rapidly evolving, expansive, exploratory, intimate relationship. It is an eternal friend, a teacher, and a mirror.”

Yoga pants: $98 Image from lululemon.com

“Spirituality to me is an extension, or a bridge, from the self to all that is. Spirituality allows for a deep sense of connection with oneself, and as a result a deeper connection with oth-

”Ah “clean” living. I see this commonly used hashtag more and more these days. I think “clean” living, just as healthy living, is totally subjective. With clean living in regards to

food, I believe it should be nourishing, facilitate energy and vitality, and most importantly make us feel wonderful. In my view I do live in that way. I believe food is medicine so I eat variety of whole foods and herbs in their most natural state, and choose local and organic whenever possible. I love eating and living in this way simply because it makes me feel the best!”

Yoga mat with strap: $66 Image from ebay.com

As for the paradox of today’s spiritual-Yogi based consumer market, Alexa believes that the fad is merely a reflection of society’s shifted values and beliefs (for the better), describing this as “an increase in [spiritual] awareness.”

“Not surprisingly, the consumer market has hoped on board, initiating a new stream of fashion, marketing, and advertising. What I think is awesome about this shift, trend, fad, or whatever it may be is that when people associate themself with a certain group Infuser bottle: $25 it dramatically influences the choices Image from walmart.com

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people make. What I’ve noticed with this one is that it’s bringing more people to Yoga, to meditation, trying out different ways of eating, as well as bringing awareness back to the environment. Which is awesome! But we need to stay aware that wearing tie die, peace signs, and clothing that says “Namaste” isn’t bringing equilibrium to the current imbalanced world. All collective change starts at the individual level, so if the “modern hippy” intent is to help and heal our society and find peace across the world maybe we need to focus a bit more on what we’re doing with our time and less with what outfit we have on while doing it.”

Namaste, UBCO. Oh — hold on. Let me grab my $88 Lululemon yoga mat to do “Downward Dog” this moment - will someone snap a picture for Instagram?

Yogi retreats around the globe Green Gulch Farm Zen Centre Muir Beach, California

Located in a eucalyptus-wooded valley north of San Francisco, off of Muir Beach and the Pacific Ocean, this retreat is primarily a residential facility for serious zazen students, leading to less instruction than most meditation retreats. The 115-acre property includes several meditation and seminar spaces, a yurt, as well as a working organic farm and garden. Guests can also attend workshops in organic cultivation, beekeeping, and edible plants.

The Middle Way Meditation Retreat Loei, Thailand

Surrounded by rolling green hills and northeastern Thailand tropical forest, “The Middle Way” encompasses several indoor and outdoor meditation spaces, waterfall-fed gardens, and an outdoor dining pavilion. In this retreat, guests are expected to refrain from all destructive behavior. This includes telling lies and killing any living creature (even bugs).

Shambhala Mountain Centre Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Ananda in the Himalayas Uttaranchal, India.

Holy Isle Isle of Arran, Scotland

Osho Meditation Resort Pune, India

Including several meditation & yoga pavilions set among gardens, a 21,000-square-foot Showcasing 600 acres of bospa and the former Maharajah’s tanical gardens, a bird sanctuary, several spacious meditation halls, palace (which now houses a tea as well as the Great Stupa of Dhar- lounge), Ananda provides one-onone as well as group meditation makaya, a traditional Buddhist sessions. A minibar and television shrine; Shambhala also facilitates also come with each suite, ironiworkshops for children, painters, cally. and writers as well as yogis.

Located on Scotland’s coast, Holy Isle is a private, two-milelong island just off the Isle of Arran. Meditation retreats take place at the north end of the island (referred to as the Centre for World Peace and Health).

Walking paths follow the coastline and through the island’s hilly, grassy interior. Because of the island’s delicate ecosystem, some areas cannot be explored on foot.

Just outside Mumbai, this retreat includes extensive Zen gardens, a soaring meditation auditorium, and seminar spaces set inside a complex of pyramids. All guests are expected to wear maroon robes during their stay, and “Active meditations” including dancing and vocalizing are the signatures at Osho.

Tennis courts, a nightclub, and a mini-mall are also located in the retreat (Hmm..).

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people make. What I’ve noticed with this one is that it’s bringing more people to Yoga, to meditation, trying out different ways of eating, as well as bringing awareness back to the environment. Which is awesome! But we need to stay aware that wearing tie die, peace signs, and clothing that says “Namaste” isn’t bringing equilibrium to the current imbalanced world. All collective change starts at the individual level, so if the “modern hippy” intent is to help and heal our society and find peace across the world maybe we need to focus a bit more on what we’re doing with our time and less with what outfit we have on while doing it.”

Namaste, UBCO. Oh — hold on. Let me grab my $88 Lululemon yoga mat to do “Downward Dog” this moment - will someone snap a picture for Instagram?

Yogi retreats around the globe Green Gulch Farm Zen Centre Muir Beach, California

Located in a eucalyptus-wooded valley north of San Francisco, off of Muir Beach and the Pacific Ocean, this retreat is primarily a residential facility for serious zazen students, leading to less instruction than most meditation retreats. The 115-acre property includes several meditation and seminar spaces, a yurt, as well as a working organic farm and garden. Guests can also attend workshops in organic cultivation, beekeeping, and edible plants.

The Middle Way Meditation Retreat Loei, Thailand

Surrounded by rolling green hills and northeastern Thailand tropical forest, “The Middle Way” encompasses several indoor and outdoor meditation spaces, waterfall-fed gardens, and an outdoor dining pavilion. In this retreat, guests are expected to refrain from all destructive behavior. This includes telling lies and killing any living creature (even bugs).

Shambhala Mountain Centre Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Ananda in the Himalayas Uttaranchal, India.

Holy Isle Isle of Arran, Scotland

Osho Meditation Resort Pune, India

Including several meditation & yoga pavilions set among gardens, a 21,000-square-foot Showcasing 600 acres of bospa and the former Maharajah’s tanical gardens, a bird sanctuary, several spacious meditation halls, palace (which now houses a tea as well as the Great Stupa of Dhar- lounge), Ananda provides one-onone as well as group meditation makaya, a traditional Buddhist sessions. A minibar and television shrine; Shambhala also facilitates also come with each suite, ironiworkshops for children, painters, cally. and writers as well as yogis.

Located on Scotland’s coast, Holy Isle is a private, two-milelong island just off the Isle of Arran. Meditation retreats take place at the north end of the island (referred to as the Centre for World Peace and Health).

Walking paths follow the coastline and through the island’s hilly, grassy interior. Because of the island’s delicate ecosystem, some areas cannot be explored on foot.

Just outside Mumbai, this retreat includes extensive Zen gardens, a soaring meditation auditorium, and seminar spaces set inside a complex of pyramids. All guests are expected to wear maroon robes during their stay, and “Active meditations” including dancing and vocalizing are the signatures at Osho.

Tennis courts, a nightclub, and a mini-mall are also located in the retreat (Hmm..).

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September 22nd, 2014 | The Phoenix | life@thephoenixnews.com | Life Editor: Maranda Wilson

LIFE

Photos by Lynnette Oon

The Third annual Underwear Run: A run to raise awareness for Cancer below the belt We asked organizer Alexa Coherty about the impetus for the event and how students can get involved in cancer-related volunteering.

Alexa Coherty: “I wanted to organize this event because cancer isn’t usually a condition that university students are thinking about. However, rates of testicular cancer are actually highest in university-aged men, and the HPV vaccine, which can help prevent cervical cancer, is something that women at UBCO should be aware of. I also think it is extremely important to support the Ca-

HOW TO DO LAUNDRY ON CAMPUS Part one of Shit Your Parents Should’ve Taught You, a series helping you adjust to life in university

Maranda WIlson Life Editor

1.Load it up

You have to spend $5 on an empty laundry card first.

Keyword being empty. You then need to put a minimum of $2.50 on it ($1.25 for the washer, and another $1.25 for the dryer). The machines found in the Cascades laundry room and Simi lobby accept credit and debit. If you want to load your card using cash, you need to head over to the housing office.

nadian Cancer Society, because they provide amazing support for people who are going through cancer themselves, as well as their family members and friends. Like most people, my family has been affected by cancer, so volunteering with the CCS is one of my ways of honouring and remembering loved ones who have passed away.

This event was put on by the UBCO Cancer Club. We didn’t have any other sponsors this year, but we are interested in partnering with people for next year. Other organizations/clubs on campus can get in touch with me at alex.cloherty@gmail.com if they are interested in partnering.

An interested student can join the Cancer Club on campus to start! It is a great hub for volunteering.”

2. Shove it in the hole

Don’t overfill the machine, or your clothes won’t be properly cleaned. The average student only needs to know two settings: whites and colours. If you’re looking for a full description of all settings, call your mom. You want to separate whites from colours/darks, but, if the clothes have been washed numerous times you can sometimes stick everything in one load to save $.

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If you want to share your own travel / Go Global story, contact life@thephoenixnews.com

Left: Kiss on the Isle of Staffa Photo by Michael Kiss Right: “Andromeda” Sculpture by Michael Kiss

THE EDINBURGH EXPERIENCE: UBCO SCULPTOR MICHAEL KISS GOES GLOBAL School in Edinburgh is expensive, but the city has a lot of free museums, galleries, & historic sites Scotland has many castles & ruins; some even feature Viking graffiti Michael Kiss Contributor Travelling takes you out of a familiar setting and routine, whether for a few days or an entire semester. When I registered for the Go Global program in my 3rd year, I had no idea it would be one of my most important decisions, leading to one of the most significant experiences of my academic career.

When I first began at UBCO three years ago, I knew I wanted to do art, but I did not know what medium I would focus on. I had moved from a small Saskatchewan town where most people knew each other by name, so Kelowna was a big place in comparison. By my third year I had become familiar with my surroundings, and I now call Kelowna my home. I had similar feelings as I stepped off the plane in Edinburgh, Scotland to begin my six month exchange at the University of Edinburgh School of Art. Once I was settled in to dorm life, I felt strangely disconnected but quickly decided to explore my new surroundings with a hike up Arthurs Seat and visits to Edinburgh Castle and the Red Fort Indian restaurant. I knew

3. Slide it in... slowly

Gently slide your card into the slot; the machines are older than your grandparents. The chances of your machine being out of order are about 3 in 8.

The chances of your machine containing a displaced sock from the last user are 2/8. The chances of your machine smelling of grass and b.o. are definitely 8/8.

that I wanted to carve stone and cast bronze, but I did not have a familiarity with sources for materials (and when I did find materials they were often four times the price). Luckily, I found free stone to carve and ended up not casting bronze due to cost and persistent clay thieves.

There was also the difference in teaching style and delivery: the classes were almost entirely self-directed and grading was definitely different, but I used these differences to my advantage.

My focus became an intense relationship with stone as a sculpture medium, with less emphasis on deadlines.

Outside of classes there was a lot to do and take in. There were plenty of museums with fantastic collections ranging from ancient history to

4. Pay up and don’t forget to pull out

Push either the whites or bright colours button, depending on your load. Unless you’re fancy and require another setting (again, ask your momma), you really only need those two.

Remember to remove your card.

Note: Towels should be washed separately unless you want pilling on your clothes.

modern objects. Although Edinburgh is an expensive place to go to school, there are many museums, galleries, and historic sites with free admission. Going on day tours was also a great choice that familiarized me with the area around Edinburgh through colourful tour guides and their quirky yet educational information. There are many private tour companies; I did a one day tour to Roslyn Chapel with Rabbie Tours, offering inexpensive day trips in and around Edinburgh.

In the last month of my Go Global exchange, I hiked Hadrian’s Wall, travelled up the western coast of Scotland, visited a lot of castles and ruins, toured the Isles of Staffa and Mull, and finally arrived in the Orkney Islands. Because of my love of stone and history, the

Orkneys has been a place I have wanted to visit for a long time.

Neolithic sites that are at least 5000 years old like Skara Brae, Maeshowe, and the Stenness Standing Stones are incredible to read about, but to get the whole significance of them you need to visit firsthand. In Maeshowe, for example, there is Viking graffiti similar to what you would find in modern bathroom stalls, colourfully engraved to inform you that if you are looking for a good time, find the widow Ingibiorg, or that Tholfir Kolbeinsson worked very hard to carve “these” runes high up.

The Go Global exchange was a valuable experience academically, but the experiences of travelling to Italy and around Scotland, and people met during my time abroad were life-changing.

5. Pour it up pour it up

All you rich kids who use the detergent “pods” can skip this step. The rest of us who buy our own laundry detergent, and aren’t sent pods by our parents, need to pour the detergent into the cap according to the size of the load. Refer to the back of the bottle to figure out how much detergent you need. I would suggest using whatever detergent your parents use so you can call home if you’re stuck.

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Events September 24

Downtown Kelowna After 5

Kelowna Art Gallery (1315 Water St.) / $10 / 5-7pm Come sample Kelowna’s local food, wine, and beer to celebrate the fall kick off at the Kelowna Art Gallery. This is a plastic free event.

September 24

Hack the Library

LIB 111 / Free / 1-2pm Tips and tricks for getting the most out of your library!

Learn cost effective tips to get the most out of the library on entertainment and more in this informative workshop.

September 26

Composite image by Cam Welch

HOW MUCH PROTEIN POWDER SHOULD YOU ACTUALLY CONSUME? Your body can only actually use about half of what’s in the average scoop of protein powder Morgan Hunter Contributor

0.8g

per kg of body weight per day Recommended protein intake for most people

In a typical day, you hit the gym, sweat it out with free weights, get your swell on. As you leave, feeling tired but accomplished, you throw a scoop of your favourite post-workout protein powder in your shaker with some milk or water and drink up, knowing you are getting the most out of your workout. But are you really?

Proteins are the foundation of bones and teeth, and have many different functions throughout the body includ-

ing regulating blood glucose levels and making up red blood cells. Protein is better known for its role in the growth and maintenance of muscle tissue, so it’s easy to see why protein powders are so widely consumed after lifting weights. But how much is too much?

The Institute of Medicine of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences has set a protein level that meets the needs of most of the population. This Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) is 0.8 g per kg of body weight per day. For a 160pound person, that’s 58 g, an amount easily reached through your diet alone.

Protein is definitely needed in order to help in the repair of muscles after a workout. However, most protein powders have more protein than the body can handle at one time. After finishing a workout, there is a short

window where your body is more efficient at reversing the breakdown of muscle and replenishing your energy stores. It’s during these 1 or 2 hours that you should eat protein, but no more than 10-14 grams, or 0.1g per kg of body weight. After this, your body can’t utilize any more. Think of it like a pool: you fill the pool with water, and once it’s full, the water overflows.

Most protein powders have about 25 grams of protein per scoop, and your body can only utilize half of that. The other half is broken down by the body and turned into fat for storage. This process also puts a huge strain on your kidneys, as they work to excrete the excess nitrogen found in the proteins.

So you can gulp as much whey as you like, but your body can’t use much more than you already get in your diet.

6. Wait for the finish

I’m sure your parents scared you with stories of people stealing laundry, and I’m sure it’s happened, but leaving to do something more exciting than watching laundry tumble is okay.

I like to think the people at UBCO are nice and won’t do something so petty. But set a timer on your phone, because people will throw your clothes out of the washer if you leave them for hours.

7. Put it in the second hole and repeat

Take all your kindaclean clothes and throw them all in the dryer and repeat the first few steps (replace the detergent with a dryer sheet). Voila!

Photos by Lynnette Oon

Culture Crawl Kelowna Rotary Centre for the Arts / Free / 6-9pm Sign up for one of three guided crawls through Kelowna’s art and music hubs.

Crawl 1 - City Councillor Colin Basran Crawl 2 - Q103 morning DJ Susan Knight Crawl 3 - Angie Clowry, Account Executive Bell Media/1150 AMCrawl Visit http://www.culturecrawlkelowna.com to reserve a spot.

September 26

Draw by Night 2 – New Breed

Alternator Gallery (421 Cawston Ave) / Free / 7-9pm Materials and food will be provided to get creative in this drawing party inspired by sculpturalist Troy Stallard.

October 2

Fall Shop and Swap

Kelowna Laurel Building (1304 Ellis Street) / $3 / 6-9pm Shop, swap, and sell gently used clothing items, accessories, home décor, and baby items.

Visit: www.okanaganshopandswap.com for more details and table rental information.

Sports Editor: Kevin Ilomin | sports@thephoenixnews.com | The Phoenix | September 22nd, 2014

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SPORTS

“It’s something

you always want to coach—when there’s adversity, the guys get back up, compete, and fight. It [shows] the character to compete.”

Dante Zanatta on his team’s comeback wins against UFV and TWU.

Only UFV & UBCO have won both their first home games of a debut season Heat look forward in new Canada West digs

Photo by: UBCO Athletics

Only UBCO has won both their first home & road games of a debut season

HEAT MEN HAVE HOTTEST DEBUT IN MODERN CANADA WEST HISTORY Size of players paying dividends as team goes 3-1 in first two weeks.

Zanatta credits players’ work in practice and preseason.

Kevin Ilomin Sports Editor In the winter of 2011, fresh from making the jump from the college leagues to Canada West, the UBCO Heat men’s volleyball team went off on a 3-0 rip their first three games of the season, and of their careers as a CIS-level squad. They would do the unthinkable and go on to make the playoffs later on at the start of 2012—a first for teams in their debut season in the big leagues.

This year, the men’s soccer squad has gotten off to a similar hot start. Though they did not win their first three games straight, they won three of the first four, just like men’s volleyball would in 201112 (they dropped their fourth game). In the “modern era” of Canada West soccer (circa 2006 onwards), no other new entry team has completed such a feat.

After their first two weekends, the men’s soccer team sat near the top of the Pacific Division of Canada West, trailing the UBC Thunderbirds for first in the division by a single game. On weekend three the men faced and fell to those same Thunderbirds and the Victoria Vikes, two traditional powerhouse teams that pushed this Kelowna group to their limits.

“You’re not going to do that every week,” said Heat men’s soccer head

BY THE NUMBERS Kevin Ilomin Sports Editor

“No one can take those points away from us.”

DANTE ZANATTA HEAT MEN’S SOCCER COACH coach Dante Zanatta, talking about the team’s wins on weekend two as wins three and four were come-from-behind struggles that were never guaranteed.

“No one can take those points away from us.”

Indeed, even after losing their contests with Victoria and Vancouver,

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the Heat still boast a .500 record and have lots of time to get back into playoff contention.

The Phoenix wrote last issue about how Zanatta was going to be the ultimate mastermind behind this crew’s successes and failures, with each body this year specially handpicked by the fourth-year coach.

“It’s the players,” he would say in reply, however, heaping all of the credit on a group who have “all bought in.”

But what other factors, besides buyin, explain this early season success in a tough new league?

Size a big thing. Though Zanatta likes to understandably redirect the conversation, the extra length of a number of his rookies, and a couple of veteran players who have stepped up into bigger roles this year, makes a big difference. Canada

The number of goals that fifth-year vet Austin Jones of men’s soccer needs to surpass his old teammate, Thomas Simkins (2005-2012) for tops on the career list at school.

Jones currently has sixteen to his name, and two more will make him the all-time great at this school.

West is a physical game; Zanatta knew this, and loaded up big.

Speaking of size, second-year goalkeeper Christopher “Tate” Cuthill has been a monster in net. The 6’5” Delta, BC product takes up a lot of space, and has largely been on point against opposing offenses.

The Heat offense is also much more coordinated than in seasons past. The game winners against UFV and then Trinity Western were combination plays with excellent ‘hockey-assists’.

The team is making a big splash for their first year in CIS, and if history can be an accurate predictor, those early wins might pay big postseason dividends down the road. That early success has already let the Heat emerge without a losing record after weekend three’s onslaught from two top teams.

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The ranking, as of this writing, of the Heat women’s golf team amongst CCAA teams across Canada.

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Each week, we pick one male and one female athlete to spotlight based on recent performances.

If you’re at a Heat game and are impressed by your favourite player, drop us a line and tell us why they deserve to be Athlete of the Week!

inside the furnace Here you’ll find quotables on what’s happening around The Furnace and the Heat within, so check it out!

Kevin Ilomin Sports Editor

“I’m her biggest supporter so it

was great to see her come in for her home opener.”

First-year goalkeeper Francesca Balletta, displaying love for her senior teammate in goalkeeper Christine Tallon, who has battled a hand injury and was late checking in to the team’s home opener versus UFV.

“You wonder why I’m grey, eh?”

Photos by UBCO Athletics

Text by Kevin Ilomin

athletes of the week: courtney hemmerling & enzo paal COURTNEY HEMMERLING 1st year, Kelowna, BC

ENZO PAAL 2nd year, Coldstream, BC

Scored first goal of career vs No. 2 Trinity Western

Sealed a game winning goal in extra time to shock Fraser Valley

Regular starter in her rookie season

Scored first goal of season; tenth of career

Hemmerling, a rookie native to Kelowna, was a bright spot for the Heat women’s soccer team, following their deflating defeat at the hands of the two-time defending national champions, the Trinity Western Spartans. Finding themselves down in a 0-3 hole, Hemmerling would power her way through for an easy finish on the left side, giving the Heat some hope to hold on to against the No. 2 team. The Heat went on to lose 5-1 to Trinity.

Hemmerling has logged impressive minutes under coach Claire Paterson, and has started every match so far this season. The Kelowna Secondary School graduate promises to be a developing star on a young squad new to the league.

The “Paalbearer” shut the lights off for the visiting Fraser Valley Cascades in extra time to claim the men’s soccer team’s second win of the season. The goal was Enzo’s first of the season, and tenth of his twoyear stand with the Heat thus far.

“I wanted it really bad,” said Paal, immediately following the team’s win and his clutch goal. “Dylan [Abbott, 4th year, Salmon Arm, BC] took a free kick, and then Ryan Jerry [1st year, Summerland, BC] made a run down the line and crossed it near the post, and I hit it right footed in.”

For his efforts, Paal was named the Canada West 2nd Star of the Week. The league offers a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd star award to three individuals each week.

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Number of goals that Heat men’s soccer rookie Cole Kingzett has under his belt, only a short time into his career at UBC Okanagan

Oct 17

The date when indoor sports kick off in The Furnace. The Heat Volleyball teams begin their 201415 campaign with home matches against the Trinity Western Spartans

Men’s soccer coach Dante Zanatta, full tongue-in-cheek following his team’s matchup with Fraser Valley. Zanatta was referring to the excitement—and tension—that has followed his team as of late.

“We’re a new team, not only

in the league, but we have fifty percent new players on our team.

So it’s super encouraging to see us come out, compete, and compete well against the reigning national champions.”

Women’s soccer coach Claire Paterson on the necessary perspective for the team’s success and failures now and for the rest of the season.

“Oh boy, I’m glad I live in this

sunshine city. Scorch doesn’t do too well without HEAT!” Heat mascot Scorch, reflecting on his odds of survival in the wintery conditions that have struck areas of Alberta so far in September.

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The difference in points between the gold medal winning USA team and runner-up Serbia at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain.

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1800

Gym memberships have been sold so far this year.

1400

Gym memberships were sold for the entire 2014-2015 acedemic year.

500

Students signed up for intramurals

Overlooking the Hangar Photo by: UBCO Heat At right: Intramurals are a great way to develop lasting relationships outside of the classroom Photo contributed by UBCO Campus Recreation

DON’T JUST BREAK A SWEAT IN THE FURNACE! WELCOME TO CAMPUS REC Facilities have doubled in size in last 3 years; additions include ball-hockey rink, beach vball courts, & Hangar Kevin Ilomin Sports Editor This will be Campus Recreation Manager Layne McDougall’s fifth year at the helm of recreation activities on campus. For her it has been an “exceptional journey,” where extensive feedback from students, staff, faculty, and community members has culminated in significant expansion to the facilities and programs offered by UBCO. “There has been a push not only from the student population, but from

WHAT CAMPUS REC OFFERS

staff, faculty, and senior administration to be an active, healthy campus,” said McDougall, adding that they are aiming to “keep our prices as affordable as we can to ensure that financial barriers are not a problem for any students, staff, or faculty.”

Nearly 1,800 memberships have been sold, compared to 1,400 in the entire 2013-2014 year. Meanwhile, over 500 students have registered in intramurals. Six sports, with between one to three skill levels, are available.

“Our intramural program is still thriving and still popular as it has ever been,” said McDougall. “We’re looking to keep the same number of leagues but decrease the length of the leagues to keep more students engaged for [longer] and make sure that we’re not

“We’re looking to keep the same number of [intramural] leagues but decrease the length” interrupting their academic schedules.”

She went on to add that Campus Rec is planning to hold separate tournaments and events at the shoulders of the leagues for those still interested.

Since two summers ago, campus recreation facilities have more than doubled in size and scope. In June 2013, The Hangar fitness centre opened its doors for the first time, and in the following fall the beach volleyball courts opened for public use, as well as the ball-hockey rink behind the Purcell residence.

“There’s always room to grow. We have really responded to the requests for open, no-charge recreation spaces on campus,” said McDougall. Looking at expansion in the future, she says it is unlikely to happen without private funding similar to what The Hangar received (Kelowna Flightcraft made a donation through “Start An Evolution”). First on the wish list, though, would be new gymnasium space.

“Our gymnasium space is now where we’re lacking capacity,” McDougall affirmed. “With over 500 students in intramurals … and four competitive CIS teams practicing as much as they are … we do well to share our space now, but any more expansion beyond what we currently have is difficult with the space that we have.”

Despite the hard work McDougall and the rest of the department have done to make Campus Rec better, there is always room for fun when recreation is your job “I do what I can to attend as many fitness classes that I can,” McDougall added. “I come before work and do the 7am spin … work hard all day and do a 4pm bootcamp … I do try to make group fitness a priority in my week.”

212 106 20 80

Number of participants during the Day Use trial period ending September 12th

Number of Group Fitness Class passes purchased so far

Fitness classes running weekly from September 15thDecember 5th

Number of intramural teams spread across six sports representing over five hundred participants

September 22nd, 2014 | The Phoenix | opinions@thephoenixnews.com | Opinions Editor: Kayti Barkved

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OPINIONS

Homelessness by the numbers Info from homeslesshub.ca 2013 survey

1500

Vancouver’s homeless population (approximately)

80%

of Vancouver’s homeless have one or more health conditions

Photo by Kelsi Barkved

17%

of Vancouver’s homeless are unsheltered

The spread of street homelessness into Vancouver’s BOUTIQUE district Panhandling on Robson has become so normal that most don’t even hesitate at the sight of a man begging on the street corners where some of the most expensive shops are clustered Kayti Barkved Opinions I recently had the opportunity to head down to the coast for a weekend and stay in a hotel right in the heart of downtown Vancouver. We were a block away from Robson, a mere five-minute walk from the Vancouver Art Gallery, and I could have seen a sliver of the

Pacific Ocean from our hotel window had I tried hard enough. However, during my first day walking down the streets of Van, the awe of the big city fell away quickly. I was shocked at the numerous homeless people that I saw on the streets. Let me buffer this statement by explaining that I lived in the lower mainland from 2001 until 2009; I lived in South Surrey and spent many days skipping class in high school and shopping on Robson. Maybe I was less attentive back then, but I like to think that what I saw this particular weekend would have worried the sixteen year old me.

That poverty has spread from the downtown east side and into the ritzy boutique district of Robson is not surprising. The ongoing gentrification of the Eastside has had enormous

impacts on the affordable housing and job opportunities for the metropolis’s lower income residents. Mayor Gregor Robertson even stated in 2011 that he hoped to end street homelessness by 2015, but despite the increase of affordable housing projects, the efforts to stem the stream of the Vancouver homeless population hasn’t been enough. That this extremely wealthy city has as many visibly homeless people as it does, and it hasn’t crossed the radar as a human rights issue instead of an unsightly aesthetic problem, is tremendously worrying. It is, quite simply, a startling juxtaposition to see panhandling on a street corner adjacent to a Tiffany’s and an Hermès. Perhaps worse than this was the apathetic attitude towards the homeless; people carrying Michael Kors bags, wear-

ing stylish leather blazers, or driving expensively understated luxury cars side by side with men and women who have little to nothing to their name. It frequently took my breath away to see the droves of people coming and going without more than a hesitant glance to the people crouched on the sidewalk at their feet.

This is not to say that I am any better. I originally tagged along on this trip to Vancouver mainly in order to snag a couple of winter staples for the Okanagan winter. I’m not very well off myself: I subsist mostly off of my student loans and my small paycheck from The Phoenix, but I felt that I had to press a few five dollar bills into the hands of several folks because I know that it is deplorable for anyone to be forced to live like that.

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After club day, I now have 3 bags, 4 pairs of sunglasses, 3 shirts, 3 agendas, and countless pens, stickers, and pamphlets

Curated by Cam Welch @Cam_oflage

Yes. @primroseangela

ALL MY PROFS THIS SEM CANNOT BE BEAT #thankful #appreciative #ubco

Carleigh Burns @CarleighBurns

natalia betancourt @nattbetancourt

I WANNA attend a tailgate party at an American university.... [crying face emoji] [football emoji]

Many of my peers, and the people that I meet in Vancouver and Kelowna alike, are cynical of giving money to the homeless. I’ve been told that giving money to a panhandler inexorably feeds into their incessant freeloading, that many of the homeless are faking or dramatizing their circumstances, that the homeless are non-taxable burdens on our society, or that they are dirty, sick, uneducated, substance abusers or sex workers. Over and over these conversations become tied into how, yes, the homeless are to be pitied, but they are human beings who are beyond saving merely because if they wanted to be off the streets, they could make it happen if they really, honestly tried. It’s these very sentimentalities and stereotypes we need to erase.

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John Grose @johnalecgrose

I know I’m in the right class when my professor likes us better after knowing we have broken the law! #UBCO #UBClife

Emilie Tremblay @em_tremblay

When your chem prof speaks like a pirate for the entire lecture because it’s #InternationalTalkLikeAPirateDay #ubco #haha

Lindsay Gullen @lindsaygullen

All hail the mighty Science Gods, for I have been blessed with a good lab partner #BIOL493 @UBCOProblems

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students short of enrolment targets

2013-14 first-year student enrolment

2014-15 projected first-year enrolment

2014-15 actual first-year enrolment

Photo by: Kelsi Barkved

2014-15 international undergrads—one of the few areas in which enrolment has exceeded projections

Estimated shortfall in revenue to UBCO

2013-14 domestic student enrolment

2014-15 projected domestic enrolment

2014-15 actual domestic enrolment

down in 1st year enrolment in the BA program over last five years

UBCO’S ENROLMENT (AND THEREFORE ITS REVENUE) FELL SHORT THIS YEAR Pity perhaps that we didn’t make it

Peter Wylie to 10 years old without the setback, but Associate Professor, Economics this year UBCO has fallen about 450

UBCO’s population is 450 students below what it projected, meaning a shortfall of as much as $6 million Well, I guess it had to happen eventually. Despite all appearances, (the crammed staircases between classes in the Arts building, the full courses and waitlists, the lineups at Tim’s and Starbucks…) in fact the campus is not full, and after nine years of growth, enrolment at UBCO has fallen for the first time.

students short of its enrolment targets/ forecasts of 100% capacity, about a 6% shortfall in capacity (all figures as of the start of September). Our undergraduate program target/forecast was 7,750 students. But we have only 7,300 compared to 7,550 last year—so down by 3%, rather than up by 3%.

The shortfall is all in domestic students; we have hit our international student forecast/target of 700 undergraduates. The domestic student forecast (100% capacity) was 7,050; the actual is 6,600, down 5% from last year.

Much of the shortfall is in newly admitted first-year students. The admissions target for UBC’s Okanagan

“Campus will not fill all of its provincially funded spaces for domestic students this year” campus for 2014W was 1, 955 newto-program first-year undergraduate students (that is, students new to UBC

...But their joy soon turned to ashes once the challenges of the semester began to emerge Nessa Rose @janessaarosee

my first midterm is in 10 days#JesusTakeTheWheel

cassidy @catssidy

Reasons I hate living in Westbank: hour long bus rides

Carleigh Burns @CarleighBurns

3 weeks in and I’ve already lost my student card [peace sign emoji]

Carleigh Burns @CarleighBurns That’s also my meal card and bus pass

Tyra Phillips @tyra_leann

Half the class used to get sick in a class of 30...

Now apply that logic to a class of 150-200. Lots more sickness going around

plus internal UBC transfers within first-year programs, including students entering a Bachelor of Education).

The actual admitted was only 1, 708, a shortfall of 247 students (or 13% below target/forecast).

A UBC news release on September 2 stated that “the University continues to completely fill all of its provincially funded spaces for domestic students.”

In fact, UBCO will not fill all of its provincially funded spaces for domestic students this year (these spaces were filled last year and the year before).

The revenue implications of this are quite dramatic. 450 students short translates to about 400 FTE (full time equivalent) students; the average students takes only 8-9 courses, not the FTE 10. Provincial grant funding

is $10,000 per FTE domestic student.

With tuition and other fees on top of that of around $5,000 per student, that is a $6m shortfall in revenue to UBCO this year compared to what it would have got if it had filled all of its provincially funded domestic student spaces.

That is the effect on the campus—a difference between a forecast “balanced budget” and a large deficit perhaps—we can assume perhaps also that there is a negative effect on the domestic students not admitted and registered.

Of course, the students actually on campus might be somewhat relieved that classes and spaces are not even more full (and line-ups at Tim’s and Starbucks even longer) than they were last year.

Read full article at thephoenixnews.com

In Marvel-related news, The Hulk shouted out our UBCO nurses’ fundraiser while one student pondered a Guardians of the Galaxy / Shakespeare mashup Mark Ruffalo @MarkRuffalo

The next two months waiting for Big White to open are gonna draaaag on forreeeever

Please support UBCO nursing fundraiser for med supplies to bring to Africa! Donate & retweet! http://www.gofundme.com/globalnursing

mollie @molliewoood

bnprime @bnprime

Keelan @LaughrenKeelan

Waking up to fire alarms [shocked monkey emoji] [thumbs down emoji] BOOOOO

in guardians of the galaxy, why didn’t they graft + plant 1000 groots? a forrest of groots to go on adventures together and kill macbeth.

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OVERHEARD ON CAMPUS “OTAKU” Kayti Barkved Opinions Editor

Illustration by Sarah James

STOP PACKING UP BEFORE CLASS IS OVER Rustling with backpacks, binders, and laptops throws off people’s concentration more than you think Kayti Barkved Opinions Editor We all have that one class—the one that’s too early in the morning, the one that’s mandatory but doesn’t interest us, the one that requires a lot of concentration, or the one that has that one student who always leads the entire in-class discussion, prompting the prof to ask the dreaded question “has anyone else actually done the readings for today?”

So we watch the clock the entire class, stifle our yawns, doodle in the margins of our notebooks, or try to deftly check our Facebook feeds on cell phones hidden in our laps.

Then, gloriously, time speeds up and suddenly it’s

ten minutes until the end of class—ten sweet minutes until freedom. Cue the rustling of backpacks being surreptitiously filled, laptops closing with dampened clicks, and a murmuring disquiet that fills the classroom.

Next thing we know, there’s a minute or two left, and the professor says something with a ring of finality to it, like “Now for next class—” and something comes over us; the packing up is unabashed, sudden, and drowns out that last bit of lecture. Sometimes the professor will smartly reign in the cacophony that is 15 to 200 students chaotically zipping, snapping, and Velcro-ing things away, but others will just let it go.

But for many students, particularly those with learning disabilities like myself, what you think of as pre-

emptively packing up so you can get up and go, is extraordinarily distracting.

Imagine missing the entire last quarter of a lecture for the entire semester because of how hard it is to keep focused.

Now imagine that for a student with a learning disability taking a full course load. That’s over an hour of missed class time per week!

I get it, I really do, because just as much as you are itching to pack up your things and leave behind a snoozefest of a lecture, so am I. But I can’t afford the luxury of multi-tasking; packing and learning at the same time.

So your fellow learning disabled peers and I are begging you, as it’s really only going to take you a minute to pack up, please, for the love of god, do it when our professor dismisses us right at the end of class.

Of course, no week at UBCO would be complete without students discussing the infamous Level Thursday. This sequence illustrates the typical before, during, and after of this time-honoured UBCO ritual natalia betancourt @nattbetancourt

The Well UBCO @thewell10

Cianna Nicklin @CiannaNicklin

Is It Raining UBCO? @IsItRainingUBCO

“I’m not gonna go to level tonight” is the biggest lie we tell ourselves Level never lets me down [martini glass emoji]

Alyssa Ready @ReadyAlyssa

washed my feet because #level is gross. also water is amazing and i love it

jana sands @janzsands

#leveled [photo of herself sprawled on the street next to a pizza pop]

We want to know who your favorite employee is at the well! Tweet us at #thewell !!!

No [posted on September 19]

Self-proclaimed “otakus” in North America are people obsessed with Japanese culture (by Japanese culture, what they really mean is anime and/ or manga). A North American otaku, more often than not, surmises Japan to be the kawaii motherland where the sum of the parts of Japanese culture equals anime, anime, and more anime – all day and night.

First of all, this is blatantly ignorant and naïve; it would be like presuming that the only good things we do in Canada are drink maple syrup and watch moose, but more importantly, the word “otaku” has been appropriated from its original Japanese context.

When you call yourself an otaku to someone who is from Japan, be prepared for strange looks, because you are essentially insulting yourself.

Otaku is a pejorative term for what we would call a basement dweller – think The Simpsons’ caricatured comic book guy to the nth degree. Otakus in Japan are frequently rejected and shunned in their society for the obsessive hobby of consuming enormous amounts of anime.

Furthermore, consider this: there was a huge moral panic concerning otaku culture in Japan akin to the North American association of the rise of school shootings and violent video games. In 1989, Tsutomu Miyazaki became known as the infamous “Otaku Murderer”, a killer of four girls.

His obsessive collection of videotapes of anime and horror films, mixed with videos and pictures of the victims, led to worries of otakus as broiling, sadistic, counter-culture psychopaths.

The more appropriate label to give yourself, if “fan” isn’t good enough for you, would be “weeaboo”. I’ll go ahead and let you Google that one yourself.

Illustration by Lindsay Smith