INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS STRANDED AFTER STRIKE p3
UBCO’s Student Newspaper
UBCSUO GETS SUED BY FORMER GM p4
September 9th, 2013 | Vol. 25 Issue 2
like a wrecking ball since 1989
FIRST WEEK BACK p11-14
NEWS
FEATURES
Former GM sues UBCSUO p4 Students petition to leave CFS p5
First week coverage p11-14
LIFE
ARTS
The people of UBCO p6 Killer student fashion p8-9
Fernando’s Pub hosts Fields of Green and JP Maurice p16
OPINIONS
SPORTS
The great debate: paper versus electronic notetaking p20
Editor-in-chief
David Nixon eic@thephoenixnews.com
Room 109 University Center 3333 University Way Kelowna, BC Canada V1Y 5N3 Phone: 250-807-9296 Fax: 250-807-8431 thephoenixnews.com Cover images by Hanss Lujan
Managing Editor
Heat soccer is rolling. First week coverage on p21-22
Interim News Editor
David Nixon news@thephoenixnews.com
Arts Editor
Alex Eastman ads@thephoenixnews.com
Laura Sciarpelletti arts@thephoenixnews.com
Creative Director
Interim Sports Editor
Cameron Welch creative@thephoenixnews.com
Interim Art Director
Cameron Welch artdirector@thephoenixnews.com
Interim Visual Editor
Hanss Lujan visuals@thephoenixnews.com
Alex Eastman sports@thephoenixnews.com
Opinions Editor
Matt Lauzon opinions@thephoenixnews.com
Events Editor
Janelle Sheppard events@thephoenixnews.com
Staff Illustrator Asher Klassen
Columnists
Katie Jones & Curtis Tse & Naughty Librarian
Copy Editors
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.
Katie Norman & Lauren Wintle copy@thephoenixnews.com
The editorial staff encourages everyone to
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right to withdraw submissions from publication
submit material to the Phoenix but reserves the
Ali Young young@thephoenixnews.com
for any reason. “Any reason” could be material
Staff Writers
publish materials which condone, promote, or
deemed to be sexist, racist, homophobic, or of poor taste or quality. The Phoenix will not
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express actions which are illegal under current
Contributors
controversial subject (e.g. legalising marijuana).
Alex Levstik & Miranda Wilson & Katriona Blair & Aila Stitcko & Vanessa Aragorna & Liza Anderson
laws. This does not include articles which provide an in-depth examination of both sides of a
The Phoenix is published, in part, by the UBCSUO and is an active member of the Canadian University Press
NEWS UBCO students stuck outside Canada
BRIEFS The UBCSUO executive assistant, Kathy, has been replaced by Francheska Milne. No details released on the reasons just yet. Roger Sugden, Dean of Management, has been appointed Advisor to the Principal on Innovation and Economic Development. The Well is currently 15% ahead of where it was this time last year for revenues, says General Manager Bob Drunkemolle.
Students left behind as their plane departs. Matt Husain
Illustration by Hanss Lujan
Staff Writer
Cynthia Mathieson, Dean of the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, has taken over as interim Provost and Vice Principal for Gordon Binsted. The search for a permanent Provost continues after Wesley Pue stepped down earlier in the year.
Federal employee strike stops students from attending Approximately 15-20 UBC Okanagan new international students are stuck outside the country. They will not start their semester on time despite accepting their offer letters and paying tuition and/or booking accommodation in the oncampus residences in advance. An ongoing strike by the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers (PAFSO) that began in February 2013 is causing a backlog in processing visas of all types, including those required for the international students landing at Canadian colleges and universities this fall. Thousands of students around the world who were set to leave home to begin earning their Canadian education did not know whether they would be allowed into Canada in time to start school. According to a report published by the Globe and Mail on August
26, international students were surprised to learn it would take six to seven weeks to process their visas whereas the American and French consulates process student visas in three and ten days respectively. This bump is bad news for Canadian universities; in particular the institutions like UBCO who have filled up their domestic student enrolment capacity. It could also have an impact on the Canadian economy. International undergraduate students spend an average of over thirty thousand dollars every year during their study tenure in Canada, and spent an estimated $7.7-billion in 2012. “Perception is key, and if a perception starts spreading that Canada’s difficult to get into, then that really could damage our brand,” says Gail Bowkett, director of international relations for the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, “it
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is potentially a very serious issue.” Many in the higher education sector argue that as a potential consequence of recent headaches over visa delays, Canada’s reputation as a branded education destination is likely to suffer. It may also hurt a federally commissioned panel’s goal of doubling Canada’s international enrolments by 2022. To accommodate the extenuating circumstances, UBC has offered all the affected students an extension to start their classes in January of 2014. Earlier, due to visa delays, these students missed Jump Start, a thorough induction program that introduces the new students to all aspects of their new life in Canada. The program’s two intensive weeks mixed academic lectures with workshops focused on the practical matters of putting down roots in a new place, such as living indepen-
dently, getting a Canadian phone number and health insurance, and learning where to eat on campus, and more. Many social events were also organized. Participants insist it was worth it. “It helps a lot, for real,” says Giulio Sucar Pregnolato, 18, who came to UBC from Sao Paulo, Brazil, to study biomedical science. “It removes the sense that you’re alone in a huge pond of other people. You just feel inserted more.” UBC may need to squeeze in an extra orientation this Christmas break for the students that missed attending Jump Start this past August. It may be worth it instead of losing these students (and their moneybags) to American or European or Australian counterpart institutions. Hope remains that while the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers (PAFSO) continues its strike.
Significantly more material on Rocky Kim’s appointment as Financial Coordinator, following up from what was included in print last issue. It includes a more in-depth article on the events leading up to him being chosen for the position, and the full interview with Kim on his role in the Vancouver riots.
UBC has cut the entire equity office on both campuses. This includes five employees on the Vancouver campus and one here at UBC Okanagan: Kamilla Bahbahani. Learn why the axe was swung on so many heads at once.
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University of Waterloo students stranded
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University of Calgary students stranded
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Saint Mary’s University students stranded
The Arts work-study co-op has been shelved while the Management and Engineering co-ops flourish. Full story online.
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CAMPUS
The old GM, Claude Guerette
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separate accounts of innappropriate behavior alleged by the UBCSUO
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months Guerette was employed by the UBCSUO
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number of GMs the UBCSUO has had in 2 years
“We chose to fire him with cause and not spend student money on paying him to go away...I’m not remotely in favor to settle.” -Curtis Tse, Financial Coordinator when Guerette was fired
Photo anonymously submitted
The new GM, Bob Drunkemolle
Photo by Bob Drunkemolle
ubcsuo embroiled in lawsuit David Nixon
Editor-In-Chief
The UBCSUO has alleged that racial slurs and derogatory terms directed at students and staff are part of what led to the former General Manager’s dismissal. The recently dismissed General Manager (GM) of the UBCSUO, Claude Guerette, has filed a wrongful dismissal civil suit. Guerette, 60, was informed in February of 2013 of four very serious complaints that had been lodged against him. The UBCSUO then launched an investigation into the matter, including an interview with Guerette, which resulted in his dismissal near the end of March 2013. The whole thing was hushed up at the time, and Board members told us that they had been ordered to say nothing about the departure of Guerette, to avoid putting the UBCSUO into legal troubles. Legal troubles found them anyway, though. Guerette claims the investigation and the interview were “flawed, biased and were not conducted in accordance with human resources interview best practices.” In response to the civil suit, the UBCSUO issued a response that includes a number of very serious allegations about Guerette’s actions while employed. These allegations can be seen on the right.
The list goes on, and if true, paints the picture of a very uncomfortable working environment for staff and students at the UBCSUO under Guerette. “Based on the file and the interview, the student union’s stance is that he was not treating people with respect,” said Bob Drunkemolle, the current General Manager (GM). He was reluctant to say much more than that about the sensitive legal situation. Drunkemolle is refusing to give up the witness statements and documents related to the investigation, which Guerette has requested. He denied the request under BC’s Privacy Information Protection Act (PIPA). “There’s a lot of personal information about staff members from the SU in there,” said Drunkemolle, who wants to ensure his staff feels safe and protected. “It would take a judge to order me to do that.” Student money will have to go towards fighting this legal case, and it is an added pressure on the UBCSUO’s operations. “We’re being meticulous, detailed, and we’re very cognizant of every dollar spent and the message we’re sending back to students through our actions,” said Drunkemolle.
The message is echoed by Curtis Tse, the UBCSUO Financial Coordinator when Guerette was dismissed. “There’s a reason why we didn’t pay him to go away,” said Tse, “We chose to fire him with cause and not spend student money on paying him to go away...I’m not remotely in favor to settle.” The UBCSUO has set aside a larger allocation of funds for this year’s budget to account for the lawsuit. We were not able to confirm those exact numbers before print, but they will be available on our website as soon as we have them. There is currently no court date set, so progress on the case is a long ways off. Mediation will come first, and the case could settle outside of court or fall apart altogether. The most recent court document, the response to the civil claim, was stamped May 17, 2013. “Claude Guerette feels that he has been wronged, and he is seeking proper remedy through the legal system,” said David Brown, Guerette’s lawyer. We were unable to reach Guerette through Brown or on his cellphone. “We are still very early in the proceedings,” said Brown, who confirmed that there has been no formal date set for a next step in the case.
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the amount of time and money that this lawsuit will take away from students and the UBCSUO
The UBCSUO alleges that Claude Guerette: • Called students or others “fags” or “faggots” • Threw a Pride Week flag in the garbage while saying “this is fucking bullshit” or similar derogatory language to the same effect. • Called Asian students by the derogatory term “chink”. • Remarked that the UBCSUO printer was out of yellow toner “because it’s the toner for all our Chinese students” and that Asian students are “cheap”, or other similar derogatory language to the same effect.
On our radar Like last year, the 97 express has been leaving students stranded at bus stops as early as the mall and Parkinson Rec. due to exceeding capacity. We are investigating the severity of transit problems at UBCO - submit your worst and best transit stories to us before next week.
A look at the financial costs that went into the largest frosh week that UBCO has seen so far. What groups were involved? Is it running as well as it should? What’s next in store for 2014? Submit your thoughts about this year’s frosh week.
Know something that should be on our radar? Email us at news@thephoenixnews. com
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UBC Mgmt Prof cites sensitive material; apologizes Who will do better in financial markets? Gays or straights. That is one of the questions that Yosef Bonaparte, an associate professor of finance, asked the crowd of first years at orientation on Tuesday, September 3. The concern, which was expressed to us anonymously, was that these comments were perceived as jokes and would have a negative impact on the faculty’s image. “Let me take this opportunity to apologize that someone felt that they got hurt,” said Bonaparte, who had been citing research from a paper he co-authored called Social Risk and Portfolio choice. “I am here for the students and I guess my presentation came across as making jokes; it’s my fault and lesson learned.” The Management Student Association (MSA) quickly wrote a letter to the Dean of Management, Roger Sugden, after Bonaparte spoke. The message in that letter is unknown, and the MSA chose not to comment when we contacted them. “Our intention was to stimulate reflection and to challenge students to consider their futures at UBC,” said Sugden. “Yosef used current research in encouraging students to think about various issues. There was no intention to offend.” Many students did not see it as a significant problem. “Of course, there is obvious concern [with] the idea that you need to tread lightly on such a controversial topic, but I do not believe that he overstepped any boundaries in my eyes,” said Devan Andersen, a first year management student who heard the speech. Bonaparte will not repeat his introduction a third time “Hereafter, I would rather keep these discussions within academic forums and possibly at graduate level classrooms,” said Bonaparte.
Corrections
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UPCOMING Petition to leave CFS circulates UBCO David Nixon Editor-in-Chief
$139,608
approximate total amount paid to the CFS by UBCO students last year
20%
population of students the petition needs to succeed, just to allow students to vote on the issue
83
member unions that the CFS currently represents
16
member unions that are circulating petitions to leave
We printed that Tim Krupa resigned as Financial Coordinator in early August, but it was actually July 24. We regret the error. We received incorrect or outdated numbers for our enrolment update in our last issue. The correct numbers are on the right:
Sept 11 Truth & Reconciliation Committee 9:45 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
The students of UBCO are approaching a choice of whether to stay with the Canadian Federation of Students or to leave. A group of 21 students worked together to begin circulating petitions on Friday, September 6. “Their notion of representing students is not in line with what students expect these days,” said Curtis Tse, one of the members, “they are more radical, and less diplomatic with their approach.” The Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) is a national body of students that provides services to student unions across the country and acts as a central voice to lobby on behalf of student interests. But CFS controversy has been snowballing over the last year. Abdul Alnaar, the former UBCSUO CFS Representative, reported personal attacks against him after returning from the 2012 AGM. Tim Krupa, the former Financial Coordinator, was called a “dick” mid-committee by another delegate at the 2013 AGM while he asked why they lacked details about their budget. The CFS membership has continually voted against many attempts at democratic and transparent reform. This led a group of 15 student unions to announce on September 4, 2013, their plans to circulate petitions and pursue a referendum to de-federate. Some of the schools involved are the University of Toronto, Ryerson University, York University, Laurentian University, and Dawson College in Quebec. Oddly enough, the UBCSUO is not a part of that group. This petition came from students, not the student’s union. The UBCSUO has gradually phased out integration with CFS services. They do not use the CFS website service, they don’t use the CFS bulk buy, they don’t use CFS campaign materials, they
do not use the CFS handbook, and UNC200 they switched away from the CFS underwriter for health and dental UBC Vancouver is cancelling insurance this year to a much better classes to host this significant plan with ihaveaplan.ca. They have event on the effects of the resialso spent a year phasing out CFS dential school system. Students branding from all UBCSUO materi- can participate by teleconference. als. This included the difficult project of replacing the glass sign at the UBCSUO office. The only CFS involvement they Negotiating cultural still have is conferences. safety in a North Mclean is even on record calling Okanagan context the CFS a “corrupt organization” to a 12 P.M. to 1 P.M round of applause at the election candidate’s forum prior to his election. Presentation from experts on But when asked, the UBCSUO perspectives and experiences on maintains that their official stance important cultural issues in is “completely neutral.” the Okanagan. “We’re going to support the students in whichever decision they make,” said Mclean. They also made it clear that if any students choose to run a counter-campaign Cut-off for course to promote the CFS, then those stuwithdrawal dents would receive the same level End of day of support from them. If the petition is successful, it Last day to withdraw from a must be sent to the CFS for ratificourse without getting a W on cation. Their bylaws allow a maxiyour transcript that will haunt mum of 90 days to review the peyou forever and ever. tition before responding. Then the referendum must be held, to ask students to vote yes or no. The CFS has been known to send its supporters to campuses to campaign Town hall for input on the organization’s behalf. of equity and inclusion If they approve the petition, their services on campus bylaws allow another 60-90 days 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. for the CFS to schedule the referenADM101 dum. So the whole process can take an excruciatingly long time. UBC recently fired its entire Many of the lawsuits the CFS has equity office on both campuses been involved in are against mem- (six people in total). They are takber unions that try to de-federate. ing input on the future of equity There is also a CFS bylaw that and inclusion services at UBC. forbids more than two decertificaRespond with your interest to tion votes in a three-month period. Paras Deacon at Evidently the 15 or more student pdeacon@mail.ubc.ca unions that hope to get the vote will come into conflict with that bylaw.
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Sept 20
Sept 30
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Chris Hadfield speaker series
Total students: 8,332
7 P.M./Kelowna Community Theatre
Undergrads: 7,745 (676 international)
The man who put Space on Twitter is coming to Kelowna.
Grads: 587 (145 international) First years: 2,175
LIFE
UPCOMING Sept 12 Reverse seminar: the future of food politics 3:30pm / Faculty of Management boardroom
Hugh Campbell discusses the transformative quality of food politics.
OK Think Tank
7pm / Streaming Cafe Okanagan entrepreneurial minds get together to discuss innovative solutions to creative and business problems. All are welcome to join the conversation.
Sept 13 Back to School Bash
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9:30pm / Sapphire
“Reloaded Events & MSA are proud to present the OFFICIAL Back 2 School party. Before the school year starts to get you down, get up and party at our official launch party. Instead of a boring night in the library, come have a crazy time at Sapphire.”
Sept 15 Kelowna Terry Fox Run 10am / Mission Sports Fields (behind H20)
The people of UBCO Quinn Lessing (above left) 1st year Engineering Valhalla residence From Coquitlam, BC I had a chat with Quinn after the Colour Run on Create day while he was on the way to the fountain
to wash up. I found out he went to nationals for sailing, and has worked with the U.S. Coast Guard. Two nights night earlier he had attended the foam party, and in his professional opinion he suggested that the organizers should have elevated the foam on top of partygoers and created a pit for it to collect in.
Remember that day in Middle School when you went to the corner store and bought soda instead of going to class? This is it. Run or walk with the Heat athletes and other participants as part of this annual nationwide fundraiser for cancer research. Event includes the run itself as well as live music.
Sept 20 Last day for course withdrawl
Deadline is the stroke of midnight / UBC website The last day to withdraw from a course or courses without receiveing a (W) Withdrawl on your transcript for the class(es) you dropped.
Dallas Siemens (left) Jake Stewart (right) Both 1st Year Both live in Simi residence Both from Hamilton, ON
Ashley Kuzma 2nd year Int’l Relations Ashley interned for UNICEF in Calgary for the summer. When I asked what the best part of summer was, she replied “Having weekends off, and going on overnight camping and rafting trips”. She later revealed that one of these rafting trips included surviving a massive thunderstorm on a deserted island.
Ali Young
Ilerioluwa Oydele 2nd year Computer Science Ilerioluwa was born in Nigeria and lived there for ten years, then moved to Johannesburg, South Africa. Then two years ago the whole Oydele family moved to Canada when Ilerioluwa’s father was hired as a professor of medicine at UBCO. Dallas’s longboard tattoo
“Our towns are like 10 minutes away. We actually met each other a week before we came here. Like ‘what school are you going to?’ ‘UBC.’ ‘No shit? What campus?’ ‘Kelowna!’ ‘Holy crap!’ Like, we just met each other for the first time two weeks ago.” Dallas competitively longboards and was drawn to the Okanagan for its ideal terrain. “Back home it’s not so good - it’s flat. But here there’s mountains for days.” Last year, he rode in the Toronto Board Meeting, which he describes as a longboarding flashmob where as many as 1,500 people ride around Toronto together.
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A WHOLESOME HUNGER
BETWEEN THE LINES & BETWEEN THE SHEETS Naughty Librarian Columnist
Artcle and photo by
Katie Jones Columnist
Being a vegetarian, I have experimented with a few breakfast options, curious as to see which provides me with the most energy. Above all, there are two recipes,which stand as super heroes when it comes to a nutrient-dense meal. Here’s part one: the Green Monster! To make it, wash all fruits and veggies then juice in a blender set to high.
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What you should have been taught in health class For those who missed last week’s column, here’s a quick recap of the performance enhancing topics that were covered: sex is fun, oral sex is still sex, and my personal favorite: you should be masturbating (I like to picture this caption screaming at you from an Uncle-Sam-type recruitment poster).
4. It’s not a race
You may still be young, but I hope that upon arriving at university you have abandoned the hasty teenage fumblings of awkward, high school sex. The mature university student admits that there is much to be learned and devotes his/herself to studying the nuances of intimacy. When it comes to the bedroom that means taking the time – lots and lots of time – to touch your partner in different ways while you watch and listen. Between classes and your roommate’s strange sleeping schedule, finding the time might be tricky, but you have the Naughty Librarian’s guarantee that it will be worth it!
5. You can get an STI in your mouth Not to terrify you into never going down, because these days oral is a required sexual skill for both men and women, but exam season is not the time to get oral gonorrhea, so use protection! Flavoured and un-lubricated condoms exist for oral on him, and just cut one open to use as a barrier on the vagina or anus. If you don’t have either on hand, hoof it to the kitchen and grab the (non-microwaveable) saran wrap! Yum.
Letters to the Librarian Dear Naughty Librarian, Mid 20s bisexual woman: I am a feminist with a rape fantasy – but that's the lesser part of the problem. What gets me is I have a partner who is more than willing to oblige. In fact, it gets him super hot if I resist and beg him to stop (though I am loving it the whole time). His willingness freaks me out though. Because he loves it when I fight back. Does this mean that what he really wants is to actually rape a woman? Is this, so to speak, a gateway drug? Help! Panicked Enabling Gal.
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Darling PEG,
did it to graduate.
I hate to break it to you, but by allowing your lover to act out this fantasy, you have opened a door to the unthinkable! That is, mutual sexual satisfaction. Barring being a psychopath (and he probably isn’t), why would he violate someone when he has such fun games to play at home with you, his consenting partner? Not to mention the potential legal ramifications and the dangers of pepper spray. In all seriousness, there is a world of difference between power games in the bedroom and the brutal reality of rape. Part of the reason both you and your partner find the entire drama so hot is because it is so subversive, so taboo. But you each actually get to do this non-permissible act, because you both consent to the illusion. They are bedroom games; illusory. He’s not actually raping you and you are not actually resisting. As long as you know that your partner will stop were you to demand it (safe-words, people!), then it’s all good.
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FASHION
Spencer
Sarah
Second year Mathematics
Franchesca
Third year Psychology major Favorite accessory: Headscarves Budget: $60 and under on clothing Favorite places to thrift: Salvation Army and the Women’s Shelter thrift shop
Look: Grunge Jacket: from Sears
Favorite article of clothing: Collars Style Icon: Zooey Deschanel Most worn colour: Grey Shops at: H&M and Forever 21
Andrew
Fourth year International Relations Fashion preferences: 50/50 dress for comfort and style Favorite articles of clothing: Blazers, denim, and sweaters
Weiwei
Third year Mathematics
Ben
Second year Arts (transferring to Sciences)
Third year Psychology
Shops at: online retailers, Aldo, Urban Outfitters
Bag: from Australia Boots: from Germany Suspenders: from Toronto
First-week fashion: a roundup of UBCO’s back-to-school style Laura Sciarpelletti
Arts Editor
The first week of school featured a lot of fusion fashion; summer dresses and short shorts were still rampant, but many were sporting the layers, shades and autumn hues that this impending season is known for. While it was difficult at times to capture the unique and fun fashion of campus due to the downpour of rain we got all week (who knows though, the dripping wet muddy look could be the next big “in” thing), the trends were clear and some students took real advantage of the first week fashion opportunity. Oxford shoes are big at UBCO, and have become a footwear first choice for many students. Despite the cool weather, the crop
tops that were such a craze this summer still made appearances, as did shear, maxi dresses and high-wasted shorts. Cam, Hanss and myself went around campus last week taking photos of outfits that stood out to us, and asked students about their style, favorite places to shop, and thoughts on thrifting. While we saw much of the same old same old (Toms anyone?), there were some gems. Many people attending university approach it as a place to cultivate their individuality, and we tried to capture some of that last week. Whether you find your apparel at the mall, in downtown boutiques, online or at thrift and consignment shops, the style choice is all yours. Jewelry and backpack trends are especially obvious this year, with canvas and leather bags being
the most common, and owl and chunky accessories showing up more often than not. Despite its small size, Kelowna is not a shopping wasteland. Consignment stores like downtown’s Frock and Georgie Girl offer a wide array of unique items, including some vintage treasures. The Mission area is one of the lesser-explored shopping places for UBCO students, but home to some truly original apparel. Frakas, for instance, does not or very rarely carries doubles of jewelry or clothing, meaning that whatever you buy there is a unique purchase. And as we see students trade in their flip flops for combat boots, and print sweaters being pulled out from storage, it’s easy to get excited for the new season.
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FASHION
Alia
Shannon
Shirt: Brandy Melvile Hat: her Dad’s Bracelets: Homemade Shops at: American Apparel
Shops at: consignment stores, Forever 21
Shannon and Sam
James
Simon
Shannon’s Clothes: Shoe Company, The Bay, Forever 21, and Winners Sam’s Clothes: Target, thrift shops, Forever 21, Urban Planet
Backpack: Herschel Pants: Man + Woman Shoes: Jordan Shops in: Vancouver
Blazer: Moore’s 2 for 1 sale Shoues: Spring (70% off) Pants: Joe Fresh (60% off) Tie & tie bar: Ebay
Fourth year Visuals Arts
Second year Arts
First year Fine Arts and Arts students
Second year Arts
Sarah and Ben
Both third year Fine Arts Sarah: Jacket from: Zara Shops at: Aritzia, Banana Republic Best place to thrift: Value Village in Toronto
Fourth year Management
Local vintage store owner Angie Bricker gives us her fall fashion tips Angie Bricker
Georgie Girl Owner
Vintage clothing is a natural choice for students as an alternative to traditional fashion buying. It’s less expensive for better quality, it’s eco-friendly and it’s unique to you. You decide what you want to express in your fashion choices, not the “mall.” AND, you might easily be the only person to own a particular fabulous piece! How much fun is that? Fall is many fashionistas’ favourite season as we transcend from bikinis and cotton dresses to layers and sweater dressing. The Georgie Girls this fall are in love with the dark, smoky pastels. Deep mauve,
olive, gold, forest greens, luscious grays, nutty browns – and vibrant blues. Gone are the neons, gone, gone, gone. For now. The seasons must haves? Your choice, of course! What do we love? Vintage boots of all kinds! Brown, black, burgundy – knee high or shorty! Rocker or Rider – distressed leather or shiny and new looking! Building from the boot up – an A-line skirt. LOVE the look. Teeny at the waist and landing at the knee, this is a very flattering silhouette. Pair the skirt with textured leggings or tights – or knee socks! Above the skirt, look for a sweet blouse or tee – perhaps with a little lace detail, and tuck it in. Add a
rad leather belt! Top it all off with a subtle contrasting blazer, jean jacket or leather bomber. Add some vintage quirk with a brooch, earrings or a necklace, and you are on top of “vintage style” for fall! The good news is this entire outfit works together with everything in your wardrobe! With these essential items, you can create a new look each and every time you dress up! And, the cost? The entire outfit could easily come in at less than $150.00. At Georgie Girl, we love vintage fashion from all eras and receive clothing every day. It’s our passion! Come for a browse, and come often as we receive clothing each and every day!
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Features Frosh close, but still lacking Cameron Welch Creative Director
Slated the be the biggest Frosh week in UBCO's eight-year history, this year's Week of Welcome, while successful, was weakened by various setbacks. The MSA concert, main concert, and Blacklight Party did well, some of the main secondary events either ell through or fell flat. The foam party underwhelmed by being under-foamed, while weather conditions caused the cancellation of Carnivale, the all-ages companion to the Blacklight party. UBCSUO Services Coordinator and Executive Chair Nick Dodds explained to us how it went down: "the event was actually Campus Life's, but the SU was helping to support it by providing equipment. On the morning of, there were thunder shower warnings for that evening and I was informed by Greg, from the Campus life office, that Facilities would not provide power if there were to be thunderstorms. Campus Life was unwilling to risk the financial losses of paying for equipment and services that they would not use, so they cancelled security (a component that had been delegated to them) that morning. Without security the UBCSUO couldn't host the event, so we canceled all of our equipment as well." Dodds went on to say that while
it would have been a strong addition to the week's event roster, he doesn't think Carnivale's "absence was an enormous detriment to the development of strong student community." This year's Frosh was expanded from last year's, but even with larger events the hitand-miss success rate prevented it from surpassing WOW 2012. On one hand, many of these issues were due to unexpected circumstances. But on the other hand, Frosh seemed to have difficulty absorbing the setbacks, and the uneventfulness of Create and the first few nights seemed to dampen the enthusiasm of several first-years we talked to. That said, we also saw and heard other first years singing the praises of UBCO by the time the weekend was underway. And when we were up on stage taking the cover photo during Saturday's concert, the crowd was turned up as all heck and seemed to be living the ideal frosh experience. So going forward, what will UBCO's first week become? Are these one-time setbacks, or growing pains, or indicators that UBCO doesn't yet have the infrastructure and tradition to carry a full-scale Frosh the was larger universities can. Sasha Curry looks into this on page 14.
MSA sets a new high David Nixon Editor-in-chief
The Back to Business bash put on by the Management Student’s Association (MSA) was the most successful party over Frosh week. “We couldn’t have done it without the volunteers,” said Simon Bullock, the VP Finance. He also said the crowd was respectful. There was a point that the fences almost fell over but instead of pushing it further they helped security keep it up. The MSA doubled up on security in comparison to last year’s concert, and they got at least 2,000 people in out of a possible capacity of 2,700. Twitter exploded with enthusiastic first years who conveyed their excitement throughout this huge party. These concerts provide a more structured party atmosphere than UBCO used to have as it was starting out. Street parties in the lower cascades used to be huge, but they have withered under more security and police presence. The Back to Business Bash may have been the largest official party in UBCO history. After the party wound down, the Jane Doze tweeted about noise complaints (see p18 for the tweet), and the MSA later confirmed that one police officer had told them there were noise complaints. But other officers had said the opposite, and none of the student groups had been notified of citations. We’re not sure what the Doze were talking about when they said “500 noise complaints, $1,000 fine.” But that may only help to increase the reputation of this party were it true. Other Student Union parties such as UBC WOAH! had their triumphs too, but none could compare to the scale of the Back to Business Bash.
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THE COLOUR RUN THE BACK TO BUSINESS BASH
Three girls, Shanece, Vanessa and Alli, spoke to us immediately after they finished the color run. “We did it last year, this one was more organized,” said Shanece. “Last year it was just in a little circle, this was a legit run.” The color run is one event that has grown in popularity and scope. There were over 100 students running this year, and huge school spirit was shown through regular chanting of UBC WHAT? UBC O! And there’s no harm in the powder. “It doesn’t really sting,” said Vanessa, “I got hit right in the eye and I was trying to wipe it out of my eyes but I had color on my hands too,” she trailed off laughing. All you need is a wash, which some students decided to do right in the fountain outside the UNC (see below)
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TIMELINE OF TROUBLE Create left the UNC in a complete mess. Overflowing garbage cans, littered paper, food, and dirt were all common signs in the building. “It’s disgusting”, said one janitor who stopped by our office late at night while we were working. We offered him some coffee as consolation. I later overheard another janitor swearing loudly about how it can’t be that hard to keep things in a garbage can, as he knelt to pick pieces of paper towel that had been shredded and scattered all over the hallway. The next night the same janitor came back and he was visibly relieved. “It’s much better than last night.” We never talked to them about UBC WOAH1 and the MSA Back to Business Bash. Mud and grass was tracked everywhere and plugged drains in the washrooms. To top it off, obscenities were written in mud on walls and on the mirror in the mens washroom.
This stop sign almost got yanked out by three plastered guys on Tuesday night. Someone yelled “IT’S YOUR UNIVERSITY TOO” from down the street at them multiple times until they scattered. We found out a few days later that it had been Internal Coordinator Shaman Mclean who had just been hanging out with his friends and saw the guys trying to steal the sign. Oddly enough, aside from that, Tuesday was one of the queitest nights on campus.
Police were approached by UBCO security to be on campus every day in September, rain or shine. As a result, there was a very heavy police and security presence at all events. At the UBC WOAH concert, the security to student ratio was so large that people were being pulled off of shoulders before they even got up, and bottles were being confiscated before a sip was taken.
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After the MSA’s Back to Business Bash, a young girl was found passed out by the fence. Paramedics arrived on scene, assessed her condition and then loaded her into the ambulance. She seemed unresponsive, and security told us she “had too much to drink.”
The rain and stampede of students for the MSA’s Back to Business Bash turned the Commons into a mud pit. Some student leaders are concerned who is going to have to foot the bill to return it back to its normal state.
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Your week of lineups Sasha Curry Staff Writer
Maranda Wilson Contributor
You spend half your first week just standing in line waiting for things. And at UBCO, it can be even worse since our overall infrastructure is still behind the student population. Whether it’s the lineup for the first well wednesday, which far exceeded capacity, lining up for hours to get your student card, or just lining up to get free stuff during Frosh, so much time is spent standing idly by while you wait for all the promised excitement. The digital line ups for courses were no different this year. In fact, they were worse. In the case at UBCO this year, the day of disappointment when you find out that you can’t get into most of the courses that you need to graduate. It seems that the most common phrase heard this year at the welcome-back pub nights; potlucks and school events are mumbles of “I didn’t get into any of the courses that I want.” The morning of my own registration date of June 19, browsing through courses on SSC I continuously scrolled down the page to find my required courses as being full, reading the phrase, “total seats remaining – 0” beside the names. What is different about this year, that has made this year’s class registration more frustrating than previous years? Perhaps it is the ever-growing student population of over 8, 307 people attending UBCO. Is our school unprepared for its student population? Bookstore lines exceeding the size of the store along with academic advisor wait lists hours long, it seems impossible to sign up for classes without trouble. Third year human kinetic student, Natalie Muszak stated that despite the fact that she was determined to take a full course load in order to take full advantage of her tuition costs, and catch up after switching majors late, she was only able to get into four classes. “I received emails that the waiting lists that I was on closed, despite how many of my peers were still on them.” Hopefully desperate students manage to find class space in our fast growing young university by the end of this week. “I hope things change in the future in order to reduce registration stress for the students. I think UBCO should be able to meet the demands, professor and course wise, of students who are trying to graduate on time.” said Alix Arcalea, a third year student.
Orientaton succeeds, parties fail Sasha Curry Staff Writer
When I envision FROSH week at a college, I see kids with school themed body paint and crazy clothes, dancing at crazy parties. Maybe a few traditional drinking antics performed as well as a lot of mingling in between. Maybe there’s even a keg or two in there, or some pom poms? Shouldn’t a seventeen year old be duct taped to the engineer sign or something? What is FROSH week intended to be, anyways? Frosh, according to urban dictionary: First year university or college student. Often referred to as a “freshman” or “froshling” Hey, look at that group of frosh over there. I walked around campus the first day of Week of Welcome this year, on my way to the academic advisor’s office. Seas of kids in white UBC Tshirts and yellow wristbands seemed to saunter through campus, following overly energetic orientation leaders. There were information tables around the UNC, and some sort of an outdoor concert. Not a shabby set-up in the heat of the summertime sun of the Okanagan. That’s the last of the FROSH activities that I saw, or heard of – that is, until I spoke to a handful of first years on campus. When asked how FROSH week was for her, first year student Zoe McNair answered, “The first three days were good, but after that now
Maranda Wilson Contributor
there’s class and not a lot to do [for fun]. The foam party only had foam for ten minutes.” What foam party? I spoke to a friend at Mount Olive College in North Carolina in regards to college parties. He said that they had a foam party last week. It was “crazy” and consisted of heaps of foam, and freshmen in bikinis and swim trunks in the sun. Searching for pictures of freshmen frolicking in the foam, I asked friends of friends, siblings of friends, and even some students on campus. “I didn’t even hear about the foam party,” said first year university student Karly Greczemi, when I asked how the celebration had been. What are first year students doing if they’re not going to the campus events? How are they meeting one another? When asked why not a lot of students attend the campus hosted parties and events, first year university student Danno Kennedy answered – “Honestly everyone wants to drink, but most of us are underage, so we end up just drinking in our dorms.” In UBCO’s defense, its student population is substantially smaller than other, more FROSH famous universities in Canada and the United States. Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for example welcomed 2,500 new students this year,
while UBCO’s first year population was an estimated 1,800 people. Bad weather this year is also to blame because it forced the infamous White T-shirt party to be cancelled – a street party so wild and crazy that it was documented on the local news. As the first years finally begin to adapt to university life, and with more events planned throughout the month including an outdoor concert and a giant movie night in the campus theatre, it can only get better from here, right? As Jenny, a first year student says, “Everything has been fantastic, the orientations and tours, [but] the party aspect has been disappointing.” UBCO’s size may be mostly to blame. Its events are new and few traditions are established due to its young age of eight. Eventually with the growing student population and ageing of the school, we’ll be just as exciting as some of the Frosh famous universities around the globe; one day. Perhaps the first years are using the resources provided during Create to adjust and learn, rather than party. Unfortunately, rumors have been circulating about police patrolling the campus every night in September. With a stint in campus parties, the “party” will most likely move off campus to the local nightlife scene downtown.
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Hello I Must Be Going (2012)
ILLSCARLET ON CAMPUS
Check out this issue’s Feature (pages 11 to 14) for more on the Froshconcert Illscarlett headlined
Affairs with young men and backseat car sex set the tone for this indie drama Laura Sciarpelletti Arts Editor During my initial obsession with Lena Dunham’s HBO show Girls, I stumbled across the 2012 film Hello I Must Be Going, which stars Girls actor Christopher Abbott. The film’s main star, however, is Melanie Lynskey, of Two and a Half Men and Perks of Being a Wallflower fame. Lynskey plays a soft-spoken woman who, after a failed marriage, moves back in with her parents, living each day flicking the television remote and lounging in the same old sweatpants. Her submissive life takes a turn when she begins an affair with the neighbors’ much younger son, played by Abbott. As she regains her passion for life and begins to build a career, Lynskey discovers a mobility and independence that she never knew she needed before. As the two lovers sneak around their parents’ suburban neighborhood, they realize that the non-confrontational way they’ve each been living has left them stationary. Abbott, a stage actor who pretends to be gay in order to avoid pressure from his mother, helps Lynskey realize that she was not as happy as she thought she was in her marriage before the sudden divorce. Veteran actress Blythe Danner costars as the overbearing mother who Lynskey eventually grows closer to. Lynskey gained critical acclaim after the 1994 film Heavenly Creatures, which costarred Kate Winslet. After her heartbreaking performance in Perks, and this honest and adorable performance in Hello I Must Be Going, we could be seeing her first steps towards more widespread critical acclaim and bigger roles.
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EVENTS UPCOMING Sept 10 Man of Steel
7pm/UNC Theatre He fights General Zod. It’s pretty cool. $5 for tickets.
Sept 11 Ukukus - Hanss Lujan JP Maurice
Ongoing/ Streaming Cafe
A photo exhibition of the mysterious mythical characters of the Andes - or something like that.
Torin McLachlan Staff Writer
Local band Fields of Green rocks Fernando’s
A jam-packed night at Fernando’s Four-dollar pints and unconditioned ponytails were flowing, smiles were showing, and the music was doing something that rhymes this past Wednesday the 4th at Fernando’s Pub downtown. This was one of the best nights out I’ve had in awhile, and the artist lineup set the bar pretty damn high for the rest of September. First off, Kelowna native Dan Oig opened things up on an intimate note with some loved-and-lost, learned andloved-again melodies. Next up to the plate was Kyle Tubbs of the talented sonic wonder-
group that is Kelowna’s own Fields of Green. Not many musicians can pull off an acoustic set where even the Ray Lamontagne, Bob Dylan, and Bright Eyes covers don’t measure up to the confident and complex originals, but Tubbs is one of them. Stepping into the three-hole, Kiwi Ben Caldwell of band Broken Down Suitcase filled the bases with a short but raucous roots set, slaying it solo with one foot on the kick and 12-bar blues on the brain. Finally, JP “the” Maurice completed the grand slam, connecting
hard on an hour-long set of pop noir. With Kevin Dreger of FOG on keys and the boys from Willhorse taking care of the rest, Maurice impressed with alt-rock single “Get Mad” before artists and friends got on stage for a boozy, heartfelt rendition of “Don’t Let Me Down.” When the whole pub is bellowing Beatles hits, you’re either at a depressing singles bar in Dorset, or one of Kelowna’s hottest music rooms. Thankfully, it was the latter. I strongly encourage you all to follow all these BC musicians in their future careers. Grab Dan
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Blue Skies Blues Guys at Fernando’s pub
Wednesday the 4th was an impressive night for local music performances. Fernando’s Pub’s stellar lineup, and then blues/folk band Blue Skies Blues Guys drew in a full room at the Pulp Fiction coffee house. This show was part of Pulp Fiction’s ongoing Wednesday music appreciation nights, and if the turnout for future events is anything like this past Wednesday, the place will be packed full of music enthusiasts fully caffeinated and swaying along to the tunes every week. Band members and brothers Nils and Dan from Minnesota covered songs by Bill Withers, Johnny Cash, and other similar genre favorites. Nils plays both the classical guitar and cello, and Dan’s guitar accompaniment and lead vocals filled the room, making the atmosphere genuinely warm and social. Pulp Fiction employee Chloe joined the group and killed it with her jazzy voice and energy. Barista
Oig’s August 1st release The Dan Oig EP for starters. Next, if you didn’t catch FOG’s August sets with Dragonette, or Grapes of Wrath, lend a friendly vote for their bid to win the Molson Canadian Open Live contest. Follow JP Maurice as he promotes his new record The Arborist with Willhorse at the Golden Sound Festival, join his CD release party Sept 27th at Vancouver’s FanClub, or trail his Europe tour this fall. At the very least, make sure Fernando’s is on your personal nightlife tour schedule.
Laura Sciarpelletti Arts Editor
Sam was up front showing off his amazing cappuccino-art skills and Max was making sure everyone felt welcome and taken care of. Due to the success of last Wednesday, Blue Skies Blues Guys have been invited back for an encore booking set for September 18th, and Chloe will once again be joining the duo for a few soulful numbers. The staff at Pulp Fiction are also launching Sing for your Supper Sundays on October 13th, which will feature their singing baristas. And guess what? These events are all ages.
Louise, left, Natalie, right
Sept 13 Open Mic
7pm / Streaming Cafe Spend the afternoon drinking chamomile tea with honey, and take your dad’s guitar downtown in the evening because you could be Justin Beiber one day.
Sept 18 Blue Skies Blues Guys 7pm / Pulp Fiction
Folk blues band makes their triumphant return to Pulp Fiction. Will be joined by soulful barista Chloe.
Sept 19 Visiting Author Chantal Neaveau
7pm / UBCO Library
The beginning of an exciting Visiting Author series. Canadian writer, author of three books and an interdisciplinary artist is brought in by FCCS faculty.
50 Shades. The musical.
8pm / Kelowna Community Theatre This is a real thing... in case you are interested.
All photos by Laura Sciarpelletti
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In Crate Digging, Laura talks to Peter Jeffrey, the owner of Milkcrate Records, about the latest in vinyl.
Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action
Franz Ferdinand Jeff Bulmer
Contributor
After another long break from the studio, Franz Ferdinand is back with a vengeance. In 2005, Scottish alternative band Franz Ferdinand came out with a song called “Do You Want To?” which consisted of lines singer Alex Kapranos heard at a club and decided to string together into a song. After seeing the music video for “Do You Want To?” I immediately became a fan. It would be several years before Franz Ferdinand put out anything new, though, and I slowly forgot about them. Then, the other day, I saw Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action on a shelf and thought “Hey! I remember them!” and decided to give Franz another chance. Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action is the sound of a band matured. Franz Ferdinand, the band’s first album, could swing from one extreme to the other. Right Thoughts finds a balance somewhere in-between. “Fresh Strawberries” and “The Universe Expanded” are ballads, but much easier to digest than “Eleanor Put Your Boots On” or “Michael.” Like their previous albums, the upbeat songs are the highlights of the album. “Right Action,” the namesake of the album, fits right in with classics like “Take Me Out” or “Do You Want To?” from years ago. “Evil Eye” sounds just like an old funk song and is bound to be a hit live. “Love Illumination” is the highlight of the album (also the second single), bringing in everything from a great bass line to bombastic trumpets, to an unexpected-butmore-than-welcome keyboard break and the best guitar solo of the album. Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action took a long time to get here, but Franz Ferdinand’s latest offering was well worth the wait. It’s great as a package, but the songs stand alone as well. Definitely pick this album up; it’ll last you a while.
Hesitation Marks Nine Inch Nails Torin McLachlan
Staff Writer
25 years after the band began, 4 years after an official hiatus, and for the 8th time in total, Nine Inch Nails have released another full length record. Trent Reznor, NIN’s founder and only full-time member, is releasing through Columbia Records - an odd move from an artist known for his brash critical stance towards the music industry’s corporate machinery. However Reznor is coming off of several successful high-profile collaborations, including his Oscarwinning Social Network soundtrack with Atticus Ross. I doubt the new album will find the staying power of 1994’s The Downward Spiral. Marks seems to lift the foot from the gas pedal, stripping away the heavy, driving metal tones and barbed industrial overlay of NIN classics like “March of the Pigs” in favour of seasick ambiance and groovier melodies. Opener “Eater of Dreams” throws up a locust horde of static punctuated by nauseous clarion-synth calls before breaking into dance-y single “Copy of A” which rhythm-checks kindred electropop spirits Depeche Mode. After letting his inner Derrida shine through with lyrics like “I am just a copy of a copy of a copy / Everything I say has come before,” Reznor returns for a moment to the blitzkrieg days of “The Perfect Drug” or “Closer” on “Came Back Haunted.” However, in true Derridean fashion the return is itself haunted, and the wall of sound technique amounts to a cold transparency of Reznor’s previous hits. The next few tracks (especially “Find My Way” and “Satellite”) generate a sense of the self-conscious, architectonic slow build which marks NIN’s musical maturity. While “Everything” is a definite non sequitur, a crisp halogen assault on the album’s otherwise dim basement surfaces, the record’s back-end returns to a skeletal sparseness that challenges NIN’s heavy career. Hesitation Marks is a good album with a 76% Metacritic rating that I don’t dispute. Reznor fans will be strained by the atmospheric bent, somewhat incongruous nuts and bolts, and distinctly non-volatile writing, but pleasantly so, as NIN’s newest work reveals a studied musical selfdeconstruction, at once familiar and unsettling.
Vinyl on the go Laura Sciarpelletti
Turntables have fantastic sound and quality, and are a big reason why vinyl never seems to go out of style. Portable record players, however, are great investments as well, and are both smaller and cheaper. Milkcrate carries a brand of portables called Crosley, which have been around since the 1930s. “The company has retro styling,” says owner Peter Jeffrey, “with added modern mechanics and electronics in there to digitize vinyl for your iPhone or computer.” These pack-up-and-go machines at the local downtown record shop come with one-year warranties and have three speeds: 7 inch, 12 inch, and old 78s. They come in a variety of styles and range in price from $119.95 to $189.95. “The sound quality and volume match the price range,” says Jeffrey. “Pricier ones are higher quality.” “We get them from the States, go down there once a month and bring a van-full back with us. We’ve had great success with them. You can take them out and be the life of the party. It’s one thing we have to offer people who are constrained with space. It’s also a great entry level for vinyl.” When you buy new vinyl, nearly nine times out of ten you will get a digital copy in the case. There will usually be a download code paired with the record. The quality of the audio, though, is determined not just by what’s on that file and the disc itself, but also by the quality of the equipment it’s played on. “Good quality audio comes from your turntable,” says Jeffrey. “A brand we carry [makes turntables] that range from $450 to $4000. The key to good sound is your source. If you’re using a hifi component system, you want to be spending the majority of your money on the turntable, cause that’s your source. The amplifier and the speakers can only do so much with what they’re given, and if you’ve got a lower quality turntable, that’s going to restrict how good of a job the amplifiers do.”
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Just an innocent The future of food services on campus rape chant
BoG Representative
The Board of Governors has its first meeting at UBC Okanagan on September 17, and the agenda has a huge focus on Okanagan issues. This time there aren’t many pressing issues that are on the agenda. However, there is lots of discussion time allocated to visioning work for the Okanagan campus. This is perfect, as the board tends to focus on long-term work for UBC. A focus session on the Okanagan campus would be beneficial to see what board members envision our campus to look like in 10 years. So far this column has sounded like rainbows and butterflies, and its true, we are in a good state. We have reached our enrolment targets set by the province, our campus is growing,, the quality of applications are improving, and our school spirit is buzzing. It’s now time to take a look at the future of our campus. However, as good as the picture is, there are concerns that I believe are on the forefront of student minds. Some of them are being addressed in other presentations with regards to athletic and study space, but some will have to wait for the update session on our campus. And in the interest of full disclosure and no surprises, the Aramark food contract is at the forefront of my mind. The contract expires in 2014, and I have not heard much about an open consultation with students. There are questions about whether or not this food contract falls within the Board purview, however I believe administration should keep the Board apprised of it. And here’s why: the Aramark contract was a top priority for all students during the student elections, professors expressed huge concerns with the contract during Senate discussions on budget, this food contract has made headline news in the student paper, and we can all agree it does not live up to our current needs on campus. Student leaders tend to hear constant complaints of the lack of vegetarian food items, high cost of food, lack of choices, lack of well-priced healthy food, and much more. This issue needs focus, consultation, and attention in order to ensure a healthy and prosperous campus. Our campus has accomplished a lot since its inception, and the administration along with the Board have worked really hard to get the campus to where it is now. However its time for us to look into the future and think about what UBC’s Okanagan Campus will look like in 10 years. I would like to encourage everyone to attend the first and only Board meeting that takes place in the Okanagan on September 17th, and feel free to get in touch with me if you have any additional concerns you would like addressed at this board meeting. For more information on the Board visit bog.ubc.ca.
Dave Nixon
Editor-in-chief
The Saint Mary’s University chant controversy seemed so far away, but it turns out it’s right at our doorstep. “Y-O-U-N-G at UBC we like ‘em young, Y is for your sister, O is for oh so tight, U is for underage, N is for no consent, G is for go to jail.” If you’re reading that wondering who could say it and not think it’s wrong, then you’re forgetting the catchy beat that goes along with it. Underrage rape needs a catchy beat, then it’s fine. And yes, that’s been one of the defenses of the chant. But before you go and attack those who have been chanting it, take a good hard look at the songs you listen to on a regular basis: Robin Thicke comes to mind. The issue is systemic, not just a bunch of bad kids that we can point at and say “they’re bad and we’re good.” There’s more to it though. Frosh leaders were only singing it on buses, and they warned those singing that they couldn’t use it in public. That’s a bit of a red flag. So they were singing it, and they knew they couldn’t be caught singing it. So why continue to chant it behind closed doors like that? It’s not really any more catchy than any other chant. Is it tradition? And if it was tradition, student leaders are supposed to be the ones questioning the status quo and asking why. Not holding on to tradition so desperately that you only perform it when no one’s looking, like an addict shamefully injecting in a dark alley. So on the one hand, we have this ethical side of our society that will ‘catch’ people who are too vocal about things like underrage rape. And that’s good. But on the other hand, as long as it’s hushed up, everyone is okay with it. It can even be funny. Check out the tweet below, from a twitter account called UBCO Parties:
Kelowna Regional Transit
Service Change Effective September 1, 2013
• Service on routes 4, 6 and 13 resume • Route changes on 14, 17 and 23 • Schedule changes on routes 22 and 25 • Late night Friday and Saturday trips
resume on 97 Express RapidBus
Visit www.bctransit.com or pick up a Rider’s Guide onboard. The account got a lot of flak for this, and they eventually deleted the tweet. Not before it got at least five favorites though. So I searched the hash tag on twitter. Turns out it’s used a lot. Way more than I’d hoped. Sometimes it’s used harmlessly, but a ton of people use it as a joke. So why don’t we use this as a wake up call. Don’t let the status quo continue - if you ever find yourself in a situation like this, do your best not to participate. It can be hard. But it’s worth trying.
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Matt Lauzon Opinions Editor
Weekly reviews on anything. ANYTHING! ASC building urinals
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Really?! with Laura and Dave is a print, online, and video segment inspired by Seth and Amy from SNL. Seen something dumb UBCO has done? Let us know!
Oh, really UBCO? You expect us to believe your parking officers are patrolling until 11:59pm? Nice try. Maybe the freshmen will beli- oh I guess that’s the point. 1,800 freshmen at $3 per night will add up. But still, really? It’s not like there’s ever going to be a problem with finding spots at night time. And really? You also increased the day parking prices? And don’t tell me it’s because of the new parking lots. It’s because the university needs more money, and parking is one of the very few ways you get revenue. But I’m sure students will understand. Just tell them that all they have to do is buy one less coffee per day, and it’ll even out. That worked for Yamamoto. Really UBCO??? Failing to follow through with parking regulations? Parking is such a hot topic at the university right now, and for good reason. It’s a well known fact that Kelowna transit is a shit show, so not everyone is inclined to take the bus. And the university seems to exist for the purpose of both higher education and sucking every last dime from its students, pushing them into the firey and bleak depths of debt. So really UBCO??? Why toy with us? If you have these late night parking meter regulations, you’re going to need to enforce them. Now, we know you’re stingy with money, so there’s no way you’ll do that. So really? Stop trying to scare students that already live under a great deal of stress. This is a situation that needs a more professional and honest approach. Let us park in peace.
The Sloan Water-Free Flush-Free urinal in the ASC building provides a clean, comfortable service. While I could say that its best feature is the fact each urinal saves nearly 40,000 gallons of water annually due to its water-free technology, or that its flush-free system provides an unparalleled sanitary experience, the real deal-maker of the WES5000 Waterfree Urinal is the seashell picture on the inside rim: it simultaneously gives you a target to hit while allowing you to piss allover the capitalistic oil industry leader Shell in all its symbolic glory. Take that capitalism. Buy a WES-5000 Water-free© Flush-free© urinal from Sloan Valve Company©.
Green Thread Coffee
It’s lukewarm, flavourless, and its top layer glints a rainbow like a splash of oil. It’s cheap, provides caffeine, and there’s a small line compared to Starbucks and The Green Bean. If you want a great coffee experience, I’d check elsewhere... but it’s worth a try nonetheless.
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That good old white counter has a rich layer of salt and grease, and is flecked with spots of ketchup and other condiments. It has character. It’s pristine. It’s greased-up enough to allow you to slide your student card all the way across with a quick flick of your wrist. It even has a cool tip jar. 10/10.
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DISCUSSION
Which do you prefer?
PAPER vs LAPTOP Illustration by Katriona Blair
Torin McLachlan
Staff Writer
Hello fellow androids. I’d like to take a quick inventory of your “person.” Phone? Check. Computer? Check. Tablet? Check. You’re half machine and there’s no denying it. Without mentioning all the baser technology that we attach to ourselves like contact lenses or even clothing, us “humans” are increasingly digital animals. So why would you takes notes in analog? You may as well move to Siberia and eat bark. Pushing pencils is Neanderthal, it’s kindergarten, vestigial, backwards and irreligious. No, really. St. Thomas Aquinas became patron saint of pen-
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cil makers only to destroy the whole evil institution of paper notation and pave the path to digital, stating in his Summa Theologica “Beware of the person of one book, for the book is nasty and laptops rule. YOLO.” Knuckling out your notes is also wasteful. Have you ever spent a languorous afternoon under the branches of a proud beech tree only to look up from the arms of a beloved and think, “kill it.”? There’s a special form of water torture devised for people like you. But let’s be real for a minute, shall we?
A common complaint of digital haters is that laptops are a distraction in class. In fact, a recent study from Sana et al. published in Computers and Education revealed that computer multitasking during lecture time significantly distracts both users and those who sit near them, reducing test scores. Without taking apart the study’s artificiality, I can at least warn against using findings like this to infer a causal relation. And besides, which would you rather have? A brain filled with rote lists of dry data about early-20th c. Russian politics, or a malleable, lustrous, ductile,
and densely connected mind which quickly transitions from pop culture quandaries like “OMGMILEYWHY” to questions like “when is this due?” or even, “what class am I in?” Exactly. Pen and paper is the primrose path to obscurity and joyless academic stagnation. Live in the now and make freedom your personal dragon-steed as you whip through life torching the towns of post-secondary pretention. Know yourself through the world. The real world. The digital one.
What’s more beautiful than an old oak tree supporting the lives of dozens of birds and insects, cooling the rich grass field with its shade, and filling the air with rich, fresh oxygen while being chopped down by a real Canadian lumberjack? What’s better than the sound of a woodchipper tearing through century-old wood and clearing out the homes of thousands of critters? I’ll tell you what’s better: that satisfying scratch as a pen glides across a crisp clean slice of lined paper, solidifying and portraying all the knowledge you’re currently ac-
quiring. Those permanent indents in the paper symbolize all that information you’ll retain. Just make sure you write hard enough. Also (and this doesn’t matter much) a recent study in the journal Computers and Education showed that students who bring their laptops to class to take notes perform 11% lower on quizzes. What’s even more troubling is that students who try to take notes on paper, but were surrounded by students using a laptop, perform 17% lower than if no laptops were present. Scientists did the study. Scientists make com-
puters. I mean, they can’t be wrong, right? The moral of the story? Don’t use a fucking laptop in class! Don’t let your grades suffer as you get distracted by the Facebook and the Twitterverse. Go make thousands of animals and plant life suffer. They don’t matter... much. And really, worrying about them is almost as bad as worrying over your lost marks that come with using a laptop. Almost as bad.
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Paper: Not only does it have personality, you see it deteriorate over time. It’s a sign of how hard you are or aren’t working. The pristine clarity of computer notes have no character. With paper, you can look at that coffee stain and say, “oh yeah, that was the one time in class where we learnt about [insert vague concept here] and I spit out my coffee at the absurdity of the professor’s explanation.” Paper is your friend. Laptops are made in drab buildings and technological wastelands. Paper? Paper is made in the forest. It’s natural.
“I actually use a pen that record lectures as I write my notes. I like its multiple input approach because I’m both a visual and an auditive learner.” -Ginny, 4th year PPE major “I prefer to use the classic pen and paper. For me it helps the information process through my brain.” -Tom, 3rd year Psychology major . “My favourite is probably my iPad. Though some of my professors aren’t into it, so I have to fall back to using pen and paper. Ultimately I prefer the full keyboard of a laptop because my thoughts flow better, and I can easily fix mistakes unlike on an iPad. Being a commuter, though, the iPad is much lighter and more accessible.” -Lauren, 3rd year Interdisciplinary Performance major “I’m not allowed to take my laptop to every class, but the times I have been able to I much prefer the laptop. It’s easier to submit assignments on time and I don’t have to worry about transposing the notes over to the computer when I do have to get work done.” -Ed Hipsen - High School student.
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SPORTS
Scores and game recaps from Heat reporters Jesse Shopa and Kevin Ilomin, plus player profiles and upcoming game schedules.
WOMEN’S SOCCER Interviews with Heat coaches as the 2013-14 season gets underway. What are the varsity teams’ challenges and advantages this year?
Fitness articles from Sports Editor Alex Eastman as he embarks on a challenge to get in shape on a tight budget of 20 dollars a month.
A regular series introducing stats and their use in the NHL, designed to make you a smarter hockey fan than your residence floormates.
MEN’S SOCCER
Heat strike down VIU Mariners sink UBCO UBCO women win on penalty kick Jesse Shopa A penalty-kick proved to be the difference for the Heat in their season opener, as fifth-year senior and four-time PACWEST all-star Jennifer Kidd (Richmond, BC) earned the Heat their first win of the 2013 season. After being hauled down in the box in the 70th minute, a composed Kidd buried the PK just past the outstretched arms of Mariner Goalkeeper Shelby Walker (3rd year, Victoria, BC) to put the Heat up for good, 2-1. “When that whistle blew, I took a deep breath and focused on what I had to do,” said Kidd following the game. “I wasn’t concerned about the score [during the PK]. I was only concerned about me, the keeper, and the twelve yards of turf between us.” After an anxious beginning to the first half for both teams, Michelle Smith (3rd year, Vernon, BC) would open the scoring for the Heat on a header in the 37th minute. The Heat would continue to pressure VIU in the second half, but a goal by Shelby Walker in the 67th minute would cool the Heat and tie the game at 1-1.
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Despite the score in the 67th, head coach Claire Paterson knew her team could overcome the Mariners. “We’re resilient,” said Paterson. “We’re really focused this year, and we have fantastic leadership, so I knew we would keep grinding until the 90th minute.” A notable performance that won’t show up on the score sheet was that of Laura Graham (2nd year, Sidney, BC), the stand-in Goalkeeper for Christine Tallon (4th year, Kamloops, BC). Graham, a midfielder, found herself thrust into action during training camp after Tallon suffered a concussion. Her performance today, in an unfamiliar role, was a major reason why the Heat were able to keep VIU at one goal. “Laura has worked really hard for us in the past two weeks,” added Paterson. “To get a win for her in her first start was a nice addition.” You can find the recap of the Heat’s second game of their opening weekend, when they matched up against the Capilano Blues, online at thephoenixnews.com.
Heat men fall to VIU’s early attack Kevin Ilomin The Vancouver Island University Mariners are the defending CCAA men’s soccer silver medalists and one of the most physically tough teams in the league. None of that mattered to the Heat men’s soccer team as they fought VIU valiantly through rainy conditions Saturday afternoon, ultimately falling to the Mariners 4-2. “They’re a physical team,” Heat coach Dante Zanatta said after the match of VIU. “I thought for the vast majority of the game it wasn’t anything dirty. It was just a physical soccer game.” Relentless rain did not help the situation, with players slipping and sliding this way and that. “That’s football for you,” Coach Zanatta said with a smile. If anything, the conditions served to intensify each team’s will to win the season opener. VIU’s Nick Moore scored the match’s first goal off of a penalty kick, but the Heat’s Dylan Abbott (3rd year, Salmon Arm, BC) sent a sizzling free kick straight into the top right corner to even things up early on.
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A costly mistake by keeper Logan Ellis (2nd year, Calgary, AB) resulted in VIU snagging a 2-1 lead that visibly deflated the Heat. The Mariners’ Farhad Abdulgani (3rd year, Oslo, Norway) snuck in goal number three before the half for his team during a scramble in front of the Heat’s net. The Heat came back with a fire in the second half, finding more rhythm on the offense that would lead to Jorden Leib (3rd year, Bellingham, WA) tipping one in off a corner kick. At 3-2, the Heat felt like they could still even things up. However, VIU’s David Durrant (2nd year, London, England) got one past Ellis for a 4-2 clincher that would stand until the final whistle. “I think our guys responded well [to the physicality of the game],” Zanatta said of his squad. “They didn’t back down. I was very happy with how the team responded and gave as much as they took.” You can find the recap of the Heat’s second game of their opening weekend, when they matched up against the Capilano Blues, online at thephoenixnews.com.
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CAMPUS UPCOMING Sept 9 Intramural registration opens Online and in the UBCO gym Volleyball: Men’s, Women’s, and two Co-Rec leagues. Played on Tuesdays & Thursdays.
The September 5th Human Kinetics vs. Engineering Dodgeball showdown
Photos by Aly McComb
Beach Volleyball: Co-Rec and Competitive leagues. Played on Mondays & Tuesdays. Outdoor Soccer: Men’s, Women’s, and two Co-Rec leagues. Played on Mondays & Fridays. Basketball: Women’s, Co-Rec, and Competitive leagues. Played on Wednesdays & Thursdays.
Photos by Liza Anderson
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Now that you’re here, it’s time to GET INVOLVED One thing we consistently hear from recent graduates who are entering the work force, is that their degree isn’t quite as valuable as they thought. The common remark is that their degree is necessary to get them an interview, but it’s their experiences that get them the job. For many, those experiences come from their on campus and off campus involvement. A great place to start with on campus involvement is the “Get Involved Center” which is located in UNC 207. They can help you find a volunteer position that suits your interests, or even help you pursue your own initiative. For more information on that contact them at: getinvolved.ubco@ubc.ca. There are also tons of great opportunities to get involved with your Students’ Union. Below is a list of different opportunities you may want to pursue. In these positions there is a broad scope of knowledge and skills to be gained: from marketing, finances, and logistics, to social issues, governance, and public speaking. And even if you’re not interested in being involved, we have a brief description of how members of the UBCSUO can get involved in the democratic process of the union.
Standing Committees The UBCSUO is in the process of ratifying 5 Standing Committees. Standing Committees are bodies that meet separately from regular UBCSUO Board of Directors meetings and discuss issues in order to make recommendations to the Board. The Board of Directors may designate these issues to them, or the committee may raise an issue on its own. In some cases the Board of Directors may even choose to delegate responsibilities to a committee such as approval of funding for funding, or initiating a specific campaign. To get involved with these committees find the registration form on our website under the “Get Involved” tab after September 12th. Fill that out and we’ll be in touch. These committees are as follows.
Equity and Inclusion Committee
Policy Committee
The democratic nature of UBCSUO depends on rigorous debate from diverse points of view. It is also the case that diversity and rigor in debate are both beneficial to a strong education. To allow all those voices to be heard, this committee will seek out systemic obstacles in both the UBCSUO and the University at large, work to develop solutions, and recommend those solutions to the Board of Directors. If issues of social justice and equality are something you are passionate about, this is the Committee for you.
Sustainability of the organization depends on clearly written policy so that future Boards may benefit from the insight of their predecessor. The role of the Policy Committee is to develop and maintain policy to ensure that the Students’ Union runs efficiently and effectively. Members of this committee will develop a thorough and very useful understanding of UBCSUO and its structures. Any members that hope to run for Council should strongly consider this committee.
Money is the metric by which modern society measures value. Whether this is positive or negative is another discussion, but in either case this social convention applies to the UBCSUO. The Finance Committee will review aspects of the UBCSUO’s Finances and determine what quantity of value should be assigned to those aspects. Those determinations will then be put to the Board as recommendations on future spending, or future consideration.
Environmental Sustainability Committee
Student Association Committee Chair: Nick Dodds
The only Standing Committee to be ratified in the Bylaws of the UBCSUO. This Committee will seek out systemic obstacles to environmental sustainability in both the UBCSUO and the University at large, work to develop solutions, and recommend those solutions to the Board of Directors. If issues of environmentalism and systemic change are something that interests you, apply to this committee.
Clubs, Course Unions, and Special Interest Groups are a crucial component to our campus community. In order to allow them to achieve their enormous potential it is crucial that they are given the necessary structure in order to do so. This Committee will develop policy and procedures for the governance of our student associations, as well as execute components of that governance.
Chair: Shaman McLean
Finance Committee Chair: Rocky Kim
Chair: Shaman McLean
Chair: TBD
Action Groups The UBCSUO also has two “Action Groups”. Action Groups differ from committees in that they do not make recommendations to the Board of Directors and instead focus carrying out tasks as set by Board of Directors. You can also get involved with our Action Groups by completing the previously mentioned form. The Action Groups are as follows:
Well Events Action Group
Chair: Alex Gula Co-Chair: Nick Dodds
Events at the Well, as any returning student would tell you, are the beating heart of the UBCSUO. It’s where many of the conversations start that lead to great Students’ Union initiatives, it’s certainly where many memorable “back when I went to UBCO” stories will be set. The Well Events Action Group will include appointed members, as well as a number of non-appointed members that will design the future of Well parties. The group will meet to conceptualize event ideas, and set plans; following this the members will work together to guarantee the success of each event. If you want a hand in making the best party the Well has ever seen, this is the group to be a part of!
Volunteer Action Group
Chair: Alex Gula The Volunteer Action Group is the most dynamic component of the UBCSUO. This Action Group is involved at every level throughout the organization. In general, the members will be help execute UBCSUO initiatives such as: events, campaigns, and promotions when they arise. But the group will also develop, distribute, and collect surveys, analyze the data, and create initiatives to improve the student experience, The Volunteer Action Group is a great way to learn the skills necessary to be a leader on or off campus, as well as an excellent way to help create meaningful changes to the student experience at UBCO.
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The Everest Effect. What would your heart‚ lungs‚ and brain feel like 5‚000m above sea level? That is what the team from UBC wanted to find out on Mt Everest. Read more about their stunning work in the Ev-K2-CNR Pyramid Laboratory at annualreport.ubc.ca
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