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AUS overspends $35K, cuts student life budget
The News: poems on headlines and children
How to move forward after the US election
Jennifer Gardy is a disease detective and CBC host
Women’s soccer fall in U Sport final
THE UBYSSEY
contraceptives condoms and pills may not be your best bet
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NOVEMBER 16, 2016 WEDNESDAY
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Debbie Harvie has directed the UBC Bookstore since before you were born NOVEMBER 15-17 FOOD FOR THOUGHT 11 A.M.– 4P.M. @ THE NEST A booth in the Nest run by the AMS Food Bank will be highlighting issues related to food security. FREE
Food Drive Initiative: Food For Thought
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3 day booth at the Nest (11am-4pm) THURSDAY NOVEMBER 17
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PASTELS AND PINOT 11:30 A.M. @ THE HATCH Warm vibes, good wine and creativity! Importance of healthy eating $5
hlighting:
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Harvie has directed the Bookstore for over 25 years.
hlight anxiety caused by bad diet
Leo Soh Our Campus Coordinator
hlight bad diet on campus causing stress
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dress problems of student poverty, poor health and social isolation.
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CYCLE-A-THON 12:30–5:30 P.M. @ CADENCE CYCLING STUDIO Alpha Gamma Delta will run 20 stationary bikes for five hours to raise money and for the Canadian Diabetes Association.
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Debbie Harvie is profoundly experienced in bookstore management. Having directed the UBC Bookstore for over 25 years, she has had a measurable impact on the student experience at UBC. In 2008, she became the managing director of University Community Services and since then, has overseen a diverse portfolio servicing the community. Although she also directs Campus Security and parking and access services, the Bookstore remains the focus of Harvie’s role. “Of course I have to look after all the units in my portfolio, but I think the Bookstore is still the largest. It’s also probably the key function in connectivity with students — obviously supplying academic materials influences how students do in their courses and it ties us very closely to the faculty,” she said. Initially, Harvie aspired to be a grade school teacher, but when she graduated from the University of Alberta in 1979, the job market for teaching jobs was incredibly depressed. This motivated Harvie to enter the book industry, becoming a manager for Classic Bookshops at just 23 years old. She then entered collegiate retail as the SFU Bookstore manager in 1985 and moved to UBC in 1990, becoming the UBC Bookstore director. During Harvie’s tenure, the Bookstore has experienced many significant changes. For one, books have become much less popular. She explained that pressure from competitors, such as Chapters, Amazon and eBook readers, forced collegiate retail to adapt to a more competitive marketplace. “When I started in the book industry … trade books would do incredibly well — when a bestseller would come out in paperback or hardcover, you’d
sell hundreds of them and the stores were thriving. The [UBC Bookstore], when I came here, sold over $4 million worth of general books [in one year]. Today, we sell about $900,000,” she said. Collegiate stores are also responsible for providing course materials to students. When compared to trade books, Harvey says that this sector of the Bookstore’s commerce has changed even more dramatically. “[In the 1980s and 1990s], lots of books were selling — for a class of a hundred, we’d sell 99 books because books were really used in a different way in courses. There were less choices, there wasn’t the internet, so students just used their learning materials very efficiently and effectively, I think.” Since then, much has changed, Harvie explained. “Students have a lot more choices. Sometimes, students choose not to buy anything at all, and that’s fair. We’re very supportive of open educational materials and if that’s the right thing for the class, we want to support that.” According to Harvie, these changes have skyrocketed the difficulty of the book buying process. Once a faculty member chooses the course materials, the Bookstore’s buyers have to estimate the demand from students, making predictions based off past records and the textbook’s status as either recommended or required. “The challenge in this marketplace is we at the Bookstore don’t choose the textbook — the faculty member does,” said Harvie. “If a faculty member goes to the class and says, ‘You don’t actually need that book,’ now we’re the bad guy because we brought them in and the student doesn’t need it. All we want is that a faculty member chooses a great book, the student uses that in the class and gets value out of it. Then we all win.”
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Despite the Bookstore’s core identity as a book retailer, books make up less than half of its sales. Harvie does not view this as a negative, but rather as a sign of the Bookstore’s growing role as an economic hub on the UBC campus. “We’re not only a bookstore. And I don’t mean that to be a diminutive, but we are more than a bookstore — we have a lot of other products. Some people, if they don’t come in to buy a book, may never think that we have pens and pencils, or other things,” she said. For example, the Bookstore is one of the few places where students, faculty, staff and visitors can purchase UBC branded clothing. Harvie plays a big role in marketing branded clothing. She argues that UBC clothing shouldn’t be a uniform. “UBC’s clothing is blue and gold, but quite honestly, it’s not the most popular colour that we sell. I’ve been to [Harvard’s] bookstore — you walk in and everything is burgundy and grey or white. But as a customer, that’s not what I want — I would like some choice,” she said. Harvie speaks from experience — decreasing chromatic variation has depressed sales in the past. “A couple of years ago, the athletics department wanted us to have all blue and gold clothing, and our sales plummeted. Especially the young women on campus, they wanted us to have more fashion pieces, so when we were able to bring those back, sales rose up again.” For the remainder of her career, Harvie wants to continue serving UBC. She said, “I’ve been very fortunate to be in this industry. I don’t know if this is the peak of my career, but I’m always looking for new opportunities on campus to take on projects and see if I can help make UBC a better place for students. As long as I’m adding to that, I’m quite happy.” U
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UBC sleep clinic announces $3.8 million expansion MoA receives
huge donation
Lauren Kearns Staff Writer
University students are notorious for oftentimes failing to prioritize sleep in the pursuit of good grades, especially during exam seasons. Likewise, Dr. John Fleetham, the co-director of the UBC Hospital Sleep Disorder Program, pointed out that “the three secrets to good health are diet, exercise, and sleep ... and I would argue that the majority of UBC students are significantly sleep deprived for a variety of different reasons.” While for many students the lack of sleep is caused by impending assignments rather than underlying conditions, common disorders such as sleep apnea and narcolepsy can take a toll on student well-being. The Vancouver campus is home to the UBC Hospital Sleep Disorder Program, which has been running since 1981, but is about to undergo several crucial changes. This “provincial centre for complex sleep disorders” sees over 5,000 patients each year, hailing from all over British Columbia and the Yukon. The program centre used to be divided into two separate parts — the clinic and the laboratory. However, after three years of planning, the program is now set to begin a $3.8 million expansion in the basement of Purdy Pavilion. The funding for this project is coming from donations to the Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) and the UBC Hospital Foundation.
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The donation was $7 million of Indigenous art.
Julia Burnham Senior Staff Writer
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The sleep clinic is due for a major upgrade.
“We’re using this as an opportunity to merge the sleep clinic, which is our day clinic, with our night lab, which currently do not sit next to each other. We’re merging them into a 24/7 program in a new space,” said Tracey Taulu, the director of operations at UBC Hospital. “We’re bringing the two aspects of the program together with a clear goal of consolidating the program into one, and running the space innovatively. So during the day, it will be more of an outpatient clinic atmosphere, and at night, it will turn into a sleeping lab which
will be more conducive than a hospital bed.” Fleetham, who was recruited to work for the UBC Hospital when it first opened in 1980, further explained that bringing the lab and clinic together will “make a lot of sense” and give the program the extra space it needs to deal with increasing demand. For example, the number of beds available will increase from six to nine. The rooms themselves are designed to feel less like hospital rooms. This change, according to Taulu, “will hopefully have a
better influence on [the patient’s] ability to have a good sleep.” There will also be two rooms “geared for a sicker, high-acuity patient population.” Further developments, according to Fleetham, include the expansion of portable “wearable” devices to diagnose sleep disorders and the first national accredited training program for physicians in sleep disorder medicine. Construction on this project is set to begin promptly, and is projected to be complete by spring 2017. U
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Sauder student organizes talks on modern capitalism
While the talks take place at Sauder, they are open to everyone.
Salomon Micko Benrimoh Staff Writer
Albina Gibadullina, a fifth-year student at UBC’s Sauder School of Business, has organized a series of roundtable talks discussing the “face of modern capitalism.” With one talk having happened in late October and two more planned, it is unknown exactly how many discussions will happen as a part of the series. Gibadullina wanted to create an “alternative discourse space for students and scholars to engage in critical discussions about the development of Western capitalism, and the contemporary
social and economic issues facing us.” “[I] always felt that we were not having those conversations about ethics, about social justice and we’re getting a very homogeneous understanding of how the world operates,” she said. With the goal of creating a place for dialogue on ethics and social justice for Sauder students, Gibadullina organized the first roundtable discussion, which took place at the end of October. The series’ first edition was centred around “Gender and Race in a Capitalist Society.” Guest speakers included professors from Sauder, but also from the faculty of
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gender, race, sexuality and social justice (GSRJ) and the faculties of sociology and geography. “[The talk focused on] issues of racial and gender oppression that exist in society, and how capitalism relates to gender and racial oppression,” said Gibadullina. Questions included “In which ways do systemic racism and sexism continue to exist in the workplace? What are the misconceptions behind reverse oppression?” and “Do capitalist institutions appropriate feminism and anti-racism in name only through embracing corporate diversity as a PR tactic?” and even “Will electing Hillary Clinton be a
feminist victory?” were asked and discussed. “I wanted to bring ... diversity into the building that I’m in,” said Gibadullina. David Silver — a professor at Sauder School of Business who supports Gibadullina through the Sauder Ethics Initiative that he runs — added that these talks are meant to make listeners “think about capitalism, think about it in the business school where it matters and the question of how we can do it better.” The next talk will be on November 23 and will feature another seven guest speakers, including faculty from UBC and SFU. Separate from the first talk, this one will focus on the Vancouver housing crisis and will be split into two parts, with the second part scheduled for January and featuring guest speakers from the community, rather than purely from academia. The housing crisis talk will tackle questions like “should affordable housing be a human right for residents?” as well as ongoing disputes in regards to unceded land and how the housing crisis has affected the Indigenous population. The roundtable discussions may be taking place at Sauder, but Gibadullina made it clear that the event is open to students and staff members of all faculties here at UBC, noting that the topic affects the entire Vancouver population. U
On the morning of November 17, President Santa Ono announced that the Museum of Anthropology (MoA) will receive a collection of Indigenous art worth $7 million. The collection contains more than 200 pieces of art, and is being gifted to the museum by an anonymous donor. The historic collection is believed to be one of the largest collections of northwest coast First Nations art and the largest of its kind to return to British Columbia. Its contents include a variety of rare works, fine carvings, jewelry, basketry and textiles by contemporary Indigenous artists. “The permanent home for this collection will be a beautiful new gallery of northwest coast masterworks, which we will have in time for National Aboriginal Day on June 21, 2017,” said Ono. This new gallery has received funding through Doggone Foundation and the federal government, who will be donating $3 million and $500,000 dollars respectively. Joyce Murray, member of parliament for Vancouver Quadra, explained that the government is funding the project through the Canada 150 community infrastructure program. “The Canada 150 Infrastructure program is a fantastic way for communities across Canada to celebrate our 150th anniversary of the confederation, and so investments in the upgrades of this museum are not only about creating jobs and encouraging economic growth, they are also about enriching the community and promoting awareness of art and culture,” said Murray. Jordan Wilson, Aboriginal curator-in-residence at MoA, spoke to the significance of the collection at the event. “[This donation] provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the importance of these historical projects or works of art — or as my community refers to them, belongings,” said Wilson. Wilson highlighted how these belongings act as teachings and speak to the relationships that Canadians have with their ancestors. “Like good art in today’s world, these belongings express what is hard to convey in words,” said Wilson. “We seek to contribute to an ongoing discourse about historical northwest coast art, or belongings, and about the contemporary issues that we face today.” U
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AUS overspends by $35K on stARTup, cuts student life budget Sruthi Tadepalli News Editor
Due to low ticket sales and mismanagement, the Arts Undergraduate Society lost $35,000 through their orientations event stARTup. “We definitely recognize that this is a really big issue in terms of spending, so we were able to cover it through our surplus, but mainly it came out of the student life portfolio,” said Marina Tischekoko, AUS VP Finance. While they are still in a surplus at this time, financial cuts were made to academic development, Arts Week, social events, sports, the Arts Student Centre, the first-year committee (funding for first-year elected representatives) and philanthropy. The budgets of council retreat, the executive retreat, various networking events, advertising and grants were not cut. UBC’s Arts Undergraduate Society (AUS) represents 12,500 students. This means that they collect $13 from all of those people — which equates to $162,500. So where does this money go? How is it handled? Despite the significant fee, the majority of arts undergraduate students probably don’t know.
WHAT HAPPENED? StARTup is the AUS’s orientation
event. Initially, a ticket revenue equivalent to $50,000 was supposed to completely balance out stARTup costs. However, ticket revenue was only $19,070. This was compounded upon by higher-than-expected hotel costs, leading to the overall $35,000 expenditure. “We didn’t expect to not sell out, because we’ve sold out in almost every year prior,” said Tischeko.
HOW WAS IT FIXED? The budget for social events was cut from $18,000 to $9,450. The budget for academic development was cut by $1,000, mainly impacting professional development and student wellness, as was the budget for philanthropy. Five hundred dollars was also taken out of the budget of the Arts Student Centre. Budgets for sports and Arts Week received a major cut. Sports’ budget was cut from $7,300 to $3,800, and Arts Week’s was dropped from $8,800 to $3,500. Finally, $700 was cut from the budget of the first-year committee (made up of elected firstyear representatives). WHAT WASN’T CUT? An outlier when looking at the AUS budget is their annual council retreat. Every year, the AUS pays for approximately 50 people — made up of AUS coordinators, club reps and all the executives — to go to Whistler.
The AUS ran into a bit of a budgetary problem early this term.
While alcohol is not subsidized, all other expenses — transportation, accommodation and food — are fully covered. “We really see it as a valuable event because it really gives everyone a chance to connect as an arts community,” said Tischeko. “We do have quite a lot [of people we’re representing] and in turn, a lot of coordinators and club reps that we’re working with. So we do see it as a very valuable event for everyone to go on. “It’s also a way for us to give back to people who are working basically for free for us, and doing all this great work for the arts student body.”
The budget for the retreat — which is $10,000 this year — is determined based on expected cost for the experience. This is $550 more than the social events budget after cuts made because of stARTup. However, the decision to decrease the student life portfolio over others such as the retreat was made upon much deliberation. “[StARTup] came out of our student life portfolio, so upon consultation with our execs, the ad-hoc committee we formed and council, we decided that it was best to remedy [the deficit
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with] ... money would come out of our student life portfolio,” said Tischeko. “After consultation with the portfolio, they really thought they can have a great year with the money that they have now.”
WHAT NEXT? To mitigate concern about the stARTup budget, an ad-hoc committee has been formed within council that will provide recommendations going forward, so according to Tischeko, “this kind of over-spending would perhaps not happen in the future.” U
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Senate working on a policy to mandate syllabi for all courses
Students may soon know exactly what to expect from a course syllabus.
Sophie Sutcliffe Senior Staff Writer
UBC’s Senate is working on a policy to mandate a syllabi for each course, and to also create some guidelines and regulations for what should be included within a course syllabus. According to the draft of the policy, it would apply to all credit-bearing courses offered at UBC, and exclude all graduate level theses and dissertations.
“There is no such policy right now,” said Paul Harrison, the associate dean of science for student services. “When a course is being created … there is a requirement there for a syllabus to be part of that proposal, [but] thereafter when a course is being offered, we have no policy that says there should be a syllabus. So that’s the primary goal — just to put it on record that we think every course should have a syllabus.”
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According to Mark Bancroft, VP Academic Affairs for the EUS and member of Senate’s academic policy committee which created the proposal, it has less to do with the absence of syllabi and more to do with its quality. Bancroft noted that because there are no guidelines in regards to grading schemes, changes to course syllabi and required readings and assignments, there have been situations in the past
where professors have changed the content of courses midway through or students have not known how they were being assessed. “[It’s] led to sticky situations in the past,” said Bancroft. “Knowing what you’re signing up for, knowing what you’re paying for, that’s high on our priorities, so I think having a standard syllabi, it will be more clear to students what they’re doing and that’s where the need is.” One thing that Bancroft hopes the policy will address is setting guidelines on how changes to syllabi can be made. “If you sign up for a course and [the syllabus] changes midway through, past the drop deadline, there’s not really very much you can do about it,” said Bancroft. “So [this would give] a bit more protection to students.” According to Bancroft, the Senate committee in charge of this proposal has reached out to various student groups such as the AMS and other undergraduate societies for feedback. “The consultation process started maybe around half a month ago,” said Bancroft. “Our consultation is ramping up — we have the 175 student responses from our survey, which hasn’t closed yet.” While the results of this consultation process are not yet
available, Harrison said he has heard some opposition from faculty members. “I think there are concerns about what a faculty member puts into a syllabus, how much of that is their own intellectual product and how much is generic information,” said Harrison. “Courses are owned by departments … but faculty members get very involved [in] offering the best course they can. They put a lot of work into it, and some may feel that their work there may be interfered with if there’s this other policy that says you have to put this kind of information forward.” Harrison added that there have been some concerns about requiring a list of topics or learning outcomes within courses. He also noted the outcome of the policy will be greatly influenced by the feedback received. “We’ll probably have to have a few rounds of discussion about the feedback before we are able to see what sorts of overarching messages come out of it and how we might modify the proposal,” said Harrison. The academic policy committee will be accepting feedback until the end of the day on November 15. U Feedback can be submitted via email to stephanie.oldford@ubc.ca.
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FEATURES
NOVEMBER 16, 2016 WEDNESDAY
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condoms are just the tip of the contraceptive iceberg.
WORDS MOIRA WYTON
PHOTOS JOSH MEDICOFF & KOBY MICHAELS
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sex — it’s everywhere on campus.
condoms
98 per cent effective at preventing pregnancy when used perfectly, 85 per cent on average and 79 per cent when using a female condom. What it is: a thin, usually latex barrier that covers the penis during intercourse and prevents sperm from entering the vagina. Pros: Not only are condoms easy to use (just pinch and roll!), they are cost-effective, convenient and provide some protection against sexually-transmitted infections (STIs). Cons: Condoms, as mainstream as they are, still break, and may cause an allergic reaction if you or your partner are allergic to latex (they may be substituted with a nonlatex version). Also, they may only be used once and must be carefully removed to prevent the escape of sperm. Cost: A box of 12 sells for $6.98 at Shoppers Drug Mart on campus. Availability at UBC: They are free at the Sexual Assault Support Centre on campus, and available for purchase at Shoppers Drug Mart in the University Village and at various residence kiosks around UBC.
The opportunities for sexual experiences during your university years seem endless, but the variety of birth control methods are not so vast. So how do you prevent sex from leading to an unwanted pregnancy? Going into this piece, I have been a committed — if not consistent — user of the birth control pill, which I started the summer before university. I asked for something that would have me covered at university and was handed the pill — no discussion of other options. Two years later, I wonder what exactly is out there and whether or not it’s worth my time to switch to a method that keeps me safe despite my forgetful mind. This piece focuses on female birth control (there really aren’t that many male birth control options). There is a double standard that puts the responsibility of contraception on women. This forces women to compromise between what they can afford and the contraceptive effectiveness that they need. This double standard is as real as the difficulties — due to factors like the number of sperm produced, side effects and the lack of oral testosterone — in developing a viable form of male birth control. Male birth control could certainly exist in our lifetime, but researchers still have a lot of upstream swimming ahead of them. For all the social and scientific barriers to accessing a method of birth control, there are many viable options for preventing unwanted pregnancies. Ultimately, the most important thing is that your chosen method works. “You’re in university to further your career and establish yourself in life, and having unwanted pregnancies would certainly interfere with that plan,” said Dr. Ellen Wiebe, a clinical professor in the department of family practice in UBC’s faculty of medicine. “So you want one that works.” For those who love sex, drugs and science, here’s the low-down on what’s available at UBC and where you can get some (pun intended). Rolling On
First things first: many contraceptives prevent pregnancy but don’t necessarily protect against disease. Some contraceptives, like condoms, do both. Others, like the pill, do nothing to prevent STIs. Make sure you keep this in mind when changing sexual partners and trying out new forms of contraception. Of the eight women that The Ubyssey interviewed, all of them usually — if not always — used condoms during intercourse. “I would never have sex with someone without a condom,” said Karis Gill, a third-year exchange student at the Sauder School of Business who exclusively uses condoms and the withdrawal method to prevent pregnancy. “They’re a physical barrier and I need that tangible protection.” Meanwhile, for students using another form of contraception, condoms provide an additional (if fallible) level of protection. While condoms fail only 2 to 18 per cent of the time, some students aren’t so sure their popularity as the go-to method for university students is merited. “I don’t trust condoms. I’ve had more than one fail of in my time,” said Berit Beattie, a third year student in the faculty of arts. “Even so, having sex without one, especially when you don’t know the person, isn’t exactly the best either.”
poppin’ pills
In addition to condoms, the pill was a popular method among the women interviewed. Most of the users of the pill saw it as a precautionary measure when involved with multiple partners. “I don’t have any way of knowing when I’m going to have sex or any capacity to plan for it,” said Jessica Lee, a secondyear science student. “So the mobility of [the pill] is definitely really important to me.” Although she echoed Lee’s mention of the “safety net”
provided by the pill, Beattie also noted that it’s not as easy as some may think to take it at the same time every day. When not taken consistently and in a timely manner, the effectiveness of the pill can decrease to 92 per cent. “I’m not that great at taking the pill on time,” said Beattie, a user of the pill for almost five years before stopping earlier this semester. “I like the pill, but I just need to get my act together a bit.” Even though the pill is up to 99 per cent effective and requires less forethought than a condom, some students mentioned the difficulty of finding a prescribed form of contraception without parental support. “I was going to college so I just wanted to be safe, but there were a few cultural differences with my family and so my parents weren’t as okay with me getting a prescription,” said Anjali Bhatt, a third-year commerce student from the United States. “I’m also concerned about insurance. The only thing that’s stopping me [from getting the pill] right now is just figuring it out with my insurance and my parents.” If you are using AMS’ Health and Dental Plan or your own MSP plan, your medical history cannot be disclosed to anyone without your explicit permission. Get your fill (prescription, that is), children of helicopter parents — no one’s going to tell on you. Familial difficulties aside, finding the right fit for your birth control can also be as much a hassle as going to your least favourite professor’s office hours. Mood swings, skin problems and depression have all been linked to hormonal birth control methods, and depending on your medical history, you may need to shop around a bit before you settle on one brand. “I had to try three different pills because the first two really affected my mood,” said Sian Leslie, an exchange student in the faculty of arts. “Now I’ve been on this one for a year and
oral contraceptives
99 per cent effective when taken correctly, 92 per cent when taken with some error. What it is: a daily pill composed of a blend of the hormones estrogen and progesterone that prevents pregnancy by thickening cervical mucous — which prevents a fertilized egg from travelling into the uterus — and thinning the uterine wall — which prevents the egg from attaching itself. Pros: The pill does not alter the feeling of intercourse, and may help prevent acne. It may also help you regulate or skip altogether your menstrual cycle. Cons: You have to take them at the same time every single day. The pill does not protect against STIs, and it may cause weight gain, mood swings and depression in some users. It also requires a prescription and regular renewal from your doctor, and you may need to try multiple brands to find the one for you. Cost: Anywhere from $30 to 60 per month. The AMS/GCC, iMed and BC MSP health programs cover up to 80 per cent of that cost. If you don’t have insurance, an appointment with a doctor to get a prescription will cost you $74.40 at Student Health Services Availability at UBC: May be prescribed by a doctor at Student Health Services by appointment and filled at Shoppers Drug Mart and most drugstores around campus.
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it’s good, but it definitely took some effort to find the right one.”
it goes where?
intrauterine device
99.9 per cent effective What it is: A small device that is inserted into the vagina by a doctor and sits just at the cervix. They are either hormonal — providing a slowrelease of estrogen and progesterone and acting like the pill — or copper, which is toxic to sperm and reacts with fluids from the fallopian tubes to damage sperm and eggs before fertilization. Pros: IUDs are convenient and costeffective in the long run. An IUD may be left inserted anywhere from 3 to 10 years and can easily be removed by a doctor. There is also no change in sensation for you or your partner when using an IUD, and they may regulate periods and lessen PMS symptoms. Cons: They must be inserted and removed by a doctor, and they may cause period irregularity. There is a minor possibility of expulsion of the IUD or minor perforation of uterus, within the first few months, and an IUD does not protect against STIs. Cost: Ranges from $80 to $160 for a copper IUD and $325 to $360 for a hormonal version. The cost may be covered from 80 to 100 per cent by the standard AMS/GCC and MSP plans. Availability at UBC: UBC Student Health Services may refer you to a doctor to have it inserted but does not provide that service itself.
On the other hand, IUDs, the birth control method of choice among female doctors, are just now slowly gaining traction among young women despite having been around longer than the more mainstream pill. Given that they are also more effective than both condoms and the pill, it was surprising that only one interviewee had ever used an IUD before, and that only two others had seriously looked into it. “It kind of freaks me out,” said Leslie on the prospect of using an IUD. “I’d rather have control over what I’m putting in my body than to just have something up there.” Wiebe, however, wants students to know that it’s definitely not anything to be afraid of. In fact, it’s “perfect” for women looking for a reliable and long-lasting option “from their first day of university to the day that they cross the stage.” “Most of the reasons I hear are that they’re scared of the insertion and of things they’ve heard about them — which are in fact not actual problems with IUDs,” said Wiebe. “There’s no question that more women use pills than IUDs… but it works better, it has fewer side-effects, and is so much more effective.” Echoing Wiebe’s sentiment, Vassilena Sharlandjieva, a second-year science student, feels lucky that the IUD is so accessible and practical for her as a student at UBC. “I think about women who do not have access to [the IUD] and I recognise that I’m so fortunate,” she said in a Facebook message. “It’s safe, reliable, and I don’t have to be preoccupied about an unplanned pregnancy or birth control for the next three years.” While IUDs aren’t provided by Student Health Services, they will refer those interested to a doctor in Vancouver who can insert an IUD. With the AMS plan, up to 80 per cent of the cost of an IUD is covered.
Put a ring on it
None of the women who were interviewed had seriously considered the vaginal ring, which is a small and flexible plastic ring that slowly releases the same hormones as the pill over the course of three weeks. Wiebe insists that its convenience far outweighs the less glamourous details of its use, which requires the ring to be inserted and removed from the vagina for a week each month. “They are so much more convenient than pills, so I’ve definitely asked myself why more women aren’t using them,” said Wiebe. “But when I show them to my patients, some of them just turn and say ‘ew’ to the idea of having to put that inside their vagina.” Overwhelmingly, however, “women who choose to use the ring love it,” said Dr. Judith Soon, an associate member of UBC’s Department of Family Practice. “If a woman is already used to using tampons, then it’s no different.” Wiebe also noted that “it’s a great place to put birth control, in your vagina.”
get outta there
While hormonal and barrier methods of contraception are most students’ standard routine, withdrawal (AKA pulling out) was not uncommon either. Withdrawal was cited by three of the seven women interviewed as their last-resort if they didn’t have anything else on them. It was an established routine for one of the women. “I’m very clear from the beginning that I expect them to pull out,” said Gill, who uses the withdrawal method of birth control in combination with condoms. “You just sort of get into a routine and barely even think about it anymore.” Withdrawal, in addition to being reliant upon your partner to comply, also runs the risk of live sperm being present in pre-ejaculate. This means that without a condom some foreplay can transfer live sperm into the vagina. We’re not talking an improbable, Glee-esque hot-tub impregnation, but a real — albeit small — risk of fertilization without intercourse. On the other hand, fertility awareness — or counting days — was not mentioned once in any of the interviews. When using the counting days method, a woman monitors her body temperature and vaginal discharge to identify the fertile window during which she may become pregnant. The method requires careful planning and constant mindfulness, making it very time-intensive. It also requires refraining from sex during certain times of the month. Plus, with an average effectiveness of only 73 per cent, counting days is a lot of work for a relatively low reward.
oops
But what do you do when you plan and plan and things still don’t go as you expected? Emergency contraception, commonly known as Plan B, is about 98 per cent effective
when taken within 24 hours of sex. It is as good at preventing pregnancy as a post-coitus ride to the drug-store is awkward. If the first episode of Master of None didn’t convince you, Plan B’s 89 per cent effectiveness rate — even when taken three days after the act — is perfect for when the condom breaks or you’ve skipped a pill or two. “I took Plan B for the first time this year, right after I stopped taking the pill,” said Beattie. “Honestly I did not feel a thing. It was scary but — and I googled it — it does not make you infertile.” Beattie is right — there is no evidence that Plan B affects fertility. Side effects can include nausea and cramping. The morning after pill may also induce your period. However, Plan B should not be used a a regular form of birth control. As Bhatt and others put it, a temporary stomach ache is a small price to pay for peace of mind. “I’d rather be sick than have a baby,” said Bhatt.
whatever works for you
pulling out
73 to 96 per cent effective depending if used correctly
vaginal rings
99 per cent effective when used correctly, 92 per cent with error. What it is: A small, flexible plastic ring that is inserted into the vagina and gives off a constant, slow-release dose of estrogen and progesterone, functioning (in essence), just like the pill. They are left in for three weeks and then removed for one week during which time you have your period. Pros: The ring is simpler than the pill (you just need to remember to change it twice a month) and helps regulate and lighten periods just like the pill. It can lessen PMS symptoms and that you don’t need to interrupt sex to use it.
Experts agree that women who are starting or reevaluating their birth control method should make sure it suits them and their lifestyle. Cons: Just like the pill, Two years after starting the ring may cause to use the pill, I am now spotting or irregular reconsidering how well-suited periods in its early days, it really is for my busy — and as well as weight gain and often forgetful — self. Perhaps mood swings. Also, it does something a bit more laisseznot protect against STIs. faire would work better for If the thought of having me. to change it yourself is a “Convenience is extremely con for you, think about important,” said Soon. it: if you’re cool putting “[Young women] have so many other stuff down there, other things going on in their what’s wrong with a little lives, like studying for exams contraception too? at odd hours and that kind of thing, that it’s quite difficult to Cost: Anywhere from $30 have to use something just at to $80 depending on the the time of sex unless you’ve brand and dosage, with planned ahead.” up to 80 per cent coverage Experts widely recommend with AMS/GCC, MSP or IUDs for university students private health insurance. because of its convenience and superior effectiveness. Availability at UBC: “An IUD is an outstanding May be prescribed by choice. It means [young a doctor at Student women] don’t have to think Health Services, the UBC about taking something Hospital Walk-In Clinic every day,” said Soon. “Plus, or your family doctor. it’s usually poor pill-taking that causes the majority of unintended pregnancies while on the pill.” “When you look at the guidelines for gynecologists and obstetrics in Canada, all of these guidelines say the IUD is the top form of birth control for young women,” said Dr. Wendy Norman, an associate professor in UBC’s department of family practice. “But the level of usage that we see in other countries simply isn’t there. There’s definitely a lack of information.” There is no one best contraceptive for you if you don’t want to get pregnant — it’s worth the time and effort to find the one best suited for you. The best contraceptive is the one you’ll use and use correctly. U The Wellness Centre and Student Health Services’ online resources offer more information about all of the options and opportunities to consult an expert that are available on campus. For those of you adventurous enough to venture east of Blanca, Bedsider, SexualityandU, and Options for Sexual Health have got
What it is: Withdrawal from intercourse before ejaculation takes place to prevent sperm from entering the vagina. Pros: Safe and convenient for unplanned intercourse. Cons: While it seems to work intuitively, precum may still carry viable sperm, and it requires trust in your partner to pull out, as well as an interruption of sex just when things are getting, erm, heated. It does not prevent STIs. Cost: Free counting days
About 76 per cent effective What it is: Fertility awareness allows a woman to get to know her body better, is cost-free and does not alter hormones or body chemistry in any way. Pros: Safe and convenient for unplanned intercourse. Cons: It is difficult to track, time consuming and it prevents you having sex during your fertile window. Cost: Free
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plan B
95 per cent effective if taken within 24 hours of unprotected sex and 89 per cent effective within 72 hours. What it is: An over-thecounter pill that contains the same hormones as the pill but in a higher dosage and is used to retroactively prevent pregnancy. Pros: Plan B is useful in emergencies when you have had unprotected sex, have been sexually assaulted or your chosen form of contraception has failed (skipping a pill or a broken condom). It’s fast, effective, and may be bought without a prescription. Cons: Because of its high dosage of hormones, Plan B may cause nausea, abdominal pain or cramps, headaches, dizziness, fatigue, breast tenderness and spotting or bleeding in the week or month after usage. It may not be effective if you weigh over 176 pounds. Cost: Each dose costs $17 to $40 depending on the brand and where you buy it, but it may be covered by your insurance if you have a prescription from a doctor. Availability at UBC: Plan B can be purchased at Shoppers Drug Mart or most pharmacies near campus with or without a prescription. A prescription is available at Student Health Services (if you can get an appointment in time).
“There’s no question that more women use pills than IUDs … but [IUDs] work better, have fewer sideeffects and is so much more effective.” - Dr. Ellen Wiebe, clinical professor
CULTURE
NOVEMBER 16, 2016 WEDNESDAY
EDITOR SAMUEL DU BOIS
SOME STRINGS ATTACHED //
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CRAZY MUSIC //
Sensored and Synthesized: An intense combination of music and technology
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The shows were enjoyable for both children and adults alike.
Taiwanese Puppet Festival fused the old with the new Margret Rand Contributor
Entering the Museum of Anthropology on a Sunday morning, one could see a mass of people parking their cars and bringing their kids into the museum. This time it wasn’t the impressive collection of Indigenous art that brought them, but rather the Taiwanese Puppet Festival. Throughout the week, the museum held workshops and shows for school groups, which were then followed by a weekend where everyone was welcome to come and get a glimpse into Taiwanese puppet culture. In the program, there were two shows, the first one being a contemporary work called Mr. Ruraru’s Yard that was performed by Puppet & Its Double Theatre. The whole show was nonverbal — the meaning of the performance was forwarded through different voices and actions. Instead of focusing on the plot, the group is passionate about conveying a message through their performance to the audience. This time, they tried to represent the joy of sharing through the protagonist, Mr. Ruraru, and how he shared his whole garden with animals. In order to emphasize their message even more, most of the characters were very simply made — the main products coming from nature such as tree branches, leaves or vines. Only Mr. Ruraru himself was a real puppet. Throughout the performance, I was truly amazed by the talent of the actors. Telling a story without words is not an easy task, but they managed to not only
impart their message but also make the whole performance hilarious and entertaining. After watching the first performance, I was eager to see what else the Taiwanese Puppetry Festival had to offer. The second show was performed by Happy Puppetry Company, who focus more on traditional performances. They played us two stories that are known as classic Taiwanese tales — The Monkey King and The Love Story. The whole performance was one of those classic puppetry shows that we all have seen growing up — with the actors hidden behind the stage and the finger puppets visible. The whole of the performance was in Taiwanese, which left the non-Taiwanese speakers into a state of confusion at first. However, the producer had solved the issue with hand-made, one-word signs in English which they would use throughout the performance to aid the audience in understanding their message. Compared to the previous performance, the second one was more action-packed and faster than the contemporary show, focusing more on plot than the message. I personally really enjoyed this one for its depiction of Taiwanese culture, although the children in the audience were a little confused by the foreign language and quick storytelling. Overall, the whole show was aa unique experience, opening the eyes of the audience to the puppetry world and its endless possibilities while also sharing a bit of Taiwanese culture, which made it enjoyable for both kids and adults. U
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This seemingly ordinary unitard is actually a state-of-the-art musical instrument.
Alicia Margono Contributor
“See me,” demanded Kiran Bhumber’s reactive bodysuit, quite literally. Singer and music director Marguerite Witvoet recently appeared at the October 2016 Sensored and Synthesized concert, wearing what appeared to be a plain unitard. This seemingly ordinary unitard — completely black, save the neon-orange lines running through the torso and hips — was Kiran Bhumber’s newest research project: a reactive body suit. “About 10 months ago, Kiran asked me about how you would go about making a sensor suit,” said researcher Bob Pritchard. “We emailed back and forth, and after a few weeks, we decided we should build it.” “I was trying to think of how the body could fully embody an instrument,” said Kiran Bhumber, principal researcher and alumni of the UBC faculty of music. “Like a violin body, you have the strings and the body of the instrument. That’s the idea of the body suit.” How does the suit work? The neon strips running through the suit are the key to its success. “Depending on where you touch, the voltage change varies,” said Bhumber. “We have parallel conductors running through the suit. When you have something conductive touching those areas, you create voltage change. From there, we could use that data range to map that onto sound.” The concert itself, being a part of the larger WAVE EQUATION Electronic music series, aimed to explore new and unconventional
avenues of music and art to challenge the audience’s senses. Said audience, most of whom were artists in their own right, entered the concert hall with no idea what was in store for them. “I don’t know what to expect,” said Carly F., an artist recently arriving from Australia. “But I’ve come here to be inspired.” Bhumber’s performance didn’t fail to deliver. It was the second of three, following an
intriguing cello-based noise music piece. The spotlight focused on Witvoet, Bhumber working on the computers behind her. Witvoet began in a strong alto voice, playing the character of a jilted lover to perfection. Intended to be what Bhumber describes as “an exploration of memory and loss,” what made the performance unique was the eerie echo that accompanied her song as she slowly ran her hands over the suit. The song started out slowly, with Witvoet singing a solo story about a close lover. As the lover started to distance themselves, Witvoet’s character became more desperate, chanting, “Where do I fit in? See me.” The enraptured audience was then startled by a haunting, disembodied voice echoing Witvoet’s lyrics. “See me,” echoed the voice that simultaneously came from every corner of the room. The accompanying instrumental music increased in volume, corresponding with Witvoet’s movements as the song rose towards its climax. At the halfway mark, the technologically engineered voice began developing a life of its own. “You will see me,” said the suit’s mechanisms, no longer merely copying Witvoet as the singer belted out a soulful, “I am forever changed.” Witvoet’s performance, lasting a good half-hour, was greeted with uproarious applause. “That was beautiful,” said one audience member to the performers. “Absolutely haunting.” “I’m proud that we got [the performance] all together,” said Bhumber after the show. “I’m very happy with it.” Bhumber and Pritchard’s next project will see them using an updated version of the reactive body suit in a dance performance. U
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THEATRE //
Review: The News is a Brendan McLeod tackles mental powerful meditation on illness with humour in Brain birth and empathy
The poems were written over the weeks of his wife’s pregnancy.
Curtis Seufert Contributor
Rob Taylor — who graduated from UBC with an MFA in creative writing — has released his second full-length book of poetry entitled The News. It is comprised of a poem for nearly every week of his wife’s pregnancy, conveying his thoughts about their unborn child and the world in which they will grow up. It also reflects a period of growth for Taylor himself — in his views on the world, and in discovering whether his beliefs, as well as our own, are rooted in ideas or in people. For Taylor, the idea of writing a poetry book with a concept like this was a surprise to him, perhaps even more of a surprise than the news of the baby itself. He noted that while “the baby was on purpose, [the] book was an accident.” Taylor noted that writing is how he processes big events in his life — “I write a poem about it, just as a way to think about it.” When Taylor first presented his the idea to Professor Karen Solie, under whom he was completing his directed studies in creative writing at UBC, they were both a little skeptical. In fact, he initially thought that it was “a terrible idea.” “When I tell people [the idea], people’s eyes recede to the back of their heads — but when I handed her some of the poems, she was more receptive. That gave me enough encouragement to try a few more. The momentum built, and once I had a fuller sense of what I was doing, it became easier to write [them].” The direction that Taylor took was in dedicating the poems not to the child itself, but to “the idea of a child,” as he puts it, emphasizing how important it was not to write any of the poems after the child was born. At least on the surface, The News is a kind of poetic journal of a parent — touching on the headlines and politics of the day, observing the surrounding world in daily life and how that can affect the world in which the child grows up. The multiple interpretations of the title parallel the many meanings people might take out of the book itself. But the most obvious meanings come from the news that is most immediately relevant to Taylor, his wife and those close to them.
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At times, Taylor does more than hint at his worry, at one point likening bringing the child into the world to “digging [its] grave.” But don’t be mistaken — there is much more to The News than journal entries of a worrying parent. The poems are in the order in which they were written. As the weekly entries continue and the baby grows, so too does Taylor’s perspective on life — entering a new phase, gaining a more nuanced, empathetic, and inter-personal understanding of the world and its peoples’ news. “I think that’s part of the maturation process [of your 30s], and part of the exploration the book is doing — understanding that nothing is as straightforward as I liked to believe that it was, and asking whether our values and virtues are locked into ideas or locked into people. I think this book involves a shift in my mind about the core of life.” Taking the reader through the “headlines” of his week, Taylor artfully synthesizes the meaningfulness of stories around the world, and reflexively considers his own life and the lives of those he encounters. It creates a reflective take on the human condition itself, one that is both immensely personal, but also inherently relatable in its humanity. It is by placing himself in the context of the world that Taylor allows himself to empathize with happiness and suffering of those he has never met. Whether it is wishing to meet a lady in the park in her dying days, or seeing the many soonto-be mothers and fathers — like himself — in birthing class. Unlike the Mother’s Day cards he writes off as being both impersonal and marketed to many, The News is a work of emotion and empathy that is much more genuine and profound. While other works might choose either to be only a personal journal, or simply a critique of the state of the world and humanity, it is in Taylor’s journey towards a more empathetic perspective that allows him to transcend both. He accomplishes his goal of growing into a better parent for his child, becoming a more appreciative human and encouraging the reader to see those things as one in the same, in this deeply personal work. U
The monologue will dive deep into personal issues.
Mischa Milne Staff Writer
Brendan McLeod’s monologue Brain will be performed at the Chan Centre on November 17 at 7:30 p.m. Addressing issues of mental illness, relationships, and McLeod’s experience of battling obsessivecompulsive disorder and psychosis, the one-man show was awarded Pick of the Fringe in the 2015 Vancouver Fringe Festival. Part of the Chan Centre’s Beyond Words series this year, Brain will be amongst a group of performances that aim to initiate conversations about important topics through multidisciplinary works. Discussing very personal issues of mental health in front of an
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audience was terrifying at first for McLeod, but he notes that the nature of performing itself tends to be cathartic. “I wanted to do a really personal, nuanced exploration about mental health because just like any experience in life, it is in some parts the same for everyone, but it’s also incredibly different and there’s different manifestations for each person. It’s a very specific rendering of my experience,” said McLeod. Finding that personal voice proved to be a challenge in itself during the year-long writing process. He began the monologue in the summer of 2014, and first performed it at the Vancouver Fringe Festival in 2015. However, striking a balance between relatability and honesty was
something that came with its own set of worries and doubts. “You kind of tend to want to be general all the time because you want to keep it real for everybody — you want to speak to everyone’s experiences. I kind of kept lying or not telling the full truth, or I would try to talk about my experiences in a way that made it more generalized … It’s hard to be totally, totally honest and not filter it,” he said. McLeod noted that it was once he focused on his own specific story that the piece really came together. Despite the specificity, there were people that approached him after his performances to tell him that his experiences had really resonated with them. “You’re always worried about relatability when you’re trying to perform for other people,” he said. McLeod himself is no stranger to storytelling in its many different forms. He has created spoken word poems, plays, monologues, novels and music throughout the course of his career. Additionally, he teaches at Langara College and works with various youth mentorship programs in order to help reduce stigma around mental health. In utilizing comedy to discuss the difficult issues of mental illness throughout Brain, McLeod aims to reduce stigma and approach sensitive subjects from a different perspective. “Humour is a way to get people to lower their defences … You don’t want to just go up there and hit people with really dark stuff for 55 minutes. Part of life is finding something to laugh about in the tougher moments.” U
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OPINIONS
NOVEMBER 16, 2016 WEDNESDAY
EDITOR BAILEY RAMSAY
US ELECTION //
Op-ed: Everything is bad — what can you do? Jack Hauen Coordinating Editor
Those stomach pains you’re feeling are normal. It’s not every day that the most powerful country in the world elects a xenophobic, misogynistic, white nationalist to the highest office in the land. Like many, you might feel helpless, scared or simply numb after one of the most shocking upsets in modern political history. So what can you, a Canadian student, do about it? Directly, not a lot. But you’re a member of one of the most free countries in the world and you have a right to express your opinion. You can’t undo the results of the election, but make no mistake — you can affect change in your backyard. Here’s how:
SEND A LETTER TO YOUR MP Find your Member of Parliament, then shoot them an email letting them know what you think of the results. They probably can’t make much of a difference in American politics, but at least they’ll get a better idea of what their constituency wants and that they’ll be held accountable by the people they represent. MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD Join a protest. If you can’t find one, organize one. Write a letter. Start a blog — even a Twitter account. At
the end of the day, there’s no shame in using a platform to vent, even if no one’s listening.
LEND YOUR SUPPORT One of the most important things you can do right now is to be there for your friends and family who’re feeling scared and sad. Distract them. Make them cookies. Remind them that Hillary won the popular vote. Do you have a dog? Bring your dog to their house.
VOLUNTEER Get involved with an organization that does good work. Places like Women Against Violence Against Women, QMUNITY, the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre, and the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Society spit in the face of what Donald Trump stands for.
Their Campus: Carrying Cape Town everywhere I go
DEBATE It’s okay if you don’t have the energy for this or if it would only make you feel worse — different strokes. But if you feel like railing against the state of the world with a chance to change at least
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Be kind to those who are hurting today and for the foreseeable future.
one person’s mind, get into an argument (preferably not on Twitter). Check out the UBC Debate Society for starters.
HOLD PEOPLE ACCOUNTABLE Don’t let your friends get away with normalizing Trump’s behaviour. Remind them that his view isn’t just a different way of looking at things — it’s dangerous. So dangerous that professional journalists can’t even figure out how to cover him.
BE KIND Be kind to those who are hurting today and for the foreseeable future. Be kind to strangers. Be kind to immigrants. Remember that while it might feel like the world is crumbling around you, there’s plenty of time to right the ship. Remember that the people who were fighting the good fight before still are. And always remember that anger and division are Trump’s favourite tools. U
Editorial: UBC owes students a fall reading week
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For some students, this is a problem that does not have the leisure of time to fix.
The psychological and physical stress inherent to this time of year have become a unanimous fact of university life — a part of the fall semester’s cycle that is dreaded by all and always inevitable. It seems like every year at this time, the administration starts asking questions about why mental health is such an issue on campus, to which the students resoundingly respond with a plea for a reading week. Then time passes, the semester ends and nothing changes. The next year, we end up doing it all over again. So why does nothing change? What can be done to make real improvements? In a recent article, The Ubyssey reported that largely due to complicated logistics, the odds of getting a fall reading week
STUDY ABROAD //
MAKE YOURSELF HAPPY This one is less about making a difference, but taking time for selfcare. All those things that you’d do for your friend who’s disappointed in the results? Do them for yourself, too.
MENTAL HEALTH //
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any time soon was unlikely. The excuses given include problems with scheduling and logistics, which do not remotely justify such an absence of progress. The fact that we are now facing another year with the exact same problem as 2015 and all of the years before is a disgraceful display that demonstrates a fundamental flaw in how the administration views the problem of student mental well-being. Thus far, the bulk of UBC’s mental health initiatives have amounted to little more than bandaids on a larger problem. Stress-balls handed out on Main Mall, posters with suicide hotlines and promises for increased funding for counselling services are — at this point — too little, too late. Students who will be graduating this year, and those
from all subsequent years, will have experienced a degree largely devoid of any meaningful mental health resources with an understaffed psychiatry wing of Student Health Services and limited counselling services at best. Every year, students fall through the cracks or find that they are not able to meet their academic requirements. This isn’t the generational failing of millennials asking for more time off to procrastinate on homework. It’s a serious mental health problem and the effects are plain to see. In 2012, Queen’s University published a survey focusing on student mental health. Their research showed that 92 per cent of university counselling centre directors across Canada had reported an increase in the number of students presenting “severe psychological issues.” In addition, 89 per cent reported that the severity of the psychological issues that students were suffering had increased, with 97 per cent reporting an increase in the amount of patients taking medication. They concluded, “Across the post-secondary education sector, most institutions, including Queen’s, are reporting an increase in the number of students with mental health concerns.” Soon after the report’s release, the Toronto Star published an article which observed an overwhelming openness by Ontario universities to initiate meaningful change in order to help address the issue of mental health. At the time of its publication, 11 of the 20 publicly funded
universities had allocated time for some kind of break in either October or November. That was over four years ago and there has yet to be the same kind of initiative from UBC as what has been demonstrated by its Ontarian counterparts. In the span of an undergraduate degree, UBC has been left in the dust and still shows no sign of improving any time soon. It comes down to the fact that the administration is throwing money and promises at a problem that is caused by them and which they have the power to fix. There is no mystery to it. We all know what the problem is. We all know how to fix it or at least try to. If the administration really wants to prove that they are committed to genuinely dealing with this problem in a meaningful way, they need to get off their asses and do it — and soon. For some students, this is a problem that does not have the leisure of time to fix. This is urgent and with every semester that passes, more and more students are driven to stressful, dangerous places that they should never have to go. They deserve better than that. We all deserve better than that. For a university that likes to tout its progressiveness and enlightenment, it should be a point of shame that when it comes to the care and well-being of the students on which its reputation is built, they are woefully behind everyone else. UBC, stop dithering. Fall reading week is a necessity that is owed to us, not a luxury that you can organize at your leisure. U
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It is a feeling of belonging and comfort.
Zach Weiss Contributor
The concept of “home” has always been fluid to me. Ever since I moved away from my “home” of Strathroy, Ontario to attend UBC, I’ve constantly been on the move. This constant moving around has made me question the very nature of what being at home means — because where exactly is my home? This seemingly simple question is one I seldom know the answer to. Despite this, one thing is for certain — I am at home in Cape Town. Cape Town as a city is remarkably diverse. People from all walks of life, all religions and all cultures live here — that’s what makes it an incredibly accepting and open city. Anyone can find a home in Cape Town because every type of person is here. But what makes Cape Town feel so much like home to me is not just the place itself. Home is so much more than just a physical place — it’s a state of mind. It is a feeling of safety, warmth and peace. It is a feeling of belonging and comfort. It is knowing that you are where you belong, however temporary that may be. It is a feeling unlike any other and right now, I’m feeling more at home than I have in a long time. To feel at home — which I feel so strongly here — is something I owe a lot of that to the people I’ve met here. When you’re with the right people, those feelings of safety, peace and belonging exist there too. No matter where we may roam, I know that as long as they’re beside me, all will be okay. These people are a part of my home now and they will continue to be even after we’ve said farewell. So where is home? Home can be anything. With anyone. Anywhere. Home is Strathroy. Home is Vancouver. Home is Cape Town. Home is with my family. Home is with my friends. Home is feeling safe. Home is knowing that I belong. And although the reasons for the feeling may change depending on where I am, I know that I can always feel at home. U
SCIENCE
NOVEMBER 16, 2016 WEDNESDAY
EDITOR KOBY MICHAELS
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PROFILE //
On the origins of scientists: Professor Jennifer Gardy Nivretta Thatra Contributor
Jennifer Gardy’s titles — scientist at the BC Center for Disease Control (BCCDC), assistant professor at UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, and a host for CBC’s The Nature of Things — demonstrate her incredible skill in both infectious disease research and scientific communication. Early on, Gardy used her interests to guide her. She naturally found herself engaging in sci-fi as a young adult, reading books like The Coming Plague or The Hot Zone in her spare time, which helped to inspire her bachelor’s degree in microbiology. She also read the UBC Science Society’s newspaper, The 432, with regularity. “The 432 was always hilarious and I thought, ‘These writers are funny people. These are the type[s] of people that I would like to be friends with,’” she said. Gardy decided to volunteer at the newspaper in the second year of her undergrad, forming an instant bond with the crew. “Those guys are my best friends to this day. I had no idea that wandering into the office would have such a profound effect on my career and lead to all the science communication that I’ve done,” she said.
Once she finished her undergrad, Gardy was encouraged to take a biotechnology course by her advisor. It was an exciting and pivotal semester, and again, she paid attention to what piqued her interest. “I had all these great ideas. I wanted to try this project and this other project and that other project!” said Gardy, describing how she found herself spending spare time thinking of new computational tools for DNA analysis. She also devoted time to science communication by continuing to write for local newspapers, while trying to get her foot in the door in the TV world. Currently, each of Gardy’s workdays are varied, just like her skillset. “On a perfect day, I get to do data analysis — I get to look for little clues, little footprints that were left behind in an organism’s DNA that tell us how exactly it might have moved through a social network,” she said. However, as a principal investigator, most of Gardy’s time is spent disseminating information to the next generation of scientists. She meets regularly with her graduate student trainees to teach the techniques she created, discuss the writing of academic papers and sometimes has the odd grade eight student pop in for help on a project.
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Gardy is a disease detective and television personality.
Gardy also works in the broader scientific community such as organizing conferences for groups like the American Society for Microbiology. It was at one of these conferences where Gardy and a few fellow scientists first started throwing around ideas for Kitty Biome — a project that studies the bacteria living in cats — in a silly Twitter account. Gardy welcomes these lighthearted experiences in her approach to science. “The notion that science is a very logic driven profession — that there’s no room for being creative,
for including narrative, for thinking outside the box and doing your science in very different ways — is … phooey,” she said. Gardy credits her success as a scientist and as a communicator to having a breadth of knowledge in a variety of disciplines. “I took all these funny, patchy skills that I picked up over the years, and squished them all together. I can look back every single little choice that seemed, at the time, totally opportunistic — I was following what was interesting, what I was good at or what was a nice logical opportunity — and all
of those little things equipped me with such a broad array of technical skills and an appreciation for infectious disease,” she said. Young scientists can find direction in Gardy’s methods. Interests can be used as a guide to where one might excel the most — interest often begets active creative thinking and creativity often leads to innovative problem solving. A career based on a broad array of interests, like Gardy’s pull towards both science and communication, is likely the best way of birthing something as fun and clever as Kitty Biome. U
RECREATION //
Studying the neuroscience of yoga and meditation
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Science suggests yoga could do more than just make you feel good.
Katharina Friege Staff Writer
The large conference room in UBC’s Abdul Ladha Student Science Centre was full well before the event began. Organizing members of the UBC Yoga Club squeezed in more chairs and encouraged guests to sit on the unused couches in the overhanging gallery above. Still, more people arrived. Perhaps some were convinced to attend by the promise of free tea and sushi, but most have come to listen to Dr. Marlon Danilewitz — a resident in UBC’s psychiatry department — speak about the effects of yoga on the physiology of the brain. Yoga has its roots in Hinduism and combines mental, physical and spiritual practices. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit yuj, which means “to unite.” In its long and complex history, it has taken many
different forms, and is a wide and varied concept. The same is true of meditation. Danilewitz opened the lecture with a brief group meditation session. In combination with the two further meditation interludes, the audience is provided with an introduction to the three categories of meditation — focused attention, open monitoring and meditation of compassion. Danilewitz couples the practical aspect with scientific theory. With a self-described “deep and abiding passion” for yoga, he is interested in understanding how the movement and breathing patterns stimulate the brain, and affect the person practicing. Danilewitz is involved as a researcher with the Non-Invasive Neurostimulation Therapies Laboratory (NINET), and is researching the intersection of brain stimulation techniques as well as
meditation and yoga. “I’d been involved with research in each separate area previously, and I think we’ve seen that both brain stimulation techniques and yoga and meditation have both interesting impacts and prominent impacts on the brain and neurophysiology,” he said. “We were interested specifically in how they might synergistically work together to kind of co-prime each other.” The study uses transcranial direct current stimulation which delivers consistent low currents to specific brain areas through electrodes. As a technique, it is easy to use. “We’ve already enrolled a number of participants so far. We have some preliminary results,” said Danilewitz. He cannot share any initial findings yet, because the research is still blinded. Past studies have investigated how the mind and the body are each influenced by the other, or how yoga and meditation channel that connection. According to Danilewitz, meditation increases the connection of the lateral prefrontal cortex to the insula and amygdala, which increases the rational process over emotional reactions like fear or anxiety. As a result, yoga could build an increased ability to tolerate pain for longer periods of time. In addition, it might have important implications for mental health and emotional well-being. Despite this, there are still many gaps in this particular field of research. Danilewitz acknowledged a chicken-and-egg problem — do people who practice meditation
and/or yoga regularly do so because their brains are already wired differently, or does yoga have direct neurophysiological impacts? Past studies have been small, sometimes with limited rigour and have not been able to fully take in the scope of yoga and meditation which
are diverse. As such, there is still much research to be done. Danilewitz feels it is important that students have shown such interest to know more about their passions. Exploring the practice of yoga through neuroscience research offers a perspective to do just that. U
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NOVEMBER 16, 2016 WEDNESDAY
EDITOR OLAMIDE OLANIYAN
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THUNDERBIRDS //
t-birds 5-on-5 Dynamic defenders
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Bryan Fong
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by Isabelle Commerford
1. Who is your favourite Defence Against the Dark Arts professor?
See, I would have understood this reference to Harry Potter, but I didn’t have the patience to sit through the movies.
Severus Snape, because I recognize him from most of the Harry Potter movies.
All my professors — they are far more knowledgeable than me.
Mad-Eye Moody, even though it was technically Barty Crouch Jr. the whole time. Still counting it.
Definitely Remus Lupin! He was one of my favorite characters in the series, and glad he stuck around in the books towards the end! Plus he’s a werewolf.
2. If you could play any other position, which would you play?
I’d play the five-position so when I switched onto a big, they wouldn’t say “mouse in the house.”
Holding midfield because I used to play there. Also because our current holding midfield is not very good. His name is Karn [Phagura].
I’d play scrum-half. We could do with someone over 5’2”.
Flanker. Not being overly drained after scrums would be nice.
Probably as a kicker for the football team.
3. Which teammate of yours is the best to follow on Instagram, and why?
I’d say @chompingwithcherub because I feel inspired to use her healthy food recipes, but realistically, I have no willpower.
Jacob [Quail], because he always thinks of funny captions for his pictures.
Chris Taylor’s yoga page … Follow him @yogawithfathead.
Patryk Zuk or Adam McQueen — prairie boys’ adventures in the big city, relatable content.
This one has to go Titouan Chopin. He’s just a great looking guy with awesome hiking posts! Check him out @titouanchopin!
4. Who would win in an arm wrestling competition on your team?
Probably Maddi [Penn]. She trained against the kangaroos in Australia.
Manraj [Bains], because his opponents would get lost staring into his good-looking face and forget about the arm wrestling match.
I would, without breaking a sweat.
Clint Lemkus — monstrous.
Our team has had over three broken hands in the past year, so maybe not the best question for us... But definitely Manraj “good-looking” Bains. He’s been hitting the gym!
5. How do you measure your success as a defender?
Well, if I look around and my check is scoring, then I’d say I’m not doing a great job.
As a defender, getting a clean sheet or no goals against would be considered a success because that means we have done our job as defenders.
Body count.
How tired and sore I am at end of the game. If I’m dead, then usually I put in the work. Probably the number of tackles per game as well.
Being a player that the team can rely upon in the back, and at the end of the day, the ability to keep the opponent’s scoresheet looking like doughnuts.
HOCKEY //
T-Birds host Canucks practice and skills competition “We use this facility a fair amount. It’s good for us to come and interact a little more. I think it opens things up to a different part of town.”
- CANUCKS GOALTENDER RYAN MILLER
The event was held to raise money for UBC varsity hockey .
Matt Langmuir Senior Staff Writer
For many Canadians, it would be a dream come true to skate with their favourite professional hockey
players. The UBC Thunderbird men’s and women’s teams were given that opportunity on Saturday, November 12, when they hosted the Vancouver Canucks at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Arena.
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The event was held in order to raise money for UBC varsity hockey with tickets set at $45 for UBC alumni, faculty and community, and $35 for UBC students. With admission,
attendees were given a voucher to redeem for a Canucks game ticket. The event featured a Canucks open practice for the first hour. At noon, players from the men’s and women’s Thunderbird teams joined the NHL squad for a skills competition. Contestants were split into two sides that were mixed with Canucks and UBC players. The blue team consisted of Canucks centre Markus Granlund and UBC forwards Nick
Buonassissi, Mathea Fischer and Cassandra Vilgrain. The white team was more star-studded with the likes of Bo Horvat, Brendan Gaunce and Nikita Tryamkin in the lineup. Thunderbirds top-scorer Anthony Bardaro was also part of the squad. The competition consisted of an elimination shootout, a shooting drill and a 3-on-0 drill against UBC goalies Matt Hewitt and Danielle Wierenga. At the end of the event, a $26,917 cheque was presented to UBC men’s coach and former Canuck Sven Butenschon and Kavie Toor, the director of facilities and business development. The money will go towards the university’s hockey scholarship program. Canucks goaltender Ryan Miller opened up about the opportunity to give back to the UBC community. “We use this facility a fair amount,” said Miller. “It’s good for us to come and interact a little more. I think it opens things up to a different part of town.” U The UBC men’s and women’s squads will look to continue their winning streaks against the men’s and women’s University of Regina Cougars next weekend.
NOVEMBER 16, 2016 WEDNESDAY | SPORTS+REC | 15 FOOTBALL //
’Birds end season with a 46-43 loss to Dinos in Hardy Cup final Bill Situ Senior Staff Writer
After the 40-34 win against the topranked Regina Rams in the Hardy Cup semifinals, the UBC football team’s season came to an end with a 46-43 defeat to the University of Calgary Dinos in the Hardy Cup championship game. The game was a rematch of last year’s Hardy Cup finals, where UBC came out on top 34-26. Despite the loss, UBC’s offensive line delivered yet another strong performance to cap-off the season. Quarterback Michael O’Connor threw a total of 450 passing yards, 160 of which went to receiver David Mann. Although the ’Birds were on offence to start the game, they quickly lost possession after Dinos defensive back Nick Statz forced a fumble on T-Bird receiver Marshall Cook at the UBC 24-yard line. The Dinos then took the early lead with a rushing touchdown by Jeshrun Antwi. UBC conceded yet another scoring opportunity to Calgary in the final two minutes of the first frame, when the Dinos’ Adam Laurenesse caught an interception on O’Connor’s pass. Calgary then extended its lead to 15-0 on a 39-yard pass by Adam Sinagra to Dallas Boath. The second frame became a high-scoring affair, beginning with a 22-yard rushing touchdown by O’Connor only a minute into the period. The Dinos then responded with a field goal before the ’Birds picked up one of
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UBC started out with a strong performance, but fell short on Saturday.
their own to make the score 22-10 in favour of Calgary. Two more touchdowns came for the Dinos in the final five minutes of the second period to increase Calgary’s lead to 36-10 by halftime. Despite giving up 21 points in the second quarter, the ’Birds came out strong in the third, where they
outscored the Dinos 16-0. UBC’s first points in the third frame came from a team safety and it was in the final three minutes that the ’Birds scored two touchdowns. The first of the two came from Kory Nagata’s 68-yard drive. On the ensuing Dinos possession, T-Bird linebacker Riley Jones caught an
interception before returning the ball 53 yards for the touchdown. The fourth quarter then opened with field goals by Calgary and UBC to put the Dinos up 39-29. Calgary’s lead then came to its narrowest midway through the period on a rushing touchdown by UBC’s Ben Cummins.
With a little over three minutes remaining on the clock, Antwi got his second touchdown of the game before Cummins answered with his touchdown a minute later. Still, Cummins’ touchdown wasn’t enough to save the T-Birds as Calgary walked out of the game 46-43 to capture the Hardy Cup. U
HEARTBREAK //
Women’s soccer loses 2-1 to Laval in U Sport final The UBC keeper faced nine shots in the match, making seven saves overall. Comparatively, Laval keeper Marie-Joelle Vandal faced just three shots all match.
The UBC keeper faced nine shots in the match, making seven saves overall. Comparatively, Laval keeper Marie-Joelle Vandal faced just three shots all match. FILE PHOTO SOFY TSAI/THE UBYSSEY
The ’Birds defeated other teams in the U Sport championship, but then fell hard against Quebec’s champions.
Lucy Fox Senior Staff Writer
UBC women’s soccer missed out on a national championship repeat after a tough 2-1 loss against Laval Rouge et Or this Sunday.
Although UBC came back to tie it up early in the second half with a penalty goal from Aman Shergill, a lapse in defence gave the Rouge et Or the chance to push past the reigning U Sport champs with little time left in the game.
In the first half, UBC goalkeeper Marlee Maracle was called into action early when Laval striker Joelle Gosselin blasted a shot from just outside the ’Birds’ box in the eighth minute. Punching it away, Maracle kept the Quebec side off the board.
Ten minutes later, after an attacking onslaught from Laval, a corner kick got the better of UBC. With defender Melissa Roy stepping up to take the corner, a short set play provided Gosselin a free shot from the top of the 18-yard line. Finding the back of the net, the striker put UBC a goal down
with just over 30 minutes to go in the first half. In the second half, Shergill got the T-Birds back on track in the 55th minute. Dribbling the ball deep in the Rouge et Or’s end, Shergill earned a penalty kick for UBC after being taken down by Vandal at the end line. The ensuing penalty was driven into the bottom-left corner by Shergill, evening up the score line with just over 30 minutes to go. Although the ’Birds showed more life in the second, a heartbreaking late goal by Laval dashed their hopes of a championship repeat. In the 88th, UBC failed to clear the ball out of their half and it ended up at the feet of Laval’s Lea Chastenay-Joseph down the right flank. The fifth-year striker placed a beautiful, arching shot across the box and into the top left corner of the net, sending the Rouge et Or to the final whistle with a 2-1 win in hand. With the conclusion of the match, UBC settled for second place in the U Sport national championships. Shergill was awarded player of the game for the T-Birds. The team also says a final goodbye to three fifth-year players — Madison Guy, Meagan Pasternak and Shayla Chorney. U
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