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Led by a dominant running attack, Guelph christens the freshly renovated Alumni Stadium with a win over Waterloo
chris muller
Sporting their new yellow helmets and jerseys, the Gryphons defeated Waterloo 47-17 in the inaugural home game at the revamped Alumni Stadium on Sept. 15. rob Farquharson led the Gryphon offense with 165 yards on 18 carries and two touchdowns. Farquharson, one of the rare running backs who doesnt wear gloves, emphatically delivered his second straight 100 yard performance, in large part to the work of a young offensive line. The running backs and the [offensive line] are always together; we scout the defense together and we look for advantages we think we have on the field as we game plan every week. I think weve done a great job and theyve been opening up great holes and Ive been taking advantage of whatever I see, said Farquharson. Traditionally, running backs will reward offensive linemen for strong performances a tradition Farquharson is well aware of. I owe them a couple of pizzas I guess, maybe a dinner or two. Theyve been doing really well,

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The Gryphon defense attacks Waterloo at the line of scrimmage. Guelph would go on to win 47-17.
said Farquharson. Were really confident in our offensive line, weve started a couple of rookies, but theyve done quite well, said head coach Stu Lang. The Gryphon running backs coach, nine-year CFL veteran Neil Lumsden, offers some insight into Farquharsons recent success. You need to put him in the right situation to be successful. Hes got the right offensive line, and a good [offensive] system that hes been in for two years. The little things now start to show up, and what were seeing is the little things hes been working on are turning into great qualities, said Lumsden. Lumsden credits Farquharsons work ethic and learning ability as contributing factors to his success. With an offense largely set up around the athletic abilities of Guelphs quarterback Jazz Lindsey, its been interesting to watch Farquharson find so much success. When asked if the threat Lindsey poses to opposing defenses is contributing to Farquharsons success, the coaches are quick to give the credit where its due. robs breaking tackles not because of Jazzs ability, he breaks tackles because he breaks tackles, said Lumsden. You cant take anything away from [Farqharsons] ability to gain more yards, the tough yards, because of Jazz. When youre running in between the tackles, [the credit] goes to the running back and the offensive line, explained Lumsden. The running game put points on the brand new video scoreboard, but the story of the defense keeping Waterloo off the board is of ...se e footba ll pag e 16

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program prioritization: is your program on the chopping block?

New process attempting to minimize funding gap
emma wilson
The University of Guelph recently began its program prioritization process (ppp) as part of a broader initiative to identify and emphasize the U of Gs strengths. The ppp primarily involves an assessment of all academic and non-academic services and programs. This assessment will lead to a consideration of how the University can solve its projected $34 million funding gap over the next four years. This effort is headed by maureen mancuso, the provost and vicepresident (academic). According to mancuso, the ppp aims to corvanessa tiGnanelli rect the universitys funding gap through the enrichment, reduction, President summerlee and maureen mancuso receive students questions at the rumour mill on sept 17. reorganization, or elimination of services and programs. It is thought even elimination. organizations. members of the U of staff, and one undergraduate and that the U of G should periodically One argument is that Guelph G community protested by holding a one graduate student in special inassess its program offerings since it needs to maintain its diversity of funeral for the program, with head- ternship positions. members will is constantly experiencing shifts in programs. U of G student mirjana stones inscribed, rIp Feminism: be nominated and reviewed by the the popularity of certain programs, radujko said, When I began my Apparently We Dont Need You. Senate By-Laws Committee, which and resources must also be freed up studies at Guelph, it was regarded There is also concern that pro- is tasked at ensuring representative for new areas of academic inquiry. as one of the most comprehensive gram reduction and elimination is composition. Senior management at Despite the need for periodic pro- universities in Ontario. radujko not an adequate solution to the pre- the university will make informed gram assessment at the university, added that if the ppp does result in dicted funding gap. Guelph student decisions regarding future resource the complexity of determining what program elimination, we would be Andy pappin noted that, I think allocation based on the report creareas may see reduction, reorga- taking a step backwards. that there are better ways to deal ated by this Task Force. nization, and possible elimination program elimination is not new with this than what has been done For those interested in seeking must not be understated. The ppp at the university. In April 2009, the in the past. more information about the ppp , A ppp Task Force of 21 members president Alastair Summerlee and process may bring with it concerns universitys senate voted to remove for U of G students and staff, only the Womens Studies program. This will be put together to review and mancuso answered questions duraugmented by the fact that it is in- is certainly one of the more con- rank program information. This ing a Sept. 17 rumour mill at noon tended to reduce a large funding gap. troversial examples of a program Task Force will comprise of up to in room 103 of the University CenThese concerns are most likely to being removed, as it sparked uproar nine members from current or past tre. A town hall meeting on the ppp arise in situations where a program from students, faculty, and national chairs of the Senate standing com- will also take place sometime in has been shortlisted for reduction or and international womens studies mittee, at least five faculty and five November.

global to Local:
U of G students and staff on international news
recently, Facebook has stated that it will be introducing more ads to users news feeds. Unlike advertisements which presently appear on the side, or ads from companies that a person has liked that come up on the newsfeed, the new ads will be from random companies that neither a user nor their friends has liked. The news was released in August, after Facebook experienced another drop in their stock price, and the changes are meant to show investors that the company is able to bring in profit. Users, however, are already frustrated at the present number of ads that appear on their pages. The Ontarion: What do you think about Facebook placing ads in your news feed? river roy, student: I think [that] its pretty annoying, but considering how we dont have to pay for Facebook, and theyre not getting any money from us really, I guess its okay. As long as we dont have to start paying. Im on it all day so its fine. The Ontarion: Would you still use Facebook even if there were a lot of ads on your news feed? rr: Yep. Even if I had to start paying, Id still use it. As long as everyone else is still using Facebook, I would still use it. The Ontarion: Have you noticed the ads on your Facebook page? jasmine proteau, student: I noticed that they already had ads [up] that know what youve been searching on the internet. I get French ads, since I used to be in France, that come up for Lyon, so [Facebook] obviously knew that I was there. Its creepy how you search something on the internet...its kind of weird that theyre allowed to do that because I never clicked anything that says, Yes, please give me ads specifically to what I search on the internet. The Ontarion: What do you think about them being right in your news feed? jp: That would be annoying. I wouldnt like that because we get bombarded with ads all the time anyways so why would I want that in my news feed? I want to see what my friends are doing, not what these [companies] are advertising.

desperate measures
Guelph police release photos of witnesses as last resort
tom beedham
Following a brutal late-night assault on downtown Guelph streets Sept. 3, Guelph police Services (GpS) are doing everything they can to get in touch with witnesses. Just after midnight on Sept. 3, 27-year-old Guelph resident Justin Baxter was assaulted in a physical altercation on the corner of Carden and Wyndham Street. It left him with serious head injuries for which he was taken to Guelph General Hospital and shortly afterward transferred to the critical care unit at Hamilton General Hospital to receive emergency surgery. Later on Sept. 3, 26-year-old male Guelph suspect Chris Huisman was arrested by the GpS. On Sept. 13, a second male suspect involved in the assault 32-year-old michael Jordan Gagnon (also known by the surname Tootoosis) was arrested by members of the GpS Investigative Support Services Section. Both suspects remain in custody. Still seeking answers, following investigations, GpS made a rare decision to release photos of two men they believe to have witness information about the incident. I took over media in 2008 and this is the first time Ive released any witness photos, said GpS media/Community relations Officer Sgt. Douglas pflug of the unusual stratagem. Our investigators have exhausted all avenues to try to find out who these two are. According to Detective Sergeant in the persons Crime Unit of Investigation manfred Hoyer, those avenues included reviewing video evidence, circulating images of the two men they believe to be witnesses internally among members of the GpS, as well as conducting interviews related to the case. We do believe that [these two men] can provide us some crucial information in this very serious investigation and thats why were asking for the publics assistance to find out who they are so we can speak to them, because we do believe they may have been in or around when the offence occurred, said pflug. pflug has received no community feedback about the GpSs release of the photographs, but he regards it as a necessary measure. I cant speculate on what people perceive it to be, but its a very serious offence and we want to investigate it to the fullest of our abilities and this is just the next step in trying to accomplish that, said pflug. Has the release of the photos resulted in revealing any information that wasnt available before? Not to date, no, Hoyer answered over the phone on the morning of print. Baxter remained in critical condition for 11 days, but was upgraded to stable condition on Sept. 17. GpS has reported that it expects Baxter to remain in hospital for a significant period. GpS are still seeking witness information and are requesting that anyone with information regarding the case come forward. Citizens with knowledge of the events on Sept. 3 or of the suspected witnesses are asked to contact Detective Sgt. Hoyer at 519-824-1212, ext. 331, or call the anonymous Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-222-8477.

Thanks to the students who participated in this weeks interview. If you have an international news story that you want to see here, or if you want to be signed up for a mailing list of potential interviewees, contact News Editor Alicja Grzadkowska at onnews@ uoguelph.ca.

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Celebrating the 40th anniversary of computer science at Guelph
michael long
It has been 40 years since the faculty of Computer Information Sciences (CIS) was inaugurated at the University of Guelph. To mark that anniversary, the department, now known as the School of Computer Science (SOCS), organized a banquet for the benefit of students, alumni, staff, and friends of the program. Held in the Science Complex Atrium Sept. 15, approximately 100 guests were in store for a night full of fond reminiscences. The event began at 5:30 p.m. with a chance for alumni, students and faculty to meet, followed by dinner interspersed with speeches by prominent graduates. It was promoted through the School of Computer Science as a good networking event with other people so I decided to come to see where everyone went after graduating from Guelph, said second year computer science student Vincent Young. In the past four decades, few other disciplines have seen the kind of extraordinary technological advancement and rapid growth that computer science has. On Sept. 15, the legacy of this change was on full display. Given that for most contemporary computer science students, the courses, programs and content taught just 30 years ago would seem the equivalent of computing in the renaissance (remember when your computer had a punch card? didnt think so), the mix of generations at this event managed to stir up an air of very real and selfaware nostalgia. Listening to the ambassadors of this history speak about the stories of their time at Guelph, one got a sense of the glory days of computing. One also got a sense that much fun was had along the way. One memorable speaker, Harold BurtGerrans, a 1989 graduate who now works in computer forensics, spoke to the audience about rigging printers to shoot paper to the other end of the room, converting hockey jerseys to binary, and of one unfortunate student who received -10 per cent on a project. Liz Sandals, Guelph mpp and graduate of the program turned instructor, also turned up to share her memories of the school and the program. The wonderful thing about this department, and now this school, is that its always been a very, very

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Past graduates, current students, and faculty enjoy reminiscing about their experiences as members of the school of computer science at its 40th anniversary.
friendly place, said Sandals. One current student, when asked whether he felt a similar fondness for glory days of computing said he was unsure, but then added, Im glad I never had to do punch cards though. Certain experiences remain relatable to most, however: staying up until two (or five) in the morning fixing errors, surviving the aptly named Angel of Death (otherwise known as CIS*2750), wanting to abuse a computer screen in horrible, horrible ways, and using new knowledge to play pranks of friends. For that commonality in a sea of so much technological change, students of all generations had their experience at the university to thank. During his speech, Al Dyer, a retired instructor and industry liason for the CIS program perhaps summed up that sentiment best when he recalled his answer to a friend who had asked why he stayed with the department for so long. mr. Dyer said he was surprised by his own answer: pleasant memories.

co-op education and career services welcomes students to new facility

Location offers more space to provide help and guidance
alicja grzadkowska
On Sept. 12, Co-operative Education and Career Services (CECS) held an open house at their new location on Trent Lane. After Student Affairs Associate Vp Brenda Whiteside, Academic provost and Vp maureen mancuso, and CECS Director Karen reimer cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the building, attendees of the event were led on tours through the new space, which was refurbished for the movein of CECS. The transfer of the service to a new a location was not without reason. We were struggling for space in the area that we were in. There wasnt a lot of area that we could expand our office space or our services in that vicinity, said Linda Hart, associate director for CECS. [The university] found this as an option for us, and it provides us with some really professional space for employers coming on campus to interview our students, which is great. We have, you know, fifteen interview Guelph, as well as the current economic climate and other factors, finding jobs can sometimes be difficult for students, who seem to be aware of the competition that they will or already face in the job market. I think that theres just a lot of pressure on students nowadays, said Jill Ferguson, manager of the curriculum team and a career advisor at CECS. This fall feels like no other fall since Ive been here. Ive had first year students that moved in Saturday and they were in to see me Wednesday talking about what theyre going to do to get [into] med school. That doesnt particularly ever happen, Ferguson explained. CECS attempts to alleviate some of the stress through their guidance and offers opportunities for students to meet potential employers. For example, CECS organizes career fairs like their main career fair a partnership between Wilfred Laurier, Conestoga and University of Waterloo coming up on Sept. 26 at Bingemans Conference Centre in Kitchener. Were trying to give a professional feelso now our building matches that, said Irvine. Were really happy [that] we have our own space.

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Brenda Whiteside, maureen mancuso and Karen reimer cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the new cecs building.
and meeting rooms and we only had four in our old space, so this is wonderful, Hart added. The services offered at CECS cover a broad range of topics concerning career and co-op placements, as well as networking with potential employers. We obviously offer the co-op component, [and] we have over 35 co-op programs now offered, said Sinead Irvine, the marketing and website coordinator for CECS. We also deal with career advising, resume, cover letter critiques. Students can come in for a drop-in session with either a career advisor themselves or even our peer helpers, and we offer those every day of the week. With the number of students in

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celebrating an important move

SVC relocates to Raithby House, with more space than ever
House will allow us to engage a Campbells has no authority much larger volunteer staff team, over our organization. Theyre which we really appreciated, said not explicitly involved in our proShawna Smith, director of SVC. gramming, Smith said, adding, The restoration of raithby SVC really appreciates that we alicja grzadkowska House was helped made possible were able to access this space. It through a donation by the Camp- allows us to have the infrastrucOn Sept. 24 from noon until 2 p.m,, bell Company of Canada, which ture to better service students. Student Volunteer Connections had shown interest in supportSVC began as a small community (SVC), the Student Support Net- ing student volunteerism on the group that provided placements work (SSN), and the multi-Faith university campus. Alumni Affairs for volunteers, and gradually grew resource Team (mFrT) will be wel- and Development and Vp of Stu- in size. It is now the only indepencoming students to the raithby dent Affairs Brenda Whiteside took dently incorporated student-run Open House to celebrate the re- part in negotiations to secure a do- volunteer centre in all of Canada. It opening of the building. nation from the company, which provides various volunteer opporFor SVC in particular, the allowed for the porch to be reno- tunities for students like one-time changes that were made to raithby vated and for the two spaces to be placements, where small groups House have provided more space fully furnished. of students assist an organization for the group and its volunteers. As per the Gift Agreement be- in the community for one SaturThe renovations and furniture pur- tween Campbell Company of day, volunteer positions within chases transformed the porch and Canada and the University of SVC itself, and referrals that help adjacent room located at the back Guelph, the space in which SVC students find their dream volunof the building into a functional functions has been named the teer opportunity. area where the team and its mem- Campbell Company of Canada Our organization really advobers can work to service students. Volunteer Centre to recognize the cates for placements that allow students to gain skills, and netIn the past we have engaged a lot donation. of volunteers in the work our orCampbells is a company that work to gain valuable connections, ganization does, however in recent has shown that commitment to but also to learn the importance of years we have not had the space al- volunteerism, and we are func- building community, said Smith. lowing our entire team, paid staff tioning within their space as an The relocation to raithby House and volunteers, to utilize our space independent organization, said has finally ended the transfer of at once. Our two rooms in raithby Smith. SVC from building to building in

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The newly renovated raithby house is now home to three important groups on campus, and will be accessible for everyone on sept. 24 for an open house.
recent years. The UC and mcNally House were two other areas that the organization occupied. We appreciate being able to move back into raithby House and to have this really incredible space on campus, right [in the] central area by the cannon, said Smith.

powerpoint: effective or not in the classroom?

jordan sloggett
Will the slides be posted online? Early in the semester this question is often asked by students, eager to know whether or not they will have to make the effort to attend class. Do professors who rely on powerpoint or any other slideshow software actually hinder the success of their students? Eric Bergman, author of the new book Five Steps to Conquer Death by Powerpoint certainly thinks so. Bergman argues that there is no good science to support the prolific use of powerpoint as a lecture aid. He claims that when students are trying to focus on both the written material on the screen and the professors voice simultaneously, they significantly decrease their ability to absorb either. The book is meant to be used by both lecturers and students to either change their habits of communication, or alternatively to survive a university experience that for some is largely spent staring at the bulleted points of a powerpoint slide. Bergman has worked as a consultant in helping professionals become better communicators for the past 30 years. His website contains a number of downloadable materials, including a workbook, designed to assist in the development of effective presentations. Whether or not one agrees with Bergmans view that powerpoint has no place in the classroom, its abundant use in academia is something worth reflecting on. Can powerpoint become a crutch for the presenter? Or, should professional educators be encouraged to use powerpoint for every lecture? How professors and academic institutions respond to this book will be the factor deciding the impact it has. The book was only released in may of this year, so only one has responded, professor John Sweller, and he wrote the foreword, Bergman said. Senior administrators realize theres a problem with the use of powerpoint in the classroom. Students realize theres a problem. But professors think that students want powerpoint. Bergman urges students to be vocal to their schools. As education gets more competitive, smart institutions will learn to adapt. There is a growing movement worldwide that is taking a close look at the use of powerpoint. Is powerpoint too engrained into academic culture for it to change? Until students and administrators tell faculty that enough is enough, the status quo will reign and the quality of education in the classroom will not improve. Bergman hopes his book will impact students and educators in the same way his private consulting has helped business professions. I have many success stories in the sales industry where organizations have implemented my techniques, which professor Sweller calls a window to the future of this important human activity, and significantly enhanced their sales results. There is no reason to believe that similar improvements couldnt occur in the classroom, said Bergman Bergman also described how students should create lectures or presentations. Bergman said, Under no circumstances whatsoever should a professor develop any lecture or any presentation while sitting at a slide-ware program. Even if the textbook or the curriculum provides a slide deck, set it aside. Develop the lecture, then determine what visuals not just slides will aid comprehension and retention. Bergman fears that the over-use of powerpoint is changing how people communicate and learn. There are two main problems with powerpoint: it destroys critical thinking, and it impedes communication. Information is one thing, knowledge is completely separate knowledge is socialization and has no value until brought to a social environment.

going green in the workforce

Green Jobs Forum shows ecological opportunities
scott parry
The race for green technology and green jobs has started all over the world. many recent and future graduates would like to start careers in green fields. But how does a recent graduate obtain future employment in these green fields? A recent poll conducted by Harris Decima stated that 88 per cent of young people believe that more information about environmental jobs is needed. To help address this issue, a collaboration of businesses and teachers held the first annual Green Jobs Forum and Job pavilion on Sept. 17. The goal of the Forum was to foster a greater understanding of real-life career opportunities and put youth in the position to seize them. The forum was held at the metro Toronto Convention Centre, and the event ran from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. registration for the event was free. When I was growing my parents wanted me to be a doctor or a lawyer. If I had known about these green jobs maybe I would have taken different classes or steps in my career, said robert Orlovski, vice president of events for the Green Job Forum. The Green Jobs Forum is part of the Canadian governments plan to promote new green technology in Canada and to help inform young people about the opportunities in this fast developing field. Organizers of the event hoped to set the stage for Canadas first multisector platform for business leaders, visionaries and teachers to connect. Lectures on agriculture, food, forestry, business, finance, health, education and alternative green energy solutions led by industry professionals from well-known companies and organizations were held all day at the forum. In addition, the Job pavilion also hosted 30 different businesses, including Bullfrog power, ECO Canada, Goodwork, and minto Group Inc. popular organizations also took part in the event, such as AIESEC, Fashion Takes Action and Cuso International, and alongside the businesses, offered information on recruitment, networking, schools that offer programs with an environmental focus, and tools to perform green job searches. The event gave students the opportunity to learn more about green careers as well as a chance to start networking.

news 6 w w w.th e on ta r ion . c om random acts of Kindness day plans involve everyone in community
Kick-off meeting started off the celebrations
stacey aspinall
The Guelph Community Foundation is promoting kindness and cooperation by organizing random Acts of Kindness Day (rAK) on Nov. 9. The Kick-Off meeting for rAK took place Sept. 12 at Woolwich Arrow pub. This is the third year Guelph is participating in rAK. The community gets involved in various ways, Dominique Orourke, chair of the 2012 random Act of Kindness Day, explained. Some employers will buy lunch for their staff; some organizations will have something special for their clients. Last year Guelph furniture house had a draw for their customers that day, and the winner could direct a hundred dollars to their charity of choice. There was a grade three class last year who tweeted all day their acts of kindness. An act of kindness can be a gesture of any size large or small. An act of kindness can be of Kindness Day ideas and stories. There is also a list of 100 free things people can choose to do on the website. There are many events planned for random Acts of Kindness Guelph, Orourke explained. But of course, the best things are the random acts that students do spontaneously. What never ceases to amaze me is somebody will have an idea, then theres a little bit of discussion, and it evolves into something even better. It always grows and evolves into something really special, Orourke shared. The goal of the project is to start small and to eventually make a huge difference, by promoting kindness and team-building in the community 50,000 rAK cards and 250 posters will be distributed this year, to encourage people to pay it Forward. Holding the door for a student carrying an immense stack of books out of the library, paying a thoughtful compliment to the nice barista pouring coffee, or remembering to thank the bus driver are all little acts of kindness that go a long way. The options are endless something to keep in mind not just for Nov. 9, but for the entire year.

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attendees and volunteers at the kick-off event demonstrate a variety of little acts of kindness to keep in mind for the official day on nov. 9.
topping up somebodys parking meter, holding a door open, or a bigger gesture like buying coffee or making a donation. So its really very personal. Some organizations do something big, others do something small even just putting our poster up helps, Orourke said. Large corporations and individuals alike can participate. I love that you dont have to be a big philanthropist to participate in this, that everybody has something that they can do on rAK day. Everyone can build community, said Orourke. Students are encouraged to connect with the Guelph Community Foundation Facebook and Twitter (@GuelphCF) pages to stay updated and share their random Acts

shredding for a good cause

Community shred event brings awareness to identity theft
kelsey coughlin
Shredding personal documents, protecting online information, and being cautious about releasing personalized information are all ways of preventing the fastest growing form of consumer fraud in North America: identity theft. from happening. Shred-it and Crime Stoppers Guelph-Wellington joined forces on Sept. 15 to help the community combat identity theft in the form of a Community Shred. Community members were invited to bring unwanted personal documents for shredding by Shred-it mobile trucks along with a five-dollar donation, with all proceeds going to the Crime Stoppers program. Shred-it trucks occupied the parking lot at Stone road mall, where all the action took place. Sgt. Doug pflug, media relations Officer of the Guelph police Service, was at the event and said, It is really important that we educate people. more and more people today are having their identities stolen and this is a great effort through charity that we can help people on the savannah snooK front end. Identity theft can occur at any Boxes of papers await their sad end at the community shred event, which was aimed at preventing time, Sgt. pflug explained. identity theft. The bad guys go to the garbage dump or theyll go by your 25 and 35 years of age. University safety: make sure you are careful with the aim of promoting awarehouse and look through any pa- of Guelph student Jessica Luksts about who you give your informa- ness and ultimately ending crime in pers while you are asleep. So it is knows all about the issue as her tion to, and careful about where you the Guelph area. $1236 was raised for really important to reduce the risk bank account was tampered with. are doing transactions and especial- Crime Stoppers at the event. and probability of having your iden- This happened as a result of some- ly how they are being processed. The best way to stop identity theft tity stolen. one using her personal information The event was ultimately a success from happening is to be cautious Victims of identity theft come in to gain access to it. with all proceeds going to Crime and prepared, and prevent this from any age, but the most susceptible Luksts has this advice for any- Stoppers Guelph-Wellington, a happening, one shredded document age group involves those between one concerned about their online non-profit charitable program at a time.

Identity theft can occur at any time. Sgt. Doug Pflug

According to Statistics Canada, there is an average of 11,000 Canadian victims every year, totaling a loss of more than ten million dollars. This is partly due to the fact that people are not taking the proper precautions to prevent identity theft

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arts & cuLture 8 w w w.th e on ta r ion . c om an engaging talk on socially engaged art
games, a set of scenarios devised by experimental economists to study how people behave in situations of income inequality and differing nick revington power relations. Between the games, Helguera would sing renditions of On Sept. 14, the city of Guelph had old mexican protest songs. the honour of hosting a lecture Helgueras interest in protest series organized by the Contempo- songs is apparent in some of his rary Art Forum Kitchener and Area other works, most notably a pro(CAFKA) and held at Dancetheatre ject that involved working with low David Earle on Quebec Street. En- income groups in New York City. titled Big Ideas in Art and Culture, providing a structure, participants this particular installment of the se- were able to bring their own knowries featured New York City-based ledge to the fore in the writing of artist pablo Helguera. their own protest songs, even if they Trained as a painter, Helguera had no prior musical ability. later decided he enjoyed music The protest club was very politicand thus discovered an interest al. It was really reviving this protest in performance art. In particular, music. They were writing really inHelguera practices what he calls credible texts. And they wrote them socially engaged art. all themselves. It was very moving; I see socially engaged art as some- these were some people that were thing that is centred on action, really affected by the economic instead of talking about it. What that downturn, said Helguera, noting means however is complex. I think that this project pre-dated the Octhat if you make a painting about cupy movement. Indeed, it was a theme Helguera poverty, and you make supposedly a demonstration of poverty, that returned to throughout the presencan become the main thing, very tation: this is not art for arts sake, symbolic, said Helguera. To me but rather art for the needs of the socially engaged art is about really people. engaging people at a big level. This was apparent in the proThe talk began with an interactive ject Helguera called The School of demonstration in which Helguera Panamerican Unrest. A portable invited audience members to the schoolhouse was constructed and stage to participate in dictator driven from Alaska to the southern

Artist Pablo Helguera visits Guelph

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Pablo helguera opened his sept. 14 Big ideas in arts and culture lecture with a performance of old mexican protest songs.
tip of Chile by Helguera himself. became ambiguous, while in Latin Stopping at various cities along the America, the project became very way, Helguera held panel discus- communitarian. sions on local issues. For example, In another project, Helguera told in Vancouver, discussion focussed the audience that he had built his on the loss of centrally-located own tarot-style card deck and held art spaces due to urban gentrifi- readings in Chicagos Chinatown. cation. Once crossing the border It did not matter that this was an into the United States, the lines be- art project and that the cards had tween art project and civic event no inherent meaning; people were able to find meaning for themselves in the cards. And ultimately, that thought process is the point of socially engaged art. Its about generating critical reflection, not necessarily answering a question or to resolve an issue in peoples lives. Its not about that, said Helguera.

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Technical difficulties are no obstacle
robyn nicholson
Among the most talked-about acts from this summers Hillside music Festival was Torontos own rival Boys. Thanks to this hype, the band has gained quite a following in the Guelph area, and Sept. 16 they made a triumphant return. Kicking off the night was local songsmith patrick mcCauley, backed by a band of strong musicians, including a couple familiar faces from the universitys music department. less straightforward. A highlight was a kind of improvised freak-out in the middle of their second last track which resulted in a bizarre but musically interesting intermission midsong. With more performance experience, mcCauley and his ensemble could be looking at a successful run within Guelphs burgeoning live music scene. Following them was the debut of There There Indigo, a two piece featuring singer/guitarist Josh Doerksen and drummer Julia Stead. The pair had been hard at work leading up to this appearance. Julia and I have been dying to play, Doerksen said. In the crowd was a kind of whos-who of Guelphs indie scene, including members of local favourites Your Neck of the Woods and the Humanzees, and even the music trivia host from Jimmy Jazz. Drummer Stead (actually the former drummer for Your Neck of the Woods) is a very present part of Guelph music, and for good reason shes an absolute powerhouse on the drum set. Doerksens ornately mela n c h ol i c s o n g wo r k wa s accentuated both by Steads expert backing but also by the use of a second microphone with spacey reverb applied to it, creating an atmospheric third dimension to the sound. Doerksens commanding versatility in both vocals and guitar-work paired with Steads equally versatile and exceptional drumming created a sound that was much larger than anyone would expect a two-piece band to create.

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rival Boys rouse apathetic eBar crowd

Although the album is good, the live experience blows it right out of the water.
Some fierce saxophone leads provided an extra punch to an otherwise laid-back brand of art-rock provided by the rest of the ensemble. Though the vocals started out rather timid, mcCauley along with his band seemed to gain strength as the set rolled on. Super-melodic hooks and full, rousing arrangements seemed to channel fellow Canadian folk-rocker matt mays, but were a little

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rival Boys managed to turn an otherwise ordinary sunday night into a rocking party, headlining at eBar sept. 16.
The experience was completely unique and continually captivating. I look forward to seeing this band again and again in the future, and for everyone else to get a chance to see it for themselves. Technical difficulties and broken strings (and perhaps a little bit of ill luck) delayed the start of headliners rival Boys, but once they finally got rolling, their presence was undeniable. Though the crowd size was not by any means overwhelming, it was a bigger turnout than usual for eBar, not to mention the fact that every single audience member was standing a testament to the infectious energy level of the band. Having listened to the bands full-length Mutual Feelings of The set came to a close with Love all day prior to the show, a raucous and vivacious cover let me be the first to tell you that of Wolf parades Ill Believe although the album is good, the Anything, and managed to suslive experience blows it right out tain the small-but-enthusiastic of the water. Singer/bassist (and crowd despite it being 1 a.m. on later violinist) Lee roses utterly a Sunday night. powerful vocals filled the space Chatting with Lee afterward, entirely, and turned what might she noted that Guelph is a initially be called a more lo-fi very different scene from Togarage rock sound into a soul- ronto, much more receptive and ful and devastatingly dynamic friendly. signature celebration. Guitarist Lee also mentioned that Graeme rose and drummer Sam Guelph fans, both old and new, Sholdice provided solid and pas- can look forward to new material sionate accompaniment to Lees in the next year or so. Hopefully equally passionate vocals, and it this means we will be seeing a was very clear the three-piece lot more appearances by rival were incredibly experienced, Boys in Guelph in the near future, tight-knit and fully committed which is an incredibly exciting to the music. notion.

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Western Canadian bands make tour stop in Guelph
we really had a band or a sound or a direction or any of those things. We just had a few songs and built a record around those songs. I think weve sort of been working on what nick revington we sound like after the record, as we play the songs as human beings maybe its because Guelphites were instead of just one guitar at a time partied out from last weeks frosh and everything that happens in the events, Nuit Blanche, and Guelph studio, said singer-guitarist AnJazz Festival, but the crowd at eBar drew Braun. I think [live shows on Sept. 13 was particularly sparse are] whats shaping our sound right for a show that was probably de- now. playing the songs live, they serving of a little more attention. grow a bit every day. The result is a sound not unlike rococode and rah rah were visiting the city together as just one of that of fellow westerners, mother a number of their tour stops sched- mother. Both bands are heavy on uled across Ontario. the synth, feature similar-soundrococode took to the stage ing female backing vocals, and have first. The four-piece pop rock- comparable lyrical styles. The main ers from Vancouver cranked out difference is only that rococode is a set that was interesting to lis- less weird and a little less intricate ten to and slightly quirky. In this musically. This is not necessarily regard, their catchy performance a bad thing because it means rowas a refreshing change from the cocodes songs should be more sometimes-generic indie acts that accessible to a broad audience. often grace the stages of Guelphs As it turns out, the similarities music scene. are not just a coincidence. ryan Having released their first full Guldemond of mother mother album, Guns, Sex & Glory, ear- served as co-producer on Guns, lier this year, the band has really Sex & Glory. come unto its own while on the Headliners rah rah a six-piece road. co-ed band from regina took This band is a bit of a different to the stage next. playing indie scenario because we kind of start- rock with a folk twist (occasioned making our first record before ally breaking out the violin and accordion), the band managed to create a full-bodied sound that was upbeat and energetic. The band members were clearly very talented instrumentally, trading instruments frequently throughout the set. Despite the fact that much

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a strong vocal performance. And if not, with a band already numbering half a dozen members, why not add one more who can sing? The instrumental chops on this band are capable nay, deserving of supporting a powerful voice up front.

critical praise preceded their appearance in Guelph, their show was not particularly impressive, the major shortcoming being the male lead vocals, which were no more than adequate. One would think that with four men in the band, at least one could turn out

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Ben doerksen delighted the Woolwich arrow Pub with a candlelit lights out acoustic show sept. 15.

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Book review: Breaking Night

A monumental journey from homeless to Harvard
shwetha chandrashekhar
Sometimes a story comes along which makes such a stunning impact on its readers that it leaves them forever changed and eternally awake. Some stories are just that extraordinary; meant to be told and vividly written. Liz murrays Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard does just that to its adventure-seeking and avid readers. Breaking Night is the striking memoir of a young girl who, at age fifteen, acknowledged her home as the poverty ridden streets of the Bronx and manhattan, yet ultimately made it into Harvard seemingly against all odds. Liz murray was born to cocaine-addicted parents, in a less-than-conventional family dynamic. They habitually exhausted their welfare cheques by satisfying their cocaine addiction, while Liz and her older sister, Lisa, survived on a daily basis without much acquaintance with a warm meal or clean clothing. The details that murray provides, such as occasionally having to split a tube of toothpaste and a cherry-flavored ChapStick to disexhibited wisdom and patience well beyond her years as early as age six, and never once indulged in the enticing dish of self-pity. murray highlights the true potential of the human spirit and its infinite power and beauty: In the years ahead of me, I learned that the world is actually filled with people ready to tell you how likely something is, and what it means to be realistic. But what I have also learned is that no one, no one truly knows what is possible until they go and do it. murray chronicles her life at age fifteen, when after being more of a parental figure to her drug-addicted and schizophrenic mother, she found herself on the streets when her mother eventually lost her battle to AIDS. She then decided to go back to high school while homeless, completing it in a mere two-year period and winning a New York Times scholarship. Ultimately, she made it into the Ivy League what was truly her golden milestone of success. As murray describes her perspective of her journey, readers will be blown away by her courageous spirit and tenacious determination. What I was beginning to understand was that however things unfolded from here on, whatever the next chapter was, my life could never be the sum of one circumstance. It would be determined, as it had always been, by my willingness to put one foot in front of the other, moving forward, come what may. Bonnie Burnard, an awardwinning Canadian novelist, said that it is easy to forget that writers write because they are so in love

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pel hunger pains offer an instant reality check for readers who are unaccustomed to the hardships of the global population currently living under the poverty line. Her memoir continues to articulate how she understood how to care for her drug-victimized parents, and would dutifully spend countless nights looking out the window to make sure her parents returned safely from their usual drug-rounds. murray

Readers will be blown away by her courageous spirit and tenacious determination.
with words, with their endless combinations, their energy, their echoes, and the clues they might provide. In murrays powerfully written memoir, she reminds us of this again, doing the evocative power of words full justice.

reading Breaking Night offers readers a radically new outlook on the adversities life may introduce, completely unannounced and unexpected. Yet, murrays story teaches that we are in complete control of our own lives and the sole masters of our destinies. murray has a unique gift, priceless to memoir writers, of telling her story without preaching or moralizing her experiences. With a journey which treads along the archetypal rags-to-riches Type A story, murrays memoir breaks free of this stereotype through its raw, edgy and no-holdsbarred voice. Although the prose of Breaking Night encompasses several grim undertones, murray has surprisingly and strategically sewn humour into the fabric of her remarkable and yet disturbing journey. murrays encounters of despair and hardship unceasingly reflect that when you have absolutely nothing, you are free to discover and create everything. An exceptionally inspirational and thought-provoking read, Breaking Night will not disappoint. Currently, murray devotes herself to running her own company, manifest Living, which empowers others to change their lives.

african beats grace uc

Bombino plays noon concert
kristina apcev
Omara moctar, known as Bombino, played the first campus noon hour concert this semester. On Sept. 14, as the rain fell outside, he warmed the UC with his fiery guitar riffs and soothing vocals. Students seeking shelband members on percussion wore Turban scarves around their necks and Tuareg takatkat and akarbey (traditional loose shirt and pants) in vibrant purple, pink and orange. Bombino played for most of the hour, stimulating faculty and students who were tapping their toes. Some even danced to the infectious beats in the aisles of poster boards. In the Nigerian language of Tamajaq, Bombino sings about the desert dwellers of the Sahara; the music reveals themes of political repression and insurgency. In 1990, the Tuareg rebellion in Niger erupted, causing many Tuaregs (a nomadic tribe of the Sahara Desert) including the members of Bombinos band to seek refuge in surrounding countries. Almost a decade later, moctar and his family returned to Agadez, Niger, where he began his musical career. Bombino voices the concerns of the escapees by dedicating songs to Tuarges and dwellers of the desert. For the young songwriter, music dominates the means to free the spirits of Saharan rebellion. The end of this summer marks Bombinos third North American tour. recent shows included appearances in Toronto, Waterloo,

Music dominates the means to free the spirits of Saharan rebellion.

ter, and those participating in the last day of Club Days were welcomed into the UC with sounds from Northern Africa. The second floor study space in the UC was transformed into a stage, hosting the group from Niger. Bombino on electric guitar and his two accompanying

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club days were brought to life on sept. 14 by a noon appearance by Bombino, after rain interfered with plans for an outdoor show.
and at the Supercrawl in Hamil- on Bandcamp, National public ton this past weekend. The tour radio (Npr) declared it one of will take him through the Ameri- the top 50 albums of last year, can southwest before returning CNN featured the singer-songto Niger. writer in their weekly series Bombinos debut album Aga- African Voices, and various dez, named after the largest city other media outlets have given in Niger, was released last year praise to the extraordinarily talwith exploding international in- ented Bombino. terest. Available for streaming Fiery guitar riffs contrasted by calming vocals have made Bombino comparable to legendary rocker Jimi Hendrix and blues icon John Lee Hooker. If the desert sound is what moves you, a similar band is Tinariwen, a nomadic band from mali. Their rhythmic desert blues and gentle chants are sure to send you into a meditative trance.

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tom beedham
In recent unnecessary claims news, The Guardian has floated a theory that peruvian garage rock band Los Saicos was actually the worlds first punk group. In a video on the publications website, a narrator says that. As far back as 1964, Los Saicos The psychos were thrashing and screaming out demolish in the neighbourhood of Lima, peru. A memorial plaque on the streets of Los Saicos home city even claims that it is the place where punk began. A genre that has hosted heated Which came first? debates over whether punk began in New York or London for decades (to little avail), punk rock is no stranger to such claims. The most common version of this debate once involved people that were torn between two bands: NYs ramones, and Londons Sex pistols. Nowadays, anyone with an internet connection can Google the bands and fathers of the genre. Common bullet figure out that while the ramones points in these discussions will men which started out as a high school tion how The Trashmen put out the garage rock band with different rhythmic and nonsensical Surfin members from 1966-67 and then a Bird (later to be famously covered glam rock band called Sniper in 1972 by the ramones) in 1963, and that didnt get together for the first time mC5 released the raw and provacotive until 1974, the Sex pistols were already Kick Out the Jams in 1969. This is jamming as a band called The Strand the same kind of argument being faas early as 1972. voured by the Los Saicos camp, and That information doesnt solve it is doomed. anything, though. Even before the Ignoring the detail that Surfing improper incarnations of those bands Bird was a song the year before Los came to light there were already Saicos was a band promoting nihilism bands like Television and musician and screaming about smashing down richard Hell popularizing a visual and train stations or screeching senseless auditory aesthetic that would come lyrics like tatatatayayayaya, these to be known as punk after those arguments miss the point. They aim bands came around they were doing to attribute something that wasnt yet their thing years before. anything to people that never could The Los Saicos argument isnt using have seen the product coming. that kind of argument, either. many Theres are points to pinning down critics and music fans following the musical aesthetics it helps record ramones/Sex pistols arguments will stores organize their catalogues, for move on to recognize bands that con- one but when the arguments betributed a musical style to the cultural come this nitpicky, those point are landscape of the world as the real lost.

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music critics have recently latched onto Peruvian band los saicoss (pictured) nihilistic lyrics as proof that the 1964-originating band pioneered punk.

what the tech?

Dwindling days of radio, or renaissance on the airwaves?
nick revington
In its heyday, radio was the main source of entertainment and information for nearly everyone. Families would gather in front of the radio to tune in to programs nightly the way some today follow reality TV In the . age of the Internet and ipods, with music, news, and other information mere button clicks away, it might seem an outdated medium. peter Bradley, station manager at CFrU 93.3 Fm, maintains that radio remains relevant because of the way people find new music nowadays. people first crowd-source their stuff and then they DJ it in a solitary way to themselves. What youve lost through that is the individually-curated selection of music, the taste-maker thing. [With radio] youre following someones specific taste, or the specific tastes of a few people you respect and that, I think, is something that is neglected in the ipod age, typically, said Bradley. Kelly Jones, CFrUs outreach coordinator, agreed. I think that the advantage to having someone who is responsible for curating music for like-minded people is that that person has time to be an expert on indie rock, or electronic else constructing a coherent playmusic, or underground hip-hop pro- list. And sometimes its as simple duced only by women under the age as wanting a passive way to receive of 27. And when you crowd-source entertainment or information in the something, you have a lot of people morning or in the car. who have a little bit of knowledge of Indeed, third-year Guelph student that one thing, and not one person Jennifer parnall does just that. who has a lot of knowledge about In the car, I listen to it for entersomething very specific, said Jones. tainment purposes, said parnall. Bradley added that the 60 to 80 CDs In the morning sometimes its nice the station receives in the mail each to know if Im driving somewhere, week attest to the staying power of I get to hear the traffic reports or the radio to break new albums into the weather reports. mainstream. In much the same way And thats at the crux of the next that vinyl records have seen a resur- reason radio remains relevant today: gence lately, Bradley believes people its timeliness. are returning to radio as a source of We dont have to wait to go to print. entertainment and information as We can air something immediately, they seek the convenience of someone said Jones. Touch. If the roles were reversed, Jones and Bradley could be interviewing me by phone live-to-air. Instead I will have spent hours procrastinating writing this article before it goes through the editing process and the newspaper layout is finalized, printed, and distributed. Its irrelevant for an article such as this one, but not so much for current events. As Jones said, Its not as much about us keeping up with whats going on as much as people tuning in to know whats going on. regardless, the place of radio may be limited still. For parnall, Its just in the car, to be honest, because at home you have the Internet to listen to stuff.

album review: metric - Synthetica

8/10
matthew lecker
The release of Canadian indie rock band metrics fifth studio album Synthetica on June 12 marks another major entry for the band into mainstream music media. Ever since the release of Grow Up and Blow Away in 2001, metric has carved its own niche for fans of the genre. music is highly subjective; with billions of fans with countless different tastes it appears impossible to please everyone within the music community. metric front woman Emily Haines has realized this and has chosen to forgo an emphasis on favoring strict accessibility within her music. Instead, the album stays true to what fans grew to adore about the band in the first place. Emily Hainess success and that of Synthetica revolves around Hainess unique position as a strong role model for the genre and its growing fan base. Haines develops her music in a fashion that continues to be catchy without disrespecting its highly relevant message. The album Synthetica was conceived around conflicting themes of artificiality and realism that plague the twenty-first century. Haines said, Synthetica is about being able to identify the original in a long line of reproductions. The albums first self-titled single, Synthetica, focuses on a whole generation of children who through the age of mass media have begun to lose their sense of childhood innocence a generation that has been robbed of the gloomy lyrical structure and vocals perfectly set the tone and mood for the subject matter. It is important that fans will be able to identify that this is indeed the band they have grown to love but can also appreciate the originality of a wholly new piece of art. Luckily for listeners, every song has a certain flavour that offers something new without disrupting the flow of the entire album. Tracks such as Youth without Youth, Speed the Collapse, and Artificial Nocturne each contain distinctive qualities that prevent them from being mere filler becourtesy tween popular singles. Utilizing the distinctive voice its youth and instead finds itself of its vocalist with electronithrust into reality far too quick- ca has resulted in a sound that is ly. The message resonates because unmistakably haunting. Hainess position as the face of metric allows the band to showcase the music as it was meant to be heard. There is rawness to the lyrics that would never have existed if not for Hainess leadership within the band. The album maintains a continuous flow that allows each song to function as a part of Hainess vision for the album. The songs presented are all upbeat without appearing synthetic to audiences desiring a fresh sound. It is ironic that the indie genre and its push for originality have consequently left much of its talent sounding repetitive and uninspired. metrics Synthetica continues to operate away from this trend and find its own unique approach to the genre all over again.

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tom beedham
Arriving to a sold out crowd of about 600 hundred audience members, CBC host Jian Ghomeshi spoke at rozanski Hall on Sept. 15. Known best as the voice behind CBC radio Ones award-winning magazine program Q and as a singer-songwriter in the nowdefunct multiplatinum Toronto band moxy Frvous, Ghomeshis Guelph visit had nothing to do with either his broadcast journalism or his career as a musician. A satellite presentation of this years Eden mills Writers Festival, Ghomeshi visited the royal City on the business of launching his new memoir, 1982. As a radio host with a show of Qs success (since its initial broadcast in April, 2007, Q has garnered the largest audience of any cultural affairs program in Canada as well as the highest rating in CBC history for its morning time slot, and it has recently been syndicated in the United States through public radio International), many might have expected the publication of a book authored by Ghomeshi to have transpired years ago). Ghomeshi however, has been resisting publishing offers for years. I guess ever since I started making a bit of noise on CBC theres been a couple of publishers that have come to me and said Hey, wanna do something? It could be related to your show, or You could do a memoir and I always had a very adverse reaction to the notion of writing memoir, Ghomeshi told audience members during his book launch. I just had no creative interest. Ghomeshis book is an account of his life as a 14-year-old England-born Iranian-Canadian living in the culturally homogenous suburb of 1982 Thornhill, Ont. I knew I wanted to make some cultural observations and I knew I had some stories to tell, and when I started actually writing, it seemed like some of the stories were gravitating towards a certain period, Ghomeshi said. I like the idea of it being contained in one year. Although he writes in concerts like the second annual police picnic at the CNE Grandstand in downtown Toronto in 1982 and his stint in a community band as important mile markers in his coming of age namedropping bands like Japan, Kajagoogoo, and Spandau Ballet along the way with his memoir, Ghomeshi is less focused on flexing the musical knowledge his Q fans are so used to him expelling in his Q interviews; 1982 is more con- Bowie and attempting to emulate cerned with the pauses between his fashion style at the age of 14 the beats. (his 14-year-old self even fawns primarily a meditation on the over Wendy, a girl he alternatively self, Ghomeshis memoir reads as refers to as Female Bowie), but an investigation into the quieter, less is said of Bowies music than introverted moments that are part his cultural significance. and parcel to the human exploraGhomeshi positions The Thin tion of individuality, contrasting White Duke himself as the anthe culture and technology of drogynous, raceless genius, today with that of the books and 14-year-old Ghomeshi imagnamesake to reveal important ines Bowie as an answer to the changes that have forever affect- homogeneity of culture, but ed the minutiae of daily life and how he writes his 1982 image of what it meant (and means) to be Bowie is as more of an eraser of an individual person. For instance, the significance of origin-based identifiers of the self. Still to this day, despite having interviewed everyone from Leonard Cohen to Oscar the Grouch, Ghomeshi hasnt interviewed Bowie. I dont know. Its this weird blockage I have. I should really work with my therapist on this. I have this thing where I just feel like, What am I gonna do after I interview Bowie? Ghomeshi explained on Sept. 15. Its like sleeping with your dream person. Cause if its good then nothings ever gonna live up to it, and if its not, then youre disillusioned forever. Ghomeshis treatment of Bowie in 1982 becomes very revealing of the way he carried himself in his early teen years. Ghomeshi points to how calling About a third of the way through up a crush in 1982 meant exposing 1982, Ghomeshi speaks of the reoneself to an arsenal of opportu- sentment he held for the public nities for embarrassment (there baggage that came with his Irawere no mobile phones back then nian heritage. and home phones had phone Somewhere in there I wanted to chords, so calling your crushs tell what it was like being a firstnumber meant you might get an- generation immigrant an Iranian other family member on the other immigrant and its sort of interend, and your possible rejection esting how thats sort of relevant could be heard by any number of again, said Ghomeshi at rozanski. people). With accounts of being labeled Ghomeshi doesnt spare words paki for the colour of his skin and for David Bowie, though. his father being accused of hunFrom the beginning of 1982, gering for squirrel meat when Ghomeshi speaks of idolizing asking for trapping equipment for

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cBc host takes readers back to 1982 in memoir

Somewhere in there I wanted to tell what it was like being a first-generation immigrant an Iranian immigrant Jian Ghomeshi

tom Beedham

jian Ghomeshi of cBcs Q discusses his new autobiographical book 1982 at an advance launch event in rozanski hall sept. 15.
use in removing squirrels from the of a quirky young lawyer and her familys attic at a Home Hardware adventures being very thin. store, 1982 illustrates some of the After an audience member asked racism Ghomeshi and his fami- about the candidness of the book ly endured following the Islamic in a question-and-answer period revolution of 1979. that followed readings from his I knew I was different, Gho- memoir, Ghomeshi admitted that, meshi writes. And I became quite Iranians in general are very private sure that was not okay. people very family oriented, priI come in peace by the way. You vate culture. dont have to cut off diplomatic He added a modest addendum to relations with me, Ghomeshi that statement: I am a public perquipped in front of the Guelph son at this point. people [already] audience. Too soon? know all kinds of things about me Ghomeshis sense of humour and my family. definitely makes its way into the Whether or not the book is a memoir as well. Among other success among readers, Ghomegems, there is a hilarious (and shis already enjoying the fruits lengthy) commentary on the so- of writing the book. cial implications of owning any of a There was actually this little variety of lawn sprinklers available moment of catharsis with my dad, in Thornhill in 1982, the tongue in or I dunno, discovery, where he cheek comment that Sting once sent me this really nice letter and dressed up as a teacher in a music said, I loved it. And Im sorry you video to remind people that he went through hard times. I didnt was once a teacher, and he de- know about that. That was realscribes Ally McBeal as the story ly nice. The book is dedicated to his parents. Filled with lists and personal insights, 1982 would be at home wedged between High Fidelity and The Perks of Being a Wallflower on a bookshelf, and it would still have its own story to tell; its an awesome demonstration of rock Kntslerroman, and as the books dust jacket says it best its definitely the first rock memoir from a persian-Canadian courtesy New Waver. In terms of accessibility, Ghostephen King meshi writes with the same audience-friendly vocabulary Stephen King was really cool because he was kind of like his that is ever-present in his interbooks. He was exactly like his views. The book reads so smoothly books; really easy to read and that you can synch up your readaccessible; really enjoyable; and ing time with the 1982 soundtrack a bit long sometimes. of your desire and still avoid distraction (assuming you dont start rocking out too hard).

Ghomeshis Picks - Top 3 Q interviews:

Leonard cohen [Interviewing Cohen] was almost a transformative experience. I spent four hours with him. Kind of like talking to Yoda. You can ask him about anything.

Bjrk Bjrk was an amazing interview for me becausejust trying to figure out what she was saying at times. I think shes a masterful artist and I think shes a genius, and I think shes from the future.

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passing the torch from Quebec to o

students. For instance, CLASSE, a coalition group of ASS, which is the Association for Student Solidarity Trade Union and includes over 40,000 members in student associations in Quebec, wrote a manifesto advocating for direct democracy that places the power of decision making into the hands of the people. The Quebec Spring has not only had an effect on students in the province; rather, groups of students in Ontario started mobilizing during the summer, and created several significant organizations that have similar goals to that of the Quebecois for the education system. The Ontario Students mobilization Coalition (OSmC) is one of the groups that became active in the province during this time period. Educating students is the current goal of the organizers. For anybody who is trying to work for the student movement, the most important thing to do right now is information dissemination, and getting rid of misconceptions about our tuition and about our post-secondary education, said Laura Dolan, organizer and cofounder of the group. OSmC is active mainly on the ryerson and George Brown campuses and hopes to become a presence at the University of Toronto and Brock University. At present, the group is working on packages and flyers to get students on campuses mobilized, and discussing student issues with faculty and administrations, as well as workers unions in order to analyze the support of the off-campus and campus community. Closer to home, a group of students in Guelph were inspired by the Quebec protests and victories, and created the Guelph Student mobilization Committee (GSmC), which is active on the U of G campus. The coordination of students has been the initial step that the committee has taken in its plan to bring reform to the university. Were trying to start a movement here in Ontario, and have a mobilization committee to get as many students involved as possible to decide where the committee goes, and what we do, said peter miller, one of the organizers of GSmC. The ideas of GSmC closely align with that of Quebec students involved in the protests. We believe that education should be accessible, it should be a right, and [it should be] fully public as well, and we advocate [these ideas] for colleges and universities in Ontario. We also are trying to mobilize people for education to be a social good, and a public good, miller added. Similarly to OSmC, educating students is a significant part of the GSmCs mobilization process. Students dont have all the facts regarding tuition fees, and a lot of our materials are [aimed] towards educating people on the situation of tuition fees all over the world, and countries that have free education, said Denise martins, a GSmC organizer. The group is also addressing recent attempts by the government to lower the debt burden on students and specifically, the 30 per cent rebate that was introduced at the beginning of the year. The committee is talking to students a lot about the 30 per cent tuition fee reduction that the mcGuinty government was supposed to pass in the last election, and the latest numbers that are coming out [state] that two out of nine received that 30 per cent reduction, said roisin Lyder, a GSmC organizer. Were saying, Thats not good enough and we need to do better as a society. Still, student protesting in Quebec has been met with criticism that

The Guelph Student Mobilization Committee is eager to activate Quebec goals

alicja grzadkowska
As classes resume at universities across Canada and people settle into their new fall routines, the effects of the events which took place in Quebec during the summer and the months preceding remain at the forefront of students minds. Since February, the student protests in Quebec have been the focus of news headlines as students in the province responded to the plans of the Liberal government to raise tuition fees by 75 per cent over the next five years. This increase indicated that fees would rise by $1,625, a change that did not sit well with university students. In April, montreal students took over the streets regularly with protests. It was reported that the protests were a daily occurrence during what was named by some media sources the Quebec Spring. At the end of August, when students in Quebec returned to school, the Universit de montral and the Universit du Qubec in montreal were the targets of continued protesting, though a majority of students had already voted to end their strikes. However, Quebec students achieved their goal, aided by the results of the election in early September as the parti Qubcois won a minority government in the elections, and party leader pauline marois canceled tuition fee increases. The struggle against rising tuition fees may be over for the moment, but organizations in Quebec have put forward plans for reform concerning other issues related to the improvement of society and the rights of

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tuition fees is evident and has resulted in the provincial government becoming the target of student demands for changes in fees. A recently leaked document from the Ontario ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities has not helped ease students worries about the plans of the government for their education, as it was revealed that more online classes, and three-year degrees with mandatory summer semesters are on the horizon for universities in Ontario. With the future of education in Ontario looking bleak, student mobilization has become a vital factor in the movement for reform. But Ontario is not Quebec, and student strikes are both illegal under the Corporations Act, and generally uncommon. Students in Quebec have been involved in protests in Quebec periodically over recent years; Ontario students have, by comparison, been quieter in their demands. I think theres a larger awareness in Quebec of a history of mobilization. There have been times when students in Ontario were mobilized, even here at the University of Guelph, but the history tends to disappear a little bit here, partly because its not province-wide, said Juanita Burnett, a committee member for GSmC. The effort of U of G students has certainly not been minimal. In the past year, the Central Students Association (CSA) had several campaigns and efforts aimed at addressing several issues present at the university. Last year, the CSA put together a lobby document that was particularly targeted at our Board of Governors discussing a number of different issues and tuition fees were included in that as well, said CSA external affairs commissioner Dominica mcpherson. Student engagement in this effort, and others, have fallen or grown depending on interest and the actions at the provincial level. The U of G administration promotes student involvement in the movement for lower fees. Summerlee stated, The provincial government in Ontario has announced that there will be a consultation process around fees, and the university is fully intending to participate in this process. I would encourage students to be engaged in this process too. According to the president though, demand for lower tuition fees has not been excessive, despite the work of the CSA and students. In the past year, the university has not received a demand for lower tuition. Last year, the CSA proposed that the administration and students work together to lobby the government for more money. We would be pleased to do that, stated Summerlee. The reactions that GSmC has received from students have indicated that there is significant interest to create a larger awareness of students appeal for lowered fees. When students see our committee, they are inspired and they really want to participate, and we have been seeing that in terms of numbers, in terms of people at Club Days approaching us and being really excited to participate, said martins. Staying positive will be important for students in the Ontario movement. In Dolans experience, people want instant rewards and begin to lose faith when they dont see immediate results. In the fight for lower tuition and education reform, instant gratification is difficult to achieve. Nonetheless, Dolan added, The truth is that since coming to mobilize in Ontario I have met some rock star activists and truly believe that with patient meetings, constructive general assemblies and direct democratic tactics we can empower students across Ontario to initiate a powerful movement.

also be applicable in Ontarios n of the movement. For ex, some say that lower tuition re associated with a mediocre tion. With more online classes ble to students, and cuts made gram departments in univeracross Ontario, there has been concern that there is a tradecurring in the struggle against sing fees. wever, the situation is not so and white. aling with the budget is a bal a balance between revenues xpenses and efforts to maintain nhance educational experifor students. Every 1 per cent tion in tuition, if there is no ensatory increase in governgrants, represents a loss of $1.25 million in base funding ranslates to a loss of 12 faculty bers or 25 to 30 staff, stated U resident Alastair Summerlee in an email correspondence. government has made it clear here will be no increase in fundif we do not have increases in n to cover inflation, more peoll be losing their jobs, and the y of the education experiences udents will suffer, Summerded. mC also addressed the issue of ssible trade-off. we look at the evolution of tufees, theres no correlation een higher tuition fees and a r quality of education because same time as tuition fees have rising, the number of faculty udents has been declining. So e funding per student in Onnd across Canada, said padraic en, another member of the orng team for GSmC. discrepancy between the nt of funding that the univerreceiving and the amount it to maintain jobs and consistent

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16 w w w.t h e on ta r ion . c om sports & HeaLtH womens hockey opens up their 2012 campaign
Gryphons lose a physical contest to Montreal Carabins in preseason opener
chris muller
The womens hockey team played the montreal Carabins in the first game of their preseason, losing by a score of 4-1. The out-of-conference matchup, played on Sept. 16 in Guelph, began with both teams trading penalties in the first period. One of our keys to success going into the game was to play a physical game, to make sure that players were aware where we were, and that we were going hard, said head coach rachel Flanagan. You have to get a feel for [the referees], in every womens game its a little different, and theres a lot of discretion on how they make their calls, said Flanagan. The first period ended with the two teams deadlocked in a scoreless tie. That would be short-lived, as montreal netted two in the second before taking the game out of reach in the third period. Guelph couldnt capitalize on early scoring chances, including a five-on-three powerplay that ended with only one shot on goal. It was a nice game for us to start off with and to see some tough competition, Flanagan said. Despite their first game loss, the team is poised to challenge elite womens hockey teams this year. Our expectation is to be in the top three for sure, and I think the number one spot is something were always striving for, said Flanagan.Weve been in the area for a while, but the number one spot has been a bit elusive, but weve got a very potent offense this year and a strong goaltending tandem that I think is going to be able to take us to the next level. Contributing to the offense will be Amanda parkins, a former WCHL standout who is returning to university.

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a Gryphon forward challenges the montreal goaltender on sept. 16 at the Gryphon centre.
Shes coming back to school, and that gives her an opportunity to play university hockey while she pursues some academic interests. Its excellent, were happy to have her, said Flanagan. The addition of a veteran offensive presence should help the strong Gryphon team pursue their goals of OUA and CIS championships. Theyll need to refocus this week as they prepare to take on Queens on Sept. 21 and mcGill on Sept. 22 in their pursuit of a first preseason win.

Homecoming for the nfL?

The National Football League is visiting Guelph on Sept. 22
been relatively successful, and demany people attend homecoming throwing competitions, scouting spite high ticket prices, the games games regardless of their interest in combine-style events, and even are well attended and garner in- football; with the new stadium, the an opportunity to do the famed tense media coverage. atmosphere alone may be enough Lambeau Leap for a chance to win The decision of the NFL to ex- to generate excitement in the stu- Green Bay packers tickets. The athchris muller tend its foray into Canada to the dent population. The NFL is surely letic centre will have video game universities is an interesting one. looking to reap the benefits of this consoles set up with copies of the recently, the National Football The number of Canadians playing newfound audience for their prod- newest madden video game where League has become involved in in the NFL is very small, and many uct, and will be conducting several students can compete to win prizes. promoting the American brand of of those players attended American events in the days leading up to Additionally, the Guelph intrafootball in the Canadian market- universities before being drafted homecoming and the big day itself. mural program is involved in a place. Despite the availability of a into the league. The NFLs decision The NFL on Campus tour will program with the NFL through a high quality and Canadian product to visit these Canadian campuses travel to a total of seven Canadi- flag football tournament that will in the CFL and CIS, the NFL contin- would, without a doubt, be influ- an universities and present an NFL be held leading up to the Homeues to be one of the most popular enced by the presence of the NFLs experience to Canadian fans. Laval, coming game. Each team received sporting leagues in Canada. target demographic of young men Windsor, Queens, Guelph, WestEvidence of this exists in the an- in their twenties, but the oppor- ern, mcmaster, and the University nual preseason and regular season tunity of creating new fans in a of montreal will all be visited durgames played by the Buffalo Bills of homecoming environment must ing the course of the September and the NFL in Toronto under the rog- also play into the decision-mak- October tour. ers Centre dome. The program has ing process. There will be kicking and a set of t-shirts of an NFL team and will compete for tickets to the next Buffalo Bills game to be played in Toronto. As part of their initiative to promote CIS football, the NFL will award the Guelph Gryphon football program with $4,000 to aid in the development of the program. Homecoming looks to be setting up as an exciting day on campus, and the NFL will be offering a unique experience to old fans and new as they celebrate the great sport of CIS football.

. . . f o ot bal l c on t d similar importance. Taylor palmers fourth quarter interception return for a touchdown put the exclamation point on a strong defensive effort by the Gryphons, holding Waterloo to only 373 total yards. Waterloo drops to 0-3 in the standings, while Guelph currently holds a respectable 2-1 record. Guelph has now shifted their focus to the homecoming matchup between the Gryphons and the University of Toronto Varsity Blues on Sept. 22 in Guelph. This promises to be full of excitement, as the televised broadcast will showcase the

renovated Alumni stadium for all the OUA to see. The Gryphons are on the cusp of an exciting time for the program. Having travelled to Oregon University in the off-season, the coaching staff is implementing some of the American programs procedures and culture in developing a more elite football program. part of that culture is the introduction of multiple uniform options for the team to pick from. Last years homecoming featured the Gryphons in an all black uniform for the first time in program history. They will continue that homecoming

tradition this year as the program is broadcast on the Score. The uniforms and new stadium are big draws to potential recruits considering Guelph as a destination for their university football careers. Guelph football is taking off right now. A lot of new recruits are coming in with the new field, the new weight room, and its awesome, said Farquharson. The Gryphons will look to capture that excitement as they take on the University of Toronto on Sept. 22 at 1:00 p.m. in what is sure to be a memorable first homecoming in the newly renovated stadium.

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Despite dropping two of three games this past week, the Gryphons still possess a 5-3 record with a weeks worth of winnable games ahead
andrew donovan
This past week in Gryphon baseball has been filled with peaks and valleys coming off an initial 3-0 start to the season. As of Sept. 16 the team has managed to maintain their third place position in the OUA while sporting an overall record of 5-3. During Guelphs first game of the week, Sept. 12 against Waterloo, the loss came down to a lack of support from the bats as the Gryphons only managed four hits through nine innings. The game was kept close by a quality pitching effort from junior Lucas Borges of Brooklin, ON. Borges was on the bump for seven innings allowing only two runs on six hits while fanning seven in the process. Guelph lost 3-1. On Sept. 15, the Gryphon bats came alive during a high intensity game that amassed an astounding eighteen hits which produced twelve runs en route to beating the Queens Golden Gaels 12-4. Gryphon veteran catcher Justin

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a Gryphon hitter looks to make good contact during this weeks action
Interisano of Guelph led the offense going yard for his second homerun of the season on top of driving in a total four runs on two hits to top off a hitting spectacle that featured a total of 10 Gryphons with at least one hit. Brook Coatsworth of Guelph pitched four innings, surrendering only one run off two hits to pick up his first win of the season. The game was relieved by freshman pitcher Stephen Fried of Brampton, who let up only one hit on the afternoon. The second game versus the Golden Gaels was a much closer affair that resulted in Queens scoring four runs in the top of the seventh before freshman closer, Jeff Snelgrove of Brampton came in and dominated the remaining batters for the Golden Gaels. The Gryphons edged out Queens and won by a score of 6-5. This game wasnt without controversy and further excitement though, as Queens Andrew Hastings caused the benches to clear after running Guelph catcher Kyle Westwater of milton. Fortunately, calmer heads prevailed and no brawling ensued. The Gryphons were going into Sundays tilts with OUA frontrunners Brock (7-1) with an outstanding 5-1 record. In the first of Sundays two games, Guelphs senior pitcher Brendan

Sorichetti of Whitby went the distance, pitching six innings. However, Guelph allowed five runs that game with Sorichetti only being responsible for two of those runs, as errors played a pivotal role in the loss. On the offensive side of the ball, Interisano added two more rBIs to his total (12) while senior marc mongillo of Toronto added three hits and a walk to up his average to .417 on the season. Guelphs second game saw another solid pitching performance from ryan Thompson of Caledon after going all six innings allowing only three runs on five hits. Despite this solid pitching effort the Brock Badgers scored the games winning runs in the bottom of the sixth inning dropping the Gryphons overall record to 5-3. This week, Guelph is on the road for five games beginning in Toronto to take on the Varsity Blues on Sept. 19 at 2:30 p.m. and will then travel to Waterloo for a doubleheader rematch versus the Warriors on Sept. 22 at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. before ending the week in Hamilton to play the mcmaster mauraders at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.. The Gryphons currently sit in third place in the OUA, behind favourites Brock Badgers (7-1) and the Western University of Canada mustangs (6-2).

womens lacrosse looks strong in season opener

Coming out of the weekend 1-1, the Gryphons are off to a strong start to their 2012 campaign
jeff sehl
After a very successful 2011 season that ended in an OUA silver medal, the Gryphons womens lacrosse team look to be carrying that momentum into the 2012 season, after starting 1-1 as they opened the year with two games on September 15th at the Western University of Canada. Leading the way for the Gryphons offensively were fourth year Amy Johnson of Ajax with six goals and one assist and third year captain Dana Skyvington of mississauga with 5 goals on the weekend. The team was also anchored by a strong performance in net. Our goalie, Linnaea Jasiuk had an amazing first game. She stopped virtually every shot she encountered and her clears were always on target which lead to us transitioning through the midfield with ease, said Skyvington. In their first game of the day the Gryphons took on the University of Toronto Varsity Blues, coming away with a decisive 15-2 victory. However, their second game of the day was not as successful as the Gryphons dropped a tight 9-7 decision to a very strong Laurier Golden Hawks team who in the past decade have established themselves as perennial contenders in the OUA womens lacrosse circuit with seven championships since 2000. But despite the tough loss, the weekend was a success and is important in establishing the teams identity, according to Skyvington. This weekend helped us to see both our strengths and weaknesses as a team, as well as individual players. The first few games of the season are always the toughest, so it was nice to come out of them with a .500 record, said Skyvington. However, regardless of their strong start to the season, the Gryphons will look to improve as the season progresses in order to achieve the goals theyve set for themselves. In order to improve for our upcoming games we must improve our stick skills, said Skyvington. The expectation we have set for ourselves as a team is to win OUA gold. Last season we were thrilled with a silver medal but we are striving to be even better this year, Skyvington said. The Gryphons have a big weekend ahead of them as they will continue their journey to the OUA championships in Kingston, with games on Sept. 22 against Toronto and UOIT, and a third game on Sept. 23 against Queens.

cross-country team leaves a strong first impression

Despite coming in second place overall on the weekend, the Gryphons are poised for what could be another championship season
chris muller
The Gryphon cross-country team travelled to Kingston on Sept. 15 as Queens hosted the first meet of the the same, with ross proudfoot and Kingston, but where the moneys reOUA season. The meet was large- Yves Sikuwabo finishing side by side ally on the table is Nov. 10 in London, ly focused on competition between with a time of 31:45. Despite seventh said Coach Dave Scott-Thomas. Everything else we do from now the teams from Guelph and Queens, and tenth place finishes from fellow with the Gryphons eventually losing Gryphons Kyle Grieve and Andrew until then is about getting on the line in both the mens and womens cat- Gordon, the Gaels would again take ready to rock [in November], said the overall victory. egories to the Gaels. Scott-Thomas. The womens loss comes despite The team is not discouraged by Scott-Thomas explained that Carise Thompson, Nadine Frost, and the loss; its seen as merely one step the measure of success for a meet Emily Driedger finishing in the top on the road to Nov. 10 and the CIS is unique to each athlete, and its four, but the Gaels depth shone Championships at the Western Uni- the obligation of the coaching staff through as they saturated the top versity of Canada. to push the athletes to their physiten finishers. Im wired to be competitive, so cal limits. Scott-Thomas claims his The men experienced more of I would have preferred to win in coaching experience has led him to see the bigger picture, and not just focus on the second place finish. I think when youre young and maybe less secure as a coach, youre more ego-centric and you view the day as the judgment of whether you were successful or not, said Scott-Thomas. The cross-country team knows that even with this early season setback, all eyes must remain focused on Nov. 10, where theyll look to repeat as champions on the national stage.

18 w w w.t h e on ta r ion . c om sports & HeaLtH gryphons lacrosse overpowers Laurentian and Laurier
Led by their powerful offense, the Gryphons are 3-1
chris muller
Lightnings not supposed to strike twice. Just dont tell that to the Gryphon lacrosse team. The Gryphons overpowered Laurentian on Sept. 16, and followed it with another blowout victory on Sept. 17 over Laurier. Scoring 17 points in both games, the Gryphons offense appears to be firing on all cylinders as they move deeper into The Gryphons past two games have a combined score of 34-9, despite resting several starters against both teams. The results speak to the strength of the young players on the roster as they get more in-game experience against weaker opposition. [The rookies] are doing pretty well. Theyve all seen playing time and theyre buying into the system, its been good to see, said Snider. The next Gryphon game will see the team host the 0-3 mcmaster marauders on Sept. 20 in the Gryphon Soccer Complex. Despite having lost all three games this year, mcmaster is never a team to be taken lightly. You cant think about their record and who they lost to, and you definitely cant think youre going to be handed a victory just for showing up. You have to treat them like any other team and stay focused throughout the week, said Snider. The sentiment is shared by teammate Connor Deuchars, a fourth year midfielder. I think the key to maintaining momentum is to stay focused and practice as hard as possible; the competition over the weekend was a little weak, so its easy for us to become overconfident, said Deuchars. In the midst of their recent success, it would be easy to forget the injury to captain Eric Hubert thats kept him out of recent games. I think our recent success has stemmed from the group of guys

We are a team that expects to compete for a championship every year. Connor Deuchars
the season. Fourth year goaltender Jeremy Snider is excited about the teams play so far, but looks to keep it in perspective. You almost need to step away from those two games, forget about them, and look to the next game and stay focused, Snider said.

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mike Burke of the lacrosse team works past a laurentian defender en route to Guelphs 17-2 victory.
who have stepped up to fill holes in the lineup. Jordan Costa and Taylor Brown, for example, took their turns filling in on attack for our injured captain Eric Hubert and they both put up several points for the team and did a great job, said Deuchars. With tougher games against Brock and Western on the horizon, it will be imperative that the team works out some minor issues before facing the other perennial contenders of the Ontario university lacrosse circuit. The Gryphons will look to translate their recent offensive firepower into a strong playoff run, looking to improve on last years disappointing semifinal exit. We are a team that expects to compete for a championship every year, said Deuchars. If the last few games are any indication, the Gryphons could be in for a very exciting playoff run.

gryphons in Historycheering Beauties

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published in The Ontarion on Nov. 12, 1965. Clearly, if the football players are female, then the cheerleaders must be male. Or so it was in 1965 when the women of the macdonald Institute (the macdonald Institute amalgamated with the OAC and OVC to form the University of Guelph in 1964) held their annual football game against the ladies at Bursar College. Judging by the two inch by two inch black and white photos accompanying this article, the game was held on Johnston Green rather than the football field, a tradition that may be repeated this homecoming due to the record low student ticket availability and the creation of a Facebook event known as The First Annual Johnston Tailgate. Though the game was led by mac captain June Kingson, the real stars were its skirt (skort?) and knit V-neck sweater clad cheerleaders. According to the article, the boys made up in noise what they lacked in beauty, (read, breasts). Lets go girls! And boys.

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This group of dedicated Gryphon fans received their Gryphon Fan of the Game tickets while cheering for the Guelph mens lacrosse team on sept. 15. The group spent most of the game cheering for a player on the bench, diehard fans at their best!

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post-summer slump
How to stay fit in the autumn and winter months
sedentary lifestyle may be just as dangerous for your health as smoking. Data collected from 33 countries concluded that couch potato syndrome, as they call it, contributes sina woerthle to 6 per cent of all coronary heart disease cases, as well as significant Summer is coming to a close and contributions to the per cent of type 2 the Autumnal Equinox is just a few diabetes and numerous cancers. The sweet days away. Long, warm nights World Health Organization states that meant, for many, outdoor activities cardiovascular disease is the number such as breezy bike rides and refresh- one cause of death throughout the ing swims. Lighter eating, beautiful world much of which can be traced weather, as well as fresh fruits and back to obesity, physical activity and vegetables being readily available diet. These numbers are concerning, make summertime an optimal sea- as many of the main causes of carson for being health conscious. As diovascular disease are preventable. the leaves turn and school starts up results were further confirmed as reagain, we tend to fall back into our ported by CNN, when it was said that usual routines. Less time is spent out- public health officials are treating the doors as the weather cools and rains, alarming numbers as a pandemic. As and our fitness levels slowly decrease. university students, we find ourmid-terms roll around and suddenly, selves swamped with online quizzes, the gym seems just a few steps too far labs, and submissions of last-minute and junk food becomes a comforting assignments. While these numbers companion for those late night study often seem broad and inapplicable sessions. While it may seem all too fa- to our daily lives, these are very real miliar and comfortable, a decrease in and very serious statistics. A risk as physical activity during the fall and dangerous as smoking that can be winter months may have more se- prevented with easy lifestyle changrious health effects than we wish to es should be a goal everyone strives realize. to achieve. recent studies conducted at A sedentary lifestyle is perhaps Harvard University suggest that a our greatest challenge in modern society .The benefits to exercise are many: increased sleep efficiency, protection against chronic disease, maintenance of a healthy body weight, stress resilience, improved cognitive function, and improved self image, said Genevieve Newton, D.C., phD, Assistant professor from the Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Guelph. The public Health Agency of Canada recommends two and a half hours of physical activity per week for Canadians to feel the benefits of an active lifestyle. However, Newton is wary of these recommendations. Instead, Newton encourages students to get moving more often. The recommendations for children ages 5-18 most commonly are that they get 60 minutes of exercise per day, which I think is a better target for University students than two and a half hours per week. my personal feeling is that 60 minutes [per day] is a better target, said Newton. Busy schedules make it difficult for some students to achieve that recommended amount of physical activity, but simple changes can make all the difference. Taking the stairs in order to get to that class located on the fourth floor will give you a quick burst of physical activity. Walking

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dont let the fall and winter months stop you from exercising, these helpful tips can keep you in shape throughout the winter months.
to the mall or to a friends house can also assist in reaching your fitness goal. Divide your recommended 60 minutes of activity into shorter durations if you feel intimated by the hour long workout. As long as your body is moving and your heart rate is increasing, feel confident that your health is being bettered as well. Dont let your fitness level depend on the weather outside; stay motivated by exercising with a friend and blasting that pump-up playlist on your ipod. When mid-terms roll around, your stress levels will decrease as you get moving and your endorphins will reward you - thats something get happy about!

debunking minimum exercise requirements

Examining the effectiveness of minimum levels of exercise helps to promote healthier exercise habits
laura castellani
It is a rite of passage as a university student to brave the commotion of campus while running behind schedule. Whether its racing to write an exam, submitting an assignment, or securing a Tuesday night trivia table at the Taps; students trudge heedlessly beyond the bricks of Winegard way, push past vanessa tiGnanelli the crowds crammed around the cannon, and jolt across Johnston The day-to-day hustle of campus life can contribute to meeting the recommended daily exercise Green until finally - a destina- requirements. tion is reached. While the frantic run through According to CSEp, a society of re- members of this population. In- who appreciate the ability of slight campus is an experience capable searchers and health professionals dependent of changes in heart rate, tweaks in exercise intensity and of frazzling even the most organ- working to understand and pro- caloric expenditure and various duration to mediate the influence ized individuals, changes in the mote exercise, Canadians should other hallmarks of exercise inten- exercise will carry. amount of daily exercise recom- undertake 150 minutes of moder- sity the program is maintained as They advocate that the basic mended to Canadians could offer ate to vigorous aerobic exercise a a simple answer to the questions nature of these exercise recomnew insight towards the potential week to maintain good health. This of the average Canadian interested mendations must be reiterated to health benefits of the daily hustle translates to 30 minutes of exer- in staying active. While no single the Canadian public. Given that about campus. cise five days a week, which they mode of exercise is identified the the mode and intensity of the exrecently, Health Canada ad- suggest can be effectively broken guidelines suggest activities such ercise intervention is a decision as walking, jogging and biking. justed the amount of exercise into 3 ten minute bouts. left to the individual it is possible they feel Canadians should be The recommended daily exerOf course, the blanket state- that the weekly workout will not performing weekly to reflect the cise requirements are designed ment of 150-minutes of weekly exert enough stress on the body guidelines of the Canadian Soci- to target Canadians aged 18 to 64 walking is a point of frustration to elicit the potential health beneety of Exercise physiology (CSEp). and provide simple guidance for among several health researchers fits. As such, Canadians may be misled into believing they have performed activities which will limit their predisposition towards the development of diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, when in fact protection via exercise effects is limited. Still, the aim to enable exercise habits among a diverse collection of Canadians, each with a unique repertoire of athletic abilities, health concerns and access to resources is well suited by bold, all encompassing statements. Applying stipulations to exercise recommendations can leave individuals feeling confined to seemingly unattainable exercise goals. Instead, with increased proficiency and enjoyment exercisers may seek further resources and guidance to amplify their exercise experience and the associated health benefits. And while the intensity could fall below the threshold necessary to drive changes in metabolic health and limit disease risk, even slight exercise is favourable to sedentary choices. And so, it seems as though the opportunity for students to benefit from brisk walks through campus may accompany only the most dishevelled of days. In the constant cross campus trips to retrieve forgotten items and quick paced laps between lecture halls, take comfort in knowing that 30 minutes of daily exercise is in your favour.

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shwetha chandrashekhar
With my teenage years officially long gone, leaving high school to become just another waning memory, Im at a crossroads of wrapping up whats left of this life-altering journey of undergraduate studies. Theres no question that this has been a great adventure I will remember my entire life. Four years of freedom, self-discovery, and evolution investing in a daily planner might university has definitely lived up be the smartest decision in your to its name. And dont forget the university career. pretty selflate nights which turn into early explanatory; spending just five mornings, staying up until dawn minutes each morning before talking with friends and packing your day starts, to write down all and unpacking belongings up to your meetings, classes and tasks four times a year. Emerging alive for the day will allow you to easamidst the chaos of midterms and ily visualize what your day will finals, discovering creative ways to look like and to master the art of save money and time, and learn- time-management. ing how to master multiple choice exams university has undeniably what you do outside of the classtaught me a lot of valuable life skills. room will enrich you infinitely. Although, embarking upon this Become a club president, a resexperience, it would have been idence Advisor, or a Teachers incredibly assuring to have the wis- Assistant. Its not nearly as timedom that everything would turn out consuming as you would imagine, okay, because there are more paths and it allows you to stand out to success than colours in the vis- from the crowd and do something ible spectrum and that these four different. years would be the platform for the rest of my life. So, in that spirit, if professors are actually human. A I could write a letter to my young- close relationship with your proer, nave and more obstinate self, fessors allows you to become a before I leaped head-first into the standout student, as they are gatelong awaited journey of University, keepers to student success. Dont it would reflect the following: allow their classroom persona to intimidate you; after all they were failures are always a blessing in once in your shoes. disguise. Looking back at many of your failures, you will discover that You are a personified brand. Tothey are portals of self-discovery. wards the end of your university A failure is nothing more than an career, you will have heard it more opportunity to soon welcome suc- than a couple dozen times, your cess every personal breakthrough name is a brand itself. How you is usually preceded by a personal portray yourself to the public, breakdown. whether through social media or every little step counts to make a big difference. Its all about perspective The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Dont allow yourself to get overwhelmed with all your simultaneous responsibilities; take life one day at a time, and soon you will have created a masterpiece of accomplishment. just the way you carry yourself, solidifies who you are to potential employers, peers and networks. time does heal everything. You may have just broken up with your high-school sweetheart, have an early on-set of a midlife crisis, and potentially witness a drastic change in your family dynamic, but time will allow you to become stronger and wiser and face adversity with your head held high. Your roommates dont have to be your best friends. Living with your close friends is dangerous territory. Someone with similar study habits is a safer bet; after all living separately might just save your friendship. the people you invest in firstyear will most likely be in your life for a long time to come. Its not surprising to find yourself in grad portraits with people you met during O-Week. So choose wisely, you might just be stuck on a four-year-long ride. You can get so much done before 9 a.m. Find your magical number of required sleep hours to function and stay consistent dont oversleep or under-sleep. You will be surprised to learn that you can be extremely productive and feel greatly accomplished before 9 a.m. rise with the sun. do schoolwork every day and declare war on procrastination. You will have great streaks, where youre extremely efficient for days, and then alarmingly reach a slump of not cracking a book for over a week. Youll end up feeling completely deflated and unmotivated. prevent this from happening by practicing your game of studying every day. make schoolwork a daily ritual and you are well on your way to success. dress for success. Its really quite simple: you look good, you feel good, you attract greatness. As tempted as you may be to slip into your comfy sweats, dressing nicely allows you to feel ready to maximize the day.

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reading outside of your coursework is a crucial habit and will forever reward you. Who can really think of reading, on top of all the required readings and assignments, right? Wrong! reading anything from non-fiction, to self-help, to fiction is like an escape from the chaos of student life. Not only will you expand your horizons and improve your literary skills, but reading a book a month, will make you a well rounded personality. it is never too late for anything. A victory lap may be just what you need to actually make something great and unforgettable out of your university experience. Four or five years to launch yourself into a future of success, and whos counting really? You can do anything; impossible is actually just a word. After your first semester of assignments, quizzes, midterms and finals flying at you, alongside your social life, and actually surviving it, you will discover you have superhuman powers. You can achieve anything you set your mind to, so trust your inner voice and have the courage to become who you truly want to be.

changing majors does not mean Your parents might actually be right you have failed. The majority of sometimes. Your parents will end students will change their major up feeling more like your friend and at least once and some start off close confidantes, and their advice as Undeclared. Just because you may actually make sense. Take it, Your journey will lead you to a destination perfect for you have the courage to pursue some- its usually gold. so dont over think your every thing new, doesnt mean you failed at your first choice. capitalize on your summers. Al- move. You may switch your major, though enticing to treat the change your passions and be told You will get older and wiser, and summer break more like a vacation countless times that you will most your priorities will outgrow beer away from real life, do everything likely not make it out alive in the pong eventually. Four years you can to exploit this valuable real world, but just know that will pass before you know it, and time. Volunteer abroad or locally, every step of your personal jouryou will barely recognize who work somewhere out-of-the-box, ney will take you somewhere new; you were entering campus during start a summer business or take up somewhere that you can offer frosh week. You will actually start your passion- whether that may your gift to the world and acdoing your readings, and engage be dance, writing or learning a quire success on your own terms whatever that may be. in non-alcoholic activities. language.

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The time to start planning for your career is now!

wayne greenway
Nearly everyone would agree that making a wise career choice is an important life decision. It has to rank as highly as decisions about marriage, children and retirement. It also affects the wisdom in your course selection and the return on your financial investment in that selection. Your career selection will affect your lifestyle but most of all it will affect your future happiness. Yet according to the 2011 Undergraduate University Student Survey, many students have not begun their career job search. The survey assessed 25 universities and over 8,500 students. results indicated that more than four in 10 [students] do not have a resum or CV or have not talked to professors about their career. In addition, six in 10 have not attended an employment fair and seven in 10 have not met with a career counsellor. These results are also surprising given the current level of unemployment. perhaps its the work load, procrastination, or fear that prevents people from planning their career. The process does not have to be as scary as it may seem at first. The key is taking the time to reflect on the combination of your passion(s) and your strengths. If you think back to the times in your life where explore. Your next step is to get to know you have felt a genuine sense of both accomplishment and happi- some people doing this kind of ness, you will discover patterns in work by doing informationwhy these times stand out in your al interviews. maybe you have a mind. These patterns can be ex- past job supervisor, family member plored to unlock the kind of career or a friend in the field to get you in which you will excel and likely started. Usually, it takes finding enjoy. If you are having trouble people on the web who are doing getting started, be sure to see a the jobs that interest you. In this career development professional. situation, gather as much inforOnce you have a general target mation as possible about them and selected, it is wise to think about their business, and then put them where you hope to live, your core on a list of people to email. values, and the kind of work enInformational interviews need vironment where you are most to be conducted in a professionlikely to be successful. Knowing al manner, however with a little your chosen area will enable you planning, they are not difficult. to maximize the value of career The ideal situation is to get face-tofairs by targeting certain exhib- face interviews with the targeted itors. At the career fair, you can contacts, but that may not be pracintroduce yourself and find out tical. prior to emailing the contact, more details about their firm while you will need to create some well also making a good impression on thought out questions to ask the their representatives. With some person . Once this is completed, ingenuity, you can search the web you could send a carefully tailored for more specific occupations that short message. It would introduce fit for you. yourself and describe your interest It is also a good idea to do some in pursuing a career in their field. labour market research. Just You can add a line that tells them recently, Canadian Business pub- any practical experience and rellished the Canadas Best Jobs 2012. evant courses you have completed This site and other labour market that have led to this interest. Then sites can help you narrow in on a you could say that you would like few good choices. This research to learn how you could get started will save you from targeting an in their field when you complete area with little to no growth and your education. Ask if you could it may even give you new ideas to have ten minutes of their time and dont forget to add that you will contact their office within the week, to see if you can set up an appointment for a quick meeting. Your goal in the interview is twofold. Firstly, you want to find out as much as you can about the field, areas of growth and innovation, how they entered their field and their advice to you in starting out. Be sure to ask them if they could refer you to more people to interview. You can also ask if they could suggest future summer work to help you gain the right experience. Your second mission is to impress them with your questions and the way you present yourself, so that when opportunities come up they will remember you. Following up with all of the suggested contacts will give you an excellent understanding of the field. It will give you an edge in any future interview and get you known in the area for summer or career jobs. These kinds of interviews are helpful even if you discover that this is not the kind of work you would like to do. Informational interviews can act like a compass in helping you to figure out your career direction. It can also help you gain valuable information about how to steer your studies and your practical experience. Dont delay. An early start will pay huge dividends!

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This week in History...

Battle of antietam creek; The most stupendous struggle of modern times The article that appeared below this headline artfully described the events that took place during the battle, which was one of the first significant Union-soil battles of the American Civil War. The author stated that, the sun rose in a cloudless sky [that morning], and all nature seemed to smile as if the world were filled with the elect of God, and concluded, confidently, that the rebels will have either to fight or run. possibly they may not find either expedient to their liking, demonstrating strong feelings of patriotism that thrive in Americans today. (NYT Sept. 17, 1862) The president dead; The end comes suddenly and without warning Long before Andrew Garfield captured the hearts of teenage girls everywhere, the 20th president of the United States, James A. Garfield, ended his term in a rather solemn way. After eleven weeks of suffering as a result of two gun shot wounds received on July 2, Garfield passed away in Elberon, New Jersey, despite the help of his doctor, who was aptly named Dr. Bliss. In the fashion of decorative reporting, which seemed to be the style in the late 1800s, the reporter described the scene around the deceased presidents bed tragically, with mollie, Garfields daughter, throwing herself upon her fathers shoulder on the other side of the bed and [sobbing] as if her heart would break. The reporter added, perhaps unnecessarily, Everybody was weeping slightly. (NYT Sept. 19, 1881) 31 are Killed and 200 injured in explosion; High power Bomb wrecks wall street offices Before the Western world fell into a panic about its safety in the face of terrorism and shootings, Wall Street became the target of a time bomb in mid-September more than 90 years ago. The terrorists in this case were assumed to be radical fiends who were showing their disdain for organized society in America, according to Federal, State and city investigators. As expected, many of the dead were mangled beyond recognition, and New York was shaken, both at the deaths of innocent pedestrians, as well as at the attack on the heart of the countrys banking interests. At this point in time, how the explosives arrived at the area of detonation was still a mystery, though the crime was later blamed on a group of anarchists called the Galleanists. (The Globe Sept. 17, 1920) Compiled by Alicja Grzadkowska

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friends first
carleigh cathcart
Disclaimer: This article is based on the dynamics of monogamous, heterosexual relationships. As a heterosexual person, the author is aware of the many different forms of reTheres a similar statement used between girls; in more publishable terms, it would be girl friends before boyfriends. Sexual implications aside, there is, I believe, some good sense behind these socalled guidelines. In short, real friends are there for good. True friendship existed before whatever romance may develop, and lets face it will still be there if or when that romance crashes and burns. This is not to say that every relationship is doomed to fail (although we are seeing rather dismal divorce rates, but thats another subject entirely). It simply acknowledges the reality of friend/ lover dynamics. Im still in beginner genetics classes, but Im pretty sure I was born with some rare Z chromosome that designates eternal singledom. What this often equates to is being a third (or fifth, or seventh...) wheel in uncomfortable situations. Now, dont get me wrong: I have nothing but happiness for my friends when they meet their special someone. However, when them meeting that person immediately activates my other rare gene of invisibility, that happiness can quickly morph into an Incredible Hulkish exasperation. Although I may seem bitter, I can honestly say this frustration is not borne of jealousy. It

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remains the product of hurt. life, it may be good to think metaphor, Jersey Shore can be Cmon girls - we arent twelve of it as you would food. True considered an Epic Mealtime anymore! regardless of how health requires a balanced diet concoction of artery-clogcute/sexy/hot/funny/sweet - everything in moderation. If ging bacon and brain-melting that guy may (or may not) be, Boyfriend is a chocolate bar grease.] you have to keep your priorities (fun and exciting), then family Guys are great. Of course they in check. That guy did not sit is bread (basic, but fundamen- are especially when theyre with you for 2 hours when that tal and ever-important, giving still a relatively new part of our jerk Jake danced with Heath- you the energy and support lives. After all, we are young. er instead of you at prom. He to keep afloat in life). Final- But being young often also didnt attend Fidos funeral ly, friends are the fruits and means being naive. Ignorance or defend you when you were veggies: sometimes sour, usu- is only bliss when we arent getting picked on. Hes never ally sweet, and always good for aware we have it. Once dark stayed up all night whisper- you to have. Eating too many reality sets in, we are left to ing secrets, baring his soul, and chocolate bars is enjoyable find a way to restore the light. stuffing his face with the Chee- at first, but in the long term Your friends are not tempotos that were supposed to be for you may feel heavier, and the rary stand-ins until something your little brother. But some- healthy fresh food left to rot better comes along. one else has. Your friends. Your cannot be restored to the way it If you have to remove friends girl friends. was before. A ridiculous anal- from your life to make room for When it comes to handling ogy, maybe, but in my mind, a guy, then you should probyour limited time with the it works. ably consider that he is taking many important people in your [Note: In the spirit of this up too much space.

True friendship existed before whatever romance may develop, and lets face it will still be there if or when that romance crashes and burns.
lationships and orientations of people involved. In no way is this article meant to exclude or avoid these various partnerships; it is simply written from a personal viewpoint. No offense is intended. Bros before hoes. A common, if not degrading, rule often expressed among males when one seemingly ditches their friends for a love interest.

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inordinate ordnance
Club days haze
chris carr
Its hard to give a shit these days, says Lou reed in Romeo and Juliette from his New York album. I find these words useful when thinking about the trouble befitting not only students, but the general population. It is hard to prioritize our care. There are certain things that I should care about and others things I do care about, but seldom do these things coincide. As an example, look at the amount of money spent on Apple computers, designer clothing and entertainment. If we see our investments as votes for certain causes mac purchases as votes for Apple to succeed, for instance our priorities and ethics become much more vivid and sinister in the scheme of things. peter Singer, famous philosopher and ethicist, wrote about the general populations proclivity toward product, even when people know their money could go toward feeding starving children and medicine for the sick. Even though we all have the capacity to understand this idea, we still lined up when the H&m opened at Stone road mall this summer. This is the string that kills the sweater. But this isnt a wag of the finger; rather its a shrug, a l o n g w i t h t h o s e a l r e a dy shrugging at this inoperable dilemma. With all the things that are deemed as needing help, any money spent on ourselves quickly becomes selfish as the same money could be used to help those in need. Where is the line though? Do I stop giving the shirt from by back when its the last one I own? So, I say its hard to care because of the massive amount of strife that needs caring for. Its easy to turn to apathy to fo r m a p s e u d o - p e r s o n a l i ty from which the world will between 31 flavours of xanax. Im just saying its hard to pick only one thing to take issue with. Each problem shared with me during Club Days was valid and warranted the help, however as poor students, what can we do? To me, each cardboard stand, fridge magnet and glowing representative was a stain of hope, on an otherwise untarnished pile of garbage. It showed that rebellious and illuminating students are around and they are trained on change. I talked to the Atheos Group, the U of Gs residents Athiest representation. They were affable and happy to talk, they were even giving out free hugs and cotton candy during orientation week. I spoke with both the U of G Catholic and Christian societies to see what they had going on. Both were eager to speak with me about their plans for the semester. I made friends with the Off Campus Students reps and Dumbledores Army. Fascinatingly, each one was more passionate about their cause than the next. This shows our most valuable commodity as students: our time. Anyone with more than a single course can tell you that time management is the most important skill that first years will learn in these coming weeks. This makes our time as students valuable and worth sharing. Too many students will do nothing to help their fellow

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Do I stop giving the shirt from by back when its the last one I own?
ask nothing of us. Something is always the harder alternative to nothing. I understand, my brothers and sisters, so say we all. This sunk in for me last week while standing in front of The Cannon booth at this years Club Days fair. There were so many activist, political and caring groups, each with their own version of why their congregation of like-minders was the most important. Its like going to the worlds weirdest Baskin robins and picking

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street artist and political activist Banksy makes a bold statement about prioritizing the donation of time, caring and passion versus ones money. as students we may be broke in our wallets, but our opportunity to impose change makes us powerful.
humans this year (even one who does nothing is too many) and thats upsetting. But, for those who can even spend a single hour of their week making lives better, thats worth the weight of Lou reed in gold. So, get out there. Do something.

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the evil corporations dirty money. But that wasnt what happened. Eventually, these anti-corporationists got the bill for their tuition. The outrage that ensued when they realized tuition rates were rising was, and is, quite interesting. It almost immediately became the provincial governments fault that tuition was on the rise, and despite the rise in the cost of tuition, attendance at universities continued to grow. With the ever-increasing numbers of university students, universities have had to find ways to grow without the major financial aid of multinational corporations. The way this is accomplished is by exploring the two other avenues of a universitys incoming revenue: the government and the students themselves. Even a little bit of research can reveal that the government doesnt have any money to hand out to universities. In Ontario, the government already provides free health care, disability insurance, and old age pension not to mention the employment insurance that keeps many families of seasonal workers afloat, so where is this government money going to come from, exactly? So when the bill ended up on students laps, everybody got upset. Sure, paying more money for a product that is flooding the marketplace seems economically backwards, but such is the state of our affairs. Look to Quebec to see what their early stages of tuition hikes would have looked like. The protesters and rioters in Quebec were set against an initial $325.00 annual increase in tuition fees. Sandy White, a Laval law student who wrote an opinion piece for the Globe and mail on Sept. 6, points out that the increase would amount to an additional $6.25 a week per student. White points out that at the bars where protestors would celebrate a successful day of protesting, nearly all would purchase beverages totaling much more than that amount. Its odd that this increased tuition is seen as an affront to personal freedom, as other oncampus publications would have you believe; yet I fail to see how in the case of Quebec students, an annual increase of $325.00 is seen as an outrageous addition to tuition. So before you go and slap a red square on your chest, you might want to consider a multi-faceted approach to interpreting these recent events. The next few decades will see dramatic changes to how the world views capitalism and its place in the welfare state, so its fitting that the issue of tuition has come to the fore in terms of issues relating to students. As university students, we need to tread very carefully through these waters and recognize that our capacity to affect the future direction of the university economy is astounding. However, with that authority comes a great obligation to work towards a future in which we have attainable and sustainable systems of education within the larger framework of a functioning economy. While students wont be thrilled with footing the ever-increasing bill for their education, the onus must remain on the individual student to fund his/her education since the non-student taxpayer has little interest in paying more for a service they may never experience the potential benefits from. The issue of tuition fees will be an issue facing university students for the foreseeable future, yet it is not this issues resolution that will be significant, but rather how we arrive at a resolution that will determine the sort of society and economy this generation desires moving forward.

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Tuition fees are a problem a big problem. Youve likely had a presentation in one of your classes so far this year thats been put on by the Guelph Student mobilization Committee, and you may have even been wowed by their clever presentation of statistics and quotes from politicians. It is, however, only one point of access into the current tuition fiasco university students find themselves in, and I would urge you to explore this issue more fully before donning a red square on your shirt. The building you sit in, the professors that are speaking, and educational resources you rely on all come at a cost, and as you might imagine, that cost is not free. This money has to be generated from somewhere. prior to the recession, much of this money was pumped into universities from large, multinational companies that were largely interested in research that could advance the state of human knowledge whilst simultaneously improving or developing products. It wasnt (and still is not) a perfect system, but the flow of money existed and tuition was kept relatively reasonable and stable for a period of time. When the recession hit in earnest, it affected not only John Smith and his 2.2 kids, it affected these big bad multinationals as well. When a company begins to lose money (a company that intends to stay afloat and not rely on a bailout, that is), the first thing it needs to do is start cutting expenses. To some degree, those cuts came at the cost of university funding from the private sector. Those anti-corporationists among us should have rejoiced, finally free from

As university students, we need to tread very carefully through these waters and recognize that our capacity to affect the future direction of the university economy is astounding.
Historically, Quebec students have been successful at mounting strikes and working in cooperation with the provincial government to achieve mediated goals. Some results from past movements include the creation of the CGEp , the formation of student unions, and periodical freezes to tuition. many of these changes are tied to the parti Quebecois terms in office and the resulting French-Canadian nationalism ideologically ingrained in the political party.

Letters
Dear Editor, Im sorry to read in ms. Kerrigans open letter to Karen Farbridge that she finds the pro-life advertisements displayed on some city buses a form of harassment. These advertisements represent one side to the debate on a controversial and sensitive issue. Freedom of opinion and freedom of speech are core values of our free Canadian society. It is because of these values that we can engage in discussions like this one in the first place. However, these freedoms should not come at the cost of the dignity of others. The bus advertisements are intended to make people think, not to shame or harass those who have had abortions. The organization sponsoring these advertisements has a twofold purpose: first, to raise awareness and to protect the rights of the unborn. Second, to support pregnant women and those who are struggling with the consequences of an abortion. It is tough to struggle with a previous abortion. Abortion hurts women, and the organization that sponsored these advertisements knows this. rather than intending to harass, they want to help women who are looking for healing. Sincerely, Maria de Visser semester. Usually there are a small number of incidences like these but ANY expression of hatred is unacceptable. The University of Guelph takes all acts of hate very seriously and refers all incidents to the City of Guelph police, posts them on the Campus Community police website and in buildings, and summarizes the overall activity in its annual report. This information can be found on the Campus Community police website at: http:// www.uoguelph.ca/police/. Campus Community police investigate all incidents aggressively and actively encourage individuals to come forward with information. Throughout the year we engage in a number of educational campaigns that focus on mutual respect - such as the Stop Hate Campaign last year. In addition, if the graffiti is found in a residence, the community will respond quickly by holding residence meetings to discuss the impact of such hateful messages. The University of Guelph is a community committed to civility and mutual respect and, as such, will not tolerate such hurtful actions. We ask anyone with information about this incident to please come forward and call Campus Community police at Ext. 52245 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. This is a community that respects the rights of all its members. I encourage you to join me in working to ensure that the University core beliefs and ideals prevail over closed minded acts of intolerance. Alastair Summerlee, President and Vice-Chancellor

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I am deeply saddened to report to our community that over the weekend an incident of hate graffiti was found in one of our student residences. Unfortunately, this is an occurrence that happens every year especially at the beginning of the

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Thursday september 13 GUELpH FIELD NATUrALISTS. Indoor meeting 7:30pm at the Arboretum Centre. All welcome. Topic: Whats Up With the Weather? David phillips discusses Global Warming. Guelph Community Wellbeing Initiative invite residents to shape Guelphs future. Join the conversation on what matters in life, and how to work together to improve the wellbeing of individuals, neighbourhoods and the Guelph community. Find out the date and location of your wards conversation by visiting guelphwellbeing. ca friday september 14 The Downtown Guelph Business Association (DGBA) annual Noon Hour Concert Series final concert of the season featuring Ian reid. St. Georges Square. Visit downtownguelph.com for complete details and performer biographies. saturday september 15 Shred-it and Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington invite community members to bring all unwanted personal documents for shredding by Shred-it mobile trucks between 10am-1pm at Stone road mall parking lot (near Sears). Donation of $5 per bankers box proceeds to Crime Stoppers program. Information: www. shredit.com or www.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com pINOT for the pEOpLE -14 Ontario Winemakers are gathering in Guelph to raise money for the Guelph United Way. meet with local Ontario pinot Noir wine makers and winery owners. 11:30am - 3:30pm at LCBO, 615 Scottsdale Dr. $10 admission provides four tasting tickets. (519) 823-5080. In Conversation with Jian Ghomeshi, 4pm , rozanski Hall. The Eden mills Writers Festival, the College of Arts and the College of Biological Science present an advance launch of Jian Ghomeshis book 1982. Tickets at door, The Bookshelf or online at Ticketpro.ca: $10/general, $5/student. www.uoguelph. ca/arts/emwf-2012 sunday september 16 Guelph Terry Fox run starting at Silver Creek park (corner of Wellington and Edinburgh). 8am - 12pm. Anyone from the Guelph community is welcome. http://www.facebook.com/ TheTerryFoxFoundation Guelph Hiking Trail Club hike the SpEED rIVEr TrAILS 9 km/2.5 hr., Level 2 Speed moderate. meet at the Humane Society parking lot audition, or more info about requirements, please visit: www. guelphyouththeatre.com Thursday september 20 Women and Trans Night: Empowerment, Bicycle repair knowledge and FUN. The CSA Bike Centre, 620 Gordon St. Thursday eves until December 6. Information: bikevol@uoguelph.ca, csabike@ uoguelph.ca mad Students Society is a peer support and advocacy group of/ for students who have personal experiences with psychiatric systems, madness, mental illness. Join our email discussion listserv or attend a peer support meeting in Hamilton. www.madstudentsociety.com. saturday september 22 In Support of Canadian Volunteer Fire Services The Tribute Show featuring the Legends of rock & roll and Country music. Amazing live recreations of over 15 musical superstars. 8pm at War memorial Hall. Tickets: $30 available at benefitshowtickets.com or call 1-855-853-2947.

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in the Arboretum. registration fees: $20/Alumnus, $50/Group of 4, $10/Current Undergraduate Student, Kids under 12 - Free! more info at http://HK5Krun. tumblr.com/ sunday september 23 Guelph Hiking Trail Club. Come hike the Elora Cataract Trail. 15 km, Level 2 Speed moderate. meet The Annual Earth Festival of St. Francis hosted by St. James the Apostle Anglican Church. A funfilled celebration of Nature, the Earth and Social Justice. Sunrise service, medieval fair, blessing of the animals, and more. All welcome, admission free. Information: 519-822-1061 or visit www.sjapostle.ca sunday october 7 Guelph Arts Council Historical Walking Tour: Brooklyn and the College Hill. Starts 2pm at mcCrae House, 108 Water St. $5 per person. Tour booklets available ($5 each) from the tour guides. or the Guelph Arts Council office. (519) 836-3280 or gac@sentex.net saturday october 13 Worldwide photowalk. Take part in the largest global social event for photographers pros and enthusiasts! 8:45am-11am. Bring any camera: DSLrs, point-and-shoot, even iphones! meet at 8:45am at Carden St. in front of City Hall (market Square). Sign up at www. worldwidephotowalk.com. Email Nick mares for info: nicolopicolo@ gmail.com monday october 15 Campus Blood Donor Clinic, 9am - 4pm at peter Clarke Hall, Basement of the UC. 1 hour of your time - Help local patients in need! Information www.blood.ca/ friday october 19 Friends of the Guelph public Library sponsor the 6th Annual GIANT Used Book Sale. Oct 19-21at 251 massey rd, (corner of Imperial and massey rds). Donations of gently used books, educational and entertainment items accepted until Oct 13th at any branch of the library or at 251 massey rd. www. friendsguelphlibrary.ca ongoing: 2012 Guelph Food Bank Thanksgiving Food Drive, September 26 To Sunday October 14. Food Drive Bags will be distributed by Guelph Tribune, Tuesday September 25. please fill the bag and drop it off at any local Grocery Store, Fire Hall, or the Guelph Food Bank at, 100 Crimea Street. most Needed Items: Canned Fruit, Canned Vegetables, Canned Tomatoes, Canned Chicken/Ham/Turkey, Canned Soups and Stews, Cereals, 100% Fruit Juices.

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south of Wellington St. (west of Hanlon) at 1:30 pm. All Welcome. Leader: Stan and Jana 519-8217996. www.guelphhiking.com monday september 17 Guelph Needlecraft Guild. See samples, meet teachers, sign up for classes, attend general meeting. meetings every monday at 7:30. Kortright presbyterian Church, 55 Devere Dr. for classes and UFO (unfinished object) room. www.guelphneedlecraft.wordpress.com, sandy@onebit.ca, 519-767-0017 . New members always welcome. wednesday september 19 The next Guelph photographers Guild (GpG) meeting. 7-9pm at Dublin Street United Church 68 Suffolk Street W Theme this week: . getting to know you and your camera. Casual Q&A night, we invite all members to bring a guest. Basic and advanced groups. www. guelphphotographersguild.com AUDITIONS -Fall 2012 Season. Twelfth Night, Orpheus and Eurydice, Bigger-Harder-Stronger-Faster-Higher-Louder, A midsummer Nights Dream, The Enchanted riddle. 5:30-8:30pm at Guelph Youth music Centre (75 Cardigan St., Guelph). To book

at 8:30 am at the Guelph Covered Bridge parking lot for carpooling to the start point in Erin. All Welcome. Leader: Bob 519 822-5181 or bobfan@idirect.com tuesday september 25 rELAxATION & STrESS management Skills Training. A 12 session program at 5:30 pm to decrease anxiety, headaches, insomnia and muscle tension. Details at www. uoguelph.ca/~ksomers. Thursday september 27 The Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents pianist mikolaj Warszynski performs piano works by Haydn, Chopin, Szymanowski & Liszt. 12 noon in macKinnon room 107. Free admission, everyone welcome. www.uoguelph.ca/ sofam/events

Out On the Street - bike-a-thon fundraiser. Sept 22 23, starting from 141 Woolwich St. the matrix building. In support of Out On The Shelf, Guelphs library and resource centre for the LGBTTTSIQQ* communities and allies. Email - ootsbikerally@gmail. com - for more details! Human Kinetics Alumni Events (HKAE) Sub-Committee presents the HK5K run 5km run or 1km walk. 9:30am at the Hilton Centre

saturday september 29 Culture Days 2012 - macdonald Stewart Art Centre Open House. 10am-5pm. And Opening reception for exhibit: Janet morton The ravelled Sleeve, September 29 November 11. Unveiling of Before Flight permanent outdoor sculpture, 7pm. 358 Gordon St. Info: aware@msac.ca, www.msac.ca or 519-837-0010 ext. 2. sunday september 30

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