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Czech speaks on issues European Union

How the Eurozone contains more than just money troubles
beth purdon-mclellan
The University of Guelph had the honour of welcoming Vaclav Klaus, the president of the Czech Republic, who spoke on different challenges surrounding the European Union [EU]. The lecture took place in the Arboretum Centre on Sept. 22, and was hosted by the Department of Economics and Finance as part of their Distinguished Visiting Speaker Series. The series invites leading economists to visit the University and speak about an issue that of both academic and public interest. Although the lecture examined the European fiscal crisis and the looming bankruptcy of Greece, the president addressed broader issues that surround the European Union. Klaus is a powerful figure in both the political and economic spheres: he has 35 honourary doctorates and has published 20 books on both politics and economics. He is widely known for his role in the Czech Republics transition into a free-market economic system and its success in joining the European Union in 2004. The leading idea behind European integration was to liberalize, to open up, to remove all kinds of barriers which existed at the borders of individual
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The president of the Czech Republic, Vaclav Klaus, spoke at the Arboretum Centre on issues surrounding the European Union.
Theres a new app in town

bronek szulc
Even the phrase mobile applications is too long to encompass the innovation and speed at which social devices are expanding for smartphone users. Using apps is the new way to manage anything, from which restaurant to go to tonight for that first anniversary, to how many structures you can destroy using the least amount of unhappy fowl. Theres a myriad of apps to choose from that are produced by people from all around the globe. A little closer to home, University of Guelph undergrad Gracen Johnson has recently co-founded (along with Eran Henig and Gideon Hayden) a new app as part of an entrepreneurial challenge for Canadas The Next 36. That new app is called Tradyo. Made for students by students, Tradyo is a social marketplace that allows users to upload and find items that they want to trade with other users locally. Equipped with an inventory function, users can add their personal closet of items to the app and choose to publish items to their current location when they want to trade. The app uses a GPS to reveal all the items that are available around the users location, fittingly called their tradius, and gives them the ability to chat with the owners of any of the items that they find interesting, without the need of email accounts or phone numbers. Whats great about Tradyo is that its not just for finding a new home for your old Will Smith CDs, but its also a way to socialize on a local level and meet new people in meaningful ways. Its an app that introduces you to your neighbours and gives you an excuse to meet to exchange stuff you no longer use, said Johnson. However, she also notes that it can be a way to market your tutoring skills or backyard produce as well. The idea for Tradyo began with the realization that many
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countries, said Klaus. It was to enable free movement of not only goods and services, but also people and ideas across the European continent. This was evidently a step forward, as compared to the past and it helped Europe significantly. Klaus reminded the audience that while this may have been the intent of the European Union, the results of such international agreements are not always positive. As co-founder of the Civic Democratic Party, and president of the Czech Republic for two consecutive terms, Klaus spoke of the dangers of an ever closer Europe to nation states and democracy. The 1980s brought forward the idea of a new superpower and with it came a change in the function of the European Union. Integration, which I consider a positive process, had turned into unification; liberalization into centralization of decision making; into harmonization of rules and legislation; into the strengthening of European institutions at the expense of institutions in its member states; into the enormous gross of democratic deficit; into post- democracy, said Klaus. It was forgotten that the state is the only institution where real democracy is possible.
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Parents die for childrens sake

Three people from Chicoutimi, Que passed away in an attempt to rescue their drowning children on Sept. 24. According to Quebec provincial police, two boys, aged 6 and 8, risked their lives by wading too far into the Wapishish River, located in the provinces northeastern Saguenay region. The boys fathers went in to try and save them but, with no luck in saving the younger one, his mother joined in to help. The child was eventually rescued by another woman, however the three adults bodies were discovered late Saturday and Sunday morning. (CBC)
Integration, which I consider a positive process, had turned into unication.

Vaclav Klaus, President of the Czech Republic
In response to questions surrounding the potential bankruptcy of Greece, the president did not think that the European Monetary Union [EMU] would let the Euro fail. He took the time to differentiate between the EU and the EMU, the latter of which involves the standardization of currency, or the Euro. He stressed that we cannot
Race and Gender for sale?

The University of California Berkeleys Republican society is being criticised for a fundraising bake sale that took place on Sept. 27 where pricing depended on gender and skin colour. Group leader Shawn Lewis explained that the sale was created purposely to call attention to Californias pending legislation of using race or national origin to determine student admission and to make people aware and a little upset about what this policy would do to the universitys admissions. Despite the implicit and explicit threats of burning down the table and throwing baked goods at the organizers, among many other physical threats, the Campus Republicans did not cancel the bake sale and are devoted to their controversial pricing structure. (CNN)
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The Czech president made it clear that European issues extend beyond the current scal crisis.
micromanage the economy, that there must be significant decentralization and all subsidies must be scraped. He also maintained a very critical stance on environmental issues. The lecture was successful in providing a more complex picture of Europe and the challenges that have begun to surface over the passing years. It illuminated several issues beyond the world markets that will continue to develop as the fiscal crisis unfolds.
The rural romp

Local farms open their gates to food enthusiasts
andrea lamarre
A Mecca of fresh produce and other edibles lies just a few kilometers outside of Guelph, if youre willing to make the romp. On Sept. 24, farmers in the area opened their gates to local food enthusiasts, allowing visitors to roam around the rows of squash and to visit with the cows. Each year, Guelph-Wellingtons TasteReal brand, the big name in local food in the area, hosts the Rural Romp to promote awareness of the types of food produced locally and to make this food accessible to the public. Ian Milne has been involved in the Rural Romp for several years, and enjoys the opportunity to showcase the farm he runs with his wife Pearl. The rural romp certainly highlights us. We make contacts, and people come back, said Milne. Its been a steady stream of people here from ten thirty in the morning. There seems to be quite a bit of interest in the cattle, and the beehives, the gourds and the gardens. In recent years, other local farmers have noticed an upswing in the focus not only on local food, but on agricultural practices as well.
The 3Rs in London

Architects of the Olympic park for the upcoming 2012 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in London, England are dedicated to using the rules of reuse, reduce and recycle to ensure that the city will remain the same, if not better, after the games. The park and its main stadium were designed to be 75 per cent lighter than a typical stadium of its size and made from environmentally friendly compounds. The venue was constructed in a way that could be manipulated like Lego in attempts to hold more seats. Over 100 structures have been built for the games in which two-thirds are temporary. After the games, the park will be scaled down to meet the communitys needs. The Olympic aquatic centre will be stripped of its 17,500 seats, leaving behind three pools and diving boards for the neighbourhood. Many of the buildings will also be taken down, sold or repurposed. That, at least, is the plan. (Globe and Mail)
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Food enthusiasts get up close and personal during Wellingtons annual Rural Romp.
There is more of an interest in how food is raised, and thats what were after, explained Nick Dalton, who owns Magda Farm with Vera Top. Its about more than just local food: we raise our animals humanely in the kind of space that they want to have. We dont do any connement raising. Dalton stressed the fact that, in pursuing local and sustainable food, it is important to think not just about where our food comes from, but how it is produced. As visitors got the chance to be up-close and personal with the chickens roaming the expanse of farmland, his meaning is reinforced. The Romp is just one event in Taste-Reals eorts to promote local foods. Farmalicious, an ongoing event where restaurants across the city showcase local fare, was at the University of Guelph last week, oering students a taste of the region. Through events such as the Romp, farmers and city-dwellers alike cant help but notice the focus on all things local. I would say in general everybody is interested in local food, said Adam Thatcher of Thatcher Farms. Even if they dont come back here, they go somewhere local. Its just growing, it gets bigger and bigger. Though the next Rural Romp isnt until the spring, many of the farms featured on the route are open year-round. For those wishing to get closer to the source of their food, there are few better opportunities-the oerings are fresh and the farmers are friendly.
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for the CSA executive position, communication and corporate affairs commissioner, Kara Bonis, Zach Dadson, Drew Garvie and Ali Zaki. Whoever fills the position will be responsible for communicating and interacting with a number of parties, and will act as a spokesperson both for the CSA and for the student body that they represent. As per their job description, they will be the most visible CSA public figure. He or she will also be the individual who will be communicating the most with the student body about any issues involving the CSA; raising awareness of the CSA, its campaigns, initiatives and events; as well as working with other CSA groups
By-election for new CSA members

Election taking place to ll vacant commissioner and board of director positions
duncan day-myron
While the provincial election is all over the news these past few weeks, another election is taking place a little closer to home. The CSA is having a byelection this week, to elect a new communications and corporate affairs commissioner, as well as two board of director positions for the College of Management and Economics (CME) and the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). Campaigning began on Sept. 26, and elections are taking place currently, with polls closing on Sept. 30. Elections for the commissioner positions usually take place in the spring semester, however the position was reposted and will be refilled as a result of a resignation. Since this by-election also includes this position, voting is not limited to students in the colleges electing at-large representatives. All students on campus can vote for this election, said Steven Kavaratzis, promotional assistant electoral officer. Its not just for colleges in the by-election, its for the commissioner as well. There was an email ballot sent out by the CSA, continued Kavaratzis Click on it and theres a survey and through that [students] can vote. After voting closes, the ballots will be counted and results will announced the following week. There are four candidates
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such as SHAC to ensure that social and political events are meeting the needs of students. The two board of director candidates, Anthony Blurton-Jones from the OAC and Afra Mahwish from the CME, will be, if elected, part of the decision-making body of the CSA. The CSAs board of directors is its highest governing body. Members of the board should base their decisions and their conduct on the wants and needs of the students.
More information about the election, as well as full job descriptions and candidate statements are available on the CSA by-elections website, at csaelections.tumblr.com.
Saying no the quarry

Student Life holds presentation on proposed quarry in Guelph area
michael bohdanowicz
On Sept. 22 the University of Guelph was treated to a presentation by Carl Cossack, a cattle rancher and activist from Honeywood, Ont. This presentation was the rst in a series titled Civic Imprints, hosted by Student Life. These talks are intended to engage students in issues that put forward participatory democracy. The issue that was presented on this evening involved a proposal to build a quarry in Melancthon Township. The proposal was put forward by the Highland Companies, an organization nanced by an American hedge fund. It would be built on farmland purchased by the Highland Companies in 2005. At 2,316 acres and 200 feet deep this quarry would be the largest quarry in Canada. Highland Co. initially claimed that they would use the land for growing potatoes. Starting in 2008, wells were spotted on land owned by the Highland Companies and appeared to be located on sites unsuitable for farming potatoes. Mr. Cossack and other ranchers and farmers hired Gary Hunter, an environmental and engineering consultant, to study the wells. After researching these wells Mr. Hunter claimed that the Highland Companies were interested in limestone found underneath. Fearing environmental damage from a quarry being built, Mr. Cossack and other concerned citizens formed the North Duerin Agricultural and Community Taskforce (NDACT) in Jan. 2009 to advocate a ban on excavation under the water table in the region. On Mar. 11, 2011 plans to build a quarry were conrmed when the Highland Companies led an application. the growing inuence of NDACT. After NDACT staged a wellattended open house in Jul. 2009 elected ocials paid more attention to NDACT than before. Mr. Cossack hopes that Foodstock, a fundraising event that will take place in Honeywood on Oct. 16, will be attended by 20, 000 people, some of whom could be bused in from Guelph. After the quarry application was led 5, 800 letters were sent to the Ministry of Natural Resources, a much higher number than the amount normally received when an application is led. The submission deadline for comments on the application was extended by Ontario Natural Resources Minister Linda Jerey, who was reportedly satised with the quarry being built in order to accommodate all these responses. The provincial government responded to this public outcry by launching an environmental assessment on the proposed quarry, an action considered to be an accomplishment by NDACT. In the House of Commons last June Conservative MP Michael Chong called the quarry proposal an environmental disaster in the making and called for a federal environmental assessment. Mr. Cossack is disappointed with his MPP Sylvia Jones of the Progressive Conservative and her stance on the proposed quarry and hence will not vote for her in the upcoming provincial election. He encouraged attendees to ask political candidates questions that can only be answered with a yes or no.
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people have tons of stuff they dont use that others would love to have. Some students especially face this problem when they are moving in and out of residences every eight months and find themselves stuck with a lot of stuff that they need to relocate. Often sharing similar needs, habits, and interests, an app designed to facilitate a local trading community while preserving leeway for users to be creative in how they interact is perfect for university students worldwide. Students are living in the perfect microcosm of a city, where it is convenient to meet up pretty much anywhere on campus, says Johnson. Tradyo is an available app for the iPhone, iPad Touch, and iPad, and is expected to expand to Android in the near future.
The potential eects of a quarry include increased trac on local roads, destruction of the threatened Bobolink bird species habitat and high quality farmland.
The potential eects of a quarry include increased trac on local roads, destruction of the threatened Bobolink bird species habitat and high quality farmland. The companys application states that 197 litres of diesel fuel are to be put into the water daily as well as 600 million litres of quarry water are to be pumped back into the water table daily. The application does not mention treating this water. Generating a large number of supporters was signicant in
The app is relatively new, so there is more in store for Tradyo that is still yet to come. Tradyo will always be learning from the users... said Johnson, ... and changes will be incorporated in accordance with user feedback and statistics. In the upcoming version there will be added sharing features designed to market a users items on Facebook and Twitter, broadening the social aspect of the app. Although Johnson will be moving out of mobile app making, she is excited to see Tradyo grow and knit new community ties for university students the world abroad. Though, here at home, Johnson proud of it growing popularity. Im excited to see the Guelph tradius become more active, said Johnson
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Moving Planet Project encourages communities to move away from the use of fossil fuels
melanie marchant
global concern, but it must rst start in our own communities. The march was in aliation with 350.org or The Moving Planet project, an international environmental organization that initiated similar marches across the globe. On Sept. 24, over two thousand events were held in 175 countries. Their purpose was to encourage world leaders to move away from the use of fossil fuels, and towards a cleaner future.
Little community can make big impact

ranging from the ght against climate change, to the impacts of vegetarianism on energy-use, were shared. Whats really important is the groups, stated Alford, noting that discussions and lively debate among community members and university students was what would spark local action. The suggestions from the speakers and participants based themselves on forming a community that could be resilient against climate change, with localized and self-sucient initiatives. This included supplying the communitys needs using local production, which would also lower truck transportation. There was a general goal of using less energy, which could be attained in part by weatherproof houses, and investing in solar industries to allow the community to move the economy away from fuel dependency. Local activism will play a huge role in these goals, and the group present at this march encouraged any interested student or community member to become involved either at the university or in the community. All we need is a few people to talk to more people, and then it grows, and we enact social change, said Alford.
Changes to University Centre anticipated

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The Central Students Association has begun to explore the possibility of making improvements to the University Centre. The project focuses on making better use of available space in the UC so that students can study and relax in the building. Potential changes could include relocating the Brass Taps to provide increased space for students and student-run clubs. It is most likely that any modications will involve using the existing space in the building rather than pursuing costly renovations. The CSA has hired fourth-year Bio-Medical Science student Zamir Merali to review previous initiatives and present his ndings. This is by no means the rst time that a plan of this type has been brought up, Merali said. In fact, weve looked into four past initiatives that have been started by various groups in the past decade. All of these past initiatives have for one reason or another failed in their goal of increasing on-campus student space. That is why the CSA executives of this year placed a priority on researching these past initiatives before taking real action. The UC was built almost 40 years ago, when enrollment at our University was less than half of what it is right now, said Merali. Since then, the UC has changed very little even though the University of Guelph has been growing rapidly.Both Merali and CSA Human Resources & Operations Commissioner Josh Ofori-Darko emphasized that the project is still in the exploratory stage. We are several months away from a potential project, said Ofori-Darko. However, Merali stated that although the exact time frames cannot be certain, students can look forward to a few changes being implemented by the end of the school year.
A turnout of 30 people may at rst appeared insubstantial as they marched down Gordon Street from Guelph Farmers Market to the Royal City Park Sept. 24. However, what this group lacked in quantity, they made up for in passion, dedication, and proactive ideas. This was a group committed to facing the threat of climate change- starting one community at a time. Climate change is our biggest issue, said Lynn McDonald, University of Guelph professor and political activist. She asserts that battling climate change must come before secondary issues that, unlike the planet do not share the immediate danger of climate change. Sally Ludwig of Transition Guelph asserted that the move away from dependence of fossil fuels must be an international movement centred in community. The ght for climate change must become a national and
All we need is a few people to talk to more people, and then it grows, and we enact social change. Andrew Alford
Andrew Alford, a student at the university and environmental activist, was the main organizer of this local event, which concluded with informal speeches by members of the community, including McDonald and Ludwig. The participants then broke into smaller discussion circles, where thoughts and suggestions,
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Cutting down on waste

The University Centre cafeteria introduces reusable containers
abigel lemak
754 reusable containers have already been sold since the University Centres (UC) Green Initiative Project started in May 2011. If you havent seen the green reusable containers yet, they are stacked at each food counter in the UC ready for student use. The portions of these containers remain the same, theyre simply another way the CSA, with the support of UC sta, are trying to make Guelph a more environmentally conscious school. The way the project works is that students request the use of a reusable container when ordering their food and pay a deposit fee of ve dollars. After enjoying their meal the students return their containers in the bins beside Moms Kitchen and receive a card that allows for them to use the containers for the rest of the year. All containers are cleaned and disinfected by the sta for customers to use again. All hospitality sta members are required to use these green containers as a way to showcase their support and lead by example. The project will continue to run for the rest of the school year, and if all goes well will get rolled out to the rest of the campus food units. One of the problems with this project is that students forget to return their containers. Often the students use the containers to take home their leftovers. I use mine for lunch, and usually I cant nish it o so I take it home, one student said. This Green Initiative not only helps to save the environment but also helps students balance their budgets and diets. Its great because meals are expensive and instead of stung huge portions, I can take it home now. The UC hospitality sta is equally excited about the containers, one member of the sta said, I think theyre awesome, theyre saving the environment!
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certain people have a mutation, CCR5delta32, that makes them immune to HIV infection even after repeated exposure. Practical applications of this mutation remained elusive, however, until 2006 when a treatment was accidentally discovered in Germany. Through shear luck, an HIV-positive American being treated for leukemia received a bone marrow transplant from a donor who had the mutation. The patient has been HIV-free since 2008. Why then did this new Sangomo gene therapy treatment work better in one patient than in the others? Humans are all endowed with two CCR5 genes, one from each parent. It just so happens that the patient that is now virus free already possessed a mutated defective CCR5 gene, so the treatment only had to target the remaining CCR5 gene. The trick, therefore, in eradicating the virus in ones body would be to figure out how to suppress both CCR5 genes in as many cells as possible. Readers are cautioned not get too excited as much more research is needed. In future trials, Sangomo researchers will try to deplete the native blood system with drugs before returning the modified cells to the patient. This would cause the blood cells to increase their proliferation rate in order to correct the shortage, leading to a faster multiplication of the HIV-resistant cells. In addition, if this treatment proves successful in future trials, the cost of such therapies will likely be very high. It is improbable that such a treatment would be immediately available to low-income HIVpositive patients. Currently, out of the 34 million people infected worldwide, UNAIDS estimates that nine million still have no access to antiretroviral therapy. It is hard to imagine that such statistics would be reduced if and when this new gene therapy treatment makes it onto the global market. It is unclear at this time what other roles the CCR5 gene might play in the human body, so sabotaging it is somewhat risky and possibly smelly, as the most common side effect reported was a pungent and persistent smell of garlic. The alternative, however, is far more disagreeable.
Scientically Inclined: Hopeful HIV science

New gene therapy treatment
arielle duhaime-ross
Sangomo BioSciences Inc. recently announced at the Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy in Chicago that a gene therapy treatment has proven effective in significantly reducing HIV levels in trial patients, even reducing the virus to undetectable levels in one patient. The 10 patients involved in the trial were already on antiretroviral therapy at the start of the study and, after a period of four weeks, six out of 10 patients no longer needed antiretroviral therapy. The final result of the trial showed that two patients experienced a tenfold decrease in virus levels and one man had been virus-free for six weeks at the time of the announcement on Sept. 18. The SB-728-T gene therapy functions by targeting the CCR5 gene that, under normal viral conditions, cooperates with HIV to create a protein that allows the virus to enter cells and infect them. The treatment consists of taking a blood sample from the patient and isolating the CD4 white blood cells. Zinc finger proteins then enter these cells and render the CCR5 gene non-functional. The modified cells are subsequently returned to the patient in the hope that they will proliferate and exclude HIV from the body altogether. The idea is not altogether novel. It has been known for a number of years that
Protestors say no to the tar sands

Guelph students partake in Tar Sands solidarity rally.
tyler valiquette
On Sept. 26 Parliament Hill became home to hundreds of protestors from all over Canada who attended the Say No to the Tar Sands rally. They risked arrest by passing the police barricades to tell the Harper Conservative government that the people do not support the toxic tar sand industry and to promote alternative energy. The protest was principally against the proposed construction of an oil pipeline that would stretch from Alberta to Texas, a distance of almost 2000 miles. When completed, it will pump between 500,000 to 900,000 barrels of tar sand oil per day. Keystone XL claims to be using the most sophisticated oil line technology, yet predicts a spill at least once every seven years. Many people scrutinize this statistic because of the poor track records of the oil companies when it comes to pipeline leaks. An emphasis should be made on the type of oil that is being extracted. According to the environmentalist group Friends of the Earth, the extraction process alone creates over three times the amount of carbon emissions than conventional oil extraction, due to more energy intensive extraction and rening processes and that this procedure alone will result in climate-damaging emissions equal to that of adding six million new cars onto Canadian roads. Thousands of people, principally Aboriginal Canadians, are now being exposed to extremely toxic chemicals in the Alberta region. Friends of the Earth reports that, because of the extraction process, toxic waste pools are a necessity. These pools are dangerously close to some Aboriginal communities. Communities living downstream of these tailing ponds have seen a huge spike in rare cancer cases. In a small community known as Fort Chipewyan, with a population of 1,200, 100 people have died from cancer since the creation of the ponds. The pipeline has the potential to devastate ecosystems and water systems across Alberta, in 6 states and ultimately our planet. From Aug. 20 to Sept. 3 a similar protest occurred in Washington D.C. Tens of thousands participated in the protest, whether it was signing petitions or rallying outside of the White House. Despite the arrests of 1,252 people, the protest was considered the most successful environmental protest of all time, according to rally organizers. Nine Nobel Peace Prize laureates, including Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama, have written to fellow Nobel laureate Barack Obama to voice their disapproval of the XL pipeline and the tar sands. Obama claims to be proalternative energy hoping that the rise of the oceans would begin to slow and the planet start to heal. On Sept. 26 Canadians voiced their disapproval of the XL pipeline and the tar sands. Among the masses some Canadian celebrities attended including Dave Bidini, Tantoo Cardinal and Gordon Pinset. I cant think of anything here, now or in our future that would rank above the tar sands for sheer blind stupidity, said Pinset. The council for Canadians, Greenpeace Canada and the Indigenous environmental Network are the organizers of this event. Among the hoards of rally goers, The University of Guelph will be represented by a handful of students. When asked about the success of the event, Peter McHugh of Greenpeace Canada commented; The civil disobedience on Parliament Hill was a resounding success. The action received international media coverage. The action itself was peaceful and powerful. We are condent our message was clearly delivered to the Harper government and the people of Canada.
Is local Guelph transit pocket-friendly?

Why the Universitys bus pass remains controversial
shwetha chandrashekhar early during the semester the pass is misplaced. The replacement cost depreciates each month into the academic semester. Environmentally sustainable? Yes. Financially sustainable? Not so much. Safe to say, some students nd this absolutely unreasonable. If the bus pass is already paid for as a part of student fees, the replacement cost seems almost redundant. Firstly we encourage students if they can, to wait a couple days before replacing their card. Most cards turn up within a couple days, said Derek Alton, CSA Local Aairs Commissioner. If students do replace their card and then have their old one returned, they can bring both to our oce with their bus passes and we will reimburse them for the one. The replacement fee came from the last bus pass agreement two years ago between the CSA, GSA and Guelph Transit. At the time there was a major issue of bus pass stickers being given out. One year over 30,000 bus passes were being handed out for a student population that is around 20,000. In an attempt to stop this the replacement fee was created. It started being charged in the fall of 2010. Last year, a substantial $30,000 was collected from replacement fees. Although, the silver lining is that this is a negotiation year and the replacement fee will be reexamined. There will be a bus pass/ transit townhall on Friday Sept. 30th at 1p.m. in the UC Courtyard to further discuss this.
The Universal Bus Pass has been creating quite the uproar around campus. The bus pass,negotiated and administered by the CSA, is supposed to be a service created by students, for students.. Guelph undergraduate students pay $93.80 for a bus pass as a part of their student fees. This facilitates unlimited access to Guelph Transit for the entire semester. A valid U of G student ID card with a small validation sticker, renewed each academic semester, is the golden ticket to get on board. What appears to be a solution to a more convenient method of transportation for students, the Universal Bus Pass comes with a hefty price. Replacement fees for lost or stolen cards can cost an alarming sum, depending on how
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ARTS & CULTURE

Choclairs raw air hits Guelph
Charity hip-hop concert rings in venue re-opening
kelly wighton
Positive energy in the building tonight, yall, positive energy! said Robert Gruenbauer a.k.a Robbie G., spurring on the almost tangible excitement rolling through the crowd at R-Evolution Sound Lounge on Sept. 23. The event marked not only the grand re-opening of the former Synn Studio, but also the second stop on special guests Choclair and Robbie G.s Surge for a Cure tour. The three-day tour in support of the Canadian Diabetes Association, started Sept. 17 in Kitchener and ended Sept. 24 in Strathroy. The three events pulled together a generous donation for the cause and gave locals the opportunity to listen to some real, raw hiphop music. A dynamic crowd of young and old alike gathered to share their passion and respect for music with old time favourite Kareem Choclair Blake and various opening acts. Kicking o the night was Mohammed Escrow, followed by Cannibal Sproul, Static, To Sense and Nameless, Stephanie, and Lil J. A pleasant surprise was the opening act Monsoon. I may not look like I can rap,
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List service: famous music comebacks

OFF! is as wild and crazy as ever, dreads and all. L.L. Cool J
but I can, said Monsoon. He was right, and by stereotypical standards, the lanky white boy with hair past his shoulders standing up on the stage didnt look like he could drop a beat, but he surprised the crowd with an astonishing array of impressive freestyle verse. He took it to the next level, pumping up the crowd with an engaging trip across the room.
tom beedham
Rage Against the Machine In 2007, after a seven-year breakup, Rage got back together, active as ever. Theyve been going strong since, though members like Tom Morello still consider other projects their main focus. In 2009, the group challenged media favouritism by sparking a campaign to get their 1992 release Killing in the Name to the coveted Christmas Number One slot in the UK Singles Chart, which for four years had been dominated by winners from reality talent show The X Factor. Axl Rose (Guns N Roses) When you spend 15 years working in secret while you sweat over something that has to follow an album that suered poor reviews due to its lack of stu that made previous albums great, it better be good. In an age thats more about singles than albums, it better be even better. But Chinese Democracy was produced sans Slash. This list is about famous comebacks. I didnt say they had to be good. Keith Morris (Black Flag) When you pioneer bands like Black Flag and Circle Jerks, when you return to the hardcore scene with another band, its hard for people to look away. When the Red Hot Chili Peppers sport that bands swag in their music video, its even harder for them to look away. With a little bit of young blood joining Morris onstage,
His energy hit the crowd like a boomerang, coming right back at him with hands in the air.
By the time Choclair was up to perform at 12:45 a.m., the crowd was exploding with energy. Choclair opened with the hit single Light It Up o his 2002 album Memoirs of Blake Savage. His energy hit the crowd like a boomerang, coming right back at him with hands in the air, sts hitting the beat, hips swaying, heads bobbing, and the occasional spontaneous break-dance performance. The Surge for a Cure tour is just one of several recent events on the agenda for Choclair as he slowly emerges back into the scene after taking some personal time. His new single Focused was released Sept. 16, and he told the crowd to expect a music video in the near future. Choclairs agent Dan Leveille gave word of a tentative upcoming show date to look forward to. Were heading back to Kitchener, said Leveille. The show, set for sometime in early October, will feature possible guest performances by K-OS and Saukrates.
Famous for the comeback that didnt want to be a comeback, L.L. Cool J overcame a slew of demoralizing critical rejection and socked it to the media when he came back with punches ying with single Mama Said Knock You Out. He gets extra points for holding his mother entirely accountable for it. Third Eye Blind This band never did well on charts, but it did well on the radio. Its one of those bands that people just like. Those factors and the prevalence of post-secondary fraternities provide part of the reason why this band still gets attention. They dont really exemplify comebacks because they never left, but they still turned heads when they performed at Ontario Place for free this past summer. Queen Maybe this is all the wisdom Ive been fed about how your art is your legacy talking, but there should be some kind of law against bands reforming when their lead singer dies.
VICTORIA MARTIN
Choclair helped ring in R-Evolution Sound Lounges grand opening at a charity performance in support of the Canadian Diabetes Association.
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While the two remaining drummers pattered away at the skins, he directed the audience in a series of clapping and chanting exercises, cracking a couple of jokes when the audience couldnt follow along. With the crowd adequately loosened up, the dancers returned and the group encouraged audience members to leave their seats behind and become fully immersed in the spirit of the music, joining the group on the UC floor for a group dance guided by three of the companys dancers. Sunday Cinemas noon concert series features artists from far and wide every Friday at noon for free in the UC Courtyard. To find out more about Ballet Creole, visit www.balletcreole. org.
Rhythm and groove

Sunday Cinema beings Ballet Creole to UC Courtyard
tom beedham
On Sept. 23, Sunday Cinemas noon concert series brought dance and drum core Ballet Creole to the University Centre Courtyard for an hour-long performance of African-Caribbean rhythm and groove. heritage of African and Caribbean cultures as they interface with European traditions, reads the groups mission statement on its website. Only part of that effort to preserve and present culture is done through touring and performances. Based out of Toronto, Ballet Creole also offers an annual fall open-house, workshops, and community classes to the public, as well as a professional two-year post-secondary practical training program with an optional third year in performance studies. During their stay at the U of G, the groups performance consisted of five practiced pieces, followed by a finale jam session. Warming up for their finale, the dancers left the courtyard while one of the groups drummers abandoned his drum to stir up some audience participation.
Album Review: Das Racist

Relax
oliver dzuba
After releasing two very strong mixtapes, it seemed Das Racist was capable of anything. Hirmanshu Suri, Victor Vazquez and Ashok Kondabolu brought a breath of fresh air over the microphone with their unique rapping skills lled with socially conscious quips and tongue in cheek cultural references. A proper full album was due from this group, and on Sept. 13 Das Racist gave us Relax, their rst lp. The 13-song album is fun, entertaining and overall enjoyable music, however it sacrices any longevity and replayability for the sake of instant gratication. As expected, the lyrics on this album are the highlight. At times seemingly nonsensical and outright obscure, the witty and self-aware lyrics make an impact on every song. An excerpt from title and opening track RelaxWhite devils like it, Im drinking coee brought to me by white devils sidekicksoers a smart comment from the group on its fans and casual racism all within the rst 30 seconds. Its an interesting start, and it sets the theme for the rest of the album. The most noticeable change in Das Racists sound is an almost drastic change in beats. A more danceable sound prevails throughout the album, but it doesnt stray so far that it doesnt suit the groups style. They use some very interesting producers for the beats and we see members from Vampire Weekend and Yeasayer on the production credits. From the rst listen of Relax these qualities it make the song the most accessible and perhaps best work by Das Racist. In an apparent contrast to their mixtapes Sit Down, Man and Shut Up, Dude, this album is mesmerizing upon rst listen. The 50 minutes of songs here click immediately with the listener, in a change that would seem great but ultimately what causes the instant listener gratication is the albums greatest weakness. Whether intentional or not, the immediate likability of this album is ostensibly a problem. Sure, the listener is able to enjoy the album right away, but the album will not be as relevant in the near future. The virtuosity wears o pretty fast, leaving little substance to return to on the album. Relax is a decent album in its own right. However the approach Das Racist has taken on this album ultimately makes for good entertainment; sadly, not good music. For this reason, I give the album 3.5/5.0.
Ballet Creole brings together eight performers from Barbados, Cuba, Jamaica and Trinidad for a multicultural fusion of traditional and contemporary dance.
Active since August 1990, Ballet Creole brings together eight performers (three drummers and five dancers) from Barbados, Cuba, Jamaica and Trinidad for a multicultural fusion of traditional and contemporary dance that the troupe tours around North America to leave its cultural imprint on society. Ballet Creole exists to create, preserve, and present dance works that testify to the rich
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Students swarm in the UC to witness African-Caribbean dance and drum group Ballet Creoles combination of tradition and convention.
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Curtain Call Productions opts for rock musical
tom beedham
The votes are in, and this year Curtain Call Productions (CCP) will be bringing RENT to the U of G. Every spring, the independent student-run company holds a general meeting for members in good standing to vote on a director, a producer, and a musical to spend the school year working on, leading up to a set of performances during College Royal. In this years shortlist of potential musicals that the company was in favour of, RENT was pitted up against the likes of Into the Woods, Jesus Christ Superstar, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and West Side Story. The 1993 rock musical ultimately won out when it was decided that West Side Story and Thoroughly Modern Millie were too dance-heavy, Into the Woods required elaborate sets and costumes that would have been a burdensome nancial undertaking, and Jesus Christ Superstar presented issues with a male-dominant cast and copyright issues associated with the possibility of a Broadway revival. The director for this years production, Erika Thompson, has been with CCP since the companys 2008 production of Fame. In my rst year here I did Fame and Fame actually did really well for Curtain Call nancially, and then we tried to do something a little more risqu with Reefer Madness. Then we decided to move to Jekyll and Hyde, which was something that would kind of bring in more community appeal, not just students, Thompson said. This year RENT just feels like its going to be one that just brings everyone out to see it. It will bring community, it will bring students, and I really think its a good show for Curtain Call too because its a big name show. A lot of people have heard of RENT and I think Curtain Call has kind of been building up to this over the past few years. Thompsons directing vision for the play is decidedly purist. Id say in terms of all the songs and all that I dont want to touch the music. I wanna leave the music the way it is, Thompson said. Obviously with a bunch of dierent actors, characters can be found dierently, but for the most part Im not going to be changing any characters too much either. RENT is a show that so many people love, and if you change something huge, it can cause uproar. Even if its a really good decision, a lot of people will be like, it should be this way, Thompson explained. I do respect the original script a lot. I dont want to change it. Its also opera, so because its all song, theres not as much room for ad-libbing as there is in a show thats more dialogue heavy, executive producer Kyra Kaplan piped in. Where Thompson does see room for change is with the set. I think thats where we have the most room to be creative. Most people know RENTa lot of people know it from
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Broadwaybut most people know it from the movie, and obviously movie translates very dierently to stage. So that should be the area where we have a lot of fun, just coming up with creative new ways to make it look neat, Thompson said. Casting for the production takes place the week of Oct. 12 to 16, involving hour-long auditions for ve people at a time. Over the course of the auditions, applicants will undergo a choreography session to learn a light dance piece30 seconds to a minute longfollowed by a rotation through 10 minute time slots spent individually in front of an audition panel consisting of Thompson, Kaplan, Tim Clarke, the groups vocal director, and choreographer Ali Zumpano. Within these 10-minute periods, applicants will perform a one-minute monologue and two contrasting songs. The panel will also spend time with the applicants working to see how well they respond to directing, possibly testing vocal scales as well. At the end of the hour, the ve applicants come together to demonstrate the choreography they are taught at the start of the audition. We know dancing for a lot of people can be intimidating so we dont like to single people out, Thompson said. Casting auditions will be followed by a crew call in November.
CHRISTINE CERULLO
Curtain Call Productions has a long history on the University of Guelph campus. Their upcoming production of the hit musical RENT will be their 55th overall. Their other most recent productions have included Reefer Madness (top) and Jekyll and Hyde (bottom).
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Tea leaves and Edgar Allen Poe
Tasseomancy plays eBar
tom beedham
For a New Years party, this is pretty sad, Tasseomancy guitarist Romy Lightman commented on the atmosphere that had generated in the eBar as she and her sister Sari rang in Rosh Hashanah on Sept. 27. Its always sad though, isnt it? Sari philosophized in return. There was no conrmation whether Sari was oering specic commentary on the Jewish holiday, but it could just as well have been an account of the Halifax neo-folk bands sound output in general. The twin sisters excel at constructing a sound that draws from inuences and practices that seem long forgotten: the bands name is another term for divinatory tea leaf reading and their music incorporates elements of war drumming and early modern mandolin folk. The result is a hauntingly somber-yetcomforting sound that demands attention and still contemplation. And when their new release nds its name in an 1847 Edgar Allen Poe poem, its no surprise. While Tasseomancys eBar performance brought in the Jewish New Year, the main reason for their presence in Guelph was to celebrate Ulalume, the rst release since the bands reincarnation from its former project Ghost Bees (a project which provided the groups current name in the title of its only release, Tasseomancy). An album that was recorded last winter in Montreal, the event was long in the making, but it had to wait, as the Lightman sisters have also been recording and touring extensively with Toronto-based electro-goth group Austra. The Sept. 27 performance in celebration of the new album was particularly special, because the twins arent even sure if the albums soundwhich ventures far from the acoustic sound they made available in Ghost Bees will be one they stick with. I dont know if it necessarily reects what were going to continue to do, but its special for us, Sari said in an interview before the performance. In part, thats got a lot to do
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KATIE MAZ
Tasseomancy guitarist Romy Lightman treats the crowd to a ghostly coo at the eBar.
with the fact that the Austra associates were joined by Timbre Timber members Taylor Kirk and Simon Trottier in co-producing as well as recording the album. They produced it, but it denitely feels very collaborative, Sari said. Their sound is there. Its denitely like a merging of two dierent artists sounds and inuences. I think were gonna keep making music. Like in whatever capacity, you know? Romy added. Were just people, and were creative, and we wanna try out all kinds of things and see where that takes us. In order to tour Ulalume, the Lightman sisters are currently taking time off from Austra. Come November, they will rejoin them for some steady touring until February, also opening for Austra as Tasseomancy at several shows. After that, the sisters look forward to a window in which theyre hoping to make another Tasseomancy record.
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Our time will come
Gryphons focus on the positives after losing Homecoming for a fourth year in a row
sasha odesse
Guelph suered a disheartening loss this weekend, giving up Homecoming to the McMaster Marauders who broke away from the Gryphons in the second half of the game to nish with a 37-13 victory. Obviously [the team] is disappointed, said head coach, Stu Lang. Weve struggled through the rst four games and we had higher expectations of how we were going to perform and how we would be in the league standings. But you learn your lessons and you move on. Although Gryphon defence was exceptionally strong in the rst half, scoring soon became onesided following halftime. I think [defence] just wore out. The oence know what theyre going to do, so they get tired less easily in the game, said Lang. The defence is always on pins and needles trying to be aware of what the opponent is going to show. They played sound football in the rst half but when you get tired you dont think as clear and there were some assignment mistakes that created opportunities for McMaster. Despite the loss, there were many redeeming highlights of the game that gave the 9,500 fans in attendance something to really cheer about. I think from the defensive standpoint the turnovers were a big success. On the oensive side, Kevin Campbellwho has traditionally been ignored because of fellows like Jedd Gardner and Dillon Dimitro the last couple of games has done extremely well, has scored another touchdown, plays on all the special teams and had that highlight reel play where he caught a little swing pass coming out of the backeld and running down the sidelines he pointed out a guy as if to say Im going to run over you and he leapfrogged over him and got another 10 yards. [That] certainly got us excited on the sidelines, said Lang.
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- Stu Lang, head coach
As McMaster gained stride in the third quarter however, Gryphon chants seemed to grow quieter as an irritating MAC cheer, Guelph is rattled grew louder. And after the fourth year of losing Homecoming Gryphon fans are certainly feeling just that. Maybe we should play a less talented team. It seems to be what they do in the U.S, joked Lang, but on a more positive note added one of these days, as I said to the players, our time will come. Even though were not playing as well as we should, from a program standpoint, were doing a lot of positive things. If you were in attendance at the game or watched it from home, you may have noticed a change a change in colour that is. Where in past games there has been a ash of red jerseys as our boys entered the stadium, black jerseys and
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Gryphon Bryan Dunjko successfully tackles a Marauder wide receiver, with Gryphon defensive back Mark Durigon hot in pursuit.
helmets were donned for the rst time. We want to build a coolness factor to come to Guelph. You know we have the best practice eld, we have the best performance centre upstairs in our stadium and now we have several uniforms that our players can mix and match for football games. So you have the coolness factor and then the fact that youre playing in front of a packed audience in two games, game one and game two were packed. You want to play in a noisy stadium, said Lang. In preparation for the Gryphons next home game against York, which will also be themed as a Breast Cancer Awareness game, the team will denitely be seeing some changes. I think right now we need to shake things up and give some other players an opportunity to play. Were one in three, so we cant brag or boast, said Lang. Weve already ordered a lot of pink attire to focus on a very important charity. So at least again were going to have some fun and hopefully the fans come out and support us and support a very worthy cause. For more information on upcoming football games Gryphon fans can check out gryphons.ca or visit the Athletic Centre.
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Defensive back, James Savoie, celebrates after a successful tackle of the Marauders running back.
GREG SCHIRK
VE VATI R ONSE Y C PART
Is there any way in particular that you would like students to be involved in politics? How would you like students to be involved. In what way?
Student involvement in our political system is absolutely essential. Citizens of all ages are responsible for electing the people who govern the municipal, provincial and federal levels of government. And the leaders of each generation will ultimately take their turn governing and serving Canadians. Student involvement begins with self-education making sure that you really understand our political system and, in particular, the responsibilities of each level of government toward its constituentsand the responsibilities of citizens toward each level of government. Political responsibility goes both ways! Its also important to have a solid understanding of the spectrum of political beliefs and where the various parties stand on the current issues of the day and on the issues that will shape your future. With
self-education, you can base your decisions about who to support and elect on fact and understanding, not on simple stereotypes or on what other people say. Some students will also want to become involved through student government (like the CSA) or through campus clubs (like the Campus Conservatives). As a lifelong political geek, I encourage this kind of involvement. But the first step is self-education. Knowledge is the basis for any type of political involvement.
How can students and candidates communicate and form a better relationship for this political term?
I believe that government must listen to and communicate directly with the people it serves. If I am elected Guelphs MPP for 2011-2015, I will set up effective means for the residents of Guelph including the students at the University of Guelphto reach me. I will organize a variety of means that people can use to contact me to share their thoughts and concerns. Im already very Internetsavvy and keep up with the latest technologies, so my communication methods will be student-friendly. As well, I will take advantage of invitations to speak to student groups in person. As someone with a long career in sales, I love to engage in face-to-face conversations and debates. If invited, Ill do my best to be there. However, in return for being open to communicating with students, I need students to be interested in communicating with me. I said earlier that student involvement begins with self-education. No matter what your political leanings are, I hope that you will let me help you understand what Progressive Conservatives stand for and why. Having a good relationship doesnt mean we have to agree, but it does mean we have to be willing to learn about each other.
STEVE DYCK
N GREE Y PART
Is there any way in particular that you would like students to be involved in politics? How would you like students to be involved. In what way?
I would love to see students involved in talking about the issues. The thing about students is that theyre going to be around to experience the consequences of our decisions
that we make today and theyre going to pay for them financially and theyll also experience the social and environmental consequences or benefits of the decisions we make. So its really important that they think about the issues and be involved in using innovation and social engagement as a really important part of the political process.
debt for more nuclear power and for the environmental and social consequences of failing to address climate change and our carbon-based economy.
Transparency in government is a key component of our platform and we as a party, and I as a candidate, are committed to using technology to allow more interaction between policy development and the people that I represent. Using web based communication, webinars and Town Hall meetings teleconference Town Hall meetings really engaging with the citizens of Guelph to hear their concerns and engage with them on the issues that they need our government to be more responsive on.
What elements of your platform do you feel specifically pertain to students?

The PC plan (available at www.changebook.ca) will benefit students now and after graduation in at least four ways: [First,] a PC government will invest in postsecondary education to increase accessibility. For example, we will redirect an existing $30 million fund to allow more students to qualify for OSAP. [Secondly,] the PCs believe that small business is the backbone of our economy and the primary source of jobs, opportunity, innovation, and risk. A PC government will ensure these businesses have every advantage to succeed and grow, which will in turn ensure that todays students are graduating into a healthy jobs market. [Thirdly,] a PC Government will put more money into the pockets of graduates (and their families) by providing meaningful tax relief, such as lowering income taxes by 5% on the first $75,000 of taxable income. [Lastly,] a PC Government will also take a fiscally responsible approach to managing Ontarios money. The provincial debt is a quarter trillion dollars. It is increasing by $56 million per day! Since Baby Boomers are retiring, the responsibility for this debt will soon rest entirely on the shoulders of todays students and their parents. PCs will bring Ontarios spending under control as soon as possible so that our debt can be reduced.

One of the main components of the Green platform is creating jobs for the 21st Century. [In] the 20th Century our economies were based on eliminating jobs, as we got more efficient with labour, we became more prosperous. In the 21st Century its going to be an economy based on energy efficiency, so our platform offers ways for students to experience the benefits of investing in innovation and technology to ensure that Ontario is prosperous and that our children and our childrens children arent paying the
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campaign, and did lots of work for Frank Valeriote on his campaign but we work with them between campaigns too. Either Frank or myself would go out to events that they would be having, but there have also been a number of provincial Young Liberal conferences at the University of Guelph, so Frank and I would also get involved in going to those provincial young liberal conferences so we can be talking to local issues to people from all over the province and talking about what its like to be a politician, so thats a really good way for students to get involved in politics and have direct access to whats going on politically. actually am on campus relatively frequently, doing things with the administration and often that involves student representation too.
What elements of the Liberal Party platform do you feel specifically pertain to students?
The two parts of our platform that Im getting the most interest in are the 30 per cent tuition cut for middle income families, [which] would apply to undergrad programs. [] We [would] take the average of all the undergraduate programs in Ontario and find the average, and then wed take 30 per cent of that. We would pay that directly to the university, and then whatever the difference is the university would bill you for, but it would be approximately 70 per cent. The other [] is the Green Energy Act, [which] provides a 20 year contract to people, and it can either be whats called Microfitit could be an individual homeowner, or a church, or a small businessright up to a commercial project. But people are getting 20-year contracts for generating solar, wind or, in some cases, small hydro-electric projects. Theres some interesting things going on here in Guelph like biogas with waste from Cargill or collecting methane from the old dump. And then the fact that, to get one of these contracts, your actual equipment and installation has to have Ontario content, thats lead to all these jobs in Ontario, new jobs, and theres actually 1000 jobs in Guelph, primarily related to solar, but some to wind, so students are really interested in the green energy file Im finding.
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Is there any way in particular that you would like students to be involved in politics? How would you like students to be involved? In what way?
I want students and youth to be involved in all political arenas - not just marking an x on a ballot, although that is very, very important. Students are engaging with the electoral process in inspiring ways of their own making, like vote mobs. In a recent candidate debate, the local liberal candidate said that students dont vote. We are delighted to discover that this is not the case! Students at Guelph are engaged in political causes, activism and volunteerism of all kinds outside of the sphere of electoral politics. I want to start a genuine discussion about how we can work together to bridge the artificial divide between Queens Park and community activism. I know that you, as students, are aware that political policies affect you directly and that there are viable alternatives to politics as usual. By working
together, we can create the world that you want. We need the energy, optimism and creativity of students in all political realms to build a more fair, just society.
Ive heard that you dont feel like government is responsive to your concerns. Thats not good enough. Students in Guelph should feel theyve been listened to, and that their MPP is going to take their issues seriously, and advocate for them at Queens Park. I see the campaign itself as the beginning of an ongoing, two-way dialogue. Candidates and political parties need to earn your vote and offer you action on the things that matter most to you, like affordable education and housing, effective public transit, and building an economy where graduates can find good jobs. Some parties will tell you that the student vote doesnt matter, or theyll play on your fears to try to get your vote. I wont use scare tactics or negative politics to get your vote. I am committing to open dialogue and changeand we are so close in this race that an NDP vote is positive and strategic. Voting power on campus is significant. Exercising your democratic right can change the face of leadership in this country in a dramatic way. To learn more about what our policies, visit our website at jamesgordonndp.ca, or find us at facebook.com/ jamesgordonndp.

There are key points of our platform for students, including a four-year tuition fee freeze, reimbursement of lost tuition revenue to institutions, elimination of the provincial portion of student loan interest, tuition forgiveness for new doctors who work in under-served communities [and] a workforce entry plan for youth. The Liberals have let university tuition rise 30 per cent following their two-year freeze in 2004-06. Our commitment to students is to freeze tuition fees for four years. Since under-funded universities rely on that revenue as part of their regular operating budgets, well reimburse institutions for the loss of income, to provide stability to them. Were taking our cue from the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, whove frozen their student fees. Following their example, the Ontario NDP plans to eliminate the provincial component of interest on student debt. Well create a workforce entry plan, to ensure that graduates find good jobs. The other parties have made promises to students, but they dont help everyone equally. The Liberals might provide a tuition rebate, but it wont apply to part-time students, students in professional programs, or graduate students. It wont prevent tuition fee increases, and it wont offer relief for people who incur debt.
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In what ways would you like to see students and other youth voters involved in politics?
Its really easy when youre on campus. I know Ontario Liberals have an affiliate of our riding association as a student club, so the Ontario Young Liberals link to both the provincial Liberals and the federal Liberals and get really quite involved in things that either myself or Frank Valeriote are doing. And we work quite closely with them, and not just at campaign time because they obviously are doing lots of work on the
In what ways can students and politicians communicate, and how can each ensure there is a relationship between the two?
When theres an issue that is particularly of interest to university students, the external affairs commissioner, or whoever else is interested in that policy issue, would often come to my office and we would talk over the issue. Back when we first came into office, the Liberal government had hired Bob Rae []to have a look at university funding, and the CSA had done a lot of work here locally on what was their position, and I met with them about their particular attitudes towards university funding and one of the comments that came out of that was middle class access to OSAP. So [] when it came back to our caucus and the minister of training, colleges and universities, I passed that info on and said we really have to look at this [] and we actually did change the OSAP rules to accommodate that to some degree, so that was an example of when there was actually a direct track form CSA interest to influencing provincial policy. I would have individual groups of students come and see me sometimes, sometimes a particular club, because Im a woman and my own background is science, Ill often get requests to come and talk to groups of students about issues of women in science. [] So theres all sorts of ways in which I would interact with different groups of students, and I
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Two games and two wins for Gryphons See you on the squash soccer courts
Both mens and womens Gryphons soccer teams defeat the Western Mustangs over weekend
charles bryer
The mens and womens soccer teams were in action on Sunday Sept. 25. The mens team was matched against the undefeated heavyweights of their league, the Western Mustangs. Given Guelphs record preceding the match they were no doubt the underdogs. However, on Sunday the teams were evenly matched contrary to what the records showed. The game was deadlocked until the 65 minute, when Gryphons player Tim Flyn capitalized on an opportunity by driving a low shot into the Mustangs net. The nal minutes of the game were intense, as the Gryphons stood sturdy defensively. They managed to dominate by keeping possession of the ball and limited the Mustangs opportunities to net an equalizer. Coach Keith Mason was proud of his teams performance. Because the Western Mustangs are ranked fth in the country, this game was a big test for the Gryphons. The boys knew they had a tough game coming in, but we also knew we had the players to pull out a win, Mason recounted. Our team defended well and attacked well, especially in the second half and deserved todays win.
sasha odesse
Squash is one of those sports that unless youve actually played it, you probably hardly ever think of. Its a sport that even the Olympics have yet to adopt. The University of Guelph may not have a Varsity squash team, but there are many students at Guelph who are extremely passionate about that tiny black squashable ball from which the sport gets its name. If you havent played before, its definitely something to consider trying. This adrenaline pumping, fast paced game will leave you sweating and wanting more. Just as working out can be addictive, so can squash. Basically, players alternate hitting the ball against the front wall, keeping the ball above the tin and below the
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Courtney Whiteside winds up for a kick in the game against the Western Mustangs.
The womens soccer team also played the Western Mustangs. Like the mens team they also won, 1-0. The Gryphons started slow, but managed to hold o the energized Mustangs team. It was not until the second half that the Gryphons gathered some momentum. In the early parts of the second half, the Mustangs defense was solid, limiting scoring opportunities. Persistence proved invaluable for the Gryphons as their oensive skills continued to create opportunities to net the games rst goal. The only goal of the game was nally scored, and deservedly so, by Rachel Rennick. Despite what the goal sheet suggests, the Gryphons dominated the eld of play both oensively and defensively as the Mustangs were limited to just two shots on goal in the second half. Coach Randy Ragan was happy with the performance of the team. With modest goals of reaching the play-os this season, the win put the Gryphons into that integral play-o spot. Our goal from here is to not lose that (the play-o spot), stated Ragan. It was an important match for the team and it was a decisive win. The matches for both the mens and womens teams were great condence boosters looking ahead. The next double header in Guelph is on Oct. 2 when the womens and mens teams host Laurier at 1p.m. and 3:15p.m. respectively at the new Athletic Field Multiplex.
out line located along the top of the walls. Depending on how intensely you want to workout, you can change up balls, from a one yellow-dot ball to double-yellow dot ball. The double-yellow dot is a harder, less bouncy ball, meaning youll have to hit it harder to get it to where you want it to go. Its one of those sports that you dont need to know all the rules to play nor need to have any of the equipment to play, as you can rent both squash rackets and balls from the main desk inside the Athletic Centre. Just make sure you book one of the five squash courts before you go, either by stopping by the AC or calling in to reserve your spot. Grab a partner and your running shoes and give squash a try. Ill see you on the squash courts.
PAM DUYNSTEE
Fan of the Game

sasha odesse
When it comes to Homecoming, there are always those select few who go all out and, for that reason, really stand out. Amid the 9,500 spectators at the Homecoming game on Sept. 24, Matthew Ryu, Andrew Wilson, Brenden Bertrand, Brett Elmslie, Alex Schittenhelm, Braydon Puntillo, Jack Spettigue, Stefan Sills and Alisha Lee stood out the most in The Ontarions sta opinion. With bright red and yellow paint chipping in the sun, the nine members of this squad spelt G-R-Y-P-H-O-N-S-! as well as sported the increasingly popular striped socks and Guelph coloured bandanas. There was certainly no shortage of enthusiastic Gryphon fans like these at Homecoming; many wearing homemade Guelph t-shirts and headbands or elaborate face paintings. Guelph students not only packed Alumni Stadium and the hill, but also lled the sidewalks, reminding visiting McMaster fans that this is our house. McMaster fans may only remember the score, but let them be reminded that they sat silently throughout the rst half, watching as their players were shut down again and again by Gryphon defence. While listening to the roar of Guelph students who were undoubtedly Proud to be a Gryphon. Stand up, stand out and cheer for your favourite team and you could be Fan of the Game. Follow @TheOntarion on Twitter to nd out when were looking for Fan of the Game and it could be you and your friends in this spot.
KYLE RODRIQUEZ
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SPORTS & HEALTH
Is a gluten-free diet good or bad?

charles bryer
A university student with good nutrition is in some ways an oxymoron. University life and culture is no doubt an amazing experience for everyone. However, that very lifestyle is not always conducive to a healthy diet. Hardcore partying is a part of university life and no student should go without. Unfortunately there in lies the conundrum, as a party life typically does not help anyones diet and the associated cost of an intensied social life only adds to the nancial strain of school and the stress of schoolwork itself. Understandably, nutrition is not at the top of most students priority list, especially for the vast majority of students who are on a tight budget. A growing trend as of late pertains to eating gluten free. While most students have read or heard about gluten-free diets, the majority of student populations think that it simply entails not eating bread. In reality, gluten, a protein found in wheat, is deeply entrenched in our diets. Not only is gluten found in wheat, but also within a multitude of other grains and it is used as a food additive in many dierent types of food, from ice cream to soy sauce. It is seemingly in everything and often it is easy to mistakenly eat gluten. For example, dextrin can be made from corn or wheat, but is generally labeled the same. Dextrin made from corn is gluten free, but when made from wheat it is not. For some, eating gluten is not an option. Celiac disease is characterized by anallergic reaction to gluten. The disease is likely more common than statistics suggest, as many physicians believe it is under-diagnosed. With symptoms that range anywhere from bloating and gas to bruising and vomiting, a person can easily mistake a gluten intolerance for something else. The cause of both minor and severe symptoms is the result of the inability of the small intestine to digest gluten, which blocks the absorption of many essential nutrients. Many people highlight that for centuries our society has lived from wheat based products. Why all of a sudden is gluten so toxic? Modern science has shown that gluten can inhibit nutrient absorption. This suggests that eating bread among other wheat-based foods can be detrimental to your health. Every
SCOREBOARD
Football R u g by ( M ) R u g by ( W ) Soccer (M) Soccer (W)
LAST GAME RESULTS 09/24: Guelph vs. McMaster 13 - 37 GRYPHON SEASON STANDINGS: W L T 1 3 0
Baseball
LAST GAME RESULTS LAST GAME RESULTS LAST GAME RESULTS 09/25: 09/25: 09/25: Guelph vs. Laurier Guelph vs. Waterloo Guelph vs. York 1-0 38 - 3 54 - 3 GRYPHON SEASON GRYPHON SEASON GRYPHON SEASON STANDINGS: STANDINGS: STANDINGS: W L 2 1 T 1 W L T 3 0 0
Lacrosse (M)
LAST GAME RESULTS 09/25: Guelph vs. Western 1-0 GRYPHON SEASON STANDINGS: W L T 2 4 1
Lacrosse (W)
W L 4 3
T 1
F i e l d H o c ke y
LAST GAME RESULTS 09/25: Guelph vs. Queens 9-2 GRYPHON SEASON STANDINGS: W L T 6 4 0
LAST GAME RESULTS 09/25: Guelph vs. Toronto 0-3 GRYPHON SEASON STANDINGS: W L T 4 1 0
LAST GAME RESULTS 09/25: Guelph vs. Laurier 18 - 7 GRYPHON SEASON STANDINGS: W L T 3 1 0
LAST GAME RESULTS 09/25: Guelph vs. McGill 15 - 8 GRYPHON SEASON STANDINGS: W L 3 1 T 1
nutrient that we do ingest we need, to ensure good health and to maintain energy levels. It is almost a certainty that at least once throughout any day while walking through campus you will hear someone describing how exhausted they are. Could it be diet? The benets of limiting your gluten consumption are many. At rst, most who have successfully eliminated gluten experience a rough patch during the rst one to two months. Ironically, during that period, fatigue is a common symptom. Once over that initial adaptation period, the at feeling tends to disappear while energy levels become more sustained and constant. Most notably cravings for high calorie, high sugar foods seem to disappear and with that new
awareness, people tend to eat less processed foods. A common misconception regarding eating well and glutenfree is that it is expensive. It doesnt have to be. Eliminating gluten does not mean spending more on organic food items. Many grocery stores do sell gluten free breads, cookies, chips and other common products that people enjoy. Unfortunately many of those products are typically grossly overpriced, so knowledge of ingredients containing gluten is essential. Reading labels and through close attention to these labels, it is possible to establish a diet that is both inexpensive and nutritious. Preparing foods in advance, buying in bulk and shopping at local farmers markets all alleviate the costs associated with eating well.
Going gluten free is of course a major consideration and requires a lot of thought. Dinner outings can become a hassle and of course being a dinner guest is sometimes a challenge too. Even your party life may be aected. A favourite alcoholic beverage, most notably beer, may have to be changed to something a little harder, or less tasty. Traveling can also complicate someones gluten free habits, but all-in-all the benets are clear. There is a plethora of information on the Internet and in cookbooks available at many bookstores. With advances in science comes improved knowledge and health care. There is now a better understanding of what good nutrition is. The benets of gluten free are obvious, so it cant hurt to give it a try.
MARIANNE POINTNER
LIFE
These colours dont run
Getting reacquainted with the barbershop
tom beedham
Im an its touching my ears, get it off! kind of guy. For years this meant buzzing my dome with a number two for a utilitarian ready-for-summer-warehouse-work cut, or lengthier visits that involved switching clipper lengths and shoddy attempts at neck tapers. Its been a four-year control struggle that I attribute to an effort at self-reliance and the restrictions of a student budget. Last year, prompted by a job interview, I decided to deviate from this hobby and visit a full-time barber. I quickly realized that theres something more liberating about injecting yourself into a position of vulnerability. Unsurprisingly, the quality of the cut was far superior, and from the moment I walked past the red, white and blue poll, I realized the entire experience was nothing to be replicated in the privacy of my home bathroom; or a unisex hair salon, for that matter. In hindsight, the latter was a big part of what motivated me to cut my own hair. Before going the Emerson way Id shied away from the barbershop in favour of the unisex salon because they offered cuts for guys that were less expensive than traditional barbers offered. But when it comes to haircuts, the old maxim you get what you pay for is significantly accurate. The people that work in hair salons typically learn their trade in cosmetology school, while barbers get their educations at barber school. The key
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difference between these two places is in the tools. While cosmetology classes have students working with scissors and learning how to do dye jobs, the main tools barbers work with are clippers, which require an entirely separate technique. Thats why you can walk away from a Supercuts or a First Choice with a crappy neck taper. Theres another crucial thing thats missing from these hairspray reeking dens. Its steel,
and its got history. The straight razor has been around since at least 1680, but with the growing popularity of salons, as well as health and safety standards that require clean blades, its becoming a dying art. It also gives one hell of a clean shave, so I recommend it to anyone making a trip to the barber. As far as salons taking over their business, theres not much barbers can do. But in order to preserve the vanishing art
of the straight razors, barbers have abandoned the practice of stropping and honing, opting for disposable blades that are removed for every shave instead. This means a sanitary blade, but it also guarantees sharp steel and a clean, smooth cut. In sum, if youre looking for a traditional haircut, support your local barber, and get a straight razor shave while youre at it.
Weekly Dog
SAMANTHA DEWAELE
JESSICA HAMILTON
Teddys a good guy. He loves playing frisbee, snuggling up after a long walk, and watching Meg Ryan movies until three in the morning, but looks for love in all the wrong places. The bar scene works for some, but how do you meet people when you just want to catch bugs all day?
MARIANNE POINTNER
Gryphs Sports Lounge, located on the second oor of the Gryphon Sports Centre and a favourite place for students to go especially after hockey games, continues to be closed for renovations.
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LIFE
Make your own rock candy

beth purdon-mclellan
Rock candy is a wonderful example of classic confectionary, and is essentially the crystallization of sugar on a larger scale. You heat the water so that more sugar can be dissolved. As it cools, it forces the sugar to collect in clumps for you to enjoy. You will need: 3 cups of sugar 1 cup of water A clean glass jar Cotton string or wooden kabob stick Pencil Food colouring (optional) to 1 tsp avouring oil or extract (optional) paper clip or wire (optional) Directions: Heat water and sugar together in a pan. Stir the mixture until all the sugar has dissolved and the syrup is just beginning to boil. Do not over boil the mixture, as that will create a dierent, although still tasty, candy. Add food colouring or avour Pour mixture into a jar and let it cool. In the meant time, you need to prepare a stick or string for the sugar to crystallize on. Another option if you want to try something dierent is to bend a paper clip or piece of wire into cool shapes and then attach them to a string. Whichever you choose, you must rst create seeds for the crystal to attach to. To do this, dip you shape in water and then roll it in the sugar. Next, you need to hang the string in the sugar solution. If you have chosen a string, simply tie it to a pencil, and lay the pencil across the mouth of the jar. If you chose a kabob stick, you need to tape it perpendicular to the pencil. It is extremely important that none of your shapes touch the side of the jar, or else the sugar will bond it to the glass Leave it in the solution until enough crystals have formed. This usually takes a couple days.
Food and drink

Pairing beer with your meal
duncan day-myron
Wine has a long history as being the gourmands drink of choice. People fashion entire careers out of wine connoisseurship; write books on the subject; and magazines, cookbooks and newspapers often have features on pairing food with wine. Some of the rules of food and wine are so popular and widespread champagne with strawberries, no red wine with sh it seems every food has a wine, and every wine has a food. But I dont like wine. Beer doesnt have that same reputation. Its generally the drink of the everyman, and generally is paired with everyman kind of foods: burgers, chicken wings, nachos. Bar food. But beer is a complicated drink, and while it may be easier to tell a red from a white from a ros, the dierences between an ale and a lager are pretty signicant. Even the dierent kinds of ales can run the gamut from a light and refreshing Belgian wheat beer, to a heavy Irish stout. The dening avour characteristics of beer are usually determined by the amounts of hops and malt. Hoppy beer is generally on the bitter side, while malted beer is usually sweeter. There are other things, known as adjuncts, which can also aect the avour, colour and feel of a beer, such as the malted roasted oats in stout, or the rice and corn in many American lagers, which are cheaper and also make the beer lighter in colour and taste. Lagers such as most domestics like Canadian, Labatt and Budweiser pair well with spicy foods because of this. Heavily spiced foods like chicken wings will be overpowering to the palate, and darker, more avourful beers wont be able to compete. Wheat beers like Hoegaarden or Mill Streets Belgian Wit are also good choices here. Theyre also great choices for lighter meals, such as cold dinners or lunches, for the opposite reason. A delicately avoured meal would be overpowered by a stronger beer. Darker beers, such as brown and amber ales, are good for heartier meals such as meat and potatoes dishes. Soups and stews tend to hold their own against stouts and porters quite well, and a good IPA (not Keiths) can accompany almost any hot meal without issue. My favourite beer-with-food combo is a British bitter, such as Boddingtons or Tetleys, with a dark, strong curry. Fish are a tricky area, much like they are with wine. Lagers are a better choice with them as well, but most domestic lagers are far too sweet to pair well. Dryer lagers and pilseners, such as Mill Street Organic, Pilsner Urquell or ywiec, are the way to go. Finally, with dessert, you will want to nd something strong and sweet. Porters have a thick, earthy avour, reminiscent of chocolate and coee, which go well with darker, richer desserts, although maybe only by the half pint. There are also beers with fruit adjuncts, such as strawberries and raspberries, which are often available in larger LCBO outlets, which can accompany lighter or fruit based desserts perfectly. And then there are the increasibly popular Belgian Dubbels and Tripels, such as Mill Streets Betelgeuse or Aigem Dubbel, are excellent dessert or after-dinner beers. They have a signicantly higher alcohol content, occasionally as high as 11 or 12 per cent, and are also exceptionally sweet, often with avour notes ranging from honey, to berries, to bubble gum. There is a beer for every meal. Whether its light, dark, or in between. Step outside of your comfort zone, try dierent brands, and become familiar with dierent styles and dierent avours, and soon enough youll be able to order from a beer menu when you order your food and know itll be a combo that works. Unless its breakfast, in which case anything goes.
COURTESY
Ecobits
Grocery bags: reusable?
rakshika rajakaruna
Trips to Zehrs, Metro or No Frills often entail the use of plastic grocery bags provided by the store with a charge of ve cents a bag at some locations. What can be disturbing about such bags is how they can contribute extra litter around campus and even create more waste per consumer. As students of the University of Guelph, one of the greenest universities across Ontario, we can do our part in limiting the use of plastic grocery bags and maximizing them as the same time. For example, the next time you make your way down to a grocery store to purchase your favourite frozen pizza or a midnight snack, bring some grocery bags of your own from the last time you got groceries. Youll reduce the amount of grocery bags that end up at landlls and help save yourself ve cents depending on the grocery store. Canvas bags, such as the ones that are handed out to each new student in their residence rooms at the beginning of the school year, can also be used to help carry back those groceries. Bookstore and Hospitality canvas bags are a common trend on campus to be carrying groceries in as well. So whether its your turn to get the groceries for your house or youre desperately running out of milk, trips to the grocery store can be environmentally friendly by reusing plastic grocery bags or those spiy U of G Guelph tote bags. Big Idea: Dont get new grocery bags when youre in line to pay, reuse old ones or bring bags that you would use again from home.
MARIANNE POINTNER
LIFE
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The 20-year-old virgin

shireen noble
When I was in third year, one of my friends had a secret that she absolutely had to get off of her chest. Since she knew I was involved with a sexuality research group, it was pretty easy for her to bring sex into the conversation. Then, as if it was all one word, she blurted out her secret: Im still a virgin. I wasnt surprised by what she told me Id talked to plenty of other peers whod never had sex before. What did surprise me, though, is how shameful she thought this secret was. She was convinced that she was the only virgin in university. After all, most students go out to the bars and pick up every weekend. Floor-cest (having sex with another student who lives in the same residence section) ran rampant in first year. And everyone who has a partner is having sex, right? Not so much. Before we go any further with this, lets clear up what people are talking about when theyre discussing virginity. It could actually refer to a lot of different things. Someone who has only engaged in oral sex (giving, receiving or both) might not consider themselves a virgin. Someone who has been penetrated (by fingers, tongues, toys, etc.) might consider themselves devirginized. Same goes for the person who was doing the penetrating. Penis-in-vagina and anal sex seem to be the gold standard for defining virginity loss. Of course, these definitions pose lots of problems when you consider that some couples might not have a penis or a vagina. Its important to realize that not all students are heterosexual, and that these traditional definitions of virginity may exclude them. Essentially, virginity is something that may be a selfimposed label rather than a widely agreed-upon construct. The fact of the matter is that yes, there are people who come to university who have had sex. There are people who start having sex very soon after coming to university. But there are also people who havent had sex yet, and probably more than you think. Many of us come into university believing that university is little more than a non-stop booze-binge with lots of casual sex. After all, thats what we see on TV and hear about when our older schoolmates come back home after their first year. And while a non-drinker might choose to associate more with people who dont drink, its not like we screen our friends for their sexual experiences before we head out for a movie together. Its not something that we talk about as much. Why might someone not have had sex? Maybe they had strict parents in high school and werent allowed to date. Maybe they didnt find anyone they were interested in dating in high school. Or maybe they did, but they didnt want to have sex. Maybe they didnt feel safe dating the people they were attracted to until they came to university. Maybe theyre focused on other things. Maybe theyve made a choice not to have sex until theyre in a serious relationship, engaged, married, 30, etc. Maybe the opportunity hasnt come up. Maybe its many of the reasons listed above. Maybe its none of them. Wellness Centre and Student Health Services, both located in the JT Powell Building. If youre sexually active, I hope its fabulous. But if youre planning on having sex with the first person who says yes just so you can say youve had sex, maybe its something worth reconsidering. There are plenty of good reasons to have sex, and theres nothing wrong with waiting for the right circumstances. University is a great time to explore who you are sexually, and part of that includes trying things out when you feel ready or comfortable. Remember: information that you share about yourself as a sexual person what youve done, what you havent, what you like, what you want to try, the names of your previous partners, your favourite sex toys, your fantasies, your curiosities or your turn-offs is up to you.
But if youre planning on having sex with the rst person who says yes just so you can say youve had sex, maybe its something worth reconsidering.
Bottom line: if you and your partner want to have sex, there are tons of excellent resources on campus where you can get all the information you need to do so safely, such as the
Online shopping
jessica avolio
Online shopping, better known as Buying completely rad stu o the Internet is something everyone should explore at some point. Not only can you nd clothing, accessories, bags, shoes, you name it, but you will probably end up with something no one else around you has and you will likely receive a whole bunch of compliments as a result. The most well-known online shopping locations are eBay and Amazon. They are obviously great for everything in general, but it is a great resource for fashion and you will probably be able to nd what you are looking for at a reasonable price. You can shop for things like tights on eBay and nail polish on Amazon, but you can obviously go crazy with the search engine and nd just about anything your heart desires. For really awesome accessories (especially sunglasses) there is Fredare, which also has a pretty wide selection of random things, like the hamburger phone from Juno. So it is a good place to look for gifts ideas. Etsy is a place full of handmade and vintage items and MyTights is full of crazy tights, pantyhose, and more. Some other notable sites are @Seoul, Lulus, Modcloth and Nasty Gal. Sites like Karmaloop, Zappos and Supremebeing will have guys clothing as well. One of the ultimate places for really awesome stu is Asos, which is based out of the UK. The best part is shipping is free, but denitely expect the shipping to take longer than what is estimated. Solestruck is a noteworthy site if you are looking for new shoes for both men and women. With the slogan To rid the world of ugly shoes, you know they mean business. While the products have a slightly higher price range, you will be guaranteed good-quality shoes that you will probably fall in love with. Stores such as Forever XXI have recently started shipping to Canada which is exciting news since their clothing is aordable and on trend. Other sites such as American Apparel and Urban Outtters, who recently lowered their shipping to $10 from $30, will ship to Canada. One site to denitely keep in mind is Shopstyle. If you type any keyword into their search engine, from brand names to products, it will compile multiple sites that oer what you want, and that way you can nd the best deal. There are also some higher-end sites that oer discounted designer clothes such as The Outnet, Farfetch, Piperlime and Bluey. The only thing you need to worry about with online shopping is shipping costs, or even taxes if the item is being shipped internationally. All the sites will list this information on their shipping page. Also, if you are worried about t or size, most sites will have a comprehensive sizing guide or even a comment section full of reviews on how accurate the sizing is. So go out and explore the world of online shopping on the interwebs, because you will denitely not be disappointed.
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OPINION
Following the CSA by-elections this week, Ontario residents are given the opportunity to hit the polls to vote in the provincial election on Oct. 6 or in advanced voting polls. Both elections, though on vastly dierent levels, are imperative in providing people with a chance to express their views and actively participate in democracy. If students are willing to wait in lengthy line-ups at the bank machine on campus or waiting to buy a sub for lunch, than the line to cast a ballot for the provincial election is minimal when you consider the power that exists at the end of that line. Students and student leaders at the University of Guelph have consistently placed a great deal of eort into inspiring the student body to be active in politics on every level. Although the message to vote may seem redundant, such a responsibility cannot be stressed enough as it is the heart and soul of our democracy. When you are casting your ballots this week and next, take the time to reect on the importance of your vote. You are given a chance to decide your future as a student at the University of Guelph and as residents of Ontario. See you at the end of the line.
Fire Away
Mark your future with an X
stephanie rennie
A seemingly simple sign can transform into an expression, a form of power, a voice of its own. The X gently marked on the ballot sheet, or the essential click of a mouse, both allowing you as students and as Ontario residents, the chance to have a say in your future. Within our campus bubble lled with looming midterms, Central Student Association [CSA] by-elections are well underway. Campaign week will extend from Sept. 26-30, with voting opportunities from Sept. 28-30. This election is crucial in employing your power to decide what is best for your university. As students, the university becomes a microcosmic city as we eat, study, learn, live, and sometimes even work within a small radius of the school. As a result, students are naturally very attached to the school on social, nancial, academic, and even political levels. For the duration of our time here, no matter how surprisingly short or painfully long, we are all connected to the many outlets of the university, including the CSA. In the by-election this week, students have not only the ability, but the responsibility, to elect the Communications and Corporate Aairs Commissioner. For those in CME or OVC, they are given the opportunity to elect representation on the CSA Board of Directors. By electing the Communications and Corporate Aairs Commissioner for the 2011-12 school year, students are deciding who will best represent and ght for the needs of the student body. It is the responsibility for students to become informed on all candidates platforms and to thoughtfully vote for the platform that will best represent their interests. This isnt high school anymore. The days of student council being a popularity contest are over. It is the obligation of Guelph students to become politically active on campus. Some people are more energetic and involved with university politics than others; nevertheless, it is essential for all students to take the time not only to vote this week, but to make an informed decision. If people can absentmindedly waste away hours creeping people on Facebook that they hardly know, taking the time to look into the platforms of potential candidates for upcoming elections shouldnt be considered time consuming.
Life in the stacks

cort egan
For those of you in search of Mike Ridleys column, Open Content, it has, like all good things in life, come to an end. This space has changed. Mike will be starting a two year sabbatical in January and, while he will continue to be active in a university environment, it will now be in the role of a student. During Mikes term as Chief Librarian and CIO, the role of the library on campus has changed. The University of Guelph Library was one of the first to introduce a Learning Commons, it was among the first to embrace the concept of library as Academic Town Square, and it was quick to forge active partnerships with other groups on campus such as the Mathematics and Statistics Centre, the Branch Research Data Centre, the Data Resource Centre, and the recently opened Physics Learning Centre, Chemistry Learning Centre and Science Commons. Mikes life in the stacks has changed the stacks. In view of Mikes departure, weve decided to change the focus of this column to the library user. How has the library changed for you? How would you like to see it evolve? Whats working well? What can we improve? Every two weeks well discover someone in the stacks and find out how that person is using the library space and what improvements we can make to better suit the needs of students and faculty. Well also report back on what weve done to make the improvements that youve requested. the Canadian cookbooks collection and the theatre sets. She was familiar with the Learning Commons having used Writing Services (which led to a conversation on the oxford comma, and not the song by Vampire Weekend) and taken a course with an SLG leader. Coincidentally, she was given a tour of the place by Mike Ridley last year in preparation for some fundraising work she did for the Archives. Paulina is also on the CSA exec, which may explain why we found her working in the library on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. When conducting research for zoology courses, Paulina primarily relies on electronic journals which shell discover either through Primo or Pub Med; with her arts and humanities classes she might start her research with a quick Wikipedia search to nd a starting point, and then troll the stacks. Using the stacks as a search tool gives her a wide perspective on a given subject without relying on Google searches or having to worry about credibility. Paulina will then read bits of information from the various resources she nds, determine a thesis topic and then narrow her search. Most of Paulinas early research habits were formed by the TAs in her classes she has never asked for help from a librarian other than when her bar code would not work on her card. For Paulina, the main role of the library is to provide students with a quiet, comfortable space to study and access resources, which she says were doing fairly well. What were not doing very well is mapping out how to nd resources and how to make sense of the cataloguing system, which can seem somewhat arbitrary at times. It took almost a year for Paulina to learn that we actually carry popular ction. The Library is in the process of replacing and updating all of the buildings signage. We are also producing pocket-sized oor maps that should help students nd resources. If there are other improvements that you would like to see the library make, send a note to the Ontarion at oneditor@ uoguelph.ca with Life in the Stacks as the subject line. Your comments will get to us and will be published in the next column. Cort Egan is the Communications Manager for the Library and CCS.
Paulina
Location: PN 686 (4th floor stacks); section on Arthurian Legend. Paulina, originally from Newmarket, was working on an essay on King Arthurs effect on British life (an unusual topic for a Zoology major with a German minor). When I found her she was clutching copies of Arthurs Britain by Leslie Alcock and Myth, Rulership, Church and Charters, edited by J. Barrow and A. Wareham. I like to take a few arts and humanities courses, Paulina explained. It stops me from going too crazy and offers a nice counter-balance to my otherwise heavy science workload. Paulina betrayed an impressive knowledge of the library. She easily rhymed off several of the key collections in the archives the Scottish Collection, the Lucy Maud Montgomery Collection,
EDITORIAL
The ways of youth have always mystied older generations there is a saying that parents do not understand their children and what likely continues to be the source of complete astonishment is that young people do not vote. Voter apathy is a concern across the nation, but much of that concern is concentrated on the lower age brackets. The total voter turnout for the May 2 elections was 57 per cent. It is estimated that only 37 per cent of youth voters between 18-24 years came to the polls. This means that in the Guelph area, only approximately 18,500 people between the ages of 18-24 voted in the federal election. The total enrollment at the University of Guelph for the 2010-2011 academic year was 19,400 students. The numbers still dont add up: even if we were to assume the every single one of those votes was cast by a university student, the number of students still exceed the number of ballots cast. As it were, the total number of ballots cast in the 2011 election at the university polling station was just over one thousand. Now, credit must be given where credit is due: there are many students who advocate participation in the elections. It shouldnt be forgotten that Guelph was home to the rst vote mob. CSA is doing their part, as are other campus groups aliated with leading political parties. There is some momentum on university campuses; according to a study done by election Canada on youth voting, students are more likely to vote than nonstudents within the same age bracket. Students who advocate democracy by devoting time and energy to motivate their peers should be recognized. That still doesnt change the fact that despite all the eort, youth voter participation hovers at a number as low as 37 per cent. Hopefully, a dance party in neon blue election shirts can convince students to vote. Provincial elections are particularly important because the provincial government is responsible for many of the services we encounter on a daily basis. As a post-secondary student, you already have at least 14 years of education under your belt, a contribution from the provincial government. Health care is subsidized, as well as home energy. But for many, the biggest role the provincial government plays in our lives is through tuition. Without question, tuition is an incredible expense and often becomes the main nancial priority. OSAP presents a dicult issue: would students need OSAP if tuition costs werent so
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Nobody likes the silent treatment: Use your vote

high? Students often perceive high tuition costs as the provincial governments indierence. Instead wondering about when and if tuition will change, students should start voicing that there is a problem. Our candidates have planned very dierent approaches regarding post secondary education, but the only way to make sure these include the views of students is to vote. As university students, we are placing a signicant investment in our future. By not voting, we are letting others pick that future for us. In the candidates debate, Andrea Horwath retold stories of parents who worried about their children who are unemployed despite multiple degrees. Why are our parents speaking on our behalf? Where is the concern for our own welfare? For a group of individuals who want to be considered adults, this trend is extremely paternalistic. When students dont vote, it allows the vote of older generations to determine party ridings. Is that what we want; our parents to pick our government for us? At the present time, students can take out loans from the provincial government with a relatively low interest rate subsidized by Ontario tax payers. Its important to note that though we are not paying the subsidy right now, we will be paying into it once we graduate as part of provincial taxes. The loan is considered an investment in your future role in the work force. Most of us at this point in our lives have not left the lowest income brackets, but that may change. As someone who pays tax, and has invested signicant amount of money to reach a higher level of employment (and therefore more tax), it seems to be a good idea to choose where that money will go. All of us have access to the party leaders either on Facebook or Twitter. Sitting at the back of any lecture hall can attest to this. It is dicult to maintain that there is no time to follow the election when you are browsing pictures of lolcatz during a paid lecture especially when your fellow Guelph students are holding vote mobs on national television. The university has created a letter so that students living on campus have proof of residency to register in the Guelph riding. Many of the provincial parties websites oer to nd your local candidate by simply plugging in your postal code. There are more polling stations, more opportunities to vote in advance, and voting technologies to make sure there is accessibility for all citizens. The only way to make it any easier would be to vote for you, and that is not democracy.
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