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THE CSSA CONNECTION

 The  Communication  Studies  Student  Association     OCT/NOV  09  


Newsletter  

A Message From
The Presidents

IN THIS ISSUE
 
   A  Message  from  the  Presidents    1  
   Month  at  a  Glance  (January)    1  
   Catching  Up  With  CSSA        2  
   In  Other  News...          3  
   ”‹–‡”Ũ•‘”‡”          6  
 

Dear  CSSA  members,  


   
As  your  CSSA  Co-­presidents,  it  gives  us  great  pleasure  to  welcome  you  
to  the  CSSA  team.  We  are  pleased  to  have  such  a  high  member  turn  out  this  
year!  As  many  of  you  have  already  experienced,  our  executive  team  has  been  
hard  at  work  preparing  exciting  events  to  give  you  the  experience  you  need  to  
succeed.    
We  hope  you  will  think  of  the  CSSA  as  a  place  to  connect  with  like-­
minded  individuals  and  to  make  new  friends.  Our  club  would  be  nothing  without  
interested  students  like  you  to  plan  events  for,  so  we  urge  you  to  get  involved.  
We  look  forward  to  meeting  you  all  in  the  upcoming  year!    
 
Diana  Golts  &  Natasha  Lachapelle-­Lampkin  
Co-­Presidents  of  the  CSSA  2009-­2010  

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Fresh  Start     Toronto  Star    
Wavy  Zhao,  Co-­‐Director  of  W&P   Wavy  Zhao,  Co-­‐Director  of  W&P  
   
  It  seems  like  ages  ago,  but          
OHW¶VUHZLQGEDFNWRODVWPRQWK¶V     Earlier  this  month,  the  Writing  &  Publishing    
general  assembly.  I  remember  there   Committee  went  on  a  tour  of  the  Toronto  Star.  The  tour  was  led  
was  a  mix  of  excitement  and  anxiety   by  Alex  Posadzki,  an  intern  in  the  Radio  Room  at  the  Star  and  
in  the  air  as  the  execs  prepared  to   the  Editor-­in-­Chief  of  Excalibur,  who  showed  us  around  the  
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new  and  familiar  members  alike.  The     also  had  the  opportunity  to  sit  down  with  Roger  Gillespie  (Senior  
turnout  was  better  than  expected   Editor,  Training  and  Development)  to  discuss  the  current  state  
and  many  students  were  receptive  to   of  the  newspaper  industry.  We  also  talked  about  other  topics,  
our  message  and  purpose.     including  the  big  question  about  the  future  of  print,  the  decline  in  
Remember  the  sexy  commercials   newspapers  in  particular  (Of  course!),  which  is  being  rocked  by  
and  the  playful  door  prizes?  Apart   the  popularity  of  new  media  and  digital  media.  Here,  he  shared  
from  the  formalities,  there  were  also   with  us  some  of  his  own  insights  and  projections.  We  also  spent  
fun  and  games  to  reinforce  the  spirit  of  the  CSSA.   some  time  talking  about  internship  opportunities  at  the  Star.  
  Those  interested  can  find  more  details  outlined  on  their  website.  
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LGHDV1HZHYHQWVDUHRQO\SDUWRIWKH&66$¶VDJHQGDIRUWKLV\HDU5HFHQWO\ZH          For  writers,  this  was  a  chance  to  see  what  the  working    
set  up  a  new  blog  that  keeps  up  with  all  committee  updates,  as  well  as  news  and   environment  is  for  journalists.  It  provided  us  with  some  new    
events  extending  beyond  the  university  campus.  We  also  have  a  new  YouTube   insights  into  the  industry  and  was  a  valuable  learning    
Channel  (CSSAYORKU),  courtesy  of  the  Broadcasting  Committee,  where  you   experience,  something  quite  different  from  what  a  classroom  
can  get  a  chance  to  post  and  respond  to  Vlogs.  Our  goal,  and  the  purpose  of     can  offer.  For  this  reason,  these  kinds  of  experiences  are    
engaging  with  multimedia,  is  to  help  you  achieve  the  purpose  of  each  committee.   important  and  they  can  give  you  that  extra  edge  in  the  future.  
  Similar  events  will  be  offered  throughout  the  year  by  each    
         So  far,  everything  is  running  smoothly.  And  thanks  to  Laura  Di  Girolamo,  our   committee,  so  be  sure  to  take  advantage  of  them  while  you  can.  
newsletter  got  a  wonderful  facelift!    
           And  if  you  have  not  already,  but  would  like  to  hear  from  
         We  are  extremely  pleased  and  excited  about  the  new  and  improved  CSSA,   someone  who  attended  the  tour,  you  can  visit  our  CSSA    
and  we  hope  you  are  too!  If  you  have  any  feedback  for  us,  you  can  find  each   <RX7XEHFKDQQHO'RQ¶WIRUJHWWRVXEVFULEH  
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from  you!  

Lights,  Camera,  MTV!  


Stephanie  Directo,  Co-­‐Director  of  BR  
 
         At  the  corner  of  Yonge  and  Davenport,  in  downtown  Toronto,  a  group  of  excited  members  from  
the  CSSA  met  to  go  on  a  tour  of  The  Masonic  Temple.  This  building  is  home  to  MTV  Canada,  and  
our  group  got  an  inside  scoop  on  what  goes  on  behind  the  scenes  of  the  famed  broadcaster  of  pop  
culture.  
 
         The  tour  began  with  an  introduction  given  by  Rich  Wilkinson,  Audience  Coordinator  and  previ-­
ous  intern  for  MTV.  He  shared  with  us  his  start  at  MTV  and  how  broadcasting  hopefuls  (like  many  
of  us)  can  join  the  MTV  bandwagon.  Wilkinson  suggested  to  those  interested  in  completing  the  four  
to  five  month  MTV  internship  in  2010  to  apply  now.  Internships  are  based  on  the  interests  of  the  
individual,  making  interning  at  MTV  not  only  fun,  but  also  flexible  and  hands-­on.  
 
         Scott  Winechuk,  Partnership  Producer  for  MTV,  then  met  with  us.  He  led  the  tour  last  year,  and  
he  knows  a  lot  about  the  history  of  The  Masonic  Temple,  which  by  the  way,  he  claims  is  haunted.  
From  the  studio,  we  were  led  to  the  production  room,  which  housed  all  the  cool  television  screens  
and  buttons  used  to  make  the  magic  of  live  television  happen.  Later,  we  entered  into  the  deep  
depths  of  the  building,  an  almost  cave-­like  environment  that  is  home  to  the  editors  who  dwell  in  the  
windowless  rooms.  We  then  ventured  to  the  most  visually  pleasing  room,  where  all  of  the  marketing  and  business  goes  down.  The  MTV  architectural  
designers  made  this  red  room  look  patriotic  and  modern;;  they  even  maintained  the  historical  footprints  of  its  Masonic  roots  by  keeping  the  old,  exposed  
brick  wall.  We  strolled  through  the  design  room,  where  computer  experts  create  the  cool  computer  graphics  we  see  on  our  television  screens  during  
commercial  breaks  of  our  favourite  shows  like  The  Hills  (totally  unbiased).  Lastly,  we  entered  the  glorious  parliament-­style  hall²the  most  haunted  of  
all.  It  is  empty  now  after  the  computer  stations  that  once  occupied  the  space  were  moved  to  the  new  CTV  building.  
 
         Finally,  we  stood  in  the  VIP  line  for  MTV  Live.  As  it  turned  out,  we  made  up  the  bulk  of  the  audience.  Towards  the  end  of  the  event,  we  were  each  
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Tours                Guest  Speakers              Workshops  

Šƒ–Ũ•’Š”‰›Ž‡ř †‘‘”  
Recess,  and  Fashion  PR    
Cathy  Sliwka,  Co-­‐Director  of  PR  
 
         The  Public  Relations  Committee  has  been  keeping  busy,  with  three  events  in  the  first  term.    
           
  The  first  event  was  an  on-­site  info  session  at  Argyle  Communications.  Two  members  of  
the  Argyle  team  spoke  to  us  about  their  jobs  doing  PR  in  an  agency  setting.  As  an  agency  they  
provide  many  services  to  their  various  clients  including  media  relations,  media  skills  training,  
and  crisis  management,  to  name  a  few.  They  operate  on  a  schedule,  where  they  document  
how  much  time  was  devoted  to  each  client,  which  then  constitutes  a  basis  for  their  pay.  Over-­
all,  we  learned  that  PR  in  an  agency  setting  is  a  great  opportunity  to  learn  about  the  various  
facets  of  the  communication  sphere  while  working  with  many  different  clients.    
 
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band  arrives  on  set  for  their  media  events.  This  is  just  one  of  the  many  things  we  learned  from  
publicist  Joanne  Setterington.  Joanne  meddled  around  in  publicity  before  eventually  starting  
her  own  company,  Indoor  Recess.  She  came  in  to  share  her  experiences  with  us  at  our  Music  
PR  Info  Session.  She  works  with  various  artists  in  Toronto  and  is  also  responsible  for  the  pub-­
licity  of  various  foreign  artists,  who  call  upon  her  to  do  their  publicity  while  they  are  in  the  country.  Aside  from  writing  preVVUHOHDVHVIRUDQDUWLVW¶V
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works  as  a  publicist  for  the  aforementioned  designers,  in  New  York  and  Toronto,  respectively.  She  is  also  the  main  media  contact  for  FAT.  This  is  
quite  a  feat  for  someone  who  is  only  twenty  and  still  studying  at  Ryerson  University.  Michelle  spoke  to  us  at  out  Fashion  PR  Info  Session  about  all  
the  things  involved  in  fashion  PR,  as  well  as  a  very  helpful  TOP  10  list  of  tips  for  publicists.  Being  creative  is  a  key  asset,  one  that    
Michelle  most  certainly  demonstrated  with  her  jellybean  business  card  give-­away.  Lots  of  coffee,  time  managing  skills,    
dedication  and  persistence  are  necessary  to  survive  as  a  publicist  in  fashion.  

York              Toronto           Communications  

The  Scotiabank  Giller  Prize  Gala  


Allison  Perez  Lawan,  W&P  Member  
 
  On  November  10th    2009,  the  Scotiabank  *LOOHU3UL]H*DODWRRNSODFHDW7RURQWR¶V)RXU6HDVRQV+RWHODQGZDVDEODFNWLHGLQQHUDnd  
awards  assembly.  A  magical  night  meant  to  honour  five  Canadian  authors  for  their  fictional  novels  of  2009.  
 
  The  event  has  been  around  for  many  years,  and  has  gathered  great  Canadian  authors  who  have  contributed  to  a  history  of  prestigious  
works  of  Canadian  literature.  It  was  founded  by  Jack  Rabinovitch  in  1994  to  honor  his  wife,  Doris  Giller,  a  literary  journalist.  It  is  a  night  that  has  
been  organized  for  many  years  with  proud  sponsorship  and  support  of  Scotiabank  and  has  been  broadcasted  live  by  Bravo!,  BookTelevison,  and  
CTV.  The  Scotiabank  Giller  Prize  awards  $50,000  to  the  author  of  the  best  Canadian  fictional  novel  while  $5,000  was  rewarded  to  each  of  the  
four  finalists.  
 
  Linden  MacIntyre  was  the  announced  that  winner  of  the  2009  Scotiabank  Giller  Prize  for  his  own  novel,  "The  Bishop's  Man."  The  panel  of  
three  judges  including  Canadian  Alistair  MacLeod,  American  Russell  Banks  and  Brit  Victoria  Glendinning,  had  eliminated    a  hundred  novels  to  a  
shortlist  of  five,  and  then  to  the  one  to  be  awarded  the  Giller  grand  prize.  
 
  Throughout  the  year,  all  across  Canada  there  have  been  thirty  public  library  systems,  a  hundred  and  fifty  bookstores,  thirty-­three  post    
secondary  schools,  along  with  1,010  Scotiabank  branches  promoting  Canadian  literature  to  Canadian  readers.  The  CSSA  had  three  members  
volunteer  that  night  to  help  tie  up  loose  ends.  From  getting  books  signed  to  handing  out  place  cards,  to  meeting  Rick  Mercer  and  Margaret  At-­
wood,  the  three  CSSA  members  had  quite  the  night.  It  surely  was  a  night  to  remember.  
York              Toronto           Communications  

CSSA  Does  Fashion  Week  


Alanna  Fallis,  W&P  member  
   
 
 
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again  greeted  by  Torontonians,  as  well  as  members  of  the  CSSA,  many  of  
whom  took  advantage  of  the  opportunity  to  volunteer  throughout  the  week.  This  
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between  October  19th  and  24th.  Toronto  fashion  lovers  witnessed  an    
accumulation  of  various  style  trends  ranging  from  the  largely  popular  David  
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Fashion  Week  also  opened  its  doors  to  up-­and-­coming  designers  such  as,  
Brandon  R.Dwyer  and  Jessica  Biffi,  both  of  whom  received  wide  acclaim  on  
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         This  season,  the  heart  of  the  Fashion  Week,  was  at  King  and  Shaw,  in  the  
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held  on  the  Exhibition  Place  grounds  at  Liberty  Grand,  The  Windsor  Arms    
Hotel,  Muzik  nightclub,  and  its  most  recent  and  longest  running  location:    
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evolving  fashion  industry:  like  the  cycle  of  fashion,  the  home  of  the  Show  adapts  to  new  and  improved  venues.  In  contrast  to  Nathan    
Phillips  Square,  1030  King  St.  West  provided  a  concrete  standing  structure,  which  can  also  accommodate  the  LG  Fashion  Week  tents.  
The  new  layout  provided  indoor  plumbing  and  heating,  washrooms  and  a  legitimate  street  address,  making  accessibility  to  the  event  much  
easier.  
 
         CSSA  members²many  of  whom  are  returning  volunteers²provided  
their  time  and  efforts  to  Brill  Communications  Inc,  the  PR  firm  that  helps  to  
run  the  fashion  week  events.  For  new  volunteers  the  experience  was    
overwhelming  at  first,  yet  many  learned  early  on  that  you  need  to  be  quick,    
easily  adaptable,  and  flexible  with  whatever  position  or  job  you  are  given.  
The  runway  room,  front  door,  backstage  and  guest  entrance  were  crowded  
with  attendees  that  CSSA  members  helped  and  ushered  to  their  seats.  
Many  students  find  it  difficult  to  volunteer  during  the  school  year,  but  when  
the  CSSA  provides  opportunities  like  this  it  is  hard  to  decline.  
 
         Not  only  is  the  work  experience  noteworthy  on  paper,  but  the    
gratification  of  volunteering  in  such  a  stimulating  environment  is  well  worth  
the  bickering  guests,  confusing  directions  and  exhausting  hours.  Give  it  up  
for  the  Public  Relations  Committee,  who  organized  such  a  fun,  exciting  and  
worthwhile  experience  for  members  of  the  CSSA!  

We  Had  A  Reading  Week?  


Stephanie  McLean,  W&P  Member  
 
  2FWREHUWKWRWKZDV<RUN¶VILUVWRIILFLDO)DOO5HDGLQJ:HHNRUZDVLW",WFDQQRWHYHQEHFDOOHGDZHHN,WZDV7KDQNVJiving  Day  plus  
four  days!  Apparently,  this  time  was  to  give  students  a  break,  but  from  what?  It  had  only  been  just  over  a  month  after  school  started;;  all  the  time  
consuming  assignments  had  not  been  handed  out  yet.  Teachers  also  scheduled  midterms  around  this  week.  Some  students  had  their  midterms  
before,  while  others  were  overloaded  with  them  after.    
 
  York  offered  many  events  and  activities  for  students  to  adjust  and  adapt  to  the  university  lifestyle  during  that  week.  Were  students  not    
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students  when  asked  thought  that  the  reading  week  was  a  complete  failure.  Jessica  Forde,  third  year  French  Studies  student  at  GlHQGRQVDLG³,
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  Students  got  so  used  to  their  school  schedules  with  having  to  wake  up  early  that  the  reading  week  did  not  give  them  more  time,  they  just  
slept  in  their  beds  instead  of  in  what  would  have  been  their  classes.  It  would  be  assumed  that  students  would  use  this  opportunity  to  catch  up  on  
readings,  but  many  were  not  yet  overloaded.  When  asked  if  she  considered  the  reading  week  a  success  or  failure,  Heather  McInroy,  third  year    
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York              Toronto           Communications  

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Second  City  
Alanna  Fallis,  W&P  Member  
 
  Exams  driving  you  crazy?  Wallet  feeling  the  pinch?  Low  on  entertainment?  Looking  for  a  good  laugh?  Second  City  has  the  solution.  Second  
City  has  their  main  stage  show  performing  Tuesday  through  Sunday  at  their  51  Mercer  St.  location.  This  wholly  Canadian-­owned  company    
FRQWLQXHVWRWKULYHWRGD\ZLWKWRQJXHµQFKHHNKLODULW\LQShut  Up  and  Show  Us  Your  Tweets.  
           
  I  had  never  been  to  a  Second  City  show,  and  I  now  question  my  judgment  as  to  why  I  never  ventured  downtown  to  experience  the  eclectic  
atmosphere  that  the  theatre  provides.  The  theatre  itself  is  unique,  and  the  seating  arrangements  vary  whether  you  prefer  a  table  and  chairs  or  a  
view  from  the  top  of  the  balcony.  Either  way,  you  are  guaranteed  to  enjoy  yourself!  
 
         The  show  caters  to  the  youth  of  today  with  references  to  Canadian  politics,  social  networking,  drug-­dealing  imitations  and  of  course,  the  always  
humorous  and  inappropriate  slapstick  comedy.    µ:KLWHSHRSOHVWHUHRW\SHV¶µ:HORYHWRFRPSODLQLQ7RURQWR¶DQGWKHPRFNHU\RI6teven  Harper  
are  just  a  few  of  the  noteworthy  sketches  worth  mentioning  in  this  culturally  engaging  show.  I  suggest  we  all  explore  the  likes  of  downtown    
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stage.  
           
  The  Second  City  comedy  theatre  is  a  great  way  to  combat  those  student  blues.  I  highly  recommend  you  get  in  touch  with  your  inner    
comedian  and  explore  the  world  of  Second  City  for  the  affordable  student  price  of  only  15  dollars!        

Fighting  the  War  On     Former  York  Instructor,  Nina  


Financial     Arsenault,  performs  The  Silicone  
Difficulties   Diaries    
Shauna  Pandit,  Co-­‐Director  of  W&P    
Natalie  Douglas,  W&P  Member  
 
    Audiences  flocked  to  the  Buddies  in  Bad  Times  Theatre  in  Toronto  to  take    
         Like  many  of  you  I  have  been  looking  for  a  job  in  
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these  difficult  times.  I  was  so  happy  to  get  a  seasonal  
was  performed  between    November  14-­22  at  The  Cabaret.    
job  because  I  can  finally  pay  off  some  of  my  debts!  I  am  
 
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nothing  since  OSAP  has  limited  my  funds.  I  am  not  
ordinary,  as  her  monologue-­like  performance  chronicled  her  journey  towards  attaining  
among  those  who  have  the  privilege  to  buy  food  on  
physical  female  beauty.  As  a  local  celebrity  transsexual,  one  would  think  her  story  would  
campus;;  I  cannot  afford  to.  There  is  the  rare  occasion  
be  inaccessible  to  the  majority,  however  her  candid  style  did  well  to  elucidate  her    
where  I  will  buy  some  coffee  when  I  have  done  an  all  
experiences  to  the  average  person.      
nighter,  but  other  than  that,  I  am  in  the  poor  house.    
 
 
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         Part  of  being  a  responsible  adult  is  to  put    
animation  as  an  actor.  Several  times  during  the  performance  which  I  saw  on  the  22nd,  
responsibilities  before  pleasure;;  so,  after  paying  the  
she  looked  at  audience  members  directly,  breaking  that  fourth  wall  and  making  the  show  
bills,  I  am  back  to  being  penniless.  I  could  work  more  
very  personal.  Her  story  was  made  more  real  at  those  moments  and  others,  when  she  
and  find  another  job,  but  then  that  would  interfere  with  
paused  from  narrating  her  journey,  turned  her  back  to  the  audience  and  faced  the    
my  studying  and  in  turn,  my  grades.  What  can  you  do  
projector  screen  behind  her  on  stage  where  scenes  of  her  life  in  video  or  photos  were  
when  you  cannot  seem  to  win?   displayed  to  accent  her  monologue.  These  were  moments  where  she  connected  to  the  
 
audience  on  another  level,  becoming  part  of  the  audience  as  well  and  witnessing  her  life  
         The  answer  is:  you  fight!  That  is  the  message  I  
experiences  that  occurred  before  The  Silicone  Diaries  alongside  them.    
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park.  It  is  not  fair  that  the  students  of  Ontario  have  to  
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pay  more  for  our  tuition  than  the  rest  of  Canada.  It  is   IHPDOHEHDXW\DOVRPDQ\RWKHUWUDQVJHQGHUHGZRPHQ¶VGHVLUHIRUWKHVDPHWKLQJ  
unacceptable  and  it  is  up  to  us  to  pressure  the    
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government  through  our  will  together.  For  the  first  time  
same  pressures  of  male  society  and  pressures  coming  from  within  themselves  as  well.    
in  my  life  I  was  a  part  of  something  bigger  than  myself,  
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and  my  opinion  and  voice  mattered.  I  was  doing    
intrigued  audiences.  Captivating  and  mesmerizing,  I  definitely  recommend  that  students  
something  about  my  financial  situation  instead  of    
check  out  Nina  Arsenault  the  next  time  she  performs  in  town!    
complaining  about  it.  I  was  doing  something  that  had  
the  potential  to  impact  the  generations  after  me  and  I  
felt  proud.  I  was  proud  to  be  a  student,  a  Canadian  and  
a  leader  within  the  community.    
 
         This  experience  has  inspired  me  to  be  more  active  
within  my  community  by  joining  events  at  school    
because  I  want  to  have  a  say  in  how  the  world  should  
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my  friend!  
       Poetry                            Short  Stories  

Quotables   Talk  &  Listen  


Laura  Di  Girolamo,  W&P  Member  
 
Think  of  it  again  as  I  let  you  take  a    
listen.    
A  mission.  
A  stitch  in  time  that  doesn't  rhyme.  
 
Tell  this  tale  once  more,  she  begs.  
 
No  obligation  says  the  congregation    
as  you  spin  and  turn  word  for  word.    
The  active  petition  is  a  useless  decision    
A  poet  can  survive  everything  but  a  misprint.   No  one  would  have  voted,  anyway.  
-­  Oscar  Wilde    
  Not  with  your  shadow    
The  author  must  keep  his  mouth  shut  when  his  work  starts  to  speak.                              (Led  astray)  
-­  Frederich  Nietzsche   «LQWKHGRRUZD\  
   
Words  are  the  most  powerful  drug  used  by  mankind.   Remember  remember  the  time  to  forget    
-­  Rudyard  Kipling   is  forever  forever  just  what  you'd  expect.  
  I'll  take  a  turn,  you'll  finish  talking    
In  the  real  world,  nothing  happens  at  the  right  place  at  the  right  time.  It  is  the  job   all  the  while  I'll  still  be  listening    
of  journalists  and  historians  to  correct  that.   to  the  nuisance  in  my  head.      
-­  Mark  Twain   ...                    (And  I  am  better  off,  my  friend.)  
 
I  write  entirely  to  find  out  what  I'm  thinking,  what  I'm  looking  at,  what  I  see  and  
what  it  means.  What  I  want  and  what  I  fear.  
-­  Joan  Didion    

Insecurites  
Semeerah  Abulqadir  Abulqadir,    
You  can  participate  too!  Send    
submissions  to  
W&P  member   cssa.publishing@gmail.com  
 
I  am  labeled  due  to  your  insecurities.  
You  see  me  as  a  scapegoat  
And  therefore  use  me  to  your  advantage.  
So  why  not  sell  me  your  magazines,  your  make  up  and  
anything  else  to  diminish  my  self-­esteem.    
You  sell  me  these  things  due  to  your  insecurities.  
I  fall  for  it  why?  
That  answer  I  seem  not  to  know.    
The  stars  you  tell  me  to  look  up  to  cover  their    
insecurities  with  
The  cars,  the  jewels  and  the  big  houses.    
You  cover  up  your  insecurities  by  endangering  others.  
Telling  them  what  they  need  to  fix.  
Because  this  is  how  you  see  yourself.    
You  hide  the  truth.  
You  hide  behind  the  glass  wall.  
Somehow  I  see  right  through  it.  
Just  waiting  for  the  day  it  cracks.  
The  day  it  all  comes  out  
The  day  you  let  everyone  know    
Will  be  the  day  we  heal  each  other  
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That  day  will  never  come  
Unfortunately.    
Because  you  have  already  done  your  damage  
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The  more  you  hurt  us,  
The  more  you  hurt  yourself.  

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