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December 1, 2011 January 4, 2012 | Volume 54, Issue 14
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a quick note Youre holding (or peering over someones shoulder at) the last issue of the term. Well all nally be leaving the ofce for our respective couches/desks/haystacks in order to buckle down for nal. The Carillon will be back in the new year with a refreshed staff and a minor facelift (hopefully one that eliminates this silly-ass masthead blurb that I hate). See you in 2012! photos
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In the late 1950s, the University of Regina planned the construction of several new buildings on the campus grounds. One of these proposed buildings was a bell tower on the academic green. If you look out on the academic green today, the rst thing youll notice is that it has absolutely nothing resembling a bell tower. The University never got a bell tower, but what it did get was the Carillon, a newspaper that serves as a symbolic bell tower on campus, a loud and clear voice belonging to each and every student. Illegitimi non carborundum.
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News Editor: Natasha Tersigni news@carillonregina.com the carillon | Dec. 1, 2011 - Jan. 4, 2012
Saskatchewans HIV rate twice the national average

Seventy-five per cent of cases are associated with drug users and needle sharing
I think if you cant get

the help that you need with whatever it is that youre suffering from in this city, youll never get it anywhere else.
Pat Fiacco
Natasha Tersigni
Frontline workers in Regina say more needs to be done to combat the spread of HIV in Regina
natasha tersigni
news editor
People in Saskatchewan have every reason to unite on Dec. 1 for World AIDS Day. Sccording to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, the HIV rate in Saskatchewan is twice the national average. In the rest of Canada, approximately nine out of every 100,000 people have been infected with HIV, compared to approximately twenty-one out of every 100,00 people in Saskatchewan. As the numbers grow, Saskatchewan faces the biggest HIVAIDS epidemic in Canada, and the high rates of infection are mainly due to intravenous drug use. Seventy-ve per cent of new HIV cases are associated with drug users and needle sharing. This is a huge difference from the rest of Canada, where unprotected sex between men is the biggest cause for HIV infection. Injection drug use is very pervasive in the Aboriginal and Mtis community in the province. We have a very different population than anyone else in the country, said Susanne Nasewich, an HIV strategy co-ordi-
nator for the province. They are more disenfranchised and vulnerable and harder to engage into any kind of care. Our focus is to prevent any kind of transmission or infection and to meet people where theyre at. In 2009, Aboriginal people accounted for 79 per cent of all new HIV Cases. At a First Nations HIV/AIDS awareness workshop held a few weeks ago at the Gathering Place, a North Central community centre, Aboriginal elder Margaret Cody shared the story of how she lost her oldest son to AIDS. He was a drug addict who caught the disease from sharing needles and died Nov. 14, 2004. The weekend he died I was on the reserve. I wasnt there, said Cody, who now has a 24-year-old grandson infected with HIV. He was alone when he died. By the time we got the hospital he had died ten minutes before that. As a mother, that was the hardest death I ever had to deal with. Margaret Poitras has spent her life working with people infected with HIV/AIDS in Regina. For the last 13 years, she has worked at with the All
Nations Hope AIDS Network located in North Central. In that time, shes seen rsthand the effects of the HIVAIDS infection rates, but she believes part of the problem is that many people havent. We dont see them laying on a sidewalk, but we do have people that are desperate, who are living in poverty, who are living with many different health and social conditions, Poitras said. We arent addressing it adequately. Poitras added that more work needs to be done to make connections with the most vulnerable in society: those who are homeless, living in poverty, or living with drug addictions. They arent making it to the doors. They arent getting the help they need, they arent getting tested, she said. We need to have a really good understanding of the type of population we are dealing with to be effective in addressing HIV. Not everyone believes Saskatchewans HIV infection rates are an urgent problem. While he acknowledges that HIV is an issue in Saskatchewan, Regina mayor Pat Fiacco downplayed the importance of
the Ministry of Healths statistics, saying the provinces difficulties arent unique. Its no different than any other city in Canada or in the world. Were not immune to what is happening elsewhere in the world, he said. I think if you cant get the help that you need with whatever it is that youre suffering from in this city, youll never get it anywhere else. Nasewich and Poitras disagree with the mayor. From a social determinant perspective, there is a lot more we can do, Nasewich said. She said more housing would be the biggest thing to
address in the ght against HIV in the city. Every time you put someone into a home, that is taking it away, possibly, for someone else. Poitras said the disease of addiction is being ignored. You look at the disease of addiction and what is happening in many of our communities, Poitras said. There is a lot of stigma, ignorance, and discrimination with addiction, but it also associated with HIV and it is also associated with Aboriginal people. So there are a lot of factors we are ghting against so we can move people forward.
They arent making it to the doors. They

arent getting the help they need, they arent getting tested. We need to have a really good understanding of the type of population we are dealing with to be effective in addressing HIV.
Margaret Poitras
Saskatchewan Ministry of Health
Saskatchewan Ministry of Health
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the carillon | Dec. 1, 2011 - Jan. 4, 2012
Eurogeddon vs. Occupy Wall Street

Examining protests in Europe compared to North American movement
Julia Dima
sophie long
news writer
With small cities such as Regina jumping on the bandwagon to demonstrate against the one per cent, the Occupy Wall Street protests have had an impact across the North American continent. However, issues related to unemployment, bankruptcy, and government debt were prevalent in Europe for several years. As early as 2008, there were reports of protests and riots in Spain, Greece, and Italy due to frustration toward nancial systems. Now, with Europe on the verge of a nancial collapse dubbed the Eurogeddon, North America could be given an insight into its future should the nancial system remain unchanged. While the series of riots in Europe do not come from an organized group with a name or slogan, the unrest felt there has been prominent, with riots increasing as Italy, Spain, and Greece move closer to nancial collapse. In an article by deputy political editor James Kirkup, the UKs Telegraph warned that recent foreign and commonwealth ofce instructions to embassies and consulates request contingency planning for extreme scenarios including rioting and social unrest. Clearly, governments are wary of the violence that might come along
with their debt crisis in Europe. The Occupy protests have been fairly peaceful in contrast, but each movement has been fundamentally similar. Both issues point out the problems with our nancial systems, said Kelly McParland, opinions editor for the National Posts opinion. I dont think theyre the same thing, but both issues have created awareness. Ronald Camp, an international business professor at the University of Regina, agrees. A lot of the underlying problems seem to be similar in Europe and North America, he said. There seems to be a sense that events that are keeping us from fulfilling our goals or desires in life a nice home, travel, whatever are caused by factors that we cannot control. The difference seems to be who we focus on for our frustration. In Europe, much of the protest seems to be focused on the European Union and technocrats that Greeks, Spaniards etc. did not vote for. In North America, its bankers. In part, this seems to be a call for a restoration of democratic controls that we seem to have lost to outside forces. This idea that personal issues are caused by factors we cannot control is one of the main arguments of those opposing the Occupy Wall Street movement. The dissenters under the
53 per cent umbrella, for example, argue that everybody should be responsible for themselves and their own nancial mistakes. McParland believes that, at the very least, the American people hold nancial institutions to the same standard. I think the United States is ready to acknowledge that too much money has been borrowed, he said. But unfortunately the politicians arent there yet. One key difference between the Occupy movement and the riots in Europe is the future of each continent. The euro is on the verge of crashing, while both the Canadian and the American dollar are stable. Camp believes one of the key differences lies in the anger and disenfranchisement of European youth. Young adults in Greece, Spain, and other European nations, he points out, have seen high unemployment levels for a long time. However, he says, there are other differences and those differences will dictate the way protests play out. I dont think we will go the way of Europe, Camp explained. Quebec aside, we are not dealing with the same sovereignty issues as Europe. We dont have the problems associated with giving up sovereign monetary control. Both Canada and the USA have sovereign control over
both scal and monetary policy, giving up more tools to deal with economic problems. Europeans have fewer, more painful options for getting their economic problems under control. Canada is safe. The U.S. will be ne; they are too smart to let it get to where Europe is. The difference is that Europe is facing an immediate threat. Italy is on the edge, Greece is in trouble, and this continues in places like Ireland and Spain. People in Europe are losing their homes. While this is reassuring, it still doesnt answer one of the main questions many observers have asked of the Occupy movement what are the protesters upset about, anyway? The thing about the Occupy movement is that something has gone really wrong in the economy, McParland said. There have been trillions of dollars spent and nobody has paid the price; neither the politicians nor Wall Street has taken responsibility. He believes the Occupy movement owes much of its media attention to its language. The 99 per cent movement is a catchy name, but it is not a coherent movement, he said. There are groups with competing agendas who have taken part in the various occupations over the past two months. Some are concerned with banking, others
environmental issues, others still with gender or gender identity issues. Im a bit cynical about the Occupy movement. I think what theyve done is brought attention to a serious issue, but theyre more like extremists. Camp believes that ultimately the problems in both North America and Europe will be resolved. We have seen huge improvement in household nance issues in both Canada and the USA in the past few years, he said. People have paid down household debt. We are also seeing improvement in housing stats and unemployment. This is taking pressure off the economy, which in turn weakens support for the protesters. In Europe, Greece in particular, we are starting to see unions, middle class workers, and municipal government officials supporting protestors against the federal government austerity programs. We dont see that level of support for the protests in North America. The experts say North America could be safe after extensive reform. Without that reform however, the Eurogeddon could easily become a reality for Canada and the United States in a few years.
Both issues point out the problems with our financial

systems. I dont think theyre the same thing, but both issues have created awareness.
Kelly McParland
I dont think we will go the way of Europe Both

Canada and the USA have sovereign control over both fiscal and monetary policy, giving up more tools to deal with economic problems.
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Aboriginal education key to economic growth, professor nds

Closing the education gap could bring $90 billion to Saskatchewan
Eric Howe
University of Saskatchewan economics professor Eric Howe has been working on social policy research since the mid-1980s
you can do are very straightforward and inexpensive. Howe added that while some of the measures that can be undertaken are more costly than others, aboriginal education promises signicant returns on that investment. As an example he again cited potash, which is expensive to extract but more than makes up for that cost when it is sold. The economic potential of the aboriginal population in Canada will likely increase dramatically in coming years, as well, according to Howe. Canadas aboriginal population grew by 45 per cent between 1996 and 2006, during which time the non-aboriginal population grew by just eight per cent. Based on current population projections, Aboriginal youths will make up 40 per cent of Saskatchewans school-aged youth by 2020. Were paid largely on the basis of what we know, as opposed to in the industrial age, Howe said. People really are in the situation of the more you learn, the more you earn. This is especially true for Mtis and First Nations people in Saskatchewan, Howe found. A Mtis woman who goes on to nish a university degree will earn 149 per cent more than she would have if she had not finished high school. For First Nations women, this gure is 188 per cent, and for non-aboriginal women it is 143 per cent. For Mtis and First Nations women, this means earning $1,256,369 and $1,180,579 more, respectively, over their lifetime. Meanwhile, aboriginal males who nish a university degree will make $1,107,733 more than their counterparts who drop out of high school and Mtis males will make $1,119,361 more. These numbers highlight two trends Howe found significant: the higher returns on education for women and for Mtis people. By finishing university, aboriginal women and Mtis people see a greater increase in their earnings than do aboriginal men and non-aboriginal people with degrees. Mtis [people] are going to be the superstars of Western Canada, Howe said. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon. There are several strategies to mitigate the education gap between aboriginal and non-aboriginal people, Howe said. These range from the relatively inexpensive, like making high school equivalency tests available on or near reserves, to larger, more nancially signicant commitments. Among the pricier investments, Howe mentioned the planned U of S Gordon Oakes-Redbear Student Centre, which is expected to provide aboriginal students a place to congregate and feel more welcome on the campus. The centre is expected to cost $14 million and to be a focal point on campus for aboriginal students. Fourteen million dollars is a lot of money, Howe said. But in the cost-benefit analysis, depending on the parameters you set, you pay that off in the rst year of operation. The one thing Howe feels is the most important will not cost any money, though it may require a concerted effort. The most important thing we should do is have a change in the verb tenses we use in our discussion, Howe said, referencing conversations about aboriginal education and conditions. If you talk to a lot of aboriginal people, they will explain why they are where they are using past tense: residential schools, being lied to on treaties, being economically marginalized. Its hard to talk about how were going to go forward when were talking in the past tense. Likewise, a lot of non-aboriginal people will conne themselves to talking about the present tense: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, crime rates, all sorts of social pathologies in the aboriginal community. Just like we cant do anything about the past, we cant do anything about the present either. So we need to switch to the future tense and learn to talk about what kind of Canada, what kind of Saskatchewan were going to bequeath our children.
tannara yelland
cup prairies & northern bureau chief
SASKATOON (CUP) Aboriginal students are one of Saskatchewans largest untapped economic assets, according to a new study done for the Gabriel Dumont Institute. The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canadas website claims that only eight per cent of aboriginal people in Canada between the ages of 25 and 64 have university degrees, while 23 per cent of non-aboriginal people in that same age group have university degrees. Eric Howe, a University of Saskatchewan economics professor, was asked by the Gabriel Dumont Institute to do a study on the economic benefits of aboriginal education in Saskatchewan. In addition to the societal advantages of a more highly educated and afuent population reduced crime, better health, higher tax revenue there are substantial economic benets for both the individuals and society at large, he found. After studying 24 massive spreadsheets covering the lifetime earnings of males and females of aboriginal, non-aboriginal, and Mtis descent who had received varied levels of education from dropping out to nishing university degrees Howe combined individual monetary and non-monetary benefits with societal benets such as higher tax revenues to calculate the economic benefit to Saskatchewan if more aboriginal people were to get university degrees. The number he reached was $90 billion. To put this into context, Howe said the prosperous and booming industry of potash sales has brought $70 billion into the province throughout Saskatchewans 106-year history. And according to Statistics Canada, Saskatchewans 2009 GDP was just over $56 billion. In regards to educating more aboriginal youth, One of the questions was, Is this going to be difficult? Howe said. And some of the things
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Ring someone elses bells

Support some local charities this holiday
sophie long
news writer
Christmas is all about giving, and charities understand that December is one of the best times of year to get some money from you. What follows is the Carillons guide to help you decide which charities to spend that last bit of money you have left on instead of buying booze. Christmas Eve for singing, storytelling, and dancing, for just $5. All the proceeds are going directly to the Hospitals of Regina foundation, and this is bound to be a popular one for families, so be sure to book in advance to meet Santa. Z99 works continuously to fundraise for the Hospitals of Regina foundation, so if youre short on cash or time, Christmas isnt your only opportunity to help out.
Souls Harbour Rescue Mission
Z99 and the Salvation Armys Adopt a Family
If you havent heard this one on the radio yet, then you havent been listening to the radio. Z99 and the Salvation Army would like you to adopt a family for the holiday season, to make sure there are no children waking up without presents from Santa. This is a worthy cause, especially when you try to imagine what your Christmas Day would be like without the presents, the Christmas tree, or even the amazing supper that comes along with it. Last year, over 2,000 children were given a Christmas they would otherwise would have never experienced. In return, Visions Electronics is putting every name that adopts a family into a draw for a 32inch TV. And if you dont feel like adopting a family, you can always donate to the volunteers situated at most malls.
Souls Harbour has several events this year in order to fundraise. First, it asks the warm-hearted to donate a gift. These gifts are given to adults at the program, daycare, soup kitchen, and the chapel. They ask that you read over their stories and choose a special gift for someone.. The second option, Operation Christmas Stocking, asks the generous to fill a pair of warm socks with necessities as a gift to give to the unfortunate. Finally, Souls Harbour asks for volunteers at its Christmas Day events, which include its Christmas holiday meal, and the Little Souls Daycare Christmas Party. Finally, Souls Harbour asks the really generous to sponsor a meal, at a price range of $400-800, and encourages groups to come as a team and serve the needy!
Z99 and the Hospitals of Regina Foundation
The radiothon that Z99 organizes each year for the Hospitals of Regina isnt until March, but theyre taking advantage of your good heart and beginning to fundraise during the Christmas season. Parents can take their children to meet Santa at the Southland mall anytime until
Even though the December temperatures in Saskatchewan make the rest of the world shiver at the thought, the Running Room encourages you to put on your warm socks and get running. Donations made in the form of pledges will go towards go towards the Salvation Army. Registration begins at $25, and the more you raise in pledges, the more you receive. For raising $1,000, a competitor receives a
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$100 Running Room gift certificate and a souvenir t-shirt. The Salvation Army estimates that $100 will feed one family at Christmas. The Run and Walk begins at 10 a.m. on Dec. 3, and families and companies alike are encouraged to register as teams.
Regina Humane Society
The Humane Society has often repeated that a puppy is for life, not
just for Christmas, but it still hopes youll think of them when donating during the holidays this year. The Regina Humane Society has a gift catalogue for all of the animals it cares for, and gifts include paying for the adoption of a dog or cat, donating to ensure surgery for injured pets, heat packs, and animal toys. Once an order is received, the Humane Society sends a holiday card that lists the items you have donated as a thank you.
Alternatively, the Humane Society is always looking for volunteers and has a list of items it requires year-round. These include dog and cat food, ofce supplies, and animal toys. Although it doesnt recommend giving animals as Christmas gifts, it encourages you to seriously think about adopting an animal.
photo briefs
photos by Marc Messett
Cabin Fever, curated by J.J. Kegan McFadden, will be on display at Neutral Ground until Dec. 9
Robin Hood, directed by David Storch, plays until Jan. 1 at the Globe Theatre.
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5,950 injured, and 3,642 reported missing, with over 125,000 buildings with damages. Over 300,000 were displaced, and the country faced shortages of supplies. An aftershock occurred later on in April: an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 that caused only minimal damages. episode in the studio, where Winfrey tearfully thanked her staff and loyal audience. Oprah had been planning to retire since 1997, but continually renewed her contracts. She retired with no successor in line. The Oprah Winfrey Show is best known for hosting an abundance of guests, ranging from political and public gures and celebrities to non-celebrities. The show is also famous for its giveaways and Oprahs Favourite Things. The most infamous episode in the last decade is arguably the Tom Cruise episode, where he notoriously jumped up and down on a couch on stage, proclaiming his love for Katie Holmes. Ten years after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the Americans nally got their bad guy. On May 2, the leader of Islamic militant group Al-Qaida was killed in Pakistan. He had been in hiding within a compound when the US Special Forces military unit carried out Operation Neptune Spear: a kill or capture mission. Al-Qaida did not confirm his death until May 6. Bin Ladens body was disposed of at sea after being properly identied. That night, President Obama addressed the world via major TV networks, although anonymous government ofcials had already leaked the news. Generally, the American public was happy with the news, and many public celebrations were held outside of places such as the White House, the Pentagon, and Times Square. the age of 61. On Aug. 22, Layton succumbed to cancer, less than a month after announcing that he had been diagnosed with it. On July 25, he announced he had been diagnosed with cancer, although he did not specify which type of cancer it was. Layton had been previously diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2010, but beat it and recovered. After his announcement of his diagnosis, Layton suggested NDP caucus chair, Nycole Turmel, take the position of interim leader. He vowed to return in time for when the House of Commons resumed in September. Unfortunately, he passed before that. He left behind his wife, Olivia Chow, who is also an NDP MP, for the Trinity-Spadina riding. cials. This attack killed eight people, severely injured 10, and left many others wounded. The second attack happened on the island of Utoya, where a summer camp orchestrated by the youth division of the Norwegian Labour Party was taking place. While emergency crews were dealing with the aftermath of the car bombing, a gunman dressed as a police officer landed on Utoya, approached the crowd of approximately 600 young people, and opened fire, killing 77 people and injuring 66. Charged with both attacks is 32-year-old Norwegian man, Anders Behring Breivik. Breivik, a right-wing extremist, has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
lauren golosky
news writer
With the year drawing to a close, the Carillon looks back at some events that made headlines around the world.
Royal Wedding
Millions of people from all over the world gathered around their television sets on Apr. 29 to watch Prince William say, I do, to Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey in London. Middleton, better known to the world as Kate, was a commoner when she met the Duke of Cambridge while they were both studying at the University of St. Andrews. Now Middleton is Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge. Although the world anxiously anticipated what Middleton would be wearing, the ultimate surprise was her younger sister, Pippa. The brides maid of honour and her slim white dress stole the show (and all the Internet commentary). The royal wedding event was a media circus even compared to the wedding of the Duke of Cambridges parents, Prince Charles and Princess Diana. On March 11, Japan suffered the most powerful and devastating earthquake in its history off the coast of Tohoku. The earthquake, which had a magnitude of nine, was the first of overwhelming events that would shock the world. It caused tsunami waves, which lead to a series of nuclear power accidents, all of which have ongoing consequences. A startling 15,839 people were confirmed dead, with
2011 Federal Election
Japan Earthquake
With a Harper majority and a new official opposition party, the 2011 Canadian federal election was one of many rsts. The Conservative party was re-elected, but this time upgrading to a majority government. It won 166 seats, up from 143 from the last election. The Liberals, whose current 34 seats are a historic low for the party, lost their ofcial opposition status and saw leader Michael Ignatieff lose in his own riding. The New Democratic Party surprised everyone by capturing 103 seats, with a large majority of them being in Quebec, and formed the ofcial opposition for the first time ever. The Bloc Quebecois lost 43 seats, as well as its ofcial party status. Bloc leader Gilles Duceppe, like Ignatieff, lost in his riding. The Green Party also experienced a rst, with the electoral victory of leader Elizabeth May giving the party its rst seat.
Death of Osama Bin Laden
Occupy
Oprah says goodbye
After 25 seasons, the queen of talk shows said goodbye. The Oprah Winfrey Show, which aired its first episode on Sept. 8, 1986, aired its last episode on May 25. With 25 seasons and 4,561 episodes, The Oprah Winfrey Show was TVs longest-running daytime TV talk show. The nal episodes included a two-part farewell special, followed by one last regular
A new international social protest movement has taken the world by storm this year: the Occupy movement. Another initiative of Canadianbased activist group, Adbusters, it started rst with Occupy Wall Street and Occupy San Francisco on Sept. 17. By Oct. 9, over 95 cities in 82 different countries had their own Occupy movement in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street. Over 600 communities in the U.S. have had Occupy protests. Occupy Regina launched Oct. 15, with protesters occupying Victoria Park until early to mid-November, when city ofcials called for their eviction.
Arab Spring
Norway Terrorist Attacks
The passing of Jack Layton
Shortly after the federal election, where his party won a record number of seats, Jack Layton passed away at
On July 22, the country of Norway endured two terrorist attacks, occurring just hours part. The rst was a car bomb in Oslo, placed outside the office of Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg and other government of-
The world has witnessed a series of revolutions, protests, and demonstrations take over the Arab world. Beginning in December of 2010, a revolutionary wave erupted, and it has yet to stop. There were revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt, which were responsible for the ousting of both of their presidents. There has also been a brutal ten-month civil war in Libya, ending with the death of Muammar Gaddafi, and civil uprisings in Bahrain, Yemen, and Syria. Major protests have been occurring in Arabic countries, such as Algeria, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, and Oman, with smaller protests occurring in Kuwait, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Sudan. Most, if not all of these events, have been met with violent responses from authorities and the government. Western countries have intervened, but have met much criticism for their actions.
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Left English with Kory Istace McNallys Tavern Dec. 1 8 p.m. No cover Violent Kin with The Fortunate Isles OHanlons Dec. 2 8 p.m. No cover Library Voices w/ The Coppertone The Exchange Dec. 2 8 p.m. $15 Filmpool Premiere Film Screening Part Two The Artesian on 13th Dec. 2 7 p.m. $5 Piano Studio Recital featuring complete Liszt Consolations Shu-Box Dec. 3 3 p.m. Free admission Pass the Hat The Club Dec. 9 8 p.m. Pay what you want A Silver Christmas: A 25th Anniversary Celebration Drag Show GLCR Night Club Dec. 10 10:30 p.m. $10 Actionable: A Play By Bob Wiseman The Artesian on 13th Dec. 10 8 p.m. $15 NFB Club: A Composer`s Dream and A Drummer`s Dream RPL Film Theatre Dec. 12 7 p.m. Free admission Combat Improv The Exchange December 16 8 p.m. $10 Prairie Roots Revue: Ryan Boldt, Northcote, Zachary Lucky and Carly Maicher The Artesian on 13th Dec. 16 8 p.m. $12 advance; $15 door Red Hot Riot: O Tannenbaum The Artesian on 13th Dec. 18 8 p.m. $10 Band Swap Regina The Exchange Dec. 27 8 p.m. $10
A&C Editor: Jonathan Petrychyn aandc@carillonregina.com the carillon | Dec. 1, 2011 - Jan. 4, 2012
Pictures with a purpose

The Coming Out Project hopes to engender understanding of the LGBT community
Julia Dima
Andrea Norberg hopes that this book is just the beginning of The Coming Out Project
Some of them Id never actually met before, Norberg said. Some people in the community, such as Jean and Mirtha, I had met through a mutual acquaintance who said they would be really interested in participating, so I contacted them through Facebook and asked them if they would be willing The project expanded into portraits and essays about 12 gay, lesbian, and bisexual people from Regina and Saskatoon. And while the project could have easily been a simple blog, Norberg wanted something physical for people to hold. As a photographer Ive always been a fan of the medium of images, but I also like to have with that that physical aspect of having a book in your hands that you can leaf through and just sort of take your time, Norberg said. Theres some comfort in being able to have a book in my hand, and just take my time and curl up in a chair and read. So Im hoping that that appeals to other people as well. Not only does a physical book seem more comforting, it helps show what Norberg terms a social progression in the coming-out stories. I noticed that just in terms of a social progression, the stories that were more traumatic were from the older members of the community, Norberg said. They were either disowned by their families, or just werent able to communicate with their families for a long time because of it. [But for] the younger generation of people in the story, of course [there was] hesitation and trepidation in actually coming forth and telling their family their big secret. But ultimately, it was easier for them ... One of them said, Well my dad pulled me in for a hug and said he loved me for the rst time. But despite the fact that Norberg can see a progression of stories from stories of trauma to stories of acceptance, she notes this isnt indicative of the wider society. Obviously society still has a long ways to go because theres still a lot of intolerance and theres a lot of jerks in the world, Norberg said. But its just, I think, a good sign that society is on the right track and it will get there eventually. And though Norbergs book is just a small cross-section of Reginas queer community, she hopes the book will help engender understanding within those who approach the queer community with trepidation. For bullies in general and people who are very opinionated or homophobic ... [they make] blanket statements about the gays as a whole, [or] any marginal group that theyre trying to marginalize if they dont know anything about them, Norberg said. But if you get to know the person, theyre just like you and me Theyre human beings, and they deserve love and happiness just like anybody else. For Norberg, this doesnt stop with this book. She hopes that the book and the project will continue to expand into another book and into an online project. If people wanted to share their stories or ask questions or stuff like, and dont know how to do it and want to remain anonymous, they have that power [online], Norberg said. And though Norberg cant tell where the project will go from here, she hopes it will be a positive inuence for people, no matter what their sexuality. I would love for this project to continue to grow and just have an outlet for people to reach out and meet like-minded people about this, because Im getting sick of hearing news articles about kids being bullied because of their sexual orientation, Norberg said. Really, I think your sexual orientation is your business and nobody elses, and I dont know why anybody should have an issue with it.
jonathan petrychyn
a&c editor
Andrea Norbergs diploma in applied photography gives her more than just a license to take pretty pictures. Ive always wanted to take nice photos, Norberg said. But at the same time, while I dont want to be a photojournalist per se, I do want to take photos with some sort of social relevance. Out of this want to have her photos have social relevance, and inspired by the story of William Phillips, a young American boy who wouldnt pledge allegiance to the ag because there wasnt liberty and justice for all if gay and lesbian people were denied to right to marry, The Coming Out Project was born. I was chatting with some of my friends in the [gay and lesbian] community and [they were] saying it would be great to have a collection of photos like a photo essay of some people who are gay and have gone through their coming out of the closet, just to show that you can survive and you can thrive and excel after the fact, Norberg said. So while it might be really scary at the time, you can meet people who realize that your sexuality doesnt necessarily define you completely as a person, and nor should it. I mean, it is part of who you are, but just a small part of a bigger person. Norberg started taking photos in the summer of 2010, and what initially began as a project between her and her friends grew to include people beyond who Norberg knew in the community.
[W]hile it might be really scary at the time,

you can meet people who realize that you sexuality doesnt necessarily define you completely as a person, and nor should it.
Andrea Norberg
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Hitting the grid road

Prairie Roots Revue brings Saskatchewan artists to rural communities
Its a B-movie Christmas

Santa Claus Conquers the Martians may be the best way to waste time this holiday season
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Despite the fall setting of the photo, Zachary Lucky will be playing all of his sets indoors
fan of her songs. In a group of guys on tour, you need to have a female, said a chuckling Lucky. Its great to have her along too. The tour came together rather haphazardly, with all four artists having their own schedules to deal with. I had been talking to both [Boldt] and Northcote for doing a set of shows separately, and it just so worked that we could all nd a time, Lucky said. Once the idea came together to do the Prairie Roots Revue, both were excited. This tour has been pretty effortless in regards to planning and organization. It just sort of worked out that I was talking to both of them about the same thing. It worked out that all of us were available. The tour couldnt start at a better time, as Deep Dark Woods are just nishing up their tour of the United States. Im excited to have each and every one of them on this tour, Lucky said. I think its especially great to have [Boldt], because Deep Dark Woods is slowly becoming one of Canadas better-known bands, and they just nished months and months of touring for their new record. The day he gets back is the day our tour starts. Unlike many artists who only stop through major urban centres, the Prairie Roots Review will be having shows at a number of small towns in Saskatchewan, including Bruno, Birch Hill, Gravelbourg, Swift Current, Yorkton, as well as a stop in Dauphin, Man. The Prairie Roots Revue will also stop in larger cities of Regina, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg. We offered the tour to a lot of different cities, music venues, and people who really seem to understand what were doing, Lucky said. We all feel this is pretty special. I dont think there will be another time where well all be on the same stage in this setting. We wanted to have the tour stop in places where people appreciated it and will enjoy it as much as we are. When you go to smaller centres like that, people dont always get live music coming through. Not to say that people in cities arent appreciative, but people in smaller centres tend to be over-appreciative. Theyll give you the shirt off their back. Reginas one of my favourite cities to play in, as is Saskatoon and Winnipeg, but its always a treat to go to smaller cities. A lot of the venues in smaller cities have a lot of character too. The theatres really nice in Dauhpin and same with Gravelbourg. The buildings are often older and make for a great performance space. While this may be the only opportunity that these four get to tour with one another, Lucky is open to turning the Prairie Roots Revue into an annual event, but nothing is certain yet. The reason I say that is because were all doing our own thing. Northcote is blowing up and so is Deep Dark Woods, and Ive spent a large portion of the year touring as well and will do so in the coming years, Lucky said. Its kind of a uke that we had the week free, and Ive already talked to some people who are interested in doing it next year. Theres nothing for sure yet, but this could very well become an annual thing. The Prairie Roots Revue makes a stop in Regina on Dec. 16 at the Artesian. Lucky said it will be a really good time for all of the artists and whoevers watching it. When you get such a good group of people together, and you get to go out and play shows together, there are just not complaints, and hopefully people enjoy that as well.
I dont know who theyre fooling, but these Martians look suspiciously like kids to me
paul bogdan
a&c writer
Prairie Roots Revue The Artesian on 13th Dec. 16 8 p.m. $12 advance; $15 door
kyle leitch
contributor
If Santa Claus loved me and wanted me to be happy, he would have given me a good Christmas movie to review. Instead, the fat bastard left me a copy of 1964s Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. I wonder if I have any of that absinthe left. I really appreciate it when terrible movies are named after their climaxes. John Call stars as Santa Claus in what may be the only Christmas-related sci B-movie in existence. The Martians who are wearing the extraterrestrial equivalent of blackface are sick of their Martian children watching too much Earth programming, which continuously expunges the merits of Santa Claus. The Martians show up and kidnap Santa Claus and a couple of Earth children in order to bring some Christmas cheer to their home planet of Mars. But Santa Claus and the two children overcome their Martian captors with love, happiness, Christmas spirit, and a jar of M&Ms. One walks into a B-movie expecting a certain level of camp, but this is too much, even for camp. Its like Nicholas Webster was intentionally testing the limits of what he could legally get away with putting in a movie. In fact, this is the only movie listed on many of the actors resumes. Its so bad that it has actually killed careers, including two semi-successful Broadway careers. The acting is terrible, the sets are uninspired, the camerawork is shoddy at best, and the amount of continuity errors is just staggering. Yet it has received a cult status not unlike that of the Army of Darkness trilogy. It has been featured in several TV shows and even has its own Broadway musical adaptation. Santa Claus Conquers
For Zachary Lucky, more is always better. Ive always liked the idea touring with multiple bands, multiple artists, said the Saskatoon singer-songwriter. It always makes for a really good experience, but it also makes for a really good show. We all jumped at the chance to have all four of us on the same tour. Lucky will be touring alongside three other musicians who are from the prairies on the Prairie Roots Revue tour. The whole idea behind the tour was to get together a handful of musicians who are mainly based or from the prairies originally, and take the tour to places that it wouldnt necessarily go without the given circumstances, Lucky said. The idea was to play in smaller towns and small theatres and stuff, and well play a few bigger cities along the way. I think weve got together a pretty great lineup, and its denitely going to be a great show. Performing on the tour is alongside Lucky are Northcote, Ryan Boldt of Saskatoons Deep Dark Woods, and Carly Meicher. Ive been touring off and on all fall with Carly Meicher, and Im a big
When you go to smaller centres like that,

people dont always get live music coming through. Not to say that people in cities arent appreciative, but people in smaller centres tend to be over appreciative. Theyll give you the shirt of their back.
Zachary Lucky
the Martians is an absolutely god-awful lm. As much as it pains me to say it though, the foul taste it leaves in you mouth is actually softened by the fact that it isnt the traditional A Christmas Story or Charlie Brown affair. As a matter of fact and this just kills me I may actually have to recommend that you track down a copy of it and watch it, just because its different. John Call plays one of the best Saint Nicks in cinematic history. The rest of the kids act like entitled little shits, but so do most kids at Christmas. Maybe Ive gone about this movie the wrong way. Maybe Im supposed to see it as an alternative to the standard Christmas special/ceremonial watching of Gremlins. Maybe Im supposed to see this as a statement on the aimlessness of pointless holiday consumerism. Maybe Im supposed to watch this movie and revaluate my whole Christmas outlook. The holidays arent about the quality of the specials you endure, but about who you endure them with. Maybe Christmas means just a little more. Or, maybe not. Maybe this is just a bad movie that doesnt deserve the notoriety that has been attached to it. Either way, nd it, watch it, and then, like so many terrible Christmas neckties, shove it into the far recesses of your bedroom closet. Its the season of giving, but I dont think that even the Salvation Army would accept this clunker. Maybe Hollywood will try a little bit harder to satisfy my impossible standards in the New Year. Perhaps I will stop subjecting myself to these obscure wastes of lm. And, clinging to these desperate hopes, allow me to wish you a Merry Christmas, ya lthy animals.
Its like Nicholas Webster was intentionally

testing the limits of what he could legally get away with putting in a movie.--
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Armchair adventure
Take a break from cramming and curl up with a good book this studying season
Drag racing
Annual AIDS Benefit entertains and raises funds
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Did you know you can read books for pleasure these days? Yeah, it blew my mind too
campus reads
jocelynn marsden
contributor
In the midst of midterms and studying for nal exams, you might think reading beyond what is required is a task only for the procrastinators and overachievers. But never fear: these books are versatile, easy to get into, and I promise you wont have to write a midterm afterwards. The Know-ItAll by A.J. Jacobs, A Fraction of the Whole by Steve Toltz, and Solo by Rana Dasgupta are all written in such a manner that if you need to cram for a week straight, you wont lose your spot in the book. These are perfect reads to just relax and be engrossed in. Give your mind a useful vacation: these books wont kill brain cells, which are apparently benecial. Rightly put on the cover, The Know-It-All is about one mans quest to become the smartest man in the world. He does it by reading something youd never wish to be mandatory in school: the entire Encyclopedia Britannica. Dont let this dissuade you from reading the book though, as Jacobs writes satirical and witty thoughts and stories about the different entries he reads. This structure makes the book easy to pick up for a few hours a week, no small feat when youre bogged down with theories and equations for school. Despite the suggestion of the title, A Fraction of the Whole is not a nice
way of describing your social life while in school. Toltzs novel is an amazing and quirky story that will keep you informed and confused right until the last chapter told from the perspective of Jasper Dean. He recounts an obscene relationship with his father Martin, a man whose picture is the denition for eccentric lunatic. This book will have you feeling contemplative, sad, angry, bothered, but will most definitely have you laughing. It will leave you with this overall sense of contentedness, like somehow everything has a purpose or meaning no matter how obscure. On the note of purpose and meaning, Solo, by Rana Dasgupta, is a book that has a more serious tone then the other two. Ulrich, a man who lost his sight, is now 100 years old. He remembers reading an article about parrots who were the only living species to remember a language of a society that had been wiped out by catastrophe, even though the parrots had died from the stress of being shipped to be studied. This gets him thinking about if he has anything to offer the world. He embarks on an armchair adventure where he recounts for us his trials and joys throughout the duration of his life, which is lived in a very tumultuous period in Bulgaria. Im about halfway through the book and it honestly is not worth passing up. In fact, none of these are worth passing up, even if you dont read them until semester break.
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She may be no RuPaul, but Jenny Talias still got the bass in her walk
cant think straight

jonathan petrychyn
a&c editor
Heres the thing about drag queens: theyre a blast to watch perform, but dont sit in the front row. Let me be more specic: dont sit in the front row with someone who knows the drag queens, unless you, being the cute boy in the plaid (her words, not mine), want to be subjected to nearly three hours of ridicule and harassment, where you will essentially be bullied into drinking way more than you had planned to only to please them. Drag queens may be bitchy, but boy, do they know how to do a fundraiser. AIDS Programming South Saskatchewan (APSS) held its annual AIDS benefit show at the Gay and Lesbian Community of Regina (GLCR) on Saturday with the help of the Regal Social Association of Regina (RSAR) and the Prairie Pride Chorus. The show was hosted by Avaughna and Bruce Sanoir, and was, with the exception of two performances by the Prairie Pride Chorus, a regular drag show. Dont get me wrong, I love drag shows just as much as the next gay guy. But three hours of drag performances interspersed with bitchy banter from Bruce and Avaughna really does get tiresome if you dont have enough drinks in you. Maybe thats why Avaughna wouldnt leave me alone and kept berating me into buying more gin and tonics. In any case, drag shows have to be the most successful fundraisers in the queer community purely because the drag kings and queens wont leave you alone until you donate all of your spare change to the big metal bucket. And if you dont have any spare change, theyll force you over to the bar to buy another drink so you can have more spare change. Moreover, drag shows are suc-
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cessful fundraisers because the vast majority of the kings and queens performing on stage will donate their tips back to the cause. As an audience, youre expected to tip the drag performers, as the amount of money and time they put into the performance is essentially a part-time job, and costs the kings and queens boatloads of cash. Late in the night, Bruce recounted a story about how Avaughna has a whole oor of their house devoted to gowns and wigs. Now, before you decry drag performances as contributors to late-stage capitalism and really, youre right its useful to note that RSAR is part of the international drag court, which means theyre more or less charities. Drag courts exist essentially as charitable bodies that donate a large portion of their tips back to community organizations. The organization is structured as this weird amalgam of 19th century French monarchy and representational democracy, complete with emperors, empresses, and a parliament. Whole books could be written just trying to make sense of how the system works, but, as an audience member, all youre interested in is the performance, and its the performance that is key to a good drag show. The problem with a lot of drag shows is that once youve seen one, youve essentially seen them all, with noted exceptions. The rst two hours of this three hour ordeal were overlong and repetitive, essentially just drag queens and kings lip-syncing to the music, and not really doing much of a performance beyond their gender-bending dress. Generally speaking, the
illusion of lip-syncing is hid almost as well as their sexed body behind their performed gender, but sitting in the front row you become particularly aware of the huge disconnect between the music and the performer, because even though youre close enough to hear their voice, theres nothing there. Its almost like bad ventriloquism. That being said, however, not all performances were particularly jarring, nor were any of the performances really that bad. One couple did a performance to No Day But Today from Rent that was absolutely phenomenal, and the lone performer from Saskatoon did a particularly interesting performance of Gloria Gaynors I Am What I Am. But there were only two drag queens on Saturday night that really knew how to give a performance: Yada Ya-Oughta-Book-Ahead and Jenny Talia. Yada and Jenny consistently give solid and rousing performances that are more than just lip-syncing and kind of swaying your hips to music. Yada doesnt really do anything different than other drag queens, but she gets right into her performance and could, if there was the oor space, get everyone to their feet. And Jenny always amazes with the effort she puts into her costumes and into the elements of the performance itself. Jenny gave a performance of Katy Perrys Fireworks that was complete with a dress fitted with coloured lights, and a handful of drag queens in the background holding birthday sparklers. Sure, its super campy and a bit too obvious, but thats exactly what makes it so much fun.
Drag queens may be bitchy, but boy, do

they know how to do a fundraiser.
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Too many artists seem to think the way to create atmosphere is to break out the synths and build up a bed of airy new-age nonsense. Loom, the vehicle of songwriter Brooke Manning, knows otherwise. Epyllion, Looms debut, deals in ambience, but its always organic and warm to the touch. It comprises languid, barely-strummed guitars and little else, aside from Mannings exquisite voice. Shes been compared to a female Thom Yorke, but her tenor is much less strident and, frankly, a lot more listenable. Standout tracks There is Blood in My Body and Is It Love oat atop two chords or less for up to seven minutes, but theres nothing boring about either. Epyllion is slow and ragged. Its sad like the best Julie Doiron records, it shivers like the best Microphones records, and its easily the best thing to grace the Carillon review shelf this year. Five years after the release of their sophomore album, Evanescence has nally released their long awaited self-titled album. With heavy piano inuences peppered with the orchestral romance theyre known for, and frontwoman Amy Lees distinctive vocals, the album still bears that Evanescence sound. However, the album is missing the sincerity and introspection that has made their music so relatable and moving. While it is clear the rest of the band has been given a chance to really show their stuff the drumming in My Heart is Broken is an impressive improvement from albums past the overall result is a cacophony of razor-sharp instrumentals that lack a lot of diversity between tracks. Known for their deeply insightful and emotionally driven content, this album has dropped the ball with what could best be described as shallow and cliched lyrics. In the pseudo-ballad Lost in Paradise, Lees breathy vocals lack her usual raw passion and sound overprocessed and contrived. As a whole, this album is too busy, and though the guitar riffs and drum lines have become more elaborate, the overall melodies are mediocre at best.
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Loom Epyllion self-released
Evanescence Evanescence Wind-up Records/EMI
mason pitzel
production manager
From front to back, St. Vincents Strange Mercy is one of the strongest albums of the fall. With its Portishead-esque dubstep layered with strings, piano, guitar, and multi-talented ex-Polyphonic Spree member Annie Clarks haunting voice, the album coheres to a specic sound that is personal and honed in. The songs progress from its light hearted beginning to its more resonant, driving and powerful conclusion. You can tell that Clark wrote these songs while in isolation in Seattle; its combination of feel-good pop and slow-driving bass with its dark and honest lyrics articulate and reflect on subjects few artists tackle. Cheerleader is a brutally candid and outrageously well-written track, though all the songs on the album more than caught my fancy.
quinn foster
contributor
sandwich of the week
St. Vincent Strange Mercy 4AD
jocelynn marsden
contributor
Sandwich: A CanWest Champion Hungry student: Jeremy Eckert, fourth-year business student, second-year massage therapy student
What you should know
to four days of the week and it keeps me satised until lunch, unlike a big bowl of frosted akes. Also, its low in carbs.
Jeremy is a member of the Cougar track and eld team and is the current CIS eld athlete of the year. He specializes in high jump, where his best clearance stands at seven feet and one inch. If you cant visualize that, imagine someone dunking over former NBA star Yao Ming and thats how high Jeremy can y. However, Jeremys athletic prowess can be entertained in a later article; lets talk sandwiches! Carillon: Whats on your sandwich? Eckert: Pita bread, three eggs with salt and pepper, ginger, and turmeric for their anti-inflammatory properties, sliced sausage, bacon, cheese (of course), and ketchup. Carillon: Why such an unorthodox breakfast?
The wrap-up
Eckert: Well it has lots of fat and lots of protein. I think its the best breakfast out there. Eggs, bacon, ham and/or sausage are what my breakfast consists of three
At rst glance this sandwich looks like a pizza on a budget. With the pita bread, bacon, sausages, and eggs drizzled with ketchup and showered with cheddar and mozzarella confetti, this snack screams pizza. However, what prevents it from crossing over to the pizza paradigm is that the pita bread is folded to hold everything together. It seems contrary to common sense that an athlete like Jeremy would be consuming such large amounts of fat, so I asked him how nutritionally benecial it is. Well, somewhere between the discussion about carbs and insulin, the only English we were able to decipher was at the end when he said, I gotta keep my weight down to jump high!
arthur ward
photographer
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chances are the holidays will leave you with a few extra bucks for movie tickets or records. feel free to review something over the break and send your write-up to aandc@carillonregina.com.
features
In the wake of the Prairie Dogs Best of Regina feature article, we at the Carillon present our Worst of Regina feature.
Worst LocallyOwned Shop Worst Theatre
Winner: Galaxy Cinemas
jonathan petrychyn
a&c editor
I dont even know why its called the Galaxy Cinemas. It doesnt even play movies about space. Not only that, when it does play movies about space, theyre nothing like Hubble 3D. Instead, its just these fairy stories that couldnt even happen in reality. The Muppets doesnt even obey basic logic, let alone is it set in space.
Features Editor: Dietrich Neu features@carillonregina.com the carillon | Dec. 1, 2011 - Jan. 4, 2012
The Worst of Regina
Matt Yim
Winner: Childrens lemonade stands

dietrich neu
features editor
Winner: Walmart parking lots

john cameron
editor-in-chief
Or Craigslist or Kijiji or, honestly, even the Declass. Lets face it: these are OK forums for buying relatively inexpensive non-necessities, like musical instruments or furniture, and the problems you inherit with your purchases are usually fairly cheap to x, if they arent things you can just plain live with. Buying a car from these places, however, is like a crash course in caveat emptor. Even if its ne on a test drive, the vital (and costly) parts can crap out at virtually any minute. You are buying a liability. Warranties from dealerships arent perfect, and usually dont go far enough, but at least you stand a chance.
Worst Car Dealership
Winner: Starbucks
julia dima
graphics editor
Worst Place to Study
Winner: Harbour Landing

mason pitzel
production manager
Worst Neighbourhood
Does anyone respect businesses that are set up on the sides of streets, with cardboard signs, and owners who cry and shit their pants? Childrens lemonade stands are just that kind of business. Chemistry is for adults, so what makes kids think they can properly dissolve lemonade mix in water? They cant. Their lemonade is always watered down or overpowered. Their customer service blows. Upon receiving a complaint, most kids will scream, tell you to shut up, or run inside to get their parents who inevitably run out, shotgun in hand, and accuse you of being some kind of sexual predator.
Winner: Tumblers
dietrich neu
features editor
Dont ask me, ask Tumblers. Years ago, this pizza-joint-sports-bar-poolhall-restaurant-gang-hideout-nightclub dispersed signs around their venue stating they were Reginas Worst nightclub. Or at least that is what the signs said after some customer went around with a pen, scribbled out the word Best and replacing it with Worst. Tumblers still hasnt changed the signs to this day, so the balls in their court.
Worst Nightclub
Winner: Tim Hortons

edward dodd
op-ed editor
As burger joints go, Tim Hortons is denitely the worst on campus. While other establishments like Fast Break, the Owl, and BYOB or Burger, Bath and Beyond or whatever its called now will serve you a burger patty between two buns with the toppings of your choice. Asking for a burger at Tim Hortons will get you funny looks, and when they nally roll their eyes and get down to getting what you ordered, the results more often closely resemble cream cheese on a toasted bagel than an actual burger. Because of this, Tim Hortons is easily the worse burger joint on campus.
Worst U of R Burger Joint
Worst Festival
Winner: The Exhibition
colton hordichuk
contributor
Reginas Queen City Exhibition is the most disgusting, grungy, and fearful place to being in mid-August. Not only is Kiddyland swarming with ominous and eerie old men, but it seems that every year there is a citywide competition to see how many people can get drunk and throw up in public. A few years ago, there was a report that gangs were going to show up and start a ght in the middle of the fairgrounds. If these reasons dont coin the Queen City Ex as the worst festival in Regina, nothing will.
Worst Slang
Winner: gitch/gotch
john cameron
editor-in-chief
How many times have you heard people say, We should meet at Starbucks for a study night! And how many times have you gone to Starbucks, and seen the same people determined to have a study night at the cafe with their books open, and their cell phones in their hands, chatting incessantly? Honestly, no one does anything at Starbucks, except sometimes aimlessly wander into the magazines. The line-up ows to the very back of the room the stressed moms with their gaggle of kids screaming that they want whipped cream on their hot chocolate probably doesnt help much either. Finally, every person you know comes to Starbucks, further minimizing your chances of getting any work done. Unless you have no friends, and badass noise cancelling headphones, Starbucks is the worst place to study.
If you described Harbour Landing to anyone outside Regina built hurriedly on swampland, backing onto a Walmart theyd assume you were talking about a cheap housing project, the kind with a Dollarama as a grocery store. Surprise! Its our agship neighbourhood. Aside from its structural issues which are only alleged, the way Mayor Fiacco allegedly had no stake in Harbour Landings development despite his family owning the land in question its the blandest part of the city by far. Its only A Community of Choice if your idea of choice is between visiting a stand-alone Opa! or a stand-alone Orange Julius. Or if you think Homes For Folks with the Coin to Cut Themselves Off From Local Culture is too on the nose. Dundee should at least rebrand it as Five Guys: The Neighbourhood.
I dont even
know why its called the Galaxy Cinemas. It doesnt even play movies about space
Jonathan Petrychyn
Did you know the word gotch appears as Saskatchewan dialect on the Wikipedia page for Canadian English? As a Ukranian word, its ne, as is its use as a kids word (as is gotchies, which even seeing in print probably triggers weird repressed playground memories for most of you reading this). As a loan word used by grown adults? You must be hitting the porch climber pretty hard, friend. Switch back to Vi-Co.
Winner: Luca Congi

jonathan hamelin
copy editor
I really have no idea how Congi lasted so long as the Saskatchewan Roughriders starting kicker. It looks like rookie sensation Christopher Milo has taken that job away from him. After five full seasons with the Roughiders, Congi is hitting less than 80 per cent of his eld goals and averaging under 40 yards a punt. So basically, he is average in the eld goal department and below average as a punter. In a league where kickers generally need to excel in both areas, thats a huge problem.
Worst Roughrider
Winner: mens soccer

autumn mcdowell
sports editor
Not only did the mens soccer team not have a single win this year, it was not even able to string together enough players, or sign a head coach, in order to compete in a single game. With no games played, and therefore no record to speak of, the mens soccer team is automatically the worst team on campus. Better luck next season, guys.
Worst U of R Sports Team
Winner: Corner Gas

jonathan petrychyn
a&c editor
Worst Local TV Show
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If you ask me, Corner Gas has just gotten tired. Every time I tune in to watch a new episode, all I get is the same old stories. Its almost like theyve stopped making new episodes and just keep re-running the old ones. Seems like lazy scriptwriting to me.
Arthur Ward
Worst Mover
dietrich neu
features editor
Many students live somewhat nomadic lifestyles, moving from one apartment to the next. This undoubtedly leads to people like me getting several phone calls asking, Hey, want to help me move? If you ever need help moving, dont give me a
Winner: Dietrich Neu
Winner: 3 p.m.
edward dodd
op-ed editor
Worst Time to Drive
Winner: Lot 17
colton hordichuk
contributor
Worst U of R Parking Lot
call, ever. I am the worst mover in the city. I will drop your stuff repeatedly. I only carry the lightest items in the truck, and Ill still complain about that constantly. Ill probably show up drunk too, puke on your new carpet, take off my clothes, and pass out on the oor. For your own good and for the sake of your damage deposit skip over my name on your contacts list.
Winner: Any and all networkers

mason pitzel
production manager
Far be it for me to impose rules on how to tweet properly. Part of the charm of Twitter is how diverse it is, with staid, informative CBC tweets sitting next to @horse_ebooks gobbledygook in perfect harmony. Everyones got their thing, which makes Twitter interesting. That said, if your thing is cramming three RTs into a tweet so you can publicly make weekend plans or further your brand among business contacts, you might be an asshole.
Worst Twitter Feed
Winner: Kyle Leitch

kyle leitch
worst contributor
Ooh, heres a real prize winner: he gets drunk, watches French movies that no ones heard of, and then rambles on about them for 300 words. And does this ass like anything? I mean really, what wasnt there to like about The Rum Diary? If the Carillon has any decency, itll stop this thirdrate Hunter Thompson wannabe before he gets completely drunk off of his own sense of smug satisfaction.
Worst New Carillon Contributor
Winner: Kelevra
paul bogdan
a&c writer
Worst Metal Band
They think theyre hot shit because theyre playing with the Devin Townsend Project on Dec. 3, and its really gone to their head. In fact, the band is just a bunch of really fucking weird dudes with guitars tuned to C. According to the drummers twitter, he apparently enjoys it when dog[s] show up in [his] backyard with ... blood drenched face[s]. Yeah, theres nothing more metal than bloodsoaked puppies.
Winner: Pat Fiacco

edward dodd
op-ed editor
Now, the Carillon doesnt want to say that Reginas mayor Pat Fiacco is the worst in the city, but we only have one mayor, so Fiacco is both the best and worst mayor we have. The buck necessarily stops with him. If we ignore any of the good things he has done for this city, Fiaccos record is atrocious, with every single one of the bad policies resulting in making this city a worse place to live. Pat Fiacco is, by definition, the worst mayor in Regina.
Worst Mayor
The absolute worst time to drive in Regina is definitely 3 p.m. on any given weekday. Its at this time that old people, already tired from being up all day, drive themselves home from Smittys and cause numerous traffic problems. Navigating Albert Street at 3 p.m. is often worse than rush hour, as the elderly slowly merge without signalling, stop suddenly without warning, and drive at a leisurely pace that belies the fact that they are all eager to get home and watch two solid hours of Judge Judy.
Lot 17 has more downs than ups literally. During winter and spring, theres got to be more potholes in that one lot than in the entire campus. Also, when you enter the usually full parking lot after lunch, students who are determined to nd a parking spot will follow you at 10km/h to where your vehicle is parked. Theres vehicle damage, no spots to park after lunch, and you get stalked for your parking spot.
Winner: Gene Makowski

mason pitzel
Worst MLA
Arthur Ward
production manager
Makowsky hasnt made this list because hes an athlete, or because hes a walking brick of meat (alternate joke: the dude they traced for the Alfred Hitchcock Presents opening), but because hes not solidly a politician. Hes a dude who, immediately after being elected, told Global his focus as MLA was going to be good governance and all that stuff, full stop. Its ne if you voted for him, I guess, but you cant play it like you didnt vote him in for being a Rider which poses the question of where the line should be drawn in terms of voting for people we think are cool outside of politics. That said, I think we all would probably vote for the Common Ground lady over any other candidate if the opportunity arose.
Winner: Computer Science 100

julia mckenzie
contributor
Worst U of R Business Admin Class
Winner: Geology
jonathan hamelin
copy editor
Worst U of R Science Class
[They were not]

even able to string together enough players, or sign a head coach, in order to compete in a single game.
Autumn McDowell
Being in my rst year I only have so much input on this topic. Regardless, my vote goes to Computer Science 100. Attendance is only necessary for that extra ve per cent, otherwise all of the notes are posted online. The material is dull, and much of it is common sense, such as diagrams labelling a keyboard. In my own experience, less than half of the class chooses to attend unless there is a quiz. Yet it is still necessary for business administration? The class is simply a waste of time and money.
So, who took geology because he needed one science with a lab for his arts degree and heard from multiple sources it would be an easy class? This guy. Big fucking mistake. I thought, How hard can it be examining rocks? Its not too hard, but its a nightmare listening to someone yammer on about rocks for three goddamn hours every week and trying to retain any of that knowledge. An honourable mention has to go the math history course I took that turned out to be a course about using ancient math.
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ROUNDTABLE
autumn mcdowell, britton gray, jonathan petrychyn, colton hordichuk, taylor shire, natasha tersigni
this weeks roundtable The U of R womens basketball team is currently undefeated. How long will the streak last?
tude problem starts to effect her playing. How good of basketball player is she if she had to come to Regina from Poland to play at the university level? Also, Zaleisak, if youre going to ref rec basketball, maybe you might consider learning how to ref. WHEN YOUR FEET ARE PLANTED AND SOMEONE HITS YOU ITS A CHARGE.
Sports Editor: Autumn McDowell sports@carillonregina.com the carillon | Dec. 1, 2011 - Jan. 4, 2012
Move over basketball, its hockey season
Gray: As long as they want. If they work hard and stay focused they can go as long as they want, but if and when they do lose, I just hope they dont pull a Vancouver and riot. Petrychyn: Their Christmas hangovers will be their downfall.
McDowell: Well, I can almost guarantee the streak will last until at least 90, as their next two games are against Brandon, the worst team in the conference with a perfect un-undefeated record of 0-8. If the Cougars lose to them, I wouldnt know whether to cry or laugh. Probably laugh, then move on, but there would be a ten-minute period there where I would be inconsolable.
McDowell: I want tickets to two NHL games, I want to watch the game from the press box, have full locker room access afterwards, and be able to interview all the players and go to the coaches press conference. I have a feeling that Christmas is going to come a little early this year. Gray: The best gift I could receive is for both the Dallas Cowboys and The Tebow-led Broncos to make the playoffs. It may come late, but that would make my Christmas amazing. An Ottawa Senators hat would also be very appreciated. Petrychyn: Can I have Sidney Crosby for Christmas?
What sports-related gift do you want for Christmas?
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That hat is at the top of my Christmas list

Tersigni: The book Rowing Faster by Volker Nolte, a new water bottle, and an indoor bike trainer. Gray: CANADA! CANADA! Its tough to think anyone but Canada is going to take it, so Im going with my Canadian heart here, but the Russian and American squads will be tough challenges as always. Penguins suck? #justkidding #autumnisgoingtohatemesomuch
Hordichuk: Im going to guess four more games. I dont know; I dont watch our basketball team. Im too busy watching both of my favourite professional teams dwell in the basement of their respected leagues.
Shire: The streak will likely last longer than the streak in Justin Biebers gitch after he found out he was going to be a daddy. Tersigni: Until Joanna Zalesiaks atti-
Hordichuk: The NHLs online shop has a toaster that literally burns your favourite teams logo onto the bread. I want that. I want a new croquet set too. The mallets that belong to my old set are chipped and could probably be used as a sharp weapon. Shire: Does Maria Sharapova come in a box? Wait, what was that about Maria Sharapovas box? I wouldnt mind letting her string my racket.
Who is your pick to win the World Juniors this year?
McDowell: C-A-N-A-D-A all the way! I am fully aware that weve lost in the gold-medal game the last two years please God dont remind me but I would be utterly shocked if we made it three years in a row without striking gold.
Petrychyn: Doesnt Canada win this like every year?
Shire: Denmark is probably going to be the most improved team this year. I mean, they werent even in the tournament last year! Look for them to score at least three goals throughout the tournament. Tersigni: The Russians. Canadians are too cocky, the Swedes suck, and lets face it, no one else matters.
Hordichuk: I feel every team Canada world junior fan needs to be reminded of this epic cheer, Eh, O Canada go! Eh, O Canada, go! Eh, O Canada go! Eh, O Canada, go!
Shire: How about his new Dempsters commercial? I mean, what cant this guy do? Now I have to cross sandwich making off the list of things that I can do better than Crosby. At least I have one thing left: ability to grow a moustache. Tersigni: I have a date with him on Dec. 23; Ill let all you readers know how it goes. And by date, I mean I am going to be in his locker room at the Jets game interviewing post-game. Hopefully hell be wearing nothin but a towel.
If you could ask anything to a Winnipeg Jets player, what would you ask and who would you ask it to?
McDowell: Dustin Byfuglien, are you going to the mall later?
McDowell: What can I say, the Kid is good. Though his numerous commercials may be incredibly awkward to watch, as his acting skills are not quite up to par, his skills on the ice are smokin. See you in a month Sid you people think Im kidding about this, but Im not; stay tuned. Gray: Im not a fan of the guy but Ill admit hes been doing better than I would have expected. After being on the shelf for that long I thought it would take a while before he got back into his old form, but eight points in four games is damn impressive. Crosbys next challenge: growing a good playoff beard. Petrychyn: Anything I would say about Sidney Crosby probably wouldnt be t for publishing; sufce it to say that Id let him spear me.
How bout Sidney Crosby.
Gray: Dustin Byfuglien, and Id ask him how it felt to win the cup with the Chicago Blackhawks. Then after that Id ask if he wants to party. Petrychyn: Are you guys gonna suck as much as the Bombers?
Shire: I would ask Dustin Byfuglien how many broads he had on his boat when he got arrested for boating while intoxicated. I bet he was sipping on scotch, reading a book, and smoking a cigar with his feet up. Haha, yeah right. Tersigni: Andrew Ladd, what are you doing tonight?
Hordichuk: Id ask Tanner Glass what his favourite Norm MacDonald SNL skit is, seeing as Glass also follows him on Twitter. I have tickets to see MacDonald live at the Casino Regina in February and Im itching for some good YouTube recommendations thats if NBC didnt remove his videos already.
Hordichuk: Im so shocked Autumn put this question in the roundtable. I hope Crosby gets put out for another 10-12 months and Fleury chokes and gets traded. Did I mention the
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Running scared
U of R athletes make the transition from cross-country to track and field
photos by Arthur Ward
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autumn mcdowell
sports editor
With the cross-country season coming to a close, University of Regina athletes move indoors as track and eld season gets underway. Although no individual athletes made it to the podium at the CIS cross-country championships in early November, the mens team placed third and the womens team fourth, something Cougars cross-country and track and field head coach Bruce McCannel can be proud of. Im very happy. I think they did really good; our guys nished right where they were ranked going in, which was good because it was quite a young team and everyone went to CIS and performed as well as they should have, McCannel said. On the girls side, they performed really well; they had quite an inexperienced team but they ended up tied for
fourth with Manitoba and Alberta, which I was really happy about. It shows that even with a brand new team and being young, they are right there [and] competitive with the rest of CanWest. With outdoor running done for another, McCannel looks at the indoor season as another chance at the podium. Every year our goal is to be competitive in Canada West. We want to be top one or two in Canada West, be competitive at that level, and then you want to nish top ten at CIS, so that is our goal every season, McCannel said. We have a young team this year. We have a couple of veterans that are not competing and we have a lot of new people, so between all the second years and all the rookies that we got, [overall] we have a really young team. The track and field season officially got underway on Nov. 26 as the Cougars held an intersquad meet at
Every year our goal is to be competitive in

Canada West. We want to be top one or two in Canada West, be competitive at that level, and then you want to finish top ten at CIS, so that is our goal every season.
Bruce McCannel
the Centre for Kinesiology, Health and Sport and the Regina Fieldhouse. Although any finishes at the meet were not allowed to be used as CIS qualifiers like in past seasons, the meet served as a guide for whats to come this season. We are just kind of seeing where the team was at, McCannel said. The meet started to give me an idea that we are pretty good. There were some really good performances today at the university and [another] really good one in shot put. We have had people doing really well so far. One person noticeably absent from the meet was Kelly Wiebe, who was expected to have standout crosscountry and track and eld seasons, is still out of contention. [Wiebe] is still rehabbing an injury, so we dont know yet for him, McCannel said. Although the star runner may have been sidelined, there were strong performances by numerous other members of the team. We have two shot putters right now who are very strong thats Chantell Betteridge on the womens side and Chris Pickering on the mens side and they are both throwing really well, said McCannel, who is entering his second full season as head coach. In the sprint hurdles we have Justin Baker back again this year; he is really important to the team as he won nationals two years ago and he didnt compete last year due to injury, so to have him back is great. Tait Nystuen, who was right in the mix at CIS in the
600 metres last year, is coming back and he is already running fast in the 300 as he proved at [this meet]. Those guys are really looking good already. The men arent the only ones putting up good numbers so early in the season, as members of the womens team also look promising. On the womens side, in the shorter stuff Shalane Haselhan seems like she is in great shape already this year. Her long jump today went fantastic, McCannel continued. If we were able to measure all of them she fouled one but it would have been a qualifier for nationals today, she jumped so far. In the womens sprints, Marissa Margetts is back and she was a medalist at CIS last year, so I expect that she will do very good again this year. Of course, no campus team is complete without a little veteran presence, something that the track and eld team welcomes with open arms. Jeremy Eckert is doing well; he is one of the top in the country. [Many] people are doing really well already and they are sort of veterans, McCannel said. Mike Barber is another one who had injured his ankle at the start of the season last year, so he wasnt able to get as t as he wanted to. This year he is in really good shape and it showed in long jump today; he had a personal best by just about 30 centimetres, so he is looking really good already and his other events are still strong. Lex Ewen also had some injury problems last year, but he is another jumper who could be really
competitive. We have a lot of people that I think could do quite well. Although most teams rely heavily on veterans to nish at or near the top of the standings, McCannel believes that many of the new members have just as good of a chance to do well this year. We have a lot of people that are very strong and then a lot of young people that are pretty new to the team, McCannel said. We have a triple jumper who is new to the team. Arthur Ward. He jumped well today. And another [Ahmed Alkabary] who is new to the team jumped very well today and he would have qualified for CIS today as well, but once again little fouls. But right now is the time of year for little fouls. While most members of the track and eld team have been competing at meets for most of their life, one member of the team has decided to make the transition from the gridiron to the indoor track. A new guy from the football team, Tevaughn Campbell, ran quite fast today. He is transferring from football to track for the rest of the season; it will help him with his speed work for football next season, McCannel said. The future appears bright for the track and field team. Members are scheduled to begin their quest for CIS titles on Dec. 3, when the Cougars play host to the Friendship games at the Regina Fieldhouse.
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Not out of the The nal countdown defenceman running for long Fifth-yearfinish in 2012 Stephanie Banilevic hopes for a strong
Kelly Wiebe hopes to return from his injury in a big way
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Run, Kelly, run
ed kapp
sports writer
Although Kelly Wiebe won the rst race of his cross-country career, the University of Regina student-athlete freely admitted that he didnt see himself going very far in the sport. My [high school] phys-ed teacher was actually my cross-country coach and he asked me to come out to a cross-country practice, so I came out and practiced with the team, Wiebe recalled. I went to a meet in a town called Rosetown and I placed rst in that event. To be honest, I thought it would just be to the end of high school and I would be done. Following his fateful first race, Wiebe ran for a number of years before graduating from Swift Current Comprehensive High School as what he described as an average runner. Despite his stark self-assessment, Wiebe was offered scholarships from a number of low key university cross-country programs across North America. Wiebe eventually agreed to take his talents to the U of R and the rest, as they say, is history. Although Wiebe joked that more programs would have courted him if recruiters had the ability to see him a few years into the future, he is also quick to insist there is no comparison to be made between his abilities as an athlete then and now. Wiebe, who is currently studying to become an engineer at the U of R, took his running to a whole new level a few years ago. In my second year of university, I made a big jump from my rst year, Wiebe explained. I kind of took the summer off of running I went out to B.C. to go tree planting and I came back and I was very motivated to train hard. I started to train really hard and I had the best season of my life. Despite Wiebes training regimen bringing him to where he is today the Cougars runner has represented the U of R at several Canada West and
CIS championships his devotion to running has also proven to be a double-edged sword. During the summer, I competed in China, Wiebe said. During that time, I strained my calf muscle and that took me out of the competition. I kind of rushed back into things too fast, because the cross-country season was starting up. My calf injury kind of turned into an Achilles injury and over-compensation on that side turned into shin splints on the other side. It all got out of hand because I wanted to train through it for the season; it wasnt a smart idea. I should have taken a couple weeks off totally to let everything heal up. Looking back, it was an obvious decision, but I got greedy. Moving forward, Wiebe, who is a three-time Canada West gold medalist in the 3,000-metre event, is hoping to be back to his old self within a few weeks and back to his winning ways when he returns to action. Im hoping to be back to 100 per cent by the new year, Wiebe said. Im red-shirting this year at the university, so I cant compete in the indoor season at all. During the outdoor season, Im going to hopefully run a meet at the beginning of May in Stanford. Then Im going to do some road races and get ready for the cross season in September. Although Wiebes forthcoming campaign at the university will be his final season as a Cougar, if all goes according to his plans, the 22-year-old wont be done with running any time soon. I truly believe that I can go to the Olympics, said Wiebe, who has competed in Asia, Europe, and across North America. Ive competed against guys that have gone to the Olympics and Ive been right there with them, so theres no reason that I dont have a shot. I feel that if I really want to be completely satisfied when I walk away from the sport, Ive got to go to the Olympics.
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autumn mcdowell
sports editor
During the past five years, the University of Regina womens hockey team has been able to count on Stephanie Banilevic to stay calm and anchor the defence, but that time is coming to an end. Banilevic is one of just two players on the womens hockey team currently in her final year of eligibility with the Cougars. While many players do not end up playing a full ve years of CIS hockey, Banilevics passion for competition has kept her looking forward to every hockey season. What has kept me coming back year after year, are two main things, Banilevic said. The rst Id have to say is the love for the game; playing a CIS sport is a huge commitment and you need to be willing to put your whole heart into it. The second would be my teammates and all the great friends I have made; they are what keeps you going and makes everything worth it. Throughout her ve years on the squad, Banilevic has admittedly made amazing memories that she will take pride in for years to come so many memories, in fact, that choosing a favourite is nearly impossible. To name one would be way too hard, as I have so many great memories, she said. If I had to sum up one favourite memory it would have
to be all the time spent with the girls and the lifelong memories that we have created just by being in the dressing room together. One memory Banilevic will be able to tell her kids about will be defending against one of the best female hockey players and captain of Canadas Olympic gold medal team in 2010: Hayley Wickenheiser. With Wickenheiser now a member of the Calgary Dinos, Banilevic admits the task of defending the world-class player is a challenging one. As a defenceman, you always have to be aware of where she is on the ice, because she is obviously a very strong and competitive hockey player, Banilevic said. Hayley Wickenheiser is someone that every female hockey player idolized when they were growing up, so having the opportunity to compete against arguably the best female player in Canada is a pretty cool experience.
While a championship title would be the ideal way to go out on her nal season, Banilevic has one goal for this year before even thinking about a possible trophy: Obviously, to make the playoffs. Although her career as a Cougar may soon be coming to an end, Banilevic will never be fully without hockey in her life. In 10 years, I would really like to be coaching my own team and continuing to give back to the program as a Cougar womens hockey alumni, she said. From a career perspective, I would hope that I would be making an impact in the medical field as a registered nurse. Banilevic and the Cougars will make the trip to Saskatoon to take on the Huskies on Friday and Sunday and will then wrap up 2011 with a pair of games against the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology on Dec. 30-31.
If I had to sum up one favourite memory it

would have to be all the time spent with the girls and the lifelong memories that we have created just by being in the dressing room together.
Stephanie Banilevic
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One shot, one opportunity The most wonderful

Mitch Clarke is set to make his octagon debut
time of the year

Its winter, winter means Christmas, Christmas means worlds juniors
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For hockey fans, Santas arrival isnt the only highlight during the holiday break. On Dec. 26, more commonly known as Boxing Day, the IIHF world junior ice hockey championships kicks off its 2011-12 tournament in Calgary and Edmonton. Nothing is more exciting than watching Canada play our neighbours south of the border. This year, Canada faces off against the United States on New Years Eve, in what will promisingly be the highlighted game of the round robin. To allow Team Canada fans to forget about last years disastrous loss to the Russians, here are five of Canadas most unforgettable moments at the World Juniors.
'Can you believe it?
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On Jan. 3, 2009, Canadian residents watching the world juniors heard TSNs Gord Miller say those unforgettable words, Can you believe it? Fans rejoiced all over the nation as Team Canadas forward Jordan Eberle scored the game-tying goal against Russia with 5.4 seconds left in the game. Eberle had already scored a power-play goal earlier in the game, and then went on to tally the game winner in the shootout over the Russians. Canada defeated Sweden in the gold medal game 5-1 to capture its 15th title. Its hard to ignore the importance of the first gold medal in Canadian world junior history. Team Canada won its first gold medal on Jan. 2, 1982, after defeating Czechoslovakia. The 1982 tournament took place in various cities across the state of Minnesota; U.S. Games were also played in Manitoba and Ontario. Canada defeated the United States 54 in its only match-up of the entire tournament. Canadas leading scorer, Mike Moller, finished fourth in the tournament in scoring with ve goals, and nine assists, totaling 14 points. Prior to the tournament, Moller was drafted 41st overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1980 NHL Entry draft.
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One great ghter, one sweet fan, and one unreal moustache
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Saskatoons Mitch Clarke, a self-proclaimed down-to-Earth guy, is to make his octagon debut Dec. 3 at UFC 140 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. If all of the stars align, over 20,000 spectators in person and another few hundred thousand via pay-per-view will witness Clarkes octagon debut. The fact that half-a-million ght fans may witness Clarke get locked in a steel cage ght with John Cholish, a student of the legendary Renzo Gracie, doesnt seem to bother the undefeated mixed martial artist too much. Clarke is hoping that he will be the fan favourite in front of some of his fellow Canadians. On the other hand, Clarke is quick to point out that New York, the
stomping grounds of Cholish, is nearly 3,000 kilometres closer to Toronto than Edmonton where Clarke currently rests his head. Im hoping to get support from the crowd, Clarke said. But its hard to say. Im hoping theyll support me, but who knows, really? If Clarkes nationality isnt enough to garner support, he is willing albeit half-heartedly to take a different approach to his match. Either way, if I have to play the bad guy which I highly doubt I will I can, Clarke said with a laugh. Im not very good at it, though, Ive only been the bad guy once, really. I fought a local guy and everyone booed me. It was more comical than anything youre being booed just for where youre from (laughs). I got into it, though; I started to taunt some of the fans that were booing me. I think John Cholish is probably the better bad guy, though [laughs].
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Hes a stock broker, he makes money, hes got that Lex Luger feel to him, in my opinion. He makes a good bad guy. He went to Cornell, hes elite, and Im, kind of that down-to-Earth guy. People can relate to me, Im a nerdy guy, I like watching cartoons, I like watching The Ofce and Im just normal. Hes a classic bad guy I think. If, on the outside chance, Clarkes bad-guy angle doesnt help him win his match on Saturday, he can always depend on his credentials as a mixed martial artist. A former walk-on wrestler at the University of Saskatchewan, Clarke decided to try his hand at mixed martial arts after seeing the rst season of The Ultimate Fighter on television a few years ago. Since he began training, Clarke remains unbeaten in nine professional outings and is regarded as one of Canadas and certainly the prairies brightest young mixed martial artists. If all goes according to the young lightweights plans, he will walk away from UFC 140 with his tenth professional victory under his belt. I feel good. I think this is a winnable ght. I feel condent in my technical abilities, Clarke said. A win would make a nice early Christmas present, thats for sure. Looking past the holiday season, Clarke aspires to one day own another belt although he insists he is taking his run in the sport one step at a time. A UFC championship would mean everything to me, Clarke said. If you look at how many people have won that lightweight championship, its a very small list. To be in that echelon would be a tremendous honour. Some people say, Well, its a feather in my cap, but its denitely more than that. That means youre a part of history. I want to eventually ght for a championship. But Ive got to take it one ght at a time. The rst step is getting a win and the second step is working my way towards a title.
An undefeated shellacking
Team Canadas 2005 world junior team was arguably the most talented group in recent years. The roster consisted of Brent Seabrook, Dion Phaneuf, Shea Weber, Jeff Carter, Sidney Crosby, Ryan Getzlaf, Mike Richards, Andrew Ladd, Corey Perry, Patrice Bergeron, and many more future NHL stars. It should come as no surprise that this loaded team went undefeated during the NHLs lockout year. Patrice Bergeron was the tournaments leading scorer with ve goals, eight assists, and 13 points. Close behind him was Regina native Ryan Getzlaf, who tallied three goals, nine assists, and 12 points. Canada defeated Russia 6-1 to capture the gold medal.
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A homecoming milestone
Although Canada didnt go undefeated during the 1991 world junior ice hockey championships, it did achieve a milestone for the rst time in Canadian history. With Saskatoon as the host city, Canada went 5-1-1 during the round-robin matches and defeated the Soviet Union 3-2 in the gold-medal game to capture the rst gold medal on Canadian soil.
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Jan. 3, 2007 featured a one-man show from Canadian ice hockey player Jonathan Toews. Team Canada was facing off against its border rivals, the United States, in one of the tournaments semifinal games. The game went into a shootout after the teams were deadlocked 1-1. Toews shot and scored three times in the shootout to lead Canada to a 2-1 victory. Along with Toews outstanding one-man effort, Canadas goaltender Carey Price was named the tournament most valuable player after posting an astonishing goals-against average of 1.14. Canada won its 13th gold medal after defeating the Russians 4-2.
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progress this season, as they appear to have a death grip on the nal playoff spot in Canada West. If another team is to pry that playoff spot away from the Cougars lifeless ngers, it is going to take a lot of work, as many members are already bettering totals that they posted last year. Matt Strueby has had the hot hand this year, as he has already more than tripled his goal total from last season and currently sits 14th in the conference scoring race. The Cougars have a pair of games against the Saskatchewan Huskies this weekend and will then have over a month to rest nagging injuries before returning to action in the New Year. Fourth-year Paul Gareau is leading the way with most points at 128 in seven games and has by far the most facial hair on the team, possibly with all players combined. The Cougars will have to nd a way to scramble into the top four teams in the east division in order to keep their 17-year streak of making the playoffs going. The mens team are done competition until 2012, and do not play at home again Jan. 20. Grade: A-
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Record: 4-8-2 Grade: B-
Mens hockey
Although they may still sit second last in the Canada West standings, the mens hockey team are showing
Teacher comments: Although the mens hockey team is progressing nicely this year, there is still room for improvement. It is recommended that the team get a nameplate for the back of Nick Thiess jersey, as he looks out of place amongst his peers.
Proving the critics right

Record: 4-7-1 Grade: C+
Womens hockey
The womens hockey team currently sits second last in Canada West, thus putting it seven points back of the nal playoff spot. The womens team is projected to miss the playoffs this year and nish fth out of a possible seven. So far they are living up to the expectation of ending the season early. Its no surprise that Paige Wheeler and Rianne Wight are leading the way for the Cougars offensively, as the duo took the scoring reigns last season as well. Lisa Urban currently sits dead last in conference goalie statistics, with a 3.46 goals-against average and a .874 save percentage. These stats do not reect the type of player that Urban is, as she has had to stand on her head numerous times this season for the team to even have a chance at taking home a win. The womens team will have a shorter break than the mens team, as they take on the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology on Dec. 30 and 31 to close out 2011. Teacher comments: The womens hockey team will not stop screaming during games, even at inappropriate times. This can be extremely disruptive to other players and fans. Paige Wheeler and Rianne Wight are being puck hogs and need to learn the importance of sharing, but since they often score this will be overlooked for the time being.
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Teacher comments: The Cougars are young for their conference and it shows. If they do not finish in the playoffs this year, it may be suggested that all members of the team are to be held back. It is clear that the team members are trying their best and would receive an A for effort, but the team record is in desperate need of improvement.
Does the O have to go?

Record: 7-0 Grade: A+
The mens volleyball team has already doubled its winning total from last season, and look to continue to climb up the Canada West ladder. The mens volleyball team currently sits sixth out of a possible 11th and has possession of a playoff spot. The Cougars currently have more wins than they have had in at least the past six years. Although this may be new territory for the home team, this year could be a chance to put University of Regina mens volleyball on the map. Fifth-year players Jamie Wilkins, Brody Waddell, Drew Smith, and Joel Colter are making every effort they can to go out on top, while rookie libero Jacques Borgeaud is making an immediate impression. The Cougars are scheduled to take a trip to Winnipeg on Dec. 2 and 3 before they enjoy a well-deserved break that will take them into 2012. Teacher comments: The mens volleyball team has gone from getting the participation award year after year to easily the most improved. They have worked hard for many years and are nally getting to see that results that they have always wanted. Keep up the good work.
Womens basketball
The womens basketball team currently sits first in Canada West and boasts a 7-0 record in regular season competition. The Cougars were ranked No. 1 in the country in a preseason coaches poll. With such high expectations set for this years team, the Cougars are currently doing everything they can to live up to them. Michelle Clark is currently leading the team in points with 105 in seven games, while Joanna Zalesiak and Lindsay Ledingham are hot on her tail with 104 and 84 points, respectively. Barring untimely injuries, the womens basketball team is easily the universitys best chance to take home a national title. The womens team is also done competition until 2012, and do not play at home again until Jan. 20.
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Young guns come to play

Record: 2-8 Grade: C-
Womens Volleyball
The womens volleyball team has not been playing up to par this season. They are second last in the Canada West standings and three places back of a playoff spot. Although Trisha Dobson has replaced Michelle Sweeting quite nicely, the team is still missing the consistent play that Sweeting is known for. Hopefully Sweeting will return in the New Year and will help propel the team up the standings and into a playoff spot. The Cougars are scheduled to be in Winnipeg on Dec. 2 and 3 before they enjoy a break and ample time to look at the drawing board until they are back in action at home on Jan. 1314.
They want to be a contender

Record: 2-5 Grade: C
Mens basketball
The mens basketball team is continuing the trend of sitting second last in the standings. This years squad has absolutely no fth-year players, which puts it at an automatic disadvantage.
Teacher comments: The womens basketball team is exceeding all expectations and is receiving A+ scores across the board. Theyre developing their skills at a higher level than the rest of the teams in their age group. The Cougars are set for great things and are role models for young basketball players. Keep up the good work.
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Teacher comments: The womens volleyball team is not living up to its expectations this year. As a team, theyre capable of great things, but injuries seem to have shaken they condence. They should take a break and attempt to start fresh in the New Year.
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Not just trophy MLAs

During the Saskatchewan election in November, there wasnt much news coverage about women in politics, which seems ridiculous considering that the election was already won before it started. The election was a great opportunity to discuss deeper issues rather than the inanity of where the leader of the party was and what colour tie they wore. Unfortunately, that wasnt the case. With only 11 women out of 58 total MLAs in the legislature for the next four years, women make up a mere 19 per cent of the legislature. The low numbers may have to do with the fact that the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party only ran 13 female candidates in the entire province, and the Saskatchewan Party ran just 10. Whatever the reason, though, this disturbingly low number demonstrates a greater need to get women involved in all levels of politics. Most people would agree there should be equality in politics. So the question is how is that going to happen? This is the year 2011. There have been 27 governments of Saskatchewan, yet no female has ever been premier or Speaker of the House. Aside from the two seconds that Kim Campbell was in power by default, out of the 41 Federal governments formed, no women has been prime minister, nance minister, or Speaker. It is clear that there needs to be change. So if we all agree on that, where is that change going to come from? Unfortunately, it does not currently look like it will come from the NDP. They had the opportunity with the resignation of Dwayne Lingenfelter to appoint a woman as the new leader and re-invent the party. Deb Higgins, although not elected in the last trip to the polls,
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While our rst female Prime Minister was obviously trying to channel Margaret Thatcher with her hairdo, thats no reason to keep women out of prominent positions
would have been a good choice, given her history with the party and her past in the legislature. That leaves only one option. With the throne speech happening Dec. 5, this is an excellent opportunity for Brad Wall to make a Hail Mary attempt at equality and push for the election of a female Speaker, thus showing that women in parties are not simply being shufed to the back row. By having elected women more involved and visible in the daily operation of the legislature, a female Speaker would send the message to other women that females in politics are not just trophies the party can point to and say, We support equality. Look at the woman in our caucus. So Mr. Wall and the rest of the MLAs, do the right thing and go down in history by electing a female Speaker. There are women just as qualified as any man you could select, and the time has come to recognize them.
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natasha tersigni
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Santa Claus is a product

Its that time of year again: lights bespatter the city, trees twinkle through living room windows, and creepilyanimated reindeer light up lawns. Christmas songs are heard everywhere, and stores flash their gaudy exuberance for the season of giving. Standing in line to pay for your vedollar package of batteries becomes an ordeal that would be sufcient to give the typical fast-food consuming Canadian a heart attack. Looming over this hustle and bustle, not to be forgotten, is that legendary jolly fat guy in the red suit. Have you ever noticed how well Santa Claus makes capitalism familyfriendly? It must have been no small feat to turn Saint Nicolas, whose generosity to the poor was said to have rescued three young women from a life of prostitution, into an overweight and highly commercial advocate for greed. Todays Santa Claus appears on television, banners, and garish thrones in malls to tell children they can, and should, have whatever they want and to make sure parents feel sufficient pressure to clear stores shelves for another holiday season. His warm, jovial character and nostalgic scenes of happiness bring families together and completely hides the fact that Coca-Cola, Taco Bell, Pepto Bismal, or whatever corporation, does not care about our holiday cheer; our money is all that matters. Todays Santa Claus embodies capitalism perfectly: get more, get it now, and dont dare to look past the bright colours and alluring sentiments to consider the consequences this lifestyle brings to the impoverished, the environment, and ultimately, to ourselves. It could be just me, but I am pretty sure the phrase the more, the merrier was not referring to Jolly Ol Saint Nick shaking with laughter, reaching into his toy sack, and pulling out wonderful gadgets as though there was no actual cost involved, and encouraging us to behave the same by going into debt to make sure we have the newest and the best of everything. What is really important about this time of year? I can offer a solid hunch that it is not hip-checking your way to the sales counter at the last minute, swearing at the clerk who informs you that theyre sold out, and fantasizing about beating the little old lady taking up the whole aisle with her walker. Maybe some things are more important than quantity what a revolutionary idea. It is possible, however unlikely, that having the best Christmas ever does not revolve around having the best stuff. I like to hope society is not so far gone that we can admit what makes Christmas special is not the massive pile of gifts under the tree so much as the religious and relational aspects of the holiday. Santa Claus may appear left, right, and centre with his message of more, more, more, but what I would rather have more of is meaningful, quality time with those who matter. Call me old-fashioned, but I harbour hopes that our children may yet grow up to appreciate the little things and value people over stuff. And before you feel bad for poor old Saint Nick, never worry; the major corporations and their incongruous, glamorous Santas will quite happily continue promoting greed, and more subtly, exploitation, with or without you. If we really resent capitalism as much as some of us claim to, maybe Christmas would be a good time to show some moderation in our consuming habits. I, for one, know that Santa Claus will get along just fine without me.
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Last week I had the misfortune of getting a parking ticket. To be fair, I deserved the ticket. I left my truck parked in Lot 4 all day, and I paid the price for the fact that I was running late for class that day and it was cold and I didnt want or have the time to walk the few blocks from my normal parking spot on McNiven Ave to the university. Such a thing happens, and although irritatingly expensive, I will pay my ticket and hope that the next time I park illegally, I get away with it. A week after the beginning of classes, I tried to buy a parking pass. Until then, I had walked to school, but as things picked up with work and school, I found I didnt have the time to spend walking for an hour and twenty minutes a day. By this time, however, I was too late. I was informed that I was 545th on the waiting list for a parking pass. Shocked, I was forced to park off-campus. While this was certainly better than walking from the Southland Mall every day, it was still inconvenient and I know the owners of the houses I park in front of are probably not too pleased with me. But whatever, you do what youve got to do. The parking ticket got me thinking about something that has been bothering me for a while now: the fact that for all the pomp a circumstance surrounding parking at the beginning of this semester, nothing has changed at all. While there was a much-touted parking forum that theoretically raised awareness and supposedly encouraged discussion of the problem, in reality theres been little to no discussion since the forum. What did come out of the parking forum was a new shibboleth for the university administration. Now, every time the issue of parking comes up, Vianne Timmons or Barb Pollock can brush it off with a reminder that they asked the students about what could be done, and received some excellent suggestions from students. Meanwhile, everyone settled into a complacent routine and learned ways to cope with not having any parking spaces on campus. The overflow of student parking was taken
care of by parking off-campus on McNiven Ave or Kramer Boulevard, much to the chagrin of Hillsdale homeowners. While only being a twohour parking zone, the city gloriously doesnt ticket anyone unless they are parked in a strict no-parking zone. But this concession does not solve the problem, and there have been no visible signs from the administration as to exactly what is being done to answer the concerns of the students. While it is easy for them to point to the forum and say they are listening to students, it is difcult to tell if they comprehend what students are telling them. This issue is not one that is going to solve itself either. If anything, the problem will become worse as the university continues to draw more and more students here for post-secondary education. Its already apparent through the recent, and long-overdue,widening of the doors between College West and the New Lab building, that the university is expecting more students to call this their campus. Parking, while not going to be xed over night, at least needs to be taking visible steps in the direction of a solution. Rather than repeating that they have consulted students and are now forming a strategy, the administration needs to publically say what steps they are considering and when they think serious improvements will be made. Theyalso need to keep students involved in all aspect of the decision making if they truly value our input rather than closing the doors and giving the impression that they hope the problem will go away. Until then, I guess I will pay my parking ticket and continue to find ways to circumvent parking enforcement. Until I can buy a parking pass, which I will happily do if I get the opportunity, I will wait for the solution to the universitys parking problem with growing impatience.
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Massive mass transit headache
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I believe that Reginas bus system needs a change. There it is. I said it. The one thing that citizens, especially students, have been thinking for years. I know I speak for many when I say students rejoiced when Campus Express buses were introduced. Good for you, City of Regina, for recognizing students lead hectic, and impoverished lives, and appreciate quick and efficient means of transportation as opposed to bank-breaking parking tickets. One question, though: why does it stop running at 9:30 p.m.? There are students who take classes later in the day who would like a quick bus ride just as much as the early-morning University goers. There are also students who have classes on weekends; why should they have to spend over an hour in transit on the bus just because they live in an inconvenient part of the city? Why arent there more Campus Express buses? Or better yet, why dont all routes have express buses? This city is constantly striving toward a big-city feel why not extend that to our system of public transit? It all starts with a big-city mentality. Other big cities have buses that run more efciently, and I dont just mean they use less gas. In other cities, if you miss your No. 3 bus, another will come along in 20 minutes at most. As well, you can get virtually anywhere by bus does this sound like our transit system? Efciency is key. Instead of having several buses going to the same places the university, downtown, Walmart, etc. and no buses going directly to others, such as some of the
citys leisure centres or outdoor skating rinks; there should be fewer buses and they should run express routes that reach all sorts of destinations. Fewer buses running more efficient routes more often would solve many of the problems with the Regina transit system, problems that deter people from using public transit and those that people who do already ride transit have to deal with on a daily basis. Another problem is the bus stops on nearly every block. In bigger cities, those that Regina aspires to be like, there are frequent enough stops that the public does not have to walk too far from its destination, while the stops are also strategically placed far enough apart that the routes exemplify efficiency and effectiveness. Constant stopping and starting is hardly conducive to creating efficiency. For example, look at the No. 2 bus that goes from downtown to Argyle Park. In my experience, the bus was on time, the interior was warm, and the driver was kind and good at his job. The bus, however, was stopped for 10 minutes in front of the Walmart on Pasqua and Rochdale before it proceeded to its next stop, the Superstore across the street, where it sat for another several minutes. All things considered, this is no big deal, but when you have to deal with a person ringing the bell to request a stop on Albert Street, the bus pulling over, the person getting off, the doors closing, and immediately another person pulling the cord during the entire ride there, it gets to be tedious. Admittedly, I am new to taking transit, but this weekend was the worst of my experiences. As I rode
the No. 2, I found myself wondering if this wasnt a personal taxi service I was taking, for all the stops that the bus made. Even though irritating, this cant be blamed on the city once the temperature dips below t-shirt weather, most people dont want to walk father than they have to regardless of how irritating the constant stops are. Despite the inefcient system, one thing we can be proud of is that the City of Regina is slowly advancing technologically. It has a CityApp available for smartphones, which allows users to view all sorts of citybased information such as construction zones, ight times, and remarkably even bus stops. I once tried to use this feature to get to the Northwest Leisure Centre, and after I hit enter and the app did a bit of number crunching, the trip planner responded to my request with an error message. It could not calculate my route because there were either too many transfers or the total trip time exceeded three hours. Three hours! I live downtown, the city centre, the central stopping point for most if not 19 bus routes, and apparently there is not a single bus that could take me to one of the citys four leisure centres. It is more than likely that the trip planner application has a few bugs to work out, but nonetheless I was unimpressed. You know whats ironic here? I work for the city, yet I couldnt even get to work that day because of its broken bus app. Yikes.
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Here it is, folks. The fall semester is coming to a close. Soon we will all be in the throes of nal exams. The freshmen myself included are wandering the halls in a sort of academia-induced coma. Instead of responsibly studying for aforementioned nals, Ive decided to take time to reect on what Ive learned in my first semester at the University of Regina. I learned that Im not as critical a thinker as I thought I was. I also learned that S, M, and P are probably my three favourite letters in the entire alphabet. I learned that Marxism had some pretty neat ideas about the media, and I also learned that the LeaderPost and the Globe & Mail have a not-so-subtle-right-wing bias. I learned to once again hate almost everything about the English language, and my resolve to learn German is now stronger than ever. I learned to fear technology especially when microphones are concerned and to appreciate the joys of a masterful Japanese woodblock print. Finally, I learned that much to the chagrin of my father my selected major isnt a waste of time. As a lm studies major, I learned that a good lm can be as much a work of art as van Goghs Starry Night or Michelangelos David. If youve stuck with me thus far, then congratulations; there was more uff there than in a marshmallow factory. But allow me to get a little bit more hard-nosed as I tell you what else I learned in my first semester
here. I learned that what they tell you in high school that your experience is your own and that youre being prepared for real life its all bullshit. I learned more in my first hour here than I did in four years of high school. University is a living, breathing beast where everyone reacts differently and behaves differently. High school is a prison compared to this place. There is little to no room for the lm, business, or journalism student to thrive in high school. Its everyone into the education pool, sink or swim. There is no room to specialize in high school at all. Lucky for us in Regina, we have a world-class post-secondary campus right in our backyards. The large, bustling student body ensures that almost everyone has a niche that they can ll. The university has done wonders for me, changing me from a social introvert to an outgoing and engaged student. If you havent taken the ample opportunity to get involved, I strongly recommend that you reconsider. Join the student society of your faculty, take in some quality entertainment, try one of every beer in the imports section, hell, even write for the Carillon. Your university experience really is what you make of it. And remember to stay calm and chive on. Were all in this together, after all.
kyle leitch
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Close encounters
HAMILTON (CUP) Did you feel it? On Nov. 8, an asteroid brushed right by our little blue sphere in space, giving some of us a genuine scare. Im not talking some dinky, burns-up-inour-atmosphere asteroid we scoff at several times a day. We almost got hit by a 400-metre-wide clump of coal and space evil. To put this into perspective, the asteroid, named 2005 YU55 (rolls right off the tongue), came closer to us than the moon does at any given time of the year. Thats a frightening thought. There was never any actual threat from the astral rock, as observatories around the world have long predicted its arrival and trajectory, and were given enough data to back up the claim that it would not directly impact us. What the asteroid did do, though, is remind us just how fragile our planet is, and how Earth has little to no defence plans in the event that an asteroid decides not to take the scenic route. Prompted by the event, groups like the Secure World Foundation (SWF) have banded together to plan an international strategy that would deal with these space invaders made of stone. The SWF has approached the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs, which is a completely legitimate organization, apparently, to inquire into their contingency plan for the unthinkable catastrophe. The verdict? If a foreign space object comes at us with no warning for instance, from behind the sun, which would give us less time to predict its movement we are helpless. There would not be nearly enough time to deal with it adequately. Awesome. Not that it is super urgent, as the chances of it happening are slim, but slimmer odds have prevailed and all it takes is one to really ruin our day. Our planet is, as SWF executive director Ray Williamson told the CBC, a sitting duck in a cosmic shooting gallery, and the sooner we take steps to protect it, the sooner we can get back to poking each other with nuclear sticks and comparing the size of our GDPs in the bathroom. The next time we expect to have such a frightening y-by is in the farflung year of 2028, when we are finally going to have those ying cars that we were supposed to get back in 1995. Then we can just y above the ruins of a charred, broken planet, kind of like the Jetsons. Or, well repeat the mistakes of small-brained, gigantic lizards that lived 65 million years ago. They lived their lives in squalor and ecstasy and paid the price when they failed to respond to the asteroid threat. Do we want to be mocked by alien civilizations when they learn we met the same fate as the dinosaurs creatures that we dig up, display, and make cult-classic lms about? So before those Hanna-Barbera prophecies come to fruition, lets pour some of that money we dont have back into the space programs we have forgotten about. Lets do it before they get to have the ultimate I told you so moment. Dont forget: there is an entire belt of roughly 1.7 million asteroids just waiting between Mars and Jupiter, and all it takes is a slight gravitational disturbance to get them to look in our direction.
andrew terefenko
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The newest technology that may be nding its way into the arsenal of the Canadian police ofcer is a development by Taser International called the AXON head camera. These miniature cameras record video and sound and if embraced by the police will be worn by police officers at all times. With this device, police will record every encounter they have with suspects. The U.K. already uses this technology and many police forces in the United States are either using it as well or are in trial periods. Thus far, the cameras have received both positive and negative feedback. For a long time, civilians have been protesting that police brutality is rampant and there is evidence to prove it but this evidence is removed from the Internet or conscated as soon as police discover it exists. In theory, a camera that records every action an ofcer takes increases their accountability. If police ofcers are aware that they are being monitored at all times, and that the recording will be saved as evidence, they are bound to be more cautious about what they say and how they deal with suspects, particularly at riots, where we tend to hear the most accounts of power abuses by the police. However, its not just the police ofcers who will behave differently if they are aware that their every word is being recorded as evidence that can be used either for or against them. If citizens are aware that they are being recorded, the interaction between civilian and officer risks becoming sterilized. The solutions presented by this technology, primarily that it will decrease incidences of thoughtless
outbursts of honest behaviour, might simultaneously create a problem. The future of police-public interactions in Canada lies in striving to address the issue of police distrust. The trust the Canadian people have in their police force has been dropping steadily, linked to incidences of recorded police brutality. This increase in awareness of police brutality is in direct proportion to an increase in citizen journalism. One way to battle this sentiment of distrust is to create a community-like situation, in which citizens of a community view police officers as helpers and members of that community. Police ofcers must become people who are not only there when there is danger, but also when there is peace. They must be viewed as friends to the people, so that citizens are comfortable approaching an ofcer in all sincerity, with little concern for their words being used against them. Placing a camera in the centre of that relationship is a major elephant in the room. Citizens will watch what they say, police officers will watch what they say, and while there may be a more accountable police force, the sterile distrust and reserve citizens have towards the ofcers in their community will remain. The social problem that causes a great deal of crime, namely a lack of trust in the police, will remain. Thankfully, it will be recorded on cameras and compiled as evidence to indict a failing system.
cynicaltimes.org
julia dima
graphics editor
The Occupy protests have disappeared, both physically in the parks and visibly in the media. Yet what will emerge from the ashes of the initial campouts is not quite clear. What is clear, however, is that most of North American society continues to revel in the bliss of ignorance at the best or stupidity at the worst. Our social problems will only increase in the future especially as those worse off in society are left behind and continue to be further marginalized. The recent elections of conservative governments, both in Spain as well as in this province are a testament to the departure of socialminded governments across the globe. While the initial model of the welfare state may not be the most efficient model for the organization of a modern society, it is an evolution of this very model that will serve society best into the future. If you didnt nd the actions of Lt. John Pike, the UC-Davis ofcer who indiscriminately pepper sprayed student protesters on Nov. 18, both a senseless use of violence and a disturbing violation of basic democratic rights, then perhaps you need to reconsider what it is acceptable to do to other human beings. In video of the incident, the college students were clearly and brutally pepper sprayed at point-blank range for nothing more than engaging in their basic rights of protest, assembly, and free speech. Ironically, it would seem that those
very rights are being suppressed by a university administration that is fearful of engaging in discourse the very thing that universities are supposed to encourage in their students. We live in a world marked with contrasts. We all know about the existence of poverty, the battles that people wage against inner and outer demons, such as a variety of addictions as well as abuse, bullying, and discrimination. When we hear or read about the unemployed or the homeless, we never think that could be us. However, Canadians carry more household debt than they are able to effectively service on a monthly basis. You do not need an economics degree to know this is poor personal fiscal policy. Our provinces and this country are writing ever more debt as the days go by. One of our largest trading partners is virtually broke and yet continues to be in denial about it. It is no wonder therefore, that social responsibility is taking the proverbial political backseat these days. Americans operate in the jaded belief that anybody could be the next millionaire CEO. That is, in fact, the basis of the white picket fence, wife with 2.1 children and one dog American dream. Work hard, be honest, and you too can one day share in the spoils of that great country. But for how many Americans is this dream only an illusion? Does this dream even exist or was it only ever a gment of peoples imaginations? As the western world sinks ever-
more into denial about its true scal situation and as its citizens continue to allow themselves to be deceived, we shall see a marked rise of social unrest and inequality that is met with government force that will go beyond proportional. Life is still good for CEOs and the government, and both will be loathe to allow the system that made them wealthy change in favour of the people that they exploited to make their billions. The resulting clash between government authority and the authority of the people will certainly be violent. As we enter into another Christmas season, we must remember that messages of peace and love of neighbour are still important and relevant in the 21st century, and that these ideas can be applied to how we respond to the very legitimate concerns of our less fortunate. You do not have to be religious to see that a little bit of harmony and respect in the world can go a long way to create a better society for today as well as for tomorrow. It is my sincere wish that the virtues extolled at Christmas are kept alive for a full 12 months. Too often all of us forget that social justice, peace, and love of neighbour are required year-round and not just in December.
sebastian prost
contributor
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MONTREAL (CUP) Imagine Pope Benedict XVI locking lips with an imam. That image got real last week. It appeared, along with images of other world leaders locking lips, on billboards and bridges in Rome, Paris, Tel Aviv, New York, and Milan on Nov. 16. It was clothing company United Colors of Benettons newest ad campaign. The Vatican, in typical Vatican fashion, got offended. The sensual depiction of its leader prompted threats of legal action against the company. In response, Benetton removed the image from the collection of controversial kisses that make up its newest campaign, entitled Unhate. This latest move by the Catholic Church comes during the Popes visit to Africa, where he preached to leaders that they should stop depriving their people of hope for a better future. Theres an irony to the Pope making these optimistic statements while the Vatican uses its inuence to censor conversations that could actually cultivate this hope. As of late, our society seems to value large-scale conversation more than ever. Look at the tents and demonstrations that have popped up in hundreds of cities around the world. Starting a conversation is what this ad was meant to do as well. Benetton is no amateur when it comes to using shock tactics. Its past ads have included a man dying of AIDS with his grieving family next to his hospital bed, a black woman breastfeeding a white baby and three identical human hearts labelled black, white, and yellow. All these contentious images have a purpose, however. They may be intended to raise consumer awareness of Benettons products, but theyre doing so by attempting to shock the population into having a conversation. People are angry because they feel their religion is being mocked. But I think what is really being mocked here are the people themselves people who cant see past the homosexuality (a lot of people are up in arms about that), and who cant look up from their religious texts and see what is really going on around them. Religious intolerance is breeding hate and war, and guess what: our society is not working. So lets talk. Lets look at these ads and ask ourselves why they shock us, why this meeting of ideas is so unfathomable that the Vatican feels it should be torn down and many in the religious community are upset. It is because in our limited view of the future, we cannot picture a time when this is possible. That is the message here. This campaign, ultimately, is about more than selling clothes. This campaign is about forcing us to talk about the power of these images. Its a shame that a valuable participant in the discussion has opted to shut it out, rather than speak up.
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