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rethinking rape culture

shireen noble
The Overheard at Guelph Facebook group is known for posting hilarious quotes from professors and the best out-of-context conversations you could find at Guelph. Last week, one of their posts took a different tone. This one read I wish that all the women/were statues of Venus/Cuz then theyd have no arms/To push away my penis. As shocking as it was to see these words written, the bigger surprise came when this became one of the most liked comments in the group. Then, other students started to add lyrics lines to this poem, which later was identified as a drinking song. Andrew Bretz, PhD student at the university, decided to post something about this on his blog. He used this as a way to address the issue of rape culture at the University of Guelph, because they would never do anyand last Wednesday a discussion thing like that. Eventually, the soon broke out on the Facebook thread deteriorated into personal thread with students criticizing attacks and away from the origthe use of rape jokes. Surprisingly inal issue of rape culture, and enough, there were several stu- the original author of the post redents who rushed to the defence moved their comment. of this original post. This issue did not completely Some claimed that it had noth- fall under the radar though, as ing to do with rape, or that it was Alastair Summerlee himself wrote just a joke, and that even if it was a letter to students. He expressed a joke about rape, it didnt matter his disappointment with making

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light of violence against women, and drew the connection between that and the perpetration of sexual violence. Ive been quite pleased with the work of the Human Rights and Equity Office and the Presidents Office in this matter. From the moment they were made aware of it, this became a top priority for them, said Bretz. This university has a social conscience

and a commitment to community activism that it is rightly proud of, and the response of the presidents office and the HREO has contributed to that spirit of activism. This debate is far from over, as students continue to argue over the appropriateness of these comments. There were

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michael bohdanowicz
On Mar. 19, 2012 War Memorial Halls balcony was graced with a banner featuring signatures of students declaring that they were opposed to child labour and favoured the right to education to combat it. The banner faced a stage in which anti-child labour activist, Craig Kielburger, provided a speech as part of a fundraiser to build a school in Kenya. The BetterPlanet Project, the CSA, the Free the Children club and Interhall Council are behind the fundraising effort and organized this event. University of Guelph President Alastair Summerlee began the evenings activities by sharing his experience and photographs he took while visiting the four different refugee camps that surround Dadaab, Kenya. These camps are currently home to 500, 000 people, most of whom are fleeing drought in Somalia. This number is expected to increase to 750, 000 later this year. Summerlee emphasized education as a way to help residents and brought up the World University Service of Canadas efforts to improve education in the camps, especially by increasing the proportion of girls in the camps schools. Kielburger claimed that there is a myth that only wealthy and well-connected people can influence the world. According to him youth are told to wait until you graduate, wait until you get a job and then you can change things in this world. Iqbal Masih, a boy who was murdered for his anti-child labour activism, inspired Kielburger to launch Free the Children at the age of 12, partly because Masih demonstrated that young people can influence change. Kielbruger also discussed challenges with international development. One challenge involves aid being directed to regions which are currently experiencing a crisis, neglecting other regions. The vast majority [of aid dollars] go to things we saw, for example, in response to the drought in East Africa, he stated. Well support a crisis in East Africa, and then well move to West Africa and then well take out full page ads not we, but the world community does promoting donations, but not staying in East Africa to look at sustainable development systems. Sustainability was emphasized by Kielburger as a way to make development work. He believes that communities should take ownership of assets, such as schools,

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craig Kielburger discusses development

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sarkozy launches massive manhunt for neo-nazi after series of racist murders The Sarkozy government has launched a manhunt following the murder of four people, a rabbi and three children, at a Jewish school in Toulouse. The attack has been linked to two previous sets of murders, which left three French paratroopers of North African and Caribbean backgrounds dead and one injured. Police suspect a disgruntled soldier with Neo-Nazi ties. Following major far right murders in Norway and Germany last year, recent electoral successes for Neo-Nazi parties across European rural and working class districts, and the dominance of the Hungarian government by Neo-Nazi parties, the far right appears to be riding recent economic difficulties to newfound strength. (CTV)

craig Kielburger, founder of free the children, spoke to the university of guelph, and supported the student fundraiser to build a school in Kenya.
built by non-governmental organizations. Ownership can be accomplished through alternative income programs which provide people with jobs which can fund the maintenance of these assets. Alternative income programs are used by Free the Children as well as Me to We, another organization founded by Kielburger. Me to We aims to produce socially responsible products, employ residents of communities Free the Children operates in and generate profits, half of which are given to Free the Children. Kielburger acknowledged that numerous failures have occurred during his time with Free the Children and Me to We, such as failing to make socially responsible music profitable. He proudly declared that were always improving our development model. american scientists and hillary clinton think they can find amelia earhart this time Citing new analysis of a 1937 photo, which shows what could be a chunk of a plane in a reef, a new expedition to find the iconic aviator, complete with robotic mini-subs, will begin in July. Those involved have downplayed the importance of success, and heavily stressed the value of trying, sounding a lot like coaches in movies about little league teams who expect to lose. If the expedition somehow proves as successful as the movie little league teams, it may provide a welcome boost to the reputation of science in America, where many think its role consists of injecting diseases into children and food. (National Post)

csa initiative against bottled water

alicja Gradzkowska
The topic of water sustainability is not new to the CSA or the University. In February, a referendum was held on campus, asking undergraduate students to vote for or against the selling of bottled water at the University. The results, which showed that 78 per cent of the voters deciding against plastic water bottles, made it clear that students supported the CSAs initiative to remove plastic bottles from campus. This weeks Aqua Campaign, held to celebrate World Water Day, intended to continue focusing on bottled water and water sustainability through the Aqua Pub hosted by Brass Taps, and documentaries played on Thursday concerning the issue. With the Aqua Campaign, were touching on the sustainability aspect of plastic water bottles, said Demetria Jackson, the External Affairs Commissioner. These water bottles use a ridiculous amount of plastic, and we shouldnt be paying companies to buy bottled water when its a natural resource we can take from the tap. Students have shown their support for removing bottled water from campus in the past. Grad students voted to remove bottled water from the Grad Lounge, and the Bullring also stopped selling plastic water bottles in light of student protest. The city of Guelph has been supportive of the CSAs initiative as well. The city has supported us with resources, promotional materials, and has readily been available to bounce ideas off with us, said Jessica Carter, the Academic and University Affairs Commissioner for the CSA. And, through the Wellington Water Watchers, weve been provided with reusable water bottles. Despite the backing of various groups, eliminating bottled water from campus has not been an easy road. The skilled advertising that water bottle companies employ engrain the idea that bottled water is better for you, even though tap water undergoes strict regulations, and is tested an average of 50 times a day in Guelph, said Carter. The prospect of banning the product has also been met with difficulty. Theres the argument that people should have the choice

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The csa served themed cocktails at aqua Pub to raise support for their campaign to eliminate bottled water on campus.
to purchase bottled water if they want, said Jackson. And theres the issue of where does it end if we want to ban something else? However, the CSA wants to use the support shown in the referendum, and continue to expand on their initiative. Students are encouraged to visit guelphgoesbottledwaterfree.org, and learn more about the Aqua Campaign. We dont want to see our initiative end, said Jackson. We owe it to students to continue the process of removing bottled water from campus.

coptic Pope shenouda III dies, leaves immediate future of egyptian coptics uncertain Thousands gathered to mourn the Pope, credited with having done much to protect Egypts Coptic population during the recent revolution. His loss has left many fearful that a lack of leadership will leave the community unprotected against Islamic parties, both expected to take a major share of power and perceived as hostile to Coptics. At the very least it will be difficult to find a church leader as popular across sectarian lines as he was, a popularity built on the perception that he fought for Egypts best interests, and an agreement that he was a pretty funny guy. (NYTimes)

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several student leaders from around the university who had either liked or further added to this discussion peer helpers, college government executives, and residence assistants. While there is certainly a discussion to be had about the consequences of what you post in social media, the larger questions remain untouched. What is rape culture? And how does making jokes about rape possibly encourage it? Rape culture describes the ways in which rape and sexual violence are normalized through cultural products like songs, advertisements, movies, images, etc., as well as the ways in which

that ideology of normalization of push away their penis is in ef- one partner is a celebrity? Do we happens to men and transfolk as sexual violence is enacted in ev- fect saying, I wish I could take just have our blinders on when it well as women, but also in terms eryday life, said Bretz. That is, away your sexual agency and the comes to the big issue sexual vi- of dealing with the aftermath of a song that suggests that consent physical ability to defend your- olence? Are there some ignorant such trauma, and the realities is immaterial contributes to rape self. How is this not about rape? people who are dominating the of living in a society where such culture. Do we condone sexual violence? news stories? Or have we decid- crimes are commonplace. Does this actually happen? Well, Absolutely. In February 2009, ed that sexual violence isnt that When we started talking about yes. Chris Brown was arrested after big of a deal? this issue, one of my friends said, Just check out urbandictionary. beating his girlfriend, Rihanna, One of the comments on the But rape culture is a problem evcom to find some incredibly inap- forcing her to cancel a perfor- Overheard forum certainly erywhere. How are we supposed propriate definitions that include mance at the Grammys. This year suggests that, saying that they to deal with it? You know what victim blaming, objectification after Chris Brown made his come- didnt realize that the forum was else is a problem everywhere? and trivialization of rape. See, for back, he was invited to perform a womens studies class. This per- Using thats so gay as a way of example, rape-pretty, rape at the Grammys. Twitter lit up petuated the idea that somehow, referring to something negative. club, and rapecident. with posts about him, saying that rape and sexual violence are ex- That hasnt stopped the UniverIs rape normalized and tolerat- they didnt clusively womens issues. This sity of Guelph from trying to ed? The response of some students understand what Rihanna was definitely isnt the case, but no eliminate that phrase from our who claimed they didnt know complaining about- Chris Brown one seems to recognize that sex- vocabulary. Its time that we start that the quote was about rape could beat them anytime! How is ual assault is an issue that affects trying to eliminate the minimiimplies yes. Suggesting that they it that we, as a society, can ex- all people. Not just in terms of zation and normalization of rape wish women didnt have arms to cuse intimate partner violence if the direct victimization, which from our conversations.

see talks: discussing campus food sustainability

beth Purdon-mclellan
Society Environment Economics (SEE) Talks get members of the community to speak about what they are doing for sustainability. The talks were started so that people can engage in discussion and see the change while it is actually happening. The SEE Talk held on Mar. 20 featured Mark Kenny, the purchasing co-coordinator are probably the leaders in the of Hospitality Services. Kenny campus for doing sustainable achas been working with campus tions, said Maurice Nelischer, food services for 16 years, and is director of campus sustainability. a founding member of Taste Real Theyve really been contributing From the Ground Up, a Guelph a lot, which we really dont know Wellington local food initiative, enough about. as well as other key members of the Guelph community working for sustainability. Indeed, the food services

Indeed, the food services are probably the leaders in the campus for doing sustainable actions.

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SEE Talks stresses that its core concepts, Society, Environment and Economics must all be met to create sustainability. Kenny was careful to address each issue, and how Hospitality Services works to be responsible to each one. It needs to be local and regional wherever feasible, it needs to be ecologically responsible in the front of the house as well as the back of the house, said Kenny. We need marIanne PoIntner to have socially responsible efforts in procurement, and we need to be mark Kenny spoke about his role as purchasing coordinator for financial viable for all stake holders hospitality services in the lecture series see talks, which focuses in our business. on campus sustainability. To make Guelphs food more sustainable, Kenny has focused Thats a lot. From an entire meal, when local produce supplies are on buying local produce whenev- to a cup of coffee, to a jar of honey. the highest. Guelph would be able er possible. A firm believer in the The newest project taken on by to process, freeze and store fruits 100 diet, the transportation plays a Hospitality Services is the con- and vegetables so that local food big part in Kennys decision mak- struction of a produce processing can be used during the year when ing. The high volume of customers system in the basement of Creel- students return. Food for thought next time you using Hospitalitys food services, man. The processing facility was and the demand for variety means built using a grant from the Friends dig into a plate from Gryphs or that there are a lot of opportunities of the Greenbelt Foundation. One Moms Kitchen. When it comes to make sustainable choices. of barriers to sustainability in food to sustainability, food services at We do about 65, 000 transactions services is that there are few stu- the University of Guelph are takper day on campus, said Kenny. dents here during the summer, ing the lead.

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looking back on 150 years

OVC opens exhibit at Guelph Civic museum
beth Purdon-mclellan
In comparison to other Ontario universities, the University of Guelph has a reputation for being a young school. However, despite its age, Guelph has a long and colourful history as a place of learning. Before the University was established, Guelph was the home of Ontarios first and only veterinary college, the OVC. In preparation for its 150th anniversary, the OVC has created an exhibit at the Guelph Civic Museum to show case the OVCs rich past, and its connection to the Guelph community. The display was opened to the public on Mar. 16, and will hold its grand opening on Mar. 23. Previous to the Guelph Civic Museum exhibit, there used to be a museum within the OVC building itself. However, the demand for space has forced most of the museum artifacts into storage. The OVC is undertaking another project to create online exhibits using a software program called Past Perfect. Were moving into the modern times, said Lisa Cox, the OVCs historical curator for the past two years. Were trying to get it onto a software program and things like that. It hasnt systematically been gone through for about 30 years, and a lot has been added to it since there. It takes a tedious amount of work, given the size the of the collection. On top of work on the 150th anniversary exhibit, Cox has been finishing a book on OVCs history, and working closely on the artifact collection. Cox hopes that the virtual exhibit will make the OVCs history more accessible. Artifacts that are not included in the exhibit are kept in the bursary vault that OVC used while it was an independent college. People call about the museum, education of veterinarians. and its disappointing to have to tell At a certain point in the collecthem we dont have a museum in a tion, in terms of the dates of the physical sense anymore because the artifacts, you can see where that space has been co-opted into other culture starts to change and where functions of the college, said Cox. research becomes more of an acThe artifacts consist mostly of tivity that we now associate with veterinary instruments for large institutions like this, said Cox. animals, as it has been practiced Like now, research is a primary for a longer period of time. While activity. working with the artifacts, Cox The Guelph Civic Museum raisnoted that there has been a huge es the profile of veterinary history, shift towards research within the and the history of college within OVC. Initially when the college was the Guelph community. Students first formed, the province mandat- interested in attending can visit the ed that it be specifically intended Loretto Convent building on Norto be a teaching institution. Re- folk Street, where the exhibit will search took a back seat to the actual be displayed until Jun. 17.

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In celebration of the oVcs 150th anniversary, the guelph civic museum is showcasing school artifacts and bringing the colleges rich history into the community.

5 days for the homeless hits guelph

Campaign aims to help those in need and build awareness
in 2005. The students identified homelessness as a growing issue and decided to give back to the community while aiming to defeat the stereotype of the greedy, distyler karauskas engaged business student. In 2008, the campaign expanded on a naUnless you managed to bypass tional level, seeing Guelph take part Branion Plaza completely last for the first time. The University week, chances are you noticed a has been involved with the camcollection of students in shabby paign ever since. clothing begging for donations. This years participants included You also noticed an array of tarps five students from the College of hanging proudly from Raithby Management and Economics. They House, as well as a makeshift fort were all inspired to get involved in pitched near the cannon. Its all the campaign for similar reasons. part of the 5 Days for the HomeI thought it was a good way to less Campaign, which aims to give back and learn gratitude, said draw awareness towards home- Krystal Carrey. lessness and raise money for The desire to give back quickGuelph Wyndam House, a transi- ly clashed with the reality of their tional residence for at-risk youth. situation, the realization that they The concept is as follows: students would not return to the comfort of are to live outside and on campus their own home for five days. The for five days straight with only first night was admittedly overthe clothing on their backs, as whelming for the participants as well as a sleeping bag and pillow. they were cold and scouring to They are to attend all classes and find materials for their shelter. complete all assignments and They used tarps from a construcmidterms. They are not to con- tion site and cardboard boxes sume any food or drinks unless from dumpsters to assemble their they have been donated to them. shelter. Luckily, the participants They must also find ways to gen- were blessed with warm weather erate donations while on campus. throughout the remainder of the This is done mostly through week. begging. By doing this the parThe campaign was well-received ticipants emulate homelessness to by most students on campus. increase awareness while raising We even had a student come to money for homeless and at-risk us prepared with a sleeping bag, youth. said Jena Mesih, a human resources The charity campaign was first management student. She wantconceived at the University of Al- ed to be with us, and she ended up bertas School of Business back staying out with us for the night.

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students collected donations for the 5 days for the homeless campaign, which raises money for the atrisk youth centre, guelph wyndham house.
The campaign is not without controversy. Critics claim that the image of homelessness as portrayed by the students lacks depth because it does not allow for a genuine understanding of the bleak realities of homelessness. The claim is that the living conditions of the students on campus are only a false projection, based on mere assumptions about the life of a homeless person. In the eyes of some, it is not a sincere way to raise money. The participants have acknowledged this and proudly contest the view of the critics. It may not be an exact portrayal, but we are raising a lot of money, said Carrey. We did give up things we use in our lives. I think a lot of people are critical of how we go about it, claimed Mesih. Maybe we should have no shelter, but would that raise more awareness? Who knows? Obviously were more privileged but we are still raising awareness. The participants acknowledged that finding ways to improve the campaign are important. Maybe we could still use computers, but only outdoors, suggested Jena. Such modifications could be implemented, but the priorities that come with University life will not be relinquished. At the end of the day were still students, said Carrey. As much we want to help, we have to contribute to our education as well, so we try and do both. Whether or not the campaign accurately portrays homelessness, the experience certainly took a toll of those involved. I feel my body shutting down, said Carrey. Day by day I have less energy. People bring us food, but its a lot of carbs and sweets. Were eating pizza and muffins. The experience will have an impact beyond the five-day stint outdoors, as participants plan on re-evaluating whats important in their lives. A priority is not a cell phone dying, said Mesih. A priority is something like, are you hungry? Do you have food to eat? The campaign has raised well over $200,000 nationally this year.

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scientifically Inclined: self-diagnosis vulnerable to symptom list structure

Scientists find that the order in which symptoms are listed on online health websites affects the likelihood of a self-diagnosis
arielle duhaime-ross
A friend calls you up in a panic. She tells you that she has contracted a rare disease that you had never heard of until now. After a few minutes of gentle cooing and reassuring, you manage to calm her down long enough to find out that the lovely folks at WebMD, or some other online self-diagnosis tool, provided this diagnosis. You smile. If this story sounds all too familiar, you are not alone. The Internet is one of the most widely used sources for health information today. In 2005, Statistics Canada reported that 35 per cent of Canadians were seeking health information online, while the Pew Internet and American Like Project reported that 61 per cent of Americans turned to online resources to find health information in 2009. A recent study published in the journal Psychological Science suggests that the order in which symptoms are listed, as well as the length of the list of symptoms on web pages like WebMD, plays an important role in the publics assessment of their health. In this study, Arizona State Universitys Virginia S. Y. Kwan and her team of researchers examined the presentation of symptom information on the top five health-information web sites in the United States: Cancer. org, Cancer.gov, WebMD, MedicineNet.com, and the New York Times Health Guide. Using this information, they designed two studies. In the first study, the researchers looked at whether the order in which symptoms are presented on a webpage influenced the chances of a positive self-diagnosis. The scientists asked 119 Northeastern University students to complete a disease checklist for a fictional form of thyroid cancer. The checklist consisted of six symptoms, which is the average length of online symptom checklists for real forms of thyroid cancer. They used three types of checklists: one where three general symptoms were listed first (fluctuations in weight, shortness of breath, and feelings of being easily fatigued), one where three specific symptoms were listed first (pain in throat or neck, difficulty breathing, lump in the throat or neck), and one where general and specific symptoms were listed in alternating order. The students had to check off the symptoms they had experienced in the last six weeks, and then they had to estimate how likely they thought they had thyroid cancer. They found that the subjects perceived cancer risk was much higher when the general, milder symptoms where presented in streaks found in the first study. streaks, than when they were The respondents who answered separated by more serious, spe- the longer list were less likely to believe they had the disease than cific symptoms. The researchers believe that this those who answered the shortresult is caused by the feeling of er list. Contrary to the first study, the checking off multiple symptoms in a row. Surely If I am check- order of the symptoms listed in ing off multiple symptoms of the longer lists, whether in streaks this rare form of lymphoma in a or alternating, had no significant row, then I must have cancerous effect on the likelihood of a positive self-diagnosis. lymphocytes! In addition, they found that The researchers hope that this someone who is really experi- paper will help online health inencing two or three symptoms formation web sites design better listed one after the other was more self-diagnosis tools. They believe likely to check off the following that during periods of increased symptoms, even they werent ex- disease risk, such as the NIHI periencing it at all, especially if the outbreak of 2009, symptom lists common symptoms are listed first. should be written in streaks to enThe second study looked at courage the public to seek second whether the length of the symp- opinions from trained professiontom checklist dampened the effect als. During normal periods of risk, in the first study. They asked 102 however, they suggest that online students to answer a list con- symptom checklists use the altersisting of six symptoms, or a list nating method to reduce panic, consisting of 12 symptoms. The hopefully reducing your chances researchers found that longer lists of getting an anxiety-ridden call dampened the effect of symptom from your hypochondriac friend.

Investigating green roofs

A student group looking to bring more green roofs to campus buildings
duncan day-myron
Green roofs are becoming increasingly common on new buildings, but there is one group of students who are advocating to get them constructed on older, existing buildings as well. The group is made up of five students Farah Ahmed, Nick Albu, Laura Alpi, Emma Tait and Nathan Jenkins who have undertaken the campaign as part of a class called Sustainable Communities, instructed by Prof. Jim Mahone. In this class, and part of this class has a requirement for an advocacy project so we decided to go with advocating for more green roof infrastructure on campus, said Ahmed. Green roofs do exist in some degree on campus already, with a research garden currently on the Science Complex, and planters are going to be a feature on the roof of the engineering expansion currently being completed on Thornborough. Both of those were considered during the buildings constructions, but these students are more interested in existing buildings. What were trying to collect student signatures for is to bring to [Energy Conservation Working Group (ECWG) for] consideration of green roofs, said Jenkins. Primarily, were just for using funds to look into planning and retrofitting campus buildings. Currently undergraduate students contribute $10 in student fees to energy retrofitting a year, and the ECWG has been open to student input about how those funds are allocated. For example, earlier this year, students received an email survey that requested their input as to whether to focus on issues such as retrofitting or conservation. The ECWG is to meet later this semester, and Physical Resources are scheduled to perform assessments of existing buildings this summer, which could potentially include looking into whether buildings can support green roofs among other sustainability options as well as the energy return of different options. The group will be attending and collecting signatures at the Aqua Pub for World Water Day, as well as at other events during Sustainability Week, and will be holding an forum on the topic on Mar. 27.

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environmental design and rural development students are advocating for more green roofs to be installed on campus.

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Eight Men Speak again
Historical Canadian play deals with current Canadian issues
natasha Visosky
This past year has been one full of political turmoil and uprisings across the globe. With movements like Occupy and the recent G20 summit, there seems to be an endless amount that could be written on such events. Eight Men Speak was originally an agitprop (agitation/propaganda) play written and performed once in 1933 in Toronto. It was quickly banned by the Canadian government for its message on communism, and especially on the right to free speech and freedom to associate. This well-composed play presented by the School of English and Theatre Studies simultaneously tells the story behind the making of the original play. It is a patchwork of original scenes, fictionalized historical dialogue, musical expression, court drama, and monologues. There are scenes in which we are reminded of the Canadian struggle for freedom of speech, freedom from political oppression, and freedom of social media (struggles that still exist today), with breaks of humor used to keep the play from being too heavy.

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[p]erformed once in 1933 in toronto[i]t was then banned by the Canadian government for its message on communism
The play begins and ends with projected images of activist-eye views of recent displays of police brutality, protests, unity, and attempts at freedom of speech and the freedom to assemble. This helps remind us that the play in

question is both historical and current. Now the nitty gritty details. The acting was good, but one actress stood out: Abigail Slinger, playing Tim Buck. She was natural, had slow, controlled speech, and used posture to effectively convey the authenticity of her character. The set was simple yet complex. There were lots of places to hide props and for actors to sit they were almost always all onstage since each played several characters. The costumes were great and they helped to historically situate several actresses as actors, allowing for everyone to look their part. Finally, two slight criticisms. Firstly, there needs to be more publicity for theatrical productions at Guelph. Secondly, while some things can be forgiven for a small production, pronunciation of the script by the actors is never one of them. Most members of the cast could work on that. Otherwise, Eight Men Speak was a great play that was very interesting to watch and noticeably well done. Definitely worth seeing!

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The school of english and Theatre studies production of the once banned agitprop play Eight Men Speak runs until mar. 24 at george luscombe Theatre.

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works inspired by nature and created by Victoria frank, carmen lee and cassie Piccolo were displayed in Zavitz gallery throughout the week of mar. 12-16.

Jury applauds artists for artistic process at 44th annual art show
Guelphs anual Juried Art Show was held over the mar. 16-18 weekend in Zavitz Hall.
now in its 44th year, the competition allows third and fourth year students to submit work to be displayed in Zavitz Hall and judged by a panel of guest jurors. with winners taking home cash prizes and the first place recipient earning $1000, show participants pay submission entry fees of six dollars for one submission and $10 for two submission. This years submissions were voted on by a panel consisting of painter and animation artist Bogdan Luca; toronto installation, video, and photographic artist Gwen macGregor; and artist, independent curator and art writer Sally mckay. Announced on mar. 16, this years winners were (from first to 10th place) Urszula kumala, megan Cox, nick Silvani, Josh Guthrie, Elizabeth Sullivan, Chelsea Theaker, michelle Cogger, Riley Shortt and mary Stoyke, katie Szabo, and Alexandra Harriss and Ashley Schembri. Judges considered factors like style and process when determining the top 10 artists as well as 10 recipients of honourable mentions. According to second and third place winners megan Cox and nick Silvani, the judges emphasized their process when
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Process Places at Juried art show

awarding them their prizes. I was happy that they could see my progression of thought from the two other pieces I had in the show to the one I won with, said Cox. She followed the patterns of wood grains with dripping house paint, then ripped the results off of their woodplanes to create a paint skin effect for her untitled piece. They just said the focus was interesting, said Silvani. For his piece, he recorded 30 seconds of audio in a main hallway in Zavitz near the sculpture studio. He then processed it through an oscilloscope, a machine that reads oscillations adjusted it to 30 stills per second, projecting them and tracing them using vine charcoal and foam core to arrive at his piece A drawing based on the oscillation of 30 second audio recording of this exact space. while the Juried Art Show is restricted to third and fourth year students, first and second year students were offered the opportunity to compete in a separate category that dropped the submission fee. winners in this category received prizes up to $100.

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I was happy that they could see my progression of thought.
megan Cox, second place winner at this years Juried Art Show

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mIchelle cogger

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alexandra harrIss & ashley schembrI

rIley shortt & mary stoyKe

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album review
The menzingers, On the Impossible Past 4.5/5
nick mcFarland
Life has the tendency to make one want to bury their head in the dirt amongst the general chaos of dayto-day living, and the inherent uncertainty of the future. With only what we know to hold onto, we do what we can and hope for the best. From the second Good Things begins the Menzingers On the Impossible Past, it grasps the same familiarity felt within the presence of an old friend or your first guitar: a welcome rock with which to lean on for at least a in the Abuse of Information Nice Things, every song moves Technology, but hasnt forsaken along at a steady, up-tempo pace, the infectious energy or superb pairing driving distortion, palmsong writing theyve come to be muted power chords and soaring known for in the process. Present guitar leads with gritty and meas before are the hopelessly catchy lodic vocals. One cant help but choruses and delightful dual vo- smile despite the pairing of the cals of Tom May and Greg Barnett. ever-present emotionally toiling Each chord is tied with tales of the tones, the excellent musicianship, ups and downs of an unrelenting and significant pop sensibilities: world, reminiscing on bitter years it provides a terrific backdrop to and hoping for memorable futures. better days to come. Songs like And Im pretty sure this corner of Sculptors and Vandals and Mexthe world is the loneliest corner in ican Guitars soar along, exuding the whole world, muses May on excitement and a captivating honSun Hotel, followed by a charm- esty, with May stating everything ing Americana-inspired guitar lick I do now is meaningless, so Im off that contrasts the bleak remark to wander round the world for a with admirable ease. little bit, on the latter of the two. Except for the title track that From start to finish, On the Imflows seamlessly into its successor possible Past combines a lifetime of experience and energetic punk rock into a truly great record. Its an honest and uncompromising display of raw emotion and disdain, the product of life and its often tragic sense of humour. From nods to blue dresses and drunken, lonely nights, the Menzingers create a picture of disappointment and lost opportunity with an appreciation for the past and the ability to learn and move on towards new mistakes. Despite the pessimistic exclamations, it serves as a celebration for life and its endless opportunities which we push forward for.

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moment. It tugs at personal memories and exudes nostalgia at every turn, making it incredibly easy to find the smallest hint of mutual experience among lines of vices and defeat, loss and ironclad hope. The Scranton, Pennsylvanian punk band has matured leaps and bounds from their debut A Lesson

The Pop machine: That so cray

katy perrys ni[nj]as in paris still manages to offend
tom beedham
Despite her possible good intentions, Katy Perrys lyrical choices are no stranger to controversy. Insensitive at the least, Ur So Gay has been pegged for catchprase-homophobia and gay-baiting; I Kissed a Girl has been lambasted for proceeding to try a little too hard at verifying the singers sustained heterosexuality after relating a bi-curious encounter; and E.T. has been scolded for fetishizing unfamiliar cultures. Surely, Perry is familiar with the words have power argument by now. In a recent performance on BBCs Live Lounge, it seemed she was confirming that by singing a carefully censored cover of Jay-Z and Kanye Wests Watch the Throne hit Ni**as in Paris on BBCs Live Lounge. Covering both Yeezy and Hovas parts of the club banger, Perry swapped out ni**as for ninjas and adjusted most of the swearwords too, remodeling the chorus as That so cray instead of That shit cray.

While Perry seemed to avoid the making of Watch e most obvious controversy that could the Throne. Just Servic follow covering a song containing before the line the word ni**as in both the title Hutchins referencand the chorus, pop culture writ- es, Jay-Z also says, Im supposed tom beedham Keith Richardss most politically ers like Andy Hutchins have argued to be locked up, too. inclined works, the inspiration for that despite her adjustments, PerThat said, if those 1999 charges marilyn manson sweet dreams Street Fighting Man came from rys cover was a money-seeking act are what Jay-Z references having (are made of This) (eurythmics) rising violence among student riof minority tourism. escaped, there is plenty substance Having hallucinated a slower, oters that lead to the worlds first Shes making one of the most remaining in Ni**as in Paris that meaner version of the Eurythmics wildcat general strike. In a similar overt engagements of race in re- could indicate Hutchins suggestion song when experimenting with acid vein as The Beatless Revolution, cent memory, said Hutchins in a that the song is about the discor- for his first time, Mansons cover of the songs political motives have Mar. 19 article. He says Ni**as in dant spectre of wealthy black men Sweet Dreams is arguably his best been questioned. As noted supportParis is about the incongruity of in Paris might be right: in the same work. Adding I wanna use you and ers of the militant leftist Mexican wealthy black men in Paris. verse Hutchins references, Jay-Z abuse you/I wanna know whats revolutionary group, the Zapatista Making this claim, Hutchins also says, We aint even supposed inside you, and Im gonna use Army of National Liberation, Rage points directly to Jay-Zs verse, to be here. In that line, Hova you and abuse you/Im gonna know Against the Machines cover of the which contains a line saying, If employs a pronoun that could in- whats inside you, Mansons ver- Stones track, has a particularly agyou escaped what I escaped/Youd dicate either that himself and Kanye, sion arrived at a darker piece with gressive edge, strongly suggesting be in Paris getting fucked up, too wealthy black men, or any number viciously rapacious connotations. a two-fisted brand of direct action. a line Perry did not tweak for her of other, larger groupings are out of performance. place in Paris. However, the songs billy bragg revolution (The sid Vicious my way (frank sinatra) Combined with his observation title makes it pretty blatant that the beatles) Written by Paul Anka and perthat rap has been taken to repre- subject Jay and Ye are concerned Even though John Lennon had formed by Frank Sinatra, My Way sent minority life (and especially with is black people in general. said he wrote Revolution as an was originally penned as a song All things considered, its pretty anti-revolution song, many from about coming to terms with morblack life), it is possible that the lyrical premise Hutchins provides easy to see where Katy Perry went both ends of the political spectrum tality and taking responsibility for for his argument could have been wrong with her cover choice. By have interpreted the song to pro- ones actions, while maintaining incorrectly deployed in an attempt covering and adjusting Ni**as in mote protests and political uprising. a respectable degree of integriat verifying his argument. Paris for her own, the singer ap- When left-wing activist and alter- ty. When Sid Vicious recorded his Despite pleading guilty, Jay-Z propriated a minority rap about na-rock/folk musician Billy Bragg cover, he didnt know all of the lyrwalked away from a 1999 felony as- transgressing cultural stereotypes. covered the song, Lennons inten- ics, so he improvised some lyrics sault charge that could have meant Making matters worse, she attempt- tions were questioned once more. (including a line about killing a cat). 15 years in jail with a mere three ed to strip the song of its meaning Reflecting on the recording, Paul years of probation something and use it for her own commercial rage against the machine street Anka has said It was kind of curithat certainly could have prevent- gain. Can we just get her some anti- fighting man (The rolling stones) ous, but I felt [Vicious] was sincere ed his presence in Paris during the oppression training already? Known as one of Mick Jagger and about it.

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muggles can play quidditch too

alicja Grzadkowska
Though the world of Harry Potter is not completely accessible to the average person who lacks magical abilities, Laura Brown and her teammates prove that playing the popular game of quidditch is entirely possible for muggles who wish to participate in the sporting phenomenon. By joining the Guelph Quidditch team, students and community members can become chasers, seekers, beaters, or keepers, the same positions occupied by characters in the book series. The logistics of the game, however, are slightly altered to adjust for the absence of magic, which prevents the quaffles, bludgers and the snitch, as well as the players, from flying during the game. The snitch is actually a person, says Brown, the founder of Dumbledores Army, a Harry Potter trivia group, and the quidditch team. Whoever is the snitch for the game runs around campus, avoiding the seekers. The remainder of the balls used in the game are replaced by deflated volleyball balls which are then thrown by team members at the opponents, in place of bludgers, and through hoops protected by the opponents keeper, if the ball is a quaffle. To make up for the inability to fly, the players have to keep their brooms between their legs for most of the game, unless they have been hit by a bludger, and have to run back to their teams hoops. You have to get really good at catching the ball with one hand, said Brown. Its a very intense sport, and an extremely fast-paced game. Brown and her teammates are not the first, or the only, group of individuals who have experienced the exhilaration of playing quidditch. In fact, this past October, the Guelph team played a game against McMaster. The University of Toronto, Ryerson and the University of Ottawa are just a few more universities that have a quidditch team. Its becoming a huge thing, said Brown. Youth all over North America are playing quidditch, and the International Quidditch Association organizes tournaments where teams compete for cups. There are even teams in Australia. Unfortunately, the Guelph team hasnt had the opportunity to participate in any tournaments yet due to lack of funding. The team is not affiliated with the university, though it is mainly university students that play, so team members are responsible for providing their own uniforms and equipment, such as the hoops, which are currently represented by hula hoops. Unlike varsity sports, the quidditch team is also not as established or well-known as football or hockey.

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The quidditch team demonstrates their flying skills without the supervision of madam hooch.
I think it would be great if it became more popular since people would probably really enjoy watching the games, said Brown. Its something thats totally different. Heather Turley, another player on the Guelph team, agrees that its a unique sport. Theres more than just one ball so its really easy for everyone to be a part of the game, even if youre not one of the most skilled or athletic players. Its very much a team sport and there isnt a lot of opportunity for ball hogs. The team currently has a Facebook page where they communicate about team practices. Interested students are welcome to join and come out to the meets. We want to play, so if we can adapt the rules without magic, why not? said Brown.

stigmas surrounding gendered workout spaces

susannah riPley
Where are the zumba men? Why are all the cardio kickboxers women? When will we see men in step classes? Anyone who spends a few hours at the Athletic Centre will see a division of the sexes. Men are the majority in the weight room, the cardio room is mostly women, and you will hardly ever see a man in a group fitness class. Lynne Skilton-Hayes, the Athletics Centres fitness program supervisor, confirmed that men are very much in the minority of fitness class participants. We probably have 1200 participants in group fitness classes, with the fitness class membership, and if I had to hazard a guess Id say probably less than 50 are men, said Skilton-Hayes. Why are men unwilling to go to fitness classes? One reason Skilton-Hayes suggested, is that they dont think they will get a good workout. I think a lot of people dont see it as group fitness, they see it as aerobics, said Skilton-Hayes. So the perception is its for girls only. People think that we jump around, were not really that serious, and theyre not going to get much of a workout. Our programs have changed since I started teaching here 20 years ago, but I think the group fitness classes still carry that stigma. For those men who are interested in a class, there are barriers to participate. It can be intimidating for a man to enter a room full of women, especially if hes trying a new activity. He may fear that he will embarrass himself by appearing clumsy and awkward, or he may think that the women assume hes only there to check them out. Even the studio space itself could deter men. The fitness studio is very hidden, said Skilton-Hayes. There are no windows, so you cant see in it unless you go in there. Its one of those rooms that you walk by and say Wow, somethings going on there, but you cant see it. Whereas my boot camp happens in the gym or outside, so its very visible. And my TRX [suspension training] happens in a room thats all glass, so you see in. I think if we had better exposure for what happens in that room wed probably get more people going to classes. Exposure is the main barrier, the fitness supervisor explained. Many classes offer a challenging combination of strength training and HIIT (high-intensity interval training), which can help men reach their fitness goals. Some use equipment that can cross over to the weight room, such as the Bosu, but many men are unaware of the benefits they could get from fitness classes. Is this a problem? Certainly. Statistically, gym-goers who attend group classes are more committed and achieve better results than those who always work out solo. Classes take the guesswork out of working out and its useful to have an instructor who can provide motivation and advice. So, men of Guelph, dont be afraid of group fitness. Classes could become a valuable addition to your workout schedule.

Competition was fierce at the 35th annual Cat Show held in Rozanski Hall. Not only were there lots of felines entered in the competition, the auditorium was packed with audience members who voted for different categories like best cat and owner look alike.

Visitors at College Royal got energized for the days events with a delicious pancake breakfast at the Pancake Flip competition in the UC.

Tractor pull, or push? For the Junior Tractor Rodeo, College Royal set up an obstacle course outside of Rozanski Hall made from hay bales and fencing. The track is opened up for kids to get ready for the real thing.

The Horticultural Club dazzled visit colourful blooms, tours of the gree and educational craft activities for

College Royal is a learning experience for peopl of all ages, and there were more than enough opportunities with the College of Biological Scien the Science Complex. Many activities were hands on and let kids get a close up look at the natural

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Got what it takes to be a lumberjack? A group of fourth year engineering students stepped up to the challenge at this years lumberjack competition. They are the first team to win the lumberjack competition that has not been composed of OVC or OAC students. The new perspective techniques

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tractor pull, marine and fresh water exhibits, milkshakes, lumberjacks, and medieval renaissance fencing all in one place? College Royal proves once again that there is no place like the University of Guelph. Since 1925, College Royal has reached out to the community and created a unique open house that shows just what goes on at the university. Best of all, it is a free event, making it accessible for all residents of Guelph and for many, College Royal is a tradition that they bring their families to

every year. Although many of the activities are family and kid oriented, students should take advantage of this event to see just what is going on at the University of Guelph.

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that they brought to the table gave them a competitive edge that won them ribbons, hats, and most importantly, an engraving of their names on the trophy. Although these students arent competitive, they are very proud to have participated successfully in an event so central to the university.

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The whole College Royal thing is intrinsic to the university, in terms of what goes on. There are events at other universities, other festivals, said Jack Hinds. But the stuff thats in College Royal is extremely unique to here.

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it makes you want to do more, said McCarthy, when asked about how it feels to be a role model for kids participating in the events he is involved with. Being a native of Guelph who has made such a mark on the campus gives McCarthy a fondness for the place that has shaped him. A lot of the experiences Ive had at the University have helped shaped as a person, said McCarthy. Accomplishing what he has given McCarthy a bit of campus fame, which he brushes off maintaining that it goes unnoticed and that he tries to keep a high level of respect for others. I always try and keep it in mind that I do play here and am captain, so I should conduct myself well at all times. You can walk around with a lot of pride knowing that youre hand picked to go around to other schools and promote our school and be an icon for the community as a Gryphon and as an athlete so its another bonus, said McCarthy. Having McCarthy as a representative of the University of Guelph can certainly be seen as another bonus for our university.
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mens basketball captain wins Ken shields award

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It is tough to imagine being a student athlete at Guelph and having to balance athletics and academics as well as community involvement, but that is just what Dan McCarthy, the captain of the Gryphons basketball team has done so well. For his involvement he was awarded the OUA Basketball west divisions Ken Shields Award. This award given to the player who best displays involvement in his community paired with academic excellence. McCarthy, a native of Guelph and a two time OUA all-star is in his fourth year at the University of Guelph. With ambitions of attending medical school in the future, McCarthy is excited yet humble about the achievement. Its definitely a big honour. Im proud to receive it. I look at all the other applicants and its just amazing to see some of the people that Im in the same conversation with said McCarthy. McCarthys community involvement ranges from Brain Day, Believe to Achieve, Hoops and Hustle as well as Boys, Books and Basketball. For many, the drive to be a part of the many activities McCarthy is involved with would seem too much to dedicate ones self to. When taking a leadership role in events such as Brain Day and Boys, Books and Basketball, as McCarthy has done, he puts a different spin on his participation. A lot of the activities I do I enjoy. Its to help someone because they helped me out. I do the Hoops and Hustle because I went through the program as a kid, as well as doing stuff like Boys, Books and Basketball because someone asked at practice and I figured I could do it. I just like to take charge, so it kind of worked out, said McCarthy. With all the time that such participation requires, McCarthy maintains that his active lifestyle is not overly time consuming. It looks like a lot on paper. But its sort of compartmentalized so Im never working around the clock or anything. Having a lot on your plate, you learn to prioritize pretty well and be pretty efficient with the tasks you have to do, said McCarthy. Its awesome, when you come away from it. You dont realize how much of an impact youve made but then you hear from the parents or the community and you see kids later on. [You dont realize] how much they remember you and what youve done. So its powerful and contagious and

dan mccarthy, recipient of this years Ken shields award.

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sasha odesse
A cooking class held on Mar. 20 by Lindzie OReilly, University of Guelph dietician, encouraged students to opt for healthier alternatives to their favourite go-to foods. The foods featured were kale chips, chicken nuggets and veggie burgers. The Ontarion was lucky enough to talk to her. sasha odesse: why did you decide on kale chips, chicken nuggets and veggie burgers for this particular cooking class? would you say that the recipes are student friendly (cost/recipe difficulty/preparation time etc.)? Lindzie OReilly: The purpose of the cooking classes is to teach students basic cooking skills. I try to use recipes that feature ingredients that are inexpensive, but also ingredients that students may not have tried before. The recipes chosen are not difficult, so no prior cooking experience is required. The class provides students with an opportunity to learn new skills or to try new foods or ingredients without having to commit to buying a whole package of a certain spice, for example, if they do not know if they will like it. so: Is there a correlation between the topic of the class and this time of year (ie. exam time)? LR: I run three classes per semester. Each class has a different theme. In the fall, for example, the class was completely vegan and we talked about ways to ensure that your diet is adequate if you are vegan or vegetarian. In February, the theme of the class was healthy comfort foods - we made a chicken stew, an okra gumbo and black bean brownies. so: what do you think are some of the main constraints

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students face when it comes to eating and cooking healthily? LR: I chose the theme of this class because I speak to a lot of students who rely on convenience foods or frozen foods for quick, easy meals. Common frozen foods are veggie burgers, chicken fingers and fries. My hope is that the recipes we make tonight will show students that it actually isnt difficult or time consuming to make similar foods from scratch. Foods made from scratch tend to contain more nutrients, few preservatives, and are cheaper too! The theme was not necessarily choosen based on the time of year, but students likely do rely more on convenience items during exam time. so: what do you hope students will gain from this class? LR: I think the main constraints when trying to eat healthy are

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homemade chicken nuggets getting ready to go in the oven.

lack of time and lack of cooking skills. The cooking classes are aimed at increasing food knowledge and cooking skills. Many of the recipes that we make can be made in large batches. I encourage students to prepare food in large batches whenever possible so that they can then eat leftovers during the week, or freeze leftovers to make their own frozen dinners.

toronto rock offers quality entertainment on a student budget

The toronto Rock lacrosse club offers the GtA a competitive team in a high quality spectator sport at reasonable, studentfriendly prices.
jeFF sehl
For university students looking to take in a high calibre sporting experience, options can be pretty limited. Alternatives to varsity and local sporting events are often too expensive or too travel intensive. However, the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League on the floor is just as exciting as have been able to offer an afford- ever, as the Rock are looking to able and exciting professional defend yet another NLL champisporting experience to the GTA; onship in the 2012 season. Their something that many professional consistent success is something sports franchises are unable to do. that should draw the eye of many For the last thirteen years, the sports fans in southern Ontario, Toronto Rock have been one of as none of Torontos major sports Torontos most successful profes- franchises have been able to win sional sports franchises, and by a championship since the Toronfar the most consistent. Former- to Blue Jays won back-to-back ly known as the Ontario Raiders, World Series in 1992 and 1993. the Rock have won six National Along with their on-floor sucLacrosse League championships cess, their product as a whole can since relocating to Toronto from be very appealing to most sports Hamilton in 1999, including five in fans. Lacrosse has yet to gain rectheir first seven years in Toronto. ognition as a mainstream sport, Their initial success on the floor but it definitely contains all of the lead to success in the box office, elements to do so. Labeled the often selling out their home games fastest game on two feet, lacrosse at the historic Maple Leaf Gardens involves aspects of hockey, basin 1999 and 2000, and then the Air ketball and football that make it Canada Centre starting in the 2001 one of the most exciting sports season. Since then crowds have available. Goals, hits, fights, stradwindled slightly, but the product tegic plays and raucous crowds

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are all regular occurrences at NLL contests, all of which contribute to the atmosphere of the event. The excitement of the sport is not the only appealing aspect of NLL lacrosse. The Rock offer very competitive ticket prices that other Toronto and GTA teams dont. For as little as $15, you can take in a fast-paced, exciting sport in a professional facility like the ACC, where as similar events in Toronto have ticket prices that are way out of the price range of most university and college students budgets. If you are able to make travel arrangements, Toronto Rock lacrosse is easily one of the most exciting sporting events to attend on a budget. The combination of the sport, the atmosphere at the games, competitive ticket prices, plus Torontos fantastic post-game nightlife makes for a great night out with friends.

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Published in The Ontarion on march 16, 1967.

at the cIau swimming and diving championships held at the university of alberta edmonton in 1967, redmen (soon to be gryphon) mike lackowicz, stands proudly on the podium to receive the gold medal for his victory in the 200 yard individual medley. lackowicz, who also broke the cIau record in the event was named to the all-canadian swimming team with teammate larry hund. Though guelph was one of the smallest teams in attendance, they managed to place eighth overall at nationals.

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would probably be a long shot, notes Hendry. Hendry is in a unique position for his sport being at his current level so young in his career (throwers generally reach their peak in their early thirties). Though Hendry doesnt believe this will be his last shot at competing on the international stage. I think I am capable of [making the Olympics] in the future, but this year is still a possibility, he said. Hendry and the rest of the track and field program have been training in makeshift facilities this year. The field house thats nearing completion should help contribute to the programs success in the coming years. Despite the logistical concerns of training in alternate facilities, Hendry claims that he and his fellow athletes have made the best of it. Making the best of it seems emblematic of Hendrys career here at the University of Guelph. A walk-on in his first year, Hendrys coaches recognized his abilities and set to work improving them. They recognized my potential and we made the most of it, said Hendry. He credits his family, friends, and coaching staff for the support theyve given him through the years, as a pillar of his recent accomplishments. Hendry returns to Guelph next year and will look to improve on his already impressive young career here as a Gryphon. In Hendrys words, there are bigger things to come.

hendry named cIs athlete of the year

tim Hendry of the track and field team was nationally recognized at the CIS championships earlier this month.
chris muller
Fourth year Gryphon, Tim Hendry, was named CIS athlete of the year in field events at the indoor national championship meet earlier this month in Winnipeg. At that meet, Hendry took home gold in the shot put with a toss of 18.31 meters and silver in the weight throw with a toss of 19.44 meters. Both marks are now Gryphon records in the events. Granted the national honour for his work throughout the season, Hendry remains humble despite the recognition. Its a great honour, Im ecstatic about it, said Hendry. Hes currently enjoying a forced two week break from training, something the coaching staff felt was necessary before resuming the grueling four to five hour training sessions in preparation for the outdoor season. That training will be critical, as Hendry has goals that go beyond the university circuit.

Granted the national honour for his work throughout the season, Hendry remains humble despite the recognition.
With the outdoor season coming up, Id like to say that I could qualify for the Olympics, but that

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tim hendry in action.

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how to get the most out of your garage sale
tom beedham
Spring is here, and with it comes spring cleaning. For many students, that also means they have to start thinking about moving in April. Whether youre trying to liquidate your possessions in preparation for a smaller living space, or just trying to separate the wheat from the chaff, you might be looking into a garage sale as a way of getting rid of your stuff and earning a couple of extra bucks. Here are some things to consider when holding your sale. availability Wake up early. The hardcore garage sale shopper comes from a strange breed. They rise early, dont have hangovers, and are full of pep. If you are not a morning person, wake up extra early so you can handle these folks. Also consider that with garage sale regulars hitting up sales so early, many will be ransacked by 10 a.m. If you still have items to sell, holding a sale that starts early and makes its way into early afternoon can be a great way to appeal to all kinds of demographics and maximize sales. Impulse buys Garage sales are full of items that people will purchase on a whim. You might even argue that garage sale shopping unless approached with and adhering to a strict goal in mind is strictly impulse shopping. With the motivations of your customers in mind, you can easily add some impulse purchases like lemonade or barbecue food to your sales. Offering food and drink can also help with reeling in passersby and neighbours that may have otherwise snubbed your sale. If you have young children, this can even be a great way to keep track of them throughout

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Photoshop tip: Instagram it yourself

by marianne Pointner
3. Select the blending option for the Fill Layer to Screen. 6. Add the final layer by choosing from the menu bar: Layer New Layer. Then using your Rectangular Marquee tool to select your whole image. 7. Right click on your selected image, choose Stroke and set to a width of 40 pixels (may need modification depending on the image size), ensure the Location is set to Inside and the Color to Black. 8. Using the Magic Wand tool, select the border you have just created. Right click to select Refine Edge and adjust the settings as shown. Remember to set the output to New Layer with Layer Mask.

the sale, and a good opportunity to teach them some things about We see this effect everywhere handling money and responsibil- now as there is an app available for ity. If you have enough people on download on most smart phones hand, offering car washes can also and laptops. Good news is this vinbe lucrative: five dollars is a rea- tage technique is totally doable on sonable price to charge, and many your own in almost any version of people will tip for this kind of ser- Adobe Photoshop. It can be creatvice anyway. ed easily in three layers overlaying your original image. organization Try to limit the rummage bins 1. Start with any square image. you have scattered throughout your driveway, and be sure to organize the ones you have: people that turn up a lonely ice skate are more likely to leave it behind than search through ten similar boxes, and nobody will look for action figures in a box of stuffed animals. Digging is something nobody wants to do for long. Spread items out on tables for easy browsing, and if you are selling clothes, try to pull together some kind of rack system. If you are selling music or 2. Select from the Menu bar: films, try to organize and label by Layer New Fill Layer Gragenre or alphabetical order. Peo- dient. In the Gradient Fill option ple will appreciate it, and it will box select the stwyle as Radial help them find what they are look- and the scale as 130%. Also in the ing for, so they might spend more Gradient Fill option box adjust the time looking. color by first selecting Gradient, then Color and choosing a dark reddish color. Here I have chomoney Understand that with garage sen one with the RGB code levels: sales, unfortunately the teach- R=154, G=30, B53. Hit OK to comings of the Wu-Tang do not always plete this layer. apply. Cash doesnt rule everything around some. If you are selling big items with high prices like home furnishings, you might want to make credit card sales an option. Also be sure to keep a float. No one will pay you $20 for a five dollar item simply because it is the only cash in their pocket. Lastly, be prepared to haggle. Tip: for expensive items, consider not setting a price, and let the shopper make the first offer. This can be an easy way to make more money.

4. Next create another Gradient Fill Layer just as before, also with the Radial style. This time select Reverse gradient in the Fill Layer option box and change the scale to 140%. As before, change the color, but this time to a deep blue. The RGB levels I have chosen are: R=23, G=13, B=92.

5. The blending option for this Fill Layer is set to Overlay.

What is good about this technique is that you can create an instagram effect instantly on multiple images by simply selecting the three layers you created in these steps by dragging and dropping them over other square images open in Photoshop as shown below.

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sex column: Pets in the bedroom

shireen noble
When I first read Marley and Me, I remember being shocked by the part where the author talks about having sex with the dog in the room let me clarify right now: this article isnt about bestiality/zoophillia/inter-species relationships) Since being adopted by a Golden Retriever myself, Ive realized that its pretty easy to let them take over your life (and bedroom!). But Im still left wondering how people deal with pets in the bedroom when theyre having sex? Ive asked people with a variety of different pets, and Ive received a variety of different responses. Since a lot of people Ive been talking to are students and are constrained by the typical challenges (roommates and a lack of personal space), a number of them have cages in their bedrooms (birds, rats, lizards, bearded dragons). Those with caged animals said that they didnt really care about what the pet did when they were having sex. They didnt care about covering the cage or moving it out of the room though did admit that it was pretty creepy if the pets looked at them during sex. There were some I talked to who kept rules about no pets in the bedroom specifically so this didnt become an issue. There is attention to. This might be more some research that has been done related to particular pets (and on how having a dog (particular- knowing that theyll leave you ly in bed with a couple) can help alone) than particular people. them bond, but they never dis- Another group replied that it decussed how to navigate the issue pended on how well they knew of pets in the bedroom during sex. the pet (if they didnt know the pet, it was less weird if they were around than if it was one that they knew). And then there were people who allowed pets in the bedroom when they were having sex (though didnt really actively encourage it). For pets that would cry and scratch at the door, it was identified as a huge mood killer. Some pets knew to stay away and ignore their owners during sex, so it didnt matter if they stayed around. Bottom line is that a pet in the bedroom isnt something that Then there were people who you can surprise a partner with. would kick pets out of the bed- If theyre new, figure out what room when they started fooling theyre comfortable with (and let around even if they were normal- them know what youd prefer). If ly allowed. Pets were identified you get pets together, youll have as a huge mood killer (cats were to have some kind of discussion considered especially judgmen- about what your boundaries are tal and therefore undesirable). going to be. It might take some There was also a huge concern experimenting to figure out what mentioned about pets deciding works for you, but pets dont have to serve as four-legged to join in at some point. There were also some people mood killers! who said that they simply didnt care if the pets were around when they were having sex. It wasnt something that they paid

There was also a huge concern mentioned about pets deciding to join in at some point.

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summer fun in guelph

nick reVinGton
Students planning on staying in Guelph over the summer to take courses or work may be concerned that they will have little to do in their free time. After all, most of their friends will likely be returning to their respective hometowns. Fortunately, the city has plenty to offer in the way of summer fun. hillside festival (July 27-29) Held annually at Guelph Lake Conservation Area, the Hillside Music Festival features a wide variety of musical genres, including big names as well as up-and-comers. In fact, the festival has a penchant for hosting bands just before they strike it big. Held at the conservation area, many attendees of the three-day extravaganza choose to camp in the adjacent campground. While the sites book fast, there is also a free shuttle bus from downtown to the festival. art on the street (July 14) Quebec St. is cordoned off and tents line the road, displaying the artwork of artists and craftsmen of all types. It is an excellent opportunity to see a wide variety of paintings, sculptures, drawings and jewellery, among other things, and to meet their creator in person. canoeing on the speed river Canoe and kayak rentals are available from the Boathouse beside the Gordon St. bridge during the summer months. Rentals are available for as little as an hour, or as long as a day, making it an ideal activity for those who just want to mess about or trek adventurously up the Eramosa River. And the best part? You can grab a refreshing ice cream cone from the Boathouse when you return. exploring local trails When in a hurry to get to campus or to work or your friends party, it is easy to miss the fact that Guelph is home to some beautiful walking trails. The slow pace of summer in Guelph is the perfect opportunity to take a stroll or bike ride along either the Speed or Eramosa Rivers. There is one trail parallel to York Rd. along the Eramosa, and others along the Speed on both sides from Gordon St. to the Hanlon and north from downtown to Riverside Park and beyond. Those who are a little more ambitious might like to explore the trails in Preservation Park and the Hanlon Creek Conservation area, as the wooded area bounded by Kortright Rd., the Hanlon, Gordon St. and Clair Rd. is otherwise known. Another option for those able to get outside the city limits is hiking the Starkey Loop trail. Located on Arkell Rd. just beyond the hamlet of Arkell, the trail ascends to the highest point in Puslinch Township, from which notable Guelph landmarks are easily observed. donkey sanctuary of canada It is perhaps a little-known fact that just to the southwest of Guelph can be found the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada. This is a refuge for neglected or mistreated donkeys and other equines, and offers open visiting hours on Wednesdays and Sundays between May and October. Visitors can not only learn about the animals, but can meet and brush them as well. The 100-acre site also features nature trails and a picnic site.

onlookers were amazed at lester b. Pearsons mastery of unaided flight, a feat he accomplished through many years of science research. to demonstrate, Pearson carried frisbees, small logs and human babies to heights of up to 20 feet. he was unrewarded for his efforts.

ecobit: beer bottles are so much more

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Its that time of year where garages, storage rooms, and the tops of refrigerators are filled with glass bottles of different shapes and sizes. Whether theyre from the crazy St. Paddys celebrations this past weekend, or from the end of exams party last year, beer bottles and such can accumulate and accumulate fast. So what can you do with empty bottles? Well first off, how about getting some cash for them? The Beer Store will gladly take them off your hands. The LCBO has a sustainability program where if you pay a 10-20 cents deposit per bottle for your alcohol, you will get the deposit back when you return the empties to the Beer Store. Bottles of beer already have this deposit added to the charge so by not returning them to get recycled at the Beer Store, you could be losing out on getting an additional five to 10 bucks back. Its a super easy way to recycle while also getting a bit of cash back that can be used for your next party venture. If the design and the shape of certain bottles intrigue you enough that you wouldnt want to get rid of them, how about decorating them? If you thoroughly wash and remove the label from some wine bottles, they make for some really interesting centerpieces and vases. How about using them for gardening? If you have enough patience, filling a bottle with plant soil and seeds is an easy way to use them as flower pots. Start by filling the bottle three-quarters of the way up with plant soil and add the seeds with some additional soil overtop. Water once a day and place by a window or sun-filled place, and in two weeks youll be enjoying a beer-born plant all your own! The recycling of old glass bottles helps to avoid getting them into landfills and into an environment where they can be reused. With so many things one can do with them, the sound of glasses clinking will be one to trigger the thought of creativity and petty cash.

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beths craft corner

How to make your own summer scarf
beth Purdon mclellan
As summer rolls around, you might find that you have to ditch your favourite pashmina; wool isnt the most breathable fabric in warmer temperatures. Using old t-shirts, you can make a summer scarf that wont roast you. This craft is simple to make, and can be a good way to help clear out your drawers for spring too. you will need: Scissors An old t-shirt how to make it: Draw a line straight a across where the sleeves of your t-shirt attach to the main body. The line should be just below the armpit. Using your scissors, cut along this line so that you have two pieces: a main rectangular piece, and the T part of the shirt that has the arms and neck. Keep the T part in your box of scrap cloth although it isnt used in this craft, this part of the t-shirt is very

strawberry and lemongrass syrup

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With amazing weather come amazing desserts mainly ice cream. This decadent dessert not only soothes the heat to come, but recalls memories of sunny childhood days. As great as plain ol vanilla ice cream is, heres a syrup to happily drizzle over top of a homemade sundae. Ingredients: 1 C strawberries 1/2 C sugar 1/2 C water 1 stem of lemongrass (not required, this is just for showing off how gourmet you are) squirt of lemon And, of course, a scoop of ice cream to drizzle the syrup over
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useful for making headbands. At the bottom of the rectangle piece, there will be a hem. Cut this off, and set aside Cut the rectangle in to halfinch strips so that you are left

with several loops. Stretch these out and then using the hem, bind them together. You can ties the hem in a knot, sew it, or secure it with hot glue.

directions: In a small pot add the sugar, water, chopped berries (I quartered my strawberries) and lemon. Bring

the contents of the pan to a slight boil and leave for 3 minutes. Lower to a simmer, add the lemongrass in a chunk (its only to add flavour, as youll be taking it out) and cover the pot with a lid. Leave for 10 minutes. Remove lid, taste, and allow for the contents to simmer until desired consistency (I think I left the whole thing to cook 20 minutes in total). Remember: the syrup will thicken once cooled. Remove from element, poor into a ceramic container (anything that wont melt or crack) and leave to cool. You can leave it in the fridge for up to three days (conservatively), or until youre ready to make your sundae. Simply drizzle the contents over your ice cream with a spoon, you can even strain out the berry chunks if you prefer a smooth syrup. Add whipped cream and peanuts for an authentic sundae look and taste. Best enjoyed with friends under the sun!

marmite: eat it today

duncan day-myron
Nothing says your food is made out of garbage like calling it a byproduct. Go pick up some pet food and youll probably read it a few times, and pet food is nothing but factory floor sweepings and roadkill. But try and ignore your reaction to the word when I talk about Marmite. Marmite is made of something called yeast extract, which is a byproduct ignore this and soldier through of beer making. Its also got a few more ingredients, most notable and noticeable of which is salt, but also spices and some dehydrated vegetables. The flavour is easy to describe, but hard to convey in a way that will make people want to eat it. It is exceptionally salty and savoury, and is the most similar food item flavour-wise to straight up beef stock. Marmite works better on its own, in moderation. Invented in the 19th century, Marmite has become an enduring albeit divisive staple of British cuisine over the years. Its intense savouriness and saltiness are revered by many, but reviled by others. Im firmly in the proMarmite camp, and I think it would be a much stronger team if more people gave it a shot. Lately, my preferred way to eat it has been something I dont

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know if a lot of Marmite purists (such as my parents) would approve of, adding it to grilled cheese, or cheese on toast. All you need is bread, butter, Marmite and cheese. Its a far cry from healthy eating, but it can sure make a hangover go away fast. The best and easiest way to eat it is very thinly spread on hot, buttered toast. Take this toast and

eat it as is. A better light breakfast or a midnight snack could not be conceived. Pair it with a substantial breakfast by dipping it in runny egg yolks or wrapping it around a sausage, and you wont look back. Its like the first time you put a hat on a dog: youll wonder how you ever got by before knowing it was an option.

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how to avoid some interview blunders

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Robert was over the anger at himself and happy that he was able to turn an interview around and land a second one! A week later, the whole interview seemed like it could have been part of a comedy skit! It started with him sleeping in, then he found himself in a terrible traffic jam. When the rain began to pour, he realized that he did not have an umbrella or a raincoat. Robert arrived 15 minutes late for his interview dripping wet and he was feeling pretty irritable. Looking back, he felt he was a little abrasive with the receptionist. He went straight into the interview and part way through he realized he was more focused on not dripping all over the paperwork, than he was on the questions. He started leaning forward at the beginning of the interview but when everything got so wet he was embarrassed and kind of slouched back in the chair and prayed the interview would be over so he could get out of his cold, soaking wet suit. He could hardly focus on the questions as he was so mad at himself for leaving late and not bringing even an umbrella. He had thought of phoning them to say that he was held up due to some difficulties at home and could he reschedule but he was afraid of losing a chance at the job. Robert really did not remember what he said during the more standard interview questions about why he wanted to job, but he felt he must have been rambling because when he took a breath; the interviewer cut him off with thank you, we will move onto the next question

Robert tried to bail himself out by describing one of his past supervisors. The interviewer was so empathetic that by the time he finished talking he had given the impression that she was a serious bully.
When they went to the behavioural questions, he just wanted the interview to be over. He remembered saying that he had never experienced any conflict. One of the panel then said, You must have had a near perfect work environment to be able to handle the multitasking everywhere so well and then to have no conflicts

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in any of your jobs? Robert tried to bail himself out by describing one of his past supervisors. The interviewer was so empathetic that by the time he finished talking he had given the impression that she was a serious bully. The interviewer quickly replied that he was having trouble understanding something and that Robert might be able to help him with his confusion. He said earlier in the interview you said that you never had any conflict and now you are describing a very serious

conflict that you still sound angry about. Would you please help understand this difference in points of view? At that point, Robert now knew that things were really going badly, so he said he was very sorry but I am freezing cold and upset at myself for being late and I have not been focused enough on the interview but I am very keen on the job and listed his reasons. He then said that he did have conflicts from time to time in various jobs and his conflict with his second last supervisor was very draining but in the face of this conflict, he still managed to keep his team strong and advance the department. He then listed the ways it had grown. He said I would like to be seriously considered for the position and I am now back on track and ready to answer your questions. Somehow the wet clothes were of no concern anymore and he began to answer their questions very directly. Robert actually did very well compared to the top seven blunders identified by Robert Half, the worlds first and largest specialized staffing firm. In some recent research: One person brought his mother to the job interview and let her do all of the talking; A job applicant came in for an interview with a cockatoo on his shoulder; The candidate sent his sister to interview in his place; After answering the first few questions, the candidate picked up his mobile and called his parents to let them know the interview was going well; One candidate sang all of her responses to interview questions; When asked by the hiring manager if he had any questions for him, the candidate replied by telling a knock-knock joke; One candidate handcuffed himself to the desk during the interview.

The rest of Roberts interview went just as well as rehearsed. I encouraged Robert to write back and thank the interview team for opportunity participate in the interview, thank them for their patience and explain succinctly why he is poised and ready to take on this position based upon what he had learned from the interview. Robert is going into his next interview using the approach he used in the second half of his first interview. He is going to pretend that he is a consultant who is there to sell his services to help solve problems. He will be succinct but his stories will have a beginning a middle and an end. He will manage his behavioural questions honestly but never in a way that will worry his interviewers. He will sit up straight and lean slightly forward when he answers their question. He is also going to handle his questions in a different manner. He will ask questions that a consultant would ask to learn more about the role and the organization. He is going to try asking questions like the following: Can you tell me what you would define as success for this position, or what successes would you hope that I would be telling you a year from now if I was in the position? He will set two alarms to make sure he does not sleep in for the next interview. He will be close to the interview location at least 30 minutes before the interview, and he is going out to buy an umbrella that he can leave in the car. He now feels confident that if the interview feels like it is going badly, it is possible to turn it around. In the last interview, his measured disclosure combined with direct answers reduced the interviewers fears and allowed for a swift recovery.

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going beyond five days for the homeless

Anyone passing through Bra- about the issues which lead to mental illness. BMC Public Health nion Plaza (or anyone who read homelessness as well as address- studies report that 40 per cent of our coverage of it on page five) ing it as it is. homeless individuals are dealing is aware of the Five Days for the One of the most prevalent with substance abuse problems, Homeless campaign. It brings and significant concerns among and the CAMH statistics indicate committed volunteers out into the homeless is mental illness. that number swells to 75 per cent the public space to live for five Statistics from the Centre for within individuals with mental days under conditions conceived Addictions and Mental Health illness. to be similar to that which the na- (CAMH) report 30 to 35 per cent The same question must be tions homeless live under. They of homeless people have a mental asked: what about the treatmust sleep outside, may only ac- illness, six per cent suffer from ment and facilities for people cess public buildings (including schizophrenia and 22 per cent at- suffering from drug addiction is attending class), and can only eat tribute their mental illness as the causing these individuals to refood that is donated to them. reason they became homeless. 25 sort to homelessness? In the case The event is part of a nationwide per cent have, at some point, been of substance abuse, other issues initiative that raises money for clients of a mental health clinic, must also be considered such as charitable groups nationwide. At and six percent had been patients social preconceptions about those the time of printing this year the in a psychiatric hospital. with drug abuse, treating it is a fundraising total was $228,582, The disproportionately high choice rather than as a disease and in the history of the event number of homeless people who which requires medical treatment they have raised over $750,000. are affected by mental illness sug- and support. The campaign is commendable gests there is a clear relationship Drug use among homeless for its success raising both and between the two. In addition to people also leads to another conawareness of homelessness on the providing services for homeless tributing factor, incarceration. campuses of the 26 participating people affected by mental illness, According to the Toronto Comuniversities. The funds raised have we need to address whether or munity Foundations Vital Signs the potential to make a difference not the facilities which are in report, 25 per cent of inmates in for a great number of individuals. place to help and support peo- Toronto serving sentences less However, it is important not to ple who live with mental illness than two years in length are stop the discussion of homeless- are adequate, and if they are not, homeless. On being released that ness there. Simply working to get discuss what about them is caus- number jumps to 33 per cent an existing homeless people off the ing so many people with mental additional 12 per cent of inmates streets doesnt do anything about illness to have to resort to living become homeless as a result of inthe factors which may have put on the street. carceration. A further 12 per cent them there in the first place. We A similar issue exists with those claim they are unsure of the stamustnt simply take homelessness with drug addictions, especial- tus of their living situation upon for granted, but raise discussion ly within those who suffer from being released from prison. This is in part due to the fact that violent crime is, in Toronto, concentrated in neighbourhoods with few socioeconomic resources, such as few employment opportunities and low incomes. Even sentences of less than two months have been shown to increase the risk of homelessness. Nationally, there are few programs for reintegration or rehabilitation upon release, which not only keep homeless people on the streets, increasing the chance that they will return to jail, but also perpetually increases the number of people who end up homeless. Carcerary practices need to be informed by knowledge of the social and economic factors which play a role in crime. Homelessness begins somewhere. It isnt simply a fact about our society which should be taken for granted and only dealt with afterwards. If anything is to be done in order to address the problem, it must also address the factors that lead to it in the first place. While Five Days for the Homeless undoubtedly does a lot of good, and the funds raised will hopefully help people get off the streets, its superficial portrayal of homelessness ignores many of the issues which need to be part of the discussion.

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stop the mega quarry! yes? .... no? Do we really care? I see those signs up along College, around through the old University neighbourhood, but what action have we taken? We all know, instinctually, that the Mega Quarry in Melancthon township, cannot be a good thing, but who has talked about it in the last few months, old news right? WRONG! The Mega Quarry construction seems to be on track, as far as one can tell. Currently an environmental assessment is being conducted, on site, but details are few and far between. What does this mean to Guelph? What does this mean to the farmland being destroyed, the groundwater system being threatened? Six years ago the investment group, Highlands Company, began buying farmland with the pretence of becoming a major potato producer. Locals and environmental groups quickly became aware of the true intentions of the company, to create the MEGA Quarry, to compromise the head water of a major river, to destroy productive farmland and to greatly decrease the food security of southern Ontario. In the last two weeks we have seen how much momentum a movement can get with KONY2012, why not direct some of that energy to a local issue? The world is a big place, but what right do we have to work internationally when at home we are a mess? Guelphs water supply could be affected by this quarry, which currently is planned to be 10X larger then Guelph campus, totalling 2300 acres. To give you an idea of size, 2300 acres of southern Ontario farm land is responsible for over half the potato production for the GTA. This land is going to be dug up, to a depth greater then Niagara Falls, and limestone removed to be used for the construction of roads and buildings. Wondering what you can do? You can start with education. The Chair of the North Dufferin Agriculture & Community Taskforce, Carl Cosack will be speaking on the subject of the MEGA Quarry in Alexander Hall Room 200 on Wednesday March 28 from 5:30pm until 6:50pm. I know it is easy to bash Kony, I know you can easily LIKE your friends post, but lets move on from slacktivism and move toward actually creating some positive change. Jennifer Leslie and David Muller when social media goes bad I was disappointed and saddened to learn that sexist limericks were posted in social media recently. Over the course of history, the connection between words and impact has been understood. It took a long time to recognize the connection between racist comments or jokes and a culture of racism. Whilst we still see isolated incidents of racist comments and jokes, it is gratifying that the community as a whole rises up to challenge such statements. Therefore, I struggle to understand why some members of our community cannot see a similar connection between these limericks and a culture of disrespect and violence against women. It is impossible to ignore the connection between a society that encourages jokes about rape or the objectification of women and the act of rape or other acts of violence against women Respect is the most fundamental right of human beings and a value we uphold at this university. I applaud and strongly support those who are standing up to say that these limericks are inappropriate and I urge others to take the time to understand why such jokes can be harmful, and to use words carefully and in a manner that respects all individuals in our community. Alastair Summerlee President & Vice-Chancellor, University of Guelph st. Paddys day thank you The Office of Student Affairs received feedback from Guelph Police and the City of Guelph By-law Office that St. Patricks Day was a positive community celebration for everyone. Guelph Police Services and the City of Guelph By-law Office indicated that they had positive interactions with University of Guelph students and that only a small number of individuals were involved in offenses. Thanks to everyone for remembering their community neighbours during their festivities. Thank you as well for everyone who participated in a quick cleanup of yards and community spaces after the celebrations. We are getting positive messages back from neighbours. Thanks for showing this city that we can have a great St. Patricks Day weekend! Brenda Whiteside Associate Vice-President (Student Affairs) and Acting Director, Human Rights and Equity Office

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sunday march 25 Guelph Hiking Trail Club: Lynn Valley Trail. 22 km. Level 2. Moderate. For more details see Grand Valley Trail Association website www.gvta.on.ca tuesday march 27 Stress Less for Tests program begins at 5:30 pm. Learn how to enhance exam performance by decreasing anxiety, improving focus and curbing worry. Details at www.uoguelph.ca/~ksomers. Macdonald Stewart Art Centre Exhibit - Suzy Lake: Political Poetics. March 15-April 29. Walkabout Artist Talk with Suzy Lake: Tuesday, March 27 at noon. 358 Gordon St. 519-837-0010, www.msac.ca Making the Molecular Movie:....First Frame....Now With REGAE Musik. Guelph Waterloo Physics Institute Distinguished Lecture by R. J. Dwayne Miller (University of Toronto and University of Hamburg). 7pm in OVC 1714. Free admission and parking. See http://gwp.on.ca/news/index. html for details. wednesday march 28 The Chair of the North Dufferin Agriculture & Community Taskforce, Carl Cosack will be speaking on the subject of the MEGA Quarry in Alexander Hall Room 200 from 5:30-6:50pm. ASTRA lecture series presents The Languages of Biology, 7-8:45pm at The Bullring. Readings and a panel discussion about Biology & Poetry. Visit http://www. uoguelph.ca/arts/astra-lectureseries/languages-biology for more information. The Association for Bah Studies are hosting a screening of the Education Under Fire documentary that describes the situation in Iran and the current plight of the Bahai community and its educational institutions. Thornbrough 1200 from 5:30 - 7pm. friday march 30 Guelph Spoken Word presents SOUND OFF. Featuring Tomy Bewick, Guelph Public Library (100 Norfolk St). Workshop and slam for youth 12-22. Start 5:30pm. Open mic all ages. Free/ PWYC. guelphspokenword.com.

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Thursday march 22 Over 80 non-profit groups throughout Ontario will officially launch rain barrel sales in their respective communities on World Water Day, March 22nd. Each participating organization is hosting a rain barrel sale this spring to raise funds for local projects. Info: www.RainBarrel.ca friday march 23 Fourth Fridays Random acts of creativity and community in downtown Guelph the fourth Friday of every month. 7-10pm. www.fourthfridaysguelph.ca saturday march 24 In celebration of Canada Water Week: Water Services will be hosting an open house and tour of the Citys largest water supply facility, located at 29 Waterworks Place, 9am-1pm. Free, family-friendly event. Learn more about where Guelphs drinking water comes from and water issues facing our community. Info: http://www. guelph.ca/newsroom_display. cfm?itemID=80806

ongoing: RESILIENCE 2012 - Community Festival. Creating community sustainability and resilience in a changing world. Two weeks of skill-building workshops, public talks, film showings, art and music, and family-friendly activities. Located in various downtown and University venues, admission to all activities is free or by donation. www. resilience2012.ca Thursday At Noon Concert Series. celebrating over 40 years of music making . Concerts start at 12:00p.m. Thursdays in

Mackinnon room 107 (Goldschmidt room). Admission free donations gratefully appreciated. Everyone welcome! Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) is encouraging all Ontarians to register their consent to become organ and tissue donors. By registering as a donor, you could one day save up to eight lives and enhance as many as 75 more. Online donor registration is now available at BeADonor.ca. Its easy and it only takes 3 minutes to register: www.beadonor.ca