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change is coming to the u of G

Master Plan revealed goals for the future
alicja grzadkowska
Between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Oct. 2, the UC courtyard became a presentation centre for the Campus Master Plan. University students, staff, and faculty as well as community members or anyone passing through, was welcome to read the 20 information boards that were set-up to present the plans for future changes to the university. This is the second open house for the master plan, the first one occurring on Mar. 22. The most recent plan to the university was produced in 1987, and functioned as part of the universitys agenda in the 1964 Long Range Development Plan. Reviews of this plan occurred approximately every five years, the last review taking place in 2002 with the addition of Rozanski Hall and the Science Complex. According to the document provided on the Master Plan, which was officially created in 2002 and is available online, much of the 1964 plan has been implemented, the campus and the city around it have changed considerably and an updated vision is needed to shape the campuss future. The university also needs to prepare for a growth in the number of students present on-campus, which the university has been experiencing almost regularly over the last 12 years. There is no doubt that it has been difficult for the current campus to accommodate the increasing growth of students at times. The library is a primary example of the lack of space found at the university, as students often find it difficult to find unoccupied areas to work. Last December, the Central Student Association (CSA) organized the Student Space Sit-In in the UC to protest the shortage of study space. However, the goals of the Master Plan are not solely focused on creating more space. The principles outlined by the plan indicate changes aimed to enhance the universitys academic mission, improve its image and the experiences of those attending the

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The Campus Master Plan was presented in the UC Courtyard Oct. 2.

university, integrate the campus, and support sustainability. There is a focus on renewal of the heart of the campus, the heart of the university, both in terms of landscapes and buildings, said Warren Price, a senior associate at Urban Strategies, which is the team that led the planning process through their provision of urban design and knowledge of landscape design. Price was also one of the consultants at the open house who answered viewers questions and concerns about the plan. We do show the potential for a lot of growth, but I think its important to note that the plan does not in itself advocate for growth, said Price. ...se e c ha ng e pag e 4

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Student housing proposal may affect university and surrounding area

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Finding residence space for students has proven to be difficult for the university at times. In the fall of 2011, an overflow of students

requesting rooms in residences on campus resulted in the placement of 64 students in Best Western, located across the street from the university. The students who were chosen to live in the hotel had missed the deadline to make a deposit on residence space, and as a result, were placed in the offcampus building. Recently, Adobe Varsity Living submitted a proposal to the

city to create student housing on Best Westerns site. Originally, the developer planned to demolish the hotel and replace it with two student residences that would have been 14- and 16-storey high buildings. Now, the model shows buildings with ten and 12 storey heights. The change in height was not based on discussions with the university. ...se e hou si ng pag e 3

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Creative writing certificate program comes to Guelph

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Instructions on how to be a good writer

Global to Local:
U of G students and staff on international and national news

Zoe Whitthall, author of the award winning book, Bottle Rocket Hearts (which was declared a Globe and Mail Best Book of the In August of this year, three women in Russia who were part of the punk Year and one of CBCs Top Ten Esmichael long band, Pussy Riot, were convicted of sential Novels of the Decade) is one hooliganism after protesting against of many notable writers signed to then-Presidential candidate VladThis semester, U of G launched instruct this program. Whitthall imir Putin in the main Russian a certificate program in creative is teaching the Introduction to Orthodox cathedral, Cathedral of writing. It is a joint effort between Creative Writing course. Christ the Saviour, located in Mosthe School of English and Theatre Authors Kilby Smith-McGregor cow. Their arrest and conviction Studies, the MFA program and the and Ayelet Tsabari, the poet Paul brought up the issue of free speech Centre for Open Learning and Ed- Vermeersch, and writer and film in Russia and around the world. ucational Support. maker Andrew Kaufman have also The eight-week long continuing been announced as instructors. The Ontarion: Have you been aware education courses are designed for Catherine Bush, associate of this issue, and does it interest you? anyone seeking to develop their co-ordinator of Guelphs MFA skills in this most individual and creative writing program said, the personal of trades. christopher currie, volunteer cocourse is suited to Anybody who ordinator at cfru: Yes, I have. Ive has an interest in putting words been following the issue, not too on the page, is interested in telling closely, but enough to keep tabs on a story or making up a story, or whats happening. There are a numhas a life story they want to tell. COUrTesy ber of different issues that intersect However, whether creative writing is a skill which can be The new certificate program started this month at the U of g. here. The first is an obvious one: the right to freedom of speech and freetaught is a source of much contention: is it indeed possible to We continue to look for the which identity, voice and self- dom of expression, and concerns teach the construction of a bril- most promising talent in the consciousness are experimented that criticizing the leader could lead country, the school said, in within writing workshops help to a limitation of ones freedom in liant poem or short story? In 2009 Louis Menand, the our conviction that writing can- to understand the origins of so Russia. The second has to do with American writer and academic, not be taught but that writers can much contemporary Who am the conditions that the band members were kept in during the trial. published an article in the New be encouraged. I? literature. Yorker (Show or Tell: Should creOthers are more forceful. The Though in the end, it is Menand Many regarded these as draconian ative writing be taught?) which academically certified Creative who has the final word on the and inhumane, and that draws atconsidered this question from all Writer goes out to teach Creative matter. For Menand, writers tention to the rights of prisoners and sides. Writing, and produces other Cre- workshops were never about the accused. One thing Ive learned On one hand, there is now gen- ative Writers who are not writers existential ironies. Instruction from reading about this is that the erally acknowledged to be more but who still produce other Cre- in the craft of writing was not general public in Russia views this good fiction being published than ative Writers who are not writers, the point, nor did it succeed in is somewhat differently than how anyone has time to read. And given argued the poet and critic, Allen making him a great poet. Rath- its viewed in the rest of the world. that so many of these authors are Tate. er, Menand said, creative writing From what Ive gathered, in Rusgraduates of creative writing proThus, a systemization of creative workshops were a tribute to lit- sia, the offence for which they were grams there are 153 MFA creative writing, which is understandably erature more than anything else. charged with was seen more as an writing programs in the US alone, something of an irony accord- And above all, he said that they antireligious act than as an act atup from 15 in 1975 it is argued ing to Mark McGurl, the author taught the importance of mak- tacking Putin personally, and the that these programs must be doing of a book on the subject called ing things, not just reading them. international commentary on the something right. The Program Era, requires some You care about the things you trial is seen by many as the interBut, according to the most pres- attention. make, Menand said. And that ference of the domestic affairs of Students may take single tigious creative writing program in In his book, McGurl examines makes it easier to care about Russia. courses or complete six of the the world, the University of Iowa the effects of that system on twen- things other people make. Ive been somewhat concerned ten offerings to receive the full Writers Workshop, this does not tieth-century authors. And while It seems likely that this is what about the way this story has been certificate. Courses cost $549.00 mean that literary excellence is a he never suggests that writers be- Guelph students of the Program portrayed in the western media. and run during the fall and win- result of instruction. In fact, they come products of a homogenizing for Creative Writing can expect Notwithstanding that there are seriter semesters. readily concede the point. ous issues here, much of it has been system, his analysis of the way in when classes begin this month. tabloid sensationalism. I am somewhat concerned with the disconnect .. . hou sing con t i n ue d operate it as is. and would have been affected by Nonetheless, the university between the attention granted to administration does not have a this trial and the celebrity endorseThe university, however, had There is currently an ongoing the student housing. plans for the site as well. Ontario Municipal Board hearing It is right at the entrance of problem with the proposals for ments that Pussy Riot has received the university, so we wanted the student housing. The earlier versus the comparative lack of atWe had four or five ideas if we taking place involving the city and were able to acquire the property, Adobe to make a decision on the something that was appropriate plans of the university to purchase tention given to the condition of said Don OLeary, the vice-presi- companys proposal for the site. or comparable to what we had the site for university residences Omar Khadr, who was in detendent of finance and administration. The university is somewhat in- planned, said OLeary. For that demonstrated that the idea to use tion for a longer period of time than It wouldve been used as a resi- volved in the developments since pretty important intersection, we the site for student housing was theyve been sentenced to, and who dence through the academic year. the placement of such a building didnt want something that was not just shared by one developer. did not attract anywhere near the If the plans had gone through, the would present certain concerns so massive that when you came to We dont have any difficul- level of celebrity endorsements, to university also hoped that the fa- in terms of the effect on the sur- the intersection, youre like, Wow, ty with student housing, we just put it mildly. Its perfectly fine to cility could return to functioning rounding neighbourhood and the what the heck is that? hope that its appropriate and re- criticize the Russian judicial system as a hotel in the summer months. presentation of the campus. The residential community locat- spectful of what were trying to do but we should also turn our attenAccording to OLeary, some of the Our concern was the over-de- ed directly behind and around the with our properties around the tion to events closer to home and rooms could have been used as aca- velopment [and] the size of the site raised concerns as well at the university, said OLeary, add- to unjust actions taken by our allies. project. It was going to be quite university since the neighbourhood ing that, It makes sense, and in demic classrooms as well. It offered several possibilities for overpowering, said OLeary. It will be impacted by the new facility. fact, we tried to buy it ourselves. Thanks to the participant for this us, said OLeary. We wouldnt wouldve been viewed and seen Theres a lot of residential neighThe Campus Master Plan, which weeks interview. If you have an have changed much; we probably from all areas. bourhoods around there and its was presented in the UC courtyard international news story that you wouldve made some investments The intersection of Gordon Street [important to be] respectful to on Oct. 2, showed that the univer- want to see here, contact News that are necessary to improve the and Stone Road also functions as a those neighbourhoods as well, sity is planning for more student Editor Alicja Grzadkowska at onhousing in the future. facility, but we wouldve tried to significant part of the university, said OLeary. news@uoguelph.ca.

We continue to look for the most promising talent in the country in our conviction that writing cannot be taught but that writers can be encouraged. University of Iowa Writers Workshop

4 w w w.th e on ta r ion . c om coding for another angry Birds

Appathon held to create next hit mobile game

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This year also introduced some major sponsors such as Microsoft, The Globe and Mail and Electric Playground, to name only a few. The Appathon will announce their william taylor judges in a few days, however one judge has already been revealed: The Great Canadian Appathon is President of the Treasury Board, an unparalleled competition of Tony Clement. computer skill, creativity and Video games have not only capendurance. Specifically, it is a tured the popular imagination, 48-hour sprint to create the next they are true works of innovahit mobile game, from inception tion and I am proud to say Canada to a finished product. Thats two is a world leader in this boomstraight days to create the next Te- ing industry. Canada is the third tris or Angry Birds. largest producer of video games in the world trailing only to the United States and Japan and houses some of the worlds greatest studios and many of the most promising startups, said Clement in an Appathon press release. This is something we should celVanessa Tignanelli ebrate and I look forward to being dazzled by what enterprising Ca- a group of students at the U of g participates in the 48-hour app-a-thon. nadian students can create as part of the Great Canadian Appathon. of the Groove, developed by senior only on a classic adventure, but has been sponsored by the site AdThe theme for this years com- Computer Science students Trevor also through mobile game history. dicting Games and has seen great petition was retro. Sept. 28 at Thompson and Shaun Zanin. The game starts out black and online success. However, this weekend Yap creIt was chaos, said Zanin. Nor- white and with every passing bat5 p.m. teams across Canada bootmally games like these take weeks tle, the game gains more color and ated a game called The Impactor, a This year marked the third an- ed up their computers and began nual Appathon and it was the their coding marathon. The Guelph to develop. Guardians of the detail, finally bringing the player game that re-imagines the classic toughest competition to date with teams were set up in the Reynolds Groove, a third person adven- into the modern mobile game era. Brickbreaker into a pulse-poundover 30 universities competing for building and immediately began ture game, has the gamer battle Even up until the final minute the ing, skill testing venture. All the over $30,000 in cash and prizes. constructing their virtual mas- disco-witches across sprawling team was still coding, There was designers were happy with their Prizes included a job opportu- terworks. Guelph entered two landscapes. Like many great ideas, a bit of a last minute rush, said creations and are confident in their nity at mobile game studio XMG, games this weekend: The Impac- Guardians of the Grooves most Thompson, beating back a virtual chances at the championship. The winners will be announced expensive game design software tor, created entirely by second imaginative features were scrawled witch in Guardians. Yap has already year Computer Engineering stu- on a bar napkin at the Brass Taps. had success in the mobile game with a Grand Finale in Toronto and chances to get published in the App Store. dent Benjin Yap, and Guardians The game brings the player not market. His game, Glowrunner, Nov. 8.

Normally games like these take weeks to develop. Shaun Zanin

. . . change con t i n ue d The relationship that the university campus has with the surrounding area and with the city is an important aspect in the master plan. Weve painted a very broad picture in terms of [all the] opportunities for the future, in particular, how the campus can better connect

to the city, and really extend a lot of the wonderful places at the core of the campus a little bit more to the campus edges, said Price. The process of outlining the plans details has been taking place for the last year, according to Price. The steering community of the plan was a group consisting of university staff,

senior administration and students, and input from interviews with faculty, students, and community members within the city was also integrated into the planning. We tried to engage with as many people as possible to ensure that we got it right and incorporated as many peoples concerns as

possible, said Price. The plan will ultimately go to the Board of Governors, who will have the opportunity to comment on it in November. Those who were not able to attend the open house, or who want to review the plan in detail, are invited to the Campus Master Plan

website, where the open house panels are available. Feedback has been an important aspect of the plan, and will continue to be as the plan moves forward. Overall, were getting great feedback and weve been getting lots of great input today, said Price.

5 a dangerous game is on the rise among Guelph teens

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169.5 october 4t h, 2012 The choking game is gaining popularity
susannah ripley
On Sept. 20, Guelph Police Services released a safety advisory stating that four incidents of the so-called choking game have occurred in Guelph high schools in one week. Also known as the fainting game, Space Monkey, Airplaning or Gasp, the game involves self-induced asphyxiation. Teens use their hands, belts or ropes to compress the carotid artery, temporarily cutting off circulation to the brain. This causes feelings of lightheadedness as well as involuntary twitching of the hands and feet. According to the public awareness group Games Adolescents Shouldnt Play (GASP), the game appeals to straight-edge teens who would otherwise avoid intoxication. These adolescents are generally high-achieving in academics, activities and sports, and dont is prolonged, permanent brain want to risk getting caught with damage or even death can occur. drugs or alcohol, stated the And like any drug, the game can be addictive. GASP website. Compared to conventional Although the game often begins ways of getting high, the chok- as a social activity, adolescents ing game is harder to detect: the who have become addicted usually play by themselves using ligatures. This is especially dangerous, because there is no one present to help victims once they lose consciousness. Unconscious teens can accidentally strangle themselves when their body weight pulls on the ropes they were using. A 2007 study by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health reported that seven per cent of Ontario students in grades seven to 12 have tried the choking game. It is difficult to know how many only signs are bruising around deaths the game has caused the neck and chest, and no spe- because many self-inflicted strancial paraphernalia is necessary. gulation deaths are assumed to The game is also free and less be suicides. likely to get teens in trouble with People who spend time around authorities. adolescents can stop the chokHowever, the game presents ing game by knowing its signs, grave risks. The high that the such as strange bruises around choking game provides is caused the neck or emotional changes by brain cell death. If asphyxiation like increased aggression.

like any drug, the game can be addictive. Susannah Ripley

elias Tsafaridis

High school students take up a unique and extremely dangerous hobby.

arts & cuLture 6 w w w.th e on ta r ion . c om Yarn bombing: quilting culture for the future
of the same nature that took place a hundred knitters for the event. at this past summers Hillside fesWhat the event certainly tival in July. Donations of the yarn brought to this years Culture and quilts made at the summer Days was an element of surprise. festival were given to the Guelph Where events can often be seen elias tsafaridis Arts Council as a way to continue as traditional or expected, this the good nature of the idea, plus event, being its first year in roAs the sun begins to set earlier each it also didnt hurt to recycle either. tation, showed a different side of night and notions of summer fall Not only Hillside, but also the Arts Guelphs artistic abilities. Bringdeeper into our memories, its not ing in contributions from all parts just the Guelph public who are of town, it demonstrated how bundling up for the fast approachindividuals creativity can work ing winter. Take a walk through St. together to represent the whole. Georges Square and you may find Whether its young children the entire intersection adorned in hanging spools off tree branches, or 70-year-old women stitching various sequences of yarn. quilts up 12-foot lampposts, the The Guelph Arts Council added Yarn Bombing for the first time event transcended generations to this years Culture Days roster of and unified a city. events. Beginning Sept. 28, locals Executive Director of the Guelph and volunteers along with memArts Council, Sonya Poweska hopes bers of the Guelph Arts Council the event will, teach people how embarked on the task of disguising to be artistic and self-expressive any and all areas of the downtown in art forms that are less convensquare with massive patterned tional than the traditional ways. quilts. With some covering entire Council hosted various opportuni- To teach people art doesnt have tree trunks and others draped over ties for locals to support and fuel to be highly professional. benches and railings, the city was the potential of this event. Some of The quilts will remain up for the in for a monumental makeover. the functions included community month of October before being The event ran over the course of drives, volunteer knit-ins, visits to recycled into yarn for next year. three days, when quilters came retirement homes, mail-in orders, This event has commenced a new and built the occasion little by lit- recycling, and good old-fashioned practice for Guelphs artistic entle, into the contemporary piece word of mouth. After all the dif- deavors, however keeping with an that so lavishes the square now. ferent processes of accumulating old Guelph tradition: always findThe idea came from a small event yarn, the event had racked up over ing a new way to hug trees.

Culture Days transforms St. Georges Square

Art doesnt have to be highly professional. Sonya Poweska

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st. georges square was adorned with quilting and other knitwork during yarnbombing sept. 28-29, an event featured in this years Culture days celebrations.

former u of G prof shortlisted for fiction prize

and hes an abolitionist, said the South, examining the diaries Spalding. Because he is dis- of slave owners and the recorded owned by his Quaker community details of their day-to-day lives. for something he does, he ends Crafting the story required a great up taking his family down into amount of background research, the frontier of Virginia and...be- and the relationship between hisstacey aspinall comes the owner of a slave. tory and fiction was a complicated The title of the novel, The one. Fiction is hard! Canadian writ- Purchase, is in reference to the I sort of promised myself I er Linda Spalding states midway moment in which he goes against would stick to the facts. But I through our interview and I cant his own convictions and becomes didnt have very many facts to help but agree. Crafting a work a slave owner. stick to, Spalding said. As a result of that, everything of fiction can be challenging, As an experienced writer of but Spalding seems to be man- in his life, and in everybody both fiction and non-fiction, aging well; her latest work, The elses life, is kind of just thrown Spalding commented on the difPurchase, has just been nomi- into disarray and tragedy, said ferences between the two forms nated for the Rogers Writers Spalding. of literature. For me the difficult The novel questions the limits part is really making a plot work. Trust Fiction Award. Spalding is one of five finalists for the Fic- of human sympathy and forgive- Its a novel that covers sixteen tion Prize, which recognizes ness. It explores whether we can years and has a lot of characters. writers of the years best novel understand an individuals mo- All the things that happened to or short story collection. Other tivation, in the midst of morally them had to make sense, had to nominees include Tim Bowling, condemnable decisions that af- fit with their characters and there Tamas Dobozy, Rawi Hage, and fect other people. had to be a point to it all, and I Alix Ohlin. Spalding was inspired by her found that quite difficult. Spaldings novel, The Pur- own family history, particuSpaldings influences include chase, published by McClelland larly historical records of her books by Thomas Hardy, as well as & Stewart, draws in part on his- great-grandfather. John Ehle, a Southern writer who When I was a child, I learned she considers somewhat undertory and relies on imagination to bring it to life. The novel, set that my American ancestors were appreciated. She was fascinated in the 1800s, focuses on the life Quaker, and theyd actually come with his novel The Journey of of a first generation American to the United States, probably as Augustine, which is about a man who ends up estranged from his sort of religious refugees. With- who tries to rescue a slave. Quaker family and becomes a in a generation, we were in the I actually read everything slave owner, despite his ideo- South owning slaves. And I was Johns written and its so beauabsolutely kind of stunned, and tiful, and hes still in print but logical opposition to slavery. Its about a man who has very confused by that, said Spalding. only just barely... She counts profound beliefs: hes a pacifist, Spalding read about slavery and his work as a huge influence and

Linda Spaldings novel draws on historical records to reimagine slavery

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recommends him to anybody interested in historical writing. Spalding spoke about being shortlisted for the Rogers Writers Trust Fiction Award. Well its a huge honour to be nominated, obviously. One of my dear friends said, Youre the only one whos been around the block a few times. Im the only one who is over 30, whatever that means! she said. I think prizes these days are frequently going

to smaller presses, and younger writers. Thats always nice. Spalding is a Kansas-born writer who moved to Canada in 1982 and now lives in Toronto. She has previously authored three novels and two works of non-fiction, and is an editor of Brick, a Journal of Reviews. Spalding is the recipient of the Harbourfront Festival Prize for her contributions to the Canadian literary community.

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Azalea plays Molly Blooms
mira bethy
Despite the dreary backdrop of a rainy Saturday evening on Sept. 29, the harmonious warm tones of Azaleas Benjamin Hackett and Mia Cioffi transported the patrons of Molly Blooms to the likes of a green open field of flowers on a summers day. Consisting of only two members who just so happen to be husband and wife, Azaleas sound was surprisingly full. It is difficult to call either of the two the lead singer, as they shared vocals evenly throughout the set. Hacketts voice provided a more raw tonality reminiscent of rock, while Cioffis soft clear soprano complimented it profoundly in the numbers where they sang together. It was apparent from the way that the two looked at each other during and in between each song that allowed for more instruments to be incorporated into their songs. Hackett utilized a loop pedal for many of their songs, and recorded a bass line that he then accompanied with an electric or acoustic guitar. He also kept the beat on an electronic kick pedal that mimicked the sound of a bass drum. This small but noticeable touch added once again to the remarkable fullness of their sound. Covering such bands as Great Big Sea and Mumford and Sons may seem difficult to do effectively with only two people, but they understood each other on not Azalea managed to do it, and do it just a musical level, but an emo- well. Their stage presence was retional one as well. This only added laxed and pleasant, and they often to the quality of their sound. smiled for pictures and, upon findCioffi sat behind two keyboards, ing out that they were going to be stacked one on top of the other, in The Ontarion, they were cordial and at points played a hand on and appreciative. It was apparent each simultaneously. This was not that not only are Azalea creators of only entertaining to watch, but beautiful music, but lovely people beneficial to the duos sound, as it in character as well.

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Bringing warm summer day to a rainy fall night

Azaleas sound was surprisingly full.

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Mia Cioffi of folk duo azalea sings sept. 29 during the bands visit to Molly Blooms downtown.

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as part of the Culture days celebrations, the downtown guelph Business association hosted graffiti fest sept. 29.

album review: Grizzly Bear Shields

Yellow House while the flirty, fun Crazy Stupid Love uses the bands Brooklyn-based group Grizzly vivacious tune Two Weeks off Bear released their latest album of their last release, Veckatimest. only two weeks ago. If you are The band has described their familiar with this band, you may previous album Veckatimest as have been lucky enough to have their most mature release, but seen them last week at the leg- to my ears Shields is as maendary Massey Hall in Toronto. ture as Veckatimest while at the If you are not familiar with the same time boasting a more agband, its very likely youve heard gressive, deliberate sound. Their their music in a couple of films two most recent releases demonfeaturing Ryan Gosling Crazy strate that Grizzly Bear can open Stupid Love and Blue Valentine. up to a louder, more energetic Noting the difference in the two sound while their earlier albums films that showcase Grizzly Bears have a delicate, apologetic sound. tunes reveals just how much their Shields has clever melodies and repertoire has changed. Blue Val- vocals that are forceful but not entine largely draws from the strained in tunes such as Yet moody, aloof earlier material of Again and Sun in Your Eyes.

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Grizzly Bear have fostered a unique sound that employs a large variety of instruments. Beyond

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the diverse range of instruments, the band distinguishes themselves through their distinct vocals and bizarre instrumentation. Through

their incredibly lush music, the youd never know the tune has band establishes the mood of a its own track. However, it elosong as best exemplified in the quently sets up the listener for tune Gun Shy. the gorgeous, triumphant tune Drummer Chris Bear keeps the Yet Again, which follows it on pace moving even throughout the the album. slower moments of the album as While they teased fans with demonstrated in the tune Speak the indulgent tune Sleeping in Rounds, which relies on the Ute well before the album was thriving, repetitive drum pattern released, I believe this album to keep its momentum. Its also doesnt boast one particularly in this tune that you can really mainstream song. Shields is an hear all of Chris Taylors distinct album that should be appreciated instrumentation through some as a whole rather than focusing well-placed trills. on a particular track. Its been a The album has a transition tune while since a new release album as an entire track that spans just has captivated me from start to under a minute titled Adelma. finish. However, for me, Grizzly If you were just listening to the Bears Shields was love at first album without a track listing listen.

8 w w w.th e on ta r ion . c om from a to Zavitz

Someone Elses Home explores the mundane
nadine maher
Nostalgia, comfort, repetition and the mundane were central themes at Someone Elses Home, last weeks show at Zavitz Gallery, which brought together a union past, yet consciously aware of the influence of new media. Each artist provided a handful of works of various mediums including video, sculpture, installation, process pieces and photographic work, generally following a recurring element of the mundane, which was elevated to something of more significance than before. On opening night, one of Juliane Forondas pieces was perhaps the most eye-catching work in the gallery at first glance, as she had the advantage of a row of lit candles in the darkened space. Foronda used dried-up scraps of paint to create small abstract forms, each of which were set behind a candle that cast the forms shadows onto the wall behind. As the shapes danced with the movement of the flames they became animated figures, and indeed viewers began to discern certain animals or creatures in them. The imagination that this process stimulates evokes a sense of childhood nostalgia, bringing to mind the sort of fearful imagination children possess come bedtime. The piece that demanded the next most attention was that of Tyler Muzzin. In the corner of the

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The mundane was elevated to something of more significance than before.

of old and new media in a very cohesive exhibition. The artists featured were Juliane Foronda, Tyler Muzzin and Laura Phan, who stated that their intention is to deconstruct the familiar in a way that is reminiscent of the

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Paint chips cast shadows on the wall in a work by Juliane foronda in the Zavitz gallery. Tyler Muzzin and laura Phan also showed works.
gallery stood a distinctly defeated looking household fan, unmissable on account of the racket it was making with its metal cage bent and broken in some places. The fan was painted a solid gold colour, juxtaposing this signifier of wealth and prosperity with the mundane aspects of a household appliance, and elevating the fan to a kind of nonsensical significance. More quietly displayed on a wall were a set of instant photos by Laura Phan. Each photo featured an object that was mostly indistinguishable due to its close proximity to the camera, but between the eleven photos they formed a kind of blurred rainbow of colour. The objects in the photos, though commonly found in daily life, are elevated to something more precious because they are small, and because their means of production in an old style of technology is no longer cheap or easily accessible. The images give the feeling of looking at a shining set of precious jewels.

film review: Trouble With the Curve

Not a first round pick
andrew crozier
Like a typical Thanksgiving dinner, Trouble With the Curve blends a dysfunctional family, heavy-handed storytelling, and the steady presence of booze. Best of all, this entry in the Sports/Family Drama genres pacing is catered towards an audience suffering from the itis. Clint Eastwood is in full Gran Torino mode as a grumpy baseball scout for the Atlanta Braves who is losing his vision. In order to keep his job, he has to properly evaluate a high school standout in the Carolinas for the upcoming MLB Draft. His daughter, played by Amy Adams, is coerced into helping him while simultaneously trying to make partner at her law firm. The two have a strained relationship at best, and although Adams is eager to try and mend whatever is left, Eastwood is too badass to talk about his feelings. Before you ask, yes, director Robert Lorenz managed to squeeze in an ass-kickin courtesy of Eastwood. That being said, this movie fails to bring anything new and exciting to the genre. Its kind of like Money Ball 2, except they replaced Brad Pitt with an old man and Jonah Hill with Justin Timberlake, A.K.A. someone who could get laid even though JT has almost no chemistry with Adams. The great philosophy in Trouble is that the nuances are more worried about a milliondollar endorsement deal than the game. Matthew Lillard plays a rival scout in Eastwoods organization that is so unbelievably ageist and sexist, its amazing he could find work in this day and age. At one point in the film Lillard is genuinely upset that a woman could scout a baseball player. Eastwood is no bag of sunshine either, but the first scene of the film endears him to us because his dick doesnt work anymore something everyone can feel sorry for. Trouble With the Curve isnt a bad movie, but its not one I could recommend either. It has some laughs and it tries to get some tears, but at the end of the day its too hard to invest in the film. The acting has its moments, but the plot is as straight forward as a fastball (sorry, I needed at least one baseball simile). If youve had a big Thanksgiving dinner and are somehow able to waddle out to a movie theatre, Trouble might be just what you need. Otherwise, wait for it to come out on Netflix or its inevitable run on Peachtree TV Its . perfect for switching to when nothing else is on. This movie gets 3 / 5 stars because you can get it later in the draft.

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how you scout a great player, yet the storytelling in the movie itself is well rooted in the thought that if every character is going through the same things in life, they cant be that different after all. That means lots of parallels and lots of instances where the viewer thinks to themself, I get it, they both have to deal with this stuff. Worse off, if you arent a principle actor, you have no depth as a character. The good guys are the good guys, and the villains go out of their way to remain villains. The high school player is a jerk throughout the film that bullies his teammates and is always

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The 2nd annual guelph Zombie Walk took place sept. 29, travelling from exhibition Park through downtown, raising money for Big Brothers Big sisters.

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spinning a yarn at Msac

Janet Mortons The Ravelled Sleeve opens
started making these giant knitting needles and knitting these giant objects. It was a way of working at a monumental scale but I could fold nick revington it up at the end of the day and put it away, said Morton. September 29 was slated to be the The work has kind of just taken unveiling date of Guelph artist Janet on a life of its own. The first time I Mortons first permanently-sited showed the knitted work, almost sculpture work, Before Flight, in everybody had the same response. the sculpture park of the Macdonald They all said, Wow, this must have Stewart Art Centre. While rain may taken you so much time, and I rehave put a damper on the sculpture alized that I had hit on something unveiling, the accompanying indoor really crucial, which is a measure gallery launch of Mortons work can of time other than the clock, said be declared a success. Morton. We live in a time that we The Ravelled Sleeve, as the exhib- are so dependent on technological it title suggests, focused heavily on systems and solutions and everyyarn, featuring a video work doc- thing is about convenience. And so umenting Morton covering a tuba knitting became a way of slowing played by her husband in knitwork, down time and creating an alternaa quaint living room scene encapsu- tive value equation. lated in wool, and a months worth The theme of time has become ever of news headlines from three major more relevant upon becoming a parpapers knitted into one long banner. ent, Morton said. I used to be able to before chilTrained in painting and sculpture, Morton began working with dren go to my studio, look through yarn seriously upon graduating from some art magazines, make a cup of university, lacking the expanse of tea, think about what I was going to workshop space the school had do. And now my time is much more provided. precious and fragmented, and Im The combination of small studio sure thats influenced what Ive been space and large ambitions made doing, said Morton. Its very pragknitting a good fit. matic. In terms of inspiration, its I already loved knitting, so I the place I can still escape to that is

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an entire living room set is ensconced in yarn courtesy of Janet Morton. The artists work is currently showing at MsaC.
separate from all that mundane stuff like cooking and cleaning and doing laundry. Its also a reaction to this stereotypical domestic life. Morton added that such a focus on working with yarn has not proved limiting, in that the works have been based on their underlying concepts rather than the medium itself. But the show is not all yarn, either. A piece titled Chain of Fools featured cassettes in which the tapes were unraveled and sculpted into shapes. Some were literal interpretations of the music on those cassettes, while others Morton referred to as doodles. According to the artist, the work is a repurposing of an unreliable medium of music storage into a light-hearted piece of artwork. The Ravelled Sleeve will be shown in the Macdonald Stewart Art Centre until Nov. 11.

10 w w w.th e on ta r ion . c om riding shotgun at the eBar

World-traveling indierocker takes listeners along for the ride
tom beedham
Think) and Ryan Peters (Ladyhawk, Lightning Dust) the absence of more hands on deck didnt bog down Kilpatricks set; it displayed his gumption as a solo performer. Weaving diatribes about selffrustration over contemplating the success of trying to hold hands with girls into romancrooners fail to even test the waters: Shotgun Jimmie concerts dont force listeners into a position of self-reflection. At his shows, concertgoers are encouraged to forego relating to the lyrics and simply enjoy themselves while Kilpatrick cycles through instruments and moves from mic to mic. If fans do relate to Kilpatricks songs, the dorkyyet-casual delivery of his songs is enough to make them laugh off the awkward memories and focus on the performance in front of them, foregoing any enjoymentdetracting self-pity. Playful openers Esther Grey and Sequin Kit were effective ushers for the headlining performance. Both bands effectively favoured the fun of live performance before technical precision: Esther Greys drummer knocked mics over in drastic fits of passion and the group played through technical mistakes that made their guitar sound like a bass just to give the crowd something to laugh over, and Sequin Kits Tor Tiz told jokes and stole sips of beer between tracks to let the crowd know it was safe to let loose. Kazoo!s ongoing concert series continues Oct. 10 with Metz performing at eBar.

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If storylines about awkward struggles for relationships perforated with narratives of slowly brought on but eventually beerenabled (and often metaphorical) inebriation sewn into musical numbers built on quirky instrumentation are not best suited for the eBar, name a better Guelph venue. On Sept. 26, Guelphs indie rock hub hosted Kazoo! #147 a night that saw the likes of critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Shotgun Jimmie joined by local act Esther Grey and Hamiltons Sequin Kit all joined under the Kazoo! banner for one night. tic anecdotes about stargazing Former Shotgun and Jaybird on walks home from bars, Kilsinger-songwriter Jim Kilpat- patrick has cemented himself rick brought his Shotgun Jimmie as a spokesperson for the evact to the small stage to play a eryman. Positioning himself as headlining set showcasing an a tech geeks version of a oneimpressive resourcefulness. man band at the front of the stage Performing without the help- Kilpatrick spent the set jocking hands that so often fill in on eying a guitar, a shaker, a kick his recordings teams involv- snare and a high hat, as well as a ing the likes of Jay Baird (Feists megaphone the performer exlive backing band, Do Make Say cels where many other lovesick

Kilpatrick has cemented himself as a spokesperson for the everyman.

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shotgun Jimmie performs as a one-man-band at the eBar sept. 26 in the absence of a backing ensemble.

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Wyndham art supplies hosted an event called Mixed Media Cityscapes sept. 28-29 as part of guelphs celebration of Culture days.

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Pop and a Latin vibe combine at Brass Taps
nick revington
On Sept. 27, Crystal Kid concluded their tour across the country by playing a set at Brass Taps. A live drummer joined the pop-rock duo on stage as they delivered an upbeat performance of their Latin-inspired tunes. Despite a tight, high-octane performance and a busy night at the Taps, the crowd was unfortunately relatively disengaged from the band. Perhaps this was because the tables in front of the stage were not cleared away to create a dance floor, as they often are. Regardless, the performance of the band was unimpaired as they continued to crank out tunes that were catchy and occasionally bordered on anthemic. At one point, the band covered Funs We Are Young, to a T a performance fitting of their style. At the same time, it would have been interesting to see what they could do with it by truly adopting it as their own. Based in Calgary, Crystal Kid is comprised of brothers Charles and Frank Torrealba, who came to Canada 13 years ago from their native Brazil. Their roots in South America continue to play into their music to this day and remain a defining feature of their songs, most notably in the form sentence in true brotherly fashion by interrupting. Then well take bands like Man who are a Mexican band, who have done very well for themselves, they are like the Mexican U2 pretty much, concluded Frank. So what we are doing now is basically meshing the harmonies and melodies you normally hear in that kind of music with more of a poprock vibe, said Charles. On the recording you will hear more of that pop vibe but live well intensify it, the energy. Its true. It would be more apt to call their live performance rock, as it leans heavily on intensity and the weight of the drums. The show at the Taps marked the end of the bands four-week tour across Canada their longest tour to date, beginning in Edmonton before heading to Vancouver and then back east. And while Crystal Kid appreciated the opportunity to explore the country fully, they are continuing to contemplate a move to Toronto. More centrally located and in a more densely populated province, Toronto makes a better base for touring from. While they contemplate that move, the band has been working in Los Angeles, pulling together material for a third EP, which they hope to release early next year.

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crystal Kid concludes canadian tour

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What we are doing now is basically meshing the harmonies and melodies you normally hear in [Latin] music with more of a pop-rock vibe. Charles Torrealba
of passionate energy typical of Latin music. Elaborating on their influences, Charles began, Our core influences come from the Killers, Oasis, U2 before Frank finished his

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frank Torrealba of Calgary pop-rockers Crystal Kid gets into the groove at Brass Taps sept. 27.

Learning life through dance

Dancetheatre David Earle holds open house
katelyn sheffee
Every movement was fluid while the dancers of Dancetheatre David Earle warmed up to the percussion of Adam Bowman. Use your breath was a common instruction given to the dancers by owner and choreographer David Earle. If the old clich to breathe is to live is true, then the dancers at Dancetheatre David Earle have mastered life. Modern dance is an art form and type of dance like nothing I had ever seen or experienced before. Even after growing up with 12 years of technical and competitive dance training the movement and feeling presented at the studios open rehearsal the night of Sept. 28 was new. No dance teacher ever told me that there should be differences in the way people do things or that life should be learnt through dance. Modern dance is a clear art form, a type of dance with movements much different than the rest. An absorption of all types of dance was how it was described by Earle. Appreciating the dancers dedication and passion was not an issue coming from a dance background. It was hearing Earles interpretation and description of modern dance that astonished me and really brought me back to life. Modern dance tries to restore dance as a natural activity that everyone should participate in, said Earle. It is much different from its predecessor ballet, which is a discipline with strict requirements in physical appearance, technical ability, strength, and flexibility. Why is it now and in other types of dance that physical requirements and impossible standards are expected? Somewhere along the line society forgot what dance was really about. We are so focused on superiority that dance for feeling, for bringing people together, and for change has been lost to competing and constantly wanting to be the best. Dancetheatre David Earle is trying to reinstate the true

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dancers perform at an open-to-the-public rehearsal at dancetheatre david earle sept. 28.

meaning of modern dance, providing a space for any dancer to dance, feel, and move to their ability. The performance on Sept. 28 exemplified this true meaning of modern dance, allowing seven individuals to come together and present one piece. Rather than watching one group of dancers do the exact same thing, the audience was able to experience seven individuals moving the way their bodies felt comfortable. This to me was beautiful. Everyone always tells you to be yourself, but it is clear that society has created standards to which we all adhere. Dancetheatre David Earle ignores these standards and focuses on including everyone as they are. As Earle said, Everyone could dance, everyone should dance, and everyone used to dance. So hey, why not dance? You might even learn a thing or two.

12 w w w.th e on ta r ion . c om small town band, big time sound

Kalle Mattson visits eBar
mira bethy
A n o r m a l ly r a m b u n c t i o u s Thursday night downtown was made significantly more pleasant by the performance of Kalle Mattson at the eBar. Hailing all the way from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., and blending elements of folk, rock and indie to create a style all their own, Kalle Mattson and his band were a delight as both musicians and performers. This band embodied the concept of versatility. The sheer number of instruments present on the stage upon their starting was impressive. Their trumpet player had a wide variety of secondary instruments in front of him that he routinely swapped out from song to song. For the more up-beat numbers he donned the trumpet or tambourine. Then, as the music calmed down, he picked up a cabasa (a rhythmic percussion instrument), which resonated beautifully throughout the eBar. One of the guitar players switched to synth for a number, creating a more electronic and experimental sound overtop of the natural tones of the other instruments. Also notable The effort put into the singers hair alone was well noted, and he truly embodied ones idea of what a modern Bob Dylan would look like. The entire band were well dressed and gave off a feeling of professionalism as soon as they hit the stage. Instead of an awkward band introduction they played through two distinctly unique songs before even properly introducing themselves. It was apparent that they had put on enough shows in their day to know what worked and what did not, as everything they played was pleasing and polished to the ear. Mattsons voice resembled that of the imaginary love child of Wilco and Bob Dylan, which worked wo n d e r s e s p e c i a l ly wh e n accompanied by the vocal harmonies of the bassist. A result of their strong and solid sound, unique tones and e n t e r t a i n i n g p e r fo r m a n c e , Kalle Mattsons show was one to remember.

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Mattsons voice resembled that of the imaginary love child of Wilco and Bob Dylan
was the Kalle Mattson himself, who played both acoustic and electric guitar, as well as the harmonica for a few select numbers.

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sault ste. Marie folk-rocker Kalle Mattson visited the eBar sept. 27, bringing a performance not unlike that of a modern-day Bob dylan.

what the tech?

Bob McDonald discusses the synergies between science and art
nick revington
When I started this column, it was my intent to explore the myriad ways in which various art forms are influenced by advancements in technology. For example, this space was inaugurated with a piece about the use of electronic samples and effects in music. But, of course, it is important to keep in mind that this interaction can go both ways: just as often, it is art that expands the world of science. On Oct. 1, acclaimed science journalist Bob McDonald, of CBC radios Quirks and Quarks, visited the University of Guelph to deliver a talk on this topic. The lecture, entitled Art & Science: A Beautiful Blend, was presented by ASTRA, the universitys Arts, Science, & Technology Research Alliance, and focused on the bidirectional nature of the relationship between arts on the one hand, and science and technology on the other. This column generally focuses on contemporary technologies and their relation to art, but it is also worth noting, as McDonald did, that this trend reaches back to the earliest human civilizations. A primitive knowledge of chemistry is required to make pigments for cave paintings, for example. And in the Renaissance, the addition of math to artistic practice allowed da Vinci and others to develop three-dimensional perspective. The collective artist in us wants to draw pictures. When early astronomers mistakenly thought they saw canals on Mars, fanciful stories were developed about Martians, most notably H.G. Wells War of the Worlds. Later in history, when we could acquire photographs of the surface of Mars, many people believed they saw faces in the images, much like picnickers imagine shapes in the clouds. As McDonald pointed out, science is a way of looking at the world in exquisite detail; art does the same thing, yet it does so by finding expression in an individual way. Whether it is through explorations of other worlds in outer space or the examination of microorganisms, scientists see the beauty of the inherent art of nature all the time. And it is artists who allow scientists (and the rest of us, too) to dream. When scientists theorize about how early humans appeared, or what the surface of a distant planet looks like, it is artists who create the glossy colour

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Bob Mcdonald discusses the coming together of art and science in a photo of saturn at his Oct. 1 lecture Art & Science: A Beautiful Blend.
renderings you see in National Geographic. These visual representations instill in us a wonder at the unknown in a way that raw data simply cannot. In turn, this sense of wonderment is what keeps scientific inquiry alive from one generation to the next. Indeed, McDonald cites a drawing he saw in a book as a child, depicting Jupiter as seen from one of its moons, as a major reason he developed an interest in science. It is not that art depends on science, nor does science depend on art. Its through science that we figure it out. Its through art that we appreciate it, said McDonald. Thats why we need both.

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tV Junkie:
Top 10 must-see TV comedies (in no particular order)
jessica avolio
1. Arrested Development. If you havent seen this show, watch it! If youve seen it before, watch it again! I guarantee you didnt catch all the subtle jokes the first time around. This documentary-style comedy is based on the dysfunctional Bluth family. Its so good it developed its own cult-following. Bonus: this show contains no laugh track. 2. Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! will make you feel extremely uncomfortable. It is filmed and edited in a style similar to public-access television complete with musical acts, poor editing and outdated special effects. Features big-name comedians such as Will Ferrel, David Cross and Zach Galifianakis.

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South Philly. The show consists of The Gang creating elaborate schemes which often involve them conspiring against each other for personal gain. 7. Workaholics is a stoner-comedy featuring three recent college dropouts, their dealer, and their co-workers at a telemarketing company. Their transition into adulthood is an interesting one filled with parties, drugs and pranks. 8. 30 Rock is a comedy created by Tina Fey (played by the often-relatable Liz Lemon) and is loosely based on her experiences as head writer for Saturday Night Live. It is a behind-the-scenes look at a fictional live sketch comedy series. 9. Parks and Recreation stars Leslie Knope (played by Amy Poehler) who is a mid-level bureaucrat in the parks department of the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana. Many people say this show pulls inspiration from The Office, but this show is much, much better. 10. Curb Your Enthusiasm is based on a fictionalized version of Seinfelds co-creator Larry David. If you like watching neurotic people getting themselves into socially awkward situations, definitely check out this series.

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a still from the opening segment of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! featuring the two main characters exploding faces.
permission. Its bare bones. Lots of technical problems. Just a mess. The whole thing is a big mess. A big beautiful mess. paint is oddly similar to Pogo the Clown, i.e. that of serial killer John Wayne Gacy. 5. Modern Family is uniquely funny and heartwarming, including many laugh-out-loud moments. Brian Lowry, of Variety, sums up the show in regards to the airing of the pilot episode: Flitting among three storylines, its smart, nimble and best of all, funny, while actually making a point about the evolving nature of what constitutes family. 6. Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia is a series featuring a group of selfcentred, dishonest, manipulative and lazy friends. They run a pub called Paddys, an unsuccessful Irish bar in

3. Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule is a spin-off of Tim and Eric starring comedian John C. Reilly. It is explained as ...a show that genuinely 4. Childrens Hospital is a satire which feels like this guy made it himself. pokes fun at the medical drama genre. Its as if its 4:30 in the morning Actor/comedian Rob Corddry plays [and] he had snuck into the studio a clown doctor who believes in the to make this show without getting healing power of laughter. His face

Pop Machine: Gathering around the couch

Simpsons gag contest a dangerous ratings gimmick for desperate producers
tom beedham
Say what you will about The Simpsons its endurance is something to be commended. Americas longest running sitcom, the series has faced its share of cancellation threats over its 20 years (only to be continually renewed for airtime), and is presently in the midst of its 24th season. Still, many fans have decried the series in a similar fashion as Star Wars enthusiasts have applied criticism to George Lucass creative decisions over recent years, complaining over a general declining quality in episodes. Simpsons creator Matt Groening seems to desire a distancing between his creative politics and Lucass, though. In one of the biggest bone throwing moves in television history, the show has opened up a contest encouraging fans to submit ideas for a new couch gag, possibly to air at the beginning of this years season finale. Fans are asked to submit written ideas (100 words or less) for a two dimensional skit to www. fox.com/thesimpsons/couchgag/. From there, producers will choose three ideas from the lot, open those finalists up to the masses for voting, and then possibly animate the winning idea to be included in the opening credits of the May finale. A recurring scene that continually involves new spins on the titular family gathering around the family couch at the end of every opening credits sequence, The Simpsons couch gag has become a meme so popular that its been reworked hundreds of times, and one sequence was even pieced together by anonymous-but-high-profile street artist Banksy. But is opening up one of the most well-recognized pop culture memes to the hands of the public something that will actually sate the shows more critical audience members? Probably not. As high profile and extravagant as the bits treatment might get at times, The Simpsons couch gag is nothing that has ever had any real bearing on the enjoyment of a Simpsons episode. Except in the case of its Treehouse of Horror specials, Simpsons episodes and their opening sequences rarely involve continuity: they are increasingly

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becoming more abstract, often being likened to experimental films and even criticized as content that just eats up time the shows writers wont have to fill with jokes. What is perhaps most curious about the decision to air the fan-generated content is that the producers are suggesting they will place it in the opening credits of the

seasons finale. gag and then presenting them with Traditionally programming that material that continues a recent is intended to mine audiences for Simpsons trend of bringing critian upcoming season, season finales cally lackluster satire to the masses. present some of the most important And when lackluster and season programming moments of a televi- finale become associable with one sion programs season. By hyping another, thats generally not conthe season finales opening credits, ducive to good ratings. Simpsons producers risk reeling Verdict? Most. Dangerous. Pubin audience members for a short licity stunt. Ever.

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Ontario Agricultural College: Kyle Smith

Why were you interested in representing your college on the CSA Board? I wanted to get involved with OAC and represent them at the board level. The OAC had not been represen it on the board.

What challenges do you face as a first-year student on the Board and how do you plan on overcoming th Being a first year I think one of the biggest challenges I face on the board is transitioning from high scho

What priorities do you have on your agenda that you want to address in Board meetings? A priority that I have on my agenda and that I want to address in board meetings is making sure that uni

The Ontarion welcomes the ne

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New representatives will now be active on the CSA board. The by-elections Sept. 24 with the candidates organizing campaigns, and voting was open fro

College of Social and Applied Human Sc

College of Biological Sc

Ontario Agricultural Co

The process of electing representatives was based on responses to question All three candidates ran unopposed. The voter turnout was, however, sign quorum was achieved, only 10.2 per cent of voters took part in the by-elect representative with 615 out of 4482 students submitting votes. Voter turnou This is not the first time that voter turnout has been low at the U of G. In the quorum for referendum questions was barely met, with only 3,967 studen candidates requires 10 per cent of students to vote.

Despite a low turnout, the new representatives are excited about their posit

College of Biological Sciences: Nick Koss

In your role as the College of Biological Sciences At-Large Representative, how do you plan to better the university experience specifically for students in Biological Sciences? As the CBS rep, I am supposed to represent interests of the students in my college. The only way I can effectively do that is if I know what students in my college want. I am going to try to get to know as many of my peers as possible and find out their concerns either by a one-on-one conversation or some sort of informational question and answer session. How will your past involvements in clubs and other initiatives on campus aid you in this position? I have been and still am involved with the Guelph Student Mobilization Committee which is founded on the goal of trying to organize students, giving all of us more power to get what we want and more directly guide our own education. Facilitating greater student involvement in all areas is my main platform and being involved with the committee is training for that as well as a resource for ideas and support. Do you have any priorities or issues that you are planning to address in board meetings? Having not attended any meetings yet and not being too familiar with the CSA, I have found that most students dont know what the CSA is or what it actually does. I would like to further the discussion on how to effectively involve students.

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nted with the CSA for a while and I wanted to rekindle that relationship. The OAC is one of the closest-knit student populations on campus and I am honored to be part of the college and represent

hem? ool to university life. No one is there to hold your hand and you are responsible for your own actions. I plan to overcome this challenge by staying well organized and on top of everything.

iversity continues to be affordable and accessible to all. I also want to address concerns students in my college might have and make sure that their voice is heard.

ew CSA board representatives

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for the CSA to choose At-Large Representatives for three colleges began on om Sept. 26-28. The winning candidates are as follows:

ciences (CSAHS): Natalie Ennwah-Akrofi

ciences (CBS): Nick Koss

ollege (OAC): Kyle Smith

ns about whether voters supported the candidates nomination for the Board. nificantly low. Out of 5090 CSAHS students, only 519 voted, and though the tions. Similarly, 13.72 per cent of voters participated in the election for a CBS ut for OAC was 20.73 per cent as 416 out of 2007 students voted. e elections for student government representatives that took place in March, nts voting. Quorum for referendum questions is 20 per cent while voting for

tions, and plan to make their time on the board worthwhile.

College of Social and Applied Human Sciences: Natalie Ennwah-Akrofi

What do you think are the most important aspects of your role as a representative on the Board? I believe an important aspect of my role as a representative on the board is to bring new and fresh ideas to spice up the U of G experience. I have a lot of new ideas to offer that will benefit the school as a whole. Also, my role is to be the mediator between the students and the individuals who work for the students. My role is to listen to the needs of students not only in my college (CSAHS) but in other colleges as well, especially those who didnt have a candidate to fill the position on the CSA board of directors. How are you planning to interact with students to make sure that their priorities are discussed? To ensure that students are being heard, I intend on creating a CSAHS email account where students could email their thoughts and concerns whenever they feel compelled to. Also I would like to have open forums where students can come in and discuss changes that they would like to see at the University of Guelph. How has your background at the university, both in academics and extra-curricular activities, prepared you for this position? Being at the University of Guelph has opened my eyes both socially and academically. Before coming to U of G, I was a very social person and I still continue to be. The University of Guelph has given me the opportunity to meet new people to further flourish my growth. Meeting new people has given me the advantage to broaden my horizons and find new and interesting ways to be a better student academically. I believe I am ready to step up to the challenge of representing students to help ensure that future Gryphons have the same great experience that I received. Not only do I want future students to have a great experience, I want the students who are still in this institution to have a more exciting experience. These times are supposed to be the best times of our lives. I want a hand in amplifying the Guelph Gryphon experience!

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Led by strong goaltending, Gryphons emerge from weekend with a win and a draw

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Despite the frustrating outcome of the 29th, the Gryphons powerfully rebounded the following day as they hosted Western on Sept. 30. Paparoni turned in another solid effort, and recorded his third shutchris mller out of the year against the regularly potent Western attack. Recently The Gryphons played Windsor to named the Gryphon athlete of the a 1-1 draw on Sept. 29 at the Gry- week, Paparoni recorded 13 saves phon Soccer Complex. Guelphs while letting in only one goal over lone goal came on a penalty kick the course of the weekend. Guelphs lone goal came by way that was awarded to the Gryphons following a nasty tackle inside the of Colin Aubreys deft movement box. Brenden Springer was select- of the ball to teammate Spiros Maied to take the penalty, converted monis, who made no mistake in on the rebound to give Guelph the hammering it into the back of the lead. Western net. Similar to the WindThe lead was short-lived how- sor game, this matchup was full of ever, as the Lancers would squeak bookings and free kicks, much to one by Gryphon goalkeeper Chad the chagrin of the physical style of the Gryphons. Paparoni late in the second half. The games refereeing was an inThe Gryphonss defeat of the CHris Mller teresting spectacle, as free kicks Mustangs puts Guelph one spot and yellow cards were handed out above Western in the West division guelph striker Jared agyemang keeps his eye on the ball as he works past a Windsor defender en route with a rapidity seldom seem in the of the OUA. Guelph currently sits at to a 1-1 draw on sept. 29. OUA. The ensuing frustration came fifth in the standings, with a 4-4-1 to a head when the referee blew the record. With only seven games reThe games against Windsor and Murphy, along with Tim Flynn and to continue their winning ways whistle for full time just as Windsor maining, the push to remain a top Western come without the use Mohammed Heydarpour were in- when they visit the struggling began to launch one last offensive six team in the West division will of the teams leading goal scorer jured in the Sept. 23 loss to Windsor. UOIT Ridgebacks (3-7-0) on Oct. attack leading to the immediate intensify, but the pursuit of a post- Rob Murphy. Murphys five goals Undefeated since, the team has 3 and will have to quickly prepare jostle of players at midfield that was season berth should be more than place him seventh overall in the shown great depth and work-ethic for their home match against the only just broken up by the coach- enough to keep the aggressively OUA, and the offense struggled at in the absence of last years male undefeated York Lions (9-0-0) on ing staffs. styled Gryphons motivated. times without its primary weapon. athlete of the year. They will look Oct. 5.

Gryphons womens basketball light-up Lions

The Gryphons womens basketball team opened up their preseason with a convincing 69-48 win over the York University Lions
jeff sehl
After a disappointing loss in the OUA West quarter-final at the hands of the Laurier Golden Hawks to end last season, the Gryphons womens basketball team opened up their 2012-2013 campaign with an impressive 69-48 preseason win over the York University Lions. The Gryphons found success at both ends of the floor, but according to fourth year captain Marlee Freeman, the team was especially able to find success in their hard work in the defensive end. We really focused on bringing a lot of energy and intensity, especially on defense, Freeman said. Everyone hustled and worked really hard, and we had a lot of good things come out of that. The need for strong play in the defensive end of the floor was mirrored by head coach, Tom OBrien, who feels that in order to be successful, the Gryphons will need to improve upon the defensive play they showed last year in order to become a contender in the OUA. When I went through the statistics last year and again in the summer, the biggest concern for me was our defence. We were seventh out of eight in our conference in defence, so our goal is to really tighten up our defence, said OBrien. You can only practice against yourself so many times. Youve got to get out there and play somebody, said OBrien. We all felt like we were going to have a good team this yearso I think [this game] helped solidify it. It also allowed us to build our team chemistry, which was a big boost for us. According to both OBrien and Freeman, it is the teams youthfulness, chemistry, and depth that will allow the Gryphons to find more success than in years past. We are young, but were really athletic and have so much potential, said Freeman. We will outwork any team and I think the positive energy and hustle each player possesses will take us really far. The win was a strong first step for the Gryphons, who will look to improve on their 10-12 record from last season, and achieve their goal of finishing as a top-four seed in the OUA West Division, according to OBrien. I think we should be in the top four. Thats our goal, he said. I think its achievable. In the Gryphonss next preseason action, they will take on the Ryerson Rams on Oct. 5 as they continue to build towards their regular season opener on Nov. 9 versus the U of T Varsity Blues.

We will outwork any team and I think the positive energy and hustle each player possesses will take us really far. Marlee Freeman
Along with allowing the team to work on their defensive systems, the game also allowed the Gryphons to find chemistry with one another, and solidify their belief that they will be a team that mustnt be taken lightly by the rest of the OUA.

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gryphon guard Marlee freeman drives to the net against york on sept. 28. The gryphons would go on to win 69-48 in the preseason matchup.

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Picturesque Old Orchard Farm plays host to the OUEA season kickoff
michael long
A sense of calm is struck as your car moves unhurriedly over the gravel path. To your left and above are trees reflecting the colours of autumn and sunlight. To your right are a few horses and ponies grazing contentedly in the dewy green grass of their paddock. It is peaceful and secluded, and it is also the site of a contest. On Sept. 30 the U of G equestrian team played host to schools from across western Ontario in the season opener of the Ontario University Equestrian Association (OUEA)s annual tournament. Beginning at 8:30 a.m., the event was held at the aptly named Old Orchard Farm, a picturesque retreat nestled in the woods between Guelph and Milton. But to understand the nature of this event necessitates an understanding of the OUEA. Founded in 2007 by student riders (by whom it continues to be run), the OUEA runs a tournament that offers students a chance to continue competitive horseback riding throughout their university careers minus the prohibitive financial and time restraints. The system is structured so

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that each university in the OUEA is responsible for hosting one event per season. By having students compete with horses that have been provided by the host stable, the cost of transporting horses and tack is forgone. And by splitting the 16 universities of the OUEA into two zones, east and west (Guelph belongs to the west), it becomes easier for students to travel to events as well as for more riders to enter each division. Each event comprises four classes, with each riders class determined by his or her relative experience. The most advanced division, the Open class, began Sundays event and was followed by the Intermediate, Novice and Entry Hayley BOOTHe classes. As horses and participants a member of the guelph equestrian team guides her horse through an obstacle at Old Orchard farm on warmed themselves between sept. 30. divisions, the U of G team reflected on starting this years Guelph team trains with veter- them. Thats their job; theyre team, led by Guelph OUEA rep tournament with the auspi- an coach Linda Hale, the owner not supposed to do it for you, Tori Brick, spent prepping for cious title of defending western of the barn. Hale said about this unusual this event in the days leading zone champions. Of special interest to all horse and rider dynamic. up to Sunday paid off both About half of the team is re- teams is the process of horse T h e a d d e d t e s t o f m a i n - in its organization and results. turning this year, said Laura selection that is, the process taining correctness and good In fact, the Guelph team Kular, a second year student. of assigning horses to riders form the rule in such hunt- scored the highest number of A lot of people graduated so we by drawing names from a hat. er equitation classes atop an points of the day. had some opportunities to put While riders get to inspect unfamiliar horse adds another The Western team placed some new people on the team. their mounts as they are being exciting variable to the sport. second. You have to get used to the Confidence remains high, warmed up before each diviAlso of special note are however in part due to the sion, they have no chance to horse right away and figure Guelph riders Alyssa Lawrence, fact that the Guelph team ride them before showing. It out what its thinking and how who bested the under-saddle (which has three riders in each can be a humbling experience its going to behave through- Entry field; Emily Emre, who division) has the home-team for some, but it is no doubt an out the course, said Guelph bested the over-fence Novice advantage of having ridden educational experience for all. team member Ashley Nixon. field; and Hannah Taylor, who these horses in practice. Old [The horses] are kind of reIn the end, the event was a placed second in the underOrchard Farm is where the vealing whos right there with success. The hours the Guelph saddle open field.

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18 w w w.t h e on ta r ion . c om sPorts & HeaLtH field hockey making most of mid-season break
The team wont be playing again until Oct. 12, but that wont slow preparations
chris mller
Sitting at 5-1-1, the Gryphon field hockey team might be entitled to some time off during a two-week hiatus of regular season play. The Gryphons however, wont be trading in their cleats anytime soon. Our rest time still involves our fitness routine and daily practices, explained fourth year forward Brittany Seidler. The leading goal-scorer in the OUA, Seidler stresses that continuing to do what theyve been doing will contribute to further success in the OUA en route to the teams bigger goal of competing for a CIS championship. With only four weeks remaining in the regular season, the Gryphons will look to keep the same mentality that kept them undefeated until Sept. 30 when they dropped a close one to Toronto by a score of 3-1. There are games when bounces are going to go our way, and times they arent, said Seidler. These are things we cant dwell on. Weve moved past these games and learned from them. Wins in the second half of the season wont come easily, Seidler explains, but the Gryphons have a unique advantage for road games. Before the turf was put in a few years ago, we didnt have any home games, said Seidler. We dont let where we play affect us; we must stick to our game in order to close out the remainder of our season the way we know how. Fourth year goaltender Kaye McLagan echoes this sentiment. We have two weeks until the second half of our season resumes; we have morning practices everyday of just pure, intense drills that will help us achieve what needs to be done, said McLagan. McLagan has anchored the Gryphon defense, which is tied with Toronto for allowing the fewest goals against in the league only four through seven games. Paired with an offense that sits second only to Toronto in goals scored, the Gryphons are poised to make a serious run at OUA and CIS crowns this year.

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The gryphons move the ball into the offensive zone during their 8-0 win over Mcgill on sept. 29.
The teams history against Toronto is well documented. Just last year, the Gryphons dropped the OUA final to Toronto, only to beat them in the CIS bronze medal game. Given the teams histories together, the rematch on Oct. 21 would presumably be circled twice on the calendar. However, the team remains levelheaded in their approach while moving forward. Our next match-up with [Toronto] will certainly be an important game, but all of our games are important from here on out, said McLagan. I believe our team has the ability to be on top when all is said and done, said McLagan. That confidence will be put to the test when the season resumes on Oct. 13 as the Gryphons travel to Kingston to take on Queens and will then visit Waterloo on Oct. 14 in pursuit of adding two more wins on the way to competing for an OUA championship.

Gryphons win comes off leg of ferraro

Guelph kicker Daniel Ferraro nailed a lastsecond field goal to give the Gryphons the win against Laurier on Sept. 29
chris mller
The Gryphons travelled to Wilfrid Laurier in pursuit of spoiling the Golden Hawks homecoming game on Sept. 29. A good offensive showing had the Gryphons up 19-10 going into halftime, but the sputtering offensive attack allowed for an intense kickers duel in the second half. Laurier kicker Ronnie Pfeffer would hit three consecutive field goals in the second half, but his fourth attempt was no good, setting up Guelphs kicker, Daniel Ferraro, with a chance to win the game. Starting the drive at midfield, running back Rob Farquharson handled much of the load as Guelph drove down to the Laurier two-yard line, setting up Ferraro for the game-winning kick. As a kicker, thats what you look forward to, thats why you play football is for those kinds of moments, said Ferraro. Before booting the game-winner through the uprights, Ferrano had missed two attempts in the first half not a convincing sign for the coaching staff, who were considering going for the touchdown instead of a field goal. most difficult situations during prac- according to the Gryphons, have alYouve got to give a player a chance tice, so when it comes to the game, ways been an area of strength for the to redeem himself, said Assistant youve already done it and know you program. Kicking Coach Pete de Gouw. We can execute it, said Ilesic. We expect to be the best special The confidence developed in prac- teams unit in the country, said de went with [Ferraro], and sure enough he came through when he had to. tice parlayed quite easily into the Gouw. Guelph has a strong history of ex- game, as Ferraro recounts the final Striving towards that level of excelcellent special teams, and it continues minutes of the game. lence appears to have influenced the to be a part of the approach to football [Coach Ilesic] called it, he said other two thirds of the team. Guelph, the team employs. Were going to drive down the field for the first time in several years, is Its a third of the game, and if we and youre going to get the game- now ranked as the ninth best team can get an advantage in that third of winning field goal, said Ferraro. in the country. That ranking will be the game, then were in good shape, Ferraro, who handles placekick- met with a real challenge in the form said de Gouw. ing, kickoff, and punting duties, of seventh ranked Western (3-2) who Ferraro is prepared by 19-year CFL watched the whole thing unfold just will travel to Guelph on Oct. 6. Deveteran Hank Ilesic. Ilesic believes that as his coach had predicted includ- spite being a perennially elite program, difficult kicking situations, like mak- ing making the last scoring play of the Western has struggled at times this ing a last-second game-winning kick, game to put Guelph up 22-19 with 14 year, and this should be an excellent can be simulated in practice. seconds to go. opportunity for the Gryphons to build Ideally, you want to practice the Special teams, or special forces on their four game winning streak.

Gryhons in History The ol Pep rally

sasha odesse
Published in The Ontarion in 1955 What we really need these days before a Gryphon football game is a little pep rally to wind our toys. In 1955, they shared that belief, bringing out not just the College Band but also the cheerleaders and Majorettes before a big Redmen game (we didnt become the Gryphons until 67). Majorettes differ from cheerleaders in that instead of performing rehearsed cheers, they perform choreographed dances and baton twirling stunts and on occasion flash their knickers. Theyre the earlier version of the Gryphon Dance Pak Dance Pak 1.0 if you will. The night following the ol pep rally, 200 Guelph fans (remember its 1955) thundered their approval as the Redmen defeated McMaster 19-6. Go Redmen!

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The mens lacrosse team looks to ride its winning streak into the Thanksgiving weekend
chris mller
It seems that not even the heavy rains can extinguish the red-hot momentum the mens lacrosse team has been playing with. The Gryphons, now tied for first in the West division of the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA), are 6-1 after two solid outings on Sept. 29 and Sept. 30. The Sept. 29 matchup against Toronto was held at the Gryphon Soccer Complex during a heavy downpour of autumn rain. Guelph jumped out to a quick lead and never let go, eventually defeating U of T 18-2. Much the same as other sports, inclement weather can be a great equalizer when pitting mismatched opponents against each other. Unfortunately for the now 1-6 Varsity Blues, this was not the case. When the weather goes bad, the mesh in everyones stick stretches, said fifth year long-pole Jeff Sehl. Its enough that it can change the way your stick shoots and it can get in your head a little bit.

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For us, the game doesnt change too drastically since we play on [artificial] turf, Sehl said. Guelph didnt have to rely on the elements for upping the difficulty when they travelled to Western on Sept. 30. In a tight defensive battle full of turnovers for both sides, the goaltending rose to the occasion, as fourth year netminder Jeremy Snider stopped 15 of 20 shots en route to a 6-5 Guelph victory. A strong goaltender is what makes a good team a great team, Sehl said. Jeremy has been that presence when it has mattered so far for us this year, and if he can keep this going, I think he takes our team to the next level. The Gryphonss talent is getting noticed at the professional level as well. The National Lacrosse League (NLL), with teams throughout Canada and the northern United States, held their annual first-year player draft on Oct. 1. Three Gryphon players were selected in the draft, with midfielder Curtis Knight being selected by the Edmonton Rush at eighth overall, fellow midfielder Jordan Critch going to the Buffalo Bandits with the 16th pick, and attackman Mike Burke (the leading scorer in CUFLA) also going to Edmonton with the 28th pick. Were really proud of all the guys who got drafted, its a major

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goaltender Jeremy snider gets elevated to shut down the U of T offense in a very wet matchup on sept. 29. guelph would blow out Toronto 18-2.
accomplishment for them, said Sehl. But I dont think we needed the NLL [General Managers] to tell us we had a quality team. Once everyone returned from their summer commitments, I think we all knew wed be a tough team. Recent draftees aside, the Gryphons will need to stay the course theyve created for themselves one that concludes on Nov. 4 at the CUFLA championship final, the Baggataway Cup. We have a group of guys here who know how to win and have won at every level of lacrosse theyve played; were all hungry to add a Baggataway championship to our resumes, said Sehl. The resume-building continues with a mid-week matchup at McMaster on Oct. 3, and a home game on Oct. 5 against the Laurier Golden Hawks.

Moderate consumption is good consumption

If you choose to drink, these guidelines can help prevent the negative long-term effects of alcohol consumption
chris mller
The consumption of alcohol is an extensive aspect of university culture. An article printed in The Toronto Star on Aug. 21 outlined the findings of a study conducted by Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y The study . found that students involved in binge drinking were more likely to enjoy college and university. While the psychological benefits and pitfalls of extensive alcohol consumption are being brought to light, it might be prudent to take a look at the physiological risks associated with drinking as well. The guidelines outlined by the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (http://www.ccsa.ca) are not as strict as you might think. In order to reduce the risk of developing long-term health issues associated with alcohol, women should consume no more than 10 drinks a week, and men no more than 15. A drink is considered to be a 12 ounce beverage of 5 per cent alcohol content such as beer or cider, a five ounce glass of wine, or a one and a half ounce serving of spirits such as rye, gin, or rum. The guidelines also suggest planning non-drinking days to ensure drinking does not become a habitual behaviour. These guidelines were developed by a team of international experts and were part of the National Alcohol Strategy created by the National Alcohol Strategy Advisory Committee. They are endorsed by organizations like the Brewers Association of Canada, the Canadian Public Health Association, and MADD Canada. Another guideline, entitled Special occasions, indicates that the consumption of more than three drinks for women, and more than four drinks for men is considered binge-drinking and is found to be detrimental to the bodys overall health. The guidelines also suggest that young adults up to the age of 24 should never exceed the daily and weekly limits that were previously outlined, the reason being that the brain is in a developing stage and alcohol can permanently harm the associated processes. The guidelines indicate that there are circumstances where no drinking is advisable, such as pregnancy, extensive physical activity, or the use of a vehicle or other large machinery. Ultimately, the decision to drink is now broken into two paths: one where the agenda is an enjoyment through moderation, and the other prevalent (at least in the post-secondary education level) culture of binge drinking. The long-term risk of alcohol related illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, liver disease, and nervous system disorders can be mitigated through moderation, though the choice is ultimately up to the decisions such as nutritional food. individual. An appeal to economics may seem Curiously, the article neglects to extravagant, but the trickle-down mention the negative side effects on effects of alcohol consumption are personal finance associated with ex- far-reaching, and the onus of knowltensive drinking. Two or three drinks a edge relies on the individual to choose day doesnt come cheap, and if money not only where their money is spent, is being spent on drinking, it may be but also how it might impact the unavailable for healthier purchasing health and well-being of their body.

fan of tHe GaMe

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guelph students sarah Psenicka (left) and erica Mills get ready to take on the rain before they watch the mens lacrosse team play on sept. 29. guelph won the game 18-2, and the ladies received two free vouchers for access to a gryphon event. Congratulations sarah and erica, and go gryphons!

20 w w w.t h e on ta r ion . c om LIfe This week stock your kitchen to eat on the cheap
in History
tom beedham
Weve all been there. Classes are over for the day, youre exhausted and starving, and you know your kitchen is bare. A trip to the grocery store is just one more obstacle between you, your dinner, and eventually your bed, and damn, The Bullring is mighty tempting. If you want to avoid shelling out excessive amounts of cash on eating out (and a wait in line), youre going to have to suck it up and take a trip to market. A word to the wise: if you want to save the big bucks, be prepared to make everything from scratch. When a lot of people think about stocking their kitchen, the only things they consider are foods, condiments, and spices. The truth is that non-edible items play a big role in properly equipping your kitchen; most foods made from scratch will require some utensils you might not have thought of along the way. Acquiring a whisk, tongs, large bowls (preferably with lids), a good set of knives, skilcanadian navy, Built in canada In the fall of 1912, the front page of The Globe was dominated by headlines related to war. Though the front-page article that appeared under this headline did not mention Canadas planned involvement in the war, another front-page headline read Mobilizing for War in the Balkan State, referring to the First Balkan War, which then provoked the Second Balkan War, which then led to the start of WWI. The topic of the Canadian navy was thus a smart one to address during this time period, and the crowd of people in Cornwall responded well to Sir Wilfrid Lauriers speech about the thoroughly Canadian navy, under the control of the Canadian Parliament and the Canadian people, encouraging him with prolonged applause. (The Globe Oct. 1, 1912) two Germanys unite after 45 Years with Jubilation and a Vow of Peace On Oct. 3, 1990, Germany was finally reunited into one country. The opening of the Berlin Wall actually took place Nov. 9, 1989, and the opening of the Bradenburg Gate Dec. 22, 1989, but the German Democratic Republic acceded to the Federal Republic of Germany officially on this day. The midnight celebrations that took place to recognize the accession and unification in Berlin were complete with the singing of the German anthem and a speech from President Richard von Weizsacker. According to the article, beer and sparkling wine flowed freely and the strains of divergent bands mingled in a rowdy cacophony. Unfortunately, people became increasingly intoxicated as the night continued, and started smashing bottles on the streets as celebration turned to intoxication, and by early morning the center of the new capital was deep in smashed bottles and weaving revelers. At least it was a united, shard-covered capital. (The New York Times Oct. 3, 1990) Housewives Mass to Hit Milk Price Appearing alongside such headlines as 12 Nazis Sentenced to Hang at Nurnberg, the article concerning the Housewives Association and their boycott of milk as a result of rising milk prices was certainly not insignificant news. Anna Arland, president of the association, stated that those who boycotted the milk would be the ones who would need it most, but couldnt afford it, while those who could afford milk would simply purchase it. Only women are mentioned in the article as participants in this issue. (The Globe Oct. 2, 1946) Compiled by Alicja Grzadkowska

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Pack your fridge, pantry, shelves, counter and cupboards if you want to eat well and save money.
If pastas your bag, skip the KD and preassembled pastas like the Sidekicks products. Popular sale items, even when they come at discount prices, these products are overpriced. A cheaper answer is to buy bulk pasta noodles or even make noodles yourself from scratch. For the latter option, youll only need to keep eggs, salt, and all-purpose flour on hand all things that a wellstocked kitchen should have as theyre basics in most recipes. If you have a deep freezer and youre a meat-eater like myself, stop buying pre-made burgers and chicken fingers from the grocer and make a trip to your local butcher. Purchase the meats of your choice in quantities you deem manageable (dont forget that over preparing a single type of food stops being wasteful and becomes a convenience for later if youre planning on leftovers) and throw them in the big cold box until you need them. If you make cash purchases, you might get a bonus deal. Stocking your fridge, pack get lots of fruits and plenty of greens in there: bell peppers and onions (yellow and green) are veggies that can be incorporated into lots of recipes and their shelf life is pretty manageable. Also get butter or margarine, cheese, yogurt (in larger tubs rather than individual cups; use small containers if you need to carry small quantities out of the house), and milk (anywhere from a carton to several bags, depending on your consumption and cooking needs). On your shelf, keep non-perishables like extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic and white vinegars, black pepper, salt peanut butter, canned foods, and rice (converted, jasmine, basmati, etc.). If youre into baking, keep flours, baking powder, and baking soda on hand. Pro tip: if youre a coffee guzzler like me, stop doling out your change and invest in some fair trade ground coffee, some number two filters and the appropriate filter. All youll need is some boiled water to pour through the grinds and in a couple of minutes youll have a cup of your favourite roast.

non-edible items play a big role in properly equipping your kitchen; most foods made from scratch will require some utensils you might not have thought of along the way.
lets (with lids), cooking pots, and baking pans, as well as disposable items like plastic wrap, wax paper, aluminum foil, storage bags and containers will go a long way. Plastic containers are key if you plan on saving large: buying bulk is always the cheapest way to go, but if that means overconsumption of a specific product to prevent finding a container for the leftovers, youre not saving anything and probably overeating a specific food group. A good set of containers will help you spread out your consumption and allow you to do the bulk of your food preparation at once, freeing up time in the future.

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forgotten dreams:
The magic of childhood
shwetha chandrashekhar
Ever since we were children, weve believed in magic the kind of magic that fascinates us when we look up at the sky, count the stars, make a wish and wholeheartedly believe that it will come true. We breathed in and out the conviction that the point of life was to laugh endlessly, to love generously and to learn voraciously because theres so much to explore and discover on our journey here. When asked about what we would like to be when we grew up, we allowed our thoughts to run free and wild and answered with full buoyancy in our spirVanessa Tignanelli it, that conceptualizing reveries such as becoming an astronaut or The path to success many choose often involves stifling self-actualization. the president were unquestionably viable in our minds. Even discover that our inner strength nature, which is made up of closely observing the magnifi- is indomitable. unpleasant feelings such as fear, cence of a butterfly spreading Zig Ziglar infamously said, anger, and jealousy. The other is its wings affirmed to us as chil- Man was designed for accom- our true nature, the part of us dren, that our existence here is plishment, engineered for that is pure, wise, and perfect. ethereal. success, and endowed with the And possibly during our limitAnd perhaps, it is during our seeds of greatness, although re- ed time here, arriving once again childhood that we are the wis- grettably, most of us understand to that empire state of mind of est we will ever be, because over this to mean that a few selec- our true nature, will be the key the years, we seem to lose that tive men are entitled for such to finally rediscover our perdivinity within us and allow the greatness, and not that man as a sonal greatness. And the most human condition of self-doubt species, entirely, was created for important lesson we will ever to victimize our minds, arrest the very purpose of self-realiza- learn, will be from our youngour spirit, and extinguish our tion and actualizing the grandest, er self, when we recapture the thirst for greatness. We often most glorious vision and dream magic of our childhood, and the lose our compelling conviction of his true self. entrenched tenacity in our spirto discover our true potential Hence over time, we seem to it. When we accept once again and test its limitless and infinite effortlessly convince ourselves that magic can be redefined as capability. We concede our- that greatness is reserved for the an existing possibility. That it selves to be engulfed with the special ones, certainly not us. is exactly what encourages a acceptance of mediocrity as the That it is meant for another day, smile across our face when we demarcation of life. We blind- another time, and another place. see a puppy, fosters a thrill in ly equate reality to only what is Thus begins our voyage of our heart when we ride a Ferris visible to the naked eye. We for- conforming and succumbing to wheel, cultivates goose bumps get that there is more to living societal expectations of ordinari- on our skin when encompassed than getting lost in the rat race ness. We dismiss the perpetual in sunlight and nurtures the ease of the white picket fence and a truth that we each have a unique in our mind when were emdestination of material and fi- gift to offer to this world, as we braced in a hug. nancial abundance. fervently disregard the apparent Until then, our greatness Becoming so caught up with fact that no one during the exis- awaits, impatiently dormant and eventually arriving at the end- tence of human life has ever been, awaiting to be unleashed. And point, we fail to recognize that, and will ever be, exactly like us. surely, reacquainting with our maybe, the journey and purA beautiful teaching of Bud- authentic nature by learning to suit is what its all about. Its dhism propels, To know who part ways from the ego-driven the part that shapes our char- we are, we need to understand self will be the only battle we acter, feeds the undying flame that we have two natures. One will ever truly have to fight as of our dreams and allows us to is referred to as our ordinary mankind.

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Exploring work-life balance prevents career misstep
wayne greenway
Do you ever find yourself feeling overwhelmed with labs, term papers, tests, and exams? Do you wish you could have more time to participate in intramural sports or with your friends at the pub? Maybe you spent a little too much time at the pub, and now your academics are stressing you out. Does the prospect of finishing university so that you can have a life outside of studies seem exciting? the whole notion of whatever regular office hours means is in question. The intrusion of work into home time keeps people up at night, feeling anxiety, rushed for time, said Schieman. These trends have made it increasingly important to understand the culture of work-life balance that exists in your prospective career job. Sometimes, it can be unique to the particular employer, but often there is a pattern of work-life balance that crosses a particular type of work or industry. Knowing this information allows you to see how well your potential career fits with your skill in multitasking and with those must haves in life that make up your core val- successful juggling of this many ues. Finding this out before you plates often requires that life be go too far along your academ- viewed as a continuum. Instead ic path can prevent a critical of compartmentalizing things, misstep. life is viewed as a whole, inThe management of multi- cluding work, home, family and ple demands between work and other interests. Decisions can personal life is often likened then be made on what will give to a juggler twirling multi- meaning to ones life across the ple spinning plates all at once. continuum. This approach to Some plates are spinning in the life reduces the stress of fitting air, while the others are spin- an often 24/7 commitment into ning in different places and an eight-hour day. some plates will always need For some people, it is the jugrestarting. The goal is to look gling keeping all their work after them, without letting any and home life demands on track of them fall. Occasionally, they that gives them energy. They do fall. Restarting these plates are comfortable living in a state might resolve the immediate where things always seem out problem, but the situation will of control, constantly at the more than likely happen again. ready, monitoring for one or In a job that demands that you more of the plates to fall. be this kind of juggler, you will Others find this very stressful be in a constant state of flux, because they strive to keep evnot always within your total erything under control. When control. The jugging just in- a plate or two drops or slows tensifies as other parts of life down, it is seen as a personbecome more complex. al failure instead of a learning It is important to know if your opportunity. Emotionally, it career aspirations are going to is sometimes felt as a mark take you into an area where against their self-worth. Hanwork and home life needs are dling many spinning plates is being juggled like this. Mas- not likely to be successful for tering this juggling depends this kind of person. partly upon your ability to hone Some people discover that your time management skills, their desire for perfection is but once the workload and per- actually preventing them from sonal life demands outgrow working on their most imporyour efficiency, it becomes tant goals. In an effort to do more about how well you un- everything perfectly, they derstand yourself and what you lose sight of what really needs want out of life. For example, to be achieved in a day. Rosif your core values surround abeth Moss Kanter describes the family, travel, and leisure in a recent blog of The Harpursuits, this kind of work vard Business Review how, might not meet your most im- Best is the enemy of good, its portant needs, no matter how often said. A cultural shift to disciplined and efficient you get out of the perfection trap have become. Career counsel- can also free up time to work lors often see people part way on the bigger changes needed through their career when they to bring work and life into beteither stop performing well on ter alignment. the job or when they realize Once you have learned about that they never really fit what effective time management and they set out to do. you know the kind of work life S o m e e x p e r t s s ay t h a t balance you want, then your

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the whole notion of whatever regular office hours means is in question. Scott Schieman
These questions of workload and work-life balance are also faced by many career professionals, but having them as a student may actually strengthen your capacity to effectively manage multiple and changing demands on the job. It can also provide insight into the kind of career job that you would be wise to pursue. It is a skill needed in more careers than you might imagine. A recent study of employees in 29 countries conducted by Ranstad showed that workers are having the same kind of challenges in managing work-life balance. The study indicated the following about Canadian workers: 46% handle private matters during working hours 51% handle work-related matters during their private time 44% receive work-related calls or e-mails while on holiday. 53% take calls/emails outside of office hours 29% are expected to be available 24/7 43% feel they fall short if they dont respond immediately. Scott Schieman, a professor of sociology at the University of Toronto who is currently working on a major national study on the interface between work and personal life says,

next step is to learn about the culture of work-life balance in your prospective line of work. Conducting informational interviews is the best way to understand the field you hope to pursue. A career development professional can give you more information

about the best way to conduct these interviews. Informational interviews will give you a realistic picture of the kind of multitasking and work-life balance issues people manage in careers you plan to pursue. Understanding this can save you from a career misstep.

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Inordinate ordnance
chris carr
Theres a scam going around. Consider if you will, a man. An indescribable entity, without a face, in a suit, offering you happiness. This happiness comes in the form of financial security for the rest of your life. He isnt offering money, per se, he is offering an opportunity to make money in the future, at some point. But before he can do this for you, you need to give him your lifes savings. Maybe this faceless creature has money locked up in junk bonds and needs seed money to get it out of customs, and only you can help this person in some African country. Do you see the picture being painted here? You are probably sitting in it. This Faceless Man explains the risks involved. Itll cost a lot up front, but his service will offer a better quality of life in the long run. You can live a life with kids and a spouse, without the fear of becoming, dare he say, lower class. It will give you an edge in the world of business, art and commerce. It will make you better than your fellow human, who did not partake in this Faceless Mans pricey red pill. He is offering you a matrix, in which you become a mover, a shaker, a baller, a shotcaller. You will be Keanu. But first, you must pay. You dont have the money? Hell ask. Well, come this way, hell say, as he introduces you to his friends, TD Canada, CIBC, the Ontario government and others. The whole gangs here. These guys will help you. Although they too are faceless, they seem trustworthy in their power, grinning and offering cheap interest rates and yearly caps on loan repayments. Your new friends will float you. They will pay the Faceless Man and the Faceless Man will make you happy. But only after four years of hard work, crappy living and some minor alcohol poisoning. Hell see you in four years, the Faceless Man will say, as he shuffles you off with a wad of borrowed cash, into a house with four other strangers who also choked down his red pill. Four years pass. After so much work, so much money, you leave the safety of a life you created within the walls of academia and wait for the Faceless Man to lead you into a life of company cars, expense accounts and contentment. From here you will be the CEO, The Celebrity, The Rap Super Star, big house, five cars. You are ready for your close up. You are Keanu Fucking Reeves. You wait, like a recently released convict, for the taxi, driven by the Faceless Man, to take you to the world of business. You wait, and wait, and wait, but he never comes. Hes abandoned you. Hes moved on to a younger version of you, buxom and just as naive. Hes traded you up, for a sexier model, one with the same dreams you had four years ago, and a better credit rating. How could he do this? After all you went through together, the times spent together. The money you gave him and the hours of work you did for him. He has left you, cold and shivering, crushed under a mountain of debt. And his friends? They have become hounds, snapping and snarling at you, expecting to be compensated for their kindness. They gave you your first taste, your first bump away from mediocrity, into the ecstasy of academia. And now that youre addicted, they raise the price, well out of any possible reach. Maybe the Faceless Man could give you hand, if he were only around. Now, you spend the next ten, fifteen, thirty years dealing with the aftermath that came from the Faceless Man and his friends. You keep paying them your hard-earned money (and it certainly is hardearned, working at Starbucks) and

23 Meatless Mondays
kiera vandeborne
For most, the thought of giving up meat from their diet seems quite daunting. But how about one day a week? Individuals who decide to participate in this growing movement help to reduce environmental impacts, and improve their own health by reducing global meat consumption. I am a firm believer in the notion that little differences can make a big change. The United Nationss Food and Agriculture Organization lists the meat industry among the top contributors to the worlds environmental issues, including acid rain, pollution, and deforestation. If each person decided to eliminate meat consumption for just one day a week, this impact would drastically decrease. Individuals may choose to participate in Meatless Monday for various other reasons. Health benefits, which include decreased risk of chronic diseases, lower levels of obesity, and type two diabetes, are a common reason for lowering meat intake. Others are concerned with animal cruelty; by opting for a vegetarian diet, individuals show they no longer support the conditions many factory farm animals are raised in. Ready for the challenge? Eating veggie doesnt have to be a pain. There are many easy (and cheap) recipes available online. Beans, lentils, tofu, and nuts are all great sources of protein and quick fillers. If youre really stuck for ideas, meatlessmonday.ca is a good place to start. For those of you willing to give it a try, I give you all a big high five!

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students are often forced to empty their pockets to faceless corporate entities in order to make ends meet, Cannon editor-inChief Chris Carr holds.
they remain absent somehow, like the bankers money spent at his a father from 1951, smoking and institution. unaffectionate. You give in, and open another One day, after working your fin- Starbucks in the institution to suck gers dry, you have come up through the young-peoples money from the ranks at Starbucks. Youve their pockets. This is your life, stuck burned your hands with hot foam in the perpetual tide of institution, enough and you become manag- with an Art History degree. You er of the store. Shortly after that, arent happy, but at least... youre because of the work ethic youve educated? Something to think about, next acquired from your myriad nights at the espresso machine, you are given time the Faceless Man come aa franchise of your own. A few year knockin. Its a shame he is faceless, later, you get promoted to corpo- because he deserves a black eye. rate. Now here comes the money, the happiness and once again, the Chris Carr is Editor-in-Chief of The Faceless Man. Cannon. Inordinate Ordnance This time, he wants you to help publishes every Thursday in The him, acquire young minds. He Cannon and in The Ontarion. The wants your company, in exchange opinions posted on thecannon.ca for prime real estate around other reflect those of their author and do duped, future abandonees, to sell not necessarily reflect the opinions your product to them. Thus, cre- of the Central Student Association ating even more revenue, to keep and the Guelph Campus Co-op, or the Faceless Mans pockets full and The Ontarion.

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24 w w w.th e on ta r ion . c om The Ontarion inc. Do students want democracy?

Democracy, at least on this cam- feel are most important. pus, is dead. To do so is a great responsibility Before we get too much farther, on the part of the public. To fail to though, remember that we do not do so is an abdication of responhave a true democracy, and almost sibility; any vote made without certainly never will. True democ- this information is a blind guess, racy would involve the voting of a reckless decision to let others all constituents on every issue of speak for you. concern facing a society. Since Guelph students, it would seem, this is highly impractical, mod- are incredibly irresponsible and ern democratic societies employ unresponsive. In last weeks CSA representative democracy; that by-elections, ballots were emailed is, we elect individuals we feel are directly to student voters so they most capable of representing our could elect CSA Board At-Large interests to government in this Representatives for the College of case, the CSA and entrust them Social and Applied Human Sciwith the decision-making. ences (CSAHS), the College of It is by no means a perfect sys- Biological Sciences (CBS) and Ontem, but it may be the best weve tario Agriculture College (OAC). got. Voting could not possibly be easier. Now, regardless of whether we Yet only 20.73 per cent of OAC are talking about true democra- students and 13.72 per cent of cy or representative democracy, CBS students voted. Worse yet, a there are a few things that are es- dismal 10.20 per cent of CSAHS sential to make the system work. students voted. First, you need an engaged elecQuorum the minimum number torate. This, in itself, means a few of voters who must cast ballots for things. It means that the eligible the results to be considered valid voting population needs to be in- was met, but only just. Since quoformed. They need to be aware of rum is considered by the CSA to be the issues, the candidates, and 10 per cent voter turnout, these perhaps most importantly, their numbers mean that CSAHS, the own convictions. And it also largest of the three colleges faced means that the voters need to ac- with a by-election, met quorum tually turn out to vote. With these by the shockingly narrow margin things in mind, the voter can se- of 10 votes. lect the candidate they feel most To put this in perspective, pocapable of representing them, and litical scientists worry about of taking a stand on the issues they voter turnout at the federal and provincial levels, but the all-time low for turnout at the federal level was a comparatively generous 58.8 per cent in October 2008. And it rebounded to 61.1 per cent in the May 2011 election. Guelph students make the federal statistics look like a shining beacon of civic pride. But none of this stuff about active voter participation really matters all that much unless we also have the second major component of effective democracy: choice. There ought to be options between which the voter can choose. A plurality of ideas and hence candidates need to be presented to voters. The more candidates there are, the more likely it is that one of them accurately represents the views of the voter. The better our representatives approximate our own views, the better our representative democracy approximates a true democracy. In the recent by-elections, though, voters were not offered a choice between candidates. Rather, they faced the unpalatable decision to accept, reject, or decline to choose only a single candidate. If a voter does not approve of the candidate, then they are given a tough choice: to approve a candidate they do not support; to vote against approval and hence to have no college representation on the CSA Board; to decline to vote, hence passing the decision to

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someone else; or to abstain from voting, risking that quorum will not be achieved and once again having no college representation on the board. The Ontarion has no reason to doubt the abilities of any of the candidates, but on principle, the question must be asked: how meaningful is such an election when only 18.49 per cent of OAC students actually voted in favour of their candidate. Or that only 11.56 per cent of CBS students approved their candidate? What about the fact that an abysmal 8.25 per cent of CSAHS students supported their candidate? Generally, places where there is a single candidate and the public doesnt vote are called dictatorships, or autocracies. So why do we pretend? To paraphrase Shakespeare, a lack of democracy by any other name is still a lack of democracy. Whats disturbing is that students arent reaching for democratic representation, even though its in their grasp. At least the CSA has built a framework by which such elections could be more than just nominally democratic. If students wanted, they could turn out to vote in greater numbers. And more of them could run for office. Neither of these actions are tremendously difficult.

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The Ontarion is a non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors. Since the Ontarion undertakes the publishing of student work, the opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect those of the Ontarion Board of Directors. The Ontarion reserves the right to edit or refuse all material deemed sexist, racist, homophobic, or otherwise unfit for publication as determined by the Editor-in-Chief. Material of any form appearing in this newspaper is copyrighted 2011 and cannot be reprinted without the approval of the Editorin-Chief. The Ontarion retains the right of first publication on all material. In the event that an advertiser is not satisfied with an advertisement in the newspaper, they must notify the Ontarion within four working days of publication. The Ontarion will not be held responsible for advertising mistakes beyond the cost of advertisement. The Ontarion is printed by the Guelph Mercury.

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thursday october 4 Women and Trans Night: Empowerment, Bicycle repair knowledge and FUN. The CSA Bike Centre, 620 Gordon St. Thursday eves until December 6. Information: bikevol@uoguelph.ca, csabike@uoguelph.ca office. (519) 836-3280 gac@sentex.net or www.guelphstudiotour.ca/ Philopolis Guelph: A Community of Ideas. October 12-13. Reawakening the underlying philosophy that makes Guelph the unique city that it is. Topics include ethical diets, environmental sustainability, and the value of a tight-knit community. For more info: www.guelph. philopolis.net/index.html saturday october 13 Worldwide Photowalk. Take part in the largest global social event for photographers pros and enthusiasts! 8:45am-11am. Bring any camera: DSLRs, point-andshoot, even iPhones! Meet at 8:45am at Carden St. in front of City Hall (Market Square). Sign up at www. worldwidephotowalk.com. Email Nick Mares for info: nicolopicolo@gmail.com sunday october 14 Guelph Arts Council Historical Walking Tour: Ward One Guelph. Starts 2pm at Tytler School, Toronto Street entrance (off York Road near York Road Park). $5 per person. Tour booklets available ($5 each) from the tour guides. or the Guelph wednesday october 10 HTM and the UofG Sustainable Restaurant Project (UGSRP) presents Topics in Sustainability (free forum). 7pm in OVC1714. Speakers: Barton Seavor, Chef, Author, National Geographic Fellow; Tim Faveri, Leader, Tim Hortons, Sustainability and Responsibility Initiatives; and, HTMs Professor Mike von Massow. Details/Register: www.htm.uoguelph. ca/ugsrp. Guelph Guild of Storytellers. Concerts for teens, adults, 7pm, 2nd Wednesday each month, Guelph Public

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Monday october 15 Campus Blood Donor Clinic, 9am - 4pm at Peter Clarke Hall, Basement of the UC. 1 hour of your time - Help local patients in need! Information www.blood.ca/ friday october 19 Friends of the Guelph Public Library sponsor the 6 th Annual GIANT Used Book Sale. Oct 19-21at 251 Massey Rd, (corner of Imperial and Massey Rds). Donations of gently used books, educational and entertainment items accepted until Oct 13 th at any branch of the library or at 251 Massey Rd. www.friendsguelphlibrary. ca Centre Learning Lunch with Janet Morton as she discusses her exhibition The Ravelled Sleeve. 358 Gordon St. 519-837-0010, www. msac.ca Buddhist Meditation Classlearn practical methods

Under University student plan, co-payment has been waived. Dentistry Asleep. FREE CUSTOM TEETH WHITENING! Invisalign from $1900!

Thursday At Noon Concert Series. Concerts start at 12:00p.m. Thursdays in Mackinnon room 107 (Goldschmidt room). Admission free donations gratefully appreciated. Everyone welcome! saturday october 6 Guelph Hiking Trail Club: Hike Crawford Lake Conservation. 10 kms; Level 2, Speed Moderate. Meet 10am at Guelph Covered Bridge parking lot east of Gordon Street for carpooling. Bring water, snacks, lunch, sunscreen. A park entry fee applies. Leader: Gayle 519-856-1012; Susan Bard 519-836-6570 sunday october 7 Guelph Arts Council Historical Walking Tour: Brooklyn and the College Hill. Starts 2pm at McCrae House, 108 Water St. $5 per person. Tour booklets available ($5 each) from the tour guides. or the Guelph Arts Council

for improving our human nature and qualities through developing the capacity of our mind. Drop in class 7-8:30pm at St. Matthias Anglican Church, 171 Kortright Rd. W. Topic: The power of inner peace. $10. http://meditationintoronto.org/branches/ meditate-guelph/ ongoing: 2012 Guelph Food Bank Thanksgiving Food Drive, September 26 To Sunday October 14. Food Drive Bags will be distributed by Guelph Tribune, Tuesday September 25. Please fill the bag and drop it off at any local Grocery Store, Fire Hall, or the Guelph Food Bank at, 100 Crimea Street. Most Needed Items: Canned Fruit, Canned Vegetables, Canned Tomatoes, Canned Chicken/Ham/ Turkey, Canned Soups and Stews, Cereals, 100% Fruit Juices.

Library Main Branch, 100 Norfolk. New tellers welcome. Call if longer than 5 minutes. Planning/rehearsal 1st Wednesday. Location varies. guelphstory@gmail. com, 519-767-0017, www. guelpharts.ca/storytellers. friday october 12 Twenty-seventh Guelph Studio Tour 2012. 40 artists and artisans in their studios or in exhibition spaces in the Guelph area. October 12-14. Fri 7-9pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. http://

Guelph Youth Singers fundraiser Giving Youth a Voice. An evening of fun, fine food and entertainment. A special highlight will be a choral programme presented by GYS Choir III with Linda Beaupr, conductor. Tickets $75 each. Please RSVP to Cathy Meggison at 519-821-8574 or online at admin@guelphyouthsingers.com . Arts Council office. (519) 836-3280 or gac@sentex.net tuesday october 23 Macdonald Stewart

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coMMunItY eVents Attention all musicians and talent. Doogies open mike every Monday night hosted by Dave Huber. Bring your instruments or get up and play/sing with Dave. All Welcome! for saLe Fr e e t o a s t u d e n t c l u b : Large steel 4-post drafting table, adjustable surface. 6 f t x 3 f t s u r f a c e . Ve r y sturdy. Two drawers. In good condition. Excellent for art, landscape architect students or scrapbookers. Must pick up. Contact ontarion@uoguelph.ca or x58265 serVIces NEED ESSAY HELP! All subjects, research, writing and editing specialists, toll free 1 888 345 8295 customessay@bellnet.ca. Join our advertising team and make great commissions by placing posters around campus. Details: 416-280-6113. VoLunteer oPPortunItIes The Ontarion is looking for volunteers to help with photography, copy-editing and writing articles for our News, Sports, Arts & Culture and Life sections. For more information contact us at x58265 or email: ontarion@uoguelph.ca Volunteers needed until late October to assist in preparations for the Friends of the Guelph Public Library GIANT Used Book Sale. For information visit www. friendsguelphlibrary.ca or email fgplbooksale@gmail. com Out On the Shelf, a library and resource centre for the LGBTTTSIQQ* communities and allies is in need of volunteers to staff the library, sit on committees, join the board, help with promotions, events and fundraising. 141 Woolwich Street, Unit 106. For info visit: www.outontheshelf. ca or call 519-515-0691 Guelph Hiking Trial club is looking for a crew of volunteers to help clear buckthorn saplings that are choking the path of the Kissing Bridge Trailway between Ariss and Marden. Saturday, October 1, 9am-noon, (rain date Saturday October 20). Contact Mike Curtis 905-877-4134 or mikecurtiserin@yahoo. ca if you are able to assist or provide equipment.