Professional Documents
Culture Documents
[Last year] was the biggest year so far so wed love to raise that much food again. Liz Woodside
According to Woodside, Meal Exchange sets up the different routes that volunteers can take. The gathered food is taken to the food bank and sorted the same night, and then donated to the food bank immediately. Besides participating on a team, volunteers also have the
courTEsy
Meal Exchange encourages students to register for their annual event, Trick or Eat.
accepted online. Accounting for the money and the food raised in 2011, the total end dollar value was $82,000. Trick or Eat has such a group of followers that come to do it every year, said Woodside. I think its a fun event and its social so people really like it and come back to do it again. Those interested can register at trickoreat.ca.
3 8 1 6
David Suzuki and Jeff Rubin discuss ecology and economy at Bookshelf
bronek szulc
On Oct. 16, David Suzuki and Jeff Rubin visited Guelph to talk about the close relationship between the environment and the
economy as part of their Canadian of economic recession while afEnd of Growth Tour. Combining firming that, despite what the the expertise and experience of media might lead us to believe, an environmental activist and a every global recession in the last former chief economist, their mes- four decades has oils fingerprints sage was clear: because the health all over it. Natural resources are of our natural environment de- such a driving force in the world termines our fate as a species, economy that several nationsustainability needs to be the gov- al economies now hinge on the erning idea behind the economy. markets of resources such as oil, Rubin began the talk by walking coal, and natural gas. This leads ...se e su zu ki pag e 5 listeners through a short history
news
Information free-for-all
How a campaign is making strides globally
olivia zollino
For students, research is critical to completing assignments and advancing learning. At the University of Guelph, the library offers these resources through an online database that contains information from scholars around the world. Wouldnt it be great if everyone were able to easily retrieve these documents as well? This was the fundamental question and founding idea behind Open Access Week. Open access is defined as scholarly research that is digital, online, free of charge, and free of most copyright and licensing restrictions. Already in its sixth year, this global event strives towards encouraging open access as a standard for the future. From Oct. 22 to Oct. 26, McLaughlin Library joined with other groups and individuals to host various workshops, ranging from such topics as copyright in Canada to intellectual property management. While this campaign has received worldwide attention, University of Guelph students and staff seem to be behind on the movement. Jane Burpee, associate librarian at the McLaughlin library, mentions how open access has not been a major issue of concern for the student body. Were very interested in raising
Global to Local:
U of G students and staff on international and national news
On Oct. 24, the BBC reported that another Republican candidate made comments about rape that were deemed as extremely inappropriate. Richard Mourdocks exact statement during a debate, in response to the question of whether abortion should be allowed in the case of rape and incest, was, I think, even when life begins in that horrible situation of rape, that it is something that God intended to happen. Immediately, Democrats responded with disgust, to which Mourdock replied that his comment was misunderstood, and that his words were twisted.
LEigH LicHTEnbErg
open Access Week hosted many speakers, including carys craig, Dr. Henson-Apollonio and Kent Mewhort.
awareness on campus. These is- budget, said Burpee, adding, We Students would have the same sues are really at the tipping point cant even offer access to every- quality of research once theyre globally, but awareness is really not thing that is out there because it is graduated as they do now. there on campus yet, Burpee said. so expensive. If it were free, neither This is critical to those needing Considering how often students of those two issues would exist. scholarly information, ranging log onto the online database offered As of the present moment, those from medical documents to peerfor free by the library, it begs the who are unable to enter these re- reviewed journals. question of why students are not sources usually have little hope of Burpee personally recommends concerned. Is it that they just do finding quality research. For those students to attend Creative Comnot care? Not necessarily. who do, they must pay for a sub- mons Canada Initiatives & CC What students dont realize is scription or per document which Licensing, led by Kent Mewhort on that once they graduate, they will can become pricey very quickly. Oct. 24. Burpee adds that Mewhort be cut off immediately from the If there were open access to these will show attendees how you can wealth of resources we have at the documents, You would be able to use the Creative Commons tools. University of Guelph, said Burpee. find it through Google instead of For more information about However, Burpee says this is not locked in resources, said Burpee. Open Access Week, information is the universitys fault. It would be wide open to anyone posted on the University of Guelph The university itself has a limited you wouldnt have to pay for it. library website.
courTEsy of At Guelph
gonzalez-Morales received a grant to study the connections between work and personal life.
enhanced by the daily use of simple, so-called happiness exercises in the workplace. For more information on the study and the possible opportunities it may present, please search Centre for Families, Work and Well-Being.
The Ontarion: Have you heard about Mourdocks comments, or the earlier comments on rape by Republican Todd Akin? noorain shethwala, student: No, I have not heard of these imbecile comments. Thats ridiculous. The Ontarion: What is your opinion on his comment, and the subsequent response of his opponents? ns: Well, it shows how ignorant they are, that a situation that they know nothing of, theyre putting their own perceptions on. Oh, something beautiful will come out of [rape]! They dont know what the person has endured or has gone through, and theyre going to try to put a positive spin on something thats actually so traumatic for somebody. I think the Democrats response to it was pretty apt. I would be disgusted, too. I know that they should maintain a stony face about it and not show their outright disgust, but how can you contain yourself when someone makes such an inane comment? The Ontarion: Why is this an issue that interests you or doesnt interest you? ns: I mean, the whole election is a huge thing on everyones mind right now because everything that happens in the U.S. affects us in a big way so obviously if a Republican, Mitt Romney, gets elected, its going to be terrible for all of us. Clearly, he has people who are working [with] his campaign who are saying things like this, and it can only have negative repercussions for us if they instate any sort of legislation that deals with this. Thanks to this weeks participant. If you have an international news story that you want to see here, or that you want to discuss, contact the News Editor Alicja Grzadkowska at onnews@ uoguelph.ca.
news 4 w w w.th e on ta r ion . c om The electronic age hasnt caught up with book lovers
The success of the Giant Book Sale proves the ongoing romance with real books
alicja grzadkowska
Not so fast, e-books. It turns out that people are still obsessed with collecting and reading hardcopies of their favourite novels. From Oct. 19 to Oct. 21, the Friends of the Public Library held the sixth annual Giant Book Sale in a warehouse on Massey Rd. There were approximately 40,000 items donated to the sale that eager attendees could sift through, including fiction literature and many types of non-fiction literature, as well as movies, childrens literature, art, and rare books. The event was managed completely by volunteers and the proceeds raised went to the Guelph Public Library. On Oct. 19, people were able to get into the sale two hours early, if they paid ten dollars, while on Oct. 21, all books were reduced to one dollar. Brenda Elliott has been working with the book sale for five years, and is one of the co-chairs of the 2012 book sale, along with Linda Kearns. According to Elliott, this year has been a great success. This has been fantastic, Elliott said. Our numbers of volunteers have increased from 100 to about 180, which has been marvelous. On the morning of Oct. 21, the by 10:30 a.m., many avid book readers were scouring the bookfilled tables. You can see weve got 250 people here already, said Elliott. This years sale was also different than last years in other ways. Weve made some modifications in the exiting [area] because in previous years, its been pretty jammed up, said Elliott. These changes have been met with positive feedback from the people who came out to the sale. People have said that the flow of the book sale is running more smoothly, and they love that we sort our books so well, said Elliott. We are also very fussy that we dont put anything moldy or torn or dirty on the shelves. In this way, the Guelph sale differs considerably from other mass sales. Some book sales, I think in an effort to keep their numbers up, let their quality slide a little bit. Were pretty fussy about that, and people really appreciate that and comment on how great the books are, said Elliott. As the day went on, the warehouse got more and more empty, much to the delight of the coordinators and volunteers.
Our numbers of volunteers have increased from 100 to about 180, which has been marvelous. Brenda Elliot
group had almost reached their goal of raising $60,000 for the GPL. At this point, weve sold $55,000 worth of books, and thats phenomenal considering the prices are up to three dollars, said Elliott. This year, the sale opened two hours earlier than last year when it opened at noon, and
sAvAnnAH snooK
The giant book sale brought in a lot of funding for the guelph Public Library.
Changing Futures Prevention program focuses on substance misuse and mental health
courTEsy
The conference discussed how drug abuse could be prevented by raising awareness for kids mental health.
world-renowned experts to work on evidence-based approaches that combat substance misuse and mental health issues. Dealing with mental health issues can be seriously detrimental for youth. These children face problems with memory and attention, feelings of hopelessness and anxiety, frequent aggression, and often substance abuse. Parents can utilize the lessons learned from the conference to tackle these issues first hand. When asked about the importance of community-based prevention programs, University of Guelph student Emily Johnston said, It is really important to come together as a community to address such damaging and prevalent concerns. The Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy, in partnership with the Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council, hope that community members left the Changing Futures Prevention Summit with a newfound appreciation of the importance of communitybased programs to combat substance abuse and mental health disorders. Both locally and internationally, Guelph has taken the first step in improving the lives of children everywhere.
news
. . . su z u ki con t i n ue d to an economy that is vulnerable to environmental factors. However, trusting in economic law, Rubin asserted that, David Suzuki, the eco-terrorist, is not the nemesis of the Canadian tar sands; the nemesis of the tar sands... is the cost curves that come with increased production. Once prices rise and people can no longer afford the oil being produced, growth becomes unattainable and oildependent economies such as that of the U.S. are bound to fall into recession. This, Rubin believes, will push humans to find alternatives to fossil fuels and lessen their ecological footprint, stating that maybe the very prices that stand in the way of endless economic growth isnt an apocalypse, maybe its our very salvation. However, Suzuki was not so confident in relying on market forces to reach environmental preservation. The market is a human creation, Suzuki reminded listeners, and it is something we can change; but we cant change nature, and yet what we try to do is shoehorn nature into our agendas. Suzuki argued that, in Canada, we have shifted in the last hundred years from being agricultural dwellers to big-city dwellers and with that, our perspective of our place in nature has become distorted and blurred. When you add up our [population] numbers, our technology, our consumption, and our global economy, we have become a new kind of force that is altering the physical, chemical, and biological properties of the planet on a geological scale, Suzuki said. genes found in human cells. He discussed how, despite our preference, we are implicated in nature, and have the foresight and scientific knowledge necessary to shape the future of our environment responsibly. But Suzuki wants action to be taken now. Suzuki stated that a lesson is to be learned from countries like Bolivia and Ecuador where government initiatives have decided to leave their oil resources untapped and in the ground in order to preserve their highly bio-diverse environment and species, such as in Yasuni National Park. Ecuador is a poor country, and look at what theyre willing to do... Ecuador puts us to shame, Suzuki said. Canada just wants to be an oil superpower and we dont have any concept of what our role is in the biosphere among the rest of the world. Sustainability is a complex endeavour. But the simple fact is that humanity lies at its center and we have the ability to change our role. The coming together of Rubins realist view of the world and Suzukis focus on biological unity is a sign that people from different communities and disciplines can cooperate to direct actions towards issues of environmental sustainability that, in the end, affect us all.
we cant change nature, and yet what we try to do is shoehorn nature into our agendas. David Suzuki
His talk focused on biology and the principle that humans are animals with a fundamental need for clean air, water, and soil, all of which is delivered by our relatives... that carry thousands of genes identical to the
PAbLo vADonE
suzuki and Jeff rubin discussed the links between the environment and the economy.
news
courTEsy
The Human Library lets borrowers learn more about real peoples stories.
to ask yourself about, noted Marlatt. It really puts you on the spot. Being a reader is also a task you should be prepared for. If you are considering checking out a Human Library book, it is important you are respectful of the other person and be considerate of how they want to take the conversation. You just have to have a really open mind and opinion because someone has gone through something very hard, and they are trying to share it with you, said Marlatt. During this busy midterm and essay season on campus, its important to maintain perspective. Oldham explains that positive interaction among individuals is why this event can be so valuable, especially at this time of the semester. The library is not just about the physical books that live here or the electronic journals, right? Its about the dissemination of information. Its about equality. Its about allowing a space for that dialogue to occur. And if we can do that with real people, thats fantastic.
H appy H alloweeeen!
Schmidt appears rather elfin and unassuming in a baggy New Orleans French Quarter t-shirt. Once Schmidt starts singing, its as possessed by a wise and much-hardened soul many years her senior, fearlessly addressing the audience with an arresting lyrical depth that is equally well-aged. Schmidts raspy and utterly guttural tone made each track reverberate off the walls of the small venue. Though the instrumental arrangement was largely a simple yet well-done version of tried and true electric delta-blues with a hint of country, it was Schmidts captivating vocals and skilful lyricism which make the performance entirely original and worthwhile. The intensely soulful evening continued as Matthew E. White took to the stage, accompanied by his seven-piece backing band. The effect of robyn nicHoLson so many musicians on such a small stage was quite impressive, as was Matthew E. White performed at the ebar on oct. 21 to cap off frufest, a cfru fundraising event that the performance to come. Hailing featured concerts all weekend. from Richmond, Virginia, White may have been inspired by CFRUs fer- off. This is a highly impressive trait White's latest release. The track was While this marked the triumvent support of his new album Big for a band beyond categorization. captivating in its shape shifting, be- phant end of the live music portion Inner, particularly because, as White A three-man horn section provid- ginning as a more modern-sounding of FruFest, hopefully its expertly pointed out, the radio station which ed infectious hooks which added to straightforward romp and slowly chosen range of artists left enough plays the record the most in North the lush, full arrangements, not to morphing into a blistering and slight- of an impression on Guelph conAmerica is this one right here. mention the auxiliary percussionist ly trance-like freak-out, featuring cert-goers to encourage a repeat As the band launched into the set, in addition to the drummer, and a a positively spell-binding percus- next year. The festival, as demit was clear why CFRU programmers keyboardist surrounded by organs sion break-down partnered with a onstrated this past weekend, has couldn't get enough. The sound is and synths. The result was one of piercing organ solo. The blending the potential to be as exceptioneffervescently joyful, but also rhyth- the biggest and most commanding of a blues-rock ballad with Latin al as CFRU itself. As fund-raising mically complex and generically sounds I've experienced at eBar, and rhythms and soul horn hooks was a results roll in, let's all hope the unexpected. Just when I thought that also one of the most professional and masterful art to behold, and judging community was able to support I had genre markers pinned down, polished ensembles I've seen live. by the reaction from the small Sun- the station financially as much Hands-down, the most stunning day night crowd, the sheer awing as it supports the community there would be some sort of element which would throw me right track of the set was Big Love off of effect was not lost on them. culturally.
from a to Zavitz
How To Keep You Here With Me keeps available materials close at hand
nadine maher
Colleen Savage and David Winfield presented their work last week in Zavitz Gallery, in the show titled How To Keep You Here With Me. Savage and Winfields work retained an endearing sense of the handmade throughout. Both artists endeavor to create works based on what is present and readily available. Winfield has been undergoing a process of repairing found items with any materials he has on hand and whatever knowledge and skills he already possesses. Included in the show was a broken ceramic plate reconstructed using bits of floppy disk plastic, a CD player with a lid that no longer stays shut with a whole shelf system built to hold the lid closed, a broken picture frame reconstructed with wood and plastic wrap, and a broken keyboard affixed with extra objects on the keys to make new sounds where they cannot function as intended anymore. DIY Sunset by Winfield consisted of a large wooden frame filled with found fabric arranged to resemble a sunset. Behind the piece hung a light bulb on a pulley that glowed through the fabric and allowed you to raise or lower the sun in the picture. The piece is an attempt to recreate an experience that cannot truly be reproduced, using common household materials. Another effort to recreate an ephemeral experience was Savages interactive sculpture construction, which hung from the roof. You could step into a small space enclosed in transparent plastic. Warm air was blown in from the top, creating an environment meant to simulate the lingering aura and mixed feelings involved when a person has just left a room, but their presence still remains. Savage presented images of her Puddle Relocation Project, where she collected the water from distinctly shaped puddles, and moved it to an area with similarly formed
nADinE MAHEr
colleen savage and David Winfields Zavitz exhibit how to Keep You here With Me made extensive use of everyday materials and found items, such as broken electronics.
terrain to redistribute the puddles in a new location. The work is a charming intervention of the outside world. Savage also displayed a piece consisting of a small round cactus set in the middle of a raised rectangle of carpet about four feet long. The juxtaposition of the two different materials presented a conversation between the similarities and differences in both, despite one typically being perceived as innocuous and the other as dangerous. Overall, the works had a sense of play and charm that made them inviting, a positive trait for attracting an audience.
TransCanada Institute was then designed, or devised, as a means of creating a space for collaboration, for community, a building within the university, but also a space that would invite in the public,
said Kamboureli. I think it has body. accomplished that. Research undertaken at the The buildings boardroom can TransCanada Institute seeks to get be easily rearranged to a theatre- around what Kamboureli calls an style setup to host guest lectures impasse in studies of Canadian or readings, often by prominent literature with reference to multiCanadian literary figures, which culturalism, post-colonialism, and are generally open to the public. diaspora studies. Kamboureli and The second reason was to create a few colleagues felt a need to start a space amenable to collaborative studying the connections between research, which is a large focus of Canadian literature and the rest of Kambourelis work. The TransCan- the humanities in a different way. ada Institute creates such a space. In other words, how do we Located in a converted home on study it? How does it come into University Avenue at the north- place? How do we teach it? If you ern fringe of campus, the building start asking questions from the also features office space, a kitchen, perspective of how, inevitably and a comfortable reading room. It you move into the area of methodis a cozy and inviting atmosphere ology, and methodology has a lot well suited to its purpose. to do not just with the questions I have this space to bring these we ask, but also the answers we researchers and graduate students come up with, said Kamboureli. and often undergraduate students Kamboureli stressed the importogether. We can spend two or tance literature has had in shaping three days in that [boardroom], the nation, and in turn how the talking about things. And we have nation has shaped its literature. the space. You need to read at the If we need to question the nation, same time that you work. You need we need to question Can-lit and food for thought and food for the vice versa.
bryAn WAugH
Ed video was host to a Poetry Potluck on oct. 21, a workshop designed to help aspiring spoken word artists find a voice.
arts & cuLture 10 w w w.th e on ta r ion . c om album review: tame Impala Lonerism
kim stemshorn
Tame Impala is an Australian rock band comprised of four guys that have been making music together for over a decade. A friend of mine from Perth has had the incredibly great fortune to see this band at local house shows back home in Australia. While they may not be such a big deal as a local band in Perth, I am thrilled to say Ive had the great fortune to see this band twice since their first album release in 2010. Their most recent release, titled Lonerism, shows growth and development without losing their trademark psychedelic sound. The album likely earned its name from frontman Kevin Parkers reclusive writing style. Likewise, the album artwork reflects the title a vintage image of the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris, France that depicts the garden full of people gated in, apart from the photographer. I was excited to find that Tame Impalas name stamp on the front was a sticker on the packaging rather than on top of the image. During the first listen to Tame Impala, its almost expected that you will draw links to the vocals of John Lennon in The Beatless later days. Parkers vocal styles are consistent throughout their last two releases, which legitimizes his Beatles-like vocals as his own. Tame Impala brings a new edge to what the Beatles may have made if they kept making music beyond Let It Be and The White Album. remixed by seventies smooth rock star Todd Rundgren. While Lonerism boasts many different styles with each tune, I gravitate to the typically structured tunes of the band, comprised of consistent sounding verses, distinct lush choruses and a structured bridge that leads right back into the chorus. This typically structured song on Lonerism is the tune Feels Like We Only Go Backwards. The pieces lush, fluttery guitar work is structured by a repetitive but ever-intriguing bass line. The tunes abrupt ending keeps you wanting more but bleeds into the song Keep On Lying, which lacks a proper intro. While not the most fluid transition, the abruptness comes off sounding incomplete and lazy. Throughout the tune Mind Mischief, Tame Impala selectively uses the bass guitar, greatly reducing the lushness of the tune. The song also builds up to an infectious chorus that is only revealed near the end of the song, making the shift from a good tune to a great tune. The lyrics read like an anxious teenager: She remembers my name, could be blown way out, its all going to change, with the rest of the words speaking to insecurity and vulnerability. This is the first time that Ive considered Tame Impalas lyrics, which speaks at great length to the bands ability to captivate with their music alone. Tame Impala draws influences from a variety of artists such as Todd Rundgren, Britney Spears and Supertramp. At their last Toronto gig, they played a faithful cover of Massive Attacks tune Angel from their album Mezzanine. Much like this surprising cover, Lonerism assembles the many influences of Tame Impala into an intriguing mosaic of sound.
courTEsy
Tame Impalas influences are vast, drawing on sounds more mystical and dreamy than the Beatles ever touched. Lonerism stretches far further than the bands earlier album, Innerspeaker, as its not
Tame Impalas influences are vast, drawing on sounds more mystical and dreamy than the Beatles ever touched.
afraid to use synthesizers. Lonerisms lead single Elephant sounds like a psychedelic Black Keys tune and it was recently
PAbLo vADonE
oct. 19 saw local band Hustle rose hold an album release at the red Papaya in the old Quebec st. Mall.
11
iAn gAvAn
Just three months after an infamous shooting at a colorado screening of The Dark Knight rises, Madonna brought fake guns onto a colorado stage and fired fake shots.
courTEsy
E-readers might be catching on, but it is unlikely they will completely replace paper books any time soon.
it can be argued that books in print can fall victim to aging, take up too much precious space on shelves, and are not in a modern, accessible form that many people desire. For now, let the romantics have the musty smell of the library, the dog-eared pages, and the scribbling along the margins. The digital age has deemed eReaders as necessary devices, and therefore they are here to stay. But, to the delight of many old-fashioned print lovers such as Bradbury, so are books.
Book review: The Vegetarian Myth: Food, Justice, and Sustainability by Lierre Keith
jessica avolio
As a devout vegan for 20 years, Lierre Keith recounts her declining health over two decades and how it ultimately led her to an omnivorous diet. This dietary shift not only improved her physical well-being but encouraged her to explore the moral, political and nutritional consequences of vegetarianism and veganism. Keiths first argument is on the topic of the morality and how abstaining from eating meat isnt the moral high ground that most assume. She recounts her journey as a vegan to avoid death in the making of her meals, and in the process of tending to her own garden, she found that death was inevitable. Killing slugs in her garden was still murder, and deciding how to supplement her soil was a difficult decision. Soil needed nutrients via fossil fuel or through animal products such as manure, and there was no way around this. There is nothing we can eat for which no creature has died, and it was all part of the circle of life. She knew that avoiding animal products didnt mean her hands were clean, but living organisms needed to perish in order to make her garden possible. Keith recounts how many wolves and bison have died for grain fields and how many rivers have run dry (taking many species along with them), in order to irrigate crops. She speaks about soil degradation and the loss of topsoil, which kills millions of which may involve more death than veganism and vegetarianism, she the more obvious slaughter of a single argues that the model is still wrong. animal for an omnivore. And while The Myth here is the widely held eating a soy burger may give you a notion that vegetarianism is the best high emotional moral ground, it is thing for our health and planet, but also supporting some of the biggest on the contrary Keith asserts this is corporations who are contributing the worst possible move. Animals to these same problems that many have to be part of the equation, and fight against. Keith argues that to be even if we turned to a grain-based truly moral, we must extend morality beyond the few animals that are most like us. Keith contends that annual monocrops is in no way a sustainable way to feed the world. Whether a diet is vegetable based or animal based, the planet cannot support our population. And without ruminant animals producing manure for the soil, plants cannot thrive and the soil structure is destroyed. The only other option is to use fossil fuels, but we only have a limited supply. A diet built upon grain consumption is not only unsustainable, but may even be more destructive than a diet consisting of meat without grain consumption. She also argues against veganism and vegetarianism from a health perspective as she details how vitamins such as retinol, B12, vitamin D, K2, calcium, iron and zinc are difficult for vegetarians and often impossible for vegans to acquire through diet. And while Keith is in agreement with the compassion behind agricultural system, the same problems would arise. The Vegetarian Myth challenges many assumptions about nutrition and environmental issues and forces one to think about very important topics that affect each and every one of us. Despite some of its imperfections, this book deserves 4.5 /5 stars.
courTEsy
species, all in the name of agriculture. Many animals become extinct when land is cleared for crops, and mice and rabbits are killed every year by harvesting equipment. The process of modern agriculture creates a conflict with living things that allows for the earth to regenerate, and these common agricultural practices destroy wildlife habitats as well as the flora and fauna that depend upon it. There is a lot of hidden death in the production of vegan meals,
13
From the first whistle, the Gryphons took control of the game. Jeff Sehl
TAsHA fALconEr
forward Adam Kemp (45) of the gryphons looks on as guelph adds two points in their 92-78 loss against st. francis Xavier on oct. 20.
womens Basketball Good canadian Puck prepares for season The mens hockey
Nearing the end of a successful preseason, Guelph looks to improve on last years result
chris mller
The womens basketball team is 7-1 through two exhibition games and two preseason tournaments so far this year. The Gryphons are looking to improve on a disappointing finish to last years campaign, where they went 12-13 overall and dropped a first round playoff game against the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks. If the preseason is any indicator, Tom OBrien and the rest of the Gryphon coaching staff look to have the team moving in the right direction. In their seven victories so far, the team has averaged a 15point margin of victory. The team travelled to Prince Edward Island over the weekend of Oct. 12 to Oct. 14, playing in three games. The preseason tournament would see the Gryphons defeat the University of Prince Edward Island 75-62 as well as the Memorial Sea-Hawks by a score of 74-59. The lone loss, both of the tournament and the preseason, came at the hands of last years OUA champion McMaster. The team would drop the McMaster game to the tune of 73-55. The promising 2-1 tournament record was bolstered by standout performances from rookie Kate Yallin and second year on the NCAA with two Alex Beatty. exhibition wins over Not to be forgotten was the Princeton Queens tournament where Guelph went undefeated in three close games. Victories against the jeff sehl UQAM Citadins, the Queens Gaels, and the Trinity Western Spartans The mens hockey team made all occurred with a ten-point the long trek down to New Jeror less margin of victory. Kayla sey on Oct. 19 for two weekend Goodhoofd led the Gryphons in exhibition match-ups with the the tournament, scoring 36 points Princeton Tigers of the NCAAs in three games. Strong defensive Ivy League. Princeton, which performances by veteran center is home to some of the brightJasmine Douglas helped hold the est young minds in the United leads in tact, and one of OUAs best States, proved to also be a very rebounders will look to continue worthy opponent for the Gryher dominance inside the paint. phons, as Guelph came out of The Gryphons will participate in the weekend with two slim onea few out-of-conference games as goal victories. they round out their preparations The first game of the weekfor this season. They will host the end on Oct. 19 was a tremendous University of Victoria Vikes, the comeback victory for the GryConcordia Stingers, and the Acadia phons. After falling behind 2-0 Axeman on Oct. 26, 27, and 28, re- early in the first period thanks spectively. Road trips to Amherst, to a pair of Princeton goals from New York and Portsmouth, Ohio in Aaron Kesselman, Guelph was early November will round out the able to storm back in the third teams preseason schedule. period with two unanswered The regular season begins at goals coming off the sticks of An6:00 p.m. on Nov. 9 when the drew Bathgate early in the third, Gryphons travel to Toronto to play and Nicklas Huard whose goal the University of Toronto Varsity came with under three minutes Blues. Guelph played Toronto only to play in the contest, forcing once last year, and lost 64-56. If an extra frame. In overtime, it the preseason is any indication, was the Gryphons who were the Gryphons are sure to be ex- able to find the net first when pecting a different result this time Justin Gvora was able to bury the game-winning goal off of around
an assist by Matthew Lyall. The Gryphons showed a lot of heart in this victory as they were able to come back from a two-goal deficit while also being badly out shot by Princeton, 57-32. In net, Gryphon goaltender Brandon Maxwell shined as he turned away 55 Princeton shots, including four in overtime, giving his teammates a chance to win the game.
Their wins versus Princeton should come as a huge confidence boost for the Gryphons.
The second game of the weekend on Oct. 20 was another tight affair, except this time it was the Gryphons who got on the scoreboard early in the contest. On the back of three first period Guelph goals, the Gryphons took an early advantage over the Tigers and never looked back, refusing to relinquish their lead.
The Gryphons offence was firing on all cylinders with goals from J.T. MacDonald and Bathgate that came early in the first period, and just four minutes apart. Princeton would answer midway through the frame, but Guelph would increase their lead to 3-1 before the end of the period with a late power play goal by Gvora. The Gryphons then took a commanding lead early in the second when Nicholas Trecapelli scored early to increase Guelphs lead to 4-1; however Princeton was able to add two goals in the period to cut their deficit to one. In the third, both teams added two goals, with James Merrett scoring a short-handed goal and Lyall finding the net on the power play. Princeton would pull their goalie in an attempt to tie the game late, but the Guelph defence stood strong, securing the victory for goaltender Cody St. Jacques. Their wins versus Princeton should come as a huge confidence boost for the Gryphons who started their OUA season 0-4 before earning their first wins of the season against UOIT and Western on Oct. 16 and 17 respectively. Guelphs next action will be at home as they take on Waterloo at the Gryphon Centre on Oct. 25, before they go on a three-game road swing in which they will travel to Laurier, Montreal to take on Concordia, and Ottawa versus the Geegees.
16 w w w.t h e on ta r ion . c om sPorts & HeaLtH Mens lacrosse get two weekend wins
An overtime thriller and a blowout victory highlight the Gryphons big weekend
late in the game. With only two minutes left, the 66 midfielder Connor Deuchars weaved his way through the Brock defense, and fired a shot through the goaltenders legs, tying the chris mller game at 12. After two periods of overtime In one of the most exciting games that solved nothing, the game in recent memory, the mens la- moved into the third and last crosse team overcame a four-goal overtime period. Guelph made fourth quarter deficit to force no mistake. A quick win off the draw led to overtime and ultimately defeat the Brock Badgers 13-12 on Oct. Curtis Knights movement into 20. the offensive zone, where Brock In a highly contested matchup, quickly broke formation and the Gryphons and Badgers trad- Knight found Jordan Daradick, the ed goals and leads for the better conferences leading point-getter, part of the contest. Brock began wide-open in front of the net. A to pull away early in the fourth, quick fake opened up the corners and a timely timeout by Gryphon of the net, and Daradick played the coach Saw Kosakowski stopped role of hero, stashing the winner Brocks momentum in its tracks. in the top corner. Connor Deuchars and Mike Insanity ensued as the Gryphon Burke would net a goal each, bench stormed the field to meet minimizing the deficit to two. A Daradick in celebration of his costly error by the Badgers gave game-winner, a celebration that the Gryphons a late powerplay, would continue well into the rest and Eric Hubert made it count of the teams weekend. with only a few precious minThat celebration culminated in utes remaining. a 23-7 drubbing of the Laurentian Following an impressive dis- Voyageurs, as the team travelled to play of athleticism on the faceoff, Sudbury on Oct. 21. Highlighting Ben Vangalen and teammates the day was the offensive producCurtis Knight and Joe Wasson tion of leading goal scorer Mike battled to give Guelph possession Burke, who finished the day with
PAbLo vADonE
gryphon curtis Knight (29) works past a brock defender en route to guelphs dramatic 13-12 overtime victory.
eight goals and three assists. In all, ten Gryphons accounted for at least one goal in a game where many bench players and backups saw extended playing time. The win gave the Gryphons a 10-2 record on the season, good enough for second place in the western division. The teams 174 goals scored on the year was 31 more than the next highest-scoring team, the McGill Redmen. Burkes dominating performance against Laurentian made him the best point-producer in Canadian University Field Lacrosse (CUFLA) with 55 on the year, beating out second-place finisher and teammate Jordan Daradick with 54. The postseason begins for the Gryphons as they host Laurier on Oct. 27 at 1:00 p.m. Guelph is undefeated against Laurier in two games this season, and will look to remain so following the afternoon matchup being held at the Gryphon Soccer Complex.
fa n of t H e G a M e
TAsHA fALconEr
gryphon fans Matt cicuttini and chris Lawson have been selected as this weeks fan of the game. congratulations to the guys, who have won tickets to any gryphon event of their choice.
go gryphons!
TAsHA fALconEr
The womens volleyball team goes in for the kill against Waterloo on oct. 19. The gryphons would lose their home opener 3-1 with set scores of 25-23, 15-25, 24-26, and 20-25. Julie gordon led the scoring for guelph with 17 points on the day.
17
recovered by the Lions allowed them to score a touchdown to end the third frame. The Gryphon defenders shut out the Lions offence in the final quarter. To pad the lead the Gryphons added a field goal and a final touchdown thrown by Lucas Nangle to Keith Walker. The Gryphons (7-1) celebrate their first season over .500 since 1996. You always think its going to be the offence or defense but it was really our special teams who turned the game around for us, said Gryphon head coach Stu Lang following the game. The Gryphons now head into a bye week before the semi-final game on Nov. 3 at Alumni Stadium.
Gryphons in History
sasha odesse
Published in The Ontarion on Sept. 2, 1980. Over a spread of about four pages, The Ontarions 1980 sports editor recapped the highlights of Gryphon sports teams from the previous year. The photos used in the spread however, showed athletes from sports that typically receive less attention than others, and certainly less attention than they deserve. Interestingly, a similar pattern remains even today. Aqua events, generally ignored in non-Olympic years, are prominent with the good coaching at Guelph, read the photo caption on this image of Guelph synchronized swimmers. The team placed fourth in the OWIAA championships in 79. Another photo showed the womens basketball team playing at home in front of a rather empty set of bleachers. The team finished with a perfect 12-0 record in the regular season, claiming their first Ontario Title and falling just short of the National Title in Halifax. Finally, a photo of a limber looking Guelph Nordic skier easily navigating a course is captioned with Bengt Shumaster [of Guelph] defeated all other competitors in winning the Giant Slalom title at the OUAA championships. Maybe its time that we too give each sport the fan support it deserves.
www.edinburghoptometry.ca
oPInIon
courTEsy
recent reports and reviews present mixed findings on the effects of industrial wind turbines.
been audited and shown to be deeply flawed. The Environmental Review Tribunal for the Kent Breeze Project, after listening to experts from many countries and in related fields concluded that there are indeed adverse health effects from IWT if they are placed too close to dwellings. The ERT basically found the CMOH report to be a cheat and suggested more research was needed. If you are seeing a trend here, ask why! Ask why the Laws of Thermodynamics have not been applied to the perpetual motion machines of this era. Sadly the answer may involve the power of greed, so be prepared to follow the money. Why else would anyone allow IWT developments to fragment and industrialize minimally impacted forest and wetland watersheds such as the cleanest of the Great Lakes, Lake Superior? Do your research and then ask why. For further suggested readings, find this opinion piece at www.theontarion.com
oPInIon
insulating manner. Weve been told realities I intended to experience we can be whatever we want to be, within this lifetime. It was a moment when we grow up. But we have no defined by immense clarity, someOur twenties are quite the defin- example to follow. Were the para- what like the rainbow after a storm. ing decade. We expect ourselves mount generation of rule-breakers. Completely contrary from deto effortlessly outline our mag- We are marrying later and starting veloping an ordinary bucket list, num opus, while answering three families even later, much to the dis- intentional writing provides selfof lifes most daunting questions may of our parents. Our mothers awareness, a primary key to success. (Who am I?; What do I want?; and and fathers worked in more tradi- The essence of a bucket list is a list of How do I get there?) all before the tional roles, only daring to subtly crazy things you want to do before frightening age of thirty strikes its flirt with contemporary life and ca- you die, most of these sating adrenshadow. This idealistic approach reer choices. aline cravings. Intentional writing to our twenties makes it feel like So walking ahead, too often en- involves writing a narrative list of a volatile no-mans-land between gulfed by our twenties syndrome, things you intend and believe you the elusive stages of childhood and we start to drift through life, allow- will do before you die, similar to adulthood. ing it to consume us by default. We creating a personal life script. One And what makes it harder than fail to truly employ ourselves as the is a weak and wishful whisper, unever for our generation of twenty- creators of our personal univers- likely to manifest or materialize into somethings to find our calling, is the es. The end product being a vague reality, while the latter is an intenworld of possibilities we have open sense of self identity and a pixilat- tional, evocative energy sent out to ahead of us. We exist at a time when ed canvas of personal values, goals, the universe, to help you co-creeverything seems possible, which dreams and ambitions haunting our ate your destiny. The scientifically makes choosing what we truly want daily existence. inclined population may term this feel almost impossible. This conunOur twenties may emerge as an evidence as a self-fulfilling prophdrum of choice leaves us drowning unfortunate series of events, when ecy, but regardless, an apple will in an overwhelming trajectory of we neglect to dive within and intro- remain an apple, true to its chemnever-ending options. spectively understand our personal istry, despite the many diverse ways Weve been called the lost gen- greatness and unbounded potential. in which it is perceived. Similar to what The Great Comeration, and rightly so. As Christine It is a time to uncover what we have Hassler, author of 20 Something, to offer to the global society at large, moner, William Jennings Bryan 20 Everything: A Quarter-Life yet a majority of us are guilty of not once famously orated: Destiny is Womans Guide to Balance and Di- taking it too seriously. not a matter of luck or chance, it rection, shares in her book, were The most powerful cure to a twen- is a series of choices, in the makthe first generation to be raised by ty-something crisis is as simple as ing, every day. It is not a thing to so many single parents and bro- a pen. Personally, the pen was my be waited for, it is a thing to be ken families. We are a generation saviour at a time when that vague achieved. who made eating disorders an epi- picture of my self-identity and life Our twenty-something decade demic, bullying a global crisis, and expectations I held so furtively, dis- can be a time of finding and achievantidepressants and birth control a appeared as time passed by and life ing everything. We can have it necessary commodity. Were a re- happened. That pen and a few pieces all, as long as we know what all flection of the unique pressure our of paper guided a personal journey we desire. Each of us, at one point, generation faces today. of what grew to become eight long has felt the pressure to make these Weve been brought up in a very pages of ninety-eight narrative years a legendary milestone, and
19
ELiAs TsAfAriDis
Twentysomethings seem to take on an attitude toward life that involves feeling like life is over when their twenties are.
we all have moments of struggle to define what it is that were seeking. Were the closest well ever be to a direction its just up to us to choose it with full conviction. It is a period where everything matters, and everything is constantly changing. Our twenties will launch us to the rest of our lives and dictate which path were walking on. The best part is, not everything will go according to plan, as life has its organic way of surprising us when we least expect it. But you will emerge, as we all eventually do, as a twentysomething crisis survivor. Life is a platform awaiting our performance, and improvisation is not always the wisest choice. Create a personal repertoire of collective moments which will define you after your show time is up and follow your bliss. So, grab a pen and let your creative juices flow be a proactive creator and force in your own future. It is a process of self-discovery, one which will be the first step towards combating the twenties blues. Embark upon your twentysomething odyssey with clarity. It all starts now!
vAnEssA TignAnELLi
Premier Dalton Mcguinty announced his resignation and his decision to prorogue the ontario legislature oct. 15.
oPInIon
courTEsy
Added stressors like midterms and exams make the gloomy fall and winter days extra hard on students.
is a real disorder affecting over 15 per cent of the population each year, not just a sour disposition or bad couple of weeks. One of the best deterrents for SAD is sociability. Being with friends will not only help you identify symptoms, but also alleviate some of them as well. So remember, throughout the exams and essays, keep an eye on each other. If one of your friends isnt coming out on weekends or is generally being reclusive, take note and be active; you could be saving a life. From the University of Guelph Counseling website: In Canada, counseling services are available suicide accounts for 24 per cent of all to talk here: Level 3, University deaths among 15-24 year olds. Its Centre Ext. 53244, open Monday the second leading cause of death for to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. young people. For more information on SAD, Chris Carr is Editor-in-Chief of please visit the Canadian Mental The Cannon. Inordinate OrdHealth Association at www.cmha. nance publishes every Thursday ca. The universitys health clin- in The Cannon and in The Ontarion. ic will always be able to help as The opinions posted on thecannon. well, and its staff are well aware ca reflect those of their author of the dangers of SAD. Their ex- and do not necessarily reflect the tension is 52131 and they can be opinions of the Central Student Asreached Monday to Friday- 8:30 sociation and the Guelph Campus a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Also, U of Gs Co-op, or The Ontarion.
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
TWITTER.CO M/THEONTA RION
LIfe
chalk it up
Colouring your hair has never been easier
colleen mcdonell
Leaves are falling and the weather is turning grey. But dont let that prevent you from indulging in some colour and experimenting with your hair. One of the latest trends is using chalk to highlight hair. Ever since Lauren Conrad wrote about hair chalking on her blog the Beauty Department, Pintrest has exploded with pictures of people experimenting with colourful chalk and different hairstyles. But just like colouring your hair with dye, there are some things you need to know before you play fashionista. Start with dry, clean hair . It is easiest to use on straight or wavy hair, and if you want curls you can add them in later. Then youll need to use anything that is a soft chalk, soft chalk pastels, said Susannah van der Zaag, studio art major. She warns users to stay away from oil pastels, as they will make hair very greasy. Choosing the colour may be the hardest part. Blondes have the advantage of using almost any shade, while those with darker hair will want to pick the most vibrant colour to make it pop. Red is a favourite among brunettes. Try to use colours that stand out. Dont use white, black, brown or yellow, suggested van der Zaag. Generally stay away from neutrals, because that defeats the purpose of a fresh, fun look. To apply the chalk, take a small strand of hair and twist it to create texture. As you move the chalk up and down the strand, this texture will rub against the chalk allowing more pigment to infuse your hair. If your hair is a bit darker, or you want it to stay in longer, you can make your hair or the chalk a bit wet and that makes the colour more potent, added van der Zaag. Most websites recommend letting it air dry to prevent blowing away any chalk. The chalk should come out in one or two washes. If you are looking for colour that isnt permanent, chalk may even be more vAnEssA TignAnELLi optimal than dyes that claim to be temporary. Want to add some unnatural colour to your hair without the Hair chalk actually does come out, commitment? Try chalk! said van der Zaag. Ive used Manic Panic and it stained my hair, and I Soft chalk can be found at your van der Zaag. It does not have to be had to cut the ends off to get it out. local art supply store. Prices vary specially made for your hair. Are there any downsides to co- depending on brand and quality. If When embarking on a do-it-yourlouring your hair in this fashion? you are opting for a more economical self hair chalking challenge, dont be The chalk can make your hair a bit route, you can pick up three bro- afraid to also experiment with differdry, so some stylists suggest that you ken pieces for only $1 at Wyndham ent hairstyles. A pretty bun or fishtail deep condition your hair afterwards Art Supplies. braid can compliment the rainbow if you feel it is losing moisture. It is Some companies are taking ad- of colours. also recommended you stay away vantage of this trend and making soft If you are looking for an edgy, from wearing lighter coloured shirts chalk for your hair. Which is silly, economical way to alter your hairwhile having the chalk in your hair, because its just an art-store thing style, look no further than your local as it might rub off. that you can put in your hair, said craft-store.
21
HeaLtH
courTEsy
Pap test results. Left cluster of cells is normal, right cluster shows HPv.
speak with their primary healthcare provider regarding changes to the screening procedures and to assess their risk of contracting HPV and the appropriate steps to prevent it. More information on these developments is available in a press release at www.neswire.ca/en/story/1020591/ new-cervical-cancer-screeningguidelines-for-ontario-women. These updated guidelines are also included in an online tool available for men and women at www.ontario.ca/ screenforlife.
LIfe
Given the plants unique and interesting cultural narrative, it was only a matter of time until my hands shifted from the pages of history books into the soil of the garden.
ordered 400 tulips from a local supplier for the approximate price of $175. My feeble artistic merit intact, I decided on a colour palette of purple, yellow, and white tulips for the front of the house, with an introduction
courTEsy
Tulips hold a unique cultural presence in canada. see how they can become a part of your garden in this weeks article.
of orange tulips (and whatever remained from the front) into the backyard garden beds as an experiment in colour theory. On what turned out to be a pleasant afternoon in October, I was able to plant all of the tulip bulbs and an additional three hundred bulbs of assorted allium and daffodils. With the instruction of a lifelong horticulturalist, I used a bulb planter (a tool that loosely resembles a wood shaft with a bottomless steel coffee cup) to remove six to eight inches of topsoil, place the bulb in the vacant hole, and finished by returning the displaced soil and pressing it down with my foot. We started planting at around two in the afternoon, and finished shortly before six oclock; just in time to watch the clouds come in and enjoy a beer in conclusion of the afternoons work. Tulip planting yields a temporarily dormant sense of satisfaction in the work thats been completed. Despite an afternoon in the garden, there is little end result to show for it at the present moment. However, the bulb will establish and root in the coming months and the culmination of this process will (hopefully) be on magnificent display in the late spring when the tulips are set to bloom. Pending of course, that the squirrels dont eat them first.
happy halloween
LIfe
wayne greenway
My observation having conducted more than 5000 interviews for a wide variety of employment and project positions is that people struggle with career job interviews just as they did 30 years ago. The focus of this article is to give the employers perspective, in the hope that it will help new graduates applying for their first career job. There is no question that the candidate who is well prepared has an edge. Preparation is more than having an in-depth understanding of the role, the business and the field. It is also about elements such as attire and professionalism in presentation. A candidate who presents themselves the way they would represent the company at important business functions is going make a favourable first impression. Other elements are important too; punctuality, shown when the candidate arrives at the office fifteen minutes before the interview; arriving with a professional looking folio that includes the correct number of copies of their resume, a typed list of references and carefully thought out list of questions just adds to this positive impression; simple manners, like shaking hands and properly introducing oneself sets the right tone for the meeting; and having a calm mind (someone who is obviously in control of their interview jitters and presents in a calm, concise and friendly manner will be less likely to be de-selected). Often interviewers will focus the first interview on de-selection or screening out any candidates that may be risky or an unwise choice. First impressions are very important. Most experts say that despite todays rigour in interviewing strategy, a decision is still often made in the first 15 seconds of the interview. From the employers perspective, how well the candidate is prepared often reflects how they well they will perform on the job. As the interview moves forward, a simple open-ended question such as why do you want this job? can provide a skilled interviewer with a wealth of information. It can demonstrate the depth to which the applicant understands the business and help to assess their presentation skills. It can give insight into their planning skills in terms of how they describe the jobs fit with their long-term career plan. They can also see the applicants ability to analyze how their skills fit with the job requirements. In addition, this kind of open-ended question can reveal the applicants preferred style of communication. If the candidate is still answering the questions four minutes after it has been asked, then the applicant may like telling more than they like listening. This is a trait that frequently
interviewers who do not use behavioral questions will be more convinced of a candidates fit if they hear concrete stories given in response to their open ended questions.
t r e e of t H e w e e K
eDItorIaL
Perhaps this is what makes them so popular and often humorous. Romneys comment on binders full of women seemed out of place on air, let alone as a stand-alone quote, and led to the creation of an image of Patrick Swayze saying Nobody puts Baby in a binder. Although general population may see these images everyday for the next two weeks they may still have little indication of the true meaning. Voters need to remember to carefully assess the words of each candidate and their respective parties, and avoid selectively listening for catch phrases. As the Nov. 6 election-day approaches, and meme generators sit on the edge of their seats, everyone needs to keep a wary eye on what is influencing their vote: careful reflection or a photo of Patrick Swayze.
Big Bird, binders, and bayonets. One does not have to be following the 2012 U.S. presidential campaign too closely to hear these words thrown around. The three rounds of debates between presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Barack Obama concluded on Oct. 22, but memes of the civil-war weapons and the yellow-feathered Sesame Street character kept going. According to The Washington Post, an estimated 59.2 million people tuned in to the final debate, which is 2.7 million more people who watched the third debate in the 2008 election. It is obvious that people are interested in this election more than ever, but the question remains as to whether viewers are truly listening to the important arguments and promises outlined by the candidates. After the first debate,
Twitter saw new accounts such as @BigBirdRomney, @BigBird, @ FiredBigBird, and more, gaining hundreds to thousands of followers within minutes. This was due to Romneys comment during the debate claiming that cuts need to be made to things like public programming. I like PBS. I love Big Bird, he said. But Im not going to keep on spending money on things to borrow money from China to pay for. The image of binders came from a comment from Romney in the second debate, while horses and bayonets derived from a question from Obama in the third. These words and their meme counterparts continue to trend on Twitter and plaster the newsfeeds on Facebook. All the interest in the election, especially that shown by the younger generation through online forums, is encouraging.
But are voters actually becoming informed through channels such as Twitter and Facebook? Based on the content generated online, students are becoming increasingly engaged in American politics. Political science addicts are avidly sharing their views on each turn in the campaign. Through the use of social media, this campaign has become one of the most talked about in history. But it also may be the most construed. Do the words Big Bird, binder, and bayonets conjure up an accurate depiction for what each candidate stands for in the voters mind? Some may argue yes, if they have followed the politics of the election in its entirety and understand what each meme represents. However, for many people, the three Bs seem to be taken out of context.
courTEsy
Letters
In the letter Inordinate Ordnance, the author suggests that the University should drop its employment equity program, as it marginalizes people. The University of Guelph has an employment equity program to ensure that all employees receive employment opportunities on the basis of relevant skills, qualifications and abilities. The goal is to work toward achieving a representative workforce, one that reflects the Canadian labour market. Identifying and removing barriers in the employment cycle that are experienced by designated group members and other equity seeking groups is critical to fostering a representative workplace. Thus, for example, during recruitment, applicants may be asked to identify their status in order to assess if outreach is effective that a diverse group of qualified applicants knew about and could apply for the advertised positions. The collection of data can also help us to assess where we stand on this campus relative to the diversity in the market place. If there is significant divergence, it suggests that we may have some biases, and encourages us to review our procedures. Among our employment equity initiatives, the University has been working on standardizing its recruitment processes (how and where we post, what job related factors are considered when making decisions and the types of questions we ask). We examine these procedures to help ensure that individuals are not denied opportunities for reasons unrelated to their ability. The best qualified candidate is offered the position. Working to achieve equality in employment and utilizing the talent available in the Canadian labour market will continue to benefit both the University and society at large. Human Rights and Equity Office, University of Guelph
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.
crossworD
41- Some DVD players 42- Milans La ___ 44- Permeable 46- Contemptible 47- Purim month 48- Den 49- Rubbed out 52- Hightailed it 53- Tiny particle 57- Actress Petty 58- Varnish resin 60- Harden by heat 61- Capital of the Ukraine 62- Try to bite (2) 63- Bereft 64- Otherwise 65- Australasian parrot 66- Biblical birthright seller Down 1- Petroleum 2- Baton Rouge sch. 3- Ball girl 4- Ostensible 5- Like toxic rainfall 6- Capital of Yemen 7- Sports figure 8- X 9- Tongs 10- Dilbert intern 11- Beer buy 12- Watchful one 15- Revival 21- End in ___ (draw) (2) 23- Henris here 24- Accident 25- Glacial epoch (2) 26- One who lives in rented rooms
25
Congratulations to this week's crossword winner: Louise Chou. Stop by the Ontarion office to pick up your prize!
across 1- Cutlass, e.g. 5- Gal Fri. 9- Confront 13- Aha! (2) 14- Provide food 16- Anthem opener (amer.) (2) 17- Grease (up) 18- Ridiculous 19- Ascended, flower 20- Angry with (2)
22- Wrangle 24- Citizen army 27- Gaming cubes 28- Representative 29- Tippet 33- Grass-like plant 34- Take a break 35- Flat sound 36- Crone 37- Long hard seat 38- ___ Cruces 39- Pulitzer winner James
subMiT your completed crossword by no later than Monday, October 29th at 4pm for a chance to win TWo frEE bobs Dogs!
suDoKu
6 9 3 1 7 8 4 5 2 7 2 4 5 3 9 6 1 8 1 8 5 4 6 2 7 9 3 9 7 6 8 1 3 5 2 4 4 5 8 2 9 7 1 3 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 8 7 9 5 1 2 9 4 6 3 8 7 8 4 7 3 2 1 9 6 5 3 6 9 7 8 5 2 4 1
coMics by: TrAvis DAnDro
coMIcs
Difficulty level: 15
The skies they were ashen and sober; The leaves they were crisped and sere -- The leaves they were withering and sere; It was night in the lonesome October, Of my most immemorial year. ~ Edgar Allan Poe
26 w w w.t h e on ta r ion . c om
thursday october 25 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 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! Friday October 26 Dancetheatre David Earle Studios (42 Quebec Street). Fall
coMMunIty LIstInGs
Meet you at Franks first.
join in. 2:30-10pm at Trinity United Church, 400 Stevenson St. N. (at Speedvale). More info: (http://www.swosda.ca/12OCT-flyer.pdf for details) or contact 519-836-7289 or yvonnepaterson88@yahoo.com. sunday october 28 Guelph Hiking Trail Club. Hike the Rlt Section 1 And New O.R. Sidetrail. 6 Km, Level 2, Speed Moderate. Meet at Guelph covered bridge parking lot on Gordon St. at 1:30pm. Leader: Bill Mungall wmungall0809@rogers.com Guelph Needlecraft Guild. See samples, meet teachers, sign up for classes, attend genEd Video Media Arts Centre and FOMM present a series of documentary workshops. Today: Documentary Interview Setup, a one hour demonstration regarding the technical set up for doc interviews. Information: (519) 836-9811 www. edvideo.org tuesday november 6 Decreasing Headaches program begins at 7:30 pm. Learn drug-free strategies to decrease tension and migraine headaches. Details at www. uoguelph.ca/~ksomers. saturday november 10 Come celebrate the Foundation of Guelph General Hospitals
Video Gallery, 40 Baker Street. http://www.edvideo.org/ events/gallery-events/130thanniversary-exhibition-ofthe-petrie-building Macdonald Stewart Art Centre: Lantern Tour In the Sculpture Park. Join us for a guided lantern-lit tour of MSACs sculpture park and grounds. Walk through the Magic Woods, take a boat-ride, shakes hands with the Bear in the dark. 8pm. http://www.msac.ca/ events/2012-10 saturday october 27 Royal City Squares 50th anniversary celebrations. Come on by if you are interested in watching the dance, or are square dancers and wish to
Under University student plan, co-payment has been waived. Dentistry Asleep. FREE CUSTOM TEETH WHITENING! Invisalign from $1900!
thursday november 1 The Festival of Moving Media - November 1-4. Guelphs international documentary film festival. A 4-day festival running annually on the first weekend of November. For information about tickets, times, locations, film descriptions and trailers visit: festivalofmovingmedia.ca. saturday november 3 Ed Video Media Arts Centre and FOMM present a series of documentary workshops. Today: Documentary Filmmaking: Next Steps a one hour workshop lead by Erin Faith Young. Information: (519) 836-9811 www.edvideo.org sunday november 4
On Your Feet Dance and Music Improvisation Jam. 8:45-9:45 pm. FOYF will be offering new adult improvisation classes on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30. Ask us for information at the jam! Mix, mingle, and SCHMOOZE with Guelph Arts Council Schmoozefest: Where arts and artists meet! Come for an evening of networking, arts, culture, and schmoozing! Got something to say? Sign up at the event for a two minute spotlight. At Red Papaya in Old Quebec Street Mall: 6-8 pm. 130th Anniversary Exhibition of the Petrie Building. Curated by David J. Knight. 7pm at Ed
eral meeting. Meetings every Monday at 7:30. Kortright Presbyterian Church, 55 Devere Dr. www.guelphneedlecraft.wordpress.com, sandy@onebit.ca, 519-767-0017. New members always welcome. tuesday october 30 Buddhist Meditation ClassSimple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace. Drop in class 7-8:30pm at St. Matthias Anglican Church, 171 Kortright Rd. W. $10. Topic: How self-centredness perpetuates sufferings. meditationintoronto.org/branches/ meditate-guelph/
25th Anniversary! Enjoy cake, refreshments, & interactive displays., 2- 4 pm at Guelph General Hospital Lobby, Level One. Remarks at 2:30. FREE admission & parking! Contact: www.gghfoundation.ca or (519) 837-6422 saturday november 24 Macdonald Stewart Art Centre Beyond the Frame Art Auction. A Collection of 45 Stunning Works by Canadian Artists. Tickets $70. Auction party 5:30pm, live auction 7:30pm. Exibition preview until Nov 24th. 358 Gordon St. For information contact: aware@msac.ca or visit www. msac.ca/.
cLassIfIeDs
coMMunIty eVents ART AND THE BRAIN COMING TO A BRAIN NEAR YOU: Tending to mindscape...Adventure in neurology. Invitation to especially art students, neuroscience students and psychology students; indeed anyone who thinks about thinking. Art and the Brain ...MIRROR NEURONS ..the conceptual basis for insight... THEORY OF MIND Brand new theories.. First time on planet. Presentation with paintings. Be part of INDEPENDENT movie on Art and the Brain. Other films of mine available at Thomas Video. University Of Guelph Mackinnon Bldg. Rm. 117, 7-10. Friday October 26. Bring A Camera. Be Part Of Art-Brain Documentary 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 Athletic Advisory Council Position Available. The ACC is advisory to the President of UofG on policy matters dealing with the athletics program and use of facilities. We are currently looking for 1 student representative. The council meets monthly and is a great way to get involved in university policy. Please submit your resume to Skye Angus at anguss@ uoguelph.ca MIsseD connectIons To the handsome Italian historian waiting for a bus to downtown last Thursday night outside the back of Stone Road Mall. Thanks for the great conversation and for making that 15 minute wait go by in a flash!
AGENDA