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No more unnecessary yelling will be tolerated in Downtown Guelph, at any hour of the day.
unnecessary noise in the area. As a mixed-use area, these types of noise are now prohibited 24 hours per day, except in the case of city events and other activities. So why has the city chosen this particular time to make these changes? A lot of it has to do with the change in dynamics downtown, stated Doug Godfrey, manager of By-Law Compliance and Security in Guelph. Were seeing downtown become a lot more residential. These changes have been a work in progress since at least 2011, a year which saw what was considered to be a particularly raucous homecoming celebration. Godfrey said that the council felt that the old noise bylaw lacked the strength required to deal with noise during the day. The city council is also currently seeking to increase the fines attached to the noise bylaw. Currently, the fine for unnecessary noise in Guelph sits at $130, approximately half that of surrounding municipalities. Students will surely be wondering if the upcoming St. Patricks Day celebrations motivated the council to amend the noise bylaws at this particular time. It doesnt seem as though this is the case. St. Patricks Day last year was amazing, said Godfrey. We thought it was a very successful event. Regardless, it remains to be seen if the recent changes will result in serious crackdowns on noise during the upcoming celebrations. Fortunately, students can usually avoid being slapped with immediate fines in the event of unnecessary noise. Godfrey said that bylaw staff and police would continue to issue warnings before actually handing out fines, and that Nine times out of 10, everyone complies.
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Toxicology symposium explores human impacts on aquatic ecosystems
emma wilson
Did you know that wastewater tests are used to determine illicit drug use? Or that human pharmaceuticals remain biologically active after excretion, and can harm humans, fish, and other animals? These were some of the fascinating topics discussed at the 27th Annual Toxicology Symposium on Life Downstream of Pesticides and Pharmaceuticals in Aquatic Ecosystems. Dr. Chris Metcalfe, Director at the Institute for Freshwater Science at Trent University, examined the topic, What are we flushing down the drain? He explored the ultimate fate of our pharmaceutical, cleaning, and personal care products once we are done using them. Metcalfe noted that many pharmaceutical products are biologically active even after excretion as they make their way down our drains, through wastewater treatment plants, and even when they end up in the aquatic ecosystem. The products include synthetic hormones, antibiotics, psychotherapy drugs, chemotherapy drugs, and anti-inflammatories. Of interest to Guelph residents, Metcalfe has found these drugs in the Grand River area, especially when water treatment technologies have not been up to date. This leads to concerns about drinking water contamination. In most cases these drugs are not acutely toxic, but Metcalfe suggested at the conference, If we can do something to reduce our exposure, then lets do it. Metcalfes most recent research used wastewater to determine illicit drug use in Peterborough, Hamilton, and Montreal. Substances such as cocaine, MDMA, methamphetamines, and other drugs were found. The data from this study indicated that about five per cent of people in Montreal and Peterborough use cocaine. Dr. Thomas Moon, a distinguished professor of biology and Vice-Dean Research Faculty from the University of Ottawa,
Global to Local:
Students, staff, and faculty on international and national news
On March 5, students in Montral convened at what seems to be their favourite hangout location: the streets. Thousands turned out to protest the Parti Qubcoiss decision to raise tuition by $70 per year as many had hoped that, after an education summit held last month, a tuition freeze would be implemented. The peaceful protests soon turned violent, and at least 50 people were reportedly arrested. The Ontarion spoke to several members of the Games Club/Flash Club to get their opinion on the often-discussed issue of tuition fees, and what this news story means for Ontario students. The Ontarion: First of all, have you heard about this news story? rebecca Howe: Ive heard about the stuff from before, but I havent heard about what happened yesterday. sam engstrom: Im not surprised, I mean they seem pretty quick to take to the streets if something hacks them off. I just find it [funny] that they have the lowest tuition, but theyre so ready to protect it. In Ontario, its a well-known fact that weve got the highest tuition and the lowest government subsidization, and no one here does that. The Ontarion: Do you guys think that Ontario students should care about the news topic? rH: I think if anyone should be protesting, it should be us. sam titizian: We had a rally recently though. se: Its nothing on the scale of what they do. st: Obviously not [] Maybe we should be protesting harder. As I said, we had the rally recently. That being said, I dont know if rallying is the answer. I dont necessarily want to riot. James Kelly: Probably not the best way to go about it. se: I just feel like Ontario students are a lot more complacent. st: Thats true, youre definitely right. se: I dont think riots are the answer, but less complacency is. st: Because youre not actually helping your case if you take to the streets and be violent. rH: Youre just going to make people resent you, and thats not going to help move your issue forward or get your issue respected. Thanks to the participants for this weeks interview. If you have something to say about international or national news, and would like to be contacted for future issues, or if you want to see a particular news story covered here, contact News Editor Alicja Grzadkowska at onnews@ uoguelph.ca.
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and unrepresented in the media campus. The winning students for various reasons to have a voice, will be given access to a two-day says Bowman. storytelling and video production Media impacts all of us. There seminar, along with $50. are several television shows that Participating professors on camare geared towards perfection that pus will use the videos as teaching most of us cannot connect to. This tools in their lessons. Rice will also need for perfection can sometimes use the videos as part of her clinimanifest into eating disorders, as cal and community talks during Bowman has observed from vari- her duration as the Canadian Reous cases at the Wellness Centre, search Chair. among other things. For Bowman, it is important People are largely impact- not only for Guelph students but ed, said Bowman. Media sends everyone in general to be able to messages about the size we are engage in conversation in an acsupposed to be and what we are ademic setting about breaking supposed to look like. down what is beautiful and changThe proposal submissions se- ing these perspectives. Spending more time on whats lected will be turned into a video, made in the REDLAB an expres- on the inside and less on the insive arts institute and advanced side isnt a bad thing for any of us, high-tech multimedia lab on said Bowman.
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Weeklong events held in the fight against HIV and AIDS
created by University of Guelph alumnus Abid Virani. The film intends to show young people how they can make a difference in the fight against HIV and AIDS. kelsey coughlin The film really makes you think. The subject of AIDS doesnt come up Worldwide, over 64 million individ- much in our area, but in other parts uals have been infected with one of of the world it is one the most present the most serious health problems and horrifying experiences imaginknown to man, HIV and/or AIDS. Of able, explained University of Guelph that number, 30 million have already student Rebecca Arsenault, who was lost their lives. at the screening. It is because of this statistic that the In addition to the formal events Canadian charity group I Have Hope held at the university, students were In the Fight Against AIDS held edu- also encouraged to wear red all week cational events and workshops from in support of ending AIDS. NumerFeb 26 to March 1 around the uni- ous students took this opportunity versity campus. Since Hope In the to show their support and prove that Fights mission is to build a commu- they have hope that one day a cure nity of youth committed to ending the will be found. spread of HIV and AIDS, the events I Have Hope is an organization that were focused on communication and does not wish to simply fundraise for the sharing of information. the cause, but ultimately wants to enThe weeks events included: HIV gage and empower students and the and AIDS trivia at Brass Taps, cannon community through knowledge. By painting at Branion Plaza, live music empowering students to get involved, and speakers at the Bullring, and a I Have Hope can move one step closer special screening of Start With Us at to their ultimate goal: putting an end War Memorial Hall. Start With Us is a to the spread of AIDS. documentary about AIDS awareness Above all else, the organization is
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singers serenaded the crowd during the live music presentation at the bullring for the HiV/aiDs campaign week.
determined to inspire hope in the fight against AIDS. Emily Johnston, also a student at the University of Guelph, believes that hope is the easiest and cheapest way to educate the community about AIDS and its detrimental effects. Without hope there would be no reason to more forward. According to I Have Hopes philosophy, we need a generation who participates in all areas of work to care about HIV and AIDS, to fight against HIV and AIDS, and to ultimately end HIV and AIDS. Hope is a necessary ingredient in ending this deadly disease.
canadians can breathe easy knowing that canadian burgers from multiple chains and stores are in fact 100 per cent beef.
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Shell forced to shut its lucrative Arctic drilling for one year
andrew donovan
Last week, Royal Dutch Shell PLC announced that it would be pausing its Arctic drilling expeditions in the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas on the northwest shores of Alaska for 2013. The temporary pause comes after a slew of violations found in Shells operations. Among the astounding 16 violations the Alaskan coast guard found were: a lack of permits to drill two separate wells, a violation of Shells air-pollution permits, and problems with the spill containment system. In an announcement to the media, Shell Oil Co. President Marvin Odum said, Weve made progress in Alaska, but this is a long-term program that we are pursuing in a safe and measured way [] Our decision to pause in 2013 will give us time to ensure the readiness of all our equipment and people. Mike LeVine, spokesperson for Oceana, an environmental group in the Arctic, praised the decision, saying it was the first good decision hes seen from Shell. He also mentioned that government agencies are going to have to reassess Arctic oil exploration if they intend to protect our ocean resources. Government oversight was a popular speaking point for many who were worried about Shells high amount of safety violations. Jennifer Silver, PhD and assistant professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Guelph commented on the pausing of the project. From my perspective, strong state-led regulatory oversight, including clear rules stipulating firm responsibility for covering the full costs of any accident, is crucial. Clear rules and responsibilities in case of an accident are what many, like Silver, are asking for. With the sour taste of the British Petroleum oil spill of 2010 still fresh and an overwhelming feeling that these mega oil companies do not receive the punishment they ought to when they cause environmental disasters, it comes with little surprise that people would like to see some restitution and retribution. Shell has promised that prior to starting up their drilling again, they will make improvements to their regulation and procedures. Shell has stated that they will develop world-class industry standards and ecological and cultural protections to safeguard the Arctic.
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Groups who advocated against the drilling project can take a break, for now.
However, the optimism had by activists and concerned citizens alike may be short lived. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the Beaufort and Chukchi seas hold roughly 25 billion barrels of oil; at todays price of oil, that will sell for $2.3 to 2.5 trillion dollars. It is hard to believe a resource so lucrative will go untouched forever. In fact, Shell has made it quite clear that drilling will resume in 2014 once they implement the that Shell is making. Cindy Shogan, world-class industry standards executive director of Alaska Wilthey spoke about. derness League, made it clear that It is possible, depending on the activism will stop once Arctic the result of the ongoing review drilling has ended permanently. and the readiness of our rigs, and If the top oil company in the frankly, the confidence that les- world has failed in its quest to sons learned from our 2012 drilling drill in the harsh and unpredictprogram have been fully incorpo- able conditions in the arctic, it rated, according to the company. is time to assess whether any oil Some arent convinced by the company can safely drill in the big promises for improvement Arctic Ocean.
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AIESEC presents for the Better Planet Project
lindsay Pinter
The University Center hosted a Better Planet Speaker Series event on March 4, featuring AIESEC (International Association of Students in Economic and Commercial Sciences), which is a student run international internship organization aiming at breaking down international barriers and preparing students to become future leaders. Founded in 1948 after the devastating impact of World War II, AIESEC gives young people an opportunity to discover and develop their potential, as well as create international connections between very different and diverse cultures. Karen Mehltretter, a second-year marketing management student at the University of Guelph and vice president of corporate relations for AIESEC Guelph, explained at the lecture that AIESEC is the first organization in the world to have internships between democratic and communist countries, as well as the first internship organization to provide internships to the black
community, which was huge during that time period. Mehltretter also states that AIESEC encourages its members to strive for six major goals, including activating leadership, demonstrating integrity, living diversity, enjoying participation, striving for excellence and acting sustainably. Every student that joins AIESEC makes their own experiences that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives, said Mehltretter at the talk. The next speaker was Katrina Raymundo, an AIESEC Guelph intern from the Philippines who works for the Organizational Services at the University of Guelph Library. Raymundo discussed her personal experience with AIESEC. beN DerocHie I wanted to experience a lifestyle and culture completely different than The presentation featured individuals who had been involved with aisec in a variety of ways. my own, while also gaining international work experience to assist me responsibilities was very overwhelm- exchange participant who participated her perspective of the world. in the future. She described the ing. She soon realized that she was in a global internship program in India. The world suddenly became a much culture shock that she experienced not alone in this whirlwind. Vandergrendt was amazed at the feel- smaller place. Its important to make upon arriving in Canada, explaining, AIESEC members were there for ing of inclusiveness and acceptance she connections and learn from your exI thought myself to be very proficient me; we became friends and I didnt felt throughout her internship. periences, and AIESEC provided me in English, but when I landed I heard feel so alone anymore. They helped For the first time, during that ex- with an amazing experience to learn. all this slang and I couldnt understand me adjust. perience, I felt that the world could Vandergrendt added, AIESEC is an it. That along with having to figure The final and third speaker was Carly open up its arms and include me. She amazing organization, we are all just out living on my own with bills and Vandergrendt, an AIESEC Guelph explained that the exchange changed a big family.
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suzie ungerleider, better known as oh susanna, treated the ebar to a performance on Feb. 28, sharing the stage with birds of chicago.
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Flo labrie stars as cabaret singer sally bowles in curtain call Productions staging of the broadway musical cabaret at War Memorial Hall March 6 to 9.
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As I traveled, my grandfather revealed himself to me Donisha Prendergast, on how her exploration of Rastafari helped her understand Bob Marley
Everywhere I went I encountered not only Bob Marley and his music, but I encountered Rastafarians of every culture, every nationality. These werent just people wearing dread locks, these were people living the Rasta lifestyle, Scarlett said during a Q&A session. I thought it was a big story, if you consider where it started. In a relatively short period, it has taken root in literally every continent in the world,
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The new boarding House Gallery opened in Guelph on Feb. 28, at the location of the former Guelph civic Museum at Dublin street and Waterloo avenue. Pictured is sculpture Jalouse by James carl.
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March 2 saw east-coast indie rockers sheepman visit the albion Hotel for a show alongside Walrus for a surprisingly intimate performance.
The audience size had increased, albeit marginally, and the sound continued swelling, pausing briefly for a song which was as close to a ballad as had been approached all evening. Alexander demonstrated a devastatingly emotive range, while drummer Murphy and bassist Gravelle stayed completely in tune with each other, ensuring a tightly knit, intimate sound. Alexanders guitar work was heavily laden with effects pedals but they were not used in ex- abruptly short mid-song, in fact. Despite the disruptive early endcess, as can be the issue with such set-ups. ing, the general feeling following On the second-to-last song, the sudden silence was jovial and Sheepman really opened up, show- sincere. The dual sets were equaling off in a freak-out of sorts that ly impressive and pretension-free. resulted in a blistering pace and an While Walrus and Sheepman would unbridled raucousness of orches- return to Halifax shortly, their imtrated noise. Unfortunately, due to pression left on the Albion and on time constraints set by the Albions the handful of concertgoers will reever-popular funk night to fol- main in downtown Guelph. Heres low, Sheepmans set closer was cut to many happy returns.
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Folk rockers The treasures performed a noon hour concert in the uc courtyard on March 1, much to the delight of fans of all ages.
If you havent read any of the new series Before Watchmen, DC Comics homage to Alan Moores sensational graphic novel The Watchmen, put down that textbook and get busy. The first four of the nine titles were released in June of 2012 and the limited edition miniseries is soon coming to an end. The Before Watchmen checklist includes Minutemen, Silk Spectre, Nite Owl, Comedian, Ozymandias, Rorschach, Dr. Manhattan, Dollar Bill and Molach. Each title is the creation of different artists, but solidly based on source material gleaned from the original Watchmen. Minutemen is written and drawn by the fantastic Toronto-based Darwyn Cooke, known for his work on Catwoman, The New Frontier, and adaptations of Richard Starks Parker Dc coMics novels into graphic ones. In the first of the six-issue Minutemen, Cooke brings Moores The Watchmen. The story of Ursula characters to life based on the in- Zandt the Silhouette is of her past formation found in Hollis Masons, fight against child pornographers, a.k.a. Nite Owls, fictional tell-all busting them and saving children biography called Under The Hood. from harm. She and her lover were (If you havent read The Watchmen, brutally murdered as a revenge crime read it and all will be clear!) years later. Hollis Mason has retired from Where Moore gave her characmasked and unmasked crime fight- ter only a paragraph or two in the ing. He is a New York City beat cop original book, Cooke gives Ursula her by day, Nite Owl by night. Masons due in this rendition. Cooke adds to
back beat, and its what drives the the guitarist who throws in a overwhelming majority of popu- couple licks while the lead singlar music. The reason people get it er is trying to introduce the next wrong is that beats one and three song, or the drummer who pracoften intuitively feel stronger. In tices a fill after every tune. Its case you dont have the music annoying for sure, but also untheory background to figure out professional. We came to see you which beat is which, your safe bet play well-rehearsed songs, not is to sync up to the snare drum, practice on stage. which usually accentuates the backbeat. You may find it help- Generic singer-songwriters: They ful to tap or stomp your foot on are a dime a dozen. You better be beats one and three to identify two an impressively innovative songand four. writer, or have a really unique voice, or be a guitar virtuoso. when one of the musicians in Preferably, you are more than the band feels the need to fiddle one of those things, but if you around on their instrument be- are none of them, just stop. As tween songs: You know the type Barenaked Ladies might say, its
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chedelic jazz juxtaposed with soft percussion accompanied by Wilsons smooth vocals. Folk Sinner has layers and a big sound working together to create a unity, forming a complete album. Wilson attributed this to the fact that, all the songs come from the
pop Quizzical
Critical hits (and misses)
tom beedham
Pop culture can be hard to wrap your head around. Operating as a sister column to Pop Machine, Pop Quizzical was born out of a general sense of estrangement that is at times brought on by the entertainment industry and its ambassadors. Come here for a round up of generally mystifying, contradicting, and alienating pop culture tidbits and revel in my frustration by reading my my lack of comprehension hidden behind thinly veiled sarcasm. taylor swift goes all st. peter Hollywood Reporter its probably for that is at this point riding on a label Kanye west does(nt) care what Instead of writing a song about it, other reasons. Mostly boring tax stuff. stretched so thin you barely even asso- you think Taylor Swift has found another way So she probably deserves it, right? Fey ciate the brand with its programming, Because he really doesnt care what to react indirectly to comments Tina has responded by admitting she might Much Music announced it would re- people think of him, Kanye recentFey and Amy Poehler jokingly made at take a page out of Swifts book and do introduce audiences to everyones ly took time to call up Hot 97s DJ favourite sock puppet personality, Enuff to complain about being the Golden Globes about her prefer- a whole song about the experience. ence to become romantically entwined Whats not recognized by most is Ed the Sock on March 13. While the placed seventh on MTVs 10 Hotwith famous men. As the only arbiter the alarming irony that Twist isnt green-haired, cigar chomping, celeb- test MCs list. West said he should of heavenly admittance that matters, really helping Fey and Poehler by rity razzing sock puppet will certainly have been in the top five, and comTaylor Swift reacted to the digs by cit- circulating this information. As one reel back Much audiences from the plained that he was probably only ing Katie Couric, who she told Vanity modestly following in the footsteps of 90s and Ed will appear on Much pro- exempted from that bracket beFair was one of her favourite people be- Jesus, shouldnt she try to help these grams New.Music.Live. and Video on cause the list makers didnt like cause she said to me she had heard a lost souls? Are her bangs doomed to Trial, Muchs decision surely comes his newest Cruel Summer album quote that she loved, that said, Theres burn in a special place in hell too?! as a recent effort in attempting to get a minor indicator of buzz deflaaway with avoiding the morality test- tion that should surely not prevent a special place in hell for women who dont help other women. Poehler is ed the sock returns to Much Music ing task of obtaining copyrights for someone from being considered okay with the news that she is going In its ongoing bid to test our under- airing music videos, and instead airing worthy of inclusion among the to hell, although she admitted to the standing and tolerance of a channel longer blocks of house content. worlds hottest five MCs.
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Moonraker explores uncertainty of memory
nick revington
Nadine Mahers show at Zavitz gallery Feb. 25 to March 1, entitled Moonraker, explored the themes of memory and the questioning of our perceptions through painting. Most of the paintings were based on memories, some recent and others more distant. Maher often used bold colours with an evenness of tone to represent memory, which the artist referred to as imaginative logic. I just like to use my imagination to find what I can logically put in the painting, said Maher. Like if its a room, then I know theres a floor, its not going to fade out anywhere, so I just make it all one big colour, and Im not sure what else is on there, but I know that for sure. Maher contrasted this with representations of memory in movies, in which images are hazy and white around the edges. A particular shortcoming of memory, of course, is that it can be
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realized that all of my drawings were not really that adequate to paint from. There were lines missing, I didnt know what colour anything was, so I just tried to make it up as I went when I was making the paintings, explained Maher. So theres some weird things and mistakes in them that I really like, that happened in all of them. All of them have a weird mistake for some reason. Similarly, our inability to factcheck our memories was on display in the piece Too Fast, Too Low, and Checkered. This painting featured a white- and red-checkered silhouette of an airplane against a sky blue backdrop. After Maher and a friend witnessed an aircraft pass at low altitude and high speed, Mahers friend insisted it had a checkered pattern while Maher insisted it did not. But I decided to include that anyway, NaDiNe MaHer because it was a weird discrepancy of memory for all I know maybe it did, Nadine Mahers exhibit, Moonraker, at Zavitz gallery the week of Feb. 25, represented the vagueness of memory with solid colours lacking detail rather than creating hazy edges. but I cant go back and check it again, said Maher. In the end, Moonraker exposes the unreliable, a trait Maher used as an choose to celebrate these flaws, such different places and drawing buildadvantage. A number of the artists as Building (Red and Green) or ings and stuff like that and bringing space between plausibility and skepworks openly engage with the un- Building (Bailey Park). them back to the studio and trying ticism, forcing us to draw conclusions certainty inherent in memory and I was going around campus and to paint them. But when I got back I we can never truly verify.
Roisin Lyder
I am currently an undergraduate student in Human Kinetics and have been heavily involved in student leadership across campus, mainly focusing on Interhall Council to advocate for the rights and opinions of residence students. During my four years on IHC, I have gained valuable experience and skills to allow me to thrive in any leadership role. I have an extensive network, professional and social, across campus that can allow me to seek information and relevant stakeholders quite easily. I plan to utilize my networks to create an open and progressive decision-making body for the undergraduate population. To summarize my platform, it would be to work for the student voices. I am extremely dedicated to finding and abiding by the student voice, and I plan to actively seek out student feedback during large decision-making processes in order to best advocate for what students want. I also want to re-integrate the CSA with the rest of campus and its stakeholders by utilizing my already well-developed relationships with campus professionals. If you are a student, I represent you, and voting for me will ensure your voice is heard.
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From March 6 to March 8, all undergraduate students will be able represent them at various levels in the next academic yea through each student The Ontarion asked each candidate two questions. The first of the two the biggest areas for improvement (or complete overhaul) at
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Dominica McPherson
Kristian Adomait
Where are the jobs? Why isnt there more space? What are these people doing with my money? These are questions Ive heard continuously over the past five years. We deserve greater outreach and promotion for student jobs, a long-term commitment and solution to student space, providing adequate financial training to CSA clubs, and increased transparency with the CSAs budget. I promise to bring this to you. I have been involved with the CSA in many capacities, advocating student space and a bottled water free campus. Ive worked closely with the current HRO Commissioner and I am very aware of the major tasks that will face this portfolio in the new academic year. As the current CSA Clubs Coordinator and VP of Finance for the CBSSC, and through my involvement with Residence Life Staff, Interhall Council, Hospitality Services and the Central Student Association, I believe I am well qualified for the job and ready to work from day one. My name is Charles Hamilton, vote for me for Human Resources and Operations Commissioner.
I believe in a strong student union a vocating for your rights and interes The CSA should act as your resourc uniting student voices and efforts f positive change. Being in this positi has awarded me with the experien and skill set necessary to take it to new level. I have been a strong voice for great tap water access and for the stude demand to end the sale of bottled w ter on campus. Ive heard from stu etary needs, affordability, etc. is s committed to facilitating a task forc your concerns. With Ontario having the highest tu portant to me to continue the figh strong lobbying efforts to the unive secondary education on their prior to be involved! This year, I have learned about how campuses a safer space. Next year, culture on campus that prevents dis ing with you to take action for a saf
Kara Bonis
My name is Tyler Valiquette and students should vote for me for three reasons: improved campus safety, municipal engagement and enhanced transit. The University of Guelph campus is a great community. However, there are issues that should be addressed. Sexual assault is a reality and we need to make the services for survivors more apparent and accessible. I will publish sexual assault pamphlets in first year orientation packages so students have better access to information. There are political happenings at the municipal level that students need to be aware of. Residential licensing and the nuisance bylaw are examples. If approved, these will directly impact students. I plan to keep students informed through my experience in media. I am the videographer at the cannon, I sat on the board and wrote for The Ontarion and I have a news show at CFRU. I know how to engage students. The cost of transit continues to increase. The quality of service must increase with it. I am going to create a student survey to acquire student feedback in order to better present our thoughts to city officials and the transit board.
Tyler Valiquette
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to vote in the CSA elections, choosing the five commissioners who will ar. Voting is done through email, and the ballot is available s Gryph Mail account. o is printed here. The answer to the second question, What do you see as t the University of Guelph? are available at theontarion.com.
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uition fees in the country, its imht against increases. This requires ersity and governments to see postrity lists with multiple ways for you
w other student unions make their I plan to be proactive in building a scrimination and violence by workfer campus.
I believe students should vote for me because, if elected, I will actively work towards representing the entire undergraduate student body through offering an unbiased opinion and remaining non-partisan. I promise to fight for and defend your academic rights, advocate for students self-identified as having a disability, and expand campus sustainability. I plan to assess the viability and demand for a Fall semester reading week/long weekend, increase awareness of CSD services, and advocate for phasing out of bottled water on campus. I will work WITH administration through previous ties rather than against it in achieving measurable outcomes.
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Find out why yellow on the womens national teams jersey is an affront to your intelligence and a crime against our Canadian identity.
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I think playing catcher in professional baseball is one of the hardest jobs in the world of sport. There are so many minute things going on in a baseball game: the defensive positioning, working good pitch counts, setting up out pitches, and controlling oddball pitchers. Be it a 75-mile per hour knuckleball that floats away from the catchers glove, or a 108-mile per hour heater from Nolan Ryan, youve got to be a little nuts to want to squat and Charlie riedel catch. So its surprising that baseball is This weeks From the Bleachers discussing the possibility of remov- investigates the excitement and ing the home-plate collision from the potential for catastrophe when game. A collision at home plate gen- the base runner and catcher erally occurs when a runner attempts collide at home plate. to advance from third to home, but when the throw is ahead of the runner defending a small patch of earth a little and the catcher stands in front of the bigger than a laptop, and it is withplate to secure the out and protect the out fail the great visual descriptor of run, the runner can choose to barrel what happens when an unstoppable through the catcher and attempt to jar force meets an immovable object. Its the ball loose in order to score the run. incredible, and the only rival for exIts an incredibly violent moment in citement in baseball is stealing home a sport that doesnt require violence as which coincidentally can cause a
tag up at third and wait for the catch, prepared to tag up and run home. The throw from center field comes in before you reach the plate, and the catcher bends his knees slightly and braces for impact. Youre running full speed, trying to send the game into extra innings and give your team a
18 w w w.t h e on ta r ion . c om sports & HealtH potentially harmful nanoparticles found in tire crumb
The rubber material used in modern artificial turfs may cause asbestos-like symptoms
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Modern playing surfaces used as alternatives to natural grass are becoming the norm in the northern parts of North America. Climatic challenges, labour costs, and athletic preference have led to the installation of many artificial surfaces, the majority of which use pulverized car tires as a padding and grit material in the new surfaces. The use of this tire crumb might initially seem beneficial an avenue for recycling old car tires by chopping up the rubber material and spreading it over the new fields. The universitys soccer complex, field house, varsity field, and alumni stadium all sport these artificial surfaces. Car tires are 30 per cent carbon black nanoparticles, which are not in themselves harmful, so long as they are firmly attached to another material. However, many of these particles are found as carbon nanotubes, a human-engineered material that groups carbon particles in such a way as to produce nanotubes, or minute cylinders that increase the strength and rigidity of the rubber its being manufactured with. A carbon nanotube is 10,000 times smaller than a human hair, and structurally ten times stronger than steel. These nanotubes, now in more contact with the atmosphere based on a massive increase in surface area (like say, a football field), could yield a higher release of these nanotubes into the atmosphere. Disturbing the particles on the playing surface, as is natural to most athletic endeavors, yields a higher potential for these nanotubes to enter the atmosphere. New research out of the Queens Medical Research Institute at the University of Edinburgh and the MRC Center for Inflammation Research in Scotland suggests the potential danger of these particles. The nanotube possesses a structure that mimics the structure of asbestos, a material formerly used as an insulation product in building construction. Dramatic exposure to asbestos, like nanotubes, can lead to serious health concerns. The shape of the nanotube allows for clean entry into the bodys major systems, but the shape is also large enough that the immune system cannot fight it off. Essentially, it becomes trapped in the body and the particles accumulate. The accumulation of those particles can lead to trouble breathing, scarring of lung tissue, and the possible development of cancerous cells. Since the size of the nanotube is so small, the potential exists that the particles could move from the lungs into other organs of the body, causing havoc on the bodys lifesupporting systems, according to Peter Gehr of the University of Bern in Switzerland. While more research is required, the reach of findings such as these could be huge, given the number of artificial playing surfaces in use. Just something to think about the next time you see those little black dots spray up from behind an athlete on the field.
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is the urban environment making it difficult to get healthy? research by James sallis investigates the healthy-living potential of urbanized areas.
to Sallis, who recognizes that those in disrepair are not used as often as their well-maintained counterparts. Makes you wonder how many might walk to school if the cowpath wasnt covered in four inches of ice in the winter.
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The iconic black liquid and foamy off-white head makes a Guinness one of the most immediately recognized pints on the bar. In fact by 2007, 10 million glasses of Guinness were enjoyed each day, and the brew was sold in over 150 countries. In 1759 Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000-year lease for the site of the first brewery St. James Gate in Dublin, Ireland. A century and a half later in 1914, the brewery produced three million wooden barrels full of the delicious beer annually; the wood barrels remained part of the brewing process until 1963. Despite bans on luxury exports during WWII, Guinnesss local markets kept the business alive. Continued emphasis on marketing and brand innovation has kept Guinness as not only a staple in the beer world, tall cans at the LCBO, and at but a staple of the Irish economy draught taps throughout Guelph. as well. The secret to good Guinness is the Today, the most commonly introduction of nitrogen into the
The taste is unique, and the roasted barley is finely paired with a mild sweetness, notes of walnut, and a light hopping...
beer during the pour. This creates the smooth, uniform head that is desirable atop any pint, and contributes to the smooth mouth-feel and fine carbonation of the brew. The result is the drinkers access to the finer roasted flavours of the beer, a result of the impeccably regulated and contract-grown barley that is unmalted but roasted to exact specifications. Nitrogen injection occurs through an in-line system at the pub, but draught cans, another of Guinness innovations, feature the widget a small plastic ball that traps nitrogen, carbon dioxide, Courtesy and beer. When the pressure in the can drops (from opening) the learn about the unique history widget flies around, effectively of guinness and the 254-year agitating the beer and producing old brewing tradition that goes the smooth head. into every pint of this delicious The taste is unique, and the dry irish stout. roasted barley is finely paired with a mild sweetness, notes of mood for a drink this month, walnut, and a light hopping that reach for the beer 250 years of doesnt steal from the brews in- brewing has crafted, and realize tention as a dry Irish stout. why you too will soon be saying, My goodness, my Guinness! So if you find yourself in the
God Bless You, Is Cried as King Inspects slums in Glasgow As Italy was bombing Ethiopia in an air attack, King Edward VIII paid a visit to the tenements of Glasgow, where he had actual conversations with the people subjected to living in the overcrowded and dirty spaces. The reporter wrote that the King spoke to a young boy in a pretty casual tone (for those times at least), replying to the kids question of Are you really the new king? with Yes, little man, I am. His Majesty visited six flats, and in a likewise casual manner, knocked on the door of each one to speak to the tenants about the issues they were experiencing living in the slums. According to the article, the King arrived in the city in a special carriage attached to a regular train, which reflected his principles of modesty, despite his monarchial title. (The Globe and Mail March 6, 1936) Ghana celebrates independence In the first step to rid Africa of colonial rule, Ghana declared independence from Britain on this day, 56 years ago. While the day was marked with celebrations and included speeches by the Duchess of Kent, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan, and the countrys first Prime Minister, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Political instability persisted in the country through to 1992, when a referendum was held to introduce a multiparty system, according to The BBC. Jerry Rawlings was elected president during this time, and was attributed with leaving a legacy of democracy. (The BBC March 6, 1957) Hunger Causes petrograd riots Rioting by the Russian people in Petrograd (now St. Petersburg) began the February Revolutions in the country on this day. A dispatch sent to The New York Times detailed the damage done to shops and factories in the city, and noted the excitement of the crowds, some of which simply stood by and watched other people make trouble. According to the report, The people have cheerfully endured every manner of inconvenience throughout the long Winter in obtaining food supplies [] however, there has been witnessed the phenomenon of [bread] shortage in certain quarters of the city of the staple food of the common people. Besides the hunger, the loss of faith in Czar Nicholas II as a result of mass government corruption, the failing economy, and Russias involvement in WWI helped spark the revolution, which culminated in his abdication of the throne on March 11. (The New York Times March 8, 1917) Compiled by Alicja Grzadkowska
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sex can be a great way to relieve stress. As long as the parties involved use proper protection and keep up with their health and contact each other if an STI comes into play its pretty safe as well. Slut shaming is nonsensical in this light, but still persists within everyday life cat callers objectify womens bodies, but baulk when these women decide to take charge of their own sexuality. A 16-yearold girl gets harassed online because she chose to wear a top that exposed her midriff. She is punished for her confidence, for her choices, for her pride and her body. Why? Its not wrong for women to be sexual, or to be confident, or to make their own choices without regard for the male gaze. A woman can dress herself how she wants, when she wants, and theres nothing wrong with that. She is autonomous. She deserves respect. We, as a modern society, should do away with notions of women as property and virginity as an object to be lost, given away, or taken. It is necessary for all peoples not just those bestowed with a vagina to act out against such dehumanising practices such as slut shaming, and embrace the fact that other people exist independently of what occurs
Movements like slutWalk have responded to a deep enculturation of slut shaming by reclaiming the word slut in an effort to render its culturally accepted definitions nonsensical.
within the bedroom. Stop cat calling, stop sexual harassment, stop thinking others are asking for it or that dressing in a certain way means you can ignore autonomy in favour of focusing on what has occurred between a persons legs. Social change begins with you, the reader. If you have a question youd like answered by Love/Sex/You, send an email to oneditor@uoguelph.ca with l/s/Y in the subject line.
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undoubtedly adorable, guide dogs in training are working puppies, and students should understand the associated boundaries.
you shouldnt assume wed be okay with it either. Were honestly a lovely group of people, if I do say so myself, and take pleasure in mingling with others and educating them about our program. So it makes sense for all of us if you contribute to that training in a positive way. Its a woof-woof situation for everyone.
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After hosting the Oscars, Seth MacFarlane came under fire for his sexist and offensive jokes. Every time this happens I mean every time inept viewers put down their cans of frosting long enough to make a blog post about a comedian that went too far I feel we are de-evolving as a species. Lets consider taking offense. What does this mean? It means that you felt something someone (in this case a comedian) said wasnt satisfying. Either you didnt think it was funny, it was rude, or it was oppressive. Make no mistake MacFarlane took his place among the oppressive machine that belittled women; his jokes were oppressive to women. But what happens in these incidents is that the joke tellers and writing catch the brunt of the angry backlash. I argue that this is exactly the wrong thing to do. MacFarlanes We Saw your Boobs song is taking the most heat over the controversy. In the catchy tune, he outlines all the movies in which the viewer can catch a glimpse at the breasts of prominent actors (in the Jodie Foster sense of the word). Personally, I thought it was hilarious. I took part in the oppressive machine; I am part of the problem? Not really. We firebomb MacFarlanes performance, but swoon at the pageantry of the red carpet. We put these same women whose breasts were in admiration in the song and make this stand a pedestal so we can rank how they look on a scale from one to Charlize Theron. This is okay? Frankly, some of the comments about womens dresses are downright mean, but a song about how much MacFarlane loves their bodies is met with so much scorn. Whats going on here? Comedians or anyone who writes comedy at a professional level are only mirrors. They are paid to say the things that we cannot say in normal company. They act as magnifiers to the ephemeral problems that create the aforementioned oppressive systems. But still, we act in the name of the offended to stop these criticisms. Ill have early onset crows feet because of the amount of times I furl my brow at people who claim to be offended. I dont know what this means. For some, this is some sort of defense against bad words, or blue comedy. So youre offended, so what? What comes from that? Usually, nothing. Sometimes, reform. Sometimes, a comedian says something that we disagree with so badly, we do something to change the paradigm. Humour is a criticism. MacFarlanes joke about Rihanna and Chris Brown was a criticism about domestic abuse. His sexist
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seth MacFarlane came under fire for sexist jokes after hosting this years academy awards.
jokes were a criticism of the entire sexist milieu that is the Oscars. Comedy is self-defeating when it comes to bad jokes. If a joke is so outrageous, racist, sexist, etc., it will fall flat, and likely, wont be told again. Your silence is more threatening to a joke than your cries of offense. If a joke is sick enough to upset people, maybe they should concern themselves with the society that allows such an oppressive standard, not the court jesters who bring it to the forefront. What worries me the most, and why I feel that every jokeyes, every and any jokeshould be free to be told publically is that once we begin to stifle these freedoms, it may never stop. Either everything should be made fun of, or nothing should be (the latter of which is certainly fucked up on an Orwellian scale). Once again, if youre offended, good. Do something about it. Change the way women are utilized (I chose that word for a reason) in main-stream media. What we should not be doing is getting rid of the people that force us to think about such problems in the first place. Chris Carr is Editor-in-Chief of The Cannon. Inordinate Ordnance publishes every Thursday in The Cannon and in The Ontarion. The opinions posted on thecannon.ca reflect those of their author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Central Student Association and the Guelph Campus Co-op, or The Ontarion.
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Bike Centre, SHAC, FoodBank, SafeWalk and the Bullring. The CSA is also in the process of creating new student positions: an Environmental Sustainability Coordinator and an Outreach and Promotion Coordinator. These new positions will provide
e m pl oy m e n t fo r s t u d e n t s , strengthen our connection with students, and make the CSA a leader on campus with a commitment to sustainability and advocacy on environmental issues. This March 6, 7 and 8, vote yes to better your student union!
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to partake in a process to prove that our department deserves to be saved. In this fending-for-ourselves strategy, many have lost sight of what we have all given up. This begs the question: does it have to be this way? The answer is a definite no. One doesnt have to start investigating our universitys budget to figure out that our sisters and brothers in CUPE 1334 (Trades, Services, and Maintenance) are already stretched incredibly thin, especially considering the fact that enrolment has increased. One doesnt have to go too deep to realize that we are paying more year after year and getting less. Paying more for larger class sizes; paying more for less TAs per class; paying more for less overall one-onone time with professors. We are already on a tight budget. You can see the effect of this very clearly in workers faces and in students desperate eyes searching for a place to just sit down and breathe. learning to year-round university There has been a push this past schooling. year by the provincial government When did it come to this? When to restructure education an analysis did it become a race to see which of how to standardize research and department doesnt get the boot? learning. They have recommend- When did it become just a number ed everything from more online crunching exercise? We dont have
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didnt put up their hands in defeat, nor did they point at their colleagues as possible targets. We need to do the same today; strategize for a united front against the cuts and stand up to the big bully upstairs.
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The major changes proposed underestimate consumers knowledge of the contents of innutritious food, and likely will make little difference in slimming down the provinces obese children.
Its becoming a very expensive problem Health Minister Deb Matthews told reporters. Matthews has pledged to act on the recommendations of the 63-page report. Although exceedingly more proactive than the Ontario Medical Associations formerly proposed
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at the moment his name is rob, but this is always subject to change again. This dwarf bunny loves to lick peoples hands (who doesnt?). he understands that he needs to go into his cage when hes thirsty, but doesnt yet understand that he needs to go into his cage to go to the bathroom. Perhaps his confusion is linked to his lack of a sure identity.
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thursday March 7 Stratford Shakespeare Lecture Series @ Your Guelph Public Library. The GPL and the Stratford Shakespeare Festival present four thought-provoking lectures based on this seasons plays. Each evening lecture features local Shakespearean experts. 7pm, Main Library (100 Norfolk St.). March 7, 14, 21and 28. Admission free. www.library.guelph.on.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! www.uoguelph.ca/ sofam/ International Womens Day Event Representing Women and HIV: Conceptions and Misconceptions with Dr. Linda Hunter, Assistant Professor Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Noon in JT Powell, Rm 207, U of G. www.gwwomenincrisis.org Seventh Annual Creative Music Symposium March 6th 8th. The three day annual event presented by the Music Students Association, Music Department, and School of Fine Art and Music showcases student performances, interdisciplinary forums, keynote speakers, guest artists, and open classes. www.uoguelph.ca/ sofam/music/symposium. Free. Interested in being a veterinarian? Animal lover just interested in learning more? OVC Mini Vet School every Thursday in March (March 7-28) offers 2 lectures a night on topics from animal welfare to anatomy! Register at www.ovcminivetschool.ca
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