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While the fee increase did not get approved, there may be other attempts to find a community coordinator for the LGBTQ community in the future.
Fee Committee was declined for a of a tuition freeze (or cutbacks), number of reasons. It wasnt that and on the other hand, there is the members didnt support the the reality that scaling back fees initiative and good spirited intent will also scale back the rather proto create a sense of safety and be- gressive intentions of ideas such as longing for students on campus. the one proposed by the LGBTQ It was the issue of raising fees that community. was cause for concern among the Townshend noted that the committee. Aboriginal Resource Centre on The decision to decline the pro- campus and the Office of Interposal reveals a dichotomy. On one cultural Affairs are the models that hand, there are many students theyre looking at replicating, both walking around campus with the of which have three staff positions. red square badge on their backAlong with the proposal were pack, representing their support over 900 signatures on a petition, 37 e-mails of support, and an additional 721 signatures online. Granted, the support of such a position wasnt unanimous, but it did present the committee with overwhelming evidence that despite the reluctance to raise fees by most students, there is still a substantial population that can be convinced to raise fees if it is for an idea that they support. The CSA also gave its endorsement for increasing support for LGBTQ students, but acknowledged ...se e lg btq pag e 4
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Attempt at longest chain of bracelets will link community in fight against HIV/AIDS
Stacey Aspinall
A world record may soon be broken in Guelph. At an event held on March 15 in the University Centre, Bracelet of Hope announced plans to break a world record: the organization will aim to create the longest chain of linked bracelets. The event also featured guest speakers and included the unveiling of a new mural from Murals of Hope. Bracelet of Hope is a Guelphbased organization that was founded in 2005 by local physician Dr. Anne-Marie Zajdlik. The grassroots organization engages Canadians in the fight against AIDS in Lesotho, Africa. The organization sells signature red and white beaded bracelets to raise funds and encourage awareness.
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Sian Matweys mural brightens both hospital waiting rooms and the University Centre during the Bracelet of Hope challenge.
Bracelet of Hope will attempt to create the longest chain of linked bracelets to break the current world record of 3,799 bracelets in one chain. The beaded bracelets are widely recognized as a symbol of hope and positivity, and represent unity in the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS. Groups throughout the city are encouraged to build chains, and the chains will be brought together at the World AIDS Day Celebration on Nov. 30 at the River Run Centre to see if the current record has been surpassed. The first speaker at the event was Dr. Alastair Summerlee, president and vice-chancellor of the university. Ive had the privilege of being in many parts of Africa, and the effort that we need to continue to put in, to deal with HIV/AIDS, is ongoing, said Summerlee. Dr. Anne-Marie Zajdlik, the founder of Bracelet of Hope, also spoke at the event. We have a longstanding relationship with the University of Guelph. The campaign is now about seven years old. It has helped establish an HIV/AIDS clinic in Lesotho, saving thousands of lives, and it has now spread its wings into the community, helping to create jobs for people in Lesotho, and support for AIDS orphans. Zajdlik spoke about the goals of organization, and believes that the goal of ending AIDS is attainable, through treatment. We believe that we are going to end the AIDS pandemic in Lesotho, and we believe that Guelph is going to do that. It seems like a huge goal, but as an HIV/AIDS treating physician, I understand that we have the medications now available, and if we could provide them to the people in Lesotho, we would stop the pandemic there, Zajdlik said. A new mural titled Together in Solidarity, painted by University of Guelph art student Shaylah Costello, was presented at the event, through the Mural of Hope initiative. Parttime fundraiser Sian Matwey initially started the charity as a way to brighten hospital waiting rooms, and has painted 45 murals for charity. After an accident, Matwey is unable to paint, but brought the idea to Bracelet of Hope. The mural located in the UC represents the work the organization has done, as well as raising money that supports wellness centres, foster homes, and income generating projects. During the World Record Attempt, Bracelet of Hope will be selling two bracelets for five dollars one bracelet to wear, and one that will go on the chain. It is now up to the community of Guelph to see if this record can be broken, for a good cause.
Trending topics on news sites and Twitter often have the most discussion surrounding them for various reasons relating to the level of public interest they garner, and the topics entertainment factor. This week on the National Post website, seven trending topics covered cultural figures like Pope Francis and Justin Bieber (both arguably religiously followed by millions), technology, and the country that recently threatened the U.S. with nukes. Because of how news is received today, skimming through trending topics is often an easy way to keep updated on whats going on in the world, even if youre a student swamped with assignments and midterms. It helps that most people are talking about the topics, so even if youre not reading through news sites, you can still keep up with global affairs. The Ontarion quizzed an unsuspecting student on which topics from the National Post trending list theyre familiar with, as well as which ones interested them. The Ontarion: Galaxy S4. Raminder Jassal, first year student: Yes, Ive heard of it. The Ontarion: Pope Francis. RJ: Yes, heard of him. The Ontarion: Rob Ford. RJ: Yes, have heard of him. The Ontarion: Magnotta. RJ: No. The Ontarion: That was the guy who mutilated the chemical engineering student last year. RJ: Oh yes, have heard of him. The Ontarion: Trudeau. RJ: Yes. The Ontarion: North Korea. RJ: Yes. The Ontarion: Bieber. RJ: Yeswho hasnt? The Ontarion: Which one of these topics is the most interesting to you and why? RJ: Galaxy S4. Its just advertised everywhere. Everywhere I look, they have some sort of advertisement about it. I was looking for a new phone [too]. The Ontarion: And which topic is the least interesting? RJ: Justin Bieber. The Ontarion: Good answer. Thanks to the participant 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.
We believe that we are going to end the AIDS pandemic in Lesotho, and we believe that Guelph is going to do that. Anne-Marie Zajdlik
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... lg btq c onti nu e d that raising fees is not the right way to go about it at this point. Raising fees, even a small amount, is too sensitive an issue on campus. This is the position of the CSA who wrote to the committee endorsing the idea of increasing support for LGBTQ students, but opposing the increase in fees, said Townshend , on the statements made by the CSA. The CSA recently proposed a raise of their own in a referendum question proposed to students during the elections, which was rejected by students.
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Israeli Apartheid Week brings up controversial topics that some feel need to be addressed in the context of current affairs in the Middle East.
What right do non-ethnic cleansed peoples have to decide the fate of those [Palestinians] not in this room? The question was important as well as deflating. It is part of the same debate we hear here in Canada regarding the state of our native population; a correlation Shaindlinger made on numerous occasions to add perspective and familiarity to the conversation. During Shaindlingers time in Palestine, she spoke about her interactions with the locals in the small towns bordering the infamous walls that separate the two feuding states. There was one particularly moving picture that the audience was shown. It displayed a group of Palestinians looking up to the top of the wall where armored Israeli soldiers stood. The photo presented a juxtaposition as it showed streets and fields blanketed in a smog of tear gas. Outside a plethora of stories from Shaindlingers experience in the perpetual warzones of the Palestinian-Israeli border, there was discussion on how to improve relations between the two nations going forward. A one-nation state has certainly been discussed, Shaindlinger said. I questioned Shaindlinger on this proposition and she acknowledged the trouble of implementing this idea there is the problem of what western powers from
D.C. to Ottawa to London would think of such a proposition. Western economies are built upon a liberal philosophy that focuses heavily on free-market capitalism, an economic system Shaindlinger says will not work Now comes the task of finding alsufficiently in creating prosperity in Israel, Palestine, and the ternative ways to establish a more welcoming community for LGBTQ rest of the region. As optimistic as the individual students here at Guelph, though stories of valour within the Pal- Townshend is reluctant to comestinian community were, there ment on how they plan to proceed were also undertones of pessi- going forward. At this point, we havent settled mism in respect to the seemingly on a plan of action with regards to endless troubles emanating from the crisis between Israel and Pal- next steps, so I think it would be estine. It leaves you with the premature to be discussing it with ominous feeling that things may The Ontarion. Whatever we do, have to get worse before they well be continuing to seek student input. begin to get better.
At this point, we havent settled on a plan of action with regards to next steps [] Whatever we do, well be continuing to seek student input. Barry Townshend
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Panel discussion on deportation and community involvement
Lindsay Pinter
On March 18, the (Im)migrant and Refugee Rights Coalition of Guelph-Wellington hosted a discussion panel titled, Talking about Deportation and Community Responses to it as the first event of the (Im)migrant Myth busting Week. This panel welcomed special guests Yvonne Runstedler and Matthew Behrens to discuss deportation and help others understand the procedure behind it. Behrens is the founder of the Anne Frank Sanctuary Committee, and has worked diligently to advocate for justice with those who do not have their full citizenship. He explained the hardships that those facing deportation go through. A lot of the things that these people go through are not widely known, because the community turns away when it is brought up, Behrens noted, as he explained how many immigrants are judged on whether they can stay in Canada based on the country that they derive from. If a family comes from a country which is considered a working democracy, that will greatly influence the type of healthcare that they get or even if they can stay in Canada. That is not fair, thats actually the definition of discrimination. Runstedler explored the topics further, explaining that, These people are terrified of what theyll face when they return to their country. If a person is afraid of water, you dont throw them in the deep end. The speakers also emphasized the need for community involvement to help these families. Many Canadians turn away when they hear about this sort of thing. What we need to be doing is getting involved, having discussions, [and] taking initiatives to help, explained Runstedler. Write letters, create or sign a petition, be active in social media to spread the word. We need to change this political climate. Fuerza-Puwersa is an all-volunteer group in Guelph that aims at exposing the hardships that migrants in the Canadian working
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maintains tools for use in metalworking, woodworking, building electronics and more. Afelskie stated that the availability of the resources at Diyode has assisted in making construction possible, and that the workshop prioritized the yurt as an important project. However, that is not to say that the yurt is the only thing going on at the workshop. We have another member who is converting a shipping container into a house, said Diyode president Simon Clark. With projects like these, Diyode has managed to create such
a tight-knit community of DIY enthusiasts. The company has an inclusive mindset, and is constantly hosting events, some of which are open to everyone. On the first and third Friday of each month, for example, Diyode hosts a Five-Dollar Fixit workshop, during which anyone can bring in a broken item and, for five dollars, watch members attempt to fix it. For Afelski and Richan, time will tell what their experience living in the yurt will be like. Paying less for electricity expenses might be a major draw for future participants, like students, in housing projects similar to the yurt.
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Hunger Awareness Weeks volunteers organized a series of interesting and dynamic events centered on food insecurity.
For students interested in learning about cooking on a budget, the Foodbank offers a student cookbook through their website, and provides tips on eating on a budget for those who could not make it to the class. On March 15, a discussion with Steve Stacey, the director of the newly opened community food centre, and a 24-hour fast led by UFWH took place in the UC. The goal of the fast was to raise money for local food security. Participants could take part in a variety of activities to occupy their time, such as bread-making. Besides introducing students to a variety of food-related topics, the aim of the week, which is an annual series of events held at the university, is to show how food security issues are manifested at the university and in the local community. Despite living in the area, people may not realize that others in Guelph and the surrounding regions are experiencing food security. Images of poverty in foreign parts of the world are predominantly associated with hunger, and not images of students or community members who may likewise be dealing with these issues. The media especially only portrays hunger on the international level, so its important to remind people that their peers may also experience food security issues, said Skelton. Raising awareness for these issues helps create a network of people who can help combat the problem, according to Skelton. Hunger Awareness Week is not the only way that awareness of food security is displayed at the university. The CSA Foodbank holds food drives during the year as well as hosting their own workshops on combating food security.
The fair promoted anti-bullying towards people whose disabilities are not necessarily visible to everyone.
Students are encouraged to choose words wisely and with kindness with the aim to help others feel included, understood, encouraged, and supported; things we value in our community, said Bowman. March is Disability Awareness Month, and communities all over Canada are celebrating diversity and erasing misconceptions about mental health. Guelph is not the only university with an InvisAbilities chapter; Brock, Queens, McMaster, Trent, and the University of Toronto also have a group representing the organization. The Wellness Centre encourages students to think before they speak, because just as words have the potential to facilitate the ending of the stigma, they can also be detrimental to someones emotional and physical well-being.
McCanns Shorts
Book launch for Guelph-raised author
finish. Since graduating from the U of G, McCann has been a teacher, carpenter/contractor, artist, Colleen McDonell writer, sailor, marine rescue coxswain, father, and now a I m a g i n e h i t c h h i k i n g f r o m writer. A natural storyteller, he Guelph to Tijuana in the late was encouraged to write down 60s, or secretly selling your his experiences. Porsche roadster to Steve McThis whole thing started with Queen, the American actor who me there are three or four was nicknamed the King of stories I would tell [people], Cool. McCann explained on why he You can find such stories in began writing. Crashing BevMcCanns Shorts , a collection erly Hills, for instance, is a of 20 biographical stories by really interesting story. Its a Dermot McCann, who launched Halloween story I wont spoil the book on March 18 at eBar. it [but] I end up at a house of The author was born in Bel- someone famous. fast, Ireland but his family Despite a blizzardy Monday moved to Guelph when he was night, eBar was full of Mcthree years old, and he grew up Canns friends, family, and Wendy Shepherd in Guelph, graduating from the fans there to celebrate McDermot McCann reads excerpts from his book of short stories, McCanns Shorts, to a riveted audience at university in 1970. His stories Canns True tales of an Irish span across his time in Ontario, immigrant! McCann treat- the E-bar on March 18. and Los Angeles, to where he ed the audience to a reading resides today, on a sailboat in of Vegetarian Non-Smoking The book has a real nostalgic the Victoria Harbour. Handyman, which describes pull for a lot of people, exhis search for work that led to plained McCann. an exciting year in Los AngeMcCanns Shorts , in the les. The author also shared The tradition of Irish storytelling, Year After JFK, an earlier piece includes hilarious tales but also Rafaela , about staying with his young- those of tragedy and loss, such er cousin Malachy in New York as capsizing on Lake Huron on a catamaran and his girlfriend at age 14. Guelph pops up in many of dying of hypothermia before his stories of growing up, as help could arrive. him and his friends adventured McCanns next book, In the around town and only had three Name of God , is about halfrules to live by: Dont get in way finished. It is a larger trouble, dont get hurt, and you story of his family coming from Belfast to Canada, and have to be home for dinner. how religion took a toll on In one story, McCann stands up to his French teacher at the family. It has more of the the original Bishop Macdonell gravity that his short stories High School, beside the Church couldnt convey, and will be of Our Lady. In another, him very Guelph-focused. and his buddies visit the city Whats McCanns favourite He was constantly being told dump, build themselves a go- Guelph memory? Sneaking into you should write a book, and kart, and race it around town, a concert by The Band at the U so he eventually did, which even zooming down the daunt- of G gymnasium in 68 or 69. It was all about adventure. took four years form start to ing hill on Toby Drive.
The book has a real nostalgic pull for a lot of people - Dermot McCann, author of McCanns Shorts
Monologues , and the assistant producer, writer, and performer. Were taking a bit of a risk, I think, by putting it together, said Harvey. The reason were doing it is because the things that are in The Mending Monologue s are really relevant to the conversations of cycles of violence, and the culture of violence, and without them it seems you are missing part of the story. The cast of The Mending Monologues includes both male-identified people and female-identified people, and provides a good introduction to feminism according to Kingsbury. The Mending Monologues tackled serious topics such as childhood abuse, how rape affects loved ones, and the Jerry Sandusky controversy, as well mira beth as more lighthearted pieces on tantra and an account of the The casts of The Mending Monologues and The Vagina Monologues let loose after their performances on first time using Craigslist for March 16 at War Memorial Hall. sex-work. People who are coming to assaulted or who support [the] others evoked a lot of laughs, the optional monologue from see The Vagina Monologues are anti-violence against women such as The Flood, a mono- last year, Beat the Boy Out of also going to be exposed to this, movement. logue by an elderly lady about My Girl, or So They Tried, an where maybe they wouldnt We also want to focus on re- her vagina, and The Woman emotional piece about a trans[have otherwise] stepped out of educating ourselves and future Who Loved to Make Vaginas gendered persons experiences that comfort zone, said Harvey. generations about sex, added Happy, a piece by a female sex growing up. Our focus this year was to be Assuredly, most audience Kingsbury, on how The Mending worker who imitates the various members were pushed far out Monologues also includes posi- moans women have during sex. as inclusive as we could, added As well, two new pieces were Harvey. of their comfort zones in both tive experiences with sex. A lot added: Rising on the One Bilsets, hearing the horrible re- of sexual violence stems from a Ten per cent of the proceeds complete and utter lack of edualities that rape-victims loved lion Rising movement, and an raised by V-Day: Guelph are ones can face. cation and communication about aboriginal piece Crooked Braid. given to the V-Day organization With The Mending Mono- sex in the first place. Not having the voice of an ab- at a global level, while 90 per l o g u e s a n d T h e Va g i n a The Vagina Monologue s, al- original woman in Canada in a cent this year go to the Native Monologues put side by side, its though the same script that feminist play on violence against Youth Sexual Health Network, almost like taking a step back Ensler created over a decade women is not okay, explained Guelph Wellington Women In from a picture, and seeing what ago, still managed to maintain Harvey on their decision to add Crisis Centre, and the Univerviolence looks like, said Harvey. the audiences attention. My Crooked Braid. [Its] three- sity of Guelph Wellness Centre. The talent we have as part of Some of the pieces are about Vagina was My Village, on rape point-five times more likely for men who have been assaulted, camps in Bosnia, and the finale someone that is aboriginal to this cast is phenomenal, said some are about advocates and Over It prompted emotional face violence. Harvey. And the stories are just The organizers also re-added haunting. allies of women who have been and visceral responses, while
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The Woodshed Orchestra performed at eBar on March 14, drawing on their eclectic influences. Also taking the stage that night were Lowlands and Raven Shield.
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third years dont often apply for exhibitions. The assignment-based body of work that a student typically has up to around their third year makes it more difficult to land one of the few exhibition weeks available each semester.
In an effort to change this trend and encourage participation in all levels, Dziuma and fellow senior student Julianne Foronda curated the group exhibition titled Letters from Space Camp , which ran from March 11-14 in Zavitz Gallery. Works were selected from third year students Mariah Hamilton, Susannah van der Zaag, Kayla Krische, and Olivia Simpson, who were chosen based on their enthusiasm and dedication to the program and the arts community in Guelph. Fourth year students Gianfranco Bozzo and Kelsy Whitten were also asked to contribute. Letters from Space Camp, as a whole, evoked a playful atmosphere. Van der Zaags Party Wall consisted entirely of yellow tissue paper strips obsessively covering nadine maher the whole of the gallerys longest 30-foot wall. Motion in the gallery Mariah Hamiltons Untitled (foreground) received an honourable mention and Susannah van der created waves of movement in Zaags Party Wall (background) placed seventh at this years Juried Art Show. areas of the wall, the excited flurry of a party that died down just as towards the form, and in turn Simpsons video piece You in stark contrast to the collage of soon as it started, and becoming comment on pathos and entro- Belong With Me lead to her candy wrappers, popcorn kernels, increasingly ragged as the week py, Whitten said. winning the Extended Practices leaves, twigs and dead flies. wore on. The piece won seventh An accompanying video, (not Award at JAS. The video docuHamiltons photographs are not place at this years 45th annual included in the show) shows the ments Simpson singing Taylor really photographs of anything Juried Art Show (JAS), which took buoyant bear deflating and then Swift by memory, repeatedly for at all, but overlays of the ends of inflating repeatedly. place successively. one hour and fourteen minutes. many rolls of film that were shot The selections that Dziuma and Krische showed a series of The viewing experience is absurd in the past year, and grouped acForonda made stemmed from an five drawings entitled 11.19.12 and humorous but Simpsons cording to date. Their ambiguity interest in the interruption of - 11.25.12. The subtle black mark- commitment and determination provides a space for recollection childhood innocence by darker making was produced when push it towards the obsessive and and nostalgia but are also mysterious and slightly haunting. and often humorous realities. Krische rubbed her eyelashes onto uncomfortable. Bozzo provided two RauschenWhittens deflated teddy bear each paper. Letters From Space Camp sculpture provided the impetus Considering her materials, the berg-esque collaged paintings. demonstrated strong work as a for this theme. Made of clear plas- quantity of makeup on each sheet Consisting of dripping paint, captivating exploration of curatic and brightly patterned cloth, of paper seems excessive, rem- burnt garbage and coated in resin, torship that isnt often presented this childs companion was piti- iniscent of when children play Dziuma said it reminded me of in Zavitz Gallery. With any luck, with their mothers makeup; a younger boys treasures from the show will have inspired this fully collapsed on the floor. The concept behind the deflat- since the only shade of makeup summer camp. years young students to put in ed bear that I made was basically is black, the drawings seem someMuch of Bozzos work is related an application for the fall exjust that I wanted to produce feel- what stripped of their innocence, to his personal relationships with hibitions, which are soon to be ings of empathy from the viewer Dziuma said of the work. family and friends, which stands collected.
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The 45th annual Juried Art Show took place March 15-17 in conjunction with College Royal. The exhibition celebrated the talent of Guelphs Studio Art students and promising emerging artists, such as Sam de Lange (left). The jurors awarded first place to Zoe Downie-Ross for her video installation piece. Congratulations to all winners and honourable mentions!
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As the Academic and University Affairs Commissioner, what is your number one priority in improving the university experience for students? Now that I have been elected, my number one priority is to follow through on the commitments outlined in my platform. In order to improve the student experience here at the University of Guelph, I believe the biggest item moving forward is assessing the viability and demand of a fall semester reading week or long weekend. This will require a lot of discussion among professors, students, and administration to guide the direction of this large decision. A committee consisting of representatives from each of these areas will ease communication and ensure there is representation from all perspectives on campus. Students are under a lot of stress, especially with an increasing number needing to work part-time to pay for their education. The fall semester offers an opportunity to mimic the winter semester, allowing students the time to catch up in their classes, with friends, and sleep. As a student new to the CSA Executive, how will your experience as an observer of the association in past years aid you in this position, and guide your plans? In my past four years of being a student at the University of Guelph, I have had the opportunity to gain an array of experiences on campus. Positions on Interhall Council, Residence Life, and student government have all aided in my development and understanding of student politics and representation of members of the undergraduate student body. Through skill sets gained in these positions, speaking with good friends who have held commissioner or service positions on the CSA, and my own research, I have a good understanding of current issues and objectives of the CSA. I believe in informed fresh faces and perspectives in organizations such as the CSA. By utilizing previous and current connections on campus, I plan to gather varying perspectives on projects I plan to instigate and complete. Also due to these experiences, I strongly believe in working alongside administration in advancing student interests as often as possible. In what ways will you maintain or alter the direction of the previous AUACs initiatives? Deaglan McManus, the previous Academic and University Affairs Commissioner, has advanced the interests of undergraduate students admirably, especially in the areas of attendant care services, gender-neutral accessible washrooms, the 5:30-7:00 PM time slot, and advocating for student input in the Program Prioritization Process (PPP). The upcoming year will be interesting and challenging with the release of the PPP results. The PPP aims to identify the universitys strengths and weaknesses in regards to academic and nonacademic programs/services offered for students. I am passionate about representing students, providing support and alternatives to cut services, and advocating for students who will need to face these losses. I intend to run the Gender-Neutral Accessible Washroom Challenge event again, originally spearheaded by Deaglan this March. This event opens our eyes to the difficulty of finding washrooms that fit these criteria on campus. Having a strong interest in sustainability, I plan to sit on the Energy Conservation Working Group (ECWG) alongside the Associate Commissioner of Sustainability student position created last year by Deaglan. I believe more representation of the undergraduate student body on the ECWG is necessary, therefore I will work towards creating a student representative as well as myself and the associate commissioner.
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What will be your first steps to ensuring more student space for students in the upcoming year? I have had a lot of previous experience working with student groups and administration trying to get the student space dream off the ground, specifically through the University Campus Master Plan Steering Committee. Unfortunately, the UCMPSC is not a very immediate solution, though it does provide a great sense of future engagement with this. In order to find a more immediate solution, I will be discussing with the HR&O Commissioner, the university administration, and Student Life as to where we can take steps to gain some more ground in this area. This is an issue I take very seriously, and I am very adamant about finding a solution for the upcoming year. Making information about the resources at the university more accessible to students was one of your campaign initiatives. How do you plan on helping students become more aware of the resources available to them? Getting students aware of what resources are around them is a huge priority of mine. I feel it is very important for the students to know what help they can get, and what places they should visit in order to seek advice or input. I think a large asset in this will be using my connections from my previous leadership years and educating the student leaders all over campus on how to propagate this information to the students they represent. I am also planning on working with Student Life, who currently have ways placed in order to inform students. I want to help this develop into a widely known resource to all students. Do you see areas for improvement in the CSAs personal communications with students, and if so, in what ways can communication improve? If not, what are some of the strengths of the current CSA communication methods? The CSA definitely has room for improvement when it comes to personal communications with students. I plan on greatly increasing our ability to communicate with students, and I want to start off right at the get-go. If youve seen me around these past couple years, you would know that I love Orientation Week: the energy, the sunshine, the free food Whats not to love? I plan on getting the CSA out to the students as soon as they step foot on campus. I want to see every member of the CSA out on campus during that weekend, and not just the executive. Lets make it an organization-wide phenomenon. I also plan on using my resources and connections in order to get the CSAs name out there. I am very confident in my ability to be heard, so I think it is time for CSA to get the recognition it deserves.
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Dominica McPherson
Food issues on campus, and particularly the use of bottled water, have been the focus of your past years work as External Affairs Commissioner. What new strategies are you developing in order to continue addressing these issues? Ending the sale of bottled water on campus continues to be a challenge at our university. An embarrassment to Guelphs environmental reputation, we lag behind 17 other post-secondary education institutions across Canada who already committed to go bottled water free. Although we have been successful in securing commitments from the university to increase tap water access and promotion on campus, the administration refuses to respect the student voice and agree to a phase-out to end the sale of bottled water. This has been upsetting to students and the campaign continues to grow. We held a successful action day earlier this semester and people can expect further actions and the rollout of a new myth-busting campaign. Food issues are a more recent campaign focus and definitely something students care about. Prompted by speaking and working with a number of groups and students passionate about food issues on campus, the food issues taskforce has been created and will work to address these issues be it waste, dietary needs, or affordability. The plan is to promote awareness and conduct research to produce a set of recommendations for how to make things better. Rising student tuition fees are a constant topic of discussion. How will you work with U of G students to make their concerns heard at the administrative and/or provincial levels? With Ontario having the highest tuition fees in the country and the lowest per student funding, it is essential that we unite the student voice under a strong campaign with multiple ways for students to be involved. Graduating on average $37,000 in debt, Ontario students have seen tuition fees increase as much as 71 per cent for domestic students under the provincial governments Reaching Higher tuition fee framework. This is unacceptable and something that the CSA needs to be dedicated to communicating in the upcoming year, especially with the provincial government having a new minister and considering a new tuition fee framework. I have been active in provincial post-secondary education consultations and lobbying this year, and I plan to continue these efforts informed by my conversations and meetings with students on our campus. It is essential that these concerns are also heard at the university level and communicated to the Board of Governors and the administration. I am dedicated to working with the Academic and University Affairs Commissioner to facilitate a strong campaign to represent the experiences and interests of students to these levels. As a candidate who ran unopposed, do you have plans on how to increase student involvement in, and awareness of, the CSA? Increasing student involvement and awareness of the CSA is of the utmost importance to me. Greater participation in the CSA results in a stronger student union advocating for the rights and interests of students. One of my priorities this past year has been to reach out to groups and students on campus to introduce them to their student union and the multiple ways in which we act as both a resource and source of support. I also think that campaigns are an excellent way to engage students, providing opportunities to get involved in the issues we care about. Its essential that the CSA have a strong presence on campus to engage our members in our campaigns, to promote the many services that we offer, and to speak with students to inform our decisions and actions. I am dedicated to strengthening our presence on campus to encourage not only greater participation in the CSA, but also a greater awareness of the work we do for students everyday.
N. Charles Hamilton
What will be your first priority upon beginning your term as the Human Resources and Operations Commissioner? My first set of priorities will be to ensure that I am well transitioned. Overview of this portfolio can be very overwhelming. However, I know that thorough preparation and planning will be to my advantage. I have already started this process by increasing the amount of meeting times I have with the current HR&O Commissioner, accompanying him to various meetings, reviewing CSA policies, and meeting with the CSA permanent staff. I look forward to working with the various stakeholders within the CSA over the next couple of months to ensure that our student union is providing students with the best service and representation possible. This is going to require a careful evaluation of our internal machinery and building on the momentum weve gained over the past few years. I hope to address issues around employment equity and conflict resolution, and see that these processes are carried out in a fair and efficient manner. In what capacities will you be working with the university administration to make the campus more accessible for the diverse student population? Over the past five years, Ive developed a wide skill set and networks from working in various capacities across campus. One initiative I look forward to addressing with the CSA External Affairs Commissioner is the universitys need to accommodate the growing dietary needs of our students. This process has already begun by reaching out to various student groups and gathering feedback to present to the administration. I also want to work with special status and marginalized groups to ensure that they are actively involved in the various decision-making processes with the university administration. We need greater anti-oppression and diversity training. We need to resolve issues surrounding accommodation for religious groups on our campus, and increased accessibility and services for members of the queer community. Finally, in the new school year the university is going to see a lack of government funding and a conclusion to the Program Prioritization Process. I want to advocate and ensure that students needs are being placed first in decisions that will affect their choice of programs and services around campus. Are there any issues students can expect to see addressed in your agenda that are a continuation from this years HR&O Commissioner? What initiatives will be newly addressed by the position? My promise to address student space is an issue that is a continuation from this years HR&O Commissioner. I look forward to reviewing the findings and recommendations of the Study Space Task Force that was started over a year ago as a collaborative effort between the CSA and various university stakeholders. I want to see what short-term goals we can implement and begin to build on long-term solutions for student space. New initiatives I hope to implement are the introduction of an online database of unoccupied classrooms for student access, increasing short term study space for students in the UC during midterm season, the creation of a permanent Student Space Committee within the CSA, increased consultation with CSA clubs and special status groups to address space issues, and a commitment to establishing a long-term goal and vision for student space from the CSA this year.
LOCAL AFFAIRS
Tyler Valiquette
You have a broad experience working with media. How will this help you in your new position, specifically in advocating for more student space, improved transit, and other initiatives? I plan to use my background in media to better engage students within campus and community politics. I am part of the News Team at CFRU, I have volunteered at The Ontarion and I currently work as the videographer for The Cannon. The skills I have acquired in media will allow me to better interact with students. Media is a powerful tool. If used effectively, it can make huge rivets in politics, inspiring, motivating, encouraging and educating students on the issues that demand their insight and voice. The only way the CSA can run effective campaigns is with the students support, and the only way to harness student support is to engage with them. Media will better allow me to do so. Do you see room for improvement in the CSAs interactions with students, and do you have specific ideas for how to improve the relationship between the association and students? The CSA needs to better interact with first year students. While campaigning, I was shocked at the number of students who did not know what CSA stands for. This is no ones fault, but our own (the CSAs). The CSA needs to have more of a presence within first year students lives. This will allow students to better learn exactly what the CSA offers. It will also encourage a more politically active campus. An improved relationship with Residence Life Staff or more of a presence within residence would help with CSA-student interaction. Do you have plans to encourage student discussion on municipal issues, and break the university bubble? I plan to continue and more frequently hold the Brew Rant. It is a Rick Mercer-style rant video in which municipal and provincial politics are discussed. I filmed two of these videos for the CSA this year and they were highly successful. It would be great if we could make them more often. Also, I plan on transforming part of my news show at CFRU to CSA politics focusing on municipal issues, engaging in discussion, and incorporating various guests from the community. Students need to be more aware of municipal issues. If passed, things like Residential Licensing and the nuisance bylaw will have huge affects on students. It is important to examine these issues and to use social media to encourage discussion and seek student feedback.
Q & A: Hayley
Country singersongwriter visits Brass Taps
Adrien Potvin
The Ontarion had an exclusive interview with singersongwriter Hayley, an up-and coming face on the country music scene. Hayley opened for country star Chad Brownlees March 12 concert at Brass Taps. The Ontarion : I had read that you recently got an endorsement with Fender. When did that happen and how? Hayley: It happened under a year ago, maybe nine months ago, and basically Ive been playing Fender all my life, and growing up my dad had idolized the Fender guitar, like When you get a real Fender, you know youve really made it. I never approached it hoping for free gear and things. I already have my dream Fender that I play. Its just a standard one and happens to be perfect for me. But, its kind of a perfect marriage. O : When did you start playing and when did your professional career start to take off? H: Ive been playing with my family since as far back as I can remember. I was always a guitar player or singing harmonies, and in my mind I was going to be doing that forever and going into production stuff. I have two older sisters, and when I turned twenty, they kind of wanted to go do normal things in life, and they said, Okay, do this on your own now, and wed been gigging around and I thought, I cant sing, I cant do this on my own! But they signed me up for a radio contest, unbeknownst to me, and I ended up winning.
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Up-and-coming country singer, songwriter, and guitarist Hayley chatted with The Ontarion about her recent successes before opening for Chad Brownlee at Brass Taps on March 12.
The winner got $50,000 for a career startup, so that was a huge leap forward for me. O: What do you think of the state of country music right now? Do you ever find it difficult to draw a crowd? H: Yeah, there are definitely places where people are more inclined to that kind of music, and less inclined and viceversa. Country now is so broad, which is great for someone like me because I grew up on so many kinds of music, lots of classic rock. There are so many elements in country music, and its great to venture off into those areas. O: Whats your touring schedule been like lately? H: I spent a bit of time down in Nashville. I was there for the last two weeks and pretty well just got home to play a show up in Whistler, and came way out here. O : So its been a gradual thing and not so much a sudden jump forward? homeschooling, you only do about two hours of school and have the rest of the day free. So Id pick up my dads guitar and just jam along with a lot of the stuff that was playing. Lots of Eagles and blues stuff. O: I guess country music has that kind of imagined narrative of the wilderness a n d t h e o u t d o o r s . D o yo u think theres a truth in that, or is it just a romanticized thing? H: I think it depends on whos playing it. But as a fan of country music, Id like to think that some of those real honest artists have that vibe. O : So its rooted in honesty, then? H : I think so, yeah. One of the great things about country music is that its so rooted in plain speech. Its kind of how I tend to write country songs, because its how you would talk to someone in a conversation and thats what I love about it.
H : Oh yeah. I think a lot of times people see a song get really huge overnight, and a lot of times that artist had probably been working, if not O : Aside from the radio contest, a couple years, their whole what was your biggest step life for it. A couple weeks forward into the forefront as a ago Fender named me their professional? Number One Guitar Goddess, and I did not expect that. That H: Thats a hard question, was a big leap forward. because its been such a gradual process. There are O : Where are you from? so many things involved, its H : Im from a little place called a culmination of things. The Horseshoe Bay, and I spent a Fender deal was such a big thing lot of time on the water and all for me. over the Pacific Coast. I was a water baby. O : So Im sure thats reflected on the music you play, and inspiration comes from that, right? H : Oh yeah, and what people we r e l i s t e n i n g t o o n t h e boat, like what my mom and dad put on. Because as a kid, what you learn is what you hear. And when youre doing
Erin Maxfield
Carlo Gozzis Turandot, the Princess of Cathay is a commedia dellarte, based on a traditional Italian masked clowning style, and runs until March 23.
motions and physical comedy. At times, though, the overzealousness of some actors meant lines were delivered too quickly or too loudly. The final result, however, is a high-energy and relatively light play, especially in contrast to last semesters production of Erin Shieldss If We Were Birds. Can Khalaf solve the cruel Turandots riddles and bring about a change of heart? The School of English and Theatre Studies will take you back in time to find out.
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Organizers of Bass and Burlesque 3, at Van Goghs Ear on March 15, hope to make Guelph more comfortable in its own skin.
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Pictured is Saturdays winning cat Ameet with his owners Susan (centre) and Bethany (right), and judge Kristyn (left). Ameet placed 1st in Best Personality, Best Male, and Pet/Owner Look-Alike, and 3rd in Best markings, winning him the number one title of Best in Show.
event is complete without the appearance of at least one such Internet meme. Prior to announcing the winners, a picture of Grumpy Cat told the audience to get excited, with a decidedly unenthusiastic facial expression. Sundays big winners were Bali, taking home a first-place ribbon for Best Female and Best Markings, and a second-place ribbon for Longest Tail, at 12.2 inches, and Siamese cat Kamari, taking top spot in Best Male, Longest Tail (13 inches), and Best Kept Coat, thus earning the honour of Best in Show. Last years defending champion, Magellan, a fluffy white longhaired cat, was unable to maintain his dynasty, but earned a second-place ribbon for Most Striking Face.
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A member of Guelphs water polo club attempts a pass during one of the clubs weekly meetings. The team is working towards competing at the varsity level.
means that across Ontario there will Hayes were asked if they wanted to be less funding and practice time go Varsity, their answer was an overavailable for Water Polo teams. whelming yes! While the future of OUA Water Sara Duffield, an associate with the Polo isnt exactly bright, the female club, reflected on her time playing members of the Guelph Water Polo Water Polo at the OUA level, suggestclub seem excited to reverse the ing varsity would be such a good trend. When club members Car- experience for these girls. Sara also ling Bieg, Rachel Munger, and Tara said to anyone wanting to play Water Polo or show support for the women that were always looking for new members, so come on out Mondays and Fridays from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and then grab a drink with us after!
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18 w w w.t h e on ta r ion . c om sports & Health Protein shakes Youve got corn in your eye
Popular supplement may Hens fed new strain of be stressing the kidneys corn developed by U of G produce eggs with Garry Go increased carotenoids levels
Chris Mller
Theres little to dispute the benefits of antioxidants in anyones diet, but spinach and tea arent very easy to feed to the hens that produce eggs. Thats why researchers at the University of Guelph, including plant agriculture professors Elizabeth Lee and Barry Shelp and post-doctoral research assistant Andrew Burt looked at creating a new variety of corn as a means of improving lutein and zeaxanthin levels in both the variety of corn and the eggs produced by the hens consuming it. The research team crossed Argentine Orange Flint maize with North American corn to produce a strand of corn that possesses higher levels of these antioxidants. When fed to eggproducing hens, the new variety of corn led to an increase in the lutein and zeaxanthin content of the egg yolk. When combined with the nutritional oils traditionally found in eggs, the egg becomes an excellent and accessible source of nutrients. The increase of antioxidants in eggs is not a new concept. Hens have been fed marigold petal extract to increase the antioxidant content in the hens eggs, but the isolation of these compounds and subsequent production of a new strain of corn to increase the plants production of lutein and zeaxanthin presents great opportunities moving forward. The benefits are relevant to both corn farmers and egg farmers, since a new variety of corn high in these nutrients is beneficial both to the producer of the product in the potential for selling a higher quality (and thus potentially more profitable) product to the consumer, and the consumer of that product the egg farmer and the hens that are fed with the new corn. While the levels found in hens eating the new corn did not surpass hens ingesting marigold petal extract, the potential for further crop improvement of the corn is promising. And why does this matter? Lutein and zeaxanthin are powerful antioxidants that contribute to the prevention of the degeneration of eyesight. Marigold petal extract is used by herbalists for conditions like eczema, conjunctivitis, and also finds use as a general antiseptic. Lee suggests that this is an example of how research can breed plants to provide better nutrition in food.
Whether youre trying to pack on pounds of muscle mass or just trying to maintain a healthy balanced lifestyle, when it comes to protein supplements, a lot of the experts seem to be in favour of moderation. Nephrologists are now concerned about the potential dangers of teenagers and young adults consuming protein supplements without proper consultation. They warn about the negative outcomes stemming from the prolonged use of protein powder. Kidneys process and break down proteins. An excessively increased amount of protein intake causes the organ to work harder to compensate. Overuse of protein powders can lead to developing kidney stones and kidney failure, said nephrologist Ajay Choudhary. Lindzie OReilly, a registered dietician from Student Health Services at the University of Guelph, emphasized the importance of moderation. Protein powders can be convenient and are fine from time to time, but there is nothing magic about them and you will get more nutrients from whole food. Most of us get more than enough protein in our diets without the use of powders or supplements, said OReilly. Consuming too much protein may mean that you are missing out on other important nutrients. It is important to include foods from all four food groups every day to ensure you get the nutrients you need for both short- and long-term health. Relying on large amounts of protein powder often means that your diet is low in carbohydrates and the nutrients that they provide, explained OReilly. I see many students who finish their workout with a shake that consists of protein powder and water. Following an intense workout, it is important to include a good amount of carbohydrates and just a moderate amount of protein (15-25g) to build and repair muscle tissue. As an active individual, you are not doing yourself any favours if you are restricting your carbohydrate intake, especially after a workout. OReilly further explained how protein supplements might affect the kidneys. Kidney damage directly related to the use of protein powder is extremely rare. Large amounts of protein do take a lot of water to process, however. If you are following a high protein diet and you are not hydrating properly, you are at greater risk of dehydration which can put added stress on your kidneys. If you dochoose to useprotein powder, I suggest using only one half to one scoop, said OReilly. After a workout for example, most of us can only absorb about 15 to 25g of protein. If you consume more than that, your body will either store it as fat or you will excrete it, making expensive urine.
New research from the University of Guelph fed hens a new variety of corn, leading to increased levels of carotenoids in the eggs produced by the hens. Carotenoids are associated with maintaining eye health and preventing vision loss with age.
This is a way in which crop scientists can produce items that have improved nutritional benefits for human health, Lee states in the press release. It seems likely that we can achieve greater results in the future, and provide lasting benefits for farmers and consumers.
Fantastic fats
Nutrient-rich foods with good fats easily accessible, can help prep beach-bod for summer
Sina Woerthle
With the weather warming up slowly and the slightest promise of spring in the air, many Canadians are once again dreaming of summer. For some, this dream is accompanied with feelings of dread bikini bod season is nearing, and that means a second wave of New Years resolutions are starting up. The commitment of hitting the gym to obtain those killer abs may prove difficult for some, but as nutrition and exercise go hand in hand, it is often a commitment to dietary changes which turns out to be a major challenge. Oftentimes, old habits are hard to kick, which results in the short-lived spurt of health-conscious motivation dwindling faster than you can say flip-flops. While the amount of time required to form a firm habit is debated and often ranges according to researchers, (anywhere from 21 days to over two months), the time needed is realistically longer than most of us manage to keep our healthy resolutions. One common mistake many believe to be true is that low-fat foods are the best way to lose weight; after all, an excess caloric intake on a daily basis will lead an increase in weight and it is also true that fat bearing foods are fre- Walnuts Move over almond, products in moderation. As the body quently high in calories. Despite this theres a new nut in town. While al- ages and bone mineral density detruth, consider keeping these high- monds and cashews may have been creases, it is essential to keep dietary caloric foods around in moderation for getting all the fame over the past few calcium at the adequate levels. Furthe upcoming months: your body will years, its time to give some light of thermore, certain types of cheeses thank you for the rich nutrients these day to the underestimated walnut. contain healthy probiotics, an extra three super-foods provide. A study done at the Medical College boost to keep your body functioning of Georgia has proven that walnuts at its prime. Certain alpine cheesAvocados These delicious green dar- are perhaps the most unique nut of es also contain high amounts of lings are sure to have you clicking your the family; in comparison to others, omega-3 fatty acids, helping protect heels in joy; they are not only rich in they are predominant in linoleate against cardiovascular disease. This monounsaturated fats and antioxi- (n-6) and linolenate (n-3) polyun- is due to the fact that the cows comdants, but also high in carotenoids. In saturated fatty acids, as opposed ing from these alpine regions, such particular, avocados are loaded with to monounsaturated fatty acids of as Gstaad in Switzerland, feed mainlutein (also found in kale, spinach and many other nuts. In other words, ly on fresh grass which contains other leafy greens), which is beneficial these n-6 and n-3 polyunsaturated high amounts of Alpha-linolenic to your eyes. The retina accumulates fatty acids are especially useful for acid, as compared to those grain-fed lutein which allows for protection the body as they reap even greater cows from industrial farms. There are plenty of other healthy from free radicals produced by blue benefits than monounsaturated fats. fats to keep around this spring, but light. With age, the body reduces the When compared to monounsatuthe key thing to remember is modintensity of its protective systems, in rated fats, the polyunsaturated fats this case, antioxidants, which means containing n-3 and n-6 are more eration. When it comes to food, a that when light is absorbed in the beneficial to include in the daily diet, little bit of everything makes meals eye, the ocular tissues are damaged as these contain some fatty acids more enjoyable. Just be sure to make through reactive oxygen species and which the body can only acquire healthy choices and keep a lookfree radicals from this light. Foods through the diet; they cannot be out for saturated and trans fats. high in carotenoids allow for the an- produced through natural meta- One general rule to follow when it tioxidants to be supplied and available bolic reactions. comes to choosing fats is that the for use in the body, diminishing the bad saturated fats are often solid negative effects of such free radicals. Cheese Despite the bad reputa- at room temperature, whereas the That does not mean, however, that tion full fat cheeses often receive, healthy unsaturated fats are liqbecause avocados are so beneficial, they are still an excellent addition uid. Knowing which fats to select they should be consumed in high to a healthy diet. Full fat cheeses, makes the build up to bikini seaamounts on a daily basis; these Mexi- such as cheddar cheese, are loaded son a little less painful theres no can fruits contain approximately 140 with calcium and protein however, need to eliminate fats entirely, but calories in each half consume with they have received their reputation rather be conscious of your decicaution! Half an avocado a day keeps for a good reason: cheeses are cal- sions, and youll be feeling ready to the damage away! orie dense foods, so eat these dairy hit the beach in no time!
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Brew Review:
A fond farewell to winter with Black Creek Stout
Chris Mller
If the snow on the ground was any indication, the spring equinox has finally occurred and we can all start panicking about our summer beach-bods that are soon to be on full display in the summer heat. And when I panic, I do it with traditionally crafted small-batch craft beers, the beach be damned. Panic responsibly. The most recent brew to come across my path was Black Creek Historic Brewerys Stout, a unique offering from an even more unique brewer. Black Creek Brewery calls Toronto home and operates using the same techniques employed by early Ontario brewers as far back as the 1860s. The beer is extensively brewed by hand, and fermentation occurs in traditional wood barrels in the brewerys cellar. By its means of production, Black Creek Historic Brewery is truly an ode to the brewers of old. The brewery itself sits in the Black Creek Pioneer Village, and employees are adorned in period-specific attire. Brewery and location aside, the beer is good. The 500mL bottle houses a five per cent alcohol content, which hovers around the norm for bottled stouts. The brew incorporates the use of chocolate wheat, which provides notes of molasses, mild espresso, and a hint of smokiness. The sweetness that is sometimes associated with chocolate wheat is not present, though a mild bitterness, like that of very dark chocolate is present. The beer pours with little to no head, and what is visible is light brown in colour and recedes quickly. This is perhaps the one thing that holds the beer back, despite the marvelous flavour; the non-existence of a frothy helmet for this nearly black brew is disappointing, but not a deal-breaker. Many of the chemicals used to improve head retention (a brewing term for how long the head remains intact) were not available in the 1860s, and thus wouldnt find their way into Black Creeks offering. Overall, this is the sort of beer that could be found in the
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Ontario countryside at inns and taverns in a previous era. Those pioneers probably didnt have much in the way of luxury goods, but at least they had good beer the greatest luxury of all.
Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon to split; Fergie and Andrew split March 19 has historically not been a great day for royal couples. In 1976, the 16-year marriage of Margaret and Snowdon came to a halt when the couple made plans to separate, unbeknownst to Snowdon. According to the BBC, the Earl, who at the time was opening a photographic exhibition of his work in Australia, said that he was desperately sad, and reportedly, knew nothing of the announcement prior to its release. The couple divorced in 2000. In 1992, the Duke and Duchess of York also announced their plans to separate on this day. In this case, both partners were aware of the separation, and have actually remained close friends, according to the BBC. (The BBC March 19, 1976, 1992) Rum ship chased right into harbour; Mystery surrounds truckload of liquor Lunenberg, Nova Scotia and Washington were the focuses of journalistic excitement on this day when alcohol appeared, suddenly and mysteriously, in the cities. A schooner in the former location was pursued to dock after a four-day chase by a United States customs cutter. Apparently, the ship contained some liquor onboard that was not declared by the ships captain. In Washington, a politician (who else) got into some trouble when a truckload of liquor that was high jacked earlier in the week was found to belong to a senator. Sounds like the premise for Boardwalk Empire (The Globe March 19, 1927) Terror in Tokyo Explored in depth by author Haruki Murakami in the non-fiction work Underground, the terrorist gas attack on three subway lines in Tokyo was called an attack on the nations self-confidence. The description of the event in the article stated that the gas used was sarin, a highly toxic and volatile form of nerve gas developed by Nazi scientists in Germany in the 1930s [which was] used to execute people in gas chambers in American penitentiaries. Eight hundred people were hospitalized, and at the release of the article, eight had died. The reporter noted that, Subway entrances soon looked like battlefields, as injured commuters lay gasping on the ground, some of them with blood gushing from the nose or mouth, conveying the catastrophic nature of the attack. (The New York Times March 20, 1995) Compiled by Alicja Grzadkowska
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Alex Ciccone
Lady is a hen that loves to explore the nooks and crannies of her backyard paradise at Onaen House, pecking away at whatever she can find. She loves to eat the vegetable scraps from the kitchen, and is always willing to cuddle. Lady, along with her fellow chicken pals, are loyal companions, providing her owners with eggs every day.
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While one lane of highway can carry 2,500 people per hour by car, double that number could be transported by bus, and trains could move 20 times as many.
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Fred Flintstones wheels are surely obsolete, but the entire notion of a car-centred society may be in decline too.
by car, double that number could be transported by bus, and trains could move 20 times as many. Theres considerable evidence that I might not be the only member of my generation (that is, the typically-aged university student) to feel this way about car use. TODERIAN UrbanWORKS, a consultancy based in Vancouver, has claimed that given the choice between a 25-minute drive or a 50-minute bus ride with WiFi, 80 per cent of baby-boomers would choose to drive, but 80 per cent of my generation would prefer the bus. After all, with Wi-Fi, thats nearly an hour of homework, email, or social media driving is 25 minutes that cannot be used for anything else. Similarly, The Economist reported that while about 80 per cent of 18-year-olds in the US held drivers licenses in 1983, in 2010 this number was only about 60 per cent. For the 20-24 age category, the percentage of licensed drivers has fallen from well over 90 to about 80 per cent over the same time period. Make no mistake; cars still have their advantages. Mass public transit in rural areas is often unfeasible, and sometimes you just have too much stuff to move to bring it with you on the bus. But for the 80 per cent of Canadians who live in cities, improving alternatives to the automobile would mean that car-shares and rentals could accommodate those few times you might really need a car. If I can get mobility by other means, I can do without the expenses of car insurance, maintenance, and gasoline.
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the genderspecific nature of the new eggs seems to exist in complete opposition to the beliefs of at least a few (likely many) people in this modern day and age.
the clothing aisles rather than the video game section upon entering a store. Thanks to Kinder, children everywhere can heave a sigh of relief. Now, they have one more way to check and double-check if they are aligning their outward actions with the way that they
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Correction: An article titled SAFEty First in the March 14 issue of The Ontarion noted Slutwalk Guelph was taking place last week. In reality, Slutwalk Guelph occurs on Sunday, April 21. The online version of the article has been corrected.
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Congratulations to this week's crossword winner: Mark Grant. Stop by the Ontarion office to pick up your prize!
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Thursday March 21 From Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Guelph : BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE: March 21-24 at Woodlawn Bowl. Two hours of bowling, free pizza and pop, fantastic prizes. For more details and to register check us out on Facebook Bowl for Kids Sake 2013 and online at www.guelphbowl.kintera.org. The 2013 Food Industry Business Forum will examine the causes and discuss possible solutions of food waste. 5-8pm at the School of Engineering Atrium, Thornbrough Building. Cost $60/person includes dinner. Profits will be matched by Tim Hortons and donated to Food Banks Canada. www.uoguelph.ca/ oac/event/food-industry-business-forum-food-waste 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 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 Friday March 22 The EveryBody Conference Three day conference exploring bodily autonomy and community care. Visit www.theeverybodyconference.wordpress.com for a detailed list of workshops and events @U of G campus. Saturday March 23 Tin Roof Globals Water Walk to raise awareness about international water issues and raise funds for their Roof It H20 program which brings clean water to impoverished schools in Uganda. For further details Email: tinroof@uoguelph.ca . Or visit: www.tinroofglobal.com H2O GO Festival: An engaging celebration of water. Interactive displays, information booths, childrens activities, thought sharing through art and science, educational activities for people of all ages. Free workshops on greywater reuse, rainwater harvesting and efficient landscaping. Guelph City Hall 9am-3pm. Admission free. University of Guelph Chamber Choirs presents Choral Kaleidoscope with
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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 City of Guelph is looking for volunteers to clean-up Guelph roadways during the tenth annual Clean & Green Community Clean Up taking place Saturday, April 20. Register by April 12 to participate in this years city-wide clean-up. Register at 519-837-5628 x 3305 or register online at http://guelph. ca/event/annual-guelph-cleangreen-community-clean-up/ Join Student Volunteer Connections Saturday, March 23 from 9:30-3:30pm at the Green Legacy Tree Nursery to help contribute to the production of 175,000 trees. For info: contact Ian at projects@ dosomuch.ca OR sign up through REG. Space limited, reserve your spot quickly! Transportation provided to/from, free lunch, and please dress for the weather!
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80,000lbs of non-perishable food items. Non-perishable donations can be dropped off at Local Grocery Stores, Fire Halls and Guelph Food Bank at 100 Crimea Street. Free tutoring program run out of the Bookshelf downtown for high school students. The program runs Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 3:30-4:45pm beginning on Feb 5th through to March 28th. If interested, contact bookshelftutoringprogram@ gmail.com. Macdonald Stewart Art Centre Exhibitions by Canadian artists: Phil Bergerson: American Shards runs until to April 14. Vessna Perunovich: Line Rituals & Radical Knitting runs until March 31. MSAC 358 Gordon St. 519-767-2661 www.msac.ca Career Aviators Business Career Club: Students and professionals welcome. Mondays 7pm -9pm, Innovation Guelph (111 Farquhar Street). Strategic advice and support; guest presentations; motivation to stay on track; worldwide Information exchange. PWYC. Info:1 866 873 7633 www.careeraviators.com The Guelph Family Health Team (FHT) offers FREE walking group at the YMCA-YWCA. Tuesday/ Thursday evenings 6-8pm. Participants receive a free pedometer the first time they attend and weekly handouts with recipes, health tips and exercises. Indoor shoes only please. Information: 519-837-0099.