For the week of Thursday, April 11th, 2013 • Volume 46, Issue 28
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OCEAN PARTY! Kristin Poch and Jamie McKeague Campus Beat Contributors
Hey Lethbridge! You're invited to the Club Carnival and Ocean Party! On Friday, April 12, The U of L Surf Club, Art Society and The ULSU present the Club Carnival and Ocean Party, from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Club Carnival will run in The Zoo and Students' Union Ballrooms from 4 until 8 p.m. At this event there will be live music and entertainment, BBQ, clothing vendors, artistic creations, club tables and a clothing swap. Local vendors and clubs will have tables to showcase the Lethbridge community and expose students to the great variety Lethbridge has to offer . Other campus organizations such as Kappa Sigma, Kappa Pi Chi, DJSAL,
Headbanger Society, CKXU, Board and Ski Club, OMC, CSSDP and more will be participating to make this a great event! To further celebrate the importance of community, we are organizing a clothing swap and sale, so please bring gently used clothing to participate. We will also be accepting food donations for the ULSU Food Bank. And that is just the beginning! To get the party started at 8 p.m., DJSAL and local bands will kick off the infamous Ocean Party that goes until close. Free entry to both of these events allows for you to return to The Zoo in your Ocean themed costumes
(prizes awarded). Penny Fortune and Small Town DJs will be rocking your socks off all night! The Board and Ski Club have over $1,600 in apparel and gear to be raffled off and given away throughout the entire event! Come out to celebrate community, collaboration, and artistic expression at this free event!
For information on booking a vendor table, contact Claire at reid@uleth.ca.
Lethbridge Girls Rock Camp Leyland Bradley Campus Beat
‌will open its doors this summer! Originating from Portland, Oregon, Girls Rock Camp is a weeklong nonprofit group for girls aged 8-18. Girls can learn to play an instrument and form a band. There will be a fundraising event on Saturday, April 20 at The Owl. All ages are welcome until 10 p.m.
to participate in a Family Open Jam. A documentary titled Girls Rock! will be shown in partnership with LPIRG and Cinema Politica. Check it out on Facebook at Lethbridge Girls Rock Camp fundraiser at The Owl.
5 to 9 p.m.!
Free! Raffle prizes!
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Club Hub University of Lethbridge Medieval Club
U of L Medieval Club
Kelti Boissonneault Campus Beat Contributor
The University of Lethbridge Medieval Club is a club of dedicated students who participate in the Lethbridge Medieval Club (LMC) — a club of community members who are dedicated to learning about, recreating, and re-enacting medieval culture. Below are some focuses of the community club that are open to all members, whether university students or not.
Combat
Club members have the opportunity to train in the martial arts which were common to medieval society through use of swords, shields, pole-axes, spears, crossbows, bows, and many other weapons. They learn the basic use of each weapon of choice, and regularly spar against opponents. Most martial practices take place on the university campus on Tuesday evenings between 7 and 9 p.m. in Ballroom A and B next to The Zoo. Courteous spectators are welcome to attend with the permission of practice instructors. The martial practices may be armoured or un-armoured and can consist of slow work, foot work, or pitched battles. Combat camps, events, and tourna-
ments occur regularly throughout the world through the Society for Creative Anachronisms (SCA). While the LMC is not a branch of the SCA, members do attend SCA events regularly and combat rules and regulations correspond with the expectations of the LMC. Fighters are encouraged to acquire or build their own sets of armour for armoured practices. While this can be expensive, most of the members build their own armour (cheaper and so much cooler) through leatherwork and blacksmithing. The combat instructors ensure everyone participating in martial practice is safe and properly equipped.
Textiles
Much of the material culture of the medieval age revolved around the manufacture and use of textiles. Club members have the opportunity to research and create medieval garments and accoutrements suitable to a time period they are interested in studying. Textile work can include anything from simple garment sewing to fabric manufacturing, dyeing cloth with natural compounds.
Food
Despite what many people think about the medieval age, the food culture was neither bland nor boring. Club members research and create medieval dishes, even going so far as to look into what varieties of foods were available seasonally in different geographic locations. This makes medieval cuisine extraordinarily interesting to recreate, and is a major part of feast events occasionally held by the club for its members.
Entertainment/arts culture
Medieval entertainment involved a culture of singing, storytelling, instrumental accompaniment, and dance. Members have the opportunity to study period-appropriate pieces, authentic music, and learn authentic dances for performance either individually or at events.
Camping and tournaments
The Lethbridge Medieval Club members regularly participate in camping and tournament events hosted either through the LMC group, or through nearby SCA groups (Calgary, Shelby, Medicine Hat).
Camping events allow an opportunity for total emersion in medieval culture while occasionally offering workshops on pretty much anything medieval under the sun. Tournament events are held regularly and feature combat-focused tournaments with some of the best martial experts in the area who are more than happy to spar and share their knowledge. Membership to the Lethbridge Medieval Club is $5 per month for new members and can be paid at any time. Membership renewal happens in January of each year, and is $60 annually. Non-members are welcome to check us out before purchasing a membership. For more information please feel free to check us out on Facebook (Lethbridge Medieval Club) or contact either myself at kel.boissonneault@gmail.com or Kris Fischer at fiscke@uleth.ca for more details.
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Marika Stevenson
From Left to Right: Shuna Talbot, Sean Glydon, Adam Long, Michael Kawchuk, Katie Kalmar
SU execs-elect weigh in on PSE cuts Leyland Bradley News Editor
The budget cuts to Alberta’s twenty-six post-secondary institutions have the newly elected Students’ Union talking. In their own words, some of the 2013-2014 Students’ Union execs respond to the Meliorist when asked about their thoughts on the post-secondary cuts to the University of Lethbridge.
VP External-elect Sean Glydon:
“My personal view on the cuts to PSE is characterized by no small amount of outrage. While I understand the reason that we are currently in this deficit, I do not believe that advanced education should be offered up as sacrifice so quickly, or as comprehensively as it has been. Post secondary education represents an investment in our future, not a cost detrimental to our economy. While the ramifications of these cuts may not be felt in the short term, the return to solvency of Alberta's economy aside, they will be felt several years down the road when there is a lack of workers with professional training due to the contraction of the quality of PSE and the loss of access for many as fees skyrocket in response to these cuts. It is likely that the issue of fee increases will be most keenly felt for many as the first harbinger of the new realities we are facing post-PSE cut. Fees can increase, and often have in the past in response to a plethora of triggers; however, not all fee increases are necessarily a bad thing, to a
certain extent. A fee increase which results in an enhancement in the quality of education received by students is not necessarily a bad thing. However, what I am arguing is that fee increases should never be accompanied by a decrease in the quality of education, especially not to the level of comprehensiveness as these decreases will have to be. A final thought I will leave concerning the PSE cuts: I read a statement once that challenged me to evaluate my life and its priorities based on what I spend my money on: simply, to look at what I say is important to me, and then see if that couples with what I am spending my money on. Applying this to the Redford government, I think it is painfully obvious where post-secondary students stand. This is why students’ unions are so important; someone must fight for our rights when our governments fail to give us any consideration.”
VP OpFi-elect Michael Kawchuck:
“The provincial budget is deeply concerning to me not only as an elected member of a student organi-
zation but as a resident born and raised in Alberta. The proposed budget clearly shows what our current government believes to be the future of Alberta with education not being a priority. This is an aggressive stance on not supporting education and could cause a brain drain from this province. With an economy that is developing our natural resources it is irresponsible to disregard the development that is needed in our educational institutions to be able to extract these resources to benefit Albertans. To successfully develop these resources I believe education is one of the most fundamental areas to development and I am ashamed at what politicians have sacrificed from our future to support the status quo for taxes.”
President-elect Shuna Talbot: “I am opposed to the recent cuts made to the post-secondary sector. Unfortunately, we have been dealt the cards we have to work with and the University of Lethbridge will be seeing an $11.9 million cut. I will be working hard with administration, staff, and the University of Lethbridge Faculty
Association (ULFA) to ensure that these cuts don't fall on the backs of students. Unfortunately, students are bound to be affected. Whether it's a loss of service, a loss of program options or an increase in fees, students will be affected. Now, I cannot speculate on what these cuts are, but I am grateful that our upper administration is strategically planning this cut and not making any rash decisions. I would however encourage students to state their opinion to the provincial government and encourage them to express their outrage in a respectful way... not that I need to, because we have a lot of passionate students on campus and that is already apparent to me with the few forums that have been held on campus.”
“I believe education is one of the most fundamental areas to development and I am ashamed at what politicians have sacrificed from our future to support the status quo for taxes.”
Ryan Macfarlane Features Editor
Sam Loewen
How to dress like a man And everything that means
“But as long as I got a foot, I'll kick booze! As long as I got a fist, I'll punch it! And as long as I've got a tooth, I'll bite it! And when I'm old and grey and toothless and bootless, I'll gum it, till I go to heaven, and booze goes to hell!” Burt Lancaster is standing on a stage in the middle of Zenith (a fictional town that Sinclair Lewis created, if you’re curious) while saying these lines with a great deal of intensity as the prohibition-era preacher Elmer Gantry in the 1960 film of the same name. This quotation might seem a little silly to those who haven’t watched the film yet (which I highly recommend) but it’s Burt Lancaster’s immense charisma and passion, as well as the raw physicality he has at his command, that gives this scene its undeniable attraction. All the while, he’s looking sharp in a suit and tie.
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“I don’t give a damn ‘bout my reputation!” Some will recognize this as the opening lyric of a Joan Jett song, but others will think first about the opening credits to the cult-hit TV show Freaks and Geeks, with its parade of characters who sit down in front of a camera on school picture day. Personally, I find that the character who sticks out in the opening is Sam Weir, who’s wearing a jacket and tie and sits down to the camera in surprise and confusion, and then stumbles away after experiencing the flash of the camera. Sam Weir here is almost the exact polar opposite image of Burt Lancaster playing Elmer Gantry. Sam isn’t confident and he’s unsure about what he’s doing. Elmer is charismatic and able to convince everyone around him to follow his lead. You’re probably asking at this point, “why are you watching Elmer Gantry and the opening credits to Freaks and Geeks?” That’s a good question, so thanks for asking it. I’ll come back to it later. First, I’d like to provide a little history of the similar element in these two very different images, which is the tie; the suit jacket is common between the two as well, technically – but more importantly here: the tie. To help me gain some historical perspective on the tie, I paid a visit to the drama department’s costume shop here on campus. If you’ve never heard of it, don’t worry. It’s a little difficult to find, because it’s tucked away in a hallway off from the main
theatre. Leslie Robison-Greene is the costume designer for the department of theatre and dramatic arts , and her specialty is the history of costume. If you’ve ever seen a play here at the university and have been wondering about the fantastic costumes that the actors wear, chances are that Leslie designed those costumes for the show. Leslie was kind enough to provide me with some history on the development of the modern necktie. “The necktie of today really started during the reign of James I of England. He viewed himself as a snappy dresser and was revolted at the lack of clean clothes and hygiene in his courtiers. So he passed a law that required all men to have an inch of clean linen showing at the neck and another inch at the wrists.” As was the fashion of the day, a man would wear around his neck a cravat, which “was nothing more than a long (2-3 meters) thin (3-4") piece of linen with perhaps a bit of lace on each short end. They were wrapped around the neck and tied in a bow or knot, or even pulled through a buttonhole on the waistcoat, coat, or doublet.” “As men's clothing became less colourful, the cravat was often the only ‘touch of colour’ proper gentlemen were allowed.” The cravat continued to be worn throughout the majority of the 19th century, “and in the early 19th century it became (considerably) shortened.” By the middle of the 19th century the cravat was narrowed and often looked like a string tied in a bow around the neck – thus the string tie
(think Colonel Sanders here).” Around this time, the name was also beginning to change – the ascot becoming more often favoured. Also during the mid-19th century, the modern necktie began to emerge with the name of the 4-in-hand-tie. They often possessed “colourful stripes associated with prep schools, universities, social clubs, or sporting activities. By c. 1870-1880 it was one of the three most common types of neckwear – along with the bow tie and the ascot, usually seen in formal occasions. Rumour has it the necktie was referred to as the 4-in-hand-tie during the 19th century because a gentleman needed four hands to correctly tie the double Windsor knot and get everything to lay flat and look presentable.” If you know me personally, you probably know I like wearing ties – and I mean really like wearing ties. It’s a fairly standard item in my wardrobe, so it’s not unusual for me to wear one a couple times per week with no special occasion required. When I'm asked what I study in school, I naturally reply, "English." It's become unsurprising for me to hear a response that goes something along the lines of, "I thought so. You really look the part." My apologies to anyone that I've had a similar conversation with (I still appreciate your comments) because you're right. I like books. I really like books. It’s such a tremendously important part of who I am that I even reflect this fact in how I
dress myself. I think Proposition Joe puts it succinctly when he says, "man, look the part, be the part, motherfucker." This is part of the tie’s importance for me – it's an expressive item. The tie allows me a short-hand of personal description which signals to everyone who I imagine myself to be. I think it’s finally time to answer your question – the one about why I'm watching both Elmer Gantry and Sam Weir. The answer is this: If the tie has continued to be a masculine piece of clothing then it's no coincidence that the tie suits each character. I may wish to think that the tie always expresses the image of the confident, powerful, athletic, and capable Elmer Gantry, but it expresses in equal parts the Sam Weir image. As a man, I’m expected daily to “man up” so that I can “be a man,” which usually means attempting to project more Elmer Gantry and less Sam Weir. But both are essential parts of being a man, and this is why the tie is so central in my life. The tie is a sharp and clean piece of clothing, and it adds interest to the shirts I wear. It also draws a line through the history of men’s clothing, and it draws equally upon politicians and intellectuals, athletes (at least in the old days) and geeks. With the tie, I’m able to accept the history of being a man by dressing like a man – and when I do so, I recognize that being a man means a lot of things. It certainly means accepting and resolving both the Elmer Gantrys and the Sam Weirs, who represent, for me, the uncertainty in life that is so fundamentally human.
Kelly Mills
Features Contributor A few years ago, I decided that I would not let myself graduate from this university without submitting a piece of writing to the Meliorist. With graduation just around the corner, it was now or never. Even though I’m eager for that day to arrive, it will be incredibly difficult to leave this university, which has shaped me so much
academically and personally. Thank you to the professors and friends that have made my time here so great – you are the reason I am moving forward (and writing such hopeful poems) and thank you to the Meliorist for giving me the space to keep this little promise to myself.
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A new dean for arts and science? Kelti Boissonneault Features Contributor
As the University of Lethbridge prepares to say goodbye to the current Dean of Arts and Science Christopher Nicol, new applicants and prospective candidates have given presentations and interviews that were quietly reviewed by faculty members. Two candidates were selected from a host of applicants, including two Lethbridge professors, to come and present at the university in March. Dr. David Malloy of the University of Regina and Dr. Craig Cooper of Nipissing University arrived and presented on their chosen topics of research, as well as answered questions about their research and about their plans for the department, if they were awarded the position. The university has not released whether other candidates are being sought or interviewed, but the two current candidates are detailed below.
The candidates: David Malloy – Associate Vice President (Research) University of Regina Dr. David Malloy is a graduate of the
University of Western Ontario and the University d’Ottawa who is currently employed as the associate vice president of research at the University of Regina. Originally from Gimli, Manitoba, Dr. Malloy boasts an impressive academic record with a focus in applied philosophy in health care. He is the co-author of four books dealing with applied ethics, and has a particular interest in codes of ethics, personhood, existential hardiness, and ethical climate/culture.
Craig Cooper – Dean of Arts and Science Nipissing University
Dr. Craig Cooper is a graduate of the University of Alberta and the University of British Columbia. Before Nipissing, Cooper was an associate dean of arts and science at the University of Winnipeg. He specializes in Classics, with particular attention to Athenian law, Athenian orators and Greek rhetoric. In 2008 he became the dean of arts and science at Nipissing, a university of slightly smaller size than the University of Lethbridge. The candidates presented in March
and departed for their home universities, and since then little has been heard from either the candidates or the university regarding the selection of a candidate. However, at least one department has requested more candidates be selected to present and has awarded the current candidates a D- and an F. Reasons for this feedback range depending on who is asked, but a source has told the Meliorist that concerns were raised about the overall efficacy of the candidates in a faculty as large and diverse as the University of Lethbridge.
The process: The process for hiring a dean of a faculty is an extensive one. Applications are accepted from around the world, vetted by a committee, and an interview process is initiated. The candidates selected for the shortlist are invited to the university to present on their plans for the department and their academic interests. The presentations are recorded and provide attendees the ability to question the candidate on their academic understanding of not only the department,
but of their own subject matter. After the presentations, each department within the faculty reports its review of the candidates to the hiring committee. The committee takes the reports as advisement, and a decision is made either to hire one of the two candidates, or to seek other applicants. At the time of production, the University of Lethbridge has not released further information about its decision.
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Maggie Kogut
Entertainment Editor Since March 8 of this year, the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery has been hosting a student art exhibition curated by University of York’s Richard William Hill. The annual student exhibit is a professional development opportunity for studio art majors, who can submit their work to a curator to receive professional feedback and possibly have their work exhibited in the U of L Art Gallery. Every year, a guest curator visits the university in order to make selections for the exhibit. This year’s curator, Richard Hill, is an associate professor of art history at the University of York, curator, and independent writer for Fuse Magazine. He has visited Lethbridge a few times, including a few years ago to lecture in the Art NOW course, and says that he always loves coming down to Lethbridge. According to Hill, he shares a mutual respect with Josephine Mills, director/curator of the U of L Art Gallery, and they have worked together before. I had the opportunity to speak with Hill about his curating process for the student exhibition. The whole process
took one week, with Hill visiting students on Monday, and an exhibit name being already chosen by Tuesday (Formed and Formless). Hill explained that he came up with this theme by visiting students in their studios and responding to the work that students were producing. He explained that to curate this exhibit, he could either pick five or six of the strongest works that he sees, or he could try and see if there was a theme amongst student work. Hill went with the second option, saying that it led to a more “desirable outcome,” and that “a lot of them [the students] were exploring the idea of formless,” things that remain difficult to talk about, difficult to think about. This theme is prominently reflected in the work currently exhibited in the U of L Art Gallery. The works defy traditional forms, categories, and boundaries. At least for me, they remain difficult to categorize, and encourage a flexible mind. As Hill writes in an introduction to the exhibit – posted near the entrance of the art gallery – “Out of the unity of undifferentiated sense data distinctions are
made, and categories created, named and organized. From this process language emerges, the symbolic order is established and ideal shapes and forms are identified and privileged.” Hill then goes on to write that “this history of form and meaning-making has been haunted by the question of formlessness.” Hill explains that this formlessness may include “shapes that elude idealization,” “millions of colour variations that go unnamed,” and “the things that lack names and fit no categories.” “As a precondition of form, the formless exists as potential. And although the formless resists and exceeds language, you will see that for students at the University of Lethbridge, it remains wide open to dynamic artistic exploration.” Although Hill is happy with the theme result, he says there was some difficulty in choosing which works to include in the exhibit. He says there were some artists who had really strong work, but the work didn’t fit the theme of the exhibit. Although this is unfortunate, it is a part of curatorial work, Hill explains. It’s not just the
quality of the work that is a qualification; it also has to fit in other ways. I asked Hill if curating the student exhibit is different from curating other exhibits. “Yes,” he says, “there’s a finite pool of artists.” The specific theme for this exhibit arose from what Hill noticed that student artists are doing here. With other national or international exhibits, there are more options and more variety, says Hill. For him, curating itself is kind of a creative process, as questions or certain themes arise from the group of work that he is curating. The artists featured in this year’s student exhibition are Neysa Hale, Kara Henry, Derrick Hoekstra, Jamie McKeague, Claire Reid, Kasia Sosnowski, Lisa Spinelli, Meghan Verkerk, and Kala Walton. The main gallery is open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended hours until 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays. It is located in W600. Stop in for a quick look and challenge your perceptions of what is Formed and Formless.
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Entertainment Editor The Meliorist staff would like to thank everyone who made the Meliorist and Whetstone year end wrap-up event last Friday a success: The Slice Bar & Grill for the venue, the bands, Whetstone staff for advertising and setup (particularly managing editor Mikyla Hindson), CKXU for recording a rad PSA, the Women’s Centre and the ULSU Pride Centre for their support, and everyone who came out to support independent student media, independent writers, and local music. The theme of the party was 1920s, fitting as I recently heard that The Slice actually used to be a speakeasy bar way back when. There were some great costumes in the crowd, boat hats, suspenders, feather boas, sparkly feather headbands. Y’all looked great, ladies and gents! The party was on all night thanks to
the great lineup: The Alarics, The New Weather Machine, and The Utilities. Friday night was the debut show for the Alarics, and hopefully the first of many. They were great – you can check out the track they opened with on their soundcloud. The opening act was followed by The New Weather Machine. They played with so much energy that I’m surprised they didn’t bring the walls down, but they certainly brought the crowd’s energy up with their wicked instrumentals. They were joined by guest Travis Robinson to play a cover of two songs, including “Dancing in the Dark.” Unfortunately Courtney Cox was not available to join the band. After a powerful set, The New Weather Machine was followed by The Utilities, who rocked the night away – hats were flying, people were dancing – and they ended off the
show on a great note. They played original tracks along with a couple of fun covers including a Fleetwood Mac cover. If you want to hear more from The New Weather Machine or the Utilities, both bands have albums available online at theweathermachine.com and theutilities.bandcamp.com, respectively. At the event, the Meliorist was joined by Whetstone, a literary magazine run by U of L students. The magazine accepts literary submissions from local authors, as well as national and international writers. The magazine was originally created in 1971, and following an absence, was revived in 2009 and has since published three issues filled with poetry, prose, interviews, graphic design, and photography. Their most recent issue was published just a few weeks ago.
The new issue is now available for $10. For more information, e-mail editor.whetstone@gmail.com. We also ended up with a very heavy bin filled with food items for the Lethbridge Food Bank. Thank you for all your donations. Coinciding with the event, the Meliorist, under the creative direction of Sam Loewen, is also re-painting the Meliorist mural in the tunnel. Keep an eye out for that, and feel free to contact us with any feedback on the event. We’d love to know if another possible event in the future is something you’d like to see, if there is anything we should keep for future events, and what we can improve on for next time. Till then, take it easy Lethbridge.
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RJ Balog
Entertainment Contributor I remember hearing about how way back when, around the ‘70s, that at B horror movie festivals or Grindhouse showings they would give out barf-bags when entering the theatre, as if to say that this movie is so raunchy, so filled with blood and guts, that you are literally going to barf. If they were ever considering re-institutionalizing this practice, this year’s remake of the cult classic film Evil Dead would be the undisputed champion to usher in the new age. Horror fans rejoice! This is a throwback to classic horror that not only excels in revitalizing a tired genre, but also does so by catering it to genuine fans and not succumbing to the newfound laziness that most horror movies are guilty of. Director Fede Alvarez along with his screenwriting partners and producers Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell (the brain and star of the original trilogy, respectively) set out to do one thing: create a remake to a beloved film with a mass cult following that would be faithful to the original’s passion, but also one that wouldn’t disappoint fans. And let’s be perfectly clear, they succeeded. To all the Evil Dead purists out there that were skeptical or stubbornly opposed to a remake, leave your
reservations at the door and sit down for a master class in horror. The overall grand design of Evil Dead is very much alive in the remake that pulls from the best elements of the original, but adds and elaborates on some of the weaker or more questionable aspects of the predecessor. Now before you tear my head off for talking down the original Evil Dead, I’ll clarify my point. Evil Dead (1981) was a great movie, for what it was. It was a low-budget passion piece from a then-unknown director and actor, which blew up with praise and stole the hearts of horror fans worldwide. But it wasn’t perfect. One of the best things that this remake does is it adds a fresh take on not just the original film, but on horror films in general. Here we find a group of friends going to a cabin, not to party and relax, but to help the film’s leading lady Mia attempt to go cold turkey from a relentless heroin addiction. It’s a smart change from the original by giving characters a more realistic purpose for the situation, and simultaneously making them relatable and vulnerable. This also makes the perceived delusional warnings of Mia seem like the ramblings of a junkie, which are easily dismissed. Mia is
played by Jane Levy (from Suburgatory) who gives a chillingly great performance that is well deserving of applause and praise. So the story starts with Mia, along with her two childhood friends, her brother and his girlfriend, secluding themselves to the dilapidated and unsettling cabin in the hopes of saving Mia from her crippling addiction. Things skew however when they come upon the disturbing remains of the basement and a book that was not meant to be found. Of course one of the characters haphazardly reads from the book (there’s always one jerk in the bunch) unleashing a terrible and evil demon upon them with the sole purpose to consume and torture their souls. Doesn’t sound scary to you? Well don’t underestimate just how terrifyingly real the filmmakers and cast make it. This is old school horror. It doesn’t rely on cheap scares like cat calls and door slams to frighten the audience. No, Evil Dead builds tension by putting it right in front of you; it creates real suspense and horror that comes with expectation and legitimately disturbing events. This is the strongest aspect of the film, and trust me when I say that it’ll stick with you long after it’s done.
Though Jane Levy shines up front, the entire cast does a terrific job responding to the situations. Fede Alvarez does a terrific job capturing that magic that had such a strong presence in the original. The film feels rustic and retro with wardrobe, setting and dialogue, while staying current and fresh. The score is a perfect blend of sharp and offensive sound that thrusts your tension level to 11, with a particularly effective and unnerving siren that pulls you to the edge of your seat. Evil Dead has all the trademarks of classic horror. They even successfully pulled off the over-the-top explosive vomit scene. Yeah I said it, explosive vomit. Evil Dead was made by passionate fans with the sole goal to remain truthful to the original. It’s very much a fan service film, delivering the gore and horror that fans expect while sprinkling in those nods to the franchise that fill the uber fan with excitement. More blood and horror than most could handle, and all while not succumbing to lazy cheap scares. Evil Dead fans can celebrate in the rebirth of a classic franchise and the revitalization of classic horror.
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Our Truth and effort: All my love, Kel. Kelti Boissonneault Editor-in-Chief
This will be the last editorial I will ever write as the Editor-in-Chief of the Meliorist. It’s been an interesting two years, with lots of bumps and bruises, ups and downs, and plenty of learning experiences. I’ve cherished, hated, loved, adored, resented, regretted, and enjoyed these experiences in turn, but overall the effect has been a positive one. I’ve re-written this editorial in my head about a hundred times over the past couple of weeks. I keep changing my mind about what I want to say, what message I will leave you with. I’ve thought of extensive overviews of a bunch of topics, of rants, of ravings, of beat poems, and of leaving the page blank to see if the few people who read this section would notice. I’ve thought about giving some advice, about telling the story of my time at the Meliorist, and so many other things. It was a tough choice, but what I will leave you with is simple: a promise. I promise that the person who you are today will not be the person you are tomorrow, and you are no longer the person you were yesterday. I promise that the world will continue to shape and change you, and that you will continue to shape and change the world. I promise that life will go on even when there seems to be no hope left, and that things will get better even when they are superb. This world is an amazing place full of intricate and phenomenal people and each and every one of them deserves some degree of respect. I promise that the world will grow as we grow, and change as we change, and that you will have many opportunities to affect that change yourself. Through writing these editorials these past two years I have felt a connection. I’ve written over 45 editorials for this publication — some I’m more proud of than others — and I’ve enjoyed the feedback. Each and every person who has e-mailed in to say how much they agreed or disagreed has had an impact on my life. I feel like every person I see reading the newspaper — any section of it (yes, even just the TLFs) — is a friend. The staff here at the Meliorist have become like family. We work together, and share the same aspirations. We squabble, disagree, laugh, and bond all in the process of making new friends with each of our readers. It takes a lot to put a little of yourself on each page over 28 issues each year for two years… but each step of the way has been worth it. So to conclude, because this last piece should be no more long-winded than any other, I will encourage you, my friend, to continue to learn and grow. Learn about this wonderful world around you — explore every corner of it. Grow into love, and fall out again. Find friendships and discover aspects of yourself you’d never dreamed were there. See the world as much as possible. Change what you don’t like about yourself, your community, your planet. Always be the modus for change — always be the modus for betterment. Always ameliorate. See you on the other side. All my love, Kel.
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Something we don’t do often…
A story about the Lance in Windsor, Ontario Kelti Boissonneault Editor-in-Chief
Today we are including a story that we’ve never had to include before. It’s a one-time thing, and we are proud to be able to include it in our very last issue. It’s the story of another newspaper — a student newspaper in Windsor, Ontario known as the Lance. We received communication earlier today (Monday, April 8, 2013) that the University of Windsor Student Alliance (UWSA) has issued a stipulation that the Lance can no longer print paper editions and must move to an online-only format. This has dire consequences for their advertising revenue since it is very difficult to get advertisers to invest in online advertisement. Print advertisement is much, much easier to sell and is still considered more effective. What does this mean for the newspaper? Well, essentially that means it isn’t a newspaper anymore. The budget for their publication cannot be supported by the levy alone since they have been forced onto an online-only format. There’s a lot of pros about an online format (the Meliorist employs two online formats for ease of online distribution), but being forced into online-only has dire consequences for the budget — namely a lack of funding from advertisement revenue that makes up a significant portion of the budget. Students here at the U of L tell us all the time that they enjoy the print edition because it’s easy to grab between classes and flip the pages — they don’t have to rely on data or wifi on their mobile devices, and it’s very nice to have something to hold on to — to clip articles out of, to doodle on, to complete the crossword in. While the future of the Meliorist may involve a move to more comprehensive online formats and maybe (rumour has it) app development for mobile devices, the print edition is important. It’s tangible, it’s real, and more importantly — it generates revenue.
Each year the Meliorist gets a levy from the student body as well — but it only makes up about half our budget. The other half comes from advertising revenue generated from selling ads to local businesses in the print edition. It helps us stay connected with the community and the Meliorist has long been a proud proponent of supporting local businesses, and connecting students with businesses nation-wide. While we offer advertisement online as well, there are far fewer takers for the online advertisement than there are for the print edition. Granted, the levy amount for the Lance does seem like a lot of money — but it takes a lot of money to run a newspaper, particularly when you are paying staff. The Meliorist pays its staff, and also tries to kick as much back to the regular contributors as possible. Without a paid staff, the production quality would go down. It’s very difficult, especially around exam and final papers time to hold volunteers accountable to their commitments. Staff you can — they are being paid to make a product and therefore they treat the paper like the job it is. It’s hard work, and even being paid a pittance is great when it’s an experience you enjoy. The Lance is, unfortunately, being forced to dramatically reduce its operations. Their student alliance has killed their student newspaper in its print form. Imagine the University of Lethbridge without a print version of the Meliorist. Do you like that image? Some of you may, and that’s fine. Most of you have supported the print edition for years, and we are very happy to produce it for you every week. The print edition of the newspaper is a significant cultural addition to any campus. It lets people know that the campus is alive and full of thinking individuals: it provides a forum for interaction, a voice for the students, and it makes it accessible. Yes, the online edition is also accessible — but
it is less tangible. We at the Meliorist condemn the actions of the UWSA, and encourage them to rescind this detrimental decision and allow the Lance to better participate in the free market of advertising revenue. It provides a job (or several) for students in a competitive industry, and opens doors into the future not only for the publication, but for the culture of the institution itself. If you would like to support the Lance, please e-mail letters of support to president@uwindsor.ca, uwsa@uwindsor.ca, and CC: letters@windsorstar.com and editor@uwindsorlance.ca. Address your letters to UWSA board of directors and Alan Wildeman, University of Windsor president. Please get them in as soon as possible! A Facebook page has also been created: facebook.com/savethelance. By supporting student media we allow for a forum of expression rarely taken advantage of, but sorely needed. Please show your support. Regards, The Meliorist
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Horns 2012-2013 Travis Robinson
season wrap-up
Sports Editor
The sporting seasons are over at the U of L, and on behalf of myself and the Meliorist, I would like to thank all the coaches and athletes who took time out of their days to sit down and talk to me. Here are the final results and highlights from all the teams and athletes who competed in the 2012-2013 academic sports season in the CIS.
Men’s Soccer
The men’s soccer team finished with an overall record of 5-5-6 in what was a development year for many younger players.
Women’s Soccer
The women’s soccer team finished their season at 1-9-2 in what was a rebuilding and development year for the young team.
Men’s Hockey
The men’s hockey team finished a
tough season at 2-24-2. The season was a retooling year, with many younger, new faces adapting to the CIS game.
Women’s Hockey
The women’s hockey team finished their campaign with a record of 9-18-2. The team was yet another young club in a stage of transition.
Rugby
The usually dominant women’s rugby team finished their season at 3-3-0. They will enter a phase of rebuilding for this upcoming season, as several key veteran players used their last season of eligibility for the 2012 campaign.
Men’s Basketball
The men’s basketball team finished with an impressive 12-10-0 record and narrowly missed the playoffs for their best record in years. This season
5th year farewells The following athletes will be moving on from Horns athletics, having competed in their fifth and last years of athletic eligibility. We wish them the best of luck in their future endeavours.
Swimming
Adam Krysiak Jeff Nicol
Rugby
Brandi Van Eeuwen Kendra Reeves Laura Murphy-Burke Alex Hendricks Genevieve Ahart
Men’s Soccer
Brett Silbernagel Lucas Rajcic Matt Medoruma
Women’s Hockey Ashley Beattie Amy von Buskirk
Men’s Basketball
Julian Spearchief-Morris Derek Waldner
Women’s Basketball Kara Henry Steph Inman Erin Skippon
Legendary Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis devised the mantra “Commitment to Excellence” to remind his players what the expectation was in joining the club. These dedicated individuals clearly showed a commitment to excellence over their numerous seasons and sacrifices with their respective teams and sports. Balancing a university workload and a training/practice/game regiment is an arduous task, and I respect and congratulate those who managed to do so over the course of five years.
marks the end of the coaching tenure of Mr. Dave Adams, who will be replaced by Mike Hansen for the 2013-2014 season. Veteran forward Derek Waldner was named a Second Team All-Star for Canada West in his final season with the team.
Women’s Basketball
The women’s basketball team had their most winning season in 17 years, finishing with a 10-12-0 record under a tough schedule. Head coach Erin McAleenan was vital in this turnaround, and the team benefited greatly from the veteran leadership of several 5th year players.
Swimming
The Horns swim team saw mixed results throughout the season. Veteran Jeff Nicol put on his usual show of dominance with his breaststroke acumen, and finished fourth in the
200m breaststroke and 11th in the 100m breaststroke at the CIS championships. Fourth year swimmer Ryan Thornley also managed top 10 finishes in his 50 meter butterfly and 50 meter backstroke events at the same meet.
Track and Field
Rookie thrower and Nova Scotia ex-pat Kayla Gallagher stole the show at the CIS Championships in women’s weight throw, winning the gold medal for 18.24 metres. Fellow rookie and Nova Scotia native Peter Millman also had a stellar season in his throwing events; Millman managed a gold medal in weight throw at the Canada West championships and silver in shot put at the same meet, and was named Can West Rookie of the Year for track and field.
Hot topic
The many ways not to get pregnant/STIs
Kelti Boissonneault Lifestyle Contributor
Since summer is very nearly upon us, and this will be the last issue of the Meliorist for the year, I figured it might be time to bring the conversation about sex back to the basics. Yes, this will be a review of what many of you learned in middle or high school, but I hope to take it a little bit further than that. This article will review all the different types of pregnancy control for both men and women, the pros and cons of each type, and will (hopefully) dispel some myths about pregnancy control methods that are prevalent in modern culture. For the purposes of this article, sex will be defined as vaginal/penal intercourse (heterosexual sex), penal/anal intercourse (male homosexual sex), and vaginal/vaginal intercourse (lesbian sex) and oral sex. It should be noted that other methods/forms of sex exist including fingering, masturbation, and object sex (the use of dildos, vibrators, and massagers), to name a few.
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act of refraining from sexual practices until such time
as a couple wishes to become pregnant. Many schools in North America teach an abstinence-only curriculum for sex education, but there is some doubt as to the effectiveness of this teaching. Basically the rules of abstinence are simple: don’t have sexual intercourse. Some cultures also encourage refraining from other forms of self-love (masturbation). Individuals who engage in abstinence as a lifestyle choice sometimes engage in other forms of sex such as oral sex, masturbation, and anal sex and should be aware that these forms of sex also have dangers. Pros: This way of thinking may encourage higher respect for sex in some individuals, and may encourage people who are not sure if they are ready for sex to wait until they are comfortable. There is also no way to get pregnant with abstinence. Cons: Studies have shown that abstinence-only education in schools correlates to higher unprotected sex rates in teens, which puts individuals at a higher risk for STIs and teenage pregnancies. In many instances the focus of abstinence-only education is
to discourage individuals and couples from engaging in sexual practices until marriage rather than encouraging safe sexual practices.
Condoms
Condoms are purchasable from most drug stores and pharmacies and there are a variety of types and brands. Many are latex which stretches easily over the penis and stays secure (typically) throughout intercourse. Condoms are about 85-90 per cent effective when used properly. Some lesbian couples will substitute traditional penile condoms for latex finger condoms. Pros: Very easy to get and are inexpensive. Additionally, the varieties of shapes, colours, textures, and warming/cooling lubricants make for additional fun in between the sheets. Cons: They are not 100 per cent effective in preventing pregnancy or STI transmittal. Condoms can also occasionally break, and leave pieces of the broken condom in the vaginal canal. Some males who use condoms report a decrease in stimulation during sex.
Vaginal rings
Intra-vaginal rings are a type of hormonal pregnancy control that is inserted into the vagina and can remain there for up to three weeks, slowly releasing hormones that help prevent pregnancy. The ring is typically removed for the fourth week in the cycle in order to facilitate menstruation. Some brands of the ring may be removed during intercourse for one to three hours and re-inserted after intercourse without compromising effectiveness. Pros: No need take a pill every day. Cons: No STI protection, and may slip out unnoticed during intercourse.
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Dental dams
Dental dams are a rectangular piece of latex that is held over the vagina or anus during oral sex to prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. They are available at most pharmacies, and a water-based lube is recommended for their use. Pros: An effective method for preventing the spread of STIs and for preventing skin-to-skin contact without decreasing sensation. Cons: Cannot be used internally for anal or vaginal sex and will not prevent pregnancy.
Oral contraception
Many different types of the “birth control pill” exist but they all function in pretty much the same way. They trick the female body into thinking it is pregnant and prevents implantation of fertilized ovum in the uterine wall. Pros: Discreet and 99 per cent effective. Cons: interruption in the ingestion schedule can decrease effectiveness (don’t forget to take it!). Some brands have been linked with blood clotting disorders and have been known to
cause complications with hormones. Does not protect against STI infections.
Like vaginal rings and oral contraception, patches are a form of hormonal birth control that is applied to the skin (like a nicotine patch to help you quit smoking) and remains there for three weeks. It is removed one week per month to allow for menstruation. Pros: Apply and forget it — it even stays on in the shower. You don’t have to worry about taking a pill every day. Cons: Can be removed accidentally and has been linked to weight gain in users. Not an effective prevention for STIs.
preventing implantation of the fertilized ovum. Pros: Copper IUDs can be left in the uterus for up to 10 years and remain effective the entire time. Hormonal IUDs last up to five years. They can be removed at any time (by a doctor) and the uterus is immediately viable for pregnancy. 99.5 per cent effective. Cons: Expensive in the short-term (between $150-$450) and must be inserted by a specialized doctor. They can slip out in the first three months, and insertion is usually very painful. They have been linked with uterine complications after use. During insertion they may puncture the uterine wall, which requires surgery to remove. Do not prevent STIs.
IUD – Intra-uterine device
Sterilization in males
Patch contraception
There are two types of IUD — copper and hormonal. The copper IUD increases the acidity of the uterus and works by destroying sperm before they are able to make it to the ova — essentially it creates a sperm-hostile environment in the uterus. The hormonal IUDs work much like hormonal oral contraceptives by
There are many types of male sterilization practices including vasectomy, chemical sterilization, and testicular removal. The most common practice in North America is vasectomy, which includes severance of a portion of the tube that connects the testicles to the penis (the vasa deferentia), an operation that prevents
sperm from being ejaculated. This can be reversed with a 7o per cent success rate. Pros: No chance of pregnancy after the surgery is successfully completed — which requires a few months of healing time. Far less invasive than female sterilization, and is a very safe procedure. Cons: It’s surgery. It does not prevent STI spread.
Sterilization in females
There are many types of female sterilization including tube-tying/tubal ligation (where the fallopian tubes are tied so no ova can be released into the uterus), hysterectomy (removal of the uterus), and removal of the ovaries. These procedures are usually extensive and permanent, and can include complications from abdominal surgery. Pros: Permanent contraception. Cons: Extensive abdominal surgery, long healing period, permanent.
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TLF QUESTION: This week: What was your favourite article in The Meliorist this year? Next year: What can I do as a student to contribute to my campus? * Submit your TLFs at www.themeliorist.ca. All TLFs must be submitted via a valid uleth e-mail account. Keep in mind that libelous or offensive TLFs may be edited or omitted. The TLFs do not reflect the view or opinions of The Meliorist Publishing Society. ** Priority for TLFs will be given to those who answer the weekly question!
Why is the Meliorist so inaccessible? 1-2 writers write majority of articles every week. TLFs moderated very slowly. Have to apply months in advance. Let people help & contribute!
kat.witt@uleth.ca Email for Details!!!
Dear Luc in the tie dye lab coat. You seem pretty groovy. Coffee sometime? -A
Great band to check outBand: Mother Mother Songs: Hayloft, Baby Don’t Dance, Wreaking Ball, Simply Simple, Bit By Bit, Body of Years, The Sticks, Burning Pile, The Stand, et al.
Since the budget cuts I have given up all hope that the University will supply 2 ply toilet paper. Library extended hours run from April 12–29. Hours are: Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–11 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m.–11 p.m. Intersession hours start April 30th. http://bit.ly/zLDnFc
To the red head at that works at Hiroba, just want to say hi and that you are beautiful thought you should know
To the guy sitting by the rock climbing wall- I’m surprised I saw this TLF but yes, I would love a coffee sometime! I did feel like a creep walking by what.. 5 times?
Unlike many of u I HAVE to use the elevator. It’s not cute when u press all the buttons in the elevator when I’m trying to get to class and am already late because of my disability
To the girl in the red dress, and the boy she was with: Having sex on the side of the hill outside the library- Not appropriate. Hope it was good though!! - People watching
The Meliorist may not like it, but the bored and boring conservatives running AB and SK are the most successful in Canada. You can’t argue 4.5% unemployment and lowest debt levels.
ArtSociety & Surf Club present CLUB CARNIVAL& OCEAN PARTY April 12 Zoo& Ballrooms 4pm-1am,local artisans, clothing swap,performers PennyFortune & Small Town DJs and SWAG!
Correction on the TLF! Looking a female roommate. Close to University. Great place to live! The email was incorrect. The email is
surf club family: we need a reunion asap! sending you all good vibes for finals, wishes of tight butt holes and loads of LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!
To my Butterknot, you are so beautiful and sexy.
the sex articles victim blaming
The Zoo is literally one of the worst run establishments in Lethbridge. The retirement of the manager will bring about good changes. No doubt. Guy from French class I met at E entrance on Tues @~10:40 Yes my name is Katelyn, sorry for running off I was late for class. if you want to talk my email is katelyn.barclay@uleth I am an eagle soaring above turkeys in the U of L Management Faculty. Anyone else wishing they went to college for a trade instead of a degree? 3 years in, too late now! Just kill me please. From that guy in AHMS 3215 Come say hi after class sometime :) I have nothing to say, except for "hi", and I can't wait for summer, fuck school right now. Cheers. Does Height in Sports Matter? by Travis was awesome! Your Shit Sucks because your shit sucks. Dunno dont care dont read cant read lol
The infographics were sweet. The Meliorist should do them again next year. I liked the professor interviews TLFs. And the TLFs. Willard the farm boy Home-made red wine and pizza Farewell newspaper I wish I could write Haikus. Kangaroos. Booze. A cow moos. Well... nobody submitted enough TLFs this week probably because finals. Staff are lazy this week also because finals. So here is a fairly dimensionally square bit of white space. See below.
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THE LAST LECTURE: BIOS ON DR. SHEILA MCMANUS AND DR. PETER DIBBLE Julia Adolf VP Academic Suppose you went to the doctor for a check-up and she diagnosed you with a terminal illness. Of course you would be taken back by this, and yes, the topic is disheartening and sad, but given the opportunity, how would you give a sincere good-bye to the ones you love? The Last Lecture is the chance to do just that, leave a message – a legacy – for those who are here and those who are yet to come. It will give presenters the chance to share the advice they wish they had taken and give listeners the opportunity to learn from their mistakes and accomplishments. The students here at the University of Lethbridge look to their professors for assistance and advice. The Last Lecture is no differin textbooks and published journals, that only personal experience can offer. This year we have Dr. Peter Dibble (chemistry and biochemistry), Nicholas Hanson (theatre and drama), and Dr. Sheila McManus (history) speaking at the Last Lecture event. At The Last Lecture we also give out the Teaching Excellence Award(s). The recipients of these awards know beforehand and are invited to The Last Lecture where the ULSU VP Academic presents them with their award and explains why the students at the University of Lethbridge chose them. Professor Dibble specializes in methods of generating a class of highly reactive organic molecules known as “isobenzofurans.” These molecules are interesting for their electronic properties and are also very useful for the preparation of a huge number of interesting compounds. His work is applied to the preparation of liquid crystals, carcinogens, anti-tumour rescers. For those of you who are not or-
ganic chemistry savvy and did not understand my chemistry lingo, not to worry, professor Dibble will not be focusing on his research but will be with ridiculously cool applications of science in the real world. Professor Dibble is engaging and fun in his chemistry classes and loves to bring his display molecules to class to show interesting real world applications of chemistry. I expect nothing more than a fantastic Last Lecture from him. Professor McManus’ research focuses on the history of the borderlands of the American West and the North American West, as well as the history of gender, race, and sexuality in North America. She is the author of “The Line Which Separates: Race, Gender and the Making of the Alberta-Montana Borderlands” and “Choices and Chances: A History of Women in the U.S. West,” among various other publications throughout Canada and the United States. For those of you who have never taken a history class with Professor McManus, you are surely missing out. In the classroom she is very engaging and passionate about history, making sure that all of her students understand the content of her class. As the incoming VP Academic Katie Kalmar states, “she’s just a sweet prof.” Based off of that fact, I again expect nothing less than awesomeness from Professor McManus’ lecture on Wednesday evening. So, please meet us at the University Theatre on Wednesday, April 17 at 7 p.m. (the doors will open at 6 p.m.) to hear Professor Hanson, Professor Dibble, and Professor McManus speak about life lessons learned and whatever other crazy things they can think of. This is a free event and the you get there early to ensure you get a spot. See you there!
THE PRESIDENT’S FAREWELL MESSAGE Armin Escher President half months of my term as Students’ Union president, one thing in particular I would like to mention is how humbled I am by the continued interest in student affairs by the alumni of something about this university to have former students who no longer have any direct ties to the Students’ Union still attempting to remain active in the running of this organization. However, I would like to give a warning to those more vocal former students who continue to wish they were in charge here at the Students’ Union: their continued attempts at
appearing into oblivion as they become further disconnected from the current students. It is important to be able to move on with your life and to allow the current generation to make their own decisions, and their own mistakes. The beauty of a student run organization is that it is simply that, student run. Inherent in that statement, as students are an ever changing demographic, is that the Students’ Union is an ever-changing organization which continually needs to adapt to the ever-changing constituents it represents. Now, while I’ve never received any direct feedback from former students regarding what they
would have done differently, it was implied here and there over the past year in comments along the lines of “my pride [in the Students’ Union] is slightly dinged.” So I would just like to end off the year with a thank you to all those who have made it what it was. Being involved in the Students’ Union as an executive council member has been the best job I have ever had, and I job anytime soon. I am proud of what I have done over the past year, but I know I could have done more. I’m going to ask that you don’t take that negatively, but rather positively as it shows how much I have cared and that I want this university to be the
best it can be for its students. There is always something that can make it better. As for the future of the Students’ Union: new leadership will come in future. It is important for the Students’ Union to become rejuvenated through new leadership in order for it to remain a healthy organization. The Students’ Union belongs to the students, and for it to remain strong and effective, it needs to be able to adapt to the needs of today’s students.
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Harm Reduction & Drug Education The ZOO @ 5:00 PM
Community Dinner & Idea Share Lethbridge Fish & Game HUT (9th ave & 10th st south) @ 6:00 PM
A taste of lethbridge 2013 tradesman manufacturing (4437 8th ave north) @ 7:00 PM to 10:00 pm
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Community Kitchen Free Dinner & Idea Share! Friday April 12 6PM Where? Fish & Game Hut 9th ave & 10th St Take Bus Route 22
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Jobs, jobs, jobs! Let us introduce you to CES (Career & Employment Services). CES is a student service office dedicated to assisting you with your career and job search needs. We’re within the Career & Co-op Services office in AH154, along with Applied Studies and the Management and Arts & Science Cooperative Education programs. CCS office hours are 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Go to our website for more detailed information on our services: www.uleth.ca/ross/ces. Workshops to April 30 (to see full schedule and sign up go online to www.uleth.ca/ross/ces/workshops) CES resume/cover letter workshops: * Wednesday, April 17, 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. * Monday, April 22, 2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Career exploration 101 workshops: * Thursday, April 18, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. * Wednesday, April 24, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. CES career portfolios for interviews workshops: * Monday, April 15, 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. CES job search & networking workshops: * Tuesday April 23, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. CES interview techniques workshops: * Thursday, April 11, 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. New Grad ~ Job Search Seminar~ check out the details on our website www.uleth.ca/ross/ces/workshops Two-day seminar to help prepare you for your job search: * Thursday April 25, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. & Friday April 26, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Lunch provided on Friday. For full descriptions of the job postings below visit CES Online Job Board! http://www.uleth.ca/ross/ces/job-board Full time • Management Trainee ~ Guillevin International (April 30) • Synthetic Organic Chemist, North York ~ Toronto Research Chemicals
(April 30) • Agribusiness Assistant, AB/SK/MB ~ Richardson International (April 15) • Marketing/Event Coordinator, Ponoka/Red Deer ~ Jones Boys Saddlery & Western Wear (April 15) • Associate Sales Representative, Various Locations ~ Cargill (April 15) • Associate Grain Marketing Advisor, Various Locations ~ Cargill (April 15) • Associate Production Supervisor, Various Locations ~ Cargill (April 15) • Development Officer, Leth ~ Lethbridge College (April 14) • Program Manager, Cgy ~ Churchill Park Family Care Society (April 21) • Coordinator, Leth ~ BURNCO Rock Products Ltd (April 24) • AU-01, Income Tax Auditor; AU-02 Tax Auditor, Cgy ~ Canada Revenue Agency (April 12) • Management Trainee ~ EMCO Corp (April 30) • Registered Nurse, SK ~ Sun Country Health Region (April 26) • Marketing & Communications Officer, SK ~ North West Regional College (April 15) • Director & Team Lead, Agriculture Banking, Leth ~ Scotiabank (May 3) • Irrigation Technologist, Outlook SK ~ Gov’t of SK (April 17) • Partnerships Manager, Leth ~ YWCA (April 18) • Registered Representative, Cgy ~ ScotiaMcLeod (May 4) • Sun Life Financial Advisor ~ Sun Life Financial (May 10) • Director & Group Lead, Regina ~ Scotiabank (May 4) • Conservation Programs Specialist ~ Ducks Unlimited (May 3) • Sales Trainee ~ WESCO (June 5) Temporary • Reservations Manager, Blue River ~ Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing (April 26) • Project Officer - Intern Position, Ottawa ~ Council of the Federation Secretariat (May 9) • Community Kitchen Coordinator, Leth ~ Family Centre (April 24) • Assistant Equipment Manager, Cgy ~ Glencoe Club (May 1) • Payroll Administrator, Leth ~ Hire Standard (April 23) • Conservation Officer, Edm ~ Edmonton & Area Land Trust (May 1) Summer Postings • Summer Swim Coach, Fort MacLeod ~ Sharks Swim Club (April 30) • Agronomy Student; Agribusiness Student, AB/SK ~ Richardson International (April 15) • Giftshop Sales Associate, Drumheller
~ Royal Tyrrell Museum (April 30) • Marketing/PR Internship, Cgy ~ Live Out There Inc (April 30) • Collections Manager Assistant; Education Program Assistant; Tourist Information/Front Desk Clerk; Horticulture/landscaping, Pincher Creek& District Historical Society – (April 26) • Museum Interpreters, Dickson ~ Danish Canadian National Museum Society (April 20) • Production Intern, Various Locations ~ Cargill (April 15) • Industrial Herbicide Applicator, Red Deer ~ Renu-l-tech Environmental (April 12) • Lawn Care Specialist; Flower Bed Specialist, Cgy ~ Empire Yards Services Inc. (April 13) • Marketing Associates, Leth ~ CertaPro Painters (April 14) • Student Tax, Cgy ~ Enerplus (April 17) • Summer Student, Cgy ~ Alberta Distance Learning Centre (April 17) • Summer Marketing Internship ~ Vivint (April 19) • Crop Scout Intern, Rolling Hills ~ CHS Inc (April 19) • Interpreter, Cardston ~ Remington Carriage Museum (April 15) • Web Developer, Leth ~ Internet Solutions Group (April 30) • Advertising Coordinator, Leth ~ Graduate Media & Marketing (April 21) • Teacher, Counsellor, Instructor, Cgy/Vancouver ~ Wynchemna (April 12) • Summer Student – Human Resources, Cgy ~ Gibson Energy (April 25) • Seasonal Employment, Leth ~ Costco (June 30) • Summer Library Clerk, Coaldale ~ Coaldale Public Library (April 12) • Clucking Awesome Summer Intern, Leth/Cgy ~ The Wing n Beer Corp. (April 14) • Summer Openings, Leth ~ Vector Marketing (July 24) • Program Director, Crowsnest Pass ~ Crowsnest Museum & Archives (April 16) • Landscape Labourer, Leth ~ Green Leaf Lawnscapes (May 3) • Summer Survey Technician; Summer GIS Technician, Leth ~ County of Lethbridge (April 12) • Collections Assistant; Museum Public Programs Assistant; Museum Attendant; Marketing Summer Student; NWMP Barracks Site Attendant; Collections Assistant, Canmore ~ Canmore Museum & Geoscience Centre (April 15)
• Sales & Marketing Coordinator, Fernie ~ Goldstar (April 20) • Recycling Representative, Cgy ~ Vecova (April 15) • Assistant Coordinator, Med Hat ~ Community Foundation of Southern Alberta (April 30) • Aquatics Liaison Worker, Leth ~ Gov’t of AB (April 17) • Airfield Maintenance Assistant, Cgy ~ Calgary Airport Authority (April 25) Part time • Guest Services, Cgy ~ Butterfield Acres Farm (May 1) • Brand Ambassador, various AB locations – Prime Marketing (April 30) • Groundskeeper, Leth ~ Weidner Investment Services (May 5) • Early Education Program Manager, Leth ~ Lethbridge School District #51 (April 12) • Lenscrafters Sales Associate, Leth ~ Lenscrafters (June 6) International • Teach English in South Korea ~ Eagle Consulting (April 15) • China Paid Internship, Ningbo China ~ Ningbo Wencheng International Student Internship (April 30) • Science Teacher, UK ~ Synarbor Education (April 12) • China Internship Program, Beijing ~ CRCC Asia (April 23) • Travel. Teach. Save! South Korea ~ Adventure Teaching (April 17) • EFL Teacher, Nanning ~ Canadian Foundation Centre for International Education (April 30) • Teach, Travel & Earn Money, South Korea, China, Thailand ~ Aclipse (April 24) • Teaching Options in South Korea ~ KORJOB Canada Recruiting (April 24) • English Tutor, Hong Kong ~ Chatteris (April 27) • Primary Teacher, UK ~ Synarbor Education (April 26) • China Internship Program 2013 ~ CISC Global (May 1) • Internships, China ~ InternChina (May 31) For details of the postings and information on the application processes, go to www.uleth.ca/ross/ces/job-board.
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Samantha Banting Winner of the LAST Pronghorn Challenge!
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