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If You Want A Better Planet Then You Better Plan It

zamir merali
Students returning from the holidays are being welcomed back by an impressive addition to Rozanski Hall. A mural, rising from the oor to the roof and stretching 40 feet across, depicts a colourful and inspiring landscape of planet Earth. The painting is imposing, but the occasion it marks is even more impressive. The Better Planet Project, launched publicly last fall, has now surpassed its halfway point on the way to raising 200 million dollars for the University Of Guelph. This artistic feature recognizes our leadership donors, the pillars of our campaign, said president Alastair Summerlee. But it also tells the story of the Better Planet Project and stands as an evolving symbol of the issues and needs being addressed as we look to create change and make the world a better place. The Better Planet Project seeks to better food, environment, health and community across the world. It has set an ambitious goal, which it pursues through its aggressive and unique fund-raising campaign. Joanne Shoveller, vice president of alumni aairs, comments on the uniqueness of the Better Planet Projects fund-raising. The University wants to be a charity of choice for its own alumni and attract their time, contributions and advice in a meaningful and broad way, said Shoveller. We are also hearing

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A Vote Mob took place this past Saturday along Winegard Walk. The Mob was lmed for a music video organized by the CSA to encourage student voters for the upcoming provincial election. Another similar mob is set to take place on Sept 15 at Branion Plaza for the International Day of Democracy, with the video to be released this Saturday, Sept 17.

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One down, three yet to come!

sasha odesse
A packed stadium reminiscent of last years homecoming watched as the Guelph Gryphons fell to the Ottawa Gee-Gees on Saturday Sept. 5. The loss, however, hardly seemed to phase Gryphon fans who, decked out in red, yellow and black, held out hope in the fourth quarter following a redeeming touchdown in the third by David Honig. [Its] unfortunate that we lost in the season opener, however, the turnout was greatstudents got in for free [which was a great incentive for those] students who werent as interested in football but wanted to go for the fun community aspect, said Stephanie Engelage, a residence assistant in East Hall. As well as getting in for free, rst year students had the opportunity to watch, or in the case of East Hall students, perform the winning Pep Rally Boogie at half-time. I think it was a great idea [to have the winning Boogie perform at half-time] because a lot of times the only football event that

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Students volunteer in the Guelph community with Project Serve

jihee (marie) park
It is easy for many to forget the world beyond academics during the hustle and bustle of the start of the semester. For returning students, as well as rst year students who are just starting to put their feet on the ground, it is important to recognize that the University does not exist in a void. The campus community is part of the city of Guelph, and of the larger community beyond. Students, although often eager to become involved in extracurriculars, are limited to the Universitys internal activities or join agencies that focus on international initiatives. The desire to help in the local area is often hindered by students inability to connect with the many o-campus organizations that provide opportunities for volunteering. Every year, programs with Project Serve are organized by Student Lifes Leadership and Community Engagement oce. Project Serve aims to provide an accessible outlet for all students who seek a springboard into volunteerism and the local community. The event is a one-time commitment that consists of a half day of volunteering with a variety of o-campus agencies. The goal is help students network and develop new interests to continue pursuing over the years to come. Project Serve oers students the opportunity to spend a half-day volunteering with a community organization and to connect that experience in a tangible way to what is being learned as academics and as citizens, said Lidia Valencia Fourcans of Student Life. She added that critical reection on the experience also plays a crucial role in meeting the goals of the program. The placements vary from a trip to the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada, to St. Josephs Health Care Centre, to the dierent neighborhood groups in Guelph. Students will be given a chance to participate in hands-on volunteer activities while learning about the agency, and what Guelph students can do to help. Students also have an excellent opportunity to develop communication skills, group dynamics, and to learn more about social issues such as food insecurity, poverty, immigration and cultural diversity within our community. Project Serve Guelph is a great way for students to begin to understand the city of Guelph at large, commented Ellis Hayman, who is organizing the program. Students, especially those in residences, may nd it dicult to leave the campus area on a regular basis. Project Serve oers a great way to sample a fullling learning experience away from the classrooms of the University. Exposure to the social, political, cultural, and economic facets of the Guelph community oers students the opportunity to connect their own hobbies, studies, and experiences to community, allowing for deeper learning as students, said Hayman. We hope that local agencies and organizations will receive genuine assistance and the chance to both connect with the campus community and recruit new volunteers. More information and registration for Project Serve Guelph is online on the REG system by Sept 23. For those seeking a leadership role, students can also choose also to be a Team Leader for the dierent groups.

Explosion of Kenyan gas pipeline A gas pipeline in Nairobi, Kenya exploded on Monday Sept. 12, killing at least 75 people. The pipeline was spilling gas into the river when the fuel was ignited. The blast had a radius of over 300m. The explosion was located in a densely populated slum during an hour of high-volume trac. Many of the victims were caught in the explosion as they tried to collect fuel that was leaking from the line. (Toronto Star)

American hikers released from Iran with $1-million bail U.S. hikers Shane Bauer and Josh Pattel will pay a $500,000 each in order to be released from Iranian prison. The two were detained in 2009 while hiking the Iraq- Iran border. Iran suspected the two of being spies, although Obama denies this accusation. He claims that Bauer and Pattel had no connection to military eorts. The hikers are to be released later this week. (CBC)

Project Serve Guelph is a great way for students to begin to understand the city of Guelph at large.
Ultimately, the Better Planet Project is a venue for people of varied backgrounds, professions, cultures and disciples to come together and work towards a single goal. The goal of bettering our planet is dicult to envision; however, the success of the Better Planet Project is a testament to the faith thousands of people possess in the University Of Guelphs pursuit of a better planet.

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from philanthropists across Canada and in the United States who are intrigued that a university would take on such big social issues as a deliberate strategy. The Rozanski Hall mural recognizes the largest of the donations with a mosaic of wooden plaques, pictures and stories. There are also, of course, thousands of individuals who have made smaller donations. Over time, names will be added to this display until the culmination of the project in 2014. The mural will also include an interactive display that will honour every donor. The culmination of all these donations

We are also hearing from philanthropists across Canada and in the U.S. who are intrigued that a university would take on such bid social issues as a deliberate strategy. Joanne Shoveller, vice president of alumni aairs

translates directly into initiatives that benet students. Philanthropic gifts have provided travel funds for students engaged in international volunteer projects; the re-installation of the First Year Seminars which give our students an opportunity to engage and interact with top professors with no more than 18 classmates in a seminar; many scholarships, research projects and teaching chairs, said Shoveller. There have been investments in the library, athletics, OVC, engineering and other teaching facilities that provide better facilities for learning, studying and athletics. Despite this impressive list of accomplishments, the Better Planet Project is not without its critics. While 20 per cent of the incoming donations are routed towards research at the University Of Guelph in order to better health, food, communities and the environment, some critics have worried that the motives behind the project may not be so pure. Some of this money is coming from big corporations, said University Of Guelph undergraduate Kevin Richards. A big company isnt going to donate half a million dollars without expecting something in return. The money comes with strings attached and its expected to go towards research that will eventually make the company more money. These concerns point to

a much larger issue of how involved corporations should be in the direction of research and education at post secondary institutions. Shoveller ensures that the planners of the Better Planet Project are well aware of the issue. While we are receiving great interest from alumni and individuals, the campaign has also coincided with a realization by many companies that investment in projects that address issues in food, environment, health and communities is wise and necessary for them to be good corporate citizens and have a sustainable future, said Shoveller. Therefore we have worked with these companies carefully to provide ideas of where they could contribute without any interference in academic freedom.

Federal Minister of Agriculture plans to eliminate Canadian Wheat Boards monopoly Despite the results of a survey conducted by the Canadian Wheat Board, Federal Minister of Agriculture Gerry Ritz still intends to dismantle the Canadian Wheat Boards monopoly on wheat and barley. A little over half of the farmers participating in the survey voted in favour of keeping the monopoly, however Ritz maintains that the survey was non-binding. Ritz plans to legislate a free wheat market in August of next year. A group called Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board will be taking Ritz to federal court. As the Board is owned and run by farmers, the group believes that the farmers should receive a vote before Ritz can make any legislative changes. (National Post)

Enbridge lays plans to extend pipeline Enbridge oil will connect two Alberta oil sand processing sites with a pipeline spanning approximately 345 km. The proposed pipeline will cost an estimated $1.2 billion. The pipeline will increase oil production by about 450,000 barrels per day. The company intends for the pipeline to be nished by 2015, and to reach capacity by 2016. (The Globe & Mail) Compiled by Beth Purdon-McLellan

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ne, according to Katherine Hofer from O-Campus Living. It lowers their tolerance levelfor noise and general partying, and they will be more likely to call bylaws, said Hofer. At the same time this can lead to more bylaws visits, which will lead to more tickets. If several visits are made to the same location, the landlord will be notied. Knowing this, what can students do to avoid these runins and reap the benets of a good relationship with their neighbours? The rst and most important step is to take the time to get to know your neighbour, explained Hofer. This serves to help build a relationship and puts a face to the house next door. They are more likely to contact you if they have a concern. Its a two way-street, and you as a student should also reach out to them and contact them if you are going to have a party or anything that could cause a disturbance. Keeping in mind that we all need to let loose every now and again, Hofer and Alton mentioned some smart steps to take when throwing a party: party with people you know, ask your neighbours to contact you rst, designate a sober host for the night, clean up immediately (especially outside),

How to be a good neighbour

Noise complaints strain relationship with neighbours
andrea lamarre
Every fall, the residents of Guelph welcome thousands of students into the community. Many returning students see the fall as an opportunity take to stroll through the streets of downtown, to partake in the Saturday morning market, and to party? As students settle into residence or o-campus houses, there are plenty of opportunities to socialize, to let o some steam, and to blast that music - but what about your neighbours? As many students can attest, establishing a good relationship with neighbours can be the key to avoiding potential run-ins with unhappy residents and the law alike. This year, the CSA is encouraging students to be good neighbours - and that doesnt just mean lending a cup of sugar to Joey next door. Noise complaints are a serious issue in our community and can have unpleasant repercussions. These can range from a warning to police action with potentially a $160 ne. If a noise complaint is led, a bylaws ocer will be sent over that very night. It will be taken on a case-by-case basis and usually there is a verbal warning given. The focus, particularly on a rst visit, is on educating people about the rules, said Derek Alton, the CSAs local aairs commissioner. If, however, the situation and the bylaws ocer deem it necessary, a ticket can be written. If there is a really wild party, the bylaws ocer can call in the police to deal with the situation. The consequences of a noise complaint extend beyond the

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and avoid partying in the same house repeatedly. Ultimately, noise complaints are avoidable. It just takes a little forethought and planning to be a good neighbour.

A study in activity
A lack of genes, not resolve, could be the cause of your inactive lifestyle
arielle duhaime-ross
This year, I will work harder, be more active, and take charge of my life. You know September has rolled around when you hear these kinds of proclamations in the hallways of the University. Much like New Years resolutions, the new school year results in a number of shiny new self-improvement pledges. Unfortunately, many of the students who will sign up for a gym membership this week will forget to go or will find themselves too busy to workout by the second week of school. Do these individuals lack resolve? McMaster University researchers, lead by Dr. Hayley M. ONeil, argue that in some cases, couch potatoes are not to blame for their own inactivity. The researchers found that certain seemingly healthy-looking mice lacked AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) genes that control skeletal muscle AMPK, an important regulator of energy metabolism that is turned on when you exercise. These mice had lower levels of mitochondrial generation in their muscles. Mitochondria are tiny cell organelles that carry out respiration and produce the cells energy. In addition, the mice lacking the AMPK genes were unable to take up glucose energy in their muscles during muscle contraction. Behaviourally, these mice were less prone to voluntarily use an activity wheel and were less tolerant to treadmill exercise experiments. Their lack of AMPK genes significantly impaired their ability to run around and be active in comparison to their AMPK gene-endowed counterparts. The researchers were especially surprised that such inactivity was recorded in diet-controlled mice that were neither obese nor unhealthy. Indeed, these mice were in every way physically similar to the control mice. This study, which can be found in the current issue of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is the first to demonstrate that AMPK is a key mitochondria regulator, underscoring its importance in exercise. In addition, this is a significant finding for researchers looking into the potential causes of and the solutions to an increasingly sedentary human population. So, still planning on hitting the gym this week?

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Hidden deep in a stairwell of the UC sits a piano well-worn by many a musical student who has known its secret location. Although rather out of tune, melodic ambient sounds often could be heard oating up the stairwell distant melodic reverberations heard from above. A piano that has sat unharmed for several years is now, due to careless vandalism, an unplayable piece of UC history.

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Zoo for sale?

Privatization of Metro Toronto Zoo part of Torontos budget
beth purdon-mclellan
On Sept. 12, Torontos Mayor Rob Ford and City Manager Joe Pennachetti put forward a proposed version the citys budget that would come into eect in Jan. 2012. It aims to cut core services in order to bridge Torontos $774 million dollar budget gap. The cuts extend to many community services that are described as adding to Torontonian quality of life. Services that are targeted include childcare, road maintenance, aordable housing and privatization of the Toronto Zoo. Privatizing the Zoo would attract more donors, and accrue donations on a larger scale. For example, the Toronto Zoo has a Discovery Zone, consisting of a water play area, a theatre and a childrens zoo. Zellers, a division of the Hudsons Bay Company, funded the Discovery Zone. They liked the fact that we have the same target audience: moms and kids, said Shirley Freek, director of the Toronto Zoo Foundation. The Zoo ushers in 1.4 million visitors each year, 33 per cent of which are children. Creating attractions through such marketing initiatives help build revenue for the Zoo. The Toronto Zoo employs approximately 268 full-time positions, and 330 part-time and seasonal sta. There is a possibility that changes in how the Zoo is managed could result in the loss of jobs. There isnt any certainty of how privatization would aect the zoo, if at all. Although there is concern about changes that may happen in the future, it does not necessarily mean that it will be negative. Other options for the Zoo include shifting responsibility to the provincial or federal level, as it currently is the responsibility of the municipality. At the present time, the future of the Zoo is still unknown. It is just one of Torontos programs that are under scrutiny. The core services review will not be nalized until the New Year.

Tweeting one night of downtown debauchery

duncan day-myron
This past Saturday was the rst weekend back in Guelph for a lot of students in this city. It all added up to a wild night for most of the downtown core. Not too surprising for most, least of all to the Guelph Police Service. For them, it was also the rst Saturday of their Project Safe Semester (PSS) initiative, an action plan with specic focus on alcohol related crime and disorder. Part of PSS was drawing more of Guelph residents attention to the Guelph Polices social media presence, such as their Twitter and Facebook pages. On Saturday night, this was done by an all-night tweet-a-thon, a plan to tweet every call for service the police received that evening, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Police Media Relations Ocer Sgt Douglas Pug, who handles the Twitter account, not only tweeted about incidents the police were called to, but also responded to and interacted with other users. This year we had 193 calls for service, he said. During that time, I sent out 165 tweets and [] corresponded with 44 people directly through direct messaging. Pug believes in the importance of a strong social media presence, especially to reach youths. All of our youth are going back to school, whether its at Conestoga College, or the U of T or U of Guelph. Why not have a strategy that incorporates a way of communication that they use? said Pug. Looking at the statistics that we have, I think this was a huge success. In addition to the amount of people Pug communicated with directly on the increasingly ubiquitous micro-blogging site, the number of users following Guelph Police Service increased by nearly 50 per cent, from 851 to over 1200. In addition to turning to social media during this time, there are other plans as part of Project Safe Semester. Were getting out of the cars downtown and were talking to people, said Pug. Were engaging them and were having good communication. Obviously theres going to be the enforcement component, but our focus is more to educate. At the end of the day our main goal is for people to enjoy our downtown entertainment district safely and responsibly. Project Safe Semester is in eect until Oct. 9, and more information can be accessed through the Guelph Police Services Facebook page, as well as their Twitter account, @gpsmedia.

Nearly $700,000 awarded to innovative University of Guelph researchers

arielle duhaime-ross
The University of Guelph was awarded nearly $700,000 by the Canadian Foundation for Innovations (CFI) Leaders Opportunity Fund (LOF), an organization that aims to facilitate retention of faculty and researchers in Canadian universities. CFI president Gary Goodyear and CEO Gilles Patry announced that the money would fund four separate projects in biodiversity science, psychology, food science and engineering. The biodiversity science project, headed by integrative biology professors Sarah Adamowicz, Mehrdad Hajibabaei, and Alex Smith, received $375,000. The money will help purchase state-of-theart equipment, enabling the researchers to pursue their goal of quantifying the extent, structure, interactions and future biodiversity in a number of regions. The study would focus mainly on the Canadian Arctic, Algonquin Provincial Park, Wood Buffalo National Park and the Area de Conservacin in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The professors hope to gain knowledge that will serve in protecting arctic, forest and tropical ecosystems. All three professors are connected to the International Barcode of Life project. Psychology professor Stephen Lewis received close to $65,000 to fund his research on non-suicidal self-injury among teenagers. He will be investigating the impact of self-injury content found online on adolescents. The long-term goals of his research are to reach individuals who self-injure effectively and to provide them with an online forum in the hopes of aiding the recovery process and promoting emotional wellbeing. The School of Engineering will build a new process lab thanks to the $124,000 grant awarded to professor Sheng Chang. Professor Chang hopes to develop advanced membrane bioreactor technologies to be used in biological wastewater treatment, energy recovery and water reclamation. Finally, Professor Lisa Duizers $124,000 grant will purchase sensory evaluation laboratory equipment, which she will use to study the flavours of food products that have undergone ingredient manipulation or substitution and the subsequent effects of such changes on sensory quality. This project also involves the creation and testing of new health products. The infrastructure provided for in this grant is a critical part of maintaining research readiness for the influx of students, collaborators and projects that we are growing and sponsoring at U of G. It will be key to maintaining our position at the forefront of the field of biodiversity science, said Hajibabaei, one of three biodiversity science grant recipients. The independent and nongovernmental Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) was founded in 1997 with the goal of promoting research and technology development beneficial to Canadas economy as well as its citizens. The granting and allocation of funds is a meritbased process where both Canadian and non-Canadian volunteer experts review the research proposals. The fund contributes up to 40 per cent of a proposed projects costs, with the institution and its own funding partners making up the rest of the cost.

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Shad schools students
CSA concert showcases artists with brains
tom beedham
On Sept. 5 students at the University of Guelph got a before school special. Gathering close together in the W.H. Mitchell Athletic Centre for an event put together by the Central Student Association (CSA), students awaited not the excitement brought on by one of the Universitys many sports teams, but the lexical complexities of a man that recently completed his masters degree in liberal studies at Simon Fraser UniversityShad. Shad also has a business degree from Wilfrid Laurier University, but what was most important to the crowd surrounding him was the fact that he can rap. Performing in the middle of this years Orientation Week, Shads performance wasnt just lyrically impressive; probably because its a world hes familiar with, his set list t thematically with the situation of academic pursuit that his U of G audience was about to enter. Spitting tracks like The Old Prince Still Lives at Home, the rapper shed light on what life is like on a student budget, and with Telephone Shad approached the situation of phone break-ups, a fate all too many undergrads in longdistance relationships become familiar with. Known to his parents as Shadrach Kabango, the accomplished rhyme-slinger has been building steam for the past six years, and Guelphs been paying attention. Of his visits to Guelph over the last year, this summer he played a packed tent at Hillside, in April he sold out a performance at Club Vinyl, and a semester earlier he prowled the stage at Peter Clarke Hall opening for the internationally celebrated Somali-Canadian rapper Knaan. Shads success lies outside of Guelph as wellin a very big way.

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This year he beat out Drake and D-Sisive at the Junos for the rap recording of the year trophy, and last year he was shortlisted for the Polaris Prize for his album TSOL. Shad wasnt the only Juno trophy-holder playing the bill at the CSAs concert showcase, or the only scholar, either. Toronto electropop darling Lights (aka Valerie Poxleitner) closed the concert. She won a Juno in 2009 in the best new artist category, and shes currently enrolled in part-time computer classes. Although he technically had the opening slot for the evening, it would be more accurate to say that Shad and Lights shared the stage at the CSA concert. Having turned down encore demands at the end of his set with a promise to return later on, Shad

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kept his word and returned for Lights performance of Everybody Breaks a Glass, a track the two recorded alongside Toronto electronica group Holy Fuck for

a promotional single in support of Lights upcoming sophomore eort, Siberia.

Zeds Dead shrugs o spill damage

Dubstep duo encounters major technical diculties at sold out Guelph performance
tom beedham
If Toronto dubstep duo Zeds Deads name doesnt evoke an understanding about the essential fragility and vulnerability of being, fans received further emphasis on that reality last Friday at the Guelph Concert Theatre when a liquid spill reared its ugly, penetrating head in the middle of a sold out performance. At 12:30 a.m. Zeds Dead took the stage at the Guelph nightclub, rendering eets of emphatic st pumps, dance ranging in variety from interpretative ailing to pogo jumping, frequent crowd surng, and even mosh pits from a packed dance oor and mezzanine. That continued for about half an hour until, mid-track, the venue went from pulsing with the hard pounding bass and wildyet-calculated wobbles that the group has become known for to an abrupt calm. While members of the audience interpreted the silence as an intentional pause that would soon be cut o in guillotine fashion by the hammer drop of an ominous bass explosion, DJs DC and Hooksthe two halves of Zeds Deadscrambled frantically among an arsenal of wires and gear in hopes to nd an answer. Within moments, DC got on the mic only to announce an apology for technical diculties. Shortly after, the duo oered more apologies and expanded on the situation. Were really sorry, guys. Some alcohol spilled on our computer, but were trying to work this out, DC said. With over twenty minutes of silence having already transpired, local disk jockey MUSA (who spun earlier in the night) assumed the role of damage control while DC and Hooks got their game under control. Less than ten minutes later, and after half an hour of frustration and troubleshooting, MUSA stepped aside; Zeds Dead was ready for (more) action. It was a lucky break, and DC and Hooks knew it. A sold out performance, some concertgoers had paid upwards of $40 to attend, and the heavily beer bottle-littered floor served as a healthy metaphor for what kind of state of mind some members of the crowd were in. The two DJs showed their appreciation by punctuating a slew of tracks that remixed material varying from Blue Foundations Eyes on Fire to Doctor Ps Tetris until 2:30 a.m. with thanks and praise for the party loving crowds dedication to the show. Even further thanks came when a tweet was posted on the official Zeds Dead twitter account (@whoszed) after the show, which also specified that the spirituous culprit behind the incident was some rogue bubbly. Well Guelph even through the Champaign [sic] in the computer and 20+ minutes of silence you guys still kept it insane. Love you guys, their account read. For the sake of their fans and DC and Hooks themselves, hopefully the champagneand all liquidproblems stop there. Currently bringing their Graveyard Tour across North America, Zeds Dead has shows scheduled until mid-December that will bring them as far as Eureka, Calif. Thats a long way from their Bassmentality home base at Wrongbar in Toronto.

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Dubstep DJ duo Zeds Dead played a set at the Guelph Concert Theatre. The show was marred by technical diculties but the audience endured.

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While applying her makeup and xing her attire she is questioned by another sex worker. Philosophical arguments ensue, rosaries are smashed, and shocking secrets are revealed. The constant cattiness, ghting and yelling reminded me of a realty show centered on the lives of sex workers; it was almost too much to handle at point. Almost. A very convincing woman (played by Kyle Weltner) high on life (and on anything else she could get her hands on) helped ease the tension. The show had potential to be too overwhelming for the audience but it leveled out in a fascinatingly beautiful way and was truly enjoyable. The third and nal show of the evening, My Name is Talula Mooner written by Rebecca Roi, was as weird and out there as the main characters name. Push up bras, a nurses outt, cake, and a purple dildo were the main props in this production. A pathological liar, an in-the-closet jerk of a brother, a sex deprived grandmother, sex crazed parents, and an extremely gullible girl create the ensemble. It was a student focused comedy but it did have sentiment to it as well. The transitions between scenes and the narration directed to the audience were quite awkward at points and felt somewhat dragged out. The blocking was good and the interactions between characters great. The dildo and cleavage certainly garnered a lot of laughs and made this show a great comedy for a one act student festival. If you missed it this weekend, dont get depressed. You will have another chance at the beginning of the winter semester to see three new student directed plays during the Snow Week festival. Positive response from the audiences towards these new works proves that the future of Canadian theatre is in good hands, said Jacklin. The DSF is currently looking for new one act shows to feature in their Snow Week festival. We will be calling for scripts come November. Ones that will be fun to work on and will have potential on stage Jacklin said. To learn more about upcoming shows or events visit the DSF website at http:// www.uoguelph.ca/~dsf or on Facebook.

Abortion, hookers and an extremely strange family

A provocative night at the theatre
tyler valiquette
Twice a year the Drama Student Federation (DSF) puts together a one act festival consisting of three shows. This past weekend the Orientation Week one act festival started the theatre and school year o with a bang. The audience turnout was high and the festival was an overall success. The O-week one acts are designed to showcase the talent of the University of Guelph theatre community and to inspire students to become involved in the DSF. When it comes to the individuals responsible for the shows, what people need to know is that it is not just Guelphs theatre students that are involved. There are many theatre studies students but there are lots who are involved from other majors; the sciences to sociology. Sean Jacklin, the vice president of the DSF explains. The volunteers are all students. We have support from the university, but there is no adult supervision per se, we come in we do the tech set up, we clean up the theatre, we do everything. said actor Will Mackenzie. We are a strong community; we grow close in the working process, added Jacklin. The rst show of the evening, Stops Signs Painted Over written by Terrell Philadelphia, was centered on a young couple. The fourth wall was shattered as the main character intimately addressed the audience and relived his tragic love story. The script was long and the monologues were somewhat dry in sections but the director creatively utilized live music to keep the audience engaged. The female lead reconnects with her parents once she discovers she is pregnant. An argument ensues, resulting in a ght with the girls father and her boyfriend. This instance causes the girl to revaluate her pregnancy. She disappears, has an abortion and dies from complications. A good performance, but quite a depressing show. A quick set change and immediately Provocation and Presumptions begins. This show, written and directed by Sarah Bannister, was centered on a woman who is starting her rst day in the world of sex work.

Five punks that never were (in no particular order)

tom beedham
Friedrich Nietzsche God, Buddha, pity, beer, monogamy: if you gave this guy an idol, hed take one look at it and smash it with a philosophical hammer. Notorious for his claim that God is dead, Nietzsche was a famed philosopher of the individual.

Marcel Duchamp Imagine how you would feel if you travelled to the Trappers bathroom with a full gut of dollar beers only to discover that what would have been the only available urinal had been stolen. Imagine how the art world would have felt if they discovered it ipped on its back with the word Fountain written underneath it. Imagine you were Marcel Duchamp.

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Father, Son, Holy Ghost
oliver dzuba
The past sure has its ways of shaping us into the people we are now. Life experiences, whether they be good or bad, form our perspectives on how we view the world and human existence in general. Some are lucky enough to go through life with little of the bad, while others deal with unwelcomed situations more often. Take Chris Owens for example, lead singer for San Francisco indie rock act Girls. This one individual has an inescapable past thats affected his life greatly. Raised in a cult called Children of God, known for plenty of controversies including child abductions and rape, there is almost no doubt that Owens had a troubled upbringing. However, there seems to be a quasi-silver lining to this situation. Owenss rough past seems to be influencing his music, and in a very good way. Sure, hes suffered a lot in his life and needs to get some feelings off his chest. With that being said, much credit is due as Owens does much more than describe how bad he has had it. Keeping the woe is me and self pity to a minimum, Owens crafts a song that captivates the listener. He makes a song that invites your attention, offering an intriguing story that could possibly suggest some advice on life. Even though it would seem that Chris Owenss life is a distant story that is mostly not relatable to the average listener, the lyrics on Father, Son, Holy Ghost prove otherwise. Despite their simplistic nature, each of the eleven songs on this album are great lyrically, still evoking a feeling that is similar to trying to force a smile immediately after a bout of sadness. Its a bit of a weird feeling knowing that you can empathize with a person who has led a much more difficult life, but in the end its what makes this band as great as it is. Take Saying I Love You, for instance. Here theres a lamentably familiar idea of heartbreak when Owens bleats I hear you crying but what can I do, you threw my heart away, you made me blue. Ultimately its the same old generic ideas we see in most songs, but on this album Owens forlorn deliverance gives a sense of sincerity, allowing for empathy and thus a stronger connection with the song and album. The combination of his life experience, the ability to convey that emotion both musically and lyrically make Girls an exceptional band. Although this album was not quite as strong as the bands previous efforts, Father, Son, Holy Ghost is a great album experience. 4.1/5.0

Johnny Cash The original man in black, Cash was a heavy drinker and he irted with amphetamines and barbiturates. Hes been called the lens through which to view American contradictions and challenges, and less than a year before his death, he probably made himself the rst country musician to ever cover a Nine Inch Nails track. If thats not punk, what is?

Jerry Lee Lewis Lewis might have sang, You shake my nerves and you rattle my brain and directed it at nobody in particular, but it might as well have been something the rest of America sang back at him. Pumping out tracks with overtly sexual undertones that prompted several radio stations to boycott them in the early 50s, (argue with me if you want, but) this guy dethroned Elvis for the crown of 50s shock music. William S. Burroughs You might not expect a Harvard University English and anthropology student to take up a very public heroin habit or develop an art form that involved artillery and explosives, but thats what this guy did. Burroughs also helped found the literary Beat movement and wrote Naked Lunch, a book that landed him in court for obscenity charges because it disagreed so thoroughly with the conservative thinking of the time. Just imagine all the things you can do with your degree!

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Proto-punk painter
Prof paints portrait of Baroque painter Caravaggio as a punk pioneer
tom beedham
Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio didnt wear leather jackets or play a guitar, but assistant professor of Renaissance art history Dr. Sally Hickson says he might have been a punk rockeror at least the sixteenth century equivalent. On Wednesday, Sept. 7 students collected in Rozanski Hall to take in some art history at a lecture held by Hickson entitled Caravaggio Punk Painter of Rome? to hear her case. Introduced as a man of misanthropy and high standards, Hickson explained that it was hardly the Baroque painters demeanor that earned him rebel status. Working at a time when painting was typied by bright, colourful palettes, Carravagio persisted in using a style of extreme contrast or chiaroscuro called Tenebrism (from the Italian tenebreso, murky). He was destroying painting, Hickson said. More than a misanthrope without a motive, Hickson told, Caravaggio set his sights on idols and authorities. By cranking up the contrast in his work, he turned away from a classicist tradition that over-idealized reality. Caravaggio is like the Joe Strummer of Baroque painting, Hickson claimed, making reference to Strummers direct action-valuing lyrics in The Clashs White Riot: Are you taking over/Or are you taking orders?/Are you going backwards/Or are you going forwards? Caravaggio also accomplished his rebel standing by turning away from the convention of hiring professional models as painting subjects, something that didnt necessarily earn him the best reputation. According to Hickson, when he painted the death of the Virgin Mary, Caravaggio found the dead body of a sex worker that had been shed out of a river and used it as his model for the scene, to the eect of mass controversy.

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Hickson wrapped up her argument with a discussion of who she called the bad boy in the middle, Arthur Rimbaud, a French poet born in 1854 that wrote until about 1873 or 1874. Hickson said that

Rimbaud wanted to break ties with tradition and usher in modernismthings Caravaggio made a point of defending fulltime. According to Hickson, plenty of artists that are recognized to this day as representing the

early punk sceneshe listed Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Richard Hell (Television, Richard Hell & The Voidoids, etc.), and Patti Smith read Arthur Rimbaud. Coincidences? Probably not.

Mother Mother rock the UC

Sunday Cinema brings indie rock to Peter Clark Hall
marianne pointner
This frosh season the Central Student Association (CSA) brought a whole new meaning to Sunday nights. U of Guelph students kicked their week o with an event put on by Sunday Cinema featuring the wildly popular Mother Mother. Between this rapidly up-and-coming pop rock band and their equally energetic openers, Teenage Kicks and Whale Tooth, Peter Clark Hall was absolutely alive with fans. Vancouver-based Mother Mother stopped in at Guelph midway through what appears to be a relentless tour rampage. Since the March release of their third album, Eureka, the vepieces has been racing through some major North American cities like Vancouver, Ottawa, New York City, Washington, Boston, Montreal, and they have an upcoming gig at Torontos Sound Academy later this month. They also graced Guelph listeners at the annual Hillside festival back in late July. The exposure from touring is no doubt paying o for Mother Mother. Since their start in 2005, they have already hit both North America and Europe with their contemporary Canadian vibe. But it was not just Mother Mother that shook the walls of the University Centres lower level: both Whale Tooth and Teenage Kicks were obviously in control of what they were doing. Despite a rather short set list from each band, it took no time at all to draw in the crowd. Especially considering the early 7:30 p.m. start time (the CSA kept in mind it was a school night), they left Guelph students no less than impressed.

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First poetry slam of the semester takes Bullring by storm
lindsay pinter
Walking into the Bullring on Thursday Sept. 7th, there was a certain buzz in the atmosphere. Everyone was excited to be at the very first poetry slam of the fall semester. The first poem, titled Put Your Hands Up If You Love Hip Hop revved up the crowd and really gave a positive, upbeat start to the night. As the presenters changed, so did the mood of the Bullring. A dramatic poem called I Will Not Be Censored opened the eyes of its audience to the empowerment of self-esteem and having a voice. I Will Not Be Censored was my favourite poem, first year student Evan Cater said, it promotes being yourself in a time where self-esteem is so critical. The Bullring was full of energy as each presenter performed with feeling and intensity, no matter what genre the poem was. The poem that attracted the most reaction though was of the more erotic genre. As dirty thought after dirty thought spilled from the pages and into the minds of the audience, the Bullring became more and more alive with energy, laughter and chatter. Organized by online campus community group thecannon. ca, the poems werent the only part of the poetry slam though. In between performances, helpful advertisements and funny jokes were being made, all to keep the audience engaged. The hostess was very funny, she really kept the show going and made it very entertaining, Cater commented as he watched the hostess engage the audience. The advertisements and shout-outs from the representatives were actually pretty informative. The slam was entertaining to all audiences, shining light on different emotions, experiences and stories that could appeal to everyone.

MARIANNE POINTNER

The University of Guelphs MFA candidates show, The Broth, is taking place in the Zavitz Gallery from Sept. 12-16.

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Gryphons football home-opener
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students know about it is homecoming. [So] it was a good way to promote other games, said Engelage. Unfortunately, only a few students realize that there are only four home games and three opportunities besides homecoming to take place in similar festivities and show your Gryph pride. Now with the homeopener past, only two. When asked how it felt to be a part of the winning boogie at the pep rally and having the chance to perform it again, Engelage said It was really awesome! Everyone was really excited. Interhall council put together a really great boogie and the students really got into it and there was some great East Hall spirit. East Hall first years werent the only ones celebrating a victory at the game. Fifth year receiver Jedd Gardner broke the Gryphon all-time receiving record in the third quarter, with a total of 2020 yards receiving. During O-Week, first year students were not only reminded by residence staff about the upcoming football game, but were also made aware of it thanks to its inclusion in the Orientation Guide, which announced that the winning boogie would get to perform for the home-opener crowd. As far as promotions [for the game] I think they did

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a pretty good job. I dont remember hearing about [the home-opener] any other year, said Engelage. [Most importantly,] the football team came out [to the Pep Rally] and welcomed all the new students as well as invited them to the game the next day, taking Gryphons supporting Gryphons to a new level of inclusionstudents and athletes alike. A lot of students were really positive about the game even though we lost, they were really excited to be able to do something as a floor and as a part of the Guelph community. The next opportunity for Guelph students to show their support and school pride will be at the homecoming game

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against the McMaster Mauraders on September 24, but that doesnt mean that the festivities have to end there. Why not

consider all four home games as a chance to ring those cowbells, paint faces and cheer on our athletes?

Looking at the new Athletic Field Multiplex

sasha odesse
Between the South Residence building and the Athletic Centre, you may have noticed the big sandy mounds surrounding what were once the soccer elds, read the construction sign announcing that this was going to be the site of a new Multiplex and wondered why the University of Guelph was building a movie theatre. Alternatively, if youre a varsity soccer player you would know that this is actually the new Athletic Field Multiplex and that, despite the obvious dirt mounds, two of the articial turf elds are in fact complete. Although the full completion date was set for July 29, only two of the elds were accessible starting early August. Construction began in April but because it was so wet they had a tough time getting into the ground as early as they wanted to, said Athletics Director, Tom Kendall. Despite having the two articial turfs complete, the site is still a construction site and will remain as such until around the middle of October. We cant have a grand opening until we take possession of the site said Kendall. The two articial turfs were christened on Sept. 7, and on Sept. 11 by the mens and womens soccer teams. The third articial eld is set to go in within the next two weeks. The rugby eld, which has yet to be sodded, will see completion later on in the month. As to the purpose of the big sandy mounds surrounding them? There are two [reasons]: one, it was less expensive to create berms around the outside than it was to try and move the dirt. And secondly, as it turns out, its really kind of given the site some privacy and also some great viewing areas to watch games, said Kendall. Not to mention sheltering the elds themselves from wind, providing a slightly warmer atmosphere for players and spectators The sports that will certainly benet from the new articial and natural turf elds arent just the rugby and soccer teams, but other teams as well, including lacrosse and eld hockey. According to Kendall, Pretty much every [sport] that requires a eld will be accommodated including the intramural teams who will have access to and playing time on the elds. Its a beautiful facility and I do believe that since its such a nice place to watch sports it will be a place that will attract people to it. I think its going to be pretty outstanding, said Kendall, when asked his opinion on the eects of the Multiplex in terms of game attendance and student support. The Multiplex, which will include a number of large bleachers, will certainly help boost game attendance but will also give regular fans much more comfortable and convenient seating options. Keeping with the University of Guelphs sustainability mandate, the project will also incorporate storm water run-o collection, which will help to irrigate the natural turf eld, as well as direct excess run-o to the surrounding wetlands. Dont let the sand piles fool you, if youre interested in checking out the elds or upcoming events on the new Multiplex, you can check it out through the entrance at the back near the arboretum.

Mixing it up with intramurals

Learn to play a dierent sport each week with this new intramural
sasha odesse
The University of Guelph oers a plethora of intramural activities including everything from dodgeball to ag football. Each year an average of 7, 000 students sign up for team and individual sports, both competitive and recreational while intramural sports are a great way to get involved, stay t and meet new people, it can also be a bit intimidating. Not to mention how dicult it can be to choose from such a wide variety of options, especially if you have little experience playing a particular sport but really want to try it out. Learn to Play, as its name suggests, is geared towards those learning to play the sport and also designed so that students have the opportunity to try out a variety of dierent sports throughout the duration of the program. Hopefully, for the winter semester they would know oh ok, I really like playing oor hockey or inner tube water polo- Im going to sign up for this said Dave Trudelle, Intramurals and Sports Clubs Supervisor. Each week a coach will spend a portion of the time teaching some rules and basic skills of the sport and then students will have a chance to scrimmage at the end. Of course, anyone is welcome to register for Learn to Play, but it is especially benecial for rst year students who are looking to make new friends in the process. Like any other intramural, you can sign up as a group or individually. The program will, like many of the other sports oered as an intramural, be co-ed and will be played at dierent times throughout the week depending on what sport traditionally plays at that time. Its something new that were trying, I dont know any other intramural program that does this, so its something that were trying to do to make our program a bit more accessible, said Trudelle. And I think probably as [we see what works and what doesnt] something like your competitive league that changes every week and is actually just games of different sports each week could be something that evolves out of it as well. The sports that will be played over the course of the Learn to Play intramural are basketball, volleyball, soccer, ag football, oor hockey, inner tube water polo and badminton. Find out more about Learn to Play and other intramural sports at gryphons.ca, the Athletic Centre or in the Gryph Guide.

MARIANNE POINTNER

Construction of the new Athletic Field Multiplex east of East Ring Road, adjacent to the Arboretum. The Multiplexs elds will be used by the rugby and soccer teams, among others.

Annual Guelph Jazz Festival strives to make genre more accessible

tom beedham

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public. Throughout this marathon conference, academics and scholars present papers and artists participating in the festival host workshops that bring together other musicians who are then told to improvise on the spot. Afterwards, people are encouraged to ask questions. The festival also shuts down a portion of downtown Guelphs Wyndham St. to feature a series of free, daylong concerts happening under a tent. This year, the jazz tent presented festivalgoers with acts from the likes of Henry Threadgills Zooid and Rebel Rhythm. Among these methods of introducing new blood into Guelphs jazz stream, Heble also cites bringing jazz into schools through outreach programs. While the festival provides all of these features; Hebles careful to mention that planning the festivals content is a lot more complicated than calling up bands and renting out venues. As a presenter of music, theres a signicant role that I have to play in terms of shaping peoples assumptions, or countering peoples assumptions, Heble said. It goes with the territory that when combating the myth that pegs jazz as alienating, he has to be careful not to lead people into believing the very traditions hes trying to disprove. All of these features go above and beyond what it would take to make any jazz festival happen, but theyre also part of what makes this festival such an internationally renowned event. Drawing artists from all over Canada and the United States, this years festival

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showcased talent from Australia, Mexico, France, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Switzerland, so its no surprise that its gained attention from jazz enthusiasts worldwide. The ticket buying audience for this festival is largely out of area, Heble said. We get a lot of Americans, we get people coming from Europe, theres someone who comes almost every year from Iran, a lot of people come from South Africa, and people come from Argentina just to come to this festival. With audiences spread so far around the Earth, theres no surprise that Heble takes his job so seriously. If I present a particular artist in a particular venue, under a particular set of conditions, that tells people something, he said. You know, am I presenting William Parker at some dingy bar in the middle of the night, or am I presenting him in a concert hall? The conditions under which I present artists play a signicant role in shaping the assumptions that people have about the music.

Theres another responsibility that

the people working on the jazz festival have to consider, and it involves controlling growth. Having expanded in length from its three day schedule back in 1994 to a ve day format that includes a 24 hour Nuit Blanche lineup that features all-night artwork throughout the city, the people behind the Guelph Jazz Festival have to be careful not to over-program, especially when scheduling big jazz performances. This years Nuit Blanche featured over 75 events throughout the night, jazz and

otherwise. Reecting on the organization of that night alone, Heble stressed how important it was to make sure that certain acts didnt overlap, and also to consider whether Nuit Blancheoering a slew of free eventsmight be taking away from the ticketed events of the night. All responsibilities considered, Heble and all the other great people behind the Guelph Jazz Festival wrapped up another solid year of programming this past weekend. To learn more about the Guelph Jazz Festival, visit http://guelphjazzfestival.com/.

If you have to ask what jazz is, youll never

know, Louis Armstrong said. Its a myth thats been
propagated for decades, and according to University of Guelphs Professor Ajay Heble, its wrong. Also the founder and artistic director of the Guelph Jazz Festival, Heble has been with the festival for all eighteen years of its presence in The Royal City. Exactly one of my goals is to shatter that myth that somehow avant-garde jazz is alienating or dicult, said Heble. We have a number of audience building strategies that I think have been quite successful over the years. I think the biggest and most successful one is the colloquium we run, Heble oered. Taking place in the Universitys Macdonald Stewart Art Centre throughout the rst three days of the festival, the colloquium is an academic conference thats free and open to the general

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have seen a lot of encouraging things out of the young players, which can only mean good things for the immediate and long-term success of the program. The season opens up on September 14 at Hastings Field in Guelph as the Gryphons take on the Laurier Golden Hawks in the hopes of starting the season with a win in front of the home crowd. When we go into that game against Laurier on Wednesday night, we should be the team we know we can be, noted Intersiano.

Gryphons baseball gets rolling

chris muller
On a sunny Saturday at Larry Pearson Park, the Guelph Gryphons baseball team took the eld for a nal weekend of exhibition play in preparation for the upcoming season. Led by Coach, Matt Grin, the Gryphons looked sharp defensively and continued to execute their high-powered oense that led the league in runs scored last season. The morning game had Guelph dominating the Brock Badgers last years OUA champions by a score of 17 -4. The second game of the day featured a loss to the University of Toronto with the nal score of 7-2. Were kind of a streaky team oensively, said Grin, noting the big dierence in runs scored between the two games. Five of Torontos seven runs came in the top of the fth inning a sour note in an otherwise solid outing by the pitching sta. Second year catcher Justin Intersiano discussed his belief that this is a much improved team, one that will equally rely on the talent of the younger players and the leadership of veterans. Coach Grin also noted that he and the coaching sta

Have your cake and eat it too!

How to manage a hectic class schedule and stay t on top of it.
sasha odesse
Sometimes, nding time to go to the gym can be even more difcult than nding time to write that essay. Hectic timetables and annoying breaks can add to the frustration of lost exercise time and increased the desire for unhealthy food items. Microwaveable lunches, ready in minutes, can give you that precious extra time to study for the quiz before class. Yet, what you may not have realized is that while youre gobbling down that Pizza Pocket, your tness time is being gobbled up too. So how do you have your cake and eat it too? There are many simple choices that you can make to stay t while on campus. Although they may not give you that six-pack youve always dreamed of, they will certainly help to keep that freshman 15 from creeping back. One of the easiest ways you can stay t and still succeed academically is to bike to campus. Take advantage of the crisp fall weather and get peddling. It may even take you less time to get to school than taking the bus and will denitely ensure that while your roommates get rejected from a full bus, you make it to class on time. Another simple way of staying in shape is to take a stroll through the Arboretum during those irritating breaks between classes. Its not a far walk from campus and it will certainly help you to destress, as well as give you a bout of fresh air to keep you going in your next class. If youre one of those people who have class from 10 a.m to 10 p.m or if youre going to be up late working anyway, then you should check out the Midnight Swim at the Athletic Centre. Its a simple way to get in some lengths and have a good time. Bring your friends, and hit up the hot tub afterwards. As well, there are plenty of drop-in recreational activities you can utilize before, after and in-between classes. Warm up with a competitive game of squash with a friend or cool down with a skate at the Gryphon Arena its free for students! Just try to be creative, check out other drop-in activities, make smart choices and have fun. Staying t doesnt have to mean sacricing grades.

MARIANNE POINTNER

Gryphons bat against Toronto Varsity Blues at Larry Pearson Park

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Some tips for budget eating
abigel lemak
Eating on a budget can seem daunting when living on your own for the rst time. Here are a few tips that can help reduce costs as well as limit waste, leading towards an aordable and eco-friendly lifestyle. Buy food in bulk. This may seem like a no brainer, but its surprising how many people buy cartons of milk rather than by the bag. For those who dont think they can consume four bags of milk in a week, just throw them in the freezer. The plastic bags can later be recycled for lunch packing purposes. Avoid convenient packaging. As lovely as pre-grated cheese is, you can save bucks on grating the cheese yourself. Same goes for individually packaged yoghurt. Its a lot cheaper and greener to buy a tub of yoghurt and scoop it into a small reusable containers when you want to take it for lunch. Reusable items like glass, ceramic or plastic containers are incredibly handy for freezing leftovers and packing lunches. Freezing meals allows you not only to buy in bulk, but cook in bulk! Saving you both time and money. Stop with the pre-packaged foods. Its both healthier and more scally responsible to avoid pre-packaged meals. Rather than buying frozen pre-made pasta, grab a package of dried lasagna and a jar of tomato sauce, then simply follow the instructions on the back. Add that self-grated cheese on top and youve got a budgeted meal ready to go. From one package you can even make two and freeze one for later. With these rules in mind, eating low cost can become an easy way to save money for the many other necessary expenses university life entails.

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Buying your own produce and making meals from scratch instead of buying prepared frozen dinners is one way to save money on food.

Ecobits: To recycle or not to recycle?

Be green about where your garbage goes on campus.
rakshika rajakaruna
Its the time of year when cardboard covered full-length mirrors and pre-packaged snacks make their way into residences across campus for the new school year. Whats key in ensuring not all of the packaging of the items go in the garbage, is to follow the guidelines listed in residence halls for sorting out garbage from recycling. Even though living on your own may entail not taking out the garbage as much as youre used to at home, we can still all play our part in helping to reduce waste and shrink our ecological footprint. As students on a green campus, we have a responsibility to help uphold that reputation. We cant be seen throwing used water bottles and empty pop cans in the garbage, can we? We must look for our inner green and properly dispose of things. At almost every garbage can and recycling box located across campus, there are signs above them that indicate what can and cant be recycled. Its easy to nd these signs posted by the doors of Mackinnon rooms, or on bulletin boards right above garbage and recycling boxes in Rozanski. Its important as a University of Guelph student to ensure that we take the time to realize that some things can be recycled and not just thrown away in a garbage bag in residence rooms across campus. I know it sounds simple. Recycle and all will be better. However when we are in a rush, we sometimes dont make the eort to determine where it belongs despite there being signs everywhere on campus to tell us. But, if we take the time to get in the habit of having a general idea along with some key specics as to what can and cant go in those blue boxes now, it will save us a whole lot of time and confusion in the future. Big Idea: Recycle appropriately, get in the habit of following the pictures and lists of what can and cant go in those pretty blue boxes across campus!

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Using the falls favourite fruit

Making apple muns
mishi prokop
Baking is a very fun thing to do, especially at this time of year when the air is cooler and you want to feel productive. I love apple recipes, which remind me of going to an orchard with my class when I was seven and picking McIntosh apples right o the tree. For this recipe you need nothing more than basic baking supplies and a couple of apples. Yum! Ingredients: cup butter, room temperature cup sugar 2 eggs 2 small apples (or one large apple) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon 2 cups our 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder Grease mun tray. In a large bowl, mix together butter and sugar. Beat eggs and add to mixture. Core apples, place in a pot of water and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to medium and simmer for about 5 minutes. Drain, pour cold water over apples, and drain again. Remove skin and mash. Add apple pulp to wet ingredients. Add vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon. In another bowl, mix our, salt, and baking powder. Stir into apple mixture. Spoon into mun tray and bake at 400F (205C) for about 20 minutes, or when a knife inserted in the centre comes out clean.

Knockout punch
Rediscovering the joys of a bygone party stable
duncan day-myron
Its the beginning of a new semester. Youre making new friends and reconnecting with old ones. Its a time of wanton socializing until the crushing weight of term papers, midterms and endless research. But even Sisyphus got to watch his boulder roll down the hill before he had to push it back up. Watch that boulder roll, students. Student budgets typically add four letters to any party invitation: BYOB. You can barely afford to inebriate yourself let alone everyone you know and whatever friends they bring. But nothing shows that you love your guests and want them to be happy more than getting them drunk. But it can be done, even with the shoestring budget youre on after spending the equivalent of two months rent on textbooks. For the amount you get, kegs are a lot cheaper than buying the same volume in cans or bottles, but keggers require savvy. Cunning. Grace. I have none of those things. But I do have a punch bowl. Falling somewhere in the coolness spectrum between grade school prom and a Tupperware party in Stepford, punch has about as much enduring popularity as fearing communism. Or polio. I have never been invited to a party in which punch was served: I have only thrown them. Punch has some very strong points in its favour, however: it is delicious, it makes you look like you care, and it is cheap. The thing about punch is that it is full of all sorts of crap, as you will soon find out, so the only thing the alcohol is there to do is to make you dance more and be better at conversations with strangers. It doesnt need to taste good on its own. Remember that. If you buy your spirits in comically large bottles, anywhere from 1.14L to 3L, it works out to about $0.03 a mL, or $1.35 for a generous shot (and remember youre already being quite generous.) Now, that is not a bad deal, objectively, but it means throwing down anywhere from around $30 for 1.14L to over $100 for a 3L. While it would get a team of people too drunk to do simple math, its a pretty hefty investment. The best solution is supplement your punch with something a little cheaper, albeit weaker. Mouthwash will only run you about $6 a litre, which COURTESY is a bargain, but its generally bright blue or green. Wine, however? You can pick up 4L of wine, in a convenient to carry box, for under $30. It wont be great wine. It might not even be good wine. In all honesty, it will probably be terrible wine. But it will be wine, and it will have a proof. And at 12 per cent, gives you maximum millilitres of actual alcohol per dollar spent. I generally like to split between the two. Too much wine and the taste comes through too strong. Adding some rum or vodka tends to cut that a little bit, but boozing up your punch with only spirits gets expensive. Its a balancing act that comes with experience. Im going to give you a list of things I like to put in my punch, but feel free to experiment with juices, pops, or adding real fruit. One last tip for keeping your punch nice and cold. Adding trays of ice cubes to it will cool it down, but dilute it at the same time. Your punch will be watery and unpleasant within minutes. A better idea is to take a large container freezer safe and fill it with water. Freeze it, obviously, then warm it up in some water, pop it out and use that. Your iceberg will keep your punch cold and dilute it a lot less than ice cubes will. Bargain punch, or convenience store sangria: Aforementioned liquor: vodka, white wine and white rum tend to work best. The frozen juice concentrate of your choice, prepared per package directions, or if its on sale, Fruit fruit drink. Store brand ginger ale, 7 Up-type pop or club soda, depending how sweet you like it. Bulk Barn maraschino cherries, and make sure to ladle in a lot of the bright red syrup. Lots of lemon and lime slices. If you freeze them, they double as bonus ice cubes. Put all of that in a bowl. Or if you dont have a punch bowl, a large saucepan or stock pot. Or a bucket. Whatever. Find some glasses and a spoon. Drink it all with friends and loved ones, and think fondly about what a classy, gracious host or hostess you are being.

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sasha odesse
Rather than doing a boring clich article about things wed like to accomplish during our lifetimes, the sta of the Ontarion will attempt to humour you with an article every week outlining one of our editors attempts to accomplish an extremely unrealistic and sometimes impractical goal. So here it is. In the past two days alone I have spent numerous hours poring over dog adoption sites, calling pet shops across Ontario and even checking thecannon.ca for Dalmatian classieds; all in an attempt to locate and hypothetically procure 101 Dalmatians. While listening to the Dalmatian Overture on YouTube (it does exist) I realized that Cruella de Vil, must have been one hell of a resourceful woman. Finding Dalmatian puppies even by the litter-loadwhich is an average of 5-15 puppies, by the wayproved to be much more challenging than I originally thought it would be. Thanks to the eorts of animal lovers concerned with the boycotting of puppy mills, my calls to pet shops were extremely unproductive. It was time to move my search online. Dog breeders who wanted to meet with me for an interview before parting with any of their precious pups seemed to be the go-to place, but most were reluctant to advertise how many pups were available. I began to wonder if I had missed the boat on the Dalmatian season or if London, England just happened to be experiencing an erratic Dalmatian puppy-boom in the Disney movie. Yet, after extensive hunting and fortunately, no interviews with kennels, I had found them. All 101 of them, 13 of which surprisingly I could get o kijiji. It was going to cost me somewhere between $25,000 and $120,000 and I was

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going to have to y to Kingston, Halifax, Edmonton, New York state and Illinois to get them. Not to mention a couple of pit stops in Hamilton, Fort Erie and Toronto that I would have to make. I wouldnt want to make a coat out of them that would add even more to the cost but the joy being surrounded by 101 puppies would bring might make spending that much money worthwhile. If thats a bit too pricey for you, but you still want to own 101 of something? Check out these bargains. 101 neon Tetras: $251. 49 101 hamsters: $1, 515 101 blue parakeets: $2, 222 101 Russian tortoises: $10, 100

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If she asks for your wallet, just give it to her. If you try and put up a ght youll just lose. Munchkin hides her knives under that sweater, and shes used them on rougher trade than you.

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Open Content : Change is good
michael ridley
This is my last column for the Ontarion. Big changes ahead for me and this space. Me first. As Chief Librarian and Chief Information Officer Im responsible for libraries and computing on campus (think of me as Head Dork and Chief Geek). Ive been at this for a number of years. Its way too much fun. However, its time to do something different. So, at the end of this semester, I will step down from the job and go on sabbatical (more on this later). The University will be hiring a new Chief Librarian and CIO. Im sure they will do a fantastic job. My appointment is as an academic administrator. Like the President, the Vice Presidents, and the Deans, I have a limited term appointment. The idea is that these jobs should turnover; new people, new ideas. The idea of a job for life is so 20th century. Not only do we expect to have different jobs during our careers, we actually seek out different opportunities. And thats what Im doing. Pursuing something Ive always wanted to do and not being afraid to leave behind the comfort of a job I know well. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. It has been a privilege (and a lot of fun) to write this column. It has provided a link to the student community which I have appreciated. We want to change it up a bit while still reaching out to students. Heres the idea: in the coming weeks a new feature called In the Stacks will appear in The Ontarion. It will feature interviews with students and faculty about how they use the McLaughlin Library and why the Library is important (or not) to them. Libraries are fairly wild and crazy places these days (really!). You might be surprised by what people say. And now, back to me. So what am I going to do on sabbatical? Lots. Ive enrolled in a Master of Education graduate program to study higher education policy. Universities are under tremendous pressure and they are reinventing themselves in response. Im interested in new directions and new ideas while also sustaining the core values of the past. Becoming a graduate student again, many years after my last graduate degree, is both exciting and frightening. Im also writing what I now call a book-like-thing about literacy or, more accurately, the end of literacy. Its based on the First Year Seminar course Ive taught for a number of years. If it all goes well, it will be a strange soup of history, philosophy, semiotics, neurology, informatics, and who knows what else. As they say, when the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. Since Im concerned that all this wont completely overload me (read: Im obsessive about work), Im going to help out a number of professional organizations, teach a bit at another institution, and simply explore things Im curious about. The idea of a sabbatical is becoming popular well beyond the academic community. The corporate world is keen on these too, for all types of staff. And why not? Allowing people to refresh and renew is just plain good human resource practice. Change is good. Michael Ridley is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Librarian at the University of Guelph. Contact him at mridley@uoguelph.ca or www.uoguelph.ca/cio.

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The border eect of 9/11

Less than a year into this century, and the rst act of war on United States soil since Pearl Harbor over 50 years earlier marked Sept 11 as one of the most signicant dates in the country's history. The 10th anniversary was commemorated this past Sunday in almost every way expected: the nation's television networks brought equal parts reverence, respect and bombast to a series of TV specials, with Paul McCartney, Robert Deniro and Diane Sawyer taking us through the past 10 years; and the National Geographic Channel had a highly publicized candid interview with George W Bush, where, supple. mented with archival footage, he went through what has happened since. While almost every major network and news station was discussing the rebuilding of New York and the moderate successes of the War on Terror, police and military forces around the country were on high alert, concerned with the potential that the 10th anniversary of the rst attack would spur another attack on the United States. New York police ocers worked overtime, monitoring bridge and tunnel trac into the city; baggage and truck inspections increased at these locations; and a large area of the city surrounding Ground Zero was cut o to road trac for fear of car bomb attacks. Even with a decade having passed, the death of Osama bin Laden, and the strength and control of the Taliban in Afghanistan severely compromised, fear is a sentiment that will likely take a long time to pass entirely. The New York state border with Canada was also under the same increased scrutiny, and ocials reacted with conviction to a supposedly credible yet uncorroborated threat from Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri that another attack would take place on that day. Stringent border security has been standard over the past 10 years at all points along the USCanada border. In some ways, this is one of the more persistent issues in Canada in the wake of the attacks. The US-Canada border was once the longest unprotected border in the world. The symbiotic relationship both countries enjoyed as a result led to strong tourism communities along both sides. That border is now monitored by predator drones. Canada Border Service Agency ocers now carry rearms. As that security increases, the ease with which residents of both countries enjoyed in being able to cross that border has decreased monumentally. And both countries are suering for it. Since 2002, when a valid passport something which only 20 per cent of Americans possess became required in order to cross, tourism across the country has plummeted. In that year, there were approximately 16 million people visiting Canada from the United States for more than 24 hours; in 2010, it had fell to approximately 11.7 million people, a more than 25 per cent drop. Its also estimated that, over the past 10 years, 21 million fewer Americans visited Canada for under-24 hour visits than it would have under previous conditions. Trade among the two countries has been hit as hard (if not harder) than tourism as a result of increased border security, and that has been compounded by the recent Buy American provision of President Obamas 2009 stimulus package, a response to the persistent economic downturn in the United States. As border security increased for travelers, so it did for importers and exporters. Increased security as well as paperwork, time spent at the border, educating sta on new border policies, and a variety of other subsequent side eects of increased border security have made it progressively more difcult for distributors on either side of the border over the past decade. Canada-US trade, which was expected to increase over the past decade, has declined by approximately ve per cent. To address this, a joint action plan has been in development since meetings between Prime Minister Harper and President Obama this past February and is pending approval by both federal governments. Details of the plan between the two countries is to be released in full in the coming weeks, The plan includes eorts to streamline exporting to the United States, including having a single inspection of exports in Canada, rather than inspections take place at both origin and at the border, reducing both paperwork and travel time, and hopefully reducing the cost of exporting by enough to alleviate some of the nancial burden that has accrued over recent years. The plan is also set to rework the dicult and ineective Nexus program, meant to allow quick border crossing for trusted individuals. The program has been marred by a series of problems since its inception, including being cost prohibitive and incredibly long wait times for approval. Part of the improvement to this program could come at the expense of privacy, however, and there is warranted concern about the level of data sharing between both the two countries customs agencies to facilitate having a larger, more accessible trusted traveler program. The eects of plummeting tourism and trade are hard to measure against the lives lost, both by Canadian and foreign forces as well as civilians, and the incredible nancial costs of funding military action overseas. But they have still been prevalent across the country for many years, and have not shown any signs of correcting themselves. 2011 has the potential to be a banner year in returning to some degree of normalcy if, in addition to pulling out of Afghanistan, Canada can do something to resolve these economic concerns. Only time will tell.

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Contributors
Arielle Duhaime-Ross Oliver Dzuba Mahima H Heaven-Leigh Intriago Andrea Lamarre Abigel Lemak Natalie Maynor Katie Maz Zamir Merali Chris Muller Jihee(Marie) Park Lindsay Pinter Mishi Prokop Rakshika Rajakaruna Michael Ridley Tyler Valiquette Paul Wartman Chris Hamelin
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Letters to the Editor

I was extremely disturbed to open your newspaper and nd a full-page colour ad of a girl with a tongue ring licking a dildo. Im no prude but I dont think that students should be exposed to that while sipping their morning coees. While most people here are adults, I hope you dont forget that there are still some younger people on campus who are still discovering who they are and putting that ad beside two articles about sex and sexuality may send a bad message to those students. Lindsay Norton Often it seems like when it comes to students and parties the focus is put on the negative. It is the few parties that get out of control that grab the headlines despite the fact that the majority of parties occur without any problems. On my way home this past weekend I passed a house with lots of young adults laughing and having a good time. Further down the road I saw a small group of them talking with one of my neighbours down the road. As I came closer they came over to me and introduce themselves and asked if I lived in the neighbourhood. I said I did and they informed me that they were members of the UoG lacrosse team and that they were throwing a team party and wanted to let me know. They showed great concern for the neighbours, especially those with younger families and said they did not want to be disruptive. I wished them well and went on my way. This is how parties should be and often are done. I am sure they had a great night and the neighbours felt happy that these young adults showed them respect. These are the kind of stories that should be shared in the media. Go Gryphons!! Derek Alton CSA Local Affairs Commissioner

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Volunteers. If you have time, these are the requirements: a desire to help children and a current criminal record check or willingness to get one. Contact - Carrie Conrad - Vice Principal, Ken Danby Public School: Carrie.conrad@ugdsb.on.ca Are you an undergrad looking for some board governance experience? What about sitting on the Ontarion Board of Directors? For more information contact us at ontarion@uoguelph.caT

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International Day of Democracy: Branion Blitz from 11:30am-1pm with information on voting, upcoming events, promoting voter awareness. In Branion Plaza. Friday September 16 Pizza Lunch to support breast cancer research. 130 Research Lane in the back parking lot. Pizza slice $2, Large Pizza $10. All prots from pizza will be donated by Toppers Pizza to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Thursday September 22 Take Back the Night Rally and March: 5:15pm - Campus Convoy - Johnston Green, University of Guelph Students gather and travel to Mariannes Park. 6pm - Community Rally - Mariannes Park, Gordon St. at Water St. Womens March Begins and ends at Mariannes Park. Marshals: Royal City Roller Girls. Allies invited to support from the sidewalks. Bring signs & noisemakers! www. gwwomenincrisis.org

VOCAL\SONGWRITING\PIANO OR GUITAR LESSONS. Study with Guelphs award winning vocal & music teachers. All styles & levels - student discounts!! Call today!! C&C VOCAL 519-822-3325 www. twovoices.ca, popduo2@aol.com

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SERVICES Editing Specialists! Research and Editing Experts At Your Service. All levels, all subjects. Post-graduates in most elds available to help you get the job done right! 1-888-345-8295 www.customessay.com VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Make a dierence in the lives of girls, and theyll make a great dierence in yours! When you volunteer with Girl Guides of Canada, you enrich the lives of girls and young women by helping them discover the very best within themselves. Through Guiding, you can develop additional skills and gain experience in leadership development and team building, event planning and nancial management, international travel and you can apply for post-secondary scholarships. For more information call 1-800-565-8111 or visit us on line at: www.girlguides.ca Ken Danby is looking for

The Guelph Youth Jazz Ensemble is looking for youth interested in learning about jazz and improvised music. Open to youth of any level of ability and experience. Contact Brent at 519-823-8893, email music@guelphyouthjazzensemble.com or visit www. guelphyouthjazzensemble.com COMMUNITY EVENTS Student of Colour Support Groups (and Students from Different Cultural Backgrounds). Mondays: One on One support 10am-2pm, Discussion 3-5pm. Tuesdays: One on One support 10am-2pm. Discussion group 2-3pm. Wed: One on one support 10am-2pm. Discussion group 5-7pm. Condentiality ensured.

COMMUNITY LISTINGS
Thursday September 15 Ed Video Presents: Honorary Lifetime Membership Awards Ceremony. Following the ceremony a Panel Discussion on the life cycles of an artist-run centre. 7 pm at the The Ed Video Gallery, Second Floor, 40 Baker St. www.edvideo.org

Monday September 26 Inclusive or Exclusive? Community Forum. G-W WIC, 38 Elizabeth Street, Guelph Engage with community members around the herstory and have your voice heard for future planning of Take Back the Night. Interpreters Upon Request. Please call 519-836-1110x234. www. gwwomenincrisis.org