Post-secondary fair, why you should care!

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November 2014
Post-secondary fair, why you should care!
By Brianne Godsman
Lancers, especially grade twelves
are going to be busy this year deciding what
they are going to do after they exit these high
school doors for the last time. For some, it
may be taking a year off: travelling, working, making art, playing music, volunteering, or whatever it is that individual wants
to pursue. At this point in time, one graduating high school is faced with great possibility, a multitude of doors leading to different
paths. At this time Lancers will face the most
opportunity paired with the lowest responsibly, and the most freedom paired with the
most anticipation, they will ever face in their
ent options in Canada, the out of province
post-secondary fair happened on Wednesday
October 29th and provided an informative
display of many Canadian universities. The
post-secondary fair was open to parents and
students from all grades and welcomed visitors from other high schools as well. Anyone
in the city, interested in post-secondary, was
able to come to this Scarlett hosted event.
Represented was a wide selection of different universities from outside
Alberta. Students could simply mill around
the gym and stop at different booths that interested them. Each booth had one or two
informed students from that particular uni-
Photo by Brianne Godsman
The gym was filled with students eager to learn more information on universities of interest
Photo by Brianne Godsman
The fair offered students helpful information on a vast pool of possibilities and opportunities
lives. One should try not to read too deeply
into this, and try ones best not to panic, let
the excitement over take the anxiety; practicing and staying true to oneself , is all one
really can do with regards to the future.
For some, the future may hold the
post-secondary route. For those interested in
learning about post-secondary and the differ-
versity answering questions and handing out
pamphlets that displayed information about
different programs, clubs, residences and application requirements.
There are so many different programs one can pursue and after doing some
digging students will usually find a program
that interests them. For example, Thompson
Rivers University in Kamloops has a Faculty
of Adventure, where students can partake in
a two year program that qualifies them in
being an adventure guide. Specific classes
include white water rafting, bungee jumping
and hiking. Imagine going to university for
white water rafting.
One could take Veterinary Technology at Dalhousie, or combine Music and
Computer Science at the University of Victoria. The opportunities are endless, and students should not worry about only doing one
thing all though university and getting sick
of it. Post-secondary provides the opportunity to meet a diverse group of new people
and take part new activities in a community
different to anything ever experienced. Every university presented also has a large selection of clubs to make university life more
colourful and provide a space to meet new
people and relax. Clubs can be everything
from astronomy clubs, to campus choirs and
amateur radio societies to Zen Buddhist students’ societies.
It is impossible to imagine all the
futures this year graduates are going to have
because not only are the possibilities endless, some of the possibilities do not even
exist yet. Technology is constantly evolving
and the world is constantly changing, which
means careers will change. The most one person can do to keep up is keep an open mind
and be aware of one’s own interests when
choosing where to go. Students should not
worry about choosing the wrong path, for the
wrong path does not exist, and nothing will
ever be set in stone. Many who have gone
on to university have changed their major,
switched schools or dropped out; this proves
that one decision will not define one’s life.
It will only create space for learning experiences and more discoveries about one’s self.
Lancers should keep in mind with
whatever path they choose to make the most
of the next few years cherishing this freedom
caught between maturity and adolescence. It
may seem so far away now but before Lancers know it they will be walking the stage,
wondering where the time went.
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Hope sparks for assisted suicide
By Loula Agelopoulos
One of the many rights
secured to all Canadians under the
Charter of Rights and Freedoms is
the right to life. Section seven of
the Charter, under Legal Rights,
declares that every person has the
right to life, liberty, and security of
person. This means that every person has the right to live.
Nothing, however, guarantees Canadians the right to die.
There are many terminal
illnesses that offer nothing but a
horrible death. People diagnosed
with such illnesses are told they
are going to die; but worse, they
are told they are going to have to
suffer in their last days.
Most people would like
to spend their last days being with
loved ones, doing things they never
have before, or just enjoying whatever life they have left. To many, it
would be preferable to die sooner
rather than later, before the suffering becomes too great. That way,
they may enjoy their final days and
live them as they wish to.
Unfortunately, the law
that was created to protect the
fundamental rights and freedoms
of Canadians neglected to incorporate this invaluable right and
freedom. Since the Charter secures
every person’s life, the Supreme
Court deemed it unconstitutional
for terminally ill people to seek assistance from physicians in ending
their life at the time of their choosing. This may comply with Section
seven; however, it is inhumane.
Denying people the freedom to choose to end their lives
before having to suffer from illness denies them their right to liberty under the same section of the
Charter. One might even say it is
denying them the right to Security
of Person, as they will not be safe
from their suffering and impending
death.
Such a case is currently
being debated by the Supreme
Court, after it was presented to the
judges by Joseph Arvay, lawyer
to Lee Carter and Hollis Johnson.
Carter and Johnson are seeking
for the law to be overturned in or-
der for it to be replaced by a more
humane one. Carter had to travel
with her elderly mother all the
way to Switzerland in 2010 so that
Carter’s mother could seek out a
physician’s help in ending her life.
The case was heard on Wednesday,
October 15. Although the judges
have yet to come to a decision,
many are hoping it will be in favour of the plaintiffs.
Recent polls show that
support for assisted suicide has
increased since the last case was
made twenty years ago. In that
case, Sue Rodriguez, who had been
diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease, reached out to the Supreme
Court in hopes of being allowed to
seek the assistance of a physician
in ending her life. She was denied
the right to end her life with the
legal assistance of a physician, but
sought one out anyway and found
someone who would help her
anonymously.
The government has long
argued that all life is precious and
that it is their responsibility to protect it; however, they seem to forget that many value quality of life
over quantity of years. Many believe it preferable to live a pleasing
life rather than a long one. This is
why many believe that individuals
should have the freedom to choose
when and how they die.
There are those who, like
the government, oppose assisted
suicide. Most of these people,
though, fear that allowing assisted
suicide would allow create opportunities to abuse vulnerable people,
such as the elderly. Such a law has
never been proposed, though. The
plea has always been for terminally-ill people to be able to choose
for themselves when and how they
die. While some might wish to
live out their lives, others would
rather die peacefully, having enjoyed whatever time they have left.
Those who think changing the law
would lead to such chaotic consequences are grossly overreaching.
It is one thing to allow a terminally-ill person to end his or her life
before being forced to suffer; it is
an entirely different concept to allow others to make such a decision.
Another argument in favour of this proposed amendment
is that since suicide is no longer
illegal under the Criminal Code,
the refusal to legalize assisted suicide is discriminatory. People who
are not able to end their own lives
have no way of doing so, yet abled
people are allowed to. An inability to end one’s own life has been
specified in court as the inability
to do so due to physical inability,
not mental; therefore, those fearing that assisted suicide would allow people to end the lives of those
with mental disabilities need not
worry.
The government already
allows people to end their loved
ones’ lives if they are in a coma,
and has deemed it legal for a person to end their own life; yet the
government still believes it is unconstitutional for a physician—a
person who has made it their life’s
work to help others—to end a
terminally-ill person’s suffering if
that person so desires. While the
constitution is crucial to Canada, it
may be time to reconsider exactly
what it is that the Charter protects
and why it exists, if not to ensure
people have the right to a humane
life.
While suicide should not
be encouraged, it is up to the individual to decide. The government
recognizes that those who would
attempt suicide should not be
prosecuted, but helped; it should
also recognize that every individual has the freedom to choose
the course of his or her life, especially those with terminal illnesses
who know they are going to die in
a way that is far from favourable
to them. Those seeking the assistance of physicians want to spare
themselves and their loved ones
all the potential suffering they may
endure. They want to live a free
and pleasant life, regardless of the
length of it—which is one of the
tenets the Charter aims to ensure
everyone is guaranteed. Thus, it
should be a patient’s constitutional
right to choose how to live and end
their life.
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Purchase of Sun newspapers creates local monopolies
By Cassandra Betts
On October 6th, a 316 million dollar
transaction was announced between Postmedia Network Inc. and Quebecor Media Inc.
that will forever change the functioning of
the Canadian news industry. If the deal is accepted by the Competition Bureau, Postmedia will obtain 175 English-language newspapers formerly owned by Quebecor under
the Sun Media banner. Most notable among
the print acquisitions is the Sun chain, including the Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa,
Winnipeg and Calgary Sun; however, many
other local weeklies will now be under the
growing superpower’s control.
If this deal goes through, Postmedia
will be the owner of the only two competing dailies in large cities such as Calgary,
effectively creating a monopoly in the print
news industry. The Calgary Herald and the
Calgary Sun will no longer be run by two
diverging companies with conflicting editorial philosophies but will instead be controlled by a single entity. Despite this, CEO
Paul Godfrey assures the public that both the
Calgary Sun and the Calgary Herald will remain open and (content-wise) unchanged, as
will the other major dailies in cities such as
Edmonton and Ottawa. “We’ll operate with
two separate newsrooms,” Godfrey stated
in an interview with CBC. “The readers
shouldn’t notice any difference.”
Regardless of Godfrey’s claims,
the Competition Bureau has yet to decide
whether Postmedia should be allowed to
hold this type of power over Canadians’ perception and access to important news issues.
The Competition Bureau, however, will only
be able to veto the deal if it proves to be disadvantageous to advertisers, and cannot take
the factor of content into consideration. When
questioned as to the effect of Postmedia’s
ownership of both the Sun chains and competing dailies, Godfrey insists that the two
politically conflicting papers can cohesively
coexist under one owner. Both the Vancouver Sun and the Vancouver Providence have
been owned by Postmedia for thirty years,
and, as Godfrey points out, both have “two
different newsrooms…[and] two different
political philosophies at times.” What Godfrey neglects to acknowledge, however, is
the blatant difference between this recent
case and that of the Vancouver papers. Before, Vancouver was the exception in that
both papers were owned by the same entity, information and present one-sided opinions,
now it is the standard. Until last month, if the Internet is a regular dodecahedron when
Canadians were unhappy with Postmedia it comes to the sides and angles represented.
they could seek their information from a dif- Although most would initially say that the
ferent news source. Significant national or variety of opinions is a good thing, it must
global events would still be reported by Sun be used with a degree of caution. Anyone
papers in different cities, and readers could can post anything on the Internet. It is difobtain a different perspective on events, ficult to judge the credibility of sources, escompare news from two different sources, pecially for those who are not familiar with
and boycott a company if the need arose. the World Wide Web and seek only to use it
Even Vancouverites had the opportunity to for news. Uninformed opinions may be givacquire a different outlook on pertinent is- en undue weight, and credentials can easily
sues by discussing them with contacts in dif- be faked. When there were two independent
ferent cities
or accessing
other readily available
papers such
as the Calgary Sun.
Of course,
those seeking a different presentation of
news events
always had,
and will still
have,
another source
to turn to,
Photo by Loula Agelopoulos
a source so
vast and ex- Soon, small newspapers such as the Scarlett FEVER may be the only print sources
in circulation that are not controlled by the growing superpower Postmedia
tensive that
it is able to remain intact despite this deal. newspapers running in Canada’s major citThis source, the Internet, is readily available ies, Canadians were assured that they would
at the push of a button and provides Cana- be offered two opinions on the news presentdians with articles and reports from news ed, from two known sources who had proved
providers all around the globe. The fact that their reliability for decades. Now, because
a multitude of websites report on the same of Postmedia’s acquisition of Sun Media,
event, and can all be accessed by typing a Canada is reduced to sifting through random
few words into a search engine, puts many tidbits of information on the Web, hoping to
Canadians at ease in regard to the print in- find the website and facts they are looking
dustry becoming a local monopoly. The for, or to accept the facts that are present by
fears of biased one-sided reporting and bla- one company which may be biased or intant censorship are slowly being calmed as complete.
Articles on the Internet may not be
the public realizes that controversial view- points can be conveniently accessed through as credible or reliable as those in print, howtheir smart phone or laptop; however, this ever, there is still a multitude of fundamencomplete reliance on the internet as a prima- tally sound information that Canadians can
ry news source contains its own set of chal- rely on. Most print newspapers now have
an online platform where readers can go to
lenges.
Contrarily to Postmedia’s local mo- peruse articles, and Canadians are able to
nopolies, which have the power to restrict utilize this resource, giving themselves acthe voices of Canadians, censor important cess to many credible sources that are not
controlled by Postmedia. This, however,
does not mean that Postmedia’s local monopoly on print is nothing to be concerned
about. There is a whole demographic group
that does not have access to the Internet and
relies heavily upon newspapers as their sole
source of news. In fact, according to a report from “Pew Internet and the American
Life Project” it has been found that fifteen
percent of adults do not even use the Internet in the United States. Although this study
was not done in Canada, it can be assumed,
regarding the similarity between the countries economic and social states, that these
numbers will also be similar. Based on these
numbers then, it can accepted that a wide
portion of adults in Canada do not use the
Internet and are now relying on Postmedia
as one of their sole sources of news.
Even worse, the majority of this fifteen percent is in a single demographic group:
people over the age of sixty-five. Forty-four
percent of the United State’s population over
the age of sixty-five does not use the Internet
at all, majorly because they do not even posses a computer. By purchasing Sun Media,
Postmedia has effectively alienated an entire
section of society and deprived them of their
access to a variable news source. Senior citizens need to be aware of news events and
deserve the opportunity to read about them
through diverse perspectives. Many political
decisions involve matters that will directly
influence their personal well being, such as
health-care, and seniors should not be reliant
on a single source to meet their information
needs.
Godfrey has claimed that each Sun
paper will continue to operate as if it were
still owned by Sun Media and will still print
their same opinions, however, how long this
will last is questionable. If a scandal involving Postmedia, or Paul Godfrey for example,
arises, it is debatable whether the news will
be printed with the same detail and depth, let
alone at all. The opportunity to slant stories
to favour a chosen party, or to completely
censor pertinent information is shocking,
and although the younger generation may be
able to find the news on other websites on
the Internet, almost half of those people over
sixty-five will be left in the dark. This gives
Postmedia an incredible power over seniors,
some of our most vulnerable citizens and
begs the question as to the true integrity of
the company. Continued on pg. 4
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Authors shatter readers with tragic character deaths
By Loula Agelopoulos
he or she will inevitably meet an untimely story is true.
There are many types of books in end. In a story, this reality is vital. When a When an author is a particularly
the literary world to suit every reader. They character, possessing no superpowers, sur- good liar, the resulting story can completely
vary vastly in content, not only from genre vives such a fall, it destroys the reality of the enchant readers and absorb them, making
to genre, such as young adult or
them become invested in
non-fiction. Even within genres,
the story.
there are subgenres, such as
In turn, often times, readdystopian and contemporary in
ers can become invested
young adult. There are several
in a character. Some
aspects of storytelling that remain
might say that fictional
constant though, including arcs
characters are just that,
such as love triangles, the discovfictional. Many would arery of superpowers, or an inner
gue, though, that they are
battle. The most notable of these
not simply fictional. When
plot arcs is quite possibly death.
readers get the opportuPICTURE
COMING
SOON!
Regardless of the genre they write
nity to hear characters’
for, authors can be killers.
thoughts, experience their
The bread and butter of a
stories, and learn about
strong story, death is often a powtheir characteristics, they
erful tool in arsenal of a writer
can really connect to these
fearless enough to use it. Killing
characters. They may not
off any character, let alone the
be corporeal, but that does
not mean they are not real.
main character, in a story can be a
For this reason, readers
big decision; however, it can also
Photo by Loula Agelopoulos
elevate the story tremendously.
can often find themselves
Stories often have happy Some great stories feature deaths of characters, all of which serve a purpose devastated when an author
endings. The hero struggles to
decides to kill a character.
overcome great obstacles, but then finds a story. Readers are reminded that what they From the reader’s perspective, the
happy ending waiting at the end of it. While are reading is nothing but a lie.
death of one’s favourite character can be utIn essence, writers are liars. They terly devastating. Reading one’s favourite
this makes a pleasant story, it is not always the best way to tell the story. Sometimes the create stories and worlds, then convince the character’s death can be as emotional as
absence of a significant death in a novel can reader they are real even when the reader losing a friend. Characters are given all the
decrease its believability, which is quite pos- knows they are not. A story is only as good characteristics that make a human, and as
as its writer. The author has to be able to such, can feel like one to many readers. For
sibly most authors’ worst nightmare.
Death is a reality of life. No matter point to a parking lot and convince the read- this reason, readers will often feel the death
how morbid or violent or devastating it may er it is a jungle. They often root their sto- of their favourite character as they would the
be in some situations, it is a reality nonethe- ries in reality, but they still have to get past death of a real human, because that is what
less. Should a person fall from a great height, the known reality to convince the reader the the character is to
Continued
from pg. 3
company to a digital one. Godfrey boldly
Despite this, the Internet seems to
have become a sort of security blanket for
Canadians, allowing them to justify the fact
that print news has essentially become a local monopoly. Daria Zmiyiwsky, publisher
of the Winnipeg Sun, even stated that the
sale of the Sun Media portion of Quebecor
“is a fantastic announcement for the newspaper industry as a whole,” a statement that
many would not feel comfortable making if the Internet did not exist to provide
them with diversity of news sources. Oddly
enough, it is the Internet that seems to have
been the basis of Postmedia’s decision to
buy out Quebecor’s English-language papers. As Godfrey implied on October 6th,
buying up Sun Media was a strategic business decision, not for the acquisition of the
Sun papers themselves but for the other
goods that were included in the package
deal. Along with the Sun and local papers,
Postmedia received thirty-five real estate
properties in Alberta, Ontario and Manitoba, a printing plant in Ontario, and approximately 2, 400 active-full time employees.
Acquiring these concrete goods, however,
does not seem to be the goal of the deal.
As Godfrey stated the “jewel of the deal,”
is Canoe.ca, and other digital platforms.
Postmedia seems to be moving from a print
calls it a “company in transition,” making Canoe.ca much more valuable than any
number of print newspapers. This, however,
is concerning for a number of reasons. With
the purchase of Canoe, Postmedia will now
be the largest online news presence in Canada, with 12 million unique online visitors.
Godfrey portrays this as being advantageous,
a way to entice advertisers and compete with
digital giants such as Google and Facebook,
which he says are “the real competition” as
opposed to other local newspapers. The fact
that Postmedia now owns the largest section
of news portals in Canada means that the Internet, the security blanket that so many Canadians were relying to deliver them accurate information, is not as safe as they think.
It is not evident which websites are owned
by Postmedia and which are not unless the
reader does some serious research, and most
of that research must be done through the Internet, which can lead to a serious cycle of
misinformation. Readers may think that they
are looking online at two different sources,
when the same news giant really owns both
sites. This, although appealing to advertisers,
is much less desirable for those who wish to
read diverse opinions that are not slanted by
Postmedia. It remains to be seen whether the
purchase of Quebecor’s Sun Media by Post-
media is merely a
means of surviving in changing
digital world, as
Godfrey portrays
it to be, or is in
fact, a move that
could
forever
tarnish the integrity of Canadian
journalism and
lead Canada to a
state where one
companies information is unquestionably accepted
as the whole
truth. Postmedia
has the power to
drastically shape
or censor the
news. It is now
a question of
whether they will
use that power
and,
whether
Canadians will
be able to notice
when they do.
them. With time, though, they will often understand the need for the particular death.
Apart from gaining credibility, an
author can also employ the death of a character for one other important reason: to tell
the story. Books do not only tell the characters’ stories, they will also almost always
contain a message. Novels can contain both
questions and answers. The author might try
to make the reader ask important questions,
regarding serious topics such as human nature, the value of freedom, etc., or even eccentric questions such as what would happen
if fires stopped going out. The author might
leave it up to the reader to decide for themselves the answer, or the story might be his
or her answer. Either way, killing a character
is often the most effective way of conveying
the message.
Death is shocking; the reader will
not often expect it when reading. This is why
it is such an efficient tool. The author shocks
the reader into paying attention to what is
being said, thus succeeding in what he or
she set out to do. One cannot write a story
of martyrdom without including death. As
such, while it may be devastating to readers
and authors alike, death is a necessary aspect
of storytelling.
While most readers will be reluctant to admit it, even the saddest of deaths
will only work to benefit the whole of the
story. It is understandable that authors will
chose to sacrifice a character over the entire
story; however, it is always better when he
or she delays the inevitable, giving the readers more time with their beloved characters.
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Prominent feminist video game critic is threatened into
silence through a mass school shooting threat at USU
By Helen Trang
Anita Sarkeesian is a
feminist known for her web series “Tropes vs. Women in Video
Games,” where she analyzes and
critiques how pop culture depicts
women. On October 15 she was
scheduled to speak in the Taggart Student Center Auditorium at
the Utah State University about
the portrayal of women in video
games; however, the event was
cancelled due to a mass shooting
threat. The speech was organized
by feminists and women’s rights
advocates at the Center for Women
and Gender Studies based at USU.
University officials reported receiving an anonymous email threat
the day before in which the sender
claimed that they would carry out a
mass school shooting if the university allowed Sarkeesian to continue with her speech. The author of
the email emphasized the fact that
they are a student currently attending USU.
The anonymous person
behind the threats wrote that “feminists have ruined my life and I will
have my revenge, for my sake and
the sake of all the others they’ve
wronged.” The email text also
promised that a “Montreal-Massacre style attack will be carried
out against the attendees, as well
as students and staff at the nearby
Women’s center.” The Montreal Massacre
attack refers to an incident in 1989
at the École Polytechnique where
Marc Lepine went on a ten minute long shooting spree in which
he killed fourteen women and injured thirteen others before killing
himself. In his three page long suicide note, he wrote that feminists
had ruined his life. Lepine targeted
these women just because of their
gender, and the author of the October 14 email plans to do the
same. As the letter continued,
the threats escalated. The author
notes that even if the university did
impose extra security measures,
it would not save the feminists
that were on campus, or anyone
near the Women’s Center. Originally, despite the threat, Sarkeesian planned on continuing with the
speech; however, after she learned
that due to Utah’s concealed carry
laws there was indeed the possibility that guns could be at the event,
she decided to cancel. On her twitter feed, she made it clear that she
“didn’t cancel [her] USU talk because of terrorist threats; [she] cancelled because [she] didn’t feel the
security measures were adequate.”
Sarkeesian is by no means
a stranger to death threats. In recent weeks, she has been forced to
flee her home after her personal address was posted online and death
and rape threats were made against
her and a few other female game
developers, including Brianna Wu
and Zoe Quinn. Sarkeesian has endured these kinds of threats ever
since her video series began to
seek funding on Kickstarter.
Sarkeesian’s research and
video series not only points out
the negative depiction of women
in video games; she also points
out negative depictions of men, as
well. Her research was based on a
broad big picture perspective, and
is very eloquently delivered with
many different points of evidence
backing her arguments.
It is 2014, and supposedly society has advanced infinite
amounts since the women’s suffrage movement; however, when
a woman wishes to speak on her
own research on how women are
portrayed in video games, she is
forced into silence via threats of
violence. Many people argue that
in a gender role reversal situation,
there would have been no threats
raised against a man wanting to
speak on how men are portrayed in
video games. Perhaps the most surprising aspect of this ordeal is the public’s reaction to it. Fifty students
and faculty members gathered outside of the Taggart Student Center
to promote free speech and condemn the threats against Sarkeesian, showing support for the speaker; however, the internet took to
this issue in a variety of other ways;
while many reached out to support
Sarkeesian, not everyone managed
to be compassionate about the issue. On many discussion threads
regarding this incident, there are
people arguing that, although this
situation has been truly unfortunate, extreme feminists are also an
issue. This almost subtly suggests
that the terrorism threats were justified. This issue is honestly, for
the most part, just stemming back
to the misunderstanding of the
concept of feminism. Many antifeminists believe that feminism is
a movement to bring men down,
instead of bringing women up;
Opitciwan is home to Chief of the reserve, is in agree2,100 residents, currently living ment that the Sûreté du Québec
on reserve. It is accessible through police force are not capable or
a logging
suitable replacements.
road in the “Since the reserve was “They do not know the
northern
unfairly under the as- language or culture.
boreal for- sumption that funding It does not work,” he
est.
The
The seventeen
would be provided for states.
tribe suffers
First Nations officers
them, they have been who could speak the
from high
continuing
to use their Atikamewk language
unemployown police force..”
ment and
and have deep herisubstance
tage roots within the
abuse.
community, are now being forced
The need for a police ser- to look for work elsewhere.
“It’s unacceptable that
vice is significant as demonstrated by over 2,000 files per year being we’re being treated this way,” says
opened regarding assault, domestic Awashish. Leaders in the commuabuse, and armed assault.
nity also hold the belief that the
With the decommission reserve police force is understaffed
of the police service, the reserve is and underfunded.
The on-reserve police
forced to entrust Sûreté du Québec police force, the national police of service was previously replaced by
Quebec. These police officers do the Sûreté du Québec for several
not have a connection with the re- months in mid 2013. This transiserve. And, unlike the on-reserve tion from native to non-native
police service, cannot speak the police officers was an extremely
native language as many of the rough one.
band members can.
Since then, the Chief signed an
Christian Awashish, the agreement in July 2013 to reinstate
the local officers to the delight of
the tribe.
After this failed experiment, it would be assumed that
having non-native officers on the
reserve would be a bad idea; however, the Quebec government does
not seem to agree with that notion.
U n s u r p r i s i n g l y, a f t e r
however, they have confused feminists with misandrists. Misandry,
by definition, is “a hatred of men.”
What anti-feminists, or people that
just do not believe feminism is important, refuse to recognize is that
there are obvious gender inequalities, and that women are not important enough to have equal rights
and freedoms in every aspect of
society.
With Sarkeesian being
forced into silence, perhaps this
would be a good time to re-evaluate why a student of USU felt so
much hate against this woman—
who only wants to educate and
share her research with a group of
people who are probably ecstatic
about to listening to her speech—
and was willing to kill her and
anyone in that auditorium to try to
stop the feminist movement. Do
not let this incident be forgotten
and further allow society to normalize abuse and violence against
women. Rape threats and threats
of violence against anyone are absolutely not acceptable. Everyone
should show support for Sarkeesian and any other person who is
currently in a position where they
are receiving these kinds of threats.
Government unfairly fails to provide promised funding
By Wenonah
North Peigan
A First Nations reserve in
Quebec has made the tough decision to terminate their local police
service due to lack of promised
government funding.
The Opitciwan reserve
signed an agreement in March this
year with the federal and provincial
governments through the Departments of Public Safety Canada and
Quebec that promised $600,000 to
fund the on-reserve police service
currently in place.
As of now, none of the
promised money has been given to
the reserve.
Since the reserve was unfairly under the assumption that
funding would be provided for
them, they have been continuing to
use their own police force, which
has resulted in a debt estimated at
$2.8 million: $600,000 from the
additional grant and $2.2 million
in the annual funding normally
combined from the provincial and
federal governments.
ferred because of the many steps
required.
The Quebec Public Security Ministry explained that the
process has been underway since
September 2013, when Quebec’s
Liberal government received word
from the bad council to move ahead
with the administrative process.
Funding for this
type of grant
is usually 52%
from the federal
government and
48% from the
provincial government, but in
this case it is
0% from both
parties.
T h i s
is not an ideal
situation for the
reserve to be
Photo by Wenonah North Peigan in. As the tale
Lancers would never ever forget to pay promised money as old as time
Awashish gave his press release, states, these sort of situations althe Quebec government contacted ways result in unfair circumstances
the chief and council stating that for the less-powerful party.
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Severly overused video game tropes featuring women
By Helen Trang
While video games are a fun way
to spend time, and are often very well made
and feature an intricate storyline and complicated game mechanics, it is important to
consider some of the values that video games
are passively reinforcing. While many video
game developers do not purposely use certain tropes or create characters to demean
women, sometimes it does happen. While it
this does not devalue the game or make it
any less enjoyable, it is important to recognize that it has happened. There are far too
many video game tropes featuring women
to talk about all of them, but this article
will highlight some of the most high profile
ones.
Up for discussion first is what has
been affectionately coined the “Damsel
in Distress” trope. This is typically when
a male protagonist is motivated to go on a
mission to save a female character that is in
trouble; usually a love interest or a family
member. Iconic examples of this include
Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros series, or the
Legend of Zelda series. Princess Peach is the
lovable princess of the Mushroom kingdom,
and is also notorious for being kidnapped
by Bowser, the game villain, and being the
motivation that drives Mario into continuing his quest. In the same sense, in Legend
of Zelda, the main protagonist is Link, who,
in the original and first Zelda game, is summoned by Impa, a royal nursemaid, to save
Princess Zelda from the evil Prince of Darkness. The problem with this particular
trope is that it reinforces the idea that women
are weak and unable to save themselves. In
The Legend of Zelda series, Zelda is a strong
character with many skills, but is unable to
overcome her captor. Many times while using this trope, the male protagonist will also
encounter a situation where he is kidnapped,
disabled, or just generally stuck in a bad
situation, and in most cases he will overcome the situation on his own with his own
strengths and skills. While there have been a
few independent games where the roles have
been reversed, with a female protagonist and
a male damsel, that does not fix the negative portrayal of women, and is also just an
exception to the largely female-dominated
number of damsels.
If the genders were flipped, with
only males being the damsel in distress,
then it would reinforce the idea that men are
weak and incapable of rescuing themselves
or overcoming adversity. This also, is not a
solution to the problem. While the damsel in
distress trope is a common way of furthering
plot or just completely replacing a storyline,
it reinforces that females are weak, and that
men are needed to rescue them.
Another common trope is the
“Woman in the Refrigerator” which was
coined in the late 1990s by the comic book
writer Gail Simone to describe the trend
of female comic book characters that were
killed off in order to further the male character’s storyline. The trope received its name
through Green Lantern Volume 54, in which
the superhero returns home to find that his
girlfriend has been killed and stuffed into
the refrigerator. Female characters are too
often killed off in an attempt to facilitate
something that is meant to resemble male
character development for the protagonist.
This trope is also often used as the hook for
video games, and also the plot for the rest
of the game. An example of this would be
the God of War series, in which the protagonist’s wife and daughter are killed and Kratos spends the game exacting his revenge.
“The Mercy Killing” is a trope that
describes a female character begging the
protagonist to kill them, either for the greater
good, or to save them from a lifetime of suffering. This trope goes hand in hand with the
damsel in distress trope, because often it is
the ending to the plot line created using the
damsel trope. Many modern games use the
mercy killing trope. In the 2011 video game
Duke Nukem Forever, the captured women
in the game beg the protagonist to kill them.
This is also seen in Borderlands 2 when Angel begs the player to kill her to thwart the
evil villain’s plans. These women are written
to submissively accept their fate, and often
beg the male protagonist for death, giving
men direct and full control over whether
they live or die. They often use their last
breath to thank the male protagonist for killing them. In quite literal terms, these women
are asking for it. While most of the games, when
looked at separately, have a very good reason for using violence against women as a
plot device, it does not justify its use. Games
do not exist in their own vacuum universe,
and therefore cannot be divorced from their
impact on the culture that they are a part
of.
The mercy killing trope is especially concerning because of the real life
epidemic of violence against women. Every
nine seconds a woman is assaulted or beaten
in the U.S.A., where a majority of these video games are produced, and on average over
three women are killed by their boyfriends,
husbands, or ex partners every single day.
In these cases, many men consistently claim
that the woman deserved it, wanted it, or
were asking for it. Many people, and gamers, would
argue that video games have no effect on the
human psyche and how people view women. While many people believe that neither
violence, nor the violence against women in
video games has any effect on how people
function and view others, it has a very negative effect because it desensitizes people to
it. It also passively reinforces that women
are weak, and that men have to protect and
rescue them from danger and adversity.
Many of these games also feature blatant
misogyny. While none of the video games in
which these tropes are used explicitly condone violence against women, they nevertheless trivialize and exploit female suffering to
increase the emotional and sexual stakes for
the player. It can also be considered ridiculously and dangerously irresponsible to continue using these tropes and encouraging,
or requiring, players to use violence against
women to save them. Many of these games,
however, are very enjoyable, and also paved
the road for many modern games; but it is
time to retire these overused and sexist
tropes.
Classroom numbers frustrating teachers and students
By Kyle Irvine
As the years float by through the
river of time, generations inevitably precede
each other, marking the advancement of size
in population. Students could express this in
a more blatant tone, as they remain cramped
and stressed in over-packed classrooms.
Schools all over Calgary, including Dr. E.
P. Scarlett, are sending in reports of having
over-crowded classrooms, full of students
hoping to prevent their schedules from sudden change due to the sizes. This is proving
to be a rather significant issue, as teachers
and school staffs are frustrated by the massive influx of new students coming every
year.
Needless to say, most of the classrooms are not physically built to have mass
amounts of students inside at the same time,
causing a rather large hiccup in the entire
school system.
Reasons for the overpopulated
classrooms are a combination of, government cuts to the school boards, and the general swelling of children. The government
is cutting large portions of school budgets
due to other imposing issues such as poverty and environmental clean-up sites. Due
to cuts like this, school systems are finding an outstanding issue within the school sysit difficult to maintain a steady and desired tem, causing numerous issues for teachers,
ecosystem of students. In short, schools do especially. He feels that the mass numbers of
not have the money nor the means to expand students in a class, breaching the maximum
classroom or building sizes to accommodate intended amount, offers some severe negafor the rapid growth of the student body. In tive effects. The rapid influx of students,
addition, the
making some
teacher wages
classrooms
that need to
house
over
be met are ulforty students
timately not
at a time, not
being
met,
only decreases
causing
unthe
abilities
rest
within
of teachers to
the educator
manage stress
pool.
These
and time, but
issues stacked
also deterioup onto each
rates their time
other not only
for outside of
create stress
teaching. The
Photo by Kyle Irvine
for both the
balance of livstudents and A biology lab filled with experimenting grade 11 students ing life and dothe teachers, but can often lead to drastic ing educational instructing is thrown off and
events, take the teacher’s strike in B.C. for causes teachers everywhere to feel the full
As a student, the
effects of stress. example.
Jeremy Leonhardt, new teacher in idea of over packed classes can prove to be
the CBE, shared his thoughts on the matters daunting, as it calls for more distractions and
of class overpopulation. He is concerned less attentive teachers. Some may view these
about the matter and strongly feels this is factors as a bonus, serving their own desires
of slacking off and talking with friends;
however, even if a student’s priorities are
fully centered on note-taking and their studies, their learning curve has a high chance
of being hindered, based on the factors of
student distraction, the teacher’s reduced
ability to maintain order, and the stress of
the teaching. Solutions for these overpopulated classes are not appearing as quickly
as one may hope since there are plenty factors that act as a blockade to progress, such
as government funding going in different
directions; however, the solution that can
help alleviate some of the overpopulation is
straightforward. The government needs to
pay more attention to the school boards all
across Canada, looking intently at common
teacher complaints and student suggestions.
Along with this, more funding is needed for
school buildings to expand to fit more classrooms for students.Either the government
needs to pay more attention to the pleading
school boards, or the school system overall
needs to brainstorm a collective solution to
end this plaguing problem. Whatever solution the general populace sees fit, whenever
it appears, students and teachers will continue to have to brave the jam-packed classrooms, all over North America.
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Critique of divisive
USA Patriot Act
By Misha Mustaqeem
On September 11, 2001, a
catastrophic event that should never occur again took place. The twin
towers of the World Trade Center
in New York City were hit with one
of the most elaborately planned
terrorist attacks in all of history.
The Pentagon was also hit, and a
third plane, intended on targeting
the Capitol, crashed in Pennsylvania.
What happened after was
a system of deliberate and targeted
attack on Afghanisan, Iraq, and
the general assertion of everything
is going to be fine. The Patriot Act,
which was introduced in congress
and read by few, was voted by
everyone except for one congressman, Russ Feingold. The Afghani-
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right-winged and Christain bloggers, some of them even calling
it insensitive and a “monument
to terrorism”, according to John
L. Espositio, professor of Religion and International Affairs and
director of Prince Alwaleed Bin
Talal center for Muslim-Christian
understanding at Georgetown University.
The Patriot Act has also
targeted numerous innocent people, not even accused of terrorism,
like Mohammed Hussein who was
convicted of a money-laudering
scheme, but whom federal prosecutors believed to be a terrorist
because he was convicted under
the Patriot Act.
There was also a bomb
threat by a teenager, though there
Photo by Misha Mustaqeem
Security cameras watch people in all public areas for safety measures
stan War authorization was voted was no evidence of any bomb-makunanimously, while a minority ing materials. The teenager, who
voted against the Iraq War.
will not be named for professional
T h e
reasons,
is
Patriot
Act “What happened after was currently bewas created by a system of deliberate and ing held in
George W. Bush targeted attack on Afghani- custody as of
to make sure san, Iraq, and the general 2009.
that the United assertion of everything is A l though
the
States could argoing to be fine.
rest and detain The Patriot Act, which was Patriot Act is
potential home- introduced in congress and a nessesary
in
land terrorists
read by few, was voted by document
who
would
order to proeveryone except for one tect Ameriperform terrorcongressman,
Russ Fein- can citizens,
ist attacks on
gold.”
sometimes it
American soil.
What
goes too far.
the Patriot Act has instead done There needs to be a rewrite adding
is to increase the warrantless fear a definition of what justifies the unand paranoia, and the promotion necessary invasion of privacy, and
of islamophobia. In 2010, a group protection for whom there is with
wanted to build a Islamic mosque no evidence that someone has done
near Ground Zero, only to be bar- something wrong despite claims to
raged by fear and panic by many the contrary.
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The Ebola outbreak: far too
many mistakes, too little caution
people cannot be relied on to tell
the truth when it comes to better
health care in other countries.
The public has been
told numerous times that the risk
of an outbreak in North America
should there ever be an outbreak,
and an Air Canada pilot refused to
fly a plane carrying blood samples
Ebola has gained significant attention in the past month.
of Ebola victims. There have been
The virulent disease which origiaround twenty false alarms in
nated in West Africa has ravCanada. The fear of Ebola seems
aged Liberia,
to have inGuinea, and
fected more
Sierra Leone,
people than
and infected
the
actual
citizens in Nidisease.
geria, Senegal,
Canathe U.S., and
da’s Health
Spain.
The
Minister
disease has inRona Amfected 9,000
brose
has
people
and
stated many
killed 4,500.
times
that
While
the
Canada and
North Ameriits
health
can
governcare system
ments have put
is ready for
in place safety
Ebola. The
measures and
truth is quite
protocols, not
the opposite.
enough is beCanadian
Photo edited by Matthew Tuckey doctors and
ing done to
prevent it from PPE is extremely important in order to prevent the spread of Ebola nurses have
infecting
the
spoken
out
is very low. They have also said about how prepared hospitals are
population.
The way the U.S. and that any hospital is ready for an to combat Ebola. “Some of the
Canada have treated this epidemic Ebola patient. The truth is that simplest, most known preparedis poor. In October the Ebola epi- many hospitals are not prepared ness hasn’t been…communicated
demic struck the shores of the U.S. for the Ebola virus. When Dun- to the front line staff,” says Jane
A Liberian man Thomas Duncan can was being treated in the Texas Sustrik, the vice president of the
returned from Liberia after be- Presbyterian Hospital, the medical union United Nurses of Alberta.
ing exposed to a pregnant woman team was unsure how to treat him. There are not enough PPE’s (Perwho was suffering from the vi- Some seventy people helped care sonal Protection Equipment) for
rus. Duncan died weeks ago, but for him. They switched their level hospitals and the nurses only have
the disease he passed on to two of protection many times during gowns for protection at some hosothers still remains a significant his treatment and were unable to pitals. Another problem is the fact
threat to the health and safety of care for him and inject needles at that the majority of hospital staff
the U.S. citizens. When Thomas some points. After Duncan died, does not know how to care for paE. Duncan landed in Dallas and the caregivers were not monitored tients and do not know how to use
returned home, he started experi- despite the high chance that they and take off PPE’s.
encing symptoms of the Ebola vi- might contract Ebola.
On October 20, NigeTwo nurses who helped ria announced it has been Ebolarus: headache and fever. The first time he went to the hospital, the treat Duncan have been infected. free for 42 days. There have been
staff dismissed him and sent him The second nurse was able to two incubation periods since the
home, despite Duncan saying that board a plane flying to Ohio, de- last patient was infected. While
he had recently traveled to Libe- spite calling the CDC to tell them Nigeria also made mistakes with
ria. This was the health care sys- of an increase in temperature. the first Ebola patient, they retem’s first mistake. After two days With a disease as deadly as Ebola, bounded and used extreme cauhe returned to hospital after potention to stop the disease
tially exposing fifty people to the
“This is not an African disease. in its tracks. Nigeria
disease.
This is a virus that is a threat is a developing coun
When travellers wish to
to all humanity.” – Gayle Smith, try that used simple
exit Liberia by plane, they must
methods to stop Ebola.
National Security Council.
complete a questionnaire askDeveloped countries
ing whether they are sick and if
such as Canada and
they have come into contact with fear mongering and cautiousness the U.S. should have no trouble
someone with Ebola. Duncan lied are more important than igno- stopping this disease, especially
about coming into contact with a rance.
when they have well developed
pregnant woman with Ebola and Recently, Ebola has medical infrastructure. While
as a result he was able to spread struck fear into the hearts of Ca- a widespread outbreak in Canthe disease to the U.S. While it is nadians; a group of Manitoba ada is highly unlikely, precauDuncan’s fault that he lied about nurses have demanded that they tions need to be taken so Canahis exposure on the questionnaire, will not care for Ebola patients dians do not become infected.
Matthew Tuckey
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Ottawa and Quebec very alarmed by terrorist attacks
By Tanvi Sankar
transported to his home town of Hamilton,
Ontario via the Highway of Heroes, a stretch
of road between Trenton and Toronto. Afterwards, the War Memorial where the soldier
was shot was reopened to the public. Many
civilians brought flowers and notes to honour the service that Cirillo had done.
Many Canadians are questioning
the Parliament building’s security and how
the intruder was able to enter so easily. A
On the morning of October 22, a
man armed with a gun, shot and killed a soldier guarding the National War Memorial in
Ottawa and then proceeded to enter Parliament, where he fired his gun several times.
Although the gunman was shot by the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Commons
Kevin Vickers, RCMP officers would not
confirm whether the
same person who
fired at the Parliament, killed Nathan
Cirillo, the soldier
who was guarding the memorial.
As a result of this
incident, Ottawa’s
downtown area was
barricaded, and all
downtown schools
were under lockdown on the day of
the incident.
As
the
situation unfolded,
Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s comPhoto by Wynter Laboucane
munications director
Canadians are now wearing poppies in remembrance of fallen soldiers
tweeted that Harper
was safe. Other members of Parliament spokesperson from the Parliament respondalso tweeted that they were safe, and many ed by stating that the front door is usually
were describing what exactly they had seen left unlocked so that in case of any incidents,
or heard. Tony Zobl, who witnessed the in- the people inside will easily be able to exit
cident from his office overlooking the War the building. Liberal MP Marc Garneau
Memorial, stated “I looked out the window stated that he thought the intention of the
and saw a shooter, a man dressed all in black Parliament was to try and not make it look
with a kerchief over his nose and mouth and heavily guarded and like a military base. He
something over his head as well, holding a also said that someone who wants to harm
rifle and shooting an honour guard in front of the building and the people inside can walk
the Cenotaph point-blank, twice.” No sooner in with a weapon and rush into the building
had the incident taken place, Ottawa resi- before anyone effectively does anything. “I
dents were seen walking throughout down- think we’ve crossed a river today though,”
town, showing no signs of fear, and acting he announced.
Two days before the shooting, a
as if nothing had happened.
It was later revealed that Corporal Canadian man who had recently converted
Nathan Cirillo was shot in the back at his to Islam ran over two Canadian soldiers in
post, and although many passers-by tried to St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. The suspect
help, he succumbed to his injuries and died was shot and killed by the police, and one of
the next morning in the hospital. He was only the soldiers, Patrice Vincent, died of his in24 years old, and was described by friends juries. After that incident, Canada raised the
and family as “extremely friendly and lov- domestic terror threat from low to medium.
ing, and an inspiration.” Cirillo’s body was Many people are fearing that the jihadist
group ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and Syria),
could potentially be responsible for the attacks. What shocked many, though, was that
long before the two attacks took place, Canadian intelligence experts were discussing the
possibility of a terrorist assault. Both attacks
took place in October – the same month that
Canada’s Parliament voted to enter a combat
role to fight the Islamic State.
The gunman in the October 22 incident is identified as 32-year-old Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, a Muslim convert from Quebec.
Two weeks before the attack, he was seen at
the Ottawa Mission shelter, wearing a scarf
over his face, reading the Quran (the central
religious text of Islam), and asking people
to pray because “the world is ending.” A
Twitter page that sports the Islamic State
flag posted a photo of a man shortly after the
attack with the caption “A photo of he who
he was struggling with his personal life. She
also explained that her son had a serious drug
addiction, and often used to speak strangely.
He spoke of the devil, which lead his family to wonder if he was mentally ill. ZehafBibeau had not seen his mother in over three
years, and finally met her again two weeks
prior the shooting. Authorities think that his
attack was planned much in advance, and
the RCMP found a video Zehaf-Bibeau had
made just before the attack. RCMP is investigating the video in hopes of finding other
clues. In a statement to the public, police
said that they identified persuasive evidence
that shows that Zehaf-Bibeau was driven by
political motives.
Zehaf-Bibeau was also seen earlier
in the year visiting and praying at a mosque
in British Columbia. A spokesperson from
the mosque explained that Zehaf-Bibeau was
unhappy with the fact
that non-Muslim people
were coming to it; he
was also seen sneaking
around the building after it had been closed,
and used it as a place of
accommodation. ZehafBibeau was described as
an unhappy person, and
people close to him told
news reporters that he
started attending these
mosques and converted
to Islam to make sense
of his happiness.
Zehaf-Bibeau,
Photo by Tanvi Sankar The Parliament building in Ottawa is visited by many every day and the Quebec attacker, Martin “Ahmed”
would be the shooter of Ottawa.” Police later Couture Rouleau had their passports seized
confirmed that the man in the photo is Zehaf- by authorities earlier in October to prevent
Bibeau .
them from travelling abroad. Prime Minister
So far, there is no exact reason for Stephen Harper has labelled the October 20
why Zehaf-Bibeau went on his rampage in and 22 incidents as terrorist attacks. FollowOttawa; people who knew him reported that ing the investigation, the Canadian Ministry
he was very upset after hearing that Canada of Defence instructed off-duty service memhad participated in the air strikes against bers not to wear uniforms in public, to hopeLibya and ISIS. One man who had recently fully lower the chance of terrorists targeting
travelled with Zehaf-Bibeau on a bus heard them. Authorities believe that the past few
him remarking about how much he hated incidents are only the beginning of a chain
American and Canadian soldiers, since he reaction of terror attacks on Canada, but are
thought they senselessly killed children reassuring the public that they will do evand women in Libya. His mother told CBC erything they can to prevent terrorists from
News that he was not mentally well, and that further endangering Canadians’ safety.
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Cloning a woolly mammoth – a chilling discovery awaits
By Kyle Irvine
Scientists are now confirming that, due to the possible
presence of living cells, the woolly
mammoth species could be brought
out of extinction and into this era.
The Ice Age theory is a
long-believed explanation proposing that the Earth’s temperature
has often times dropped for up to
ten thousand years, resulting in the
Earth transforming into a dormant
winter planet composed of glaciers
and ice sheets as far as the eye can
see.
When one commonly
thinks of the term, Ice Age, either
the movie franchise or the creatures that were said to thrive in
this period of time comes to mind.
These creatures span from the ferocious sabre-tooth tiger to the
great hairy giants known as woolly
mammoths. Reports suggest that
these beasts perished over 10,000
years ago and ultimately became
extinct: whether due to natural selection, global warming, or being
hunted, no one knows for sure.
People today can only admire the
skeletal and fossil remains of these
great beasts, perhaps wishing that
they were still around to roam the
Earth; however, with this new dis-
covery humans may not be limited to seeing the remains of these
beasts anymore.
In 2010, in Siberia, a very
of six and eleven. Aside from the
affectionate naming of the creature, Yuka, the scientists discovered something much more use-
ago. Through this incredible preservation, the scientists were able
to discover that there is a possible
presence of living cells within the
Photo edited by Kyle Irviner
We could possibly come to see these magnificent beasts roam once more, should attempts at cloning them succeed
well-preserved woolly mammoth
carcass was discovered in an underground tomb of ice. The specimen was thoroughly analyzed and
researched. Through their findings,
scientists determined the specimen
died when it was between the years
ful to the study of mammoths and
beyond. Yuka, the mammoth, was
so well-preserved that the remains
were equal to the remains of a human buried for six months.
It is predicted that Yuka
lived thirty nine thousand years
carcass. Previously, only bones
had been discovered and nothing
remotely close to this high calibre.
This discovery does not
simply mean that they have found
a more suitable specimen to model
drawings and depictions off of,
this means something much more.
A mammoth embryo drawn by
Yuka could be implanted into an
elephant, causing the birth cycle of
an extinct species to begin anew.
As exciting as this news
is, extensive research and more
testing must occur before a complete confirmation is given. Along
with this, proper thought must be
taken into consideration. After all,
we cannot simply justify this procedure out of our own authority;
we need a logical and just reason.
Bringing something out of extinction could not only be a massive
advance in science technology, but
could also spell disastrous results
if risks are not assessed. The question of morals comes to play as one
cannot fully say that humanity has
the right to bring back the extinct.
Alongside this, humanity has had
a nasty reputation for hunting animals with exotic fur, like the mammoth bears. Although we might
not see a living and breathing
mammoth will not be seen by the
end of this year, the idea of cloning
an extinct species in today’s age
proves to be exciting and groundbreaking.
Occupy Central: The Umbrella Revolution in Hong Kong
By Matthew Tuckey
in Mong Kok, but they have been inhabited for thousands of years. In city, and not all agree with the pro
the 1800s it was colonised by Brit- testers.
dispersed by police.
The recent sporadic pro- These protests greatly re- ain. The UK held control of Hong Thousands have poured
tests in Hong Kong which have semble the protests of Tiananmen Kong until 1997, when the British their support for the protesters
taken place since late September Square in 1989, when Chinese government gave partial control though a recent poll shows that
(dubbed the Umbrella Revolution) students protested the communist of the city to China. Modern day 59% of the population agrees
greatly match the protests of the
with the protests. The protests
Occupy movement which took
are mainly made up of Hong
place across the world in 2011.
Kong University students. Many
Protesters are out in the thousands
students have boycotted their
across the streets of Hong Kong,
classes and have camped in the
China to voice their opposition
streets. The crowds fluctuate,
to the government of China and
on the weekends the streets are
their decision to choose the leader
jam-packed with people, but the
of Hong Kong in 2017. The pronumber dwindles on weekdays.
testers want political reform and a
Several student leaders
democracy implemented so Hong
have emerged and have led the
Kong’s seven million people can
“Umbrella Revolution.” One
vote for their own leader in 2017.
of them, Joshua Wong is the
The protests have taken
founder of Scholarism, a moveplace in multiple areas. There are
Photo by Matthew Tuckey ment created to protest China’s
four main sites of protest, two on An umbrella: The symbol of the Hong Kong protests, or the Umbrella Revolution national education system.
Hong Kong Island (Connaught
Joshua is eighteen and has parRoad and Causeway Bay), and two government by camping by the Hong Kong holds parts of China ticipated in activism for most of
on the mainland (Mong Kok and Forbidden Palace in Tiananmen and Britain in all aspects of society. his adolescence. At the start of the
Canton Road). The busiest spot is Square, Beijing. The movement The capitalist economical system protests, he participated and was
Mong Kok, with as many as 10,000 gained plenty of support, but was is dominant and the city is home to arrested trying to storm the Hong
protesters at a time. Much of the quelled after the Chinese military the World Commerce building. On Kong government building. Many,
violence has taken place in Mong cracked down on protesters, killing the other hand, the political lead- including Joshua Steimle, CEO
Kok, with many protesters being many.
ers and policies are under complete of MWI, believe that Joshua is a
Hong Kong is a thriving control of China. Hong Kong is competent and experienced leader.
arrested. There have been many at- tempts by protesters to occupy the metropolis in Southern China. The described as “One country, two Wong has delivered many speechHong Kong governmental building region Hong Kong covers has been systems.” Hong Kong is a divided es and rallies to the student protest-
ers.
The protesters are calling
on Leung Chun Ying, the leader
of Hong Kong, to get Beijing to
change the electoral process. During a speech, Joshua Wong stated,
“Among all the people in Hong
Kong, there is only one person
who can decide whether the current movement will last and he
is Leung. If Leung can accept our
demands ... (the) movement will
naturally come to an end.”
The Hong Kong police
have tried using many methods to
disperse the protesters, including
pepper spray and water cannons,
but so far all attempts have failed.
In one instance, the police were
spraying water and pepper spray
at protesters but the group was carrying umbrellas, allowing them to
block the substances. From that
day, the umbrella has become a
symbol of the protests.
The protests are showing
no sign of ending, and the Chinese government has not shown
any willingness to negotiate with
the protesters. Only time will tell
whether the protests will die out or
whether the Chinese government
will cooperate.
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The MEOW Foundation’s
new and improved home
renovations of their new shelter.
On June 30, 2014, at the end of a re
The MEOW Foundation is the first corded year, the MEOW Foundation rescued
cat-only rescue shelter in Calgary. They 605, successfully adopted out 590, and promatch every MEOW cat with the
vided assisbest of homes, based on the cat’s
tance with
habits, history, personality, and
neutering
individual needs. Aside from their
and
spayrescue and adoption program, the
ing
1,526
foundation also provides a Spay
more cats.
and Neuter Assistance Program
At this time,
(SNAP), Cat Food Assistance
the MEOW
Program, and the Trap-NeuterFoundaReturn Program (TNR) for Caltion takes in
gary cats. Debbie Nelson, the
around 600
executive director, has been opcats a year,
erating the MEOW Foundation
often operatfor fifteen years. This organizaing at capaction has been working out of a
ity. To date,
“little house” that is around 2,000
they
have
square feet but is currently reloPhoto by Hailey Payne helped more
cating and has purchased a bigger Chloe snuggling in a pink purse adoringly than 14,000
7,000 square foot facility in the
cats
and
northeast Greenview Industrial Park.
hope that, with the public’s help, this num
MEOW is in the final phase of their ber will double by 2019. One of the things
Capital Campaign for the renovation of their that makes this foundation different from all
new home; they cannot wait until they are the other animal rescue foundations, beside
finished and can move in. It is estimated the fact that it focusses on cats only, is that
to require more than one million dollars to no matter how long a cat has been there or
bring the new shelter into working order. how many cats they have, they never kill a
They plan to include a state-of-the-art heat- single one.
ing and ventilation system for the kitties This is extremely important to volunteers
which helps to prevent illnesses that might and supporters. The public is a huge part of
otherwise spread from one cat to the many the foundation and, in turn, the foundation
other cats.
is very interactive throughout the communi
Since the new shelter will be signif- ties.
icantly larger than the current one, there will The shelter was founded in 2000
be plenty of space
and is 95% run by volunteers. Volfor animal holdunteer forms are available on their
ings,
veterinary
website, www.meowfoundation.
care, and storage.
com. Their website also provides
It will also promore details about what they actuvide office space
ally do, their annual reviews, and
for the foundation
FAQs about how they help and
workers. Nelson
where their funding comes from.
says that the shelOn this website one can look at
ter will also altheir cat cam to see for themselves
low her group to
how they treat their cats.
work more on the
A Cat-A-Logue is also
proactive side, by
available to see all the cats that
inviting in school
they have saved and the ones that
groups and preachcurrently need homes. Canadian
donors can receive up to 53% of
ing the benefits of
spaying and neuPhoto by Hailey Payne their donation back in tax credit.
tering.
Mecco sticking her little tounge out People in Alberta who donate
The foun$1,000 receive a credit of $450;
dation had predicted the renovations on the also, with a donation of $1,000 or more, the
new shelter, would take from two to four donor will be featured on the website by a
years from the beginning of their journey be- cat picture on the graphic of a house. To find
cause the foundation does not charge money this graphic one would click on donate and
and has to raise the necessary funds.
then Capital Campaign on the side bar of the
At this point, they are ready to page.
move in as soon as they raise the remaining To help the MEOW Foundation
funds that are still needed to cover the costs move into their new home sooner, please
of the equipment and the last bit of renova- donate or volunteer. There are endless jobs
tions. MEOW hosted a Paint for Paws fund- to do that will benefit these kitties. No matraiser on October 25 at the Executive Royal ter how little effort one is able to contribute,
Hotel, with the proceeds going towards the anyone can make a difference.
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How the world is reacting
to the Ebola outbreak
By Tanvi Sankar
have tried faking the disease. One man on
Ebola: a word that has become a flight from Philadelphia to the Dominican
synonymous in the minds of many with Republic announced that he had Ebola. So
fear and death. In the past few months, the pilots made an emergency landing at the
the threat level associated with the disease nearest airport. When a HAZMAT team arhas manifested itself and reached its peak rived, he told them that he was just kidding.
among many nations in the world. On an Health officials are baffled as to why people
international scale, the disease is seen as an are taking Ebola so light-heartedly, espeepidemic, therefore all measures are being cially because it is a serious life-threatening
taken to control and hopefully eradicate it.
disease.
With vaccine trials expected to All around America, many are in
begin in January 2015, the struggle to stop fear of contracting Ebola. After Thomas
the deadliest Ebola outbreak is slowly pro- Duncan died of the disease in Dallas, Texas,
gressing. So far, the disease has killed over some schools even began temporarily clos5,000 people across West Africa and con- ing. Many Americans are not aware of what
tinues to spread at a rapid rate. The Ebola a large continent Africa is. Some people asvirus first appeared in 1976 in what is now sume that travelling to any African destinathe Democratic Republic of Congo, and tion will result in contracting Ebola. Sevwas spread by fruit bats in nearby jungles. eral tourism companies in East and South
Fruit bats are a delicacy for many West Af- Africa are being greatly affected by tourricans, so the consumption of an infected ists’ ignorance. The situation has also lead
animal would usually result in the human to discrimination. In numerous American
contracting the disease. Ebola is transmit- schools, children of African descent have
ted between humans as well, and anyone been sent home because their classmates
who comes in direct contact with broken think they have Ebola. In a Connecticut
skin, membranes, or other bodily fluids elementary school, a girl who had recently
from someone with the disease will also returned from Nigeria was forced to leave
contract it.
school and not return for three weeks. Al
So far in 2014, seven to eight though Nigeria had not reported any new
countries have been hit with Ebola. Guinea Ebola cases for six weeks, the school board
is believed to have been the first country insisted that the girl be sent home.
with the disease, which soon spread to the After travel from West Africa
borders of Liberia and Sierra Leone. In ear- increased around the world, the Canadian
ly July, a Liberian man with Ebola boarded government announced that major airports
a plane to Nigeria, bringing the disease with around Canada would start screening pashim. Another case was discovered in Sen- sengers for the virus who were returning
egal, and the first case in the United States from Ebola hot-zones. The Australian govwas on September 30. A nurse
from
Spain
contracted the
disease as well,
while
taking
care of a priest
in Africa; she
was flown to her
home for treatment.
People
from Mali have
also
showed
symptoms of the
illness.
Ebola
has also infected the minds of
Photo by Tanvi Sankar
American pop
culture. Some One of the many Ebola-themed products for sale is an Ebola plush
companies actually took advantage of the disease and cre- ernment even banned all flights from Ebola
ated Ebola-themed products for retail, such infected countries. The severity of the disas the Ebola micro-virus plush toy, manu- ease has lead the government to educate
factured by Giant Microbes, which sold out and train health care providers to start takwithin the first week on the market. Ebola- ing precautionary measures in order to conthemed Halloween costumes are also a new tain the disease. The actions of the WHO
trend. These somewhat offensive costumes (World Health Organization) have paid off:
include a yellow jumpsuit, rubber gloves, in mid-October, Nigeria and Senegal were
and fake oxygen masks. Several people declared free of Ebola.
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A Microsoft CEO advises women to not ask for raises
By Helen Trang
On October 9, Microsoft
Chief Executive Satya Nadella—
in an interview in front of the most
prominent group of female techies
held at the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing being
held in Arizona—told the group of
women that they needed to trust
“karma” if they do not get the raise
that they wanted. “It’s not really
about asking for a raise, but knowing and having faith that the system will give you the right raise,”
the CEO said to Maria Klawe who
is president of Harvey Mudd College and also a member of Microsoft’s board. Nadella then went on to
describe that not asking for a raise
is a superpower, and that karma
will come back to reward anyone
who does not ask for a raise. This
statement was obviously not wellreceived in the audience of women, especially since nowhere in this
interview did Nadella say that men
who did not ask for raises would
also be rewarded by the system— raise. Our industry must close gen- nious issue. After Nadella made the
probably because men are already der pay gap so a raise is not needed unfortunate gender-related gaffe
during
the
being fairly rewarded
onstage interby the system withview, he then
out having to ask too
issued a memo
much. Klawe imto employees
mediately challenged
apologizing
Nadella’s statement,
for comparing
saying his viewpay issues for
point was “one of
women to karthe very few things
ma. that I disagree with
In his
you on,” eliciting
memo, Nadela few cheers from
la
furiously
the audience. The
backpedalled
two went ahead and
and quickly
hugged on stage, and
apologized for
the audience warmly
his statement,
applauded, but later
which in this
Twitter turned on
situation was
Photo by Helen Trang
Nadella and made Jacob Westlake, Grade 12, argues the injustice of gender pay inequalities definitely the
his comments fodright
thing
der for jokes. “I’ll wait for Karma because of a bias.”
to do. He talks about how Klawe
to lower my #xboxlive price too,” Women are known to asked him “what advice [he] would
tweeted Chuck Granade. Later the have a lower pay rate than their offer women who are not comfortCEO tried to patch up damage by male counterparts, and the lack of able asking for pay raises.” Actweeting that he “was inarticulate gender and racial diversity in the cording to Nadella he, “answered
re: how women should ask for tech sector is an especially acrimo- that question completely wrong,”
and “without a doubt [he does]
wholeheartedly support programs
at Microsoft and in the industry
that bring more women into technology and close the pay gap.”
The CEO then closed his memo by
saying, “I believe men and women should get equal pay for equal
work. And when it comes to career
advice on getting a raise when you
think it’s deserved, Maria’s advice
was the right advice. If you think
you deserve a raise, you should
just ask.” While the CEO has
apologized for his statements, his
comments did underscore why
many find the technology companies as workplaces are difficult to
navigate as women, or as a minority. Tech companies, particularly
the engineering ranks, are very
overwhelmingly male, white, and
Asian. While Nadella’s sexist remarks, something which most consider a PR nightmare, have mostly
been forgiven, the issue over equal
pay rate still exists and hopefully it
will be resolved soon.
African wild dog escapes zoo enclosure in Singapore
By Wenonah
North Peigan
At 8:45 am on Saturday,
October 10 an African Wild Dog
escaped from its enclosure at the
Singapore Zoo. While there were
visitors in the zoo at the time, visitors and staff were not harmed or
injured. The escape, however
prompted employees to temporarily close off the zoo’s main entrance
to ensure that the animal did not
escape zoo property.
The African Wild Dog,
also known as Lycaon Pictus is
the second largest wild canid after
the grey-wolf, and the largest in
Africa. They are highly successful
hunters and the majority of their
chases end in kills.
Wildlife Reserves Singapore released a statement on October 10 that an African Painted Dog
(another name for the African Wild
Dog) left its enclosure around 8:50
am and keepers “activated safety
protocols immediately.” By 9:20
am the animal was rounded up and
brought back to its enclosure.
Zoo escapes are uncommon, but can happen under certain
circumstances. The Calgary Zoo
is no stranger to animals escaping
from their enclosures. Gorillas at
the Calgary Zoo escaped their pen
on two separate occasions last year
due to their keeper’s own errors.
The first escape came in
March of last year when a zookeeper was in the kitchen in the
Rainforest exhibit when they
turned around to find a gorilla in
the kitchen with them. Officials
who investigated the case claim
that the kitchen door to the enclosure was left open. The zookeeper
was sent to the hospital immediately after receiving minor injuries.
The most recent incident
with the gorillas was in October
2013 when the door from the enclosure to the Rainforest kitchen
was once again left open and a
group of gorillas broke into the
kitchen. A zoo employee startled
the biggest of the pack, Kakinga,
a 455 pound silverback gorilla
and was badly injured. The injured
zookeeper later lost their job due to
their own error.
The Calgary Zoo has
since invested in a new gate and
fencing system to minimize all
chances of another possible escape
from the gorillas. A total $5.2 million was spent on the initiative to
improve the Rainforest building,
where the primates are held.
Zoo-enclosure escapes do
not only result from human errors.
Just last year during the SouthernAlberta flooding in July 2013, two
hippos named Lobi and Sparky
nearly escaped their tank.
The flooding submerged
most of the Bow River Island,
and the water levels breached the Virginia the wolf.
loitering into people’s gardens and
height of the walls, which provides Most recently two Capu- trying to break into various resipossibility of the
hippos
swimming out
of their
t a n k .
Sparky
and Lobi
nearly
escaped
through
a broken
window
during
the crisis.
L u c k ily
no
one was
majorly
injured
during
both escapes and
Photo by Wenonah North Peigan
animals
Lancers, lets hope that any kind of dogs possibly residing in Calgary do not escape from their homes
were returned to their enclosure, as oth- chin monkeys escaped from the dent’s houses. One of the monkeys
ers are not as lucky. A wolf named Cumbria Zoo in North West Eng- have yet to be tracked down by
Virginia at the Los Angeles Zoo land in mid-October. Although police, despite various supposed
escaped its’ enclosure up to three the monkeys do not pose a risk to sightings. Citizens can only hope
times in the 1970s. On the third humans, it is capable of “biting or that the monkeys will receive the
time Virginia finally got out for scratching anyone who attempts to same fate as the African Wild Dog,
good and was never found to be re- approach it,” according to police. and be safely returned to its’ enclosure back in the zoo.
turned to confinement. Many zoo- The monkeys have been
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Meet the guidance office at Dr E.P. Scarlett high school
By Lizzie Cobb
Everybody has heard of a high
school guidance counsellor, but it may be
surprising how many people do not know
the guidance counsellors at Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School. Scarlett has some incredible guidance counsellors: Melanie Dowhan,
who is in charge of counselling students
whose last names begin with A-F, Lucy
Marken, who cares for students with names
beginning with G-M, Rich Burland, who is
responsible for students N-Z, and Teri Jackson, the guidance secretary. These four individuals come to school every day for one
purpose: to help Scarlett students.
As Burland and Marken put it, the
role of a guidance counsellor is to support
students and work with students (and parents) in personal counselling, educational
counselling, and career counselling.
To help students get to know the
guidance counsellors and feel more comfortable approaching them, the FEVER had
the chance to interview each member of the
guidance team to find out a little bit about
them.
FEVER: What is your role as a guidance
counsellor?
Dowhan: I am a learning leader, so I am responsible for the guidance office. As a guidance counsellor, I do a lot of different things.
Every day is different! I never know what
the questions and concerns are going to be
when somebody walks through my door. Basically, what I and the other councellors do
is assist students with program and academic planning. We do a lot of work on career
counselling and helping students think about
what they want to do after high school, including looking at post-secondary information, getting scholarships and financial aid.
We also help students with any personal issues they might have. This includes issues
with friends, family, other students, teachers
– you name it!
Jackson: I am the guidance secretary, so
my role is managing the office here, keeping
things running smoothly, booking student
appointments, keeping track of student files
and registering every student that comes to
the school. It’s a lot of paperwork!
FEVER: What made you want to be a guidance counsellor?
Dowhan: I used to tutor grade six when I
was in high school. After I finished my first
degree, a Bachelor of Arts, I decided to go
into education. I became an elementary FEVER: How long have you been working sional football player. That was my dream,
school teacher, teaching grade six and grade with youth?
but I have always wanted to be in a helping
three. After two years, my contract wasn’t Dowhan: I started working as a guidance profession of some kind.
renewed because there were layoffs in Que- counsellor in 1983.
Jackson: Years ago I wanted to be a private
bec, so I had to find something else to do. I Marken: For about 25 years.
investigator. I am a bit of one in this job,
realized that in all of my high school years, Burland: 35 years. That is a lot of youth!
because I communicate with other schools
I only saw a guidance counsellor once, and Jackson: I have been at Scarlett 15 years. because we are always searching for student
that was to get an application form for uni- This is my sixth year in this position. Before names or files, so I get to be a bit of a detecversity. I thought that if I had had some that, I was the front receptionist in the main tive!
career counselling in high school, maybe office.
FEVER: Do you have a family?
I would have gone
Dowhan: I have a nephew here,
into something difbut the rest of my family is scatferent! So I thought
tered between Quebec, Ontario,
that I would go into
and British Columbia.
counselling, and I
Burland: I have two kids that
wanted to be a high
are grown up. One is in public
school
guidance
relations in Oakland, and the
counsellor, so that
other works in oil and gas in
I can help students
Calgary.
explore possibilities,
Jackson: I have a husband and
because I missed
three boys. My boys are 28, and
that part when I was
I have twins that are 25.
in high school.
FEVER: Would you consider
Marken: I worked
yourself to be an introvert or an
as a teacher for 15
extrovert?
years prior to becomDowhan: I think it depends on
Photo by Lizzie Cobb
ing a counsellor. As
the circumstance. I can be an
a teacher, students Marken, Dowhan, Jackson and Burland expertly run the guidance office together extrovert when I am comfortwould come to see me with problems and I FEVER: What is one thing that you would able in my surroundings and the people I am
enjoyed helping them. Over time I decided like students to know about you?
around. I can be a little bit more of an introthat I would like to continue to work with Dowhan: That I have an open door policy. vert when I am in unfamiliar circumstances,
students and families, but in a different way That they can ask me anything! I probably so a bit of both.
than teaching, so I went back to school to get have heard it all over my almost thirty years Marken: I think probably an introvert.
my Master’s degree so that I could work as a working in guidance, and not to be afraid to Burland: Introvert. I’m shy!
ask for assistance.
school counsellor.
Jackson: More of an extrovert.
Burland: I like working with students. I Burland: That I am available anytime for FEVER: If you could give Scarlett student’s
enjoy the day-to-day interactions. It was an them to come in and have a talk.
one word of advice, what would that be?
opportunity that opened up for me, and I Jackson: That I care. I have a heart for stu- Dowhan: Be the best you can be!
dents that are struggling and going through Marken: There is no problem too big that it
grabbed it because it is a great job!
Jackson: There is a lot of variety – it is nev- different issues. I don’t really know what can’t be solved. If you are really struggling
er boring. I like playing detective, trying to goes on because everything is confidential, to make sense of it on your own, reach out to
make sure all the files are where they should but my heart goes out to students who have a someone (like your guidance counsellor) to
help you figure it out.
be. It’s more involved than I can explain, lot of issues in their life.
(just the in-and-outs of all the student files). FEVER: What profession would you like to Burland: Keep playing away, don’t give up!
I like when I have the chance to talk with the pursue if you were not a guidance counsel- Jackson: I have been told, and I see it too,
lor?
that we have very good students at this
students, but it is mostly just paperwork.
FEVER: What is your favourite thing about Dowhan: Probably something to do with the school. They are very polite, and I hope that
outdoors. I am not quite sure what it would Scarlett students will keep that respect for
being a guidance counsellor?
Dowhan: The variety! I love the fact that be. It might be working at a park doing guid- others. As they say, treat others as you want
every day is totally different. I love the fact ed hikes, or it may be some interpretive work to be treated!
Scarlett guidance counsellors love
that I learn something new almost every day at a museum. I like organizing things and I like teaching people about their surround- to help students, and would love to visit with
and I love that.
any student for any reason – no problem or
Marken: I love helping people find ways to ings.
manage life better and in healthy ways rather Marken: Maybe a writer or a bookstore issue is too small or too big to see the guidowner.
ance counsellors about.
than destructive ways.
Burland: I would have liked to be a profesBurland: Helping people.
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Getting to know a few of the office staff at Scarlett
By
Cam Rieger
There are many reasons
that one might end up walking
into the office at Scarlett. Whether
that person is a student or a parent, he or she may very well end
who comes in, whether they need
to pick something up, drop something off, sign in or out, or even
just need some information.
Bonnie Leech is usually
the first person to be contacted
when someone walks into the of-
Photo by Cam Rieger
Bonnie Leech (right) and Spring O’Brien (left) in the office at Scarlett
up in the office at some point.
When they find themselves there,
they will find themselves greeted
by one of the lovely office staff.
These staff members sit in the office all day waiting to help anyone
fice, as she is one of the secretaries
and tends to the front desk. Leech
has been a part of the office staff
at Scarlett for three years now and
previously had worked at Midnapore Elementary School, doing
the same thing as she does today at loves the sense of community that a part of Scarlett’s staff for around
Scarlett. She is definitely a local, all these said students and staff eight or nine years. She does not
as she was born and raised here in have. She hates being stuck behind like it when things go awry, and is
Calgary. In her three years
very happy
working for the school,
if
probLeech has come to apprecilems
are
ate the students at Scarlett.
resolved
She loves how nice and masmoothly.
ture they all are at this age.
MemAdditionally, Leech absobers of the
lutely detests getting her
office staff
picture taken, so it would
spend their
not be wise to get caught
days
at
around her with a camera.
Scarlett sit
Spring
O’Brien
ting in the
is the SIRS assistant in the
office, just
office. SIRS assistants are
waiting to
responsible for all kinds
help people
of student record tracking.
out. In a
For example, she prints the
way, it is
report card for students.
one of the
Photo by Cam Rieger noblest poShe also keeps track of absences, and other records. Scarlett’s office can clearly be seen by students roaming the halls sitions one
O’Brien has been working
can have at
at Scarlett for the past four and a slow drivers, so to get on her good a school. All staff members are a
half years. Before coming here, side, just make way and let her out part of the massive machine that
she worked at a company called of the parking lot first.
is a school, but the office memBritt Cerkvenac is the bers are the ones who keeping this
Pason Systems, a company that rents out drilling recorders to oil head secretary in Scarlett’s of- machine well-oiled and working
rigs. She grew up in a town called fice. The head secretary works at smoothly. Hopefully, now that
Crossveil, just to the north of Cal- the office year round, taking care Lancers know a bit more about a
gary. She says that one of the best of day-to-day problems. The head few of the office staff, they can be
parts of her job is dealing with all secretary also works directly with a little less awkward walking into
of the students at staff. She also the principal. Cerkvenac has been the office to ask for something.
Scarlett’s award winning science teacher, Marc Wyton
By Benjamin Havens
Students often receive
awards and accolades for their
hard work and dedication in school
but often the hardest workers are
the teachers, who work for hours
on end to ensure students succeed.
Marc Wyton is one science teacher
who truly embodies everything EP
Scarlett stands for and has recently
been awarded the APEGA Excellence Award for his contribution to
the Lancer community.
On June 30, Wyton received the prestigious APEGA
Excellence award for his exceptional and fine-tuned ability to
educate students in science and has
joined a small group of gifted science teachers around the province.
Twenty teachers each year are chosen out of hundreds of nominees
for this prestigious award after being nominated by their co workers
and students, Wyton has joined the
select few and has earned a place
among some of the best science
teachers in the country.
APEGA (The Association of Professional Engineers and
Geoscientists of Alberta) has existed since 1920. They are committed
to protecting the public interest and
excellence in professional practice
and as of the new millennia, they
have been awarding deserving
as staff submitted nominations and
reasons on why he should be chosen to receive the accolade. Humble to the very end, Wyton had
gain some insight into his interest
in science and his reaction to receiving this award.
First asked about the
classes he taught and how
long he has been teaching
them, he said, “I teach science 10-AP, Chemistry 20
and Chemistry 30 and have
been doing so at EP Scarlett
for seven years, I have been a
teacher since 2001 however.”
Wyton’s favourite part
about teaching is talking
about science and hanging
out with cool students. This
is quite evident to anyone in
his classes. It is one thing to
have a teacher who is good at
teaching their subject but it
is another to have one who is
fascinated by it.
By Benjamin Havens
Wyton spends the large majority of his day in room 151 where he teaches science Perhaps what made this
award so special was the
educators from elementary to high no idea that he was receiving the fact that it was done entirely by
school with the APEGA award for award and when it was being an- Wyton’s students and staff who
their commitment to the scientific nounced he admitted to thinking it found the time to write over thirty
community.
was for another teacher, it goes to nomination papers for him. Some
The award is quite well- show, sometimes brilliance is only of the staff include Natalie Mcleod
known among the teaching com- apparent to those looking up to it.
and Mike Mckillop.
munity and some of Wyton’s stu- The FEVER was for- Never one to brag or
dents knew of it, to his surprise, tunate enough to sit down with boast, Wyton said, “Getting the
over thirty of the students as well Wyton despite his busy schedule to APEGA award was really flatter-
ing, it’s always nice to get a complement and is nice to know you’re
doing a good job, I still find it a
little unbelievable. I don’t always
consider myself to be an outstanding teacher.”
After being asked what
receiving this award meant to him
as a teacher, he said, “it makes me
feel good as a teacher, it doesn’t
change my approach, after all, I’m
my own worst critic but it’s nice to
know you’re making a difference
and I want to make sure I’m doing
the best job possible.”
Now looking to the future, Wyton hopes to eventually
stop teaching 10-AP science and
movie into a more chemistry and
biology focused career at EP Scarlett which no one can deny this extraordinary teacher will excel at.
Scarlett is renowned for
many different reasons, whether
it is the sports teams, debate team,
or the school’s academic prowess,
Scarlett is always on the forefront
of change and innovation in high
schools around the city. Perhaps
for the first time ever, Scarlett can
be renowned for having one of the
most gifted science teachers in the
city as our very own.
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Skiing and snowboarding past Canada Olympic Park
By Jessica Chen
The season for skiing and snowboarding is fast approaching, and with that
comes the opening of ski resorts, usually
around late November and early December.
Canada Olympic Park is the perfect skiing
location for those who love terrain parks, beginners, those seeking a short day, or those
who cannot make the commute to the Rockies. For those wanting a challenge, however,
or merely a change of pace, Canada offers
many amazing places to ski—and many are
not more than a few hours’ drive away.
Some of the closest ski areas include Nakiska and Norquay, both close to
Banff. Both are good, but relatively small.
Nakiska is a good starting-out area for learning how to ski or snowboard in the mountains. Norquay is a little more advanced,
with the black runs off the North American
chair offering the most advanced terrain in
the area. The best thing about Norquay is
that it offers tickets for one or two hours, unlike most ski areas that only offer tickets for
a half-day or a full day of skiing. It is the
closest ski area to Banff, and for those who
do not ski or snowboard, Norquay has a tubing park which offers just as much fun.
Farther into the Rockies, but with
much more variety, are Lake Louise and
Sunshine Village. Both are very popular, and
quite large, with terrain from beginner runs
to double black diamonds. There are runs
that are wide open, and there are runs that
go through the trees. Some of Lake Louise’s
best areas (when there is a decent amount of
snow) are off the Paradise chair, in the Paradise Bowl. The Ptarmigan chair has several
good runs off it as well. Most chairs have beginner runs that go from the top of the chair
to the bottom. The front side of the mountain
can be skied off (for non-skiers, that is when
so many people have skied it and the snow
is bad), especially later in the day; but the
good runs there are the Women’s and Men’s
Downhill. Going up the Top of the World
chair takes a bit of luck—much of the time,
the wind blows off much of the good snow.
Sunshine Village is also a very good ski
area, but it is rather far off from any towns.
It boasts having three mountains in one ski
area: Mount Standish, Lookout Mountain,
and Goat’s Eye Mountain. At Sunshine, it is
best to stick to the lower areas unless it has
recently snowed a lot; otherwise most runs
Divide chair passes through both provinces.
Off that chair is a terrain park further down
the mountain. Goat’s Eye Mountain is for
more advanced skiers and snowboarders,
and there are some hidden gems off the chair
that are barely skied; it is a bit of a trek away,
but well worth it as the snow is good.
For skiers and snowboarders who
are looking for advanced terrain, Castle
Mountain, Kicking Horse, and Revelstoke
Mountain are some of the best, even though
they are all rather far away. Castle Moun-
Photo by Jessica Chen
There are numerous places to go skiing all snowboarding, and they are all unique
will not have very good snow. For those
skiers and snowboarders who are advanced
and looking for a challenge, Sunshine also
boasts Delirum Dive, an area which requires
special permits and avalanche gear for skiing
or riding there. Sunshine Village also straddles the Alberta-B.C. border, and its Great
tain is the closest, with a drive from Calgary
of around two hours. While it is small, it is
not that well-known, which means that the
lift lines are shorter than at most other ski
areas. Castle Mountain is definitely not for
beginner skiiers or snowboarders. Much of
its terrain consists of black or double black
Punk to Calgary’s annual High Performance
Rodeo.
The events of the series are based
on Bruce McCulloch’s life as a teen in the
1980s, growing up in the Calgary suburbs.
Young Drunk Punk then became a comedy
series focusing on two teens, Ian McKay and
Andy Shinky, who have recently graduated
high school and are lost, trying to discover
what to do in between high school and what
comes after
that.
“One of the lead
One of the
roles, Ian, will be
lead roles,
played by Tim
Ian, will be
Carlson,
a fresh
played by
new
face
from
Tim CarlVancouver”
son, a fresh
new
face
from Vancouver. Playing Shinky, Ian’s best friend,
will be Atticus Mitchell, who has appeared
in films such as My Babysitter’s a Vampire
and Radio Rebel. Bruce McCulloch will
play Ian’s father; and his wife, Tracy Ryan,
who played Nancy Drew in 1990, will play
the role of Ian’s mother. There may also be
some appearances of local high school students, as there was a casting call. Bruce McCulloch himself had at one point attended
E.P. Scarlett in
the early 1980s.
Others
who will also
be involved in
the making of
this series are
Louise Middleton and Jennifer
Haffeden,
who are both
from
Calgary.
Middleton
is
the production
designer,
and
while Haffeden
designs the 80s
diamond runs, which are the most advanced.
Kicking Horse is a mix of both
beginner and expert terrain, located near
Golden, BC. Again, to get to some really
good skiing and snowboarding the vigorous
walk is well worth it. These are the runs off
Terminator Peak; even when the rest of the
mountain is skied off, the snow in these runs
is usually quite good. The Feuz Bowl off of
the Stairway to Heaven chair offers more
good advanced terrain. The easier runs are
all located around the bottom of the mountain. A good feature of Kicking Horse is that
it has a full-service restaurant at the summit; unlike most other ski areas, skiers and
snowboarders do not have to settle for cafeteria food. Also, the view from the restaurant is fantastic.
Revelstoke is the mountain with the
highest vertical in North America at 5620
feet, surpassing Whistler by 400 feet. Revelstoke’s high vertical and small number of
ski lifts makes the lines long, but worth it.
At other mountains, it can take just as long
to wait in line and take the lift up as it does
to ski down. Even for an experienced skier
or snowboarder, it might take around an
hour to ski from the summit to the bottom.
It takes around five hours to get to Revelstoke, so it is great for a weekend trip.
These are some of the best ski areas
that are relatively close to Calgary. There
are many more that are farther away, including Whistler-Blackcomb, the site of
the 2010 Winter Olympics, and Sun Peaks,
where people can take a tour with goldmedal winning skier Nancy Greene. The ski
areas mentioned have a large amount of variety in difficulty and terrain, that are sure
to suit any skier or snowboarder, from those
who are learning to those who seek greater
challenges.
Young Drunk Punk comedy series is filmed in Calgary
By
Rina Ng
White tents are set up around Braeside, a community in south Calgary. The
reason: a comedy series called Young Drunk
Punk is being filmed in the area.
Calgary’s SEVEN24 Films and
Toronto-based Accent Theatre are co-producing this production series, which began
in the summer of 2014. Filming is scheduled
to take place until mid December.
The half-hour comedy series is set
in the 1980s and was written, created, and
executively produced by Bruce McCulloch,
a Canadian actor, writer, comedian, and film
director who was born in Edmonton, but
grew up in Calgary.
He is well known for being one of
the Kids in the Hall, and also directed Dog
Park, Stealing Harvard, and Superstar. He
has written for Saturday Night Live and
Comeback Season, and has made appearances on Twitch City and Gilmore Girls.
Earlier this year, Bruce McCulloch
brought a stage version of Young Drunk
costumes to be used on the set.
Young Drunk Punk will air on City
TV in the winter of 2015. There are thirteen
episodes of the first season that will focus
on the adventures of Ian and Shinky, so be
sure to check out this new Canadian comedy
series.
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The environmental impacts of the livestock industry
By Natasha Pye
People for the Ethical
Treatment of Animals (PETA)
states that the most important step
we can take to save the planet is to
go vegetarian. This, in large part,
is due to the vast resources used
by the livestock industry to raise
animals for consumption. By consuming less meat, even for only
one day of the week, a single person can have a significant impact.
Directly and indirectly, livestock
are a burden on the environment.
Land use, deforestation, carbon
emissions, and pollution are some
of the significant issues associated
with livestock.
The planet earth does not
have infinite resources, and the
current average lifestyle is stripping away more resources than
the earth can produce. Out of the
entire land surface on earth that
is not covered in ice, 30% of it is
used to support livestock. This
is primarily devoted to the huge
amount of grains needed to raise
animals. A cow in North America
needs to consume 75kg to 300kg
of grass or grain to produce 1kg of
meat. The average American eats
122kg (270lbs) of meat each year.
That 122kg of meat needs close to
1500kg of grain to be produced.
One of the most significant environmental impacts from this meat
production is the amount of water
that goes into raising corn and soy
to feed cattle. This water contains
pesticides, which leads to many
other environmental issues. Globally, agriculture represents 70% of
water usage, much of which goes
into irrigating the crops necessary
to feed livestock. The current level
of meat of global consumption is
unsustainable. With the human
population eating more meat than
ever before, even more land needs
to be devoted to livestock.
To keep up with the increased need for land, deforestation is an easy way for the livestock
industry to gain more resources.
Livestock directly and indirectly
accounts for 70% of the deforestation of the Amazon rain forest,
and 75% of deforestation globally.
Between 2004 and 2005, 1.2 million hectares of rainforest were cut
down for soybean production. At
first glance, this does not seem to
have anything to do with the livestock industry... until we learn that
80% of the world’s soybeans are
used as feed for livestock. The
Amazon is the most biodiverse
ecosystem on earth, containing
10% of all known species. As a
result of deforestation, the extinction rate in tropical forests is three
or four times higher than the natural rate. The Amazon River basin
alone houses 20% of the earth’s
fresh water. The rapid destruction
of this rainforest is putting strain
on the ecosystem, leading to decreased biodiversity, problems regarding the natural water cycling
process, and reduced carbon absorption. Also, to clear the tropical
forests, burning is the most common practice. This releases a significant amount of carbon into the
atmosphere. In addition, water cycling is compromised through deforestation. Through transpiration,
trees release moisture into the air,
causing rainfall. Approximately
30% of rainfall in tropical forests
is recycled into the atmosphere
through this process. Because of
deforestation, moisture is not being returned to the atmosphere,
which has lead to severe droughts
in parts of the Amazon that have
undergone significant deforestation. Scientists have discovered
that moisture in the Amazon can
end up falling as far away as the
United States, which means that
deforestation in the Amazon can
lead to climate problems millions
of kilometers away. On top of that,
with a lack of trees and plants due
to deforestation, rainfall that would
have been absorbed runs off, causing erosion. This makes the soil
infertile, which makes it difficult
to grow crops.
On top of the reduced
carbon absorption that occurs because of a decrease in plants, the
animals in the livestock industry
emit significant amounts of carbon. Pound for pound, beef emits
13 times more carbon emissions
than vegetable proteins, like lentils, beans, and tofu. This is pri-
marily caused by the amount of
resources required to produce that
pound of beef, as well as the manure and waste that the animals
create. In 2008, almost six billion
metric tonnes of carbon dioxide
were emitted by the livestock industry. This accounts for 18% of
the human-caused carbon dioxide
emissions globally. Additionally,
for greenhouse gases other than
carbon dioxide, like methane and
nitrous oxide, agriculture is the
largest contributor. Livestock generates more greenhouse gases than
all of transport combined. The
carbon emissions and other greenhouse gases lead to global warming, indirectly causing many other
environmental problems.
The pollution caused by
the manure and decomposition of
livestock has detrimental effects.
In the Gulf of Mexico, there is an
expansive “dead zone”: a region
of ocean without enough oxygen
to sustain aquatic life. This zone
is created in part because of nutrients in animal waste. These nutrients are used by algae, causing
algae blooms. These algae, in turn,
use the oxygen in the water, and
therefore deprive other aquatic life
from the oxygen. In the summer
of 2002, this dead zone covered an
area of 8500 square miles, or about
22000 square kilometers. The
dead zone covers the area of over
four million football fields.
In China, pig produc-
tion alone is responsible for 90%
of phosphorus waste and 42% of
nitrogen waste flowing into the
South China Sea. Phosphorus
and nitrogen are the two biggest
causes of algal blooms because
they are often the limiting factors
in the algae’s growth. With an
abundance of these nutrients, the
algae multiply at an alarming rate.
When these algae decompose, they
release large amounts of carbon
dioxide which reduces the water’s
oxygen concentration.
The single greatest impact an individual can have on the
environment is through his or her
diet. This statement inspired the
global movement known as Meatless Mondays. When we consider
the resources that go into creating
even one pound of meat, a small
decrease in meat consumption
makes an impact. This choice can
reduce deforestation, water contamination, and greenhouse gas
emissions from a simple decision
to consume less meat. For more
information regarding Meatless
Mondays or environmental vegetarianism in general, visit http://
meatlessmonday.ca/ or come to
Environment Club in room 145
Tuesdays at lunch. If Lancers
are interested in trying vegetarian
meals, the can find free recipes in
the folders on the Foods bulletin
board by the main staircase by the
office. Feel free to take one and try
it out.
Scarlett Volunteer Society resumes with a blast
By Labeeba Mahmood
Scarlett’s fledgling student-led club, Scarlett Volunteer
Society, was introduced last year
and is linked with the popular
Youth Central, an organization in
which students can gain a better
and broader idea of leadership.
Last year, the club worked on several projects to benefit the community, as well as projects aimed
at improving the school environment. These projects include The
Sandwich Project, and free fruit
punch for everyone. These projects were absolutely free as students in the club volunteered to
bring ingredients. These were just
minor projects that brought smiles
and gave a little happiness to everyone, but also provided a sense
of giving for everyone. Scarlett
is one of nineteen schools with a
Youth Volunteer Corps. The Youth
Central organization has incredible opportunities and projects
that make a difference in the city
of Calgary. Volunteer project categories include: social events, social issues, working with children
and the elderly, sports-related and,
working with animals, and the
environment. “These projects are
truly incredible and worth taking
part in. There is something to interest everyone!” says Sabrina Yu,
Grade 12.
This year, Scarlett Volunteer Society’s first project was
to work with Children’s Birthday
Miracles and sponsor the Halloween-themed October birthday
party. This club has been very supportive of the school community
as well as outside organisations.
Children’s Birthday Miracles has
spread across the globe. Sheliza
Kassam founded the organization
at age sixteen for children that are
currently in a financial situation
that denies them having their own
party and it was when she spent her
birthday helping at the Inn from
the Cold, that the event expanded
quickly into an organization that
has received support from Youth viduals and businesses generously ing committee. Raynell Prince
Central, Junior Achievement, and donated toy sets, costumes, and and Jim Bamford are the teacher
sponsors for the Scarlett Volunteer
Coca Cola. Children’s Birthday cake for the little ones.
Society. This club
Miracles hosts monthly birthhas already made
day parties at Inn from the
its place in the
Cold in Calgary with cake, loot
hearts of many.
bags, magicians, and entertainThe students who
ment. CBM parties have been
started this club
hosted in cities across Canada,
in the last school
in Peru, and in Tanzania. The
year are now forPeru party was celebrated at
mer Lancers, exthe Mother Teresa Home for
Disabled Children. Kassam
cept Yu who took
has some relatives in Tanzania
advantage of and
and CBM provides them with
started this club
again this year.
funds. Kassam’s aunt runs the
“We have many
parties at a couple of orphanPhoto by Labeeba Mahmood
new great ideas
ages there.
The party Scarlett Scarlett volunteers Natalie Ward, Rebecca Holmes, and and projects in
Volunteer Society was involved Aisha Ali, all Grade 12, proudly demonstrate Lancer pride mind and I’m
with Inn from the Cold on Oclooking forward
tober 24. Members made birthday This year at Scarlett the to a fantastic year for the club,”
cards and decorations, and also club is led by the student head Yu, says Yu.
went into the community to ask and a group of seven students: Bre The FEVER recombusinesses to support the birthday Beatty, Nibras Al-Adani, Samia mends all the Lancers to save
party. Safeway, Superstore, Gym- Rahman, all Grade 12; Sabah some time from their schedules
boree, Bliss and Co, Cupcakes, Nisar, Grade 11; and Sara Reena, to help the school society and the
Mastermind Toys, and other indi- Grade 10, are a part of the steer- community outside o of school.
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Education advocates win the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize
By Tanvi Sankar
The 17-year-old human rights and
female education activist, Malala Yousafzai,
along with child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi received the Nobel Peace Prize in early
October. Yousafzai is the youngest Nobel
winner in history. Yousafzai and Satyarthi
won the award as a joint effort, for “their
struggle against the suppression of children
and young people and for the right of all
children to education” as the Nobel Prize
committee stated. The activists were born
several years apart, and in different countries, but their work is conjoined since they
both fight for the right to equitable, quality
education.
When she was only 15, Yousafzai
was returning home from school in Swat
Valley, Pakistan when she was shot in the
head by the Taliban after promoting education for girls. A member of the Taliban
asked Yousafzai to identify herself, and
then shot her. She was then rushed to a
nearby hospital where surgeons performed
a five-hour surgery on her skull, and ended
up removing the bullet. Yousafzai has been
extremely influential since the day of the
Taliban incident. In 2013, Yousafzai wrote
a novel, titled I am Malala, which described
her struggle in trying to help girls receive
education. In 2008, the BBC Urdu website
asked Yousafzai to anonymously blog about
the Taliban’s growing influence in her city,
and to describe her life as a schoolgirl. In
her entries, she explained that the more Taliban operations that took place, the fewer
girls went to school. She also said that she
still attended school daily, and was trying to
children to “stand up for their rights.” She
encourage her friends to join her. About a to stand up and help his movement.
Around the world, thousands, if also wanted world leaders to spend money
year later, the leader of the Taliban discov- ered her anonymous blogging and raided not millions of people, especially children’s on education, not on war, and to solve their
her home. Time Magazine recognized her lives will drastically change because of the differences with other parts of the world.
in the “Top 100 List of Influential People” efforts of Yousafzai and Satyarthi. After the “Education is the best weapon against poverty, ignorance and terrorin 2013 and 2014,
ism,” she announced. Soon
and she has also
after, she was awarded the
won numerous
US Liberty Medal. Sathyawards for her
arthi on the other hand, said
willpower.
Satythat he was very excited to
arthi, the other
have been sharing the NoPeace Prize winbel award with Yousafzai.
ner, is a child
He described her as being
right’s activists
a courageous and smart
from India. He
person, and noted that they
acts to prevent
could work together to abolchild labour, and
ish child labour and provide
has helped over
education for all.
83,000 children
The Nobel Peace Prize
in over 144 counhas been awarding importries. Satyarthi
tant people since 1901, and
founded
many
many well-known figures
have won it. In 2009, US
organizations,
President Barack Obama
such as Rugmark,
which helps to
won for his efforts to
fight child labour
strengthen international diin
rug-making
plomacy and cooperation
between people. In 2007,
factories (which
former US Vice President
are common in
Al Gore won for his work to
Asia), to aid his
build the world’s knowledge
strive in helpPhoto by Tanvi Sankar
in climate change. Martin
ing children get
proper
education, Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi, the prize winners are from Pakistan and India Luther King Jr. won the prize
in 1964 for his nonviolent reand to be free of any
child labouring. Before receiving the Nobel two were recognized for their efforts, many sistance to racial prejudice in America. A
Prize, Satyarthi was not a familiar name in people were encouraged to help the fight to few other notable winners have been Nelson
the minds of many, but since then, he has provide all children quality education and Mandela, Theodore Roosevelt, and Lester
further influenced people around the world abolish all child labour. Yousafzai urged B. Pearson.
All about accessories: how to be comfortable, yet stylish
By
Megan Wilson
head like a regu
As a new season begins and
lar
headband,
changes, so do fashion and accesbut is thick and
sory choices. With Halloween and the
warm.
These
Thanksgiving seasons behind us, there
accessories are
are really great new accessories to exboth warm and
plore. Being creative with accessories is
fashionable for
one of the best ways that one can make
Calgary’s long
a fall outfit one’s own. With more and
winter months.
more trends coming out, Lancers can
F o r
really get excited about the mid-winter
Lancers,
this
season.
winter month al
If one plans to say comfortable
ready feels like
during the November month, a slouchy
the longest and
cable sweater that has an off the shoulcoldest winter
der style from Garage will keep one
so far.
warm and comfortable. The addition of
With such hard
a slouchy marled beanie will tie the look
winters in Caltogether. A women’s Sasha Sweater
gary, it is hard
boot from Payless will be comfortable
to keep warm on
and stylish for Lancer’s that are looking
the commute to
for a cozy and stylish look. These boots
and from school.
Photo by Megan Wilson Lancers are able
come in either white or grey and are easy
Nail art is an easy and affordable way to accesorize and jazz up your hands
to slip on and off.
to keep warm
If Lancers are not into wearing
and cozy durcheap headbands found at American Outbeanies but have a desire to wear warm fitters such as their cable knit or soft shim- ing the cold with accessories that include
headbands, there are very fashionable and mer headbands which wrap all around one’s scarfs, hats, boots, warm headbands and
hand warmers. Most of these accessories
can be found at the closest clothing store or
mall.
Hand and leg warmers are a good
and cheap way to keep hands and feet warm.
These accessories can be found at a Dollar
Store or other popular clothing store around
Calgary. These tools are useful, very accessible, and cheap for those trying to keep
extra cozy. Hand and feet warmers are not
a hassle to buy or use and can really bring
something new to a daily outfit.
Even though some are worried
about staying warm but also fashionable,
others believe it is time to be more comfortable coming and going from school grounds.
Lots of great backpacks and messenger bags
can be bought cheap from the Bay, West
49 or Urban Planet. Stores that
carry backpacks that are on the more popular side are quite a bit more expensive. The
Bay carries less expensive bags, but they
are also less reliable. Accessories are a way
for someone to express themselves in a way
that words cannot. Lancers can build outfits
and make them their own with accessories,
and are able to be themselves with clothes.
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Bashiri: Anyone noning for others or do you like others to
Romanian or Spanish.
cook for you?
Schmidt: Pizza party!
Pomfrett: Both.
FEVER: How would you
Murataj: Both.
describe your “type?”
Pillay: Both.
Pomfrett: Nice and
Howard: Definitely others to cook
sporty.
for me.
Murataj:
Bashiri: I cook for them.
Anything
Schmidt: Doesn’t matter.
with legs.
FEVER: If you had to serenade your
Pillay: Hobsignificant other, which song would
bits.
you choose?
Howard:
Pomfrett: Anaconda.
Blonde, fun,
Murataj: Anaconda.
sporty and
Pillay: Anything by Queen Bey.
social.
Howard: Hips Don’t Like by ShaBashiri: Bekira
ing honest.
Bashiri: Stupid Me by MAGIC!
S c h m i d t : Howard, Grade 11, wouldn’t mind if someone bought him clothes as a gift Schmidt: One Day More from Les
Dave Franco.
Mis!
FEVER: What is a bad habit Pillay: Sweet.
Howard: Amazing.
you cannot stand in others?
Pomfrett: When they smell Bashiri: Holy!
bad, have smelly breath, pick- Schmidt: Messy.
FEVER: What would be
All photos by Wenonah North Peigan
As the weather cools down, Lancers will
need someone to heat up with. Luckily
the FEVER has this month’s bachelor and
bachelorettes: Alex Pomfrett and Donald
Murataj, Grade 10, Chantal Pillay and Cole
Howard, Grade 11, and Nariman Bashiri and
Taylor Schimdt, Grade 12.
Pomfrett, Grade 10, absolutely hates ugly hands on a guy
FEVER: What is the best thing about being
single?
Pomfrett: Freedom.
Murataj: You get to talk to whoever you
want.
Pillay: Getting to compliment everyone.
Howard: Low mortgage rates.
Bashiri: You save money.
Schmidt: You don’t have to shave your legs
during winter.
FEVER: What would be the perfect date?
Pomfrett: Eating lots of food and an activity
like soccer or paintballing.
ing their
n o s e ,
and ugly
hands.
Murataj:
Smell bad
Pillay:
Serious
about everything.
H o w ard: Not
Megan
Brown.
Schmidt, Grade 12, would love for someone to sing for her
Pillay, Grade, 11, really loves herself a good little hobbit
Bashiri: Lying.
Schmidt: Not being Dave
Franco.
FEVER: What features in
a significant other do you
find most attractive?
Pomfrett: Eyes, hands,
and hair.
Murataj: Nice everything.
Pillay: Eyes and humour.
Howard: Blonde girls
and good curves.
Bashiri: They don’t put a
mask on their face.
Schmidt: Good eyeMurataj, Grade 10, would love to go skydiving for a great date brows.
FEVER: What adjective
Murataj: Skydiving
would you use to describe your first kiss?
Pillay: Go for a walk and a movie.
Pomfrett: Gives butterflies.
Howard: Anything with Megan Brown.
Murataj: Fun.
the perfect gift to receive from a significant
other?
Pomfrett: Money.
Murataj: Expensive things.
Pillay: Fries.
Howard: Probably, really nice
clothing.
Bashiri: Kissing me goodnight.
Schmidt: A mixtape or a million dollars.
FEVER: Do you believe in
love at first sight?
Pomfrett: No.
Murataj: No.
Pillay: It depends.
Howard: I would say no, but
who knows?
Bashiri: No.
Schmidt: Not unless it is Dave
Franco.
FEVER: Do you prefer cook- Bashiri, Grade, 12, would love to cook for his special lady
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Every day at Scarlett, students and staff pass by roughly 1,800 people, making it hardly idealistic for anyone to know everyone; which is a shame because of the many
kind and warm personalities in this building. The FEVER’s Humans of Scarlett column is a way of nudging the student body and staff to ignore the reality of our vast size and get
to know the people who we call Lancers.
Christopher Walker - student
Christopher Walker, Grade 12, enjoys hanging out with friends on his free time and his
favourite class at Scarlett is biology with
Mike McKillop because “it’s interesting to
learn how things work and everything that
it takes to make something that lives.” After
high school, Walker plans on studying auto
mechanics or auto body at SAIT and eventually plans on becoming either a police officer or a mechanic. His favourite animal is
a turtle and he has a younger sister who is
“a beaut.”
Photo edited by Angel Lo
Christopher Walker, Grade 12
Connor Deptuck - student
Connor Deptuck, Grade 12, likes
to program during his free time because it
is his favourite thing to do and considers robots to be his friends. At Scarlett, Deptuck
is the programmer in the Scarlett robotics
club and, after high school, he is planning
on pursuing some post-secondary education
that revolves around computer science. Deptuck considers his decision of going into full
AP one of the dumbest things that he has
ever done and but still enjoys math because
it is his favourite subject. His life motto is
to “keep it simple stupid,” and when asked
to tell a joke he said, “Descartes is in a bar
having a drink and the bartender asks him
‘do you want another?’ and he says ‘I think
not,’ and then he disappears.”
FEVER: How does programming work?
Deptuck: Like any language you have to
FEVER: Do you want to tell a story?
Walker: No I think I’m good with no stories, unless I’m supposed to say a story.
FEVER: If I say you’re supposed to will
you do it?
Walker: I guess but you should give me a
topic then.
FEVER: A story about a unicorn.
Walker: Uh, okay. So I was walking down
Fish Creek one day and I was just looking
at the trees and stuff. But then I see a little shine behind a tree and I’m like “Whoa
what’s this?” so I
go check it out and
I see a horn and I’m
like “Whoa what
would this horn be
doing here?” Then I look a bit further behind the tree and there’s a full unicorn. So
I’m like “Whoa!” and I try to communicate
with the unicorn but it’s not obeying me or
anything so I get a length of rope and I’m
like “Okay, I’m going to tame this beast!”
so I take the rope and I make myself a whip
and I tamed the unicorn. That’s how I met
and got a pet unicorn.
FEVER: Do you believe in Unicorns?
Walker: I guess I do since I own one.
use words to describe what you want the ro- chines?
bot to do. Then you compile it into a form so Deptuck: It dethat the computer can understand what you pends. If I would
want it to do and then you run it and it does want them to be
what you want.
my friends then I
FEVER: What’s the most
impressive thing that you can “Every Day’s a lot
of fun to come in
get a robot to do?
because we share
Deptuck: Shoot lasers.
FEVER: If you could fill a lot of laughs and
your entire house with robots do some learning.”
would you do that?
–Rob Brown
Photo by Angel Lo
Deptuck: Yeah.
Deptuck, Grade 12, working on something he does not want to talk about
FEVER: Would you prefer
that actually looked human you would be
that over a real family?
would like them to look like other humans afraid of cheating on your robot wife?
Deptuck: Yeah.
but if they just clean the floors then I’d rath- Deptuck: yep
FEVER: You’d rather have a robot wife er have them look like a robot.
FEVER: Why wouldn’t you just get a guy
than a human one?
FEVER: Why?
to clean your floors?
Deptuck: Maybe, if the right robot came Deptuck: Because I don’t want to get at- Deptuck: I guess I could do that but then
around.
tached to my floor cleaner, I want to get at- it would be robot sexist because then you’d
FEVER: Would you rather have robots tached to my robot wife.
be making all the males clean and that’s just
look like humans or more like metal ma- FEVER: So if you had a robot floor cleaner wrong
Rob Brown - teacher
Photo by Angel Lo
Rob Brown sitting in his social studies class: room 137
Rob Brown, Social Studies teacher, has spent the last fifteen years working at Scarlett
and according to Brown, when
he started he had hair and he was
skinnier. Brown believes that the
best thing about working at Scarlett is the fantastic teachers and
students and that “every Day’s a
lot of fun to come in because we
share a lot of laughs and do some
learning.” He also believes that
social is fun, not like math, and
that movies are not only great en-
tertainment but also a great representation
of historical events. Brown also shows his
fondness of movies by hanging many movie posters that include Tom Hanks on his
wall and when asked whether he liked Tom
Hanks, Brown said, “I think he’s like every
man’s hero.” Overall, Brown teaches all his
students, “to think, to keep trying, and to go
and not be afraid to make mistakes because
that’s when we learn the most.”
FEVER: If you were to have any other job
than being a teacher what would it be?
Brown: I think an astronaut would be pretty cool. An architect would be awesome;
building stuff would be really cool. But
who wouldn’t want to be an astronaut.
FEVER: What was your favourite topic that
you teach?
Brown: I like talking about the dictators
and talking about interwar years; talking
about how that really shaped a lot of stuff
that we’re dealing with now in terms of
what they did and how we are responding
to them. The great depression is fascinating. I think anything that goes and brings
in some reality into the classroom and also
talks about something that impacts how we
see things is interesting.
Discover more Lancers in next month’s
issue of Scarlett FEVER.
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Les recettes français
The month of November
is filled with family and friends,
school, and getting ready for another cold winter. There’s nothing
better to pair with this time of year
than some great, easy recipes that
will warm anyone up in no time,
while adding some flavour into a
bland day.
With plenty of leftover turkey
from Thanksgiving in the fridge
and freezer, this ten-step recipe
is the perfect solution to clear up
storage space and leave you with
a delicious, hot, homemade soup
that will be gone within the moment it is served.
Hearty Turkey Soup
Ingredients
(For the broth)
1 leftover turkey carcass
1 medium yellow onion, quartered
1 carrot, roughly chopped
Several sprigs of fresh parsley
1 teaspoon of dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Some celery tops
5 to 10 peppercorns
Salt
Pepper
(For the soup)
1 ½ cups each of chopped carrots,
onion, and celery
Fresh parsley leaves, chopped
(about 2 to 4 Tbsp.)
A couple cloves garlic, minced
A couple teaspoons or more of
poultry seasoning (to taste)
2 cups or more of leftover chopped
or shredded cooked turkey meat
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
(Making Stock)
1. Break up the leftover bones of
the carcass and place them and
the skin into a large stock pot and
cover with cold water an inch
above it. Add a yellow onion that
has been quartered, some chopped
carrots, parsley, thyme, a bay leaf,
celery tops, and some peppercorns.
2. Bring to a boil and immediately
reduce heat to bring the stock to a
bare simmer or just below a simmer. Skim off any foam that may
float to the surface of the stock.
3. Add salt and pepper.
4. Cook for at least 4 hours, partially uncovered so the stock reduces, occasionally skimming off
any foam that comes to the surface.
5. Remove the bones and vegetables and strain the stock. It should
be full of flavour and considerably
more concentrated into a broth
that can then be used for the soup.
ter for a few seconds, and then dry
to remove any wax from the peel.
2. When apples are completely
cool, insert wooden chopstick or
popsicle stick firmly into the bottom of each apple.
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (optional: lightly sugaring the paper will help the apples to stick less).
4. Stir butter, brown sugar, corn
syrup, and sweetened condensed
milk together in a saucepan over
Directions
(Making Soup)
1. Add chopped
carrots, onions,
and celery into
the strained stock.
Throw in some
parsley, and the
minced garlic.
2. Add poultry
seasoning or soup
flavouring (powdered soup base).
3. Cook at a bare
simmer until the
vegetables
are
Photo by Wynter Laboucane
cooked through.
4. Shred leftover Apples should be fresh and crisp for the best results
turkey into bite
sized pieces and combine into the medium-high heat. Bring to a boil,
soup.
stirring constantly, and reduce
5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
heat to medium.
5. Cook until a candy thermom
If the spirit of Hallow- eter reads 248°F, or for 25 to 30
een is still lingering in the mind, minutes. Stir constantly to prethis next recipe is a great way to vent burning. A teaspoon of the
embrace it. Caramel apples could caramel, dropped in a glass of
very well be one of the most fun cold water, should form a firm
and rewarding treats out there, and ball when ready. Remove caramel
with this recipe, is also one of the from heat immediately and stir in
easiest. This makes eight chewy, vanilla extract. (Cooking times
gooey, delicious caramel apples.
will definitely vary depending on
the heat of the flame, so check
Homemade Caramel Apples
caramel very often to make sure it
Ingredients
is not overcooked.)
8 large apples
6. Working quickly, dip each apple
8 wooden chopsticks or popsicle into the hot caramel to completely
sticks for handles
coat the apple and about 1/2 inch
1 cup butter
of the wooden handle. Sprinkle
2 cups packed brown sugar
apples with any toppings while
1 cup light corn syrup
still hot. Let caramel apples cool
1 can sweetened condensed milk
on the parchment paper. The cara2 teaspoons vanilla extract
mel will be very hot. If it does not
stick to the apples, it will need to
Directions
be warmed up to the correct tem1. Bring a large saucepan of water perature again in order to properly
to a boil. Dip apples in boiling wa- stick.
Par Jenna FitzGerald
Ce mois-ci, je vais vous
donner une recette pour un classique. Les macarons! Les macarons sont des desserts qui sont des
biscuits avec la ganache dedans.
Ils sont au four tout par tout dans
le monde par plusieurs des plus
grands chefs au monde. Les exemples des chefs sont Nadège
Nourian, Francois Payard et Pierre
Hermé. Les macarons sont dans
plusieurs livrets de recettes qui
sont aussi vendus tout par tout
Originalement faits en Italie, les macarons étaient introduits
au monde en 1533. Les macarons
étaient un seul biscuit mais en 1660,
un chef appelé Pierre Desfontaines
Battre les blancs d’oeufs dans le
bol d’un batteur sur socle muni
d’un fouet jusqu’à ce que les
blancs se forment des pics mous ;
ajouter le sucre blanc et mélanger
le tout. Continué à battre jusqu’à
ce que les blancs d’œufs soient luisants, moelleux. Tamiser le sucre
glace et amandes moulues dans un
autre bol et ajouter le mélange aux
amandes dans les blancs de œufs,
environ 30 coups.
Mettre une petite quantité de pâte
dans un sac en plastique avec un
petit coin coupé et y attacher une
pointe de glaçage d’environ 1.5
pouces. Créer un cercle ou un
disque de pâte sure la plaque à
pâtisserie prépare. Si le cercle ne
Photo par Jenna FitzGerald
Les macarons qui sont presque fini et tu peut presque lui manger
a pensé de mettre de la ganache au
chocolat dans les milieux de deux
biscuits. Beaucoup des personnes
vont mélanger les macaroons pour
les macarons. Un macaroon est
une recette anglaise qui à la noix de
coco dedans. Un macaron est une
recette française qu’on va faire ce
mois-ci. La plupart de personnes
mélangent l’orthographe des deux
nourritures.
Pour faire cette recette, il vous faut Les ingrédients
3 blancs d’oeufs
1/4 tasse de sucre
1 2/3 tasse de sucre à glace
1 tasse d’amandes finement moulues
Les directions
Couvrir une plaque de cuisson avec
un tapis de cuisson en silicone.
reste pas à plat immédiatement,
mélanger de nouveau le mélange et
refaire le même test.
Lorsque la pâte est mélangée assez
pour aplatir immédiatement dans
un même disque, verser dans une
poche à pâtisserie munie d’une
pointe ronde ordinaire. Mettre la
pâte sure la plaque en ronds laissant
de l‘espace entre les disques. Laisser reposer les disques/macarons à
la température ambiante jusqu’à ce
qu’ils forment une peau dure sur
les dessus, environ 1 heures.
Préchauffer le four à 285 degrés F
(140 degrés C).
Cuire les biscuits mais faire attention de ne les pas laisser brunir, environ 10 minutes ; laisser refroidir
les macarons avant de les remplir.
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Tasty Pumpkin Spice Macaroons Candy Apple recipe
they are set but not yet browned.
8. Let the macaroons cool com
Pumpkin spice macarons
pletely on the pans. Once they are
are a great fall snack to get one into
cooled, gently lift half of the cookthe holiday spirit. Whether one is a
ies from the parchment paper and
pumpkin addict or not these cookturn them upside down.
ies will bring a smile to their lips.
9. To make the filling, combine the
In ten easy steps one can make
cream cheese and pumpkin puree
these delicious cookies and enjoy
and mix thoroughly.
them after a long day or just on the
10. Spoon or pipe a teaspoon of
go from activity
filling onto
to activity.
each of the
Ingredients
upside-down
Cookie:
cookies. Fin1 cup powdered
ish by putting
sugar
one of the
¾ cup almond
right-side-up
flour
cookies on
½ teaspoon
top of it.
ground cinnamon
It
is
½ teaspoon
no wonder
ground turmeric
pumpkin
½ teaspoon
spice
flaground all-spice
vouring
is
2 egg whites
becoming
very popular,
¼ granulated
considering
sugar
pumpkins
Pumpkin cream
can grow in
cheese filling:
six of the
¼ cup cream
seven conticheese, softened
nents (all ex¼ cup fresh or
cept Alaska).
canned pumpkin
The largest
puree
pumpkin
ever grown
Photo by Hailey Payne
Directions
weighed
1. Line two large Festive pumpkin spice macaroons lazing around on a plate looking delectable 1 , 1 4 0
baking
sheets
pounds. In
6. Let the cookies stand at room early colonial times, pumpkins
with parchment paper.
2. Put the powdered sugar, almond temperature for at least 30 minutes. were used as an ingredient for the
flour, and all the spices in a food This allows the cookies to develop crust of pies and not the filling.
processor until finely ground. their crusts.
Technically, pumpkins are categoSift the mixture
rised as a fruit because they have
through a sieve,
seeds but when used in cooking,
if there are big
they are often referred to as a vegchunks left, grind
etable. Pumpkins are believed to
and sift it again.
have originated in Central AmeriSet this aside.
ca with the seeds of related plants
3. Beat egg
found in Mexico, dating back all
whites at methe way to 5500 B.C. over 7000
dium speed until
years ago. Pumpkins are members
frothy. Turn the
of the Cucurbita family which inspeed to low and
cludes squash and cucumbers. The
gradually add the
name pumpkin came from a Greek
granulated sugar,
word for “large melon” which
after this is done
is “pepon.” This word was then
increase
the
passed on to the French and the
speed to high and
English, being changed a little bit
beat until stiff
by each, before the American colopeaks form (apnists changed it into “pumpkin.”
These amazingly simple,
prox. 5 minutes).
but tasty cookies will be able to
4. Sift the almond
help one have a great day and bemixture over egg
come a new favourite. Be careful
whites. Use a
who sees these cookies, as one
rubber
spatula
Photo by Hailey Payne
might have to start guarding them
and gently fold The accused mixing bowl shamelessly stands proudly
against people who just cannot get
the almond flour after beating the eggs until they were nice and frothy
enough of them. With cookies this
mixture into the
egg whites until the ingredients are 7. Preheat oven to 300 ͦ F. Bake the good though, the recipe just might
combined. Continue folding the macarons for 10-12 minutes, until have to be shared.
By Hailey Payne
mixture until it has loosened and
falls in a ribbon from the spatula.
5. Fit a pastry bag with a ½-inch
round tip and fill the bag with batter. Pipe circles onto parchment
paper. If one does not have a pastry
bag just make circles of the batter
on parchment paper as best as you
can or one could also use a plastic
bag and cut one of the corners.
By Riannon Laarz
The most common and
old Halloween treat is a red candy
apple. The very first batch of candy apples were made in 1909 by
a American candy maker named
William W. Kolb. He was experimenting with red cinnamon candy
but not touching the bottom.
Let the candy come to 302°F
(hard crack stage). This will take
about 20 minutes. There is no
need to stir or disturb the mixture
while it heats.
3. While the mixture is being
made, make sure the apples are
Photo by Hailey Payne
Red homemade candy apples looking absolutely delicious and tasty
in his candy shop for the Christmas trade, when he dipped apples
into the mixture and put them
in the windows for display. The
whole first batch sold for 5 cents
and Kolb soon sold thousands a
year. Candy apples were soon being sold along the Jersey Shore,
at the circus and in candy shops
across the country. For reader’s
own pleasure here is a recipe on
how to make candy apples for a
Halloween, or any, party.
Ingredients:
8-16 medium apples
3 cups of white sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
1 cup water
1 tsp vanilla extract (or other flavouring)
2 Tbsp white food colouring
1-2 tsp. of gel colouring
Candy Apple Sticks (craft sticks
or short dowels)
Directions:
1. Combine the sugar, corn syrup,
water, and food colouring, in a
heavy boiler or sauce pan. Turn
on medium to high heat and let
the mixture come to a boil. (Tip:
he more colour added, the brighter the apples will be!)
2. Be sure to have a candy thermometer inserted into the mixture
ready (Washed, dried, and on the
sticks). 4. Then, spray a cookie
sheet with regular non-stick cooking spray.
5. When the candy reaches 302°F,
immediately remove it from the
heat and use a rubber spatula to
stir in the vanilla (or other flavour).
6. Stir it gently to get the flavour
evenly incorporated.
7. One will want to work quickly
because the candy will start to
cool immediately. As soon as the
flavour is evenly mixed in, begin
dipping the apples.
8. Tilt the pot to get them really
well coated, and then let the excess drip off for at least 10 seconds while spinning the apples.
9. After they are dipped, set them
on the buttered cookie sheet to
harden. Be careful, this sugar is
hot and will hurt if touched.
10. It will only take a couple of
minutes for the candy to be hard
and ready to eat.
This classic Halloween treat goes
great with any party and can be
made any colour to match the
theme of an upcoming party. Be
sure to remember that the candy
apples keep well at room temperature for 2-3 days, but do not
refrigerate or they will get super
sticky.
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Ten tips for a better day
By Lizzie Cobb
to make a conscious effort to think about
others.
5. Sing!
Singing makes people happy.
Think of an uplifting song, and sing
throughout the day. This does not have to
be in public, it could be rocking out alone
while walking to the fridge for a snack.
6. Make a list of things that need to be
accomplished that day and cross things
off as they are completed
It is a great feeling of accomplishment to see a list at the end of the day with
everything crossed off. Not only will it feel
good, but keeping a list will help to keep
track of everything that needs to be done,
which will help to relieve stress. Each time
something is crossed off during the day, a
little bit of stress will fly out the window.
7. Exercise
Even
just for ten
minutes!
Exercising
releases endorphins,
a
natural
chemical
that boosts
people’s
moods, into
the
body.
That is why
people feel
so great after
a workout;
Photo by Lizzie Cobb
feel-good
It is a good idea to keep track of the time and the things that need to be done
chemicals
in a day, as well as to eat healthy snacks and get plenty of excersise
have
been
room trying to concentrate, when sud- released into the body. Exercise is great
denly what sounds like a dying whale for everybody, and Lancers will feel better
echoes throughout the room, then realizing about themselves for having done it.
that sound is coming from one’s stomach. 8. Do something about that persistent
This embarrassing moment can easily be problem.
avoided by packing a snack (which one had Most people have some kind of
plenty of time to do during that stress-free problem in their lives begging to be solved.
morning). Not only will a quick snack help This could include a bedroom that needs to
to avoid undesirable situations, it will help be cleaned, or an unfinished English essay
students concentrate on activities through- due tomorrow. Instead of worrying about
out the day, because they will not be think- it or pretending it does not exist, do someing about what to eat when they get home! thing about it. One will feel so much better
3. Think of three things to be grateful for afterwards.
There are plenty of aspects in life 9. Smile!
to be grateful for, most of which often go It has been proven that smiling
unnoticed. Blessings in Lancers lives can can boost a person’s mood. By pretending
range anywhere from clean water and a to be happy, one just might find that their
roof over their heads to a math test being mood really will be lifted. They will be able
postponed a day. Take a minute or two to to boost the moods of those around them as
appreciate the little things; not only will it well as others notice their cheerful attitude.
be a mood-booster, but it will change one’s 10. Decide that today is going to be a
perspective for the better as they think of good day.
three new things to be grateful for each day. Lancers are the masters of their
4. Focus on the needs of others
own happiness, not their circumstances.
Studies show that people who help If circumstances were the sole dictator of
others are happier and less stressed. Think- happiness, chances are Lancers would ofing about it, this makes good sense. When ten find themselves having a bad day. One
one is thinking about the needs of others, must decide today to be happy no matter
they will not be dwelling on their problems what. It may take some practice at first, but
and faults. This is not to say that Lancers eventually Lancers will be the masters of
cannot ever think about themselves, but try their own happiness.
1. Get up on time
It is not uncommon to have a bad
morning; the kind of morning where one
wake’s up to someone yelling to get out of
bed, followed by rushing around the whole
morning in a sour mood and leaving with
seconds to spare, slamming the door. This
bad start is not a good omen for the rest
of the day. Instead, set an alarm clock for
twenty minutes earlier than usual. Lancers will have time to make themselves a
healthy breakfast, do a really good job
on their hair, and spend a few minutes of
quiet time alone before starting their day.
Not only will Lancers look great, but their
stress-free morning will put them in a good
mood for the rest of the day,
2. Pack a snack
Imagine sitting in a silent class-
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Alberta officially welcomes
new Premier, Jim Prentice
By
Labeeba Mahmood
property and environmental protection suits.
Prentice also served as a Law Commissioner
of Indian Claims Commission of Canada.
The Progressive Conservatives
continued
their
lengthy winning
streak in the Alberta provincial
government with
Jim Prentice becoming the sixteenth Premier of
Alberta.
Allison
Redford, who was
the fourteenth Premier of Alberta,
served in the capacity from October 7, 2011 and
resigned on March
23, 2014. Among
numerous spending scandals, Redford attended the
funeral of Nelson
Mandela
reprePhoto by Labeeba Mahmoood
senting the prov- Anybody who was supporting the Progressive Conservative party would
ince. The level
have been seen wearing or distributing badges similar to this
of
controversy
skyrocketed when the Alberta government For seven years he served on the Board of
found out that the cost of Redford’s trip to Directors at the Calgary Winter Club, includAfrica was covered by the Alberta govern- ing stints as President and Chairman. Prenment. The cost was estimated to be roughly tice is also an active member and volunteer
$55,000. Dave Hancock became the interim leader in the Grace Presbyterian Church and
a member of the Trilateral Commission. “After Redford’s disastrous lead- The Trilateral Commission is nonership all Albertans should soon governmental group which focuses on the
be expecting a change now that maintenance of strong relationships with
Prentice has become the leader North America, Western Europe and Japan.
of the Progressive Conservative Prentice was born in South Porcupine, Ontario.
party”
In the 1940s, Prentice’s father, Eric
Prentice played five games in the National
leader after Redford’s resignation.
Prentice gained political experi- Hockey League. Prentice’s uncle, Dean
ence when he was elected to the Canadian Prentice, played in the National Hockey
House of Commons on behalf of the Con- League for over twenty years. Prentice went
servative Party of Canada in the 2004 fed- to the University of Alberta where he beeral election. The 2006 elections saw him came a member of the Phi Gamma Delta. To
re-elected and appointed minister of Indian pay his tuition, Prentice worked as coal minAffairs and Northern Development as well er in the summer months for seven years. Prentice became a member of the
as Federal Interlocutor for Metis and Non- Status Indians. Later, in 2007, he became Progressive Conservative Party of Canada
Minister of Industry. In 2008, Prentice was in 1976, and has been an active member
since. In federal politics, Prentice was the
elected Minister of Environment.
After a successful political career, first declared candidate for the leadership of
Prentice resigned from his position on the the new Conservative Party, and announced
cabinet as well as his position as MP for the his intention to run on December 7, 2003,
Centre North riding in Calgary in 2010.
the day after the new party was ratified by
On September 6, 2014, Prentice members of the PC Party.
returned to provincial politics when he won He began his campaign in Calgary
the Progressive Conservative Association and toured parts of Ontario, specifically visof Alberta leadership election and he subse- iting Kingston, Ontario. Later he withdrew
quently won a by-election to the Legislative from the race as he was experiencing quite
Assembly of Alberta on October 27, 2014 as some difficulty in raising new funds after his
the MLA for Calgary-Foothills.
first unsuccessful leadership bid.
Prior to politics, Prentice attended After Redford’s disastrous leaderthe University of Alberta and Dalhousie ship, all Albertans should soon be expecting
University and pursued a career in law. As a change now that Prentice has become the
a lawyer, Prentice generalized in physical leader of the Progressive Conservative party.
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Leadership is a success
By Labeeba Mahmood
Scarlett offers many option classes and extra-curricular activities so students
can enjoy their high school years in addition to focusing on education. A popular
example of the option classes this year at
Scarlett is the Leadership class which is
much enjoyed and appreciated by the students, mainly for those who have a hidden
talent for helping others and changing the
world.
This year, Leadership is taught
by Raynell Prince, who has been teaching
Leadership and Physical Education at Scarlett for two years. Although Leadership
may sound like an easy option, there is a
great load of work which is only done by the
students including open houses, Meet the
Teacher nights, Welcome Week, fundraising campaigns and many more. Leadership
students have been given the opportunity
to make this semester enjoyable for every
Lancer with a huge variety of exciting projects that are student-led. “Leadership is a
great way to get involved in school, it simply makes me feel [like I] belong and proud
when I see my work around the school,”
says Raksha Ramkumar, Grade 11.
Leadership kicked the year off
with a much appreciated, very fun-filled
Welcome Week. Activities that were organized include the bouncy ponies, sumo
suits, motorized coolers and the Toonie
for Terry barbeque. Next, students who
were highly anticipating the Halloween –
themed activities were not disappointed.
On October 28 students made their way to
the gym after the morning announcements
and bell to participate and watch the Halloween Costume Contest. There were many
categories including the funniest, scariest,
best group, and environmentally – friendly
costumes. Judges included Sylvie Mon-
fette, Jim Bamford, Tyler Spooner, Myla
Hodgins, Kim Cousins, Janet Gutterson,
Stephanie Maxwell, Jill Currie, Arlene Buchan, and Paul Sze. All the costumes were
much appreciated, but there was only one
winner per group. From all the scary costumes, Alex Sydoruk, Grade 11, dressed
as Hannibal Lecter, a character from the
movie “Silence of the Lambs,”and proudly took the prize away. The next category
was the funniest and Igor Lemez, Grade
10, won the prize. The best group category ended in a tie, Richard Cruikshank and
Marko Bozinovski, both Grade 12, dressed
up as Mario and Luigi, and the other pair
was Jake Holder and Blaize Kemna, both
Grade 12, dressed up as minions from the
movie Despicable Me. Both pairs were
much appreciated and won the prize. The
last category was the Creative and Environmentally Friendly: the winner was Alaura
Carnahan, Grade 10; she was dressed up
as the Warrior Girl. Overall, the costume
contest was a success as all the participants
were awarded free candy, and the winners
got candy and gift cards. Halloween festivities also included candy jars and boo bags
activity which was a huge success.
Leadership has many more events
to plan for everyone for the winter including the Open House, which will be attracting many grade nine students to Scarlett and
the Helping Hampers initiative. Helping
Hampers will be the leadership students’
main focus this year as all the students are
busy advertising this initiative and will be
collecting donations for two weeks and
later will be wrapping, and delivering the
hampers to a school. This initiative is always a very important part of leadership as
all the students will be helping families in
Calgary in making their Christmas celebrations as happy as everyone else’s.
Selfie revolution rises up
By
Jeanne Deslus
Modesty is done. As the selfie
craze progresses, it seems that the selfcentered image is spreading on Twitter,
blossoming on Facebook, and flowering
on Instagram. Anyone from the average
adolescent to Pope Francis, including Nabilla, Rihanna, England’s Queen Elizabeth, Barack Obama, myself, and plenty
of readers are taking part. Many succumb
to the selfie. The term selfie was added to
the Oxford Dictionary at the end of 2013;
there are few who have not heard about the
self-portrait that can be taken single handedly with a cellphone, and posted on the
social networks. “Nowadays, everybody is
allowed to have his own worldwide portrait
gallery. In the past, it was just allowed for
the elite. This revolution is consequently so
democratic!” exclaims Denis Gancel, Ecce
Logo’s author. According to the French
newspaper Le Nouvel Observateur, in 2013,
fifty six million selfies had been posted and
shared on Instagram. Billions of eyes are
here, ready to contemplate self-portraits.
Males and females alike have used theses
selfies to take pictures of themselves nude
or in provocative clothing, hoping to find a
boyfriend or girlfriend. Stories have turned
really bad because of this exhibitionism.
The direction self-photography is going in
negative outcomes can be scary.
Nonetheless, these little pictures
are very interesting. In fact, it is funny to
take pictures with friends, making faces or
just smiling, to have memories at the end
of the day. It is also practical to be able to
send pictures to families and close friends
when we are traveling on the other side of
the world, without to have to pay for postage. Technological advances can be beneficial, but humans have to be able to control
it and find the limits before things become
dangerous. Selfies could be a really interesting invention on one hand, but people
cannot forget we are living our own lifes
for ourselves, not for the others, and maybe
it is not mandated that one must inform the
entire world of their every movement.
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“Remember, remember, the fifth
of November / Gunpowder treason and plot.
/ I see no reason the gunpowder treason /
Should ever be forgot.” Most people know
this line from the movie V for Vendetta, but
the rhyme has history attached to it (inspiring the creators of V for Vendetta) that dates
back to England in the 16th century, when
England was in the midst of reforming their
religion from Roman Catholic to Anglican.
England’s Reformation started with King
Henry VIII. He is the English king remembered for having six wives. Contrary
to popular belief, he did not execute all of
them because they did not have sons—only
one of them, Anne Boleyn, was executed for
this reason. In fact, another catchy rhyme
can be used to remember their deaths: “divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded,
survived.”
Two of these wives were impor
tant to England’s Reformation: Catherine
of Aragon and Anne Boleyn. Jane Seymour,
the third, bore Henry’s only legitimate son,
but died shortly after. As for the first two:
Catherine of Aragorn had been with Henry
for twenty-eight years but did not produce
a son, only a daughter named Mary, who
would grow up to become “Bloody Mary.”
King Henry received special permission
from the Pope to marry Catherine, as she
was his brother’s widow, but when the King
tried to get special permission to annul their
marriage, the Pope refused. King Henry did
what only kings could do: he created his own
denomination of the church—the Anglican
church, then divorced Catherine to marry
Anne Boleyn. Together, they had another
daughter, Elizabeth, who would grow up to
become Queen Elizabeth I and one of the
greatest rulers of England.
King Henry still wanted a son, as
male primogeniture decreed that a son would
take precedence over any daughters in the
line of succession, and he blamed Anne for
not giving him one. He did not settle for
another divorce; he instead fabricated accusations and ordered her execution at The
Tower of London.
A half a century later, after the
rule of all of King Henry’s children and a
few other monarchs, who wavered between
Catholicism and Anglicanism, James I (the
cousin of Queen Elizabeth I by way of
the Tudors) ascended the throne—and he
was Anglican. Elizabeth I had not treated
Catholics very well—better than her halfsister Mary treated Anglicans, but she had
reformed the Anglican church to make Anglicanism the official denomination in England. Under James I, some Catholics were
persecuted.
This is where the men who began
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the gunpowder plot came into play. They
were Catholic, and opposed to the Anglican
rule of England. So in 1605, they attempted
to blow up the House of Lords in Parliament
with thirty-six barrels of gunpowder, with
the King and the members of Parliament in
it. Thirty-six barrels of gunpowder is a significant amount of gunpowder, and it as all
stored in a cellar directly under the House of
Lords. It would have been enough to blow
up everyone in the House of Lords, killing
King James I and his son Charles I, as well as
most people in Parliament. They would take
the king’s daughter Elizabeth as well. Had
this plan worked, it would have changed the
course of history—for instance, the English
Civil War would never have happened, as
Charles I would never grow up to rule England. After they had blown up Parliament,
the plotters would bring Catholicism back to
England.
Guy Fawkes actually had a rather
minor role in the gunpowder plot, despite
the fact that the holiday on November 5 is
named after him. He was just the one who
got caught. The main conspirators were
Thomas Catesby, Thomas Percy, John
Wright, Christopher Wright, Thomas Winter, and Robert Winter. It took over a year to
fully form the plot. The plan was proposed
in May of 1604. Initially, they rented a house
nearby and attempted to dig underground to
reach the House of Lords, but it proved to
be too difficult a task. In March of 1605, the
conspirators managed to rent the cellar.
The Parliament meeting was set
to commence on November 5, and it was
almost too late when the security at Parliament discovered the plot. Someone had sent
a letter revealing the plot, and the cellar was
searched. Fawkes had been using the name
John Johnson when he was discovered on
November 4, 1605, in the room with the
gunpowder. It had been Fawkes’ job to light
the fuse before escaping; most of the conspirators had already fled to the Midlands
of England after hearing of Fawkes’ arrest.
Fawkes was promptly arrested and tortured
at the Tower of London, giving up the names
of the other conspirators.
The other conspirators were
tracked down and found. Many of them died
in a shoot-out, and the rest were convicted of
treason. They were tortured and executed at
the Tower of London. After the gunpowder
plot was discovered, the people of England
lit bonfires to celebrate the fact that James
I survived. A few months later, he passed
an act, and people were to celebrate it every
year. In present-day England, this is usually
commemorated by bonfires and fireworks,
and called Guy Fawkes Day.
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Exploring high school names
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By Helena Gagnier
named. Beaverbrook was a business tycoon,
As the school year progresses, politician, and writer, and published his first
Lancers are becoming increasingly familiar newspaper at the age of 13.
with many of Calgary’s other high schools, William Aberhart was the seventh
whether through competing in
sports, or through band and choir.
Not many students are aware,
however, of who Calgary High
Schools are named after, and furthermore, what legacy they left
behind.
Dr. Earl Parkhill Scarlett, for which Dr. E.P. Scarlett
High School was named, was
a Calgary physician, educator, scholar, and writer. Scarlett
served in World War I with the
Canadian Machine Gun Corps,
but was severely injured in 1918.
After completing his medical
studies at University of Toronto,
Scarlett joined the Calgary Associate Clinic in 1930 and was a
leading Calgary physician until
his retirement in 1958. Scarlett
was an extremely elegant and eloquent writer, and was the author
of over 450 papers, a collection
Photos by Helena Gagnier
of which were published as In A Lancers football jacket from1978 shows that the legacies
Sickness and in Health in 1972.
of the past can affect the individuals of the distant future
Named after the eighth
premier of Alberta, Ernest Manning High premier of Alberta until 1943, and left his
School opened in 1963 at a cost of nearly legacy by instituting several anti-poverty
$3.5 million. Ernest Charles Manning served and debt-relief programs. Aberhart was also
longer than any other premier in the history a part of the Social Credit Party, which beof the province, and, for a period of time, lieved that the cause of the depression was
Manning was the longest continually serving rooted in the idea that people did not have
enough money to spend, and so
the government should give everyone $25 per month to stimulate the economy.
Sir Winston Leonard
Spencer-Churchill was the
Prime Minister of the United
Kingdom from 1940 to 1945
and again from 1951 to 1955.
Churchill was also an officer in
the British Army, a historian, a
writer, and an artist. He is also
the only British Prime minister
to have won a Nobel Prize, and
was made an honorary citizen
of the United States. Churchill’s
Students enter the high school named for Dr EP Scarlett
legacy is worldwide, and is
democratically-elected person in the world. now recognized in Calgary by Sir Winston
He was also the last representative of the So- Churchill High School.
The majority of Calgary High
cial Credit Party in Parliament before it was shut out of the House of Commons in 1980. Schools are named for people who left their
Lord Beaverbrook High School mark on the world, and are meant to inspire
was founded in 1967, and was named for students to achieve greatness of similar
William Maxwell Atiken. In 1916 he was magnitude, and influence the citizens of the
granted a seat of the House of Lords, which future. As students walk the halls of their
is the senior branch of the British parliament. schools, they should know that they are part
Customarily, one creates a title for oneself of the future that their schools namesake
when given a seat in the House of Lords, and once only imagined. Each student carries
so Atiken decided to choose a name from the legacy of their high school with them for
his childhood. He remembered spending the rest of their life, and, with enough detertime fishing on the banks of a small stream mination, can follow in the footsteps of the
called Beaverbrook. From then on, Atiken great individuals who came before them.
was known as Lord Beaverbrook, for which
one of Calgary’s public high schools was
Kinjo is an authentic Japanese restaurant on McLeod trail offering authentic
Japanese food including sushi, tempura,
teriyaki and varieties of Japanese home
style dishes and delicacies. Kinjo is also famous for its sushi bar with an outstanding
selection of fresh fish.
The restaurant is set up with booths
on one half, surrounding the central kitchen
area, so that customers can see the chefs as
they work, preparing dishes and rolls using traditional tools and methods in a quite
small crowded space. Though the kitchen
area is small and surrounded by customers
looking in, the chefs all seem to form a very
cohesive unit; they all work together in an
assembly line that glides along efficiently
and smoothly. On the other half of the restaurant, up against the other half of the circular kitchen area are tall bar stools appealing more to individual or small groups of
diners.
The term sushi comes from an
ancient grammatical form that is no longer used but literally means “sour tasting.”
Originally sushi was prepared by wrapping
sour fermenting rice around raw fish causing it to break down into its amino acids
and when served, the sour fish was eaten
and the rice was discarded. Contemporary sushi bears little resemblance to the
fermented fish served in fifteenth century
Japan, yet still takes many traditional elements with it. One of these traditions that
have been carried on for centuries is the
way the sushi is eaten and the certain faux
pas associated with consuming it correctly.
Traditionally the ginger served with the
sushi is meant to cleanse ones palette in
between pieces, putting ginger on top of a
sushi roll and eating them together would
be to mask the flavour and clash with what
the chef is trying to achieve. Wasabi is acceptable if one wants to enhance the flavour
slightly, but excess amounts of wasabi can
also be rude, piling wasabi on ones sushi
to show off is the equivalent to dousing a
perfect cut of beef with ketchup in a fancy
steakhouse. Soy sauce also should be taken
in miniscule portions as wasting soy sauce
is taboo in most traditional Japanese settings.
One need not worry about being
shunned at a restaurant like Kinjo if they
were to commit one of these sushi crimes
but should tread lightly if they ever travel
to Japan, in order to keep from offending
any of the chefs. In order to feel at home
in Kinjo, one needs only to be polite and
patient as the wait for a table can be long.
Customers should also keep an open mind
and try to mirror the cheerful attitude of the
staff, who say welcome in Japanese every
time a customer walks in the door, sing
you are my sunshine every time a couple
on a date eats at the restaurant and hands
out free Pocky, a Japanese candy, to women
and children.
The menu at Kinjo can be quite
daunting at first especially if one is trying
sushi for the first time, the idea of seaweed
and fish eggs can be very frightening for
some, but after a look through the menu
one will often find something they are
willing to try. Kinjo has something for everyone, from the very adventurous person
looking for an authentic experience to the
rookie sushi eater looking for something
safe and familiar. One can order a variety
of warm Japanese dishes such as chicken or
pork teriyaki and the delicious lightly battered shrimp or vegetable tempura. Sushi
rolls are a must of course, Kinjo provides a
small plate of four sampler rolls so customers can try those and then decide from there
or simply browse the menu and see what
looks appetizing . Sashimi, often appeals to
the more adventurous customer raw cured
fish such as tuna and scallops served without rice, can be a delicious alternative to
the conventional rolls. California rolls are
simple and refreshing with crab and cucumber and come in four pieces so customers should consider ordering some to start
off with. Kinjo also has a wide selection of
warm sushi rolls, which are deep fried in a
tempura batter and have enough sauce and
flavour that they can stand alone without
soy sauce or wasabi.
Kinjo also makes specialty rolls
such as the spider roll which fortunatley untrue to its name, is filled with soft shell crab
legs. It is a delicious and visually pleasing
dish that adds colour and flare to any meal.
Special roles are often topped with fresh
fruit such as strawberry or mango slices
and come in a variety of artfully designed
shapes, the dragon roll, made with tempura
shrimp looks like a rice dragon complete
with two little fish egg eyes. After customers have finished their meal, they should
consider if not filled up with fish and rice,
ordering something from the desert menu.
Kinjo’s deserts are interesting Japanese ice
creams with flavours like hazelnut, green
tea and coconut.
Kinjo is the perfect place for anyone looking to explore Japanese culture
while broadening their pallets horizons
without breaking the bank or spending
hours learning the finer details of Japanese
table manners. Until next time, foodies
should continue to travel the world through
their pallets and enjoy the finer things in
life, like a good meal at a favourite restaurant.
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High school is a time when many
people start to find their own personal styles
and learn to grow both in personality and
identity. While some may find that they
stayed relatively the same throughout high
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application. Next, using a ing so much. Then, using the method to find
medium blending brush, an appropriate angle from the waterline, apapply Sultry to the crease, ply the tape to the edge of eye following the
making sure to blend the waterline. Using tape will give a clean edge
colour in properly. For to the eyeliner, and make mistakes less likethose looking for a more ly. For those that only like to wear
dramatic look, using Sleek, a darker brown, on eyeliner and mascara, there is absolutely no
the crease which will add need to be left out of the fun! A simple but
overlooked way to make a simple eyeliner
more depth to the eyes.
To finish this look off, look pop is to change the colour. Basic eyeuse any liquid eyeliner liners typically comes in black; however, for
to create a cat eye effect, those looking for a change, many companies
the liquid liner featured in make coloured eyeliners. NYX makes an
the photograph is Kat Von inexpensive liquid eyeliner that comes in a
D’s Ink Liner in Trooper. variety of colours. For those looking for a
There are many differ- higher quality coloured alternative, Urban
ent methods to creating a Decay has a collection of coloured pencil
flawless and clean cat eye liners, 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencils, which
liner, but one of the most are highly pigmented and waterproof. Kat
important tips to hav- Von D also has a few coloured liquid lining flawless eyeliner is to ers. Switching up mascara colours is also a
make sure it matches with simple way to bring more attention to an evthe waterline, the area eryday look. While many drugstore brands
right above the lower lashes.
To match the eyeliner with
the waterline, simply follow
the waterline and where the
waterline ends, continue at
that angle and put a tiny dot
of eyeliner to indicate where
the eyeliner will end. Then
proceed to carefully draw a
straight line up from the end
up the waterline up to the
dot. From the tip of the line,
use the eyeliner to create a
small triangle that reaches
down to the upper lash line.
Once the eyeliner is in the
correct shape, fill in the triPhotos by Helen Trang
angle, and finish off by lining Spicing up an everyday look is extremely simple and can be fun
the rest of the lash line. Many people struggle with creat- do make coloured mascaras, often these
ing a perfect winged/cat eye liner, so if the colours do not show up very well on dark
above method did not yield a straight edge to lashes, so investing in a higher quality brand
the liner, there is an alternative that is faster would be a good choice for those with dark
and easier. For this method, rip off a decent eyelashes. Makeup is a fantastic way for peolength of scotch tape, and stick it onto the back of the hand and rip it off a few times; ple to express themselves and many people
this will prevent the removal later from hurt- consider it an artistic medium. With so many
different makeup looks, and a
variety of ways
to execute them,
there is always
the potential to
create
something new every
time someone
picks up a makeup brush. Using
the techniques
learned in this
article, one can
create their own
personal look;
there is absolutely no reason to not play
around with different colours
and products.
learn different ways of applying it, this article will get them on the right track. A popular style that is currently making a
comeback is retro makeup. This includes a
light eye shadow base, a dark and accentuated crease
line, and
a big dramatic cat
eye liner.
A
common finish to this
look is a
bright red
or
pink
matte lipstick. To try
and recreate this
look, start
off with a
white or
light gold
eye shadow. For
Flawless winged eyeliner is much easier to achieve than one might originally think
those that
school, many will find that their personal wish to continue with variations of this
style fluctuated throughout these three years. look, or just wish to be able to recreate
Whether or not someone chooses to include this look at any time, consider investmakeup as an aspect of their daily routine is ing in theBalm’s NUDE’tude palette,
purely their own personal choice; however, which is used in this look. First off, apfor those that want to start using makeup, or ply either Sassy, a white eye shadow,
or Snobby,
a light satiny gold colour, all over
the lid. Patting the eye
shadow on
with a medium brush
– instead of
swiping the
eye shadow
across
the
lid— which
works for a
more
even
and opaque Michaela Foley, Grade 12, rocks a gorgeous but simple retro glam makeup look
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What to warm up to at
winter comic conventions
By
Julianna Ackerman
Technology – If readers own a gaming sys
One’s knowledge from a different topic will be tested in this column each
month. To compliment Remembrance Day
on November 11, this month’s topic is on
World War II.
1. How many days did it take the Allies to
conquer Sicily starting on 10 July, 1943?
A) 38 days
B) 40 days
C) 42 days
D) 35 days
2. Where was the German Winter Line
located in Italy 1943?
A) North of Rome
B) East of the Apennine Mountains
C) West of the Apennine Moun-
tains
D) Between Ortona and Anzio
3. Which Normandy beach was the only
one to the North of Juno Beach?
A) Omaha
B) Gold
C) Sword
D) Utah
4. How many days did it take for the Canadians to take Juno beach?
A) Two days
B) One Week
C) One day
D) Less than a day
5. What nation sends Canada poppies
every year after Canadians liberated their
country in 1945?
A) Germany
B) Holland
C) Belgium
D) Italy
6. Who was Canada’s Prime Minister during the war?
A) Sir Winston Churchill
B) William Lyon Mackenzie King
C) Sir John A. Macdonald
D) Frank D. Roosevelt
7. Following Britain, on what day did
Canada declare war on Germany?
A) September 3, 1939
B) September 10, 1939
C) September 6, 1939
D) October 3, 1939
8. On what day (Asian Time Zones) did
Japan attack Pearl Harbor?
A) November 30, 1941
B) January 2, 1942
C) December 7, 1941
D) December 8, 1941
9. On August 19, 1942, what was the Allies Operation Jubilee also called?
A) Battle of Paris
B) Evacuation of Dunkirk
C) Battle for Rome
D) Battle of Dieppe
10. How many of the 360 dive-bombers,
torpedo planes, and fighters that the Japanese had lunched on Pearl Harbor, were
shot down?
A) All
B) 29
C) 200
D) 300
11. What were the main RAF (Royal Air
Force) planes used to the Battle of Britain
against the German Luftwaffe’s Messerschmitt Bf 109E and Bf 110C?
A) Hurricane Mk I and Flying Torpedo Mk II
B) Spitfire Mk I and Avro Lan
caster
C) Hurricane Mk I and Spitfire
D) Avro Arrow, Avro Lancaster
12. On what day did the German’s submit
to a total unconditional surrender?
A) May 11, 1945
B) May 7, 1945
C) May 6, 1945
D) May 10, 1945
13. On what day did the last group of German soldiers give up?
A) May 11, 1945
B) May 7, 1945
C) May 6, 1945
D) May 10, 1945
14. What days did the US bomb Hiroshima
and Nagasaki?
A) August 6, 1945 and August 9, 1945
B) August 6, 1944 and August 9, 1945
C) August 6, 1944 and August 9, 1945
D) August 6, 1945 and August 9, 1944
15. How many training bases were located
in Canada during the war?
A) 100
B) 95
C) 90
D) 105
There are usually two times in the tem (ideally a 3DS), they should bring it to
year there are comic conventions: spring and every convention they attend. Other people
winter. As November is approaching, winter bring theirs too and game data can be reconvention season is rolling around again. cieved (ex. Houses in Animal Crossing,
This is one of the most iconic convention weapon gems in Kid Icarus, and Miis for
seasons due to the festive themes, and with the StreetPass Plaza). Also bring a camera to
winter comes some challenges to face. If take pictures of favourite cosplays and whatreaders are interested
in winter conventions
and do not know
where to go, one of
Calgary’s
largest
winter conventions is
sure to please: Otafest Aurora 2014.
Otafest is
an organization that
holds two major
conventions
every
year: Otafest, in the
middle of May, and
Otafest Aurora, at
the end of November.
The conventions are
mainly anime-based
but there are panels
and other exhibits
hosted for TV shows,
comics, and movies.
Otafest holds all of
the major aspects of
comic conventions: a
Photo by Olivia Mushaluk
vendors’ alley, an artHomestuck cosplayers from Otafest 2013 who met through like interests
ists’ alley, and panels.
The vendors’ alley is where differ- ever else might be of interest such as obscure
ent vendors set up shop and have items like monuments and signs.
books, plushes, and shirts for sale. The art- Money – Money is required for admission
ists’ alley is where independent artists have and it is very difficult for fans to walk around
exhibits and their work is available as (but the campus without buying anything, so be
not limited to) prints, buttons, jewellery, and sure to bring more than enough. Much luck
keychains. Panels held could be (but are not is needed at large conventions to even get
limited to) Q&A with famous people, tour- close to the Vendors’ Alley because of the
large lineup, but at a smaller convention like
naments, and viewings of films and shows.
People who are regular “con-goers” Otafest Aurora, it is much easier to get in.
have their own routine when preparing for Rides – How to get to a convention depends
a convention, but this is much more diffi- on what transit is available, but public transit
cult when it is someone’s first time. If read- in cosplay is actually pretty fun. Sometimes,
ers plan on going to Otafest, or any sort of people on the bus or train will recognize
convention, in the near future, here are some one’s costume; however, if a private vehicle
is the choice mode of transport, it will not be
things to consider:
Cosplay – All of those people seen in photos difficult to find parking. Otafest Aurora takes
from conventions in costumes are cosplay- place in downtown Calgary, so any parking
ers, who likely put their costume together downtown is an option.
If Lancers are a fan of anything rethemselves. Cosplay is an important aspect of con-going, as when people cosplay, they lated to anime, the Japanese culture, manga,
are asked for photos, for hugs, meet others games, movies, etc, Otafest Aurora might be
with like interests, and can enter in cosplay a great way for them to spend their Saturday.
contests where there are prizes to be won. Aurora in the past has always proven to be
Cosplay is a good self-confidence booster, good time, and this year is just as promissince cosplayers receive plenty of positive ing. It takes place on November 29, 2014, at
the downtown SAIT campus. There is also a
feedback.
Attire – It is going to be cold at Otafest Au- banquet; those tickets can be bought online.
rora, so altering a cosplay to accommodate All regular admission is sold at the door for
warm clothing might be necessary. Most as- $25.00. If readers are thinking of going, start
pects of winter conventions are held indoors, working on a cosplay, grab some friends and
but participants will walk some off-campus head out! Happy convention-ing!
distance to get food for lunch or supper.
1. A) 38 days; 2. C) west of the Apennine Mountains; 3. C) Sword; 4. D) Less than a day; 5. B)
Holland; 6. B) William Lyon Mackenzie King; 7. B) September 10, 1939; 8. D) December 8, 1941;
9. D) Battle of Dieppe, 1942; 10. B) 29; 11. C) Hurricane Mk I and Spitfire Mk I; 12. B) May 7,
1945; 13. A) May 11, 1945; 14. A) August 6, 1945 and August 9, 1945; 15. B) 95
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November 2014
Seek some higher ground Students praise flex time 2.0
at the Higher Ground café
By
Matthew Tuckey
work, I believe that if it helps them refocus,
By Helena Gagnier
Coffee and tea drinkers will not
Caught in a whirlwind of home- be disappointed by the wide variety of hot
work and snow, many students are in des- drinks available on Higher Grounds menu.
perate need of a sanctuary in which they can All of the coffee is fair trade and certifithaw their frozen hands and escape from ably organic, one of the many efforts that
the stress of school. Higher Ground café in this café makes to be environmentally conKensington is an ideal place to relax, warm scious. The Tea Misto menu offers a wide
up, and socialize away from the howling of range of unique tea lattes, including the
the harsh winter
wind.
T h i s
trendy café is almost always bustling with people
of all ages, serving as an optimal
study site, date
setting, and meeting spot to catch
up with friends.
The atmosphere
is always lively,
hosting a constantly shifting
scene of customers looking for
their daily coffee
fix, or looking for
a more substantial meal. Always
casual,
Higher
Photo by Helena Gagnier
Ground makes it Higher Ground café is an ecclectic hangout for trendy coffee lovers
easy for one to feel
at home. Offering free Wi-Fi and a pletho- Snow Dragon, one of Higher Grounds most
ra of electrical outlets, this café is a great popular beverages. With a unique blend of
place to do homework with the white noise green tea, peppermint tea, and hot milk,
of a coffee shop continually humming an unusually delicious palette of flavours
and chattering in the background. Higher is created in the mouth of the customer.
Ground draws in an especially trendy flow Traditional chai lattes and London fogs are
of individuals, what with the entire back of also offered for the more classic tea drinkthe café being a glass atrium, a fireplace ers of Calgary, but the more adventurous
crackling in the corner, and local art lin- tea enthusiasts should not hesitate to try
ing the walls. It can definitely be described some of the stranger tea mistos offered on
as having a casual vibe, but it is often very the menu. For those with a sweet tooth, the
busy, sometimes to the point of being over- White Chocolate Chai latte is a guaranteed
way to warm up the spirit and satisfy sugar
whelmingly loud.
cravings.
“For those with a
The menu
“It’s a great place to relax and
sweet tooth, the
really just enjoy yourself,” says Lauren
offers
a
White Chocolate
Watson, a grade 11 student who frequents
wide variety
of
Higher Ground for its delicious food and
Chai latte is a
breakfasts guaranteed way to
calming atmosphere.
and lunch- warm up the spirit
In order to promote a healthier
es, as well
earth,
Higher
Grounds to-go cups are 100%
and satisfy sugar
as many
recyclable,
and
a discount is offered to anycravings.”
tasty treats
one who brings their own reusable travel
and piping
mug. Also, they no longer sell bottled water
hot drinks. One of the favourite sandwiches in order to spare the world of the harmful
among customers at Higher Ground is the impacts of the production of plastic bottled.
Mozzarella sandwich, an American inter- Filtered tap water is available, free, and
pretation of the traditional Italian caprese much more environmentally friendly.
salad. The delicately balanced flavours of If students are flooded with the
mozzarella, tomato, basil pesto and balsam- stress of school, they should not hesitate
ic dressing are bookended by the crunch of to flee to Higher Ground. Environmentoasted Italian ciabatta bread to seamlessly tally friendly, trendy, and tasty, this café is
bring the sunshine of Italy into the frozen an ideal location to take a break from the
heart of Calgary.
stresses of the outside world.
New additions to this school year
include flex time, a period in between periods 3 and 4 in which Lancers can go to any
class they are enrolled to access extra help
and finish homework. This year, flex time
experienced many growing pains including
students roaming the hallways and skipping
class.
The original flex time included a
system in which students would attend their
period 1 Monday class during flex time on
a Monday. On Tuesday students would attend their period 2 class. On Wednesday students would attend their period 3 class. On
Thursday students would attend their period
4 class.
On October 20, a new system, flex
time 2.0 was implemented and has been ap-
it is fine.”
Monfette also touched on why flex
time was not present in previous years. “This
year Alberta Education relaxed their rules on
how high schools schedules were organized.
Before, everything had to be exact and the
timetables were devoted solely to time in
classes. This year, high schools across Alberta have new systems similar to flex time,
though we are not all doing the same things.
Other schools have classes in the night and
early morning. We decided to put flex time
during the middle of the afternoon because
many students were unable to attend help
sessions before and after school.”
She also voiced her opinion on
why she thought flex time was important for
students. “We believe that flex time repeats
Photo by Matthew Tuckey
Owen Guo and Adam Pettigrew, both in Grade 10, use their Flex Time to study in the Band room
preciated more by Lancers than the previous system. Emily Lefroy, Grade 10, says “I
think the new flex time is better than the previous one because it’s more flexible to my
schedule and I can get help with any teacher
I want on a daily basis.” Lefroy is just one
of the students happy with the decision to
change flex time.
Sylvie Monfette, principal of Scarlett, is the one who implemented flex time.
The FEVER interviewed Monfette to get her
take on flex time. “I believe that flex time
offers a new side of school which was not
present in previous years. We had received
a main message from students and their parents from previous years: students experience much anxiety and stress from school.”
“One of the reasons we implemented flex time was so that students have a
break during the school day where they can
either get extra help or relax. The Zen room
in the auxiliary gym and the normal gym is
full every day and we have to turn students
away. We also have many students in the
cafeteria. Although many of them do not do
what you learn in post-secondary and university. Flex time gives a sense of ownership
and responsibility to students. They are allowed to choose any class they need extra
help in.”
Monfette touched on why the previous flex time was replaced by flex time
2.0. “We believed that the previous flex
time wasn’t flexible enough to students’
schedules. Students would often get stuck in
classes in which they didn’t need help in. If
you needed help in Math, but it was your flex
time day in ELA, you’d be thinking that you
could be getting much more done in Math
class.”
Monfette believes that flex time
could be changed again in the future. “We
are still taking suggestions on how we can
make Flex Time better.” If students have
any suggestions for Mme. Monfette you can
make an appointment or call the office.
With the new addition of flex time,
Lancers are expected to make full use of this
period, where they can either relax and refocus, or get extra help in class.
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Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School
The many benefits of opting to use clean language
By Lizzie Cobb
In every culture, language is an important way to express an individual’s feelings, thoughts, and values. There are terms
in every language, however, that are offensive or rude, and these words are becoming
more and more of the norm through the influence of movies and TV shows, and because so many people attempt to speak and
act the same as everybody else in order to fit
in. Sometimes, it may seem pointless to try
to work against the social tide of rude language, because everybody is doing it. There
are, however, many benefits to not using offensive terms and using clean language instead.
was wrong with the bus, that the bus is an
awful place to be, or that the student really
hates the bus. These are two very different
messages, made different by a single word.
Using clean language makes a
speaker seem much more articulate. When
a person uses a variety of adjectives instead
of using the same crude word over and over
again to describe things, their vocabulary appears to be much wider, which in turn makes
the speaker more articulate. In the world of
business, this is a significant advantage. For
example, in a job interview, an employer is
much more likely to hire a person who uses
clean, mature language rather than crass
language, because using a wide variety of
Photo by Lizzie Cobb
There is plenty of vocabulary in the English language that can be used instead of profane terms
Clean language makes people seem
more approachable and friendly. People who
use clean language seem kinder and less
likely to judge or to be rude to somebody,
making them seem more approachable, and
easier to be friends with. Using clean language helps to make individuals feel more
comfortable around each other. Often, people are uncomfortable because of the language being used in a group or one-on-one
setting, but are too nervous or shy to ask
their peers to stop using offensive language.
The use of clean language will prevent putting people in this awkward situation.
Using clean language is a much
more optimistic way of speaking. People
who use crude language in their day-to-day
interactions often come across as pessimistic
and angry, even when that may not be the
intention of a said person. When normal,
everyday words are preceded by an offensive term, their significance is needlessly
inflated. For example, if a student is chatting
about their bus ride home from school, and
they say “I got on the bus,” the bus is simply a means of transportation that the student
used to get home. If, however, the student
precedes the word “bus” with a profane
term, it conveys the message that something
precise vocabulary instead of repeating the
same crude terms will help to improve the
impression an individual makes on another
person.
Often, people can have a habit of using profane language that they are not aware
of. This is a problem because it becomes difficult to control in a situation where profane
language is absolutely unacceptable, such as
a formal job interview. It may seem difficult
to break a habit that one is not even aware of,
but it can be done. There are many tips and
tricks that can assist in breaking a bad habit.
An individual could inform somebody of the
habit that they are trying to break (this will
add some accountability to their efforts),
or write notes of reminder and encouragement to themselves in places they will see
throughout the day.
In the real world, offensive language is steadily becoming more and more
acceptable. By the time many Scarlett students reach adulthood, it may be that the use
of crass language will be the norm in all interactions - business and social. Scarlett students need to ask themselves if they really
want to live in that world, and if they want
to be the generation that makes that world a
reality.
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November has finally arrived, and ing in cold climates is staying warm, and
along with the crisp air comes the oppor- the best way to do so is with a timeless
tunity for students to show off their best essential. The wool coat has been around
fall wardrobe. The long and cold months since the early days of fashion and has
between summers can sometimes feel like reappeared virtually every season. The
a repetitive blur of chunky knits and drab ageless piece can be purchased in numerjeans that make fashion seem more tedious ous silhouettes and is quite versatile. This
than anything. Luckily students can spice season has especially interesting pieces to
up dull outfits with this month’s top trends. offer by dyeing the wool in various pastel
Being
comfortable is a
critical factor in
dressing for the
colder months and
designers seem to
have understood
that this season.
Military-inspired
ensembles have
quickly been incorporated into
numerous designers and brands
collections. Not
only is this trend
widely available,
but also it can be
acquired at diverse price points.
The comfy, yet
fashionable trend
has inspired everyone from retail stores such as
American Eagle
to couture houses
like
Balmain.
The best aspect of
this trend is that
it is fashionable
for both men and
women. An olive
green
military
coat paired with
a dark wash jean
Photo by Cleo Williams
and a classic shoe
would work well Kent Yacyshyn, Grade 11, Wears a fabulous military-inspired backpack
for both genders.
A subdivision of military fashion colours such as the cotton candy pinks and
is the re-popularised baggy cargo pant. The baby blues seen at Carven. Pulling off this
nineties trend has now been revamped and piece really comes down to the coat design
worn by numerous fashion bloggers such as one chooses. A robe inspired coat that ties
Karla Deras of karlascloset.com and Julie closed at the waist works well with ankleSarinana of sincerelyjules.com. The trick skimming trousers and a flat boot, while
to wearing this slouchy pant is to keep the straighter and boxier coats look best with
rest of the outfit structured, yet casual. Do a rolled jean and heeled boots. Although to
not go overboard with a tailored blazer or complete a look any well-fitted wool coat
a button-up, but also do not pair them with will add a touch of class.
Getting ready to dress for winter
an ill-fitting t-shirt. A classic white tee cov- ered by a fitted leather jacket will still keep can be a very dull moment in student fashthe outfit comfortable but the overall look ion, but by using military-influenced pieces
will be more polished. A couple of simple and picking the perfect coat, it can easily
rings or a minimal necklace will complete become interesting once again. The fade
into winter no longer has to feel so boring.
the look perfectly.
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Not-so-old dog teaches Oakland new tricks in politics
in an interview with HuffPost. “They have lican precinct seat in Milton, Washington.
no candidate to represent them.”
Boston Curtis ended up winning, 52 to 0.
Residential activists for the Occupy According to CBS San Francisco, In São Paulo, in 1958, a rhinoceros
Oakland movement are trying to unseat their Einstein’s political platform was presented from the São Paulo Zoo named Cacareco,
current mayor, Jean Quan, by pushing for on the morning of Thursday, October 2.
was a candidate for the city council elections
the candidacy of the loveable and furry Ein- Einstein has attended peaceful ral- as a protest vote against political corruption.
stein. Einstein is a young Catahoula hound lies and marches alongside his human coun- Even though the electoral offices did not acwith his own website supporting his efforts terparts, and has been a victim of police bru- cept him as a valid candidate, Cacareco still
with the introductory
“I like to run. A lot!
I mean A LOT! So
make no mistake, I
can make it all the
way to the finish
line.”
Because
Einstein is a dog, the
question is whether
or not Einstein will
be able to perform
his regular duties as
a mayor if he ever
won the position.
Some people believe
that Oakland should
paws and think about
the situation rationally. Mira Riselli,
Grade 11, says “It’s
stupid. How could
it possibly be good?
What on earth would
[the animal] do when
it is elected? Poop
on the carpets of the
mayor’s office?”
Some people may even worry
how Einstein will
perform with all of
the public aspects of
Photo By Rachel Esser
the job. It is a valid
Deke
and
Dixie
Esser
look
up
to
Einstein
as
an
inspiration
to
follow
their
political
dreams
and
become
mayors
of Calgary
concern to worry
about him sinking his canines into reporters tality with tear gas and flashbang grenades, won the election with 100 000 votes - more
than any of the other parties in that election.
or other members of the public. “I can tell which made him sick as a dog.
Einstein is dog-tired of police bru- The term “Voto Cacareco,” (or “ Vote Cayou that he’s never bitten anyone,” says Mi- chael Wilson, Einstein’s political advisor, in tality, and he is also fighting for animal and careco”) is commonly used today to describe
human rights, as well as maximum wage in protest votes in Brazil. Cacareco’s candidaan interview with the Huffington Post.
Though many have strong beliefs order to limit income inequality in his cam- cy also became the inspiration for the Rhithat Einstein has what it takes to be mayor paign. He is doggone fed-up with the way noceros Party of Canada, led by the famous
and makes a fetching candidate, it is legally current Mayor, Jean Quan, is running the rhinoceros, Cornelius the First.
In 1968, a boar hog named Pigasus
impossible.
city.
Despite the law against it, however, Einstein allegedly lacks the hunger The Immortal was nominated as a candidate
the supporters in Oakland are asking their and deception often required to make it in by the Yippies (Youth International Party),
fellow voters to cast a ballot for their home- the dog-eat-dog world of politics. Wilson, for the US presidential election.
A Rottweiler-Labrador retriever
dog and go against the county law stating however, does not believe that this will hurt that all people seeking office have to be citi- Einstein’s chances in the election. “We don’t mix named Bosco was elected as the mayor
zens and registered voters.
feel competing and trying to undermine our of Sunol, California from 1981 to 1994.
With all the doubts and controversy opponents serves the interest of people we’d A persistent cat named Morris ran
surrounding the situation, Wilson is staying like to serve.”
in the US presidential election in both 1988
While Einstein’s feat may seem and 1992, as well as the mayoral election in
strong and hopes to throw a bone to the peo- imPawsible, animals running for mayor is Xalapa, Mexico in 2013.
ple of Oakland on Einsteins behalf.
Wilson believes in Einstein, one not unheard of in. Often, the animal candi- Saucisse (or Sausage), a Dachsdog that is taking up politics as a statement dates act as a means of casting protest votes hund, was candidate for the 2001 municipal
to others who have it ruff and cannot be rep- or satirizing the political system, and are not elections in France. He only received 4% of
resented by other candidates.”It is legitimate considered legitimate. Whatever the reason, the votes so, with his failed political career
to wonder whether a dog can serve as mayor though, they are not uncommon.
behind him, eight years later he appeared on
of Oakland; but he provides a great voice One of the earliest examples of this the French version of the hit reality show
for low-income and otherwise marginalized occurrence was in 1938 when Boston Curtis, Big Brother (called Secret Story in France).
people who live in Oakland,” Wilson stated a brown mule, was a candidate for a Repub- The most successful story of an ani-
By Rachel Esser
mal mayor is that of the cat Stubbs, who is
the current mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska. He
has been mayor since the July of 1997.As of
2014, Stubbs is still the mayor, being viewed
more as a tourist attraction for the small
district by the general public in tourism.
Stubbs’ position is honorary, as Talkeetna is
only considered a “Historical District.”
Still, Mayor Stubbs is an honorable
member of society, and leads a seemingly
purrrfect life. Every morning, Stubbs goes to
a nearby restaurant and drinks out of a wineglass lined with catnip that has been left out
for him.
Stubbs was found by his owner,
Lauri Stec, manager of Nagley’s General
Store in town, in a cardboard box full of kittens in 1997. Stec chose the young Stubbs
because he had no tail, and led this underdog
(or cat) to a life of glory. Some people speculate that Stubbs being mayor is a result of
being elected following a successful write-in
campaign by voters who opposed the regular
non-feline candidates, but according to the
NPR, Stubbs could not have been elected as
a write-in candidate because the incredibly
small town “has no real mayor, so there was
no election.”
Even though Stubbs’ mayoral position is not quite official, the town of Talkeetna pre-furs to act like it is. Nagley’s General
Store now doubles as the very official office
of Stubbs the mayor of Talkeetna.
Stubbs’ political career has not always been easy. The mayor has been through
myriad mishaps and injuries, including: being shot by teenagers with BB guns; falling
into a restaurant’s deep fryer (which was
switched off and cool at the time, saving the
feline’s behind); accidentally hitching a ride
to the outskirts of Talkeetna on a garbage
truck; and, most recently, getting attacked
by a dog and requiring nine days in the hospital for extensive medical work requiring
donations from the public to pay for. Even
though it seems Mayor Stubbs has come
close to using up all nine of his lives, Talkeetna supports and loves their mayor dearly,
and is very much at peace in the world of
politics.
This concept of animals becoming
mayor is a strange one to most people, but
some students at Scarlett are quite accepting
of the idea.
“Personally, I would vote for Einstein because he seems to be economically
aware. His feces make good fertilizer.” Eric
Rattai, Grade 11, jokes. Rattai thinks that it
is a great idea to have animals for mayor to
get a fresh perspective on politics. Rattai,
along with many others, believes that every
dog has its day, and one day it might be Einstein’s.
Mayor Stubbs’ story of success can
stand as an inspiration to all animals with
big dreams to become politicians, especially
Einstein. Einstein’s path to becoming mayor
will definitely not be a walk in the (dog)
park.
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Calgary Wordfest hosts two bestselling authors for a talk
By Jessica Chen
On October 16, Calgary
Wordfest had the pleasure to host
a talk with two bestselling authors
as they made their way across Canada. Veronica Roth and Tahereh
Mafi, the authors of the Divergent
series and the Shatter Me series
respectively, presented at Knox
United Church about their books,
their writing, and their lives.
Divergent is a futuristic
dystopian trilogy. The concept of
the series is that a city is divided
into five factions, all based on one
virtue. Tris Prior transfers from
Abnegation, the faction valuing
selflessness, to Dauntless, the one
valuing bravery; through her training and initiation she uncovers a
plot to destroy the faction system.
The series follows her and her boyfriend, Four, as they work to resist
the oppressive system they live in.
Divergent has been made into a
film, with three more in the making.
Shatter Me is another dystopian trilogy about a girl named
Juliette, who has the power to kill
with a touch. At the beginning of
the Shatter Me series, Juliette has
been locked up in a prison for several years because of her power;
but her world changes when she
gets a new cellmate, Adam, who
helps her escape her prison. The
series focuses on her struggle with
learning to deal with her power.
Rather than being fantastical, the
series spins any supernatural elements as science fiction, calling
Juliette’s touch a genetic mutation.
Both Mafi and Roth are
young female authors, which is
very inspiring for many young
writers. They prove that if someone
is dedicated to what they do, then it
is possible to achieve what seems
almost impossible—to publish a
book in one’s early twenties. At the
Photo by Jessica Chen
Veronica Roth and Tahereh Mafi managed to cover numerous topics in a very short span of time
e v e n t , lished; and then, to never give up. activity she liked doing. Mafi did
a
fan They discussed their favourite and not start writing until she gradua s k e d least favourite parts of the publish- ated from university, even though
if there ing business: Roth hates writing she had a lifelong love of reading.
was any the first draft, but she loves rewrit- What she had read in university
a d v i c e ing and editing it, while Mafi loves had exhausted her love of reading;
for as- writing the first draft, but finds re- so instead of reading after univerp i r i n g writing and editing rather drab.
sity, she got inspiration from the
Besides talking about the books she had read as a teenager
young writers, writing and publishing business, and wrote from there. There was
and both the authors shared stories about little discussion about the author’s
a u t h o r s their lives and how their lives af- most recent books, but no one
a g r e e d : fect what they write. Some odd seemed to mind.
While the authors did
b e l i e v - questions such as, “What kind of ing that shoes do you like?” were asked, as not do a signing before or after
w r i t i n g well as more substantial questions. the event, or have time to talk to
a novel Both authors agreed that their lives fans directly, both Roth and Mafi
is some- as teenagers were very angsty, yet had signed many books beforet h i n g they both called themselves nerds. hand. The event was entertaining
one can Roth was in debate club. There and gave interesting insight into
do is the were stories about how they got the lives and writing habits of two
first step interested in writing novels. As great authors. This Wordfest event
get- soon as Roth discovered that she was a learning experience for fans
Photo by Jessica Chen to
The Divergent series by Veronica Roth is action-packed, romantic and incredibly enjoyable ting pub- could write stories, it was the only and aspiring authors alike.
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MOTHER 4: the fans take on a classic video game series
By Julianna Ackerman
On July 27, 1989, the first game
in a soon-to-be-known-as-legendary series
was released on a Japanese gaming system,
the Nintendo Famicom. This game is called
MOTHER, and followed the adventure of
a boy named Ninten and his friends, Ana
and Lloyd, whose goal is to defeat the alien
Gyiyg (pronounced “geeg”). Now, 25 years
later, the MOTHER fandom still lives on and
they’re creating a MOTHER game of their
own.
When the game first was released,
it was known as a “true masterpiece,” but
not around the world as it is today. In fact,
it was only released in Japan and was only
really known there. This changed when the
second instalment in the MOTHER series,
MOTHER 2, was released in 1995 worldwide as EarthBound for the Super Nintendo
(SNES). At first, EarthBound gained little
to no attention. A few years passed, and it
became a “hidden gem” on the SNES. After
the release of EarthBound, the series gained
more attention (since EarthBound’s protagonist, Ness, was featured in all of the Super
Smash Bros. games) and in 2006, the third
MOTHER game was released, MOTHER
3, again only in Japan. The entire series is
known for its turn-based gameplay, great
soundtrack, and witty humour.
The creator of the series, Shigesato all party members in order to progress; alItoi, announced that MOTHER 3 was the last though, trying to continue without the full
MOTHER game and he would not be making party would be difficult anyway, because
any more, but he would be interested in see- the party members help the player in battle.
ing what the fans did
Even more, they become
with the series. Knowthe main protagonist’s
ing the MOTHER fanbest friends.
dom and their dedica MOTHER
4
tion to fan projects
takes place in ideal(including a full transized vintage America
lation of MOTHER 3),
(an outside perspective
they took this as an
of America in the 80’s,
opportunity. A rag-tag
as did the rest of the
bunch from around the
MOTHER series with the
world got together and
exclusion of MOTHER
put their own spin on
3) and follows the adthe series: MOTHER
ventures of a young boy
4.
named Travis and the
Only a trailer
leader of a biker gang,
of the game has been
who get caught up with
released. From the
a group calling themaudio and video in
selves the Modern Men.
the trailer, it is specuThe art style of the game
lated that MOTHER 4
is a nod to MOTHER 3,
will be much darker in
as the sprites and dialog
theme than MOTHER
boxes are very similar
3. Brief summaries
and both games have a
Art by Julianna Ackerman
and character descrip- A fan poster depicting MOTHER
4’s party 16-bit design. Many othtions of the party members: Travis, Meryl, Floyd, and Leo er elements of MOTHER
members were also
4 reference the previous
released. The player’s party is a very impor- games. For instance, it carries on the main
tant aspect of the game, as they must acquire three virtues from the series: courage, wis-
dom, and friendship. Many characters and
figures made famous in the MOTHER series,
like the mysterious (and seemingly useless
in Super Smash Bros.) Mr. Saturn, will be
returning. The team has also stated that the
player will be able to name their party, because according to the MOTHER 4 FAQ, “It
wouldn’t be much of a MOTHER game if
you couldn’t.”
From what information has been
revealed, MOTHER 4 looks very wellmade, and the art is excellent. Without prior
knowledge, it could be taken for an official
Nintendo release. This is highly impressive,
especially since fan-made games have a reputation for being inferior to their predecessors.
MOTHER 4 is [being] programmed
from scratch in C++ using SDL, OpenGL
and FMOD. It will be a standalone game for
PC available on Windows, Mac, and Linux
systems. It will be completely free and is
planned for release this winter. If readers are
a fan of RPG gameplay, value a game with
a great story, or are interested in trying out
the fandom’s take on a classic game series,
they can sign up for the official MOTHER
4 newsletter and receive a notification when
the game is released. For more information
about the development team, the characters
and technicalities, the official project site is
www.mother4game.com.
Calgary’s annual Scream Fest another spooky success
Hunter, Witch’s Brew, and Lose an Eye. All terrifying activities Scream Fest provides, it cious and tasty foods. By Megan Wilson
carnival games were fun and easy to play. is no surprise it is the best Halloween event Scream Fest has been a part of Cal
Scream Fest is Calgary’s largest There was a reasonable amount of wins and in the city. gary’s Halloween celebration for years, and
and scariest Halloween attraction. With loses incorporated for the average person. Scream Fest was open
creepy haunted houses, spooky, and disturb- Each carnival game required Killer Cash from October 3 to
ing entertainment, Lancers were sure to have which could be bought at the pass booth.
November 1 and was
a great adrenaline rush after spending a night Another adrenaline-pumping enter- open from 7-12pm
at Scream Fest. midnight. Scream
Scream Fest was
Fest was really a big
filled with terrifying haunted
hit this year, with
houses such as, Bates Motel,
the amazing dediWhat Lurks in the Dark, Scary
cation and enthuTales, and Spook House. The
siasm of the staff. houses Walking with the
This terrifying, yet
Dead and Aliens were new
fun-filled event was
this year, and they were quite
popular as lines for
spooky! The Madhouse,
passes lasted from
and Buried Alive are charity
15-30 minutes. The
houses, and are smaller than
pass prices this year
the other haunted houses, but
were quite reasonthey were still just as frightenable, at $25 for a
ing.
general admission
to a $45 speed pass
Other entertainment
that took place at Scream Fest
which patrons could
Photo by Megan Wilson
Scary gore make up that can be done at Scream Fest
included Ryan Stock and Amuse to get into their
favourite haunted houses quicker, without with it getting better and better every year,
ber Lynn, carnival games, and
Photo by Megan Wilson
Zombie Paintball. Ryan Stock
the suspense of waiting in line. Scream this event is sure to stay with Calgary for a
and Amber Lynn have been A very cute carnival game prize that can be won at Scream Fest Fest was held at Stampede Park inside the long time. With the entertainment it prowith Scream Fest for about six
tainment choice was Zombie Paintball. This Grandstand Building. Guests were able to vides for adults and teens, it is no surprise
years. Their scary, and
year was the second year Scream Fest hosted get tickets to the event online or at the door. this scary and adrenaline pumping entertainsometimes gruesome, stunts and tricks made Zombie Paintball and it was really popular. It was entirely up to guests if they would like ment has gotten as popular as it has.
them the show of the night at Scream Fest. It is a shooting style game with moving tar- to dress up for the event. Costumes were not This event really is one that LancSome carnival games that entrants played gets, zombie props, and lasers which were mandatory, but there is no mask wearing on ers should try not to miss, for it is filled with
included: Wheel of Misfortune, Scary Gary, both terrifying and fun. All of the carnival Scream Fest property. Concession stands entertainment that will last through the night.
Bowels of Hell, Feed the Demon, Head games were very entertaining and from the were set up at the sight, with plenty of deli-
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Superhero ShowdownDeapool vs. Shazam
Superheroes come in all shapes and
sizes. Their ages, appearances, skills, mentalities, and even values, as well as methods
differ drastically from one to another. Their
levels of maturity may also vary. Most superheroes are quite mature, their job – that
being fighting crime – demands it.
There are, though, those who like to
bring some humour and take a light-hearted
approach to crime fighting. Billy Batson,
also known as Shazam, is just fifteen years
old when he receives his power, thus, it is
understandable that he may choose to take
crime fighting a little less seriously than
some of the other, more brooding and dark
heroes. On the other hand, some heroes are
simply young at heart.
Wade Wilson, Deadpool, is known
for his plentiful, and sometimes inappropriate, arsenal of jokes. While Deadpool and
Shazam can both be described as immature,
it is for different reasons. A battle between
them, though, would be sure to be filled with
jokes. A showdown, however, is no joke,
and the only way to determine which hero is
better.
Origin
Shazam starts off as fifteen year
old Billy Batson. Batson’s parents were
killed when he was young, by Black Adam
who later becomes Shazam’s arch nemesis.
He arrives at his newest foster home after
bouncing around from foster home to foster
home. While there, he is summoned by the
Wizard of the Rock of Eternity. The Wizard
is looking for someone of pure good to be his
champion against Black Adam, an ancient
magical warrior, though he cannot find anyone worthy. When summoned, Batson tells
the Wizard that there is no such thing as a
purely good person. The Wizard, accepting
what Batson tells him as truth, deems Batson
worthy, as he is at least willing to try to be
good. The Wizard gives Batson the magic
word “Shazam,” which transforms him into
the homonymous hero. Though Batson, at
first thinks of using his newfound powers
for personal gain, after a battle with Black
Adam, he commits himself to protecting the
world from evil.
Deadpool may have started off as
Wade Winston Wilson; that is the name most
people know him as, though some believe his
real name is Jack. Similar to Batson, Wilson
grew up as a normal kid in a dysfunctional
family. He ran away as a teen and joined the
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though he did become some useful training.
After that, he decided to become a mercenary. He moved around the globe, changing
his name and appearance as needed, carrying out assassinations, though he only killed
those he thought deserved death. Eventually, he found out he had cancer. This led
him to sign up to be a part of the Weapon X
Program, a weapons development program
spearheaded by the Canadian government.
There, he was injected with Wolverine’s
healing factor. This healed him of his cancer, and he began work as an operative of
Department K, the branch of the government
in charge of the Weapon X project. After a
mission went awry, he was sent to the Hospice, a place for failed superhuman operatives. There, he was experimented on and
tortured by a mad scientist and his assistant.
During his time there, he became affiliated
with the cosmic entity Death. Under her instruction, he killed his recently-lobotomised
friend. This was punishable by death at the
Hospice, so they tore his heart out. Wilson’s
healing factor, however, regenerated a heart
and he along with the other patients escaped
the Hospice. Wilson then took on the name
Deadpool, after the “deadpool” the Hospice
workers placed bets into according to how
long they thought each patient would live.
Both heroes had rough upbringings
and both faced challenges. Shazam’s origin,
though, was brought about by the Wizard.
While Deadpool too had help in attaining
superpowers, he made himself a mercenary,
and his will is evident throughout his origins, as he always survives even when faced
with horrors such as the Hospice. Therefore,
Deadpool takes this round.
Abilities
When it comes to powers, Shazam’s
are difficult to match. When the Wizard gave
Batson the magic word “Shazam,” he also
gave him the genius of Solomon, the lightning blasts of Zeus, the strength of Hercules, the speed of Mercury, the will of Atlas,
and the power of Achilles. For this reason,
Shazam is often referred to as the world’s
Mightiest Mortal. His powers range from
cosmic intelligence to godly strength and include teleportation, healing, and flight. His
powers are great enough to match Superman’s, whose superpowers are largely regarded as possibly the strongest. Shazam is
nearly indestructible and immortal, though
not completely. While in Shazam form it
may be nearly impossible to beat him, how-
ever, in his regular form he is but a kid, and
thus all too vulnerable. Enemies can try to
trick him into saying “Shazam” during a battle and, if successful, would strip him of all
his powers, leaving him nothing more than a
kid, hardly the formidable foe for most villains. This is not the easiest thing to do, however, and as long as he stays in his champion
form, he has little to fear.
Deadpool too has next to nothing
to fear. His healing factor gives him regenerative abilities, making him near immortal.
Even when he had his heart ripped out, he
did not die. A new one was regenerated and
he kept on living. His inability to die makes
him virtually unstoppable, as even killing
him will not stop him. His deaths even work
out to his favour, as he has developed a close
relationship with Death, an excellent ally
to have. In addition to that, he is a highlyskilled mercenary. His skillset includes agility, stamina, excellent marksmanship, and
unarmed combat training. He is a master of
many weapons, and carries two swords with
him at all times, though he will also use guns.
As an assassin, he is also an expert at stealth,
knowing how to avoid detection when necessary. His skills, along with his immortality, make him fearsome to most, though he
does soften his intimidating reputation with
his unerring sense of humour. If jokes could
kill, his would sure do the trick.
Shazam and Deadpool both have
their strengths and weaknesses. They are
both masters in their own right, one with superhuman powers, the other with advanced
training and incredible healing abilities. Certainly, no villain would want face against either of them, and therefore it has to be a tie.
They are both incredibly powerful, though
a battle between
the two would
be more comedic
than epic, and the
most likely scenario would be
Shazam
killing
Deadpool
over
and over again,
with
Deadpool
simply regenerating time and time
again.
Costume
When it
comes to costume
selection, Shazam
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has it easy. When he transforms from boy
to Shazam, his clothing magically changes
into his suit as well. It is red with a goldlined white cape and a large lightning bolt on
his chest. It is quite bright, in contrast with
the dark suits most other heroes prefer. It is
bold and bright, though, and it declares he is
not afraid of anyone. Shazam does not need
to blend in with the shadows or use stealth,
as he is so powerful he has nothing to hide
from. His costume tells villains that they
have to watch out for him, for he is strong
and fearless and will go after them, should
they attempt any evil. It also is clearly a superhero suit, which lets people know who
he is. Seeing Shazam’s bright suit can help
calm people, as well as inspire bravery and
hope in them.
Deadpool’s suit on the other hand,
is a little less obvious. Like Shazam, he
wears all red in the form of a red bodysuit. It
has black panels on his shoulders and along
the sides of his ribs, as well as around his
ankles. He wears a belt with his symbol, a
round black face with red lining, on it that
works as a sort of utility belt, where he can
keep gadgets and anything else he needs. His
suit also covers his entire head, with large
black ovals over his eyes. Strapped to his
back, he has his two swords he uses for battle. Overall, his costume does not have the
distinct look of that of a superhero; however,
it does look intimidating, and it does send
the message to villains that they ought to be
afraid should they cross paths with Deadpool.
In the costumes round, it is a close
call. Both Shazam’s and Deadpool’s costumes are aesthetically pleasing, and serve
their purpose. Shazam’s marks him as the
world’s most powerful mortal; while Deadpool’s identifies him as the mercenary many
fear. However, Deadpool’s has the cool-factor that Shazam’s lacks. It may not be the
more superhero-style costume of the two,
but it is the more intimidating of the two, and
the darker details mark him as the threat to
evil he is.
The winner of this showdown, winning two rounds, is Deadpool. Both heroes
display great strengths, and both quite a
force to be reckoned with; however, as only
one can be the winner, Deadpool has to take
this one. Though Shazam is incredibly powerful, the world’s Mightiest Mortal has to be
defeated by the Regenerating Degenerate in
this showdown.
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The Blood of Olympus is a wonderful conclusion
By Jessica Chen
On October 7, the much-anticipated
fifth and final novel to Rick Riordan’s The
Heroes of Olympus series was released. The
Blood of Olympus concludes The Heroes
of Olympus and brings an end to the Camp
Half Blood verse and the stories of Percy
Jackson and Annabeth Chase. These stories
have been in the making since the first book
of Percy Jackson and the Olympians was
published in 2005.
The Camp Half-Blood verse
focuses on the classical (Greek and Roman)
pantheon of gods in the modern day, who do
exactly what they used to do in the classical
era: wreak havoc on the world and have
children with mortals. The nine protagonists
of The Heroes of Olympus—seven demigods
of the prophecy that is central to the series
and two others—are children of the Greek
and Roman gods. At the conclusion of the
last book, The House of Hades, the seven
of the prophecy had left for Athens on
their ship the Argo II, in order to confront
the Earth Mother Gaea where she would
rise. Two other demigods, Reyna and Nico,
were leaving for Camp Half-Blood in New
York, on the brink of war with their Roman
counterparts. This left The Blood of Olympus
with a clear goal: defeat Gaea and stop the
war between the camps.
For a series that is usually packed
with action, in The Blood of Olympus,
relationships and character development take
precedence over fighting. It is surprising for
the finale, but it is by far one of the best parts
of The Blood of Olympus. On the Argo II, the
friendship intensifies between the demigods,
especially between Piper and Annabeth, as
well as Jason and Percy. The platonic bond
between the seven main demigods is stronger
than it has been in any other book. This is
saying something, because the friendships
are usually very strong.
Romance also takes a backseat to
friendship, for the most part—a relief to fans
who were getting tired of all the romance,
but still immensely satisfying to fans who
like a few key moments of romance between
the main couples.
The Blood of Olympus introduced
the points of views of Reyna Ramirez- Percy’s mental state upon returning from that fans have been clamouring for: for the
Arellano and Nico di Angelo, two minor Tartarus seems to be fine, but on a second first time in eight novels, he has a home,
characters elevated to main character status read, it is clear that they are enduring some many friends who care about him, and even
in this instalment. The depth with which the form of post-traumatic stress. Instead of an implied future boyfriend, which is the one
characters were explored is phenomenal. having Percy carry out a plot that Riordan aspect that almost all fans are thrilled about.
Both characters had been mysterious ones had been hinting at in The House of Hades Leo Valdez finds his immortal girlfriend
before The Blood of Olympus, with more as he becomes angrier and unsympathetic Calypso again, as well as his automaton
secrets than any of the others; yet both of to the gods, in The Blood of Olympus he dragon, yet no one back at Camp Half-Blood
them were fan favourites. For the first time, instead becomes guilt-ridden with the anger realizes he is alive after the battle with Gaea.
this novel allows readers to fully occupy
The
other
characters
the minds of two of the most popular
have less specific conclusions, but
characters and watch them develop from
The Blood of Olympus ends more
cold, distant people to characters who
positively than any other book
are beginning to warm up to everyone
has, with minimal carnage and
and accept themselves.
no cliffhangers. Unlike The Last
The action in The Blood of
Olympian, which was a conclusion
Olympus is just as good as it was in the
that was fully wrapped up before
previous novels. Riordan writes fight
making way for The Heroes of
scenes to keep readers on their toes;
Olympus, The Blood of Olympus
there is plenty going on simultaneously
leaves only hints of something more
but none of it ever seems confusing or
to come, with no definite answers
hard to keep track of. There are some
to anything. And with Riordan
negative points about the fighting,
writing yet another series based
though. The events that happen during
on mythology set in the modern
the climactic fight with Gaea was
day—Magnus Chase and the Gods
heavily foreshadowed, so it may not
of Asgard, set to release on October
come as a surprise to seasoned readers.
8, 2015, there may indeed be more
One of the strange things about the fight
to come, as the surname “Chase”
Photo by Jessica Chen
scenes is that Percy and Annabeth, both
is shared between Annabeth and
considered to be the best fighters and The Heroes of Olympus is a ridiculously entertaining Magnus.
Percy the most powerful demigod of the and funny series, one that is sure to please everyone
As for definite new
series, are not usually featured. Neither
instalments in the Camp Half Blood
of them had chapters devoted to their point he was harbouring in the previous books and verse, Riordan plans to release the third short
of view, either, which many fans had been is shown to have separation anxiety from story crossover with his second mythologylooking forward to, in order to see how Annabeth. Their incompetency in battles based series in the spring of 2015, called
well they coped after falling into the depths may also be a result of it.
The Crown of Ptolemy, featuring the main
of Tartarus. For the conclusion of such a
Riordan decided on an open-ended characters of The Kane Chronicles and Percy
beloved series to feature so little of the main conclusion rather than an epilogue as series Jackson and the Olympians. On August 18,
characters that fans have known for almost like Harry Potter has done. While many 2015, a sequel to Percy Jackson’s Greek
ten years was somewhat disappointing.
are critical of this type of ending it leaves a Gods, a supplemental mythology book, is
The tone of The Blood of Olympus somewhat satisfying ending for all readers, also set to be released, titled Percy Jackson’s
is more subtly dark than any of the other rather than a perfect ending for only some Greek Heroes. This book will be about
books. Riordan excels at writing for all readers. The best thing about the conclusion Ancient Greece’s heroes, and like Percy
age groups. Many middle grade books are is that all characters are promised a happy, Jackson’s Greek Gods is sure to be chockperfect for their age but seem juvenile to although bittersweet ending (spoilers full of Percy Jackson’s trademark sarcasm
older readers, and some others grow far too ahead!).
and humor. So while there may not be any
dark for their marketed age as the storyline
Percy and Annabeth finally get new stories featuring Percy Jackson, or the
progresses. Riordan manages to show the some peace and quiet together after ten demigods of the Seven in the works, at least
darkness and how far the stakes are raised books’ worth of having to fight for their lives fans have something to look forward to—a
while being outwardly light-hearted and and a fall into hell—literally. Nico di Angelo reassurance that a beloved series is not truly
comedic. For example, Annabeth and also gets his well-deserved happy ending over.
We Day 2014; The Year of Empowerment starts now
by Psalm Tesalona
On November 3, 16,000 students,
teachers and guests from all over Alberta
filled the Saddledome in downtown Calgary
filling the stands with their energy for Alberta’s third We Day.
We Day is a motivational conference that happens in multiple cities across
North America and the UK. Thousands
upon thousands of youth go into the stadiums the conferences are held at and leave
with eyes that see a world full of opportunity. The conference was created by Free
the Children, an international charity with a
goal to inspire youth to become people who
actively change the world, founded by Marc
and Craig Kielburger. We Day promotes the
idea that there is power in numbers. At their
conferences, they urge people to abandon
the idea that one must work by oneself and
take up the idea of collaborating with others
to move from me to we.
Every year We Day presents goals
that they will be trying to reach to the youth
like; raising ten thousand dollars to build
schools in third world countries for example. The youth then work year-long to
achieve their goals as a Me to We group,
and make an even bigger changes in their
communities and the world in their own
ways.
This year, the speakers at We Day
encouraged thousands of youth to think of
this year as “The Year of Empowerment.”
The program was set up like a school schedule, the four main points they wanted to explain were presented as class periods, and
the speakers were referred to as teachers.
We Day Alberta did not only consist of teachers, and classes. Award-winning
artists Nikki Yanofksy, Kardinal Offishall,
JRDN, Alyssa Reid, Karl Wolff, Virgina to
Vegas, and Neverest filled the arena with
their music and got everybody dancing.
The first “class” was about Economic Empowerment and was taught by
the director of the Free the Children Kenya
and Ghana program, and expecting mother,
Robin Wiszowaty. The audience heard the
testimonies of Faith and Juliet—girls that attend Free The Children Secondary Schools
in West Africa. The two students expressed
their gratitude to everyone who has helped
improve their learning environment through
donations and fundraising. Audience members really got the chance to hear how even
the smallest of their donations were helping
change the world for the better.
The second class taught the audience how to empower others using technology. The students and teachers that made up
the audience stood to their feet for Spencer
West, giving him a well-deserved standing
ovation, clapping and cheering until West
humble asked the crowd to take a seat.
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The Raven Cycle series awakens readers’ bookshelves
By Loula Agelopoulos
While October may have
been devoid of the snow many
have come to expect, winter is
coming. To some, this might mean
long days snowboarding in the
mountains, day trips to Lake Louise, or ice skating on frozen ponds;
to others, the perfect snow day entails something along the lines of a
cuppa tea and a good book. Reading is a great way to enjoy downtime; it allows readers to feed the
part of them many overlook: their
imagination.
Books are like teleportation devices. Opening a book is
opening a portal into a new world.
With every word, paragraph, page,
readers are pulled deeper and deeper into the story. No book achieves
this as well as The Raven Cycle.
Written by Pintz award
winner and bestselling author,
Maggie Stiefvater, The Raven Cycle is a tale like no other. It consists
of four books: The Raven Boys,
The Dream Thieves, Blue Lily, Lily
Blue, and a fourth untitled book.
The first book was released September 2012, and Blue Lily, Lily
Blue was released on October 21,
2014.
The series initially focuses on Blue Sargent—a girl from a
family of psychics who possesses
no psychic powers herself, but
amplifies those of others— and
Richard Campbell Gansey III, one
of the boys who attend Aglionby though, Blue offers her assistance. readers to stop and contemplate
Academy, the private school in Thus, she joins Gansey, along with whether the legends could, in fact,
Henrietta which is the town Blue his friends, on his crusade to wake hold any truth.
While magic is a focus of
lives in. Blue has always been told the sleeping king.
The premise in itself is the plot, the story does not revolve
by her psychic family that if she kisses her true love, he will die. utterly enthralling. Unique and around it. The hook of the novel
This has never been a problem for interesting, it attracts the reader is the effortless storytelling Stiefher, as she has elected to simply from the outset. While the idea vater imbues with the magical aspect of the story.
never kiss anyThe story is well
one. However, on
paced, starting
St. Mark’s Eve,
off a little slow
when the ghosts
and then picking
of those to die in
up momentum as
the coming year
the story unfolds.
walk the Corpse
The series is not
Road, Blue, who
just about magic,
can never see
though, it is very
the ghosts, sees
character-driven.
Gansey’s. She is
Stiefvater protold this means
vides extensive
that either he is
backstory, as she
her true love or
does in all her
she will kill him.
novels, without
Knowing the two
forcing it upon
options are closethe reader. She
ly related, she
Photo by Loula Agelopoulos
weaves it into the
is determined to
The Raven Cycle features several Tarot Card readings, a method often em- story so the finavoid him.
Gansey, ployed by psychics to read one’s fortune but not usually for one’s future ished product is
though, is on a
seamless. Stiefmission of his own. He is relent- of sleeping kings is far from new, vater does not rush the story along;
lessly searching for Gelndower, a Stiefvater sets it in a contemporary she takes her time to tell it as she
so-called sleeping king. Gansey world, making it feel very real. She sees fit.
The series follows the
believes he will find him on the hides it in the nooks and crannies ley line running through Henrietta; of the world most do not spend character’s lives, not just their
but when he runs into trouble, he much time thinking of, leaving the quest. This is one of the great chardecides to seek aid from the local reader wondering if it truly is there. acteristics of The Raven Cycle;
psychics. When Gansey goes to While some might be sceptical, it is filled with scenes and chapBlue’s family for help, they deny with The Raven Cycle, Stiefvater ters that seemingly do little to adhim. Against her mother’s wishes, forces even the most empirical of vance the search. These chapters
Gone Girl thrills fans in theatres
By Misha Mustaqeem
Gone Girl is a story about
Amy Dunne and her husband, Nick
Dunne. Nick is a ordinary person
who was laid off from his job and
has since moved to Missori, with
his wife Amy. Amy goes missing
and Nick is blamed for her disappearance. As the film progresses,
Amy’s fate becomes more uncertain but so does Nick’s.
The story is told in flashbacks and in the present, with Amy
filling the former and Nick filling
the latter in order for the audience
to solve the mystery. There is a
plot twist that is so shocking and
mezmerizing that people will be
left for days questioning the very
truth of good and evil.
The film is masterfully
directed by David Fincher, who is
responsible for such films as The
Social Network and Fight Club;
the former responsible for bringing Fincher into the “Oscar bait”
list, and the latter responsible for
becoming a cult phenomenon,
mainly among teenagers. Many of
Fincher’s shots resemble are works
of art all on their own, and Fincher
uses this technique to brilliance.
For example, many of the shots in
Gone Girl are tinted, darkened, and
color-corrected to make it look like
as if a painter was painting every
frame.
Ben Affleck who plays
Nick is able to draw on personal
experience as he resembles Nick.
His performance is mezmerising
as a troubled and almost desperate
man who is accused of murdering
his wife and being burned by the
media. In real life, Affleck was
never accused of murdering his
wife but has been burned by various media circles.
Rosamund Pike (who is
unknown to many) plays a breakout role as Amy. She does not compromise her role with clichés; instead she projects the performance
of Amy in the book which is con-
verted to film perfectly. Much like
Affleck, Pike resembles Amy in a
mental and physical way, which
is very surprising because she is
barely even known to many moviegoers, besides her role in the James
Bond film Die Another Day.
Gillian Flynn (who wrote
the novel herself) wrote the screenplay to make sure that the book
would not be cut nor altered. The
fact that Gillian Flynn is both a
skilled novelist and a great screenwriter should be a wake up call for
the studio who is producing the
Percy Jackson film series to reboot
the series and hire Rick Ricordan
as the screenwriter.
In short, Gone Girl is a
thriller, a romance, and a disturbing mystery of the highest order,
and the best film of the year.
Gone Girl is rated 18A
for aggressive coarse language,
brief gory and sexual violence, and
portrayals of sexual activity, all in
a disturbing context.
blend in perfectly with the story,
though, working to advance character development, introduce new
ideas and magic, or simply create
a greater attachment between the
reader and the characters. This is
one of Stiefvater’s distinct authorial traits: she takes the time to make
the characters real. Even the most
insignificant or least likeable of
characters have personalities and
backstories that have been expertly
created with more intricacy than a
handmade afghan.
Though The Raven Cycle is the best of her writings, the
epitome of her work thus far, it is
not alone in its greatness. All of
Stiefvater’s novels are more than
just books. The reader gets to experience the story they are given
through her skilful writing style.
Her voice may be one of the most
natural out there right now.
When thinking about how
to spend the snow-filled days that
are surely coming, one needs to
look no further than Stiefvater’s
books. Anyone who has read the
first two books in The Raven Cycle
can finally read the much-anticipated Blue Lily, Lily Blue, while
those who have yet to read any of
the books can immerse themselves
into a world that will stay with
them long after the last page. Stiefvater also has several other books,
including the Shiver trilogy and the
Scorpio Races, in case this winter
is a long one. Book Your Road Test Online
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Taylor Swift flaunts her new style with her album, 1989
shifts genres and trades her signa- has always wanted to collaborate
By Wynter Laboucane
ture guitar riffs for upbeat, 80s- with. The song describes what it
At the age of 24, Taylor inspired synthesizer hooks.
was like for Swift when she first
Swift has achieved countless mile- Lyrically, the album does moved to the city in early 2014. It
stones, including seven Grammy not disappoint. Swift’s songs on was released as the second single
awards, fifteen American Music 1989 are more mature than her from 1989. “I approached moving
Awards and twelve Billboard Mu- past works, as she has struck a bal- there [New York] with such widesic awards. On October 27 2014, ance between poetically profound eyed optimism and sort of saw it
she hit yet another one with the re- commentary on heartbreak, and as a place of endless potential and
lease of her fifth studio album en- addressing subjects like moving possibilities. You can kind of hear
titled 1989. In the first 24 hours of through her problems and shaking that reflected in this music and this
its release, 1989 sold over 600,000 off the negativity that gets thrown first song especially,” Swift states
copies, making it the best opening at her. Songs like “Shake It Off,” in an interview for E! Online.
day for an album this year. 1989 “Welcome To New York,” and The third track, “Style,”
sold an approximate 1.287 million “Bad Blood” are reflective of the is speculated to be about Swift’s
copies and counting
ex-boyfriend
Harry
in its opening week,
Styles, member of Britbeating Eminem’s
ish boy band, One Di2002 release, “The
rection. The song was
Eminem Show,” for
teased by Swift via
biggest week one
Twitter many months
sales.
before the release of the
S i n c e
album and was highly
she broke onto
anticipated by Swift’s
the scene with her
fanbase (referred to as
breakout
single
“Swifties”). The song it“Tim
McGraw”
self is extremely catchy,
in 2006, Swift has
maybe even more so
been known as “the
than “Shake It Off”. The
girl who dates too
chord progression used
Photo by Wynter Laboucane
many boys” bein the first verse almost
The album comes with one of five sets of thirteen polaroids
cause the content
paints a mental picture
of her music often includes refer- new outlook she is taking with her of driving through New York at
ences to relationships and crushes music, and her life in general.
night. The chorus becomes a very
The album begins with happy hook reminiscent of a sumshe has. Her sound has been quite predictable for the past eight the song “Welcome To New mertime top 40 hit, making it very
years; she usually sounds like a York,” written by Swift and On- easy to dance to. No other song on
pop song with vague country ele- eRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder, 1989 is quite like “Style.”
“Wildest Dreams,” the
ments. With 1989, she completely one of many people who Swift thirteen track album’s ninth song,
sounds incredibly similar to the
instruments and lyrical and vocal
style often used by “Summertime
Sadness” singer Lana Del Rey.
The song itself describes Swift’s
last request to an ex, which is
for him to “say you’ll remember
me/standing in a nice dress, staring at the sunset.” The following
track, “How You Get The Girl,”
is a play-by-play of how to “get
the girl.” Swift describes how one
should “stand there like a ghost/
shaking from the rain” and wait
for the girl to open the door, then
“remind her how it used to be” in
order for their relationship to continue on.
As a break from the otherwise upbeat, optimistic vibe
of 1989, the album’s final three
tracks have a slower, reflective
feel to them. “This Love” (track
eleven) opens with the lines “clear
blue water/high tide came and
brought you in,” which could be
symbolic of a love of Swift’s being taken away from her by something out of her control. Later in
the song, she describes how “this
love came back to me,” which offers optimism and hope to some
who have lost someone they
loved. After “This Love,” the album hits its darkest point with “I
Know Places.” The song is in a
minor key the whole time, except
the chorus when it transitions into
a major key, reflective of her optimism for finding somewhere Swift
and her love interest “won’t be
found” by the paparazzi, who have
been known to obsess over Swift’s
personal life in the past.
The final song, “Clean,”
is a hopeful close to the album.
It describes how Swift is “finally
clean” from the impairment a relationship had been causing her.
It evokes a feeling of her moving
on from the things that she had
been so hung up over before she
moved to New York, most notably her aforementioned relationship with Harry Styles. The song
was co-written by one of Swift’s
role models, British singer/songwriter Imogen Heap. Heap is an
indie-folk artist who often utilizes
the same instruments in her own
music as Swift did on 1989, so
the two shared a similar vision for
what the song should sound like.
Overall, the whole album is a beautiful compilation of
what could very well be Swift’s
best work to date. It is completely
different from anything on Taylor
Swift, Fearless, Speak Now, or
Red, yet somehow still sounds true
to Taylor Swift style. This album
would be a good fit for one who
loves Swift’s work, or one who
did not like Swift’s “old” sound
but would be willing to give her a
try now.
discomfort. Overall, the plot was a
bit predictable, but there were multiple plot twists to keep the film interesting.
The soundtrack was incredible and very impressive for
anyone with a taste for modern
country music, or for any who
enjoys catchy songs with great
instrumentals. The music fit the
movie setting perfectly, with artists and music influenced by Cajun culture. Every selection had a
slightly bluegrass, folk, or country
sound to embrace the Louisianan
background of the movie. Numerous big-name artists and bands had
tracks featured in the motion picture like Colbie Callait, and Kacey
Musgraves. Some exceptionally
catchy songs to look for in the
movie are “Dream Girl” by Hunter
Hayes, and “I Did with You” performed by Lady Antebellum.
As for technical detailing and production, there were no
faults to be seen. Digital effects
were on point and very believable,
while sound effects were executed
with precision. The overall quality
was very good, and the filming was
professional- grade.
The film’s casting was
very well done, with well-known
as well and up-and-coming actors playing the main roles. Both
Marsden with Monaghan and
Bracey with Liberato displayed
real chemistry between their characters, which enhanced the movie
experience greatly. Combined with
the script adaptation from Sparks’
book, the screenplay was very believable and enjoyable.
As mentioned before,
The Best of Me attained its high
expectations and demands with an
impressive entertainment factor to
the audience. It was well-made in
many aspects of the film, and did
not disappoint. For anyone looking
for a heartfelt and dramatic cinematic escape, The Best of Me is the
film for you.
The Best Of Me adaptation meets best expectations
By Becca Havens
and their actions that led up to
As yet another long- them again, and to remember why
awaited book-to-movie adaptation of renowned author Nicholas
Sparks, The Best of Me had high
expectations to live up to that were
ultimately met. As a thoroughly romantic motion picture, it is a great
choice for an audience that would
enjoy a heartwarming and dramatic chick-flick.
The plot tells the story of
main characters Dawson (James
Marsden) and Amanda (Michelle
Monaghan) and their romance beginning at the time of their teenage
years and spanning 21 years later,
where much has changed. The film
opens with present-time Dawson
being involved in a life-threating
accident and miraculously surviving by focusing on a face that he
has not seen in decades, Amanda’s
face. After the accident, an uncontrollable event brings now adult
Amanda and Dawson together.
They are forced to face the events
they went their separate ways so
Photo by Becca Havens
One of Sparks’ many books
long ago. In a series of alternating times and points of view, the
movie goes back to the time when
teenage Dawson (Luke Bracey)
and Amanda (Liana Liberato) first
met and fell in love, to where the
two have not had contact with each
other in 21 years and live very different lives.
As the picture progresses, the viewer learns of Dawson’s
abusive and rough upbringing and
also of Amanda’s privileged past.
The couple endures numerous
heartbreaking challenges that lead
up to an eventual complete loss
of contact. From the character’s
point of reunion, the movie progresses into an explanation to both
onscreen and off-screen audiences
of how exactly Amanda and Dawson parted ways. A major question
throughout the movie is whether
the chemistry between the two really did end, and many also wonder what will happen in the long
run after they make or break their
relationship for a second time.
As a classic, über romantic movie, it is a first choice for
any couple looking for a movie
to enjoy together, or any hopeless
romantic searching for an escape.
The Best of Me is not recommended, however, for a crowd including
groups of friends or newly single
people as the movie can be viewed
as extremely cheesy, to the point of
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Bentley performs his
Riser tour in Calgary
By
Becca Havens
November’s Author of
the Month is Jessica Shirvington.
She writes young adult fiction that
includes romance in the novels.
Her first novel EMBRACE was
released September 1, 2012, and
kick started the rest of the EMBRACE series, the novel Between
the Lives, and the Disruption series.
Shirvington is from Sydney Australia, and lives with her
husband who was a former Olympic sprinter Matt Shirvington and
their two daughters. She previously founded and run a coffee distribution company, Stella Imports,
in London, and has been involved
in managing the restaurants Fuel
Bistro, Tow Bar and MG Garage
in Sydney.
Recently the FEVER had
the pleasure and honour to ask
Jessica Shirvington a few questions about her writing and some
of her favourite books to read herself.
FEVER: How did you start writing? Shirvington: Unlike many writers, I hadn’t ever really considered
writing as a career at any point. To
be honest, I’d never considered
that I might be good enough to
even write an interesting story. I
had taken a very corporate road
after school and ended up owning
my own company in London, importing and distributing fine foods
throughout the United Kingdom.
It wasn’t until I was pregnant with
my second daughter and had sold
my company to move back to
Australia that I even gave myself
the time to really take some time
and rediscover my love of reading. After my daughter was born,
I found I was reading more and
more. Some weeks I would read
five novels. One day, after reading
the final page of a book that hadn’t
quite hit the mark for me - not because it wasn’t any good, but because I didn’t connect with it as
a reader - I began to feel a little
frustrated. So instead of opening
a new book, I opened my laptop.
That was the day I started writing
EMBRACE, my first novel. That
led to my first three book deal.
FEVER: What inspires you to
write? Shirvington: Everything. I look
at all the elements of everyday life
and the people within and find the
small threads of stories, of character traits. I find the steps that lead
to bigger ideas and I use them. We
all write what we know on some
level. Even if we are working
on an epic fantasy set in another
world, it all comes back to the
human condition, to our environment and to our fears and loves in
one way or another. I try to stay
open to everything and then let the
characters take on a life of their
own.
FEVER: You make such amazing
characters that readers can connect with and see themselves in.
Where do your characters come
from?
Shirvington: As I said above,
they come from the everyday.
There is no one character of mine
that is solely based on a person
from my life, and yet, they are
all based on the characteristics
of people I know. They are just
severely heightened for the sake
of the fictional stories. The trick
with characters is that you want to
feel like, as the reader, you get to
see beneath the surface. Not just
the dramatic emotional stuff, the
gritty truth of emotion - the stuff
we don’t normally like to admit to.
For me, characters come from being honest with yourself.
FEVER: What are your favourite
reads?
Shirvington: Chronicles of Narnia - by C.S Lewis
FEVER: Finally, is there any advice for upcoming young writers?
Shirvington: My advice it always to write BIG. If you are go-
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ing to lay the groundwork and put
in the time to set up a good plot
and interesting characters, when it
comes to writing the climax - go
for it. You’ve worked hard to get
to that point and it is where you
really get to go to town. You can
always go back at the end and tone
it down if you need to, but don’t
be afraid to really let go either.
Write what you know - because
that is always what you’ll write
best. Write the idea that nags and
nags at the corners of your mind,
not the idea you think is cleverest or the idea you think people
will want to read. Be honest in
your writing and invite criticism.
You don’t always need to follow
the advice that comes with it,
but know that if someone spots
a problem, it is because there is a
problem. Fix it. How you fix it ...
that is always up to you!
It was such an amazing
honour to be able to interview
Shirvington. Shirvington makes a
great author of the month because
she is an author who started writing because she felt the need let
her idea out of her mind and write
an ending to one of her own novels. Her EMBRACE novel series
have a lot of mythology which
“Unlike many writers,
I hadn’t ever really
considered writing
as a career at any
point.”
is a very unique part of this series. This is the reason why she
has been picked for author of the
month. Be sure to check out the
second novel in the Disruption
series, Corruption and for a list
of all her books, more on the author and videos on the characters
and books go to http://www.jessicashirvington.com/
pure, clear, quality sound for the
entire stadium.
The stage was an impressive sight as well, with another
level and platform for Bentley and
his band mates to perform on. A
short walkway led from the main
stage into the concert mosh pit,
and if that were not enough crowd
interaction, Bentley had a B-stage
set up in the middle of the stadium
near the back rows. When it came
to his performance at the other location, he walked through crowds
of fans, singing to them and posing
for their pictures, and then climbed
up on stage. No audience member was able to feel left out from
the performance Bentley put on.
To add to the great aesthetics, the
main stage had a screen display
that during the concert, played
videos that Bentley’s team had as-
On the night of Monday
October 12, cowboy boot-wearing
and denim-cladded people of all
ages could be seen making their
way to the famous Saddledome
for a concert none would be soon
to forget. In January of this year,
the 11-time Grammy nominee announced his two-leg tour, called
the Riser Tour. As an internationally recognized and famous country singer, the Calgary crowd had
high expectations, and they were
exceeded.
Canadian-born
country crooner Tim Hicks kicked off
the show performing his hits like
“Got a Feeling” and “Here Comes
the Thunder.” To ensure a rowdy
crowd for the night, Hicks finished
off his set with “Stronger Beer”
which featured
the some sources
of pride for Canadians,
such
as Tim Hortons,
pronouncing “Z”
and of course,
Canada’s stronger beer.
The following act and
final opener was
Randy Houser,
and
all-American performer
Photo by Becca Havens
with a heart of
gold. Frequently- Bentley’s concert stage had an impressive backdrop
played on Calgary’s local country radio station, sembled with clips important to the
Houser definitely warmed up the artist or that related to the song. It
crowd with his song “Goodnight also displayed impressive graphics
Kiss.” Although the audience en- as a background and music videos
joyed his performance, the second of a featured song.
Although the concert took
artist’s set seemed to drag on the longer it became. There was some place on a Monday night and thereobvious impatience showing near fore was expected to have neither
the end of the show for Bentley’s a large nor an energetic crowd,
the stadium was buzzing with experformance to start.
Soon enough, though, the citement nevertheless. A common
opener had finished and the lights theme for all the performers was
once again shut off, and single that Calgary partied on Mondays
spotlights glared across the sta- like they were Friday nights- a
dium, accompanied by some elec- source of pride for most at a contric guitar riffs. Screaming could cert like this. Bentley also did his
be heard from the concert pit and part contributing to the party atmoDierks Bentley appeared onstage.
sphere, with his upbeat and reck
At first glance, the light- less attitude making it impossible
ing was very impressive. It fea- not to enjoy his show. A definite
tured different colour schemes de- highlight for the crowd to point out
pending on the song being played, was seeing him pull up an enthusiand large spotlights on the crowd- astic fan onto the stage and drink a
queuing dancing on the spot, of beer with him.
course. Other technical details like From all aspects of the
the sound were on point, as far as show, Dierks Bentley put on an
one could tell. The great acoustics unforgettably worthwhile perforof the Saddledome made sure of mance.
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TV Show, Invader Zim deserves to be re-aired
By Cam Rieger
Tallest, in their quest for galactic domination.
This plan is called “Operation Impending
Doom Two.” The first “Operation Impending
Doom” ended horribly after Zim accidently
destroyed part of his home planet, Irk. After
this, Zim was banished to “Foodcourtia,”
doomed to serve burgers and fry things for
the rest of his life. When Zim heard about
the second operation, however, he managed
to fly away from Foodcourtia. The leaders
of the Irken Empire were not happy when
they saw Zim, but he begged them to be a
part of the new invasion plan. In an effort
to be rid of him for good, they assigned him
an unknown planet that they did not think
existed. This planet turned out to be Earth.
Invader Zim is an amazing show.
It is absolutely hilarious, depending on
one’s sense of humour. It has plenty of
loveable characters, and an interesting plot
to add to that. Considering this show was
on Nickelodeon, it is incredibly dark and
twisted. There is no doubt this show was
not meant for young children, even though
they may not fully understand the themes.
Assuming this type of theme and plot is what
they are into, teens would most likely find
themselves right at home.
Invader Zim contains many layers
of jokes. Do not worry, there are plenty of
random, silly jokes, but there are also some
deeper jokes that only
mature
audiences
will understand. This
is always a positive
characteristic in a TV
show, because it makes
it enjoyable for people
of all ages. The plot
of this show definitely
bares
similarities
to many others, but
it is executed very
well, and in a slightly
different way than
most. Like any show,
there are plenty of filler
episodes, but the plotbased episodes really
shine. It is intriguing
to watch the plot
progress throughout
the show; it is a shame
Photo by Cam Rieger the creators did not
have the chance to
Most of the Invader Zim series episodes can now be viewed online
finish it up with the
season, it was cancelled by Nickelodeon. seventeen un-aired episodes and the movie.
Invader Zim is a show that any
This left seventeen planned episodes, as well as a planned movie, un-aired. Although Lancers who are into cartoons should
in the end it had mediocre ratings, it has definitely give a shot. It is really well done,
has an above average plot, a cast of loveable
retained a fairly large cult following.
The majority of Invader Zim takes characters, and like many other old cancelled
place on Earth, although it is not limited to television shows, deserves its cult following.
the planet, based on the nature of the show. Again, like many older cartoons, it easily
The plot centres on Zim, a short alien from outclasses the quality of most modern
the Planet Irk, who is on a mission to take cartoons, so it is definitely worth while to
over Earth. Zim is sent on this mission by check it out.
the rulers of the Irken Empire, the Almighty Many know and love old television
shows, especially cartoons. Unfortunately,
these shows are usually considered to be
amazing simply because they have become
cult hits. For some reason, soon after a show
is cancelled, it has the potential to amass a
massive cult following. These “cultists” end
up begging for more, but they are too late, as
the show has already been cancelled.
In some very rare cases, the
increase in popularity can cause a show to
earn itself a return to air. That means new
episodes, new merchandise, and some very
happy fans. Not all shows that deserve to be
revived, however, actually get the chance
to once again grace their audience with
entertainment and pleasure. One of these
said shows is Invader Zim, and it is dark,
twisted, and awesome.
Invader Zim is a cartoon that
aired on Nickelodeon from 2001-2003.
Sixty-eight episodes were made in the
lifespan of this show, over the span of two
seasons. Fourty-seven of these episodes are
available on DVD. This show was aimed at
an audience of young teens, and before the
end of the first season, received fairly decent
ratings. After the first season, however,
ratings began to plummet. By the time the
show was about half way through its second
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West was born with a disease
known as sacral agenesis. His legs were
poorly developed and useless, so at the age
of five he had his legs amputated. West
encourages his audience to “Redefine possible,” and lives by example, shocking
the few who doubt his abilities. He hiked
up Mount Kilimanjaro, one of the highest peaks on the planet to raise money for
Free the Children in 2012. The hike to the
top was a task even people physically able
would not dare do.
West sat at a desk on the stage and informed us that the phones we use now on
a day to day basis are more powerful than
the computers used during the first moonlanding. Technology provided West with
an opportunity to drive, and live his life the
way a person with regular abilities would.
In our hands and pockets, we hold a pow-
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November 2014
“Our dreams are huge, but most
things in life happen in tiny steps,” she said,
pushing the audience to persevere through
the hard times and reach their own goals.
The last class of the day was about
educational empowerment. Education is a
topic dear to the hearts of the Kielburger
brothers, and as they took to the stage to
take on the role as a teacher, the audience
jumped to their feet, cheering. The brothers
shared their stories of empowerment, and
told us how they were inspired.
Craig Kielburger’s story was one
thousands of children could relate to the
most. He had found a story in the Toronto
Star newspaper when he was only twelveyears-old about a young boy named Iqbal
who had worked in the slave industry since
he was four and had died fighting for the
rights of children in the same trade as he.
Inspired by Iqbal’s story, Kielburger started
Photo by Psalm Tesalona
The Kielburger brothers addres issues like poverty and bullying, saying “That matters to us”
erful tool that creates change. With a push
of a button we are able to raise money to
provide clean water for people across the
globe. For the first time in history, we have
the power to communicate with people
across the world in a matter of seconds.
Youth have access to the tools they need to
change the world right there in the pockets
of their pants.
A gigantic Canadian flag moved through
the audience when Canada’s very own
Dave Williams, an astronaut and physician, took to the stage and shared his story
on how he reached his dreams through his
hard-work, telling us to ignore the doubt in
our heads and pursue our dreams no matter
how big.
After lunch, the third class on social empowerment started with 11-year-old
activist and blogger Hannah Alper, and Canadian pop-sensation Shawn Desman. Mia
Farrow, an award-winning actress took to
the stage shortly after, telling the thousands
of children listening to “Keep pushing for
what is right and just.”
Next on the stage was the inspirational Olympic bronze-medalist, Silken
Laumann. She had to stop several times in
between her touching story on her struggles
living in a home in fear of her own mother,
and her road to recovery from a rowing accident because the audience kept screaming
in support.
a movement with other twelve-year-olds he
had gathered together in his seventh grade
class. A dream he had to free the children
all over the world under the chains of poverty, and suffering exploded into the international organization he is running alongside his brother today.
The Saddledome was filled to
the very top with the energy and excitement of sixteen thousand people ready for
change. Anyone who saw the thousands of
youth standing, cheering, as the Kielburger
brothers spoke words that empowered their
audience would feel hope for a better tomorrow. The walls of the Saddledome had
never seen so many people ready to make
the world a better place.
Alberta’s youth left We Day
ready to be the change. Scarlett is full of
talented students, each with something
to contribute to the movement. Scarlett’s
Lancers can also be people that empower
others, and strive towards a world where
people live selfless lives, dedicating their
services to others.
Thanks to the ambassadors, representatives and supporters of Free the Children, who live to inspire youth to reach their
full potential, a world of positive change is
just around the corner.
In the words of Marc Kielburger,
“Changing the world is the coolest thing
you can do.”
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Folk music finding its way into the modern world
By Brianne Godsman
Folk music has been on
the rise over the past few years.
Something about the haunting
harmonies and intricate acoustic
plucking draws people away from
the fluorescent lights, if only for
just a moment. It is always beneficial for one to get in touch with
their inner banjo plucking, tree
hugging, barefooted singer from
the south. Folk music typically includes traditional instruments such
as the guitar, the fiddle, the mandolin, the harmonica, the banjo, the
piano, the upright bass and other
acoustic additions such as box
drums, and melodicas.
Starting in the mid twentieth century, a new form of folk music evolved from traditional folk
music. The second folk revival, as
this new wave of folk has rightfully been called, is famous for taking
traditional inspiration and mixing
it with relevant lyrics and upbeat
melodies to capture the attention
of an older audience. Modern folk
music is not to be confused with
world folk music, which incorporates instruments such as sitars
and dulcimers although, modern
folk often includes elements of this
other genre and, often, the two are
while igniting the soul. Folk music
combines the healing power of the
blues, the warmth
of country, the
texture of world
music, and the
spirit of rock while
staying true to the
quintessential folk
anthems
passed
down from artists
like Bob Dylan or
The Kingston Trio.
Folk festivals often occur in large
field of dry grass
with clusters of
people relaxing in
lawn chairs. The
folk Festivals have
an interesting dynamic: folk fans
go from shouting
along with bootstomping
melodies from groups
like Devin Coyote, to lying on the
ground listening
Photo by Brianne Godsman
to heart wrenchFolk singer Josh Ritter is famous for deep his lyrics ing melodies from
soulful solo songis that it is a genre that can appeal writers, such as Josh Ritter.
One rainy day in August,
to many and can relax the mind very closely related.
The beauty of folk music
as people poured out of tents and
RVs onto the Salmon Arm fairgrounds, Mandolin Orange set up
for the festival ahead. Mandolin
Orange is a folk duo from Chapel
Hill, NC that crafts beautiful vocal harmonies with one of the best
mandolin players in the world’s
improvised melodies.
Andrew Marlin and Emily
Franz are two of the most talented
folk musicians of their time, Marlin, the group’s lyricist and mandolin player has the uncanny ability
to improvise any song as long as he
is given the key and Franz can play
both guitar and fiddle and harmonize in an angelic high register.
The mandolin is a member of the Lute family; the instrument is tuned in perfect fifths and
has four courses of doubled strings
tuned in unison. In size this instrument is somewhere between a
banjo and a ukulele in size but requires a much different in playing
technique.
The mandolin is usually
played by finger picking and has
a high pitched very bright shiny
sound. Mandolins range in price
from one $100 for a beginner
Mandolins to $50000 for a hand
painted Gibson mandolin. For
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anyone interested in the mandolin
or any other type of instrument, a
well-informed music store, like
Long and McQuade is a great place
to go.
Long and McQuade is
known for their reasonable rental
prices and knowledgeable employees. One can try any instrument,
from banjos to trombones to steel
drums
Another folk group that
Lancers should consider looking
into is The Fugitives, a soulful
group of socially aware songwriters who often blend their vocals
with spoken-word poetry, drifting
skilfully back and forth between
the two art forms.
The bands instrumentals
are often strings, guitar, mandolin,
fiddle, and banjo, and the groups
songs share opinions about issues
most song writers rarely touch on.
As fall fades into winter a
few folk tunes may just be the perfect thing to add to a daily playlist.
When one is walking
home, or studying, or waiting for
the bus, good music can have the
same effect as comfort food, making even the worst of days that
much better.
U2 issues offhanded apology for mass iTunes release
By
Wynter Laboucane
Irish rock band U2 recently returned to the music scene
after a five-year absence, the longest in the band’s history. Since
2009’s No Line On The Horizon,
U2 has been in and out of the studio, trying to decide what songs
would make the cut onto Songs of
Innocence. The release date was
shifted many times by the band
because there were many discrepancies over album content.
Meanwhile, American
technology giant Apple had used
“The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone)”
for a commercial celebrating the
tenth anniversary of the iPod.
With their use of the Irish rockers’
music, and the band needing some
press coverage for their release,
the two teamed up during September, around the time Apple was
set to launch the iPhone 6/6 Plus.
During the keynote for the phones,
Apple CEO Tim Cook introduced
U2 and announced that, “soon,
everyone with an iTunes account
will be able to download Songs of
Innocence from their iCloud.”
An immediate backlash
erupted, with angry Apple cus-
tomers taking their frustrations to motely interested, might play us and tears of some Irish guys are in
social media outlets like Facebook for the first time because we’re your junk mail.”
and Twitter. Many people were in their library,” he states. “What Sasha Frere-Jones, muconfused as to why they all of a
sic critic for New
sudden they had this album in their
Yorker magazine
library, and they were even more
compared the alconfused when it was discovered
bum to junk mail,
that they could not remove it.
saying,
“Don’t
There were a considerable amount
shove your muof iTunes users who were U2 fans,
sic into people’s
however, and therefore the free
homes. A U2 alalbum did not go completely unbum that some
derappreciated, although the fact
would have taken
that some were happy to have the
seriously was inalbum was not enough to please
stead turned into
U2 frontman Paul Hewson, known
an album that
better under his stage name, Bono.
seems as point
A comment on the situless as it probation was posted on September 9
ably is. Lack of
consent is not the
via blog post entitled “Remember
future.” Fellow
Us?” written by Bono and pubPhoto by Wynter Laboucane celebrity and solished on the official U2 website.
It outlined some positive aspects Songs of Innocence must now be purchased to acquire it called “godfather
to doing a mass-release of the
of punk” Iggy Pop
record. “Part of the DNA of this a mind blowing, head scratching, also criticized the move, stating
band has always been the desire to 21st century situation. Over 500 that “part of the process when you
get our music to as many people as million people… that’s a billion buy something from an artist, it’s
possible. In the next 24 hours, over ears.” He went on, stating a nega- kind of an anointing; you are giva half a billion people are going to tive aspect to releasing the album ing that person love.”
have Songs of Innocence… should on such a massive scale. “And for Yet another comment on the situathey choose to check it out. That the people out there who have no tion was released by U2, this time
is so exciting. People who haven’t interest in checking us out, look through a live-streamed Facebook
heard our music, or weren’t re- at it this way… the blood, sweat question and answer session, a user
wrote to the band, “Can you please
never release an album on iTunes
that automatically downloads to
peoples’ playlists ever again? It’s
really rude.” Bono replied, saying,
“Oops, I’m sorry about that. I had
this beautiful idea and we kind of
got carried away with ourselves.
Artists are prone to that kind of
thing. Drop of megalomania,
touch of generosity, dash of selfpromotion and deep fear that these
songs that we poured our life into
over the last few years wouldn’t
be heard. There’s a lot of noise out
there. I guess we got a little noisy
ourselves to get through it.” Many
people have regarded this as the
band’s official apology.
Apple responded to the issue by
creating a “U2 removal tool,” a
webpage with a link users can
click to permanently delete Songs
of Innocence from their library.
Once deleted, the album must
be purchased through iTunes or
in store if one decides they want
it again. The album was first released as an iTunes exclusive, then
in stores across the globe. It got
mixed reviews from critics and
consumers alike.
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Virgin snake having babies is a
Hiss-terical new discovery
Thelma, a reticulated python who
lives in the Louisville Zoo, may just be the
snake version of the Virgin Mary;she gave
birth to six little baby snakes without ever
having any sort of contact from a male snake.
On its facebook page, the Louisville Zoo
stated “Staff along with researchers from
the University of Tulsa have discovered that
the world’s largest snake is capable of virgin
birth also known as parthenogenesis in this
first ever documented case.”
Thelma, a 20-ft 200 pound snake,
laid 61 eggs two years ago, but researches
took until now to fully understand and study
the genetics of the six offspring that survived. In their research, they found that the
six babies were part clones of their mother.
The curator of ectotherms, Bill McMahon said in a press release, “It is a very
exciting thing to be able to witness something like that first hand. Especially something that has never been documented before
in this species.”
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the tab for her, so she did not have to.
Police say Rhines claimed to be
married to Jesus Christ, the man from the
Bible, but stated she did not posses a marriage license. She assured all staff at the restaurant that her loving husband had access to
US currency and would pay soon.
Rhines has since been sent into the
Lawton City prison due to a charge of fraud.
Woman stuck in chimney is a pain
in the “Ash”
On Sunday October 19 in Los Angeles, California, a woman tried to sneak
into a house through the chimney and ended
up getting stuck. The fire department was
called out to rescue her, and they used dish
soap to help free the soot-covered woman.
Local media reports state that
Genoveva Nunez-Figueroa, 30, tried to enter
the home of a man that she had met online,
and when she got stuck, she proceeded to
scream for help.
Firefighters who attended the scene
found Figueroa about seven feet down the
chimney, which ended up having to be taken
Woman’s tab to be paid through apart brick by brick right down to the roof
line.
Holy Matrimony
Ventura
County
Department
On Friday October 17, a woman was arrested in Oklahoma for ordering spokesman, Bill Nash, said of the incident
food and drinks at a bar and then not pay- “She’s stuck in there and obviously she
ing, claiming that her husband, Jesus Christ, doesn’t need bricks falling down on her on
top of that.”
would pay her tab for her.
Ten firefighters worked as a team,
Kristi Rhines allegedly ordered spending
two
hours freeing the
woman,
using
straps to pull her
out after lubricating the inside of
the chimney with
dish soap. After
she was freed,
Figueroa was taken to the hospital
for a brief observation period.
Nunez-Figueroa
was later arrested
for illegal entry
and
providing
false
information to the police,
which she did by
misrepresenting
Photo By Rachel Esser
her true identity.
This restaraunt tab would be a confusing one for the staff at El Chico The man who
food and multiple beverages at El Chico, a lived in the house, giving his name to the
restaurant in Lawton, and then stated that press only as Lawrence, told the local televishe could not pay for it. According to the sion station KCBS that he had met the perABC affiliate KWSO, she reportedly told the petrator online and that this incident was not
management her husband was going to pay the first time that she tried to enter his home.
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Mayday Parade joins friends for the “Honeymoon” tour
By
Wynter Laboucane
On Saturday November
1, Floridian pop-punk band Mayday Parade arrived in snowy Calgary to play the first show in the
city since August 2011, when they
opened for All Time Low on the
“Gimme Summer Ya Love” tour.
It was a night not soon to be forgotten by any in attendance, as the
whole show lasted over five hours.
Mayday Parade broke
onto the pop-punk/rock scene in
2007 with A Lesson In Romantics, and gained a following of
loyal fans. Their most recent release in 2013, Monsters In The
Closet, is the album that sparked
their current “Honeymoon” tour.
Their headlining tour was announced on August 4 2014 and
tickets went on sale four days
later, on August 8. The Calgary
show sold out quickly, as the city
is home to many fans of the band.
Despite the cold weather, the turnout for the performance was impressive. Before the
doors opened at 7:00 pm, the line
wrapped around the entire Student Centre at the University of
Calgary, in which the venue, the
MacEwan Ballroom, resides on the
upper floor. Some of the eager fans
in line had been waiting as early
as 4:30 pm to ensure their spot at
the front of the line, an advantage
veteran concert-goers value. The
show, like many of its kind, was
general admission, which essentially means first come, first serve
in terms of places to stand, so the
earlier one arrives, the more possibilities one has to get a good spot.
The MacEwan Ballroom
is one of the mid-sized venues offered by the Student Centre, and it
filled up quickly by the time Mayday Parade took the stage at almost
10:00 pm. Before that, however,
three opening acts played: American rock bands PVRIS and Major
League, and, most notably, Australian rock band Tonight Alive.
All three bands played high-energy
sets of original songs that got fans
excited for what was yet to come,
the band most were there to see.
By the time Mayday Parade took the stage, the venue was
brimming with excitement from
front to back. The lights went out
and the first note hit was the recognizable opening to one of the
bands biggest songs, “Jersey.” The
room was filled with bright blue
and red lights as band frontman
Derek Sanders jumped around the
stage, obviously happy to see the
excitement in the audience. They
played four more songs, including
“Kids In Love” and “Girls,” before
switching gears to two of their most
beloved, emotional songs, “Hold
Onto Me” and “Terrible Things.”
The set list was a perfect
ted to the audience that he used to
play an NHL game on his Playstation, and his favourite team to use
was the Calgary Flames, which
evoked a feeling of hometown
pride as the crowd applauded.
The band proceeded,
Cheers For Five Years.” The audience was left in tearful awe at Sanders’ ability to reach the audience by
saying, “to anyone going through
a bad time right now, remember
that the bad times are what make
you appreciate the good times... we
will always be here for you – our
music will always be here for you.”
Sanders and Bundrick
were joined once again by the remainder of the band for the final
three songs in the set, 2011’s “Oh
Well, Oh Well,” A Lesson In Romanitcs’ “Black Cat” and finally,
“Happy Endings Are Stories That
Haven’t Ended Yet.” The audience was left wanting more, and
after Mayday Parade left the stage,
a mixed chant of “Mayday” and
“one more song” was echoed by
almost everyone in attendance.
To their relief, the boys returned
to the stage for one more song,
Photo by Wynter Laboucane yet another high-energy Lesson In
Mayday Parade playing one of their hit singles “Jersey” to their adoring fans Romantics tune, “Jamie All Over.”
The post-concert atmobalance of older fan favourites and playing three more songs including sphere in the building as everyone
newer material, and no one in the “Ghosts,” then everyone except found their way to the coat check
audience was left disappointed. If Sanders and drummer/lead vocal- and, ultimately, the exit, was one
one was to listen hard enough, they ist, Jake Bundrick exited the stage, filled with positive energy and a
would be able to hear devout fans leaving the pair to play a few bal- looming sensation of “this was
singing along at the top of their lads. Sanders played piano while the best way to start the month.”
lungs during every song. After the two of them sang “Miserable At All in all, it was a fantastic night
“Terrible Things,” Sanders admit- Best” and the tear-worthy “Three for everyone who was there.
Nintendo’s very famous fighting franchise smashes onto
handhelds and it has never looked this fantastic before
By
Shane Bailes
concept which is easy to learn but which players choose their own
Super Smash Brothers
is one of Nintendo’s most wellknown and critically praised series
of all-time. The series spans over
four games (five as of November
21) with major success with each
instalment. Super Smash Brothers,
is a unique fighting game in which
players can choose from a variety
of Nintendo characters from the
recognizable Mario and Pikachu
to the more obscure ROB and
Ness (ROB being a unsuccessful
Nintendo Entertainment System
peripheral from 1985 and Ness
being a character from the SNES
Role playing game Earthbound
which this reporter is particularly
fond of). The object of the game
is to raise the percentage of the
opposing player(s). The higher a
players damage percentage, the
farther they get launch when attacked with a powerful attack,
commonly referred as a smash
attack. If a player can knock the
opposing player(s) off the screen,
that player wins; a very simple
hard to master.
path to the new smash run mode
The original game was which powers up fighters while
made for the Nintendo 64 and was facing iconic Nintendo enemies. If
released in 1999. In 2001, the sec- a player has a friend, those playond game in the franchise named ers can have multiplayer smash
Super Smash Brothers Melee was matches with up to four players.
released on the GameCube. 2008 SSB3D3 has the biggest
was the release year of
Super Smash Brothers
Brawl on the Nintendo Wii. Super Smash
Brothers for 3DS is the
fourth and most recent
game in the franchise.
Released on October
3, 2014, SSB3DS is on
the Nintendo 3DS and
keeps the main game
mechanics the same but
expands on it adding a
plethora of new content
Drawing by Shane Bailes
and goodies.
Smash Brothers feels One of the many adorable characters is Kirby
right at home on a
handheld system. This game packs roster of characters in a Smash
tons of modes and collectables to Brothers game to date. The number
keep players busy for a very long of characters players start with is
time. From the new classic mode enormous with newcomers such as
Pac-Man, Palutena, Greninja, Villager, Mega Man, Little Mac and,
Shulk. There are still some characters to unlock and unlocking them
is easier than in past games. Although unlocking characters faster
is great, one of the joys of past
Smash Brothers games was working hard and earning the secret
characters and that is not as strong
here. The stage choice however is
excellent. Players will fight in the
Mushroom kingdom, on an F-Zero
racer, in a Gameboy, on a floating
plain, in a young boy’s mind and
even in a Nintendogs living room.
Online play has significantly improved since the last instalment. In Super Smash Brothers Brawl the online play was lack
lustre, it was frequently slow, laggy and most times players would
have a hard time even connecting
online. SSB3DS throws that all out
a window. The online play is great.
The service is very stable, depending on Wi-Fi connection and the
options are well laid out. The “for
glory” mode is more competi-
tive and strategic (a player’s wins
and losses will be recorded in this
mode), the” for fun” mode is more
silly and hectic (only a player’s
wins will be recorded). The mode
players use the most depends on
what kind of player they are allowing the game to suit all tastes.
Any online match can be saved as
a replay and watched at any time.
Spectating mode is another option,
in which players watch other players duke-it-out and bet coins on
who will win.
Super Smash Brothers
for 3DS is a great game for new
and old players. It is very impressive for the first Smash Brothers
game on a handheld and has a
surprisingly large amount of content. The online play is sure to help
players master the game and many
tiny details were added that gives
the game a nice polish. If Lancers
have not picked the game up yet, it
currently sells for $44.99 and this
writer highly recommends it.
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FINE ARTS
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November 2014
First jazz concert, Scarlett musicians come out swinging
more than one instrument. Sophie Schnei- is “Into the old stuff,” swinging music that sure you are alive” because jazz has such a
der grade 11, plays oboe in band and piano makes audiences want to get up and dance. magnetic interesting vibe, it is difficult for
On the evening of Tuesday October and vibraphone in jazz combo. The two Mr. Bell often tells students, while they are audiences to stay still.
28 an audience full of relatives and friends combos appeared in between the other
A majority of
of students in the jazz program had the op- three bands, being smaller than the Jazz
the audience was othportunity to hear instrument wielding stu- classes, combos provided a very intier music students, or
dents performing some swinging jazz stan- mate experience between performer and
alumni from the music
dards in the theater. The Jazz program is run listener, the small groups of students alprogram, continuing
by Jonathan Bell, who also directs the con- lowed for more individual instruments
the legacy of support
for each other’s talent,
to be heard and created
even after they have
more space for improvigraduated. Jazz stusation.
The Jazz one, two
dents have to dedicate
and three bands were
time for practicing enalso very impressive,
tirely outside the timeconsidering the short
table, unless they have
amount of time students
a spare where they
had to prepare. Jazz
can practice, students
one two and three all
have to add rehearsals
featured soloists, leanon top of their already
busy schedules. Jazz
ing into a microphone
when it was their time
bands practice during
to shine. Some of the
lunch hours and before
school and often have
songs played included,
professional clinicians
Cheep Tricks by Kris
Berg, South Street
come to work with
Blues by Jeff Jarvis
them specializing in
All Photos by Brianne Godsman
and Early Morning by
different instruments.
Chloe Tiessen, grade 11 and Austin Lee, Grade 12, sell raffle tickets
Music students, in Jazz
Oliver Nelson. Mr. Bell
stated near the beginning listening to jazz, “if you aren’t moving right one, choir and wind ensemble are currently
Adam Pettigrew, Grade 10, loves the timeless sounds of jazz of the performance that he now you better check your pulse and make preparing for a trip to New York which. Jazz
students have many events to look forward
to up until then, Jazz on Canterbury is an
cert choir, which will be performing alongevent that takes place every year where loside the wind ensemble on Remembrance
cal junior high jazz bands come to Scarlett
Day. The Scarlett Jazz program consists of
to perform their music and also get a feel for
five different ensembles, Jazz one, two and
what high school Jazz is like by listening to
three are all mainly teacher led and count as
the Scarlett Jazz bands. This event occurs in
graded classes and the level of band students
hopes that it will encourage junior high stuare placed in is based on audition. The other
dents to continue with Jazz.
‘Moonlight Nights’ is the biggest
two ensembles are Jazz combos and both are
event that occurs with regards to jazz bands,
mainly student led, with students from all
‘Moonlight Nights’ is both a concert and a
grades running the rehearsals, and working
fundraiser providing a wonderful dinner and
with Jonathan Bell to choose music.
The combos mainly improvise on
live music in on a highly anticipated night
top of existing songs listening for patters
February. Jazz bands get a chance to shine at
in the original recording, and improvising
this event performing Jazz standards and ofimpressive solos while working together as
ten accompanied by singers from the choir.
a team to ensure that the song is conveyed
Lancers should be sure to keep a look out for
how they want it to sound. The two combos
upcoming jazz events and try to attend one
that performed on the 28th were smaller than
in support of their peers musical talents and
One of Scarletts student jazz combos performs independently, without Mr. Bell’s direction
the Jazz bands and are composed of talented
insane amounts of hard work.
teams of musicians often multitasking on
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A preview of Scarlett’s, Around the World in 80 Days
By
Benjamin Havens
Scarlett has produced masterful
adaptations of many well-known plays and
productions for years and have succeeded
every time in pulling off a production both
beautiful and entertaining but none have
ever been as perfect to begin with as the
classic, Around the World in 80 Days.
With the debut of Scarlett’s new-
largest casts seen in Scarlett history, with
the large amount of talent available for the
cast, the directors has a very difficult task in
choosing who would receive which role. The
onstage rendition of Around the World in 80
Days has 39 scenes and enough room for 34
actors, this gave the directors more freedom
in choosing who would play each role and
ensured they would not have to neglect any
talent.
all photos by Ben Havens
lar. Jack said this on the issue, “Individual most enjoyable for audiences.”
scenes are easy and fun because they’re so Any Lancers still looking for a reafunny and enjoyable but the difficult part is son to attend can take it from James Jack
organizing and coordinating tech for 39 dif- that “it will be great fun with never a dull
ferent scenes.”
moment and we would to love to see them
When asked whether it was easy support their fellow Lancers.”
or difficult to
cast the show,
Jack said, “it was
made easier because we double
cast, it was hard
however because
some deserving
people didn’t get
major roles.”
A theatre show is
nothing without
a well-designed
set and believable costumes
which Scarlett is
fortunate enough
to have. When
asked how the
set was being
produced
and
whether it was
James Jack (center) and his stage managers and student directors on stage
being done on
Scarlett’s production of Around
speed, he said, “yes, Ms. Ray, the art teacher and our designer Laura Brown have been in- the World in 80 Days has all the makings
strumental in moving set production forward of a genuine masterpiece and to not see this
show would be a disservice to yourself and
and have some exciting ideas.”
The actors and stage crew that work hard to amaze and entertain for a few nights every year
est theatre production rapidly approaching
on the 9 to 11 of December, the Fever was
able to get valuable insight, history, and interviews for the much anticipated rendition
of Around the World in 80 Days. With an
impressive record of well-made successful
plays, expectations are set high for the large
cast and supporting crew for this massive
endeavor that could prove to be the most entertaining production to date.
Around the World in 80 Days was
written by the French writer Jules Verne in
1873 and was adapted to the theatre at the
turn of the 21st century and has since been
performed in many countries that include
Canada, England, and South Africa.
The plot follows a man by the name
of Phileas Fogg who is a gifted and confident mathematician as well as a high level
socialite in London. When he has a disagreement with other rich British gentlemen on
the logistics of circumnavigating the world
in 80 days, he brashly and confidently agrees
to do it himself, risking the enormous sum
of £20,000. The adventure takes him and his
valet Passepartout to extraordinary places
across the globe on the journey that if completed, would make him not only a brilliant
millionaire, but a modern day hero. Filled
with elephant riding, dangerous rescue missions, and treacherous fights with Indians,
Fogg’s journey is a legendary one that has
mesmerized audiences of all ages for years.
The show itself has one of the
One of the people taking on this
massive endeavour is James Jack, the man
who has been the mastermind for many of
Scarlett’s theatre productions. Never one to
shy from a challenge, Jack has been a key
part in the ongoing success and movement
of countless plays previous to Around the
World in 80 Days and is essential to this
play. The Fever was fortunate to get an interview with the educator and producer and
have gained valuable insight into every aspect of the upcoming production.
James Jack is one of the co-directors for the play and when asked what separates the preparation of this show from any
of the others, he enthusiastically said, “for
the first time we have student directors, Abbey Leach and Hayley Bowling, both of
which have been invaluable in producing
the show.” When watching the cast rehearse
their scenes, it’s impossible to miss the leadership and guidance given to the actors by
Bowling and Leach.
When asked why they chose this
show instead of the other ones available,
Jack said, “it’s exciting, fast paced, funny,
and had room to accommodate 30 actors.”
One of the most difficult parts of
recreating a very successful and widely
known show is replicating each scene in a
way that the cast can do and still make original. However, this gets significantly more
difficult when you have over 30 students
with schedules that are anything but simi-
Students Rachel Esser and Rihannon Perry love to perform on stage and always have fun
When inquired about the costumes
for the show, Jack said, “The costumes will
be provided by Ms. Rip and her more than
capable crew.”
The Fever wanted to know how
this play compares to ones he has done in
the past, Jack answered with a smile saying,
“every play that I produce I hope will be the
best that I have ever worked on, this is no
exception and I believe this one will be the
to your fellow Lancers. With the countless
hours of work all the people behind and in
front of the curtain are putting in, it is clear
that this show will be among the best Scarlett has ever produced. To get tickets, go to
the cafeteria foyer at lunch as well as talk
to any cast member to get a ticket, they can
also be bought at the door.
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Senior Girls volleyball team confident about Finals
By Helena Gagnier
emotions and had better control on 23. In the third set, the girls were The city Quarter Finals
had gone wrong.
The Senior Girls Vol- The next morning, the the court. Still, the score slipped relentless and won the match eas- will take place on November 6,
leyball team continues to spike girls played the team from Lindsay away from them and the Lancers ily, claiming their spot as first in and the Semi Finals will be played
interest in many Lancer fans as Thurber, the Red Deer host school were losing with a score of 16-22. their pool.
on
November
“If all goes as 13. The location
they sustain their success. After who was expected to win the tour- Figuring that they had nothing left As the senior girls
planned, the
winning their last game against nament. Fuelled by their loss the to lose, the girls battled to close moved through the quarof both games
Western on October 30, the Senior previous night, the Lancers played the gap in the score and strove to ter and semi-finals of the
is yet to be angirls hope to
Girls are heading into the play- aggressively, but made too many achieve what seemed to be an im- tournament, the team went bring home two nounced. If the
offs, which start on November 6. unforced errors and lost the first possible win. By working hard, the to three sets several more gold medals and Senior Girls win
Undefeated in league play,
times, but always two banners to both games, they
the girls earned themselves
managed to have hang proudly on will play in the
the ranking of first place in
an amazing comeChampionScarlett’s walls.” City
south Calgary.
back and win the
ship Game on
In preparation for
third set. By the
November 15 at
the highly anticipated City
end of the day, the girls Bishop Carroll. Motivated by their
Finals on November 15, the
were exhausted; but they loss to Aberhart in last year’s City
team travelled to Red Deer
had made it to the finals, Finals, the girls are continuing to
on October 24 to face more
where they would play the work hard in practice and are conchallenging teams from othBev Facey Falcons once stantly improving.
In order to move on to
again.
er areas of Alberta. On the
Though the girls played Provincials, the team needs to
first day of the tournament,
intensely, they failed to achieve gold, silver, or bronze in
the girls only played two
maintain focus and men- the city rankings. From there, the
games—the first of which
tal toughness, and lost in girls would travel to Lloydminster
they won easily in two sets
two sets against the Fal- in order to play for the title of Proagainst Sylvan Lake. The
cons. They received silver vincial Champions.
following game was more
for their efforts, but the If all goes as planned, the
challenging, and the girls
Lancers were frustrated girls hope to bring home two gold
struggled to pull themselves
by their loss and are de- medals and two banners to hang
together against the Bev
proudly on Scarlett’s walls. The
Facey Falcons, a team that
Photo by Rob Aston termined to continue to
had traveled to Red Deer The Lancers wait to be awarded their gold medals after winning first place in their tournament improve so that they team appreciates any support from
might meet the Falcons their fellow Lancers and they hope
from Edmonton. In a tight
third set, the Lancers were defeat- set of the game. In the second set, girls managed to overtake Thurber at Provincials, where they hope to to see fans come out to the playoff
games. Good luck Lancers!
ed, forcing them to evaluate what the girls were able to contain their and win, with a final score of 25- redeem themselves and take gold.
Junior Girls Volleyball ends season on a high note
By Anna Watt
The Junior Girls Volleyball team has been improving tremendously as they head into playoffs. The team has been practicing
almost every day and is expecting
to place in the top five in the city.
The Junior Girls are ranked third,
tied with Centennial with a total of
twelve points.
The team played a tough
match against Bishop Grandin on
October 28. The girls played an aggressive match but Bishop Grandin
overpowered their defense. Isobel
Loewen, Grade 10 says, “the team
played a good match but Bishop
Grandin was just a better team, I
thought that our defence was the
best I’ve ever seen it.” Grandin had
some big swingers and manage to
push through the large block that
the Lancers put up.
The Junior Girls have also lost
a key player heading into playoffs.
Emily Huff, grade 10, who was a
very strong middle, has unfortunately broken her pelvis. Huff was
jumping and a piece of her pelvic
bone broke off. She was a big asset
to the teams offensive line. Scarlett
hopes for a speedy recovery and to
see Huff back on the court as soon
as possible.
The team also attended a tournament in Red Deer at Hunting-
ton Hills, on October 6. The girls
placed fourth in their pool and
seventh overall. The team played
well but the Edmonton teams were
highly skilled and had plenty of
skilled club players. The teams
was also back in Red Deer on October 31 at the Lindsey Thurber
Tournament. Overall, there were
very difficult games and for the
most part improved on specific aspects throughout the weekend. The
team placed sixth.
The FEVER talked to Anna Bender, Grade 11 about the teams progress:
FEVER: How has the team improved? How have you improved?
Bender: The team has improved
immensely! It is apparent to not
only the coaches but to the parents. We have improved on a lot of
skill based material involving the
games rules and technical aspects.
We have a better understanding of
what to do in the spur of the moment.
I specifically have improved, like everyone else has but I
feel I am a better leader than I was
last year. I am more confident with
making team decisions and encouraging individuals in a specific
manner.
FEVER: What are you looking
forward to heading into playoffs?
Bender: We are very excited and
pumped to show fans how much
we’ve improved! Our desire to
become a greater team grows with
each game we play!
FEVER: What are your goals
heading into playoffs?
Bender: We are striving to continue to play our best which will
hopefully earn us a spot in city
championships.
The teams year ended on Novemeber 5 when the team unfortunatley lost to Aberhart in the quarter
final. The girls had a great season
and represented Scarlett with pride.
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A class-action lawsuit recently
launched against the Canadian Hockey
League is setting out to change the landscape
of major junior hockey in Canada and stopping the league from operating as it currently
does when it comes to the issue of player
contracts and wages. Charney Lawyers, under head lawyer Ted Charney, filed the suit
on behalf of all current and select former
players who played for one or more of the
CHL’s member-leagues which include the
Ontario Hockey League (OHL), the Western Hockey League (WHL), and the Quebec
Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).
The official wording of the lawsuit states that the CHL committed breach
of statute, conspiracy, and waiver of tort.
When asked to explain the core of the issue,
though, Ted Charney explained the lawsuit
by saying, “What this case is really about is
‘Are they (CHL players) employees?’”. The
compensation the suit is looking for is back
wages, overtime pay, holiday pay, and vacation pay the former players feel as they are
owed as well as the installation of a proper
wage system for current and future players
in the CHL.
The suit insists that CHL players
are employees who provide their services to
their teams according to the standard player
contract they sign upon entry into the league
but alleges that though these players are employees, they are not being properly compensated for their work. Charney states that
a player can work anywhere between thirtyfive to forty hours a week doing team business but only earns pay of about $35-$120
per week; these fees amount to a wage below
Canadian minimum wage.
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into the NHL as a professional player.
Branch also defends his position by
explaining that the emphasis on player wages completely overlooks the benefits CHL
players receive from the league. He says
the league had governor’s meetings nearly a
decade ago about this exact issue of raising
players’ wages but decided that the money
they would have spent on increased wages
would be more beneficial if it was invested
in welfare programs that the players could
take advantage of.
The most prominent of these welfare programs is the CHL scholarship program which is one of the most renowned
scholarship programs in all of Canada.
Last year, the OHL alone spent more than
$2 million on education for players. CHLwide there were 579 players playing on
scholarship after their time in the CHL and
These numbers were collected us- CHL, and commissioner of the OHL, Dave this number equates to an excess of $6 miling a variety of standard player contracts Branch disputes the notion that major ju- lion in funds. There have also been recent
from around the league. To ensure accuracy nior hockey players are employees. Instead changes to the scholarship program to allow
within the suit, lawyers looked at standard of being employees, for as long as the CHL even more players within the league to take
player contracts from an assortment of prov- has been in business the athletes within the advantage of the benefits. Players can now
utilize their education package for eighinces and states
teen months after their overage season has
that have teams
ended. Another change installed is the abilthat are members
ity for players who sign in the American
of the CHL. The
Hockey League (AHL) to still access their
contract
which
scholarship funds within the allotted time
was particularly
period, whereas before these players were
astonishing
to
considered professional and ineligible to
them was the one
touch their funds.
in which they saw
The CHL also invests in drug edua $35 per week
cation and anti-doping programs that are
wage being paid
offered to the players. The league’s conto players regardcussion management program is also a
less of how many
significant investment as well as the newhours a week
ly-announced partnership with the Canathat they were
dian Mental Health Association in order
involved in team
to create better mental health awareness
business.
This
and monitoring. Players’ out-of-pocket
contract allegedly
expenses are also covered by the league
came from 2013
which includes equipment, billeting, and
and was signed
travel costs. Just recently in the OHL, there
by an unidentiwas a move to increase player benefits even
fied member of
more to include a reimbursement package
the OHL’s Windof up to $470 available to players to cover
sor Spitfires. The
expenses that include things like gas, food,
team would not
and clothing.
comment when
The next move in this potentially
asked about the
game-changing lawsuit is a certification
terms of the conmotion to allow the case to be considered
tract. It is imporPhoto by Kyra Bird
class-action and be allowed to proceed in
tant to note that
none of the alle- Fair pay is the very central issue in the class-action lawsuit against the CHL court as such. This certification hearing
gations within the suit have been proven in league have been considered amateur stu- could take anywhere from six months to a
dent athletes. Branch insists that this student year to occur, meaning this case is still very
court as of this writing.
If the court determines that CHL athlete title is similar to the one given to ath- early in the process. All fans know now is
players are in fact em- letes within the National Collegiate Athletic both sides of the argument. Former and curployees, the fees men- Association (NCAA). Considering 98% of rent players are fighting for their right to be
tioned will be recognized the players within the CHL are enrolled in considered employees and therefore being
as having violated mini- school, Branch feels he is justified in label- paid the minimum wage they are entitled to.
mum wage legislation in ling them this way. Charney immediately On the other hand, the CHL believes they
every province and state disputed that claim, as he believes it is ap- are more than generous with the programs
where CHL teams play propriate to call NCAA athletes students in which they offer to players to make them
hockey. This means that because they play for the universities they not only better players but better people, and
the CHL will be forced attend. The CHL is not an educational body, therefore are justified in not paying their stuto pay their players more especially considering the fact that players dent athletes minimum wage.
Through all of the allegations and
in accordance with these are eligible to play with their teams even af- minimum wage legisla- ter they are finished high school and are able battling, one thing is sure, and that is that this
tions.
to be sent back to the league for at least one battle will be a long one.
President of the to two seasons after they have been drafted
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Swim and Dive team in the pool
The last run of the
season has been ran
By Jenna FitzGerald
By Kyle Irvine
The cross country season ended on October 17. Headed
by the long-time coach, Marc
Wyton, the Scarlett running team
embarked on a not-so-long journey to Okotoks to participate
in the cross country Provincial
Championship meet. Truly, this
was an extremely exciting end to
the stamina-filled cross country
season.
The Alberta Cross Country Provincials were hosted at
Strathcona-Tweedsmuir school
offering a significant roster of
school teams the chance to compete against others for the prestigious championship title. Scarlett’s team did so, showing the
fruits of their extensive training
labour, and running their hearts
out. For a somewhat small running team, the number of runners
that made it into the provincial
event was quite impressive. 20%
of the cross country team, a relatively high percentage of students
from one school, proved their
mettle in the competition. A school runner, Tyler
Kiyonaga, managed to finish the
race in tenth place in his division,
while another female runner, Jovana Tepavac, finished fourth
place in her division. Although
the end-results proved to be impressive, some runners faced un-
fortunate complications during
the race, such as Grade 10 Robert
Germshied, who was holding a
strong ninth place standing before
slipping and falling, literally, out
of the position he had was holding. Numerous top 30 finishes
were recorded, presenting Scarlett’s active presence within the
event. Overall Scarlett placed
fifth in their provincial division
and even went on to place second
out of every school in Calgary. It
is safe to say that Dr. E. P. Scarlett’s provincial meet was a success.
Wyton expressed how
proud he was of his runners, going on to explain how all of his
members ran their hearts out and
worked extremely hard. It was a
difficult course, he said, but they
were able to power through it and
really give it their all. Wyton stated that the results are typical; stating his team usually demonstrates
their skill in such a manner.
It was good to hear that
Scarlett’s success appears as a recurring result. Through Wyton’s
runners he saw all of the hard
work, training, preparation, and
skill pay off and put to good use.
Even if the cross country season
has ended, the exciting results and
sights of the fellow Lancers team
in action are sure to encourage
others to join the team next season to run with the Scarlett team.
The Senior Boys Football team tackles the
seasons challenges
By Rachel Esser
The Senior Boys Football
team has had an amazing second half
of their season. The boys have played
multiple challenging teams including
Central Memorial, Beaverbrook, and
Diefenbaker, whom the boys played
previously in their season.
In their game against Central, the Lancers had a stunning win.
The score was 19-1 for the Lancers.
Their defense had a shutout, which assisted them in a fantastic win.
In their next game against the
Beaverbrook Lords, the Lancers put
up quite a fight but to no avail as they
still lost the game. They had a strong
lead for the majority of the game, but
the Lords caught up near the end and
swiped the win. This game was the last
regular season one.
In their game against the
Diefenbaker Chiefs, the Lancers
played the best game of the entire season. They were sportsmanlike, helping up other players after they tackled
them, and playing smart.
When the chiefs kicked the
ball, Allen McGurk, Grade 12, caught
the ball and ran it 60 yards. Two plays
later, the Lancers scored a touchdown. In the second quarter Ethan Kimura,
Grade 12, made a great catch and 5
minutes into the quarter the Lancers
got another touchdown. The second
quarter ended in a 14-14 tie.In the last
quarter, the score was 21-20 Lancers.
Continued on pg. 48
FEVER: How is the communi- yourself up before a race?
This year’s swim and cation within the team and the Barraclough: What gets me
pumped for a race is a warm up
dive team is bound for success. coaches?
Practices are held in the morn- Barraclough: The communica- and always picturing myself doing
ings at Canyon Meadows Pool, tion between the coaches and the well in the race even if you don’t
under the sound guidance from team is very good; we are always think that you’re going to do that
the coaches, Mike Berry, Stewart being critiqued on what we need well in the race.
Price, and Helen Domstad. The to improve on, which is very im- FEVER: What has been your best
time since you started swimming?
only race that the team will partic- portant to our success.
ipating in is the City Champion- FEVER: How would you de- Barraclough: My best time so
ships which are being held on No- scribe the vibe of the team? Is it far was around 40 seconds on the
vember 25 at the Talisman Centre. different from other teams you 50m front crawl.
FEVER: Who keeps you motivatThe FEVER took the opportunity have swam with?
to interview Kory Barraclough, Barraclough: The vibe on the ed to keep going even when you
Grade 10, who is one of the many team is a positive one, encourag- are tired and want to stop?
swimmers on the team to find out ing and supporting each other, Barraclough: The support of my
all the juice about this year’s up- not much different from any teammates and coaches will alother swim team in that sense. ways keep me motivated when I
coming swim and dive team.
FEVER: What is it like to be on This team is a bit more serious feel like giving up.
FEVER:
Do
a Scarlett
you plan to
team?
continue with
Barraswimming after
clough:
high school?
It’s
very
Barraclough:
exciting beAfter
high
ing on the
school, I plan
swim team;
on
continuyou
get
ing swimming
to meet a
in the sense
lot of new
of a lifeguard
people who
and instruction
also take
courses, and not
interest in
so much racing.
the
sport
FEVER: What
but
also
can you do
provide a
help other
challenge
Photo by Mike Berry to
swimmers with
with always
trying to im-The swim team in one of their early morning practices, posing for a photo their training?
Barraclough:
prove ourand there is less joking around To help other swimmers I can
selves.
FEVER: What did they expect than some of the other swimming demonstrate proper techniques in
strokes and common errors.
from you when you were trying teams I’ve been on.
FEVER: What other teams have FEVER: What is your weak point
out?
when it comes to swimming and
Barraclough: The coaches ex- you swam on?
pected us to know the basics of Barraclough: I have swam on the how are you trying to improve
the strokes and the events that we Calgary swimming team for JLC upon it?
Barraclough: Personally, I find I
(Junior Lifesaving Club)
were going to be strong in.
FEVER: How did the try-outs FEVER: What inspired you to run out of energy fairly quickly so
join the swim and dive team at I would like to find a way to help
go?
that along with improving my enBarraclough: Try-outs went very Scarlett?
well; we were all timed and tested Barraclough: I think getting to durance. ++
on our endurance and the strength represent my school is what in- FEVER: What is your favourite
spired me the most to join the part about swimming?
of our strokes.
Barraclough: I think getting to
FEVER: When are the practices swim team.
and where are they held? How FEVER: What is your best meet all these new people who
share a common interest would
stroke?
long do they go for?
Barraclough: Practices are held Barraclough: From what I can have to be my favourite part about
at the Canyon Meadows Pool tell, my best stroke is the front it all.
It seems like the team is
ranging throughout the week de- crawl.
pending on your last name. So for FEVER: What made you start hard at work with their practices
me it would be Mondays, Wednes- swimming in the first place? What ranging between days and preparage were you?
ing for City Championships. They
days and Fridays.
FEVER: What is a normal prac- Barraclough: I started swimming must be tired. If Lancers want to
so long ago I can’t even remember go out and support the team in
tice for Lancers?
Barraclough: A normal prac- how old I was. I think the reason their only race, like Barraclough
tice would consist of 50 metres I learned was just so I was able said, it is being held on Tuesday,
of front crawl, back crawl, breast to have fun in the pool without November 25 at the Talisman
Centre. Go cheer on this year’s
stroke and flu followed by drills of drowning.
FEVER: What do you do to pump swim and dive team!
a specific stroke or kick.
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Junior Boys football season
has come to an end
ByJenna
FitzGerald
tired they were, they went out there every
On October 14, 2014, after losing
for three games straight, the Junior Boys
Football team has had their first victory, and
what a victory it was. The team won a game
with a whopping 52-6 score against James
Fowler. The team has drastically improved
since their first game against St. Marys.
Then, on October 21, the Junior Boy’s
day in their gear to improve and be more
ready to represent Scarlett in their next
game.
There were always fans on the
benches watching the games unfold.
Coaches could always be heard talking to the
boys or yelling at the ones out on the field.
Fans could hear the way that the coaches
Photo by Jenna FitzGerald
The boys doing their best capability to win the game and represent Scarlett proudly
Football team lost the game 31-0 against
Lord Beaverbrook. Their final game in the
regular season, which was set to take place
on October 27, 2014, was cancelled; Central
Memorial forfeited.
The playoffs began on November
3, when the Lancers competed against John
G. Diefenbaker. The Scarlett Junior Boy’s
Football team is in Division 3. The playoffs
are at the same place where the regular
season was hosted, Shouldice Athletic Park.
Unlike the regular season,
admission is charged for spectators to get into
the games: $5 for adults, $2 for students and
seniors, and free for children under the age of
six. The Junior Boys unfortunately lost their
playoff game against John G. Diefenbaker,
which means that the season is over. With
a loss of 41-6, they finished their season
as a team. The boys worked well together
and fought to get into the semi-finals, but
John G. Diefenbaker outperformed Scarlett,
winning their second game against Scarlett
this season.
The boys have worked hard all
season long. They have had countless
injuries and about four players out for the
season due to injuries, which caused them
to be a bit behind the other schools’ teams.
They all have practiced countless hours, but
they were only able to win the one game
against James Fowler.
The team’s practices run much like
they did a month ago, including scrimmage,
tackling, drills, and plenty of running. The
team is now more able to focus on issues
such as what they struggled with in their
previous games. The team practiced every
day, no matter what the weather was or how
approached the players after they came
off of the field as well. They told players
to get ready or when they were switching
out players. This proximity made fans feel
more involved with the games. It is clear
that the coaches only want the best for the
team and that their coaching revolves around
encouraging improvement.
Communication
between
the
players and the coaches was open. Everyone
was working together to get the team to the
best that they could be. There was no slacking
allowed. If a player missed a practice, the
Photo By Jenna FitzGerald
The boys huddling together in the game
coaches would talk to them about it the next
day. The coaches wanted the players to be
there for every practice and every game to
get the team to the best level of a team that
they could achieve.
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Junior Boys Volleyball
By
Psalm Tesalona
strategic purposes.” Whatever those rea
The Scarlett Junior Boys Volley- sons may be, her choice definitely worked
ball team’s first home game was against to their advantage. Point twenty went to the
Lord Beaverbrook High School; it makes Lancers and the Beaverbrook Lords were at
sense that the Lancer’s last home game five points.
would also be against the Lords. The game Jeff Carreas, Grade 10, encourwas fast-paced and exciting. Both teams aged his teammates and the environment in
definitely showed improvement when they the huddle changed from doubt to determimet for their last game together for the sea- nation after he said, “We got this, guys.”
son on October 14.
The rest of the team gave their own words
Coach Raynell Prince told her team of encouragement to fight whatever doubt
to “Work hard, and have fun!” before send- they had in their minds.
ing them onto the court. Prince stood her As a result, the Lancer boys played with
ground beside the court, reminding the boys determination and an energy that was conto “jump first, then hit” when they attempt- tagious.
ed to spike near the net. The
Beaverbrook boys did not
display their excitement as
much as the Lancer boys.
They stayed calm while
trying as best they could to
get the ball past the defensive Lancers by the net. The
Lancer boys had speed and
anticipated Beaverbrook’s
fast hits, bringing set one to
an end with a score of 25-17
for the Lancers.
The Lancers won
the second set with a score
Photo by Psalm Tesalona
of 25-13. Beaverbrook Scarlett’s Jr. Boys just before their game against the Lords
seemed more on their toes during this set “This is more like it,” said Prince,
and worked hard to anticipate the Lancers’ beaming with pride.
The teams sat on the edge of their
spikes and fast serves. Halfway through the game, Scarlett’s Steven McGowan, Grade seats as they watched as the Lancers tried
11, jumped up and countered a ball that had to keep the Lords’ score below ten. With
been hit towards him, spiking it hard. His the Lancers at twenty-four points, the Lords
team reacted instantly, howling cheers— made a final attempt to step up their game
some even jumped to their feet in shock— and boosted their score to twelve before
all displaying the same awe-struck grin. missing a pass and letting the ball drop. The
Just like the first set, Prince stood calling set ended 25-12.
It was difficult not to get excited
out words of encouragement. Prince had to constantly remind the boys to be aware while watching both teams play. Their
of the setter on the opposite team, and find spirit and enthusiasm was clear in the way
who they were blocking. The Lords stood they interacted with one another and played
stunned as the Lancer boys composed together. What contributed to their victory
themselves and went back to their positions. was the support and encouragement they
Point fourteen went to the Lancers after two gave each other and Prince’s coaching.
members of the Beaverbook Lords’ team Prince offered great advice and support
hit heads while diving for the ball. They that the boys put to use right away on the
quickly jumped to their feet and the game court. There is no questioning the fact that
resumed. The Lancer boys were definitely Scarlett’s Junior Boys Volleyball team is
moving more quickly. They dove fast for full of talented individuals, but none of that
the ball and strategically timed their blocks would matter were they not being guided
and spiking. It was their quick reflexes and by a coach as stalled as Prince.
Their last scheduled game of the
court awareness that granted them victory season was against Western Canada High
with a score of 25-13.
During the time out before set three, School. They won that game as well and
Prince gathered her boys together and said have stayed undefeated, ranking first place
two words that left the boys wide-eyed, “No in junior boys’ volleyball South Division.
libero.” The Scarlett junior boys whispered, On Wednesday November 5, the boys
and
repeated won their quarterfinal game, winning 3-0
the same question in shock “No libero?”
against St. Francis. Anyone interested in
The libero in indoor volleyball is seeing them in action can catch their semia player that specializes in defense. They final game against Ernest Manning Seconare said to keep the game alive, and must day School on Wednesday November 12.
always make it their goal to never let the The FEVER wishes the Lancer Juball touch the floor and go after every ball. nior Boys Volleyball Team the best of luck
When asked why she made the move, as they continue to strive towards a gold
Prince simply stated with a smile, “For medal for Scarlett.
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The Senior Boys Volleyball Team waltzes through playoffs
By Anna Watt
The Senior Boys
Volleyball Team is
well on their way to becoming provincial
champions. After winning all of their league
games, the team is heading into playoffs on
a very positive note. The team ended their
league games on top with a total of fourteen
points, beating Western Canada High School
by two points. The Senior Lancers are ranked
seventh in the province behind Chinook
High School. Provincials will be held in
Lloydminster on November 20-22.
The boys’ last league game was
against Centennial High School, where
the boys squeaked out the win in four sets
on October 27. Coming back from a fivepoint deficit in the fourth set, the team
managed to take the win. Centennial has
never been a significant threat to the Lancers but they do have some key players
that always make it an interesting game.
Bryton Such, Grade 12, “believes the team is peaking at the right time
and that the season is going as planned.”
He also says, “the team has to work on
playing at its best more consistently.” ty Boys’ coach Darren Colquhoun FEVER: What do you want the team
The team attended the Lindsey who was willing to answer questions. to improve on before provincials?
Thurber tournament in Red Deer
Colquhoun: I believe the team has to
on October 25-26. The boys pereliminate more errors on offence and
formed very well in pool play
defence as well as becoming more enputting them in first place. The
thusiastic before and during games.
team made it all the way to the fiFEVER: What are a few of
nal losing the first set 25-21. The
the team’s positive attributes?
team at this point was not playColquhoun: When the Senior
ing to its potential and was ready
Varsity Boys team plays well,
to come roaring back in the secwe’re the best team in the provond. In the second set the team
ince. Also, when were at our best
was offensively much stronwe play like university teams.
ger, with monstrous hits comFEVER:
What
makes
ing from Pearce Eshenko. After
your
team
unique?
winning the second set swiftly
Colquhoun: That all ten players
the team went into the third set
could be starters which will benwith plenty of momentum. Yet
efit us as we head into provincials.
again, the boys won the third
The team played extremely well
set winning gold for Scarlett,
against St. Francis in their Quarwith the final score being 15-11.
ter Final . The team swiftly won
The
team
continin three sets. Semi Finals are on
Photo submitted by Jacob Reid
ues to improve and demNovember 13 in Scarletts main
Carson Kitsul and Jacob Reid roof the competition at U of C
onstrate their skills at these
gymnasium. Finals will be held at
tournaments.
The
FEVER
Bishop Carrol on november 15.
sat down with Senior Varsi-
Senior Girls Varsity Soccer
team season finishes
By Megan Wilson
The Scarlett
Senior Girls’
Soccer team’s season came to a close on
October 6 when they played their last game
against Western Canadian High School. This
year the team played five games winning four
and only tied one, placing second in the south
girls’ soccer standings. This girl’s season was
truly something to be happy about.
`The girl’s league games were
played against Lord Beaverbrook, Centennial, Notre Dame, and Western Canadian
High Schools. The girls are quite satisfied with the season, knowing that they
played to their best potential.
As the Lancers season came to
an end, the girls continued to work hard
in practice, as well as in games. The talent that these girls possess is very impressive to anxious fans and coaches watching.
All of the girls games are fun and exciting
to watch, with a great coach under their
belts, it is no surprise they came out on top.
At the beginning of the season, the
coaches Mr. McMillan and Mr. Teminsky
only had a time span of three days to pick
players and create a team. Because the season started extremely early in the school
year, the team needed to start practicing right
away. The first practice of the season was on
September 8, with their first two games on
September 9 and September 10. The short
time span this team had to practice and make
this team a success, is quite mind boggling.
The girls were able to practice almost every day this season, but since soccer is an outdoor sport, they had a couple
of problems with the weather. A couple
of rained or snowed out practices did not
stop them from being the successful team
they were. The girl’s season went well
with impressive wins against tough teams,
and just goes to show that a team that
practices and works hard can turn into a
team such as the Lancers we have now.
The FEVER spoke with soccer coach
Mr. McMillan to reflect on the teams season.
FEVER: Are you satisfied with this season?
McMillan: I think they could have done better in the semi-finals. I think it is most unfortunate for the senior girls because they do
not have a chance to come back next year.
FEVER:
What
was
your
favourite part about coaching the team?
McMillan:
Probably
watching the girls skill set and talent.
FEVER: Will you be coaching again?
McMillan: Yes! It is my hope that I continue
coaching unless they find a replacement!
FEVER: Would you do anything different?
McMillan: Maybe push the girls harder in practice.
They had good skill
just needed to push a little harder.
FEVER:
Any
returning
players?
McMillan: Yes tons! I believe on the
roster we had about fourteen returnees!
The girls unfortunately were not
able to pull a win out of the city finals game
against William Aberhart. The team did
have a successful season this year with their
undefeated league play. They are very proud
of what they accomplished this year and
are very excited to start up again next year.
The Senior Boys had an amazing
season overall, even though it was a bit rough
at times. Mac Dyer, Grade 11, said of the sea
In the last 4 seconds of the quar- son: “The season has been a rough one, but the
ter, the fastest runner on Diefenbaker’s team guys who decided to stay have really pulled
caught the ball and began to run it. He almost together as a team.”
Though a few people quit the team,
made it to the end zone, but Yi Chao Hu made a shoestring tackle on the runner and the Scar- the Senior Boys were still able to have a good
season. The boys that stuck with the team and
lett Lancers won the game.
In their team meeting after the game kept playing hard even when things were bleak
all the boys were praised for their hard work, really were the heroes of the team. Props to all
of the boys that stuck
and Colten Esser, Grade 12,
together and tried
was mentioned for playing
awesome defense in his po- “I am very proud with the their best without
sition.
effort that we showed all quitting. They are the
At the end of their
year. It would have been type of athletes that
make Scarlett proud!
game, the Fever caught
greater to have a bunch Coach McMaup with the team’s locally
more wins, but I am very hon was pleased with
famed head cheerleader,
Mrs. Edgecombe. She was happy with the effort and the results of the seathe character of guys
son. When asked how
very excited about the win,
we
had on our team this he thought the season
full of Lancer spirit. She
year.”
went, McMahon said,
gave a quote for the Fever
“I am very proud
to cheer on the boys, saying
-McMahon
with the effort that
“Way to go Scarlett! You
we showed all year.
guys are amazing! I am so
It would have been
very, very proud to be in the
stands cheering for the good guys. You guys greater to have a bunch more wins, but I am
are awesome, I am so proud. Yay! Go Lancers very happy with the effort and the character of
Go!” Mrs. Edgecombe was also at the Senior guys we had on our team this year.”
Players that stood out in the last
Boys semi-final game at McMahon Stadium.
The Boys themselves were also very games were Colten Esser, Cam Edgecombe,
pumped about their stunning victory. Adam Yi Chao Hu, Eric Rattai, Allen McGurk, CarTrepac, Grade 11, said “Clear eyes, full hearts, son Tweed, Mike Bell, Kieran Lamont, Ethan
can’t lose,” an inspirational quote that many of Kimura, Ji Hoon Kim, and Deion MinionDochstader.
the boys play by.
Great work to all the boys on the
In their semi-final game at McMa- hon Stadium the Lancers played against the team this year and best of luck for the Senior
Crescent Heights Cowboys. They fought hard Boys season next year! Go Lancers!
for a spot in the finals but could not quite get it.
They struggled a bit in the beginning but ended
the game with a strong last quarter, particularly
the last quarter.
Continued
from pg. 45