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October 18, 2021
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OPINIONS
October 18, 2021
DESTIGMATIZE SEX
COP CLIMATE ACTION
Trudeau has been espousing the paradox that Canada can effectively address climate change while investing in fossil fuel extraction.
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“Moral of the Story” By Ashe
“Dancing With Your Ghost” By Sasha Alex Sloan
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SWIMMING & DIVING Head Coach: Demone Tissira (2021) Recent Wins: Logger Relays (October 9, 2021) Accomplishments: NCAA Division II record for 100-yard breaststroke (Mariya Chekanovych)
The swim teams saw a phenomenal start to their 2021–22 fall campaign with two firstplace finishes. This also marked the first win for head coach Demone Tissira at SFU. The women’s team swept the meet, winning all nine of their events, while the men placed first in five. In their win, the women’s team defeated the Division I Seattle team who finished the day behind them with 92 points. The men and women will be in action next on November 6 at the UBC Aquatic Centre.
VOLLEYBALL Head Coach: Gina Schmidt (2013–present) Best Record: (21–8) (2015) Accomplishments: First NCAA Division II Championship Appearance (2016)
The women’s volleyball team has continued right where they left off in 2019, opening this year’s season with a (10–4) record and a .714 winning percentage. The women began the season with a four-game sweep at their first invitational tournament in San Diego, California. This included a victory against the 2018 and 2019 PacWest Conference champions, the Azusa Pacific Cougars (12–4). You can watch the team take on their Great NorthWest Conference opponent, Central Washington University (8–5), at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 21, in the West Gym.
WOMEN'S SOCCER Head Coach: Annie Hamel (2014–present) 2021–22 Overall Record: (2–6–1)
The women’s soccer team suffered two losses last week against two conference members: Seattle Pacific University (8–1) and Montana State University Billings (4–5). SFU was unable to generate any offence as they were shutout against the 25th ranked Seattle team by a score of 2–0. In their 2–1 overtime loss against the Billings, Kiara Buono tied the game 53 minutes in with her first goal of the season. The women’s team will be in action at home on October 21 and 23.
MEN'S SOCCER Head Coach: Clint Schneider (2015–present) 2021–22 Overall Record: (4–5)
The men’s team lost their last matchup at home by a score of 1–0 in overtime against Western Washington University (4–6) on October 9. SFU outshot their opponent in the first half, 7–0 before Washington gained the momentum late in the game and scored on their first shot in the extra frame. The team will look to bounce back at the next home game on October 28 at 7:00 p.m. against Northwest Nazarene University (6–4).
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When did track and field and cross country originate? Track and field is a term used to describe “running, jumping for height, and throwing for distance.” Disciplines outside of running are referred to as field events. The sport of track and field has been practised for centuries. The ancient Olympic games, first recorded in 776 B.C., including running events, were held “in conjunction with religious festivals,” and were only available for men. A federation for women in track and field would not be established until 1921. Nevertheless, track and field practically ceased to exist for a large period of time as it was banned by Emperor Theodosius I in A.D. 394. Finally, in Britain, the sport was rejuvenated with its first organized track meet in 1849. After that, various track organizations and clubs were established before the sport premiered at the first Olympics in 1896. Cross country began in Britain and was a training method for runners in the offseason. Originally referred to as “the paper chase,” a group of runners would drop pieces of paper along the track for a second group to chase and follow. In 1838, it became a practice across all private schools and was referred to as the Crick Run — now known as cross country.
Have any of SFU’s track and field athletes competed in the Olympics? Yes! There have been many SFU track alumni who have competed in the Olympics. Most recently at the Toyko 2020 Summer Olympic Games, SFU alumni Lindsey Butterworth and Natasha Wodak represented Canada. From Burnaby, Butterworth won the indoor and outdoor 800m NCAA Division II titles in 2015 and won bronze in the 1500m as a freshman. At her first Olympic games, she placed 32th in the 800m event. Wodak, hailing from Surrey, is the “secondfastest female marathoner in Canadian history.” She’s a seasoned veteran, representing Team Canada 16 times in various games, including the Olympics in Rio and Tokyo. Wodak placed 22th in the 10,000m in Rio and improved to 13th in the marathon event in Tokyo.
When does the track and cross country season start at SFU? The cross country season begins at the start of the school year in September and ends in November. The women’s cross country team were undefeated in their three regular-season meets this year, and the men have placed second in their first two meets, and third in their last. Both teams will compete in the Conference and NCAA championships to complete the season. The track and field indoor season won’t begin at SFU until January. When it concludes in March, the outdoor season will commence and be completed in May.
How are points awarded in cross country? Like golf, the fewer points the better! Points in cross country meets are awarded to a team based on the placement of its runners; however, only the first five runners for a team will be counted. If a player finishes first in a race, they will be awarded one point. The lowest score a team can earn is 15 points: if all five of their racers make up the top five. Nevertheless, during meets, only two races are run — 6km for the women and 10km for the men. So athletes only have one opportunity to receive a perfect 15.
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ARIES — Mar 21–Apr 19
LIBRA — Sept 23–Oct 22
Today you might find yourself feeling strong anger and boredom. It may be beneficial to consider taking up stress-relief activities like petty theft or joining a punkrock band.
Cosmic horror abounds for you, dear Libra. All of the nearest heavenly bodies have collectively decided to conspire against you. Bunker down and body pad up, because their wrath is, quite literally, astronomical.
TAURUS — Apr 20 –May 20
SCORPIO — Oct 23–Nov 21
I can only imagine you’re reading this in the vain hope to feel less guilty about your terrible life decisions. Sorry to disappoint, but that’s all you; the stars aren’t touching your life with a 100 lightyear pole.
Now is the time to withdraw all of your life savings and create your dream startup. Trust me, being a member of the bourgeoisie becomes all Scorpios; just look at Bill Gates or Marie Antoinette!
GEMINI — May 21–Jun 20
SAGITTARIUS — Nov 22–Dec 21
It is important that you continue oversharing your trauma on Twitter as today might be the day you finally break 50 likes. Someone may tell you they love you, but make sure to test their love by taking back your affection.
The stars want you to know that nothing you do this week is significant in their eyes. They’ve watched the slow heat death of countless worlds, and find it laughable that mortal beings such as yourself think they care.
CANCER — Jun 21–Jul 22
CAPRICORN — Dec 22–Jan 19
You’re particularly needy this week, but remember, everyone else comes before you so just listen to Frank Ocean on repeat until it passes.
The cosmos really want you to stop asking them for life advice. Honestly, it’s kind of a given that you shouldn’t add to the 10 unread messages you’ve sent to that special someone.
LEO — Jul 23–Aug 22
AQUARIUS — Jan 20 –Feb 18
Begin writing your autobiography now. It doesn’t matter if you’re famous or not. You’re already screaming into the void by having your life dictated through a weekly horoscope.
Sorry, Aquarius, but to be blunt, not even all of the crystals in a rich baby witch’s room could ward off the bad vibes coming your way. Try getting ahead of this by selfsabotaging before cosmic karma catches up with you.
VIRGO — Aug 23–Sept 22
PISCES — Feb 19–Mar 20
Friends and loved ones are coming to you for life advice this week. Humble them by providing an exhaustive list of all their faults. Remember, the less constructive, the more likely they’ll continue to need you!
The signs are in good order for you; clearly, someone’s been making eyes at the night sky. Continue courting the stars, because you won‘t have any luck on earth in the near future.
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