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Parking is back Welcome back everyone! Welcome to the Carillon’s Halloween issue. We hope you all enjoy some spooky content with some hearty laughs. This issue is packed with amazing reads! Thanks again to Sarah for another beautiful cover. We hope to see more wonderful contributions from students like you in next week’s paper!
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Gte ready to fork out that $2 an hour once again. Come November 1, the university is bringing back parking with a two-phased approach.
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Cougars track and field star Skylar Smith balances training, classes and more traning.
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University to reinstate parking fees starting November 1 Two-phased approach
sara birrel news editor In an October 22 email from Student Affairs, the University of Regina announced that they would be reinstating on-campus parking fees, which have been suspended since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March. The university said that the fees would be reinstated in a two-phased approach. Fees for underground parking and all visitor parking, including visitor lots and metered spaces, will resume on November 1. Fees for parking on surface lots M and Z (no plug-in and plug-in) will resume on January 1, 2021.
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According to the email, the campus has seen increased use of the parking facilities over the past few months and anticipates they will see more in the months ahead. According to the email, “parking is an ancillary service the University provides on a user-pay basis. Those paying to park on campus are paying for parking infrastructure (lot development), maintenance, snow removal and enforcement.” In an email to the Carillon, U of R Public Affairs Strategist Everett Dorma said that “anyone who has been to campus lately will have noticed a higher
number of vehicles parking in public areas as well as in lots M and Z.” Only about 600 students are registered for in-person courses this semester, so the majority of those parking on campus are faculty, staff (which includes student workers), and researchers. Dorma said the university hopes to provide more in-person courses next semester, however the university still anticipates few students will be on campus for classes in Winter 2021. Dorma said that the university is “cautiously projecting” $400,000 in revenue from rein-
stating the parking fees which will go towards the projected budget shortfall of $13.5 million, around $4 million of which is from foregone parking revenue. While the decision to reinstate parking fees is perhaps understandable from the perspective of the university, the financial consequences for those who have been parking on campus – many of them workers who are on campus because they cannot afford to stay home during a pandemic – as well as potential environmental consequences are worth taking into account. Given that the U-Pass has been can-
celled and the cost of a bus pass for students is now the same price per month as an M lot parking pass, those with access to vehicles may choose to drive rather than take the bus, lowering their risk of exposure to Covid but putting more vehicles on the road. There are no easy answers to these problems, but it seems like now is the time for the city and the province to be digging deep to ease the financial burden on public institutions, rather than public institutions calling on the public to ease the burden on them.
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Future Majority hosts Next Gen Leaders Debate Premier a no-show
reese estwick staff writer On Monday, October 19, Future Majority hosted a live Leaders Debate via Zoom, connecting about 160 Saskatchewan youth with NDP leader, Ryan Meili and Saskatchewan Party Minister for the Environment, Dustin Duncan. Scott Moe, leader of the Saskatchewan Party, was not in attendance at the event – leaving young people with varying emotions. Some felt the denied invitation was a clear demonstration of Moe’s lack of interest in Saskatchewan youth, while others saw it as an opportunity to hear an alternate perspective. “To be frank I was disappointed but not surprised at Mr. Moe’s absence. People under 35 make up the largest voting bloc in Saskatchewan, yet Mr. Moe’s inability to join the debate provides a narrative that concerns both current and future are not a priority,” said Samira Wagner, who is in her final year at the University of Regina, majoring in Political Science and completing a certificate in Public Relations. Scott Moe told CBC Saskatchewan that Duncan is a good person to stand in for the debate because “he will put forward the clear differences between the two parties when it comes to our records of investment in post-secondary education.” Wagner stated her concern with Moe’s lack of awareness surrounding the priorities of Saskatchewan youth: “I find the fact that Mr. Moe believes the only and top priority for young voters
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is of post-secondary education out of touch and careless, moreover, if that was the case perhaps Minister Tina Beaudry-Mellor should have taken the spot.” “It’s not all about the guys at the top,” said Levi Perrault, a recent University of Regina graduate and University of Saskatchewan law student. Perrault said he was not overly bothered by Duncan taking Moe’s place. “I think that often times when you have the leader of a party come in they talk very generally, so by having Minister Duncan there I thought it actually kind of focused the debate a little bit more.”
ing enough to connect and prioritize young people. When asked if she thought politicians have done enough to engage young votes, Wagner said, “No. Engagement with young people seems to be a low priority in Saskatchewan’s political arena. Young people feel ignored by politicians and it is time to start taking our concerns with more than a nod and a grain of salt. Working to engage young people starts with listening. Listen to the priorities of young voters, listen to our ideas, our concerns, just listen. Young people should be reached out to not only during campaigning but when platforms are being
building your roads, who are your parents’ property taxes going to – that’s where the engagement is really lacking, I think.” Those who received an invitation to this debate were representatives from two out of the six parties running in this election. This begs the question: did this debate give young people full perspective on their voting options this election? As the Liberal Party, Green Party, Progressive Conservative Party, and the Buffalo Party were not invited, I spoke to University of Saskatchewan student and Future Majority’s Saskatchewan Coordinator, Kehan Fu.
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Engagement with young people seems to be a low priority in Saskatchewan’s political arena. Young people feel ignored by politicians and it is time to start taking our concerns with more than a nod and a grain of salt. – Samira Wagner The debate focused on four main topics: Indigenous issues, affordability, [mental] health care, and jobs and the future. These are issues that directly impact young people in Saskatchewan regarding their current life and possible future within the province, making them important for politicians to address. People aged 18-30 hold 35 per cent of the vote in Saskatchewan. Many youth in Saskatchewan feel as though the politicians at all levels of government are not do-
built, when strategies are being discussed. We need to be a part of the arena every year, not just election years.” “I know when it comes to federal and provincial politics it’s easy, everyone sees the tweets and the Facebook posts – even young people have an idea of what is going on,” Perrault discussed the importance of young people being involved in local politics, not just provincial and federal campaigns. “When it comes to municipal, ground level stuff: who’s
Fu mentioned that the organization discussed the possibility of including all candidates yet came to the realization that it would likely be less effective and productive compared to just hosting the two major parties. “I think that the difficult part was … when you have six parties present, if you start dividing the speaker times and wanting to include community partners [Indigenous, LGBTQ*, etc.], I think six people speaking on every issue, from an operational perspective
was just really hard for us [Future Majority] to work around.” Overall, the debate provided young people in Saskatchewan with some answers to questions that have been left out of other debates and conversations. Yet young people still have fears and concerns. “I fear that our province isn’t willing to elect a government that will prioritize our environment. If we do not tackle the climate crisis, we will not have the Saskatchewan we know and love around for future generations,” said Wagner. With options like mail-in ballots and advanced voting, many young people are pledging to go to the polls and have their voices heard. If politicians want a chance of getting into office, they must make youth priorities their priorities. Apathy is a common feeling for young people because politicians have ignored the voices of youth for far too long. If you are feeling apathetic or like politics don’t affect you, remember Wagner’s advice. “It is okay to feel apathetic, but in retrospect, if you have the right to vote you have a privilege that so many don’t have, even in our province so use it. An election is an opportunity to decide what you want for your province’s future. In a digital era, we have endless access to information, so it is paramount to encourage those around you to research the parties, pressing issues, and individual politicians.”
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Colonialism, white supremacy at the root of violence against Mi’kmaq fishers Indigenous rights being violated
isaac tamlin news writer On September 17, licensed Mi’kmaq fishers from the Sipekne’katik First Nation set up a “moderate livelihood” fishery off the coast of Nova Scotia – something that is both their treaty right and their ancestral right. However, this decision to begin fishing was met with racism in the form of violence, blockades, destroyed equipment, and at least one person hospitalized. This current issue can be traced back to a Supreme Court ruling from 1999, but has basis as far back as the 1700s. The supreme court case was in regard to Donald Marshal who went fishing for eels, but when he tried to sell them, he was arrested on the basis of trying to sell without a license. However, it was found under the basis of 1760 and 1761 peace and friendship treaties between the Mi’kmaq and the British that he had a treaty right to fish for a “moderate livelihood” wherever and whenever he’d like. However, two months after that court ruling, it was “clarified” that the Mi’kmaq didn’t have a right to “open-ended accumulation of wealth” but that their fishing was only for “necessities.” As well they were told their treaty rights were not unlimited and it was possible that Indigenous fisheries to be regulated with public concerns in mind such as the conservation of fish populations. This “clarification” is at the heart of this issue. When the Indigenous fishery began operating on September 17, two months before the season opened for non-Indigenous fishers, non-Indigenous fishers were stirred into a violent fren-
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zy. They took issue with the fact that Mi’kmaq fishers could put out their traps while they could not, with commercial fishers only being allowed to fish between November to May since the summer months are a time when lobsters molt their shells and mate. It’s because of this lack of clarification of what is a “moderate” lifestyle that commercial fishers are concerned, and believe Indigenous fishing will hurt conservation efforts. If that was the case, accord-
boat carrying 6,500 traps. So it’s clear that the Mi’kmaq moderate livelihood is not the real threat to lobster populations. Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services said of the matter “Mi’kmaq have a right to a moderate livelihood, this is a right that was affirmed in 1999 a right which has existed since 1760… this is something that is subject to regulation and it needs to continue along the path to ironing that out with DFO and figuring out
burned down with one man being hospitalized with life-threatening injuries from the fire. The origin of the fire has not been determined yet, but for obvious reasons it is believed to be suspicious. No one has been charged yet from either the raids nor the fire. One man was charged in assault in another case unrelated to either the raids or the fire. Mike Sack, chief of the Sipekne’katik said in an interview with CBC, “We didn’t come here
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Mi’kmaq have a right to a moderate livelihood, this is a right that was affirmed in 1999 a right which has existed since 1760. – Marc Miller
ing to this ruling, Indigenous fishing could be regulated. Professor Tony Charles, a fisheries management expert says that the Indigenous fishing poses no harm to lobster populations. The Indigenous band gave out a limited number of licenses to Indigenous fishers with their own restrictions to ensure conservation measures would remain in place. With only 11 boats, with less than 50 traps each, they are not a concern to lobster populations. During the regular fishing season there are thousands of boats, each allowed up to 350 traps, and Clearwater Lobster, owned by Nova Scotia’s richest man, John Risley, fishes with one massive
what that means so the Mi’kmaq people can have that crystalize and can continue fishing in peace.” However, despite these assurances hundreds of commercial fishers raided two lobster pounds on October 13, 2020. They stole or destroyed equipment and lobsters, burned down a van and threatened to burn down the pound with Indigenous fishers still barricaded inside. When RCMP arrived, the number of officers on the scene were unable to contain the hundreds of rioters involved, and no one was arrested at that time. On October 17, one of the two Indigenous lobster pounds that was raided was
at all to fight anyone and we’re not here to do that. We’re here to fight for our right [to fish for a moderate livelihood] and that’s it.” However, he was concerned with the lack of action on behalf of the government, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), and the RCMP to resolve the issues facing Indigenous fishers. At the moment there is still no resolution in sight. Indigenous fishers are still struggling with fishing lines being cut, traps being destroyed, they can’t buy equipment or sell their catches. On October 16, a day before the pound was burned to the ground, Justin Trudeau called for
an end to the violence and the harassment that is happening. “We need to make sure the security and police are there to ensure everyone is protected as well … but we need to find a solution.” Even as he said that, negotiations between Indigenous fishers, the DFO, and the government are at a standstill, with no clarification of what is a “moderate” lifestyle, and no regulations being defined. At the same time, nothing is being done to stop the intimidation of Indigenous fishers and the destruction of their fishing equipment. This isn’t the first time Indigenous peoples have faced adversity trying to exercise their treaty rights to fish. Indigenous fishers have faced adversity in the past in the form of gear and lobster being confiscated by DFO and RCMP for fishing without a license or fishing out of season, even when Indigenous peoples were just exercising their right to fish. It doesn’t matter what coast they’re on, or if they’re fishing in freshwater or the sea. It’s because of this that many people have been calling what is happening systemic racism. RCMP and DFO have been able to arrest Indigenous people and confiscate their catch, but have yet to have charged anyone despite the attacks on Indigenous peoples and the destruction of their property and tools. If it was Indigenous peoples destroying non-Indigenous equipment many say that the punishment would be swift and decisive.
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Biden, Trump face off in final debate before November 3 Polls show Biden won
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With our current provincial election over and done with it’s important to look to our neighbours to the south to see how they’re faring. After all, as the saying goes, when America burns, Canada suffers smoke inhalation. On Thursday, October 22 at Belmont University in Nashville, US President Donald Trump and Democratic Party challenger Joe Biden had what was supposed to be their third and last debate before the November 3 presidential election. The second debate had of course been cancelled due to Trumps contracting COVID and
many of you have probably seen, immortalized in gifs and memes, Trump was quoted taking full responsibility for the pandemic and the toll it’s taken. “I take full responsibility.” He said, followed up by, “It’s not my fault it came here. It’s China’s fault.” That pretty much plays out Trump’s entire election strategy. Sure, he’s been in charge for the last four years. But everything that’s wrong that has happened wasn’t his fault, it was Obama, it was Biden, it was China, but if they vote him again in another four years, he’ll keep blaming it on someone else. Biden
not good. What we’d like to do is terminate it.” Biden also commented on the children being separated at the border, at people being detained, and the women being forcibly sterilized in ICE detainment camps. “It makes us a laughing stock and violates every notion of who we are.” Trump again attempted to avoid the question and plead ignorance, and deflect the question saying, “Children are brought here by coyotes and lots of bad people, cartels… we let people in but they have to come legally.”
the current pandemic and racial tensions taking center stage, it was looking like environmental issues would be put on the backburner during the debate so it was interesting to see some representation for those who have environmental concerns at heart. Finally, there couldn’t be a debate without some mention of Trump’s still-unreleased tax returns. “Go look at them,” Biden said “22 years of my tax returns. You have not released a single solitary year of your tax return. What are you hiding? Why are you unwilling?” Trump man-
million people, but FiveThirtyEight a political analyst site reported that the debate did not have a major impact on either candidate’s favourability, polling numbers, or likelihood of winning. Current polls show that Biden leads Trump by only 8 per cent, however as we saw with the last election, sometimes polls shouldn’t be taken as fact. Thanks to the electoral system in the US (and Canada) a candidate can form a government even if they don’t win the popular vote. This debate, and the election to the south is important to us
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not being in condition to make the second debate. In an effort to prevent the repeated interruptions from Trump that had been a distraction in the first debate, each candidate’s microphone was switched off as the other made a statement on each topic. NBC News moderator Kristen Welker kept the two candidates in check and ensured that questions would be answered and things would be moved along quickly. This debate came with its fair share of interesting takes. As
promised to look at a new coronavirus plan, including further stimulus payments. Trump’s response was predictable by this point. “I say we’re learning to live with it. We have no choice. We can’t lock ourselves up in a basement like Joe does.” Trump said. Biden swung strong this debate, especially in regards to healthcare. “People deserve to have affordable health care, period.” Trump of course, continued a rally against healthcare. “No matter how well you run it, it’s
Biden also stated his support for a federal minimum wage of $15 an hour, while Trump said, “minimum wage should be left to the states… A federal minimum wage would hurt businesses.” An oft heard conservative response to increases in minimum wage, even here in Saskatchewan. Biden also had a surprising response when Trump asked him if he would ban the use of fossil fuels. “I would transition from the oil industry, yes… because the oil industry pollutes significantly.” In
aged to dodge the question, again claiming he would release them but that he couldn’t right now. This is also coming in the wake of rumours that Trump has a bank account in China, and that he has over $400,000 in debt owed to someone who he has refused to comment on. In a post debate NCC poll, 53 per cent of debate-viewers though that Biden won the debate, while only 37 per cent of viewers thought Trump had. The debate was watched by over 63
because the United States is such a powerful nation and Canada’s strongest trade partner. It can exert some power over us as we have seen with trade tariffs being implemented in the last four years. It also has the ability to influence our people and our mindsets up in Canada. Having a misogynistic, corrupt, and blatantly racist individual in charge of what is the most powerful nation on earth validifies other misogynistic, corrupt, racist individuals.
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Sexual (re)education series
STIs, the importance of testing, and gaps in Saskatchewan’s curriculum holly worby staff writer You may be wondering why I’m using the term sexually transmitted infections (STIs) instead of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). In an online webinar I attended on sexual education, Natalya Mason from Saskatoon Sexual Health explained that “People used to use the term STDs, but diseases usually have symptoms and most STIs don’t.” Robin Hilton, the Sexual Health Outreach Coordinator at URSU, built on that in an interview by saying that with STIs “the most likely symptom is no symptom at all.” Unfortunately, that’s not what’s commonly taught. A common education on STIs, according to Mason, involves a teacher showing pictures of the genitalia of people who have extreme symptoms, in part as a scare tactic due to the abstinence focus of our province’s sexual education. This does not accurately inform people on how the majority of STIs are experienced. Not only does it teach people that they don’t need to worry about getting tested unless they’re visibly showing symptoms, it teaches that having an STI is something to be ashamed of, which maintains our cultural stigma around STIs. The demonization of those with STIs creates a binary – those with and those without – which inevitably leads to one category looking down on the other. Our current sexual education model paints someone living with an STI as irresponsible, dirty, or slutty – a perfect example of the ‘just world’ hypothesis where people victim-blame someone in a state for getting into that state to convince themselves they’ll never wind up in that state because they believe those adjectives don’t apply to them. Those stereotypes hurt those that hold them as they’re less likely to get tested for STIs even if their lack of sexual
safety makes them more likely to contract one, and it hurts those who contract them by wrongfully implying personal flaws are the cause of their physical infection. Hilton referred to our culture’s individualism as another cause for the stigma, which can also be seen during the coronavirus pandemic in those refusing to wear masks in public. Taryn Wahl, the Education Coordinator for Planned Parenthood Regina, expanded on that by explaining that wearing a mask protects others if you’re carrying the
organ systems leading to organ failure, chlamydia and gonorrhea can cause pelvic inflammatory disease and lead to infertility, and roughly 40 types of HPV can lead to cancer. Wahl also took care to mention that “there’s a lot of fear about STIs which can make people avoid conversations and testing. To dispel that, all STIs are curable or treatable.” Another common misconception around STIs is that they can only be contracted through penis-in-vagina or penis-in-anus penetration. In reality, STIs like
right now, cut your nails), putting condoms on sex toys like dildos if they’re being used on more than one person, and the basic one we all know, using condoms for penetrative sex even if they don’t always feel nice for the person with a penis, because I’m sure they feel a lot nicer than potential organ failure. During Mason’s presentation on comprehensive sexuality education, she mentioned that the last time Saskatchewan’s abstinence-based sexual education curriculum had an update was
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coronavirus but are asymptomatic (carrying but not yet showing symptoms), much the same as wearing a condom protects a sexual partner in case you’re carrying an STI and are asymptomatic. As we’ve seen, people diagnosed with coronavirus are also painted as irresponsible and dirty, even though anyone could pick up the virus just from going on a grocery run. A lack of adequate physical protection is the cause in most cases of STI contraction and coronavirus spread, not some deep moral flaw, and demonizing people dealing with either of those experiences just makes it more likely that fewer people will use adequate physical protection as they don’t acknowledge it as a major factor. STIs can cause major longterm damage to your body if left untreated even while asymptomatic, which is one of the reasons it’s essential to get testing done with every new partner, or every 3-6 months, whichever comes first. Wahl explained that syphilis can spread through a person’s
chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis, and HIV can all be transmitted through unprotected oral sex. Mason mentioned that sexually transmitted and bloodborne infections (STBBIs) like HIV, HPV, herpes, and hepatitis B can be contracted through the bloodstream if, for example, you have an open cut on your hand that comes in contact with sexual fluids like semen that carry the infection. They can also be passed through sharing needles for drug use, or through non-sanitized needles used for piercings or tattoos. Wahl mentioned several methods of proper physical protection measures, such as using condoms or dental dams as barrier methods when giving or receiving oral sex, and putting lubricant inside the condom before it’s put on, and again outside to lessen the chance of the condom breaking due to friction. Other safety measures include putting on gloves before you finger someone (and please, for the love of whatever deity you’re on good terms with
in 2009. Some of the current missing topics include sexual positivity, contraceptive options, and consent. Keeping that in mind, let’s look at some statistics provided by Mason during her presentation. The average infection rate (AIR) of gonorrhea in Canada is 79 people per 100,000. In Saskatchewan, it’s 120 per 100,000. The AIR for Chlamydia in Canada is 345 people per 100,000. In Saskatchewan, it jumps to 543. Saskatchewan’s AIRs for hepatitis C and HIV are both double the national averages. Saskatchewan also has the highest provincial rate of adolescent pregnancy. It’s obvious that the abstinence-only approach and decade-old curriculum aren’t adequately educating Saskatchewanians on safe sexual practices. To psych yourself up to have a conversation with a potential or existing partner about sexual health and safety, Wahl recommends keeping in mind that it’s normal for these conversations to be awkward at first. People learn a
lot through the examples they see set by others, and not having open conversations on consent or STIs properly modelled in the media means that most people won’t see it as an easy conversation simply because it’s unfamiliar. However, choosing to have that unfamiliar conversation earlier in the relationship can save a lot of heartache going forward, as it gives you the chance to make sure you’re fully informed on the experience you’re considering consenting to. According to Wahl, you are “less likely to get an STI from someone who has one and is careful about it than someone who doesn’t know.” Another huge perk to having the conversation earlier on is it gives you the opportunity to find red flags that may have escaped notice otherwise. Choosing to have those difficult conversations shows a potential partner that you value their health, that it’s important to you that they’re informed, and that you respect their right to choose whether or not they want to have that experience with you. If someone has no regard for your sexual health, there’s a good chance they won’t prioritize your sexual pleasure either. Attached below this article you’ll find a link to a survey on sexual misunderstandings you may have had throughout life! These misunderstandings can be serious, funny, or just a mistake made that you feel others may relate to, whatever you’re comfortable with sharing. We’ll be including these misunderstandings in the fourth piece of this series to be released in late November, and all submissions will be anonymous. There’s no prerequisite to being eligible to respond so you don’t even have to be a student at the University to take part! https://uregina.eu.qualtrics. com/jfe/form/SV_9EN1X1uX7qxxnHD
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The Regina Art Collective’s exhibit Change is Good Local artists use “whatever works” to convey meaning to the community
joseph holoein arts writer With the completion of Change is Good on October 30, the Regina Art Collective (RAC) will be celebrating another successful art exhibit. COVID-19 presented a volley of challenges, but the RAC was able to change their approach through their collective creativity. According to Jeffrey Taylor, a founding member of the group, it is common for the opening night to see the highest levels of attendance. Taylor says, “This year instead of an opening reception we had our artists demonstrating in the gallery over two days. This change was well received and attendance was steady throughout the two days.” Overall, attendance remained lower than usual, as member Nikki Jacquin says, “Attendance … was down not surprisingly considering the events of 2020.” Additionally, Dave Gejdos, another of the artists, affirms, “It’s been quiet and slow.” Regardless of the turnout, Jacquin says, “I’ve heard several members of the group express great satisfaction in this show being one of our strongest yet. All pieces are of the highest quality each artist has produced to date. It is work that is new and challenged us.” Perhaps this is where the exhibit’s greatest measure of success comes from – the achievement of the art itself and the artists’ recognition of their successes individually and as a group.
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Hard work and attention to detail shine through the RAC’s latest exhibit.
While the overall title was chosen by the collective, it emphasizes that the process of change is good and for many of the artists the title holds a deeper and more specific meaning. “I feel the title represents our desire to see something positive come out of our current situation. Generally we had the desire for the show to represent new creative directions we each were pursuing during the COVID lockdown,” says Taylor, “My work found me contemplating commissions I had recently received for
the change evolved over several years and was not specifically a reaction to COVID.” While the group has a shared understanding of the meaning behind their chosen title, Change is Good, what is interesting is that each artist additionally holds their own personal interpretation of what this means to them. When asked, Gejdos responded, “The magnificence of creation” and “it’s uniqueness” are central, along with the idea that, “Nature works perfectly without opinion or self.”
showcase the artists’ hard work and acute attention to detail. The RAC has a competitive and limited membership policy and while all are artists, each member holds additional responsibilities beyond the art process itself. According to Jacquin, “The current mix of artists seems to be very cohesive and works well together.” In regard to the “online component” of their exhibit, Jacquin elaborated: “This current exhibit had an online component because it was also a part of the Art Now
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All pieces are of the highest quality each artist has produced to date. It is work that is new and challenged us. – Nikki Jacquin
cremation urns. ‘Change is good’ is not something typically thought of when imagining vessels used in the memorializing of passed loved ones, but as a Christian, I often think of death as a beginning rather than a sorrowful end.” For Jacquin, she explains it in two ways. Firstly, she says, “I think the feeling was that we had gone through a strange new time of isolation.” On a more personal level, she then says, “like myself,
The complete list of artists includes: Taylor, Jacquin, Gejdos, along with DeLee Grant, Madhu Kumar, H.J. Linnen, Shelley McGillivray, Derek Olson, Mark Sexton, and Les Sneesby. These creators use a wide range of media, some such as clay, discarded trash, oil on canvas, bronze, and according to Gejdos, basically, “whatever works.” This had led to the creation of some very unique pieces that
event sponsored by the Saskatchewan Galleries Association. Art Now is held on rotation between Saskatoon and Regina, yearly. Due to Covid all participating commercial galleries hosted their in-person shows and opening, while Art Now held an online opening night of all participating galleries, artists’ talks and even a children’s gallery. Regina Art Collective members Jeffrey Taylor and DeLee Grant both were
involved this year in the artists’ talks. The Art Now web site had a online space for each gallery that viewers could click through while listening to Saskatchewan musicians. Buyers could view artworks and even chat with gallery staff live! The website listed in-person activities and art talks were being featured. Recordings were posted for reviewing: https://www.artnow.ca/.” One interesting story mentioned by Jacquin is that during the exhibition, “we talked with a mother who was in the building for training” and “she said talking to us helped her as a mother understand her artistically talented daughter. She now realizes that it was normal for her daughter to view kitchen appliances and utensils as potential art making tools.” It is great how art can bring people together and how people can learn a new perspective with every new encounter. While the exhibit is over on October 30, Taylor said that the RAC’s “annual Art That Fits show goes up the same day with the opening night November 5 at 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. at 1077 Angus Street.” You can also visit the Regina Art Collective’s website to see their standard gallery hours. This could be a great opportunity to get out and see some art and to embrace the experience of the environment – perhaps you might even learn something new.
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Artist profile: People of the Sun Regina-based band releases debut single “Expectations”
isaac adeoluwa atayero contributer
One of Regina’s most diverse bands, People of the Sun, released their first official single on Friday, October 16. The eightpiece Hip-Hop/R&B band based out of Treaty 4 territory comprises four vocalists and a four-man rhythm section. The vocals section of the band includes industry veteran and community leader Info Red, an Indigenous MC; Pakistani-born MC and producer, Origin of Spin; as well as Nigerian born singer/songwriters Nini Jegz and ADEOLUWA. Completing the band’s sound is the rhythm section which consists of keyboardist, Ethan Reoch; drummer, Cyprian Henry; bass player, Rob Lane; and Juno-award winning guitarist and band-leader, Erik Mehlsen. Members of the People of The Sun have worked with notable names in the music industry such as Hoodoo, Andino Suns, Def3, and The Saskatchewan Roughriders Drumline prior to joining the band. Although the bandmates all come from a plethora of cultural and musical backgrounds, they have been able to create a unique sound that blends their various identities in a cohesive sound. Mehlsen believes a band like People of the Sun is especially important for the community during times like these when diversity is often weaponized, as opposed to embraced. “I truly believe that music has the ability to heal and unify the world right now”, he said. “As a band, we want to prove to the world that a group of people of varying ages, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual backgrounds — from all
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over the world — can come together and harmoniously create exciting music.”
much acclaim by music lovers all over the city. Following the concert’s reception, the band has
releasing a new song and video weekly until the release of their debut EP Last Day of Summer.
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The band hosted their first concert at the iconic Regina music venue, The Exchange, in August, which was received with
recorded a new musical project for their fans. Starting with the high energy heart-tugger tune, “Expectations,” the band will be
For vocalist Jegz, it is important for the band to release music in a way that is authentic to their persona.
“We decided to record our songs live in-studio and film the sessions because that was how the band came to be,” she said. “It is our hope that through our music, the world will see that our cooperation goes beyond symbolism and into action.” “Expectations” is now streaming on all platforms. You can listen to it here: Youtube: https://youtu.be/ jPFXGh943IY Bandcamp: https://peopleofthesun.bandcamp.com
How I keep calm: writing
A series featuring the different ways students are finding peace and contentment during the pandemic
rayanne gwilliam contributer Something I enjoy doing is taking time to create something. I’m especially prone to the more abstract types of art because I like the simplicity of it. Not because it’s easy, but because it’s one hobby and form of art that doesn’t have any thinking or plan involved in doing (which is a rare treat for me, trust me). One of my major creative outlets is writing. It’s a form of expression that is completely unique to the tone and use of language by the author, and perception of the reader. It’s an outlet that can spark inspiration from anywhere
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and anything. Sometimes, being in a stressful experience leads to thoughts and emotions that need to be expressed in a personal journal entry. Or sometimes I want to avoid boredom – or worse – indulge in fantasy, escape from the reality of the world for a bit and write a fictional piece. I have ‘pros and cons’ lists to make decisions, to-do lists to organize my daily priorities and keep a routine. No matter the circumstance, there’s a way for me to write what needs to be written in order to cope with things. There are times when every-
one feels, lonely, or misunderstood, invisible, etc. But there will never be a circumstance in which a pen and paper, or a keyboard would deny me a release when I need it. Plus, if you’re a student, you probably already have any supplies you’d need, even though I’m not the type of person to carry a notebook around with me and wear a pencil behind my ear. Cheap hobbies with few materials are a blessing to have, especially if they help you cut back on retail therapy. As for when I discovered I enjoyed writing? It was such a
staple in the school curriculum I couldn’t tell you; it has always been there. But I remember and still experience the same feelings, the self confidence in what I had to present. Where perfection is no longer a thought or a concern, I feel the closest to such a standard. I don’t care to compare myself to other writers – I know I’m no Shakespeare, Frost or Angelou. My writing is simply an authentic form of expression, personal to me. Of course, writing is hardly the only way to keep calm and, truth be told, there are plenty of
times when I don’t. I embrace my fidgety nature, my inability to concentrate, my racing thoughts and I just move. I get up, I pace, dance around; there’s no shame in simply refusing to sit and let yourself keep thinking, or lay down and rest if that’s what you need. But for me, at the end of the day, I find myself back where I started – with words to say and a page to put them on.
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DIY dorm decorations
Spooky wreaths are an excellent way to showcase your creativity this Halloween gillian massie web writer So far this spooky season, I have found it so difficult to get into the Halloween spirit. With many activities canceled due to the rising COVID case count, I decided to get into the festivities by making my own decorations. Halloween wreaths are a quick and easy way to spice up your dorm room fashionably and affordably, so without further ado, I present to you DIY Dorm Decorations with Gill. All the items I used were purchased at Dollarama and Michaels. However, I did try to steer away from Michael’s because they are more expensive. Take your time browsing through the store; you may not find all the items you need right away, but it’s lots of fun when you find a piece that will nicely accent your wreath. A quick Pinterest search can also help get your creative juices flowing. All wreath assembly only required using wire cutters and a glue gun. I purchased my own glue gun for a whopping $3.00 at Dollarama, and I will continue to use it in the future. As for the wire cutters, I asked the maintenance man in my building if I could borrow his extra pair.
No fear, all fluff.
Fellow Halloween decorators will be crowing with jealousy.
Wreath 1 “The Gourds of Fluff” will require: Scissors Wire cutters Glue gun Wire wreath $1.50 2 black feather boa’s $3.00 each 2 purple Halloween roses $1.25 each 2 packages of Halloween gourds $4.00 2 wire decorative stems $4.00 Take the black boas and wrap them around the wire wreath to make a giant fluffy mop. Be warned, it will look like you plucked a chicken after weaving the boas through the wire. After you fluff the wreath to your liking, take one of your decorative wire stems and twist them around the wireframe. I then glued sparkly pumpkins, gourds, and haunted flowers around the wreath. I opted to place the wreath décor more so on the bottom with a few accents on the top. Pro-tip: Finish the wreath with a coat of hairspray, so the glitter on your décor stays on. Wreath 2 “The Cackling Crow” will require: Wire cutters Glue gun 2 stems, 1 sticky and 1 flowery $15.00 A stuffed raven $1.25 2” ribbon $2.00 A stick wreath $3.00 “The Cackling Crow” was very much inspired by a Pinterest post. I started by gluing the crow to the bottom of the wreath and then took the decorative stems to cover up his feet. The only really challenging part of this wreath was the bow on top. I choose to make a gift bow, and it took my entire roll of ribbon I purchased from Michael’s to make it the way I liked it. If you choose to make a gift bow, make sure you purchase a thick ribbon for a voluminous look. It may take a few tries, but it really accents the piece nicely. I glued gothic flowers on top of the glittery stems and beside the bow. “The Cackling Crow” is my favorite wreath because the wood frame and the gold bow and stems complement each other so well. Wreath 3 “The Forbidden Graveyard”: Glue gun Wire cutters Straw wreath $3.50 2 strings of Halloween garland (I choose ghosts and spiders) $3.00 each 4 strings of tree stems, $8.00 Small grey foam chunk $0.50 Sharpie This wreath was my most creative wreath, and it is very animated for those who like spooky rather than scary. I opted for a straw wreath, found in the fall decorations, because it had a neutral tone. I then used my wire cutter to snip stems of the decorative leaves to make a bushy, overgrown wreath. When I was satisfied with the look, I cut out a gravestone to stick within the foliage with “R.I.P.” written in sharpie. The whole wreath comes together nicely with cute ghosts and a spider glued onto the wreath. All of these wreaths are quick and easy to make that require an hour each to complete. These three easy wreaths are an excellent way to spice up your door this Halloween.
Haunted by the ghosts of weaker wreaths.
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The world of female athletes: Skylar Smith On track for success
sarah nakonechny sports writer What’s better than doing well and being successful at your degree? Being successful and running for the Cougars Track and Field Team! Skylar Smith is a thirdyear student at the University of Regina who has been running for the Cougars all three years of her academic career. The events that she specializes in are sprints and hurdles, which is an impressive combination. On top of all of her training and competing she has
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on the edge of our seats waiting to see what she will bring home next. This is not something that came easily and Skylar works remarkably hard to ensure that she is at peak performance for competitions. Five days a week she is training at the track on top of doing lifting sessions four days a week. Three to four of her days are spent doing running workouts and the extra day is spent work-
“ been working hard in her degree as a pre-pharmaceutical student. This love for track and field has been with Skylar for many years. She has been competing since she was in elementary school! Within this span of time she has been able to accomplish many things. The two that she is the proudest of is her bronze medal win in the 400m hurdles event at the 2018 Junior Nationals that were held in Ottawa, Ontario. In 2019 Skylar also brought home a Canada West bronze medal from the 4×400m relay race. We are all
suring it is not too heavy before practices and competitions. Water, water and more water is key to be a successful athlete as far as Skylar is concerned. Staying hydrated is important as it helps speed up the recovery time between training sessions and helps ensure that your muscles will be ready to go for the next task. It is also extremely important to stay active during the day outside of practice. This involves more than
is so demanding she has chosen not to work as she knows that she would not be able to adequately dedicate enough time to a workplace and not be able to participate in all the training she needs to do in order to keep competing at her current level. She also has to manage her course load very strategically to allow herself enough time to train while making sure she does not neglect her classes.To accomplish this she has
she is aware that others may not be as fortunate as herself. For those athletes she wants to share this bit of advice with them. Continue working hard, as hard work always pays off. If people treat you differently because you are a female, prove them wrong. Never do things for people who demean you, do things for you and for the team you value. Run/play hard for yourself and for your team and nobody else. If your path
Keep one foot in front of the other and keep your eyes on the prize, it will all be worth it in the end.
ing on the more technical aspect of the sport through various drills and concentrating on form. The dedication does not stop after she walks away from the track. This is a 24/7 commitment that she has chosen to make. Throughout her weeks she has to be very conscious of what she is putting into her body, how she is spending her time and how she can continue to improve her physical and mental health. To ensure top performance she needs to ensure that she is eating clean, nourishing food, as well as en-
just being physically active, it also involves being mentally active as well. You definitely will not be motivated to do anything if you lay around aimlessly doing nothing all day. By staying busy and ensuring that she are alert and productive helps her feel ready to go when she hits the track. There is more to her dedication then just the things she is actively doing to ensure success. There are also activities that she has refrained from doing to allow herself more time to focus on her sport. As her training schedule
opted to take a lighter workload and stretch out the length of her degree so she can have enough time to do both at peak performance. It is important to put your all into everything you do but not at the expense of your happiness. Skylar has recognized how fortunate she is that she has not been met with any obvious bias within her sport. Her coaches have always been very encouraging and inclusive and show encouragement toward all the athletes equally. Even though she has not been met with hardships
looks different than those around you do not stress as that is expected, you will reach your goals in your own time! It is hard work being an athlete in the spotlight of so many people as the pressure of various expectations can be a lot to manage. Skylar Smith demonstrates with grace and modesty how one can go about accomplishing this feat without compromising who they are in the process. Keep one foot in front of the other and keep your eyes on the prize. It will all be worth it in the end.
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The Butterfield breakdown Week to week, league to league
ethan butterfield sports editor Hey all, I’m back yet again with another sports update regarding the happenings of the various major leagues and whatnot. Another week has come and gone with its own set of twists and turns. Major developments are coming out of several areas making for good conversation. Whether it’s about the newly crowned World Series champions, the continuing developing landscape of the NFL, or the fast-approaching NBA draft, those interested can find the news just below: NHL: With the free agency signings going on in the NHL, there have definitely been some noteworthy moves being made by teams. As was covered in the last update, there was huge goaltender switch-a-roo as teams were signing the netminder’s left and right. Other notable signings include Taylor Hall, who is now a member of the Buffalo Sabres, former Bruin Torey Krug is now a part of the St. Louis Blues, and Veteran Patrick Marleau returning to the San Jose Sharks with a oneyear contract. Marleau also has the potential of breaking a Gordie Howe record with this signing. The 41-year-old will be able to pass most career regular season games played by simply playing 45 games next season. Moving to more recent signings, the Sabres picked up Sam Reinhart for a one-year contract, and the same can be said for the Toronto Maple Leafs as they
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acquired Travis Dermott. The Ottawa Senators have the most recent acquisition in Chris Tierney, signing him to a two-year contract. With most of the big signings having already taken place, it seems like the NHL section of these updates will be on standby until next season. NFL: Week 7 in the National Football League has come and gone, bringing another plethora of news with it. On the good end
other quarterback in Andy Dalton after a disrespectful hit from Washington Football Team’s Jon Bostic caused a concussion. With that, rookie QB Ben DiNucci came in to provide relief in the eventual loss to Washington. Moving forward, The Cowboys have some options to fill the QB position. Ryan Fitzpatrick, who recently lost the starting position on the Miami Dolphins to Tua Tagovailoa, is probably one of the most likely candidates to head to Dallas.
the New England Patriots in their Tom Brady-less season have now dropped to 2-4 after their most recent lost to the 49ers. MLB: It’s playoff time in Major League Baseball and we’re now down to the last two teams in the MLB championship, the Tampa Bay Rays will be taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series in what is a startling case of deja vu with regards to these two cities competing for championships – the Tampa Bay
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of the spectrum, the Pittsburgh Steelers are now the only team in the league to remain undefeated with an impressive 6-0 record. On the negative end of things, the New York Jets have now spiraled towards a dismal 0-7 season. With this current 0-7 record that the Jets have accumulated, and the rest of the games that they have coming up, the possibility of the infamous 0-16 record is very much within reach. In other news, the Dallas Cowboys find themselves in a tough situation as they lose an-
As far as rapid-fire updates go, the Atlanta Falcons blew another winning opportunity against the Detroit Lions after failing to run the clock in the last minute of the game, Tampa Bay’s own Tom Brady put together a great winning game against Las Vegas with four touchdowns and 350 plus yards, the Cleveland Browns lost Odell Beckman Jr. for the season to an achilles injury, the Arizona Cardinals gained an impressive win over the Seattle Seahawks giving them their first loss of the season, and, lastly,
Lightning being winners of the Stanley Cup, and the Los Angeles Lakers being winners of the NBA Championship. I suppose one city will have the honour of being a dual champion. Not a bad 2020 for them all things considered. What is sure to be a concluding series by the release of this update, the Dodgers and the Rays currently (at the time of writing) stand at 3-2 in their World Series with the Dodgers leading the way. The next game, taking place on October 27, will likely see the Dodgers win the title at the end
of the day, but as with anything in sports, anything can happen. UFC: In an interesting development in the UFC world, famed fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov retired from the sport after defeating his opponent, Justin Gaethje, to defend his UFC Lightweight Championship. Khabib finished with a record of 29-0, which may be a bit odd since he didn’t go for a more rounded out 30 wins. That being said, it is what it is. NBA: The NBA season is over with the official champions being the Los Angeles Lakers. Teams will now look to continue developing in the offseason in order to make a run for the title next year (except for the New York Knicks, never again). This will occur as a result of the free agency and the approaching NBA draft that will take place on November 18. Well, I hope you enjoyed this rundown. Fingers crossed that there was, once again, enough in it to hold your attention. I do my best to keep the news as relevant or ‘up and coming’ as possible but sometimes there can be things that end up being a bit stale given the timeframe. Regardless, I look forward to continuing to bring you the major news of the major leagues from week to week.
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Looking into the sport of rabbit jumping It’s really hopping
sarah nakonechny sports writer Who’s ready for one of the most adorable sports to hit the big stage? Rabbit Jumping, more formally known as Kaninhoppning, originated in Sweden in the early 1970s. This sport combines the best of two worlds: our adorable floppy-eared friends and horse show jumping. Having the ability to enjoy watching an animal complete a course, while having an animal that is less expensive to care for is a win-win for everyone. However, this is not just cute bunnies hopping through a course, Rabbit Jumping is a serious sport that has very specific
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the rabbit must also be in front of the owner. There are also two primary ways that they can be eliminated from the competition as well. If the rabbit exceeds the two minute time limit or if they go wild and jump the course in the wrong order. Besides a bag of carrots, what happens when they win? They gain the very desired promotion point which is needed to hop to a higher level of difficulty in jumping. The difficulty levels are mini, easy, medium, difficult, elite and veteran. The difference between each level is the height of the
they are rewarded a Champion title. As you can tell this is serious business; they are not just here to look adorable. There are a few things to take into consideration when preparing for such an intense competition. The first is regarding the set up of the actual course. Hurdles that the rabbits are required to hop over need to be constructed in such a way that they can easily be knocked over without causing any sort of bodily harm to the rabbit. Second, to ensure the safety of the rabbit the handler is not permitted to use any
meaning the handler is not allowed to walk over the jumps and needs to walk beside them to lower the risk of tripping and help to ensure that they do not go over their two minute time limit. Finally, there are no babies allowed; competitors must be at least 4 months old and the handler must be at least 7 years old. In case you thought that jumping was second nature for rabbits you would be wrong. There is an intense training process that these little bunnies go through to ensure that their jumping is competition ready.
before you lead them over to the next jump. You can then begin to increase the height of the jumps as your rabbit begins to get better and more accustomed to the task at hand. It is important to remember that even though jumping should be in their nature, it is not made for every rabbit and some do not enjoy partaking in the activity. Instead of running the risk of harming your floppy-eared friend by forcing them to participate in jumping, retire your dream and enjoy the love that they can offer you. Or get yourself a second fuzzy friend to
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rules involved. First, what everyone cares about, the rabbit who takes home the golden carrot at the end of the day is the one who completed their respected course in the shortest amount of time with the least number of faults. Participants will have two minutes to complete the course with as few faults as possible. Faults are accumulated in a few different ways: if jumps are knocked over, if the rabbit jumps diagonally over the jump and most of their body is outside of the jump rather than being overtop of it, if the rabbit is lifted over the jump and
jump, the length of each jump and how many jumps need to be completed in the two-minute time requirement. This of course is only applicable for the straight course and crooked course. The advancement with the high jump and long jump events are not quite as time consuming as there are only non-elite and elite levels. To gain their promotion points they must either jump a minimum of 60cm high or a 160cm long. Once labeled as an elite they compete for certificates, and once they’ve obtained three certificates
forceful techniques or harm the rabbit in any way. It is severely frowned upon to punish your rabbit for doing poorly. We all have bad days. Once again the safety of our prize competitors are top priority, meaning that their handlers must ensure that they have a proper harness on and are not allowed to use collars. Collars cause neck damage and our fuzzy bundles of competitive fury need to be kept safe. They are also very strict regarding how the course is run to ensure the safety of both the competitor and the handler;
These little balls of fury need to get used to hopping around in their respective harnesses. Once they get accustomed to their new accessory they need to get used to hopping on their leashes. It’s recommended that you take them out in a calm environment where you can spend some quality time getting used to the leash. You then want them to get used to lower jumps, give them an opportunity to investigate the jump before actually having them attempt the jump. Once they’ve been successful, do not forget to praise them
train up to take home the championships instead. It is important that we take a moment to appreciate the world record holder, the well-respected rabbit, Dobby and their owner, Julia Samson. Dobby holds the record in high jump as they jumped 106cm (41.7 inches) in height. If that was not impressive enough, Dobby also holds the record in long jump as they cleared a distance of 301cm (118.5 inches) in length! They may be adorable but their jumping is not to be taken for granted.
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U of R Athletics pursuing fundraising efforts Battling back against the effects on COVID-19
ethan butterfield sports editor The University of Regina Athletics community has been doing their best to continue funding for programs during the difficult time frame of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the pandemic, the student athletes of the community have seen a massive dip in finances and now have been trying to make up the losses through donations. A general statement regarding the U of R Athletics situation can be read just below: “The COVID-19 pandemic may be keeping us apart but now – more than ever – we need to pull together as a community to support our student-athletes whose lives have been impacted by COVID-19. The pandemic has meant that funds, normally raised through youth summer sports camps and special events like golf tournaments, were not able to be raised this year. This loss of funding will have long-term negative impacts on student-athlete scholarships and teams’ program enhancement budgets (recruiting, non-conference travel, sport technology, student-athlete leadership development, etc).” Those interested can choose how much they wish to give. As well, there’s options available for those who wish to donate to specific athletics programs, or if one
wishes, they could just donate to the athletics area that is in need the most. For more details regarding the U of R Athletics situation, Braden Konschuh, the U of R Sports Information Director, was able to provide more information with regards to what has been impacted; stating that: “The effects of the pandemic have meant the loss of many sources of funds including the Recreation & Athletic Fee, which is not being charged to U of R students this semester.” On a more positive note, Konschuh discussed the results of the fundraising campaign while also making note of where the costs will be directed towards. “We’re extremely grateful for the financial contributions and promotion from our alumni groups we’ve received so far. Donations have exceeded $33,000 since our campaign began in late August, and this support will be directed towards scholarship funding for student-athletes, future travel and recruiting expenses, and other program enhancements.” The U of R Cougars were also quite grateful, as they sent out a video message through their Twitter account giving their thanks for the gifts that have been received. As well, they also provided updates regarding practices
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and reassurance towards program investment. As mentioned earlier, those wishing to donate can check out the U of R Athletics website. On top of being able to select specific programs to fundraise and choose how much to contribute, individuals interested can also reach out
anonymously or through their company. So, despite the ongoing issues that are being faced, the current money being raised is providing much needed services for student-athletes to continue pursuing their athletic careers. As well, these funds go towards the futures
of other student-athletes that have yet to get started. All in all, it’s fair to say that things are looking just a bit more upbeat within the U of R Athletics community as they continue to work hard with their fundraising efforts.
Regina-born goalie heading to San Jose Sharks Dubnyk making the most out of his career ethan butterfield sports editor
After the massive goalie swapa-rama that took place earlier in the month, it’s going to be a bit difficult for fans to figure out who ended up where. When it comes to the actual transitions however, the trade season was filled with some interesting acquisitions and moves, whether it be the Washington Capitals picking up “The King” Henrik Lundqvist, Matt Murray finding a spot on the Ottawa Senators roster, Corey Crawford joining the New Jersey Devils squad, or finally, the subject of this article, Regina’s own Devan Dubnyk The Regina-born goalie is no longer a member of the Minnesota Wild but is now part of the San Jose Sharks. Dubnyk, who was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the first round, 14th overall, has had quite the journey in his professional career. Having now been involved in the league for 16 years, Dubnyk has played the role of goaltender for franchises such as the Arizona Coyotes, the Nashville Predators, and most notably, the Minnesota Wild. During his run with the Minnesota Wild, Dubnyk found significant success. In 2016, 2017 and 2019, he was featured in the NHL All-Star Games, as well, he set a Wild franchise record with
the most consecutive starts on the team at 38 overall. Other accomplishments of Dubnyk’s include earning the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for his work in the Wild organization, setting another franchise record for most wins (40) in 2016-17, and also winning gold in the 2006 World Juniors. However, despite all of the success, a down year (which involved Dubnyk’s wife going through a serious illness) caused the Sharks to jump in and sign Dubnyk Moving from career to actual transition, Ben Guerrero, the San Jose Sharks’ Director of Media Relations, was kind enough to provide statements from Dubnyk about his arrival to the Shark’s organizations. Dubynk, in his first presser as a Shark, commented on the adjustment that comes with moving NHL teams and his conversation with current Sharks general manager, Doug Wilson. “It’s been a stressful week obviously, when you find out, but with the conversations that I’ve had, mainly with Doug and the staff … just hear nothing but good things. The more we spoke with Doug and other people, the more comfortable we were and realized this is an extremely exciting opportunity with a great organization…” In a comment to The Athletic, Dubnyk also stated where he was headspace-wise, given the reason for his down season, and
how that affected him moving forward. “It was extremely difficult for many reasons, you know, a lot of it was public but it was something that I had to go through, unfortunately. But fortunately everybody is okay, we’ve had a chance to reset and get things back to normal.”
As well, Dubnyk then discussed, in the same quote, what it was like to come back after everything. “I was excited coming back from the pause, to go into the playoffs, I felt like I was able to have a bit more of a clear mind and get back to the way I was feeling … Certainly was battling
questions all year about it, but I know for a fact I certainly didn’t forget how to stop the puck…” Moving forward, Regina sports fanatics will just have to wait and see how Dubnyk looks during the next season.
Ethan Butterfield
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Thinking of writing for the Carillon? Let a staff writer help It’s easier than you think
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Yep! You can write these things too!
At the Carillon, we’ve been blessed countless times by students who choose to contribute their work to this paper. We love being able to promote student voices and give people the opportunity to be paid for writing on topics they’re passionate about. However, being a student myself, I can absolutely understand that after spending nine hours working on essays for class, writing more words for a newspaper isn’t appealing to everyone. So, to try to make it seem a little more appealing and approachable, I came up with some tips and tricks that I use when coming up with article topics for my own submissions, as well as some tips for interviews if you have ever considered a newsbased piece. The first thing I do when I’m trying to pick a topic for an article is go to the Carillon website’s main page and find their Pitch List, which right now is located at the top of the page beside the button you can use to contribute pieces to the Carillon. The Pitch Lists are put together by the editors for each section of our paper (News, Sports, Arts & Culture, and Op-Ed), and will give you a great idea of the type of material the section’s editor is trying to find for that week. They’ll normally have a few specific article prompts, as well as a few general ones. Also available on the Pitch List page are the e-mail addresses for each section editor, which you can use to contact them if you’d like to claim any listed pitches or pitch them a relevant idea of your own. I’ll be honest with you folks – pitching your own ideas will be scary the first couple times. I was definitely hesitant to bring my thoughts to the table when I first started last May. Fortunately, the Carillon has also been blessed with some genuinely incredible human beings as our editors. The
harshest critique I’ve ever received from them has been something along the lines of: “I feel like that would be better received if you came at it from “x” angle instead” – and they were right. All of our editors also write pieces each week, so they have first-hand experience of the nerves you get when sending that email, and any critiques or recommendations they make are there to help your writing reach its full potential. Coming up with a pitch for an article can be a really fun process when done right. It’s good to pick something you’re already passionate about; that way, it’ll be easier to stay motivated when writing,
Another great way to come up with pitches is staying up-to-date on local businesses, events, art, and music. The Carillon is always looking to feature local groups that are working to make a positive impact, so if you have a little diner that’s your goto or a band that you think more people should check out, why not write an article about it to give back to them a bit? In the past we’ve accepted everything from book reviews to band interviews to live theatre and art show critiques; we’re always excited to have a broader reach in what we cover. Some pitches you think of may require interviews to be done – by you – which
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We love being able to promote student voices and give people the opportunity to be paid for writing on topics they’re passionate about. – Holly Worby
because you’re personally invested in getting the information out. You can take it in a different direction by choosing a topic you’d like to learn more about, so you actually get paid to learn. I find this approach is useful when writing News articles or OpEd pieces, as the breadth of topics you can choose from is enormous, and this helps narrow it down a little. You could write on a social issue you’re passionate about, on a policy change that you’d like to learn more about, a scientific discovery that you’re nerding over, or even something that pissed you off that day that you think others may relate to.
can also initially be very intimidating. My first recommendation here is: when you’re trying to find the right person to interview, make sure you’re looking for someone who’s genuinely passionate about the topic. When you’re asking to interview someone, you’re asking them for a favour, and I can say from experience that some interviews can be as dry as chapped lips in January if you get someone who doesn’t really care. On the flip side, several times I’ve had interviews turn into hour-long conversations, because we both were enjoying talking about the topic so much we lost track of time. Honestly, that’s where you’ll find the
best information, because you’re showing the interviewee that you genuinely respect their expertise and want to learn from them. I always aim to make an interview feel as natural as possible, and the best way to do that is making sure you’re familiar with some of the material beforehand. I cannot stress this enough, though: do not ask someone for an interview only to waste their time. Do not ask someone for an interview and expect them to do all the leg work. The best interview questions you can come up with are the ones that show you’ve done some research, and you’re trying to dig deeper into a topic. Try to avoid “what” questions, unless you’re asking what their opinion on something is, as these questions are better for defining terms than getting deep responses. If you ask more “why” or “how” questions, like “why does “x” have the impact it does,” or “how do you feel “x” could be done differently,” you’re more likely to get a well-thought-out response with supports for their viewpoints. You’ve also got the best chance at receiving a “yes” when requesting an interview if you include the direction of your article and the types of questions or topics you’d like to ask them about. People generally don’t like going into things blindly, so if you’re asking someone for an interview, you need to be specific when laying out your expectations for that interview. With those tips in mind, try contributing to the Carillon!
holly worby staff writer
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Halloween DIY: my tips and costume greats
Making a costume is the perfect socially distanced activity
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Pumpkin carving is a COVID-safe activity too!
October has been a complete blur. It felt as though yesterday we were attending our first Zoom lectures of the year, and now Halloween is almost upon us. While I sit hunched over my computer, I realize I have not done as many things as I usually do during the Halloween season. Is COVID-19 entirely to blame? No – in fact, it’s the post-secondary workload that has kept me stuck in my room for most of the fall season. I have watched a few Halloween movies and put up a few decorations, but I haven’t gotten into the “spooky groove” like I usually do. For example, on any other year, my dorm would have been decked out with the latest decorations by now, and I probably would have made a trip home to help my mom finish up decorating as well. I would have been to a corn maze and a pumpkin patch, and probably hit up a few haunted houses. Most importantly, I would have made my Halloween costume by this point. Making my Halloween costume is one of the few times in a year I can showcase my creativity. Over the past few years, I have really gone hard to make sure my costumes were legendary. Dressing up is
my favorite part of Halloween; it’s an especially excellent activity because many Halloween festivities have been canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions. Despite having Halloween from home this year, you can still make your costume and enjoy yourself. In that spirit, here are some of the characters I have dressed up as in previous years to get your creative juices flowing. All of the following costumes were made by me. One of my best friends, Griffin, would routinely dress up alongside me, adding to the flavor of our costume dynamic. Our first-ever collaboration was inspired by a trip to the Western Development Museum in North Battleford for the “Those Were the Days” fair. Watching the steam engine conductors completely wowed me, and living in a train town, it was easy to access costume supplies. A train conductor costume was easily accessible from items from Value Village and borrowing from neighbours. The next year I continued the dynamic costume duo with Griffin. We dressed as the characters Mr. Fredrickson and Russell from the movie Up. After scavenging Value Village and Fabricland, I had enough items
to create the outfit’s base. I then printed the iconic “Wilderness Explorer” logo and badges from the movie, and pinned them on. We even completed the look with helium balloons for a nice final touch. That year, I won my high school costume competition as well as making an appearance in Saskatoon’s Rocky Horror Picture Show costume competition. Unfortunately, we were automatically disqualified for not dressing up as a Rocky Horror character. By far, though, the best costume I have ever pulled off was my Green Army Man costume from Toy Story. Once again, I tromped around Value Village, picking out perfect cargo attire, then spray painting everything green. It took a whopping four cans of spray paint to complete the look, and there is still a green fog on my garage floor from missing the newspaper. I finished the look by painting my face and neck green, and trust me, the words of Oscar the Grouch (“It isn’t Easy Being Green”) only speak the truth. I have never been more excited to go home and shower in my life. The photo shows the result of my work as a Green Army man, featuring Griffin as Buzz Lightyear.
Finally, my costume last year was inspired after many years of watching The Simpsons. Fictional beer mascot Duffman, a true hero and icon of the series, seemed like an excellent fit for my first year of university. After donning a blue outfit, painting the “Duff Beer” logo on a hat, shirt, and beer koozies, I was ready to rip. My white boot covers and red towel for a cape very nicely accented the look. Many Halloween events have been canceled due to a rising number of COVID cases in Saskatchewan. So while buying a box costume is perfectly fine, making your own costume this Halloween might be a new, enjoyable, and perfectly socially distanced activity to do. It could advance your sewing skills, or maybe motivate you to buy a glue gun to keep on crafting. Regardless of what else is going on outside, you can still stay in the spirit of Halloween by hanging out in your costume for the day.
gillian massie web writer
oct 29 - nov 4, 2020
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“Bring on the lists”: How I found my organizational mojo At the end of the day, if something doesn’t work for you, toss it!
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Write! It! Down!
I fucking love organizing. My assignments for the rest of the term are all in a neatly-ordered to-do list, I budget in beautiful colour-coded tables, my inbox filters work like a charm, and I know how I need to prioritize every day for the rest of this week to keep on top of my responsibilities. I’ve led multiple organization workshops. I’m my friend group’s go-to declutterer. Spreadsheets are my happy place. I fucking hate organizing. My childhood was punctuated by near-daily fights over missed assignments, sloppy work and my refusal to use an agenda. My backpack was always shoved full of crumpled papers, I lost points on tests for forgetting to show my work, and I wasted time when deadlines loomed. I was disorganized. I wasn’t trying to be, but I was – mess just seemed to happen to my life, like I was some kind of juvenile entropy magnet. And I was told, if I just tried harder, if I just cared, I could be as organized as anybody else. But from a fairly young age, I knew that wasn’t true. The agenda was my biggest and most consistent issue. Ever since my first day of kindergarten, when I was given my very first big plastic matte-blue daily planner to take me through the academic year, I couldn’t make it work for me. I tried to do what we were taught to do in class, what my mom told me “every normal person” does: fill it out, use it to keep track of my assignments, organize my priorities. But it quickly fell apart. I’d forget to use it, or I’d lose track of long-term projects until I “saw” them again on the week they were due, and the less it helped me the less I was inclined to use it. And the worst part by a mile was that I
had no explanation for why I was failing at this “simple” task. I couldn’t justify it, even to myself. In other people’s eyes, missed deadlines and sloppy work were evidence of a moral failing, as though I were being deliberately self-stabotaging and digging my heels in specifically to irritate them. At five, six, and seven years old, I didn’t have the words to explain that this was an issue of “can’t,” not “won’t.” So I started building in failsafes. I tried all kinds of things – most of which didn’t work – and when I found anything that did, even partly, I clung to it no matter what. My assignments went in an online to-do list. My class notes went in PowerPoint. I stopped missing as many commitments. But I was still disorganized. An organized person would have a “normal” system, I was told, not this patchwork quilt
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termined to do the least damage I could. And in that spirit, when the student I was paired with told me about how she struggled to use an agenda too, I wasn’t going to do what had been done for me – try to brute-force the issue and assume she wasn’t trying hard enough. Instead, I started taking her through the systems I had come up with for myself. Suddenly, half the class was clustered around my computer, watching me build a sample to-do list for a semester’s worth of work and answering questions about my alternative methods. And that was when the cartoon lightbulb went off above my head. I was organized! I wasn’t fundamentally incapable of keeping my life in order. Over the years, I had gotten very good at this, and I had never even noticed because my strategies
Organize for the brain you have, not the brain you wish you had. – Julia Peterson
held together by force of will and fear of failure. So when my high school advanced English class was assigned to help middle-schoolers who had been flagged as needing extra help with their own organizational skills, I begged the teacher in charge to excuse me from the tutoring sessions. “I’ll volunteer for anything else you want, but please don’t let me near these kids – I’m fundamentally disorganized, I’ll ruin them,” I tried to explain. She wasn’t having it; so, off I went, de-
didn’t map on to any of what I had been told “organization” looked like. For the first time, I understood something fundamental – the things that worked for my brain weren’t necessarily the things that worked for “everybody else.” And when I decided to embrace how my brain worked rather than trying to make it conform to somebody else’s framework, life got so much better. In other words: “Organize for the brain you have, not the brain you wish you had.” Since I gravitate to calendars, to-do
lists, and spreadsheets – bring them on! I haven’t touched an agenda since I moved out, and good riddance to it. Since I know I prefer to complete tasks in one big “chunk” rather than dipping in and out of them, I either break my projects down in advance or budget enough time to blaze through them in one fell swoop. I have a passionate love affair with ordered lists. And I have let this spill over into other areas of my life, too. Without a system – or with a system in place that doesn’t come naturally to me – my living spaces always quickly devolve into piles of clutter. So, when I’m building a system to cut down on the clutter, I embrace the piles! Right now, I have a “gym clothes pile” on the chair beside my bed and a “laundry pile” beside the door; sometimes, I add a “clean but not put away yet” pile in front of the dresser. There’s a “currently important papers” pile on the nightstand, and an “important but not right now” pile on the desk beside the “sort through this later” pile. It’s certainly not a catalogue-perfect minimalist aesthetic vision of a room. But it’s clean, everything has its place, and I know where my favourite black t-shirts with funky logos are kept. It’s exactly what I need it to be – and that’s what organizing should be! And you can pry my MacGyvered, patchworked, perfect-for-me systems out of my colour-coded-spreadsheet-wielding hands.
julia peterson arts editor
oct 29 - nov 4, 2020
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Billie Eilish’s “scandal” shows body shaming still a problem Another teen girl violates society’s dress code Billie Eilish made big news this week. She did the unimaginable – she went outside in a TANK TOP?! Can you believe that this 18-year old woman dared to leave her home in clothes that she felt comfortable in? How can we, as a society, have any respect for her anymore after she did something like this? I am totally not being serious. Eilish has been trolled quite a lot this past week because she was photographed in public wearing clothing that is unlike what we usually see her in – the baggy hoodies, big jackets, high neck tops, and baggy pants. Instead, she wore a camisole, shorts, socks and slides. I personally take more issue with the socks and slides than the tank top. As a young woman, 18, Eilish has said in previous interviews that she dresses is such big and baggy clothes because she does not want to be sexualized or have her body be talked about by the entire world – and yet here we are. From as young as the age of 4, girls are sexualized like this in all areas of society. Part of the pattern is the dress codes imposed by schools, which tell girls to cover up so they do not “distract the boys or male teachers.” What I have never understood is: why are girls being taught to cover up, while young boys are not taught to keep their eyes, comments, and hands to themselves? This makes girls feel uncomfortable and unsafe in their own skin, making them
question what they wear and the possible consequences for the rest of their life. If you wear too much, you’re not desirable and a prude, but if you wear something too revealing, you’re a slut. It is a never-ending cycle that women like Eilish, deal with their entire life. Eilish wearing a tank top should not have been in the news at all. It was just a reason for people to be able to put her down for having a less than “ideal” body. The media in our world has created an unhealthy image of what a person is supposed to look like; this is something that goes for both women and men. There are kids around 14 years old who are developing poor relationships with food and exercise, because they want to look thin like Charli D’Amileo and Taylor Holder. The unhealthy, unrealistic obsession with being “perfect” has caused people to body shame and bully those who are not 5’5” and 120lbs. This is not okay. We need to be lifting others up and building confidence for one another when it comes to the diversity of bodies, rather than tearing each other down. Eilish, along with every young person, should be able to go out in whatever she feels comfortable and confident in, and should not be facing the hate and judgement that the internet has given her recently. The comments made put added pressure on Eilish and will likely make her second guess what she is wearing the next
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time she is leaving the house. No woman nor anyone else should have to deal with body shaming, yet I cannot imagine what it would be like in Eilish’s position when the entire world is looking at you. We need to focus on a different narrative showing that there are many versions of a healthy body. What you see on Instagram or Facebook is not the only way there
Every body is different.
is to be, so do not look down on yourself for not looking like Kim Kardashian – leave being Kim K to Kim, and you focus on being you.
reese estwick staff writer
Profs owe us more from online classes Many online strategies aren’t working
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Heading into the fall, I think we all knew things would be different this year, and it would require some getting used to. The one thing I wasn’t expecting, though, was the gross mishandling of online classes by many profs here at the University. The first case of mishandling is how many profs have implemented weekly forum posts as assignments. Where classes used to give out marks for in-class discussion and interaction, more and more profs are now demanding extra work outside of classes – researching and writing up forums posts week by week. For a handful of marks, students are required to put in extra time outside of class, sometimes an hour or more, just to replace in-class discussion. This seems counter-intuitive. Teachers have this wonderful resource known as Zoom where students can speak up if they
feel confident, or type their answers if they don’t. Why don’t more teachers use our allotted class time for our class participation mark, instead of putting extra work on students week after week? The next issue is in regards to quizzes. Some profs have decided to get rid of in-class quizzes in favour of open-ended “do-it-when-you-want” style quizzes. Quizzes that are open from one hour to another, so that students can take them anytime. That’s great, except for the fact it is – again – more work for students in an already busy and stressful time in their lives. Now, not only do they have to study for this quiz, they have to find a time outside of class time to do the hour-long quiz. It altogether makes it a lot more chaotic. Trying to fit studying, classes, quizzes (and for many of us, work) into a day is stressful
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to say the least. Finally, there are the myriad of ways teachers are trying to handle exams. Don’t get me wrong, it’s good that teachers are trying to find creative and innovative solutions to online exams (all of those except those that decide an invasive third-party data-leaking software is the solution, of course). But some solutions are plain silly. My least favourite of these is when teachers make exams extra long and extra hard, in order to keep students from looking at their notes. This is flawed thinking. If you make an exam longer and harder, it won’t encourage students to study more and know their information. What it will do is incentivize them to find new innovative ways to cheat or look through their notes, just so they can complete the exam on time without failing it.
We’re in a glorious age of technology, and I would encourage all teachers to experiment and try new things. Please listen to students when they say something isn’t working. What is learned here will be used in classes to come. COVID-19 has redefined the classroom, and even when this pandemic ends, things we are innovating now will be carried on into the future. This semester right now isn’t just about student learning, it’s about all of us learning to use the technology we have to our best ability, and create new ways of teaching and knowledge assessment that will hopefully be beneficial for future generations.
isaac tamlin staff writer
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