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SFU Continuing Studies adds new program

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By Graham Cook

SFU continuing studies, which provides courses at night and on the weekend to people who are older than the typical university student, has added a new program.  The Certificate in Professional Coaching is the only program of its kind in the Lower Mainland to have an affiliation with the International Coaching Federation—which found in a 2012 study that the demand for such services has increased.

Kon Li of Career and Life Planning engineered the new program and spoke about it with The Peak. He mirrored the ICF’s assertion, saying, “This profession has been growing drastically in the last ten years.” Li said, “We’ve been thinking of developing this since 2009 . . . we are excited that the program is up after almost four years of preparation.” He added, “There is a need for this sort of training . . . this program will appeal participants in the Lower Mainland, who are looking for coach training in a face to face setting.”

This program will allow its graduates to achieve ICF coaching certification and covers various parts of the field. Li said, “The program covers three levels of coaching:  individual, team, and organizational system coaching. . . . Graduates of the program can work as an internal coach for an organization or as an external coach providing services for a fee. This program also can be a professional development program for work performance enhancement.”

The courses will cover topics including individual and team coaching, organizational systems coaching, narrative coaching, working with feedback, resistance to change, and leadership.  The program takes seven months to complete and will be held on a part-time basis.  Li described that “The program is filling up quickly,” and classes begin at the Harbour Centre campus on October 6.  They will be holding an information session at the same campus on September 12 at 5:30 pm.

SFU student wins bronze medal at Olympic Games

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By Alison Roach

Jasmin Glaesser, a third-year computing science student at SFU, had the opportunity to compete in the London 2012 Olympic Games this summer, and won a bronze medal for her race in women’s team pursuit cycling.

When Glaesser, a Coquitlam native, started cycling at the age of 17, she never imagined she would make it to the biggest competitive stage in the world. A former runner, she had several injuries and turned to cycling as a sport that would be kinder on her body. After borrowing an old mountain bike in the summer of 2008 from her father, SFU computing scientist Uwe Glaesser, Jasmin bought herself a road bike as a high school graduation present and started to get involved.

Of her beginnings in the sport, Glaesser says, “When I started, I never even considered making it to London.  It wasn’t even really a goal, because it didn’t seem realistic.” However, after she started cycling, Glaesser quickly found support from Cycling BC, the provincial governing body for the sport of cycling in British Columbia. Later on, and closer to the Olympic games, Glaesser says, “The [Canadian Cycling Association] National Team and all its associated coaches and staff provided a program for us athletes to really be able to excel, with the help this year of Own the Podium and the Road to Excellence program.” Fast forward to this year, and Glaesser has already won medals at the world track cycling championships in Melbourne, Australia, and at the World Cup in London, with her teammates Tara Whitten and Gillian Carleton.

Glaesser spent the year prior to the Games training with the National Track Team in Los Angeles, where they had access to an international-caliber velodrome and were surrounded by support staff. Says Glaesser of the experience, “While it was sometimes a challenge to be away from home for so long, I think it really allowed us to focus on the job at hand and to become a really cohesive and close knit team.” Trials for an Olympic spot were held in June, and Glaesser was named to the team.

The only significant bump in the road on her journey to the Olympics was qualifying to compete for Canada. Glaesser has lived in Canada for most of her life, but was born in Paderborn, Germany. A year ago, Glaesser still did not have Canadian citizenship, and so was ineligible to compete for Canada. “It was definitely an agonizing wait for my application to get processed . . . I finally became a citizen last September, and looking back I think the experience just gave that much more of an appreciation for what an honour it is to represent the maple leaf.”

Along with Whitten and Carleton, Glaesser travelled to London to compete. Their event, team pursuit cycling, is a 12-lap race between teams of three. In the first round, the Canadian team lost to Britain, but were fast enough to qualify for the race for bronze. Glaesser describes herself as being on autopilot just before the final round, but admits that “I remember being really excited and motivated.  It was at that moment that it kind of sunk in that we were in the Olympics and fighting for a medal!” In the final race, the Canadian team beat out Australia with a time of 3 minutes and 17.915 seconds to win the bronze medal.

The response back home has been huge. Glaesser says that the outpour of support and congratulations came as a bit of a shock after the extreme focus of London.  For Glaesser, “The best part though is having been able to give more exposure to track cycling so hopefully more young athletes become motivated and involved.”

For now, Glaesser is heading back to school this semester, where she hopes to major in computing science and minor in mathematics.  As for competitive cycling, she says, “Although I’m excited about what we’ve achieved so far, I think we have so much potential to still grow and improve. For myself, I am also looking to concentrate on road racing for a bit, so Rio is for sure on my mind.”

DSU Spotlight

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By Graham Cook

History Student Union

The History Student Union works with history students, professors, and other DSUs to host events at which people can relax and get their nerd on. In the past, we have held several history-themed Pub Trivia Nights at the SFSS Highland Pub, a history movie night, and two Bicker and Banter panels. In addition to this, we will be publishing the first issue of Borders, an interdisciplinary journal. We will be holding elections on Tuesday, Oct. 2, so please “like” us on Facebook and check out our blog to get updates as to how you can get involved with the HSU!

Physics Student Association

Students can get involved with the PSA by attending our meetings where we offer free pizza. We have held physics conferences, and most recently we had a pi day celebration where students paid to pie instructors in the face for charity.

Communication Student Union

The Communication Student Union (CMNSU) is a student organization at Simon Fraser University for all students of the communication program — majors, minors, as well as students currently taking any class offered by the School of Communication. Every semester the CMNSU organizes events for their peers and provides opportunities for students to gain valuable communication skills and volunteer experience.
The CMNSU works closely with the communication co-op to bring students fantastic events like the Annual Communication Symposium and Careers in Communication. Besides organizing events, the CMNSU produces swag for students, including extremely popular t-shirts. Every year the CMNSU also provides students with the opportunity to get their writing and photos published in our annual magazine, InContext.
If you would like to get more involved with your student union, please visit the CMNSU website [www.cmnsu.com], or send us an email at [email protected].
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/cmnsu
Twitter: @cmnsu
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Dance Student Union

Along with a small body of elected executives and any other students, we hold weekly meetings were we discuss all sorts of things pertaining to the Dance Area. Our union hosts a range of activities. We provide first aid kits in the dance studios, host artists from the community to give workshops to SFU dance students, and fundraise through bake sales and parties. We are a very small union and always ready to listen to new ideas — please feel free to contact us anytime if you’ve got an idea comment or question! [email protected]

Humanities Student Union

The Humanities Student Union publishes inter/tidal., an academic interdisciplinary journal which showcases poetic and prosaic pieces, visual art, and short essays. The HSU puts on a journal launch each year with installations by contributors and local artists, live music (from autoharp solos to dirty rap parties), and readings. The Railway Club, Centre A, The Waldorf Hotel, and W2 all played host to these annual events. We are closely affiliated with the humanities department and events put on by the Institute for the Humanities, and we generally shy from the dry side of student politics. Check out our website http://www.intertidalsfu.com/ for back copies of the journal, information regarding contributions and happenings about town. We always welcome new members, so send [email protected] line if you’d like to join in.

Interactive Arts and Technology Student Union

“IATSU represents the interests and promotes the design culture within the SIAT program of SFU. We host events to enhance the SIAT life with events that allow students to showcase their work, to learn more about the industry with professionals, and to meet and collaborate with their peers. Beyond events, IATSU works behind the scenes in the course structure of SIAT by providing feedback to upcoming changes with the student perspective in order to make every part of the SIAT life more enjoyable. If students are interested in helping with the operations of the student union, they can visit our website www.iatsu.com or e-mail us at [email protected].

Software Systems Student Society

The SSSS is a Surrey-based DSU that provides representation and various activities/benefits for all software systems students. Formed in the spring of last year, we aim to bring our membership closer together and provide fun events and informative workshops that would otherwise be unavailable. For instance, this fall is the first time software systems students will have a frosh event hosted jointly by their own DSU and the MSESS here at SFU Surrey. If you would like to get involved and help out with our events, watch for our emails about volunteering — or if you’re interested in jumping right in, our elections are coming up soon and you can submit yourself as a nominee for an executive position.

Computing Science Student Society

The Computing Science Student Society (CSSS) promotes the interests of students in the School of Computing Science. As a DSU we provide the resources to help computing science students be successful both academically and socially.
 The CSSS has a common room for all students which is located in room 9802 in the Applied Sciences Building, just off the atrium and next to CSIL. It offers $1.00 pop, five-cent photocopying, a free phone, and comfy couches.
Throughout the year the CSSS holds events including LAN parties, board games nights, Frosh Week, and other socials. CSSS meetings are held several times a semester, and are open to all computing science students.
To find out more about the CSSS and how to get involved visit our website at csss.cs.sfu.ca

Environmentmental Science Student Union

We volunteer for environmentally focused causes, host and facilitate talks from green-focused groups, and have fun and network among our members. We have a potluck once a semester, which is a great way for people to come out and meet us if they’re interested. The best way to get in touch with us is at this email address or to drop by our common room in WMC 2605.

Criminology Student Association

If you are a student majoring, minoring, or in a Criminology course at SFU then you are automatically a member of the Criminology Student Association.
We put on career fairs in order for students to meet potential employers in the field. We also organize panel events where students can meet professionals who have pursued grad school in criminology, as well as policing and law, to provide a venue to learn more about the career paths some have traveled upon. Some of our other past events include movie nights, frosh, paintballing, beverage gardens, and pub nights.

Economics Student Society

The ESS is a student union comprised of students majoring and minoring in economics, or any students taking economics courses. While it aims to promote thoughtful debate and discussion on current issues in this sphere, this organization seeks to build a sense of community by giving students the opportunity to bond and develop networking skills. To this end, the ESS executives have a tradition of arranging a wings night every semester. Declared economics students are encouraged to meet other fellow students, as well as professors from the Economics Department, in the presence of wings and beer served free of charge. Other notable events include the Economics Salon, where students are encouraged to share views and debate current economic issues. By becoming an active member of the ESS, you will have the opportunity to organize as well as provide input for these events. Furthermore, the many practical skills gained along the way will serve you well once you enter the workforce.

Peak Bear Watch

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The Peak conducted an investigation on the high amounts of bear sightings around Burnaby campus. This is what we discovered…

Created: Julian Giordano
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Score: Ball and Biscuit – The White Stripes

Criteria for Enbridge pipeline good for B.C.

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 By Benedict Reiners
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Recently, in response to both the Alberta and federal governments pushing for B.C. to allow Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Pipeline to be built through the province, the B.C. government issued a set of five criteria that the project must meet in order for the province to allow it. These criteria aim to do a variety of tasks, and focus on the protection of the environment with three of the five criteria. The other two terms deal with B.C.’s financial compensation for its part in the project, and the rights of the First Nations who will be affected by the project. Though the terms laid are far from ideal, and will likely do little to even slow the project, let alone stop it, they represent the provincial government doing what it can with the little influence it has.

Criticism for the criteria has come from a variety of sources, with many, notably the Albertan provincial government, who say that B.C. should not stand in the way of such a large economic development. Environmentalists have opposed it too, suggesting that what B.C. needs to do is not simply set up a series of criteria, but rather refuse the project outright. However, even they must realize that they couldn’t just stop this project in its tracks, not with the current attitudes of both the federal and Alberta governments. Judging by the efforts of these two groups pushing this project forwards, the pipeline is likely to be made, one way or another, and at this point even environmentalists must see that the best that the provincial government can do is stall it, ensure that any spills will be cleaned up as efficiently as possible, and milk it for what it’s worth to the province.

One thing that the environmentalists should like is the inclusion of terms demanding an expedient, efficient cleanup. The fact remains that there is a high probability that there will be a spill at some point, sooner or later. When that happens, the best thing that opponents of the project can hope for will be that it will be cleaned up expediently, with as little damage being done to the environment as possible, and that those responsible for the project will be held accountable when such problems come to light. These criteria aim to make sure this happens.

The criteria have actually put the federal government in a difficult place, and could take them out of the process to some degree, something that the environmentalists should like. If the Tories push it through without accepting the terms of the criteria, they will look like the bad guys in B.C., and will likely suffer a blow to their popularity in our province. However, if they validate the terms, Alberta will respond similarly, and the Tories will risk offending their base. This may have even pushed the federal government towards supporting B.C.’s demands, had it not been for the fact that they already know that in all likelihood, almost anyone who would consider themselves environmentalists would not vote for them in the first place.

If anything, the best thing that the B.C. government did in the criteria to prevent the federal government from just pushing the project through was to involve groups other than just environmentalists. This is most prominent in the monetary terms, which instantly make sure that it’s in everyone in the province’s best interest to have the criteria implemented. This has also been done on a more narrowly defined level as well, with the inclusion of terms for B.C.’s First Nations. These terms mean that anyone trying to push aside the criteria is essentially attempting to push aside First Nations’ rights, likely offending many First Nations groups not only in B.C., but across the country. This may not have stopped either this government, or others before it from pushing forward projects in the past, but at least it means that, come Election Day, they may feel its consequences.

Although B.C. may not be the source of the oil heading through the pipeline, it will bear most of the risk for it. As such, it deserves to be rightfully compensated and given a say in how the project will move forward. We’re facing an uphill battle, but at least the province is doing what it can.

Dance majors push for emphasis on conditioning

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By Alison Roach

Jana Jacques and Meredith Page believe that there is a definite lack of emphasis on body conditioning and strengthening in dance programs

Second year SFU Dance majors Jana Jacques and Meredith Page are to be recognized for their research in dance overspecialization and injury. Jacques, 31, and Page, 24, have been chosen as presenters for the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS) annual conference, to be held from October 25 – 27 in Singapore.

After their study proposal was unanimously supported by the SFU Faculty of Dance, Jacques and Page did a directed study in the spring 2012 semester, exploring what they believe to be a key cause of injury in dance: overspecialization.

Jacques and Page believe that there is a definite lack of emphasis on conditioning and strengthening in dance programs, leading to extreme strain on dancers’ bodies. Jacques explained that, “Dancers are athletes, but they don’t train like athletes. . . . No one is taking responsibility for teaching dancers to condition themselves.”

To test this theory, the two designed a conditioning program based on Page’s experience as a certified personal trainer that had more focus on strength training and aerobic capacity, as opposed to most dancing training, which revolves around dance-move-specific classes. They offered this program to the entire dance student body, and ran classes three times a week for 14 weeks.

“We had fitness testing three times, at the beginning, middle, and end. We also had a questionnaire given to the students trying to figure out what the perspective is on conditioning, if there’s a perceived value,” said Jacques. They were pleasantly surprised with the results. The questionnaires showed that there was actually a very high value placed on conditioning and strengthening, going against the perceived stereotype of dancers striving to look like small, delicate ballerinas.

The issue of injury in dance is an important one. Professional dancers are known to hit what is called the “40-year wall”: around age 40 their joints simply get too worn out to dance at that level any more.

Jacques feels a personal connection to this research, since she was injured herself. After studying dance for 13 years, she injured her knee repeatedly and had to stop.

“I think it’s really devastating to be passionate about something and suddenly to be injured and not be able to do it,” said Jaques.

She would like to see some sort of boot camp program in place for new students, a two-week conditioning program that would be run before any intensive dance training.

It seems that things may be heading in this direction already at a professional level, as Jacques said, “The aesthetics for dancers are changing, they’re lean and they’re strong. I’m sure they’re expecting full athletic training, and I think that message needs to come to dancers earlier.”

Page and Jacques will now be presenting these findings at the Healthy Dancer Canada Convention in Vancouver on September 16, as well as at IADMS. For now, Jacques and Page are focused on actually getting themselves to Singapore. Estimating their costs at roughly $6,000 for the trip, the two have been granted $2,000 from the SFU Dance Department, through the Iris Garland Program Enhancement Fund.

For the rest of the cost, they will be holding a fundraiser on August 5 at the Anza Club in Vancouver; a screening of the Victoria documentary, “The Whale.” The 19+ event will include food, drinks, and a raffle with prizes ranging from decorated cakes to the top prize of a $1,500 film equipment rental package from William F. White. Jacques hopes that their research into this area will affect some change in the way dance programs are run.

In the study detail Jacques and Page presented, they state that “With our findings, we would like to propose that a conditioning class be added to the SFU dance program curriculum. . . . We think this would help prevent injury and missed classes due to injury, as well as increase the performance level of SFU dancers and create healthy habits that could extend their dance performance careers.”

SFU grad scores food bank donations

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By Kelli Gustafson 

Richard Loat finishes up third annual Five Hole for Food national tour

On July 21, Five Hole for Food concluded their 3rd annual coast-to-coast tour of Canada in the 800-block of Granville Street. Many people turned out to watch and participate in the organized games of street hockey while raising awareness and donations for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society.

Simon Fraser University graduate Richard Loat founded Five Hole for Food (FHFF) to raise money for local food banks by bringing together Canadians through a common passion: hockey.

Each year, Loat and his team embark on a 19-day tour of Canada, visiting 13 cities along the way. These cities include: St. John’s, Halifax, Charlottetown, Saint John, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, Regina, Calgary, Edmonton, Victoria, and, finally, Vancouver.

This year, while in Victoria, FHFF collaborated alongside Topaz Hockey, a local non-profit organized outdoor street hockey club, in order to raise money for a local Victoria non-profit, The Mustard Seed.

Topaz Hockey was founded by Shane Nicholls and James Mallach of Victoria. Nicholls joined the FHFF team in wrapping up their season back in Vancouver earlier this month. “What an amazing experience,” Nicholls said after being invited to Vancouver, “the whole trip was life changing. It surpassed all expectations. I will make a promise to myself that I will not miss another Vancouver FHFF again.”

Nicholls played alongside Loat throughout the day in a variety of organized street hockey games. Three “courts” for street hockey were set up between Robson and Smithe on Granville Street, and included drop-in games, a kid’s game, a Corporate game, and a VIP game, which featured Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson.

FHFF has had their most successful year yet, raising over 130,000 pounds of food across Canada. Victoria raised over 8,000 pounds of food, thanks to combined efforts from Topaz Hockey, while Vancouver alone raised over 43,000 pounds of food for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society.

In 2010, FHFF’s first tour, they raised over 6,000 pounds of food across Canada. In 2011, they raised seven times this amount (over 42,000 pounds of food), and this year they have nearly tripled the amount raised from last year. As FHFF continues to grow, they have captured the attention of many Canadians in this nationwide event. Loat and his project were featured in the unveiling of president Petter’s new strategic vision for SFU earlier this year.

To participate is as simple as bringing a food donation and your hockey stick.

The fuck-it list: The things you didn’t accomplish over the summer and why they would have sucked anyways

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By Gary Lim

 

Well, shit. Summer’s almost over, isn’t it? I mean, sure, you have August, but once you account for all the time you plan to spend lamenting the end of summer, coupled with the week that it’ll probably rain, not to mention exams, you’re looking at about, let’s see . . . carry the three . . . about 37 minutes of summer.

Where did all that time go? I mean, yeah, there was the weekend you spent lying around the house with the curtains drawn, drifting in and out of consciousness. But you only did that about five or six times, tops. There’s just no way that could be it.

Anyways, what happened, man? Like, two weeks ago, you were all hopped up on summer, all ready to soak up that sunshine, excited at the prospect of wearing shorts and getting some colour in your almost ghostly translucent skin.  But now look at you, on a bus (presumably), reading the newspaper. Pathetic.

Still, it’s not too late, there’s still a little bit of time left.  No, not enough for you to fulfill any of your aspirations or goals, but just enough for you to realize it would’ve ended terribly. Because all those best laid plans of yours were pretty terrible anyways.

Failed Summer Resolution #1: Hit the beach

Oh yeah, hey, let’s round up the gang, hop in the back of the jalopy and cruise down to the waterfront. Don’t forget to pick up some burgers at Pop’s or Jughead will totally flip! The point I’m trying to make is that the last time it was fun to head down to the beach, Kennedy was in the White House, the Vietnam War was just starting, and certain words from Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn were considered totally fine to say in public.

Objectively, the beach sucks. It’s just where land meets the water. Now, how exactly did that become the pinnacle of vacationing?  Maybe in Maui or the French Riviera, that’d be a good idea, but have you been to a Vancouver beach?

Cold, gray, jagged: like a night with my ex-wife. A beach is where you go when you want to spend the next two weeks picking sand out of various crevices. It’s gritty, crowded, and a breeding ground for parasites — also like my ex-wife.

Failed Summer Resolution #2: Read More

Everyone says they want to “read more,” but no one really wants to. At this point, it’s just a phrase that’s been so mindlessly repeated over and over again, it loses all meaning.

The main reason that people say they want to read more is to put on an air of sophistication, like how you don’t pronounce the T at the end of Monet or why you leave old copies of Time magazine on your coffee table.

Reading is just a way to make you feel better after not reading for a long time.  In that way, it’s like going to the gym. Also like hitting the gym, reading carries with it a butt-load of reading accessories and paraphernalia.  Kindles, book lights, bookmarks, reading performance-enhancers, and the list goes on.

I’m not going to deny that there might be some pleasure gained from reading, but com’on, smartphones have that beat by a country mile, which is an indeterminate distance, often longer than one would expect. I looked that up on my smartphone.

Failed Summer Resolution #3: Get that awesome summer job

Everyone wants that one awesome summer job; somewhere you can put in a chill couple of hours a week, and line your pockets with some extra spending money.  While we’re talking about pipe dreams, I’d like a wall-mounted corndog dispensary, like something you’d put in a gerbil cage, but for people.

Chill summer job? How about any job? Long gone are the days of “Help Wanted” signs and the circling of “Want” ads. Now you’re competing with PhD candidates for the coveted spot of coffee-slinger at your neighborhood Starbucks.

If you do find some extra work in the summer, it’s going to be far from chill. Businesses that hire in the summer do so because they need the extra manpower to accommodate extra work; the same logic applies to stores hiring people to help with the Christmas rush.

Chances are, you’re going to wind up at one of those thinly-veiled pyramid schemes selling, health and diet drinks or going door-to-door and convincing people to switch their hydro to some coal-based power source.

Failed Summer Resolution #4: Road Trip!

A road trip? Are you mad? Greater men (and women, because, you know, it’s the 21st century) than you have tried and failed.

Road trips are a logistical nightmare. First thing’s first, whose car are you to take? Greg’s? Well, technically, that’s his mom’s car, so that’s a no go. What about Lisa’s Beetle? Yeah, that would be fine . . . if we were midget clowns. Steve’s piece of crap probably won’t make it to the border before breaking down.

Never mind, then. Okay, how are we going to split the gas? It would be fair to split it evenly, but I don’t think I should have to pay as much as ol’ Churley. I mean, the guy easily has 100 pounds over me . . . and so forth. Pair that with driving schedules, and your friends’ apparently peanut-sized bladders, you’ll be lucky if no one snaps and drives the car into a utility pole just to end it all.

 

So, you see, it’s a good thing you didn’t waste your summer with these plans. Aren’t you glad I showed you the error of your ways? You can thank me later.

Stuff We Hate: Children & Algeria

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Children

Having children is  a lot like snorting coke — you pay a ridiculous amount of money just to make yourself incredibly annoying to everyone around you.

Other people’s babies can be cute, when they haven’t learned to talk, or walk, and don’t mind being chained to a post from time to time. But after they start moving and, god forbid, talking, from then on things take a steep turn for the worst. Humans are fragile, volatile, and rebellious, and then they only get worse.

So, say goodbye to that lakehouse in your retirement when you have a kid, because our already-extended childhoods are getting longer every generation. Say goodbye to hopes, dreams, loud sex, and a clean kitchen floor.

— Esther Tung

 

Algeria

If there’s something that really rubs me the wrong way, it’s Algeria. Now, to be clear, I’m not talking about the Algerian people, we’re cool. I’m also not talking about the Algerian cultural identity; we haven’t had beef since we hugged it out in ’76.

No, I’m talking about that piece of shit Algeria. Thinking its so high and mighty because it supplies 11 per cent of the world’s helium. Oh boy, I guess that mean we’ll be able to fill up our birthday balloons this year. Big fucking deal.

Oh and its always hanging out with Libya and Tunisia, thinking its part of their little gang. Well you know the only reason they even hang out with you is because they’re landlocked with you.

Goddamit, I fucking hate you Algeria. I hate each of your stupid provinces and districts. Just go die already.

 

— Gary Lim

University briefs

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By Ariane Madden

Details emerge from Dark Knight Rises shootings

Details surrounding the shootings in Aurora, Colorado that killed 12 people and injured 58 others during a screening of The Dark Knight Rises last week have begun to paint a picture of the suspect’s life and possible motives for the deadly massacre. The suspect, James Holmes, is described as having once been a top student who suddenly withdrew from a neuroscience graduate program this June. While no reason for his withdrawal has been released, officials say that it appears he had been stockpiling weapons and ammunition long before the July 20 attack.

Concordia raises fund in late student’s honor

Students and staff at Concordia University in Montreal have announced a $70,000 fund gathered in memory of Lin Jun, the Chinese-exchange student brutally slain and dismembered in May this year. The money will assist Jun’s family in covering the costs of burial and stay in Canada during court proceedings against their son’s alleged killer; it will also be earmarked to assist other Chinese students studying at the university in future years.

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