Junior Football earns the title of Division Three Champions

The Great Gatsby pg. 48
Senior Boys Volleyball
pg. 51
Remembrance Day pg. 22
Spanish teacher interview pg. 40
Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School
220 Canterbury Drive S.W. Calgary AB T2W 1H4
November 2013
Junior Football earns the title of Division Three Champions
Shouldice Athletic Park on November 1.
By Marivi Amesty
The Lancers faced off the Winston Churchill
and Amanda Seyler
On November 8 at 4:30 the Junior
Boys Football team went into their final
football game of the season, against John
G. Diefenbaker who they faced for the first
time. It was an emotional time for everyone,
the team and the Scarlett students, and school
pride rested upon their shoulders. Luckily,
the Lancers drew strength from the football
enthusiasts that showed up to support them.
They won this fateful game 36-12.
Confidence was running high as the
final game approached. With plenty of rest in
between the last game of the regular season
and the semi-finals, the junior boys recuper-
Bulldogs. This game was intense and suspenseful, as the Lancers did not score any
points until the third quarter. The crowd was
relieved to finally have something to cheer
for, as they wildly hollered to show their
support. The game ended with a final score
of 12-8 in favor of the Lancers.
The boys had one last week to practice. These practices made them more confident about their upcoming final. The day of
the last game, they could be seen wearing
their jerseys, and encouraging students to
cheer them on at the finals. Their efforts paid
off as many Scarlett students chose to come
and show their school pride.
Photo by Amanda Seyler
Kalen Hood, Grade 10, is in position to tackle an opposing team member
off when the
weather is almost too hot,
and it generally gets colder
as the season
continues,”
Housley explains. The fact
that they were
so
committed and they
would come
to practice every day was
part of why
they improved
so much, during practices
and
games.
The
general
thoughts of the
season were
from what I
could tell.” At
the beginning
of the season,
the team had
about five or
six boys that
had
played
football
and
were expe
r i enced in the
sport.
“We
went
from
that to being
Photo by Marivi Amesty a fairly strong
The Junior Football team celebrates their amazing division win, happily showing off their trophy team,”
Housley says. “It
Photo by Amanda Seyler
ated their strength. The daily practices were
The championship game started had a lot to do
The Scarlett Junior team hustles on the field in their first game of the season
more important than ever, and improved off on a high note, with the Lancers scoring with the heart of
strategies were worked on during this time.
points in the first three drives. They kept this the players, and also with all of the volunteer
Scarlett’s football team brought out performance up, scoring points throughout coaches that come out and make it possible.” that the boys worked really hard to get to this
their generous side for the game. These char- the entire game. Ultimately, it lead them to
Achieving City Championship sta- point. An accomplishment that they can be
itable fellows showed support for cancer by a victorious win. The Lancers could be seen tus was quite the accomplishment for Scar- proud of is that they came together as a team.
raising money. They sported pink knee high celebrating, and proudly announced their lett. From the beginning of the season to the
The season ended off as well as it
socks, in a bright shade of electric pink, and victory over Facebook.
end, there has been a great deal of improve- started. The Junior Boys’ Football team had
ended up raising more than $250 in just one
Kirk Housley, head coach, says, ment and the players have learned apprecia- highs and lows, but they got through the
week.
“I’m very proud of my team. They worked tion and understanding of the game.“One of season as team and, more importantly, made
The semi-finals took place at and practiced very hard and had a lot of fun, the problems with the season is that we start friends.
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Selfies at funerals are real, and
also extremely distasteful
various social media sites.
Some of the pictures posted on the blog are less exploitative
than othA new Tumblr blog entiers. One
tled “Selfies at Funerals”
is
just
created by FastCompany
picture of
writer, Jason Feifer, has
a person
recently taken the Inand their
ternet by storm, and for
hair with
some of the worst posa
capsible reasons.
tion of,
The most recent
“Love my
update to the blog is a
hair topost that Feifer has writday. Hate
ten explaining that there
why I’m
will be no further updates
dressed
to site,
up #fu“Everyone
neral.”
who’s ever visited will
O t h have seen the exact same
ers take
thing (except for this
Photo by Wenonah North Peigan it to anpost, which came a few Many students prefer to take selfies more appropriately, outside of funerals other levweeks after launch.) But
el, “my
if someone wants to offer me a lot tor that taking a “selfie” at the fu- friend took a selfie at a funeral and
of money to keep it going—or to neral was not the best idea.
didn’t realize his dead grandma
If there was an event was in the backround,” reads the
do anything else, I suppose—you where taking a picture of oneself caption of a photo of a boy smiling
have my full attention.”
SelfiesatFunerals.tumblr. is more inappropriate than taking it for the camera, with a casket in the
com is, as the title suggests, was at a funeral, one does not come to backround and his deceased granda collection of images depicting mind.
mother in it.
real people taking photos of them- A funeral is when a group While many people deselves attending or about to attend of people, family and friends, picted in pictures on the site may
funeral services, and is posted on come together to mourn and pay not be fully aware that what they
social media sites, most
are doing is inappopularly,
Instagram
propriate and selfand Twitter.
absorbed.
Among
the
This should not be
many images gathered
an excuse for hion the blog is one of
jacking a funeral
a man putting up the
from loved ones
peace sign with the capjust to post a piction, “killin the selfie
ture of their outfits
game at pop’s funeral”
and how sad they
Another one is
must feel.
a group of girls smiling
A funeral is an
wide for a camera acevent to mourn
companied by their capthose who have
tion, “We’re those awkpassed on.
It is ill-mannered
ward people who takes
a picture smiling at a
to make a day
where everyone
funeral! #FuneralSelfies
Photo by Wenonah North Peigan is grieving some#BestFriends.”
One image that The Tumblr blog, SelfiesatFunerals, is now an inactive web page one a day to post
sticks out is a picture of
a “selfie,” disretwo girls visible in the mirror re- their respects to a lost one, not an specting the life being celebrated
flection with the caption saying, opportunity to exploit the passing and validating another reason why
“Cried off all my makeup so ew. of someone by posting a picture to society has hit another low.
By Wenonah
North Peigan
But funeral.”
Perhaps crying her make up off should have been an indica-
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Senate spending scandal causes Canadian controversy
By Yuwei Xia
Prime Minister Stephen
Harper is finally feeling the hard
punches of the public that have
arisen from some questionable
choices he has made for the Senate in the recent spending scandal.
Three high-profile Conservative
Senators appointed on his watch
improperly claimed nearly $300
000 in housing allowances and
travel expenses, causing his credibility as a judge of character to
cripple.
Senator Mike Duffy
started this last year when his $90
000 housing allowance scandal
was paid off as a gift from Harper’s former chief of staff Nigel
Wright. Then, it was found that
Senator Patrick Brazeau had also
illegally spent $48 745. Most recently, an audit of Senator Pamela
Wallin’s travel expenses revealed
over $120 000 of improper claims.
Many of these claims started due
to Wallin’s stops in Toronto during
flights between Ottawa and Saskatchewan, expenses not related to
Senate business. She took part in a
television panel during an election
while travelling to a Conservative
function among other personal,
not Senate, matters.
So rightly, in perhaps one
of the only sensible decisions it
has made during the scandal, the
Senate has asked the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to investigate
the matter, restricting Senator’s to
travel freely and will more closely
monitor future expense claims.
This investigation, however, is only a small step and will
in no way resolve this issue. The
scandal has made the Senate a joke
and left senators being mocked.
Even worse, it has made the government and Harper seem incredby Yuwei Xia
ibly unreliable due to their lack of Canadians have begun to question where else tax payers’ money isPhoto
being wasted
consideration for taxpayers’ monWhile Harper’s stateey, political accountability, and that after reviewing Wallin’s travel ments
appeared
to be true initially,
costs,
they
were
“comparable
to
transparency that has prevailed
the
RCMP
report
another group of
any
parliamentarian.”
However,
during the scandal.
The first step Harper after recent investigations, Harper people in the Prime Minister’s Ofmade on this wrong path was his retracted his prior statements. In- fice (PMO) who knew of the payinstinct to defend his appointed stead suggesting that he was lied ment, including lawyer, Benjamin
Conservative Senators, stating to by Wright and repeatedly said Perrin; director of issues managethat he had “full confidence” in that Wright and Duffy should be ment, Chris Woodcock; Wright’s
assistant, David van Hemmen; and
Wright over the Duffy deal and the only ones “held accountable.”
chair of the Conservative Fund
Canada, Senator Irving Gerstein.
More and more, the RCMP is discovering how deep the scandal has
extended to in the PMO and the
Conservative Party.
This information raises
questions if there is an even greater scandal, happening on a larger
scale than the one the public is
aware of. The even bigger question is how Canadians can trust
Harper and the Conservative government in the future. With Harper
oblivious to over $260 000 of tax
payers’ money spent on Senators’
personal endeavors, it is hard to be
confident in his judge of character
and management of finances.
What Canadians need
from the government is transparency. Instead of avoiding questions about the scandal, Harper
should tell the country the truth,
admitting his, and his Senators’
mistakes. He continues, however,
to create a wall between government and the public, giving Canadians no choice but to question his
intentions.
Calgary school bans academic achievement awards
By Wenonah
North Peigan
A Calgary school has recently decided to get rid of student academic awards
including honour roll and year-end ceremonies which has launched a debate on whether
these awards should still be given out because of the damage it does to a student’s
self-esteem if one does not earn one.
Academic awards, including honour roll, are given out to students who demonstrate outstanding excellence in their studies and school work throughout the year.
These students who excel in school
are no longer being rewarded at St. Basil’s Elementary and Junior High School in
northwest Calgary.
The decision was announced in a
letter written to students’ parents that read,
“Awards eventually lose their lustre to students who get them, while often hurting the
self-esteem and pride of those who do not
receive a certificate.”
Some say that awards do nothing
but foster competition between students,
and the ban
of
them
would make
the students
feel
more
like equals
instead
of
competitors.
If academic awards are being taken away, then other honours such as sports
awards
should
not be
given
out due
to them
being
just as
damagHowever,
ing to
to be conone’s
sistent, they
selfneed to adesteem
vocate for
if
a
getting rid
student
of awards in
d o e s
Photo by Wenonah North Peigan
schools in
not earn
Dr. EP Scarlett proudly displays their student`s achievments in school
one.
general, not
When speaking on the matter, the
just the academic ones.
Academic awards are similar to school’s principal, Craig Kittleson, says,
sports awards because they both honour out- “We’re not saying not to set high goals.
standing achievement in a given area.
We’re still striving to get them to do their
best. Kids want to do their best and we
want to support them in doing their best.”
There is nothing wrong with honouring excellence. The awards make students strive harder in their school work.
Those who do earn them deserve
them, especially when they can open up a
window of scholarship opportunities that
will only help them in the future.
Getting rid of only academic
awards does not benefit all students.
If a student excels in a certain area
they deserve to be made aware of it,
since they are the ones who worked hard to
earn the award.
It is unknown if the decision
to
ban
awards
will
spread to other schools. However, it is still in the student’s
hands to decide how hard they are willing to
strive in order to succeed, even though being
rewarded at the end would make working
hard, that much more worth it.
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SeaWorld facing a problem of whale-like proportions
whale population. These untrue assertions
cause many park visitors to develop false
Since the recent release of the film ideas about the work SeaWorld does. These
Blackfish, a documentary following the life lies, sadly, demonstrate only a small aspect
of captured killer whale Tilikum, an orca of the terrible things taking place at Seawho claimed the life of three trainers while World. Food deprivation, separation from
in captivity, SeaWorld has received plenty pods, and small tanks play a huge part in the
of backlash from animal rights organiza- aggression some of the killer whales have
tions, members of the general public, and shown towards their trainers at SeaWorld. even former SeaWorld trainers. SeaWorld is One training technique used for killa multi-million dollar corporation of marine er whales in marine parks all over the world
theme parks with three locations in the US: is to deprive killer whales of food when they
one in Orlando, Florida; one in San Diego, are not properly doing tricks. This punishCalifornia; and the other in San Antonio, ment was a major point of discussion in the
Texas. film Blackfish. Former SeaWorld trainers
Since its inception in 1964, Sea- stated that it is a regular practice to not feed
World has housed well over fifty killer killer whales at SeaWorld because food is
whales, with twenty-two killer whales used as a reward. The practice however, crecurrently spread between their three loca- ates tension between trainer and whale. The
tions. Thirty-seven killer whales have died killer whales used in shows can sense when
in captivity at SeaWorld; none of those a trainer is running low on food. When they
deaths have been of old age. Following the are doing shows this begins to aggravate the
release of Blackfish, SeaWorld ticket sales whales as they gradually receive fewer and
have tanked and their stock prices have also fewer fish throughout the show, ultimately
dropped. leading to increased anger toward the train
The average female killer whale in er.
the wild can live close to 100 years, while Wild killer whales live in pods,
the average male can live to be almost sixty. each pod containing anywhere from five to
SeaWorld employees, however, are paid to fifty individuals, all closely related. Every
tell visitors that killer whales live for less pod has its own distinct dialect, which varthan twenty years and they live longer in ies largely from pod to pod. When a killer
captivity. SeaWorld also tells its guests that whale is taken from its pod the entire pod
the reason for the killer whales’ dorsal fins to is impacted. Much like kidnapping a child
collapse is unknown to scientists but occurs from its parents, a killer whale pod will
in nearly 23% of killer whales in the wild grieve for the stolen whale.
and may be due to genetics.
SeaWorld also takes its killer
Although the reason for dorsal fin whales from different pods and puts them
collapse is in fact unknown, it happens to together in one tank which causes fighting
less than 1% of the wild killer whale popu- between the killer whales. Tilikum, for
lation and to all of the male captive killer example, is often viciously attacked by the
other females in his tank. The female killer
whales often rake him with their teeth. With
nowhere to flee Tilikum is unable to avoid
these attacks, causing him many injuries. Small tanks make it extremely difficult for killer whales to get the daily exercise they need. Swimming more than 100
kilometres a day in the wild, killer whales in
captivity become bored in their small tanks
due to their inability to travel long distances. Their boredom then manifests itself in
self-harming behaviour like gnawing on iron
and concrete to break their teeth, leading to
intensive dental repair which is usually performed without anaesthesia. These problems
along with other horrible circumstances killer whales face in captivity, result in aggression as seen in the case of Tilikum which can
lead to consequences as severe as the death
of a trainer. There has never been a single report of a killer whale killing or even harming
a human being in the wild, yet three trainers have been killed by a single killer whale
held in captivity. Tilikum has killed three
trainers during his life in captivity, the most
recent being the death of SeaWorld trainer
Dawn Brancheau in February 2010. Brancheau’s death shocked many, including the
traumatized crowd who witnessed her death
during a show at SeaWorld. The report released by SeaWorld
on Brancheau’s death said it was human error that caused her death, not a deliberate
attack by Tilikum. The report caused quite
a stir among SeaWorld trainers, many of
whom claim Brancheau was one of the best
trainers they knew. Former trainers disagree
strongly with the report saying it was indeed
an act of aggression of Tilikum in order to
get “revenge” against Brancheau. After Brancheau’s death, Tilikum
was sent into solitary confinement, where he
was placed in an extremely small tank with
no light. Tilikum no longer participates in
shows as a main performer; he is instead
only allowed to leave his small tank at the
end of the show to make a brief appearance
in front of the crowd. Government action has since been
taken against SeaWorld. The Occupational
Health and Safety Administration (OSHA),
has fined SeaWorld several times for safety
violations and has ordered trainers to stay
a safe distance away from killer whales at
all times. SeaWorld continues to appeal the
verdict made by Judge Welsch with no success. Fines by OSHA were recently filed
again against SeaWorld for repeated violations and ignoring federal court orders by
continuing to have a place of employment
with “recognized hazards that were causing
or likely to cause death or serious physical
harm to employees in that employees were
exposed to struck-by and drowning hazards.”
Animal rights organizations have
also taken interest in Tilikum and the other
killer whales in captivity, warning the public
that something must be done to protect the
whales. People for the Ethical Treatment
of Animals (PETA) has started a campaign
titled SeaWorld of Hurt, set up to inform
the public of the cruelty taking place at SeaWorld, while giving people ways to take action. PETA is urging the public to boycott
going to SeaWorld, and has created petitions
for people to sign in an attempt to get SeaWorld to free their captive killer whales by
placing them in sanctuaries in the wild. By Kyra Bird
A recent accident just north of Cal-
as: seats with high backs, seats filled with
energy-absorbing material, seats placed
close together creating compartments, and
strong seat anchorages. This method of
safety, as proven by many private research
studies, makes it so that installing lap seatbelts in a bus would actually make the ride
more dangerous for students.
School buses are most often involved in head-on collisions when they are
in an accident. Head injuries could be even
more likely in a head-on collision with a lap
seat belt. A lap belt holds down a passenger’s pelvis, which then leaves the torso to
whip forward in a whiplash effect. With the
seats so close together, the passengers would
then strike their heads on the seat in front of
them with more force than if the whole body
were to strike the seat without seatbelts.
Even though neither way truly prevents injuries, the argument is that no seatbelts just
make more sense.
Naturally, when opposing experts
and associations heard that information,
they immediately found another possibility
that the Canadian Safety Council did not address. The Safety Council did not mention
anything about the traditional shoulder and
lap strap combination, they only spoke about
the latter. Once again, the safety council answered swiftly stating that the combination
seatbelt would mean that seats would have to
be stiffer, meaning that kids who may choose
not to buckle themselves in or ones who are
not properly buckled in would suffer severe
injuries from being thrown around.
Edmonton emergency physician
and injury researcher, Dr. Louis Francescutti, said the government is putting children
in danger. “Seatbelts are mandatory in cars
and airplanes. I don’t see what makes a bus
carrying students any different.” Francescutti was made president of the Canadian
Medical Association in August. As he was
making his comments, he also stated that he
believes provinces are reluctant to legislate
the changes because of the financial costs associated with fitting buses with restraints.
Like many other debates, this issue
has brought up numerous notions. One particular idea is that if seatbelts are enforced
and made mandatory, that the only realistic
follow-up act would be to make bus monitors standard employees on all school buses.
Emma Ohirko
The seatbelts on school buses debate: still a hot topic
gary has reignited a debate that has been in
the news so many times before. A Crossfieldbound school bus carrying nine elementary
and junior high students was involved in an
accident with a work truck on October 25.
Thankfully, no one was killed, but three children were taken to hospital in critical condition, while the six remaining victims were
taken to hospital in non-life threatening condition.
The woman driving the bus was
also taken to the hospital but there has been
no word on her condition. The driver’s son
suffered the brunt of the injury during the
crash, and was being evaluated day-to-day
immediately after the collision. It was reported the day right after the accident that
most of the kids on the bus suffered some
broken bones and lacerations.
The debate that was sparked after
news broke of the collision was whether or
not school buses should have seatbelts. There
have been many serious discussions about
the topic among media outlets, bus drivers,
and even politicians. Due to the fact that they
were not able to come to a unanimous decision, the federal government has left it up
to the individual “school buses are
provinces
to sixteen times safer
make their own
than traveling in a
decisions about
family car...”
whether or not
they would like seatbelts on their buses. The
Alberta government made the decision not
to make the safety feature mandatory.
There are many arguments for both
sides of the debate, making it difficult for
any government, or even any school district,
to make a decision. Canada’s Safety Council
has weighed in on the topic, and even has a
page dedicated to its opinion of the debate
on their website, www.canadasafetycouncil.
org. The council’s website begins their argument by stating that school buses already
have an enviable safety record, making it
one of the safest methods of transportation.
They even point out that school buses are
sixteen times safer than traveling in a family
car per passenger/kilometer of travel.
School buses are made to protect
passengers by using a method called compartmentalization. This design includes
many beneficial methods of protection such
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Quebec government
to legalize doctorassisted suicide
away on their own terms. It gives
them a chance to get things in or
Doctor-assisted suicide der, and say their goodbyes, preis a very delicate subject, and so paring their loved ones for what
naturally Quebec’s newest law has would have come anyways. This
stirred up debate. Nobody wants way, people can die surrounded
by the people they love,
people to
instead of possibly dysuffer, just
“No matter how it
like a use- comes to pass, death is ing alone and in pain,
less loss always a painful event leaving their family and
of life is to cope with, even more friends behind, someunprepared for the
not someso when someone has times
inevitable. Quebec has
thing one
n o r m a l l y died in a great amount done what needs to be
supports; of pain and suffering.” considered in the rest
of Canada, opening this
but when
somebody is suffering, that loss sad, but valid option to people who
of life might be considered hu- are enduring terrible suffering, unmane, rather than useless. Doctor- able to do anything but wait to die.
assisted suicide is illegal across Some might argue that
Canada, punishable by incarcera- those suffering from terminal alition, but that could be changing ments should take every moment
with Quebec’s latest law. Quebec they have left in life to be with
intends to allow people with a their family and friends, and not
terminal illness, who are suffer- waste those last months or years
ing needlessly to be in the con- by dying ahead of time. This astrol of their own death, without sertion might be valid if the sick
being condemned for the action. and dying were not in pain, some
There would be strict times unable to hug a loved one
regulations surrounding the pro- goodbye. That they should be left
cess, and an evaluation for men- to wither away against their will
tal health, which could impair is even sadder than letting them
an individual’s decision making go on their own terms. The famskills. The decision to apply for ily of those who have passed away
doctor-assisted suicide would not might mourn in the early passing
be able to be done rashly due to of their loved one, but they could
the lengthy process of becoming perhaps rest easier knowing that
eligible for the procedure, thus they did not die in as much pain as
assuring that this law is handled they might have, and that they got
responsibly, and not taken advan- to hold their hand to the very end.
No matter how it comes
tage of. The law is not meant to kill people, it is meant to allow to pass, death is a painful event
people who are suffering through to cope with, even more so when
horrible experiences to die a con- someone has died in a great
trolled, painless death with their amount of pain and suffering. Queloved ones at their side. However bec has hopefully started a new
sad it may seem, it will be a more chapter for doctor-assisted suicide,
peaceful death than these individ- putting it back onto the radar of the
Canadian government, which has
“Doctor-assisted suilong deemed doctor-assisted suicide is illegal across
cide illegal under the Criminal Act.
Canada, punishable by When someone has a
incarceration, but that
terminal illness, they should not
could be changing with have to fight, or go far from home
to have the right to die without
Quebec’s latest law.”
agony. It is a personal choice,
not even something available to
ual’s might have otherwise faced. all patients, and it is a personal
Quebec has made many choice that should be available in
bold moves in the past, and some- Canada. Without it, many more
times they are not the best ideas, will die suffering in a hospital bed,
but here they have struck a nerve far from family and friends, not
that needs to be addressed. Many even offered the option of doctorpeople are hurting, and if they assisted suicide. Perhaps Canada’s
have no hope of survival left, they healthcare has steps to take beshould be allowed a chance to pass fore becoming perfect after all.
By Emily Thomas
Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School
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Five reasons why punk is alive
By
Karlee Selent
world and all the supposed crimes came a significant awareness of
Some corporate list- against music shall be vindicated.
driven website recently fanned Where there are not enough bands
the flames of digital contention by to lead listeners to the Promised
making a list of over twenty five Land, said writers preach about
reasons why “punk isn’t dead.” how current culture is useless.
Said reasons included t-shirts of Some of these abject
the Black Flag bars logo deco- suckers who thought the success
rated with Justin Bieber’s name, of Nirvana in the early nineties
various celebrities in punk cou- was going to foster a new awareture at the Metropolitan Museum ness of the underground, along
Of Art Gala, and One Direction with a possibility of a greater
appropriating the late Arturo consciousness. Punk reminds
Vega’s Ramones logo for their music lovers there will always be
own merchandising ends. While an underground that is fertile and
these reasons are irritating, there are
some greater truths
of which the youth
need to be reminded.
First, the
context of punk is
always
changing.
Old-school
types
like to moan about
young
listeners’
choice of programming and how carelessly the punk word
is used to describe it.
Photo by Karlee Selent
In addition, there are
Artists
such
as
Foo
Fighters,
Green
Day, and
music writers who
take the most insane Weezer are only considered punk rock bands
ideas and dub them
“punk.” Miley Cyrus embracing uncompromising, and its worth
“ratchet culture” at the MTV Vid- simply refuses to be measured in
eo Music Awards was just as rel- chart positions, especially in an
evant as Henry Rollins constantly age of download culture.
Third, the attitude canbeing at the ready to protect him- self from the planet’s goons while not be beaten. When Dave Grohl
publicly turned down Glee cretouring with Black Flag.
That is not to say that ator Ryan Murphy’s substantial
the punk philosophy is entirely offer to have Foo Fighters songs
cut-and-dry. In the early days of in his show, many could not
Dashboard Confessional, Chris help but smile. Some individuals
Carrabba, lead singer and guitarist yelled, “Testify, brother!” at their
of the band, built a career open- computer screens when producer
ing for hardcore bands and capti- Steve Albuni reminded the world
vating members of those crowds of how label suits acted like they
with his voice and an acoustic knew what was better for the sucguitar alone. Was he punk? He cess of “In Utero” than the memdefinitely was not the next gen- bers of Nirvana themselves.
eration James Taylor. The music American Recordings’ founder
coming out of the speakers and Rick Rubin took an ad in Billthe weapons used to foment that board of the iconic middle-fingermovement have always changed. flipping photo of Johnny Cash
What remains is attitude.
with the ad copy sarcastically
Second, the groundwork thanking the country music comof punk remains. It is believed munity for their (non-)support of
that Rancid’s Lars Frederiksen the singer’s “Unchained” album.
who, when asked to justify his Knowing that doing the right
band’s existence in a post-Clash thing might come back to bite one
universe, lucidly said, “It’s not in the carotid artery, and doing it
important when you get into punk, anyway, is a trait that has been
it’s important that you do in the historically aligned to one of mufirst place.” Hatred of much music sic culture only.
writing stems from the continued Fourth, the contagion indetermination of many scribes to vasion. Punk has never been exmeasure success in terms of grand clusively about the stuff coming
“movements” that will change the out of the speakers. With the noise
other mediums and person, as
well as political, philosophies
(such as Rock Against Racism,
Red Wedge, PunkVoter). What
was essentially crucial was a visual identity. The early punk/new
wave scenes had some bona fide
visionaries in the work of Barney
Bubbles, Jamie Reid, and Linder
Sterling among many other exciting art/design fulcrums. The lateeighties and nineties alt-rock tsunami created a platform for iconic
provocateurs such as Art Chantry,
Derek Hess, and Frank Kozik.
The very same free spirit
is alive, well, and jamming a fireman’s axe through the door with
the visual contributions of people
like Steak Mtn. Heather Gabel,
Mark McCoy, Jake Bannon, and
upstarts like Elijah Funk among
many others, who are creating vibrant works as a response to the
icebergs of ennui floating in current culture. Nobody who worshiped Journey or Three Doors
Down has ever been inspired to
do anything similarly coruscating.
Last, the conversation is
still going, decades after the fact.
In the mid-eighties, Maximum
Rock ‘N Roll famously asked
on its cover, “Does punk suck?”
The planet has been continuing
the discourse ever since. Why?
Because fans of a marginalized
scene care. To be honest, it is still
marginalized. Green Day may
have made bank, but somewhere
right now, a kid with blue hair is
getting bullied for looking like a
“punk.” Individuals collectively
want to be engaged in that world
and see it move forward. An eleven-year-old discovering his cool
parents’ vinyl collection or seeing
his favorite Warped Tour guitarist
rocking a Crimson Ghost shirt are
not bad things.
Labeling today’s youth as being
inferior because they did not get
to see Misfits back in the day most
certainly is.
Whether today’s younger listeners find resonance via the Madden Brothers’ adulation of Rancid
and NOFX, Laura Jane Grace’s
unvarnished public reconciliations of self, or the Chariot melting amps and eardrums on their
impending farewell tour, punk’s
essence is to push back at the status quo the way tired middle-ofthe-road rock music would not.
See, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”
may have sold more, but Minor
Threat’s “Out Of Step” remains
the soundtrack of unrelenting de-
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Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School
American FDA trans-fat ban
By Emily Thomas
For some, a life without
trans-fat may seem like something in the far future. Despite the
knowledge that artificial trans-fats
are dangerous, many continue
to consume food containing the
harmful ingredient, but this could
soon change. The US Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) has
long considered trans-fats generally safe for consumption, but
on November 7, the FDA announced that they hope to phase
trans-fats out of food over an
undecided timeline. Though this
is taking place in the US, due to
the dominant nature of American
culture, it could easily spread to
other countries, including Canada.
Though this is only a recent happening, many fast-food
chains and other companies have
already taken trans-fats out of
their food—without the knowledge of the consumers. Instead of
dealing with laws emerging concerning trans-fats, many chains,
including McDonalds’, phased
trans-fats out of all of their restaurants in the US, and have not
received any comments on differences in taste, testifying to the
uselessness of the product. It is
not inconceivable that finding the
right new ingredient for different
products could take time, but it
has been shown that it is not an
impossible task. Replacement ingredients may include different
oils such as canola oil, and perhaps even other man-made fats.
Not only will a trans-fat
ban maintain the taste of products,
it will also save lives. About 7000
deaths could be prevented, along
with 20 000 heart attacks a year, to
be more precise, the FDA predicts.
These are human lives being saved
by the ban, and though the replacement ingredients certainly will not
be the healthiest, this is an obstacle that may be overcome soon.
Some might think that
the American government is being
too controlling and that people are
in charge of their own consumption, but if a bit of government
control is what saves lives, then
so be it. It is not like government
intervention will kill Americans.
On the contrary, it could be what
keeps them alive longer. The US
has often been faced with issues
concerning government intervention, but it has been demonstrated
that a push from the government
can go a long way towards helping more people in the long run.
Take universal healthcare, for
example, which is not present in
America. It raises taxes but helps
many people. Trans-fats being re-
moved from food would not even
raise taxes, it would just help people. It may raise production costs
slightly for companies depending
on the approach they take to replacing the trans-fat in their food,
but removing the harmful substance will protect their consumers in the long run. If the US can do this,
Canada certainly could too. In
the past, the federal government
announced that the amount of
trans-fats would be reduced, but
unfortunately the amount in Canadian food is still disturbingly
high. Baked and processed goods
still contain dangerously high
amounts of the ingredient, and
many have frowned upon Health
Canada for not taking a stronger
stance against the usage in Canadian products. Perhaps the ban is
not too far away from Canadian
shelves either, but the government
has to make a stand before anything can change. It has to stick
to its resolve, unlike in the past.
It has been concluded
that trans-fat is not safe in any
amounts, and yet it remains in
Canadian cuisine. The FDA has
done something honorable, but
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that argument is not typically excontinued from page 4
plored.
This person would make As always, there was a
sure that all children have their harsher, less-friendly way of lookseatbelts properly done up and ad- ing at the subject. Passengers ridjusted, as well as help in any type ing these school buses are required
of emergency evacuto follow the
ation during which
rules that are in
kids may get stuck “With the installation place and that
and need extra as- of seatbelts as well as is as much as
sistance. With the a bus monitor, costs any official or
installation of seat- are sure to skyrocket government can
belts as well as a bus if Alberta decides that do to help the
monitor, costs are this safety feature is kids. Technical
sure to skyrocket if
precautions are
necessary.”
Alberta decides that
in place, rules
this safety feature is
exist, and accinecessary.
dents are bound to happen.
It is easy to see the split It seems as though unin opinion when looking at an ar- til a clear decision is made, there
ticle such as “Pulse of Canada” will always be an existing debate
by
Thomas
when it comes to
“It seems as though seatbelts on school
Bink written
on October 28 until a clear decision is buses. The resoluon
ca.news. made, there will always tion from this point
y a h o o . c o m . be an existing debate on seems to be no
130
com- when it comes to seat- seatbelts on school
ments
have belts on school buses.” buses and calling for
been posted,
the province to inhighlighting
stead invest money
various voices. Jim McDowell is on newer mechanical systems such
a school bus driver who insists he as anti-locking brakes. Right now,
has driven buses with and without and in the future this is simply the
seatbelts and he prefers the scenar- best possible choice. Bus accidents
io where he does not have belts on rarely happen and when they do
the bus. Another reader, under the there are many other factors inname Xavier who is said to be from volved and not just the absence of
Toronto, insists that the problem is seatbelts. Buses have come a long
not the absence of belts, but instead way in their safety features and
the driving of school bus drivers, right now is just not the time to
an interesting opinion considering take another step.
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Canada’s most controversial mayors: a comparison
By Kyra Bird
began when Ford’s good friend, and comments do not reflect their values. They Lebanon war, a topic that he had not so long
occasional driver Alessandro Lisi, was also said that “we hope for the benefit of ago been under fire for himself. Also in that
It is almost impossible to pick up arrested on drug charges. Lisi was arrested the wonderful citizens of Toronto and this month, town councillor Tonya Welborn
a newspaper, turn on the television, or even on October 1 under charges of trafficking great city that this situation is resolved accused the mayor of criminal and sexual
listen to the radio without hearing a recent of marijuana, possession of marijuana, expeditiously.” The Argonauts took away harassment. No developments have been
scandalous story involving Canada’s most possession of the proceeds of crime, and the free tickets they gave Ford to attend made in the case other than Gendron denying
talked about mayor, Rob Ford. Not only has conspiracy to commit an indictable offence. the Argonauts match against the Hamilton it happened.
The behaviour of Gendron was
he been talked about around Canada, but This is not the first time Lisi has Tiger-Cats. That did not stop Ford as he
rants, jokes, and skits making fun of Ford been in trouble with the law, as just this past bought his own tickets for the game and especially surprising after he was elected
have aired on American late-night shows summer, Lisi was convicted of threatening to caused controversy, as he usually does because he promotes himself as a very
accepting
and
such as; The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, kill an ex-girlfriend. At the time of the first
welcoming
Jimmy Kimmel Live, Late Night with Jimmy offence, Ford actually wrote a character
official.
This
Fallon, and Saturday Night Live. The list of statement for Lisi, calling him a “good
includes
his
shows that have poked fun at the politician guy.” The arrest of his friend made Ford
does not end there, countless others have the target of criticism as far as the process
views
on
gained comedic material
he seemingly
legalizing samefrom the Toronto mayor’s “Ford was forced to admit he takes
to
sex
marriage
unbelievable actions. When bought illegal drugs within the c h o o s e
and
legalizing
someone like this appears
friends.
abortion.
His
last two years.”
in something as public as
To r o n t o ’s
all-accepting
politics, comparisons begin
mayor,
as
public view has
to be drawn. In this case Ford is being always, chose to come out and defend
been efficiently
compared to other mayors around Canada. himself. The mayor said the he has “known
forgotten
as
To set the standard for other Mr. Lisi for several years and he has always
Huntingdon has
mayors, it is important to lay out Ford’s been straight and narrow.” Ford insisted
dealt with these
history in this tumultuous and seemingly that he has never seen his friend drink or
issues from their
never-ending scandal. Most recently, Ford use drugs. mayor.
Much like every scandal involving
Right
was forced to admit he bought illegal drugs
here in Calgary,
within the last two years. He had to come the Toronto politician, it was not the first
Mayor
Naheed
clean about his drug history following an time Ford did something of this nature. It
Nenshi
has
alleged video of the mayor smoking what was also reported that Ford wrote another
only
faced
appeared to be crack cocaine surfaced on the character reference letter for another
one
somewhat
Internet. criminal, Doug Sedgewick, who had a
Originally, he denied the video previous criminal record. Sedgewick’s
personal
issue
The Mayor of Toronto, Rob Ford, gets into a screaming match with a
even existed, which was still a conceivable record includes murder and “stunt driving.”
and that is one
reporter, which is unfortunately not a rare sight for citizens of the city
involving
Cal
notion considering the majority of the public Rob’s brother Doug Ford confirms that Rob
could not see the footage. Eventually, the does write letters on behalf of people who anywhere he goes.
Wenzel, the CEO of Shane Homes. Wenzel
Another event that Ford was asked is claiming that the Calgary mayor defamed
existence of this video was confirmed when have “broken the law” but that the mayor Toronto police said they had the tape and does it because he does not throw the book not to attend was the Santa Claus parade him for political gain. Nenshi originally
would investigate the matter as much as at people, nor does he judge. This prompted in Toronto. Organizers said he would be allowed a secret video of Wenzel leak as
too much of a distraction. he talked about his very publicly-known
they needed to. After the press conference c o u n c i l l o r s
announcing the finding of the video, the to come out “In December 2007, Gendron Ford listened this time opinion that there should be more propressure was on Ford to admit to what he saying
development voices on city council. Wenzel
that made a controversial opinion and chose not to attend. About the only claims Nenshi distorted the claims to
had supposedly done. even though very clear. He decided to come Ford finally did admit his mistakes, Ford
does out with his views that a truly scandal that even remotely make it look as though Wenzel was being
but tried hard to excuse his behaviour. not
judge, free society should not waste compares to Rob Ford is unnecessarily vicious. The developer has
Ford stated that he did indeed smoke crack he should be
the mayor of Huntingdon, decided to take the issue to court, hoping
their time with religion
cocaine, but that he was in a “drunken more careful
Quebec. Stephane Gendron to sue mayor Nenshi for $6 million. Other councillors are worried that
stupor.” The excuse made many people about who he publicly associates with. It was forced to apologize after he joked feel as though the mayor was trying to say is difficlt to believe, though, that having about joyously running over cats with his the scandal coming out of this may be that
that his actions were acceptable and even friends like this really caused Ford to be the car. His specific quote was “When I see a taxpayers will take the financial burden
forgivable considering he was drunk.
cat in the street, I accelerate.” Gendron for the mayor’s legal costs. This is not the
way he is.
The drug issue is just one of many
Again, these are just some of later apologized swearing he does not greatest way to follow up his re-election, but
public fallouts Ford has been in the news for, the scandals Ford has been involved one. actually run over cats and that he was just the bright side for Calgarians is that it is not
a list so long that it really is only necessary These are the ones that have caused the displaying some dark humor. This was just nearly as bad as what Toronto is dealing with
to highlight a select few. When Toronto’s most scandal, and the ones that have made a recent event involving Gendron, but much when it comes to Mayor Ford. In the end, it is clearly obvious
mayor went to the Danforth Street Festival headlines everywhere. like Ford, is not the only time he has faced Due to the scope of the scandalous serious allegations and detrimental public that when people come into a position of
he met with people and even posed for power, there is no telling what they will say,
photographs, but many people who saw activity Ford has been involved in, many relations moments. In December 2007, Gendron made what they will do, or who will come after
the public account said that Ford seemed organizations and events have been quick in very intoxicated and acted very strange. coming out and breaking any ties they may a controversial opinion very clear. He them to challenge their power or simply
decided to come out with his views that a sue. Whether their actions are a product of
The Taste of Danforth Street Festival is have with the controversial mayor. The Toronto Argonauts, Toronto’s truly free society should not waste their time the power, or something that was already
one much like Taste of Calgary at which
patrons can try food and alcohol from many CFL team, released a statement after Ford with religion. In 2006, Gendron compared present before is always debateable. different venders. A running pattern within wore an Argos jersey to a council meeting the Government of Israel to Nazis. This was Toronto is facing plenty of fallout
Ford’s many problems seems to be that he and continued to respond to his actions during the Israel/Lebanon war of that same with the downfall of their mayor, while the
is usually intoxicated at the time of any and their effect. The Argonauts statement year.
rest of the country seems to be doing pretty
included Ford’s disappointing comments
January 2009 was a particularly well. This type of controversy also supports
scandal.
The issue that began the string of and their spoiling effect on the team, as the bad month for Gendron as he sent a letter the belief that when in a democracy, when
drug confessions from Toronto’s mayor and Argos try very hard to work extensively in to Prime Minister Stephen Harper insulting being able to choose who leads the public, it
council meetings opposing his leadership the community and they feel the mayor’s him for his views on the topic of the Israel/ is important to be as educated as possible.
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EDITORIALS
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Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School
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Scarlett FEVER
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November 2013
The effects of budget cuts Students trading in CBEon schools and students mail for Gmail: the benefits
By
Lucy Javorcikova
Budgets cuts have always been
ment decreases due to changing school demographics such as the opening of Robert
a problem with schools, but most people Thirske which led more students to go there
do not realize the effect they have on both over any other high school.
The largest jump the statistics have
teachers and students. Teachers feel unnec- essary stress due to budget cuts: having large seen from the previous year to this year in
classes and no preps to plan. What the board enrolment would be in kindergarten. Up
fails to recognize is the students’ perspec- by 8.3%, the population of young students
has increased drastically, many people saytives on budget cuts.
ing this is
because of
Contrary
all the new
to popufamilies
lar belief,
coming to
budget cuts
Calgary.
go past the
Grade one
classroom.
through
Not only
three
inis
large
creased
by
class size
6.2%, four
a problem,
to six up
but also it
by
5.7%
can affect
and
seven
the
stuto nine indent’s abilcreased .5%.
ity to learn.
This
has
From past
led
to
high
experischools reences, havthe
ing a class
Photo by Lucy Javorcikova ceiving
of
forty Cuts to the provincial budget are detrimenting the quality of learning short end of
the stick.
makes it
difficult for one to get the teacher’s attention Another factor in the budget is staff decrease.
because he/she is needed in twenty other On a positive note, thirty-four more teachers
in schools had been hired this year than the
places at the same time.
The Calgary Board of Education last one. In total on September 30, the CBE
claims that 2013-2014 was a tough budget has budgeted 5772 full-time equivalent Alyear, the $62-million shortfall was a result berta Teachers Association members. This
of the provincial budget released last March. was more than last year’s count of 5738.
Edmonton Public Schools had to
The budget and the decisions were all based on the “values” of the educators. Students cut 180 full-time teaching positions last
were apparently put on the forefront, and spring. As well, 350 educational assistants,
the 2013-2014 budgets attempted to direct custodians, and maintenance workers were
as much funding as possible to classrooms. laid off. Lou Arab, spokesman for The
During the process the decision was also Canadian Union of Public Employees, exmade to direct provincial funds for class size claimed that he has never seen these kinds
from kindergarten to grade three students. of cutbacks in Edmonton, and Edmonton
It was also reported that the funds to high will see the effects. “Schools will become
schools have decreased by as much as 11% a little grubbier, a little dirtier,” he said.
over the previous years. This leaves many “They will be a little less safe.”
Yet the teacher to student ratio
of people wondering why one would cut out may
not
be all that appropriate. In Scarlett
the three most important years of a student’s
alone, there are over 1, 700 students and
life.
CBE online said the budget that around 100 staff. Statistics showed that the
each school received was based on enrol- largest class size at Scarlett has seventy-six
ment. If the enrolment decreased the school students. This class is an option class, but
would receive less funding. The decrease the average core subject class has thirty stuof students also resulted in the decrease of dents. This is huge compared to other high
teachers. In fact, some high schools expe- schools such as Alternative which have
rienced larger budget cuts, over 4.5% if the twelve on average, according to the CBE
website which is a link on the Scarlett webenrolment dropped even a fraction.
Every year on September 30, the school site.
The government claims that the
boards calculate total enrolment in all future
of
our children is based on the eduschools. This year the CBE enrolment was
110 763. That is 3 631 up from September cation they receive, yet what may happen
30, 2012 when it was just 107 132. The per- if the learning atmosphere is not adequate
centage went up by 3.4% and high school will have consequences. Budget cuts not
enrolment increased by 1.3% (from 25 918 only affect schools but the society as a
to 26 270). Certain high schools saw enrol- whole.
By Labeeba Mahmood
One of the new ways that Dr. E. P.
Scarlett is improving in technology, in addition to online course registration for CBE,
is the switch over from the classic cbemail
to the more popular and far more advanced
Gmail. This will improve learning by making access to email and other information
easier, while also providing students with
opportunities
can
to make use of “Students
Gmail’s new- send themselves
est and best files and pictures
features.
simply, and also
W i t h create
folders
their
own and labels to put
Gmail
acemail in.”
count, students
will be able to
take advantage of Gmail’s own email organizing system. Students can send themselves files and pictures simply, and also
create folders and labels to put emails in.
This will keep one’s inbox clean and sorted,
while also allowing students to track down
past emails and assignments quickly. The
email search bar is also a way to find lost
homework and/or documents. Just type in
a keyword and everything one needs to find
is displayed. One can also use the Google
Calendar to keep track of upcoming due
dates, assignments, and tests.
Another way Gmail will benefit
students at Scarlett is by making collabo-
rating and communicating with other students easier. One can instant message anyone that has a Gmail account and this will
make talking and brainstorming with other
people more efficient and effective.
One can even start group chats. Finally, by having a Gmail account, one can
use a program called Google Docs – this
acts as a multi-purpose document maker,
slideshow maker, and much more. One can
also add other students to the documents so
that more than one person can work on the
same document at the same time together.
All in all, Gmail is a great way
to study, do homework, and work on projects – either individually or with a group.
Start saying goodbye to the old fashioned
cbemail, and get ready to welcome the
and
“Gmail is a great newest,
much more
way to study, do a d v a n c e d
homework,
and Gmail. One
work on projects – can easily seteither individually up their peror with a group.”
sonal Gmail
account simply by using the email address provided to
them by the Lancer Time teacher. To set up
a Gmail account, or if one wants further information one should go on to the school
website www.depscarlett.com and scroll
down to see the headline of three steps to
setting up a Gmail account. One can watch
the videos and easily set his/her very own
personal account.
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Southwest Ring Road approved by Tsuu T’ina Nation
By Misha Mustaqeem
Voters in the Tsuu T’ina
First Nation reserve have voted
overwhelmingly in favour of allowing the southwestern portion
of Stoney Trail to run through
their reserve. Of the l 000 people
living in the First Nation reserve,
933 voted. 69% voted in favor, and
31% voted against the new ring
road.This is not the first time the
southwestern portion of the ring
road was sent to the Tsuu T’ina
First Nation. In 2009, a similar
referendum was held with the First
Nations voting “no” for the road to
pass through their reserve.
“I am very pleased that
the Tsuu T’ina people have approved the ring road proposal. This
has potential to be a win-win-win
for all parties,” tweeted Naheed
Nenshi in response to the referendum result.
T’suu T’ina chief Roy
Whitney called the vote “historic.”
He also said the day the Tsuu T’ina
Nation approved the ring road
would be a “historic one.” The reasoning behind that is due to the fact
that it has taken nearly 30 years for
the southwest portion of the ring
road to be finally approved.
The Nation agreed to
transfer 428 hectares of land to
Alberta for the purpose of transportation and utilities corridor. In
compensation, the province will
transfer 2,160 hectares of new reserve land worth an estimated $44
million.
In addition, the province
will give the band $275 million
and pay $66 million dollars to
replace housing and other build-
ings that will have to
be torn down to make
way for the ring road.
Despite some reports,
the Nation has not decided if all Tsuu T’ina
members will get the
money.
The Nation is
also planning extensive business developments along the ring
road in the future that
will generate revenue
and jobs for the community. Alberta also
has an obligation to
finish construction of
the road in seven years
from the date the land
is transferred.
Photo by Jacob Reid
Tsuu T’ina Chief
The addition of the ringroad will ease travel Roy Whitney says this
deal is better than what came out
last time in 2009. “I must point
out the language of the 2013 final
agreement provided all Tsuu T’ina
with the certainty we did not have
in 2009.” he said. “That all of our
compensation and that the deal for
the roadway is guaranteed.”
The new southwest portion of the ring road is also expected to be a boon for residential real
estate near the proposed roadway.
It also means that there will be a
new roadway that could be under
construction. SW Calgary already
has two major roadways, Deerfoot
and MacLeod, and the SW portion of the ring road could alleviate some congestion on Deerfoot.
It also means that there would be
newer meanings for commute
within Southwest Calgary to
downtown.
New technological generation of taxis comes to Calgary
leasing any new cabs, but they are hands. It’s all done electronically,”
By Vince Thai
Citizens of Calgary may recording which areas
soon be able to quickly access a
cab, with an easy and swift touch
on most smartphones. As well as
quickly gaining the services of a
taxi, customers can even pay with
the app automatically and conveniently. Uber, an American-based
tech car company, tested its taxi
smartphone app in the city of Calgary on October 30 to November 3.
Uber has chosen Calgary
as its next market priority after
hearing the complaints of the people of Calgary waiting endlessly
for cabs. The reason for the long
wait time in Calgary is because the
number of taxis has barely changed
since 1986. There were 1311 taxis
during that time, but in 2013, the
population has almost doubled
while the number of taxis has only
increased to 1466. Uber is not re-
needed to pay the bill. It is quite
easy and is pretty
need taxis and which
fitting for intoxido not; then they hope
cated people. You
to distribute the taxis
can also split the
accordingly to help rebill with friends
duce the waiting time.
that are sharing a
In addition, Uber is
ride with the app.
also hoping that the
The Uber taxi
city will loosen the
smartphone app
allows passenrestriction of the
gers to select
$78.30 minimum of
what type of velimousine services so
hicle they desire
people may decide to
to fit their style
ride a limousine more
and budget. Usoften without paying
ers of the app
so much.
can also rate the
After reaching a destination, the
ride experience
Photo by Vince Thai
bill is automatically Jim Chen, Grade 12, no longer needs his wallet to pay for a taxi they had. With
paid by the app if
this app one can
one registers the information on says Andrew Noyes of Uber. This do everything that is needed to
the app, which is secure and trust- is much easier than watching the be done when ordering a taxi, but
worthy. “No money exchanges meter then counting how much is quickly and very easily.
Other cities that use this
service have rated it around threeand-a-half to four out of five stars.
In Calgary, Uber gave free rides
from October 30 to November 3
for the citizens to see what was offered with this taxi app. Although
Uber listed the service as free for
those five days, they required a $5
donation. “Supply over the next
five days will be limited -- and
rides will be free,” says Noyes
“but when we’re able to offer service here formally, we’ll connect
Calgarians with safe, reliable, high
quality rides all over the city.”
Uber has possibly found a
way to satisfy many Calgarian taxi
users with their problems of waiting for a ride, and many other solutions to make a taxi ride so much
easier. With the new features that
the app offers, possibly many more
people would take a cab.
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Tiananmen Square terrorist Alberta will be assigned
attack shocks the world
with yet another area code
By Emily Thomas
and Emily Zeng
On October 28, a jeep containing
three people crashed and exploded beneath
the portrait of Chairman Mao in Tiananmen
Square, Beijing. All three people in the vehicle died in the suicide crash, along with
two tourists visiting the area.
was demoted, and security has greatly increased in the region. Some have speculated
that the attack was organised by the government itself as an excuse to further increase
the presence of armed forces in the province, though it seems unlikely.
Sean R. Roberts, a specialist on
Xinjiang at George Washington University
By Vince Thai
code for them. The previous phone num
The Canadian Radio-Television bers with the area codes will not be affected
and Telecommunications Commission has when this new area code is implemented.
officially declared that on April 9, 2016, Ontario, the growing community it is,
Alberta will be getting a new area code in is also being introduced to new the area
addition to the simple 403, 587, and 780 codes, 548, 226, and 519. The CRTC anarea codes. The new area code that will be nounced this will take place on June 4,
released at that date is 825.
2015, in southwestern Ontario.
The area code will be province- The CRTC has planned for the future, setwide, just like the 587 area code. The other ting aside this new area code for 2016, but
two area codes are for northern Alberta have also arranged the 12-digit dialing
(780) and the southern Alberta (403). So including two extra numbers. It has not
there will be two area codes that are des- been disclosed yet what the numbers will
ignated for the whole province
be, “We are looking at 2042
“The CTRC is and beyond,” Denis said of
and there will be two area codes
that are designed for northern making the area adopting 12-digit dialing.
code 825 for 2016 When gaining these four
and southern Alberta.
because they
The CRTC is making
area codes, Alberta will be
the area code 825 for 2016 be- predict that by
ranked the same as British
cause they predict that by that that year they will Columbia, because British
year they will run out of phone run out of phone Columbia also has four area
numbers. “That’s the forecast,”
codes. The province with the
numbers.”
said Chris Seidl, executive dimost area codes is Ontario
rector of telecommunications with the currently with thirteen. Following close afCRTC. Before 1999, Alberta only had one ter is Quebec ranked second with 10 codes,
area code, 403, but in January of that year, third are Alberta and British Columbia (in
they dedicated 403 only to the southern half 2016). Most other provinces have one or
Photo by Emily Zeng
The terrorist attack will surely make it into history books on China as shown above
Forty people were injured, making
the first terrorist attack in Beijing’s recent
history a terrifying and damaging ordeal.
Five people were arrested just
days after the attack on October 30. The
three people in the jeep were identified as
Usmen Hasan, his wife, and his mother, all
who have Uighur names and backgrounds.
Uighur are Muslim Turks from the
northwestern region of Xinjiang. For years,
the province has experienced great civil unrest and extremist movements, along with
some government oppression.
The Chinese government claims
that the attack was organised by the East
Turkestan Islamic Movement – a terrorist group thought to be active in central and western Asian regions, and as
believed by the Chinese government,
aims also to establish an independent
East Turkestan in Xinjiang.
Within the jeep police found knives,
iron rods, gasoline, and a flag imprinted with
religious slogans (jihadist), lending more evidence to the notion that it was an extremely
religious-based organised terrorist attack.
Following the attack, the head of
the People’s Liberation Army in Xinjiang
wrote on CNN an article titled “Tiananmen
Crash: Terrorism or Cry of Desperation?”
prompting outrage from the Chinese media.
The Global Times, a Chinese communist
party-funded tabloid, said that CNN had “really gone too far this time. [...] A few days
ago, a kid appeared on the US’ ABC television station saying ‘kill everyone in China.’
A few days later, the CNN website
has also defended violent terrorist elements
who perpetrated violence in Tiananmen
Square. We should say to the American media: Please have some self-respect,” it said.
China Daily also commented expressing that the West is maintaining a
double standard regarding terrorism outside
of North America and Europe, seeing the
acts of violence against citizens in China as
something else. “They have a kind of phobia
about Chinese or Asian people or they see an
act of terror through the prism of their Cold
War ideology,” they explained.
Police are still investigating the incident, although Chinese media are attempting to downplay the event as much as possible; however, no matter who initiated this
event, the loss of innocent life is always a
tragedy, and should not be ignored.
Photo by Gwyneth Manlangit
“825” is another new area code for Albertans to add to their growing list of numbers
of Alberta, and made a new area code for
the northern half of Alberta, 780. In September 2008, they implemented a new area
code, 587, that was province-wide, and
made it mandatory for 10-digit dialing.
In April 2016 the CRTC estimates Alberta
will need a new area code due to many more
new residents as well as more telephones,
which results in more telephone numbers.
The province does not have enough unique
numbers, so they have to make a new area
two area codes due to their populations.
The stress presented by the number of new telephone numbers does not just
cause trouble for the CRTC, but affects the
entire province. Over the summer of 2013,
Alberta’s population has grown to 4 million people, and in another fourteen years,
another one million residents are expected
to move in, which should affect Alberta’s
telephone system, resulting in needing
many other new area codes by then.
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HBC clothing scandal 100-day countdown until Winter
Olympic Games: Sochi, Russia
By Morghan Boakye
discloses where their clothing for
The Hudson Bay Com- the Olympics will be made. Nike
pany has the great honour once spokeswoman Claire Rankin says
again to be a part of the design “All of the Team Canada Olympic
team for Canada’s Olympic ap- hockey jerseys worn by players in
parel for the 2014 Olympic Winter Sochi would be made in Canada.
Games. Much to Canadian’s dis- Replicas sold to consumers as
may though, HBC refuses to dis- well as shirts, hoodies, and other
items, would be made at factories
close where the clothing is made.
This is controversial for certain in- in Indonesia. Nike releases online
dividuals because the potential use the names of its 774 supplier facof sweatshops and how awful they tories.” This certainly makes the
truly are for the children and work- world question what HBC is hiding
ers that have to endure the hard- if they cannot release information,
yet other companies willingly do
ships of them.
Sweatshops often have so.
poor working conditions, unfair Olympic athlete Clara
wages, irrational hours, child la- Hughes says “I don’t know enough
bor, and do not offer the needed about this to comment on what
benefits to individuals. According the COC’s policies are,” she said.
to http://www.
dosomething.
org an estimated 250 million
children
are
forced to work
in sweatshops
and
endure
these flaws for
countless hours
a day.
T h e
Winter Olympics are a grand
affair
around
the world. They
come
every
four years and
this causes even
more
anticiPhoto By Morghan Boakye
pation for the
games to begin. One can never be certain where their clothing is made
The fact that HBC is not releasing “But (in) my opinion, yeah, absoinformation about where the cloth- lutely there should be something
ing is being made may put a halt in very transparent in place that’s
followed so you would never see
the spirits of Canadians.
HBC will not release to a Canadian Olympic athlete comthe public the names or where- peting or wearing anything that’s
abouts of the factories that they use made in that manner. Canada is
to produce the Winter Olympic- a great country and I believe that
themed clothing. It has also come we stand for more than slave [lato the attention of the world that bor] and child [labor.] It’s awful.”
the company does not perform nec- The COC, the Canadian Olympic
essary inspection reports.
Committee represents the voice of
Without the needed in- the athletes on policy and program
spections, it is unknown how the decisions. It is clear that Hughes
individuals that are making the wants further knowledge on where
clothing are being treated and paid. the clothing from the HBC is being
With the reputation of sweatshops, made.
Sweatshops are a touchy
it can be assumed that the condi- tions that these individuals are subject for individuals around the
working in are poor and unfair.
world, especially in North Ameri
It is also unusual that ca. Once HBC discloses where the
HBC will not disclose where the Olympic clothing is being made,
clothing is made because other Canadians can feel at ease and recompanies such as Adidas do. lax. For now, individuals across the
This company in particular works nation worry about how those that
in four general factories in China, are making this clothing are being
Cambodia, Indonesia, and Viet- treated. Until HBC makes the right
nam, according to a spokesperson decision, society will feel uneasy
representing Adidas. Nike also about the company.
first torchbearer.
in Sochi this year on team Canada
By Brooke Sherwin
and hopes to make new memories.
The
2014
Olympics
are
and Marivi Amesty
Once again, it is that time making history already adding “It’s a great memory, don’t get
that only comes every four years. seven new events to the tradi- me wrong, but this is a new chalThe Winter Olympics are back, tional number of events, many of lenge,” says Crosby of the upcomthis time to be hosted in Sochi, which are pulled directly from the ing games. With a younger team
Russia. It is also time to rewind X Games. The new events include than Vancouver 2010, Crosby is
four years to when the torch and ski and snowboard slope style in an obvious candidate for team
all that it entails was handed over which athletes are judged on the captain, but modestly he says, “If
creativity and difficulty of their you look at the list of guys that are
to Russia.
Canada had a success- tricks and flips on a downhill here at this camp, there are a lot
of captains, a lot of leaderful season, winning
ship.” Overall, fans have
fourteen gold medhigh expectations for the
als on home soil. This
young star.
surpassed the previous
Another pair to look out
record of most medfor this year at the Olymals won on home soil
pic Games are Tessa Virby any host country,
tue and Scott Moir. The
which was ten, set by
pair was voted Canada’s
the Soviet Union in
favourite figure skaters
1976 and equalled by
at the Vancouver 2010
Norway in 2002. CanOlympics and have been
ada won seven silver
together since 1997. They
medals and five bronze
are known for their intrimedals, for a total of
cate footwork and chaltwenty-six
medals
lenging lifts. The duo won
won. Over eighty naPhoto by Marivi Amesty gold four years ago and is
tions participated in
the Vancouver Winter Brian Schmidt, Grade 10, training to withstand the cold hoping for gold again this
Olympic Games. The opening cer- course with jumps and metal rails. year. They have been busy since
emony was a rich blend of culture Downhill snowboarding slalom, then, winning the World Chamand entertainment, and for Cana- ski half pipe, and women’s ski pionships in 2012 and placing
dians watching at home, a source jumping have also been added to second in 2011. Canadians will
the ski-hill events that will take be cheering on this dynamic duo
of pride.
An estimate of over place in the Esto-Sadok village in Sochi as they skate their way
eighty-two countries are partici- on the northern slope of the Aibga through Russia.
A budget of $580 milpating the 2014 Winter Olym- Ridge. Other new events include pics, with fifty-one already having team relay luge, mixed relay bi- lion USD was set aside for the
construction and development
qualified. More than 2 400 ath- athlon, and team figure skating.
of the Winter Olympic
letes are anticipated,
complexes. There are two
participating in ninetymain facilities: the Coastal
eight events in fifteen
Cluster and the Mountain
sports. Expectations
Cluster, which are less
are high for the sucthan a thirty minute ride
cess of these games, as
away from each other
this is the first time the
along a new railway. The
Olympics have been
central focus of the Coasthosted in Russia since
al Cluster is the Olympic
it became The Russian
Park, which will fit 70 000
Federation.
spectators when full. The
The Olympic
Mountain Cluster features
flame was lit on Sepa snowboard park, and a
tember 29, 2013, in
freestyle center as well
Olympia, Greece, and
as a biathlon complex, a
it crossed the whole
Photo by Brooke Sherwin bobsleigh track, and a ski
country of Greece en
route to Russia. For Cole Howard, Grade 10, works hard to become an Olympianjump complex.
If one plans on tuning With less than 100 days
the first time, the torch was taken on a relay to the North Pole, with into the Olympics this year, one left until February 7, the day the
the main relay taking place in can cheer on over eighty Canadian games are due to start, there is
Russia. The relay will take 123 athletes but there are a few stand- still plenty to do to prepare for
days, spanning more than 65 000 outs to watch for this year. Cana- this legendary event. The world
kilometers over the eighty-three dian hockey fans remember the will be watching and waiting as
regions of Russia. Over 14 000 gold medal game-winning goal the athletes get ready to compete,
people are taking part in the relay, scored in 2010 by the one-and-on- and the host country prepares to
with Alex Ovechkin, the captain ly Sidney Crosby. The Pittsburgh dazzle everyone around the world
of the Washington Capitals, as the Penguins star will be competing watching at home.
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November 2013
Typhoon Haiyan brings di- Fears of flesh-eating drug
saster to central Philippines use spreading to America
Leyte, Palawan, and Samar. This allows the
government to use its funds for relief and re
An estimated 10 000 Filipino habilitation as well as provide basic goods
people are dead or missing after Typhoon and necessities for survivors.
Haiyan struck the central Philippines on The President, Benigno Aquino III,
November 7, 2013. The cyclone is the thir- has considered placing the Philippines under
teenth named storm of the 2013 typhoon sea- martial law to restore order after looting and
son in the Pacific and the second category 5 raiding, especially of relief trucks and grotyphoon to hit the Philippines this year.
cery stores, took place in the days following
Haiyan has been recorded as the the typhoon.
fourth-strongest tropical storm ever ob- International response to Haiyan
served. When it first made landfall in
has also been
“Haiyan has been
the Philippines, it was registered as the
swift. The Unitstrongest typhoon ever to make landfall, recorded as the fourth- ed Nations has
strongest tropical
surpassing the 305 kilometre an hour
stated that it will
one-minute sustained wind speed re- storm ever observed. increase critical
When it first made
cord held by 1969’s Hurricane Camille
relief operations
by an additional 10 km/h.
landfall in the Philip- in order to aid
Typhoon Haiyan, known as
pines, it was regis- the Philippines
Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines, tered as the strongest in its recovery.
caused widespread devastation in the typhoon ever to make The UN aims
Philippines, China, Taiwan, and Vietto provide balandfall.”
nam, where it made its final landfall
sic amenities to
on November 10 as a high-intensity tropical stranded refugees.
Individual countries also joined
storm. On the following day it was reported to have lessened to a tropical depression as it the relief effort in the days immediately following Haiyan’s initial landfall. The United
moved away from Vietnam.
According to the United Nations, States deployed several military vessels and
around 11 million people have been impact- troops to the area to deliver essential suped by the storm. Countless homes have been plies, provide medical services, and perform
destroyed by Haiyan, leaving over 650 000 rescue missions.
Canada has promised $5 million for
Filipinos displaced or homeless. Many have sought refuge in emergency shelters, but initial aid and, along with Great Britain, has
promised to match any donations made by
some are
“The Philippine Red
Canadian citizens dollar-for-dollar. Many
still isoother countries such as South Korea, Malaylated by
Cross has thus far
floodwa- reported at least 1 700 sia, Japan, Russia, New Zealand, Germany,
ters and confirmed deaths, and and several Middle Eastern countries have
unable to the number is expected also pledged support in the form of donaleave the to rise dramatically as
tions and emergency relief units. Despite
impacted
being impacted by Typhoon Haiyan themsearch and rescue ef- selves,
Taiwan and China have also pledged
area or
forts continue. Many
to support the Philippines and provided inireach
affected areas are still tial relief donations.
safety.
unreachable by disas- The total damages of the typhoon
ter relief, especially
In comexceed US $17 595 430, which is over three
in remote or isolated
parison,
times that of the spring floods in Southern
the inAlberta. 70% to 80% of the province of
areas.””
famous
Leyte has been destroyed entirely and lowHurricane Katrina, which struck New Or- lying areas of Tacloban have been completeleans in the United States in 2005, had a one- ly swept away. At the point of Haiyan’s first
minute sustained wind speed of 208 kilome- landfall, Guiuan in Eastern Samar, all of the
tres an hour when it touched down. If Haiyan city’s structures suffered damage. Transporhad touched down in the USA, it would have tation services are currently at a standstill,
been large enough to cover almost the entire preventing many refugees from leaving the
east coast.
devastated areas.
The Philippine Red Cross has thus Typhoon Haiyan is a severe disasfar reported at least 1 700 confirmed deaths, ter, and the full effects of the storm are still
and the number is expected to rise dramati- being realized. The Philippines is currently
cally as search and rescue efforts continue. facing a long road to recovery from the tyMany affected areas are still unreachable by phoon, and even more storms are still exdisaster relief, especially in remote or isolat- pected to hit in the remainder of the season.
In the meantime, Canadian citied areas. In Tacloban, Leyte, the hardest-hit city, the death toll is expected to reach any- zens can help relief efforts in the Philippines
where from 2 500 to 10 000.
by donating to the Red Cross (http://www.
In response to the typhoon, a state redcross.ca/donate/donate-online/donate-toof calamity has been called in the hardest- the-typhoon-haiyan-fund), World Vision,
hit provinces of Aklan, Capiz, Cebu, Iloilo, and other humanitarian organizations.
By Emily Conacher
By Lauren
Morris
The use of Krokodil, a Russian
street drug commonly known for its “flesheating” properties, has reportedly spread
to North America. While the alleged cases
of individuals manufacturing the drug
for use are yet to be confirmed, the Drug
Enforcement Agency expects cases of use
of this drug in the US to soon be registered.
Many of the creators of the drug in North
America seem to be falling across it by
According to USA Today, much
like methamphetamines such as Crystal
Meth, Krokodil is known to cause speech
impediments and long-term brain damage,
and can dissolve users’ teeth and jawbones.
The most grotesque effects of Krokodil,
however, are what give it its name, many
images online can be found of users’
limbs bearing warnings of explicit content.
“Krokodil” comes from the Russian word
for crocodile, the drug’s country of origin,
and is named as such for the greenish,
Photo by Lauren Morris
Scarlett students protest the use of drugs, as they can cause serious and deadlly side effects
mistake, claiming that they believed they scale-like appearance of the skin at the site
of injection. The
had made heroin.
The drug “Much like methamphetamines drug is essentially
has reportedly been such as Crystal Meth, Krokodil is “ f l e s h - e a t i n g , ”
severe
found in Arizona, known to cause speech impedi- causing
damage;
Illinois, and even in ments and long-term brain dam- tissue
an
trendy Manhattan age, and can dissolve users’ teeth phlebitis,
inflammation
nightclubs. “This
and jawbones.”
of the veins;
is something we
and
gangrene,
hoped would never
make it to the US because its so detrimental a serious and life-threatening condition
to the people who use it,” Dr. Aaron causing large areas of body tissue to die.
Skolnik, a toxicologist at Banner Good Such conditions are common among users,
Samaritan Poison and Drug Information and amputation can often become necessary
for survival.
Center in Arizona, explains to the media.
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Justin Bieber: baby got his bottle
Though it has allegedly ed on the incident, although clearly
By Rachel Esser
After being late for both been deleted, a fake Twitter ac- there was no need to as his furihis $1000-per-ticket meet-and- count was created, following the ous glare seemed to say more than
greet by three hours, and his con- incident, for the water bottle that words could. In fact, Bieber comcert by an hour and a half, and started it all. The account gained pletely failed to acknowledge that
the incident ever even happened.
after having
After the show he tweeted, “We
kicked the
had a good time tonight, Brazil
B r a z i l goes hard. U all were loud tonight.
ian
flag,
Thanks for the love. Its all love. All
the country
the time. Obrigado Brazil! On to
the concert
the next one. #BelieveTour again
was taking
tomorrow.” It can be difficult to see
place in, it
how there would be any love after
is no wonder
all Bieber has done to his fans, eswhy Justin
pecially since he kicked the BrazilBieber was
ian flag backstage in the middle of
hit with an
the show. Sure Bieber, it is all love,
almost full
love in the form of a flying water
water bottle
on the first
bottle.
weekend of
“A night of fun was
November in
overshadowed by a few seconds
Brazil.
of anger and immaturity.” Wrote
The pop star,
one Brazilian critic. Many find
this could not be more true. “He’s
after having
lucky he still has fans that even
made fans
come to his shows, especially with
wait as prePhoto By Rachel Esser
viously men- Scarlett students reenact the less than expected
all the crap he’s done lately,” says
reaction of
tioned, was Bieber fans after he kicked their flag and made them wait
Colten Esser, Grade 11, “I personally think seeing Bieber get hit in
hit square in
the head with what appeared to be almost two million followers im- the face was the best part of the
a half-full, possibly even full, wa- mediately following the incident, show.”
`Bieber has proven his
ter bottle. The hit not only clearly and people wrote posts mock- shocked him, as was obvious in ing Bieber and making fun of the immaturity and inability to act
his facial expression, it also caused whole incident, writing posts in grown up and deal with the realhim to drop his microphone he was the perspective of the bottle. “Stop ity that people are not always lovjudging me” one tweet coming ing, and has let emotions and wild
so passionately singing into.
Despite the fact that he from the account stated, “I just teenage behavior take hold of what
left his fans with much
could have
to be frustrated and upbeen a decent
set about, and that his
and widelyfans took it really well,
respected
Bieber took this action,
celebrity casmall and stupid as it
reer. He has
was, very badly. After
shown that
recovering from the inieven he could
tial shock, Bieber gave
not stand up
a long,cold scowl to the
against
the
crowd, then turned and
temptations
walked off the stage. His
of
Hollyfans called out to him
wood, and he
as he exited, singing his
has made a
song “Baby” to bring
fool of himhim back. After waiting
self.
Part of
for a half hour for him to
being grown
return though, the lights
up, and being
came up and it was aca celebrity,
cepted that he was not
is
learning
coming back.
reviewer
to cope with
A
wrote on the Brazilian
some difficult
website, R7, “The pubpeople and
lic called for him, sang
dealing with
Baby, and yet nothing.
hate that one
The lights came on,
Photo by Rachel Esser may encounBieber’s team started to Brandon Page, Grade 11 , thinks the Justin Bieber situation is funny ter. As Bieber
take the equipment away,
has
failed
and fans realized it wasn’t going to wanted to touch Justin like the rest to clean up his act in this way, it
happen. There was no farewell, no of you.”
seems that he is still young inside,
thanks and no rendition of his most Despite the quick popu- a true Hollywood baby who got his
famous song.”
larity, Bieber has not yet comment- bottle.
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Two injured in
Polar bear attack
By Morgan Falk
Churchill as they move from the
tundra to seal-hunting territory.
On Friday, November 1, They have to wait for Hudson
two people were attacked in the Bay to freeze so they can go out
northern community of Churchill. and hunt.
A 30-year-old woman and a com- Since 1717, only two
panion were walking around the townspeople in Churchill have
town at about 5 am, when the pair been killed by polar bears. In one
was attacked by a polar bear. The case, in 1968, a bear was protwo began yelling, which caused voked by teenagers who were
69-year-old, Bill Ayotte, to exit throwing rocks at it. The bear rehis house in order to see what was acted, and killed one of the teengoing on. He saw the bear attack- agers. In the other case, in 1983,
ing the woman, and proceeded to the victim was a man who had
hit the bear with a shovel. This act been scavenging in the ruins of
allowed the woman to run inside a burnt building and stuffed meat
his house and shut the door, but from the freezer into his pockets.
also caused the bear to attack him A bear was attracted by the meat,
instead.
and ended up attacking the man,
Neighbours who heard killing him. In both cases, the
the commotion hurried out of bears were shot.
their homes to attempt to drive Due to having polar
the bear off. As they arrived at the bears as neighbours, the town of
scene, they found the man, Ayotte Churchill is forced to take extra
on his back with
safety measures on Halthe bear dragging
loween night
him around and
to avoid havpouncing on him.
It quickly became
ing bears apapparent that loud
proach kids,
attracted by
noises would not
their sweet
scare the bear
off. After having
treats. A heshoes thrown at it
licopter cirand shotguns fircles around,
Photo By Morgan Falk checking for
ing cracker shells
as well, a vehicle A student’s imitation of Polar bears, while
was finally used to Bear tracks in newly-fallen snow emergency vecharge at the bear,
hicles are set
effectively frightening it. Later, it up around the perimeter to keep
was tracked down and killed. In curious creatures out of town.
The attack was not the
the aftermath of the attack, a total of two bears were shot and killed first this fall. In September, anwhile a cub that was found was other man was trapped on a baktranquilized and taken to a hold- ery porch with a bear blocking his
exit. He escaped by pulling his
ing facility.
Ayotte is currently in the cellphone out of his pocket and
hospital recuperating from the at- shining it in the bear’s face. The
tack. He is suffering from multi- bear stepped back, and knocked
ple lacerations, and was promptly over a flower pot. The momentary
driven to a hospital once the bear distraction was enough to allow
was driven off. On the way there, the man to escape to a house, and
Ayotte only worried about the then head to the hospital. He did
woman he saved, saying that the not come out unscathed, however,
people helping him needed to find as his chest was scratched and he
her. had two puncture wounds on his
Churchill is known in- hips from where he was bitten
ternationally as the “Polar Bear by the bear. The three-year-old
Capital of the World,” and there bear was relocated to the Assiniare even tours to see the bears boine Park Zoo, and was put into
during polar bear season. Bears a month-long quarantine while
first start entering the area around adapting to its new surroundings.
Churchill in mid-July, but truly Its new name was to be decided
begin gathering in numbers start- by students in Churchill, and Dr.
ing in October. “Bear season” Brian Joseph, director of zoobegins in early October, and their logical operations, mentioned in
numbers build until early in No- an interview that the bear had a
vember. Polar bears pass through promising future.
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NEWS
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Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School
Police shooting places fear
in Calgary`s Albert Park
By Lucy Garrett
On Tuesday, November 5, the Calgary community of Albert Park heard gun
shots as a Calgary policeman shot Matthew
Brown, who had been firing at the officers.
The police arrived on the scene after getting
a call about a suspicious vehicle at around
11:00 am. Brown tried to flee the scene and
in the process was thought to be trying to run
the cops over. The officers challenged the
runaway and in the end, a service fire arm
was shot.
After the officer shot the driver,
the truck swerved into a nearby house, but
no one was injured in the process other than
Brown who suffered a gunshot wound to the
neck. Brown was taken to the hospital in
critical condition and is facing possible paralysis from the neck down. Witnesses said
that one of the officers was seen doing CPR
on the suspect.
Brown has a checkered past. He
in his possession, even though the statutory
orders stated that he must abstain from illicit
drugs.
Calgary Police Chief, Rick Hanson,
is defending the officer who shot Brown,
saying that he was doing what he was trained
to do and that he shot Brown because he believed his partner was in danger. Hanson
says that police officers are under strict protocol to not shoot at tires to disable a vehicle
as it has been proven to be more dangerous
than firing at the driver. Because of standard
protocol, both of the officers involved are on
a paid thirty-day leave.
The officer who fired the gun has
been working with the Calgary Police service for eighteen months and the second officer has been with the force for four years,
but he has also had some previous experience. Both were unharmed from the incident.
The policeman who shot the gun was also a
witness to a shooting that occurred in May
at the Crowfoot Crossing Shopping Centre
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Scarlett FEVER
continued from page 12
Many might ask why someone
would take such a damaging and fatal
drug, but from the perspective of an addict,
the cost of Krokodil is appealing as the
drug costs three times less than heroin.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the
amount of heroin users in the US is rising:
the number of people admitting to using
the drug in 2002 increased 52.3% by 2011,
now it is up to around 620 000 users.
Use of Krokodil in Russia became
popular in 2003 with a crackdown on heroin
use. When comparing the two drugs, it is
easy to see how the transition was made.
The effects of Krokodil are similar to that
of heroin, but much shorter-lasting, about
an hour and a half at most, while heroin
may last from between four and eight hours.
Krokodil is also very quick and
easy to produce; it takes between thirty
minutes and an hour in a kitchen, and
can be created using mostly over-thecounter products: codine, iodine, and red
phosphorus are the main components.
Similar to the production of crystal meth,
the drug is produced to be largely impure,
and contaminated with various toxins like
gasoline and paint thinners. The largely
“do-it-yourself” base of krokodil addicts
plays a large part in explaining why the
effects of the drug are so severe as the drug
is often injected quickly after production
without any prior purification. While there
are are not many addicts, the life expectancy
--
for most is two years due to common
occurences of gangrene and infection.
Krokodil is a desomorphine,
a derivative of the morphine, but eight
to ten times stronger. It is a powerful,
fast-acting sedative and is analgesic, it
brings relief from pain. According to Dr.
Frank LoVecchio, co-medical director at
Banner Good Samaritan Poison and Drug
Information Center in Arizona, the first
two cases of users in the US have been
confirmed..
While there are an estimated 100
000 users in Russia and 20 000 users in the
Ukraine, it is doubtful that krokodil will
ever reach this level of popularity in North
America for two main reasons. In North
America, codeine, one of krokodil’s main
components is a prescription drug, where in
Russia it is easily obtained over the counter.
Also, in North America, there are a plethora
of other readily available and cheap street
drugs which may prevent many addicts
from turning to the horrifying and defiling
krokodil. Dr. Lewis, a medical toxicologist
at Bellevue Hospital Center in New York
says “It’s not going to become a club drug,
I can guarantee you that.”
Although Krokodil is a cheap yet
strong drug with horrific effects, the recent
crop up of users in the US will probably not
cause an “epidemic” of krokodil users in
North America as North American culture
differs too greatly from that of Western
Europe for North Americans to turn to such
a destructive drug.
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Photo by Lucy Garrett
A gun similar to the one belonging to Scarlett`s Officer Sally Zerk was used to shoot Brown
has been to jail for armed robbery, and parole documents show that he was a problem
prisoner. In fact, he was moved to a maximum-security prison because of poor conduct. He was also wanted on a Canada-wide
warrant for parole violations. He committed
four armed robberies and misbehaving have
caused him to be on statutory release from a
five-year sentence that began in December
2009.
His release conditions included no
drinking, no possession of or buying of any
alcohol, not associating with anyone who is
thought to be involved in criminal activity,
and he was required to find a job while under community supervision or to take part in
vocational training.
His family, although aware of his
troubled past, see no reason that the police
had to shoot him. He was just startled they
claim. They also say he was alarmed after
being woken up by the police knocking on
the truck’s windows a couple of times. The
truck was later reported stolen and a considerable amount of crack cocaine was found
where Jason Harron was shot by a policeman
resulting in the loss of Harron’s eyesight.
Brown’s sister claims that the police had no need to shoot him. She says: “I
full-heartily believe the police officers did
not handle this situation correctly and here
my 22-year-old brother is suffering for it.”
His sister doubts what the Chief is saying,
that the officer who shot her brother did what
he was trained to do.
As would be expected, the neighbours are nervous about having shots fired in
their neighbourhood. A neighbour, who has
two little children, spoke with CTV news
and said that it might be time to move.
The case has been handed over to
the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team
or the ASIRT, which is now investigating
the incident. ASIRT’s job is to investigate
police-involved incidents that result in serious injury or death. They are investigating
whether the police officer was justified to
shoot Brown. Brown is in the hospital with
a few broken vertabrae and his family fears
that he will never walk again.
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Scarlett FEVER
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Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School
--
NEWS
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Page 15
Construction at Scarlett will teach students the basics
By Cole Fortner
what to build from a variety of dif- Housley: If you go into a
ferent projects, but they have to trades school, this will give you a
and Ben Foster
To help students realize fulfill certain skills. Like doors and good base. If you
ect may cost money. For example,
if they make something massive or
huge, yes, it will
don’t,
the
cost money, but
the importance of
program
if they’re makthe construction
stills
ing something
program at Scargives you
that isn’t as big
lett, the FEVER
i
n
s
t
r
u
c
it will not cost
interviewed Kirk
tions on
anything.
In
Housley, the conhow to
grade ten there
struction teacher,
use a vaare no charges
to highlight this
riety
of
on the projects
hands-on
propower
that a student
gram. The contools.
will be doing.
struction program
In grades eleven
is an option course
Any
stuand twelve it
available to all
d e n t s
will depend on
Scarlett students
taking
the size of the
from grades ten to
the conproject.
twelve. Students
struction
F E gain experience
program
VER: Will stuin building large
will have
dents need past
projects and learnlots
of
experience to
ing the basics of
freedom.
succeed in this
woodworking in
In grade
class?
a completely safe
ten, stu
Housand enjoyable end e n t s
ley: No, but you
vironment.
will folneed to do this
FEVER:
in grade ten to
low
a
What kind of obdo it in grades
m o r e
jects can students
Photo by Cole Fortner
Photo by Ben Foster eleven
and
strucbuild?
This table saw is used by many Scarlett students in construction t u r e d The wood in the storage room is enough for all construction students to use twelve.
Housley:
schedule
T h e
In grade ten you get the opportuwhere they will be permitted to terested in-as long as they meet all construction program will make
nity to build a stool and a small drawers and lamination, etc.
FEVER: How will con- build a smaller project from a va- the requirements.
any Scarlett student interested in
bedside table as well as turning struction
help
a
student
in
the
fu
Depending
on
which
projriety
of
choices.
Then,
if
students
building as it is an exciting change
a bowl on a wood lathe. In grade
choose to keep going in grade elev- ects students decide to do, the proj- from classroom work.
eleven and twelve you can choose ture?
en and twelve, they can choose to
build any project that they are in-
Hubble galactic science discovery is out of this world
lead researcher working on this
study at the University of Texas,
To infinity and beyond stated “This is the most distant
seems to be an increasingly more galaxy we have confirmed. We are
realistic goal with the way science seeing this galaxy as it was 700
and technology have been rapidly million years after the Big Bang.”
changing over the years. Yet again, The name that has been given to
a major discovery has been made this extraordinary new galaxy is
in the world of science, this time z8_GND_5296.
involving a new-found galaxy that By closely analyzing the
is allegedly the most distant yet. color, astronomers were able to
The new galaxy lies about measure and confirm how far it
30 billion light years away and is is from Earth using redshift. The
helping scientists to understand universe is always expanding and
more about the period immediately objects are constantly moving
following the Big
away from Earth
Bang Theory.
“This is the most dis- and because of
The Hubtant galaxy we have this fact, the
ble Space Tele- confirmed. We are see- light waves bescope is responsi- ing this galaxy as it was ing emitted are
ble for discovering
caus700 million years after stretched,
the galaxy, along
ing objects to
the Big Bang.”
with the Keck Obappear redder
servatory, a ground
than they actubased observatory in Hawaii. It ap- ally are in reality. This perceived
pears, as far as scientists see, that change of color is rated on a scale
the galaxy was created 13.1 billion called redshift.
z8_GND_5296 has termiyears ago, as it takes a large amount of time for light to travel all across nated the previous record holder,
which was standing at a redshift
the universe to reach earth.
Steven Finkelstein, the of 7.21, with a whopping 7.51
By Rachel Esser
redshift. This redshift score has is not only it is so distant, it is also
deemed the galaxy the most distant pretty exceptional.”
one ever found.
Finkelstein adds that it is
Being quite bountiful in thought that in the coming years
heavier elements, it is
they
will
shocking to know that “The further away we find more
this galaxy is really go, the closer we will distant galquite small, measuring get to discovering the axies when
up with only 1-2% of very first stars that ever the James
the mass of the Milky
Space
formed in the Universe. Webb
Way. Another shocking
Te l e s c o p e
The next generation is launched
feature of the galaxy is
of
telescopes will help and other
that it is turning gas and
make
this possible.” g r o u n d
dust found all around
space into stars, shootbased teleing them out hundreds of times scopes come online.
faster than the galaxy surround- Dr. Marek Kukula, public
ing Earth can. z8_GND_5296 is astronomer at the Royal Obserthe second furthest away galaxy vatory Greenwich, having heard
that has been discovered that has about Finkelstein’s research, adds
a truly remarkable star production “This, along with some other evirate, consuming gases and dust just dence, shows that there are already
as fast.
quite surprisingly evolved galax
“One very interesting ies in the very early universe. This
way to learn about the Universe is high star-formation rate maybe is a
to study these outliers and that tells clue as to why these galaxies can
us something about what sort of form so quickly.”
physical processes are dominating Professor Alfonso Aragalaxy formation and galaxy evo- gon-Salamanca, from the Univerlution” says Professor Finkelstein. sity of Nottingham commented on
“What was great about this galaxy this, adding, “ This is an important
step forward, but we need to continue looking for more.
“The further away we go,
the closer we will get to discovering the very first stars that ever
formed in the Universe. The next
generation of telescopes will help
make this possible.”
It may seem as though
this new galaxy has excited all scientists and astronomers involved.
Joining the comments and excitement was Dr. Stephen Serjeant
from the Open University, saying
“Chasing ultra-high redshift galaxies is a very exciting but equally
very difficult game, and many
claims of extremely distant galaxies have since turned out to be
more nearby interlopers.”
The reason for such excitement is evident, as new galaxies, especially ones as remarkable
as this one, are a rare and wonderful occurrence.
With all the advances
in technology and knowledge of
space, it can be believed that the
field of astronomy will live long
and prosper in the minds of the human race.
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NEWS
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Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School
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Scarlett FEVER
--
November 2013
Companies spend millions to prevent GMO labelling
By Helen Trang
On November 5 Washington State
voted “no” on Initiative 522. The world’s
biggest food and drink companies kept a
close eye on Washington State for this vote
that could have potentially changed the entire industry. Initiative 522 would require
manufacturers to “clearly and conspicuously” display labels on food that are made with
genetically modified organisms (GMO),
starting in 2015.
If I-522 had passed, which it did
not, then Washington would have been
the first state in the USA to have mandatory GMO labelling, which would change
the packaged food industry greatly because
a vast majority of the country’s corn and
soy crop is made with genetically modified seeds. Food companies, including CocaCola, Pepsi, Hershey, and Campbell Soup
already sell GMO labelled products in some
of the over sixty countries that require GMO
labelling by law; however, they have fought
hard to keep GMO labelling off products in
the US, and so far have been very successful. Using money and lobbying through the
GMA, the Grocery Manufacturers Associa-
tion, the companies have stalled or defeated and surprising names of the contributors, GMO labelling, and would not like to see the
state legislation and a nationwide FDA rul- along with how much they donated. The top company suffer because of their reluctance
ten donors were: PepsiCo, Nestle, Coca-Co- to disclose what goes into their product,
ing to require labeling.
Large food companies and agri- la, General Mills, ConAgra Foods, Campbell especially the products that are labelled orcultural chemical and seed manufacturers Soup, The Hershey Company, J.M Smucker, ganic, healthy, or natural.
M o s t
raised almost $22 million to spend on the The Kellogg Company, and Mondelez Glob- alarming is how much these major compa“No to 522” anti-labelling adnies spent on the “No to
vertising campaign. They defi522” campaign. PepsiCo
nitely managed to outspend orspent $2 352 965, Nestle
ganic food companies and other
spent $1 528 206, and The
contributors to the “Yes to 522”
Coca-Cola Company spent
campaign by more than three to
$1 520 351. The top three
one. Approximately half of that,
contributors alone make
slightly over $11 million, came
up almost half of the total
from the GMA. that the GMA has raised.
In the campaign, GMA
Even worse though is that
attempted to conceal the names
I-522 was not passed. Alof the companies that donated,
though it was a close vote,
but the Washington State attorthe big food companies
ney Bob Ferguson successfully
have gotten their money’s
sued the group for trying to
worth because yet again
launder money through a single
they have evaded having
Photo by Helen Trang
group fund. This forced them
to label their products in
to reveal the names of its do- The Coca-Cola Company spent over $1 million to prevent mandatory GMO labels the US. It was a very close
nors under Washington’s Public Disclosure al.
vote, however, only 52% of voters voted no.
The GMA was reluctant to reveal There is a chance that the next time an iniAct. The GMA complied with the law- the names of the major contributors because tiative similar to I-522 tries to get passed, it
suit’s demand, and revealed the interesting they do not directly discuss their stance on will be successful. Banned World War II art found: owners need to reclaim
modernist works banned by the Nazis.
The police in the southwestern state
As the years have passed, World
of Baden-Württemberg said on Sunday, NoWar II has slipped into the cracks of hisvember 10 that they had received a call from
tory, forcing many to recall the tragedy more
Cornelius’s (Gurlitt’s son) brother-in-law,
rarely. Recently though, 1 400 works of
which sent officers
art have been discovered by German auto a house about six
thorities during a routine tax investigation.
miles north of StuttThese pieces included ones by Matisse,
gart, the day before,
Chagall, Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec, as
where they recovered
well as Picasso. These miraculous art piectwenty-two works of
es were claimed to be part of the missing
art.
20th Century European artwork since the
Some of these
end of World War II. The first glimpse of
works were recogthe collection on Tuesday, November 5
nized to have been
brought astonishment but also anger which
already in custody
most likely will set off a storm over who
of American and
rightfully owns the works.
German investiga
On Tuesday, November 5 in the
tors in the late 1940s
early morning in Augsburg, an old town in
but were returned to
Bavaria, at a packed news conference, GerGurlitt in 1950, as he
man officials only showed a few pictures
convinced them that
of the works and a very short list of arthe did not illegally
ists, leaving many unanswered questions
obtain them.
The origins of
and complaints about the mishandling of
these works are unthe valuables. Officials in Augsburg did
clear, thus the heirs
not release a complete inventory of what
of Jewish and other
they knew of the discovery. They cited priGerman collectors
vacy rights and that tracing the owners of
whose missing artthe works will be expensive and could take
work may be among
years. It is also uncertain where the works
are stored. They did not even confirm the
these,
complained
name of the man who is believed to have
that the art was supkept the art hidden for decades in his Muposed to be reclaimed
nich apartment. It is a mystery of where
long ago, and that the
that man is now.
Germans are way
Later that week, Focus magapast their due date.
zine reported the discovery of the art,
One of the only
Photo by Libby Kizer
former owners who
which was thought to have been found in
the apartment of a man named Cornelius Nicole Boles, Grade 10, is happy that the lost art pieces have been recovered was publicly iden-
By Libby Kizer
Gurlitt, stating that he is the son of Hildebrand Gurlitt, who was recognized as one of
the few art dealers who happened to work
with Hitler’s propaganda chief, Joseph Goebells. Gurlitt’s (the elder) job was to sell the
tified is Paul Rosenberg, a French dealer
whose family has spent decades searching for hundreds of confiscated works.
The Rosenberg family said they have been
searching for the art themselves, and had
heard of the name Guritt but when it came to
receiving the news recently, they were upset
that the German authorities did not approach
them earlier.
One reason the younger Gurlitt
might not have been on the radar of those
looking for missing art was that his father
died soon after World War II and all paperwork about art transactions had been destroyed.
Exactly 1 258 artworks were found
that were unframed and 121 framed. It is still
unclear how many of the works are paintings
and how many are drawings, prints and other
works on paper.
The authorities took three days to
pack the works and take them for further
investigation. David Rowland, a lawyer representing several families and heirs said:
“They should publish a photo of each artwork, front and back, and any and all provenance (source of origin) information that
they have.”
The decision not to reveal a list of
the findings was due to the difficulty of researching each work because there are no records to build on. It stated that nothing was
kept a secret, but there simply has to be a
certain level of knowledge of the collection
to understand what was in their hands.
The German authorities are trying
their best to research and bring these old forgotten masterpieces back to their painters,
and with the help of technology, this art may
be reclaimed relatively soon.
November 2013 --
Scarlett FEVER
--
NYC department
stores’ racial profiling
HBO’s Treme had a similar story
to tell. Brown said that he had been
After four reports of al- paraded through the Macy’s store
leged racial profiling in New York in handcuffs and detained for an
shopping stores, New York shop- hour after being racially profiled,
pers have become outraged, and being accused of using a stolen
for good reason. The NYPD has credit card. Brown had been buyaccused and arrested four African- ing his mother a $1 350 watch
Americans they suspected of credit when he was stopped. Accordcard fraud at both Barneys and ing to Brown he was told that he
Macy’s letting all of them go after- “could not afford to make such an
wards.
expensive purchase and was told
Trayon Christian, aged that his identification was false.
19, is suing Barneys for being de- He was not charged and has filed a
tained by police after purchasing lawsuit against the NYPD.
a $349 Salvatore Ferragamo belt. Art Palmer, aged 56, was
Christian had bought the belt on the fourth New Yorker to say he
April 29, left the store, and about was targeted outside a New York
a block away he was stopped by City department store because of
By Najat Omer
Photo by Najat Omer
Sarah Couston, Grade 10, puts Louisa MacDonald, Grade 10, under arrest
two undercover policemen who
allegedly accused him of buying
the belt with a stolen credit card
and claimed they had received a
call from Barneys. Christian reported that he was detained and
interrogated for two hours, as police checked his card by contacting
Chase Bank. After they had confirmed that Christian’s card was in
fact valid, police set him free.
Kayla Phillips, aged 21,
also reported being accused of
credit card fraud after purchasing
a $2 500 Celine handbag on February 28 at Barneys. Phillips said
that four plainclothes officers–one
female and three males–had forcefully stopped and questioned her
after she had left the Barneys store.
Phillips showed them her debit
card and after confirming her purchase and returning her card, the
police let her go.
Robert Brown, star of
his race. Palmer was stopped in
April after he had bought $320
worth of clothes at Macy’s Herald
Square on April 24. Palmer said
he had made the purchase with his
Macy’s platinum and American
Express card with no problems but
after he left the store he was surrounded and questioned by four
plainclothes officers. The police
said they had been suspicious of
him because they could not see
him in an area of the store not under surveillance. The cops let him
go after he presented his receipt for
his clothes and the cards he bought
them with.
Civil rights attorney, Norman Siegel, has pressed the city’s
Human Rights Commission to investigate whether racial profiling is
a larger problem in New York City
stores. He also says he wants the
commission to review the role the
NYPD had in the encounters.
Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School
--
NEWS
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Page 17
Rob Ford: a legacy of scandals
By Morgan Falk
was even later that he confirmed titute was merely a friend. Toss in
that the marijuana possession was his plans to sue many of the peo
Rob Ford has finally also true.
ple around him, one of the targets
admitted to using cocaine five Ford has been caught being a waiter who thought he was
months after
he was caught
on
video
smoking from
a crack pipe.
He confirmed
this on November 5, after
months of denying it since
May 24, ever
since a gossip
website
and
the
Toronto
Star published
stories about
the video. He
admitted
to
smoking crack
“maybe a year
ago,” which
would mean
that at the time,
he was servPhoto by Morgan Falk
ing Toronto as Mitchell Martens, Grade 12, is extremely skeptical about many of Mayor Ford’s recent actions
their mayor.
Before the video of Ford drunk in public multiple times, doing lines of coke on Saint Pat
even came out, however, in March such as on Saint Patrick’s Day rick’s Day of last year, and Ford is
2013, former mayoral candidate 2012. It was also published that he only digging a deeper grave.
Council members of the
Sarah Thomson accused Ford of was asked to leave the Garrison being on cocaine due to his behav- Ball function in February of this city have already stripped Ford
iour at a political function. Once year by a city council member. of several of his powers, and inagain, Ford denied this new accu- The story, which was printed by tend to continue. Ford has already
sation.
the Toronto Star, accused Ford of lost his power to appoint a deputy
When he finally came having a “drinking problem,” an mayor and executive committee
clean about the cocaine, he accusation that he automatically members, and has had his authorclaimed that “I wasn’t lying. You denied.
ity during emergencies revoked.
[the media] didn’t ask the correct On November 7, yet an- Ford can declare an emergency,
questions.” Despite confirming other video was released of Ford, but in that case, authority is given
his use of the illegal substance, he this time showing Ford on a rant, to the deputy mayor. After having
claims that he is not an addict and yelling multiple threats. In the the two motions above passed, the
“Have I tried [crack]? Probably in video, Ford opens with a threat of council’s next motion is to lower
one of my drunken stupors….No planning to kill someone, and that his budget to that of a regular
I’m not an addict and no, I do not he needs ten minutes to do so. He council member. The plan is for
do drugs.”
also references to someone call- Ford to go through his last eleven
One thing that Ford is ing his brothers liars, thieves and months as mayor only with excertain of, however, is that he will birds following with “it hurts.”
tremely-limited powers.
not step down from the position of As the video progresses, On November 15 shortly
mayor. However, the fact 62% of he is more and more excited to after Ford’s
inappropriate
respondents to a poll in Toronto start the fight that he is talking comments about his wife and Alasay “there’s no way” they would about. At one point, Ford increas- na, the supposed prostitute, counvote for Ford “under any circum- es his dramatic flair, stating “he cillors turned their backs on Ford
stance” says differently.
dies or I die, brother.” The video in protest every time he spoke.
Before Ford became a itself is rather repetitive, using the Ford plans to fight the motions
mayoral candidate, cracks in his words “brother,” “ten minutes” that will turn him into little more
character were already showing and multiple obscenities every than a figurehead, stating, “I have
through. In 1999, Ford was ar- five seconds. Ford claims that he no other option other to challenge
rested in Miami, Florida, for a was extremely intoxicated at the this in court.”
DUI and marijuana possession. time of the video.
Every time another of his
On November 15, Ford blunders happens or is uncovered,
Initially, Ford denied this when it was published during his cam- once again shocked both report- Ford responds in the same way.
paign for mayor, and claimed that ers and citizens of Canada when He apologizes to the public, calls
he was arrested because he “re- he used highly-inappropriate com- the scandals mistakes, and exfused to give a breath sample.” He ments when attempting to state plains that they are in the past and
later admitted to the DUI, and it that a woman thought to be a pros- he cannot change them.
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Weird and wacky, yet Helping Hampers: Leadership’s
very real news stories charitable winter holiday event
By Isabel Fernandez
and Rachel Esser
her purse. The woman, whose
name was not released, was in the
portable toilet, when the robber
slammed the door open, shoved
her off the toilet, grabbed her purse
Moose Miss Mishap
While hunting in Oslo,
a Norwegian hunter
aimed to shoot a moose
but missed horribly and
ended up shooting a
man sitting on his toilet
in a cabin nearby. Talk
about poor aim! The bullet, having gone directly
passed the animal it intended to hit, went right
through the wooden wall
behind it and hit a man
in his seventies in the
gut. The man was flown
to hospital, his injury
non-life threatening. The
hunter ended up going
into questioning in Hvaler District, roughly 120
km southeast from the
capital of Oslo, and as
Photo by Rachel Esser
for the moose, it escaped
unharmed and is continu- Brett Schneider pushes Braden Shewuck off of a
bench just like the thief did to the woman
ing to live a happy moose
and then had the decency to close
life.
the door before running away.
Be Brave for the Beer
The man was described
There are stories of peo- ple rushing into buildings being as a caucasian man with balding
devoured by flames, their very brown hair and a clean-shaven
structures crumbling underneath face, a grey and green jacket,
them, to save children, pets,or jeans, work shoes and a ball cap.
strangers; however, for Walter Ser- The man has yet to be caught. The
pit, this was not the case. He ran police ask any witnesses or people
into a burning building, yes, but to who know anything about this man
save beer from his fridge. Though to contact them.
he walks with a cane, the Georgian Jaws gets it in the jaw
On Sunday, October 20,
man did not think twice about risk- ing his life, after making sure the in Hawaii, a twenty-five-yearothers made it out ok, to run in and old from Washington, D.C. who
save his precious beer. The flames moved to Hawaii in 2010, allegbroke out while six adults and two edly punched a tiger shark in the
young kids were watching televi- eye after the shark tried to attack
sion in Serpit’s home. “I told them him. Jeff Horton, the surfer and
to get the kids out and everything, puncher, was also a former boxer.
and me myself, being an alcoholic, When Horton first saw the animal,
I was trying to get my beer out. he thought it was an abnormally
You feel me?” Serpit told ABC the large sting ray at about twelve feet
news station, “ I went back into the long, yet soon discovered it was a
shark, and was then knocked onto
house like a dummy.”
Serpit managed to res- the shark’s back, essentially riding
cue several cans of beer from the it around.
Horton, although a onehouse, without getting burned. time-only
boxer, used his skills to
The Red Cross arrived at the sight
shortly after the firefighters put out punch the shark’s skin, and when
the fire in Serpit’s house, and are asked about it, Horton said: “I finow in the process of helping the nally got one nice punch into the
family to get back up on their feet. eye. I put some really good hits
on it, for sure.” Once the shark
Potty Purse Robbery
On Sunday November 3, was wounded, he swam away. The
in Brantford, Ontario, a woman shark may be wounded but Horton
using a portable toilet at Harmony swam away with barely any injuSquare in this southern Ontario ries. His ten friends, with whom he
city’s downtown, was robbed of was surfing, were worried but very
proud of their friend.
By Lucy Cheon
these and more fun activities from tributed to three families in need
Lancer Leadership.
within the school. These families
Lancer Leadership starts Craig Spencer, Grade 10, seems include middle-aged parents with
off the winter season with a fun very excited for the new oppor- four young boys, a family with
and charitable event – Helping tunity. “Helping Hampers is a four older girls, and a single mom
Hampers. Helping Hampers is a great opportunity to have fun with with two kids. As purchasing the
charity dedicated to supplying
families in need
with day-to-day
essentials focusing on supplies
for the holiday
season.
Scarlett’s very own
leadership group
is
promoting
Helping Hampers
throughout the school
through
their
signature posters and special
creative ideas
made by each
group.
Leadership was
divided
into
several groups
and began working to spread
Photo by Lucy Cheon
the word about Scarlett Leadership students work hard to bring the Helping Hampers project into reality
this great cause.
Students should keep an eye out a great cause. All our groups get necessities for the holidays is
for the unique events each group along well and it’s a very fun proj- difficult for any family, Helping
is planning to raise awareness for ect!” Many of the Lancer leaders Hampers is dedicated to getting
the charity. The unique student have to agree as well. For the stu- the essentials that these families
projects range anywhere from a dents, this will be their first inde- need in time for the upcoming
simple jingle to a huge decorative pendent school project, and many holiday season.
_ S t u piece.
O n e
dents
should
of the groups
keep their eyes
is aiming for a
peeled for all
unique approach
of the upcomto the project.
ing
Helping
They are planHamper activining to place a
ties.
Leaderdecorative holiship students
day box labelled
are hoping for
with an “open”
full
support
sign on each of
on this project
the cafeteria taby bringing in
bles. Inside will
donations for
be information
these people in
about Helping
need by placing
Hampers. Hopnon-perishable
Photo by Lucy Cheon
ing for a more The hard work of the leadership students pays off with some great posters food
items,
creative way for
personal necesstudents to notice
sities, and more
Helping Hampers, this group is are looking forward to seeing how in the designated boxes located
dedicated to spreading informa- it will turn out.
throughout the school. Teachers
These hampers will be will be asking for a specific list of
tion in a crafty manner. Many of the other groups are planning fun going to Willow Park Junior High. donations during second period,
advertisement methods as well, This junior high was recently on Mondays and Tuesdays. Stuincluding wearing customized t- damaged by a fire which caused dents can look forward to Helping
shirts displaying “Ask me” signs. extensive damage throughout the Hamper activities all throughout
Students can look forward to school. The hampers will be dis- the month of December.
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The Calgary Zoo floats its
way back to reopening
By Gwyneth Manlangit
After six months of extensive
reparations due to the devastating flood
Calgary experienced in June 2013, the Calgary Zoo, which partially reopened July 31,
announced that it will finally be reopening
completely to the public on November 28.
The June flooding caused approximately $50 million in damage to the popular
attraction, much of which is on St. George’s
Island on the Bow River south of downtown,
and washed over the zoo’s thirteen-hectare
island, destroying forty buildings and killing
several fish and animals. The angry water
also resulted in $11 million in lost revenue
(about $160 000 per day while it remained
shut), and laid off about 300 employees.
Among the buildings severely
damaged were African Savannah, ENMAX
Conservatory, Kitamba Café, commissary/kitchen facilities, concession shops,
and what they achieved in such a short time.
Lanthier also proposes new plans
for the zoo after the reopening. The CEO
told a city committee that the zoo will continue plan long-term plans for the park that
include bringing in new animals. It has
been discussed that the wildlife park will
need to invest in adding new species – of
course, this means a high budget will be
required. After the tragedy the zoo has encountered, it looks like the cash flow is critical – if there is no cash, there is no future.
While getting back into business,
the zoo will be returning in time for the
sixteenth celebration of its popular winter
event, Zoolights, known as the largest seasonal light display in western Canada. The
exhibit features 1.5 million colourful lights
decorated and hung up around trees in animal and dinosaur shapes around the park,
being a very enjoyable gallery for most. JSS
Photo by Gwyneth Manlangit
Soumen Mohapatra, Grade 12, is excited that the Calgary Zoo is finally reopening this month
the Centre for Conservation Research, administrative and security offices, and the
zoo’s maintenance shop. Two peacocks, a
pot-bellied pig, and a variety of fish died.
Many more species were severely harmed,
including one zebra, and several penguins.
In late July, only three areas on
the north side of the park–the Penguin’s
Plunge, the Canadian Wilds, and the Prehistoric Park were open; however, fortunately enough, the entire zoo was able to be
gradually rebuilt over time with hard work.
“I have been anxiously anticipating the day
when I could announce to our community
that their Calgary Zoo is back. From the
time of the flood in June, I have witnessed
a remarkable team of staff and volunteers
working diligently and passionately to bring
the zoo back to what it was,” said Dr. Clément Lanthier, the zoo’s president and CEO,
commenting on the efforts of the community
Barristers is sponsoring this year’s event and
Bryan C. Duguid, the managing partner of
the company states, “JSS Barristers is proud
to be the presenting sponsor of Zoolights, a
much-anticipated Calgary community tradition in celebration of the holiday season.
It is particularly gratifying to be a meaningful part of the re-opening of the zoo in
light of the zoo’s amazing resilience after
it was devastated by the summer’s flood.”
The city will soon have a beloved
attraction back for animal lovers, despite
being drenched and damaged by flood waters and nearly crippled by lost revenue.
As a non-profit organization, the Calgary
Zoo depends on everyday visitation and the
generosity of Canadians, corporations and
governments at all levels to make their conservation work possible. After many helping hands and determination, the zoo will be
able to be rebuilt to its normal state.
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Hybrid solar eclipse amazes observers worldwide
By Maggie Corwin
eclipses. Total eclipses are only seen in the
On November 3, 2013, viewers narrow strip of the Moon’s umbra, while
in central Africa enjoyed the best view of partial eclipses can be seen anywhere that
the hybrid solar eclipse – a rare sight that a partial shadow of the Moon, called a penhas not been seen for over 150 years. The umbra, is present. The area of the penumbra
last hybrid solar eclipse took place in 1854, is many times larger than that of the umbra.
while the next one is not expected to occur When viewing a partial eclipse, observers
until 2172, marking the significance and will only see part of the Sun covered up
rarity of this occasion.
by the Moon, but the exact size of that part
The eclipse was most visible in varies based on the viewer’s location in recentral Africa, but a partial eclipse was lation to the eclipse’s path.
seen in parts of North America and Europe. True to their name, total eclipses
Starting near the eastern coast of North are eclipses in which the Moon completely
America, the path of the eclipse traversed covers up the Sun. Usually, they do not
the North Atlantic Ocean and ended near last very long–the typical length of a total
the eastern coast of Africa, passing through eclipse is around two minutes. Rarer than
Central Africa in the process. The total partial eclipses, total eclipses happen once
eclipse lasted for up to a minute in central every eighteen months on average.
Africa; however, NASA predicted that the A hybrid solar eclipse consists of
longest amount of time this eclipse would an annular eclipse that changes to a total
last for is one minute and thirty nine sec- eclipse. Usually, hybrid solar eclipses tranonds. Unfortunately, the point where the sition from an annular to a total and back
to an annular. However, the
total eclipse would last
November 3 eclipse started
for one minute and thirty – nine seconds was
out as an annular eclipse
approximately 330 km
and ended as a total eclipse,
southwest of Liberia,
making it even more unique.
During a hybrid eclipse, the
which is in the ocean,
Moon is right at the boundand thus not readily
viewable. ary between a total eclipse
Solar eclipses
and an annular eclipse. When
are a relatively comit starts, the Earth’s surface
mon event; in fact, one
is too far away, so the solar
happens approximately
eclipse is annular. However,
twice per year. As one
as the solar eclipse conmay recall, solar eclipstinues, the Earth’s surface
es are caused by the
curves and is able to reach
Moon reaching a point
the Moon’s umbra, which
in its orbit when it is exresults in a partial or total
actly lined up between
eclipse depending on the
the Sun and the Earth.
viewer’s location. Finally,
The Moon is about 400
the solar eclipse ends as the
Image by Maggie Corwin
times smaller than the A rendition of a solar eclipse by path of the Moon’s shadow
Sun, but is also approximoves across Earth’s surMaggie Corwin, Grade 10
mately 400 times closer;
face and typically returns to
as a result, the Moon’s size as it appears in an annular eclipse.
While another hybrid eclipse is not
Earth’s skies is very close to the Sun’s. Once the Earth, Moon, and Sun are lined scheduled to happen for another 159 years,
up, the Moon covers up the Sun as viewed the next solar eclipse will occur on April
from Earth, resulting in an eclipse. In to- 29, 2014 – an annular eclipse, according to
tal, there are four different types of solar NASA’s prediction. Anyone who plans on
eclipses: annular, total, partial, and hybrid viewing it should ensure that they follow
the safety rules to prevent eye damage. Obeclipses.
An annular solar eclipse is a so- servers are instructed to never look directly
lar eclipse in which the Moon is not quite at the Sun, either through a telescope, binbig enough to cover up the Sun. Due to oculars, or a camera, or with the naked eye.
the Moon’s elliptical orbit, there are times Instead, one can use a solar filter in front of
when it is farther away from the Earth, a telescope, binoculars, or a camera. If one
and thus appears smaller in comparison to is not using any of the devices mentioned
the Sun. As a result, the Moon’s shadow, above, one should wear eclipse-viewing
or umbra, cannot reach the Earth, and the glasses, which are necessary to reduce the
extension of the umbra, known also as the Sun’s brightness and the amount of both ulantumbra, is what causes the eclipse. On traviolet and infrared radiation reaching the
Earth, this type of eclipse causes a ring of eye. Eye damage can happen very quickly,
fire to appear around the Moon.
even from a partially-eclipsed Sun, and it is
Partial eclipses are most com- possible to harm one’s eyes without feeling
mon, and are more easily viewed than total any discomfort.
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Five of Sears Canada
stores come to a swift end
By Vince Thai
Sears Canada, one of the four biggest retail department stores in the nation,
has decided to shut down five of its facilities, including its headquarters location in
Toronto’s Eaton Centre. This will affect the
parent company down in the US as well.
Along with the Sears store located
at Toronto’s Eaton Centre, they are closing
down stores at Sherway Gardens in Toronto,
at London-Masonville Place in London, at
the Markville Shopping Centre in Markham,
and at Richmond Centre in Richmond, B.C.,
by February 2015 for a deal made with the
mall operator Cadillac Fairview for $400
million. The Sears shops have made this de-
solid vision that they could take to market.”
Even though Toronto’s Eaton Centre was extremely popular, Sears could not take advantage of that, struggling to make profits since
the year 2000. Their other four stores were
not making the profits they desired as well.
Sears also agreed to another deal with the
Westcliff Group of Companies on Monday.
Sears Canada sold its fifty percent joint venture interest in eight stores that Sears Canada
owns for around $315 million. Sears is selling more shares that it owns in joint ventures
in four of their regional shopping malls in
Drummondville, LaSalle, Saint-Jean-SurRichelieu, and St. Jérôme.
The move from Sears in the Toronto Eaton
Photo by Gwyneth Manlangit
Several Sears stores across Canada will be closing their doors due to failure of income
cision because of their struggle to make profits, with this deal they hope to change that.
With the closure of these stores,
about 965 employees will lose their jobs.
They will be given the opportunity to apply
for other jobs within the company. Soon after, it was announced that one of the distribution centres was moved to Calgary, meaning
276 employees from Regina have been relocated to a centre in Calgary. After the closing
of these stores there will be 111 Sears stores
across Canada (before was 116), meaning it
has the third most stores in Canada. Walmart
ranks number one with 380 stores, followed
by Target with 125 stores.
“In this day and age, any retailer has to have
a vision for what their business is all about,”
says Elizabeth Evans, Associate Dean at the
Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University. “Over the last several years,
it’s pretty clear that they haven’t had that
Centre opens a major spot for other businesses due to the popularity of the location.
The companies who are competing for this
spot are Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue,
Bloomingdale’s and Simons (a Quebec family company expanding out of the province).
Even though this floor space is being sold to
other companies, the Sears headquarters will
remain in the upper floors of this populated
zone.
The choice Sears Canada has made
will affect America’s Sears, too. It made
them realize they should take action as well.
So they did. They are planning to make drastic changes to cut costs due to the loss of
income. Their ideas were to close some of
the non-profitable stores, like Sears Canada
did. The stores they are arranging to close
have their leases almost expired, and they
said they will redeploy the stores elsewhere,
where business could be beneficial.
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Universities study effects
of explosions on soldiers
By Yuwei Xia
into how long the injection can be given af
Teams at the University of Alberta ter an injury with effective results.
and the University of British Columbia are On the other side of the project, Dr.
investigating the long-term effects of road- Ibolja Cernack from the University of Alside bombings on the brains of Canadian berta is researching the connection between
soldiers in Afghanistan.
damage to the cerebellum, the body’s mo
The spark for this research is the tor control centre, and the chronic balance,
increasing number of traumatic brain inju- memory, and behavioral issues caused after
ries on Canadian soldiers in recent years. an explosion injury.
“The impact of these blasts may not be im- This, along with the University
mediately apparent. Months after the event of British Columbia’s research is hoped
the soldiers can suffer from the neurologi- to lead to new therapy solutions and help
cal problems and the mental disorders like identify soldiers who are the most at risk
anxiety that we’re reading about in the for developing neurological and mental
newspapers. These weapons may be impro- disorders after blast exposure.
vised, but our response to them needs to be “Very often, the soldiers are exstrategic,” said Dr. Robert Thirsk, former posed to multiple low-intensity blasts.
Canadian astronaut and current vice-pres- They just shrug with their shoulders, but
ident with the Canadian Institute of Health the problem with that is low- intensity blast
Research.
exposures very often can cause damage in
Dr. Yu Tian Wang of the Brain accumulated ways and cause degeneration
Research Center at the University of Brit- in the brain,” said Cernak, who holds the
ish Columbia agrees and is researching the Canadian Military and Veterans chair in
biological changes in the brain after an in- clinical rehabilitation at the University of
jury caused
Alberta.
F o r
by an explothe
exsion. Furperiment,
thermore,
Cernack is
he is studyreplicating
ing whether
the
sola drug can
diers’ enreduce the
vironment
death and
by exposdysfuncing mice
tion of brain
to repeatcells
foled blasts.
lowing an
injury.
With this
“We know
she hopes
that during
to detertraumatic
mine the
brain injuactual deries some
generation
that hapsynaptic
pens in the
connections
brain. Apbecome
p a r e n t l y,
weekened
the
soland
the
informadiers may
be
feeltion from
ing some
one neuron
of
the
to another
negative
is slowed
effects
d o w n , ”
Wang says.
simply
Photo By Yuwei Xia by
“Now we
being
know
the Soldiers visiting Scarlett shared their shocking experiences in war p r e s e n t
underlying
during exreason is due to a particular memory sur- plosion and artillery tests during training.
“In low-intensity blasts they often just feel
face protein being reduced.”
Currently, Wang has found that an a pressure change like a wind on the face
injection of peptides could protect the brain and that’s it. There are so many blasts durcells before a blast and may also help repair ing a bomb deployment.”
damage immediately after. The peptides This research will hopefully help
would be ideally injected before any injury Canadian soldiers and veterans continue a
occurs, but that is not always possible. So, healthy and meaningful life after serving
Wang and his team are researching further their country.
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Scarlett Remembrance Assembly remembers the fallen
By Labeeba Mahmood
when WWII was being fought. She told
Every year, since 1970, Scarlett everyone how her mother went to a fabric
organizes a Remembrance Day ceremony store with Monfette’s two elder brothers
in honour of all those who gave their lives, both under the age of eight. The owner of
widowed a wife, orphaned a child or left the store, Madame Tremblay, started to cut
their parents to live their lives alone with the fabric that Monfette’s mother wished to
memories only for those who are living in purchase when suddenly the local Catholic
Canada today with equality and freedom. Church bells started ringing madly. MonThis day is also for those who are world war fette’s mother with her two sons went outveterans who are alive or deceased. This day side and saw people hugging, shaking hands,
is also remarkably important for those who and celebrating. After a minute or so there
serve in modern-day operations and conflicts was an announcement that the war was over.
around the world
Monfette’s mother was overjoyed
On Remembrance Day, Scarlett and also began hugging other people in the
becomes quiet and solemn for a very short community while completely forgetting that
time as Lancers remember the hardships of she was purchasing fabric. Monfette’s moththe war veterans and the bravery that is and er went inside the fabric store and spotted
was displayed.
Students and staff
emulated a sea of poppies
as they entered the gym,
with each person wearing
the familiar symbol.
The emcees, Julia Hay,
and Lauren Engelking,
both, Grade 12, silenced
the densely packed crowd
and asked the students to
not applaud after any of the
performances.
The ceremony began right after the processional which was lead at its
head by Scarlett cadets followed by a speech by Principal, Sylvie Monfette. The
Photo by Ayesha Shaikh
proud Scarlett cadets took
Dance 25/35 capture the emotions of sacrifice through movement
their place next to the band
at the front of the gym, standing at attention Madame Tremblay crying when everyone
next to the Canadian flag. Lancers were then else was happy. Monfette’s mother quickly
asked to rise for the playing of “O’ Canada” went up to comfort her. Tremblay told her
performed by the symphonic winds and di- that both of her sons passed away in the war.
rected by Paul Brown. Later, silence over- Monfette’s mother and the owner cried and
took the crowd for the remainder of the
shared some stories for a while. To conclude
ceremony.
war address, Monfette told everyone how
Monfette took her place at the podi- her mother experienced a mixture of sadness
um to give her opening address. She shared and guilt.
with Lancers a unique anecdote, which hit The point of the story was the unhome with many of them. She took everyone fairness of war; while Madame Tremblay
two years back to when her mother was in lost her two sons and the all the dreams
the hospital. She told the Lancers how her they shard including their weddings, and her
mother could no longer remember what hap- hopes of having grand-children, were all finpened a week ago but remembered every- ished, Monfette’s mother was perhaps able
thing that happened eighty years ago prior to raise her children in peace.
While finishing her opening ad- bling below the surface he lost hope of all his
dress Monfette said, “Today we remember friends coming together again. His friends
those who made a very real, very personal were pitted against each other. And then, one
sacrifice so we can live in peace.
night he began channeling these deep feel
People lost brothers, sisters, fa- ings into a wordless melody.”
thers, mothers, fiancés, friends, and cousins. The featured speaker for the assemThese people who gave their lives were real: bly was a veteran Lieutenant Tim Turner.
they had dreams and aspirations, they loved In his speech, he wished all to celand were loved.
ebrate fellow Canadians and their renowned
And they were taken away and left fighting spirit in overcoming adversity and
many grieving and feeling their loss. Today bringing peace around the world.
we remember them. And I am grateful for He also wished to remember fallen
their sacrifice and for my mother’s story.”
heroes who made an impact in keeping our
Monfette
country’s
stated her thankfreedom.
fulness for her
He spefreedom in Cancifically
ada as well as for
m e n the sacrifices that
tioned,
many have made
Nichole
to guarantee that
Goddard
freedom. She also
who was
thanked all of the
the first
students for showfemale
ing their utmost
Canadian
respect.
combat
Then,
soldier to
Dance 25/35 made
be killed
their way to the
in the Cafront of the gym
nadian
to perform a dance
By Labeeba Mahmood operation
arranged by Hill- The processional marching to the gym causes respectful silence in
Afary Williams to
ghanistan.
The famous poem by John McCrae,
the song “I Was Here.” Their touching per- formance described the emotions of remem- “In Flanders Field,” was read by Breanne
bering the fallen.
Beatty, Grade11, in English and by Domi
The song was dedicated to those nic Gaccioli, Grade 12, in French. The wellsoldiers who had fallen for the freedom Ca- known verses of the poem resonated through
nadians have today.
the gymnasium among the reflective crowd.
The performance was then fol- “The Last Post” then proceeded,
lowed by the Chamber Choir who sang the played by Johnson Phung, Grade 12, on
song “Prayer of the Children” arranged by trumpet, and finished with a minute of siJonathan Bell.
lence, in which not a single sound was heard
The song was about the horrendous in respect for Canadian soldiers.
civil war and ethnic cleansing that took place The Remembrance Day ceremony
in the former country of Yugoslavia. In an concluded with the recessional that led its
interview with the Canadian Broadcasting way out of the gym.
Corporation the composer of this song Kurt Students headed to their regular
Bestor said “he had always lived in country classes, contemplating the messages prewar-torn, and he loved the people he lived sented to them through the ceremony.
with. It did not matter to him what ethnic ori- With so much to be thankful for in
a nation like Canada, it is important not to
gin they belonged to.
He was happy with them. But when forget how fortunate we are to have our freebigotry and ethnic differences starting bub- dom. Lest We Forget.
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different languages (as best as I could) and
Although Canadian Thanksgiving joys being with me, and who I enjoy being Lee: Berk so I could have a dragon.
Weibe: I think X-men! Having telepathic studying the myths and architecture.
came and went in October, the fact that these with.
bachelors and bachelorettes are still avail- Mach: A date that goes unexpectedly but abilities or weather powers would be pretty Weibe: I would go to Europe, just because
able gives anyone who is single good reason still maintaining the right direction.
awesome. However, being in Harry Potter of the history of the place. European history
to be thankful. Meet this month’s candidates, FEVER: What is your biggest fear?
and being magically inclined would also be is one of my favourite subjects, so actually
Emily Ewacha and Toby Slice, Grade 10, Ewacha: E.T. the movie
fantastic.
going to the places I hear about would be an
Jessica Young and Austin Lee, Grade 11, and Slice: To not be able to play basketball or eat Mach: Super Mario World. I get to meet my experience to remember!
Maddy Weibe and Mario Mach, Grade 12.
chicken.
brother Luigi and en- Mach: Anywhere as long as I have the comFEVER: If you had the chance to be reborn Young: Skipping ropes.
joy the luxury of having pany of loved ones.
as someone else, who would it be?
Lee: My brother being in my room
multiple lives. Oh and FEVER: What do you consider to be your
Ewacha: Audrey Hepburn because she was when I’m not home, as he likes to
Princess Peach!
most admirable trait? Your least admirable?
one of the most glamorous actresses of her break things.
FEVER: What is the Ewacha: My most admirable trait is probtime, but she still made time to do plenty of Weibe: My biggest fear is one
one thing in life that you ably that I’m a good listener, and my least
charity work and try to make other peoples’ of three things: tornadoes, little
could not live without?
admirable trait is probably when I’m tired I
lives better.
crawly things that suck your blood
Ewacha: My family and get kind of sassy.
Slice: Michael Jordan or Tupac because they (mosquitoes), or seaweed. Maybe
friends.
Slice: I’m a nice
were both awesome people and led their re- bears. Depends on the day.
Slice: Anime or Basketperson is my most
spective jobs and they held it down.
Mach: Losing loved ones.
ball
admirable. I think
Emily Ewacha, Grade 10, has
Young: Oprah. She’s fab.
FEVER: Who is your role model? a big fear of the movie E.T. Young: My cats.
my least admiEwacha: Melanie Moore
Lee: A singer beLee: Someone to love,
rable trait is that
Slice: Monkey D Luffy because he never whether that be a best friend, girlfriend or
cause I love singI don’t have an
gives up and always fights till the end.
ing and music.
family member.
afro.
Young: Lauren Hunter. She really inspires Weibe: The thing I couldn’t live without
Weibe: I would be
Young: My most
one of my favoume to shoot for the stars and achieve my would probably be music... Playing it, singadmirable
trait
rite authors, being it, listening to it, arranging it, it all is
personal best.
is that I’m very
cause waiting for
Lee: Stephen Hawking because he is amaz- just a part of me that I don’t know if I could Jessica Young, Grade 11, is sassy. My least
sassy and proud of it
the last book in a
let go.
ing smart and really good at science.
admirable one is
series to come out
Weibe: My parents are my biggest role Mach: Sleep.
also how sassy I am.
models! My mom and dad are the people I FEVER: What romantic gesture would Lee: I’m a good listener, however, I’m shy.
creates a feeling
really look up to, and learn from.
mean the most to you?
of pure anticipaWeibe: My most admirable trait would mayAustin Lee, Grade 11,
FEVER: Do you believe in love at first Ewacha: The little things, like holding the be be being honest and loyal to the people I
tion and misery. If
wishes he had a pet dragon
sight?
door open.
care about; least admirable is probably my
I was the author of
Slice: If they came with a competitiveness! I’ve always been competisuch a series, I would only need to imagine Ewacha: I believe in attracbox of Fullmetal Alche- tive in everything I do, and sometimes it can
the last book, then be done with it, and not tion at first sight but I think
love is something you have to
mist Brotherhood Blu-ray lead to awkward situations!
have to wait for it to be published!
tapes and chicken.
Mach: My tendency to smile, and my flexMach: Jay Gatsby because of his extrava- work for.
Slice: No I don’t.
Young: If somebody ibility, which sometime leads to indecisivegant lifestyle.
bought me a cat.
ness.
FEVER: What is your favourite pick up Young: Only if he’s super atline?
tractive.
Lee: For the one I love FEVER: Describe your perfect match in
Ewacha: Are you religious? Cause you’re Lee: No, because I believe that
to be there for me when two sentences.
the answer to all my prayers.
I feel down as I find that Ewacha: Someone who can make people
in order to love someone, you
the unspoken gestures laugh and laugh at himself. Someone who
Slice: Are you a thief? Because you just stole have to love them as a whole
often mean more than will listen and open up.
my heart.
and not just by their looks.
the verbal ones.
Young: Soft, furry, warm. Likes to eat tuna
Young: Are you from Tennessee? Cause Weibe: I believe in attraction
and liking at first sight, which Mario Mach, Grade 12, wants to Weibe: I think that being and drink milk.
you’re the only ten I see!
experiance European culture
willing to have conversa- Lee: Someone not necessarily beautiful on
Mach: Your name must be Google because then may grow into love, but
actual love at first sight? To be quite non- tions would mean the most to me; talking the outside but beautiful on the inside. Kindyou have everything that I’m searching for.
about nothing, or having
hearted and innocent.
FEVER: What is your idea of a perfect date? romantic... probably not.
Ewacha: Hot chocolate and
Mach: No, not really.
deeper conversations, I think
Weibe: My perfect match
skating on the lake.
FEVER: If you could live in a that communication is what
would be someone who was
fictional universe which would it really builds a relationship.
intelligent, caring, perhaps a
Slice: Go home, sit on the
be?
little carefree, and enjoys being
couch, get some food, and
Mach: Smile and a hug.
Ewacha: Harry Potter because FEVER: If you could travel
outside and trying new things.
watch Guilty Crown or Euwho wouldn’t want to be able anywhere in the world where
However, they’d also need to
reka 7 together.
to do anything with a flick of a would you go?
figure out a way to deal with
Young: March 21
Lee: A picnic on a moonlit
wand?
Ewacha: India because the
my quirks and oddities, so in all
night in a forest clearing.
Slice: One Piece or Fairy Tail be- culture is so rich there.
likelihood they’d need to be forcause I really want to meet either Slice: I’d want to go to Jagiving as well!
Weibe: In all honesty, my
idea of a perfect date would
Luffy or Natsu and because they pan because of the technol- Maddy Weibe, Grade 12, Mach: My perfect match would
might be afraid of bears
[anything as long as I am Toby Slice, Grade 10, likes are awesome Animes.
ogy and to experience the
be someone with a mutual sense
basketball
and
anime
with] someone who respects
Young: Harry Potter, then I can culture.
of humour. But more importantme for who I am and doesn’t push for more. make love potions so that people will like Young: Australia. Secret business.
ly, someone that is genuine and could read
An ideal guy would be someone who just en- me!
Lee: I’d travel all around Europe, learning my intentions.
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November 2013
Shad Valley: an experience Homophobic bullying: how
students should consider
to respond to it wisely
By Labeeba Mahmood
as well.
The possibilities are limited only
Since 1981, the Shad Valley pro- by the creativity of the student, which usugram has been helping top students in senior ally means they are not limited at all.
high school to find an edge in the competi- Shah also says, “I have had a chance
tive, knowledge-based world of tomorrow. to reflect back on my experience. Shad ValIt is an experience unlike any other; it com- ley is truly one of those life-changing expebines entrepreneurship with science and riences. Having the opportunity to try new
technology, while offering academic and things alongside other students from across
often volunteer work experience to its stu- different parts of Canada and internationally
dents.
is something you do not get to experience
Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the every day.
Canadian not-for-profit educational organi- The friendships I have built are one
zation was incorporated in 1980 and at that of the most valuable things to come out of
time was known as the Shad Valley Centre Shad. These people were my buddies for an
for Creative Technology.
entire month and I know that even though
Dr. Derek Lane-Smith, parent, we are not together all the time, I can still
teacher, physicist, and entrepreneur was the come to them whenever I need.
founder of the organization to provide a mo- Secondly, I remember the experitivating summer and educational program ences we had together. We were able to atfor outstanding youth. The very first Shad tend lectures from very notable people, who
Valley program ran at St. Andrew’s College, each taught us valuable life lessons.”
The program fee is $ 4 100 which is
a private high school in Aurora, Ontario in only a portion of the full cost. The fee covers
July 1981.
The candidates tend to be creative all program activities, accommodations, and
and talented
individuals,
inventors, and
even
young
business people, who are
known to have
strong leadership skills, the
ability to work
in a team, and
have solid academic records,
particularly in
math and science.
Participants spend
the month of
July at one of
twelve excellent
universities across
Canada
including, CarPhoto by Labeeba Mahmood
leton Univer- Shilpan Shah, Grade 11, strongly suggests that highschool students should
sity, Dalhousie
participate in this program for the well-being of their upcoming life
University,
Lakehead University where they attend lec- meals. Transportation to the program is the
tures and workshops and also get involved in student’s responsibility. For international
students the fee is $ 8 000 CDN. Financial
group projects.
Some go on to volunteer work support is available to assist students who
placements with a few of their supporting demonstrate need. They also grant meritcompanies, combining their talents with the based scholarships that are awarded based
skill honoured at Shad Valley to tackle real on the strength of the overall application.
world challenges.
Students that feel Shad Valley is right for
The experience students gain at the them should never hesitate to apply.
Shad Valley is above and beyond the aca- Once the application is approved,
demic challenge one will find in high school, they will work with the students and families
says Shilpan Shah, Grade 11.
to facilitate their participation. If students
Shah also says the program is not want more information about Shad Valley
just based on lectures and lab work students they can go on to the website www.shad.
are able to embark on their creative journey com.
By Lauren Hunter
the lines of, “that is a hurtful and unnecessary comment. I would appreciate it if you
could keep your thoughts to yourself next
time.” These types of statements put the
bully on the spot, and show them that their
actions are not acceptable. If one does not feel safe speaking up to the
bully directly, involve trusted adults. Tell a
teacher or counsellor about the bullying and
get support at home from parents or family members. Involving adults will help to
make the situations less dangerous, and will
help to eliminate the bullying much quicker. Do not worry about being labelled a
“snitch” or a “teacher’s pet;” that is just the
bully’s way of saying that he/she is worried
about getting caught. In the long run, telling
an adult could
save a life. Being
a friend and an
ally to the bullied party is often one of the
best things one
can do. Showing
kindness
and extending a
hand of friendship will make
the terrible situation they are
in seem much
more manageable. Be someone for them to
hold on to and
Photo by Lauren Hunter be a positive
If faced with bullying, students can turn to staff such as Ray Prince for help influence in the
bullied individulied, or they simply do not realize that al’s life. Demonstrate that one is willing to
they can do something about it. There are listen and talk with an open mind, and that
several very easy ways to be an ally that one cares. Show the victim that they are not
many people do not recognize. alone, and that one is there to help. The easiest way is to not respond Bullying and using unkind words
in the manner the bully was hoping for. For is more common than one might think.
example, if someone makes a homopho- Sometimes, it is as simple as saying “that’s
bic or discriminatory joke, do not laugh. so gay.” Common unkind phrases like this
Let the bully know that rude jokes about are the last frontier of discrimination and
sexual orientation are not funny. Another need to be abolished. Next time one hears
tactic is to challenge the bystanders. If one someone using a phrase like this, do not be
feels safe, let spectators know that they are afraid to point out alternative words such
not helping, and call out the bully on his/ as “strange,” “foolish,” “weird,” “boring,”
her actions. Often times, people are being etc. While this action may seem small, it
disrespectful because they think they can can make a big difference.
Together, we can stop homophoget away with it. Pointing out exactly what is happening might make the bully and the bic bullying and discrimination and make
bystanders rethink their actions. However, the world a more accepting place. Every
keep in mind that responding to meanness individual has the power to make a differwith meanness will not help the situation. ence; all it takes is a little bit of kindness.
Always keep one’s own words and actions Remember to think before one speaks, beinclusive, kind, and nonjudgmental. Al- cause sticks and stones can break peoples
though it may be hard at times, remember bones, but words will break their hearts. To
to uphold one’s own values when speaking further promote acceptance and friendship,
out. For example, if one witnesses a bully come to Room 111 on the first day of the
in action, instead of responding by calling week to participate in a Queer-Straight Althe bully a rude name, say something along liance meeting.
Today, homophobic bullying is
an epidemic. Recent statistics show that
nine out of ten lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning (LGBTQ) individuals have been bullied for expressing their
sexual identity at one point in their lives.
This ridiculously high number should lead
students to think about their own actions:
even if one is not actively participating in
the bullying, he/she may not be doing anything to stop it. Unfortunately, being a bystander
is very common. People might act as bystanders for two reasons: they legitimately
do not care that someone is getting bul-
Scarlett FEVER
A new month is here and it is
time for some new trivia. The trivia topic
for this month is Canadian facts. One can
test one’s knowledge on fourteen questions
from date of Confederation to Space.
1. What is average life expectancy for a
Canadian?
A) 81 years
B) 80 Years
C) 82 years
D) 67 years
2. Who is the only Canadian astronaut to
be in command of the International Space
Station?
A) Bob Simpson
B) Chris Hadfield
C) Felix Baumgartner
D) Some Other Canadian Guy
3. What was the date Canada entered
confederation?
A) July 1, 2013
B) June 8, 1898
C) July 1, 1867
D) April 1, 1867
4. What date did Alberta enter confederation?
A) July 1, 1867
B) July 1, 1905
C) September 1, 1905
D) October 31, 1900
5. What is the lowest recorded temperature
in Canada?
A) -63oC
B) -100oC
C) -70oC
D)-50oC
6. What Canadian mall has the largest
indoor amusement park in the World?
A) East Edmonton Mall
B) Mall of Montreal
C) West Edmonton Mall
D) Canadian Mall
7. What province has 50% of the world’s
bitumen?
A) Saskatchewan
B) Ontario
C) Alberta
D) BC
8. In what city can one see the most
snakes?
A) Vancouver
B) Winnipeg
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Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School
C) Toronto
D) Moncton
9. In what city can one find an underground laboratory?
A) London
B) Sudbury
C) Windsor
D) Barrie
10. In what city is there a UFO landing
pad?
A) St. Paul
B) Medicine Hat
C) Thunder Bay
D) Vulcan
11. What Alberta National Park is larger
than Switzerland?
A) Banff National park
B) Wood Buffalo National Park
C) Jasper National Park
D) Alberta National Park
12. Vancouver Island is home to what annual race?
A) Water skiing race
B) Bathtub race
C) Canoe race
D) Tube race
13. In 1905 what was almost a provincial
name instead of Alberta and Saskatchewan?
A) Beaver
B) Tornado
C) Buffalo
D) Moose
14. What is Canada’s national animal?
A) Moose
B) Polar Bear
C) Beaver
D) Canadian goose
15. What is the largest island in Canada?
A) Baffin Island
B) Victoria Island
C) Newfoundland
D) Vancouver Island
Answers:
1. A) 81 years; 2. B) Chris Hadfield; 3. C)
July 1, 1867; 4. C) September 1, 1905; 5.
A) -63oC; 6. C) West Edmonton Mall; 7.
C) Alberta; 8. B) Winnipeg; 9. B) Sudbury;
10. A) St. Paul; 11. B) Wood Buffalo
National Park; 12. B) Bathtub race; 13.
C) Buffalo; 14. C) Beaver 15. A) Baffin
Island
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Going out for breakfast usually been baking up such festive treats as the rum
means spending copious amounts of time, and eggnog muffin.
even hours, waiting in line at an over-pop- Everything at Bumpy’s is homeulated brunch place, before waiting for what made, right down to the café’s granola,
seems like an eternity for the meal to finally which is bran-based with almonds, pumpkin
arrive. Such experiences can make going out seeds, and cranberries. The granola comes
for breakfast seem daunting, a time-consum- with milk; however, the waitress suggested
ing chore which anyone who has a remotely yogurt, as this adds additional flavour and
hectic schedule will avoid like the plague on punch. The granola was delicious, the cranSunday, let alone other days of the week.
berries and other toppings adding wonderful
Luckily, it turns out that going out chewiness and crunch. The meal as a whole
for breakfast in Calgary does not have to be was not overtly sweet, just enough to comthe big production one might think it would pliment the other flavours of the granola.
be; Calgary hosts a range of cafes that offers That being said, Bumpy’s is a tad bit expena variety of breakfast foods along with their sive, the granola was $5, for more-or-less
other fare. One such café, and the winner of glorified cereal.
Krups Kup of Excellence for two years run- Other breakfast selections offered
ning, is Bumpy’s Café. Situated downtown, at Bumpy’s include oatmeal (which can
on 8th street SE, Bumpy’s is “a place to feel come with a plethora of toppings to fit any
at home,” where customers can stop by for taste), homemade quiches, bagels, and other
a quick breakfast, lunch, snack, or a sim- baked goods, as well as the breakfast panini
ply delicious cuppa throughout the day. In or sandwich topped with bacon, eggs, toshort, Bumpy’s
matoes, and
is a quaint little
lettuce.
In
“grab-and-go”
the sandwich
breakfast stop
area Bumpy’s
for those on the
showed
its
go downtown.
only weak T h a t
ness;
the
being
said,
sandwich was
Bumpy’s
is
a little cold,
worth seeking
and on the
out if one is in
whole, disthe area, their
appointing;
coffee is excepBumpy’s true
tional; Bumpy’s
forte is café
offers
both
snacks and
brewed coffee
light meals.
Photo by Lauren Morris O n e
and a variety of
Coffee is made with locally roasted beans and has
specialty coffees. Bumpy’s
won the Krups Kup of excellence two years and running thing to note
about Bumpy’s
For those noncoffee drinkers, Bumpy’s offers an extensive in particular is that it is quite small, and
selection of loose-leafed teas from Tea Af- while the staff may ask patrons whether they
fair, a locally-owned operation. If customers will be eating in or taking their food out, ofsimply cannot get enough of Bumpy’s tea or tentimes at peak hours it may be difficult to
coffee selection, they can take the taste of find good seating, as Bumpy’s can become
Bumpy’s home with them; all of Bumpy’s easily crowded. Bumpy’s is known for a
quick meal though, so if there are not any
teas and coffees are offered for wholesale.
Bumpy’s café fare is also quite phe- tables upon arrival, it is quite likely one will
nomenal; the baked goods are fresh-made soon open up.
daily, and are very tasty, yet not too sweet. Overall Bumpy’s is a great little
The berry muffin, for example, has a very café boasting fast, tasty meals on the go, a
crunchy top, without the sugar-coating that homely and casual atmosphere, and a friendmany commercial bakeries rely on to add fla- ly staff. At Bumpy’s, it is easy to feel that
vour. Bumpy’s muffin selection is to say the they truly want their customers to feel at
least, extensive, with a great variety baked home.
Bumpy’s is open Monday through
fresh, including a savory breakfast muffin, for those who lack a sweet tooth. Bumpy’s Friday from 6:30am to 5:00pm, and on Sateven goes the extra mile with their muffins, urdays and Sundays from 7:30 to 4:00pm.
offering seasonal varieties; for example, in For more information go to Bumpy’s weblight of the Christmas season Bumpy’s has site at www.bumpyscafe.com.
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-- Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School
-- Scarlett FEVER
November 2013
Warm up this winter with
hot chocolate recipes
By Amanda Seyler
Science is obviously a science degree, but
November’s teacher of the month when he was offered the math position he
works in the math department and has been took it, and students are lucky that he did.
teaching at Scarlett since 1997. David Stock His knowledge of the subject and clear
knows Scarlett very well because of this, way of explaining concepts makes math
and yes, he is aware “that is before many understandable.
of you were born.” He is currently teaching If he had not taken this position at
Math 10C-AP, Math 20-1 and Math 20-3, Scarlett, he would have liked to be a doctor
but he has taught all classes except for Math specializing in surgery. Before teaching,
31 and Math 30-1.
Stock
was
a
Stock’s precise way
medical researcher
of teaching math and
spending six to
his encouraging style
eight hours a day
of teaching make him
in surgery; he
a good candidate for
did this for ten
this month’s column.
years. He was
also a professional
He
states
photographer for a
that his favourite part
few years.
of his job is to work
with his students
When Stock is
and help them to
not at Scarlett
understand
the
math,
teaching
material rather than
he likes to spend
“...just
memorize
time
outdoors.
it.” He loves those
He loves to hike,
“ah hah” moments
bike, canyoneer,
that students often
ski,
Photo by Lucy Garrett scramble,
get
when
they David Stock smiles as he thinks about the quiz he snowshoe,
and
finally
understand is planning to inflict upon one of his math classes take “tons of
a complex math
pictures
while
problem. According to Stock “the students doing any of these.” If he could be a super
are just fun.”
hero, Stock would like to be Superman,
His least favourite part of the job, claiming that “you have the best of
however, are the students that waste their everything. You can fly, have super strength,
education by not coming to class, coming to and have X-ray vision.” Daniel Craig would
class late, or not doing anything while they be the actor to play Stock, if his life was
are in class. “Once you have an education, made into a movie. He chose Craig because
no one can take it away from you and it “...he has style, is better looking than me,
opens up so many new doors. Education and could make my life appear more exotic
is a privilege that should not be taken for than it really is.”
Stock has an excellent teaching
granted,” Stock says.
Some of his favourite things about style and it is because of that that he is the
Scarlett are the students and staff. “We have Teacher of the Month. He is organized, has
some extremely amazing students at this an excellent work ethic, and he takes his
school,” Stock says. He enjoys getting to job seriously, but at the same time shares
know them on a personal level. The staff, many laughs with those around him. He
he claims, is also amazing and it is because takes time to explain to students the difficult
of them that Scarlett is a great place to problems and does so in a way that makes
work. The Math Department has become sense, without skipping any steps. He can
like a second family to Stock, and many of help a grade 10 student solve the mystery
the teachers in the department have been of factoring or help a Math 20 student
working together for seventeen years.
understand how to write a quadratic formula
Stock decided to become a math from a graph. Whatever it is, Stock is able
teacher after obtaining a Bachelor of Science to help students understand. He is good at
in Biology and a Bachelor of Education from seeing where students are coming from and
the University of Calgary. His Bachelor of that helps them to do better.
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a fairly simple recipe to follow with only a
few extra steps from the Italian Hot Chocolate recipe. If one is making hot chocolate
for two, the recipe is as follows: 2 cups of
milk, 4 spoonful’s of Nutella, and a pinch
The snow has started falling and
the temperatures have dropped below zero.
It is safe to say that winter has arrived in
Calgary.
It
is no surprise
to see people
scurrying down
streets bundled
up in winter
jackets, toques,
mittens,
and
boots in an attempt to keep
warm. Sometimes the best
defence against
the bitter winter atmosphere
is a steaming
mug of hot
chocolate.
Creamy
and
rich, this classic winter drink
Photo by Amanda Seyler
is perfect to sip An overflowing mug of hot chocolate makes a perfect treat for a winter night
on, especially
around the Christmas season. One may as- of cinnamon. Heating the ingredients over
sume that after having one hot chocolate a stove top will work best for this recipe as
they have tried them all; however, this is the heat will melt and blend the Nutella into
false. There are plenty of variations and the milk. Remember that extra steps can altwists one can use to spice up this winter ways be taken to really jazz up one’s mug
drink. It is a favourite for all ages but do of cocoa. For example, whipped cream and
not forget the marshmallows.
mini marshmallows accompany a cup of
Italian hot cocoa is rich, decadent, hot chocolate perfectly.
and perfect for those looking to satisfy a Another match made in Heaven
chocolate craving. What makes this cup of is peanut butter and chocolate. This hot
hot chocolate so unique is the texture. It is chocolate recipe is super rich and extremethicker, so much so that one may want to ly decadent, perfect for a cozy day inside
use a spoon. This recipe is also straightfor- while watching the snow fall. This recipe
ward, quick and easy, and one will be done is slightly more difficult than the other two,
in no time.
but it is not very time consuming and one
Stick to a simple hot chocolate recipe; the does not need to be a master chef to get that
one used most often at home will do just perfect cup. This drink will easily warm
fine. Hot chocolate powder works great and one right up and get rid of that winter chill.
can be easily found at any grocery store. It Once again, the recipe is for two servings
is also recommended that one use milk in but can be easily altered to make more or
the recipe instead of water which will make less. The recipe is as follows: 2 cups of
the drink creamy and rich. The key ingredi- milk, 3-5 spoonful’s of powder hot chocoent that will give the hot chocolate a thicker late mix, 1-2 spoonful’s of creamy peanut
consistency is cornstarch. If one is mak- butter, a couple drops of vanilla, and a
ing two servings, the recipe is as follows: 2 sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg. Do not
cups of milk, 3-5 spoonful’s of hot choco- forget whipped cream topped with chocolate powder, and a teaspoon of cornstarch.
late sauce, or even add mini Reese peanut
Remember that these recipes are more like butter cups for a cute touch.
There you have it; three simple
guidelines and can be changed to one’s per- sonal preference. Also, the recipes should and easy ways to spice up the classic winbe adjusted depending on the number of ter beverage. There is no longer a need to
be afraid of the ice and snow because hot
servings.
Chocolate and hazelnut is possi- chocolate is the perfect way to battle the
bly the best combination to ever be invent- bleak November and December weather.
ed. Together they taste like Heaven and Forget the winter blues. Make oneself a
the next hot chocolate recipe will tantalize mug of cocoa which will warm one right
one’s taste buds. Nutella hot chocolate is a up. These fun recipes are perfect for the
perfect way to add a little twist to the clas- coming season but please do not forget the
sic hot cocoa before bed routine. It is also marshmallows.
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Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School
By Marivi Amesty
Snow is falling, and there is only easy outfit idea for when one is running late.
one more month until winter break. There is This outfit does not require much thinking,
nothing better than curling up at home, with or standing in front of the mirror hopelessly
a hot chocolate in one hand and a book in with stress levels aggregating. These sweaters are extremely cozy and warm, and they
the other as
provide a fashionthe
snow
able choice.
falls gently
vintage
The
all around.
cable knit, very
We a r i n g
popular in today’s
sweaters is
fashion, made a
one advancomeback from the
tage of wineighties and nineter.
Cozy
ties. To get the enand warm,
tire vintage expethey are also
rience, cable knit
a great fashsweaters in large
ion
statesizes can be bought
ment
and
at thrift stores. One
can
cover
gets the satisfacup that one
tion of an amazing
ugly
shirt
Photo by Brooke Sherwin
find after combthat one al- Rachel Triemble, Grade 10, shows off her cable
knit sweater
ing through the
ways ends
up wearing the day before laundry day. racks, and finding an amazing deal. If thrift
There are a variety of sweaters for men and stores are not one’s thing, cable knit sweaters can be bought anywhere from Forever 21
women this season.
Cardigans are a great choice for to Zara. At Urban Outfitters, large sweaters
when one wishes to layer. They come in with a retro style are often out on the floor,
many knits, being as warm or as cool as one and a great find is always guaranteed.
To avoid looking drab, there are
wishes. The best thing about them is they can easily be slipped off if it is too hot. Cardigans various designs large sweaters come in. A
are versatile and can be worn in a variance personal favourite is the Aztec print. Whenof lengths. Longer lengths are great if one ever winter comes around, Lancers find
wishes to cover up. If one desires the longer themselves locking away crazy, bright prints
for the sumstyle but not the
mer. A crazy
warmth, maybe for
print on a
the warmer days of
sweater can
the winter, cardibe worn year
gans with a loose
round, and it
stitch often have
is always a
nice designs, but
conversation
PICTURE AGAIN
are not as closely
piece.
knit as others.
n
O
W h e n
those
occawishing to button
sions that call
up a cardigan, one
for more forneeds to make sure
mal wear than
it is the right fit.
just slouchy
There is nothing
sweaters,
more embarrassing
more
Photo by Brooke Sherwin tighter,
than clothes that
fitting
do not compliment Theroen Saik, Grade 10, wearing a mocha vintage sweater form
sweaters are
a body type. Also,
buttoning something up that is not designed still an option. Depending on the formality
for that can end up looking quite awkward, of the occasion, one might choose to wear
as most cardigans are worn open, and de- the tight sweater with a high-waisted pencil
skirt, or khaki pants. A scarf is a go-to acsigned to stay open.
Another great fashion choice are cessory that can be easily paired with this
oversize knit sweaters. During those cold outfit, however, the occasion might call for
winter mornings when all one wants is to a crisper look.
Granted, sweaters cannot be worn
stay in bed, cuddling a blanket or stuffed animal, the oversize sweater becomes one’s on every occasion, but once in a while, when
new best friend. Throwing it on with a pair the weather turns colder, and one can see her
of tight pants or leggings, tunic style, is an breath in the morning air, they are an easy
stylistic choice.
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Paul Reichmann dies at 83
By Yuwei Xia
in Canary Wharf in London, their greatest
One of the most successful land achievement but also the cause for their dedevelopers in history, Paul Reichmann, mise.
died October 25 in Toronto. The Reich- One Canada was the tallest buildmann brothers turned a small floor and tile ing in Britain at the time and it was Reichcompany, Olympia & York, into a major in- mann’s vision of a Wall Street of London
ternational development firm of which Paul that could compete with the financial disReichmann was the head.
trict called City. However, by the time con
Reichmann was born in Vienna, struction on the building was finished in
Austria in 1930 where his father, Samuel, 1992, London’s commercial property had
and mother, Renee, owned a business. collapsed, bringing down the Reichmann
When the Nazis occupied their country in company with it. By March of that year
1938, by sheer luck his family was visit- Reichmann was forced to resign as presiing Reichmann’s grandfather in Hungary. dent.
Knowing this, they settled in Paris, but In May 1992, Olympia & York
soon in 1940 the Nazis began bombing the owed more than $20 billion US to banks
refugees in Paris. This caused the family to and investors, causing their bankruptcy and
move to Tangier in Morocco where his fa- eventual closing down in 1993. Reichmann
ther became a successful and wealthy cur- was left with a small firm called Olympia &
rency trader.
York Properties Corporation.
When the war ended, Reichmann Although there are many theories
became a rabbi after studying religion in as to how Reichmann’s judgment became
Britain and Israel. Later in 1953, he moved so clouded when he began the Canary
back to Morocco where he became a shirt Wharf enterprise, the most accepted is that
retailer. The same year he married Lea his reliance on his own business instincts
Feldman. Unfulfilled by his retailing job, lead him towards the wrong direction.
Reichmann joined his brothers Edward, Al- By putting a great deal of trust in others,
bert, and Ralph in Toronto in 1956.
he allowed himself to be manipulated and
Their development business vulnerable. He sealed many deals with a
started small, focusing on warehouses and simple handshake, without corporate lawcommercial buildings with their first major yers. He assumed that others would keep
project being the development of Fleming- their word like he always did, but that was
ton Park in Toronto’s
clearly not the case.
The Olympia
Don Mills neighbor& York Bankrupthood. They quickly
cy did not leave
advanced in 1971,
Reichmann pennihowever,
moving
less however, actuinto the heart of Toally far from it. He
ronto’s financial diswas still one of the
trict when they won a
richest Canadians,
contract to build First
placing thirty on
Canadian Place, what
the list in 2011 at a
was then Canada’s
net worth of $1.83
tallest building.
By
the
billion. This amaz1980s, Olympiad &
ing wealth was only
York had become
possible due to the
the largest property
many investments
development firm in
he made secretly
the world, owning
over the years infifty percent of Brincluding seventy perco Ltd., a natural recent of Central Park
Photo By Yuwei Xia
sources development Paul Reichmann watches over the construction Lodges, a $107 milcompany, eighty-two of the One Canada building in Canary Wharf lion project in Israel,
percent of Abitibiand a controlling
Price Inc., Gulf Canada Resource Ltd., and stake in Canary Wharf.
His accomplishments were tia significant share of Royal Trust Company. “He seemed to have this extraor- tanic, just look at the Bank of Montreal
dinary knack of being able to see value building for example,” said Tom Caldwell
where other people couldn’t see it, and also of Caldwell Securities. “Yes, he got bushextracting value from the buildings he built wacked in Canary Wharf in England, but he
by financing them in creative ways and came from a small business to play in the
raising money to go on to bigger and better big leagues and he played it well. And he
things,” said Peter Foster, the author of the played it with dignity.”
1993 book, Towers of Debt: The Rise and Despite Olympiad & York’s unFall of the Reichmanns.
fortunate bankruptcy in Canary Wharf in
They also managed to acquire England, there is no denying his great acEnglish Property Corporation, one of the complishments. He was one of the most
largest developers in Britain. This was what successful and innovative individuals Canallowed them to build One Canada Square ada has ever seen.
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Women in English).
She taught herself to read Hebrew,
Arabic, Greek and French and translated
works from each of those languages. In
1978, her translation of Euripides’ drama,
The Trojan Women, was first performed in
Toronto. She served as writer at the University of Western Ontario in 1985 and the University of Toronto in 1986 and 1987.
MacEwan won the Governer General’s Award in 1969 for her poetry collection The Shadow Maker.
She was awarded a second Governer General’s Award posthumously in
1987 for After Worlds.
MacEwan also won several other
awards and prizes including The CBC New
Canadian Writing Contest for poetry in 1965, the
A.J.M. Smith Poetry Award
in 1973, the Borestone
Mountain Poetry Award
in 1983, the CBC Literary
Competition for short story
in 1983 and the Du Maurier
Award gold and silver for
poetry in 1983.
Her writing has
been translated into many
languages including Chinese, French, German, and
Italian.
Rosemary Sullivan published a biography of
MacEwan, The Shadow
Maker: The Life of Gwendolyn MacEwan in 1995,
which itself won the Governer General’s Award for
non-fiction in 1995.
Fictional tributes have
been published by Margaret
A ronze bust of MacEwan made by her fellow sculptor, John Mc- Atwood (short story, “Isis
Combe Reynolds, was unveiled at Walmer Road Park in 2010 in Darkness”), and Lorne
S. Jones ( novel, Mighty
and long, dark, straight hair.
Oaks).
Her first book of poetry, The The former Walmer Road Park in
Drunken Clock, was published in 1961. She the Annex neighbourhood of Toronto, was
married poet Milton Acorn, nineteen years renamed Gwendolyn MacEwan Park in her
her senior in 1962 although they divorced honour in 1994.
two years later.
The park had been a grassy traf
She published over twenty books fic circle in the middle of Walmer Road at
in a variety of genres. She also wrote nu- Lowther Avenue, but a $300 000 makeover
merous radio docudramas for the Canadian in 2010 expanded the park and narrowed the
Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), including surrounding roads.
The unique redesigned green space
a much- admired radio drama, Terror and reopened on July 21, 2010 and writer ClauErebus in 1965.
With her second husband, Greek dia Dey read one of MacEwan’s poems at
musician Niko Tsingos, MacEwan opened the ceremony.
a coffeehouse, The Trojan House, in 1972. MacEwan died in 1987, at the age
She and Tsignos translated some of the po- of 46 of health problems related to alcoholetry of contemporary Greek writer Yiannis ism. She is buried in Toronto’s Mount PleasRitsos (published in her 1981 book Trojan ant Cemetery.
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November 2013
Let it snow! Snow lovers
are excited for the season
By Lucy Garrett
Poet Gwendolyn Margaret MacEwan was born in Toronto, Ontario on September 1, 1941. Her mother Elsie spent
much of her life as a patient in mental health
institutions. Her father Alick suffered from
alcoholism. MacEwan grew up in the High
Park area of the city, and attended Western
Technical Commercial School.
Her first poem was published in
The Canadian Forum when she was only
seventeen, and she left school at eighteen to
pursue a writing career.
By eighteen she had written her
first novel, Julian the Magician.
She was small (5’ 4”) and slight,
with a round pale face, huge blue eyes usually rimmed in kohl (Egyptian eye shadow),
Scarlett FEVER
always a favourite of snowboarders, but it
is still a popular venue. It always receives
With the first heavy fall of snow plenty of fresh snow and has a great number
comes the season that all skiers and of runs that are not groomed. It also has a
snowboarders look forward to. The long- rail park (a park that has jumps and rails) that
awaited season has finally arrived, and snow many people go to play around on. With a
lovers have started heading up the mountains grand total of twelve lifts, it covers a large
to enjoy the fresh snow. Nakiska opened on area with a nice variety of runs to choose
November 2, Lake Louise on November from. Whether one is into double blacks or
8, Sunshine Village on November 15, and prefers to stay on the nice slopes of the blue
Norquay on November 1 for weekends until runs, it has it all.
November 29 when it will be open every day
With a hotel right on the hill,
of the week.
people can literally walk out of their hotel
Now comes the tough decision of room and hop on the ski lift. It is known for
choosing which mountain to go to. Calgary its bowl “Delirium Dive,” where one has to
is lucky to be close to the Rocky Mountains, be specially trained and qualified to enter.
which makes a weekend trip to Banff to There is a reason for required training, it has a
ski/board
easier.
large amount
Nakiska, the closest
of
variety
hill
(excluding
rock and is
Calgary’s
Canada
practically
Olympic Park) is
a cliff face.
about an hour and ten
On the lift,
minutes away from
“Continental
Calgary, and is a good
Divide,”
destination for those
riders actually
who are still in the
go into British
process of learning
Columbia
how to ski or board.
for a little
It was once the home
bit
before
of the 1988 Calgary
returning
Olympics and was
to
Alberta.
where downhill ski
Parking
is
racers competed.
sometimes an
T o d a y ,
issue, so it is
Photo by Lucy Garrett recommended
Nakiska is a training
ground for future ski Mark Coles, Grade 12, cannot choose which hill to ski to catch the
racers and it is where a majority of Calgarians bus that runs from Calgary to Sunshine
learn to ski and snowboard and improve their every weekend unless one is willing to walk
skills on a mountain. COP is great to get the or get there early. It is a great hill to learn on
feeling of skiing and boarding; however, it is and has plenty of fresh powder.
Lake Louise is further in driving
small and is not a mountain, but rather a hill. Nakiska offers a variety of learner runs so distance from Calgary. This is not a reason
that skiers and boarders can learn the feel of to dismiss it. It may be around a two-hour
skiing on a mountain. This will help them to drive, but it offers a great selection of slopes
move onto harder hills such as Lake Louise and covers two mountains. It has a great rail
or Sunshine. With four chairs and runs from park with many different rails and jumps.
greens to double blacks, it is a great place for Skiers and boarders love to soar over them.
people to earn their confidence on the slopes. It has fewer lifts than Sunshine with a total
Norquay is the next closest and is of nine chair lifts, but this is not an indicator
known to have some of the steepest slopes that it has less variety. They have a huge
in Canada as well as the “Gun Run,” one of selection of runs that are suitable for all ages
the most difficult runs in Canada. It is also and skill levels. It is highly recommended
known for its ski racing and ski jumping to check it out. It receives plenty of snow
events, and has held many ski competitions. throughout the season, and there is also a bus
It also has a snow tubing area for those who that stops at various locations throughout the
are not into racing down the slopes. It has city of Calgary.
All of these ski hills are ready to go,
five lifts and is larger than Nakiska. It has tougher hills, with a few easier ones for those so grab a couple of friends and head to the
still learning. It is a little more advanced, but slopes. If one does not know how to ski, it is
skiers and boarders should definitely check never too late to learn. All the hills offer ski
it out. With its close proximity to Banff and and snowboard rentals. There are also places
Canmore, it is the ideal place to go and spend in Calgary that also offer rentals for boots
a weekend.
and skis/boards. So collect your boots and
Sunshine Village is another great head to the mountains that are just outside
hill. Covering the span of three mountains, one’s back door. For more information on
the base of it can only be accessed via any of these hills check out www.banff.com/
gondola. It is a flatter hill and so is not ski/ or www.skinakiska.com.
November 2013 --
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Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School
Christmas events here in Calgary
By
Karlee Selent
there will be bouncy castles, relay
audiences for centuries. With an
With Halloween over and races, interactive gym and pool outstanding cast of soloists and the
done with, Calgarians are pack- activities, dance and gymnastics debut of Canada’s young maestro,
ing away the pumpkins and plastic demonstrations, a craft station, Jean-Marie Zeitouni, the perforheadstones. This can only mean and many more activities. Free mance is sure to be uplifting. Disthat the next holiday is approach- Starbucks coffee will be presented cover the acclaimed masterpiece
ing. The returns of ten centime- to the first two hundred parents anew with conductor Ivars Taurins’
ters of snow, nippy weather, and through the doors. Be sure to check vital interpretation and rejoice with
the voices of the Calgary Philharthe iconic red Starbucks cups have shinefm.com for more details.
signified that Christmas is just Getting the family to- monic Chorus and four remarkable
around the corner. Individuals in gether to go to the mountains can soloists. Tickets can be purchased
Calgary may say that Christmas be difficult to squeeze into a busy by calling the CPO Box Office at
is their least favourite holiday due lifestyle of work and school. Cal- 403-571-0849 or ordering them
online at tickets.cpo-live.
to the annual winter condicom.
tions that occur; however,
Ring in the New Year a little
Calgary’s infamous winters
early at the TELUS Spark
only add to the Christmas
science centre for Noon
spirit that is shared in the
Year’s Eve. Parents and
city. With over fifty events
children eight-years-old or
that take place, including
younger are invited to spend
musicals and parades, durDecember 31 playing fun,
ing this time of year, there is
interactive games and ensomething for everyone to
joying programs from 11
take part in and experience
am until 1 pm. The event is
this Christmas around the
included free with general
city.
Every year, people
admission or membership.
of all ages head to the Cal Families can also spend
New Year’s Eve at the Calgary Zoo to enjoy hot chocgary Zoo. Zoo Year’s Eve
olate, fire pits, fun games,
features the Zoolights disand the display of 1.5 million dazzling lights. CalPhoto by Karlee Selent plays, a fireworks show, and
gary’s favourite holiday tra- The Ranche restaurant, located in Fish Creek, is all a play area designed for childressed up in celebration of the winter holidays
dren. This event runs from 6
dition features lights twisted
pm until 9 pm on December
around trees, tracing animal
and dinosaur shapes and flashing gary’s Canada Olympic Park 31. Tickets are limited and sell fast,
to music. Back by popular demand (COP) is the convenient and fun so be sure to call 403-232-9300 to
this year is SantaVision. Children solution to that problem. Hills for order tickets.
For those wanting to go
and parents alike will have the op- all skill levels and a half pipe are portunity to Skype live with Santa located just off the TransCanada tobogganing, some of Calgary’s
Claus from the North Pole nightly Highway. COP is open Monday to favourite hills include Glenbrook
Friday from 9 am until 9 pm, and Hill, Kingsland Dry Pond, Maple
until December 23. Starting November 29, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays Ridge Dry Pond, Elliston Park,
Frozen Memories will be dem- from 9 am until 5 pm. For those Richmond Green & Richmond
onstrating ice carvings every that would rather snowboard, les- Park, Stanley Park,
weekend at the Calgary Zoo until sons are available for individuals and Turtle Hill. Be
December 31. Most Friday and of all ages and skill levels. One can sure to Google for
Saturday nights will feature per- take initiative with private lessons directions if these
formances by local Calgary choirs. for families and individuals.
areas seem unheard
Non-perishable food item dona- Calgary’s favourite holi- of and head for the
tions will be accepted for the Cal- day tradition is back to celebrate hills with a toboggary Interfaith Food Bank as well twenty-seven years. Come out gan, inner tube, or
as cash donations for the zoo’s this year to see Dennis Garnhum’s sled. Individuals
2by2 Rebuild the Zoo efforts. Col- stage adaptation of A Christmas are encouraged to
lections bins will be placed inside Carol at Theatre Calgary, where wear a helmet if
the zoo grounds, and for every Stephen Hair will be celebrating they plan on shredfamily donation 2-for-1 admission the twentieth anniversary of his ding some snow
tickets for future zoo visits will be role as Ebenezer Scrooge. The this winter.
With so
given. More details are to follow Calgary Herald claims it “never on both of these events. Zoolights fails to move its audience” and it many winter-apwill begin November 29 and run “feels like the collective start of propriate ideas for
until January 4, excluding Christ- the holiday season.” Playing sold- every family or inmas Day and December 31, from out houses every year, individuals dividual in Calgary,
6 pm until 9 pm. Visit calgaryzoo. are encouraged to order their tick- the only dilemma
com for more details and for order- ets early if they are interested. Visit is deciding which
theatrecalgary.com to find out how event to attend. If
ing tickets.
these suggestions
88.9 Shine FM and Cal- to order tickets.
gary’s Child Magazine are present- Handel’s Messiah returns do not work out,
ing Winter Wonderland at Cardel to the Epcor Centre’s Jack Singer visit calgaryarea.
Palace on December 3 from 12:30 Concert Hall with the message of com and search for
pm until 4:30 pm. Just for the kids, peace and hope that has inspired Christmas events.
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Santa Clauses are
coming to town
By
Najat Omer
away from pancreatic cancer on
There is actually a school March 1, 2009. Taking over the
in Calgary to train one to become Santa School is Nevada’s protégé,
a professional Santa. The three- Jennifer Andrews, who has been
day course costing $500 teaches with Nevada for eight years.
everything one needs to know
“He was always training
“to improve your skills and give me to take over and it’s my desire
you new tools to better entertain to keep that dream alive for him
your clients and put more money and carry on his legacy,” says
in your pocket.” The school offers Andrews.
both voice and acting coaches
Nevada, aka Santa
along with realism clinics where Victor, was inducted into the Santa
they got the chance
Claus Hall of Fame in
to with children “Santa School Santa Claus, Indiana
and reindeer. These trained Santas, last year in April.
Mrs. Clauses, The induction was
skills help to get one
more comfortable elves and even accepted by Andrews
working
live live reindeer, and on his behalf. Canada’s
events.
will create lasting Top Santa recognizes
T h e
memories for that there is more to
school also has your business, being Santa than just
a manual called, customers and throwing on a red suit
All About Being
and pasting on a white
clients.”
Santa-the Manual
beard. After retiring
of Bringing Joy that was written from his job in real estate, Nevada
by the founder of Santa School, used his education diploma from
Victor Nevada. With 536 pages the University of Saskatchewan
full of helpful information, to start Santa Claus School Inc.
advice, and facts, the Santa Claus He was the only full-time Santa
instruction manual is the perfect Claus in Canada. Nevada first
guide to read for aspiring Santas. began portraying Santa in 1985
Readers learn that “the clothes and since then had played Santa
make the man.” The Santa School Claus in Canada, the US, Mexico,
can also provide custom-designed and Hong Kong.
and tailored Santa outfits.
Santa Victor enjoyed
The Santas assembled what he did and with this Santa
over the weekend of October School he made it possible for
12 at the Sandman West Inn to others to as well. Andrews will
attend Santa School. This had continue to run the school and
been the first time the school ran instruct Santas on the finer points
since its leader Nevada passed of being old St. Nick.
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Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School
2013 Christmas gift ideas
The iPad is perfect for streaming the Internet, checking any sort of social media, and
of course playing the popular free games
that are downloadable onto the tablet.
For those young boys, a new video
game system is always exciting to receive.
The new PS4 hit North American retailers
on November 15. Although this gift would
be perfect for any boy, adding a new game
would surely make them quite content. Call
of Duty Ghosts, the newest edition to the
franchise, also hit store shelves on November 15. For any other gaming system, the
game was released on November 5. This
$460 duo is sure to
make any boy a happy
one.
The “Let’s rock
Elmo” from Hasbro is
a gift younger family
or friends will surely
love. Sesame Street
has had a 60% increase
in viewership and has
its highest rating since
2007. This toy is perfect for those children
under the age of six
and it one of the bestsellers at Toys “R” Us.
For only $70, a child
can be playing music
with Elmo every day.
For women, jewellery is always a nice
touch, if one is looking
Photo By Morghan Boakye
Candy canes are a delicious and festive part of the Christmas season to buy a woman a gift,
it is important to open
the LeapPad2, Furby, the Nintendo Wii U, up those fashion magazines and brush up on
LOL Elmo, the Innotab2 Learnings App tab- the new trends. This year infinity scarves,
let, the Lego Ninjago 9450, and of course oversized sweaters, leggings, deep red lipHot Wheels Wall tracks starter set made up stick, combat boots, and of course Uggs are
many parents’ shopping
lists. Last Christmas was
packed with many gifts for
the whole family to enjoy.
Now it is time to
answer the burning question of what to get family
members this year. One
of the most talked about
gifts for 2013 is the new
iPhone 5s. It is newly revised with touch ID fingerprint recognition and
a M7 motion processor
making it a must-have for
this winter. Apple has truly outdone itself with this
new gadget. The touch ID
Photo By Morghan Boakye
is a great feature because
This wrapping paper is perfect for any gender and all ages
it stops unwanted people
from entering into the individual’s phone. also major must-have for women.
The pricing is between $719 and $919, so it Christmas is coming very quickly,
is important to save up for this luxury.
so for all of the Lancers out there procrasti
As well as the famous iPhone, the nating gift shopping, it is time to put down
iPad is also a top-listed Christmas gift this the iPhone and get to the mall. Remember to
year. The gift is a whopping $500, but will go with one’s heart, it is always the thought
surely impress a loved one. It is especially that counts and loved ones will surely apa nice-looking gift for young adults, whose preciate whatever one decides to purchase or
tech savviness has hit new highs this year. make for them.
By Morghan Boakye
Christmas is approaching quickly. It is time to commence looking for that
perfect Christmas gift for loved ones. Individuals must begin to think about what their
friends and family might like this Christmas.
In 2012, the hot gifts were the iPhone 5 or
android, a new tablet such as the famous iPad
or even the Kindle Fire. E-Readers were also
a popular gift for the Christmas season last
year. For kid’s gifts, the McStuffins Interactive Talking Doll, the Crayola light designer, the Fisher-Price Undersea Mermaid,
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November 2013
Yummy, and very easy to
make“mug”nificent meals
By Emma Ohirko
and Libby Kizer
Sometimes one’s cravings take
over, but the effort needed to make batch
of cookies or cake is too often large, so it
is simply given up on. This dilemma can be
easily overcome when one has a mug and
microwave at hand. Anything from French
toast to macaroni and cheese can be made
Directions:
Combine the pasta and water in a bowl and
microwave for two minutes. Do not worry
if the water overflows. Stir pasta. Repeat
this step for another two to four minutes,
stirring the pasta at each two-minute interval. The pasta will be ready once all the water is absorbed and it is cooked thoroughly.
Add milk and cheese. Microwave mixture
for one more minute, stir, and
eat.
Almost everyone has
had one of those nights where a
craving for cake comes to mind,
but the effort to make one seems
rather pointless. Although cake
is not really considered a midnight snack, the mug makes it
easy to make cake at any time.
Ingredients:
1 egg
3 Tablespoons milk
3 Tablespoons sugar
3 Tablespoons oil
Photo by Emma Ohirko
¼ cup flour
Scrumptious French toast in a mug is a deliciously yummy
and simple way to start off a day promises to be amazing 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
3 Tablespoons chocolate chips
in a mug with the basic baking ingredients ¼ teaspoon salt
available. This process usually takes a few ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
minutes and can result in a creation just as
delicious as something that would other- Directions:
wise have taken hours.
Add all ingredients to mug, mix until com
For a quick and delicious break- bined, microwave for two minutes. Voilà!
fast one might want to try making French Now, one can see how simple and
toast in a mug.
Ingredients:
1 slice of bread cut
into small cubes
1/2 of a large egg,
whisked
2 Tablespoons milk
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
Directions:
Place the cubes of
bread in the mug to
form a tower. In a
separate mug, mix the
Photo by Libby Kizer
remaining ingredients
and sweet chocolate mug cake, like hot chocolate, is simple to
and pour over bread. Delicious
make and enjoy on a cold wintery day that is sure to come this season
Cook in the microwave for one minute
or until the mixture is fully cooked. Serve effortless it is to make a scrumptious masterpiece. No need to spend hours slaving
with syrup and enjoy.
If one is looking for a light lunch over a meal with more portions than needor snack on the go, macaroni in a mug is ed and cleaning up an unimaginable mess.
one of the tastier and better ways to go.
Mugs and microwaves are household objects that one can make these anytime, anyIngredients:
where, whether it be at a friend’s sleepover,
1/3 cup pasta
or at one’s relatives house. A meal in a
1/2 cup water
mug is one of the most efficient ways to fill
1/4 cup milk
a craving or to relax with a nice TV dinner.
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Enjoy these “mug”nificent meal.
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Starbucks secret recipes
By Lucy Cheon
and Morgan Falk
Lancers are sure to know the
biggest coffee franchise in the world,
Starbucks. Underneath the menu boards
lies a “secret recipe menu.” Well, maybe
not so secret, but these customizable drinks
are getting hype all over social media. The
FEVER takes a look at some of the more
popular “secret” Starbucks drinks that range
anywhere from a Harry-Potter inspired
drink to a Frappuccino that tastes just like
a candy apple. Any one of these drinks are
sure to appeal to
most Lancers.
Valencia orange refresher, raspberry syrup,
and peach syrup, it does not take very long
to order either.
Ferrero Rocher Frappuccino:
Anyone with a sweet tooth is
sure to know the famous Ferrero Rocher
chocolate, and now they can enjoy it in
a Starbucks drink. Made from a Double
Chocolate Chip Frappuccino or a Java Chip
Frappuccino, mocha syrup and topped
off with whipped cream, it is a recipe to
satisfy fans of chocolate. Any lover of
this well-known chocolate will adore this
Harry Potter
Butter Beer:
Muggles
and Starbucks
alike can rejoice
at this new HarryPotter themed
drink. This wellknown fantasy
drink can be
ordered as either
a Frappuccino, or
as a hot version.
The Frappuccino
version’s most
important aspect
Photo by Morgan Falk
Jim Chen, Grade 12, looks longingly at the folder Tyler Lautner, Grade 12,
is that the base
holds that is brimming with hot top secret Starbucks recipes he found online
needs to be a
crème Frappuccino, made with whole
drink version, and while it has no nuts, the
milk. Skim or 2% milk will mess up
hazelnut syrup makes a fabulous substitute.
the consistency. The other ingredients
Throw in other secret
are caramel syrup, toffee nut syrup, and
Frappuccinos such as a Willy Wonka
topped with optional caramel syrup. The
Frappuccino, Cinnamon Roll Frappuccino,
hot version includes Starbuck’s Toffee
and a Christmas Cookie Frappuccino, and
Nut Syrup, Starbuck’s Cinnamon Dolce
any lover of these icy drinks will have
Syrup, and an optional shot of espresso.
a tasty time trying out new recipes. For
But beware; this
those who prefer
tasty treat is only
hot drinks for the
available during red
upcoming cold
cup season.
weather, they will
find warmth in
Red Candy Apple
drinks like the Chai
Frappuccino:
Cookie Latte, the
The classic
Cadbury Blackforest
red candy apple
Hot Chocolate, the
with a twist – In a
Burnt Marshmallow
Frappuccino! This
Espresso, the
lovely fair treatButterscotch Latte,
turned- drink
and the Chocolate
includes apple
Dalmatian Mocha.
juice, raspberry
There you
syrup, classic syrup,
have it Lancers, a
and a few other
short list on some of
Photo by Lucy Cheon the popular “secret”
ingredients to create
Scarlett students no longer need to spend their customizable drinks
the perfect candy
money on Starbucks to enjoy Starbucks coffee
apple drink.
that can be a new
addition to one’s Starbucks addiction. So
join the Starbucks trend Lancers, and spice
Sour Gummy Refresher:
up the winter season with a unique secret
Lancers who love sour foods
recipe. To find these delicious concoctions,
are sure to enjoy this refreshing take on
all Lancers have to do is Google “Starbucks
the sour gummy worm. It is perfect for
secret recipes,” and a website should show
those who want to get their sour taste buds
up with the name “starbuckssecretmenu.”
tingling. With only a few ingredients:
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Movember gets hairy
By Lucy Javorcikova
Canadians became the largest con
As the month of November rolls tributors to the Movember charities as of
along it brings red poppies, fall leaves, cool 2011, growing their lip sweaters in support
air, and of course moustaches. Yes, Mo- of the cause.
vember is on once again for the month.
Topping the charts in 2012, the
Beginning in Melbourne, Austra- Global Journal listed Movember as one of
lia in 2003 it has become a global movement the top 100 non-government organizations
that has inspired more than 3 million “Mo in the world. This validates the point that
bros” and “Mo sistas” (people who partake individuals can truly make a difference in
in the challenge) to participate across twen- their community and around the world.
ty-one countries worldwide. This month- The foundation has since raised
long event is dedicated to growing mous- $174 million worldwide after spreading out
taches to raise awareness of prostate cancer to South Africa and Europe, and reaching
and other forms of male cancer.
North America in 2006. In 2010, partici
The whole point behind this pants in the United States raised over $7.5
“hairy” event is to “change the face of million, and in 2012 1.1 million people
men’s health.”
signed up to participate, raising up to $95
The Movember Foundation aims million. Clearly all the effort to increase
to increase early cancer detection, diagno- awareness is truly paying off.
sis and effective treatment as well as to re- Not only is a moustache a part of
duce preventable deaths. It encourages men what now seems to be a tradition, the “Mosto not only have annual checkups but to be cars” were launched in 2010 as a interesting
aware of family history and try their best to take of the Oscars. It is an online global ushave a healthier lifestyle.
T h e
history of Movember goes
all the way
back to 1999
when Seven
Nightly News
aired a story
that featured a
group of men
who came up
with the term
“Movember”
as well as the
idea of growing moustaches for charity.
Photo taken by Lucy Javorcikova
The AdelaideLike
Alex
Dei
Count,
Grade
10,
Scarlett
students
can
help the Movember
based
“Movember Com- Foundation by raising awareness and donating their time, effort, and money
mittee” started with eighty men from er-submitted video contest that showcases
Adelaide, and then soon became a nation- the involvement of Movember participants.
Head judge Stan Lee awarded last year’s
wide phenomenon.
The committee also wanted to 2012 “Moscars” to South Africa’s comedy
raise money for the RSPCA (Royal Society duo, Derick Watts and The Sunday Blues.
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). “The Movember Song” was created with
They sold t-shirts with the print and name the pop hit “Call Me Maybe,” by Carly Rae
“Growing Whiskers for Whiskers.”
Jepsen as inspiration. One should definitely
Then in 2004, a completely un- check out the parody.
related group in Melbourne, Victoria con- Another cool feature of Movemceived the Movember we know now. What ber is the International Man of Movember.
later came to be the Movember Foundation This lucky man is chosen from twenty-one
Charity, organized an event where thirty international hopefuls from all over the
men grew moustaches for thirty days to world to wear the crown as well as the face
raise awareness for prostate cancer as well of Movember for a full year. Each man is
as depression in men.
voted by their country at the end of Novem
In 2007 events began in Ireland, ber which resulted in the very first chamCanada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, pion in 2010, Mark Knight from London.
El Salvador, Spain, UK, Israel, South Af- South Africa’s Anton Taylor won the title
rica, Taiwan, and the United States. Fast- in 2011, and in 2012 Chris Thwaites, New
forwarding through the success of the pro- Zealand, won the honour.
gram, 2010 was the year Movember merged Overall, Movember is a great way
with the testicular cancer event Tacheback to show support for cancer and to fight it.
which really helped with the awareness of “It’s getting cold out, better grow that lip
male cancer.
sweater,” states the Movember Foundation.
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November 2013
Youth Volunteer Corps makes its debut at Scarlett with
Scarlett’s Newest Club: The Scarlett Volunteer Society
By Lauren Morris
friends from schools around the city who
also have a passion for volunteerism.
Near the end of November, The
Scarlett Volunteer Society held its first
meeting in Room 112. The club, based on
the parent organization Youth Volunteer
Corps., will provide a much-needed opportunity for students to become involved with
volunteerism that is entrenched within their
Calgary community. Ms. Gill, the club’s
current teacher sponsor, explains that she
became involved with implementing the
club into Scarlett’s club framework because
it will be a “great opportunity for students
who aren’t a part of leadership or involved
in other clubs to make a difference in their
community.” The club’s meetings will be
held every second consecutive Wednesday
at lunch in Room 112. Students who are
involved will become members of Youth
Volunteer Corps., and be added into the
YVC database. This means that students
who participate in the club at school can
also have the opportunity to become a part
of any YVC project that they are interested
in, making Scarlett’s Volunteer Society the
perfect link between in-school and out-ofschool extra-curricular involvement. Interested students should come to the next
meeting, the date of which will be posted
around the school and advertised on LTV.
The club will offer volunteer opportunities that involve students both inschool and out in the community. Some
of the other possible projects, which other
schools have done, include making sandwiches to donate to a homeless shelter,
school clean-up, and charity bake sales. For
out-of-school club involvement YVC projects are often set aside in order to accommodate the volunteering needs of many of a
club’s participants, allowing the club members to develop teamwork skills outside of
school as well as in school.
YVC is an international non-profit
service organization that operates throughout Canada and the US. Through this program youth are offered the opportunity to
partake in a variety of team-based volunteer “projects,” with a variety of interests
in mind, including those with a focus on a
social issue, working with seniors or children, volunteering at a special event, or one
related to sports; some examples of projects
include volunteering at The Salvation Army,
and regular visits to seniors centres, where
volunteers can partake in various activities
including bingo, nail painting, and throwing
birthday parties for seniors.
Around the holidays YVC encourages volunteers to get in the spirit with holiday-based volunteer projects; at Christmas,
for example, YVC hosts such projects as
craft-making during Once Upon a Christmas at Heritage Park, or volunteering at the
Calgary’s Zoo’s Zoo Lights. These projects
can become a meaningful part of volunteers’
lives, and helps students meet a variety of
diversity within the community in which the
volunteers live.
While many other organizations
Ultimately, however, YVC’s greatalso offer opportunities for youth to really
est task is to engage today’s young people
“get out” and get involved in their commuin service opportunities that are not only
nity, YVC is unique in that the events a volchallenging, but also a rewarding and educaunteer signs up for are completely of their
tional experience that will assist volunteers
own choosing. This is perfect for a student’s
in becoming well-rounded individuals who
hectic schedule, as volunteers can search onbecome leaders in their community.
line at YVC’s website for projects that they
YVC offers consistent and wellare interested in that can easily fit into their
organized volunteer opportunities that enlives.
courage youth to explore new facets of their
Signing up for projects is as easy
community that they previously would have
as a click of a button, for when volunteers
had little exposure to. During the summer
have decided on a project they simply click
months, YVC offers extended multi-week
the giant “click here to volunteer” button on
volunteer projects, with the intent that volunteers will have the chance to fulfill
greater accomplishments, and see
the whole picture when it comes
to what the projects achieve.
One volunteer with Calgary’s YVC, Paula Ngo, reflects
upon her decision to become
involved with the program. “I
think that deciding to join Youth
Central and take part in its YVC
program is one of the best things
I’ve ever done. Not only have I
been able to gain new experiences
and make connections, I’ve also
had the opportunity to develop
my leadership skills and grow as
a person. Being on the steering
committee in particular has given
me a purpose, and the outcomes
of the hard work and time I’ve put
into it are rewarding in so many
ways. I would strongly encourage others to join one of the many
programs that Youth Central offers and experience the benefits
for themselves.”
Calgary’s YVC branch
assists schools interested in starting a club by offering support and
guidance to the club’s founders,
and youth volunteers who sign up
in school are quickly incorporated
Photo by Devin Paxman
Vanessa Lim, Grade 12, Sabrina Yu, Grade 11, Alex Le, Grade 12, Mario Mach, Grade 12, Lauren Morris, into the spirit of YVC, partaking
Grade 12, and Mary Gao, Grade 11, are extremely excited about the club’s prospects for the coming year in both school-organized projects
and their own projects with YVC.
the project’s page. Later, they are contacted teerism in that volunteering can take place In school clubs, volunteers are encouraged
by a team leader via email with information whenever: during school, after school, on to serve on teams alongside their peers and
about their project. Team leaders are YVC- weekends and during the summer months.
friends on projects that can be both in-school
trained employees, and oftentimes are uni- YVC was initially created to introduce, fundraisers, and after-school and weekend
versity and post-secondary students who are encourage and support the spirit of volun- projects arranged by YVC.
former volunteers, making YVC a feasible teerism in youth ages 11 to 18. Today, YVC Ultimately, one’s YVC experience
future part-time job for many volunteers.
declares their mission statement as “to cre- is as fulfilling and extensive as one makes it,
YVC also offers a chance for vol- ate and increase volunteer opportunities to and the organization offers the perfect comunteers to assume a leadership role within enrich youth, address community needs and bination between in-school involvement and
the organization, becoming a member of develop a lifetime commitment to service.” out-of-school service work. Although The
YVC’s Steering Committee, a committee Their goals are to meet the unmet needs of Scarlett Volunteer Society is just starting
which in part runs the Calgary branch of the both the community the organization is op- up, it is sure to become a fantastic success,
organization. This is a diverse committee of erating in and of the volunteers, while en- providing a much-needed opportunity for
twenty volunteers who are inspired to make couraging the development of a lifetime students to expand their outreach througha difference both within their community ethic of service within the young people out the Calgary community through fun, enand within the infrastructure of YVC Cal- who volunteer. YVC aims to instill a greater gaging volunteer opportunities that inspire
gary itself.
understanding of, and appreciation of, the them.
YVC was founded in 1987 in
Kansas City, Missouri, through sponsorship by the Heart of America United Way.
Originally, the program began as a summer
program, but became so popular that it was
implemented as a year-round program that
eventually expanded into Canada, and today
has more than a dozen affiliates. Today, at
YVC’s Kansas City headquarters staff recruit and train affiliates, and provide ongoing support to new YVC affiliates that are
just getting started. They assist fledgling
branches in the creation of service projects
that will be effective in transforming both
the community and the youth volunteers.
YVC is unique in its approach to volun-
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Historic holiday spirit
inside Heritage Park
By Gwyneth Manlangit butter, and many more delicious
The holiday season cravings. The buffet is all-youis quickly approaching, which can-eat for $19.95 for adults and
means it is time to get in the holi- $12.95 for a child plus GST.
day spirit. Held at Heritage Park The beloved event adHistorical Village, Canada’s fa- ditionally presents three historimous living history museum in cal family homes that are decked
Calgary, this most visited tour- out with Christmas cheer to share
ist attraction presents Once their Yuletide traditions. As well
Upon a Christmas, an exciting as having fun, guests can also
event that should
purchase gifts in The
not be missed. “Christmas is just Mercantile
Block.
On week- around the cor- The Corner Emporiends from Novem- ner, but at Heri- um, Plaza Mercantile,
ber 23 through De- tage Park Histori- Antiques and Colcember 22, visitors cal Village, it is lectables,
Switzer’s
are able to experimuch closer.” Grocery and Confecence the magic of
tionary, and the Park
Christmas from the past in many Lane Portrait Studio will be full
special holiday activities includ- of memorable holiday treasures.
ing gingerbread cookie decorat- With the costumed resiing, children’s winter games, a dents of the park recreating a prehorse-drawn wagon ride around confederation Christmas, Calgarthe park, snow painting, visiting ians can explore the adventurous
Santa’s Christmas critters pet- path of entertainment with no disting zoo, free skating on Heritage interest. “Travel back in time and
Town Square’s all-weather skating explore from 1860 all the way to
rink, taking part in holiday crafts, 1950 at the Heritage Park. There
joining live theatre for “The Cow- are many of interactive exhibits
hand’s Christmas Carol,” singing and attractions spread over a large
carols at the church, or even visit- area, including a paddle boat and
ing jolly old Saint Nick himself. a train around the park. Heritage
The activities alone
Park is
would make most families want
“The activities g o o d
to visit the park at least once be- alone would make f o r
fore Christmas. Admission prices most families want b o t h
are inexpensive with half-price to visit the park at t h e
coupons available at Safeway
least once before history
and Calgary First Savings. A fambuffs
Christmas.”
ily of four can visit the park for
a n d
the day for under twenty dollars
touraltogether. The doors are open ists giving examples of what life
early at 9:30 am to 4 pm, wel- would have been like in a West
coming each and every guest to Canadian settlement. “We, (my
enhance their holiday enthusiasm. family,) spent a very enjoyable
If one is feeling hungry, day here,” a guest wrote on the
Heritage Park offers an amazing Once Upon a Christmas review
solution to fix guests’ hunger, online. Another review from
at the Once Upon a Christmas last year reads, “A must see durBreakfast Buffet. Voted as one ing the Christmas Season but
of the city’s best brunches by also good any time of year. The
Where Calgary in 2010, visitors younger kids love this place becan enjoy a homestyle breakfast cause there is a lot of space to
buffet at the Wainwright Hotel run. Also try to take in the brunch
(from November 23 – December at the hotel on the grounds.”
Christmas is just around
2) and Gunn’s Dairy Barn (from
December 2 – 23) before ventur- the corner, but at Heritage Park
ing out to enjoy the festivities Historical Village, it is much
of Once Upon a Christmas. The closer. When games, crafts, recremenu lists many favourite foods ational activities, and a delightful
such as peppered bacon, farm buffet are tied up into one knot,
fresh scrambled eggs with aged it is not surprising to see many
cheddar cheese, buttermilk pan- cheerful faces in one location.
cakes, domestic cheese platters With the experience this exhibiwith fresh fruit and berries, baked tion of history offers, it can begoods from The Alberta Bak- come Calgary’s most enjoyable
ery with preserves and creamery place to be during Christmas time.
Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School
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Room renovations on a budget
By Brooke Sherwin and alize them. One of the most com-
cut the letters out of magazine ismon fads this year is turning a wall sues in order to create a different
into a picture wall. Any precious but still pretty look.
photos
of family or
friends,
or interesti n g
photos
found
o
n
Tumb l r ,
can be
printed
off and
added
by Brooke Sherwin
to the A collage of pictures or posters adds uniqueness Photo
to any plain room
w a l l
of memories. If there are not a lot The way a bed is put toof pictures that one would like to gether, can say a lot. One could inuse, rather than covering the entire vest in a unique multicolored cover
wall, one may choose to tape them that can add just the right amount
on in the shape of a heart, or words. of colour to any plain room. BedEither way, spreads can completely transform
this classic any room because they are the
b e d r o o m focal point of the bedroom. Getstyle is to- ting a new bedspread can be great
tally cool because it will totally change the
and super scheme of the room for less than
affordable 100 dollars. Be sure when renovattoo.
ing a room to select a bedspread
Other ways that is loved before picking the
to decorate color scheme, then match the walls
the walls of or wallpaper to the bedding. It is
a bedroom much easier this way.
If one’s bed already has
include lay- ing wallpa- a nice cover, they maybe could try
per or buy- shopping for bed accessories such
ing
song as pillows. Pillows are a great way
Photo by Michelle Hudson
quotes or to add uniqueness to the bedroom.
Christmas lights or paper laterns make any room feel warm inspirations Plus, there are so many different
them.
kinds that you could even try disto stick on the walls. A good way to spruce up When one hears the word wall- playing several together. There is
one’s room a little is to go shop- paper, they may think of a child’s no need to shop in designer stores,
ping for cheap items that you can room, however, there are an abun- and looks for decorations that sell
use to accessorize. Urban Outfit- dance of attractive wallpapers for for three digit numbers, instead, try
ters and Anthropology,
looking at places like
for example, have hunChapters, or even Tardreds of cute additions
get.
As you can see,
for bedrooms. Whether
redecorating a bedone desires dainty holdroom does not have to
backs for curtains, or
a colourful floor rug,
be hard, or expensive.
there are a wide variety
Instead, the process
can be fun and even
of doodads and decorabudget friendly. This
tions that can just add
winter will be the time
a little pizazz to an alto be inspired to find a
ready adorable room.
new look. Whether one
Maybe try looking for a
Photo by Michelle Hudson
creates their own, and
different shaped mirror
to hang on the wall, or a Wall decorations are an adorable way to decorate a blank wall style their room howwall decal to add interest to empty teenagers as well. Maybe try forest ever they would like, or find an
looking walls.
print wallpaper, or a fancy baroque idea online or in a catalogue that
An interesting room is always bet- design. For plain walls, a short and is thought to be just fab, then try
ter than a boring one.
sweet quote from a favorite song or it out! Just know that however one
If the walls in a bedroom movie can fit nicely above a bed or chooses to freshen up their room,
are looking a tad bit bland, there are on a main wall. On a slightly dif- there is absolutely no way they can
lots of things one can do to person- ferent note, some may choose to go wrong.
Michelle Hudson
As the season progresses
one may want to retire their previous bedroom scheme. Although it
is fun to redecorate one’s room,
it can take a toll on one’s wallet.
Here are a few tips to keep bedroom renovations affordable and
worthwhile, with just a few simple
upgrades.
As the winter season
grows near, one may crave a living
space with a warmer atmosphere.
One way to create a more interesting look as well as homey environment is to switch the old ceiling
light fixture to one that is more
fun. A casual chandelier can spice
up any room effortlessly. A popular trend in teen rooms is stringing
Christmas lights or paper lanterns
across the roof, main wall or the
headboard of one’s bed. This can
easily make a bedroom cozy or
classy depending on how you use
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SFGA’s We Scare Hunger is a
monstrously spooky success
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rafiki water bracelets. For every
bracelet sold, one person was able
to receive access to clean water for
Some may say that high
an entire year. The We Scare Hunschool students are too old for
ger project, however, hits a little
trick-or-treating, yet Scarlett for
closer to home, and club members
Global Aid (SFGA) members diswere able to take pride in the fact
regarded the rule and went out
that their day out trick-or-treating
anyway after school on October
for food directly impacted their
31. True, they were trick-or-treatneighbours. In Canada, food bank
ing for non-perishable food items
usage has increased by 20% in the
instead of candy, but students still
last ten years. Scarlett’s contribukept in the spirit and went doortion to this international event is
to-door in extravagant costumes.
incredibly important, and the 520
The event was a huge success and
pounds of food collected will go to
students were able to collect over
serve those in need right nextdoor.
five hundred and twenty pounds of
food to donate
SFGA
to the Calgary
members
Food Bank.
did not only
This is
return to the
the second year
school laden
that SFGA has
with canned
participated in
goods and
We Scare Hununcooked
ger, and this
pasta, but
year’s
event
also
with
was
dramatistories
of
cally more efother peofective than the
ple’s kindlast, with the
ness
and
amount of food
generosity.
collected almost
From
the
doubling. Club
jovial old
members were
couples who
able to hit more
insisted that
houses
and
students not
hiked
around
only
take
large areas of
the requestPhoto by Cassandra Betts
Canyon Meaded
food
Maddie Renouf, Grade 11, sits by a portion of the food collected during the event
ows.
Flyers
bank donawere sent out the Friday before dren for many years, and students tions but also handfuls of Oh Henthe event so that members of the have come to adopt the organiza- ry! bars and twizzlers, to the young
community had the opportunity tion’s core values of empowering mother who looking like she had
to place food bank donations on youth and becoming active local cleaned out her entire pantry and
their doorsteps, and the number and global citizens.
brought it to the door and thanked
For those who are not the club ceaselessly for what they
of plastic grocery bags filled with non-perishable items that students aware of this massive movement, were doing, students were given
found perched on front porches Free the Children was founded a thorough demonstration of the
attached to the little orange flyer by Craig and Marc Kielburger, goodness within the community.
There was rarely a time
blowing in the chill wind was as- when the former was only twelve years old. Craig Kielburger was when a door was opened and the
tounding.
Food was efficiently col- inspired after reading an article in club member’s request was turned
lected using a system that had been the newspaper about a young boy down. The amount of food colhoned the previous year. While being murdered in the child work- lected was certainly an affirmation
some students trekked up and force. He brought the issue to his of the difference that a club like
down city blocks, ringing doorbells classmates, and together they set SFGA can make, but it was also
and racing up sidewalks, students out to eradicate child labour. After a testimony to benevolence and
with vehicles cruised around the being repeatedly told that he was rectitude to the Canyon Meadows
community, picking up the heavy too young to do anything by vari- community.
The club can take pride in
bags of cans, packages and boxes, ous organizations, Kielburger de- so that their teammates did not terminedly created his own group, their achievements and knowledge
have to carry their goods for long and Free the Children was born. that the amount of food collected
distances. Some students chose to Today, Free the Children is active will go to a good cause. They can
bring along little green wagons that in over forty-five countries, and fo- also cherish their own personal
enrichment, and the fact that goodproved incredibly useful for trans- cuses on kids helping kids.
porting food of all sorts.
SFGA has participated ness can always be found in a
Students who participated in a number of their projects. Last world where people are willing to
in We Scare Hunger are part of a year, the club sold artisan-made help people.
By Cassandra Betts
time-honoured tradition that dates
back to 1988. In 2011 alone, over
290 000 students took part in the
We Scare Hunger campaign, and
they donated 833 648 pounds of
food, enough to feed 168 families
of four for a whole year. Originally
created by Dr. Jonathan White, a
professor of sociology and political economy at Bridgewater State
University under the name Halloween for Hunger, it was adopted
by Free the Children in 2000, and
the name was changed to fit with
their Me to We theme. SFGA has
worked closely with Free the Chil-
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Coping with depressive symptoms
By Firdowse Charanek
Teenage years can be
tough. It is perfectly normal to
feel sad or irritable every now
and then, but if these feelings do
not go away or if they becomes
so intense that one cannot handle
them, one may be suffering from
depression. The good news is that
one does not have to feel this way
continually. Help is available.
When depression sets in,
it can feel like no one understands.
About 11% of adults are likely to
difficult for them to take care
of their own children, then they
should find another adult that can
be trustworthy and kind (such as
a relative, teacher, counselor, or
coach). This person can either be
helpful to approach the parents of
the teen or direct one toward the
support needed. There are many
hotlines, websites, and services
that can definitely help the people
that need support.
No matter what, those
who are depressed need to talk to
Photo by Firdowse Charanek
Feeling tired or being unable to sleep are common signs of depression
be depressed according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
According to Harvard Medical School teenagers have even
a chance of getting depressed.
Sometimes depression feels like it
will never lift. It eventually will,
though, and with proper treatment
and healthy choices, that day can
come sooner than later.
To put the feeling of depression into words is very difficult, and every person experiences
it differently. There are, however,
some common symptoms like
feeling sad or angry, crying over
anything, nothing seems fun anymore, not being able to sleep, and
the worst, one may begin thinking
about death.
It may seem like there
is no way parents can help their
children with this problem, especially by nagging and telling the
child to snap out of it. As Will
Smith said, “Parents just don’t
understand, the truth is, that parents hate to see their kids in that
situation. They can feel very frustrated because they do not know
what is going on.”
If parents are abusive
in any way, or if they have problems of their own that makes it
someone, especially if one is having thoughts of self-harm.
Some people may think
it is too difficult to talk and share
their feelings with others especially when feeling depressed,
hopeless, ashamed, or worthless.
It is important to remember that
everyone struggles with feelings like this at one time or another. These feelings do not mean
one is weak or fundamentally
flawed. Accepting one’s feelings
and opening up about them with
someone that is trustworthy will
help one to feel less alone.
Depression is not a fault
that has always been inherited.
There are ways that depression
can be controlled. However, staying connected to friends and family, making healthy lifestyle decisions, and keeping stress under
control can all have a huge positive impact on the mood.
In the meantime, there
may be therapy or medication to
help one feel better. Look into the
treatment options with parents or
a professional. If medications are
being considered, do research before making a decision, as some
antidepressants used for adults
can make teens feel worse.
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Scarlett seniors have a their high school transcripts in time setting for these free movies ev- cess to enjoy whenever they feel
few different options for because it is all directly handled by ery Monday. Yoga is also offered like it.
here every Tuesday at 12:30 pm, post-secondary if they the university.
Orientation week is the
wish to reside in Calgary To review, if one has the Wednesday at noon, and Thursday first of many events which gives
while attending univer- proper grade requirements to en- at 12:30 pm. The Empty Space is new students a chance to learn the
sity. The University of ter the program of one’s choice, a also open for other campus event campus and meet other students in
Calgary is one of these student must simply log onto the bookings and is an area for clubs the process. Once orientation week
options. With 31 800 stu- U of C website, enter in the pro- around campus to hold their meet- is completed, there is Clubs Week
dents, 152 000 alumni in gram they prefer and their country ings.
where students get to go through
151 countries, fourteen of origin, and there it will be, all of MacEwan Hall is another more than 300 clubs on campus
faculties, and more than the specific details of one’s desired venue for students on campus to and decide on the one that best
200 academic programs to program. The website is easy to enjoy. It is available for a great fits their interests. There is Stress
choose from, this school use with tabs at the top of the page lineup of different artists through- Less Week which is an event when
is a great choice for grade carefully labelled for a student’s out the year. Mac Hall is a big ven- stress-relieving activities are orgatwelves.
convenience. Under “program ue with room for 1 800 students nized to give students a chance to
If Scarlett students truly
relax at the end
are interested in attendof the semesing the U of C, they must
ter. Stress Less
quit the procrastinating
Week
allows
and begin applying. Apstudents to take
plication deadlines for
a break from the
books to hang
the university for early
out with friends
admission for Fall 2013
are January 15, 2014.
while enjoying
Students must keep in
plenty of games
mind that to be accepted
organized
by
the university.
for early admission, U
At the very end
of C looks at one’s final
grade eleven marks. This
of the semester
means that grade eleven
there is the annual
Nogfest
students should be concab where stuscious of their marks as
dents can go to
well if wishing to attend
The Den and
the U of C.
The deadline for reguBlack Lounge
lar applicants for any
and finish off the
undergraduate program
semester with
is March 1, 2014. Algreat
friends,
though this seems like
and great food.
plenty of time for stuThe final two
dents to ignore the subevents that the
ject, time is of the esU of C orgasence. The university
nizes annually
accepts earlier applicants
are
Frostbite
over later ones. Contrary
which happens
to popular belief, applyin January and
ing is actually fast and
Bermuda Shorts
easy. For students wantDay which is
ing to apply to the U of
on the last day
C, they must simply go
classes in
Photo By Morghan Boakye of
onto the ucalgary.ca web- These U of A pamphlets are sure to help out anybody in need of some answers about the university April. Frostbite
site, choose “apply now”
is a fun-filled team
and they will be directly requirements” is where Scarlett and is a great place for students to event that students can enter with
linked to a website called students will find out about their get out and experience campus life a chance to win some amazing
personal grade and class require- while enjoying some of the best prices from the many activities that
applyalberta.ca.
At this website students ments.
bands. Getting tickets to the shows are held. Bermuda Shorts Day is a
must fill out a standard Once students have ap- is fast and affordable. Students tradition at the university and it is
questionnaire, fill in their plied, they will have to wait a little can simply check out which bands known to be the biggest party of
current grades, set up a while to find out if they are ac- are coming and buy tickets way in the year on campus.
The U of C has
myuofc account and the cepted into the university. If they advance by
university does the rest. are, the student will be sent an ad- going onto “If Scarlett students truly many
activities
After applying, students mission package in the mail. They Ticketfy.
are interested in attend- and events for
must consistently check must choose to accept or deny the T h e ing the U of C, they must Scarlett students
their account page for any admission, and if they choose to Den is the quit the procrastinating to enjoy. For more
feedback from the univer- accept, they must then set up a reg- most popular
on
and begin applying. Ap- information
sity. The school will send istration appointment time.
the U of C, visit
spot at the U
one little notes and a to- The U of C is jam-packed of C. It con- plication deadlines for the their website at
university for early ad- ucalgary.ca. Once
do list of what one’s tasks with entertainment for students. tains an inmission
for Fall 2013 are there, students will
are.
One of the many places of enter- door lounge
January 15, 2014.”
be able to find con
Students at Scarlett are tainment on campus is That Empty and an outtact information
patio
lucky as U of C will obtain Space which was established in door
the students’ transcripts. 2006. That Empty Space is the and the private Red Room. It has for admission advisors and begin
Students do not have to venue for Cinemania (which is the nightly entertainment, tasty food, their journey into post-secondary.
stress out about getting screening of a movie) and is the and drinks that students have ac- Good luck Scarlett seniors!
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Halloween at Scarlett
During the week of October
28–November 1, 2013, Dr. E.P. Scarlett
High School got into the Halloween spirit
by decorating the halls with bats and
gravestones and hosting a week’s worth
of spooky festivities. Organized by Ray
Prince and her leadership class, Halloween
week brought thrills and chills to all Scarlett
students.
Leadership posted a Halloween
bulletin in the cafeteria foyer to inform
students of the week’s events. All throughout
the week during lunch break, students could
purchase the chance to guess the number of
candies in candy jars, with the closest guess
getting to keep each jar.
On Wednesday at lunch there was
pumpkin bowling and a zombie cakewalk in
the main gym. These two scary events that
leadership ran were activities that were nobrainers to participate in. Pumpkin bowling
was a horrific opportunity for students to
practice their bowling skills. Students used
miniature pumpkins in place of bowling
balls to knock over stacks of water bottles.
The cost for three rolls was fifty cents, and
with a guaranteed prize of chocolate or a
bouncy ball, it was a fun way for students
to spend their lunch. Students participating
in the zombie cakewalk danced their way
towards a prize if the music stopped when
they were on the winning number. Not only
was there the chance to win a prize, Lancers
could have an excuse to find their inner
zombie dancer.
The following day, October 31,
brought the much-anticipated costume
contest. All students and staff were invited
to wear their costumes to school, and
zombies, witches, skeletons, and all sorts of
Halloween creatures roamed the halls.
At lunch, students and teachers
who believed their costumes were the best
in the school headed to the gym for a judged
competition. Those with costumes had a
chance to win in five categories: Funniest,
Scariest, Best Impression, Best Group, and
Best Do-it-Yourself costume, which was
sponsored by the Environment Club.
In the Funniest category, Lisa
Zhao, Grade 11, won with her crash-test
dummy costume. Joseph Michaud, staff,
took the Scariest category with his hairraising “Bill Die the Zombie Guy,” an
undead take on the iconic science video
star. The Best Impression category was a
close call between Quinn Downe, Grade
12, portraying “Thrift Shop” rapper
Macklemore, and Jesse Gyles, Grade 10,
portraying MacGruber from the 2010 film
of the same name. Ultimately, after both
students did their best impersonations, the
win went to MacGruber.
The Group category was filled with
creative ideas, from Mary Poppins and Bert,
portrayed by Summer Bree and Jeff Hudson,
Grade 12, to four Paper Bag Princesses,
Olivia Scully, Sammy Groves, Martine
Syroteuk, and Talya Moser, all Grade 12,
from the children’s book The Paper Bag
Princess. The Best Group award went to the
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles–Mark Coles,
Drake Norton, Bryan Tartal, and Tyler
Ryder, all Grade 12. Finally, both a teacher
and a student won in the Do-it-Yourself
category. The winners were Miranda Micic,
staff, with her umbrella jellyfish and Claudia
Turgeon, Grade 12, who dressed up as a tin
woman.
Halloween week at Scarlett was a
spooky affair with students and staff alike
participating. Between all the contests and
events during the terrifying week, Scarlett
was filled with excitement and energy
that only comes with the creepy and eerie
holiday. This Halloween proved to be a
bone-chilling scare that Scarlett students
will not soon forget.
Photospread and article by
Jessica Morris
and Emily Conacher
Photos by Renate Eng
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Capricorn
(December 22-January 19)
Try living life on the edge this
month. Be rebellious and take some
risks. Do not be too crazy, but also
do not be afraid to have fun. Watch
out for the 28th of this month. There
is no saying as to what will go on
that day as the stars will be aligned
differently than usual.
Aquarius
(January 20-February 18)
Resist the urge to spend money
beyond your means. You may be
tempted to purchase something
that you do not really need. Remember how many hours you had
to babysit to earn that money. Is it
worth it to blow it all on one item?
Pisces
(February
19-March
20)
This month you will have many
opportunities to try new things.
You may be wary because of your
shy nature, but refusing these opportunities could limit you in the
future. This could include talking
to new friends, or taking a class
you thought you might not need
just for the learning experience.
Trying new things will benefit you
in many ways this month.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
You have been torn between two
potential lovers. Your friends will
think that you should go one way
but your morals suggest otherwise.
Maybe you should spend some
quality time with friends and family instead.
Taurus
(April 20-May 20)
This is the month to make important decisions. It is time to start
thinking about your future. When
universities come to visit your
school, take part in the activities.
Explore your options and take the
hint. Maybe take home some university catalogues and booklets to
look at when you have some spare
time at home.
Gemini
(May 21-June 21)
If you’ve been thinking of writing, make sure you get it started
this month. Your mind is sharp and
full of imaginative ideas. Writer’s
block will not be a problem for you
this month because your thoughts
will flow right onto your paper, especially if you are in English, jour-
nalism, or drama this term.
Cancer
(June 22-July 22)
Do not rely solely on technology.
It may not work out the way you
wanted it to. Be sure to save your
work periodically, and if you can,
try writing an assignment by hand
this month. It would suck to lose a
piece of work that you spent hours
working on.
Leo
(July 23-August 22)
With Venus in mid-transit you may
feel a little on the outside. Try engaging more with your peers this
month. There is nothing wrong
with being an introvert, but people
want to talk to you so try to be a
fun person to be around.
Virgo (August 23-September 22)
Exciting things are in store for
you this month. An opportunity
you have been anxiously awaiting
will present itself late this month.
Be bold and take it because it may
never come again.
Libra
(September 23-October 22)
Beware of people who attempt
take advantage of your kindness
and intelligence this month. Saturn is travelling through Orion this
month which means that betrayal
could be brewing in those who surround you. There is nothing wrong
with helping others, but when a
classmate asks you to copy your
math answers due that day, maybe
try nicely pointing out that it was
their job to finish them on their
own.
Scorpio
(October 23- November 21)
A storm is developing in the distance which will create nothing but
trouble for you. Maybe a surprise
math test will shock you this week.
It is important for you to keep your
eyes on the target and make sure
that you remove any unnecessary
elements from your life.
Sagittarius
(November 22-December 21)
You’ve been crushing on that girl
or guy for quite a while now. This
is the time to make a move because
the stars are perfectly aligned with
Mars this month. Remember, love
rewards the brave and it is up to
you to take the next step and make
something happen.
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Beautiful hairstyles for this winter
By Lucy Javorcikova
By Michelle Hudson and
Brooke Sherwin
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ing cream. This product gets rid of perfect lazy day hairstyle. To befrizz, smooths out the hair, and ba- gin, one needs dry hair, and in this
Now that the wonder- sically preps it for the braid. Just case it may be second-day hair. To
ful season of winter has arrived, take a quarter size amount
one’s body often experiences dry- and starting at the ends
ness and flakiness from the cold, work the cream into the
crisp air. Not only does the skin hair. The next step is the
take a beating, but so does one’s reverse braid which is a
hair. Luscious, hydrated locks that normal French braid but inwere once shiny turn dry and dull. stead of putting the strands
But have no fear, there are hair- of hair underneath, put
styles that may help one’s hair them on top of each other.
Continuing on, one
must flip all of one’s
hair upside down and
take a section at the
nape of the neck. DividAll photos by Lucy Javorcikova
ing that into three small- Put a fun spin on a simple ponytale with a
french braid along the underside
er sections, start reverse
French braiding up to
about the crown of the head. prep, spray a dry shampoo into the
Once that is reached, gather the roots, try Fresh Start dry shampoo
rest of the hair into a high pony by Tresemme. Brush out the exwith a clear elastic band. If one cess and start teasing lightly at the
has bangs, feel free to tease roots for added volume, once the
them and pin them back to give crown of the head is teased sweep
this innocent look a bit of edge. the hair over to one side, start fishLightly spray a shine spray if tail braiding.
one wishes and voila, a quick
To perform this braid, place hair
and pretty looking
ponytail.
Another
variation of this
hairstyle is sixties
This sixties inspired pony looks cute yet inspired one. Inis also perfect for school and work
stead of the reverse
braid, simply slick
survive the winter weather.
back all the hair into a
Heat, as one knows, is high pony, then taking
hairs natural enemy. Using heat a large section of hair,
treatments on ones hair in the win- wrap it around the base
ter is double trouble. These hair- of the elastic, pin into
styles will help minimize damage place with bobby pins.
as they are heatless.
Braids
are
The first up-do is a varia- clearly a popular hairtion of the ponytail with an el- style this year, but not
egant, yet spunky reverse braid on just regular braids.
The pinned fishtail shows an elegant side
the underside. Ponies of all shapes Fishtails have beand sizes are all the rage this come quite common to see on the into a low side pony tail using
winter; they can be seen on run- streets. Paired with combat boots clear elastics, then divide the hair
ways, and on celebrities looking and a loose cardigan, they are a into two large sections and start
casual yet
by taking pencil width sections on
sophistieach side, and crossing them over
cated. To
to the other side. Continue this to
achieve
the bottom and secure again with
this look,
an elastic. To finish off the look,
one should
start pulling out small sections of
start with
hair to frame one’s face. Finish
dry, clean
off with hairspray, or a light shine
hair. Next,
spray.
prep one’s
A more advanced variation of the
hair with
fishtail is to make the braid go
a pomade
directly down the middle of the
or styling
head, and finish by rolling the
cream,
braid into the nape of one’s neck,
a highly
then to secure with bobby pins
recom(see images for details).
mended
Four great hairstyles to try out this
one is, It’s The laid back fishtail shows that it does not take much time or winter, not only are they functionstyling to obtain a stylish and sleek looking hairstyle
A 10 stylal, but adorable as well.
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Les différences entre la vie en France et en Canada
Par Emma Ohirko
La France est un des pays le plus
connu au monde, avec plus de quatre-vingt
millions de touristes par année c’est aussi le
pays le plus visité au monde. Une des raisons
pour laquelle la France est une aussi grande
attraction touristique pourrait être qu’il y ait
plusieurs aspects du pays qui sont très différents d’autres pays autour du monde. Le
les rues en pierres et voir ces édifices anciens
et de penser aux gens qui se promenaient et
vivaient là il y a quelques siècles. Il y a des
détails sur les immeubles qu’on ne trouve
pas sur les édifices aujourd’hui, ce n’est
même pas proche.
L’école est une des différences
plutôt significative entre la France et le
Canada. L’école en France n’a presque au-
Tous les photos par Emma Ohirko
L’église du village médiévale de Montbrun-les bains, France date d’environ des années 1100s
Canada partage quelques caractéristiques
avec la France, mais les différences entre les
deux pays sont plus remarquables que leurs
similarités. Les plus grandes différences
entre la France et le Canada sont probablement l’histoire, le système de l’éducation et
la gastronomie.
La France et aussi le reste de
l’Europe ont une histoire beaucoup plus ancienne que celle du Canada par des centaines
d’années. En France ce n’est pas bizarre
d’avoir une maison qui a été construite il y
a 400 ans, en fait c’est très commun. Il y
a des villages complets où tous les immeubles datent de la période médiévale. Dans
certains quartiers de grandes villes comme
Paris, Lyons et Nice il y a des marchés qui
existent depuis plusieurs générations. C’est
une expérience magnifique de marcher dans
cune similarité avec l’école au Canada. Les
journées à l’école en France sont beaucoup
plus longues
qu’ici. Une
journée typique est de
huit heures
le
matin
jusqu’à environ cinq
heure
le
soir.
Au
secondaire
c’est
normale d’aller
à
l’école
jusqu’à six
heure le soir
un ou deux
fois par semaine. L’heure du diner est une d’un diner pourrait être une petite salade, des
heure à une heure et demie, et au diner les patates, du poulet, du pain, un fruit et du froélèves vont manger à la cantine où la nour- mage. Après l’école les élèves prennent leur
riture est souvent dégoutante et sous forme goûté qui peut être n’importe quoi, ça pourliquide. Si les élèves ne mangent pas à la rait être des gaufres, du pain avec du Nutella
cantine ils vont pour manger chez eux et ou un paquet de biscuits. À environ huit heudépendamment de l’école ils peuvent sortir res le soir les français mangent leur souper.
pour manger en ville. En France les notes Le souper est normalement constitué de
sont données sur vingt et souvent les pro- pâtes, de légumes cuit à vapeur ou une salfesseurs sont très stricts quant à la notation. ade, du pain et un peu de viande. Le désert
Ce n’est pas hors
du commun d’avoir
plusieurs élèves qui
échouent leurs examens et leurs cours.
Les matières sont
presqu’identiques
qu’au Canada sauf
qu’il faut prendre au moins trois
cours de langues
et il y a seulement
deux cours de sciences. Aussi il faut
prendre des cours
dans des domaines
comme la musique
ou arts plastiques.
Au lieu d’avoir des
demi-journées
le
vendredi, en France
les écoles ont des
demi-journées
le
mercredi.
Ce
n’est
pas exactement la Construction de ce chateau médiéval en Grignan, France à commencé
nourriture qui est au 12ème siècle et construction c’est finalement finit par le 17ème siècle
très différente entre
les deux pays mais plutôt quand les gens est presque toujours manger mais n’est pas
mangent et ce qu’ils mangent à quelle heure. vraiment ce que plusieurs canadiens croiPour le petit ent être le désert. Un désert en France pourd é j e u n e r rait être du yogourt, un fruit, du fromage ou
souvent les peut-être un petit gâteau.
Même si ces différences sont les
gens man- gent
de plus visibles, elles ne sont pas vraies dans
la
nourri- tous les cas. Quelques similarités entre la
ture sucrée France et le Canada sont la météo dans cercomme des taines villes, certains aspects de la culture
biscuits ou (les vêtements, la musique et les films), la
des pains au langue et la géographie des pays. Il y a pluchocolat. Le sieurs pays autour du monde qui ont encore
diner est gé- moins en commun que nous avec la France.
Peu importe ces différences et resnéralement le plus grand semblances la France est un pays très unique
repas de la avec une histoire très riche qui mérite d’être
journée. Un reconnu et par le fait même un excellent ene x e m p l e droit à visiter ou même y vivre.
La ville de Grenoble, France était établit il y a presque 2000 ans
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couver en 2010, et la chanson « Tu pour former le groupe, Linkup,
es comme ça » qu’il a joué avec la qui a éventuellement gagné tout le
star Marilou quand elle avait seu- concours. Pourtant, le groupe n’a
lement quinze ans. Et bien sur on pas eu le succès escompté, et ils
ne peut pas oublier son rôle comme ont rapidement rompu.
Quasimodo qu’il l’a définitivement Tout seul, M. Pokora a
fait reconnaître.
exploré
plusieurs
Une comé« Il possède une différents genres de
die musicale un peu
confiance et une musique. La majoplus
récente,
Roprésence formidable rité de ses chansons
l’histoire d’un homme défiguré et sa dernière représentation comme
bin
des
Bois,
avec
Des chanteurs de pop et de bossu qui a grandi enfermé dans Quasimodo à Paris en 1998, il a
sur scène ce qui sont des mélanges
M.
Pokora
dans
le
rock sont souvent universellement la cathédrale Notre-Dame de Pa- rapidement commencé à travailler
convient très bien de R&B et de mureconnus, et les fans chantent leurs ris, son seul contact avec Frollo, sur sa carrière solo. Même avant la rôle principal, joue aux présentations sique de dance, mais
il essaie toujours
louages sans cesse. Les vedettes l’archidiacre qui l’a élevé. La co- sortie de son premier album, Ga- maintenant au Palais
devant public. » différentes idées et
des
Congrès
à
Paris.
qui ont eu leur commencement lors médie musicale tourne autour de rou était déjà une grande star au
concepts. Robin des
d’émissions de télé-réalité sont cé- Quasimodo, Frollo, et les deux Québec et en France indifférem- Robin des Bois, est
lébrées pendant tous leur vie, et ils autres hommes qui sont amoureux ment. « Belle, » une chanson de basée sur la légende médiévale du Bois une comédie musicale quelque
continuent fréquemment à pomper de la belle gitane Esmeralda. Ga- Notre-Dame de Paris qui est sortie même nom, mais prend lieu quinze peu non traditionnelle, mais quand
leur gloire en faisant le lancement rou incarne le personnage de Qua- comme un single est demeurée au ans après que Robin et Marianne même loin de ce que M. Pokora
de parfums et des lignes de vête- simodo avec une profondeur et une début des hit-parades français pen- se sont séparés. Marianne a eu un fait habituellement. Les chansons
ments. Cependant, il y a quelques fragilité qui vous fend le cœur. Il dant dix-huit semaines, ce qui lui fils avec Robin, mais Robin, qui dans la comédie musicale sont
modernes et
artistes qui prennent la route la souligne parpour la plumoins fréquentée pour atteindre f a i t e m e n t
part sont du
aspects
leur statut de vedette. Les chan- les
genre pop,
teurs et chanteuses qui participent tragiques de
mais il y en
aux comédies musicales sont par- la pièce et
a quelquesles
mis les plus doués et talentueux apporte
unes
qui
aux
dans l’industrie de la musique. Des larmes
suivent dagens qui jouent dans les pièces ont yeux des specvantage
besoin de certaines compétences tateurs durant
le
format
que les autres artistes manquent. des
chandes
coméIls peuvent chanter, bien sûr, mais sons comme
dies musiils doivent aussi avoir la capacité « Le pape
cales tradide le faire en direct avec des cen- des fous » et
tionnelles
taines de spectateurs devant eux. « Danse mon
comme « Tes
Pour ses raisons, la voix des comé- Esmeralda ».
blessure »
diens des comédies musicales sont chanter
par
voix
souvent beaucoup plus puissantes Sa
Robin
et
Maet percutantes, car ils doivent ap- semble anirianne.
prendre comment établir un lien af- mée par une
M. Popropre.
fectif avec leur audience. En plus, vie
kora
semble
diffileur rôle ne se limite pas seulement C’est
avoir
trouvé
au chant, ils doivent aussi danser et cile à décrire,
sa
place
dans
jouer un rôle, ce qui repousse leurs un mélange
le monde des
limites et les rende de meilleurs ar- d y n a m i q u e
comédies
d’émotions et
tistes en général.
musicales.
Garou, un chanteur qui de beauté. Sa
Il peut apest maintenant célébré partout au voix est très
pliquer son
Canada et en France, a commen- enrouée
et
talent à la
cé son carrière comme chanteur rauque, mais
dance et peut
quand il a reçus le rôle du Quasi- elle est ausfrimer
sa
Photo
par
Cassandra
Betts
modo dans la comédie musicale si douce et
française, Notre-Dame de Paris. tendre. Il sait Elijah Abella, 10ième année, s’habille comme une artiste qui jouerait un rôle en une comédie musicale comme Robin des Bois voix juvénile
devant des
Avant ça, il faisait parti de l’ar- comment la
n’est
pas
prêt
à
abandonner
sa
centaines
de
spectateurs.
Il possède
mée et chantait dans de petits bars remplir avec une centaine de sen- a valu le titre de la chanson la plus
vie
comme
un
joyeux
compagnon
une
confiance
et
une
présence
foret cafés, où il a été découvert par timents et quand on l’écoute c’est prospère dans l’histoire française
ignore son enfant et n’a pas de midable sur scène ce qui convient
Luc Plamondon et offert un rôle comme s’il chantait uniquement jusqu’en 2009.
Son premier album, contact avec lui. C’est seulement très bien aux présentations devant
dans Notre-Dame de Paris. Même pour nous et nous chouchoute des durant son enfance Garou,
secrets « Seul » figure parmi les meilleurs après que son fils est kidnappé par public. C’est évident que M. Poné Pierre Garand, était très
intimes vents de 2001 et reste un des al- le Shérif de Nottignham que Robin kora a un grand talent pour la mu« Sa voix semble
musical. Il a commencé à
à notre bums les plus célébrés de la France. décide de faire des aveux au sujet sique R&B et la dance hip-hop, et
animée par une vie
apprendre comment jouer propre. C’est difficile oreille. Au Canada, c’est reconnu comme de ses responsabilités comme père qu’il s’intègre très bien sur scène.
C’est agréable d’écouter sa voix
de la guitare quand il avait à décrire, un mélange Sa voix un disque de triple platine, et il a et part pour sauver son fils.
M.
Pokora
a
gagné
le
rôle
puissante et perçante dans les deux
seulement trois ans, sous la dynamique d’émotions a d a p - reçu plusieurs prix et récompenses
direction de son père, et ratable et d’excellence. À ce jour, il a sorti convoité de Robin. Contrairement différents milieux, et son talent est
et de beauté. »
pidement après ça il a élargi
émotive onze albums et a attient le statut de à Garou quand il a joué dans Notre- indubitable. La vraie question est
son répertoire d’instruments
est par- superstar international. Quelques Dame de Paris, M. Pokora n’est qu’après les représentations de Rode musique avec l’instruction du faite pour représenter le person- grands moments en son carrière pas un étranger à l’industrie de la bin des Bois, M. Pokora va-t-il depiano et de la trompette.
nage complexe et aimable de Qua- sont le duo « Sous le vent » qu’il musique. Il a déjà sorti plusieurs meurer dans le monde des comé
Notre-Dame de Paris simodo en Notre-Dame de Paris a fait avec Céline Dion en 2000, albums qui ont été modérément dies musicales ou retourner vers
est basée sur le roman classique mais ses talents ne sont pas limités sa représentation de la chanson acclamés, et a été découvert sur ses premiers amours de R&B.
« Un peu plus haute, un peu plus l’émission de télé-réalité Popstars. Peu importe son choix, M. Pokopar Victor Hugo, le même auteur aux comédies musicales.
que Les Misérables. Ça raconte Après que Garou a fini loin » aux jeu olympiques de Van- Pendant l’émission, il a été couplé ra est un artiste doué qui mérite
avec d’autres gars de l’émission l’attention du monde entier.
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Una entrevista de Patricia Carcamo, programa español
CARCAMO: Una de mis aficiones es hacer
Por Michelle Hudson
yoga, trabajar en el jardin durante verano.
FEVER: Hola Señorita Carcamo. Hoy es- Tambien me encanta leer y me gusta experitamos aqui para aprender mas sobre ti y tu mentar con el arte.
vida. Primero
empezamos con
una pregunta
facil. ¿Dónde
naciste?
CARCAMO:
Nací en el Salvador.
F E V E R :
¿ D ó n d e
creciste?
¿Cómo fue la
experiencia?
CARCAMO:
Crecí en El salvador en una
plantacion de
café. Vivi en El
Salvador hasta
los 14 años, a la
edad en que me
mude a Belize.
Photo by Michelle Hudson
Vivi alli hasta Profesora del Grado 10 programa bilingue sentado en su clase de español
los 18 años y
despues vine a Canada. He vivido en Canada FEVER: ¿Dónde has viajado?
por casi treinta años. Viajar es una cosa que CARCAMO: Haiti, Belize, Quatemala,
me ha ensenado la forma de vivir de otras Cuba, Repulica Domincana, Espana, Portuculturas.
gal, Francia, Italia.
FEVER: ¿Si español fue tu primer idioma, FEVER: ¿Por qué decidiste hacerte profedonde aprendiste inglés?
sora?
CARCAMO: Aprendí ingles por inmersión CARCAMO: Decidi hacerme professora
cuando me mude a Belize cuando tenia ca- porque me gusta hablar bastante y me gusta
torce años.
compartir. Me gusta trabajar con la gente y
FEVER: ¿Cuáles son algunas de tus me gusta trabajar con niños y adoloscentes.
aficiones?
Ellos me da mucha energia.
FEVER: ¿Qué te gustas más de ser una logia.
maestra?
FEVER: ¿Cuáles son tus planes para el
CARCAMO: Crear lecciones y estar en fr- futuro de las clases bilingües españolas?
ente de la clase dando lecciones a los estu- CARCAMO: Quisiera conectar el ambito
diantes.
de la escuela con la comunidad hispano
FEVER: ¿Qué crees que son algunas de hablante. Tambien conectar las otras eslas ventajas del
programa español
bilingüe?
CARCAMO: Les
va a abrir puertas
a los estudiantes
para comprender
la cultura hispana.
Cuando se introduzcan al mundo
de trabajo les dara
mas
oportunidades para trabajar en el extranjero. Alberta tiene
muchos contactos
con Latino America en terminos de
negocios.
F E V E R :
Photo by Michelle Hudson
¿ H a b i e n d o Un ejemplo de la arte que hacen los estudiantes del programa bilingue
enseñando
la
clase del programa bilingüe de grado 10 por cuelas bilingues, como Canyon Meadows
primera vez este año, como piensa usted que y Robert Warren, mediante cursos de liderva? ¿Está cumpliendo sus expectativas?
asgo. Me gustaria continuar usando arte y
CARCAMO: Si esta cumpliendo mis ex- tecnologia ccomo heramientas para que los
pectativas. Creo que va bien porque estamos estudiantes expressen sus conocimientos.
integrando tecnologia con el arte y la litera- FEVER: Gracias Señorita Carcamo por
tura. Los estudiantes estan ganando mas flu- compartir tus historias, y responder a las preidez en espanol escrito y conversacion.
guntas. Esperemos que la programa bilingue
FEVER: ¿Qué cambios harías hasta ahora? española continúa yendo según lo planeado
CARCAMO: No cambiaria mucho. Quiero y crece en los años que vienen.
continuar integrando literatura, arte y tecno-
Por Isabel Fernandez
Cuando le pregunte, Ana Sánchez, en esos momentos vimos los mejor de los
quien vive en
seres human,
Hoboken, New
en los peores
Jersey,
dijo
tiempos.”
que la súper
En lo que se
tormenta Sanrefiere a la redy unió a toda
construcción,
la
comuniAna
decía,
dad, “era muy
“hay
tres
gratificante,”
compañías de
decía
Ana,
construcción
“había
dos
que ya están
calles, Hudcambiando sus
son y el calle
materiales en
once, quien telas nuevas cania luz porque
sas que están
ellos estaban
construyendo.
conectados al
Ahora no hay
mismo
cenmadera en las
tral eléctrica, Una foto satelital de huracán sandy lanzado por NASA casas, estamos
y cuando nos
usando cemendescubrimos eso, ellos empezaban a poner to para muchas cosas, como los pisos y alguregletas, café, y pasteles afuera de sus casas. nos de los paredes, también todos las cables
También, los restaurantes que cocinan la eléctricos están arriba de la línea de agua.”
La tormenta Sandy ha afectado a
barbacoa gratis.”
Hoboken, tienen una relación con muchas personas en el último año, pero unió
el mar, por el rio Hudson, Anna también a la comunidad en la reconstrucción del fudecía, “fue terrible en muchos maneras, pero turo.
Super tormento Sandy: Las personas afectadas en dia
tramo de costa más cercana a sus hogares a
las 7:45 de la noche en el 29 de Octubre, en
una vigilia ‘La costa de la luz’. A lo largo de
la costa de Jersey, en un triunfo simbólico
sobre la oscuridad y los problemas que llevó
Un año después de la tragedia de la
tormenta tropical Sandy en Nueva York, se
mantiene el luto por las victimas que murieron en el 29 de octubre,
2012. Con un total de
181 victimas fatales.
El trueno de
Sandy fue la más destructiva tormenta de
2012. El huracán inundó el sistema del
metro a lo largo de la
zona, imposibilitando
el transporte en muchas areas. Muchas
casas y edificios no tuvieron electricidad por
muchos días.
Con
tantas
victimas, la tristeza
y el luto todavía están presente un año Algunos daños a los casas cerca a la costa en el 29 de octubre
después, y para honrar a todas las personas a Sandy.
Un año después en la noche del 29
que fallecieron durante la tormenta, en Stat- en Island, Nueva York, los residentes que de Octubre, se repitió la vigilia en homenaje
ya están afectados encendieron velas por el a las victimas.
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TOPSHOP throws a grand opening party in Calgary
By Amanda
saving card. This
could be said that any- difficult to ignore notice. It is beaucard was the best
thing with upbeat mu- tifully decorated and puts one in a
part since one
sic gives energy, espe- very chic mood. The high-fashion
On Saturday, November could use it to
cially at this time of vibe may overwhelm some, yet
2, the popular U.K. brand TOP- save up to $50.
the day. For all the in- excite others. It is difficult to come
SHOP cut the ribbon, and officially T O P die lovers, there were out without a rare find.
became a part of The Hudson’s Bay SHOP does not
This store has also been
unique tracks slipped Company and more generally, Chi- simply go about
in during the playl- known to be shopped by celebrinook Mall. Early Saturday morn- opening a new
ist. Overall, the music ties, thus intensifying the appeal of
ing, a crowd of about 400 people store
without
greatly enriched the its merchandise. Promotions and
waited around the store, eager to a large party
sales are hard to come by, but once
event.
No party can be found could be considered a gift
attend the grand opening party.
though, and they
At 8:30 am the lineup to went all-out with
thrown without some on their own. The next time at the
get into the store was already quite live music, perexclusive guest stars. mall, have a peek, or risk missing
large and was still growing steadi- sonally-served
A few models well- the chance of enjoying what might
ly. Some individuals even slept food and drinks,
known from “The Or- just be the latest gossip in Cowoutside the mall or rented a hotel as well as special
dinary Peoples Blog,” town. Good luck and stay classy.
close by in order to get there on guests. Anyone
including Ania B, Paul
attended
time. It was advertised that the first who
ConPhoto by Amanda Seyler
200 people in line would receive was well-taken- TOPSHOP displays their new collection to the multitude of eager buyers r a d ,
an exclusive Lucky bag with good- care-of: the staff
a n d
ment they received.
ies inside. This bag included TOP- was friendly and sociable, making
Alyssa
Lau,
were
As this event
present.
These
took place in the
were
morning and con- models
tinued into the late strutting around
afternoon, TOP- the store like it
SHOP graciously was a catwalk,
brought all the cus- showing off their
tomers delicious TOPSHOP style.
hors
d’oeuvres, Wearing platform
cupcakes,
pop- heels or oversized
corn, and heart- pastel coats, they
shaped
candies. definitely inspired
After waiting in many to buy the
pieces.
line for so long, fashion
many customers As for those who
were thirsty, so knew the models,
pictures
TOPSHOP deliv- many
were
taken
and
ered water bottles
and glasses of lem- autographs were
onade as refresh- given. This highfashion factor enments.
The DJ kept the hanced the party,
hype alive and and made each
played
popular customer feel like
tunes and remixes. a V.I.P.
Photo by Libby Kizer
T O P Brianne Vanderkuip, Grade 10, is super-excited that TOPSHOP Calgary has finally opened The music made
the tension fade SHOP is now
Photo by Amanda Seyler
away, and soon al- permanently open
SHOP merchandise, a catalogue sure everyone was satisfied with most everyone forgot about stand- in Calgary. It is Customers impatiently wait for their turn to enter
for the brand, and a TOPSECRET the experience as well as the treat- ing in line counting the minutes. It eye-catching and TOPSHOP at its anticipated grand opening in Chinook
Seyler
and Libby Kizer
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Ender’s Game thrills audience with amazing storyline
By Karlee Selent
Ender’s Game kicks off with the
thought-provoking line, “When I understand
my enemy well enough to defeat him, in that
moment, I also love him.” Based on a cult
1985 science fiction novel by Orson Scott
Card, Ender’s Game. This big-budget adaptation stars Asa Butterfield (Hugo, The Boy
in the Striped Pyjamas), Ben Kingley (Shutter Island, Iron Man 3), Adigail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine, Zombieland), Viola Davis
(The Help, Extremely Loud and Incredibly
Close), and features Harrison Ford’s return
to space after a thirty-year hiatus.
The film takes place fifty years after
Earth suffers a devastating attack from the
Formics, insect-like aliens that are set on
either conquering or destroying the planet.
Their efforts failed, though millions of humans died during their invasion, and the
planet has been awaiting the Formics’ return
ever since. The powers that be decide that
children are the planet’s best chance of survival, training them to take charge of the International Forces. The film revolves around
The Battle School, a giant space station that
orbits the planet where children are raised on
war games and taught the laws of engagement to prepare for battle. More specifically,
the film follows the journey of one special
child, Andrew “Ender” Wiggin, who may or
may not be humanity’s saviour.
Ender is a remarkable twelve-year-old that
possesses vast intellect and great emotional
maturity.
Though he has the unnatural talent
for tactical thinking, he is very troubled. He
is bullied because he is a third child at a time
when families are limited to two offspring,
and ridden with pressure because he is being
put through a training programme that both
his brother and sister failed at. Ender can be
both selfless and selfish, and while initially
he does not believe in violence, he quickly
develops a disturbing taste for it.
Ender’s training is heavily manipulated by
his mentor, Colonel Hyrum Graff, played
by Harrison Ford. Graff immediately sees
Ender’s potential, and many of the most
interesting scenes involve conversations
between Graff and Major Gwen Anderson (Davis), the teacher responsible for the
psychological well-being of the cadets, or
“Launchies.”
The primary problem of this film is
structural: not enough time is spent in making the audience feel the emotive horror of
the Formics’ initial invasion, and the paranoid dread that it inspired in the wider population. Instead, the film becomes about the
workings of motivation in Ender’s training
Anderson, meanwhile, is there to question
these barbaric methods, wondering what the
emotional and psychosomatic fallout will
be from treating children like toy soldiers.
These characters make for some spellbinding scenes: Ford stern as Graff but also hinting at the man’s humanity, and Davis with
compassion personified, the film’s beating
heart.
Through these games Ender and
his fellow cadets learn tactics and strategy,
and while this action was somewhat confusing in the novel, director Gavin Hood brilliantly realises these sequences onscreen,
the games concise and clear, the camera
floating over, under, and around the children as they battle. Hood
also wrote the script, and
while he nailed the war
games, elsewhere he has
made some changes that
may annoy fans of the
novel. The time frame
over which the story is
staged has been reduced
from six years to one,
so the audience does not
meet Ender as a six-yearold but rather at twelveyears-old, never really
getting a sense of the imPhoto by Dillon Selent pact that spending half of
Andrew “Ender” Wiggin has the potential to save humanity
his life at Battle School
regime.
has on Ender.
Ford’s character is a puppet mas- Hood had also downgraded the involvement
ter, ruthlessly manipulating Ender. He be- of Ender’s siblings Valentine and Peter, who
friends the boy then abandons him, praises play a much more important role in the novEnder, then isolates him and turns the other el, Valentine is kind and considerate, Peter is
Launchies against him. Graff does not see a violent brute with potentially psychopathic
Ender as a child, but rather as “a thorough- tendencies. Their influence on Ender, and
bred” or more precisely as a pawn in a game his fear that he might one day follow in the
for the future of humanity. “Let’s see how footsteps of the latter rather than the former,
he handles rejection,” he bellows on one drives much of the narrative in the novel, but
occasion and “I don’t care how he’s feel- is unfortunately somewhat lost on-screen.
Hood fares better with the film’s
ing. I want him to toughen up” on another. finale however. Without going into detail,
the ending looks spectacular onscreen, and
packs a very emotional punch when its consequences are considered. In building to this
emotional finale, he is aided enormously by
the performance of his lead actor. Butterfield
has delivered fine performances in the likes
of, but here he excels, capturing Ender’s
spirit, strength, bravery, and vulnerability.
The character’s empathy allows him to understand, anticipate, and even love his enemy, and Butterfield captures this emotional
intelligence, leaving the audience with no
doubt that Ender is the kind of boy on whose
shoulders humanity’s survival could one
day be placed. On top of that, he effortlessly
goes toe-to-toe with Ford and Davis, and at
times ends said scenes victorious.
The acting elsewhere in the film
leaves a little to be desired however. Heilee
Steinfield makes little impression as sharpshooting cadet Petra, and Moises Arias is
horribly miscast as the bully Bonzo. Jimmy
Pinchak delivers a one-dimensional performance as Peter, playing up the violence but
failing to capture the character’s pain, while
Kingsley is unconvincing as former war hero
Mazer Rackham, overacting when a little
understatement might have gone a long way.
All of this makes for something of a mixed
bag of a movie; one that is gripping when
Ender is interacting with his senior officers
but laughable when with his fellow cadets,
and one that is fascinating when bouncing
around the Battle Room, but disappointing
while on Earth.
The result is a thought-provoking
film that is smarter than the average blockbuster, but one that never quite fulfils the
potential of the novel it is based on. Butterfield’s performance is worth the price of admission alone, however there is a thrill to be
had watching Ford return to space, and the
film’s denouement is likely to stay with the
audience long after the credits have rolled.
Ranger’s Apprentice is a fun and unique novel series
By Jessica Chen
Ranger’s Apprentice by John
Flanagan is one of the lighter fantasies on
the shelves, but that takes nothing away
from the quality of it. Taking place in a
medieval alternate-universe called Araluen,
the novels are told mainly from the point of
view of Will, who starts out as a fifteen-yearold boy. He is apprenticed to Halt, a member
of a medieval intelligence force called the
Ranger Corps of Araluen.
A medieval intelligence force
works surprisingly well for the series.
Rangers are exceedingly good at blending
into the background and archery, and it is
almost entirely believable through years of
practice and a camouflage cloak. The only
fantastical elements are gone early in the
series, making it unique in that it is more of
an alternate history than a true fantasy.
The first novel, The Ruins of
Gorlan, was published in Australia in 2004,
and the series ended with the publication of
The Royal Ranger on November 5, 2013.
There are twelve books in the series; eleven
novels and a book of short stories (that had
been intended as the last book). Through
these twelve novels, Will grows up and
makes a mark on the world, becoming a bit
of a legend in Araluen.
Because they are a great deal
lighter than other popular medieval fantasy
series, they are quite fun to read. The
humor is one of the strongest points in
the series, especially after the fifth book.
All the characters enjoy poking fun at one
another and making sarcastic comments
even in some of the most serious situations.
Ranger’s Apprentice is not all light-hearted,
however; the characters come close to death
several times, but manage to wiggle out of it.
Another strong point of the series
is that the author knows quite a bit about
military tactics during the Middle Ages and
it shows. Flanagan executes all his battles,
sieges, and fights quite well, describing them
in enough detail for a reader to understand
what is happening, but not so much detail
that it becomes boring—there is either action
or humor when tactics are explained.
The world is based on medieval
society, yet there are a few differences:
Araluen society’s gender equality is almost
as good as it is now and there is coffee
(which was not found until the sixteenth
century). The coffee itself is a running joke
in the series. The fact that the books have a
somewhat lighter tone makes a good break
from darker fantasy series, but it does not shy
away from some darker parts of medieval
society either. The countries in Ranger’s
Apprentice correspond roughly to European
countries, which makes it quite easy to keep
track of the different cultures and languages
in the world.
The novels have relatively
disconnected plot arcs, with some arcs taking
up one book to resolve, others taking two
novels and the first spanning four novels. All
of them are interesting to read about and the
action is fast-paced when it needs to be.
Ranger’s Apprentice’s best novels
are books seven to ten: The Kings of
Clonmel, Halt’s Peril, and The Emperor of
Nihon-Ja, but the other novels are excellent
as well—those three books are just the best
of the series. The Royal Ranger, though
good, brought a new character into light and
focused more on her despite the book being
the last time fans would ever see the older
characters in a new adventure.
Though Ranger’s Apprentice is
relatively unknown, it is an excellent series
and rather entertaining.
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The new Hobbit film Danganronpa the Animation Redominates box offices view: students kill or be killed
By Emily Zeng
The second Hobbit film,
The Hobbit: The Desolation of
Smaug is set to be released in Canadian theaters on December 13.
Already fans are foaming at the
mouths in anticipation for what is
promised to be an amazing film.
Warner Brothers, Metro Goldwyn
Mayer, and New Line Cinema
have released many hints of what
to expect, including Giant Spiders, Smaug, and even the return
of Legolas.
Based on JRR Tolkien’s
The Hobbit, this film will again
star Martin Freeman as Bilbo
Baggins, Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Benedict Cumberbatch as
Smaug, and Richard Armitag as
Thorin Oakenshield. Martin Freeman is known to have appeared in
The World’s End (2013) and The
Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
(2005). He also plays John Watson on BBC’s Sherlock, along
with Benedict Cumberbatch, who
plays Sherlock himself.
Peter Jackson is the director of this film, as well as the
director of the previous Hobbit
movie and the Lord of The Rings
trilogy. He has won three Oscars,
and has been nominated for nine
Academy Awards overall.
The first Hobbit movie
in the trilogy, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey received mixed
reviews when it was released.
While on one hand, the film was
an excellent return to the world of
Middle Earth with “faithful adaptation that sticks to the same tones
and themes of the source material,” says a review on Rotten Tomatoes. Many believe the film to
have taken far too long for such a
short part of the book though. On
Rotten Tomatoes, the average rating was only 65%, although the
percentage of audience likes was
much higher at 82%.
The Lord of the Rings
trilogy, again directed by Jackson and also based on Tolkien’s
novels, fared far better against the
critics. Proclaimed to be among
the highest-grossing film series of
all time, it received a 94% average on Rotten Tomatoes, and tied
with Ben-Hur and Titanic for the
total number of Academy Awards
won for a single film with The Return of the King, the third and final movie of the series, receiving
eleven Oscars.
Knowing that, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is
not likely to match up to the high
standards set by Lord of the Rings.
The fact that this film is directed
by Jackson may also greatly inflate people’s expectations further
than the film is able to fulfill.
There is a reason for
these incredibly high standards,
though. Most fans believe that this
film will be better than the previous one, particularly as it will take
place just around the climax of the
story. The company will travel to
the great warrior, Beorn’s house,
through the dark forest of Mirkwood, where they get captured
by the giant spiders, then elves,
to Laketown, and eventually, into
the dragon, Smaug’s, lair. The appearance of Smaug is greatly anticipated, as he was shown briefly
in the first film.
All in all, this looks up to
be one of the best films that will
come out this year, and fans cannot wait until December 13.
By Helen Trang
“Danganronpa: Trigger
Happy Havoc” is a murder
mystery visual novel released as a
PlayStation game that was recently
turned into an anime. The game
was originally released in Japan
for the PlayStation Portable on
November 25, 2010 and was later
put onto iOS and Android devices.
Two manga adaptations and two
spinoff novels have been published,
and during July and September
the television anime adaptation
by Lerche aired. The story starts
with the main character, Makoto
Naegi, acceptance at the most elite
academy in the country. Hope’s
Peak Academy is a prestigious
school in which all of the students
are at the top in their respective
fields, and considered the best of
their generation. Naegi feels like
he is the luckiest person in the
whole world because he believes
that he has no special skills and
definitely is not recognized as the
best at anything. After he arrives for his
first day at school, and shortly after
he meets the rest of the students,
they come to the realization that
the school has been shut from the
inside and absolutely no one can
escape. A robotic stuffed bear,
commonly known as Monokuma
or Monobear, tells them that he
wants to play a game; if any of
the students to leave, they must
kill one of their classmates and
not get caught. After each murder,
they will hold something called
a “classroom trial,” where they
can find one person guilty. If they
guess correctly, the murderer will
be executed by Monokuma, and
if they guess incorrectly everyone
else will be executed, allowing the element, but keeps the plot clear,
The characters in Danganronpa
murderer to leave the school. Monobear,
however, are all very unique and special.
has made it very clear that if they Of course, because they are
do not wish to leave the school attending Hope’s Peak Academy
they will be able to stay, and all they are recognized for something
of their basic needs will be taken particular. Junko Enoshima, for
care of; however, an offer like this example, is the Super High School
to a group of fifteen teenagers, Level Fashion Girl. The other
who were
offered a
chance to
study at a
prestigious
academy
and were
expecting
a peaceful
high school
life
and
instead
b e i n g
forced to
live in a
Photo edited by Helen Trang
cage. Monokuma lurks the halls of Scarlett looking for his victims
For
such a dark plot, the anime is characters also are the Super High
surprisingly calm. All of the School Level of their own fields.
students are composed and are sure All of the characters also have
that they can make it out of the very well-written back stories, and
school without killing anyone… at during the time between murders
least until the first murder occurs.
the characters get to know each
Of course the mechanical other and uncover more of each
mastermind simply cannot allow a other’s back stories. Danganronpa
the
stalemate to occur, and gives them all a motive to kill for, which is Animation is a suitable anime for
exactly how their calm mood is those that enjoy murder mysteries,
and has a fantastic plotline and
broken up. “Danganronpa: Trigger visuals as well. After the anime,
Happy Havoc” is more of an there is a visual novel, two
interactive visual novel rather than mangas, and two spinoff novels.
a video game, and it is very similar The art in this anime is absolutely
to how “Phoenix Wright: Ace spectacular, which goes along well
Attorney” was made. Video games with the captivating story. All in all,
like that are difficult to convert into although Danganronpa is thirteen
anime; however, Danganronpa the episodes long, it is guaranteed to
Animation was executed very well. keep anyone on the edge of their
It still maintains the video game seat.
YouTube Music Awards showcase music in a new way
Frances Ha star, actress
Other winners generated they had no idea what to do with
as Being John Malkovich
By Wenonah North Peigan such
(1999) and Where The Wild Things Greta Gerwig started the show off from the 60 million votes were them in front of the camera.
The 215 000 people who
tuned in on November 3, 2013 to
the YouTube Music Awards hosted
by comedian, Reggie Watts and
actor, Jason Shwartzman, were
treated to what some call, a chaotic
mess because of its unplanned
nature and lack of organization
within the show.
YouTube uploaded a
video entitled, Announcing the
first-ever YouTube Music Awards,
on their channel on September 30,
2013. The show would be directed
by Spike Jonze
Jonze is famous for films
Are (2009) commented on the
inaugural event to Billboard.com,
“None of us have done anything
live before or an awards show – in
a way we’re all like amateurs on
YouTube ourselves, making our
first video. So even if it’s messy,
it’ll be live.”
The hour and a half long
broadcast was live streamed on
YouTube from a warehouse in New
York City that was transformed
into stage space for Eminem,
Lady Gaga, Arcade Fire, and other
performances that were billed as
“live music videos.”
as the protagonist of Arcade Fire’s
“Afterlife” in a video directed by
Jonze, in which she breaks up with
her boyfriend then performs an
emotional interpretive dance.
Lady Gaga’s performance
of her single, “Dope” was
considered a low-point in the
broadcast to 4 000 viewers who
tuned out after her off-key singing
and awkward staging.
Eminem, who won Artist
of The Year, performed a wordperfect version of his new song
“Rap Good,” filmed in black and
white for the broadcast.
Girls Generation’s, “I Got a Boy”
which took home Video Of The
Year; Taylor Swift who scored a
win for “I Knew You Were Trouble”
in the YouTube Phenomenon
category that recognizes songs that
generated the most fan videos; and
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis who
won YouTube Breakthrough, for
artists with the greatest growth in
views and subscribers.
One of the evenings
most awkward moments came
when Parks and Recreation actress
Rashida Jones handed off live
babies to the hosts to hold, when
The hosts of the evening,
Watts and Schwartzmen had to
fend for themselves throughout the
evening without scripts even when
they, along with viewers watching
from home had no idea of what
would come next in the unplanned
event that was supposed to allow
for spontaneity but only succeeded
in coming off as awkward messy.
The YouTube Music
Awards was an unplanned,
unscripted, messy, yet fun event
that took another step forward
in advancing technology in the
modern world.
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An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth is out of this world
By
Maggie Corwin
Chris Hadfield’s new book, An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth, released
on October 29, has captured the attention of
readers worldwide. It is a memoir focused
on his accomplishments in the area of space
exploration, particularly his experiences
aboard the International Space Station during Expedition 35. The book, however, is
much more than what the summary implies;
rather than being a dry autobiography, it utilizes a mixture of humour, valuable life lessons, and interesting information about the
ISS in order to capture the reader’s attention.
Hadfield is a famous Canadian astronaut, who was the first Canadian to do a
spacewalk, and was also the first Canadian
commander of the ISS during Expedition
35, lasting from March 13 to May 13. In the
past year, he has been largely responsible for
raising the public’s interest in outer space,
by taking pictures of both Earth and the ISS,
as well as filming numerous videos while
on the space station, and posting both using
various types of social media. He announced
his retirement on June 2013, shortly after the
end of his final expedition aboard the ISS,
and decided to publish this memoir in order
to reveal his journey to becoming an astro- there is still a reasonable amount of backnaut. Currently, the book has received great ground information provided. The first part
reviews all over the world.
of the book, in addition, also imparts plenty
The
of wisdom about ordinary life
memoir starts
on Earth. For example, An Asoff with a reltronaut’s Guide stresses the
atively brief
importance of preparing for
summary of
any eventuality, no matter how
how Hadfield
unlikely. For an astronaut in
got to be the
particular, not knowing how to
famous astrorespond to a certain situation
naut he is tocould be disastrous.
day. It reveals
As mentioned previously,
that his inthe main focus of the memoir
spiration for
is Expedition 35. Starting off
becoming an
with a description of the preastronaut was
flight procedures, the book
seeing
the
elaborates upon the expedition
Moon landitself; details about everything
ing in 1969,
from how the space station
when he was
functions to the experiments
nine
years
found aboard it are included.
old, as well
Of course, there are numerous
as describing
fascinating details about the
his path to beeffect that weightlessness has
Photo by Maggie Corwin
coming an ason everyday activities – even
Hadfield’s An Astronaut’s Guide to Life simply moving from point A
tronaut. Although the on Earth is now available in book stores to point B requires different
main focus of the book is Expedition 35, motions than on Earth.
Arguably the best aspect of the
book is its focus on the people involved in
space exploration, particularly Expedition
35. Through Hadfield’s descriptions, the
reader is able to perceive the other members
of Expedition 35, as well as others mentioned in the book, as authentic human beings, and not just as cogs in the machinery of
the expedition. Additionally, Chris Hadfield
elaborates on how he felt during the Expedition. Just like any experience, the physical
reality of what happens is only half of it –
the other half of an event is one’s reaction.
Even someone who has no particular interest
in space would be able to relate to Hadfield
and his feelings regarding space exploration
and being commander of the ISS.
Overall, this book is an outstanding
read. The humour interspersed throughout
the memoir serves to hold the reader’s interest, while the information contained within
is presented in a fascinating and captivating
way. Despite its initial appearance as being
geared only towards people interested in
space, An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth
is a valuable read for anybody who wants to
see life from a different perspective, and the
stories it includes can be related to by nearly
every person on Earth.
Glenbow Museum returns for another exciting season
By Yuwei Xia
and western heritage while giving people an
Boasting over a million artifacts introduction to international cultures.
and 28 000 works of art, the Glenbow is one The Glenbow Museum has three
of the largest museums in Canada.
floors of exhibits. The second floor features
It started when a wealthy lawyer exhibitions that change every few months,
and entrepreneur, Eric Lafferty Harvie began the Asian art exhibit, and also the Discovcollecting artifacts that represented the his- ery Room, a place where children can do
tory and culture of Western Canada as well exhibition-related art activities. Currently,
as from around the world. Over many years, there are two exhibitions on the second floor,
he developed an extensive collection that Transformations: A.Y. Jackson & Otto Dix,
reflected Aboriginal peoples, frontier explo- which compares the effect of war on the two
ration,
men’s work
westand Made
e r n
in Calgary:
life,
The 1980s,
Asia,
featuring
West
the unique
Africa,
art styles of
South
Calgary in
Amerithe 1980s.
On the
ca, and
islands
third floor
in the
there
are
Pacific.
three
exHarhibits. Mavvie’s
ericks: An
p a s Incorrigible
History of
s i o n
f o r
Alberta is
history
a dynamic,
Photo by Yuwei Xia
a n d
diverse exThe minerology exhibit on the museum’s fourth floor showcases rocks
culture from all around the world, including this beautiful quartz from Brazil hibition that
i n presents
spired him and his family to donate the mas- the story of Southern Alberta. Instead of
sive collection to the people of Alberta at just dates and names, the interactive gallery
the Glenbow Museum in 1966. Today, these shows our province’s history through the
artifacts help to preserve Canadian identity story of forty-eight mavericks – adventur-
ous and brave men and women. Next, is the founder to be “Where the World Meets the
Niitsitapiisinni: Our Way of Life Blackfoot West.”
Gallery that presents the culture,
values, and history of the Blackfoot people who inhabited the
northwestern plains of Alberta
thousands of years prior to the arrival of Europeans. Finally is the
Native Cultures from the Four Directions exhibit, which compares
the unique lifestyles of different
aboriginal groups in Canada.
The fourth and final
floor also contains three exhibits.
Treasures of the Mineral World
features a depth of minerals not
only from Alberta but also from
around the world. From rocks that
glow in the dark to beautiful crystals, this gallery provides a great
sampling of mineralogy. Where
Symbols Meet celebrates west African achievement by recognizing
their unique cultural groups and
the Warriors exhibit presents the
people and technology involved in
wars through five groups in history: the First Nations of the Plains,
Maoris, Samurai, Medieval Europeans, and contemporary societies.
Today, these artifacts
help to preserve Canadian identity
and western heritage while giving
people an introduction to internaPhoto by Yuwei Xia
tional cultures. The Glenbow continues to carry on the vision of its The modernist art collection features many diverse pieces
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The People’s Choice Awards are
returning to kick off the new year
By
Gwyneth Manlangit
Emotion-charged, action- it intrigues readers and non-readers
packed, heartbreaking are just a alike. The themes in the novel are
few words to describe, Allegiant, so broad that it takes something
a novel filled with romance, from every genre: romance,
selflessness, bravery, friendship, suspense, action, science fiction,
and rebellion. The raw emotions history, and everything in between.
permeating the novel make the Yielding many successful
dystopian universe relatable to all novels is a difficult task, especially
readers. Veronica Roth manages when introducing a new world
to get to the roots of humanity, to readers. The world developed
portraying both the admirable within Roth’s first two novels
and despicable attributes of is further expanded upon in the
humanity. The factions were concluding volume, providing
genetic manipulations to alter some much-needed context for
the less desirable qualities: “fear, previous events. In the first two
low
intelligence,
dishonesty, novels, the characters are kept
a g g r e s s i o n ,
mostly isolated
selfishness.” As with “...brave but cruel, within a single
any extreme though,
city,
and
in
intelligent but
too much of a positive vain, peaceful but Allegiant
they
thing can produce
finally get a look
passive, honest
negative results and but inconsiderate, at the world
consequences.
By
its walls.
selfless but stifling.” beyond
overemphasizing
a
The
characters
virtue something is
discover
a
lost: brave but cruel, intelligent but strange, yet civilized universe
vain, peaceful but passive, honest they never imagined could exist
but inconsiderate, selfless but beyond the fence: a world that, to
stifling.
the readers, is the only world they
Many authors begin know. Roth manages to detail a
writing at a young age, the talented world that is in contradiction with
author of the Divergent Trilogy, the only one known to humans.
Roth, has been writing for half of In Allegiant, Roth introduces a new
her life. At the age of twelve, she point of view through the main
realized she was too old to play male character, Tobias, allowing
pretend, so instead she decided to the reader to gain valuable insight
write it. During her winter break into his character, thoughts,
in her senior year at Northwestern and motivations. His viewpoint
University, she wrote her first gives the reader another frame
novel, Divergent. This young of reference through which to
adult, dystopian fiction novel was view the world, events, and other
published on April 25, 2011 and characters and therefore provides
after its rapid success, including contrast to Tris’s perspective
Readers
who
have
the Goodreads Favorite Book of 2011, her career skyrocketed. After become accustomed to Roth’s fasther massively popular first book, paced, cutthroat writing style will
Divergent fans excitedly awaited appreciate the unconventional,
the second novel in the series, dark, and twisted plot of Allegiant.
Roth does not shy away from
Insurgent.
Insurgent,
like
its difficult subject matter or difficult
predecessor was a major success, plot points, which lends a gritty
and she was the 2012 Goodreads sense of realism to this final novel.
winner for Best Young Adult Roth portrays war as it really is, in
Fantasy and Science Fiction. all of its pain and glory, and her
With its cliffhanger ending, and characters are not spared from the
Roth’s previous New York Times realities and impact of it.
Those who appreciate a
Bestselling successes, fans could happily-ever-after ending may be
not wait for the third.
Leading an adamant non- disillusioned by the conclusion
reader to believe in the magic of this novel, but those who
of writing is a daunting, but the appreciate a bittersweet, realistic
Divergent trilogy is a series so ending will find great contentment
expertly written and executed that in Allegiant.
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Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs
When celebrities are all were crowned the hosts for the upglammed up, battling each other coming PCAs, which will feature
and competing face to face to win an astonishing fifty eight categothe award they are nominated for, ries, from “Favourite Movie” to
all sorts of crazy and exciting situ- “Favourite TV Bromance” which
ations can happen. The People’s sets to be a fantastic night for TV,
Choice Awards have always been film and music fans everywhere.
many’s favourite award show due The question is, who
to its sensational
exactly
will
offerings. When “When this award cer- walk away with
this award ceremony returns for its a PCA? Of
emony returns fortieth year to start off course, Miley
for its fortieth 2014, a handful of sur- Cyrus is recyear to start off prises and excitement ognized with
2014 on Janunominawill be revealed as it three
ary 8, a handful
tions for her hit
only gets better each singles, “We
of surprises and
year...the
anticipation of Can’t
excitement will
Stop”
be revealed as discovering the owner and “Wrecking
it only gets bet- of each award increases Ball.” Flasheach day.”
ter each year.
ing back to the
B e Video Music
fore the Oscars and the Golden Awards in late August, the young
Globes, whose winners are decid- female pop icon will face Robin
ed by industry panels, the public Thicke once again, as they comcan take advantage of voting for pete against each other in the
their favourite actors, TV shows, “Favourite Album” category with
movies, music, and more in the Cyrus’ debut album of Bangerz
annual People’s Choice Awards. and Thicke’s of Blurred Lines.
“You voted, and voted, and voted, Also, “Roar” singer Katy Perry
for your favourite People’s Choice may walk away victorious with a
Awards pre-nominees,” said the total number of five nominations.
Singers are not the only
network in a statement, urging the public to vote for their entertain- celebrities entering the doors of
ment industry favourites before the PCAs. Sandra Bullock picks
the December 5 deadline. The an- up five nominations including
ticipation of discovering the own- two for Favourite Duo (one with
er of each award increases each Gravity co-star George Clooney
day to watch the award show live and the other with The Heat’s
on television from Los Angeles. Melissa McCarthy.) Another no
Two Broke Girls stars table nominee, Robin Williams,
the veteran comedic man who
won his first PCA award in 1979
for “Favourite Actor” in a new
TV Series for Monk and Mindy,
is competing in the same category again twenty-five years later
for his role in The Crazy Ones.
In television, despite the
fact that ABC’s Modern Family
winning “Outstanding Comedy
Series” at the Emmys for the past
four consecutive years, Fox’s musical comedy Glee, walks away
with the most nominations at a
grand total of eight, including “Favourite Network TV Comedy.”
When it comes to an
award, no matter who one battles
against, there is no holding back.
Former best friends Disney queens
Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez
will face off in the “Favourite
Female Artist” division. The pair
were best friends until an unknown
reason caused them to fall out in
2010. Lovato will also be competing against her fellow X-Factor
US judge, Britney Spears, in the
“Favourite Pop Artist” category.
The wait for the approaching People’s Choice Award
will be long, but knowing that the
level of excitement and shock will
be at the maximum level, it will
all be worth it. This award show
only happens once a year, and is a
chance to bring entertainment lovers together in their living rooms
concentrating on a flat screen,
cheering for their favourite artists
and actors to give their name to
the nominated PCA.
By Misha Mustaqeem
The level of violence is also high.
The film is very gory, and is not
recommended for younger audiences. This movie is rated 14A,
and despite the rating, the entire
movie is far more shocking than
Elysium, which was rated similarly. An 18A rating would have been
more appropriate.
Nevertheless, the film is a
masterpiece. The film, despite being marketed as a thriller, is actually quite horrific because it builds
levels of psychological horror before shocking one with blood and
gore. Forget Insidious, this is a film
that is really going to scare an audience. Levels of psychological horror, mixed with a thriller themes
that look generic until one looks
closer, makes this one of the year’s
best films. I give this film a perfect
ten out of ten.
Prisoners is a dark masterpiece
Prisoners puts the viewer in the shoes of the father of a
family whose daughter has been
kidnapped during Thanksgiving.
Despite being three-hours long,
Prisoners keeps audiences on the
edge of their seats.
Prisoners stars Hugh
Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal in
their strongest roles to date. Jackman plays Keller Dover, a father
who rightly becomes very angry
with the suspected perpetrator who
has an extremely low IQ.
His performance as a father dealing with a incredibly difficult situation is not only genuine
and convincing, but also heartwrenching.
Gyllenhaal’s performance as the
police detective who is trying to
solve the kidnapping is unforgettable, and genuinely spectacular. He
does the best performance of his
career since 2001 cult film Donnie
Darko.
The plot is also very
original, despite the kidnapping
cliche (think, Taken series and
Commando) that is overridden by
original ideas and thoughts. The
plot will leave one guessing who
the true kidnapper is, and what the
motive behind the kidnappings is.
The plot is reminiscent of a David
Fincher film, Zodiac, in which the
detective must find the Zodiac killer.
The flaws are minor. The
plot is a little bit difficult to follow and relate to, but when one
becomes attached to the main character, Dover, it becomes far easier
to follow the story.
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Rush: everyone is accelerated forward by something
By
Helen Trang
Rush is based off of a true story of
Formula One adversaries James Hunt (Chris
Hemsworth) a handsome British bad-boy
rock star, and Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl) a
pragmatic Austrian with zero social skills
1976 World Championship title. Rush is as
much of a character piece as it is an actionpacked racing film. Like most racing films, it is difficult to keep the audience captivated without
them feeling like the plot is awfully repetitive. Surely many people that went to see
Rush left the theatre complaining about
the repetitive nature of the first forty-five
minutes. Of course, a portion of the racing
scenes featured shots of either Hunt or Lauda in their cars, and that can become boring
and repetitive; after all, it is just a bunch of
men stuck in cramped cars with helmets on.
Filmmaker Ron Howard and screenwriter
Peter Morgan, however, managed to keep
the audience captivated. From the point of view of someone
who personally does not enjoy films that feature racing, Rush was fantastically filmed.
All of the elements of the movie came together wonderfully, and kept most of the
audience on their toes, wondering whether
Hunt or Lauda would come out on top.
Even when they are not on the track,
the film manages to keep the viewer’s attention. Lauda and Hunt are both interesting
characters, and it is absolutely fascinating
to track their onscreen relations. Although
the pair have more of a foemance rather than
a bromance, it is interesting to watch how
far their rivalry drives the two. Hemsworth
(Hunt) and Brühl (Lauda) are fantastic male
leads for this film, and both make their roles
come to life. Throughout the movie it is difficult to try and root for just one of them
because they both have qualities that make
them lovable characters. While Lauda is the
underdog that everyone showers with affec-
tion, it is evident that Hunt is also dealing
with some issues, be it the drug abuse, the
alcoholism, or the infidelity.
While the male characters have so
much presence and purpose in this film, the
female characters are found to be lacking;
they are almost like props used to make the
male characters look better. Of course that is
the role of a supporting character, but none
of the main female characters do anything
that really makes them stand out on their
own. Rush earns its R rating from Hunt’s
constant womanizing (his personal motto:
“Sex: Breakfast of Champions”) and Lauda’s tendency to use the F-word. Additionally, the constant danger lurking also factors
in. Howard is definitely not shy about showing the damage to flesh and metal. Just like
Hunt likes to say about his car, “It’s just a little coffin, really, surrounded by high-octane
fuel all around – for all intents and purposes,
it’s a bomb on wheels.”
Rush is a must-see for anyone who
enjoys racing movies, and even people that
do not like them. In addition, the casting
choices for this film are golden, although
perhaps it would be best to watch it without
the presence of family, in particular without
parents, just because of the R-rated themes.
her best friend. Her family hides Max
Vandenburg in the shallow basement of
their house. Liesel’s family struggles to
make ends meet and struggles to keep Max
a secret. Liesel’s brother dies on the way to
Munich, and at his burial she steals her first
book: The Grave Digger’s Handbook.
Over the course of several years,
the power of words. At one point, Liesel
ends up watching the Nazis burn books.
She rescues one of them, burning herself
in the process. Books give the story life;
without books, The Book Thief would not
have its plot. The book itself even makes
the argument that Hitler would have been
nothing without the power of words. On
a popular novel are the descriptions Zusak
uses. The Book Thief uses figurative language
constantly to great advantage. Imagery is
used on almost every page. In the hands of
a different author it may have seemed like
too much, but Zusak’s writing style makes
all the imagery seem perfectly in place.
The metaphors used to describe
the characters make them vivid and distinct:
Rosa has a “cardboard face;” Hans’ eyes
are silver; Max’s hair is “like feathers;”
and Rudy has “hair the color of lemons.”
All the characters are easy to fall in love
with. Rudy deserves a special mention; he is
exceedingly charming. At the beginning of
their friendship, he constantly teases Liesel
with “How about a kiss?” but he is happy
with just being Liesel’s friend, and her
partner in crime later on in the novel.
A film was created starring FrenchCanadian actress Sophie Nelisse as Liesel,
Nico Liersch as Rudy, Geoffrey Rush as
Hans, and Roger Allam narrating the story as
Death. It had a limited release on November
15, 2013, but no word of a widespread
release in theatres has been announced yet.
Most fans were eager about the prospect of
a film. There were also some who worried
about the translation of a novel about the
power of words to a form of media that uses
images to get its point across.
Reviews have been generally
positive, and Zusak himself says he enjoyed
the film. It may be a bit of a wait before the
film is available to the general public, but the
novel is available to read, and it may very
well be the best way of experiencing The
Book Thief.
Photo by Helen Trang
Drew Miller, Grade 11, also shares a rivalry with Niki Lauda, and will assure that she comes out
on top during the race towards the 1976 World Championships beating both Lauda and Hunt
and an itchy middle finger. The story is
based around the two of them vying for the
Zusak’sThe Book Thief steals the hearts of readers
By Jessica Chen
According to the narrator, The
Book Thief by Markus Zusak is “a small
story, really,” which it is, in a way. Set
during World War II, it is about a girl named
Liesel Meminger, and about other people
in her life, the most important being her
foster parents Hans and Rosa Hubermann,
Max Vandenburg, and her best friend Rudy.
They live in a town called Munich on a
street called Himmel Street. The story rarely
ventures from this street.
The Book Thief is also a grand
story. For one, it is narrated by Death.
Death is introduced as clearly not being the
stereotypical image of Death. Instead, Death
is portrayed as being tired of people dying,
tired of war, and even tired of himself.
Death’s character creates an interesting
perspective on how the war is viewed.
Death’s voice is unique as he is a
very clearly a narrator. He provides third
person omniscient perspective for much of
the novel, but he interjects his own opinions
and stories in first person. Sometimes, he
uses black humor to get his point across. He
also gives readers glimpses of the future, at
one point spoiling the ending of the novel.
Death’s voice also constantly comments on
humans and their resiliency as well as their
cruelty. Death is immortal—his heart beats
in a circle, he explains, and “humans, if
nothing, have the good sense to die.”
The motif of books are what make
the otherwise typical WWII plot unique.
Liesel is given off to foster parents at the
beginning of the story. She meets a boy
named Rudy Steiner who quickly becomes
Photo by Jessica Chen
Because of its emotional story and writing style, Zusak’s novel is adored by many book lovers
she acquires several more books, with
varying degrees of importance to her, and
Liesel begins writing one herself. Death
eventually gets his hands on the manuscript.
Significant emphasis is placed on
a happier note, Liesel finds comfort and
strength in the power of words and books,
preferring to steal books rather than food
(much to the disbelief of Rudy).
What makes The Book Thief such
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The Laramie Project brings Calgary schools together
By Emily Conacher
On Wednesday, October
subsequent trial of his murderers
brought international attention to
the need for hate crime legislation
and minority protection, as well as
or unprofessionally produced in
Calgary and involves an enormous
cast of characters. As well, the
play has the additional challenge
Photo by Stephanie Rip
The cast of The Laramie Project stands for the final staged reading of the play at Western Canada High School
30, the drama departments of Dr.
E.P. Scarlett, Western Canada,
Queen Elizabeth, and Lester B.
Pearson came together in the
theatre of Western Canada High
School to collaborate on a staged
reading of The Laramie Project.
Over forty drama students from
the four schools contributed their
acting skills to the production,
including nine students from
Scarlett: Michaela Brodkin, Joanna
Gasior, Alexa Mackell, Aleem
Khan, Sergio Montanez, Rebecca
Dollard, Cyrus Robinson, and
Brandon Page, all Grade 12, and
Rhiannon Perry, Grade 11.
The Laramie Project,
written by playwright Moisés
Kaufman, is a true story that
chronicles the lives of the citizens
of Laramie, Wyoming, after
the brutal murder of one of the
town’s citizens, Matthew Shepard.
Shepard’s murder was widely
declared a hate crime due to the fact
that he was gay. His death and the
sensitive, and at times very mature,
subject matter. Past adaptations
of the play have fallen victim to
protests and boycotts.
Instead of staging a full
adaptation of the play, which
would require many hours of
effort dedicated to rehearsing
and creating sets and props, the
four schools decided to produce
a staged reading–a version of the
play where the actors have their
scripts with them onstage and
verbally interact with each other
but do not physically interact with
each other. As Laramie consists in
large part of interviews, it is well
suited to such an adaptation.
The students who chose to
participate began preparations for
the reading in September. Nearer
to the performance date, they
attended three intensive rehearsals
under the play’s professional
director from the University of
Calgary, Kevin McKendrick. The
actors displayed a great degree of
comfort with the script after only
three rehearsals, never missing a
cue and rarely stumbling in their
delivery.
Admission to the play
was taken on a pay-what-youcan basis. The play was attended
by numerous students, parents,
and teachers from each school.
Scarlett’s own QSA (QueerStraight Alliance) also attended.
On the whole, The Laramie
Project is an important work with
an impactful message. It provided
an excellent opportunity for drama
students from all across Calgary
to get together, collaborate, and
bring a worthwhile final product
to the stage. This production of
The Laramie Project turned out
to be a great success, speaking
to the talent and dedication of
the drama department of Dr. E.P.
Scarlett and, more importantly,
the drama departments of Calgary
high schools as a whole. Hopefully
there will be future collaborations
between Calgary high schools to
follow up The Laramie Project.
contributing to wider publicity and of dealing with ideologically
attention for the LGBT (Lesbian,
Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender)
rights movement in America and
around the world.
Five months after
Shepard’s death, Kaufman
and his fellow members of
the Tectonic Theatre Project
went to Laramie. During the
next year, they conducted over
200 interviews with Laramie’s
citizens on the subject of
Matthew Shepard. The play is in
large part paraphrased from those
interviews; therefore, it shows
every point of view and opinion
on the subject in a manner that is
relatively unbiased.
In January 2013, the
drama teachers of several Calgary
high schools started thinking
about producing a collaborative
adaptation of The Laramie
Project. It was an ambitious
Photo by Stephanie Rip
goal, as The Laramie Project
Students from Scarlett, Queen Elizabeth, Western, and Lester B. Pearson gather to rehearse for the final performance
has never been professionally
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Theatre Calgary brings The Great Gatsby to the stage
By Brooke Sherwin
and Marivi Amesty
The Great Gatsby is a shocking
love story with many quirks, highs, and
lows. It has captivated audiences and readers for many decades. After revisiting the
big screen in a new adaptation in 2013, it has
re-sparked the interest of youth worldwide.
Recently, Theatre Calgary has adapted the
novel for the stage by Simon Levy.
This novel was published in 1925,
during the Roaring Twenties, a time when
the fun and leisure were high priorities on
everyone’s list. The novel is set in Long
Island and often describes the startling differences between lavish country life and the
working-class lifestyle in the city.
Nick Carraway is a young man in
his prime who moves back to New York
City after fighting in World War I. There he
reacquaints himself with his distant cousin
Daisy, who also lives in New York. Daisy is
rich and leads a leisurely lifestyle, but she is
unhappy with the outcome of her life. Nick
also meets his elusive neighbor, the mysterious Gatsby, who throws lavish parties in
the hopes of seeing the love of his life once
again.
With many diverse roles in The
Great Gatsby there have to be a range of actors to portray these characters in the way
they were originally cast. The characters were
brought to life by actors Jonathan Young,
who plays the role of Nick Carraway, the
narrator and main character of the story, and
the mysterious
Jay
Gatsby,
played by
Bob Frazer.
The
production was
exceptionally focused
and
the
performers
were able
to captivate
the
audience
for
over
two
hours
of
the performance.
The stage
of the Max
Bell Theatre
was
transformed
into a modern, elegant
base
that
was slightly
altered for
different
settings.
From a classy country mansion with marble
columns to a prestigious downtown hotel,
was composed during the time period of The
Great Gatsby.
Photo by Brooke Sherwin
Louis Andrade, Grade 11 and Kelsey Simpson, Grade 10, bring back the spirit of the jazz age with period-appropriate attire
the set for this play was versatile and cre- The costumes accurately representatively used. A beautiful spiral staircase and ed fashion during the twenties. Women’s
a built-in water fountain were a few of the flapper dresses were mimicked by Judith
many surprises that were incorporated into Bowden, costume and set designer, and rethe play. The set
flected the exdesign demontravagant lifestrated the lavstyle of the rich.
ish and decadent
The hairstyles
lifestyle of the
were kept true to
twenties for the
the era, with alrich.
most all actressMusic
es either sporting
was an essential
short bobs, or
part of culture
tying their hair
and
everyday
up. Glitter was a
life during the
constant in many
twenties,
and
of the costumes,
the music of the
lighting up darkproduction was
er hues of fabric
integrated beauand adding an
tifully. A small
extra sparkle in
jazz
ensemble
others.
consisting of a
As one
piano, trumpet,
can see, the proand
trombone
duction of The
accompanied the
Great
Gatsby
already excellent
was a phenomeperformance.
nal show, incorThe
ensemble
porating modern
played throughand classic elePhoto By Marivi Amesty
out the produc- Sergio Montanez, Grade 12, wearing 20s-inspired
ments into the
attire
tion and even did
fundamentals of
a rendition of George Gershwin’s “Rhap- the story. It was appealing to the eyes and
sody in Blue.” The music added to the cul- ears and overall a great adaptation of the
tural enhancement of the performance, as it story.
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ALICE in WONDERLAND
Photos by Emily Conacher
Photospread by Jessica Morris
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The musical RENT started out as
RENT is, in its entirety, a
a small workshop in New York. It became musical about living life to its fullest and
the ninth-longest running musical on appreciating the people in one’s life before
Broadway when it closed in 2008. Jonathan they are taken away. One of the lines that
Larson wrote RENT, spending years of is repeated most throughout the song is the
his life focused on writing the musical. It line “No day but today,” and it may be one
became a reality in 1993, quickly building of the most iconic and inspiring lines from
up to what RENT was when it opened a musical filled with them. The song “Will
three years later. The musical is based off I,” sung at a support group for people with
Giacomo Puccini’s
AIDS,
repeats
opera La Boheme,
the lines “Will I
but the original
lose my dignity?
opera has become
Will
someone
overshadowed by
care? Will I wake
RENT’s popularity.
tomorrow
from
T h e r e
this nightmare?”
are seven main
And though it is
characters in RENT.
the shortest song
Mark and Roger,
in the musical, it
who
are,
quite
is among the most
literally,
starving
powerful.
artists, with Mark
T h e
as
an
aspiring
show and Larson
filmmaker
and
received
the
Roger an aspiring
Pulitzer
Prize
for
Photo by Jessica Chen
musical artist. They RENT is a powerful, beautiful, and musical Drama and three
have an occasional and moving experience for all who watch Tony
Awards.
roommate,
Tom
Almost ten years
Collins, who comes
after
RENT
back on Christmas Eve—the start of the opened on Broadway, a film of the same
musical—and quickly meets Angel, a name was made directed by Chris Columbus.
genderqueer drag queen, and they open up Most of the original cast members came
to each other immediately. Mimi, a local back to make the film: Anthony Rapp as
dancer, introduces herself to Roger near Mark, Idina Menzel as Maureen, Adam
the beginning of the story as well. Mark’s Pascal as Roger, Wilson Jermaine Heredia
ex-girlfriend, Maureen, calls asking Mark as Angel, and Jesse L. Martin as Collins.
to help her, which is how Mark meets RENT closed on September 28, 2008, after
Maureen’s current girlfriend, Joanne. twelve years and over 5000 performances
The story takes place over the course of a and the last performance was filmed and
year, with the bulk of it the week between released on to DVD.
Christmas and New Year’s Day. Angel,
There are many great songs in
Mimi, Roger and Collins are HIV-positive the musical. A particularly famous one
or have AIDS, which is a tribute to Larson’s is “Seasons of Love.” The song “La Vie
friends, some of whom were HIV-positive Boheme” is upbeat, complete with dancing
as well.
on the tables in most productions. For the
RENT was due to start its first characters, it is a pure celebration of taking
preview off-Broadway on January 25, whatever life gives them and running with
1996. Larson never got to see his musical on it. “I’ll Cover You,” a duet between Collins
Broadway, though; he died of an aneurysm and Angel, is among the sweeter songs in
on the day it was due to open. The cast at the musical. Each of the characters have
the time agreed to stage the musical sitting solos, and “One Song Glory” is one of the
down as a tribute to Jonathan Larson, but best. It is about Roger’s goal to write one
by the time they got to “La Vie Boheme,” great song before he dies.
a high-energy number near the end of the
Though RENT discusses many
first act, the cast performed RENT as it heavy topics, it manages to remain
was meant to be performed—but without optimistic to the end. It is a beautiful
costumes. It was transferred to Broadway musical, and has a message that everyone
soon, and opened on April 26.
should listen to: “No day but today.”
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What happens in band
class stays in band class
By Lauren Hunter
who gave their lives for our peace and for
Band at Scarlett is an exciting and those who lost someone in the war, through
event-filled class, ideal for those who wish our music. We will never forget them and
not only to spend ninety minutes a day play- with our music, we can channel our thanks
ing music, but who wish to gain a group of and memories through sound.” The music
tight-knit friends for life. This year’s band strengthened the mood of the assembly and
classes have already participated in a num- played a significant part in the outstanding
ber of exciting events, including the Vic ceremony.
Lewis Band Festival, the Remembrance Day The Jazz Jam is an event to show
Ceremony and the Jazz Jam. Later this year off the talents of grade 10, 11, and 12 jazz
all students will be participating in the Al- bands and is an event that all students are
berta International Music Festival, the senior welcome to attend. The Jazz Jam is an excelmembers will be traveling to Seattle and the lent opportunity for students to expand their
grade tens will be going to Edmonton. The musical horizons through improvisation. Luschool will also be hosting their fundraising cas Campo, Grade 11, says that “Not only
big band dinner dance, Moonlight Knights, does it help students with their musicality,
in April.
but it also helps build confidence since you
The Vic Lewis festival, which ran are standing in front of a crowd of people,
from November 1 to November 3, was a fun- trying to hide the fact that you have no clue
filled weekend
what you are doing.”
where
grade
He also states that,
10, 11 and 12
“Students also develband students
op leadership skills
attended many
since they are the
instrument-speones that decide how
cific clinics, as
the song will go. If I
well as concerts
were to summarize
and rehearsals.
the Jazz Jam in one
This trip was
word, it would be innot only a great
teresting.”
Later this year,
opportunity to
the grade 11 and 12
further one’s
band classes will be
musical abilflying out to attend
ity and to learn
Photo by Igal Novogrebelsky
to play as an Vic Lewis festival was a great time on and off stage a festival in Seattle.
ensemble, but
This festival will be
also an excuse to spend the weekend in Can- an amazing opportunity for Scarlett’s symmore with friends. The trip was a hit with all phonic band, wind ensemble and choir to
students, and there was some aspect of the showcase their talents and dedication. The
festival for everyone to enjoy.
tour will also include a stop in Whistler to
Jessica Young, Grade 11, states that compete in the Heritage Music Festival,
her favourite part of the trip was “getting to which the ensembles normally enter every
spend time with friends, without having to other year.
worry too much about school,” whereas Igal Although the grade 10 band class
Novogrebelsky, also Grade 11, says “the will not be participating in the Seattle trip,
best part of the trip was getting to understand they can look forward to going to Edmonton
my instrument in a more in-depth and funda- for their chapter of the AIBF. This trip will
mental way. I feel as though I have grown as be a great opportunity for the grade 10s to
not only a musician, but as a person, and this showcase their talents and become closer. It
band trip will be something that I will never is a great way for them to finish off their first
forget. Thank you, Vic Lewis, for constantly year at Scarlett and is always plenty of fun.
One of the final events featuring
reminding me of the value of music and how I can better the world with only a humble Scarlett’s band is Moonlight Knights, a funsaxophone.” The annual Vic Lewis Festival draising dance held in April. It is an annual
trip is one that all students enjoy, and is defi- event that typically raises most of the money
used for new instruments and other supplies
nitely a highlight from this year in band.
The November 8 Remembrance for the band. This dance is an excuse to get
Day Ceremony was a wonderful event to dressed up and make memories with friends
commemorate Canada’s fallen and current- and benefit Scarlett. Make sure to buy tickets
ly-serving soldiers as well as veterans, and this year for a fun night of dinner, dancing,
having the Scarlett symphonic band playing and great music.
Band is a wonderful elective with
definitely enhanced the experience. The ded- ication that the students put into rehearsing many perks. They have an exciting year
and perfecting their performance was made ahead, and have already accomplished so
very evident. On the topic of the band’s role much. If one is passionate about music, or
in the assembly, Austin Lee, Grade 11, states wishes to learn, band would be a great opthat “Our role in the Remembrance Day tion. And remember, what happens at band
Ceremony was to pay our respects to those class, stays in band class.
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Scarlett Senior Boys Volleyball team beats competition
attacking, passing and blocking. Rundle could not stop the
Lancers. With a shocking final
score of 25-17 and 25-15, Scarlett emerged as champions, winning a plaque and t-shirts for the
whole team and coaching staff.
There were also two
very important and intense
games held at Scarlett in November. In the first game the
Lancers faced off against the
Aberhart Orange, Scarlett’s
rival, on Tuesday, November
5. The two topranked schools in
Calgary faced off
against each other.
All game both
teams battled back
and forth. Scarlett
took the first set
25-20. The second
set was also tight,
each team playing
point-for-point.
Again, Scarlett came
out on top with a final
score of 25-22. The
third set was a bit different as the Orange
picked up their game,
and Aberhart found
a hole in Scarlett’s
defence. The Orange
won that set 25-22.
Photo by Jacob Reid
The fourth set was an
Quinn Bromley, Grade 12, Josh Rice, Grade 11, Will Robinson Grade 12, Jacob Reid
even battle all game,
Grade 10, and Jack Drybrough, Grade 11, celebrate their win at City finals.
but the Orange took
ing league and playoff games that really tight matches that finished over with their momentum winled them to their City Final victory at 26-24 and 25-23 both for the ning the fourth set 25-23, sending
on November 16, and an invita- Falcons, they won that match put- the game to a fifth set. This was
tion to Provincials on November ting Scarlett second in their pool. Scarlett’s first fifth set all year. Ab27.They are competing against the This did not faze Scarlett. erhart got ahead leading the game
top teams in the province at week- They plowed through quarter-finals 13-10, but the Lancers made a
end tournaments. The competition with no problem, which led them to comeback and won the final set 15is getting better, the games are get- play the Falcons again in the semi- 13. Though this game was worth
ting tighter, and the pressure is get- finals. This game was different; nothing, Scarlett knew it was a
ting higher, but the Senior Scarlett Scarlett won both sets 26-24 and precursor to the City Final game.
Scarlett’s first playoff
Lancers continue to be successful. 25-21. Scarlett was heading to the The team competed in the annual finals facing off against the Rundle game was against St. Martin de
Falcon Classic on November 1 College Cobras. Scarlett came out Porres Bobcats on Tuesday, No-
By Jacob Reid
As season end is coming
closer, every game can determine
whether a team moves closer to the
championships or a team packs up
and goes home. Even with all the
pressure of the regular season being over, the Senior Scarlett Volleyball team has continued to execute and come out successful. The
boys have been hard at work every
day with intense practices to improve their skills. As well as play-
and 2 at Foothills Composite. In
past years, Scarlett has dominated
in this tournament. The previous
two years Scarlett took home first
place, so pressure was high going into this tournament, and the
team did not disappoint. On November 1 Dominating the competition, Scarlett was unstoppable.
Then Scarlett faced off against the
Foothills Falcons who were at the
top of their game. The Falcons had
home court advantage with the
fans behind their back. With two
Photo by Jacob Reid
Quinn Bromley, Grade 12, strikes a pose while up during a game
vember 12. The Lancers had played
them once before in their very first
tournament and lost in a one sided
match. This game would be much
different though. The first set was
a battle, but St. Martin earned the
win in that set 25-23. Scarlett came
back winning the second set 2522, tying up the sets at 1-1. The
Lancers upped their game even
more, winning the third 25-21,
sending the game to a fourth set.
The Bobcats responded taking the
next set 26-24, sending the game
into yet another fifth set. Scarlett
came out fighting, serving aces,
blocking their attacks, and hitting
the ball around their block. Finally
the Lancers took the fifth and final
set 15-10. The Bobcats were now
eliminated while Scarlett moved
on to their semi-final match.
Scarlett, on November
14, beat out the Centennial Coyotes in the semi-finals. Scarlett
won in a quick game of three sets:
25-20, 25-15, and 25-20. The win
over Centennial sent the Lancers
to the City Finals and reassured
Scarlett a spot for Provincials
in Edmonton on November 27.
In the City Finals Scarlett faced off against the Aberhart
Orange again. The first set was a
nail biter; Scarlett took the set 2725. In the next set the Orange took
over and won 25-23. The third set
Scarlett bounced back winning 2725. By the fourth set each team was
battling point-for-point; Aberhart
took the set 27-25.The fifth and final set was long, each team fighting
for every point. The Lancers killed
the final ball making the score 1614, and received the honour of being Division one City Champions.
Scarlett now has only one tournament left. They are competing
in Provincials in Edmonton from
November 27 to 30. Scarlett has a
very good chance of making it to
the Provincial Final, as they have
shown the ability to persevere in
tough matches to achieve victory.
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Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame a must-visit for sports fans
By Kyra Bird
Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
opened up here in Calgary on July 1, 2011.
It is located in Canada Olympic Park, and it
celebrates the achievements of famous Canadian athletes in every recognized Olympic
sport in both the winter and summer games.
The Hall is 44 000 square feet, and is filled
with artwork, memorabilia, and interactive
activities. There are eleven exhibit galleries
which showcase fifty-eight different sports.
The Hall also includes the Riddell Family
Theatre, which shows feature video presentations about the people and sports included
in the gallery. From the minute guests enter the
gallery they are met with a large space, filled
with artifacts to see. Videos play overhead
highlighting important sports moments in
Canada’s history, the most in-depth featured
moment being hockey player Sidney Crosby’s “golden goal” which clinched the medal
during the 2010 Winter Olympics gold medal hockey game for Canada. Also in the main
space is a wall of pictures of Canadian sports
figures. The eleven main galleries are spacious and
filled to the brim with many items. Hockey, being one of Canada’s national sports,
has one of the larger spaces in the building
a chance
with plenty of
to be a F1
items to show
race
car
off. Another
driver with
large space is
a
simugiven to the
lated race
1988 Olymcar. Visipics held right
tors also
here in Calhave the
gary at COP.
ability to
There
are
practice
ticket
stubs
hockey,
from different
football,
events, the ofbaseball,
ficial torches
and socof the games,
cer skills.
and uniforms
In the Mefrom
just
dia Room,
about every
there
is
sport. Memoequipment
rabilia from
demonthe
games
strating
that Calgary
how to be
hosted does
Photo by Kyra Bird a
broadnot just have
The legendary shirt that Terry Fox ran in for his Marathon of
c
a
s
ter,
its designated
Hope before he passed away due to cancer on June 28, 1981
photograspace; in almost every gallery, visitors are sure to find a pher, and announcer. The Contact Gallery
allows visitors to shadow box with heavypiece of 1988 on display.
The interactive activities include weight champ Lennox Lewis. The Glide
many skills to be practiced, and pro athletes Gallery offers a simulated downhill skiing
narrating games to give pointers. There is race. These are just some of the many activi-
ties for individuals and groups to enjoy.
In order to make sure every part of
Canadian sports is included in the celebrated
museum, the Paralympics also get their own
gallery to show off their achievements and
proudest moments. Most of these moments
come from the 2010 Winter Olympics in
Vancouver, but some are also featured from
other Olympic games including the summer
Olympics. There are opening ceremony uniforms, pictures of Paralympic athletes, and
sports equipment vital to the sports these athletes play. The most prominent sport shown
is sledge hockey, again because hockey is
one of Canada’s national sports. Within the
last few years, sledge hockey has become a
popular sport to watch. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame is
open Tuesday-Sunday from 10 am-5 pm.
Admissions costs include: Youth ticket (418) is $8, General ticket (19-65) is $12, Senior ticket (65+) is $10, and any child under
3 years old is free. There are also ticket options for family tickets, honourable members of the hall, and group admissions. Finally, there are annual passes available to get
unlimited access to the gallery for one yearly
fee. Any Lancers who are interested in any
sport need to make their way to see Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. It is well worth the
price of admission.
Junior Boys Volleyball team loses City Championships
By Maggie Corwin
and Emily Zeng
for example, the game on October 15, played
against Centennial, ended with a score of
3–2 in Scarlett’s favour.
This year’s volleyball season has Unfortunately, the Lancers’ final
come to a disappointing end, with the Ju- game before the playoffs concluded in a
nior Boys Volleyball team
disappointwinning against St. Martin
ing
loss
De Porres in the semifinals
for the Ju3–2, but eventually losing
nior Boys
the City Championship title
Volleyball
to William Aberhart. Initeam. Playtially, the season got off to
ing against
an auspicious start, with the
William
Lancers winning nearly all
Aberhart
of their games.
on
No
Throughout Sepvember 5,
tember and October, the
the LancJunior Boys played against
ers
tried
many different schools. In
their best,
their very first match on
but
only
September 24, the Lancers
won one
won 3–0 against St. Mary’s
set versus
Junior Boys Volleyball
Aberhart’s
team, which marked the bet h r e e .
Judging
ginning of a great season.
The majority of
by the rethe Lancers’ games results of the
sulted in 3–0 wins for the
very next
Lancers–something
that
game they
has brought much joy to
played,
the team. Their cooperation
however, it
and hard work have both
is clear that
contributed to their overthey were
whelming success during
not
disPhoto by Emily Zeng
most of their games. Howcouraged
ever, not all of their games Braden Morse, Grade 10, spikes a volleyball by the loss.
resulted in such an easy win; during the semi-final game on November 13 The first
playoff game, only two days after the Aberhart game, occurred on November 7. Playing
against St. Francis, the Lancers won with a
score of 3–1, allowing them to continue on
to the semifinals.
On November 13, both semi-final
the Lancers and the St. Martin team were
very evenly matched, and the game had
been neck-and-neck for most of its duration.
However, it finally came to an end with the
Lancers winning 3–2, and going on to play
William Aberhart in the City Championships the following
Friday.
At last, Scarlett’s
Junior Boys Volleyball team faced
William Aberhart at
the City Championships on November
15. Unfortunately,
the Lancers were defeated, despite trying
their hardest, and ultimately missed out
on the City Championship title. The
final score for the
game was 3–0 in Aberhart’s favour.
Overall,
the
Lancers had a very
successful season.
Lack of City ChamPhoto by Maggie Corwin pionship
title notRyan Skingle, Grade 11, and Graeme Brown, Grade 11, use withstanding, the Jutheir volleyball skills to help the Lancers reach the semi-finals nior Boys Volleyball
team only lost two of
games occurred simultaneously. William their games during the entire season, includAberhart faced Centennial at William Ab- ing the fateful game of November 15. Both
erhart High School, and won 3–1, continu- of the games had been against William Abing on to Finals. Meanwhile, the Lancers erhart, and it is hoped that the team will do
played St. Martin de Porres at Scarlett. Both even better next year. Good job Lancers!
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and Cassandra Betts
Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School
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Basketball season shoots off
By
Cassandra Betts
the Junior Girls made it all the way “so I’m really excited to see what
For some, November may
be associated with the beginning
of snow storms and the wearing of
winter coats, but for avid basketball players the eleventh month can
mean only one thing: the start of
the high school basketball season.
Boys and girls from grade ten to
twelve traded in their scarves and
mitts for shorts and jerseys during
tryouts, in hopes of finding a spot
on one of Scarlett’s four talented
teams.
According to high school
regulations, tryouts could not start
before November 18, so, bright
and early on the morning of students were ready to showcase
their skills. The Senior Girls team
kicked off the season at seven a.m.
on Monday morning. The early
start in no way hindered their accurate jump shots and powerful
drives.
Under the direction of talented coach Jim Bamford, the team
is readying themselves for a strong
season. Last year, the Senior Girls
made it all the way to the Division
Two to City Finals, but suffered a
tough loss at the end of the season.
This year, the team looks strong
with many returning players prepared to share their experience with
the newcomers. The Senior Girls
will hopefully be able to move up
to Division One, and maybe even
snag a banner to hang in the main
gymnasium. With a compilation of
grade twelves, elevens, and even
one grade ten, the team is looking
strong for their first tournament,
which will be held on November
28 at SAIT.
The Junior Girls are looking to have just as successful a
season as the seniors. Last season,
Division One City Finals. Like the
seniors, they also lost the title of
City Champions in a tough game
against Centennial. The team this
year will hopefully contain some
of the chemistry and skill that the
girls did last year. So far, things are
shaping up well, with a few returning grade eleven players readying
themselves to gel with the talented
grade tens.
Andrew Rasmussen, who
led his team to a city championship last time he coached juniors,
says that he is looking for “good
attitude, good athleticism and good
skill,” in his players. His philosophy as a coach is to have fun, but
he stated that “you have fun by
winning.” Hopefully his drive to
succeed will be instilled within his
players, and the junior girls can
look forward to an exciting season.
The Junior Girls will also
be playing in the SAIT tournament.
They have some tough work ahead
of them, since they will be competing against all senior teams, but it
will give the girls an opportunity to
get a taste of high school ball and
begin to figure out how to play as a
team.
The Senior Boys are
also looking strong this year, with
pumped players ready to leave it
all on the court this season. Although the Senior Boys did not
win any league games last year,
they are ready to change history
and the team has high expectations
for the upcoming season. Jennifer
Christensen, the coach who took
over junior girls when Bamford
left to travel the world last year, is
now ready to lead the boys to victory. “The junior boys had a super
strong season last year,” she said,
[the ones coming up] can do this
year.”
Last year the Junior Boys
dominated, finishing first in the
south in regular league play. They
scored on average eighty points
a game, and definitely put new
meaning into the word talented.
Unfortunately, during semifinals
they lost to St. Francis and did not
end up going to cities. This year,
however, the players are ready to
show their talent once again. Some
of the boys will be moving up to
Varsity to show off their skills,
and the ones that stay on the Junior team will be able to mentor
the grade tens and show them the
ropes.
Moira Branson is heading
the Junior Boys team, and plans to
be just as successful as last year.
Hopes are high for a banner from
both boys’ teams, as the amount of
skill is incredible. Players from all
four teams will no doubt be working hard to win some games, better
themselves as players, and learn
from the talent coaches who are
leading them.
Scarlett has a rich history of success when it comes to
basketball. One has only to glance
around the gymnasium to see the
abundance of banners hanging on
the walls, proving that this school
has the talent, athleticism, and
drive needed for success. When
asked about her predictions for
the season, Christensen pretty
much summed up all the players
and coaches hopes and feelings.
“We have so much talent on all
four teams,” she said, “and I’m super excited to see how everything
plays out.”
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-- Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School
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November 2013
Senior Girls Volleyball finishes a successful season
Jessica Morris
day was filled with their toughest competition, making Saturday’s pool play easier.
On Saturday, the girls first game
was against Lord Beaverbrook. While this is
a team the Lancers would normally crush, the
girls were not quite awake yet. As a result,
the match was much closer than it should
In their league play the Senior Girls
placed first in the south and after a good fight
lost quarter-finals and did not make it to provincials. While they were not as successful
in their league play as they would have liked,
their playing
in the tournaments was
awesome.
The
weekend of
November
1 the Senior
Girls
played
in
the Foothills
Composite
High School
Volleyball
Tournament.
Their
first
game, against
Strathcona
Tweedsmuir
Photo by Renate Eng
S c h o o l The team prepares to have a perfect pass to their setter so they can get the kill
(STS), was a
tough match. They won the first set 25-15, have been, with the Lancers losing the first
lost the second set in a tight game, 25-27, set 18-25, and winning the second and third
finally losing the last set 10-15. After this de- sets, 25-16 and 15-9 respectively. Once the
feat they played the home team, FCHS, win- girls woke up, their play became better and
ning in two sets, 25-19 and 25-15. Their next they dominated Bishop O’Byrne 25-14 and
match was against Rundle College. This was 25-15. Due to their success the girls placed
the Lancers toughest match yet. Rundle had in a three-way tie for third, along with Runamazing defense and was not about to let a dle and STS. To break the tie it came down
ball drop. In this extremely close game the to matches won and lost, still a tie, sets won
girls lost the first set 18-25, then won 25-18. and lost, still a tie, and finally points for and
With their momentum from the previous set, against; the Lancers placed first, Rundle secthe girls beat Rundle 17-15. The team’s first ond, and STS third.
The draw was set up having the first
place team, Scarlett, playing the fourth place
team, FCHS. Once again the girls easily won
their game against the Falcons, winning the
sets 25-17 and 25-16. Their win placed carried them to the finals where they once again
played Rundle, who had beat STS to make it
to the finals. Unlike the first time they faced
each other, Scarlett barely won the first game
27-25. The girls played hard but still lost the
second set 17-25. The team gave everything
valuable to them during their future games.
The girls played in the quarter-finals
on Tuesday, November 12 at Scarlett. The
Lancers played Bishop Carroll High School.
After a slow start in the first two sets, which
the girls lost, the team managed to find their
rhythm. With the momentum from the third
set on their side they continued on winning
the fourth. In the fifth set both teams desperately wanted the win so they could make it to
the semi-finals. Unfortunately, after fighting
Photo by Renate Eng
The Lancers build their winning momentum through team spirit at the beginning of the match
they had in the last set and were still defeated
10-15. The Lancers came second overall in
the tournament out of six teams and gained
more experience working as a team that was
hard the girls succumbed due in part to their
many injuries and the exhaustion of the efforts with a devastating loss in the fifth set.
Congratulations girls on an amazing season!
and
lost
two so far
in the season,
losing
once
to Thompson Rivers
University from
Kelowna
and once to
the Mount
Royal Cougars. Although the
Dinos are
not ranked
in the top
ten,
they
are
still
having
a
successful season,
Trinity Western Spartans are the winners of the CIS Championship
winning
all but two
BC, who are ranked number three in the
games against highly-ranked schools. The country.
Dinos still face the tough challenge of the As most know, Scarlett has a very
Trinity Western Spartans, from Langley, competitive volleyball program, producing
elite athletes with a very promising future
ahead of them. Scarlett has also graduated
many players who have made their way into
C.I.S. volleyball including Brett Walsh, currently studying at University of Alberta.
Walsh had to step up to the plate when the
U of A’s starting setter went down with an
injury. Walsh did a great job of leading his
team to the quarter-finals in 2012-2013;
however, with a heart-breaking loss to Laval, their season was over.
Another Scarlett alumni is Sean
Martin, currently attending school at the U
of C. Sean has not quite earned himself a
starting position yet, but is working hard to
reach his goal. Both Martin and Walsh were
in grade twelve and on the Scarlett Senior
Boys team when they won the City Championships and Provincials. Many of the volleyball players who attend Scarlett now are
hoping to make it onto the C.I.S. teams and
play on some of the best volleyball teams in
Canada.
With the school volleyball season
coming to an end, the C.I.S. volleyball season is just getting started. Go cheer on Scarlett alumni and the Mount Royal Cougars
and the University of Calgary Dinos.
University volleyball on its way to a hard-hitting season
By Jacob Reid
and Allisa Dandenault
If one has not gotten enough volleyball from the Scarlett boys and girls, one
is in luck. Canadian Interuniversity Sport
(C.I.S.) volleyball has just started up as of
October. C.I.S. volleyball is some of the
highest quality volleyball that one can get in
Calgary at a low price. C.I.S. volleyball is
where high school hopefuls have their eyes
set, but only the very determined and hardworking students can make it to the C.I.S.
level.
The teams representing Calgary
in C.I.S. competition are the University of
Calgary Dinos and the Mount Royal University Cougars. Calgary has a successful past
in C.I.S. volleyball, winning six championships in the past twenty-five years, including
three years in a row from 1995-1998. The
competition in C.I.S. volleyball is very intense. Each team spends every off-season
training their team to be in the best shape
they can be, as well as recruiting players
graduating in the upcoming year, so they
can build their team for future years.
The Dinos have won four games
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Junior Girls Volleyball comes up Intramural basketball:
a score for Scarlett
short at City Championships
By Allisa Dandenault
last league game on November to set them up for the semi-finals
As the regular season 5 against William Aberhert. The against Winton Churchill. The
came to an end, the Lancers pre- Lancers had never beaten Aber- Churchill Bulldogs are one of the
pared themselves for the City Fi- hert before in any of the tourna- top three teams in the city. Every
match the Lancnals on November
ers have played
15 at Bishop Carroll.
against them has
The Junior Girls
been very close,
Volleyball team had
but the Lancers
been working dilialways managed
gently in practices
to come out on
and applying that
top.
ethic into game play,
setting their sights
On
Wedneson competing in the
day, November
City Finals. 13, the Lanc
To prepare
ers played the
for the finals the
Sir
Winston
Lancers
attended
Churchill Bulltwo tournaments in
dogs and won
Red Deer. October
in four exciting
25-26 the team was
sets. In the first
at the Notre Dame
set, the LancHigh School Tourers got off on
nament. The girls
the wrong foot
went
undefeated
and the Bulldogs
the whole tournabeat them handment. The Lancers
Photo by Cheryl Aston ily. After the first
faced Sir Winston
set was over, the
The Scarlett volleyball girls fight hard as a team to get a point
Churchill in the final
Lancers
were
and beat them in two, very close, ments they faced them in. Aber- able to get out of the hole they dug
hert came out strong in the first set for themselves and won the next
straight sets.
On the weekend of No- and beat the Lancers 25-18. After three sets. The last set was very
vember 1-2, the Lancers were in that set, the team began to roll and close with the Lancers winning
a tournament at Lindsay Thurber gained confidence, winning the 25-23.
High School. There were many next three sets. William Aberhert The team played in the Division
teams there that the Lancers had is one of the team’s biggest com- One City Championships on Frinever faced before. As usual, the petition so the Lancers were very day November 15 against Wilcompetition was strong and the excited to win the match. liam Aberhert at Bishop Carroll
The Lancers first play- and sadly, lost in five very stressteam played great matches all weekend. Again, the Lancers fin- off game was on Thursday, No- ful sets. Aberhert won the first set
ished undefeated. They played vember 7. They played Robert 25-23, the Lancers then won the
next two sets 25-18
then 26-24. In the
fourth set, Aberhert
played their hearts
out and won 25-19.
In the fifth set, both
teams were playing very well and it
could have gone either way. The crowds
were going crazy and
both teams had the
adrenaline flowing,
unfortunately Aberhert came out on top
15-12.
The
Lancers
were disappointed
but were still proud
Photo by Cheryl Aston of all that they had
The Scarlett Girls Volleyball Team serves the ball in a match at Western High School accomplished.
All
the girls are wishing
Spruce Grove in the final and won Thirsk at Scarlett and won in three they could have that game back,
straight sets. The team was excit- but are all very excited for next
in two sets.
The team played their ed to win the quarter-finals easily year. Great year Lancers!
By
Lucy Cheon
Lancer Leadership has
motivated students to take part
in fun sports events – basketball
intramurals. Hoping to increase
Lancer activity throughout the
school, basketball intramurals was
sure to draw teens of all ability. Intramurals ran from November 5 to
December 3 in the main gym and
teams played Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at lunch. Basketball intramurals were an amazing success, appealing to students
all around the school.
Basketball
intramurals
were run by Leadership intramural committee members as well as
leadership and physical education
teacher Ray Prince. The bright colourful posters throughout the halls
boasted the amount of school spirit
was one of the many students who
participated on a team, and many
others shared his opinion on how
the games turned out.
The gym was packed with
students ready and excited to play
each game, as well as an unexpected turnout of Lancers watching and
cheering on each game. It seemed
like nothing was going to stop the
students from rushing in and playing several amazing games. The
event was an astounding success as
students eagerly played the games
and others packed the gym with
anticipation for a great game. The
teams pre-registered and played in
groups of twenty, all at lunch. The
turnout was amazing as all twenty teams, as well as over seventy
spectators, came to participate in
many of the games.
The final games are yet to
Photo by Lucy Cheon
Many intramural games featured players blocking a potentially winning shot
Scarlett had for this event. Leader- come. Lancers should keep an eye
ship students were excited to see out November 26-28 for the playhow the first intramural game of offs and December 3 for the finals.
The games sparked the atthe year would turn out.
Prince,
who was in
charge of the
basketball intramural games,
seemed ecstatic
about how basketball intramurals were going
“I’m
thrilled
how the 3-on-3
basketball intramurals have
Photo by Lucy Cheon
turned out thus
far. Kids are Scarlett students surround the game as players try to score
excited and in
the gym partaking in lunchtime ac- tention of many, and almost every
tivities.” Teachers are not the only team showed up regardless if they
ones glad to see a student pumped were playing or not each game.
for a great activity. Leadership Considering the huge success of
student and intramural commit- basketball intramurals, there are
tee member Tobi Fatoke, Grade sure to be more intramural sports
10, was glad with the success of to come. Scarlett Lancers can be
the activity. “It’s a lot of fun and certain that intramurals will show
I can play with different grades, up again this year with sports inskill levels, and more to increase cluding dodgeball which will be
my skills and have fun.” Fatoke coming very soon this December.
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This is a special year for fans of The most talked-about situation
winter sports, as the 2014 Olympic Winter when it comes to the team is goaltending. At
Games will be held in Sochi, Russia from the beginning of orientation camp, it felt as
February 7 to 13, 2014. The men’s hockey though none of the goalies chosen to be on
portion of the Games will be held from Feb- the preliminary roster would play to the level
ruary 12 to 23. Forty-seven players were needed to be a part of the national team. As
named to the preliminary hockey camp ros- the National Hockey League has started its
ter to determine who will make the team, season, it is clear that the opposite effect has
which was held right here in Calgary from occurred, and that most of the goalies chosen
August 25 to 28. Five goalies, seventeen de- to be at camp have been amazing, as well as
fensemen, and twenty-five forwards are in the occurrence of other Canadian-born goalthe battle for a spot on the national
team.
“Steve Yzerman, who is executive
Steve Yzerman, who is executive director of Team Canada, director of Team Canada, says that
says that about five to six weeks
about five to six weeks before the
before the Olympics start, they will Olympics start, they will have to have
have to have a twenty-five player a twenty-five player roster chosen to
roster chosen to make the trip to
make the trip to Russia.”
Russia. Yzerman expects the final
breakdown of players to be about
fourteen forwards, eight defensemen and ies seemingly trying hard to play themselves
on to the team. As far as invitations go: Rothree goalies.
Some decisions about the team berto Luongo of the Vancouver Canucks;
have already been made. Mike Babcock, Carey Price from the Montreal Canadiens;
coach of the Detroit Red Wings will once Corey Crawford from the defending Stanagain return as head coach of the Canadian ley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks;
team after helping the team win gold at the Mike Smith from the Phoenix Coyotes; and
last Olympics in 2010. His assistant coaches Brayden Holtby from the Washington Capiinclude St. Louis Blues’ head coach Ken tals were all invited to take their shot at makHitchcock, Dallas Stars head coach Lindy ing the team.
Ruff, and Boston Bruins coach Claude Ju- Of course, there is always the
chance for players
lien. The only new addition in that group is
were not in“There are many questions who
Julien, as the rest were
vited to camp to be
together coaching during this year, following the gold asked to play on the
medal win in Vancouver in team when it comes
the 2010 competition.
2010.
Candian hokcey fans time for the Games.
While
the
can
rarely
accept losing when Right now, the three
coaching staff is set and
it comes to their beloved
ready to go, the most imfront-runners
to
portant part of the team,
sport. The most is always play themselves on
the on-ice roster, has yet expected of the men who are to the team include;
to been decided. There chosent to play on the team, Pittsburgh Penguins
are many questions this putting pressure on Yzerman goalie Marc-Andre
year, following the gold- and his co-wrokers to pick no Fleury, and both Tomedal win in Vancouver
Maple Leafs
one but the best from Cana- ronto
in 2010. Canadian hockgoaltenders James
dian hockey. “
ey fans can rarely accept
Reimer and Jonathan
losing when it comes to
Bernier.
The
question
their beloved sport. The
most is always expected out of the men who that always presents itself when considering
are chosen to play on the team, putting pres- goalies for the Olympics is whether or not
sure on Yzerman and his co-workers to pick a team’s success is truly coming from the
goaltender. Sometimes teams are playing so
no one but the best from Canadian hockey.
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ally is at this point in the season and he has
proven time and time again that he is a player to count on at high-pressure times. Originally, he was seen as someone who would
be the number two center and not chosen
to be captain but since the Hawks won the
Cup for the second time since Toews has
been captain, he has made the conversation
more heated with who should be picked.
One of the major deciding factors
among critics when it comes to who should
be captain is who has won more Stanley
Cups. Right now, that player is Toews. It
is easily argued though, that Crosby has not
had enough time due to injuries, and that
he is a greater well-rounded player on the
ice. Off the ice, it is true for both players
that they are good leaders in their locker
rooms, but there needs to be someone who
can elevate that leadership even more in orwell in front of their nets that the goalie has
minimal work to do and yet gets the credit der to win gold for Canada. As of now, in
for gaining all the wins of their team. The the minds of most Canadians, Crosby is the
other perspective may also be true. Some- leader and will eventually edge out Toews
times a team is playing so badly that they for the “C.” In the end, it is a small conare leaving their goalie out to dry, forcing versation, considering Toews will still be the
the goaltender into a situation where it is second center.
There are players who need to
not possible for them to win the game. This makes a goalie look bad when truthfully watch what they are doing as they could play
one goalie can very rarely carry their team themselves off the team heading to Russia.
and win games singlehandedly. The former One player who has had a string of bad luck
criticism is one that often faces Fleury as he and some questionable effort is Philadelphia
goaltends for one of the most talented teams Flyers’ captain Claude Giroux. Giroux could
not make orientation camp because he sufin the league up front and even on defense.
Speaking of defense, that part of fered a finger injury when a golf club shatthem team seems to be an area that is not dif- tered in his hands. The Flyers have not had
ficult to choose because of the talent in that the greatest start to the season, which is attributed to some of Giposition but due to
roux’s troubles, but as
the injuries that defensemen have suf- “When it comes to forwards, a captain it is expected
fered on many teams there are only two players who of the young Canadian
around the NHL who Babcock have made obvious to be a game-changer
are eligible to go to as locks for the team, and they when his team badly
one. It is hard to
the Games.
are two choices that are hard needs
say exactly what Gir
When
it
to argue with.”
oux’s fate will be but
comes to the forthere is no doubt that
wards, there are only
despite this season’s
two players who
Babcock have made obvious as locks for the downfall Giroux would still be a good choice
team, and they are two choices that are hard to bring to the Olympics.
Injuries have also almost or comto argue with. They are also the two play- ers who seem to be front-runners for the pletely eliminated some players from concaptaincy. Though it may seem like an easy tention on the team. Calgary Flames’ defenchoice on paper, it is actually very difficult seman Mark Giordano will be out so long
to choose who will hopefully lead Canada to with an injury that he is almost officially out
of the running. Other players whose evalugold.
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sid- ations have been damaged by injuries are:
ney Crosby is widely considered to be the James Neal and Kris Letang of the Pittsbest hockey player in the NHL, and even burgh Penguins; Rick Nash of the New York
the world. His talent has unfortunately been Rangers; Taylor Hall of the Edmonton Oilwasted the last few years as he has suffered ers; and Dan Boyle of the San Jose Sharks.
No hockey fan in the world envies
numerous injuries that have kept him out the
decisions
Yzerman, Babcock, Julien,
of the Penguins’ lineup. Even having only
watched him minimally since the last Olym- Ruff, and Hitchcock have to make. No matpics in 2010, there is no concern when it ter who they choose to play on the national
comes to what Crosby brings to the ice. First team, there are bound to be criticisms flung
of all, Crosby scored the gold medal-win- at them and unexpected surprises trying to
ning goal in Vancouver in 2010. If he was throw them off-course.
Canadian fans will not accept a
not already Canada’s national hockey hero, year of loss and should not be worried about
it did not take him long to snatch that role.
Jonathan Toews, captain of the de- a disappointment when it comes to all the
fending Stanley Cup Champions, is the other great choices of players, but as has been
player who seems to be almost guaranteed a proven so many times before, there is so
ticket to Russia. He is about where he usu- much to be unexpected when it comes to the
Olympic games.