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Ali Nikolic
sion that people seem to be exhibiting year’s turnout. “I don’t think it’s the responsibil- but I have heard people talk about it ...
is really promising because student in- “I’ve been here two or three times ity of a student to advertise for the there was a lot of buzz on Facebook,
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volvement is key.” before, and it was never like this ... I event. However, I do think that it’s in actually.”
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She felt that students showed a think everyone should have been their best interest and a little bit in At the AGM, every motion carried
The week leading up to the AGM clear message. “[Judging] by the in- aware unless you don’t come to class their responsibility to attend an AGM except for limiting terms of office for
looked grim. credible turnout today, student apa- or are not on campus”. and take part in the decision-making URSU executives.
No one was talking about it and it thy isn’t as rampant as people would Unfortunately, not everyone was processes of the organization.” Addison wants to see this com-
almost seemed like a dead topic on like to believe. Obviously, student in- aware. Days after the AGM, there were Emma Payton, a second-year arts mitment follow through to next year.
campus. Surprisingly, the University volvement is something that we al- still many people who didn’t even student, said that her busy schedule “The engagement levels from the stu-
of Regina Students’ Union’s annual ways need to work on and that always know what it was. prevented her from attending. “I dents and our members were astro-
general meeting, held on Thursday, needs to be improving.” “I don’t even know what that is. I wanted to be there but I was out of nomical and we were thankful of that
Feb. 10, didn’t go as badly as people Addison also agreed that the would like to have a say in something town. I heard about it from a lot of and if we can sort of foster that en-
may have predicted. turnout showed something important. like that and if I’m not aware that people and a lot of people invited me gagement and lead it into next year I
URSU president Kyle Addison, “I think students always care about there’s a meeting happening then it’s to it”. think it would be an important aspect
said that he was happy with what he what’s going on and this year there kind of annoying really,” said Eric She said despite not being on cam- of next year’s AGM.”
saw. “I think the AGM went great. I are things going on that are engaging Geib, a second-year music student. pus much, she was aware of the meet- So while this is a step in the right
was super excited when I went down the students ... leading up to the AGM “It’s not being talked about ing and credits much of this to social direction, URSU is hoping to maintain
to walk into the multi-purpose room. I think there were a few people that enough I guess, not enough posters media. “I haven’t spent a lot of time at that sort of engagement and further
It was really awesome to see that kind felt that students weren’t engaged.” and stuff around, or they could send the university in the last few weeks push people to become involved.
of engagement and students that were Some students, such as Brigid out an email or something,” he added
interested in the [AGM].” Mcnutt, a second year pre-journalism Addison isn’t surprised that some
Addison added that unlike previ- student, even felt that it was necessary students weren’t aware.
ous years, there was no problem in to skip class in order to attend. “It’s tough to reach out to ab-
maintaining a quorum of 150 students. “I am here because I think this is solutely every student around cam- “ I am here because I think this is some-
“We established quorum at 190. And something that affects everyone and pus, it’s always going to be that way.
most, if not all, of these students it’s an opportunity to get involved and You can never effectively advertise to thing that affects everyone and it’s an op-
stayed at the AGM and attended until have your voice heard” everybody.” He attributes much of this
the very last motion”. Bori Arrobo, a graduate student, to the busy lives of students and also
portunity to get involved and have your
Sonia Stanger, a first-year arts stu- showed up just to check things out. to their varying schedules. voice heard”
dent, is very engaged on campus. She “I’m interested in knowing what the He also admits it is the responsi-
was excited to see other students wait- changes are being proposed. I think bility of on-campus organizations such
ing in line to vote. there’s one for the grad studies so I as the students’ union and the cam- Brigid Mcnutt
“It’s really important that students want to see what it’s about.” It’s not pus paper to promote the AGM, and
get involved and stay involved and the first AGM that Arrobo has at- that students’ should take the time to
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ing physician,” Thompson said. “A short-term plan; however, a long-term there are lots of changes being put in “Our college, along with the
major issue right now is the resident’s plan for residents and student loan place, both by the students themselves Recruitment Agency, is working to-
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contract with the government – nego- payment deferral would give and the government to make wards providing opportunities for ex-
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tiations are ongoing, and students def- Saskatchewan that edge, given that an Saskatchewan a more attractive place posure and training along with
The shortage of doctors in rural initely think having a contract is a average Canadian medical student to practice in. creating a distributed education model
Saskatchewan has reached critical lev- factor in where they choose to do their comes out of school with approxi- “Students have actually met with in which students have the opportu-
els, and the province is doing every- residency. mately $150,000 in debt [...] and there- the Physician Recruitment Agency of nity to train in areas outside of
thing it can to attract and keep Thompson plans to stay and work fore money does make a difference,” Saskatchewan to discuss our ideas and Saskatoon and Regina for up to half or
physicians in smaller towns. in Saskatchewan when she graduates she explained. we hope this agency is able to make more of their medical education,” ex-
Alison Thompson is a second-year because she was born and raised here. Saskatchewan’s Medical positive changes to Saskatchewan plained Thompson. “Currently Prince
medical student at the University of Her family lives in the province as Association (SMA), which advocates practice. As students, we have asked to Albert is coming onboard and are suc-
Saskatchewan. She is also president of well. for a quality healthcare system for have our rural exposure enhanced, as cessfully training senior medical stu-
the Student Medical Society of She notes that a small number of Saskatchewan, has put some measures many students find the variety in rural dents for the first time, a trend which
Saskatchewan. Thompson thinks students may not wish to stay in in place to retain physicians who practice very desirable along with the we hope to expand in the coming
many doctors are fleeing from the Saskatchewan due to a dislike of the might be leaving due to poor compen- sense of community.” years.”
province’s small centres because of place itself, but believes that many stu- sation for their work.
two issues – recruitment and reten- dents can be convinced to stay. Dr. Guruswamy Sridhar, president
tion. “I don’t think our medical gradu- of SMA, said, “We are trying to get
“Saskatchewan actively recruits ates and physicians are leaving the parity with other provinces so that at
doctors from abroad. Therefore we province because they do not want to least that is less of a factor for them to
tend to get lots of international gradu- be in Saskatchewan, period. I think leave.”
“ I don’t think our medical graduates and
ates. I definitely know that some come they leave because the province is not “On top of that, we are promoting
and just find that it is not a good fit doing everything it can to make collegiality with our colleagues in the
physicians are leaving the province because
and is quite different from where they Saskatchewan as attractive as other lo- rural and urban areas to increase sup- they do not want to be in Saskatchewan,
originally practiced. Others, after com- cations. This includes everything from port. So, from the Medical Association
ing to Saskatchewan, find other loca- quality of training, workplace envi- perspective, we are looking at some
period. I think they leave because the
tions to practice that are more ronment, salary, housing, and much programs that will probably help us to
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more,” said Thompson. support them so that they feel part of
tice flexibility, or include work in a Thompson would also like to see our community and that is very im- make Saskatchewan as attractive as other
larger centre,” said Thompson. competitive salaries and a contract in portant,” added Sridhar.
“We have some of the highest residency. Collegiality, explained Sridhar,
locations.”
rates of medical graduates leaving the “We also used to have a competi- helps rural doctors to work collabora-
province for practice elsewhere. A ma- tive edge in the sense that we did not tively with other physicians so they
jor competitor in this respect are have to pay back our student loans are not isolated and feel like they are
Alison Thompson
provinces like Alberta and British until after residency, and this recently all alone.
second-year medical student, University of Saskatchewan
Columbia, which offer more pay both changed. The government created a Thompson acknowledges that
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Mexico’s crime and violence MTV’s Spring Break doesn’t show you
tion due to a deteriorating security sit- sued a warning, but it shouldn’t scare have gone missing in Mexico. Pirates tion.
uation in many parts of the country.” people too much,” said Marlowe. “If are adding more than natural dangers “I’ll take the same precautions I
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This report follows the latest re- anything, it should encourage travel- to the water, as they are now known usually do, staying in touristy, busy
contributor
ports of violent crimes reported to ers to do some research on the places for attacking swimmers and people on areas, not wandering around on my
It’s that time of year again. have happened in Mexico, particularly they stay and potential dangerous ar- watercrafts. own, and being part of a large group
It’s when Canadians escape down in northern areas of the country. eas or activities.” Dangerous situations are not easy for outside of the resort,” said Marlowe.
south, ditching the parkas for some According to the Canadian govern- The question remains, will univer- Canadian travelers to deal with. Although there for a good time,
fun in the sun. One popular destina- ment, there are more episodes of crime sity students do the research, or will Canadians are accustomed to a certain Marlowe will be cautious of alcohol
tion for families, students, and MTV violence near the American-Mexican they just jump on the first plane to reliability of the law which is lacking abuse, as she knows how it affects peo-
alike is Mexico. border, where non-essential travel is budget-friendly Mexico? in Mexico. Once out of Canadian lim- ple’s judgment, allowing them to
As prices drop, it seems to be the strongly advised against. For the university demographic, its, there is little the Canadian govern- make poor – and often dangerous –
perfect winter getaway. However, the But for University of Regina stu- Mexico is the supreme destination. ment can do. decisions.
government of Canada’s Foreign dent Jennifer Marlowe, who is going to Cities like Cancun offer fun and, quite “Travellers are responsible for That can only be hoped for from
Affairs department is urging Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with her fam- often, an out-of-control nightlife. Add their own personal safety,” Foreign the rest of the university demographic,
Canadians not to travel south to ily during Reading Week, the travel in sun and sand adventures, and Affairs stated in the travel report. stereotypically known for being rowdy
Mexico. report is a nice gesture on the govern- Cancun could seem like a paradise. But for Marlowe, and presumably party animals. MTV doesn’t help that
Issued Jan. 31, 2011, the govern- ment’s part, but does not influence her What most don’t think of is the crime the other university students jetting generalization all that much, but at
ment’s travel report for Mexico states, decision whether or not to travel south and violence, potential threats to all off on a destination vacation this up- least they look like they’re having a
“Canadians travelling to Mexico this month. travelers. coming break, news and travel reports good time.
should exercise a high degree of cau- “I feel that it’s good that they is- In recent news, Canadian travelers won’t stop her from enjoying her vaca-
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of Joy is doubtless a good sign, and it
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Girl power
Saskatchewan politician wants to see more women involved in politics
representative of our population,” said voice in Canadian politics. actual population’s distribution. She by another female politician to stay
Chartier. “This is hugely important to According to Berdahl, from the said these legislators often see less ag- away from so-called soft issues, the
victoria martinez
sheaf (university of me. This isn’t just about women in the 1970s until the early 1990s, the legisla- gressive behaviour and more family- same ones she thinks women lend a
saskatchewan) legislature ... we have 13 women and ture saw female participation double. friendly workplaces. particularly important voice to.
two Aboriginal people in legislature. But since 1991, the number of women “I understand why women stay “Do we call housing a soft or hard
SASKATOON (CUP) – Danielle It’s abysmal.” in Saskatchewan government has only out of politics,” said Chartier, crediting issue?” Chartier asked. “Is childcare a
Chartier is one of only 13 women in Chartier and Loleen Berdahl, a risen by one. her husband for providing the care soft issue? I’d argue that it isn’t.”
the Saskatchewan legislature, and she University of Saskatchewan associate Chartier’s perspective was more their children need that allows her to She encouraged women to focus
wants to see that figure change. professor of political studies, led a free personal. As a mother of two, she has work in Regina. on those issues that are important to
“We are 52 per cent of the popula- public discussion about the need for firsthand experience with the logistical As more women enter a male- them, rather than specifically “hard is-
tion, and for many, many reasons we more female participation on Feb. 7 at problems of balancing a family with a dominated workplace, the practices sues” like energy or the economy.
are not represented equally in our gov- the U of S. political career, most often a female surrounding families tend to improve. “Women are important to a chang-
erning bodies,” said the Saskatoon Berdahl provided a historic per- problem. And as more women fill legislatures, ing political discourse. There are dif-
area MLA. She sees the problem as spective to the problem of women in She cited the example of those same issues tend to be brought ferences between elected men and
part of a much larger one. politics by focusing on electoral his- Scandinavian countries, where female more into the discourse. women, and there is all kinds of liter-
“We need a legislature far more tory and the unfolding of the female representation is much closer to the Starting out, Chartier was advised ature that illustrates that,” she said.
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had. We wanted students to have a It’s just for the expansion of the ed- tion is Kyoto gardens. I thought it
megan narsing
5 The Mountain
Goats
Their upcoming Merge debut hasn’t yet been
contributor
4 Polvo
3 Neutral Milk
Hotel
Perennial indie favourites, whose ram-
ally wanted to show any kind of was made possible. plained. “Because he [Katsushiko] opened Feb. 7 and runs to Feb. 25.
1 Superchunk
Noisy, punkish, and fun indie rock – and
her part to save the planet through
her designs.
When we met, the 26-year-old
Ferreira looks like a 1930s fashion-
ergy and petroleum to produce.
Even cotton production, which
many people think of as natural,
relies on pesticides that can cause
problems in human and animal res-
The majority of the materials
used at Adhesif are 50 to 100 per
cent recycled.
“Even our buttons are vintage
or found,” Ferreira said proudly.
creates a large range of products,
from circle scarves to pillows, com-
plete with appliqués and screen
prints.
Wall believes this trend is en-
singer Mac McCaughan and bassist Laura
ista, wearing a handmade, slim-fit piratory systems. Ferreira says she believes it’s couraging a healthier planet and
Balance founded and run Merge, to boot.
vintage vest and wool beret from According to the World increasingly important to cus- says using second-hand clothing in
her fall/winter 2010 line. It takes a Wildlife Fund, cotton production tomers whether clothing is eco- place of new materials is an afford-
Starting points: “Slack Motherfucker”; No
second glance to realize these accounts for 24 per cent of global friendly or not. able strategy for designers.
Pocky for Kitty
pieces are actually made of recy- sales of insecticide and 11 per cent “People ask now, ‘Is it recy- “Material is a lot less expensive
cled materials. of global sales of pesticide. cled?’ It’s becoming a huge de- when it’s recycled,” she said. “It
Ferreira proves that going Ferreira is helping combat is- mand. It’s not a trend; it’s a takes more effort as craftspeople,
green doesn’t mean losing your sues associated with modern fab- movement,” said Ferreira. “People but it’s worth it.”
fashion sense with her one-of-a- rics by using post-consumer want to have a consciousness in Ferreira’s and Wall’s items are
kind pieces. She brings conscience materials and limiting her use of their consumerism.” proof that eco-friendly clothing cer-
into her garments by incorporating
john cameron editor-in-chief
new fabrics. Not only are her items Ferreira isn’t the only designer tainly doesn’t have to be grungy.
her passion for nature while creat- recycled, but all of the materials are incorporating sustainability into “It’s sexy to be sustainable
ing an identity for her customers. “sourced from vintage fabrics, tex- her designs. Shirra Wall, a 39-year- now,” said Ferreira.
“I’ve just always had a huge tiles and second-hand clothing at old Victoria designer says she has
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movie reviews
F ive Places to Study
It’s that time of the semester where everyone’s either got a midterm, paper,
group project, or a combination of the previous to work on, so here are some
good places to toil away at some homework.
aceshowbiz.com
5 Campion
Commons Area
It’s usually pretty quiet, but loud enough that
tion, dedicated completely to the glory and su- you can have a conversation with someone if
The Eagle
Starring Channing
Tatum, Jamie Bell,
periority of Rome. He seems to lack some sincer-
ity when playing Aquila. In fact, the
“Americanness” of some of the legionaries, in-
cluding Tatum, almost provides the feeling of
you need to work on a group project. There’s
also a Henderson’s Cafe, so you can get your-
self a bite to eat while you study or work on
some homework.
2 6th Floor of
Archer Library
The quiet area on the top floor of Archer
watching a unit of U.S. Marines that has been Library boasts big, comfy leather chairs and
and Donald
thrown back to 140 AD and is fighting with a great view. It’s great for long study ses-
Sutherland
swords and shields instead of M16s and Kevlar sions, or if you need to catch up on some
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vests. sleep that you’ve sacrificed for long study
Macdonald
Another disappointment is the portrayal of sessions.
3rd Floor of
the native tribes of Britain from the period. The
Research and
further north Aquila and Esca travel, the more Innovation Centre
movie-like the tribes they seem to become. By
the time the two travellers reach their destina- There’s a little hallway on the third floor of
The Eagle is based loosely on the legend of the
Roman Legio IX Hispania, which is said to have
been lost in Britain sometime in the second cen-
tury AD. It follows a young Roman centurion,
Marcus Flavius Aquila (Tatum), who is on a
tion, it seems like the viewer is watching war-
riors that are a mix of James Cameron’s Na’vi
and Mohawk natives. It really threw off the vibe
of being in the Scottish Highlands, even if it is
140 AD.
RIC that’s got some leather chairs and even a
big whiteboard that you can use. There gen-
erally aren’t a whole lot of people here either,
so it’s good if you need to study independ-
ently, but it’s great if you’re studying with
1 Study Lounge in
Research and
Innovation Centre
If you need outright and absolute silence to
quest to recover the Golden Eagle of his father’s
The score for the movie seemed to be a little others too. study, this is probably the place for you.
Lost Legion – the Roman Ninth Legion – and re-
scatterbrained as well. It was as if the orchestra There are even private rooms that you can go
store his family’s honour. Accompanied by a
was sleeping through much of it and was rudely to if you need to completely hole up and sub-
Briton slave, Esca (Bell), Aquila makes his way
awoken in specific scenes. Instead of setting the merge yourself in homework or studying.
north past Hadrian’s Wall in search of the lost
Eagle.
While I do not expect a whole lot of histori-
cal accuracy from Hollywood blockbusters, once
in a while Hollywood can surprise. While The
mood throughout the movie, it seemed to come
in when it was most needed and then overcom-
pensate.
With a good story line and perfectly-exe-
cuted battle scenes, The Eagle is middle-of-the-
3 Campion Library
cd reviews At 7 a.m., when it’s time to put your long johns Hail to the Clear Figurines, is the sixth album from
on under your pants and your ski pants over Philadelphia quintet The Asteroid #4. It starts
them, it often takes some motivational morning out with one of the more boisterous tracks,
music to inspire you to ever leave your covers at “Wicked Wire”, which employs heavily dis-
all. Cut Copy’s new album Zonoscope does just torted instruments, but as the album progresses,
that. Their 2008 album In Ghost Colours was an the band starts to clean up their psychedelic
entire album of anthems. To this day a weekend folk-rock. Clean electric and acoustic guitars
at O’Hanlon’s is sure to contain “Hearts on Fire” dominate the album, and reverb-soaked vocal
at least three times. The new album is a step harmonies give the sound a very spaced-out
forward. Rather than separate anthem-inspir- feel. Some of the rougher distorted sounds do
ing tracks, this album works best as a whole. Cut work their way back into songs further into the
Copy carefully and thoughtfully move between album, though, and careful listeners will also
genres, ideas, and dispositions, still able to pos- find a slight hint of a country/Western flair to
sess their signature dance floor momentum. It some of the guitar playing as well. These spacey-
appears that they’ve developed their sound, and cowboy songs amalgamate into highly catchy
rather than sticking to the easy catchy pop an- and singable songs with strong hooks and at-
thems they have decided to become more seri- mospheric instrumentation. The vocals aren’t
ous. This new attitude is highlighted by the particularly up-front in the mix; this paired with
grand finale, “Sun God”, a 15 minute-long the heavy use of reverb on the vocals sometimes
groove that inevitably morphs into a nearly makes them feel washed-out. However, this
metaphysical prog rock sound. On top of it all, doesn’t mean that the vocals are drowned out by
Cut Copy The Asteroid #4
the Zonoscope album cover may be the coolest al- the other instruments; rather, the other instru-
Zonoscope Hail to the Clear Figurines
bum art to be seen in a long time. ments rather create a massive sonic landscape
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nomics class. After a lengthy hearing your paper, you’re contributing to pears to turn professors into detectives and five per cent admitted to turning
with the university, officials finally al- their marketing strategy and their di- with new and unproven high-tech in a paper ‘obtained in large part from
leisha senko
sputnik (wilfrid laurier lowed him to opt out of the system. rect profit.” tools at their disposal, rather than a term paper mill or web site.’”
university) Rosenfeld explains that there were Rosenfeld is commenting on the teachers instructing students in what, This numerical representation is
a number of reasons for his refusal to company’s leaflets, emails and web- for many of them, are baffling princi- much tamer and more manageable
BRANTFORD, Ont. (CUP) — comply, from the nature of the site to site, which boast that Turnitin.com has ples and techniques.” than Turnitin.com’s statistics.
Turnitin.com, the plagiarism detection the presumption of guilt associated more than 130 million student papers Rosenfeld goes further, saying that Farrell says he isn’t buying the argu-
website contracted for use by numer- with forcing students to submit papers at its disposal. although there may be problems in the ment that Turnitin.com is better than a
ous high schools and universities, has and prove innocence before even “rais- But, for Jason Robinson, a profes- education system as a whole – balloon- trained eye.
been facing severe criticism. Issues ing that alarm.” He spoke of one rea- sor at Wilfrid Laurier University’s ing class sizes, cross budget drops – “Writing is such an organic
ranging from the practical to the ethi- son that particularly troubled him. Brantford campus, the system is worth Turnitin.com is, in essence, a bandage process, that the idea of being able to
cal have caused some students, teach- “You have these companies profit- it. solution. detect certain issues with a ‘sophisti-
ers and campus organizations to voice ing off of this crisis in higher education “Indeed it is unsatisfying to know “This answer doesn’t address the cated algorithm’ well, I don’t find that
their dissent following the program’s through creating massive paper mill that a company is either directly or in- problem.” reassuring. I mean, if these sophisti-
use in their classrooms. databases and being able to, basically, directly making money from another So while there is disagreement on cated algorithms, regarding writing,
Jesse Rosenfeld, a former McGill market their resource on the number work,” said Robinson. “I’m not sure the size of the issue or the proper solu- were possible, then surely Microsoft
University student, spearheaded this of papers they have to check your pa- how ‘unsatisfying’ leads to ‘unjust.’ tion, there is a general consensus that Word would be able to come out with
campaign in 2004 by refusing to sub- per against,” Rosenfeld said. As an instructor, I am comfortable ar- fewer instances of plagiarism are de- a better grammar checker, and yet they
mit his paper to the website for an eco- “Effectively, every time you submit guing that there seems to be far more sirable. don’t.”
gained by virtue of Turnitin.com then From the viewpoint of Another serious issue Dalhousie
there is lost. As it is, everybody seems Turnitin.com, plagiarism is a crisis University students have recognized is
to win. which they have no incentive to solve. the loss of jurisdiction that often fol-
“Turnitin.com is making money. Looking strictly through the lens of lows corporatization. Beginning in
Students are being justly awarded profit and loss, it would be wholly 2008 with serious vocal protest, the
grades based on performance.” detrimental to their business to fun- school’s students’ union has contin-
This brings up the largest and damentally “fix” the problem. ued to support a policy that would
most controversial issue of all. For Rosenfeld argues that promoting a ban, or at least provide an opt-out sys-
public education purists, the most classroom setting where students un- tem for Dalhousie students when it
egregious problem is what derstand what plagiarism means and comes to using Turnitin.com.
Turnitin.com represents: A private, have little want or opportunity to en- So, while Rosenfeld attained his
cost-driven company that has effec- gage in it would create a very healthy initial victory, McGill’s policy on the
tively penetrated the inner workings learning environment. site has not changed. Other schools
of the classroom. For critics, a sacred “The fact is that if you want to put around the country, however, have
line has been crossed. money into truly tackling sources of rethought their contracts, including
“If you start looking at a corpora- plagiarism, you’re going to put it into Mount Saint Vincent University, which
tion and the way in which a corpora- the quality of education,” he said. was the first school to ban the pro-
tion is responsible to its shareholders, “You’re going to have more original gram in 2008.
their legal responsibility is to deliver assignments that are more difficult to Still, the overall trend of expan-
the maximum profit within the con- plagiarize, or you’re going to have sion for Turnitin.com continues.
fines of law,” said John Farrell, a high greater engagement with students.
school teacher and supporter of the That way they’ll be less inclined to
public education system. “It’s one of throw a paper out of a paper mill.
the reasons why you don’t want cor- “You’re going to have a greater fa-
porations running certain services miliarity between students and faculty.
where there are values beyond maxi- You’re going to know the student’s “ Writing is such
mizing profit.” writing and the student’s work.”
Patrick Scanlon, a scholar and crit- Although these changes may be
an organic
ical analyst of the issues surrounding relatively costly, Rosenfeld, Farrell and
plagiarism, outlines the central quag- other critical scholars point to the no-
process, that the
mire in his work “Student Online tion that this may not be the only fac- idea of being able
Plagiarism: How Do We Respond”. He tor prompting schools to sign on with
argues that a mechanical online service big business. The realization that the
to detect certain
unduly simplifies the problem, mak- proportionality of the plagiarism mon- issues with a ‘so-
ing it a product in-product out ratio ster may be inflated is seen as a dis-
rather than an attempt to better the turbing, but likely fact. phisticated algo-
situation. “It had this feel of a war on plagia-
“The adoption of increasingly rism, which just seemed rather ab-
rithm’ well, I don’t
popular electronic plagiarism check- surd,” said Rosenfeld. “It was a find that reassur-
ers, although probably effective in the manufacturing of a crisis of plagiarism
near term as deterrents, could actually that professors were completely capa- ing.”
prevent faculty from addressing the ble of dealing with.”
problem before the fact, as a critical Indeed, Scanlon’s article points out
matter of students’ intellectual and that only “10 per cent [of students] re-
John Farrell
ethical development,” writes Scanlon. ported copying ‘a few sentences from
“Using plagiarism checkers ap- a website without footnoting them’
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top finisher of the 65kg division, as Savannah Toth (63 kg), Emily Brentnell Regina has only a short period of time year have their eyes set on gold.
well as Kirk Ackerman (61kg) and (67 kg), and Shelby Moran (72 kg), to prepare before they make the trip to There is no denying that Regina
autumn mcdowell
Connor Malloy (76kg). who all finished with bronze medals at Calgary to compete on possibly the has the talent not only to have individ-
sports writer
Also contributing largely to the Canada West. Other women who com- biggest stage of their careers. The ual success at the CIS Championships,
The University of Regina men’s team’s success was John Lendvoy peted for Regina at the conference Cougars will be looking to better their but also to pose a large threat to take
wrestling team went into the Canada (82kg), Benji Martin (90kg), and Jimmy meet included Laurin Holhoyi (fourth, third place finish from last year, while home the overall team title, a feat
West Championships last weekend in Levesque (130kg), who all took home 55kg) and Danielle Anderson (fourth, having at least a few bodies stand at which the Cougars have not accom-
Saskatoon as challengers, but left as silver medals in their divisions. Gaelan 59kg). the top of the podium. The four plished since 1998.
champions. Malloy (72kg), the brother of Connor, With nationals fast approaching, wrestlers finished in second place last
With 38 points, the Cougars fin- as well as Mark Ballon (68kg), were
ished atop the men’s standings, win- both able to secure bronze medals over
ning their ninth conference the weekend, thus helping out the
championship and first since 2002. team and securing that all ten men’s
Regina’s other victories have come in wrestlers will advance to nationals,
1989, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, and which take place in Calgary on Feb. 25-
1999. 26.
Last year, the men’s team was All of the top place finishers in the
close to victory, but ended up finishing men’s divisions were named first-team
second place at the conference champi- all-stars, while all second-place finish-
onships, with four wrestlers being ers were named second-team all-stars.
awarded silver medals around their Virtually every member of the
necks. This year, the Cougars had high Cougars men’s wrestling team was
hopes of having even stronger indi- able to enjoy success over the week-
vidual performances and dreamed of end, including the head coach. Leo
standing at the top of the podium as a McGee was named the conference
team. men’s coach of the year, a title that was
The improvement that the team extremely well deserved.
has made since last year was obvious The Saskatchewan Huskies, the
at the championships, as the two gold host team, came in second with 31
medalists from 2010 retained their ti- points while the Calgary Dinos and
tles in 2011, while two silver medalists Alberta Golden Bears finished the
from last year were able to stand at weekend off with 22 and 17 points re-
the top of their divisions. spectively.
Gilbert Musonza (54 kilograms) On the women’s side, the Cougars
and Steven Schneider (57kg), who won finished fourth with 13 points, behind
gold medals in 2010, were able to enjoy Saskatchewan (21), Alberta (24), and
the sweet taste of victory once again as Calgary (28).
they were able to take home the gold Trisha Elliott led the way for
in their weight classes. Regina, claiming gold in 48kg. She
Joining Musonza and Schneider at earned conference rookie-of-the-year
the top of the podium for the Cougars honours and a berth in nationals. Also
was Cory Horsburg, who became the going to nationals for the Cougars is
had always done swimming lessons, and managing your time wisely. I
Olympic Trials.
and one day my mom suggested I join think I was born with a good work West. peting in the 200m, 400m, and 800m these people race would be amazing
the Dolphins.” ethic.” Heading into the meet, Pineau freestyle, and potentially the 100m. and inspiring.”
After graduating from Luther For Winter, it is worth putting in was confident that Winter could Since her preparation will not be as Even if Winter does not perform
the hard work to be involved with the medal. This did not happen. Winter’s good as it could be for this event, her best at any of her upcoming
Cougars team. top performance came in the 800m Pineau is not setting expectations too events, it will not be the end of the
“The things with swim teams, and freestyle, as she placed ninth with a high. He is hoping for a top 16 finish. world. She has achieved more in her
probably many other sports, is those time of nine minutes 09.50 seconds. Winter is just hoping to embrace this first year than some university swim-
memories and experiences you have She placed 14th in the 200m butterfly new experience. mers achieve during their whole ca-
with those people are life long,” she (2:30.00) and earned a 15th place finish “I’m looking to go into it and have reer. The future is bright.
said. “I have friends on the team that I in both the 200m freestyle (2:07.73) and a ton of fun and race hard,” she said. “There’s always going to be an-
“ For swimming, will be friends with for life. They be- 400m freestyle (4:30.78). According to “It’s just another chance for me to get other race,” said Winter. “Canada West
come your second family or almost Pineau. there was a huge factor in her up on the blocks and do what I love to was a couple of weeks ago and I’m al-
non-medal performance. do. I don’t usually put heaving expec- ready going off to another meet. The
you get in what
like your first family.”
you put out of it. This season, Winter has excelled “She definitely went into Canada tations on myself.” best thing to do is take something from
in freestyle events. In these events, West fatigued,” said Pineau. “Some of Of course, the big events are still [each meet] and learn from it, because
swimmers can use any stroke tech- the girls definitively had some rest to coming for Winter. The World Aquatic if you stay upset with every bad per-
It’s nice to see
that all of my hard nique they would like. For many deliver personal-best times. With the Trials is the big event she is focusing formance you don’t get anything valu-
swimmers, this ends up being the front way swimming preparation goes, the on right now. Down the road, how- able from it.
work is paying crawl. Heading into the conference next event she would really be fully ever, she could be competing in the “At Canada West, I got to race
championship in late January, Winter prepared for is the World Aquatic Olympics. against some of Canada’s record hold-
was ranked sixth in the conference in Trials. Still, we thought she swam very “I would love to put up best times ers, and it was interesting to see how I
off.”
the 200- and 800-metre freestyle events well in Vancouver. When she goes into at the [World Aquatic Trials],” she said. reacted in that situation. Sometimes I
and eighth in the 400m freestyle. an event tired, we are hoping she can “I’m not sure what to expect because went out too fast because I wanted to
Before Canada West, Winter had al- be within three percent of her best I’ve never been there before but I’m re- stay with them but I’m not as fast as
Jessica Winter
ready met the CIS standard for all time. She was well within three per- ally looking forward to world trials. them. It really teaches you to race your
three of these events. Winter also en- cent.” “It will be really exciting to go [the own race.”
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It was more of the same on
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behind early to the Huskies (18-4)
and failed to fight back. Paul Gareau
did all he could for Regina, pouring
Women’s Basketball
in 29 points and grabbing nine re-
The Cougars learned who the top
bounds. Other key players for the Matt Yim
dog in Canada West is the hard way.
Cougars were Marek Downarowicz
Trailing the Saskatchewan
(15 points) and Lukomski (13).
Huskies by only two points heading
With a playoff spot secure, Regina is now focused on trying to upset the second-place Trinity Western Spartans
The Cougars finish off the regu-
into a home-and-home series against
lar season against Manitoba (9-13) at
them last weekend, first place was Herman that was able to take her nal on Feb. 17-18-19. Trinity Western
home on Friday and Saturday. Each
up for grabs for one of these fierce ri- game to another level under the currently boasts a 15-3 record, while
game is at 8 p.m. at the CKHS.
autumn mcdowell
vals. When all was said and done, sports writer looming pressure of missing the play- the Cougars sit at 8-10.
the Huskies swept Regina and offs. Herman finished off the night Although there is no denying that
clinched first place in the conference Women’s Hockey The University of Regina Cougars with a total of 53 assists, the second the road to the CIS Championships
with a 20-2 record. women’s volleyball team was on the most by a Cougar in a four-set match. will be a tough one for the Cougars to
In Friday’s 67-66 loss at the Though they will not be competing brink of elimination this weekend as The current record is also held by travel along, there is no telling what
Centre for Kinesiology, Health and in the playoffs, the Cougars still went they took on the Saskatchewan Herman at 55. can happen during playoff time.
Sport, the Cougars tried to mount a out with a bang. Huskies at the Centre for Kinesiology With Brandon beating Winnipeg “Anything can happen,” stated
fourth-quarter comeback. The Regina swept the Lethbridge Health and Sport. that night, just one more win would Sanford. “I mean, if you look at the
Huskies, who led by as much as 16 in Pronghorns last weekend in a pair of Coming into the weekend, the seal the deal for the Cougars and land league so far, you have seen everyone
the game, saw their lead diminish as Canada West road games. Cougars found themselves in a battle them a spot in the postseason. beating everyone. We will go in, be
Regina went on a 17-4 run in the The Cougars fell behind 3-1 on with the Winnipeg Wesmen for the Although mathematically elimi- well prepared, and see what hap-
fourth. However, the Huskies col- Friday, before coming back to top the seventh and final playoff spot in nated from the playoffs, the Huskies pens.”
lected a key offensive rebound after a Pronghorns 5-4. Rianne Wight, Canada West. A pair of wins from the (2-16) had no intentions of handing
missed free throw late in the game to Nicole Hollingshead, Rae-Lynn Cougars would almost guarantee victories, let alone a place in the play-
secure them the win. Danielle Somogyi, Gina Campbell and Kelcie them postseason berth, but it would- offs, to the Cougars.
Schmidt and Lindsay Ledingham led McCutcheon all scored for Regina, n’t come easy. Night two was a slightly closer
the Cougars with 18 points, while which received 21 saves from Lisa As it turned out, the Cougars battle on the scoreboard, but the
Carly Graham nailed three three- Urban. would only need one victory as the Cougars were able to come together
pointers and scored 11 points and Regina won 3-2 over Lethbridge Brandon Bobcats swept the Wesmen to secure three straight set victories by “ I felt we had a
Joanna Zalesiak notched six points (4-17-3) on Saturday largely thanks to in Winnipeg. Still, Regina won both scores of 25-22, 25-20 and 25-18. Some
and five assists before fouling out in Paige Wheeler ’s two goals. Jacey games against the Huskies. pretty passing by Kaitlyn Hughes,
game plan that
the fourth. Jones scored the short handed win- “I think the team is really happy combined with 12 kills by Meagan
The Cougars had another failed ning goal for the Cougars, while that they got two wins out of the Onstad as well as 38 assists by
the team exe-
comeback on Saturday, in a 100-87 Morgan Cooper turned aside 25 weekend,” offered Cougars head Herman, helped the team to secure cuted throughout
loss. Saskatchewan led by 23 at half- shots. coach Melanie Sanford. the final playoff position.
time, but Regina managed to reduce The Cougars finished the season On Friday, the Cougars came out “I thought that the team was very
the weekend. We
the lead to six at one point in the fifth in the conference at 9-13-2. The strong and looked dominant. The focused,” said Sanford of her team’s
third. They would not get any closer. top four teams made the playoffs. team strolled to a 25-15 opening-set effort this weekend. “I felt we had a
did really well
Ledingham was fantastic for the Wight tied the U of R’s single-season victory, but the Huskies fought back game plan that the team executed and had good en-
Cougars, scoring 30 points. Zalesiak goal record with 16. hard to take the second set by a score throughout the weekend. We did re-
(23 points, eight assists) and Schmidt of 25-23. However, it was all Cougars ally well and had good energy.”
ergy.”
(11 points) also chipped in. from there as they took the third set With first place in the conference
Regina dropped to 17-5 after the by a humiliating 25-10 score, and fi- getting a bye, the Cougars will now
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games, putting them third in the con- nally won the fourth by a 25-19 count. head to Vancouver in order to take
Melanie Sanford
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son for the struggling Cougars.
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and are guaranteed no better or At 2-16, the Cougars finished
worse than sixth place in the confer- tied for last in the conference. A num-
ence. They have made the playoffs. ber of players for Regina achieved
Regina never had a chance in milestones this season. Isaak broke
Friday’s contest, falling behind by 32 the U of R’s career digs per set aver-
points after two quarters. The age of 1.70, while Colter broke the U
Cougars got 14 points from Jeff of R’s single-season total block record
Lukomski, while Kris Heshka had with 72.
nine and Brendan Hebert tallied
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onds, breaking fellow teammate hurdles (8.82), qualifying for CIS This decision to join the team we’re on course for even more
try in high jump and sixth in long
Amanda Ruller’s record of 25.8. At in the 60m hurdles. could culminate in a conference or records. Every year you want to
jump. Has qualified for nationals in
both of these events. the dual matchup in Saskatoon “[Merissa is] somebody who’s national medal for Margetts, a feat keep improving the team and
against the Huskies early in contributing in all areas,” said that she did not accomplish in her that’s what I think we’ve done this
January, which the Cougars lost McCannel of Margetts. “She’s run- rookie year. The first step is the year. As a whole, our team is doing
141-114, Margetts earned a first- ning in a lot of races this and is conference championship, which well this year despite competing
place finish in the women’s 300m ranked highly in all of them. She’s starts on Feb. 25 in Winnipeg. The in the competitive Canada West.
Amanda Ruller
(40.19). The women’s 4x200m re- having a great season.” national championship is slated for Canada West has improved signif-
lay team, comprising Margetts, Some of Margett’s success can March in Sherbrooke, Que. icantly from last year. For our guys
Personal: Fifth-year faculty of kine-
Ruller, Kelsey Bohachewski and be attributed to her relationship “I want to score as many and girls to be doing this well is
siology and health studies.
Chelsea Valois, also placed first with fellow Cougar Tait Nystuen, a points as I can and place in the top amazing.”
Events: 60m/300m/4X200m.
(one minute 43.38 seconds). second-year science student. six,” said Margetts, referring to the
Notable: Ranked fourth in the coun-
try in the women’s 60m and has Margetts qualified for her first “Me and Tait are really close,” upcoming conference champi-
CIS event at the Golden Bear Open said Margetts. “We went to high onship. “That will really help our
in Edmonton on Jan. 21, as the school together, trained together team to maybe come home with a
qualified for this event at nationals.
women’s 4x200m relay team during all of Grade 12, and have Canada West Championship. I
Part of the second-ranked women's
posted a time of 1:42.13, breaking spent summers together going to know we can do it. If I run my best “ [Merissa] al-
4X200m relay team that has also
qualified for nationals. the U of R’s old record of 1:42.31. junior nationals and other events. and run smart I should be able to
Margetts followed this up by plac- We’ll talk to each other if we’re medal. But everything changes on
ways comes to
ing third in the women’s 60m having problems or if we think race day. [CIS] will be tougher, but practice with a
(7.77). something’s going wrong with our I think our relay team could medal.
At the Downtown Lions Sled races. I think we kind of feed off “I think the 300m is really go-
smile on her face.
Dog Meet in Saskatoon late- each other in that way." ing to go well for me this year. I’m
She’s a great
January, Margetts finished first in While Margetts has been a not as fast in that 60m, but I have teammate – she
the women’s 60m hurdles (9.07). great fit to the Cougars organiza- better endurance. There’s not many
At the Bison Classic in Winnipeg tion, she almost didn’t join in the people who run the 300m super
always cheers
on Jan. 28, Margetts was second in first place. Competing in track and fast.” everybody on.”
the women’s 300m (39.14) and field and Campbell Collegiate dur- As for the rest of the Cougars
4x200m relay (1:40.64), and third ing high school, Margetts started team, there is a lot of potential for
in both the women’s 60m (9.14) taking things more seriously in her medals at both the conference and Bruce McCannel
and 60m hurdles (9.16). She broke Grade 12 year and then a got a national level. The team has had a
her own school record in the 300m nudge in the right direction. handful of first place finishes this
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UBC x 20 2 40
struggles to make strides on ice TWU x
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Alberta x 16 8 32
Regina x 12 10 24
Manitoba 9 13 18
Calgary 8 14 16
UFV 8 14 16
Lethbridge 6 16 12
Winnipeg 5 17 10
Brandon 4 18 8
TRU 4 20 8
x = clinched playoff spot
y = clinched first
Top eight teams make playoffs
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W L OTL PTS
Alberta x 16 5 3 35
Saskatchewan 16 8 0 32
Calgary 13 8 2 28
Manitoba 12 8 4 28
Lethbridge 10 8 5 25
UBC 10 11 5 25
Regina 8 16 2 18
x = clinched playoff spot
y = clinched first
Top four teams make playoffs
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W L PTS
Alberta xy 17 1 34
Calgary x 16 2 32
TWU x 13 5 26
Manitoba x 11 7 22
Brandon x 10 8 20
TRU x 9 9 18
UBC x 7 11 14
Saskatchewan 3 15 6
Winnipeg 2 16 4
Regina 2 16 4
Martin Weaver
x = clinched playoff spot
y = clinched first
Top seven teams make playoffs
The Lethbridge Pronhorns celebrate a turnover-heavy victory against the Cougars on Saturday, Feb. 12
team,” said Cougars head coach the younger players gain more expe-
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Blaine Sautner on his team’s split. rience.
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“One night we’re good and the next “We’ve got a lot of young guys,”
Saskatchewan xy 20 2 40
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we turn too many pucks over, there- he said. “I think it’s a learning curve
Winnipeg x 18 4 36
Lack of consistency has been a com- fore playing in our end too much and and next year everyone is going to
Regina x 17 5 34
mon theme for the University of losing. be that much more prepared. “I don’t
Alberta x 17 7 34
Regina Cougars men’s hockey team “Going in we knew we were not think we are going to have as many
UBC x 15 7 30
this season and this was evident dur- able to make the playoffs, so it’s kind lapses as this year.”
Victoria x 15 7 30
ing their final two home games at the of about playing for pride. The guys “It’s promising in the fact that
Calgary x 10 12 20
Co-operators Centre last weekend. played well [on Friday] but the next we’re young, but we have some skill
UFV x 10 12 20
The Cougars went into the week- night it was turnover after turnover, and some talent,” added Sautner. “It’s
TRU 9 15 18
end already eliminated from playoff which was kind of disappointing.” been frustrating, but you have to take
Manitoba 8 14 16
contention, but had the opportunity Leffler, a first-year Cougar for- it in strides and you can’t get too high
Lethbridge 4 18 8
to play spoilers in Canada West. They merly of the Regina Pats, felt that the and you can’t get too low”.
TWU 3 21 6
played the fifth-place Lethbridge team adjusted decently despite being This season, the men’s hockey
Brandon 0 22 0
Pronghorns, who are challenging a short players. team only welcomed back 10 play-
x = clinched playoff spot
number of teams for the fourth and fi- “I thought we played all right,” ers. Next season, the team could po-
y = clinched first
nal playoff spot. he said. “Obviously we have to limit tentially have 21 returnees and be in
Top eight teams make playoffs
Regina won 5-4 on Friday in a our turnovers and make sure we have good shape for the 2011/12 season.
hard-fought come-from-behind a consistent effort day in and day out. “It’s tough to fill half a team, but
shootout victory. Brett Leffler scored I think we did all right with a short I think that were in a position now Women’s Hockey
a goal with 10 seconds remaining in lineup.” where the guys we pick up (next sea-
the game to tie things at four and then Leffler has had some challenges son) can really push the guys that are W L OTL PTS
Matt Strueby buried one in the fourth this season adjusting from the WHL in our lineup,” said Sautner.
round of the shootout to solidify the to the bigger and more physical pace The Cougars, who sit lasting the Alberta xy 17 4 3 37
win. of the CIS. conference at 8-16-2, finish off the sea- Manitoba x 16 5 3 35
The Cougars carried that mo- “It was a little bit of a transition,” son on the road against the Calgary Calgary x 16 6 2 34
mentum into Saturday night’s game he said. “It’s tougher than I thought. Dinos (13-8-2) this weekend. It might Saskatchewan x 15 8 1 31
and held a 1-0 lead after the first pe- It’s a pretty good league and you be viewed as a meaningless set of Regina 9 13 2 20
riod. Things began to fall apart as the can’t take any nights off.” games for Regina, but they can still UBC 7 16 1 15
Pronghorns (10-8-5) scored three in Seeing as the Cougars field a get something out of it. Lethbridge 4 17 3 11
the second to take the 3-1 lead. The young roster, many of the players “We got to keep pushing and try- x = clinched playoff spot
Cougars were unable to respond and have experienced growing pains like ing to get better,” said Sautner. y = clinched first
skated to a 4-1 loss. Leffler. He feels that the team will Top four teams make playoffs
“That’s been the story of our have a good chance in the future as
Women’s Volleyball
W L PTS
UBC xy 15 3 30
TWU x 15 3 30
Alberta x 11 7 22
Brandon x 11 7 22
“ That’s been the story of our team. One night we’re Manitoba x 10 8 20
Calgary x 10 8 20
Regina x 8 10 16
good and the next we turn too many pucks over,
therefore playing in our end too much and losing.” Winnipeg 6 12 12
TRU 2 16 4
Saskatchewan 2 16 4
Blaine Sautner x = clinched playoff spot
y = clinched first
Top seven teams make playoffs
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Alexandre Bevington
“ We did it, we
got our goal. We
“ What we hope to do is to cross a bunch of had people in the
watersheds and to explore their states. We’re stands watching
affiliated [with] an organization called and everybody
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society and left with a big
their mandate is to preserve and protect
smile on their
Canadian wilderness, [especially] Canadian
watersheds.” face.”
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monkey in return for Wells and the below average team. This trade Anthopoulos made very clear that
organization would have been makes perfect sense as part of the he was going to be the team’s DH.
joseph grohs
pleased. The biggest factor in this rebuilding process. This isn’t very appealing to fans ei-
contributor
trade is money. The Jays shed the ther, since he only hit .244 last sea- The new
The Toronto Blue Jays seem to be remaining $86-million they owed Mike Napoli trade for Frank son. At least Encarnacion is young
the only team out of Toronto doing Wells over the next four years and Francisco – B+ and his bat only has room to im-
things right lately. Realistically, received two very solid players in prove.
acquisitions
the Jays, Leafs and Raptors are all return. While it is sad to see Vernon This was a good minor trade by
rebuilding teams, but the Jays seem leave since he was the face of the Anthopoulos, bringing in a solid Prospects trade for Rajai Davis – C
to be the only one fully commit- franchise and a great member of bullpen presence.
ting to it. Whether it is Leafs the community, no Blue Jays fan is The Jays sent catcher Napoli to I really don’t know what to think
President/General Manager Brian sad to see that much money come Texas, making it a very short lived about this deal that transpired last Mike Napoli
Burke trading a ton of prospects back on the table for Anthopoulos. Blue Jay career for him. Francisco is November between the Oakland
for Phil Kessel, or Raptors a veteran pitcher who is very reli- Athletics and the Jays. The Jays re-
Position: Catcher/first baseman
President/GM Bryan Colangelo Shaun Marcum trade for Brett able and highly underrated. His ceived Davis, a 30-year-old out- Last Season: 108 H, 26 HR, 68 RBI,
trading Roy Hibbert for Jermaine Lawrie – A presence will be more than wel- fielder who has spectacular speed
O’Neal, both of these GMs have come in the bullpen, joining the re- and an ability to play all three out-
tried speeding up the rebuilding This trade is the epitome of what cently signed Jon Rauch and field positions.
process to no avail. Anthopoulos is trying to accom- Octavio Dotel. The downside about Davis is Juan Rivera
Alex Anthopoulos, the young plish in Toronto. The Blue Jays really needed that he is lacking a consistent bat
Blue Jays GM, hasn’t been on the While I realize that this deal this deal since their bullpen will and is nothing special defensively.
Position: Outfielder
job for very long, but already seems was hard to swallow for many not be as strong as last year, fol- The real disturbing thing about this
to be schooling his fellow Toronto fans, the Blue Jays did acquire a lowing the departure of a few trade has nothing to do with Davis,
Last Season: 105 H, 15 HR, 52 RBI
GMs. Let’s take a look at the report very good prospect from the pitchers including Scott Downs. but the prospects sent to Oakland
card for Anthopoulos so far this Milwaukee Brewers in Brett Napoli, on the other hand, was in return for him. Toronto sent
off-season. Lawrie. seen as expendable by away a pair of 23-year-old pitchers
At first, this would seem like a Anthopoulos, since they want to from their affiliate Double-A New
Frank Francisco
Vernon Wells trade for Mike lopsided deal, since Marcum is 29 go with a J.P. Arencibia/Jose Hampshire Fisher Cats: Trystan
Napoli and Juan Rivera – A
Position: Pitcher
years of age and is close to peaking Molina catching tandem and have Magnuson (2.58 ERA) and Daniel
in potential, not to mention the fact Adam Lind play first base. Farquhar (3.52 ERA).
Last Year: 6-4, 3.76 ERA, 60 SO
This was like Mission Impossible 5 that he had a very solid campaign There was really no place for I don’t understand why you
for Alex Anthopoulos (yes, there is last year with a 3.64 ERA. This deal Napoli next year. would trade away two solid
a fourth one coming out soon), as makes perfect sense for the Jays bullpen prospects for an aged out-
he pulled off a deal that two years though, since Lawrie is the one of Edwin Encarnacion signing – B- fielder who would be considered a
Rajai Davis
ago would have seemed like a pipe the best second base prospects in “fourth outfielder” on most MLB
dream for any GM. all the major leagues. This deal was very confusing for teams.
Position: Centrefielder
The Jays received catcher/first The Jays have a few years Blue Jays fans this off-season. But
Last Season: 149 H, 5 HR, 52 RBI
baseman Napoli and outfielder ahead of them before they want to there is an explanation. Looking forward
Rivera in exhange for Wells. The compete anyway, which would After last season, Toronto put
Blue Jays could have received a make Marcum an aging star on a Encarnacion on waivers and he As good as these moves sound, the
was claimed by the Athletics. The upcoming season is no doubt going
A’s ultimately decided not to offer to be a long one for Toronto. Edwin Encarnacion
Encarnacion a contract, making The Jays are going to put out a
him a free agent. Anthopoulos then very young team for the 2011 cam- Position: Third baseman
signed Encarnacion (the same man paign, with limited experience in
he let go a month earlier) to a one- certain positions. The fact that they
Last Year: 81 H, 21 HR, 51 RBI
“ Alex Anthopoulos, the young Blue Jays year, $2.5 million contract. lost three very good defensive vet-
Confusing, right? erans in Wells, Lyle Overbay, and
GM, hasn’t been on the job for very Yes, this deal was a very odd, John Buck, will make it that much
yet after everything, the Jays did harder to get victories.
Brett Lawrie
get Encarnacion back for cheaper The fans know what they can
long, but already seems to be schooling
than the season prior. The problem expect out of their ball club this
Position: Second/third baseman
with Encarnacion is that he has a season, at least, and can always
his fellow Toronto GMs.” Last Season (In AA): 158 H, 8 HR,
very erratic arm, which makes him look forward to the upcoming sea- 63 RBI
a huge liability at third base. When sons when the Jays will hopefully
he signed a contract, though, be gunning for a division title.
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Jarrett Crowe
Thus ended the reign of man on this and all of our computerized gadgets
earth, enslaved forever to the com- will turn into the eyes and ears of
There was something missing from express their displeasure with URSU, “Honestly, if you’re sitting on the
puting monster, which he had cre- one all-knowing, all-seeing, and all-
Riddell Centre’s Multipurpose Room however, looked to be upset with the stage, don’t text your bros,” wrote
ated. powerful entity reminiscent of
on Thursday, Feb. 10. current executive on a broader level. one user. “You’ve all been so disre-
Ok, I’ll admit that was incredibly Skynet in Terminator or God from the
It wasn’t a crowd – the University They rallied behind motions to curb spectful this entire time.”
melodramatic. But it was the first Bible. It’s just around the corner, and
of Regina Students’ Union’s annual the power of the current executive, A lot of students seem to feel neg-
thing that came to my mind while Jeopardy is the first step.
general meeting made quorum easily. arguing that the time and resources lected by URSU, a body that, instead
watching the Jeopardy IBM Challenge, Why is IBM ignoring all the
It wasn’t engagement, either, since afforded to incumbents can outstrip of offering to negotiate and to repre-
which started on Feb. 14 and ran for warnings our best Hollywood writ-
students on both sides of any given and help to outflank challengers. sent students further, responded to
three days. The IBM Challenge pitted ers can come up with? I would bet
debate were unafraid to approach the Although one of those motions was criticisms with a thinly-veiled varia-
two of the most successful Jeopardy that Watson, using his algorithm,
mic. defeated, the margin was slimmer tion on, “Why don’t you do some-
contestants ever, Ken Jennings and could find that the only logical con-
What was missing, it seemed, than I’m sure URSU’s supporters thing about it?” Many of the students
Brad Rutter, against a supercomputer clusion to his existence would be to
was trust in URSU. And what was would have liked. who turned out to the AGM clearly
developed by IBM, with the purpose enslave humanity. Yet I would wa-
also missing was unity. It was URSU’s supporters who don’t trust the current executive any-
of showcasing how far computing ger that not a single person at IBM
The Canadian Federation of made the debates really interesting. more, and those members of the exec-
has come in recent years. has questioned Watson’s motives.
Students referendum brought stu- Many of them made the argument utive planning on running for
The supercomputer, lovingly They strike me as a group of mad sci-
dents into the fold in terms of engage- that, if students want change, they another term now have ahead of
dubbed “Watson” after IBM founder entists bent on creating a world in
ment with their campus, but it should turn out in the general elec- them the difficult task of rebuilding
Thomas J Watson, is a huge leap for- which only computer technicians can
appeared to have been incredibly di- tion and vote. During one such ex- student confidence. Or – and I sin-
ward in computing technology. survive.
visive. Now, after an AGM along change, student Mike Young got as cerely hope this is not the case – they
Watson can analyze the complexity of As it stands, I hope that people
which stark lines of policy were far as saying “if you want change” may decide that they’ve lost these
human language and answer ques- will watch Jeopardy and become as
drawn, it’s safe to say that it just before someone in the audience students’ trust altogether and, in-
tions rapidly and accurately. And by fearful as I am of a world run by
marked out where those divisions shouted, “That’s why we’re here!” stead, rally enough support from peo-
“rapidly and accurately”, I mean Watson, perhaps fearful enough to
were. The argument that change was ple who do trust them that their
“terrifyingly.” attack IBM headquarters and kill
Some students brought placards for elections and not the AGM could opposition will be outnumbered.
Words cannot describe how Watson. Watching Jennings and
demanding the release of the CFS ref- easily be taken as patronizing, and Whatever URSU’s executives de-
much Watson speaks to my inner Rutter struggle to keep up with
erendum’s results; the referendum, it’s tough to blame any student who cide, they have a long, hard task
hysterical madman. His voice is Watson, I found myself hoping that
held in October, has still not been re- attended and felt a bit looked down ahead of them. Elections are next
bone-chillingly calm and digital. The Jennings might throw down his
solved. URSU told students at the upon. While URSU’s executive did month. Who students will decide to
round, spinning picture on his “face” buzzer and attack Watson with an
AGM to wait, as the matter is cur- respond vocally to arguments – and, trust remains to be seen.
looks like an eye that is constantly axe or that Rutter would lose it and
rently being mediated by the courts. it should be noted, they usually in-
watching me through the camera, run next door to pull the plug on the
It’s clear that some students have lost cluded direct references to other
and the way Alex Trebek always giant refrigeration units that keep
their patience, and the announcement speakers’ arguments when they did
treats him with slight deference Watson cold enough to function. In
that details couldn’t be discussed due so – they also spent much of the meet-
makes me wonder if he hasn’t al- any case, I was hoping that if human
to the court injunction didn’t help ing looking at their cell phones, a fact
ready threatened the lives of Trebek’s intellect failed to help them beat
that. which didn’t escape the eyes of some
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Internet – yet. But when IBM, in their
infinite intelligence, decides to con-
nect Watson to the World Wide Web,
we are heading for a world of trou-
ble. Planes will be commandeered by
Watson to serve the greater good of
computer-kind, the Pentagon’s nu-
clear launch codes will be changed so
that Watson controls a nuclear arse-
edward dodd
nal with which to threaten humanity, contributor
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It’s nice to see our URSU To the asshole who stole my lowed to enter the AGM which
President has the time to text backpack: die in a fire. only URSU members are al-
people while sitting in front of lowed.
over 200 students at the AGM Nothing says Valentine’s Day
Thursday afternoon! Way to go like listening to “Cold Hard I know there’s an obvious way
Kyle! Bitch” by Jet. to fix this, but I’d like to com-
plain about Justin Bieber clog-
To the [fuckface] who stole my “I miss calling the RIC building ging up my twitter feed.
friends backpack: You are the the Labia.”
scum of the Earth. Go back to If you think AB has 'ethical' oil,
the barbarian society from Saying FNUniv students’ votes I have a Gulf BP oil rig to sell
whence you came. don’t count in URSU’s CFS ref- you. Great price! Reply here or
name student number [For the record – we don’t print the erendum is like saying First at www.abandonedstuff.com
c-word unless we absolutely have Nations people can’t vote in
to, and we’ve had complaints from Canadian Government because FYI; to the girl who proceeds to
email address
people on campus about the word they have AFN (Assembly of wear a tie, it does not give you
“retard” appearing in the Declass. First Nations). the right to hit on your
message
So we don’t print it, unless it’s used STRAIGHT friend who has a
the way the French use it. Sorry, Dear cologne wearing boyfriend, or your obvious GAY
Declass submitter! We’ve edited douchebags; Stop wearing so guy friend. We feel violated.
your entry in a way that we think much cologne. I don’t need to Please stop.
reflects how you feel about the so- smell it. It won’t get you laid.
ciopathic shitstain who stole your If FNUniv aren’t URSU mem- Screaming Daisies and the
friend’s backpack, while maintain- bers, and therefore unable to Fortunate Isles at O’Hanlon’s on
ing what we hope is your voice. vote in any referendum, then Friday, February 25. Leave your
why were FNU students al- wool hat and scarf at home!
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