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Student Choice Initiative leaves CFRU scrambling for survival

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FORD GOVERNMENT’S ACTION DEEMS COMMUNITY RADIO “NONESSENTIAL SERVICE.” WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS LEFT IN DISMAY S TO RY BY M AT T E O C I M E L L A R O | P H OTO S BY A LO R A G R I F F I T H S

ON JAN. 17, 2019, the provincial PC government announced that they are cutting tuition rates by 10 per cent and freezing those rates for the next two years. The Ford government also replaced the Free Tuition program with a grant-and-loan system. Hidden underneath the 10 per cent off price tag was the Student Choice Initiative, which critics have called an attack on student democracy, an attack on student-operated non-profits, and an effort to weaken campus life by undermining the institutions that have become pillars of the campus community.

a decade and has been on staff for four years. Now she promotes events, organizations, and takes care of any advertisements CFRU can pull in, which nowadays, aren’t many as the CFRU is run on a non-profit, community-driven mandate that sells advertisements for cheap, or even for free when organizations request it. STUDENT CHOICE INITIATIVE TO DEFUND CFRU, AMONG OTHER ORGANIZATIONS The CFRU studio is located on the second floor of the University Centre and has been operational since 1980.

trying to combat it and trying to get the Student Choice Initiative completely shut down,” Patehviri told The Ontarion. “We’re encouraging people to write testimonials on the importance of CFRU and also writing to MPPs.”

WHO IS CFRU?

One of those pillars is CFRU 93.3 FM, Guelph’s campus and community radio station, a nonprofit that has been operating out of the University Centre since the beginning of the 1980s. CFRU now airs around 70 different programs, run by around 120 student and Guelph community volunteers. Volunt eers can work in a reviewing capacity, or begin training to run their own show. CFRU also gives students the facilities to record their own podcast or music. The station also has a live performance segment that features a green screen, a segment that is revered by the local indie scene. CFRU also hires six full-time staff, from a station manager to a mobile studio coordinator. Many have been working for the station for a decade or more, either as fulltime staff or in a volunteer capacity. Andrea Patehviri, the Marketing and Outreach Director, has been programming at CFRU for almost

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Opt-out student fees put campus organizations and community-run non-profits in a financial free fall. CFRU and other organizations (including The Ontarion), now must create an operating budget around precarious funding, creating the unattended consequences of staff unsure if they will return to the job next year, or if they do, if they will return in a part-time capacity. “It’s just devastating to all of us who work here and everyone who volunteers here, listens to us, or learns skills because of the services we provide,” Vish Khanna, program manager at CFRU told The Ontarion. “I should say, its potential for damage is what makes us feel this way. I still have hope that students and citizens will quickly realize how the services targeted by this measure enrich both campus life and how that informs how vibrant our city is.” Patehviri said that if CFRU loses half of its student levy, it will most likely have to shut down. “In September we’re set to be defunded if that’s what the students want, and so right now it’s just a matter of, on the one hand,

NOT ABOUT STUDENT CHOICE

“[The Ford government] made it pretty clear it’s not about choice for the students, it’s a political move,” Patehviri continued. This could be referring to Ford’s fundraising email that was sent to his party members and voters asking for donations. “I think we all know what kind of crazy Marxist nonsense student unions get up to,” Ford wrote in the email. “So we fixed that. Student union fees are now opt-in.” CFRU has also been considered an opt-out, “non-essential” service. After the announcement was made, a representative from the Ontario government told The Ontarion that each institution will be responsible for determining what services will be “essential” and “non-essential.” Carrie Chassels, Vice-Provost (Student Affairs) at U of G, told The Ontarion that she could not say anything for certain until the Ministry of Training, Universities and Colleges gives the University the final document. If the Student Choice Initiative isn’t backtracked, then Patehviri says that CFRU will have to restructure in order to stay afloat.

“A lot of planning, and contingency plans, and there’s definitely a lot of talk of cutting hours of staff,” Patehviri said. CFRU is also looking to try and get grants from the provincial or federal level, however, Patehviri noted that it is hard to write grant proposals when the financial situation is precarious, and when how much cuts will be made remains unclear. If the Student Choice Initiative is upheld then it will be up to the student body to decide to support the community radio station and all the volunteers and staff that compose it. “I hope students realize they have a lot of power in this situation and that their decisions in summer will have a massive impact on how vibrant this university and this city can be,” Khanna said.

It’s just devastating to all of us who work here and everyone who volunteers here, listens to us, or learns skills because of the services we provide.

GREEN BOOK WINS BEST PICTURE DESPITE CONTROVERSIES Green Book won the award for Best Picture at the 91st Academy Awards despite multiple controversies surrounding the film. According to multiple sources, Mahershala Ali, who won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, apologized to Don Shirley’s family for the lack of consultation with them around the film. Lead actor Viggo Mortensen apologized after using the n-word following a screening. Critics also pointed out that Don Shirley, the real-life composer the movie was centred around, was not thanked during the acceptance speech. Shirley passed away due to heart disease in April 2013. JAGMEET SINGH WINS IN BURNABY SOUTH Three federal seats have been decided at the by-election on Monday, Feb. 25. NDP federal leader Jagmeet Singh won in Burnaby South, ensuring his leadership is not threatened. The NDP had issues across the country in the Outremont riding in Québec. The NDP lost the seat that they have held since 2007 to the Liberals. Former NDP leader Thomas Mulcair announced his retirement after a year of Singh’s leadership, making way for the Liberals to take the seat. The third by-election of YorkSimcoe remains in PC hands. First woman director for Pixar short film wins Oscar Domee Shi, who was born in China and immigrated to Canada when she was two, is the first woman director for a Pixar short film. She directed the animated-short Bao, which is about a steamed bun that comes to life and is raised by a Chinese mother in Toronto. After high school, Shi studied animation at Sheridan College in Oakville before moving to the U.S. to work at Pixar as a storyboard artist.

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Mayor releases report on homelessness and community safety REPORT COMES ON THE HEELS OF CAM GUTHRIE’S CITY ADDRESS M AT T E O C I M E L L A R O

A REPORT RELEASED last Wednesday, Feb. 20 from city hall announced an action plan that claims to make a measurable impact on the issue of homelessness in Guelph. The report comes after Mayor Cam Guthrie acknowledged his shortcomings related to homelessness and addiction. “I have failed as a mayor, as a leader in regards to this issue,” Guthrie said at his city address on Feb. 7. “This is an issue that has to be solved. We cannot be a community if we are leaving people behind.” “There are people who have been dying in our city,” he continued. “We must step up and I will not fail as the leader of this city over the next four years.” The report arrives a little over two months after the Task Force on Homelessness and Community Safety was announced on Guthrie’s inaugural address to the council on Dec. 3, 2018. The Task Force

has around 36 members and includes representatives from the Guelph-Wellington Task Force on Poverty Elimination, who have been critical of Guthrie in the past on issues of affordable housing. “I wanted to put some urgency around the issue, so people would know what the city is already doing, but to also expose the gaps of where we could do better,” Guthrie told The Ontarion. Other representatives include the Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy, the County of Wellington, Member of Parliament Lloyd Longfield, Member of Provincial Parliament Mike Schreiner, and other agencies that are experts in the root problems and possible solutions. THE TASK FORCE AGREED ON A PRIORITY LIST OF FIVE ACTIONS BELOW: 1. Permanent

Supportive Housing: A 24 hour, seven days a week staffed permanent lodging

for 15 chronically homeless individuals with complex needs. The staff will support residents struggling with mental health and addiction issues. The report argues that the housing will stop the cycle of more expensive interventions like the shelter system, emergency services and hospitals, police, and the justice system at large. The shelter will have an estimated annual cost of around $915,000. The cost of the new 15-unit building would total around $4.5 million (or $300,000 per unit). City hall hopes to establish permanent housing in the next four years. Guthrie said there could be other routes to accomplish the same goal through finding an existing building. “I don’t want to rush out and put a shovel in the ground for $4.5 million if we can try to accomplish the same things not only with other stakeholders but perhaps in a different model, but still have the same results for the people staying in there,” Guthrie said. 2. Support Recovery Room: The Support Recovery Room will serve those suffering from addiction or a mental health crisis,

The inside of Guelph’s drop-in centre. | Photo by Alora Griffiths

who are too sick for a shelter, but not sick enough to be in the Emergency Room. The SSR is estimated to have a minimum of five beds, and would be staffed by a nurse, addiction counsellor, and would be equipped to meet sleep and recovery needs for 72 hours. The projected operating costs are estimated at $617,000. 3. The Welcoming Streets Program: Increase of funding to an outreach worker who supports both individuals and businesses in downtown Guelph. The funding will expand the pilot project that hired an outreach worker to connect struggling individuals to services and supports. The

projected cost will be $83,000 for the outreach worker. 4. Addiction Cour t Suppor t Worker: The program provides a counsellor to people when they are in bail court. The counsellor then connects the individual to addiction services. The project will cost around $100,000. 5. System and Service Improvements: The expansion will extend work hours to evenings, weekends, and holiday, allowing for a potential 24/7 service for community members. Each agency will be responsible for initiating and implementing improvements.

company know that a remediation agreement was off the table. CBC reports that SNC-Lavalin also met with Finance Minister and the PMO on several occasions during this time. The purpose and content of these meetings are not public records, but in his testimony to the Justice and Human Rights Committee, the Clerk of the Privy Council Michael Wernick claimed to have warned Wilson-Raybould of the economic consequences of criminal proceedings, although he said that no inappropriate pressure had been put on her. Further, in a public statement on Feb. 11, Trudeau said he had spoken to Wilson-Raybould and had confirmed that the decision regarding the SNC-Lavalin prosecution was hers alone to make. He also said that Wilson-Raybould’s “continued presence in his cabinet speaks for itself.” Wilson-Raybould resigned her cabinet position the next day. Wilson-Raybould has not yet commented publicly on the situation, citing her solicitor-client privilege as the reason for her silence. The legal principle of solicitor-client privilege is to prevent a professional legal advisor like an attorney (in this case, Wilson-Raybould) from disclosing information about a case without the consent of the client (in this case, SNC-Lavalin). However, Wilson-Raybould appeared at a cabinet meeting last week and has asked to be able to “speak her truth” and

explain her side of the story at the justice committee. She is expected to appear there this week. Despite her highly-anticipated appearance, it is unclear whether she will be able to offer new insight into the situation due to her need to respect solicitorclient privilege. This privilege could be waived by the Prime Minister. To add to the confusion, the Prime Minister’s principal secretary and longtime friend Gerald Butts resigned on Feb. 18. In his resignation letter, Butts says that he “categorically” denied that he or anyone else in the PMO pressured Wilson-Raybould. It remains to be seen how the rest of this tumultuous affair will play out, but as time counts down to election day, every second this scandal carries on bodes ill for the Liberals.

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The SNC-Lavalin scandal explained A BRIEF SUMMARY OF WHAT IS ALREADY THE BIGGEST SCANDAL OF 2019 E L L A H A RV E Y

TWO MONTHS INTO 2019, a federal election year, the Trudeau administration is already dealing with a massive scandal. Ottawa has been abuzz with accusations and rumours about the SNC-Lavalin scandal. But what exactly happened? This story begins in the Harper era. SNC-Lavalin is a major contracting company based in Québec that employs over 9,000 Canadians. In early 2015, the RCMP laid corruption charges against the company on the grounds that it bribed Libyan government officials with nearly $48 million in order to buy influence in the corrupt Muammar Gaddafi regime. The charges also allege that at the same time SNC-Lavalin defrauded the Libyan government of almost $129.8 million. The company plead not guilty to these allegations. Fast forward to Jan. 14, 2019: the SNC-Lavalin prosecution is still ongoing, and the House of Commons still hasn’t returned

from winter break. Before the House of Commons sits for the first time of the new year on Jan. 28, the Prime Minister announced an unexpected “shuffle” of his cabinet ministers. This shuffle saw Jody Wilson-Raybould, the first Indigenous woman to hold the position of Attorney General and Minister of Justice, moved to a less prominent role as Minister of Veterans’ Affairs. Wilson-Raybould released a statement on her website which explained that she would not be commenting on the shuffle. She did, however, state that “the Attorney General of Canada must be non-partisan, more transparent in the principles that are the basis of decisions, and, in this respect, always willing to speak truth to power.” Then, on Feb. 7, the Globe and Mail published a damning article alleging, based on unnamed and anonymous sources, that the reason for the last-minute shuffle was that Wilson-Raybould refused to help SNC-Lavalin avoid a criminal conviction, despite pressure from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to do so. According to the article, Wilson-Raybould faced pressure from the PMO to allow

for a “remediation agreement” between the company and the Public Prosecution Service, which is the federal service handling the company’s prosecution. In a remediation agreement, corporations can essentially buy their way out of a criminal conviction by admitting wrongdoing and paying back their illegal profits. A criminal conviction would be financially devastating for SNCLavalin as it would prevent them from bidding on government contracts for a decade. Notably, remediation agreements were only recently added to Canadian law. They were included in the omnibus bill C-74, which was tabled by the government in early 2018 and was granted Royal Assent last June. SNC-Lavalin has reportedly lobbied the government for this type of agreement to be legislated. However, in early September 2018, the federal prosecution service had contacted SNC-Lavalin to let them know that they would not be inviting them to negotiate a remediation agreement. According to the Globe article, the PMO pressured Wilson-Raybould to override the prosecution service and offer SNC-Lavalin a remediation agreement, to avoid losing the company as a contractor. The article reports that Ms. Wilson-Raybould and her staff met with members of the PMO numerous times in the weeks after the prosecution service let the

Writer’s note and disclaimer: My name is Ella; I’m a U of G alumna, and I intern for Elizabeth May — MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands and the leader of the Green Party of Canada (GPC). As Ms. May’s intern, I attend parliamentary committees, correspond with constituents, attend legislative affairs, and work closely with her legislative assistants. The catch is, I have no prior experience with or knowledge of politics. This column details my experiences learning about the political culture and proceedings on Parliament Hill. My views are my own, and do not represent those of the GPC or of The Honourable Elizabeth May, MP.

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For all positions: Only those applicants granted an interview will be contacted. The Ontarion offers a learning environment in student media and considers this in their hiring process. To obtain a copy of The Ontarion’s Employment Equity Policy and/ or the job description for these positions, please email us at ontarion@uoguelph.ca or visit our website @ www.theontarion.com/jobs. The Ontarion reserves the right to prioritize candidates who currently live in, or who commit to moving into Guelph or the immediate surrounding area, during the duration of their employment. The Ontarion’s Employment Equity Policy is a proactive measure to recruit qualified people from a variety of ethnic, religious, and class backgrounds, lesbians, bisexuals, gays and transgender people, people of colour, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, and women. To be considered under The Ontarion’s Employment Equity Policy, members of the previously identified groups are encouraged to self-identify and explicitly refer to the policy in a separate letter to the chair of the hiring committee. Such letters must be submitted along with the cover letter and resume.

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R.I.S.E. spoken word showcase and black girl power SCARBOROUGH-BASED PERFORMANCE ART GROUP VISIT CAMPUS FOR A NOON HOUR CONCERT S TO RY & P H OTO S BY E L I A N A S I N I C R O P I

ON FEB. 13, Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere (R.I.S.E.), performed a spoken word showcase at the University Centre courtyard. This event featured Lul Joseph, Jayda Marley, Levyi-Alexander Love, and Faduma Mohamed. The theme was black girl power and each of these poets covered topics which black women, and black people in general, face as they come of age. Joseph possesses the rare gift of being able to have a crowd laughing and nodding solemnly almost in the same breath. Wielding her charisma and poetry like a sword, she cut the tension in the room

just as easily as she conjured it. Joseph’s poetry focused on the phenomena of white-washing and the clashing of identities which occurs when black women occupy white-dominated spaces. Marley’s poetry centered around police brutality, fear of law enforcement and black-on-black violence and it is no exaggeration to say that a collective hush fell over the crowd as she took the stage. The fierceness of her words was bolstered by personal anecdotes and a willingness to tackle issues candidly. As she finished speaking, the crowd was poised to leap from their seats and join her

in her outrage. Love waxed lyrics about black women with a sincerity that had the crowd besotted by the second line. The conviction behind his words was strengthened by an endearing support for his fellow poets as they discussed their own experiences as black women. Love was followed by Mohamed who had the crowd at a stand still as she painted the picture of a strong, aging woman falling in and out love and raising a family. It felt as if the crowd had collectively decided that any movement would break the spell — so captivating and enchanting was her story. R.I.S.E. is a performance art community movement based in Scarborough. This spoken word showcase was a noon hour concert that was part of the University of Guelph’s Black History Month programming, previously scheduled on Feb. 6, but rescheduled due to a snow day.

Jayda Marley entreating her black peers to support each other above all else.

Faduma Mohamed telling the crowd the story of her mother.

The theme was black girl power and each of these poets covered topics which black women, and black people in general, face as they come of age. Levyi-Alexander Love’s impassioned plea to respect black women.

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University of Guelph ninjas make public appearance THE HISTORY OF U OF G’S NINJUTSU CLUB S TO RY & P H OTO BY RYA N W I L L I A M S

A PUBLIC BUILDING, in broad daylight, filled with hundreds of passersby may not be where you would expect to witness the legendary ninja. Of course, the specialty of these shadowy figures is to appear where and when you least expect them. On Monday, February 4, students in Rozanski Hall had the rare privilege to observe two local ninja in practice — and an even rarer honor — to be invited to join them. Ace and Arthur, who were willing to reveal only their first names, are second year students at the University of Guelph, and have been studying with the university’s Ninjutsu Club for just as long. The Ninjutsu Club has been active on campus for over 35 years. While there was a brief period when the club gathered elsewhere, it returned to campus at the specific request of the university. Lead instructor Jeff Blythe, has been teaching ninjutsu on campus for 25 of those years and has a fourth degree black belt.

Blythe told The Ontarion that in order to stay afloat, many Ninjutsu schools have had to “water-down” their art as a means of attracting students. However, because there has always been a dedicated group on campus, the U of G club has been able to maintain more of the traditions of the art. Rather than a proclivity toward the mythical image of ninjutsu like shurikens, stealth, and shadows, these traditions are instead embodied in more practical ways, such as enduring a difficult posture for long periods of time. “What separates Ninjutsu from other martial arts is that it teaches a student to handle conflict the best way they know how,” said Blythe. “Conflict can be anything from someone suing you, to a car crash, to a stressful exam. Ninjutsu is about personal success.” Blythe notes that all of his students have been successful in their own ways, whether that be as doctors, tech workers, or even in personal pursuits.

Members of U of G’s Ninjutsu Club train under the direction of instructor Jeff Blythe.

The Ninjutsu Club gathers in the Combatives Room of the U of G Athletics Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For those aspiring ninja who are unable to attend at these times, despair not: the club also meets on both Saturday and Sunday, at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., respectively.

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Arkells bring their Rally Cry Tour to Kitchener HAMILTON BAND PROVE THAT THEY’RE THE “PEOPLE’S CHAMPS” S TO RY & P H OTO S BY K A R E N K . T R A N |  K A R E N K . P H OTO S

IT’S RARE THAT a Canadian musician becomes popular enough to embark on a cross-country arena tour, and even rarer when it’s an indie rock band. After over a decade in the making, the Arkells have solidified their place as one of the great Canadian modern rock bands with their Rally Cry album and tour. What some bands struggle with as they grow in popularity is how to connect with fans when they upgrade to an arena-sized venue from small clubs. On Thursday, Feb. 14 at The Aud in Kitchener, the Arkells showed that this wasn’t a problem for them and played comfortably to an audience of thousands. Every song during the Arkells’ set received a special treatment that made it stand out from the rest of the concert. There was confetti, choreography, a disco ball, and more. The band was joined onstage by their touring brass band, backup singers who were called the Arkettes, and even invited a few fans who wore homemade versions of vocalist/guitarist Max Kerman’s iconic fringe jacket from the Rally Cry album art to sing during “Only for a Moment.” At one point during the show,

Kerman made his way through the audience and wrote “doctor’s notes from the desk of the Arkells” to audience members so they could try to skip work the next day. The band reminisced on their memories of the Kitchener area; Kerman spoke about playing shows at nearby venues like the Starlight Social Club in Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Waterloo, Conestoga College, Hillside Festival in Guelph, and opening for The Tragically Hip in 2013, many years ago at The Aud. It was a particularly special moment for the band to play their song “Relentless” during the concert, because the lyrics had been inspired by The Tragically Hip’s frontman, the late Gord Downie, and his battle with brain cancer. Arkells concluded their Canadian tour on Feb. 19 in Montreal, and will be continuing on the U.S. leg of the tour until March 30, with support from The Greeting Committee and fellow Canadian band, Dear Rouge.

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A night of metal music conquers Guelph INTO THE WORLD OF HIGH DECIBELS AND DEATH S TO RY & P H OTO BY A DA M M AU E

ON FRIDAY, FEB. 15, I attended my first ever metal show. I survived, hearing intact. T he show was held at DSTRCT and featured American bands The Convalescence, The Breathing Process, and My Own Will, as well as Canadian band Cerbearus. Upon arrival, I put in earplugs. This was to protect my hearing and to prevent the worsening of my existing tinnitus, so I was ready to take in the metal bonanza. The evening shook my musical foundation to its core. To an outsider of the genre like myself, metal is often perceived as music that is very loud, and

often concerns death. After that night, I realized it’s definitely more than that. As I listened, I felt a kinship to this strange new genre, mostly because of its similarities to punk rock with its angst and energy, which I love. I was in familiar territory, but in many ways I was seriously unprepared for the meal I was served. Opening act Cerbearus kicked off the evening. It was the band’s second ever show and they fullheartedly delivered. The strong display of energy got the crowd hungry for more. Supporting acts The Breathing Process and My Own Will came out of the gate straight from hell. I felt like I was riding

a nightmarish roller coaster. The throaty vocal style was mostly intelligible but entirely tangible, meaning I could understand the majority of what was coming across. The Convalescence, the headliner, came out with its members wearing death-like war paint on their faces. It made me feel like I was transported into a dark realm. The sheer brutality of the band’s music felt twice as heavy as any of the previous acts. It was cool, for sure. Then there were the fans. The mosh pit at the foot of the stage was an incredible display of energy. People ran at each other full speed, pushing away their oncoming target, bouncing off like pinballs. Amazingly, if somebody fell down, two or three people would immediately pick the person up so that they wouldn’t get trampled on. As for

me, I stood off to the side and watched. To be honest, I’m still digesting the show. I don’t know what actually went down. I DO know that it was something worth coming out to experience. It was enlightening, in that it made me question my musical beliefs. There were no frills or halfdoing-its going on — it was the real thing.

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Hiking Newfoundland’s East Coast Trail for 18 days in Vermont and spent a few days hiking on the Long Trail. I fell in love with the idea of carrying everything I needed in a backpack, using my feet as my sole

I was born and raised in Ontario, where canoe trips are the hallmark of outdoor adventuring. I knew little about hiking trips until I worked at a summer camp

method of transportation and the physical challenge of walking long distances each day. I soon learned about “thru-hiking,” which is when people hike hundreds of

kilometres to spend multiple weeks in the wilderness. My friend and I decided to hike the East Coast Trail in Newfoundland. It’s a 300 kilometre-long trail

The Start of the Trail

One of the numerous spectacular views on our trip. I never tired of looking at the ocean.

The Communities

Pouch Cove: Meeting the kind and welcoming people in the communities along the trail was definitely a highlight of the trip. From people who invited us in for supper, gave us banana bread, or offered a flat place to camp, the trail was truly a story of the genuine hospitality and kindness of the people we met.

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on the east side of the island near St. John’s. In July 2018, we set out on a cold foggy morning at 7:30 a.m. for our 18-day journey.

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Portugal Cove: The East Coast Trail is a series of 26 pathways connected by small communities. The trail begins in Portugal Cove where you hike north until it veers to the south, passing through St. John’s on the way to its endpoint in Cappahayden. Our backpacks weighed about 35 pounds on the first day and we carried about five to six days worth of food at a time. We had three food drops along the way where we picked up food packages we had mailed ourselves at post offices in the communities.

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Codfish

The cod pictured in this pan was caught two hours earlier. We passed by some people filleting codfish on the dock and they kindly gave us a whole fish that we cooked on our camp stove a few hours later for lunch. We also tried fresh goat milk, goat cheese and goat yogourt, and bottled moose (moose that’s been cooked slowly and sealed in a mason jar). This was courtesy of Sean, a long-time farmer who lived in one of the communities along the trail.

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PERIOD TAMPONS AND THAT TIME OF THE MONTH STORY BY CAT COOPER Most women from the ages of 12 to 50 go through the same thing every month: menstruation (more commonly known as the period). This means that almost a mindblowing number of people use period products. They are such a staple in modern western life that we often don’t think about how women dealt with the monthly deluge before tampons and pads were introduced or how women in other parts of the world deal with their time of month.

n the west, periods are relatively destigmatized, but in many places around the world, women are still secluded, forbidden to participate in religious ceremonies or physical intimacy, and considered dirty, contaminated, or impure. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, women in North America would stay home from school or work during their periods. Today, one in 10 African girls skip school during their periods and many drop out of school entirely because they lack sanitary products, which makes it too difficult to go to school, according to UNESCO. This issue is not isolated to developing countries either, and occurs in North America as well, reported the Tennessean. Even if they do have period products, some girls don’t have a place to change them while at school. Many girls are not educated about periods due to stigma, and have no idea what’s happening to them the first time they menstruate. In stark contrast, many Indigenous cultures, such as the Cree nation celebrate menstruation as a gift from the moon, seeing it as a sacred, spiritual experience, according to Women’s Health. Moving from getting periods to dealing with them did not happen without a few wrong turns along the way. The Egyptians were the first to write about inserting materials intravaginally, though they were not for managing menstruation. They used what were called pessaries, devices designed to administer medicine. The Egyptians and Romans both used these devices, which were made from Nile dirt, honey, and elephant or crocodile dung stuffed inside a wad of linen and then soaked in acacia juice, goose fat, or opium. These were designed to deal with gynecological problems, including as a contraceptive. More often than not pessaries are believed to have caused infections in women, not helped them.

Menstrual cups are an environmentally friendly alternative to tampons and pads. | Photo obtained via Lunette.com

DS. TAMPONS: A PERIOD HISTORY

Women have been using things that could be called tampons (as we know them) for thousands of years: Ancient Roman women are said to have used wool, Indonesian women to have used vegetable fibres, and rolls of grass were used in parts of Africa. Ancient Japanese women, according to author Jaime Schultz, made tampons from paper and would change them 10 to 12 times a day. The earliest appearance of the modern tampon, including a string for removal, was in Europe in the 18th century. Curiously, it wasn’t always used for menstruation. A French doctor in 1776 reported a roll of vinegar-soaked linen that was used as a contraceptive while an American gynecologist in the late 19th century described eight different uses of tampons, including administration of medicine; only one of the eight uses was absorbing discharge. In 1879, commercial pads arrived in western markets for the first time, and in 1933, a man named Earle Cleveland Haas patented the modern tampon and applicator after a friend of his mentioned she had begin using a sponge intravaginally. Though the t a mpon wa sn’t t a ken up immediately (they were seen as immoral), for women with active lifestyles they became a staple, especially as women took part in industry during the Second World War. However, according to Schultz, even in 1942, 37 per cent of tampon users were still making their own tampons from bits of sponge or cotton. Nonetheless by 1944, a quarter of North American women were buying and using commercial tampons. As the tampon gained traction, they were marketed as discrete, feminine, and diminutive. Some of the earliest brand names in the 1940s include Lil-Lets, Meds, Pursettes, and the most telling of all: Fibs. In the 1970s came tampons with two strings, and “deodorant” tampons, which caused allergic reactions in many women. In addition to these came the Rely tampon from Procter & Gamble in 1975, which was shaped like a tea-bag and was said to be so absorptive that a woman could use the same tampon for the duration of her period. In 1976, new regulations were introduced making tampons medical devices instead of cosmetic ones, and required ingredient lists on cosmetics, but not medical devices. This meant that Rely tampons had avoided much more rigorous testing as a medical device, and kickstarted a race for each brand to produce their own version of “hyper-absorbent” tampons made with synthetic ingredients.

Right: Fibs was one of the earliest brand name tampons released in the 1940s. | Photos obtained via Lofty.com

By 1980, a quarter of tampon users were buying Rely tampons, and in the same year 812 cases of toxic shock syndrome (TSS) were reported, 38 of which were fatal. This was due to the ingredients Rely and every other “hyper-absorbent” brand used for their tampons, including carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), polyester, polyacrylate rayon, and viscose rayon; they all faced lawsuits. While cases of TSS are few and far between today, they still occur, and tampon companies still generally use ingredients that are known to cause TSS, as well as other ingredients that could be harmful to the user’s health, though many companies are now disclosing ingredient lists on their boxes. As for the future of tampons, it could include anything from saturation indicators, reusable applicators, beveled tampons to stop leaks, and maybe even vibrating tampons. WHAT A WASTE

The latest problem with tampons and pads is the immense amount of waste they produce. The average woman who gets a period is projected to use approximately 16,000 tampons in her lifetime, according to the National Centre for Health Research, with packaging, applicator, and product all ending up in the landfill. With almost 3.5 billion women on the planet, that is an astronomical amount of period products. Many commercially produced pads and tampons use or contain plastics, which can take up to a thousand years to decompose in a landfill. Luckily, there has recently been more support for eco-friendly alternatives to the now traditional pads and tampons. Reusable pads that can be thrown in the wash, menstrual cups that can be emptied and reused instantly, period underwear, and the menstrual disc (which is also reported to increase orgasms — you can use it during sex!) are just some of the alternatives that can help reduce the waste produced as a result of periods.

Menstrual discs are similar to menstrual cups but can be worn during sex. Photos obtained via Wikimedia Commons Period underwear can replace traditional feminine hygiene products or be worn as an extra layer of protection. | Photos obtained via Wikimedia Commons

LOOKING FORWARD

Education about these topics also needs to be emphasized for girls that might not be taught about periods, menstrual products, or contraception, especially in developing countries where it is often heavily stigmatized. Women and girls are suffering without the ability to make informed decisions about their bodies and their periods, a privilege that we often take for granted in the west. As we move forward, it is important that we keep encouraging positive discussions and foster understanding about periods. According to the National Health Service of Britain, a woman can lose upwards of 80 millilitres of blood during her period, which can be accompanied by extreme pain from cramps, and also include headaches and migraines, back pain, joint pain, and difficulty sleeping. It’s not always just an excuse to avoid going out or being active, as it is so often portrayed in popular media. If you or someone you know needs period products, they are available through the Central Student Association in their office on the second floor of the university centre as well as in certain bathrooms on campus.

HOW PERIODS ARE REFERRED TO AROUND THE WORLD Lady time: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, U.K., U.S. Time of the month: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, U.K., U.S. Strawberry week: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Latvia, Norway, Switzerland I’m on the rag: Australia, Belize, Belgium, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, U.K., U.S., Belgium, Belize, Iceland The monthly party: Netherlands The communists are visiting: Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Sweden, U.K., U.S. The Russians have arrived: Belgium, Denmark, Greece, Romania Japan is attacking: Australia, Canada, Germany, Finland, New Zealand, Spain, U.K., U.S. The English have landed: Belgium, Canada, France I’m untouchable: India, Nepal I’m dirty: Fiji, India, Pakistan, Tunisia I’ve got a pile of old, useless junk: Czech Republic, Slovakia Big aunt: China, Hong Kong, Malaysia Granny is coming in the red car: South Africa My Flowers: Ireland The Tomato has come down: Spain I’m sick: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Chile, Ecuador, Morocco, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey Monthly oil change: Germany, Hungary, Netherlands

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Athlete: Ashley White Sport: Women’s Basketball Position & Number: Center #24 Year at U of G: Second Year of Master’s Program of Study: Criminology and Criminal Justice Policy Rachel Weitz: What struggles have you dealt with as an athlete? Ashley White: In 2018, my world turned upside down when I got a call saying that my brother passed away of a heart attack. At that moment I was faced with two decisions: either I quit basketball or I continue. My decision was to continue and I am thankful that I had such a loving and supportive team to help me overcome this devastating situation. I struggled greatly with my mental health, overwhelmingly at loss because of my brother’s death. The fact that I continued playing basketball and persevered through adversity shows how important it is to have a supportive network of friends and family. RW: Who are female athletes that you look up to as role models for inspiration? AW: I know this sounds cliché, but I really look up to my teammates. The dedication and passion they have for the game motivates me to be a better player and ultimately a better person. Not only are they going through similar struggles being student athletes, but they are the main reasons I come to practice with a smile on my face. Every single one of my teammates has the same drive to

win and be successful, so it is hard not to look up to them. RW: What is your favourite part about being a Gryphon? AW: There are so many things that make being a Gryphon worthwhile. My favourite part of being a Gryphon is the fact that your teammates and coaches become an extended part of your family. We share laughter, tears, and upsets together. It was inevitable that we all became close to one another. We are constantly together on and off the court. Although it is my last year as a Gryphon, I know I will always have a family at Guelph.

EVA BELL IS A familiar face to thousands of Gryphons, but most don’t know her name, and they should. She works for Hospitality Services in the Mountain Hall cafeteria as a dishwasher, and is thought of very highly by her colleagues. But that’s not all: Bell is an elite track and field athlete who will be representing Canada in the Special Olympics in Dubai this March. Jovet De La Torre, one of Bell’s coworkers from the Mountain cafe, told The Ontarion that “it is with pride and honour to know such a dedicated and committed special athlete who […] will represent our beautiful country.” Bell will be competing in the 200-metre dash and shot put as one of 109 proud Canadians selected for the upcoming Special Olympics, which is held every four years. The future Special Olympian qualified for the world games at the National Games in Antigonish, N.S. by earning a gold medal in shot put, as she reached a personal best distance of 9.75 metres, and a silver medal in the 200-metre dash. She earned an additional silver medal in running

long jump, but will not be competing in this event in Dubai. In preparation for the Special Olympics, Bell has received extra time off work to practice. The Gryphons Field House has allowed her to work out on campus. In an interview with The Ontarion, Lori Savage, Bell’s coach, said of her trainee’s participation in the games: “being part of the games is like living a dream [that she] has had for a very long time.” It’s not just about competing at the highest level possible, “[Eva] is also looking forward to meeting new people, trying different foods, and seeing a new country,” Savage added. Bell is proud to represent Canada, and Canada will be proud of her. From all your fellow Gryphons, good luck, Eva!

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Indigenous women’s healthcare scandals THE LONG ROAD TO ACHIEVING ACCEPTABLE HEALTHCARE

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Seven common sexual dysfunctions TA S H A FA LC O N E R

MEHAK MOHINDRU

THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE of Canada have gone through many rough patches due to our history of colonialism, racism, residential schools, and in this case, the social determinants of health. Many Indigenous individuals, especially Indigenous women, receive inadequate healthcare, which significantly impacts diseases and their recovery process. A few platforms have been established to help Indigenous communities and provide them with emotional and physical support during recovery from diseases. Organizations such as the Canadian Nurses Association and the Canadian Indigenous Nurses Association provide ongoing support for men and women suffering from the injustice of the healthcare system, and promoting the development and practice of Indigenous health nursing. The negligence of Indigenous women’s health began in late 1800s to early 1900s. Type 2 diabetes became twice as prevalent in Indigenous people than in non-Indigenous people, but Indigenous people were not given proper treatment. As mental illness became less taboo, Indigenous women were suffering from mental health problems and never sought out any medical attention for these issues because it was never encouraged by them to seek help. This resulted in a tragic amount of suicides among Indigenous women. Indigenous women now have a suicide rate of

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35 per 100,000, seven times that of the general population. Another major healthcare scandal for Indigenous women pertains to sterilization. Sterilization was forced on women of Indigenous descent, and practiced even after Canada repealed most vigorous sexual sterilization laws in 1972. The latest cases are as recent as 2017, involving women who allege their fallopian tubes were tied without consent and were encouraged by doctors who told them it was reversible. After giving birth, these women were told they wouldn’t be able to see their child until they agreed to have their tubes tied or cauterized.

Currently, if Indigenous women still hold their treaty status, they are not benefited under the Ontario drug plan. Women with treaty status require additional processes for their prescriptions that most doctors are not aware of and that pharmacies will not provide otherwise. Healthcare is a basic need that is accessible to nearly all Canadians and is something we take for granted. It is important to recognize that many people are still without acceptable healthcare services and are left to suffer in silence.

WHILE MOST PEOPLE will have a sexual problem at some point in their lives, these problems tend to go away without needing treatment. However, there are sexual dysfunctions that many individuals struggle with whether they are short-term or long-term. To be diagnosed with a sexual dysfunction, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) indicates that the problem needs to be persistent (occurring at least 75 per cent of the time), cause distress, and have been present for six months or more. The most common sexual dysfunction that comes to mind is erectile dysfunction, but there are several others to be aware of. Sexual dysfunctions are categorized as lifelong or acquired and as either generalized or situational. Generalized means that the dysfunction occurs in all situations. Situational means that the dysfunction occurs in some situations, for example the dysfunction may occur in partnered activity, but not during masturbation. Check out the next issue for more information on sexual dysfunction. On stands Mar. 14.

The most recent version of the DSM, the DSM-V released in 2013, lists seven main sexual dysfunctions: 1. Fema le s ex ua l int er e s t / arousal disorder • Lack of or low sexual desire • Difficulty becoming sufficiently lubricated 2. Female orgasmic disorder • Having difficulty or being unable to reach orgasm 3. Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder • Sexual intercourse causes pain • Dyspareunia: persistent pain during stimulation of the vaginal area • Vaginismus: involuntary contraction of pelvic muscles 4. Erectile disorder • Difficulty getting or maintaining an erection 5. Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder • Lack of or low sexual desire 6. Premature ejaculation • Ejaculation occurs too early to enjoy sexual relations 7. Delayed ejaculation • Ejaculation does not happen or takes a prolonged period of time

Male athlete-perpetrated violence against women ARE MALE ATHLETES GETTING A PASS? TA S H A FA LC O N E R

THE MEDIA MAKES it seem that athletes engage in violent acts at alarmingly high rates, but whether athletes perpetrate violence against women more than non-athletes is still unknown. Athletes’ high profile statuses mean their actions receive more media attention than those of other people. A review of domestic violence and sexual assault charges against athletes in the MLB, NFL, and NBA by Bethany Withers in the Journal of Sports & Entertainment Law found that of 64 incidents of violence, only one player was convicted of the crime, while nine

plead either no contest or guilty to a lesser charge. Seven players were punished by the league and two were punished by their team, but the rest went unpunished by either the justice system or their respective league. Withers points out a couple of reasons athletes do not receive punishment for perpetrating violence against women. The league commissioners can choose how to punish players, but there is inconsistency among such punishments. Additionally, Withers writes that “ forming a strong case against a professional athlete is

complicated by the relationship between team security, a player’s personal security and law enforcement .” T he mut ua l f riends, connections, and conf licts of interest in which someone plays more than one role can make it easier for athletes to avoid punishment. Sociologist Michael Kimmel notes that sports create a culture of silence, protection, and entitlement. This culture discourages teammates from speaking up, and instead encourages protecting those that have perpetrated violence. Kristy McCray of Ohio State University explains that research on athletes and violence against women was prevalent in the 1990s. This body of research indicates

that there are connections between athletic participation and sexually aggressive attitudes and behaviours. There are several reasons that these connections exist, most of which stem from the hypermasculine environment sports create. In Monitor on Psycholog y, Stephanie Pappas writes that “traditional masculinity — marked by stoicism, competitiveness, dominance and aggression — is, on the whole, harmful.” The American Psychological Association’s (APA’s) new guidelines on treatment of boys and men notes the many negative implications of traditional masculinity, such as the negative impact on mental and physical health, a limit to psychological development, and a connection to

sexual assault perpetration. The continued encouragement of traditional masculinity, a problem for both men and women, is persistent and exaggerated on sports teams and must be taken seriously so that this cycle can end. RECENT CASES:

Kareem Hunt -- caught on camera kicking a woman in a hotel lobby in 2018 Austin Watson -- charged with domestic assault in 2018 Ezekiel Elliott -- investigated & suspended regarding domestic violence in 2017 Roberto Osuna -- charged with assaulting a woman in 2018

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The importance of student fees and what I have gotten from CFRU

READING ABOUT the Doug Ford government considering to make student fees optional upsets me. To not have this financial stability could potentially muzzle student voices from the grassroots up — not only threatening clubs, but also operations like The Ontarion. As a student newspaper, The Ontarion helps to create a community where we are encouraged to think and share our ideas. There is a structure provided with the guidance of a professionally trained team to help novice writers and illustrators gain media experience. The opportunities this venue offers students are job-related skills, real-life work experience, and friendships that can last a lifetime. These are often things that people don’t know the value of until later in life. —B a rbara Salsberg Mat h ews Onta ri on Volunteer, A rti s t, G uelph resident, an d U of G a lum na

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MY DECISION TO move t o Guelph in 2016 was based solely on nothing. I knew no one, I had no job. All I had was a rented room in a student house. I didn’t know what Guelph had to offer. I didn’t know if or how long I would be staying. As I settled in I started to uncover more and more of Guelph. One of my major discoveries, among many others, was the University of Guelph. Specifically the campus-community radio station CFRU and the independent student newspaper The Ontarion. The music at CFRU was fresh and eclectic; the shows were enlightening. In 2017 I started volunteering in their music department, responsible for reviewing, archiving, and organizing music. Then I became acquainted with The Ontarion, frequently reading it to stay informed about my community. In 2018 I contributed my first article, and have contributed many more since. Since my early days in Guelph I’ve come a long way. I love what I now have and will diligently continue my work with these services that have allowed me to grow as an individual, make lasting friendships, and shape my community. Sadly, if the Student Choice Initiative renders these and other amazing services offered at the University of Guelph unavailable, then students, community members, and people throughout the province, will lose out on a big part of their lives. I feel very fortunate for all I have experienced at the University of Guelph. It’s my sincerest hope that the good work will continue on. — Adam Maue, Guelph Resident, CFRU and The Ontarion volunteer

FROM THE ’80S TO 2019 B R U C E M AT H E WS

WE COULD HAVE moved anywhere. In fact, we didn’t need to move at all. My wife and I had a comfortable house in Toronto. We each taught for about 30 years and had retired, so maybe some downsizing was in order now that the kids were out on their own. Guelph was the first place we checked out because we had met here as students in the early ’80s. Naturally, we bought the first house we looked at and a few weeks later were residents of Guelph. Right away I noticed that CFRU was still going strong and it brought back fond memories. I heard the call for volunteers and answered it. I’ve been hosting Zombie Jamboree for almost two years now. What do I get from doing a radio show on CFRU? While I was a student it led to a job DJing at The Bullring. That job led to another DJing job at Chateau Lake Louise in Alberta. Living in a Rocky Mountain beer commercial caused me to seek more meaningful work and that turned out to be teaching high school physics. The skills I learned while disc jockeying and making radio transferred well. It was not hard to move from dealing with drunk dancers to hormonal students. Teaching requires people skills like diplomacy, thinking on your feet, and getting by with what you have. Doing radio makes you listen differently, and I still do. There are few things I like as much as exploring great music and sharing what I find. One of the rewards of teaching is when former students come back to thank you for “making them” learn something, develop a skill, or see a point of view that they didn’t appreciate until later. CFRU was a bit like that; I didn’t realize what it gave me until much later. It’s not just volunteers that benefit from a community radio station. It helps build community. CFRU makes radio in schools, seniors’ residences, and at events. They sponsor and publicize events around town and in the studio. The programming is as varied as the community. There have been shows on mixed martial arts, cycling, horses, and current affairs. All genres of music and many languages are represented.

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It really does reflect Guelph back to itself. It’s no accident that there is such a vibrant music and arts scene here. Even if you don’t volunteer or listen, there are benefits and more connections between the university and the town. Sounds great, but are non-essential student fees worth paying? Having been short of cash, I would likely have said no to all optional fees, opting instead for groceries or rent. I might have been saying no to my most valuable university experiences, without even knowing it. In fact, while an à la carte selection of activities sounds fair, it’s really like trying to order dinner from a menu on which the prices are clearly marked, but you can’t read what’s on offer. You have the costs, but don’t know the benefits, and may not until much later. It’s a situation akin to complaining about paying taxes for healthcare and education when you are healthy and have no children in school. Again, one is given the costs, but the benefits are uncertain and variable. Way back in my first year of university I tried to live at home

and commute to campus for classes. It worked, but something was missing, namely a community with interests that went beyond academics. CFRU is just one of those great additions to university life that can build both social and technical skills — skills you may be using long after you’ve forgotten how you got them.

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travels, but it’s easy to wallow in self-pity when the highlight of your week off is a well-vacuumed living room. I’m fully aware that my ‘misfortune’ is mild in a world of war and famine. It’s easy to be discouraged with a mounting workload and comparison to my peers. Yet understanding that sometimes things happen that are beyond our control is important for coping with the unforeseen, which is certainly something I will face as a practicing veterinarian. It may take a while to return to my normal self, but I’ve merely been knocked down, not out. There’s a lot in life we can’t control, so I remind myself to take charge where I am able. And in the meantime, I strongly recommend we all get the flu shot.

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THE WEEK BEFORE our reading break, I got sick. Really sick. The ‘trip-to-the-ER-for-IV-fluids’ kind of sick. Of course, it was awful. Everything hurt. I was dizzy, dehydrated, and down in the dumps. My bathroom became a temporary pharmacy and my bedroom a permanent parking spot. Yet the worst of it all came not in the throes of influenza, but in the days that followed. As with any university student, it’s hard for me to ‘allow’ myself to be sick when there are tests, labs, and deadlines looming around every corner. This is especially the case for vet school, where missing a single day of class can equate to eight hours of lecture or lab time to catch up on. With a test or two almost every week, the thought of falling behind can be daunting enough to drag all but the sickest of students out of bed, and I am no exception. Sometimes, however, an illness is just too much. Getting knocked off my feet was not optional in this

case, though I certainly tried to treat it that way. It wasn’t until I was literally about to walk out the door on my way to my gross pathology final that I realized I would probably pass out attempting to write the test (if I even made it to campus, that is). I surrendered back to my bed and slept through the day — and my final — before heading to the hospital that evening when my symptoms worsened. While I struggled to form words for the triage nurse, my classmates were downtown dining and dancing during our annual class formal. To say I was devastated to be missing an event I had looked forward to for weeks would be an understatement. In the days that followed, I regained strength physically but was an emotional wreck. The combination of medication, routine disruption, and FOMO (fear of missing out) left me frustrated and disappointed. It was great to be able to eat again, but thinking

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of the work I had to catch up on was hardly an appetite stimulant. As reading week passed by, I watched friends and colleagues on

beaches in Florida, in the mountains of B.C., and hiking the Grand Canyon. I don’t begrudge anyone the excitement of their

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March 2 Emergency First Aid with CPR-B (LSS) course A full-day class based on the 2015 CPR guidelines, designed for those seeking first-aid skills in a variety of areas. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. GGAC room 3213

2019 University of Guelph Writer’s Workshop Workshops held on writing craft and the publishing industry. Sign up for workshops online 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Various locations

march 5 Mending Masculinity Spoken Word performance featuring Kavi Ade & Vision. 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. UC 442 The Fenians of Guelph and the Arrest of Peter Mahon Guelph Historical Society presents an evening with history. 7:30 p.m. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian (161 Norfolk St.)

march 6 Take the Stress Out of IBS Program with Kathy Somers & dietitian Lindzie O’Reilly. Four one-hour seminars organized by Student Wellness. 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. UC332

Decreasing Headaches Program with Kathy Somers. Four one-hour seminars organized by Student Wellness. 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. UC332

March 9 Relay for Life - U of G 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. University of Guelph Field House

March 7 to 10 Curtain Call Productions presents: The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee A musical comedy about a fictional kids’ spelling bee. Various times, War Memorial Hall

March 8 International Women’s Day All Day, UC Courtyard

March 12 Anxiety: Skills & Strategies Program with Kathy Somers. Three one-hour seminars organized by Student Wellness. 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. UC430 Bowl For Kids Sake Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph present a bowling fundraiser. Must register to participate. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Woodlawn Bowl

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46–One more time

53–Staff member?

47–Having ten feet

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55–Word on a fuse

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THE FIRST EPISODE of The L Word was released on Jan. 18, 2004. The show follows a group of lesbian, queer, transgendered, bisexual, and ever y thing-inbetweens through the ups and dow ns of life, relationships, coming out, changing, and sex. I don’t know about you, but from my perspective, before 2004 no other show in mainstream media discussed these topics and shared the stories of LGBTQ+ people in a genuine and thoughtful manner. According to The A.V. Club, The L Word was the first T V show to portray a hearing impaired lesbian, a regularly occurring transgender character, and an interracial lesbian couple. To top

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off all these firsts, the vast majority of the series was directed and written by women. I also feel pretty proud knowing that The L Word was filmed in Vancouver. Good job, Showtime! In 2004, I was 12 years old, so I didn’t watch The L Word yet. I began watching the show at the age of 16. Looking back now, I believe that I already identified as being a lesbian, and was in the process of coming out and showing my peers who I really was. The show was an eye-opener for me because it showed the kinds of lives being lived by other LGBTQ+ people. It showed me that I wasn’t alone and that there was actually a community for us.

Having grown up attending catholic school, I was one of the first same sex couples to go to prom at my high school. Having shows like The L Word helps young gay people feel less scared and pressured to “fit in” and conform to heterosexual norms. Everyone’s experience is different, but I know this show helped me feel confident in who I am. I try never to feel scared to show people who I am, because you never know what young people who are still figuring things out are watching and reflecting on. Because of its many firsts, The L Word made way for other shows to portray the more serious LGBTQ+ characters we see on T V today. In 2019, it’s not

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