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EDITORIAL: Idle No More, indeed. NEWS: Italian club plans Toronto opera trip. FEATURE: Lambda recommends... Tuesday, January 22, 2013 theLambda.ca Volume 51, Issue 6 More than 100 LU students attend Model Parliament BY MATT RABEY Model Parliament 2013 saw more than 100 Laurentian University students attend. These students got to experience first- hand how Canada’s Parliament operates by allowing students to hold a simulated session in the actual House of Commons. “I couldn’t be happier with how Model Parliament went this year,” said Mark Mancini, President of the Laurentian University Political Science Association. “Our team worked extremely hard to plan a great event.” One of the students at this year’s event included, Carolyn Leblanc, Leader of the national First Peoples National Party: “I thoroughly enjoyed this experience,” said Leblanc. “I think that coming before the House of Commons even though we are a Photo by Ryan Neal model parliament, it was a great A group shot of the Laurentian University group that attended Model Parliament in Ottawa. opportunity to speak to actual members of the house, presenting we act in a civic manner and a that or willfully ignorant of it.” was employed on an internship French parliaments have many our opinions as future leaders of dignified manner, people will listen During the Model Parliament, with the French parliament. aspects that are similar or the the government.” and people will take our concerns the chiefs and leaders of the Idle During her time in the French same, as Chalencon explained: Also in attendance were seriously. I think that I was able No More movement came to the parliament, Chalencon was “It’s quite the same, the questions actual members of the Canadian to achieve that today with all the Anti Chamber of the House of employed by the Union pour un to the government, we [in France] Government, including Sudbury speeches that were presented by Commons. mouvement populaire (UMP). She have this to.” MP Glenn Thibeault. my party.” Michaud stated: “Some of had many tasks while employed The French also have the same Leblanc said having actual Another Laurentian University the students such as Samantha there, including speech writing method as Canada for the passing members of the House present student, Brandon Michaud, Bokma and Mathieu Labonte took and dealing with letters sent to the of letters and notes between during Model Parliament was a fourth-year Philosophy a minute to go wish the protestors French delegates from the French members of parliament. beneficial. Major was more critical of the their best. I think that was more people. Chalencon, having worked for “I think that those who are Parliament process and stated: important than anything that Chalencon had this to say about the French delegates and seeing in the government who chose “Model parliament is a lot like happened inside parliament that some of the differences, including them do this, she commented that to participate today actually playing house for students. Like day.” that in France there is not a it was always a dream of hers to be are listening to students and real politicians, nobody takes it Model Parliament was also an requirement to wear a jacket and able to pass a note in parliament. by listening they hear what seriously. Outside we had the opportunity for some international tie: “It’s less traditional [in France], Chalencon enjoyed the time in first nations and students are Idle No More protestors doing students to experience Canada’s we don’t have all the ceremonies Ottawa and added: “It was really some important work for Canada. parliamentary process. at the beginning [like the Canadian a great experience. It was really concerned with. I think that is a Yet there were still people in Sarah Chalencon, a Political parliament], just a beginning and interesting.” much better way for us to have our voices heard and respected. When parliament oblivious to the Science Major from France, has a an ending.” [email protected] problems facing aboriginal people, unique perspective to offer as she Yet, the Canadian and the 2 Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Idle No More protest visits Parliament Hill BY MATT RABEY The Idle No More movement marched on Parliament Hill on Jan 11. Grand Chief Derek Nepinak from the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs said this in regards to why the first nations peoples were in Ottawa: “We want to meet and have a discussion, nation to nation, being with first nations and the leader of the Canadian Government, that being the Prime Minister, and also the honourable governor general because he is a representative of the crown where the initial treaty was signed with the queen. We wanted to have a discussion on issues, on reform and of issues going forward.” The protest on the hill saw more than 3,000 First Nations people and their supporters descend on Parliament Hill to fight for Aboriginal rights. Some of those supporters included Laurentian University’s Pamela Charron, a third-year Political Science Major and Danielle Beaulieu, a Fourth- Year Social Service Major. Charron said: “The reason why I attended the protests and rally in Ottawa on Friday was because I really do enjoy going to protests and rallies, they’re empowering Photo by Ryan Neal and a learning experience. This Idle No More protestors gather outside of Parliament Hill on Jan. 11, 2013. movement in particular, Idle No More, the reason why I attended Serpent River First Nations. The sacred tobacco was passed to things like the Kelowna Accord like that.” is because they have an identity, “I myself in my previous career from the Sergeant At Arms to and the Charlottetown Accord and The events that took place they have a cause and hopefully have served the members of the Chief Day who then said: “I just that third order of government in Ottawa were not just limited they will have an outcome. They’re First Nations communities for over want to thank you Sergeant At that recognizes us First Nations. to demonstrations on the Hill, fighting for what I believe in: 15 years of my life,” said Vickers. Arms and just indicate that these We thank you.” explained Beaulieu: “[We] attended social change and environmental “I understand your frustration. are not tokens, they are not Upon completion of this a sunrise ceremony on Victoria change.” I understand the conditions in novel exchanges. This is a formal exchange the chiefs were asked Island where Chief Spence is doing One of the goals of the protest which you people live and I also exchange and I want to note that to leave the Anti Chamber and her fasting and they welcomed us was to bring the sacred tobacco understand the importance of we are accepting this as a gesture returned to the protest outside. with open arms even providing and sweet grass into the House of tobacco and what it means as not reciprocating the protocol that Outside of the House, speeches us with grass skirts because that Commons where the Laurentian only a gift, but as a sign of respect will take place here with the Prime were given by the First Nations is the protocol to do the sunrise University Model Parliament was for your people. My people here in Minister when the House resumes Chiefs explaining their reasons for ceremony. They showed us how to taking place at the time. security we have a definitive job via the honourable Liberal being there that day as well as how do the smudging and one guy said The goal was not to be to do to maintain the traditions member of the House of Commons the issues are not ones concerning ‘would you like to go lay tobacco accomplished as the security only and practices of the House of Carolyn Bennett. We will draft a only Aboriginals. on the fire,’ it was not a problem. permitted the First Nations chiefs Commons. Unfortunately those statement on behalf of the chiefs Beaulieu said: “As many It was the most welcoming thing. access into the Anti Chamber. practices will not allow us to here. On behalf of the Idle No More chiefs said Idle No more is So it’s not about creating divisions While in the Anti Chamber, facilitate what you would like to do movement, if that is permitted. not a movement that’s strictly it’s about uniting people. We’re Laurentian students representing today. But perhaps with members And these young people to Aboriginal or First Nations related. the next generation so we need the First Peoples National Party of parliament that can be suggest that we must continue It is all Canadians that should join to have a broader scope of what (FPNP) were permitted to witness facilitated. On behalf of the House to forge that path forward in the the movement because it is about we want as a society and what we a formal exchange of tobacco of Commons and the members of spirit and intent of treaties and human rights and it’s about our think is fair and just.” between Kevin M. Vickers, security we present this tobacco to that we recognize the sacredness environment and where we live. [email protected] Sergeant At Arms for the House of you as a gift and a sign of respect of the tobacco and the sweet grass It’s about being sustainable and Commons and Chief Isadore Day, and thank you for your visit.” and we give acknowledgement believing in democracy and things Tuesday, January 22, 2013 3 The Idle No More movement, indeed LAMBDA STAFF in Kingston. Although there isn’t point to scrutinize the message of the peoples who are having hard times, The Idle No More protest is about necessarily a connection between the movement. but to use the worst-off of a population education, territorial rights (and act and the Idle No More movement, To be clear: good can be achieved as a bench-mark for everyone of that promises), protecting the environment the graffiti seemed to provide a from this movement, but only if it stays particular race is a clear misuse of and empowering Indigenous peoples. connection as the words “This is stolen focused. critical thinking skills. On Jan. 10, the founders (Sylvia land” was scrawled on the statue in The problem with Occupy Wall We all need to be careful not to let McAdam, Jess Gordon, Nina Wilson spray-paint. Street is it lacked clear objectives race be a deciding factor in this conflict, and Sheelah Mclean) released an In our educational system, and there was a heavy sense of and to use reason above all else. We outline of their vision and goals in a growing up in Canada involves being disorganization. need to be careful that words are kept press release, stating exactly that. taught basic political history, and The argument that Harper should civil and that when things get tense “The Vision [...] revolves around most Canadians are partial to Mr. be doing something to stem some we don’t alienate each other, on other Indigenous Ways of Knowing rooted Macdonald. Even for those who aren’t, underlying racist backlash to the side (or in the neutral middle) of this in Indigenous Sovereignty to protect many of them will see defacing a statue movement is a bit ridiculous. If a conflict. We all should fully respect a group’s water, air, land and all creation for as something they can’t support. It’s a movement is launched, there is going right to organize peacefully and fight future generations,” the releases states. strong, and very hostile action. Also, it to be backlash. It can’t be expected for what they believe in. At the same “The Conservative government bills is illegal. that someone will step in and shield time, breaking the law is breaking the beginning with Bill C-45 threaten The legal side of the movement is you from the backlash your movement law. There is a fine line to walk here in Treaties and this Indigenous Vision of another interesting aspect. is creating. this protest and when all is said and Sovereignty. The Goal of the movement Recently, McAdam (one of the Any blatant racism being displayed done the images and sounds from this is education and the revitalization founders) said publicly that she in the backlash should be condemned, protest may well live on in defining of Indigenous peoples through only supports legal and peaceful there is no doubt; but it’s unrealistic to Indigenous peoples and how they are Awareness and Empowerment. Idle means of protest (defacing a statue expect the Harper government to put viewed. No More has successfully encouraged or blockading a major highway falls any energy into fighting it. Harper’s job The Idle No More protest is indeed knowledge sharing of Indigenous outside of what she is willing to at this point is to meet with and listen fighting for the future of Indigenous Sovereignty and Environmental support). to people involved in the protests. people, but not just for their rights and Protections.” Though it’s an important news story At the same time, the problem living quality. There is an image war Idle No More can bring about and a serious issue, the Attawapiskat of racism goes both ways. This isn’t being fought. In the worst-case scenario change, but it will have to thread financial management problems are a battle between the Indigenous this could be a polarizing protest, and carefully. a red herring at best (thrown into peoples and the “white devils,” or a the inherent tension resulting from All it takes is one event or an errant conversations to distract people from fight of race, at all. This is about an the movement could result in further quote to lose sympathy from the the real issues and to demonize Chief unhappy group of citizens fighting stereotyping and racial struggles. No public, or even worse: create animosity. Theresa Spence). Perhaps she should with the government. one should want that! For example, on Jan. 10 a statue of be held accountable for it, but it Yes, everyone knows you can point And no one wants another Oka crisis. Sir John A. Macdonald was defaced really shouldn’t be used as a counter- out examples downtown of Indigenous Lambda Staff and Information Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor General Manager Ron Guillet Ed Veilleux V. A. Stranges [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Financial Director Lambda Publications is the bi-weekly SCE 301 Student Centre Charles Wilson PRINTER student newspaper of, by and for the stu- Laurentian University McLaren Press dents of Laurentian University. Lambda 935 Ramsey Lake Road BOARD OF DIRECTORS is funded through a direct student levy by Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6 Ashley Thomson CIRCULATION members of the Students’ General Asso- (705) 673-6548 Charles Wilson Lambda circulates 3000 issues throughout the ciaton/Association Generale des Etudi- [email protected] Erik White City of Greater Sudbury and Laurentian Univer- antes, yet remains autonomous from all www.thelambda.ca Ernst Gerhardt sity Campus. university organizations, both student and Janis Goldie administrative. 4 Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Idle No More hosts flash mob BY WILLIE POLL gathered at the new Sudbury center mall day on Jan. 28. Buses of Anishnaabek anymore. You cannot get rid of us, or our Idle No More, a movement that began to perform a flash mob, which they call people will travel to Ottawa to peacefully rights for that matter. No bill or omnibus with four aboriginal women, is now a “grand entry style.” Many people were protest. According to the movement’s will ever take away our inherent rights.” nation-wide issue. dressed in traditional aboriginal outfits website, this “day of action” will fight for The dance was done with traditional “The words are saying that we aren’t and bright colours to show their heritage. “indigenous sovereignty, human rights, costume, drumming, and dance. idle anymore,” Brandon Petahtegoose, “The dance represented strength, and environmental protections.” “I have never seen anything like it,” a Laurentian student and Idle No More courage, and the vitality amongst our The purpose of the flash mob is to Kristine Cornejo, an onlooker, said. “It was protestor, said. “That we are in full throttle people,” Petahtegoose said. “It doesn’t take spread awareness that, “We’re here, the really moving, and the costumes were in fighting for our inherent rights as experience or skill to dance; it takes heart, Anishnaabek nation is alive and well, amazing, the whole thing made me want Anishnaabek people, because this is our and the will to overcome the adversity our prosperous, and on the rise, and we won’t to join in and dance and stand with them, home. I fight for it because this land is a people have had to endure over the years. be brought down by any government as it’s a great cause, and I’m glad someone is gift from Creator and I’m obligated to take It means a lot to us.” they’re residing in our house. The state of looking out for future generations.” care of it, not the Government. So I will Many people stopped to watch the flash Canada is a guest in our house,” according [email protected] fight for my rights, and continue to do so mob, take photos, and even participate to Petahtegoose. until the Government upholds their side of alongside the dancers. “We’re stronger than we’ve ever been. the treaties that we have made.” Much of the Idle No More movement You can’t put us in residential school On Friday, Jan. 18 more than 200 people is leading up to the official “Idle No More” anymore, and you can’t kill us with disease Parliament trip gives students first-hand experience BY MATT RABEY guest speaker Paul Dewar Some of these bills included that they could not enter the guest speakers spoke to students The Parliament of Canada addressed the House and read the removal of healthcare from Chamber, a delegation of students including: former Prime Minister examines legislation in a wide the speech from the throne. Canadians that smoke, a bill was sent out to meet them, and Jean Chrétien, Laurentian variety of areas in the form of Ian McGraw was once again that was opposed by a majority a productive discussion ensued. University Chancellor Aline bills. There are two types of bills: the main Speaker of the House and defeated during the voting This was a great opportunity for Chrétien, Glenn Thibeault, Chris Public bills, which deal with and was acknowledged for his period. students to see the mix between Mercer and Dr. Rand Dyck. public policy; and Private bills, contributions at the banquet that The speeches were not parliamentary democracy and Following the speeches, there which convey special rights or was to follow. to be all given by students, grassroots democracy.” was an awards ceremony where powers on a particular individual One of the twists to this year’s however, with Sudbury MP Glenn The chiefs were halted in the the winners for best speeches as or specific group. Model Parliament was that the Thibeault addressing the House. Anti Chamber of the House, but well awards recognizing people’s On Jan 11, Laurentian NDP formed the government “Take a look around this room,” they addressed the students hard work. University students were able to based on how many students said Thibeault. “Take a look at who wanted to speak with them The winners of these awards experience this process first hand registered to be in that party. the ceiling, the chairs and take it including all of the members were: Neil McGraw, Sarah at the 2013 Model Parliament. This was then to be the butt of all in because the history that’s of the notional First Peoples Morrison, Izabeau Trottier, One of this year’s Model a joke from many notional MPs in this room [and] the decisions National Party (FPNP). Annette Cristo, Mathieu Labonte, Parliament organizers was from the opposition, including that have been made over the After a formal exchange of Alex Catro, James Gray, Sam Pitzel Mark Mancini, President of the first year Political Science Major centuries that we’ve been a sacred tobacco between the and Chris Hacala. Laurentian University Political Faith Fraser, representing country, it is awe-inspiring for Sergeant-at-Arms and chief Also to receive awards of a Science Association. Kingston and the Islands who me to be able to come in here Isadore Day, the protestors exited more unique nature were Dr. “Model Parliament is a great said: “I would like to mark this day every day and debate ideas and the Chamber peacefully. Rand Dyck, a bottle of Crown tradition at LU,” stated Mancini. as the one and only remarkable talk about ideas and hopefully More action continued inside Royal and Mark Mancini, a bottle “This year, we decided to make day we will ever have the what we’re doing is changing our the House including members; of Canadian Club and John A. this tradition even more special. privilege of witnessing the NDP country for the better.” Eric Gloster, Steve Sutherland Macdonald action figure. We lowered the price for all as government.” Part of that history that and Allen Sylvestre crossing the After the final awards were participants and invited some At the other end of the Thibeault spoke of was also floor to the cheers of their peers. given out, people were now special guests, including Paul spectrum some of the speeches happening that day as the Idle By this point the day was on free time for the rest of the Dewar as our Governor General were to address issues that No More movement marched drawing to a close and after weekend including bars and and Peter Milliken as a guest Canada currently faces, including on the House of Commons while the voting on the budget, the clubs in Ottawa’s famous ByWard Speaker.” the national Energy and National students were inside. speaker dismissed the students Market. The day’s proceedings were Resources Cabinet minister, “Our day was also made a to their dinner. “All in all, the LUPSA team a contrast between serious and Alana Macintyre’s, on ethics in further learning opportunity Dinner was at the Chateau deserves the credit for putting comical as the Friday began engineering. for students because of the Laurier, a first for Laurentian together a Model Parliament that with Charles Wilson entering the Aside from the member’s delegation of First Nations Chiefs University’s Model Parliament. will certainly be remembered as House of Commons with the speeches, the students had the that gathered in the foyer of the The evening MC was Nathan being unique,” said Mancini. mace to the sound of Star Wars’ opportunity to critique and vote House of Commons, while we Knott who organized the [email protected] Imperial March. on bills that the national parties were there,” said Mancini. “While evening’s proceedings. Following this ceremony, drafted. parliamentary rules were such During the dinner several Tuesday, January 22, 2013 5 Incontri gears up for annual opera trip BY LIANNA PISANI subtitles... it will finish around “During Christmas break I say it always sells out, but I hotel room and opera ticket, Laurentian’s Italian Club, 10 and there will be more free began booking the bus and would say that we get a high with four to a room; there Incontri, is making the final time.” making flyers. Diana helped number of people that come are additional costs for those arrangements for its annual The bus leaves at 9 a.m. me organize everything with on the trip,” Cimino said. who have fewer to a room. opera trip, which will be taking Saturday morning, but will the theatre company, and got The trip is open to anyone, Payments can be made by place this year on Friday, Feb. make a stop at Vaughan Mills us the tickets for the dress not just Laurentian students, cash or cheque to the Italian 1 and Saturday, Feb. 2. The mall for three hours. rehearsal night,” Pisani said. and the Incontri members Department or Incontri group will be seeing Mozart’s Romina Cimino, the vice- The opera tickets were hope the trip will be as much members by Jan. 29. La Clemenza di Tito through president of Incontri, said that donated by Dr. Elizabeth of a bonding experience for [email protected] the Canadian Opera Company the shopping is something Dawes, Dean of Humanities those new to the trip as it was on Friday at 7:30 p.m.. that usually makes the trip and Social Sciences. for them. Vanessa Pisani, the more successful. Both Pisani and Cimino “I never expected the trip president of Incontri, said that “Most students have never will be attending the opera to be so fun and students to there will be plenty of free experienced what an opera is trip for the third time; Cimino be so welcoming. It was a trip time throughout the trip. all about, and the shopping considers this an event that where most students bonded “We will be arriving in is just the cherry on the cake,” generates a lot of student and created memories to talk Toronto around 1pm, so there said Cimino. interest. of for semesters to come,” will be free time to shop at the Pisani has been organizing “This is a trip that is fairly Cimino shares of her first Eaton Centre until 6:30, as the the trip with Incontri and Dr. popular and one that creates a opera trip experience. opera begins at 7:30 p.m.. It’s Diana Iuele-Colilli, an Italian lot of interest to the members The cost for the trip is three hours long with English professor. of the Incontri club. I wouldn’t $135 per person, including a Beach-themed suitcase party raises money for SPAD program BY WILLIE POLL prize definitely affected my decision all about what you made it. If you middle of dancing would have made it Students put their parkas and to go.” Kourtnie Forbes, LU student wanted to have fun you had fun; and I better though, mainly because it takes toques away and brought out the and party guest, said. “Otherwise it definitely wanted to have fun.” a while to get everyone’s attention and summer attire, because even though it would have been some lame old all The event was all ages, which I’m pretty sure a lot of people missed is winter, over 80 students went out to ages thing. It also helped that it wasn’t allowed underage students and upper out on prizes this way.” [email protected] partake in the beach themed suitcase dry days anymore, and many students year students to mingle together in a party on January 18th in the alumni drank before, or after the event.” safe, alcohol free environment which hall. The party was held to raise money The party started out slow but by an also supported the SPAD programs for the SPAD program at Laurentian. hour in more people began to show funding for field trips. Tickets were ten dollars, and there up and partake in the suitcase party “The DJ stand and the projections were many prizes to be won such and draws, and ticket sales continued gave it a very different feel,” Frobes as a trip to Cuba, 48 inch flat screen throughout the evening. said. “And it was a lot of fun to dance television, and a blackberry playbook. “I thought it was pretty good.” with the added effects. Maybe not “The possibility of winning a big Forbes said. “It started slow but it was doing random prize draws in the 6 Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Live-In For Literacy sets $5,000 tar- get, runs Jan. 18 to 25 BY WILLIE POLL factors that had to align to allow them to be $15,000 to help under privileged girls Literacy is not only a third-world Live-In for literacy started on Jan. 18, as literate as they are, as well as being able attend school in their countries.” problem, but is an issue world-wide, she when three Laurentian students started to engage in post-secondary education.” For some, the cause is closer to home. added. their week-long stay living in the library to The fight for literacy is not only taking “Living in the library for this cause is “Ultimately I want students to realize raise funds to promote international literacy place at Laurentian, but many other schools really a full circle opportunity,” Mirfield said. how integral it is that we support literacy and raise awareness for the importance of are also participating in the quest such as “My father was illiterate until his mid-20’s. opportunities to all,” Mirfield said. “As being learning and education. In previous years, York University, Queens University, and the Growing up impoverished, as well as with a illiterate is still widely a taboo issue in as much as $4,000 has been raised for the University of Ottawa. lack of access to education and support he everyday life.” cause and this year the team is setting their “Live-In for Literacy started at Queen’s could not read when he left school for the Donations can be made at their base goal at $5,000. University back in 2005 and has raised over work force. He learnt years later, working at camp outside the library, students can “Literacy is very important to me,” $170,000,” Nathan Knott, a participant, a press that printed university textbooks also purchase candy or raffle tickets, with Chloe Mirfield, a participant, said. “I see said. “The goal of Live-In for Literacy is to in Toronto. As the pages would come off proceeds going to the cause. Live-In for it as the great equalizer. Literacy comes help under-privileged children acquire the the press, he would stack them to be cut, literacy runs from the Jan. 18 to 25, where in many forms; from reading and writing resources necessary to learn how to read each time trying to read a bit more. Being Mark Mancini, Chloe Mirfield, and Nathan to cognitive and expressive literacy. I am in developing nations. Live-In for Literacy surrounding by some of those same texts Knott will be collecting donations for the here not only to raise awareness of the has helped to build five school libraries in today is humbling, but it also illustrates organization. They will be based at the J.N. importance of literacy to anyone looking to India, nine school libraries in Nepal, one how illiteracy is an issue everywhere. 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Tuesday, January 22, 2013 7 X-rated Hypnotist Tony Lee entertains Laurentian crowd BY WILLIE POLL merely a deep concentrated The shows opening act was involved two heterosexual swearing for no reason.” Hypnosis, a state of mind state of mind which allows a musical performance by two males performing acts in close [email protected] that allows your focus and you to focus only on what the Laurentian students, Tommy contact until one chickens concentration to be amplified, hypnotist is saying. Zapletal and Kelsey Anthony, out, the one who chickens out sounds mild and harmless, One of the students both top performers in the is “someone who questions but when used in the Tony hypnotized explains it: “It felt Laurentian talent show. their sexuality,” according to Lee xxx hypnotism show, like he took over my body, “ “It was great that they used Tony Lee. it’s anything but mild and April English said. “I couldn’t Laurentian students to be the “The show was good,” Meitz harmless, audience members control myself, it wasn’t a bad opening act,” Campbell said. said. “But the introduction to used words like “hilarious,” feeling though, its hard to After the opening act, hypnotism was a bit odd, and “sexual,” and “unbelievably explain. I would definitely do Tony Lee started out his there was no need for all the funny.” it again.” performance with a game that swearing, I felt he emphasized The show begins with Tony Lee hypnotizing the audience, anyone who falls easily into a hypnotic state will be hypnotized to keep their hands clenched together, therefore, forcing them to volunteer themselves on stage to be “freed”, ultimately to be put back under hypnosis and made into the evenings entertainment. “Hypnotism didn’t work for everyone in the audience,” Sarah Campbell, audience From marketing to fi nance member, said. “But, a lot of to international trade, this people seemed genuinely program offers the unique unable to keep their hands skills you need to launch your apart, it was really neat, career as a brand manager, before the show I had my operations planner, marketing 21,000 doubts about hypnotism, but coordinator, media analyst now I’m undecided.” and many other exciting IT business analysts The show involved making career options. hypnotized students believe or see alternate things, such are needed by 2016* as believing they were into GLOBAL beastiality and driving a brand new Lamborghini and BUSINESS fleeing from the police while flipping them off and then Computer Science and School of MANAGEMENT eating way too many magic Management grads – Enhance your mushrooms. degree and prepare for mid-level management job opportunities through “My favourite part was POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE the one-year IT Business Analyst when the girl ran off the stage graduate certificate program. to protect her (imaginary) pet pig from being murdered,” Apply now for September 2013. Mya Meitz, an audience cambriancollege.ca/itanalyst member, said. Being hypnotized is “completely harmless,” *Information and Communications business.humber.ca/postgrad Technology Council, April 2012 according to Tony Lee, and is 8 Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Lambda recommends... Ron Guillet (editor) Matt Rabey (staff writer) Kayla Perry (staff writer) “The Inheritance” by The Dear Hunter “Liquid Swords” by GZA “dancing with myself” by generation x “Vanguard” by Closure in Moscow “This is what you want” by Tiefschwarz “cinema” by Benny Benassi “Genesis” by Forgive Durden “Summer Sensation” by Luigi Madonna “back in black” by AC/DC Lianna Pisani (staff writer) Ed Veilleux (news editor) VA Stranges (General Manager) “Replaced” by Kate McGill “Bandages” by Hey Rosetta! “Crow Hill” by It’s a Bird! 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COLUMN BY ANDY VEILLEUX The holidays are always a – and some of the more high- Everybody wants to see you mixed bag for students. strung check it every few hours – – even those fringe friends you We go through the feelings of until the moment of truth. have not messaged in months – high anxiety as we go through There is extreme dread for and ‘no’ is not the polite answer. written and oral exams, hand in some, while others jump from All of the distant family – or take-home exams and get all of their computer chairs, screaming even the family you wish was the final projects finished to the with arms flailing, hoping not more distant – want to hear all best of our waning abilities. to break anything upon landing about your time at school, and Then there is a great silence from their victory celebration. ask you the same questions they for many: the first chance to take If there were a room filled with do every year. a slow, relaxing breath in what students of differing grades and “What are you doing over feels like months. programs, they might remind you there?” The drop from exam time to of that great Canadian holiday “How much is that costing freedom is a drastic one and it tradition – the World Junior you?” From media planning and can be somewhat off-putting. Hockey Championships. “What are you going to do management to account Some would be hanging their Suddenly, the stress and with that?” co-ordination and sales, head in disbelief and shame, pressure of constantly having After a few questions, you this program offers the unique others would be absolutely something to do or work on may have to politely listen to skills you will need to launch stupefied and void of emotions, evaporates, leaving a big void. stories about how your uncle- and the winners would be skating your career in an advertising The voice in your head twice-removed never finished around cheering and hugging or media company. continues to scream at you when high school, but still manages to one another. you slouch on the couch to watch provide for his family. Unfortunately, the victors television or play video games, It is no wonder some students would not be Canadians, but and nights of drinking bring a try to cram work into their that’s a whole different story. pang of guilt about what else you holidays in an attempt to save This story is not all bad. could be working on, because we themselves from as much debt as ADVERTISING - The holidays being a chance for students are creatures of habit. they possibly can. students to wind down and see Some people manage to It is in this sea of mixed their families. Of course, seeing MEDIA flick the switch to ‘off’ better emotions that the portrait of the one’s family more is not always than others, but there is never student as a young person is best a cure for stress, but it is usually complete freedom from the a positive change, especially for drawn. MANAGEMENT stresses of school – like the ghost students far from home. Students alternate between of Christmas Past that just won’t Students come back to their periods of excessive stress, go away. rapidly-growing nephews and the gnawing feeling of having POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE The pressure is slightly nieces, their sometimes empty- something they should be more warranted for some of nester – read: extremely bored working on, and the notion the students taking year-long and ready to do laundry and cook of being free – sometimes in courses, but even they suffer for you – parents, and all of the drastically short periods of time. more than they should. friends that they have physically In short, time is at a premium Mingled into this phantom left behind, if not digitally too. for students who are forced to pressure is the stress of waiting Friendships are often renewed, cram too much into too short of business.humber.ca/postgrad for marks to come back. familiar home towns are explored a time during the holidays. Student nervously check the with fresh eyes and old flames are Don’t call us, we will call you. Tuesday, January 22, 2013 9 Entrance awards a bust: report begin looking into alternatives. would a university stop recruiting principal benefit to universities of about not working for anything COLUMN BY ANDY VEILLEUX A Jan. 7 report from the Higher Unfortunately, it is unlikely in higher-quality students to these forms of financial aid is that unless they get a reward, but Education Quality Council of universities would cut down focus on giving students a better they attract stronger students to clearly, we won’t even work for a Ontario concluded that entrance entrance awards and begin to education? Entrance averages the university, especially those reward anymore. awards did not significantly invest that money elsewhere. are very important to many from lower-income families, What else can universities offer increase the chance of students The bottom line is that universities, and are indeed a rather than help the students to except money, which is supposed succeeding in university. entrance awards attract students point of pride for many. succeed once enrolled.” to make the world go ‘round? “RUH-ROH!” says Scooby-Doo. into universities, so offering major It would be like asking the The worst part about the This is where the idea of This information might impact entrance awards helps guarantee Toronto Maple Leafs – all Leafs entrance awards is that the student success becomes even the way students are funded, higher-quality students come to draft jokes aside - to stop drafting motivations that universities more important. If the financial or perhaps, mean less entrance your institution. The report also as many players and start putting attach to the awards seem to have incentives are not causing funding for students. At least, touches on this subject, saying more money into developing the no effect. The well-off and low- students to perform better, there is a certain worry of that, there are only two expected players they have already drafted. income students alike showed universities need to take a good, even though it is not likely to benefits of entrance awards: to It simply is not up for discussion. no extra incentive to keep their hard look in the mirror to see what happen. Universities often use help students succeed, and to The report concludes exactly marks high, despite their funding they can do to help students, as entrance scholarships to lure in recruit higher quality students. that in summarizing the report’s being tied into their performance, opposed to just throwing money top students, so they will likely It is clear that the first part findings. with the exception of a minor at them. stick around, even if they are of this equation deserves more “So why should universities upswing in their first-year grades, In academia, as in the real having little effect on marks. study, although asking universities continue to offer scholarships and according to the report. world, throwing money at The report is very decisive with to invest the money elsewhere bursaries, especially to entering And the baby boomers like to problems apparently does not fix its findings. will likely fall on deaf ears. Why students? It may be that the taunt the younger generations them. “While entrance scholarships and bursaries may attract stronger students to a particular university, a new study by the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) finds that these types of financial aids have limited use in promoting student success. The study found that first- Network year scholarships and bursaries have very modest effects on your way to student grades and generally no association with degree completion,” the report stated. a great career To be clear, the report took a small sample size of two different From trade shows to weddings universities in Ontario, so more to cultural festivals, this research needs to be done on program offers the unique the subject. The results are still skills you need to launch your significant. If further research can career as an event coordinator, corroborate the findings of this early report, it may open the door account representative, for a new discussion on what the corporate meeting planner best way to help students succeed or many other exciting is. career opportunities. The report began to speculate about ways the money could be used to help students succeed EVENT more. “If entry-level bursaries and Complete the Network Technician scholarships have minimal impact MANAGEMENT diploma in just 2 years at Cambrian – on student performance, it is a recognized Cisco Networking Academy possible some of these resources and Microsoft Networking Academy. could be better directed to POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE higher quality programs or more You’ll be job-ready and can also instructors.” challenge the Certified Cisco Network While ‘higher quality programs’ Associate (CCNA) certification exam is about as vague as the word and/or enter directly into the third ‘soon’ can be to your typical year of Cambrian’s Computer Systems procrastinator, the report is Technology advanced beginning to bark up the right diploma program. tree. If it is shown that student Apply now for September 2013. success is barely affected business.humber.ca/postgrad by entrance awards, it is the cambriancollege.ca/networktech responsibility of the university to Tuesday, January 22, 2013 10 Chloë Mirfield is Captain Marvel BY ED VEILLEUX If anyone on campus had a super- Though Chloe Mirfield isn’t literally powered, heroic alter ego, it would bullet-proof like Captain Marvel, her have to be Mirfield. enthusiasm definitely is. And, who can forget her clever ad- Mirfield’s warmth, smile and cheer vertising campaign in the last elec- are impossible to ignore in even the tion, which had Mirfield sporting a shortest of conversations with the black top-hat, and even a cut-out SGA board mainstay. moustache to support Movember. When Mirfield isn’t busy with her [email protected] work on the board, you might find her living in a tent for Live-In For Literacy, or helping out with all kinds of causes around campus. Illustrations provided by Marvel Comics Chloe Mirfield, much like Captain Marvel, is constantly counted on. Captain Marvel has been one of the most highly-regarded heroes in the Marvel Universe for years.

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EDITORIAL: Idle No More, indeed. NEWS: Italian club plans Toronto opera trip. FEATURE: Lambda recommends... Tuesday, January 22, 2013 theLambda.ca Volume 51, Issue 6 More than 100 LU students attend Model Parliament BY MATT RABEY Model Parliament 2013 saw more than 100 Laurentian University students attend. These students got to experience first- hand how Canada’s Parliament operates by allowing students to hold a simulated session in the actual House of Commons. “I couldn’t be happier with how Model Parliament went this year,” said Mark Mancini, President of the Laurentian University Political Science Association. “Our team worked extremely hard to plan a great event.” One of the students at this year’s event included, Carolyn Leblanc, Leader of the national First Peoples National Party: “I thoroughly enjoyed this experience,” said Leblanc. “I think that coming before the House of Commons even though we are a Photo by Ryan Neal model parliament, it was a great A group shot of the Laurentian University group that attended Model Parliament in Ottawa. opportunity to speak to actual members of the house, presenting we act in a civic manner and a that or willfully ignorant of it.” was employed on an internship French parliaments have many our opinions as future leaders of dignified manner, people will listen During the Model Parliament, with the French parliament. aspects that are similar or the the government.” and people will take our concerns the chiefs and leaders of the Idle During her time in the French same, as Chalencon explained: Also in attendance were seriously. I think that I was able No More movement came to the parliament, Chalencon was “It’s quite the same, the questions actual members of the Canadian to achieve that today with all the Anti Chamber of the House of employed by the Union pour un to the government, we [in France] Government, including Sudbury speeches that were presented by Commons. mouvement populaire (UMP). She have this to.” MP Glenn Thibeault. my party.” Michaud stated: “Some of had many tasks while employed The French also have the same Leblanc said having actual Another Laurentian University the students such as Samantha there, including speech writing method as Canada for the passing members of the House present student, Brandon Michaud, Bokma and Mathieu Labonte took and dealing with letters sent to the of letters and notes between during Model Parliament was a fourth-year Philosophy a minute to go wish the protestors French delegates from the French members of parliament. beneficial. Major was more critical of the their best. I think that was more people. Chalencon, having worked for “I think that those who are Parliament process and stated: important than anything that Chalencon had this to say about the French delegates and seeing in the government who chose “Model parliament is a lot like happened inside parliament that some of the differences, including them do this, she commented that to participate today actually playing house for students. Like day.” that in France there is not a it was always a dream of hers to be are listening to students and real politicians, nobody takes it Model Parliament was also an requirement to wear a jacket and able to pass a note in parliament. by listening they hear what seriously. Outside we had the opportunity for some international tie: “It’s less traditional [in France], Chalencon enjoyed the time in first nations and students are Idle No More protestors doing students to experience Canada’s we don’t have all the ceremonies Ottawa and added: “It was really some important work for Canada. parliamentary process. at the beginning [like the Canadian a great experience. It was really concerned with. I think that is a Yet there were still people in Sarah Chalencon, a Political parliament], just a beginning and interesting.” much better way for us to have our voices heard and respected. When parliament oblivious to the Science Major from France, has a an ending.” [email protected] problems facing aboriginal people, unique perspective to offer as she Yet, the Canadian and the 2 Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Idle No More protest visits Parliament Hill BY MATT RABEY The Idle No More movement marched on Parliament Hill on Jan 11. Grand Chief Derek Nepinak from the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs said this in regards to why the first nations peoples were in Ottawa: “We want to meet and have a discussion, nation to nation, being with first nations and the leader of the Canadian Government, that being the Prime Minister, and also the honourable governor general because he is a representative of the crown where the initial treaty was signed with the queen. We wanted to have a discussion on issues, on reform and of issues going forward.” The protest on the hill saw more than 3,000 First Nations people and their supporters descend on Parliament Hill to fight for Aboriginal rights. Some of those supporters included Laurentian University’s Pamela Charron, a third-year Political Science Major and Danielle Beaulieu, a Fourth- Year Social Service Major. Charron said: “The reason why I attended the protests and rally in Ottawa on Friday was because I really do enjoy going to protests and rallies, they’re empowering Photo by Ryan Neal and a learning experience. This Idle No More protestors gather outside of Parliament Hill on Jan. 11, 2013. movement in particular, Idle No More, the reason why I attended Serpent River First Nations. The sacred tobacco was passed to things like the Kelowna Accord like that.” is because they have an identity, “I myself in my previous career from the Sergeant At Arms to and the Charlottetown Accord and The events that took place they have a cause and hopefully have served the members of the Chief Day who then said: “I just that third order of government in Ottawa were not just limited they will have an outcome. They’re First Nations communities for over want to thank you Sergeant At that recognizes us First Nations. to demonstrations on the Hill, fighting for what I believe in: 15 years of my life,” said Vickers. Arms and just indicate that these We thank you.” explained Beaulieu: “[We] attended social change and environmental “I understand your frustration. are not tokens, they are not Upon completion of this a sunrise ceremony on Victoria change.” I understand the conditions in novel exchanges. This is a formal exchange the chiefs were asked Island where Chief Spence is doing One of the goals of the protest which you people live and I also exchange and I want to note that to leave the Anti Chamber and her fasting and they welcomed us was to bring the sacred tobacco understand the importance of we are accepting this as a gesture returned to the protest outside. with open arms even providing and sweet grass into the House of tobacco and what it means as not reciprocating the protocol that Outside of the House, speeches us with grass skirts because that Commons where the Laurentian only a gift, but as a sign of respect will take place here with the Prime were given by the First Nations is the protocol to do the sunrise University Model Parliament was for your people. My people here in Minister when the House resumes Chiefs explaining their reasons for ceremony. They showed us how to taking place at the time. security we have a definitive job via the honourable Liberal being there that day as well as how do the smudging and one guy said The goal was not to be to do to maintain the traditions member of the House of Commons the issues are not ones concerning ‘would you like to go lay tobacco accomplished as the security only and practices of the House of Carolyn Bennett. We will draft a only Aboriginals. on the fire,’ it was not a problem. permitted the First Nations chiefs Commons. Unfortunately those statement on behalf of the chiefs Beaulieu said: “As many It was the most welcoming thing. access into the Anti Chamber. practices will not allow us to here. On behalf of the Idle No More chiefs said Idle No more is So it’s not about creating divisions While in the Anti Chamber, facilitate what you would like to do movement, if that is permitted. not a movement that’s strictly it’s about uniting people. We’re Laurentian students representing today. But perhaps with members And these young people to Aboriginal or First Nations related. the next generation so we need the First Peoples National Party of parliament that can be suggest that we must continue It is all Canadians that should join to have a broader scope of what (FPNP) were permitted to witness facilitated. On behalf of the House to forge that path forward in the the movement because it is about we want as a society and what we a formal exchange of tobacco of Commons and the members of spirit and intent of treaties and human rights and it’s about our think is fair and just.” between Kevin M. Vickers, security we present this tobacco to that we recognize the sacredness environment and where we live. [email protected] Sergeant At Arms for the House of you as a gift and a sign of respect of the tobacco and the sweet grass It’s about being sustainable and Commons and Chief Isadore Day, and thank you for your visit.” and we give acknowledgement believing in democracy and things Tuesday, January 22, 2013 3 The Idle No More movement, indeed LAMBDA STAFF in Kingston. Although there isn’t point to scrutinize the message of the peoples who are having hard times, The Idle No More protest is about necessarily a connection between the movement. but to use the worst-off of a population education, territorial rights (and act and the Idle No More movement, To be clear: good can be achieved as a bench-mark for everyone of that promises), protecting the environment the graffiti seemed to provide a from this movement, but only if it stays particular race is a clear misuse of and empowering Indigenous peoples. connection as the words “This is stolen focused. critical thinking skills. On Jan. 10, the founders (Sylvia land” was scrawled on the statue in The problem with Occupy Wall We all need to be careful not to let McAdam, Jess Gordon, Nina Wilson spray-paint. Street is it lacked clear objectives race be a deciding factor in this conflict, and Sheelah Mclean) released an In our educational system, and there was a heavy sense of and to use reason above all else. We outline of their vision and goals in a growing up in Canada involves being disorganization. need to be careful that words are kept press release, stating exactly that. taught basic political history, and The argument that Harper should civil and that when things get tense “The Vision [...] revolves around most Canadians are partial to Mr. be doing something to stem some we don’t alienate each other, on other Indigenous Ways of Knowing rooted Macdonald. Even for those who aren’t, underlying racist backlash to the side (or in the neutral middle) of this in Indigenous Sovereignty to protect many of them will see defacing a statue movement is a bit ridiculous. If a conflict. We all should fully respect a group’s water, air, land and all creation for as something they can’t support. It’s a movement is launched, there is going right to organize peacefully and fight future generations,” the releases states. strong, and very hostile action. Also, it to be backlash. It can’t be expected for what they believe in. At the same “The Conservative government bills is illegal. that someone will step in and shield time, breaking the law is breaking the beginning with Bill C-45 threaten The legal side of the movement is you from the backlash your movement law. There is a fine line to walk here in Treaties and this Indigenous Vision of another interesting aspect. is creating. this protest and when all is said and Sovereignty. The Goal of the movement Recently, McAdam (one of the Any blatant racism being displayed done the images and sounds from this is education and the revitalization founders) said publicly that she in the backlash should be condemned, protest may well live on in defining of Indigenous peoples through only supports legal and peaceful there is no doubt; but it’s unrealistic to Indigenous peoples and how they are Awareness and Empowerment. Idle means of protest (defacing a statue expect the Harper government to put viewed. No More has successfully encouraged or blockading a major highway falls any energy into fighting it. Harper’s job The Idle No More protest is indeed knowledge sharing of Indigenous outside of what she is willing to at this point is to meet with and listen fighting for the future of Indigenous Sovereignty and Environmental support). to people involved in the protests. people, but not just for their rights and Protections.” Though it’s an important news story At the same time, the problem living quality. There is an image war Idle No More can bring about and a serious issue, the Attawapiskat of racism goes both ways. This isn’t being fought. In the worst-case scenario change, but it will have to thread financial management problems are a battle between the Indigenous this could be a polarizing protest, and carefully. a red herring at best (thrown into peoples and the “white devils,” or a the inherent tension resulting from All it takes is one event or an errant conversations to distract people from fight of race, at all. This is about an the movement could result in further quote to lose sympathy from the the real issues and to demonize Chief unhappy group of citizens fighting stereotyping and racial struggles. No public, or even worse: create animosity. Theresa Spence). Perhaps she should with the government. one should want that! For example, on Jan. 10 a statue of be held accountable for it, but it Yes, everyone knows you can point And no one wants another Oka crisis. Sir John A. Macdonald was defaced really shouldn’t be used as a counter- out examples downtown of Indigenous Lambda Staff and Information Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor General Manager Ron Guillet Ed Veilleux V. A. Stranges [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Financial Director Lambda Publications is the bi-weekly SCE 301 Student Centre Charles Wilson PRINTER student newspaper of, by and for the stu- Laurentian University McLaren Press dents of Laurentian University. Lambda 935 Ramsey Lake Road BOARD OF DIRECTORS is funded through a direct student levy by Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6 Ashley Thomson CIRCULATION members of the Students’ General Asso- (705) 673-6548 Charles Wilson Lambda circulates 3000 issues throughout the ciaton/Association Generale des Etudi- [email protected] Erik White City of Greater Sudbury and Laurentian Univer- antes, yet remains autonomous from all www.thelambda.ca Ernst Gerhardt sity Campus. university organizations, both student and Janis Goldie administrative. 4 Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Idle No More hosts flash mob BY WILLIE POLL gathered at the new Sudbury center mall day on Jan. 28. Buses of Anishnaabek anymore. You cannot get rid of us, or our Idle No More, a movement that began to perform a flash mob, which they call people will travel to Ottawa to peacefully rights for that matter. No bill or omnibus with four aboriginal women, is now a “grand entry style.” Many people were protest. According to the movement’s will ever take away our inherent rights.” nation-wide issue. dressed in traditional aboriginal outfits website, this “day of action” will fight for The dance was done with traditional “The words are saying that we aren’t and bright colours to show their heritage. “indigenous sovereignty, human rights, costume, drumming, and dance. idle anymore,” Brandon Petahtegoose, “The dance represented strength, and environmental protections.” “I have never seen anything like it,” a Laurentian student and Idle No More courage, and the vitality amongst our The purpose of the flash mob is to Kristine Cornejo, an onlooker, said. “It was protestor, said. “That we are in full throttle people,” Petahtegoose said. “It doesn’t take spread awareness that, “We’re here, the really moving, and the costumes were in fighting for our inherent rights as experience or skill to dance; it takes heart, Anishnaabek nation is alive and well, amazing, the whole thing made me want Anishnaabek people, because this is our and the will to overcome the adversity our prosperous, and on the rise, and we won’t to join in and dance and stand with them, home. I fight for it because this land is a people have had to endure over the years. be brought down by any government as it’s a great cause, and I’m glad someone is gift from Creator and I’m obligated to take It means a lot to us.” they’re residing in our house. The state of looking out for future generations.” care of it, not the Government. So I will Many people stopped to watch the flash Canada is a guest in our house,” according [email protected] fight for my rights, and continue to do so mob, take photos, and even participate to Petahtegoose. until the Government upholds their side of alongside the dancers. “We’re stronger than we’ve ever been. the treaties that we have made.” Much of the Idle No More movement You can’t put us in residential school On Friday, Jan. 18 more than 200 people is leading up to the official “Idle No More” anymore, and you can’t kill us with disease Parliament trip gives students first-hand experience BY MATT RABEY guest speaker Paul Dewar Some of these bills included that they could not enter the guest speakers spoke to students The Parliament of Canada addressed the House and read the removal of healthcare from Chamber, a delegation of students including: former Prime Minister examines legislation in a wide the speech from the throne. Canadians that smoke, a bill was sent out to meet them, and Jean Chrétien, Laurentian variety of areas in the form of Ian McGraw was once again that was opposed by a majority a productive discussion ensued. University Chancellor Aline bills. There are two types of bills: the main Speaker of the House and defeated during the voting This was a great opportunity for Chrétien, Glenn Thibeault, Chris Public bills, which deal with and was acknowledged for his period. students to see the mix between Mercer and Dr. Rand Dyck. public policy; and Private bills, contributions at the banquet that The speeches were not parliamentary democracy and Following the speeches, there which convey special rights or was to follow. to be all given by students, grassroots democracy.” was an awards ceremony where powers on a particular individual One of the twists to this year’s however, with Sudbury MP Glenn The chiefs were halted in the the winners for best speeches as or specific group. Model Parliament was that the Thibeault addressing the House. Anti Chamber of the House, but well awards recognizing people’s On Jan 11, Laurentian NDP formed the government “Take a look around this room,” they addressed the students hard work. University students were able to based on how many students said Thibeault. “Take a look at who wanted to speak with them The winners of these awards experience this process first hand registered to be in that party. the ceiling, the chairs and take it including all of the members were: Neil McGraw, Sarah at the 2013 Model Parliament. This was then to be the butt of all in because the history that’s of the notional First Peoples Morrison, Izabeau Trottier, One of this year’s Model a joke from many notional MPs in this room [and] the decisions National Party (FPNP). Annette Cristo, Mathieu Labonte, Parliament organizers was from the opposition, including that have been made over the After a formal exchange of Alex Catro, James Gray, Sam Pitzel Mark Mancini, President of the first year Political Science Major centuries that we’ve been a sacred tobacco between the and Chris Hacala. Laurentian University Political Faith Fraser, representing country, it is awe-inspiring for Sergeant-at-Arms and chief Also to receive awards of a Science Association. Kingston and the Islands who me to be able to come in here Isadore Day, the protestors exited more unique nature were Dr. “Model Parliament is a great said: “I would like to mark this day every day and debate ideas and the Chamber peacefully. Rand Dyck, a bottle of Crown tradition at LU,” stated Mancini. as the one and only remarkable talk about ideas and hopefully More action continued inside Royal and Mark Mancini, a bottle “This year, we decided to make day we will ever have the what we’re doing is changing our the House including members; of Canadian Club and John A. this tradition even more special. privilege of witnessing the NDP country for the better.” Eric Gloster, Steve Sutherland Macdonald action figure. We lowered the price for all as government.” Part of that history that and Allen Sylvestre crossing the After the final awards were participants and invited some At the other end of the Thibeault spoke of was also floor to the cheers of their peers. given out, people were now special guests, including Paul spectrum some of the speeches happening that day as the Idle By this point the day was on free time for the rest of the Dewar as our Governor General were to address issues that No More movement marched drawing to a close and after weekend including bars and and Peter Milliken as a guest Canada currently faces, including on the House of Commons while the voting on the budget, the clubs in Ottawa’s famous ByWard Speaker.” the national Energy and National students were inside. speaker dismissed the students Market. The day’s proceedings were Resources Cabinet minister, “Our day was also made a to their dinner. “All in all, the LUPSA team a contrast between serious and Alana Macintyre’s, on ethics in further learning opportunity Dinner was at the Chateau deserves the credit for putting comical as the Friday began engineering. for students because of the Laurier, a first for Laurentian together a Model Parliament that with Charles Wilson entering the Aside from the member’s delegation of First Nations Chiefs University’s Model Parliament. will certainly be remembered as House of Commons with the speeches, the students had the that gathered in the foyer of the The evening MC was Nathan being unique,” said Mancini. mace to the sound of Star Wars’ opportunity to critique and vote House of Commons, while we Knott who organized the [email protected] Imperial March. on bills that the national parties were there,” said Mancini. “While evening’s proceedings. Following this ceremony, drafted. parliamentary rules were such During the dinner several Tuesday, January 22, 2013 5 Incontri gears up for annual opera trip BY LIANNA PISANI subtitles... it will finish around “During Christmas break I say it always sells out, but I hotel room and opera ticket, Laurentian’s Italian Club, 10 and there will be more free began booking the bus and would say that we get a high with four to a room; there Incontri, is making the final time.” making flyers. Diana helped number of people that come are additional costs for those arrangements for its annual The bus leaves at 9 a.m. me organize everything with on the trip,” Cimino said. who have fewer to a room. opera trip, which will be taking Saturday morning, but will the theatre company, and got The trip is open to anyone, Payments can be made by place this year on Friday, Feb. make a stop at Vaughan Mills us the tickets for the dress not just Laurentian students, cash or cheque to the Italian 1 and Saturday, Feb. 2. The mall for three hours. rehearsal night,” Pisani said. and the Incontri members Department or Incontri group will be seeing Mozart’s Romina Cimino, the vice- The opera tickets were hope the trip will be as much members by Jan. 29. La Clemenza di Tito through president of Incontri, said that donated by Dr. Elizabeth of a bonding experience for [email protected] the Canadian Opera Company the shopping is something Dawes, Dean of Humanities those new to the trip as it was on Friday at 7:30 p.m.. that usually makes the trip and Social Sciences. for them. Vanessa Pisani, the more successful. Both Pisani and Cimino “I never expected the trip president of Incontri, said that “Most students have never will be attending the opera to be so fun and students to there will be plenty of free experienced what an opera is trip for the third time; Cimino be so welcoming. It was a trip time throughout the trip. all about, and the shopping considers this an event that where most students bonded “We will be arriving in is just the cherry on the cake,” generates a lot of student and created memories to talk Toronto around 1pm, so there said Cimino. interest. of for semesters to come,” will be free time to shop at the Pisani has been organizing “This is a trip that is fairly Cimino shares of her first Eaton Centre until 6:30, as the the trip with Incontri and Dr. popular and one that creates a opera trip experience. opera begins at 7:30 p.m.. It’s Diana Iuele-Colilli, an Italian lot of interest to the members The cost for the trip is three hours long with English professor. of the Incontri club. I wouldn’t $135 per person, including a Beach-themed suitcase party raises money for SPAD program BY WILLIE POLL prize definitely affected my decision all about what you made it. If you middle of dancing would have made it Students put their parkas and to go.” Kourtnie Forbes, LU student wanted to have fun you had fun; and I better though, mainly because it takes toques away and brought out the and party guest, said. “Otherwise it definitely wanted to have fun.” a while to get everyone’s attention and summer attire, because even though it would have been some lame old all The event was all ages, which I’m pretty sure a lot of people missed is winter, over 80 students went out to ages thing. It also helped that it wasn’t allowed underage students and upper out on prizes this way.” [email protected] partake in the beach themed suitcase dry days anymore, and many students year students to mingle together in a party on January 18th in the alumni drank before, or after the event.” safe, alcohol free environment which hall. The party was held to raise money The party started out slow but by an also supported the SPAD programs for the SPAD program at Laurentian. hour in more people began to show funding for field trips. Tickets were ten dollars, and there up and partake in the suitcase party “The DJ stand and the projections were many prizes to be won such and draws, and ticket sales continued gave it a very different feel,” Frobes as a trip to Cuba, 48 inch flat screen throughout the evening. said. “And it was a lot of fun to dance television, and a blackberry playbook. “I thought it was pretty good.” with the added effects. Maybe not “The possibility of winning a big Forbes said. “It started slow but it was doing random prize draws in the 6 Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Live-In For Literacy sets $5,000 tar- get, runs Jan. 18 to 25 BY WILLIE POLL factors that had to align to allow them to be $15,000 to help under privileged girls Literacy is not only a third-world Live-In for literacy started on Jan. 18, as literate as they are, as well as being able attend school in their countries.” problem, but is an issue world-wide, she when three Laurentian students started to engage in post-secondary education.” For some, the cause is closer to home. added. their week-long stay living in the library to The fight for literacy is not only taking “Living in the library for this cause is “Ultimately I want students to realize raise funds to promote international literacy place at Laurentian, but many other schools really a full circle opportunity,” Mirfield said. how integral it is that we support literacy and raise awareness for the importance of are also participating in the quest such as “My father was illiterate until his mid-20’s. opportunities to all,” Mirfield said. “As being learning and education. In previous years, York University, Queens University, and the Growing up impoverished, as well as with a illiterate is still widely a taboo issue in as much as $4,000 has been raised for the University of Ottawa. lack of access to education and support he everyday life.” cause and this year the team is setting their “Live-In for Literacy started at Queen’s could not read when he left school for the Donations can be made at their base goal at $5,000. University back in 2005 and has raised over work force. He learnt years later, working at camp outside the library, students can “Literacy is very important to me,” $170,000,” Nathan Knott, a participant, a press that printed university textbooks also purchase candy or raffle tickets, with Chloe Mirfield, a participant, said. “I see said. “The goal of Live-In for Literacy is to in Toronto. As the pages would come off proceeds going to the cause. Live-In for it as the great equalizer. Literacy comes help under-privileged children acquire the the press, he would stack them to be cut, literacy runs from the Jan. 18 to 25, where in many forms; from reading and writing resources necessary to learn how to read each time trying to read a bit more. Being Mark Mancini, Chloe Mirfield, and Nathan to cognitive and expressive literacy. I am in developing nations. Live-In for Literacy surrounding by some of those same texts Knott will be collecting donations for the here not only to raise awareness of the has helped to build five school libraries in today is humbling, but it also illustrates organization. They will be based at the J.N. importance of literacy to anyone looking to India, nine school libraries in Nepal, one how illiteracy is an issue everywhere. 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Tuesday, January 22, 2013 7 X-rated Hypnotist Tony Lee entertains Laurentian crowd BY WILLIE POLL merely a deep concentrated The shows opening act was involved two heterosexual swearing for no reason.” Hypnosis, a state of mind state of mind which allows a musical performance by two males performing acts in close [email protected] that allows your focus and you to focus only on what the Laurentian students, Tommy contact until one chickens concentration to be amplified, hypnotist is saying. Zapletal and Kelsey Anthony, out, the one who chickens out sounds mild and harmless, One of the students both top performers in the is “someone who questions but when used in the Tony hypnotized explains it: “It felt Laurentian talent show. their sexuality,” according to Lee xxx hypnotism show, like he took over my body, “ “It was great that they used Tony Lee. it’s anything but mild and April English said. “I couldn’t Laurentian students to be the “The show was good,” Meitz harmless, audience members control myself, it wasn’t a bad opening act,” Campbell said. said. “But the introduction to used words like “hilarious,” feeling though, its hard to After the opening act, hypnotism was a bit odd, and “sexual,” and “unbelievably explain. I would definitely do Tony Lee started out his there was no need for all the funny.” it again.” performance with a game that swearing, I felt he emphasized The show begins with Tony Lee hypnotizing the audience, anyone who falls easily into a hypnotic state will be hypnotized to keep their hands clenched together, therefore, forcing them to volunteer themselves on stage to be “freed”, ultimately to be put back under hypnosis and made into the evenings entertainment. “Hypnotism didn’t work for everyone in the audience,” Sarah Campbell, audience From marketing to fi nance member, said. “But, a lot of to international trade, this people seemed genuinely program offers the unique unable to keep their hands skills you need to launch your apart, it was really neat, career as a brand manager, before the show I had my operations planner, marketing 21,000 doubts about hypnotism, but coordinator, media analyst now I’m undecided.” and many other exciting IT business analysts The show involved making career options. hypnotized students believe or see alternate things, such are needed by 2016* as believing they were into GLOBAL beastiality and driving a brand new Lamborghini and BUSINESS fleeing from the police while flipping them off and then Computer Science and School of MANAGEMENT eating way too many magic Management grads – Enhance your mushrooms. degree and prepare for mid-level management job opportunities through “My favourite part was POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE the one-year IT Business Analyst when the girl ran off the stage graduate certificate program. to protect her (imaginary) pet pig from being murdered,” Apply now for September 2013. Mya Meitz, an audience cambriancollege.ca/itanalyst member, said. Being hypnotized is “completely harmless,” *Information and Communications business.humber.ca/postgrad Technology Council, April 2012 according to Tony Lee, and is 8 Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Lambda recommends... Ron Guillet (editor) Matt Rabey (staff writer) Kayla Perry (staff writer) “The Inheritance” by The Dear Hunter “Liquid Swords” by GZA “dancing with myself” by generation x “Vanguard” by Closure in Moscow “This is what you want” by Tiefschwarz “cinema” by Benny Benassi “Genesis” by Forgive Durden “Summer Sensation” by Luigi Madonna “back in black” by AC/DC Lianna Pisani (staff writer) Ed Veilleux (news editor) VA Stranges (General Manager) “Replaced” by Kate McGill “Bandages” by Hey Rosetta! “Crow Hill” by It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! “Lightning” by Alex Goot “Till I’m Gone” by Tinie Tempah “Charleston” by Set Sail “Listen to Your Heart” by The Maine “Champions of Nothing (live)” by Matthew Good “Stranger” by Lissie Christmas holidays bring stress, some freedom computer every couple of days occasionally lit again. COLUMN BY ANDY VEILLEUX The holidays are always a – and some of the more high- Everybody wants to see you mixed bag for students. strung check it every few hours – – even those fringe friends you We go through the feelings of until the moment of truth. have not messaged in months – high anxiety as we go through There is extreme dread for and ‘no’ is not the polite answer. written and oral exams, hand in some, while others jump from All of the distant family – or take-home exams and get all of their computer chairs, screaming even the family you wish was the final projects finished to the with arms flailing, hoping not more distant – want to hear all best of our waning abilities. to break anything upon landing about your time at school, and Then there is a great silence from their victory celebration. ask you the same questions they for many: the first chance to take If there were a room filled with do every year. a slow, relaxing breath in what students of differing grades and “What are you doing over feels like months. programs, they might remind you there?” The drop from exam time to of that great Canadian holiday “How much is that costing freedom is a drastic one and it tradition – the World Junior you?” From media planning and can be somewhat off-putting. Hockey Championships. “What are you going to do management to account Some would be hanging their Suddenly, the stress and with that?” co-ordination and sales, head in disbelief and shame, pressure of constantly having After a few questions, you this program offers the unique others would be absolutely something to do or work on may have to politely listen to skills you will need to launch stupefied and void of emotions, evaporates, leaving a big void. stories about how your uncle- and the winners would be skating your career in an advertising The voice in your head twice-removed never finished around cheering and hugging or media company. continues to scream at you when high school, but still manages to one another. you slouch on the couch to watch provide for his family. Unfortunately, the victors television or play video games, It is no wonder some students would not be Canadians, but and nights of drinking bring a try to cram work into their that’s a whole different story. pang of guilt about what else you holidays in an attempt to save This story is not all bad. could be working on, because we themselves from as much debt as ADVERTISING - The holidays being a chance for students are creatures of habit. they possibly can. students to wind down and see Some people manage to It is in this sea of mixed their families. Of course, seeing MEDIA flick the switch to ‘off’ better emotions that the portrait of the one’s family more is not always than others, but there is never student as a young person is best a cure for stress, but it is usually complete freedom from the a positive change, especially for drawn. MANAGEMENT stresses of school – like the ghost students far from home. Students alternate between of Christmas Past that just won’t Students come back to their periods of excessive stress, go away. rapidly-growing nephews and the gnawing feeling of having POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE The pressure is slightly nieces, their sometimes empty- something they should be more warranted for some of nester – read: extremely bored working on, and the notion the students taking year-long and ready to do laundry and cook of being free – sometimes in courses, but even they suffer for you – parents, and all of the drastically short periods of time. more than they should. friends that they have physically In short, time is at a premium Mingled into this phantom left behind, if not digitally too. for students who are forced to pressure is the stress of waiting Friendships are often renewed, cram too much into too short of business.humber.ca/postgrad for marks to come back. familiar home towns are explored a time during the holidays. Student nervously check the with fresh eyes and old flames are Don’t call us, we will call you. Tuesday, January 22, 2013 9 Entrance awards a bust: report begin looking into alternatives. would a university stop recruiting principal benefit to universities of about not working for anything COLUMN BY ANDY VEILLEUX A Jan. 7 report from the Higher Unfortunately, it is unlikely in higher-quality students to these forms of financial aid is that unless they get a reward, but Education Quality Council of universities would cut down focus on giving students a better they attract stronger students to clearly, we won’t even work for a Ontario concluded that entrance entrance awards and begin to education? Entrance averages the university, especially those reward anymore. awards did not significantly invest that money elsewhere. are very important to many from lower-income families, What else can universities offer increase the chance of students The bottom line is that universities, and are indeed a rather than help the students to except money, which is supposed succeeding in university. entrance awards attract students point of pride for many. succeed once enrolled.” to make the world go ‘round? “RUH-ROH!” says Scooby-Doo. into universities, so offering major It would be like asking the The worst part about the This is where the idea of This information might impact entrance awards helps guarantee Toronto Maple Leafs – all Leafs entrance awards is that the student success becomes even the way students are funded, higher-quality students come to draft jokes aside - to stop drafting motivations that universities more important. If the financial or perhaps, mean less entrance your institution. The report also as many players and start putting attach to the awards seem to have incentives are not causing funding for students. At least, touches on this subject, saying more money into developing the no effect. The well-off and low- students to perform better, there is a certain worry of that, there are only two expected players they have already drafted. income students alike showed universities need to take a good, even though it is not likely to benefits of entrance awards: to It simply is not up for discussion. no extra incentive to keep their hard look in the mirror to see what happen. Universities often use help students succeed, and to The report concludes exactly marks high, despite their funding they can do to help students, as entrance scholarships to lure in recruit higher quality students. that in summarizing the report’s being tied into their performance, opposed to just throwing money top students, so they will likely It is clear that the first part findings. with the exception of a minor at them. stick around, even if they are of this equation deserves more “So why should universities upswing in their first-year grades, In academia, as in the real having little effect on marks. study, although asking universities continue to offer scholarships and according to the report. world, throwing money at The report is very decisive with to invest the money elsewhere bursaries, especially to entering And the baby boomers like to problems apparently does not fix its findings. will likely fall on deaf ears. Why students? It may be that the taunt the younger generations them. “While entrance scholarships and bursaries may attract stronger students to a particular university, a new study by the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) finds that these types of financial aids have limited use in promoting student success. The study found that first- Network year scholarships and bursaries have very modest effects on your way to student grades and generally no association with degree completion,” the report stated. a great career To be clear, the report took a small sample size of two different From trade shows to weddings universities in Ontario, so more to cultural festivals, this research needs to be done on program offers the unique the subject. The results are still skills you need to launch your significant. If further research can career as an event coordinator, corroborate the findings of this early report, it may open the door account representative, for a new discussion on what the corporate meeting planner best way to help students succeed or many other exciting is. career opportunities. The report began to speculate about ways the money could be used to help students succeed EVENT more. “If entry-level bursaries and Complete the Network Technician scholarships have minimal impact MANAGEMENT diploma in just 2 years at Cambrian – on student performance, it is a recognized Cisco Networking Academy possible some of these resources and Microsoft Networking Academy. could be better directed to POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE higher quality programs or more You’ll be job-ready and can also instructors.” challenge the Certified Cisco Network While ‘higher quality programs’ Associate (CCNA) certification exam is about as vague as the word and/or enter directly into the third ‘soon’ can be to your typical year of Cambrian’s Computer Systems procrastinator, the report is Technology advanced beginning to bark up the right diploma program. tree. If it is shown that student Apply now for September 2013. success is barely affected business.humber.ca/postgrad by entrance awards, it is the cambriancollege.ca/networktech responsibility of the university to Tuesday, January 22, 2013 10 Chloë Mirfield is Captain Marvel BY ED VEILLEUX If anyone on campus had a super- Though Chloe Mirfield isn’t literally powered, heroic alter ego, it would bullet-proof like Captain Marvel, her have to be Mirfield. enthusiasm definitely is. And, who can forget her clever ad- Mirfield’s warmth, smile and cheer vertising campaign in the last elec- are impossible to ignore in even the tion, which had Mirfield sporting a shortest of conversations with the black top-hat, and even a cut-out SGA board mainstay. moustache to support Movember. When Mirfield isn’t busy with her [email protected] work on the board, you might find her living in a tent for Live-In For Literacy, or helping out with all kinds of causes around campus. Illustrations provided by Marvel Comics Chloe Mirfield, much like Captain Marvel, is constantly counted on. Captain Marvel has been one of the most highly-regarded heroes in the Marvel Universe for years.

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