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THE DAGLIGTALE THE DAGLIGTALE THE DAGLIGTALE The Augustana Campus, University of Alberta Student Newspaper, since 1985 January 22, 2013 Volume 27 Issue 6 Contact the Dagligtale Editors: Office: Forum L1-002 780.679.1542 [email protected] Find us on Facebook and Twitter Kelly Milne Robyn Sheremeta In this issue: Page 2 FWB Biathlon: More Than Rifles and Skis Wildlife Club Events Page 3 Book Review: The Handmaid’s Tale 2012 In Review Earthwise: Waste Managment Page 4 Bored in Camrose Nicaragua Food Study Tour Calendar Submission Deadlines: February 4 February 18 March 4 March 18 I had the chance to sit down with Craig Wentland, who has been Augustana’s pas- tor for eight years. After a long chat over a tasty tea, I learned much about how Augustana values the development of all aspects of each student. CW: At Augustana, there is this idea that we are here for a ‘whole person’ education, which includes the spiritual dimension of who we are. It is one thing to fill your brain with ideas, but if you are not con- nected to ideas about what is really important or how to live a good life, a brain full of ideas isn’t going to do you a whole lot of good. So part of what Chap- laincy is here for is to provide part of that whole person ex- perience. Chaplaincy is involved in a lot of aspects here at Augus- tana. We integrate with other groups and activities on cam- pus. There are two parts to chaplaincy: [one] is to serve all students and there are activi- ties that we do [for that], such as Tuesday night Soup Supper or sponsoring a school, that are open to everyone. The second part of chaplaincy [is to pro- vide] a place for Christian wor- ship and community. We have our three worship services a week [Monday, Wednesday and Friday] and also Tuesday evenings at 5 o’ clock. We also do Bible studies and things like that. TS: How did you get involved in the chaplaincy at Augustana? CW: After Augustana became a part of the University of Al- berta, there was a discussion about what that would mean for chaplaincy, because the U of A does not hire chaplains. There are chaplains on the Edmonton campus, but they are external missionaries from religious bod- ies. So it was decided at Augus- tana, because of its heritage of educating the whole person, that chaplaincy would still be important, but the church would hire the chaplain and that the university would hire back two thirds of the chap- lain’s position for teaching reli- gious studies, counseling and student services and things like that. It was at that point that I came into the picture. I had been teaching here sessionally, so when this new position opened up, I had the qualifica- tions to teach, so I applied for the position. I was a student here back in the mid-eighties, part of the second graduating class of the convocation of 1986, so I also have some his- tory at Augustana. TS: So, you chose to come back to Augustana because you really liked it here? CW: Oh I loved it. Augustana was a great place for me to be as a student. I loved the com- munity, I loved the sense of ‘practice’ of what it means to be as a grown up. When you come here; if you’re fresh from high school, you’ve been a grown up for about two and a half months, but being a grown up takes some practice. I still haven’t figured it out quite yet. I also think that at a place like Augustana, there are ample places to take leadership and ownership in what goes on here and to help shape this place. That is what I loved about Au- gustana: Augustana not only shapes students, but students shape Augustana. TS: What does Chaplaincy mean to its members? CW: Chaplaincy is here to serve all Augustana students, and there are some who take more of a role in the religious compo- nent. I think the students who take more of an active role have more of a chance for com- munity, which is very important for them. It is a place to be in- volved and have a sense of be- longing and leadership. I think it is also a place to ground their spirits. So people who are part of the worshipping community appreciate that twenty minutes a day to step aside from the other things they are doing to remind themselves of who they are and what is important. TS: How can people get in- volved with chaplaincy? CW: They can check out our activities on Facebook, or they can contact me. I send out sort of a weekly Chat with the Chap- lain list, so it keeps people up- dated on what’s happening. If people are really keen, every year we hire five to seven stu- dent Chaplains who take a lead- ership position in the commu- nity. Applications go out early in the second semester. TS: What would you like people to know about Chaplaincy? CW: I would like people to know that everyone is welcome to participate, and that Chap- laincy is accessible to everyone. I enjoy having conversations with students; that is probably the best part of my job. I like to invite students to come and have a Chai with the Chaplain or a Luther’s Latte. Students should feel free to get involved. One of my sadnesses is that sometimes in a student’s final semester, they will discover Chaplaincy. The student will get involved in an activity or go to a soup supper and then say, “Why didn’t I know about this two years ago?” I encourage people to be attentive to what is going on, as we are accessi- ble. We are also interested in serving people who do not identify themselves as Chris- tian. Sometimes we try to high- light some of the festivals of other religious peoples. We have had bake sales to cele- brate the end of Ede and we do things to celebrate Chinese New Year, for example. TS: What do you find most re- warding about your position? CW: An undergraduate educa- tion is an intense period of growth, and it is really interest- ing to watch how students change and develop over their time spent here. It is really fas- cinating to watch how they integrate what they are learn- ing in all aspects of their life. After paying Pastor Wentland a visit, I found a re- newed value for a “whole- person” education. I encourage you to take a few minutes for a Chai with the Chaplain or a Lu- ther’s Latte, and discover the great community that Chap- laincy has to offer. Chatting with the Chaplain Tonya Simpson DAG WRITER Page Photos Credit: U of A Augustana Chaplaincy Facebook Soup Supper Tuesdays @ 5PM In the Forum

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THE DAGLIGTALETHE DAGLIGTALETHE DAGLIGTALE The Augustana Campus, University of Alberta Student Newspaper, since 1985 January 22, 2013 Volume 27 Issue 6

Contact the Dagligtale Editors: Office: Forum L1-002 780.679.1542 [email protected] Find us on Facebook and Twitter Kelly Milne Robyn Sheremeta

In this issue:

Page 2 FWB

Biathlon: More Than Rifles and

Skis Wildlife Club

Events

Page 3 Book Review: The Handmaid’s Tale 2012 In Review

Earthwise: Waste Managment

Page 4

Bored in Camrose Nicaragua Food

Study Tour

Calendar

Submission Deadlines:

February 4 February 18

March 4 March 18

I had the chance to sit down with Craig Wentland, who has been Augustana’s pas-tor for eight years. After a long chat over a tasty tea, I learned much about how Augustana values the development of all aspects of each student.

CW: At Augustana, there is this idea that we are here for a ‘whole person’ education, which includes the spiritual dimension of who we are. It is one thing to fill your brain with ideas, but if you are not con-nected to ideas about what is really important or how to live a good life, a brain full of ideas isn’t going to do you a whole lot of good. So part of what Chap-laincy is here for is to provide part of that whole person ex-perience.

Chaplaincy is involved in a lot of aspects here at Augus-tana. We integrate with other groups and activities on cam-pus. There are two parts to chaplaincy: [one] is to serve all students and there are activi-ties that we do [for that], such as Tuesday night Soup Supper or sponsoring a school, that are open to everyone. The second part of chaplaincy [is to pro-vide] a place for Christian wor-ship and community. We have our three worship services a week [Monday, Wednesday and Friday] and also Tuesday evenings at 5 o’ clock. We also do Bible studies and things like that.

TS: How did you get involved in the chaplaincy at Augustana?

CW: After Augustana became a part of the University of Al-berta, there was a discussion about what that would mean for chaplaincy, because the U of A does not hire chaplains. There are chaplains on the Edmonton campus, but they are external missionaries from religious bod-ies. So it was decided at Augus-tana, because of its heritage of educating the whole person, that chaplaincy would still be important, but the church would hire the chaplain and that the university would hire back two thirds of the chap-lain’s position for teaching reli-gious studies, counseling and student services and things like that.

It was at that point that I came into the picture. I had been teaching here sessionally,

so when this new position opened up, I had the qualifica-tions to teach, so I applied for the position. I was a student here back in the mid-eighties, part of the second graduating class of the convocation of 1986, so I also have some his-tory at Augustana.

TS: So, you chose to come back to Augustana because you really liked it here?

CW: Oh I loved it. Augustana was a great place for me to be as a student. I loved the com-munity, I loved the sense of ‘practice’ of what it means to be as a grown up. When you come here; if you’re fresh from high school, you’ve been a grown up for about two and a half months, but being a grown up takes some practice. I still haven’t figured it out quite yet.

I also think that at a place like Augustana, there are ample places to take leadership and ownership in what goes on here and to help shape this place. That is what I loved about Au-gustana: Augustana not only shapes students, but students shape Augustana.

TS: What does Chaplaincy mean t o i t s m e m b e r s ?

CW: Chaplaincy is here to serve all Augustana students, and there are some who take more of a role in the religious compo-nent. I think the students who take more of an active role have more of a chance for com-munity, which is very important for them. It is a place to be in-volved and have a sense of be-longing and leadership. I think it is also a place to ground their spirits. So people who are part of the worshipping community appreciate that twenty minutes a day to step aside from the other things they are doing to remind themselves of who they are and what is important.

TS: How can people get in-volved with chaplaincy?

CW: They can check out our activities on Facebook, or they can contact me. I send out sort of a weekly Chat with the Chap-lain list, so it keeps people up-dated on what’s happening. If people are really keen, every year we hire five to seven stu-dent Chaplains who take a lead-ership position in the commu-nity. Applications go out early in the second semester.

TS: What would you like people to know about Chaplaincy?

CW: I would like people to know that everyone is welcome to participate, and that Chap-laincy is accessible to everyone. I enjoy having conversations with students; that is probably the best part of my job. I like to invite students to come and have a Chai with the Chaplain or a Luther’s Latte. Students should feel free to get involved.

One of my sadnesses is that sometimes in a student’s final semester, they will discover Chaplaincy. The student will get involved in an activity or go to a soup supper and then say, “Why didn’t I know about this two years ago?” I encourage people to be attentive to what is going on, as we are accessi-ble.

We are also interested in serving people who do not identify themselves as Chris-

tian. Sometimes we try to high-light some of the festivals of other religious peoples. We have had bake sales to cele-brate the end of Ede and we do things to celebrate Chinese New Year, for example.

TS: What do you find most re-warding about your position?

CW: An undergraduate educa-tion is an intense period of growth, and it is really interest-ing to watch how students change and develop over their time spent here. It is really fas-cinating to watch how they integrate what they are learn-ing in all aspects of their life. After paying Pastor Wentland a visit, I found a re-newed value for a “whole-person” education. I encourage you to take a few minutes for a Chai with the Chaplain or a Lu-ther’s Latte, and discover the great community that Chap-laincy has to offer.

Chatting with the Chaplain

Tonya Simpson DAG WRITER

Page Photos Credit: U of A Augustana Chaplaincy Facebook

Soup Supper

Tuesdays @ 5PM In the Forum

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2| January 22, 2013 | The Dagligtale | SEX & SPORTS

“Oh, no, we’re not dat-ing; totally not interested in that. We’re just f*ck buddies.”

In today’s society, sex without emotional attachment is increasingly common. In one study, over 60% of university students polled said that they participated in such a relation-ship (although I wonder if per-haps the numbers are even higher). Not surprisingly, many have had more than one friends-with-benefits relation-ship going on at one time. Sounds like fun, but is it worth it?

The FWB deal is allur-ing on multiple levels. One, you don’t have to deal with the issues that would arise should the two of you actually be in a relationship (there’s a reason why you aren’t dating); two, you can have your sexual needs satisfied on a booty call basis; three, no in-laws to deal with; four, you can have all the physical fulfillment of a rela-tionship without having to put your emotions on the line.

In theory, it sounds like the perfect situation if you want to get down without hav-ing to be intimate. Almost as-suredly though, one of the par-ticipants begins to feel some-thing deeper for the other per-son and then the whole thing blows up in flames.

The very act of achiev-

ing orgasm with someone else is intimate; not everyone gets to experience that explosion with you or has the opportu-nity to bring you to that point. By opening yourself up physi-cally to someone in such a pri-vate manner, you open your-self up to the development of “feelings” for the one you have been close with.

Some advice [that is frequently] given to keep those dreaded feelings away is to have more than one FWB rela-tionship going on at once, never to meet the family, don’t talk about the future, and don’t fall asleep together; in crude terms, one should simply get in, get off, and get out. Is it possible for this to happen without the development of an emotional connection?

The simple answer is: yes.

However, it can be difficult. One must be able to completely sever the ties of sex and love, a feat which not all can accomplish. If the FWB relationship continues over a longer period of time, the like-lihood of keeping an intimate emotional bond out of the equation dwindles; eventually one of you will think you’re in love (or something like that).

What if your FWB starts to think they love you, or you him/her? Jealousy sets in and then pain when the party

who has fallen privy to emo-tions tells the other and is re-jected, or simply never talked to again. In rare instances, both parties feel the same, but it is highly unlikely.

The stakes are driven even higher if more than one such relationship is happening at the same time.

Perhaps one of your [objects of carnal desire] starts to have feelings for you, and finds out about one (or more) of the other people with whom you are currently engaging in emotionless coitus. Jealousy, rage, heartache, and the disin-tegration of a once drama-free relationship are inevitable; you are now not only not having occasional booty calls with this person, but have now lost a friend. This can be especially painful if you were friends for quite some time previous to your FWB days.

Perhaps one of you meets someone who you want to have an actual relationship with, and you end the FWB thing. If emotions have stepped in, the one left hang-ing is apt to feel disappointed and upset.

Before engaging in a FWB relationship, one should weigh the pros and cons and be brutally honest with one-self: am I really able to do this without developing emotions? Am I going to be angry if I find

out that my FWB hooked up with someone else?

If there is even a twinge of doubt, it is likely best to abstain from said relation-ship to avoid getting hurt and feeling miserable. On the flip side, these types of relation-ships have potential to turn into something more meaning-ful, but don’t go into it secretly hoping for it to happen; if you only see each other past 10 PM and while naked, it likely isn’t going to become much more than that. Another possible issue is that the non-sexual friendship you once enjoyed could potentially become non-existent; spending time with each other could give the im-plication of dating and so it may cease altogether.

It goes without saying

to make sure you practice safe sex in any of the above situa-tions or those not discussed. Seriously, use condoms and get yourself checked by your doc-tor at least once a year, or more frequently if you have multiple partners or any reason to think you may have con-tracted something (this means YOU).

So, is having a friend-with-benefits beneficial? It can be, but it can also mess up a friendship and leave one or both of you hurting. It is likely best to make the decision to go from “just friends” to rolling in the hay while not under the influence of alcohol (just sayin’). However you go about it, make the best choice for you, and be safe.

Are FWB Beneficial? Brittany Lehman DAG WRITER

AUGUSTANA WILDLIFE CLUB

Sunday, January 27 @ 1pm—We will be hosting on a Wildlife Disease Workshop at Augustana. Two biologists and experts in their fields, Dr. Margo Pybus and Dr.Bill Sam-uel, (both professors at North Campus) will be coming to Augustana to present on the broad and interesting topic of wildlife dis-eases. The workshop should run for a few hours. Please RVSP to [email protected] as soon as possible. Sunday, February 10—We'll be carpooling out to Miquelon Park around noon for a skating/snowshoeing party! For those who have never been, Miquelon Park is a fantas-tic provincial park located just 20 minutes north of Camrose. Bring your skates, hockey sticks, and/or snowshoes for an afternoon of fun with fellow club members. Please email [email protected] for carpooling info.

Skiing and Rifles Make for Good Sport

Brittany Lehman DAG WRITER

Biathlon training and cross-country skiing are well under way for those who are on the teams at Augustana.

Cross-country skiing is a great form of exercise in the winter, and our athletes train hard to be able to compete. Several races are held through-out the season, and our team takes part in [many] of them.

For those who don’t know, biathlon is a winter sport which combines cross-country skiing and rifle shoot-ing. The competition consists of a race in which athletes ski a specific distance which is di-vided with either two or four rounds of shooting; half are shot in a prone position while the other half are shot stand-ing.

In each shooting round, five targets must be hit. For each missed target the biathlete must either ski a pen-

alty loop, or have an extra min-ute added onto their total time depending on the format of the competition.

The biathlete carries a rifle with them during the race, excluding ammunition and magazines (these are provided at the range). The targets that the biathlete must shoot are 50 metres away.

There are two basic ways to cross-country ski: clas-sic and skate-skiing (or free technique). Most biathletes use the free technique as it is the fastest.

In classic skiing, the athlete moves the skis parallel to one another. It requires less effort than skate-skiing, but is not nearly as fast. Classic skiing is generally done on terrain in which two parallel grooves have been formed for the skis to glide on; this looks like the skier is running on their skis.

Skate-skiing requires

more physical effort and spe-cialized skis. The athlete must transfer weight from one an-gled ski to the other, which looks similar to someone who is skating on ice. If you already know how to skate or how to roller ski, this technique might be easier for you to learn than classic skiing.

Coming up for our biathletes on February 2nd and 3rd is the Biathlon Alberta Cup here in Camrose. Last year our athletes did well, with a few bringing home medals. Come on out and support our biath-letes in the race! Biathlon is something worth trying if you like to shoot guns and stay active. The combina-tion of rifle shooting and skiing makes it a fantastic winter sport, and one that is exciting to watch. Be sure to check out our Augustana Vikings in any upcoming skiing or biathlon events.

#LetItOut @DagligtaleNews Do you tweet about the woes of university life? Admire anyone from afar? Get it off your

chest and be included here! We reserve the right the refuse any submissions we deem hateful in nature.

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Reviews| The Dagligtale | January 22, 2013 | 3

With so many local and global issues in today’s world, it is easy to want to cast yourself into a fictional paradise found in the pages of a book. As readers, we can be too quick to ignore hunger, poverty and govern-ment when a good read can transport you to a utopian es-cape. However, Margaret At-wood’s novel, The Handmaid’s Tale might change your idea of what it means to be truly happy after revealing the social suffer-ings in the fictional dystopia of G i l e a d . Atwood’s character Of-fred is not a free individual. Without a voice or any worth beyond her body, Offred is like a walking vessel. Valued only for her ability to become pregnant, it is Offred’s duty to bear the

children of elites who cannot reproduce due to the toxic post-war environment. By no means is she allowed to show her body, leave the walls of the compound or fall in love. Essen-tially, Offred must lend her uterus to her superiors while her youth allows her to provide the service of childbearing. While the bodies of non-conformists, doctors who used to perform abortions [or those who were] traitors of Gilead, hang on the wall of the com-pound, citizens live every mo-ment of their lives in fear. Fortu-nate individuals are assigned a wife, or are able to become a handmaid, while those less for-tunate are sent to distant colo-nies to clean the toxic waste left b e h i n d f r o m w a r .

S o m e readers might read the intro-ductory chap-ters of the novel describ-ing this situa-tion and think, “So what? At-wood’s point is irrelevant to me because these events are hap-pening in an entirely differ-ent area.” To those readers: keep on read-ing! The loca-tion of this new totalitarian the-ocracy will draw your attention. As Of-fred tries to balance her new harsh real-

ity with memories of her former life, she struggles to accept the new boundaries and rules of the republic. By forming relation-ships with other handmaids, the lowly guardian Nick, her as-signed commander and his hateful wife, Offred must decide whether she will oppose the new social order or fall into sub-m i s s i o n . Although this story is anything but a typical, light ro-mance, the novel is excellently written for the chosen style. If one does not find interest in the apocalyptic genre, credit must still go to Atwood for her de-mand of the reader to both read and feel in a critical manner. Because of the delicate and unexpected subjects addressed in the novel, some readers may find the book to be strange or “too far out” to enjoy, while apocalyptic enthusiasts will find interest in the plot and charac-ters that are left somewhat im-p e r s o n a l . The Handmaid’s Tale is not a summer read, nor a pile of print to leaf through while pass-ing time. Atwood’s novel de-mands the reader not only to be engaged and determined to read through aggressive and hostile sections, but also re-quires an empathetic reader. To appreciate the purpose of Of-fred’s story, a reader must be patient and not expect all the questions to be answered in t e x t . Despite the atypical and somewhat strange ideas pre-sented in the novel, The Hand-maid’s Tale is an interesting read. I only recommend this novel if one is able to keep an open mind.

We survived the Mayan Apocalypse! Good job every-one. A year always goes by faster than it seems and in the blur we forget important events that will become our history and affect our future. P o l i t i c s We saw a very impor-tant political event this year that could have made the world a very different place. On November 6th the United States of America voted for the second time to keep President Barack Obama as their leader, as opposed to Mitt Romney, winning with 332-206 votes from the Electoral College. Canada also partici-pated in an important political event this past spring. The larg-est protest occurred in Quebec when on March 2nd 200,000 people marched in protest against tuition hikes and [in favour of] free access to post-s e c o n d a r y e d u c a t i o n . When people heard about the suggested Bills of

PIPA and SOPA there became an enraged outcry from the Internet community. The larg-est worldwide internet protest in history began and there was a Blackout on January 18th. 4.5 million people signed Google’s anti-censorship bill and 7000 sites joined in support. As a result, U.S senators resigned their support and the bill was d i s m i s s e d . P o p u l a r C u l t u r e Disney took a nosedive in losses when the movie John Carter [ended up as] a write-off of $200 million-- one of the largest losses in cinema his-tory. They won’t be in the negative for long though, hav-ing bought Lucasfilm and the Star Wars franchise on October 30th for $4.06 billion. Psy, a Korean singer, made history this year as his satirical song “Gangnam Style” became the pop culture icon of 2012. On December 21st it sur-passed 1 billion views and be-came the most viewed video

on Youtube ever. The NHL lockout on Sep-tember 15th did not come as a great shock to everyone, how-ever the amount of time it lasted did. With only just mak-ing an agreement this new year, people with season passes have suffered a great loss with no refunds or

a p o l o g i e s . Queen Elizabeth II cele-brated her 60th year as a British Monarch on February 6th, becoming the second to rule for such a length of time. Queen Victoria ruled the long-est , for 63 years . T r a g e d y On June 15th three guards at HUB mall at the Uni-versity of Alberta North Cam-pus were murdered in an armed robbery. Travis Baumgartner, 21, is charged with 3 counts of first-degree murder, 1 count of attempted murder and 4 counts of rob-bery with a firearm. [August 27th saw more

tragedy for the U of A, when Isaak Kornelsen was hit by a cement truck while cycling down Whyte Ave. ] During a viewing of Bat-man: The Dark Knight Rises James Holmes entered a thea-ter in Aurora, Colorado and killed 12 people along with injuring 58 in an open fire shooting. Holmes is being charged with over 160 counts including murder and at-tempted murder. [Hurr icane Sandy caused devastation across bor-ders, affecting all coastal areas between Nova Scotia to Cuba and beyond. news.cnet.com has some awe-inspiring im-ages.

Most recently, the shoot-ing at Sandy Hook Elementary School brought international attention to American gun laws, as the seventh school-related shooting in 2012.]

Our thoughts are with all the families [and communities] of the victims of these [and other] needless crimes.

A d v a n c e m e n t s The worlds first success-ful vein stem-cell transplant was performed in Sweden on a 10 year old girl on June 14th. The transplant resulted in the girl avoiding a short life of internal bleeding and liver fail-ure. The operation is leading the way for further practice in the use of stem-cells to grow t i s s u e s a n d c e l l s . Malala Yousafzai is a 15 year old Pakistani girl who is fighting for women’s rights and education under Taliban rule. When she was only 11, she began a blog for BBC about the oppression of her situation and speaking out for human rights. On October 9th she was shot in the head by a Taliban member and flown to England where she is currently recuper-ating. There is currently a peti-tion to nominate her for the Nobel Peace Prize on www.change.org.

A Recap of 2012 Erin Sekulich DAG WRITER

Should There Praise for The Handmaid’s Tale?

Tonya Simpson DAG WRITER

In case you are not aware of the innovations that Augustana has made to be-come more sustainable, we have some news for you! In-vesting in solar energy, lighting retrofits, Boma Best building standards, a sustainable food policy, local food sourcing, abundant recycling locations and composting are just some of the ways that our campus has made an adamant commit-ment to sustainability. Each of us has a role to play in ensuring the success of these programs! With the help of each member of this institu-tion, we may achieve our goals of having a happier, healthier, and more sustainable environ-ment on campus. The Waste Sort from last semester identified high levels of contamination from all around campus; currently there have been some signifi-cant issues with recycling in the Ravine— even First Years recycle better!

DID YOU KNOW? ...that chip bags, coffee cup lids, and granola bar wrap-pers are non-recyclable? They actually belong in the GAR-BAGE! ...that your paper coffee cup does not belong in the beverage recycling bins? You may COMPOST the cup and cardboard sleeve, or recycle if the cup is rinsed, but the poly-styrene lid is non-recyclable. On a similar note, cafe-teria customers seem to be unaware [or inattentive to the fact] that plastic wrap, metal

pie tins, and cutlery do not belong in the compost. It seems that many peo-ple just do not know what really goes in these bins, or they have not given the time to be properly informed on cor-rect waste diversion. If they could, a lot of time and energy could be saved for the people dealing with this contamina-tion.

WHAT CAN YOU DO? Want to turn things around? Us too. Read the in-formation on sustainability initiatives on the Augustana website, read the bin labels, talk to an Earthwise member, or stop by the Learning and Beyond office. Aside from recy-cling, why not reduce your energy consumption as well? Wear warm clothing and keep the thermostat turned down. Carpool! In fact, there is even an Augustana Carpool group on Facebook. Have you thought about joining Earth-wise? They’re lovable tree-h u g g e r s , g u a r a n t e e d ! Collectively, we can provide the momentum to actively shape the world around us. Don’t underesti-mate yourself or a group of committed individuals; positive change is possible.

IMPORTANT DATES: Jan. 22: Earthwise film night in C167 @ 6 "Big Miracle" Jan. 28: Club Fair @ 10-2 in the Forum Jan. 30: Waste Sort in the Fo-rum @ 9:30-4:30

Earthwise: Sustainability at Augustana Kerstyn Lane SUBMISSION

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What is there to do in Camrose? Nothing. That is what comes to mind for the majority of teenagers living in Camrose. I have found a few diamonds in the rough to keep the boredom away between p ap e r s an d c l a s se s . A c t i v i t i e s Mush to a healthier you! It’s winter [and few] want to get outside or work out, so

computers and televisions are what consume us during the frigid months. However if it is your New Year’s resolution to get or stay fit this year there is a way to do both. The Camrose Primary Care Network (PCN) is hosting a virtual tour of Alaska based off the famous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Sign up as a team with some of your friends or on your own and work your

way through the 1600km trek one step at a time. As you work out at the gym, walk your dog, swim, or even run from class to class, log in your activities online and watch as over the chilly months you work your way across Alaska and to your goal of great health. There are great prizes to be won as you work your way to check points. The trek is running from January 15th to

April 15th and you can register any-time between those date. Go to http://w w w . c a m -rosepcn.com/virtual-trek to sign up and start recording your fitness. Soon you will be able to say you have walked across Alaska and it only took 2,110,770 steps to do it! N i g h t l i f e There isn’t an abundance of nightlife in Camrose but it is there all the same. The classic Camrose bar Scalli-wags Pub and Rum Bar is always open for some fun and mayhem. It’s got a great atmosphere for hanging out with friends and enjoying some good food and drinks. There is of-ten live music en-

tertainment from both profes-sionals and novices. Keep an eye out for when Rose City Roots is promoting [hidden gems of] musical talent at the pub. Open mic night and kara-oke are always a fun time out with friends too. Have a couple shots and sing a few notes. Mmmm... steak-bites. The Canadian BrewHouse is another great place to catch a few drinks and party with friends over some good food-- really good food to be precise. Whoever came up with fried pickles is a genius; just do it, you won’t be disappointed. Whether you are into football, good food, or just want a good time [with friends], The Cana-dian Brewhouse is a great des-tination for a night out. Tabb Lanes & Lounge is next on my list. I know what you are thinking: “Bowling, really?”. Yes really! Grab a few friends and just go for it. After a few throws I guarantee that you will be laughing and forget how lame you once thought it was. If you’re a bad bowler, it’s even better because you will be laughing that much harder. If you are a good bowler, then try doing some tricks or chal-lenging each other to behind the back throws. It is entertain-ing to say the least. H i d d e n G e m s Historic downtown is a unique attribute to Camrose . There are over a dozen re-stored homes converted into shops dating back as far as

1893. It is a perfect place to wander up and down the streets enjoying and support-ing local artisans and shops. Fiona’s Coffee is a little bistro located on main street of historic downtown complete with delicious, freshly prepared snacks and meals along with over seventy coffees and teas to choose from. The rustic at-mosphere is relaxing and a perfect place to study or chat over a good cup of coffee.

The staff is always laughing and local photographers are featured on their walls, show-casing the talents of Camrose residents. It is a delightful al-ternative to Starbucks and a great place to escape from the s t r e s s e s o f l i f e . It is a good idea to keep an eye on the Bailey Theatre as it hosts an assortment of musi-cal and theatrical talent all year long. From local talent and provincial successes to fellow students at Augustana, the Bailey Theatre has seen many performances within its walls and will continue [to do so] for as long as possible. If you are looking for something to do on Family Day weekend the theater will be hosting the Nordlys Film and Arts Festival [Follow them on Twitter!] featuring Oscar nomi-nated films and Juno award winning blues musician Rita C h i a r e l l i . V i s i t www.baileytheater.com for the listing and show times.

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January/February 2013 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

20 Ole Uffda Loppet

21 Referendum Meeting I-Week: Workshop

22 Sahakarini Film Launch Soup Supper w/ live entertainment

23 Hockey vs. NAIT I-Week: Film

24 25 26 Basketball vs. Kings After U

27 Wildlife Disease Workshop Keyboard Explorer Recital

28 How-To Poster Ses-sion Inna Luzanac, piano masterclass Club Fair

29 30 JAM Unplugged

31 NSSS + CSSG deadlines

February 1 Volleyball vs. Olds

2 Rocky Road Ice Cream Festival Biathlon Alberta Cup Winter Formal

3 Biathlon Alberta Cup

4 5 6 7 Guillaume Tardif & Roger Admiral, recital

8 Hockey vs. Briercrest Volleyball vs. CUCA Munch Music

9 Basketball vs. CUCA Hockey vs. Brier-crest

10 Wildlife Club at Miquelon Lake

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12 Truly, Madly, Deeply, vocal concert RCMP Recruitment

13 PED Candidate Research Lecture

14 VALENTINES DAY

15 Basketball vs. KC SINGLE AWARENESS DAY

16 Hockey vs. Concor-dia Basketball vs. KC

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 Sacred Music Festi-val

25 26 27 28 ACAC Champion-ships

March 1 ACAC Championships Fracking

2 ACAC Champion-ships

*Chapel is held M-W-F, Soup Supper on Tuesdays, Circuit Training runs every M-W, Extreme X-Fit runs every M-W-F, Yoga runs every T-Th

Camrose, I’m Bored! Erin Sekulich DAG WRITER