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September 20, 2018
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TO READ LIST
What the released
Olympic plans mean
for Calgary (Pg. 3)
Take a food tour of Tokyo’s
Tsukiji market (Pg. 4)
Find out how Fortnite might
ruin modern gaming (Pg. 8)
Why people are in uproar
over Serena Williams (Pg. 10)
news News Editor
Nathan Woolridge
newseditor@thereflector.ca
Backlash to Kenney “Labour Day” tweet
UCP leader uses MRU photo in tweet without permission
Nathan Woolridge
News Editor
out Kenney on his usage of the if this has offended.” learning and opportunities
photos. But, the MRU Faculty The Faculty Association to enhance knowledge and
Association twitter shot back replied to Kenney’s apology resulting behaviour. It is our
saying, “We are proud of by tweeting, “We thank you expectation that this type of
our #MRU nursing students for apologizing if use of an action … will not be repeated.”
and programs, but question unauthorized photo was Kenney’s tweet also included
why Jason Kenney thought it offensive, which it was. As a photo with a group of
acceptable to use this photo? educators who promote and farmers posing in front of
Our photos should not be used encourage lifelong learning, farming equipment. Close
without consent and we do inspection of the photo reveals
not support this.” “Our photos ex-Rick Mercer Report host,
The faculty association Rick Mercer.
president, Melanie Peacock should not be Mercer has previously been
says, “The [Mount Royal critical of Kenney, especially in
Faculty Association] is used without regard to Kenney’s comments
concerned when someone on Bill-24 and gay-straight
uses a photo along with consent, and alliances.
a posting (without prior Twitter user, Michal
permission) as this could we do not Grajewski tweeted “Odd that
Jason Kenney posted four photos on Sept. 3 for Labour Day. imply our endorsement or @jkenney would pull a RMR
Two of the photos caused backlash because he used them support, which is not the support this.“ publicity still for his tweet …”
without permission or without proper context. Screenshot originally intended use of the Mercer responded to
courtesy of Twitter (@jkenney) picture.”
-MRU Faculty Grajewski’s twitter saying “I’m
On Sept. 3, United Hoping they will soon enjoy
Peacock told The Reflector Association not a farmer I just played one
that she was made aware of on TV.”
Conservative Party (UCP) the dignity of work.” Kenney’s tweet by the Nursing we trust that this has been a Kevin Maimann, a reporter
leader, Jason Kenney sent out Four photos were attached faculty. critical lesson and that this for Star Metro, tweeted that a
a Labour Day tweet saying, “... to the tweet, two of which Kenney responded days behavior will not be repeated.” UCP spokesperson he reached
thank you to all the working came under scrutiny. later on Sept. 5, “The photo Peacock reiterates why they out to comment and they said,
men and women who have Mount Royal University was was used for a respectful decided to accept the apology. “Surely you have actual news
made our province great. featured in the tweets; Kenney Labour Day post honouring “As educators we chose to to cover.”
Also thinking about the posted a photo of nursing working women and men in accept this apology and hope The UCP has declined
nearly 167,000 unemployed students with the university our province. Obviously no that this situation has served multiple requests from several
Albertans who want to work logo on their scrubs. offence was intended - quite as a learning opportunity. As organizations to comment on
but are unable to find a job. A few twitter users called the opposite, in fact. Apologies educators we support life-long the tweet.
New name for SAMRU Student Life
Title change from Student Life to Student Affairs approved
Kyra Bird
Contributor
Each new school year brings known as Vice-President says. “Many people thought on a new title. on this proposal, Breen is now
with it countless changes Student Affairs. I planned events and created “The reason why I chose [the eagerly looking to her goals for
for students returning to The change was one fun for students. While events phrase] Student Affairs was the upcoming academic year
classrooms. For one SAMRU recommended by Breen, who can be an important part of to mirror the Vice-President as she hopes to continue to
representative, the start of this has been serving in this role advocacy, the reality of the Student Affairs and Campus make the most of her time in
academic term has brought a since May 2018, in order to work in this role is a lot of Life at Mount Royal University, office.
subtle, yet important change more accurately reflect the research, policy and committee as I predominantly work with “I am feeling excited with
to her job. position and its responsibilities. work.” that area of the university,” she a bit of nerves mixed in,” she
A statement released “When I first began my Breen’s role involves says. says. “This year I am focusing
by SAMRU on Sept. 10 term, I spent time meeting advocating for non-academic With the Student Governing on lobbying for cannabis
announced that, on Aug. 16, with many different directors student issues and working Board’s unanimous approval of consumption sites and harm
its Student Governing Board and administration from with university departments Breen’s proposal, the position reduction education, working
had approved a title change for across the university. Through like Wellness Services, name change has passed on the university sexual
its Vice-President Student Life, those meetings I was quickly Residence Services and in principle, and now that violence policy, advocating
Shayla Breen. discovering there was a Campus Equity and Meaningful decision must be confirmed by for a more inclusive policy for
Breen and those who will disparity between what Inclusion. She took her most a membership vote at SAMRU’s our LGBTQ2S+ community
succeed her in the position people thought I did and important partnership into Annual General Meeting. and building accessible mental
in future years, will now be what I actually did,” Breen consideration when deciding Moving on from her work health services.”
September 20, 2018 • the reflector 3
Calgary 2026 Olympic plans
THE
REFLECTOR
September 20, 2018
begin to take shape
Issue 2, Volume 57
EDITORIAL STAFF:
Publishing Editor: Robyn Welsh
Managing Editor: Ivar Bergs
News Editor: Nathan Woolridge
Hosting plan rolls out ahead of upcoming plebiscite Features Editor: Rosemary J. De
Sousa
Arts Editor: Colin Macgillivray
Nathan Woolridge Sports Editor: Dan Khavkin
News Editor Photo Editor: Amber McLinden
Layout Editor: Andi Endruhn
As Calgarians prepare to vote in includes building new facilities, Olympic plans would be likely to housing. What other housing is Web Editor: Kennedy Enns
an Olympic plebiscite on Nov. 13, rejuvenating current facilities intrigue the Flames organization, being built?
the Calgary 2026 BidCo released and outlines some spending it is not discussed in these early BidCo did not clarify specifics CONTRIBUTORS: Andrew
a hosting plan concept on Sept. 11 projections. plans. about affordable housing for Bannerman, Kyra Bird, Nathan
to share more details with Calgary Upgrades are also proposed for students, but representative for Kunz, Alec Warkentin
residents. Upgrades to existing the BMO Centre, The Olympic BidCo, Susan Veres, says they
Calgary facilities Oval, Winsport facilities and “have met with and received Cover graphic created by Andi
Olympic committee infrastructure projects in Canmore. input from many post secondary Endruhn. Food photo by Rosemary
The hosting plan includes De Sousa. Serena Williams photo
and BidCo upgrades to current infrastructure
The plans also include the institutions, including Mount
courtesy of Wikimedia commons
building of two new facilities: a Royal University.” Veres says
Calgary’s Olympic bid came and the building of new facilities.
mid-sized community arena and other institutions include: “SAIT,
about a couple of years ago McMahon Stadium is on the list to
a multi-sport complex. There are Ambrose University, Bow Valley
and was one of many issues receive upgrades. The 58-year-old
current plans that the community College and St. Mary’s University.”
heavily discussed in the 2017 stadium is championed to host the
arena will be used as a legacy The discussions have been based
municipal election. The Calgary opening and closing ceremonies.
project for the University of on “current inventory and future,
Bid Exploration Committee was Plans for its upgrades include:
Calgary Hockey (Dinos). As well as planned housing projects …” says
formed with leader Rick Hanson, “New entry plaza, new ticketing
giving Calgary the “ability to host Veres. The Reflector, with an on- and
former police chief. and Fan Zone; new team zone
regional, provincial and national Veres goes on to say, “We have off-campus circulation of 8,000,
According to the Calgary and concourse patio; renovated is the independent voice of the
competitions along with touring allocated a significant capital
Herald, in 2017 the committee washrooms, new permanent students of Mount Royal University.
concerts,” as stated in the hosting fund that could potentially It is published fortnightly during the
had a budget of $5 million to help seats; and food prep kitchen and
plan. form a grant to catalyse student academic year (Sept. to April).
determine potential costs and concessions.”
housing in multiple campuses, The Reflector is editorially
infrastructure. The Scotiabank Saddledome, Investing in housing pending demonstration of need, autonomous and financially
In June 2018, Calgary city according to the plan, will receive independent from all other governing
Calgary will require housing to accessibility and other factors that
council approved additional upgrades. “Enhanced accessibility bodies at Mount Royal University.
host athletes, media, security and we are still considering.”
funding for further Olympic bid of venue, extended life of ice plant, The Reflector welcomes newsworthy
workforce during the course of the “We see Calgary as a future talent
exploration. The Calgary 2026 and mechanical [and] structural submissions from all students and
Olympics. destination and having purpose community members. While the right
BidCo was created to further the capital maintenance,” are all part
BidCo’s goal is to meet a need in built student accommodations is a of editorial comment is reserved
work of the previous committee. of BidCo’s plans. for editors of The Reflector, opinion
Calgary for affordable housing. big part of that,” says Veres.
According to the Calgary These plans are coming after pieces may be submitted as letters
The plan includes affordable BidCo has now laid out their to the editor, and may be published
Herald, Mary Moran of Calgary controversy about the Saddledome
housing for seniors, Indigenous first rounded plans for hosting a on the editorial page as such. The
Economic Development, began being the NHL’s oldest arena. Reflector reserves the right not to
people and students. The hosting 2026 Olympics. Soon Calgarians
her new position as CEO of BidCo The city and the Calgary Flames publish submissions deemed by the
plan highlights that 2,600 new will be voting and we will be able Publishing Editor to be offensive.
to help develop the olympic plans Entertainment Group held
housing units will be built with to see how this plan develops and
with $30 million; she began her multiple meetings which lead to Complaints arising from the content
more than 2,000 being in Calgary. unfolds in the coming months and of the paper should be directed to the
position on Aug. 13. Moran is the the Flames walking away from the
Less than 20 per cent are market possibly in the coming years. Ombudsboard. This board has been
first woman to head an Olympic table. While a new NHL arena in established as a mediator between the
bid in Canada. Reflector Publications Society staff
In July 2018, city council and its readership.
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Features Editor
Rosemary J. De Souza
featureseditor@thereflector.ca
Tsukiji market food crawl
The hidden gems that make this district of Tokyo a foodie haven
Rosemary De Souza
Features Editor
Not many street foods present
the best of what a country offers,
but Tokyo’s innovative nature
challenges that with a street
market that welcomes foreign
palates, offering a taste of both
the sea and Japanese cuisine.
1. Cheese and bread
This delicious pastry may
not be sold in the market but
is still close enough to the
heart of Japanese street food.
Hokuo Bakery awaits inside
Shintomich Station with a
collection of pastries unlike
any other. The combination of
creamy potato salad within a
bun and soft cheesy crust make
this the perfect breakfast or
lunch time meal.
2. Bread taco
This croquette wrapped
This cheese-crusted bun filled with potato salad is the Urchin and scallops on a stick may not be a usual sight but it
with a soft bun and drizzled
perfect snack found near the Tsukiji market. Photo by is a popular combination at Tokyo’s Tsukiji market. Photo by
with several savoury sauces is
Rosemary De Souza Rosemary De Souza
honestly a big question mark.
But don’t fret, it’s normal for
tourists to find themselves in
3. Sea urchin on it burnt edges that add a nice time favourite and a common usually red bean paste—and
balance to the creamy texture sight in the streets of Tokyo. is covered with a fine layer of
this position when travelling. barbequed scallops of sea urchin and fresh scallops. Daifuku can be found in train potato starch and sometimes
Although Hokuo’s English- Scallops and sea urchin are The sauce that is both savoury stations, specialty shops, food confectioner’s sugar or cocoa
translated website claims the foods many people probably and sweet is the perfect addition stalls and in the Tsukiji market. powder to keep it from sticking
deep-fried breaded filling is don’t think they’ll ever eat to leave you wanting more. Mochi is a sticky rice cake and is to your fingers. With each bite
beef, it tastes like a rather on a stick. However, it seems popularly eaten in Calgary with of ichigo daifuku, the juice from
soft, marinated mashed everything is possible in Tokyo. 4. Ichigo daifuku an ice cream filling. the strawberry cuts through the
potato. Weird enough for you? This seafood dish is barbequed Strawberry and mochi, or This version of the treat is sweet, matcha-flavoured paste
Whatever it is, it’s delicious! then torched on top, giving ichigo daifuku, are always an all- stuffed with a sweet filling— and the sticky exterior of rice
cake.
This dessert is quite unique, so
don’t judge it until you try it!
5. Giant oyster
You may not think this is
possible, but oysters in the
street are quite the spectacle.
Fresh out of the sea, oysters are
sold based on size. Since this
oyster was one of the smaller
ones in the market, it was
worth roughly seven dollars,
and prices could go up to nine
dollars or more. That is crazy
considering this oyster is bigger
than my hand. Eaten with the
aid of a toothpick, some people
challenge themselves to eat it
all in one bite, regardless of how
difficult it may seem. Although
dipped in sauce, the freshness
of the oyster still shines through
and is every seafood lover’s
dream to eat. But if you are not
a fan of the creamy texture of
This croquette wrapped in a bun taco is nothing but soft, This matcha-flavoured mochi and strawberry combo is the
oysters, you might want to steer
deep-fried goodness found at the Hokuo Bakery in Tokyo’s perfect balance of sweet and fresh fruit. Photo by Rosemary
clear of this one.
Shintomicho Station. Photo by Rosemary De Souza De Souza
5 the reflector • September 20, 2018
6. Black sesame ice
cream
In Calgary, a few food stalls and
shops serve charcoal activated
ice cream. This soft serve may
look like the lighter version of
the dark treat, but is far from it.
Sesame, which is quite popular
in Asian cuisine, makes all
the difference for this dessert.
Although nuts are commonly
paired with ice cream, the burnt
and strong, nutty flavour of
black sesame seeds makes black
sesame ice cream quite unique
from the more typical peanut,
hazelnut or almond and ice
cream combo.
Tokyo is one of those places
everyone should go at least once
in their lifetime. It is a place
people often find themselves
eating foods that words cannot
explain. Japan is a place to try
new things, explore and get lost.
Google will always be there to
help you find your way back
home—or at least back to your
Airbnb, hostel or hotel.
This oyster is one of the cheapest ones in the market Tsukiji market’s black sesame soft serve stays true to the
because of its smaller size to the other catches of the day. burnt and nutty taste of black sesame seeds. Photo by
Photo by Rosemary De Souza Rosemary De Souza
How to pretend you’re organized
A stressed student’s guide to bullet journaling
Robyn Welsh, Andi Endruhn
Publishing Editor, Layout Editor
There’s an elusive species of dotted, grid, or lined—it is up to to create pages to introduce the
student out there in the world, the user) notebook, the idea is to coming month, and it can be a
who shows up to class looking craft an organizational plan that great way to start. You can keep it
like they didn’t just roll out of bed, works for you, based on your needs simple with just the month name,
they have snacks abundant, and and requirements. While there are add monthly goals you’d like
they hand in assignments on time. some popular conventions that are to achieve, or add interest with
There’s a mysterious aura around widely used, each bullet jounal stickers and drawings. This page
them resembling something like unique to the owner’s lifestyle. or spread can be simple and to the
calm. They carry a small talisman, So buckle up stationary and point, or an artistic masterpiece.
a little worn journal. Is this the organization nerds, bullet Monthly spreads, which often
secret to their success? journaling may be just what you’ve feature a calendar and important
Alright, so maybe they still look been looking for all your life. dates for the month, are a great
a little dishevelled, sleep deprived way to see a large chunk of your
and the “snacks” might be a single Start with the basics life in front of you.
crushed Nature Valley bar from Blank pages, let alone Weekly spreads help your bullet
the bottom of their bag. That notebooks, can be daunting. So journal act similarly to an agenda.
little book though? That’s a bullet start simple. Some journals, like Here you can write daily to-do lists,
journal and it’s all that stands the Leuchtturm 1917 brand, have schedule meetings and organize Bullet journaling is based on the user’s creativity, don’t be
between them and the runaway the first few pages dedicated to your week at a glance. afraid to make it personal. Photo by Andi Endruhn
train crash that’s university life. a table of contents. You won’t These spreads can be utilitarian, While it can be extremely fun to of when you feel confident or
It’s the lynchpin that’s keeping get this in a Moleskine or many a tour de force of your artistic design beautiful calendars, charts cute? Try capturing that feeling by
these superhuman students from other popular journal brands, but ability, or none of the above! If and lists, it is very likely that it drawing a caricature of yourself in
collapsing into disorganized chaos if you leave a few pages blank at you’d like it to be, your bullet won’t be possible to keep up with whatever you’re wearing that day,
like the rest of us mere mortals. the front, you can fill in your own journal can be a place to jot down your aesthetic goals for the whole or simply creating a space to write
Bullet journaling combines table of contents as you go. This is thoughts and journal. book. The beautiful thing is, you down moments that leave you
creativity and practicality, recommended for easy reference, can decide how much you want feeling great.
giving full organizational power but if you find it going unused, try Trial and error is
to focus on design and creativity. Trying to break or create habits?
to the creator. The absolute omitting it the next time you start everything Don’t let yourself be scared of A habit tracker can be a great way
customization of bullet journaling a book. making mistakes, it’s a part of the to keep track of your progress.
It can be daunting to begin when
has helped it rocket to the Page layouts are called ‘spreads’ process! Colouring in boxes and being able
you look up images of seasoned
forefront of organizational advice. and many of the most popular to see progress in front of you
bullet journalers’ pages and
Incorporating a to-do list, diary, spreads are designed to help you everything is masterfully designed. The possibilities are helps with motivation.
notebook, sketchbook, and more, remember dates and your to-do
the method developed by New
Realistically, you’re going to make endless There is no limit to what you
lists. These can be transformed mistakes in your bullet journal,and can do with your bullet journal.
York designer, Ryder Carroll has or reshaped to keep track of Try designing different pages for
not every page is going to look like It is completely customizable, so
opened the dull world of agendas whatever you want, or eliminated yourself. If you’re a film buff you
a work of art. You’ll miss a letter or let your creativity and personality
into a more creative and intuitive all together! could create a spread to track the
draw a crooked line and you’ll just shine through and make your
age. Many bullet journalers like titles of movies you’ve watched
have to live with it. journal your own!
Starting with an empty (blank, over the year. Want to keep track
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What to check out at Calgary Film 2018
New and noteworthy flicks that are worth your attention
For those who desperately want to check out the Calgary International Film Festival this year but are not sure what they should check out, Shoplifters, Cold
War and The Hummingbird Project are three films that can kick start your festival this year! Photos courtesy of Calgary Film
Colin Macgillivray
Arts Editor
The 2018 Calgary here are three noteworthy stakes game of high-frequency The passionate love story Palme d’Or at Cannes.
International Film Festival flicks that are definitely worth stock trading. With greed, garnered Pawlikowski the Cited as a charming, yet
officially began Sept. 19 with a your attention. passion and human nature all Best Director Award at this devastating portrayal of family
screening of Jacques Audiard’s analyzed through the lens of year’s Cannes festival and and theft in contemporary
dark-comedy western, The The Hummingbird our increasingly digital world, could be the perfect date night Japan, Shoplifters is another
Sisters Brothers, kicking off Project directed by The Hummingbird Project is the movie for those looking for a foray into human relationships
another exciting year of unique perfect opportunity to witness romance infused with musical by renowned director
cinematic experiences.
Kim Nguyen some A-list actors this week. numbers set amongst a post- Hirokazu Kore-Eda. Expect
Now, if you’re just hearing Showtimes: Friday, Sept. 21 war European backdrop. brilliant performances,
about Calgary Film, the at 7:45 at Eau Claire Cinema Cold War nuanced writing and an
178 shorts, features and and Sunday, Sept. 23 at Noon directed by Pawel Shoplifters ultimately poignant narrative
collaboration screenings that at The Globe Cinema
Pawlikowski directed by that will likely leave you
will be shown until Sept. 30 Academy Award-nominated examining your own life, while
can be incredibly daunting. Canadian director Kim Nguyen Showtimes: Saturday, Sept. Hirokazu Kore-Eda delightfully reminiscing about
Even for movie-goers who brings his dramatic brilliance 22 at 3:30 at The Globe Cinema Showtimes: Tuesday, Sept. 25 the masterful filmmaking you
have been anticipating to Calgary theatres with The and Thursday, Sept. 27 at 6:50 at 9:15 at The Globe Cinema were just privy to.
and planning their festival Hummingbird Project, a crime- at Eau Claire Cinema and Saturday, Sept. 29 at 6:30 There are hundreds of other
schedules for weeks, the wide drama starring the neurotic Projected to be an early at The Globe Cinema choices at this years Calgary
array of cinematic possibilities Jesse Eisenberg and the ever- contender for Best Foreign Another frontrunner for this International Film Festival
can be difficult to navigate. underrated acting powerhouse Film at this years Oscars, Cold years Best Foreign Film Award and a full list can be found
So, if you want to celebrate Alexander Skarsgård. War tells a melancholic tale of a at the Oscars, the Japanese on calgaryfilm.com. So get
your love of moving pictures The two will portray Vincent troupe of Polish folk musicians crime-drama Shoplifters has out there, support local and
at Calgary Film this year, but and Anton, two brothers living in the years following the already garnered rave reviews, international filmmakers and
just don’t know where to start, in New York pursuing the high- Second World War. as well as the prestigious enjoy yourself.
Canmore Festival Heritage Park YYC Pizza Week: Equinox Vigil:
of Art and Ghost Tours: Who doesn’t love pizza? On Sept. 23, Union
From Sept. 21 to Sept. 30, Cemetery will light up
OUT’N
Creativity: Feeling a little spooky and
select Calgary locations with live music, poetry,
want to mingle with ghosts
From Sept. 28 to Sept. will be offering up their performances and art
of years past? Check out
30, celebrate the arts very own unique pizza installations to celebrate
ABOUT
Heritage Park Ghost Tours,
around a community creation. Every special and remember the natural
running from Sept. 19 to
campfire in Canmore. From pizza purchased will cycle of life in an inclusive,
Oct. 17 and enjoy hour-
traditional clay lantern support the Calgary Meals thoughtful way.
long tours that weave
workshops to Cuban dance on Wheels organization, so
paranormal and historical
performances and live go out and get a slice!
stories.
music, enjoy a creative
weekend out in Canmore.
8 the reflector • September 20, 2018
Where are we dropping? The misguided
hunger for Battle Royales
Why Fortnite is the absolute worst thing to happen to modern
gaming
Colin Macgillivray
Arts Editor
The infamous video game hadn’t yet won their first game. explain why I think Fortnite is
has reached near mythic levels But after those initial moments detrimental to the game industry.
of popularity, permeating the of pride wore off, I had absolutely I’d like to harken back to the Call
mainstream world and existing no desire to play Fortnite ever of Duty franchise and its reign of
as a worldwide phenomena for again. I won. I did what I had terror atop the gaming industry.
the majority of its short lifespan. set out to do and I knew that the COD had a stranglehold on
It’s so popular that my mother, initial euphoria of beating 99 gamers everywhere, with yearly
who is absolutely clueless when other players across the world titles being scooped up by the
it comes to video games, (sorry would never be matched. masses with no regard as to the
mom) has heard about it. So, I stopped playing. quality of their game.
Now this might seem I genuinely believed that this In other words, popularity can
redundant because I would find inherently goofy game—in easily lead to complacency. Call of
it hard to believe that you haven’t which players can do cringe- Duty was definitely revolutionary
heard about this video game inducing dances and dress up like for its time and one can certainly
yet, but Fortnite Battle Royale, cheeseburgers—would become make a claim for Fortnite being a
the free-to-play portion of the less and less popular over time. revolutionary game itself.
aforementioned video game has Sure, the game was fun while I For one, Fortnite Battle Royale
seen resounding success over the played it, but if you told me that it is a free-to-play game and the
last year. would be a cultural phenomenon developers have made millions Fortnite has crept its way into the mainstream, with
Essentially, 100 individuals nine months ago, I would have just from cosmetic items that everyone and their mother hearing about the gaming
are dropped onto an island to laughed you out of the room. offer no benefit or gameplay phenomena. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons
duke it out with a multitude of Looking at Fortnite now, I’m advantage. It blows my mind
different weapons in pursuit of more confused than ever at its that people are that desperate to
one goal—a “Victory Royale.” No popularity. I’ve played maybe wear costumes in a video game,
rewards other than experience 10 times since my first win more but I guess that speaks to human
and bragging rights. At first than nine months ago and I’m nature and our need to be unique
glance, it seems like the concept baffled as to how the game has and stand out in some way.
of “winning just to say you had this run at the top for so long. Despite being far from the
won” would get tired, boring Now, before I get into why I first Battle Royale game—a
and even tedious after a while. believe Fortnite’s time at the Hunger Games style fight to the
Surprisingly, that is not the case top is incredibly detrimental to death where one player emerges
at all. the gaming industry as a whole, victorious—Fortnite was unique
Fortnite is clearly not your I would like to make it clear enough to stand out from the
average video game. Developer that I’m not saying you’re a fool pack. But, the pack is now bigger
Epic Games rakes in hundreds of if you enjoy the game. If the and overflowing with Battle
millions of dollars each month insatiable need for video game Royale games due to Fortnite’s
from hungry children who insist bragging rights gets you off and success.
they need some sort of cosmetic you genuinely enjoy humiliating Just like how Call of Duty’s
marker for their character and the hordes of children who play success led to a slew of team-
the game has seen more than the game every night, then by all based first-person-shooters
The coveted “Victory Royale” is what children across the
125 million unique players in less means, continue. entering the mainstream and
world seek. For fifth graders, nothing is more important than
than a year. But for me, a casual video ultimately over saturating the
bragging rights. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons
But, why? game player, nothing about the market with unpolished, rushed
Why is this silly, little game Fortnite’s formulaic, repetitive products that existed solely to
where you build forts and gameplay is appealing. If make money, Fortnite’s success
mercilessly shotgun your anything, the game is only is seemingly making the gaming
opponents so popular? Why have fun to boot up and play in the industry head down a similar
125 million people hop off the background while you talk to path.
laughably named “Battle Bus” your friends. The social aspect It’s interesting, because the
in search of that coveted Victory is definitely appealing and I next installment of the Call
Royale? Why, for now more than commend Epic Games for making of Duty franchise is already
a year, has Fortnite remained their platform so accessible so receiving a tremendous amount
a video game juggernaut, literally anyone can hop on, but of hype due to one reason: a
dominating the industry and the game itself is just boring. Battle Royale mode.
frankly, the internet? Again, this is subjective, but Now, my seemingly outlandish
It’s something I’ve asked myself the magic of struggling for my claim—why Fortnite is the
time and time again since I first victory was eclipsed when I absolute worst thing to happen
captured my first—and only— had actually won my first game. to modern gaming—might be
Victory Royale last December. To put it in perspective, it would hyperbole, but I have genuine
I sat there, staring at the big be as if you had been desperately fear that Fortnite will do more
bold letters that illuminated my trying to get the attention of harm than good in the long run.
dark basement with a sense of a cutie for months and then Everyone loves money and if
The once untouchable Call of Duty franchise is now dipping
accomplishment. I texted friends, realized that the cutie wasn’t that Battle Royale games continue to
its greasy feet into the overcrowded swimming pool that
who congratulated me for this interesting when you finally got be incredibly popular, more game
is Battle Royale games with Blackout. Photo courtesy of
meaningless achievement and I their attention.
lauded my victory over those who Nonetheless, that doesn’t Continued on Pg. 9 Creative Commons
September 20, 2018 • the reflector 9
Continued from Pg. 8 tutored in a video game. passion rather than money and
So, to end my long winded fame.
developers will dip their greasy
rant about a cartoon game where Fortnite might not be my cup
paws into that honey pot. We’ll
Young Sick see iterations of the formula,
you can dance, build and kill
your enemies, I’m worried that
of tea, but it is a unique entity.
The problem is that it will be
Camellia whether it is an all-animal Battle
Royal or a Battle Royale that
incredible success will lead to copied, emulated and recreated
Saint Paul & The others mimicking and imitating for years to come, leading to a
features only boats. It will happen
this formula in the hopes of stagnant industry until the new
Broken Bones and it will suck.
making a lot of money. revolutionary video game comes
Plus, all kids can talk about now
RECORDS In any art form, it’s my hope along.
is Fortnite! I head to the grocery
that artistic expression comes So, get out there, jump off the
Score: B+ store and see little, eight-year old
first. When it comes to so many “Battle Bus,” make your cartoon
cretins doing their stupid Fortnite
Delivering groove in deep things these days, whether it is avatar dance and gun-down
dances and begging their parents
layers, Alabama eight-piece music, film or even videogames, other hungry players across the
to buy them “V-bucks” so that
soul group Saint Paul & The dollar bills seem to be the main world. But in about two years,
of bass-driven funk (“Convex” they can wear new costumes.
Broken Bones consistently excel motivator. when every single video game
and “Apollo”), to delicate folk- Worst of all, parents are hiring
on their third record, Young Sick Sure, money is super cool and it is about “where to drop” and
tinged offerings (“Hurricanes” Fortnite tutors for their children.
Camellia. is awesome spending it on things, you’re looking for that fresh and
and “Bruised Fruit”), to what can I might sound like an out of touch
Across 14 tracks, vocalist Paul but it is incredibly refreshing to exciting game to come along, you
only be described as cosmic baby- old man, but there is nothing
Janeway finds room for soulful see someone try something for can blame Fortnite.
making music (Nasa). more ridiculous than being
wails and striking performances the purpose of expression and
Never lagging, St. Paul & The
regardless of the arrangements
Broken Bones create a complete
which sit beneath. While never
album with Young Sick Camellia,
losing a trademark soul-funk
filling the soundscape of the near
aesthetic, Young Sick Camellia is
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We need to talk about Serena
Why the Grand Slam controversies matter
Andi Endruhn
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Uncontroversial statement: were no rules about them being and a cut to her calling him a later in the game shouting “You Federer, 2009, U.S. Open Men’s
Serena Williams is one of the acceptable or unacceptable on thief when he made the fateful stole a point from me. You’re a finals) and cussing out and
world’s greatest athletes in the the court. Tennis has a history call. thief too.” spitting on the umpire (Andre
history of sports. of confusing and varying Here’s what happened: No Ramos issued a third Agassi, 1991, U.S. Open). The
Unfortunately one of the fashion rules that change coaching is allowed at Grand code violation resulting in difference is that Williams paid
greatest sports stars of our time depending on the venue and Slam events. Coaches may be an automatic game loss for with a shot at a Grand Slam title
has been the centre of multiple at what level the games are present and are often found Williams putting Osaka at 5-3. and $17,000 in fines. Agassi was
controversies this year at Grand being held. For example, the in the stand, but they are not Williams protested saying that fined $3,000, Federer was fined
Slam events, revolving around Wimbledon Competitors dress allowed to communicate with to declare a game was over $1,500 while Murray received
her and the established rules of code is 10 rules, all pertaining their player. However, that’s because a player had said the no penalty.
what’s acceptable on court. to the whiteness of clothing not always how it plays out and calls were unfair, was uncalled Our heroes are fallible people.
If you don’t regularly pay items, not what they are. in the words of Mouratoglou, for. It’s an idea that can be hard to
attention to tennis, the women’s Williams’ catsuit did not break “Everybody does it—you all Williams later started the wrap our heads around, but
singles matches at the French any of the generally relaxed know it.” main reason for public outcry they do stray from what is right.
and U.S. Opens may have been rules at French Open. However, Ramos, a Gold Badge umpire, when she yelled in a state of Maybe Williams did cheat.
something that crossed your taking a page from Wimbledon and considered one of the best tears, “There’s a lot of men Maybe she’s lying through her
radar this year. who banned the catsuit in 1985 in the world, gave Williams a out here that have said a lot of teeth.
Returning to tennis after when Anne White wore an all code violation for coaching—a things, and because they are Even if so, this doesn’t
having her baby in September white version in competition, first strike warning call. While men, that doesn’t happen.” change that she’s been treated
2017, Williams is yet to win a the French Open promptly code violations for coaching When Osaka won the title, differently from her other
Grand Slam title. banned Williams catsuit and happen, they don’t as regularly it was to the jeering boos of competitors. It doesn’t change
Earlier this summer in her any hoping to follow her. as they should be if the rule is a Williams home crowd in that one of the highest profile
debut return to Grand Slam In response to this, the to be taken seriously. Williams Arthur Ashe Stadium and tears players, who happens to be a
tennis, Williams showed up at president of the French Tennis is an unlikely target for this from both competitors. The woman and happens to be a
the French Open in a catsuit, Federation, Bernard Giudicelli sort of warning to be given way the game had called and black woman, is being singled
causing an uproar in the tennis said, “You have to respect the out, considering she regularly been finished put a bad taste in out by game officials.
world. The offending item that game and place.” doesn’t use the on court everyone’s mouth, whether you We need to talk about
she had chosen to wear was not If all that had happened was coaching that’s allowed at other believed that Williams had been Serena Williams because
to make a bold fashion statement a clash over clothing it would events. righteous or wrong. what’s happening shows the
but for medical reasons. Many be one thing. But then, the U.S. Mouratoglou confessed in Like many sports foundational cracks in the
of these reasons were tied up Open happened. a post-game interview that controversies taking place, sport. Serena Williams is
in the fact that she had recently The match between the up and he had been coaching, but he it was divisive. Williams can black, she’s a woman and she’s
given birth and having a baby coming 20 year-old, Japanese wasn’t even sure if Williams had easily look like a bratty, entitled, unafraid to speak her mind.
is not the easiest thing on an born Naomi Osaka and 36 year- been looking. prima donna of the sports world And that is exactly what tennis
athlete (or anyone’s) body. old Serena Williams started off “I was like a hundred per cent throwing a tantrum because she doesn’t want.
Prior to Williams amazing, showcasing the best of the coaches on a hundred per was called on for cheating.
wearing a talent of both women: a rising cent of the matches, so we have That’s not the person I see.
catsuit star and the current queen. to stop this hypocrite thing,” Serena Williams, frustrated
at the Prior to playing, Osaka said that he said, including that Osaka’s and in tears on one of the
Fr e n c h just playing Williams in a Grand coach had been doing the same. sports grandest stages was
Open, Slam final was a dream come Williams, furious about the calling out one of the biggest
there true. Then all hell broke loose. warning in a finals match, sports hypocrisies. Looking like
Maybe you’ve seen photos of continued to call for an someone who is tired of having
Williams shouting at the chair apology from the umpire and officials try to take her game
umpire, Carlos Ramos. Maybe distractedly played a poor away from her using made-up,
you’ve seen her hugging Osaka game, engaged with Ramos or insincere rulings.
at the awards asking the fans to rather than Osaka or better yet, You can say that the way
stop booing so Osaka, the first her own playing style. She was Williams dogged Ramos
Japanese Grand Slam Winner given her second code violation asking for an apology was
ever, could enjoy her moment. for racket abuse after smashing unsportsmanlike.
Maybe you’ve even seen the it following losing the game, Shouting at an official
interviews run back to back of costing her a point and putting throughout the match
Williams and her coach, Patrick Osaka automatically at 15-Love demanding answers easily
Mouratoglou, contradicting for the next game. looks bad. So does kicking
each other. You’ve probably Williams confronted Ramos a ball at the umpires head
definitely seen Williams saying saying that the initial code (Andy Murray, 2016 Cincinnati Photos courtesy of
“I don’t cheat to win, I’d rather violation for coaching should Masters), telling the umpire to Wikimedia Commons
lose,” over and over to Ramos have been retracted and again not “fucking talk to me” (Roger
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Cougar Corner: Bittersweet weekend for
soccer squads
Both soccer teams split the weekend against B.C. opposition
Andrew Bannerman
Contributor
Men’s Soccer chances though. Moe El Gandour trick was complete with 20 minutes it’s stupid. There weren’t a lot of of the Heat’s box. Rohin Nazari’s
took on an impressive run into to go when his teammate Zanatta bright performers out there. Our daisy-cutter powered shot under
The Mount Royal Cougars fell to UFV’s box before passing to Orest went down on the edge of the box centre-backs were incredible, if it the feet of everyone and into the
a 3-0 defeat to University of Fraser Ndabaneze, whose close-range by defender Harrison. Referee wasn’t for them it could have been bottom corner of the net.
Valley thanks to a Gurmaan Jhaj shot was turned behind by keeper Raul Brisno pointed straight to the worse. We need to move more as Cougars bench boss Gyaki says
hat-trick on Saturday Sept. 15. David Hicks. spot and Jhaj sent keeper Sterling a team, and think more as a team. that his side’s performance was
The Cougars managed to bounce Moments into the game, the Kerr the wrong way to put the We did not move the ball for some the response to Saturday’s defeat
back against UBCO the following real drama came to fruition. After result beyond doubt. reason,” he says post match. he was looking for.
afternoon, shutting the Heat out a foul on MRU’s Hafiz Mahjor, an The Cougars had more chances Despite this loss, the Cougars “This year we wanted to try and
2-0. apparent stamp by Ossa on UFV’s in the closing stages. Jake Vickers recorded a convincing 2-0 victory have a more stable line-up, but
UFV were by far the more Vega sparked a mass confrontation. fired just wide from the edge of the over UBCO on Sunday afternoon. even in practice for the last week
dominant side on a cold and misty None of the match officials saw UFV box, before Patson Choebefu An early goal by Ndabaneze, his the guys we were relying on and
afternoon in Calgary, as Jhaj scored what sparked the incident but the powered through the defence and third of the season, matching his trusting each other, just weren’t
twice in the first half. He added end call was a yellow card given to forced a corner by running down total goal scoring number of last there a 100 per cent. They weren’t
one more to his tally in the second each for Ndabaneze and Vega for Hicks. But they couldn’t take a year already, was exactly what the playing bad, but they weren’t
half with a decisive penalty after their part in the melee. clean sheet from the Cascades and team needed after the 3-0 defeat. there,” he says.
Trevor Zanatta was brought down “I didn’t see [the alleged stamp], prevent a third straight defeat. MRU were intent on avoiding “Even reflecting on yesterday’s
by Cougar captain and centre-half that’s seventy yards from us, I have Coach Gyaki wasn’t best pleased a repeat of Saturday and nearly game, we definitely deserved
Daniel Harrison. no idea. The ref and linesman are at the result. capitalised on a couple more to lose, in the first half we tried
The afternoon was not short of right there, if it is a stamp I’d hope “We came out flat, individuals chances later in the half. playing but we didn’t have the bite
drama as the Cougars were lucky they’d see it and give a red card,” didn’t play their roles or didn’t do Similarly in the second half, that we needed. So after you lose
not to go down to 10 men after says Cougar coach Ryan Gyaki. their jobs. People didn’t use their the Cougars continued to keep three in a row, and then you lose
Mateo Ossa allegedly stamped on After an electric first half, the head enough, were too excited, pressure on the Heat. 3-0, I told the boys that we still trust
Anthony Vega, but it didn’t prevent second half was much more weren’t composed enough. And The Cougars put the game to you but we had to make a change,”
the Cascades from winning subdued, but UFV remained the then when you have a chance to bed 11 minutes from time after says Gyaki. “So we brought on guys
comfortably. more dominant side. Jhaj’s hat- tie it 1-1 and you don’t take it, they won a free kick on the edge
MRU weren’t without their Continued on Pg. 12
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Continued from Pg. 11 behind the ball when it was passed it back to MacDonald.
crossed, assistant referee Hanna MacDonald gratefully bagged her
like [Jake] Vickers and [Brendan] Johnson ruled that she was offside, brace.
Canejo as our wingers, we put and the goal was controversially It wasn’t all plain sailing for the
experience out there, which made chalked off. Cougars. The referee judged a shot
a big difference.” With 20 minutes to go however, by TRU’s Mendonca to have been
MRU are sitting third place in MRU finally broke the deadlock. handled by Claire Thorimbert
the Prairie Division heading into Nicholson found herself standing in the area and pointed straight
the final weekend of the month. over a free kick on the edge of the to the spot. Mendonca made no
penalty arc and let it fly straight mistake in sticking the ball firmly
Women’s Soccer towards to top corner of the net. into the corner of Rose Hemans’
The Mount Royal Cougar ladies This opened the floodgates. net.
suffered their third loss in five Three minutes later, a corner Not that it wiped the smile off
games after a 2-1 home defeat was sent into the Wolfpack’s box the faces of the Calgarians, who
to UBCO in their home-opening and after causing chaos, it took a bagged just their second win of the
match. decisive touch off MacDonald’s leg campaign.
First half goals from the Heat and found itself in the back of the “We wanted the ball more, we
were enough to ensure three Mount Royal Cougar rookies getting honoured in front of net. got away in the first game but stuck
points left the Cougars. A second their home crowd prior to their match-up against UBCO on Then, another set-piece came with it this game.” Fusco said.
half goal for the Cougars, scored Saturday Sep 15. Photo by Dan Khavkin with another goal. Holt took a “Once we got the first goal
by Jullien Ramirez proved to be short corner, playing a one-two we wanted to keep pushing the
“We came out flat but I was At the end of the first half
little more than consolation. with De Marco. She set her feet tempo and did just that,” rookie
pleased with the second half,” the cougars found themselves
Both sides appeared to struggle and blasted the ball from the wing MacDonald commented after her
women’s coach Tino Fusco says frustrated when Nicholson slotted
on a greasy pitch in near-freezing straight into the roof of the net. two goal performance Sunday
post-match. “I think we need to the ball into the TRU net after
temperatures, with both squads They weren’t finished there either! afternoon.
adjust anytime we don’t perform receiving a late pass from Holt on
giving the ball away cheaply MacDonald took a shot straight MRU improves to 0.500, picking
to our abilities.” the wing.
while both goalkeepers found at the goalkeeper, but her clearance up their second win of the season.
However, the Mount Royal Despite claims that she was
themselves scrambling to keep only got as far as Nicholson, who
University ladies secured an
control of flying balls.
emphatic 4-1 victory over
Throughout this scrappy game,
Thompsons River University on
however, UBCO were the more
Respiratory erapy
Sunday morning.
dominant side.
“We are happy with the three
The Cougars improved
points,” Fusco commented smiling
considerably in the second half,
ear-to-ear.
applying plenty of pressure on
Two goals from rookie Robyn
the UBCO goal. On the hour
MacDonald and a goal each by
mark, they halved the deficit after
Haley Nicholson and Erin Holt, all
bombarding the goal. A floating
in the second half, ensured that
cross found Hannah Park whose
the Cougars could put Saturday’s
inital shot was saved. Rookie
defeat to TRU firmly behind them.
Natalie De Marco’s shot ensued but
The first half was a turgid, dreary
was robbed by the UBCO keeper
affair, with both sides having
who recovered on the ground to
chances to score that weren’t taken
stop a second shot. Finally, the ball
powerfully enough. Neither side’s
fell to the feet of Ramirez, who
goalkeeper was tested as the teams
bundled the ball into the net.
tentatively sized each other up.
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