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JACK MCGRAth WindoW Staff like bombs. Faces scrunch up in anger like a soldier in his last charge, New College RED HOT! New College RED HOT! New College r-e-d RED h-o-t HOT we cant help the stuff we got, UHHUH, UH-HUH, UH-HUH UH-HUH UHHUH! NEW COLLEGE continued on page 3

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There are few times like ityou stand on an elevated hill, looking down upon 850 fresh faces, bodies clad in uniform yellow. Some people might be nervous in such a situation, but with 90 others like you, clad in green, looking down upon them like fresh stone to the sculptor, you cannot help but be gripped by the fervor of the moment. Suddenly, the

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signal goes up, and in a thunderous roar you begin, New College red hot! New College red hot! New College r-e-d red h-o-t hot we cant help the stuff we got, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh uh-huh uh-huh! A second time, the furious cry is raised, building speed and volume. The claps roll

UniversityA Mini Survival Guide

CARMEN ChOI WindoW Staff It is rather tragic when summer leaves us, but its that time of year again that brings with it the promise of busy new schedules, fresh off-the-shelf textbooks, and back to school parties (woohoo!). Although exciting, the new routine that comes along with a new semester can be overwhelming after months of summer break spent indulging in summer activitieslate mornings, fun/not-so-fun summer jobs, all nighters pulled in the name of fun instead of essay deadlines. So, how does one survive the demands of university while retaining their sanity? What is there to expect from student life? What does one do during that four-day weekend (yes, some people have those)? Its a very general back-to-school topic, but it is one worth having a think (or in this case, a read) aboutafter all, university will dominate the bulk of your early adulthood. Hopefully, these pointers will help make them successful. The beginning of term is the best time of the year. The multitude of campus-wide events allows one to smile in recognition at the person sitting next to you while mildly hungover in your first ever ECO100 class and initiate awkward conversations like Hey, youre neon-pink-face girl from last night! without sounding overtly creepy, despite the oddity of said statement. On the flipside, back-to-school partying isnt really everyones cup of teaplunging into a night of social anarchy is rather intimidating for many (especially sans alcohol, but that is a different matter all together). Fear not, the standard smile-and-introduce-yourself tactic is an awesomenot to mention rather effectiveone to use on the person sitting next to you in those first few classes of the year. The first week back in school is one where most friendships are made, some solid enough to last you a lifetimeI kid you not, despite the cheesy-ness of it all. Point: friendsmake them. However, despite the many novel experiences, the reality is that the most important aspect of university is the academicsyes, that does mean the explicit involvement of books, papers, exams and grades throughout the course of your university career. Hence, it would probably be wise to pay attention to that ECO100 class (or any other class for that matter) as opposed to reenacting how you met neon-pink-face girl for the entire hour. Point: getting your nerd onnecessary. Now we shall segue to the fact that the first year of university typically offers more flexibility and freedom than the later years. The absence of a declared major presents one with the luxury of choice when it comes to which classes to take. This provides one with a broader selection when it comes to deciding on a major to declare in your second year. Unfortunately, this luxury drives many first year students to take classes that sound fun (which is fine; if it piques your interest, go university are years where interestsbe it in a certain subject, activity or personare found and fostered. So, its not the end of the world if you do fall into that undecided major category when approaching second year (or even third in some cases). Many people change their major throughout the course of their university careerwith hindsight and after some self-discovery, of course. One should bear in mind that plans will change in accordance to what one develops a passion for. Sometimes developing said passion takes a bit of time, but do keep looking for it. This may seem like a no brainer but the best academic experience at university is derived from selecting a major you are passionate about. Point: passion in ones majorrather important. Moving on to the other aspects of university life (yes, we are not mindless nerddrones at UofT), it would be senseless to sacrifice personal growth for academic excellence. Its probably not the most wholesome experience to graduate with memories of countless nights spent cuddling up to text booksno matter how much Calculus does turn you on, it really is inexcusable. Many parents champion the notion that school is meant for studying, as there will be time for everything else later. The truth is that said idea is misguided despite the good intentions behind it. Self-discovery includes building relationships with those around you. Take time to socialize and find out what kind of personalities turn you on (or off). Perhaps even devote some time to looking for that Mr. or Ms. Right by being part of a serious relationship (or a not so serious relationship). Point: liveskeep them. In summary, there are really no fixed rules to guarantee the survival of university. The key lies in finding a balance between ones social and academic life in a manner that nurtures the interests you are passionate about. The best piece of advice is to enjoy your time at universitydo what you love, love what you do and you are grand. So, to all of you UofT students out there: a kickarse year have one!

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for it!) while underestimating the demands of a university level class. Consequently, they end up either dropping out after having that I-dont-think-this-is-my-thing epiphany or being miserable for an entire year, struggling to scrape through the class. This can often be a frustrating time, especially if it leads to the stagnation of securing credits for graduation. Hence, a little planning and direction in terms of what you want to study would be helpful in the long runthose prerequisites do need fulfilling. Point: planhave one. That said, university is also about discovering who you are and what you want to make of yourselfpardon the clich, Zen masteresque tone, but it is true. The years spent at

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Reppin New on the streets of TO

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Takng a refreshing dip at the fountains of LM

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welcome to new college!

SIMON WILMOT DIRECTOR OF RESIDENCE AND STUDENT LIFE Fall has almost sprung at the New College campus, but it feels more like spring with the flood of energy and life that have inundated our buildings over the last two weeks. Despite the residence being full of guests throughout the summer, the campus feels quiet until September when it suddenly explodes with loud music, the cheers of Frosh, and the colours of bright yellow, green and purple the t-shirts of new students and leaders that take over the college during orientation week. The energy at the start of the year is contagious, students and staff alike get excited for NEW COLLEGE from page 1 The man in charge, dressed in deep green coveralls, eyes hidden by reflector sunglasses, orders a third blast with a spin of his hand. Chests rise as final, giant gusts of air are pulled in. The scream that erupts is so loud that ears ache. Fists pound and feet stamp. Standards shake and clang against the concrete, announcing the arrival of the best damn college around. NEW COLLEGE RED HOT! NEW COLLEGE RED HOT! NEW COLLEGE R-E-D RED H-O-T HOT WE CANT HELP THE STUFF WE GOT, UHHUH, UH-HUH, UH-HUH UH-HUH UH-HUH! As the final syllable is released, a last bellow of pride explodes from the line as you raise your voices in the ecstasy of the moment. You look down upon the daunted people beneath and cannot help but laugh. Funny that that was just the leadersand that was just the first cheer. Yes, there are few times like being a Frosh Leader. Frosh Week is one of the University of Torontos bestkept traditions, with each new year bringing in a new batch of students needing orientation, and a new batch of veterans doing the orienting. In a weeks time, students learn all that there is to know about St. George Campuss key locations, clubs and student services, student body and (most importantly) college rivalries. For many Froshies the experience is an excellent transition from high school, giving them a chance to redefine themselves. For others, it is a bit overwhelming, and sometimes students depart halfway through the week. By and large though, UofT loves its Frosh Week. So, it is no surprise that when New College makes the call for volunteers, students come out in droves. Whether it is the all-powerful chairs (this year being the wonderful Jose Matte and Andrew McMaster), the executives, the leaders or the troopers, the positions are snapped up like class vacancies in PSY100. New College prides itself on its relatively high level of student involvement, and rarely does it show so well as in the countless interviews the chairs have to endure to hire their staff for the coming September. Volunteering for Frosh is perhaps one of the best decisions a student can make for the sake of his or her student life. There is not a single participant, executive, leader or trooper that will say they regretted the decision. In fact, for many (including myself) the experience changes the course of their time with New College. Aside from a second opportunity to participate in Frosh, it gives the volunteers an opportunity to feel the weight of responsibility, something that becomes quickly addictive. Many Frosh Leaders find volunteering for orientation is an excellent launching point for getting more involved in New College and by extension UofT. As if that was not enough, the nature of Frosh Week encourages volunteers to quickly become good friends, enabling them to run the show for the Froshies properly. Ultimately, this has the side effect of winning each of the volunteers a new giant group of friends to hang out with at their favourite college, whether its for study, food or events. Usually, the post-Frosh events are populated with the new group of leaders and troopers on the fast track to becoming the backbone of another excellent year at New College. The rate of retention for Frosh volunteers is very highalmost all of the people that do not return in a given year are doing so because they have graduated. This is because the experience is easily one of the best a student can have at New College. So, for all those New College kids out there not sure whether they want to sign up for next year, I hope this article makes the decision a pretty easy one. Join us for next years Frosh! It will be a New College red hot time! SorryI just had to say it. the weeks ahead, looking forward to meeting new students and making new friends, and saying hello to familiar and friendly faces from the past. I hope to get to know, or welcome back, all of you as the semester progresses, and would like to take this opportunity to say that we are so happy to have you here as part of our community and to welcome you to the unique student body that makes New College such a special place. Both, those of you who are new and those returning, have worked hard to get to this point in your education, and I would like to acknowledge the dedication and determination that it has taken to achieve this success. I also want to encourage all students, not only in your academic pursuits, but in your extracurricular and social activities, to get

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Michelle Cramer michelle.cramer@utoronto.ca BUSINESS MANAGER Ryan Oh oh.ryan@live.com COPY EDITOR Michelle Johnston m.johnston@utoronto.ca DISTRIBUTION MANAGER William Xu LAYOUT EDITORS Miguel Reyes PHOTO EDITORS Shiaoshiao Chen Adrien Chao STAFF WRITERS Amal Ahmed Amartya Biswas Carmen Choi Jack McGrath William Xu Gerrit Van de Riet GUEST CONTRIBUTORS Charlotte Harding Simon Wilmot Meg Bearor Jamal Alsaady Kaitlynn Roote

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involved in our community, and to make the most of the programs, services and opportunities offered by the New College Student Council, Residence Council, and the Office of Residence and Student Life. I would also like to thank all of our student leaders, the NCSC, NCRC, Orientation Chairs, Leaders, Troopers and Spirit Squad, as well as the student groups, clubs, societies and course unions, for everything that you have done and continue to do to make this community what it is! You are absolutely invaluable assets to our community, and role models to our new students thank you for your spirit and leadership, we couldnt do it without you! Welcome back! I hope you all have a fantastic year at New College!

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As university students, some of us seek activities that are intellectually stimulating while others of us look for an easy escape from our burdens, even if only for a brief amount of time. Most of us, however, go through phases where we are both of these people. One moment we are seeking articles discussing the implications of important topics such as abortion, and in the next were just a couple of lazy students looking for a game of Sudoku, or an article sharing humorous acts of sexual deviancy, so we can ignore an upcoming deadline. My goal is to make New Colleges The Window the newspaper where students can get all of this in one location. This year The Window is undergoing many changes in order to accomplish this goal, as well as to reach out to a greater array of New College students. These changes include a series of improvements or at least what we hope New College members will see as improvements such as the addition of a games section as well as more color and images (everybody goes through those moods where flipping through pages and staring at different pictures is enough of a mental exercise for the day). In addition to this, The Window also hopes to launch a fresh new website that staff writers can use to publish their incredible pieces so that you, the New College community, dont have to wait a whole month for another issue. I am very excited and honored to be Editor-in-Chief for The Window during its eleventh year as New Colleges official student newspaper. I look forward to producing quality issues that will hopefully teach everyone something at some point, be it as simple as the definition of a word (such as Absquatulate to leave abruptly) or as significant and complicated as the history behind the revolutions sweeping through the Middle East. To another successful year, Michelle Cramer Editor-in-Chief The Window

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The Window 500-M 40 Willcocks Street Toronto, ON M5S 1C6 647-216-0132 Submissions, Questions, and Comments to: windowsubmissions@gmail.com The Window, the official publication of New College at the University of Toronto, appreciates the support of the New College Student Council. The Window seeks new contributors and additional artistic talent throughout

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Commuters Woes during Frosh

WILLIAM XU WINDOW STAFF While New Colleges most recent Frosh week was a successful affair and welcomed incoming students to university, the unfortunate issue of commuter frosh being unable to find overnight housing marred it. Altogether, around only 30 spaces were offered up to what amounted to over 200 first years in need of a place to stay on Frosh nights. Events, especially evening ones, ended up being unable to reach full capacity as frosh opted to stay home rather than participate and have to suffer a long trip back to their homes late at night. So, what went wrong that resulted in the commuter frosh having to suffer in the manner they did? Simon Wilmot, Director of Residence and Student Life, gives his insight on the various complications. For one, the William Doo Auditorium, traditionally open in previous years to commuters, was no longer instated as an overnight space. According to Simon, Things have happened that caused concern and made us want to think about a better way of managing the situation. The director went on to list the dark corridors surrounding the auditorium, the limited washroom facilities, and the difficulty in managing and responding to problems as the key issues and primary reasons behind the Auditorium being closed off. He further stated that a count of the frosh that stayed at the Auditorium in previous years yielded similar numbers to the number of spots provided this year. This years Frosh orientation also operated without a billeting program (a program that matches commuter first years with first years living on residence) which has been implemented in the past. As has been confirmed by a frosh executive, this years billeting program was cancelled due to issues concerning logistics and security. It was very administratively hard for the orientation chairs to organize because of the changing facts that are always involved. Say you have 50 people who volunteer. Then you find out 10 are from Chestnut, so youre down to 40 people. Then you find a couple of people who turn out are not going to be on residence. It reduces and changes who those people are. The recommendation from the previous orientation chairs was that its not worth it, notes Simon. He went on to explain that these are not the only complications with the program; matched-up first years wanting to return to their accommodations at different times than their hosts or hosting frosh becoming uncomfortable and regretting the decision to sign up for the billeting program, were all common difficulties in the past. Another factor that contributed to the decision to not have a billeting program this year was the fact that it actually wasnt heavily used in the past. Simon noted, when prompted on the effectiveness of the billeting program in past years, In reality, only about 10 people end up using it [for all of Frosh]. It would work to be 20 to 30 people assigned [on] day one. By day three and day four, people wouldve gone home. The crux of the directors explanation for the accommodation dilemma at New Colleges Frosh lies in a paragraph printed in the brochures given to every first year: First year students that are not living in residence will have the opportunity to stay at New College during Orientation Week. It is highly recommended that off-campus students make use of this service in order to truly experience Orientation Week at its fullest. We totally have a situation where we said, Everyone can come. Everyones welcome to do this. But of course the accommodations had not been organized for that many people, remarks Simon. The director offered possible remedies for the future, including the idea of booking an entire hostel with the professional faculties for frosh week. But, he added, there isnt a perfect solution. We have to balance risk and reward. Risk isnt one of those things where its there to stop things from happening. Risk is [something] to be managed.

Decisions are made by those who show up

AMARTYA BISWAS WINDOW STAFF The riots that spread across England recently were strikingly similar to the ones we witnessed in Toronto only 15 months ago. Though the concerns of the English rioters were quite different, an obvious parallel stood out between the two cases. As was the case in Toronto last year, the youths in England used force to seize power for themselves in reaction to Government policies which they believed were largely neglecting them. These English rioters certainly had legitimate grounds for concern, just as those in Toronto did last year, but could both sets of rioters have used less costly measures of political activism to have their message heard? At the time of this writing, insurers estimate the damage in England to be in excess of $300 million. And since widespread looting and vandalism are responsible for much of this, it would be tempting to castigate the rioters without giving them a second thought. Still, it is not hard to empathize with those youths that took to the English streets, just as I did with those that took to Torontos streets during the infamous G8/G20 week last year. For many youths in Britain today, the picture is quite grim. In February, the UK Office for National Statistics showed that amongst 16 to 24 year olds, one in five are unemployed - the highest that rate has been at any time over the last two decades. Added to that, the price of higher education has soared to record levels, while the gap in income between the richest and the poorest of society has continued to widen. Not only is it harder for British youths to find a job, it is it also harder for them to afford a university education and build up their human capital. As a consequence, the chances of them being marginalized in society only appear to be increasing. To date, both the incumbent Conservative government and their Labour predecessors have done little to brighten these prospects for the British youth - and with a picture this bleak, the question should have been when and not why the riots occurred. Government policies neglecting the youth were a similar theme for what unfolded in Toronto last year. Amongst the many people outraged by the $1.1 billion summit bill proposed by the Federal government, Ontario youths had some of the strongest reasons for concern. The big picture was that Ontario, a province already starved of Federal funds for social security, was being further neglected by the Federal Government. The youth of Ontario had a stake in the suggested $1.1 billion summit bill since they would be the ones to potentially lose the most from huge federal expenditures on summit security. The government was sending out political signs that they prioritized summit security over grants for higher education and subsidies for employment assistance programs like Ontario Works. On top of this, reports of city police and RCMP officers conducting random security checks on troublesomePhoto from: geographics.blogs.casa.ucl.ac.uk

looking youths, and using unprovoked violence on peaceful protesters, incensed locals further. These actions stoked the fire, only bringing more young people to the streets, and causing them to try and take the law into their own hands. In the aftermath of the riots in England, some more conservative observers have emphasised that ill-discipline amongst youth and a failure to be personally responsible for juvenile actions were to blame. Though a little harsh, this sentiment has validity. The present Cameron Government in the UK has encouraged the scaling down of government and the transferring of more national power to local municipal councils, a policy dubbed Big Society for obvious reasons. The policy allows for opportunities where the youth can have their voices heard, using more credible and less costly measures, while legitimately exercising their civil rights. Yet by partaking in illegal acts, such as looting and vandalizing public and private property, the riots took a lot away from the youths credibility as a legitimate stake holding group of society. The same can be said for many of Torontos youth who went on to vandalize city and private property last year. Why didnt they take a larger stance on the G8/G20 summit beforehand? Why didnt they take their concerns to MPs, MPPs or Municipal Councillors? It is always easier to look at these events in hindsight, but I stress that the English riots should serve as a wake-up call to all youth living in democratic societies. There are lawful and powerful ways to make your concerns heard by your Government, and elections and protests are examples of them, but violence cannot be. The youth are too often given the short shrift because politicians hardly see them as valuable constituents. Why does this happen? Because decisions are made by those who show up, and the youth traditionally dont do a very good job of that. But taking a proactive stance in politics and making your voice heard can change this for good. For example, so much is at stake here, in Ontario. The provincial elections on 6 October offer a real opportunity for us youth to act on our concerns. Whether it is lowering tuition fees by increasing government funding for universities, raising employment opportunities, or any other issue, the election is a great way for anyone over 18 to seize power for themselves in response to feeling aggrieved by earlier government policies. If you do your part right, it is more likely that the government will act likewise. It is time that we all collectively see the warning signs from last months riots in England.

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Cheering at Kings CHECK OUT MAH GUNS

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Anus got a Gnu on his forehead! Strike a pose!

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Ten years after

AMAL AHMED WINDOW STAFF We stand today at a significant juncture in our history. Ten years ago this month, the world was unaware that a disaster was about to occur. Then on 11 September, the world watched in terror as images of United Airlines Flight 175, flying into the World Trade Center Towers and disappearing into a great waft of smoke, were played across television screens all over the globe. 9/11, a term once used to describe the number to call in the case of an emergency, is now used to label the catastrophic attack on the Twin Towers. In many ways, this was a revelation about the discrimination and adversities towards the Muslim community. This notion of prejudice against Muslims is known as Islamophobia, and Islamophobia was projected immediately after the attacks. It took shape in a great amount of racial profiling, where the Muslim community was targeted by strict security measures. Countries around the world began to show signs of prejudice as laws forbidding women to cover themselves with a hijab were imposed, stricter security measures were enforced, and a hatred towards Muslims was developed. A hatred so strong that innocent Muslims were stabbed and shot in the streets of America. Even Sikhs, following a religion completely unrelated to Islam, were slain simply because they looked Muslim. And these cruel crimes are still being committed to this day. Those who assume that all Muslims believe in pro-terrorism ideologies might be shocked to hear that the two do not in fact go hand-in-hand. In a multicultural country like Canada, if it were in anyones power to stop the individuals from causing even the slightest injustice around us, regardless of race or religion, they would probably do so. As we stand here today, we commemorate
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the lives lost that day and condemn those that caused so many deaths and such catastrophic disorder. It was because of these attacks that Islamophobia was born, pushing people that feared Muslim extremists to completely and utterly hate the religion of Islam as a whole. The anniversary of this travesty should not be characterised by placing blame on the Muslim community or the religion of Islam. 9/11 should be seen as an opportunity for everyone to learn and grow. We are of course facing daunting problems and challenges we never expected 10 years ago-- there is no point in denying that. These are very difficult times but this does not mean that we should assume that there is a clear connection between terrorism and Islam. Not only is it wrong to blame the religion, it is also potentially dangerous to ignore or forget the rage that fuelled it. Instead of placing blame on a religion, the public should work together, without the use of racial profiling, to prevent any other possible catastrophes from occurring.

Anonymous Planned ASSASSination of

MicHELLE crAMEr eDITOr-IN-chIeF In early August, the hacktivist group Anonymous announced that on 5 November, they are going to destroy our beloved medium of communication; Facebook. In order to justify their planned operation, they are citing reasons such as the impossibility of fully deleting a Facebook account and the allegation that Facebook has been selling information to various government agencies, such as information security firms that can spy on people all around the world (Syria being one of the countries on the list). They even boasted in their announcement, One day you will look back on this and realize what we have done here is right, you will thank the rulers of the Internet, we are not harming you but saving you. Despite the insistence by many that this threat is very much real, many have come out and said that it is nothing but a hoax. The message was released via a YouTube video and announced via Tw itter, but both accounts have not been steadily used by Anonymous. And when an announcement was made by a regular Anonymous source, it was not supporting the threat, known as OpFacebook. The regular source released the following statement, FYI OpFacebook is being organized by some Anons. This idea does not necessarily mean that all of Anonymous agrees with it. As a result, it is still unknown whether or not Facebook will be hacked into and to what extent the attack will go. Despite this uncertainty, it is still possible to contemplate what some of the results or consequences might be should Facebook be deleted. Obviously, one of the first things that come to mind is the fact people wont be able to cyber-stalk anymore. No more mindlessly going through the photos of someone you once knew when you were eight or cursing Facebooks privacy settings when you cant see said photos because you dont actually have

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that person as a friend. And let us not forget about the amazing language learning opportunity that Facebook offers with its language settings! Who would have known that To Davy Joness Locker was the equivalent of delete in Pirate English had the language not been made available on Facebook? And perhaps most devastating of all would be the eventual end of such websites as Lamebook where the average university student, desperate for a way to escape the burdens of homework, can flee and watch how strangers have publicly humiliated themselves or demonstrated their wittiness on Facebook. Who would want to live in a world where statements such as I want to steal a donut truck and go on a high speed chase because I think itll be funny watching a bunch of cops chasing a donut truck on the news cant be read?

Despite these travesties, it is also important to note the effect the murder of Facebook could have in the political realm. Facebook has transgressed the stage at which it is solely used to see who is and isnt in a relationship. It is now a tool used to bring people together in support of a cause, as was the case during the Egyptian Revolution. The Facebook page We are Khaled Said (that was created in honor of a young Egyptian man who died under disputed circumstances while under the custody of the Egyptian police) played a pivotal role in the Egyptian Revolution, as it was a means to rally people up to fight against the corrupt regime of then President Hosni Mubarak. This use of Facebook as a political tool is not an isolated incident. There are hundreds of thousands of pages

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on Facebook that have been created in support of multiple causes ranging from animal cruelty awareness to pages demanding the protection of a carrot. How will these organizations be affected by the disappearance of Facebook? Facebook has been the tool that has enabled these foundations to reach out to a younger generation and help get them involved in the issues of the modern day. Even though Facebook can be used as means to simply get away from responsibilities, it has also at times informed populations, or at least encouraged them to learn more about certain issues or recent events. As a second year Woodsworth student reported, I had no idea about the shootings in Norway that happened a few months ago until I logged into my Facebook account and saw a lot of statuses wishing the people of Norway well. It made me curious as to what was going on so I decided to do some research and learn about what everyone was talking about. This ability to spread news that Facebook possesses can play a pivotal role in situations where media sources are restricted, such as was the case in Libya during the struggle between pro and anti-Gaddafi forces. It was not easy to tell truth from fiction throughout the struggles as it was not uncommon for both pro and anti-Gaddafi forces to exaggerate on recent events or tell flat-out lies. For example, at one point during the struggle in August, it was rumored that rebels had taken Tripolis airport under siege. But thanks to a Facebook posting made by a foreign journalist in Tripoli at the time, it was revealed that the rumors were false. Facebook is often the victim of criticism, ranging from the cries of distress belonging to mothers who claim it causes social development issues, to the frustrations of teachers complaining Facebook is distracting students from succeeding in school. And these claims are not unfounded, which would lead some to regard the destruction of the social media giant as a good thing. But the fact of the matter is that claims that suggest Facebook is helping with the spread of news are not unfounded either.

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three. The only issue Roberto Mancini faces is the unstable and volatile strikers he holds on the bench. Tevez has already lost his captaincy and Mario Balotelli seems more interested in playing on his iPad than keeping his eyes on the pitch. Both strikers will need a change of attitude before City can truly excel. United, injury stricken as they currently may be, have still shown their determination to capture a 20th league title under Sir Alex. The youth employed in United is admirable, almost mimicking of Arsenal. With young up-and-comers like Tom Cleverley, Phil Jones and Danny Welbeck making an impact, United has shown that their team is quite flexible and effective. Whilst City and United sit comfortably with twelve

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an early look at what will be an interesting season

JAMAL ALSAADY NCSC VP FINANCE Its been about one month since the Premier League began and people have already predicted the Top Four to-be. Nevertheless, the first few games of any season are never enough to predict the results of a season. Big spenders Manchester City and alwayschallenging Manchester United have gotten off to a phenomenal start, winning all four games so far, and quite convincingly so. City has made big, but very clever, signings. The recent signings of Samir Nasri and Sergio Agero have already proven to be profitable for City with Nasri providing three times more assists in one game for City than he provided for Arsenal the whole of last season; a total of points at the top, Chelsea and Liverpool have made slightly less convincing starts. New boy, Andre Villas Boas (AVB), has done enough to collect points for Chelsea, but a true test of his newly renovated team will be against United at Old Trafford, approaching fast. With a hoard of new faces including Juan Mata, Raul Meireles and Romelu Lukaku, AVB will have to show just how well his team can come together against stronger competition. Kenny Dalglish too has shown desire to secure a Top Four spot after bringing in a few new faces. Recovered captain Steven Gerrard, in addition to Liverpools somewhat crowded midfield, is a definite concern. Dalglish may have to rethink how he structures his formation depending on whom he plans to keep in the starting eleven. All of the above-mentioned teams have one thing in common. They have all spent, some more than others. Arsne Wenger too has given into summer spending, albeit cutting it close. The additions came conveniently after an unpleasant run in with United. Yossi Benayoun and Mikel Arteta have big shoes to fill now that Samir Nasri and Cesc Fabregas have departed, especially with young Jack Wilshire out for the next month or so. Nevertheless, I wouldnt completely write off Arsenal just yet. As much as I would love to take up several pages talking about every other Premier League team, especially Queens Park Rangers, this is all the space Ive got. Nevertheless, it will be an interesting season regardless of who you support. Ill leave off on this note; this time last year Chelsea had scored 17 goals and conceded only once, whist Arsenal had scored 13 and only conceded 3. The Premier League is unpredictable and full of surprises, unlike La Liga; but thats another story.

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has money ruined the beautiful game?

AMARTYA BISWAS WINDOW STAFF Its hardly a novel idea for enthusiasts of sport to relish the prospect of seeing the greatest names of a game line up together on the same team. After all, when geniuses are put together, they feed off each others talents and create spectacles of the most ostentatious order for their star-struck fans... well, thats the idea at least. Fans of North American sports leagues have seen sides of almost dream team calibre and lined up for teams like the Yankees and the Lakers. This has packed stadiums and brought maximum entertainment value to passionate fans and neutral observers alike, who have had the opportunity to observe so many special talents on display. This idea has also been in practice in European football for quite a while now. Squads have been built by clubs, with strong financial clout, in European football to almost dream team standards, with the intent to compete for all of the major honours that the game has to offer. At times, this has produced similar kinds of spectacles in European football, but overall, the concept seems to have brought more harm than good to the game. For European football, like many other walks of life, its been a case of the rich getting richer while the poor get poorer, and recent history has made the old saying hold even more truth today. The emergence of multi-billionaire owners in the game has widened the gap in competition between teams playing in the same league, as well as between elite teams playing against each other in Europes top club competition - the UEFA Champions League. Teams that have received an injection of wealth from new rich owners have spent millions on their squads, brought together some of the worlds best talent, and made millions in return for their initial investments. Meanwhile, others have not been able to compete with these all-star teams, and their relative standing has faded as a result. Added to this, there are always clubs lower down the European leagues who struggle to make ends meet, and they are often faced with the decision to sell their best players to the top teams, or flirt with the threat of becoming insolvent. European football, in this way, mirrors society with its unchecked inequality. And just as inequality creates many rampant ills for society, it does so too for the game. In this case, weakened competition is the most serious of all concerns for fans of the game. Yes, in the short run there will be richer sides that will keep on winning and will inevitably delight their fans with new trophies. Yet, these trophies will have less lustre in the future if the playing field is weakened. Enthusiasts of the game may no longer get as much entertainment value out of leagues being dominated by a few super rich clubs. People may simply lose interest in leagues with less-competition, even if they have the opportunity to see so many world-class stars on display at the same time. Many observers out there will disagree with me, Im sure. They may believe that billionaire investors do more good than harm to the game. They may even argue that with new super rich teams competing in Europe, the rest of the competition only has incentive to further improve. For the foreseeable future at least, money in European football is here to stay, and the all-star teams of the super rich clubs still need to be caught. Perhaps European football can take a leaf out of the North American sports history book by incorporating a trade system similar in principle to the American draft system, where weaker clubs are given first preference to choose from the stronger players who are available for trade. Only time will tell.

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8 SEPTEMBER 2011 THE WINDOW

NCSC EVENTS
noticed some new changes to New College since last semester, most noticeably the library renovations. This is just the start of some new renovations that NCSC is collaborating with the administration on. You guys should look forward to renovations in Wetmore as well as the adding of furniture and study space into the atrium at 45 Willcocks (the space in front of the Student Council office). Speaking of the Student Council office, we are fully up and running and would encourage all of you to come and check out the new office. Come to just say Hi or better yet, come with a suggestion you may have for us regarding our events or services. We are fast approaching our fall elections, which will be happening 27 and 28 September in both Wilson and Wetmore lounges. We will be electing 6 positions to complete our council: two first year representatives, two additional New College Council representatives, and two IFP (International Foundations Program) representatives. I want to encourage all of you to go out and vote; these are the people that represent your interests, they are the student voice of New College, and they also organize your social events and coordinate many of the student services at New College. If you want to learn more about the candidates make sure you come out to the All Candidates Debate on Monday, 26 September at 6pm in Wilson Lounge. I hope that you all are having a wonderful and not too hectic start to the year. Be sure to be on the lookout for NCSC events over the next couple of weeks and dont hesitate to drop by our office on the ground floor of 45 Willcocks, if you have any questions, suggestions or just want to say Hey! Feel free to contact me at president@ myncsc.com and if you have any general questions direct them to: mail@myncsc.com

Message from the New College

Meg Bearor NCSC PRESIDENT Welcome back New College! As your Student Council President, I want to welcome you back to UofT. I hope you all had fabulous summers and are as excited as I am to get back into the swing of the school year. Id just like to take up a few lines to introduce myself. My name is Meg Bearor and I am a fourth year student, double majoring in African Studies and Political Science. I spend a lot of time in the New College community, either in classes, playing for the intramural soccer team or just studying in the (newly renovated!!) library. Because of this, I know just how important a community it is to all of you and this years council and myself are dedicated to making it the best year possible! Were already off to a great start thanks to an amazing Orientation Week. We had some very dedicated upper year students stepping up as leaders, execs and troopers to ensure that the week was awesome for our amazing new Frosh! Continuing the momentum from Frosh Week, NCSC had its first two events in the first week of classes. There was a pizza luncheon and a BBQ complete with an ice cream truck - in the quad. If you missed out on these events, you are not out of luck! We have some great events coming up that everyone should keep their eyes open for: Post-Frosh Pub Night, New Goes Wild Trip to the Zoo, Take the Lead Student Services Fair, and a Halloween Club Night. Keep your eyes open for posters giving details on these great upcoming events! Some of you may have

Student Council President

NCSC Constitution: Making Up Rules As We Go?

rYaN oH NCSC VP ADMIN The NCSC executiveconsisting of Meg Bearor, Ryan Oh, Jamal Alsaady and Angelo Veloso called an emergency meeting on Wednesday, 21 September at 8:30 PM, just three days after the first official NCSC meeting of the academic year. The entire council was in attendance. That night, Albert Chau, the Social Director, began by informing the council of his intent to resign from the position of Social Director. The problems that arose due to this decision had less to do with the fact that he was stepping down and more to do with the detail that the NCSC constitution didnt contain a single clause outlining the steps to take in the event of the resignation of a Director. With Roberts Rules still in effect, the council members took turns expressing their opinions: I just dont think its fair to appoint someone when the rest of us had to be elected. Francesca Gottschalk, Mid. Year Rep. There might be someone at New College that we dont know that is more experienced. Ashkan Azimi, Off-Campus Director. We are already one-third into the term and I agree that we need to appoint someone that we feel can handle the situation right now. People say they are ready in an election but we wont really know until they are thrown in the situation. Carmelle Cuizon, Education & Philanthropy Director. Social has a $40,000 budget. I dont feel comfortable leaving that in the potential hands of a second year student. We need someone whos dealt with that kind of money before; we need someone we can trust 100%. Jamal Alsaady, Vice-President Finance We were elected by this student body to represent them. We were represented by them to fix problems when things like this happen. If we feel we know how this council works and what the rest of the year looks like and how important this position is, then its our duty to do whats in the best interest of this community and to rectify this situation as we see fit, she remarks. We need to know that the person coming in is someone we trust because theyre coming into a really sh*tty situation. I think the best thing to do is to appoint someone to this position. We need to get moving, have a fresh start. We dont want there to be a halt in social events. We cant have an election process that lasts three weeks; we have events coming up during that time and we need to appoint somemotion. That was when the nights problem arose: when a decision to appoint or elect has been made, it means absolutely nothing if its not written in the NCSC bible the constitution. Meghan motioned to make a temporary amendment to the constitution to add the following clause: If for any reason a director voluntarily steps down from their position after the commencement of both fall and Spring elections, it is the responsibility of the NCSC to appoint a person from within the current New College constituency to the vacant position. until it is legitimately ratified on May 1st, the only day of the year when all the amendments made to the constitution are in effect. Everyone except for Francesca, Krystle and Emily voted in favour. But before Kwok could pass the motion, Angelo Veloso, VicePresident of Student Life, asked those that abstained to state the reasons behind their decision; Blaire Lam-Greene, Grad. Year Rep.: We have this problem now and were dealing with it now, so were making it a point to make an amendment in the near future. Carmelle Cuizon: There is no consistency. What if this happens again in the future? Theyll have no instructions to follow. It can just be pulled out of thin air; its never been in the constitution. Were in this situation now and we have this problem now, so why dont we just go ahead and make a temporary amendment and ratify it in the future? After this exchange, Meg, believing that perhaps some opinions had been changed, motioned for another vote. This time everyone voted in favour of ratifying the amendment except for Francesca, who continued to abstain. After all the motioning, re-motioning, amending, ratifying, voting and abstaining, the council moved their discussion in-camera (a term used to describe occasions when discussions are kept private and confined only to those intimately concerned). When the assembly went off-camera, Meg revealed a ranked list of potential candidates for the position of Social Director. She motioned for a vote for the approval of the list of potential appointees. Everyone voted in favour of the list. Shaun Poonpast NCC Rep and Commuters Director for the NCSC and current Associate Campus Life at the University of Toronto Students Unionwas ranked first on the list and was contacted the same night. He was appointed to the position of Social Director, effective immediately. Albert Chau, now former Social Director, will act as a commissioner and help to ensure a smooth, swift transition. I hope that New College students understand the nature of the situation as well as the fact that the decisions made were made in their best interests. An unforeseen problem arose and the council worked together to fix it. Now that the problem has been fixed, the council can move past it and focus on the future. Ryan Oh Vice-President Administration, NCSC

Social has a $40,000 budget. I dont feel comfortable leaving that in the potential hands of a second year student.
one and we need to appoint someone now. Although this isnt the most democratic way to do it, I think its in the best interest of the students that were serving. Meg Bearor, NCSC President After hearing all that had to be said, Meghan Hoefs, the Female Athletics Director, who was originally wholly in favour of electing someone rather than appointing them, proposed that someone already on council step up to fulfill the role of Social Director since theyd already know what is going on. After some subdued mutter, many suggested Josee Matte, Co-ed Athletics Director and Orientation Chair, step up and fill the role of Social Director, to which she hesitantly responded, I just dont think Id do a good job. Emily Krause, Marketing & Communications Director, suggested appointing two Social Directors given the scope of the job. But Meg responded, Were already bending the rules enough. Im going to be on the Constitutional Review Committee and were going to have everything in effect, even for when someone gets hit by a car, adding some much needed humour to the tense situation. Meg motioned to vote on whether NCSC will appoint or elect the new Social Director. Everyone voted in favour of appointing someone to the position except for Francesca, who abstained. With a majority vote, Lawrence Kwok, NCSC Speaker, passed the

We need to know that the person coming in is someone we trust because theyre coming into a really sh*tty situation.
Francesca: It seems like were pulling everything out of thin air. I think its kind of unnecessary. Krystle Amog, Mid. Year Rep.: Its not a matter of amendments. Its a matter of getting the problem solved so I think wed just be adding stuff we dont need to deal with. Michelle Galluzzo, Equity & Sustainability Director: I think its important we put it in the constitution because we were all democratically elected and we owe it to the student body to see what we are actually doing, so we cant do anything unless its written in the constitution because were not owning up to anything. The students have nothing to refer to as to why we have a new Social Director. So even if its not democratic or goes against the constitution, we need to do it this way.

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sudoku and futoshiki

GAMES

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The aim of Sudoku is to place a number from 1 to 9 and/or a, b and c in each blank field. Each row, column and region must contain only one instance of each number.

instructions for sudoku

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The objective of Futoshiki is to place the numbers 1 to 5 such that each row, and column contains each of the digits 1 to 5. Inequality constraints are initially specifed between some of the squares. These must be honoured as the grid is filled out.

instructions for futoshiki

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ENTERTAINMENT

MOVIES TO consider from tiff

Gerrit van de riet WINDOW STAFF If you, like thousands of others, were not part of the lucky few to see some films during the Toronto International Film Festival, dont fret. Behold, a brief list of movies you should try to catch on DVD or Blu-Ray. Starting off fairly early in the festival was The Ides of March. With its all-star cast, ranging from George Clooney and Ryan Gosling to The West Wings Phillip Seymour Hoffman, this high stakes political storyline is bound to make it a Fall box office favourite. Next up on our list is the Norwegian film Hodejerne (or Headhunters), which follows a corporate recruiter as he moonlights as an art thief. The storyline quickly unfolds into an intense thriller that will push you to the edge of your seat, literally. In a Die Hard-esque style, our next recommendation is Drive. In the movie, Ryan Goslings character, who is a wheelman for hire, gets caught in a very uncomfortable predicament and needs to squirm his way out. This funny and entertaining adventure will be a hit with any and all of the guys. If a guys flick is not your thing, let me recommend Le Gamin au Velo or The Kid with a Bike. This Belgian movie is sure to move you, as it follows the story of an 11-year-old boy abandoned by his father, and the emotional quest he sets out on to win his father back. Another movie to be on the lookout for
The Kid with the Bike

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Elena

First Position

Headhunters

is the documentary First Position. This film follows the lives of a small number of aspiring ballet dancers as they enter the famous Youth American Grand Prix. This story is sure to take you on an emotional journey of fulfilling highs and devastating lows. Sure to become another unforgettable role by George Clooney, from the directors who brought you Sideways and About Schmidt, comes the offkiltered family comedy The Descendants. This story follows the life of an unprepared father who has to figure out how to deal with his unruly daughters while coming to terms with the fact that his beloved wife is in the hospital with a life threatening brain injury AND that she was cheating on him just before her hospitalization. Next on our list is the LGBT musical movie Leave it on the Floor. What is sure to be a hit in all queer communities, this film follows the underground ballroom scene of downtown LA. Rounding off our list of the must see movies from TIFF is the Russian Hitchockian thriller Elena. The film explores emotional tension and family dynamics when a poor mother marries into a wealthy family. These are the movies we recommend you catch before its too late. Happy movie watching!

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KaitLYnn rOOte NCSC GRAD YEAR REP. The initial design for posters advertising NCSCs latest event, Thursdays Post-Frosh Pub Night and Date Auction, were deemed too overtly sexual by the Office of Residence and Student Life (ORSL) early last week. The poster, featuring the cartoonish outline of a voluptuous woman, was met with concerns from ORSL regarding the Date Auction and the content of the poster. Although the event has run smoothly in previous years, this years was met with a different attitude following concerns of sexual assault and harassment. The poster was said to be too sexual in nature and objectified women (because the words Date Auction happened to be written across her hips). As New College is host to the Women & Gender Studies and Equity Studies programs, special care is taken to ensure that all events and advertising content are equitable. While members of council did not see the poster as being derogatory or sexist, the poster design was changed from a womans body to a column in order to fairly represent the event. The Date Auction consists of volunteers from the frosh executive and leader community being sold to the highest bidder. The funds raised help offset the costs of New Colleges April formal. In previous years, those auctioned were given gift cards to Tim Hortons to pay for their date. Normally, all those auctioned are bought by close friends and council members, with this year being no exception. Although no issues have ever been reported, ORSL felt that this could lead to a compromising situation for some people if they were bought by an unfamiliar person. In order to reach a compromise, NCSC and ORSL have agreed to host a separate event where everyone involved in the auction will enjoy their date night at the Faculty Club, one of U of Ts classiest venues. Attendees will dress in formal attire and enjoy an elegant three-course dinner, complete with servers, courtesy of NCSC and ORSL. While this provided incentive for those bidding, it also helped to alleviate concerns of assault as those involved will be amongst a large group of friends.

PUB NIGHT POSTER

the initial poster design

TOO SEXY FOR STUDENTS?

the revised poster design

How Not to Get with that Hot guy

Gerrit van de riet WINDOW STAFF Let me start by stressing the results of the following story are extremely rare, and the names of those involved have been changed to protect their identities. It was just another evening in our residence cafeteria. There are no hot guys in residence this year Angie sighed. Looking around we all agreed, until Vanessa suddenly started, That guy is pretty hot. We all turned to see a tall, dark and handsome man walking in. I would do him, Vanessa continued, he is SO SEXY. We at that point had dubbed him Hot-guy and we began asking around to see if anyone knew this hot-guy. No one seemed to know who he was; in retrospect we described him as a really hot guy who was tall with dark hair, which could describe hundreds of people at UofT. Then on Nuit Blanche, a guy named Jason recognized our description of him and he spat out a name, Tucker. Not a typical name when thinking of someone deserving of the title hot-guy, but it was unique. I decided to set out on a quest to find where he lived. This gave me approximately 20 floors to work with, skipping Vanessa and Jasons floor. About 17 floors into my search I stumbled onto a nametag that remotely looked like Tucker, just spelled a tad differently. I naturally assumed it was a typo and copied down the information. About a month later Angie and another friend, Lucy, decided to drop by his room. As they went to knock on the door, it creaked open. To their surprise the open room was vacant. They needed some proof to say they

were in Tuckers room. On his desk rested a blackberry, a laptop and two Mario character tins. The girls grabbed the tins and returned to Vanessas room. We kept these tins until January, when Vanessa finally decided to make a move. A welcome back party would be the perfect setting for them to meet, so we decided to invite as many random people as possible, including Tucker. Angie, Vanessa, Lucy and some other girls ran to Tuckers room to invite him. To their surprise a short frizzy haired boy walked out claiming he was Tucker. How could there be two Tuckers in one residence? Luckily this Tucker had a friend who knew about the Tucker we were after. He showed us a picture of hot-guys door and with this we raced on over with no plan. We quickly sent out the invitation and raced back to Vanessas room. This was it. He was on his way to her room, and Angie had to literally slap some sense into Vanessa. Over four months of creeping had gone into that single moment; we couldnt have Vanessas

nerves mess up this opportunity. The night went off without a hitch, and after a few more parties Tucker and Vanessa started dating. They have been going steady ever since, and to this day Tucker remains clueless. I tell you this story in the hopes that you choose not to make the same mistakes we did. At any point Vanessa could have approached Tucker and avoided all the immoral and borderline illegal activity that we instead chose to pursue. four months of creeping had gone into that single moment; we couldnt have Vanessas nerves mess up this opportunity. The night went off without a hitch, and after a few more parties Tucker and Vanessa started dating. They have been going steady ever since, and to this day Tucker remains clueless. I tell you this story in the hopes that you choose not to make the same mistakes we did. At any point Vanessa could have approached Tucker and avoided all the immoral and borderline illegal activity that we instead chose to pursue.

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How to Successfully and Painlessly have Anal Sex

Gerrit van de riet WINDOW STAFF Anal sex is often viewed as a messy and painful form of sex meant only to pleasure the penetrator. This can be the case, but if done properly anal sex can be no less dirty and equally as pleasurable as vaginal sex. A big concern amongst some is bowel movements. While normal bowel movements shouldnt be affected, there can be problems if a harsh or sudden motion occurs. For this Id recommend either not eating anything heavy about 3 hours before sex, taking a colon cleaner such as a digestive drink, or douching beforehand. The issue with douching, however, is that people often tend to over douche, which can dry out the anal cavity. Now lets begin with the foreplay. The anus is not a naturally lubricated orifice, meaning lube is essential. I recommend a silicone-based lube, as it will last longer than a glycerin-based lube, which tends to dry up faster. You will probably need A LOT of lube around the anus as well as on the penis. This being said, the penis should never be the first thing to penetrate the anus, so be sure foreplay includes using the tongue, dildo and/ or finger(s) first. The anus is remarkably stretchy, but without the proper foreplay, tearing and possibly rectal bleeding can occur. This brings up the point of protection. The anus is more susceptible to tiny cuts or positions. The first possibility is a spooning position, which sounds exactly how it looks. This is recommended for first timers as penetration will not be as deep, making it easier to adjust. The next basic position is the cowgirl/cowboy. This is when the person being penetrated is on top, riding the penis allowing the receiver to dictate the pace and the depth of penetration. The next position is missionary, frequently preferred in a legsover-shoulder position which provides the deepest possible penetration. The last basic position is doggie style. This is a preferred position for girls being anally penetrated, as it is the position in which they can achieve an orgasm. This is because the area between the anus and vagina muscles is relatively thin making it possible, during penetration, for the guy to massage the G-spot through the anus. The reason why there is no specified male-as-the-receiver-preferred position is because of the prostate. All men have a prostate and if interacted with during any sexual activities, it stimulates a reaction comparable to that of a womans g-spot. The two most important things when considering anal sex are trust and communication. Take it slow and let your partner know when or if it starts to hurt, and together you can have an enjoyable and amazing experience. Any additional questions can be answered at the SEC Office on 21 Sussex Avenue, just west of Robarts Library. Have fun and be safe!

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tears than the vagina, so STI transmission is more likely. In rimming scenarios, a dental dam can be used as a barrier for protection as well. When engaging in anal sex, be sure that the receiver is relaxed; relaxation of the sphinc-

ter muscles is necessary. This is easiest if one takes a deep breath in and out, and on the breath out, the penetrator slowly pushes the penis in as the receiver relaxes. From initial penetration it is important to choose your position wisely; I will be going over four basic

When Our Eyes Are Rarely Open

CHarLOtte HardinG GUEST CONTRIBUTOR The world revolves around human interaction. In our own lives its all about the people we know, meet, want to meet and wish we never met. In university, however, love is certainly not a priority. To be perfectly honest, sex is the priority (it ties for first place with going to class). We are wild animals searching to find ourselves on this big campus. If sex at university were a metaphor it would be this; its like going into a restaurant and trying everything on the menu in order to discover what you really like. From the hit movie Bridesmaids comes a quote so honest and blunt; Thats why every girl needs those slutty college years. Now, I dont like to use the word slut, but if the morning after pill fits. I found a new passion for Spicy Tuna Maki and reverse cowgirl since Ive been here. We are overwhelmed with choices of men and women and from what I have seen at UofT, we are a very sexy university. My old roommate once told me texting is everything, which is true in our modern lifestyles. But what I think she meant is that sexting is everything. Who goes to bars to pick up guys or girls anymore? You meet a guy, give him your number, and soon have a constant sexual relationship anytime and anywhere with a few clicks and an electronic message. And this is the way it remains until the day one of you gains the courage to finally set up a meeting at your residence or apartment, or even late at night in Queens Park. One experience from first year taught me that men (and probably some women) like getting down and dirty between classes on school grounds. I warn you now, Robarts Library is anything but romantic or sexy more like embarrassing and painful. And you can never look at that hot TA, who walked in on you in the middle of your dirty act, the same way ever again. Some of you are lucky enough to meet a hottie in a class or the library. For the rest of us, we do it the old fashioned way: bars, clubs, dorm parties, frat houses and of course the Brunswick House, better known as the Brunny or what I call The Humping Dungeon. These types of venues, designated for our generation, serve two types of drinks. For men its the Pantie-Dropper and for ladies The Man-Trap. These are nights of sexplorations, where sex is used in multiple ways; in some cases its for revenge and in others its to blow of steam. For first years its to finally lose it to anybody willing and/or to grab someones attention. Some girls even let men sleep with them early on in the hopes that it will turn into a loving, long-term relationship. Better we make and learn form these mistakes now, rather than later. Call it what you want special friends, naked friends, a slam piece (one-night stand) its all the same when the lights are out or (in some raunchy cases) on and youre getting it on in front of a mirror. A little trick I learned after a one-night stand was to say You can leave the money on the nightstand. It catches guys off guard and probably wins you some points for having a sense of humor. In my case, I got a call the next day. Another helpful trick is to know that there are two things you should fake to get your

Why Do They Call It Seeing Each Other

way: your age (depending on the guy) and your orgasm. Some men will want to fully pleasure you and others wont. So ladies, be kind. Just fake it and play with yourself after he leaves and then everyones happy. Now, Im not advising that everyone start humping anyone and everyone in order to learn likes and dislikes, but always be open to someone respectful, funny and smart even if they arent your type. When youre done exploring, find someone who you not only want to have sex with, in the literal sense, but also want have sex with spiritually and emotionally. I like to think I always need to have chocolate, but I dont always dont need to get laid. So just imagine, if love is like friendship caught on fire, then sex is either drunk or the start of a sparkle with the potential to burst into flames. In addition, for all those kinky students out there, guys and girls are easy to understand just remember to smile. Its the second best thing you can do with your lips.
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