SEPTEMBER 1ST 2013ISSUE1

In ThIs Issue:Welcome home!

the Revised listeR dictionaRylisteR life-hacks

Welcome to the league

History 101

Celebrating the First Fifty Years

Plus:an inteRvieW With the PResident

Editor’s noteI have two words for you:Welcome Home

Hello there and welcome (or welcome back) to Lister! This is the Lighthouse, Lister’s own paper for anything Lister-related: news, in-

formation, humour, and dodgeball. If you’re a lucky first year, then hopefully, the Lighthouse will be one of your guides as you begin your U of A journey. My name is Cara Chong, and as Editor-in-Chief, I’ll be with you throughout the whole year, helping you navigate some of the turbulence in-volved with university life. I’m in my fourth year of a BA, majoring in Linguistics with a minor in Creative Writing. I’m originally from Fort McMurray, about a five hour drive north from Edmonton. For the past three years, I have called Lister home, but this year I’ve made the jump and will be moving into a home in St. Albert. I spent my first two years on 4 Kelsey, and last year on 3 Schäffer. So don’t you worry; you’re in good hands! Add on the combined years of the rest of the Lighthouse Committee, and you’ve got a virtual database of Lister wisdom.

If there is one word that you’ll see often in this issue, it will be “welcome.” Everyone who has contributed an article knows firsthand what it’s like to be bombarded with all these new experiences, and we all want a hand in welcoming you to them. We want you to know that you, my friend, are in for an amazing year. You’ll start off as a stranger to the 40-some other people on your floor, but by the end of the year, you’ll have 40 new best friends. A family away from family. On top of all the awesome people you’ll meet from your floor, you’ll also meet other Listerites, and people at orientation, in your

other Listerites, and people at orientation, in your classes … people everywhere! Get ready for a kajillion friend requests on Facebook and new fol-lowers on Twitter.

Anything is possible this year. You’ll learn a ton – and not just in the classroom (but you’ll definitely learn a lot there too). You’re living on your own (well, kinda) in a new city. There are so many things to experience: new restaurants, nightlife, shopping, figuring out the bus/LRT system… and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. You could be this year’s LDL Rookie of the Year, or get a tattoo for your tower event. Soak up each and every expe-rience. They’ll help you grow as a person, more than ever.

And through it all—new friends and new experi-ences—Lister will be here. Hopefully, you’ll come to see Lister as the home away from home that many others before you have come to love. Lister is a community, a support system, a family. As a Listerite, know that you never have to be alone, and that you always have someone to turn to.

Welcome home and I hope to see you around!

Cheers,

Cara ChongEditor-in-Chief 4K 2010-2012

3S 2012-2013 Lighthouse Section Editor

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From the Section

Editor

W hether it’s welcome back, or welcome to your new life…

Welcome home!

My name is Sareeta Lopez. I am from beautiful Vancouver, BC, and I’m starting my fourth year of studying drama and education, with an English minor, here at the U of A. I love singing, acting, reading, watching movies, and of course, shaggin’ and dodgin’ those flying red balls!

I spent my humble first year on 8 Kelsey, where I met the first group of Listerites that would change my life, including two of the best friends I have now. I fully intended to live only one year in residence just until I found a place of my own, but in that first year the people on 8K made such a major impact on my life, along with every single person I met elsewhere and all of the experiences I had, that I just had to return as OV for my sec-ond year. My best friend was my FC that year, and continually encouraged me to apply myself for the job the next year. I chickened out, but when the LHSA was under some pressure to hire new FCs that summer, I applied on a whim. And that is how last year I became the 8 Schaffer Floor Coordina-tor, which brought about being the Schaffer man-datory for the Lighthouse. And here I am now as Section Editor.

I can tell you one thing: I never saw any of that coming.

When you first start out here, you might think you know what you’re in for, but you don’t. And that’s not a bad thing.

As your make your way through Lister, you’ll find it is completely full of people telling you to cher-ish your time here, because it will change your life and help shape you into a better person. So I’ll keep this short, but here it is: you are about to dis-cover things you never knew about yourself. You are about to find out what you’re really made of, and you are about to meet people that will change how you see absolutely everything.

Whether you expect it or not, you’re in for the best ride of your life, my friend. And it’s going to be totally awesome!

Sareeta LopezSection Editor 8K 2010-2012

8S 2012-2013 FC

7S 2013-2014 Ligthhouse Section Editor

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the [Re-vised] lister dictionary By Cara Chong

People (and groups of people)FC – Floor Coordinator. Probably welcomed you onto your floor when you first moved in. Second-year or higher students elected by their peers. Sit on JC. Working together with RA’s to make your Lis-ter Experience awesome.

JC – Joint Council. Lister’s legislative body. Made up of the President of the Association, the 5 Staff Vice Presidents, the 4 Hall Vice Presidents, 42 FC’s.

LHSA – Lister Hall Students’ Association. You are a member because you live in Lister. Your LHSA representative is your FC.

OC – Orientation Captain. Chances are the first person you ever met in Lister was an OV. Their job is to help everyone move in. They also make your floors look real spiffy. They help your RA/FC make sure things run smoothly and are also a pretty good bet if you have any questions.

RA – Residence Assistant. Hired by Residence Services living on your floor and will present you with the programming needed to adjust to your first year of university/in Lister. Will work to make a wel-coming and safe environment. Will work together with your FC to make your Lister Experience awe-some.

RC – Residence Coordinators. There’s one in each tower. They are full-time staff members who are everyone’s support and guidance. RA’s report to ‘em.

Returner – The old people who have already lived in Lister on your floor. They may have been on your floor last year, or another floor in Lister. Your RA, FC or OC is one. You can bet that they’ve got some Lister wisdom to share.

SRA – Senior Residence Assistant. There are four – one in each tower. They will work closely with RA’s. Kind of like the head of the RA team in your tower.

Places“The Caf” – Upstairs. Has four different sta-tions and a salad bar. Serves the ever popular Weekend Breakfast. Open from 11am – 8 pm.

Cardio Room – It’s got bikes, ellipticals, treadmills (repairs pending). In Dungeon Henday.

Co-ed Lounge – In Dungeon Mac (so, the lowest floor). Home to the LHSA and LDL offices. Also a good place to hang.

Four Corners – Where the tunnel out of Mac intersects with the tunnel running from Kelsey to Henday.

Heritage Room – In Dungeon Henday. It’s just been painted Henday All-Star Blue. Spiffy.

Kelsey Library – Silent study space on Main K. Through the double-doors in the same wing as your SRA and RC.

Mac Library – Tucked in by the Mac eleva-tors. Silent study space.

“The Mar” – The Marina. Our convenience store, complete with Booster Juice, Extreme Pita, Grill Works and a Tim Horton’s. Good for breakfast/lunch/dinner/snack/anytime. Open from 7am to mid-night.

Piano Rooms – There are piano rooms in Mackenzie, Kelsey, and Schäffer. Anyone can use any room in any tower. Get keys from the front desk.

Res Services – The door to the right of the front desk. Good to especially if you have internet issues.

“The Ship” – The lounge-like area attached to the Mar.

“The Tuckey” – The gymnasium where dodgeball occurs. Named after David Tuckey. You can find it right before you hit the Schäffer door. Also referred to as simply the gym.

Tunnels – Accessible through the lowest lev-els of every tower. Runs underground. Connects all classic towers.

Weight Room – It’s got weights for weightlift-ing. Across the hall from the cardio room.

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(dictionary continued)events

Floormal – Floor + formal = floormal. When your floor gets all fancied up and goes out to dinner someplace. Its floor bonding and you get to see ex-actly how good-looking everyone is.

Rez Fest – Concert that takes place in Lister’s backyard to kickstart the year. Attend. It’s great.

Waterpark – Lister takes over the Waterpark at West Edmonton Mall. Same weekend as Rezfest. Also great, so you should attend this also. (Hope you bought your tickets in a bundle.)

L.O.V.E. Auction – Lister’s Own Volunteer Effort. Raises money for charity.

Dodgefest – Charity dodgeball tournament that raises money for Kidsport. So fun. Find a team to play on.

Tower Events: Skulk – Henday’s tower event. King Louis – Kelsey’s tower event. Ivanhoe – Mackenzie’s tower event. Valhalla – Schäffer’s tower event.

other lingo

Classic – 1) Classic Lister, made up of Henday, Mackenzie, and Kelsey. 2) Style of dodgeball played in the LDL. Traditional if-you’re-hit-you’re-out kinda dodgeball.

LDL – The Lister Dodgeball League. Where Dodgeball is Everything to Everyone. Played in the Tuckey. It’s Lister’s passion. Don’t miss out! When your FC or Liaison posts that sign-up sheet, don’t hesitate. Put your name down. Trust me.

What is inclusivity and why should i care? Did you learn a new word during your first floor meeting? Odds are, your FC or RAs gave you a chat about inclusivity somewhere in there. Inclu-sivity means including all people, and avoiding any behavior that may make someone uncomfortable.It seems obvious that no one is going to discrimi-nate against you in residence, but often we have bad habits that do this every day. Inclusivity has a lot to do with the language you use. For example, think of some words you would use to describe a very difficult test. You could say it was hard, or ridiculous, or unfair. You could also say that it was gay, or retarded, or that the test “raped you”- but what do those words really mean? If you really think about what you mean by those words, you may start to realize that what you are saying could be very offensive to some people. This is why, is Lister, it is common for people to call each other out on using uninclusive language.

inclusive language: Why you should do it. 1. it’s a lister thing- Lister is our home. It is eve-ryone’s home. Can you imagine living in a close community of 1800 different people without inclu-sivity? Lister is a special place because we are all different, and yet all united, and that is a culture worth preserving. 2. harm- How much will it hurt you to remove a few words from your vocabulary? Barely at all. Now imagine how much damage can be caused by those words, and you’ll see where the harm re-ally is. 3. you never know- Do you think you know every one of your floormates inside and out? Odds are you don’t. Odds also are that there is someone on your floor subject to the harm of uninclusive lan-guage. It isn’t their job to tell you, it is everyone’s job to create a safe environment. 4. you sound smarter! High school is over. You’re living alone. You’re an adult, so act like it! In the professional world, language is important. Employers want people who can talk like grown-ups, and not junior high kids. 5. macklemore does it- Go listen to “Same Love”. Oh hey. 6. it’s easy- Nuff’ said.

Last year`s 5 Mac FC, Danielle was a mandatory on last year`s Lighthouse committee. She now lives on 8S.

a new Word:inclusivityBy Danielle Hoefele

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Hello Lister! Welcome back re-turners, and hello first year Lis-terites! Whether your summer was filled with saying goodbyes to your high school friends, gearing up for school after a year of travel and fun, or getting ready to return to these solid concrete walls, old carpets and the ol’ David Tuckey gymnasium for your sophomore dodgeball campaign, I hope you have all been well.

First, I want you to know that this article is different. Yes, there prob-ably has been articles in the past explaining how this place is so special, how it molds, shapes, and allows you to become yourself. How there is no greater feeling in the world than that once you have unlocked your true potential. But as soft and mushy as it sounds, I cannot thank this place, the peo-ple, and more specifically the Lister Hall Students’ Association enough for helping me discover myself. I will try and keep this short, but it will be extremely difficult with how much this place has helped me grow as an individual.

From the first time I set foot in this place, I was disgusted with myself. Moving to university at the ripe age of 20 I was set in my ways. I couldn’t even fathom living on a crowded floor with 35 other people (12 Schäffer) and sharing every-thing but a washroom. I was put

in Schäffer ’cause I was clearly so old, and I was also going into my third year of school, but my first in Edmonton. A month or two went by; I skipped Rezfest, Waterpark, and many other events to hang out in my room alone. I had my Xbox, laptop, and all the books in the world. I was set. I didn’t think I needed new friends; I was only here for school anyway, and I would be home once every couple months.

Boy oh boy, was I wrong. After a month or two of this hermit-like behaviour I started coming out to floor events and even tried taking on some responsibility, such as

side reffing dodgeball games and becoming Valhalla senior for my floor. These were small steps that I was proud of, and by the time the last of the exams were written in April, I couldn’t wait to come back in September. I was encouraged to apply for FC for my floor, but I waited, considering a harder 4th year would be my downfall.

I returned for my 2nd year in Lister,

on a new floor (11 Schäffer), and with more responsibility. I was an OC, Dodgeball Captain, and all-around more enjoyable person to be around. I had come out of my shell, and had found a nice bal-ance between classes, residence, and home. But nearing the end of the year, I craved more responsi-bility, more action. I applied for a leadership position on my floor (FC) and was appointed to 9S for the following year, something I should have done after my first year in Lister!

After some drastic changes by the university last summer, the LHSA and Residence Services cut ties

with one another. All those hired to be FCs and VPs of their towers were required to decide which job to pursue. Most of the individuals I would soon call my colleagues and friends chose the path of the LHSA, and we set off not knowing where the year would go. After an unfortunate incident in which our tower VP for Schaffer was forced to move out of residence, I was elected into the position as the

University: A PlAce to Find yoUrselF

By Brendon lAwes

“Lister, you have given me everything I could ever want; the confidence to succeed, the ex-periences to last a life time, and you even al-lowed me to meet the girl of my dreams.”

new VP. I will spare you the details of the rest of the year, as I could write articles on each month, but at the end of the day I had gone from a scared, frightened twenty-year-old first year Listerite to being trusted and given the responsibili-ty of running a tower for the LHSA. That is something I am proud of, and even though I never did get an A in any class at university, and had a paltry 2.7 average as a Phys. Ed teacher, I gained some-thing more valuable than any ref-erence or school grade could give me – I found myself.

Listen, this article is long, tiring to read, and probably a bit too mushy for some of the alpha male/females out there. However if you skip to the end and only read this last paragraph just remember that you need to take chances at Uni-versity, try new things, and make mistakes. Mistakes are okay to make, just make sure you can do it right the next time… don’t make

mistakes that result in the loss of a limb!

Lister, you have given me every-thing I could ever want; the con-fidence to succeed, the experi-ences to last a life time, and you even allowed me to meet the girl of my dreams, former VP Mackenzie Kim Graham ;) (and it’s still going good, FYI, 1 year so far). But as I finish up these last few sentenc-es it pains me to know I won’t be returning. My time has come and gone, as I graduated in April. Pack-ing up my things for the last time was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, dropping those room keys off at the front desk for the last time knowing it was all over.

So my final word to you is: don’t waste your time here. Lister’s not for everyone, I understand that. For some it is just a place to rest your head at night, but if you give it a shot you can make it something more. You only reap what you sow

here, and if you try and get out there the community will take you in like no other. The people who live, work here, and care about this place make it what it is. Never forget that. Whether it’s dodgeball, late-night movies with your floor, tower events in January or a good old Ski Trip party, make sure you get out there and have some fun. Because that’s the important thing at the end of the day: find yourself and become who you are meant to be.

Take care Lister; you will always be the place that changed me for the better. Lister won’t be around forever. But hopefully, the memo-ries you make will.

Have fun, boys and girls.

Brendon Lawes, aka “BLawez,” studied Physi-cal Education and Social Studies. Of his three years in Lister, 2010-2013, he was on All-Stars his last two. He was also FC of 9S and the VP Schäffer in his last year.

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The FC/RA ConundrumBy Kelly Slipp

Ever since FC’s and RA’s became two completely separate jobs last summer, there became an instant divide in how individuals holding those positions were perceived. You may have already been told a few horror stories about the “evil power hungry RA’s” or the “irresponsible partier FC’s”. What’s important here is to realize how often these rumors are false.

First things first, 99% of the time, RA’s want to create as few problems as possible. I worked as an RA last year, and the last thing I would have wanted would to be as strict as possible, because that only leads to two places: First, I would have no longer have had a life because I would have had to spend so much paper work to do to dealing with all the enforced rules. Secondly: I would have lost my floor’s respect, and they no longer would have felt like they could come to me with problems. RA’s are still students; they still want to have fun now and again. They don’t run around enforcing rules because it makes them feel good; they do it because they honestly feel it makes the floor a better place. So every time your RA tells you to turn your music down, or stop running in the halls, please don’t strike out be-cause you think they’re trying to control you. Just take the time to think about the quiet kid in their room trying to study who’s too shy to ask you themselves.

Now onto FC’s. Because they don’t work for the University any longer, people often think they don’t have responsibility, and all they want to do is have fun. Now, don’t get me wrong: FC’s are a lot of fun, but there is so much more to their job than just that. If all they want to do is party and go out, they would be a party senior; they wouldn’t take on all the responsibility of working for the LHSA. They spend countless hours putting on fundraisers that reach out to thousands of people throughout the community, putting on stress relief programs, and so much more. So many of the amazing people I have met in Lister have been FC’s at one point or another, and I have found them time and time again taking care of people who have had too much to drink, consoling people when they’re upset, and really just going above and beyond their job requirements every day.

There is always more to both sides than you hear. Both the RA’s and FC’s working on your floor are dedicated students who want to do their part to make your year fantastic. Most importantly, don’t feel the need to pick sides. Please get to know the people on your floor for who they are, not for who they work for.

Pictured: Tianyang Sun (RA) and Savanna Leary (FC), both of 4S.

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LIVING

So, it’s been a few days, you’ve settled into your room, got your first bunch of groceries, taken a walk through campus to orient yourself and caught a whiff of the sweet, wholesome scent of freedom and independence…

Damn, does that smell good.

You get to decide everything now. You lead your life your way. You choose how long you sit your ass in front of the computer on Reddit, and whether or not you go to class. No one is stopping you now. You are free to do whatever the hell you feel like, when-ever the hell you feel like it!

I loved that feeling when I first experienced it, and I love it every time I return. But when I first started my Lister Experience, I was very focused on my own personal goals. I was under pressure from my par-ents to get a scholarship, I held two jobs, and I was in a long distance relationship. I hardly paid any at-tention to anyone else. I loved my freedom and in-dependence, but I got lonely, very quickly. I watched as the people around made friends as I stayed in my room, studying or sleeping (or procrastinating). I only ever saw my floormates when I left to go to work or school or when I returned. I would hear them laughing at 2am when I was on the phone with my then-boyfriend at home. I only made acquaintances. I didn’t really spend much time with them.

I wasted an entire semester being sad and lonely, scared and unsure of myself. A word of advice: do not let this happen to you! Maybe you like your own space. Maybe you don’t need anyone but you, or maybe you just don’t think you’ll like anybody enough, that there won’t be anyone you can identify with. Or maybe you just feel like you don’t have the time to really get to know other people.

I can tell you from my own experience that as much as you feel like you don’t have time, you do. That as comfortable as you may be alone in your room on Reddit or Tumblr, you are missing out on the time of your life.

You live with almost two thousand other people. You are bound to find somebody you like, and I can tell you – they won’t be just anybody. The people you meet here in Lister will change your life, and you will learn so much about yourself by putting yourself out there. Don’t let it pass you by. Seize the fuckin’ day!

If you are hesitant like I was, or you don’t feel like you have time, take baby steps! I promise you, you will not regret it. Start your Lister Experience the right way!

1. When you’re home, leave your door open.You’d be surprised how many people will knock on your door to say hi. (Make one friend? Check.)

2. Join the floor facebook group, or exchange numbers with everyone.It`s easy access to info on floor events, and you’ll al-ways have somebody to text for late-night Mar run! (You think you won’t leave it until 11:55, but you just wait.)

3. find out what other people on your floor are studying.Maybe you’ll have a class in common, and you can meet up to go together. Having a friend in any of your classes will help keep you motivated when crunch time rolls around.

4. try not to skip floor activities.Whether it’s going for wings or watching a movie in the lounge, the casual atmosphere gives you a great opportunity to get to know other people. As the year goes on, book floormal nights off from work, and treat dodgeball as your study break, or cardio workout. You’re not going to be able to make it to everything, but make a point to d owhat you can. It’s excellent bonding time, and seriously, who doesn’t need a break?

5. Just go talk to somebody in the lounge.You’d be surprised how easy it is to start a conver-sation with, “Where are you from?” or “So, what are you studying?” Rant about your insane TA, watch an episode of Game of Thrones. You don’t have to be in the lounge all the time, but if you put some time aside and get out there, you’ll get to know all the people on your floor pretty easily.

Just remember: your smallest effort will make a last-ing impact on your Lister Experience. I guarantee it. Those fifteen-minute Mar runs are the reason I have some of the amazing friends I have, and walk-ing with someone to class is one of the best ways to catch up with a friend or make a new one. Any spare time you have to just relax in the lounge, take. You won’t see it coming, but sooner or later, you’ll find that Lister feels like home.

Starting off RightBy sareeta lopez

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Your OneCard is your student ID, and your key to campus and Lister life. Keep it close, and keep it safe. You’ll want to have it with you at all times, as it’s your access card and you need it to get into your tower after class. You can also use it for access to facilities like the campus gym at Van Vliet, which in-cludes the locker rooms, pools, fitness centre, and Campus Rec. Also, if you use the University Health and Dental Plan this year, you’ll need to show your OneCard if you go to the University Health Clinic. (To opt out of the plan, visit www.ihaveaplan.ca during the Change-of-Coverage Period from August 27 to September 17 2013). Certain faculties and depart-ments may require you to get your card encoded for access to doors on campus as well, so that you can use their offices or labs.

The U-PassThe U-Pass is your golden ticket to anywhere in Ed-monton, St. Albert, and Strathcona County. It is es-sentially a sticker that gives you unlimited to access to all regular transit services in those three places for Fall and Winter terms – as long as you’ve got it stuck to your OneCard. (If your U-Pass sticker is damaged or peeling off your OneCard, you can take it to the OneCard office and they’ll replace it.)

You can pick up your U-Pass from September 2nd-6th, either at the main InfoLink location right outside the lower level of the bookstore, in CAB, or at the HUB InfoLink ONEcard Service Centre from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

To use your U-Pass on any bus, just get on the bus, show the driver, and away you go.

To use it on the LRT – the train that runs from north to south Edmonton – just make sure you have your U-Pass on you when you board. If you’re caught without it, you can get charged up to $120… no joke.

Major LRT stops you should know are:University: Right on campus, with multiple entranc-es. You’ll also find the University Bus Loop here.Health Sciences/Jubillee: the closest station to Lis-ter.

Southgate: the easiest, warmest way to get to South-gate mall, where you can find just about anything, including a Safeway and Dollarma. And Purdy’s. (Hey, it’s good chocolate!)

Printing, Photocopying, and Library Most campus computer labs and libraries have printers, or at least a couple nearby. You can swipe your card to print in colour for $0.35 per side, or in black and white for $0.12 per side. (You can print for cheaper using the printer across the Lister front desk – colour for $0.20 per side in colour and $0.10 per side in black in white.) The same pricing goes for copying, and there are photocopiers at every major library on campus as well as across the front desk. You can use your card to rent library materials and book study rooms, too.In order to use your card for printing and photo-copying, you’ll need to add funds to your OneCard’s “Cash” account. You can do this online with a credit card at www.myonecard.ualberta.ca, or you can use one of the machines found in any major library to deposit cash – five dollars is a good start.

Your Meal PlanWhen you registered for living in Lister, you selected one of the meal plans. Half of your meal plan funds are loaded onto your card at the beginning of the year, and the other half on December 1st. You can use your card basically like a debit card, but only for food purchases. Locations that accept the Meal Plan automatically deduct funds from your Meal Plan account firs, (not your “Cash” account. You can keep track of how much money you have left by visiting the above website. If you run out before the end of term, you can top up your meal plan funds online as well.

Locations that Accept Meal PlanThe Cafeteria and the Marina in Lister are the ones you’ll find yourself going to the most often. The Ma-rina is good for snacks and junk food cravings, and the caf is more for actual meals.The CAB (Central Academic Building) food court also accepts the meal plan, the Starbucks in Cameron Library, ETLC (Ed-ucation Teaching and Learning Centre) and many more – look for the “Accepts OneCard” sign. Just remember – HUB Mall accepts everything BUT your meal plan! Some places will accept OneCard ONLY if you have loaded money on to it separately.

A Guide to Your OneCardBy Sareeta Lopez

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There was probably at least one instance in your life where there was someone, either a naïve classmate, a cynical teacher, or that crazy homeless man who hangs out behind the Burger King, that told you high school is the best time of your life.

“We’re never going to have more fun than right now,” Jimmy smiled.

“You’re going look back and reminisce at all you had. Enjoy it while it lasts, kid,” Miss Anderson pouted.

“GIMMIE SOME OF THAT WHOPPER OR I’M GONNA CUT YA!” Mr. Hobowithashank tenderly and sweetly asked of you.

Yes, all common sayings that we’ve all heard before. Now that high school is over and you’ve taken your first steps onto a university campus, I bet you’re looking back on those words and are thinking, “Were those people telling the truth?”

I think that, as the author of one of the first things you will read period after entering univer-sity, I have the honour, nay, the obligation to instill upon you the knowledge I’ve accumu-lated over the years regarding high school and how it compares to university.

And here it is: the people who told you that high school will always be the best thing you experience are filthy fuckin’ liars!

I did not hate high school while I was there, though I know many who did. I actually loved it. Up until graduation, I didn’t think it was going to get any better. Car, friends, girlfriend. It was good. Keep that in mind when you reread my above statement (since it was so fuckin’ shocking), which brings into question the integrity of your friends, your teachers, and your neighbourhood hobos. All I have to say about that is…

Welcome to Lister.

Welcome to meeting hundreds of people. Welcome to an 1800-person dodgeball league. Welcome to lifelong friendships.

Welcome to 11:55 Mar runs, Duke’s, and the teamer challenge. Welcome to tower com-petitions, floor bonding, and pure pride. Welcome to open doors, open minds and open bottles of… soda pop… yeah…

Welcome to your new life. Welcome to the Lister Experience.

I have to tell you, when I arrived at Lister three years ago, I never thought I’d go through something like what I went through. What did I go through, you ask? That’s simple: the best years of my life.

I’ve never felt such fondness, such pride, and such happiness over a place or point in time. Now that I’ve moved out, all I can do is warn you folks about what’s coming.

Get ready and brace yourself… for the best time of your life.

Finally, I’ll leave you with a straightforward piece of advice: enjoy it while it lasts, kid.

And gimmie your whopper.

everyone you Know is a liarby patrick nguyen

Patrick Ngyuen lived on 5M from 2010-2012, and spent last year on 7S. He was also the Lighthouse’s fearless leader as Editor-in-Chief, transformaing it and making it relevant in Lister once again.

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On money:

“Protip: Save money on food by going to every Lister BBQ ever.”– Patrick Nguyen 5M 2010-2011 5M 2011-2012 7S 2011-2012 Lighthouse Editor-in-Chief“Never buy your textbooks before the first class. You may not need them, and somebody on your floor probably knows somebody who is selling them for cheaper.” – Megan Chambers 7K 2010-2012 5K 2012-2013 FC 1M 2013-2012 VP Finance“Don’t eat all three meals on your meal plan, other-wise you will run out. Buy breakfast foods for your room.”– Kristin Davick 5M 2010-2011 4S 2011-2012 8S 2012-2013 RA 1/2S 2013-2014 Henday SRA

On Lister and campus life:

“Don’t let towers be a barrier between friendships. Tower pride is excellent, but when I was living in Mac-kenzie, some of my best friends were from outside of my tower and being able to hang out and understand those other tower communities made my Lister expe-rience so much better! “– Allison Brown 2M 2011-2013 3H 2013-2014 RA“Discipline and self-control. Party hard, but study hard. Eat a balanced diet, and eat your fiber. Don’t be shy to approach others; they are all in the same shoes as you. Be the one to take the initiative, it’ll make you friends much quicker. Emit lots of swag.”– David Cai 1M 2010-2011 10K 2011- 2012 10S 2012-2013 8S 2012-2013“Get involved in things, it makes the experience WAY better.”– Kristin Davick

“Learn to Catan.”– Grady Zielke 6M 2009-2010 6M 2010-2011 FC 8S 2011-2012 Lighthouse Editor 8S 2012-2013“Don’t push the button to cross the street [at 116th St and 87th Ave]. That beeping is irritating as shit. Un-less you’re blind, then I guess it’s okay.”– Sara Knowles 7K 2009-2011“Leave your door open, especially in Classic.”– Gillian McCarron 5M 2009-2012 8S 2012-2013 “Utilize the resources that you have at your disposal, there are a lot of people, clubs, committees, ect that can help you with any issues that you have and will help keep your life balanced. Don’t wait until fourth year to utilize these resources.– Aaron Hiebert MK 2009-2010 1/2S 2010-2012 8S 2012-2013“Just because you don’t have to wear shoes to the cafeteria doesn’t mean you shouldn’t.”– Troy Akira5S 2011-2012, 8S 2012-2013

On Dodgeball:

“Don’t be afraid of looking silly and not being good at it. And getting hit by the ball doesn’t hurt as much it looks like it does!”– Shelynn Hui MK 2010-2012 8K 2012-2013 FC“DODGEBALL!!!!!”– Troy Hanson 7K 2010-2011 8S 2011-2013“You never truly understand why everyone in Lister loves it until you play. Then pretty soon you’re as cra-zy about it as they are.”– Elizabeth Drysdale 3K 2011-2013

Messages from fellow Listerites and battle-hard alum. Compiled by Sareeta Lopez

Lister Life-Hacks

By Danielle Hoefele

You may not know what Poop News is yet... but you soon will. Here are some of the best tidbits from 5 Mac’s poop news last year. Enjoy!

A fan is a worthwhile investment. Lister will be hot for at least the first month.

Domino’s Pizza is 50% off for students! They will deliver to Lister.

Participate like craaaazy in the begin-ning of the year, while classes aren’t so demanding. Participate in tower/ Lister wide events to meet peo-ple from other floors.

The Henday gym is less crowded dur-ing the morning and afternoon. If you have a gap in classes, it is a great time to go.

You have a 1 GB limit on your internet usage daily… So don’t try to torrent entire seasons of TV shows. Res Services actually only disables your internet if you’re one of the top 10 users in the tower... but don’t test them.

The fourth floor is the point at which it is acceptable to take the elevator. Those three and below who aren’t carrying a heavy load will take the stairs. Unless you’re in Schaffer. Then it’s 5.

It is okay to party on Thursday be-cause it saves you money. (Please party responsibly.)

If you don’t remove your laundry from the machines after the cycle is done, someone will put your stuff in the sink/on top of an-other machine/anywhere. Time yourself so you’re there to take your laundry out yourself!

Poop News Archives

By Cara Chong

Please tell me you now have the Jackson 5 stuck in your head. Sorry. Was that off topic? Read on for three tips on early academic success!

1. Find out where your classes are be-fore the first day.Whether you make use of the first day of Orientation just to have someone guide you through the treach-erous unknown, or arm yourself with a campus map and venture out on your own, planning your route to classes is always a good idea.

Start in Lister, and make your way from there. If you feel overwhelmed by how big campus is, find one route and use it for the first few days, until you’re comfortable. Don’t start adventuring your first day on your way to your 8am class. You don’t want to go to your first English class and have to explain that you were late because … you got lost. (But actually, it’s totally okay to get lost. I definitely got lost my first day… and that’s why I can tell you first hand that planning your route is a good idea.) By the way, first day of classes is Wednesday, September 4th!

2. Don’t buy your textbooks before the first day.Probably one of the best money-saving tips you’ll hear from any university student the world-over, let alone a Listerite alum. Some professors will say the book is largely unnecessary, and that their notes will be sufficient. Also, if you wait a while, you can prob-ably find the book you need for a much better price from a returner in Lister. Please trust me on this – if anything, the time you’ll save from standing in line at the bookstore for buying and returning books is worth it.

3. Go to class … on the first day … and every day after the first day.Not to sound like Mom, but the fun times in Lister will come to an abrupt halt if you flunk out of school, so go to class! It’s the easiest way to reduce your studying time later on. When winter sets in, and it is soooooo tempting to stay bundled up in bed instead of facing the wind and sleet, just grit your teeth, roll out of bed, and go to class. It makes falling back into bed and taking a nap that much sweeter!

School:Easy as 1, 2, 3

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welcome to the league! by justin vedress photography by jason yuen

your world is about to change because of dodgeball. no, really. it is. Hello Listerites, new and old! On behalf of the Lister Dodge-ball League Executive Team, wel-come to your new home! Brace yourselves, as Lister will likely fa-cilitate some of the strongest rela-tionships of your life!

If you’ve never heard of the LDL before, it started way back in 2003, when Schäffer Hall and the David Tuckey Gym were first constructed. In its inaugural season, there were only 20 inter-tower teams consisting of around 690 players. There were some bi-zarre styles (that you may or may not get to experience this year) and some questionable equip-ment, which, due to considerable injuries, had to be removed from regular play. Last year, the league had a total participation of around 1460 Listerites, or roughly 85% of the Lister population—a percent-age larger than the number of players in the NHL and the MLB combined.

The Lister Dodgeball League has three executive mem-bers that oversee League opera-tions, finances, event planning and much, much more. My posi-tion, the Officiating Administrator, is in charge of hiring the Head Ref-

eree team and having the final say on any on-court disputes. I also am in charge of the league’s dis-cipline, and equipment orders, so you’re going to want to stay on my good side ;). My colleague Josh Browne is the External Administra-tor, whose position requires him to

keep track of our $60,000 annual budget, sitting as chair of the LDL-PA, as well as ordering jerseys and our merchandise inventory. Finally, the only LDL executive that lives in Lister this year is Nick Von Wackerbarth, the Rules Ad-ministrator. Nick is in charge of the schedule and reschedules, as well as modifying the LDL rulebook as needed.

As I mentioned above, there is a team of Head Referees that are hired to oversee every LDL-sanctioned Dodgeball game. Head Refs are in place to organ-

ize the flow of the game, keep it on schedule and make their best judgement on calls that they feel necessary. The main thing to re-member about Head Refs is to be respectful to them, as they have the power to eject you from the gym, whether you’re playing or

spectating. Applications for Head Referees will be available soon!

This leads to my next, and most important point: sportsman-ship. The LDL isn’t just any sports league. There is a zero-tolerance policy for cheating, trash talking or otherwise showing disrespect to any player, official, executive or fan. Yep, we’re serious! Unsports-manlike play can result in a sus-pension for the league (eeeek), or even hinder your shot at being se-lected as an All-Star for your tower (wait.. All-Star?! … yes! All-Star!).

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The LDL’s purpose is to include everyone, no matter your ethnic/religious background, sex/gen-der, body type and athletic ability. We are here to ensure that this element never changes and that everyone has fun out there. I can’t wait to see you all on the court, and for goodness sake, keep your damn head up out there—and don’t worry, you’ll figure out what that means soon enough!

Justin Vedress aka “Vedsy” lived in Lister for three years. He was the Kelsey All-Star man-ager in his second year, and took on the same role for the winning Schaffer All-Star team in his third. Last year, he won the JP Cup as part of the 10-12S team. He continues to contribute to the Lister community as the Officiating Admin-istrator for the LDL.

what to expectBy Talha Sajjad

Why hello there fellow Listerites! Welcome to Lister; if this is your first year here, and if you’re re-turning, welcome back! I am sure this year will be a spectacular, fun-filled growing experience for all of you and that you will fall in love with this place.

By now, your RA/FC may have already talked to you about the Lister Dodgebal League, or may-haps you’ve overheard some an-cient looking people talking about how excited they are to get back to regular season dodgeball. And

if you’re still wondering to your-self, what is this league and why is everyone making so much fuss out of a game I hated in junior high P.E., let me assure you it is a team sport, a way to bond with your floor and a way to make friends across the entirety of Lister Hall.

• Expect to pay a $30 registra-tion fee.

• Expect to play different types of dodgeball. There are differ-ent game types, doctor, clas-sic, double doctor, assasins, cones and corners, but we’ll get into all of that later.

• Expect your arms to be a lit-tle sore, and the occasional bruise.

• Expect charity tournaments.• Expect to make memories.

What you can expect from this league is a lot of memories. You will remember the bond you make with your floor and teammates. You will meet your best friends playing dodgeball, and you will meet your signifi-cant other playing this sport, as others have throughout the lifespan of the LDL.

• Expect to fall in love.

So sign up, pay that registration fee and go to practice, go to drop in, make an effort to attend your games and I guarantee you by the end of the month you will be ach-ing for every bit of dodgeball you can get your hands on.

Talha Sajjad, more commonly known as “T,” is your current VP Internal. He lived on 7K his first year, and was the FC on 9K last year.

This year, we celebrate Lister’s first fifty years. Ever since the residence first opened, it has seen many changes, from new buildings to changing adminis-tration. We were lucky enough to find and interview one the first-ever Listerites. And to top it off, he hap-pens to be the uncle of Sam Wright, President of the LHSA.

George Wright, or “Uncle Butch,” as Sam knows him, moved into Lister Hall onto what we know as 5 Hen-day the year it opened its doors to residents. It was 1964, and there were only two unnamed buildings: Residence A for men, and Residence C for women. “Compared to the old residences that I had lived in the year before, Lister Hall seemed like Nirvana (not the band)—no more banging pipes from the steam heat, no more alarm bells going off at 7 in the morn-ing to get you up for class, no more having to wear a shirt and tie for dinner. We even had phones in our rooms. I must admit that I did miss the daily maid service we had on the old residences.”

As a hall senior, Butch was entitled to one of the two single rooms that were at the end of each of the three wings. All of the other rooms, except for the one the RA room, were double rooms. All meals were eaten in the cafeteria in Lister Hall. “In fact, this was the only place on campus that served food. As the legal drinking age was 21, no liquor was allowed in the residences,” he says. “I may be wrong but it seems to me that being found with liquor in your room was an expellable offence. All our booze consumption was done off campus.” He also adds that while drinking wasn’t allowed in the rooms, smoking was—and it was allowed in classrooms as well!

Uncle Butch even commented on his nephew’s title as President of the Lister Hall Students’ Association, saying it brought to mind of the president in the 1964-1965 year. He can’t remember the person’s name, but remembers him as a really nice person who everyone seemed to like. “We were all so impressed that in ad-dition the his duties as President he also found time to not only work part-time in the cafeteria but also to have another part-time job off-campus. We were less impressed when it was discovered just prior to Christmas that the reason he could to this extra-cur-ricular work was that he had flunked out the year be-

fore and wasn’t even registered as a student!”Residence A and C were eventually named Henday and Kelsey, respectively. Both Anthony Henday and Henry Kelsey were well-known Canadian explorers. In Edmonton, Anthony Henday also lends his name to the ring-road highway that surrounds the city. When a third tower was finished in 1968, it also took the name of a Canadian explorer, Alexander Mac-kenzie. Lister Hall underwent further changes, and by 2003 had transformed into Lister Centre. A fourth tower had been built, this one taking the name of an American explorer, Mary Schäffer. [Editor’s Note: You can read more about Mary Schäffer’s exploits on the Main level of Schäffer Hall, just opposite the el-evators.]

As many will probably tell you Lister has its ups and downs, but your time in Lister will certainly give you many stories to tell. Uncle Butch sums it up best: “I don’t have any one specific memory of Lister Hall, just a whole bunch of enjoyable ones—the main one being the friendships that developed.”

the Beginningcelebrating lister centre’s first fifty years

By Cara Chong

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did you know...?

- Last year, Lister Residents raised $35757.67for charities like the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Kidsport.

- Lister is home to the lISTER dODGE-BALL league, one of the most success-ful student groups with almost 80% student partcipation.

- Until last year, FC’s in Classic and RA’s in Schaffer were dually employed by Residence Services and the Lister Hall Students’ Association.

- Co-ED Lounge got it’s name because it was the first place men and women were allowed to hang out.

Reginald Charles Lister was born December 31, 1891, across the Atlantic in Hingham, Norwich, England. He made the first leap to Canada in 1910, and by 1911 was working as a construction worker at the University of Alberta, working on buildings that still stand today like Athabasca Hall.

Lister joined the army during World War I, and was a part of the 101st Edmonton Battalion be-fore joining the Ambulance Unit in 1916. He continued his military service during World War II as a barrack warden with the Royal Canadian Air Force, during which time he worked at an-other University building, Assiniboia Hall. “Mr. Campus,” as he became known, returned to the University of Alberta in 1919, taking up the posi-tion of Superintendent of Residences.

Reg Lister’s contributions to the University were recognized by the community and the adminis-tration alike. Not only was the largest student residence complex in Canada named after him, but also an award to recognize academic excel-lence by a student in residence, the Reg Lister Trophy. He even wrote his own memoir, My Forty-Five Years on Campus.

He had a family of his own, marrying Lillian Priscilla Dyball in 1917. They had three children: Katherine, Joyce, and Donald. Though he passed away on June 18, 1960 in Edson, Alberta, his legacy lives on within the residence named af-ter him, and the students who call Lister Centre home. Just last year, when faced with adversity, Listerites quoted Reg Lister: “I have always tried to be fair to the students and the University.”

Getting to know:

reg listerby cara chong

Elected by his peers, read on to learn about Sam and his plans for this year!

please introduce yourself to: Where you’re from, what You’re studying, ETC.

Hi! My name is Sam Wright; I am a third year Chemical Engineering student origi-nally from Calgary. When I’m not in Lis-ter I am usually trying my very best to be somewhere I haven’t been yet, so I travel quite extensively. Among many other things, I love making music, skiing, sail-ing, and reading a good book. I really like meeting other Listerites as well so come and say hi!

So what exactly is the LHSA, and what does the role of “President” mean?The Lister Hall Students’ Association is the student government of Lister Centre. Lister is the largest residence in Canada, and with 1800 members that makes the LHSA the largest student group in the country. We provide a student voice to the Administration in residence policies, advocate for students, run programming and committees for the residence, and provide resources and support for the stu-dent body in Lister. Additionally, we over-

see the Lister Dodgeball League and The Lighthouse!

My job as President is to manage the LHSA Joint Council, Executive Council, and the resources of the LHSA. Joint Council – which is open to all Lister residents – is the legislative body of the LHSA. Each Floor Coordinator, Vice Pres-ident, and myself act as a voting member to determine how the LHSA functions. Also, I meet regularly with Residence Services, Ancillary Services, the Students’ Union, and the Administration to ensure Lister life benefits the residents as much as possible. Finally I ensure that the Floor Coordinators, Vice Presidents, and LHSA staff fulfill their duties to the residence, so that the students that live here can get the most from their Lister experience.

What are the LHSA’s goals and how do you plan on achieving those goals this year?

The LHSA has one goal that we are con-stantly working towards: Striving to make Lister and the community within the best it can possibly be. We are continuing our adaptation to an independent organiza-

tion that started last year, while fostering a good relationship with Residence Ser-vices so that we may work together. The Floor Coordinators are on each floor to im-plement programs such as tower events, ski trips, tower dodgeball, and much more that make every year exciting. On top of that, FCs and RAs will work together as floor leaders to bring each floor communi-ty together and address any concerns that may arise. If there is anything you want to do this year with the help of the LHSA, your FC is the go-to-person to get it done!

This is your third year in Lister, and you were previ-ously the FC on 4 Mac. How has the experience of being an FC helped prepare you for your term as President?

Being an FC, especially of such a great floor, gave me a unique stance in Lister. I was able to do more to improve the quality of life of those around me. As it was the first year of the separate RA and FC jobs, I had no idea what to expect. However, as the year went on, my RA Brenah and I be-came extremely close friends and worked together to do what was best for

interview!

Meet Sam WrigHt,President of lister HAll stUdents’ AssociAtion

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the floor. My year as 4 Mac’s FC helped prepare me for the position I am in today by helping me learn to lead, listen, and work closely with those around me. If any-thing, I think those skills are what is truly necessary in any leadership position, and I hope to grow even more as President this year.

What pieces of Lister wis-dom would you like to pass on to new Listerites?

Let’s see. First and foremost, get involved! There are tons of LHSA committees that benefit the community and volunteers are always needed, so be sure to talk to your FC about those. If you have a chance to do something with your floor, from some-thing as small as a movie night to a floor-mal down Whyte, do it. Your floor becomes your family for a year or two, and you will make amazing friends. Play dodgeball, but be smart about it! Ice your arm and don’t throw it out; make sure you don’t push your limit because nothing sucks more than having to miss a game, tour-nament, or (god forbid) All-Stars because your arm hurts. Remember that being an inclusive person will make you a more mature, well rounded, and smarter-sound-

ing person, not to mention less ignorant and a more positive member of society. Alright, speed round: Wear flip-flops in the shower, go on ski-trip even if you don’t ski, paint a brick, get floor/tower wear, eat outside Lister when you can, wash your clothes and yourself, dress up for ship nights, go to rezfest and waterpark, and keep some time to yourself. But, on top of everything else, GO TO CLASS, STUDY, AND DON’T FALL BEHIND. Trust me.

What would you tell first-time Listerites to expect their first year?

While the first couple days can be daunt-ing, you will develop a sense of family with your floor quite unlike anything else. Through this floor spirit and identity, the dozens of events throughout the year will bring out your love of your community! The many events such as Rezfest, Waterpark, Fall tower events (Spy vs Spy, Game of Thrones, Assassins, Mob Wars), Winter tower events (Ivanhoe, King Louis, Skulk, Valhalla), Ski trips, dodgeball tourna-ments, the LDL, Ship Nights, Floormals, Charity events, the Year End Awards Ban-quet, and so much else will help make your year fantastic! Come out and enjoy

all that Lister has to offer!

How can you be reached?

My room is 011 Mackenzie and the LHSA office is in the back of the Co-Ed lounge (002F Mackenzie). Also you can reach me by email at samuel4@ualberta.ca or president@lhsa.ualberta.ca. If you can only communicate in 130-character seg-ments, you can also follow me on twitter at @samspacewright or @TheLHSA.

Anything you’d like to add?You will get out of your year all that you put in!

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So now that you know how to make the best of your time in Lister – getting involved, making efforts to meet people, taking advantage of opportunities – you’ve got to get started! There are plenty of activities to help break the ice for you, both on campus and in Lister.

teXtBooK eXcHnAGe And sAleNeed some textbooks? Are you looking for a good price? On September 7th, the LHSA is promoting a textbook sale in the Lister Dining Hall from 11am - 1pm.

wAterPArKOn September 13th, the entire West Edmonton Mall waterpark with its wave pool and crazy water slides will be reserved only for you and your fellow Listerites. Get your swimsuits on!

reZFestOn September 14th, live bands, beer, food, and most of Lister will be gathered in your back-yard for one of the best times of the year. This year, Lights will be headlining, along with many others. Rezfest is a really chill way to meet other Listerites, and it’s a lot of fun!

cAn i Kiss yoU?It’s an event that every first-year should go to. As well as being a good floor-bonding experi-ence, it’s actually a good time! It’s a good show, hilarious, and most importantly, provides education on sexual assault and its prevention.

sHinerAMAAnnual charity event, students of the U of A go to different locations across Edmonton and raise money for Cystic Fibrosis research. The team that performs the best wins a prize! This year Shinerama is this week, on September 7th.

weeK oF welcoMeYour University of Alberta Students’ Union has planned an entire week of fun! If you haven’t already noticed today, there is so much FREE SHIT. Everywhere. Free pens, free candy, free notepads, free staplers, free yoyos, free frisbees… did I mention free pens? Plus there are events happening everyday, like the BBQ and MainStage. Make sure you get out there and enjoy it!

what’s happening?A short guide to events you should attendBy Sareeta Lopez

campus Forum: Budget cutsYou will have received this email in the past week. “Acting Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Martin Ferguson-Pell, and Vice-President (Finance and Administration) Phyllis Clark invite faculty, students and staff to a campus forum on September 6, 2013 to discuss the impact of the 2013-2014 budget to date and to outline plans for the 2014-2015 budget.”If you’re concerned about the budget cuts, or if you want to learn more about it, go! Be informed, and make sure you let the university know what students like you think. Don’t let it pass you by. If you want to make even the slightest difference, do something about it!

Campus Forum Friday, September 6 Noon-1pm in ECHA L1-490

Week of WelcomeALL WEEK – SEPTEMBER 4-6TH:Free Pancake Breakfast – 8am, South CCIS PatioStart your day off right with free pancakes! They keep coming until they run out.

BBQ & WOW MainStage – 11am-7pm, The QuadEnjoy food, beer, and live entertainment! WoW Mainstage opens with a DJ at 11am, and live bands start at 2pm.

WOW Village & Handbook Pickup – 9am-3pm, The QuadFree pens! Free swag! Free handbooks/agendas! There is SO MUCH FREE STUFF! If you like fun and free stuff, go check this out!

Clubs Fair – 10am-3pm, The QuadTONS of student groups will be tabling for you to check them out and get some information on clubs you may be interested, join mailing lists, and learn more about the U of A. You’ll find a Hudsons booth giving out free gift cards, a free student card booth, and coupons for everything, everywhere!

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4THEpic Movie Night – 5:30pm, Myer Horowitz TheatreCome out to a screening of the movie Epic! Doors open at 4:30pm.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5THTaste of the U – 5-7pm, Alumni RoomCome out for a tour of restaurants around campus. All the restaurants will be handing out a sample from their menu – MORE FREE FOOD!Sign up in the Alumni Room in SUB starting at 5:00 PM on Thursday September 5th. Only the first 400 people that show up can attend! $2 donation to the Campus Food Bank!

Headphone Disco – show starts at 8pm, Dinwoodie LoungeExperience a “silent party” which involves giving clubbers their own set of wireless two-channel head-phones, turning off the sound system, and having two DJs spin two different sets side by side from Head-phone Disco’s visually enhanced stage set-up. Headphone Disco are the biggest ‘silent party’ people around, performing their unique ‘TwoDeejaySuperShow’ around the world. Come out and be part of the club scene’s newest dance party experience!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6THHypnotist: Wayne Lee – 7:30pm, Myer Horowitz TheatreCome see your friends hypnotized by the incredible Wayne Lee! He sells out every year for this show, so get your tickets soon! Doors open at 6:30pm.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7THComedy Night: Sammy Obeid – doors at 6pm, Dinwoodie LoungeLebanese-Palestinian-Syrian-Italian-American born in Oakland California, Sammy Obeid graduated from UC Berkeley with a 3.9 GPA double major in Business and Applied Mathematics and then realized he was actually meant to do comedy. Come out for a night of fun and great laughs!

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hey! did you enjoy what you just read? Want to get involved? here’s how!

N+1sThink of this as “Overheard at Lister.” Anything interesting that you hear around Lister or from Lister residents, feel free to Tweet it! Yes! On Twitter, for everyone to see! Make sure to use the hashtage #nplus1s so we can all see them.

The Best Picture EverHave a great picture? Well feel free to send that in! Each issue we’ll be printing at least one reader-submitted picture. It can be anything, as long as it makes people think “That’s awesome.” Send your pictures to lighthouse@lhsa.ca

My Lister ExperienceIn this issue, you heard about a lot of alum’s and old-timers’ stories. Now we want to hear yours! Sum up your Lister experience so far in 250 or so words and send it to our Section Editor at sareeta@ualberta.ca

Write your own article!Yes, you can submit one too! If we like it, we’ll print it! No, really. We will pretty much love everything you write. If you feel like it, you can even come to a Commit-

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