90rts and Chats UNBC Medieval Club Members of the Wolfpack prepare for battle. AérrcHet. GRANT CONTRIBUTOR Swords clashed and shields rattled on Saturday, March 1, 2008 as, clad in red and black, the UNBC medieval club fought a charity tournament in the Winter Garden. The tournament, while organized last minute, con- sisted of eight “heavy” fighters, fighting with sword and shield and in heavy armor ranging from plate steel to leather or plastic, yet well designed suits. In attendance were also two “light” fighters —a first for the UNBC medieval club- fighting with rapiers in combat similar to fencing, but slightly more aggres- sive and using real but dulled rapiers. The fighters were required to pay an entry fee and declare a charity of their own upon entering. Follow- ing that they were allowed to purchase extra “lives” for two dollars and people watching were permitted to bid on the fighters to fight for their own charities Charity Tourney Proto Taken BY Merce ty Grant instead of the fighters’ personal choice. Charities of the day included the SPCA, The Royal Canadian -Legion, Cervical Cancer, Prostate Cancer, the Ju- venile Diabetes Research Fund and World Vision. Ultimately, only one fighter had to win, with Kur- gan the Mad crushing all those who challenged his cause of JDRF and raising $522.05 for the noble cause. The club was so encouraged by this result that it is entering plans to hold this tournament annually if not bi or even tri-yearly. It is open to anyone who wishes to attend to bid on fighters and have a charity of their choosing championed, or one may show up to the clubs Thursday practices at 7:00 pm in the Rotunda (first floor of the old lab - building with the “echo” circle) and train so they may champion their own cause. The Medieval club would like to publicly thank all those who turned out in support of charities and hopes that they will again help to make this tourna- ment a success in the future. OVER THE EDGE. March 12 - March cies 2008 Get Involved in internationai Elections CHRISTINA BuIGRN-FIANSEN Bock CONTRIBUTOR No, we’re not talking about the race between Clinton and Obama, nor are we .talking about the Russian presi- dential election to find a successor to Putin. We want YOU to come forward and either volunteer, or nominate and vote for someone else, to be a part of the 2008/2009 executive board of the International Studies Student Associa- tion (ISSA). Alright, it’s not exactly an international election, but how else would we get you to read this? Don’t confuse us with the International Students Association, which we are not. However, I’m sure we have some things in common, like: being more than aver- agely interested when listening to the international news (or at least pretend- ing to be), having a desire to travel and | learn about other countries, speaking a second language (INTS majors have to, to gét their degree), and, ironically _ enough, the executive board consists 1 of mostly foreigners. Most importantly we, like many other clubs on campus, are having difficulties engaging YOU in YOUR events. Our impression is that the student body (you) doesn’t seem to take interest in the variety of clubs that are available. Don’t forget that if you don’t use us, we will disappear. We are not here for us to have something to do, we are here to do the things you want us to do. As a student, I know that I can’t join every club that looks interesting or pay for. every dinner, ski night, pub night, etc. that is offered. What I can do is take part in shaping my university experience, in school as well as out. The ISSA is a student driven club that benefits anybody interested in inter- national issues. We arrange a variety of academic and social events, where students and professors exchange ideas and get to know each other a little bet- ter. Giving everyone a chance to engage in discussions related to that little world going on, outside of Prince George, without being graded. As we also have the chance to air our ideas at the INTS program meetings, voicing student’s concerns about things like what courses are offered, what jobs are available, etc., we need to know what issues concern you. Students who are Majors and Minors in International Studies are naturally the main body of the club. But it is open for all! Join our Facebook group, ‘UNBC ISSA’, and you can get more info about our ongoing activities and positions on the executive board that are up for elec- tion March 18th, or send us an e-mail at issa.unbc@gmail.com. Upcoming events this month: ISSA Elections: Tuesday, March 18", Spm — send an e-mail (issa.unbe@ gmail.com) or join our facebook group SUNBC ISSA’, to show your interest and check out the available positions on the ISSA executive board. Blood Drive: For those who signed up in January, don’t forget to donate blood on either the 13", 20% or 27%. Remember to say that you are from UNBC. Guest lecturer from Red Cross: March 11%, 5-6.30 pm. Other Social events: Ski-night Bowling night Hot Pot Dinner Movie Night Other Academic events: Various guest lectures from CIDA, Red Cross etc. International Coffee Hour (starting fall, 2009) Meet a Club President Name: Miriam Matejova ‘ Name of club: International Studies Student Association (ISSA) President of Club for: 3 years Major: International Studies Honours Minor: Economics Number of Club Members: Technically, all INTS majo minors Andrew Bailey with ISSA president Miriam Matejova, enjoying another fantastic issue of Over The Edge. PHOTO TAKEN BY JAMES Dr Vuyst Astrological Sign: Aries Shoe Size: Varies (7-8) Other Club memberships: Golden Key International Hon- our Society, Dodgeball Club, UNBC Chamber Singers Good at: Many things :-) Mostly good at school work, then at organizing, writing, singing, piano playing, also at learning languages) Bad at: I don’t like talking about that. Ok, I am terrible at dancing. Speaks: English, Slovak, Czech, Russian, German (all flu- ently), Japanese (semi-fluently), French (badly), Latin (can read) Likes: Food, sports, books Dislikes: Ignorance, lies (and spoiled kids) Feels Like Doing Right Now: Reading a good book Purpose of Club: ISSA is one of the oldest clubs at UNBC| and is directly associated with the International Studies pro gram. We attempt to bring INTS students and profs togethe to get to know each other and learn form each other, thus building friendly and effective learning community. We also work with local and international NGOs (e.g. Red Cross SEVA...), organize fundraisers and social events and try to bring attention to international issues (mostly through speak ers we invite). Events last semester: Pizza night, Bowling night (battle off the INTS classes), Hot Pot, Diana Yudell presentation (speak ing on Afghanistan) Events planned for this semester: Blood Drive, Jean Slick’ presentation on tsunami relief (Red Cross), Red Cross Malaria campaign, skiing