q & Examining the BC budget Getting ready for DSU Election 2017 ( If you don’t have a seat at the table, pull up a chair And more! SPOTLIGHT: Where flicks and tricks abound > DSU Ultimate Frisbee Club throws out invitation to join Aaron Guillen Staff Reporter hile baseball, basketball, soccer, and volleyball are only a few of the sports that the Douglas College Royals pride themselves in, Hannah Sanvido urges her fellow students to take part in an equally blood-pumping and vigorous sport: Ultimate Frisbee. “Our club allows individuals a break to have fun, socialize, and get a workout. Furthermore, our club allows all people to play a sport in a recreational setting,” explained Sanvido. Essentially, Ultimate is a non- contact sport that involves players working together to pass a frisbee into the opposing end zone. This fast-paced sport has gained popularity in the past few decades. After garnering global recognition, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has included the sport into the World Games, which takes place one year after every Summer Olympics. Sandivo, one of the co-presidents of the DSU Ultimate Frisbee Club, founded the club with five other Douglas College students upon discovering a niche on campus. After speaking about her passion for Ultimate at a New Student Orientation, a group of eager Ultimate players joined her and began planning scrimmages. “T think the club is unique in that it brings in players with different experiences, but nonetheless allows everyone to play together,” explained Sanvido. “Our members have a wide range of skill level, where some players will be Photo by David Denofreo touching the disc for the first time while others have played for club teams or even Team Canada. Right now, we offer less skill development and more so an opportunity to either familiarize members with the sport, or simply play a non- competitive game.” While they don't play against other schools, competition remains at a healthy level among those who show up fora scrimmage. Sanvido believes that with each new practice brings new experiences. Asa player for five years, she still enjoys learning new techniques from members who are more advanced. “Ultimate is a unique sport in that it emphasizes the spirit of the game. It is about sportsmanship, fair play, and camaraderie. Competitiveness is encouraged, but always comes second to encouragement and respect,” said Sanvido. “With our club, each week brings new players and it is not necessary to show up to every practice. Additionally, everyone makes mistakes, throws out of bounds and drops discs, but everyone is very supportive and there are many experienced players willing to teach beginners. Come out if you want to flick [a flick is a throw].” The DSU Ultimate Frisbee Club consists of two-hour practices, twice a week. After a short hibernation during the winter months, practices are planned to return starting on March 7. Practices will be held at Moody Park in New Westminster on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tearing down the walls of societal norms > DiversiFY Friday tackles intersectionality, gender, and sexuality Aaron Guillen Staff Reporter ver since Tanysha Klassen was elected DSU Pride Representative, they've always wanted to hold an event that informed their fellow students about issues that were important, such as intersectionality, gender, and sexuality. The desire to build a culture of acceptance and understanding on the campus grew until Klassen knew they had to take action. Though their Pride Collective was small, Klassen, determined to succeed, reached out to Sam Berbeck, organizer of First Year Fridays and Student Engagement Coordinator, to collaborate. “DiversiFY Friday is going to teach students about intersectionality, gender, and sexuality,” explained Berbeck. “Issues of equity and diversity are increasingly coming to the forefront, as they should, and we wanted students, particularly first year, to get the chance to learn about these issues and discuss them in a supportive and positive environment. The workshop will be led by students, staff, and faculty, and will be interactive and discussion based.” Klassen gave the Other Press a sneak peek into one of the activities that will take place on March 3. “There is going to be an activity called ‘Step Into the Circle’ where someone asks a question to the room and those it applies to will step inside the circle,” said Klassen. “This is to show everyone how diverse they are within that room and allow them to think of how diverse the entire campus must be as well.” Notably, Professor Jaime Yard from the gender, sexualities, and women’s studies department will be presenting Image by @iaaronguillen via instagram on protests and rallies. In addition, a workshop will be provided for those looking to become informed on the basics of gender and sexuality in today’s society. “I think students should want to attend just to learn something they maybe didn't know. It’s a very safe and open environment, and people don't have to worry about it being a ‘gay’ event because it really is about everybody coming together and learning about diversity,” explained Klassen. “We do plan to host more [events like this], but probably not this semester. Sam and I have discussed including DiversiFY Fridays as a bit of a staple for the FYF series, perhaps hosting one about race and indigenous identities on campus, in which the Aboriginal Students Collective can participate in a larger sense this time around.” While the collaboration was originally between the Pride Collective and Student Engagement Team, Klassen and Berbeck took the opportunity to invite representatives from the Women’s Collective and Aboriginal Students Collective as featured guests. “I think it’s very important for new students to start on the same page and be familiar [with such topics] if they're not already,” shared Prabhjot Hundal, co-president of the Women’s Collective. “We hope to create a warmer and more comfortable place for them to come and make friends if they know that there’s something for everyone and everyone is loved.” DiversiFY Friday will be taking place on March 3 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Fishbowl at the New Westminster Campus. All students are invited to participate and food is being provided. Coordinators urge those interested to register online before attending.