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Room 1020 — 700 Royal Ave. Douglas College New Westminster, BC V3L 5B2 TELEPHONE: 604.525.3542 WEBSITE: theotherpress.ca EMAIL: editor@theotherpress.ca STAFF LIST Jacey Gibb Editor-in-chief Meditor@theotherpress.ca Natalie Serafini Assistant Editor Massistant@theotherpress.ca Angela Ho Business Manager Maccounting@theotherpress.ca Chris Paik Distribution Manager Midistribution@theotherpress.ca Cody Klyne Layout Manager Joel McCarthy Graphics Manager Ed Appleby illustrator Jony Roy Social Media Coordinator Patrick Vailancourt News Editor Minews@theotherpress.ca Cheryl Minns Arts Editor Marts@theotherpress.ca Sophie Isbister Life & Style Editor Mlifeandstyle@theotherpress.ca Elliot Chan Opinions Editor Mopinions@theotherpress.ca Eric Wilkins Sports Editor Msports@theotherpress.ca Courtnie Martin Sports Reporter Sharon Miki Humour Editor Mhumour@theotherpress.ca Cazzy Lewchuk Aidan Mouellic Julia Siedlanowska Staff Writers Steven Cayer, Brittney MacDonald Senior Columnists Jeff Allen, Maria Asselin- Roy, Liam Britten, Kyle Darbison, Allie Davison, Pan Deng, Angela Espinoza, Lindsey Florio, Mel Freylinger, Ryan Volkman Contributors Jacey Gibb Editor-in-chief , Meditor ) @theotherpress.ca adies and gentlemen, allow 40/18, our first themed issue of the Other Press’ 40th volume. What’s the big deal? It’s not like themed issues are completely unheard of for our newspaper. We ran a sex issue last summer; Christmas- related content never fails to outnumber non-festive articles Heck, there are some student publications that even plana slate of themed issues at the start of every semester. We're hardly pioneers in the field, but at least we're bringing a (hopefully) original concept to the table. Depending on when this Lettitor reaches you, a romance issue may seem a bit premature—and that’s the point. The majority of folks have the week of Valentine’s Day off for reading break and hopefully explains the release WS Can I borrow a feeling? : date of February 4. Welcome to : the “Premature Love Issue” of the Other Press. As expected, we have : plenty of couple-centric articles : lined up for your enjoyment, : : including important topics such : me to introduce you to Issue : as the mile-high club, Facebook : : etiquette for when youre ina : relationship, and at what point : is it okay to say “T love you” to : your significant other. The good : news for the sad single sacks : reading this is we also have tons : : of reads for people living on the : other side of the relationship ' : status spectrum. Drink recipes during the month of December. to make with your fellow lone : rangers, ways to celebrate : February 14 that don’t involve : overdosing on chocolate, and : (for the hopeless bromantics : out there) a feature by yours : truly about the history and : Current state of bromance in the : : media. We have something for : just about everyone to enjoy— : unless you're illiterate or hate : reading, in which case, why are you browsing this anyways? The boom of romantic : endeavours around the : newspaper and the upcoming we're following the trend, which February 14 are unfortunately What came first, the music or the misery? People worry about kids playing with guns, or watching violent videos, that some sort of culture of violence will take them over. Nobody wotrties about kids listening to thousands, literally thousands of songs about heartbreak, rejection, pain, misery, and loss. Did I listen to pop music because I was miserable? Or was I miserable because I listened to pop music?” : coming at an inopportune : time for me. I recently ended : things with my first long-term : relationship and I finally got : to see what all the hoo-ha : surrounding major breakups is : about. For those of you who’ve yet to experience a breakup, my : acar radio, breaking up is : basically the worst. But you know what I : realized isn’t the worst? : Having a bunch of rad friends : around to cheer you up and : having a place like this here : newspaper to fall back on in : times of melodramatic misery. : Unintentionally bragging here, : I’ve always been a “the gin and : tonic is half-full” kind of guy : and I’m dealing my shift in : relationship status the best : possible way: by acknowledging : itand moving on. For those : of you heading into the love : : holiday solo, here’s some advice : : to go with your cinnamon : hearts. Give it a cry (or even : give it two, if you’re feeling —High Fidelity : generous), go listen to Beyoncé : afew times, and spend those : would-be holiday dollars on : something nice for yourself. : Like an animal onesie. The worst thing you can do : after a breakup is find yourself : thinking about the “how : only advice to you is to continue : : not experiencing them. It : doesn’t matter if you're ina : relationship, playing drums ina : bluegrass band, or even just an : AM signal seeping in through comes,” the “what ifs,” and the : “boohoos.” They’re not doing : anyone any good and you’re : wasting precious thought-time : with your brain. The second : worst thing you can do is watch : the current critical darling : Her, which is as absolutely : depressing as it is well-done. : Ifyou can avoid doing both of : these things, I promise you'll be : in good company. Regardless of how you : feel, the world, no matter : how strongly you believe : the contrary, will continue : to operate as it always has. I : hope you all have an enjoyable : reading break and I'll see : everyone at the other end of the : love tunnel. So it goes, Tacey Gibb Editor-in-chief I The 2013 audited financial statements are available in room 1020. ! © Getloknowus! © The Other Press has been Douglas College’s student newspaper since 1976. 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