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THIS WEEK AT KING'S
September 1-7, 2014
I got so excited as I was about to start this TWAK because I thought it was my tenth one but then I realized that I’m an idiot and numbered one of my TWAKs “2b” and so this is the eleventh. Great.
I also realized this week that I’ve been spelling “THURSDAY” wrong in the weather since at least the beginning of the year. Seriously, does anyone read that weather? Emma works so hard on it!
Disappointment number three of this week: still no cuneiform selfies. If it doesn’t happen this week I’m going to have to do it myself.
My roommates are playing Wrecking Ball and I’m really really sick and all I want is to make some curry popcorn for a snack but I can’t taste anything. Ugh. That’s all.
J
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WEATHER with Emma
This week, Emma says "I've been elected onto the KTS exec, so if you see me make a big deal about it."
Emma Steen is a regular reader of the weekly weather who graciously puts together this detailed and emotional forecast. Look out for more in-depth and personal accounts of what it is like to be her in an upcoming TWAK.
MONDAY - Cloudy. High of 18, low of 7. Because the Maritimes is jokes. Welcome Frosh!
TUESDAY - More clouds. Surprise, y'all.
WEDNESDAY - Apparently it's going to get up to "20" and be "sunny". But we'll see.
THURSDAY - Ditto on Wednesday only slightly colder.
FRIDAY - My personal fave, high of 14 and a low of 2. Lol.
SATURDAY - Jumping all the way back up to 17 degrees.
SUNDAY - Probably equally crap.
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THINGS TO ANNOUNCE
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR COUNCILLOR POSITIONS
At Council today, both our External Vice-President Katie Douglas and Board of Governors Representative Anika Roberts-Stahlbrand stepped down from their positions. We thank them one gazillion times for all of their incredible work with the Union, and wish them luck in whatever they take on next! Due to the timing of these resignations, a by-election for both positions will be held next week, and nominations are open effective immediately. For more info, head on over to http://ksu.ca/elections http://ksu.ca/elections
Super important FYI: Fall Councillor Elections (for First Year Rep, Arts Rep, Science Rep, Journalism Rep, and Member-at-Large) are unaffected by this by-election and will take place as usual in the week before Thanksgiving. Go GeT yOuR nOmZ oN!!
KSU FALL GENERAL MEETING
The event of the year is here, folks. Get ready for democracy as you’ve never seen it before. At this meeting we’ll chat about the budget, we’ll be amazed by fascinating Bylaw Reviews, and we’ll elect so many committees it’ll leave you longing for last year’s thirteenth Council meeting. Stay tuned for more GM news this week!
EMSS MAILING LISZT
Meg says: 1. Subscribe to our mailing list. 2. Second years interested in being a representative for their year on the EMSS executive should send us an email at emss.kings@gmail.com. WOOHOO EMSS WOW.
UNCONSCIOUS COLLECTIVE VOCAL ENSEMBLE
The Unconscious Collective Vocal Ensemble is the King's/Dal a cappella group, and is on the lookout for more awesome, talented members to join us this year! E-mail: exec.unconsciouscollective@gmail.com for more information and to sign up for an audition time slot!
Audition times are as follows:
Friday, September 19th from 4-6pm, at the Archibald Room on King's Campus
Saturday, September 20th from 2-5pm, at the MacAloney Room on Dal Campus
Sunday, September 21st from 2-4pm. at the Archibald Roomon King's Campus
KSU HEALTH PLAN OPT-OUT DEADLINE IS ALMOST UPON US
The deadline to opt out of the KSU Health Plan is September 19!! Yes, that’s THIS Friday. It’s super easy to do, just head over to DalOnline, log in, and opt out! Not sure if you should opt out, or didn’t even know that you had a health plan? Take a look at our handy-dandy info-page right here and read all about it.
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 15
ARE YOU FYP-ING KIDDING
Wardy, 9PM
This party is apparently going to be “REAL LIFE”. Check out the deets.
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 17
HALIBURTON SOCIETY FIRST MEETING OF THE YEAR
Chapel, 9PM
Now that everyone is settled in for the new year, the Haliburton Society will be holding their very first meeting! The theme for this meeting is “change”, so bring any piece of writing you think suits this theme or don't bring anything at all and just enjoy the lovely atmosphere! As always, wine and cheese will be provided (WOW YOU HAD ME AT WINE I AM DEFINITELY GOING TO THIS). Looking forward to seeing all of you on Wednesday! P.S. WEAR YOUR ROBES.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18
EXTERNAL ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING
Manning Room, 4:30PM
Come get involved with KSU campaigns! The committee’s first meeting is here at last! The External Action Committee organizes events, writes letters, makes posters, chants slogans, and eats snacks, all promoting campaigns supported by the Union. The very best part is that as an open committee; ANY and EVERY King’s student can join. It’s a great and simple way to get involved with the KSU. Questions? Hit up externalvp@ksu.ca.
SUSTAINABILITY KING’S MEETING
Manning Room, 6:30PM
Sustainability King’s is so cool, I’m green with envy. This meeting might be the most fun you have all week. They’re going to talk about what they’re doing, where they’re going, and there “may” be snacks. Not only that, but there will “definitely” be SustKing’s swag. #reducereuserecyclereswag
DANCE COLLECTIVE WEEKLY WORKSHOP NUMBER ONE - JAZZ
Dance Studio, King’s Gym, 8:30PM
The Dance Collective is super super excited to announce the first of their weekly workshops! To kick off the season (pun intended (hellz yeah that pun was intended you Dance Collective scoundrels you, it’s hilarious!)), we will be Jazz-ing it up with the lovely Megan Norland. No experience necessary! We encourage anyone and everyone who is interested in leaping and soaring and turning or just trying something new to come participate in a fun hour of Jazz technique and choreography. Materials needed: yourself, clothes you can move in, water, and of course, jazz hands.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19
CSP SOCIETY MEETING
Wardroom, 3PM
Wowza. The CSP Society is holding a meeting to choose their Executive. What else will happen at this meeting? Will there be snacks? Will it devolve into an Early Haps CSParty? Show up to find out!
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DRIVES YOU TO SHOPPING CENTRES
Quad, 10AM
From 10 to 4, the King’s Alumni Association is delighted to offer drives to local shopping centres or grocery stores for students living in residence. For any students wishing to purchase larger items, too bulky to drag home on the bus or carry 30km with your roommates, here’s your chance! Sign-up sheets are located outside the Advancement Office, directly across the hall from the KSU office. If you’re not big on written sign-ups, contact Kathy Miller at kathy.miller@ukings.ca or at 902 422-1271 ext.152. Ride on, King’s.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21
MODERN GRASS QUARTER
Chapel, 7:30PM
The Modern Grass Quartet, Halifax's premier bluegrass and improvisational band, will perform at the King's Chapel! Admission is by donation (suggested donation $10), with all proceeds going to St. George's YouthNet, an organization in Halifax's North End that provides various programs and lunches to disadvantaged children. This is the first concert in the Chapel's annual Concert Series. Past performers have included Old Man Luedecke, Catherine MacLellan, Olympic Symposium, Amelia Curran, Thom Swift, Al Tuck, and Liars on Fire. See you all there!
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#FREECALORIES
THE ONE AND ONLY AMAZING LOADED LADLE
Tuesday-Thursday, 1PM-“when the food runs out”
It’s back!! The Loaded Ladle is a non-profit cooperative of students and community members, dedicated to providing healthy fresh food to as many people as possible. They serve free vegan lunches every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday starting at 1PM. GO GET YOUR LADLE ON.
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K-S-NEWS - COUNCIL UPDATES
Today we had our first Council meeting of the year!
Highlights included ratifying 22 societies, learning that the Unconscious Collective Vocal Ensemble is a play on Jung’s collective unconscious, funding the Foreign Film Society, the KTS, the Haliburton Society, and others, and paying some summer honoraria!
Read all about it on the live blog RIGHT HERE.
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A HAIKU BY ZAC
alone, barely biking
regretting all the things I
did while in Poland
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