ampus news EDITOR DENNIS PAGE THE DAILY VOICE, THURSDAY, NOV 29, 2012 3 Gut-feeling investment not advised Canadians rely too often on their emotions rather than economic advice, says new BMO survey By MICHAEL LETENDRE the majority of Canadians make their investment decisions, accord- ing to a survey by the Bank of Montre- al. The BMO Psychology of Investing Report found that 40 percent of Canadi- ans say emotions play a factor when making investing decisions, and that two-thirds of people cannot control their emotions when investing. Langara economics department chair Scott McLean said emotions are hard to master when making an invest- ment, like buying a house, because of the consequences involved. “If you make a mistake on picking the type of gum you buy, who cares? It’s probably not going to matter. But with financial decisions, these are ones that have the potential to make a big impact on your life,” he said. McLean said people will rely on their gut instincts to make decisions rather than on statistics, and that gets people into trouble. “People are going to make the wrong choices more often than not,” he said. “There’s lots of ways we can make deci- sions in a biased manner, and that can run us into a lot of problems” McLean’s advice for people looking to make investments is to seek out someone with financial expertise for advice, but to be careful that you choose. “Make sure the person giving us our advice is not relying on their gut in- stinct either, which can happen,” he said. McLean also has advice for people about to make a major purchase. “If you can, walk away for some time, and have that time to consider so youre not acting on impulse or emo- tion.” Business student Dan Kogan runs his own apparel and accessory busi- ness, Gotwood Apparel, and he said that proper research is the key to mak- ing good decisions. “T think that people aren’t as know!- edgeable as they should be. If you’re ignorant when you’re investing, you’re going to lose your money.” On letting emotions affect financial decsions, Kogan said, “Never cry for money, because money won’t cry for you.” For more information on Gotwood Apparel, go to www.facebook.com/Got- woodapparel. Fee: and impulse determine how Investing based on emotional feel- ings, rather than sound economic advice can lead to frustration. Ac- cording to the Bank of Montreal, too many Canadians invest this way. Do Langara Students Masturbate ? I) 72.5 %- Yes | | 22.5%-No L 5 % - No Answer Students please themselves Curious researchers explore the intimate side of Langara College By KATJA DE BOCK is is a very touchy subject, but some Langara students, even those in a relationship, mastur- bate at least twice a week. That’s one of the surprising results of a survey conducted by statistics stu- dents last week. The survey dealt with the masturbation habits of Langara students in a relationship compared to those who are single. “T was most surprised that so many women responded,” said Tanille Geib, one of four students in the 1123 begin- ners statistics course who conducted the survey. Geib distributed candy in order to convince students to answer the ques- tionnaire. A total of 80 people, 44 fe- male and 36 male, filled in the anony- mous survey. Geib, who admits she has a domi- nant personality, came up with the idea of masturbation. The upcoming creative writing grad will use some of the data in an article for the erotic online magazine Corset. Geib also has an erotic cook book com- ing up soon. Shila Faqirzada, one of the other stu- dents on Geib’s team, was surprised to see that 15.25 per cent of students in a relationship masturbate at least twice a week. However, it was less surprising that singles have a higher frequency of mas- turbation. “Tt was actually interesting that stu- dents were willing to participate and answer,” said Faqirzada. The survey contained 11 questions including “Do you masturbate?”, “Do you use any sex toys?” and “Have you ever mutually masturbated with a part- ner?” More than 70 per cent of surveyed people said they masturbate, while 22.5 per cent declined and five per cent did not answer the question. Less than one quarter of students in a relationship mutually masturbate, 1 compared to 17.50 per cent of singles. The stats also suggested that people y) who answered yes to mutual masturba- tion were more likely to own sex toys. toys? If she were to do the project again, 3 said Geib, she would have been more precise, offering more variables in gen- der, sexual orientation and relation- ship status. For example, when asked about gender, Langara students could only answer male or female, whereas transgendered, intersexual and two- spirit should have been offered, too, said Geib. SURVEY Questions Do you masturbate? Do you use se Have you mutually masturbated with a partner? Season of giving arrives at the college Campus staff collect and distribute holiday generousity for the school’s less finacially well off By SIMONE PFEIFFER to give out approximately 30 ham- pers to help families in need this Christmas. Jan Smith, associate registrar, re- cords and registration, who is organiz- ing the program this year, said what they require for donations varies. “It really depends on the families’ needs. We provide the department with a wish list from the family. Food ideas and gift cards for groceries are encouraged,” she wrote in an email. Smith said Langara has been run- ning the program for years and be- lieves it has grown. “Departments love getting involved and helping the Langara community,” she said. The hampers are given to single par- ents who are identified from a list of potential recipients from the bursary applications. T: financial aid department hopes Josephine Lee, a third-year nursing student, said she hadn’t heard of the program before but that she supports it because it helps people who are having a tough time financially. Debra Scott, an instructor in the English department, has participated in the program for the last few years. She said some volunteers collect funds from all members in the depart- ment and then go shopping for items to include in the hampers. According to Scott, the 45-member department usually raises hundreds of dollars each year - enough for one or two hampers. “We usually hold a wrap fest,” she added, where everyone from the de- partment gets together to fill the ham- pers. When asked whether she’s seeing more students in difficulty this year over last, she said it was difficult to say. “It depends on what you define as needy. There are different kinds of needs students face,” she said. “IT do know I have several] single-par- ent families,” she said, but added that they don’t discuss their financial situa- tion. Students interesting in making do- nations can contact the Finacial Aid Department in the “A” building SALVATION ARMY photo Many volunteers spend hours sorting items and filling Christmas hampers for the less fortunate.