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“You’re no more a guitarist after playing Guitar Hero than you are an MD after playing Dr. Mario” Why video games give kids false hope arts & culture  page 15

Can boobs University’s “essential services” in jeopardy campus news  page 7 really sell cars? news  page 2 October 23, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 02 NNeewsws

Hey ladies: not ready Federal NDP candidate “Does the sight of young, supple, There’s a to pop out a baby? reflects on Harper’s undulating bodies make just a bit byelection going on? You’re part of a favourite veggies and of drool pool at the corner of your Sure fooled me! growing trend other election travesties mouth?“ Us too

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tt Melody Morrissette » [email protected] e dyksman e “There can be sexual representations Copy and style editor representations that are Ashley Holmes » [email protected] are dumbing down Photo Editor OK when a woman looks Mark Reimer » [email protected] society, say critics; the like she’s in charge and News assignment editor Toban Dyck » [email protected] answer lies in variety not being exploited News production editor Ksenia Prints » [email protected] Ksenia Prints and you see all of her.” Arts and culture editor News production editor –Katie Haig-Anderson, Aaron Epp » [email protected] University of Winnipeg Womyn’s Comments Editor Centre co-ordinator Devin Morrow [email protected] ith the influx of advertisements » leading up to the holiday season, Sports editor Joshua Boulding [email protected] feminists are concerned with the » limitedW representation of women on the Listings co-ordinator Curran Faris [email protected] pages of magazines. » “There is a very narrow representation of Beat reporter Dan Huyghebaert [email protected] female bodies in terms of age, size and eth- » Katie Haig-Anderson, co-ordinator of the campus Womyn’s Centre, believes that “most people are not nicity,” said Mebbie Bell, a professor of wom- Beat reporter really aware [of an ad] being sexist or they are so used to it they don’t question it.” Joe Kornelsen [email protected] en’s studies at the University of Alberta, who » specializes in the representations of women Beat reporter products,” she said. there’s no reason for it to be [there], it’s unre- Sandy Klowak [email protected] in popular culture. » “Sex sells,” said Katie Haig-Anderson, co- lated to women’s bodies or women’s health, “It represents all of the aspects of privilege Beat reporter ordinator for the University of Winnipeg they’re just using these women to sell,” said Andrew McMonagle [email protected] in our society… but it certainly doesn’t rep- » Womyn’s Centre. Haig-Anderson. “Most people are not really resent the population we live in.” According to Medwyduk, marketers aware of it being sexist, or they are so used to Craig Medwyduk, a partner at Guppy themselves decide on particular advertise- it they don’t question it.” CONTRIBUTORS: Alex Garcia, Wesley Flett Johnston, Design, a marketing and graphic design firm Michael Hancharyk, Michael hancharyk, Will Dumont, ment representations, as they mostly receive Bell feels the advertising world is slowly in downtown Winnipeg, agrees advertise- Laurel Hogan, Cory Falvo, Robery Huynh, Cindy Titus, only loose guidelines from their clients. progressing away from sexism. ments could better reflect reality. Colin Vandenberg, J. Williamez, Matt Schaubroeck, Matt Medwyduk feels tasteful representations “Over the past 20 years there’s been a lot Prepost, John Cunningham, Holly Rose, Noni Brynjolson, “We can alter photos as much as we want of women are honest ones. of change, we do see increases in the diver- Graça Resendes, Ian Bawa, Jennifer Pawluk, Kenton to make people look perfect, but that would Smith, Hannah Larking, Kevin Chaves, Tom Asselin, “Something that’s common every day and sity of representation,” she said. be lying,” he said. Marko Bilandzjia, Scott Christiansen, Mike Collins, Adam people connect with it, not a fantasy,” he An example of a positive portrayal of Peleshaty, Brad Pennington, Jo Villaverde, Justine Milton, “As communicators, we have the responsi- said. women is the Dove Campaign for Real Antoinette Dyksman bility to not mess people’s minds up.” Haig-Anderson agrees. She doesn’t think Beauty. According to Bell, its true power The Uniter is the official student newspaper of the University of This resonates well with Bell. She speaks sexual ads should be banned, but feels there lies in its ability to reflect Dove’s target audi- Winnipeg and is published by Mouseland Press Inc. Mouseland of volumes of research, all reflecting the Press Inc. is a membership based organization in which students are more positive ways of broadcasting the ence: it represents the women who would be and community members are invited to participate. For more destructive effects of advertisements on message. buying the company’s products as a diverse, information on how to become a member go to www.uniter.ca, or young women. Bombarded with unrealis- call the office at 786-9790. 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Maureen Tapatai Susanne Mutter Jamie Sullivan Fourth year business Stay-at-home mom Janitor, Perimeter Aviation Mouseland Press Board of Directors: “If a woman chooses to be “It would be nice to see women “They shouldn’t be putting a David EisBrenner (chair), Mary Agnes Welch, advertised, that’s her choice. It’s not used as sex symbols all woman in a bikini to sell a car. It Rob Nay, Nick Tanchuk, Brian Gagnon, Devin King, about freedom of choice. It’s the time. Some advertisers are seems sexist, like those date line never phased me to see women making a concerted effort to commercials.” Meg McGimpsey, Ben Zorn, Kelly Ross (UWSA), objectified.” portray women realistically, like Scott Nosaty the Dove campaign.” For inquiries e-mail: [email protected]

Jewanjod-Singh Bhullar Rolando Chiola Sam Bo Cover Image First year business Cook, The Bourbon Café Third year religion & geography “It’s business. The main “That’s the way it is. It doesn’t “The trend is for less clothing, A selection from “12 Inch motive in advertising is to really matter to me.” but it depends on what ad you attract people. It’s positive for look at. It’s an ongoing issue, but Art” (www.12inchart.com), the business to use women. it’s been stagnant. No progress (But) the main motive should really.” showing at the Graffiti be to present the qualities of the product.” Gallery until Nov. 7. Photo by Mark Reimer. Ne w s As s i g n m e n t Ed i t o r : To b an Dy c k contact: [email protected] The Uniter October 23, 2008 E-m a i l : Ne w s @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 News 03 Fa x : 783-7080 Local The death of the free press Canadian media. Journalists and a reporter for the News Briefs Media “Canwest has greatly reduced Winnipeg Free Press, also com- Compiled by Wesley Flett Johnston the number of journalists on pay- mented on the centralization centralization roll, meaning that they have less process. resources to produce news which “When it comes to tape sharing Infill Program is damaging ultimately results in bad journal- or national editorials you tend to funds new house ism,” said Sampert. “On top of come across very basic journalis- As part of a new Infill Housing accountability cutting down on actual people tic problems. For example, some- Initiative, a Spence area bungalow working for the company, they thing that is relevant in Toronto that has fallen into disrepair will be in Canada have also been called out for using and reflects the ideas and values torn down and replaced by a new national editorials and committing of Torontonians may not be as re- home. tape sharing.” flective of the people in Winnipeg The initiative is designed to grant Alex Garcia National editorials mean that or Saskatchewan where the same low income families the chance to Volunteer staff local Canwest newspapers have ar- article is being published and own affordable houses, as part of ticles, or even entire pages, identi- printed.” the city’s ongoing effort to revitalize cal to other Canwest papers across This diminishes the diversity of downtown. It has built more than 30 he Winnipeg Free Press strike infill houses to date.

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ries or features and are unable to centre. us Tin Canada. reported Freepressonstrike.com. adapt to local demographics. Tape The Canadian Radio-television and Although the Free Press remains To qualify as a low income family sharing refers to sharing of video Telecommunications Commission Shannon Sampert, a politics professor under the program, potential buyers one of the only independently- between various stations. (CRTC), the government agency owned daily papers in Canada who specializes in media studies, must make less than $50,000 per The problem isn’t distinct to regulating Canadian media, has year. today, increasing centralization believes tape sharing and the publication just media conglomerations. The attempted to staunch the monopoli- of national editorials decrease job throughout the country is poorly zation of the media by certain actors. affecting journalists’ ability to do “Something that is opportunities for reporters. Kelly House given But their efforts have been met with second chance their jobs. criticism and even given a “failing relevant in Toronto centralized media markets, with Winnipeg’s historic building’s Media centralization has been grade” by Rabble News, an alterna- 75 per cent of all private television committee has decided against ongoing in Canada for more than ... may not be as tive online news source. stations owned by five companies tearing down the Exchange District’s 30 years, resulting in three com- In his article “New CRTC diver- Kelly House. reflective of the and 60 per cent of all newspapers panies owning most respectable sity policy gets a failing grade” on The decision was made after David owned by three companies. media outlets and changing the people in Winnipeg Rabble.ca, Michael Lithgow elabo- Rich, the house’s owner, requested An example that both Sampert way news is interpreted by people. rates on how the CRTC’s “diversity the building on 88 Adelaide Street be or Saskatchewan and Welch gave was the Canwest Yet the companies behind these of voices” policy attempts to put a de-listed from its current status as a monopolization of Vancouver, practices are facing very few reper- where the same Band-Aid on a much larger wound. heritage building for demolition. where it owns three of the daily cussions. The most obvious example article is being TheCRTC refused to cap how many Although the decision to keep newspapers. Under the new policy the building could be overturned in recent history is Canwest Global media outlets any given company published and printed.” enacted by the CRTC, Canwest is by the city’s Planning and Property Communications Corp., the media could own in a particular market, prohibited from buying any more Development Committee, the empire owned by the Asper family. –Mary Agnes Welch, instead stating in its public notice media outlets, yet is allowed to Winnipeg Free Press reported Cindy Canwest did not return phone calls Canadian Association “it will not approve applications continue their complete control of Tugwell of Heritage Winnipeg is before publication. of Journalists president for a change in the effective con- daily news. optimistic the building will remain. Canwest owns several broad- trol” of media outlets that “would There are groups fighting for a She said there are enough parking casting networks, including Global result in one person being in a po- freer media in Canada, namely the lots downtown and the city should TV, as well as newspapers, five mag- Free Press strike proves that any sition to effectively control the de- cherish its heritage by protecting its Campaign for Democratic Media. azines, an online news portal and a owner who is solely out to make livery of programming services in architecture. national newswire. a profit can damage the quality of that market.” To find out how you can help Rich claims that after having been University of Winnipeg poli- reporting. The problem with this, accord- the process for a more representa- repeatedly broken into, Kelly House tics professor Shannon Sampert Mary Agnes Welch, president ing to Lithgow, is that Canada al- tive and democratic media, visit has fallen into disrepair. said Canwest is guilty of cutting of the Canadian Association of ready has one of the world’s most Democraticmedia.ca. corners in a manner rarely seen in Calendar provides ultimate defence Manitobans can now defend themselves against anything from crime to cancer through the free Transit fare hike marginalizes poor 2009 Protect Yourself calendar. The calendar contains information “This case, it’s a little on how consumers can guard Nickel trickier,” she said of the themselves against cancer-related health fraud, as well as other smaller increase. “Nobody important money management increase hits ever wants to increase any lessons. fee.” Also included in the calendar is low-income Gerbasi agreed that it information for seniors, tips from is the working poor who Crime Stoppers Manitoba and gift earners get hit hardest by these certificate information. types of increases. She said The calendars are available in hardest, poverty needs to be dealt French and English. with on a broader scale, in For a copy, call 204 945 3800 or say critics which the province should 1-800-782-0067 (toll-free), or go to

c the Canadian Consumer Information ory falvo ory have a large role. The city’s proposed in- Gateway at Consumerinformation.ca. creases would raise full, Sandy Klowak handi-transit, reduced and Debate over Goldeyes’ Beat reporter senior cash fare by five home temporarily settled cents, full and handi-tran- Canwest Park, home of the sit tickets by five cents and Winnipeg Goldeyes, is now back under he city proposed a reduced and senior tickets municipal control. five cent bus fare by three cents. Riverside Park, a not-for-profit company, had been renting the land increase last week spoke against the increase system. He is concerned that It would also increase all thatT has critics worried for years. When it recently came to to city council members “There’s no basis for rising fares will make the types of full, handi-transit about transit accessibil- light that Riverside Park had paid last week. Ternette is con- increased bus fare if the transit system too expen- and reduced passes by the almost nothing for use of the land, ity for Winnipeg’s low-in- cerned that this increase, service is not going to in- sive for those who depend equivalent of five cents an intense dispute over taxes owed come residents. though small, will greatly crease,” he said. on it most. per full-cash fare. Senior erupted. “The increase is neces- affect low-income resi- David Northcott, ex- “Public transit needs passes and tickets will be The battle resulted in $233,000 in sary to offset higher fuel dents who depend on tran- ecutive coordinator for to be accessible to all,” he increased to remain at 50 land taxes waived. and operating costs,” Ken sit service. Winnipeg Harvest, shares said. per cent of full fare. Although CBC reported six Allen, spokesperson for “Any increase affects the Ternette’s concern. His or- However, city council- The increase went to councillors had called the province to Winnipeg Transit, said. poor,” he said. ganization sees firsthand lor Jenny Gerbasi (Fort council for approval on investigate the relationship between A one cent per litre fuel Ternette does not see the challenges that many Rouge-East Fort Garry), a Oct. 22 but vote results the Goldeyes baseball team and the City of Winnipeg, the premier denied increase costs Winnipeg the need for higher fare if deal with in the face of ris- long-time advocate of af- were unknown before The Transit an extra $150,000 Uniter’s press time. the request. Winnipeg Transit is tak- ing transportation costs. fordable, sustainable tran- Riverside Park management stated a year, Allen said. While ing in more revenue from “People take the [extra sit, was unsure last week soaring gas prices increase Students concerned about the issue likely will not be challenged increased ridership. In ad- fare] money out of their on whether or not to sup- the increase are invited again, at least until baseball season ridership, it also puts a dition, Ternette is not im- food budget because it’s port the increase. strain on the budget. to write to their city resumes. pressed with results from the only flexible part of Gerbasi strongly op- councillors. Nick Ternette, a commu- the city’s proposed im- their income,” Northcott posed last year’s 25 cent nity and political activist, provements to the transit explained. fare hike. October 23, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 04 neNewsws Women in waiting iour scores at ages four to five than did chil- More Canadian women dren born to mothers aged 25 to 29. Some are concerned if the children of choosing to postpone older mothers are getting adequate attention and care. Christine Lacy, a 72-year-old re- their first baby tired nurse, is among those worried. “It’s easier when you’re young. It’s more of Michael Hancharyk a hardship to start your family and do things with them [later on]. When you’re older, you Volunteer staff “Looking at are set in your lifestyle and it’s pretty hard to women in change.” ore Canadian women are choos- But others believe socio-economic changes ing to postpone childbirth despite the workforce, in the lives of women have actually made it rumoured risks, but babies born 20 years easier to wait. Mto older mommies don’t differ much from “Looking at women in the workforce, those of younger mothers. ago women in 1987 to now, 20 years ago women were Over the last 20 years, the average age of were seen seen as uteruses,” Megan Larson, a third year first-time moms rose from 27 to 29.3, re- women’s and gender studies student at the ported Statistics Canada. as uteruses.” University of Manitoba, said. “Now they’re on a much more capable level of being vi- And while birth rates in Canada are rising, -Megan Larson, women aged 30 to 34 are the ones rearing able in the workforce, and having careers is University encouraged.” more first-borns than any other age bracket of Manitoba – a first in Canadian history. “Women are feeling pressure and don’t student Lisa Cranwill became a first-time mother know if they can handle it at a young age. at 31. She thinks the standards of mother- cory falvo For the first time in history, women have the hood have changed in the last few years. ability to run for president, or be CEO of a “When I was 11 years old, we were talking 15-month-old Anison. 35 or over) did not differ significantly from company. Women shouldn’t feel the femi- about the year 2000, (saying) ‘I’m going to In 1987, women aged 35 and up comprised children born to mothers aged 25 to 29 in nine obligation of reproducing – that is no be 24 and married!’” Cranwill said. only 4 per cent of the first births bracket; by health, behaviour and cognitive outcomes, longer a marker of your womanhood,” she But she couldn’t imagine having a baby 2005, the rate had grown to 11 per cent. found another Statistics Canada study. said. that young now. At the same time, the proportion of first The children of older mothers were none- Cranwill agrees improvements in the fi- “In my early 20s I wouldn’t have been as births occurring among women in their early theless more likely to sit up by themselves at nancial situation of women have contrib- ready. I’ve matured. Now I’m ready to have 30s increased from 15 to 26 per cent. a later age, had scored slightly lower on the uted to this rise. a family.” In the face of health concerns, the first- motor and social development scale at ages “Stay-at-home moms were the norm; not Cranwill is now the proud mother of born children of these older mothers (aged two to three, and had lower positive behav- a lot of moms worked,” she said. Equipping a handywoman Empowering tool line transcends gender stereotypes

Andrew McMonagle “[Critics] Beat reporter generally come around tool company catering specially designed, smaller pieces to women when they is attempting to break away from realize we’re Agender stereotypes. Katie Haig-Anderson, co-ordinator of the empowering.” University of Winnipeg’s Womyn’s Centre, -Lori Mitchell, was skeptical at first. Her initial reaction was Tomboy Tools Canada to question why a woman can’t use the same tools as men. “I warmed to it as I read,” she said. “I’m Mitchell is not phased by the opponents turned off by the name. It’s kind of childish, of TBT. like you have to be a certain type of woman “They generally come around when they to use tools.” realize we’re empowering,” said Mitchell. She begrudgingly added this business idea The tools are often sold in group parties, is “kind of a great thing.” much the same way as Tupperware used to Tomboy Tools (TBT) have smaller, er- be and sex toys are now. The parties are a gonomically designed tools to better suit way for women to get together in a comfort- smaller bodies. Lori Mitchell, president of able environment to learn about the tools, TBT Canada, wants the tools to be as em- not just to be sold on the features. The par- powering as possible. ties include a quick course on using tools. “The last socially acceptable form of sex- Fiona Green, chair of women’s and gen- ism is to say ‘my husband does that,’” she der studies at the U of W, easily saw the posi- said. “We’ve seen women break down in tive side of TBT. tears [of joy] from using a drill for the first “They (the women) are taught how to time.” use the tools rather than having to go into TBT come mostly in pink, but didn’t start a hardware store,” she said. “There’s been a that way. shift in our appreciation of tools. It says to “The pink hammer was designed for the women – you can do this, it’s fun.” Hammer Out Breast Cancer campaign,” Not just sold in party format, some stores Diane Eisler, a sales representative for TBT, have started carrying them. said. “TBT started their line in blue to dis- “I had one customer come in who said associate from other pink tools that were you don’t need to sell things like this for crap. It was popular demand that brought women,” said Jim Chapryk, manager at the out the pink line after people saw the pink Pollock’s Hardware co-op. He disagreed. hammer.” “We carry them because it makes sense.” Mitchell said the pink tools outsell the For more information, check out the TBT other colours twenty-to-one. website Tomboytools.ca. Ne w s As s i g n m e n t Ed i t o r : To b an Dy c k contact: [email protected] The Uniter October 23, 2008 E-m a i l : Ne w s @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 Fa x : 783-7080 Nneews 05

Central Park gets revamped International 50 years ago.” News Briefs Fountain Smith said people will Compiled by Brooke Dmytriw gets facelift come from all over the city to use the park. Nine-year-old acts as “It is time that the peo- designated driver in new park ple in the area have a first- TORONTO: A nine-year-old girl was rate place,” Smith said. caught driving after her drunken plans mother asked her to be her designated But even with the an- driver. ticipated facelift, Smith The woman was charged with Dan Huyghebaert is worried about safety in a traffic violation for having her underage daughter drive her home. Beat reporter Central Park. Reuters reported police stated the “I think it’s important mother was trying to be responsible to have a community- after consuming too much alcohol at ne of Winnipeg’s minded police presence,” a social function. most infamous Police pulled the girl over after Smith said. parks is about to noticing how small the driver was while she drove slowly along rural Ross McGowan, presi- reimer mark getO a $4.5 million facelift, dent and CEO of Centre Ontario roads. but safety in the area still Venture Development remains a concern. Corporation, said the proj- Rabbits plague Mandela’s If you noticed the his- former prison island ect is a major step in the re- toric Waddell Fountain in Architect Bob Somers is behind Central Park’s new playful design, which aims to provide neighbourhood CAPE TOWN, South Africa: Robben vitalization of downtown. Island, the prison home to Nelson Central Park is missing, do children and adults alike with an escape from everyday life. “If you increase the Mandela for 18 years, is closed due to a not panic. The celebrated rabbit infestation. value of the green space, gothic fountain is being The island will close for two weeks you increase the value of artificial turf in the park. restored in anticipation of “If you increase the value of while thousands of rabbits are the surrounding proper- The turf might be more removed. According to the Associated Central Park’s renewal, an- ties,” McGowan said. environmentally friendly the green space, you increase Press, the animals have overrun the nounced in June. island off the coast of South Africa, The park’s conceptual than grass. Harvey Smith, city coun- threatening its minimal vegetation plans, which were unveiled “It’s made of recyclable the value of the surrounding and buildings. cillor for Daniel McIntyre, at an open house at Knox material and easier to main- Robben Island Museum is one of the contributed $50,000 to- properties.” country’s most famous tourist sites. United Church last week, tain,” Somers said. “It will wards the restoration of the include an expanded play also make it easier to install –Ross McGowan, Centre Venture fountain. The money came Hungry Iranians foil structure area for children. an ice-skating surface.” from a land dedication Guinness World Record “I love it when kids create While there will be an TEHRAN, Iran: Iran was unsuccessful fund given to each council- project. more. The city, the prov- their own environment,” active component to the in its attempt to enter the Guinness lor by the city. Programming for the ince and Centre Venture Book of World Records for the largest Bob Somers, landscape ar- park for the large youth Smith said he was over- park is still in the process have chipped in $1 million sandwich when spectators rushed in chitect for Scatliff, Miller population in the area, joyed to contribute some- of being finalized between each, while private dona- and ate it. and Murray Inc., the firm there will also be a focus on various organizations and tions completed the rest. The sandwich was consumed thing to the project. before Guinness World Records (GWR) behind the park redesign, adults, including an open city council. “Usually the suburbs Construction in the park representatives could finish measuring said. market. Centre Venture has it. Reuters reported that while dealing get something like this,” will begin in the spring of Somers is also looking McGowan said that 35 raised $4.5 million for the with their tape measures, bystanders Smith said. “The benches 2009 and finish by the end into installing a section of community organizations project and hopes to raise watching the event ran at the sandwich, should have been replaced were consulted for the of summer. consuming it within minutes. The 1,500-metre-long sandwich with 1,400 kilograms of ostrich and chicken meat was constructed in a park for public display. The event was recorded on video and Election 2008 the organizers plan on submitting the footage to Guinness for evaluation.

Forbidden gems fetch $175 million Post-election hangover YANGON, Myanmar: Despite a United States embargo, Myanmar sold US$175 million worth of gems in a 13-day auction. Elizabeth May The government-sponsored auction drew approximately 2,500 gem might not be in merchants from around the world. Most of the revenue came from the sale of jade; precious stones and office, but Green pearls were also on the block. In July 2008, President Bush placed party happy with an embargo on Myanmar, banning the import of gem stones from the country. The economic sanction was performance imposed due to the country’s record of human rights violations. Dan Huyghebaert The Canadian Pressreported gem Beat reporter sellers have not been significantly affected by the embargo because Chinese and Thai merchants act as middlemen in exporting the stones to hile the Green party the U.S. may have not won any seats in the election, Sex on the beach theyW are chalking it up to a positive illegal in Dubai c learning experience. falvo ory DUBAI, Uae: Two Brits were sentenced to three months in jail after “We increased our percent- they were found guilty of having sex age in the popular vote,” Brian on the beach. Timlick, Green party candidate for Michelle Palmer and Vince Acors One reason for the loss would “The parties in power are ben- could give the Conservatives a run Charleswood-St.James-Assiniboia, were arrested in July and charged be the majoritarian first-past-the- efiting from the current system,” for their money in that riding,” he with sex outside of marriage, public said post electoral system in Canada. she said. said, adding things changed when indecency and drunkenness. The two Timlick said he was also dis- supposedly met at an all-you-can- With seven per cent of the popular Allen Mills, professor of politics the Conservatives adopted their appointed that their leader, drink champagne brunch before the vote, the Green party would have at the U of W, who spoke at the Afghanistan platform. alleged incident took place. Elizabeth May, lost her bid to received 20 seats in Parliament same post-election forum, agreed. The Green party’s position was The judge did not elaborate on his oust Conservative candidate Peter in a proportional representation “It would take an extraordinary an exit from Afghanistan by 2009 verdict, as is customary in Dubai; McKay. he fined Palmer and Acors 1,000 system. act of statesmanship to change the and to remain only as a peacekeep- This was not due May’s lack of dirham ($272 US) and ordered their Timlick hopes the constant system,” he said. ing force. deportation after their sentences were media coverage. Shannon Sampert, stream of minority governments Instead, Speers thinks the Just before the election, the completed, reported the International politics professor at the University Herald Tribune. will help drive home the message Green party should have chosen Conservatives announced a pull of Winnipeg, said that May was the Despite the city’s presentation as of proportional representation. a more winnable seat in British out of by 2011. leader covered most by the media. a liberal Middle Eastern metropolis, “Ten per cent of the vote should Columbia. Timlick said the Green party public displays of affection are illegal “She fit the journalistic value of mean 10 per cent of the seats,” he “It would have been a major does not mind if other parties steal in Dubai as it adheres to conservative novelty,” said Sampert, who was Islam laws and customs. said. breakthrough for the Green party,” their platforms. speaking at a post-election forum Kim Speers, professor of po- she said. “It achieves the same goals as on campus. litical studies at the University of But Timlick thought the seat getting elected,” he said, point- “She is new and a woman,” she Manitoba, does not see a new elec- was winnable. ing out that the Liberals stole their said. toral system on the horizon. “Our statisticians said we Green Shift platform. October 23, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 06 Campus News Campus News Struggling with empties

sandy klo sandy didates are not clear on their roles rarium at the end of the year based Students’ to begin with. on merit.

w Directors represent specific Brown feels director positions association tries ak student groups on the Board of allow all students to have a voice at Directors and must be a part of the UWSA Board. to fill byelection that group, ranging from the sci- Candidate speeches will be held Oct. ence department to the Lesbian 24 at 12:30 p.m. in the Eckhardt seats; system Gay Bisexual Transgender * Gramatté Foyer. Polls will be open (LGBT*) community. They must at- Oct. 27 to 30 in the Riddell atrium. flawed, says tend Board of Directors meetings For more information on the candi- and sit on at least one standing dates, see the UWSA’s ad on page 8. student committee. Other duties include acting Sandy Klowak as liaison between interrelated Beat reporter groups and coordination of various UWSA byelection 2008 activities. Eight student director posi- Directors choose how much he annual student byelec- tions are up for grabs in this time they devote to their position tion is fast approaching, year’s byelection. Five people and what they do with it. They are but complicated rules and are running and all positions “If nobody runs [the paid a $500 honorarium for the Tmeagre pay are turning students year, regardless of hours worked. are uncontested. off. position is] appointed “You can get this position and Eight student director positions go on a free ride, or if you actually Candidates: in the University of Winnipeg by the Board [of care about this position you can do Education director Sabrina Students’ Association (UWSA) will Directors] and that’s so many things,” Aruljothi said. Deforest & Kyle J. Warnica be up for grabs from Oct. 27 to Geoff Brown, UWSA vice presi- 30. not democracy.” (running together) dent internal, admits the pay stops Candidates are scarce because Arts director Scott Price –Michael Rac, students from jumping at these many students simply aren’t aware Part-time/mature students’ UWSA elections commissioner positions. The honorarium isn’t of the UWSA and what it does, said director N/A much, especially for those who de- Vassan Aruljothi, former director International students’ director vote lots of time to their position. of student living and international N/A Such was the case for Aruljothi. students’ director. After his fall term as international Canadian Federation of “Mainly they can’t do anything Chief elections commissioner Michael Rac was doing his best to get at least students’ director last year, he re- Students’ liaison director because they don’t know what to one contestant per position, but candidates are only running in five of the eight signed to take a more lucrative po- Brock Gatien do.” positions, and none are contested. sition at the UWSA’s Soma Café. Adaptive services students’ Aruljothi feels the flexible na- “I have rent to pay,” he said. director Lori McLeish ture of the position and vague job make the electoral race exciting, Though the Elections Brown claims the flexible nature descriptions are problematic. Rac just wanted to have at least one Commission provides constant Director of student living of director positions doesn’t lend Despite challenges, it was up candidate for each, who would win support for candidates, it’s up to Victor Kaicombey well to a fixed hourly wage, calling to chief elections commissioner via yes/no votes. the candidates to address their stu- Business and economics it “really tricky.” Michael Rac and his staff to en- “If nobody runs they get ap- dent constituents on a more per- director N/A Aruljothi suggests a system that courage candidates to run. pointed by the Board [of Directors] sonal level, said Rac. allocates a potentially larger hono- Though contested positions and that’s not democracy,” he said. This may prove difficult if can- contact: [email protected] The Uniter October 23, 2008 Campus News 7

Campus minimizes career services Campus ernment for grant money.” Budget cuts The budget was written in News Briefs spring with no plans to fill the Compiled by Joe Kornelsen, Sandy challenge vacant positions in the CRC. Klowak and Toban Dyck Russell said that the lack of a University’s plan has to change and that they You have a friend request…from will be posting a position soon. the University of Winnipeg As new media is now the norm for many, the ability to provide However, the job won’t be the University of Winnipeg has heeded the call by same as the one vacated. It will essentials creating a Facebook page and a Facebook be entry-level pay but with the “The administration group whereby students can receive up-to- same duties. In the meantime, date information on the goings on at their Andrew McMonagle there is unused budget money is failing us.” A ndre school. Beat Reporter to consider. w “It is our responsibility to find better ways

-Abu Nazimul, University McM “The university puts that sal- to inform students about what’s happening ary back into the pot,” said of Winnipeg student ona on campus,” said Shawn Coates, director of g he university has tem- Russell. le marketing and communications at the U of W. porarily shut down its A lack of CRC staff means stu- New media is the primary means through career counselling cen- dents looking for help preparing With no one available at the Career Resource Centre to help him find a job, Abu Nazimul which students receive information anyway, Ttre, leaving job-hunting stu- so setting up on Facebook is just a start, their resumes or going for job is forced to navigate confusing job postings on the Career Centre’s cork boards alone. dents with few options. Worse interviews have nobody who can Coates said. Coates added a MySpace page is in the still, university staff admits there help them. There are many job While essential services are sources, which nobody is cur- works. aren’t enough funds to provide resource centres in Winnipeg, suffering, the university has been rently updating, for job info. students with essential services. but they expect the university to purchasing buildings and plan- Administration remains out- There is currently no personal cater to students. ning ambitious expansion plans wardly confident. Jolly Jumper for turtles counselling available for stu- “We don’t offer anything spe- such as the bus loop and green “The university is commit- pioneer a perfect 10 Todd Jones, a doctoral candidate at the dents seeking employment. cifically for students,” Jude Gaal, corridor. ted to keeping the CRC open “I made the decision for the University of British Columbia, was honored career counsellor at the Osborne “It appears as though the uni- and staffed,” Neil Besner, associ- as one of Popular Science magazine’s short term to suspend one- Job Resource Centre, said. “I’m versity is losing focus on stu- ate vice-president international, on-one counselling in favour “Brilliant 10” thanks to his work with turtles, upset it’s not there… that should dents, faculty and staff in favour said. reported CBC.ca, of developing the career fair,” be part of the university’s job of developing as a better busi- Colin Russell, registrar for the To voice concerns about the CRC, In an attempt to preserve the species, Jones to have someone there to help ness,” Barb Wilton, University of invented a Jolly Jumper-like contraption that University of Winnipeg, said. speak to Barb Wilton at the UWSA students.” Winnipeg Students’ Association allows leatherback turtles to be raised and offices, basement of the Bulman cen- The January career fair is being International student Abu vice-president advocate, said. studied in captivity. tre, or [email protected]. organized by Dinuk Dias, cur- Nazimul is one of many students There are positive, yet am- With only about 50,000 remaining, scientist rently the sole employee of the who tried to get counselling and biguous plans for student ser- fear the leatherback turtle become extinct. Career Resource Centre (CRC). Jones, along with his crew, has successfully was turned away. vices like the CRC. The U of How much is this costing? “We’ve lost three staff and “I was told they had to stop W alumni association is try- raised two turtles from hatchlings to due to that we’ve cut down some helping students directly. The ing to kick-start their mentor- In 2006/2007, the Manitoba 30-kilogram sea-ready creatures. services for the students,” Dias administration is failing us,” ship program, but Anna-Maria Council on Post-Secondary Left to their own devices, few leatherback said. Nazimul said. “Career counsel- turtles reach adulthood. Toppazzini, director of alumni Education approved a total of Jones is also credited with implementing a Russell said the budget is be- ling helped me with my resume affairs, said that it will be several hind the cuts. $181,500 over three years diet suitable for the turtle to survive. [in the past] and I recom- months before it starts. for Counselling and Career “We don’t have the funds to mended the services to many of Similarly, Russell plans to run all essential services. It’s an my friends.” have Dias back in a one-on-one Services at the University of The cardinal comet OK, I spy with my little eye something ongoing problem for the whole Administration is convinced capacity with students within a Winnipeg. Of this, $58,500 university.” that is... a solid icy core that has its own the shortage of staff will not be few weeks. was designated for in atmosphere. When asked what essential permanent. Until then, students have to services weren’t being funded, 2006/2007. Well if you guessed the Cardinal Comet, you “This is a short-term thing. rely on the sparse Career Centre Source: The Manitoba Council on Post-Secondary are correct. Russell said: “It’s a general state- We are posting a position soon,” cork boards beside Uplink in Education (COPSE) Annual Report 2006/2007 ment that the university is under According to CBC.ca, Robert Cardinal, a Russell said. the buffeteria, or the online re- researcher at the University of Calgary, funded... we’re pressing the gov- discovered a new Comet, which is now named in his honor. Boasting an age of about 5 billion years, the Cardinal Comet has spent the last 39 years traveling near Pluto, but Cardinal predicts Graduating into an economic slowdown that in early 2009 it should be visible using binoculars. Recession impacts Hugh Grant, Bike to the future students’ job University of Winnipeg Recently, bike to the future, a group of economics professor, says: motivated Winnipeggers whose primary prospects “We are seeing a short-term slow interest is to make the city bike friendly, down in a long-term growth pattern. held a forum in the University of Winnipeg’s Joe Kornelsen Depth and length depend Bulman centre. on government policy.” In a bid to get support from the Winnipeg’s Beat reporter cyclists, mayor Sam Katz highlighted the safety and bike infrastructure funding increases he

Joe Joe has implemented since becoming mayor.

he economic cycle is moving into a K “One day more and more people will be ornelsen recession, which spells trouble for Crunching the numbers cycling to work,” said Katz. students about to graduate. Recessions in the last 30 years: From the amount of bikes parked outside THugh Grant is a professor of economics 1981, 1990, 2001 the university the day of the event, the issue at the University of Winnipeg specializing Hugh Grant, professor of economics, believes it National unemployment rate: of cycling in Winnipeg will not easily be put in labour economics. Grant claims the time is better to stay in university until the recession 1981 – 6.4-8 per cent to rest. when a student enters the labour market can passes, than work in a dead-end job until the September 2008 - 6.1 per cent have an impact on their long-term earnings. market improves only to discover your skills are Average business cycle: Winnipeggers protest “Enter a bad labour market – and here I outdated. Eight to 10 years Afghanistan war On Oct. 18, Winnipeggers took to the streets mean a prolonged recession – you may get a Source: Statistics Canada job, but a lousy job… When the labour mar- Although not consciously, Plett followed as part of a national day of action against ket improves five years later and jobs open the course that Grant recommends. Canada’s combat role in the Afghanistan war. up in your field, you find yourself competing “Go out and test the market,” he said. If The event began with a rally at Vimy Ridge with fresh graduates,” said Grant. the market does not have the jobs for your “It’s about keeping Park, followed by a march to the University of According to Grant, studies show that Winnipeg. skills, then “park yourself in school.” your education The protesters participated in a public this “economic scarring” can be reflected in “Keep your human capital up to date… forum called “Canada after Bush: What is a worker’s wages throughout their life. It’s about keeping your education credentials credentials fresh.” at stake?” featuring guest speaker Steven Russell Plett remembers well the recession fresh,” Plett said. –Russell Plett, writer Staples, president of the Ottawa-based in the 1980s. He was shingling roofs in the Economies naturally cycle through peri- Rideau Institute on International Affairs, one early years of the decade and remembers the ods of growth and decline. Decline happens veloping information and communications of Canada’s leading research, advocacy and difficulty finding work. when an economy shows two consecutive software. consulting groups. “We didn’t get to shop for jobs… I don’t quarters of negative growth. Some recessions Barke recently received an e-mail from the Ninety-seven Canadian soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan to date and the Harper know that I ever turned a job down,” he can be short and shallow like in 2001, or they president of her company about the current said. can be much longer and deeper like in the government has extended Canada’s mission financial trouble, saying that things will con- to 2011. By 1983 Plett decided he would rather be early 1980s. tinue as normal but that it’s hard to predict in school than face the elements on rooftops Stephanie Barke graduated from the U The Winnipeg events coincided with several the next six months. across the country and were co-hosted by throughout the seasons. He graduated with a of W last April with a bachelor of arts and “I’m not worried too much right now,” degree in education in 1988 and began teach- although she didn’t find a job in her field, Peace Alliance Winnipeg and the Canadian she said. “[But] the phones aren’t ringing off Federation of Students. ing in northern Manitoba. by June she took a job with a company de- the hook like they were in July.” Today he spends his days writing. CANDIDATESCANDIDATES 20082008

The following are candidates running for the university of whom is a full member of the particular Director positions in the 2008 UWSA UWSA, and presents their student card, or a By­Election. Voting is open for any student of government issued photo I.D. at the time of voting. Speeches: Friday, October 24th, in Eckhart Grammate Foyer at 12:30. Voting: Monday, October 27th to Thursday, October 30th, in the Riddell Hall Atrium.

To get back on topic: We’re currently in our last Education Director year of the integrated Education program here at UW and Sabrina has been involved Sabrina Deforest & Kyle J. Warnica with the UWSA in one way or another since her first year here. Kyle has been involved My name is Sabrina Deforest and I’m running for in several other hiring and awards committees the position of Education Co­Director. I enjoy since his second year here at U of W. As Education long walks on the beach and if I am elected I will Co­Directors, we will use our experience to give everyone their own pet pony. Wait, that’s not ensure that the interests and needs of Education what I’m supposed to say here, is it? students are addressed by the UWSA. Part of our role will include communicating with the Education ...and I’m Kyle J. Warnica, also running for the Students’ Association and individual students to position of Education Co­Director. I enjoy writing determine what they think is needed. poetry, eating KD and teaching of course.

Hello, I’m Scott Price and planning the Day of Action where we can send a loud and Arts Director I’m running for Arts Director. clear message that students are not cash cows. I also want I’ve been going to the to help ease the burden on international students, who pay Scott Price U of W for three years exceedingly more than the general student body. The other and currently pursuing a degree in issue which I would push is the U­Pass, a cheaper alternative to History. There are many issues facing our present bus pass. The U­Pass does two things: 1) Promotes Arts students this upcoming year, which I feel more environmentally friendly practices, and 2) Improves need to be addressed. The biggest one is public transportation service for students. Last but not least I obviously the lifting of the tuition freeze. Post­ will keep close contact with student groups and the student secondary education should be accessible, body so your issues and ideas can be heard by the board of not a closed club. I have already helped in directors of the UWSA and the U of W administration.

Adaptive Services Students’ Director Lori McLeish Hello students, my name is Lori and rally on your behalf. It would be my priority to McLeish and I am running for the ensure that all the needs of special needs students position of Adaptive Services would be met. As well, it would be my pleasure to Students’ Director. Currently, I am in my 3rd year, bring all your thoughts and concerns to the board, working towards a Bachelor of Arts degree. I have to assure that you will have a strong voice. I would a clear understanding of the needs of students who be honored to act on your behalf as the Adaptive are registered with Disability Services. I am able Services Students’ Director at the University of to bring this knowledge to the Board of Directors Winnipeg. Pleas take the time to come out and vote.

Other Candidates Director of Student Living: Victor Kaicombey CFS Liaison Director: Brock Gatien Co m m e n t s Ed i t o r : De v i n Mo r r o w contact: [email protected] The Uniter October 23, 2008 E-m a i l : Co m m e n t s @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 comments Fa x : 783-7080 09 Comments Testing the transparency of our media c olin vanden olin This is the woman Devin Morrow Comments editor who could very well be b Reading er g president of the United n the back page of two Canadian between States and she had a newspapers last week a narrow col- umn reported that Sarah Palin was civil servant fired due foundO guilty of abusing her power by the the lines to a family grudge panel investigating the firing of an Alaskan public safety commissioner. Somewhere around page A18, a news story in the same Human Rights, a Supreme Court justice and two papers (and in the same area of each a top prosecutor for the UN war crimes tri- paper as well) reported Order of Canada bunals in both Yugoslavia and Rwanda, one awards – by naming only Henry Morgentaler would think our government would be grate- and the controversy surrounding him and ful to her. Nope. And is it not then the job of ignoring the other 19 recipients. am an avid news reader, but aside from the media to bring up this slight against her Journalists cannot be completely objec- I find it particularly Morgentaler and Louise Arbour (who was recognition? tive. As human beings it is impossible not to worrying that editors of quoted regarding Morgentaler in the piece Our reliance on the print and broadcast show some sort of bias in what we do. But before an afterthought sentence mentioning media to inform us cannot help but influ- the fact that someone else has control over two major newspapers she was a winner too), I cannot name a sin- ence the way we think. That should make what is deemed to be “important” is frustrat- decided the Palin gle other initiate of the Order off the top of them accountable to the readers and watch- ing and, I believe, unfair to the reader. my head. I would have thought that rather ers and listeners. While priority of news sto- Before sounding like a conspiracy theorist, story was deemed less than devoting a half page to the Morgentaler ries is always relative, there are some that we have to sit back and face the facts. I find important than every controversy (which has been continually re- simply should not be confined to the back it particularly worrying that editors of two surfacing since the summer), someone would page. If they are (in two separate papers major newspapers decided the Palin story single other piece of take the time to at least publish a list of the no less) you can hardly blame the conspir- was deemed less important than every sin- news reported other Canadians recognized. acy theorists out there. If someone else fig- gle other piece of news reported. This is the Furthermore in the Louise Arbour affair, ures Sarah Palin’s conduct in the so-called “Troopergate” scandal is back-page worthy, woman who could very well be president of caught the skinny column squished between the Conservative government has chosen I guess I’m supposed to too. the United States and she had a civil servant ads on the last page? a number of times not to acknowledge the fired due to a family grudge. That is some- On the other side of the spectrum, the contributions she has made to the world in Devin Morrow still thinks sports are impor- thing we should be concerned about. How Order of Canada is one of the most pres- the name of Canada. As a woman who was tant, even if they are at the back of the paper. many people flipping through the paper tigious awards a Canadian can receive. I the United Nations High Commissioner for Another $300 million we’ll never see again. Thanks, Stephen

but Harper) and you didn’t do it. But I di- I was informed by like champs on this thing. Canada is the only Next election, we at gress. Water under the bridge, my friends. country that likes to blow dough enough that least deserve some While watching the election wrap up, I Rick Mercer that this it would actually re-elect the incumbent gov- was informed by Rick Mercer that this elec- election cost taxpayers ernment in the midst of an economic crisis. fireworks or something tion cost taxpayers approximately $300 mil- While this doesn’t even compare to buying lion. Now, I had had most of a 12-pack of approximately $300 outdated British submarines without asking beer to drink at this point, and I was mildly million for an extended warranty, think about how Will Dumont distracted by the obvious sexual tension much more extravagant the election could Volunteer building between Mercer and a clearly in- matter a goddamn bit, but if you are sane have been. I watch the American campaigns trigued Peter Mansbridge, but this struck or otherwise not self-deluding and cringe and conventions and feel like their politi- me as pretty pathetic for the Canadian gov- cians are putting on a more entertaining fa- o the elections have come and gone whenever somebody tells you that Harper ernment. We have wasted taxpayer money çade of democracy than the Oscars. and we have circled around the block now has a “strong minority” then you know in the past on much more interesting things just to park in the same mud puddle what I am talking about. This was a waste of than an ego boost for Stephen Harper. Swe left from. I can see no one took me seri- time and money no matter how you look at We have wasted I guess there is a case to be made that ously in my op-ed a few weeks ago: consid- it. The government is the same. The party the few seats gained or lost in this election taxpayer money in the ering I asked for one simple favour (anyone leaders are the same (until the Monday fol- lowing the election, at least, when Liberal past on much more leader Stephane Dion resigned). It is as interesting things though Harper made up his set elections law and then broke it just to see if we would no- than an ego boost for tice or say anything. Stephen Harper As entertaining as all of that was, there was something missing from the whole or- deal – like we spent hundreds of millions All I am asking from our government and didn’t quite get the show we felt we de- is a little showmanship. This isn’t the ‘60s: served. Maybe we thought we could compare drinking, smoking and waving the middle our election to that in the United States, but finger isn’t going to cut it anymore (though ours ended up feeling forced and lacklustre. Harper’s figurative middle finger to the Don’t get me wrong, we wasted money Canadian public is getting to be pretty en- tertaining). Modern day voters demand a little razzle dazzle. If you are going to blow I was mildly distracted millions of our dollars, at least wave a few shiny things in front of us for it. by the obvious sexual I say, next time somebody wants to tension building call an election for no reason, we all vote Independent just to fuck with the major between Mercer and parties. At least the Marxist-Leninists know a clearly intrigued how to waste money on show military pa- rades and propaganda campaigns. All in all Peter Mansbridge, though, I’m happy this election business is but this struck me as over with. I’d hate to see petty partisanship pretty pathetic for the come between Peter and Rick. Will Dumont is a University of Winnipeg stu- Canadian government dent and blogs at dumontnation.blogspot.com. October 23, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 10 Comments Banking on sexuality

secure with who she is, and being King can actually model. So far, I Transgendered able to not let anything bother her, haven’t seen King pose in even one it’s very commendable,” praised great picture. model used for Sheena Sakai, a Kimora Lee What the media maven does ratings grab Simmons look-alike from Harlem. give a damn about is ratings, and, But most were more than a little as a talk-show host, she knows wary. better than anybody that North “America’s next top model is not Americans are suckers for a freak gonna be a drag queen,” declared show and a bitch-fight. King, per- Laurel Hogan Brittney “ShaRaun” Brown, the ceived as the former, is a great cat- The Fulcrum (University of Ottawa) requisite overconfident (and re- alyst for the latter. After all, the cently ousted) diva. “I’m sorry, it’s same formula has worked before: TTAWA (CUP) – Even not.” each cycle’s token lesbian contes- before cycle 11 of America’s The despicable nature of com- tant always serves to create the per- Next Top Model debuted, ments like Brown’s should be obvi- fect storm of girl-on-girl kisses and theO Internet was abuzz with ru- ous. It takes immense courage to be cusses. mours that one of the lucky 14 con- open with 13 closed-minded, catty The saddest part is not that lesbi- sxc.hu testants was transgendered. girls who apparently don’t realize ans and transgendered women are Isis King, a 22 year-old recep- there’s a difference between a male still considered freaks in 2008, nor It takes immense courage to be tionist from Maryland, was cho- who dresses up as a female and a is it that cat-fighting models regu- sen by Tyra Banks and company transgendered woman. These girls larly rake in more ratings than tal- open with 13 closed-minded, catty after a grueling (and ridiculous, in are in desperate need of some sen- ented actors and actresses. What’s girls who apparently don’t realize true Banks style) futuristic space- sitivity training – unlike, of course, truly deplorable is that Banks, a themed selection process, during Banks. Or is she? former supermodel and occasional there’s a difference between which King’s fellow contestants Let’s get a few things straight: photographer, is fully aware of the a male who dresses up as a female scrutinized her suspiciously flat- Banks is America’s Next Top Model’s modelling potential King doesn’t chested figure. executive producer, an attention have – transgendered or not – but and a transgendered woman When the truth came out, some seeker, and the host of a talk show put her in the top 14 anyway. girls were supportive. that borders on the Sally Jessy King deserves to be evaluated “For Isis to be so brave and so Raphael kind of trashy. Banks does as a model, not as a titillating plot not give a damn whether or not device. Staying safe is tough when you don’t speak English are responsible!) remember that STDs are re- know. You need to learn English. Or at least that’s Abandoning language ally not fun, and having kids at this age is If you’re going to get freaky, make sure what the condom companies are saying. quite impractical, which means that con- you can speak English. Alex Garcia is a University of Winnipeg stu- laws endangers doms are probably your best bet for a safe, If you can’t speak English, you probably dent. Despite the condom confusion, he still fun-filled evening (or afternoon or morning won’t be getting any sort of delight this af- our after-hours dreams of the day he will awake as a French - whatever tickles your fancy). ternoon (or evening or morning) - at least on man with increased sexual prowess by default. escapades But wait. You can’t read English! And the campus, anyways. Official Languages Act of 1969 says noth- ing about the fact that businesses that aren’t Alex Garcia owned by the Crown need to have both Volunteer languages on their product. I know what you’re thinking now: “Fuck, I’m screwed!” he French people have always been Well, unless you can learn a language acclaimed lovers, just as the Spanish quick, you won’t be. Fortunately there and Italians have always been are some companies taking a stance. The thoughtT of as great seducers (and seduc- brave people over at Durex have made tresses). But for all their fame they have been their instructions and preventative meth- blatantly discriminated against by condom ods available in not one, not two, but three companies. languages for this precise purpose. That’s right. The people that are most But research does not provide much likely to use condoms (by no absolute fact comfort. of course) are being discriminated against by After a quick dash around campus trying the very companies they keep in business. to locate as many condoms as possible for I’m sure you’re asking yourself how I got this article, your trusty narrator could only to this astounding conclusion - well that’s an find two places that provide Durex con- entirely different story; what you should be doms, the LGBT* Center and Peer Support. concerned about (if you can’t speak English, Don’t think about dashing into a bath- in which case you probably have had to room to grab one with instructions either, translate this article) is how it affects you. those are even worse. Not only are they Now, lets say hypothetically you’re an at- marked up condoms of a lesser quality, but tractive non-English speaking male and you they have absolutely no instructions what- happen to “get lucky” as the kids are calling soever (they do, however, have a $1 rebate it these days. Now, in all the excitement that coupon). encompasses the act itself, you (because you So my friends, here’s what you need to Co m m e n t s Ed i t o r : De v i n Mo r r o w contact: [email protected] The Uniter October 23, 2008 E-m a i l : Co m m e n t s @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 comments 11 Fa x : 783-7080 Good Congrats on the lowest voter turnout ever &Evil cally active. Students and youth is available online, this is a true ety today. I am not a member of With focus on in general are gung-ho to fight statement. the NDP because Stephen Harper for their beliefs. NGOs, commu- The media didn’t report issues, is a scary guy that I’ll do any- gaffes, where nity groups and all kinds of is- but focused on campaign gaffes thing to stop. Politics shouldn’t were the issues? sues (I’ll see you all at the rally and polls. When Jack Layton focus on the negative, it should for lower tuition fees on Nov. 5, unveiled his seniors home care focus on the positive. right?) are being championed by plan here, most of the questions those concerned about where the by the media regarded the Gerry Asking Harper Matt Schaubroeck country is headed. I don’t believe Ritz scandal. Few questions were with J.Williamez that 41 per cent of Canadians asked about the policy itself and what vegetable don’t care about politics. People when the clips hit the news, he would be oting. Did you partake The first law of want to know their tax dollars most of the report was Layton’s during a policy in that mystical ritual? are being spent effectively and response to the wisecrackin’ agri- nature: only Did you march down to that the government is acting in culture minister – not about the statement is yourV polling station to put an X society’s best interest. policy presented that morning. attractive people next to a name? This doesn’t happen with only at best a loose On Oct. 17, I attended a I’m sure the one party: asking Harper what connection with make good music panel about the Canadian elec- pundits and vegetable he would be during a the issue at Hey Gang, I’m back. This week I’m going to talk tion hosted by the University of policy statement is at best a loose about something with which I have first-hand Winnipeg politics department. political hacks connection with the issue at hand, and at experience, because you know what they say: write Many issues were discussed, but are happy to hand, and at worst a cheap ploy what you know. Well one thing I know is music and the most important question of for a sound bite. worst a cheap the music industry. the 50-minute panel came at the turn on the While part of the blame is on ploy for There are many important truths we can learn end, when a student asked why the media for selective report- from the music industry, but of these by far the TV and see most important is this: ugly people are no good at voter turnout was as low as 59 ing, I would also accuse the poli- a sound bite per cent this election, and par- Stéphane making music. It’s true. Only very attractive people ticians of focusing on the gaffes can be good singers or musicians. It’s a law of nature ticularly why young people were Dion fumble themselves during the cam- Many politicians who read or something like that. Though I’m not entirely sure not voting. The panelists did not paign. Partisan politics has lost this (even within my own party) why this is, the evidence for it is everywhere. Turn have a chance to answer that through another its way in the past few years and will disagree with what I’m say- on MuchMusic or MTV or head down to your local question, but politicians every- interview, but party leaders are scrambling to ing and who can blame them? popular music store and you’ll see that I’m right. where in Canada are pulling out undermine the other guy rather This system has run the country their hair trying to find an an- that sort of than present their plan. Look at for decades. But it’s time for a Though bass players are swer (and a solution). What will thing turns off Question Period in the House of change in how we play politics, generally very ugly, it is a bring people out to the polls to Commons: that’s enough to turn because no matter which party common error to actually vote? How can we appeal to that regular people any political neophyte off their you’re from, 41 per cent of peo- call them musicians (or even 41 per cent of Canadians who from engaging lunch, never mind their interest ple not voting is an unaccept- people for that matter). A stayed home on Election Day? in the political system. Hurling able statistic. And if getting that bass player is really more of I ran as the New Democrat in politics insults and pointing fingers at 41 per cent to the polls means candidate in Saint Boniface this each other for an hour? What working together and thinking a stage prop than an actual election, and spoke with people The problem is not with peo- are we watching? positively more often, then we’re musician who just didn’t want to go and ple. The problem is with politi- The answer to this is simple: all just going to have to swallow vote. The biggest reason was that cal parties. parties need to stop bickering our pride and work together. Yes, Now, I know that some of you might not necessarily people are turned off by current I am convinced that the big- and start working together and it will change with how things agree, maybe because you don’t see the connection electoral soap operas. They turn gest voting turn-off was the talk about the issues. On election are working now and that might between physical attractiveness and the ability to on the news and don’t see the is- negative advertising. Pundits campaigns, stop talking about scare some people on Parliament make good music, or maybe you can even think of sues – they see pooping puffins, referred to this election as “the what the other government Hill. But government isn’t work- musicians or bands that you really like who aren’t generally considered very attractive. There is a slam ads against other parties dirty campaign” due to under- didn’t do 20 years ago and start ing on behalf of MPs, it’s work- and candidates being turfed for simple explanation for this however. You are wrong, handed tricks and attacks that talking about what you’re going ing on behalf of Canadians. And and have awful taste in music. If these “artists” were old blogs. I’m sure the pundits parties used to campaign; point- to do now. Stop attacking other not just the 59 per cent that vote, any good, then why aren’t the wise and all-powerful and political hacks are happy to ing fingers and attacking other candidates and start promoting either. record companies selling their music? turn on the TV and see Stéphane parties instead of discussing your team and your policies. I Matt Schaubroeck was the NDP That being said, there is one apparent exception to Dion fumble through another what their values and goals were. am an active member in the NDP this rule: bass players. As everyone knows, the vast candidate for Saint Boniface. He interview, but that sort of thing People told me at the door they because I believe in the issues majority of bass players are very ugly and socially came in third after Conservative turns off regular people from en- were disincline to vote because that the NDP stands for. I believe awkward. Though this may seem to disprove my point, Shelly Glover and Liberal gaging in politics. they were unaware of the is- that they have the best plan to with further analysis, we can see that this is not the Raymond Simard. It’s not that we are not politi- sues. Though party information deal with problems facing soci- case. Though bass players are generally very ugly, it is a common error to actually call them musicians (or even people for that matter). A bass player is Letters really more of a stage prop than an actual musician. This is why they are all so hideous. Many bands have bass players, not to make their music better, but to Re: “With a Middle name to spend more time delving on growing conservatism in our re- or we will be left with nothing make the rest of the band look even more attractive like Hussein, who needs the “shortcomings” of the other spective countries, we all feel a but facist ubercapitalist lead- by comparison. By using this technique, even terrorists?” person and less time saying what heightened frustration caused ers in a single party system. It moderately attractive musicians have a chance to I totally agree with Andrew they would have done or will do by the complete disorganiza- is not only Canadians who suf- make music. Simply by standing next to a repulsive Tod’s article “With a Middle different. tion and division of the Left. In fer under the neo-con agenda, bass player, they appear incredibly attractive, and name like Hussein, who needs Politics should be endearing this recent Canadian election, it but the people abroad who ben- therefore worth listening to. terrorists?” (Oct. 16 edition of so much so that everyone feels was completely irresponsible for efit from our humanitarian aid Many people think that the popularization of music The Uniter). It is not surprising the need to participate, but if leaders in the Left to be push- and relatively liberal immigra- videos has had something to do with the domination to see how much McCain/Palin this important aspect of our so- ing each other down as they tion policies. When aid fund- of the music industry by the aesthetically gifted, “have stooped to the level of ciety is continually degraded by scrambled to snatch a small bit ing is cut and quotas for refugees but this line of thought is somewhat misguided. their tactical forbearers.” What over-ambitious, self-seeking pol- of power for themselves, while lowered, there is a tangible sense We’ve all been to one of those popular dance clubs bothers me though is that the iticians what would we be left their infighting left socially con- of abandonment among people for an ‘80s music themed night (wow, those aren’t sphere of politics is increasingly with? scious voters with no strong here in the majority world whose getting old), where it is not uncommon for a DJ to tainted by frivolities, and it is –Rhoda Adetunji choice to oppose the neo-con- wellbeing is affected positively play the song “Video Killed the Radio Star” about 12 puzzling to see the extent poli- servative agenda. I for one am by open-minded Canadian for- times throughout the course of the evening. Some ticians would go to in order to Editor’s note: for more on the completely disillusioned with eign policy. For Canadians and believe that the Buggles got it right in saying that the achieve their goals. While tag- recent “dirty campaign” issue, this kind of greedy, tight-fisted for all the disenfranchised who music video is to blame for the hot-person-surplus ging Obama a terrorist does not please see Comment piece by political mucking about. look to the Left to speak for us in music. I, however, am inclined to disagree. I think videos exactly depict what the McCain/ Matt Schaubroeck, above. It’s time for the Canadian in Parliament, the Canadian simply let us know that most of the artists we used to Palin polices are, they still feel Left to set aside their own self- leaders must take this term to like were in fact ugly and therefore very bad all along. the irrepressible need - it seems interests and begin working to- set aside their greedy politicking Even the Buggles themselves were very hideous, so to me - to repeatedly employ Dear Uniter Folks, gether to creatively oppose the and begin working together to they can’t possibly have been right. these attack tactics. I am a disgruntled ex-patriot neo-cons with a unified voice. forge a unified Left. Given these important truths about music, all I I wonder why we hear more working in a highly politicized The hard work that grassroots –Rachel Reimer-Vandenberg can really say in conclusion is this: thank God I’m so and more criticisms and not Middle Eastern country, and yet activists do to try and oppose International Development gorgeous! enough talk on what will be rose early every morning to fol- the status quo is being wasted on Studies student at the University done. This was also evident in low the day’s election news on parties that can’t see further than of Winnipeg, currently completing J. Williamez is a local musician. You can the Canadian campaigns that CBC online. As my other ex-pat their own pockets. Partisan poli- a practicum in the Palestinian scream your heart out, stroke his (consider- just ended, when asked a ques- friends and I discuss the current tics cannot be allowed to impede camps in Lebanon. able) ego and join his fan club every Monday tion, the candidates felt the need state of things and bemoan the the social movement any longer, at Shannon’s Irish Pub. October 23, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 12 Arts & Culture Arts & Culture Head in the clouds Collection of local films showcases work by Winnipeg’s emerging and existing Cour Cour t esy of of esy t animators of esy D D ave Bar ave ave Bar ave

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A scene from Emily Baxter’s stop-motion animated film Judder. t’s World Animation Day on A scene from I Dream the Taste of Sky and Other Winnipeg Animation. Oct. 28 and to celebrate, a “I strongly champion the work minute film by Curtis Wiebe, a U group of Winnipeg animators birds being the embodiment of of emerging artists,” said Barber, of M fine arts student currently “I strongly Iwill get to show off their work the spirits. It’s something that is also who is one course short of complet- working on his thesis. next day at Cinematheque. shown consistently through the ing a film major at the University Shot primarily on digital video, champion the Curated by Dave Barber, I history of art.” of Winnipeg. “The work that is “I Dream the Taste of Sky” has an- Dream the Taste of Sky and Other That may sound incredibly work of emerging being produced at Red River and imated elements, like paper birds, Winnipeg Animation is a collec- philosophical and spiritual for a the University of Manitoba is interacting with the live action artists. The work tion of new and recent animated six-minute short, perhaps even phenomenal.” main character. work created in the city. The pro- overwhelmingly deep. Wiebe, The program ranges from The story has no dialogue and is that is being gram will play Wednesday, Oct. 29 however, promises that the film is Alison Davis’ watercolor animated propelled only by music made by as part of Plastic Paper: Winnipeg’s not as heavy as it sounds. produced at “Courtship” short to the stop-mo- Wiebe himself. It follows a dream Animation Festival. “It’s really easy to grasp. It’s tion puppet animation of Julian sequence presenting a character Red River and “Winnipeg has an incredible whimsical, but not fluffy.” number of talented animators,” Growcott’s “The Controls.” who tries desperately to fly like a the University said Barber, Cinematheque’s pro- “I tried to include films that I bird, but can’t. You can view Wiebe’s film by visit- grammer. “This is a great oppor- thought were attempting some- “The underlying theme of the ing www.tinyurl.com/wiebe-film. of Manitoba is thing different,” Barber explained. film deals with the spiritual realm Plastic Paper: Winnipeg’s Animation tunity to highlight emerging and phenomenal.” existing animators in the city.” “I prize films that don’t look like and the spirit,” Wiebe said. “It’s Festival is on from Oct. 29 to Nov.1 I Dream the Taste of Sky and other people’s work.” about the untouchable, intangible at Cinematheque. I Dream the –Dave Barber, Other Winnipeg Animation boasts Headlining the program is the things in life and the search for the Taste of Sky and Other Winnipeg Cinematheque a heavy dose of work by post-sec- work that inspired its name. “I unobtainable.” Animation plays Oct. 29 at 9 p.m. programmer ondary students. Dream the Taste of Sky” is a six- “I’ve always liked the idea of Expressing your voice through movement New production showcases contemporary African dance

John Cunningham Volunteer R od Braun oes the throbbing, deep, guttural sound of drums

reach into you, causing R od Braun youD to move? Does the sight of riety of forms – early social dance, R od Braun young, supple, undulating bodies Motown, Soul Train, Cuban, West make just a bit of drool pool at the African and contemporary.” corner of your mouth? ThenSauti , Moss choreographed the show Sauti takes its name from the Swahili dance” where “the heavy bass takes NAfro Dance’s upcoming pro- with Casimiro Nhussi. The two word for ‘voices’ and will be a fusion me into a trance.” duction of contemporary African met in Toronto five years ago and of a variety of forms of dance, Share the experience. Attend dance, is for you. have been meaning to work to- including “early social dance, Motown, one of the concerts and let the The inspiration for the work gether ever since. soul train, Cuban, West African deep bass sounds of the dundun began first with the body and the Nhussi, who is NAfro’s artistic and contemporary,” according to take you deep into the trance of music, said Michele Moss, one of director, incorporated the com- choreographer Michele Moss. African dance. the show’s choreographers. pany in 2002. Prior to coming to What you do after experiencing “My impulse to create a work Winnipeg as an immigrant, he There it is more traditional to play the throbbing rhythms and the nu- was as much about the dancers and was the artistic director and prin- several tuned drums.” bile dancers is your concern. experiencing a process that cele- cipal dancer of the Mozambique Accompanying Nhussi on stage NAfro Dance presents Sauti at the brates these dancers, their abilities, National Song and Dance will be Dammecia Hall, one of the Gas Station Theatre, 8:00 p.m. Oct. their bodies, as it is about the audi- Company. dancers. Hall attended the School 23 to 25 with a 2:00 p.m. matinee on ence and a product,” she said. In addition to being a dancer of Contemporary Dance affiliated “We do have the djembe,” he said Oct. 26. Tickets are $22 for adults Moss’ background as a dancer is and a choreographer, Nhussi is with the University of Winnipeg. of the most well-known African and $18 for students at Ticketmaster. diverse, and she said her choreogra- also a drummer. In Sauti he will She has been featured in several drum in Winnipeg, “but [that] is On Oct. 23, if you buy one ticket, phy for Sauti – the Swahili word for be playing four drums at the same music videos, but said that she “can a West African drum and was not you get the second ticket for half ‘voices’ – will be “a fusion of a va- time. native to my area of Mozambique. find the joy and passion of dance and better express it in African price. Ar t s Ed i t o r : Aa r o n Epp contact: [email protected] The Uniter October 23, 2008 E-m a i l : Ar t s @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 Fa x : 783-7080 Arts & Culture 13 These boots were made for walking mark reimer mark mark reimer mark from traditional mukluks, which Local line of stretch and sag over time. No stranger to the world of fash- mukluks is both ion, Pedersen first became part of the industry as a model and actress, fashionable and an experience which led her to at- durable tend the Helen Lefeaux School of Fashion Design in Vancouver, B.C. Following her education, Holly Rose she worked in the wardrobe de- Volunteer staff partment for a number of films in Winnipeg.

ondering about your Stepping into non-Sorel footwear her studio is options come winter? JulieW Pedersen’s got the answer: like stepping mukluks. Julie Pedersen’s Muckies are into a New York The local designer has launched fashionable and warm. her own handmade line of the soft loft owned by boots, which were traditionally space she works in. Stepping into some sort of warn by Arctic natives. her studio is like stepping into a “When I moved back from New York loft owned by some sort mukluk-wearing school in Vancouver, there seemed of mukluk-wearing fairy princess. fairy princess to be zero options for footwear that The rooms are made up of femi- would work here in the winter and nine colours like cotton candy pink Most recently, Pedersen de- be fashionable and interesting,” and lipstick maroon, with hard- signed for industry favourite Linda the native Winnipegger and for- wood floors throughout. Heaps of Lundstrom in Toronto. Julie also mer model said. “So I put myself natural light flood each room from designs wedding gowns and dresses to work and came up with these the studio’s east-facing windows. and hopes to start a clothing line in [mukluks].” Colourful clusters of Pedersen’s the near future. The line, called Muckies, brings boots hang neatly off five chains “I am working on a line for la- an urban twist to the traditional that drop down from the studio’s dies that will bring them from mukluk with a wide selection of high ceilings, creating an inspiring work to play. I am really excited furs, various shades of suede and and creative display. about the line and really excited to an array of non-traditional embel- To ensure durability in Winter- sew fabric because it is a whole lot lishments varying from appliqués peg’s unpredictable climate, each easier than sewing suede!” to buckles, which decorate and dis- The mukluks “portray your indi- everyone. If you get a pair, be pre- pair of Pedersen’s mukluks is hand- tinguish each boot. vidual style and personality in the pared that getting from A to B will painted with a fine layer of rubber Visit www.juliepedersen.com. For The variety of styles range from most comfortable, practical and take you a bit longer, as you will paint to keep the boots looking the upcoming season, you can find baby mukluks, legwarmers (muk- fashionable way,” Pedersen said get stopped numerous times.” new while reducing water penetra- Pedersen’s items at Cha Cha Palace luks without the shoe – you wear when asked to describe her line in The unique and imaginative line tion and eliminating boot stretch- or the Clarion Spa Gift Store. She your own high heel boot) and reg- one sentence. Pedersen has created seems to be ing. Other than the aesthetics of also does custom orders which can be ular mukluks. “There is literally something for a direct extension of the creative the boots, this process is what made by e-mailing info@julieped- differentiates Pederson’s Muckies ersen.com.

The Uniter Fashion Streeter is an ongoing documentation of creative fashion in Winnipeg inspired by the Helsinki fashion blog www.hel-looks.com. Each week will feature a new look from our city’s streets and bars in an attempt to encourage individual expression and celebrate that you are really, really good looking. us t i t indy Rebecca c “For the most part, I’m terri- fied of the mall.” October 23, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 14 Arts & Culture New director has vision for gallery

Arts Briefs reimer mark Compiled by Aaron Epp Artist KC Adams Adams’ own work hopes Aboriginal focuses on the ROLLING STONE: SIZE DOESN’T relationships MATTER, IT’S ALL ABOUT art will become WHAT YOU DO WITH IT between nature Iconic rock magazine Rolling Stone, whose large format has stood out on more accepted and technology. magazine racks for more than three decades, has adopted the standard Her Cyborg size used by most magazines. Noni Brynjolson Hybrid series “All you’re getting from that large Volunteer Staff size is nostalgia,” the magazine’s features glamorous editor, publisher and co-founder, Jann Wenner, told The New York Times in ontemporary art in photographs August. Still, as he points out in his Winnipeg gained another editorial for the Oct. 30 issue (the first strong voice at the be- of Aboriginal to boast the new size), “It was not a Cginning of October when artist artists wearing decision we made lightly.” KC Adams was appointed direc- The bi-monthly publication has a tor of Urban Shaman Gallery in white shirts with paid circulation in the U.S. of more than 14 million, the highest in its 41- Winnipeg’s Exchange District. sayings like “Gang year history, but its single-copy sales During a recent interview, have fallen from 189,000 in 1999 to Adams spoke of the importance Member” and 132,000 last year. Magazine racks at of the gallery, which exhibits and “Token Indian” bookstores, newsstands and checkout promotes the work of Aboriginal “Winnipeg has the largest urban counters tend to be made for the artists and curators, providing a standard dimensions, putting Rolling Aboriginal population in Canada, Shebageget and will be exhibited at space where political and identity- Urban Shaman in January. Stone at a disadvantage. Moving to based artistic explorations can be the standard format should be able and we need to have a voice. It Adams hopes to maintain and developed. to raise newsstand sales significantly, is so key to recognize that there add to the high standard of exhi- The New York Times reported. “Winnipeg has the largest urban bition programming. She will also The smaller size doesn’t mean Aboriginal population in Canada are other points of view.” continue to develop ongoing proj- the magazine will be publishing less and we need to have a voice,” she -KC Adams, ects, including the two-year old content. Instead, Rolling Stone will said. “It is so key to recognize that Marvin Francis Memorial New spend more and print more, using there are other points of view.” Urban Shaman Gallery director more expensive paper and binding, Media Gallery. Adams’ own work focuses on Other staff members at Urban as well as adding 16 to 20 pages per the relationships between na- issue. Shaman have expressed their enthu- “The soul and mission of Rolling ture and technology. Her Cyborg KC Adams is the new director at Urban Shaman, an art gallery located in the siasm at working with Adams on Stone remains the same as a Hybrid series features glamorous Exchange District. these new and ongoing projects. magazine coming from midtown photographs of Aboriginal artists “KC is not only a talented art- Manhattan as they were when we were wearing white shirts with sayings together. more accepted it becomes in the She plans to develop a series mainstream.” ist, but also a constant advocate a rock & roll newspaper published like “Gang Member” and “Token for other artists and their work,” from a warehouse-district loft in San Indian.” of podcasts, which will allow the Podcasts and publishing will en- Francisco: We believe in the magic of public to download artist talks. able the gallery to reach out to a said Scott Stephens, the gallery’s These works, twenty of which outreach co-ordinator and an art- rock & roll and that the magic can set were acquired by the National One of her goals is to increase the diverse audience and connect with you free,” Wenner writes in his Oct. 30 gallery’s publishing output, which artists and curators from all over ist himself. “Her passion for the editorial. Gallery in Ottawa, confront the arts, leadership skills and amazing viewer with their defiance of ste- currently includes their Storm the world. The issue is on newsstands now. Spirits website for new media art “There are a lot of exciting personality will only lead to great Featured on the cover for the third reotypes surrounding the represen- things.” time in seven months is presidential tation of Aboriginal identity. as well as ConunDrum, an online Aboriginal curators out there, and candidate Barack Obama. That’s a Adams sees Urban Shaman as art magazine. we are looking forward to bringing Urban Shaman is located at 203-290 record equaled only by John Lennon. having a similar ability to challenge “It’s so incredibly important to in some of their shows.” McDermot Ave. Currently showing Gee, who do you think Rolling Stone viewers and counter Eurocentric publish work on your shows, be- Ryan Rice is one such visiting until Nov. 29 is Revelations by Ron wants to win the election? ideas, by providing a space for cause it becomes a historical ref- curator. His Scout’s Honour exhi- Noganosh. Visit www.urbansha- different perspectives to come erence,” Adams said. “The more bition features work by Canadian man.org and www.kcadams.net. WILL FERRELL ON BROADWAY writing on Aboriginal art, the artists Michael Belmore and Frank Comedic actor Will Ferrell will make his Broadway debut in January in the new solo comedy, “You’re Welcome America: A Final Night with George W. It’s debt, not love, that drives literary plots Bush,” Variety reported last week. The plot and writing credits have capitalism and issues surrounding city Canadian tour for the CBC not been confirmed, but Ferrell will Margaret Atwood debt, whether it be moral, social, Massey Lecture Series. It followed more than likely collaborate on the or economic debt. George W. Bush’s recent reassur- script with Adam McKay, the writer- reads in Winnipeg Scrooge, Atwood pointed out, ances that the U.S. government director who worked with Ferrell on became an acceptable and likable bailout of American banks during the movies Step Brothers, Talladega as part of Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby character by the end of Dickens’ the present global economic crisis and Anchorman: The Legend of Ron CBC’s Massey tale even though he remained a is a necessary response “in order to Burgundy. moneylender. His sins are forgiven preserve the free market.” McKay will also direct the Broadway Lecture series when he stops hoarding his money Here in Canada, prime minis- show. No word yet on whether or not so others can benefit from the ter Stephen Harper recently told Oliver Stone and Josh Brolin have trickle-down of his wealth. reporters in Calgary that “[w]e’re been asked for their input. Graça Resendes When asked why she chose 19th looking at constantly what needs Volunteer Staff century literary references for her to be done to ensure the availabil- G N’ R ALBUM TO DROP book, Atwood responded by saying ity of credit for Canadians.” IN NOVEMBER veryone is talking about that “Copyright laws discourage Ironically enough, while in- Chinese Democracy, the album authors from quoting contempo- troducing Atwood, University Axl Rose and his Guns N’ Roses have debt these days – even rary literature.” She gently urged of Winnipeg English professor been working on for nearly 15 years, Margaret Atwood. accepted by society. She mentioned will finally drop (are people still using EThe Canadian literary icon was the contemporary practice of pay- the audience to explore contem- Margaret Sweatman described that term to refer to CD releases?) on at the Pantages Playhouse Theatre ing off a mortgage as an example, porary literature in relation to the Atwood’s voice as one that “has be- Nov. 23, according to Rolling Stone. Friday, Oct. 17 to read from her because it gives North Americans a points she makes in her book. come better loved than the voices The release date is so official, CBC. new book Payback: Debt and the sense of purpose. She then moved When asked by a University of of our politicians.” ca reported, that fans can already Shadow Side of Wealth, which takes into an exploration of 19th century Manitoba professor about ecologi- University of Winnipeg pres- pre-order the 14-disc on Best Buy’s cal debt, Atwood said, “We cannot ident Lloyd Axworthy joined website. a socio-historical look at debt and literature to trace society’s experi- the way it plays out in literature ence with debt as “story plot line.” keep taking and taking without a Sweatman for the introduction, Anyone weary of a Guns N’ Roses collapse.” reminiscing about his first meeting record that doesn’t include founding and contemporary life. “Nineteenth century fiction is Payback: guitarist Slash has yet to hear the Atwood read the book’s third driven by money, not love,” she She reflected on how with Atwood during a parliamen- Debt and the Shadow Side of Wealth awesomeness of “Better,” one of chapter, “Debt as Plot.” said. tary committee meeting on free several tracks from the CD that have “Without memory, there is no Dickensian characters like was planned out three years ago, trade many years ago. leaked in the past few years. Check it debt,” the 68-year-old author of Ebenezer Scrooge and Mr. Samuel even though she wrote it earlier He went on to describe the ob- out at www.tinyurl.com/gnr-better. Payback The Handmaid’s Tale and Alias Pickwick are two wealthy examples this year. That “the publication servations found in as “un- Grace said, restating the simple found in literature from this time happens to coincide with world canny [as] we face the economic sentence as “without story, there is – the first from A Christmas Carol events is a sort of coincidence,” she meltdown,” adding that her book no debt.” and the second from The Pickwick added. has come out “in the right place at In North America, Atwood ar- Papers. Their adventures are in Atwood’s appearance in the right time.” gued, debt has become a storyline keeping with the core beliefs of Winnipeg was part of a five- Ar t s Ed i t o r : Aa r o n Epp contact: [email protected] The Uniter October 23, 2008 E-m a i l : Ar t s @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 Fa x : 783-7080 Arts & Culture 15

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Guitar Hero may be wildly popular, but what do From instrument sales to Winnipeg guitar players music lessons, Guitar Hero have to say? “Guitar hero? More like sit- influences more than just in-your-basement-and-be- completely-uncreative hero. the way people game Although it is fun and I play it too, take it for what it is!

illustration by robert huynh Obviously you’re no more a gui- tarist after playing Guitar Hero than you are an MD after playing Dr. Mario.” -Mark Doerksen, Dream Quest

“I like playing it, but it’s so Curran Faris crappy to see YouTube videos of Listings co-ordinator people who have mastered play- ing ‘More Than A Feeling’ on fake guitar with their eyes closed. nstrument in hand, the confident young man stands on stage gazing out at the You could start a real band in, masses, understanding that his count- like, 20 minutes.” Iless hours of practice have all come down to -Joe Warkentin, Hot Live Guys this moment. His instrument: plastic. “Guitar Hero makes kids think The stage: his parent’s living room. The boy stares into the camera and says, being a ‘rock star’ is easy. It “I’m one of the greatest Guitar Hero play- gives them false expectations ers to ever walk this earth.” He proceeds to about the work that is actually play the hardest song in the game, a power involved in getting to the profes- metal shred-fest called “Through the Fire and Flames,” without missing a single note. sional level.” Posted on YouTube, the performance has -Darren Savard, country music over one million views.  session guitarist (Willie Mack, Deric Ruttan)

 Since its introduction on Playstation 2 III: Legends of Rock] did last Christmas.” from bands such as Coldplay, Foo Fighters “Rhythm games such as Guitar in November 2005, Guitar Hero has spawned The extreme popularity of games like and The Guess Who. As with previous in- its own culture of fans and fanatics. Gamers Guitar Hero and Rock Band, however, is in- stallments of the game, the characters play Hero are designed to stamp out worldwide are anxiously anticipating the re- spiring kids to play real guitars. Gibson guitars. free-thinking and con people lease of Guitar Hero World Tour, the latest in- Steve Lagimodiere, an instructor at The into believing they should be stallment in the series, which hits stores this Music Cellar on St. Anne’s Road, said he sees “[Guitar Hero] proud to achieve worthless and Sunday, Oct. 26. the game’s influence in his classroom daily. The Guitar Hero series has been finan- “I ask my students what songs they’d like gives people a false arbitrary goals set by others. cially lucrative for Activision, the company to learn, and around 75 per cent of them are perspective of what People are wasting their time behind the games. In April, Wired maga- from Guitar Hero or Rock Band.” listening to old, played-out pop zine reported that the franchise had sold 14 Aside from introducing bands to younger it takes to play the songs… Irrelevant sellout bands million units. That’s amounted to US$1 bil- audiences, Lagimodiere added, the game instrument.” get more attention and our lion in sales, online gaming magazine Edge- puts deserved attention on the guitar. Online.com reported at the beginning of the “I think it’s positive because it keeps gui- culture drops a bit further into year. tar alive…it brings guitar to the forefront. While HMV’s Koreen hasn’t seen an in- the cesspit. Guitar Hero is Super To me, as a teacher, I have more students crease in CD sales as a result of Guitar Hero, Mario Bros. for pansies.” who want to play,” he said. Long & McQuade salesman Mark London -Drew Johnston, Electro The Guitar Hero series Joey Landreth, a guitar instructor at Long said that electric guitar sales have increased Quarterstaff has been financially & McQuade on Stafford Street, isn’t as posi- “somewhat” thanks to the game. tive. While he admits that the game is get- “Kids aren’t buying Gibsons, but they lucrative for Activision, ting people interested in the instrument, he are buying Epiphones,” London said. A “How much do the game and the the company behind the believes it can make aspiring virtuosos think Gibson guitar sells for about $2,000, while system cost? Take 300 bucks to learning the guitar is as easy as mashing a an Epiphone looks identical and is a fraction the music store, buy a great gui- games. In April, Wired few buttons. of the price. tar, play one hour every day and magazine reported that “It gives people a false perspective of what it takes to play the instrument,” he said. “I ask my students take one lesson every week. In the franchise has sold What’s worse is that students who excel at a couple of years you’ll fucking what songs they’d like 14 million units. Earlier the game can develop a concept of rhythm kick ass at real music!” that is completely different from playing a to learn, and around 75 -Keith Price, jazz guitarist this year, online gaming real guitar. In order to score high points in the game, players hit the oncoming notes as per cent of them are (Keith Price Trio) magazine Edge-Online. they appear on the screen. That is, they are from Guitar Hero or com reported that relying on anticipation in order to play the “Being in a band is a hell of a lot next note correctly, not on an understanding Rock Band” cooler and more fun. As a video the series has earned of musical rhythm. “When they actually come [to lessons] game, it’s a neat concept, but Activision US$1 billion and try to play something in the pocket with Hungry for the real thing, guitarists can to claim it has any significance a metronome, they can’t do it,” Landreth now learn their favourite songs from the in regards to actually being a said. “It’s worse in people who play the game game in official Guitar Hero songbooks. musician is futile and borderline Daniel Koreen, store manager at HMV more as it becomes a muscle memory issue. Glen Hartley, the department manager at St. insulting.” St. Vital, expects Guitar Hero World Tour to It instills a weird time-feel in kids.” John’s Music on Portage Avenue, said he has be on the top of many shoppers’ lists this With the widespread commercial success sold several copies of the book to parents. -Jesse Matthewson, KEN holiday season. of Guitar Hero, bands, record companies “I guess they hope that their kids will Mode, Hide Your Daughters “It was a huge seller for us last year. We’re and instrument manufacturers are getting spend more time practicing guitar than expecting it to do just as well as [Guitar Hero on board the marketing juggernaut. Guitar playing the game if they can learn the same Hero: World Tour features licensed recordings songs.” October 23, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 16 Arts & Culture CD REVIEWS Drugs, alcohol and doors D avid avid

THE CROSSTOWN RIVALS Play looks McK

EP ni Independent at broken ght When the Crosstown Rivals opened for Novillero a few weeks ago, they had a great group dynamic and all relationships and the energy you could hope for from an opening act. The vocals echo NYC band The Strokes in their tone Download “Hold Tight” by Crosstown Rivals the way people and dog-straining-on-a-leash intensity. Take a few for free at www.uniter.ca. years of smoking off The Strokes’ sound and you’ll handle them see what I mean, especially on the first track, “Bright Idea,” which opens with a very Strokes-esque guitar lick. On the album, as in their live show, you can’t help John Cunningham wanting to sing along, especially on track four, “Chests and Hands and Friends.” Volunteer The strong guitar riffs seem to always trade places with the vocals at the forefront of the sound, making a solid, danceable track the whole way through. It’s hard to How It Works keep up with the lyrics, but their jumpy sounds makes that OK. Directed by Robert Metcalfe —Andrew McMonagle Plays at Prairie Theatre Exchange until Nov. 2

THE CIVIL DISOBEDIENTS Sell Your Soul Until You Can Buy It Back t’s been said that “The doors we open and Independent close each day decide the lives we live.” Canadian playwright Daniel MacIvor Above: Robyn Slade plays Brooke in How It Works. Winnipeg has a number of post grunge/rock bands, Iexplores that sentiment in his play How It but somehow The Civil Disobedients are different. Stream “The Dualist” Works, Prairie Theatre Exchange’s season Below: Christopher Sigurdson and Robyn Slade in First, the band is able to balance music that “rocks by The Civil Disobedients at www.uniter.ca. opener. How It Works. out” with lyrics that have depth. Thank lead vocalist

Through a series of what would best be D Jeremy Williamez for this, as he deftly switches from described as vignettes, MacIvor slowly in- avid angry screamer to mellowed-out rock star from song to song. Second, the band troduces us to the four characters: Al and McK ni

can actually write decent “bang your head to the music” songs. This uniqueness Donna, a divorced couple; Brooke, their ght can be heard in tracks such as “The Dualist” and “Snowblind,” where the guitar is drug-and-alcohol-addicted daughter; and so catchy that it almost wants to make you start pushing the person next to you Christine, the pivot, whose interactions, for no reason. Although at times they come close to sounding like every other often in unexpected ways, lead us into an band in their genre, The Civil Disobedients are off to a good start with Sell Your understanding of “how it works.” Soul Until You Can Buy It Back. Essential to the functioning of the play is —Ian Bawa the stage itself. PTE is a modified theatre- in-the-round where the back dispenses with OLD MAN LUEDECKE audience in place of a wall. In this case, nu- traumatic experience early in her life leads Proof of Love merous doors appear suspended from the her into a world of alcohol and drugs. Black Hen Music ceiling in various configurations in front of “My parents were divorced when I was Chris “Old Man” Luedecke charmed audiences at this that wall, with a sparse stage bearing only a young and, as scary as they are, I had to go year’s Winnipeg Folk Festival with his funny stage sofa, a love seat, a table and two chairs. back to those memories in order to research The simple setting accommodates itself to banter and simple songs about hard times, love and prepare for this role,” Slade said during any number of configurations. Characters and kids named Monsanto. While he performs live an interview after the show. are constantly bringing things in, like wine with just his voice and five-string banjo (with the The other main character, Christine and liquor glasses and bottles of beer, and occasional foot-stomp thrown in for good measure), (played by Deidre Gillard-Rowlings), is taking things out, in a seamless transition Al’s new flame. She wins the support of not Luedecke’s alt-folk songs get the full band treatment from one vignette to another. on Proof of Love, his third CD. Standout tracks: “Thrown By the Bull,” a ballad about only Al but Donna, his ex, in arranging to a run of bad luck, and the title-track, a lively song driven by drums, bass and fiddle spend a weekend alone with Brooke in Al’s “My parents were apartment. that has Luedecke singing, “All I want is to be a little part of the things that I love.” During this “intervention,” Christine and All in all, Proof of Love is proof of a great talent. See him tonight (Oct. 23) when he divorced when I was Brooke reveal the essence of their lives and plays at The Park Theatre. young and, as scary as the secrets which have left deep-seated scars —Aaron Epp in both. Although they were to be locked they are, I had to go up in Al’s apartment for the entire weekend, SLOAN back to those memories Christine lets Brooke escape. Parallel Play “This had to be Brooke’s decision,” Gillard- Murderecords in order to research and Rawlings told The Uniter. “You can’t fix any- The ninth studio disc from veteran alt-rockers Sloan prepare for this role.” one else. They must choose the door.” upholds a well-established tradition: it’s fresh, The interaction between Christine and head-bobbingly catchy and sure to produce a hit or –Robyn Slade, actor Brooke in the second half of the play is in- two. The Canuck quartet is one of those bands that credible with these two exceptional actresses is likeable, but forgettable. It’s not that their music feeding off each other’s energy. isn’t very good, necessarily; it’s just not exciting. The doors are also an essential character. Described by the audience as ‘touching’ It doesn’t provoke a slue of frenzied ticket sales, nor does it cement any ground- “In life, there are so many doors and so and ‘fast-paced,’ with ‘seamless transitions,’ breaking works. Parallel Play is an album for the sake of Sloan fans that demand many paths and we never know until we How It Works is worth seeing for more than open them what lies beyond,” says Brooke new music. One exception might be “Witch’s Wand,” which is an insanely magical merely finding out the nature of the trau- (played by Robyn Slade), who must choose love epic sure to become a cult favourite. Overall though, Parallel Play is middle- matic experiences that affect Brooke and which door to walk through. of-the-road. Sure it’s new, but the buzz fades to a din pretty quickly. Here’s hoping Christine. Merely 23 years of age, Slade would ap- they concentrate on the hits when they open for Lenny Kravitz this Wednesday pear to lack the experience required to play Tickets for adults are $34.15 and $25.25 for (Oct. 29) at the MTS Centre. this demanding role. Age belies ability. She students. Visit www.pte.mb.ca. —Jennifer Pawluk is exceptional as a child of divorce whose

THE GUMSHOE STRUT SideWalk Marathon of Dope This nine-track disc from the rapper also known as BeeJay Groce is the second release from Marathon of Dope, the pay-what-you-want-or-download-it-for- free record label/website he co-founded in August with fellow Winnipeg MC Pip Skid. The beats are interesting and engaging, reminiscent at times of Dilated Peoples, with The Gumshoe Strut rhyming lyrics about everyday life over top of them. Standout track: “People So Cold (No Hellos),” a sort-of hip hop “One Great City” on which The Strut spits about “five months... trudgin’ through three feet of snow.” (He dedicates the track to “my people with the parkas on.”) Really though, SideWalk is so good from front to back that it’s worth paying for. Decide for yourself at www.marathonofdope.com. —Aaron Epp Ar t s Ed i t o r : Aa r o n Epp contact: [email protected] The Uniter October 23, 2008 E-m a i l : Ar t s @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 Arts & Culture 17 Fa x : 783-7080 The quintessential romantic comedy O MTC production of P dyssey h o t o

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Pride and Prejudice Directed by Robb Paterson Plays at Manitoba Theatre Centre until Nov. 8

quick encapsulation of critical theory: Upon dropping by The Uniter officeA to pick up the press invitation for Manitoba Theatre Centre’s production of Pride and Prejudice, I made some pleas- ant chit-chat with managing editor Stacy Cardigan Smith. “Looking forward to the play?” she asked. Elizabeth Bennett (second from right, played by Mairi Babb) and her sisters in Pride and Prejudice. “Well, we’ll see,” I shrugged, adding: “Truth be told, I’ve never been particularly hot on Jane Austen.” he story of Pride and Prejudice is so well “chick flick” exploits essentially the same Pride and Prejudice Why then, she likely thought, are you re- Tknown, even I know it. The bourgeois construction as Austen’s story – sometimes has been credited with viewing this show? Elizabeth Bennett (played here by Mairi even literally, as in Bridget Jones’s Diary, I didn’t mention that I’ve never read the Babb) is one of five sisters yet to be married which pilfers Austen’s plot wholesale. providing the template novel either. off in early 19th century England. On one level this scenario is simply an in- Should this disqualify me from reviewing Elizabeth catches the eye of the standoff- genious way to keep apart two people whom for the modern romantic this play? Not at all. That I’m not acquainted ish Mr. Darcy (Matthew Edison), who al- the audience wants to see together. At the comedy, and indeed, the with the source material, nor a fan in gen- most instantly strikes the wrong note with same time, however, it isn’t merely a tortur- eral of said source material’s author, makes her. When she hears some unflattering gos- ous device meant to knock the characters so-called “chick flick” me neither more nor less suited to review the sip about the man, his standing in her eyes about like pinballs. exploits essentially the production. That’s because the play in ques- only worsens. Things, however, are not what The reason the Big Misunderstanding tion has to succeed on its own merits: it ei- they seem (dun dun dunnnnn!...). shtick works so well here – and why, I sus- same construction as ther works right there on the stage, in the Pride and Prejudice has been credited with pect, Austen’s tale has so endured – is be- Austen’s story moment, or it doesn’t. providing the template for the modern ro- cause what happens is rooted in the actions mantic comedy, and indeed, the so-called of credible characters. The entire story more or less pivots That’s not a criticism, merely an observation. around that first meeting (the original title This is a handsome production with good of the novel was First Impressions), but what performances, and if you’re a sucker for well- transpires from it is believable. The audience mannered, well-spoken, attractive people in identifies and sympathizes with the charac- costume, chances are you’ll enjoy yourself. ters because they’re recognizably human. But will fans of the novel like it? Couldn’t Indeed, the basic story material could say. likely support a more straightforwardly dra- matic treatment; what we get here is basi- For tickets, call 942-6537 or visit www.mtc. cally light comedy with a few serious scenes. mb.ca. October 23, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] Concert? Art show? Volunteer opportunity? Community event? Want to see your event in The Uniter? Arts & Culture E-mail your listing to [email protected]. The deadline for all listings is Wednesday. The Uniter is published 18 LISTINGS every Thursday, so send your listings 8 days prior to the issue you want your listing to appear in. It’s free. It’s easy.

FOLK, JAZZ & COUNTRY PUNK & METAL WAYNE ARTHUR GALLERY 186 Provencher. My Love Of Trees, mixed media installation by Peter Dumans. The CONCERTS GORDIE’S COFFEE HOUSE 127 Coburg. Oct. 23: Erin Neill. THE ZOO 160 Osborne. Oct. 25: The Ball’s Halloween exhibit is open until Oct. 29. CCPA FUNDRAISER Singing Social Justice featuring Event; Oct. 28: SNFU, Igor & The Skindiggers, Mr. Plow, John K. Sampson, Jessee Havey and DJ Kasm, Oct. THE REGAL BEAGLE 331 Smith. Thursdays: Shandra and Asado, The Ex Girlfriends (all ages); Oct 29: SNFU, Jaw, WOODLANDS GALLERY 535 Academy. New Gallery 29, at The Pyramid Cabaret. Tickets are $30 or $15 for Jason; Oct. 24 and 25: Blues on First; Oct. 29: Marlboro Mr Plow, HCE, The Savants. Artists, featuring paintings by Rick Bond, Marlene students and low-income families. Tickets are avail- Men. Cowell and Kim Veilleux, jewellery by Cathy Sutton able at any Assiniboine Credit Union, the CCPA the and ceramics by Tara Tuchscherer. The display is University of Winnipeg Info Booth and at the door. The TIMES CHANGE(d) HIGH & LONESOME CLUB Main & St. THEATRE open until Nov. 8. show starts at 7 p.m. Mary. Oct. 23: Brock Zeman; Oct. 24-25: Perpetrators, Big Dave Mclean; Oct 30: JD Edwards, Kevin Bones. ENCORE The new play by Marc Prescott opens Oct. 30 GRAFFITI GALLERY 109 Higgins. 12 Inch 4-Record Vinyl PORT AMORAL with Withdrawal, Discovenant, Perfect and runs until Nov. 9 at the Rachel Brown Theatre. art show, featuring record art from around the world, Scar, Oct. 24 at The Zoo. Advance tickets are $8 and are MCNALLY ROBINSON POLO PARK Oct. 24: Darcia Senft Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for seniors and $15 for open until Nov. 7. available from the front desk of the Osborne Village and James Hickerson, 8 p.m.; Oct. 25: A Taste of New students and are available by calling 989-2400. Encore Inn. Doors open at 9 p.m. and the show starts at 10 Orleans, 8 p.m. will be performed Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. URBAN SHAMAN GALLERY 203-290 McDermot. Revela- p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. tions, an exhibition featuring new paintings by Cana- MCNALLY ROBINSON GRANT PARK Oct. 24: Sam Knacker, dian artist Ron Noganosh. The exhibit will be open until SWING Oct. 23 at Salle Antoine Gaborieau Hall in the 8 p.m.; Oct. 25: Paulo Borges Trio, 8 p.m. MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE The MTC kicks off their 51st Nov 29. Franco Manitoban Cultural Centre (CCFM). Tickets are year with Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Tickets $18 in advance from the CCFM front desk, 233-8972. DANCE & HIP HOP range from $16 to $20 and are available from the MTC WINNIPEG ART GALLERY Installation Transformation: The show starts at 8 p.m. Swing will also perform Oct. box office, 942-6537, and website, www.mtc.mb.ca. The Objects Into Art, this exhibit features work by female 25 at Somerset Community Centre at 9 p.m. Contact OZZY’S 160 Osborne. Wednesdays: Soho Trash DJs: Punk, play runs from Oct. 16 to Nov. 8. artists who have taken everyday clothing items and Fleurette for tickets and more information, 774-2607. Glam, New Wave, Power Pop; Thursdays: Readymix transformed them into works of various art installa- Dance Party: Indie-Dance, Electro, Brit-Pop, New Wave, tions. Exhibit runs from Oct. 11 to Jan. 18. Also open is SAUTI African and contemporary dance featuring live Mash-Ups, 80’s, 90’s, and more. the Tibetan Sand Mandala. This show will be open from African drumming, Oct. 23 to 25 at The Gas Station Oct. 21 to Oct. 26. Theatre. Tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for seniors and students and $12 for children under 12. The show PLUG IN INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART 286 Mc- starts at 8 p.m. and there will be a matinee at 2 p.m. Dermot. Fastwurms’ Donky@Ninja@Witch. The exhibit on Oct. 26. Tickets are available from NAfro (946-0829), features a series of mixed media installations by art- Ticketmaster and at the door. £ The Uniter’s Top 5 events • ists Kim Kozzi and Dai Skuse and is open until Nov. 8. by curran faris In the Overlooked exhibition space, a selection of pup- JAZZ UNDER THE ROOFTOP featuring Swing Soniq, Oct. petry vignettes by Creative Growth’s Video Production 25 at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Tickets are $19, $18 for Workshop will be playing. Creative Growth will be on students/seniors and $17 for WAG members. Ticket display until Nov. 8. prices also include admission to the gallery on the day  OREN AMBARCHI With Angel and Alexandre St-Onge. The send + receive of the concert. The concert starts at 8 p.m. festival closes with a performance from Australian artist Ambarchi whose performance is likely to shake walls and rattle rib cages. Saturday, Oct. 25 at COMMUNITY EVENTS THE PAN CANADIAN NEW FOLK ENSEMBLE Featuring Urban Shaman Gallery. Tickets are $12 at the door and the show starts at 8 p.m. Christine Fellows, Kim Barlow and Old Man Leudecke, WOMEN AND LAW The Fort Garry Women’s Resource Oct. 23 at the Park Theatre. Tickets are $14 in advance  REVELATIONS New paintings by Canadian artist Ron Noganosh at Urban Centre presents Women and Law, a four part workshop from Ticketmaster, the WECC and the Park Theatre. The Shaman Gallery. Noganosh’s work in this installation focuses on the destructive series for women who are experiencing legal issues show starts at 8 p.m. powers of humanity. The exhibit will be on display until Nov 29. and concerns. Workshops will support women with basic legal info and resources. The workshops are:  SNFU Canadian punk legends return to Winnipeg for two shows, one all-ages Legal Rights 101, Nov. 3; Working with a Lawyer, Nov. 10; VIRTUOSI CONCERT SERIES The Tin-Alley String Quartet and one 18-plus, Tuesday, Oct. 28 and Wednesday, Oct. 29 at The Zoo. Tickets for and Hinrich Alpers, Oct. 25 in Eckhardt-Grammate Finding Your Way Through the Courts, Nov. 17; and What Hall in the University of Winnipeg. Tickets are $39 both shows are $15 dollars and are available from the Osborne Village Inn You Need to Know About the Law but Were Afraid to for adults, $37 for seniors and $20 for students. The front desk. Ask, Nov. 24. Workshops will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at concert begins at 8 p.m. 1150-A Waverley Street. Pre-registration is required and  PLASTIC PAPER ANIMATION FESTIVAL Winnipeg’s annual animation festival the workshops are for women only. For more informa- kicks off Wednesday, Oct. 29 and features an array of animations from Canada. tion call 477-1123. SNFU With guests, Oct. 28 and 29 at The Zoo. Tickets for The festival runs until Nov. 7. For more information and showtimes visit www. both shows are $15 dollars and are available from the Osborne Village Inn front desk. winnipegfilmgroup.com. OPEN MIC The Sounding Board open mic night invites acoustic musicians, songwriters, spoken word artists  12 INCH ART SHOW At the Graffiti Gallery. This installation features a and comedians to step up to the microphone at the collection of art on 12-inch vinyl sleeves and records and is open until Nov. 7. Lounge of Charlie-O and Friends at 8 p.m. To sign up, MUSIC contact [email protected]. POP, ROCK & INDIE HOME BUSINESS CONFERENCE The annual Manitoba Home Business Advisory Council conference will be ACADEMY FOOD DRINKS MUSIC 437 Stradbrook. Oct. 25: held on Oct. 24, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Sons Of York, The Pap Smears, Doug Edmond; Oct. 28: HIFI CLUB 108 Osborne. Oct. 23: Day Old Donuts with DJ Victoria Inn Hotel. Admission is $25 and includes con- Open Mic with Melissa Plett; Oct. 29: Samba Jazz with Hunnicut and DJ Co-op; Oct. 24: Stir Fry Friday with DJ GALLERIES tinental breakfast and a cold lunch buffet. The confer- Marco Castillo; Oct. 30: Jeff Barkman and Friends. Keesh and DJ Dow Jones; Oct. 25: Kill the Noise with ence will feature four expert panels, three “hot topic” Gold n’ Grams and The Hosers. PIANO NOBLE GALLERY 555 Main. Land: Perspectives of presentations and provides those in attendance with NOIR WINE BAR & EATERY 470 River. Mondays: Jeff a Ground Squirrel, recent paintings by Winnipeg artist the opportunity to network with other home business Barkman. Kelly Ruth. The exhibit is open until Dec. 13. N a t as h a P a h ili p s A painting from Ron Noganosh’s Creation Series, on display at the Urban Let the low tones of Oren Ambarchi move you, Saturday, Oct. 25. Shaman Gallery. Listings Co-o r d i na t o r : Cu r r an Fa r i s Concert? Art show? Volunteer opportunity? Community event? Want to see your event in The Uniter? contact: [email protected] The Uniter October 23, 2008 E-m a i l : Listings@u n i t e r .c a E-mail your listing to [email protected]. The deadline for all listings is Wednesday. The Uniter is published Ph o n e : 786-9497 every Thursday, so send your listings 8 days prior to the issue you want your listing to appear in. It’s free. It’s easy. Fa x : 783-7080 LISTINGS 19 owners. To register, call 339-0075, 803-9175 or visit POETRY CONTEST The Winnipeg Writers Collective is to a Ghostly Vacation, Oct. 25 at McNally Robinson Polo Oct. 25: Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (7 p.m.), www.homebusinessmanitoba.ca. hosting their annual autumn poetry contest. Contes- Park, 2 p.m. Home Movie (9 p.m.); Oct. 26: Roman Polanski: Wanted tants must be 18 years or older. Submissions must and Desired (7 p.m.); Oct. 29: Plastic Paper: Winnipeg HALLOWEEN BALL Canada’s longest running pansexual be unpublished, no more than 42 lines long, typed ROSANNA DEERCHILD Book launch of This is a Small Animation Festival: Sita Sings the Blues (7 p.m.), Plastic fetish event returns Oct. 25 at the Osborne Village Inn and printed on 8.5x11 inch paper. Contestants should Northern Town, Oct. 23 at McNally Robinson Grant Paper: Winnipeg Animation Festival: I Dream the Taste and features two floors of dancing, drinks and wild submit three copies of their poem and they should be Park, 8 p.m. of Sky and other Winnipeg Animations (9 p.m.); Oct. 30 entertainment. For more information contact Bryan postmarked no later than Oct. 31. For more guidelines Plastic Paper: Winnipeg Animation Festival: Nostalgia: at 269-2727, [email protected] or visit www.theball.ca/ and information, contact writerscollective@uwinnipeg. DON MARKS Book launch of They Call Me Chief: Warriors Broken Images/Quebec Experimental Animation (7 forum. ca, or 786-9468. On Ice, Oct. 27 at McNally Robinson Grant Park, 8 p.m. p.m.), Plastic Paper: Winnipeg Animation Festival: Fantastic Planet with live score by Les Jupes. BIKE DUMP The Bike Dump presents a free workshop WRITING CONTESTS Prairie Fire Press and McNally Rob- on gears and derailers, Oct. 29, 7 p.m. at 631 Main. For inson present a series of writing contests for poetry, more information visit [email protected]. short fiction and creative non-fiction.T he Bliss Carman FILM ON CAMPUS Poetry Award will be judged by Marilyn Dumont, short fiction will be judged by Michael Winter and creative FAMILY LAW WORKSHOP SERIES Presented by the ANIMATION FESTIVAL Cinematheque and the National UWSA BY-ELECTION The UWSA By-Election campaign non-fiction will be judged by Lawrence Hill. A total of The Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre, this series Film Board (NFB) of Canada present Plastic Paper: speeches will be held Oct. 24 at 12:30 p.m. in the $6,000 in prizes is available. The deadline for submis- of workshops are designed to provide women with Winnipeg’s Animation Festival, featuring the Get Ani- Eckhart-Grammate Foyer, third floor Centennial Hall. sions is Nov. 30. For more information contact Prairie basic legal information and education. The workshops mated! program of new NFB work. Discover animation Be sure to come out and hear what this year’s Candi- Fire Press, 423-100 Arthur Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba are: Spousal Support and Family Property, Oct. 27, 10 in all its forms with regional premieres of new inde- dates have to say. R3B 1H3. Phone: (204) 943-9066, E-mail: prfire@mts. a.m. to 12 p.m.; Domestic Violence, Nov. 3, 10 a.m. to pendent animated features, a showcase of classic NFB net, or visit www.prairiefire.ca for guidelines. 12 p.m.; and Child Support, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. vignettes, local animators, international shorts and Pre-registration is necessary. To register, or for more even something for the kids. The festival runs from VOLUNTEER information, call 477-1123. PATRICK BROWN Reading and signing of ButterflyM ind: Oct. 29 to Nov. 7. For more information visit www.win- Revolution, Recovery, and One Reporter’s Road to nipegfilmgroup.com for more information. OPPORTUNITIES Understanding China, Oct. 23 at McNally Robinson Polo Park, 7 p.m. LITERARY CINEMATHEQUE 100 Arthur. Oct. 24: Roman Polanski: UWSA FOODBANK The UWSA’s Foodbank program is Wanted and Desired (7 p.m.), Home Movie (9 p.m.); looking for volunteers to help hand out hampers to USED BOOK SALE The Friends of the Winnipeg Public CARA HILL Signing of Supernatural Winnipeg: A Guide downtown community members and students who are Library are holding a giant used book sale Oct. 25 at in need every Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. For more informa- Grant Park High School from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Au- tion contact Ben or Jamie at [email protected]. tumn Leaves Market will feature thousands of gently used books, DVDs, CDs, LPs, home baking and unique CHOICES YOUTH PROGRAM If you are looking to give gifts. All proceeds go to supporting Winnipeg Public back to your community, be a positive role model, Library programs. enjoy working with young people and can commit to at least two hours per week, consider volunteering AQUA BOOKS Book launch of Coast House, by Margaret with the Winnipeg School Division’s Award Winning Christakos and Maurice Mierau, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. Choices Youth Program at one of the city’s eight Inner City schools. For more information or to register, call Lise Brown at 470-8962. WRITING CONTEST The Winnipeg Free Press and Win- nipeg Writers Collective are holding a their annual non-fiction writing contest. The theme for this year’s D’ARCY’S A.R.C. Volunteers are urgently needed at contest is “I was never so scared.” Winners will be D’Arcy’s A.R.C. (Animal Rescue Centre) in their new published in the Free Press, and a total of $900 dollars facility at 730 Century. Volunteers must be at least 16 in prize money is available. All entries must be submit- years of age and willing to commit to three hours a ted with an entry form to http://thewriterscollective. week at varying shift times. For further information wordpress.com/, [email protected], or please contact Brenda at 888-2266 or e-mail arcvol- 786-9468, and all entries must be postmarked no later [email protected]. than Oct. 31. For more information, contact writerscol- [email protected], or 786-9468. Still from Nina Paley’s Sita Sings The Blues, playing at the Plastic Paper animation festival.

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UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG years; registered in a program with a Services and Organizational Development MuchMusic Aboriginal Youth Scholar- Disbursement Process for Your Canada/ substantial India Studies component. at 957.2504 ext. 3968. ship Manitoba Student Loan: Internal Awards Further information and application is The deadline for students to submit their Before a student loan document will be As part of their commitment to encourage University of Winnipeg International available at http://www.sici.org/applica- application forms to the University of Win- issued to you, you must have submitted more Aboriginal people to choose Student Bursary tions/. nipeg Awards & Financial Aid Department all the documentation requested by the careers in the Canadian broadcast Deadline: Oct. 31, 2008 by 4:30 PM (MST). has been extended to Oct. 31, 2008. Manitoba Student Aid Program to the International students who are attending industry, MuchMusic is proud to offer the Late and incomplete applications will not National Aboriginal Achievement MSAP Office, and you must be registered the University of Winnipeg and who have Aboriginal Youth Scholarship. MuchMusic be considered. Foundation “One-Time Special” Post in the minimum course load required for financial need may apply for bursary is partnered with AYN (Aboriginal Youth Secondary Education Bursary Award student loan eligibility. assistance. The value of the award is for The International Scholarship Network) to create the scholarship that Program 2008 Competition annually awards $5,000 to the student Several weeks before classes began, up to $2,500 per term up to a maximum of In 1998 and 1999, the National Aboriginal who best demonstrates skill, talent, Manitoba Student Aid printed loan $5,000 over the May to March academic Achievement Foundation (NAAF) expanded Commonwealth Scholarship Plan: awards excellence and enthusiasm in pursuing documents for students whose MSAP year. New international students will be the education scholarship and bursary available to Canadians for graduate study a future in broadcasting. The award will documentation and university course given first priority for this bursary. mandate to provide financial awards in Commonwealth Countries. go toward tuition, payable directly to registration were in order, and have sent To be eligible, a student must: be an inter- for studies in all academic areas of Established in 1960, the Commonwealth post-secondary educational institution of the documents to the addresses provided national student attending the University post-secondary education. The purpose Scholarship Plan was designed by the student’s choice. by students on their MSAP applications. of Winnipeg on a Student Authorization; of this program is to meet the increasing The loan document you receive will have Commonwealth governments to enable To qualify, applicants need to be: have documented financial need; be needs of First Nations, Inuit and Métis been electronically approved by the students of high intellectual promise Aboriginal and under 29 years of age, registered on a full-time basis: minimum students for financial support and to University of Winnipeg Awards & Financial to pursue studies in Commonwealth and be going into full-time studies in a 60 per cent course load and/or 18 credit assist them in the pursuit of excellence in Aid Office. It will indicate the fees you owe countries other than their own, so that on broadcasting-related field. To apply, sub- hours for the Fall/Winter academic year every discipline. to the University of Winnipeg which are to their return they could make a distinctive mit the following documents: a completed or nine credit hours for a single term; be To be eligible to apply for financial be deducted from the loan. contribution in their own countries while application form and a three-page essay pursuing a University of Winnipeg degree assistance, applicants must: not already fostering mutual understanding within the demonstrating why you should win the If the document is a Canada Student Loan program; show satisfactory academic be a recipient of a NAAF Bursary/Scholar- Commonwealth. scholarship. document, you may then take it to an ap- progress: successfully complete at least ship for the 2008/2009 academic year The Commonwealth countries listed below proved Canada Post outlet for forwarding a 60 per cent course load; maintain (Sept. 2008 to Aug. 2009); be studying Participants can also send a sample of offer scholarships to Canadian citizens to the National Student Loan Centre. If satisfactory academic standing: maintain in the fields of business, commerce, your (radio, TV, film, etc.) work, no longer and in certain cases to permanent the document is a Manitoba Student Loan Regular Status or a “C” average (2.00 science, law, engineering, information than five minutes in length. residents of Canada for graduate studies document, you can then forward it to the Grade Point Average). technology, education, social work and For more information and application, (Masters or Ph.D.) or, in some countries, MSAP Loan Administration Department. Interested students should complete social sciences; be a Canadian resident please refer to the MuchMusic website for research toward a Canadian graduate You should be prepared to present proof the Application and the Financial Need Aboriginal individual who is either First at http://www.muchmusic.com/mays/ or degree. of identification in order to validate your Assessment Form, available on the Awards Nation status or non-status Inuit or Métis; email [email protected] loan documents. & Financial Aid website, and at the Awards New Zealand - http://www.scholarships. be enrolled as a full-time student at the Deadline: Nov. 30, 2008 Identification Requirements for your & Financial Aid Office or the International gc.ca/csp/CWCadNZL-en.html Deadline: post-secondary level in a program of DataTel Scholars Foundation Scholar- Canada Student Loan document have Office. Dec. 15, 2008 study that is a minimum of two academic ship been updated. You will now need to pres- United Kingdom - http://www.scholarships. years at an accredited university. Deadline: Dec. 23, 2008 ent two forms of identification to validate gc.ca/csp/UKUpdateMessage.pdf Deadline: Graduate and Professional Studies For more information and an award ap- For outstanding students currently your identity: a valid photo identification Dec. 1, 2008 Application Expenses Bursary plication, please see the website at http:// attending an eligible Datatel client institu- (driver’s license, health insurance card- More information and applications are www.naaf.ca/html/applications_page_e. tion. The Datatel Scholars Foundation with photo, passport, or citizenship card) The purpose of this bursary fund is to at http://www.scholarships.gc.ca/csp/ html Scholarship is open to full-time and and your social insurance card or most provide some assistance to students with CWCAD1-en.html Deadline: Nov. 14, 2008 part-time students (taking at least six Government of Canada official documents respect to the high costs associated with Foreign Government Awards program credit hours), as well as undergraduate containing your Social Insurance Number applying to Graduate and Professional and graduate students in any major. (i.e. will accept a Notice of Assessment Soroptimists: Women’s Opportu- Schools. Expenses for a maximum of three These awards are available to Canadians Scholarship award amounts range from from Revenue Canada but not a T4 or T5 nity Awards programs will be considered per year. for graduate study abroad. $1,000 to $2,400. For more information slip). Manitoba Student Loan documents To be eligible applicants must satisfy the As part of the implementation of cultural The Women’s Opportunity Awards program and application please visit the Datatel can be validated by providing a copy of following criteria: have a minimum award agreements with the Government of is Soroptimist’s major project. Through website at https://www.datatelscholars. your identification with both your name point average of 3.55 in the previous Canada, the governments of Colombia, the program, clubs in 19 countries and org. and current signature (example, driver’s academic year; be registered in the final France, Korea, Mexico, the Philippines, territories assist women who provide Applications must be submitted online license, passport, banking card). year of an honours or four-year degree Russia and Switzerland will offer awards the primary source of financial support and are available from Sept. 1, 2008 to The National Student Loan Centre or the program in arts or science, or in the final to Canadian graduate students tenable for their families by giving them the Jan. 30, 2009, 5 p.m. EST. MSAP Loan Administration Department year of the Integrated B.Ed. program; have in 2009/2010. These awards have been resources they need to improve their edu- will process the document, transferring documented financial need. combined to form the Foreign Govern- cation, skills, and employment prospects. Manitoba Student Aid Program the fee payment portion of the loan Students may apply any time during the ment Awards (FGA) Program, which is Each year, more the $1 million is disbursed directly to the university and depositing administered by the Canadian Bureau for Fall/Winter academic year, provided that through cash awards at various levels of Manitoba Student Aid Information any balance into your account. Provide funding is available for this bursary. International Education (CBIE), on behalf the organization. your personal bank account information of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Applications will be evaluated on a first- To be eligible you must: be a female head Application: (either a void cheque, or your bank Canada (DFAIT). come, first served basis. Both full time of household (single or married with A Notice of Assistance will be sent to you account, transit number, and bank name and part time students may apply. Scholarships administered by CBIE: the primary responsibility of supporting approximately two weeks after you file an and address). Further instructions on Applications can be downloaded from Mexico - http://www.scholarships.gc.ca/ yourself and your dependents); be attend- on-line application. It will indicate your these processes will be included with the the Awards & Financial Aid Website or are fga/FGAMEX-en.html ing an undergraduate degree program or assessment of financial need and the loan document package. available at the Awards Office in Graham For more information and application a vocational/skills training program; have amount of assistance you are eligible to DID YOU KNOW You can check the status of Hall and will be accepted beginning Oct. please refer to the website: http://www. financial need. receive. There may be a may be a request your student aid application, find out what 15. scholarships.gc.ca/fga/fgap-en.html As many of the recipients of this award for (an) authorized signature(s) from you documentation is still outstanding, update and, possibly, your parents and/or spouse, Deadline: Oct. 31, 2008 have overcome enormous obstacles your address information and much more including poverty, domestic violence, as well as additional documentation, on line? Go to www.manitobastudentaid. Awards Offered by External Employment Equity Education Awards and drug and alcohol abuse, recipients attached to the Notice of Assistance. This ca Link to MySAO to log into your existing Agencies and Organizations 2008 Information Technology may use the award to offset any costs documentation must be submitted to account. MSAP before your loan document will be AUCC Awards The Manitoba Lotteries Corporation is associated with their efforts to attain DID YOU KNOW If you are a student who processed. pleased to continue its employment higher education, such as books, childcare has had past Government Student Loans The Association of Universities and equity education awards program to and transportation. Paper applications also will be available and are currently a full-time student Colleges of Canada provides 150 promote our commitment to employment For more information and application: in the Awards & Financial Aid Office in but do not have a student loan this year, scholarship programs on behalf of the equity and assist us in meeting future http://www.soroptimist.org/awards/ early June for the Fall/Winter Terms and please fill out a Schedule 2 document to federal government, domestic and foreign employment needs. Our employment awards.htm March for the Spring Term. A Notice of remain in non-payment status. Please agencies, and private sector companies. equity education awards program is based Assistance will be sent to you approxi- come to Student Services in Graham Hall, Check out website http://www.aucc.ca/. Applications should be sent to: Heather on academic achievement and is pleased mately five weeks after you file a paper where front counter staff can help you Look under the heading Scholarships and Menzies,1204-One Evergreen, Winnipeg, to provide a maximum of two awards application. If you submit an incomplete with this form. Internships for Canadian Students. MB, R3L 0E9, phone: 475-2526. valued at $2,000 each. application, or fail to supply supporting DID YOU KNOW That Manitoba Student Aid Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute: Deadline: Dec. 15, 2008 documentation, there may be delays in These awards are available to students staff can be on campus on Fridays from Student Excellence Awards The Soroptimist Foundation of Canada: the processing of your application for who are members in the following 1 to 4 p.m. To meet with them, you need Canadian Graduate Women Students student financial assistance. In order to assist students’ study employment equity groups: Aboriginal to set up an appointment time. Come to You may check the status of your applica- or research in Indian culture, his- Peoples; persons with disabilities; visible The Soroptimist Foundation of Canada student services and book an appoint- tion at any time on the MySAO section of tory, religion, arts, economic and social minorities; women in or aspiring to be in annually offers several $7,500 grants to ment, or phone 786-9458 or 786-9984. www.studentaid.gov.mb.ca. development, or the human dimension male-dominated occupations and who are female graduate students in Canada to of science and technology as they relate entering their second year to final year of assist them with completing university Application Deadline Dates: Other Award Websites: studies in one of the following: computer to India, seven awards will be provided studies that will in turn qualify them for Manitoba Student Aid will accept Canada Student Loan program and other to Canadian students with high academic sciences, computer analysis/programming careers that will improve the quality of applications until mid-February, or two or computer systems technology. important information on finances and achievements who are either in their last women’s lives. Examples of the Soroptim- months before the end of the academic budgeting www.canlearn.ca two years of undergraduate courses or in Award recipients may also be selected its’ work include: providing services, legal year. However, if you wish to have your Manitoba Student Aid Program www. graduate studies. Ten awards at $2,000 for an apprenticeship and/or summer counselling and assistance; counselling loan application assessed and your manitobastudentaid.ca per student are to be used to further employment with the Manitoba Lotteries mature women entering or re-entering financial assistance in place in time for students’ studies in preparation for a Corporation. All applicants must be 18 the labour market; counselling women in the beginning of classes, you should apply Surfing for dollars? Try these two career in a field related to India. years of age or older. crisis; counselling and training women by the following dates: websites: To be eligible you must be: a citizens or Applications can be downloaded from for non-traditional employment, and for Fall/Winter academic year or Fall Term www.studentawards.com permanent residents of Canada; regis- the the University of Winnipeg Awards & positions in women’s centres. only: On-line applications by Aug. 11, 2008, www.scholarshipscanada.com tered in the last two years of undergradu- Financial Aid website or the MLC website Applications are available online at http:// paper applications by July 28, 2008. Please contact the awards office for ate study or graduate study at a Canadian at http://www.mlc.mb.ca/MLC/content. www.soroptimistfoundation.ca/applica- Winter Term only: On-line applications by information regarding external awards. University during the 2006/2007 academic php?pageid=520&langdir=E. 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95.9 FM CKUW Campus/Community Radio Top 10 CD – Albums The Uniter is October 15 - 21, 2008 ! = Local content * = Canadian Content looking for arts LW tW artist Recording Label 2 1 !Magnificent Sevens Dirty Roads Independent writers. 17 2 *Mother Mother Oh My Last Gang 1 3 !Novillero A Little Tradition Mint If you’re 4 4 *Vancouger Canadian Tuxedo Mint 22 5 stereolab Chemical Chords 4AD interested 3 6 collard Greens & Gravy devil in the Woodpile Black Market Music 4 7 !Big Dave McClean Acoustic Blues Stony Plain in exploring 11 8 *Wolf Parade At Mount Zoomer sub Pop 7 9 *Fuck the Facts Disgorge Mexico Relapse current culture 20 10 *Pack A.D. Funeral Mixtape Mint trends or covering local art and music Draw for The Uniter events, e-mail E-mail [email protected] [email protected]. October 23, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 22 Sports Sports The jolt in energy drinks could shock you According to an article released by the says. There are natural ways to get a burst of As midterms kick in, is Pennsylvania Medical Society, other harm- energy slowly and safely. One 250-millilitre can caffeine really the best ful side effects include hypertension, anxiety, Dr. Anthony Kovatch, a pediatrician from of Red Bull energy drink headaches and interrupted sleep patterns. Pittsburgh, emphasizes that athletes are no contains 600 milligrams way to hit the books? In addition to this, energy drinks should exception to the rule. be avoided by individuals younger than 18; “In the humid heat of summer . . . if you of Glucuronolactone… those who are pregnant or nursing; or those drink this stuff because you’re hot, you’re de- By Hannah Larking with a family history of heart disease, high feating the purpose. Not only does caffeine [and] also contains The Lance (University of Windsor) blood pressure, depression, or glaucoma. raise your heart rate; it’s a diuretic,” said 80 mg of caffeine, a However, not all brands bare these Kovatch. warnings. “You’re likely to go to the bathroom more chemical we know best INDSOR (CUP) – The buzz The same article stated some energy drinks often, which is a problem in the middle of for its ability to interfere over energy drinks is understand- contain up to two or three times as much any sporting event. You may think you are able – pun intended. caffeine as a cup of brewed coffee – which getting hydrated, but instead, you’re getting or block adenosine – the WStudents are able to stay up late when they ranges from 80 to 135 milligrams – plus an dehydrated. And that can be dangerous,” he nucleotide responsible need to cram, and then concentrate during additional equivalent of five teaspoons of added. the morning-after class. But, what might ap- sugar. According to a study released by the for keeping you awake pear to be your gift from God in midterm “Energy drinks contribute to sleep dis- CBC, one 250-millilitre can of Red Bull season may turn out to be a serious health turbances, obesity, tooth decay and dehy- energy drink contains 600 milligrams of – some of which contain over four times as problem waiting to happen. dration,” said Dr. Suzan Steele, chair of Glucuronolactone, a naturally occurring Energy drinks have risen in popularity much as the recommended level. the Philadelphia Assembly, PA Academy of substance manufactured by the human body Students looking for alternative and more faster than they make your heart beat, but a Family Physicians. that gained notoriety due to false rumours it medical conference in Prince Edward Island natural pick-me-ups can try low-fat milk, “We’re looking at a generation that will was a Vietnam War drug that led to several unflavoured water, diluted fruit juice, vege- has cited a cause for concern in the midnight have serious problems with osteoporosis brain tumour deaths. miracle. table juice, peanut butter, bananas, eggs, yo- based on a lack of calcium intake and obesity One 250-ml can also contains 80 mg of gurt, and many vegetables. While their benefits seem necessary in the from too much sugar. Brittle bones and too caffeine, a chemical we know best for its abil- moment, health repercussions have one doc- Other ways to boost your energy are much weight just spells trouble,” she added. ity to interfere or block adenosine – the nu- through herbs and vitamins such as ginger, tor from the conference referring to energy The vast majority of university students cleotide responsible for keeping you awake. drinks as the cigarettes of 30 years ago. licorice root, ginseng, green tea and B-50 vi- are too young to have even identified the Most energy drinks are much higher than tamin formula. The high amounts of caffeine in the drink heart condition that may turn energy drinks the U.S. Food and Drug Administration claim to increase performance level, concen- Exercise is also always beneficial – par- into personal ticking time-bombs. limit, according to an article published in the ticularly methods in yoga and tai chi, both tration and metabolism, but research shows New concoctions being popularized in Boston Globe. The FDA has a limit of 65 mg those same ingredients could also be helping of which are geared towards relieving stress, bars across the nation combining alcohol of caffeine per 12 ounces in sodas, but does improving energy levels, and increasing you develop a cardiac arrhythmia – a poten- with energy drinks are hazardous, Steele not regulate caffeine levels in energy drinks tially fatal heartbeat irregularity. concentration. Denis Savard, you’re fired!! the team and the NHL in general. New coaches Team Canada specialist Craig Hartsburg now controls the Senators with expectations take over to do better than last season’s 94 points. So far, his Ottawa team is ahead of the game. professional sports In the Southeast Division, John Anderson and Peter DeBoer made their debuts be- hind the benches of 2007/2008 non-playoff Kevin Chaves teams. Both Coaches have had the same start Volunteer staff as Savard but yet, they still have their jobs. Barry Melrose is finally back behind the bench of an NHL team again after a long 13 understand the life of a NHL coach year vacation with ESPN. At first it seemed can be very unpredictable. I under- like a “win-win” situation for Melrose’s stand the only thing that counts for Lightning but then Tampa Bay’s owners Ibig league coaches is winning. What I spent over $250 million in salaries during the don’t understand is how a maturing team off season and drafted Steven Stamkos. like the Chicago Blackhawks that have By the way, Tampa is winless after the first improved every season for the past four four games of the season and Melrose still seasons can fire Denis Savard after only has his job. four games into the new season. In L.A., the Kings convinced Terry Does starting a season 1-2-1 really de- Murray to run the operations of a rebuilding c serve a firing? If so, that means that nine falvo ory Kings team. The key word is “rebuilding;” other coaches should also be axed off their like many others, they are young and expec- teams. tations are very low going into this season To makes things worse, Savard was but they are off to a much better start than fired immediately after Chicago’s first win of young talent on the team, Chicago’s man- Toronto, Colorado, Los Angeles, Ottawa anticipated. of the year. agement is expecting to go undefeated? and Tampa Bay all have new experienced Of the new coaches, only San Jose’s rookie Here is a coach that led this team an in- Last season after four games into the sea- coaches while Atlanta, Florida, San Jose and coach Todd Mclellan has an easy roll into the credible turn-around season last year as the son, the Blackhawks started an astonishing the New York Islanders have rookie bench playoffs and his 4-1-0 start after five games team improved by 16 points from the season one point better than this year’s campaign. bosses. is great. The same goes for Colorado’s Tony before. Actually, they were only four points There must be something we don’t know. Right off the hop, we can all assume that Granato though he will be on a season long out of a playoff spot. Savard’s game plan Former St. Louis Blues and Colorado at least six of these coaches have tons of work hot seat; his Avalanche are not off to a great for the team was about to kick in until this Avalanche head coach, Joel Quenneville, will to do and will not be seen the postseason. start but should be a playoff team. shocking firing. fill in for Savard and I wish him luck. Ron Wilson will and is having a tough time When it comes to coaches, the questions How do we convince ourselves that this Not counting Chicago, there were nine keeping the Maple Leafs out of the league’s are endless but only one thing truly matters: was a good move by the Blackhawks? teams that headed into the 2008/2009 sea- basement while the same goes for Scott winning the Stanley Cup. Personally, I cannot see any legitimate rea- son with different coaches than the year be- Gordon and his Isles. Toronto looks terrible son. Maybe with the off season signings of Kevin Chaves is a frequent Uniter sports con- fore, including four who have never coached on paper, especially with Mats Sundin tak- tributor and publishes his own hockey insights big names like Brian Campbell and Cristobal in the “big show” before. ing his sweet time to decide his future with Huet combined with the ridiculous amount to www.prohockey-fans.com. Sp o r t s Ed i t o r : Jo s h Bo u l d i n g contact: [email protected] The Uniter October 23, 2008 E-m a i l : Sp o r t s @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 Sports 23 Fa x : 783-7080

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Tom Asselin 17-18-0 = 34 Marko Bilandzjia 23-12-0 = 46 COMPILED BY JOSH BOULDING Josh Boulding 24-11-0 = 48 NFL Kevin Chaves 22-13-0 = 44 Scott Christiansen 26-9-0 = 52 Mike Collins 22-13-0 = 44 Adam Peleshaty 20-15-0 = 40 Brad Pennington 20-15-0 = 40 PICKS Jo Villaverde 22-13-0 = 44 Quantum players If John Smith signs up to play on a football team that already has a John Smith, what does he get on the back of his Jersey? elcome back to NFL Picks! This year we are doing things The struggling Dallas Cowboys recently Wslightly differently. You will acquired Roy Williams that will join the other be treated to the insight of several OAK @ BAL the right end of several lopsided games. Both teams Roy Williams on the Cowboy’s roster. So what analysts (from the amateur to the Adam says: Oakland is coming off an overtime win in this match up are undefeated at home and below will end up on the back of their jerseys? elite) each week. Keep track of the over Brett Favre’s New York Jets that could give them .500 on the road. That trend will continue this week as That depends on the league and the time era. players by watching the scores! some confidence going into their game in Baltimore. Carolina takes it. Panthers 27 Cardinals 21 Prior to the ’07/’08 season, the NFL had no rules Loser buys the wings! The Raiders also have the fifth best rushing attack Kevin says: CAR that dictated the nameplates of two players with in the NFL with Justin Fargas and Darren McFadden. Brad says: CAR identical surnames on the same team. However, the Ravens have the best rush defense in the Mike says: CAR After the New England Patriots acquired a The cast: NFL and if I had to choose a quarterback right now Adam says: CAR second Brady (Kyle Brady, that is), the rules Tom Asselin Tom is the veteran. between Joe Flacco and Jamarcus Russell, I’d pick Tom says: CAR were forced to change. As EPSN.com reports, Crusty, grumpy... well, maybe Flacco. Ravens win a low-scoring one. those head honchos at the NFL may be greedy, just grumpy… He needs to rely Kevin says: BAL but they can’t be seen as so greedy that they on his experience to fend off the Brad says: BAL PHI @ ATL would add a “T.” to star-quarterback Tom Brady’s newcomers. Mike says: OAK Mike says: In the battle of the raptors I am boycotting jersey just because of Kyle. Marko Bilandzjia Marko is one Adam says: BAL the Atlanta Falcons in my pick, because they’re just not After all the speculation, though, it seems that of the new guys. Will the rookie Tom says: BAL the same without Michael Vick. But all rhymes aside, the Cowboys will just be content with Williams, come through in his predictions? Philly’s the better team. Eagles by 14. seeing as both players have different numbers and play on opposite sides of the ball anyways. Josh Boulding Josh is the Kevin says: PHI sports editor. With only mediocre CLE @ JAC Brad says: ATL NFL experience, does he stand a Kevin says: Cleveland has played some pretty good Mike says: PHI Irony of the gridiron chance against the veterans? football in the past three weeks including hammering Adam says: PHI Have you ever taken a gander at the sidelines of a football game (at any level of play) and Kevin Chaves As a hockey fan the Giants and giving the Redskins a good fight. This Tom says: PHI sticking his nose into America’s could be bad for Jacksonville, who seem to enjoy wondered just how someone so overweight league, only time will tell if Kevin keeping games close and are not a strong home team could coach such chiseled athletes? Chaves can make the plays on thus far. The key here is that the Jags are coming off a BUF @ MIA You aren’t alone if you have. In fact, as this season’s outcomes. rest-filled bye week. Take them to squeak a nail biting Brad says: Buffalo should win over Miami. Miami is TheSportsCulture.com posted, the Fat Coaches Association (FCA) has just welcomed their Scott Christiansen Scott is an win. doing better this season but I don’t think they’re good Kevin says: CLE enough to beat Buffalo. latest member: Tom Amstutz, head coach of the experienced contributor to the University of Toledo Rockets. section but new to the Picks. Brad says: CLE Kevin says: BUF But Amstutz isn’t alone at the FCA. Several Mike says: JAC Brad says: BUF Mike Collins Mike is another other coaches of significant size precede him, experienced contributor. Adam says: CLE Mike says: BUF such as Charlie Weis (Notre Dame Fighting Irish), Tom says: CLE Adam says: BUF Mark Mangino (Kansas Jayhawks) and Romeo Adam Peleshaty Another Tom says: BUF newcomer to the section, Adam Crennel (Cleveland Browns). will try to take an underdog win. As SI.com puts it, with all the commercialization ARI @ CAR Last Week’s Games: of sports these days, the ad real estate on the Brad Pennington Brad knows Tom says: The Cardinals are one of the surprise teams sidelines may cross the ocean of the bench and basketball. Will that help picking SD 14, BUF 23 of the NFL this year. Through seven weeks Kurt Warner colonize the new world of the coach. the pigskin winners? MIN 41, CHI 48 has been superb throwing for 12 touchdowns, which is BAL 27, MIA 13 Jo Villaverde Jo, the contender, a big reason the Cardinals lead the league in scoring IND 14,GB 34 was in the running last year. His If its yellow, let it mellow… in the pot through seven weeks. Carolina currently holds a slim CLE 11, WAS 14 The sport of boxing isn’t quite as high class football experience may just lead in a very competitive NFC South and has been on land him on top this season. and popular among the kids these days, with all the T.V. time football and hockey take up. But, every once in a while, a story leaks from the realm of boxing that grabs people’s attention and turns the sports world’s eye. Usually, what that eye sees isn’t a very Study links finger lengths to desire to exercise flattering picture, though, as is the case with Vitali Klitschko. sonality comes from, and why some peo- In the human literature on digit ratio The Ukrainian boxer recently won the WBC Alberta and California ple are more aggressive than others over the and exercise, the opposite was found. More heavyweight title in the eighth round. For those course of their lives,” Hurd said. physically fit individuals tend to have more unfamiliar with boxing, remember each round researchers determine In a collaborative research project with masculine digit ratios. More feminized digit is three minutes (that’s at least 21 minutes of boxing before the final round). the University of California, Riverside, over ratios are associated with higher rates of ex- the motivation to But, according to the BBC, Klitschko told 50 generations of mice were observed by Ted ercise, whereas greater physical strength and German newspaper Bild that he uses wet diapers exercise is largely Garland, a biology professor at UCR. ability is associated with more masculine (nappies) on his hands to keep the swelling The mice were put in a cage with an ex- digit ratios. down. He insisted that baby wee is free of toxins genetic ercise wheel. A machine kept track of how “Looking at the human data suggests that and doesn’t smell. much they used the wheel. things that are most measured in the mice Where might this Dr. Iron Fist (Klitschko has The mice with the highest exercise fre- might be an exception to the females,” Hurd a PhD in sport philosophy) get fresh baby wee? Justine Milton quencies were then bred together, while the said. Simple: his three-year-old son, Max. The Gateway (University of Alberta) other mice were picked at random to breed. According to Hurd, this study proves that Due to the high costs of breeding mice where personality comes from is more com- Canadian Synchro team and a lack of funding, Hurd and Garland plex than one source, and shows the degree has big holes to fill DMONTON (CUP) – New research agreed to split the research. Hurd and his to which genes and pre-natal testosterone in- After a good fourth place finish in the Beijing out of the University of Alberta has students received the feet of the tested mice fluence behaviour. Olympics this past summer, five members of the shown that while the drive for exer- to measure for their data, while Garland re- “It tells us how much people tend to exer- Canadian National Synchronized Swim Team are ciseE is largely attributed to motivation, ge- calling it quits. corded the mice’s exercise habits. cise is to some degree determined by events netics – more specifically, your finger-length Captain Marie-Pierre Gangé of Montreal, “When they came to the end of their ex- that happen before they are born. It is a per- Que., along with Jessika Dubuc of Mercier, Que., – plays a major role. periments, when the mice had to be killed, sonality trait that is very persistent. You can’t Jennifer Song of Calgary, Dominika Kopcik of Over the past year, Peter Hurd, an asso- they chopped off their feet and sent them to look at somebody’s hand and be like: ‘Oh Surrey, B.C., and Megan Poss of Waterloo, Ont., ciate professor of psychology and member us. And then, after that, we measured all [the man, you have to get sent to extra gym class announced their official retirements on Oct. 16, of the Centre for Neuroscience at the U of digit ratio] data,” Hurd said. number 8201’” Hurd joked. 2008. A, along with his grad students, has been Hurd says the genes that underlie the reg- Ultimately, the study left his team with According to CBC.ca, Gangé, a veteran leader, studying how digit ratios, desire to exer- ulation of finger length are common in many more questions than answers. participated in a multitude of international cise, and pre-natal testosterone exposure are species. Therefore, there could be some com- “The story underlying all of this is that events for Canada, including two Olympic correlated. mon underlying physical regulation. pre-natal testosterone is changing the brain Games, three world championships and two Pan- American Games. Hurd says this data can be used to deter- “The more feminine looking the shape of which is changing the personality, and the mine things like frequency of exercise, or the paw was, the more they liked to exer- digit ratio is just this weird trait that indi- how aggressive someone is. cise. When we made them to like to exercise cates that,” he said. “We’ve been looking at the idea that more by breeding them for that, it changed pre-natal testosterone exposure makes for the shape of the paw so that it looked more lifelong difference in personality, where per- feminine,” he said.