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2008/10/02 VOLUME06 63

Kicking out the poor to cater to the rich The changing nature of West Broadway news  page 3

Passing through the ‘Peg: three musical acts to catch this week arts & culture  page 15

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“There is a lack of Why Conservative arts A day at the MERC: “We Why you should try the accountability [on cuts are a step in have the most amazing ‘epic’ game of Ultimate reserves], mainly due to the right direction youth that work here. Frisbee nepotism” They walk the kids home”

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r Ashley Holmes [email protected] –Kevin Nixon, » City of Winnipeg Photo Editor Mark Reimer » [email protected] News assignment editor Toban Dyck » [email protected] News production editor Ksenia Prints » [email protected] Experts and cycling activists say that Winnipeg, with its host of bicycles and long summer, could benefit from a bike sharing program. Arts and culture editor Aaron Epp » [email protected] He believes Winnipeg currently lacks the Paris program as an example. Comments Editor Bike sharing popular cycling infrastructure for such a city-wide “Those bikes have a unique design, so you Devin Morrow » [email protected] program. would know if it was stolen,” Swanson said. Sports editor in North America, “The city has done a lot for cycling in the Bixi bicycles have three gears, an aluminum Joshua Boulding » [email protected] last two years and as soon as we move ahead frame and a distinctive design incorporating Listings coordinator Winnipeg might be next so does everyone else,” Miller said. the Montreal logo. Curran Faris » [email protected] According to Kevin Nixon, the City of Swanson also said a bike-sharing program Beat reporter Dan Huyghebaert Winnipeg’s active transportation coordina- would be quite popular at the U of W. Dan Huyghebaert » [email protected] Beat Reporter tor, bike sharing is on the city’s radar. Miller thinks the program would be bet- Beat reporter “We’re watching Montreal very closely,” ter suited for the University of Manitoba. Joe Kornelsen » [email protected] he said. “The campus of the U of W is pretty tiny Beat reporter ity sources confirm Winnipeg is fol- Bike sharing has been a success in Europe compared to the U of M. It would be a dif- Sandy Klowak » [email protected] lowing the latest bike sharing initia- for several years now, with the Paris program ficult thing for the U of W to pull off,” he Beat reporter tives in Montreal in consideration of offering up more than 20,000 bikes to the said. Andrew McMonagle » [email protected] Cstarting its own program. public. Bike sharing works through central bicy- For more information on bike sharing, check Modern bike sharing programs began cle depots, where those interested can grab a out http://bike-sharing.blogspot.com. CONTRIBUTORS charging after bicycles were being stolen or bike and ride it to another drop off spot. Wesley Flett Johnston, Brooke Dmytriw, Wendy Gillis, vandalized. Andrew Tod, Sepher Cadiz, Andrew Haig, J. Williamez, While previously free, most modern pro- “I don’t think theft is a major issue if you Courtney Schwegel, Chris Friesen, Maria Laureano, grams have some fee-calculating system run the program correctly,” Nixon said. How other cities do it Jennifer Pawluk, Matt Preprost, Alex Kyle, Melly Ozubko, based on term rates or per-use payments. Mark Burch, the University of Winnipeg’s Holly Rose, Meghan Miller, Tom Asselin, Marko Bilandzjia, Washington, D.C. launched their bike Kevin Chaves, Scott Christiansen, Mike Collins, Adam director of campus sustainability, disagrees. Velib sharing program last month, emulating a Peleshaty, Brad Pennington, Jo Villaverde, Cindy Titus, Burch is currently overseeing the installation Bike sharing program in Paris, France similar program in Paris, France. Montreal Cory Falvo, Robert Huynh. of new bike depots on campus. Launched: July 15, 2007 started its pilot bike sharing program Bixi, a The Uniter is the official student newspaper of the University of “For some odd reason, we steal bikes Number of bikes: 20,600 combination of ‘bicycle’ and ‘taxi,’ on Sept. Winnipeg and is published by Mouseland Press Inc. Mouseland here,” Burch said. Number of bikes gone missing: 3,000 Press Inc. is a membership based organization in which students 21. “Why we have to steal things that are Overall annual cost per bike: $3,460 and community members are invited to participate. For more Montreal aims to have 2,400 bikes on the information on how to become a member go to www.uniter.ca, or made available free, I have no idea,” Burch Cost of yearly pass: $45 street by the spring of 2009. call the office at 786-9790. The Uniter is a member of the Canadian said, referring to the free White Bike pro- Annual revenue for the City of Paris University Press and Campus Plus Media Services. The City of Toronto is now looking at re- SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES, LETTERS, GRAPHICS AND PHOTOS ARE gram that existed in Winnipeg in the early (projected): $45 million viving its program, which ran out of money WELCOME. Articles must be submitted in text (.rtf) or Microsoft Word ’90s. (.doc) format to [email protected], or the relevant section editor. two years ago. Deadline for submissions is 6:00 p.m. Thursday, one week before Burch believes Winnipeg’s winters will Bike sharing is also making its way onto Bixi publication. Deadline for advertisements is noon Friday, six days hinder the program. He also stated political prior to publication. The Uniter reserves the right to refuse to print universities: the University of Ottawa began Bike sharing program in Montreal will at city council is required to expand the submitted material. The Uniter will not print submissions that are a bike sharing program on its campus this Launched: Sept. 21, 2008, homophobic, misogynistic, racist, or libellous. We also reserve the city’s existing bicycle path infrastructure. right to edit for length and/or style. year. fully operational by spring 2009 “I think it would work,” said Anders “It raises the bar for Winnipeg,” said Number of bikes by spring 2009: 2,400 CONTACT US » Swanson, mechanic at Natural Cycle Bike General Inquiries: 204.786.9790 Kevin Miller of the cycling advocacy group Overall annual cost per bike: $1,500 Courier and Repair Service, pointing to the Advertising: 204.786.9790 Bike to the Future. Cost of yearly pass: $78 Editors: 204.786.9497 Fax: 204.783.7080 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.uniter.ca BY Andrew McMonagle LOCATION » What do you think of bicycle sharing services Room ORM14 and are they feasible for Winnipeg? University of Winnipeg 515 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9

Gim Ong Cindy Caplette Angel Fontaine Fourth year, creative writing Social worker, Government of Restaurant server, Mouseland Press Board of Directors: “As long as it’s not too Manitoba Kikiwak Inn, The Pas David EisBrenner (chair), Mary Agnes Welch, expensive. Winnipeg is not so “I think it’d be excellent. I’d “It’s an all right idea. Good for the Rob Nay, Nick Tanchuk, Brian Gagnon, Devin King, sprawling that it would be bad. probably use it. We’d have to environment. I use my mom’s It would be cheaper to park have more bike trails though. bike. Winnipeg is big enough that Meg McGimpsey, Ben Zorn, Kelly Ross (UWSA), your car and use a bike for a Who’s gonna pay for the hel- it will work.” Scott Nosaty few hours.” mets and pads? It’d be feasible For inquiries e-mail: [email protected] for people on social assistance who can’t buy a bike.”

Hendrick Rudolph Kerrin Capon Timothy Sawa Cover Image Second year, business Second year, education Producer, CBC Television administration “I think it’s a good idea. For “I think it’s a great idea. Though, “untitled #2” by ‘Kazu’ “I think you should just buy a students to buy a bike is Winnipeg is a hard city to bike in. bike. They’re cheap. I buy dis- expensive. I live in an apart- There are no bike lanes and cars Part of “Mixed Media & posable bikes – ones that are ment so there’s no storage. don’t necessarily slow down or Installation” showing at the Semai less than $100. It’s the same Winnipeg needs more bike give you space to ride. I have my as one and a half months’ bus paths and improvements first. own bike so I wouldn’t use it.” Gallery from Sept 10 to Oct. 11. fare. The administration would I don’t bike in the city, I’m not be difficult to maintain.” comfortable.” See article on page 13. 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 2, 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 Manitoba Housing blamed for area‘s security woes Local “As far as I’m concerned, the r mark Tenants hurt by last five years it’s been much better

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around here. Maybe Granite Gates e r accusations wants to reassess the area, they’re Compiled by pushing for more security or what- Wesley Flett Johnston Ksenia Prints ever,” she said. and Ksenia Prints News production editor About 100 tenants reside in the 40 suites of 29 Balmoral Street. The Sept. 22 notice was cir- No more backyard breeders West Broadway property culated among all Granite Gates Manitoba’s Animal Care Act, already one of the most comprehensive pieces management firm is ac- tenants and area private home “The last thing this community cusing Manitoba Housing of legislation of its kind, will further owners in the blocks between needs is more friction.” strengthen its animal protection projectsA of causing insecurities in Balmoral Street and Broadway legislation with a special eye for the neighbourhood. and Spence and Young Streets. –David Berard, 41 Balmoral Street resident commercial breeding. Granite Gates sent out a call for Granite Gates is in charge of The new amendments to the action to its tenants on Sept. 22, over 350 units through its three Granite Gates property management blames Manitoba Housing projects in the act include higher fines for the mistreatment of animals, stronger urging them to address Manitoba agencies, Asteroid Management, West Broadway area, including River-View Mansions at 29 Balmoral Street, for Housing Authority about the licensing requirements for pet breeders Annex Property Management and a host of security issues in the area. and an expansion of inspection and “lack of control” in its properties Houston Property. enforcement provisions. at 29 Balmoral Street and 25 Furby “It’s been an ongoing thing,” and on the sides of 29 Balmoral everyone’s problem.” A first-time offence could now Street. said Vetta Churchill, manager of Street. According to Snezik, the Churchill agrees with this, say- earn a $10,000 fine, increased from The notice mentioned two re- $5,000, while a second-time offence Granite Gates. “Those (29 Balmoral cameras are only reviewed if an in- ing Granite Gates is not accusing cent events involving the residents is punishable with a 12-month jail Street and 25 Furby Street) are the cident occurs. all Manitoba Housing residents. of 29 Balmoral Street: the shelter- sentence, increased from six months. only two buildings where all the Snezik stated any changes to se- “There are a lot of good ten- And if you’re looking for a pooch, ing of fugitives and the torching of problems seem to originate.” curity regulations at 29 Balmoral ants in that building who’re dis- remember pet stores will now have a balcony, both of which occurred “Any problem that comes Street or 25 Furby Street will be a appointed [with Manitoba to keep records of the breeders from earlier this month. up from this area comes from result of a “planned approach” to Housing]. I’m talking about a whom they purchased their pets. But for Cheryl Morin, a resident These new amendments are in Manitoba Housing.” all Manitoba Housing properties. very small percentage of Manitoba at 29 Balmoral, security is a com- step with recent movements towards According to Churchill, But for those residing in Housing residents who terrorize mon concern for all of the area’s strengthening animal protection Granite Gates addressed Manitoba Manitoba Housing projects, the neighbourhood.” residents and her building alone is legislation in other provinces. Housing with the problem several Granite Gates’ accusations pose an David Berard, a tenant at a not to blame. times over the last year, with no immediate concern. Granite Gates property at 41 “I love the apartment, I love Manitoba pushes for results. “It’s a stereotype for people who Balmoral Street who received the the organic gold the area, I’ve lived here for most of John Snezik, manager of mainte- live in public housing,” said Abdo notice, doesn’t understand what Manitoba is now the first province my life… But I feel unsafe walk- nance operations for the Manitoba Mitiku, the superintendent at 29 the fuss is about. with an incentive program for farmers ing around here at night,” she said. Housing Authority, denies hearing Balmoral Street. “If there’s one bad “I find it offensive. I don’t mind to grow organic produce. “As with anywhere, it’s certain Manitoba’s Agriculture, Food and from Granite Gates until now. apple it doesn’t mean all the peo- that they’re (Manitoba Housing) people… We’re being singled out Rural Initiatives Minister Rosann “We’re always looking to im- ple who live in 29 Balmoral are here,” he said. “The last thing because it’s Manitoba Housing, I Wowchuk recently announced more prove these properties,” he said. bad.” Mitiku feels these incidents this community needs is more know that.” than $338,000 in funding will become “But I don’t think you can define it are representative of a bigger prob- friction.” available over a three year period to Morin has lived in this Manitoba to a specific demographic.” lem. He agrees with the need for Granite Gates is the umbrella certified organic farmers. Housing project for 20 years. Granite Gates is calling for per- increased security. property management firm in The program will also reimburse While doing the interview, her not-yet-certified, organic-wannabe manent security patrols around the “It’s everyone’s fault, not charge of Asteroid Management, young granddaughter and baby farmers and processors for the cost of two properties and accountability Manitoba Housing’s fault,” he said. Annex Property Management and great-granddaughter were scur- certification. for tenants. “They should control the River Houston Property Management. It rying in the background, uncon- Under the new plan, producers can Manitoba Housing currently Sidewalk (along the Red River)… is also an area in West Broadway. receive up to $800 per year for two cerned with potential dangers. has cameras installed in the back If we feel insecure in this area, it’s years to cover the cost of transition. According to a provincial press release, organic food production can decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Career and education paths not clear for today’s students It is also more profitable: in recent years, retail sales of organic products Province funds training and employment programs to help youth find their way increased 15 to 20 per cent annually.

cindy titu cindy To learn more, go to www.gov.mb.ca/ Joe Kornelsen Manitoba recently renewed its sup- agriculture/organic/index.html. Beat reporter port of the Boys and Girls Clubs’ YRWTP, allowing 20 inner city s Provincial hog moratorium youths to participate. It also in- made permanent provincial boost to train- vested in the JobWorks Youth Build Three regional moratoriums on hog ing and employment program, which provides carpen- industry expansion – in Southeastern programs for youth is try training and work placements Manitoba, the Red River Valley providingA just the help some need for a total of 60 individuals who Special Management Area and the Interlake Region – have received their to enter the job market. are unemployed and not attend- final readings and will soon become Staci Dovbniak is a former ing school full time in Winnipeg, permanent. University of Winnipeg student. Thompson and Portage. Intended to protect Manitoba’s land She attended the school back in Tuition is fully covered for all and water, Bill 17 will effectively stop 2002 but felt the material she was YRWTP participants. All reside what is considered the unsustainable learning was irrelevant. She de- within the inner city and have ex- growth of the hog industry in the areas concerned. cided to quit school and joined the perienced barriers to education. Conservation Minister Stan Struthers labour force, working the odd res- Sixty per cent of all participants are noted in a provincial press release taurant job. of First Nations decent. Staci Dovbniak credits the Youth Recreation Worker Training Program at the Boys that expansion will be permitted At the age of 29, Dovbniak de- “The biggest thing is the sup- for producers utilizing certain and Girls Clubs Winnipeg with providing her with the knowledge, understanding and environmentally-friendly technologies. cided she needed a change after port level of the program,” said training a traditional university setting could not. hearing about about a new pro- Randy Wagner, director of em- gram offered by the Boys and Girls ployment services at the Boys and randomly selected students: they Marijuana’s tame cousin is Manitoba’s newest market Clubs of Winnipeg, called the Girls Clubs of Winnipeg. “[The didn’t feel that they got adequate One educated country Youth Recreation Worker Training program] is giving them a chance, A newly announced processing-plant support in high school about ca-  Smartening up: 86 per cent will produce animal bedding and home Program (YRWTP). The program many of them couldn’t afford to go reer options.” of Canadians aged 25 to 65 have insulation out of hemp for an emerging was directed at moving young to school.” Saunders added that there were completed high school, the third global market. people into the job market by pro- Besides helping youth, the pro- “pockets of quite remarkable ef- highest in the world. Those with The plant, Parkland Biofibre, will be viding them with training and a located in the Dauphin-Parkland region gram actually improves Winnipeg’s forts” to bring career training into college or university degrees make college diploma from Red River and was announced on Sept. 26. The social services. the workforce around the coun- up 47 per cent of the population. College. “The program was created be- province provided the project with $4 try, but that there was no cohesive million in funding; the overall plant will Dovbniak took a chance and cause a lot of people were com-  Big spender: In 2004, Canada strategy. spent 6.2 per cent of its Gross cost about $20 million. signed up. She thrived in the pro- ing out of school to work in this Veronica Dyck, executive direc- The plant is expected to create up to gram and earned a diploma as a program, but there wasn’t a lot of Domestic Product (GDP) on 22 jobs. It will produce 23,500 metric tor for MB4Youth within the pro- education. Youth Recreation Worker within experience from the workers who vincial Department of Education, tonnes of hemp straw every year. 10 months. had lived in the inner cities,” ex-  Have you got the skills?: 41 This is not Manitoba’s first foray into Citizenship and Youth, said it was hemp; it has been producing industrial Now she works with the Boys plained Wagner. important to provide youth with per cent of Canadian jobs are skilled and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg and hemp since the crop was allowed back The problems stopping many opportunities. (require some form of training and into Canada in 1998. is actively doing job interviews. from reaching employment are “The primary purpose of this certification) as opposed to semi- The company behind the plant is “It brought me confidence likely systemic. According to Ron program is for creating opportuni- skilled or unskilled. Parkland Industrial Hemp Growers, a in knowing and understanding Saunders, vice president of research ties for youth to pursue their areas  Falling through the cracks: co-op that has been sponsoring hemp more,” she said of the program at the Canadian Policy Research of interest.” 18.9 per cent of young people aged breeding in the province. and the accompanying diploma. “I Networks, high schools could do a The plant is expected to be completed 15 to 19 in Canada are not pursuing in two years. have credentials and specific ones better job of guiding students to- For more information on the an education. that are related to working with ward a variety of career paths. YRWTP program, contact Randy Wagner at 204-982-4943. Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and children and youth.” “One of the things that we heard Development (OECD) Education at a Glance 2008. The provincial government of in [a] forum which involved 144 October 2, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 04 neNewsws International News Briefs Province begins cervical cancer vaccinations Compiled by Brooke Dmytriw Reynolds, director of communications at the Focus on immunization Canadian Women’s Health Network (CWHN). Bank gathers 60,000 tennis She estimates this results from widespread Pap balls to soften noise leads to debate MONTREAL: The National Bank test screening programs, which can detect can- Financial Group is taking part in cerous as well as pre-cancerous cells in time for a unique solution for classroom Sandy Klowak effective treatment. disturbance: it collected 63,410 used Beat reporter This test will be promoted by the provincial tennis balls for Quebec schools. government through TellEveryWoman. The balls are placed on the legs of classroom chairs to muffle dragging Effective education on safer sex practices may noises on the floor. ealth experts are dismissing Manitoba’s also contribute to the decline. The largest risk Last year, National Bank branches expanded focus on the Gardasil im- factor for cervical cancer is the contraction of amassed 53,000 balls and distributed munization program. HPV, a sexually transmitted infection that can them to 150 schools, reported the HThe Government of Manitoba announced also cause genital warts. Canadian Press. Since the initiative was started last it will start delivering its voluntary Human There are over 100 types of HPV, only some year, schools expressed it lessened Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program in of which contribute to cervical cancer. classroom disruptions and promoted public schools across the province this school “There isn’t an epidemic of cervical cancer,” s an improved learning atmosphere. year. said Reynolds. klo andy It will also launch its cervical cancer aware- Still, the vaccine Gardasil, which protects

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ness campaign, TellEveryWoman, in an effort against four strains of HPV, has been approved ak $1.9 million in tickets to get more Manitobans tested for the disease federally for females aged nine to 26. Almost SAO PAULO, Brazil: Police nabbed a motorist who had accumulated almost during Pap Test Week, from Oct. 20 to 24. all provinces offer free Gardasil programs for Nurse Gela Stach believes concerned students should $2 million in speeding fines. The vaccination program provides three young girls. get inocculated against HPV, in combination with Armando Clemente da Silva racked shots of the drug Gardasil to Grade 6 girls free Clearly, when it comes to cervical cancer, the regular Pap tests. up $1.9 million US in tickets over the focus is on prevention. The debate is over what course of seven years. Since Silva acknowledges that Gardasil cannot stand alone purchased his car in 2001 he was “There isn’t an epidemic type is most beneficial: primary, such as vacci- ticketed nearly 1,000 times for red nation, or secondary, such as Pap tests that de- against the disease. light and speeding offenses. of cervical cancer.” tect problems early on. “The vaccine is really part of a complete cer- According to Reuters Silva said he –Ellen Reynolds, The CWHN claims the approval process for vical cancer reduction strategy” that includes was always too busy to register his Gardasil was rushed and that its affect on young regular screenings, she said. vehicle and therefore, never received Canadian Women’s Health Network any tickets so he could not pay for girls was under-researched. Gela Stach, a registered nurse at Klinic them. Authorities impounded Silva’s “Not all the data is in on the risks,” said Student Health Services on campus, agrees. She car, valued at $6,600 US; it will be of charge. The program will cost $10.8 million Reynolds. “How effective is the vaccine in the recommends Gardasil in conjunction with reg- auctioned if Silva does not pay his over the next three years and requires parental long-term?” ular Pap tests. fines. approval in every case. Considering the unknowns, the CWHN dis- “We absolutely recommend it but you know Yet according to the Canadian Cancer Society, approves widespread use of the vaccine at this it is cost-prohibitive for some people,” she said. Europe could lose its frogs incidences of cervical cancer and related deaths point in time, Reynolds explained. While the vaccine is free for Grade six girls, it LONDON: The Zoological Society of London reported half of Europe’s have been in decline for decades. They worry the marketing techniques of can add up to more than $450 for all three injec- amphibians could be extinct by 2050. In 2008, an estimated 380 women died of the Merck & Co., Gardasil’s manufacturing com- tions for everyone else. Scientists cited loss of habitat, disease, compared to the 5,300 female deaths pany, may mislead patients into thinking Pap Greenshield, the insurance provider covering climate change and disease as from breast cancer this year. tests are no longer necessary. In addition, the University of Winnipeg students, will pay 33 per the primary causes endangering The provincial government estimates 45 cent of Gardasil’s cost, said Stach. numerous amphibian species on CWHN worries government funding for Pap cases of cervical cancer will be diagnosed in testing and education will be diminished. the continent. The findings were Students interested in Gardasil or Pap tests Manitoba in 2008; 15 deaths related to the dis- However, Valerie Mann, director of the com- announced at a ZSL event hosted by should speak to Klinic Student Health Services, Sir David Attenborough, a famous ease are expected. municable diseases branch of Manitoba Health, MacNamara Hall North, 380 Spence Street. naturalist. Cervical cancer is under control, said Ellen According to the BBC, amphibians in Italy and Iberia were most at risk. Amphibians play an integral role in maintaining the balance of many of the world’s ecosystems and are Streetcars revisited: a look at Winnipeg’s first transit system indicative of a healthy environment. vice and other city responsibilities, Californians’ basements Switch to buses as there is more to maintain. help monitor quakes Streetcars are still used in many LOS ANGELES: Earthquake scientists promoted Canadian cities today, in combi- are looking for volunteers willing to offer space in their garages and sprawl, prof says nation with other transit systems, basements to track tremors. such as buses and subways. Due to a lack of monitoring stations, “That’s the key to any transit sys-

the Quake-Catcher Network was m e tem - to make sure that the differ- lody morri lody established as a means of tracking Sandy Klowak ent forms of transit are integrated,” seismic activity in the state. Beat reporter Anyone can participate in the said Paul Hesse of the Winnipeg network; volunteers download sse Rapid Transit Coalition, a lobby tt

software onto their laptops, equipping e group in support of rapid transit midst talk of rapid transit them with seismic sensors. The in Winnipeg. network is then able to trace tremors in the city, a glimpse from “The virtue of a streetcar is that it Hesse said Winnipeg’s newly and shaking by information sent via Winnipeg’s glorious past proposed transit plan is a good the Internet. cameA to light recently: Heritage promotes much denser development The Associated Press reported start but he hopes to see it develop, Winnipeg is now in possession of that until the Network’s formation, reaching more areas of the city and Streetcar 356, the last of a fleet that of the city than a transit system residents reported on ground activity including other forms of transit, to in their area by logging onto the United once serviced the city. that’s based on motor vehicles.” create a complete and highly func- States Geological Survey website and Sept. 19 marked the 53rd anni- –Christopher Leo, tional system. completing a questionnaire. versary of the end of streetcar ser- California is the most earthquake- Perhaps Winnipeg’s long- vice in Winnipeg. University of Winnipeg affected state in the U.S.; it suffers lost streetcars will be making a The group, straying slightly from about 10,000 shakes annually. comeback. its mandate to preserve histori- trolley and diesel buses. Transit ibility, it has also promoted sprawl Turkey suffers deaths cal Winnipeg buildings, is work- in Winnipeg, formerly operated in Winnipeg, said Leo, who spe- For more information on Winnipeg’s of 13 newborns ing on the streetcar’s preservation by the private Winnipeg Electric cializes in the politics of city railway past, visit the Winnipeg IZMIR, Turkey: 13 newborns have died and restoration. It hosted a street- Company, was now under city planning. Railway Museum inside the Via in a Turkish hospital after receiving car display at Railway Days, an ex- jurisdiction. A sprawling city raises costs for infected intravenous treatment. Rail Station, 123 Main Street. The infants, all premature newborns, hibition at the Winnipeg Railway Bending to a growing car cul- infrastructure up-keep, police ser- were being treated at Tepecik hospital Museum, earlier this month. ture and the specific financial in Izmir, one of Turkey’s largest The streetcar is currently housed interests of automotive compa- hospitals. In July, 27 newborns died at in the museum, though it is not on nies, the declining use of street- Zekai Tahir Burak maternity hospital cars was a North American trend, from a similar situation, reported the display. Associated Press. Streetcars are a form of light rail said Christopher Leo, professor The two scandals have exposed transit. In their modern form they of politics at the University of the shortcomings of Turkey’s health run on tracks and are powered by Winnipeg. care system and its maternity wards, suspended electric cables. “The virtue of a streetcar is that potentially jeopardizing its chances it promotes much denser devel- to join the European Union. In Winnipeg, tracks were laid The first tragedy led to a review of in 1882 for horse-drawn street- opment of the city than a transit neonatal units in Turkish hospitals cars. The system underwent many system that’s based on motor ve- but this new round of deaths shows changes over the next 83 years. hicles,” he said. conditions have not improved. In 1955, the city switched to Though bus transit boasts flex- 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 2, 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 Election 2008Get reelecady ttioon rum 2008ble 05

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Candidates on campus Four of the eight candidates running for federal office in theW innipeg Centre riding were present at the University of A lack of clean promises Winnipeg Students’ Association’s federal election forum, held at the University of Spurred by Berens River and Winnipeg on Sept. 29. Water quality similar cases across Canada, the Candidates representing the NDP, Public Service Alliance of Canada Liberal, Green and Communist parties on reserves, (PSAC), a union representing over spent the first hour of the debate 165,000 members across Canada, speaking to a packed theatre on the aboriginal issues held its first Aboriginal Conference themes of poverty and education. For in Winnipeg from Sept. 19 to 21. the second hour the floor was opened on election to the public for questions. The conference included a march fal cory The theatre got a little rowdy when campaign back protesting the lack of attention ab- a member of the audience suggested original issues are getting from po- v that the NDP had no chance of forming o litical parties this election. a government. burner “We are upset at Canada’s de- “That’s offensive,” shouted one plorable treatment of indigenous woman in the audience. Dan Huyghebaert people,” said Michael Ballard, the Ty Storey, a politics student at the U Beat reporter national aboriginal, Inuit and Métis of W, thought that it was important to circle representative for PSAC. students to have a debate like this on The concern with water quality No response was received from is not working properly, it has to campus. “Without the Conservatives it wasn’t ne of Canada’s largest on First Nations reserves particu- Churchill incumbent and Liberal be run manually instead of the party candidate Tina Keeper. usual automatic mode. He said a great use of time, but you could easily unions is protesting the larly stood out at the march. differentiate between the liberals and lack of attention to ab- “There is a lack of clean drink- “These unsanitary conditions there should be at least three peo- the NDP as to who would do best for Ooriginal issues in the federal election should not occur,” said Wally ple working to run the plant man- ing water in all Aboriginal com- you.” campaign, particularly concerning munities,” said Pamela Smith, a Daudrich, Conservative candidate ually, instead of the current two. The Conservatives later made water quality on reserves. participant at the march. for the riding of Churchill. “I usually work 16 hours a headlines thanks to their avoidance of The drinking water quality at Saara Harvie, the Green party Back in April, the Conservative day,” Sawanash said. “I can’t take the debate. According to CBC.ca, the the Berens River reserve has been candidate for Churchill, said they government announced a $330 mil- holidays.” Conservatives apparently called U of W so poor recently that they received support money going to the bands lion two-year investment in a First There is also a tendency to a “no-fly zone,” meaning they would not two boil water advisories from the to combat the problem as well as Nations Water and Wastewater throw money at the problem with- step foot on the campus. province this year alone. having portable drinking water in Action Plan. The plan was sup- out truly considering the concerns, “We’ve had six advisories in the every community. Harvie said they posed to increase the number of Sandberg said, citing the $9 billion Consolation to struggling last 10 years,” said Jeff Sawanash, would shift subsidies away from trained water and wastewater fa- a year spent on native affairs. The students: Dion is on your side In a bid to make university more the primary operator at the Berens dams. cility operators, those responsible result is that some money does not River water treatment plant. for managing drinking water and end up where it is supposed to go. accessible to Canadians, Liberal leader “There is so much water in our Stephane Dion announced that a Liberal Sawanash said water main breaks riding, yet people don’t have access wastewater systems. “Far too many fall through the government would allocate over a and leakages have been the cause of to it,” Harvie said. Daudrich said there was money cracks,” Sandberg said. “There is a billion dollars to new post-secondary the advisories and the band can’t fix “We want to restore the Kelowna allocated to help with the prob- lack of accountability, mainly due grants. the issues themselves due to their Accord,” said Niki Ashton, lem, but it was moved to another to nepotism.” This is the largest post-secondary fiscal problems. Churchill candidate for the NDP. project. Sandberg said that most aborigi- promise since the implementation of “Everyone is blaming everyone The NDP recently unveiled their Don Sandberg, aboriginal pol- nals have no voice when it comes the Canadian Millennium Scholarship else,” Sawanash said of the water seven point aboriginal platform, icy fellow for the Frontier Centre to voicing their concerns. Foundation. advisories that have been plaguing including a $5 billion investment for Public Policy, said after in- “They are the silent majority Dion also announced that a Liberal government would further lighten the reserve. “No one wants to fix it over five years to aboriginal com- stallation, water systems are not whose views do not get expressed properly.” inspected to ensure they are oper- in the media,” he said. the load for students by lowering the munities to restore infrastructure federal student loan interest rate. And, Another notice was issued by ating properly. and provide adequate housing and –With files from Toban Dyck. instead of having to start student loan Health Canada in 2005. water. Sawanash said because the plant payments six months after graduation, the Liberals promise an extension of The Green party hits the prairies two years. Wishy-washy on the arts

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Vote Canada, a spectrum of politi- cast; if the Green party receives 30 Proportional cal views and leanings that are not per cent of the popular vote na- represented at all. tionwide, then the Green Party representation “The NDP got a million more would represent that 30 per cent in votes than the Bloc, but the Bloc the House of Commons. ro be as a more got twice as many seats,” said A form of proportional repre- rt h Gordon citing some previous elec- sentation is used in over 80 coun- uyn democratic tion results. tries, Gordon said. h “The biggest flaw of first past However, how seats are div- alternative the post is that it rarely produces vied up depends on the country, are experiencing with their current that with proportional representa- an outcome proportional to the and a Canadian method of assign- minority government, Marion ar- tion, government would resemble Toban Dyck vote,” said Christopher Leo, poli- ing Members of Parliament would gues that with proportional repre- a minority government. News assignment editor tics professor at the University of need to be devised if we were to sentation, the smaller parties will “Proportional representation Winnipeg adopt proportional representation. be able to keep the larger parties produces the danger of instability, “In first past the post voting sys- While electoral reform is an im- from doing their job. but we’ve got that now, how much ur current electoral sys- tems, the majority of ballots don’t portant matter for many, others “Proportional representation worse can it get?” said Leo. tem dictates that the elect anybody,” said Gordon. “First hold tight to our current first past does not account for regional di- According to Judy Wasylycia- party that receives the past the post is not firmly anchored the post system. versity,” added Marion. Leis, NDP candidate for Winnipeg Omost votes in any riding wins. This in democratic principles.” “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it,” This regional diversity, argues North, the NDP have been actively electoral system, in a nutshell, is According to Gordon, propor- said Marcelle Marion, Liberal Gordon, is tearing this coun- engaged in trying to pass their own called first past the post. tional representation is a voting candidate for Winnipeg North. try apart. Not all Albertans are brand of proportional representa- In a first past the post system system that gives every vote equal “Changing the system to pro- Conservative and not all of Ontario tion, but without success. where majority dictates which consideration. portional representation is a little is Liberal, yet under first past the “Proportional representation parties are represented in parlia- Parliament, under proportional delusional.” post Canadians are led to believe would send a message to Canadians ment, there are, according to Larry representation, would be a demo- Speaking from the kind of leg- they are. that your vote really does count,” Gordon, executive director of Fair cratic representation of every vote islative paralysis that Canadians’ Both Leo and Gordon agree said Wasylycia-Leis. Ne w s Pr o d u c t i o n Ed i t o r : Ks e n i a Pr i n t s contact: [email protected] The Uniter October 2, 2008 E-m a i l : Ne w s Pr o d @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 Fa x : 783-7080 campus news 07

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with a hearty pull. r mark Toban Dyck “Buy high quality locks,” said Mauro. B.C.’s junk food ban inspires e News assignment editor “Most of the crimes are crimes of im candy black market e opportunity.” Locker thefts r British Columbia’s school-wide junk food According to Mauro, potential criminals ban is proving lucrative for three business- here have been 16 reported locker- will walk around locker areas pulling on locks hit U of W halls minded Grade 11 students. related thefts this year alone at the until one opens. To combat this, Mauro rec- The Canadian Press reported the youths University of Winnipeg, said Dave ommends purchasing the locks for sale at were caught selling candy to sugar-starved TMauro, director of security and community the University of Winnipeg bookstore. students out of their lockers. ambassador services at the university. “They sell high-quality, combination Junk food and sugar filled drinks were “The difficulty with locker theft is that locks.” banned from vending machines and stores in when it’s reported, it’s something serious,” Security routinely patrols the locker areas, schools across B.C. as of this year. said Mauro. testing locks while they go. When security When discovered, the young entrepreneurs’ Reported locker theft, according to finds a lock that fails with just a pull, they operation was removed from school property, Mauro, therefore most often means expen- will empty, bag and tag the contents of the but reports say their business simply moved sive items have been stolen. locker and contact the owner. across the street. Mauro warns against buying cheap locks, “We’re safer than we were last year. We are Incidents such as these may cause debate arguing that the cheaper locks may open working diligently at crime reduction.” over the effectiveness of the junk food ban. B.C.’s junk food ban, which came into effect this September, is joined by an expanded A prairie welcome physical education program. people escaping war. Abemba described Kakuma’s living con- Seniors a suitable fit for students U of W welcomes Today, the 21-year-old finds herself study- ditions as “beyond difficult.” In an environ- Following an American trend, the University ing economics and business in a country ment where tens of thousands of people live of British Columbia (UBC) will be the second Canada’s 1,000th thousands of miles from home. in huts in desert-like weather, it is difficult to Canadian university to host a seniors’ In addition to being one of the University have any hope for the future, she says. residence on campus. sponsored refugee of Winnipeg’s newest scholars, she is the That hopelessness is something to which The development, named Tapestry at 1,000th student to come to Canada through Paul Davidson, executive director of WUSC, Westbrook Village UBC, is expected to be student the World University Service of Canada can attest. After visiting Abemba and others completed within two years. (WUSC) Student Refugee Program. at Kakuma, he said the reality of refugee life University Affairs reported many have Wendy Gillis Abemba is one of a select few chosen by hit “strikingly home.” already shown interest in buying or renting CUP Central Bureau Chief WUSC to leave the refugee camp and pursue “This was an absolute scene of desperation spots in the residence, though priority will go higher education and, more importantly, and despair,” he said, adding there is little ac- to members of the university’s retired faculty find renewed hope for her life. cess to water or food. association. ASKATOON (CUP) – Winnipeg’s While she’s noticed not everyone appreci- But amidst all this, he said, there is a It is expected that retired professors from frigid prairie winter will provide a stark ates a chance to learn, the opportunity is not classroom filled with eager students trying to other Canadian universities will also express contrast to Kenya’s oppressive heat, but lost on her. learn without electricity or textbooks. interest in the facility, as most universities do Sfor Ritha Abemba the extreme change creates not provide this service to their former staff. “I’m more than happy. I’m excited, I’m WUSC started its Student Refugee Program a useful metaphor for her life’s new path. delighted to be here,” Abemba said. “But 30 years ago to give students in asylum coun- Setting the precedent for Canadian on- This time last year, Abemba, originally I’ve come to realize that most student here tries a chance to “start fresh, and learn in a campus retirement homes is the University of from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, don’t know what they have, and when you situation of peace and safety,” Davidson Guelph’s reputable Village by the Arboretum. was living in Kakuma, a refugee camp in have something you might not understand said. To look for room at the residence, go to Kenya currently housing more than 70,000 its worth.” Since then – and thanks to the efforts of Discovertapestry.com/wesbrook.htm. countless Canadian students who organized and raised funds – 1,000 refugees have been Exams in pyjamas placed in 45 different universities across Canada’s newest online university opened Canada. this fall, albeit under private American Refugee students are sponsored by a local ownership. campus WUSC group and provided with fi- Meritus University classes are offered nancial and social support during their first exclusively online, though its headquarters year in Canada. are located in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Mike Luti is among those students. He The university’s president, John Crossley, successfully completed a master’s degree at told The Aquinian student newspaper the University of Regina after living in a ref- that 5,000 potential students had already ugee camp in the former Zaire, currently the expressed interest in enrolling. He hopes Democratic Republic of the Congo. the university’s online format will attract Now working for Saskatchewan’s minis- professionals who cannot attend regular ter of health, he says the chance to learn in classes due to time constraints. Canada was “a godsend.” The privately funded university is owned But he feels for the many students who by Apollo Group, a company based out of have not been as lucky as he and Abemba Phoenix, Arizona. The Canadian Association have been. of University Teachers questioned the “Having been in a refugee camp, I know university’s for-profit motives this summer. that there are a lot of talented students that For more information on the university, go go nowhere,” he said. to Meritusu.ca. Although about 400 students from Kakuma qualified to come to Canada U of W prof gets highest through WUSC’s refugee program, only 45 academic honour could be financed. Jennifer Brown, professor in the University “There’s just such a huge demand,” said of Winnipeg’s department of history, was Davidson. elected into the Fellowship of the Royal But knowing 1,000 refugees were able Society of Canada (RSC) for her research on to come to Canada through WUSC keeps the fur trade and of the Northern Algonquian Davidson going – paving the way for 1,000 and Métis peoples. more. The RSC is Canada’s highest honour for In the meantime, Abemba is grateful that an academic in the arts, humanities and her hard work and dedication qualified her sciences. to participate in the WUSC program. Brown’s work examines the familial and While she said she deeply misses her three social relations of the fur traders, as well as sisters and one brother still living in Kakuma, the lives of people of mixed descent, including she’s beginning to get used to her new life in the Métis. Canada, where the people are “hard-work- Brown is also the director of the U of W’s ing and nice.” Centre for Rupert’s Land Studies and the After graduation, Abemba hopes to be- Canada Research Chair in Aboriginal Peoples come an entrepreneur and eventually return in an Urban and Regional Context. She has to her home country. There, she hopes to use been working in the field of ethnography for the knowledge she’s attained to help those in over 30 years. need and return some of the good will and For more information on Brown’s work, visit fortune she had received herself. the Centre for Rupert’s Land Studies on the For more info about the WUSC, go to fifth floor mezzanine of the university library. Wusc.ca. October 2, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 08 Comments Comments Making way for the Greens party system that is the federal Canadian the voting public, one is wont to share in the protection, is well known. While their an- The unexpected political landscape. collective cynicism of the youth voter bloc. nouncement of a carbon tax may fall too Which leaves voters with the most (read: Yet, this year’s jaunt through the election conveniently into the doomed market based place the youth only) compelling story of the campaign thus cycle offers these individuals so segregated by solutions so many environmental activists far: the emergence of the Green party as a fear, it must be remembered that they are viable political option for the electorate. campaigning for political office in a decid- vote is headed The Greens and their leader, Elizabeth May, In 2007 the Canadian edly liberal economic country. represent exactly the party vehicle by which Policy Research Their second social movement-inspired Andrew Tod young, disenfranchised Canadian voters may Network noted that platform is less well publicized but bears dis- Volunteer once again become engaged in the electoral seminating. The Greens promise to legalize process. Canadian youth voters marijuana and, more importantly, to pro- With each successive election, concerns mote the use of Afghanistan’s vast poppy he federal election campaign has arise as to the low voter rates amongst that “look for engagement field resources as a source of medicine for been waged for weeks now and the most cynical and disengaged group – those that has personal impoverished countries – an issue that has big three national parties have set- fickle 18 to 21-year-olds. Far from being dis- gained momentum amongst drug policy re- Ttled into their patented positions amongst interested in politics, we are told by the re- meaning and delivers formists in recent years. the national polls. It appears that it is the search literature that the youth of today feel faster results than These platforms will be of little conse- Conservative’s race to lose and the only ques- more affinity for less formal political pro- quence to those of the old-guard, yet the tion which remains is whether Canadians cesses, those based within the framework of traditional routes” Greens represent a significantly varied op- will decide upon another dysfunctional mi- social movements and civil society. tion for Canadian youths so dissatisfied nority government or a veritable blue jugger- This is in opposition to the hackneyed with electoral politics in general. Whether naut to wield the helms of national power. political parties of yore, based as they are the electoral fault lines a chance to support a it will result in an increased voter turnout The federal Liberals, on the other hand, on the arguably ineffectual institutional ac- social movement in the context of a political amongst the age group is unknown, yet the have been unable to diffuse the Conservative cess point of voting. In fact, in 2007 the party, and to do so with the possibility that impetus for those who value social move- discourse that they are not fit to govern, espe- Canadian Policy Research Network noted it may result in elected members of parlia- ments over ideology is palpable. With sup- cially with the perennially “weak” Stephane that Canadian youth voters “look for en- ment, translating into real political power in port for the Greens standing at double what Dion steering their political fortunes. gagement that has personal meaning and de- the event of another minority government. is was in 2006, around 10 per cent nationally, Jack Layton and his NDP have been their livers faster results than traditional routes.” The Greens, in fact, encompass at least and with Ms. May on the televised debate pre-election selves as well – aiming egre- With the very real fact that a Canadian fed- two considerable social movement objectives docket, there is reason to expect monumen- gious pot shots across the political board, eral party can form a majority government within their policy framework. tal political gains for a party which has previ- all in vain attempts to surmount the two with roughly 40 per cent of the support of The first, environmental advocacy and ously been relegated to fringe status. Taking your trip to the ballot box for granted occurrence for Canadians. Until Canadians will not vote on the day to vote. are torn apart by civil war, dicta- Canada holds you recently there was no fixed elec- after Thanksgiving? Alright, maybe Some people are under the mis- torships, racism and sexism that tion date (and for the sake of the you have a job. Guess what - your taken impression that their vote disallow large numbers of the pop- responsible for Conservatives, we won’t make a employer is required by law to let doesn’t count anyway. This is a ulation from participating in their big deal over them breaking their you take time out of your workday false claim. Canada has this thing democracy. How dare we not take your civic duty promise this year), and if we have to vote. called democracy, and that means 10 minutes from our day to put an a strong majority government we Maybe you have class. Your pro- people power, and that means that “X” in a box? Devin Morrow have the possibility of going for fessors would probably rather you no matter who you are you get to If you don’t support a particu- Comments editor years without an election. So think engage in your civic duty than sit cast a ballot in your riding. lar leader, vote for the candidate in of voting as a bit of a treat. in a lecture as long as you promise This year, our politicians may your riding you favour the most. If you are over 18, placing your to do the readings. not be glamorous, and it is true Educate yourself. I know the cam- s a Canadian citizen, you ballot is the only thing Canada re- Maybe you have no way to get that voting may have lost some of paigns seem useless and petty, but have a single duty on Oct. ally wants you to do (aside from to the voting booth. Party repre- its allure as elections have not ex- we all have the ability to be involved 14; in fact, as far as repre- submitting your taxes on time). sentatives will literally pick you up actly been a rare occurrence lately, in our country’s politics even by Asenting your country is concerned, Everyone in Canada gets to vote. and take you there. but it is still important to place simply increasing awareness. this duty is probably the only thing The unemployed get to vote. The The only real excuse is that you your vote. If you refuse to vote, you have our state will ever ask of you. The homeless get to vote. Federal pris- ate too much turkey the day be- This is why: we represent one forfeited your right to hold an duty is this: on Oct. 14, your coun- oners get to vote. As long as you fore and are suffering from the de- of the few nations in the interna- opinion about the politics in your try expects you to vote. have a passport (or can legitimately layed effects of tryptophan. This is tional system where the right to country. With the exception of our lat- apply for one), you get to vote. It’s a legitimate excuse. This, however, cast a ballot is taken for granted. We are all capable of change, est series of minority governments, a pretty good deal. means that if you are vegetarian Meanwhile, a number of suppos- and on Oct. 14 we can prove it. elections are not usually a regular So why is it that so many there is absolutely no excuse not edly democratic states in the world Letters

Re: University of Winnipeg senior It seems unlikely that the UWSA president In December 2000, all United Nations admin running for office truly believes that to be an employee of the members, including Canada, committed to This letter is directed at the comment by University of Winnipeg should also mean reduce the number of people living in pov- University of Winnipeg Students’ Association to have one’s hands tied from participat- erty by 2015. World leaders also committed (UWSA) president Vinay Iyer denouncing the ing in the democratic process in the capac- to reaching the international target for aid University of Winnipeg Faculty Association’s ity of a candidate. It seems more likely, given spending of 0.7 per cent by 2015. Canada, collective agreement article 26.23: “political the president’s (later debunked) suggestion not even half way to reaching the target, is leave.” that the Liberal Party of Canada was given failing the world’s poor. It is alarming to me that the official repre- preferential treatment, that the issue he has Here at home, the House of Commons sentative of the students’ association consid- with the Winnipeg Centre Liberal candi- unanimously resolved in 1989 to eliminate ers it “ridiculous” that the university as an date is not a matter of policy, but a matter child poverty by the year 2000. Over 18 employer has a long-standing policy to sup- of partisanship. years later and eight years past the deadline, port its employees who wish to run for pub- 788,000 children, or nearly one in eight, are lic office. Brenden Sommerhalder still poor. A political leave policy can be likened to Make Poverty History (www.makepover- a jury duty policy. Many organizations (in- Elections and poverty tyhistory.ca) is calling for more and better cluding the University of Winnipeg) provide Around the world, one billion people live aid, trade justice, 100 per cent debt cancel- assurance to its employees that in the event in abject poverty. Over 50,000 people die lation for the poorest countries and an end that an employee is called for jury duty, they every day from poverty related causes. And to child poverty in Canada. I call on all can- will receive full or partial pay during their every night 800 million people go to bed didates to publicly support and work toward time of public service. Political leave is simi- hungry. And poverty does not end at our achieving Make Poverty History’s goal of lar in this way, as participants in elections are borders. In Canada 788,000 children are ending poverty at home and abroad. doing a democratic duty to their community poor. Ending poverty, at home and abroad, by ensuring that constituents have multi- should be at the forefront of this election Chris Albi, oo-organizer, Vote to Make party choice when they head to the polls. campaign. Poverty History Campaign 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 2, 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 Good The death of net neutrality &Evil scription by 2012 and in Canada by 2010. Oh perturbed am I! For murdering net It will be called “Internet 2” and it will be neutrality makes me ponder death. Death of Scared yet? You the reincarnated version of today’s Internet the words by Vint Cerf, co-inventor of the with new regulations designed to create an Internet Protocol, who said that the Internet online caste system. So when these large cor- was designed with no gatekeepers over new should be porations allow today’s Internet to eventu- content or services. ally fade away, Internet 2 will take its place. This means death to alternative voices and And there is more. media that challenge the status quo. with J.Williamez Sepher Cadiz Internet 2 will have a new permanent tax, Death to ambitious talented souls who Volunteer will be censored and will turn into a regu- want to stick it to the Man. lated world wide web. So the people who Death to small e-commerce businesses. Warning! The opted out will get a slower speed that needs Death to Perez Hilton’s career. he latest thing to perturb you: the an upgrade, forcing us into Internet 2. On And birth to more ignorance. death of Internet neutrality. dark side of our Birth to another bill in the mail and to What is net neutrality? fatter corporate wallets. TWell, to explain it colourfully, without valuable degrees “Internet 2” will be the And birth to more control over our daily net neutrality we would not have the free- f-bombing lives! Hi Gang, I’m back for yet another dom to go online and search for people who reincarnated version So are you perturbed yet? Probably not. installment of “Good and Evil.” Today I’m eat camel feces out of ice cream cones. Or to of today’s Internet Reading about someone who goes online going to talk about something which is discover how someone can make a snorkel, incredibly annoying. It’s something that, to specifically watch someone else eat camel straw and avocado into a bong. Or to figure with new regulations luckily, not everyone has to experience feces out of ice cream cones doesn’t have the out how Barack Obama is related to Dick — only those of us brave enough to designed to create an same perturbing effect as going online and Cheney, or teach yourself how to play gui- pursue studies in philosophy have to watching it yourself. Ah, but without net tar, or learn how to write run-on sentences. deal with it. I’m talking of course of the online caste system neutrality we wouldn’t even know people Without net neutrality, interesting things non-stop, lucrative job offers, with which like us exist – but maybe that is what they like this would have a “gatekeeper.” I am inundated daily as a non-teaching the plus side, the subscription does offer want: more isolation. And there is an organized plot out there philosophy major. free access to a standard amount of main- Bah, at least you can still go online and to murder net neutrality. Apparently, Bell When I first started taking philosophy stream media and network sites, but all of look up the word perturb. But then, how Canada and Telus have confirmed to me- courses at the University of Manitoba (yeah, it is owned by market dominating multina- long will even that last? diums such as Time Magazine that Internet I’m one of those people) no one warned tionals. Internet 2 is perturbing and will dis- Service Providers (ISPs) all over the globe For more information, log onto www. me about the downside to philosophy, embowel Internet neutrality as we know it. will reduce Internet access to a TV-like sub- savetheinternet.com. though I certainly wish someone had! Sure philosophy is a lot of fun and sure you can learn a lot of great new ways of thinking and looking at the world, but there is also Portrait of the artist as a welfare bum a very dark side to the philosophy industry (as I like to call it) that not many people throughout the various Liberal governments grant councils ready to dole out money for know about. of Jean Chrétien; she suffered through a near- little more than a proposal and a press re- It started in my second year of university The other side of the decade of stagnant budgets, cost-cutting, and lease; we have everything, indeed, apart from (the year that I officially declared shortages; she knows what it is like to have a really quality art. And it should be no sur- philosophy as my major). arts-funding argument government actually starve the CBC. prise that in an age when art is subsidized ir- At first it would be a letter or two and In the same vein, those who criticize the respective of quality, discussions of good art maybe a few phones calls every week, all Andrew Haig $46 million in arts cuts know, or should, that inevitably return to that of generations past. from people who were desperate to have The Concordian (Concordia University) since the Conservatives have come to power, me come and think about useless crap all arts funding has actually increased. Art got along quite well day long for huge corporations, in exchange But then, bringing questions of dollars for millions of dollars a year. I would always ONTREAL (CUP) – Recently, and cents into the equation only serves to before the government respond that I wasn’t interested in making the Canada Arts Council voted muddle the issue, because the arts lobby is got into the business of a ton of money and that I’d much prefer to provide $15,000 to artist Cesare not upset about the level of their funding as living in poverty, but the offers didn’t stop. MSaez, so that he could launch a 300-metre in- such. Rather, they are incensed at the sugges- funding it. Back when They actually increased. flatable banana into orbit over the state of tion that any part of their funding should be the Group of Seven It got to the point where I was getting Texas. cut, ever, for any reason. about 75 calls a week, as well as about Now, as reported in the Globe and Mail, Listen to any of the Conservatives’ loudest painted, art was driven 300 letters, all offering exorbitant sums of despite the fact that Saez never actually con- (and shrillest) critics on this issue, and you to excel precisely by money to sit around all day thinking about structed his inflatable fruit and now says the will find that their objections are not to this abstract concepts with no real practical project will not go ahead, he is under no ob- or that cut – indeed, you will find that many those bourgeois enough use. There would often be limousines ligation to return the money. of them are unable to name those organiza- parked outside my apartment building, The state of the arts in Canada is such that tions under the knife. to pay for art they waiting for me to leave to go catch the bus to school. They would creep down an artist can sew 50 rotting steaks into a dress What they object to so strongly is the very thought worthwhile the street, far enough behind me so they and display it in the national gallery; such idea that anyone so bourgeois and provincial thought I hadn’t noticed them and as soon as a politician might seek to judge what art is that a hanging clothesline of dead animals as I got to the bus stop, they would speed now gets federal funding; such that jars of worthy of support. All of the above said, none of this should by me and throw bags of money with feces are considered grant-worthy. The irony, of course, is that art got along be taken to discount art’s importance; art dollar signs on them at me as they drove It is in this noble workhouse of culture quite well before the government got into can be the means by which a culture comes by. When I talked to some of my philosophy and scholarship that the Conservative art to understand itself and its potential; it can friends about this, they told me that these cuts have fallen. What [critics] object to serve to educate on a level far beyond words; are called Drive-by Cashings. In reality, the so-called arts cuts are pri- it can be a means of remembering our shared The final straw came one night when marily targeted at bureaucrats and middle- so strongly is the very past. I was working on my Master’s thesis. I men organizations; groups that broadcast the idea that anyone so So yes, art is important, art is valuable and was sitting in the library, thinking about importance of art, but which would never be art is worth supporting. useful, important stuff, when a man in a caught actually making any. bourgeois and provincial But not all art. suit walked up and got down in front of These art cuts are only cuts in the sense Some art is the sort of creditable work me on his knees. I told him I wasn’t really that a brake moves a car backwards, and are as a politician might best kept to one’s spare time. Some art is of into businessmen (thinking he was trying only cuts to arts in the sense that reductions seek to judge what art inestimable personal value but of none to the to give me a Bon Jovi), but I soon realised to zoo advertising are cuts to pandas. community at large. And, some art is simply my mistake when I saw him start to beg. In short, they are not real cuts; they are a is worthy of support tawdry, pretentious, or shoddy. Some art is “Please, please, come think for us full-time public-relations tool designed to perpetuate just bad. at UniGloboMax!” he kept saying. I felt so the myth that the Conservatives have some To believe the government has no right to bad for the poor guy I almost caved. vast, hidden agenda. the business of funding it. Back when the discern between good art and bad, or to fa- I’m proud to say, however, that instead Just this week, Westmount’s NDP candi- Group of Seven painted, art was driven to vour culture groups according to the same of giving in and taking some good paying date, Anne Lagacé-Dowson, issued a press excel precisely by those bourgeois enough to standard, is to believe that anyone who job, I’m using philosophy for whats it’s release warning of Conservative plans to pay for art they thought worthwhile. dresses themselves up in the title of artist has really for: to help me become a dirt poor bulldoze her beloved CBC. Citing the recent Indeed, when Prime Minster Stephen a natural claim on the public purse. musician/comedian with no day job. So spate of arts cuts and a Conservative fund- Harper says his government is committed To believe this is, in effect, to paint the if you or someone you know is thinking raising flyer asking its base whether they to funding art, but prefers art that people artist as a welfare bum, as one who demands about philosophy, you’d better make sure thought the CBC used its funding well, she want, he is hearkening back to a time when their livelihood irrespective of the product of you really like money. argued a Conservative majority would mark the question that drove art was: “Is this good their labour. To believe this is to drag into J. Williamez is a local musician. enough that someone will spend money to the mire an honourable and distinguished the public broadcaster’s effective death. Check him out each Monday at Dowson knows, or should know, this sim- own it?” profession. Shannon’s Irish Pub. ply isn’t true. These days, in contrast, we have govern- To believe this is to believe that a non-ex- After all, she worked for the CBC all ment funding for all kinds of art; we have istent 300-metre banana is worth $15,000. October 2, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 10 Features Features Community programs keep kids happy, occupied mark r mark

Skatepark just e im e one of many r hopeful projects

Stacy Cardigan Smith Managing editor

s seven kids and two coor- dinators pile into a white 12-passenger Ford van out- Aside the Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre (MERC), they chat excit- edly about their destination – the Sargent Park Skatepark behind the Cindy Klassen Recreation Centre. It’s 2:45 p.m. on a Thursday af- ternoon in late August, and these children represent just a few of the 30 to 40 kids in the Building Belonging program, a youth pro- gram for six to 12-year-olds that live in the Spence neighbourhood. Building Belonging is run by the Spence Neighbourhood Association (SNA) with the goal of The Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre at 430 Langside Street is a favourite hangout for local kids. giving kids a sense of ownership over their community. A separate program for youth aged 13 to 18 At Sargent Park, the kids drop tivities have on kids’ lives. that work here. They walk the kids ing has inspired Singer. He wants takes place at night. into the bowl like little pros. There One of the subjects that came home,” Atnikov said. to build another skatepark closer Building Belonging is usually is the inevitable wipe out, but no up during media training was the Last summer, there were 21 vol- to the MERC, as Sargent Park is a bit an after-school program run out major injuries. death of Craig McDougall, who unteers in the youth programming far for most of the kids to come. of the MERC, but it is run as a day Singer, an avid skater himself, was shot by Winnipeg police in alone, said SNA volunteer coordi- “There’s a passion. There’s a need camp in the summer. Kids have to said he was surprised at how fast August, Atnikov said. nator Tamara Weller, who was an- for a park,” he says. register for the programming, but the kids picked up the sport. “It was super informal. We were other summer employee. It is also Singer has started a Facebook it’s all free. all sitting around... and one of the important for U of W students and group to promote the construction The MERC is a city-owned facil- Government funded and girls brought it up and it was like staff to get involved, Weller said. of a skatepark closer to downtown. ity that is run by a joint board of volunteer run ‘ding’,” she said, referring to the “We’re [the SNA and the MERC] a Some informal meetings on the SNA and city representatives. great learning experience the situ- part of the university and there’s a matter have already occurred. nside the MERC it’s a busy place. The kids wait in the van for ation provided for both the kids pretty big divide between the uni- Not only are there many kids Building Belonging general coor- I and her. versity and the Spence neighbour- from both the Building Belonging “We have the dinator Jesse Singer to finish his One topic they discussed was hood community,” she said. “A lot and Youth programs just hanging discussion with a boy who isn’t al- common stereotypes the media uses of the kids are really in need of role most amazing out, but many SNA staff and vol- lowed to come on today’s outing to represent aboriginal people. models in their lives.” unteers bustle about as well. Both youth that work because he disobeyed MERC rules One young aboriginal woman Despite funding for her posi- the Building Belonging and Youth the day before. stated that anyone who didn’t tion having run out in August, here. They walk programs have become popular “It’s hard to deal with the con- know any First Nations people and Weller continues to volunteer for with neighbourhood kids. the kids home.” sequences of your actions,” Singer just read newspapers would think the SNA. The Youth program has only tells the boy, who looks about that aboriginals are “all stupid and Funding for several other po- –Sara Atnikov been around officially since last eight-years-old. murderers and we all have guns,” sitions ran out in the fall and the September; before that, the youth The kid sticks his lip out and Atnikov said. SNA is currently fundraising in would just drop in whenever, but eventually goes back into the Stereotypes such as this “can’t be order to continue the Homework For a nearby location, Singer now they have a scheduled time of MERC. Although he won’t be head- good” for the kids, she said. Club at the MERC. has his eye on a few vacant proper- 6 to 10 p.m. ing to the skatepark, there are a va- “This is something that’s really ties, or perhaps somewhere along Building Belonging runs from riety of other activities going on nother program is 1st Jobs 4 important and it needs to be here,” the university’s new green corridor, 3:30 to 6 p.m. inside that he can participate in, Youth, a year-long program Atnikov said of the club. which will link the U of W’s new The programs receive funding A including crafts, gym and even helping 15 and 16-year-olds prepare To raise money, Atnikov is or- Furby Street campus to the main from a variety of sources, including Dance Dance Revolution. for work. ganizing Save the World, Start campus. the SNA, the United Way and vari- “It gets them job ready. It helps with Spence: A Fun(draising) ous government grants, as well as nside the van the kids sing along them with job skills, soft skills Party. Featuring DJs Co-op and n the mean time, the SNA is from some smaller organizations. to their “official music station,” (like resume writing),” said Leslie Hunnicut, DJ Rob Vilar and spe- holding a skateboard work- I Even so, budgets and staff are I Hot 103, and Singer pulls the van Kwok, who works with kids in the cial guest DJ Greg MacPherson, shop and barbecue in conjunction tight. out of the MERC’s parking lot and program. the event will take place Friday, with the University of Winnipeg “We’re kind of at our limit. onto Langside Street. Participants work within the Oct. 17 at Club Desire. Tickets Students’ Association for Freestyle There’s more demand, but we The MERC doesn’t have enough SNA for the first part of the pro- are $15 and can be purchased at Week. don’t necessarily have the staff or boarding equipment for all the gram and then eventually get jobs Mixtape, Into the Music and “They’re paying for the skater the funding,” Singer said. kids; some was stolen a few weeks with nearby businesses. Music Trader or at the SNA head mentors’ time, and have helped us Luckily, the kids still got to ago and the Centre can’t afford to This year is the first that all eight office at 615 Ellice Avenue. line up some free boards to donate go on some field trips during the replace it right now. Staff mem- participants who started the pro- to kids,” Singer said. summer, including Assiniboine bers brought in some of their own gram actually finished. Skateboarding builds The event takes place at the Park Zoo and Fun Mountain. equipment for the children to “We really lucked out this year, community MERC, 430 Langside Street, on Some of the older kids also got use, and before they head to the we’ve really bonded,” Kwok said. Saturday, Oct. 4. to go to radio camp, which was ack at the Sargent Park skatepark, Singer stops at some of Despite what the media might On the August day in question, held in conjunction with CKUW Skatepark, the kids watch as the kids’ houses so they can pick depict, most of the kids at the B fast moving dark clouds cut the at the University of Winnipeg. some of the more experienced skat- up extra helmets and boards. MERC are good, caring individuals skate session short and the kids re- Others took media training with ers – Singer included – do tricks. Even so, they’re short equip- who want to help each other. luctantly pile back into the van. the SNA education coordinator The kids are impressed, but ment, so once at the skatepark, Volunteers are a fundamental The Building Belonging pro- Sara Atnikov. Atnikov’s position Singer keeps his tricks to a some of the kids have for a turn. part of what makes the SNA and gram is close to wrapping up for was temporary and ended in late minimum. Singer takes the kids out to the MERC run. the day, so Singer drops some of the August. The kids will call me a showoff, Sargent Park once or twice a week, “The kids know before we do kids off at their respective homes The media training provided a he says half-jokingly. and they often skate in the back who to look out for, what goes on. on his way back to the MERC. glimpse into the effects MERC ac- Seeing the kids’ passion for skat- lane behind the MERC. We have the most amazing youth Hot 103 plays the entire way. contact: [email protected] The Uniter October 2, 2008 Ffeeatures 11 mark r mark e im e r mark r mark e im e r s tacy cardi tacy g an an s mit h

Clockwise from top left: Damien takes a minute out from skating at the Sargent Park Skatepark. Spencer (right) and friend at the MERC. Boy smiles for camera. Isadore is a MERC regular. Building Belonging general coordinator Jesse Singer chats with Andrew at the Sargent Park Skatepark. mark r mark e im e r October 2, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 12 Arts & Culture Arts & Culture Regenerating imaginations door component, marks the first “It started with this conception Exhibition at of four presentations in the gal- of a video. I had this vision that I lery’s season. It incorporates both wanted to film under water.” on-campus gallery sculpture and film to create a med- “Water,” the full-scale video itation on humanity’s actions and being featured in the gallery, cap- examines the their consequences with relation to tures the slow motion of a naked importance of nature. human swimming underwater. “Regenerating our creative imag- The video’s creation coincided finding ‘a sense ination and our spirits and the way with a knee-surgery that kept we deal with this earth” is what the Scaglione nearly immobile for of stillness’ exhibition is about, Scaglione ex- three months, forcing her to dra- plained during a break from setting matically slow down the pace of and how that up Regeneration last week. her life. The injury taught her a “It seems like we’re quite stressed valuable lesson both artistically can encourage a lot in our world, that we’re always and personally, as she decided to in a hurry, and things are implod- slow the footage to two per cent of Video still from Joan Scaglione’s “Water.” the creative ing and breaking apart and we its original speed. don’t really know the consequences “It’s important to slow down in imagination of our actions.” daily life and find a sense of still- “It seems like we’re quite stressed a The idea for Regeneration, ness; therein we begin to find our Courtney Schwegel Scaglione explained, began with a own creative processes,” Scaglione lot in our world, that we’re always in Volunteer vision. said. a hurry, and things are imploding and The other component featured Regeneration inside the gallery is a bed struc- breaking apart and we don’t really know hat do you get when ture encompassing an array of ma- the consequences of our actions.” you cross an old bed will “create a terials including an old television frame filled with rocks, meditative space screen featuring a video entitled –Joan Scaglione, artist ashesW and goose wings, with a video “Breathing.” “Breathing” features of a breathing mouth? In the eyes on campus—an a close up of a human mouth en- appear as though they are floating. special interest to students studying of Regina artist Joan Scaglione, capsulating an image of the cos- This is set up in the U of W’s Green sustainability, religion, spirituality you get a meditation on chaos and environment that mos, which Scaglione said signifies Space on Spence Street, between and philosophy, as the exhibition the human psyche. is unlike anything a “large-scale connection with the Duckworth Hall and MacNamara touches on aspects of each of these Scaglione is the artist behind universe through breath, which Hall. fields. Regeneration, the new exhibition else you will ever connects us to the vastness of life.” Milena Placentile, art curator at She added that Regeneration at Gallery 1C03, the art gallery experience here.” The outdoor sculptural exhi- Gallery 1C03, said the gallery’s aim will “create a meditative space on on campus at the University of bition consists of wooden figures is to bring in art that represents the campus – an environment that is Winnipeg. The exhibition, which –Milena Placentile, shaped to resemble those in the range of curricula at the university. unlike anything else you will ever consists of both an indoor and out- curator, Gallery 1C03 “Water” video, hung in the trees to She believes Regeneration will be of experience here.”

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Jessica cindy titu “I think it’s really pastiche, a blank parody of a bunch of differ- ent things that never would have gone together before, but they do now.” Ar t s Ed i t o r : Aa r o n Epp contact: [email protected] The Uniter October 2, 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 Something fun and in the moment posing a narrow idea of what is on Local artist the page. “I try to create something that Kazutera makes you feel something instead of just see something,” he said. Miyauchi talks Miyauchi’s pieces mirror his belief that art should not be lim- about the ited to an artist’s premonitions or skills, as the fusion of many tex- tures, colours and styles in these rationale (or pieces show no boundaries or apprehensions. lack thereof) “If you have a plan for a draw- ing, you just copy down what you behind the art want to see,” he said. “What’s the point? Being creative is very im- he makes portant to me and [so is] being flexible. I always look for some- thing on the paper and I start with Chris Friesen that…. I just follow [it]. Miyauchi is a 2007 graduate Volunteer of the University of Manitoba’s fine arts program. He moved to here is something fresh Winnipeg from Japan 10 years ago about art that lives in the and describes Canada as “so laid moment – nobility that’s back, so relaxed; it’s a very com- Tinvoked when the medium tran- fortable place.” scends the feeble underpinnings This “laid back” environment of human intentions. Such is the has obviously had an impact on his case with local artist Kazuteru work. Miyauchi. “I try to make decisions in- “I try to make stinctively – I don’t feel like I need decisions a big reason to do anything,” the 28-year-old said about the sponta- instinctively neous multi-media artwork he has on display at the Semai Gallery. —I don’t feel like I These hybrids of pastel, oil need a big reason paints, watercolours, pencil and more have been created using just to do anything.” the chaos that the pieces’ sporadic –Kazuteru Miyauchi, compositions invoke. artist “I don’t plan anything before I draw. There are so many things that happen by themselves [and] I “I’m serious about making art, don’t think it’s an accident. I want but I’m not serious about appear- to appreciate what it means.” ances,” he said. “I like something And that is where the fresh- fun.” ness comes from in Miyauchi’s art: Miyauchi’s exhibition is on until he allows the viewer to see what’s Oct. 11. Visit http://takashiiwasaki. there for themselves, without im- info/semaigallery.

Untitled works by Kazuteru Miyauchi. “I try to create something that makes you feel something instead of just see something.”

Photos courtesy of Kazuteru Miyauchi October 2, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 14 Arts & Culture

FILM REVIEW CD REVIEWS

THE TELEPATHIC BUTTERFLIES Breakfast in Suburbia Faith and life Rainbow Quartz C

ourt If The Who had morning tea with The Beatles and Joel Madden from Good Charlotte was their server, the result Indian filmmaker es y of of y would be Breakfast in Suburbia, the third recording from Stream “A Scathing Report” and “Telescope”

Winni The Winnipeg trio The Telepathic Butterflies. Mellow and quirky, by The Telepathic Butterflies at www.uniter.ca. explores Breakfast in Suburbia features the band’s signature mod

peg sound. Crediting guest appearances to “various birds, bees, F the lives of Grou ilm squirrels, a dog, cars, a city bus, a Mazda B2200, kids from St. Avila Elementary School and a plane” in the liner notes, The Telepathic Butterflies have conducted a very successful homosexual p sonic experiment with this recording. The 14-track disc is a unique and wonderful fusion of sounds. Whether you’re looking for music to chill to while having coffee with your friends, or something to inspire you through the long hours of studying, Breakfast in Suburbia is un- In A Jihad for Love, the viewer sees a woman Muslims doubtedly a most excellent choice. Standout tracks: “A Midlife Crisis” and “She Looks Good.” named Sana, who is Muslim Lesbian. She states that wearing the hijab – a veil worn by Muslim —Jennifer Pawluk A JIHAD FOR LOVE women – is her choice and she has never been Directed by Parvez Sharma forced to wear it. 81 minutes QUINZY One Boy’s Guide to the Moon Plays at Cinematheque Oct. 4, 8, 9 and 15 that is worn by Muslim women. In the film, Independent the viewer sees a woman named Sana, who is a Muslim lesbian. She states that wearing the Categorizing music into genres is a dangerous business. Maria Laureano hijab is her choice and she has never been The intent is to guide us into listening to bands with similar Volunteer forced to wear it. sounds, but it often leads to misrepresenting a band en- Stream “Stampeder” Another clarification of the Muslim faith tirely. Case in point: the sophomore album by local quartet by Quinzy at www.uniter.ca. is connected to the title of the film. Although Quinzy, whose album One Boy’s Guide to the Moon fails to panning 12 countries and nine lan- many believe that the word “Jihad” means impress on the first listen because of a misrepresentation. guages, the 2007 documentary A Jihad “holy war,” its literal Arabic translation is Labeled as “power pop,” expectations can be high. The album leans more toward a modern for Love is a look at observant Muslims “struggle,” or “to strive in the path of God” rock sound with a slight pop-punk edge hidden within. However, the album gets better with Swho choose to be openly gay. – a revelation that gives the film further time and a little bit of patience. One Boy’s Guide to the Moon is a diverse yet consistent Indian filmmaker Parvez Sharma exam- meaning. effort ranging from the somber title track to the syncopated and rhythmic rock number ines the lives of various people in different Sharma, himself a gay Muslim, should be “Stampeder.” The lesson here is to go into an album with no expectations because it’s the parts of the world – primarily in Europe – praised for his balanced exploration of the only true way to enjoy it. to explore the conflict between being homo- topic. Although A Jihad for Love focuses pri- —Matt Preprost sexual and being Muslim. Sharma captures marily on the perspectives of homosexuals, it his film beautifully by using simple shots also shows discussions between participants that brilliantly encapsulate the emotions of and other people of the Muslim faith who BAD FLIRT the participants. Through their stories, the have opposing views of homosexuality. Virgin Talk audience is able to hear from gay, lesbian The film ends with the first participant Kartel/Universal and transgendered perspectives about the having a conversation with fellow Muslims Upon first listen, Bad Flirt’s Virgin Talk seems like a lovely ongoing struggle of the conflicting beliefs in who had once condemned him. They ask CD. The first two songs, “Pilot” and “Mad, Mad, Madeleine their lives. for his assistance in dealing with the ongo- World,” are catchy and upbeat, with a great pop-rock Religion is important to the participants ing issue of homosexuality and the Muslim of this documentary and so is maintaining sound. Also, the vocals by Jasamine White-Gluz are decent. faith. Unfortunately, you may as well turn your CD player off their culture regardless of where they are in This hopeful exchange exemplifies that the world. The film clarifies common mis- after those songs, because that’s all the goodness you’re it is possible for dialogue to occur in a civil going to get. Nothing here really stands out, aside from a slightly heavier guitar and drum conceptions of the Muslim faith and cul- manner. Perhaps it will be a catalyst for intro in “Of Mastodons and Men,” and the entirety of “Homecoming,” with its beautiful piano ture, such as the wearing of the hijab, a veil change for future generations. intro and compelling tribal-drum backdrop. There isn’t much reason to listen to this CD other than if you’re a real fan of the hard pop sound. A little more variety would have been better. In stores Oct. 7. —Alex Kyle

VARIOUS ARTISTS Under the Sun Ubiquity Records

You don’t need to be a surfer to appreciate this double- disc compilation consisting mostly of ambient and instrumental melodies by England’s Shawn Lee along with Australian acts Band of Frequencies, Low Pressure Sound System and Afro Dizzi Act. Created as the soundtrack for a surfing documentary of the same name,Under the Sun stands strongly on its own with a total of 39 tracks that touch on genres like roots, soul, funk and rock ‘n’ roll. Unfortunately, the lyrics are weak in substance, with fluffy anthems such as the title track in which the vocalist keeps repeating, “We are all one, under the sun.” If you can get past this, and other similar redundancies, you are left with two decent discs that will have you tapping your toes in no time. —Melly Ozubko

THE JAPANESE MOTORS “Single Fins & Safety Pins” Vice Records

It makes sense that “Single Fins & Safety Pins” was released as a single in August, as its bouncy sound and care-free lyrics about going to the beach make it a perfect summer anthem. It’s the first track on The Japanese Motors’ self-titled debut CD, due out this Tuesday on Vice Records. While the California-based band’s Tricky Woo and Strokes-inspired garage pop grows tiresome over the course of 11 songs, “Single Fins & Safety Pins” is the perfect soundtrack for your warm-weather daydreams. Download it now at www.uniter.ca. —Aaron Epp Ar t s Ed i t o r : Aa r o n Epp contact: [email protected] The Uniter October 2, 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 The Music Round-Up C ourt es

Aaron Epp of y I

Arts & Culture editor d e al al F ri e Three musical acts nd s 1 Michael Jerome Browne It usually doesn’t take long for who are playing someone to make a mess and Michael Jerome Browne is no different. Winnipeg in the The Montreal musician recorded his latest CD, This Beautiful Mess, coming week over the course of six days at the beginning of this year. Writing the music and finding the funding to make the CD took considerably longer, though. The 48-year-old began writing the songs with his life partner, lyricist Bee Markus, in 2006. They applied for funding from The Canada Council to make the disc at that “I’m gonna do something point, but were turned down. In obnoxious if they let me on TV” the meantime, the couple had their Cadence Weapon second daughter. – Browne, a three-time Juno nomi- nee, also released last year’s Double, a two-disc set featuring a live album and a re-release of his 1998 debut. “It just seemed like a good fit to put them out together,” Browne said, adding that his debut disc had “I’m not gonna go cuckoo-bananas to win a Juno,” said Edmonton rapper Cadence Weapon, whose music has been described as “Aesop Rock meets Girl Talk.” been out of print for some time. “A lot of the material on the live re- See Michael Jerome Browne at The his career as a rapper, producer, DJ Oct. 5. Visit www.cadenceweapon- material to make a CD.” cord was stuff I’d been [playing] Times Change(d) tonight (Oct. 2). and writer in 2005, Pemberton has music.com. The CD in question is One Voice, before I made my first record and Visit www.michaeljeromebrowne. released two albums of music that which the band released last year. some of the same musicians played com. one critic described as “Aesop Rock While it may share a name with a on both.” meets Girl Talk” (including this 3 Devoid song by local folk trio The Wailin’ Browne said his evolution as a mu- year’s Afterparty Babies). He’s been Just because they’re almost old Jennys, that’s where the similarities sician over the past 10 years is ev- 2 Cadence Weapon nominated for the $20,000 Polaris enough to be your dad doesn’t end. One Voice is 40+ minutes of ident in the fact that most of the Prize, he’s remixed tracks for Lady Not many musicians will admit mean the guys in Devoid don’t punishing, Pantera-style metal. songs on the new album are origi- Sovereign and Ciara and he’s per- that winning a Juno is one of rock. The quartet plans to record the fol- nals, whereas previous releases cov- formed at the Lollapalooza and their goals, but Edmonton rap- low-up in late January, with a re- ered songs by other blues, country Glastonbury music festivals. “We like to call ourselves ‘seasoned per Roland Pemberton, also veterans,’” drummer Ed Kosa, 38, lease tentatively planned for spring. and old-time artists. “It was insane that I got to play known as Cadence Weapon, is the said by phone last Saturday morn- After that, the plan is to tour when- “I call it country-soul,” Browne Glastonbury and Lollapalooza,” exception. ing before going to his son’s foot- ever schedules filled with work and said of the music on This Beautiful Pemberton said. “I never thought “I’m not gonna go cuckoo-bananas ball game. “For us, music is a family (each band member has two Mess. “It’s a mixture of styles. The about touring the world when I to win a Juno, I’m not gonna lose passion.” kids) allows. writing is what pushed it in that started making music, but I guess my mind to win one,” the 22-year- A tour of Western Canada this past way and it just seemed to make that’s a cool byproduct of my job.” Together since 2004, Kosa and his old said by phone from Vancouver, bandmates – singer/guitarist Chris April took them to nine cities for sense.” Pemberton’s next album will one day after the start of his first Wood, bassist Trevor Harper and 12 shows in 16 days, and Kosa is Recording the album primarily be based on existential philoso- headlining tour, “but honestly, it guitarist Steve Morovek – have looking forward to doing it again. live-off-the-floor was also some- pher Jean-Paul Sartre’s 1938 novel would just be really funny. If I get embarked on several mini-tours “It’s all about being onstage and thing that made sense to Browne, Nausea. Ultimately, however, nominated for a Juno, I’m gonna and are closing in on 100 gigs. Not performing,” he said. “That’s really as opposed to recording the instru- Pemberton would like to write me- do the dumbest shit ever. I’m bad for a band that started with the where the satisfaction comes in. ments individually. gonna do something obnoxious if lodic, “Billy Joel-type songs.” intention of just jamming on cover “For all of us, this is definitely the “Everybody really did their home- they let me on TV.” “Me doing Billy Joel songs with tunes on the weekends and maybe [most fun] band that we’ve all been work,” Browne said of the musi- tambourine and shit,” Pemberton Pemberton said it’s the recognition playing the occasional show. in.” cians who played on the disc. “And said. “And rapping. About the end that would come with winning a “To be honest, none of us ever in the end, you get the result of of the world. That’s pretty much See Devoid at Silverado’s Oct. 8. Juno that appeals to him. Not that thought we would end up doing a what it feels like [to be at] at a live what’s it’s going to be.” Visit www.devoidnoise.com. he needs more recognition. tour and putting a CD together,” performance.” Since focusing more seriously on See Cadence Weapon at The Lo Pub Kosa said, “or even writing enough

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New play explores e ferent story compared to her other This is van Leeuwen’s first proj- im e work. ect in which she does not perform. r the role of faith “It’s less provocative and less in- Indicating her desire to act as the your-face, although it still stays in “outside eye,” she is the writer, pro- in the life of a line of asking questions,” she ex- ducer and director of the piece. girl who loses plained. “I’m certainly asking ques- Sharon Bajer, a performer and tions about religion and the box it collaborator on the piece, said that her brother can force us into.” although van Leeuwen wrote the The box she is talking about is play, there was a lot of room left for to cancer metaphorical – a way of life that improvisation. can restrict thoughts and ideas, “In my experience, sometimes Matt Preprost leaving one isolated and displaced collaborations just don’t work,” Volunteer Staff from reality. Bajer said. “There are so many dif- Although The God Box is in- ferent minds trying to compete spired by a true story, it is a true with each other. With The God Box, or Mia van Leeuwen, it’s all story that van Leeuwen wishes to we were able to pitch our sugges- about boxes. keep anonymous. tions without that competition.” A 2003 graduate of the U “I’m trying to protect the iden- Bajer plays Gertrude, the mother ofF W’s Theatre and Film program, tity of the person that it is based of Marguerite, who, in the after- van Leeuwen is half of the driving on,” she said, adding that those math of her son’s death, finds sol- force behind Out of Line Theatre, close to her will know who it is ace in faith. a local theatre company that pro- based upon. “She becomes obsessed with re- duces original stories, collaborating Following the life of Marguerite, ligion to pull her through and ends their efforts with local performers a young girl whose life and family up neglecting her daughter,” Bajer to bring them to life on stage. are altered dramatically by the pass- said. “We’re trying to break out of the ing of her brother from cancer, The In an effort to create tension be- box of traditional theatre by col- God Box spans decades from the tween the true story and its the- laborating our original stories with 1950s to the present day. The death atrical portrayal, van Leeuwen local performers,” van Leeuwen of her brother acts as the catalyst incorporated interview footage said last week. for terrible events that continue on from the real-life character on ”When you feel like Known for exploring the darker into Marguerite’s life. which the story is based into the you’re already damned, side of humanity, Out of Line “She’s a character who tries to story’s narrative. Theatre has received mixed reviews throw away God after feeling re- “Her presence is via video moni- how do you live your life?” from critics by exploring taboo jected from him,” van Leeuwen tors, so she’s in her own little box,” –Mia van Leeuwen, material and provocative images said, adding that the character van Leeuwen said with a smile. makes her choices in life feeling Co-artistic director, Out of Line Theatre through past productions such as The God Box runs from Oct. 7 to like she’s already going to hell. Peepshow: An Erotic Comedy and 11 at the Studio Incarnate (320-70 “When you feel like you’re al- Jealous/Pervert. Albert St.). Visit www.outoflinethe- ready damned, how do you live However, her most recent pro- atre.com. Catch Mia van Leeuwen’s The God Box at Studio Incarnate. Ar t s Ed i t o r : Aa r o n Epp contact: [email protected] The Uniter October 2, 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 Uniter’s resident fashion fanatic answers your questions about clothes Arts Briefs If formal events aren’t your thing, or you pants. Don’t get nervous just because it’s Complied by Meghan Miller, Ask just don’t think you would wear it again, different – you could be the one to start a Melly Ozubko and Matt Preprost you are left with a few options: new trend for the fashionistas of Winnipeg. (1) Leave the dress in the back of your closet LOHAN’S LOVER SPINNING AT HIFI to collect dust. The bright lights of Hollywood could soon Holly Dear Holly, be hitting Osborne Village, as DJ Samantha (2) Take it to a consignment shop where I bought a bunch of really cute summer dresses. Ronson, famous in the celeb circles of L.A., they will split the profits with you (usually Now I’m wondering how I can carry them over will be spinning tracks at the HiFi Club 50/50 or 60/40). into the fall and winter and keep them as part Saturday, Oct. 4. (3) Try an online auction site like eBay. of my look during the coming months. What do Aside from her skills with the turntable, you think? Ronson has been in the spotlight (4) Donate it to a thrift shop. recently because of her relationship with —Stacy Cardigan Smith controversial Hollywood ‘it’ girl Lindsay Holly Rose (5) Make it work for Halloween. You can be a dead bridesmaid, a princess, a prom Lohan. Volunteer staff queen… The list of options is endless! Ronson’s twin sister Charlotte Ronson is Well Stacy, you’ll have to ditch some of your a fashion designer and her brother Mark summer looks such as the maxi dress and Dear Holly, Ronson is a music producer known for his Dear Holly, dresses made of transparent fabrics or cro- work with Amy Winehouse. Now that wedding season is over, what do I do I have these pleated pants that fit really well chet. However, skirts and dresses made of Local DJs The Hosers as well as DJ Gold with all of the bridesmaids dresses I had to buy and that I really like. Is it cool to wear pleated cotton and other heavier fabrics can look n’ Grams and Montreal’s DJ MayDay will and wear? I was a bridesmaid for two of my pants? great in the fall and winter if you wear them accompany Ronson. friends and one of my cousins this summer. with a nice pair of tights, a pair of peep toe —Mr. Front Bum? —Never a bride shoes or boots and a scarf or cardigan (no FALL CONCERT SERIES BRINGS pun intended). You can also wear dresses RADIOHEAD TO WINNIPEG… SORT OF Mr. Front bum with the pleated pants: in my that have thin straps in an office-chic style Radiohead, Sonic Youth, Beck and Jose Oh Never a bride, unless your friends and Gonzalez are just four of the musical acts opinion, there really is no rule about what by wearing a collared shirt underneath. cousins are especially cruel and they made featured in a five-part concert series you can and cannot wear. I am still wait- you wear something hideous, most of the presented by Cineplex Entertainment at ing to meet the fashion gods who seem to bridesmaid dresses you collected can prob- Do you have a question for Holly? Send it to SilverCity Polo Park every Wednesday until make the “rules” of each season. Really, ably be worn again by pairing the dress [email protected]. Nov. 19. whatever you feel confident wearing is “in.” From the Basement, the first three with different accessories or by bringing Both men and women look great in pleated concerts in the series, features 17 different up the hemline. bands shot without an audience in a private setting “to capture them at their most relaxed,” according to a Cineplex BOOK REVIEW press release. inDef Sessions, the remaining two concerts, were filmed in high-definition. tion, Kenora’s Ojibway community took a splintered than ever. Each member faces his Each date includes two one-hour concerts. stand against the injustice and protested. or her own trials and tribulations; particu- The series began Oct. 1 with performances The Retreat chronicles two young, recently larly 17-year-old Lizzy Byrd, who has a tu- by Thom Yorke, The White Stripes, The reunited brothers’ involvement in the occu- multuous romance with Raymond Seymour, Envelopes and The Shins and continues Oct. 8. pation – one directly participatory, the other one of those involved in the occupation of Visit www.cineplex.com/events.aspx for merely observational. The consequences are the park. more information. dire for both. Most interesting about the book’s title is In addition to being a social commen- that when thinking of a retreat, thoughts tator, Bergen’s writing also renders him a most commonly turn to peace, comfort and ”THE BIRTHING PROJECT” UNVEILED AT WOMEN’S CLINIC thuggish love guru of sorts. He fractures re- solace. But here, Bergen very aptly recalls the Feminism and Art combined Tuesday, lationships that fall short or don’t measure other meaning of retreat – a hopeless surren- Sept. 30 in the newest showcase of the With up to idyllic standards. Whether this is from dering to the inevitably wicked onslaught of Art public art program, titled “The Birthing external pressures and meddling, or internal attack. Project.” dissatisfaction and lost hope, no one is safe And that’s the overarching tragedy here. The Winnipeg Arts Council and Women’s from the brutality of heartbreak. Bergen pushes his characters to that break- Health Clinic of Winnipeg have collaborated The Byrd family comes to “the Retreat,” a ing point, leaving readers feeling empathetic to bring the public this new and innovative rundown collective led by an ex-chiroprac- yet vulnerable. The unbearable sadness is the art display, created by glass artist Judy tor-turned-sage who has dubbed himself essence of The Retreat and is sure to bring Jennings. “the Doctor,” to mend the broken shards of Bergen further critical acclaim. The Birthing Project features multiple their once-nuclear family. glass sculptures inspired by birthing Inhabited by a motley crew of despon- women, their families and midwives. dent characters in varying stages of depres- Correction: On page 13 of the Sept. 25 According to a statement from With Art, sion, the Retreat leaves the Byrd family more issue of The Uniter, we misspelled our Jennings and the Manitoba Maternity Care THE RETREAT Action Network hope to empower birthing David Bergen contributor Sydney Letkeman’s name. women and embrace the vision of normal pregnancy. McClelland & Stewart, 2008 We regret the error. 328 pages The sculptures will be displayed at the $32.99 Women’s Health Clinic at 419 Graham Avenue until further notice, when they will be moved to the clinic’s birthing centre. In Jennifer Pawluk the birthing centre, they will serve as focal Volunteer points while women are in labour.

ART AND TECHNOLOGY UNITE he latest novel from Giller Prize- “Art and Technology Unite!” is the winning local author David Bergen theme of a series of bi-weekly workshops is a terrifying mix of romance and being launched by The Arts and Cultural Ttragedy. Industries Association of Manitoba (ACI), A narrative that leaves its reader heartbro- along with Red River College’s Student ken and bitter, The Retreat spins a compli- Connections. cated web of social and historical injustice. The workshops are aimed at connecting Lives become intertwined and unbound local arts with the e-business community with almost every turn of the page. Trust is and range from “Intro to building a website” a lie, too much is unknown and too many to “Using your Blackberry,” according to an characters are predatory. ACI release. A form of pseudo-historical fiction, The workshops started on Sept. 25 and The Retreat takes place from autumn 1973 run until Nov. 20 and take place in the through summer 1974. Bergen captures lecture theatre at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. a time of immense turmoil in Canadian The first three workshops are free, with Aboriginal history, the Ojibway occupation the final two costing $30 for WAG and ACI members. To register, call (204) 949-8497. of Anicinabe Park in Kenora. It was a time fraught with prejudice and resultant social instability. Driven to despair by unfair treatment and gross discrimina- October 2, 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.

THE ROYAL ALBERT 91 Albert. Oct. 4: DJ Brace, Gruf The exhibit runs until Oct 24. code will be sent to you. Tha Druid, DJ Kasm, Ko-Wrekt. CONCERTS SEMAI GALLERY 264 McDermot. Mixed Media and AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Amnesty International BORN RUFFIANS with Plants & Animals and Slim Twig, OZZY’S 160 Osborne. Wednesdays: Soho Trash DJs: Installation by Kazu, Sept. 10 until Oct. 11. Group 19 is holding their monthly meeting Oct. 9 at Oct. 4 at The Pyramid Cabaret. Tickets are $13 in Punk, Glam, New Wave, Power Pop; Thursdays: 7 p.m. The theme of the meeting is Human Rights in advance from Music Trader or Ticketmaster and $15 Readymix Dance Party: Indie-Dance, Electro, Brit-Pop, URBAN SHAMAN GALLERY 203-290 McDermot. Dance Afghanistan and its Impact on Women, Children and at the door. The show starts at 10 p.m. New Wave, Mash-Ups, ‘80s /’90s, and more. to the Berdashe exhibit featuring multi-medium work Families. The guest speaker for the evening will be by artist Kent Monkman. The exhibit runs until Oct 4. Ariana Yaftali, the founding member of Afghan-Cana- CADENCE WEAPON with Woodhands, Oct. 5 at Lo Pub. PUNK & METAL dian Women’s Organization in Winnipeg. Newcomers Tickets are $10 in advance from Music Trader and the PLUG IN INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART 286 Mc- to Amnesty International may attend an orientation show starts at 8 p.m. THE ZOO 160 Osborne. Oct. 2: The Retro Rhythm Re- Dermot. Fastwurms’ Donky@Ninja@Witch. The exhibit at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at 397 Carlton view; Oct. 3, 4: Grindfest. features a series of mixed media installations by art- and is free to all. DJ BRACE CD release and album art show with Darko, ists Kim Kozzi and Dai Skuse and is open until Nov. Mulligan (Natural Funk Co.), Two Rocks of Stone, Oct. THE ROYAL ALBERT 91 Albert. Oct. 2: Hellacaust, Hand 8. In The Overlooked Space of the gallery, an exhibit MANITOBA MUSIC WORKSHOPS Manitoba Music (for- 3 at the Graffiti Gallery. Tickets are $5 and the doors of Death, Besieged. featuring the work of Walead Beshty is open. Beshty merly M.A.R.I.A.) is hosting a series of professional open at 9 p.m. Album artwork will be on display at the has constructed a series of shatter-proof glass pieces workshops and musical showcases dealing with Graffiti Gallery from Oct 3 to 17. which he ships via FedEx from exhibit to exhibit. The many of the most important issues faced by industry GALLERIES exhibit is open until Oct. 12. professionals. For a list of workshops, topics and DJ BRACE, Gruf Tha Druid, DJ Kasm, Ko-Wrekt, Oct. guest speakers, visit manitobamusic.ca/workshops. 4 at The Royal Albert. Tickets are $5 and the doors GALLERY 1C03 University of Winnipeg. Regeneration, open at 9 p.m. a multimedia installation by Joan Scaglione. The FILM ARTS AND TECHOLOGY WORKSHOPS Presented by the exhibit is open until Oct. 22. Arts and Cultural Industries Association of Manitoba, THE ACORN with Ohbijou, Oct. 8 at Lo Pub. Tickets are CINEMATHEQUE 100 Arthur. Oct. 3: Tuya’s Marriage (7 this series of workshops is designed to connect local $12 from Music Trader and the show starts at 9 p.m. WINNIPEG ART GALLERY 300 Memorial. Head Space: p.m.), ‘Tis Autumn: The Search for Jackie Paris (9:15 artists with e-business communities. The workshops will be held in the lecture theatre of the Winnipeg Art DJ SAMANTHA RONSON, Oct. 4 at HifiC lub. Tickets are Gallery and are as follows: Intro to Building a Website $30 from Connect Four Clothing and Noir Wine Bar (Oct. 9, 7 to 8 p.m.), Tech Talk (Oct. 23, 7 to 8 p.m.), and Eatery and the music starts at 8 p.m. Computer Security (Nov. 6, 7 to 9 p.m.) and Using Your £ The Uniter’s Top 5 events • Blackberry (Nov. 20, 7 to 9 p.m.). Prices for workshops VIRTUOSI CONCERT SERIES Featuring Yehonatan curran farris vary. For more information or to register contact stu- Berick and Jean-Francois Latour, Oct. 4 at Eckhardt- [email protected] or call 949-8497. Grammate Hall in the University of Winnipeg. Tickets  CADENCE WEAPON with Woodhands. Sunday, Oct. 5 at Lo Pub. Be sure to check are $29, $27 for seniors and $15 for students. The out Edmonton rapper Cadence Weapon’s infectious mix of hip-hop and glitchy electro PRESERVE YOUR FAMILY HISTORY Presented by the concert begins at 8 p.m. beats. Tickets are $10 from Music Trader and the show starts at 8 p.m. Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre, this women- only workshop is designed to teach participants how  BORN RUFFIANS with Plants & Animals and Slim Twig, Saturday, Oct. 4 at record, organize and research family history as well The Pyramid Cabaret. Enjoy an evening of heart-felt and innovative indie-rock MUSIC as offer tips on writing and scrap-booking. The work- courtesy of Toronto’s Born Ruffians. Tickets are $13 in advance from Music Trader or shop takes place on Oct. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 1150-A Ticketmaster and $15 at the door. The show starts at 10 p.m. ROCK, POP & INDIE Waverley St. To pre-register call 477-1123.  DJ SAMANTHA RONSON Saturday, Oct. 4 at Hifi Club. In case you haven’t ACADEMY FOOD DRINKS MUSIC 437 Stradbrook. Oct. 3: checked People.com lately, Ronson has been making headlines with her alleged ASSERTIVENESS GROUP Presented by the Fort Garry Oh So Popular, Calvin Cerilli; Oct. 4: The Marquis. relationship with Lindsay Lohan. Plus, she is a killer DJ. Tickets are $30 from Connect Women’s Resource Centre, this women-only group Four Clothing and Noir Wine Bar and Eatery. The music starts at 8 p.m. looks at issues that affect women’s ability to be assertive. The group will meet Friday afternoons at THE CAVERN 112 Osborne. Oct. 3: Ripperz; Oct. 4: Al-  REGENERATION Mixed media art installation by Regina-based artist Joan 1150-A Waverley from Nov. 7 to Dec. 12, from 1 to 3:30 exander Keith’s Birthday Bash with The Upsides and Scaglione at Gallery 1C03 in the University of Winnipeg. This exhibit features p.m. Pre-registration is necessary. To register, or for Dust Rhinos. sculptures and a series of videos in which Scaglione explores the connections more information, call 477-1123. between the human body and the Earth. The exhibit is open Monday to Friday from LO PUB 330 Kennedy. Oct. 2: Goodform; Oct. 3: Mod 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The installation is free of charge FAMILY LAW WORKSHOP SERIES Presented by the Club; Oct 4: Awkward Stage, All of Your Friends; Oct and runs until Oct. 22. Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre, this series of 5: Cadence Weapon, Woodhands: Oct 8: The Acorn, workshops are designed to provide women with ba- Ohbijou.  THE ACORN with Ohbijou, Wednesday, Oct. 8 at Lo Pub. The Acorn’s delicate, intricate combination of bedroom-indie rock and folk is the perfect soundtrack to sic legal information and education. The workshops are: Custody and Access, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; FOLK, COUNTRY & JAZZ autumn. Tickets are $12 from Music Trader and the show starts at 9 p.m. Spousal Support and Family Property, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Domestic Violence, Nov. 3, 10 a.m. to GORDIE’S COFFEE HOUSE 127 Coburg. Oct. 2: Three 12 p.m.; and Child Support, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Water Humble Pre-registration is necessary. To register, or for more Five Decads Of Bruce Head. This exhibition features p.m.); Oct. 4: Tuya’s Marriage (4 p.m.), Cinema Lounge: information, call 477-1123. TIMES CHANGE(d) HIGH & LONESOME CLUB Main & St. works from prairie abstract artist Bruce Head’s 50- The Grocer’s Wife (7 p.m.), A Jihad For Love (9:30 Mary. Oct. 2: Michael Jerome Brown; Oct. 3: The Weber year career and is open until Nov. 23. Head will be at p.m.); Oct. 5: Tuya’s Marriage (4 p.m.), Tuya’s Marriage WILDERNESS TOUR The Wilderness Committee is or- Brothers. the gallery on Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. for a discussion about (7 p.m.); Oct. 8: Tuya’s Marriage (7 p.m.), A Jihad For ganizing a two-day bike ride through Nopiming Pro- his work and career as an artist. Love (9 p.m.); Oct. 9: A Jihad For Love (7 p.m.), Music vincial Park on Oct. 4 and 5. The 100 kilometre tour McNALLY ROBINSON POLO PARK Oct. 3: Three Blind Scene: The Beatles Singalong (9:15 p.m.) will extend from Lac Du Bonnet to Tooth Lake and will Mice, 8 p.m.; Oct. 4: Quinton Bart and Rayannah WOODLANDS GALLERY 535 Academy. Prairie In Sight: feature a tour of secluded lakes and old growth for- Kroeker, 8 p.m. new paintings by Hugh G. Rice. The exhibit is open ests. Food and transportation is $40, camping is free from Sept. 25 to Oct. 25. COMMUNITY EVENTS and accommodations are $20 per night. Visit www. McNALLY ROBINSON GRANT PARK Oct. 3: Andrew Frol- wildernesscommittee.mb.ca for more information or ich Trio, 8 p.m.; Oct. 4, The Burton Trio, 8 p.m. GRAFFITI GALLERY 109 Higgins. Decades of Style ex- EXTRAS! EXTRAS! A workshop focusing on how to find call 942-9292. hibit by NY artist Erni Vales on display until Oct. 2. work as an extra in TV, film and commercials is be- HIP HOP & DANCE ing offered Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m., at the Malo Recording FREE COMPOSTING WORKSHOPS Resource Conserva- PLATFORM CENTRE FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC + DIGITAL ARTS Booth at Traders Lane in The Forks Market. The cost tion Manitoba is offering free backyard composting HIFI CLUB 108 Osborne. Oct. 2: Day Old Donuts with DJ 121-100 Arthur. When The Mood Strikes Us photogra- is $25 and the class is two hours long. Snacks and workshops this fall at various Winnipeg public librar- Hunnicut, DJ Co-op; Oct. 3: Timeless Series Winnipeg phy, video and sculptural exhibition featuring work refreshments will be available as well as door prizes. ies. For more information and to register, visit www. Launch Party with DJ Tech Twelve, DJ Dow Jones and by Abbas Akhavan, Marina Roy, Paul Butler, Larry Advance registration and payment is necessary. resourceconservation.mb.ca or call 925-3778. DJ Dlo; Oct. 4: DJ Samantha Ronson. Glawson, Jeremy Shaw and Colleen Wolstenholme. Please contact [email protected] and an RSVP

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PILGRIMAGE OF RESISTANCE The Student Christian inson present a series of writing contests for poetry, tre’s relationship with the surrounding community. more information please call Susan at 947-0394 ext. Movement is organizing a road trip for justice to the short fiction and creative non-fiction. The first place For more information please contact [email protected]. 223 or e-mail [email protected]. School of the Americas. The trip is Nov. 12 to Nov. 17, prize award in each category is $1,250, $500 for sec- and cost $150. Early bird registration deadline is Oct. ond place and $250 for third place. The deadline for D’ARCY’S A.R.C. Volunteers are urgently needed at BRIGHT FUTURES Bright Futures Programs in the Ink- 1 and bursaries are available. For more information submissions is Nov. 30. For more information contact D’Arcy’s A.R.C. (Animal Rescue Centre) in their new ster/Seven Oaks area of Winnipeg requires volunteer visit www.scmcanada.org. Prairie Fire Press, 423-100 Arthur, Winnipeg, Manitoba facility at 730 Century. Volunteers must be at least tutors to tutor Grade 9 students in at least one of R3B 1H3. Phone: 204-943-9066, e-mail: prfire@mts. 16 years of age and willing to commit to three hours the Grade 9 High School core subjects (mathematics, net, or visit www.prairiefire.ca for guidelines. a week at varying shift times. For further information science, English language arts, social studies, French LITERARY please contact Brenda at 888-2266 or e-mail arcvol- or computer studies). Tutors should be willing to use [email protected]. a student-centred approach to help students build RITA SHELTON DEVERELL with Femfest, Oct. 2, 7 p.m. ON CAMPUS study skills and to assist students with daily home- at McNally Robinson Polo Park. Deverell will read PERSONAL CARE VOLUNTEERS Volunteers are needed work. A commitment of two hours per week would be from several of her plays and will be presenting her WORLD UNIVERSITY SERVICE OF CANADA The Univer- at the Tache Centre,185 Despins, and Foyer Valade, appreciated. Please call Karen or Jana at 631-5849 or docu-drama Not A Drop, which is about communities sity of Winnipeg chapter of the World University Ser- 450 River. Volunteers are required to help with e-mail [email protected]. in North America that are struggling for clean water. vice of Canada (WUSC) is looking for an experienced recreation programs, to porter residents to the website manager to update and maintain the WUSC chapel, physiotherapy, the salon and to the dentist. CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS MUSEUM Friends of the RUSS GOURLUCK Book launch of Picturing Manitoba: website. The WUSC is a national organization that Volunteers are also needed to assist in clerical duties Canadian Human Rights Museum is looking for a Legacies of the Winnipeg Tribune. Oct. 5, 3 p.m. in sponsors refugees to study in Canadian universi- and to help run the canteen. Bilingualism is an asset volunteer administration assistant. Volunteer du- McNally Robinson Polo Park. ties and works to promote social issues such as fair but is not required. For more information please call ties include but are not limited to: event mailings, trade. The WUSC is also looking for group members Marie-Jo at 235-2155 or 254-9353. phone calls/follow ups as a representative of the LESLEY CREWE Reading and signing of Ava Comes who are interested in raising awareness about social organization, packaging campaign information kits, Home, Oct. 7, 7 p.m. in McNally Robinson Polo Park. issues and working with student refugees. For more M.T.Y.P The Manitoba Theatre for Young People is bookbinding and other administrative duties that information, please contact [email protected]. looking for volunteers to help seat patrons, take tick- may arise. For more information please call Vanessa MEDITTERANEAN WINE AND DINE Hosted by Prairie ets, hand out programs, assist patrons to and from at 944-2472 or e-mail [email protected]. Ink Restaurant in McNally Robinson Polo Park, THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG PRE-OPTOMETRY CLUB the washroom, and to discourage excess noise/food Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. The wine and dine features a The University of Winnipeg Pre-Optometry Club (UW- and beverage consumption by patrons in theatre. For Mediterranean-themed menu and wine selections. POC) will be setting up a collection for cash or used Tickets are $59.95 per person and reservations are eyeglasses to mark the occasion of World Sight Day necessary. For more information call 943-3276, or Challenge on Oct. 9. Globally, 300 million people are 95.9 FM CKUW Campus/Community visit the McNally Robinson website. unnecessarily blind or vision impaired, with implica- Radio Top 10 CD – Albums tions touching on all aspects of human development. September 24 - 30, 2008 All monetary donations will be sent to Optometry ELIZABETH DENNY Launch of children’s book Jenneli’s ! = Local content * = Canadian Content Dance, Oct. 8, 7 p.m. in McNally Robinson Polo Park. Giving Sight. Used eyeglasses will be sent to Third World Eye Care Society Canada, a 100 per cent vol- DENNIS COOLEY Launch of a poem sequence titled unteer registered Canadian charity. Visit UWPOC’s lw tw artist Recording Label correction line, Oct. 2, 8 p.m. in McNally Robinson table on Oct. 9 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., 2nd 2 1 !Novillero A Little Tradition Mint Grant Park. floorC entennial Hall by the escalators. For more info, e-mail at [email protected]. 3 2 Collard Greens & Gravy Devil in the Woodpile Black Market Music SAM W. REIMER Book launch of Gray Matter Graffiti, 15 3 !Big Dave McClean Acoustic Blues Stony Plain Oct. 6, 8 p.m. in McNally Robinson Grant Park. VOLUNTEER 10 4 *Elliott Brood Mountain Meadows Six Shooter JENNIFER LABELLA Book launch of A Polar Bear Night OPPORTUNITIES 1 5 Hold Steady Stay Positive Vagrant of Stars and Light, Oct. 7, 8 p.m. in McNally Robinson 7 6 Chad VanGaalen Soft Airplane Sub Pop Grant Park. FORT GARRY WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE The FGWRC is looking for female volunteers for the Board of Di- 6 7 *Michael Jerome Brown Double Borealis rectors as well as the Community Relations Commit- MARLENE EPP Book launch of Mennonite Women 5 8 *Fuck the Facts Disgorge Mexico Relapse in Canada, Oct. 8, 7 p.m. in McNally Robinson Grant tee. The Board of Directors is responsible for making Park. major decisions for the FGWRC and the Community 4 9 *Agnostic Mountain Gospel Choir Ten Thousand Shoutin’ Abner Relations Committee work to implement activities to 8 10 *Women Women Flemish Eye WRITING CONTESTS Prairie Fire Press and McNally Rob- raise funds for the centre and to strengthen the cen-

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UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG The Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth is a Winnipeg and obtain endorsement as a suitable candidate for to create the scholarship that annually awards $5,000 to the be registered in the minimum course load required for student scholarship and bursary program administered by the Canadian the scholarship. student who best demonstrates skill, talent, excellence and loan eligibility. Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB). FAAY is dedicated Applications should be sent to: Hedley Auld, CN Marketing, enthusiasm in pursuing a future in broadcasting. The award Several weeks before classes began, Manitoba Student Internal Awards to developing the next generation of Aboriginal leaders by Commodity Exchange Tower 360 Main Street, 11th Floor, will go toward tuition, payable directly to post-secondary Aid printed loan documents for students whose MSAP providing them the incentive to stay in school and the financial educational institution of the student’s choice. Mr. & Mrs. ONG Hoo Hong Memorial Bursary in Winnipeg, MB R3C 3Z3, 204-934-7354, fax: 204-934-737, e-mail: documentation and university course registration were in order, means to pursue a higher education. The scholarship program Religious Studies [email protected]. To qualify, applicants need to be: Aboriginal and under 29 years and have sent the documents to the addresses provided by provides a minimum amount of $2,500 and is available to of age, and be going into full-time studies in a broadcasting- students on their MSAP applications. The loan document you Established in 2003 by Gim Ong, this bursary fund honours the Last date for receiving applications is Oct. 17, 2008. Earlier students pursuing a post-secondary education in any discipline. related field. To apply, submit the following documents: receive will have been electronically approved by the University memory of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. ONG Hoo Hong. Bursaries application is requested. To be eligible you must be: a Canadian resident, of First a completed application form and a three page essay of Winnipeg Awards and Financial Aid Office. It will indicate will be awarded at the discretion of the Awards & Financial Aid Nation (Status or Non-Status), Métis and Inuit heritage, and be demonstrating why you should win the scholarship. the fees you owe to the University of Winnipeg which are to be Office to students who have a minimum 2.5 grade point average attending a post-secondary institute full-time within Canada. National Aboriginal Achievement deducted from the loan. and who are facing unique financial hardships, such as students Optional: participants can also send a sample of your (radio, TV, Application and guidelines for this award can be found at http:// Foundation “One-Time Special” Post with dependents or students with a disability, who register for film, etc.) work, 5 minutes max If the document is a Canada Student Loan document, you may www.ccab.com/faay/faay-apply.php Secondary Education Bursary Award at least one Biblical Studies course in the Dept. of Religious then take it to an approved Canada Post outlet for forwarding to Deadline: Oct. 15, 2008 For more information and application, please refer to the Studies during the academic year. The value of this scholarship In 1998 and 1999, the National Aboriginal Achievement Founda- Muchmusic website at http://www.muchmusic.com/mays/ or the National Student Loan Centre. If the document is a Manitoba varies but it is normally up to $1,000. The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians tion (NAAF) expanded the education scholarship and bursary e-mail [email protected] Student Loan document, you can then forward it to the MSAP (AEBC) mandate to provide financial awards for studies in all academic Loan Administration Department. You should be prepared to Applications are available at the Awards and Financial Aid Office areas of post-secondary education. The purpose of this program Deadline: Nov. 30, 2008 present proof of identification in order to validate your loan located in Graham Hall. AEBC is an organization dedicated to providing blind, deaf-blind and partially sighted individuals with the opportunities they is to meet the increasing needs of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis DataTel Scholars Foundation Scholarship documents. Deadline: Oct. 20, 2008 need to compete on an equal basis with other members of students for financial support and to assist them in the pursuit For outstanding students currently attending an eligible Datatel Identification Requirements for your Canada Student Loan Graduate and Professional Studies Applica- Canadian society. Through public education and advocacy, our of excellence in every discipline. client institution. The Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship document have been updated. You will now need to present two tion Expenses Bursary organization works to improve the lives of these Canadians To be eligible to apply for financial assistance, applicants must: is open to full-time and part-time students (taking at least six forms of identification to validate your identity: a valid photo The purpose of this bursary fund is to provide some assistance by providing a forum for mentorship, discussion and action not already a recipient of a NAAF Bursary/Scholarship for the credit hours), as well as undergraduate and graduate students identification (driver’s license, health insurance card-with photo, to students with respect to the high costs associated with on issues of common concern. Each year, the AEBC offers a 2008/2009 academic year (September 2008 to August 2009); in any major. passport, or citizenship card) and your social insurance card or applying to Graduate and Professional Schools. minimum of three $1,500 scholarships to recognize outstanding studying in the fields of business, commerce, science, law, Scholarship award amounts range from $1,000 to $2,400. For most Government of Canada official documents containing your blind, deaf-blind, and partially sighted Canadian scholars. engineering, information technology, education, social work and Social Insurance Number (i.e. will accept a Notice of Assessment To be eligible applicants must satisfy the following criteria: more information and application please visit the Datatel All scholarships are awarded on the basis of: academic social sciences; be a Canadian resident Aboriginal individual from Revenue Canada but not a T4 or T5 slip). Manitoba Student have a minimum award point average of 3.55 in the previous website at https://www.datatelscholars.org performance, community involvement and overcoming adversity who is either First Nation status or non-status, Inuit or Métis; be Loan documents can be validated by providing a copy of your academic year; be registered in the final year of an honours enrolled as a full-time student at the post-secondary level in a Applications must be submitted online and are available from identification with both your name and current signature or four-year degree program in Arts or Science, or in the final Qualifications: applicants must meet all of the following program of study that is a minimum of two academic years at an Sept. 1, 2008 to Jan. 30, 2009, 5 p.m. EST. (example, driver’s license, passport, banking card). year of the Integrated B.Ed. Program; have documented financial qualifications (applicants not meeting one or more of these accredited university. need; both full time and part time students may apply. qualifications will not be considered): Blind, deaf-blind or The National Student Loan Centre or the MSAP Loan Administra- partially sighted – Please note: whatever an applicant’s vision For more information and an award application, please see the Manitoba Student Aid Program tion Department will process the document, transferring the Expenses for a maximum of three programs will be considered level, he/she must meet the requirements for legal blindness, website at http://www.naaf.ca/html/applications_page_e.html fee payment portion of the loan directly to the university and per year. Manitoba Student Aid Information which is visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye after Deadline: Nov. 14, 2008 depositing any balance into your account. Provide your personal Students may apply any time during the Fall/Winter academic correction, or a visual field of less than 20 degrees; Canadian Application: bank account information (either a void cheque, or your bank year, provided that funding is available for this bursary. Applica- citizen or landed immigrant; attending a post-secondary A Notice of Assistance will be sent to you approximately two account, transit number, and bank name and address). Further tions will be evaluated on a first-come, first serve basis. program (college, university or vocational) within the period Soroptimists: Women’s Opportunity weeks after you file an on-line application. It will indicate your instructions on these processes will be included with the loan Applications can be downloaded from the Awards and Financial of September 2008 to April 2009, with a full-time course load Awards assessment of financial need and the amount of assistance you document package. or at a 40 per cent course load when accompanied by an Aid Website or are available at the Awards Office in Graham Hall The Women’s Opportunity Awards program is Soroptimist’s are eligible to receive. There may be a may be a request for (an) DID YOU KNOW... You can check the status of your student aid explanation. Students at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral and will be accepted beginning Oct. 15. major project. Through the program, clubs in 19 countries and authorized signature(s) from you and, possibly, your parents application, find out what documentation is still outstanding, levels are encouraged to apply; exchange students studying territories assist women who provide the primary source of and/or spouse, as well as additional documentation, attached to update your address information and much more on line? Go abroad under a legitimate exchange program and paying fees to financial support for their families by giving them the resources the Notice of Assistance. This documentation must be submitted to www.manitobastudentaid.ca Link to MySAO to log into your Awards Offered by External Agencies a Canadian educational institution are also considered eligible, they need to improve their education, skills, and employment to MSAP before your loan document will be processed. existing account. and Organizations as are students who may choose to study abroad for compelling prospects. Each year, more the $1 million is disbursed through reasons such as lack of a similar programme in Canada, Paper applications also will be available in the Awards & DID YOU KNOW… If you are a student who has had past Govern- AUCC Awards cash awards at various levels of the organization. failure to be accepted into a program in Canada, or the clear Financial Aid Office in early June for the Fall/Winter Terms and ment Student Loans and are currently a full-time student but The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada provides superiority of a program abroad. To be eligible you must: be a female head of household (single March for the Spring Term. A Notice of Assistance will be sent to do not have a student loan this year, please fill out a Schedule 150 scholarship programs on behalf of the Federal Government, or married with the primary responsibility of supporting you approximately five weeks after you file a paper application. 2 document to remain in non-payment status. Please come to For more information regarding this award, please refer to domestic and foreign agencies, and private sector companies. yourself and your dependents); be attending an undergraduate If you submit an incomplete application, or fail to supply sup- Student Services in Graham Hall, where front counter staff can http://www.blindcanadians.ca/programs/scholarship.php Online Check out website http://www.aucc.ca/ Look under the heading degree program or a vocational/skills training program; have porting documentation, there may be delays in the processing of help you with this form. applications can be found at http://www.blindcanadians.ca/ Scholarships and Internships for Canadian Students. financial need. your application for student financial assistance. programs/scholarship2008.php. DID YOU KNOW... That Manitoba Student Aid staff can be on Canadian Women’s Foundation: 2008 Michelle As many of the recipients of this award have overcome You may check the status of your application at any time on the campus on Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m. To meet with them, you need Deadline: Oct. 15, 2008 Landsberg Award enormous obstacles including poverty, domestic violence, MySAO section of www.studentaid.gov.mb.ca. to set up an appointment time. Come to student servics and The Michele Landsberg Award recognizes young women who Rhodes Scholarships for 2009 and drug and alcohol abuse, recipients may use the award to Application Deadline Dates: book an appointment, or phone 786-9458 or 786-9984. are outstanding feminists in the area of media or activism, Eleven Rhodes Scholarships are now open for Canadian students offset any costs associated with their efforts to attain higher Manitoba Student Aid will accept applications until mid- Other Award Websites: education, such as books, childcare and transportation. and who are attending a formal learning institution. The and will be awarded in early December. Applications must February, or two months before the end of the academic year. Canada Student Loan program and other important information Canadian Women’s Foundation initiated the award to honour the be in by Oct. 17, 2008. These Scholarships are tenable at the For more information and application: http://www.soroptimist. However, if you wish to have your loan application assessed and on finances and budgeting www.canlearn.ca. tremendous impact that Michele has had as an advocate and University of Oxford, England. They are granted for two years org/awards/awards.htm your financial assistance in place in time for the beginning of role model for all women in Canada, and to celebrate the next with the possibility of a third year. Scholars are required to go Manitoba Student Aid Program www.manitobastudentaid.ca. Applications should be sent to: classes, you should apply by the following dates: generation of women who are working toward the goal of social to Oxford in Oct. of 2009. To be eligible a candidate must: be a Surfing for dollars? Try these two websites: Fall/Winter academic year or Fall Term only: On-line applications equality for women and girls. Please see the website http://www. Canadian citizen or a person domiciled in Canada; have been Heather Menzies, 1204-One Evergreen, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0E9, by Aug. 11, 2008, paper applications by July 28, 2008. www.studentawards.com. canadianwomen.org/EN/section09/2_9_4-michele_landsberg_ born between Oct. 2, 1984 and Oct. 1, 1990, except for medical phone: 475-2526. Winter Term only: On-line applications by Dec. 5, 2008, paper award.html for eligibility criteria, instructions, and application. students; have received an undergraduate degree before taking www.scholarshipscanada.com. Deadline: Dec. 15, 2008 applications by Nov. 17, 2008. Completed applications may be mailed, faxed or e-mailed to up the scholarship. Muchmusic Aboriginal Youth Scholarship Please contact the awards office for information regarding Canadian Women’s Foundation, 133 Richmond Street West, Suite For further eligibility criteria, information and application please Disbursement Process for Your Canada/Manitoba Student Loan: external awards. 504, Toronto, Ont. M5H 2L3 [email protected] pick-up your application from the student registration desk As part of their commitment to encourage more Aboriginal Before a student loan document will be issued to you, you people to choose careers in the Canadian broadcast industry, Deadline: Oct. 3, 2008 located in Graham Hall. must have submitted all the documentation requested by the Muchmusic is proud to offer the Aboriginal Youth Scholarship. 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You will be treated parting ways with GM Matt Millen and have had a full Dallas will be looking to get back on the winning track Florida, when he had the Olympian on his radio to the insight of several two weeks to think about it. After a third disappointing when they play the Bengals this week. Dallas is one show on 790 The Ticket in Miami. analysts (from the amateur to loss to San Francisco, Detroit will need to step it up of the best teams in the NFL with arguably one of the Le Batard was looking for something the elite) each week. Keep track to get the best of a tight and efficient Chicago Bears best QB-receiver duos in Tony Romo and Terrell Owens. interesting when he asked for the coolest thing of the players by watching the offence. The Bears should have no troubles dispatching Cincinnati is not one of the best teams in the NFL and that had happened to Phelps since coming back scores! Loser buys the wings! the Lions so long as Kyle Orton can put a few more with Carson Palmer injured, they have little chance in from Beijing. Instead, he got the ‘click.’ yards under the ball. If Chicago can repeat their nigh winning this game. Whether it’s Palmer or backup Ryan Patrick awarded Le Batard a gold medal for penalty-less performance, they will come out with Fitzpatrick, the ‘Bungles’ will lose another one. annoying interviewers, recounting a time when The cast: another win. Adam says: DAL Le Batard burned Patrick during the NBA Finals Adam says: CHI Kevin says: DAL and mocked him on-air. If only we were all so Tom Asselin Tom is the Kevin says: CHI Tom says: DAL lucky. veteran. Crusty, grumpy... well, Tom says: CHI Marko says: DAL Marko says: CHI Josh says: DAL maybe just grumpy… He needs Millen’s sacking inspires others to rely on his experience to Josh says: CHI After yet another dismal entrance into another fend off the newcomers. NFL season, the Detroit Lions organization NE @ SF Marko Bilandzjia Marko is finally thought that maybe, just maybe, their SD @ MIA Tom says: one of the new guys. Will the troubles had come from their general manager, rookie come through in his Marko says: Talk about a nightmare for the Patriots. First they lose Matt Millen. predictions? Simple. It’s going to be Miami taking it by a land slide. the Superbowl, falling just short of a perfect season. Millen, who’s record stands at 21-84 (.270) over What’s that? San Diego is doing pretty good? Miami Next they lose last year’s MVP Tom Brady for the year Josh Boulding Josh is the more than seven seasons, was sacked last week beat New England, which means Miami is going to be with a knee injury in week one. Following that they have sports editor. With only after the Lions lost for the third week in a row taking home the Super Bowl. We all know that the true their NFL regular season record winning streak get mediocre NFL experience, does this season. he stand a chance against the kings of the sea are Dolphins. Miami wins 38-21. Yeah, snapped at home in an embarrassing loss to the lowly Along with Millen, those gracing the top ten veterans? it’s going to be that much of a difference. Trust me. I Dolphins. This game is already a must-win as a loss worst GM’s list, compiled by ESPN.com, were know what I’m talking about. leaves the Pats at least two games behind the Buffalo Kevin Chaves As a hockey some not-so-greats like: Adam says: SD Bills in the AFC East. The 49ers are an improved team fan sticking his nose into - Elgin Baylor (619-1153, .349, 21 seasons) of the America’s league, only time Kevin says: SD this year, currently tied for the top spot in a wretched NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers will tell if Kevin Chaves Tom says: SD NFC West. Even without Brady the Pats outmatch the - Mike Milbury (279-360, .437, 11 seasons) of the can make the plays on this Marko says: MIA 49ers easily, but the score will flatter them. Patriots NHL’s New York Islanders season’s outcomes. Josh says: SD 17, 49ers 10 - Jim Paxson (185-307, .376, six seasons) of the Adam says: SF Scott Christiansen Scott is an NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers experienced contributor to the Kevin says: NE To top it off, Randy Smith (551-745, .425, eight- section but new to the Picks. SEA @ NYG Tom says: NE plus seasons), who ended with the Detroit Kevin says: Marko says: SF Mike Collins Mike is another Tigers, made sure that Detroit had at least two The Giants will be going into this game without Josh says: NE experienced contributor. losing teams on the list. their best receiver, Plaxico Burress, after the team Adam Peleshaty Another suspended him for violating team rules. It would have newcomer to the section, Beware the reach of the Toon Army Adam will try to take an been a ridiculous blow-out if Burress was playing Continuing with the topic of blundering underdog win. since Seattle’s secondary is beyond terrible. Matt Hasselbeck has a very hard time playing teams with bureaucrats, it seems that while it takes Brad Pennington Brad knows good defences and oddly enough, the Giants are one American organizations some time before basketball. Will that help Last Week’s Games: realizing that maybe it was one of their own (not picking the pigskin winners? of the best this season. Seattle fans won’t like the end result of this game. HOU 27, JAC 30 the players) making the mistakes , the fans in Jo Villaverde Jo, the Adam says: NYG SF 17, NO 31 Newcastle are a lot more adept at sensing when contender, was in the Kevin says: NYG troubles are at the head of their team. running last year. His football GB 21, TB 30 Tom says: NYG SD 28, OAK 18 Mike Ashley, owner of Newcastle United for a experience may just land him paltry 17 months, was forced to put the team on on top this season. Marko says: NYG WAS 26, DAL 24 Josh says: NYG the block recently by the fans. The Newcastle fans, otherwise known as the Toon Army, are ardently devoted to their team, according to CBC.ca. After hiring Denis Wise to the position we would call general manager, Ashley’s favour among fans fell dramatically when Wise’s friction with manager (and former player) Kevin Keegan caused Keegan to walk from the team. After protests from the fans, including one post-loss (2-1 to Hill) in St. James’ Park, occurred, Ashley put the team up for sale. No buyer has been found as of yet, leaving Ashley as a laughingstock with a team that has fans that hate him.

Getting inside the mind of a CFL cheerleader Another point of view from the inside is available for all of us CFL fans. Thanks to Erika Tucker, of the Hamilton Ti-Cats squad, we can finally learn what goes on along the sidelines. Her blog last week on CBC.ca runs through the relationship between the fan and the cheerleader and is worth checking out. And not just because its Erika Tucker, either. Sudoku Puzzle #3 Puzzle Sudoku issue week’s in next Solution October 2, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 22 Sports Wesmen men’s volleyball preview

“But this team we have is totally New Wesmen different from last year’s team so it’s not that we’re looking back and team poised missing certain guys, we don’t re- ally think that way.” Thisnew team is being to win it all lead by powers Andrew Town and Alan Ahow, Jo Villaverde middle Justin Duff Volunteer staff and setter Dan Lother. According to Coach McKay, for the team to all it unfinished business be a winning one, those (even though that ap- players’ goals are simple: The senior members of the Wesmen men’s volleyball team will have to take charge proach hasn’t worked for “to improve everyday.” thing at a time. of their team to fill the holes from last year. (From left:) Alan Ahow, Andrew Cthe Bombers so far). After finishing “It’s the same goal we Whether it be Towns, Paul Kjos, Justin Duff and Dan Lother will be five of the players most likely second to the Alberta Golden Bears have every year,” said class, whether it to be seen on the court this season. last season, the Wesmen men’s vol- McKay. “It really hasn’t be eating a good Photos courtesy of kellymortonphotography.com leyball team has a lot to prove this changed very much in that respect. meal, those are the steps that pre- year. We’re pretty confident that we do vious groups who have won cham- Expectations are high for the have some good players. If we do pionships have taken and if this “This team we have is totally different team that made it to the Canadian kind of work every day and im- group takes those steps as the pre- from last year’s team so it’s not that Interuniversity Sport (CIS) finals prove every day, then towards the vious groups did then they’ll have the past two years, and who won end of the season we’re going to their own success.” we’re looking back and missing certain two years ago. have some opportunities to win When asked if he had circled guys, we don’t really think that way.” And now Coach Larry McKay some key matches.” Jan. 23 and 24, the games against is leading this year’s group to what Duff, playing in his third year Alberta this year, McKay laughed. –Larry McKay, might be a tough season. out of Maples, has a much loftier “They’re all circled. My prac- Wesmen coach The players leaving this year goal. tice, the pool training that the guys might be the biggest loss for the “Win the national champion- have this afternoon at five o’clock “We do have several new play- come out and watch the Wesmen. Wesmen in years. Perhaps the two ship,” said Duff, “Why would our is circled. ers,” said McKay. “They’re all going “Some of these guys on our best players in the CIS, Dustin goal be any less than that?” The team, while still young, is to play a role in some form or fash- volleyball team are very talented Addison-Schneider and Ben McKay, while he likely has the continuing to grow. With a large ion, but we’re still deciding kind of physical guys that can jump very Schellenberg, will no longer be in same ultimate goal, continues to roster size of 18, the Wesmen have in the pre-season what each of those high and do some pretty amazing the lineup due to eligibility. look at things day by day. “Winning added a number of players to what players will bring to our group.” things.” “At the Alumni game they were the title is pretty far away. That’s six is an already solid core and that “[Students can] take some pride The Wesmen men’s season opener is both here playing and we cele- months in for us,” he said. leaves the challenge of figuring out in the student athletes that we have tonight, Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. brated as a group their tenure with “Really, it sounds cliche but it is where the new players will fit into representing our university,” said against the cross-town rivals the us and how much we enjoyed hav- one day at a time and one kind of the system. McKay about why students should ing them around,” said McKay. Manitoba Bison. 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 2, 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 Looking for a new sport? Try Ultimate Frisbee

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Team: Wesmen men’s Basketball NBA team, which one would Position: Forward, #23 you play for: “The Cleveland Year: 3rd Cavaliers have always been my Height: 6’6” favourite.” Graduating High School: Oak If zombies attacked the univer- Park ,06 sity, what would you do: Favourite colour: Green “I would go to the street and keep Other favourite colour: running.” Blue Favourite food: Tomato soup Best Wesmen moment with soda crackers to date: Winning the ’06 If you had to play a differ- and ’07 Wesmen Classics ent sport, what would it be?: Pre-game meal: Football. Clubhouse sandwich If you got to play for an photo courtesy of kellymortonphotography.com