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#LdnOnt helps family in crisis

ERIKA FAUST alternating between #familyinneed that change,” she said. “It can start in INTERROBANG and #familyincrisis to spread the your backyard, it can start with your If you’re an active Twitter user, word. “They really were a family in neighbour, with your friends, with you may already be familiar with crisis at that point,” she said. One of your family. Look at the impact #LdnOnt. It’s the hashtag Londoners her first tweets read, “Hi we’ve had on one family.” use to connect with each other to talk #LdnOnt~I'm trying to help a family Since the outpouring of support on about local politics, share news, in crisis (mom & 2 kids). Immediate Twitter, Monica has found a part- make friends or even save a family needs: gift cards for groceries & time job and has continued to grow in crisis. clothes for kids. Please DM me.” the business she runs out of her Monica’s (name changed for Within a few hours of tweets and home. She has applied to the Ontario anonymity) crisis began with the loss retweets, someone came forward to Works program to collect some of a very inspirational figure in her offer a $100 gift card to a grocery additional funding and is currently life: her mother. A few months ago, store. “Right away, she had groceries seeking another part-time position to she flew to her home country with for a week!” exclaimed Ronson. help her support her family. her children to share her mother’s Since Ronson started tweeting on “I think I’m feeling pretty good,” last few days with her. Shortly after October 13, hundreds of dollars in Monica said. “It’s been very, very her return to London, Monica and cash and gift cards, clothes for the hard. I have my very positive her husband ended their relationship, children and other support has moments. Most of the time I feel leaving her with two young children poured in from all corners of the city, really good, I’m always very posi- and a pretty scary financial situation: and the donations just keep coming. tive, I just want to keep going and a mountain of bills, overdue rent and The majority of people making the thinking about what I can do so that a dwindling bank account. Her cup- donations wish to be kept anony- we get out of this situation. But then boards were emptying quickly. mous, but the message many have I have my sad moments, my crying CREDIT: ERIKA FAUST Winter was coming, so her kids sent is that they hope Monica will time.” Miranda Reichstein is one of the many second-year Horticulture needed new clothes. The list went one day be able to pay the kindness Even when Monica is feeling sad, Technician students who have spent the last few months working to grow on. She was overwhelmed, unem- forward and help another family in she knows she can always turn to her 1,000 poinsettias. The plants are on sale now, and all proceeds will bene- ployed and didn’t know what to do. need in the future. friend. “She has been so amazing. I fit the program. She turned to her friend Deanna “I can’t believe the support from said to her, ‘Deanna, I really don’t Ronson, a local makeup artist and other people. When I (was able) to know how to thank you.’ I really fashion stylist/image consultant, to pay for the rent, oh God, it was just don’t have words to thank her. If it share her story. “I was going through amazing,” said Monica. wasn’t for her, with her tweets, I all of this, and I just ended up telling “She’s just been so completely wouldn’t get any help and I wouldn’t Poinsettias her what was happening in my life,” overwhelmed,” said Ronson. “She be here… I don’t know. It would be Monica remembered. cries every time I tell her the news totally different.” She said she could- Ronson felt “heartbroken” as she (of the donations that come in). n’t even imagine what would have heard Monica’s story, but she man- She’s been so overwhelmed and so, happened without Ronson’s help. “It aged to keep a positive face for her so grateful, just completely grateful. would have been very, very hard.” splash colour friend. “The first thing I told her was, She just can’t believe that … Monica’s crisis is over, but there ‘Don’t worry, everything’s going to strangers are coming forward (to is still some need in her immediate be okay.’ And I don’t even know help).” future for winter clothing for the how I thought it was going to be “Everybody goes through hard children. Her daughter is a size 9 in okay, but I just had faith that every- times … When you can help, that’s clothing, shoe size 2 or 3; her son is across campus thing was going to be okay, some- what you should do,” Ronson said, size 14 or 16 pants, XL top and size how,” she smiled. adding that she tries to live her life 8 shoe or boot. If you would like to ERIKA FAUST popularity for centuries in Mexico Ronson said she went right into by her favourite quote, “Be the make a donation to this family, con- INTERROBANG and were brought to America in the social media mode, reaching out to change you wish to see in the tact Ronson at info@deannaron- Fanshawe’s Horticulture 1800s. They have been a sought- the London community on Twitter world.” son.com. Technician students’ months of after Christmas plant in North the next day using #LdnOnt and “I believe that one person can be hard work have paid off: the green- America ever since. house in N-building is bursting If cared for properly, the plants with beautiful poinsettias, on sale will last through the holiday season now. and beyond. The poinsettias should Summer students planted 1,000 receive around 300mL of water, or poinsettias at the beginning of just enough to drip out of the bot- August and tended to them until tom a little bit, but be sure to let the the fall semester students took over soil dry out between waterings. in September. The plants need spe- The plants should be watered cial care in order to grow properly, approximately every three days. and the Horticulture Technician Be sure to put the plant in a sunny students explained that the most room. “They like bright light, but important part of growing poinset- not direct light; if you put them tias is photoinduction, meaning right in a windowsill, they could that the amount of light the plans get fried,” warned LaCroix. receive must be monitored careful- You may have heard rumours ly. “It’s 60 days of eight hours of that these plants are highly poison- darkness and then (it has to be) ous to your family pets. While you bright for the rest of the time,” probably shouldn’t serve your cat explained second-year student or dog a feast of poinsettia leaves, Alyssa LaCroix. “At 5 p.m., we the plants are only mildly toxic to have to close the curtains every housepets, according to the Pet single day until 8 a.m. the next Poison Hotline. In fact, holiday morning. If you disturb it, they bouquets containing lilies, holly or won’t turn (colours) – they don’t mistletoe are far more dangerous actually have a flower, it’s the when ingested. leaves that turn.” Once regular day The plants have been on sale cycles are introduced, the plants since early November, and the sale stop growing. will continue until December 7. The Horticulture program made Head to the N-building greenhouse a commitment to keep the plants (located behind M building) during pesticide-free, and used natural the week – the best time to come is methods – such as predator bugs between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on like swirski mites – to keep hungry Fridays. Poinsettias are $7.99 each, or disease-bearing pests at bay. or three for $20. Plants in decora- Poinsettias have a long history tive baskets are priced at $19.99 of being associated with each. Christmas, and their story begins The money made from the sale in 16th-century Mexico. The tradi- of each plant goes to the horticul- tional story goes that a young girl, ture program. “We do pay for the too poor to provide a gift for the poinsettias and we grow them from celebration of Jesus’ birthday, was seedlings, so we’re making the inspired by an angel to gather money back as well as making weeds and place them at the altar money for our program, because of a church. As she did, bright red we do grow everything that we blossoms sprouted from the weeds have from seedlings, for the most and became what we now call part,” explained second-year stu- poinsettias. The plants enjoyed dent Laura Hill. 4 NEWS Volume 45 Issue No. 14 November 26, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

Ugly sweaters spreading cheer

MELANIE ANDERSON entered in a draw to win a trip for INTERROBANG two to Montreal for New Years. Whether it’s a red knit pull-over The package includes round-trip with a giant Christmas tree on it or transportation, a two-night stay in a green light-up Christmas vest, a downtown hotel, club crawl the Fanshawe Student Union wants wristbands each night and optional to see your best ugly Christmas guided tours of Montreal. “The sweater! Head to our Ugly Sweater pub alone is to help raise a little Pub at the Out Back Shack on more money,” said Mousseau. “It December 6 and show off your gives the students a chance to do holiday swag. something for the holidays and All proceeds from ticket sales now that there’s a trip involved for will assist the FSU in supporting New Years, it gives them more our adopted family this holiday incentive, and gives students an season. “It’s our annual charity opportunity to get involved and that we do for Christmastime. It’s help out a local family.” just a nice thing to do, to give back The Publications Department to the community,” said Pat (who brings you the Interrobang Maloney, entertainment program- each week) will take the money mer for the FSU. Each department raised and purchase toys and in the FSU does their part to help clothes for the children and parents CREDIT: ERIKA FAUST Mathew Hoy (top left) and Greg Picken (holding sign) are the two creators of Project Play, an event that con- out, including Hospitality, who of our family in need. nected London’s geek community in September. Joined by James Boulter, a local cosplay enthusiast decked out provides a Christmas dinner for the “Financially, they can’t get ahead, in his Halo ODST gear, and Brittany Medeiros, a Project Play volunteer, they dropped off a bundle of gaming family. so they can’t provide for their chil- goodies at Merrymount Children’s Centre on November 17, much to the excitement of some kids at the centre. To raise additional funds, you dren,” said Mousseau. “We are will have the opportunity to take giving them an opportunity to truly pictures with Santa Claus and his enjoy the holiday season.” naughty elves at the Pub. There are As Mousseau said, “It’s a sur- also cash donation boxes located in prise, when they get the gifts, it’s For the love of gaming the Out Back Shack, as well as in all wrapped and ready to go, it’s the Interrobang Office, the Student Christmas all around for every- Centre, Biz Booth, FSU Main body.” ERIKA FAUST about having the kids having fun Some of the children at Office and Oasis. “We’re a non- Tickets to the December 6 Ugly INTERROBANG here,” said Brooks. “We’re really Merrymount signed a poster thank- profit organization, so it’s nice that Sweater Pub are $3 in advance at Christmas came early this year grateful for the games and the TV ing Project Play for the donation we give back into the community the Biz Booth or $4 at the door. for Merrymount Children’s Centre that Project Play was able to pro- and expressing excitement to play and put our name out there as a Toss your spare change into the when the Project Play team vide through their fundraiser. We the games. “Getting posters like whole,” said Darby Mousseau, cre- donation boxes around the FSU dropped off stacks of brand-new never imagined that we would get this, seeing some smiles, that’s the ative director for the FSU. and feel good about helping a local board games and video games, as this many items. The kids love it, goal. We know that we’re doing Tickets for the Pub will be family in need. well as a big-screen TV. and it’s all going to be heavily good.” Project Play hosted an event in used.” He added that he is very proud Fanshawe’s Student Centre build- The kids of Merrymount patient- of London’s geeky and gaming ing this past September, bringing ly posed for some pictures before communities. “They really came together London’s geek communi- getting to play with all their brand- together and helped us do (this),” The OSAP solution ty in a celebration of video games, new goodies, and Picken remarked said Hoy. But, he added, Project board games, cosplay, anime and how impressed he was. “They Play isn’t really about the team, ROLAND PRISKE back. Frank Trovato, manager of the more. The event saw over 400 were really well behaved for kids and it isn’t even about all the INTERROBANG Financial Aid office, explained that attendees and raised over $4,000 to with brand-new games. I would gamers; “it’s about all these kids We have all bemoaned waiting for the applications and deadlines for create gaming bundles for one have wanted to rip into them!” who get a chance to explore and our Ontario Student Assistance OSAP are dictated by the Ministry Strathroy charity, Women’s Rural Though Christmas may have learn new things and try new Program (OSAP) loan to come of Training, Colleges and Resource Centre, and two London come early for the kids at things,” and even find some escape through, and while most of us Universities. “The year prior, the charities, Merrymount and Merrymount, Hoy laughed as he from the problems they face in received our money months ago, application opened up at the end of Women’s Community House. remembered how the team “almost their everyday lives. some students are still waiting. February. However this year it was Since the event wrapped up, the ruined Christmas” for a lot of other “Because of the success of this, First-year Broadcast Journalism extended due to changes the Project Play team – led by the mas- Londoners. When they walked into we’ve got a million ideas,” Hoy student Ian Campbell originally Ministry and OSAP was putting into terminds behind the event, Greg LA Mood with $1,300 a few weeks exclaimed. He and Picken are applied for his loan in April. He place, including the Ontario Picken and Mathew Hoy – has ago, the team just started pulling already looking ahead to next received an email of confirmation in Assistance Grant. These were all been hard at work shopping at things off the shelves for each year’s Project Play. They’ve been July, but after that, nothing. “I wait- major changes to the OSAP system, local retailers, collecting donations gaming bundle. “Then we realized, in talks with Fanshawe and the ed even longer, then about a month changes to the guidelines they want- from companies and packaging ‘(The store’s) going to have noth- Student Union about renting space ago I was asked to provide docu- ed to push through. The changes are gaming bundles for the charities. ing on its shelves when we’re done on campus once again. Hoy hinted mentation regarding my disability,” very major and very positive.” Altogether, the team gathered here.’ They said, ‘Well, this is our that next year the focus will be on he said. “I sent in the required docu- When asked about what exactly quite a stack of goodies, including Christmas stock.’ If we took every- geek culture – cosplay, movies, mentation and have not heard any- those changes are, Trovato said, over 75 board, card and strategy thing off their shelves, they won’t music and more – and that the team thing since.” When asked if he went “(This year,) OSAP has gone to a games; 41 video games; two Wiis sell anything for Christmas.” The is looking into putting on a concert to Financial Aid directly, he replied, more electronic, more self-service with 10 Wiimotes and Nunchuks; team decided to limit what they and screening movies. He added “The student loan office will not (setup), with the intent that the stu- two Xbox 360s with Kinect and purchased from LA Mood so other that the theme will extend beyond accept my identification. I brought in dent does not need to come in and some extra wireless controllers; local families could have a fun the day and may even have an my passport, my government identi- visit the office. In previous years two big-screen TVs with media Christmas, too. influence on the kinds of charities fication and tax forms. They refused there would be 6,500 students we stands; $170 in Rainbow Cinemas After completing the drop-offs they select for next year, such as to speak to me as I do not have my would have to see individually – gift certificates; and two $2 HDMI at Merrymount and at Women’s local cultural resource centres. SIN card.” that’s not the case anymore.” cables, “because we refuse to Rural Resource Centre earlier in For more information on Project Several other students stated that Another change was made to OSAP accept standard definition!” November, Hoy said he was “elat- Play, check them out at face- while they did have to wait, they in that the Master Student Financial according to the Project Play ed” with the response he has gotten book.com/ProjectPlayLondon. were approved and received their Assistance Agreement is now going Facebook page. from the charities and the children. loan on or slightly after September 4, to be a lifetime agreement. This When the team dropped off the when the majority of student loans means that the student will be regis- gaming bundle at Merrymount on were released. tered with their loan agreement as November 17, the kids weren’t the “It’s pretty tedious; the long waits long as they are a post-secondary only people overwhelmed with can be stressful,” said Architectural student. joy. “We think it’s amazing,” Technology student Milo Wozniak. Once Financial Aid confirms a enthused Anne Brooks, “I understand the employees have to student’s enrollment, their informa- Merrymount’s communications deal with a bunch of annoying peo- tion goes to the National Student and development coordinator. ple and a bunch of crap, so I under- Loan Service Centre. When the “Our main priority is helping the stand they are frustrated, which, in application is approved, the money children and families who come to turn, rubs off on their clients and is deposited directly into the stu- Merrymount, so extras kind of just other students, this makes them frus- dent’s account. Unlike previous get pushed aside if we can’t afford trated as well. I guess the best system years, the process is completed them. This donation will put smiles to replace that is some kind of online entirely electronically. This gives on the faces of so many kids who method, better organization, or even Financial Aid more time to answer come here.” if they had more employees there.” any questions or review any appeals Each year, Merrymount helps Last spring and summer, several a student may have. Trovato was around 7,000 local families in cri- students wondered why the date of quick to add, “We can do it now sis or in transition, and provides a loan confirmation kept being pushed much better than in prior years.” safe retreat for children. “We’re 5 Volume 45 Issue No. 14 November 26, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ NEWS

Influencer Tour makes impact on guests

MELANIE ANDERSON after the trip. “It made things real- INTERROBANG ly clear. We can actually tell these When I arrived in Saint-Jean, students who have an interest in Quebec on October 30 for the the Armed Forces really what goes Canadian Forces Influencer Tour, on and the different routes avail- I’ll admit my knowledge of our able. That was really important, military was slim to none. Having that was key,” she said. She added just graduated from college and there was a lot of valuable infor- university, I was surprised that I mation, “for example, I learned didn’t really know anything about that there are only about 15 careers Royal Military College, Basic in the military that you have to go Training, or career opportunities in overseas. So a lot of kids and par- the military. The thought of going ents who are worried about their to military school – especially as a kids signing up for the Forces, I woman – never crossed my mind. can now explain to them that some This is one of the reasons that the of these careers will never be over- Canadian Forces brought individu- seas.” als that have an impact on students There are several different together from across the country: routes and programs students can to teach us what a life in the mili- take. One option is going to Royal tary is really like. Military College – there’s one in We stayed at the Canadian Kingston and one in Saint-Jean. Forces Leadership and Recruit This route introduces you to the School (CFLRS) in Saint-Jean life of the military. The students’ where the recruits complete their lives are very structured and Basic Military Qualification include scheduled workouts, study (BMQ). BMQ is mandatory for all time and classes. Their schooling is members of the military. It’s a 14- entirely paid for and they receive a week training program that covers salary as well. We had the opportu- everything from physical fitness to nity to meet and have lunch with weapons training. For Maria De current students at RMC Saint- Graca, a member of the Jean, a very rewarding experience Association of Black Law for the influencers. Enforcers, it was an eye-opener. “My favourite part was seeing “(I have) tremendous respect for the students and talking to them,” CREDIT: SUBMITTED the Canadian Forces. I always had said Da Graca. “They had fears and The London group touring RMC Saint-Jean on the Canadian Forces Influencer Tour included from Fanshawe tremendous respect for them, being they thought they were alone and College (from left to right) Liska Martindale-Dubrule, Jose Teodoro, Gabriela Wells from Catholic Central High a fellow law enforcer, but just to they probably would’ve wanted to School, Melanie Anderson and London recruiter Sergeant Jamie Shewaga. see the day-to-day regimented run home, but then they noticed activities that the new recruits and that everyone was in the same boat. pay for your schooling, you get a important is that it’s gotta come taught the influencers what options the students aged 17 and 16 go The individual that I spoke to said good salary, but really we went full from the students. You can’t try to are really out there for our youth. through, it’s such an extensive five she was nervous, she’s a little over- circle. The last day there was a change someone’s mind or try to “Everybody’s changed,” said Da years and beyond.” weight, she’s an introvert; the rea- mock safety first-aid scenario and convince these kids that that’s the Graca. “Everyone who’s seen what The first morning in our dorms I son why she’s here is because her there you see the soldiers that are best route for them.” these guys do, I’m sure they’ve was awakened by recruits yelling mother and her grandfather were in ‘injured’… and that could be one The combination of information changed their perspective and unison responses to their Platoon the military. She came this way of your students that you recom- sessions and seeing first-hand what they’re going to champion this Commander. The group was com- because it seemed like an easier mended. So I think what’s really the military schools are like really cause.” pleting their Morning Physical stream as opposed to just jumping Training at about 0500 hours – 5 in.” The young recruit sent Da a.m. I watched curiously from my Graca a valuable message: “When NOVEMBER 2012 window as the recruits marched in she looked around, she thought she perfect sequence and completed a was the weakest link, but as the variety of physical tasks. course went on, people had their www.fsu.ca That day, we took a tour of the own areas they had to struggle fitness facilities, learned about with, and she said, ‘That’s what physical requirements, and took a brought us all together.’ What a tour of the Farnham Training Base. message she’s sending with a sim- We watched recruits complete an ple statement like that. Here’s a intense obstacle course that includ- child that throws herself into some- ed a climb out of a seven-foot deep thing that’s challenging and by the trench. The group doesn’t leave an end of it she realizes it’s not about obstacle until each member has being an individual, but being a completed it, stressing the impor- part of a larger sum: a communi- tance of working as a team. At ty.” $ Farnham, recruits will also face Later that day, we learned how “real-life” emergency scenarios to shoot a rifle in the Small Arms that feature hired actors and Training Simulator. The technolo- Hollywood-style make-up for gy is amazing; it’s basically like a injuries! They endure little sleep very in-depth video game, but it and must respond to situations at tracks everything from accuracy to all hours of the night. the exact movement of the guns The first two nights featured before and after a shot. After the HEALTH information sessions that taught simulator, we were given a demon- the ‘influencers’ about the oppor- stration of first-aid training in a tunities for students. Gabriela real-life scenario. For Wells, this is Wells, a guidance counsellor at where the reality began to sink in. Plan Catholic Central High School in “It’s all great and dandy when you London, felt a lot more informed see all these wonderful things, they REMINDER PICK UP YOUR OPT- OUT CHEQUE BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS Valid at: Argyle Ink - 1815 Dundas St E. Go to SC 2001 to claim your cheque. 6 NEWS Volume 45 Issue No. 14 November 26, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

Looking at London’s unemployment

RYAN SPRINGETT people who are laid off see the INTERROBANG economy pick up and then they London’s unemployment rate begin to look for work, which for October shifted upwards .2 per results in the unemployment rate cent from September’s 8.5 per going up. “They gave up looking cent. for jobs before so we didn’t see As we head into the colder them, now they’re looking and months, landscaping companies now we see them.” are wrapping up for winter, but Chapman said that kind of there is not much snow yet. Once unemployment rate increased, but we see Old Man Winter hit it’s actually a good rate increase CREDIT: LFPRESS.COM London, that’s going to create because now people have enough The Thames River at Gibbons Park in London in early November. some work for plow operators. hope that they can find jobs. Is London’s 8.7 per cent unem- Although Chapman said he feels ployment rate a concern? it’s only optimistic in the sense that Fanshawe College professor London has bottomed out, “I don’t Thames River water quality slowly improving Darren Chapman said, “What’s think it’s optimistic to say all of a key when you look at it, what’s the sudden we’re going to go as things RYAN SPRINGETT along with their mark. There are only the provincial government rate from year to year to year? If it were before, I don’t think INTERROBANG only three statuses to be given out, can bump the level up to three. looks like it’s creeping up at the London’s going to find that. We Every five years, the Upper with the third one being Steve Sauder, marketing specialist same time, it’s not a problem or a lost a mess load of manufactur- Thames River Conservation ‘Declined.’ with the UTRCA, said the rain we trend.” ing.” He added that you need to Authority releases 28 report cards Robert Huber, president of the saw in October really helped out According to Statistics Canada, look at the service companies who on local watersheds within the Thames River Anglers, a non-prof- the river. “We’ve seen improve- London’s unemployment in service the manufacturing plants, upper Thames River. it organization to preserve and pro- ments this fall; whether or not October 2011 was 8.7 per cent, “those people are out of work, The quality of the 28 Thames tect the Thames River, said the that’s enough has yet to be deter- October 2010 it was 8.6 per cent those folks are probably still out of River watersheds was graded River was 120mm below the aver- mined. It really depends on the and October 2009 it was 10 per work – we’re not seeing a whole between Cs and Ds. The grades are age. It rose to 60mm below aver- kind of winter we get.” Sauder cent. lot of plants open in London.” a little below the par, but the age after the heavy precipitation added that as of right now, we are Perhaps this is a sign of opti- Collins and the LEDC recently UTRCA is not concerned; accord- from Hurricane Sandy, which was seeing more normal flows in the mism for those in the labour force. launched their Hire One program, ing to the report, “the UTRCA a good thing, health-wise, for the river, but there is still a groundwa- Robert Collins, the director of a campaign to promote and cele- watershed target is a B grade. Thames River. “When there is not ter recharge that needs to happen. workforce development at the brate local job growth. Along with Water quality has improved in 12 a lot of rain, silt builds up at the “We had started to deplete our London Economic Develop the LEDC, the City of London, the watersheds since 2007, and has bottom of the river, then when you groundwater supply; it goes down Corporation (LEDC), said he feels Employment Sector Council of remained steady in 16 watersheds. get that heavy rainfall, like the one when the river sees low water con- it is. “Everyone is predicting that London Middlesex, the Human No watersheds have declined in the that Hurricane Sandy brought ditions for as long as we did.” there will be a 2 per cent gain to Resource Professional London and past five years.” London, it flushes out the river.” Both Sauder and Huber were the Canadian economy.” District, Links 2 Work and the London has 11 watersheds in the Huber added that if we didn’t get very optimistic about the future of Well, how did we get here? London Public Library are also municipality, and none received a that heavy rainfall, the low water the Thames River, and both said London is located in involved in the launch. The web- mark over ‘C.’ On the positive levels would have been more that the upcoming winter months Southwestern Ontario’s manufac- site offers local resources for job side, none posted a failing mark. noticeable and that would also are very important; they would not turing corridor. We have had some seekers and employers looking to Mostly Ds were given out on the affect the quality of the water. like to see a year like London saw layoffs in the manufacturing sector hire. When you log on hireonelon- surface water quality. Another pos- The UTRCA’s website (thames- last year: a warmer than usual win- and it takes a while for those peo- don.ca, the first thing you see is a itive fact is that all the London river.on.ca) shows three levels of ter with little precipitation, a dry ple who are laid off to find work ‘job odometer’; between the watersheds showed either low water status. Since May the spring, and then a hot and dry sum- again. After being laid off, people launch on September 15 and ‘Improved’ or ‘Steady’ status river has been at a level two and mer. can collect Employment Insurance November 21, the odometer has for up to one year, which may recorded 1,129 people who have result in some people putting off found a job and marked it down on their serious job search. the site. Professor Chapman said that

www.fsu.ca Getting to know Polhill FSU USED RYAN SPRINGETT everyone else is doing, I think we’ll INTERROBANG be fine.” London City Councillor Bud So, what keeps the 24-year expe- Polhill has been on council for 24 rienced councillor coming back? years. When he’s not at City Hall, Polhill described it as a challenge, BOOK SHOP he’s at his auto shop in Ward One. but being a ‘workaholic’ helps. “As “Sometimes it’s tough to keep sane, long as you can keep improving but I always tell people at City Hall things, accomplishing things, I think that I have an advantage over them, that’s what keeps you coming back.” because when I’ve had a really tough To be a city councillor, you need Drop off your books night, I can always grab a hammer to be voted in by the Ward con- and beat the hell out of something.” stituents. Polhill said that he thinks December 3rd to December 14th As councillor, Polhill has seen that keeping accessibility is one of quite a few city elections, and his strong suits, which is how he FSU Office- SC 2001 – 9am – 4pm through that, he has learned when to keeps being re-elected. “Too many talk and when not to talk. “You can politicians want to tell people what get caught in a lot of the statements they think instead of finding out January 7th to January 14th you’ve made when you don’t think what the voters think.” Used Book Shop – SUB – 1016 – 9am – 4pm before you speak.” The London city councillors have Polhill did revisit London losing been going back and forth; to tweet their Board of Control, “It was one or not to tweet? Really it’s more of our biggest mistakes.” Polhill about councillors requesting other Buy books described the Board of Control as a councillors to pick more appropriate ‘sober second thought.’ The Board time to go on social media – perhaps January 7th to January 17th was the only one in Canada, which not in meetings. Polhill is not a Polhill said was one of the reasons social media politician, and it does- Used Book Shop – SUB – 1016 – 9am – 4pm Londoners got rid of it. “That does- n’t look like he ever will be. “Twitter n’t mean it was wrong … a lot of and Facebook, you can put some- people who wanted to get rid of it are thing on there and it can be taken out now saying, ‘Oh, that was a mis- of context … you get into too many take.’” conversations that are not relevant. When asked if he thinks City That’s not going to happen to me.” Council is going in the right direc- “There is nothing like talking in tion, Polhill responded, “Yeah, I person one-on-one … you can write think so. It’s a struggle, because of letters, email or go on Twitter, but all the outside influences, but I think there is nothing like being face to if you focus on what you’re sup- face.” posed to be doing instead of what LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [email protected] 7 Volume 45 Issue No. 14 November 26, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ OPINION Sweet but scary: Sugar

HANNAH VESTERBACK his or her teeth after eating sticky and sweet SPECIAL TO INTERROBANG treats, bacteria begins to “eat” the sugar Are you a sugar addict? Being addicted to coating on the teeth, resulting in the produc- processed sugar may not seem very threaten- tion of acid, according to Eat Right Ontario. ing, but the fact is that it is extremely dan- This acid will start to “break down” the gerous for your health. According to enamel that is on the teeth; leading to cavi- Statistics Canada, sugar accounts for approx- ties and tooth decay. The website recom- imately 21 per cent of a Canadian’s daily mends brushing your teeth after consuming caloric intake. Unfortunately, many people any sugary foods. They also claim chewing a are unaware of the dangers associated with sugarless piece of gum or eating an apple can consuming processed sugars. help to rid your teeth of the “sugar coat.” All sugars, whether they are natural or Furthermore, in the article “How sugar refined, are processed by the body the same can ruin your life,” Miller Van outlines that way. Additionally, they both supply four processed sugar is attributed to immune sup- calories per gram. The Eat Right Ontario pression. Van explains that “glucose (the website explains that the significant differ- chemical form of sugar) and vitamin C are ence is that naturally occurring sugars (in transported into cells through a common fruits, vegetables and milk) include vitamins mechanism, which means that the increased and minerals that are essential for the body, concentration of blood glucose resulting while refined sugars provide no nutritional from the consumption of sugar or refined value. Unfortunately, there are also numer- carbohydrates reduces the amount of vitamin ous risks linked with these refined sugars. C that can be absorbed by immune cells.” In the article “Processed Sugar Can Cause Vitamin C is crucial for proper functions of Addiction and Depression,” Annette Nay the immune system, but as Van explains, CREDIT: STOCK IMAGES discusses the numerous psychological haz- sugar inhibits the body’s ability to absorb sugar. Teya explains that xylitol in its crys- ers like stevia and xylitol. Additionally, ards associated with processed sugars. She this essential vitamin! Van adds that sugar is talline form can substitute as sugar in cook- fruits, vegetables and milk all contain natural cites research that defines white processed associated with heart disease and a variety of ing and baking, and can be used as a sweet- sugars which are a healthier option to getting sugar as an addictive chemical, and further cancers. He states that refined sugars effect ener. Xylitol is often found in gum, mints a sugar fill. Keep in mind, sugar is delicious explains that sugar raises endorphins, giving on the immune system “can increase the risk and hygiene products. Xylitol is said to but deadly! the body a mental chemical high, resulting in of cancer by as much as 10,000 times.” “inhibit plaque and dental cavities by 80 per Hannah Vesterback is a Fitness and an acute mood lift. Continuous sugar intake The good news is that there are alterna- cent.” It even remineralize tooth enamel, Health Promotion student at Fanshawe eventually leads the brain to slow the pro- tives to sugar, and fortunately, sweetness which eliminates the threat of tooth decay. College. duction or even discontinue the release of does not have to be compromised. Teya Lastly, it is difficult to turn down those natural endorphins in an attempt to maintain Skae, a corporate wellness sugary sweets everyone loves, but there are balance in the body. When the body does not presenter/researcher and author, recom- so many alternatives that can satisfy your release the “feel-good” endorphins naturally, mends stevia and xylitol, assuring sweet- sugar needs without all the refined sugars. individuals often experience symptoms of seekers that “they are completely natural and Fruits are an excellent healthy alternative depression. To overcome these depressed have been proven not only safe but benefi- when looking for a sweet snack. low feelings, people turn to ingesting more cial for our well-being.” Stevia is an herb In conclusion, refined sugars are detri- sugar, ultimately encouraging a vicious that is calorie-free and has no effect on vita- mental to health. Sugar can lead to depres- cycle. min C absorption, which solves the immune sion, immune suppression, and tooth decay. If the potential threat of depression is not suppression problem. Interestingly, stevia is Fortunately, there are endless options to alarming enough, the inevitable tooth decay said to be 300 times sweeter than sugar! steer clear of these potential dangers. Sugar may do the trick! If a person does not clean Xylitol is another perfect replacement for can be replaced by natural, organic sweeten-

FSU Publications Office SC1012 Holiday shopping season has begun www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ Publications Manager John Said [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext. 224 DAKOTA THOMPSON Editor Erika Faust INTERROBANG [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext. 247 Black Friday has come and gone and it Staff Reporter Melanie Anderson [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext. 291 has drained our respective pocketbooks, Creative Director Darby Mousseau chequebooks and credit cards, having lured [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext. 229 all of us to the stores for a wonderful day of Advertising Sara Roach screaming, rushing, yelling, crying, fighting, [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext. 230 pulling, pushing and “door crashing.” This Web Facilitator Allen Gaynor leads us to a time when children become so [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext. 250 belligerent about getting that brand-new Letters to the Editor electronic gadget that it borders on insanity [email protected] and it is the worst 30-day period any parent Graphic Design Contributors: Hannah Marshall, Bernie Quiring, Kayla Watson deals with. The truth is, Black Friday is not really a Photographers: Canadian holiday, nor is it a Canadian shop- Illustrator: ping day. However, because we live so close Alyse Gillings to the border, the big corporate retailers have Contributors: responded in kind by giving Canada its own Jessica Bice, Agnes Chick, Susan Coyne, Victor De Jong, Nauman Farooq, Bobby Foley, Allen Gaynor, Moira- Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which Christelle Ghazal, Stuart Gooden, Eshaan Gupta, Victor officially kick off the Christmas shopping Kaisar, Amy Legge, Wendy Lycett, Suzie Mah, Taylor season. Even though the days have passed, Marshall, Alison McGee, Rick Melo, Hai Ha Nguyen expect record numbers in certain industries – Paige Parker, Roland Priske, Jeffrey Reed, Ryan Springett, especially with sales of electronics like tele- Marty Thompson, Michael Veenema, Joshua Waller visions, cellphones and video games. Comics: The season for shopping has officially Dustin Adrian, Laura Billson, Robert Catherwood, begun and now we are counting down the Charles Colling, Mischa Kavin, Chris Miszczak, Danielle days until Santa and his assistants come CREDIT: SARAH V. Schnekenburger and Andres Silva down to spread joy (they don’t want to be Nothing screams “holidays” like lining up for hours in the dead of night with thousands of called elves anymore). others to take advantage of Black Friday sales. Cover Credit: The fact is, every single year Black Friday ERIKA FAUST and Cyber Monday make a fair amount of Unfortunately, due to the ridiculously low when this survey was conducted in late companies a wee bit richer and lead the way prices in the United States, and with London 2011, awareness of the phenomenon had to a month-long shopping frenzy. It is an being a close neighbour to the U.S.A., this climbed to 52 per cent from only 24 per cent translates to our citizens going over the bor- the year before. I would be willing to bet that Editorial opinions or comments expressed absolutely massive day for retailers across in this newspaper reflect the views of the the continent. Last year in the United States, der and waiting in even longer customs lines this number is going to rise this year and writer and are not those of the $52.4 BILLION was made in one day, shat- and having to deal with even more people in grow even stronger in the years to come. Interrobang or the Fanshawe Student tering the previous year’s record of just over order to get that flatscreen television for So whether you shopped on Black Friday Union. All photographs are copyright 2011 $43 billion. Think about this number for a $100. The fact is, Canadian retailers are or not, the holiday shopping season is now by Fanshawe Student Union. All rights moment: $52.4 billion. That is approximate- completely incapable of matching the dis- in full swing, so keep in mind when you are reserved. The Interrobang is published weekly by the Fanshawe counts American retailers provide simply out and about that it is important to be Student Union at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd., Room SC1012, ly $1,541 for each and every one of our 34 London, Ontario, N5Y 5R6 and distributed through the million Canadians. Think about that astro- because we do not have enough people to respectful of others even if they are not Fanshawe College community. nomical figure for just one moment and real- make the discount economically sound. respectful to you. Smile at everyone you Letters to the editor are welcome. All letters are subject to edit- ize that all of that money was made in just PayPal conducted a survey recently about pass and wave hello, you might make a per- ing and should be emailed. All letters must be accompanied by one day. the awareness of Black Friday and Cyber son’s day, which is the true gift of the sea- contact information. Letters can also be submitted online at Although it is not as good as it seems. Monday among Canadians. It was reported son: the gift of selflessness and love. www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ by following the Interrobang links. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 8 [email protected] OPINION Volume 45 Issue No. 14 November 26, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

Examining the Israeli-Hamas conflict

VICTOR DE JONG INTERROBANG Israel has been undertaking a military campaign against the Hamas residing in the Gaza Strip beginning on November 14 with a death toll now approaching the triple digits. The rampant misinformation and competing propaganda have erased virtually any trace of the original infrac- tions that led to armed conflict. While the conflict has been raging for decades, the Israeli government has once again decided to take action. Ongoing rocket strikes from Gaza were previously aimed at targets near the border, however more recent strikes have been directed at Jerusalem, a target that was previously out of reach of most of the Hamas weaponry. Unfortunately, there’s an approaching election in the country, which puts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a politically awkward position. If he choos- es to maintain the effort against Hamas at its current intensity, he could be seen by the populace as being too moderate. Conversely, if he sends in the ground troops currently being amassed, he could be seen as unnecessarily escalating the conflict and endangering more Israeli lives. The biggest understatement one could possibly make is that this is not a new problem. Israel has been a source of con- flict in the region since its inception fol- lowing World War II. In light of ongoing rocket strikes from the Gaza region, Israel has responded with a bombing campaign aimed at disabling military installations Morality 101 for students and killing leading members of Hamas. Canada, the United States and the European Union define Hamas as a terror- ist organization, though they’re not con- sidered one by the U.N. The Gaza Strip and potential inmates has been under Hamas control since they won power in a 2006 election and pro- ceeded to eliminate opposing fundamen- about with him stuck. But I did point out that talist groups. The stated objective of without being able to read, the world will Hamas is to destroy the state of Israel and remain largely closed to him. Without read- replace it with a Palestinian-Islamic sys- NOTES FROM DAY SEVEN ing, there will be no more education, and MICHAEL VEENEMA tem. [email protected] therefore very little prospect of work. There Neither group has a monopoly on the will be extremely little awareness of normal moral high ground and both have made things such as social networking, politics, major ethical mistakes in the decisions One of the roles I have puts me into per- human relationships, religion, travel, hob- around the use of weaponry and political sonal contact with prisoners several days a bies, and the list goes on. Let’s hope his sway. Israel is famous for their use of week. The list of woes I encounter seems grandfather bucks all the statistics and out- propaganda as a tool for maneuvering into limitless. lives him. a political position that resounds interna- One young offender approached me and Another person told me how at the age of tionally. Supporters of Gaza frame the burst into tears. His first time in jail is dev- 14 she was out with friends one night. They conflict as a superpower seeking to exter- astating him – at least this week. He leaves, were hoping for some excitement and minate a weaker neighbour. The Israeli on the “outside,” a high school girlfriend looked for a car that could be stolen. Eureka! strategy has worked incredibly well as who gave birth to their child the day he One was found with the keys in the ignition. anyone could tell from simply watching began his sentence, which will last the better After five hours of joyriding and a police CREDIT: STOCK IMAGES the third American presidential debate at part of six months. chase, the car ended up crashed against a the end of October. Both candidates could Another man tells me about his plans to telephone pole. any and all of it without suffering any real agree on very little other than that they are become a businessperson. And what inspires Finally, one young prisoner tells me he harm. Even if things do go awry, we can both staunch supporters of the Israeli him? He grew up watching his father suc- has a girlfriend. He is 19. She is pregnant always, we are told, get help. More technol- plight. ceed as a crack dealer. Successful criminal and he is the father-to-be. Her age: 39. But ogy, such as surveillance cameras and new The inherent argument against Israel is businesspeople are not all that unusual, a wait! Just this week she called to say that she prisons, will clean up some of the mess. And that it is a state formed by the United fact that at least one provincial government has a new boyfriend. Well, “Fuck her, I’ll we can always count on others to bail us and Nations as opposed to a region that natu- has recognized. It has in place a program to find somebody else.” And the baby? Maybe our children out: the medical establishment, rally developed its own borders. This cre- steer entrepreneurial criminals into legal he meant “them” instead of “her.” Actually counsellors, correctional facilities and even ated deep-rooted resentment against the enterprises. On the other hand, most crime he has found someone else. The mother of priests and ministers, as long as they don’t Jewish immigrants who were seen as pays poorly; you either have to be quite des- another inmate. I wish I was making this up. lay on the morality and guilt too thickly. intrusive, and for decades they’ve been perate or stupid to reach for financial success One prison staff tells me that in times past If you grew up in a Catholic community fighting both regional and political chal- as a criminal. I don’t believe most crack inmates were given moral education, told where the moral life was taught and valued, lenges to their existence. The people who dealers drive late-model BMWs or that what is right and what is wrong. Typically a stay with it. If you have been part of a inhabited the land before were herded pimps routinely reach “freedom (at) 55.” priest, a minister, pastor or chaplain gave Protestant church that connected the dots aside by the enormous influx of immi- Some offenders have an appalling lack of such education. He lamented that there isn’t between actions, thoughts and God, stay grants numbering in the hundreds of thou- awareness of the gravity of their situation. much of that these days. with it. If and when you have kids, take them sands. Since then, very little has changed Among ones I am thinking of are those who In recent decades Canadians have become to church every single Sunday. If you have in terms of position. The Israelis maintain do not feel they are under any obligation to uneasy with labelling some actions as wrong an inner sense that good is good and wrong that this is their rightful homeland while learn to read – people who are not suffering and evil, and others as right and good. We isn’t, don’t let go of that. If you believe that their neighbours continue to challenge the from any learning disability, but who have may feel that the promoters of morality are “bad company corrupts good character” (the validity of their existence. With moder- nevertheless been encouraged to give up on not to be trusted. Who are they, after all, to Bible), and that you must “love your neigh- ates being denounced as weak-willed, it education all together. One told me, “I don’t pass judgement? And with the loss of influ- bour as yourself” (also, the Bible), you are seems unlikely that a peaceful solution need to read. My father got by all his life so ence of Canadian churches in the past centu- on to something. will arise anytime in the foreseeable far without reading. When I need help with ry, moral teaching took another hit. As it turns out, there is something worse future. reading something, I just go to my grandfa- Perhaps even more influential, media por- than the overuse of some moral labelling. ther. He can read.” trayals of crime, lust, greed, violence and And that’s a moral compass spinning out of I am not sure how much of what I talked rudeness make it seem that we can engage in control. 9 Volume 45 Issue No. 14 November 26, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ LIFESTYLES

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Her red car- AMY LEGGE pet style runs the gamut from body-hugging mini dresses to bohemian-chic maxi skirts. Rachel Bilson has long since Lately, Bilson’s formal looks left The OC behind, and has made have been more streamlined and a name for herself in the media as edgy. She always stands out in a a fashion star, editor and advice crowd of gowns because of her columnist, as well as the style individual style. Even when wear- consultant behind the subscrip- ing a more mainstream look, she tion-only shopping site Shoemint, always inserts some element of run by Steve Madden and celebri- her personal style, whether it ty stylist Nicole Chavez. She has comes out in the form of an edgy become the darling of the fashion up-do or a tough pair of leather crowd with her sweet looks and boots worn with a girly printed down-to-earth wardrobe. Her sundress. style is enviable and relatable Bilson’s beauty look also suits because it is simple, casual and her laidback style. Her unfussy, appropriate for school, work and wavy but not overdone hair evening social functions. always tumbles over her shoul- A typical day look that Bilson ders. Recently she has been seen might sport would include a sporting the ombre hair trend, slouchy pair of boyfriend jeans; a where the tips are slightly lighter long-sleeved crewneck top with a than the roots. This look is the simple design, either striped or epitome of casual cool, and Bilson colour blocked; and a pair of low- is definitely too cool to worry heeled ankle booties in camel, about missing a dye job every brown or black. The best part of now and then. the look is that you can easily find Of course, in keeping with the the pieces at local stores and put it rest of her ensemble, she doesn’t together yourself without spend- overdo it in the makeup depart- ing a fortune on designer items ment. A clean, fresh face, rosy and still achieve the same effort- cheeks and lips and natural eye lessly chic look. makeup suits her everyday look. To amp up her day look for a It is easy to be inspired by business meeting or lunch date, Rachel Bilson’s wardrobe choic- Bilson is often pictured with a es. Take a cue from this style dark, structured blazer or refined maven and keep it simple and laid leather jacket thrown over a casu- back. Make sure that what you are al look to give it more profession- wearing suits your body type and al appeal. Swap out the crewneck your personality, and always add for a sheer blouse, top that with a your own little touches to make leather motorcycle jacket, and the look your own. If we have exchange the flat booties for learned one thing from Bilson, it CREDIT: WHOWHATWEAR.COM metallic wedges and you can cap- is the value of looking put-togeth- ture her edgy night-on-the-town er simply and effortlessly. After look. all, no one wants to look like Of course, there are occasions they’re trying too hard! 11 Volume 45 Issue No. 14 November 26, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ LIFESTYLES

Students spreading good- will through fashion

SAMANTHA TAYLOR organizations overseas. INTERROBANG The work that both these groups November is a busy month for do is inspiring, and this is why the fashion at Fanshawe College. After Fashion Merchandising students at wrapping up the Fashion Rocks Fanshawe College have chosen to Hair of the Dog show a few weeks support them over the years. Since ago, the second-year Fashion this annual show began seven years Merchandising students have been ago, $25,000 worth of donations has hard at work on their next show, been put back into the community. which takes place on November 30 The students involved in the event at the New Goodwill building (255 are very passionate about what they CREDIT: HAI HA NGUYEN Horton St.). are doing, and all their hard work is The students are working togeth- led by the Fashion Merchandising er with Goodwill Industries to put professors at the school. “Some of together the annual Spreading the adjectives used by the students Varsity mashup Goodwill fashion show, which fea- to describe their experience working tures looks that were created with in partnership with My Sister’s clothes donated from Goodwill. Place and Goodwill Industries are tured have a piece of leather trim on twined together. The mixture of This will really test the students’ eye-opening, life-changing, inspir- the inseam at the knee to reinforce colours makes matching it up to the creativity, but they are confident ing and uplifting,” said Wendy the shapes in the rest of the outfit. gold in the rest of the accessories that there will be some amazing gar- Sperry, a professor in the program. THE SHOPPING BAG 1. Varsity Jacket: It’s interest- extremely easy. The earrings are a HAI HA NGUYEN ments. “The students have been working ing to see a casual and athletic piece funky triangular shape, which mir- This event is so much more than a hard to promote the sustainability of such as the varsity jacket make a rors the triangles on the shirt. To fashion show, and the charity it is women from My Sister’s Place comeback and be mixed into a dif- bring together all the gold in the supporting is just as special. My Micro Enterprise by producing this The varsity jacket is not only an ferent trend. (Bluenotes, $40; outfit, choose a chunky gold cuff Sister’s Place is a facility located in year’s Spreading Goodwill Fashion iconic piece representing school Forever 21, $50) bracelet. (Necklace: Aldo London where women who may be Show. This has given the students a and athletic pride, it is also a hot 2. T-Shirt: Graphic printed Accessories, $15; Earrings: Aldo homeless or dealing with drug abuse chance to expand their skills in a item this season! It is generally shirts can be found just about any- Accessories, $5; Bracelet: Aldo can go to receive support. They pro- real-life environment by giving worn as a comfortable, casual gar- where with any kind of print or Accessories, $10; Forever 21, $10) vide these women with things like a back, building community and gen- ment, but this season, add some fun logo, but have you ever thought 4. Leather Trim Pants: The homemade meal, showers, laundry, uinely understanding the meaning accessories and mix this classic about making your own design or leather detailing on these pants ais- day beds, basic hygienic products of ‘spreading goodwill.’” with a touch of graphic and art deco cut? This one was made by cutting subtle but make for a great alterna- and therapy if needed. The organi- The new Goodwill building will inspirations. Varsity jackets come triangles all the way down the cen- tive to your boring, plain black zation is embarking on an ambitious be transformed into a beautiful win- in all colours and lettering, depend- tre and layering a grey tank top pants. (Aldo, $20) $1,000,000 capital campaign to ter wonderland, entirely designed by ing on the school, but this fashion underneath to make the triangles This outfit is an example of how improve and rejuvenate their facili- the Fashion Merchandising stu- jacket is simply black with white stand out. The grey picks up on the to mix casual pieces with dressier ty. The changes they have planned dents. This show is a gala event, sleeves and striped detailing. Pair metallic colours in the necklace accessories to create a completely will increase the number of women with elegant attire encouraged. with a T-shirt with a great graphic nicely. (Forever 21, $8; Dollarama, different look. Put your touch into they will be able to help, and it is Guests are treated to beverages and print – the one featured has an $2 and experiment with your own the outfit with some creativity, this reason that the students are so appetizers, and have the option to upside down triangles lined in the designs!) whether you’re making your own eager to help raise money. bid on items in a silent auction. centre – accessorized with a short 3. Short Multi-Coloured designs on a shirt to pair with the One of the organization’s latest Tickets for this event are $45, multi-coloured chain necklace, Metallic Chain and Accessories: jacket or wearing a funky accessory endeavours is a project called Micro with all the proceeds going to My matching gold triangular earrings This awesome chain has a mixture with something sporty. The combi- Enterprise. This is a collection of Sister’s Place and the Micro and a gold cuff to finish. To add a of gold, silver, gunmetal grey and nation is unlikely, but these days, women who come together to create Enterprise Program, and can be pur- bit more detailing, the pants fea- chocolate gold chains all inter- fashion is mix-and-match! original pieces of jewellery from chased at My Sister’s Place (566 recycled jewellery, which is then Dundas St.), or online at www.fan- sold to the public. Micro Enterprise shawec.ca/spreadinggoodwill.The began in 2007 with the goal to make gala will take place on November women feel empowered by having 30, with cocktails beginning at 7 them create their own jewelry busi- p.m. – the show starts at 8:15. Marking my territory ness. Since launching this program, It will be a night of amazing fash- several women have joined and ions paired with a feeling of hope. brought more of their talents with Please come out to support this them, including sewing and knitting. organization and the amazing MY SERIES OF Future plans for Micro Enterprise women they benefit. UNFORTUNATE include opening their own store and EVENTS building relationships with other JENNA WANT [email protected]

It’s been said that everyone leaves his or her mark in this world. At first this just plain con- fused me, but eventually I wrapped my head around this philosophical quote and realized what it really meant. I’ve noticed a trend lately; wher- ever I go, more often than not I leave a lipstick stain behind me. Whether it is on a glass, on a vintagevintage clclothinglloothing & oddoddsds 1 friend’s shirt, or on Prince Harry’s 394 /2 Richmond Street Street (uupstairspstairs), LondLondon,on, ON NN6A6A 3C7 lips. In a typical situation, once I 519-854-7976519-8854-7976 notice the stain, I try to subtly rub it off when no one is watching. Although trust me when I say that those things don’t like to budge. It CREDIT: STOCK IMAGES is sometimes slightly embarrassing Lipstick stains and marking your territory, a vicious cycle. watching the waiter or waitress at a rest. It has become sort of a signa- object. Friends probably tell you restaurant struggle to scrub off that ture part of who I am, and in a cou- that you have a contagious laugh, beautiful shade of red. Of course, ple of years it will probably be or a way to calm people down in a there then is the issue of the lip- something completely different. heated situation. In time, that’s stick no longer being on your actu- You may be sitting there com- what others will remember you by: redeem thist coup couponoon al lips. pletely clueless as to what you the little quirks that most people It is a vicious, vicious cycle that could possibly leave behind wher- don’t pick up on or see in them- and receireceiveve many females deal with on a day- ever you go, but you’re probably selves. to-day basis. Despite the utter pain already doing it without even Mark your territory by being 20 perpercentccent ofoffff that lipstick causes me, I continue knowing. Gum, for instance. I who you are, but if you’re still youryour nexnextxt purpurchase.chasse. to collect as many as I possibly know for a fact that there are tons struggling for ideas, leaving bread- can. I’ve come to the conclusion of chewed-up pieces of spearmint crumbs behind is a no-fail option. that lipstick marks and stains are underneath your desk. Last but not least, I would not sug- how I mark my territory. Just a few However if we’re talking about gest stealing a dog’s way of how days ago I used my lipstick mark to something a little bolder, it doesn’t they mark their territory, which identify my water bottle from the necessarily have to be a physical could end very poorly. 12 LIFESTYLES Volume 45 Issue No. 14 November 26, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

CREDIT: FSU STREET TEAM The Halo 4 tournament in Forwell Hall on November 19 attracted a crowd of gamers excited to show off their skills.

CREDIT: GEORGE VARKEY Mathew Pierce, a first-year Culinary Skills student, checks out his textbook in ebook format on an iPad. Ebook trend hasn’t quite hit Fanshawe yet

GEORGE VARKEY aged to take full advantage of these INTERROBANG resources, said Donna Sevenpifer, HOW TO ACCESS EBOOK To buy or not to buy, that is the a member of the Research and THROUGH THE FANSHAWE question Jasmine Grewal, a Data Services team at the LIBRARY Corporate Communication and Fanshawe Library. She said there Public Relations student at are many e-resources available 1. Go to Fanshawe, asks herself whenever through the Library website, “and www.fanshawec.libguides.com/fan- she comes across an ebook version we’re trying very hard to promote shawelibrary. of her text. While the prospect of them and make students aware of 2. Select the eJournals/eBooks tab in carrying a 1,000-page, 2-kg text- them.” the Search the Library box. book version on her mobile device “One thing I notice is that, when CREDIT: FSU STREET TEAM makes ebooks appealing to her, the I tell students that we have a large 3. Use the search bar to find the Comic Pete Zedlacher spread the laughs at the Out Back Shack on fact that the electronic version isn’t collection of e-resources on the resources you need. November 14. easy to scribble notes on has so far library website, the reaction is one prevented Grewal from investing of excitement. Most of them are in ebooks. learning about such resources for “One thing I found so cool in the first time and immediately WINNING ARTWORK Canada is that professors have no want to access them,” she said. WILL BE ON THE COVER OF THE JANUARY 14TH ISSUE www.fsu.ca qualms about students using elec- “Because of this, we are adding to tronic version of textbooks and our e-resource collection all the their only demand is to have what- time.” ever copy available to be present Mathew Pierce, a Culinary while in class,” she said. “But then, Skills student at Fanshawe, is a fan while I can draw figures, make of ebooks due to them being light- R US quick notes on a textbook, the weight and eco-friendly. “I have ebook version provides no chance bought books for personal use, but for such freedoms, and I’d have to never for studies,” he said. “If carry another notebook for that. online sources could provide me Since I like the paper feeling and with more books, then I am going COVERCOCOV UST though many are available for it.” he said. Like Grewal and (ebooks) online for free, I prefer many others, he was unaware of buying the text version.” the ebook resources available on T The wide range of ebook readers the Library website, but said he’d and tablets available on market, as like to give it a shot. well as the huge success of smart- Sevenpifer said the Library’s phones, has helped to increase databases are still underused, CONTEST ebooks’ sales. Recently Cambridge which she attributed to the fact that University Press came out with an the transition from print to elec- INTERROBANG COVER CONTEST interactive app that encompasses tronic format is an ongoing works of Shakespeare like Romeo process. “Sometimes the student and Juliet. The audio-cum-text simply prefers to read a ‘real’ book application available for Apple or article in print rather than an users is targeted toward students, electronic copy,” she explained. GRAND PRIZE and experts in the field say that by Other students may not know how incorporating two technologies – to search for electronic/digital $250 GIFT CERTIFICATE + YOUR PROFILE FEATURED IN THE INTERROBANG voice and text – into one, the aca- resources as effectively as possi- demic app will catch users’ imagi- ble. “Students can come to the nations, leading to a better study library and we’ll show them all the 2ND PLACE PRIZE | $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE experience. e-resources we have and ways to With such advances in the aca- access them,” she said. 3RD PLACE PRIZE | $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE demic field, students are encour-

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Tim Chaisson rocks with a Canadian flavour them? “I started playing fiddle when I was about six years old. Everyone MY 15 MINUTES in my family played the traditional WITH... TAYLOR MARSHALL Scottish way and that goes back about five or six generations, so it was the first instrument my broth- Tim Chaisson released his sec- ers and sisters and I picked up. ond full-length album back in Then I started playing guitar and September and is now currently on started singing a bit when I was a a cross-Canada tour to promote it. teenager. I also started playing He made a stop here at Fanshawe bass for bit when I was in a band. I at the Out Back Shack on have a couple older brothers who November 16, and I got the chance also play guitar, bass and drums. to do a quick interview with him My father is also a musician and a about his new album and his busy great piano player.” tour schedule. Just looking at your Facebook What was the writing process page and your website, it seems like for this album? like you have a very vigorous “I’ve been writing for another tour schedule right now. I was album since I put out my last one. just wondering how you are feel- In the last two and a half years, ing? I’ve just been writing all the time. “It is really busy, but I’m really While on tour, I’ve been writing excited, though. If you have been with friends – musical friends that touring constantly, whether it be I’ve met along the way or bands across Canada or wherever, it’s that I’ve toured with. By the end I kind of something you become had a whole bunch of songs and I accustomed to while you’re on the just picked my favourite 11. This road. You just have to make sure past March, I went into the studio that your health is fine and that with a producer. It’s kind of a more your voice is at a good level. I’m raw feeling record it also has an fine, though. I’m really looking East Coast, Canadian flavour in forward to it and getting the chance there as well. It is very much a to bump into friends and family more acoustic-based record.” along the way.” You play a wide range of For more information on instruments. Can you explain Chaisson and his new album, visit CREDIT: FSU STREET TEAM how you came to master all of his website at timchaisson.com. Tim Chaisson rocked the Out Back Shack on campus on November 16. See

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The importance of seeing Ernest

Cinema Connoisseur ALLEN GAYNOR www.cinemaconn.com

Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)

American Thanksgiving has come and gone, which means the Christmas shopping season has officially begun, kicked off by CREDIT: SUMMIT FILMS Black Friday. I have noticed a dis- Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are back as Edward and Bella in the turbing trend in recent years, with final stallement of the Twilight series, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn more people opting to do their Part Two. shopping online instead of braving the madness of the malls. Call me old fashioned, but I think the only way you can really express your love for your family Final Twilight this season is by standing in line for hours, and then making a mad dash for the latest electronic gadg- et or toy, taking out as many peo- installment does ple as you can in the process. “You like your new My Little Pony, Judy? I fractured a man’s pelvis to get that for you. Happy birthday, not disappoint Jesus!” The one thing that never changes thing called “imprinting” that if about Christmas, however, is the you think too hard about can give movies. It’s the most wonderful you a serious case of the willies. time of the year, particularly in REEL VIEWS Yes, there is too much CGI and too theatres and on television, where ALISON MCGEE many cheesy lines in the flick. But you can catch yuletide classics like CREDIT: TOUCHSTONE PICTURES [email protected] that’s half the fun of it! It’s fun to the one I’ll be taking a look at this imagine vampires who can walk in week. be Pee-Wee Herman, although that shoulders of Ernest. Is he success- the sunlight and werewolves who Ernest Saves Christmas is the would open up plenty of room for ful? Well, I don’t usually like to The Twilight Saga: can shift at will. It’s a sweet love second of nine chapters in the clas- innuendo about Santa’s sack. give out spoilers, but the film isn’t story, and if you just let go, it’s sic Ernest P. Worrell opus. Ernest Santa has chosen local TV star called Ernest Nearly Saves Breaking Dawn Part surprisingly satisfying to get swept (Jim Varney) was a camp counsel- Uncle Joey to don the red and Christmas But Falls Just Short. Two (2012) away. lor/taxi driver/janitor/whatever the white, but finds that his potential Ernest has gone to camp, school, The cast is filled with familiar plot called for who at first annoyed successor is none too keen to jail, Africa, and eventually faces as Kristen Stewart, Robert everyone he came in contact with, accept the position. Uncle Joey Heaven. I cannot think of another Pattinson and Taylor Lautner are but slowly won them over with his thinks that Santa is a nice but con- character in motion picture history This is it, the moment that Twi- all back for their roles as Bella, good nature and charm. fused old man, and accepts an that has such a rich and colourful Hards have been waiting for since Edward and Jacob, respectively. In Ernest Saves Christmas, alternate position – as the star of a backstory. There is no better gift Twilight appeared in theatres way Despite their tumultuous personal Santa Claus has decided to retire, horror movie called Christmas that you can give your loved ones back in 2008 – The Twilight Saga: lives and rocky relationship, and finds himself in a taxi driven Slay. this season than a copy of Ernest Breaking Dawn Part Two is offi- Stewart and Pattinson prove they by Ernest. Santa tells Ernest that he With no new Santa to take over, Saves Christmas. Even if they cially here! have as much chemistry onscreen is about to choose his replacement, and the old Santa wallowing in don’t celebrate Christmas, give Director Bill Condon, who also as ever as they sizzle through the a popular children’s television self-pity, the task of saving this to them, it will surely convert directed Breaking Dawn Part One, entire flick. Stewart gets the host. Luckily it does not turn out to Christmas falls squarely on the them. has brought the final installment of chance to stretch her acting legs a the Twilight cinematic journey to little in Breaking Dawn Part Two fruition. The story of Breaking as she is no longer playing the Dawn Part Two picks up right damsel in distress but rather a The magic of re-watchability where Part One left off: Bella has super-strong newborn vampire. As just awoken from her very near always, Lautner brings a boyish death experience as a vampire; her charm to his role as Jacob, though I can never seem to hold back and Edward’s child Renesmee is his interactions with young the tears when Rick sends Ilsa on alive and healthy; and Jacob has Renesmee tend to border on McGee’s Movie the plane with Victor. I can never realized it was the child he was creepy. Moments not hold my breath while Mia is drawn to all along as he has Joining the cast this time around ALISON MCGEE laying on the floor and Vincent has imprinted on the infant. Things get as the child of Bella and Edward is [email protected] to plunge a needle directly into her heated quickly in Part Two, as the Mackenzie Foy, who looks sur- heart. I can never hold back getting Volturi are told that the Cullens prisingly like a miniature version If you’re like me, most of the swept away by the majesty and have created an immortal child, a of Kristen Stewart herself. Foy is time when you walk out of the beauty that Ken brings to life while sin among vampires, and plan to cute, fun and brings a youthful movie theatre, you’re probably walking through Bruges. mount a full-scale attack on the innocence to the franchise, yet she thinking, “That was good, but I For me, a rainy Saturday after- coven. With Alice’s powers of proves enthralling to watch as CREDIT: IN BRUGES probably won’t ever watch that noon is best spent on the couch intuition, the family rallies all of well. again.” Sometimes you probably with one of these dear, old cine- In Bruges is a move Alison McGee their friends and allies and the film can watch over and over. It’s been a long wait since the even think, “That was horrible and matic friends. culminates in one massive vampire first Twilight flick hit the big if I never see that again, it will be There are many movies I have on vampire battle. screen in 2008, but now that it’s far too soon.” Every once in a watched, The Room for instance, desperation and pain in the most To really enjoy Twilight, I think over it’s admittedly bittersweet. I while though, if you’re lucky, you that I have no desire to spend magical city in Europe. Re-watch- you really have to just let go and have no shame in admitting that I will walk out of the theatre and another second of my life with. ability means I’ll never get tired of embrace the cornyness factor. Yes, am a Twi-Hard, and for anyone think, “I can’t wait to watch that There are movies like The hearing the words, “We’ll always these vampires sparkle rather than like me out there, this final film again.” Hangover that I can come back to have Paris.” violently burst into flames in the will not disappoint. So go see it. Everyone has that one movie once every year or so and laugh my The next time you see that one sun. Yes, there is a slightly creepy Like right now. that they can turn to time and time face off at again. But it is a rare and extraordinary movie that only again and get the same amount of special thing to find those movies comes along once in a very long joy, excitement, heartbreak or that have that certain quality to while, take note, feel that magic introspection as they got the very them. and hold onto it, so that in the first time they watched it. Some Re-watchability. future when you feel that desire for very lucky people have more than Re-watchability means that I’ll a completely satisfying cinematic one movie that will do this for never tire of hearing The Wolf experience, you know where to them; personally Casablanca, Pulp explain how to remove the little turn to; so that you can know – and Fiction and a little independent bits of Marvin from the back of the appreciate – the sublime character- flick called In Bruges do that exact car. Re-watchability means that I’ll istic that is re-watchability. thing for me. never tire of experiencing Ken’s 16 LIFESTYLES Volume 45 Issue No. 14 November 26, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ Interview with a journalist tion back to the topic of your and it does see me running for the Blog, contribute to any profession- about and go after it. Start by story? Pepto-Bismol. There’s a golden al publication willing to publish quizzing your professors. Network “This is an issue I deal with rule of journalism: if in doubt, your work, and pay attention to with professionals within your THE REAL WORLD almost daily, and it’s the most leave out. As well, one of the established periodicals. Writing is chosen field. Visit online job Jeffrey Reed [email protected] time-consuming problem I face as biggest reasons why I chose to be a like singing: we all do it, but we’re boards daily. And make sure your both a reporter and a media rela- full-time freelance journalist was I not all Adele or Michael Buble. skillset is as diverse as a Swiss tions professional. When an inter- could, for the most part, pick and But we can improve through hard army knife.” Burning questions surround us viewee wanders away from a direct choose my assignments. That said, work.” Finally, what has been the each day: Is there a Santa Claus? question and doesn’t offer any I don’t shy away from tough sto- What are your tips for finding most rewarding moment of your How do they put caramel in good nuggets during that tangent, I ries. Quite honestly, whenever one work in the journalism/PR/writ- career thus far? Caramilk chocolate bars? And try to find a pause in their solilo- of my stories is published, aired or ing industry after graduation? “Honestly, I find mentoring to does my professor take great satis- quy and then interject. I’ll say posted, I expect criticism. But then What can students do while be the most rewarding element of faction in piling on assignments at something like, ‘John, excuse me, there’s the issue of, how negative they’re in school to strengthen my career. There’s nothing like the end of the semester? As a but I really do need to move on as is the feedback? If it is constructive their resume? watching a student or employee Fanshawe College professor, I can I have another appointment after criticism, I reply in a professional “The first fall semester assign- blossom as a communications pro- assure you, the answer to the last our meeting.’ That usually does the manner. If negative feedback is ment in the CCPR program is the fessional. And besides, they keep question is yes (just kidding). trick. But sometimes, depending simply an unfair attack, I ignore submission of a cover letter and me on my toes. Complacency can This week, Interrobang editor on the seriousness of the story, I it.” resume. It’s never too early to pol- be your worst enemy in the profes- Erika Faust put on her Woodward need to reel in the interviewee like What are your tips for writ- ish your curriculum vitae. There sional world.” and Bernstein cap (if you’re not a a 200-pound marlin: ‘John, I need ers? What can someone do to are numerous learning and career Award-winning journalist political animal, that’s a Watergate to focus on my question or else I strengthen their own writing? resources here at Fanshawe – visit Jeffrey Reed is a Fanshawe reference) and enquired about need to move onto another inter- “That’s easy: write. I tell my the Student Services section of the College professor with the some of the good, the bad and the view.’” Corporate Communication and college website. In terms of beef- Corporate Communication and ugly of being a communications How do you deal with negative Public Relations (CCPR) students ing up your resume’s inclusions, Public Relations post-graduate professional. Without further ado, feedback on your work? to pay attention to how polished look outside the academic box: program and an instructor with here are her questions and my “After 30-plus years of journal- writers craft their stories, and write volunteer with a not-for-profit Fanshawe’s Continuing Education responses. ism, I am afraid my skin could not as much as they can every day. group; join a professional or social department. E-mail him at I know how easy it is for inter- be penetrated by a dart gun. We’re not reinventing the wheel, club; diversify your skillset. [email protected]. views to get off track or go on However, being of the human but we are honing our skills. I’ll “Fanshawe also offers a myriad wild tangents. What are your species, there are certainly times continue to improve as a writer of job search resources. First, strategies to herd the conversa- when I face unexpected criticism until they take away my keyboard. decide what you are passionate So, what are your strengths Must I graduate and weaknesses? so soon?

job interviews, I know I looked CAREER CORNER good doing them. Susan Coyne My sons are keeping a critical Career Services Consultant THE LONG VIEW eye on my progress. They have Fanshawe Career Services Susie Mah high standards of employment for me based on previous jobs Job interviews are stressful for I’ve held. Dental benefits would everyone, no doubt about it. I’ve Graduation is just a couple of be good so they don’t have to go often said that if you aren’t at least short weeks away. Where did the to the student clinic at UWO; a a little bit nervous about an inter- time go? I only just got into a business that holds annual view, then you should be nervous comfortable pattern of studying Christmas parties complete with about why you aren’t. To help alle- (two hours the night before a test, Santa Claus and gifts to all the viate your nervousness, you can in bed so I can fall asleep at the children would be neat; oh, and research the company, review the boring bits) and can do it so don’t forget a good salary so job posting or job description if much better and faster now. I Mom can pay a decent you have it and, prior to your inter- also understand my courses and allowance, regardless of whether view, practice your answers to typ- have just started to figure out the chores get done; plus we ical interview questions. which areas of the law I want to could start eating out again at the One of the most frequently specialize in and it’s time to go? Mandarin! asked questions, and the most chal- CREDIT: STOCK IMAGES Of course I’m ready. I must be My husband will just be glad lenging for some to answer, is It’s always best to be prepared for any and all questions before your ready, since I’ve taken and I’ll be going from ignoring him “What are your strengths and interview. passed all the Law Clerk courses, and the house because I’m busy weaknesses?” The two tend to go polished and sent out the resumes studying to ignoring him and the hand in hand, and rarely is one part learned from the experience or nesses question well, you really and have had six job interviews house because I’ll be getting in of the question asked without the what you have done to change. It’s need to practice prior to the inter- so far. But I feel unsettled at the late from work. He figures at other. So, how do you answer a also a good idea to have a back-up view. At the same time, make sure prospect of my time at good old least he won’t be paying for the question like that? answer in case you get asked to your answer doesn’t sound too Fanshawe ending. It feels like inattention anymore; I’ll be pay- There is no better way to make a provide another example. rehearsed, either. being discharged from the army. ing off the student loans as well good first impression than to be Avoid the over-used response In the end, it isn’t your mistakes I wonder: what’s my schedule? as the bills. given a chance to state your of, “My problem is that I’m a and weaknesses that matter the Where are my marching orders? Myself, I have rose-coloured strengths. As mentioned earlier, it workaholic. I spend a lot of time at most. It is whether or not you are Who’s commanding this soldier? hopes that my new career is the is important to know what the work making sure I do my job aware of your weakness and It’ll be a relief when I finally start of an executive lifestyle; the needed skills are to be successful right.” I’m sure interviewers have understand its potential impact on get a job. I’ve turned down two house can finally be renovated, in the job you are interviewing for heard this response before, and if others and that you are willing to offers, been turned down by one we can buy new furniture, I’ll so you can tailor your answers to the question is really worth asking, work to improve yourself. Your employer, and am waiting to hear lose 30 pounds and can swan include those strengths. they will probe for a further ability to handle this question con- back from two others. around some opulent law firm’s The weakness part of the ques- response. fidently and effectively can send a I’m in interview shock and corner office in killer outfits and tion presents more of a challenge. Most employers are looking for powerful message to potential can’t tell anymore how well it’s high heels. The good news is that an interview honesty out of this question as the employers about your real going. I could be saying any- Ah, Fanshawe! Maybe I won’t is not a confessional. After all, you responses are generally quite strengths. thing. Am I projecting confi- miss those 8 a.m. classes and try- are there to sell yourself to the insightful. They want to find out Need assistance? Drop by the dence or over-confidence? ing to score used textbooks to prospective employer, not confess what kind of person you are, Career Services office in D1063. Eagerness or neediness? Am I save a bit of money. After all, my to past sins or indiscretions. whether you are shy, timid, cocky, The Career Services staff is avail- too cool or too gushy? Did they future’s so bright, I gotta wear Therefore, the best approach is to arrogant, or even a liar. able to assist you on an individual like me being myself or could I shades. answer the weakness question hon- If you can, be sure to cite a cor- basis. Visit the office in D1063 to have done better? Susie Mah is President of the estly, in a way that makes you look rected weakness or a lesson arrange an appointment with the At least my work wardrobe has Fanshawe Adult Social Club, positive. Come up with a situation learned from your weakness. consultant responsible for your been purchased. I’ve got four which will continue next term or problem you had at work, but Always provide concrete examples program or call 519 452-4294. tasteful dresses, shoes and acces- under new leadership! Email don’t pick a scenario so serious of what you’re doing to fix the For Fanshawe student job listings, sories to match, and splurged on Susie at that it will disqualify you from the problem, the progress you’ve made visit www.fanshaweonline.ca or some key cosmetics from MAC. [email protected] to be competition. Briefly mention one and how these improvements will www.fanshawec.ca/careerservices. Yes, even if I don’t remember put on our email list for events. weakness and show how you have help the employer. In order to exactly what went on during my answer the strengths and weak- 17 Volume 45 Issue No. 14 November 26, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ LIFESTYLES

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THE LATE LATE SHOW CONAN with Craig Ferguson with Conan O’Brien Drew Barrymore reportedly start- According to a new study, humans ed smoking when she was five years may be gradually losing their intelli- old. In the original script for E.T. she gence. The study was conducted by lured E.T. into her home with a pack watching four minutes of Here of menthols. Comes Honey Boo Boo. Happy birthday to his royal high- New research revealed that the ness, Prince Charles. He turns 64 closer you live to a bar, the more like- today. Prince Charles is spending his ly you are to become a heavy drinker. birthday in New Zealand. It's part of And the closer you live to Dunkin’ his "Places we used to own" tour. Donuts, the more likely you are to Some people say the link between become the governor of New Jersey. smoking and poor health has been Scientists have created synthetic exaggerated. These people are called plastic skin that can heal itself. The “tobacco executives.” synthetic skin is being called revolu- The royal family costs British tax- tionary by doctors and the perfect payers $60 million a year. But in Christmas gift for Bruce Jenner. their defense, the royal family There’s a petition for has cut back. Nowadays they Texas to secede. It has hardly ever feed live 25,000 signatures. The peasants to their signatures are from every hounds. state but Texas. LATE NIGHT THE TONIGHT SHOW with Jimmy Fallon with Jay Leno A new study found that eating It was announced today that for- mer General Petraeus has agreed to CREDIT: FSU STREET TEAM healthier food can improve your Poor Young Things opened the New Music Night at the Out Back Shack on Friday, November 16. memory. Unfortunately, the first testify before Congress. I guess he thing you remember is how much figured, “Why not?” Those ques- better unhealthy food tastes. tions can't be any tougher than the There will be a three-percent ones he’s getting at home right now. increase in the price of turkey for There are now reports that Thanksgiving this year. Or as fat President Obama will name chickens put it, “Uh-oh.” Massachusetts Senator John Kerry to Pope Benedict made a surprise be the next secretary of defense. visit to a retirement home near the Apparently this is part of America's Vatican. You know, if there’s one new defense strategy to bore our thing people in a retirement home enemies to death. like, it’s surprises. The economy is so bad that on the During his final speech on the way to work I saw Phil Jackson House floor yesterday, holding a sign that said, “Will coach TURN YOUR Congressman Ron Paul said for food.” the Constitution has failed. The economy is so bad, Which must be a bummer MSNBC had to lay off DIPLOMA INTO A because he's actually one of 300 Obama spokesmen. the guys who signed it. BUSINESS DEGREE JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE THE LATE SHOW with Jimmy Kimmel with David Letterman WITH A $2,500* For the first time, texting has start- According to a study, there are ed to decline. A new report has three areas where humans now are SCHOLARSHIP! found that the average number of getting dumber. High school kids. text messages that cellphone cus- Retirees. And another group of dumb tomers in the U.S. send has dropped people? Four-star generals. from 700 a month on average to 675 After the election, 20 states said a month. Maybe texting is down they’ve got to get out. They said, because a lot of the people who text “We can’t take it anymore,” so 20 It is easy to use Humber’s pathways and drive are now dead. states are working on seceding from Hostess, the company that makes the United States. We’re facing real to turn your diploma into a degree. Twinkies, is in big financial trouble economic problems, so take those 20 Apply for advanced standing by right now. Hostess filed for bank- states that want to leave and charge ruptcy back in January. I don’t them $10,000 apiece. transferring your college credits into any understand how this is possible. This Yesterday Barack Obama looked one of our 12 business degree programs. country has never been fatter. How especially good. He looked relaxed are the people who make Zingers and and ready to lead, so he took Your diploma does not have to be Snowballs losing questions from the press for degree-related to VIP your way into money? 20 minutes then finished up with a few Al Green songs. our degree programs. * Those who qualify will receive a one-time scholarship of $2,500; the only one of its kind in Canada.

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Across 1. LMAC Community CPR is this week’s puzzle ___ 6. Absorbed 10. Trendy sandwich 14. Wankel engine part 15. Heraldic wreath Aries (March 21 - April 19) Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) 16. Man of the haus Watch your step on a moving Finally you see how you fit into 17. Love in Lyon surface. Natural grace only seems the scheme of things. Tell every- 18. The same to vous spontaneous. If others grow one you know, just to make sure 19. Sidi ___, Morocco increasingly irrational, ask your- that they all share your under- 20. Quaker colonist self if it’s something that you said standing. Spending time with your 21. Having I-strain? or did. favourite group has never been so 23. ___, evening or week-end Taurus (April 20 - May 20) much fun. courses are offered by 1 Across Paying your enemies to go away Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) 25. That, in Oaxaca sets an unusual precedent. The faint hope for which you 26. “___-haw!” (cry of delight) held out is becoming brighter. Checkbook diplomacy could spell 27. Homes for holsteins the end of militarism. A peaceful, Instead of just another trick, this is 32. ___ Jima trusting future is worth any price to a genuine offer. By the end of the 34. 519-43-___483 is the tele- Taurus. week, your doubts should be com- Gemini (May 21 - June 20) pletely erased. phone number of 1 Across You’ve held the floor for long Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) 35. Some potatoes enough. Everyone deserves to Remote affiliations are more 37. On the sheltered side offer an opinion. Warm up to the flexible than physical partner- 41. Muralist José María ___ humanity that’s always such a wild ships. Change shape to follow an 43. Isr. neighbor card in the game of pure logic. opportunity that’s slipping 44. Trans ___ This is even bigger than you are. through the cracks. You may not 45. “A Death in the Family” Cancer (June 21 - July 22) be satisfied, but you’re not bored, author 2. Base runner’s goal 36. Ancient Greek coin Do what you can, and stop wor- either. 46. Hairy 3. George Orwell’s alma mater 38. Follower of Mary rying about matters beyond your Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) 49. More, in Madrid 4. Pitcher’s places 39. And others, for short control. The truth could leap out Take that nervous energy and 50. It’s south of Eur. 5. “To ___ is human ...” 40. “___ quam videri” (North once you remove all the needless do something with it before you 52. 1 Across offers ___ scheduling 6. “The Witches” director Nicolas Carolina’s motto) variables. Stay on top of new evi- go crazy. Even the least favourite 54. Classified ad abbr. 7. Cornstarch brand 42. Oolong, for one dence as it arrives. things on your list are better than 57. Driver’s need (abbr.) 8. Trainers of 1 Across will come 46. 1 Across offers competitive pacing the floor or sitting on your Leo (July 23 - August 22) 59. “20,000 Leagues” harpooner to your office or meeting ______hands. Try herbal tea instead of Retail workers can expect ___ Land 9. Intelligently planned progress 47. Shipped extraordinary moments. Social sit- coffee. 60. Carefree 10. Iota 48. Computer file suffix uations are electric with possibili- Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) 64. Composer Janácek Love and magic are inter- 11. Cook, as beans 51. Winter ailment ty. You connect with others on a 68. Buzzing pest warm, integral level. Your interest changeable forces. Even the most 12. “L.A. Law” lawyer 53. Goof-offs 69. “___ la Douce” (1963 film) in people is genuine, and it shows. down-to-earth Aquarian sounds 13. ___ of 1 Across is discounted 54. Black billiard ball 70. Relieves Virgo (August 23 - Sept. 22) like a mystic. If you’re in the com- 15% to 25% for Fanshawe students 55. Boredom Look beyond the mess that was pany of likely followers, you 71. Justice Black 21. Checked out 56. ___ orange left for you. When you take control could end up as their leader. 72. Neighbour of Tenn. 22. “No sirree” 58. “Odyssey” enchantress of an abandoned project, you can Pisces (Feb. 18 - March 20) 73. Receive 24. Yellowfin tuna 61. Oklahoma tribe turn it into anything you want. Your story has great value for 74. Associations 27. ___ Nostra 62. “Walk like ___” (2 words) Someone’s facial expression is the right ears. Speak directly, and 75. Actress Rowlands 28. Blood type, briefly 63. Former Japanese capital priceless when he or she sees that let your words be validated by lis- 76. Autocrats 29. “___ #1!” 65. Parmenides’ home you’re winning. tener response. This is the right Down 30. “Christ of St. John of the 66. 0 on a phone (abbr.) moment to start getting heavy. 1. Mouth (slang) Cross” artist 67. Jet-setters’ jets, once 31. Book keeper 70. Elevation (abbr.) 3. If you blowtorch Pepto- 7. Sound travels about four 33. Big galoot Solution on page 22 Bismol, you would times faster in water than in air. get a hunk of 8. Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen metal. and nitrogen make up 90 per cent 4. Pure water of the human body. Word Search (H2O) does not con- 9. 0.3 per cent of solar energy G O O D B Y E G I R L T A M I duct electricity on its from the Sahara is enough to own. power the whole of Europe. T Q L T W E L F T H K Q C S E 5. Daizi Zheng, a Chinese 10. Oak trees produce 2,200 E W R I E H E N R Y I V Y R W designer, made a Coca-Cola pow- acorns in a season, but each acorn N E A Y O I Z F B J N P M O R 1. Optical illusions occur when ered cell phone. She designed a only has a one in 10,000 chance of what the eyes see conflicts with battery that uses enzymes to gener- becoming an oak tree. T R S S G N L K A R G C B R B what the brain expects. ate electricity from the carbs. 11. Scientists aren’t sure what H H E R C G W U Q F L S E R L 2. Hot water can freeze faster 6. Diamonds can be shattered colour dinosaurs were. than cold water. with a hammer. 12. The only letter not appearing I D A N T O N Y J S E G L E A on the Periodic Table is the letter J. N H C M T H T E B C A M I T C 13. The earth is approx. Sudoku Puzzle 6,588,000,000,000,000,000 tons. G O S I L E E H N Q R R N E K 14. The brain case of S Y U L N E M W E M M A E T A Neanderthals on the average was more than 13 per cent larger than T L I K E I T P V L H V L S D that of the average of modern man O P L I O N K I E C L J Q U D 15. Your brain is 80 per cent water. A Q U L A B O U R S L O S T E 16. When you walk down a E R J S F X H E U Y T P D I R steep hill, the pressure on your T A M I N G M D O G T O W T Y knees is equal to three times your body weight. Shakespeare: off the page 17. The weight of a carat (200 (Words in parentheses not in puzzle) milligrams), standard unit of meas- Antony (and Cleopatra) Julius Caesar Othello urement for gemstones, is based on (As You) Like It King Lear (Romeo and) Juliet the weight of the carob seed. (The Comedy of) Errors (Love’s) Labour’s Lost (The) Tempest 18. The sun is 330,330 times Hamlet Macbeth Titus (Andronicus) larger than the earth. Henry IV Merchant (of Venice) Twelfth (Night) 19. The storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terrabytes. 20. The hair of an adult man or woman can stretch 25 per cent of its length without breaking. 21. The Earth’s atmosphere NOV. 19 2012 weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons. 22. The banana tree cannot KIOSK QUIZ ANSWER reproduce itself. It can be propa- gated only by the hand of man. )$16+$:(n 6:,5(/(663$66:25' 23. One gallon of used motor oil ,6 puzzle rating: very hard o)$1 can ruin approximately one million 6+$:(&2//(*(p Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 grid con- PRIZES SPO gallons of fresh water. NSORED BY CHARTWELLS tains the digits 1 through 9. That means no number is repeated in any col- 24. Scientists are now able to umn, row or box. Solution can be found on page 22. grow beating heart tissue in a lab. 20 SPORTS&LEISURE Volume 45 Issue No. 14 November 26, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ The Interrobang has a whole lot of fun with guns

VICTOR DE JONG 2008 (yes, it exists, and yes, I can), INTERROBANG don’t expect it to make that 12 Since I started playing first-per- gauge any lighter. son shooters, I’ve harboured the While we were waiting for our belief that I could be a supersoldier turn on the range, we saw everyone at a moment’s notice. Sure, I’ve from 15-year-old kids to middle- never touched a gun that fires any- aged moms taking their best shot thing more deadly than a BB, but a and having a blast. For $15, you gun is basically a controller with get one round with a shotgun and one button, right? 25 discs to shoot at, though if you After over 30 days of gameplay leave your safety on (yeah, I did), in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare they’ll let you have another target 2, it seemed realistic that I could or two. So whether you want to hit a little disc out of the air with a practice for the zombie apocalypse 12-gauge shotgun in my sleep, and or just find out how unlike Mark I wanted to put my theory to the Wahlberg in Shooter you are, the test. The ‘control’ for this ‘study’ Crumlin Sportsmen’s Association was my co-worker, Stuart Gooden. is a great place to start. We grew up in the same town, The results of our ‘experiment’ work in the same office and are in were the total opposite of what I the same program – basically from a concrete bunker a few yards was. The lesson I learned after the term “shattered” loosely, consider- expected. While I realistically twins. The key difference between in front of the firing line. There are first shot was that if you don’t keep ing I barely chipped the disk, knew I wouldn’t hit all 25 targets, I us is that Stu is not into video five positions to shoot from and the the stock glued to your shoulder, it which flew on almost untouched). genuinely thought I had a better games; he breaks out the NHL discs come out in one of five pos- will do its very best to dislocate Nevertheless it was a hit and I chance than Stuart. I guess that, series on occasion, but there’s no sible directions; the order is ran- your shoulder. Pain, and my knew I had this shooting thing similar to how playing with an question that he’s not the office dom so you don’t know which instructor, are the best teachers, down cold. What followed was a Easy-Bake Oven doesn’t make you gamer. direction your target will be travel- and for the next half-hour I pro- spectacular failure to improve in Chef Ramsay, manipulating pixels Our hypothesis was simple: ling in. The discs come out perfect- ceeded to make all kinds of other, any discernible way. My final to discharge simulated weapons at someone who has spent over a ly straight, and at sharp angles to albeit less exciting, mistakes. One score was a whopping six hits out other pixels does not make you a month’s worth of time firing fake the left and right, (see diagram spot over, Stu seemed a bit more of 25 targets, exactly half that of weapons specialist. guns will outshoot a person who above) with the angled targets on track, listening to the advice of my colleague, Stu, who landed a Regardless of how I finished, hasn’t. With this in mind, Stuart being the most difficult to hit. his coach and looking like he’s 12 on his score card. The lesson I my trip to the shooting range was and I set out for the Crumlin My weapon of choice was a pin- playing the lead role in Rush Hour learned, besides not to trash talk enormously entertaining. Having Sportsmen’s Association to show tail 12 gauge shotgun with a side 2. My strategy was a little less quite so much, was that a virtual never shot a real gun before, it was up the seasoned veterans with my loading mechanism. Despite my effective as I would yell “PULL” simulation has very little correla- fantastic to have an opportunity to intense skills. disappointment in not having a and then fire the second I saw a tion to the real world. While you shoot at targets with instruction The club is located just east of pump shotgun (and my total igno- flash of orange. may be able to hit bullseye every from the club members. the city on Gore Road. Signs at the rance as to the distinctions between Finally, on the fifth shot, I shat- single time in the 25-metre target Check out the Crumlin entrance warn that you’re entering them), I was excited to display my tered the target (though I use the shooting portion of Xbox’s Beijing Sportsmen’s Association at 3384 a firing range, though from a kilo- superior abilities. Stuart was given Gore Rd. or online at crumlin.org. metre in any direction you could a similar model, also with side just follow the popping sounds. In loading action. the car on our way to the club, we We stepped up to firing posi- chatted about how cool this was tions with Stu in position 1 and me going to be, we talked about get- in 2. At this point I realized that ting shot and we told stories about Stu looked a lot more badass than people getting shot. We were set. me with his aviators and a shotgun Upon arrival, we registered in and I decided it was time to show the clubhouse and headed outside him who’s boss. to observe the marksmen who were Sometime between the lesson on already on the field. We got to be proper gun positioning and the first part of a ‘trap-shooting’ foursome, target being fired, I began to have which involves firing at small misgivings about how hard this orange discs that are launched

CREDIT: FANSHAWE ATHLETICS Fanshawe College claimed their third straight Steve Blundy Invitational trophy on November 8, going undefeated in the tournament. They started off the tournament with round-robin wins over Humber College (5-2) and Sheridan College (6-3). They shut out St. Lawrence College-Cornwall by a 4-0 score before defeating St. Lawrence College-Brockville 5-2 in the final to claim the trophy. With the win, Fanshawe guaranteed themselves a berth in the OCCCR Men’s Hockey Championships hosted by Durham College on March 21 and 22. 21 Volume 45 Issue No. 14 November 26, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ SPORTS&LEISURE Zipping along in the BMW M5

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If you’re looking for an everyday luxury sedan that offers you all the gadgets in the world, a BMW 5 Series is a good place to start. The current generation 5 Series (also known as F10) has been around for two years now, and has proven to be a very accomplished and well- rounded vehicle. The number of these I see on the road clearly indi- cates that the buying public has warmed up nicely to this model. However, those who want a 5 Series with more power have always lusted after the M5 version. In the past, the M5 was the fastest, most powerful version of the 5 Series, and they always had a tweaked normally aspirated motor. While the new M5 remains the fastest and most powerful version of the current 5 Series, its engine is CREDIT: BMW very different from anything BMW A look inside the BMW M5, a car that meshes luxury with power. has stuck in the M5’s engine bay before. Open the hood and you’ll predecessor. Considering I aver- faster. Shifting is still either done I put the blame on its weight. The melts the kilometres away. It is find a 4.4-litre V8 that features two aged just 12.3 litres/100 km in my automatically or via steering wheel new M5 has a curb weight of 1,990 truly a wonderful grand tourer, as it twin-scroll turbo chargers. The end week, in reality I think it is 50 per mounted paddle-shifters. kg, which, no matter how you look should be since this car has a base result is power, and lots of it. How cent more efficient than the car it I have driven many cars with at it, is a lot. That is going to affect price of $101,500 (my very well much power, you ask? How does replaces. double-clutch gearboxes, some its ability to swap direction, equipped tester was listed at 560 hp and 500 lb/ft of torque I think the big reason why the good (Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution because while it has a superb chas- $115,500). sound to you? new car is so efficient is because X SST), some not so good (Porsche sis, excellent suspension geometry Also, like all 5 Series sedans, I Trust me, the power numbers the new turbo-charged engine is 911 PDK), but I have found none and big fat tires (265/35 ZR20 in wish it had more leg room for rear feel as good as they sound, because smaller and when not being pushed that were better than the one found front, 295/30 ZR20 in rear), the seat passengers, and I wish the dri- this is one explosively quick car. is not working hard to push you in the new M5 (same transmission laws of physics will always win. vetrain produced more mechanical Zero to 100 km/h is gone in just 4.4 down the road. When speed is is also featured in the new M6). So while it can handle twisty symphony. seconds, zero to 200 km/h is dealt demanded, the twin-scroll turbos As a high-performance luxury roads, it is happier when you show The 5 Series I have always liked with in just 13 seconds, and if you show no lag and spin up quickly to missile, the new M5 is hard to beat. it a clear, straight stretch of tarmac is the one that has a chassis taken keep your foot buried a little hurl you down the road. Its new But what about the handling? Is and release the turbos. Trust me, from the larger 7 Series. I’m talking longer, it will head-butt its speed gearbox will also help with its fuel it still the king of twisty roads? this car can get you in a lot of trou- about the 5 Series GT. It’s not the limiter at 250 km/h (remove the economy. My answer has to be yes and no. ble with the law in a very short prettiest car on the road, but it is limiter and it’ll be much faster). The old M5 used a seven-speed, While there is no such thing as a time. practical, comfortable, spacious As good as the performance single-clutch manumatic gearbox, poor-handling BMW (and trust me, When you are not igniting the and loaded with technology. Now numbers are, what really impresses which was clunky and jerky to use. the handling limits of the new M5 turbos, the M5 is like any other 5 if only BMW comes out with an me is that this new M5 is (accord- The new M5 also has seven gears, are far beyond what a normal per- Series, which is a wonderful family M5 GT, I think it would be the ing to BMW) 30 per cent more but now features a double-clutch son can handle), the new model car that rides comfortable and just most ideal car in the world. fuel-efficient than its V10 powered transmission, which is not only a doesn’t feel as nimble as some of makes you feel good. No matter lot smoother but also shifts much its older variants. how far you have to go, the M5 just Beckham leaves North America; takes hair, not influence

players that are outside of their salary cap. FANSHAWE FC Becks landed in the league with MARTY THOMPSON a few other popular players, giving sensandsoccerfan@hot- the league some star power and mail.com twitter: @martythompson_ pushing it into the mainstream. Meanwhile, the league started to Speculation of David Beckham gain an online presence. In North leaving the L.A. Galaxy has finally America, the sport needed the become a reality as Beckham has Internet to thrive, as traditional announced that his career in U.S forms of media were not giving the Major League Soccer will end with league any recognition. The MLS the December 1 MSL Cup against originally thrived by content made Houston. available online by fans, the league He has been around since 2007 and teams. What Beckham did was (completing six seasons), and was give these fans a voice through his a groundbreaking signing for the exposure; he uncovered a group of league. His wealth, fame and talent talented athletes that are now often has won the hearts of men and accounted for in sportscasts and women (but especially women) newspapers across the globe. across this continent, and helped And finally, he was still an put the U.S. League on the map. It amazing player when he arrived on doesn’t hurt that he’s married to North American turf. He made Los former Spice Girl and supermodel Angeles an absolute powerhouse in Victoria Beckham, either. the league. L.A. has made three out When he joined in 2007, the of the last four playoff finals, and league had 13 teams and was won the regular season champi- CREDIT: REUTERS beginning to grow. Teams were onships twice. For three years David Beckham gives himself an ovation, which only reaffirms our suspicion of his narcissistic tendencies. starting to build on local fan bases straight they were first in the and becoming increasingly stable. Western Conference (that ended pable skills just seem to get better ting up players for prime opportu- sue another ‘challenge,’ as he put It was the right time for the league this year). with age. As a foreign and experi- nities throughout the years. He fin- it. Wherever he goes, Golden Balls to implement the ‘Designated Beckham’s popularity may put enced midfielder in the MLS, he ished second in assists last season won’t have a greater effect than he Player Rule’ – a rule that would him at a disadvantage as everyone brings creativity to the game that and proved to still have great free has had on this previously barren soon be called the ‘Beckham Rule’ pays close attention to how he no one else has. He’s a smart team- kick sensibility. wasteland of North American soc- because it allows teams to sign plays the game, but his unstop- mate and amazing playmaker, set- Beckham says he’d like to pur- cer. 22 SPORTS&LEISURE Volume 45 Issue No. 14 November 26, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

Toronto Blue Jays fixation gets amped up

VICTOR KAISAR INTERROBANG I thought this would be the best time to finally write about the Toronto Blue Jays. Yes, I’ve put this piece off for a number of weeks, but the buzz that surrounds the Blue Jays makes me want to write this piece as soon as possible. For baseball fans in Canada, whether you live in downtown Toronto, minutes from the Rogers Centre, or out in Halifax, or maybe even in Vancouver, the Toronto Blue Jays are Canada’s baseball team. I’ve been told and read for myself that the team is awful, but then the events of the past few weeks unfolded. John Farrell left for Boston, Mike Aviles was sent to the Cleveland Indians, the Jays acquired Maicer Izturis… and then the big one. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard about the mammoth 12-player trade between the Blue Jays and the Miami Marlins. On November 14, Toronto acquired pitchers Josh Johnson and Mark Buehrle, short- stop José Reyes, utility man Emilio CREDIT: SPORTSNET.CA Bonifacio, and catcher John Buck Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos (right) introduces new manager John Gibbons at the Rogers Centre. for pitcher Henderson Alvarez, infielders Yunel Escobar and season. I’m not saying the team hiring than I’ve had in any,” Like I mentioned, I’m not a Jays playoffs in the post-season. Adeiny Hechavarria and prospects. will definitely make it to the World Anthopoulos said emphatically fan and I don’t see myself hopping So really, if you’re a Jays fan, Miami fans were furious at this Series, nor am I saying I’ve during the November 20 media on the bandwagon any time soon. you’re in for some exciting times. seemingly lopsided trade and, on become a Jays fan overnight, I’m conference announcing Gibbons as Some of us expected the Los Just hope the team brings the same the other side of the spectrum, Jays just saying that there is hope at last. manager. “I can sleep like a baby at Angeles Angels to be genuine excitement to the season next year. fans were ecstatic. The team’s fan The other big announcement night because I know it’s the right World Series contenders after they If they do, Jays fans, you might base has also been whipped into a made so far this off-season for the decision.” Clearly Anthopoulos is added Albert Pujols and C.J. just have something to cheer about frenzy of excitement after the sign- Jays was the hiring – or, rather, the convinced that Gibbons is the right Wilson, but they never made the next fall. ing of free agent Melky Cabrera. re-hiring – of manager John guy to lead the new Jays team next Rightly so, because when you Gibbons. The hiring of Gibbons by season. look at it from a Canadian perspec- Blue Jays’ GM Alex Anthopoulos There are two sides to every tive, Canada’s MLB team finally was seen by fans as a weird one, coin, and some fans question the Summer glow in a can has a chance to do something in the given the availability of other big decision by the Jays’ front office. American League East Division. In name managers on the market. I’m going to remain unbiased, rays to your skin. These rays are a hockey-crazed country, baseball “I have more conviction in this though, and not tell you my stance. harmful because they cause your finally has a chance to shine next HEALTH HABIT OF cells to mutate and may lead to THE WEEK skin cancer. In contrast, generally, Fitness and Health a spray tan is sugar-based and does Promotion students not cause mutation of the cells. Show off your stuff at an OPA event Furthermore, the sugar that is building aspect of the sport now on whether you only want to attend Q. Is a spray tan a healthier absorbed through the skin is have the opportunity to display the morning pre-judging or if you option than a tanning bed? excreted via urine and so it is not their more sleek bodies in attempts want to also watch the evening A. A spray tan is a healthier harmful to the body. FUN AND FITNESS to earn a podium placement. show where the competitors actu- option than a tanning bed because Submitted by Kelsey Genttner, RICK MELO it does not involve the direct expo- Gillian Dwyer and Shenleighanne [email protected] Other events in the OPA wel- ally go through their fitness and come competitors of all ages, posing returns before being placed sure of harmful UVA and UVB Devereux. shapes and sizes, from Men’s accordingly. There are also give- The weekend of November 17 Juniors to Men’s Heavyweight to aways, professional guest appear- saw Centennial Hall play host to Women’s Heavyweight to ances and question-and-answer yet another Ontario Physique Women’s Short Class and beyond. seminars where up-and-coming Association event. The OPA is There are also the Natural OPA competitors and guests can pick fanshawe college Ontario’s governing organization events, which were started recently the pros’ brains. for bodybuilding, fitness, figure by International Federation of Ontario is arguably the body- and bikini events. If your ultimate BodyBuilders pro Stephanie building “mecca” of Canada. As athletics goal is to become a Canadian Worsfold in an attempt to allow the years go by, more people are Professional or an International avid anti-drug use believers to strut being health-conscious, and many basketball Professional, then you have to their stuff in a fair fashion. even take it to the next level and make your way through the OPA This year saw the return of my prepare for the OPA stage. Friday November 30 – vs Niagara ranks first. close friend Jose Campos Reales in Chances are, you have a few Women’s @ 6pm With 14 events being run in the Men’s Bodybuilding friends who have competed at one Men’s @ 8:30pm Ontario every year, the OPA is by Lightweight Division. After six point or another and have been to a Saturday December 1 –vs Canadore far the largest organization of its years off from competition and a show yourself. If you haven’t, and Men’s @ 2pm kind offered in Canada. For many very focused and determined you are looking for something new competitors, this is their chance for return, he reclaimed his title and is and exciting to attend, don’t hesi- volleyball a moment in the spotlight and more now aiming to move up the level- tate to check it out. You’ll get a importantly, it is their chance to ing ranks to compete at the taste for the quirky fitness commu- Saturday December 1 – vs Canadore land a sponsorship with the coun- Nationals. nity, and maybe you’ll even get Women’s @ 4pm try’s leading magazine and supple- Tickets to OPA events range inspired in the process. Men’s @ 6pm ment industries. However, like between $20 and $60, depending Sunday December 2 – vs Nippissing many sought-after professions, the Women’s @ 2pm chances of making it big in such a campus rec Men’s @ 12pm populated and popular community of athletes are few and far open rec between. Every Tuesday, Thursday, New to the mix of events in the and Sunday night from last few years is the Men’s 10pm till 12am. Physique category. For the longest time, it was the women who had the only opportunity to showcase the finely toned aesthetics they worked so hard for. Men who stay Fanshawe College Athletics away from the more bulky body- www.fanshawec.ca/athletics | j1034 | 519-452-4202 23 Volume 45 Issue No. 14 November 26, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ SPORTS&LEISURE

New year, new name for Fanshawe’s gym MELANIE ANDERSON been very fortunate, I’ve had more INTERROBANG than my share of hard-working, At the end of last season, dedicated players and I always feel Fanshawe’s men’s basketball that’s the key.” coach Glenn Johnston walked off Coach Johnston admitted he the court for the final time after 35 wasn’t always easy on his players. seasons with the team. But his “I always expected a lot from my legacy will stand strong as players, maybe more than they Fanshawe College will rename the thought they were capable of ... I J Gym in his name. like things done the way I like During half-time of Fanshawe’s things done ... Coaching is one of game against Canadore College on those deals, where, you know, as December 1, a sign will be they always say, ‘to thine own self revealed renaming the gym “The be true,’ so it probably wasn’t for Glenn Johnston Athletic Centre.” everybody, but it was the only way After the game, there’s a reception I knew was comfortable for me, so taking place at Oasis ($25 per per- that’s the way it went.” son) and a dinner to be held in Durocher said his personality Forwell Hall ($100 per person), and coaching abilities were a suc- where many of Johnston’s friends, cessful combination on the court. family and former players will “He’s a character, that’s the best come to celebrate. The proceeds way I can describe him. It’s either from the event will help fund bas- black and white – there’s no grey ketball scholarships at Fanshawe. in him. He says what he wants to “I know the committee was say, but he got his message across looking at it for his long tenure to a lot of players and alumni that here, one of the longest in the played on the basketball teams.” OCAA, and thought it’d be a nice Johnston was a basketball player gesture to do,” said Ernie himself, playing at Beck, a former Durocher, athletic officer at London high school, and moving Fanshawe. on to play for Fanshawe. “Glenn’s “Well, it’s a terrific honour, a very competitive person,” said totally unexpected … it’s a great Durocher. “He played sports and honour and I’m very flattered,” all of the sports that he played he said Johnston. excelled in and it kinda shows Coach Johnston reached great when he coaches.” success over his career at The retirement doesn’t come Fanshawe; “We’ve won many after any particular incident, “I Ontario Championships, I think it’s mean it was the right time, 35 years 12 Ontario Championships that is a long time. I think it was time to he’s won. But he won two National give somebody else a whack at it, it CREDIT: FANSHAWE ATHLETICS Championships back in the early wasn’t any one thing. I retired with Former Fanshawe men’s basketball head coach Glenn Johnston will be honoured on December 1 during halftime ’80s, that’s quite the feat,” said Andy Campbell and Jordan Dixon of the men’s basketball game. The gym will be re-christened The Glenn Johnston Athletic Centre. Johnston put Durocher. – they were two of my favourite away his whistle for the final time last March. “They were a very special players – and it seemed like a good bunch,” said Johnston. “They were time to go,” he said. Johnston agreed, “Tony’s had continues to work as a property tage – all good news.” very dedicated, very hard working This season, Tony Marcotullio success in high school and I’m sure manager for Southside Group, but For tickets for the post-game and tough enough to win, you left H.B Beal Secondary and took he’ll have success here, yeah, I is taking much more time for him- reception and evening celebration don’t get that many dedicated play- the reins as head coach of the think the program’s in capable self. “I’m taking it a lot easier, it’s dinner, visit ers all at once very often and we Falcons. “He’s a tough one to hands, absolutely.” amazing how you find things to do www.fanshawec.ca/coach. For were fortunate we didn’t have any replace but we’re very fortunate to Although Johnston admitted when you’re not going from 5 to 7 more information, get in touch big injuries that would’ve taken us have a fellow who’s renowned in he’ll miss the personal relation- p.m. every night and not travelling with Judith Smith at jsmith2@fan- out of it.” high school basketball, Tony ships he gained with his players, on weekends. I’m enjoying it shawec.ca or call 519-452-4430 Those two seasons weren’t the Marcotullio, and he’s doing a great he’s been enjoying the time off. He absolutely, more time at my cot- ext. 4750. only ones he was proud of. “I have job,” said Durocher. Fanshawe goes stick to stick with local police

CONSTANTIN AYR own coming from Matt Mezenberg pace to it. We are definitely look- FANSHAWE ATHLETICS and Brad Yeo. Brendan Merritt of ing forward to it next year.” It was a thrilling game full of Brantford scored with less than a It was only the first loss the end-to-end action with an exciting minute remaining in the period and Fanshawe team has had through finish as the Fanshawe College Fanshawe went into the first inter- five games so far this season which men’s hockey team faced off mission with a 3-2 lead. has already included winning the against the London Police Service The second period was a hard prestigious Steve Blundy Select team on November 13 at battle with the lone goal coming Tournament in Oakville the week Stronach Arena. with only a second on the clock prior for the third year in a row. The game was played in support from Dylan Thomas of Lambeth to That tournament win guaranteed of the United Way of London- give Fanshawe a 4-2 lead going them a spot in OCCCR men’s Middlesex and featured the best into the third period of play. hockey championship hosted by players from the London Police The London Police Select turned Durham College on March 21 and Service, including several with up the volume in the third period 22 professional hockey experience, with a goal only 10 seconds into “I’m really proud of the way our taking on Fanshawe. the period from Chris Triemstra to team is coming together,” said Eric The game also had another fun narrow the deficit to one. Three Collins, Fanshawe College head twist as the leaders of both organi- power plays, including an extended hockey coach. “We’ve had some zations stepped behind the bench 4-on-3 advantage, were too much pretty good teams in my four years to take roles as honorary head for Fanshawe as Brandon McCoy coaching at Fanshawe and this CREDIT: FANSHAWE ATHLETICS coaches. London Police Chief Brad scored with 4:18 left to tie up the team will certainly stack up Fanshawe forward Dylan Thomas skates in for a breakaway on London Duncan and Fanshawe College game. amongst the best of them in terms Police Goalie Jon Wickens with defenceman Tom Policelli close behind. President Dr. Howard Rundle The London Police continued to of character.” The London Police Select team went on to win the game by a score of 5- faced off against each other for the ride the momentum swing with a “I’m very proud of the sense of 4 to claim the inaugural Fanshawe College Community Cup. first Fanshawe College goal with 1:37 remaining in the responsibility this team has when it Community Cup. The event raised game from Fraser Smith to seal the comes to their College and sur- son with the Fanshawe men’s said. “It was great to see everyone $500 for the United Way of victory and the first annual rounding community. I had a play- hockey program, said after the come together to help us fundraise London-Middlesex. Fanshawe College Community er before the game hand me a hat game he was very proud. The for such a great cause as the United The Falcons came out flying as Cup. with money the team had collected Respiratory Therapy student said Way.” Aaron Dartch of London scored “Overall it was a really good amongst themselves to give to the the players didn’t need to be “As a team I think we played less than three minutes into the game for us,” said Craig Brown, United Way. That’s the kind of reminded how important this event well. We’re looking forward to game and then again four minutes the London Police Select captain. stuff we’re trying to instill in our was. continuing to play at this level and later to give the Falcons an early 2- “Momentum really shifted for us in guys here and I was proud to see “The boys really appreciated the in the rest of our tournaments on 0 lead. The London Police Selects the third period.” it.” support from not only the College, our way to the championship.” battled back with two goals of their “The game really had a quick Ryan Johnson, in his second sea- but also the local community,” he