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Women in Islam • page 2 Nursing Profile • page 5 Big John Bates • page 10 Syncronized Skating • page 14 Citizens cry out for safer crosswalk on the left side of the ramp and pavement markings on the ramp. “It’s better now but it’s still lacking,” said first-year Nursing student, Stephanie Wiechnik. “It needs to be safer.” The Citizens for Safe Passageway believe the overpass is a long-term solution to an ongoing problem and would eliminate any safety concerns for pedestrians and motorists. “I would do this for my own son, I would definitely do this for someone else’s son,” said Art Roesler, Adam’s father. The group has been petitioning residents for more than two weeks and will present the petition, which to date boasts more than 2,000 signatures, to city council Monday. Many students at Lethbridge Community College, some who reside on the Westside, have mixed reactions to the plan. “I think it is a good step but it won’t solve all the issues,” said Modderman. “A lot of drivers are distracted. They have cell phones, other drivers and the sun to worry about and pedestrians are the least of most of their concerns.” For some, the current upgrades are simply not enough. “It’s a blind corner, especially when Photo by Anne-Marie Jackson going up and the sun is in your eyes, Laureen and Art Roesler, parents of 23-year-old Adam Roesler, lay flowers at the sight where their son was killed by a car at a there is no way you are going to see Whoop-Up Drive crosswalk in August. The family is petitioning for safer passageway at the westside junction. anybody,” said upgrading student Adam Hogg. All citizens are encouraged to Death prompts students to assist petition for a safe overpass come and voice their opinions at city council. Amber Lonie Friday to highlight their intentions to “They seem to be oblivious to The petition is currently being Endeavour Staff rally for an overpass for pedestrians to pedestrians. A couple of times, I had to distributed on local Westside businesses safely cross the merging and exiting run to be safe.” Changes to pedestrian crosswalks on as well as schools throughout the city. traffic lanes from Whoop-Up Drive to This area has seen improvements Whoop-Up Drive, where 23-year-old University Drive. in the last couple of years including Adam Roesler was killed in August, have “I just learned to be very cautious a pedestrian button located on the made an impact with motorists but not because drivers don’t even notice you,” approaches to the crosswalk and See follow-up in the enough to silence a new advocacy group, said Liana Modderman, a Lethbridge new signage for the pedestrian speed Citizens for Safe Passageway. Endeavour Nov. 29 resident who frequently uses the reduction zone. The group will hold a news conference crosswalks. Additional advance warning flashers THE NEW Friday, Nov. 24 Student Appreciation Troll Rugby Keg Party Night $1.00 Highballs Fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 25 75 cent draft Cheap drinks $10 = 1 cent draft mugs 8-10 p.m. 202 - 5 St. S ... 328-6099 25 cent wings Prizes! November 22, 2006 News Page 2 In Brief Early retirement The application process for the Early Retirement Initiative recently closed at the end of October. College staff recieved 72 submissions, a lot more than anticipated. An e-mail sent out by LCC President Tracy Edwards, said staff in the Human Resources Department are working to validate eligibility Deans and other supervisory staff are considering the impact of the potential departure of staff that has applied. Final decisions on early retirement will be made by December and the college is looking at funding options to maximize the number they will be able to award. Early retirement incentives may be granted to all LCC employees with the following objectives. To facilitate human resources planning and renewal in the college; to reduce salary costs to the college over a period of time; to facilitate early Hala Higgy (left) and Laila Ali were speakers at the Women in Islam presentation. Photo by Tony Clarke retirement for staff member who desire it; to increase staffing flexability; to increase opportunities for promotion for existing staff to facilitate succession Islamic women speak out planning, if feasible. The final decision to approve or deny Tony Clarke thing to wear a hijab where as here, if I diamond, protecting them whatever way an application will be made by the Endeavour Staff am walking to school, I get stared at.” they can,” said Ali. “The media is always president of the college “We do stick out and I believe it has trying to cover what is going on in the Muslim women have more rights to do with the curiosity of people, but Muslim world from the way men deal within the Islamic world than those there have been issues where my friend with women. And of coarse when you proposed in the Western media, a was called a terrorist and other racial have an action, the bad action is always Harvest Hoedown Univerisity of Lethbridge students group comments,” she said. “Overall, it is not noticed and the media attack this so it is explains. The Harvest Hoedown held at LCC bad, it’s just easier to wear it back home.” unfortunate.” “I don’t blame people for thinking the on Nov. 3 at the DA Electric Barn was a Husam Ali took a male perspective, Simple gestures can often be way they do, the media has created a lot huge success. addressing issues like forced marriage misconstrued. Muslim men and women of mislead information about us, so we The event sold 214 tickets and and divorce during his speech. do not shake hands with each, nor do are here to clarify these issues,” said Hala was able to raise $6,300 for entrance “Not every place in the Muslim world, they pray side by side. This is not a Higgy, a member of the Community of scholarships for the fall semester. This force their daughters into marriage,” said sign of dominance but rather, as Ali Discovering Islam. was an increase in success from the Ali. “It does still happen, but this practice explained, they do not shake hands so Higgy spoke candidly about common inaugural event last year that made is changing because today’s generation one cannot show advantage over the misconceptions about Muslim women to $5,000. of Muslim women know their rights and other. In Islam, the women pray behind more than 20 people during the Women “The primary objective is to celebrate in Islam no one has the right to force the man, not because she is less, just to in Islam presentation at the University of the agriculture industry in southern marriage.” show respect to the lady not having to Lethbridge Saturday. Alberta, we succeeded in that it was a Ali said in the case of divorce in Islam, bend over in front of the man. For Higgy, one misconception is the great party,” said committee member there are more consequences for the man “Men and women are equal; there use and meaning behind the traditional Vince Ellert. “The people that attended rather than the woman. are just physical and psychological headscarf known as a hijab. recognized that this is a vital industry to “He has to financially provide for the differences,” said Laila Ali, who spoke on “Many religions in the world believe our economy and were in the mood to woman and the rest of the family,” he women’s responsibilities and rights. “It in covering up, Islam didn’t invent it, just celebrate. Everyone I talked to said they said. “It is easier for the women. All that is important for everyone to know that endorsed the idea,” she said. “The hijab is had a good time and would come again is required of her is to give back whatever Muslim women have the right to vote, a sign of modesty and self-respect. By me next year.” gift was given to her by her husband at birth control, education, keeping their dressing with my hijab, I am respected The auction had a selection of 12 marriage.” name and choosing or asking someone for my personality and inner beauty, men decorated cows and a couple of roosters, Despite public opinion Muslim men to marry them. A woman has to protect talk to you differently showing more with over half of them created by local cannot just walkout on a marriage, he herself, her home, family and husband’s respect.” high school and elementary students. said adding Muslim women have the wealth.” Higgy said the reaction she gets from “If we can do a repeat performance same right as men to ask for a divorce Laila enforced the point that women in people in the west compared to back in next year the committee will be very and are not treated less than men. Islam must continue to be educated and her homeland, is quite different. happy. “Men in Islam treat the women like a know they are considered equal to men. “Back home it is obviously a common News Page 3 November 22, 2006 Students have designs Oberg outlines platform on Christmas giving on post-secondary Kelly Burke Ashlee Heron Endeavour Staff Endeavour Staff Lyle Oberg, Conservative leadership Lethbridge Community College candidate, outlined his platform for Interior Design students began their education at LCC on Thursday. Christmas giving early, volunteering “There are three planks in my platform their skills to the Bank of Montreal when it comes to education,” said Oberg, Homes for the Holidays fundraiser for a former minister of learning. Kids Help Phone. His first plank is to increase spots in Four Lethbridge homes, which were post-secondary schools so people can Photo by Anne-Marie Jackson open for viewing Sunday, were decorated have more access to education. His plan entirely by 12 first- and second-year is to increase the spots by 30,000 by Lyle Oberg speaks to students at LCC on Thursday. students. 2012. He believes that Alberta needs to “Having the students was a godsend,” build more infrastructure and utilize the said Bernie Kavanagh, volunteer event buildings it already has. The third plank is Oberg’s favourite. organizer. Oberg’s plan to utilize the “I want to make loans available to This year marked the fifth annual infrastructure already in Alberta is to every student despite their parents Homes for the Holidays, and the second Photo by Kelly Burke introduce a trimester school year. support,” he said. He is in favor of the year LCC students had been involved. Volunteer, Deanna Siewert poses with a “Right now there are four months idea that students must be accountable “One thing that has helped over tree, decorated by LCC Interior Design of the year that schools are not being for part of their education costs, but students. the last two years is having the LCC utilized,” said Oberg. He pointed out that making loans more readily available will students,” said Kavanagh. “Having the homeowner.” some students would rather have their increase the number of people that enter college on board means the students pick The students spent 20-30 hours on four months off in the winter and some post-secondary. up the decorations, decorate and bring this project and they will receive school students could possibly go to school all Oberg feels it is important for college- them back, making it more convenient credit as well as having photos for their year. aged people to vote. for the suppliers.” portfolios. “I wouldn’t recommend it, but you “Your future is just starting. The LCC students became involved last “Some of them have been at houses for could do it,” joked Oberg. decisions you make affect the rest of your year when Kavanagh was looking into two full days,” said Kavanagh. The second plank in Oberg’s education life.” the possibility of using show homes “Money raised is going towards platform has to do with excellence. To be eligible to vote in the upcoming instead of lived-in-homes for the event. making sure that when kids reach out “I believe strongest in excellence,” he election a person first has to purchase a She was told students decorated the show there is a professional counselor there said. He wants to encourage excellence membership. Currently there are only homes as part of their hands-on-learning to take their call,” said Sheryl Hayes, by remitting tuition to the top five or 10 400,000 members. and might be interesting in helping her. regional director for Kids Help Phone. per cent of students in their final year of “This leadership election is Kavanagh then got in contact with Leona Kids Help Phone is a national, a program. incredibly important to you,” he said. Rousseau, Interior Design program bilingual, 24-hour, toll-free phone “I am a firm believe that we need “Governments don’t succeed, people leader. and web counseling service for people goals,” said Oberg. succeed.” “When the students first came to meet between the ages of five and 20. People with us they didn’t know where they over the age of 21 can also call to get stood but when they found out it was help finding the counseling services they their show, they were very, very happy,” need. said Kavanagh. Christmas is one of the busiest times of Students came into the homes, studied the year for Kids Help Phone, said Hayes. the floor plans and then went shopping, “Kids can’t go to school to get away picking out decorations from suppliers from their problems,” said Hayes. “Or that matched the current decor of the if there has been a death it is harder home. during the holidays. Also if children “This year one house is a traditional are sick they have a direct line from the Christmas home,” said Kavanagh. “The Children’s Hospital.” Jasmine Room had fancier stuff, so we Calls to the Kids Help Phone have matched it so it would blend in with the tripled in the last year reaching over one home decor.” million calls. Certain rooms of the homes were Money raised through Homes for selected by the homeowners to be the Holidays goes towards paying decorated. approximately 125 professional “One home will have the living room, counselors specializing in child dining room and master bedroom and psychology. another may only have the kitchen or This year, the Jasmine Room, The dining room,” said Kavanagh. Bay and Interior Homes supplied “It is whatever is convenient for the decorations. November 22, 2006 Editorial Page 4

Editors: Mark Hallman Michelle Cavers

Endeavour Staff Should Hussein hang? Publisher Anne Raslask Two wrongs won’t ever make a right Editors Anne-Marie Jackson At the beginning of the month, the crimes he committed while than possible that there would Melissa Johnson Saddam Hussein was sentenced in power. be retaliation from Hussein’s to death by hanging. On one hand, Hussein’s death followers after his death. Advertising Managers He was tried for crimes against would be the ultimate justice for Killing Hussein seems to be Kelly Burke humanity in an Iraqi court, but the Iraqi people he tortured for simply resorting to the tactics he Calin Yablonski some people feel the verdict was used for so long. It’s merely an Business Managers influenced by the United States. opportunity to exact a measure Melissa Wiebe The verdict and sentence has Embarrassing Hussein of revange on a loathsome tirant. Nina Pudwell sparked a divided response. As a military man Hussein would won’t take away the years Promotions Managers While many around the world of torture and death have preferred to face the firing are celebrating the sentence, squad but, probably more as an Kendra Borgen others are worried that the he caused; it won’t put embarrassment, he is facing the Brooke Watson execution of Hussein will only families, lives or a country hangman’s noose. Circulation encourage more violence in Iraq. back together. Embarrassing Hussein won’t Meghan Marchuk The European Union take away the years of torture Graphics Managers welcomed the verdict but said and death he caused; it won’t Kassie Sutter that Hussein should not be put so long. put families, lives or a country Shantel Cordeiro to death. But, thousands of Iraqis On the other hand, it is back together. showed they were supportive possible that Hussein is more So go ahead, hang Hussein. Photo Editors of the decision by dancing and dangerous dead. But someone has to be there Jess Moekerk singing in the streets. He certainly wasn’t alone to protect a vulnerable country Ashlee Heron So finally, Hussein is paying for in his reign of terror. It’s more afterwards. Technicians Martina Emard Bilingualism not a fair trade Advisors Peter Scott When Canadians question province and yet they are split stage? In all honesty, French is Anne Raslask the need for bilingualism across between individualism and becoming a minority among Canada, often the first barrier is equality. While the French and the multi-cultural society we “The Endeavour is published 18 the financial cost. English shared the foundation of pride ourselves on, and their times during the academic year by In 2001, the Minister of Canada’s growth, the changing squabbles and separatist students in the Print Journalism and Health amended the pest demographics now cater to ideologies simply aren’t winning Advertising/Public Relations pro- control product regulations, a variety of ethnic cultures, them any points with other grams. Stories, photos and adver- tisements are produced as part of implementing bilingual labeling all deserving of their own provinces. the academic program and are not on pest control products under personalized packaging. In 2001 Statistics Canada noted representative of the opinions of the the Official Languages Act. The Canadians pride themselves on that of the more than 33 million Board of Governors of Lethbridge cost to this industry alone was their multiculturalism and many Canadians, the number of people Community College, its directors, of- estimated at about $26 million have prospered financially and who spoke French on a regular ficers, employees, agents or repre- sentatives.” over a five-year period. socially through their experience basis in their homes was one- here. So, why would we support third that of English speaking Endeavour Office: TE3225 a billion-dollar project for a residents – about 6 million of 19 Phone: 320-3582 group that cannot decide million respectively. Fax: 317-3582 No one wants to play [email protected] fair with a province that whether it wants to accept our Furthermore, only about [email protected] isolates themselves and differences as a cornerstone of 107,000 Canadians actually our nation? Minority groups are speak French and English on a can’t decide if they’re on growing all the time but it would daily basis; compared to about the same national team. be impossible for Canada to post 420,000 who speak English and a LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Japanese, Italian or Ukranian on non-official language. every street corner, clothing tag When you have to jump Submissions to Letters to the Editor Money aside, it’s logical or milk carton. through hoops and spend should be exclusive to The Endeavour. To submit a letter, include name, address to question whether it’s a And yet it seems, through taxpayer’s dollars for a province and daytime phone number. Keep worthwhile venture to support history, we owe it to the French. that remains impartial to other letters under 250 words. The Endeavour an ethnic minority of which, in Should the Chinese, who were cultures; it’s almost impossible to reserves the right to edit for length, taste 1996, more than 49 per cent exiled and suffered through embrace their demands without and clarity. would rather separate than the Second World War, not westerners feeling they should E-mail: amalgamate and embrace be considered deserving? be getting something in return. [email protected] cultural barriers such as What about the millions When it comes down to language. of immigrants who have it, no one wants to play fair Fax: 403-317-3582 Separatists have battled accepted this nation as their with a province that isolates through three referendums own, and worked to make it a themselves and can’t decide if The Endeavour Office: TE3225 to gain control over their own presence on the international they’re on the same team. Do not send attachments. Features Page 5 November 22, 2006

Editors: Mark Hallman Michelle Cavers Editors: Amber Lonie & Kacey Lucas LCC Nursing program healthy for students Jeff Wiebe very high tech,” says Heinrich. Endeavour Staff Students are able to react to situations they might not otherwise encounter in Lethbridge Community College has training. been training future nurses since 1971 “You may go through your entire and with a 100 per cent employment training and never see a person having rate, it’s safe to assume the course will a heart attack. We can make Bonnie and continue well into the future. Clyde have a heart attack every hour,” “Every student that graduates from says Heinrich. this program and passes their national In addition to providing experience exam has a job,” says Sheila Heinrich, for the students working directly with nursing program Leader. Bonnie and Clyde, the system allows “They may not immediately get a full- other nursing students to watch from a time job, and they may not immediately side room. go to the area of nursing that they This way, they can learn from the want, but there is a job for every single mistakes and successes of their peers. graduate of the program.” “He is so realistic, he is so high fidelity This year, 316 students are enrolled in that you can mimic body responses the Nursing program. to good choices and bad choices very Many of these students will continue accurately,” says Heinrich. their education at the University of Local firefighters and paramedics Lethbridge after receiving their diploma. also undergo training with the dummy Nursing students can also choose to Photo by Jeff Wiebe to help them prepare for real-life enter the workforce after their two years Sheila Heinrich, the Nursing program leader, shows the dummy for hands-on learning. emergencies. at LCC. The Nursing program at LCC has However, beginning in 2010, all new Students practice at the clinics from “There is still some stigma around advantages over programs offered at nurses in Canada will be required to have September to April. guys who want to come into the other institutions, according to Heinrich. a degree. The college is considering offering nursing profession,” Heinrich says. “LCC’s advantage is that we’re small- The requirements have forced the spring-summer clinic time to help spread The Nursing program offers further town, so the students get to know their college to end its diploma-only nursing students out and lighten the load on the hands-on experience with Bonnie and instructors on a personal level. program in December 2007, meaning all system. Clyde, the life-like dummy that doubles The students have a relationship with students will continue on to university. “The pressure in the clinical right now as a male and female. fellow students that you wouldn’t see Much of the education that nursing is at a threshold,” says Heinrich, adding, It allows students to practice their as much in the bigger schools,” says students receive at LCC is hands-on and nursing is still a female-dominated reactions to real-world situations in a Heinrich. includes on-site clinical work. profession, with males making up about safe environment. “Relationships mean friendships, “You don’t teach a student nurse in a five per cent of students. “He talks, he breathes, he passes support, study groups. You can’t pay classroom, you teach a student nurse in a (simulated) urine, he has (simulated) for that; that’s part of being a small clinical environment,” says Heinrich. blood flowing through his veins, his institution.” tongue swells, his pupils dilate. He’s very, Shoeboxes give needy children a warm Christmas Lindsay Letcher student. “It was a very big part in Lethbridge and area. The church has picture and note from you, or anything school.” been helping with the drive for 10 years. you think the child would enjoy. Endeavour Staff “I think Operation Christmas Child “For every box we get, that is one But there are things you can’t put Each year, Operation Christmas Child is an awesome idea because it helps out more needy child getting an incredible in the shoebox such as anything that brings hope to millions of children little children that need our help.” gift for Christmas; probably the first gift will spoil, war-related toys,objects that all over the world through gift-filled According to an Operation Christmas ever,” said Brian Palsky, organizer of the freeze during shipping, as well as used shoeboxes. Child website, there were around 7.4 citywide shoebox drive. or damaged items, or anything deemed Nov. 13-17 was the annual shoebox million shoeboxes distributed in more “When filling a box you pick the harmful. drive and this year, the LCC Students than 95 countries last year. gender and then an age range,” said If you missed the deadline for Association received around 28 boxes. The University Drive Alliance Palsky. “Then buy items that would fit shoeboxes they can still be sent to: “I used to do one (shoebox) every Church in Lethbridge received 2,505 that age and gender.” Operation Christmas Child year in elementary school,” said Chantel shoeboxes (not including the boxes Some ideas for the shoeboxes include 20 Hopewell Way NE Grant, a first-year Interior Design from the Safeway stores) last year from toys, hygiene items, school supplies, a Calgary, AB T3J 5H5

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Students and staff showed their support for the United Way by purchasing raffle and 50/50 tickets Tuesday in the Centre Core. Two second-year Advertising and Public Relations students money arranged the event, which lasted about four hours. Prizes for the raffle included a one-night stay at the Leth- bridge Lodge, an Avon gift basket, green fees for Evergreen Golf Course and tickets to a lacrosse game. Half of the proceedes from the 50/50 draw was won by an entrant and the other half went to the United Way. matter Congratulations to all the winners.

Photos by Ashlee Heron November 22, 2006 Features Page 8 Students struggle with work, study balance Mark Randall assignments than I thought I would,” said finish and taking one or two courses I country hold part-time jobs. Meanwhile, Endeavour Staff Ian Maguire, first-year Environmental would,” he said. as recently as 2003, Statistics Canada Science student. Surveys of students with part-time discovered that 45 per cent of students Going through college can be hard for Like jobs are between the ages of 20 and 24 were not students. In many cases, they have found many, abundant in the labour force. a job to support themselves. Search Maguire and some are Interestingly, 13 per cent were not engines such as Google lead to sites such feels even being employed or attended school, while the as www.jobpostings.ca that offer part- that he conducted number of students that had part-time time jobs to students. wouldn’t in countries jobs was 12 per cent. Many students struggle with be able to outside The numbers may be low, but they schoolwork and jobs. A large number balance of North change all the time, as does general of students hold part-time jobs between work and America. opinion on issues such as this. semesters, some choose not to. school at A study Both choices however have their perks Due to the workload of student the same conducted and either way students will gain a wider courses, it is rare for full-time students to time. in Taiwan this amount of knowledge. obtain full-time employment. “If I was fall showed that For more information on the 2003 “A job would just add to the going back for one 40 per cent of college studies, go to www.youth.gc.ca. amount of work I do. I have a lot more more year after I Graphic by Calin Yablonski students in that Pick your own presents: use a registry Other than knowing you are about sake. Another rule, or guideline well not hopefully you get what you want. There’s to spend the rest of your life with so much a rule but a guideline, is that always the option of just discussing with your hubby-to-be, another great thing Wedding you should cut your registry down to your parents and in-laws about going in about weddings are registries. They are two or three places. This I can agree with, together for your dreamy, domesticated, fantastic. Belles because with my family we certainly devices, to avoid any type of tension In most places they give you this little don’t want to confuse anyone. Plus, you among family members. gun and you can go crazy scanning Melissa Johnson don’t want to look like a complete flake All in all registries are great. It gives items, or you can visit their store online ENDEAVOUR STAFF to the in-laws; like you can’t make up your guests the opportunity to buy you and click until you’ve pretty much your mind when it comes to making something they know you are going to bought out the store with other people’s information on where you are registered decisions. Come Christmas, you’ll end like and are not going to sell on eBay or money. to all that is invited. up with reindeer socks because you regift at another wedding. Now apparently there are some rules I’m sorry, but my poor mother can couldn’t make up your mind. My words of advice: get what you I was unaware of when it comes to barely remember to brush her hair in the When it comes to the bigger purchases need; don’t go too overboard and just wedding registries. morning before work, let alone tell all my like a fridge or a stove, maybe even a get the basics, because when you get into The number-one-rule being that it is guests where to go buy the toaster on our washer or dryer don’t feel bad for putting the more technical stuff, it’s going to be very tacky to put your registry cards in elaborate list of goodies. it on the registry. One person doesn’t the fun stuff you and your spouse-in- the wedding invitation. You are supposed This is definitely one registry rule that necessarily need to buy it; they can training get to argue about in a very large to rely on your family to relay the I am going to break, for convenience contribute to that big-ticket item and store in front of a large audience. myvoice Page 9 November 22, 2006

Editors: Mark Hallman Michelle Cavers

This is your myvoice page. You can send in your confessions, your thoughts, your pet peeves, almost anything, but tastefully done. We want to hear what you think. This is your paper. However the editors at the Endeavour reserve the right to edit for taste. All submissions can be sent to : HALLRATS Should Westerners [email protected] be more accepting of French culture? Why don’t the “hot” girls talk Drivers here suck! – that’s why I clicked the “my to the “hot” guys on the 1st floor friends only” button. tech wing, speak your mind, it Happy Birthday to me! “ might do you some good. Scissor Sisters are terrible. Yeah, it’s Hello girls in my ethic’s class, the one of To whoever wrote me the stop glaring at me! When you’re in the class, it’s the official letter complaining about the ac- like a cold breeze… it’s uncom- languages cessory I have on my Jeep: Grab K, It’s OK you have three giant fortable, irritating and makes and we need a sense of humour! If I choose to hickeys, the important thing is everyone crazy. to be more take them down, it will be be- that you found someone drunk diverse. cause of the anonymous threats enough to suck on your neck Smack that! Up on the floor. Mario Bruisedhead, first-year Criminal Justice of vandalism to my vehicle; it and ear lobe. Smack that! Give me some more. ” won’t be because it offends a few people. In the future, grab a Robert G. ... You’re so cheap, it’s Support bacteria – It’s the only “ set of your own and bring your unreal. culture some people have! concerns to me personally, don’t Yeah, because hide behind an unsigned letter. “I like hummingbirds.” When in doubt … *JAZZ they feel re- BC HANDS!* pressed. We are I have plenty of voices in my a French and If you have something to say, head. I’m writing this with a ginormis English culture don’t do it on myspace. Have the Lord of the Rings Pencil. I rule! we should guts to do it to my face. You’re You don’t have to answer EV- honour that. just lame if you whine about it ERY question, you don’t have to You broadcast boys made an on the Internet. stay after every class to suck up, amazing anchorman on Hallow- Amanda Mcmahon, and you don’t have to quote the een. first-year Upgrading I think everyone could learn Globe and Mail everyday! a thing or two from the Dixie When my “Lundy lundy bridge ” Chicks! Go see shut up and sing! Remember, remember the fifth comes down,” that’s when the “ of November. ‘ship’ can come in. Yeah, there is not The next person that calls me much around. I EMO is going to suffer a very I know it’s hard to remember, I wonder if your name is Seth. don’t think the horrible payback – EMOthar but can everyone please flush federal govern- (buahaha!) the toilets. Do you just leave ment makes it them when you’re at home? I love CORPSE BRIDE! The land a requirement Colin – You’re sexy! Yucky. of the dead sounds so FUN! anymore. Marc Myer, Buying a gym pass = $60 Feel the vibe! Dance to the OJ Simpson is an IDIOT and so second-year Conservation NOT GOING ONCE = PRICE- music in your soul! is the publishing company that Enforcement LESS! took him on. ” You can’t even say suck with- “ I’m getting adopted! Yay! out people giving you a dirty Who would pay $3,000 for a I think we’re look. game system that is only going doing enough. Take my advice – set ups don’t to last for five years. Eastern culture work. You know it’s a good night should do more. when three bouncers carry you Facebook is the new myspace! If the crosswalk says walk, out of the bar, eh K. that’s usually an indicator you Deb is the “THE MARK.” Russel Ogden, fourth-year General Studies should stop driving and let me Myspace is for creeps! Don’t cross the street. e-mail my blogs to your “friends” ” November 22, 2006 Entertainment Page 10

Editors: Mark Hallman Michelle Cavers Editors: Mark Randall & Michelle Cavers Big bad burlesque Michelle Cavers Endeavour Staff Flamethrowers, a belly dancer, bur- lesque dancers and an upright bass are all the important ingredients of a Big John Bates performance. The band consider themselves as garage blues or rockabilly, but since these genres of music aren’t well known they say they are a mix between The Stray Cats and the White Stripes. “We are a show band, I like to consider us the overall entertainment package,” Bates said. With this being their second time per- forming in Lethbridge, John Bates, the leader of the band was pleased to play the Tongue ‘N Groove again. Bates and the bassist sCare-oline started the band five years ago, she was playing the bass guitar and he convinced her to try the upright bass, she has been Photos by Michelle Cavers playing it since. sCare-oline rocks on the stand-up bass. sCare-oline surprised the audience halfway through the show by belly danc- mixed in with a little bit of acting to go ing. The audience cheered and whistled along with the theme of each song. throughout the entire song. The Voodoo Dolls also light them- “I didn’t know what to expect when I selves on fire. After stripping down to came in tonight but it was so good, the fancy underwear the girls light torches to band has no limitations to what they can twirl around to the beat of the music. Ev- bring onstage,” said Mark Hillcoff, sec- ery song brought out the Dolls in a new ond-year Golf Management student. costume, to the delight of the audience. Traveling with the band are two bur- “We like to have fun on stage, we just lesque dancers, Little Miss Risk and Ruby like to entertain,” Bates said. Roulette. They are called the Voodoo Dolls and have choreographed dances had been swilling straight vodka from The [a] Grey Goose bottle for hours, gets up Celebrity on stage, has the people in charge throw Gossip her ‘record’ on the house stereo for her to Scoop lip sync two of her songs,” writes Radin. Paris “spews” You “She gets up on the stage, pukes, leaves.” “The sad thing is that’s probably the talent Love best performance Paris Hilton has ever given. The audience was probably like, Paris Hilton was performing in ‘Who is this?’ I came here to see Paris Las Vegas when she puked on stage. One of the Voodoo Doll girls tantalizes the crowd with a seductive dance, while Big Hilton but my ears aren’t leaking blood. John Bates plays background music. According to Josh Radin, “Paris, who And I’m actually entertained.” Entertainment Page 11 November 22, 2006 Hypnotist snookers crowd in pool hall

Review by: rather than a complete stranger. What adds that element of intimacy Anne-Marie Jackson is close proximity to the stage at Corner Endeavour Staff Pocket. Volunteers were able to run Acting like an alien, singing opera in through the crowd allowing them to act front of a room full of people or meeting as extras in the production rather than a six-foot man, you think is Mickey spectators. Mouse, is relatively tame considering the Professional on and off the stage, embarrassing things some people might James was quick to point out hypnosis is expect when they get on stage with a not mind control; although you have to hypnotist. marvel at how he can get participants to But there is something about hypnotist relax enough to enter a hypnotic state in William James that can get a crowd going the noise of the crowded pool hall. without participants cringing in the While not everyone would be aftermath. interested in hypnotism, the idea of James showcased his skills at Corner winning a million dollars, meeting Pocket Friday to a packed crowd and Richard Simmons or believing you can when all was said and done, no one left perform Riverdance like a champion without a smile on their face. does have it’s appealing qualities, if only With more than 300 skits to choose for a brief moment. from, James has six unique shows which Photo By Anne-Marie Jackson James is fairly reserved when it comes he has perfected over the course of his Coaldale resident Donna Stinn is hypnotized by William James and believes she is to bar shows, only doing about four a 10-year career. He doesn’t rely entirely on a rollercoaster ride called the Drop of Doom. year in Lethbridge. He is known for his on volunteers but rather engages the outstanding performances at the annual audience, transforming viewers into seen. He has a natural charisma onstage and Whoop-Up Days. If Friday’s booming Hollywood stars such as Brad Pitt and The show is truly unpredictable and while his show is planned to perfection, applause was any indication, James’ show Garth Brooks. It’s a feature, added to his the audience was entertained not only by his off the cuff banter allows a personal shouldn’t be missed. A riveting, side- use of props, costumes and music, which the onstage antics, but by James’ obvious approach. One almost feels like they’re splitting night of entertainment that will made it one of the best shows I have delight in the responses of his volunteers. sitting in the living room of an old friend have your friend wishing they hadn’t The Kodiak provides increased variety

Michelle Cavers disturbing anyone else. Endeavour Staff Students in the Broadcast program learned how to rebrand in their classes. They put in a lot of work, promoting, All genres, all the time, is the schedule thinking up a new slogan and finding of The Kodiaks radio station since they new music to launch the new format of went through the process of rebranding. the station. This is when a radio station changes Derek Debolt, a broadcast journalism their format, to target towards a different instructor came up with the idea to play demographic. all different music styles while listening They have dropped CLCC from their to satellite radio. He thought it would name, to go with The Kodiak, as it is the help students become accustomed to new style among radio stations. playing music they might not enjoy. The station has added an online “It is a better music appreciation for component called Fusion, this will state the students,” said Debolt. how they are connecting all genres of Since the launch on Nov. 9, the station music, with decades dating back to the has received positive feedback from 1950s. students stating they like being able to Going online is their way of making it listen to all different kinds of music at easy to listen to the station, students can any time. Graphic by Jessica Moekerk tune in at home and on any computer “We would like to have more exposure, for The Kodiak to be heard by everyone in the school. Students working in the there is no doubt about it,” Debolt said. attending the school. they are enjoying the new slogans and common area can use any of the 300 They do broadcast throughout the They also broadcast 24-hours a day, just the ability to experiment with other computers available to listen to The school, in the cafeteria and the Cave, seven days a week, another way for genres of music and learn other genres Kodiak. unfortunately those areas can be loud students to stay tuned. of music they might not be used to, they A student can put on their headphones and this makes it difficult for students “(Students in the program) are very all seem to be very happy with it,” said and listen to the music without to hear the music. Going online is a way excited, they are enjoying the music, Debolt. November 22, 2006 Entertainment Page 12 Rum Runner to play Lethbridge Melissa Johnson “The Maltese Falcon, in its novel Endeavour Staff form, has shaped the language that I use in a lot of our songs - gritty and blunt Many bands can say they are inspired slang, as well as through an inspirational by their favorite artists, but Rum Runner cast of deadbeat and existential plays to a different tune when drawing characters,” said Drinkle. inspiration from others outside the music The band also adores Arthur industry. Guinness, creator of the infamous dark Rum Runner is a Calgary based ale. punk band that was formed in 2001 “(We enjoy) Guinness, several pints during a time when the music scene was of which can often be found within the “increasingly heartless and suffocating,” members of Rum Runner on stage,” said as described on their myspace website; Drinkle. www.myspace.com/rumrunner. Although the band does not take A screenwriter, the creator of inspiration from typical icons, their Guinness, and an alcoholic author can all “roots, poppy, unhinged,” sound is able claim to have inspired this raw and gritty to draw in a very lively crowd. band. “I think that Rum Runner is kind of John Huston, a screenwriter, actor, a ‘boutique’ punk band, if you will; we and director was one of the men to definitely don’t play music that people impact the band. across the board will fall in love with,” Photo submitted Rum Runner will perform at the Tongue N’ Groove on Nov. 25. “His influence on Rum Runner comes said Drinkle. through an appreciation for his honest With punk music being “more and accurate portrayal of human beings alive then ever,” Rum Runner will be in his films,” said Al Drinkle, the front gathering their songs and thoughts to man of Rum Runner. produce another album. Music makes trip memorable “Characters like Dobbs in Treasure Rum Runner will be performing Nov. He repeats the line ‘Put your hands of the Sierra Madre or Sam Spade in the 25, at the Tongue N’ Groove,but this will together’ and he says it in many different Maltese Falcon (influenced us). Such not be their first visit to the windy city. My First ways. characters usually serve to paint a nice, “We’ve had fun playing in It is a terrible song, and once my dad anarchic picture of the world we often Lethbridge in the past, usually to an Time learned how much I hated it, he found it pretend we don’t live in.” enthusiastic audience,” said Drinkle. amusing to play any chance he could. Another influence on the band was “I’m expecting a fun time on the 25th Michelle Cavers Suzy and I easily retaliated with Dashiell Hammett, a man who enjoyed and anybody who’s thinking of coming ENDEAVOUR STAFF Christina Aguilera. We made him listen both writing and drinking. to the show should expect the same.” to the song I Turn To You, again and again. My first visit to Vancouver was a road All three of us could handle my Blink trip with my dad and sister when I was 182 CDs, so those played quite often. 13 years old. Suzy has never had very good taste We drove from Red Deer into British in music as far as I am concerned, but Columbia and camped along the way. It luckily she had a Discman so she could was a lot of fun. listen to The Moffatts and The Backstreet We stopped at many of the same Boys without my dad and I having to places I saw as a child, so it was nice to hear it. see everything again. When we got close to Penticton, we My dad wasn’t a huge fan of the all somehow found a song to collectively music that was popular back then, but love. It is called My Girlfriend’s Dead, by my sister Suzy and I were, so we made The Vandals. a compromise to listen to each other’s We played this song on repeat quite music. often. It is a funny song and it also has a My dad’s taste consisted of jazz music, really good melody. which is very boring on a trip across the This trip was seven years ago, and I provinces. still giggle with amusement when I hear He had one song by a French band the song, and I still remember all of the called Rose Rouge. The song is absolutely words. atrocious. I suppose it has a nice jazz It was a good trip. I really did love beat, but then the singer chimes in and Vancouver and I can’t wait to go again. randomly sings lyrics. Classifieds Page 13 November 22, 2006

Editors: Mark Hallman Michelle Cavers

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Jennifer Moser has spent 22 years of her life on the ice. Twice a week, she shares that space with 11 other Lethbridge students practicing synchronized skating. It’s a well-known sport in figure skating but has not gained the notoriety of Olympic officials or the Canadian public. Over the years, the Lethbridge Ice Angels synchronized skaters have moved from underdog status to powerhouse team in competition. With this season just kicking off, Moser is back on her blades and looking ahead to the Rose Bowl competition in February. Juggling studies at Lethbridge Community College, working, coaching and skating is just part of her day-to-day life. “I have been doing it for so long, it’s just second nature to have that many activities,” she said, with a laugh. “I do it because I just love it. I love the camaraderie with other skaters. You’re with them so many days a week, they’re like your family and there’s still the competitiveness without having to Photo by Anne-Marie Jackson compete by yourself.” The Ice Angels, a competitive synchronized skating team in Lethbridge, practice their routines at the Civic Centre Monday. The Ice Angels are one of three synchronized skating teams, headed by “We have three different levels,” said formation can often be dangerous. their chances in competition. The coach Angela Mann, who are part of the Mann. “Right now it’s big, and it helps Teams are judged on how closely team has advanced to the Canadian Lethbridge Figure Skating Club. because if you are a competitive skater they can skate together, foot work, Championships five times in the club’s While the Ice Angels are advanced you can continue on with your skating. synchronicity and required elements history. skaters, Mann does work with an adult That’s generally why a lot of these clubs among others. While additional financing could put team, primarily for recreation, and a pre- have synchronized skating.” “I have been bruised in places I didn’t them closer to gold, Mann can’t justify novice team. The sport takes stamina and moving in even know I could get bruises,” said making her students pay higher fees. Moser, with a smile. “It’s work. People Instead, the team just works harder on don’t recognize how intense it is. You the ice. have to keep the smile on your face “I think they have a lot of heart,” said without showing how much agony you’re Mann. “We are committed to being a in.” strong team, keeping everyone skating, However, she admits there are some enjoying synchro while working as hard benefits to synchronized skating, even off as we can, to get as high as we can, with the ice. the understanding that we have less “I think it makes you more disciplined hours and less fees.” because you have to be more prepared For Mann, making sure students can and organized coming to the rink and afford to skate is the most important leaving the rink. You have to be able to thing and the team often spends separate your rink life from your work countless hours fundraising for and personal life.” costumes, ice time and travel expenses. The commitment often comes with a “The pain and suffering is worth it in price tag. Each team member will spend the end,” said Moser. “It’s just so much $400 for ice time and training as well as fun and we are always looking for new additional costs for competitions each members.” year, said Moser. The Ice Angels will showcase their It’s a relatively small amount talent in a Broadway-inspired exhibition considering some of the prominent on March 9. To join the club, call Moser eastern Canadian teams pay as much as at 894-4417 or go online at: $11,000 a year. www.lethbridgeskating.com. But the lack of funding hasn’t affected Sports Page 15 November 22, 2006 Lethbridge hockey parents Riders fans prove loyal Sports fans live and die by how well their favourite team performs. They show sportsmanship cheer them on when they are winning “We meet once a month to make sure and show frustration through rough Kassie Sutter everything is going good,” said Hamilton. stretches during the season. Endeavour Staff If there were to be a problem with Then there are Saskatchewan parents, a disciplinary committee would, Roughrider fans, who don’t just love “reason with them”. their team, they bleed green. Nowadays, many minor sports games If the conflict was severe, a parent may The Riders last won the Grey Cup in no longer hold competition between the be kicked out and banned from their 1989 defeating the Hamilton Tiger-cats kids playing; the competition is between child’s games. in a game considered by many Canadian the parents in the stands. was one of them. However, Hamilton said that would be Football League experts and football There have been many instances when I don’t know why I found myself the board’s “last resort” fans to be one of the greatest Grey Cup videos have been released of parents cheering for them. Maybe it was because Rules for violence are put in place games ever played. fighting during their children’s game. they haven’t won it all for so long? by the Lethbridge Minor Hockey Since then, the Riders have had some All sports are similar with the level Or perhaps it is because they were Association and Hockey Canada. good seasons and some bad. But no of conflict between parents; however, considered the underdogs against the “Hockey Canada has a zero tolerance matter how the team has played, the hockey games seem to have lots of Lions? policy,” said Hamilton. support from fans in or from the Prairie competition between parents. I think it could be that I appreciate Hamilton, who has been president province has been the strongest in the Luckily, Lethbridge hasn’t had to deal how much people get behind this team for five months, feels that sometime the league. with many issues with parents at youth whether it is meaningful game or a pre- root problem of violence in sports comes This was evident in the West semi- games. season affair. from the parents. final played in Calgary a few weeks ago Jim Hamilton, Lethbridge Minor I won’t deny it is fun to join in and “Some people take their kids’ sports when the Riders downed the hometown Hockey Association President, is aware be a part of “The Rider Pride”. The too seriously,” said Hamilton. Stampeders. It may have been a home that there are problems in some youth best part of being a sports fan is getting Hamilton, who’s coached youth game for the Stamps, but you wouldn’t sports. caught up in the hype of a big game hockey for 10 years, believes that bad know it from the amount of Riders fans However, he is thankful that there that a large potion of the country is also sportsmanship from parents has a in attendance and their ability to drown haven’t been many problems with following. “negative” effect on their child’s game out cheers from Calgary fans with their parents in Lethbridge minor hockey. I think it is only fair to call Rider play. own screaming and yelling. “We have a pretty good group of fans the best in the country. Not just This negativity can lead to bad Unfortunately, the Riders were unable parents (in Lethbridge)” said Hamilton. in football, but in any sport played in performances by youth, resulting in to make it back to the Grey Cup losing Monthly meetings are held with Canada. more anger from their parents. the following week to a strong B.C. coaches and the Lethbridge Minor Sure, other franchises fill the stands “We should just let these kids play the Lions team. But you can guarantee every Hockey Association’s Board of Directors. and have boisterous crowds, but they are game they love,” said Hamilton. Rider supporter cheered them on until also quick to dump all over their teams the final whistle and even though they when they struggle to win or play a bad had their hearts broken once again, you game. Nov. 25, 1986- Oakland A’s Jose Canseco know they will be back in full force Rider fans are there through thick wins American League “Rookie of the again next year. and thin, and hopefully they will Year”. What was amazing to me during the soon get rewarded with another CFL loss to the Lions was all of my friends championship. This coming from a Nov. 25, 1961- Bob Cousy becomes the who are Stampeders or Eskimos fans die-hard fan of the Edmonton Eskimos, second player to score 15,000 points in were totally behind the Riders to try and one of the Riders huge division rivals. the NBA. Nov. 22, 1986- Wayne Gretzky of the make it back to the big game. And yes, I Imagine that. Edmonton Oilers becomes the 13th National Hockey League player to score Nov. 26, 1995- Miami Dolphins 500 goals. quarterback, Dan Marino set an NFL record with his 343 touchdown passes. Nov. 22, 1981- The 69th CFL Grey Cup: Edmonton Eskimos defeats Ottawa Nov. 26, 1989- The 77th CFL Grey Rough Riders, 26-23. Cup: Saskatchewan Roughriders defeat Hamilton Tiger-Cats, 43-40. Nov. 23, 1991- The Sacramento Kings end the longest losing streak in the NBA Nov. 27, 1975- Boston Red Sox’s Fred history at 43 games. Lynn is the first rookie to win the American League MVP. Nov. 23, 1988- Wayne Gretzky scores his 600th NHL goal. Nov. 27, 1961- The legendary Gordie Howe becomes the first to play in 1,000 Nov. 24, 1991- The 79th CFL Grey Cup: NHL games. Toronto Argonauts defeats Calgary Stampeders, 36-21. Nov. 28, 1978- The Cincinnati Reds fire manager Sparky Anderson after he Nov. 24, 1982- Baltimore Orioles Cal managed the team for nine years. Ripken is named American League “Rookie of Year.” November 22, 2006 Sports Page 16

Editors: Mark Hallman Michelle Cavers Editors: Tony Clarke & Sylvia DePaoli Blood can’t keep runner from gold didn’t bleed during the race. As soon Jeff Wiebe Endeavour Staff as I stopped, then it started to bleed.” But, Bec stood up and began running again, managing to finish the race 31st The Lethbridge Community College out of 126 runners. men’s cross-country runners repeated Because of the way scores are as the national champions in Saint- determined in cross-country Hyacinthe, Quebec Nov. 11, but the race almost had a different outcome. The course, soaked by hours of rain I “just blocked it from my that continued through the race, was mind. The adrenaline was littered with puddles, leaving many going so much that you narrow areas of the path little more than don’t really feel the pain. mudslides. “It was hard to get up to the speed you Chris Bec, Cross-country runner wanted to for the whole race, you had to slow down to go around corners or else you’d slide out,” said team member ” Christopher Bec, a second-year Civil competitions, if Bec had not completed Engineering student at LCC. the race in the position he did, the LCC On one of the slippery downhill team would have finished in second stretches, just three minutes into the place. race, Bec lost his footing and tumbled He received 10 stitches after the in front of the onrushing field, his leg race, and is taking antibiotics to fight gashed by the cleats of a competitor as he infection. lay in the mud. Bec said running is a more intense “I didn’t know it was as bad as it was,” sport than people may think. said Bec. “You gotta fight for your own space, “I just thought the spike went in and you can’t just give it up or else you’ll get out, I didn’t know it sliced me open,” pushed off the track.” He said the idea of quitting the race to Bec was scheduled to have his stitches seek medical attention never occurred taken out last Saturday. He plans to take to him. a week off to recover before returning to “I just blocked it from my mind. The practice with his teammates. Photo By Anne-Marie Jackson adrenaline was going so much that you The other six LCC runners at the Cross-country runner, Christopher Bec shows his stitches from his fall during the don’t really feel the pain,” said Bec. competition finished in places third, national championship race. “(The cut) was right full of mud, so it fifth, 22nd, 44th, 49th, and 60th. Kodiaks practise hard to beat tall opponents

Mark Randall Both Peters and Burr agree, in the which can sometimes be a bit of a Endeavour Staff end practice is what helps the team out drawback for the shorter players on the the most. When it comes to height, team. LCC has one of the shortest teams on “We try to stay within our offensive For Lethbridge Community College the league and practice, especially with and be smarter and sharper with the Men’s assistant basketball coach Cam rebounds, is often used as a method to ball,” said Burr, adding it is essential for Burr, stressing the importance of a combat this. the players to be confident enough to rebound is a vital part of practice. According to Burr, the team does outrun their competition. “We try to make people aware that their best to keep the rebound although When it comes to making things rebounds are the most important stat he admits it’s tough when they play easier for smaller teammates, Peters said in the game and if you don’t get the against teams with taller players. that is what practice is for. rebounds you’re in big trouble,” said “So far we’re shorter than most of our “We practice working together. If I Burr. oppositions,” he said, adding that it’s can’t rebound I get someone who is there This is something Kodiak Dan Peters always a problem. to rebound for me.” is well aware of. His job on the team is Another problem the team is trying It looks like with the right amount of to take the ball away from the opposing their best to combat is a new basketball encouragement and plenty of practice, team. rule, which gives the player only 24 the Kodiaks aren’t ready to let a small Photo by Mark Randall “I’m not really one of the scorers. If I seconds to use the ball. As a result, Burr disadvantage discourage them this Dan Peters, rebound player for the can score, I will,” he said. admits the game seems a lot quicker, season. Kodiaks men’s basketball team.