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By Maria Asselin-Roy, Staff Reporter the process. By Maria Asselln-Roy, Staff Reporter More than $15,500 has been donated to ilian Fewster has been supporting the the scholarship endowment, and none of this n Saturday, September 19'h there will be a Fall Douglas College Foundations by giving could have been done without Lilian whom is an Fair at the David Lam campus in Coquitlam. L donations annually to the Mary Fewster extremely generous annual donator. Thank you OIt will be held from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. on the Memorial Nursing Scholarship endowment for Lilian! sports field. The reasoning behind the event is to raise the past 22 years. money for student aid and various college programs. Thanks to the memories of Lilian's daughter Douglas is welcoming all community members in hopes Mary, Douglas College nursing students have that people will come to have a great time. This is also a been successful in achieving their goals. Mary great opportunity for future students to attend because this Fewster was one of the founding members of gives them an advantage in learning what Douglas has the Douglas College General Nursing Program. to offer, both in hosting events or if they just want to get Mary had died in 1986, and shortly after her a sneak peak at the school. The event welcomes people death the department contacted Lilian with the of all ages, the college is encouraging current students to proposal to create an award in Mary's memory. attend as this is an event for student funding! This award was created to help students that The event also has tons of activities for children, were working on completing their nursing including face painting and a bouncy castle. Local degrees. The Mary Fewster Memorial Nursing community organizations such as Girl Guides, the Scholarship is awarded to a Douglas nursing Coquitlam Public Library, and the Crossroads Hospice student every year, and the student must have a Society will be attending in order to help raise money. A minimum of3.5 GPA. large local market will be selling fresh produce from the Lilian "wants to do as much as possible to Coquitlam Farmers Market, and there will be many other keep Mary's legacy going." The nursing students booths and venders. If you get hungry, a barbecue will be and the staff are very grateful for the scholarship handy! Prizes will also be offered to those who participate endowment and all that it has to offer, along with in the events. all the work and donations that are involved in Admission for the fall fair is free, although donations for the college are welcome and highly appreciated. Pixar artists offer class in Vancouver Artists from animation monolith Pixar, who produced classics like Toy Story 3, are taking their animation class to Vancouver.

By Kendra Wong - The Peak locomotion, acting for animation, about animation in the past, Gordon of continuing the class well into the (Simon Fraser University) facial animation, as well as gestures, stated how the change in curriculum future, expanding the curriculum, planning and blocking for animation. this year complements each other. traveling to more cities and the BURNABY, B.C. (CUP) - While the second day about story "Ultimately, when you're possibility of adding a third instructor. Students in Vancouver will have the development features classes an animator, you want to create "We have no real plans [for the opportunity to learn from animation's regarding storyboarding, sequence your own stories, but people don't future]. We don't have any venues set best this fall, as Pixar is set to host a boards and character development understand how to get started, and up for next year ... we come up [with weekend seminar in the city. and storyboarding from a script, learning that story is the perfect venues] as we think about them," said The class, titled Masterclass in among other things. complement." Gordon. They've also taken the class Animation and Story Development, The class, also taught by Pixar The seminar corresponds with to London, U.K. and China. is a two-day, eight-hour seminar story artist Matthew Luhn, is perfect the opening of the new 7 ,000-square­ "I enjoy giving back to the presented by the Vancouver Institute for students who have graduated, as a foot Pixar studio in Vancouver, which animation community. It keeps you of Media Arts on Sept. 24 and 25. refresher class, or to improve existing will focus more on the creation of sharp and on your toes." It has been running for the past four techniques. short animation films. Gordon has worked with Pixar years in Toronto. According to Wayne Gilbert, "Vancouver is a good city for TV for over 13 years and has worked "[We want to_give participants] head of the animation department at and gaming. Now that we have Pixar on such popular films .as A Bug's insight into high-level professional the Vancouver Institute of Media Arts, moving to the city, we have some Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., education about what goes into the idea originated approximately high profile studios exposing what Finding Nemo, The Incredibles and making Pixar-level stuff," said four years ago when Gordon, an it means to . .. take our craft to the Ratatouille, while Luhn has worked Andrew Gordon, course instructor alumnus, approached the school's feature film level," explained Gilbert. on Toy Story 2 and 3, Cars and Up and Pixar animator. owner to discuss the benefits of Gordon also expressed hopes over the past 18 years. "We want to show them putting together a curriculum for an techniques that we use and day-to-day animation class. work methods." "Matt [Luhn] and I had been Taking place at Simon Fraser teaching for about a year; it started University's downtown Vancouver out as an animation class," explained campus, the curriculum for the first Gordon. "It is cool to talk about stuff day of animation includ~s information that we love to do." about staging and prose design, Though the class has been strictly

4 Live at Squamish was a great success

By Maria Asselin-Roy, The site of the festival took Staff Reporter place on the Loggers Sports grounds and Hendrickson fields, and there ince Labour Day weekend is a was approximately a 350,000 square wonderful excuse to celebrate foot venue including mixes of food Sthe end of summer, on this and beverage stations, various stores Labour Day weekend the first annual where festival goers could purchase 'Live at Squamish' music festival was clothing and other goods, (many of held. Live at Squamish was built on a them hand made) as well as local art five year business plan, and since the pieces. The Peak radio station had its first year was such a success, chances own tent where you could buy CD's in comparison to events such as Dirty Heads, Mother Mother, Tokyo are the same event will take place next or vinyl from any of the performing Sasquatch, artists could happily Police Club, The Decemberists, and year and in future years to come. artists, whose proceeds went straight and safely wander around the site fourteen other artists. There was a Approximately 6,500 people to the band. This is always a plus without worrying about getting bit of an overcast feel hanging in the attended on Saturday, and 7,000 or for the buyer and the artist because bombarded by fans . Many were even whether on Sunday but it was still a so on Sunday, with many people more money goes to the band and you joining the huge swarms of people good time. camping over night. The festival pay less because the music doesn't watching other artists. The crowds In the end, the festival was attracted all types of people: parents, have to go through the processes of were pleased, the weather was a little a success, especially considering children, teenagers, partiers and even distribution. windy but nevertheless comfortable. this was its first year of operation. some older citizens. This two day On Saturday, September 4'h , fans When the sun set and the weather Surrounded by British Columbia's long festival offered three different who live in the Squamish area as well started getting a little brisk, fans kept breathtaking mountains and forests, stages, where forty artists preformed. as the larger populations of Vancouver themselves warm by dancing to the the area was beautiful to say the The first and largest of the stages was and Whistler gathered to see musical crazy and wacky Devo. least. The people were energetic titled the Stawamus stage (named after artists including The Dudes, Jon and On Sunday, September S'h the and outgoing, and the bands were the Chief). The two smaller stages Roy, Said the Whale, Matthew Good, rest of the musical artists preformed, spectacular. Next year's show is included the Clubzone stage and the Z-trip and many other performers. including groups such as You Say expected to be just as good, if not Serf stage. Because this was a smaller festival Party, Civil Twilight, Kuba Oms, better. Canoeing for a cause

movement is being spearheaded by capable of generating enough energy four Treaty 8 First Nations groups, to power over 400, 000 homes and the Doig River, Halfway River, should last for close to a centvry. Prophet River and West Moberly First B.C. Hydro has projected that in the Nations, all of whom allege that their next 20 years; the province's energy treaty rights will be violated by the requirements will grow exponentially, imposition of the proposed new dam. and will be up to forty percent more "Concerned British Columbians then the amount currently used. The need to stand up now to make others, company claims that such levels of especially the B.C. Government, energy consumption are unsustainable aware of how this so-called 'green without the Site "C" dam. and clean' dam will impact on Should the plans to build the dam our Treaty 8 rights, as well as the go ahead, by the time it is completed interests of all British Columbians," and fully operational, B.C. Hydro said Tribal Chief Liz Logan of the has estimated that the total cost of Treaty 8 Tribal Association in a press the development could cost up to release. "This is the third major dam $6.6 billion. At present time, the project on the Peace River. If it goes entire project is still under a lengthy ahead, it will destroy valuable river regulation review process designed to and wetland ecosystems, both in evaluate the impact the project could By Tim Drake, News Editor possible dam expansion, if the project the Peace River Valley and further have on the surrounding environment, commences the dam will be the third downstream in the Athabasca and and is expected to take two years to umber of B.C.'s First of its kind on the Peace River, a Mackenzie Deltas." complete. The province is targeting Nations groups are contingent of First Nations members The government and B.C. sometime in 2020 for the dam to assionately against the and other members of the northern Hydro however, paint an entirely be up and running and to begin provincial government's proposed B.C. community are planning to different picture of the development. generating power. Site "C" Dam in Fort St. John, and canoe to Victoria and organize a According to the official website for However, if the Treaty 8 First they're planning to do something rally outside the B.C. Legislature in the Site "C" Dam, officially dubbed Nations groups have their way about it. opposition to the project. 'The Site "C" Clean Energy Project", though, the dam won't be open As a form of protest against the The outline of the protest the construction of the site will be anytime in the future.

5 The New Generation of Animation hits up Vancouver Pop Culture Purchase: Limbo This new addition to the Spike & Mike family has received wide-acclaimed

numerous submissions he'd received By Angela Espinoza, for Sick and Twisted that wouldn't Arts Reviewer fit the bill, but that were still "very Angela Espinoza cool, insanely humorous and cutting Limbo is a 2D side-scrolling puzzle­ edge". Decker's goal was to reach an platform game on the Xbox Live audience that can appreciate the shorts Arcade that became available on arlier this year, we were for what they are rather than their July 2l.lt can best be described as a treated to another annual visit shock value. love child six years in the making for E by Spike & Mike's Sick and New Generation will be Copenhagen, Denmark's Playdead will be your only source of humor in Twisted Festival of Animation. Sick presenting nineteen largely Studios. Conceived by game director what is otherwise a very bleak and and Twisted has become renowned for international animations. Some of Arnt Jensen, Playdead's goal was disturbing game. showcasing animated shorts of varying the titles include "How to cope with to take the most simplistic elements One of its most interesting genres and ratings, maintaining a Death" (Spain), "KJFG Snake" of gaming and use them to create features has to be the lack of a heavy focus on some of the more (Hungary), "Western Spaghetti" something completely different. legitimate enemy. You'll bump disgusting, disturbing, and raunchy (USA), and the Academy Award­ Aside from its basic controls into the occasional opponent, but animations from around the world. nominated "Oktapodi" (France). Both (walking, jumping and grabbing), if your senses are your best friend, However, as much fun as a night of vary in numerous styles, but unlike Playdead took 'simplistic' to a new than patience is your worst enemy. vulgarity is, Craig "Spike" Decker and Sick and Twisted, New Generation level by leaving out any form of Although there is no limit of lives, Mike Gribble's (1951-1994) original doesn't have a specific target crowd. text or communication in the game. the environments and how they vision was to honour the animated New Generation's films are typically Players were to progress through operate are going to provide plenty works of obscure and established rated PG (at best) so that a wider what Playdead dubbed "trial-and­ of stress. Floating on crates in ponds talents. Some of the better-known audience can view the festival. death", meaning not only would the in basic forests switch to mastering artists who got their start through the Although the festival is certainly player be dying dozens of times, but electricity and gravity in mechanical festival include Mike Judge (Beavis more highbrow than its cousin, this they would have to rely on instincts nightmares. Unlike other games, you and Butt-Head), Craig McCracken shouldn't scare away newcomers or over what I call 'gamer logic' (e.g. aren't given a surplus of time; you (The Powerpuff Girls), and Matt Stone those out of this particular loop. Most, see enemy, shoot enemy - gun has have a split second, and you either and Trey Parker (South Park). if not all of the shorts being shown been provided). Minus taste and make it or you don't. From September 17 to 30, have been touring festivals for years, smell, your senses are going to be Some complaints have come Spike & Mike's New Generation of and are just as accepted now as they your only friends when playing from Limbo's lack of a plot. It's Animation Festival will be held at the originally were. New Generation Limbo. very much like Portal in terms of Rio Theatre on Commercial Drive, also aims to introduce, selecting Possibly the best example of its Kafkaesque setting - but here, where Sick and Twisted was held in the best animations at present time an 'art game', you'll often hear you don't have GLaDOS to provide April. New Generation was helmed and exposing them, whether they be of Limbo's visuals as being eerie, exposition. Limbo is a self-journey; back in February as something of typical American cartoons or avant­ frightening, and stunning. Presented you're alone, and between all and a replacement for the now-defunct garde stop-motion pieces entirely in black and white, your any hardships, you are the only Classic Festival.lts purpose is to show For more information on the only distinguishing factors between threat. All Playdead have ever said clips too sophisticated and/or clean various Spike & Mike Festivals or the what's right beside you (black) and of its plot are that the protagonist is for Sick and Twisted, bringing the Rio Theatre, check out their websites: what's merely backdrop (white) are on the edge of hell, searching for his festivals focus back down to a more http:/ /spikeandmike .com/ the multiple shades of gray. As you sister; at no point in the game will civilized level. sitepages/festival.php progress further, however, you'll be you know any of that. Decker's reasoning behind New http://riotheatre.ca/ seeing a lot less gray, again requiring When discussing the symbolic Generation was brought on by the you to rely heavily on sight and nature from its setting to its ending, sound. I can't stress enough how Limbo is by far an art project more important sound is in this game - than a video game. If anything, it's partially because there's so little of it. an interactive German-expressionist Limbo contains no soundtrack, and film. In what would otherwise be a anything resembling music is usually perfect game, the only outstanding a violent, gruesome lie. Core sound criticism is its cost (fifteen dollars) effects come from questionable verses its playtime (three to six animal noises (forests and caves), hours). When the only recurring environments (dirt, grass, water, problem with a game is its price - metal), traps and deaths. especially one as fascinating and In terms of average gaming, unique as Limbo - that should say you'll find the most amusing points everything; Limbo is worth every of Limbo to also be the most sadistic. penny. These include multiple ways of 515 dying, using corpses of various characters for tasks, and getting your foes to horrifically kill themselves. Your own deaths fare no penalty, and

6 Critical Culture Cuts Retro done right: Mortal Kombat The demolishing of B.C. arts funding (continues) Impressions from PAX 201 OFringe Fest 2010 By Cody Klyne, Arts Editor cuts are anticipated to grow to an unprecedented 90% by year's end. t's Monday, Tuesday, Friday, or But the government would have Saturday, it doesn't really matter; you believe it's not all doom and I you're in the mood for a night on gloom. the town. You hear about a local band As recently as this month they playing a show down at one of your restored $7 million to the B.C. Arts favourite venues. If that's not your jam, Council. $7 million sure sounds like perhaps you go to any one of the city's a lot, right? Wrong. Yes it's a start, numerous theatres or public galleries. but even with this restored funding, Or maybe, just maybe, you're looking the arts in British Columbia receive a for something entirely different. The pittance in comparison to the national thing is, if you're reading this, you're average. no more than a sky train ride away Fact: per-capita arts spending in from all of these activities and more. BC with this restored funding still only Fortunately for us in Vancouver, the amounts to $6.54. Fact: the national Lower Mainland, and in communities average in per-capita arts spending is I ain't talkin' no SNES port of across the province, our arts have a comparatively astounding $26.00. the original arcade game, and I sure played a vital role in solidifying our Employing over 80,000 within the he last few years has seen the as heck ain't talkin' about no Mortal identity and culture as a people and larger arts community across the triumphant, combo-heavy Kombat VS DC Universe. Friends, as Canadians on the West Coast. province, these cuts not only affect T resurgence of the once idle I'm talking about a fresh start. As we For whatever reason however, these communities, but individuals and their fighting-game genre. With new well know, retro is-unfortunately services and their providers continue families. series entries such as BlazBlue: at times-always in. Thankfully in to be in trouble. So I beg the question: Adding insult to injury our Continuum Shift and Super Street this case, retro is done right as we Why? government, unsurprisingly, seems to Fighter IV riding this machismo­ see Ed Boon (series co-creator) and If this cultivation of culture find comfort in shamelessly passing wave well into 2010, the future his gang at NetherRealm Studios isn't enough, the economic benefits the buck and propagating their own of the genre seems to be secured. (Ex-Midway) emanating gore in a that a thriving arts community can bent-truths. From Housing and Social With a pair of behemoth V.S. titles refreshing yet entirely classic way. bring to a city are made all the Development Minister Rich Coleman's (Marvel VS. Capcom 3 and Street Showing off the game this past more important given the current unfounded, one-or-the-other statements Fighter XTekken) looming on the Labour Day weekend at the 2010 state of the economy. According to regarding the care and safety of horizon, however distant, one might Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle, numerous sources, including our own starving children versus the funding begin to wonder if there's room Mortal Kombat held an undeniable government's estimations, every one of the arts to the Minister of Tourism, for so many games, so similar in presence. With a number of arcade­ dollar invested into the arts instantly Culture and the Arts Kevin Krueger's their core mechanics, to not only like setups (running on Xbox 360 sees a direct return of revenue in the boisterous claims of receiving threats survive, but flourish and develop a and PS3) would-be combatants form of approx. $1.30 or more. This from the community, distraction tactics community. could lineup (and boy did they) and figure can then be tracked as its effects seem to be the name of the game. So While the guttural response choose between one of a handful of ripple throughout the many industries I say this, at a time when our cultural from any one fighting game veteran familiar fighters. (tourism and local business) that rely fabric is in such a critical state, when might be something along the lines From Scorpion's trademark on the arts to act as a primary appeal creativity and the livelihood of those of 'sure, they're all a little different "Get over here" spear taunt, to Sub­ to attract new customers. Taking who have made it their world are being in some way .. . but the game I Zero's manipulation of all things this pyramid or chain effect into left hung out to dry, is this really the play is best!' fanboyism aside, ice, the game plays like a mix of consideration, working top-down from time to play around? Hell no. this statement contains within it a Mortal Kombat 2 and Ultimate the arts -> to industry -> to public vital nugget of truth. They're all Mortal Kombat 3. Fast and smooth consumers, this one dollar investment different; and it's this difference that combo construction makes for multiplies to equal something between allows each to secure a place in the some interesting mix-ups and quick six to 12 times the return in revenue. pantheon on punch, kick and fireball turnarounds while new specials and So again, why all the cuts? games. But some strive to become fatalities remain firmly planted in Because the money, according something greater. the extreme end of the "crazy bloody to the government, just isn't there. Street Fighter is the prime ways to cut a dude" dichotomy of We're experiencing tough times, example. It's helped to define the fighting. That said, while the play no doubt, but why then is B.C. the genre and has in turn spawned style of the game harkens back to only province being subjected to the countless clones. Tekken has tried classic MK from the 90's, the visuals mincing of its arts and culture sector? to earn this same respect amongst appear to be on track to set the game Even the federal conservatives have garners and has succeeded as much up to be at the forefront of the eye­ expressed concern about the cleave­ as it has failed (at least in the candy race upon the game's release crazy butchering of British Columbia's western world). But there is one yet in Spring 2011. Old-time babality arts budget. Yes, even them. We saw to be mentioned, the final and most practitioner or new-school fight­ funding shrink up to 50% between bloody combatant among the holy pup, don't miss out on this bloody, last year and this one and these trinity. Mortal Kombat. polished, pit fight.

7 Baritone and in the zone The Queue Concert Review: The National Entertainment lineup for Sept 161h - 19th

dedicated to a family member that was in the audience that evening. sk yourself: where were you For the final number, the familiar last Thursday night? If your piano opening let everyone know that A answer isn't 'I was at Malkin "Fake Empire" was upon them. It Bowl', then you sorely missed out. ended up being the perfect closer, as The first of The National's two the song has a rising action to it. The concerts in Vancouver took place at lights faded and the members left the this venue in Stanley Park and the stage as a sea of hands applauding highly acclaimed performers made filled the air. This surely wasn't the sure to live up to every expectation. end of the evening, and the audience Unfortunately, I arrived late knew it. and missed the opening band The Mter a minute's worth of praise, Walkmen, but from what I could The National returned to the stage By Cody Klyne, Arts Editor gather from fellow concert goers, and jumped right into "Vanderlyle

1 they put on a solid show. Not long Crybaby Geeks", continuing the Thursday, September 16 b after I wormed my way through the momentum that the rest of the show For an afternoon music fix, pop by the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts crowd, the lights on stage dimmed had already set in motion. Only a Theatre for the second performance in the College's Arts at One series and the show began. Setting the pace handful of numbers remained and entitled "Trumpet Fanfare". For you night owls out there, head on down to for the majority of the evening, the they sped past, and, before you knew the Agro Cafe (Granville Island) and lap up the sugary sweetness of local opening number "The Runaway" it, they were thanking Vancouver indie folk duo, The Reckoners (www.thereckoners.ca) who are performing drew the audience in and took and saying goodnight. A feeling of as part of the Vancouver Fringe Festival. them on a journey that can only be satisfaction came over me, having

1 described as a surreal experience. finally experienced the joys of seeing Friday, September l7 b Despite the attendance numbers this band in person. Oh Friday, why do you always have to make things so hard on everyone? being well into the hundreds, a Lead singer Matt Berninger did a Whether it's the SSRIS and a gaggle of others (including GO GHETTO feeling of intimacy came with the respectable job as our host, although TIGER, The STRANGE MAGIC, and D.B. Buxton) at The Railway Club, performance as the sharply dressed sometimes appearing awkward on or The Greff Band at the Agro Cafe (Granville Island), the night's going ensemble of eight serenaded on. stage, as if unsure of how he should to be a blast. My pick: I'll be the guy chasing the train with a beer in each They wasted no time in expelling be performing. The band's backdrop hand. "Mistaken for Strangers", making was a simple white thai throughout

1 it the third track of the evening. the show played host to a revolving Saturday, September 18 h Crowd activity was minimal as most door of solid colours (purple, red, Saturday brings a change of pace with the return of SPIKE & MIKE at the onlookers found themselves standing blue, green) which was a refreshing Rio Theatre. Dubbed the ''NEW GENERATION OF ANIMATION!!!" these still for the majority of the concert. change from the usual in-your-face folks bring with them a cavalcade of new, cutting edge animations to knock Usually this would be an issue, it endorsement of a band's latest album. your socks off. With showings throughout the day, from the 17th- 23"1, and even has the potential to ruin a show, As I left the concert, I found again from the 26th- 30th, you've got no excuse to miss out on the chance to but this was exactly the atmosphere myself mentally going over whether witness this top quality line-up of international animated shorts. needed to be paired with the or not I could afford to go out and

1 melodramatic sound of The National. buy tickets for their second show Sunday, September 19 b Other highlights from the first the following night (not very likely, The last day and night of Fringe Festival events! Tons of stuff is happening set list include, but are certainly unfortunately). Hopefully The all day long. From Raccoonery! to The Harbingers, to The Fringe Awards not limited to: "Slow Show" a song National will return sooner rather and Closing Dance Party and more! If you're looking for something a little whose thematic focus is on the lead than later though, and if they do, I'll more low-key and traditional, make a stop by the Dr. Sun Yat-San Gardens singer's genitals, "Abel" where make sure I'm there to experience between 1OA.M.-4 P.M., to take in and celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon the crowd probably peaked in their them again. Overall, I give the concert Festival. physical movement, and "Daughters eight baritone voices out of ten. of the .Soho Riots" which. was 8 · A Sense of Style and Self Expression Has the Revolution of Dress Hindered or Helped Society? By Stephanie Trembath, standards. The youth of the era Life and Style Editor rebelled against anything traditional, which included especially the desire he evolution of dress and style for freedom of speech and self is symbolic of the progression expression. Former styles, customs, Tof society and circumstances and habits were replaced with a "do­ that have shaped the history of our your-own-thing" attitude, which was world; climate, available materials, highlighted through clothing and and status used to dictate the type dress. The primary canvas and center of dress worn, however our current stage for individualism is , of course, culture has the ability to wear the clothes one wears on a daily basis. whatever, whenever, wherever. Style today has come to signify Despite the obvious succession of the type of person one is and wishes to humanity and our ability to create represent. Wealth and status no longer clothing and styles that are artistic dictate the clothes you wear; I have a forms of self expression, I sometimes very well dressed friend who is $8000 wonder if our freedom of choice is in debt due to her addiction to designer absolutely necessary when it comes labels. Particular accessories or type of to type of dress. While designers clothing no longer represent a religion and fashion followers are respectful or specific culture; hindi 's are worn and innovative to this ever-growing as an off-beat accessory by celebrities industry, society has allowed for such as Madonna, Julia Roberts, and such informal attire that dress can be Sienna Miller. Climate, practicality, degrading, and often offensive. and circumstance no longer shape or Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and change what we wear; society today Romans wore clothing designed to wears socks under sandals when it's keep them cool in hot weather and too cold and winter boots with shorts jewellery that signified wealth, while and teeny tank tops in the summer. the Anglo Saxons wore clothing Thanks to the fashion revolution that based on durability and camouflage. began in the 1960's, society is free to Many civilizations wore clothing that wear and walk in whatever we please, symbolized status and distinct class; which is exactly where my problem wealthier families kept family jewels, begins. more elaborate attire, and often wore I understand the need for self fake hair. Sari's, hindi's, and turbans expression, but I do not understand are a few examples of dress that are the need to express oneself on a tacky symbolic of a specific culture or neon t-shift in four letter words. represent the worship of a religion. Businesses such as Bang On have Up until the 16th Century clothes were made it possible for the public to quite basic, and it wasn't until the 18'h bring in a plain shirt to decorate with Century that the term "fashionable" their own personal mantra. It's cheap, came to represent the following of easy, and a form of individualism that that proclaim women as insignificant on his fabulous purchase and daringly current trends. shows off your clever ability to design unless they are sexualized. good humour. After the First World War a personal shirt proclaiming a witty Recently I saw a middle aged Really, is this what our culture clothing, a major advance in fashion sentence. man wearing one of these superfluous has come to? With such advances in for women ensued; designer Coco I do not mind the shirts bearing shirts that proclaimed in large bold the economy of technology, politics, Chanel developed clothing that was "Bride-to-Be" or even the ones letters: education, and fashion, this is the tomboyish, daring, and flippant. that read "Team Edward" when the "I Won't Cuddle You, But I Will best we have to offer; neon shirts Women ditched their corsets and long Twilight phenomenon was in full Hold You Close While IF*** You" with fuzzy block letters that claim gloves for more skin, and soon hour­ swing. I could care less about the Brilliant isn't it? I mean, clearly our independence, our ability to make glassed figured gals reminiscent of nonsense sayings you see on the shirts this guy is proving his intelligence by jokes at each other's expense, and our Marilyn Monroe in bikini's were all of a half dozen girls that are clearly purchasing this shirt, and furthering desire for primal satisfactions? over the covers of Hustler and Play inside jokes, nor do I particularly his ability to succeed as an adult Although I have never worn a Boy. However, it wasn't until the mind the shirts that teenage boys wear by walking around in it. I wasn't corset I sometimes wish I could revert 1960's that a major fashion rebellion bearing "FBI: Female Boob Inspector" exactly surprised at the saying, I was back to the days when there were no occurred, changing the industry as they represent a fad that teenagers however, extremely surprised at the shirts bearing "I'm with Stoopid" or forever. tend to go through. I do, however, take number of people who complimented "Us Blonds aren't all Dumb" and "All In the 1960's an "anything goes" particular offence to the shirts that use this man. I witnessed three members Men are Idiots and I married their mantra was adopted; embracing four letter words as a means of getting of society, one of whom was a King". political, societal, and cultural a point across, as well as the shirts woman; almost congratulate the man 9 lfeandstre

Back to School Basics: Blending Style with Comfort for this fall semester

By Stephanie Trembath, left with the option of shopping at sweater if you're in a rush, or pair Thankfully wedges are incredibly life and Style Editor thrift shops or using my student loan them with boots and a dress to appear popular this year, so my search for a to purchase anything else I may need. a bit dressier. pair of cute suede ankle boots with a ince kindergarten, my Mom Not to seem superficial, but as I am Leather Weave Belt: simple thick wedge heel may be fulfilled. has maintained the tradition of still wearing the Abercrombie jeans I accessories really help make a Motorcycle Jacket: The tomboy S"back to school photos" which bought in high school and my parents statement and add a lot to a simple trendcontinued,militaryjackets consists of an hour long photo session continuously badger me about when outfit, especially if you want to spice and boyfriend blazers are nice to posing just outside our front door I am getting out and graduating, up a plaint-shift and jeans. I've found look at, but terribly ineffective for imitating the act of walking to school. the very act of posing for a camera that it's cheaper to savour a few pairs weathering the outdoors. If you have My siblings, who are not subject looking excited to go show-off my of pants and tops, and splurge on to spend anytime walking outside, to tuition and textbooks that cost new outfit and fill my blank notebooks accessories to shape a signature style. I or catch the bus to school, military roughly the same amount as adopting is more degrading than fun. love the thick, high-waist belts used to style jackets and thin blazers are not a child from Haiti, always pose with I have a wish list of things I'd create a silhouette in a baggy top, and made for wearing to school. While genuine smiles in their brand new like to buy consisting of stylish, yet I especially adore small, tightly woven I don't have $300 to spend on the backpacks and school shoes. When efficient clothing perfect for fall leather belts that can be wrapped trench coat seemingly everyone owns I was younger, posing in my new weather and staying comfortable while either above or below the waist line. fromAritzia, (and I despise looking school clothes holding empty binders at school. I already own an Urban Outfitters "everyone") and I have never been and pencil cases always excited me, Jeggings: I admittedly hated the woven brown belt that cost $29, so I a fan of the pea-coat, I have become and yet now the best I can muster jegging phenomenon when it first am now lusting after Club Monaco's infatuated with short-waist motorcycle up is a half assed grin as I try not to appeared, but now the comfort of beautiful braided leather belt in white jackets that are warm, sometimes spill my coffee on my $200 chemistry leggings concealed by jean material is or black for $69. waterproof, and look chic in olive textbook. really appealing. J Brand has a great Wedge Ankle Boots: At school green, navy, or black. Diesel clothing Because I am a "mature adult" selection of jegging jeans blending there is nothing worse than having sore carries a denim green motorcycle style I am therefore granted the gift of thin, flexible material and chic, trendy feet as you walk between classes, but jacket for $320 and I am currently paying for everything myself, which colors. Ranging from $90 - $270 J because I refuse to wear flats unless doing my best searching for a cheaper means after settling my school bills, Brand Jeggings are great as you can I am on a treadmill I am constantly replica. oell phone, and car insurance, I am slip on a pair of flats and slouchy searching for comfortable heels. 10 ltfe and sty)e

Fashion labels are finally recognizing Canada as e-commerce contender The fashion world is starting to realize how vibrant Canada's e-commerce ecosystem is. But what's taken so long?

By Knowlton Thomas considered as one of the most tech­ Canada, from Canada, and offer all (Macau, anyone? It has the population savvy nations in the world, right on the luxuries of a true e-commerce of Vancouver alone). ou a fan of those preppy "Big par with Japan, China, and, yes, the experience: free shipping, free returns, Burberry, which is similarly Pony" polos? How about States. And it's not like they don't etc. ignorant of us in the North, gives Ythat embroidered Equestrian serve Canada: Ralph Lauren and But they're relatively alone. you the options of United Kingdom, Knight paired with the iconic Burberry both have two retail shops in Besides American Exchange, which Europe, United States, Asia, and Haymarket check? the Vancouver area alone, and many recently unveiled a 3D trailer for its "rest of world"-which, no, does not Well , they're certainly available. times more in Toronto, with most brand online and mailed Canadians include Canada. You can always go to their downtown other fashion labels having at least free 3D glasses as well as offering Toby Lenk, who is the president Vancouver stores. But if you want one location in other major Canadian them in their stores, Canada is largely of Gap Inc., said that "Canadians are to order online, forget it. The closest cities such as Edmonton, Calgary, and neglected. Okay, so our population increasingly seeking effective online country with online shops for most the fashion-astute Montreal. is only 10 percent of America's-but retail options," and that his company fashion brands is the United States, Gap Inc. broke the mould when Ralph Lauren asks you to pick has "made significant investments to and they'll either refuse to ship recently by simultaneously launching a country, while you can choose from build a dedicated e-commerce site .. . to their products to Canada or charge all three of its labels-the cheap Old the U.S. and all other so-called first­ meet these needs." ludicrously high shipping rates. Navy, the average-Joe Gap, and the world countries, you can also choose Thanks, Toby. Hopefully you're All of which is very strange, semi-luxury Banana Republic-online Kuwait, a nation just one percent the the first of many. considering Canada is widely in Canada. Their new sites ship to size of America, and other tiny nations BIKRAMYOGA COLLEGE OF INDIA NEW WESTMINSTER 2WEEKS FOR $30 STUDENT RATES AVAILABLE • 2 Yoga Rooms • Smoothie Bar • Cardia Center • Infrared Sauna • Mats &Towels Available • Non-Porous Antibacterial Floor • Directly Across from Columbia Skytrain Station • Free Parking AIIIDE..A _ -HIIIIUD~ v- By Stephanie Trembath well as television and radio stations. With Vegas that have single dollar minimums, people. It's significantly cheaper, easier, the arrival of Hughes many other business but unless you're willing to pay a cab or and way more enjoyable. ithin the short span of three owners started buying land in Las Vegas, walk for an hour Old Vegas is too far to If you don't want to take a limo days I observed the Eiffel and the Italian mafia was eventually run comfortably visit. or wander the strip for a place to party, Wtower, took a gondola ride out by the federal government. Another great place to gamble is many of the major hotel-casinos have through the streets of Venice, visited a The initial idea to manufacture a O'Sheas Casino located between the their own nightclubs and restaurants with Taoist Buddha, tasted Asian delicacies, metropolis in the middle of the desert Imperial Palace and Harrah's. At O'Sheas numerous places to drink and gamble. As had my palm read by a foreign physic, with the overall design consisting mainly there are tables of Black Jack Switch paying entrance admission to a nightclub wrestled with a boa constrictor, danced in of casinos, hotels, and shopping forums is where players are dealt two hands and or standing in line are issues for most Caesars palace with young Grecian boys ridiculously ingenious. Dropping people are able to pair any of the four cards for students ($30 to get IN and I have to wait and sustained a diet that consisted mainly off in a sweltering city consisting largely the best hand before hitting or staying for an HOUR?!?) All you have to do to of cosmopolitans and cookies. After of beds, swimming pools, poker tables to hit twenty-one. If you play to kill bypass these ominous tasks are make a existing in a state of constant sleepless and slot machines accompanied by free some time and enjoy a few free drinks reservation at the adjoining restaurant intoxication, I returned home three alcoholic beverages seems completely (which I would recommend as one shot and ask your server for a stamp. At the pounds lighter and exhausted beyond absurd if you're removed from the in Vegas is $11-$20) playing black jack, Venetian and Palazzo, Tao restaurant and belief. Such immoral behaviour and situation. What do you mean I can dance four card poker, or Texas hold' em are all nightclub take three full floors; so it's incessant madness is only acceptable in wearing stilettos in a pool at 3am? What good choices. If you want to experience worth it to have a late dinner and skip the one location; the oasis we call Las Vegas do you mean there's a place that exists the crazy thrill of winning big money line up for the party afterwards. Mirage, in the heart of the Nevada desert. purely out of the necessity to gamble fast, or the devastation of leaving with Bellagio, Caesars Palace, and Encore A trip to Las Vegas is not a vacation, and throw dice? What do you mean that significantly less than you started with, operate much the same, but you have to rather, it is an escape from the real world; there are places I can go and act as I at the Wynn there are $20 buy-ins to play talk to the serving staff to get the quick a trip for adults to Never Land where please without being judged or questioned war where you can acclaim the full Vegas admittance! you solemnly swear to stay up all night by authority? Las Vegas has become a experience betting on luck. A survival guide to Vegas: tip the taking in the sights, and gamble till your manufactured society; a retreat where one Another student savvy tip; objects bartender if you don't want watered down wallet is totally empty. Travelling to can stay up all night smoking openly in appear closer than they- actually are. As drinks, sleep- only at the poolside to gain ours o 10 I The Student Guide to Surviving las Vegas Vegas means taking the oath of" Whatever air conditioned casinos and drink for free everything is so luminous and massive, the maximum pleasure from your trip, happens in vegas stays in vegas", and as long as the bets are placed and the slot everything looks as if its ten minutes and pack as many outfits as possible. is the most common place for single, machines sing. away no matter where you are standing Don't wear uncomfortable shoes, don't coupled, or married individuals to become The more money you have, the more on the strip. Too cheap to pay the price order shots of tequila ($20 an ounce), and immersed in superficial debauchery. fun Vegas becomes. As a full time student of a taxi, I quickly learned that walking don't gamble at the Palms ($50 buy-ins). Vegas is the magic place where you can I didn't exactly bring a lot of money to the strip at night was impossible due to Try not to dance in the beautiful water forget your past and re-shape your future play with, nor did I get to experience the massive crowds, uncomfortable footwear, fountains that are guarded by security, try (if only for a few spectacular hours), as shopping Vegas offers; I figure when I and my wrongful assumptions with not to start drinking at 11 am to cure your the present moment is all consuming with graduate and am all grown up I will be location distances. A better way to get hangover, try not to borrow someone's flashing lights, astounding architecture, able to enjoy the full Strip experience. around; there are free shuttle buses that cell phone and make a long distance call beautiful women, and the dazzling sound For now I was content with the Las Vegas leave every 30-60 minutes from specific to Vancouver, and try not to make eye­ of slot machines. Known as the world's expedition student style. casinos and hotels with drop offs at other contact with the people who flick cards at entertainment capital, touring Las Vegas The foremost important thing to casinos and various shopping centers. you advertising prostitutes. Oh, and lastly, means experiencing the finest restaurants, remember when you go to Vegas isn't Another option is to take a limo; if you're destroy all evidence of your trip because shopping, nightlife, and casino's located that herpes sticks, it is the fact that the with a larger group or meet people who really, you're bound to do something on the infamous Strip. House Always Wms. No matter what share the same idea, taking a limo costs reckless and totally unusual for yourself. The Las Vegas Strip, which is you decide to play whether it is craps, anywhere from $30-$60 and holds 12-13 It's Vegas. located just outside Paradise, Nevada roulette, four card poker, blackjack, or US, was first developed in the early the slot machines, and no matter what 1900's, however; it wasn't until gambling you win, you're luck will eventually was legalized in 1931 that there was run out. Setting aside money to gamble a mass advance of the hotel-casinos with each night is a good way to regulate industry. Many of the first hotel- your spending, especially when you have casinos of Vegas were developed and a pile of chips in front of you and the sustained by organized crime; American atmosphere is loud and raucous and full gangster Benjamin Siegel, who was of the excitement and energy of people known as "Bugsy", was a leader of the winning. Italian- American mob who took part in One of the best places to go gamble developing some of the first hotels in Las if you're on a student budget is Harrah's. Vegas, one of which was the Flamingo. The buy-in for most tables is five dollars Initially, the hotel-casinos where used until ten' clock, and even after that buy­ for laundering illicit drug money for the ins will stay at $10. More popular casinos Italian mafia. Later on, in the 1960's, Las like the Mirage, Caesars Palace, The Vegas attracted the attention of wealthy Wynn, and The Bellagio have minimum aviator Howard Hughes, who bought bets of $25, which is really pricy by numerous hotel-casinos on the strip as student standards. There are places in Old 12 Go on, we double dare you Apply today. www.beakidagain.ca Big Brothers Big Sisters STANDARD LIFE of Grellfer Vancouver of BC Lower Mainland Annexing two worlds Turkey's accession bid to the European Union

By Adem Ozoor world benefits from the image of a politically advanced country, Turkey hether on a train, in a bus, may not benefit as much. Turkey does or at a cafe by the sea, the have one of the highest tourist rates W controversy of Turkey's in its geographical location as well accession bid into the European as the fifteenth best economy in the Union has certainly sparked major world, but unfortunately, it could suffer debate in European headlines. There economically and culturally if it joins are misunderstandings, over/under the European Union. estimates, facts, and assumptions about In terms of cost, the Turkish Turkey being a part of the European Lira will almost no longer be used. Union. Instead, the Euro will raise the price The real question is: what benefit is of goods. Although Turkey has a great there for Turkey to be in the European economy, it may not be able to afford Union? Is Turkey at risk of contributing the expensive prices of the European its benefits to a whole nation that might market. This could negatively impact take advantage of these benefits for the average Turkish citizen. itself rather than promoting a mutual A cultural threat may prove to be alliance? even more frightening. Almost nobody For one, Turkey has a very has taken notice of Greece's support strategic geographical location that has towards Turkey's bid. Greece has been been of interest to the European Union a political enemy of Turkey since the for years. Istanbul bonds Europe with dawn of the Ottoman Empire. And until Asia and the rest of the beautifully this day, Greece still often talks about mountainous country borders three seas wanting to take land from western and three regions. That being said, with Anatolia. It isn't ironic that Greece its Turkish territory, Europe will not supports Turkey's accession; it is more only have its boundaries extended to the likely due to a conspiracy theory. far east of Asia with Russia, it will also The Orthodox Patriarch is located have technical borders in the Near East in Istanbul Turkey, and has sparked with Iraq, Syria, and Transcaucasia. many controversies of Christianity The other great strategy that has being viewed as "second class" in sparked controversies, in some ways Turkey, which isn't true. The threat is, threatening Western Europe's religious the European Union, with its massive fundamentals, is Turkey's dominant Christian population, may somehow HAWKES Islamic population. While leaders of support Greece into obtaining land MARTI A Austria, Germany, and France cry that from western Anatolia due to historical ARTS this a threat of another Ottoman seize, matters (Istanbul was once called they don't realize that it is in fact a Constantinople) by untruthfully major benefit to the European Union. displaying to the world a masquerade For years, the European Union has been of Christian/Islamic alliance. There, the seen as a shallow Christian club by European Union would clearly have the eastern world. With Turkey being used Turkey to disseminate frantic part of the European Union, this will Christian fundamentalism on Turkish $99 for ohe month no longer be the stereotype. Instead, soil. the European Union will be seen as a In general, there are minor Christian/Islamic alliance. advantages of the two worlds of Karate Firstly, Turkey is a secular country. annexing. However, they aren't quite It is dominantly Islamic, which is great ready to make this move and there is because it shows that Turks have not certainly more to discuss other than forgotten about their Ottoman roots. just environmental and economical I c u es Nevertheless, women do not get beaten issues. An example of that is mutual in markets for not wearing Islamic benefit. The German politician Gunter headwear; men do not have the right to Verheugen once said: "The EU needs ground their wives; women are allowed Turkey more than Turkey needs the ree to drive and on top of that, all Turks EU". Is it fair for several nations to have the right to wear bathing suits on benefit from the advantages of one the beaches. The unfortunate thing is, nation? Is the Turkish government Uniform many people in the western world are thinking wisely by risking its precious oblivious to this due to terrorist threats grounds that were once ruled by the from geographically-close regions. great Ottomans, to a pack of devious While the European Union gains soil-devourers known as the European more boundaries and the Islamic Union?

14 Classroom Etiquette 101 Getting back into school Some tips for the start of a new semester

By: James Learle - The Muse other students, who have their classes By Trevor Dore, Opinions Editor interrupted while the offending pupil ST. JOHN'S, NL. (CUP)- It's the gets a lesson in manners. o matter what, it can be hard last five minutes of class, possibly Along with the "I have more to get back into the school the most important part, and the important things to do than sit here" N routine. You might have professor is just beginning to make cretins, there are those who ask taken some vacation time or travelled an important announcement about far too many questions. Actually, over the last couple of months, or an upcoming exam. Suddenly they ask one question, over and perhaps you worked a full-time job. their voice is overshadowed by a over again. This one question is Either way, it's going to be hard to cacophony of zippers and the flutter sneakily rephrased several times, and get back into a regular routine of of rustling papers. answered the same way each time it homework, studying for tests and The early exit and similar is asked. completing assignments. For those discourtesies happen daily and they It's more than a little annoying who took a summer semester, things are the best examples of the terrible listening to someone make attempt may be a little bit easier, however classroom etiquette displayed by a after attempt to wheedle the answer there are some things that we can all certain contingent of students in each they want to hear out of the professor. do as students to help us get back into class. I'm not saying that you shouldn't ask school. To those who insist on being questions, but think about how long Establish goals. You should have so disruptive: Everyone else in the the class is. already done this but if not, better late classroom has somewhere to be too, It's not just the students who than never. Ask yourself why you're need to invest the most effort. If you but you don't see us jumping up can be completely out of touch here and what you hope to gain can, set some rough time restrictions five minutes before class concludes with respect and courtesy either. from the experience. Why did you for assignments and try your best and kicking up a huge ruckus. This Professors can be just as bad make the decision to come to post­ to stick with them. It's important commotion makes it hard enough for sometimes. I've had classes where secondary school instead of heading however to remember that ten percent the rest of us to hear what's being the professor encouraged the students out in search of a full-time job? Is at the end of the semester can mean said, let alone the poor professor who to voice their opinions, but the your goal to transfer to university the difference of a letter grade. has to stand at the front of the room second someone ventured to do this or complete a program within the Get an early start. Procrastination and attempt to speak over the white they were shot down instantaneously. parameters of the college? Take a will bite you in the ass every time. noise. The way I see it, we all pay for second to figure this one out; it will It's priceless to stay on top of This issue is just one of many the classes we attend. Why can't we be different for everyone.lt's also an readings and homework assignments which are viewed as rude and actually come to class willing to be intrinsic aspect of post-secondary life. throughout the term. Once you fall ignorant by a majority of the student respectful of everyone else who has Challenge yourself. For many, behind, it's a never-ending game of population. I've been in classrooms put their hard-earned dollars toward four classes is a full-work load. catch up. It's also vital to learn things where students are actually rude the 50 minutes a day in which we Others can handle five and some the first time. If you don't understand enough to whip out their cell phones take instruction from someone who even more. Perhaps you have to something that was taught, make and start snapping away, taking presumably knows what they're work a part-time job while going to sure you get help as soon as possible. pictures of the notes being displayed doing? school and perhaps you're involved Waiting will only compound the at the front of the room. Let's face it - we're all adults, in multiple extra-curricular activities. problem. Ensuring that you're up to The time I witnessed this - most of us preparing for our future It is important to challenge yourself. date in every class will not only help twice in one class, no less - the careers. Maybe we should make the Often you don't know what you are come exam time, it will also help in professor was very quick to put a stop effort to be a bit more considerate of capable of until you push yourself a future classes. to it. The thing is though, it happened those around us. How about starting little. You'll be surprised. Have fun and get rest. College twice in one class. What a complete with waiting until class is over before Strive for a good work/life is probably going to be one of the lack of respect for the professor and getting ready to leave? balance. Although it's important to most exciting, interesting and fun­ push yourself, try no to push to the filled times of your life. While it is point of burning out. Sometimes this important to buckle down in order to can be a fine line and often times the achieve academic success, it is also only way to find out is through trial important to take some time and have and error. As nice as it would be to some fun. Get involved with some of finish school as quickly as possible, the sports teams or clubs on campus. it's important to have a healthy work/ And make sure to spend valuable time life balance. After all, balance is the with friends and family. Get enough key to a truly rich experience. sleep every night and take breaks Along with setting goals while working. that encompass the breadth of These are obviously not the your education, set goals for each only keys to a successful semester; individual class. Ask yourself what however, hopefully they will help on you hope to gain from each class. some level to make it a richer more Have a look at the course outline and balanced experience. evaluate where you think that you 15 This is a serious contender for Year's Stupidest Idea Good intentions give way to one of the most poorly executed ideas West Vancouver has witnessed in recent memory.

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'8.-\RRY DlU Elt A"iU lllAl'>i'E VOS Fl MS. Rf.RO Pledge is about asking wealthy families to have important conversations about their wealth and how it will be used." Even though those who pledge undoubtedly have money to spare, the merican billionaires pledge minimum commitment is fifty percent. majority of wealth to That's no small amount of change. A philanthropy. When I fist saw Moreover, Buffet emphasized the fact execution. First, understand the mentality the headline I couldn't believe my eyes. that many have made a commitment far of a typical driver. If they actually I continued to read the press release that greater than the minimum. All of the believe the image is real , they will described 40 of the wealthiest families money is directed to the philanthropic Knowlton Thomas and individuals in the Untied States and charitable causes chosen by the either swerve out of the way or ast week on 22nd Street in slam on the brakes- the former committing to return the majority of donor. West Vancouver,just outside of which becomes dangerous for their wealth, either during their lifetime You could argue that these of Ecole Pauline Johnson everyone in the immediate area, and or after their death, to charitable causes billionaires are not making any L Elementary, a motorist ran over a the latter of which may cause an young girl who was chasing her accident between the driver and the "The Giving Pledge Is an effort to Invite the wealthiest Individuals errant ball onto the road. vehicle behind them. Correct me if and families In American to commit to giving the majority of their She was run over a second time, a I'm wrong, but adding danger, not wealth to philanthropy." third time and a fourth time. In fact, reducing it, is opposite the desired she was on the road all week, with effect, no? motorists driving over her hundreds Furthermore, I'm reminded of by taking the "Giving Pledge." significant personal sacrifices by any the tale The Boy Who Cried Wolf. I needed to know more. I still means; however, their donations are of times. Who put her there? The police. If drivers get used to driving over couldn't believe it. It's so easy, and being used to help enhance the health Fortunately for everyone, the girl I'm guilty of it myself, to put all of and well being of millions of others. this girl all week-possibly even isn't real. Well, she sort of is: seven­ the wealthiest people in America in It's good to see those with the money finding it funny-then that's only year-old Lauren Fisher was the some sort of greedy, elitist category. I and the power to make change taking going to make the school zone more model for this 3-dimensional, optical sometimes even imagine them sitting the initiative. The contributors are dangerous, because when a real girl illusion that adorns the street used to behind a large desk in an overly scheduled to get together on an annual appears, who's to say she isn't an access the elementary school. elaborate office with their feet up, basis to discuss and share knowledge optical illusion? This almost puts on So why is there an optical a target on the child's back ("Hey, counting their money and practicing regarding the most effective ways to illusion of a young girl on the road? their golf put in their spare time. create change. Although the pledge it's that illusion from the school, It's an initiative staged jointly by Reading the news release on the Giving is currently focused on wealthy now with realistic movements! Pledge definitely made me second­ Americans, there are plans to eventually the West Vancouver Police and Chase it down!"). Preventable.ca, a website promoting guess this perspective. go worldwide. Hopefully the pledge I support the idea behind the American billionaires Warren will have a truly global impact and public safety. The illusion is project, of course. Kids learn best intended to give speeding or careless Buffet along with Bill and Melinda lasting for generations to come. at school without tire tread marks Gates started the "Giving Pledge" For more information and to check motorists a spook and have them across their stomachs. But as far as project, the first of its kind. Although out a list of those who have taken the slow down to appropriate school implementation goes, it should be zone speeds, and recognize that the the foundation is just getting started, pledge and their letters of intention, go back to the drawing board for the they have so far had a terrific response. to www.thegivingpledge.org situation could be real. West Van fuzz and Preventable. According to Buffet, "the Giving Commendable intentions, awful

16 Taking advantage of Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships By Trevor Dore, Opinions Editor those saved dollars last can be a bit leaving the college, there are also September and closes October 1". of a task. However, with a little bit many graduation awards available to Financial aid is made available to eing a student can be of foresight and some discipline, it's students who have achieved academic those who can demonstrate a financial financially straining to say more than feasible to make it through excellence during their time here at need and have exhausted all other B the least. The start of a another semester. Douglas. sources offunding. If you are in need new semester not only marks the For many, student loans are a If however you are not here of some funds, the extra bit will no beginning of new classes and the useful tool. Unfortunately, loans and for the first time or are leaving doubt help you stretch things over the anticipation of midterms and essay debts go hand in hand and there is anytime soon, don't worry, there is semester. assignments, but also the beginning nothing worse than being in a big pill something for you too. If you have For more information check of the student budget crunch. They of debt on graduation day. an outstanding grade point average out the Financial Aid link on the are not giving books away at the So for those who aren't fortunate of 3.5 and have completed at least 12 Douglas College website. There are bookstore and the cost of tuition is enough to have mommy and daddy graded credits at Douglas, there are a also various awards administered by continually increasing. This means pay their way through college, there number of scholarships available. If the different departments on campus. that student have to be savvy with are options out there. Consider taking your grade point average is good but Check it out and if you still need their savings. advantage of the awards, bursaries not that good, awards are offered to more info, financial aid advisors are Making a monthly budget and scholarships that Douglas has to those who have achieved a minimum available for drop-in appointments definitely helps. Keeping track of offer. 3.0 GPA.And, for those who are to assist students with their financial your debits and credits helps you For those students graduating simply looking for a little help, planning. The number of awards, to stay on track and stay afloat from secondary school and entering Bursaries are available to returning bursaries and scholarships is limited, financially throughout the semester. full-time studies at Douglas, there students with a minimum 2.0 GPA. so make sure to get on it before they Whether you took a summer semester are various entrance scholarships Application for awards and are all gone. or worked over the break, making available. On the flip side, for those bursaries opened on the first of

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By Josh Martin, Sports Editor second place with $9 million. By Josh Martin, Sports Editor Geroy Simon and Steven Black When you look at these while Paul McCallum came up big fter what seemed to take guys who are earning the top dollar h yes! What seemed to be a with three huge field goals on three forever, NHL hockey in the NHL you think, 'oh man, never ending losing streak attempts. Printers was forced to leave A sensation Ilya Kovalchuk that's a ridiculous amount of money', 0 is finally over. The BC in the fourth quarter when he was hit has signed a 15 year contract with and it is, however, athletes in other Lions snapped a seven game losing awkwardly, so Travis Lulay stepped the New Jersey Devils that is sports are making even more. Alex streak in an unlikely win against in for the remainder of the match. worth $100 million dollars. With Rodriguez for example is a MLB the Montreal Alouettes on Friday, McCallum surpassed Dave such a long contract, Kovie will be player on the New York Yankees who September 3ro to finally surpass their Cutler's 2;237 career points and financially secure for a little north of is the highest paid athlete in terms of only win with another one increasing moved into seventh place of all time 400 years. It was a bit of a hard time base salary in the world. their record to 2-7. in the CFL while Paris Jackson made for the deal to come through with "A-Rod" brings home a The score board at the end an achievement as well, becoming both the NHL and the NHL's Player whopping $33 million in a single of the night read a 38-17 victory the ninth all-time best in receiving, Association disputing and negotiating season. Now that is a huge chunk in favour of the ever so relieved passing the 5,000 yard-mark. This the contract, but at the end of the day of change. However, there is one Lions. The Alouettes were without big win for BC was long overdue he is now a New Jersey Devil for athlete that no one can beat out in starting quarterback and franchise and couldn't have come any later quite likely the rest of his career. The terms of money, and that is pro golfer cornerstone Anthony Calvillo, than it did or things would have Russian gunner will be averaging Tiger Woods. Woods makes $105 who was sidelined due to a bruised gotten a lot worse for the team, and $6.7 million for the next decade and million in endorsements alone per sternum, and also did not have their changes would have had to been a half which puts him among the year, plus the $22.9 million he makes second stringer, Adrian McPherson. made because of such a brutal losing highest paid players in the NHL. The in his salary, adding up to a total of So it was up to young guy Chris streak. key thing to this particular contract $127.9 million (or at least, that was Leak, who was starting his very In their nine games remaining, is the fact that it is so long in term how much he was earning prior to first CFL game, to carry Montreal. the Lions will be up against every which is good in a sense of financial his recent extra-marital affairs that However, it wasn't the greatest team in the CFL except Montreal. protection for Ilya that will help him tarnished his image and caused a start for Leak as he struggled early With two games against the later in his career when he may lose number of his sponsors to drop him). and threw two interceptions while Winnipeg Blue Bombers and one the skill he possesses presently in his Now, what I really want to know is fumbling once and in the third against the Edmonton Eskimos, the game at such a high level. what would you do with that kind quarter injured his leg on a play and Lions will have similar competition Usually, NHL contracts of money, why would you need that was replaced by fourth-stringer Ricky as all three teams share the same have a significantly shorter length so much, and where would you put it? Santos. season record. It will be an that when the contract is up a new Tiger Woods has made close to $800 Santos did well enough, opportunity for the Lions to pounce contract can be negotiated based on million in total earnings over the throwing a couple of touchdowns on too win important and easier the player's skill set that they have course of his 13 year career. It looks but it was now too late for the top games than the other opponents demonstrated throughout the years. as though Tiger will become the first team in the East Division, and they will face. Hopefully they can Last season, Vincent Lecavalier billion-dollar athlete ever, within the defending Grey Cup champs, generate some kind of momentum was sitting at the top of the chart another a couple of years from now as the Lions were already ahead from their big win against the Als making $10 million a year while and the real kicker is that he is still by a large margin. Casey Printers heading into the rest of the season Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and only 34 years old. started for the Lions and threw big and with nine games remaining, tum Alexander Ovechkin were tied for touchdown passes to star receiver their season around.

18 INTERVIEW: UWE BOLL (Director/ Boxer\ By Evan cftan summarize it, what was important? War, www.boxingcinema.com life and death of important people. Violence is so far the driving force in mung Cinema would like to history. welcome back director Uwe Boll EC: You told me before that Henry Maske B (In the Name of the King, Postal, was Max Schmeling's choice to play him Bloodrayne) for another interview to in a biopic. What were the things that you speak more about his upcoming boxing did to help Henry prepare for the role? movie "Max Schmeling". UB: Henry met Max a few times and talked with him a long time about his EVAN CHAN: Uwe, thanks again for life. Henry is obsessed with Max and read doing another interview for the Boxing all the existing books about him Cinema. First off, how has your new EC: So it sounds like he was already movie Max Schmeling been doing? I pretty well prepared for the part. How heard that it did a festival not too long ago would you compare the end result of Max and had a positive response. Schmeling to films such as Cinderella UWE BOLL: I was in Moscow and Man and Raging Bull? Astana in festivals with the movie and UB: In a way Max Schmeling is a the response was really good. In Astana, more realistic movie and is not over Kazakhstan was also Mike Tyson and dramatizing. I love Cinderella Man and he watched it with me. We talked for Raging Bull, but was the boxing in Raging over two hours later about Joe Louis, Bull realistic? No! And was Jim Braddock Schmeling and Iron Mike .. .. his career an important boxer? Not really ... and his life. On October 7 "MAX EC: Do you feel enough has been done to SCHMELING" is starting in Germany preserve Max Schmeling's story? with a big release. UB: I think with our movie we present EC: What did Iron Mike think of the what kind of character he was. Where movie? he knocked out Joe Louis, this was a UB: He liked it a lot because the movie moment like you knocking out Mike shows also the war and the political Tyson at his peak. I think also because he background Schmeling was living in. almost stayed alive until he was 100 years But of course he liked also to see Arthur old makes him something special. Abraham playing the last fighter against EC: Now I read that this movie was Schmeling, Richard Vogt. We have the shot in Croatia. Why did you choose Cuban champ Pablo Hernandez as Joe Croatia? Were there any parts of the film Louis and also Stipe Drews, (Zeljko) that were shot in Germany? Mavrovic, Michael Becker, Enad Licina, UB: We shot in Croatia because it's Alexander Frenkel, Ruediger May and cheaper there and tons of old cities look others fighting .... like World War 2. We shot only the scenes EC: Now how important was it to cast of Schmeling's farm in Germany. We actual fighters in the film? Hollywood is didn't have subsidies in Germany so I saw more known for turning actors into boxers no reason to shoot there. rather than the other way around. EC: I saw some behind the scenes photos UB: This time I made it the other way of you wearing boxing gloves during around, and with Henry Maske we were filming, what was that all about? Are you lucky. I think the fact to have all the real in the movie? fighters in the ring makes that movie UB: I play a referee, but I made a sparring something special. during the shoot and I also wanted to EC: Did the boxers have any problems show my actors from time to time exactly transitioning into actors? what they should do. UB: Only Joe Louis (Pablo Hernandez) EC: When can we expect to see this had to act, everybody else had to box only. movie to play in Canada? EC: Which portion of Max Schmeling's UB: Max will go out on DVD in Canada next year. life did you try to focus on for this film? TONY PEP BOXING FITNESS UB: We show roughly the time from 1933 EC: Is there anything else you want the & to 1949 where Schmeling's boxing career fans to know about Max Schmeling before -Located at the Corner of 6th Street & Royal A developed and ended. Also we focus on we wrap up this interview? Ave- • his role in Hitler Germany, the marriage, UB: Check it out and don't forget to and his time as a soldier. check out my movies right now in the EC: How important do you feel it is to video stores: STOIC, FINAL STORM, *$80 per Month for UNLIMITED Basic Open Gym* boxing and history in general, for stories RAMPAGE. *$70 per Month with 3 Month Sign Up for Basic Open Gym* like his to be preserved? EC: Thank you very much for once *$1 0 per Day Drop In Fee for Basic Open Gym* UB: Boxing is the most direct sport ... again doing an interview for the Boxing (Mon/Wed 6:30.9 pm; Tues1Thurs1Fr15-9 pm & Sat 1-5 pm) $60 per Month for 4 Sessions or $120 per Month for 8 Ses­ it's a mirror for life and death, and life Cinema. Wish you all the best of luck with and death is of course history. If you Max Schmeling! sions jump into any historical period and you CARDIO BOXING & CIRCUIT TRAINING CLASSES

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By· Garth Mclennan fights lined up since then, but for a variety of reasons, from opponent here are a number of sports out cancellations to a string of nagging there that don't always get the injuries, including a troublesome wrist Tmedia coverage they deserve. ailment that has been slow to heal, she In a sporting world dominated by hasn't been fight nearly as often as she the so-called "big four" of football, would like. baseball, basketball and hockey, "There were a lot of different there often is little room left for things." She said when asked about more overlooked sports that produce the long gap between fights. "I've had outstanding athletes in their own right. that wrist injury, so I wasn't able to Women's boxing has proven to be a fight for a few months there. I had a good example of this. few fights cancelled on me. I switched Media outlets in Vancouver are trainers, and that is a big deal. It's always on the hunt for compelling really hard to go to someone totally stories featuring talented local athletes, new. You have to have complete trust and one that has so far flown under in them." the radar is Fort Langley's own Sarah Pucek has been training with Pucek, who trains with local boxing Pep, one of the most respected and legend Tony Pep, less than a block successful boxers to ever come out of away from the North side of our very B.C. and who once went the distance own Douglas College. Pucek and Pep with arguably the greatest fighter in are in Calgary this week for what is the world today, Floyd Mayweather, sure to be the biggest fight of Puce~ 's for around four months now. Since young career when she takes on Ayana making the change to Pep, Pucek has Pelletier in a ten ro\llld contest for the been more than happy with her new Just 23, Pucek has fought five trainer. times in her professional career, and "He knows a lot, and he's been has yet to lose. She's coming off a able to show me a lot." Pucek says pair of hard-fought bouts against of the man with 43 wins and 22 the brawling Tammie Johnson from knockouts under his belt. "He's taught 2009 (she drew with Johnson in their me to be more creative, to be faster, first encounter before scoring a split and to throw more punches." decision victory at the Emerald Queen Looking at and talking to Sarah Casino in Washington state back in Pucek, professional boxer isn't the November). Currently sitting with a image you get from her. Very pretty, is record of 4-0-1, Pucek is anticipating and as nice as can be outside the ring, the toughest challenge of her career it can be difficult to conjure up the STUDENT when she squares off with the bigger image of a determined fighter poised NIGHT! Pelletier this Friday. to trade blows with some of the best "Defiantly, this is going to be the in the world. But determined she is. hardest fight of my career. Johnson Pucek has only been boxing since THURSDAY, was more of a brawler, and I find that I 2005, but she has an extensive athletic FRIDAY & do well against brawlers, but Pelletier, background as well. she's bigger and she hits harder. It'll "I want to be a world champion. I SATURDAY be a busier fight, faster." Pucek says know everyone says that, but it's true. when asked to analyse her opponent. I grew up with five brothers, so that There's no question that Pelletier was probably another reason I went has a size advantage heading into the into boxing. I played a ton of different bout. Pelletier has never fought below sports in high school, and I was 135 pounds in her career before, and really, super aggressive in all of them. has maxed out at 144lbs. Meanwhile, Especially in soccer, you did not want Pucek, who stands 5'5, has only once to face me on the soccer field." She exceeded fighting at 135 pounds, and says with a laugh. has fought as low as 124lbs, as she It can be very difficult for some did when she defeated Wendy Roy sports to break through and reach back in 2008. the public's attention. However, with Her fight with Pelletier will be athletes like Sarah Pucek leading the Pucek's first time in the rings since way, those sports are in good hands. last November. It wasn't supposed to be that way. She had several promising 20 Canucks Corner Canucks Season at a Glance

By Josh Martin, Sports Editor coming off a rocky season compared past, since Vigneault wants to reduce The twins will be looked at again to his previous years where he Luongo's work load. this year as the core for the Canucks t's one of the best times of the has averaged a sterling .913 save Offence -The forward line-up scoring. Alex Burrows had a career­ year. The Vancouver Canucks percentage and a 2.57 GAA. has a lot of fresh faces this year high 35 goals while Mason Raymond I are just one month away from However his numbers were still with new comers Raffi Torres, went as far as putting 25 goals in the beginning of the 2010-2011 decent in terms of playing 68 games Manny Malholtra, Joel Perrault, and the basket. The forwards are looking NHL regular season. Last year, the and having 40 wins under his belt in JeffTambellinijoining the squad strong heading into the season. Canucks were solid, finishing first the regular season. Many critics say along with Cody Hodgson, who Defence - The only big changes in the North West Division and third that giving him the captaincy has is expected to make the cut. After that the Canucks have done to the oyerall in the Western Conference distracted him from focusing on his having disappointing seasons, Kyle defence is getting rid of Willie with a record of 49-28-5. They were game, and perhaps as the team heads Wellwood and Steve Bernier have Mitchell and adding Dan Hamhuis scratching their heads in the second into training camp he will consider said their good-byes which will open and Keith Ballard to the line-up. round of the playoffs however when giving it up. up roster spots. Superstar Henrik Hamhuis can play his two-way the eventual Stanley Cup champion The real issue for Roberto is Sedin was unreal last year winning style and join the rush where as Chicago Blackhawks blew past them whether or not he can deliver when the Hart Memorial Trophy as the Ballard is a decent defensemen in six games. This year though, his team needs him the most, in the League's MVP and winning the but is mostly known for his slash the Canucks have reloaded and are playoffs. Cory Schneider will be the Art Ross Trophy as the player with on his own goalie at the time last looking for a fresh start and a deep back-up goalie, a position that he has the most points in the league at the year in Florida, Tomas Vokoun. playoff run. been fighting for ever since he was end of the regular season. Henrik's Last year the defence ran into many Let's take a look at where the drafted in '04 out of Boston College. brother Daniel had a spectacular injuries and were often blamed for Canucks stand to kick off the year. Schneider will be receiving more season as well coming off an injury the Canucks struggles, with a new Goa/tending- Captain and playing time this season than the earlier in the season and ripping it up chemistry hopefully they will be goaltender Roberto Luongo is back-up goaltenders in the Canucks for the remainder of the campaign. stronger than ever.

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