Bandersnatch Going craaaazy since 1971 Volume XXXII Issue II Code of Laws

News Americans in the prison system and the proposition is approved and the Karen Gelsthorpe ways to amend it. The main points of Code of laws will then become a more Production Manager the Justice minister being that there coherent structure. The reason for this could possible be a way to enable the need for change all of a sudden is the Why buy local Justice Minister Martin aboriginal people to avoid jail for smaller loop wholes in the justice system are Cauchon intends to review and revise offences. now being abused by the guilty and the Canadian Code of Laws to allow for Also among the Focal points are their attorneys to avoid justice and pe- food? Page 3 a process of modernization. The objec- the prostitution laws. The strictness of nalization. The changes to the code of tives of this revision are to simplify these laws is making laws will also include a more uniform and create a new set of laws, which the streets even more approach to judging trials. As the con- will better reflect the new Canadian dangerous for these fusion level is at an all-time high within society and needs. Due to the length women and men so the the justice system, more and more of the Campus of time in which the Code has not been Justice Minister sug- trials outcome now hinges on the judge fully updated the code has digressed gests editing them. As that the accused has to face. to looking more like piece meal than well as the laws on The pressure for this act to hap- an official Code of Laws. The state of sexual provocation and pen has been building for about twenty Clubs,clubs,clubs some of the laws made to protect citi- the ramifications that years and even the attorneys are say- zens in the cases of self-defense have law implies. Police ing that it is time for this change to oc- become so confusing and disorganized power is also being scrutinized in this cur. In fact it is pass due in the eyes of starting on that the laws have become illegible. The proposed review as the laws including many. main focuses of this effort are to create that of using excessive force are “To page 4 a functional straightforward set of laws. confusing”. Among the main focal points of The a fore mentioned changes will this discussion is the number of Native take years to review and implement if Entertainment Teacher Faces Suspension All about Andrew Coté “ - The teacher had never been in effect since both people involved were consent- Animal Cross- Editor-in-Chief trouble with the college ing adults and it was proven that there was no - No student or staff member complained position of power involved since Vo Quang was in connection with this matter never her teacher and never had to grade her. ing page 12 - No teacher has been sanctioned in the The meeting came to an end once it was estab- history of the college for a consensual relation- Last Thurday, a Labour Relations Com- lished that Stachrowski wasn’t going to allow ship mittee meeting was held in the Stewart Hall con- any of the guests to express their opinions on - The Administration acted on allega- ference room. It concerned Mr Cyrile Vo Quang, a the matter but he did say that he would be avail- tions in a letter from friends of the teacher’s es- C.A.L.L theatre workshop teacher who had had a able during the 5-day period if people wanted to Arts tranged wife consensual relationship with a John Abbott stu- speak to him. - The teacher committed no crime dent, Meghan Popiel. Gerald Stachrowski, Secre- Given the chance to interview a few stu- - The Sexual Harassment Policy specifi- tary General, confirmed that the College had re- dents on the matter, this is what they had to say: cally acknowledges consensual relationships as ceived a complaint letter on the 29th of August “Abbott has no real grounds for suspen- acceptable Many Poems pertaining to an ‘inappropriate relationship’ be- sion, he (Vo Quang) should follow it up in court.” - The teacher neither taught nor evalu- tween the two individuals and demanded imme- - Mireille Aucoin ated the student diate action. The letter was signed ‘Concerned “Whoever decided to suspend him is page 9 - No allegation was made that this rela- Parents’, but after verification, Stachrowski con- pretty stupid because they’re both mature, con- tionship compromised the teacher’s ability to firmed that the author of the letter had no children sensual, and over 18. Let them live their lives.” teach attending John Abbott College. In fact, as Vo - Stéphan Lemire - The student code of conduct does not Quang said, the letter was written by friends of “He can do whatever he wants, it’s his prohibit relationships with the college staff” his ex-wife who simply wanted to cause him harm. life.” Sports Allister Thorne, the Academic Dean, Based on the evidence obtained in the letter, the - Stacey Miller would not comment on the college’s position due college proceeded to suspend Vo Quang with no “I don’t agree that he had relations with a to the fact that there is a 5-day period before the pay until January 17th, 2003. The John Abbott student, but it is his own private life and Abbott suspension becomes official and nothing is sup- Faculty Association (JACFA) defended Vo should stay out of it.” posed to be said from the College’s standpoint Interview with a Quang at the meeting and had planned to have - Andrea Kaczovowsky about this matter during the period. various people, both staff and students, express “No comment on this issue.” An important point that was argued at the their views on the matter but Stachrowski refused - Arpad Nagy Canadien on meeting was that there was no official college to let anyone except for JACFA representatives The administration will make its final deci- policy concerning relationships between staff and th speak due to a clause in the labour agreement. In sion on Thursday, September 26 students. The only rule the college had to rely on page 15 a letter received by Bandersnatch, JACFA explains and Bandersnatch will be sure to cover was the Sexual Harassment policy which had no 1 September 25th,which facts were2002 established at the meeting: this ongoing story. BANDERSNATCH John Abbott College On The Side with your Editor-in-Chief Andrew Coté P.O. Box 2000 St. Anne de Bellevue, QC H9X 3L9 "Abbott's Many Places" Tel: (514) 457-6610 Ext 5389 Fax:(514) 457-6091 E-Mail: [email protected] Office: H-041 some of the decision makers hereat Greetings! have some extra time in your schedule Abbott, and have your voice heard. So or have really long breaks, you should all you students out there, you should Well it’s already week five and look into joining one of the clubs on be here for your education, as your main John Abbott is in full swing. Classes are Editor-in-Chief campus. They’re a lot of fun, you can priority but that’s not what Abbott is getting intense and the workload even Andrew Coté learn a lot and you get the opportunity about, there’s much, much more. bigger. The new students are slowly to meet quite a few people. SUJAC (the getting accustomed to college life and Student Union) is hosting ‘SUJAC Club Get involved! News Editor finding out how different it is from high Day’ in the Agora on Wednesday, Oc- Open school. You’ve all undoubtedly found tober 2nd where all the clubs on cam- the munch box, Abbott’s deep-fried pus will be setting up their own booth Campus Life Editor food haven, the caf, where you can get to provide information about their club Pizza Hut and Dagwoods and the new Open and that would be a great opportunity student lounge has finally opened, but for you to get involved in some of our has yet to receive its couches. The oval Entertainment Editor school’s activities. The theme of club coffee house remains the same even dayis"Fall Harvest" and should be lots Shawn Robertson though it has lost 60 percent of its seat- of fun! One thing I’ve discovered over ing space due to smoking regulations my many semesters here at Abbott is Sports Editor and still today, only smokers frequent that it actually helps out to get in- Robert Menzies it so it always looks empty and you can volved. There are so many people at tell where the non-smoking section is school who really couldn’t care about just by looking at the tables where the Arts Editor where they are, they’re just here to get chairs are still stacked up on top of them. their DEC and get out of here. They Open We at Bandersnatch are just getting never take the chance to realize that started. Were having our elections next studying here at Abbott means that Office Manager Tuesday for a whole lot of positions or you’re studying at the nicest campus Jason Doan if you’re interested in writing for us, our in all the CEGEP system. The staff mem- office is in H-041, drop by anytime. In bers here are very receptive to students, this issue, you’ll find a whole lot of de- Production Manager and you can actually make your mark scriptions of some of the clubs on cam- Karen Gelsthorpe here and have the opportunity to pus like the Gamers club, Anime club, change things you don’t like. There are Christian Fellowship, CSKY and the committees you can join on Congress, Advertising Manager Muslim Student Association. If you where you can interact directly with Open

Archive Editor Kathleen Stanhope French Editor News Editor's Note Katherine Harwood-Farkas

Photographics Coordinator with the ever adorable temporary News Editor Amanda Hoogland Open There has been a shortage of would be a) more likely to stay and b) wouldn’t it make sense to let more peo- Webmaster doctors now for many years. Poor work- happier people. Happier people make ple study in the field of medicine to pre- Brian Vrouvas ing conditions are one of the reasons happier workers. Happier people are vent the shortage from continuing? The why doctors are choosing to leave the more productive, because they are not cost of studying medicine is very ex- Production Staff country. The government gives next to preoccupied with other things. They are pensive. There should be financial aid; no funding for research, and upkeep of less likely to have burnouts. Doctors grants, bursaries and scholarships for the hospitals and the have a very stressful job students going into medicine. Some equipment. Hospital and poor working con- students are pushed away from medi- equipment is old and ditions don’t help. If cine because they do not have sufficient out of date, and the doctors are more re- funds. emergence rooms are laxed, and happy they overfilled. Also doc- can care for their pa- In conclusion doctors should tors in the United tients more affectively. be treated with more respect. Their jobs States make more It would make the doc- are stressful and happy people make Bandersnatch is the student-run Alternative money. tors’ lives much easier happier workers! There should be more Press at John Abbott College. It is published every two weeks and is partially funded by the Student if there were three shifts seats open to medical school and finan- Activities Commitee and by advertising solicited There is a (days, afternoons and cial aid given to those who have the members.Submissions are welcome in traditionally new bill that was evenings) instead of be- brains and interest of studying medi- either English or French and become property of passed forcing emer- ing on call twenty four cine. If the the newspaper. Submissions must be on an IBM com- patible diskette along with a printed hard copy and gency room doctors to seven. How is someone ER doctors MUST be in Text Format (*.txt) or RichText For- staff the emergency supposed to have a will be bet- mat (*.RTF). All submissions must include the full rooms 24 hours a day. family life if they can be ter repre- name and telephone number of the contributor, as After bill 114 was called to go to work at well as the e-mail address if applicable. The staff sented with reserves the right to reject or edit any submissions passed ER doctors want their own un- any time of the day? their own for length, legality, or clarity. Letters to Bander- ion because their needs are different union they snatch should be a maximum of 500 words but may then general practitioners. If the ER doc- Another reason for the doc- power to see print nonetheless if they are longer but worth- tors would be represented more accu- tor shortage we are faced with is the fact while. Neither spelling nor grammar will be cor- them. rected on letters to the editors, it is the responsibil- rately then they should have the right that universities are accepting fewer stu- ity of the contributor to correct them. to their own union. dents into medicine. Why don’t they This is my last issue as temporary Submissions and letters should be dropped open more seats up for more students News editor, best of luck to the new off at the Bandersnatch office, located in the base- ment of Herzberg, H-041 (across from the Hallway I think that if we improved so there will, in the future be more doc- news editor. Have a good semester eve- entrance of the oval) the doctors working conditions they tors? If there is a shortage of doctors ryone! Not Enough Space? SUJAC Update bumped up that ‘limit’ to twenty-nine. Wendy Smith Having a couple extra students in any other class might simply be a nuisance, Staff Writer whether it means less instructor feedback, a lack of equipment, or in some cases, a need CINDY D’ERRICO-BASSO for more desks. However, overloading a SUJAC would like to welcome its new physical education course, especially in the Congress members for the 2002-2003 school KAREN GELSTHORPE domain of outdoor education, can often mean year. They are an ambitious and diverse group AMANDA HOOGLAND Enrollment at John Abbott for the fall flirting with risky business. There are simply of individuals ready to fight for the rights of LAURA LACHANCE 2002 semester is up from past years; the col- too many potential safety hazards posed to all John Abbott’s students. Our new Con- JESSICA LEFEBVRE lege currently has over 5,000 students attend- the student. McDonald wishes to lower his AARON LEIBOVITCH numbers because, according to him, “Phys. gress members are as follows: ing. This is good news for the school, but SABA MALIK bad news for students and teachers as class ed is more high-risk than geography.” He is lists get longer and classroom space more now encouraging students to register in one Chairperson : BIMAL BHINDI MEAGHAN McWHINNIE scarce. of three new gym courses opened after the Secretary: LAUREN McGRUTHERS NAVYA MYSORE To rectify the situation, the college ad- beginning of classes, as requested by the CHRISTINE NEAGOE ministration chose to add several extra sec- physical education department. “It’s too bad JESSICA NG that the administration hadn’t anticipated this Congress: tions during the registration period. Despite LIJAN ROBERTS these efforts, however, classrooms were still overflow prior to the beginning of classes,” filled to the maximum, particularly those in he added. HUMA ALI PRITI WAHI Physical Education, English, and Creative Arts. School administration claims that they JAMES CHAN Why? have more returning students than expected, JULIA DAY There are currently Congress seats “It all boils down to money,” said Crea- as well as more new students. However, ac- open for Professional programs. For more cording to Sylvia Menard of the Registrar’s ANDREW COTE tive Arts co-chairman Mike Turner. information or to pick up a Nomination form, The process goes like this: The Pro- office, “the situation is under control.” CAITLIN FURTADO gram Deans decide on the specific number of Some disgruntled students disagree. JAMES HILL please see Barb in the SUJAC Office, P-101. students to allocate to a certain teacher. The “There’s a lot of chit-chat going on, and we’re MICHAEL HORNACEK teacher can then choose how many sections practically sitting in each other’s laps,” com- ARTURO LAS PINAS (Jr.) We are extremely excited about the he or she wishes to teach; fewer sections plained one Creative Arts student. upcoming SUJAC-Club Day on Wednesday, Julie Lavoie, a second year Computer LIN LEI would mean having more students in each October 2. Stop by The Agora from 10 am to class. Turner, who teaches classes in Video Science student, said that while her concen- SARAH LUE Production, was given the option to teach five tration courses aren’t a problem, she has to JAMES McGLYNN 3 pm to meet your SUJAC and Congress stu- sections instead of four, with smaller class deal with overcrowding in her English class. STEPHANIE MILLER dent reps, take part in activities, check out sizes. However, he chose not to do it. “The “I have a good teacher, though,” she said. ARPAD NAGY all the info booths for Clubs and student “As long as the teacher can handle it, class college could not guarantee that they wouldn’t MICHAEL NESZT organizations, and hear CSKY play live. If raise the bar on my class size limit of twenty- size isn’t really an issue.” four,” he explained. Turner believes he can handle it. “I NICOLAS OLESIK Such was the case with one of William have a formula. And besides, whether you YASAMAN RAJABIEH SHAYAN McDonald’s Hiking and Orienteering courses. have ten students or thirty, there is still a lot McDonald’s class was “supposedly restricted of responsibility to get things done,” he said. AMARA AMATH “The students who benefit are the ones who to twenty-four students, for safety reasons,” TRAVIS BOWSER but the administration unceremoniously are interested, regardless of class sizes.” JAMES CHAN Why Buy Local Food?

affecting local economies and the community. Furthermore, if we eat local ing to support local food production in sense of local distinctiveness. produce we reduce our participation in our area, the Sainte-Anne-de- Ryan Young oppressing millions of under-paid la- Bellevue’s farmers’ market, now in its Creative Arts Department Ideally we can and should be bourers in the Third World who slave second year, is a good place to start. growing all that we need locally. Be- to produce a single crop that is exported Every Saturday morning the parking lot fore World War II most of our basic sta- to the West without ever opposite the town hall is ples were being grown locally. It does benefiting the local commu- transformed into a lively mar- not make sense from a sustainable per- nities where they came from. ket place where you can pur- spective or from a nutritional one. chase all kinds of fresh food Generally, the food in our super- Food loses a greater bulk of its nutri- Here are some things produced in our region: fruits, markets is travelling further than ever ents the longer it takes to get from the you can do to support the vegetables, honey, preserves, before. In North America the average field to your dinner table. development of our local oils and bread. You’ll also get distance food travels before it reaches food system: a chance to meet the people producing our tables is 1,500 miles. This trans- People are becoming more critical the food and ask them questions about portation is often unnecessary, since of the global food system and are be- * Whenever possible, buy foods their products. Most produce available commodities like apples or potatoes ginning to shop locally so that their that are grown and produced locally. at the market has been grown organi- that often get imported to our province money can go straight to the producer. * Buy foods that are certified or- cally which means it was never sprayed from elsewhere are also exported from Buying food at a lo- ganic by locally based certification bod- with toxic pesticides, herbicides, or southern Quebec, so that cal farmers’ market ies or were grown with minimal pesti- fungicides, and is also not genetically in the end food has repeat- or straight from cide use and a respect for the environ- engineered. You can even sit at a pic- edly criss-crossed the somebody’s farm ment. nic table for a while, enjoy the sun or globe. The air pollution also gives consum- * Encourage supermarkets, local shade and have a croissant for break- that is being generated ers the opportunity shops, and restaurants to stock local fast or Ethiopian food for lunch. from the transportation of to talk with produc- produce. food affects both our ers to find out just The market will be set up in the health and that of other liv- how the food was A small group of people in Sainte- parking lot opposite the town hall at 109 ing organisms in the envi- produced. This al- Anne-de-Bellevue have gotten together Ste. Anne Street in Sainte-Anne-de- ronment. Moreover, the lows people to make to support local farmers and last year Bellevue. It is open every Saturday globalization of the food more informed they organized with the support and from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. till the end of industry has meant the loss of tradi- choices when buying their food. Such help of the Town Council a local, chiefly October. tional family farms, local food distribu- conditions also help foster a sense of organic farmers’ market. If you are look- tion systems and small shops, gravely

September 25th, 2002 3 C a m p u s L i f e

Temporary Editor Karen Gelsthorpe How to be a Gamer

social interaction using mostly imagination. A. Most certainly not. I’m not sure Q. Is Role-playing expensive? Sean Gomes It is a pass-time that offers it’s participants what you expect, but there is absolutely no A. Well, yes and no. The Rules Books Resident Gamer the chance to experience whole different lives. devil worshipping, demon summoning, goat (for creating characters, distributing abilities, Role-playing is the manifestation of Man- sacrificing, blood drinking orgies. If you are etc) and the Setting Books (descriptions of kind’s primitive urge to fabricate stories, to disappointed by this fact, please seek men- the world/setting) are fairly expensive. How- invent people and places and events, to Hello from the Gamers club. Rather tal help now. We are in no way a cult. They’re ever, Gamers collectively owns pretty much weave legends, fables and myths. than bore you with yet another article about just games! every gaming book we need, so as long as The basis of all role-playing con- what our club is/does, I thought it might be Q. I want to join cause I’m you treat them with care, we’d be willing to sists of a group of people who each good to write an impromptu FAQ. only interested in video-games let you use them to create a character or read assume the role of a fictional char- Q. Where the hell am I? and... up on a particular setting/world. (We can’t acter. All of these “players” are then A. You are in H-039. This is the Gamers A. Ok, let me just say that lend them out, though... too put into a fictional setting, created club room. The this isn’t the kind of thing we like valuable). You might want to buy your- by a Storyteller, in which they must Hall way to this room is right across to hear. Now, don’t get me wrong, self a set of multifaceted dice (6 sided, 8 sided, interact with the people of that fic- from the Oval. all Gamers are also video gamers, 20 sided, etc) to be able to play. They’re fairly tional world, as well as with each Q. What is Gamers? and we love playing computer and inexpensive. (Much of the actions in role- other. They must explore and dis- A. Gamers is a one of the clubs found console games as much as the next playing consists of a bit of randomness, so cover the world that they have in Herzberg basement. We are a club dedi- person, but that is not the purpose dice are used to determine the outcome of a stepped into. They must respond (or ignore) cated to Gaming, which is to say, role-play- of the club. We welcome any who are inter- particular action, the difficulty of which is the events that unfold around them. Thus ing, CCGs (collectable card games), tabletop ested to talk about the latest computer or determined by your character’s abilities). Role-playing is a reflection of the everyday war-gaming, etc. Mostly Role-playing. console games, but we would also like to choices we make in response to what life Q. What is Role-Playing? broaden your horizons to more than just throws at us, but in a fictional setting. A. Role playing is a form of complex video games, which are, at best, a very Q. Are you like some sort of cult? young and weak offspring of true Gaming. The MSA at JAC Christian Fellowship MSA and seeing allthose familiar faces,and then This sums up very well the goal of the CF at Nairra Tariq to stand in prayer with them, it just brings uscloser Mathew Olsthoorn Abbott. IVCF hold closely to this goal and tries Mulim Student Association together”Having these feelings at heart both Malik Christian Fellowship it’s best to include all Christians into its arms as and Tariq agreethat time in the MSA flies way to well as those looking or just curious as to our fast! Christian faith. To get more info on IVCF and its The call to prayer is answered daily in the However, there is more to the MSA than The Christian Fellowship at John Abbott doctrines, please refer to the web page (ivcf.com). John Abbott basement as muslim students gather the limited school hours. host to many pizza din- is open to Christians as well as to people of any Weekly, a staff member of IVCF comes to answer under the common banner of Islam. Students of ners and charity drives our name is familiar to other faith. Many of the regulars of the club are in theological questions and help out in the group Science, Commerce, and art put aside their text various International Aide Organizations as we fact non-Christians. This year, the club has be- in any way he can. books to devote time to their faith and to their continue to serve our community as well as our tween 40 and 50 members. The club’s office is The CF at Abbott participates in events community . world. If you have not seen the MSA than you located in H-040, in the little hallway parallel to such as Club day (coming up October 2nd, so The Muslim Students Association at John have undoubtdly tasted it as the rich aroma of Hertzberg basement where some of the don’t miss it), Sexual awareness week, and Abbott offers a place for allmuslims to find peace spicy samosa’s fills the hallways or Perhaps at clubs are situated. The neighboring clubs Jesus awareness week (winter semester), and meet friends with in an Islamic enviroment. one of our evening dinners hosted inthe agora include the CSKY, the Anime and Pagan among others. The Club also helps in or- Nomatter what their social background or cul- where one feeds the mind with knowledge and clubs, the Outdoor adventure club, and ganizing the 30 hour famine and Opera- ture a comon belief is bound to tiethem into the refuels the soul. the Oval coffeehouse, which is just down tion Christmas Child (keep your eyes pealed MSA’s fun and peaceful atmosphere. Yet our Islam is a religion of peace which is what the hall. Many of the members come of- of OCC; it is coming up soon). OCC send hand towards friendship is not limited to the the MSA reflects. Each and every member brings ten to the clubroom to participate in our Christmas boxes to children in countries muslim population,it is extended towards any- a warm and accepting personality filling the room weekly bible studies or prayer meetings. where people live in poverty, and the 30 one interested in knowing about Islam and its with a kind of goodness rarely seen. It’s where But most of the time, the members are simply hour famine raises money for World Vi- followers. The MSA’s invitng atmosphere is al- sudents come to devote timeto their faith or just there to hang out. We have a schedule of the sion which helps people in poverty. There are ways ready to welcome any questions. simply chill out with a friend. Whatever the rea- weekly events posted on the door for anyone also a couple of retreats for the CF annually, of On a day to day basis the MSA remains a son they’ll always be welcome because we are and everyone interested in sitting in on one of which one is coming up the last weekend of Sep- home to all those searching for a place to ease the friends, we are family and we are united. In the our bible studies or prayer meetings. Or even if tember. For this John Abbott Christian Fellow- mind.Saba Malik is amongst those who relies on words of the president of the MSA Saad Uddin, you solely need answers to Christianity related ship will join up with other cegeps and head out the MSA’s relaxing atmosphere,”I like the muslim “The MSA is an establishment designed to as- Question, feel free to drop in. into the wild! There are some other events where enviroment and friendliness” says Malik, “ After sist Muslims in their day to day lives whether it be The CF (Christian Fellowship) at John the John Abbott CF gets together with other class I just want to go somewhere and relax , the socially, spirtually or academically, our purpose Abbott is associated to the Intervarsity Chris- cegeps: each semester there is a Praise and Wor- cafeteria and munch box are often noisy so I rather extends to educating the general public about tian Fellowship of Canada (IVCF). Which means ship and each year there is a Volley-ball Tourna- come here”. The second year student is an ac- Islam and clearing the many biases out there”. that there are many sister groups on most of the ment (I can proudly say that Abbott won it for tive member of the club and is often involved in The success of the MSA is evident by a single university campuses and colleges around the last 3 years). Last Year there was also an the MSA’squest to promote Islamic glance at the many awards on our wall, for there is Canada. IVCF was started by an inter-university Improv tournament that turned out very well. Awarenes,though it seems she’s not alone.The rarely a club as unique as the MSA. group in Britain. In 1928, they described their The members of the CF are very ex- first year students have also adjusted to the For further information about Islam or purpose as, “to stimulate personal faith and fur- cited of this upcoming year. We wish all you MSA’s comfortable surroundings as Madeeha the MSA visit us at HO-43 or HO-47 or check out ther evangelistic work amongst students by up- readers a best of semesters and hope you’ll T ariq says, “I love walking in and out of, the our booth by the Munch Box. holding the fundamental truths of Christianity…” come and visit us soon.

4 Bandersnatch What is Anime? nated by everything Japanese and are even learning the language. It’s not unusual for Carla Cianflone&Kim Malboeuf club members to throw Japanese words into Anime Club their conversations. Occasionally, we also get together and go to Chinatown in down- town Montreal. We are also organize a trip to Toronto in May to attend the Anime North Just what is Anime you might ask? Convention where we meet other crazy peo- Anime is Japanese animation. You know the ple like us, spend way too much money (on ones, the large eyes, small mouths, ridicu- stuff like CDs, posters, actual Japanese With summer coming to a close, I thing other then vegetate in the base- lous body proportions, and unbelievably manga not the French ones you find around though I would write a few thoughts ment with a nice glass of ice tea when high-pitched voices. When most people here, etc.) and just have tons of fun! We about it. Summer Vacation doesn’t ex- the humidex on the local news reads think of Anime, they think of shows like might be crazy and loud, but we’re all very ist for anyone after high school. Yes, “TILT” I’m lucky though, a lot of peo- Digimon and Sailor Moon. If you think that’s close friends and always welcome new we don’t have school anymore but in ple don’t have air conditioners, my girl- the best Japan could come up with, think members.We’re currently going into our third turn we have to get jobs to pay for our friend included. Her apartment gets so again! Anime includes more romance, com- year and have about 20 official members and social lives, which, suddenly, has a lot hot during the day that she has to sleep edy, action, horror, and violence than most several “part-time” members who join us more time to spare, and unless you are on the floor of her basement just to be Hollywood movies you see today. Not to whenever possible. very lucky, you know that the summer able to get a few hours of sleep before a mention the great characters, including The current Executive Committee con- job you get will not be the dream job big day of summer camp, luckily, she samurais, assassins, monks and many, many sists of: President: Patty you’d love to have, like ice cream taster gets to go swimming everyday at the more. Vice President: Tobi at Hagen Daz or testing samples of park’s pool. Too bad she has to swim in So just what does the JAC Anime Secretary: Kim Laughing gas. Wouldn’t that be a fun the one-foot deep kiddy pool. club do? We discuss a variety of Anime, we Gatekeeper: Carla job though? But getting a summer Job I’d like to go swimming, there read manga (Japanese comic books), listen Assistant Gatekeeper: usually means you will be working at are a few public pools in my area, but to all sorts of music straight from Japan (not Tracy some sort of fast food restaurant or now that I’m older, I realize that the lo- only music from Anime but J-Rock and J- Everyone is welcome to come down clothing store at the local mall. Now I’ve cal pool is nothing more then an over Pop as well), admire pretty pictures and prac- at any time and visit our clubroom. It’s lo- had experience working at a clothing populated temped pool of dilute piss. tice drawing in the Anime style. Several cated in H-036 (in that little clubroom hall- store, and there is no worst job, then Makes you wonder exactly what you are members are very talented at drawing and way, H-030 next to the Oval). We also have working at a clothing store that no one drinking when you accidentally swallow are willing to give drawing pointers to those regular meetings every Wednesday at 5:30 shops in. I worked at a store in which water. The last thing I can remember who want them. Many members are fasci- pm in P-034. basically sold clothes to working class about the pool was the deep-end rules men and women. I don’t and games. We always played the same mean suits and ties, I’m game of BOB, which is talking overall, jeans, basically an underwater steel tipped shoes, polo version of Tag, which I Righteous Insanity shirts, that sort of crap. always lost at. (Remem- Sexcapades The problem with this ber, I was a fatty) At the store was that NO ONE pool I used to go to, to with Alita Tralene SHOPPED THERE! The be able to swim in the majority of the customers deep end, we needed were men, whom already everyone’s permission, that Playboy has all those pictures of women Have you ever felt really dirty after sex? know what they want or which would be so stu- drenched, and it works both ways). Just make That sweaty, sticky sensation that feels great have already ordered their clothes and pid. If one person wanted to go on the sure that if you’re the one down there that and satisfying for about five minutes and then are just coming to pick them up. Now, diving board, we all had to get out and you don’t open your eyes lest you like the wanted to take a shower like never before? what this means is that me and all the wait until the little kid left or drowned. blindness and make sure that your breathing Well do I have a great suggestion for you: other student workers just walked And it was always that one kid who isn’t impeded by the water. start there. Yes, that is what this issue’s topic around aimlessly through the store, didn’t want to play, every pool has that And now for the main event in our wa- is, “Showers, Wet and Wild Style”. If you never desperately trying to find something to one kid who does things that he/she ter-oriented Olympics: the Sex. When having done it you’re missing out because not only do. You will never understand the joy knows will piss everyone of. Our pool’s sex in the shower there are a few complicating is it time efficient (you’re getting of seeing a shirt improperly folded and kid was this kid was skinny, scrawny, factors to take into consideration. clean while you’re getting down and being able to refold it until you’ve thin as a twig, but he had man boobs, The first is lubrication: even dirty), it’s also incredibly fun... And worked in a clothing store. You know we don’t know why, but he did. He had though getting wet (I’m not re- it saves you money on Kleenex; I those people who follow you, asking if man boobs that rivaled most girls his ferring to water) isn’t a problem, mean the plumbing is right there! you need help? It’s not because they age. nor is staying wet for that matter, And there are so many ways to want to make a sale, it’s because they doesn’t mean that some uncom- have fun under the running water. are bored out of their freaking minds fortable friction won’t take place. You can either start or finish and would like some contact with peo- There is an easy way to solve (or both) with a nice lathering. A ple from the outside world. I worked at that though, just make sure to soap massage is always very pleas- that store for 5 weeks, until I got canned spread the lips wide enough at ant since soap (or shampoo, or because there wasn’t enough business the initial penetration and all will be well. The body gel, etc.) is a very good external lubri- to support the staff. Who would have second obstacle is a combined issue: posi- cant. WARNING: Soap, or any of the other guessed it? Since the store had an av- tion/balance. I find the best position for in the previously mentioned items, are not to be used erage of three customers a day, I would shower is a standing dogg-style. If you find internally. Do you remember from when you say EVERYONE! something better let me know. And as for bal- were little and you got soap in your eyes or It’s been one of the most humid sum- ance try finding something stable (that means mouth? It stung and didn’t taste very good, mers we’ve ever had up here, which isn’t don’t use the curtain rod). Use a wall or the did it? Well guess what, it shouldn’t be used so bad for the people who work out- rim of the bathtub. in other orifices either! So rinse off properly doors since they get used to it, but I Good luck to you all and if you do it before inserting anything into anything. worked and live in an air conditioned right the only thing you’ll drown is the noise. Oral sex also works in the shower, building, when I go outside it’s like Stolen Quote of the Day: “I’d like to sit whether you have a stall, basin or tub. It is a walking into an oven. On the hottest in the Big Dipper. It looks comfy.” very nice visual treat to see someone pleasure days, it’s hard to want to go do any- you as water trickles down (there is a reason

September 25th, 2002 5 Abbott Welcomes Out-of-Towners

along with roommates, and following a budget. time to myself,” “sharing a room with some- Rowe then introduced Lynda Giguere, Wendy Smith Some must adjust to a completely new cul- one who is so different from me,” and “not who teaches Inuit students at the college. finding anyone to just hang out with.” Staff Writer ture. Many are studying English and French Giguere gave a talk on culture shock, in which for the first time. According to MacDougall, This is where MacDougall came in. As she spoke frankly about her own experiences, “It helps them to grow up a lot faster. They the Student Success Animator for John and gave suggestions to students on how to learn independence, and most handle it very Abbott, she is in charge of improving student bridge the gap. She reassured students that On Wednesday, September 18th, out- well.” success. Concerned about the large number they were not alone in their homesickness. of-town students were welcomed in the Agora One such student who seemed to be of out-of-town students who were left to fend “Experiencing culture shock is healthy and during a special reception. The evening’s ac- handling the transition particularly well was for themselves, especially if they weren’t liv- normal,” she said. She encouraged students tivities featured a mixture of lighthearted so- German student Birte-Antina, entering her ing on campus, she organized a special recep- to find out what they were missing from home, cial activities and games, a talk on culture fourth week at Abbott. “For me, being away tion last year. This year, the number of stu- “and try to find it.” shock, and an informal question-and-answer from home is no problem,” she said. “I’ve met dents attending has almost doubled. “The The collective mood, which had session held over plates of sandwiches and so many people here; it’s great. Everybody is purpose of the whole evening is to reach out dipped to reflective melancholy during cookies. so nice; they always try to help you if you and connect. We want them to feel connected Giguere’s speech, perked up considerably Some 95 students call Abbott’s on- have a problem.” Her biggest stumbling block to the school, to show them we care.” when it came time for food. To further encour- campus residence home. Of these students, is missing her family and boyfriend of one and The night started off with a social ac- age students to mingle, the tables had prear- 71 are from the small towns and rural areas of a half years. However, she’s managed to find tivity to break the ice; students were given a ranged, colour-coded seating arrangments. Quebec, and the remaining 24 hail from other a way to cope: “I call my parents when I’m time limit of twenty minutes and a grid with a Headed by a staff member, small groups dis- parts of Canada and overseas. John Abbott homesick, and my boyfriend and I have a certain interest, trait, or pastime marked in each cussed their questions, concerns, frustrations, College also has more international students webcam - I get free Internet access in Stewart square. They were then instructed to find and and problems, and brainstormed possible so- than any other Cegep, due mainly to the fact (Hall).” mark the initials of a different person for every lutions. that Abbott is the only Cegep that offers on- While many others echoed Birte- square. Later on, the grids were collected and The evening ended on a light note, with campus housing. Currently, 62 students from Antina’s sentiments, it was clear that at least a one was drawn for a prize of two tickets to the more social games followed by closing remarks Germany and 14 from China are attending the handful of students were confronted with some premiere of Sweet Home Alabama. from MacDougall, who organized the event in college. kind of problem or question. Said one stu- Shortly after the icebreaker finished up, conjunction with John Abbott’s Housing Serv- In addition to the usual college stresses dent, “The waterpipe broke on Monday, the Learning Center chairperson Brenda Rowe ices. All students who attended the gathering like deadlines, papers, tests, and orals, the out- microwave on Tuesday. What’s next?” An- introduced the staff members present at the left with either newfound friends or a of-town students must also face other diffi- other student is worried about “trusting peo- event and gave a few inspiring words of her newfound sense of security. culties. “They’re going through something ple I don’t know.” “None of my roommates own. “This is a bridge from home to adult- Perhaps one anonymous student at that a lot of other students aren’t,” said Sandra ever put a new roll of toilet paper in the bath- hood,” she told the assembled crowd. “You’re the reception best summarized the mood MacDougall, Student Success Animator for room after they’ve used it up,” complained lucky in the sense that you now have the op- among the out-of-towners: “I’m happy. A lit- John Abbott. The students need to adapt to another. Other concerns included “finding portunity to spread your wings a little bit.” tle homesick, but happy!” living on their own for the first time, getting Righteous Insanity Words From CSKY

RighteousThe Quickness Insanity of Time a quick recap of some of last year’s events: Sarah Lue Corn Roast, Blackout 2001, Halloween CSKY General Manager Radiothon, Battle of the Bands, Blackout 2002 with Kristin Rice and Springfest. If you thought last year was good, wait until you hear what we have other person who is a true friend, is that Jesus Picture this… you’re sitting in the Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: If planned for this year! We started off with the has done something for you that no one else can MunchBox and you hear some music…but any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will Corn Roast! Big thanks to Brent, the do; He died to take away your sins. There is no where is it coming from? First you think that it come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with breakdancers and the huge crowd that stuck one else on this earth who promises to be your must be someone listening to a discman really me. around for the fun, long after the corn was true friend, and who can give you a whole lot loudly…but no one around you has any head- Revelation 3: 20 finished! We had such great feedback so we more: an eternity in Heaven. phones on. So then you think…”oh, it must How may one define who Jesus is? decided to give you guys what you were ask- To return to my opening question, how be a radio behind the counter that the Some might think of Him as a wise teacher who ing for…another day full of music and enter- may one define who Jesus is, I am going to pro- MunchBox ladies are listening to…but since hada few controversial ideas that got him into tainment! We’re planning a CSKY vide you with the answer. It isn’t founded on any when do the MunchBox ladies listen to good trouble. Others may envision him as somestrict Radiothon…which is a fancy way of saying conclusions derived from somecomplicated re- music???!!!” Well boys and girls, the mystery authoritative figure, always trying to stop you “a day full of awesome music, entertainment, search, and it isn’t the end result of some exten- is solved…the music you’re listening to is from having fun. I’m even sure a fewpeople out free prizes and laughs!”. Stay tuned for the sive debate (after all, God is not the author of coming from John Abbott’s own radio station. there think he’s a fraud. day and time! confusion), it is the simple truth written plainly in That’s right! John Abbott has a radio station We all have different ideas about who this We’re also joining forces with the the Bible. Jesus is the Son of God, who is ready to and it’s called CSKY. Our main office and stu- contentious character may be, but one Breakdance club! CSKY is also planning a give you more than any true friend can offer. He dio is located at H-034 and we broadcast be- truthalways remains the same. Jesus is just burst- charity ball…you know, like a formal dance... wants to take away your sins. tween 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Mondays to ing with enthusiasm to get to know you, and he this gives all you girls an opportunity to dress Jesus will always be there to listen, He Fridays…but enough with the boring details, wants so much to be able to help you. This, to up and make your guy friends wear a tie! I can help you out whenever you’re in trouble, I’m going to tell you what we’re really about me, sounds like Jesus wants to be your friend. don’t want to give all of CSKY’s secrets andbelieve me, He won’t steer you in the wrong A “true friend” is often defined by a away…but rumor has it that a very well known direction. The best part is, you don’t have to We are the largest club at John few common characteristics: you can trust them, MC will be providing the music for the event! chase allover town to fmd Him, or find out His Abbott College. To give you an idea of the they won’t steer you in the wrong direction, So that’s a taste of what CSKY has to phone number so you can call Him. demographics, we have a staff of around fifty they’re willing to listen, they’re always there for offer… to become involved, drop by H-034 He’s there now, knocking at the door of students who listen to a variety of different you, they love hanging out with you. ..And the and speak to an Executive. Also congratula- your heart, waiting for you to open it. Why not genres of music (including Alternative, Funk, list goes on. Many of us may have already en- tions to all of our on-air winners who walked give it a try? It will be the beginning of a friend- Rap, Ska, Latin, Reggae, etc!). CSKY is open countered this reliable type of friend at some point away with a double movie pass to see Sweet ship that will last you a lifetime-and more. to all John Abbott students, regardless of what in our lives, but I have toask you: How many of Home Alabama. Congratulations also goes Got Questions? Comments? Don’t hesi- program you’re in. you out there have a friend who loves you so out to the CSKY winners from orientation, the tate to email me at But wait! There’s more! We don’t much that he/she willingly gave up his/her life to corn roast and our daily CD prizes. Stay tuned [email protected] —Confidenti- only play music, we also organize and/or host save you from eternal damnation? for CSKY updates, and I hope to see you at ality guaranteed. a bunch of events throughout the year. Here’s The difference between Jesus and any our upcoming events!

6 Bandersnatch CR What?

academic record. The score is calcu- I decided to get a clearer pic- ing within a group than the standard Gabrielle Masse lated by the Ministère de l’Éducation ture of what an individual student’s file grade point average. After all, if you’re Contributor du Québec and includes the student’s accessed by universities contained. I unlucky enough to get all of the teach- rank in the group based on that stu- initially called the Ministère de ers who give low marks, then theoreti- dent’s grade as well as an indicator of l’Éducation du Québec and could not cally, you won’t be penalized since you The first I heard of the CRC was the strength of the group. The CRC find a single individual to answer my still have the opportunity to work hard back in the year 2000 in a letter from our score is used extensively by universi- questions and maintain a mark guidance counselor informing us that a ties in Quebec to determine admission. after sev- above the average new number, called a CRC score, would At first glance, being reduced eral at- however low that mark be assigned to each student. The cal- to a single number that determines your tempts. I may be. This, in turn, culation and assignment of this score whole future seems to bear the hallmark found this bodes well for your in- was to start in high school and eventu- of a dystopia. And, if being re- a little dis- dividual CRC. ally, it would have an impact duced to a number doesn’t cre- concerting In fact, giving of our application to univer- ate enough paranoia, then how since they universities a number sity. “You see girls”, she of- about the fact that it’s based on are sup- that shows a student’s fered, “There is some ben- information only available to posed to be relative strength over efit to finishing your last the government (it is impossi- the ones their entire studies year of high school with a ble for a student to calculate who makes more sense strong effort”. their own CRC score). What if calculate than the American Yes there was. some bureaucrat somewhere this system of demonstrat- There was also some “ben- makes a mistake and submits the wrong number. ing a student’s rela- efit”, as she put it, to following the time- numbers? Who will know? They did, tive strength on the honoured tradition of partying the last Further along the paranoid however, basis of one test such half of the final year of high school. theme, there appear to be a whole gal- refer me to the Universite de Mon- a s the SATs. So what’s After all, the marks had been submitted axy of CRCs that are calculated for a sin- treal where I received the basic infor- the bottom line? It seems you can af- to Cegeps and the fate of many was gle student even though we are only mation about the calculation and use of ford some valleys along with the peaks sealed. So what was this CRC thing and given a “global CRC”. Giving your per- the score given through Omnivox. in your overall effort so relax a little and why was it interfering with my life? manent code number to a university al- Paranoia aside, there must be enjoy yourself. Very briefly for those of you lows them to access information about some advantages to the use of the CRC who haven’t yet begun to obsess about you that YOU don’t even have. For ex- score for both students and admission this one little number, the CRC score is ample, universities have full access to officers at universities. The score does a value between 0 and 50 that reflects individual scores based on subject give a clearer representation of stand- the relative strength of an individual’s groups like English and Humanities Keep our Campus Clean and Perfume Free

one likes when your cell phone rings and So respect your fellow students, 4)Shut up in the hall ways. Karen Gelsthorpe the teacher is trying to talk it's really, really and follow my few points about simple Most students go to class to learn annoying. courtesy. Remember above all else we're Production Manager not listen to some jerk scream and 6) If you don't know the answer don't all here to learn. yell in the hall. raise your hand. Never assume that the 5) For crying out loud turn Because all of the John Abbott teacher won't call on you, you just end up off your cell phones in class. No students have to live in this space, I looking like an ass. have a few simple request to make things nicer for everyone. 1) Clean up your own trash. No- body else wants to do it for you and it gets disgusting before ut is the janitors turn to clean. It is NOT their job to clean up YOUR trash. 2) Try to avoid spraying perfumes in the Hall. There are many students here at Abbott that are ALLERGIC to your perfume. It is unfair that they be punished for your ignorance. Plus bath- ing in your perfume isn't good for any- body. 3) If you are walking in the Hall Campus Plus Ad way and see a friend of yours, don't stop walking, change directions or find somewhere to go, but don't block the hall some of us do like and want to go to class. 4) If your done eating in the Munch Box and are now just sitting and loitering please give other people the chance to sit and eat. The tables are for students who want to eat, not students who just want to sit.

September 25th, 2002 7 Arts with temporary editior Sabrina Hamilton Immortality Moments Soldiers Ballad For Her

Wired Wraven Anonymous Anonymous Contributor Before My Last Contributor Contributor

Etched in the halls of time from the past, Journey: She sleeps with the dawn’s I’d cry and she’d say, the present and the future coming Is this what I did to you? I’ll be remembered as the one who accom- She wakes with the blue world And I’d sigh and say, No plished much Anonymous The horizons end Then she would breathe, But none will remember my name or who I Contributor a new begining And I would add, was This is what you did to you, Faced with this demoralizing dilemma; Her Crimson lips that touch the Only through my love for you, I ponder the idea of doing great deeds but Before black cloaked Death whisps me grass Was it done to me. to be forgotten by the next day away, her descending beauty of utter Believing in you is what Or content myself by knowing that I was a I want to see the break of day; chaos Did this to me. person See the innocence of Dawn’s vibrant the ringing clash of steel on steel Again she sighs, It makes no difference the number of souls hues, are her voices grace Thinking I could trust you, I save See the Spider’s woven web drenched Did this to me. Or the number of times I put my life in in dew. Unclothed and laying in her own She sighs yet again, danger for others See the world sway while it’s tune devine And adds, I’ll still just remain: a number, a statistic, a endlessly plays. her flesh cut deep to the bone I love you. blur in the pages of history. beneath. I would shudder, This however is the price I pay for being Before I am tucked away into solitude, she lays upon the field that day Sweat, immortal!!!!! I want to sense your secure tranquil brought about by her own accord And began to cry all over again, I wouldn’t mind this immortality so much attitude; Well that’s what I thought, if it weren’t for this accursed memory of mine Feel the energy your laughter generates, This is the soldiers whore he beds That’s what I hoped. Remembering everything that has past but Feel your eyes connect with mine and This is the color she wears for him for anything dealing with time, penetrate. This is his rising song of voice I cannot deal with this concept even if my Feel your soul become unshy of being This is his carved flesh of death existence depended on it nude. this night. Their God So life after life, I remember everyone that This is what it means to fight the I’ve loved and cared for Before I am encased in a tuneless tomb, fight. Well knowing that they’ve died in a time I want to hear Life’s heart beat in my Lauren McComber long ago, it feels as though it was yesterday womb, Contributor So I’m condemned to walk the earth in the Hear my Mother’s melodic voice that’s shadows of the past sweet and deep, Because after an eternity of living “time” Hear the Gods’ of sixties rock singing me has no meaning to sleep. The glorious states are now Except just another word for enemy... Hear the music of the planet sigh a note forcing us to take action; As for everyone else that meets me even of gloom... Stealing our precious freedom for a moment in hopes of saving Their proud Fear not for as long as I live, you’ll be kingdom. remembered. Religion fanatics are praying for peace, Unaware that across the ocean Rain Thousands of fierce and holy hu- mans Leigh Jones are watering Their guns with Contributor hopes of bloom’n. Two dominant controllers of Man- Cool drops caress my face and skin, as now face to face with rage in their the world around me is smeared with the bless- eyes- ing of the devine power which is unknown to Lead naive human sacrifices man kind. The blessing serves as the soul pur- to march in Their war as simple de- pose of life rejuvenated. The heavy burden of vices. the winter that has passed is lifted, as the seed of spring is planted in the minds of every creature Red blood, white innocence and that breaths on this earth. The rain is here as a blue misery, reminder of the joyous seasons to come, in which We are their Slaves to command. the devine unknown will bless us with its warmth Stuff us with all their proud lies and cool shade. The same warmth and cool shade then send us in the name of Their which gives us the opportunity to indulge our- god to die. selves that true love is real and that one day we Sean Gomes shall all find it. Contributor 8 Bandersnatch Raytorin's Claw Time

Brian Vrouvas Kathleen Stanhope Master of the Spiders Archive Editor

I fly in the night I soar like a kite My wings are black as the night I need to put it all behind me, When I’m in flight. To leave it all behind me. If I don’t move on with my life, My claws are as sharp as a knife Get on with my life. When they slice I will never, Into your flesh I will never be all right. And give me something fresh. I can no longer hide in the darkness, No longer find shelter in the My eyes glow blood red darkness. When I start to feast What was nurturing, is now strangling, I will consume you all Things must change. For I am the beast. I must change, or die It is time I am Raytorin the Dragon THE time is now. I am the first of the five The choice is no longer mine to make. I am male and violent I must grow up. And I am forever. Melanie Normandeau We must grow up. Staff Artist What was said, what was done, What is past, what is over. Never forgiven, must be forgotten, I have been unchanging for so long, If we are to survive, if I am to survive, Man My Story the many must change to the one. that. They do not like him. They say he I must become, Steph Timito Karen Gelsthorpe is bad, but I do not listen. They say he Like an angel that has no sense of Contributor Production Manager comes from a bad family and that he will mercy, turn out rotten just like the rest of them. My wings are for seeking out a new I think they are wrong. He is nicer to me future the only I can search for. I cry myself to sleep almost I must step into the light, Weep not for times of war and famine than any of them have ever been. They every night now. If only they cared, Spread my wings and tale flight. spread across the Earth; are wrong. I hate them. They are the rea- then maybe life would be better. Maybe It is time to listen to my own drummer, for stories told of kingdoms old son that life is so hard. He is an angel. if I could talk to them, then I would not My own music. that die without rebirth. Yes, an angel sent just for me, to pro- have to do this. If only I could trust It is time to stand outside the fire, And cel’brate not those vict’ries won tect me from them. To make sure that them. I wish I did not have to do this The future waits for no one. in battles far abroad; they cannot hurt me anymore. I am go- alone. The pain is almost too much to of those who fight with milit’ry might ing to stop hearing their words for a bear. I tried to tell them, but all they see for country and for God. while. They are so mean to him. They is what I am wearing, and the bruises For ’tis the nat’ral way of things will be nicer to him once I am gone. I am that I try to hide. They whisper about for men to hate and fear the reason they are so mean to him. It me when they think I cannot hear, but I and rally ‘round to hear the sound will not be difficult to do. It is almost am neither stupid nor deaf despite what of self-praise in their ear. time, if only I could trust them to stop. they seem to think. They say that it was Thus, weep then not for fallen lands They used to be my friends, but they him and that I am better than that, but that once stood proud and tall, have turned on me now. They are awful. they do not know how or what I feel. for they will rise before thy eyes I hate them. I feel the blood quickening, Besides, he is better than I am. They and then, again, will fall. I am almost prepared, just a few more just do not see it. They are wrong any- So if you weep, weep for the man moments now. They are looking at me way, he would never hurt me. I do this whose life is filled with pain; again. I hate them more each time they to myself. At least now they have some- unhappy ends and loss of friends look at me. I am going to finish this. He thing real to fixate on. Before it was my ne’er to be seen again. will find someone better, he deserves looks, they think I am ugly, they are And cel’brate he who spends his time someone. One of them is approaching right. I am ugly. Ugly and fat. I tried to in happiness and pride; me, the time is almost here. She is cry- fix that, I have not eaten for weeks, but Who loves his life and holds his wife ing. They are not supposed to feel pain. the fat just won't go away. I am so ugly, and fam’ly to his side. They are perfect. Everybody likes them. but he says I am beautiful. He says that The spir’t of man lay not within What does she have to cry about? She there is nothing wrong with me, that I his city and his town; is beautiful and skinny, not like me. So am smart, smart and beautiful. He loves Although they stand, without the man, much more perfect than me. She is apolo- me. All of me, even the fat, he says I they’d crumble to the ground. gizing to me. I do not understand she have no fat but if I did he would love it. For ’tis within the single man does not care about me. She never cared I think he is lying to me. Sometimes I that life is always sure; about me. I am crying now too. I tell her wish I could see myself the way he does. though cities gray will fall away everything. She is looking at me again, Than maybe I would love me too. He is the man will still endure. but I do not hate her for it anymore. She the only reason I am still here. The only says that we will be friends and that she reason I have not died. He is my heaven, will help me deal with the pain. I believe I love him. He promises that one day he her this time. She seems to be telling will take me away from all of them, their the truth. They are looking at her. They eyes and their talk. He says he will make do not understand why we are crying. Kathleen Stanhope me proud of him, I am already proud of She says we do not need them. I say Archive Editor him. He is the best thing that has ever that we are going to be all right; him, happened to me. I wish I could tell him her and me. They love me. I love me.

September 25th, 2002 9 Opinion To Keith Henderson - Director General, Allister Thorne - Academic Dean, and whomever else this may concern:

the class list is a departmental technical mat- nario, the supposed "victim"? ployment at John Abbott on any level. There Katherine Thalia Harwood- ter only. All students in Theatre Workshop Since when does the College have was no infringement on a student's, or a Farkas are listed under Mr Vo Quang but he only the right to interfere in our personal lives? teacher's, rights in this case. Student has input on the grades of the technical crew, Are we not allowed to make our own deci- I hope that the decision that is to Ms Popiel was an actor. There is therefore sions anymore? There have been many stu- be announced on Friday, September 26th, I am writing in response to Cyrile Vo neither conflict of interest nor any question dent-liaisons since the College opened and 2002 takes into consideration that this is- Quang's, a teacher in the C.A.L.L., Theatre of him using his power as a teacher over her. never has the College seen fit to make an sue, this relationship between two consent- Workshop program, suspension and possi- The fact that they stayed together after she example of a teacher over non-existent policy. ing adults, (I cannot stress this point ble dismissal. The reason for this is because graduated should prove that. Especially when the relationship was be- enough) is none of our business. Mr Vo Quang entered a romantic relation- It states nowhere in the school's tween two consenting adults. In fact one of Thank you, ship with a 19-year-old student (at the time, policy that relationships between faculty and our previous Academic Dean's had even she has since graduated) Meghan Popiel. I students is prohibited as long as it's not expressed that those kinds of relationships Katherine Thalia Harwood-Farkas is find it completely unfair that he be punished sexual harassment. And in this case it's clearly were none College's business. a student in the C.A.L.L Theatre Workshop for having a consensual relationship with a not. In fact Ms Popiel showed up at Mr Vo Not all may agree with the idea of program. fellow adult. And as for the student/teacher Quang's hearing on Thursday to defend him. their relationship based on personal moral aspect it is a non-issue. He was not her Unfortunately she was gagged and was un- grounds but Mr Vo Quang has broken no Note: The opinions expressed on this teacher at any time in the relationship. The able to speak on his behalf. I ask you, why rules or regulations. And besides, who are page do not necessarily reflect those of the fact that she listed as one of his students on you gag one of the key players in this sce- we to judge? This should not affect his em- Bandersnatch or its members. Getting to John Abbott in No Rush

hours prior to class. When we finish Can, it is impossible to even get in- College is the first day of bus serv- Naila Jinnah at 1:00 P.M. and have to arrive three side the bus. Most of the time, we ice. Therefore, we cannot even use Student hours prior to class. When we finish get squished against the doors. it for registration or orientation. at 12:30 P.M., we have to wait 1 Some people just get off and wait Those who live in the Colisée area hour and 20 minutes before we can for the next bus. Most of us endure People often complain about in Kirkland and want to get to the head home. Granted, we can take it and nurse bruises and pains at the the bus service, and they have every College grounds after-hours or in time to study, but don’t you agree end of every week. right to do so. the summer have to find their way up St-Charles Boulevard, take the Also, the The bus service 201 to- 210 (east) com- in the West Island is wards ing from John very disagreeable. A Beaconsfield, Abbott College while section of then does not follow Kirkland, both the trans- the same route residential and corpo- fer to as the 210 rate parts, is serviced either (west) bus. by only two rush hour the Therefore, if buses, the 210 and the 211 or you take the bus 219. Both of them the at the corner of leave from Fairview 200 Jean-Yves and Shopping Centre and and fi- the 40 (west), - take the Trans nally near the Colisée - you will be Canada. The 210’s fi- arrive at Abbott. What a long route dropped at the overpass on the 40 nal stop is at John for a trip that takes 10 minutes! (east). Therefore, we have to walk Abbott College. As over the overpass and to our des- for the 219, it takes The reason why people in the tination. In my case, since the more or less the same West Island don’t take the bus is be- Kirkland “park” is fenced, I can- route to Morgan Boul- cause it is not convenient. Without not cut through - therefore doubling evard in Baie-d’Urfe. Why not just taking in consideration the ever-in- that we’d be much more productive my walking time. So what those of make one extended bus route with creasing bus fare. in a familiar environment? us who live near Elkas St do is cut all day service? Wouldn’t it simplify under the overpass, down to the it all? I could also service more peo- Not only that, but all of us who highway and around the fence, ple. have taken the 210 from 7:30 A.M. through the ups and downs of the to 8:20 A.M. know how full the ve- fields to finally arrive on Elkas! Not only do people have to walk hicle is. From front to back, side-to- almost 30 minutes to reach the bus side, people are packed like sardines Last but not least, let me re- stop, they cannot travel whenever in a can. Even from the very first mind you that the 210 is a rush hour they want. Take the 210, for exam- boarding point, at Fairview, the bus bus. It does not pass on weekends, ple. It circulates from 7:23 A.M. to might be full. When it arrives at the nor does it during the summer. The 10:08 A.M. Then it starts at 2:20 intersection of Jean-Yves and the T- first day of school at John Abbott P.M. (from the College) until 6:05 A.M. Some of us have classes at

10 Bandersnatch If it was You Hewitt: Bare Naked The lyrics of this album are mostly Five". Plus she also became the spokesper- Stacey Thomas Karen Gelsthorpe of the darker variety and tend to have a very son for Noxema and Neutrogena. Production Manager! Huzzah! tortured feel to them. Even the more up-beat Contributor After awhile on "Party of Five", she decided songs have dark messages underlying them. to leave and do a spin off show called, "Time “If it was You”, the newest release from Such as “I hear noises” which features the Jennifer Love Hewitt is coming out of Your Life". That took her character Sarah the Calgary-based Canadian band Tegan and lines “My health is failing me, so I flip on the with a new CD called Bare Naked. The CD Reeves to New York City to concentrate on Sara hit the shelves in mid-September. This television and watch sad movies and look only comes out in October but her single her career in show business. Her spin off album follows “This Art of Business”, the for sad sick people like me”, all to a punk- "Barenaked" is being heard all around the unfortunately didn’t last long but her career first and more pop-oriented release by the rock beat. Another good example of this is country on radio and television stations. didn’t suffer at all. duo. “If it was You”, the album features a the entire song Underwater, which is about Her single Barenaked is about how she feels Most recently, she starred in the film "Heart- selection of pop, rock and features a hint of drowning. In general the lyrics are good, if about releasing an album. She says people breakers" that came out last year. blue-grass at times. The entire album was you prefer darker lyrics but stay clear if you will criticize this album because she is an Jennifer is also known for her romance with written and produced by the twins. The new are looking for another Britney Spears, as actor and that’s how people know her. Basi- Carson Daly from "TRL" and her role in the sound is older by nature and the lyrics speak this does not qualify. cally, you will either love it or hate it . She’s television movie, "The Audrey Hepburn mostly of their struggles growing up and Another good thing about Tegan not well known for her singing, but she has Story" that was shot in Montreal about two facing the trials of becoming more independ- and Sara is the image and ideals behind them. been doing it for many years. Even though years ago. ent. This CD is relatively well done but does They do not dress overly provocatively, nor she is only 23, she has already come out Even though she has been mostly teen-based have some less developed aspects. do they advocate the perfect woman in the with three albums over the past decade. in television and film expect her CD to be Among the strongest aspects of music industry. As Tegan states in relation Music has always been a major part more grown up like Alanis Morisette. It will this album is the variety of songs and styles. to their new sound and their new look; “We of her life, especially when she was growing sound nothing like Britney Spears. Her CD There is little to no repetitiveness in the held back a little last time, because that’s up. Her first television show was "Kids In- is also more soul/rock then pop because that songs. Each song is new and different from where women are supposed to go in the music corporated" and her first film role was 1993's is what was played around her house when the last, which creates a different form of business: just be shy, sexy, singer-songwrit- "Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit". she was growing up. atmosphere for the album. However, this also ers. And we are all of those things, but we’re It wasn’t until she got the role as Sarah Upon her album release this October she will means that some songs appeal to some peo- also obnoxious and sarcastic, and intelligent, Reeves on "Party of Five" that she began be staring in a movie called "The Tuxedo" ple and others to other people. Be careful, as and, at times, downright overbearing.” In getting recognition. Her next big role in film also starring Jackie Chan. if you like only a minority of the songs, this general this CD is good, and is worth check- came with "Trojan War" and then came, "I I think Jennifer Love Hewitt is going to make CD is not worth your money. The songs ing out. If you have the funds, buy it; if not, Know What You Did Last Summer". That it big in the music industry because she has themselves vary from pop-rock to rock and download it, but they are Canadian and do was a very popular movie. The audience the personality, style, and the voice to take punk to blue-grass, with most songs lean- need our help. Help support our local artists loved it so much they decided to make a her place in the business. ing towards punk or popular rock. If this and check out Tegan and Sara at sequel, "I Still Know What You Did Last So if you like her single "Barenaked" be sure doesn’t appeal to you, than just download www.teganandsara.com. Summer". With her film career on the rise, to go to the music store and check out the the songs you like. she also stars in "Can’t Hardly Wait". other eleven tracks on the album. Hewitt maintained her role on "Party of You’re sure to enjoy it.

September 25th, 2002 11 Live Like an Animal Cult of Celebrity part. The graphics themselves are done in Another myth is that these Shawn Robertson an extremely cutesy style which belies the Shawn Robertson people should behave better because they Property of Sony depth of content that the game possesses. Small Wooden Orange are constantly in the public eye. I’m not Even the sound is great, although I imagine sure if anyone noticed but celebrities So the other day I’m playing “Super that eventually I will grow quite weary of the It has come to my attention that don’t ask to be in the public eye 24/7. In Smash Bros. Melee” and I realize that as fun music which the game continuously plays in many people feel inclined to believe that fact, most tend to be quite vocal about as it might be, perhaps I should consider the background. All in all the game is pretty there exists some sort of magical rule wanting just the opposite. If we thrust buying another game for my Gamecube. I’d good except for a few minor flaws… which states that certain people within fame upon them why do we expect them to been hearing a lot about “Animal Crossing”. To start with, I should point out that the entertainment industry should serve suddenly behave themselves? They For those of you who don’t know, every new village has a randomly determined as role models for the youths of our didn’t ask us to tail them to a sleazy motel “Animal Crossing” is a sort of life simula- layout and set of inhabitants composed from nations. These same people become and take photos of them. They asked us tion which takes place in a village populated various available landscape features and exceedingly annoyed and often quite not to. We can’t seem to get enough of by animals. You live your life in the village characters. I was unfortunately unaware of vocal when they find out that these this stuff, for some reason; no matter how doing various odd jobs in order to pay off this and so got shafted by the program. By people turn out to be flawed and human. much we rail against it, we want more. your mortgage and buy a nicer house and the time I realized this, I had put too much They denounce them and their actions That brings up another myth. nicer stuff with which to fill said house. time into my game to want to restart it. First and insist that they show a better example We don’t really want celebrities to be nice There are various other tasks that you can off, there is a cliff which runs right through for their children, if only they knew where people who are clean and sober, who help do to while away the time. In this respect it’s the middle of my town horizontally. This they were and what they were doing… charities and never get in trouble with the sort of like “The Sims”. Of course, animal wouldn’t be so bad except that it combines These same people often present ex- law. This is because we find it exceed- crossing features real time. This means that with a river winding its way through the vil- tremely poor examples of themselves to ingly boring. The public likes nothing so whatever time and date the internal clock in lage to make life annoying for my character. their children when they can be bothered much as to see a celebrity crash and burn. your Gamecube is set to that’s the time and In order to get more than half the stuff in my to pay attention to them at all. The better the original image of the date in game. What’s interesting is that when town I have to travel pretty much all the way I am of course discussing some celebrity the more we love to see the mud you load up your game from a memory card, around the map on the outside. Combine of the myths that form the basis of the fly. I’m not sure exactly why this is but I the game checks the time signature on the this with a town almost exclusively popu- cult of celebrity. The first myth is that assume that it has something to do with a card and the internal clock. It takes this data lated by the most annoying group of rude celebrities are in some way better beings feeling of vengeance as we watch our and then extrapolates how much time has malcontents you ever met and you begin to than anyone else. Where did people get “betters” fall lower than us. Of course we passed in the village and updates its before see what it’s like… And they keep moving this idea? They’re just people who engineered the whole thing so… loading your game. All this to say that the in! I don’t know why they think my village is perform a job just like anyone else. We I guess in the final analysis we game effectively plays itself when you’re not so nice but jerks just seem to flock to it! don’t generally seek to place master have to realize that we should be tending around. Yeah, I thought that it sounded a Of course, these problems can be rec- basket weavers on pedestals, so why do to our own lives as opposed to living little creepy myself. tified by checking out your town before you it to some guy who plays baseball or vicariously in someone else’s. That seems Being intrigued by the concept, I had play too much. The only other real problem some woman who’s great at acting? They to be the real problem these days. If your a friend of mine hold a copy of the game for comes in the form of a typing system for writ- are just ordinary people like you or me. kid needs a role model, and it isn’t you me until I could get to the store. I took it ing letters that has to be performed one letter Hell, one needs only look at the rest of perhaps the blame falls a little closer to home afterwards and have been in a state of at a time using a joystick and buttons. So I the entertainment industry (I’m counting home than you think. So put down that bliss since. Well, almost… You see the game guess overall it’s worth it to buy the game sports here as well. Sorry Bob) to realize tabloid, and go see what your kid is doing. itself is a lot of fun and there’s plenty to do since so much effort was put into it and over- that the people who work in it are often Preferably before they try to get your in it. For example, I’m currently collecting all it is a lot of fun to play. Oh, and if you get some of the sleaziest, morally bankrupt attention with something that will leave various rare insects and fossils to donate to a villager named Wart Jr in your town, start creatures in existence. Why should we you shaking your head and questioning the museum in the village. The controls are over immediately. assume that the celebrities themselves are where you went wrong. I’m pretty sure simple and the camera is good, for the most any better than their agents? that I know.

not nearly as detailed in the book. On the other hand, certain as- Read Tolkien pects of the story are more developed Concerts It’s amazing what a great job Peter than in the book, such as Saruman’s Thu 09/26/02 Bob Menzies Jackson has done in translating role. In the movie, we see his planning Swollen Members, Cabaret Liberal Artist Tolkien’s words into images. Of course, and his doings, even when the main face to face, Club Soda when making a movie from a 450-page characters are not with him; in the book Sat 09/28/02 To start off, I’m not going to con- novel, there are bound to be some ele- we don’t. It explains a whole other side “Rap The Vote”, Aria demn Peter Jackson’s movie of last year. ments missing, even when the movie of the story. Hayden, Cabaret “Fellowship of the Ring” was a And once I got to the sec- Blonde Redhead, Club Soda wonderful movie, exciting and ond and third books, I was amazed Montag, Jupiter Room very enjoyable. But I am going to by the depth and the detail of the Sun 09/29/02 preach about the books. I have story; the War of the Ring (which Hot Hot Heat, Club Soda read the first hundred pages of actually doesn’t begin until the Interpol, Jupiter Room “Fellowship” five times. Not out second book), waged by the Free Tue 10/01/02 of appreciation of the poetry of the People of Middle Earth against The Candidates, The Swimming text, or the wonderful description the forces of Mordor, is darker, Thu 10/03/02 that’s present on every page. No, bloodier and more urgent than The New Deal, Club Soda I’ve read it five times because the anything seen in “Fellowship”, Fri 10/04/02 first four times I’ve gotten bored not to mention downright fright- Cristina Branco, Kola Note of it and put it down. Yes, I fully ening as the story follows Frodo Sat 10/05/02 admit that the beginning of the and Sam in to the heart of Mordor Cristina Branco, Kola Note story is not nearly as interesting itself. Red Pony Club, The Swimming as it could be, but it’s after that If you’re not into reading, Sun 10/06/02 point that the story really takes off. that’s fine; the movie is enjoyable The Damned, Cabaret What prompted me to give the push and lasts almost 200 minutes. Certain minor all by itself, because the actors Mon 10/07/02 read a few more pages, past the slow characters have lessened roles or are and crew have done a wonderful job. Ron Sexsmith, Cabaret moving landscapes and into the action? missing completely, such as Tom But if you really want to know the de- Chameleons U.K., Club Soda Well, it was the movie. I enjoyed it so Bombadil, Farmer Maggot, and tails of Middle Earth, to see the Magic Tue 10/08/02 much that I couldn’t wait a full year to Galadriel. The relationship between of Tolkein’s writing yourself, there’s no Origami Galaktika, Cabaret find out what happens next. So, I picked Legolas and Gimli, which provides quite substitute. Read the books. Chameleons U.K., Club Soda up the books and entered Middle-Earth. a bit of comic relief in the book, is also 12 Bandersnatch Swim Team Doing Well More NHL Predictions The experience of veterans such as Luc Robitaille, who won his first Stanley ing." Naila Jinnah Cup last year, Igor Larionov and Nicklas Nick Mumme Co-head coaches Marc Major and Contributor Staff Writer Lidstrom, an 11-year veteran, definitely Nick Stewart say they are extremely pleased helped the team last year. The Red Wings with the number of competitors this season. The Detroit Red Wings are looking also can rely on 40-year-old Chris Chelios. After a somewhat disappointing Major, likes the amount of swimmers he sees for a third straight championship title this His hard work allowed him to finish sec- season last year, the John Abbott Swim Team so early in the season. “The attendance is season. However, this soon-to-be dy- ond in voting to Lidstrom for the Norris is off to a fast start. Last season, the Island- huge,” he said. “We have about 60-70 swim- nasty that has won 3 out of 6 Stanley Cups Trophy last season. ers won their division, however placed mers, which is about twice as many as last has lost more than it has gained during Jiri Fisher and Mathieu Dandenault fourth at the provincial Championships. Fin- season.” Stewart, the other half of the coach- the off-season. Although Detroit is nor- are two of the younger defensemen that ishing fourth place marked the second ing tandem is another ex-Islander, the win- mally renowned for spending the big seem to thrive when surrounded by vet- straight year the team did not win the title. ner of three provincial championships. He bucks, no huge checks were written this erans. Maxim Kuznetsov, Jesse Wallin After winning the Provincial Cham- believes the larger team can claim more than year. Sure, the signing of long time To- and rookie Dmitri Bykov will join Chelios pionships many times, the John Abbott swim a couple of banners this season. “With the ronto goalie Curtis Joseph for $24 million and Lidstrom on the blue line for the team has almost been expected to win each amount of swimmers we have this year, I be- over the next 3 years including a $1 mil- Wings this season. season. The team was completely dominant lieve we have a good shot at taking the lion Stanley Cup bonus seems costly, but Offensively, Detroit is the major throughout the 90's, but two years ago, with provincials.” it is exactly the same amount they were force in the NHL. With a 600-goal scorer a smaller number of swimmers, the team took The team takes part in six meets paying newly retired superstar Dominic in each of the top three lines, they are as- a dive into the ground. The Islanders were throughout the season, then individuals who Hasek. The retirement of all-star veterans sured of continuous production. Larionov, left off the podium for the first time in years. qualify advance to the provincial champion- that led the team on their conquest for the Sergei Federov, Pavel Datsyuk and Kris Last year, there was a larger team, ships. The team has plenty of leadership to Cup, such as Hasek and head coach Draper occupy the centre positions. The and with two new coaches, there was new lead the way as all four of last year's award Scotty Bowman has greatly altered the latter is one of Detroit's many grinders, a optimism. The team found themselves fin- winners are back for another campaign. Both team's potential. And captain Steve group that also includes Tomas ishing fourth. However, under coaches Marc of last season's Team Players award winners, Yzerman is going to be out until early 2003 Holmstrom, Kirk Maltby and Darren Major, 23, and Nick Stewart, 22, the team was John Antonecchia and Julie Merulla are back because of knee surgery. McCarty. headed in the right direction. Islanders team for another year, as are both MVP's, Mark Other players who left the team Basically, age and an overall lack of captain Wes Sessenwein says that the sea- Thauvette and Katie Milligan. through free agency are Steve Brule, vet- speed are weaknesses, but Fedorov, son was a success despite the team's finish. With their first meet on October erans Uwe Krupp and Frederik Olausson Draper and Maltby are among the fastest “Last season was a rebuilding year. 20th, the team has five more weeks to whip as well as Dwayne Zinger. However, gen- skaters in the NHL, and the Wing's sys- We didn't have many returning veterans, but themselves into shape. “With the amount of eral manager Ken Holland added depth by tem holds lots of potential. we did have a lot of rookies,” says rookies and veterans showing up at practice signing Stacy Roest, Bryan Adams, Mark Age means experience, which paid Sessenwein, a third year veteran. “Marc and each morning, it shouldn't be a problem” ex- Mowers and Patrick Boileau. No doubt, off when the Wings were under pressure. Nick did a great job getting this team back plains Antonecchia. “I'm extremely pumped this team still looks great on paper. We look forward to another Championship on track, and this season looks very promis- this season. We're back.” title from this team. Kurts Like a Knife: And Other Stupid NFL Puns for Adam Vinatieri’s idiotic playoff beard to league (despite not being REAL champs). are also undefeated, but they started off even disappear and for Tom Brady to go back to Erik Leijon Kurt Warner, who normally has been a sure better with Flutie last year, and ended last being a hick playing the banjo while his dog season being a palm tree-length away from Staff Writer thing, now causes my blood pressure to rise staggered about, but it seems as though he’s to unhealthy levels every time he steps into the postseason. Seau doesn’t look old for real, considering he’s thrown 11 touch- pocket. Supposedly Kurt’s thumb is affect- though, and that’s a plus. Well, it’s been two weeks and a Thurs- downs against some better than average ing his game right now, but if they lose for a Drew Bledsoe has been more than day, and all of America and a growing amount competition (Drew Brees has looked good third straight game against the Bucs (who what the Bills could have hoped for, yet they in Canada are buzzing. While it may be only also... against the Bungles). have caused St. Louis problems for the last still needed overtime to beat the Moss- three weeks until the puck drops, it’s the Speaking of better than average com- two years), then the thumb will sound like a Ed'saholicsEd's in Minny, and NotelostNote to the Jets in OT world’s biggest and baddest league that’s petition, what on earth happened to Pitts- pretty feeble excuse. I pose a question to because they couldn’t stop a punt return. captivating the sports world. The first two burgh? Many-a prognosticator predicated you, O vigilant reader? If his thumb is so The Bears surely like keeping their fans on weeks of the NFL season have been inter- that they would be the next Super Bowl wretchedly bad, then why are they giving edge, they always seem to barely win, but esting, which may be the biggest understate- Champions, and that Bill Cowher was the the ball to Faulk less this year than last? The they haven’t lost in the regular season in a ment of the year. great coach who would bring them together. Rams would do well to run since they have long time. Urlacher was the highlight of last The Super Bowl Champs, the non- The only things that have happened accord- the MVP at running back. I also place blame week, when he jumped over a teammate to threatening Patriots are 2-0, with a bullet. Tom ing to plan was that Randle El has been a on their receivers, who haven’t looked too get to another rising young star: Michael Brady is still milking his 15 minutes with two pretty exciting rookie and that “the Bus” impressive this year, but you can’t keep Pro Vick. huge performances against the disorganized consumed 7 tons of Jerry Rice’s special Bowlers like Bruce and Holt down. The first two weeks of the season have Steelers and the hapless Jets. Their receiv- gameday candy. The calm, veteran-filled While those two juggernauts are stum- been a plethora of thrills, chills, spills and ers are even more deadly than last year, and Steelers have 10 turnovers this year...that’s bling out of the gate like War Emblem, some kills (all could be used to describe Quincy Ty Law is certainly one of the best corners bad, quite bad. Fortunately it can’t get any perennial underachievers are actually look- Carter’s doppelganger performances). Expect in the league. I still don’t like Antowain, but worse, seeing as they’re playing the Browns ing pretty good right now. Heaven help us, the Rams to still make the playoffs, ditto for they don’t really need to use him. Despite this week, which should be easier than the but the Panthers are actually batting 1.000 the Steelers, and expect the parity between being the champs, they were still considered champs and the Raiders. right now! Rodney Peete is actually playing the teams to dissipate from now until the underdogs in their first two games. I have to Another team that has been unbeliev- well. Granted, they beat the Ravens and the end of the season. admit that I thought that it was merely a fluke ably terrible has the pseudo-champs, the Pussy Cats... err.. Lions, but any wins are I'm out. that they beat the Rams. I waited patiently Rams, who are reigning best team in the wins for these cellar dwellers. The Chargers September 25th, 2002 13 Abbott wins rugby game

even having played one game together, the ment on both sides. Our forwards were re- erful, and motivated forward, made his pres- Paul MacMillan odds seemed well in Brebeuf’s favour. taining the ball much better during con- ence felt in nearly every break down. The other Contributor tact and the backs had all but eliminated was Dean Degraff; fast and agile, he made his The Islanders came out with a sloppy their previous mistakes. But Brebeuf’s true skill known as a place kicker, missing only start, uncharacteristically losing ball posses- would not concede a shutout. They would 3 conversions of 13. sion when going into contact situations and The torch has been passed to yet an- have at least one try on the board before it missing some fairly basic passes. Fortunately, On a down note, it does appear that the other generation of Abbott rugby players. was all over, which they did accomplish with the on field leadership of the team cap- men have come done with an injury bug. Four Their journey towards the finals started with with only a couple minutes left in the game, tains, Matt Degraff and Rob Austin, these players were left unable to practice after the an impressive first challenge, the fledgling although it did little good, with an outcome mistakes were quickly kept to a minimal. Sunday afternoon game. Hopefully this won’t team from Brebeuf. This being Brebeuf's first of 85 to 5 in favour of the Islanders. Throughout the first half of the game the Is- affect the performance of our men’s team too season with a rugby team, they set out with landers, leaving the visiting team of Brebeuf much. purpose: to show the five existing teams that During this first game two young scrambling, dominated the scoreboard. With they were not to be dismissed. With two wins men made it clear that they should be the second half there came a marked improve- already behind them and our Islanders not watched closely. Adam Titely, a fast, pow-

LADY ISLANDER SOCCER WINS 2 and 1 interception. Chris Adeyefa scored 2 MORE touchdowns, Justin Woods-Roy, Darren The John Abbott women's soccer, Costello, and J-F Richer had 1 each. ranked #2 in Canada, won a pair of games on On defense, John Crouch, Aalim strong leading 20-8 at the half and sealed FLAG FOOTBALL OPENS SEASON the weekend to push their league record to Payne, and Tom Kuchiran all had fumble re- the victory with a touchdown on the last The John Abbott women's flag foot- 3-0. Jen Scanzano scored 8 goals in the 2 coveries and Steve Holness had a key inter- play of the game. QB Gen Sauve completed ball team looked very impressive on the games, 7-0 over Ahuntsic on Saturday and ception. Kuchiran led the Isles with 10 tack- 21 of 29 passes for 277 yards 2 touchdowns weekend . It was only darkness that kept the 7-0 over St-Lambert on Sunday. les. and rushed for 40 yards and one TD. Kim Lady Isles from opening the season 2-0. Maia Lawson, Stephanie Chacon, Valleyfield has dropped out of the Fletcher scored 2 touchdowns and she had They defeated Andre Grasset 33-12 at Corey Faubert, and Chelsea Baylis each CEGEP league and now there will be only 5 8 catches for 126 yards. She also kicked in home on Sunday. Quarterback Gen Sauve scored a goal in Saturday's game while Shari teams in the Red Division. the end zone for a point. Sauve also hit completed 19 of 29 passes for 277 yards, 2 Fraser and Lawson again, added goals to GOLF TEAM PLAYS WELL AT ST- Bettyna Marcel for a 2-point convert. touchdowns and rushed for 135 yards and 2 Scanzano's five on Sunday. Melissa Morgan ZOTIQUE Defensively Abbott had trouble with touchdowns. Sauve hit Erin Wiltshire for 40 and Jacqueline Smith each recorded a shut- John Abbott's Jerome Cavanagh led a a driving Vanier offense in the second half yard TD, Alex Marcotte for a 6-yard TD, Kim out. strong performance by the Islander golf team but held on. Amanda Davidson had 5 flags, Fletcher for a 1-point convert, and Allison WOMEN'S HOCKEY WINS LEAGUE on Sunday at Club de Golf St-Zotique. Karine Tait had 4 flags and 2 knockdowns, Yeldon for a 2 point conversion. The other OPENER Cavanagh fired a 4-under par 68 and was the and Bettyna Marcel had 4 flags and 1 knock- Islander TD came on a forward pass off a The Lady Islander hockey team skated low round by 4 shots. Justin Crowder was down and 2 interceptions. Lauren Burns kick off return play from Sauve to Yeldon to a 3-1 win over College Brebeuf on Friday tied for second place with 72. Other John pitched in with another interception as did who ran 30 yards for a touchdown. night in the 2002-03 league opener. Abbott scores included Joel Patch with a 73, Sauve who ran hers back for a 35 yard TD. Defensively, the Islanders were strong Vanessa Davidson, Mary Maglieri, and Pat Chabot (78), James Wiseman (79), Rusher Alex Marcotte rushed well and had 4 holding Grasset's offense to only 12 points. Amanda McKay all scored goals for the Giovanni Mazzaferro (80), and Krista Bulow QB sacks. Lauren Burns had 5 flags and 1 knockdown Lady Islanders while goalie Meggy Hatin- (81). MEN'S VOLLEYBALL AT EDOUARD and 1 QB sack, Bettyna Marcel also had 5 Leveillee played very well. In the team competition the Islanders MONTPETIT flags and 1 knockdown, and Jen Robinson MEN'S SOCCER WINS 2 picked up 3 shots on first place St-Lawrence The Abbott men's volleyball team got had 1 flag and 3 knockdowns. Amanda The Islanders soccer team (2-1) and are now 4 shots behind with 2 tourna- under way with a pre-season tournament on Davidson played a strong game. Rusher Alex jumped right back into the thick of things ments remaining. Sunday at Edouard-Montpetit, finishing 5th Marcotte had a great game with 5 QB sacks. with a pair of 3-2 wins this week. On Wednes- OTHER SCORES out of 15 teams. They finished 6-2 in pool On Friday they would have started out day on the road the Isles came from behind Women's hockey 1 play, against St Hyacinthe (25-12, 25-23), with a win in their season opener vs Brebeuf to defeat St-Lambert on goals by Julian Marie-Victorin 5 Dawson (25-18, 25-13), Victoriaville (25-21, however the game was called due to dark- Merid (2) and David Sabini. Women's soccer 4 19-25) and St Jean (15-25, 25-18), before los- ness. They led at halftime 33-0 before the Nick Hainault potted 2 goals and Nick Ahuntsic 0 ing in the quarterfinals against Trois-Rivieres game was called. Arione added 1 in the win over Ahuntsic at Dawson 4 25-27, 25-13, 7-15. Sauve completed 10 out of 12 passes home on Sunday. Men's soccer 1 Outstanding contributions came from for 150 yards including a touchdown pass The Islanders will host the 2002 CCAA Men's rugby 85 sophomore outside hitters Sandy Thomson to Kim Fletcher and three to Alex Marcotte. National Men's Soccer Championships start- Brebeuf 5 and Illya VInogradov, and superb passing Running back Marie Noelle Beaulieu ran 5 ing on November 6. JOHN ABBOTT IN ACTION THIS and defense from libero Steve Devlin. yards for another Islander major. Sauve also ISLANDER FOOTBALL WINS BIG WEEK WOMENÆS RUGBY IMPRESSIVE IN hit Marcotte for a 1-point convert and ran a The Islanders traveled to La Pocatiere Thurs., Sept. 26 OPENER 2-point convert in herself. on Saturday where they defeated the 19h30 Concordia at baseball The John Abbott women's rugby team Defensively the Islanders were strong. Monadnocks 54-0 to run their league record 20h00 Grant MacEwan at wom- got their season off to a great start on Sun- Lauren Burns had 3 flags and 1knockdown to 2-1. They will host Andre-Grasset (3-0) on en’s basketball day with a win over Marianopolis. The game and Rusher Alicia Suchorski had one Saturday in a battle for first place. Fri., Sept. 27 started off evenly as neither team could score quarterback sack. Andreane Laurin had the Sam Philibert scored 2 touchdowns, 19h30 Dawson at men’s volley- in the opening 15 minutes. After that it was game's lone interception while singles went to Chris Adeyefa, Jean- ball all Abbott as the Isles scored 29 unanswered ISLANDER FOOTBALL STUMBLES Francois Richer-Desjardins, Steve Kolada, 21h00 Bois-de-Boulogne at points in the first half. The second half con- The Islander football team (1-1) came Alex Bussandri and Tim Mironowicz. women’s volleyball tinued much as the first had, with Abbott up short on Saturday in Laval against Placekicker Johann Trittardt was good on 6 20h10 Dawson at women’s adding another 37 points while denying Montmorency (3-0) 37-33. The Isles fell be- converts and 2 field goals. hockey Marianopolis. hind 22-6 early but rebounded to take a 27- Adeyefa carried the ball 9 times for 105 19h00 Women’s soccer at Some excellent runs by Chelsea Priv_e, 22 halftime lead. It was a very tough game yards while Bussandri had 80 yards on 8 Ahuntsic Leah Robbins, and Danielle O'Connor re- and both teams committed numerous mis- carries. Dave Timmons, Trittardt, and Steven 19h30 Baseball at McGill sulted in two tries apiece. Laura Belvedere, takes. Holness all had interceptions, and Trittardt Sat., Sept. 28 Melissa Dardel, Genevieve Turcotte, Heather Starting quarterback Scott Syvret who also recovered a fumble. 13h00 Andre-Grasset at football Mitchell, Kristen Dixon, and Sylvia McIntosh was injured twice in the game completed 7 of FLAG FOOTBALL UNBEATEN 12h00 Baseball at McGill also had a try each. Belvedere completed 3 16 passes from 127 yards and 2 touchdowns The John Abbott Women's flag foot- Sun., Sept. 29 conversions. Over all it was an excellent team and 2 interceptions. Mike McNair was good ball team is now 2-0 following a 27-14 vic- 13h00 St-Lambert at women’s effort. on 14 of 19 passes for 229 yards and 1 TD tory over Vanier. The offense started off rugby

14 Bandersnatch Interview with Mike Ribiero Montreal Canadiens' team first. After that, them. I think of what I have to do, it's easier summer for training camp? All-Stars are mostly for yourself. No, I don't Naila Jinnah that way. If you think about the others, you A: I trained hard with Scott think I'll be participating in the All-Stars this Staff Writer get distracted and loose your focus, so I'm (Livingston, the conditioning coach). I tried year. trying to do the best I can do. to focus on myself and getting better. I also Q: Since it's your fifth training camp, added 15 pounds to my weight. Q: On September 28, 2002, the Mon- On Sunday, September 22, the Mon- do the veterans treat you differently? Do you Q: Did the fact that you're Portuguese treal Canadiens will faceoff against the Colo- treal Canadiens held a free open-practice, as feel like part of the team or more like a rookie? change anything in your career? Do you rado Avalanche in a nostalgic setting, the well as the first ever edition of the Molson A: (laughs) They do now! No, I defi- think there is racism in the NHL? Quebec City Colisée. Does this bring up Ex Ball Hockey Jamboree. On this day de- nitely don't feel like a rookie. All of the guys, A: No. I don't really think the NHL has memories for you? voted to fans, I was fortunate enough to in- we talk to each other a lot. I feel comfortable a problem with that. A: Not for me, but for the people there, terview one of the Habs' rising stars, Mike now, like I'm part of the team. It's easier for Q: What do you think about drugs and in Quebec, I'm sure it does. It was sold out in Ribeiro. me, that way. steroids testing? The MLB just agreed to a the first five hours. It'll be a great experience, Q: Congratulations on that second star Q: Do you feel a certain responsibility deal that lets teams test their players during and I can't wait to see the people's reaction. on Saturday. Do you think your performance towards the younger players? training camp, and no more than once in the Q: What was the best moment of your will help you earn a place on the team? A: Yeah, for sure. I talk to them, but for regular season. Do you think that could hap- career? A: I don't really think they look at stars me they're not younger. They're my age, 20- pen in the NHL? A: My first NHL game, there's my first and things like that. I wish, I hope I make the 22. We all talk to each other and help each A: I don't think it's allowed right now, goal. And if I make the team this season. team, but I have to work hard. I'm not only other out. but maybe something like that will be agreed Q: Who was your idol, growing up? playing for me, I'm playing for my son. I have Q: How did the signings of José to in the years coming. Anyway, it won't What can you say to young players that a wife and a son now, I have to play for them. Théodore and Richard Zednik affect the change anything for me! admire you and want to play in the NHL? Q: Do you think that being able to play team? Q: How far will the Habs go this season? A: Wayne. Wayne Gretzky was who I all forward positions is a plus on your ac- A: The team spirit is good. We're all A: I think we're going to go pretty far. admired growing up. What can I tell young count? What would you rather play? happy to start the season with everyone Last year, we went far, and this year we players? If you have a dream, stick to it. Work A: I'd rather play centre, that's for sure. present. It's important to be a full team from should make the playoffs. That's the first hard, and if you know you can do it, don't let But it's good to be able to play anywhere. the start. step, making the playoffs. After that, we'll what people say influence you. Work hard When you're a versatile player, you have Q: Who are the leaders on your team, see. and you'll accomplish your goal. more chances of making the team. both on and off ice? A: Last year you participated in the Q: And last, but not least, what do you Q: How about the other guys you're A: Well, Doug (Gilmour), Saku Koivu. Young Stars All-Star game. Do you think that tell your fans, mostly the girls who scream competing with? Do you think you'll be able They're both big leaders. this year you'll be in the "real" team? out "I love you Mike! You're hot!"? to edge them out? Q: How did you prepare yourself this Q: Well, I'm going to try and make the A: (obviously shy) Thank you. That's A: Well, I'm trying not to think about all I can say. To tell you the truth, I enjoy it!

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