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he fells aren't the only peo- umors of a rubella outbreak Tple gearing up for an elec- Rat the College are one hun- tion right now. dred per -Cent true. Nominations for SA positions Approximately 12 studetns officially closed Feb.14 at 4pm, have been confirmed to have with three nominees each for SA Rubella, also known as German President and Treasurer, and one measles. nominee for Vice President of The good news is that most Student Affairs. people at the College don't have Campaigning officially opens to worry, according to Phyllis March 12, with debates taking Anon at the Health Center. place from March 17 to March "Unless you're pregnant, you Station Manager Needed For 20, and closing speeches on probably don't have anything to March 25. worry about," said Anon. There will also be an Election "If you're not pregnant and Your Student Campus Radio Station Kegger on March 21. you happen to get it, you'll basi- Vice President of Student cally just be out of commission 4444444444 Affairs Corey Dalebozik said for a week." 4444444444444444444444444444 he's expecting this year's elec- Rubella infections in pregnant e 9,2rj; trralat4ttkIne/..1. tion period to run more smoothly women are dangerous because ,7n Y44 /V %. . than last year. they can cause severe complica- "Everything is much more tions with the pregnancy includ-

organized thisyear. We're doing ing miscarriage or still birth. ine everything ahead of time so Severe birth defects in the t everyone knows when things are child are also possible. is happepning," he said. Anon estimated the virus got Chr by

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projector Editors Needed! when some candidates accused to a month ago and so far all of Pho members of the Elections the reported cases of the infec- Committee of being biased, as tion are in males. well as saying they weren't kept "It's mostly males who are 19- Editor-In-Chief or News or Sports/Entertainment up to speed on dates and times of years-old and into their 20's. All A student gets a vaccinaion against Rubella. Most events they were required to little girls were vaccinated but women born in Canada were vaccinated against the attend as candidates. boys weren't vaccinated regular- disease when they were young. And You Can Find It! Dalebozik said he thinks ily until 1983," she said. they've covered the bases with "If some-one has already had it, the current elections information they're probably immune." wife later in life." tions from infected individuals, package. For people who have never Symptoms of rubella may including airborne droplets Become a part of your campus "We got comments from had German Measles and aren't include a rash, slight fever, joint spread by coughing. everyone who ran last year and sure if they had a vaccination, aches, headache, runny nose and Anon is advising people who Newspaper. everyone who was involved in the health center is offering vac- reddened eyes. have the symptoms to stay home the elections. From that, we cinations. A person with rubella is conta- from school for about a week to rearranged the policy and rules "We're really just addressing gious from seven days before to prevent a mass spread of the of running so the candidates females right now. In fact, it's seven days after the rash first virus. Applications available in can't step on each others' toes probably almost a good thing if appears, although an infected "If you've had a shot for it, the way they did last year." the males get it right now. That person may have no symptoms at you likely won't get it. We just the SA Office - DM20. He added that the Elections way they won't be susceptable to all. want to be 1/4..aiertial," she said. Committee is taking precautions it again and won't run the risk of The disease is spread by direct to make sure everyone who is possibly infecting their pregnant contact with nose or throat secre- running would be qualified to DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS take office if they were to be elected. IS MARCH 3/97. "We're conducting interviews to make sure the people who are Newspaper in distress running have a complete knowl- ."1111•• edge of the issues involved with By Lisa Glover there may have to be some ed in the fees students pay to DON'T MISS THIS taking the job," said Dalebozilc Editor-In-Chief changes," said Trevor Lines, UMSU, but next year the student "I'm not going to tell anyone University of Manitoba Students' paper levy will be a separate fee OPPORTUNITY TO they can't run, but we need to referendum at the Union president. and increase by $2 if students know the people who are possi- AUniversity of Manitoba will On March 11 and 12, students vote yes in the referendum. • GET THE BIG PICTURE! bly going into office will be able ask students to decide the fate of at the university are going to be Kelly VandenBerg, an Interior to do the job." the university's 84-year-old asked whether they will accept Design student at the U of M said Voting takes place March 26 ;"))x."'77.'""::%:(47.1r-:::::?:2:::errije:77:::'-e2r,:ex"'*:?"”xvt2rXreinfre.g27; newspaper. an increase in the university and 27 at various locations "Everything hinges on the ref- paper's student levy. Continued on page 4 around the College. erendum. If it doesn't fly, then Currently the $4 levy is includ-

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the Projector the Projector February 24, 1997 February 24, 1997 9 Entertainment — Entertainment Being famous sometimes means being a role model Power falls weak in plot and performances sible to turn their lives around. but with a "When I go back to my old By Hans Ongsansoy very drunk By Kim Hes neighborhood the kids will see Staff Writer President Staff Writer that if I can change, and that they Richmond can see it is possible for them to Tn the first scene of the new film (Gene do well for themselves," he said. lAbsolute Power, a young Hackman). arrin O'Brien doesn't wear "Everybody in my neighborhood woman approaches Luther One thing D his sunglasses when he has been in jail, but I don't blame Whitney (Clint Eastwood) while leads to leaves his house. anyone but myself for what I've he is sketching in a museum. another, He's afraid people will recog- done. I'm trying to work hard After a quick glance at his things get nize him. and do good things." work, she concludes "you cer- violent, and "My sunglasses are my trade- Doing things for kids has tainly work with your hands." Sullivan's mark. If I wear them when I go always been important to Snow, The telling statement turns out wife ends up out., people on the street point at and now that he has a daughter, to have several meanings. being killed. me, laughing and say, 'Hey look , whom the record is The young woman is obviously Whitney at that guy trying to be like named after, it is even more referring to Whitney's artwork. escapes with Snow'," said O'Brien. important. But when Whitney coolly a vital piece The irony is Darrin O'Brien is "I did a concert where there replies "yes I do," it is obvious of evidence Snow. was a boy about 10 years old that he means much more. and is soon Although the sunglasses that named Jeff in the crowd, who Unbeknownst to the woman, pursued by perch on the end of his nose are knew all the words to all my Whitney is also a master thief, in the Secret his trademark, they're something songs," said O'Brien. "I let him the midst of preparing for one last Service, a

he saves for the stage. up on stage, gave him my sun- big job before he retires from the private "When I go out, I don't want to hn glasses and let him sing. The burglary profession. bounty be Snow, I just want to be Ku only bad part. was, he got a bigger As Whitney, Eastwood has to hunter hired

Darrin," he said. ham response than I did." make full use of his hands. by Sullivan, But with the release of his third Not that Snow is complaining, But Fastwood also uses his and homi- Gra it:

record, Justuss, anonymity does- d because he remembers what it hands behind the camera, pulling cide detec- n't seem to be in the cards. was like to love music as a young double duty as Absolute Power's tive Seth Cre In fact, unless he is hanging to child. director. Frank (Ed out with friends at one of his two Pho While the technical aspects of Harris). favorite private clubs, he is "My brother and I used to lis- Eastwood's direction are ade- With all these almost guaranteed to be recog- ten to KISS," said O'Brien. quate, his hands can do nothing people chasing Gene Hackman and Judy Davis both star in Castle Rock Entertainment's Absolute Power nized. "When we were younger we with an implausible plot and him, Whitney still It's that Snow doesn't like hav- would dress up just like them lack of suspense or concern for department are the two Secret become a little tiresome, and his inconsistent performances. finds time to reconcile with his ing fans, he just wonders about with the wigs, makeup and the safety of Whitney. He never Service agents assigned to the reputation as a master of disguise The premise for the plot seems estranged daughter, played by some of the groupies that show everything. We'd have concerts really stems in danger. president (Scott Glenn and can certainly be questioned, awn fir` .2€4 and there would be fifty or sixty intriguing enough. Laura Linney. up. IliYA-eakYttzen C^,CA«-Nr(orsellSfari7137, 1417§tiggicifirVicrititnI.:74,mvfoa,xoly: Character inconsistencies are Dennis Haysbert). The conclusion of the film is Whitney's last big job involves Eastwood recycles the same "There was this one girl who O'Brien said he can now show young children they can turn their life around just people watching us." also a problem. Glenn progresses from a seem- rather unsatisfying, given the breaking into the mansion of slow, lilting pace he used on his ran into me, begging for my auto- Snow has come a long way A confusing example is ingly slow-witted lump to a promise of the opening premise. like he was able to Washington DC power broker previous character-driven films graph for her friend," said since his KISS days, and says Linney's character, who has crafty investigator, and then back Whitney never really has to Walter Sullivan (E.G. Marshall). like A Perfect World and O'Brien. "Apparently her friend someone special, I'm just Darrin first record came out, I talked to cell, waiting to be acquitted for a that he is happier with Justuss unclear feelings towards her to a fragile wreck, while face the "power" of the While there, Whitney is forced Unforgiven but the results this had photocopied all the O'Brien's to them." more people than I ever have in crime he didn't commit. than with his other two records. father. Haysbert transforms from a President's Office, alluded to in to hide in Sullivan's vault to time are mixed. in the Toronto phone book trying But someone who has kn After spending a year in jail, "I wasn't as confident back She bounces between address- laconic, no-nonsense agent into the film's title. The pace allows F-astwood to to find me. She'd been looking Snow for a long time, mi 'ttal came through. then. The changes in my life avoid being discovered. ing him as "Luther," "Father," an obsessive psychotic. As far as political thrillers go, remain unobtrusive as a director, for me for over two years." he's very different n honest after came out What he witnesses, through a and "Daddy," which make any- Eastwood, as Whitney, is one Absolute Power just doesn't is stressing what's on the screen O'Brien said he has had guys were hard to accept at first. My built-in two-way mirror, thing she says to him seem out of of the bright spots but even his deliver. rather than forcing the action. he has never seen before in his music is at a higher level now." Sullivan's very drunk, young context. surprise appearances everywhere The result though is an overall life, come up and talk to him like O'Brien attributes this to the wife enter, not with her husband, But the biggest culprits in this (a la Brandon Lee in The Crow) they were long lost buddies people he has met and the places claiming to be from his old be has been. Toronto neighborhood. 'I want to sing more positive Cliches and predictable plot are not always bad Not that Snow minds being songs. I need someone to bring with people from his old neigh- them out of me." Don't get me wrong, it is Isabel and Alex decide to His constant attempts to get parents, believing that honesty is borhood, in fact those are his Songs like "Freedom," from By Kim Hes schmaltzy and chalk-full of cul- marry even though they have Alex back on the dating scene the best policy and Alex avoids friends. his record Justuss. The song was Staff Writer tural cliches. never been on an official date and fail miserably. telling his at all costs. "I lived in one area for my recorded with Yami Bolo, and its Alex is your typical WASP, he can't seem to remember her Tenney does a commendable The result of this is that Isabel's whole life. My friends are the who grew up in the projects. past, in the hopes that political and social focus bring a atthew Perry has the best white-collar career boy, and last name. job, playing off of Perry's one lin- father tries to disown her (and same guys I have known since I "Before I was Snow, I had opping others will learn from his mis- new maturity to Snow. Mone-liners around, and Isabel is a Catholic Mexican- Even though the movie is high- ers and adds the perfect touch of attempts to club Alex with a was two years old," he said. "I never been anywhere, except hit," Informer" is about his past. takes. "It's my favorite song on the that's what makes the show American with the body of a god- ly predictable, it works. cynicism and wit to his role. baseball bat), and Alex's parents don't think I'm all that, my jail," said O'Brien. "Nobody When the song was on the He wishes that his success will record. It's a positive song; it's Friends so successful. dess and a heart of gold . Alex and Isabel are destined Isabel's pal, Lathe (Siobhan mistake Isabel for the maid. friends don't look at me like I'm wanted to talk to me. After my charts, Snow was sitting in a jail teach troubled kids that it is pos- about unity." It is also why the movie Fools Isabel comes from a tight-knit, for all the predictable plot twists Fallon), with her red hair and dry The only thing not predictable Rush In is pure entertainment. loving family, whose over-pro- that a g sarcasm, plays an extremely about this movie the fact that it This is Perry's first attempt at starts with sex, then a baby, then Patois peppered offers new sound for fans the big screen, and if this movie marriage. is any indication, it would appear However, that seems to be so because of the distinctive beat, but because of the that out of all the cast on Friends, common nowadays that the audi- By Kim Hes lyrics. he has what it takes. ence barely notices that some- Staff Writer Once again the album is peppered with Patois, the To make a successful movie thing is amiss in this movie. dialect that had Canadians tongue-twisted when that is. With the exception of the over- t has been over three and a half years since Snow "Informer", was raiding the air-waves. Alex Whitman (Perry) and whelmingly farcical turn of Ihit the charts with his smash hit "Informer." Nevertheless, "Freedom" isn't the only stand out cut Isabel Fuentes (Salma Hayek) events in Isabel's pregnancy, it is Finally, Snow is back with his third album from the album. engage in a one night stand. y to overlook all the cliches Justus. "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy's" theme is that of life on the Isabel disappears in the night and predictability. After his album , which was a much streets, it's poignant lyrics and soft melodies create and Alex never hears from her Hayek and Perry have a defi- darker collection of songs, Justuss is a nice change. a song that is surprisingly honest. again. nite chemistry that translates into The album has a solid sound, the result of which Another favorite is "Mash Up the Nation" with its That is until three months later, the perfect date movie. is obviously due to an artist who has matured with heavy style borrows the melody from the when she shows up at his tectiveness is often amusing, but should have.' believable best bud, although at This is a light and amusing age. old hit "" to address the doorstep unannounced, and preg- mostly a source of frustration to Their brutally honest best times her characters understand- movie, with enough laughs to Probably the best song on the album is woman of the world. nant. her. friends think they are destined to ing nature and lack of contempt keep it flowing at a steady pace. "Freedom," which was recorded with Yami Bolo. This collection of songs mixes a flavorful variety Fools Rush In is a very tradi- Alex's family is distant and at fail, but the two lovers don't seem seem too good to be true. And after seeing Perry's char- The song has a distinctive african sound and of tunes that warrant checking out. tional romantic comedy that times prejudiced. to care. Unfortunately, the manner in acter Chandler on Friends have delves into some social and political issues that are takes the perfect blend of humor, His father, Richard (John Jeff (Jon Tenney) is Alex's best which Alex and Isabel break the absolutely no luck with the reticent of Snow's improved outlook on life. romantic cliches and sweet emo- Bennett Perry) is Perry's real-life friend and co-worker-worker, news of their marriage to their ladies, it is nice to see Perry "In a world of injustice, crimes and poverty / tion, mixes it all together and father and it is easy to see where and as a recent divorcee thinks parents has absolutely no shock finally get the girl. Organize and set your lives in one I-nitty." makes what could be the best Perry Jr. gets his looks and charm that Alex has completely lost his value. The album also has a Jamaican sound, not only romantic comedy of the year. from. mind. Isabel runs home to tell her the Projector 10 February 24, 1997 Entertainment Sports February 24, 1997 11 shame because Johns' own voice surprised than anyone else when lyrics, and an I-Can't-Really- / Freak Show 14-year-old boy) with fragile, is very powerful and emotive. Smash, their third album in their beautiful melodies, and fill out Sing-But-Who-Really-Cares Fi a,/csi, j So much so, in fact, that when ten year history, sold 8 million the tracks with synths and even a lead singer. Blue Bombers add new hard hitter Si /s-\\ Tkei Johns hits the right notes on copies- a feat this disc won't clarinet. Songs like "Stoned" and Freak Show, he is as vocally accomplish. The end result is an almost "Mess Around" are very teenag- to next year's line up impressive as Kurt Cobain ever They've thrown caution to the new agey folk-pop with an odd- er appealing, meaning I can't Epilepsy was. wind with "Ixnay" and returned ball edge. see anyone older enjoying them. the young boy a chance to see the "I have enormous respect for The group also has a garage By Jay Whetter Roughriders during their heyday What is it? I know comparing Johns, only to their roots. The only problem are the Staff Writer his ability as a coach," Pitcher 17, to Cobain will get me into The Offspring even invited rhythms. band sound, which seems to be under the leadership of quarter- said. "It's nice that it worked out ♦A disorder where sudden bursts of elec- some trouble from both Nirvana Dead Kennedys' vocalist Jello On the single "Cup Noodle deliberate but it doesn't do any- back Ron Lancaster. I was a free agent when Jeff got thing for me. Pitcher never played football trical energy in the brian result in seizures fans (I am one, by the way) and Biafra to deliver the album's Song" and "Teenage Alex," the avid Pitcher spent most of the job in Winnipeg." people who hate silverchair, but I spoken word intro, Disclaimer. band gets into a propulsive, Most of the songs have the in high school, which is almost The Blue Bombers signed him same beat and it makes it diffi- Dthe last decade hating the unheard of in professional sport. am serious. S inger/guitarist Dexter punky groove, but on too many Blue Bombers. as a slotback receiver and a third- Holland says that if there were cult to tell which track you are He got his start with the Who gets it? Epic records / Sony The guy has some wicked other songs the beats are hesitant Now he is one. down snapper, but can play pipes. one word to describe this album, and shaky. listening to without looking at Okanagan Suns, a junior team on defense and special teams. ♦Anyone - at any age regardless of sex By Nigel Moore the CD display. Bomber Director of Football the same level as the now- In my opinion, Johns' voice is it would be "attitude", and that Operations and Head Coach Jeff And he is equally dynamic off or race. silverchair's most valuable musi- simple word summarizes it bet- Redd Kross / Show There are also two songs on defunct Winnipeg Hawkeyes. the field. Pitcher is respected for "Ladieees and gentlemen! World the CD which don't seem to Reinebold recently signed the Pitcher said he was thrilled Sony Music is proud to pre- cal asset. ter than any review can. free agent who spent seven years strong community involvement It's not as if they can rely on belong. when he go the opportunity to and for his efforts were nominat- sent, under the big top tonight, "Follow the Leader" and in the hard hitting corps of the play for the team he grew up with What causes it? human oddities! creative and original song writ- Pineforest Crunch / Make Saskatchewan Roughriders spe- ed three times for the CFL's Tom ♦ ing. "Secret Life" are nothing like and was able to fill many roles. Pate Award, which recognizes There are many causes. Some include: See the two-headed baby! Believe the rest of the album. cial teams, and last year with the "I consider myself one of the See Princess, the monkey- Freak Show also features a Montreal Abuettes. sportsmanship and dedication the - head injuries pineforest crunch They are lighter and a bit few Canadians who's been able the community. woman and Jo Jo the dog-faced bonus multimedia program that Pitcher helped maintain the more thought out than the rest of to cross over from offense to In Saskatchewan, Pitcher in an - infections boy! can be played on a computer's fierce rivalry between the green the tunes but it is a nice change defense, and this has helped keep advocate for the "Stay in School" Those of you with a heart con- CD-ROM. `Riders and the Blue Bombers, - drug abuse from the 'Didn't I just hear this me in the CFL where players program and a representative for dition, please be warned. Set inside a circus side show but he said he has no problems - alcohol abuse one?' tone of the other 11 songs. have to be able to play two or Arthritis and Diabetes founda- See Johnny Bizarro, the man tent, the interactive program lets switching loyalties. Okay, it's not so bad. three positions," Pitcher said. tions, to name but a few. - tumors born without arms and legs! you watch the videos for new "There are quite a few players Redd 'Cross and Show World "I've been given the opportu- The strength of the league See the main attraction, silver- singles "" and "Freak" in Winnipeg I'd like to get to - unknown - 50% of cases will probably sell tons of nity to play football and I want to hinges on players being a part of chair, perform for you under the as well as the video for know on a friendlier basis," Mercury Records and make tons of cash, be the biggest, baddest thing out the community and that is why big top tonight! "Tomorrow". Pitcher said. "I'm really excited By Tammy Marlowe but they are still ultra trendy - there." the western teams are so strong, All the way from Australia, The program also has about to be playing there." How is it treated? eight video clips of interviews which means they're probably a This is the type of attitude that said Pitcher. silverchair is the band of a hun- The noise coming out if this Canadian-born, Pitcher spent ♦ with silverchair and the band CD sounds just like anything you flash in the pan. coach Reinebold looks for. "The players stay in and 80% of people with epilepsy are con- dred sounds! Polar Records his youth between Armstrong, playing past hits from hear when you turn to Much Pitcher has known Reinebold around the community and peo- Silverchair can mimic other By Dave Platt BC and Regina, where his father trolled with medication which must be live in concert for quite some time and is finally ple get to know them on a differ- rock bands. You won't believe Music these days. taught at the RCMP barracks. So step right up, ladieees and Heavy guitar, thrown together getting the chance to play on his ent level," Pitcher said. "People taken on a daily basis. your ears!" His time in Saskatchewan gave gentlemen! Part of a growing Swedish team. go to games and see their friends, Freak Show is one of the best alternative scene, Pineforest alternative rock compilations I See the main attraction, silver- MARS CREATIVE COMPUTER DESIGNS not just players" chair, perform for you under the Crunch have more in common Pitcher, his wife Sandy and Can people with epilepsy be have ever listened to. with the Cardigans than, say, Specializing in all your business & personal needs Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Bush, big top tonight! seetia041 two daughters live in Regina. employed? Those of you with a heart con- Ace Of Base or Abba. Word Processing • Term Papers • Essays • Thesis He is the manager of corporate Helmet and Tool all on the same Manuscripts • Resumes • Rush Service! Friday February 28th dition, please be warned. Like the Cardigans, Pineforest development for the ♦ Yes. Employment history of people with album, without any unheard-of Crunch writes ironic pop ditties Fax Service-(Send/Receive) • Reasonable Rates! indie bands. • HP Laser Output (600dpi) • Prairie Lights Restaurant Saskatchewan Science Centre- a epilepsy indicated less sick time and and surrounds them with some • HP Scanjet Color Scanner Available • job he maintains all year long. It's great. The Offspring / Ixnay on of the prettiest arrangements fewer accidents on the job than the gener- Only problem is none of those $6.25 plus tax Excited to be a Blue Bomber, the Hombre imaginable. MARLENE MCAULAY 540-B ARCHIBALD STREET TELEPHONE: (204) 987-7464 WINNIPEG, MANITOBA Doors open at 1 1:(ppirm Pitcher is ready to give his all to al work force. Limitations are placed on bands actually play on Freak They sweeten songs like .anci.clo§sot FAX: (204) 987-7460 R2J 0X4 . . . " the team, and said he wants to Show, nor did any of them write "Teenage Alex" (in which lead driver's licenses and some high risk occu- any of the songs. CLIP AD TO RECEIVE 15% OFF PRICE! 74 &lei iflutating Student-4 bring the city another Grey Cup. singer Asa Ecklund seduces a 4./te deg ydn4 tieref . Released Feb. 4, Freak Show eadereeetau pations. is silverchair's follow-up effort ■ to their double platinum debut c 0••1111111? Frogstomp, which silverchair First aid tips for Epileptic also recorded and wrote all on BUSINESS CONFERENCE seizures their own. (guitars and vocals), (bass) and (drums) should Do: either be sued for ripping off ♦ loosen tight clothing other bands on Freak Show, or Columbia DIRECTIONS'97 Graduation By Frank Landry ♦ protect the person from self - injury; applauded for doing such a good APRIL job of it. 16, 1997 remove any dangerous objects near the But this is a positive review, The buzz in music circles was FORT GARRY PLACE please don't misunderstand me. that The Offspring had sold out victim Freak Show is a very satisfy- and abandoned their punk roots ♦ remove eyeglasses in favor of moving to a major Keynote speaker ing CD to listen to. It rocks with ♦ keep airway open - turn victim gently on the best of them, easily. . Bill Fraser, President and C.E.O. of Manitoba Telecom Services on: Photos But, unfortunately, silverchair Well, the politics of being on a "Converging on Opportunity" his/her side with head well back won't score any points for origi- major label definitely haven't The restructuring and privatization of MTS has been front page news in recent tarnished the integrity of The months. NIL Fraser will speak about developments at \ITS including the conversion nality on Freak Show. to a private corporation. The speed- guitars and Offspring, a fact that becomes Photos will be taken Don't: vocals of "Lie To Me" sounds blatantly apparent after one listen ♦ exactly like Nirvana's to their major label debut, Ixnay Also included in the full day business conference: attempt to control or restrain jerking "Tourette's" while "Learn To on the Hombre. • morning speaker Derek Johannson. President of Carlyle Computer products March 17 to March 20. • limbs Hate" sounds just like Helmet. Ixnay is laced with Offspring choice of three sessions from 15 exciting and timel topics • exhibit walkabout ♦ attempt to push anything between the Even the song "Slave" sounds trademarks- it's fast and it's full • networking opportunities just like Tool, especially when of tongue-in-cheek lyrics and Appointments taken after March 10th. teeth or put anything in his/her mouth social commentary. Johns howls the chorus: "Want Students! If you register before March 24, the fee is just S30 (535 after March 24) and you will be eli- ♦ give anything to drink while the person to be your soldier/Want to be The album successfully com- gible for the following early bird prizes: Check your class schedules your slave/Have no pride in bines the influences of hardcore, is unconscious myself/That's how I behave". hard rock, ska, and pop to an 1st prize S3110 before you come in to make an appointment. 2nd prize dinner for 2 at the Prairie Lights Restaurant The slowed-down "Cemetery" even greater extent than their last 3rd prize a free Directions '97 registration is sure to be a radio hit, sounding release, Smash did. Call an ambulance if: just like "Glycerine" by Bush. This album also has fewer Staff registration fee is S50 $5.00 deposit required ♦ catchy tunes than Smash did, but The seizure is prolonged In it, Johns does his best CALL 632 - 2285 FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION! Gavin Rossdale (of Bush) that's okay. The Offspring were at time of appointment. ♦ A second seizure follows the first or if impression on vocals, which is a never really a band intended for mass consumption. Red River Community College the patient remains unconscious They were probably more compiled by the health centre the Projector the Projector 12 February 24 , 1997 Letters Jobs not there for Manitobans 2sear Reactor, et us hope that this new budget being hirable. l_eincLudes more and fairer paying posi- Since I enjoy no elite labeling or cate- tions in Manitoba. gorization, I am part of the bleak but real I have discovered what it is that sub culture, the most invisible minority of y ou 'd IL to voice 3omothein g, Manitoba contributes to the gross domes- all, the single, white male. tic product the most...snow, snow Although I began to recognize my situ- removal, burgers/fries, minimum wage ation way back in 1989 when I first moved write a letter to the jobs and stupidity. from Alberta, I am thoroughly convinced any thin. g at all Unfortunately the latter commodity is that there are too many cattle grazing on not in demand and cannot be packaged for the same job pasture. sale. I kept listening, thinking and believing chtor. ou can dro p it off in our Unless, some entrepreneurial type could the words of optimism the economic lead- e successfully market it like the Green Bay ers uttered about better days coming Packers put their frozen tundra up for con- around the corner, the next month, the next sumption by the pound. year.... tiny r ey mail box in the SA office h But guess what. e The only new crop of jobs arriving in Manitoba, rather than leaving, are call There's just more tunnel at the end of centre jobs. the light. At between $6.50 and $8.50 an hour, There were announcements about more or &nail to ui at those jobs don't add much jingle to the jobs from infrastructure funding to get jeans. people off welfare. oppor- Young people haVe probably come to A flurry of economic activity is always [email protected] the conclusion that there is little or no supposed to generate jobs, but the day future residing in Manitoba, especially never arrives. Winnipeg. Unfortunately only a few will earn a Or, G you d jug he to air our If there is, somebody please give me respectable income as a result of working tunity reasons I should not feel the way I feel. on Manitoba soil. Until then, I just don't buy the media Second to no other, Winnipeg is the king hype about the superior lifestyles in of minimum wage and slave economy opiniotto, cat/ uo at 632-2479. Manitoba. rules. I protest the agony and red tape that an I stand to be corrected but there is just is here and your chance is now. average person who is job seeking has to too large a number of people subsiding on go, suffer in order to become gainfully welfare or barely existing in a work force employed in MB. of minimum wage employment. By average I am refering to the physical Perhaps there is no utopia to migrate to, single, white male description. but local improvement is begging to be the ro'ector Become an Editor of the Projector No visible minority, affirmative action, addressed. physically or mentally challenging or -Charlie Nicol other trigger words lean in my favor as Business Administration

If and discover the power of the medi- arassment Has No Place Here! um.

Red River Community College is an institution of higher learning - as such, behavior such as avoidance and exclusion, rude behavior, stereo- Pick up applications in the SA office. typing, threats of reprisal/intimidation etc., should not be tolerated. The College has a harassment policy and provides to students and staff, Deadline for applications is March 3. the services of a Harassment Coordinator who can be reached at 632-2416 or through the Students' Association (Room DM20) at 632- 2474. All positions are paid.

In an effort to improve the existing system, your Students' Association would like to provide a peer-support system to those students experiencing harassment in any of its forms. For more information please contact the SA President, Cheryl Herda at 632-2474 ake your time at RRCC to use the opportunities you may never have again.

the Projector • Diversion Coffin February 24, 1997

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I just want to get home, you make this light, wouldn't they? By Hans Ongsansoy say to yourself. The answer is, by most Staff Writer The little car in front of you is accounts, yes. almost to the intersection, when There is only one teeny, tiny, magine that it's rush hour. the arrow starts flashing yellow. ittcy bittcy, little problem. I "Oh, go little car," you whis- The cars heading in the oppo- It's been a long day, and you per, "come on, please make it: site direction are just as anxious can't wait to get home. The little car doesn't seem to to get home as you are. You're almost there. Just a few hear your pleas. It just putt, putts As soon as your arrow turns guess that the old grey haired lady walking down the hall at the precious blocks more. through the intersection with the red, their light is turning green. ISelect Inn in Bloomington, Minnesota had it right. As you line up at a red light to same sense of nonurgency it had The first car in line takes off. After watching three of my collea,gue-S tear down the hall, she turn left, you look down to before. You are only halfway through remarked, "Idiots, total idiots". switch the station on your radio. Then and there you decide the intersection. I can't really say I blame her when you consider what she had For a brief moment, it flashes you're going through no matter The charging car hits you dead wimessed. in your head to flick your left what. on. The first of the galloping three was holding a pair of boxers turn signal on. You deserve to make this light, Tires screech and glass shat- aloft, the second was laughing and spilling cheap American wobbly You dismiss the ten. pop all over and the third was cursing while naked as a jaybird. thought quickly, too Your car spins around, almost Yes, the first edition of the Dunk and Drunk to Minneapolis was wrapped up in decid- 180 degrees. a total success. ing which is less You, fortunately, are not hurt. Three days, no arrests. Sounds like a well executed trip. worse, listening to "How could you have hit me?" Now, I realize, being a figure of extreme stature around campus, Celine Dion, or eight- you ask aloud. it is my duty to inform the masses of the dos and donts of ies Rush. "Didn't you see that I was American big city travels. When you look up, making a left turn?" the left turn arrow is The other driver looks at you Hint #1: Yes, we can drink way more than the arrogant Yankees, flashing. square in the face. and yes, the beer is so very cheap. The first car in line "I thought you were going However, as I found out, do not EVER try to go drink for drink is a little slow to react, straight," he says. with a Syrian pilot. but eventually gets it You spend the next hour It's just not worth it in gear and starts mov- exchanging "particulars," and Believe me. ing. waiting for the tow truck. You start to creep Tomorrow, you have to take Hint #2: While in a foreign city, one should always check out forward too, slowly, the bus. local arts and culture. following the lead of the little you tell yourself. It might be days, or even Being the connoisseurs that we are, our first stop on the arts car in from of you. You deserve to get home. weeks, before you get your car scene was Hooter's Restaurant. As more cars make the turn, By the time you enter the back. It's not your fault though, Fabulous, truly one of life's great experiences. you give a little more gas, anx- intersection, the arrow has you think to yourself. Unfortunately, we did not have time to sample the wonderful ious to make the turn yourself, stopped flashing yellow, The blame has to be at least exotic dancing that Minneapolis offers. and get home. and is now bright red. 50/50, right? Again, you think to yourself You dismiss this information When you finally do get home Hint #3: When hosting a party in one's hotel room, the wise trav- that maybe you should flick your as irrelevant. you think about it some more. eller will always check the identification of his or her guests. left turn signal on. It's not too "I'm turning left," you say, "I It may not be your fault, but The suggested range of ages should be after junior high, and late, is it? deserve it" was it really too much trouble to before senility. N000, it's not too late, but it is Everyone cheats a little. flick your left turn signal on any- If you must allow minors in, deny any involvement. Ask two of a lot of trouble. Anyone else would try to way? my friends. They have the denial part down to a 'T.

Hint #4: If at all possible, do not budget any time for sleeping. Sleep is a party killer, and leaves you open to various forms of abuse from your roommates. Toothpaste was the weapon of choice this weekend, finding it's way into shoes, hair and ears of sleeping. guests. In the absence of toothpaste, shaving cream is a ready substitute.

Hint #5: This one is the important. THE CROBOLOG On the way home, your fellow travellers will ask to stop for food by Jeope Wolfe and beverage. tinder no circumstances let them eat chili. HOW THE HELL ARE I experienced a nine hour van ride, and chili in four of us. WE GONNA GET Not a good combination, let me tell you. ACROSS?

Well, there you have it. Following these rules will give you a good start on your own American Adventure. By the way, plans have already been hatched for a sequel to this little excursion, this one to see the INvins during the summer. Although no date or time line has been set yet, it's safe to assume that this one will be as idiotic as the last.

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