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Editor-in-Chief Changes to Health and dents. to help students in their search. Shannon Martin Dental Plan Included in the awards is a "Many student associations [email protected] $750 bursary to an international do not have the resources and Great West Life Assurance student displaying outstanding funding to devote to off-campus Company has acquired Canada academic achievement; a cash housing requirements," says News Editor Life. Great West Life is the new award of $750 to a student who Pratt. Alana Pona company dealing with student demonstrates an exceptional Pratt says this is an instant [email protected] benefits. There will be no change level of college and community and simple solution for students' in the coverage during the transi- involvement; and an award of unions and schools. Entertainment Editor tion, but the group policy num- $750 to a single parent in a The site also includes a num- Ryan Hladun ber, insurer name, and care cards full-time program with demon- ber of features to encourage [email protected] will change. Each student's new strated financial need. landlords to post free trial list- policy number is 330827 and The scholarships are made ings. In fact, landlords have membership identification is the available by the Students' instant access to over 450,000 Layout/Photo Editor student card identification num- Association endowment fund, potential renters in Canada Trevor Kuna ber. All returning students to the which now stands at more than alone, says Pratt. [email protected] college must pick up a new care $250,000. "In the past, landlords had card at the onsite benefits office Application deadline is Dec. to contact each institution to (RM FM 66 Notre Dame campus, 1, 2004. Contact the Students' Layout/Photo Editor make arrangements to have or P-110 Students' Association Association for more informa- Lindsay Winter their property listed or pay for office at the Princess Street cam- tion. [email protected] expensive short-term newspaper pus.) The old care cards will not ads," says Pratt. work. Go to www.gallivan.ca/ Online Housing Service "This process has been com- Advertising and Sales Manager studentnetworks for more infor- pletely automated and is avail- Guy Lussier mation. Looking for an apartment may able 24/7. Now landlords can [email protected] have just gotten easier. create and manage their own New Scholarships The Canadian Federation accounts and listing(s) online." of Students (CFS), partnered For more information, log online Contributing Writers and Photographers The Red River College with Ecom Media Group at www.homes4students.ca. It's Davide Capone Chad Scarsbrook Students' Association has intro- Incorporated, have developed absolutely free for students. Jordan Chalifoux Zurick Scherger duced three new cash awards an online housing service for Pamela Fischer Elizabeth Soto for RRC students. The three college and university students Shawna Forester Heather Steele additional awards, totaling $750 looking for affordable housing. Allison Forzley Jarrett Storey each, will bring the grand total James Pratt, spokesperson for Dan Gervais Jared Story of available awards money to the CFS says the online housing Cara Hill Josiah Thiessen $5,250 for qualified RRC stu- service is the most effective way Melanie Davidson Mike Uhrich Sheri Lamb Matt Williamson Brittany Leschasin Jen Zoratti Alan MacKenzie

Contact the Projector at: Humane society faces challenges

Phone: 204.949.8466 BY RICK SCHERGER for by the society in 2003, 3,000 White says. Fax: 204.949.9159 of which were either adopted or The "Save 9 Lives" program The Projector t's like taking care of the city's returned to their owner. Just over subsidizes people who aren't able c/o Red River College Students' Association dirty laundry. If you always 2400 others had to be put down. to afford to have their pet spayed .P 110 - 160 Princess Street I have your dirty laundry taken "Euthanasia is a reality. The or neutered. care of, washed, folded and put Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 1K9 other shelters are able to say away for you, you don't ever even White also says that the society know that it's dirty." they don't kill their animals but won't put down any dog because For advertising information, contact "People don't realize the pre- only because they close the doors of a lack of space. Guy Lussier at: dicament we're in," Aileen White, when they are full. We take all "The problem is we take in 204.632.2070 manager of public relations animals, even the behavioural more cats than dogs, but we do and marketing for the Winnipeg problems. These shelters won't everything that we can to find Humane Society, says with pas- take aggressive dogs. We deal them homes," White says. sion. with everybody else's problems," Outside the shelter Eileen Bains The Humane Society is a reg- she says. smiles while looking at the dogs istered charity dedicated to pro- The shelter occupies a very behind the wire cages. tecting all animals from suffering small space and the number of "I always get my pets from and to promoting their welfare cats that are brought in daily here," Bains says. "I have two cats and dignity. keeps the staff and volunteers and two dogs. I'm here to make a White says that even though very busy. donation today." people line up to rid themselves "The most important aspect to Public contributions are what of unwanted pets, there is a the society is education. We try to drive the Winnipeg Humane Get those peas going! find every avenue available before Society. In 2003, the society raised public outcry when these same animals are euthanized. we euthanize our animals. We over $2.3 million dollars in dona- For the Winnipeg Humane have a foster care program where tions while only $450,000 dollars The next story meeting Society, the numbers are stagger- animals are adopted on a short in grant money was received. ing. Over 6,000 cats were cared term basis. One of our programs for the Projector is noon, is the 'Save 9 Lives' program," Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004.

Corrections Notice incorrectly in the last issue, and Village, where the studio is Come on down to the we apologize to him for this located. error. In the second last paragraph newsroom (W102) and The Projector staff extends In the last paragraph of the of the "Students worry about sincere apologies to minister bring your story ideas... "Do you have the vibe?" article campus closing early" article of education, Diane McGifford. by Pamela Fischer, editor-in- by Simone Gillies, news editor seriously, we really need We failed to include her name chief Shannon Martin made a Alana Pona made a factual error. beside a photo of the third factual error, changing the sen- Hayden Sundmark, a second- them. phase opening at the Princess tence incorrectly to "the school year graphic design student is a campus, on page two of the has many restaurants, shops, Sept. 13 issue. male, not a female. Sorry for the etc." The sentence should read, inconvenience. Contributing writer, Zurick "the area has many restaurants, Scherger's name was spelled shops, etc." referring to Osborne

THE PROJECTOR I SEPTEMBER 27, 2004 ne s 3 No food in class? Enrolment Steady College admin considering new policy RRC numbers remain the same

BY MIKE UHRICH brought to her attention the problem at an upcoming BY ELIZABETH SOTO than the spots available. Other by Jurgen Schmidt, the co- meeting with administra- programs such as digital multimedia 1\T o food? No Drink? ordinator for the computer tion, which will act as one 4 nrolment has remained steady and computer analyst programming Big Problem. Those analyst programmers pro- of the first meetings for the for all Red River college pro- are operating under full capacity for students who rely gram at the Princess Street panel. F grams this year, showing only enrolment. The lower enrolment on a cup of joe from Tim a small increase overall of 1.3%, campus. Bozyk says it is up to indi- numbers in these last two programs Horton's each morning according to Pat Bozyk, dean of stu- "Jurgen Schmidt found a vidual instructors to decide along with a freshly baked dent services. could also be a reflection of the note in his program guide whether or not adhere to bear claw, may be in for "The numbers for this year are economy and the general slow down stating that there was to be the no food and drink pol- some startling news. flat, with roughly the same number in the technology industry. no food or drink allowed in icy. The policy will not be The college administra- of students as last year," said Bozyk. According to Bozyk, the goal of the classrooms," she says. enforced, she says. tion is currently developing As of September 2004, the num- college isn't to dramatically increase She says the CAP pro- "If an instructor is to allow a policy that may restrict bers show there are 3,386 students enrolment but instead to ensure that grammer questioned her drinks in their classroom, it the consumption of food enrolled at the Notre Dame cam- programs are at their full capacity. about the college's official or drinks in classrooms on is encouraged that they pus, while there are 1,294 students There was also an increase in the policy regarding food and have tops, thus a bottle of campus. attending the Princess Street cam- number of students attending the drinks in classrooms. water would be fine," says At the current time no pus. Princess Street campus from 869 Schmidt refused to com- Bozyk. official policy regarding food One reason that Bozyk gives for students in September 2003 to 1,294 ment. But Bozyk says the admin- or drink actually exists, says the "flat" numbers is that students students in 2004. That controversy has istration is concerned dean of student services, Pat and potential students may not see This increase is only a shift in even boiled over into the "Some instructors want Bozyk. the need to upgrade their skills when where students are going to school, lap of the vice president of the undivided attention of "There is a general under- there are opportunities available for since some programs once offered the Students' Association their students," says Bozyk. standing that there is to be them in the job market. at the Notre Dame campus, are now Craig Loewen, who was Although incidents have no food or drink on hand "A fairly strong economy means offered at the Princess Street cam- approached by several been few and far between, inside classrooms," says some students may choose to work pus, said Bozyk. information systems tech- "there is a worry about dam- Bozyk. and this does have an impact on our "Space was an issue at the Notre nology program students. aging equipment." However, the food and enrolment numbers," said Bozyk. Dame Campus, they can now have Loewen says the students Loewen understands the drink policy is still under There are also certain limitations new programs there, and can take at the Princess Street cam- concerns, but says the col- development, with a com- the college imposes that prevent full capacity in some programs," pus, who are part of the pro- lege should stop treating pletion date of one month higher enrolment numbers, said according to Debbie Baxter, the gram that Schmidt oversees, students like children. to six weeks, according to Bozyk. office manager for student services are prohibited from having "All students are adults Bozyk. A number of programs accepted for Princess Street campus. any food or drinks in class- and should be allowed to The policy will be created a certain amount of students, she She says space should no longer rooms, even bottled water. have drinks in the class- with the involvement of a says. be an issue, as the Princess Street "It's ridiculous," says room if they choose and in staff/student panel which Programs that exceed their campus is currently operating under Loewen, "There are elemen- turn should be expected to will be comprised of both capacity this year include: business its capacity of 2,000 students. tary schools where students be responsible with them." Notre Dame and Princess administration, creative communi- can have bottled water in Street staff and students. cations and early childhood educa- class." Bozyk says the issue was tion, where the demand is greater Loewen hopes to address MAKE YOUR DRUMS H

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Feel Free to Fitness Centre contact us at: Dedication Ceremony Ryan Matiani President Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004 — 10:00 am (204) 632-2474 Princess Street Campus Shauna Grant VP Student Affairs (204) 632-2477 The RRC Students' Association invites all students to attend the Becky Turner formal opening and dedication of the new Fitness Centre at the "T.TI3 Finance Princess Street campus. This event will commemorate the significant (204) 632-748C1 contribution made by the students of Red River College towards the Craig Loewen establishment of this new facility. VP Princess (204) 949-8466

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Police warn about downtown safety One hour seminar says stay alert at all times BRITTANY LESCHASIN with a friend, Officer Carver sug- gested. "Two people are always 4. In terms of money, both innipeg's finest are ask- safer then one," he said. officers recommend to keep it ing students to exercise separate from the rest of your caution in the down- 2. For students taking their belongings. Try to avoid carrying town area. cars to school, stick to well-lit, a purse or bulging wallet, and if Police officers Lynn Latozke busy areas and use anti-theft possible, don't keep all of your and Robert Carver held a one- devices. Never leave valuables in valuables in one place. hour seminar for a group first- plain sight in your car, and if pos- year students at the Red River sible, leave them at home. When 5. Finally make sure your safe- College Princess Street campus walking to your car at night, ty comes first. Your belongings to provide safety tips for students keep your keys- in your hand to can be replaced, but you cannot. studying downtown. ensure you'll get in faster. If you "If you are confronted in a are in an accident assess the lane...at some point in time, Here are a few precautionary damage quickly. Any erratic driv- leave the bravado in the back guidelines: ing behavior can be reported to pocket, give them what they 986-6222. want, and get out," Latozke cau- 1. When walking, always be tioned. aware of your surroundings, 3. Students using public tran- stay on busy, well-lit sidewalks sit should try to use busy bus Most downtown crime is inter- and keep to the middle of the stops close to main roads. They nal between different groups, path. If you think you are being suggest keeping spare change in they said. However, the officers followed, change direction and case they get stranded, and know reminded students to exercise head back towards the school, where they are going or transfer- their own common sense. open businesses, or the public ring. Pay attention to other pas- PHOTO I LINDSAY WINTER safety building. Always walk with sengers on the bus and be aware Police officers are serious about student safety confidence and if possible, travel of who gets on and off with you.

MLCC squashes all you can drink events New regulation hopes to discourage over-consumption

BY HEATHER STEELE Liquor Control Commission says in the Exchange. The all-inclu- the ban was propelled after an sive entitled bar patrons to a $20 ed River College students all-inclusive event was held in cover charge that included free will no longer be able to three Exchange District bars in food and drinks all night long. save a buck while party- R Winnipeg last winter. Soroka says following this ing. All you can drink bar events The event, entitled Mexican are no longer, thanks to the new Mexican Madness event that MLCC liquor regulation recently Madness, was hosted by The several concerns were expressed set in place. Empire Cabaret, Au Bar and through the media regarding all- Diana Soroka, communica- Vertigo; three bars that are in inclusive bar events, and felt that tions officer for the Manitoba walking distance of one another a regulation needed to be put in place. According to Soroka, MLCC concerns included over con- sumption that is more likely to occur in an all-inclusive environ- ment. 'Although I understand their concern, they have to remember that all other regulations still apply. If an event is all-inclu- sive, we still won't over serve," says Tina Rosenberg, events and promotions coordinator for The Empire and Au Bar. Rosenberg feels that this new regulation is unfortunate and says that both bars pro- vided a safe environment during Mexican Madness.

"We had adequate transporta- PHOTO I TREVOR KUNA tion and the liquor inspector was The Empire is disappointed about new rule obviously there," says Rosenberg, even cash in their free drink who says this was the one and annual fundraiser held at two of ticket that night," she says. only event of its kind held at the above bars. However, not all students feel either bar. The faculty of dentistry held the new ban is no big deal. Soroka says the new regulation the fundraiser, Oral Fixation, at Andrea Aldinger an 18-year- does not apply to all-inclusive Au Bar and The Empire on Friday, old graphic design student at events or fundraisers which offer Sept. 17; an event that included a the Princess Street campus says a free drink (or even several) free drink with every ticket pur- the ban is an over-reaction and included in the entrance price. chased. doesn't think the regulation is The catch is that the quantity of With over 2,500 tickets sold going to stop over-consumption. drinks must be clearly stated on for the event, Aitkenhead says 'At 18, we're at the age where the ticket. she doesn't feel that an all you that's what we do." Christy Aitkenhead, 23, a can drink offer would have made the night any more attractive to PHOTO TREVOR KUNA dental hygiene student at the University of Manitoba, recently ticket buyers. AuBar won't be hosting anymore, all you, — 'Almost half the people • 4 4, • + • • t • _ • • • • THE PROJECTOR I SEPTEMBER 27, 2004 6 feature Squatters buck consumerism Cheap housing in the Netherlands an idealogy, culture

BY JOSIAH THIESSEN He's a 22-year-old university stu- they eat dent wearing shaggy dreadlocks is gath- n the Dutch town of Arnhem, and a coat made from a rug. On ered from house number seven stands the wall in his room is a six-foot dumpsters I out shamelessly among the flower mosaic made from a bro- out back. posh mansions lining a street ken mirror. "So much called Strolaan. Scrawled on the wall by the front window, a graf- "The average person in the is thrown fiti joker juggles clubs. A smiling Netherlands uses 45 times as away," says pirate flag hangs from a pole. much of the world's resources Groenveld, Around the corner, a crude circle as someone in the country of peeling crossed by a lightning-bolt arrow Benin," says Groenveld. potatoes declares to the neighborhood: He and his housemates col- from a bag "krakers live here." Dutch for lect rainwater from the roof, and in which "squatter," a "kraker" is some- shower with a watering can hang- a handful one who "kraks" or breaks into ing from a pole in the backyard. had started an empty house and takes up Woodstoves heat the house, can- to go bad. residence without the owner's permission. In the Netherlands dles provide light and a propane "There's this is perfectly legal. Here, a hotplate cooks dinner, which, more than lifestyle that began as a matter like seemingly everything else in we can eat. of cheap housing has grown into the house, is salvaged from what It's not a political statement, an ideology society throws away. Each night, question and a culture. Groenveld and an accomplice of finding "It's a way of not being part or two grab a couple of bicycles enough; we PHOTO I JOSIAH THIESSEN of consumerism," says Tom and go "shopping." But a trip to just pick Pirate flags and graffiti murals on empty houses identity "kraker" houses Groenveld, one of the six who the grocery store doesn't involve out what we share the free accommodations. a checkout counter: everything want." Potatoes, stir-fried veg- bilities for a traumatized couple the cops arrive, the squatters are etables and freshly expired from Kosovo who were found the legal residents. They must yogurt are on the menu for living literally in the streets. prove they are living in the house tonight. There's no rent to They have not official status, no with a chair, table and bed. An pay, no water or electrical right to work and risk being sent officer inspects the house to bills, and no grocery budget. back into danger in their home make sure it is vacant and makes Essentially they live for free. country. a call to inform the owner. In the streets of "I can't really live with that "Sometimes the owner sends a Amsterdam and across the — people sleeping on the street," bunch of construction workers to country, pirate flags and says Teun VanDijk, a 27-year-old break down the house and beat graffiti murals on empty resident of the house. "It's a per- up the residents," says Schult. houses, factories and office sonal thing." But one or two phone calls on buildings identify kraker Local landowners do little the kraker emergency line will homes. about social housing problems, bring dozens of supporters. A lack of Frank Daeseleer, housing in the an Arnhem police Netherlands, one 4 4 officer, has fought of the world's The average person in the Netherlands many battles Moose Jackson Dixieland 5 most densely against squatters. populated coun- uses 45 times as much of the world's "In the 80s they tries, is an enor- were a big prob- mous problem, resources as someone in the country of lem," he says. "One especially for Benin. phone call and Take a musical voyage with an both students there would be a and refugees. hundred of them, The Netherlands, throwing rocks and exciting group of - TOM GROENVELD according to bricks." He's never 5 Dixieland musicians Statistics Netherlands, is VanDijk says. "Instead they had a problem with the Strolaan the second most densely build office buildings. If you look krakers, although the neighbors at the Princess Street Campus. populated country in the around there are lots of empty call the police at least once a European Union with a office buildings and they are week. Daeseleer says they fear population half the size of building more." the prices of their properties on Canada's living in a country The krakers claim empty this street will drop. Brought to you by the Office of smaller than Newfoundland. buildings and the landlords Smoke from backyard fires A student looking for a place retaliate. According to Dutch law, at the kraker house across the to live can expect to be put if a house has been empty for at hedge irritates Heslenfeld, a doc- on a waiting list three or four least a year and someone occu- tor who lives next door. years long, and then pay 350 pies it, he or she has rights as the "It's not right," he says. "They Euros ($590 Canadian) per house's legal occupant. This is should pay rent." month for a tiny bedroom when the conflict begins. "I don't like it," says Van Den And with a shared kitchen. Ed Schult, a 20-year-old circus Bosch, owner of the house on Canadian Heritage International Arts Days Groenveld slept at the performer, describes the pro- Strolaan. "But I can't do anything homes of friends, at the cedure the squatters follow to about it." He hopes to sell the university and the airport secure a new house. They keep building but fears that when he for more information call: 632 2404 when he first moved to tabs on all the vacant buildings, does the squatters won't move Arnhem before discovering and when one has been empty out. the squatting community. for a year they organize a 'Icrak' Not everyone on this street Large commercial stations usually only feature For refugees the situa- party. resents their neighborhood a small range of the music made in Canada and tion is even more difficult. "Thirty or forty people go krakers. There's a note tacked on around the world. From Reggae concerts to jazz The Dutch government is together because there can be the kitchen wall of the Strolaan festivals, Tango nights to sound experimentation working on a plan to deport problems," says Schult. The squat house next to some flowers in a udios, there are hundreds of ways to diversify 26,000 failed asylum seekers team breaks in with a crowbar, Heineken bottle. It's from Myrtle your experience with Canadian Music. living in the country. Many occupies the house and replaces Bredenhort, a 10-year-old girl refugees, without govern- the lock with one of their own. that lives across the street. It ment status, and nowhere Then they call the police. They says: "I think it is annoying that to live but the streets, find have to be quick; if neighbours they come with that police car. help from the krakers. alert the police before the pro- You should be left alone some- In a candlelit room a cedure is complete, the squatters times." Krakers, she says should group of krakers gathers will be evicted on the spot. But if live the way they want to. to discuss housing possi- the door is secured by the time THE PROJECTOR I SEPTEMBER 27, 2004 Where are they now? RRC graduate talks about post-college life

They're the brightest in the biz. They're Red River I love College alumni. Each month, Alana Pona intro- working on cars duces you to a RRC grad and buses but I'm making a difference. This month, we introduce a people person. I you to Laurie Ladyka, a suc- love dealing with cessful account manager at New Flyer Industries Cost people, and selling Services & Parts Division. to Accident Assi a product is an

BY ALANA PONA added, benefit. T/V CD-ROM Laurie Ladyka wouldn't take no' for an answer. The 29- ` - LAURIE LADYKA ear-old account manager at New Flyer Industries landed Cu his job after persistently calling Flyer Industries Parts Division the company every week for a for approximately five year until a position opened up. PHOTO I TREVOR KUNA Red River alumnus Laurie Ladyka loves his job at New Flyer Industries and a half years. "I wanted to work for New Before entering the program Flyer Industries because I knew it Washington. smiling up at me from the floor," at RRC, Ladyka worked as a "They hit the nail on the was a very recognized company "(When traveling) I'm on he says passionately. manager at a Shell station in head," says Ladyka about his with lots of room for improve- a plane every day flying to a New Flyer Industries, accord- Winnipeg. He loved working on education at RRC. "They pre- ment and room for going plac- different place," says Ladyka ing to its website, is one of the cars, but found that his sociable pared you for anything." es," says Ladyka, a graduate of enthusiastically. "The oppor- leading manufacturers of transit personality steered him away The RRC alumnus is flying the commerce industry sales and tunities are endless. There is vehicles. New Flyer offers clean from the automotive industry. high these days - spending six marketing program at Red River always a need for transport." diesel, diesel-electric, gasoline- "I love working on cars and to eight weeks a year, travelling College. The account manager says he electric, natural gas and electric buses but I'm a people person. I around the continent dealing He says the 10 month full- loves to travel with his job, but trolley power-trains in 9, 10.5, love dealing with people, and aftermarket transit parts to U.S. time program prepared him says he plans to cut his travel 12, and 18-meter configurations, selling a product is an added and Canadian customers. for the workforce by writing time to help 'mom' when the the broadest offerings of any benefit." In fact, the expectant father resumes, holding sales meetings new baby arrives. North American bus manufac- of one says he's been all over and making cold calls — some- "I'm definitely a family man. I turer. the country, visiting places like thing he's familiar with. love coming home to my kids, Ladyka has been with New Anchorage, Alaska to Seattle,

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THE PROJECTOR I SEPTEMBER 27, 2004 8 national CUP News Manitoba legalizes Alberta to open its same-sex marriage own vet school Judge's decision goes Saskatoon school's uncontested by federal dean warns it could do government more harm than good

the inter-provincial agreement and "Parliament isn't acting on this with BY COSANNA PRESTON BY ROBERT KOTYK the role that Alberta has played in any kind of speed," she said. "It's unfair to CUP ALBERTA BUREAU CHIEF CUP CENTRAL BUREAU CHIEF that in the past," Rhodes said. expect people to continue waiting when EDMONTON (CUP) -- Alberta In addition, Rhodes warned, the WINNIPEG (CUP) -- Manitoba has you have a state of ongoing inequality." will soon open a new veterinary new school could actually harm become the fifth jurisdiction in Canada to Winnipeg gay and lesbian advocacy school at the University of Calgary, the veterinarian education system legalize same-sex marriage, and the first to groups were ecstatic upon hearing about breaking away from almost 40 more than assist it. do so without any attempt by the federal the Manitoba judge's ruling. years of support for a single vet "There is really a bit of a shortage government to stop or delay the decision. "Wow is the only thing that can describe school in Western Canada. of veterinarian faculties in Canada, Court of Queen's Bench Justice Douglas it really," said Tamara Roy, co-facilitator The provincial government if not North America, and so the Yard ruled Sept. 16 it is unconstitutional for the University of Manitoba's Rainbow sought a new school in response to addition of another veterinarian for a marriage to be defined as a union Pride Mosaic. "Things are changing and the shortage of large animal vets, school presents a challenge," he between a man and a woman. I'm just really excited to hear it." as well as the recent outbreaks of said. The wheels were set in motion when But, the Winnipeg Roman Catholic arch- food animal diseases, such as mad "For that reason, my position three couples -- Richard North and Chris diocese spoke out against the decision, cow disease, the avian flu and the was to encourage the government Vogel, Ritchot and Stefphany Cholakis, and saying marriage should be recognized as a West Nile virus. The Calgary school to consider increasing the number Laura Fouhse and Jordan Cantwell -- filed union that produces offspring. is expected to open fall 2006. of students at our college, and that lawsuits in August. Roy asserted a national ruling on same- Currently, all western Canadian would allow us to have a more The decision follows precedents set sex marriage now appears to be inevi- veterinary students attend the critical mass of students." by courts in British Columbia, Ontario, table. Western College of Veterinary Rhodes wasn't the only one Quebec and the Yukon. "It's always nice to see progress, what- Medicine in Saskatoon. disappointed with the decision. "I'm delighted," said Karen Busby, a ever it is," she said. "Just moving forward University of Manitoba law professor But Bart Johnson, spokesperson John Kennelly, dean of agriculture and seeing attitudes change is just a great and board member at Egale Canada, the for Alberta's Learning Ministry, and forestry at the U of A, was step for everyone." national advocacy group backing the case. said the government felt the need surprised the government chose to Within the coming weeks, a Nova Scotia "It's a magical moment when you have for a "made-in-Alberta solution." build a new school from scratch. judge will decide a similar case. Busby was the attorney general for Manitoba and "We have issues here in Alberta "We think our proposal gave the the attorney general for Canada -- or their optimistic the ruling would be in favour of that we need addressed, and it best value for taxpayers' invest- lawyers -- stand up in court (and say) that same-sex unions. was felt that WCVM isn't address- ment, and would reduce unneces- this is unconstitutional and needs to be "If everything goes according to plan ing them or can't address them sary duplication of the resources reformulated." or if we have a bit of luck on our side," and wouldn't necessarily address within the province," Kennelly Busby also said that the ruling sends she said, "the headlines next week will be a message to the federal government to them," said Johnson, adding the said. about Nova Scotia." come to a decision on the subject. province would continue to sup- Kennelly recognized the gaps to port the Saskatoon school with which Johnson referred, but felt $4.5 million annually and 20 stu- the U of As proposal assisted in dent spaces. filling those gaps at the Western The University of Calgary was College, while keeping redundancy selected as the site for the new to a minimum. vet school after both it and the However, not all those involved h d 3echt.,'s se 3rcl University of Alberta submitted were disappointed with the 09+ nohe kihei ♦ proposals to deal with the short- results. o cogrses Never f the shomkt age. While the U of C proposed Provost Carl Amrhein empha- viaft+t4 sigli- b. diohe Switch rey wko► M Major the creation of a three-year vet sized the U of A was not entirely h14j Ot toot, program, the U of A suggested an ignored. pine. bell approach that would have seen Amrhein said Learning Minister students take their first two years Lyle Oberg acknowledged the U at its Edmonton campus and their of As niche in advanced research final two years in Saskatoon. and the training of food-animal New PI-04.essor:i Oki Professors Charles Rhodes, dean of the veterinarians, and the government A cheere to Aspire lohoro's Western College, was hoping the would continue to support the uni- 41141 taUcerte it,t4h3r4, "1 *-$S? txo we betfe government would support the U versity in those areas. p4sSion4te, 5• 14K5 haittis lost ye*t otitrie of A proposal as a more coopera- "I'm not upset we didn't get of +he tatttre! Aw+orieis oral , 4 lec+osrs$ tliRdd ■ tive solution to Alberta's concerns. the (vet school)," Amrhein said, "By all measurements we can "because the U of A never asked .4) make, our undergraduate program for it." is really one of the top programs in North America in veterinarian medicine, and we're very proud of

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BY MATT WILLIAMSON council who believe we can have But now, with Mr. Katz sitting cilors is simple power politics. It to do both. His main concern in both, and their argument doesn't in the mayor's chair, many of doesn't take a city hall insider to all of this seems to be asserting ayor Sam Katz's recent rely on an emotionally-charged those same councilors have had see that along with a new mayor his power by scuttling a legacy announcement to appeal to convince people as a change of heart. Is it because comes the inevitable jockey- project of the former mayor. scrap the first phase M does Mr. Katz's. What's funny, or the deterioration of community ing for spots within the mayor's Mr. Katz's question of priori- of rapid transit comes as no surprise to anyone who's been inner-circle, the Executive Policy ties boils down to questionable paying attention. He made his C Committee. priorities on his part. For the intentions clear while running As for Mr. Katz's motives, he sake of all Winnipeggers, he for mayor back in June. What's would like Winnipeggers to think needs to quit politicking and get interesting about the announce- that the deal worked out on Mr. his priorities in order. The rest of ment, however, is his insistence What's funny, or sad Murray's watch was somehow council would be wise to do the that rapid transit will indeed be fatally flawed. The cost-benefit same. part of Winnipeg's future, just not depending on how you look analysis completed in 2000 that right now served as a ringing endorsement Well if not now, Mr. Katz, when at it, is that for Mr. Murray's plan was inaccu- exactly? The issue has been rate, and it was rammed through debated in Winnipeg since the everyone on council seems council by a ham-fisted mayor. mid-seventies, when other cit- This is simply not true. The only ies across North America were to support rapid transit. fatal flaw of Mr. Murray's plan already enjoying the benefits of turned out to be the fact that he speedy and reliable mass transit never stuck around to see the systems. Today we find ourselves 9 concrete poured. three decades behind the curve, So if the plan is sound, and with a mayor bent on putting us Mr. Katz sees rapid transit in behind even further. sad depending on how you look clubs has suddenly accelerated Winnipeg's future as he claims, It all comes down to "a ques- at it, is that everyone on council to an unacceptable extreme in then why kill it at this late stage tion of priorities," according to seems to support rapid transit. the months since the project's of the game? If community clubs Mr. Katz. His number one prior- Many of them were there the first approval? Not likely. and rapid transit are both impor- ity is to fix the city's deteriorating time around and voted with Mr. A more likely explanation for tant to him, he would find a way recreational infrastructure. A Murray to approve the project. the about-face by many coun- laudable goal on the face of it, but highly manipulative when you scratch the surface. The release of the city's public use facilities study earlier this summer, and the ensuing public Spe a k O ut ! outcry, provided Mr. Katz with a golden opportunity. The study, which recommends the closure Mayor Sam Katz decided $43 million designated for building a rapid transit of some 85 recreational facili- system from downtown to the University of Manitoba would be better-spent ties in favor of fewer and larger mega-rec centers, was met with upgrading community centres. a firestorm of public opposition. How dare the city close our spray The Projector asks: Do you think Winnipeg would benefit from a rapid-transit pool and replace it with a big- box rec-centre ten blocks away, system? went the battle-cry expressed on many a local radio call-in shows Bill Regehr Dawna Rumley and opinion and editorial pages. Chair, RRC board of directors Security Officer Much of the hostility was based "It's long overdue. Every major Notre Dame Campus on a general misunderstand- city has some way of mov- "I feel we should spend our ing of what the study proposed ing people quickly and easily. money towards better things like in place of the hodgepodge of You don't need as many cars lowering our crime rate, putting crumbling recreational facilities downtown...otherwise we just get more money to our heath care scattered across the city, but gridlock." and even giving more money that's really beside the point. The towards post-secondary institu- point is that this proved to be a tions so that way tuition costs are hot-button issue among ordi- lower." nary Winnipeggers. And along with raw voter emotions comes John Geall political opportunity. Solomon Habtemariam Electrical level 4 Enter Sam Katz, flanked by Computer anaylst program "No, there's already a bus going two plain-clothed police escorts, "It would definitely benefit. Right right from U of M to downtown. for a hastily organized press now traffic is just ridiculous All that money that was suppose conference at the Crescentwood around town...all our money is to go for the stupid rapid transit Community Centre on Sept. going into construction and the should be going to bring back the 14. It was the perfect venue to arena, and I think we should Jets!" announce his plans to kill for- really invest into a [rapid transit] mer-mayor Glen Murray's pet- system." project of dedicated bus lanes and bicycle paths along one of Beth Romphf Rob Esquerra the most congested arteries in Graphic design Hospitality and tourism manage- the city, and to frame the issue "I think it is pretty practical and ment in such a way that even the most helpful for students who are "I'm pretty neutral.on it. If he stalwart rapid transit supporter trying really hard to get to their wants to fund community cen- would have a hard time arguing classes...this is a good opportuni- tres, isn't that a good thing? But with. Rapid transit could only ty to make changes for the best." rapid transit would be good go ahead at the expense of com- especially for U of M students munity clubs and our children, and people who live in Selkirk or according to Mr. Katz. It's one or Maples area. It would be faster the other, he'd have us believe, for them." but certainly not both. There - are -those v9-hcr sit---

10 entertainment THE PROJECTOR I SEPTEMBER 27, 2004

Swollen members rock RRC

BY MELANIE DAVIDSON Although the opening band, was was only two years old OutOfYourMouth, did not hit when his passion for music the stage until just after 8:30 began. Rob the Viking n Sept. 13, 2004 approxi- p.m., their vocal talents pumped experimented with writing mately 310 eager fans up the crowd until the eagerly his own music at the age 0 attended an intimate, anticipated main act arrived. of eight and Prevail admit- high-energy concert performed Performing at an hour later than ted to "getting a love for the by Canada's own hip hop sensa- expected, due to their luggage stage" by grade three before tion Swollen Members at the Red becoming a music artist. River Notre Dame campus. being lost, Swollen Members The group admitted they The group consisting of its four were definitely worth the wait. members including, Madchild, Before taking the stage, Prevail, endured a lot of struggles Rob the Viking, and Moka Only trying to breakthrough the Prevail, Rob the Viking and Moka the cover of the Rolling Stones, lucky fans. music industry in Canada. Only, was invited to the campus spoke with the local media about standing beside each other, Anyone who was tired waiting Prevail spoke very candidly to launch the annual Kickoff their success (Madchild was bat- holding Platinum Records...only for the concert to begin defi- tling the flu and chose to rest up about successfully touring over- Week organized by the Students' 588 shows to go," Prevail said. nitely did not leave the concert seas before even touring through Association. before the show began). "I predict in 25 shows from wanting to go home. Instead They revealed that Moka Only Canada. now I'll cover a Rolling Stones by the time the concert ended "We had already toured song. That's feasible or I'll buy shortly after 11:30 p.m., most Japan, Australia, Europe and a Rolling Stones album," joked crowd members where rejuve- the UK before we did any big Moka Only nated and pumped up by the shows as far as Winnipeg. It All four members then deliv- amazing performance. Some took a while for us to get ered a crowd pleasing concert. even planned on heading out an entirely global perspec- The energy Swollen Members to one of the local bars hoping tive and sometimes it takes had when performing tran- to continue partying with the bands longer to break out scended into the crowd and band. in their own backyard," he pumped them up for every song. said. The crowd interaction ranged Prevail and Moka Only from telling the audience the predicted where the group were awesome, to giving high would be in five years. fives, to crowd surfing, and even "Hopefully we are all on handing out few beers to a few

DJ CO-OP spins life into club scene

PHOTO I JORDAN CHALIFOUX

BY JORDAN CHALIFOUX before putting together a radio commercial, putting together ookie cutter DJs, seedy a poster, printing the poster, promoters, and scores of postering like a [deleted], like C young adults wearing the everyone knows, they see our latest Guess mini skirt, Puma posters everywhere," said CO- T-shirt and designer flip-flops, OP are an all too common sight Buying records, working on amongst Winnipeg's so called in-crowd. routines, promoting on radio DJ CO-OP, who is known as shows, telling people on the Tim Hoover to those close to street and dropping off handbills him, is not Mr. Leather Coat are all additional responsibili- with a cellular phone complex. ties CO-OP and Hunnicutt must DJ CO-OP and DJ Hunnicutt topple before their latest party are veteran party promoters, is ready. Making a lot of money using originality as their only per show is not a goal CO-OP gimmick. practices. In May 2001, CO-OP and The "It has gotten to the point Gumshoe Strut threw the first where I can support my hobby Ill Rap Jam at the Collective by playing out and not loose Cabaret. CO-OP felt there was a money on what I am doing, but demand for live hip-hop, as the the overall philosophy is not infamous Plan-B hip-hop night being in it to make money," said was a success at the now defunct CO-OP Cloud 9. "It's like a pizza, because with Obscure posters helped make a pizza you can get so many toppings and fixtures, but at the Ill Rap Jam popular, as the Your Brother In My Backpack it was a lot of work for very little and CO-OP stormed through end of they day, it fits together," first poster read, "Ill Rap Jam, and Grubbs serving as talent. reward. But it was dope, I have Winnipeg's 20-something party said CO-OP when expressing his Collective, Be there dummy." Originally planned to be a one- great memories," said CO-OP. community, throwing their first music. "I was showing it (Ill Rap Jam night event, Ill Rap Jam became While working at Music Trader, party, Doing the Do. Where can you find CO-OP poster) to people, and people a regular series that lasted for Hunnicutt had various run-ins Although the finished product on the ones and twos? His latest where like, 'Ill Rap Jam, that two years at five dollars a show, with CO-OP Feeling confident, of a CO-OP and Hunnicutt party show is called A Rock and Roll sounds dope, man I'll be there'," before CO-OP ended the series CO-OP approached Hunnicutt looks effortless, it takes count- Dance Party, with special guests said CO-OP. to invest time in music and other with intentions of proposing a less hours to plan and execute Inward Eye, October 2, 2004, at The first Ill Rap Jam had a promotion ventures. show idea to him. Like drunks these parties. the Pyramid Cabaret. modest roster with CO-OP, "It was fun. I liked doing it, but run streetlights, Hunnicutt "I work full-time a month

II741,0,AII.1AdoCI.P A t THE PROJECTOR I SEPTEMBER 27,2004 revie 11

George Carlin holds nothing back

BY DAVIDE CAPONE Blair's act was based on enter- suicide and make you laugh. He where lots and lots of people tainment figures from Britney just might be the only person die, especially natural disasters. George Carlin Spears to Ozzy Osbourne, with who can get a laugh on such a He described his ideal disaster, Centennial Concert Hall hilarious impressionsk Blair sensitive topic. equipped with lots of destruction Sunday Sept. 19, 2004 started slow and continuously The current tour is being used and death, but then someway, picked up pace in an act that to test out and rehearse some somehow it all channeled back till bitter. Still vulgar. Still ended with him playing guitar new material for Carlin's new into a happy ending. A twisted, brilliant. and singing old classics (with HBO special to be out next fall. George Carlin, happy ending. S Legendary comedian some re-written words). He read some of his material Carlin might have upset some George Carlin made his return „Carlin himself came out after from notes he had on stage, and people with his choice of topics, to Winnipeg on Sept. 19, and a short intermission to a roaring his other bits seemed second but Carlin admits he never holds brought along new observations ovation, and got right into a lyri- nature. back and that's what makes him and rants, along with some clas- cal rhyme that was as impressive Carlin read the last part of so popular, even after 40 years. sic ones. as it was funny. his routine off his notes and Whenever you're watching Opening for Carlin was Dennis Carlin, who was chosen second introduced it as the piece he'll George Carlin you can be sure Blair, who lived up to the high in Comedy Central's list of the you're made to think of some- be using to close out his HBO you're going to get it raw and expectations you'd have for top 100 comedians of all time, times silly, irrelevant topics, like special. In typical George Carlin from the heart, nothing is sacred. someone opening for one of the not only makes you laugh but who thought of the first enema. fashion, he ranted and raved at Nothing. greatest comedians of all time. also makes you think. Although Carlin can take the topic of how much he loved disasters

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Dark novel shows city in new light

BY SHANNON MARTIN themes of restlessness, weakness, around the alleyway corner. In the midst of the chaotic and addiction. "We burn incense and drop out nightmare, including rape, welfare, Cherry The story weaves through seven of school...someone throws a beer abortion, and suicide attempt, By Chandra Mayor parts of downtown, each section bottle at my head and it splinters there's a glimmer of hope. The nar- naming a street, which follows the against the wall," Mayor writes. rator finishes high school, gets a handra Mayor's first novel, evolution of the unnamed narrator It's in this first section where the job, and yearns for textbooks. Cherry, captures Winnipeg through her youth. It begins on narrator meets Tom, an abusive Mayor keeps you reading by at its worst, casting a light C Broadway, where the girl lives with wanderer, who traps her in a cat crafting believable characters that may startle suburban readers her best friend, Carly. and mouse relationship. He's sweet and exposing a side of downtown whose faults are because of their culture only seen by those who Although they aren't your typical in the beginning, and there's the own weakness, something we can live it. fairy-tale teenagers, the girls give excitement of new, uncomplicated all relate to. Although we may not "This flat city is a spring-loaded a youthful sense of freedom and love. He buys her a journal for her relate to the sometimes-extreme trap, it closes its teeth around possibility. They drop acid, drink poetry, and tells her she's beautiful. plot, the read is worth it, shaking you and you retrace the same peach schnapps, and stumble One morning as Tom sleeps, she up a sense of reality and content- routes endlessly, pinned beneath around the dreary downtown notices a small swastika tattooed ment. the weight of repetition," Mayor landscape. But there's also subtle in his ear, foreshadowing Tom's writes, hinting at upcoming reference to the dangers looming true character.

Chandra Mayor paints city Cherry red

BY JEN ZORATTI If that's 'normal,' where do the Winnipeg Long Poem was more tual, to say 'this didn't happen or rest of us fit in?" says Mayor. prose than poetry, and she real- 'this did happen,'" she says. crew you, I'm writing my From there, Cherry, the eye ized that her excerpts made sense That's not to say Cherry wasn't own book about Winnipeg!" opening story of an emotionally as a coherent whole. emotionally difficult to write. s This is the conclusion trapped girl living in the skinhead Cherry deals with a scene and "Whatever emotional trip she Winnipeg writer and editor scene of early 90s Winnipeg, was issues that a lot of people are [the narrator] goes on, I go too," Chandra Mayor reached when conceived. uncomfortable with. Mayor points out. "I wanted to she was informed at a seminar Cherry was not only meant to "These are people that are establish that sense of imme- that Carol Shields wrote about appeal to "the rest of us," but considered to be 'creepy, despi- diacy, so the reader is to be able "us normal people." also to paint another picture of cable parasites,' living in this to have access inside her head "Carol Shields is a great writer, Winnipeg. seedy environment," Mayor says. and understand the decisions Chandra Mayor but she writes about upper "Prairie writing tends to be very "I wanted to show real people in she made." middle class white heterosexual stereotypical, the wheat field, the real situations. I wanted to show Mayor explains that the epi- people, people who plan retire- barn in the snow," Mayor says. "I that within the ugly, there is still sodic structure, the newspaper ment parties for their colleagues. wanted to write something from beauty." articles and notes, and the nar- my experiences, which are Mayor, primarily a poet, rator's tendency to be very mat- urban." used her knack for lyricism and ter of fact were all consciously Mayor got involved in a rhythm to convey this beauty, employed to create that sense of Introducing The • project called Post Prairie, a making even a wound received in immediacy - which in turn, cre- i collective started by writer a mosh pit a thing of beauty. ates that sense of truth. Pr ncess Grill and Cherry editor John Paul Mayor wrote the novel based Mayor is currently working on Breakfast & Lunch Daily Monday to Saturday Fiorentino. It was designed on her Winnipeg experience. an "embryonic" writing project to break away from the prai- "I wanted to be true to the that focuses on body image and rie writing stereotypes. scene. That needed to be accu- beauty distortions. According to Mayor submitted Winnipeg rate. The emotional tenor is true. her, she'll always keep writing. Long Poem which was made Some of the situations happened "Unfortunately, I'm completely up of excerpts from what is to me, some happened to people unsuited to do anything else -- now Cherry, to Post Prairie. I know and some happened to no I'm tremendously unfunctional." But Mayor learned that one. It wasn't the point to be fac-

next projector meeting Students and faculty order any pla.tter Eat in or Take out and receive free coffee or fountain pop. 943-9010 sept.28 - noon (offer excludes breakfast and lunch specials) 85 Princess St Before ordering show your Student Card room vv102 - princess street camp THE PROJECTOR I SEPTEMBER 27, 2004 b 13 Poetry examines pill-popping culture

BY JARRETT STOREY poems. and many more on the trip. apparent joys of pill-popping with Hello Serotonin is a collection Fiorentino's trademark tragic all the detachment, ironic truth- Hello Serotonin of Canadian contemporary urban young man attitude still spills all fulness, and sharp lyrical tongue- By Jon Paul Fiorentino poetry that uses popular themes over the page, but this time he's lashing of a true outsider. This like drugs, the city, and the small tempered the grief with more is beautiful-loser-confessional n his latest collection of poetry catastrophes of everyday, inter- regular, healthy doses of humor. poetry. Hello Serotonin, Montreal by personal life as vehicles to take the His cool, self-defamation, and The best part of Hello Serotonin I way of Winnipeg poet Jon Paul reader on a hazy journey into the dry wit are often the only things is the ability of the individual Fiorentino brings his special blend deep, dark, and beautiful recesses that temporarily alleviate his poems to consistently unearth of non-conventionalist melancho- lia straight to the pharmaceutical of the serotonin-depleted mind. steady malaise His wit is the distinctive beauties from so much generation. The poems shift in tone, and pedestrian that walks through the physical and emotional squalor. In a style dubbed "synaptic syn- take the reader on a journey poems, dropping in on the reader This is Jon Paul Fiorentino in tax," he attempts to craft poems through the varied stages of medi- to temporarily bring some human- excellent form — equal parts cryp- that will re-orient the chemical cated bliss to the burnt-out lows of ity and relief to the customary des- tic, romantic, and visceral. These balance of your brain. These are dependency. The reader finds out olation of the sometimes clinical, are rebel poems with rebel style. slow-release anti-depressant early that there are many surprises but always savory language. Generation Rx, get your fix. waiting just across the synapse, Fiorentino approaches the Poet discusses the battle of convention

BY JARRETT STOREY PJEC: I get the impression that be a pill for everyone's condition occasional beer at a hockey game, your poems have a special rela- these days. How do you feel about and a daily dose of anti-depres- Hello Serotonin poet Jon Paul tionship with convention; simul- the growing number of people fill- sants-- that's the extent of it.) Fiorentino answers a few ques- taneously working within it, but ing prescriptions? PJEC: What advice would you tions about drugs, writing, and the attempting to bend it and break JPF: I'm fine with it. I despise the offer to fledgling, anti-conven- Smiths in between reading at the away from it. Is this a fair assess- greed of pharmaceutical compa- tionalist writers? Winnipeg International Writers ment? nies. It would be nice if those who JPF: Learn the conventions you Festival at the Princess Street JPF: I think so. It doesn't make need medication could afford it. wish to subvert. Question your campus. sense for a poet -- any poet -- to PJEC: How do you account for own work with the same vigor that PJEC: How did you conceive the simply adhere to convention. One the war on drugs era softening, you question literary convention. idea for Hello Serotonin? should know the forms, conven- and morphing into the current PJEC: I've read that you're into Jon Paul Fiorentino JPF: I noticed, through my tions, conceits, and then break pro-pharmaceutical era? the Smiths; favourite song? personal experience as a patient, away from them in accordance to JPF Drugs have always been JPF: Such a tough question! I a strange musicality in the lan- his/her own artistic vision. If one's around. Nancy Reagan was never love Half a Person and Shoplifters guages of pharmacology and neu- artistic vision is simply to "follow going to win that war. I can't of the World Unite. roscience. And I wanted to explore the rules" then that seems a little account for it but it's a good thing the idea of pharmaceutical depen- boring, doesn't it? to see less stress placed on the idea dency and try to create something PJEC: Hello Serotonin explores that drugs are evil. Believe it or not, beautiful or disturbingly beautiful the possibilities of pill-popping, I'm not really an expert on such out of it. and it's fitting since there seems to things. I live a pretty clean life (an

Acclaimed writer Crazy characters still going strong make play unpredictable BY PAMELA FISCHER lished. I was unable to do so until was in my early thirties. It seems that once you get a break, things go better. BY PAMELA FISCHER hiatus from the family, chaos boils over. ou know you're good when PJEC Are any of your novels/plays Rory and Liza have an instant attraction your novel is made into a big Lauchie, Liza & Rory and Lauchie is the only one who doesn't based on personal experience? yHollywood movie. With four SC: Most of my stories are based on By Sheldon Currie notice. novels, two short story collections, my experience growing up in reserve Marriage and a child come into the and three plays under his belt, retired tart with a bit of dark comedy, picture while Rory and Anne become English professor Sheldon Currie has mines. Pretty well everyone was a throw in a splash of family conflict Little Rory's godparents Liza is never done it all in the literary world. His coalminer, or the wife or child of one, and a dash of scrabble, bingo, and S satisfied with her mediocre life and latest play, Lauchie, Liza & Rory was and most families lived in company ghosts, and you have the hilarious play houses. [The play while Anne wants to speak up and help, nominated for five Merritt Awards in Lauchie, Liza & Rory] Lauchie, Liza & Rory by Sheldon Currie. Nova Scotia and won best play her nosy mother would never let it hap- came from my fascination with com- The play contains nine very different PJEC: When did you decide you pany houses. The twin bodies (char- characters played by only two actors. pen. wanted to be an author and at what age acters), like the houses, are identical in The lovable, reserved sister Anne, This play is so-well written I could did you begin writing? structure, size and layout but different who acts as a balance to her cocky actually picture it being played out on SC: I wrote my first story in grade in appearance and personality. ladies-man brother Rory, and wishy- stage. The script is quick and witty and ten, but never dreamed of writing as PJEC: How easily is it played out on washy sister Lauchie, narrates most of many times it made me laugh aloud. a career. The university where I taught stage with only two actors playing so the play. Their deceased, yet judgmental It has just enough comedic relief to started a literary magazine, so I submit- many characters? mother, Elizabeth makes a few ghostly make it a dramatic comedy. It became ted a short story and that was my first SC: I was present for the workshops appearances to try to keep her daughter a bit confusing at times trying to imag- publication. and rehearsals and I think it is very from telling the disgraceful story of the ine only two actors with a few puppets PJEC: Did your family support your challenging for the actors to each play family. and props playing out the entire play, decisions? multiple parts and work with puppets, The play focuses on this family, but yet I was hooked when I began reading SC: In general, yes. Making a living one of which is an invisible child. zooms in on the revolving life of Liza and couldn't stop until my second time as a fiction writer is pretty well impos- PJEC: If you were not an author/ who is married to Lauchie, but longs to through. sible, so you have to have another job. playwright, what do you think you be with his twin brother Rory. Lauchie, Liza & Rory is a great read for PJEC: Did you ever doubt your ability would be doing? Lauchie leaves for bingo one evening anyone looking to relate to a family with and want to pursue a new career path? SC: Well, I'm a retired English profes- and comes back in love. With the return their own problems. The play shows us SC: I always knew I could write well, sor. If I had my druthers, I'd be a retired of li -nfori.tir Cher "f014 11 .1tie.impredietabtaxide,a,thrk 1p * d M ..40.'!" Xcill alMfI 4 4. '.i...1410W+1;*;444;4464,,,* :PutI certainly doubted I could get pub- baseball player.

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ort stories ke fun at tragedy

Humble writer marvels at newfound success BY CARA HILL with the narrator counter- a theme, Grant reveals a ing all kinds of specula- seemingly inherent kind Jessica Grant tions as to how her hus- of optimism, an ability BY CARA HILL both honoured and worried by this Making Light of Tragedy band achieved such a feat to look on the bright side new attention. I'm honoured on By Jessica Grant while trying to deal with of things, or, essentially, the days I feel worthy. I'm worried s the recipient of the and explain her newfound "make light of tragedy." on the days I don't." essica Grant's innate prestigious 2004 Canada/ belief in religion. And she does so in a way She is surprisingly modest for talent for the written McClelland & Stewart What is most obvious that side steps offense and a writer whose first published word is readily appar- Journey prize, Jessica Grant should about each of the 23 sto- allows her readers to sit story, My Husband's Jump in the Jent from the very start of have a handle on the English lan- ries in the anthology is the back and view the world University of Victoria's The Malahat Making Light of Tragedy, guage. extent to which each lives from a different perspec- Review, ended up earning her the her first collection of short However, there seem to be some up to the work's title. Take, tive. $10,000 Journey prize. stories, and becomes the words that Grant is just learning for example, Plow Man, What if an Olympic ski But Grant, who holds degrees perfect backdrop for the how to use, at least in relation to humorous and sometimes the story of a man who jumper didn't land? What from the University of Toronto herself. bizarre world of her sub- must learn to deal with the if we could make phone and Memorial University, defi- "My book, my book tour, my ject matter. loss of his wife. Although calls to the grave? In pos- nitely seems to be worthy of all the publisher, my Journey prize, I In the Journey prize an understandably ing these kinds of ques- acknowledgment she's receiving. mean, who'd have thought I'd ever winning My Husband's weighty subject, Grant is tions, Grant combines the At present, she is pursuing a PhD get to say those words?" she said. Jump, the first story in the able to infuse the story real with the surreal, the in creative writing at the University Grant is the author of the recent- collection, Grant steers with a lighthearted sense fantastic with the every- of Calgary, under the supervision of ly released Making Light of Tragedy, her readers headlong into of humour. The focus of day, the socially relevant another renowned Canadian writer, a collection of short stories that is her surreal reality, with the piece is instead on the with the inconsequential, Aritha van Herk. receiving acclaim and recognition the story of an Olympic ski man's strange promise to and wraps it all in such Grant is in the midst of working across the country. jumper that doesn't land. bury his wife with her cell intelligent, engaging and on her first novel, which she says is A Newfoundland native cur- The story's narrator, the phone, and on the conse- downright funny prose, close to being finished. rently living in Calgary, Grant was a jumper's wife, is forced to quent costly phone bills. that she grabs and holds "It's about a woman with scabies, speaker at Winnipeg International deal with the public scru- Tragedy, in many her readers' attention a diamond necklace that once Writers Festival as part of the week- tiny, as well as her own different forms, runs from the first page to the belonged to Ulysses S. Grant, a long festival to discuss her book emotions, following her throughout the book, last Religious Studies professor called and newfound success. husband's disappearance. and, in dealing with such "It feels like super-stardom. I'm Pablo Bravo, God, all of these." The result is hilarious,

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FROM THE PRESS BOX... Blue banjo bowl triumph bigger than the game

NHL dispute BY SHERI LAMB Post, who donated $10,000 to than some of the new television the United Way in the winning shows this season. truly colourful remark by city. Most fans though enjoy the Winnipeg Blue Bombers People in Saskatchewan have new aspect of the battle of the Aiu*cker Troy Westwood ruf- had some fun with the com- prairies and hope it continues black and white fled some feathers in Manitoba ment as well, with SaskTel pok- for years. CHAD SCARSBROOK and Saskatchewan last year, Columnist but has added to the rivalry ing fun at Westwood in some "I love it. It gets the fans going between the football teams and advertisements and Rider Scott and hopefully the players," said their fans this season, while giv- Schultz selling little banjos with Kathy Ryback of Winnipeg, her t seems all in the sporting world have made public ing back to the community. the profits going to charity face painted blue and gold and their thoughts about the horribly annoying and dis- Westwood stirred up contro- "I think at first some folks wearing a Milt Stegall jersey. gusting NHL lockout. Many have voiced their sup- I versy before last year's playoff took it to heart and thought it Richard Graham from Morris port for one side — the owners or the players. game between his Bombers and was a literal statement sort of admits he felt embarrassed I'm here to say they're both to blame. the Saskatchewan Roughriders thing, but after the initial shock when he first heard Westwood's Ten years ago, Major League Baseball players left when he suggested that fans of of the statement, folks came to comments, but he likes the way the field during the season. There were no playoffs. the green Riders were "banjo- the understanding that it was a the Bombers have embraced No World Series. They eventually returned 232 days pickin' inbreeds." complete joke," Westwood said. the joke to drum up more later with a new collective bargaining agreement. The In the rematch to the annual The Banjo Bowl will stay in excitement. sport has only begun to recover with attendance finally Labour Day Classic, which is Winnipeg this year with the "It's guaranteed I'll be here returning to pre-strike levels. played at Taylor Field in Regina, Bombers 27-24 win. Westwood for the Banjo Bowl (in future Here's the thing that the NHL owners and players this year the Bombers market- let his feet do the talking this years)," Graham said. don't understand: if this season is cancelled, the league ing department decided to have time when he sauntered for a Martin Wightman, 16, from may never recover. Never. a little fun with Westwood's first down on a fake field goal Dryden who was in Winnipeg It's not a secret that the popularity of NHL hockey in statement to create a 'classic' play, which led to a Bomber to cheer on the Riders doesn't the U.S. is akin to bowling. And you can bet if hockey game of their own. touchdown late in the first half. is gone for a long time, it will be forgotten. The NHL think anyone should be offend- On Sept. 12, the first annual Most Bomber and Rider fans ed by the remarks and thinks it is nowhere near the level of other sports like baseball, Banjo Bowl was played at Canad like the idea of intensifying the brings more fun to the game. football and basketball in the U.S. Attendance, TV rat- Inns Stadium. battle between the teams and Wightman doesn't have a ings, and media coverage in most markets down south "It was great and I think it making the game more fun for problem with the comments is laughable. was neat the way the fans really fans. But a few Rider fans still or the Bombers jumping on The main issue being fought in the boardrooms is embraced (the game), in both have bruised egos. the marketing opportunity, but the owners want to implement a salary cap, which the provinces, not just Manitoba. I "I think it's a joke," said Art he does have some advice for players oppose. Commissioner Gary Bettman said the think the organization just did Reimer from Winnipeg, who Westwood. league lost a staggering $224 million last year and own- a great job promoting it and along with his wife, Agatha, was ers can no longer afford lavish player contracts. Players' "Troy should concentrate on just had lots of fun with it," said decked out in Rider green for kicking field goals before open- representative Bob Goodenow said the players would Westwood. the game. ing his month." never entertain the notion of a salary cap. The Bombers created a trophy Reimer is all for the back Bettman has suggested a cap of around $31 million Westwood made 50 per cent for the winner of the game and to back games, but hopes the per team. That would only cover Peter Forsberg and of his attempts during the Banjo teamed up with the National Banjo Bowl fades away quicker Bowl. Joe Sakic for the Colorado Avalanche. Sarcasm, yes, but it's not far from the truth. Both are scheduled to make close to $22 million next season. I find it odd that these `poor" owners are the ones whining and complaining MENTMISSAGEff about the economics of the league. The Edmonton Oilers recently re-signed Jason Smith to a lucrative four- From the Student Benefits Plan year deal worth $10.4 million But wait, isn't Edmonton a poor Canadian team? How can they afford to pay a guy Health and Dental Rep who scored 19 points last year that much? The players have gone on record saying they don't believe the league has lost so much money. They simply don't believe Bettman's figures. Do you blame them? IMPORTANT INFORMATION! Has Bettman ever told the truth? Why are the owners and players so ignorant? Is there CHANGES TO YOUR PLAN not some sort of common ground? Brian Burke has suggested a payroll threshold (notice the absence of the words "salary cap") of $38 million and a minimum of $33 million. This scenario allows the rich and poor Starting September 1, 2004 your Insurer for teams to compete. What's wrong with that? Health and Dental Benefits will be Unfortunately, the bottom line is the owners and players have been at an impasse for way too long. It looks as though it's going to stay that way. Have you picked up your Manitoba Moose season tickets yet? GREAT WEST LIFE Policy # 33082

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Good times at the Attic Eat like Royalty

BY SHANNON MARTIN rooms in sage cream sauce ($5.25), served with garlic bread. Prairie Lights restaurant The bread came out burnt black Notre Dame campus on the underside this trip; how- (C building — mall level) ever, a second round toasted to perfection was brought out f you've already tired of the within minutes at request, along usual ham and cheese on with several apologies. rye, or you're sick of splurging I The chicken salad sandwich on greasy fast-food fare, make a reservation and treat yourself to with pineapple on a croissant lunch at Prairie Lights restaurant ($4.95) is another great choice for at the Notre Dame campus. a more typical lunch meal. Served Located on the mall level of with mixed greens overflowing BY ALLISON FORZLEY Although my chicken fingers all patrons, The Attic welcomes building C, Prairie Lights offers out of a baked breadbasket, you were average and a little on the student life. The Attic owner Ray staff and students the feel of almost feel bad for eating the The Attic cool side, the price was right at DeGrave estimates 60 to 70 per an upscale restaurant without artistically arranged meal. But 188 Princess Street $5.75 for three fingers and lots cent of all' customers are stu- upturned noses. Although the after a brief moment of appre- of fries. dents or instructors. servers, hospitality and tourism ciation, you chow down anyway y first experience at To save a few bucks, get your Overall, The Attic is a great students, wear white dress shirts because it's so delicious. The Attic won't be my hands on a Starving Student spot for a quick breakfast or and black bow ties, that doesn't Whatever you do, save room for last. M Card on your way out. Buy five lunch off-campus. The staff mean blue jeans and ball caps are dessert. With healthy-sized meal Need a break from long study meals over $7.00 and get the is friendly, prices are reason- out. All walks of life are welcome portions, where you eat most of days and term assignments? sixth meal for free. able, and the menu is assorted. here; there's no dress code. what's served (instead of taking Head over to The Attic just a Show up on a Friday and enjoy Students in search of a change Plus, you eat like royalty. Two home half like most chain res- block away from the Princess 25-cent wings and $2.50 drinks from ordinary cafeteria food people can fill the tank for less taurants), there's room to taste at Street campus for a much after 2 p.m. Drinks include rye, and bag lunches should make than $10 each, including drinks, least one of two dessert choices, needed lunch break and a shot rum and vodka shots, and most their way over to The Attic. entrees, and dessert. both under $3.00. or two (they're licensed if you domestic beers. Located on the second floor The lunch menu, served almost The white and chocolate feel the need). The overall restaurant atmo- of 188 Princess Street in the daily from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., mousse is a favorite. Served with The Attic offers breakfast sphere is fairly modern, but Exchange, the restaurant is open boasts impressive appetizers, strawberries and chocolate brit- 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., and cozy. Artwork from Albert Hub, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. soup, salads, sandwiches, entrees, tle, it's seems like a sin but tastes lunches that even the strapped- a gallery featuring local artists, until 8 p.m. Although they're and desserts. Although you may so good, you can't feel guilty. The for-cash student can afford. The covers the far brick wall. The closed on the weekends, The have trouble pronouncing the Saskatoon-berry pie with maple average cost of lunch with a coke restaurant features hardwood Attic is available to host and names of the dishes, which are ice cream is a close second. is about $6.00 plus tax. floors and comfy couches fac- cater private functions. prepared by second-year culinary Dessert portions are big enough The menu includes full and ing a fireplace. A big screen IV arts students, don't be turned off, to share between two partially full half salads, light sandwiches, located above the fireplace often take a risk. Try something new and friends, or can be polished off by burgers, wraps, and other finger shows prime time network hits. you'll be pleasantly surprised. someone with enough room in foods. The portions are a little Equipped with a full bar and A must-have entree is the fet- the spare tire. small for dinner, but just right two large pool tables, free to tuccini with Chanterelle mush- for lunch.

Beat the 'freshman 15' Fab Factoids Fab food and fitness misconceptions: • Exercise has to be grueling and intense to see results BY ALANA PONA food to school, says Surzyshyn. using exercise and proper eating as a • Having one to two meals a day will help you Recent studies done in the U.S. crucial counter strategy lose more than eati ng five to six meals hristopher Shane eats his found that students in their first year "Understand the basics of eating • All meat is bad fruits and vegetables. of university are more likely to gain and what is considered more ben- • All fat is bad C Every morning, the first- weight. eficial for a sedentary lifestyle," says • Mixed drinks don't have the same amount of year business administration student A study done at Cornell University Surzyshyn. calories as beer, etc. at the University of Winnipeg packs in New York found that students He suggests adopting a new diet a healthy lunch of apples, bananas, gained an average of four pounds to your ever-changing new environ- dried fruit and trail mix. Fab lunchables for students forced to eat during the first 12 weeks of their ment. cafeteria food: The 18-year-old focuses on main- freshman year — a rate gain that is 11 "Understand how your body • Avoid the typical fast food items. taining a healthy lifestyle, working times higher than the typical weight works. It's useless to prepare a lunch • A wrap is going to be a lot healthier than a out regularly at the gym, and con- gain for 17 and 18-year-olds. in advance if you don't have the basic burger, and a salad is going to be better for you sciously eating fruits and vegetables Surzyshyn contributes "the info on the proper food and diet," than a poutine. between classes, rather than snack- shift" to the sedentary, emotionally says Surzyshyn. • Fruit juice, or water would be better than ing on pizza from the cafeteria. charged new lifestyle to the gain of "Knowledge is power." drinking a pop or beer for lunch. "I don't have money for it, and the dreaded "freshman 15." Craig Bonnett, a personal trainer • Skip the lunch desert and eat it as a light snack 4 stay away from processed food The "freshman 15" usually refers to at Shapes Fitness Centre on Pembina an hour or two after lunch, this will keep your because I like to work out. It goes .the extra 15 pounds that some stu- Highway says simply to get active. metabolism trucking. Don't grab that can of hand-in-hand," says Shane. dents pack-on during their first-year He recommends making physical soda in the cupboard before jumping on the Shane admits that his diet has of university or college. activity part of your daily routine, bus, reach for the healthy snacks that will keep changed slightly since the school "We're dealing with the stress fac- specifically working out three to four your energy and metabolism at a high all day year began, but he makes a constant tor. For many, it may be their first trip times a week for 30 minutes. long. effort to pack enough healthy food to away from home. A lot of people are "Do something," says Bonnett. • Pack small snacks like veggies, fruit, and gra- last him for the day. emotional eaters and find comfort in "There are so many mediums of nola. Mark Surzyshyn, a nutritionist at food," says Surzyshyn. physical activity like running, bik- • Eating these healthy options throughout the Advantage Nutrition Counselling But he says that the over-consump- ing, resistance training, pilates, even day will stimulate the metabolism and help says Shane is not the typical univer- tion of processed foods can affect sports." eliminate the energy drop-ff many experience sity student. students' performances in class. Bonnett admits that it's difficult to in the middle of the day, says Bonnett. "When a lot of people go to uni- "When people eat poorly, or their stick to a routine on a busy schedule, • Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day. Constantly versity they see it as a time to buckle meals are too big or infrequent, it but says the results are worth it. hydrating yourself will stop the body from hold- down and study. The diet quality is bogs you down in a physiological "The hardest thing is making this ing water, says Bonnett. Simply drinking water degraded," says Surzyshyn. sense in your thought and cognitive a part of your routine. Once you do each day can eliminate facial and stomach bloat Students don't want to bring patterns," says Surzyshyn. that — you're laughing." in a lot of women. lunches, or don't make time to bring The. .nutritionist recommends

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THE PROJECTOR I SEPTEMBER 27, 2004 18 film Winnipeg as we know it

BY ALAN MACKENZIE is a Russian gambler hiding in previous film experience includes Winnipeg's North End in 1972. work as art director on Maddin's East of Euclid Despite his success as a gambler, Careful, Archangel and Tales from Cinematheque he can't afford to move to Atlantic the Gimli Hospital. Sept. 27-30 City - where all the real gamblers However, while the film is defi- ***1/2 are - so he concocts a scheme to nitely offbeat (I never realized all kidnap Winnipeg's newest hockey Winnipeggers speak with thick erogi force-feedings, psychic star, Veli-Pekka Kaurismaki (Miles Russian accents), I would say that headcheese and a kidnap- Boisselle). the straightforward storyline makes pping at a social: Welcome to The story is told film-noir style by it more accessible to the average VIOL I YVV000 Winnipeg. Natalia (Daina Leitold), a Winnipeg filmgoer than Maddin's films. The PACIDISC T ION This is not the Winnipeg we Tribune reporter, who finds herself only problem is that no one outside Et will see imitating Chicago in the caught in an intricate love triangle of Winnipeg will get the best gags. CAMERA upcoming Hollywood romance that involves Villosh, perogi factory The film makes great use of sever- RYAN HLADUN Shall We Dance? It's not Noam girl Alexandria (Maria Lamont), and al local landmarks - there is a scene Columnist Gonnick's apocalyptic version of Valeri (Brent Neale), the man she involving the Golden Boy that was our city from Hey Happy! It's not loves. unexpected and still has me laugh- even Guy Maddin's "depressionistic" The all-local cast is great, espe- ing - and much of the pivotal action Winnipeg from The Saddest Music cially O'Sullivan, who manages to takes place at the most typical of in the World. Get out of be savage and sympathetic, and Manitoban of events: the social. This is Jeff Solylo's Winnipeg... and Neale, whose character finds an East of Euclid is Solylo's love let- I like it here. interesting new way of taking pho- ter to Winnipeg, but it is also a tale the background Solylo's first feature film, East tographs after being beaten with a about the different ways people of Euclid - which was highly sausage by Villosh and his gang. gamble, which seems to be a fitting acclaimed at the NSI Film Exchange The soundtrack, an odd blend story for our city in this age of VLTs Film Festival earlier this year ou may not have noticed the tornado of polka-party and Tchaikovsky by and government-owned casinos. - makes a return engagement to the that tore through the legislative build- the Buhr Quartet, adds to the fun Cinematheque this week, and it is a ying or the hurricane that ravaged Polo as well. low budget gem. Park, but the thousands of extras performing If the film seems at all Villosh (Michael O'Sullivan) on the set of the CBS miniseries Overload felt Maddinesque, it's because Solylo's the effects firsthand. Doug Dickie, whose official title is extras wrangler, holds the glorious job of literally "wrangling" many of the nearly 2,000 extras employed by the production. Director pays tribute to Winnipeg Overload, which has been filming in Winnipeg since early August, is a big-budget TV movie starring Randy Quaid and Brian BY ALAN MACKENZIE cheese that I can tell the future with, JS: It took almost two years to Dennehy, where several massive storms hit so I don't know if this will be my only film. We had to shoot it over four a city. eff Solylo, the director of East of feature film. I hope not, but it could two-week blocks. It was largely due Dickie said that on a production like Euclid will be the first to tell you be. I thought if I'm only going to do to funding. that you can take the filmmaker Overload everything from wardrobe to one feature it has to be an out-and- PJEC:: Was it hard on the actors or Jout of Winnipeg, but you can't take makeup takes more time and leaves little out Winnipeg film. It had to be a film the crew? Winnipeg out of the filmmaker. room for error. that says something about where I JS: It was hard to keep some of PJEC: Is this film Jeff Solylo's "The most difficult thing for us and the come from. Winnipeg's North End the same crew because they became Winnipeg, the same way that The background coordinators is making sure is a place that I went to quite a lot involved in other projects. I guess Saddest Music in the World was Guy everything is exactly the same," said Dickie. as a kid. It's a place that's dear to that's why the credits are so long. Maddin's Winnipeg? "If a certain person is on camera in one shot, my heart. I thought, "If I'm going to But the actors were terrific; they JS: Yeah we were both working on they have to be in every take after that." make a gangster movie where would really stayed in character. Maybe Winnipeg stories at the same time. I The second assistant director makes the be the best place in Winnipeg to set it's not a bad thing for actors to have didn't know what Guy was working requests for how many extras are needed for it?" It had to be the North End...in a time to mull it over in their heads, on, and he didn't know what I was a particular scene and the wranglers have to perogy factory. to think about their role. You don't working on. We didn't discuss any- act instantly to get them lined up and ready PJEC:: How would you define normally have that when shooting thing, and it turns out we both had to go on. And with 40 to 5.0 extras to one Winnipeg? a feature film. Winnipeg movies. They have differ- wrangler, all the pressure is on because every JS: It's a place with a lot of differ- PJEC:: Do you have another film ent sensibilities, but they're both second costs money. ent people from different cultural planned? kind of nice tributes in a way. His "We have to know where every single backgrounds with a lot of interest- JS: I'm working on a script right film takes place in the depression person is at all times. If they are in the ing stories to tell. It's a magical place, now I hope it will be finished by era while mine takes place in 1972, washroom or on a smoke break, we have to especially the North End. I grew up the end of the year. It's still personal, the year of the great Canada/Russia be aware," said Dickie, who added even if it in East Kildonan, which was...tame. but it'll be a departure from East of hockey series. means "spying" on them. Sometimes they But the North End was different. Euclid. Hopefully, it will be bigger PJEC:: What other inspiration did even get to use bullhorns and shuttle buses PJEC:: How long did it take to and better. you have? to get everyone to the set. work on the film? JS: Well, I don't really have head- From there it's up to each individual extra to listen carefully to what he or she has to do even if it's something as simple as walking down stairs or cheering in an arena. "The most important thing is following directions," said Rick Plaseski, a two-year background veteran. "From there you just be natural within the boundaries." An extra can play five or more characters in one production. Performers are told to bring several changes of clothes. Plaseski has . already played a bank employee, a business- man and an arena attendant for Overload. "It's fun. You get to get out of regular work and go behind the scenes of how they make a movie," said Plaseski. "I get to meet people of all walks of life." It's not all wide-eyes and excitement though according to Plaseski. no experience required "There are long days with lots of sitting and waiting." An average day of background performing contact [email protected] can be up to 12 hours long. for details THE PROJECTOR I SEPTEMBER 27, 2004 film 1s Obscure film works coffee, cigs, great conversation

BY RYAN HLADUN common — the characters are either smoking cigarettes or drinking coffee Coffee and Cigarette_ s (or both). Oct. 1-7 Actors play themselves in each Cinematheque scene, and are placed in completely ***1/2 obscure and unusual situations. The stunt like Coffee and Cigarettes conversations are so visibly uncom- done by any other director fortable for the characters and so Awould be seen as tired rehash skillfully written by Jarmusch that by someone out of ideas. But with the czar of independent film, Jim the uneasy feeling is reflected on the audience. places for an appointment Wright had a strange scene with Wu-Tang Clan Jarmusch at the helm, it's simply bril- members Rza and Gza where Murray liant. The first short was filmed in 1986 to attend. finds himself as a diner waiter after a Coffee and Cigarettes and is between off-the-well Italian The best scene in the movie by far is a series of bout with delirium. 11 short films that have been written star Roberto Benigni (Life is Beautiful) features a lunch meeting between The uncomfortable conversations and directed by Jarmusch over the and actor Steven Wright. It is perhaps actor Alfred Molina (Spider-Man 2) are only lightened by the characters last 17 years. Each short is a single the strangest scene in the film, where and famed British comedian Steve looking back to or talking about their scene of a conversation between two the characters talk about coffee and Coogan. Molina surprises Coogan coffee and cigarettes. The dialogue or three people with a single image in cigarettes and end up exchanging with information he researched revealing the two were cousins, and meanders idly, touching on subjects Molina was hoping they could be best from Elvis to Paris in the 20s. The friends. Having never met before and crude habits are representative of how barely heard of Molina, Coogan was all people look to their obsessions for quick to turn his nose up and deem relief. Even if the obsessions are as him crazy. That is until a phone call common as nicotine or as bizarre as Molina received from his good friend, atomic energy. It is also interesting director Spike Jonze. The creation of how Jarmusch compares coffee and tension is purely masterful writing and cigarettes to the relationship between directing. And the understated, laid medicine and music, if there even is back acting by Molina and Coogan one. only add to the brilliance of the darkly Finally, Jim Jarmusch's career-long funny scene. project has come to fruition as a near Other terrific scenes include one masterpiece and it's a film that can where Cate Blanchett has some fun turn into an obsession itself. for a change, playing both characters in the scene — herself and her envious cousin Shelly. And then there's last year's true best actor Bill Murray in

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I guess retirement wasn't so sweet for in the song, Kick the Chair; portray his Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine. It's temporary walking away from Megadeth SHAWNA FORESTER1Columnist been only two years since Mustaine dis- on Tears in a Vial; and tell the story of a banded the group that he formed, after time when metal music was "the music" How the west was won suffering acute nerve damage in his left on Back in the Day. arm leaving him unable to play guitar. The rhythm section in Megadeth always mm PR. No, not public relations. People rubbing. But after extensive physiotherapy, mega sounds like the next world war and this No wonder the old man decided to join Dave is able to wield his six-string axe once record is no exception. Drummer Vinnie M me on my trip. I wouldn't trust me either in horn- again, unleashing twelve explosive tracks Colaiuta provides beats that sound like rimmed glasses heaven, especially since I have a that would fit right along with Megadeth's shotgun blasts like on Die Dead Enough, glasses fetish. 1990 classic Rust in Peace. or speedy machine-gun shots like at the By the time you read this I will be packing my Mustaine's lyrics have never shied away end of Something That I'm Not. bags for Western Canadian Music Week in Calgary, from politics, and with the album opener, The guitar is also great. Mustaine's Alberta. Home of moustache rock, boob jobs for Blackmail the Universe, he takes President churning rhythm guitar and punky, dirty cocktail waitress, and of course Ikea. For four nights Bush head-on, questioning how one man leads perfectly complement guitarist Chris it will also be home to Victoria (Posh Spice) Beckham can have so much power. The line "I red, Poland's clean, blistering solos. and her hubby David Beckham who are rumoured to white and blew it" is pure silly Megadeth Besides Mustaine, the players on the be handing out some awards - and hanging out with poetry, but the message is loud and clear. record are temporary session players. This the rest of us nerds and rock stars. Some people misjudge Megadeth as album should have been called Mustaine, No, I will not be returning with some double Ds, a a stupid metal band that plays to white, as this is totally his record. But why call moustache, crappy pre-fab furniture, or a Spice Girl. greasy drunks just because of their name. it just Mustaine when he is not only the I will hopefully be returning with some knowledge But this is thinking mans' metal. Besides leader of this band — he is Megadeth. and a few less brain cells. taking on politics, Mustaine's intelligent You see, music festivals, not unlike curling bon- lyrics question the American court system -JARED STORY spiels, are all about the drinking. In fact, the whole festival revolves around drinking. Meetings are scheduled around drinking. You go and see bands and end up drinking You stay in the conference hotel and end up drinking in the lobby until 5 a.m., and get up four hours later for brunch and mimosas. OK, enough about that. What are some Manitoba acts up to for Western Canadian Music Week? Paper Moon has just recently signed a publishing deal with Nettwerk Sub Publishing (home of Sarah McLachlan for starters). This will be their first big show in many months. Expect a bunch of new mate- rial and a newer sound thanks to new songwriting techniques and a new guitarist John Suggitt. Young Heats Fail Young Hearts Fail is the name of the new Projektor Projektor album due out Sept. 28. Moving away from shoe gaze into a more dynamic commercial friendly brand of So, you're a Winnipeg band whose first remains melodic. It's the guy who beats rock, expect Projektor to attract some major label album, 2001's Red Wolf Glass, was praised you up at school but then goes home and attention. This may also mean a whole new crop of by critics for its atmospheric, space-rock writes poetry. fans. sound, and you were stamped one of the Track four, Reflection, is another stand- Tin Foil Phoenix (aka Sonic Bloom) will be play- bands to watch out for by the Canadian out. The song starts with a driving bass ing Friday, Oct. 1. Their may be some Chad Kroeger music press. How do you follow that up? line which gets even the worst chair-danc- action. As you probably already know they are signed You take a different direction with your ers going. Add to that lead singer Jahmeel to his very own label. Keep your ears tuned to the band's sound and release Young Hearts Russell's powerful voice and the song radio for the re-release of the single Neopolitan. Fail. In this second album from Projektor, becomes an instant favorite. Novillero are going west again for an Endearing put out by Endearing Records, the band Projektor likes to balance things out on Records showcase after a very successful western takes on more of a straight-up, driving rock this album. From faster, danceable songs Canadian tour that saw them as a surprise last min- sound and succeeds. to ballads, there's tons of good material ute opener for Sam Roberts after the Waking Eyes' Recorded with Juno-winner and here, and the different mix of styles means van blew up. They have just released IPX 5, a split EP Grammy nominated producer, Brandon there's something there for everyone. with UK band Spearmint. This isn't the same mod- Friesen, Young Hearts Fail takes fragments Known for their powerful live shows, the outfit you may remember from such releases as The from Projektor's first album's shoe-gaz- band's sound travels nicely from the stage Brindleford Follies. ing sound, like layered guitars and catchy to the recording studio, with Jahmeel's None of these bands are up for any hardware. melodies, and adds them to louder, more voice leading the way. Who locally probably has a good shot at bringing the progressive songs. monument to plexiglass home? Probably Aboriginal The album's first track, From Steel, -DAN GERVAIS artists Eagle and Hawk or country rocker Doc Walker. introduces you to the band's new sound. Pop darlings Easily Amused are up for best pop It comes off as a very powerful opener, but recording, but are up against Sarah who-wouldn't- give-me-a-trophy McLachlan and Jann I-sing—the- songs-that-make-everyone-slit-their-wrists Arden. Anyways I must be leaving you but I will return with a whole lot of gossip, a few less brain cells, and maybe even some pictures. But nothing too incrimi- nating I promise! Well at least of me.