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3 Volume 47 Issue No. 11 November 3, 2014 theinterrobang.ca NEWS Robert Downey Jr. not just Tony Stark FRANCIS SIEBERT INTERROBANG Sweet Tweets When Fanshawe College profes- INTERACTIVE sor Erin MacDonald was looking of the Week for a book to read about actor Robert What style of Downey Jr., she couldn’t find any. moustache would you “Being a fan and an academ- ladies and gents want ic, I was looking for things to to sport during all of read about his performances, and Movember? In other I wasn’t finding any,” the profes- words, what kind of mo sor at Fanshawe’s School of Lan- are you bros going to guage and Liberal Studies said. “I grow? thought, ‘There should really be a book about this man’s performanc- LIFESTYLES es. He’s such a great actor, and he’s Dylan Findlay [got] such unique stories. He’s got @D_Findlay13 @fanshawesu the monkey such a great survival story.’” tail for sure! Last month, MacDonald did just that: She published Robert Downey 12:39 PM - 29 Oct 2014 Jr. from Brat to Icon: Essays on the Film Career, a collection of essays Rachel Moffat covering the actor’s performance in @rachmoffat3 more than 25 of his films. @fanshawesu a creepy porno MacDonald grew up in Manitoba, stache will forever be a where she liked writing short stories classic :) #FSUInterrobang and poems as kid. She later moved 12:14 PM - 29 Oct 2014 to Thunder Bay and pursued a bach- elor’s degree in English literature B at Lakehead University and then @baileylowry moved to southwestern Ontario for @fanshawesu handlebar her master’s and doctorate’s at the #fsuinterrobang University of Waterloo. She’s been 12:13 PM - 29 Oct 2014 teaching at Fanshawe since 2005. MacDonald first became inter- Alyssa McNicol ested in Downey when he played CREDIT: ROBERT MUHLBOCK @AlyssaMcNicol77 a drug addict in the 1987 film Less Fanshawe professor Erin MacDonald published her new book last month on the performances of actor Robert @fanshawesu I’ll be sporting Than Zero. Downey Jr. the fake moustache out “His performance in that was of the vending machines just incredibly moving,” she said. all of his performances, but that characters – including his portrayal academic work that’s heavy in style at oasis #girlproblems “The film itself, overall, wasn’t there was just something unique of Sherlock Holmes. While Sher- and created a work that is appealing #FSUInterrobang a great-quality film, but he really about his performances. lock Holmes is not an openly ho- to a much broader audience and yet 11:36 AM - 29 Oct 2014 stood out for his performance.” “He likes to use an improvisa- mosexual character, she says there is still very well documented.” It was Downey’s raw emotions tional style, and he likes to com- were references in the two films MacDonald says her goal was to and his ability to connect with au- bine roles with his own personali- that might suggest some sort of love make a book about Downey’s per- Facebook: diences in a down-to-earth way that ty,” she says. affair between Holmes and his side- formances that was informative and caught her attention. She says he For Robert Downey Jr. from Brat kick, John Watson. entertaining. Sofia ‘G’ Eidsath still does that in his performances. to Icon, MacDonald wrote the intro- “I think she’s done a brilliant “And also to contribute to the Twirly evil villain style “I’ve always followed his films,” duction, a biography, a chronology job with this book,” said Stefanie idea that he’s not just Tony Stark,” she said. “Any time a film came out and a filmography. Ketley, a professor at Fanshawe’s she said. “He’s got a fantastic career Katherine Fischer and he was in, I would see it just She’s also edited all of the essays School of Language and Liberal of really good films behind him and Hulk hogan because he was in it.” and wrote three: one on his perfor- Studies who helped edit MacDon- some amazing performances that mance in Chaplin and a two-part ald’s essays. “She has bridged ever young people today don’t even She says not all of Downey’s Join the FSU essay on his performances of LGBT so well the traditional gap between know about.” films were great and neither were Movember team – Not only can you help change the face of men’s health, but you could win an iPad Mini Municipal election: in the process. Visit FSU.ca/movember for details.
The results are in #Movember: FRANCIS SIEBERT INTERROBANG WARD 1 Jason Bateman Former Ward 7 councillor Matt Michael van Holst (50.7 per cent) @batemanjason Brown was elected mayor on Octo- Get those mustaches growing WARD 2 guys! Support #Movember ber 27 along with 11 new council Bill Armstrong (39 per cent) members and three re-elected coun- and men’s health awareness! cillors. WARD 3 Sign up & learn more at Brown was elected with over 57 Mo Mohamed Salih (52.5 per cent) http://Movember.com ! per cent of the vote, beating oppo- WARD 4 12:25 PM - 28 Oct 2014 nent Paul Cheng by nearly 26,000 Jesse Helmer (59.2 per cent) votes. Former councillor Joe Swan WARD 5 Next week’s question: came in third with over four per Maureen Cassidy (57.4 per cent) Spice Girls tribute act cent of the vote. WANNABE comes Brown campaigned on simpli- WARD 6 to Fanshawe on Phil Squire (28.3 per cent) fying the process of starting and November 11 (get your expanding businesses in London, WARD 7 tickets at the Biz Booth keeping taxes low, improving the Josh Morgan (56.6 per cent) or at FSU.ca/tickets) bus transit system, government If you were made an transparency and improving the WARD 8 Paul Hubert (83.1 per cent) honourary Spice Girl, downtown core, among other things. let us know what you’d As for the election of ward coun- WARD 9 want (what you really, cillors, Londoners elected mostly Anna Hopkins (46.2 per cent) really want) your spice newcomers, voting out of office WARD 10 name to be. Tell us those associated with former mayor Virginia Ridley (51.2 per cent) using #FSUInterrobang Joe Fontana: Bud Polhill, Stephen by 2 p.m. on Wenesday, Orser, Paul Van Meerbergen, De- WARD 11 Stephen Turner (54.1 per cent) November 3 and you’ll nise Brown and Sandy White. enter a draw for a $10 Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert and WARD 12 Oasis/Out Back Shack Harold Usher were the only three Harold Usher (48.4 per cent) gift certificate. members who were re-elected. WARD 13 The total vote turnout was 43.2 Tanya Park (39.8 per cent) per cent, up from 39.9 per cent in CREDIT: JUSTYN SMITH 2010 and the highest since 1994, WARD 14 Students came out to Rock The Shack on October 23 and saw bands according to the London Free Press. Jarad Zaifman (39 per cent) like the black frame spectacle. #FSUInterrobang SPORTS&LEISURE
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Nearly half of Ontario colleges have a fall reading week, so why doesn’t Fanshawe? FRANCISINTE SIEBERT RAbreakCTIV from three weeksE to two, tion between the school’s registrar INTERROBANG which students – especially those office and other student services, While Fanshawe College stu- who have to travel to go home for including the FSU. This means dents were busy attending classes the holidays – may not agree with. students have a say on the academ- and doing assignments on the week Most programs in the 10 colleges ic calendar and whether students of October 19, thousands of stu- that have a fall reading week op- should get a fall reading week or dents from 10 of Ontario’s 24 pub- erate on 14-week terms. That way, break. lic colleges had the week off. the schools can have both a “clean” “We listen to students,” FSU According to Gary Lima, Fan- academic calendar and a break. The president Matt Stewart said. “But shawe’s vice-president of academ- majority of Fanshawe programs op- we also have to do what’s right for ic, the school has looked into imple- erate on 15-week terms, making it [them].” menting a fallLI readingFEST week in the harderYL for theES college to implement Stewart says that if asked, stu- past, but the main issue was keep- a reading week in the fall. dents will of course say they want ing a “clean” academic calendar. Some Ontario post-secondary a fall reading week – but is it real- “For now, we’re sticking with schools, such as Western Universi- ly in their interest? Do they really that, because it just seems to work ty, have a fall study break consist- need it? with the way the calendar falls and ing of a few days instead of a week. Fanshawe student Nick Lord allows for students to move in at a Fanshawe has also looked into giv- thinks so. start of a month and end at the start ing students a short fall break in the “I think a fall reading week of a month,” Lima said. “It just sort past, but that idea didn’t go any- would be really helpful,” he said. of works cleaner with the academic where, either. “I feel like the workload in college CREDIT: CHRISTOPH STRUBE cycle that we have.” At the time, students said they is a lot more than the workload Motivational speaker &and personal coach Nova Browning Rutherford will SPORbe hostingTS Fanshawe’s firstLEISURE Ladies Night where she hopes to “start a With the current academic cal- didn’t want to shorten the Christ- in university, especially based on endar, students start the fall term mas break and that the Thanksgiv- hours in class. So, a fall reading dialogue.” in early September and end in ing break was enough, said Carol week would really give students in mid-December. Balzer, the FSU’s administrative the stress a break in staying busy A fall reading week would have services manager. She points out through the week to sit back, relax, Start the conversation at students start the fall semester in that the academic calendar was dif- take it all in and catch up on school late August, possibly causing hous- ferent at the time and that mental if they need to.” ing issues, said Paul Massé, the health awareness wasn’t as big as it Students interested in voicing Ladies Night November 4 Fanshawe Student Union’s busi- is today. their opinion about the lack of a fall ness manager. The other possibili- The academic calendar is created break can do so through the FSU. STEPHANIE LAI LETTERSly TOperson THE and ED I’veITOR gone through a ty would be cutting the Christmas three years in advance in collabora- OPINIONINTERROBANG fsulettersmyriad@fansh of lifeawe experiencesc.ca … I’ve Personal development coach and been there.” motivational speaker Nova Brown- “This is someone who’s gone ing Rutherford is making at stop at through it and not only does she Fanshawe College to talk to the la- have the balls to tell me about it, I dies on campus November 4 at The feel like I can trust her.” Out Back Shack. The goal she wants to accomplish Sorry fellas, you’re not invited. at Ladies Night is simple. Browning Rutherford worked in “To create an opportunity for dia- the music business where she was logue that continues long after I’ve exposed to a “groupie lifestyle.” left,” she said. “To remind [the la- It was during that time that she NEdies] that WSlife is very long and that realized her growing concern for it’s up to you to hang on and keep groupies. going … the qualities they gain in “I’d be at the same parties as this these kinds of challenges – they’re young woman but we were there for not for nothing.” very different reasons,” she said. “I She encourages all women to was always concerned for her and come. what happened to her next and how “They’ll get an honest dialogue she got there.” about real life things that women Browning Rutherford says she’s are dealing with now … from a big always been an approachable per- sister,” she said. “They’re not going son andINTE found that artistsRA and CTIVto get it anywhereE else.” management would go to her with Being a third party is helpful personal challenges outside of the when talking to strangers. professional capacity. “You’re neutral and you’re ob- “I just started seeing affirmation jective and my own interests ar- that this was a line of work for me en’t at play,” she said. “For me it and I gained a lot of experience of doesn’t matter – I just want you to CREDIT: JOHN SING what to do and what not to do,” she be happy.” From left to right: John Doersken, Bruce Elijah and college President Peter Devlin sign an agreement, which allows said. “When my core values didn’t “When you win, I win. That’s all Fanshawe students in the First Nations Studies program to transfer five credits towards a degree at Western. align with the music industry … I that’s in it for me.” had to step away and this became a Join in on the conversation on natural fit forLI me.” FESTNovemberYL 4ES at 8 p.m. at The Out In group settings like the No- Back Shack. Tickets can be pur- Agreement signed for First Nations vember 4 event, Browning Ruth- chased at the Biz Booth and are $2 erford says she talks mainly about for students and $5 for guests. relationships, coping with transition Learn more about Browning Studies to continue at Western and self esteem. Rutherford at novabrowningruther- “When I say relationships I do ford.com. FRANCIS SIEBERT does is it creates opportunities for Settlement and Chippewa of the mean romantic and toxic relation- INTERROBANG students if they wish to continue Thames. They represent Lenape, ships, family, platonic relation- SOME OF HER Fanshawe College’s First Na- on to pursue their university degree Haudensone and Anishinabe na- ships, office/co-workers – any hu- LIFE EXPERIENCE tions Studies and Western Universi- if they have the intent of going on tions, respectively. man relationship that can get a little TOPICS INCLUDE: ty’s First Nations Studies programs to graduate studies or other careers Students learn about the cultures’ hairy,” she said. “They really inter- have signed an articulation agree- that a degree in First Nations Stud- traditional practices, history and sect at all points of our lives.” - Survivor of sexual assault, ment on October 23, allowing Fan- ies can help facilitate,” said Rick contemporary issues concerning In- Browning Rutherford says while domestic violence and shawe students to transfer credits Fehr, who is the acting director of digenous communities. more males are approaching her depression towards the degree at Western. the First Nations Studies program “I was really excited to see the about coaching, this event is dedi- - Mixed race Students in Fanshawe’s program at Western. vice-provost, Dr. Doerksen, and our cated to women. who continue their studies at West- “I think it’s a great idea to have president, Peter Devlin, there on “When women get together - Teen mentor ern can now transfer the credits of more options for students in the hand with our elder, who represents talking about our issues that affect - Activist two core classes and three elective First Nations Studies program at are local Indigenous people, Bruce us, it’s a completely different con- classes toward the First Nations Fanshawe, and it goes a long way Elijah, [Wolf Clan from the Oneida versation than if men were in the - Mother of Twins Studies degree. One of those class- to fostering a sense of community Nation],” said Jessica Ford, an in- room,” she said. “It will be very, - Marathoner es that is being taught at the college and relationship between Western structor in the First Nations Studies very open … Just girlfriends talking is Western’s Introduction to First and Fanshawe.” program. – but there’s a lot of girlfriends.” - Natural hair champion Nations Studies, in which students Fanshawe’s First Nations Stud- “I’m excited to see all three of She’s never met the attendees - Former Hollywood insider examine key issues concerning In- ies program is offered through the them sit down and work on a con- but she’s a way of becoming “the digenous people from an academic School of Language and Liberal temporary treaty acknowledging friend.” - Professional background in and community perspective. Studies and is based on the local the relationship between post-sec- “This is a gift I have,” she said. entertainment marketing, “What the articulation agreement three Indigenous communities: ondary education and First Nations “I’m very forthright, I’m genuine, social media and communica- between Western and Fanshawe Muncey Deleware Nation, Oneida people.” I’m approachable, I’m a very friend- tions and promotions SPORTS&LEISURE
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CREDIT: DARBY MOUSSEAU If you’re interested in participating in Movember, go to fsu.ca/movember to join the FSU team. LIFESTYLES Movember: Month of mighty Mos STEPHANIE LAI mie Sweetman says the reason it’s INTERROBANG different is because participants are MO’ IMPORTANT Like years past, the Fanshawe out in the community every year. FSU DATES AND DEETS Student Union will be forming a “It’s on everyone’s face,” he $1 PAPER MOUSTACHES team with Fanshawe students for said. “It’s a fun thing for everyone. Available to purchase at CREDIT: JOHN SING this year’s Movember fundraising Growing a moustache, normally we The Out Back Shack and Oasis in the Fanshawe will be hosting its first Rock your Mocs event between noon campaign. wouldn’t be doing it because our month of November. and 2 p.m. November 10 at Forwell Hall. Frazer Philips, a student in Because registration for 2013 wives would yell at us.” MOVEMBER SWAG SALE Fanshawe’s First Nations Studies program, will be explaining different was poor, the FSU decided to focus “It garners a lot of attention. You F Hallway styles of powwow and Haudenosaunee dances. on approaching students differently can have those awkward conversa- November 6 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this year. tions.” MOVEMBER POUTINE “We’re going to have tables in Awkward conversations like en- Every Thursday in November, a donation will be made to Movember Rock your Mocs coming Forwell Hall the first week of No- couraging men to get checked. for every Build Your Own Poutine that is vember to sign up,” said adminis- “We are more about the aware- purchased at the Oasis. trative assistant Emma Zekveld. ness,” Sweetman said. “It’s more MOUSTACHES & DAISY DUKES to Fanshawe next week “I think we didn’t engage students about getting people out – people COUNTRY PUB personally enough last year and seeing the doctor, checking them- Out Back Shack FRANCIS SIEBERT Aboriginal Student Success Advi- INTERROBANG that’s why [we have the tables] … selves.” November 20 – 9:30 p.m. sor, says the goal of the event is to Hopefully our student engagement Movember isn’t just for men, $5 tickets at the Biz Booth Fanshawe College’s First Na- show people some of the positive 19+ event, limited all ages with will increase the numbers.” however. proper Fanshawe ID tions Centre will be hosting its first aspects of the Indigenous culture. “I’m super excited about this year “Mo Sistas can always register $250 prize for best country outfits Rock your Mocs event between “Hopefully, they’ll feel more – I hope lots of people sign up.” at movember.com,” he said. “Some noon and 2 p.m. on November 10 comfortable if they ever go a gath- It costs $10 to register under the great ways to get a Mo Sista in- SHARE YOUR PROGRESS at Forwell Hall. ering and see those,” she said. FSU, but it comes with goodies: volved is to have those difficult Use #FStacheU to show your progress First Nations Studies student She says the First Nations Centre conversations with the men in their as you go from clean shaven baby face hopes that the event will bring more A Movember T-shirt specially de- to mountain man Frazer Philips will be explaining signed by the FSU; a “really good lives … The general role of a Mo different styles of powwow and students and staff to the year-end razor”; Movember bracelets and Sista is to support the Mo Bros.” WIN PRIZES Haudenosaunee dances, such as social gathering. two tickets to Moustaches & Daisy “In a lot of ways, Mo Sistas are Prizes will be given out for best Porn the men’s and women’s traditional, “We find that a lot of people are Star ‘Stache, Trucker ‘Stache and Dukes pub night. more vital than Mo Bros. They get Connoisseur ‘Stache. men’s and women’s fancy, men’s intimidated to go in, because they This is a different fundraising op- us up and out to the doctors, espe- grass and women’s jingle. don’t know what it’s all about,” she portunity. cially when we’re being stubborn.” MO’ IMPORTANT LONDON “What this does it gives people said. Second-year Police Foundations This year, the FSU will be award- DATES AND DEETS a better understanding of why the Every year the First Nations Cen- student has donated to in the past ing the participant who raises the MUSIC AND dances are being danced the way tre invites the community and holds and thinks it’s a fun opportunity. most money – a minimum of $200 MOUSTACHE NIGHT they’re being danced and a little a social gathering to celebrate the “Everybody knows what Mo- – with an iPad Mini. Norma Jean’s – November 8 bit of the identity behind them,” success of First Nations students on vember is,” he said. “That’s what At the time the paper went to Philips said. “We thought it’d be campus. CAPTURE THE FLAG its job was, to raise awareness and print, there were 37 participants, Gibbons Park good to share that knowledge a lit- Rock your Mocs started in the then get funds for it. It’s an inter- which surpassed last year’s number. November 15 – 12 p.m. tle bit more in depth with people United States as a day for Indige- esting and different way for people Sign up details can be found at For more information on Movember here at Fanshawe.” nous people to display their pride to participate in something and also fsu.ca/movember. So go on, show London, visit its Facebook page at Indigenous people will also be during Native American Heritage raise money for a good cause.” us what you can grow and help kick facebook.com/MovemberLondon or encouraged to wear moccasins on month. The movement has since Movember London’s co-chair Ja- prostate cancer in the mo. follow its Twitter handle @MoLdnOnt. Monday to show their pride. spread via social media. Bev Antone-Collar, Fanshawe’s Rec and Leisure students put the words ‘blue’ and ‘bald’ together STEPHANIE LAI ing away] kits, which are blue dye she said. “It’s just something where INTERROBANG hair kits and it’s permanent,” Ley- you know where your money’s go- An event being put on by Rec- den said. ing – to help kids. You can really reation and Leisure students will “The kits are free,” Anderson see it helping kids and I think it put the words “blue” and “bald” said. “They don’t have to go out and touches home with everyone seeing together. buy hair dye. We give them that as kids happy.” It’s the Go Blue! Go Bald! head long as they sign up online and set a Leyden and Anderson will be set shaving event, which raises funds goal to raise money.” up in front of the bookstore and by and awareness for the Make A Wish “This a world-wide event. We’re the Oasis respectively to encourage Foundation southwestern Ontario just a little part of it – there’s lots fellow students to sign up. chapter. of Go Blue Go Bald events. [The] “It’s going to be fun to see people Sarah Leyden and Samantha An- Make A Wish [colour] is blue.” getting their heads shaved,” Leyden derson explained it in greater detail. The girls and their group mem- said. “The overall feeling of helping “We’re having a [fundraising] bers put on this event as part of their kids is a really satisfying feeling. event in Forwell Hall [on Novem- program. Collectively, the team felt And helping people – anyone that’s ber 13] … raising awareness for Make A Wish was a good organiza- been through something like this or children with terminally illnesses,” tion to work with. is seeing it happen … it can really Leyden said. “We’re partnered with “A few members in our group – touch home to them.” Help donate a Perfect Christmas! Make A Wish … We’re talking with their siblings have had a wish done “It supports a really good cause. The FSU is adopting a family this Christmas. a survivor who’s going to Fanshawe so we figured it would be cool to I think it will attract students’ atten- and they’re going to be doing a raise money to see a wish happen,” tions.” Cash donation boxes can be found at the following: guest speaker thing at the end of Anderson said. “We get to set up Tables will be set up in F Hall- our event.” with a Make A Wish child and we way November 12 from 10 a.m. to Going bald isn’t the only way to get to see at the end what their wish 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and participate – participants can dye was.” in front of Oasis on November 10 their hair blue and/or do the shave. Leyden says the cause is an im- from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Local hairdressers will be doing the portant one. Visit the group’s Facebook event Contact: Darby Mousseau cuts. “I think everyone’s been affected page at tinyurl.com/bluebaldfan- [email protected] – 519.453.3720 ext. 229 “Prior to [the event] we’re [giv- by terminal illness [in some way],” shawe.com. SPORTS&LEISURE
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CREDIT: WALMART.COM A sizeable mistake? Walmart’s labelling of “fat girl costumes” sparked a Twitter storm and a slew of angry comments rained on the retail giant. Walmart selling ‘fat girl costumes’ LISA KELLY – like ignorant and mean. And until we stop LIFESTYLES INTERROBANG using fat as an insult, women will continue to Why is “fat” still a derogatory label? distance themselves from the term, no matter CREDIT: MIKEINLONDON/ISTOCK EDITORIAL/THINKSTOCK If you were to search the term “plus size how many efforts we make to ‘reclaim’ it as a The National War Memorial of Canada being guarded on October 12, 2014. costume” on Walmart’s website last week, simple definition of size.” you would have been met with the category Gracie Ionarose, a blogger, has experi- “fat girl costumes” rather than “plus size.” enced firsthand the stigma of the word “fat.” Many women were outraged and took their After an incident in which a club owner The real threat of opinions to Twitter. went to great links to make amends with her Walmart’s mistake caused such uproar that because the club bouncer had called her “fat,” #fatgirlcostumes became a trending topic on she was left with confusion. She hadn’t been the socialSPOR media site. TS&LEISUREinsulted by the word. international terrorism Although “fat girl costumes” seems like “I blame the media,” she said. “And the PRESTON LOBZUN society and continued dominance of the third a shocking name choice for the category, people who allow it to shape their attitudes. INTERROBANG world via capitalism. Walmart’s blunder raises an issue that needs For as long as this intense sphere of influ- On October 22, Canadian news was cy- These networks of individuals who com- to be addressed. Why is “fat” still a derogato- ence has existed, we have been contained to cling word of what we thought would never prise of extremists are merely a consequence ry term? a certain image. Too fat, too skinny, hair’s not happen. Two days after a soldier was killed of our own government foreign policy that is “Fat” is just a three letter word, used to de- blonde, straight or shiny. Must be X, Y, and in Quebec, another one was killed by a lone upheld with vigour to this day. Truly, we need scribe a type of body. Those three letters seem Z, and if you’re not we will draw a circle of individual possessing a rifle while on cere- to be asking different questions if our great- to be supercharged, and they have the power shame around your cellulite, love handles, or monial guard duty at the National War Me- est fear is from a group that received funding/ to incite a stream of negative responses. LEspots.”TTERS TO THE EDITOR morial. The shooter was quickly taken down support from some of our biggest allies. “Fat” is still an insult, because we as a so- Despite Walmart’s blunder and despite the by security personnel in the Centre Block We must not forget that “terrorism” as a ciety are perpetuatingOPINION the idea that fat is a bad fsulmanyet womenters@f whoansh refuseawe toc. shopca at Walmart building, ending the ordeal. word is emotionally charged to generate fear. word. ever again, Walmart hasn’t lost my business. In the age of global terrorist networks, the This fear is not limited to individual organi- People often use the words “you’re fat” as To say that Walmart has insulted their cus- word has constantly been on our tongues, zations – it is completely limitless in appli- a means of insult, with the intent to hurt and tomers with the term “fat girl costumes” is only appearing in a political context and be- cation and that is what makes it an effective degrade. Tyler McCall from fashionista.com to perpetuate that idea that “fat” is an insult. ing used as a pretext for the invasion of coun- tactic of both governments and those who says, “It’s not okay, regardless of the source, “Fat” is not an insult, and Walmart has not tries and war efforts overseas. But what de- oppose them. because there are worse things to be than fat insulted me. fines terrorism, and how can we be careful to I believe it is important to see terrorism as not use it to justify infringing upon the rights a tactic rather than a material enemy and thus, on others, be it from individuals to individu- we cannot forget that these methods can and als or governments to its people? are used by the people who have been desig- First I think our usage of the word has be- nated to “protect” us. NEWS come somewhat of a farce, turning something As a news junkie, I am extremely active on that could merely be the actions of a mentally the Internet whenever a major event breaks ill person to something much larger and more out. Thanks to sites like Twitter, reddit, and sinister, like a global organization hell bent Facebook, catching wind of a big event in on sending the world into eternal darkness. process is astounding easy. I like to believe that this stems from our These sites update themselves up to the perception of “terrorists” and “bad guys” from second via posters who are either working movies and other forms of media. We tend to at digging up whatever information they can see our apparent enemies as a large network from the Internet or from the ground them- consisting of emotionally void and reasonless selves. members. They’re the “enemy at the gates” or I followed the Chris Dorner manhunt when INTERACTIVE the closest thing to organized sociopathy we it was underway in February 2013, the Monc- can think of and that is terrifying to us. ton shootings earlier this year and the Otta- However, what we perceive as terrifying wa shootings at Parliament Hill. As a writer from the sensational and explosive head- and as a news junkie, I follow these things lines on our news feeds could very well be not because of some desire to cloud my life explained and analyzed using a little bit of with negativity but as a way to understand the history and some elements of sociology. world that we often forget about when thrust- For more reasons that I could begin to ing ahead with our tedious daily tasks. describe right now, there’s many paths that We choose often to forget the grim reali- can lead the individual to terrorism. Many of ties of war and conflict, because it is seen as these paths stem from the fallout of neo-liber- a threat to our personal safety whether that LIFESTYLES al economics, decolonization, alienation from threat attacks us physically or mentally.
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CREDIT: GARETH CATTERMOLE/GETTY IMAGES ENTERTAINMENT/THINKSTOCK There’s no question that WoodyINTE Allen is talented,RA but shouldCTIV we support him?E
CREDIT: DEREK AUDETTE/HEMERA/THINKSTOCK In the wake of the Ottawa shooting, support for Bill C-44 will undoubtedly come around. Does character affect artwork? When Magic in the Moonlight came out, I really wanted to see it but wasn’t sure I should. ARTiculation I’m not here to bring down the gavel be- How far is far enough? AMY VAN ES cause really, none of us know what happened in many of these situations. But I do think it’s VICTOR DE JONG two incidents. necessary to address our nation’s latest scan- INTERROBANG There’s a real danger that the climate of LIFESTdal, Jian Ghomeshi.YL ES In the wake of the horrific attacks on a fear generated by these attacks could be used We’ve been seeing it a lot lately – stories Just like anytime something like this sur- Canadian military personnel on October 22, to pass legislation that gives Canadian securi- emerging about individuals in the entertain- faces, prominent figures in the same indus- the Canadian government is attempting to ty forces undue power. Metaphorically speak- ment industry and their personal lives. We try release statements about what they think reassure people that steps are being taken to ing, people are a lot more likely to purchase saw it when NFL player Ray Rice was caught happened, and Ghomeshi’s sexual abuse case prevent acts of terrorism. The unfortunate re- new locks when their home was just broken being the aggressor in a domestic abuse case is no exception as Canadians clamoured over ality is that there is little that can be done to into. Our neighbours south of the border deal and when Michael Jackson left the country to their keyboards to get their opinion out. prevent a disenfranchised individual from de- with substantially greater international and escape the media in the height of the child Canadian musician Lights credited ciding to target a member of the armed forces home grown terrorist threats, yet the myriad molestation accusations. Ghomeshi as a major role in her rise to suc- or the broader public. of precautions they’ve taken have had little It was only in February that Dylan Farrow, cess. “He is passionate, as bright as they Last week’s events will likely generate sup- effect. Woody Allen’s daughter, wrote an open let- come, has incredible drive and vision, and is port for the Conservative’s Bill C-44 dubbed The Canadian Security and Intelligence ter claiming sexual misconduct. An admirer the hardest working man I know. A complete Protection of Canada from Terrorists despite Service has been less than co-operative with of Allen’s work, and the story having hit my gentleman,” she wrote on Facebook. issues that are cause for genuine concern. an investigative review conducted by the area of interest so tenderly, for the first time Q is a really, really good show, and The bill was introduced before the attacks, national intelligence watchdog. The review I began to consider whether or not the seedy Ghomeshi played a large role in making it however, Public Safety Minister Steven found that CSIS representatives were slow personal life of some of my favourite artists what it is. Just like Allen, he did his job well. Blaney has announced that a second bill will to release pertinent documents and failed to mattered to their body of work. In the end, although I really wanted to go be forthcoming with additional measures. volunteer details of an operation that could Should artwork be denounced because of watch Allen’s new movie, I didn’t. For me, The widely held belief is that the new bill be considered controversial. In light of the the character behind it? Does it make the art it boiled down to this: Although we have no would allow for pre-emptive arrests in the Edward Snowden scandal with the National any less beautiful? idea if he actually did anything wrong, the case of terror suspects while outlawing on- Security Agency there is an argument to be Farrow opened her letter with “What’s thought of supporting an attacker outweighed line dialogue that sympathizes with terrorists made for a body that would have oversight your favorite Woody Allen movie? Before my need to watch a film. or terrorist organizations. of Canadian security agencies to prevent the you answer…” and then detailed her story of I never thought there’d come a day when Although Ottawa shooter Michael Ze- abuse of power. Allen’s sexual abuse. anything trumped my vehement consumption haf-Bibeau was known to police for drug-re- The topic of national security is one of the “Imagine she spends a lifetime stricken of art, but that’s my line. lated charges, none of the proposed measures most controversial. Experts and politician all with nausea at the mention of his name,” When we hear that Nike produces shoes in in Bill C-44 would have prevented the inci- have their own take on how grave the risk is she wrote. “Imagine a world that celebrates sweatshops, it’s easy to boycott them because dent from occurring. The idea that anyone and our level of preparedness for dealing with her tormentor… Now, what’s your favorite they’re tucked away in a store. other than the perpetrators was aware of their those risks. The CSIS website calls Canada Woody Allen movie?” The arts and entertainment industries are respective plans has yet to be proven which “a highly attractive target for hostile intelli- After the letter was published, I remember much more difficult to ignore in our society, casts the involvement of terrorist organiza- gence agencies,” which is likely an overstate- being torn. It’s never okay to take advantage so they are cause for a little more reflection. tions into doubt. The timing may have been ment of the danger those agencies pose to us of a person, and if someone does, he/she Having a questionable personal life doesn’t entirely coincidental, The RCMP has yet to Above all else we must remember the Ca- should absolutely face consequences. But make their creativity and ingenuity less im- release the entirety of a tape made by Ze- nadian mantra of innocent until proven guilty it doesn’t change the fact that the movie he pressive. But it does make me re-evaluate haf-Bibeau, so it’s hard to draw substantial and never let the fear of the unknown over- made a year ago was shot brilliantly, that the how much value I put in watching, listening conclusions on any connection between the power rational thought. man has talent. to their work. Fork in the Road: Collage catastrophe told to adhere the photos to a piece of bristol By the end of this experience, it was hard ect was compromised. board and I’d be good to go. to feel good about doing something special To prevent further “mussying up,” instead FORK IN THE ROAD I was gonna make my dad the best damn for my father when I was made to feel horri- of attempting to make the amendments my- ROSE CORA PERRY collage I possibly could. Four hours later, it ble by not one but two business owners. self (acknowledging that this was not my field was complete and I couldn’t be prouder. The icing on the cake? I received a bitchy of speciality and fearing I could unwittingly I took my piece to the framer the next day, phone call from the first framer after posting do something wrong again due to improper excited to have the finishing touches applied a less than satisfactory review on Google. instruction), I had to outsource the labour a Following our wedding, my husband and only to be told in a bitchy tone that I had Did he expect me to be singing his praises second time to obtain the finished piece. As I did the customary thing of getting photos adhered the photos incorrectly and failed to when I stormed out of his shop without a rea- much as this was my project, it was also the printed up for our parents. Though my dad is leave enough border space for the piece to be sonable resolution from him? project of those I hired and therefore should not typically the sentimental type, he wanted properly mounted. At least he provided me with good source have been treated as such. me to make him a collage. I was given one choice: to redo the entire material on how not to behave if you wish The hassle ended up being worthwhile be- When my brother and I were still “ankle project I had worked so lovingly on. to run a successful business and maintain cause my father loved the piece, but there are biters,” my dad had several collages created When I attempted to explain to the man- healthy mature relationships with others. three important lessons to take away from this of family vacations and funny moments that ager my distress because I went out of my It comes down to this: we all make mis- experience: he still hangs on the walls of his office. Un- way to phone his business in advance in or- takes. 1) Never become so proud as to be unable to derstanding the importance of his request, I der to prepare the piece properly, I was told Those who are mature are able to admit admit your faults and mistakes. Doing so after wanted to ensure the collage I was going to outright that as it was my project, it was my fault, accept personal responsibility for their all provides opportunities for self-growth. give him was created in the same pre-digital responsibility and that he frankly did not feel actions and express empathy toward those 2) When dealing with individuals who you age fashion. his associate was negligent in her failure to who were affected by their lapses in judge- feel are being difficult, try and understand I had each photo printed up individually communicate specifics. ment. My framer “friend” failed in all three why they might be feeling that way. You and fastened to a piece of matboard that was It didn’t take long for me to lose interest regards. don’t know when the shoe might be on the to be laminated and mounted to create the in giving my business to this framer given The story also illustrates two important fea- other foot. finished product. the manager’s disregard for the time I had tures of modern Western society: a) job spe- 3) If you only take one point away from Given that I’m most certainly no expert wasted… so much for “the customer is al- cialization and b) co-dependence on others. this experience, let it be this: clear and precise in the field of collage-making nor do I know ways right.” Whether I wanted to or not, in order to communication is essential for success in all anything about the lamination/mounting After much explanation, I was finally able complete this project, I had to outsource a domains. Don’t ever assume someone has or process, to ensure I completed the labour in- to convince another framer to take on the portion of the labour process and in order to knows the whole story. Don’t take knowledge tensive part correctly I phoned up the fram- project but the whole ordeal set everything do so, was reliant on other people for suc- you have for granted when interacting with er whom I intended to give the business to back several weeks, and it resulted in a higher cess. Because one of the links in the chain of laypeople unfamiliar with your field. obtain specific instructions. I was merely cost and unnecessary stress. communication broke down the entire proj- SPORTS&LEISURE
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After his parents’ death at a young age his grandmother takes IN THE HANDS OF HEROES over his care. Because of his situ- CANDIS BROSS ation, he spends much of his time @candisbross alone, keeping himself occupied in his many hobbies. Kevin’s a puz- zle-solver at heart, but his passion This week’s comic book, Wizzy- takes a criminal turn rather quickly wig: Portrait of a Serial Hacker once he realizes how easy it is to get by Ed Piskor, was recommended by away with things. Brahm Wiseman at Heroes Comics. The first glimpse of Kevin’s ge- Wizzywig is a play on the acro- nius comes from a simple question nym, “What You See Is What You he asks the bus driver about where Get”, but Wizzywig is anything but to find the “special hole puncher” that. to make the star shapes on the bus Although Wizzywig is Ed Piskor’s transfers, telling the bus driver he first real solo release, he proves that wants it for an astronomy project at he’s a gifted writer as well as a gift- school. The reader quickly learns af- ed artist. If you are a comic book ter a dumpster diving session for un- regular, you may have encountered used bus transfers that Kevin wasn’t Piskor’s art style in Harvey Pekar’s asking for a school project. Kevin American Splendor, an autobi- uses his hack the rest of the day to ographical comic book series that bypass the punch card system used helped pave the wave for main- by the buses to get free rides. stream comics. He’s able to quickly find the If you haven’t run into Piskor yet, most genius, albeit illegal, solutions then you are in for a treat with his to everyone’s problems, including gritty black and white style. He uses his own. From using fake quarters deep contrast and stylized back- at the arcade, getting free pizza by grounds to capture the characters conning an unsuspecting business on the rollercoaster ride of emo- owner, and making long distance tions found in Wizzywig. The epi- calls by using his perfect pitch to sodic way in which Wizzywig is told mimic the necessary 2600 Hz tone gives you glimpses of the past and into the receiver, Kevin starts rel- present, telling the tale of a man’s atively small. It’s obvious that his rise – or fall, depending on how you talent makes him feel special in a CREDIT: ED PISKOR see it – to criminal fame. world where he feels otherwise un- Piskor’s art style is one to be admired, easily depicting the emotion of the characters through his illustration, Wizzywig centres on Kevin “Bo- accepted or unappreciated. making the storytelling both immersive and believable. ingthump” Phenicle, a comput- Winston is his only friend, who er hacker. The book starts with a shares in many of his early passions, of the story of Kevin’s present life his grandmother. From there, it’s all gal and penal system in America young Kevin in the 1970’s, where it even pushing him to do more at comes from Winston’s radio show downhill. and the media’s role in keeping becomes obvious that he’s not well- times. Their first close call with the that he uses to help bring Kevin jus- After graduating college, Kev- these injustices quiet. liked by the other kids. The second authorities plants a deep fear into tice. in takes his skills to a new level, While the novel can be incredi- panel the reader even meets Kevin Winston that stops him from pursu- Kevin’s crimes get more seri- breaking more and more laws in the bly serious, sometimes even dark he’s being asked, “Why you at our ing the same path as Kevin, but it ous when he receives his first new name of “doing what’s right” until and raunchy, there are many side bus stop, Kevin Cuntface?” doesn’t ruin their friendship. Most computer as a birthday gift from it’s no longer about what’s right, but stories that help balance the over- self-preservation. In a time when all tone of the book. Some panels technology was terrifying to peo- even feature a young Steve Jobs ple, Kevin became the most hated and Steve Wozniak. man in America, fast. The public, This book is a good read. It takes as well as many top government of- you on a journey that is unique in ficials, cannot begin to understand both its artistic style, and subject www.fsu.ca what “Boingthump” the hacker is matter. You’re left with a deeper really capable of. understanding of the hacking world Therein lies the real story behind and the people who exist inside it. this novel. Not everyone is a criminal, and Wizzywig touches on the sensa- not every criminal is a bad person. tionalism and fear mongering that Desperate times in a social peri- news outlets use to scare the gen- od where technology was evil can eral public into believing anything. make anyone go a little crazy. JUMP IN THE SAC Kevin eventually goes to prison For this novel, or others like it, and his time there takes a hard look check out Heroes Comics down- Weʼre still looking for Student Council Reps! at the corruption present in the le- town at 186 Dundas St.
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Android 5.0 Lollipop: A brief look at Android’s new OS SPORTSCODY HOWE&LEISURE INTERROBANG Android has just recently an- nounced their new operating sys- tem with a few new concepts up its sleeve to rival Apple’s iOS 8. Let’s take a quick look at what is new. Design The best way to describe the design of past Android operatingLETTERS TO THE EDITOR systems would be neon clutterfsul andette rs@fanshaweCREDIT:c.ca COURTESY OF GOOGLE CREDIT: THE WEINSTEIN COMPANYOPINIONhoarder’s worst nightmare. Lollipop Google continues to release newer Bill Murray stars as Vincent, a crotchety old man and neighbour to Oliver, whom he eventually befriends. is going to change that, utilizing a and better things. How does its new flat, more organized look with vi- Lollipop OS fare? brant colours and subtle 3D shadow boosting its speed and reliability effects that give it a nice urban style. while taking advantage of the sen- How do you define ‘saint’ You can still get your fix of crazy sors on your device to track your layout customization, third-par- health and fitness progress. Un- PAM-MARIE GUZZO issues, they are approached as being Brother Geraghty (played by Chris ty themes and multiple screens to like with Apple’s HealthKit, which INTERROBANG just the way things are, fixtures of O’Dowd), who somehow ended up wreak havoc on, but Android seems stores all data in one place, Goo- At its core, St. Vincent is a sto- life that are rarely acknowledged as the comedic relief in a movie to be shifting its focus to a more gle fit will require a bit of running ry about humanity. The grimy parts even as they destroy lives. This full of actors known for their com- business-friendly experience, simi- NEaround to WSdo in order to access all of that we turn our eyes from in sor- paints the movie in a rather dark edy. While child actors can rarely lar to Apple or Blackberry. your information. row and helplessness. The ugly light, but sprinkled throughout are be placed on the same scale as the Features Improved Security parts we grudgingly acknowledge moments of hope and beauty that, adults, both Jaeden Lieberher (who Android has spent a lot of time Another great new feature is the as problems before forgetting, if we although brief, show the audience played Oliver) and the enterprising prettying up their notification “Factory Reset Protection,” which allow ourselves to see them at all. the ray of light we all crave. bully Dario Barosso (as Ocinski) menu. Lollipop’s new Priority when activated via your password The beautiful parts that inspire us to The titular Vincent is the cul- manage to hold their own. Mode gives you complete control protected Google account will com- be better, to love more and to see mination of all of these ideas, and There are times when one walks of what pops up onto your screen. pletely wipe your phones data. This the goodness in others. Bill Murray brings all of his con- into a movie with certain expecta- You can manipulate when notifica- goes a step beyond locking your This is a movie about life at its siderable acting skills to the table, tions. Looking at the list of actors or tions can appear based on the time phone and should only be done as best and worst, with all the com- switching from crotchety old man the synopsis creates a bias, shaping of day, priorities notifications based a last resort. plexities that comes with. to sweet, concerned caregiver seam- our mood and our perceptions from on importance,INTE block notificationsRA CTIVAvailability E To understand how insightful St. lessly. It’s easy to forget that Mur- the moment we sit down in the the- from people and apps and hide no- Availability and Android have Vincent is, it’s important to begin ray is more than just a comedic actor atre or on a couch. St. Vincent, with tifications with sensitive informa- never really gone well together, and with the cultural context. and seeing him in a serious role is its list of comedic actors and a syn- tion. You can also respond to any unfortunately, Lollipop continues Set in the United States, the mov- refreshing and engaging. opsis that sounds almost identical notification via your lock screen this trend. Unless you have a brand ie manages to examine the failure Melissa McCarthy was rather to Bad Grandpa, uses this tendency and reply or delete any notification new flagship phone or affiliated of the American mental health sys- average by comparison, playing against the audience, creating an without having to leave the applica- with the Nexus series, the update tem, the burden on the families of the broken-hearted single mom, emotional whiplash that touches the tion you are in. may take you quite a long time. those in need of care, the lack of but that comparison is far from soul for hours after the credits roll. Lollipop will also be incorporat- Apple has taken on the opposite ap- assistance for single parents and the being fair. Naomi Watts becomes Mixing the most heart-wrenching ing a choice to have multiple ac- proach, releasing iOS 8 to all apple complete failure on the part of the lost in the role of Daka, the preg- scenes of Up and The Notebook, St. counts into your device. This will devices dating back to 2011, which American government to take care nant Russian prostitute with a heart Vincent manages to pack an emo- allow a guestLI mode FESTor another user is YLdeemed ancientES in the tech world. of its veterans – especially those of… well, not gold, but something tional punch only rivalled by The to appear password-protected on Of course there is a cost to that, who fought in Korea and Vietnam. shiny. A personal favourite was Fault in Our Stars. your lock screen, if you are sharing which bares the question, would Despite the complexity of these the teacher at the Catholic school, a tablet with someone else. You will you pay for an immediate update or also be able to access and sync all wait in line? of your data through any other de- Android 5.0 Lollipop is only cur- vice by simply logging in. rently available for Nexus 5 and 7 Google Fit for Android is still the and will be available for selected same and reliable fitness platform, devices in the future.
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tion, The Naked Gun, the Zuckers really were on a roll. REEL LIFE But something happened. ESHAAN GUPTA The ZAZ team split up after the release of Naked Gun 33 1/3, while concurrently, Mel Brooks threw in the towel after the failure of Drac- CREDIT: STEPHEN BISSETTE As long as something exists, ula, Dead and Loving It! in 1995. It Like many classic movie monsters, the Swamp Thing has been someone will disapprovingly or seemed like the public was starting reincarnated several times. How does Swamp Thing Vol. 1: Saga of the lovingly mock it for what it is. to tire of this style of rapid-delivery Swamp Thing fare? Parody by definition doesn’t have comedy layered thick with sight to be funny, but when paired with gags and double entendres or may- movie, it immediately invokes a be the filmmakers were just starting Swamp Thing Vol. 1: Saga dozen Airplane! and “Don’t call to slip. me Shirley!” quips from the crowd. Regardless, the Zuckers sans Jim Movie parodies of course exist- Abrahams desperately tried to con- of the Swamp Thing review ed since a man sequentially pho- tinue their legacy of comedy with BRITTNEY MACDONALE Swamp Thing is not the beginning tographed a horse running around BASEketball (starring the then-al- THE OTHER PRESS of this particular series, it is only a track to settle a bet and Mel most-famous Trey Parker and Matt It would be hard to approach Hal- after this that the series becomes Brooks’ take on the Frankenstein Stone of South Park), Jane Austen’s loween and not think about some of worth reading. By defying the com- mythos, but it was this ZAZ (Da- Mafia!, before finally taking on the CREDIT: PARAMOUNT PICTURES the classic movie monsters – crea- ic norm and writing the Swamp vid Zucker, Jim Abrahams, Jerry Scary Movie franchise from the In their prime, ZAZ films were tures like Dracula, Frankenstein’s Thing as a creature embracing his Zucker) comedy that re-introduced Wayans brothers. But it seems no chock full of jokes and outrageous Monster, and of course the Swamp monstrosity rather than mourning movie audiences to a leaner, mean- matter where they go, the Zuckers sight gags. Thing. The Swamp Thing has had his lost humanity, Moore begins to er, more rapid-fire farce, jumpstart- just seem passé now, the quality of promising Airplane!-style come- several incarnations since his 1971 examine human nature and the ef- ing the comedic career of now-leg- their films now a mere shadow of dic hijinks but only delivering dis- comic debut in House of Secrets. In fect on power dynamics – a theme end Leslie Nielsen. They really had their past works. appointment with their incredibly Saga of the Swamp Thing, Watch- he continues in Watchmen. come a long way from Kentucky The Movie-movie broad and shallow parodies of any- men creator Alan Moore fully suc- The art by Stephen Bissette is a Fried Movie. When talking about the unde- thing that’s had a minimum 15 min- ceeds in his desire to recreate the little outdated stylistically, given Following the immediate success niable influence the Zuckers have utes of fame. The Seltzerberg team monster’s initially clunky origin that this series was first published of Airplane! and distancing them- had in comedy, it’s also important seems to do better at destroying the narrative as something profound. as single issues in the 1980’s, but selves from the sequel, the Zuckers to mention how that influence has reputation of the Zuckers than the This collection examines the or- it still holds up fairly well. It is continued to produce parody hits driven people to do wrong. Case in Zuckers themselves. igin of the Swamp Thing, from his detailed yet not overly graphic in one after the other. Top Secret! was a point: The Seltzer-Friedberg team. Will the Zuckers ever return to humble beginnings as botanist Dr. terms of content, which emphasizes parody of overblown political action Responsible for cinematic atroci- their former glory? Will an inspired Alec Holland to his rise as the bog- Moore’s inner character monologue thrillers where a young, all-Ameri- ties such as Date Movie, Meet the young comedy writer bring back gy, plant creature that made us all rather than the blood and gore. can Val Kilmer faced down the East Spartans, and Vampires Suck, and the Zucker style, while breathing scared of the wetlands as children. All in all, I enjoyed this read. It German communist menace. Shift- The Starving Games, these former fresh new air into it? To end on a Moore takes up the series mid-run, may not be the classic tale of horror ing away from parody with Ruthless Scary Movie writers are almost cliché, only time can tell. For now, but brings it to a whole new level that the title suggests, but I’d cer- People, and returning back to it with solely why parody and rapid-fire all we can do is marathon the Naked with his character-driven story- tainly recommend it to anyone. their next Leslie Nielsen collabora- farces are in a terrible place today, Gun! trilogy for the nth time. telling. Even though Saga of the SPORTS&LEISURE
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CREDIT: LISA KELLY From left to right: Three looks on how to style an LBD range from professional, to casual, to dressed up. NEWS CREDIT: PRIMUS Primus’ take on the classic film’s soundtrack is dark and profound, but lacks replay value. Wardrobe essentials: The little black dress A very dark chocolate factory LISA KELLY black booties for a look that will a leather jacket and a pair of heels INTERROBANG rock the boardroom. The color pos- for a look that’s ready for a night on NICK REYNO that causes the listener to feel the Having variety in your wardrobe sibilities are endless for the LBD, the town. If heels are not your style, INTERROBANG same tension as the children in the can often be difficult on a student but keep in mind that you should try subbing them out for a pair of boat. In other songs the ensemble budget. The key to optimizing your try to avoid going overboard on funky moto boots. The same outfit helps to convey the sense of won- wardrobe without breaking the statement pieces when dressing for becomes a totally different look INTERACTIVder that resides inE the factory, even bank is to focus on essentials that professional events. with a footwear change up. Primus has been around for 30 if it’s steeped in cynical overtones you can mix and match with other Look 2: Casual Need more ideas? Try experi- years now, and in that time the band as it is in “Pure Imagination.” pieces to create new looks. Pair your LBD with some funky menting in your closet to see what has been called everything from As a whole, most of our memo- A serious staple in any fashion- leggings, a comfy sweater, a state- items you can pair with your LBD. funk-rock to psychedelic polka. ries from the original Willy Wonka ista’s wardrobe is the little black ment necklace and a pair of black Some great pairings for a casual These dark-humoured rockers and The Chocolate Factory consist dress, otherwise known as the LBD. booties or tall boots for a look that look include: have been so difficult to classify of the ill-fated demise of several You can create endless possibilities is comfy yet fashion-forward. Just - Denim shirt over top over the decades that a new genre children, circumvented by cheery with the LBD. Here are three ex- keep in mind that the funkier your - Flannel shirt over top or around was created in their honour and musical arrangements. amples that show you how to dress leggings are, the more understated the waist simply named Primus. What Primus has done with this your LBD up or down. your other pieces should be. - Cardigan with a scarf After listening to a couple of the album is extend our dark recollec- Look 1: Professional Look 3: Dressed Up - Wearing a button down under- band’s albums,LI I fullyFEST agree that it tionYL of a classicES film into the musical Pair your LBD with a blazer, a Pair your LBD with a bright state- neath can only be summed up as brilliant component in hopes of superseding statement necklace and a pair of ment necklace, a contrasting clutch, - A colourful coat one-of-a-kind madness. the fantastical and lively melodies Its latest album, Primus & The of the original. In this respect the al- Chocolate Factory with the Fungi bum has been an incredible success. Ensemble was released on October Burton should ask Primus for ad- 21, just in time to satisfy the sweet vice the next time he tries to give tooth of those indulging in some of a classic film a dark reconstruction. the more sugary festivities this year. Unfortunately this record falls As the title suggests, this lat- short in its replay value. est production is a cover album of Primus is so dedicated to paint- the original Willy Wonka and The ing this dark carnival image that the Chocolate Factory soundtrack, but songs end up lacking the diversity with a distinctly darker twist that needed to put an album on repeat all conjures up hazy images of blun- day. Even though some of the tracks dering through sinister Halloween have more of an orchestral or psy- carnivals. chedelic influence, they all embody Primus’ rendition of the classic the same morbid cynicism preva- film makes even Tim Burton’s 2005 lent throughout the piece. The four remake seem like nothing more Oompa Loompa songs, although than a Saturday morning cartoon. highly enjoyable, are nearly carbon The addition of mallet, string and copies of each other, which rein- percussive instruments to this re- force the lack of versatility needed cord gives Primus a much broader for an album to really thrive. and eccentric sound that allows the If you don’t mind the original band to capture the same essence of songs and the cover songs being big-budget Hollywood orchestral different lengths, substituting this arrangements. album for the original soundtrack The marimba and cello in while watching this classic film “Semi-Wondrous Boat Ride” take will create a wonderful Halloween the darkest scene of this movie and mood for anyone who isn’t quite add an astonishing amount of chaos ready to get into the winter spirit.
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13 Volume 47 Issue No. 11 November 3, 2014 theinterrobang.ca LIFESTYLES Five fun and frugal date ideas JESSICA KLAVER INTERROBANG Now that we are more than half- way through our first term of the year, most of you have formed new friendships, cliques or relation- ships. Dating on a student budget can be challenging and hold some people back due to lack of finances. Here is a list of five fun and fru- gal date ideas to keep the spark alive even when money is tight. 1. Get fresh air Fall is a beautiful season to be out walking around with your sweetie. One of my favourite activities is visiting a pumpkin patch and carv- ing pumpkins and then chasing each other through a corn maze. Soon it will be cold enough to vis- CREDIT: GEOFF STAIRS Toronto’s HIGHS will be stopping by London on November 8 at Call The it the city’s skating rink at Victoria Office. See you there? Park and a walk among the lit-up trees. Talk about romantic. 2. Stay in For those cold nights when you don’t want to leave the house, you HIGHS on the ball can stay in and cook a nice meal to- time to develop the kind of comfort gether. Once you’re done cleaning and trust he shares with the band, up the kitchen, you can challenge BOBBYISMS he feels feedback and acumen make each other to a video game compe- BOBBY FOLEY the music incomparably better. tition or choose a movie and cuddle “I would say it’s a huge plus up under a blanket with some hot – they say that two heads are bet- cocoa. ter than one, but we’ve got five,” 3. Get cultured Haynes said. “When you’re writing Check out local museums or live I write about random things a lot. CREDIT: ANTONIO_DIAZ/THINKSTOCK I write a lot about random things. a song, you can get in the zone and music nights. Attend a community Staying home and making a meal together is a fun and inexpensive way to Now that the Foo Fighters’ docu- have a one-sided perspective on it, play or festival. Experiencing new spend time with your significant other. mentary Sonic Highways has made but when you open that up to oth- things together will make you feel its debut on television, we’re finally er people, you can reach the full closer. You can find lots of events Doing it together will strengthen and impress your date with the time getting a glimpse into the new re- potential of what it could be. It’s a on eventbrite.ca. your relationship. and effort you spent planning the cord of the same name, due for re- cool experience to have your friends 4. Volunteer 5. Deal hunting special night … all while getting it lease next week on November 11. and fellow musicians help to mold a When you give back to the com- Group buying sites such as Grou- at 50 per cent off. In recent weeks, the band has song and get it to a point you didn’t munity you are acting in a selfless pon, Dealfind and Teambuy always There’s no reason to let a light released songs from the album for know it could get to.” way. Helping other people creates have great deals on restaurants, ac- wallet hold you back from having sale and stream in concurrence “I would much rather have peo- happiness and self-confidence. If tivities, getaways, and more. Take fun while dating. Use one of these with episodes exploring the land- ple working on it with me than to you are dating someone with the your date out for a fancy dinner and ideas (or your own) and have a ro- scape of Chicago, Washington and just be doing it myself, I think it’s same values as you, have them then go to the movies or mini-golf- mantic date with your special some- Nashville. While perhaps not the important. Especially in a band set- come out and volunteer with you. ing. Buy your deal ahead of time one without breaking the bank. best strategy for an album release, ting – if you have people that you’re the singles provide an interesting working with, you want them to form of closure, audio epilogues to have artistic say in it as well. I think the story that underline the impor- that’s for the best.” tance of substance and storytelling To say that HIGHS is keeping in popular music. busy would be an understatement. Meanwhile in Toronto, five– Although the band invests consid- piece indie-rock act HIGHS are erable time and energy in songwrit- also considering the craft of song- ing, the quintet is touring more and writing of late, workshopping new more into the fall. In fact, this cur- music and planning for an eventual rent tour comes right on the heels full-length release. The band – gui- of a mini-marathon of performanc- tarists Doug Haynes and Joel Har- es at CMJ 2014 in New York City rower, keyboardist Karrie Douglas, – the group performed seven gigs bassist Paul Vroom and drummer in as many places over five nights Melvin Murray – has just re-re- from October 21 to 25. leased its self-titled debut EP with The inclusion of “Mango” on a new bonus track called “Mango” the band’s re-released EP suggests in time to join tour heavyweights that its summery flavour may not Northcote and Twin Forks on a trip necessarily reflect the future direc- westward across Canada. tion of the band – though the single HIGHS’ tour kicks off this week “Summer Dress” or the infectious in Guelph and will visit Ottawa, sing-along harmonies of “Harvest” Montreal and Toronto before rolling are top-rate earworms – but Haynes into London this weekend – HIGHS is confident that the music is an ex- and co. will perform a licensed/ citing step forward for the group, all-ages show at Call The Office on embracing news aspects of song- November 8. writing together. “With regard to our live set and “The most fun we have is when the music that we’ll hopefully be we’re playing new songs, because putting out over the next sever- it’s fresh,” he said. “It’s exciting to al months, [the new song] aligns re-release the EP but we’re also re- more with the EP,” Haynes said, ally excited about the next chapter.” remaining vague when describing For more on HIGHS and their the sound of new material in prog- self-titled EP, visit highsmusic. ress. “There are some similarities com or follow along on Twitter @ between the EP and the full-length highsmusic. Their gig with North- we’re working on, but ‘Mango’ is cote and Twin Forks at Call The more on the pop end of the spec- Office this Saturday, November 8 trum, heavy on the melody … we promises to be a night to remember felt that it would make the most – show starts at 9 p.m., tickets are sense artistically to re-release the $20 in advance from ticketfly.com. EP with that sixth song.” And for more of the latest in mu- The band has grown in front of sic news, album streams and con- its audience, evolving from hum- cert previews, follow this column ble beginnings as a bedroom demo on Twitter @fsu_bobbyisms. Sup- project for Haynes into a proper port your local music scene. I’m five-piece that he holds in high re- out of words. gard. While he admits that it took SPORTS&LEISURE
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CREDIT: MAJESTIC STUDIOS It takes a special kind of idiocy to steal the graphics of a game that sold 3.5 million copies, but then again, Limbo’s developers were truly something else… LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Ripped of: When games plagiarize (part one)OPINION [email protected] ing that Pong creator Allan Alcorn do pushing in some legal muscle had plagiarized the concept of an against the tiny German developer, GAMING THE SYSTEM electronic ping-pong ball game. Time Warp Productions, the game ESHAAN GUPTA However, this suit would prove won broad acclaim as being one of quite the blessing to Atari, when the best games of its platform. Magnavox settled by paying the Limbo of the Lost fledgling company a licensed Pong Good games borrow, great games Inspiration is a concept that hu- creator. With this newfound cash steal… and then there’s Limbo of CREDIT: HUNTER GATHERER manity has practically built itself on flow, Atari trooped on ahead with the Lost, which was neither good or Hunter Gatherer’s self-titled cassette isNE arguably WSone of the best entirely. It’s just how close to the the Atari 2600, leaving Magnavox great but stole with true conviction. underground releases this city’s ever heard. original as something can get be- in the dust, mostly forgotten. An adventure game based on the fore people are willing to call it out The Great Giana Sisters mysterious real-life disappearance for blatant theft. (1987, C64) of the crew of a ship called Mary And of course, in a medium Relatively unknown aside from Celeste in 1872. It was soon picked From under the counter: that rewards its creator’s creativi- those who played the new Giana up by various gaming sites as being ty – at least it used to once, hyuk Sisters: Twisted Dreams indie title, structured almost entirely out of hyuk – you’ll have your inevitable the Giana Sisters game has quite plagiarized material. The game uti- The duo, Hunter Gatherer uncreative near-do-wells wanting a history behind what’s ultimately lized pre-rendered backgrounds in PRESTON LOBZUN suade you if you’re not into that sort that slice of the pie by any means a simple but very well made and the vein of older titles like Resident INTERROBANG of thing. necessary. entertaining Super Mario clone. Evil, however, in Limbo’s case, in- No oneINTE in the LondonRA music CTIV Hunter GathererE does a fantas- Plagiarism in video games has Europe’s gaming scene during the stead of creating new environments scene blends so many sounds into tic job at keeping the flow of each existed for as long as the medium 1980’s was dominated by home in whatever mapmaking tool, the one cohesive release as Hunter song. There are repetitive sections has been open to a public with cash- computers, with the Commodore developers opted to use screenshots Gatherer does in its raw and low-fi yes, but they are only there to hold filled pockets. 64 sitting on some of the largest from various well-loved titles like self-titled cassette tape. It’s a fan- you until the next portion that could Pong market share. Naturally, the popu- Oblivion, Wolfenstein and Pain- tastic release and it’s no surprise be anything from a heavier varia- (1970s) larity of Mario in Japan and across killer as backgrounds, like no one that it’s been getting them praise on tion on a previous riff to a wave of Ralph Baer, inventor of the the pond, combined with the Big would notice. The hilarious fallout various music blogs. synth melodies as heard on the song world’s first home game console, N’s refusal to release games on that ensued resulted in the game be- Hunter Gatherer is a two-piece “Subtle Bodies.” the Magnavox Odyssey, probably hardware not made by the com- ing pulled from shelves, destroying project, utilizing a horde of effects, While Hunter Gatherer is instru- wouldn’t appreciate you calling pany, got many asking, “Where’s the reputation of the developers, loops and weird synth program- mental, each song is representative one the seminal arcade game At- ours?” Thus, the Giana Sisters were and forever serving as fodder for ming with aLI well-definedFEST sound. ofYL the naturalES energy from Earth it- ari’s Pong. In what has to be the born to quench the thirst many C64 YouTube gamers due to its abso- As a genre, I’m unsure of how to self. Everything from the cover art very first video-game-related law- owners had for a smooth-scrolling lutely bonkers storyline. categorize it. The down tuned and to the song names to even the band suit, Magnavox sued Atari, alleg- platform game. Despite Ninten- fuzzed out guitar is drowning in name itself has some sort of allusion mud and grooves extremely well to a primitive co-existence with the with the free jazz drum lines. environment outside of our con- Stylistically there are lots of crete jungles. We often forget the influences that pop in here. The power that the earth has and how its heavy, slow sections are derivative power has guided us throughout our of what is known as stoner metal, a evolutionary history. genre that was pioneered by bands This album certainly pays hom- like Sleep, Electric Wizard, and age to that, and it does it effectively Kyuss who took the heavy elements without making direct lyrical refer- of doom metal – a slow, Black Sab- ences. bath-inspired sub-genre of metal The band plays live every so of- – and mixed it with 1960’s psyche- ten and that in itself is a whole oth- delic rock. er beast. The rawness of the cassette These doomy sections are also quality doesn’t quite match the low influenced by other genres, such end that is put out from the duo as shoegaze, which can be briefly when they perform. Occasionally, described as a spacey and melodic front man Kameron performs solo derivative of alternative rock, black on his guitar, and it’s just as effec- metal and some brief elements of tive in that context. progressive rock. This is definitely one of the best Each song is long to reflect these releases in the London underground influences, which typically have and you should check it out at hunt- song lengths that range from six to er-gatherer519.bandcamp.com im- 12 minutes but don’t let that dis- mediately.
CREDIT: JUSTYN SMITH World famous mentalist and illusionist Wayne Hoffman wowed Fanshawe students with his unusual talent at The Out Back Shack on October 29.
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Across 1. Amassed, as a debt 6. Book part 10. “Q ___ queen” 14. In ___ (not yet born) 15. “I’m ___ you!” Aries (March 21 - April 19) Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) 16. Headline from recent Interrobang Release some of that pent-up en- There’s only so much you can do. issue: “If you ___ it, put a lock on it” ergy before you hurt yourself. The The law seems to favour less-de- 17. Dental school teacher? heat of your anger can also work as serving people these days. Take 20. The “S” in R.S.V.P. the warmth of compassion. Bring accurate measurements, collect rel- 21. Pakistani river positive change to the powerless or evant data and patiently await your 22. Like a ring less fortunate. turn to use it all. 23. The whole of his work is a part Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) 24. Dictionary abbr. It’s time for a midweek holiday. You have a talent for inviting the 25. Disregard You’re secure and happy in a group right people at just the right mo- 32. Headline from recent Interrobang of people who are guided by the ment. Explore an environment that issue: “If you like it, put a ___ on it” same muse. Reestablish a treasured you thought you already knew. As- 33. Precursor to a game of chicken connection, or create a new one that suming that only the best will hap- 34. Came in first will last for years. pen is a self-fulfilling prophecy. 35. Hospital area (abbr.) Gemini (May 21 - June 20) Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) 36. Headline from recent Interrobang Sometimes you have to lose con- You know when you’ve met your issue: “If you like it, ___ a lock on it” match. Gemini finds a subversive trol to appreciate what it is. Those 39. Atlantic catch honour in remaining a member of who know you already understand 40. Blood-pressure booster, possibly the loyal opposition. Your stature your process. Strangers may be a ensures that your voice will be little afraid of your naked honesty. 41. “Pen” partner heard, even if no one agrees with it. Like it or not, this is the real you. 42. Rat tail? Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) 44. Architectural pier Yes, you’re right. And no, you Those who are far from home 45. Hard to grasp issue: “Increased ___ patrol on Hal- 30. Bakery offering don’t have to apologize for it. The miss their routine. Those who are 50. Egypt and Syria, once (abbr.) loween” 31. 1993 N.B.A. Rookie of the Year Moon is creating fun for your sign doing the same old thing wish they 51. Sun block? 6. Headline from recent Interrobang 36. Yellow fruit and is just getting started. Now that were somewhere else. The grass is 52. Very cautious issue: “___ celebrates literature with 37. Variant of 14 Across the drawbridge is down, anyone is always greener on the other side, 55. Agronomists’ study a festival” 38. Toni Morrison’s “___ Baby” welcome to come across the moat. and Capricorn takes it personally. 56. Corporation bigwig (abbr.) 7. Guaranteed 43. Moguls Leo (July 23 - August 22) Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) 59. Let go 8. Trying people (abbr.) 44. Headline from recent Interrobang Although vulnerable, Leo is For the next few days, it’s all 62. ___-Altaic languages 9. Headline from recent Interrobang issue: “Break ___ enters targeting stu- compelled to take risks. Be a hero if about fear and security for Aquari- 63. Coastal raptor issue: “Cops shave heads ___ Cancer” dent residences” you must, but stop short of being a us. Whether dealing with your own 64. L’Enfant Plaza designer 10. Quiet spot to sit 46. “It was ___ coincidental” martyr. People are definitely worth worries or chasing off someone 65. Headline from recent Interrobang 11. Google find 47. Dress styles helping, although you can’t save else’s ghosts, your hands are full. issue: “Voting made ___ on campus” 12. Religious image (var.) 48. Exclusive someone who has other ideas. Normal business is suspended for 66. Legislative meeting (abbr.) 13. Doofus 49. Down Under resident, informally Virgo (August 23 - Sept. 22) a while. 67. City served by Dusseldorf Airport 18. Headline from recent Interrobang 52. Rock’s Motley ___ Draw connecting lines between Pisces (Feb. 18 - March 20) Down issue: “’I was forced ___ saying yes’” 53. Zeus’s mate Your sweet tooth is activated and people with similar interests and 1. Engine parts 19. Natural 54. “Ah, me!” talents. You offer support, wisdom ready for a treat. Potential lovers 2. Longfellow’s “The Bell of __” 23. “Don’t ___!” 55. Arid and direction. The bargain is ex- move into position. Pisces con- 3. Pooch in TV’s “Topper” 24. Flight-related prefix 56. Headline from recent Interrobang tended to all comers, even those nects with whatever he or she really 25. Excerpts issue: “___ shave heads for Cancer” who are traditionally excluded. wants. For now, at least, there’s no 4. Modern address, briefly 26. Nearby 57. Beat it reason to let go. 5. Headline from recent Interrobang 27. People see right through them 58. Thor’s father, in Norse mythology ropeans were lactose intolerant. his programming job to China. He 28. Headline from recent Interrobang 60. French possessive 3. Dogs can detect sadness filled his work day watching cat vid- issue: “___ election results” 61. Initials at sea in humans and often attempt eos, surfing Reddit and Facebook. 29. Mud wallowers Solution on page 22 to make their owners happy Before being caught and fired, he by initiating cuddling. made hundreds of thousands. 4. In 1965, a grossly obese 7. In response to China’s air pol- Word Search Scotsman survived without eating lution, a Chinese millionaire started for 1 year and 17 days. He lived en- selling cans of fresh air for $0.80 A C S A N F I R E F L Y V H T tirely off his copious body fat and and made over $6 million dollars in S F I S L U G A I T O G G A M 1. Playing video games like Call lost 125kg with no adverse effects. 10 months. of Duty or Assassin’s Creed can 5. 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The Chinese government R E P B O S A O M E F O T E N “encouraged” the country’s tallest female basketball player to mar- B I K C G N W H U R S R A D U ry the country’s tallest man. Their M N U H S C A R A B E M E C J child was Yao Ming. 11. In Iceland, more books are F S G E P E K S E M A T L R H published and sold per person ev- ery year than anywhere else in the T J A Y L F R E T T U B E S A world. Ten per cent of Icelanders Insects and Bugs become a published author in their (Words in parentheses not in puzzle) lifetime. Armyworm Earwig Mealworm 12. A raw oyster is likely still Bedbug Firefly Roach alive when you eat it. Beetle Junebug Scarab 13. One of the largest man- Butterfly Locust Silkworm ta rays ever caught was by Capt. Cricket Maggot Termite A.L. Kahn. in 1933 off Brielle. It weighed over 5,000 pounds and was over 20 feet wide. 14. The National Church of Bey formed a religion called Beyism. 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OCAA honours Fanshawe MELANIE RINTJEMA team. She had a .442 batting aver- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR INTERROBANG age for the season, which was right [email protected] The Ontario Colleges Athletic behind Fanshawe’s Kady Hawkins OPINION Association (OCAA) honoured two who had a .500. of Fanshawe’s men’s baseball play- Dotzert drove in eight runs, scor- ers and two women’s softball play- ing points for the Fanshawe team ers with a League All Star Award. and helping them in their eight Two of those students are Rachel overall season wins. She scored two Dotzert, an all-around female ath- doubles and two triples during the lete, and Sean Reffinghaus, an expe- season. Her hitting wasn’t her only rienced baseball batter and catcher. skill that helped the team out. She Dotzert, a player on the Fan- also stole six bases over the course shawe women’s softball team, of the season, which is only two be- has always been athletic. She has hind the leader in the OCAA league. NEWS played almost every sport official- Her performance this year was ly and even more just for fun with impressive. One can hope she will her friends and neighbours. She display her other athletic abilities does well in every sport and stays by playing for Fanshawe on other fit all year round because she’s al- varsity teams over the course of the ways playing at least one sport at a year. time. In 2013 she was honoured as Reffinghaus was a pivotal play- Female Athlete of the Year by the er in this season’s men’s baseball Stratford Minor Sports Council. team. He was the catcher for all of She also played basketball and the team’s 18 season games, which INTERACTIVE hockey in high school and has com- proved to be key in meshing the peted in multiple Canadian softball team together. championships with her team. “With him playing catcher it al- Reffinghaus, on the other hand, lowed for our first year team to gel focused more on his baseball ca- quickly together and allowed for reer. He was his high school’s our team to have so much success baseball MVP for several years. He as a first year team,” Coach Brian also played on the London Badgers Harvey said. Midget team for the past couple Reffinghaus was also sixth in the years. With him the team won the league for batting average with an gold medal for the Canadian Midg- average of .417 and he was fifth in LIFESTYLES et National Baseball Champion- the OCAA for overall hitting. Sean ships in 2011 and the bronze medal was the on field leader on the team in 2013. this year. He batted third for the Both of these athletes have been entire season scoring 22 runs on huge assets to their Fanshawe teams 25 hits. He also got 19 runs batted this season and were pivotal parts in in (RBI). Sean’s hitting was an im- the teams’ successes. portant part of the team’s success This softball season, Dotzert had this season. a great season. Over the course of “He truly was the catalyst for our SPORthe seasonTS she had &23 hitsLEISURE for the baseball team,” said Harvey.
CREDIT: NAUMAN FAROOQ BMW’s newest “M” offerings left this reviewer wanting more. But they come at a price.
Topic: 2015 BMW M3 and M4 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [email protected] NAUMAN FAROOQ wheels. Transmission choice is the was impressive as the new chassisOPINION INTERROBANG same as the last model – you either does a great job of hanging on. The Being a follow-up act is not get a six-speed manual or a sev- only thing that keeps you on your easy, especially if it comes after en-speed dual-clutch automatic. toes is that extra bit of torque going what can only be described as per- How does the car make you feel to the rear wheels, because it can fection. That is exactly how I felt when you first approach it? If the quite easily overcome the traction about the previous, E90/E92 series styling makes you smile, it’s a win- of the rubber and allow the rear end of the BMW M3 sedan and coupe. ner. Both the 2015 M3 sedan and to swing out a bit. If that happens, BMW did a masterful job with the the M4 coupe passed this test. not to panic and keep on the throt- fourth-generation M3 model, and I While both these models are tle, as the new traction and stability loved it to bits. beautiful, I must say I prefer the control system cuts in ever so gently What won me over about the M3. There are not many high-per- and corrects everything to keep you NEWS E90/E92 M3 was its engine, which formance four-door sedans in this going in the right direction. This was a normally aspirated 4.0-litre, category, and of those available, the slight feeling of a loose rear end V8 that produced 414 hp and 295 new M3 is easily one of the most actually makes the new M3 and M4 lb-ft of torque. Power was only striking to behold. feel more like a driver’s car, which sent to the rear wheels via either a In the coupe game, things are is what enthusiasts want. six-speed manual or a seven-speed a little different, because the M4 The cars are fast. They go from dual-clutch automatic transmission. coupe has to compete with cars zero to 100 km/h dealt with in just Not only was the car quick, but it like the sexy Jaguar F-Type coupe. 4.1 seconds, while top speed is was also stable and handled great. While the M4 is an attractive coupe, electronically pegged at 250 km/h. BMW moved on, and time has it is not the most visually arresting I never attempted to test its top brought along a lot of changes. The in its category. speed claims, but on some deserted INTERACTIVE new model is split into two different Open the door and you’ll be back roads, I did push these “M” series, with the F80 sedan called the greeted with a very similar interior cars a bit, and found them to be M3, and the F82 coupe called the for both the new M3 and M4. The very stable and confidence inspir- M4. Both share the same mechan- cars have the same dashboard, the ing. Just as impressive as the “go” ical bits, but wear different bodies. same seats and the same toys. The power are the brakes, which look to The biggest cause of concern for M3 gives you separate doors to ac- be the size of dinner plates and can the last batch of M3 is BMW’s di- cess the rear seats, while the M4 haul you down in a real hurry. rection towards the powertrain. In doesn’t. Even the trunk capacity be- I bet you want one now, but be comes a new, 3.0-litre, inline-six tween the two is virtually identical. ready to fork out $74,000 for a base cylinder engine that features two, Both my testers did not feature M3 and $75,000 for the base M4. LIFESTYLES twin-scroll turbo chargers. This BMW’s adaptive suspension tech- They aren’t cheap, but “M” cars smaller, lighter motor is more pow- nology, so they were riding on the never were, and the performance erful, producing 425 hp and 406 standard springs and dampers, you get for this kind of money is lb-ft of torque. It is also quite a which are fine on a highway run, spectacular. bit more fuel-efficient than the old but the ride quality on city streets is Any complaints? Yes, I had to V8 motor – I had averaged 10.4 a bit too harsh. Because of its stiffer give them back after a week. litres/100km in a week. Power shell, the M4 felt uncomfortable. like every M3 goes to just the rear On twisty roads, the handling SPORTS&LEISURE
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Falcon spotlight: Shortstop Paul Lytwynec JOEL LUXFORD INTERROBANG FALCONLETTERS CORNER TO THE EDITOR On October 16 the OCAA an- [email protected] nounced Fanshawe Falcon’s short- OPINION stop Paul Lytwynec would receive MEN’S SPORTS a League All-Star award for his No Upcoming Home Games efforts during the 2014 men’s base- ball season. Basketball Lytwynec lead the league in both OCAA West Division Standings hits (29) and doubles (seven). Paul also finished second in the league Team GP W L PTS with a .468 average, .560 on-base percentage while playing excellent Humber 2 2 0 4 defense that led the Falcons to their St. Clair 1 1 0 2 first ever bronze medal in their in- NEWS augural season. Lambton 3 2 1 4 Want learn a little bit about his Fanshawe 2 1 1 2 background, how he came to Fan- shawe and how he deals with life Sheridan 2 1 1 2 as a student and varsity baseball Cambrian 0 0 0 0 player? CREDIT: JOEL LUXFORD Sault 0 0 0 0 “I started playing baseball when Paul Lytwynec was named one an OCAA All-Star athlete. He joins three I was pretty young, probably five or other Falcons; Kady Hawkins, Rachel Dotzert and Sean Refflinghaus. Mohawk 1 0 1 0 six,” he said. “My dad was a base- ball player and got me playing [the team loyalist. equipment, great coaching staff.” INTERedeemer RA1 CTIV0 1 E 0 game].” “Jays, Leafs and Raptors,” said “Anything we wanted, they were Niagara 2 0 2 0 Lytwynec was born in Oakville Lytwynec. “My favourite football 100 per cent all in.” but played London baseball for the team is the Oakland Raiders but After receiving All-Star recog- Volleyball majority of his life. we can just forget about that … I nition, he credits the team and its OCAA West Division Standings “I started playing for North Lon- have watched a lot of crappy sports success. don Nationals, then went through teams over the years.” “Considering we medaled in our Team GP MW ML PTS the entire London Badger system Currently, Lytwynec is studying first year, I would say this was for Humber 2 2 0 4 with Mike Lumley,” he said. “Then to become a police officer in Fan- sure a successful season,” he said. four years at the University of shawe’s Police Foundations pro- “Our goal at the start of the year Mohawk 2 2 0 4 Western with Lumley and now the gram, and it can be tough to juggle was playoffs and really quickly that Sheridan 1 1 0 2 one year here at Fanshawe.” athletics and school. changed to, ‘lets go get a medal.’” LIFESTYLES He always had a favourite posi- “We’re lucky that the season Lytwynec has praise for the base- Cambrian 2 1 1 2 tion. is only a couple months long,” he ball program at Fanshawe, and en- Fanshawe 2 1 1 2 “ I love playing shortstop,” he said. “But considering I’m in sec- courages students to play for it. said. “I’ve played a little bit of third ond year Police Foundations it’s a “We built a program out of peo- Redeemer 2 1 1 2 base, but for the most part I have little bit heavier. All the professors ple who just showed up at tryouts St. Clair 2 1 1 2 played shortstop all the way through are really accommodating. All the and put up a bronze medal. Can you [my baseball career].” coaches are accommodating, so it imagine if we actually started re- Niagara 1 0 1 0 He had an idol athlete growing actually worked out pretty good.” cruiting?” he said. “The foundations Boreal 2 0 2 0 up, but maybe not what you might He says Fanshawe has been in- are there. [The] athletic department expect. strumental in shaping him to be the is amazing they are so supportive; Conestoga 2 0 2 0 “It was always Curtis Joseph athlete he is today. coaching staff is supportive, and the [the goalie for the Leafs] because “I can’t say enough about Fan- school is awesome. It’s an easy sell I played hockey,” he said. “But for shawe and their Athletic Depart- to students coming in to go to one WOMEN’S SPORTS the most part, I don’t have someone ment,” Lytwynec said. “It might of the better schools in Canada.” in particular I modelled after for have something to do with us being For Luxford’s full interview with No Upcoming Home Games baseball.” a first year team but they gave us Lytwynec, visit tinyurl.com/falcon- He is, however, a Toronto sports absolutely everything we asked for: spotlight. Basketball OCAA West Division Standings
Team GP W L PTS London Lightning releases its roster Fanshawe 2 2 0 4 Humber 2 2 0 4
the field before arriving in London assists at 5.6 per game last season. St. Clair 1 1 0 2 this year. He has also been named NBLC De- MARTY THOMPSON #3 Zane Johnson fensive Player Of The Year twice. Niagara 2 1 1 2 @martythompson Zane also started for London #11 Enrico DiLoreto Sheridan 2 1 1 2 [email protected] during that 108-102 win over the The other Londoner on the ros- Power at Budweiser Gardens. The ter, DiLoreto played his university Cambrian 0 0 0 0 6 ft. 7 in. shooting guard is com- basketball in Windsor – where he is Sault 0 0 0 0 With a quick media conference ing off stint in the NBA Las Vegas the all-time leading scorer in their at the end of October, the London Summer League with the New York men’s program. Expect him to get Mohawk 1 0 1 0 Lightning laid down the first pieces Knicks, and is considered a three- some serious minutes this year. Redeemer 1 0 1 0 of its 2014-15 National Basketball point specialist in the NBLC. #12 John Hart League of Canada campaign, by re- #4 Elvin Mims Likely a bench player, Hart is Lambton 3 0 3 0 vealing its roster. While many of the In his 11th year as a pro, Elvin from Indiana University-Purdue players may not be with the team by Mims has been appointed as assis- University Indianapolis – a school Volleyball the end of the season, the expecta- tant coach/player for the upcoming that Carlos Knox is linked to. The OCAA West Division Standings tions are still high. Owner Vito Fri- campaign. The lanky forward will shooting guard averaged 16ppg Team GP MW ML PTS jia called this squad the most talent- prove to be one of the best rebound- with an Indianapolis-based team in ed in the franchise’s history. In this ers in the league again this season. the Premier Basketball League last Humber 2 2 0 4 article, we take a look at each player #5 Clinton Springer-Williams season. Redeemer 2 2 0 4 and what they bring to the table. Springer-Williams is a former #13 Stephen McDowell #1 Maurice Bolden Regina Mundi Titan. He is one of McDowell has been played as a Niagara 1 1 0 2 Mo is one of the five players re- the two Londoners on this Light- starter in the preseason, as Knox Cambrian 2 1 1 2 turning to the Lightning this season. ning line up. The rookie is coming seems to have a thing for the athlet- Bolden, who was considered a proj- from Carleton, where he won back- ic point guard. He averaged 13ppg Fanshawe 2 1 1 2 ect of former head coach Micheal to-back Canadian university titles. with London last year. Ray Richardson, didn’t play much #7 Qunicy Okolie #15 Kurt Alexander Mohawk 2 1 1 2 last year. However, the 6 ft. 10 in. Okolie is a known Canadian com- Alexander is the fourth and final St. Clair 2 1 1 2 swingman has impressed current modity in this league, as the defen- Canadian on this list. Coming off head coach Carlos Knox so far – to sive 6 ft. 9 in. centre will add some a college career at Duke, where he Sheridan 1 0 1 0 the point where he is projected to beef to the middle of the court for averaged 7ppg, the point guard will Boreal 2 0 2 0 start for the Bolts. London. Okolie – a native of Florida likely be sitting in the bench for #2 Emmanuel Little – also counts as a Canadian player most of the season. Conestoga 2 0 2 0 Little has been made of Little due to his Montreal-born mother. #45 Marvin Phillips through the preseason. The small #10 Al Stewart The 2013 NBLC Finals MVP is forward started London’s presea- Stewart has arrived in London back with London this season, ready son game against Mississauga, and after three seasons with the Island to up his stats he put up last year be- made some decent plays. Little was Storm, where he was their leader on fore leaving for a team in France. known for his rebounding in Mexi- the court for three seasons. The 5 ft. Phillips is a beast who routinely de- co, where he shot 50 per cent from 11 in. point guard led the league in stroys defenses in this league. 90’S NIGHT www.fsu.ca
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