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THE PROJECTOR I NOVEMBER 8, 2004 -11 R 0 JECTOR Giant millipede found

BY TRISH HOGUE "It was three times as thick out that he has 270 legs, is about Editor-in-Chief as an extension cord and it had five years old, and is currently ten Shannon Martin he last thing Evan Duncan about a million legs that I could inches long. He will reach a maxi- [email protected] was expecting to find dur- feel crawling all over me the rest mum length of 12 inches. T ing his television produc- of the day," says Duncan. Gamble speaks very highly of News Editor tion class was a giant West African Dean Cooper, a television- the giant millipedes. Alana Pona millipede left in the studio "They are calm and tame [email protected] after the filming of a horror — they don't have fangs and movie. they don't bite. They're Two giant West African very gentle creatures," says Entertainment Editor milipedes, named Timmy Gamble. Ryan Hladun and Milly were used for a Gamble ended up keep- [email protected] movie shoot in the TV stu- ing Timmy and giving it to dio at the Princess Street his son for a pet. campus. But when Timmy Layout/Photo Editor "It's got a happy home went missing, the college Trevor Kuna on my son's dresser. They wasn't notified. [email protected] make good pets. They Duncan, a first-year don't smell or need special creative communications lights, and all they eat is

Layout/Photo Editor student, found the miss- PHOTO I JEFF STOBBE veggies," says Gamble. Lindsay Winter ing millipede last week at Timmy will grow to be ten inches long The college notified the [email protected] the bottom of a speaker in production company of his television production Timmy's whereabouts, and class. Duncan noticed the were relieved that Timmy Advertising and Sales Manager broadcasting instructor, came millipede after assuming drop- was alive and well. Guy Lussier to see the rare species, and was pings near the speaker were from The directors called the college [email protected] equally shocked. mice in the studio. "I couldn't believe it. I had to apologize for the mix-up. The "I looked inside the speaker never seen anything like it in my production crew said Timmy's and saw something at the bottom. life," says Cooper. partner, Milly, was also doing well Contributing Writers and Photographers I thought it was a dead mouse," Timmy was given to Richard and had been adopted by a day- Kyle Bakx Jenna Khan says Duncan. Gamble, operations manager for care centre in Winnipeg. Jillian Brown Julia Klassen Chelsea Bussoli Alan MacKenzie When he turned over the the Princess Street campus, who Brian Campbell Christa Mariash speaker, the millipede fell out and Davide Capone Denise Meilleur took Timmy for safekeeping. Stephanie Christie Chris Olenick Duncan was shocked. Gamble researched and found Doug Darling Lindsay Payette Adelheid Dyck Avi Saper Shawna Forester Chad Scarsbrook Lori Giesbrecht Elizabeth Soto Graeme Greengrass Heather Steele Dan Hawryluk Carly Thompson Trish Hogue Justen Vogt Colleen Holloway Marshall Wiebe Brook Jones Jen Zoratti Robyn Karlberg RBC makes donation to college

Contact the Projector at: Money for business training BY ELIZABETH SOTO dents by providing opportunities base of small and medium busi- Phone: 204.949.8466 to develop soft skills through nesses. We also see this as an Fax: 204.949.9159 oyal Bank of Canada training businesses in e-com- opportunity to make our relation- The Projector Financial Group donated merce and internet use. It also ship with students stronger since c/o Red River College Students' Association $50,000 to Red River helps community businesses they are our future customers. It's - R P 110 160 Princess Street College to be used for the get access to information and a perfect fit." Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 1K9 Winnipeg Student Connection training at an affordable price. According to Brant Long, the Centre in an official presentation Student Connections facilitator, money donated will go partly to For advertising information, contact on Oct. 22 at the Princess Street Brant Long sees benefits for both establishing satellite offices out- Guy Lussier at: campus. groups involved. side of the city area to assist busi- 204.632.2070 "One of the main focuses of "The students provide low- nesses that are not in Winnipeg. RBC is education. We see this as cost, high quality internet train- Another portion of the funds a key component of our com- ing; most of the services provided will go to increase awareness munity donations and in 2003 are at $25 per hour. Compare this of the program through local we contributed over 30 per cent to web developers who charge advertising, marketing and pro- of our budget to education," said anywhere from $75 to $125 per motions. Write and be cool! Archie Arnott, vice president of hour for their planning services. The college also has plans commercial markets for RBC. It also gives students opportuni- to rename a classroom in the The Winnipeg Student ties to learn and as interns they Princess Street building to rec- Connections Centre program also get a wage," said Long. ognize the contribution made by The next story meeting is run from the Princess Street Arnott sees the inherent ben- RBC Financial Group. campus. It is a service that pro- efits of the program and believes The room will be placed near for the Projector is noon, vides opportunities for students the program is a perfect match the business administration, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004. to assist local small and medium for RBC's own goals as an orga- E-Commerce, accounting and sized businesses to adopt inter- nization. information technology pro- net and e-commerce skills and "We see the program as an grams. training. opportunity to provide trained The program benefits stu- employees to our huge client

Corrections notice

In the last issue of the Projector, Red River College instructor Kenton Larsen's name was spelled incor- Sketchy Characters rectly. First-year graphic design The Plan a Thrilling Halloween Party article was students (from left) Julie written by Lori Giesbrecht, not Mike Uhrich. Weaver, Andrea Aldinger, and Daniel Lamb try their In the article by Cara Hill, the book Bone Memory hands at drawing the was not written solely by Katherena Vermette. Bone interior of the Princess Memory is an anthology by the Aboriginal Writers' Street campus atrium. Collective.

•P•s....•••.1...,r s•••••••,•• •.,,• • • • • •••• .4 a 6 THE PROJECTOR NOVEMBER 8, 2004 RRC student accosted Smoking problems Second in a month Signs disappearing BY AVI SAPER security have increased the frequency of parking lot patrols at the Notre BY MARSHALL WIEBE "In the colder months we see more or the second time in less than Dame campus, and have hung posters smoking in sheltered areas," Grieve he disappearance of non- a month, a female Red River throughout both locations to inform says, adding that she has received smoking signs at the Notre F College student was accosted, students of the latest act of violence. about ten complaints at her office. Dame campus has become a but this time no injuries were sus- "We wanted to raise people's aware- T Although the idea of a campus wide cause of concern, says the manager tained. ness of what is happening," said smoking ban has been discussed in On the evening of Oct.19 a man fol- Dreyer. of campus security at the Princess the past to deal with these issues, Street campus. lowed the student as she left classes Dreyer says keeping undesired peo- Grieve denies the possibility of such a Jim Dreyer says that smokers light- and approached her car in one of the ple away from college property is more measure being implemented. "Years ing up in designated non-smoking Notre Dame campus's west parking difficult at the Princess Street campus, ago staff and students were invited areas have drawn complaints from lots. since it is located in the middle of to discuss the smoking issue but the students after signs restricting smok- According to security manager Jim Winnipeg's downtown, but says the consensus was that [a ban] wasn't ing have gone missing. Dreyer, the assailant attempted to Safewalk Patrol program is a way of feasible." The problem has been ongoing, push the student avoiding any danger- That came as a relief to Kurt Rohn, says Dreyer. into her car after ous situations. a sheet metal apprentice at the Notre "It's been a recurring issue at differ- she opened the Melanie Paterson, Dame campus. ent times and at different locations," door, but she was I feel a little sketchy. a digital multimedia "That would suck to have to take a he says. "It's not just smoking signs, able to shove him I either use Safewalk, technology student, half-hour break to go have a smoke," skateboarding signs are also disap- away and lock or get my boyfriend says she uses the ser- he said while enjoying a cigarette at pearing." the door. vice when leaving the the south entrance of the college. to pick me up. Donna Grieve, insurance claims The man left campus late at night. Jim Dreyer says complaints to secu- coordinator for Environmental the scene with 11 "I feel a little rity have been minimal. Health Safety and Insurance Services, no further inci- sketchy," she says of "Sometimes, in passing, someone - MELANIE PATERSON notes that the problem has become dent, and Dreyer walking alone to her will mention that the smokers are says the man's motive is unknown. car parked two blocks from the cam- more noticeable this school year at annoying," he says. "A good portion the Notre Dame campus. "Fortunately no one was injured," pus. "I either use Safewalk, or get my are law abiding but there's a small said Dreyer, who added that there have boyfriend to pick me up." "We have seen signs ripped right portion that doesn't abide by the off the walls at the west end entrance been no other problems reported to Students can contact Safewalk rules. We're asking smokers to move campus security since the incident by picking up any of the 20 phones and at the east end of F building at on a regular basis, but it depends on Notre Dame," she says. occurred. around campus. The service is avail- the time of day," he says. With winter fast approaching, more This incident comes after another able around the clock at the Notre "During class it's not so bad. It's smokers are finding shelter from the female student was punched three Dame campus, and until midnight at during the breaks that you sometimes times in the face outside the Princess the Princess Street campus. elements on Red River campuses, get a lot of smokers by the doors." Street campus in late September. even if it means lighting up in non- Since the reported incident, campus smoking areas or around entrances.

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THE PROJECTOR I NOVEMBER 8,2004 ne s 5 Elder in residence program begins

BY DENISE MEILLEUR had students who have men- "We wanted to find a program Campbell from St. Laurent and off-campus events such as sweat tioned it would be a good thing," that was meaningful to support." Neil Hall from Sagkeeng, will be lodges; a traditional aboriginal emographics show that says Rhonda Clippenstein, RRC TransCanada is surrounded available on alternate days at activity. the Aboriginal commu- aboriginal student support rep- by 150 aboriginal communities the Notre Dame campus, room Brad Thordarson, an aborigi- D nity is the fastest grow- resentative. and feels the responsibility to F209 beginning Nov. 1. Service nal electronic engineering ing population in Canada, with RRC has developed will also be offered at student agrees with the Elder 50 per cent under the age of 25, a financial partner- the Princess Campus in Residence concept, but still according to a study by Indian ship with TransCanada when students have notices the lack of services for and Northern Affairs Canada. Corporation, a natural I think there has always questions or con- aboriginal students. He said Consequently, the number gas distributor based in been a need (for the cerns. that although there are currently of Aboriginal students in post- Calgary that is involved An elder is not counsellors, they are shared secondary education is rising. with many national elders)...we've had always a senior between the two campuses and Red River College recognizes not-for-profit organiza- citizen, but rather may not be able to meet indi- the need for special support tions. students who have an individual who vidual student needs. of Aboriginal culture and has "TransCanada hopes mentioned it would be a is given the title "I think they (students) need started the Elder in Residence that this program will because of their a lot of support from people of program to provide a connec- break down barriers good thing commitment to the their own background," says tion to Aboriginal Elders who that would prevent aboriginal culture. Thordarson. "They (elders) know have training and experience in Aboriginal students 11 They will be available problems they've been having." from reaching their He noted that he's not sure if matters relating to culture, phi- - RHONDA CLIPPENSTEIN on-campus to par- losophy, and practices. academic goals," says ticipate or provide the program will really help stu- "I think there has always been Cheryl Bishop, TransCanada preserve aboriginal spirituality input when class subject matter dents. In his opinion aboriginal and culture. a need (for the elders)...we've senior community investment touches on aboriginal issues, as needs are "just a problem no one coordinator. Two elders, May Louise well as responsible to coordinate seems to care about."

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Great For Students. BY CARLY THOMPSON show up. There are penalties for missing games; but they aren't severe enough for Phone 295-7385 ed River College's Notre Dame cam- people to really care. For example, we've had pus is offering intramural programs five games this term, and we only played for students looking to work up a two because the other three times the other sweat between classes. teams didn't show up, or didn't have enough Currently the recreation services are run- people to play." ning men and women's volleyball until the She also says she is used to a more ath- Student hangout closes doors end of this trimester, then basketball in the letic atmosphere, and suggests that more winter, and finally co-ed volleyball in the people would get involved if a more com- spring. petitive league was offered at RRC. BY CHELSEA BUSSOLI and planned to do some events at Karen lamer, a representative of the "If there was a league that was just for The Attic," says Loewen, adding Recreation Services fun, and a league that t looks like students at Red that some of the events consid- at Notre Dame cam- people took more River College's Princess ered included afternoon keggers, pus, says on aver- seriously, it wouldn't Street campus will have to movie nights, and a DJ night. "It's 1 age, about ten per be so frustrating all find another place to enjoy a bite disappointing that we won't be cent of the student If there was a the time when people to eat, shoot some pool, or just able to have that chance." population partici- just don't care, and ) kick back and relax. The Attic restaurant was also pates in intramural league that was don't show up." The Attic restaurant, located at considered for student fundrais- sports. Princess Street 188 Princess St., abruptly closed ing efforts. Leslie Mawejje, a just for fun, and "We have ten campus students its doors late last week to the dis- student in the computer account- teams right now. a league that don't have access to may of many students. ing technician program and a Four men's teams an intramural pro- "Where are we going to play member of the Students Advisory and six women's people took gram, as there is no pool?" says Stefan Maynard, a Board at Princess Street says that teams. Each of the facility downtown to first-year business administration students in his program were more seriously, teams has about ten accommodate them. student at Princess Street. "There's thinking of holding a fundraising players. We typically it wouldn't be so Lamer says that nothing to do on campus. It was a social at the restaurant. see ten to 17 teams Princess Street teams great place to go." Frank Melanson, owner of frustrating all the come out, but it's would be welcome to For students like Tony Woods, the building The Attic occupied, been a bit lower participate at Notre The Attic was a place where you refused to comment on the clo- time when people in the past year or Dame campus if they could relax with friends and sure of the restaurant, but a few so because we lost just don't care, wanted to. forget the pressures of the daily speculations are being expressed. some students to "We would certain- college grind, even if that meant "I heard there was a utility and don't show the Princess • Street ly accept a Princess downing a drink or two. disagreement with the landlord," Campus. There Street campus team "We could get hammered says Shannon Smith, a business up. was something like if they were willing between classes," says Woods, a administration student at the 1,500 students that 9, to drive over to play first-year business administration Princess Street campus. left us." - TAMARA MCLELLAN the games, but that's student. "The food was good and Bill Thiessen, the realtor for the Second-year not very convenient. we always played pool for free." building that housed The Attic, business administration student Tamara If they wanted to rent out the gym after Students aren't the only ones thinks the sudden closing was McLellan, who played volleyball in high school sometime, we rent it until 6 p.m. It's to be disappointed by the sudden due to poor sales. school, has been involved with volleyball hard for them to participate in the intra- closure. "It was kind of a fun place and intramurals since she began attending RRC murals because most of them go on during Craig Loewen, the vice-presi- they had well-priced food, but it last year. noon hours." dent of RRC Students' Association was deathly quiet," says Thiessen. "I've always played volleyball, and I love For more information about the intramu- at Princess Street says the SA was "They probably weren't selling it. It's just so easy to stay involved when it's ral program, or any other recreation services planning on taking advantage enough." right.at school, when I'm there anyway." offered at the Notre Dame campus, you can of The Attic's unique space and Ray DeGrave, owner of The But McLellan says the low turnout at call 632-2399. atmosphere. Attic restaurant, could not be intramural programs is difficult to swallow. "During the start of the year, we reached for comment. "There aren't that many participants. 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BY STEPHANIE CHRISTIE comes to their eating habits and It is made up of seven members of Samuel Burland School in Oswald and Taillieu agree that activity levels. of the Manitoba Legislative Winnipeg. getting active doesn't have to anitoba Premier Gary They are also planning a youth Assembly, who will submit a Some concern is being raised mean being involved in orga- Doer has assigned forum sometime in the spring report of their findings to the about how effective this task nized sports, just going out to M Healthy Living where students will be able to legislature in spring 2005. force will be. Studies have play is something children are Minister Theresa Oswald to chair express their opinions. They will be exploring issues already been done on obesity in doing much less. an all-party task force dedicated "Our mandate as a task force is such as whether there should be youth force member and MLA "The best time to start is 30 to improving the health of our not to be a research body,” says mandatory daily physical edu- for Morris, Mavis Taillieu says years ago and the second best youth. Oswald, a former teacher and cation classes and if junk food she wonders whether they will time to start is today," says The Healthy Kids, Healthy school administrator. "We want should be banned in schools. able to find out anything new Oswald, quoting Premier Doer. Futures task force will be visiting to make bridges and inspire pro- They will also be looking at how and if the province may be over- Dates and locations for the ten different communities across gramming." parents can help their kids. doing it with this program. public hearings were not yet the province, to talk to residents The task force is aimed at "There is more to this than "I don't think we need legisla- released at press time. about challenges their kids face, helping all young people rang- what can be done in school," tion," she says. "We need educa- as well as success stories when it ing from infants to teenagers. says Al Friesen, vice-principal tion."

Students can "SaveNineLives"

BY ROBYN KARLBERG developed the SaveNineLives can apply to the program and out staff and volunteers to inner- ADVERTISERS program over the past three pay less than $50 to have the city stores like as Giant Tiger on ith over 10,000 pets years, growing out of a similar procedures done at a vet clinic Princess Avenue, and various competing for only program based in Calgary. in co-operation with the shelter. soup-kitchens throughout the W 3,500 homes each The program offers subsidized The program is available to stu- city where pet food and treats year, you'd think more people are passed out along with the would be aware of the over- program's information. population of cats and dogs in But with knowledge of the Over 6000 pairs Manitoba. But Chantal Young, program growing, the shelter adoption co-ordinator at the has already surpassed its total of eyes look Winnipeg Humane Society, still number of procedures from last at this space. manages to produce a 21-page year by performing 813 surgeries booklet filled with information since January "Our goal is to get on cats available for adoption up to 1,500 (surgeries)." through the shelter and its vari- Subsidy costs of the program ous satellite centres in Winnipeg. range from $32.50 to $37.50 for "We're so overloaded with cats and $43.00 to $48.50 for spaying and neutering for pets dents and single families earning cats right now, we're using the dogs. For more information on Contact Guy fussier whose owners may not have the less than $18,000 gross per year, garage." the program call the Winnipeg funds to pay for costly veterinar- as well as low-income families for your advertising "We have to have this over- Humane Society subsidy co- ian procedures. and people on disability or social solutions. population problem resolved. We ordinator at 982-2038. Although adoption fees at the assistance. need your greater support, and Information on the shelter's centre include a microchip, ear "The biggest challenge is the city needs to be involved," animals can be obtained through 204.632.2010 tattoo, first vaccinations and making it work well with small says Aileen White, public rela- their adoption line at 982-2021. support system, in addition resources," says White. glussieffrrc.mh.ca tions manager for the shelter. to the spay and neuter cost. With limited resources avail- To do their part in find a solu- Owners with un-sterilized pets able for advertising, HS sends tion, the Humane Society has

Province seeks input Minimum wage on the agenda Audit 2005

BY ALANA PONA wage from the public and Every April since 2001, stakeholders. the provincial government ince Greco could be Nancy Allan says the pro- increased minimum wage by *Got a Security Concern ? considered the perfect vincial government is required 25 cents an hour. It is now $7. Vboss. each year to consult the public "This is an important issue • W ntw AdditionalAddit Security Services ? Not only does the owner of about the minimum wage. for low-income wage earners Panino Restaurant on Corydon "We have a public commit- who are trying to make a decent onder how Security Works ? Avenue think the Manitoba ment to regular reviews of the earning wage," says Allan. government should increase minimum wage schedule and "There are a high percentage minimum wage in 2005, but he it is time again to seek stake- of university students that are ed yes to any of the above questions. lends money to his employees holder and public advice on trying to make a decent living an on attending the to help them stay afloat. this issue," says Allan. too, even those at Red River Red River College "People cannot survive on "Manitoba must maintain a College." Security Audit 2005 minimum wage," says Greco, minimum wage structure that Stakeholders and the public STAFF & STUDENTS OPEN F 48, who has been in the restau- is equitable to both Manitobans have until Dec.1 to give their rant business for over 30 years. Come in anytime on earning lower wages and to input. dnesday, November 24, 2004 "They are always struggling business." But Teri Dacquisto, a 17-year- E3etw to pay for rent and food, with Manitoba is in the mid- old employee at Soup Pierre on 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. nothing leftover for them." dle of rates among other Corydon Avenue, says despite At Theatre (Notre Dame The provincial government Canadian provinces, which working over 40 hours a week Or hopes citizens like Greco offer include Ontario at $7.15 and at two jobs for minimum wage, 07 (Princess recommendations on mini- Saskatchewan at $6.65. she would not consider making mum wage in Manitoba. But Allan says that since the a recommendation to the pro- CAN'T MAKE IT BUT WANT TO TELL US ABOUT SOMETHING On Oct. 28, the labour 7 New Democratic Party came vincial government. Call us at (204) 632 - 2323 or e-mail us at araPF:rOPPerrcant?,93. and immigration minister into power in 1999, the prov- "I just don't think it would announced that the province ince has increased minimum make a difference." is seeking input on minimum wage by 17 per cent. THE PROJECTOR I NOVEMBER 8, 2004 7_ Parade kick starts holiday season

BY BROOK JONES Parade in Winnipeg, as one of Parade will feature as many as fully promises to be better," said David Ganetsky, a co-director only a handful of cities to host a 50 floats, mascots and march- Ganetslcy. innipeggers can get with the Santa Claus Parade and Santa parade. ing bands, while attracting more The illumination of the their first taste of the downtown lights at 6 p.m. will W Christmas season set the inaugural Power Smart/ on Nov. 20 at the Power Smart/ Winnipeg Jaycees Santa Claus Winnipeg Jaycees Santa Claus Parade in motion at the corner of Parade at 6 p.m. Portage Avenue and Main Street. But instead of the traditional Floats will head west down Festival of Lights Parade, the Portage and then turn south on Santa Claus parade will merge Memorial Boulevard thus ignit- with the Winnipeg Jaycees into ing a fireworks spectacle which one Christmas extravaganza will light up the sky for ten min- along a new route. utes immediately following the Jeff Provost, president of Santa parade at Memorial Park. Claus Parade Inc. says that a The newly opened MTS Centre new tradition begins this month n Claus will play a feature role on parade as the Winnipeg Jaycees and day. Festivities at the arena will Manitoba Hydro Tower Smart' Parade 2004 ,6,300041 kick off at 2 p.m. with an open come together as co-title spon- house, featuring a skate with sors. Santa, special guests, and enter- "This year's parade is more of tainment. A volunteer appre- an evolution as we bring two tra- ciation banquet and awards ditions together," said Provost. ceremony will also be held after- The Jaycee Santa Claus Parade, wards at the MTS Centre. which has been a tradition for "This day long event is great for many generations in Winnipeg, PHOTO I BROOK JONES David Ganetsky, co-director of the Santa Parade the city as it promotes Winnipeg has come a long way from its and rejuvenates the downtown," debut back in 1972 when the member of the Winnipeg Jaycees "We are taking the Santa than a 100,000 on lookers. said Ganetsky. Winnipeg Jaycee Chapter inher- Junior Chamber of Commerce Parade to the next level and giv- "We are taking the best of For more information, check ited the Santa Claus Parade and says he is thrilled that a new ing back to the community at the the old Santa Claus Parade and out the website at www.winnip original Santa Claus float from tradition begins this year for same time," said Ganetsky. creating a new vision with this egsantaparade.com or call 942- Eaton's. the Jaycees and the Santa Claus The upcoming Santa Claus inaugural event which hope- 6645.

RRC students experience homelessness for one night

BY JULIA KLASSEN clothes from a clothing bank, running water, opening the may one day be working with "I think the most important and were matched with street fridge, or grabbing an apple. I youth affected by the same thing from our experience is E Leven students from the guides - people who still are or look at these things now and rec- things they were exposed to on educating others," says Costa. child and youth care pro- had been living on the streets. ognize that I am fortunate." the streets. But these students 'And definitely anyone who gram at Red River College, The freshly transformed stu- This experience also meant aren't seeing this as an oppor- has the opportunity should left the classroom for a look dents got right to work panhan- something significant to this tunity that should be limited to experience it for themselves." at life on the streets. The first dling on Winnipeg streets like group of students because they their program. and second year students lived Broadway Avenue, Higgins as the homeless for a 24-hour Avenue, and Main Street. period that began at 9 a.m. on "For me the most disturbing Thursday, Oct. 28. They were the part was the comments," says 1+1 = ==e first Manitobans to participate in Ana Costa. THE CANADIAN FORCES LA RESERVE DES COMMUNICATIONS 24 Hours of Homelessness, a pro- "I even turned to one of COMMUNICATION RESERVE DES FORCES CANADIENNES gram offered through Operation our street guides who still Go Home. does live on the streets and 1 Paula Costa is a first-year stu- asked him, 'how do you keep dent in the program, she says a smile on your face? How do participation in the 24 Hours you stand these people?' Yes of Homelessness program was there are people that give you completely voluntary and had money and who are really nice nothing to do with the school. but the majority of people Child and youth Care instructor shake their heads, pretend Dawne MacKay-Chiddenton says that you're not there, or yell the 24 Hours of Homelessness out rude comments." was not an assigned class assign- Appalled by the treatment ment but says it totally relates to the homeless received by PART—TIME CAREER DES POSSIBILITES DE CARRIERES issues covered in the course. those around them, the stu- OPPORTUNITIES A TEMPS PARTIEL "The students cover issues dents were struck by the acts Be part of our team and take pride in your career. 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Park, Thunder Bay took part in the program, they www.commres.forces.gc.ca were stripped of all personal say that one day on the street belongings, including money, was enough to change a life- STRONG. PROUD. DECOUVREZ VOS FORCES ID, cigarettes, and even their time of perspective. TODAY'S CANADIAN FORCES. DANS LES FORCES CANADIENNES. jackets. "It makes you appreciate so To make the 24-hour street much of what we have," says experience as authentic as pos- student Meegan Meisner.. Canada'. www.forces.gc.ca sible, the groups picked out "We don't even think about THE PROJECTOR I NOVEMBER 8, 2004 8 feature Afternoon at the legion: Veterans talk were willing to share. this world. All of them were will- "I'm going tell you something "You don't realize how sweet Friday afternoon, Oct. 29, ing to talk, just not about war that I told the CBC National when it is. If you want to make money y first action was in ANAVETS on Wilton Street was stories. they asked me what was my best all you have to do is get a lawn- Malaya, now called day in Korea. I said the day they mower and go door to door in M Malaysia, it was night GG told me I was going home." the summer and earn your own and I was standing on the back Both Gillis and Munro said that money. That freedom is sweet." of a truck going through the they'd rather remember the good Weirer says, "World War Two jungle. We turned a corner and We don't talk times, not the fighting. Another soldier is almost off the earth. then there was gunfire from the veteran, retired Colonel Ron World War One is off. And to jungle. I raised my 303 (rifle) and about what it was Weirer said that "all of a sudden remember is getting very dif- fired back at the ambush. I fired there you are in front another ficult." once, twice, three times, then we like because you human being, and he's wearing a He says that in peace time peo- were around the next turn and it different uniform than you, and ple tend to forget. With the situa- was over. Just three shots. Did I can't describe it. he's got a cause and you've got a tion in the Middle East, Sept. 11, hit anything? Maybe the tops of cause. It's very difficult." and in Iraq, it is important for us the trees." Then why did they do it? The not to forget that people gave Tom Munro, president of - JOHN GILLIS same single word was echoed their lives for our freedom. the Army, Navy and Air Force filled throughout the building. Over 110,000 "Canadians died "We don't talk about what Veterans in Canada (ANAVETS) with veterans who had just come Freedom. in the wars that we have been in, it was like because you can't Rockwood #303, said this was from saying goodbye to one of Tom Munro says life is sweet the last century and in this one," describe it," says John Gillis, of the only war story any of the vets their own who had passed from now Gillis said. the Korean Veteran's Association.

No services at college?

BY COLLEEN HOLLOWAY "It doesn't seem to go beyond says, neither the University high school. It's unfortunate, but of Manitoba, University ost- secondary institu- that's the way it is," he says. of Winnipeg or Red River tions' lack of participa- "If the university or college College have approached P, tion and encouragement said they wanted to hold a the legion about hosting a of Remembrance Day activities Remembrance Day ceremony Remembrance Day service may be linked to some students' and asked the legion to come out in past years. low level of interest in cer- and host it, they would love to." "Generally, it just hasn't emonies, says Cliff Tessier, com- Tessier says families, schools been the practice," says mand president with the Royal and governments all have Pat Bozyk, dean of stu- Canadian Legion, Manitoba responsible roles to encour- dent affairs for Red River and Northwestern Ontario com- age young people take part in College. mand. Remembrance Day activities. Bozyk says the col- Tessier is disappointed with "It's too bad our educators lege doesn't provide a the lack of student interest and don't say they should hold some- Remembrance Day ceremony attendance with Remembrance thing at this level." partly because the college's pro- Day ceremonies. To his knowledge, Tessier grams have tight schedules.

engi- neering URGENTMESSAGL'I "Only technology in recent student at RRC From the Student Benefits Plan years has the question of says he won't be attend- a Remembrance Day cere- ing any Remembrance Day cer- Health and Dental Rep mony been asked," she says. emonies this year because he hasn't heard of any. "Back in high school you'd go REMINDER NOTICE: If the university or to Remembrance Day services college said they because you had to. Now, you Students have 30 calendar days from the start date of program to waive the health just don't think of them." and/or dental plan. Please contact the Student Benefits Plan Office RM FM 66 wanted to hold "Remembrance Day ceremo- Notre Dame Campus or the Princess Campus Students' Association Office nies are interesting," says Sean P-110 for the Opt Out Waiver form/download at www.gallivan.calstudentnetworks a Remembrance Seidel, Lowry's classmate. "It was Documentation of existing coverage must be presented to waive the health and/or Day ceremony dental plan. mandatory during school." and asked the Lowry and Seidel say they Students'have 30 calendar days from the start date of program to ADD spouse and legion to come would attend a service if it were dependants to their health and/or dental plan. Please contact either office for the offered at the college sometime Family Add On forms/prices or download the form at out and host it, during the week (the college is www.gallivan.ca/studentnetworks they would love closed on Remembrance Day), but admit that getting out of SA CARE CARDSmIl (To use for eligible prescription drugs & dental office) to. class might be the motivation. The SA Care Cards are available for students to obtain at the Student Benefits Plan Office RM FM 66 Notre Dame Campus or the Princess Campus Students' - CLIFF TESSIER The Winnipeg Convention Association Office P-110. To obtain the SA Care Card, students are required to Centre at 375 York Ave. hosts a complete the Manitoba Pharmacare applications or provide their MB. Pharmacare She explains the manda- service on Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. Confirmation letter. Students need their Manitoba Health card and Social Insurance tory ceremonies in grades Call 958-4640 for information. number to complete the application. Students who have not submitted the Manitoba K-12 were educational Rotary Club of Winnipeg is Pharmacare application and were issued a Prescription Drug Benefits card from having a service and address by a previous years are required to complete the application. Please be advised that and students at the college veteran on Nov. 10. students who fail to submit the Manitoba Pharmacare application will risk the "have an understanding of Charleswood Legion hosts a suspension of claim payments from Great - West Life Assurance Co. what Remembrance Day is already." Remembrance Day service at Oak See what the SA Care Card can do for you!! Contact either office for Manitoba Bozyk says Remembrance Park high school on.Nov. 11. Call Pharmacare applications, SA Care Cards and coverage information. Students can Day ceremonies are "just 953-1240 for information. download important information pertaining to the health and dental plan at something that post-sec- Almost all legions in Winnipeg www.gallivan.ca/studentnetworks ondary institutions just don't host a Remembrance Day cer- emony. To locate the branch Notre Dame Campus Student Benefits Plan Office RM FM 66 632-2503 do." Princess Campus Students' Association Office P-110 949-8475 (reduced hours) Kyle Lowry, an electrical closest to you and for further e-mail [email protected] information, call 233-3405. THE PROJECTOR I NOVEMBER 8, 2004

feature 9 Veteran reflects on his contributions in war Hopes for peace, remembrance

BY LINDSAY PAYETTE Rajotte. The only word he could volunteering. He has no regrets use to describe what he was feel- about serving in the Second ing at that moment was scared. World War. Aside from a few eo Rajotte voluntarily Although he and the other flashbacks, Rajotte has dealt well joined the army in 1941. men arrived safely, Rajotte went with the war. L His most vivid memory of partially deaf in one ear from He hopes that no one will ever the Second World War is D-Day. gunshots ringing in the air. have to experience another war On June 6, 1944, he and the Because none of the other and hopes people will stop and rest of the artillery landed in men were injured, Rajotte and remember fallen soliders on Europe. Rajotte was in charge of the rest of his artillery continued Nov. 11. driving the tank, as well as gun- to fight. "I think it's important to ning down axis. "We got another tank the next remember what happened." "By seven o'clock (p.m.) we got day and started all over again," knocked out. Our tank got hit said Rajotte, who has been a The Second World War began by a German shell," says the 86- member of the Royal Canadian on Sept. 1, 1939 when Germany year-old veteran. Legion for 59 years. invaded Poland without a decla- The explosion caused the Luckily, their duty was com- ration of war. On Sept. 3, Britain PHOTO I LINDSAY PAYETTE death of two gunners and one pleted by May 7, 1945 and and France declared war on Second World War vetern Leo Rajotte captain. Although they were his Rajotte returned home in August Germany, and others followed. friends, Rajotte and others had 1945. He resigned from the army World Book says that causes for On June 6, 1944 (D-Day), the Europe and Asia in ruins. to think about their own safety after four years of service on Oct. the war include unresolved issues United Kingdom and the United and head back to their base. 9, 1945. from the First World War, forceful States invaded Germany. By "We crawled on our hands Rajotte has since received five leaders like Adolf Hitler, national- Sept. 2, 1945, the Second World and knees for two miles," said medals for campaigning and ism and a rise in dictatorships. War had ended, leaving most of

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MIALTH SCIIIIC IMMO MONT TO ONIAMS THE PROJECTOR I NOVEMBER 8, 2004 opinion 11 Back to Bakx: Coin controversy BY KYLE BAKX meant to remind people to coins if they were to hand the rate of transactions. Restaurant. remember our war veterans. But coins out to non-paying cus- Tim Hortons stores usually Tim Hortons should feel hey are not cashed- forcing people to make a pur- tomers. While understandable, have a steady stream of custom- special that they were chosen strapped for business, yet chase at the restaurant to receive Tim Hortons is handing out ten ers, including the outlet inside to distribute the coins and not Tthey are pouncing on the one of these new specialty coins million of the 30 million coins the Princess Street campus, use this to make an extra buck, chance to make some extra coin. robs the spirit of what the mint is produced, which is a fair chunk which often has over 20-footlong or quarter. Still, I would rather Tim Hortons is the first com- trying to do. of change, nevermind all the line-ups in the mornings and in have Tim Hortons, with its origi- mercial outlet to ever help dis- Tim Hortons should see the specialty coins Tim Hortons between classes. nal Canadian roots, distribute tribute a new type of currency coin as something that they can will receive back from custom- Why Tim Hortons was selected a new currency than having but are jeopardizing their chance give to reward their customers ers using the quarters in future to distribute the Canadian McDonald's Restaurant give out to ever do this kind of thing and attract visitors to their stores, purchases. coins remains a bit of puzzle a coin aimed at remembering again. The problem is refusing to not something to boost fall sales. Tim Hortons may attract They seem like the obvious Canadian war veterans. hand out the coins to customers This is not a sales promotion, new customers into their stores choice because they have a rich And if their sales are sluggish not making a purchase, which I unless Tim Hortons is also going because of the coin. Canadian heritage beginning during this time of the year, they tested at some locations and is to start selling poppies as well, I think giving a non-paying over 40 years ago and number can always have a Roll Up the true. with all proceeds going towards customer a coin does not take just under 2,500 stores across Rim sales promo, give a few cups The new poppy quarters the Royal Canadian Legion. much time, but refusing some- Canada. The only problem is that of coffee away and get the whole were introduced in time for Perhaps the company thought one a coin would actually cause its parent company is American- nation rolling their R's. Remembrance Day and are they would run out of the new more of a stir and slow down the owned restaurant chain Wendy's

CUP News Speak Out! 'Girl in the picture' honoured By Jillian Brown The MTS Centre, the new arena, is opening Nov. 16 and hopes to attract York University awards. Kim Phuc exciting entertainment to Winnipeg. honorary doctorate for her global efforts The Projector asks: Who would you like to see come to the MTS Centre?

MY MICHAEL SITAYEB Phuc cherishes her freedom in Canada to Josh Figler EXCALIBUR (YORK UNIVERSITY) use her well-known photo to promote peace Chemical biological sciences and understanding of suffering. "I'd like to see Nine Inch Nails come because TORONTO (CUP) -- Kim Phuc, the famous She has vigorously participated in numer- they almost never do anything in Canada and "girl in the picture" seen burning with ous peace organizations. As an ambassador of they're having a tour soon and that'd be great napalm and running naked after an attack on goodwill for the United Nations Educational, to see. her village during the Vietnam War, received Scientific and Cultural Organization, Phuc an honorary doctorate from York University has been able to spread her message: "War at its convocation ceremony Oct. 22. can destroy the past, but love can heal the "Kim Phuc is a woman of tremendous future." She is also the founder of the Kim Ryan Kuchar courage, whose life story is proof that the Foundation, which provides funds for inter- Integrated electronic engineering technology human spirit can national peace organiza- "[I'd like to] get an NHL team back in Winnipeg. prevail in the face of GG tions and relief efforts for I think Winnipeg is a great hockey town and adversity," said univer- war afflicted children. now that we have an arena downtown we can sity president Lorna Kim Phuc is a woman Despite her hopeful bring people downtown." Marsden, explaining outlook, Phuc expresses why Phuc was chosen of tremendous deep regret at the current for the honour. courage; whose life situation in Iraq. Phuc received the story is proof that "It really breaks my doctorate in honour heart," she said. Rebekah Grenkow of her constant devo- the human spirit can "When are we going Diploma nursing accelerated tion to helping chil- prevail in the face of to learn that enough is "I'd like to see Green Day because all the big concert acts always skip Winnipeg. They go dren from war-torn adversity. enough?" countries deal with She hopes that her past Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver. I want to see Green their emotional and 11 suffering serves as an Day...and Bon Jovi. physical wounds. - LORNA MARSDEN example and a lesson for "It's a dream come us to learn from our past true," said Phuc. mistakes. She recounted her lengthy stay at a hospi- Phuc insists students should not forget the Chad Stanko tal where she had 17 operations to heal her value of education. The power of knowledge Municipal engineering third-degree napalm burns. and awareness of our history is central to "I'd like to see the World Junior Hockey tour- "Since I was always in a hospital as a creating the future we want, she said. nament come back...last time it was a great young child, I have had this dream all my life Even having spent the last 32 years in contest." of becoming a doctor," said Phuc. Canada, Phuc vividly remembers her past. The picture of Phuc running from a "I'd like very much to go back to Vietnam," napalm attack, taken at the height of the she said. Vietnam War in 1972, had a tremendous As for the future, Phuc plans to continue Kris Fakes impact on the way the world perceived the her work with the Kim Foundation and enjoy Digital multimedia technology conflict. time with her family in Toronto. "I'd love to see AC/DC have a Back in Black Phuc recognizes the power of her tragedy. concert again or something." "My picture is a symbol of life," she said.

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he can such as veteran actors like Samuel ten the hang of crafting individu- r u n L. Jackson and Chris Penn as the al fingers for their characters, so faster voice of two corrupt cops, and it looks as if a bunch of G.I. Joe BY DAN HAWRYLUK himself to set things straight, and and punch harder. Another new newcomer rapper Young Maylay take the streets back for himself. dolls are moving about on screen. aspect in the game is eating; if as C.J. himself. Every punch and rand Theft Auto: San There's only one way to Some graphics such as the walls you don't eat on a regular basis, gunshot sounds genuine, and the Andreas is the ultimate describe the game play — amaz- also seem to flicker occasion- you'll get skinny and weak. Eat background noise suits every sit- Ggaming experience, a ing. There are hundreds of story- ally during high-speed driving magnificent work of art, and too much, and you'll get fat and uation that you're in. Music play- line missions for you to carry out, sequences, but those problems quite possibly one of the best slow. ing on the radios puts you right ranging from a simple drive-by, are few and far between. video games that I've ever laid The world that the game back in the '90s, with tracks from to a colossal cross-country trek But overall, this is what gaming my eyes on. takes place in is mind boggling, Guns 'n' Roses, Snoop Dogg, and in pursuit of a reclusive gang is meant to be. So, what are you The story is centered on Carl sprawling over three completely Dr. Dre. member. doing wasting your time reading C.J. Johnson, a man returning to different cities, each one easily If I had one complaint, it would Everyone's favorite non-linear this? Go buy it! the harsh streets of Los Santos bigger than Vice City. The load be about the graphics. Don't get missions (like vigilante) are back to bury his mother, who was the time between different locales me wrong, the countryside is with a vengeance, as well as new victim of a drive-by shooting. has all but vanished, and the breathtaking, the facial expres- additions such as trucking, and Upon his return, he finds that countryside blends together very sions are great, and the cities pimping. his "old family" is in disarray as nicely. look as authentic as they come, Throughout the game, you rival gangs are quickly looking The sound in the game is also but there are still some glitches have to pump up Carl's stats such to bump his brothers off of the nothing short of perfection. Top that need to be worked out. as his muscles and stamina, so map. Naturally, Carl takes it upon voice talents were brought in, Rockstar Games still hasn't got-

Grand Theft Auto sold more than 100,000 copies

organized gang warfare dominated much ers. The student had been quoted saying try have been trying to cut down on the of America during that time. In it, players that Grand Theft Auto was his "favorite number of minors gaining access to this are expected to carry out such missions game." type of game. as taking a group of fellow thugs to "rub "The technique of killing civilians and "We've been really trying to crack down out" some rival gang members, or sneak then first-responders when they get there on this," said Chris, a local Blockbuster quietly into someone's home and steal all is the primary scenario to win in all the employee. "Children shouldn't be able to of their worldly possessions, easily earn- BY DAN HAWRYLUK Grand Theft Auto games," said Thompson view this kind of material without explicit ing the game's mature rating. to several newspapers. parental consent. It's our job to make sure rand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the American lawyer Jack Thompson has He said that gangs and terrorist groups that the rules are carried out." newest release by Rockstar Games, long been against the idea of the Grand use these types games as simulators to Teens, however, are taking a much more Ghas been turning heads across the Theft Auto series. Since the first GTA was train their members to be more effective relaxed approach towards the situation. world. Not even on shelves more than a released in 1997, Thompson has been killers. "I love the game -- it's just a shame that week, it has sold more than 100, 000 cop- very vocal with his opinion, saying it is Thompson has also been trying to my folks don't like the idea of having it in ies worldwide. nothing more than a program that shows bring Rockstar Games to court over the the house," said Katie Moffat, a 17-year Released on Oct. 26th, the game has young teenagers how to commit crimes death of 14-year-old Stefan Pakeerah last old student. "I can understand where already come under heavy fire, being and kill people. year, which he claimed was linked to the they're coming from though, since it's so criticized for it's extreme violence, coarse His most recent evidence is a young video game Manhunt, where the player violent." language, and virtually every other aspect Massachusetts boy who was recently must murder as many people as possible "I guess they don't want me corrupting that the game has to offer. arrested for plotting to "mow down" a in brutal fashions. my young and fragile mind." San Andreas is set in the early '90s when number of his fellow students and teach- Video game retailers across the coun- 14 THE PROJECTOR I NOVEMBER 8,2004

MTS Centre ready to go Opening week full of homegrown talent

BY ADELHEID DYCK building operations Kevin Donnelly. be having 12,000 people screaming "We wanted to use this Manitoba to Manitoba and Winnipeg-made he MTS Centre is slated to theme because it highlights what musicians," said Donnelly. open on Nov. 16 and is host- our talent represents — our heri- Donnelly said they've also now Ting some of Canada's biggest tage, our past, present and future," added actor Adam Beach and Fred names in music to kick it off. Donnelly said. Penner as speakers at the event. Acts include Manitoba's Chantal "It was actually Randy Bachman's The event is expected to exceed Kreviazuk, Burton Cummings, Tom idea. He approached us and said, $200,000 in costs, but Donnelly Cochrane, and Randy Bachman New Era in Winnipeg: The MTS Centre 'when you guys get this ready, I'll get expects it to be worth the price, along with the Winnipeg Symphony together a killer band for you."' and believes the crowd will be jam- Orchestra. The collaboration will Donnelly said that although not packed. be one of the biggest star-packed Nov. 16 Grand Opening featuring all the bands that were asked to play Other events scheduled for the events Winnipeg has seen in a while, Randy Bachrnan are officially signed on, there is defi- building include magician David according to organizers. Burton Cummings nitely a significant amount of talent Copperfield on Nov. 21 and The By using locally grown talent to Tom Cochrane already to make it a worthy show. Tragically Hip on Nov. 23 (with more perform the opening ceremonies, Chantal Kreviazuk Originally, event promoter Gilles than 7,000 tickets sold already). the MTS Centre has undoubtedly Doc Walker Paquin wanted REM to open the The first professional hockey chosen the most appropriate way to Nov. 20 Open House and Family Skate MTS Centre, but Donnelly believes game will be on Nov. 17, when the christen a new Manitoba complex. Nov. 21 David Copperfield the current line up has a home- Manitoba Moose host the St. John's The music's mix of genres will Nov. 23 The Tragically Hip grown feel. Maple Leafs. appeal to people of all ages, said Dec. 10 World Team Figure Skating Challenge "The event is gonna be a huge suc- senior vice president of events and Dec. 12-18 World Junior Hockey Training Camp cess. We are so gratified that we will

Top sport memories BY CHRIS OLENICK Teemu Selanne's Rookie Record Goal March 2, 1993 Who will ever forget Teemu Selanne's hat trick against' ithe Students remember Quebec Nordiques to break Mike Bossey's 15-year-old rookie goal scoring record? That night Selanne scored his 54th goal of the season, commemorating it with the "shoot the glove" celebration. Selanne ended up with 76 goals the Winnipeg arena setting a new rookie record that may never be broken. Jets vs. Edmonton, April 10, 1990 Dave Ellett's double-overtime goal against the Edmonton . Oilers stands as one of the most thrilling moments in Jets Everyone has a favourite history. The 3-2 win gave the Jets a commanding series lead, needing only one victory to ice the Oilers. The joy memory would be short-lived as the Jets would lose three straight games and blow the series in one of the biggest collapses in NHL history. Canada vs. Soviet Union, Sept. 6, 1972 The Summit Series is arguably the greatest tournament in Canadian hockey history. A sell out crowd of more than 10,000 saw Team Canada earn a 4-4 tie against the Soviet Union. BY CHRIS OLENICK of the best shows he's seen Jets vs. Soviet Union, Jan, 5, 1978 at the arena. The WHA Jets defeated the Soviet Union 5-3 in an exhibi- he sound of a "It was an awesome tion game, becoming the first club team in history to beat wrecking ball will show," said Shole. "The the Soviets. Tsoon be heard on band played with so Maroons Road as the much energy and inten- NHL Playoff White-Outs Winnipeg Arena's 49- The Jets didn't make the playoffs very often. In fact they year existence comes to sity, it was great." never made it past the second round. But when they did a crashing end. With the Electronics student construction of the MTS Mike Quayle said make it, the noise, the excitement, and "GO JETS GO" Centre, some Red River the poor design and pounded through the arena like a stampede. You could College students remem- acoustics at the arena not find louder fans anywhere. ber their favorite and not made the sound at Wayne Gretzky's 2000th Point, Oct. 26, 1990 so favorite moments at the some concerts dis- Wayne Gretzky scored his 2000th point on Winnipeg old barn. appointing. Arena ice as a member of the Los Angels Kings. He assisted Electronic engineering "I went to a really on a goal by Tomas Sandstrom in a losing cause against student Kevin Berard said lousy 50 Cent con- the Jets. the final Winnipeg Jets game cert," said Quayle. - Jets First NHL Game, Oct. 14, 1979 stands out in his mind as a "The sound was The Jets earn their first NHL victory over Don Cherry and bittersweet moment at the so brutal it ruined the Colorado Rockies in front of close to 13,000 fans at the arena. the show. I'm glad freshly renovated Winnipeg Arena. "There was a big whiteout moments at the MTS Centre is opening so we 8, Jets Win Third and Final Avco Cup, May 20, 1979 at the game and early on the the arena over the years, won't have to sit through another The Jets won their third Avco Cup Championship, defeat- crowd was into it, but as the Jets but her favorite memory was concert in that barn. It's so poorly ing the Edmonton Oilers 7-3. The championship crowned started losing, people were get- Teemu Selanne's record-breaking designed." the Jets not only the best team in the 1978-1979 season, ting upset," said Berard. "I guess goal in 1993. The Winnipeg Arena hosts its but with their third Avco Cup, the best team in WHA his- the harsh reality of losing the "I swear, the building was shak- last major event Nov. 6, when the tory. First Moose Game, Oct. 11, 1996 team was setting in." ing it was so loud," said Johnson. Manitoba Moose play their final The arena was home to the "The cheering didn't stop for 15 game against the Utah Grizzlies, The Manitoba Moose made their first appearance at the Winnipeg Jets for 24 years. The minutes. I had never heard the making way for the grand open- arena, losing 1-0 to the Las Vegas Thunder before 10, 949 curious fans. team played in two different arena that loud before or since ing of the MTS Centre ten nights Jets Final Game, April 28, 1996 leagues; the WHA and the NHL, that night. It was amazing." later with the Northern Lights, The Anal Jets game was a 4-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, providing excitement that hasn't Of course, the arena wasn't just Northern Stars concert. ending the playoff series and 24 years of Jets hockey. After been matched since they moved for hockey games; many memo- the game, the players retuned to the ice for one final salute to Phoenix in 1996. rable concerts came through to the more than 15,000 fans in attendance. Former concession worker at town over the years as well. RRC the arena, Andrea Johnson said student Kevin Shole said that a there were many disappointing recent Metallica concert was one THE PROJECTOR I NOVEMBER 8, 2004 15

Students miss NHL gambling HIFTHEPIIESSBE...

BY JUSTEN VOGT bet on, such as rugby and was on. I usually bet $5 they will settle. I think the soccer, but there has not once every two weeks, owners should get a cap Fitting he NHL lockout is been much interest in any and I'd probably play to make the league fairer," hurting gambling of the alternative sports. more if I could bet on he said. - a pastime enjoyed end to T "Nothing attracts sports hockey," he said. The profits that the by many students. gamblers in Manitoba like "I think the NHL owners provincial government Gamblers are betting less, 86-year which is costing retailers hockey does and you just need to get a cap because usually receives from and the province millions can't replace hockey. The they need to find some- Sports-Select reached $6 in potential revenue. CFL is winding down, and thing that works for all the million last year, accord- curse With no hockey games with baseball being over, teams in the league. A sys- ing to reports,. The money being played, sellers of it's probably going to get tem kind of like the NFL is used to support health Sports-Select tickets have worse before it gets bet- style arrangement would care programs, social ser- CHAD SCARSBROOK Columnist already begun to see a ter," Buchanan said. be the best." vices, and education. sharp decrease in revenue Jeremy Rivard, a stu- RRC student Kevin Without hockey, which he Boston Red Sox are world compared to this time last dent at the Princess Street Julius said that he hasn't makes up the major- champions!"Those are probably seven words you thought you'd never hear. Can year, according to Todd campus, said the lockout really bet on hockey all ity of sports betting in T you believe it? The BoSox, who hadn't won a World has forced him to either that much but would con- Manitoba, according to Buchanan, store manager Series since 1918, swept the St. Louis Cardinals to bet on football instead sider it if the season were of the Ox at Red Rivers officials, that number will win baseball's biggest prize. of hockey, or gamble on to start again. College's Notre Dame largely decline. How fitting was this postseason for long-suffer- poker rather than playing "I'm not impressed with campus. ing Red Sox fans? David Ortiz started it off in the Sports-Select all together. the league or the players, Buchanan said that division series when he almost single-handedly "I would bet more on but I think they will get Sport-Select is trying to defeated the Anaheim Angels. He hit .545 during Sports-Select if hockey the playoffs in. I think offer different sports to the series, including a walk-of fhome run in the bottom of the tenth inning to clinch it. The Sox moved onto the American League Championship Series against the hated New York Yankees and quickly lost the first three games. Many fans believed it was only a matter of time before the Yankees, 26 championships and counting, would put away the suddenly lifeless Beantowners. But Boston refused to give up. They were even down to their last three outs in game four before an Ortiz blast won it in the 12th. That was one of two blown saves for Mariano Rivera in the series, a man who shut the door against Boston for so many years. Not this year. How fitting. - Boston won the next three games, including a 10-3 blowout in game seven - redemption for so many years of Yankee dominance. Ortiz led the way once again with three homers and 11 RBI, and won series MVP honours. Sox closer Keith

PHOTO I LINDSAY WINTER Foulke was lights out, pitching six innings of shut- out ball in total. If the Sox were finally going to beat the Yankees, could it have been scripted any better? Just when it looked like the BoSox would shrivel up and die, they turned it around. New York still doesn't know Let the music move you. what hit them. No team had ever come back from a 0-3 deficit in baseball history. Not until this year. How fit- ting. The "evil empire" was dead. The cocky smirk on Derek Jeter's face early in the series was replaced with a look of astonishment at the end. Boston never really worked up a sweat in the World Series, winning in an anti-climactic four games. The Cardinals, who won a Major League best 105 games during the regular season, were clearly outmatched from start to finish. Boston's final three starting pitchers in the series, Curt Schilling, Pedro Martinez, and Derek Lowe, did not allow an earned run in 20 innings of work. The vaunted Cardinals bats of Albert Pujols, Scott Rolen, Jim Edmonds, and Larry Walker were shut down. The Red Sox finished the post-season winning their final eight games, another feat no other team has accomplished in league history. They won their first championship in 86 years under a rare lunar eclipse. The stars were aligned. This was a team of destiny. How fitting. •ommentary updates

LISTEN TO THE the TOSS LEA WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA I 949-3999 I WWW.WSO.MB.CA WEDNESDAYS 7PM KICK 92.9 FM THE PROJECTOR I NOVEMBER 8, 2004 16 culture SA planning student Mexico trip

BY JENNA KHAN therefore more expensive, Blatherwick said they've to RRC students and are according to SA program gone to Puerto Vallarta and open to friends or signifi- andy beaches, sway- co-orindator Michael Acapulco in past years but cant others. However, spots ing palm trees, and Blatherwick. All packages have found that Mazatlan on each trip are limited and shimmering sunlight must add an extra $189 for is the most affordable and are available on a first come, - what better way to spend departure fees. that you can easily eat and first serve basis. your spring vacation? The Students' Association is For Blatherwick, the trip's drink there for a couple Prices will be increas- gearing up for their annual organizer, this will be his hundred dollars. ing from November to spring break trip to Mexico fourth trip with the SA. He "It's great for going out December, so Blatherwick and is offering two sepa- said he goes as a tour guide and exploring the city, recommends signing up rate trips this year; one in and organizes group activi- and trying different res- as early as possible. The February and one in March ties. Group outings include taurants - that's the best deadline is Dec. 10, 2004 with Mazatlan as the desti- trips to the lighthouse, part of Mazatlan," said and a deposit is required. nation. deep-sea fishing, surfing, a Blatherwick. Sign up is in room DM20 Students who attend will tour of the Cathedral down- Vice president of stu- at the Notre Dame campus be staying at the Howard town, and the most popular dent affairs, Shauna Grant, or P110 at the Princess Johnson Resort. The first part - the booze cruise. attended the trip last year campus. trip will be Feb. 12-19 with Blatherwick said it's up and said it was an excellent Blatherwick said it's a rates starting at $899 for a to students if they wish to experience. great chance to get out, four-person room. The sec- participate. "It's a blast; it's so crazy! have a good time, and ond trip will happen March "I basically just organize We went down during attend some crazy parties. 5-13 and starts at $799. The the activities and the stu- American spring break so "Bars in Mexico make prices increase with fewer dents can come along. Or it was packed and the bars parties in Winnipeg look people to a room. they can sit on the beach were insane. It's just so like a kiddy daycare," he The March trip costs less every day if they want. It's much fun, I highly recom- said. because February is prime their vacation, so everything mend it," she said. vacation season and is is up to them," he said. The trips are not limited Historic hotel celebrates 90 years

BY CHRISTA MARIASH hosting tourists, wedding recep- tional element. The evening will employees and participants in Paulette LaFortune, promoter tions, and anniversaries. include a history lesson, Through weddings, anniversaries, and for the Regal Beagle Open Mic he Ramada Marlborough The celebration will start with the Years With the Marlborough, graduation celebrations are Night wants the event to cel- Hotel has been welcom- a reenactment of the ribbon a collection of local and interna- encouraged to share stories, ebrate the hotel and its history. ing guests through its T cutting ceremony from 90 years tional news highlights compiled photos, and memorabilia from "We're inviting people to sing doors for years - 90 years to be ago. by Roger Currie, a local news exact - and during the week of the past. songs, perform spoken word, or Nov. 14 there will be events and Wendy Hart, events planner broadcaster and writer. There will be an Open Mic comedy in relation to Winnipeg's festivities to honour the hotel on for the hotel's birthday, encour- A visual display, 90 Years of Music Marathon to continue the history and the hotel," said its birthday. ages Winnipeggers to join in the Change, will end the evening of celebration on the Wednesday Lafortune. "The event is basically The hotel, a staple of Winnipeg excitement. celebration. (Nov. 17) from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. to say thanks for being around history, is at the edge of the "Anyone is welcome to take The master of ceremonies for at the Regal Beagle, the English- so long and thanks for the local Exchange District on Smith part in the ribbon cutting cer- the event will be Lee Major, the style pub located downstairs in music scene." Street, and first opened its doors emony," said Hart. legendary radio and TV person- the hotel. in 1914. * Later, at a private gala, invited ality. Musicians, songwriters, spo- The birthday celebrations will guests will sample the hotel's On Monday, Nov. 15th at 7: ken word artists, and comedians be the culmination of years of fine cuisine, and enjoy live music 00 p.m., a birthday party will be will provide entertainment, and history that include fine dining, with the George Reznik Trio. held for people with past con- local musician Michael Cook live music, weekend getaways, There will also be an educa- nections with the hotel. Former will host Good food, fair prices

BY JUSTEN VOGT something to suite most everyone's with the other ingredients. tastes. The casually dressed waitress My gyro and drink came to a rea- ast service, friendly staff, family was friendly, attentive and quick to sonable $5.69 after taxes. I found food, and Kramer? That's what refill my iced tea, which came with the prices to be relatively average greeted me when i took a jaunt a F free refills. but suitable for the quality and block down from the campus to check I was in the mood for something quantity of food being offered. Four out the Princess Street Grill. relatively light and the gyro sounded chicken fingers are $4.99 and a full Walking inside, you immediately appetizing. pound of chicken wings are $6.99. notice a portrait of Seinfeld's loveable My food was served in fewer than The clubhouse is $5.25 and $8.25 neighbor Kramer, mounted on the far ten minutes after ordering and the for the platter, and a hamburger wall, along with some exquisite local gyro was loaded with fresh ingredients will run you $3.29 plus taxes, of art displayed around the restaurant. and garnished with parsley making it course. A clean but dull brown carpet covers aesthetically appealing to the palette. The daily breakfast special is the dining area that is open and offers The gyro's thick pita bread had a $3.49, which includes two eggs, plenty of tables for ample seating. wonderfully spongy and chewy tex- choice of bacon, ham, or sausage, The atmosphere is quaint and ture that complemented nicely with hashbrowns, and toast. relaxed, and the front windows, over the firm tomatoes that were remark- Of particular interest to those looking Princess Street offer plenty of ably ripe and juicy. The onions were individuals looking to capitalize natural lighting as well as scenery for fresh and crisp, with a strong sharp on their status as students, the those who enjoy people-watching. flavor but were cut too thick for my Princess Grill offers a free soft drink The top 40 music played is lively and taste. The large quantity of meat or coffee to those students who set at a reasonable decibel for those stuffed inside the gyro was thinly purchase a platter meal. who want to drink coffee and chat. sliced, tender and savory. Looking over the menu, the selec- PHOTO I JUSTEN VOGT The gyro's sauce was tart, and tangy tion is pleasantly varied and offers The Princess Grill is located in the Exchange and blended the flavors together well

THE PROJECTOR I NOVEMBER 8, 2004 17 Grad publishes book

from the creative communi- care. Both Hodges and Oreo Society because they're the cations program last year. make recommendations biggest. If I had more time, en former "It's been a long process." and provide background to I'd volunteer." Red River Hodges, who was also everything dog related. Aileen White, manager of College stu- the vice-president of the "It's the first book with public relations and mar- dent Sarah Hodges Princess Street campus, a local focus. You can find started working on a keting for the Winnipeg term project last year started working on the information in any dog Humane Society, says the she had no idea it book over a year ago foi'her books, but they don't tell shelter relies on donations would lead to a best Independent Professional you about Winnipeg," says to keep going. selling book. Project, a required year-long Hodges. "Everything in "When you have some- But that's exactly assignment. my book, you can find in body like Sarah, who cares what happened. A self-professed dog lover, Winnipeg." so much, we need that to The 22-year- Hodges wanted to work on Hodges, who lost Oreo to keep going. It's so power- old is celebrating something where she could cancer last March, is also a ful...the emotional impact the success for combine her passion for supporter of animal chari- on our lives (the staff) is her first pub- writing with layout design ties. All net proceeds from huge," says White, who's lished book, skills. And she wanted to do the book go to the Winnipeg worked at the shelter for Wagging Around it with her best friend, Oreo, Humane Society. two years. Winnipeg: A a Shetland sheepdog. "It's self-published. That "We need people like dog's guide to The result is a colorful 60- way more of the money goes Sarah. Her generos- healthy city liv- page handbook made for to the Humane Society," ity for picking the Winnipeg ing. The book Winnipeg dog-lovers and says Hodges, adding it was Humane Society—I don't is currently on the McNally their favorite furry friends. her plan to help out a char- know how to describe how Robinson's best seller list. The user-friendly book ity from the beginning. wonderful it is. It is beyond "It's exciting," says has three sections including, "I wanted to work with a heart-warming." Hodges, who graduated parks, sports, and holistic shelter. I chose the Humane MAKE NUR DREAMS II MITI... Book triple threat of + GREAT FLIGHTS + GREAT FLIGHTS ( London $569) ( Victoria $176*)

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Van Halen a fitting finale for the Arena Concert rocks hard one last time

BY DAVIDE CAPONE playing I was running to my per- drum solo that I can only describe came back on stage and started The set ended with Right Now fect seats, located inside the stage, as epic. When he was done and performing The Seventh Seal. with an updated music video Van Halen and the significance of what I was the rest of the band came back This is the part that really made playing on the giant screen in the Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004. seeing hit me: This is the last on stage and you could see even the concert the most memorable. background. The band played the Winnipeg Arena show I'll be seeing at the Arena, they were in awe of Alex's perfor- Sammy climbed down into the song flawlessly; the song exactly and even more so I'm watching mance. The band got right back pit were I was standing and stood matching the video, which ended he ultimate happy ending has to be when a story's a guitar god, Eddie Van Halen, right beside me and I had my with the screen reading "Right T main character goes back the man who inspired arm around him and Now Van Halen is Kicking Ass to his roots to live out his final me to pick up the sang with him. in Winnipeg," which brought days. instrument, was Singing Winnipeggers to their feet. The Winnipeg Arena had that playing ten with The band left the stage, and just ultimate happy ending on Oct. 30, feet away from Sammy like every band came out for an when it went back to its roots and me. This was Hagar encore. They slammed through had one of rock's all time party everything I was defi- the two David Lee Roth era songs, bands Van Halen bring it down could ask for. nitely a You Really Got Me and Panama, one last time. The band dream and ended it off with their power Sure its terribly out of date, past ripped into come ballad When It's Love. it's prime, and on its last breaths, their second true. Walking to the exit after the the Winnipeg Arena sure knew song Runaround, Then came show, I just had to take a good how to rock. What more could and this really got the the moment every look around. Sure the acoustics you want for the last Arena show crowd going. Everyone was sing- Halen fan waits for. Eddie's solo. were sub par at best but on any into their set play- then a band that's signature song, ing the chorus, making the sig- Eddie performed a 15 minute given night that arena could real- ing Top of the World, was the song our beloved, and nature circular motion with their solo, showing us why he is con- ly rock. Whether it was my first Unchained and Why Can't dearly departed Winnipeg Jets fists. Sammy was really working sidered one of the best of all show at 12-years-old seeing Ozzy This Be Love. skated on to the ice to for so many the crowd, and signed anything time. Eddie just played around Osbourne or the night when I saw Sammy did his solo bit. He sang seasons? he was handed. Halen was on being his innovated self, and then Van Halen, the arena has left me Eagles Fly and I Can't Drive 55. Let The band opened up with the stage doing what they do best, brought the solo to its climax with with a bunch of memories, and I me tell you he can still belt out a Jets theme song Jump, to a roar- having a great time. his signature guitar masterpiece bid it a fond farewell. song like it was 1986. The band ing response. As the song started Alex Van Halen broke into a Eruption.

■ amusing on the verge of success

Muse Thursday, Oct. 28 Burton Cummings Theatre

voice, often compared to of songs from all of their albums with a Radiohead's Thom Yorke, larger fraction being dedicated to their never faltered with his most recent. BY DOUG DARLING recording-perfect vibrato Powerhouse tunes such as Hysteria and chilling falsetto. and The Small Print were met with alent was the theme at the Muse concert. With only 750 people at The black-clad front man played equally impressive light sequences for a T the Burton Cummings Theatre on incredibly complicated guitar lines with full overload of the senses. Oct. 28, the next-to-unknown three-piece complete ease, and performed some of The night was matched with pas-

ensemble played like they were perform- the most tasteful tapping routines that sionately fervent songs such as Rules . ing for a much larger audience - an audi- would even make Joe Satriani raise an of Secrecy and Sunburn that grew from ence they're used to playing to. eyebrow or two. complete minimalism to haunting cli- Overseas the British trio is no secret, as Bellamy's graceful keyboard abilities maxes and filled the hall with resonant all three of their albums have garnered reflected those of a world-renowned beauty. platinum sales. Only until their latest concert pianist. His talent really hit its The songs were littered with influences release, Absolution, have Muse begun to full potential during Butterflies and from all over the time spectrum. Classical make some North American headway. Hurricanes in his 18th century-style progressions from the pages of Debussy Local advertising for the show (if there solo, thick with fast paced arpeggios and Chopin surfaced, with late-Beatles was any at all) was so minimal that and dynamic control that every piano resolutions and the chugging power- maybe the group should have been sur- instructor wants from their students. chords of Faith No More. prised that 750 people showed up. But, Bass player and singer Chris I believe it will only be a matter of time regardless of attendance the group gave Wolstenhome engrained the 16th notes before everyone discovers Muse's inargu- a memorable and emotionally powerful into my mind with his incredibly quick able talents. performance. fingers, and drummer Dominic Howard So see them while you can, before they Singer, guitar player and keyboard displayed his chops and wonderfully become too famous and do what big acts player Matthew Bellamy crooned his way well-written beats. tend to do in Winnipeg: not come here. through songs from all three albums. His Their 70-minute set consisted of a mix 19 THE PROJECTOR I NOVEMBER 8, 2004 mus kicking my ass • blues

was like right out of including a ple, lovely version of "Nawlins" with Uncle Sweetheart You by "America's Guy sitting on the favourite ski white guy," Bob porch, stomping on Dylan. the wooden boards, Davis, clad old brown shoes preaching abdut slav- and a fishing sat on his almost SHAWNA FORESTER I Columnist ery, and singing the makeshift se The set added a blues. certain char the show - an old Davis' performance wooden ch a cinderblock, and I don't want Celine Dion defined intimacy. his guitars. in my stocking this Xmas Davis talked to the His wit eadpan humour gave audience, and com- the show elaxed vibe. The audi- ere's column you can clip out for mom and bined beautiful sto- ence s ed in awe of this old dad or grandma and grandpa. rytelling with music. south luesman, who just got up H Please don't buy me any more crappy He only worked with an ed with no show about it. CDs this Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanza/Winter two acoustic guitars, rytelling was an important Solstice! a harmonica, a banjo, ect of the show - a musical I squarely blame all the mall record store chains and his feet, but craft that is both rare and hard to and major record labels for all the crappy CDs music was d pull off. Usually employed by folk I receive each holiday season. Apparently their BY JEN ZORATTI ere was singers and camp fire musicians, a advertising works because I always end up with Much Music Dance Mix (insert year here) or some Guy Davis more e performer. spoken word story with an instru- Nov. 1, 2004 Davis gave us lyrically stunning mental background can make for other coaster I'll never listen to. Pyramid Cabaret vocals, in a voice so gritty and raw a very moving performance. Davis So the bottom line is - please don't buy me any that there is no doubt why he is shared a few beautiful tales with us, CDs this year! y name is Guy Davis, and called The Bluesman. including the gorgeous and power- I know you aren't going to listen, so I beg of you, I'm gonna play the blues "This song has a high BSQ. A high ful Sugarbelle Blue. just don't buy me the new Celine Dion record. M tonight." butt-shalcin' quotent," he said before Davis gave an utterly inspiring Some shameless clerk is going to chat you up Bluesman Guy Davis sat down on going into Gotta Get Up Outta Here. show, and it was truly a treasure. and you'll both comment on how cute the Anne his wooden chair, picked up his gui- Davis gave us meat and potatoes Davis gave us everything from the Geddes babies are on the cover. She'll say, "Your tar and his harmonica, and with his blues-rock; heavy on the harmoni- more complex funk-inspired blues daughter would love this! It's #5 on the charts." foot stomping gave 60 Winnipeggers ca, the guitar, the rhythm, and the to the stripped down, harmonica I thought that bitch retired from making music, an authentic Deep South, all- women who have done him wrong. only sing-alongs; a true master of is what I will say Christmas morning. I will then American blues show. Davis also charined the audience his craft. head back to HMV on Dec. 29 (because they don't The charming show had stories, with some darling acoustic bal- take returns during boxing week), and return the singing and dancing, and the feel lads. He sweetly sang love songs, CD. The clerk (undoubtedly some late twenty- something indie rocker who likes to shit on the world because he can't get a better job) will snicker and look condescendingly at me. I will attempt to look for a CD to exchange it for, and come up with nothing. Because apparently kids, HMV doesn't sell many CDs anymore. But if I want Celine Dion Live In Concert on DVD, I'm in luck. What's even worse than the dreaded adult contemporary CD is receiving the compilation CD. And for some reason it is always Much Music Dance Mix (insert year here). This begs the ques- tion mom - have you ever in your life seen me dance once? WIN No. And if I have, I was probably mind-numb- ingly drunk and at some shitty Canad Inn bar, and chances are YOU WEREN'T INVITED. In fact, I only know of one guy who enjoys Much Music Dance Mix (insert year here). He listened to it in his truck on some ill-fated date back when I was 17. Couple that musical choice with his Ricky Tickets for you and 6 friends to see Martin shirt and pimping bling-bling Star of David chain, and there never was date number two. That may also be the reason I stopped sneaking in and getting mind-numbingly drunk at Canad Inn THE TRAGICALLY HIP bars. Disclaimer: I was only a kid and I didn't know any better than to get into loud trucks with boys on November 23, 2004 who have bad taste in music. And no I wasn't from in the MTS Box at MTS Centre the rural Manitoba unfortunately, because that would make it OK. Please keep Can Con out of stocking too. The Play Tragically Hip Trivia on mts.ca/thehip or cool Canadian content can be found at HMV or text "Hip 2 Win" to short code HIP1 (4471) to enter Best Buy. You will, however, get side-tracked by the new Great Big Sea record, or the Swollen Members CD. You think Arts & Crafts is a hobby store, not a cool record label. You tell people I sell vinyl when they ask what I do at Endearing Records. mts.ca MTS® Buy me a gift certificate this year mom. Send cash. Buy me socks. Please.

MTS design mark is a registered trademark of Manitoba Telecom Services Inc., used under license. For full contest details, visit mts.ca atre THE PROJECTOR I NOVEMBER 8,2004 Rent not worth Play not all about hockey

BY HEATHER STEELE star. mances she's ever seen. Irene Poole played Donna, Although the entire play rairie Theatre Exchange the single-mother to her takes place in a hockey ,arena has just rapped up their less-than-talented young son setting (the set didn't change at 17-day run of the sea- P Matthew. Both actors had all) the audience required no son's first play, Hockey Mom, worked together before, which Hockey Dad. hockey knowledge to appreci- may have explained their great The comedy was about two ate the play. onstage chemistry. middle-aged single parents One concern was when the Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad who meet at the rink while light, funny story line took was written by Cape Breton attending their sons' hockey a very abrupt turn by intro- native Michael Melski. The 35- game. As the hockey season ducing the serious issue of year-old writer and filmmaker continues a romance sparks domestic abuse. But, although told PTE that he still aspires to between them. I questioned the sudden intro- play in the NHL one day. Serious issues were duction of such a compelling But viewers didn't need to addressed, but the com- topic, I felt the play recovered share Melski's obsession with edy had the audience laughing well and maintained the come- the sport to appreciate his play. throughout the majority of the dic tone. My mother, who was skeptical performance. Next in line for the PTE is of the theme, was concerned Experienced performer Unity, written by Kevin Kerr she wouldn't understand it. David Ferry played a mid- and deals with the Spanish But if the incessant laughter dle-aged single dad who is flu epidemic during the First coming from her chair was any obsessed with the idea that his World War. Unity runs from indication of what she thought, overweight, eight-year-old son Nov. 18 to Dec. 5. Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad was a month's pay will one day be an NHL hockey among the funniest perfor-

BY LINDSAY PAYETTE locked out of the apartment on Christmas Eve. or a successful Broadway On New Year's Eve, they musical, Rent didn't live attempt to break into the apart- up to its reputation. F ment block. Over the course of Revisit childhood with Unlike most other musicals, the next year, all the couples there was no introduction to break up, someone dies, and the two and a half hour perfor- they almost all get back together Beauty & the Beast mance. One minute the stage again. was empty, and the next a group Beauty and the Beast However, not every aspect of of ten to 15 people ran on to Pantages Playhouse Theatre Jonathon Larson's musical was r s . stage and broke into song, leav- Nov. 2 to Nov. 28 bad. otts ing the audience little time to Collins (Marcus Paul James) and Chip, an quiet down. BY SHANNON MARTIN and Mrs. Jefferson (LaDonna ncomfortably As for the choreography - well Burns) had voices strong close mother and on there wasn't much. The most nnipeggers don't have to enough to send chills up the duo. complicated dancing involved o to New York this winter audiences' spines. Maureen or a taste of Broadway. The theatrical part of the the tango and a few group sways gWf (Ava) provided comedic relief Disney's 1991 classic Beauty and musical is seamless, save for some from side to side. with her performance of Over the Beast has taken over the Pantages audio problems, which may be blamed Possibly one of the biggest the Moon and was successful Playhouse Theatre for the next month, and on opening night glitches—the mics kept disappointments was not all in getting the audience to moo is sure to please any avid theatre-goer. popping during intense singing solos, for of the music was original. with her. But for those of us who grew up singing along example. Childhood songs like Rain, Rain, In its simplicity, the stage to the VHS, be warned, you may not have the Gaston, played by Peter Huck, gives one of Go Away and Rudolph the Red- was phenomenal. It featured an same butterfly feelings watching the musical on the best performances, often stealing the show Nosed Reindeer were used. The apartment building backdrop, stage—unless you still sleep on Minnie Mouse with his crooked, cocky smile, and his constant music was also over-powering, a ladder strewn with Christmas bed sheets, and carry a Hello Kitty lunchbox. flexing and inappropriate posing, resembling which made vocals difficult to lights, along with a table and All of the familiar characters are here; they're the spiky-haired guy at the bar who grinds a hear and hard to understand. a few chairs. It captured the just more generic than you may remember. little too close for comfort. The worst thing about Rent essence of a New York street There's book nerd and adventure seeker Belle, Mairi Babb, who plays Beauty, is also terrific; was that the songs consumed effortlessly. who makes her small French town uneasy she becomes the character from the movie, liv- the entire performance. The The musical made the nor- because of her peculiar reading habit; her ing out every little girl's fantasy. But just when lack of dialogue , made the story mally traumatic situation (the eccentric yet dedicated inventor father, crazy you think she may be a modern day example for very hard to follow. fact that almost everyone has ol' Maurice; alpha-male Gaston, who gets his young women (she talks back to Gaston and the For those of you who don't AIDS) entertaining to watch. kicks drinking beer, hunting, and hanging out Beast when they attempt to dominate her), she know the story; with the help From Angel, the drag queen, to with ditzy triplets; and the Beast, a misunder- throws it away for happily ever after. of his father-in-law, Benny buys • • Mimi, the stripper, the audience stood monster, who cast under a spell, must But who can blame her? With all the craziness the apartment block that is was laughing throughout both learn a lesson in not judging people by their rolling around the enchanted forest, it would be home to ex-roommates Roger acts. appearances. pretty hard not to fall for a beast turned prince. and Mark, and the lot next door, Unfortunately for the audi- And don't forget the Beast's entourage of life- And it's a fairy tale. When the lights go down which the homeless inhabit. ence, overall, Rent did not live size utensils, including Lumiere, an undersexed in the theatre, just pretend you're eight years Mark's former lover-turned-les- up to its acclaim. candlestick; Cogsworth, an uptight clock; and old again. It'll be more fun, trust me. bian, Maureen, performs a skit in protest and gets everyone e r S contact editsr@theprojector•Cail THE PROJECTOR I NOVEMBER 8,2004 21 atre

Musical hopes to influence shoppers Local activist presents A Christmas Karl

BY ALAN MACKENZIE gifts without having to enter end the consumption-oriented "I'm a campaigner," says in Steinbach. Over 200 people overcrowded shopping malls or ways of her shopaholic mother Enns. "I'm message-oriented. I attended the premiere on Oct. ocal activist turned pro- spend much money. (Kim Brown). needed to find someone story- 30 and gave the show an enthu- ducer Aiden Enns has Enns made headlines during Enns, a former editor for oriented to make this happen. siastic response. Ligh hopes for a musical last year's Christmas shopping "I told him I wanted a show Enns hopes audiences will that recently had its world pre- season when he was kicked that is, first, entertaining, and, walk away with a better appre- miere in Winnipeg. out of two local shopping malls second, getting out an anti- ciation for the religious holiday. He sees it playing in every for singing anti-consumerist corporate, capitalist message," "I'm not anti-Christmas," says major city in Canada and the I just want versions of popular Christmas he said. Enns. "I'm pro-Christmas. I just U.S. and changing the way songs. it to be a "And I think he succeeded." want it to be a celebration — not North Americans celebrate the "For this year I wanted to Enns already has offers from a greed fest." holidays. celebration mess with the activist formula," Saskatchewan, Ontario, and A Christmas Karl has a free Enns commissioned A he says, adding that entertain- Oregon to stage A Christmas admission, but donations are Christmas Karl specifically - not a greed ment can work as a vehicle to Karl next year. accepted to cover expenses. for Buy Nothing Christmas, deliver his message. fest." He says he hopes to tour the Other performances include an initiative he co-founded in A Christmas Karl, written by musical. Friday Nov. 12 at the St. Ignatius Vancouver in 2000, and he says 1 1 local playwright Scott Douglas, ALDEN ENNS , "I'd love to hop in a bus and Church, located at 255 Stafford he wants the play to be more follows a teenage activist named show it 20 to 30 times over the Street. than just entertaining. Chase (Janice Folkerts) who, season." The Buy Nothing Christmas Adbusters magazine, called along with her boyfriend Simon For now, A Christmas Karl has website offers tips on how to Douglas after seeing some of (Brent Hirose) and a homeless six shows in Winnipeg during celebrate the holidays and give his previous church and com- man named Karl (Enns), tries to munity stage work. the shopping-season and one

OPERATION RED NOSE CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY IN WINNIPEG Like many people, you may be celebrating by having a few drinks over the holidays. If you have your vehicle with you be responsible — don't drink and drive, Call Operation Red Nose Good message, not it 947 - NOSE (6673) Our volunteers will be dispatched to meet you - a driver and navigator will drive you to your destination in your own vehicle!! An escort vehicle will follow you to pick up so great theatre our volunteers at the end of the trip — it's just that easy!! Although this valuable service is provided free of charge, we do gratefully accept donations with all proceeds going to support amateur sport in Winnipeg. Host Organization DAYS OF OPERATION 9:00 .m to 3:00am But we get the message Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat

loud and clear 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 25 26 27 28 BY TRISH HOGUE music had to be stopped and the live keyboardist had to sing VOLUNTEERS he acting and the sing- aloud to get her going. The Red River College Students' Association is recruiting volunteers to do some driving ing are definitely not the for Operation Red Nose on Thursday, December 2 n1 — our opening night!! If you audience didn't seem to mind. would like to volunteer or need more information, please contact Ryan Mariani, T highlights of A Christmas The audience is made aware President, Students' Association or call the Red Nose office at 957-5071. Karl, but the message is power- of the message even before ful and relevant in today's con- (1/1) Manitoba sumer-driven society. the play begins. The program Pubik insurance explains the plot entirely, and Provincial Sponsor A Christmas Karl is about Chase, a feisty young activist makes no apologies for let- ting the audience know that A played by Janis Folkerts, who is desperately trying to convince Christmas Karl is just a tool to her shopaholic mom, Abby get across an anti-consumer- istm message. (Kim Brown), to stop buying by hort Christmas gifts. Because A Christmas Karl While protesting outside a is playing at various churches around Winnipeg, the set is supermarket, Chase meets a We're Passionate homeless man, Karl (Aiden very simple, and consists of nothing more than a material Enns) who claims to be an Future in Natural Health angel. Karl tells Chase she must backdrop with a few props. Despite the shortcomings of convince her mom not to buy "Our dynamic, ever-evolving curriculum poises us on the forefront of natural A Christmas Karl, I still walked anything for Christmas in order health care education in which patient-centered care, best practices, clinical away more aware of the stran- to save her soul. relevancy, and business acumen are interwoven to insure the success of This musical is not meant glehold our capitalist economy has on most of society, and our graduates." to be great theatre. Every — Rob Scott, DC, Dean of Northwestern College of Chiropractic song and every line is an anti- guilty because I am a part it. The message gets through consumerist statement, but lized that Northwestern would truly allow me to develop into the best loud and clear, and that was humour is used to get the point and doctor that I can be. Here I have the opportunity to learn how to across. the goal. It is worth seeing 'e for the entire patient." The play's plot is one-dimen- for a different perspective on Christmas. sional, and is not an important — Brad Woodle, chiropractic student aspect of the musical. This is why the dialogue, singing, and lyrics get away with being less NORTHWESTERN than stellar. In one awkward moment, Abby missed her HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY musical cue. The pre-recorded 2501 West 84th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431 (952) 888-4777, ext. 409 • www.nwhealth.edu

• THE PROJECTOR NOVEMBER 22 /ft< 8, 2004 Capturing a cult icon

BY RYAN HLADUN in any way they wanted. He was widely believed to be Jandek on Cornwood a social recluse who never really ***1/2 wanted to be famous, and some Cinematheque questioned whether he even Nov. 8-11 existed. Through many effec- tive interviews with magazine ery rarely is a music documentary uninterest- editors, music experts, and Ving - many musicians, it underground fans, the essence of would seem, lead extraordinarily Jandek is revealed. compelling lives. Generally To capture the surreal subject though, cinematic merit takes of the film, Friedrichs uses won- Film a Canadian gem a back seat in these films. Very derfully ambiguous shots over few are able to shock and inspire the testimonies, like close-ups of BY RYAN HLADUN leaves to London with her boy- sweat pants. at the same time. But for Jandek a bleeding brain or a crumbled, on Cornwood, when it's done to friend, Shane hits a downward With its group of small time stale muffin. The interviews Luck spiral driven by an uncontrol- players and their punchy near perfection, it rises above all *** others like it. themselves are beautifully com- lable gambling problem influ- dialogue, and Shane narrat- Chad Friedrichs' Jandek on posed, each in a different setting, Cinematheque enced by his money-grubbing ing the film, the style makes it Cornwood is a dream-like experi- which is rare in documentary Nov. 12-18 buddies. seem very much like a quaint ence. In his first film Friedrichs, filmmaking, and stimulating to The film is built around the Canadian version of Scorsese's s luck would have it, we're gracefully and beautifully unrav- see. Canada-Soviet Summit Series as Goodfellas. all Canadians. And as els the 30-year mystery of avant- If there was one problem with Shane and his friends continu- Luck is a simple film anadians, we cherish garde independent musician the film is was that it didn't quite hockey. So, when a Canadian ally lose and gain large amounts - it doesn't need a complicated Jandek. have enough information to flow film comes along surrounding of money betting on and then story. It's both funny and touch- Jandek has a cult of follow- flawlessly. Repetition occurred hockey, it's hard not to have a booking bets for the games of ing, and relatable. Who hasn't ers obsessed over his obscure when several interviews would soft spot for it. the series. ever felt like nothing is going sound and bizarre personality. say the same thing, which was Starring bright homegrown Shane gets caught up in debts their way? And even with its But throughout the existence of somewhat off-putting, but was talents Sarah Polley (Dawn with a couple of dangerous indi- simplicity, it manages to defeat his music, they never truly knew excused with each new intrigu- of the Dead, My Life Without viduals escalating his problem predictability, and be effectively who he was. He never made ing revelation. Me) and Luke Kirby (Mambo to a life and death situation. engaging in its plot twists. appearances or did interviews. Jandek on Cornwood tries hard Italiano), Luck is about the ups, Luck is a true Canadian But it's a shame that a great And his music seemed like it was not to be like every other rough downs, and unexpected twists movie. Aside from being clev- film like this can't get more played from a one-room shack. cut and grainy music documen- in life. erly written around the Summit attention in its own country. It's Whether it was the unusually tary out there, and succeeds Set in 1972, Kirby plays Shane, Series (one of the most impor- not right to only embrace those bland CD covers and ads he sent exceptionally. Its uncanny sub- a smart guy mixed up with a tant events in hockey history), who have made it down south out to record stores or how the ject is enough to make a capti- group of not-so-smart friends. it takes place in a small town, when there's an array of talent return address on his envelopes vating film on its own, but Jandek He's madly in love with his best and its characters are obviously still on our soil. It sure doesn't was from a manufacturing on Cornwood's director skillfully friend Margaret (Polley) who Canucks. Bill, the loan shark inspire hope for the countless company, Cornwood Industries, embodies his subject with lumi- is having trouble leaving her Shane runs into trouble with, directors, writers and actors Jandek's fans. cherished him nous pictures. boyfriend. wears a Team Canada jersey and wanting to find work here. When Margaret suddenly because they could interpret him

R COLLEGE OF AP D ARTS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY December 2004 Convocation Ceremony

Wednesday, December 8, 2004 7:30 p.m. — North Gymnasium, Notre Dame Campus If you have not received your Convocation information package in the mail, including your gown order form, by November 12th, contact one of the Student Service Centres (Notre Dame Campus, D101 or Princess Street Campus, P104) Convocation attire must be worn at the ceremony. THE PROJECTOR I NOVEMBER 8,2004 23 Godzilla

46 BY RYAN HLADUN

oo 16 he king of monsters is 50 this year, and to com- ° cut T memorate the event, the ► self-professed "leading author- ity on all things Godzilla" J.D. Lees is touring a festival of the best Godzilla films, making a stop at the Cinematheque Nov. 9 to 12. The futuristic Godzilla Vs. King Ghidorah (1991) will kick it off on Nov. 9; followed by the most recent battle with monster Mothra in Godzilla RYAN HLADUN Columnist Tokyo: SOS (2003) on Nov. 10; the classic battle of Godzilla again in the early '90s, Lees reviews, fiction, and product kids it's new and exciting. vs. King Kong (1962) on Nov. decided to put his interest information. There have been respecting the 11; and finally the original "But above all, it's family- to work and created a small 70 issues to date. friendly entertainment." Godzilla from 1954 on Nov. 12. screenwriter newsletter called G-Fan. He But Lees is most proud All four are rare 35mm prints. Lees is excited about the film took out an ad in a science of G-Fest, a convention he Lees, who will be introduc- festival. He said it's a chance fiction magazine to see if any- stages every year in Chicago. sat down to write a fea- ing the films, has been a die- to escape into fantasy, with one was interested, and was He said it draws over 1,300 ture length (100-page) hard fan of the classic Japanese outlandish monsters (three- amazed with what he found. participants, who come for script this summer. headed King Ghidorah, giant I series since he was young. "Surprisingly, I uncovered a lectures, films, contests, and Three months, several `As a kid, I was fascinated moth Mothra, super robot vast, diverse fandom, mostly socializing. Mechagodzilla, for example), shot nerves, four holes in by dinosaurs," said Lees, a made up of people like me, "It's become something that and in the newer ones, some my wall, and five busted Steinbach native. "One day who had never known other families return to year after keyboards later I found out good special effects. I saw Godzilla King of the Godzilla nuts existed," he said. year; more like a huge family "The four are a good repre- I have anger issues, and Monsters on TV. Here was a Interest grew, and now reunion," he said. "Godzilla is that it's a bitch getting ideas dinosaur in the modern world, sentation of the entire series of G-Fan's readership is about something that transcends down on paper. and I fell in love." twenty eight films," he said. "I 5,000, said Lees. The read- generations, because for some hope people will come to more It's been said that anyone With the series starting up ers contribute art, articles, of us it's nostalgia, but for the can write a script. It's a rea- than just one of them." son why screenwriters are the whipping boys of the IIIKO:11311:111 movie business. It's also why many screenwriters are Marrying Marto Winners bitter, jaded, individuals. Anyone CAN write script, Notre Pame F209 ant* Princess P407 but not everyone can do it well. TransCanada Pipeline Scholarship I sympathize with these Business Council of underappreciated, over- • Crystal Jurko Manitoba worked geniuses of the movie business. Writing a • Daryl! Boulanger • Chad Audy smart, compelling movie is • Susan Gandier • Vernon Bruce extremely difficult. • Darryl Boulanger I am in awe of great minds • Kim Fiddler like Welles, Kurosawa, Bergman, and Kubrick, who Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Foundation • Robert Frampton can produce masterpieces • Lennon Harder one after the other, both • Chad Audy • Derek Holland writing and directing them. • Clarence Mason But directing is the easy • Jonathon McKenzie part - writing is a night- up coming awards with deadline dates are: • Brian Miller mare. I thought I had an amaz- • Jonathon Monkman • Gil Purcell Memorial Journalism Scholarship - • Clifford Morrisseau ing idea. It was loosely November 15 based on my life because • Blair Petrowski • they say the best writing Hannah (Nancy) Boon Bursary - January 15 • Maxine Richard comes from what you know. • Sibyl McKay Inkster Bursary - January 15 • Nicole Rieu The problem was not every- • Royal Bank Native Students Awards Program • Rosanne Ross thing in my head would - January 31 make a good movie. When I tried to put it to paper it was too broad and I couldn't keep it interesting We would like to welcome Aboriginal Elder, Mae Louise Campbell. She is located in and include everything I felt F209 at the Notre Dame Campus most Mondays and Tuesdays. She brings a wealth of was important. And I found out that some knowledge in Traditional Teachings to the College. people have a knack for Upcoming events in F209 writing dialogue, and I'm not one of them. Circle of Voices meeting Wednesday November 10, 12-1 I decided there was no George Hicks, Speaker of the House Wednesday November 17, 12-1 way I was writing 100 pages. Instead, I pulled a decent Potluck Feast Wednesday November 24, 12-1 15-pager out of nowhere, Aboriginal Craft Friday November 26, 12-1 and am in the process of directing it - the easy job (and most glorious). I figure I'd rather have conflicts with other people Students Get tO 'maw your suPPOrts art services at Notre than my own head. Pame F209 ant) Princess P407 Check our website for more events and information at http://www.rrc.mb.ca/aboriginalcentre/ 4.4 • vo, 4

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