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Editor-in-Chief Jillian Brown news briefs [email protected] RRC Security- Dealing with road rage The state-of-the-facility consists of a five-room complex that has three laboratories, advanced News Editor First, pay attention to your driving. This means equipment, and two production rooms, one of Mike Uhrich no talking on your cell phone. Keep to the right which is a self-contained solid dosage form manu- [email protected] when driving at the speed limit or below. Avoid facturing area. tailgating, flashing your headlights, or cutting This facility will be home to an array of new other people off and always use your signals and pharmaceutical training programs to be offered at Entertainment Editor be courteous. the college's Notre Dame campus. Jen Zoratti If you become a victim of road rage or if some- "These programs are designed to give RRC [email protected] one is acting aggressively towards you, avoid eye students valuable hands-on experience, which is contact. If they approach your vehicle acting not the norm elsewhere," says Dr. Michael West, aggressively, drive away if you can. Do not leave coordinator of the life sciences and biotechnology Layout/Photo Editor the relative safety of your vehicle, or issue or training programs at the college. "As well, this is Grant Burr respond to visual or verbal taunts. Finally, try to the most complete suite of pharmaceutical train- [email protected] obtain a description of the vehicle and occupants ing programs in Canada." including the license plate number. The Manitoban government contributed $3.25 million towards the facility and the development Layout/Photo Editor New Biotech program of the programs. Justen Vogt Three of these programs launched last fall, and [email protected] Red River College unveiled its brand new $2 the others are expected to be up and running later million biotechnology facility late last month. on this year.

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news from the No Pro olems Paying for Printing

BY JAMES TURNER courses in which credits weren't system. common for this to happen. campus have been accused in issued properly," he said, "but Still, DiUbaldo says that he (They) were using straws and the past of using issues of the No problem they were fixed quickly." still wants student input on doing it constantly." projector and other objects to paying for print DiUbaldo credits at least the issue. LaPlume says that he caught stuff the pool table pockets in some of the initial success to "The more feedback we get, wind of the thefts when he order to play for free. If you haven't noticed that the cooperation between the the better service it will be," would come to the campus and However, unlike at Notre you're now being charged for RRCSA and the college on the he said. find a dirty play table and little Dame, where students have using RRC computer printing issue. Representatives from the cash in the coin box. access to a number of such services, then you're just like college attended a recent meet- Foosball Fraud "I'm not there to lose money," amusements, the removal of everyone else. ing of the Student Advisory he said, adding that students the foosball table leaves Princess After a shaky beginning that Board to present a report on The RRCSA has removed the should be more aware that the Street students with virtually no left many students (and staff) Equitrac's progress. foosball table from the Princess theft ensures that the RRCSA similar entertainment options. in the dark as to how the new Another factor that DiUbaldo Street campus after students loses its cut of any profit from DiUbaldo, says that the Equitrac printing scheme would says is helping the program were caught using coffee stir the machine as well. removal of the machine was eventually work, the system has along is the fact that people can sticks to steal credits from the The machine has been strictly a business decision by been deployed with very few no longer walk in off the street machines. replaced at the Notre Dame Premiere Amusements, and headaches for all involved. and use the college's printing The machine, which was campus, which, according to that the RRCSA is actively Matt DiUbaldo, Students' resources. Now you now need owned and maintained LaPlume, will be no bastion of looking for alternatives. Asscotiations vice president a valid student or staff ID in by Winnipeg's Premier virtue either. "They gave us a couple of says that the situation has been order to make prints. Amusements, was always a "We had a problem at Notre weeks notice," he said, "but "surprisingly quiet" since it was Of the ten students randomly target for thieves, says company Dame as well," he said. "We they said that they weren't in put in place by the administra- surveyed by the projector, not spokesman Dennis LaPlume. had to put up signs that say 'if business to lose money...If we tion in January. one could name any specific "More than once they were you play, you gotta pay." can find a glass top foosball "There were a couple of problem they had with the new caught," he said. "It was fairly Students at the Notre Dame table, then we'll put it in."

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Jeff Zabudsky couldn't have practical and useable educa- be used to ensure students Two Hundred Thousand DOLLARS asked for a better finish to tion for its students. are able to succeed via tech- CanWest Global Foundaio Red River College's Princess "There are many great nology upgrading and other Street Campus Capital projects in the works," said- enhancements to the Princess Campaign. Asper. Street campus. PHOTO I BROOK JONES Zabudsky, who became Zabudsky was pleased with Many of the planned president of RRC in 2004, the people in attendance improvements include the IS YOUR BIRTHDAY IN JANUARY? was ecstatic when Gail Asper, at the reception held at the John and Bonnie Buhler First January-born RRC student to e-mail us wins Taste-the- president of the CanWest Princess Street campus. The Learning Commons, the World "all-you-can-eat" buffet for two ($30 value) plus $25 Global Foundation, pre- reception was held to honour Richardson Illustration betting voucher to spend in our Las Vegas-style big-screen sented him and the Princess the many private donors of Studio, the Loewen Atrium, horseplaying area at Assiniboia Downs. Five others win $10 Street Campus Campaign this particular RRC fundrais- the CanWest Global betting vouchers. contests(@,assiniboiadowns.com. Cabinet with a cheque in the ing campaign. Television Studio, the Fitness Watch this space each issue for new birthday months amount of $200,000. For RRC, the financial Exchange, and a series of "There are many things contributions from the busi- scholarships and bursary PRAYER ROOM AT NOTRE DAME CAMPUS on the horizon for Red River ness community are helping endowments. College," said President to not only expand the exist- Rex Masesar, RRCSA presi- We are pleased to announce that the Notre Dame Campus has a new "PRAYER ROOM" in Room A2-33. This prayer room has Zabudsky. "Today is a spring ing college facilities but are dent, and Matt DiUbaldo, been in process for quite some time and is now open and board for the future." also helping to establish the vice-president Princess Street available to both staff and students. It is open from 6:00 a.m. to RRC's Princess Street college as a truly provincial campus, are pleased with 9:00 p.m. People of all spiritual paths, cultures and Campus Capital Campaign, educational institution. the fact that 97 per cent of traditions are welcome. which included many in-kind RRC Creative Arts chair, graduates from the college gifts, ran from November Graham Thomson, says that continue to live and work in The PRAYER ROOM will be used for "silent prayer, meditation 2003 to November 2005 he has given many tours of Manitoba. and stillness". It is a place of PEACE AND SERENITY, amidst and generated $5.1 million the Princess Street campus to "It leaves people with a the busyness and many activities of college life. Our hope is that dollars. The CanWest Global business leaders in the com- sense of optimism that the all those who enter there will find renewal and tranquility. Foundation donation helped munity to help encourage college is providing the A "Grand Opening" of the prayer room will be hosted later this the campaign to surpass the and inspire them to donate business community with fall and will be announced as soon as it is scheduled . . . so be original target goal of $5 mil- to the college. competitive graduates," said on the lookout for this upcoming event. lion dollars. According to the RRC mar- Ubaldo. "We're building a Everyone is invited to use the prayer room whenever there is a Asper, who is a supporter keting and public relations legacy." need for some "quiet time" and we hope you will enjoy this of Red River College, says department this particular "OASIS" that we have been gifted with. that the college offers a very fundraising campaign will Red River College Students' Associa on Make it Yours!

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As the school year is coming to a close and students are currently writing midtcnns or finishing projects„ we want you to know the SA is here to help you out 'm any way we can (inc of the ways we want to help is to give you the opportunity to develop a network for possible future careers. On March 15. the SA will be hosting, a Career Fair will be held at Notre Dame Campus. There will be a free hourly shuttle service from Princess Street to Notre Dame and back

We also recognize the importance of students' needds for time to relax and unwind from all the stress and work that comes from the work need- ed in school. We need your support in the "Bring Back the Break" initiative so come by the SA offices to pick up petition fOIMS. Out uniccs are located at CM20 for Notre Dame and P110 for Princess Street, Good luck on your mid-terms!

Rex IVlasesar, President Adam Rogocki. VP - Academics Helena 1-lerrera.. VP Support Services Matt DiUbaldo, VP Princess St Campus

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The social aspect is an important part of college life, Joining a campus club is just one of the many ways to get involved and meet people who have similar hobbies and interests.. Often Nominations open: times classes will start a club in order to fundraise for their own graduation parties. }laving Monday, February 6th club status allows you and your club to access a wealth of fundraising opportunities and even financial assistance to help get your club up and running, Nominations close: Sorrie clubs that may grabs you interest Thursday. March 2nd

Ad Apt Communications Alley Cats Club Campaigning Begins: Biker's 're Blues Child and Youth Care Wednesday, March 15th College Prep for Nursing COMM/114 of Culinary Arts Students Creative Communications Media Awards DNA Grad Club [CL Grad Club ECE Workplace Grad Club Advance Polls. Malvoisin Catapult Tearn Simple Simon's Solutions Wednesday, March 22nd The Destroyers Youth for Christ Campaigning ends: For more information on an one of these clubs please visit Helena at the Students' Association offims in CM20. NI XC or call 632 248(1 to see how you can get involved. What Tuesday. March 28th are you waiting for' Voting: CNIB Benefit Auction!! March 29th and 30th The Canadian National Institute for the Blind, along with Safe Walk Silver Level sponsors, the Red River College Students* For more information or to pick up Be Smartt! Call Association, will be hosting the 7th annual Eye On The us!! your nomination package. go to the SA Arts Benefit Art Auction on March 21, 2006 at the offices at CM 20 (ND) or P110 (PS). Winnipeg Convention Centre. Princess Street Campus Contact Campus Security The event will feature more than 200 works of art from at 949-8305 .RRCSA - MAKE 11 YOURS! divers local, national and international artists. All pro- ceeds go to supporting the CNIB network of programs Notre Dame Campus Pia and services which are offered to over 5,300 blind and Contact Campus Security Days! at 632-2323 Notre 1_,)arrie visually impaired Manitobans. Wednesdays Feb22nd 48c. Mar 8th For more information, or to purchase tickets, please call Or use the safewalk Princess St., the CNIB at 774-5421 or go to phones located on both 'Thursdays IViar 9th & Mar 23rd www.cnib-eyeonthearts,corn campuses .

Rex. Masesar Adam RogocLi Helena Ileffera It DiUhaldo President VP Academi VP Support Service P Princess St t204)-632-2474 204)432-2477 204)-632-248 4)-949-8466 news 105 February 20 2006 theprojector

Soul of Steele: student juggles books and sick son DEREK STEELE PHOTO I TANIA STEELE

BY JILLIAN BROWN detected, Tania knew it was for tracking an increase the ill- dent," with whom she relates. received from the community more than the insect bite that ness like there is for the West "Tania's story really touched so far. ed River College student doctors were suspecting. Nile virus. me because I was a single At Christmas, classmates and Tania Steele has more In December, six months Blastomycosis is commonly mother, with a son, going to instructors pitched in for a bas- n her plate than just later, after a series of painful treated by anti-fungal medica- school full-time at Red River ket of organic foods and gifts. written assignments or group testing and operations—several tion, but Derek's case is more College," said McCrea. In mid-January, Derek's presentations. hundred needles, three brain severe as it attacked his brain, She gives Tania extra credit school, John W. Gunn, held a The 36-year-old single biopsies, seven spinal column rather than his lungs. for all the technical communi- carnival fundraiser, raising over mother divides her day between biopsies, two bone marrow During her first semester cating she did with doctors in $4000 for the Steeles. school and the Children's aspirations, two blood transfu- of school, Tania admits that getting her son diagnosed. Over the past few weeks, Hospital, where her son Derek, sions, and six brain surgeries— "instead of doing homework, Tania says dealing with doc- advertisements for a "Bud, 12, battles a strange illness Derek was finally diagnosed I was doing medical research" tors has left her emotionally, spud & steak benefit social" attacking his central nervous with a disease Tania suspected on the computer. But, with and financially, drained. She's were plastered all over the system. months earlier—blastomycosis, the support of the college, she in "survival mode," struggling Princess Street campus. "My life is half hospital, half a fungal infection caused by still managed to carry the full to maintain her home, her Rashad Kassin, a friend of school," said Tania, a first-year inhaling a fungus found in soil workload. health, and Derek's positive Tania's at the college, says he library and information tech- and wood. "My instructors have been attitude. sold over 20 tickets to staff, nology student. For Manitobans, the fungus phenomenal, very empathetic "He's had a lot of loss. My classmates, and random stu- In June 2005, Derek returned is commonly contracted while and accommodating," said main thing is to keep him dents who wanted to support from a school camping trip vacationing in the Lake of the Tania. "I would've dropped out going, for him to have the com- her cause. with a chronic headache. Other Woods area. In 2000, local at this point." fort he deserves in life," said "The college is very open to mysterious symptoms surfaced: health officials said up to 12 Susanne McCrea, an instruc- Tania, referring to the efforts to hearing her story," said Kassin. vomiting, fatigue, weight loss Manitobans suffer from blas- tor who teaches business com- keep their Transcona home. "It gives her the chance to know and an undying thirst. tomycosis per year; however munications, says Tania is an She is grateful for the finan- that people care." Once deep brain lesions were there is no standard database "incredibly hard-working stu- cial support she and Derek have

downtown disturbance raises safety concerns for students

BY JOANNA FULTZ at RRC are concerned for their safety outside of school. n Wednesday Feb.1, staff and patrons "I park my car down the street, and I am at Decanters Restaurant and Wine definitely scared to walk down there at night 0 Bar in the Exchange were served up time," said Lindsay McKechnie, a busi- far more than what was on the menu that ness administration student. "You see them evening. [suspicious individuals] inside the building, At approximately 8 p.m., a visibly intoxicat- walking up to people asking for money and ed man entered the restaurant and attempted cigarettes." to steal bottles of alcohol from behind the Those who step outside regularly for a bar. Once confronted, he became increasingly nicotine break have experienced more regular violent to staff and customers. and aggressive run-ins with individuals in the "He was defiantly on something, we just area. didn't know what," said Ben Cunliffe, super- "Once I was standing outside and a guy visor at Decanters. "He fell asleep in our came up to ask me for a cigarette. When I lounge, and threw up all over the floor. Once denied him one, he started yelling at me," he woke up, he went absolutely crazy, throw- said Sheena Keillor, a Red River College CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT LTD. ing bottles at staff and shouting threats." student. Police were called when the man initially Even inside the atrium at the campus, began stealing from behind the bar, but students have witnessed some unpleasant Cunliffe said staff had to detain the man for events. TAXES DONE YET? over an hour and a half. They eventually let "A guy came in and he was yelling at the the man go when police still had not arrived security guards and caused a big scene in the Starting February 20, 2006 we Abe in the Atrium at the to deal with the situation. When police did atrium," said Kathryn McBurney, a creative arrive, they worked hard to assist staff any way communications student. Princess Campus, Monday - Wednesday - Friday fivm they could. Security Services work 24 hours a day to 12-3 p.m., and at the Notre Dame Campus, Monday "We considered ourselves a priority case protect students and school property from as he had caused damage and assault, and harm. thrvuO Friday, (Library Hallway) 9 - 3 p.m. the police did all they could the next day to Eleven full-time and ten part-time officers amend the situation," Cunliffe said. make up the staff that patrol and protect the After Hours Please Call 885-5280 for appt. Although the city has made great strides in campus. They can be reached at 632-2323 increasing safety and decreasing crime in the or by using any of the Safewalk phones on Basic Student & Staff Return Only Exchange, incidents of a criminal nature still campus if students have any questions, com- $30.00 Including Taxes occur in the area. Not only does crime in ments, concerns to report. the area affect local businesses, but students Sec .ru soon! ! 106 february 20 2006 theprojector THE GREAT

By Brook Jones Diversity & Immigrant Unlike the University of Manitoba and the Student Support University of Winnipeg whose students receive five In our continuing series of advice columns for immigrant/ days for reading week, Red River College students only international students we explore the unwritten rules of Canada— get two days off or a "mini spring break." So, the projector asks, "What are your thoughts about its manners. having three days less for your spring break compared In this these bi-weekly columns you will read about the to universities in Manitoba and across Canada?" experiences of people like you and find suggestions that may help you. Each begins with a quotation from a newcomer. Then, you will read about a problem that many people face when they are learning to live in a new culture. Please visit Diversity & Immigrant Student Support in D105, Notre Dame Amy Wiens, 21, Campus, or P2101 at Princess Street Campus for help with any culinary arts of these issues. "We need a longer break, espe- LEARNING THE UNWRITTEN RULES OF CANADIAN MANNERS cially since we just wrote our mid term exams. It's kind of unfair just "I was so embarrassed. I am blushing now just talking about it. I had never because we're in college and not used a knife and fork in my life. In China we use chopsticks for everything. But, on the plane I had to use a knife and fork. I didn't know how. Even now, I am university." uncomfortable eating with my Canadian friends. I am afraid they will laugh at my table manners." - Zhang, from China Every culture has rules on manners and good behaviour. Many of these are Jesse Plamondo, 19, unwritten, as they are learned at an early age and are taken for granted by culinary arts everyone. Coming to Canada means learning the Canadian rules about manners and behaviour. You will know when you have broken the rules by people's negative reactions. You may find that your normal behaviour - for example, at "I basically feel the same way as meal times - is strange to Canadians. Or it could be the other way around. You Amy. I have friends at U of M and may find that certain things that Canadians say and do are very rude! it's unfair because I can't hang out Unwritten rules affect everything, including friendships, dating and dealing with them because we are still in with co-workers and managers. When you come to Canada, there are few books school at the same time of their read- you can turn to for help - you have to learn the Canadian rules through experience. ing week." This can add to your stress and confusion. Wagner, a newcomer from Argentina, noticed these unwritten rules: "You can never be late, you must always be on time. You must always look at your manager when you are talking to him. If you avoid his eyes he will think something Trish Vergel, 20, is wrong. You must call an adult female a 'woman.' If you call her a 'girl' she may think you are insulting her." business administration When you feel that you have broken an unwritten rule, the first thing to do is "It sucks big time because we don't to recognize that you have done so. Rather than feel angry or embarrassed, ask the person about that rule and what he or she was expecting from you. It may have much time to get our minds off help to laugh at yourself and the situation. This will reduce the tension. It is of are studies. We need sometime off to one more thing to learn as you adjust to life here. free our minds from the things that we have just learned so that we can have EXCERCISE CIO the opportunity to learn more things." This exercise may help you to identify some unwritten rules. If you would like to discuss these issues, bring your answers to the new Monday Global Friendship Circle at the Notre Dame Campus, Room FM31, from 12:00 - 1:00 pm to shore your experiences with other immigrants/newcomers and Canadian-born students.

List three situations where you felt you had broken an unwritten Canadian rifle. For each one write what happened, how you felt and how you dealt with it. Rebecca VanBeberen, 18, digital multimedia technology Situati "I don't think it's fair, we deserve break as much as they do."

Situation 2:

Willie Fast, 19, business administration

"It sucks. Why don't we have a full week off?" Situation 3:

Justin Krah, 19, graphic design And for any other information on the unwritten rules of Canadian culture, please visit: Diversity & Immigrant Student Support in Building D, Room 105, Notre Dame Campus and Room P2101 at the Princess Street Campus. "For the amount of work that we do it would be nice to have a full week You can also call 632-2404 or email Lauren Phillips at [email protected] off. Especially just after we have fin- This column has been extracted from: Citizenship and immigration Canada. Alone in Canada: ished what is called 'Hell Week.'" 21 ways to make it better. Toronto. Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 2001. t RED RIVER COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 107 february 20 2006 the projector- SPRING BREAK DEBATE sa circulates mini break petition

BY JILLIAN BROWN dance are affected by the college's crunched schedule. eading week petitions DiUbaldo is hopeful the SA The committee will access the are floating around both can reach their goal. situation for three years, mean- your RRRC campuses, as SA "It's a matter of standing up ing by the end of the 2006-07 execs handed out the should-be in front of the class and saying, school year, the mini-break could illustrious forms at the class rep "Do you want a break?" he told be fleshed out three days to a full health meeting earlier this month. the few Princess Street class reps week. As any returning student to in attendance at the lunch-hour DiUbaldo says having peti- the college knows, the same peti- discussion. tions, with the right numbers of matters tion circulated last year, trying He adds the SA is in pursuit signatures, could "make it very signing away student suicide to gather student signatures to for a longer break, so students hard for the college to say no" prove to the college execs that a can catch up on their studies, not in 2007. LAURA RUDDOCK, weeklong break, as opposed to a take a vacation. He says studies As the projector reported last COLUMNIST four-day mini break, is high in have shown that incidences of month, the college's main argu- demand. student suicide increase when ment for not granting the week- ave you ever overheard a fellow student say, According to Matt DiUbaldo, recouping time is not allowed. long break is that it affects some "School is killing me!"? the vice-president at the Princess The petition, regardless of students' classroom hours for get- H Have you said something like this your- campus, the mere 600 signatures the number of signatures, will ting job accreditation. self? collected last year weren't enough not change the situation for the The SA wants to find a work- There's a good chance you and your classmates to make the college stand up and 2005-06 school year, and the able solution for the cut class- only use this statement to express the frustration listen. SA feels the greatest challenge is room hours that a weeklong many students feel. But for some, this expression Rex Maesesar, SA president, convincing graduating students break may create, such as adding isn't a joke. adds that the majority of the to sign for future generations of a few days of school in the first According to a 1997 report released by the names were only students from students. semester or tacking on an extra National Mental Health Association, 7.5 per cent of the applied business programs. Maesesar says college execs are hour to some classes. Canadian college students (1 in 12) will contemplate This year, the SA would like working cooperatively with the Petitions forms are available taking their own lives, and 1.5 per cent will attempt to see 25 per cent of the student SA on the issue. In 2003-04, for all registered students to sign suicide. population on the forms. That's a reading-week committee was (one time only) in the SA offices. "While we tend to look upon the college years as a about 1, 500 names, and they formed with student reps, staff Students are encouraged to ask time for growth and opportunity, these years are also must be representative of the and the college to monitor how their class reps for petition infor- replete with the stress that so often accompanies such whole college. student grades, health and atten- mation also. a major developmental milestone," said the NMHA. "There may be academic stress, social stress, finan- cial stress, all of which may be exacerbated by lack of sleep and inadequate or improper diet." Red River College has already fulfilled many of the NMHA's recommendations for reducing depression and suicide rates on campus, such as, making avail- able counseling services, a school nurse, and many face off student groups to offer support and medical help. However, RRC is lacking in other areas. gimme a break. While University students enjoy a full week of vacation in the spring, RRC students get a mini- BY MIKE UHRICH break, or long weekend. Many students, like, the SA BY KRISTA SIMONSON vice-president Princess Matt DiUbaldo, argues that et me tell everyone that just because it's this doesn't give them enough time to do their home- here is a camp of students who would work, study for exams and unwind from classes. be satisfied just to see the mini-break called spring break doesn't mean anything. It's not even in the spring. I mean, sure, the "The college is pushing students to do the same Trespected. Many feel the instructors L amount of work previously distributed with a ten don't regard this extended weekend as a break, idea of a break in the middle of spring seems nice, but a break in the middle of February is anything month trimester system in a two term eight month but instead pile on additional work to make up semester system. Students are doing more work in for lost classes. If students truly felt they were less than appealing. After all, most of us can't afford to take a trip less time to get their accreditation," said DiUbaldo. receiving four days of recovery, it might just "RRC students need a break, and most of the quell their growing dissention. down south to hear the nauseating sounds of kettle drums while girls dance for dollar bills with a blood students that come to the SA say four days is not Most students put the necessity for a full enough time off, especially when it's wrapped around reading week on stress, and say they'd use the alcohol level that could put down a horse. I mean those girls who go wild look appealing on a weekend. Many students already work weekends or time to sleep and catch up on homework. For have children at home, and cannot afford to take a others, a week off is the chance to grab a few TV, but in real life the closest that I'm getting to them is when I fall asleep on the couch and wake mini-break from their families or jobs just to catch more shifts and pay the heating bill. Sure, the up on homework." partiers want to pinch their pennies and head up at 3 a.m. to the deal where I can get two DVD's for the price of one. Then I can audition more When students aren't able to take a real break in the to the slopes or the sands, but they are a dwin- spring, academic pressures, combined with everyday dling number, thanks to rising student costs. DVD's for low, low prices. Let's face it. The whole reason spring break was stress, can become too much for some to handle. The die-hards, bless 'em, insist it's read- "If a student considers suicide as an escape to school- ing week or bust. Led by our Students' created was to give students a chance to study or catch up on their school work. Something very few related stress, then it's a serious issue. Our hope is to Association, a petition has started circulating do as much as possible to address this issue before demanding a full week. The college has agreed students actually do. For me, Spring Break has always been a time to someone takes this step," said DiUbaldo. to discuss the matter only if 25 per cent of the Right now the SA is circulating petitions, asking student population (about 1, 500) shows their get in some extra hours at work, although I am excessively lazy and working makes me depressed. for student essays, and preparing proposals, to pres- concern, so find your class rep and sign your ent to the college. They're working hard to show John Hancock. Therefore, Spring Break ends up being me doing nothing for nine days in a row and being bored out RRC how important a reading week is for student Throughout history, it is the youth who flex health and well-being. their brawny muscles and demand to be heard. of my mind after the first day and a half. A long weekend seems short on paper, but once "I must acknowledge RRC senior administration In our society of self-absorption and indul- has been more than willing to help us, share infor- gence, it often seems there's nothing for which it's over you can appreciate that it was long enough. Students at RRC need to stop finding random mation with us and maintain open communication students are ready to fight. with the SA. Without their support we'd be at square Maybe if they follow the democratic process things to complain about and stop comparing themselves to University students. one right now," said DiUbaldo. and meet the demands of the college, their If you think a real reading week would help save wishes should be granted. Either that or get ready to shell out the extra $2000 a year tuition. your sanity, let the college know, petitions are avail- Don't we want them to see that a strong, col- able at the SA office or through your class reps. lective voice can win? Aren't we here to learn? 108 newsfebruary 20 2006 theprojector-

Amnesty International speaks out on today's torture

BY AMIE LESYK gal in the whole of Europe and caused thousands of civilian afraid of the treatment these Bogoch is also concerned for was thought of as repugnant by deaths. citizens face. prisoners of the Iraq prison, mnesty International society with the help of human- Incommunicado detention, a "The situation where torture Abu Ghraib, which is being supporters met on Feb. ists, like writer Thomas Paine practice deemed inhumane by is unthinkable is breaking up," run by the former commander 9 to discuss how the use in the late 1700s. Amnesty, is surfacing more and said Ledwich. He says that the of the detention and interroga- of torture in modern day soci- "This attitude persisted until more within the U.S.'s crack- definition is being changed into tion centre at Guantuanamo ety has taken a taken a drastic the end of the nineteenth cen- down on suspected terrorists. a more desensitized version, not Bay, Major General Geoffrey step backwards. tury," said Ledwich. At this time Incommunicado detention is torture but something necessary Miller. The ample turn-out for the came the bloody battles of the when a person is taken into to be done if things get bad, to Abu Ghraib is the prison fea- Torture: Post 9/11 meeting Russian Revolution of 1917, custody without being allowed get information. tured in photographs depicting surprised organizers. David Nazi concentration camps and "We've gone back 250 years," the degradation of detainees by Matas, a Winnipeg human Japan's attacks on China during "The situation said Ledwich. U.S. soldiers in 2003. rights lawyer was expected the Second World War. Two examples of growing Bogoch also stresses that to speak but had been called After these horrific attacks, where torture support of modernized torture toture can be found in our own away to monitor the elections torture and such inhumane is unthinkable brought up at the meeting were backyards with the ill treatment in Haiti. Rod Ledwich and behaviour was once again Ontario Liberal MP Michael of Aboriginals in Canada. Sheila Bogoch, both long time deemed atrocious by the world's Is breaking Ignatieff, who has made several A specific example being Amnesty members, took his dominating governments. up." statements in Canadian media the freezing death of Neil place. However, after the Sept. 11 supporting U.S. war tactics, Stonechild in 2003, when Ledwich touched on the defi- attacks, the U.S. led a United ROD LEDWICH and Dr. Tom Velk, who has former Saskatoon Police Chief nition of torture and its perva- Nations sanctioned invasion recently written for the CBC, Russell Sabo admitted , police siveness in ancient Chinese of Afghanistan with the stated any contact with anyone, or both citing the hypothetical involvement in dropping architecture and paintings, goal of capturing Osanra Bin having their families informed ticking time bomb theory. Native Americans off in freez- ancient Rome's statutes, and Laden, which they never of their whereabouts. The theory justifies the use ing weather, outside of the city. medieval Europe as a means of reached. They went on to wage "In some cases, Canadian of torture in order to find out execution and interrogation. an unsanctioned war on Iraq. citizens are being sent to other where a yet-to-explode, pub- He further explained that Both these movements have countries," said Bogoch who is licly planted bomb is located. torture eventually became ille-

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BY CARTE WILLSON to the summit. Comprised of "I think HAG's goals are real- On Feb. 8, the group held a of workshops and speakers a group of local citizens, the ly about trying to raise aware- screening at the University of to raise awareness about the nnipeg will host group is concerned with the ness about what this is really Winnipeg for the documentary, Hemispheria summit and also leaders from direction of NAFTA and the about. What the Hemispheria The Bottom Line, a documen- to educate people about how WCanada, the USA, Hemispheria summit. agenda is, what it's a part of tary about how the business they can take action," said and Mexico on May 31- June "Hemispheria Action Group and build public visible pro- community sees the world as Pizey-Allen. 2 for the Hemispheria 2006 was formed by a number of test," said Camfield. a commodity. The screening While planning is underway summit. concerned people in Winnipeg. "The agenda is a corporate drew just 20 people. fo the weekend before the sum- This annual event is in its It's different people who had agenda and an agenda to fur- HAG has created a website, mit, HAG is still unsure what second year and will build on known each other before and ther privatize things, deepen which hosts the group's "Final will happen during the summit the success of last year's sum- felt that this was something integration and further free Statement of Unity" (a mission itself. HAG hopes to work in mit by focusing on security, that was really important trade and erode the common statement of education and cooperation with other groups prosperity and quality of life — that needed a response to," good," said Shelagh Pizey- action) and its refutation of the to further awareness on the for North Americans. said David Camfield, a HAG Allen. 2005 Hemispheria's ten com- issues. But, not everyone will be member. While their size fluctuates, mitments. "We haven't yet determined welcoming the delegates. HAG feels the population is HAG has already held a num- HAG also hopes to hold a that, but there's the general The Hemispheria Action not being told the true purpose ber of events, including discus- number of events the weekend sense that we're going to have Group (HAG) was created in of Hemispheria, which they say sion and planning sessions and before the summit. some kind of demonstration," the summer of 2005 in response has a hidden agenda. film screenings. "We're planning a weekend said Camfield.

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Foreign Affairs Affaires etrangeres 141 Canada Canada 1 0 february 20 2006 theprojector obesity filling out in province BY JOANNA FULTZ obesity rates at eight per cent. away our physical activity," This growing problem was A delicate balance seems to recent study conducted more prevalent in adults, at 14 have surfaced in society today, by the Conference per cent in 1978-79 rising to a between those obsessed with ABoard of Canada ranked hefty 23 per cent in 2004. controlling their weight and Manitoba's health care system Paul Fieldhouse, a nutrition those who let the increase in last in the country. Wait times policy and research analyst for their weight get out of control. "We want to promote healthy During the 2004 CCHS, are long, patience is short, Manitoba Health and Healthy eating and activity, we don't Manitoba researchers collected and this is not the only study Living says that it is difficult "Things that our want an adverse reaction to more data than most provinces. questioning health issues in the to measure obesity in children show up in an increase in eat- It is expected that our province province. due to the fact that they are still society does for ing disorders." will have much more informa- Manitoba weighed in as growing, and in the CCHS, the Phyllis Lightfoot, presi- tion about obesity in the next one of four provinces with childhood obesity age bracket is convenience dent of the Eating Disorders few months once the findings the highest overweight/obesity quite broad leaving a 15 year takes away our Association of Manitoba says are analyzed, helping to under- rates in the 2004 Canadian gap between the ages. the fast-paced, time-constrained stand this serious problem Community Health Survey "Activity rates have been physical lives that most Canadians live better. (CCHS). going down and this is linked makes it difficult to always take "Until we figure out exactly According to the CCHS, to an increase in sedentary activity." the time to maintain a healthy what is causing this problem, obesity rates in Canada have activity in children, like watch- routine. we can't figure out how to rem- increased across the board over ing television or playing com- PAUL FIELDHOUSE "I don't believe we live in an edy it," said Fieldhouse. the past 25 years. In 1978/ puter games," said Fieldhouse. Addressing the problem of obe- obese society; we are an inactive 79, childhood obesity rates "Every time we see an increase sity teeters in the middle of the society. With our food indus- between the ages of 2-17 sat in technology it affects us a scale. try, everything is a quick fix and at three per cent, and the 2004 little. Things that our society "We try to do a bit of a bal- you need to be balanced in all survey documented childhood does for convenience takes ancing act," said Fieldhouse. aspects to be healthy," she said.

left swing, right swing: the swing club debate

BY ROB MARRIOTT , with the usual arguments sup- about it, it won't come out convictions as long as they are instructs new members on the plied by conservative political/ in strange ways," said waitress not harmful. rules. Pierre Elliot Trudeau once religious groups against acts Leah Moore. When asked, the owners "All new members are said, "The state has no busi- of supposedly atypical sexual Moore's friend, Meredith of StepNStone Social Club, coached by me to be ready to ness in the bedrooms of the expression: that this kind of Mitchel said, "I really don't Winnipeg's own swingers have advances and to say 'no' nation." sexual degradation harms chil- care. Each to their own." group, maintain the conviction if they are not comfortable. This was said while Trudeau dren. This last statement mir- that swinging is liberating. There is a Board at our events, was campaigning to make "Studies show that children rors the findings of Supreme "We choose to be apart of just in case someone doesn't Canada a just society. Now of divorce and separation are Court Chief Justice Beverley the culture because we love the take no for an answer." Canada is one of only three more likely to experience emo- McLachlin. openness that it allows for those So where did the bedrooms progressive nations in the world tional, behavioral and social "Consensual conduct behind who are not of 'Barbie and Ken' go? to legalize gay marriage. But problems," says Jantz. "These code-locked doors can hardly figures. We like being with oth- They went to the Supreme where did the bedrooms go? are harms that all of us pay be supposed to jeopardize a ers who are not a perfect weight Court of Canada and to the On Dec. 21, 2005 the for." society as vigorous and toler- and are real people." swingers. And although they Supreme Court of Canada Jantz goes on to say that ant as Canadian society," said Swingers are a tolerant may not exemplify the moral ruled 7-2 that clubs allowing swinging is at odds with McLachlin. group. code Jantz is looking for, look- group sex and partner swap- healthy sexuality and expresses It's this kind of tolerance "We have all sorts of people, ing closely they have a tolerant ping do no harm to Canada as regret that the courts don't pro- that Jantz criticizes, saying it ages, sizes, races, in our club, conviction all their own. a society and should therefore tect "sound marriages." is meaningless without moral and everyone is welcome to not be considered criminal. Some Winnipeggers disagree conviction. However, in a tol- express their own interests." In an article published Jan. with Jantz's stance. erant Canada each individual S&M (whose real name is 8, 2006, Harold Jantz came up "At least if people are open gets to choose his or her own protected) relates how she 1 1 februa 20 2006 the projector

two red sense back Recipe for simple scholarship applications

RENATA MARSDAN, way, and scholarships were what Spending some time getting COLUMNIST really helped. together what you will need to as Now I won't go into detail apply is good so future appli- ecently, I bumped into a about my scholarship pursuit, cations won't seem as tedious. fellow student and we got but I will say that getting a Some time and paper work for alking about a common couple of them helped me pay a couple hundred dollars, or a student theme, being broke. down debts and get school sup- couple thousand, is pretty good "The story of my life," I told plies (books, pencils, coffee). I in my books. Here is what you'll him. He agreed and we had a wouldn't say that I was sitting need: good laugh. Later on I seriously pretty, but they definitely took A transcript. thought about it and came to some stress off my shoulders A well-in-advance and politely CALLING ALL RON BURGANDYS the conclusion that the life of so I could concentrate on my requested reference letter from a student is pretty well...poor. education. an instructor or employer. Well, for the majority of us And if you look into applying A one-page autobiography KYLE BAKX, COLUMNIST that is. for a couple, the odds of getting and a paragraph summary for With the intense programs one are really good considering shorter applications (email it to ehind the scenes, the person could be addicted to at Red River, getting in a lot of only a handful of the student yourself for future use). booze, drugs, sex, and gambling. But when the hours at a part-time job is not population applies. (Actually, Wait for the scholarships that B cameras, lights and microphone turn on, a news good on the grades or the mind, scholarship applicants are on the you are eligible to apply for anchor can hide everything. especially with children or other rise, so get on the bandwagon). and fire them out. Wait a few The viewing audience is completely blind to an anchor's responsibilities. I know, I did it One place that hooks me up months, and see if you're accept- lifestyle, but would notice a stray hair from an almost and toned down the hours after with the scholarship listings is ed. And voila! Your student dept perfectly groomed anchor or a tie that isn't 100 per cent the first year. I had to set my pri- my friendly neighborhood stu- could be little less to pay back straight. orities and focus on school and dent services center. I check out after graduation. 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making manitoba proud in turin

BY ERIN CARTER hood of seven medals, that available to and local Olympians makes up almost 30 per cent them." Rhiannon Leier and very year Manitoban of the predicted 25 medals," Each of the ath- Dominique Bosshart. i farmers harvest golden said Buccini, "and that says letes going to Turin "The Olympics can be dif- Schneider feels F wheat, but it's only every something." qualify for funding from ficult with new time zones, the pre-qualifying events ham- four years that Manitoban ath- Manitoba's medal contend- the Manitoba National Athlete environments, accommoda- per peak performances and letes have the chance to harvest ers are women's hockey player Centre Fund, the Athlete tions and scheduling," said medal opportunities. golden medals at the Olympic Jennifer Botterill, and a host in Turino Fund and Sport Schneider. "With all the differ- "The qualifications are often. Winter Games. of speed skaters that include Manitoba. ent sports going on, those who too close to the Olympics," said The five Manitoban ath- Cindy Klassen, Clara Hughes, Buccini says after it's all added finish early can celebrate while Schneider, who is doing her letes competing in the Turin Shannon Rempel, and Mike up, "it's in the thousands." those who don't compete until masters in exercise science at Olympics are one of the most Ireland. Despite golden expectations later have to remain focused." the University of Manitoba and powerful teams Manitoba has Buccini, who has been the for Manitoba, Buccini feels Recently, Schneider felt is a certified athletic therapist. ever sent to an Olympics. communications and market- that the Canadian Olympic frustrated by Don Cherry's "By the time they get there they The most medals Manitoba ing manager for over two years, Association's prediction of 25 comments reprimanding both aren't in the position of break- has ever won in the Games was helps to accommodate the needs medals for Canada is lofty. Hughes and Klassen for turn- four in 2002, according to Lisa- of the athletes — especially lead- "You don't want to show a ing records because they've already peaked." ing down the opportunity to Marie Buccini of the Canadian ing up to the Olympics. low number because then that carry the flag in the opening Schneider has first hand expe- Sport Centre Manitoba. "None of the athletes going to shows a lack of support." ceremonies. Buccini predicts a higher medal Turin train in Manitoba so it's a Kari Schneider, the strength rience with all that goes into a medal winning performance. "It was said out of ignorance, count in Turin, hoping for as little more difficult than if they and conditioning manager of it shows how far removed he is She has trained athletes from many as nine medals. were here," said Buccini, "but the Canadian Sport Centre of from knowing what it takes to the men's and women's national "We make up 3 per cent of they all qualify for Manitoba Manitoba commented on the be at your best and the sacrifices volleyball teams, national swim the Turin team and if we get funding and when they are challenging competitive sched- one has to make for a difference team, national triathlon team, somewhere in the neighbour- home they have everything ules leading up to the Olympics. of one hundreth of a second." an interview with TSN's funny-man jay onrait

BY AMIT SHILTON a night person, I wouldn't a journalist was totally back in the TSN newsroom, the school does best is want to be a 9-5 kind of foreign," Onrait said. "I headlining with a new wave open doors for you to meet TORONTO (CUP) -- For guy," Onrait said. remember getting here and of sportscasters. "I think we people that might advance most of us, watching sports Kicking back at the it was just like, 'Oh yeah, all realize that we're pretty what you're doing." is a way to relax, have fun, Imperial Pub, just steps this is where I'm supposed lucky to have the jobs we He also had some advice to and cheer on the home away from the Ryerson to be.' It was instant." have so maybe we should pass on to budding students team. For Jay Onrait, it's all campus in downton Earning credits during his just shut up and enjoy it," who look to follow in his in a day's work. Toronto, Onrait polished two years at the University Onrait said. footsteps. "If you admire Onrait, a 1998 Radio and off a pint while reminiscing of Alberta allowed Onrait At TSN, Onrait joined a someone, call them up and Television Arts graduate on his time as a student to not only focus on his network filled with Ryerson take them out for coffee. from Ryerson University, and his early aspirations of program, but to also start graduates such as veterans Maybe they'll have an is the late-night host of becoming a sportscaster. working part-time as an Michael Landsberg, Bob internship for you." SportsCentre, a nationally "By the time I got (to intern at TSN in his second McKenzie and Dave Onrait's wit and addictive broadcast sports news show Ryerson) I was like, 'All year. Randorf. humour have helped make on TSN. right I'm going to be a "I think I was an all right "There's a healthy Ryerson him a fan favourite on "I won't lie to you, it's a sportscaster on TSN and student. I think I did pretty contingent," Onrait said. "I the show, earning him the pretty good gig," Onrait this is just a means to make well," Onrait said. "I ended think that half the people opportunity to cover the said. "I go in, I watch that happen'," he said. up spending more time working at that network 2006 NBA Finals. sports, I go on air for an After spending two years at in TSN in my third and must be Ryerson grads. "It's supposed to be hour and talk about sports, the University of Alberta, fourth years than I did at "(Ryerson) taught me fun. It's not supposed to and I go home." Onrait moved to Toronto Ryerson." quite a bit, but I think the be work," Onrait said. A night owl by trade, and it wasn't long before he Once a graduate, Onrait thing it does more is steer "Otherwise we would Onrait routinely wakes up found his place, a city he worked as a sports director you in the right direction have all gone and become in the early afternoon after now calls home. in Saskatoon and as a as opposed to giving you accountants." taping the live show at 2 "The concept of going to morning show host in the answers," Onrait said. a.m. school in Toronto or being Winnipeg. Soon he was "But really what I think "I even like the hours. I'm (

I 13 ;e bruary 20 2006 the projector gretzky's drafting an nhl gambling guilt all-star team BY KYLE BAKX

here is no NHL All-Star game this year because of the Olympics in Turin, however, hypothetically, this is how the starting lineups Tshould look. For starters, the goalies for both sides are locks. With all the new rules, this was supposed to be the year where younger players excelled, but that isn't the case in regards to the All-Star starters. Ottawa also sports three All-Stars despite their inconsistent play recently.

BY AVI SAPER WESTERN CONFERENCE EASTERN CONFERENCE

t most Winter Olympics, the title of "Most FORWARDS FORWARDS Uncomfortable Person" belongs to the poor guy who draws the short straw and ends up on the bot- 1. Joe Thornton, SAN – Since making 1. Jaromir Jagr, NYR – He is carrying the tom of the two-man luge team. But this year in Turin, the switch over to the West coast, Thornton has Rangers single handedly. Thanks to Jagr, the that crown belongs to the greatest hockey player of all racked up 31 points in 23 games. More impor- team is actually overachieving instead of under- time—Wayne Gretzky. tantly, the Sharks are revitalized having captured achieving this season. I guess there was no one As I write this column on the eve of the Canadian 40 points in 34 match-ups. San Jose will be rely- else to point the blame at if the team bombed hockey team's opening game against Italy, The Great One ing heavily on Thornton to continue his MVP once again this year. has taken his week-old routine of stonewalling the media season if they hope to slip into the eighth and 2. Daniel Alfredsson, OTT – If you want with him from North America to Europe. final playoff spot. to know how important he is to Ottawa, watch Consider that Gretzky's good friend and Phoenix 2. Pavol Demitra, LA – Leads the over- the Sens when he is out the line-up. The team Coyotes assistant coach, Rick Tocchet, has been charged achieving Kings with 57 points and more struggles beyond belief, especially in January with being an illegal bookie for the past five years. Now importantly, has been a two-way player boasting when the team went 1-3 in his absence being consider that Gretzky's wife, Janet, hasn't denied reports a +22 rating. Los Angeles was supposed to miss outscored 17-9. Heading into the Olympic that she made $500,000 in wagers over a 40-day period. the playoffs, not be challenging Dallas for tops break, Alfredsson has 21 more points than (She did deny that any of the bets were placed on her in the Pacific. games played. Not bad at all. husband's behalf.) Throw in the bet made on the Super 3. Alex Tanguay, COL – Is second in scor- 3. Eric Staal, CAR – It's too bad there is Bowl by Coyotes general manager Mike Barnett, who ing in the West playing on Colorado's top line. no all-star game or that Staal most likely won't somehow managed to find out that Tocchet was taking But, coach Joel Quenneville needs to tell him to be dressing for the Olympics because everyone action on the game. shoot more. His shooting percentage is second Given these facts, isn't it reasonable to question whether in Canada needs to watch this player play. His in the league, but he has only taken 102 shots. fast start wasn't a fluke, he's still right up there in Wayne had any knowledge of the gambling ring before police questioned Janet? the scoring race with 75 points. I know it's hard for most Canadians to imagine their DEFENCE national hero doing anything wrong, but forgive me for DEFENCE being a little skeptical about the ignorance that Gretzky 1. has been pleading. Mathieu Schneider, DET – He's turn- 1. Bryan McCabe, TOR – McCabe and It's almost impossible to imagine a scenario in which ing 37 this summer, but is completely dominat- defence partner Kaberle have been the best Leafs Gretzky was completely oblivious to the fact that his assis- ing the Red Wings blue line behind Nicklas this season, ranked first and third in team scor- tant coach was moonlighting as a bookmaker all these Lidstrom. He clearly is out shining fellow-coun- ing, respectively. But how good are they apart? years, with his own wife being a major client. tryman Chris Chelios with 43 points and a +15 Hopefully the Leafs wont be forced to find that Almost as puzzling to me as people's blind loyalty to rating. out. Gretzky, as if he delivered a heartfelt toast at their wed- 2. Scott Niedermayer, ANA – Playing for 2. Wade Redden, OTT – Honourable ding, is the standard line used to minimize the whole an awful Duck team and with a knee injury, mention to Zdeno Chara who has been shutting mess: "It's no big deal, no one bet on hockey." Niedermayer has brought stability to a team down opposition teams all season. Redden has Authorities have alleged that the gambling ring was tied that has never had a reliable two-way defence- been a constant offensive threat for the Sens, to an organized crime family in Philadelphia, and that at man. Too bad deciding to have surgery puts him registering almost a point a game. His +31 rat- least six current NHL players placed bets. If this is true, on IR for the rest of the season. ing is a reflection of his solid game and because Gary Bettman's nagging headache will quickly turn into of the name below. a migraine. When you go to the betting window at the sportsbook at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, you can bet massive GOALTENDER GOALTENDER amounts of money on sporting events—as long as you put the cash on the counter. When you place a wager Miikka Kiprusoff, CAL – He simply is the Dominik Hasek, OTT – Along with Thomas with the Bruno-Sca'rfo crime family, you're more than number one goalie in the league and his numbers Vokoun, they are the sole reason the Czech welcome to apply for credit. are sparkling white. While Finland's Olympic Republic are the favourites heading to Turin. If you lose a couple bets, you may raise your wager to medal hopes are now completely destroyed, hav- Although Hasek suffered an apparent leg injury try to get out of the hole. If that doesn't work, you'll find ing opted out of making the trip to Turin will in the first game of the Olympics, the 41-year- yourself having a conversation with someone who's far make him 100 per cent for Calgary's cup run. old is second in the league in goals against aver- more dangerous than Gretzky's old pal Marty McSorley age, bending over backwards every night for (who was convicted of assault with a weapon) or his Team Ottawa. Too bad Kipper will steal the Vezina. Canada power-forward Todd Bertuzzi (who plead guilty to assault). If your debt is more than you can pay—and even mil- lionaires have limits—the only way out is to give your BENCH creditor something else of value. That could mean any- thing from providing inside injury information to actu- ally throwing a game. A hockey player doesn't need to actually bet on a hockey WARMERS game for the sport's integrity to be called into question. It's happened before, and it will happen again. Every Wednesday! 7 p.m.! 92.9 KICK-FM I'm not saying Gretzky ever placed $100 on a football game, let alone engineered a game-fixing scheme. 'RIDE THE PINE WITH US" But way too many people are betting that the man who had a "sixth sense" on the ice couldn't smell an enormous rat in his own locker room and his own bedroom. This week on Feb. 22 the boys welcome Manitoba Moose play-by-play announcer Kelly Moore to the Kick-FM studio. C Ur) febrimry 20 2006 theprojector: 1 14 conservative MPs unimpressed by emerson BY NADYA BELL voters and all sides of parlia- like Emerson to resign. But Turner said. before the House last session, ment. Turner said his position has "He is basically not going to however it is uncommon for OTTAWA (CUP) The Vancouver-Kingsway been very unpopular with his be accountable, brought into private member's bills to pass. Conservative MPs who oppose Liberal association has asked party. the government as a member Speaking on Vancouver's David Emerson's choice to cross Emerson in an open letter to "I definitely have been of the government and not CKNW radio on Feb. 13, the floor are feeling pressure pay back their campaign fund- under pressure," said Turner. accountable to the electorate in Emerson said he may support from their party. ing of approximately $97,000. "My comments have not been his riding," Turner said. such a bill, but would not But MP Garth Turner said The Globe and Mail reported deemed helpful to the party He said the Conservative resign because it is not yet law. he has not changed his mind. that over 700 people gathered or the prime minister, and so party's offer to David Emerson Foreign Affairs Minister He will press for a new bill that to protest his move on Feb. 11 understandably there is pressure is no different than Belinda Peter McKay and Gary Lunn, would force federal politicians in Vancouver. being exerted upon me." Stronach's move to the Liberal Minister of natural resources to run for re-election if they The NDP have requested But Turner has not changed party last year. He said it was have both defended Emerson's want to change parties. that Ethics Commissioner his opinion. He said Emerson's inconsistent of the party of appointment. After elected as the Liberal Bernard Shapiro look into the move was "thoroughly anti- condemn Stronach's actions, yet With Emerson's defection, representative for Vancouver- situation, and Shapiro's deci- democratic" and "very concern- accept Emerson as a minister. the conservatives have 125 Kingsway, David Emerson sion is expected sometime this ing". In the upcoming session of seats, the Liberals 102, Bloc was appointed Minister of week. "I cannot stand and support parliament Turner said he will Quebecois 51, NDP 29 and International Trade in Stephen Conservative MPs Garth something in Ottawa that I introduce a private members one independent. To form a Harper's Conservative Cabinet. Turner and Myron Thompson would not in a Town Hall bill to prevent MPs from cross- majority in the house a bill Since then, calls for Emerson's have publicly said they would meeting in North Oakville," ing the floor. A similar bill was must receive 155 votes. resignation have come from prophet cartoons: the danish view BY ALISON NORTHCOTT of the reality and not the whole newspaper, Jyllands-Posten, form of protests and demonstra- a great responsibility to the picture,"Akkari says, referring printed 12 drawings. Many tions. Some have escalated and world." COPENHAGEN DK. (CUP) to the female reporter and her Muslims throughout the world turned violent, leading to the In her office at the -- Just _after an argument with a camera person who remain deemed disrespectful and blas- deaths of a dozen protesters in International Press Centre in Danish television news reporter, within earshot a few feet away at phemous. Afghanistan. Copenhagen, Lisbet Metcalfe Ahmed Akkari is clearly agi- the International Press Centre in In December, after failed Pakistani security guards shot lights another cigarette. She tated. He has just walked away downtown Copenhagen. attempts to meet with Danish dead two protestors in Lahore is visibly frazzled and tired from the interview, refusing to "Some media in the world Prime Minister Anders Fogh on Tuesday. Hospital officials from weeks of juggling calls answer further questions about are more critical towards Rasmussen to discuss his say 36 others were injured. from hundreds of international the controversy over caricatures what's happening than others. groups' concerns, Akkari took Akkari says this is not the kind journalists. She has never wit- of the Prophet Mohammed It depends on the journalist, it the 12 drawings, along with of action he was calling for. nessed a story of this scope in printed in a Danish newspaper depends how much information other drawings that have sur- "We condemn it. Of course Denmark. last fall. they have about the case and faced, to the Middle East. we are not happy with the situ- "It's a very sad story because Akkari represents 27 Muslim which perspective they are ask- His intention was to garner ation," he says. it just started out as being an organizations that are angered ing you from. All of these things support from Muslims outside European Commission vice- international, Danish, small by the drawings, one of which can play a role." of Denmark, where they make president Franco Frattini denied story and it's now a scenery of depicted the prophet with a Media responsibility is one up less than five per cent of the last Thursday media reports he nightmare, which I've never bomb hidden in his turban. issue in the global debate that population. wanted to implement a volun- experienced in my 27 years in "We have a problem with began when Denmark's largest The support has come in the tary code of conduct for media the foreign office," she says. several media taking only a part outlets to follow when reporting There are normally 135 on Islam and other religions. accredited journalists work- "It is up to the media them- ing out of Copenhagen. In selves to self-regulate or not, recent weeks, however, media and it is up to the media to for- activity in Denmark has been Northwestern? mulate such a voluntary code of anything but normal. Metcalfe conduct," he said. "Freedom of says the number of journalists speech is one of the European in Copenhagen has doubled as Union's pillars, and will remain large-scale media outlets send We're Passionate About Your to be one of its pillars." reporters and stringers to the Flemming Ytzen is the deputy one-time fairytale city where Future in Natural Health Care! foreign news editor at Politiken, this controversy was born. Jyllands-Posten's sister newspa- "This is the epicentre of glob- per in Denmark. The papers are al news right now," says Charles "The high quality of the professors at Northwestern is a owned by the same company, Ferro, an American freelance huge strength! The professors are very straightforward JP/Politken, but are managed writer who has worked in by different editorial boards. Denmark for 27 years. "I think about the amount of work that is required, but I know As an editor, Ytzen says he I'd dare say nothing like this has I will look back and realize that I learned from the best supports the notion of free ever happened in the history of of the best" speech but he thinks Jyllands- the world, where a newspaper in Posten has gone too far. one country just creates such a Chris Grier, chiropractic student, Student Senate President "In my view, the cartoons situation around the globe." were a piece of blasphemy. The events that have trans- There is no doubt in my mind," pired in recent weeks, Ferro NORTHWESTERN Ytzen says. "We profess freedom says, will have a lasting impact of the press and freedom of on the media worldwide. HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY the media. But there is some "I think this case is definitely 2501 West 84th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431 responsibility to that freedom. going to set a precedent for edi- Editors are editors because they tors around the world," he says. (952/800) 888-4777, ext. 409 www.nwhealth.edu have to manage that freedom." "(Editors) will definitely think Akkari, who is still awaiting an twice about doing anything apology from Jyllands-Posten, potentially offensive." says the media has a crucial role Ytzen calls the controversy disclaimer in this debate. Like Ytzen, he "unprecedented." emphasizes responsibility. "This is by far the larg- "It's through media you com- est international crisis that Canadian University Press (CUP) is a national student journalism municate and it is the media Denmark has been involved that gives the picture to the in since World War II," Ytzen omanization which provides university and college newspapers , world," he says. "It is very dif- says. "This... will impact not daily wire services. As a member, the projector selects ficult because there is violence only Danish foreign policy and ?;veral articles from the wire pei issue, which inay interest ou going on and (protesters) are European policy, but interna- burning embassies and... media tional relations as a whole." feaders people can link things together if they would like to. They have 115 february 20 2006 theprojectorTh around the town

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Once again, my precious projector readers, I am here to guide you along through the Winnipeg entertainment scene with some events happening over the next two weeks. So if you're feeling bland as this stagnant stretch of winter perpetuates your existence, here are some options to help conquer your pre-spring lull.

MUSIC no es You Say Party! We Say Die!, known for their energetic live show and danceable yet punk rock tracks, is in town how the junos failed canada from Vancouver. They're playing The Royal Albert with guests DADADA:LAZERS on Feb. 23. JEN ZORATTI, Mung is having a CD release party on Feb. 25 at The Collective Cabaret. ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR A Johnny Cash Birthday Bash is taking place at Times Changed on Feb. 25. It features the likes of Righteous Ike, The Jakebrakes and Andrew Neville. You'd think that for a year that brought you Nearing the end of their North American tour, Toronto new wavers controller.controller, stop in Winnipeg at new (and awesome) work from Broken Social the West End Cultural Centre on Feb. 27. Scene, Metric, New Pornographers, The Trews, DJ Coop and DJ Hunnicut are hosting a roller skating party at Galaxy Skateland on Mar 4 starting Wolf Parade and most notably, The Arcade Fire, at 10 p.m. that the Juno's would be worth making the trek Metal gods, Opeth, are coming to play to a slew of thrilled fans on Mar. 5. This is the first time the out Eastwards for this year. Or, at the very least, Swedish metal group has played Winnipeg. They will be playing at the The Venue. walking across the living room to tune in on your TV. FILM Sadly, they are neither. The list of the 2006 Juno nominees came out MMPIA Blizzard Awards Advance Screenings are taking place at Park Theatre from Feb. 22-23. last week, and considering that Canada was one Check out the films that made the cut. NSI National Exposure Short Film Contest Finals takes place at the of the biggest exporters of some of the best indie Globe Cinema on Mar 4. music in years, it was a much anticipated event. Breakthrough albums such as The Arcade Fire's ART Funeral and Broken Social Scene's Windsurfing Nation earned critical acclaim at home, but they Meera Singh has an amazing display of digital photography at the Platform Gallery which is at 121-100 Arthur also made fans south of the border perk up with Street. You're All That I Ever Think About runs until Feb. 24, but she also has a few pieces at the Supernovas exhibit interest. SPIN magazine featured Arcade Fire at the WAG. as one of the bands of the year, and even Wolf Parade, who is obscure and Canadian, got some CULTURE press in the Yankee music rag. So then someone explain to me why the hell McNally Robinson Grant Park is raising awareness on banned and challenged books by holding the Quest 24 Nickelback leads the pack with six nominations? Hour Freedom to Read Marathon on Sat Feb. 25 starting at 10 am. More info is available online or by calling the The Alberta cock-rockers are up for Fan store. Choice, Single of the Year, Album of the Year, If salsa, samba or swing dance lessons are something you've been thinking about, now is the time to try it. Your Rock Album of the Year, Group of the Year and first time is free and you're dancing among amateurs so there is no need to fret. Patricia's Dance Studio is located Producer of the Year, when in reality, the only at 20 – 2025 Corydon and has a website with its lesson schedules. title they deserve to have is Canada's Biggest Embarrassment Since Celine Dion (who, by the way, is also in the running for Fan Choice). I'm not sure which disappoints me more. The fact that Nickelback's All the Right Reasons actu- ally made money or the fact that every year, the Junos tries harder and harder to be the Grammys. soulful hoe records And for an award show that touts itself on being distinctly Canadian, I'm finding that that is get- ting increasingly hard to say. live at the park The Junos, like the Grammys, hands out glass objects to people who have made a lot of money J.P. Hoe and the Truly Richards this year. It's not about who made a great album, Live Recordings wilo played a great tour or who helped re-invent The Park Theatre the definition of Canuck music. There. was a time (like, the '90s) where people (like, Americans) though that Canadian music BY CARA LYTWYN authentically demanding on stage. David Bowie's, All the Young Dudes, consisted of Celine Dion, Bryan Adams and the When introducing the Truly Hoe gave his gracious appreciations. Barenaked Ladies. That was what was socially .P. Hoe and the Truly Richards Richards, Hoe elaborated on their "I could not be more thrilled or accepted as 'Canadian music.' Now, its bands played their two part live record- dashing handsomeness. for lack of a cheesy word, touched like Our Lady Peace and Nickelback that are ing concert at the charming Park "I was fortunate to hook up with by all the work that went into this," defining our musical heritage. That keeps me jeatre; an intimate venue with three male models," said Hoe. said Hoe. up at night. inviting acoustics, creative design Winnipeg guitar legend, Rob Hoe found the overall experience But kind of like how we know we don't actu- and saturated humbleness, much Pachol, joined Hoe on stage as the to be unique and challenging. ally say "a-boot," we Canadians also know that like Hoe himself. pair played soothing versions of Rise, "It was far more stressful than just the likes of Bryan Adams no longer define what Hoe was welcomed by a euphoric the Nicest, and Stop, a song about a going into the studio, but whatever Canadian music is. crowd as he opened with his latest girl who cried rape. comes out of it, we're pretty happy," From Hot Hot Heat and the New single, Always. He bounced across Dream On, the opening track for said Hoe. "We think it's a really neat Pornographers in the West, to Stars and Broken the stage into every girl's heart and if his EP release, The Here in Review, experience, and it brings something Social Scene in the East, we boast a music scene he wanted, pants. held even more credibility as Hoe different for Winnipeg." that should be revered worldwide. And it's start- He led into the hypnotic Sing Me revealed the song was actually about The night was opened with vocal ing to. People are hearing the noise coming a Song, which was carried by the how his grandparents met on a beach styling from Hayley Gene and Jodi from Canada's underground. It's just a shame pure tenor of his voice. boardwalk. King. Gene gave a quirky acoustic that the same sound falls on the deaf ears of the Hoe switched up guitars, announc- His newest mantra is entitled, All set, with a sound parallel to Aimee panelists of our own music awards. The Arcade ing that it wasn't actually his own. of a Sudden, a song about becoming Mann. King's intimate and soulful Fire, Metric, New Pornographers, Broken Social "It belongs to a friend, Fred Penner. too arrogant and forgetting what you piano collection had the passion and Scene, Hot Hot Heat and Tegan and Sara are all You may have seen it on World Vision have. heartache of Fiona Apple--minus the forced to vie for the same award—Alternative and maybe it will inspire me." A thick soulful voice and irrefut- scary feminist rage. Album of the Year. The hauntingly romantic, Lady able guitar talents helped smear the Hoe's studio album will be avail- It's one thing for a band as influential as the Bliss, received a roar of cheers as Hoe memorable, Fine, all over main- able near the end of this year and Arcade Fire to be snubbed at the Grammys. danced all over the stage beneath his stream radio. the live CD is expected out in late But when Canada's biggest band is snubbed at a puppy dog eyes and brown, cotton "I heard it come on following a March 2006. Canadian awards show, it somehow seems much blazer. It's difficult to grasp how his Mariah Carey song, and I thought, less funny when an American makes a Celine self-effacing and affable character can `Oh no,' "said Hoe. Dion joke. Maybe we're not as evolved as we change into one that is powerful and Before closing with a cover of thought. 16 february 20 2006 theprojector awesome time for touring band

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o, they haven't wanted to kill each other yet. They haven't had a chance to angrily Nthrow things across the tour bus at one another. If The Awesome Team has any hope for a reality TV contract in the future, they have a ways to go before becoming primetime-worthy jaded rock stars. This month a new band based out of Toronto, enthusiastically named The Awesome Team, set out on their first ever tour which included a stop in Winnipeg on Feb. 13. The band has been playing together for two years, and lead singer Joey Clement is pumped about finally hitting the road. "It's gonna tighten our set," says Clement. "This whole tour is like getting our act togeth- er." Clement hopes this month's grueling schedule of 14 shows in less than a month will sharpen their sound for a gig at Toronto's New Music Week, during the beginning of March. The Awesome Team will be playing three dates as the opening act for Halifax rockers, The Trews. For the rest of the tour that will take them across Canada, The Awesome Team will be the headlining act. But playing with a Red River College is pleased to announce an e citing addition heavy-weight band has its advantages. "At least with The Trews you know there will to the programming provided by Recreation Servicesx be a crowd," says Clement. The Awesome Team currently has an inde- pendent self-titled release, but is working on new songs and is hoping to produce a full- FITNESS ASSESSMENTS length album in the next year. Their sound has been described as "melodic, guitar driven, are now offered at BOTH Notre Dame and Princess Street locations! heavy pop/rock" and Clement feels that they are sincere in their quest to create great FITNESS ASSESSMENTS music. The band made a video for their single, The will not only provide clients Last of my World, which has been playing on MuchMusic for the past 10 weeks. with a "snap-shot" of their "It's ridiculous," says Clement of seeing his band on the popular channel. current health status, but During the video, which Clement claims was will also offer tools and "one of the best experiences ever," the band burnt down a barn and is seen playing their guidance to pursue instruments in front of the flaming inferno. Our backs were scorching," says Clement. a healthy and active lifestyle. "Remember that when you watch the video." Although grateful for the chance to tour, The assessment fee is $35 Clement says that The Awesome Team hasn't quite and requires 90 minutes hit the big time yet. But back at the day job he left behind to go on tour, Clement says his co-workers to complete. are quite excited. "They don't get it. It's like they think it's the '80s and we're Motley Crue. One lady told me to bring Let's het active! condoms."

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The New Pornographers Twin Cinema Miny Records A road trippin', dance around in your underwear, definitely buy tickets to their show kind of album that makes you so Retrograde proud to have such amazing talents growing in your country, This Frequency We Share Vancouver's best export, The New Pornographers, have outdone SoCan/BMI themselves with this one. With incredible musicians like A.C. Newman and the lyrical stylings of one Neko Case, this indie inspiration is a must have This Frequency We Share, the sophomore effort by Vancouver's Retrograde, leaves no lasting in your musical repertoire. impressions on the listener. Threads from their old albums are entwined in Twin Cinema, After giving the disc a few spins, I find myself unsure as to which track I am on; it seems to me keeping a familiar sound, but a whole new beast roams through- I keep hearing the same song repeatedly. out the disc. An army of distinctive voices, guitars, organ, piano, If I'm going to dish out moolah for music, it had better keep me enthralled for more than a song and drums combine to make songs with captivating catchiness or two. The band's creativity packed its bags, accompanying many other bands as they embarked and powerful, creative lyrics that overlap tall tiers of beats. With on the max exodus and abandoned MusicLand years ago. a sound that comes off as pretty damn original this band is a true The monotony reigns supreme in Headphones and Looking Into You, while the remake of Peter breath of -50 C air. Gabriel's Digging in the Dirt fails to impress, despite the heavy, guitar-laden rythyms. Songs like Use It and The Jessica Numbers are ridiculously Vocalist Toby Hulse sounds just like any other modern rock-singer these days: angry voice good, the type that you can just play over and over, first for the accompanying progressive rock chords and blistering drums. catchiness, then for that cool beat, and finally to hear that bril- There is potential here. The title track and the hit Letting Go do have moments, but as the liant line one more time. album progresses, the listener can't differentiate between what's just been heard and what's now being listened to. -JOANNA FULTZ - RUDY ZACHARIAS 118 february 20 2006 theprojector bang a gong at the from the park cutting room floor "fun with trailer formulas" theatre ALAN MACKENZIE, COLUMNIST

ometimes you just have to love the PHOTO CREDIT I BROOK JONES Internet. BY ALAN MACKENZIE reactions from the rest of the crowd adult men who haven't learned to S In my previous column, I ranted and decide when to bang the on- how to share. a bit about my distaste for the modern o be a filmmaker takes a stage gong. At the end of the night Petti, a stay-at-home dad, says he movie trailer and how too many of them certain amount of talent the least gong-worthy piece will win isn't too concerned about his films give away too many details. Something Tand vision. To have a film a $100 prize. Originally intended to being booed. He says Dude, which I didn't get to discuss, however, is just screened at an upcoming event at the be a film-only event, Casselman says screened at the 2004 Winnipeg how formulaic most previews are. If you Park Theatre and Movie Cafe takes a the show is now open to comedy, Aboriginal Film & Video Festival don't believe me, go online and search thick skin. dance and music acts as well. and Dude vs. Dude, which played the `recut movie trailers' and you'll see what On Feb. 27 the Park is holding "We didn't get as many applicants same venue in 2005, have both been I mean. its first-ever Gong Show, an evening as we expected," Casselman says. "I received well. A friend recently pointed me in the based on the '70s television variety guess people are a little scared by the "I'm not too worried about it," he direction of youtube.com, a site which show that owner Erick Casselman idea. Maybe they want to check it says, "but`if it happens, it happens. " allows users to broadcast their own films has been planning since the movie out first." He notes that both films are com- and videos on the web. After searching house re-opened last fall. Casselman adds that you don't edies, which he feels are safe as long through independent shorts, weird The original Gong Show, which have to be a professional director to as they get a few laughs. commercials and TV clips, I was then ran on syndicated television from get involved. Local actor/comedian Ron Moore, pointed in the direction of Brokeback 1976 to 1980, allowed amateur per- "We'll show video of your baby who hosts Jack 'Um and Attack 'Em to the Future. Using the same music formers of varying styles and abilities crawling on the floor, if you are will- Improv at the Park every Tuesday, and set up as the Brokeback Mountain a chance to compete for $516.32, the ing to subject it to our audience," he will be debuting his film 5 Seconds. trailer combined with footage from minimum amount paid to perform- says. "It'll probably get booed," Moore the Back to the Future movies, it tells ers with speaking roles on television Not everyone is intimidated by the says. "It'll be an interesting night. of the forbidden love of Doc Brown at the time. The "talent" would per- thought of having their work booed With technology these days anyone (Christopher Lloyd) and Marty McFly form in front of a panel of celebrity off the screen, however. Local part- can make a film. Maybe someone (Michael J. Fox). We always knew it judges who could humiliate them by time filmmaking duo Willis Petti will just show video of a wall—it was true. hitting a gong in the middle of the and Keith Strong are submitting two worked for Andy Warhol." The weird thing is this actually works. act, stopping it immediately. short movies (roughly five minutes Deadline for submissions is Friday A little bit of careful editing and the Casselman says his Gong Show each) —Dude and the follow-up February 24. Call 478-7275 if you're right music is all it takes to set the right will have a panel of one—a volunteer Dude vs. Dude which deals with two brave enough to take part. mood. You could even make The Shining audience member who will gauge look like a romantic comedy, or at least a heart-warming dramedy. The Shining Recut uses Peter Gabriel's Solsbury Hill as background to the story of the friendship between a struggling writer and a young boy. Like Brokeback to the Future, it uses only the trailer formula (think Spanglish) and actual clips. I've heard the Gabriel song in a few movie soon- trailers in the last few years, always to coming evoke positive, heartfelt emotions, The song has been forever ruined by bring- ing to mind images of Nicholas Cage hugging children. Career FAIR Of course if The Shining can be recut as a lighthearted family movie, then Sleepless in Seattle can be turned into a horror movie, right? Definitely check MARCH 15, 2006 this out. All it takes is ominous music and a few jump cuts added to the rainy gloominess of the West coast to make 9 am - 3 pm this look like one of the scariest movies ever made. While it's definitely fun to watch Fight North Gym Club as a comedy, Swingers as a horror and I am Sam as the story of a creepy (Notre Dame Campus) pedophile, the real beauty of watching these clips is learning just how well the Hollywood studios can manipulate us. for a list of participating How many times have you seen a trailer and thought "this movie looks incred- exhibitors check out ible" — only to find out the actual film is nothing like what you were expecting. www.rrcsa.com or Of course this extends into films as well. Lighting, sound, music, and www.rrc.mb.ca editing are always combined to create a mood, but when this is done as art rather than a sales piece, it seems more RED RIVER COLLEGE worthwhile. OF APPLIED ARTS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 119 february 20 2006 theprojector kid book flick leaves audience curious for more

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Molson Canada NOW HIRING For Summer Work For more information Email: [email protected] Red River Col tege Moose Hockey Nipts supernov burn up Supernovas Last Chance! Winnipeg Art Gallery January 28 - May 14 February 24 the WAG vs. Milwalkee BY CARA LYTWYN "I am drawn to the natural Admirals beauty that occurs on industri- n a world invaded by al surfaces from time, weather wasteful consumption, and neglect," wrote Thomas. Discount tickets at The Ox or The Mercantile stores. I advertisement rape, celeb- An invasive series of paint- All games above are on Friday at 7:30 pm rity fixation, and plentiful por- ings, drawings, and collages Must purchase by Wednesday. February 22. nography, young adults have from Ian August challenge the a lot to deal with--but artists forbidden activity many of us have a lot to work with. have experienced as children: The Supernovas exhibition scribbling on books. August premieres 29 fresh and innova- designs on old book covers tive Winnipeg talents through not only for the colours and photography, sculpture, oil, textures, but for the attached vinyl, collage, and installa- nostalgia. tion conceptions. Every piece Headroom is a pulsing dis- contains significant expression, play of light and sound from vivid details, and intellectual brainwave frequencies. themes which demand viewers Creator, Mike Germain, to ask questions. described it as, "a contrast to Meera Margaret Singh's the invisible interference or chromomeric prints leave a_ static that surrounds us in the feeling of uneasiness in the age of all things digital." way love can make anyone An intrusive and bold collec- completely vulnerable. Her tion is presented through vinyl use of vintage clothing and paint on a vinyl canvas from furniture inside houses of dirty Liz Garlicki. The provoca- floors and cheap paint create tive female nudes have been the alternative milieu she looks reinvented from men's maga- to achieve. zines to 1000 per cent scaled A strange sensibility arises increase. Garlicki scrutinizes as a life-sized bronze dog, the cultural phenomenon of featuring a motorized fan on pornography and the identifi- its chest, sporadically starts on cation of sexiness. and off. This piece by Chris "The reconstituted images Cooper is entitled Purifier quickly expose how little a representing the way that dogs centrefold has to offer, while Campus Music Explosion remain oblivious to pollution simultaneously turning the is looking for the best band at Red River College! caused by a technologically table on the expected power advancing civilization. dynamics between seductive Deliberate white-out marks, model and viewer," wrote cut words and other repeti- Garlicki. You and your band could WIN tious editing create a selection Heidi Phillips signifies of mixed media on paper from human struggle and determi- A TRIP TO EDMONTON Shawna McLeod. The work nation in her videotape, Why on June 15, 2006, is parallel to thoughtful high Are You So Sad? The distilled to play in front of school doodling inside a tattoo lights and heart beat thump parlour. create a mournful digital col- industry professionals Adam Brooks draws in his lage. as the best campus band audience through thick, lush Eric Lesage formed six in Western Canada. oil on canvas. His contempo- woven pieces entitled, Re- rary views of cultural alienation definition, from a Webster's For more information are captivating as he examines dictionary, cotton thread, and the twisted relationships Email: saevents(&rrc.mb.ca sinew. Intricately sliced defini- society develops with garish tions were woven to appear as images of guns, Oprah, Katie large sheets of birch bark. Holmes, and Tom Cruise. "It won't be finished until Brooks defines seclusion in a every page of the dictionary is world of constant television cut and woven," wrote Lesage. in being a ember of the and internet access. Supernovas is being dis- "My audience can mediate played at the Winnipeg Art their own isolation, the beauty Gallery until May 14. On projector layout team next year and sadness of living in a com- March 1, an exhibition tour partmentalized society," wrote will be held with curators Brooks on his art plaque. Shawna Dempsey and Lorri email photos@theprojectonca for, Stark white eyes and teeth Milian. are arresting against dark more informations metal faces in Fred Thomas' Blemish, a series of painted found objects.

121 february 20 2006 theprojector a view MTC farce tests our rom sense of humour The Innocent Eye Test the Manitoba Theatre Centre ridge February 9th - March 4th BY JILLIAN BROWN bare the brunt of the jokes through- out the 150-minute play. But the Only a Canadian would write such audience doesn't get offended; they a charmingly self-deprecating play. essentially do what Canadians can do Michael Healey's The Innocent best—laugh at themselves. "the art and science Eye Test, which runs at MTC until "Canada is to the USA like my of selling out" March 9, is a cross-cultural farce grandmother is to Pamela Anderson," intermingling an uncouth Ukrainian said the greasy Plate, power-tripping DARREN RIDGLEY, COLUMNIST plutonium dealer, a crass American over his non-aggressive cohort. capitalist, an international spy duo, "I don't know. I don't got an n the last half of the 20th century, popu- a clairvoyant casino performer, and opinion about nothing. I'm from lar culture saw the birth of a phrase that a dithering Canadian art dealer, who Canada," mocked Uri (with an unfal- would begin as a very serious accusation: innocently gets stuck in the middle. tering accent by Rand) when Kneck selling out. In our society- and most of all, The characters converge at a fails get the mack on with Moui. in show business- selling out has consistently Tuscan resort where Sam Kneck Healey clearly uses his play to com- been the accusation du jour, hurled with great (Canuck?) arrives to sell a famous ment on Canadians' pacifist nature conviction by parties unhappy with the course painting named The Innocent Eye Test and Canada's weak role in interna- of a beloved individual or group. to Darryl Plate (Tom McCamus), tional relations, but he also takes But, what the hell does it even mean any- a big-talking American who only stabs at American and European wants the art because it matches the chic, Moui Lamaz (Lisa Norton) who more? really has no point other than to act cultures. Nothing demonstrates the The spirit of the expression is simple. To carpet in his casino. stereotypes better than the way the A case of mistaken identity, a typi- as a deus ex machina of sorts, solving "sell-out" supposedly means that a gift (i.e. problems by reading minds. three men order at beer while at the money) has changed hands, and now a man/ cal farcical gimmick just like swapped Italian resort—Kneck politely thinks briefcases, gets Kneck (Kevin Bundy) The farce is amazingly fast-paced, woman/band is acting as a puppet for some with witty banter and physical to himself (in a voice-over) that he ominous, self-serving entity. Now, the phrase mixed up with an Irish 'terrorist' wants a drink; Uri screams for some- named Colleen (Tanja Jacobs) and humour (including a crowd-gasping has been abused, overused, and diluted to the full frontal) unlike any show I've one get him a brewsky; and Plate point where doing practically anything that her debaucherious 'husband' James ignorantly orders in Spanish. (C. David Johnson), who use the seen on the Mainstage. Also, the set dissents from your social group makes you a includes MTC's first on-stage pool, The script tries to show maturity sell-out. Cutting your hair to something con- nice Canadian to spy on each other. at points by questioning the art of Throw into the circus a moody, plu- with characters in bathing suits (or, servative and manageable , means you've sold viewing art and by comparing racism tonium-toting Ukrainian named Uri in Uri's case, underwear) taking a out. Wearing jeans that aren't torn makes you plunge. to a big fart ball in one's gut, but ulti- a sell out. Listening to Top 40 songs means (Gord Rand) on a supposed under- mately themes are left lingering. cover operation to sell the nuclear Kneck, who is called Canada by you've sold out. God help you if you voted the others, and thus our country, for the Tories. weapon to Colleen, and a sexy psy- The phrase is dead. Gone are the days where it implied a lack of moral standards in a certain party when faced with the big payoff. Now, it exists solely for use by insufferable hipsters who apply it to their unorthodox code of 'cool' whenever they feel betrayed by a formerly respected artist. As I said earlier, this applies more com- monly to show business and the famous. Celebrities are accused of selling out all the time, and the reasons for the accusations are largely unknown. People accuse Gwen Stefani of being a sell-out. People accuse 50 Cent of selling out. But those celebrities are not sell- outs. They aren't selling out, they're just selling. These are stars that are well aware that they are hot properties. 50 Cent isn't out there shil- ling for Country Time Lemonade, he's selling After 5 things with his name on them. G-Unit cloth- ing, Formula 50 water, 'the video games, the Wednesday, March 1 movies...they all have his name on them, and you can't sell out to yourself. 5pm Music by Jodie Borlie, drinks and café menu by Brio Heaven forbid that the people who worked 6pm Join Shawna Dempsey and Lorri Milian, Adjunct to become famous make sound business deci- Curators of Contemporary Art, for a tour of this exhibition sions in order to stay on top. I mean, they of work by 29 emerging Winnipeg artists who are making can't all go the honourable route, blowing their waves internationally. earnings on heroin and fur coats before dying Included with Gallery admission; refreshments extra. of overdose in a dingy motel. The fact is, More supernovas programming at www.wag.mb.ca these celebrities generally have enough money to shill for whoever they want, and really, who Shaun Morin, UNTITLED, 2004-2005. From a series of 13 works on paper (pen are we to judge them for that? If The Arcade and ink, collage and/or acrylic), 16.5 x 12.7 each. Collection of the artist. Fire did a Pepsi commercial, would Funeral 31/43 The Free Press sound different to you? Canada CounrA Conseil des Arts for the Arts And you know what? I personally can't wait joHNSTONGROUP du Canada ...tot arts gr.U... We're there for you supernovas is sponsored by Johnston Group with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the Manitoba Arts Council. to "sell out." The first chance I get, I'll take Media sponsor: Winnipeg Free Press. that giant novelty cheque and you can eat your lunch out of a Darren Ridgley lunchbox, wear- ing a hundred-dollar "DR" tracksuit while my THE WINNIPEG ART GALLERY 300 Memorial Boulevard Info 789-1760 www.wag.mb.ca debut pop single plays on Hot 103. I'll sit at home, laughing it up in my mansion while grimy, anti-establishment hordes tell me I'm making a big mistake for it.

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Paul Says: Frustrated Your name says it all. Cut that umbilical Paul Says: cord and pull what passes for your man- hood from wherever your mother has hid- You think you love your boyfriend? Frustrated, to den it...check behind the cookie jar. paraphrase wise Jedi master Yoda, "In love, either you You are dating someone and its too do or you do not - there is no think." bad if your mom doesn't like her, but she's But as for your description of the relationship in ques- not the one doing the dating of your girl- tion, I used to be in one like that, too. She was loyal,' friend. That would be a disturbing ques- kind, understanding, and was always around to satisfy my tion for another column or possibly, an every request...like fetch, roll over, beg. And I never once episode of Jerry Springer. wanted to kiss her. The best dog I ever owned. Sounds like that's what you have, a golden retriever. Unless you are into that sort of thing, maybe you should focus on getting yourself a boy- friend. Carly Says: Carly Says Mommy knows best... unless Mommy is a controlling bitch who doesn't know how Breaking up with him is only a mistake if you are such a spoiled brat that you would rather have a ser- to let her baby boy out of her clutches. vant that you pay with fake affection than a real relationship. If you are young, maybe Examine the reasons your Mom doesn't like that's all it takes. her. If these reasons include anything to do Once you play "grow up" then I'm sure you'll find that you are looking for a whole lot more. On a more with looks, amount of money she makes, sensitive note, it is hard to push someone out of your life who has been around for five years. or a very random detail of her personality, My advice is to take a completely-no-communication break for a couple of months before you try and be friends. Just remember that when you are "just friends" that he will not be obligated to be at your beck then you should really tell mama to back and call. off and get off her high horse. If the reasons include lack of class, manners, kindness or the way she treats you, perhaps you should give mom's criticisms a listen—her advice has gotten you this far. bonus point co c by d r nrid

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