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INDEX For the love of Sandy Pond, a sulp 2 News 5 Arts & Culture NLs environment minister says she makes decisic Carter says, despite what the activists fish, and they say that the trout population 8 Feature KENNY SHARPE THE MUSE are saying, Sandy Pond as an alternative is magnificent," said Montevecchi. 10 Opinions was found to be the most environmentally As stated in a Vale document, the Long ust 90 minutes from St. John's, a body friendly, and with saving money not being Harbour-Voisey's Bay project will generate 12 Editorial of water known as Sandy Pond is a driving force, Carter says Sandy Pond thousands of jobs, nearly $2.2-billion Jgenerating discussion, with plans in place was approved after a series of amendments in induced income, while increasing the 13 Science & Technology to turn the water body into a tailings pond to regulations and through environmental provincial GDP by some $20-billion. 14 Distractions by pumping potentially toxic byproducts of assessments at both federal and provincial In that same document, Vale notes that iron, gypsum, and sulphur directly into the levels. they are aware that the disruption of some 15 Sports & Health fish habitat. Bill Montevecchi is a Memorial natural habitat is inevitable. Sandy Pond, as a tailings pond, is part University research professor in psychology, "For unavoidable loss, such as will occur of mining giant Vale's master plan for its biology, and ocean sciences. He is also a for secure residue storage at Sandy Pond, THE EDITORS multi-billion dollar nickel processing plant, member of the Sandy Pond Alliance. a Fish Habitat Compensation Plan will DESK currently under construction in Long Montevecchi says if that's where the be developed and implemented to ensure Harbour, Newfoundland. world is in terms of development, then there is no net loss of productive fish JAMES MICHAEL As Vale spokesperson Bob Carter maybe all parties involved should take a habitat," reads the document. MCDONALD indicated, the Long Harbour site will step back. A 2008 report from Fisheries and THE MUSE directly receive mined nickel, cobalt, and "There have been arguments to the Oceans Canada, also flagged the possible copper, which will arrive from their mining fact that this is the best alternative," he destruction of fish and wildlife habitats. operation in Voisey's Bay, Labrador. said. "If that is true, then you have to ask '<.Accidental events and malfunctions, The product that comes directly out yourself.-and they can spin it anyway they such as spills of acid, nickel concentrate, Duck of the ground in Labrador is about three want-are we at a stage where companies lime and limestone, and a dam failure at per cent nickel. Through a concentration or people are allowed to destroy the natural Sandy Pond, could result in damages to process, by the time it leaves Labrador, en environment, water in this case, and quite fish, fish habitat, and water quality," said tales route to Long Harbour, Carter indicates an incredible water body with an incredible the June 2008 report, also noting that with that the product is then somewhere around trout population?" a projected pond pH of10, birds would not 25 per cent nickel. "I gotta tell ya, Sandy Pond is not any old be harmed if they were to land in Sandy n Alberta, Syncrude Canada Ltd., the Once the facility at Long Harbour is pond. According to some of the guys that Pond. I largest producer of synthetic crude in operation, Carter says 99.9 per cent fish there, it's one ofthe best areas around to Montevecchi says the Sandy Pond oil from oil sands, has been ordered to nickel will be produced through a lengthy, pay $3-million in fines for indirectly hydrometallurgical process, with the euthanizing thousands of waterfowl by residue from this operation slated to be converting small bodies of water into pumped directly into the neighbouring tailings ponds. Sandy Pond. Syncrude is now putting much attention "[Those] materials are then what we and funding into preventative methods to call residue, which essentially is the waste keep birds from landing in the pond. Sound material that we do not need," said Carter. cannons, for example, have been placed to "It gets pumped by pipeline into a tailings startle birds as they land, to deter them or storage area, which in this case would be from venturing into unsafe, slick water. Sandy Pond." In the last week, more ducks and the like Government opposition from the NDP are landing at tailings ponds, despite efforts and environment groups, such as the Sandy to keep them away, and the mortality rate Pond Alliance, have come up with strong for these birds is rising quickly. opposition against the use of Sandy Pond While many see this as solely an as Vale's trash pit, yet Carter insists its use ethical concern, that toxins should not be is necessary at Long Harbour's hydromet extricated into nature at all, the fact of plant. the matter is that we live in an oil-based "The reason that we need to store the society. The product Syncrude is generating material under water cover is because if is essentially required for us to live. sulphur is exposed to air, it oxidizes, and we I see this as not only an ethical concern, want to prevent that," said Carter. but also as a functional concern. Why are He further explained that, aside from other methods of toxin storage not being the iron and gypsum, should the sulphur implemented, or at the very least researched oxidize as a result of being exposed to the to be implemented? air, it would produce acid rain. Pristine Sandy Pond will be turned into a tailings pond by mining company VALE where nearly 40 Ducks don't understand that the pond is unsafe. Ducks don't understand that the sounds coming from the cannons are Science rep says Memorial lab facilities beyond a warning. Ducks land at ponds, and will continue to land at ponds. • Minister of the Environment in Alberta repa1r Rob Renner stated that he doesn't foresee MUNSU bi-elections upcoming, campus smoking still a hot-button issue any point in time when Canada would not have tailings ponds. Environmentalists facilities and lab equipment are necessary media attention and student interest say the death counts are far below MUNSU to ensure that everything is up to modern surrounding the on-campus smoking realistic numbers, as many bird deaths go BEAT safety standards. But because of this debate, students are encouraged to log onto undocumented. President of Syncrude unforeseen increase in the projected cost, their my.mun.ca accounts and complete a Scott Sullivan, though apologetic that the PAUL HUSSEY Earle says that they are now in the process quick survey to express their opinions. THE M US E deaths are occurring, says he can't guarantee of lobbying the provincial government McCormick says that the results will then that it won't happen again. into constructing new buildings, which be collected and analyzed by the Smoking Therefore, it's important to voice your After looking into the possibility for economically, makes more sense. Committee, which meets regularly and is opinions to political leaders to let them upgrades to Memorial University's Adam Daniels announced that the in the process of dealing with this hot­ know that you are concerned with this issue. labs in the Science and Chemistry/Physics MUNSU bi-election will be held on Nov. button topic. The only way that the Alberta government buildings, Chris Earle, Science Rep on the 15~ 16 2010, and is accepting applications Ryan Murphy, executive director of . will take action, and that the governments MUNSU Board of Directors, announced for the positions of Chief Returning student life, announced that on the sixth of other provinces will take notice, is to that these proposed renovations would not Officer and Deputy Returning Officer. floor of the University Centre, a new raise our collective voice. be feasible. According to Daniels, interested security system is being installed. While I can't justify complete While the initial estimates for the applicants should have at least some Lastly, while CHMR is usually on-hand condemnation of the dumpings by repairs would cost around $30-million, experience in or knowledge of policy and to cover the bi-weekly MUNSU board Syncrude due to our dependence on oil, Earle says the new figure has increased constitutions. of directors meetings, they are recorded I simply wonder when we, as a global ten-fold-now somewhere in the range of Jessica McCormick, executive director as absent from the Wednesday, Oct. 20 population, will have to pay a more $300-million. of external affairs, communications, and meeting. significant fine for our actions. These proposed updates for both the research says that in response to the recent VOLUME 61 ISSUE 8 NOVE MBER4. 2010 THEMUSEONLINE.CA NEWS 3 hur dumping site

>ns based on science, not her heart EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Alliance is in no way against prosperity. of cancer and decreased life expectancies of Minister Johnson says Montevecchi James Michael McDonald [email protected] As he phrases it, they are against "the people living in towns that border Alberta's couldn't possibly read her mind, and that unnecessary destruction ofNewfoundland's Athabasca River, where adjacent tailings she bases her decisions on science, not from BUSINESS MANAGER environment." ponds have led to an increase m nver her heart. Heidi Murphy [email protected] "For us here in Newfoundland ... we are mercury and arsenic levels. "The decision that we made was based so fortunate, we have a clean environment, "Water is a life-support system; on science, and with the science and COPY EDITOR clean water, we just can't be destroying this life cannot exist without water," said technology that is available today the best Kerry O'Neill [email protected] stuff like it doesn't matter, we just can't be Montevecchi. decision in this case was the use of Sandy doing that," said Montevecchi. "For us to have that arrogant perspective Pond," said Johnson. PRODUCTION MANAGER When asked of the possible long-term that we can simply just destroy it because "If there were some other technology Mark MacKenzie [email protected] effects of using Sandy Pond as a tailings it is efficient, or expedient, or profitable, in place that was better, that is [the pond, not only the effects on wildlife but is kind of crazy. Those are going to be government's] role, to look at the NEWS EDITOR on residents in the surrounding towns of the long-term consequences because [ ... ] technology available and to implement the Kenny Sharpe [email protected] Long Harbour-Mount Arlington Heights, water is such a valuable commodity; water best option," she said. "The issue here is Montevecchi brought up the most recent is a human right." that there is nothing better." PHOTO EDITOR national and global examples. The operation at Long Harbour Johnson says the man-made alternatives James Learie will [email protected] He noted the toxic, red sludge that has produce some 375,000 tons of waste per to Sandy Pond are not only worse for the covered parts of Hungary, just northwest year, which will be dumped into Sandy environment, but with something such as a ARTS EDITOR Ryan Belbin of Budapest, from a dam which broke, Pond. man-made tailings pond, there is a greater [email protected] resulting in the release of toxic byproducts Speaking about Newfoundland and degree of uncertainty. from mining operations spanning decades Labrador's Minister of Environment Leader of the NDP in Newfoundland FEATURES EDITOR Julie Skinner in that country. and Conservation, Charlene Johnson, and Labrador, Lorraine Michael, agrees [email protected] Montevecchi also referenced Canadian Montevecchi believes that deep down she with Montevecchi. oilsand company, Syncrude, who just must know this will be devastating. "Here we have a minister who should SUBMISSIONS EDITOR weeks ago paid approximately $3-million "I believe that, deep down in their hearts, be understanding the issues, and as the Andrew Button submissions@themuse .ca in environmental fines after the deaths of the provincial and federal environment minister of conservation making this almost 400 ducks who landed in one of ministers know this is wrong," said decision, [Johnson] is making this decision SPORTS EDITOR against experts like Montevecchi," said Tristan Woodworth-Lynas their artificial oil-tailing ponds. Montevecchi. sports@themuse .ca Continuing, he noted the increased rates At Confederation Hill in St. John's, Michael. Speaking to Vale's 2009 income of some SCIENCE EDITOR $13-billion, Michael believes that the Marie King [email protected] $500-million price tag associated with man-made byproduct storage alternatives MULTIMEDIA EDITOR would be a drop in the bucket for a Travis Perry [email protected] company like Vale. Michael says that for anyone who SENIOR REPORTER thinks the people of Long Harbour and Paul Hussey [email protected] surrounding areas do not have issues with what is going on, residents she has spoken SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR with say otherwise. Andrew Furneaux [email protected] ((They do have problems with what is going on. They have real concerns that the HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE economic benefits to the community ... are Kelsey Hayley hr@themuse .ca not going to be great enough to offset what could be happening down the road," said BUSINESS ASSIST ANT Michael. Rui Di Montevecchi believes if Johnson had STAFF WRITER to carry the first 20 buckets of sludge to Steven Stauffer Sandy Pond and dump it in, she wouldn't. DESIGN ASSIST ANT The Sandy Pond Alliance is challenging Kudzaishe Musrurwa the issue in court, on the basis of regulations surrounding wildlife conservation and DISTRIBUTION Barry Ross protection. 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VOLUME 61 ISSUE 8 NOVEMBER4. 2010 THEMUSEONLINE.CA 4 NEWS Black ties, blackjack for charities MUN Monte Carlo night to raise money for organizations in need

the class of 2013 will each of human kindness toward those in need perform choreographed still lives at the heart of the Gala's purpose. dances prepared months in "Monte Carlo represents an opportunity advance and will subsequently for medical students to come together be auctioned." in solidarity with students from other This year's charities who faculties, members of our community, and will receive the funds raised professionals from across the province in from the event are The ALS support of charitable causes that benefit us Society of Newfoundland all," said Horgan. and Labrador, The HUB, Since its inception in 1977, the Gala Newfoundland and Labrador has raised over $1-million. In 2009, Foster Families Association, Monte Carlo raised over $50,000 for Newfoundland and Labrador local charities, with the goal this year of Sexual Assault Crisis and matching or exceeding this total. Prevention Centre, Bridges to Hope, and Corner Brook Shrine Club. themuseonline.ca Horgan says that because of the amount of preparation for a major event such as this, a committee was formed to help plan the event well in advance. "In order to organize this significant undertaking, the committee has met weekly since April and subcommittees JEN WHITE have met on an individual TESOL/TESL Teacher Training PAUL HUSSEY Anchor, and Roulette will be offered to basis as required," he said. T HE MUSE attendees to take part in throughout the "The evening has traditionally involved Certification Courses night. the simultaneous operation of gambling • lateulve 60-Hour Program ow in its thirty-third year running, Admission to the event is one non­ tables alongside both a live and silent • Classroom Management Techalqaes N the MUN Monte Carlo Charity Gala perishable food item, and the dress auction, which necessitates months of • Detailed lesson Planlllag is set to take place on Saturday, Nov. 13 at code is black-tie optional. The doors of planning in order to ensure smooth • ESL Sldlls De~elopmeat the Sheraton Hotel-with all the glitz and the ballroom will open at 7:00 pm, and execution." • Comprelleut~e Teacblag JllatertaJs • Interactive Teacblog Practlcam glamour of a James Bond, all in the name gambling will be offered from opening Monte Carlo was founded in 1977 when • lntematloaaUy Recoplzed CeJtlflcate of charity. until 10:00 pm. As well, the silent auction medical students from the graduating class • Teadler Placemeat Service "Those in attendance will have the will commence when doors open and will of 1980 rallied in aid fellow classmate • JllloaeJ·Back G1WDtee lac:laded opportunity to gamble in support of continue until right after the live auction Conor Maguire, who was a victim of a • Tl:aouuads of Satlafled Students charity, or bid on items in our live and silent beginning at 9:00 pm. tragic automobile accident that left him auctions," said Monte Carlo organizer and "The live auction will close with two quadriplegic. OXFORD SEMINARS MUN medical student Lee Horgan. special items," said Horgan. "The men While the times have changed over the 1-800-269-6719/ 416-924-3240 www.oxfordseminars.ca Blackjack, Texas Hold'em, Crown and of the class of 2014 and the women of years and the event has evolved, the spirit

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VOLUME 61 ISSUE 8 NOYEMBER 4, 2010 THEMUSEONUNE.CA ARTS & CULTURE 5 Andy Jones hits up MUN And smacks straight Into The Wall author of three children's books: The something, which usually deviates from the Queen of Paradise's Garden, Peg Bearskin, established norm. He uses his lovely Aunt and most recently, jack And The Manger. Mary as his prime example. These stories are Jones' personal retelling Once a young switchboard operator, she of Newfoundland folk tales. On top of all married a (divorced!) English diplomat that, he was also a founding member of the twice her age, with her Catholic family illustrious Newfoundland comedy troupe praying every day for her poor, wretched CODCO in 1973. soul. Aunt Mary developed an English Into The Wall was originally conceived by accent, became a gentlewoman of high Jones when he was musing one day about society in Washington, and travelled all the universe. over the world with her husband. The "I remember thinking how big the legend goes that while Mary and Hubby universe was, and I thought, well, what if were stationed in Berlin in 1939, they were you made a human-centric universe, you at a dinner party attended by Adolf Hitler, could say it is just exactly the right size for whom Mary had the great foresight to snub. humans to totally, accidentally emerge. I Did this dis invade Hitler's conscience and mentioned it to a couple of people and they lead to his eventual downfall? Jones thinks said, 'Uhhh, that's not an original idea.' So maybe, in this crazy universe, it could just I expanded on it [and] came up with the possibly have been Aunt Mary's "N" Factor. bucket-of-sand idea as a way to explain it." The show at LSPU Hall was filled to He tests his one-in-a-hundred-million­ the brim every night of the performance. EMMA 0RNHOLT With Uncle Val. According to Jones, he still billon chance theory, assuming that if one T HE M US E has boxes upon boxes full of sexual fantasies It was so packed, the box office was wary were to throw a bucket of sand onto the of giving out complimentary tickets-but od, the "N" Factor, buckets of sand, from Canadians all over the country sent ground, it may take you this many tries in not to a wannabe reporter, thankfully. Even theories of the universe, and dear in to be read during Still Alive. He claims G order for the sand to spill into the exact in Jones's dressing room, conducting an Aunt Mary are all discussed in Andy Jones' he was surprised at the amount of canoe shape of Newfoundland, give or take a cove interview was difficult. Fans young, old, most recent one-man show, Into The Wall. scenarios. or two. and anywhere in-between were piling in to The show ran from Oct. 21-24 at the He has starred in several feature films "But as I was writing the show, 9/11 get their copies of Andy's new book signed. LSPU Hall, with a free performance for including Rare Birds, Brain Candy, Young happened. I then had a moment, and even One of the fans even digressed that Jones students at the Reid Theatre for "I Love Trijfte, and most recently, Grown Up Movie as an atheist, I remember praying, saying had read out one of his fantasies in Still MUNdays" on Oct. 28. The performance Star. the whole rosary. That inspired me to bring Alive, which involved the fan watching Jones has been a presence at Memorial was written by Jones and directed by God into the equation." hockey and eating chips while surrounded Charlie Tomlinson. University. He taught a class for the Diploma The audience is also introduced to Jones' by scantily-clad women. in Performance and Communications The actor-comedian originally opened fatalistic philosophy, which he feels is best Whether writing, acting, teaching, or Into the Wallin Whitehorse, Yukon in 2002. Media, and was the university's Writer in described in French: "Future possible,peut­ getting Canadians to confess what tickles Residence last year. From there, he has taken it across Canada, etre horrible," translated as, "future possible, "I would love to teach again. I really their fancy, this St. John's native remains including every arts and culture centre in perhaps horrible." one of the most prominent and active Newfoundland. enjoyed teaching that course and being Jones believes that the "N"Factor is what members of the arts community in the Writer in Residence. In fact, that is where Even before Into The Wall, Jones was no makes Newfoundlanders so special. He province. stranger to one-man shows. He has toured I put that book Uack And The Manger] describes it as "illogical, yet human." It is together." extensively with his shows Still Alive, King basically a Newfoundlander's way of doing 0' Fun, Out Of The Bin, and An Evening On top of being an actor, Jones is the Art abound at St. John's gallery corner So much talent, such a small street town, gives talks, and interacts with the STEVEN STAUFFER THE MUSE community. EASTERN~ ~ Eastern Edge also has a special "Rogue ' J ,1 .. ). ~ .. ust off Water Street, where Cliff Baird's Gallery," a space dedicated to showcasing Cove meets Harbour Drive, you'll find new art from either local artists just getting Jthree businesses, side by side. Independent started, or more experienced artists trying but connected, the Eastern Edge, A1 C, something new. and Leyton Galleries are perfect starting "It's a way for artists to test how their points for anyone looking to explore the St. material is going to be received," said Bush. John's art scene. "The Rogue Gallery is in the entrance, so The A1C and Eastern Edge are non­ people coming to see the main exhibit will profit, artist-run centres, meaning that their see their work as well, and they'll get to primary goal is to exhibit new work, not meet the artist being exhibited. It's a really to sell it. The Leyton Gallery is different positive learning experience." but ultimately we're going to exhibit what exclaimed, echoing a sentiment shared by in that you can buy the paintings you see Rogue Gallery exhibitions only last three we think is the best contemporary art. We all the galleries. on the wall, but all three galleries place weeks, and the selection process isn't quite want our exhibits to get people talking, to St. John's does have a notoriously active an emphasis on providing a space where as rigorous. "We put the applicants' names create a dialogue." artistic community, and one of its defining emerging artists can showcase their work. into a hat and pick some out," said Bush. Unlike the other two, the Leyton Gallery traits is inclusiveness. When asked what The Eastern Edge Gallery is the most The gallery is part of the community is commercial. advice they would· give to anyone looking established of the three, having been in ways that go beyond their exhibitions. "Artist-run centres play a very to join the local scene, either as an artist or around since 1984. Their space can be used for poetry readings, important role, and we play another," said an appreciator, everyone had the same basic "We showcase contemporary art­ lectures, or performances. They are also Bonnie Leyton, the gallery's owner. "We response: come down, and start talking to anything that fits that bill," said Eastern known for their 24-Hour Art Marathon complement each other." people. Edge director, Michelle Bush. "Visual, fundraiser, which has been expanded to a "We are a space for professional artists, "We are a very friendly, low-key place," audio, interactive ... we are committed to 10-day event. usually young and emerging, to sell their said Leyton. "Come on in, even just to look exhibiting art in all media forms." The A1C Gallery is another St. John's work. We do have solo shows, but often we and talk. Especially to talk-this is not a "We" could mean anyone, even you. The artist-run centre, opening its doors in 2008 are rotating work from various artists. As library!" programming committee is made up of in response to the amount of quality work soon as one gets sold, another goes up." The A1 C was just as open: "Our artist­ local volunteers, and membership is open being produced. Being a commercial gallery does not in-residence program starts in January, to anyone who makes art or has an interest "The Newfoundland art scene is so mean that the art is not the focus. and our doors are wide open. Anyone who in art. Every year, the gallery puts out a call varied," said Mark Bennett, chair of A1C's "I'm not looking for something that will wants to come in and talk to the artist is for submissions, and replies come from board of directors. "There are so many 'sell.' I don't worry about that. I just want welcome." across Canada and beyond. There are five circles that intertwine: musicians who know something that I respond to. Anything six-week exhibitions each year, plus one painters who work with sculptors. All this good is always commercially viable." For more information on the galleries, go members' show. An exhibition is more than creativity results in a lot of work-we get a Leyton has a number of local artists who to theleytongallery.com, easternedge.ca, or just filling a room full of art and letting lot of submissions. We like to mix it up and work exclusively with her. al cgallery. com people in to look at it; the artist comes to showcase a variety of styles and mediums, "There's so much talent here," she VOLUM E 61 ISSUE 8 NOVEMBER4. 2010 THEMUSEONLINE.CA 6. ARTS &CULTURE

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This is N and Danger Mouse get authorship an album about a man who is unhappy and paranormal because they are the architects, but this doesn't see how things can get any better. record features more guest stars than this Nothing here will blow anyone's mind, paper has room to print. Names like Frank but it will seep into it. This is a true album, Low-budget sequel continues Black, Julian Casablancas, James Mercer, rather than just a collection of songs, and and Nina Persson grace the album credits, several listens prove that familiarity breeds to scare audiences while the liner features original artwork by appreciation. David Lynch. There is a veritable butt-load Paranormal Activity 2 Starring Katie Daughter Ali (Molly Ephriam) begins of talent at work here, and while the result Featherson, Micah Sloat, Brian Boland, recording the behavior in the house on her isn't quite equal to the sum of its parts, it's grade: Sprague Grayden, Molly Ephriam, and Tim camera and researching possible demon not bad-good, even. Clemens. Paramount Pictures. 91 mins. stories to determine the cause of the The production is lush, almost hazy; Rated R. family's curse. The activity in the house gets you could sink into this album. Electricity worse as people are terrorized, and even swirls under everything; the songs snap and SELINA PINTO attacked, during all hours of the day. crackle at times and wash like the tides at + THE MUSE Using footage shot by the family, the film others. Danger Mouse-a prolific producer ne year after Paranormal Activity was displays a firsthand look into the lives of 0 demanded by audiences, the sequel is each family member. Video surveillance of Produced by Alex Somers scaring more movie goers than the original. every room, and surveillance outside the (Jonsi & Alex's Riceboy Sleeps), i Breaking box office records this time house, catches the activity taunting the Annan Heim, which translates into around, the film also doubles as a prequel. family, as well as the personal attacks on its To Another World, is an album full With the handy, do-it-yourself cam various members. of gentle, fragile, and powerful, style that is used in the first film, the plot While explaining why Katie and Micah pop songs. Opening with a subtle begins with Kristi Rey (Sprague Grayden) are terrorized in the first movie, this film fog of choral distortion, the title returning from the hospital with her also strives for more plot and character track sets the pace for an album newborn son Hunter, her happy family development. The reasoning for the sister's that's full of delicate pop songs documenting the first few months of curse is unexpected, and the tension, that could easily be compared to Hunter's life in their high-end household. especially at night in the basement, is those of groups such as Amiina Life is going exceptionally well for the intense. The film also follows what happens and Ohbijou. Yet, while these family, especially when Kristi's sister, Katie the day after the first film ends and, as comparisons can be made, it is the (Katie Featherson), and her boyfriend, expected, it ain't pretty. voice of lead singer Hildur Kristin Micah (Micah Sloat), tell Kristi of their I don't care what anyone says or how Stefansd6ttir which truly sets this plans to move in together in a house down much you thought the first one was band apart. the block. Those familiar with the first bullshit- if you see this film in a crowded Some might find the first half of movie will know how that works out. theatre at night, you will be scared. This film the album to be a bit sleepy, but it One morning, the family awakes to a is proof that, like 'lbe Blair Witch Project, is in these quieter moments that the band Rokkuro, messy household, immediately suspecting you don't need a lot of gore and special /Annan exposes glimmers of the intensity that a burglary. Mter searching for some time, effects to make a great horror movie. The Heim they are capable of and later realize with 12T6nar Kristi discovers the only object taken in a build-up of tension and suspense, causing standout tracks like "Augun Opnast" and Alternative Rock house full of valuable, material objects is a paranoia among audience members, is "Sjonarspil." necklace given to her by Katie. To protect more terrifying than murderers or ghouls Anyone who has heard their 2007 debut DAVID LANDER his family from another intrusion, Dan popping out of nowhere. The minimal THE i\.1USE album, Pao Kolnar i Kvold ... ,can hear that installs a video surveillance system in the effects are adequate because, used only the band has developed a more cohesive house. This filming style, displaying entire when absolutely necessary, they play off of ailing from Iceland, many will and realized sound with f Annan Heim. rooms, makes certain scenes in Paranormal the building suspense. Unlike Blair Witch, H certainly compare Rokkurro to other The album is not perfect, but this record Activity 2 easier to watch than those from this sequel is actually good. musical successes from that country, such as is a powerful statement from a band that its predecessor. If you're looking for a good scare this Bjork, Sigur Ros, and ml.im. It's happened is beginning to find their stride. Rokkurro The family continues with everyday life Hallowe'en season, instead of seeing the to every band that has pushed beyond is quickly developing as one of Iceland's until their Hispanic maid Martine suspects same crap that has been recycled for the Iceland and onto the international scene, premiere bands. evil and is let go because of her religious past seven years, go see this movie. If you and it will certainly happen to Rokkurro. exorcism of the house. Similar to the first do, I dare you not to check the room before While there may be musical similarities movie, small, odd things happen around you go to sleep at night. that can be drawn between other successful grade: the house at first, like the pool cleaner Icelandic bands- soaring strings, delicate­ being taken out of the water every night yet-powerful vocals, and, well, they sing in and heavy noises coming from upstairs. Icelandic-with i Annan Heim, Rokkurro However, the suspense this time is higher, prove themselves to be a band with their + and the amount of activity occurring in the own distinct sound that demands attention. house is more drastic.

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Documentary puts Afghan war into perspective Poignant film for Remembrance Day screening

is just who is that MUN CINEMA enemy? Oh sure, SERIES there be monsters called the Taliban, MILDRED PIERCE but in fact the film THE MUSE cannot show us what they look like, or o where was I? Watching movies, of even where they are Scourse. Coming up at MUN Cinema is in that godforsaken the much acclaimed documentary Restrepo, stretch of rock and directed by writers and action guys Tim desert because no Hetherington and Sebastian Junger. one ever sees them. War might not be good for much, but it It's like fighting in sure fuels some of the best filmmaking fog, or dust. we have ever seen, in both dramatic and Everyone has said documentary genres. this documentary is Restrepo is so good and intense that it like Hurt Locker on feels like a staged piece of brilliance; it's acid-with reality. a bit hard on the head to know you are The style is pure actually watching real footage of real guys cinema verite: no in the real battleground ofAfghanistan. No vmceover telling punches are pulled here, so be prepared to us what to see or experience as dramatically poignant a story how to see it, no of what's happening on the ground right flourishes of camera work, no prescribed silver screen! See it and feel it-how fitting for now, right there, as you will ever see. or fancy premeditation. Instead, we follow National Geographic distributed the Remembrance Day. The directing team decided to embed along with the filmmakers whatever comes film, so you get the realism big time. If you themselves for well over a year with a bunch next, all with an almost dizzying sense of want your war docs political and angry, this Restrepo plays 1bursday, Nov.11, at Empire of American soldiers who are fighting the expectation and nervousness. Holy crap, isn't it.This is the Zen of war-putting you Studio 12, Avalon Mall Cinemas. Tickets go enemy. One huge question the film raises, you wonder, how do these guys do it? It's in the moment, in the desert, in the state of on sale at 6:00pm that evening, show starts and never really answers because it can't, hard enough watching them through a unknowingness and unpredictability. at 7:00pm. This online trend is not a fail Internet users express themselves through memes

the course of weeks and months. The site Internet memes. A concept like "Longcat," a writer and performer with the local ROBERT SNOW THE MUSE also posts video episodes in which Know for instance, provides a great forum for comedy troupe The PwG! points out the Your Meme "Internet Scientists" explain skilful artists to express themselves. But it's lack of substance found in certain memes. ou may not realize it, but you are part how a meme began and why it's spreading. important to note where the skill comes "I think Internet memes are a beautiful way Yof a growing Internet trend. No, you One important aspect of memes is from. Memes themselves are contagious to express just how stupid you are," he said, haven't been secretly recorded and posted how they show off the artistic skill of the media, but each, new iteration is shaped "and people will love you for it." on YouTube. By simply using the Internet, meme's participants. ''Alternate Universe" by the skill and creativity of each person Art or not, Menning believes that memes you are part of a global, online community is one such meme that is made up ofimages through which it passes." are here to stay. "Culture is fundamentally who create and spread Internet memes. depicting popular characters re-imagined If memes are part of an emerging form made out ofmemes like words, pictures, and The term may be unfamiliar, but the as part of other worlds. This includes highly of art, it's not always an overwhelmingly concepts. As long as we are social animals content isn't: "LOLcats," "David Mter realistic illustrations of Super Mario, and sophisticated one, but it is one that has who communicate with one another, and Dentist," and the Christian Bale rant are manga versions of the Peanuts' comic strip growing appeal. Many memes consist as long as there is an Internet, there will be only a few, well-known memes. They all characters. These images are posted purely of vulgar or abusive phrases pasted onto Internet memes." have one thing in common: as they spread for fun, and they rarely carry a complicated random· images, but they still achieve from person to person, new versions and message. impressive distribution. Ryan Dillon, parodies are created. This results in a Many memes consist of auto-tuned ,...------..., unique piece of culture that both entertains remixes of viral videos, some of which and connects its audience. display the creator's legitimate musical Memes take multiple forms, but they are talent. YouTube musical group The set apart from a commonplace, viral video in Gregory Brothers are an excellent example, how they are copied and altered by Internet with their Auto-Tune 1be News series and ... users. Chris Menning, a community the wildly popular "Double Rainbow" 1 manager for the website KnowYourMeme. and "Bed Intruder" songs. The Gregory 11111 com, highlights the constantly changing Brothers have even begun to earn a profit nature of memes. from memes by releasing their remixes on "Basically, a meme is a handy, theoretical iTunes. A leader in assurance, tax, transaction and unit of culture that undergoes natural A quick poll of Memorial students advisory services, we make a difference in selection in its replication," he said. "On reveals how well-recognized memes are­ the Internet, this often comes in the form but not all students see them as art. Josh St~ John's and across Canada. of an image, phrase, or video that inspires Whelan, a fourth-year economics and people to manipulate it, pass it around, and math student, said, "They just give you a ey.com/ca oftentimes seek out more of it." good laugh. They're a good two-minute KnowYourMeme.com, based in New break from your average day." York City, is specifically designed to track Katherine Laite, a history and memes, analyze their content, and report archaeology student, disagrees slightly, 8 ERNST &YOUNG on the different opinions of each trend. The saying that many memes can be artistic: Qwllty In &nythl, w. Do site incorporates detailed articles on most "Sure; and maybe a form of social known memes, and their writers use web­ commentary [as well]." traffic tracking tools, like Google Trends, Menning agrees, saying, "I've seen a lot to track how popular a meme becomes over of very creative pieces that were based on '------' VOLUME 61 ISSUE 8 NOVEMBER4. 2010 TH EMUSEONLINE.CA 8 FEATURE

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Laws make things you're scared of go away, don't they? George Street Association introduces new regulations, claiming public safety benefits claiming public safety as a benefit of some and deliberate binge drinking as last call JONATHAN RYAN THE MUSE law or regulation is usually just a way to approaches. get people to go along with whatever is I can take being lied to and told that a he government of Newfoundland being suggested without asking too many law serving someone else is for my benefit. T and Labrador has introduced a new questions. What really gets me is that this is just set of liquor licensing regulations which The last thing that this regulation will another step in the long march to complete state that no patrons are to remain in a do is promote public safety. Currendy bar sanitization of our society. bar more than one hour after it is closed. owners are free to let people leave at their Mentions have been made in St. John's If the intent of this regulation is to crack own pace; no doubt many leave long before City Council in the past (by and for scared, down on bars that illegally sell booze after they would be forced to by the law. But, old farts) that there should be a by-law hours, then it could be quite effective. The human nature being what it is, if you say to force bars in St. John's to close earlier problem is that these new regulations are "everyone has to be out at x hour" many, for this same reason, stating that having being sold as a solution to a public safety many people will wait until that very last all these drunks about late at night is issue, which it is not. minute to leave. dangerous to public safety. How moving Currendy the regulations state that There will be a rush to purchase enough that mass exodus ahead by an hour or two DID YOU patrons must finish their drinks within alcohol at last call to make it through improves the overall safety of the situation 30 minutes of last call. However, there is the hour, and after that, thousands of is a mystery to me. This is probably why the no rule that states patrons must leave the drunks will pour out onto George Street motion may never have come to council, premises. As a consequence, some suspect at alarmingly tight intervals. Thousands and was certainly not made into law. KNOW?? certain bars make a practice of selling of drunk, or relatively drunk, people will This utter garbage is just a small taste of drinks illegally after hours. But that is not be forced out the door onto the street at what will happen if the cowards, biddies, the problem the new regulations claim to the same time-too crowded to move, and religious outspoken are allowed to ONE OF EVERY TWO remedy. not enough cabs, too many people for the walk all over your rights-the kind of fools The George Street Association (GSA) police to deal with. Fights, vandalism, and who think making something illegal makes SMOKERS WILL DIE believes that these regulations, along with all other sorts of mischief will break out. it stop. And yes, sometimes exercising your security cameras and increased police London had a similar problem of people rights involves getting on an epic drunk, PREMATURELY FROM A presence on George Street, will simply pouring out of bars at the same time, staying out till all hours of the night, and make everyone safer. starting fights and vandalizing the city. possibly making a complete ass of yourself TOBACCO RELATED Whenever someone tells me something Their enlightened solution: bars can stay And, if the world we live in is just a litde will make me safer, I tend to take interest open as long as they wish. This eliminates dirty, dangerous, and alive? That's how it's DISEASE immediately. Not because I'm some coward, two threats to public safety: thousands supposed to be. afraid of his own shadow, but because of drunks on the street at the same time, Be Free - Smoke Free Every rose has its thorns www.actnl.com Scary, toothy vaginas then and now imposed by the wearer's family or husband. inspired after she heard a victim lament, "If THE CUNNING . Judging from the look of some of them, only I had teeth down there!" LINGUIST nobody was getting in there. Man's greatest fear realized. Ew. The 2007 film, Teeth, is a modern Depending on your sensitivities, the testament to this time-honoured, male vagina dentata can be viewed as a horrifying, EMMA 0RNHOLT terror. It tells the story of a normal nightmarish abomination, or a symbol of THE MUSE teenage girl, growing up in a conservative female sexual empowerment. Maybe both? community near a nuclear power plant, "I love girls, I think they are beautiful," said and coming to grips with her sexuality. Oh, one of my male friends one day. "I look at and the shark-like mandible that evolved breasts and sometimes I think, 'maybe I inside of her. The teenager faces constant can do this.' But then I think about what's abuse from males in her life, including her down there and I get scared." boyfriend, family doctor, and stepbrother. He then shuddered. As she discovers herself, she discovers the Although this was a gay man explaining awesome power she possesses between her his sexual preferences, his sentiment has delicate thighs. Using her punani, she seeks been shared by many heterosexual men as revenge on men who've wronged her. well. Throughout history, men have found The morphing of the vagina dentata into vaginas exceptionally frightening. The a modern-day reality can be seen in Rape­ vagina dentata, Latin for "vaginal teeth," is aXe, an anti-rape device. The condom myth present in many cultures, including contains sharp, vertical hooks which attach Greek, Native American, Mrican, South themselves to the penis when the attacker American, Indo-European, and even attempts to pull out of the victim's vagina. modern Western society. The latex condom encapsulates the penis, In this myth, the female is seen as a and is meant to temporarily disable the huntress, a dangerous creature with the attacker. It also prevents pregnancy and ability to destroy a man and reduce him to the spread of STDs, with the condom nothing when he is at his most vulnerable. enclosing any resulting blood without Some myths have men wearing down the letting it enter the victim. teeth with stone phalluses in an attempt to The condom is meant to injure the rapist "tame" the woman for future intercourse. to the degree of requiring immediate Others depict creatures, such as crabs, medical attention, giving the victim waiting inside the vagina. time to flee. The injury itself would The notion of a chomping snatch is leave a distinctive mark on the attacker, believed to have derived from male anxieties recognizing him as a rapist. in connection to sex. A fear of sexual failure There has been considerable debate or intimidation at the hands offemales may concerning the Rape-aXe because of its have been the basis for this bizarre myth. vicious nature. The condom was developed Intense fears of castration and impotence by South Mrican woman Sonette Ehlers. are also thought to be driving factors that South Mrica is a country with a shockingly spawn this hideous creation. high instance of rape. Ehlers believed Ama2i11g Students, a program offered by Student Affairs and Si!rvices, recognizes Memorial's studetlt The man-eating vagina was perhaps the condom would empower normally superheroes. They are outstanding role models and involved contributors. They are leader& in perpetuated by some particularly nasty impoverished and helpless women in her academics, student societies, and the community. medieval, chastity belts. Discouraging country who are too often blamed for being www.mun.ca/student/amazing llft111eMnto.tlllllllllllll premarital sex, these contraptions were raped. According to Ehlers, the device was

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DARE to be free The freedom to choose drugs DAVID SPEED Legalization would make crime rates regulation of cigarettes; I fail to see why the could watch it? The concept of liberty is THE MUSE skyrocket (because offenders would be stoned). government-regulated sale of drugs could profound and should extend to things as This argument makes two assumptions, not be similarly controlled. basic as choosing to imbibe psychoactive like many people in Canada, believe , and I don't agree to either of them. First, it For sake of argument, let's say you're substances. Society in general frowns upon that marijuana should be legalized. I equates the legalization of a behaviour with personally against ingesting any drugs. drugs, which is understandable; but, a Odds are, a good chunk of the readers of a willingness ofpeople to do said behaviour. Awesome! But,· why should your paternalistic government is detrimental to this paper will agree with me; marijuana Just because drugs are legal does not mean perspective be forced onto others? I everyone's liberty-and between these two, should be legalized. But here is where I that everyone will do drugs. Even if people wouldn't be caught dead watching Gilmore it's a pretty easy choice to make. may diverge from my support base: I also were more likely to do drugs, on what basis Girls, but would it be fair for me to support think that heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, and acid should they be stopped? It's your body, it's legislation which mandated that no one should be legalized. your right. Although many people will agree with What if more crimes were committed me that marijuana should be legal, they by persons under the influence of drugs? tend to shy away from the legalization of CHEAPIE CHEAPIE PIZZA We have a remedy for that-it's called all drugs because of various concerns over 738-7514 the Criminal Code of Canada. If you get t. health, crime, or harm. Although these p..."\ Take out or delivery high and break into a house, you will go appear to be legitimate concerns, I do ~tl ~iS\ (to St. John's, Kilbride, and Mt. Pearl) to prison. The actual criminal offense not believe they are sufficient to warrant should be the breaking and entering, not the banning of narcotics. Below are three LARGE PIZZA for only $8.99 the ingestion of psychoactive substances. 0~,\6~ common arguments against the legalization \... with cheese & S toppings People ingesting alcohol are more likely to of drugs-and why they either misguided, drive while impaired; does it make sense LARGE GARLIC FINGERS for only $8.99 inaccurate, or arbitrary: with cheese 8r dipping sauce to arrest every drunken person on George Hard drugs are dangerous, and should Street? TOPPINGS TO CHOOSE FROM ALSO TRY OUR DELICIOUS therefore be illegal People will see this as sign that hard drugs Bacon, Black Olive, Cheese, Chicken, Green Pepper, Burgers, Cheesy Nachos, Oonairs, Fries, Hot This is a non sequitur for at least two are endorsed by the government. Ground Beef, Ham, Hot Pepper, Mushroom, Onion, Lasagna, Onion Rings, Poutine, Wedge Fries reasons. First, why should something Pepperoni, Pineapple, Salami, Sausage, Tomato I can appreciate this argument more being harmful necessitate it being deigned than the other two, but it is still wrong. Not Cheesy stuffed-crust pizza available upon request illegal? If I were to choose to spend my interfering with a behaviour is not the same money and inject myself with an illicit as endorsing it. I can dress up in 80s, warm­ substance, on what basis would you contest up gear and re-enact Flashdance while that? It's my body, not yours. Second, BIG BEAR MOVERS outside oflibraries; the fact the government where is the consistency in the application does not interfere with this does not mean 726-1515 of this reasoning? Fat-rich diets, alcohol, it is encouraged by Ottawa. The posting and smoking all kill people in droves-why of warnings and requiring consumers to Local and long distance moving should these substances be allowed and not be the age of majority is sufficient for the drugs?

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Keep calm and carry on

'm stressed. One of my earliest memories is from could. The fact that my mom went through other than myself It's easy to get caught up I Somewhere along the way, I must have when I was three years old. I'm walking all of that and still has patience to listen in student life and let other relationships inherited my Nana's obsessive anxiousness, around an enormous building with my to me complain is astounding. The other and priorities fall by the wayside. because lately I'm in a constant state of mom. I can remember holding her hand, day, she even offered to bake treats for an So I struggle with my workload worry. I worry about money, I worry about getting into an elevator, and staring up at upcoming society social so that I wouldn't sometimes. Balancing school and work school, and I worry about balancing two the adults around us. I didn't know exactly have to. "I just know how busy you are," she is tough, but I'm getting through it. It's jobs. I worry that I don't have enough time what we were doing at the time, but I knew said. university, not rocket science. And next in the day to get everything done, I worry that my mom had work to do and that I was Don't get me wrong, I doubt that I've time I feel like crapping out, I'll try and about missing classes, and I worry about my to behave. An older gentleman got into the been permanently cured of my anxiousness. remember that we're all going through it future. I worry that I'm a neglectful sister elevator with us and asked my mom who In fact, I can almost guarantee that this together. to my siblings and a self-absorbed friend, I the "little fellow" was next to her. Needless time next week I'll be back in frantic­ worry about missing family dinners, and I to say, he was referring to me. student mode. That said, it was nice to step Julie Skinner worry that I'll never stop worrying again. I At the time, I was absolutely outraged. back for a moment and think of someone worry about what to worry about. Sure, my mom had made the unfortunate I know that I'm not the only one in decision of giving me a mushroom cut, this boat; most students I talk to these deeming me an androgynous toddler, but LETTERS TO THE EDITOR days are feeling the same pressures. Each I was wearing a purple tracksuit and had week I hustle to finish assignments and just gotten my ears pierced! Surely the man have the proper readings done for class. could tell that I was a girl. I'm constantly pulling all-nighters to get For years to come, I used that story as the Everybody's workin' everything done in the nick of time, only prime example of why mushroom haircuts to have to go through the same frantic should be outlawed. No three-year-old girl process all over again the following week. wants to be referred to as a boy, mistake or for the weekend I'm starting to feel like a gerbil in a wheel. not. But looking back now, I see things a I'm not sure what's worse, though: being little bit differently. The building that we here was a brief article in the Muse In fact, my husband has put in more than overworked and stressed, or knowing were wandering around was the @II T about pay scales of professors at the regulation hours working for Memorial that you're overworked and stressed and library and my mom was working on her the University (Volume 61, Issue 6). I University, going in early and leaving late complaining about it. Master's in Education at the time. She do not know if it was an error by the on frequent occasions and he works many I have to say, my mom is a saint. The other was a mother of three, taking a full course newspaper or whether this is really the hours at home in the evenings and on day, after listening to one of my rants on load, and substitute teaching on the side. official designation of employees by the weekends. how there aren't enough hours in the day, While two of her kids were old enough to University, but it said that there were "full­ I twould be helpful ifeither the University she generously offered her assistance. She be in school, the other one-me-got to time" professors, "associate" professors, and changed this misleading designation or, if told me that she understood exactly what tag along with her on the occasional study "assistant" professors. the Muse made a mistake and they meant it was like to be a stressed-out, struggling date. If the term full-time is correct then it is full professor and not full-time professor, student who felt pushed to her limits. She The more I think of it, the more I wish I an unfortunate and misleading designation. I think it would be good if you printed a said that if there was anything that she could build a time machine and take back My husband, even after over 20 years at the correction so people and students don't get could do for me, no matter how small or my awful, self-centered rant. Of course the University and a lot of hard work is still the idea that assistant professors don't work insignificant it might seem, she would be woman knows what it's like to be a stressed only an assistant professor, and I can assure as hard as the rest! happy to help. student-she had it much worse than I ever you that he works and is expected to work full-time (9-5, 5 days a week) like anyone Cabherine Mason else, even though it appears he gets half the A professor's wife pay of these so-called full-time professors. ,. HUMBER The Business School Apples to oranges am writing in response to a letter as they are (including the fees for a gym l published in your newspaper by Nicholas I'm forced to pay for every semester even Belanger (Volume 61, Issue 4). While I though I don't use it) without having to pay certainly do appreciate efforts to eliminate even more for someone else's sake. Perhaps discriminatory policies in the university, that makes me sound selfish, but without a I do have to disagree with two things in job and already owing thousands of dollars Belanger's letter. in student loans, I can't exactly afford to The first is his comparison of services be paying someone else's way through Financial Planning for international students to services university. So, no, I personally would not for students with disabilities. I feel that be willing to accept such an increase in my Global Business Management this is like comparing apples to oranges. tuition fees. It could be that other students Human Resources Management Students with disabilities (of which I am feel the same way about an increase in their International Development one) receive accommodations because we student fees as I do, or perhaps Belanger International Marketing need them and are legally entitled to them; was right, but the only way to know for while international students are welcome sure would be to ask them. Marketing Management to come here, they don't necessarily need In closing, Belanger's intentions are Public Administration to do so-coming here despite the fees is certainly honourable and I respect them, their choice and they do have the option of I really do, but I have a big difference in choosing other universities to attend (as we opinion about willingness to pay more fees all do). A person with a disability, on the and wouldn't be surprised if other students other hand, will require accommodations do as well. Here's to hoping that the wherever he or she goes and may not be university will consult us before making able to succeed academically without them. any changes to the status quo with regards People don't choose to have disabilities to what we're willing to pay in tuition fees. and require accommodations for them, but international students do have the luxury Rebecca Furlong of choos_ing other universities if they are opposed to the fees at this one. It's all about choice, and while international students have a choice in the matter, students with Just a trickle disabilities do not. Dear Memorial, Secondly, Belanger states, "I firmly Please make your library water fountains believe that students would be willing function better than a 90-year-old penis. to accept an increase in fees if it meant Thank you. More eliminating this embarrassing policy," and I think that he really should survey his fellow Alex Dezan students before making such a statement. Personally, I think my fees are high enough On behalf of everybody VOLUME 61 ISSUE 8 NOVEMBER4. 2010 THEMUSEONLINE.CA SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 13

Environmental concerns on campus Construction at Burton's Pond threatens w ildlife habitat at Memorial, explained that construction Gibson, a retired DFO research scientist. can unintentionally introduce fine "There were changes in species richness sediments to ponds and rivers, which are and abundance, and some parts of our known to impact the survival of growing aquatic ecosystems were lost." salmon and trout embryos. Also, removal "Riparian vegetation has been lost, of woody debris can reduce availability of and littoral substrate has been filled in. habitat that allows young fish to hide and Therefore, part of the ecosystem will be older fish to hunt. lost," said Gibson. "Killifish spawn in littoral "Whether the fish populations in areas. Trout have been seen spawning in Burton's Pond will be greatly affected by the area that has been degraded. I don't these activities is unclear," said Westley, know if there was survival of the eggs, but "but policies to reduce the potential impact brown trout have been known to spawn of some of these known effects should in upwelling gravel in littoral areas, so it's always be followed, and it is not apparent possible." that discretion is being used in this case." The presence of Killifish in the pond The federal Fisheries Act is in place to also raises an issue, as Killifish are listed protect various types of fish habitat, with as a species of special concern within charges most commonly laid under Section Newfoundland and Labrador. The D FO 35(1) and Section 36(3), which prohibit was previously hesitant to allow one the, "harmful alteration, disruption, or Memorial graduate student a permit to destruction of fish habitat," and the collect Killifish from the pond, due to MARIE KING apartments that will allow the building to "deposit of a deleterious substance in concern for the population numbers. THE M US E meet the requirements of accessible units, waters frequented by fish," respectively. Gibson explained how years ago, he so students with disabilities will be able to The Department ofFisheries and Oceans complained to a senior DFO habitat alking by Burton's Pond the past live in the apartments if they so choose. (DFO) are responsible for responding to official about lax habitat enforcement. "He W couple weeks, you may have noticed The second phase will include the addition situations similar to the one at Burton's said that DFO does not want to look as the presence of more heavy machinery than of some green space. Pond. though it interferes with 'progress,' and ducks or other wildlife. While being a pleasant presence on­ According to Lisa Lawlor, prefers a 'cooperative' approach." The construction that took place entailed campus, Burton's Pond also is an important Communications Officer at the DFO, He also emphasized how important it is the replacement of a fair-sized portion of habitat for various types of birds and fish, MUN did not require authorization to get the message across about the public's the shoreline with a concrete retaining along with other wildlife. from the DFO for the project. However, concern with the lack of enforcement when wall, part of the area that sits right on top "The pond is an important wintering there was a complaint and investigation it comes to such activity. of fish-spawning grounds. area for migratory birds," explained Ian by DFO habitat biologists. There were "Like most people who walk by the Engineer on the project, Brian Scott, Jones, professor of biology at Memorial some suggestions made on how to reduce pond every day, I enjoy watching the explained that this project is the first of a University, ornithologist, and concerned the impact on the fish habitat, including wildlife and looking for different species of two-phase project to provide an accessible environmentalist. He also added that moving the retaining wall back slightly to birds coming in and out of the pond," said linkage between the Burton's Pond because St.John's is extremely far east, non­ accommodate placing of pea gravel as a Allison Grist, Burton's Pond Apartments Apartments and the rest of campus, since North American birds from Iceland and potential spawning area. resident and fourth-year biology student. there are currently no sidewalks along Europe regularly winter on Burton's Pond, In the end, the DFO assessed that the "It is nice just having those five minutes of Burton's Pond Road. including Tufted Ducks and Eurasian project would pose little risk to the fish nature in the middle of a city campus." "The current project involves the Wigeons. habitat. construction of a concrete retaining wall "They use the natural features of the "Thirty to forty years ago, there were For more information on the Fisheries Act, along the southern portion of Burton's pond, including the shoreline of the pond major onslaughts on streams, ponds, vwt www-heb.pac. dfo-mpo.gc. ca/habitat_ Pond, so that [the] area can be widened which, until very recently, has been natural and wetlands in the city in the name of policylenforcing_the_act_e.htm. to accommodate a sidewalk and handrail," and well-vegetated. This is also a blatant 'progress,' probably with the thinking­ Scott explained. violation of the federal Fisheries Act." or lack of in those days-that natural This coincides with other upgrades to the Peter Westley, biology graduate student resources were infinite," said R. John

and ocean anoxia events (depletion of A second glance at extinction oxygen) in an effort to show that both of New theories on mass extinction provide a new perspective these contributing factors could possibly be enough to cause a mass extinction. The Permian-Triassic boundary is "The problem with that is that the original TIM O'BRIEN of its twin extinction physical evidence found at the Permian­ THE MUSE interesting because events. "It really threw a wrinkle at the Triassic boundary includes iridium, [rare uring Earth's 4.6 billion year meteorite people," said Mark Wilson, metal] anomalies, and microspherules­ D history, there have been many mass professor of earth sciences at MUN. "Can little melt droplets of volcanic magma, extinctions oflife that are recognized in the you have two significant meteorite events blown up into the atmosphere," Wilson geologic record. Naturally, they have left where there is no geological evidence stated. "The question becomes: How do scientists wondering how these apocalyptic preserved [of a meteorite crater] that we you create some of these features from a scenarios ever occurred. can see? That's when people started looking global anoxia event in the ocean, or from a Were such extinctions caused by extra­ at other ideas." CFB? Neither one can necessarily give you terrestrial objects, such as a massive One such idea that Wilson refers to is some of the geochemical features found at meteorite, or were they caused by naturally discussed in a scientific paper written by the [extinction] sites." occurring processes that were already J.P. Morgan and colleagues, published in This is where the idea proposed by present during Earth's evolution? Or, 2004 by the journal Earth and Planetary Morgan comes into the picture. The perhaps, mass extinctions resulted from Science Letters. explosive nature of his verneshot gas events a range of factors that scientists are still Morgan adds a twist to an earlier idea accounts for the world-wide presence of trying to link together. that continental flood basalts (CFBs), microspherules and iridium in the geologic The largest known mass extinction event which are massive outpourings of lava and record at the time of the extinction events. occurred in two pulses at the Permian­ volcanic gases, may have been an alternate "There is a very localized, carbon dioxide JOHN LOO PHOTOGRAPHY Triassic geologic boundary (251 million cause of mass extinction events. rich, violent eruption that proceeds years ago). The first pulse happened The CFB events correlate with all particular CFBs associated with mass evidence, but we don't know how they got 257 million years ago and was followed the mass extinctions in the past 400 extinctions," Wilson said. there and that's where the conceptual idea by another, larger extinction event that million years. He proposes that they Thus, these localized eruptions that comes from." happened 251 million years ago, in which follow extraordinarily large, carbon-rich happen just prior to a CFB are the Morgan's idea is certainly a conceptual about 95 per cent of all the species on gas release-s from below the cratonic terrestrial link to extinctions that Morgan one, which aims to fill in the gaps that Earth went extinct. But what caused it? lithosphere, (the layer below continents.) proposes in his paper. remain unexplained by extinction models. It is generally accepted that the Morgan labels these explosive gas events "This enables you to solve some of This involves CFBs, extra-terrestrial extinction of the dinosaurs was the result of as "verneshots" and suggests that these lead the problems of microspherules that are impacts, and ocean anoxic events, which a massive meteorite impact. Does the same to catastrophic climate change and mass dispersed globally," Wilson said. "We do have been thought to account for large­ correlation apply to other mass extinctions extinctions. find evidence of these anomalies at most scale climate change. in our planet's history? Other authors have tried to link CFBs of the mass extinctions. We have physical

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Hagen scoring a goal apiece, jumping of the net. MUN, however, would not be Dalhousie up to a 2-0 lead by the end of disappointed, and were able to score the the first hal£ Memorial was unable to take first and only goal in a tight game against advantage of the wind in the second half, as the Tigers. Maxine Morris was able to net Dalhousie, looking to hold on for the win, a goal in the sixty-sixth minute of the game moved to a more conservative style of play. from outside of the box. The game ended Memorial had plenty of opportunities to in a 1-0 win for the Memorial Sea-Hawks, score, but were unable to capitalize, even on leaving bad blood between the teams for a free kick that harmlessly sailed wide. The Sunday's game, as it was Dalhousie's first game ended with a score of 2-0 in favour loss of the year. of the Tigers, boosting their standing, and Dalhousie would not be upset again by leaving Memorial's fate in purgatory until the Sea-Hawks on Sunday. The Tigers ... the next game. opened the scoring only three minutes into Memorial would need to win Sunday's the game with a shot by Jeannette Huck. game in order to clinch a playoff spot for the The Sea-Hawks weren't able to get a shot first time since 2006. Dalhousie was, once until 18 minutes into the game. Emma again, looking to improve their position Landry added to the scoring later, putting and gain some momentum moving into the Tigers up 2-0, where the score would the playoffs. Andrew Hutchison would stay for the remainder of the game, despite open the scoring 15 minutes into the game the close chances that Memorial had, including one hitting the crossbar. Steven De Long fights for the ball. in a scramble in front of the net, which put the Tigers up 1-0 early, making the Sea­ The Memorial Women finished their The Men's Sea-Hawks headed into the Hawks' hopes at the playoffs look very dim. season with a 1-11-1 record, and the Men TRISTAN WOODWORTH- LYNAS THE MUSE weekend, needing points in order to make It was in the eighty-seventh minute that ended with a 5-5-3, leaving their playoff the playoffs. Anything less than a win the Sea-Hawks finally solved the Tigers' dreams alive. he weather in Newfoundland couldn't would require some help from opposing keeper and tied the game 1-1 with a goal T stop the soccer match at the King teams. Dalhousie was also looking to sure by Pope. The game ended in a tie and saw George V field this weekend, as the up their playoff hopes and move up in the Tigers clinch a playoff birth. Memorial University Sea-Hawks faced the standings in order to push for better The female teams also faced off this 00 off against the Dalhousie Tigers. Both the seeding in their first match-up. weekend in a hotly contested affair. The male and female teams met for two games Saturday's game saw the Dalhousie first game on Saturday saw the Memorial IEA·BAWICII this weekend in what would be some of the Tigers take advantage of the windy Sea-Hawks miss a golden opportunity best soccer of the year. conditions, with Tyler Lewars and Ross on a free kick by Ashley Dawe, just wide

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world," he said, adding that Chaisson's partner in facilitating the Reel the province also earned a spot Rock tour stop is Trevor Harris. Harris in the book Fifty Favourite is not only a local climber, but recently Climbs: The Ultimate North produced the climbing film Breach, the first American Tick List. "There is such film shot in Newfoundland. The film so much, so close, but there are garnered acclaim in its local premiere, and so few people." distribution is expected in the coming few Whereas similar terrain in months. other parts of the world face There are a number of challenges that heavy demand by climbing Newfoundland climbers must face as the enthusiasts, just finding a industry develops here, from cleaning climbing partner in St. John's boulders to cutting new trails. For _... can be difficult at times. Still, Chaisson, however, it is all worth it. the climbing population has "I don't know if [Newfoundland] will tripled in the last 10 years, with ever be a world destination, but ultimately, about 100 members regularly it doesn't matter to me. I just want to see going to Wallnuts Climbing more people come-it's very good for Centre, a congregation spot Newfoundland," he explained. for this blooming group. The fifth annual Reel Rocks film tour Formed by Leo van Ulden, opened for 1,700 people at a double the sole commercial climbing showing in Boulder, Colorado last month, Cedar Wright is one of the professio nal climbers featured at the Reel Rock film screening. centre in St. John's has been in with tour locations that go as far as Chile it at times. business for the past 15 years. and Australia. The multifaceted films RYAN BELBIN THE MUSE Celebrating its fifth year, Reel Rock Chaisson has been involved with rock represent a variety of aspects of climbing, was created by adventure filmmakers Josh climbing for a number of years, travelling from the physical challenges documented here's something exhilarating about and Brett Lowell and Peter Mortimer, as far away as the United States and British in The Hardest Moves, to the anxiety of a T being suspended on mountain heights visiting over 120 locations last year alone. Columbia for expeditions. The scenery in free ascent in Origins: The Hulk. where one slip could be disastrous, and The tour will be making a stop in St.John's Newfoundland, however, has always been This is the first time that the tour has filmmakers know it-just think of high­ this Saturday, with a screening at the Inco a major draw for him. He lists Flatrock as come to Newfoundland and, if Chaisson budget Hollywood movies like 1993's Innovation Centre at 7:30 pm. Local one of the best spots for climbing in the has anything to say about it, it will not be Cliffhanger or Vertical Limit in 2000. climbing enthusiasts are optimistic that area, but can name five ideal locations the last time. The growth of the climbing The six films that make up this year's the films will draw a diverse crowd who within a 20 minute drive of his home. Such community is an ongoing process, and Reel Rock film tour contain the same level are interested in discovering a sport that is accessible climbing opportunities, with those closest to it recognize that it won't of adrenaline, taking viewers on some of challenging and unlike any other adventure vast expanses of ocean and open sky, are happen overnight. the most exotic and dangerous mountain activity in the world. unparalleled in other regions. They're not attempting to move climbs in the world. The only difference is Paul Chaisson is one of the local Besides the outdoor scenery and the mountains, after all; merely to climb them. that there are no blue screens, trick wires, climbers responsible for bringing the event social aspect, climbing has a number of or stuntmen-just seasoned athletes facing to St. John's. He admits that the climbing other benefits. Not only does climbing The Reel Rock film tour is screening six some of the toughest terrains at 90-degree community in the city-essentially a close­ appeal to those who struggle with team climbingjilms at the !nco Innovation Centre angles. knit group of friends-is still small, but sports, but it provides a unique challenge on Saturday, Nov. 6, at 7:30pm. Tickets are Featuring professional rock climbers that it is in the process of growing, taking of facing the fear of dangling above the $10 advancefor adults, or $12 at the door, and immersed in their sport, the films are about advantage of the opportunities that exist in world. "It's a really good balance of being $8for youth, available at Wallnuts Climbing as close as you can get to the real sport of the area. physically aware and mentally aware," Centre. For more information on the tour, climbing without hanging on for your life. "Newfoundland's been featured m Chaisson said. "It's a good experience, including an online trailer, visit reelrocktour. Not that the films don't make you feel like climbing magazines from around the being out of your comfort zone." com. Cricket comes to campus A look at the sport's rising popularity in Newfoundland and tries to overhaul their opponents' score. LlAM HERRINGSHAW The game typically lasts a few hours, but THE MUSE at the very highest level, a match can last o, here's a question for you: What five days, (albeit with lunch and tea breaks Sfirst official sport of Canada, now the factored in.) world's second-most popular sport, and Time, equipment, and flat, grassy is the newest arrival to the Memorial fields being in short supply in St John's, University sports scene? OK, I suspect the local cricketers have had to take novel - headline rather gives it away, but I'll tell approaches in order to play their beloved you the answer anyway-it's cricket. game. Most weekends in the summer, you'll Many of you reading this piece probably find Bangladeshi, Indian, and Pakistani won't even know what cricket is, so let me students playing not on grass, but on start by clearing up a couple of common basketball courts, and using not a leather misconceptions. It's not "that game on cricket ball, but a tennis ball wrapped in UBMlTIED horses," and it's not "that game with electrical tape. Rakesh Negi batting fo r Team Newfoundland during a tournament in New Brunswick. mallets and hoops."The former is polo; the The lack of facilities has not deterred latter, croquet. Cricket is the quintessential, people, though. In fact, 2010 saw such Corner Brook to Twillingate, Grand Falls is more specialized, anyone who has fast­ summer team sport played by millions demand for cricket that a provincial to Harbour Grace, the dominion had many pitched a softball will soon grasp the of people across the globe and, thanks association was established. There are strong clubs, and produced three men who technique. If you can run, catch, and throw, to an increasingly international student now two informal clubs: StJohn's Cricket played the sport at the very highest level you'll be an expert fielder in no time. population, by an ever-growing number of Club and Memorial Cricket Club. A overseas. The association will be holding a fund­ people here at MUN. Newfoundland and Labrador team was Although the influx of baseball and raiser at the Swilers Rugby Club, Crosbie The more complex ancestor of baseball, even sent to Fredericton to compete in soccer in the summer killed off cricket, Road on the evening of Friday, Nov. 26, cricket is played on a pitch 22 yards long, their first regional tournament. a revival has begun. Memorial Cricket with tickets priced at just five dollars. The in the middle of a large, flat, grassy field, Surprising though it may seem, cricket Club is setting up a winter, indoor league indoor cricket league will begin in the and involves two teams of 11 players. One was once big in Newfoundland; so this is to keep the summer momentum going. New Year, with the 2011 outdoor league team bats first, and the other team fields, resurrection rather than creation. Crowds Recognizing that most locals are unfamiliar beginning as soon as weather permits. with the game becoming a battle between of 2,000 or more would come to watch with the game, there will be a series of bowlers (approximate equivalents to matches between St John's and visiting introductory sessions in which newcomers For more information on how to get involved, baseball pitchers) and batters, as the latter British Navy teams in the nineteenth can try their hand at batting, bowling, and no matter what your previous experience, try to score as many runs as they can. When century. A league ran for many decades, fielding. 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