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OCTOBER 27, 2005 27, OCTOBER ADMINISTRATION ADMITS FAUX PAS 02 UWSA AND UNIVERSITY CONTINUE TO CLASH

MADELEINE’S UNOFFICIAL CV 10 ALBRIGHT CONTROVERSY CONTINUES

NIGHTMARE AT 100 ARTHUR STREET 15 CINEMATHEQUE CELEBRATES HALLOWEEN WITH SHORT FILMS

MEN’S BASKETBALL RIVALRY PICKS UP 24 WHO’S GOT BIGGER BALLS? THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG STUDENT WEEKLY WEEKLY STUDENT WINNIPEG OF UNIVERSITY THE ♼ October 27, 2005 The Uniter 27 02 VOL.60 ISS.08 CONTACT: [email protected] October 2005

NEWS EDITOR: VIVIAN BELIK SENIOR EDITOR: LEIGHTON KLASSEN NEWS EDITOR: DEREK LESCHASIN UNITER STAFF UNITER NEWS E-MAIL: [email protected] E-MAIL: [email protected] E-MAIL: [email protected] Managing Editor » Jo Snyder 01 [email protected]

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NEWS EDITOR » Vivian Belik 03 [email protected]

NEWS PRODUCTION EDITOR » 04 Derek Leschasin [email protected]

SENIOR EDITOR » Leighton Klassen 05 [email protected]

BEAT REPORTER » Whitney Light 06 [email protected]

BEAT REPORTER » Alan MacKenzie 07 [email protected]

FEATURES EDITOR » Lori Ebbitt 08 [email protected]

ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR » Mike Lewis 09 [email protected] 10 SPORTS EDITOR » Mike Pyl [email protected] Administration Retracts Recent Comments to UWSA 11 COMMENTS EDITOR » Daniel Blaikie [email protected] Relationships still on rough waters HUMOUR EDITOR » Matt Cohen 12 [email protected]

PHOTO EDITOR » Wade Andrew Leighton Klassen 13 was undertaking certain allegations and was working) at the time.” [email protected] SENIOR EDITOR she corrected them by omitting the two However, Axworthy says Albright’s 14 LISTINGS COORDINATOR » names,” Axworthy said. “It was an honest nomination was approved by the honorary Nick Weigeldt [email protected] utting your foot in your mouth is a mistake.” degree committee prior to the senate But the apology written by the meeting and says there was in fact a COPY & STYLE EDITOR » familiar phrase applicable to almost any 15 Melody Rogan [email protected] administration wasn’t effective in discussion about it with the students who social forum, and university politics is repairing relationships between the were in attendance, all of whom voted in DISTRIBUTION MANAGER P » 16 no exception. two organizations, according to a letter favour of the nomination. Scott McArthur released by the UWSA one day after the “It wasn’t as though the letter of PRODUCTION MANAGER & administration’s apology. request was snuck into the darkness of 17 GRAPHICS EDITOR » David C. Tan Last Thursday the university “It is outrageous that it was based on night – that’s just not the case,” Axworthy [email protected] administration made a move which misinformation,” the UWSA’s letter reads says. in regard to the administration’s apology. In refl ecting on the confl ict between ADVERTISING MANAGER arguably suggests they exercised the 18 » Ted Turner [email protected] phrase when they took back comments Also included in the UWSA’s response the UWSA and administration, Axworthy 786-9779 – essentially admitting they had published is a claim stating the information regarding says he wants a healthy relationship with incorrect facts regarding the UWSA – in a Albright’s history and accomplishments the UWSA, but classifi es the recent actions letter released to the UWSA. were not included in the agenda handed of the organization as “attacks.” THIS WEEKS CONTRIBUTORS On Oct. 13, the UWSA released an out to Senators in attendance – something “I think our perspective is to continue Sarah Hauch, Thomas Asselin, Kalen Qualley, Dan open letter objecting to the administration’s they claim is a standard practice. to develop a working relationship with Verville, Sheri Lamb, Brad Pennington, Justin appointment of an honorary degree to “Contrary to the usual practice, them but these kinds of attacks don’t help,” Pennington, Justin Geisheimer, Josh Boulding, Kevin Schacter, Ainsley Mitchell, Ben MacPhee- Madeline Albright – a decision made at the committee recommendation for Ms. he said. Sigurdson, Dan Hugyebaert, Ksenia Prints, Jon a senate meeting on March 5 of this year. Albright’s nomination was not contained The UWSA’s Oct. 19 letter to Symons, Jonathon Davis, David Christiansen, The administration responded with a letter in the package of information given to the administration also expresses Robyn Hiebert, Patrick Raucher, William O’Donnel, Matt Urban, Iain Ramsey, Shane Gibson the following day, questioning the UWSA’s Senators in preparation for the meeting,” their distaste in claiming that the objection, claiming that the members the UWSA’s letter reads. “It was brought administration distributed their Oct. 14

The Uniter is the offi cial student newspaper of the University objecting – current UWSA vice president to senate as a verbal amendment to the letter “aggressively” to faculty and media of Winnipeg and is published by the University of Winnipeg advocate Matt Gagne and UWSA general recommendations listed in the senate outlets. However, Axworthy says this fact Students’ Association. The Uniter is editorially autonomous and the opinions expressed within do not necessarily refl ect coordinator Sarah Amyot – were not only package.” is wrong in its entirety and targets Gagne those of the UWSA. The Uniter is a member of the Canadian University Press and Campus Plus Media Services. present at the March 5 meeting, but also Axworthy admits the secretarial as the perpetrator. voted in favour of awarding Albright the department mistakenly omitted her name “That is just simply not fact, and we SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES, LETTERS, PHOTOS AND GRAPHICS ARE WELCOME Articles should be submitted award. from the package, and says it was due to made the corrections to it,” Axworthy in text or Microsoft Word format to uniter@uwinnipeg. ca. Deadline for submissions is noon Friday (contact However, that claim was not true. the staff being in transition. says. “I think he should check his own the section’s editor for more information). Deadline for Gagne and Amyot were not present at the “It was a mistake in the report records and it’s those type of things…there advertisements is noon Friday, six days prior to publication. The Uniter reserves the right to refuse to print submitted meeting and the administration responded from the committee to the senate and just seems to be some sort of attitude. The material. The Uniter will not print submissions that are homophobic, misogynistic, racist or libelous. We also accordingly in a letter addressed to Gagne it’s understandable because we were in a attitude in this administration is to plan reserve the right to edit for length or style. and the rest of the UWSA on Oct. 19. transition,” he says. “We don’t know why how students can be better served and we “The following is a revised letter that because it was a different secretary (who hope that the UWSA would just see that.” CONTACT US » replaces my original communication to General Inquiries: 204.786.9790 you of October 14, 2005 to refl ect correct Advertising: 204.786.9779 Editors: 204.786.9497 facts,” the letter begins, written by Pamela Fax: 204.783.7080 Harrod, corporate secretary and general Email: [email protected] counsel of the University of Winnipeg. LOCATION » “I apologize to you and Sarah Amyot for Room ORM14 any inconvenience that my original letter University of Winnipeg 515 Portage Avenue caused.” Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9 The remainder of the letter contains the exact same information as the original but has omitted Gagne and Amyot’s name in the last paragraph, where Harrod uses COVER IMAGE the term “students” to classify members in attendance. PHOTO BY: JAMES D. PATTERSON University of Winnipeg president Lloyd Axworthy says the mistake was an honest one. “The secretary, Pamela Harrod, The Uniter October 27, 2005

NEWS EDITOR: VIVIAN BELIK SENIOR EDITOR: LEIGHTON KLASSEN NEWS EDITOR: DEREK LESCHASIN E-MAIL: [email protected] E-MAIL: [email protected] E-MAIL: [email protected] NEWS 03 Experts Appeal to Activists at Ellice Street Theatre Lecture Series

By Whitney Light and Vivian Belik city communities across Canada. As the NDP federal representative of he UWSA monthly lecture series Winnipeg North, Wasylycia-Leis is working to change banking regulations. dubbed Experts on Tap kicked off on Currently there are no regulations on TOct. 13 with presentations by Judy banks to force them to provide a reason Wasylycia-Leis and Dada World Data at the for abandoning poorer communities. Residents are left at the mercy of fringe recently renovated Ellice Street Theatre. Experts services such as money-marts and on Tap brings scholars, activists, and performers pawn shops where some users have to the stage to engage a mixed audience of local been charged as much as 2000 percent interest. residents and university-goers. “We’re going to our own model, Illustration by: David Tan that’s new and untried and untested,” UWSA President Kate Sjoberg is said Wasylycia-Leis referring to an the voice behind the project and has alternative banking service that openly made community building the has been developed by herself and focus of her efforts this year. concerned citizens. The group hopes Costumed Students “[The UWSA] is constantly to have service up and running in the looking at ways we can build coalitions next six months. and strengthen the connection we have Dada World Data were next with other groups that are working on to take the stage. Recently in the take on Child Poverty like-minded things in the city,” says media concerning their controversial Sjoberg. video Seeds of Change, DWD describe To this end, Experts on Tap themselves as a multi-media and event Trick or Eat Campaign Promises strives to appeal to a diverse audience, production house with a mandate to promote awareness of issues affecting “engage audience members to become a Ghoulish Good Time students and the wider community, and active participants” rather than offer a means of collaboration between bystanders. Their aim is to expose By Robyn Hiebert faced by his peers, yet maintains that if the UWSA and organizations such issues of global concern and educate enough students get involved, “donating as Dada World Data, the Southern the masses. But, they admit, “we’re less reak out the jack-o-lanterns, grab your that minimum amount of time collectively Chiefs organization, and the West End strong at providing solutions.” is going to have a large effect.” Women’s Resource Centre, among DWD presented clips from a broomstick, and whatever you do, When asked why students should others. fi lm currently in-production about a Bdon’t forget the candy corn! It’s that consider getting involved in the Trick The format of these public mysterious Amazon cure-all substance time of year again in which fi erce lions, beautiful or Eat campaign, Jeff explains “it’s one lecture-style events combines speakers’ called Ayahuasca or “Vine of the thing to be asking for food, but this presentations with a little lighter Dead”. The audience at Ellice Street princesses, and ghoulish goblins will once again gets students involved and makes students entertainment. Musical, theatrical, and Theatre was fortunate enough to be roam the streets in search of the ultimate sugar- aware of what’s out there and how they dance performances have been selected the fi rst group ever to view the short- high. Yet for some children, hunger overshadows might be able to contribute.” And while to vary and enhance the intellectual length version of their soon-to-be MealExchange has received signifi cant atmosphere. feature documentary entitled, Maestro the fun of Halloween, and the familiar refrain “trick backing from the University of Winnipeg All events take place inside the Ayahuasquero. Following the screening, or treat, trick or treat, give me something good to administration, Jeff stressed that, “the last Ellice Street Theatre, which Sjoberg says DWD fi lmmakers Jim Saunders and eat,” has become all too literal. key component is getting student numbers just happened to be a perfect location; Andre Clement described their surreal out there.” it’s in proximity to the university, new, experiences with the hallucinogenic In addition to the canvassing set for and community-oriented. The venue drug Ayahuasca while shooting their According to a study done by the Oct. 31, MealExchange has also partnered charges a nominal fee for its use and the fi lm in the Amazonian rainforest Canadian Association of Food Banks in March with Ellice Theatre and Café, and Harry’s UWSA has been able to offer admission of Peru. Saunders and Clement 2004, approximately Foods for the month free of charge to encourage as wide an mesmerized the crowd with tales of 40 percent of food bank of October. audience as possible. Juan Flores, the Peruvian Shaman users are children, and “the last key At Ellice Theatre In light of poor attendance fi gures featured in the fi lm, who is said to cure more than one million and Café, patrons at the Oct. 13 event, it would appear cancer patients and heroin addicts with Canadian children are component is getting have the option of that word about the lecture series has yet a 90 percent success rate. living in poverty. student numbers adding an extra to hit the streets. The small turnout was The next installment of Experts on In response to dollar to their bill to clearly a disappointment to organizers. Tap takes place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, the problem of child out there.” – Jeff Long, purchase a Trick or Sjoberg blamed poor attendance in Nov. 12 and features presentations by poverty in Canada, Eat paper pumpkin, part on the fact that two other lectures Young Lungs Dance Exchange and students at University MealExchange director at U of W with a goal of 5000 were being hosted at the same time. Natural Cycle. Notices about subsequent of Winnipeg are being pumpkins by Oct. But the comments of a student who installments in the series will be posted invited to participate in 31. One hundred did attend were encouraging. around the university and will continue a campaign on Halloween night known as percent of funds raised from the pumpkins Says Matt Gemmel, “I think it’s until March of 2006. “Trick or Eat.” As part of this campaign, will go back into the community through great that the UWSA is doing this costumed students will go door to door, St. Matthews’s Maryland Community series and using a place that’s in the asking for donations of dry and canned Programs and New Life Ministries community and not in the school.” goods. Planned by the student-run Transitional Housing Initiative. Harry’s Beginning with a slight chuckle, organization MealExchange, the goal of Foods has also agreed to let student Judy Wasylycia-Leis assured the the Trick or Eat campaign is to take on the volunteers dress up and collect donations audience that “I don’t mind being a problem of child hunger in Canada, and from passing shoppers. guinea pig”. She called for those present “involve University of Winnipeg students Students participating in the Trick or to become involved with politics if they in a fun event for a good cause.” Eat event will meet Monday, Oct. 31 at want to see change in government Between the two programs it ran last 4:45 p.m. at the bottom of the escalators practices. “We’ll end up without a year, MealExchange managed to provide at the University of Winnipeg campus, democratic representation and without approximately 2000 meals, and director at which point students will move out to the reigns of power,” said Wasylycia- of MealExchange Campus Winnipeg Jeff their designated areas and canvas until 7 Leis, if citizens continue to strive for Long says he has high hopes for student p.m. Students who have vehicles available change through activism solely outside participation in this year’s Trick or Eat are encouraged to bring them to transport the institution. campaign. groups to their designated areas. She went on to discuss the exodus “I’d like to see 80 students, bare Students interested in getting involved of banks that has had dire affects on minimum… and if every student takes 1-2 with the Trick or Eat campaign on Oct. 31, the North End of Winnipeg and inner streets, that can generate a high quality or learning more about MealExchange, and quantity of food.” A student himself, should visit www.mealexchage.com/win Jeff understands the time-constraints or email [email protected]. October 27, 2005 The Uniter

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Despite some of the criticisms, there are added health benefi ts to the Ring. Dr. Brian Hauck at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary says that the Ring, New Birth Control because of the lower hormone dosage, has fewer side affects than the birth control Marketed to College-Aged Women pill. In addition, the Ring has preventative benefi ts. AVIS D Jo Snyder Among other concerns, says Hubner, “they “[There is a] reduced risk of ever worry about their partner feeling it.” getting cancer of the ovary, endrimetrim Some students at the University of and bowel,” Hauck said. The ONATHANUniter “Streeter” here’s a new form of contraceptive J Winnipeg share these concerns, specifi cally But the biggest draw for health available for women but it doesn’t look as with its application. professionals, according to Dr. Hauck, is the though it will be as popular as the Pill. “(It) seems sketchy because it’s not “compliance problem.” Women often take Streeter: What do you think about mandatory T voting and lowering the voting age to 16? clear how it stays in,” says one student, who their pills late, or miss them all together, It’s called NuvaRing, a fl exible, wanted their name kept in confi dentiality. he says. The Ring is marketed to women Heather Ford – Psychology Student transparent ring, that is inserted in the body Another female student raised the who want to use the pill, but are unable to each month. Much like the Pill, Nuvaring concern of comfort. incorporate it into their busy schedule. “I think people should combines progestin and estrogen to prevent “Younger women might be more Though NuvaRing is marketed to vote anyways. It’s sad pregnancy. comfortable with an oral contraceptive,” university-aged women, it is not covered that they don’t want to have a say in who runs According to market research conducted she said. by all health plans. This, along with the the country. I don’t by Organon Canada, the company which The NuvaRing works much differently perceived discomfort of inserting, wearing, know if mandatory manufactures the product, women love the than the Pill. Instead of a single burst and removing the Ring, may be a further voting would help. convenience of the new product, having only of hormones, as is the case with oral deterrent to its popularity. How much can they to think about it once a month. However, contraceptives, the Ring slowly releases Although the new product sounds [the government] do to Rachel Hubner at Klinic Community Health estrogen and progestin into the body. The promising and is in only its fi rst nine months make people vote?” Centre in Winnipeg says that although new product has been used and tested in of availability, women still seem to be NuvaRing is offered as a part of birth control Western Europe for the last 4 years and hesitant to try it. Anton Rosenbaum – Collegiate Student options, the product is not that popular. has only recently been introduced to North “I would wait to use it until it’s been “A lot of women aren’t really comfortable America. Canadian clinics began using the around longer,” said one University of [If the voting age putting something in their vagina,” she said. Ring in January 2005. Winnipeg student. was lowered to 16] “I would vote because it’s important to express your opinion about voting.” Winnipegʼs Favourite Italian Shop Finally Shares Recipes

Matt Cohen tographed and crafted cookbook. It contains “for the love of food and the history of Ital- Wayne Mason – Aboriginal Self-Governance Major HUMOUR EDITOR more than 90 recipes, each one offering special ian cooking.” The food, the atmosphere, and cooking techniques and a selection of wines that the friendly disposition of the staff hold the “Hard to say [if De Luca Fine Foods has become a Winni- would go with the meal. There is a surprising hearts of every customer that walks through mandatory voting would work]. Being peg tradition since it fi rst opened its doors amount of vegetarian options included, mak- the door. For more than 35 years, De Luca’s Aboriginal, I know in 1969. Since its inception, the business ing it a well-rounded cookbook. The recipes in has been Winnipeg’s premier Italian special- that statistics has grown to include a wholesale division, the book are inspired by the De Luca brothers’ ty food store. With the launch of this book, are showing the bakery, wine store, and most importantly a birthplace of Calabria, Italy, giving it an au- you can now bring the authentic taste of Aboriginal population cooking school. Until this point, learning to thentic regional taste. The De Luca’s have been Italy home with you. The Italian way: Cooking increasing, so it might cook the Italian way was limited to classes in approached many times to compile a family with the De Lucas is available for purchase at help with increased the De Luca kitchen. Now you can to take cookbook to release to the general public. When Chapters, McNally Robinson, or pick one up representation. But it might not because those secrets home with you. The Italian way: questioned on why they had fi nally decided to at De Luca Fine Foods at 950 Portage Ave. the issues that are important to us are not being Cooking with the De Lucas is a beautifully pho- put their secrets in print, Tony De Luca said, addressed.”

Levi Foy – Arts Student Newest Governor General Sees Canada as Culturally Rich “I think mandatory voting undermines While in Winnipeg Michaelle Jean reached out to journalism stu- democracy. People are not choosing to dents and stressed importance of the arts participate for a reason, so we should be looking By Alan MacKenzie at why people are not Second-year students from Red River College’s television and new digital media sectors, so participating, and fi nd Creative Communications program majoring they can better tell our stories,” said Moreau. out ways to get them To commemorate Michaelle Jean’s fi rst trip in journalism attended the ceremony and were “Having a Governor General who understands participating.” through Canada as the newest representative to given the opportunity to briefl y speak with the value of the storytelling process will be the Queen, Mayor Sam Katz and the members Jean. critical in helping to continue to build a of city council held a welcoming ceremony for “As a journalism student I was really national consciousness that holds our own Robyne Barbour – EDUCATION STUDENT Jean and her husband, documentary fi lmmaker impressed by the advice she gave us on being perspectives and vision in the highest regard. Jean-Daniel Lafond, in Winnipeg last Wednes- “I think mandatory day. Among the invited guests, per Jean’s re- objective,” said Trish Hogue. “She said that it’s Michaelle Jean is in a historic position to help voting isn’t a good idea. quest, were educators, members of Winnipeg’s important that we keep ourselves in the story, remind us all of the richness of our collective It doesn’t help to force arts community, and journalism students. and that we don’t put ourselves above the story. Canadian experience, the unique voice that people to vote who It’s okay to be a little subjective. I thought that we have as a result, and the importance of aren’t already informed. I’m in between lowering “It is often said that Winnipeg is Canada’s was great advice.” telling our stories to one another and the world the age. I don’t know if I coldest provincial capital,” said Jean as she Paul Moreau, director of business around us.” would have been ready pointed out that while snow had hit Winnipeg development for the National Screen Institute Before becoming Governor General, to vote [at 16]. There the previous week, temperatures in Ottawa of Canada located on Arthur Street, said that Jean was best known as a journalist and host are more chances of were around 30 degrees celsius. “Yesterday, Jean’s former career as a journalist makes her for CBC’s The Passionate Eye and Rough random voting and people came to greet me in spite of the rain. I a good candidate for the position of Governor Cuts, and for her work with CBC’s French undermining democracy.” was very impressed. I want to thank Winnipeg General. language services, SRC and RDI. Canada’s for such a warm welcome on the occasion of “I think that one of the Governor 27th Governor General is also the third woman Jenna Yusishen – Science Student my fi rst offi cial visit as Governor General.” General’s principal roles is to listen to the and fi rst black person to hold the position. Jean stated that her previous experiences stories of Canadians from all walks of life,” While in Winnipeg Jean also visited “I do think mandatory here in Winnipeg in the early 1980s, dealing Moreau said. “I believe that as a former the College Universitaire de Saint Boniface, voting would help with the “highly important social issue of journalist, she is wonderfully qualifi ed to do Children of the Earth High School, and a because there’s a big violence” at women’s shelters as well as this and will absorb herself with this role production of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s chunk of the population speaking about socially-engaged journalism throughout her term of offi ce.” Dracula. who are of age and to a meeting of the Canadian Association of Moreau also said he sees the Governor “This fi rst visit is only a beginning,” don’t vote. If you really want to vote, you’ll Journalists, showed her that Winnipeg is a city General as playing an important role in the she said. “I want to establish a genuine vote, and if you don’t, of warmth and “cultural richness.” country’s arts community. collaboration that I hope with all my heart to you won’t. Lowering Having been a journalist herself, Jean “At the National Screen Institute our role maintain in the years to come.” the age would have a said she appreciated her chance to meet with is to develop the talent of emerging writers, negative impact…the age is okay where it is.” journalism students while here in Winnipeg. directors and producers in the Canadian fi lm, The Uniter October 27, 2005 NEWS 05

ARTIST TALK WITH Buffy Sainte-Marie Tuesday, November 1, 12:30pm Included with Gallery admission

Singer/songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie discusses her career as a visual artist, focusing on her three works in the exhibition Back/Flash.

Buffy St. Marie, Trickster, n.d. Light box. Collection of the artist. Back/Flash is organized and circulated by the Walter Philips Gallery at The Banff Centre. Sponsored by the Manitoba Lotteries Corporation. Supported by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Manitoba Arts Council.

T HEW INNIPEGA RTG ALLERY 300 Memorial Blvd Tel (204) 786-6641 Involving People in the Visual Arts www.wag.mb.ca WAG Hotline 789-1760 Cup wire photo Intelligent Design is not science: McGill Education Prof Former Pro Boxer In modern version of Scopes Monkey trial, McGill Professor is called to the U.S. to Rubin ʻHurricaneʼ argue against faith-based science in the classroom

By Erika Meere Design doesn’t promote critical thinking about Carter Speaks at York CUP QUÉBEC BUREAU CHIEF evolution, as some of its proponents have argued. How do you suggest that teachers By Simona Siad Monahan, praised Carter for his continuing ONTREAL (CUP) -- South of the encourage students to think critically about EXCALIBUR (YORK UNIVERSITY) work with the wrongfully convicted. evolution? “Dr. Carter [has] been a tireless border, a federal court case is pitting BA: When we come to evolution, all ORONTO (CUP) -- With graciousness advocate for justice and the cause of the Christian conservatives against we’re trying to get the child to do with critical wrongfully convicted. He was instrumental M and exuberance Rubin “Hurricane” scientists and teachers over teaching Intelligent thinking is understand various areas of in the creation of an organization called evolution. There’s a lot of debate about the Carter swept into fall convocation to the Association for the Defence of the Design in public schools. T processes of evolution. The mechanisms of receive an honorary doctor of laws degree from Wrongfully Convicted,” said Monahan. evolution are still being debated greatly within He went on to note that Carter has In a case that is being called the fi rst the scientifi c community. What’s not being York University. worked extensively with York University major test of the teaching of ID, eight families debated is the occurrence of evolution. It’s in the past. in Pennsylvania are suing the Dover Area considered a scientifi c fact. So the students can The award culminates Carter’s “In 1997, he was instrumental in the School Board for reading students a statement debate all sorts of true debates in science, like lifelong battle for innocence and justice establishment of the Innocence Project that presents ID – the idea that a supernatural whether evolution happened in jerks and spots in what was one of history’s most widely here at the Osgoode School of Law, which force, the “intelligent designer,” guides the or whether it happened gradually over long publicized cases of wrongful conviction. has garnered international attention for its process of evolution – as an alternative to periods of time. “The light shines in the darkness work,” said Monahan. scientifi c evolution. MD: Why has this debate over evolution but the darkness will not overcome,” said Upon receiving his award, Dr. Carter The statement also directs students to a in the classroom come up again? Is it the Carter to a packed room of York graduates reminded the audience that there is a book that further explains the idea. McGill political and religious climate in the US, or is and alumni last Friday afternoon. new generation of people being wrongfully Education Professor Brian Alters, also the there something else? Many know Dr. Carter as the former convicted and that the fi ght for a fair director of the Evolution Education Research BA: This debate has never ended – it pro-boxer who was wrongly convicted by justice system is far from over. Centre, was an expert witness in the case last just gets more publicity some years than other an all-white jury for the murder of three “During this time, these organizations week, and sat down with The Daily to discuss years.... The Globe and Mail had a poll where white American citizens in the 1960s. He of which I am a part of helped secure the the major issues surrounding the trial. 26 per cent of respondents said Intelligent was convicted and sentenced to three life- release of many innocent people who were The McGill Daily: What is at stake in this Design should be taught in schools, so it’s not terms. sentenced to death, or sentenced to long trial for science education? just a US issue. In any case, all the leading Throughout that time, he continued terms in prison,” said Carter. He alluded to Brian Alters: The trial is about Intelligent science associations have had to come out and to fi ght for his innocence, penning an some of the problems these cases still face. Design and evolution. Intelligent Design is not say that ID is not science, so that the general autobiography entitled The 16th Round “Many of them were victims of science, and yet its advocates want Intelligent public doesn’t become confused on this matter, that garnered national and international prosecutorial misconduct, or the deliberate Design to be taught in science classrooms. because there are people going around saying attention. The book, along with celebrity falsifi cation of forensic evidence.” Those of us who teach science education think it is science. supporters, protestors and two recantations Dr. Carter also mentioned a new that’s a bad idea. Why would we want non- MD: Do you think a similar case could of key witnesses helped secure a retrial. program he is the founder of called science to be taught in a science classroom? pop up in Canada? Once again, the state overturned the Innocence International that will “expose If you open up a science journal, you won’t BA: I don’t know the legalities. I’m an evidence and handed down another the abuses of criminal justice in attempts fi nd supernatural causes. Intelligent Design American. In the US, there are between 15,000 wrongful conviction. to free the innocent”. He adds, “We will advocates that where evolution doesn’t have an and 17,000 school boards all with their own In 1988, after 22 years of legal battles be civil but we won’t be silent. There is answer, maybe we should infer a supernatural decision-making powers. In Canada, as best I and imprisonment, all indictments were no greater good than the saving of [an] cause, whereas the scientifi c community says understand, the Minister of Education has a lot fi nally dropped. Dr Carter admits that it innocent life.” no, we should keep looking for a natural of control over what occurs in the province or took incredible mental strength, passion The man that has been a middleweight cause. territory. This could possibly be contributing to and perseverance to survive the time frame championship contender, a civil rights MD: So Intelligent Design re-enforces the the resolution of any problems that may occur. he spent in jail. activist, author, screenwriter and lecturer idea of idea of a supernatural power? MD: Are religious groups challenging any “Hopelessness belongs to the lowest can now add doctor of laws to his long list BA: Sure, the intelligent designer is a other scientifi c theories, like gravity perhaps? level of human existence. That is what of remarkable accomplishments. form of supernatural power, and it also sets up BA: Not to the extent of evolution. prison is, the lowest level of human When asked if he ever felt hopeless a god-friendly versus not god-friendly thing in Religious groups every now and then say that existence,” says Carter. “But I was not a while he was in jail, he remarked with a the science classroom. Evolution doesn’t deny blood transfusions should not happen. The prisoner, I had committed no crime. So I smile, “I never lost hope. I had to dare to god but it doesn’t mention it either. Many kids reason this debate is so important is that people refused to go down there. I knew in order dream. I had to act like I was already free will have heard about Intelligent Design in perceive science as trying to answer their for me to survive, I would have to remain while I was locked down in prison. I knew church as a good thing, and evolution being religious questions of “where do I come from?” above the level of a prisoner.” I would be free. And it’s been 20 years next bad. Now they come into the science classroom and “how am I related to other creatures?” During the ceremony, the dean month that I have been free. So dare to and hear non-religion versus religion, and we Some people think science is trying to give the of Osgoode Hall Law School, Patrick dream.” shouldn’t put kids through that. answer to the ultimate questions in life, but MD: You said in the trial that Intelligent science doesn’t handle those. October 27, 2005 The Uniter COMMENTS EDITOR: DANIEL BLAIKIE E-MAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 786-9497 06 AX F : 783-7080 [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR] Thanks to Vivian Belik for the piece X “No Choice But to Vote” (Oct, 20 2005). The message of Harb and Lamoureux fi lls me

with fear and loathing. These are politicians promoting their already entrenched system to

the next level of forcing everyone to support it. They want to take away my choice to opt out of their monstrosity. How democratic is that? The X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X only way I can distance myself a little from the X evils of government, statism, and nationhood is by refusing to participate in the charade they Comments call elections. When I was a teenager during the fi rst tem of the reign of Trudeau, I naively looked forward to the day I’d be able to vote. Since then I have participated in many elections Why I Stood and (ashamedly) even voluntarily worked for a Brad Hartle national party. The novelty has long since worn to all the grads, which made the case for why all we have to cling to. Although we may off and contrary to Senator Harb I will never we should oppose the decision to award Dr. not know how to create a utopian society, we vote again. As Emma Goldman said, “If voting Great characters punctuate human Albright with the honorary degree. can be damn sure of how not to. We know, changed anything they’d make it illegal.” history. Ordinary people hurled into However, I’d be lying if I said my actions for instance, the promises of the fascists and Thankfully many young people today extraordinary positions; where micro were completely premeditated. Lying if I said the totalitarians are some of the most tragic are not so naïve as I was in 1970. As more existences are endowed with macro I wasn’t caught up in the tension, frustration, lies in all of history. Furthermore, we are and more people choose to not vote we see resound, where the moral bearing of one and colliding emotions present that day; a quickly realizing their ideologies can take the erosion of the problem—or system—that is suddenly transformed into the compass confl uence of feelings brought about by a many forms, and that many of these forms oppresses us. Politicians hope to salvage their of an F-22 about to engage, and where the small group of dissenters bent on disrupting still thrive throughout the world. We see such legitimacy by trying to force us to support click of a pen is rendered indistinguishable Dr. Albright’s address, and, incidentally, the ideologies embodied by regimes that feel a them. Democracy really is a problem isn’t it? from the click of a detonator, the explosion whole graduation ceremony. Even if I knew politics of slaughter is somehow justifi able, and Not that we have a true version—but even if of a bomb, the death of another, and nothing of Madeleine Albright, thanks to the by terrorist networks intent on exploding the we did—the idea of majority rule just doesn’t the creation of a new page in the history hecklers amongst those there to honour the distinction between the sacred and the secular. inspire me. Conservatives are always saying of us all. Within a liberal democracy, graduates, I still would have stood. I would It is because Dr. Albright is one of the most that government is too big. I agree, but so is however, such characters assume another have stood in disapproval of them. I would prominent contemporary characters to stand Canada. Smaller is better. Little communities importance, in that they embody the have stood because to sit would be to sit in in opposition to these dangerous ideologies, and local groups making decisions by consensus dominant moral and political ideals of our solidarity with them, and worst of all, their that I stood for her. taking the time and care to listen to all are far time, and in so doing they become the very tactics. We were in a university, a place where Yet, Dr. Albright, as one of the prominent more preferable ideals than the illusion of a focal points of political debate. They are we must never allow heckling to replace open characters of contemporary history, will never great big democracy. the names we invoke when we argue about and intelligent debate. To allow the same type represent anything more than a half-truth, Anyone who is paid (like a politician on a what is right and wrong in the world, and of cheap shots and superfi cialities that have she has too many internal contradictions to be salary) to speak for you can be bought and sold. they are the people we envision ourselves invaded Fox News, the same ones that spawned regarded as anything but. How, given all her I don’t want anyone to “represent” me in some standing alongside when asked what it is Reality Television and enabled it to fl ourish, rhetoric about human rights, she could have far off bargain centre. I believe in freedom, we believe to be worth standing for. into a university setting would be to allow stood idly by while her administration turned independence, and cooperation in an ethical In cap and gown at the Autumn anti-Intellectualism to invade one of the last their backs on the genocide in Rwanda, is anarchy. It is humiliating to be ruled and Convocation, I sat twenty feet from just remaining sanctuaries of Intellectualism. The beyond comprehension. I thought about this therefore even more degrading to be forced to such a character. And, when the time came, pamphlets handed out prior, along with the as I stood: it made my stomach turn; I’m sure choose our masters. I stood and I clapped for her. The women turning of backs during Dr. Albright’s speech, the thought of Rwanda will haunt her for the next to me, a fellow Honours graduate, were both justifi able, and even necessary, rest of her days. Tim Brandt choose not to. As I stood and clapped, intellectual tactics. (Although the sincerity of It is for reasons such as this, even though I turned and looked at my dissenting such acts would have been easier to believe I stood and clapped for her, I will not attempt classmate. I respected her decision not had those involved actually stuck around to to defend her every action, and nor should I I have never been as upset with both to stand, and I have no doubt it was a honour the graduates during the graduation have to. We can commend Dr. Albright for her my student government and the University decision she would not hesitate to defend part of the ceremony, which NONE of them successes and thank her for the resources and of Winnipeg administration as I was during with the utmost intelligence. However, did.) Therefore, in the friction of the moment, experience she will no doubt bring to the new the Fall Convocation, October 16, 2005. I when our eyes met, I suddenly felt the I chose to stand against anti-Intellectualism, Global College at the UofW. And yet, we need was one of the graduates and, along with my need to justify my decision. I felt the need and I suspect many others did too. not accept her approach to politics as the only, degree, I received forceful and unambiguous to explain to her that I too understood the Yet, with my thoughts at that moment unquestionable, way. We can stand for her, clap notice from both my student leaders and choice that lay before everyone that day in aside, I have another reason for standing. I for her, recognize where her way seemed to be administration that I was not important – or the Duckworth Centre. did not stand and clap because I believe Dr. the right way, and still question her for where at least, not as important as their agendas. This When we imagine the way in which Albright represents everything right in the we believe she strayed. After all, democracies day was supposed to be about the graduates great historical fi gures must appear in world, or because I think she represents some progress, not by blind, bold, unquestioned but the choice of Madeleine K. Albright as person, we idealize their characteristics: all-encompassing political Truth. In fact, at leaps, but through debates, dialogue, and honorary Doctor of Laws recipient effectively a strong and confi dent posture, a way the very best, I believe she represents a half- a foundation of citizens not afraid to pose overshadowed the entire day. of speaking that is both natural and truth. This, however, is o.k. Because, in a important questions, to important people. captivating, eyes grown wise from years of world full of lies, sometimes a half-truth is I believe both parties are to blame; the absorbing sights at the pinnacle of human UWSA for forgetting what they’re here for affairs, and so on. Madeleine Albright, – the students – and the administration for well, fell somewhat short of this ideal. The choosing such a controversial nominee. I am most striking discrepancy was in the eyes. not sure how honorary recipients are chosen They looked so weathered. So worn. For (and hopefully, it’s not just based on those who instance, when she smiled, the corners of The Comfort and Terror have had dinner with Dr. Axworthy) but it her mouth would touch the bottoms of the seems to me that a student voice was notably tired, bulging bags formed below them; absent from the discussion. bags eclipsing any of the wisdom gathered of “Better Late Than Never” above. Actually, such sleep-spent eyes may As for the UWSA, while I appreciate your help to explain the lacklustre of her speech. have a moment the next morning when Kevin Schachter issue with Albright, as well as your right to Sure, I wasn’t expecting her address to we accept our fate while muttering “C’s protest, I do not think it was at all appropriate be as controversial, or as monumental, get degrees”. We start to think that the to abandon the graduates. The protest outside as President Bush’s at WestPoint’s grad ’ve thought about writing this letter for fi rst assignment isn’t worth much, just 15 the Duckworth Centre was fi ne but for ceremony, but I didn’t expect to hear percent, and besides, we can make that protestors to come in and disrupt the ceremony clichés about existential choice and some a while now but hadn’t gotten around to up later. was completely tasteless. With the absence of rambling about our commonality with Iit. Partly because I hadn’t found the right After all, “An A, a D, and another A our UWSA president to congratulate us and mice, however humbling a thought that time, partly because I hadn’t found the right average out to a C+, or something like with the protesters actually leaving in the may be. All in all, I’d say my girlfriend that”. middle of the ceremony (only once Albright’s summed her up best when she called Dr. setting for writing it. Who am I kidding? I just Perhaps it’s not everyone that follows acceptance speech was fi nished and before Albright, “a boring troll.” didn’t do it. this pattern, but I confess that I do. I’m the degrees were conferred), both the UWSA Nevertheless, when she approached following it myself at the moment, sitting and the administration joined together in their the podium, and when she fi nished her here in Uplink, while I should be in the differences to make convocation not a day for acceptance, I stood and I clapped. In fact, I It’s about that time of year where we library reading for the test I have tomorrow. the graduates but, instead, a day defi ned by decided to do so long before the ceremony; slip into studying by the seat of our pants. If only I could think of some advice to give to self-serving political agendas. long before the protestors confronted us We hit the point of terror the night before those in the same situation . . . but I should with their signs and slogans; and long a test that we’re unprepared for, and then really go study. Another time, perhaps. Carly Johnston before I read the pamphlets handed out

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07 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X CommentsX Compiled by Daniel Blaikie In the House COMMENTS EDITOR Whoʼs the Meathead? A comment on the Lakeside Packers strike you don’t like it, leave,” and proceeds to ‘get Daniel Blaikie down to business’ right away, is not the best The following questions were asked on 20 Oct., 2005. Readers may notice that the usual COMMENTS EDITOR example of an independent thinker—unless BQ question is not included. In its place is a question by Manitoba’s latest independent MP, Bev Desjarlais, formerly of the NDP. She recently lost the NDP nomination in her rid- there’s a distinction between taking orders ing and has decided to run as an independent in the next election. I thought our widely, atching last Thursday’s The and being told what to think. Perhaps I if not uniquely, Manitoban readership would be interested to see what issues she is pur- haven’t spent enough time ripping through National, I viewed a report suing on behalf of her riding and the province now that she is no longer affi liated with the Alberta prairies on a quad or the any particular party. Won the Lakeside Packers strike back of a pickup to understand. Thank conducted by the CBC’s Mark Kelley. One might goodness. Conservative NDP Independent think that a person who had just spent months on And this, of course, is not to say that a picket line himself would opt for a more sensitive one cannot evaluate one’s work conditions Hon. Stephen Harper Hon. Jack Layton (Toronto— Mrs. Bev Desjarlais (Leader of the Opposition, Danforth, NDP): Mr. Speaker, I (Churchill, Ind.): Mr. Speak- treatment of the issue. Instead, Kelley chose to and decide that they are fair, or even CPC): Mr. Speaker, every would like to thank the Prime er, education is critical to excellent. In the case of many of the workers day, this government Minister for his response. Our improving the social and boldly go where no asshole has gone before, at Lakeside Packers, however, they have launches a new attack offi ce will be in touch right economic strength of First against the Government away to set that up. Nations people. The commu- antagonizing a striker on the line, and then sitting assessed their condition and determined of Quebec. Yesterday it nity of St.Theresa Point has down at a local bar, agreeably shooting the breeze that they are being treated unfairly. What was the Minister of Trans- I would like to bring up an- over 700 nursery to grade good would moving down the road to the port, the co-founder of other matter with respect to eight students attending with a couple of self-proclaimed rednecks, giving the Bloc Québécois, who the question of oil exports to school in trailers and satel- next plant do if they are to be treated the insulted a minister, Ben- China. As the Prime Minister lite rooms that were sup- them a platform to denounce unionism on national same way there? oît Pelletier. knows, the production of oil posed to be temporary. They and gas does lead to the pro- have no gym, no library and television without any of the pushy questioning put Will the Prime Minister duction of greenhouse gases. no playground. Indian Af- In recent years, a certain American remind the Minister of In fact, Canada has greenhouse fairs says it will start design to the aforementioned striker. management style has been infi ltrating Transport that he is no gas emissions that are greater planning in 2009 for a new fi more and more into Canadian ranks, and it longer in the Bloc Québé- than the United States. school. In the next ve years cois and that it is no lon- 500 more children will reach Perhaps his throwaway line at the end of is having an impact on the way workers are ger his role to attack the How can we square the increase school age. the report – about Alberta’s economy being like treated and business is done in Canada. I federalist government in in the production of oil and gas the meat plant the strikers work for, grinding come from Transcona, and in the CN shops Quebec? for China in the context of our Would the minister and the eff orts to reduce greenhouse Liberal government accept mercilessly on, chewing up everything in its things have changed drastically since the Right Hon. Paul Martin gas emissions? their children receiving path (so conform or get out of the way) – was Canadian management was changed out (Prime Minister, Lib.): Mr. their education under these meant to suggest his report be taken as an for a bunch of people from Chicago. Video Speaker, the position of Right Hon. Paul Martin (Prime conditions? our government, as ex- Minister, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, fi rst, ironic exposition of the situation in Alberta. If surveillance cameras have been installed in pressed by the Minister I think one should understand Hon. Ethel Blondin-Andrew this is so (stressing if ), I submit his project was the shops to watch workers, long-time local of Intergovernmental that the principal source of (Minister of State (North- Aff a dismal failure. managers (who are not unionized) with airs, the Minister of energy in China at the present ern Development), Lib.): Transport, and all the time is coal which, obviously, Mr. Speaker, the Govern- commendable service records measured other ministers, including in terms of CO2 emissions and ment of Canada is very con- One sees even in the interviews he in decades have shown up to work in the ministers from Quebec pollution, is a problem, which cerned about the quality of carries out that he has a tendency to become morning only to be told that they no longer and the other provinces, is why, at the same time that we education for First Nations is that we respect provin- would export oil and gas, we children and all aboriginal too focused on showing his own cleverness have a job – and thank you very much cial jurisdictions. Further- would seek to export environ- children across Canada. We than ensuring quality reporting. Rather than – and good labour/management relations more, we want to work mental technologies. In fact, invest millions and millions focus the attention of the interview on the have been replaced by a reward system together. when the Chinese president of dollars across the coun- was here, whether it be CO2 try. The fi rst ministers will interviewee, he focuses it on himself, trying to where if a worker collects enough tickets We know full well that if sequestration or whether it be meeting in November to show that he already knows what the answers for good behaviour, he/she gets to take we continue to work to- be the development of renew- plan along with the govern- to his questions will be, and that he has better the family out to dinner on the company gether, we will achieve able energy, we talked to the ment the results that are de- great things. That is what Chinese in terms of the overall sired by the First Nations on answers. In executing an interview strategy purse (to their credit, I’ve been told many Canadians and all Que- energy package. education for their children. based on this childish need to be the centre of CN employees in Transcona have taken beckers want. attention, he is rivaled only by his colleague to ripping these up in the face of their on Sunday Night Report, Evan Solomon. But I managers upon receipt). digress. This kind of bullshit is an insult not What I found truly disappointing was only to the intelligence, but the dignity not the report itself, but something in the of these workers, as if they were rats in a report. A Sudanese man told Kelley that he behavioural psychology lab. Anyone who couldn’t leave his house wearing his UFCW wants to fi ght to be able to feed his/her jacket without being told at least once “f**k family without being denigrated in such a you.” He made it clear that the derogatory way has my unequivocal support. comments had nothing to do with the colour of his skin, but with his membership in a union. The work of the media should be to As a Canadian I’m embarrassed that anyone report on the conditions of the workers, should be treated this way simply for belonging their demands, and the fi nancial situation to a union. of the company. It defi nitely shouldn’t be to broadcast verbatim the views of a couple of To defend unionism is not to defend all dimwits in a bar somewhere who have no unions, or the actions and conduct of their connection or involvement in the dispute. membership or leaders. Similarly, defending This does nothing to help anyone judge a market economy does not commit one to the fairness of workers’ demands, and is defending the actions and conduct of every not essential to reporting an atmosphere of businessperson. There are creeps and good hostility to unions in Brooks, or anywhere people on both sides, fair enough. Moreover, else. while it pains me to have to belabour such an WRITE TO US AT [email protected] OR COME DOWN TO obvious point, some people apparently need The last thing I’d like to address, and THE UNITER OFFICE ORM14 BULMAN CENTRE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF reminding that defending unions and a market only quickly, is the idea that economic WINNIPEG. GENERAL CONTRIBUTOR MEETINGS WILL BE HELD THE FIRST economy can easily be done with consistency. growth simpliciter brings with it a rise in the MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH STARTING SEPTEMBER 12 FROM 12:30-1:30PM They are not mutually exclusive positions. quality of life. To those who propound this ? IN THE UNITER OFFICE. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. IF YOUʼRE AN ASPIRING view, I ask only that they show an example NITER WRITER, WRITE FOR THE UNITER. U The rednecks of last week’s National of where in our history the latter improved THE proudly proclaimed that they didn’t need without a correlated rise in organized TO ING the government or a union to tell them what labour activity. To think that the issues of BUT to think (I’m sure they were the fi rst to raise economic growth and quality of life have CONTRI doubts about whether there actually were taken place in a historical vacuum, isolated IN WMDs in Iraq, those independent thinkers from the growth of organized labour that TED RES them). It seems to me that the person who has been there the whole way, is worse than INTE shows up to work and is told “You will work untenable, it’s just plain stupid. for this wage, under these conditions, and if

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So I’m losing my hair. Well I wouldn’t Fun Chokes say I’m loosing it. I know where it’s Iain Ramsay going. On top of my pillow in the morning. At the bottom the bathtub after a shower. Let’s be realistic here. BEER It’s not like you’re going to see a pic- ture of my hair on the side of a milk FRESHENER carton any time soon. Contrary to STEP 1: CUT OUT PICTURE AND AFFIX what you might think, I’m not upset TO A PIECE OF CARDBOARD about the whole thing. I don’t grieve every strand that falls out. I’m pretty STEP 2: ATTACH STRING THROUGH comfortable with the fact that I won’t SLOT “A” be able to get a Mohawk or Flock of STEP 3: POUR BEER LIBBERALY OVER Seagulls haircut in ten years time. I PICTURE would be in the shaved category of balding men. STEP 4: HANG IN CAR, BATHROOM, As I see it, there are three OR ANYWHERE ODOURS PREVAIL different categories of men who are loosing their hair: shaved, cut, and transition. The shaved category has decided to cut their hair on the lowest setting on their electric razor. The purpose being to show the public that they are comfortable by Shane Gibson enough with their baldness that Cross Campus they’re willing to get rid of the rest Across Down of their hair as a show of support. The cut category appeals to 1. Author Anne 28. Feathery 1. Travel on a 24. A.A. Milne those who still wish to get their hair 5. Able to spare wraps bike creation 11. Present day 29. Arranges data 2. Gershwin and 25. Have lunch cut. They will frequent a barber with Persia 31. Steals others 26. Road curve the vain theory that because they 12. Comedian 32. Squeeze, 3. Resident of 30. Like some are paying somebody to style their Dangerfi eld informally Care-a-lot sockeyes hair, they must have some. 13. “Not on a ____” 34. Exist 4. Wind dir. 31. Small area (never) 37. Choose 5. Game holder of land The transition category belongs 14. Back packers 38. Eng. Channel 6. Place after 33. Tennis to those who still aren’t able to cope destination 41. Do an autumn bronze events with their loss. I’m sure you’ve seen 15. Wind dir. chore again 7. 32nd U.S. 34. Readies for them. They walk among us without 16. Take it easy, 43. Fortune teller pres. war briefl y 44. Rock’s 8. Yoko and 35. Cut and pretense wearing somebody else’s 17. Help, abbr. “Iron ____” others gather a hair stapled to their skull. They 18. You’ll see yours 45. Org. started in 9. “__ Man”; ’84 crop comb three stands from one ear to in winter 1949 Estevez fl ick 36. One of the the other, convinced of the fact that 21. Boston ___ Pie 46. Breaks a traffi c 10. Colors, like great lakes 23. Wishes law hair 39. Alpha they still look as youthful as they did 27. Hit a batter in 47. Tie 16. Michael follower in high school. They’ve sought out a the head Stripe’s 40. ___bars; medical procedure that guarantees band thieves keys the heat resistant synthetic locks 19. Raves 42. Summer 20. Tramps drink they’ve sewn into their scalp will 21. CSI 43. Cell phone never leave them. If they ever get broadcaster button caught in a raging inferno, I’m sure 22. “___ Speed they’ll take solace in the fact that Wagon” their charred remains will still look like they weren’t balding before the fi re happened. I’m not sure what convinces this group that it looks like they still have hair, but we can’t let this trend continue. If people could only see that it’s not what’s on the head, but what’s in it. Maybe that’s why people try to cover up their hair loss. They’re not smart enough to rely on their intellect. The blame can’t be placed solely on the transition group though. Society in general needs to embrace hair loss and adopt a more bald- friendly attitude. I’m in no way saying that this will be a small feat, but some steps can be made. That’s why I’m proposing a Baldness Awareness Week. Celebrities like Bruce Willis and Jason Alexander would lecture at bowling alleys and retirement homes across the nation. Graffi ti art competitions with “hair in a can” would create murals that a city could enjoy for years to come. Men from all faiths and backgrounds could throw caution to the wind as well as their toupees and take a stand. Years from now these people could look back and feel they made a difference. Each one unifi ed in one single thought, “wow, I sure had a lot more hair back then”. October 27, 2005 The Uniter 010 Features MADELEINE ALBRIGHT’S UNOFFICIAL CV

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am astonished that use it?” His comment on this: “I the Honorary Degrees thought I would have an aneurysm. Committee selected American GIs were not toy soldiers I to be moved around on some sort of Madeleine Albright as a global game board.” candidate for an Honorary Degree and that the Senate As for the bombing of Serbia in 1999, this was clearly the result and the Board approved the of Madeleine Albright’s initiative. recommendation. Naturally, She managed to convince in the course of her career, President Clinton, against the better judgement of the Pentagon, she could be given credit that a “little bombing” of Serbia for a range of positive would force Milosevic to sign accomplishments, but was the Rambouillet “peace accord,” which would allow NATO forces there no one who was aware Photo by: Wade Andrew to occupy the entire country, of some of her appalling including Kosovo. This critical shortcomings? Th e recipient of her resolve was revealed in an policy in Iraq. In a subsequent feature of the document was never interview on 60 Minutes, on May book, Endgame, he discussed the Although Slovenia and publicized in the West’s mainstream o f a n H o n o r a r y D e g r e e s h o u l d 12, 1996. The interviewer Lesley folly and immorality of the sanctions Croatia seceded from Yugoslavia media. The Rambouillet accord have a truly exemplary record Stahl asked: “We have heard that against Iraq. Denis Halliday, UN reasonably peacefully, by March served as an ultimatum for Serbia in all respects. It should not half a million children have died [as Assistant Secretary General and of 1992 it became evident that to surrender its sovereignty or be a result of sanctions against Iraq]. Humanitarian Aid Coordinator in the secession of Bosnia would lead bombed into submission. In the be someone whose laudatory I mean, that is more children than Iraq, after 31 years of service with directly to war. Under pressure end, Serbian resolve in the face of achievements are more than died in Hiroshima . . . . Is the price the UN, resigned in protest of the from the international diplomatic these bombings forced NATO to counterbalanced by the worth it?” Albright’s response: “I sanctions in September 1998. In his corps, the leaders of the Muslims, drop its Rambouillet objective, and think that is a very hard choice, resignation speech, he stated: “We Serbs, and Croats met in Lisbon it was only with Russia’s diplomatic person’s policies and actions, but the price, we think, the price is are in the process of destroying an on March 18, 1992 and signed efforts that a form of peace emerged or support for policies and worth it.” entire society. It is as simple and a compromise agreement, which and the bombing stopped. actions, which have led to terrifying as that. It is illegal and would result in the cantonization The draconian sanctions lasted immoral.” His replacement, Hans of Bosnia on ethnic lines based on Walter J. Rockler, in light catastrophic consequences some 13 years and were in their von Sponeck, a 36-year veteran the Swiss model. As James Bissett, of his experience as a former resulting in the deaths of way as devastating to Iraq as the of the UN, resigned for the same the Canadian Ambassador to prosecutor of the Nuremberg War hundreds of thousands of current Bush administration’s war reason in February 2000, along with Yugoslavia at the time, recounts Crimes Tribunal, had this to say on that country. The full impact Dr. Jutta Burghardt, head of the (in a Winnipeg interview on May to the American public about the people. of the sanctions on Iraq is hard World Food Program in Iraq. 29, 1999), “the entire diplomatic bombing of Kosovo (Chicago Tribune, to determine but UN and other corps was very happy that the May 23, 1999): Madeleine Albright, in reports indicate that within only If the sanctions were meant to civil war had been avoided, except the course of her career as US the fi rst eight years the sanctions somehow remove Saddam Hussein the Americans. The American The bombing war also violates and Ambassador to the United Nations resulted in the death of about two from power, they actually had the Ambassador, William Zimmerman, shreds the basic provisions of the United and later as US Secretary of State, million Iraqis, including the death of effect of strengthening his position. immediately took off for Sarajevo to Nations Charter and other conventions initiated or supported policies in perhaps a million children. In terms Because of the sanctions the bulk of convince Izbetbegovic [the Bosnian and treaties; the attack on Yugoslavia at least three separate instances of lives lost, this ill-advised policy, the Iraqi population became totally Muslim leader] not to sign the constitutes the most brazen international that negatively altered the course headed and largely enforced by the dependent on rations provided by agreement so that with the support aggression since the Nazis attacked of history, which in turn led to USA, was far more devastating to the Hussein government and they of the US he could become the fi rst Poland to prevent ‘Polish atrocities’, the deaths of massive numbers of Iraq than President Bush’s invasion were so demoralized and weakened head of a European Islamic state.” against Germans. The United States has people. and occupation of that country. that there was no possibility of discarded pretensions to international any revolt against the regime. In By this action, the US legality and decency, and embarked on a The fi rst instance deals with Through the years Madeleine response to Hussein’s disastrous war effectively skewered the peace deal. course of raw imperialism run amok. the Rwanda genocide in 1994. Albright’s response to critics of the in Iran, followed by the debacle of the Izbetbegovic complied, withdrew A report released in 2000 by an sanctions was that there had been Kuwait invasion, a strong grassroots his signature from the agreement, The illegality of the aerial independent panel that had been no embargo on food or medicine and opposition had emerged amongst the declared unilateral independence, war on Serbia, along with the commissioned by the Organization that it was Saddam Hussein’s misuse general Iraqi population. However, and ignited the Bosnian civil war. way in which it was conducted, of African Unity charged that the of resources that caused suffering because of the sanctions, the people The historical record places the is a matter of solid documented USA, France, and Belgium, as well for Iraq’s people. Her argument were powerless to act. Without responsibility for this war squarely fact. Serbia’s refusal to sign the as the Catholic Church and Anglican was disingenuous and essentially the sanctions, the Iraqis may have on the USA, but through American scandalous Rambouillet document churches, actively prevented false. Members of the sanctions deposed the Hussein regime, on their control of propaganda, the blame was the technical pretext for the peacekeepers from moving in to stop committee, primarily those from own, in exactly the way the people of was somehow placed on the Serbs bombing, and to get around the the mass killing of about 800,000 Britain and the USA, could veto or the Philippines removed Marcos in and on Milosevic. awkward fact of the war’s illegality Rwandans in 1994. The report deny any shipment to Iraq if there 1986 and the way the Indonesians and to get the general public challenged President Clinton’s claim was the slightest suspicion that an deposed Suharto in 1998, despite So far it is not known on on side, the war was billed as that the USA’s failure to act was item could have a “dual use” and be US support for both dictators right to whose instructions Ambassador “humanitarian intervention.” This due to ignorance of the extent of converted to a warfare agent. On the very end. So much for Madeleine Zimmerman took the fateful action was enabled by shrill reports that the atrocities unfolding in Rwanda. this basis, anti-cancer drugs, most Albright’s reputed strategic advice to which brought about the civil Slobobdan Milosevic’s military Moreover, the report specifi cally basic medicines and critical vaccines President Clinton. war. In 1992 Madeleine Albright were conducting a campaign of accuses Madeleine Albright, who for children, stethoscopes and X-ray had been President of the Center genocide and that at least 100,000 represented the USA in the UN equipment, scanners, all equipment In Madeleine Albright’s 2003 for National Policy, but because Kosovo-Albanians had been Security Council, of using “stalling and expertise to clean up depleted memoirs, Madam Secretary, she regrets Clinton had always considered her exterminated and buried in mass tactics” to prevent a military rescue uranium battlefi elds, chlorine for the response she made in the 1996 to be an expert on the Balkans, graves in Kosovo. This deliberate mission. This action by itself should water purifi cation, and even sanitary 60 Minutes interview. However, does he may have sought her advice. propaganda was so convincing that have disqualifi ed her for being napkins and pencils were banned or not having waited seven years before However, from 1993 she had a even progressive-minded people considered for an Honorary Degree. lost in a cynical delaying process. her “apology,” indicate that perhaps decisive infl uence on the USA’s and journals supported this “just her initial answer was sincere and Balkan policies. Colin Powell war” against the demonic Serbs. Her second ignoble performance Some of the best documented that her belated apology was issued reports in his book, My American was with the issue of sanctions on evidence of the effects of the with her legacy in mind? Journey (p.576) that because there Since the NATO/UN Iraq. Although she didn’t initiate sanctions program was brought was no clear political objective, intervention in 1999, Kosovo the sanctions, as US Ambassador forward by a number of the highest A further instance of her he resisted her pressure on him has become the crime capital to the UN and later as Secretary ranking UN offi cials who had been unsuitability for being awarded an to commit US military forces to of Europe. Members of the of State, a good deal of her career, stationed in Iraq. In August 1998, Honorary Degree is the role she Bosnia. He cites her as saying to demobilized, but not eliminated, in both capacities, was linked to Scott Ritter, UNSCOM Chief played in the dismemberment of him: “What’s the point of having Kosovo Liberation Army are maintaining the sanctions. The Weapons Inspector, resigned from Yugoslavia and the bombing of that this superb military that you’re intimately involved in organized unrelenting mean-minded toughness his position in protest of US foreign country in 1999. always talking about if we can’t crime and the government. The The Uniter October 27, 2005

FEATURES EDITOR: LORI EBBITT E-MAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 786-9497 FAX: 783-7080 Features 011 The Horror Within objective of the Albanians is to purge all non-Albanians, including the international community’s representatives, from Kosovo and ultimately link up with mother Albania thereby achieving the goal of “Greater Albania.” The campaign started with their attacks on Serbian security forces in the early 1990s and they were successful in turning Milosevic’s heavy- handed response into worldwide sympathy for their cause. There was no genocide as claimed by the West -- the 100,000 allegedly buried in mass graves turned out to be around 2,000, of all ethnic origins, including those killed in combat during the war itself.

. . . Illustration by: David Tan By Lori Ebbitt Canada’s General Lewis FEATURES EDITOR than in the United States,” says a hundred Canadian horror fi lms fi lm people in the last ten years Mackenzie had this to say in his Vatnsdal. in research for his book, has an what kind of movies get made in article “We bombed the wrong f you’re looking for Paul Jones, a special effects intriguing view of what makes Toronto, they’ll say horror right side?” (National Post, April 6, artist, hails from Northern Canadian fi lms truly Canadian off the bat. Because of Cronenberg 2004): a scary movie this England but has lived in Canada in nature, besides just their and all the zombie movies are Halloween, why not try for the past 10 years, running the geographical location, of course. done here in Toronto,” says Jones. Those of us who warned that I Paul Jones Effects Studio Inc. The “It’s sort of why I called The zombie movies are not something that was spawned the West was being sucked in on the company specializes in prosthetic the book They Came From Within. Canadian productions, but are side of an extremist, militant, Kosovo- close to home this year? It make-up, creature effects and The horror seems to always, shot in Canada for the location Albani an indepe nde nce move me nt we re might not be as bad as you animatronics, which have been rather than from space or from and modern day tax credits given dismissed as appeasers. The fact that think- or maybe, just bad used for movies and television something else, come from within. to movie production companies. the lead organization spearheading productions such as Resident Evil: The Cronenberg movies are a Following the idea of inner horror, the fi ght for independence, the Kosovo enough. Apocalypse, Dracula 2000, Ginger good example, because the horror Jones says the thing he likes most Liberation Army, was universally Snaps, Blade, F/X: The Series and comes from within people,” says about these zombie movies is designated a terrorist organization Due South. He says it’s not just Vatnsdal. “Even the very fi rst that “it is people attacking you, and known to be receiving support Horror fi lms have quite the Canadian horror fi lms that have Canadian horror movie The Mask, not monsters…there’s something from Osama bin Laden’s al-Qaeda history in Canada, which can be a seedy reputation, but the horror was about people putting on a very visceral and something very was conveniently ignored. . . . traced all the way back to a fi lm genre in general. mask, but the mask itself doesn’t primal about that.” called The Mask. You won’t fi nd “Through film periods, actually do anything, it just brings Vatnsdal says Winnipeg For people who really Jim Carrey or Cameron Diaz horror will always be looked out the evil that is within these has made contributions and has want to know what happened in this fi lm though. Released in down upon, no matter how much people already.” a place in the Canadian horror in Yugoslavia, there is ample 1961, it was the only Canadian 3D money it makes. But if you look Besides the inner horror genre, albeit a small one, with evidence to show that the pretext feature, and is considered the fi rst at anyone’s top 10 favourite fi lms, theme, Vatnsdal says another defi nite room to grow. to bomb that country had been real Canadian horror movie. there’s going to be at least one recurring theme is the documentary “There have been a few horror fabricated in the same way as Caelum Vatnsdal, Winnipeg horror fi lm there,” says Jones. style that serves as a traditional fi lms made here, but they’re not the weapons of mass destruction fi lmmaker and award-winning Vatnsdal’s lines of thoughts form of fi lm in Canada. He says really Winnipeg projects. They pretext was fabricated for Iraq. author, found enough information are on the same path, saying it is Canada’s strongest suit in come from elsewhere and shoot The reality of the frightening on Canada’s freaky fl icks to write horror fi lms and Canadian fi lms fi lmmaking, which tends to pop up here because it’s cheaper,” says ugliness in Kosovo hasn’t a 256-page book about them, in general are defi nitely victim to even in our horror fi lms, creating Vatnsdal. “There are a lot of horror registered on Madeleine Albright entitled They Came From Within: A bad reputations, even today. very reality-based movies. fans here who are making short because this past summer, while History of Canadian Horror Cinema. “Well, there are at least two Toles adds yet another fi lms that are interesting though... there, she declared, “I love the “Their pinnacle evolution has stigmas: there’s a stigma around Canadian horror trait, saying that and there’s the Guy Maddin people of Kosovo!” been from not existing at all, to horror movies, you have to explain our horror fl icks have “always had vampire fi lm Dracula: Pages From existing in great enough numbers yourself if you like horror movies, a humour component, which may a Virgin’s Diary, which may be the Knowing what I do, I to write a book about them. The and there’s certainly a stigma have made them a little ahead of most visible contribution so far.” simply could not remain silent fi rst one wasn’t made until 1961,” surrounding Canadian movies. the curve with horror fi lms.” If you want to give a while the University of Winnipeg says Vatnsdal. “Other countries People imagine all these qualities As far as the progress in Canadian horror fi lm a go this bestows an Honorary Degree on had already had many entire to them like the sound is going to Canadian fi lms has been along the Halloween, but don’t know where Madeleine Albright and allows cycles of horror movies come and be bad, or that the picture is going lines of the horror genre, Vatnsdal to start, Caelum recommends The her to address the graduates. go.” to be kind of blue or fuzzy, or says they’re returning to their roots Mask, Rituals, My Bloody Valentine, It still astounds me that during Vatnsdal says people’s that it’s going to be really earnest and “coming out of the closet”. The Brood, any early Cronenberg the involved vetting process no association of Canadian horror or boring. And that’s something “The early ones were set in movies, and the Canadian horror one seems to have questioned fi lms come from the late 70s and we certainly even have here in Canada, then they became more classic Black Christmas. Vatnsdal anything beyond her offi cial early 80s, during a period known Canada about our own movies,” generic towards the tax shelter and says Black Christmas was one of the paper credentials. Since my as the “tax shelter”. It was a 100 says Vatnsdal. then went through the sort of direct- fi rst of its genres, in which you retirement I have attended many per cent tax write-off for investors Professor George Toles, who to-video period in the 80s and 90s. never see the killer. of the University’s convocations of Canadian movies, to encourage teaches Film at the University They were indistinguishable from “I think it was pretty new and I have been generally fi lm production here in Canada. of Manitoba, agrees there is a American fi lms in a lot of ways. back then, pretty unheard of,” he pleased with the choices made The result: bad movies rejected stigma, but argues the positive side With movies like Ginger Snaps, says. “It was also one of the fi rst for Honorary Degrees. I was in the United States for funding of a bad reputation when it comes they’re only now very defi nitely set movies where the killer’s phone especially pleased with the would come up to Canada and to horror fi lms. in Canada [again],” says Vatnsdal. calls turn out to be coming from selection of Dr. John Polanyi make them here extremely cheap, “For people who care about “In the 80s and 90s that would be inside the house.” at the Spring Convocation. But giving Canada a reputation for horror movies, a stigma is good; a turn-off...but now people are less Head over to Movie Village with the choice of Madeleine producing some pretty awful they like the fact that a horror fi lm afraid to say that they’ve made a this Halloween, pick up a creepy Albright, are we now to look movies. The tax shelter period is disreputable and off the main Canadian horror fi lm.” Canuck fl ick, curl up on the forward to the selection of did help bring a lot of business to highway. Sometimes, the more Jones, who does a lot of his couch in the dark and prepare other American politicians, for Canada though. despised, unknown, low budget, work in and around Toronto, says to be scared (or at least amused). example Henry Kissinger, and “For three or four years after and hard to see a horror fi lm is; that the city has become a hotbed Just remember not to answer perhaps even President Bush the tax write-offs began, there the better for its reputation,” says for horror movies. the phone...it might be someone some day? were proportionately much more Toles. “As far as the horror genre calling from the next room. movies being made here in Canada Vatnsdal, who watched over goes, if you were to just ask October 27, 2005 The Uniter FEATURES EDITOR: LORI EBBITT E-MAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 786-9497 012 Arts & Culture FAX: 783-7080

Photo by: Wade Andrew Photo by: Wade Andrew

Angus Braid’s piece “Troubadour” at the Lion and the Rose Gallery (above left)

John Doole’s piece “Owl” at the Lion and the Rose Gallery (above right) “Fantasia” A Natural Gem rendered thickly upon the canvas with powerful Ksenia Prints and rugged brush strokes, which seem to leave the fabric aching and bleeding paint. n the corner of Albert and McDermot, This compliments Angus’ pallet perfectly, with his mostly female fi gurines painted brightly a small gallery remains hidden above a and expressively. Both feature intriguing and Ofurniture shop. It is “The Lion and The unusual textures which made me want to Rose Gallery”, a quaint place that provides space for reach out and touch the art (thanks to mom’s manners classes, I refrained). mostly Manitoban artists to present their works. Angus creates soft forms that invoke old From Oct. 20 until Nov. 7, a unique exhibition takes memories of happy times. His work is mostly place in the gallery. It features the works of two romantic in nature, intended to put a smile on the beholder’s face, with fi gures that seem to artists, John Doole and Angus Braid, who seem be made out of dreams and tales. Doole too to capture the essence of imagination in their claims that the most important element in his combination of canvas art and sculptures, named work is the use of shapes and edges. Expressive and monumental, they protrude out of the “Fantasia”. frame, almost touching the observer. However, his often childlike images seem to convey a lot Photo by: Wade Andrew John Doole, a vivacious 82-year-old man, more depth and controversial emotions than has been an artist for the past 50 years. A meets the eye. Kate Williams poses with one of her 3D photos at the Fleet Gallery man of many fronts, Doole has various areas John himself often does not know what of expertise, which he calls “just going with the meaning of his fi nished creation is going to the fl ow.” From being in the British navy in be. In his process of creation, this British born the Second World War, to playing trumpet artist starts with nothing. professionally, breeding parrots and investing “I make a few slashes on the canvas with in the business world of Winnipeg, he seems to some brush and some grey paint, and wait for have done it all. Angus Braid had a prominent some shapes to sort of form up,” he says. At academic career teaching drama, until one day some point, the painting just takes over – and his son came home with a project instructing if an ‘accident’ happens, he will not correct it

SPONSORED BY: him to build a dinosaur out of clay. That was until he sees the result. Braid works in a similar a life changing experience for Braid, because fashion as he examines the various pieces of after his son’s departure to bed, he stayed up driftwood found and stored in his studio, and playing with the clay all night, discovering his waits for inspiration to come out of the wood. ability to not only teach, but to create art. He follows its natural shape, thus savouring Braid’s origin was in clay, until 2000, some of its original qualities. To both, creation when he discovered an interesting piece of seems to be an organic process, in which the

NITER driftwood on the coast of Nova Scotia, his then artist succumbs to the material. homeland. The exhibition’s union seems like a “Very naturally, I started thinking I natural process to these talented men. With should make something out of this,” he says, their admiration for each other they set a and in such a nonchalant tone begins his friendly, warm atmosphere, one that is only fascinating journey into the world of wooden further enhanced by the perfect fi t of their sculptures. various works together. They compliment each John Doole, in his collection of never other, with each potent painting fi nding a before seen painted works, features cartoon- suitable companion in a graceful fi gurine. like creations, portrait paintings, abstract art This is “Fantasia”, an exhibition in which and collages. there’s something for everyone, as you will John’s world is full of bright colours, undoubtedly see for yourself before Nov. 7. The Uniter October 27, 2005

ARTS EDITOR: MIKE LEWIS E-MAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 786-9497 FAX: 783-7080 Arts & Culture013 “These Women Are Worth It” A review of “Trying to Exit: Women and Girls in the Sex Trade” Ainsley Mitchell each person spoke to the group, she would talk about each category, sharing optimism for the itting on plastic garden chairs in a future, and intense opinions on the obstacles that lie in their way. Many of the women in crowded studio in the Exchange, the fi lm are transgendered and offered insight Sa primarily female audience sat and into how they are often treated by society and listened to people from the sex trade share their the diffi culties of escaping life as a sex trade worker. experiences. The upstairs of 175 McDermot Ave has The speakers often commented on the been transformed into a small gallery, the Crossing extreme lack of funding given for programs Communities Art Project Inc, which is an art studio to help women get out of the sex trade. Carrie Winslow of the “Dreamcatchers for criminalized women. Project” spoke emotionally of the diffi culties she has had getting funding and received The event, “Trying to Exit - Videos and loud encouragement from the audience when Talk Out with Women and Girls in the Sex she yelled that “these women are worth it!” Trade” was held on October 21, open to the Representatives from different organizations public and free of charge, with a reception were at the screening, including Sage House u think I and live performance by the “Mad Young and Resource Assistance for Youth, with each So yo ʼm Darlings”. After a prayer, a short fi lm was person talking about the arduousness of getting screened which introduced seven women who funding for their programs. work in the sex trade, each woman sharing As the discussion progressed, many of the some of her own experiences. The women used women spoke of how important they feel it is different techniques to get their point across. that there is an institution devoted entirely to One woman was videotaped with hate-fi lled women who want help getting out of the sex statements written on papers covering her face, trade. Nearly every woman who expressed her while another was fi lmed on the streets where feelings on the subject said that she had tried T she often works, talking about her ordeals in previously to stop working in the sex trade but HO ? everyday life. had always gone back, often partially because Immediately after the fi lm was shown, of a lack of places to go, such as a counseling the seven women from “Trying To Exit” took centre solely for women. œÊ6/ʜÀÊϜÌʈÃÊiÛiÀÊ`ÕiÊvœÀÊ>Ê܈˜°Ê the fl oor, elaborating on their lives and why The event was well attended, with people they decided to create this movie. It became standing up at the back of the room. There ÛiÀÞÊ«>ÞÊ}ˆÛiÃÊޜÕÊÌ iÊÃ>“iÊV >˜ViʜvÊ܈˜˜ˆ˜}° immediately evident that these women were were few chances for the audience to ask bright, passionate individuals who wanted to questions because the women of the fi lm educate others on their situation and erase had so much that they wanted to share, some of the stigma that comes with working and their enthusiasm was contagious. The - /Ê
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With Dan Hugyebaert Black Christmas (1974) - The grand daddy of Canadian horror fi lms t’s that time of the year, time to continue and holiday horror fi lms (remember April in my eff orts the warp the minds of Fools Day?) this gem paved the way for the likes of Halloween. Starring Margot Iimpressionable university students. As a Kidder as a member of a sorority house somewhat passable geek, I fi gured it is my whose members are being stalked, this fl ick would defi nitely make you not want duty to pass on my somewhat warped tastes in to be alone for the holidays. This movie horror movies to the masses. I am sure most of was made by the same guy who did Porky’s. you have been bludgeoned to death by all the Honest. Freddy, Jason, Halloween and Hellraiser fl icks Jacob’s Ladder (1990) - Focusing out there, so I fi gured I’d share my more left- on psychological horror, this Adrian Lyne of-centre recommendations to get your hairs to movie is one of the creepiest fl icks ever. Tim Robbins gives us a great wide-eyed stand on end. Vietnam veteran who is being haunted by demons and is visited by his dead son. For those who wish for a little brain candy in Dario Argento’s Suspiria (1977) - their trick or treat bag. Italian masterpiece boasts the loudest and creepiest soundtrack ever put on celluloid. Combine that with his penchant for ritu- Spiderbaby (1968) - From ex- alized and stylish murders whose colors ploitation director Jack Hill (Foxy Brown) almost bleed off the screen and you got comes one of the quirkiest horror fi lms yourself quite the cult classic. Sure the ever made. Lon Chaney Jr. (in his last plot is as thin as a witch’s hat, but that’s fi lm role) is the caretaker of three quite not the reason I watch his fi lms. demented adults who suffer a rare disease that renders them children. Sid Haig (Dev- il’s Rejects) steals the show as Ralph, who Cannibal Holocaust (1980) only communicates in grunts and goofy - Oh those Italians! They made the can- faces. For those who like the Addams Family nibalism fi lm a genre unto itself in the 70s and a have warped sense of humor, this is and this is the king of them. Filmed mostly your movie. in a mockumentary style a full 20 years be- fore Blair Witch made that hip, this movie is not for the squeamish and is one of the The Thing (1982) -Since John Car- most disturbing fi lms you will ever see. penter is going through a renaissance with both Assault on Precinct 13 and The Fog be- ing remade, why not rent his best stuff ? Yes this Blood Feast (1963) - Kurt Russell and his hair stars as an Ant- movie is horrible (in an endearing kind of arctic scientist whose crew battles an alien way) and you can see the actors read off that takes on the appearance of the per- of cue cards, but it is the birth of all gore son it kills. Paranoia, gore and tension run fi lms. Something to do with an Egyptian rampant. While you’re at it, rent Prince of caterer, Herschell Gordon Lewis’ splatter Darkness too. That one has Alice Cooper fest is ripe with cow guts and bushy eye- in it. He won’t creep you out but I GUAR- brows. Defi nitely for buffs only. ANTEE the dream sequences will.

I can go on and on but enough rambling. Look for me as Manos this Halloween. The Uniter October 27, 2005 Arts & Culture 015 Have You Ever Heard the Arthur Street Sound of… By Kenton Smith are asking visitors to partake in an opportunity to approach and enjoy the available sounds with fresh ears. Presently and strikingly isolated Hudon talks about the piece within the space of the aceart as a series of moments, how he and Gallery are the two devices that are Bechard have attempted to create a the basis of Catherine Bechard’s and series of specifi c, unique, individual Sabin Hudon’s installation Between moments in time. Both artists Sounds and Abstractions. mention how the inclusion of pauses One consists of two long and silences are also integral to the brooms being drawn across the overall effect – how the experience surface of a large pile of crumpled has as much to do with the spaces newspaper. The other arranges two found between sound and silence, metal buckets facing away from each wherein lies “breathing room” to other, connected by a network of process what has been heard and strings across which an arrangement wait upon whatever will be heard of coarse paper is drawn, creating next. Hudon tells me that the use of a roughly textured sound while newspaper was employed specifi cally simultaneously triggering the towards this end, as the variations in Nightmare at plucking of one of the same strings. its surface texture and shape allow At fi rst glance, the cockamamie for the creation of irregular sound as designs of Rube Goldberg’s devices the brooms are drawn across it. spring to mind, but the ingenuity The specific functional of such functioning yet oddball characteristics of the artists’ devices mechanics is all part of the pleasure are also directed towards the desired of this exhibition of sensory and goal. Bechard and Hudon mention 100 Arthur Street temporal experience, the opening how amusing it can be to watch of which was the inauguration people’s reactions to the irregular of Send + Receive: A Festival of workings of their machines, which By Whitney Light Sound, which runs until Oct. 22 in are not programmed to react framework of questioning female is not horror played with a various venues here in downtown specifi cally to visitors’ detected identity. The wild surfaces of the straight face. Winnipeg. presence: that is, standing in x spot etting into the fi lms express extroverted energy, In contrast, The Burrow While Bechard’s and Hudon’s will not cause y result. The artists masking the vulnerability of the and The General stand out as contraptions may incorporate point out how people seem to be spirit of Halloween, artist behind them. decidedly more sophisticated familiar objects into their designs almost naturally driven to try to GCinematheque presents In Claygirl, a crude model efforts. The fi rst, inspired (curiously of the janitorial variety in assert control in such an interactive Dancing Skeletons: The of a woman takes the stage of by a story by Franz Kafka, both cases), their installation is also environment – they want to be able a burlesque theatre, dolled up employs a live actor, disfi gured aided – and indeed fundamentally to “push a button” and achieve a Dream Worlds of Victoria with the markers of a “real” and cloaked in shadow, shaped - by more sophisticated given response. The visitor causes Prince, a collection of short beauty - big red lips and thick roaming like an animal in technology. Both devices are set the device to react, but the visitor fi lms by local artist Victoria Prince black eyelashes. As the music dark alleyways. There is little in motion by computer programs cannot dictate the reaction. Thus the rolls along, Claygirl, as Prince to lighten the dark tone of that, while pre-set, also re-adjust visitor is left immersed in perpetual that explore horror manifested in puts it, “literally strips off her melancholy, loneliness, and themselves based upon stimuli and unpredictable variation. unexpected ways. body parts”, until nothing but despair. picked by motion sensors and video Bechard and Hudon agree that a bloody stick remains. Cross- The General, fi lmed using cameras. The stimulus is created this could perhaps be considered cut with her “performance” are a stop-motion animation by the viewers themselves as they a microcosm of everyday life; that The shorts, created images of a cheering crowd of technique, demonstrates move about the space, which one’s very presence in the world, between 2001and 2003, are males, hooting and goading her Prince’s keen interest in constitutes one of the elements of the on the street, etc., causes perhaps from Prince’s days as a Fine on. It is an eerie description of camera effects. Shot in black installation’s interactive character. an inestimable number of unseen Arts student at the University the anxieties of being a female and white, the fi lm uses The sounds created by the varying and unknown reactions that may of Manitoba. The imagery in a world intolerant of anything extreme lighting contrasts and movements of both mechanisms simultaneously double back upon is surreal, symbolic, and less than the Ideal. a close-up camera to create a are picked up by microphones and our own fi eld of (sensory) experience. wacky, refl ecting a time of Says Prince, “My art was richly textured photographic projected through a speaker system There is thus perhaps an underlying experimentation, says Prince, (feminist), but not in a very display. The diversity and within the gallery. Alternatively, philosophical dimension to the work since that’s what school is for. positive way. I was just trying to experimental quality of Dancing one can put one’s ear inside one of that is simultaneously theoretical, “Back then, I didn’t care fi gure out ‘What does this mean Skeletons document an artist the metal buckets and listen to the yet also practical in how it allows what the audience thought,” in my own life? What do men in a stage of development, a amplifi ed sound of the paper against opportunity for people to adapt she says. want? And what do I think men chapter of life that has since the string, or of the intermittent their actions and expectations to the Not imagining that want?’”. closed for Prince. plucking (which, transformed by the nature of the enterprise. the fi lms would be screened Despite the seriousness “I know for a fact that acoustics of the bucket, sounds not Would you, I ask, like to think anywhere but inside the of the themes, the fi lms have my work (now) has changed unlike the snap of popcorn). that people may be able to walk university, Prince took the a humourous edge and playful and matured. All these pieces What she and Hudon are away from this exhibition and apply opportunity “to go all out”. spirit. Claygirl ultimately meets her were intuitive. I couldn’t see attempting to do, Bechard explains, the principles we see at work here, She employed a cast of doom after being hit repeatedly what I was doing until after I is isolate specifi c sounds within the this “proposition” you speak of, to homemade monsters, actors in with the head of a hammer, and had fi nished.” environment of the exhibition space their everyday lives? brazen costumes, and plenty Prince openly exposes the human It is precisely this free- for the visitor to encounter directly. It’s enough, reply Bechard and of oozy, slimy bodily fl uids - hand that pounds it down on her spirited quality that give the In the case of the broom mechanism, Hudon, for people to come to the ketchup, tomatoes, and other, head. shorts their quirky appeal. an everyday sound – the rustle of show and have an experience…but less identifi able, but equally Often Prince plays on the Dancing Skeletons goes over newspaper – has been taken out of yes, although to think that people icky, substances. cliches of porn and horror fl icks. the top, and makes for an the context of the commonplace, will take something with them is The fi lms also refl ect Bloodied bodies are strewn artfully nightmarish and gory where it is forgotten or simply perhaps something that can only, at a time when the artist was across the bathroom fl oor in experience. overlooked amidst the soundscape of best, be hoped for; people will get working through very Kevin Frederick Kills a Whole Bunch The screening takes place at the everyday theatre of noise. from the show what they will. personal emotions. Says of People and erotic techno-ditties Cinematheque, 100 Arthur St. at Bechard and Hudon agree that The proposition remains open, Prince, “During that time I heard in The Stretching spice up 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. there is perhaps a Zen quality to this however. was broken.” a parody of society’s sexual approach. “Have you ever really Between Sounds and Issues of rape and violation fantasies. Clearly even the titles listened to the sound of....?” would Abstractions is showing at the are addressed within a larger of these fi lms indicate that this perhaps not be a misplaced caption Aceartinc., 2nd fl oor, 290 McDermot for this show. Bechard in fact refers Ave. until Oct. 22. For more info, to the exhibition several times as visit www.aceart.org a “proposition.” Indeed, the artists October 27, 2005 The Uniter ARTS EDITOR: MIKE LEWIS E-MAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 786-9497 016 Arts & Culture FAX: 783-7080 TEDIOUS MINUTIAE Or: Ineffectively Detailing One’s Cultural Consumption for the Uncaring

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Is prepared to receive monthly or twice monthly injections The study runs for 10 months and compensation for expenses will be provided the situation increasingly For more information call 787-1444 Having languished for so worsens for all involved. long in the Lynchian world of Haruki Murakami’s The Wind There are, however, some Up Bird Chronicle, it was a very truly funny and touching Qualific tions: good feeling to get through a stories in The Human Fly and Position Title: Auditor • Superior verbal and written communication skills book like T. Coraghessan Boyle’s Other Stories. “56-0” is a tale • Pleasant telephone manners The Human Fly and Other Stories in of the bruised determination • Good organizational skills less than a week. In fact, I think of a consistently awful Main Responsibilities: • Ability to work independently and under time constraints • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Email and the Internet I blasted through half of these football team to fi nish the We have an immediate opening for a • Must be available to work evenings and weekends. stories in a couple of hours. My season by avenging a brutal self-motivated part-time Auditor. reading prowess has returned! I loss (the title = the score), a Reporting to the Distribution Manager of Canstar Community Please submit resume via mail, fax or email by Friday, October 21, 2005 to: am hungry like the wolf! call to arms to the players News Ltd., publishers of the Lance, whose arms aren’t already Metro, Herald, Times and Headliner Odessa Rosati Boyle (“T.C.” as of recent, broken. The innocence of the Newspapers, the main responsibilities Executive Assistant/HR Coordinator rather than “T. 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While it seems few is the author’s musing on mainstream authors can survive being the estranged child of on short fi ction alone, Boyle’s a famous writer. voluminous productivity level and established reputation as a “Almost Shooting and writer of the genre have placed Elephant,” the newest and him among the ranks of Alice only previously uncollected Munro and the late Raymond story here, is perhaps Boyle at Carver. his best: exciting, engaging, funny and quick-witted. There is a hint of the When an elephant crashes Carver-esque in many of the into a village and begins characters’ lives: depression, getting drunk on rice beer, alcoholism, general apathy, the protagonist, a gun-loving the search for stimulation in a American in India, is called tedious life. The title story is upon to use his tiny rifl e to one of a man whose quest for save the town from further fame leads him to a publicist’s death and destruction. offi ce before he begins vying for the public eye. The Human There are some stories Fly climbs the side of a 20+ that don’t work as well as story building and remains others here, and the reason suspended in a mesh bag for surrounding this collection’s two weeks, straps himself to existence seems only to be the wing of a plane, travels a repackaging of already across the country strapped to published stories (save one) the underbelly of a semi, and all for teenage and young adult his stunts have their own not-so- readers. As such, almost every glorious outcome. story’s protagonist is of said age range. Boyle has written There are some disturbing, an Afterword that is possibly visceral themes that run through the most disappointing thing some of these stories, but almost about The Human Fly and Other every one of them has enough Stories, fl eetingly devoting a of a ‘human’ touch so that the paragraph or less to each of reader always feels something, the stories and their origins, positive or not, regarding the while apologizing to students protagonists. For example, the who have had to read his spread of AIDS in developing stories in classes. countries is considered in the collection’s closer, “The Juliana Short fi ction offers such a Cloth,” yet the desire of the condensed space within which female protagonist for human an idea must be conveyed intimacy leads her to ignore that it forces concision, the warnings of doctors and the and many writers fi nd the widespread death in her village. pacing of the short story to The story ends as she takes a be troublesome. Boyle’s voice ING local boy into her house and friskily manages to almost they undress. always succeed in engaging RIT the reader, regardless if s/he WRITE TO US AT [email protected] OR COME DOWN TO THE UNITER OFFICE ORM14 “The Love of My Life” tells is in the target age range of BULMAN CENTRE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG. GENERAL CONTRIBUTOR MEETINGS WILL BE HELD IN W? the story of a young couple who the text or not. THE FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH STARTING SEPTEMBER 12 FROM 12:30-1:30PM IN THE UNITER ER hide a pregnancy from their OFFICE. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. IF YOUʼRE AN ASPIRING WRITER, WRITE FOR THE UNITER. TED NIT RES families and friends, deliver Almost shoot me an U NTE THE the baby in a hotel room and email: tediousminutiae@ I promptly dispose of it in a gmail.com FOR dumpster, a story Boyle took The Uniter October 27, 2005

ARTS EDITOR: MIKE LEWIS E-MAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 786-9497 FAX: 783-7080 Arts & Culture 017 Propagandhi too much like Blur for my liking. Where did Potemkin City Limits they go wrong?? G7 Welcoming Committee No, they are not going to save rock forever, but I do hope they save us from Oasis. Winnipeg’s chief progressive thrash band (www.nineblackalps.net) Propagandhi is back with their fi rst album since 2000’s Empires. The last time I heard -Dan Hugyebaert- these guys was in ’95 when I had to learn fi ve or six of their songs for some punk band in high school. I didn’t like them then. I like them now. It’s not quite punk, because the musicians involved are actually talented, Atmosphere CD You Can’t Imagine How Much Fun We’re Hav- and they’re not shy about throwing around diff erent arrangements or exploring a range ing Reviews of dynamics. I think that’s what sells me on 2005 Rhymesayers Entertainment Propagandhi. Everyone likes to say, “Oh, I like Propagandhi because they’re, like, so The duo of Slug and Ant, collectively known political.” While I generally shy away from as Atmosphere return after a two-year break mixing politics and music, I like the way this from each other with You Can’t Imagine How The Hold Steady band pulls it off because the music doesn’t Much Fun We’re Having. After the release Separation Sunday suff er. Propaganghi should, by all rights, be of 2003’s Seven’s Travels, an experiment Frenchkiss Records up there next to D.O.A. or Black Flag, to take for the group, Atmosphere return to what back good music from the philistines and they do best. The 2005 release is a tongue You can actually feel the beer being spilled return it to the well-read and obnoxious. and cheek look at everything from drug on you when listening to this album. Cocky One question though - ! am I crazy, or did addictions, selling-out and ex-girlfriends, guitars, reverberating cowbells and a mum- they steal the intro to “Boys of Summer” by which is reminiscent of some of the tracks bling vocalist for the ages run through this, Don Henley and stick it in the middle of “Die on their earlier work Godlovesugly. Most of The Hold Steady’s second album. The Steady Jugende Marschiert”? Eh, who cares? I give You Can’t Imagine… sounds as if the lyrics are slightly unusual among bands of the in- it 5 out of 5 “fi sts in the air in the land of hy- were recorded over a live band, something die genre, since they are a bar band raised in pocrisy”. (www.propagandhi.com) that Slug incorporated into the Canadian the classic rock tradition. Comparisons have leg of his most recent tour. Perhaps the fact even been drawn to Bruce Springsteen. -ML- that the album sounds like it was recorded Those weary of clear-cut guitar rock will with a band is a testament to Ant’s skills as a take pleasure in stories about a pimp named producer, but that shouldn’t take anything Charlemagne and the imaginary Penetra- away from Slug’s lyrics. Slug has a knack for tion Park (which I’ll choose not to explain). Kanye West telling truthful, sometimes downright harsh The band delivers on songs like “Your Little Late Registration stories within his songs while keeping! ev- Hoodrat Friend”, which has a frenetic feel Roc-A-Fella Records erything on the surface. Don’t try and look with organs screeching over fl owing gui- for an underlying message because there tars and a sturdy groove. Other new Steady Despite the success of his last album, Kanye isn’t one. If you’re a fan of the group, this gems are “Banging Camp”, and “Chicago West produces a solid follow-up with his lat- is defi nitely one to pick up. If you’ve never Seemed Tired Last Night”, which incites est eff ort – “Late Registration”. With 21 tracks heard of Atmosphere before, it’s about time yelling and fi st raising of the least political (although 5 are only brief interludes) this that you did. (www.rhymesayers.com) kind. disc has more content than most coming in Rude-man front-man Craig Finn’s Catholic, with over 70 minutes of total play time. -Jon Symons- suburban upbringing in Minnesota shines West rounds out the disc by featuring a through his anecdotal lyrics. His half-mum- handful of artists from Adam Levine (from ble is something to behold, but can drag in Maroon 5) to Jamie Foxx to Jay-Z. This works songs not supported by the instrumentals. well with the diverse musical sounds that he Finn succeeds in capturing the spirit of the uses - often you’ll fi nd samplings of old soul Twin Cities in his writing. Other band mem- music and some form of orchestration. The bers hail from Michigan and Wisconsin, but entire CD is almost always tightly rhymed The Hold Steady’s base in New York City and well-mixed. There are quite a few stand- is reaffi rmed by organist Franz Nicolay’s out tracks with the strongest ones, in my straight-out-of-Brooklyn appearance. opinion, being “Gold Digger”, “Crack Music” The Steady’s recent tour de force (Oct. 11) and “Diamonds from Sierra Leone (Remix)”. at the West End Cultural Centre lived up to The worst song appears to be “We Major” its must-see billing. The low-hanging-guitar which features some of the most annoying sporting quintet, joined on stage by a tub of musical backing I’ve ever heard. bottled water and beer, delighted the crowd This disc has a lot to off er; from standard with material from Separation Sunday. The club-bangers such as “Gold Digger” to songs performance proved, if nothing else, why with a political edge such as “Diamonds this album’s number one word is “party”. from Sierra Leone” and “Crack Music” to feel- good songs about “hos” and partying such as “Celebration”. Highly recommended. (www.kanyewest.com) Ringside Ringside 10 Years -Dana Krawchuk- The Autumn Eff ect Flawless Records (Geff en) Universal

Apparently something can be expected On their debut album, this Knoxville, TN Nine Black Alps from ex-fashion designers and actors dab- band rejects materialism, ponders mortality Everything Is bling in making music. Actor Balthazar and provides an old-fashioned questioning Island Getty and former fashionista Scott Thomas, of the status quo. This gamut of subjects, together known as Ringside, dent the un- approached with no subtlety whatsoever, The sticker on the cover screamed to me breakable mould of appalling career cross- gives the album the feel of a worn-out that these boys were going to save rock overs with this album. It’s based on run-of- shoe. forever, or so says New Music Express. But the-mill electronic beats, but comes with 10 Years prove their loyalty to the formula don’t they say that about someone every pleasing melodies and a relaxed feel. The of the slow, drum-driven verse, followed week, especially if they hail from Manches- Spanish guitar-riddled “Tired of Being Sor- by the tension-building silence capped by ter? Being the cultural lackey that I am, I ry”, the album’s hit single, is a cheesy dance a bursting chorus, complete with droning decided to give this 5-song self-titled CD a number that is far from being the album’s guitars and tormented lyrics. shot anyways. best track. Thomas does come through with The album’s mandatory power ballad, “Sea- Things get off to a crazy pace with ‘Cosmo- airy tunes like “Strangerman” and “Cold On sons To Cycle”, is nearly digestible, featuring politan’, a rocking tune that combines the Me”. At times bluesy, others tormented, his an acoustic guitar part and string accom- Brits’ ear for melodic pop with some damn voice is well-suited to most tracks, but can paniment. Other bright spots include the fi ne power chord screechin’ guitars. No, it’s come to pester. While they don’t reek of backup vocals, and the slightly rhythmic not pop punk, but an unholy marriage of rebellion like a lot of major-label acts, the track “Cast It Out”, which also features a The Hives and Sloan with a heavy infl uence duo’s camera-consciousness may irk some. haunting guitar denouement. of the Pixies. With lines like “You spend the Take for example the liner note photos of Staind and Static-X producer Josh Abraham night/I’ll take my life/We’ll close our eyes/ the two in white tennis duds or chillin’ on ! provided a good mix for The Autumn Eff ect, We’ll be dead by sunrise” you wonder what the hood of a car. This album was produced but not quite enough to save it from its pre- goes through the minds of these innocent by Fred Durst, but evokes the sound of art- dictability. 10 Years arguably have the talent lads. They keep up the pace for 4 songs, ists like David Gray. All things considered, to become a premier band of the alt-metal all the way to “Ilana Song”, another great this decent album doesn’t beg the response, genre. However, until then, fans may have dose of structured high energy, before they “Don’t quit your day job”. to endure a winter of discontent. throw us a left hook with “Attraction”, the token ballad on the disc and sounding way -David Christiansen- -David Christiansen- October 27, 2005 The Uniter Page 18 LISTINGS COORDINATOR: NICK WEIGELDT E-MAIL: [email protected] @uniter.ca PHONE: 786-9497 018 Listings FAX: 783-7080

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Donations and the sharing of information. A better world is Need some help with your resume? Wondering how to help out, contact Si-il Park at 943-9158 or at 6pm, all ages, tickets $8. practice English outside of the classroom and to welcome. All proceeds go to support peace and possible and we hope to inspire people to make to mine the hidden job market? The Career Resource [email protected]. learn more about the Canadian way of life. The day reconciliation eff orts in the DRC. Due to the graphic it so. The programme, ticket information, and Centre will be off ering the following free workshops RED ROAD LODGE HALLOWEEN SHOW Oct 31st and time partners meet is decided by the student nature of the images, the photo exhibit is restricted other useful details are available online at http:// for students: WINNIPEG FREE PRESS AND WRITERS’ COLLECTIVE Insaniacs, Ruff necks, Quagmire, Murder Death and the Language partner. Time commitment 1-2 to individuals 18 years or older. 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All entries in this Cultural Centre 8pm. Tickets $17 at WECC or through DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH? Are you taking even a individuals and organizations who believe in peace. Confl ict? Jeff Halper, Coordinator of the Israeli year’s contest must be written on the theme of “a TIcketmaster. single course through the English department? If For more information contact Serge Kaptegaine at Committee Against House Demolitions, is one of the Interview Preparation: memorable journey.” Whether it’s a trip down the you answered yes to either of the above questions, 237-9990 or 475-3816. leading Israeli critics of his country’s policies towards Wed., Nov. 16, 12:30 - 1:30 Room 3M65 aisle or across the continent, the journey in question PARIS TO KYIV Nov 4th West End Cultural Centre 8pm. then the English Students Association wants you! Palestinians within and outside Israel. In this public Thurs., Nov. 24, 2:30 - 3:30 Room 2C15 is up to the writers. Maybe it’s a voyage of recovery Tickets $17 at WECC or through Ticketmaster. Speak English with like-minded people, consult JAPAN ANIMATION ASSOCIATION OF WINNIPEG lecture, he assesses the present and future state of - from a serious illness, or a devastating break-up. our semi-professional paper-editors, party like a (JAAW) HALLOWEEN DANCE October 30th University poet. The ESA meets every Wednesday during the of Winnipeg Bulman Centre MPR 6pm-10pm. free period in 2A48, the English studies common Entrance fee $7.50/ $5 for any animation club room. Join us there or e-mail our simply amazing membership or non-perishable Winnipeg Harvest president, Susie Taylor, at [email protected] for donation. Contact [email protected]. more details. THE UWSA PRESENTS MOVIES ON CAMPUS: JUICE, THE U OF W CREATIVE WRITING JOURNAL November 1st: The Yes Men. The Yes Men follows VOLUME 6 SUBMISSIONS are due January 1, 2006 The Yes Men, a small group of prankster-activists, Juice accepts fi ction, drama, creative non-fi ction as they gain worldwide notoriety for impersonating and poetry submissions from current U of W and the World Trade Organization on television and at Collegiate students and recent alumni. 10 page max business conferences around the world. 2:30pm, for prose, 6 poem max for poetry. All submissions Bulman Student Centre. November 3rd: Life and should be double-spaced, on 8 1/2 X 11 paper Debt. This fi lm teaches you something about the and must include a digital copy (disk, cd, email) in world - about the exploitation of the weak, about MS-Word [.doc], Rich Text [.rtf] or Plain Text [.txt] the myth of the “helping” nature of the IMF and format. All pages should be numbered and include the World Bank, and about the everyday lives of the author’s name. A separate sheet should be sent desperately poor third world people. 2:30pm, that includes the author’s name, student number, Bulman Student Centre. November 15th: Born into complete mailing address, phone number and email Brothels. This documentary features the experiences address. Submissions can be dropped off at the of prostitutes in Calcutta’s red-light district, provides drop-boxes located at the UWSA Info Booth, UWSA them with a chance to record images from their own Bulman Centre Offi ce, or the Writer’s Collective (5th lives. 2:30pm, Bulman Student Centre. Floor archives). Email submissions to juice.journal@ gmail.com. See submission guidelines on our MARGARET LAURENCE WOMEN’S STUDIES website http://juice.uwinnipeg.ca. CENTRE FEMINISMS REVEALED SPEAKER SERIES All Welcome. Bring your lunch. All Sessions from 12:30 - 1:30 University of Winnipeg, Room 2M67 EVENTS (except Nov. 28th in Room 2M77). November 2: “Say it Sista! Feminists on Radio” Mandy Fraser and CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES Wednesday, Melissa Truman, U of Winnipeg radio hosts from Say November 9th, 2005 12-1pm, Room 2M70. it Sista! Ginna from Eve’s Third Wave, U of Manitoba. Presented by: Chris Dobbs, Service Canada, Bev November 9 “The DAWNing of a Global Feminist Stuart, Manitoba, Food Processors Association, Discourse” Dr. Peggy Antrobus, Esau, Distinguished Lee Anderson, MB Youth Volunteer Opportunities Visiting Professor, Menno-Simons College, Project. Our speakers are teaming up so you can fi nd University of Winnipeg. out a quick and easy way to click through the web to develop your career plans, get a job, volunteer or JULLY BLACK presented by the UWSA in concert nd kick up your resume a notch. All this by using quality Wednesday, November 2 at 12:30pm in the on-line information! Free resources and prize draws. Bulman Student Centre. Jully Black is Canada’s best Free event, no advance registration required. known, contemporary R & B singer back fresh from a tour with the Black Eyed Peas. AFTER THE CBC LOCKOUT AND BC TEACHERS’ STRIKE: What Future for Public Sector Unions? Guest Speaker: PUBLIC LECTURE Chumir Foundation Forum – David Camfi eld, Labour and Workplace Studies, U of “Ethics in the Pharmaceutical Industry”. November rd M. October 28th, 12:30pm - 1:30pm, Room 3M61, 3 , 7pm, Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall. For more info call University of Winnipeg. Free Admission. 786-1449.

rd VIRTUOSI CONCERTS Concerts with Commentary: WOMEN IN SCIENCE CONFERENCE November 3 th Yi-Jia Susanne Hou, violin. Her Virtuosi Concerts & 4 With Roberta Bondar, Student Research debut performance 2 years ago was hailed as “one Presentations and other guest speakers. Various of the most stunning violin recitals in Winnipeg in locations, watch for more details. The Uniter October 27, 2005

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PLANETARIUM AT NIGHT Nov 5th Audiochrome. First Saturday of the month at 9pm. Each week, a brand new show mixing topical cosmic news mixed with live (LOUD!) music. Show includes free admission to the Science Gallery. $7.50 or $10 to take in the 8 o’clock show as well. 943-3139 or go to: www. manitobamuseum.ca/planetariumatnight.

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CAFE JAZZ COFFEE HOUSE Nov 6th Conservatory Jazz Institute (211 Bannatyne Ave) 3-5pm. Conservatory Jazz Institute faculty host this jam session for jazz musicians at any level, particularly those with less experience. All welcome! $6 adults/$4 students. Call 943-6090 for more info. 2005). A live improvised cartoon all the way from 8100-123 Doncaster St. Tickets $27 adults/$16 out of your literary closets and read whatever moves Atlanta, Georgia (care of Dad’sGarage) A wonderful PARK THEATRE 698 Osborne St Daily U-Pick Matinees students. Call 477-7510 or visit www.radyjcc.com. you at the new Writer’s Reverse. Claim the stage BAD RELIGION/ ANTI-FLAG Nov 7th Burton night of local showcase including: at 1pm and 4pm. $2. Mondays – Family Friendly; with Professor Deborah Schnitzer and with other Cummings Theatre 7 :30pm. Tickets $34.50/$30 CRUMBS, Outside Joke, Jack’Um & Attack’Em Tuesdays – Improv; Wednesdays – Foreign Films; MANITOBA OPERA Oct 29th, Nov 1st, Nov 4th “La readers or simply witness and listen. The event through Ticketmaster. Improv. More details to follow. Thursdays – Random movies; Fridays – Retro fi lms; Boheme” a story of young love and tragic loss. will occur on October 28th at about 3pm at A Label Saturdays – Laughs and Screams; Sundays – Classic Season subscriptions available, individual tickets For Artists gallery, located across Portage from the LET PEACE REIGN AND MUSIC THUNDER Nov JUST FOR LAUGHS Nov 11th Centennial Concert Hall fi lms. Oct 28th: Friday The 13th Marathon – starting $29-$84, call 253-2787 or through Ticketmaster. University of Winnipeg. 8th Centennial Concert Hall 7 :30pm. Tickets 7pm. Starring Shaun Majumder, Rocky Laporte, at 6:30pm. Oct 29th: Halloween Movie Marathon $17.50/$8.50 students through Ticketmaster. Rod “Rodman” Thompson, Scott Faulconbridge, starting at 6pm. Oct 30th: Classic Horror Movies. Oct YOUNG LUNGS DANCE EXCHANGE presents 40,000 AQUA BOOKS 89 Princess St The Stone Soup Carl Barron & Ryan Bellevile. Tickets $29.50/$39.50 31st: Star Wars marathon. Ft. November 4th at 8pm. An evening of improvised Storytellers’ Group, veteran Winnipeg storytellers, PIETA BROWN No 9th West End Cultural Centre 8pm. through Ticketmaster. dance and live music. WCD studio theatre, 204-211 meets for storytelling on Saturdays at 7:30pm. All Tickets $17 at WECC or through Ticketmaster. GLOBAL JUSTICE 3rd ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL Nov Bannatyne Ave. Tickets $10 at the door. are welcome. Aqua Books Conversation Series, in RUMOR’S COMEDY CLUB 2025 Corydon Ave Oct 27th 4th & 5th. “Making Poverty History” featuring fi lms conjunction with St. Benedict’s Table, is pleased to LABEL GALLERY SHOW (510 Portage) Nov 10th Far – 29th: Emo Philips, the “world’s best joke writer” from the Traveling World Community Film Festival. WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Nov 5th: “Spirit present a monthly conversation series dealing with From Ruin, Ramirez, Nikola Tesla, The Abbot Prison who has appeared on Leno, Letterman and Conan. Nov 4th Bulman Student Centre, U of W: No Place of the Wind” featuring Buff y-Sainte Marie. Tickets issues of faith, life, theology and pop culture. Oct blues, 7pm. $7 at the door. All ages. Nov 1st – 12th: Juggling, high wire and comedy with Called Home with discussion panel and questions $31-$65. Call 949-3999 or email boxoffi ce@wso. 27th: It Came From Beyond the Vault Film screening, Todd Paul. afterwards. Nov 5th: Various fi lms throughout the mb.ca. Nov 10th, 12th, 13th: WSO Pops – “We Shall See Film for more info. Part Time Work, Great NEILFEST November 10th-12th Times Change(d) day around the University of Winnipeg. Register by Not Forget: A Salute to our Veterans” 8pm Thursday pay, scholarships avail., fl ex High & Lonesome Club. Featuring The Scott Nolan IMPROV SUPPER CLUB Mondays, Toad in the Hole calling 284-9113 or 254-8268, email [email protected] and Saturday, 2pm Sunday. STORY TELLING/STORY THEATRE at Bread & Circuses Band, The D.Rangers, The Turnstiles, Jason Nowicki Pub & Eatery, 8, 9, 10, 11pm. or [email protected], or visit http://ca.geocities. 238 Lilac St. Audience participation in creating schedule, sales/svc, conditions (Perpetrators), Ryan Menard (Perpetrators), Chris come/winnipegevents/fi lmfestival.html. WINNIPEG PHILHARMONIC CHOIR Nov 6th with a characters, fi nding costumes and getting involved apply, Call now 957-1408 Carmichael and more celebrate Neil Young’s 60th JACK ‘UM AND ATTACK ‘EM IMPROV featuring Ron performance of Cherubini’s “Requiem”. 3pm at Knox in the action. 6:30pm Friday evenings. Next birthday by playing complete live versions of some Moore. Tuesdays, The Park Theatre & Movie Café, ABORIGINAL FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL November United Church, 400 Edmonton St. Contact 896-7445 evening: Nov 4th. of Young’s cult-classic albums including “Everybody 8pm. $4.99. 17th – 19th at the Globe Cinema. Three days or email [email protected] for tickets and more Knows This Is Nowhere,” “Zuma,” “American Stars of workshops and original fi lm screenings by info. WINNIPEG FREE PRESS AND WRITERS’ COLLECTIVE and Bars,” and more. Film and video will also be Aboriginal directors about Aboriginal issues. All ANNUAL NON-FICTION CONTEST In association with featured throughout the weekend. The entire event screenings are free. For more information visit MANITOBA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Presents Daniel the Winnipeg Free Press, the Writers’ Collective will be recorded for a future tribute album. Three FILM www.aboriginalfi lmfest.mb.ca. Taylor, Countertenor with Robert King conduction is pleased to announce their annual non-fi ction day pass: $20 or $8.00 single night admission. November 9th at Westminster United Church, 745 contest, with a total of $900 to be won and a newly th th Campus Hoodies CINEMATHEQUE 100 Arthur St Oct 28 – 30 7pm: Westminster Ave 7:30pm. Tickets $23 for adults, increased fi rst prize of $500. All entries in this VANCE GILBERT Nov 12th West End Cultural Centre Harold Lloyd: 35mm Comic Masterworks with a $21 for seniors and $7 for students, plus GST. Call year’s contest must be written on the theme of “a th 8pm. Tickets $20 at WECC or through Ticketmaster. diff erent fi lm each night. Oct 28 9pm: Winnipeg THEATRE, MCO at 783-7377 or pick up tickets at McNally memorable journey.” Whether it’s a trip down the Looking for custom embroi- Short Film Massacre – a non-profi t festival Robinson or Ticketmaster.. aisle or across the continent, the journey in question th dered clothing for your Rez NINE INCH NAILS Nov 14th MTS CENTRE 8pm. With showcasing shorter length horror fi lms. Oct 28 DANCE & is up to the writers. Maybe it’s a voyage of recovery th fl oor? Rez hall? Faculty? Frater- Death From Above 1979 and Queens of the Stone & 29 Graveyard Alive: A Zombie Nurse in Love WINNIPEG CONTEMPORARY DANCERS Presents - from a serious illness, or a devastating break-up. th Age. Tickets $39.50-$59.50 through Ticketmaster. – a stylized b&w take on B horror fl icks. Oct 29 PERFORMANCE “Home” a home-grown performance spectacle. Or perhaps it’s a journey of self-discovery - moving nity/Sorority? Intramural team? 9pm: Dancing Skelatons – The Dream Worlds of Nov 10th – 12th 8pm WCD Studio, 211 Bannatyne. into that fi rst apartment, or volunteering overseas. Campus club/organization? th GWEN STEFANI Nov 16th MTS CENTRE 7 :30pm. performance artist Victoria Prince. Oct 30 2pm: Tickets $22 adults/$18 seniors/ $12 students. Call The contest will have no open category this year. Continuing series by Professor Gordon Matties on THE GRIND Every second Thursday at Ellice Café We carry brand names like Tickets $49.50/$65.5-/$79.50 through 452-0229 for more info. Prizes are $500 for fi rst place, $300 for second & Theatre (585 Ellice Ave) The Grind, a venue to Ticketmaster. the critical role of fi lm in visualizing the social and and $100 for third. Fee is $5 for Writers’ Collective Modrobes, American Apparel, encourage and develop performers and their ideas spiritual challenges of our time. Bless You Prison members, $10 for non-members. The deadline is Gildan, Hanes. th through the presentation of scenes, sketches, WINNIPEG CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY presents will be screened. Oct 30 9pm: Marker by John November 1, 2005. All entries MUST be sent with an Call Rob @ 1-866-220-3861 or go st rd monologues, spoken word, short fi lm, stand-up Similia Duo (a fl ute and guitar recital from Montreal) Paizs. Oct 31 – Nov 3 7pm: American Nightmare LITERARY entry form, available by calling (204) 786-9468, or and music in front of a live audience. 7pm, $4 per to www.campushoodies.com for Nov 19th The Planetarium Auditorium (190 Rupert features fi lm excerpts and analysis from some of the emailing [email protected]. For more st rd person. Next shows Nov 1st, Nov 17th. Ave) 8pm. Advance tickets $15 adults/$10 WCGS greatest modern horror movies. Oct 31 : Nov 3 McNALLY ROBINSON BOOKSELLERS (GRANT PARK) your free starter kit/catalogue th information email or visit www.writerscollective.ca members and students/ $5 WCGS students by 9pm: A return screening of Searchin for The Wrong Oct 27 , 7:30pm: Tarot workshop with Corrine THE CERCLE MOLIERE THEATRE SEASON Until Nov calling 775-0809. Eyed Jesus. Kenner and her book Learn to Read Tarot in Less 5th “Mambo Italiano” by Steve Galluccio, translated than an Hour. Oct 27th, 8pm: Herb Schulz launches by Michel Trembley. Centre-cultural franco- BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE Nov 19th Le Rendez-Vous MANITOBA’S 14th FRENCH-LANGUAGE FILM FESTIVAL A View From The Ledge: An Insider’s Look at the manitoban.Theatre de la Chapelle 825 Rue St th 8pm. Tickets $20 at Into the Music, Ticketmaster. From November 2nd to 6th, come and enjoy some Schreyer Years. Oct 28 , 8pm: Holly Kennedy will Joseph. Tickets $11-29.50. Call 233-8053 or email All ages. of the best French-language movies from Québec read and launch her new novel The Tin Box. Oct GALLERIES & and France, as well as a documentary produced in mailto:[email protected]. 30th, 10am: Join us for Boo Brunch – Boo-berry IZZY ASPER JAZZ PERFORMANCE SERIES On Manitoba and the best French-Canadian short fi lms waffl es, costume parade, Halloween stories with MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE Regina Taylor’s EXHIBITIONS November 26th we’re turning up the temperature of the year. Nine of the 12 movies are subtitled in Mrs. T. Tickets are $10 and available at Prairie Ink “Crowns”. Runs to November 5th. Tickets available LSAT, MCAT, GMAT, with a double header featuring two of the most English. Tickets available at the Franco-Manitoban Restaurant. Cultural Centre, 340 Provencher Boulevard. Adults: at 942-6537. GRE Preparation Seminars. exciting jazz artists on the scene today, vibraphonist Complete 30 Hour Seminars. Stefon Harris and pianist Mulgrew Miller and two $7 for all movies; Children (12 years and under): $ McNALLY ROBINSON BOOKSELLERS (PORTAGE ACE ART INC. 290 McDermot St 944-9763 Tues-Sat MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE WAREHOUSE Nov 9th th th local musicians. The Berney Theatre, Asper Jewish 5 for the two family movies, Malabar Princess and PLACE) Oct 27 : Charles Foran will be reading and 12-5. Until Nov 12 : As part of the Send + Receive Proven test taking strategies. – 26th: “Cul-De-Sac” written by Daniel MacIvor. Community Campus, 123 Doncaster St. Tickets for Pinocchio 3000. Free admission to the short fi lm autographing his acclaimed new novel Carolan’s Festival, ‘Between Sounds and Abstractions’ by Personalized professional Tickets available by calling 942-6537. all fi ve concerts are $130, or $30 plus taxes each at competition on Saturday at the Cinematheque. Farewell. artists Catherine Bechard and Sabin Hudon. Nov instruction. Comprehensive th th Ticketmaster, by calling 477-7510, or visiting www. Tickets for all fi lms will be on sale at every showing. 25 – Dec 9 : ‘Winter Warmer’ an aceartinc. study materials. Simulated For more information about the festival, contact our PRAIRIE THEATRE EXCHANGE begins its 2005-06 SPEAKING CROW OPEN-MIC POETRY First Tuesday member show. radyjcc.com. practice exams. Free repeat partners at the Centre d’information 233-ALLÔ or season with the performance of ‘Copenhagen’ by of the month at Academy Bar & Eatery. 8pm. Free policy. Personalized tutoring call toll-free 1-800-665-4443 or consult our website Tony Award-winner Michael Frayn. Until October admission. DENNIS COOLEY’s 12th poetry book THE ANNEX GALLERY 594 Main St 284-0673 Tues-Sat available. Thousands of Satisfi ed at www.cinemental.com 30th. Season tickets available from $85 - $130. Call was seeing red (Turnstone Press, 2003). It’s a 12-5. Contemporary art. First exhibition in the Main th Students. 1.800.779.1779. www. 942-5483 or visit www.pte.mb.ca. From Nov 16 freewheeling reversioning of Dracula. With Cooley’s Street Gallery will be “Sugar” by Karen Cornelius. oxfordseminars.com. COMEDY 2004 CANNES LIONS Winnipeg Art Gallery. The – Dec 4th: ‘Dogbarked’ by James O’Shea. A comedy text, we fi nd a “Drac” who’s an erotic, hankering, November 10th – December 3rd. Opening Thursday, Return of the 2004 Cannes Lions, The World’s Best about life on the prairies. somewhat cynical romantic libertine; a kind of November 10th at 5pm. th th TEACH ENGLISH WINNIPEG 6th ANNUAL IMPROV FESTIVAL Oct 30th Commercials of 2004. Oct 25 – 30 at 7pm and anarch biting holes in class structures; &a domestic th th VERSEAS – Nov 5th presented by the Gas Station Theatre. This 9:30pm, and 2pm matinees on Oct 29 and 30 . SARASVATI PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS FEMFEST 2005 fi gure of fun, mocked for his habits & compulsions. A ART CITY 616 Broadway Ave 775-9856 Mon 5-8 O . th year’s highlights will include: Awesome players from Tickets $8 adults/ $7 seniors and students/ $6 WAG Until October 30 Colin Jackson Studio Theatre at horned-up, fl atland vampire - even at night, you can ,Tues-Fri 4-8, Sat 12-4. Featuring high quality E.S.L. Teacher Training rd The United States including “Dad’s Garage” Atlanta, members/ $5 children under 12. Available at WAG Prairie Theatre Exchange, 3 Floor Portage Place. see this guy coming from 24 kilometres (but it won’t artistic programming for kids and adults. Certifi cation Courses. Intensive Georgia; “The Brody Theatre” Portland, Oregon; info booth or through Ticketmaster. Celebrating Women Theatre Artists. Tickets for single help you). Cooley teaches English & Creative Writing 60 hour program. Classroom “The Blue Door Theatre” Spokane Washington. shows are $8 ($15 for ‘Confessions of an Indian/ at the University of Manitoba. His latest book of ART FROM THE HEART – ANNUAL EXHIBITION aiming management techniques. Awesome players from Canada: “Rapid Fire Theatre” AQUA BOOKS IT CAME FROM BEYOND THE VAULT Cowboy’), $20 for three shows, $40 for a Premium poems is country music, published by Kalamaka to provide Manitoba artists living on low-income Detailed lesson planning. Edmonton; “General Fools” Regina ;”Iron Cobra” Film Series at Ellice Café and Theatre. Oct 27th Pass and $50 for the entire festival. Workshops, Press in 2004 and primarily available from them artists an opportunity to show and sell their work. Internationally recognized Toronto; “Catch23” Toronto; Canadian Comedy 7:30pm Fantastic Planet (1973, animated). This Panels and Readings admission is by donation. For via the Internet at http://www.kalwriters.com/ November 18th & 19th at Magnus Eliason Recreation teaching certifi cate. Job Awards nominees: Becky Johnson (Best Female French-Czech co-production is an animated feature tickets and more information call 586-2236 or check cooley.html. Two open-mic poetry sets to follow Centre, 430 Langside St. For general Information guarantee included. Thousands Improviser) and “Iron Cobra” (Best Improv Troupe). that was the winner of a special award at Cannes in out www.prairie.ca/~sarasvati. the reading. contact: [email protected]. of Satisfi ed Students. A Theatre sports type improv challenge that will 1973. A morality tale about the struggle between th 1.800.779.1779. have former improv World Champions competing the tiny Oms and the gigantic blue Draags, Fantastic ISRAELI CONCERT SERIES Oct 29 featuring Chen WRITER’S REVERSE Curious about what has CREAM GALLERY 944 Portage Ave 957-7367 Tues- www.oxfordseminars.com. against each other (CRUMBS won in 2004, Rapid Planet has not been seen on the big screen in Zimbalista, percussionist, with Jose Gallardo on the happened to poetry and the spoken word? Fri 10-5, Sat 11-5. Until Nov 23rd: Paul Butler’s Fire Theatre won in 2003 and Dad’s Garage won in Winnipeg since its release. Free admission. piano. 8pm at the Rady Jewish Community Centre Wondering where’s Ralph Waldo Emerson? Come ‘Readymades’. October 27, 2005 The Uniter LISTINGS COORDINATOR: NICK WEIGELDT E-MAIL: [email protected] @uniter.ca PHONE: 786-9497 020 Listings FAX: 783-7080

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The artist lives OUTWORKS GALLERY 3rd Floor 290 McDermot Ave VENUES lounge music. 2nd Sunday each month: Prime Band. near the west shore of Lake Winnipeg and she 949-0274 Artist-run studio and exhibition space in Pages book club, 5pm. Oct 29th: Halloween Party brings images into her rugs from farming, fi shing the Exchange. Opening Nov 4th: ‘Through the Cracks’ ACADEMY BAR & EATERY 414 Academy Rd with prizes for best costumes. This year’s theme: TIMES CHANGE(D) HIGH AND LONESOME CLUB Main and summer recreation--the local industries and life an exhibition featuring various artists from the Sundays: Tim Butler Jam night. Mondays: Open Hollywood. St @ St. Mary Ave Sundays 9:30pm: Jam with Big th styles. Intensely personal experiences are the basis Outworks collective. mic. First Tuesday of the month: Speaking Crow Dave McLean. Oct 27 : A Midautumn Night’s Dream EVENTS th for other works. No matter the source of inspiration, poetry night. Oct 27th: Acoustic Kali. Oct 28th: Andy HEMP ROCK CAFÉ 302 Notre Dame Ave Oct 27 : featuring Kate Maki, Ruth Minnikin and more. Oct th th th Hall is clear that ultimately these objects are PLATFORM (CENTRE FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC AND Sheppard and Keri Latimer. Oct 29th: Godspeed. Down on Bedford (Ontario). Nov 4 : Our Streets and 28 : John Scoles’ 40 B-Day Bash featuring the D. HOSTELLING 101 Seminars presented by functional. They are intended to be placed on the DIGITAL ARTS) 121-100 Arthur St 942-8183 Tues- guests. Nov 5th: Fascist Fetus and guests. Rangers. Oct 29th: Geoff Berner, Rae Spoon. Nov 3rd: Hostelling International are held on the fl oor, to be walked upon by people and their pets. Sat 12-5. Until Oct 29th: Thomas Kneubühler BELLA VISTA 53 Maryland St Wednesdays: Scott A benefi t for The Maple Leaf Bar in New Orleans. fi rst Thursday of the month at Mountain HOOLIGAN’S NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB 61 Sherbrook St This little club has much in common with Times presents ‘offi ce 2000’ an exhibition of large-scale Nolan. Equipment Co-op, third Thursday of the GALLERY LACOSSE 169 Lilac St 284-0726 Tues-Fri colour photographs depicts the usually inaccessible Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays: Karaoke. Wednesdays: Change(d), and we fi gure that by focusing on month at McNally Robinson Booksellers, 10-6, Sat 10-5. Oct 27th – Nov 9th: ‘Colourscapes’ offi ce building interiors lit up at night while the BILLABONG AUSTRALIAN BAR & BISTRO D-121 The Perpetrators. helping it out a little bit, we can make a genuine th Portage Place. – Janice Kenworthy & Catherine Côté. business remains quiet. Saturday, November 19 : Osborne St. First Monday of the month: Open Mic diff erence in the rebuilding of New Orleans. Darkroom in a Day Workshop – Get back to basics INN AT THE FORKS – THE CURRENT LOUNGE 1 Forks Performers to be confi rmed include Rudimental. th th GALLERY ONE ONE ONE Main Floor Fitzgerald of the darkroom with this intensive refresher course. COLLECTIVE CABARET 108 Osborne St Thursdays: Market Road Thursdays-Saturdays: Jazz concerts. Nov 4 : Lil’ Miss Higgins w/ Romi Mayes. Nov 12 - MEN AND ALLIES Concerned Manitoban th th th Building, School of Art U of Manitoba 474-9322 Nov Very limited space, enroll by calling the gallery at ‘80s and ‘90s Night. Oct 28th: Torn Into, Sick City, Oct 27 -29 : Brian Klowak. Free admission. 12 : “NeilFest” See Concerts for more details. men will be meeting on Oct 27th at 6:30pm 10th – Jan 27th: An exhibition of the 1970s work of 942-8183 or email [email protected]. True Until Tomorrow. Oct 30th: Reality’s End, at the Men’s Resource Centre for the annual Gordon Lebredt. Reception: Thursday, 10 November, Daikon, Balls Deep, The Downfall, $4.99. Oct KING’S HEAD PUB 100 King St Sundays: All The TOAD IN THE HOLE 108 Osborne St Sundays: Vinyl th White Ribbon Campaign. The campaign is the 3-6 PM. This exhibition will include paintings, PLUG-IN ICA 286 McDermot Ave 942-1043 Oct 27th 31st: Halloween Disembowelment featuring King’s Men. Wednesdays: Latin Jazz Night. Oct 28 : Drip. Mondays: Improv Supper Club. Tuesdays: th th largest eff ort in the world of men working drawings, prints and three-dimensional pieces – 29th: ‘Fabulous Fakes with a Twist’. Seventy-fi ve Putrescence, Ditch Pig, Mass Grave (Vancouver), Of The Kicker. Oct 29 : Celtic Way. Nov 4 : Stony Point. Trivia. Last Sunday of the month: Dust Rhinos. th th to end violence against women. The goal of borrowed from the artist, the Canada Council Art artists from Winnipeg and across Canada have Human Bondage, Kursk. 10pm, $6 with costume, Nov 5 : The Wedgewoods. Nov 10 : Men In Kilts. th Bank, the Winnipeg Art Gallery and the collection contributed their own very personal interpretations $7 without. Prizes for best costume. Oct 31st: We Nov 11 : JP Hoe and the Truly Richards with Quinzy. WEST END CULTURAL CENTRE Ellice Ave @ Sherbrook the meeting is to discuss strategies to raise th th of Gallery One One One that were produced in the of the Group of Seven style, to be sold as a benefi t Are Wolves, DADADA: Lazers. Nov 4th: Swayback CD Nov 12 : The Attics. St Oct 27 : The Perms CD Release w/ The Barrymores. awareness about the WRC in Manitoba. th 1970s, and will be the fi rst critical examination for Plug In ICA. The art works will be displayed for Release with The Reception, Domenica, and the 8pm, $6/$8 at WECC and Into The Music. Oct 28 : Refreshments provided. Room 201-321 nd of Lebredt’s early attempts to deconstruct the three days, October 27, 28, 29 at Plug In. Silent Singletons. $5, 9pm. Nov 5th: A Legend Falls, Cunt McNALLY ROBINSON BOOKSELLERS – PRAIRIE INK Seventeen 69 w/ guests. 8pm, $4.99. Nov 2 : th McDermot. Contact David/Koki @ 956-9523 grammar and syntax of the visual image. auction bids will be accepted over that period in Punisher, Igor and the Skindiggers. Nov 9th: The RESTAURANT: Portage Place Oct 28 : Folk music Flying Bulgar Klezmer Band. See Concerts for more th th or [email protected]. person, by phone or by email, with the lots going Black Dahlia Murder, Three Inches of Blood, The with Three Blind Mice, 6:30pm. Nov 4 : Blues and details. Nov 4 : Paris to Kyiv. See Concerts for more th th GRAFFITI GALLERY 109 Higgins Ave 667-9960 A Saturday, October 29, at the big Fab Fakes Party, End, A Life Once Lost. All ages welcome. Tickets jazz with A Taste of New Orleans, 6:30pm. Nov 11 : details. Nov 9 : Pieta Brown. See Concerts for more PAID TO BE POOR: Low Wage Community not-for-profi t community youth art center, using starting 8 pm. $17 in advance at Into The Music and Sk8. Instrumental Latin Jazz with Tim Butler, 6:30pm. details. Nov 11th: Horse The Band w/ Go Bananas art as a tool for community, social, economic and Nov 18th: Café Charanga plays Afro-Cuban music, and Krull. Tix $8 in advance at Into the Music and Inquiry. The Just Income Coalition sponsored th th individual growth. GALLERY 2nd Floor 55 Arthur St 942-1618 DIE MASCHINE 108 Osborne St Thursdays: ‘80s and 6:30pm. Grant Park: Oct Oct 28 : Listen easy with Sk8, 8pm.Nov 12 : Vance Gilbert. See Concerts for hearings and prepared a report which th Tues-Sat 10-4. Until December 3rd in Gallery One: ‘90s Night. Fridays: Goth/Industrial. Saturdays: Dylan Abramson, 8pm. Oct 29 : Maggi May Jazz more details. identifi es the struggles many face in living on th KEN SEGAL GALLERY 4-433 River Ave 477-4527 ‘TEN’, a celebration of SITE GALLERY’S tenth year WinnipegJungle.com presents the fi ner sounds of trio, 8pm. Nov 4 : Mira Black with some Jazz, 8pm. minimum or low wages in Manitoba. Come Nov 5th: Jazz with The Burton Trio, 8pm. Nov 11th: WINDSOR HOTEL 187 Garry St Mondays: Jams with Tues-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5. Showcase of original in Winnipeg. Featuring works by Wanda Koop, Drum & Bass/Jungle and Breakbeat Music every and hear a presentation on the fi ndings and contemporary art. Until Nov 3rd: ‘Geometric Aganetha Dick, Tom Lovatt, Don Reichert, Diane Classical rock with T-3, 8pm. Tim Butler. Tuesdays: Latin Jazz Night featuring Jeff Saturday night. DJs Dexx, Krisco, Gumby and participate on a discussion of what follow- Concretism’ – Robert Pasternak. Whitehouse, Diana Thorneycroft. Until Oct 29th nd Presslaff , Rodrigo Muñoz, Julian Bradford, 10pm. guests. On the 2 Floor. th in Gallery Two will be a showcase of new prints OSBORNE FREEHOUSE 437 Osborne St Mondays: Wednesdays: Jams with Big Dave McLean. Oct 27th up actions can be taken. October 27 7pm, th rd th LA GALERIE at the FRANCO-MANITOBAN CULTURAL and paintings by Ewa Tarsia and Milos Millidrang. DYLAN O’CONNOR IRISH PUB 2609 Portage Jazz Hang Nights with Steve & Anna Lisa Kirby and – 29 : River City Band. Nov 3 – 5 : Lou Pride. Common Room at Balmoral Hall School, th CENTRE 340 Provencher Blvd 233-8972 Mon-Fri Starting in November, new prints by Ted Howorth. Ave Mondays: Open mic night w/ The St. various other artists. Nov 10 : Manitoba Blues Society Birthday Bash 630 Westminster Ave. Everyone Welcome. 8am-10pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm. Until Nov 20th: John’s Jammers. Tuesdays: Patrick Alexandre. with MBS Jammers, Ragdoll Blues, The Slidin’ Clyde Free Admission. For more information, ‘The Shield’ - An exhibition of paintings and poetry URBAN SHAMAN 203-290 McDermot Ave 942- Wednesdays: Guity Pleasures. Oct 27th: Sean PYRAMID CABARET 176 Fort St Thursdays: The Roulette Band, 8pm. please call 992-2751. You may access the full inspired by many canoe trips on the lakes and rivers 2674 Until Nov 18th: ‘50 to 500’ – Annual Members’ MacDonald. Oct 28th-29th: Paper Moon, The Mod Club w/ DJ Sean Allum and the Invisible Man, th th report at http://www.just-income.ca/news/ of the Canadien Shield in Manitoba. Featuring work Show and Sale. Pieces will range from 50 cents to Maynards (Halifax). doors at 8pm. Oct 28 : Moses Mayes. Oct 29 : DJs THE ZOO / OSBORNE VILLAGE INN 160 Osborne St th th PaidTobePoor.pdf. by David MacNair, Dave Maddocks, Barry Bonham, 500 dollars with all proceeds going to the artist. Co-op and Hunnicut. Oct 30 : UMFM presents Tuesdays: Heavy Metal & Draft Night. Oct 27 : st James Alexander. Opening reception Oct 28th, 8pm. ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB 350 St Mary Ave Sundays: The Bell Rays. Nov 1 : The Pocket Dwellers. Nov Suck My Vox, In Reverse, Microfuzz. $3, 10pm. Oct rd th th Student Night: Oct 30th: Jo Snyder. Nov 13th: Sean 3 : Alverstone. Nov 5 : Heavy Trash, The Sadies, 28 : Halloween Pirate Fest featuring Scarlet Halo, PUBLIC LECTURE Dr. Zvi Bekerman will lecture th LABEL GALLERY 510 Portage Ave 772-5165 Tues- VIDEO POOL MEDIA ARTS CENTRE 300-100 Arthur St Buchanen. Fiftymen. See Concerts for more details. Nov 6 : Annelid, Azreal Abyss, Irresversible, Downfall, on “Bilingual education in confl ict ridden Sat 12-5. Currently: BUGS, featuring 18 artists with 949-9134 Contemporary media art. Gwar. See Concerts for more details. Nov 9th: Juliet Dreadnaught, Damascus. Come with your best societies: The case of bilingual integrated th th th major gallery experience, all of whom have worked FINN’S PUB 210-25 Forks Market Rd Johnson and the Licks. Nov 10 : The High Dials. Nov 11 : pirate costume. 9pm. Oct 29 : Devil Rises at The Zoo Palestinian Jewish education in Israel” on th DJs Co-op and Hunnicut. Nov 12th: Grooveport, featuring Igor and the Skindiggers, Dissolution, The as tree planters in Canada’s northern forests. WAH-SA GALLERY 302 Fort St 942-5121 Oct 27 Terminal Tuesdays: Ego Spank – Jazz w/ Murray Thursday, October 27th at 7:30pm in room – Nov 12th: Maxine Noel. Zeroscape, Honey Eyes. Hearse Men, Mandatory Death, Dysphoria. 9pm, $5 Pulver, Marc Arnould, Gilles Fournier, Daniel 224 (Education Building) at the University of THE LION AND THE ROSE GALLERY 2nd Floor 70 Roy. 12:30pm. Wednesdays: Open Mic w/ Guy with costume, $7 without. Prizes for best costume. th th Manitoba. Albert St 452-5350 Mon-Fri 11-5. Until Nov 9 : WINNIPEG ART GALLERY 300 Memorial Blvd 786- Abraham. REGAL BEAGLE 331 Smith St Tuesdays: Hatfi eld Nov 4 : Anthem Red, Sophomore, Jynx & At Sea. ‘Fantasia’ - Paintings by John Doole and Sculpture 6641 Until Jan 2006: ‘Landmarks, Beavers, and McCoy. Wednesdays: Open Mic Nights. Nov 5th: Power 97 presents Crystal Pistol w/ Tele th by Angus Braid. Funky, fun and lyrical! Paintings Maple Leaves’: The Canadiana Ceramic Collection at FRANCO-MANITOBAN CULTURAL CENTRE 340 after concert party. Tix $4.99. Nov 10 : The Harlots PUBLIC LECTURE ON INDIGENOUS th and sculpture that celebrate everything from music The Winnipeg Art Gallery. Until Dec 11th: ‘Back/Flash’ Provencher Blvd Mardi Jazz, Tuesdays in Salle ROYAL ALBERT ARMS 48 Albert St Mondays: w/ special guests. Advance tix $7. Nov 12 : AMF w/ GOVERNANCE Guest Speaker: Taiaiake Alfred notes to dancing. - an examination of Aboriginal media art from a Antoine Gaborieau (2nd Floor) at 8:30pm. Free Karaoke. Saturday Afternoons: Blues Jam, 4-7. 100 Fold, Lynchpin and Jaw. th was born and raised in the community of th th Nov 6 : Exhumed with Putrescence and Electro First Nations perspective. Until Jan 8 : ‘Bug City’: admission. Upcoming shows: Nov 15 : Janice Kahnawake, is an award winning journalist MANITOBA CRAFTS COUNCIL EXHIBITION GALLERY Insects are playing an increasingly important role in Quarterstaff , 7pm. Nov 11th: Vader, Decapitated, Finlay Trio. and heads the Indigenous Governance 214 McDermot Ave 487-6114 Tues-Fri 11-5, Sat 11- contemporary art. This exhibition explores themes Dewscented. th Program at the University of Victoria. 4 Until Nov 4 : Kathryne Koop, ceramic artist. of civic identity, technological innovations from GIO’S 155 Smith St Mondays: Student Night. computer programs to robotics, and perilous change Wednesdays: Karaoke. Thursdays: Retro Thursday. SHANNON’S IRISH PUB 175 Carlton St Thursdays: October 27th, 7pm, Marshall Macluhan Hall, The Uniter October 27, 2005

LISTINGS COORDINATOR: NICK WEIGELDT E-MAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 786-9497 @uniter.ca FAX: 783-7080 Listings 021 University Centre, University of Manitoba. (APTN), 5th Floor boardroom, 339 Portage BHAKTI YOGA: Kirtan and Karma-Free Feast: Free Admission. Sponsored by UMSU. Avenue. Start time is 9 a.m. A short CAJ Sundays at 5:30, 11 Alloway Avenue. For more business meeting will precede the workshop. information phone Vrinda at 947-0289 or email [email protected]. A PART OF THE BUSINESS OF SCIENCE Registration is $15 for CAJ members, $20 for SYMPOSIUM, the Bioscience Future Leaders non-members. Lunch and coff ee are included CALLING ALL SILVER HEIGHTS COLLEGIATE AWARDS & FINANCIAL AID: INFORMATION Program serves to educate post-secondary and provided. This will be a wide-ranging, GRADS! 50th Reunion is being planned for students on both science and business- hand-on workshop primarily for print September 2007. Send your contact info, related career opportunities within journalists, although broadcast journalists including email address, mailing address, and AWARDS & FINANCIAL post secondary education with a consistently student who has completed 30 credit hours successful academic record, and be confi rmed and is registered currently in the second Manitoba’s life sciences sector; towards will also profi t from Maggie’s extensive if applicable, married/maiden names, to silver. [email protected]. AID: INFORMATION as continuing the program. Applicants should year of the B.Ed program at the Winnipeg building bioscience leaders of the future. experience in writing for various media. provide the following: Education Centre. The value of the award is WHAT: Bioscience Future Leaders Program Topics to be covered include: practical writing THE LIVING EARTH CULTURAL VILLAGE at UPDATED WEEKLY •(i) a three page essay on the topics mentioned $600. Applications are available at WEC from Business of Science Symposium 2005 WHO: skills, how to tell the story better, fi nding St. Norbert Arts Centre is seeking winter below Kevin Lamoureux, or the Awards and Financial Manitoba’s post-secondary students in story ideas where you are and developing residencies. The Living Earth Culture Village Aid Offi ce, located on the main fl oor of Graham GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES •(ii) a letter of reference from a current teacher, business and life sciences disciplines WHEN: them, writing for diff erent media. Advance is a co-operative residency environment Hall on the U of W campus. • D eadline: APPLICATION EXPENSES BURSARY: or an elder or mentor. for sharing cultural learning and practical January 6 2006. Friday, October 28th, 1:30 - 4:30pm WHERE: registration is necessary so we know how This bursary assists students with respect to •(iii) proof of current academic record. experience in living peacefully and ethically on The Fairmont Hotel Winnipeg, 2 Lombard many people for whom to order lunch. Pay at the high costs associated with applying to the earth. Winter residencies are self-directed Essay topics to be covered: THE DATATEL SCHOLARS FOUNDATION Place, Midway Ballroom HOW: Register the door. Contact Ron Friesen at 954-1413 or Graduate and Professional Schools. Applicants and personal projects may be proposed which · An introduction including: your name, the SCHOLARSHIPS: online at www.businessofscience.mb.ca and email [email protected]. must meet the following criteria: fi t into the general thematic of the Living Earth name of your community, year level, program, The University of Winnipeg is a new Datatel Click on Bioscience Future Leaders Program Culture. Community living is equally integral •1) Have a minimum GPA of 3.55 in the school’s name and general information about client institution and as such, Datatel is WHY: Free of charge! 2 brilliant Symposium TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE CONFERENCE to the program in sharing circles, celebrations, previous academic year. yourself. off ering four unique scholarships, ranging in Sessions, Career Opportunity Expo, Business The conference will consist of presentations chores and public awareness. Individual and •2) be registered in the fi nal year of an honours · Educational goals value from $1,000 to $2500 to students from of Science 2005Bag, B.o.S.S. Want Ads demonstrating transformative justice collective personal creative expression is or four-year degree program in Arts or Science, · Career plans our institution. (A comprehensive listing of MB’s major techniques. November 12th, 8:30am - highly encouraged. Collective learning and or in the fi nal year of the Integrated B.Ed · Why do you think it’s important to stay in school? life sciences companies AND multiple job 2:30pm, Room 2M70, University of Winnipeg. mentorship models are encouraged. Apply for program. • Angelfi re scholarships honor military January 1st – April 30th by November 1st. For · Community and volunteer work. postings from actively recruiting companies), Please join us for what promises to be a very personnel soldiers who have served in the more info, visit www.snac.mb.ca/participate/ •3) Have documented fi nancial need: a Canada · Hardships you’ve encountered. Nutrition Break and Closing Reception (An interesting and informative event. And bring Student Loan/Provincial Loan or a Student line United States military during periods of index.html. · How do you contribute to your family, school combat. The Angelfi re scholarship is presented opportunity to network with innovative along your questions for our well informed, of credit at a banking institution. & community? to outstanding students who served in business and science leaders as well as knowledgeable presenters to answer. Free PARLIAMENTARY GUIDES for summer •4) Both full-time and part-time students may Go to website www.dfcromartyfund.ca for the Asian theater (Vietnam, Laos, and/or students from across the province) Contact Admission. 2006. From Victoria Day to Labour Day, the apply. more information. Applications are also Cambodia) between 1964 and 1975. Spouses Tara Maltman at [email protected] or Parliamentary Guides in Ottawa welcome Applications are available in the Awards available in the Awards offi ce in Graham Hall. and children of Vietnam veterans and refugees (204) 945-5796. DO WOMEN GET THE BIG PICTURE? Guest hundreds of thousands of visitors from around offi ce located in Student Services and will Application closing date: 5:00 p.m. October of Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam are also the world, helping them understand and Speaker: Cindy Donatelli, Women’s Studies, be accepted beginning October 15, 2005. 31st. eligible. In addition, scholarships are awarded appreciate our country’s national legislature. Students may apply any time during the Fall/ to military personnel who have served in PERSONS DAY BREAKFAST- CELEBRATING U of M. November 14th, 2:45pm, 409 Tier You could have the opportunity to learn Winter academic year, providing that funding Mr.& Mrs. ONG HOO HONG MEMORIAL BURSARY Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring 20/20/15 Celebrating the 20th Anniversary Building, University of Manitoba. Free about Parliament fi rst-hand, to enhance your is available for this bursary. Applications will IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES: Freedom, and/or Operation Iraqi Freedom. of the Women’s Legal Education and Action Admission. public speaking and to improve your second be evaluated on a fi rst come, fi rst serve basis. Established in 2003 by Gim Ong, this bursary Fund (LEAF), 20 Years of Charter Equality offi cial language. Guides are hired from all COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP PLAN: fund will provide help to students who meet • Returning Student scholarships assist current for Canadian Women and the 15th Annual RESOLVE MANITOBA will be hosting a across Canada and from every academic Countries -Botswana, India, Trinidad & the following criteria. discipline. You can fi nd out more about the outstanding students who have returned to Person’s Day Breakfast. Keynote Speakers: Research Day at the University of Manitoba Tobago and the United Kingdom. Foreign •1) a student whose GPA is a minimum of 2.5 Parliamentary Guide Program at the campus higher education after an absence of fi ve years Dr. Fiona Sampson - “Equality 20 Years Later,” on November 18th. The Research Day Aff airs Canada provide a variety of GRADUATE student placement centre, by calling the •2) a student who is facing unique fi nancial or more. studies or RESEARCH opportunities. Canadian Rita Shelton Deverell - “What Doesn’t Kill will showcase and celebrate a variety of Library of Parliament’s Information Service at hardships, such as students with dependents citizens are eligible to apply for all programs. You Will Make You Stronger.” October 28th, innovative programs and research projects 1-866-599-4999 or on the internet at www. or students with a disability. • Nancy Goodhue Lynch scholarships are Applicants should have at least an A- average. 7:15am - 8:50am, Winnipeg Convention that address the issue of violence and abuse parl.gc.ca. The deadline to apply is Monday, •3) a student who is enrolled in a University awarded to outstanding undergraduate This program is highly competitive, particularly Centre, 375 York Avenue. Tickets available and suggest better forms of prevention November 14th, 2005. For more info contact of Winnipeg biblical studies course during the students majoring in information technology (613) 947-2182 or [email protected]. for the United Kingdom. Age restrictions may related curriculum programs. at: McNally Robinson, Manitoba Women’s and intervention. Therefore, we welcome apply. Preference is given to applicants who 2005-2006 academic year. Advisory Council. Call 945-1331 or call LEAF community organizations and researchers •4) a student who has documented fi nancial YOUNG UNITED CHURCH ART AUCTION AND have obtained a university degree within the Application Process: at 453-1379. to share their innovative approaches and/or FASHION THEATRE - Call for Volunteer Models. last fi ve years. Applications must be submitted need; CSL/MSL or a Student Line of Credit. The Datatel Scholars Foundation online initiatives. For more information, contact 7:00 PM, November 12th Young United Church on-line via the website, www.scholarships. Proof is required. scholarship application process is as follows. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MANITOBA RESOLVE Manitoba at [email protected] is looking for nine (9) female students at least gc.ca Deadline: October 28, 2005 for awards Applications are available in the Awards and 1. A student attending an eligible Datatel th th KEYSTONE CONFERENCE November 4 – 6 at or call 474-8965. fi ve foot eight inches or taller to volunteer to beginning Oct. 2006 Financial Aid offi ce, located on the fi rst fl oor client institution may apply via the online of Graham Hall. The value of the bursary is the Ramada Marlborough Hotel 331 Smith St. model never-seen-before original designs by application form between September 1, 2005 Halia Stolar. Volunteers would need to be able THE CANADIAN BUREAU FOR INTERNATIONAL variable, but normally up to $1000.00. To celebrate 61 years of AA in Manitoba. The PROJECT PEACEMAKERS Annual Sing for and January 31, 2006. (NOTE: applicants must conference ticket price is $20 and includes Peace Concert November 20th Crescent Fort to make a fi tting appointment on November EDUCATION: 7th. Ms. Stolar would arrange the specifi c On behalf of the Canadian International complete and submit an application in order to a dance on Saturday night. Registration Rouge United Church. Featuring excellent appointments for that day. Models would Development Agency (CIDA), CBIE administers ACTON INSTITUTE ESSAY COMPETITION: be considered for nomination.) th begins at 6pm on Friday Nov 4 , with the choirs from Gordon Bell High School, Pembina also need to attend a practice and rehearsal an Emergency Fund for students from The Acton Essay Competition encourages 2. The scholarship administrator from each fi rst meeting at 8pm that evening. This Trails School Division, Westgate Mennonite session prior to the evening of November developing countries that are in fi nancial scholarly refl ection on the role of religion in participating Datatel client institution reviews, year’s theme is “The Road of Happy Destiny”. Collegiate, and the Winnipeg Boys Choir. 12th. We have arranged for Hair on Broadway diffi culty due to unforeseen circumstances. The promoting and securing a society of free and evaluates, and nominates applicants between Each day, somewhere in the world, recovery Don’t miss this opportunity for great music, to do hairdressing for the models during Fund is open to students in their fi nal academic responsible persons. Entrants are asked to Feb. 1, 2006 & Feb. 15, 2006. the afternoon of Saturday, November 12th. begins when one alcoholic talks with another refl ections on peace, and a chance to raise year of a Bachelor’s degree or diploma program write a 1,000-1,500 word critical response 3. Nominated student applications are alcoholic, sharing their experience, strength funds for Project Peacemakers’ important Participating students would need to be at at a Canadian post-secondary institution. evaluating man’s creation in the image of God least eighteen years old. Models are invited to forwarded to the Datatel Scholars Foundation and hope. For more info, contact Alcoholics work. Crescent Fort Rouge United Church is Please note that the total annual funding in the context of three required corresponding stay for the remainder of the evening. The event articles. All seminarians, undergraduate, review committee for fi nal evaluation and Anonymous Central Offi ce at 942-0126. at the corner of Wardlaw Ave and Nassau St available in 2005 is $40,000. In order to extend is catered. In the event you would be willing to assistance to a broad range of students, each graduate, and post-graduate students studying award determination in the spring. North in Osborne Village. Tickets are available participate in this event, please communicate institution is limited to 3 applications per religion, theology, philosophy, or related fi elds DEADLINE: submit online at www.datatel.com/ MANITOBA NATURALISTS’ SOCIETY Indoor at the Project Peacemakers offi ce (745 with Ms. Olya Marko, the committee co-chair, six-month period. The six-month periods are encouraged to apply. Previously published dsf by January 31 2006. Program November 7th, “Hiking the Chilkoot Westminster 775-8178) and are only $10. at telephone number 786-6427, fax 783-9908 run between April 1 and September 30 and work may not be entered. Applications are available after September Trail in Alaska” by MNS member Loretta Children 12 and under are free. or email at [email protected]. between October 1 and March 31. Apply on line at www.acton.org For citations, 1, 2005 and due by January 31, 2006. For Humeniuk. Follow visually the 53 km Chilkoot Call for Volunteer Serving Personal 7:00 PM, guidelines, and requirements please visit the more information go to the website or email November 12th Young United Church is looking Trail or the Klondike Gold Rush Trail of 1896. CBIE relies greatly on the information and website above or phone 1-800-345-2286 for scholars@datatel. for three persons to serve hors d’oeuvres and Surfi ng for more Dollars? This trail is known as Canada’s outdoor recommendations made by International more information. desserts during the Art Auction and Fashion Student Advisers since they are the persons Award values are as follows: 1st-$2,000 2nd Try these websites for more possibilities! These museum due to the many artefacts left along Show, 6:30 to 9:00pm, November 12th 2005. ANNOUNCEMENTS who know the students. Application forms are - $1,000 3rd-$500 two sites will lead you through Canadian based the route as it stretches from the Pacifi c tidal The dress for the event is white shirt and dark available in the Awards & Financial Aid offi ce Deadline: November 15, 2005 scholarship searches. pants. In the event you would be willing to waters of the Lynn Canal at Dyea (Alaska), & OPPORTUNITIES located in Graham Hall. Return completed •www.studentawards.com participate in this event, please communicate over the coastal mountains through to Lake applications to the Awards offi ce. COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP PLAN: •www.scholarshipscanada.com with Olya Marko, the committee co-chair, at Bennett (B.C.) and the headwaters of the BECOME A MENTOR at the Immigrant Women’s Deadline Date: beginning Oct. 1/05 – March Country – New Zealand Awards telephone number 786-6427, fax 783-9908 or Yukon River. Pauline Boutal Theatre, Franco- Association of Manitoba. Being a Mentor will entail are available for graduate studies or research MANITOBA STUDENT AID: email at [email protected]. 1/06 Manitoban Cultural Centre, 340 Provencher speaking to a variety of audiences on how being a in New Zealand. Canadian citizens only are Manitoba Student Aid On-line applications Blvd. Program starts at 7:30pm. Admission fi rst or second-generation immigrant has impacted FOREIGN GOVERNMENT AWARDS: eligible to apply. Applicants should have at for the 2005-2006 Academic Year are still your life, along with your personal challenges and ACEARTINC. Call to artists ‘textinart’ aceartinc. available. Go to www.studentaid.gov.mb.ca $2 for members and $6 for non-members. is looking for artists who incorporate text as Countries- France, Germany and Mexico least an A- average. This program is highly choices. Advantages of being an IWAM Mentor if you wish to submit an application on-line. an integral part of their art to propose work Awards are available to Canadian citizens competitive. Preference is given to applicants For more information call the MNS offi ce at include receiving a generous honorarium, learning The MSAP offi ce will send you a “ Notice of for the annual PaperWait artists’ pages. This for graduate studies or research abroad at who have obtained a university degree within 943-9029. new skills, making new contacts and meeting Assistance” in approximately two weeks time. call is for works that look at the relationship the master’s, doctoral or post-doctoral level. the last fi ve years. Apply on-line at website, interesting people. 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Artists will have th to strengthen communities by enhancing the pride, President (Research, Graduate Studies and of the B.Ed program at the Winnipeg Education of Winnipeg will continue session. November 12 . Registration Fee: the option to sell their work and 100% of the self-esteem, and confi dence in individuals and their International Studies), 4CM02, Library Centre. The value of the award is $1000. $75.00/person, includes breakfast, lunch & 2 proceeds go to the artist. The Winter Warmer to keep you informed families. We run a variety of fun literacy programs Mezzanine. Applications are available at WEC from Kevin coff ee breaks. For more information, contact in various Winnipeg neighbourhoods and schools. hopes to continue the good times that X3 has of available awards, brought in the past, but looks to the future of •Deadline date: November 1, 2005. Lamoureux, or the Awards and Financial Offi ce, 299-6614 or [email protected] or visit Programs are one hour once a week and run from located on the main fl oor of Graham hall on the scholarships and bursary www.organicmatters.ca (registration forms October through to December and January through encouraging the community to buy their work at a fair price for all. Works will be accepted DENNIS FRANKLIN CROMARTY MEMORIAL U of W campus. opportunities. Please direct are available on website). to April. Training and on-site support are provided. FUND: •Deadline: January 6 2006. For more information please visit our website at for the show between 1st-18th November. NO WORK ACCEPTED AFTER THE 18th. The The primary purpose of the Dennis Franklin your questions regarding CAJ MANITOBA Maggie Siggins, a leading www.frontiercollege.ca or contact us at 253-7993 Cromarty Memorial Fund is to fi nancially assist WINIFRED GAMBLE BURSARY: or [email protected]. exhibition will open on November 25th at awards and scholarships to Western Canadian writer, will give an all- 7pm-late and runs until December 9th, 2005. others in fulfi lling their aspirations. Decisions This bursary is presented in honour of day writing clinic for journalists in Winnipeg, Artists should include a name, title, date, and will not be based solely on academic records. Winifred Gamble, a longtime member of the Tanis Kolisnyk. Saturday, November 12th. The event will take sale price with their work. Criteria: the recipient must be a member University Women’s Club and a former chair of the University Women’s Club Scholarship [email protected] place at Aboriginal People Television Network of Nishnawbe Aski. The University student candidate must have completed one year of Committee. It is awarded to an aboriginal October 27, 2005 The Uniter 022 Sports percent sunk from the fi eld by the end of the game. Erfan Nasajpour, a third year player, led the Wesmen with 24 points and was followed closely behind on the stat sheet by teammate Dan Shynkaryk, who was solid during the game by scoring 22 points. The second day of competition at the Midway Chrysler Invitational wasn’t as kind to the Wesmen as opening day. The Wesmen, who fell behind early on in the game to the Mayville State Comets, rebounded towards the end of the fi rst half when they took the lead. However, in the end, the By Brook Jones in the university’s prestigious Comet hot shooting continued basketball invitational. and proved to be too much for The U of W Men’s Basketball the Wesmen as Mayville state he University of Winnipeg’s Team showcased their talents to cruised to a 97-75 victory. an appreciative home town crowd. Leading the Wesmen in two day interjection of The near sell-out conditions for their second game was third Tenergetic and entertaining Wesmen basketball carried over year athlete Shynkaryk, who basketball took place this past from the home opener on Friday connected on many shots as evening to the team’s fi nal game he pulled 28 points. Following weekend as the university hosted on Saturday. closely behind Shynkaryk in their annual Midway Chrysler The Wesmen couldn’t have points was team guard Nasajpour Invitational Basketball Tournament. asked for a better fi nish to the with 21 points. tournament’s opening game. The The three point line didn’t home team trailed the Southern help the Wesmen against the A near sell-out crowd Alberta Institute of Technology Comets as they managed to only of 1700 family, friends, and at half-time but came out running sink 3 out of 19 shots from that Wesmen fans packed the in the second half by out shooting territory. University of Winnipeg the Trojans 53-15 and eased to a The Wesmen, who fi nished photo by: Wade Andrew Duckworth Centre on both 94-58 victory. the Midway Chrysler Invitational days of the tournament to The two basketball fi elds with one win and one loss, The insertion of several key rookies to the roster will allow for immediate contention cheer on their home team. This on the court proved to be gold prepare for their home game this year’s Wesmen challenged the for the University of Winnipeg. evening, when they take on their Southern Alberta Institute of The Wesmen connected on 50 rivals, the University of Manitoba Technology and Mayville percent of these shots during the Bisons. Another Year, Another State from North Dakota fi rst half and improved to 58 Team, Another Season Sports Briefs Celtics fan, wanted his term extended to 33 years where language functions are in 90 percent of to match the jersey number of Larry Bird. the population. By Josh Boulding with new positions and a new Compiled by Mike Pyl “He said if he was going to go down, he set of starters, including a was going to go down in Larry Bird’s jersey,” said CIS – The fi rst set of the CIS women’s basketball t’s going to be an exciting season rookie, the team seems to judge Ray Elliot. “We accommodated his request Top 10 rankings were released. After losing in the have held together through and he was just as happy as he could be.” national championship game last season, Winni- for the University of Winnipeg’s their first few pre-season Had Elliot been more vengeful, he would peg coach Tanya McKay’s squad fi nds themselves IWesmen Women’s Volleyball team tournaments. Wesmen – Participating in the Uni- have sentenced Torpy to 32 years, the number of ranked eighth. The drop is no doubt a refl ection this year. After hitting a few potholes (as Expectations change versity of Manitoba Invitational at the Fort Bird’s rival, Magic Johnson. of key losses Joanne Wells, Heather Thompson, every year with each new Garry campus, the Wesmen men’s volleyball and Kate Daniels. Cross-town rival Manitoba fi nds most Winnipeggers do every year) early lineup, and with the loss of team wrapped up their exhibition season CIS – In the aftermath of allegations claiming themselves ranked fi fth, banking on the perfor- in training camp, head coach Diane Scott three key players and solid with wins over Dalhousie 3-0, Toronto 3-1, an 18-year-old rookie was sexually assaulted dur- mances of fourth-year forward Sarah Holder and insists the rebuilding team is coming contributors in Andrea and York 3-1, while falling to Montreal 3-1. ing a team hazing ritual, McGill University offi cials fi fth-year guard Sopear Chinn. Defending national Charbonneau (who has Meanwhile, the women’s basketball have cancelled the remainder of their football champions the Simon Fraser Clan are number one, along quite nicely. since gone on to play pro team toured Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe team’s season. followed by Laval, UBC, and Calgary. After the Bi- in Europe), Jocelyn Roy, and area, facing off against local universities. On While a four-week university investigation sons, Memorial is number six and Saskatchewan The Wesmen Women’s Aynsley Laluk, one might Thursday, the number 8-ranked Wesmen concluded, contrary to some reports, that no number seven. Alberta and Dalhousie round out volleyball has acquired a few expect the team to need some fell to the McMaster Marauders 69-61, players had been sodomized, it did confi rm the top 10. promising rookies this year in time to rebuild and recover. despite 29 points from Uzo Asagwara. “nudity, degrading positions and behaviours, Marlee Bragg, Shanti Plett, However, after the past few Friday saw them suit up at Brock University, gagging, touching in inappropriate manners English Premier League – After Claire Willerton and Ashley weekends, anyone can notice dropping their second in a row 65-49, while with a broomstick, as well as verbal and physical its fi rst nine games of the Premier League sched- Morris. Bragg has already the team is meeting and Saturday saw them notch a 61-50 win over intimidation of rookies by a large portion of the ule, Chelsea had found itself with an unblemished found herself in a starting exceeding expectations set at the University of Toronto. team.” record, winning each contest. Last Sunday, how- role on the left side of the the beginning of the year. While the women were exploring The university also announced a 16-point ever, saw upstart Everton squeak out a 1-1 draw court. After a disappointing season southern Ontario, the men stayed home, plan to combat hazing, and the entire football against the defending champs, a result manager “She’s playing very two years prior and a decent playing host to the Chrysler Invitational. team - staff included - was ordered to perform Jose Mourinho believes should have been diff erent well,” says Diane Scott, of run last year (though the team After coming out fl at in the fi rst half Friday community service for at least the next two after striker Didier Drogba’s goal in the 64th minute Bragg’s performance. The didn’t make the play-offs), night, the Wesmen exploded for a 53-15 years. was ruled off side. last weekend proved fruitful Scott thinks that this year is second half, trouncing SAIT (Southern The university’s decision was supported “We didn’t win? For me it was 2-1,” for the rookie from Selkirk, the season for them to take Alberta Institute of Technology) 94- by the CIS. Mourinho said. “We scored two goals, two her play earning her a well- advantage and really do well. 58. The win saw four Winnipeg players The McGill Redmen were 1-5. beautiful goals. Normally this is a victory. For deserved tournament all- New personnel and a attain double digits in points. Saturday me, for my players, for our feelings, we won star award. As well, Plett’s good run through the pre- night was a diff erent story, falling victim NFL – Early last Monday morning, Seattle Se- the game.” performance in substitution season with their different to the hot shooting of the Mayville State ahawks safety Ken Hamlin was attacked outside a “You should ask the linesman why it was for Jodi Clemons has also strategies have left with Scott Comets, losing 97-75. The American visitors Seattle area bar. not a goal because if he has some doubts, you been pleasing for the coach. a very optimistic point of connected on 13 of 23 from behind the arc. Hamlin suff ered a fractured skull, a blood always have to protect the attacking team. If Although the team view about the league. She Forward Dan Shynkaryk led the Wesmen clot on the brain and a fractured hand in the he has no doubts and he disallows the goal, you only has a single veteran in sees the opportunity for the with 28 points. fi ght. He was moved out of the intensive care know, glasses, I don’t know. Managers, referees her fifth year of play, the team and the individuals unit at Seattle’s Harborview Medical Center and linesmen all make mistakes. But it leaves a team is in no way lacking to form a very competitive NBA – An Oklahoma City man convicted on Wednesday, and remained in satisfactory taste in the mouth.” leadership. Kristin Brisebois, and over-achieving game in of shooting with intent to kill and robbery condition Thursday. While his injuries are not Chelsea still fi nds itself atop the table Nicola Dirks, Lee Hrenchuk, the coming weeks. Expect a paid homage to his favourite NBA player in life-threatening, reports from Chris Mortensen of with 28 points, nine points ahead of Charlton, Kaitlyn Jackson and Christa highly-competitive season for bizarre fashion. ESPN indicate there may be brain damage. Tottenham, and Wigan. They also extended their Desrochers make up the core the Wesmen in the CIS this Eric James Torpy was sentenced to a The injuries are located on the left side unbeaten league streak to 39 matches - aiming of returning experience. Even year. 30-year term last week. But Torpy, a Boston of Hamlin’s head. The left side of the brain is for Arsenal’s record of 49. The Uniter October 27, 2005 Sports 023

NFL Picks

Having homefi eld advantage and a desire Each week the Uniter Sports team will at- to redeem themselves after a close loss gives tempt to disseminate and scrutinize fi ve of Denver a huge advantage in the intangibles the upcoming week’s most intriguing Na- department.... but I think the Eagles are just tional Football League’s matchups for ours too good to not come out of the mile high city and yours, the reader’s, leisure. The parity of with a win.” – Thomas Asselin the NFL consistently embarrasses even the photo by: Wade Andrew most knowledgeable of analysts. Why not let Thomas Asselin says: Philadelphia it embarrass us too? Wesmen guard Erfan Nasajpour moves down the court in their game against the Mayville State Justin Geisheimer says: Philadelphia University Comets Sheri Lamb says: Denver Game #1: Washington @ NY Giants Mike Pyl says: Denver Kalen Qually says: Denver Dan Verville says: Philadelphia MUCH-IMPROVED MENʼS BASKETBALL “The combined 19-8 NFC East is looking like the NFL’s best thus far, making this one Game #4: Tampa Bay @ San Francisco of the most un-likely ‘Battle of the Titans’ you’ve ever seen. The Giants playing host “The learning curve continues for the TEAM LOOKS TO FORGET THE PAST to the ‘Skins, two teams you love to hate. number one pick in the 2005 NFL Draft. After Anything is possible in a division matchup, so beginning the year backing up Tim Rattay, By Jusin Geisheimer two weekends ago on Oct. 13-15. From this expect anything, but the Giants played very San Francisco quarterback has been thrown tournament he also mentions the great play of impressively against the potent Denver attack to the wolves in what everyone assumed would o, Dave Crook, head coach of the other players. last weekend, meanwhile Washington had a be little more than a forgettable season. How “Ryan Roper had fl ashes of brilliance, cake-walk making the 49ers look more like the overwhelming the increased competition must Winnipeg Wesmen men’s basketball Owen (Toews) looked good, and Erfan’s Erfan Blue Bombers. I give the edge to Eli’s gang, be. Last year at about this time, Smith was Steam: after the past few seasons have (star point guard Nasajpour),” Crook says. the Giants win against the ‘Skins.” – Kalen torching Colorado State for 291 yards, 4 been ridden with turmoil and constant personnel Crook notes Toews’ capability to shoot Qually passing TDs, and 55 rushing yards. This from the perimeter. “If he can shoot the ball past week, he was held to 92 yards and 1 turnover, what do you feel about this new, upcoming (this season) it’ll be a big addition for our Thomas Asselin says: NY Giants interception. Which begs the question: might season in which last year’s core is relatively intact? team.” Justin Geisheimer says: NY Giants the woeful 49ers be worse than Smith’s NCAA As mentioned above, the team has had Sheri Lamb says: NY Giants Utah team of a year ago?” – Mike Pyl some rebuilding problems over the last two Mike Pyl says: NY Giants “I hope to win a few games,” says Crook or three years in regards to retaining veteran Kalen Qually says: NY Giants Thomas Asselin says: Tampa Bay modestly. Then he adds, “We would like to players. These players have either graduated, Dan Verville says: Washington Justin Geisheimer says: Tampa Bay win our division, whether we are good enough or have left to pursue ulterior academic paths. Sheri Lamb says: Tampa Bay or not, we don’t know yet. I guess we’ll just fi nd Two key losses the Wesmen must contend with Game #2: Kansas City @ San Diego Mike Pyl says: Tampa Bay out as we go.” are that of Tony Richter (graduation) and Kalen Qually says: Tampa Bay Crook says the team is looking better Oliver Leslie, who left to enter med school. “LaDainian Tomlinson is coming off a Dan Verville says: Tampa Bay and has improved from last season. It has also “This is unfortunate,” said Crook of the career-low seven yards rushing on 17 carries overcome some setbacks from last year as well. losses, “but I guess it’s just one of those things and his NFL-record tying streak of games Game #5: Jacksonville @ St. Louis Prevailing over most is last season’s revamped that happen.” with a touchdown ended at 18 last week in roster of eight new players, which contributed The team is very young, holding a starting Philadelphia, so the Chiefs should expect “The whole core of this team is out: to the team’s inexperience. group which varies in experience. While the a hungry L.T. when they visit Southern Isaac, Tory, Marc, even Mike Martz isn’t “After this it took us awhile to get going,” team still has some veteran leadership, six California. The Chiefs are coming off a win around. And I really don’t think that backup said Crook. players are only in their fi rst or second year in Miami and an extended break thanks to quarterback Jamie Martin will be able to The team also suffered from injuries that of play. Hurricane Wilma. This should be a good backbone the team again this weekend. Expect left them sitting at 1-7 from the beginning of “We are looking better,” Crook says, “but game between long-time division rivals, Jacksonville to win, even if Bulger does come the season. “And you’re not going to have a the team just needs some more experience and both of whom can put up big numbers. The back.” – Justin Geisheimer great year when you go 1-7 to start the year,” more time together.” combination of Drew Brees and Tomlinson will adds Crook. The team will be anxiously anticipating give the Chargers the edge though. Chargers Thomas Asselin says: Jacksonville The second term however, proved much the return of Matt Opalko for this upcoming win 37-34.” – Sheri Lamb Justin Geisheimer says: Jacksonville more successful, with the team going on to season. Crook says Opalko could have been Sheri Lamb says: Jacksonville win the Wesmen Classic. This continued on a great player very early on in his CIS career Thomas Asselin says: Kansas City Mike Pyl says: Jacksonville as they began to play well in league play and if not for injuries. After injuring his ankle, Justin Geisheimer says: Kansas City Kalen Qually says: Jacksonville started to pull out some wins (6-14) to end the Opalko only played 12 games out of 28 last Sheri Lamb says: San Diego Dan Verville says: St. Louis season, which resulted in a playoff berth for season; however, from his showing so far this Mike Pyl says: San Diego the Wesmen. year in pre-season tournament, he will be an Kalen Qually says: San Diego “We played very well and had a good run asset to the Wesmen. “This past weekend he Dan Verville says: San Diego Standings in our second semester,” said Crook. played very well (Oct. 13-15), so if he can stay The head coach hopes this late season healthy that’s going to be a big addition.” Game #3: Philadelphia @ Denver Qually 18-12 .600 improvement will jumpstart them into the The year will be tough for Crook’s Geisheimer 6-4 .600 new year. While commenting on some of Wesmen, as their out-of-division schedule is “Both these teams are coming off two Asselin 17-13 .567 his players, he insists, “the whole team has going to be a hard one. In the middle of the very close games against good opponents. Both Pyl 17-13 .567 improved.” Winnipeg schedule lies a treacherous eight- games were not decided until the last minutes Verville 11-9 .550 Centre Dan Shynkaryk, an All-Star a game run that includes three of the top teams (in Denver’s case the last play); the outcome for Symons 12-13 .480 year ago, “looked even better.” Crook couldn’t in Canada West. the teams, however, were opposite - the Eagles Lamb 13-17 .433 stop as he praised Dan’s play some more and “We’ll do what we can,” said Crook of the managed to pull out a win over the Chargers Lamb 11-14 .440 added, “He was great, and played very very impending matchups with British Columbia, and the Broncos had their hearts broken well.” Crook is referring to the games held Victoria, and Alberta. on a last play touchdown versus the Giants. October 27, 2005 The Uniter SPORTS EDITOR: MIKE PYL E-MAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 786-9497 024 Sports FAX: 783-7080 Fact & Fitness Wesmen-Bisons to Clash BY SARAH HAUCH Are you frustrated by the astronomical amount ot “get in shape” slogans out there? Don’t know Basketball teams to open with what to believe or where to start? Well, I’m here to let you know the truth about the myths and facts of fi tness. As a third year student in the faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Studies, I home-and-home series with rival have the inside info and want to show you just how simple ‘being in shape’ can be.

By Brad Pennington louder crowd, making games between the two teams more exciting. n the world of sports, some of the greatest “This rivalry has been around since I played in my fi ve years here,” says women’s games have been played between two basketball coach Tanya McKay. Irivals. A rivalry boosts the intensity of The U of W – U of M rivalry is competition; emotions will run a little higher. imbedded in local tradition and will remain that way as long as both teams continue to With two university campuses in one city, any compete with each other. hostilities between the Winnipeg Wesmen and This rivalry also seems to draw a fair the Manitoba Bisons have been inevitable. It amount of animosity from both teams but the levels seem to differ when it comes to has been drawing allegiances in Winnipeg for men’s and women’s teams. On the men’s side years, permeating the court into each respective the animosity is much stronger than that in campus. You can see it in the t-shirts with women’s games. Each campus has its own opinions of the other and they are heard the slogan “Friends don’t let friends go to loudly by the teams, adding to the animosity the U of M” emblazoned across the chest, or on the court during big games. the way some students react when they see “It’s much easier not to like them,” said Coach Crook in reply. another student from the U of M. While these This weekend sees the renewal of examples are used in good fun, they still point this historic rivalry as both the men’s and out the rivalry to which each and every one of us women’s basketball teams face off in a home and home series for their respective season Managing your eating: belongs through association. A 12-step weight loss program openers. Make room for these games in your Or: calendar and come and cheer for your home Q: I have tried everything to lose weight. This rivalry adds to the intensity of the team Wesmen in what surely will be a very My intensions always start out well. The fi rst You might like to eat more fi bre in your game and usually seems to draw a larger, electric game. 2 weeks I eat better, exercise regularly and diet. (Fibre helps our bodies feel full so we feel great about myself. But by the end of the don’t overeat.) To do this, over the next 8 fi rst or second month the exercise frequency weeks you will replace white bread with drops and I fi nd myself back in my old eat- 100% whole wheat bread and white rice ing patterns. What is a sensible way to lose with brown or wild rice. weight and keep it off ? Or: A: I have some good news, you are not alone. Most people struggling with their In terms of fi tness your goal might be that weight have a diffi cult time maintaining a you would like to include physical activity healthier lifestyle. Why? I believe that it’s sim- in your everyday life to burning extra calo- ply a matter of overwhelming yourself. How ries. You may go about doing this by, for many people can quit smoking cold turkey? the next 6 weeks, taking the stairs everyday Not many. Usually it takes gradual reduction at school instead of the escalator/elevator steps that eventually lead to the cessation and park the car 10 rows further back in the of smoking. (i.e.: cutting down from a pack a parking lot than usual. day, to half a pack, to 4 a day, to once a day, etc.) The same thing applies to losing weight These goals are all simple (you’re not cut- and adopting a healthier lifestyle. If you tell ting out an entire food group), measurable yourself that you’re never going to eat take- (you’ll be able to write down if you took the out again, will stop drinking alcohol and stairs every day), attainable, realistic and exercise 5 days a week, you’re setting your- time-specifi c. self up to fail. Be easy on yourself. Becoming healthier is not supposed to be a horrible ex- Make sure to write down your goals and perience, but something you can be proud track your progress each and every day. It of accomplishing and (yes, it’s true) enjoy. To has been proven that reminding yourself of make changes you have to take small steps. your goals will better ensure that you stick with them. Another help tactic might be Below I have included a realistic and attain- to tell someone you’re close to what your able 12-week weight loss program. Each goals are and then ask them to check up on week, together we will take another step you once a week. Or better yet, get a friend towards a new you. to adhere to the goal with you. That way DRAW DATE: you can support each other. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9/05 • Week 1: Set Smart Goals 1:15 PM • BULMAN STUDENTS’ Please e-mail me your goals. I would love

CENTRE • FREE CONCERT YOUR Decide what changes you’d like to make to hear about what you guys are coming LEARN up with, and get creative. For those of you DURING LUNCH HOUR, in terms of fi tness and nutrition. Next, set FEATURING MUSIC W/ short-term action-orientated goals. I recom- having trouble with it, I would be glad to JULIE BLACK mend using the SMART process for goal set- help brainstorm ideas. I can also provide, ting – simple, measurable, attainable, realis- for anyone who wants, a goal-setting TO ENTER, VISIT THE LEARN YOUR tic and time-specifi c. sheet, monitoring charts and/or additional LOCAL TABLE (LOCATED IN THE hand-outs to help you maintain a healthy ATRIUM SPACE IN FRONT OF RIDDELL LOCAL lifestyle. In terms of nutrition you HALL CAFETERIA) DURING MONDAY For example: could say that your goal for losing weight AND WEDNESDAY LUNCH HOURS, OR Good luck. DROP-BY THE UNIVERSITY OF CONTEST/05 would be to lower your food intake each day by 200 calories. To do this, during the next 4 WINNIPEG STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Next week: Putting it on paper, and refl ect- weeks you are going to switch from regular (UWSA) OFFICES IN THE BULMAN ing on last week’s accomplishments, what soda to diet soda and put skim milk in your STUDENTS’ CENTRE. might have gone wrong and how to fi x it. GRAND PRIZE: coff ee as opposed to creamer. CONTEST DETAILS AVAILABLE ON OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM. 9 FREE CREDIT HRS. THIS CONTEST GENEROUSLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE UNIVERSITY OF If you would like to ask a fi tness question, or comment on anything related to fi tness and WINNIPEG, UWSA & THE CANADIAN IN UNIV. TUITION getting into shape, email Sarah Hauch at [email protected], or leave a message FEDERATION OF STUDENTS (CFS). PRIZE COURTESY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG at 786-9497