Student Newspaper of The University of Lethbridge • Volume 38 Issue 17 • www.themeliorist.com • Thursday, 20 January, 2005

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Index News - Pg 7 Entertainment- Pg 19 Sports - Pg 23 Letters to the editor - Pg 4 Op. Ed. - Pg 5 Classifieds - Pg 13 Meliorist lnformatlon The Meliorist Thursday, 20 January 2005 | Page 02 Chris Hibbard - Copy Editor Lance Semak - Production Manager ([email protected]) .com ) Meet the staff of (p.manager@themeliorist I'm Chris. I'm trained as a journalist (thanks LCC!) but afi Hi, I'm Lance, and welcome doing it lor a year or so I am now a first year English major to cyberspace. I am a graduate with grandiose dreams of warping young minds as an Ensdisl student teacher someday. I'm a glorified studying English. My hopes arc proofreader for the Meliorist and to join The Mighty Thomas car­ so if there are spelling and gram­ The Meliorist nival after I graduate in 2004. 1 mar mistakes in the paper they're hope to run the himalaya and all my fault. When I'm not doing write an ethnographic novel this I'm usually listening to tunes, David Green - Editor-in-Chief about my experiences over the watching movies, playing Frisbee, ([email protected]) course of a year. belting out semi-decent karaoke or Welcome to the just hanging around with the buds. University, I hope you enjoy your time here. Be sure to let us know what you think about Amber Herbison- Creative Designer paper. Don Nguyen - Local Ad Representative ( c.designerf" themeliorist.com ) (ad.nianagcrrwthcmeliorist.com ) Hi. my name is Amber. I'm an art student who is inter­ Hi, my name is Don and I ested in design. I get lots of practice because I'm the Creative am the Ad Manager this year. Me Designer for the Meliorist. That no write any good so me no write means that I get to create ads and in paper. My job is to put ads in mastheads and generally make the paper to till up space so our things look all nice and pretty for lazy writers don't have to write as our beloved school newspaper. much. I blame my parents for Sometimes I play floor hockey too. having slanted eyes. Call me to In my spare time I try to sleep and Joseph Brunton - Business Manager place an ad! eat something. I don't like (b.manager(ff>themeliorist.com ) bananas, but if you have any Hello my name is Joe. I'm a candy... 3rd-year management student lost in a sea of newspapermak- ers. I have no life goals but I am happy to write the cheques Nathan Sharpe - News Editor Vikramjit Gill- Webmaster for your paper. When I'm not ([email protected] ) ( webmaster(i'Mhemeliorist.com ) here I'm probably not doing Hey, I am your news editor, back for another year. I do the Hey, I am Vikram, a final year new media student. I love much else. first section and if you like my working on computers and tech­ writing, great.Otherwise, just nology: that's why I'm here at think, your levy pays my salary. the Meliorist as Webmaster.

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initiatives and funded several student projects. LPIRG hosted a workshop HE TRIANON GALLERY IS on the Zapatista's and alternative eco­ PROUD TO PRESent a new body of PIRG (LETHBRIDGE PUBLIC nomics in cooperation with the sculptural and photographic work by interest research group) supports stu­ Students Taking Action in Chiapas visual artist Ryan Smitham, who dent research, education, and action collective. LPIRG supported the Buy earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts initiatives by providing funding and Nothing Day working group to host Degree from the University of support to student projects and Buy Nothing Day events on Lethbridge in 2003. organizations. It is our hope to trans­ November 26. LPIRG has funded form social concern into effective students to attend conferences on The exhibition, entitled Dichotomy, action by providing administrative, social justice and environmental examines a broad base of historical informational and technological issues, and has funded student and current cultural facets through resources to U of L students. We also research such as Nafisa Jadayji's fea­ the use of a variety of media. Using facilitate opportunities for skill devel­ tured last week in the Meliorist's let­ material such as liquid-polyurethane opment through educational events, ter to the editor section. rubber, cast fabric, and traditional public campaigns and partnerships LPIRG volunteers attended a photography, Smitham compares with community organizations. We University of Alberta PIRG confer­ local imagery with symbols and con­ are a non-profit, student funded and ence on January 14th and 15th to cepts from a more global perspective. student run society. PIRG's exist at learn more about PIRG's and devel­ "My place in the world often conflicts university campuses in the US and opment of a province wide PIRG col­ with my ethical and spiritual belief Canada. They began organizing in the lective. Contact us for more informa­ systems. The use of contrasting sub­ 1970's and there are over 20 at cam­ tion or to get involved at ject and material in my work re- puses across Canada. PIRG's are root­ [email protected]. Our website is at enforces this personal dichotomy," ed in the philosophy that active and lpirg.org. LPIRG is looking for board said Smitham, who has been design­ participatory citizenship should be an members and any level of volunteer ing and creating this work for the past integral part of post-secondary educa­ help. Also contact LPIRG for informa­ 10 months. tion. LPIRG was founded in 2003, tion on receiving support and or fund­ and is looking to build its resources, ing for your projects and ideas. Check out Ryan Smitham's partly Smitham would like to acknowledge projects and volunteer base, and is LPIRG funded art exhibition at the generous contributions of the always open to new ideas and working Trianon Gallery on January 22 at 9 Lethbridge Public Interest Research group proposals. p.m. Group, which awarded him a To date we have undertaken several $1700.00 project grant to assist with The Trianon Gallery is located at 104 material costs, and Savill Group - 5tn street south, and the exhibition Architecture, which is sponsoring the runs until March 4"1. Gallery hours exhibition opening. The opening are Monday to Friday from 9:00 till n reception is on January 22 " at 5:00pm. 9:00pm (following the openings at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery) and RYAN SMITHAM includes a musical performance by 808, 8tn avenue south, Lethbridge. Lethbridge musicians Cory Istace and TlJ 1P2 Dave Bullied. The public is welcome (403)328 - 3687 to attend. ryan.smithamtc'Hileth.ca Dinner and Silent Auction! Proceeds to go towards a trip to Ottawa and the Red Cross and silent auction. The profits from the event will help the club go to a conference in Ottawa from March 9- DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION 12. Also 20 per cent of the silent auc­ will be held on January 29th at La tion profits will be going to the Bella Notte. The U of L's Model Canadian Red Cross to help the United Nations Club is presenting the tsunami relief effort. If people have evening's activities. any questions or would like to buy Cocktails start at 6 p.m. with dinner at tickets they can do so by calling MJ at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 and this pays 328-5903, or they can e-mail the club for entrance to the diner, cocktails at [email protected]. Who Was This Man? because more than ever, we need to understand and appre­ ciate each-others differences and value our diversity espe­ cially in a country like Canada. This film (organized by the T newly formed student society, Community of Discovering his was a man who influenced human civilization Islam) will inform you about Muhammad (pbuh), whom o^^S. as we know it today. A man whose teachings over 1.2 bil­ Muslims believe is the last Prophet; this will also give you lion people follow. A man who has reshaped the course of a basic understanding of some beliefs of the Muslims and history, an illiterate man nonetheless! He was born their practices. And last but not least, this event is free and around 570 AD in the Arabian Peninsula, in a time when in addition to that, popcorn & pop will also be provided people use to engage in unbelievable atrocities such as fret' of charge. So come and enjoy this informational event burying their daughters alive! He changed all this through and have some fun! his teachings and actions; he brought civilization to a non- To view clips from the film go to civilized population. He was truly an inspiring man. This w u vv.people.uleth.ca/ - cdiy film.html was a man who Michael H. Hart named the most influen­ tial person in history in his best selling hook, The 100: . i Event: A Film: Muhammad, Legacy of A Prophet Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History. So Where: L1060 (U oil. Library Building) who might this man be? This man is Muhammad (peace be When: Friday, January -8 (6 6:30 pm s upon him) the last Prophet! Price: Free *ty of L-e \Vh\ does this interest you? This should interest you Extras: Popcorn and pop! Letters to the Editor The Meliorist Thursday, 20 January 2005 | Page 04

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hours. When I asked security why they could dows, stop at the gas station, wait in traffic, pay only be plugged for a hour, especially when on insurance, registration, buy a parking pass, and A kFTER READING THE letter to the Tuesdays and Thursdays classes run over a hour. HIS LETTER TO THE EDITOR IS IN response after all that, walk 15 minutes to the school editor in last weeks Meliorist, I felt the need to Security told me that these spots were not meant to last week's letter about parking at the because the parking lot is so far away. Instead, write my own letter voicing similar concerns, but for student parking, but rather for guests of the University. I agree, parking is very frustrating the bus drops me right off where I need to be, or, also expressing some interesting facts that I university. here at the University; parking passes are expen­ at least closer than parking would leave me. In found out about parking on campus (mainly by Security disclosed to me that options sive, it's a hassle finding a decent spot, and addition to this, I am not consuming as much oil the fine arts department) from the lovely folks at have been considered, but the best solution that meter times are not long enough. or gasoline as a car would, nor am I polluting as campus security. our university can come up with is the set up we Have you ever thought of not driving to school? much. Instead, I can get on the warm bus and As a theatre student, I often park on have now. It was mentioned to me that a I used to drive to school everyday, and I found it relax for 15 minutes while someone else worries the 4tn level by the theatre drop off. Parking is parkade was discussed but it was estimated that very frustrating: it was time consuming, stress­ about the above. I may even catch up on some available there after 7 PM. Theatre calls often each space would cost $10, 000. Perhaps I have ful, not to mention expensive. So I started taking reading, or chat with friends or colleagues who vary from 5PM-7PM. We can easily be here until no concept of money, but to me it seems like a the bus. I know that Lethbridge Transit is not as also choose to ride the bus. This is just an idea 10 PM or later. I understand that some univer­ small price to pay to fix a very obvious on cam­ good as it could be, but I still find taking the bus that you, and hopefully others, may want to try sity staff purchase passes to park in this lot. pus problem that leaves more students pulling a lot easier than driving. In the case of our cur­ in the near future, that may make life simpler. They should be entitled to park in the lot until their hair out than final exams. After all, how rent weather situation, there is no need to go out the lot opens at the designated 7PM, however, much did out library cost? and plug the car in, start the car, scrape the win­ Ashley Markus where are other people supposed to park when Now, how can we come up with the they arrive here between 5PM and 7PM when cash to pay for such a parkade? How much they plan on being here very late? money comes out of students' pockets in the When I proposed this question to form of parking tickets? Could this money not Campus Security they told me that they do not be put towards this parkade? Have donations see the problem as people without parking per­ been looked into? What about other options? mits can park in the North Lot or in the Far West What continues to fascinate me about Lot where parking is available after 5PM. I often this problem is that it effects more than stu­ have wondered if it will take a mugging or a rape dents. At this point, a city shuttle buses theatre for our university to see this situation different­ patrons from the North lot to the 4"1 level for ly. I may be able to park in those fairly remote performances. Would perhaps fine arts produc­ locations, but when Safewalk is unavailable, how tions or other events held in the University safe is it to walk to my vehicle? Depending on Theatre, David Spinks Theatre and Recital Hall what you are doing in the theatre, you may be have a higher turn out rate for events if parking able to leave with other individuals and walk in a wasn't such a pain? group to your vehicles, or you could be a few I guess what I am trying to get at is if minutes behind everyone and left to your own it's not broke, don't fix it, but if it is...FOR THE devices. LOVE OF GOD can we figure out a better solu­ I believe it was last year when more tion!? If I get a job that pays more than mini­ parking spots were added to the 4tn level. Lots mum wage when I get out this concrete hole, I'm of these spots are metered until 11PM. Because donating a freaking parking lot. these meters can only be plugged for one hour, they benefit no one in terms of parking until late Natascha Jung

journalist every time out of the gate, ten out of ten, no matter what the day of the week or the In response to pinko in the corner, THE TRUTH. And the truth is, these so-called military records Nathan's Little were written on a computer and had they been Corner: authentic they would have been composed on a typewriter.

You end with the harsh words on media manip­ IRST OF ALL, DAN RATHER IS not leaving ulation, which is great, coming from a guy who the CBS network. If you had any "eye" on the accused the Meliorist of running such terrible story at all, you would know he is only stepping articles in the past as "How to Use a Vibrator" as down as the anchor. He will be on 60 Minutes in you did earlier this very year. the future to be sure, like the great dinosaurs of Of course you neglected earlier in the year to Rooney, Croft and Bradley before him. mention to your readers that this was a band You write "it is not so much about what you performance review, about a band with the write or how you write it, as it is who spins it," name, wait for it, Vibrator. yet you seem to have no compunction with the Instead, you manipulated readers making sly reference of putting in quotes George Bush's them believe the "How to Use a Vibrator" article 'military record.' Yes, it is indeed how you spin was something that it was not. That is certainly it. a non-disclosure of facts to suit your argument that particular week. So the question remains, You tell us from your little corner that the infor­ did you get overzealous and not research the mation regarding Bush "came from sources that article titled "How to Use a Vibrator," like you could not be verified as legitimate, but have yet say CBS people did with their story, or did you to be proven false." actually know the actual subject of the Vibrator This could be the most idiotic thing we have article, therefore blatantly and knowingly ever beard. George VV. Bush is not known for manipulating the truth as you says Ann Coulter grasping a huge understanding of the English does each week? It was one or the other, so pick language, but at least he now has some compa­ your truth this week, Mr. Sharpe. ny. To lessen their workload! Here's a little tip on news gathering - if it isn't Robert Brown verified as legitimate, then IT IS FALSE, not set Ahunnist Students are free to contribute to he proven to be false. You further prove the Meliorist Editor in Chief 2000-2001 point that it is indeed not what you write or how you write it, as it is how you are spinning it. Christopher Brown articles, editorials etc. to The fired CBS people let journalistic standards Ahunnist slip? They let the one standard that protects the Meliorist Editor in Chief 2002-2003 [email protected] opinion from the editors The Meliorist Thursday, 20 January 2005 Page 05

to, are still allowed to marry. It shouldn't be This is the first edition of the Meliorist's newest feature, an In support of gay marriage any different for gays. Amber Herbison The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms opinion/editorial page. Every week, four different viewpoints allows everyone in this country the freedom of It's been about forty years since Pierre religion. Some people don't think that gays will be expressed regarding one current issue. We will do our Trudeau said; "there's no place for the state in should be able to marry for religious reasons, the bedrooms of the nation." Still today some and that is their choice. However, freedom of best to ensure that both sides of the issue are equally repre­ people feel that homosexuals are not worthy of religion works both ways, and people should the same rights as heterosexuals. not impose their religious beliefs on others. sented. Any readership participation or response would be The following is my opinion on the topic of gay Homosexuality is not a new concept responsi­ marriage. Not everyone is going to agree with ble for the moral demise of the modern world. welcome and appreciated. it. I am open to other viewpoints and it is It was actually quite common in ancient interesting to hear them all. Above all, the Greece and Rome. some of the possible reasons. most important thing is to start talking about There is more to love than what gender a cou­ Marriage - What is it? controversial topics like this one so that we can ple's bodies are. Gay people are people too, Marriage is the foundational institution of all have discussion. What's the worst that could and should be treated equally. There is no A Point of View by Allan Hibbard - human cultures and societies. It is the basic happen if gay marriage became legal? good reason why we should prevent gay people Calgary, Alberta building block of the family. As our families go, People say, "If we allow gays to marry, what's the same freedom to express their love for one so goes our nation. to stop people from marrying their dogs?" another through marriage. Most people who There are many definitions of marriage. It's been God intended that our sexual needs and desires Yeah right. Actually, when you think about it, are against gay marriage are just afraid of the said that marriage is the only union that can't be find their fulfillment in marriage. Although this that comment implies that homosexuals are unknown. Who really cares that much about organized; both sides think they're management. is only one aspect of marriage, it is the part not worthy of marriage, like a dog. Bestial sex other people's business not to want them to Or it's an agreement in which a man loses his whereby a husband and wife are physically bond­ is a disgusting illegal crime against animals. join in a recognized union of love? If any two bachelor degree and the woman gains her mas­ ed together (become one) and it results in procre­ When gay men and women engage in consen­ people want to get married then good for ter's. On a more serious note, Webster's ation. A same sex couple will never have biologi­ sual sex, it is legal - and it has been legal for them. It won't make my marriage any less Dictionary defines marriage as the legal union of cal children. decades. meaningful. husband and wife; the ceremony, civil or reli­ A good marriage is the beginning of a happy Somebody once said to me, "gay marriage is There is an amazing website that I found while gious, by which two people of opposite sex home. Numerous scientific studies have shown not logical because no children can be created researching for this article. If you're interested become husband and wife. that a happy home is the ideal environment for from that union". Last time I checked, mar­ in reading more about why gay marriage If we turn in the Bible to Genesis chapter l, we children - where they can grow up secure and riage was about love and commitment, not should be legal, it's definitely worth checking read that at the end of each of the six days of cre­ content, and learn to become responsible, con­ about reproducing like rabbits. There are out: ation "God saw that it was good". However, in tributing citizens in later life. Hudson Institute enough people in this world already. Couples http://www.bidstrup.com/marriage.htm Genesis 2:18, we find God saying "It is not good scholar, Stanley Kurtz states that the continuity who are not able to have children or choose not that man should be alone; I will make him a of marriage is "all that stands between our chil­ helper comparable to him." Later, in chapter 2, dren and chaos". gard of the 'norm' from overflowing into our God puts Adam into a deep sleep, removes one of Men and women are different in many ways. We Chris Hibbard whitebread hetero neighborhoods and chal­ his ribs and creates the world's first wife, a think differently, react differently, communicate In support of gay marriage lenging our other sanctities? "woman". differently, love differently and because of our Heaven forbid citizens suddenly realize that Many years later, in the New Testament, Jesus differences, we need each other. I believe God Do same sex couples have a legitimate right to there are vast possibilities for change in other spoke these words: "Have you not read that He intended it that way. Speaking as a man who has marry and should governments and courts be areas of society too. who made them at the beginning made them been happily married to a wonderful woman for the ones making the decision for them? Why is Really folks, we've already removed God from male and female, and said, "For this reason a 33 years, my wife has a softening, calming influ­ this question so complicated, so difficult to our public schools and our mass media, and man shall leave his father and mother and be ence on me and I believe she makes a better man answer? gays are allowed to fight side by side hetero joined to his wife, and the two shall become one out of me. Homosexuals have been living together for soldiers in our military to protect our country flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, centuries; making homes together, sharing and our freedom. They can hold a gun, but let not man separate." (Matthew 19:4-6) In conclusion, I see no need to change the defini­ commitment, intimacy and financial burden. we'll be damned if they can hold hands down It is rather obvious then that marriage was God's tion of marriage. Webster got it right. Webster's The only things missing are legal marital pro­ the aisle. idea long before it was man's. And in God's plan, definition happens to coincide with God's defini­ tection and societal recognition. If an individual justice of the peace or nonde- marriage was a union of one man and one woman tion and has worked wonderfully well around the The big problem seems to be found in the mat­ nominational preacher is open-minded for life. Why would God do this? Let's look at world for the last six thousand years. Why would ter of 'holy' matrimony, specifically in that we want to change it now? The relationship of a homosexuality is considered a sin. Yet techni­ same sex couple is not really marriage. Call it a cally, if one searches the Old Testament, a social union, a common-law relationship, a same truly 'biblical' marriage would open the door This Issue: sex cohabitation, but please, don't call it mar­ to polygamy (l Kings, 2 Chronicles) and death riage. It doesn't fit the definition and until such to any woman who was not a virgin on her time as God changes it, (not man) marriage wedding night. (Deut.) Same Sex should remain the same. Historically, marriages have also often been made out of political alliance, familial obliga­ Marriage tion and a desire to reproduce. In these con­ texts, love is just not part of the equation. If we are to examine marriage in this way and factor enough to marry two people, no matter their as an individual of the opposite sex. This causes in that the divorce rate currently sits some­ orientation, it shouldn't be for political rea­ Advocating for the Devil problems involving taxes and health care. where around 50 per cent, why in the world sons, economic reasons or others that the By Ainsley Doty Approving gay marriage means a major face lift at would same sex couples even want to get mar­ church and state dictate, but for the simple nearly every level of government. Maybe this ried anyway? fact that these two people love each other. In order to truly understand an issue, one needs should be focused on first, instead of sweeping these 'technicalities' under the rug of a legitimate Some say that the institution of marriage is If we recognize that simple fact we recognize to thoroughly examine both sides. The matters cause. unchangeable, is fixed. Yet over the years it their humanity. These are real people with real involving Gay Marriage are as complex as any has changed. Interracial marriage was once emotions. They are not just like us, they are us. other, so I decided to play devils-advocate and Coinciding with Gay Marriage are many other illegal, spousal rape was once not, and women This could be a whole new step forward in tol­ argue the less popular angle of this heated debate. problematic matters that should not be over­ now have the freedom to leave an unhappy erance. There are many problems with Gay Marriage, and looked. In Alberta, a couple who lives together for marriage if they feel the need to. Could extend­ So break the question down and it's not so it seems to me that people are tentative to bring 6 months is declared to be in a common-law mar­ ing marriage rights to homosexuals not be like complex. up Right Winged opinions in fear of looking 'red riage, and if the couple were to dissolve their rela­ tionship, they are then obliged to divide their these other alteration, to be read about in his­ Does denying homosexuals the right to many necked' or ignorant. This doesn't mean that the assets. In association with Gay marriage would be tory books 20 years from now? discriminate against them? Yes. Does it threat­ matrimonial union of homosexuals is a single common-law marriages. I don't even need to go If all that gay couples were after was entitle­ en many heterosexuals? Yes. Would marrying sided issue. into how many loop holes this creates (suddenly ment and financial benefit from tax breaks and them be of any benefit to society and the indi­ Firstly, there are many legal concerns that must your roommate of two semesters decides to pack such, the issue would be different. But that's vidual in the same way that hetero marriage be addressed before any type of legislation may up and leave, but insists that the two of you were not all they want. They may wish to ensure does? Yes. Would it benefit children? Yes. be considered. I believe that some people live d couple and goes after your stereo. You may protection of a child or children should one of Would it benefit the institution of marriage? I under the delusion that legislation can be passed laugh, but I wouldn't put it past some people.) them die, and they may wish to protect their think so. Barring them from marriage restricts in a day. It is, in fact, a devastatingly long and Thomas Sowell put it harshly by saying 'What assets and collect social security, hence giving freedom of choice for all of us. It classifies tedious process. Heterosexual Divorce Laws, for does democracy mean if any headstrong minority themselves some peace of mind. Most of all, homosexuals as second class and mixes church example, took over fourteen years to complete. can violate the laws passed by a majority and they want to be able to declare their love to and state, something that should never be The recent Gay Marriage Laws that have been enshrined in centuries of legal precedents?' each other, dedicate their lives to each other in done. Just take a look at the current state of passed in places such as Ontario were 16 years in Though this statement may be insensitive, it does the same way that any heterosexual man or affairs in Israel and Palestine. the making. But there seems to be a definite lack­ have its value. If the legislation for Gay Marriage woman can To me, this whole debate is about bigotry. ing of legislation for Gay Divorce. In Belgium, is passed, how far does it open the flood gates for Until we get over our own shame and embar­ which was one of the first places to legalize gay We don't prevent poor couples, alcoholic cou­ other minority groups and causes? rassment about our 'ill-stricken' gay brethren marriage, it has been shown that i7per cent of gay ples, or criminal couples from marrying, nor It is important that one be able to put emotions that we currently prefer to lock in the closet, marriages end in divorce. Fair enough, but what divorcees from remarrying other people after aside and attempt to understand the legitimacy of we are unable to face our own bigotry - the about North America? There is no legislation an initial first attempt goes sour. We don't pre­ opposing arguments. Whether or not you agree is underlying problem. If we could somehow suc­ dealing with the proceedings involved in dissolv­ vent marriages that last one day, entered into not the question. If marriage was simply about cessfully do this, think of all the energy that ing the union between two homosexuals. I sup­ while hammered in Vegas, yet we nay-say a two people who love each other and want to be could be transferred from this debate onto pose this means that before 'tying the not', homo­ gay or lesbians right to do so if they wish. together, the case of Gay Marriage would be more important issues like poverty, health sexuals should put some serious thought into 'till None of the possible effects of legitimizing gay closed. Unfortunately, in today's society, the mat­ care, hunger and homelessness. death do us part." marriage is the utter destruction of society and ter is much more complicated. Until a Gay So damn right I support a gay couple having Now, this seventeen percent is staggeringly less the world as we know it, yet there is fear - of Marriage can include all the economic benefits the right to marry. Not only because Jesus then the divorce rate of hetero-sexual couples, so that there is no doubt. and rights of a heterosexual marriage, passing once said that "Whatever you do to the least of let's assume that a homosexual couple's marriage Fear of disrupting the social order. Fear of sex­ legislation to legalize it would be a very small step my brethren you do unto me also," but prima­ is going to last. They still have many further prob­ ual expression that is different. Fear of forward. A'half-asked'job is a job not done at all. rily because I support the notion of two people lems that they will be forced to face. Like the fact destroying our antiquated system of patri­ Why doesn't out society do something right the being happy together and in love with one that they are not eligible for Social Security, sur­ archy. Why, if we legitimize homosexual rela­ first time around for a change? another. vival benefits, or family medical-leave benefits. tionships, what's to stop such blatant disre­ The government conveniently defines a 'spouse' mm Fosa RELIEF qUUK Tsunami Benef it Concert Thursday, Jan. 27th Doors Open @ 6 Bands @ 7

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exciting club, email: [email protected]. it can be sure By Sarah Sheppard that the standing members would News Contributor value a new voice in developing "exceptional analogies of politics in mm J the global world." The Art Society is another edge to the HE CLUB RUSH HAS PROVIDED artsy side of clubbing at the University a diverse bunch of interesting clubs of Lethbridge. If you could not tell by- tor all students in the University of its name, this club is all about art. It * *"3 P^^^BM V-J Lethbridge. They range from The Art helps to encourage students of The Society to the Political Science Club, University of Lethbridge to exhibit Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, and their work inside and outside of the the Muslim Students' Association. University and to learn about the very From artsy clubs to religious ones, many venues of work available in the ""•fitear* H there is a club that everyone here at field of artwork. Students get experi­ lowship. IVCF is undoubtedly famous will be waiting at 9 a.m. IVCF has fashion. They have up to 100 people the U of L will find appealing. ence creating shows to display their for their bi-annual book sale. Though other activities such as movie night, presently in the club. In the past they If you are looking for fun that does work and how the show works. A cel­ the book sale is now over, fall semes­ howling and others. BananaRama is have had a trip to Banff to just have a not really have much to do with ebrated activity' includes The Penny- ter might be a good time to sell your another event to watch out for at good time. An interesting point is that school, check out The Political Science Coffee House exhibition. Meetings books to them because the deals are exam time. IVCF will be selling this club is thinking of doing trips Club, where most often students hang are held every couple of weeks. To be almost miraculous. Students know banana splits for only $2 to reduce with the IVCF group. A film will be out and catch up on the hot gossip added to the AS Mailing list, please the bookstore buy-back is a rip-off but your stress of school life: on the first shown on the prophet Muhammad within school life. Having a good time contact ashley.markusC^uleth.ca. rVCF will sell your price and all they Tuesday of exam week. This is explic­ coming up on January 28th. For is the name of the game. At this club, A different punch to the club envi­ ask is 10 per cent of your profit. This itly a service for the students. To get more details visit www.uleth.ca/~cdi. you will find various activities that ronment is a religious one. semester they donated 5 per cent of involved, you can visit their office at These are just a few of the many help students get through midterms, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship does that to tsunami relief. You will have SU010 or come to Worship Hour on clubs on campus and if you want to assignments and university not go unnoticed here at the major publicity for your books with all Wednesday's at noon in W480. know about more of them, go to the headaches. The group enjoys bowling University of Lethbridge. You may the word going around and advertise­ The Muslim Students' Association is Students' Union website and they encourage all students to see signs posted throughout the ments around the school. The first another religious club that students (www.ulsu.ca) and follow the links. meet the professors of the political University of what is called "Worship day of book sales usually takes place may be interested in. This club is Even if you do not find the club for science department on January 25, Hour" which invites students to join on the lower level of the Student's geared toward promotion of its reli­ you there is always the option of 2005. For more information on this in an hour of religious songs and I'd- Union Building, where a huge lineup gion in a fellowship/seminar kind of founding a new one. Student's Union Building damaged Students' Union creates Wall SU to re-evaluate club events of Remembrance tor tsunami disaster

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place. "If it was less than $2,500 I would be sur­ By Nathan Sharpe prised," said Oxley. News Editor He also mentioned that the Students' Union has charged clubs before for damages occurring at club events. But for now, he said, the Students' Union is to do the second floor of the Students' Union build­ LARGE SLANTED WINDOW ON THE "a major review of club events." Press Release ing next to the Service Centre formally known as Students' Union Building was damaged during Although such extensive damage is unique, the the McLennan's space. Students, faculty, staff, last weekend's Agapalooza Event hosted by the Students' Union has had problems in the past and community members are invited to sign or Agriculture Club. with objects being thrown from the balcony and attach messages, prayers, or objects in reflection S.U. General Manager stated that although it Oxley said, "If something like that happened ODAY THE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE of the Southeast Asia travesty. happened at a club event, "the club of course again we may have to look at shutting down the Students' Union constructed a Wall of "There are many students that have families in didn't sanction that." patio," something which has been done in the Remembrance dedicated to the Tsunami disas­ Southeast Asia. We are hoping this will provide Three metal chairs were thrown from the bal­ past. ter as a place for contemplation and memory. a place where students can gather to support cony and according to the incident report were The event had 550 students and security had "This space is an area where people can come each other, read what others have to say, and "still on the ground in a direct line with the dam­ reported that there was no overconsumption or and express their own experience about when reflect," said Edwards. aged window." crowding, with the crowd being supervised by they first heard about the Tsunami disaster or The Wall of Remembrance is only one of the The chairs broke both panes of safety glass out­ eight security staff and seven other staff (not how their families have been affected by this many efforts that the Students Union is doing side the bookstore. including kitchen) who are all to be questioned. event," said Students' Union President, Loralee to recognize the Tsunami disaster. Donation It has yet to be determined the cost to replace For now, internal meetings are taking place, Edwards. boxes are set up around the institution and a the large and unique windows or who will pay damage estimates are coming in, and the club The wall, a length of canvas spanning twelve benefit concert will be held at the end of the lor it but preliminary estimates are slowly taking that hosted the event is to meet with the S.U. feet, was put up on January l- in the space on month with all proceeds going to the Red Cross.

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i 1 V >\rsi^ ( >i < >UR DEI [< l< )US WRAPS /VTNIO so* RECEIVE .^<>c OFFTHEREGULAR PRICE. •*•* CANN( >T BE I rSEJ > vvi 11 ! .-\rs» V c ) I 1 tl .»< DIS< ?< >' IsTT < >»< PR( >M< >TI< >N ** OFFER EXPIRES .FEB 02 03 fLLOCATIOI 1 .\ The Meliorist | Thursday, 20 January 2005 | page 08 NEWS Legal battles and mudslinging haunt Canada's newsmakers in 2004 nathan's little corn The country's top five newsmakers time as finance minister. And now Martin's By Nathan Sharpe new finance minister has been accused of News Editor By Cosanna Preston underestimating the national surplus in the CUP Alberta Bureau Chief 2004 budget, where he predicted it to be $5.5 (CUP) billion. AM GETTING SICK OF WRITING ABOUT HIM BUT But it hasn't been all scandal for the new PM. I he is the most influential man on the planet. The U.S. has promised to reopen its borders to More importantly, he is having a huge party on I . TWO YEARS AFTER HIS INITIAL ARREST Canadian beef. In addition, Martin pledged he Thursday and I don't have my invitation yet. in the United States and subsequent deporta­ would not sign a document that would lead to President Bush is having a $30 million dollar tion to Syria, Canadian citizen Maher Arar the weaponization of space. inauguration day, not including the estimated continued to make headlines. 4. Some laughed and others grumbled in dis­ $17 million in security for the necessary snipers Arar sued the American government, seeking gust, but Carolyn Parrish kept up with her and other agents of democracy and freedom. Of rub elbows with the Americans who voted for financial compensation and an admission of anti-American antics this year until Prime this freedom, Bush has been aptly been quoted as him (wherever they are) because to go to one of wrongdoing. Meanwhile, Anne McLellan, Minister Paul Martin had no choice but to dis­ saying: the nine balls would cost $150 US and to reserve Federal Public Safety Minister, launched a miss her from the Liberal caucus. "People are going to come from all over the a good spot to watch the parade I would need public inquiry into the Canadian government's It all started when Parrish was speaking with country who are celebrating democracy." $125. That shouldn't be a problem for the aver­ possible assistance with Arar's deportation. reporters on Canada's diplomacy regarding the This rings true because in 2001 during his inau­ age American though, with the economy boom­ As a result, many reports regarding the case invasion of Iraq. After most of the cameras guration ceremonies, 100,000 patriotic ing and all... were declassified but heavily censored and were turned off, she said, "Damn Americans .. Americans came to celebrate democracy by I don't blame him though, who is going to stop some reports had whole pages blacked out. . I hate those bastards." She later apologized protesting Bush's stealing the election from that him? The Democrats? Not a chance. Kerry Finally, in December, Arar accused the but that was only the beginning. She went on Gore guy; who was a pretty lame candidate any­ admitted Monday that "thousands of people Canadian government of censoring informa­ to call her party's election campaign a "comedy way, sharing most of Bush's opinions and rob­ were suppressed in the effort to vote," and yet tion that favoured him. Lawyers for the inquiry of errors," and called the U.S.-led "coalition of bing Americans of any real choice on the ballot. what did he do about it, nothing. The have vowed to go to the Federal Court of the willing" the "coalition of idiots." Democratic party could not even find anyone to Canada to get the blacked-out material The final hurrah, which resulted in her firing, Anyway... Bush's big party flies in the face of beat Dubya, which by all accounts should have released. was her appearance on This Hour Has 22 several things, namely: been easy with his track record in office. 2. The infamous Conrad Black bore the brunt Minutes, during which she stomped on a "With newspaper editorials and some politi­ of scathing criticisms this year and was hit George W. Bush doll and declared she had no cians questioning the optics of a national extrav­ Kerry went on during his talk about why the with lawsuits, counter-suits and accusations of loyalty to the Liberal team. aganza while U.S. soldiers don't have all the election was a sad example of democracy. "In a fraud. 5. Canada lost one of its most verbose and equipment they need, the country is running a nation which is willing to spend several hundred His company, Hollinger Inc, was once the patriotic icons last year with the death of record deficit and tsunami victims in Asia are million dollars in Iraq to bring them democracy, third-largest newspaper publisher in the Pierre Berton in November. suffering." we cannot tolerate that too many people here in world. But by the end of the year Black had According to CBC, Berton claimed he had That quote is from the Canadian Press and I will America were denied that democracy." resigned as the chair of Hollinger and the U.S. 200,000 words in him per year, and he cer­ thank Beth Gorham for it as she hit the nail on The beautiful part is he has stuck to his patent­ Securities and Exchange Commission had laid tainly showed that. He was the author of over the head. There are more important things for ed strategy of doing nothing. a civil fraud suit on Black and CEO David 50 books and a journalist with an astounding the President of the United States of America to During Bush's 2005 inauguration ceremonies Radler for improperly diverting tens of mil­ record. At 21, he worked at the Vancouver Sun be doing than partying, especially when he we will only have one more example of how sad lions of dollars from Hollinger International. as the youngest city editor to work at a daily should have gotten that out of his system during democracy is, but as history has proven, there 3. Paul Martin was elected Canada's prime newspaper. He was also the managing editor his alcoholic frat-boy days. will be thousands of free citizens of a great coun­ minister on June 28, 2004, but Martin lost the of Maclean's magazine and hosted several But hey, what do I know? Even if I was in try there to say "No!" and I will be with them in stronghold Jean Chretien once held, managing shows for CBC. Washington on Thursday, I could never afford to spirit - safely here in Canada. to only grasp a minority government. One of Berton's last TV appearances was on Since then, he has been embroiled in the Rick Mercer's Monday Report, where he ongoing sponsorship scandal, which alleges instructed a young man on how to roll a joint. that over S100 million was illegitimately spent Berton was 84 when he died of heart failure in on communications agencies during Martin's Toronto on Nov. 30. Bush's 2005 Presidential Inauguration

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movement to repeal the Martin Luther King Jr. Snipers/Riot Cops & Security....$17 Million Day. w E ARE NOW FACED WITH THE FACT People who call themselves "American patri­ that tomorrow is today. We are confronted ots," such as David Duke have not only- with the fierce urgency of NOW. In this attacked King, but attacked anyone who is of Beating Bush's 2001 Inauguration protestor unfolding conundrum of life and history, there color. One particularly racist book reviewer "is" such a thing as being too late. This is no wrote this of King's Book "My Awakening:" time for apathy or complacency. THIS IS A "Two-thirds of the book is devoted to his record of over 100,000 Priceless TIME FOR VIGOROUS AND POSITIVE awakening on the most important issue of our ACTION." time: RACE. He offers compelling evidence that belief in racial equality is the modern sci­ -Martin Luther King, Jr. entific equivalent of believing that the earth is flat." Your homework today is something you I am of the white majority, my rights were There are some things money can't should have, but likely didn't, learn in school. never questioned on the basis of my skin and I As I am writing this, it is Martin Luther King have been fortunate in that regard. Every year Junior Day, and the ignorance ol who he was though on January 17th some racist has to and what he did is frustrating at the least. spew hate on the black peoples because they buy, for everything else there's In Las Vegas, a weatherman called it "Martin hate King. Luther t'oon King Jr. Day." He was fired, but I offer an alternative ami this is why it is this is only proof that the Black rights move­ important this week to do your research. You mass deception. ' ment still has some ground to cover. should learn for yourselves, go to the library There are still racists who hate the fact that and check out some books. Anyone can put Civil Liberties have come to the black men and hate propaganda devoid of sources on the women of America, and in an essay entitled Internet, but it takes a little more to publish a "the beast," the racist author breaks down book. Read up on the Civil Rights Movement, every good thing that this great man did. with learn about King, Malcolm X. the Black lines such as: Panther.-, Affirmative Action and all of the dirt­ "He is not a legitimate reverend, he is not a ier parts of American History that your teach­ bona fide PhD. and his name isn'l reallj ers never told you. "Martin Luther King. Jr.' What's left'.-' .lust a Neither side has its hands clean hut you need sexual degenerate, an America-hating to get some knowledge before you can realize Communist, and a criminal betrayer of even the gravity and shaping power of these events. the interests of his own peopli." Do not be indoctrinated with the hate that his­ This is the man who liberated the black citi­ tory possesses, work around it to discover the zens of America, fighting aloi^ with thousands merits of history ami the great men who were of others. He painted a new political landscape home of it. and did it not by a bloody coup, hut a rather I would honestly advise that you all pick a loud, impassioned rebellion. couple books out of the library. The Internet is Now, there are those fighting to reduce him to full of lies and half-truths about the civil rights things not fit for publication and there is a movement. News The Meliorist Thursday, 20 January 2005 t ?ge 09 What would you do ou owe an extra $28 7% increase in tuition raises eyebrows

with $280? By Nathan Sharpe News Editor "Drink." - 1st year Education O N DEC. 16TH THE UNIVERSITY OF "That would pay for almost a year of daycare for Lethbridge's Board of Governors approved the my son." highest tuition increase possible, seven per cent, - 3rd year Environmental Science which means that students taking a full course load will have to come up with approximately "I would go... somewhere else and have some another $280, to come into effect in April. food because I don't eat right and I am starving The Meliorist's own Editor in Chief, David stated that "we will probably in the foreseeable and I mooch food off my neighbour... (more Green, sits on the Board of Governors and was in future always recommend the maximum insane rambling.)" staunch opposition to the increase. "I disagree increase." - 1st year Drama with it... I don't think they have to do it, I don't This is what students are really upset about, think its necessary." Edwards said, referring to the fact that the Board "I would have bought my textbooks by now and Green elaborated and said, "I understand there instituted the maximum increase in spite of a probably would have made a dent in my rent is a need for an increase but I don't agree with the presentation by the Student's Union to convince and / or tuition payment." full seven per cent." the BOG to go with a four per cent increase, as - 3rd year History Survey taken by Geordon Hoag Loralee Edwards, Student's Union President had been promised to students earlier in the year. News Contributor said "the money needs to come from the govern­ Another one of her concerns was that the deci­ "Put it towards next year's tuition." Compiled by Nathan Sharpe ment." She challenged the Conservative Klein sion was made in the December meeting when -1st year Kinesiology News Editor government to live up to their promise of educa­ few students were around. tion being a priority. Green had some carefully worded criticisms "I'd probably put it towards my books, more of Now she says that the government has been regarding their rationale. "I disagree with certain my tuition, or even towards tuition expenses." "horrible, they're slashing everywhere," and com­ aspects of the information regarded as justifica­ - 1st year Math pares the current situation to "someone paying tion for the seven per cent increase." HERE HAS BEEN A SEVEN PER CENT off their mortgage and not feeding their kids." One thing that he did agree with is that "the U of increase in tuition, which will cost the average "That's a lot of money, it could be a lot of But she hopes that with a debt free province, L is probably the most fiscally and financially full time student about $280. We were curious things." there will be more money for students. responsible institution in the province." if the students would just spend it on booze, so - 2nd year Music Vice President of Finance and Administration Nancy provided evidence to this with the fact the Meliorist did an anonymous survey and Nancy Walker, said that the University did get that the U of L has "the lowest operating grant found out that in fact, less than half of the stu­ "I'd buy music." more money from the government, and that is per student"; but tuition fees are still low. dents would spend it all on booze. Other popu­ - 1st year New Media why tuition costs are rising. "We received some Some part of the Board's rationale for the maxi­ lar choices were silly things like food, rent, day­ additional operating grant money last year," she mum tuition increase was that the provincial gov­ care, books, etc. "Well, as an international student I pay even said, referring to the 2.75 per cent increase over ernment might see a lower tuition increase as evi­ more than that, and I probably would spend it the regular 2 per cent that the University dence that the University did not need any addi­ The question was "what would you do with on groceries cause students really need the received. tional funding. $280?" money." Previously, students could pay for no more than The next steps in reaction to the increase are an - 4th year Psychology PSE 30 per cent of their total tuition costs. This SU sponsored awareness campaign and to put "I would probably buy more groceries or some­ increase means that that cap has shifted back pressure on the Klein government. thing else; and go out and have fun cause right "Probably pay rent, and insurance." allowing the University of Lethbridge to charge Edwards hopes to "badger the heck out of the st now it sucks working and everything else." - 1 year English more. government... we should not let it go... let's be - 1st year Management This strategy is likely to repeat itself, as Walker loud now." "I dunno, buy some beer or something." "$280 would go a long way to clear off my cred­ - 3 year Kinesiology it card..." - 2nd year Management "I'd probably use it towards books - I'd have to use it towards books - if not I would like to save IT'S IIMt AGAIN rO NOMINATE YOUR "Probably put in towards more booze." it towards something." 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By Eric Seeto The Ubyssey (University of British Columbia) (CUP)

ANADA COULD PLAY A MUCH GREATER role in the situation in the Middle East, said Alan Baker. Israel's ambassador to Canada, at the LTniversity of British Columbia on Jan. 12. "There's an amazing amount of contribution and work that Canada is doing to improving the Prayer Meeting held for situation there, and helping the Palestinians help themselves," said Baker. Speaking in a tightly secured room in the UBC Alan Baker, Israel's ambassador to Canada talks to journalists Law Building, the long time diplomat and victims of Tsunami disaster expert in international law explained the diffi­ how long it will take, whether Mahmoud Abbas ly took a long time for it to sink in as to just how culties faced when dealing with terrorism in is going to be able to garner public support Geordon Hoag devastating it actually was." Israel today. among the Palestinian public, he's got to be News Contributor Reverend Erin Phillips' first thought was concern Two years ago, a group of terrorists took over able to negotiate his way through Hamas, the for a friend of hers who was in Thailand at the the holy site at the Church of the Nativity in Islamic Jihad, fundamentalist organizations. time. "I was worried that because it was Bethlehem. This event would have had grave "So there's a huge challenge facing the Christmas she may [be in the affected area] on repercussions for Israel if it weren't handled Palestinian leadership. We certainly want to holidays," Phillips said. properly, according to Baker. co-operate as much as we can, facilitate as kT 12:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, A Tnere was a moment of prayer for the survivors "This is the third most holy site to all of the much as we can." small group of students came to mourn those of the disaster, which was set to music, followed Christian world," he said. "You don't use a Audience members presented a wide variety of killed by the tsunami of Boxing Day 2004 and to by a moment of silence for those killed that day. church or a mosque or a synagogue or a school thoughts on the issues. Hanna Kozielska, one pray for the survivors. Though the prayer session It was also announced that due to low turnout for or a hospital or a museum ... in armed conflict attendee, felt there was a lack of impartiality in was religion and denomination non-specific and the aforementioned reasons, a similar event was because by doing so, you're automatically prej­ the talk. all were welcome, the group was quite small due already being planned for the following udicing the protective nature of that institu­ "I just felt that it would be more useful for to cold weather, limited advertising and short Wednesday, or the day before you, the reader, tion." myself to understand the conflict better and the notice. will see this. Baker also discussed the heavy international whole issue if they were to have someone that Intervarsity Christian Fellowship's Fiona Thai, Another planned charitable event for tsunami criticism Israel has received for building a bar­ who's not affiliated from either side," she said. who was also the MC for the session, organized relief sponsored by the SU is Rock for Relief: This rier between itself and its Palestinian neigh­ "That would help me understand that situation the session. The Students' Union, for their part, bours — censure he feels is unwarranted. better in an objective way." provided the space (SU Ballroom A) and the Tsunami Benefit Concert will be held in the The fence will "force (the terrorists) to find Elad Guberman, an Israeli citizen who also media support for the event. Phillip May, a stu­ Union Bistro & Bar on January 27. Tickets are other ways to infiltrate, and allow the much attended the talk, stated his bias toward Baker's dent in attendance, when asked to describe the $10 and can be purchased at the Service Center needed 10 minutes (or) 15 minutes in security position but also said he firmly believes both feelings he first experienced when he heard about with all proceeds going to the Red Cross. Doors measures taken to prevent that person from sides should move on from the past. the disaster, said he felt disbelief. open at 6 p.m. and the bands start playing at 7. coming in," said Baker. "This is the logic "I think it is a very complicated situation," said "I had trouble reconciling myself to it and under­ Performers include 2 Cubic Feet, John Wort behind Israel's famous security fence. Guberman. "I think we should now just con­ standing what had happened." May said. "It real­ Hannam, Bamboo Guppies and The Ascetics. "And the whole thing is temporary. Once centrate not on the past, but the future." there's no need for having this fence or barrier Rooting out hatred will be a lengthy process ... it has to be dismantled and removed," said but will be the key to creating change in the Baker. future, emphasized Baker. Regardless of the current situation, Baker is "We're running into possibly a better period. optimistic for the future of Israel and Palestine There might well be a Palestinian leadership in the post-Arafat era. Recently elected that genuinely wants to push forward peaceful Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is com­ relationships but the Palestinian public is going mitted to peace, according to Baker. to take long time to overcome this psyche of "I personally believe (the Palestinian leader­ violence and move into a psyche of living ship) are committed to coming to some type of peaceful togetherness," said Baker. B-fcfefc treactat®^ modus vivendi with Israel," said Baker. "It all depends on ending the cycle of vio­ "Whether we are going to be able to reach it, lence." We cany the following products: (and other strangSltss) Roiepiaying Games: Dungeons and Dragons, Go pamper yourself Star Wars, Vampire, and more Board Games: Settlers of Catan, Axis & Allies and help those in need and other strategy games Local salon hosts Red Cross fundraiser Card Games: Magic the Gathering, Chez Greek and others Miniature Games: Hero-Clix, Pirates of the Spanish Main, By Nathan Sharpe Star Wars collectible miniatures and others News Editor Comics: New monthly comics for fil trade paperbacks & back issues O N SUNDAY, JAN. 23, FROM 10 A.M. TILL 3p.m., Salon Quattro will be providing haircuts g "our mission at Aveda is to *JP£« forcomic s (bags, boards, boxes,, with all of the proceeds going directly to the Red Cross. care in the world we live in, cards (binder sheets, cards sleeves & boxes) "Everyone was thinking about it," said Stay-c from the products we make Covey, a stylist and Color Coach at the salon. to the ways in which we Dice: hundreds of sets for D&D, She said that she and the team "care for the give back to our society." some sets for World of Darkness world we live in," and thought that opening up on a Sunday would be a great way to make which we give back to our society. At Aveda, we some money for a worthy cause, strive to set an example for environmental Game related novels such as Forgotten Realms, Dragonlance, The ten stylists that will be there are all volun­ leadership and responsibility, not just in the Mechwarnor, Vampire, Exalted and more teering their time and have chosen the Red world of beauty but around the world." Cross because it "has a lot of support and is well Salon Quattro has stuck to this mission state­ ^sy to Thursday, Saturday M * known," Covey explained. ment, donating to the earthquake in El y 30n Fundraising and social awareness is nothing Salvador and participating in an earth fund in ^<*** FridaynWmto&L **tos:3o new to the salon. They carry the Aveda line, a March. socially marketed range of products. Their If you want to make an appointment for the founder, Horst Rechelbacher says, "our mis­ Red Cross fundraiser, call 320-4444 or stop by sion at Aveda is to care in the world we live in, the salon at no-8tn street south. Walk-ins will from the products we make to the ways in be welcome as well. Features The Meliorist Thursday, 20 January 2005 Page 11 Single in the (not so) big city

By Roxanne Rupps This week in artist showcase we decided not to hand you Features Contributor the artwork on a silver platter, we are going to make you

work for the privilege of seeing these exciting new 1IRS1 T OFF, I HAVE TO SAY LADIES PAT YOURselves on the back. The female population at the U of L is more than just fairly attractive. artworks. Currently, at the Bowman Arts Centre, from We should all be proud of our contribution towards an aesthetically pleasing university. Jan. 13-Feb.i9, you can view works from three of the But because we pretty ladies make up 58% of the student population, we are at a disadvantage pub and bar scene has better results than the Universities rising artists. Jerad Neufeld, Christy Roebuck when it comes to dating. It seems that there is a club scene and leaves you with an opportunity limited quantity of worthy males among us that to actually converse with those whom you are and Cayley Sorochan all have works in the Music Room we all seem to compete for. Being attractive sharing a relaxing beverage with. Pubs come off gives only a limited advantage in Lethbridge, more positively than the dance clubs because, Gallery. Definitely a show worth seeing, go out and and so we have to rely on other traits to attract lets face it, the clubs in this town are little more our male counterparts, such as style, personali­ than meat markets. Class is always a way of ty, smarts etc. meeting people, and if you are too shy to be support your local artists and get a glimpse of their work When I walk into the Roadhouse or Spin, I am blunt and say "Hey, would you like to do some­ reminded that any thoughts concerning our thing sometime?" you can say "You look like before they are famous. You may never get the chance having evolved from using mating rituals simi­ you know what you're doing, can you help me lar to those of other primates are mistaken. study?" again. The Bowman Arts Centre is located at 811-5 Ave. S, Dancing and flirting is our most primal mating My luck with meeting guys in Lethbridge has ritual. It is impossible not to enter into either of been a rollercoaster ride. I do seem to get hit on and can be contacted at 327-2813. these places and not see young scantily clad a lot, but I guess I just have some standards. It females grinding into an inebriated guy, won­ seems that during my time here I have acquired dering 'just how much he likes me.' two part-time jobs and the majority of attention I just want to say to those that frequent the I receive is from co-workers. But dating cowork­ Roadhouse and Spin; you don't have to compete ers is something I'm opposed to. with other females for men by trying to wear the I will also offer you this bit of advice, try and least amount of clothing. In fact, any man that avoid dating your roommates even if they are you do attract by these means is most likely not attractive or there is sexual tension. This is worthy attracting. A girlfriend and I went out something I've always said I was opposed to this weekend in jeans and sweaters to Spin and until I moved in with two guys and began seeing lurked at a table for the most part of the night one of them. That relationship lasted six s just enjoying our drinks and observing the months and the breakup was shaky. Living con­ dancers. It was a nice surprise when people ditions became unmanageable and I lost out on came to our table, offered us shots and chatted a great place with lots of perks. I did gain a real­ even though we were overly dressed for the ly good friend out of the experience though. I mediated atmosphere. cannot complain and whine that no one in *Tir\. r Uberta. . So where is a good place to go to meet people Lethbridge is attracted to me. I guess I just need iCfAi Foundation in Lethbridge? I wish I knew. The people in the to lower my standards and double my possibili­ yZr !",h'Arts library are usually there for good reason. The ties.

Silence, Dazed and sober By Jenn E. Friesen By Bailey Thalheimer Confused and misunderstood we sit here won­ dering what to do Unspoken words, The wise has proven to be caught short while Can bring sorrow and pain, the young sit and sort Talking about purity and love, a far cry from When people not speaking, the stares above. Have something to gain. Thanks mom thanks dad, for messing up the plan! I sit here in silence, With people and stare, The flowers have died while roads coincide, why can't they step aside. When looking means seeing, Lies and fear is the new beer, while rock and And floors are too bare. roll is nothing but a show, No meaning. No being. Just rich people com­ plaining. The words are running and living, Thanks mom thanks dad, for messing But will not come out, up the plan! They are not undeserving, Your generation is dead selling the new old on Of an external shout. TV's sideshow. Peace and love is nothing but a sham rising from the wars above. Shouting and fear, Your right is lost your causes are dead Go hand in hand, As people who hear words, Thanks mom thanks dad, for messing up the plan! Just can't understand. The winds of change need not blow all of the time for fear of getting old. Now, I'm not too certain, Consume and change is the idea of the past, do That you think, I'm sure, we need that kind of blast? The richer people sell what the poor people Of feelings and loved ones buy, have you asked your self why? Who read literature. Thanks mom thanks dad, for messing up the plan! These writings I write, Thanks mom thanks dad, for messing up the plan! They ought to be read, Thanks mom thanks dad, for messing Like the thinkings I think, up the plan! Thanks mom thanks dad, for messing They ought to be said. up the plan! carreer and Employment The Meliorist i Thursday, 20 January 2005 | Page 12 careers and opportunities * zsiJinuMoqqo bns mtua

- Quebec/Alberta Student Employment Exchange Program. Contractors, Coaldale - Irrigation System Installers and Landscape Construction Workers (ASAP) Various positions with the Quebec government. (Feb 4 to employ­ JOBS, JOBS, JOBS!!! - Kilmorey Lodge/Aspen Village Inn, Waterton - various posi­ er) tions. (ASAP) Whether you need a summer job or are graduating and need a - Monsanto Canada Inc. - CustomCare Customer Service Rep. In - Sundance Lodges Campground, Kananaskis - various positions full-time position in May, now's the time to get your resumes, Winnipeg (Jan 9 to employer); Canola Research Assistants (Jan inside and outside. (March 1) cover letters and job search in order! Don't procrastinate - the 14 to employer); Canola Field Operations Assistants in Lethbridge - Fxalta 21 Inc./Banff Guide Services - Japanese-speaking Tout- summer jobs in particular are pouring in and you don't want to (Jan 17 to employer) Guide (ASAP) miss out on deadlines. See the Resume and Cover Letter work­ - DuPont Canada, Lethbridge - Summer Sales (Jan 14 to employ­ shop dates below! - REDA Co-operative Youth Program, Edmonton - Program er) Assistant/Lifeguard (Jan 31) - AB Agriculture, Food & Rural Development - 4-H Branch, If you're not already registered for CES Jobs Online, what are you - EXPLORE Bursary, Trois Pistoles, QB - Learn French for 5 Airdrie: Program Assistants, Program Lifeguard. Westerose: waiting for??? Come in and see us!! weeks with all costs covered except for travel and personal spend­ Outdoor Adventure/Lifeguard. Travel Coordinator. Edmonton: ing! (Feb 15) Media Release Coordinator. (Jan 14 to employer) Career & Employment Services is a student sen-ice office - Parks and Protected Areas, AB Community Development, vari­ - Agricore United, various locations across Western Canada: Crop dedicated to assist you in your .lob Search and Career Planning. ous Provincial Parks in AB - Seasonal Conservation Officers (Jan Scouts. 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PART TIME: NWT - Pool and Waterfront Supervisors (ASAP) - Editor wanted for a novel (Jan 14) - AB Sustainable Resource Development - Forest Protection LOOK WHO'S COMING TO RECRUIT YOU!!! - Club Spin, Lethbridge - all positions (ASAP) Division Lookout Observer; PFFC Wildfire and Air Operations The following organizations, employers and schools have sched­ - Opokaa'sin, Lethbridge - Youth Mentor (Jan 14) Support Staff; Wildfire Dispatcher in the Wildfire Protection Area uled information sessions so that you can come to hear about - Blood Tribe Employment & Skills Training, Standoff - Summer (Jan 15) what they do, how they do it, and if you'll fit. There's no obligation Student Employment Officers (Jan 21) - AB Sustainable Resource Development - Junior Forest Ranger attached. What can it hurt? Sign up in CES or email us at ces.stu- - Economic Development Lethbridge - IT/Research Assistant. Program: Crew Supervisors (Jan 31); Cooks (Mar 31); Participants dentsi»•uleth.cn. Watch for announcements about time changes!! May work into full-time hours for the summer! (Jan 14) (Apr 5) • Canadian Forces Recruiting - Monday, Jan. 25 - 3:i5-4:3opm - Laura House, Lethbridge - Residential Support Aid (Jan 14) - Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP), across • Travel Alberta - Thursday, Jan. 27 from 4-6 pm - ARC Resources, Calgary - Junior Accountant. Will work into full Canada. Summer positions. Some excellent positions have dead­ • Hawaii Pacific University - Thursday, Mar. 31 - 10-3 pm in the time hours for the summer! (Jan 25) lines! Go to the website: jobs.gc.ca Atrium - Lethbridge Fitness Club - Certified Group Exercise Instructors Watch for more!! (ASAP) FULL-TIME: (also see OCR positions above!) - Peak Vocational & Support Services, Lethbridge - Community - AB Community Development, Wetaskiwin - Marketing- RESUME & COVER LETTER WORKSHOPS! Integration Program: Casual Community Rehabilitation Worker Promotions Coordinator (Jan 17) Get your documents in order and then you'll be ready for upcom­ (ASAP) - Penn West Petroleum, Calgary - Accountant to start in May! ing deadlines! - Dionysios Restaurant, Lethbridge - Evening and weekend (Jan 31) Resumes: Busser/Server Assistant (ASAP) - Greystoke Homes and Support Services, Lethbridge - Group • Monday, Jan. 17 - 4-5 pm - Napi Friendship Association and the Women's Emergency Home Supervisor (.Ian 21) • Tuesday, Jan. 18 - 12:05-1:30 pm Shelter Association, Pincher Creek - Family Resource Worker - Municipal District of Fairview - Agricultural Fieldman (Feb 15) • Wednesday, Jan. 19 - 4-5 pm (ASAP) - Sturgeon County, Morinville - Conservation Technician (Jan • Thursday, Jan. 20 - 4-.30-5-.30 pm - Southern Alberta Community Living Association, Lethbridge - 28) • Monday. Jan. 24 - Noon-i pm Respite Workers, Community Rehabilitation Worker I (ASAP) - Opokaa'sin Early Intervention Society, Lethbridge - Family • Wednesday, Jan. 26 - Noon-i pm - U of L - Note Takers, Tutors, Educational Strategists for Preservation Worker Jan 14) • Wednesday, Jan. 26 - 4-5 pm Students with Disabilities for Fall and/or Spring semesters - Alberta Department of Energy, Calgary - Audit Technician (Jan • Thursday, Jan. 27 - 4:30-5:30 pm (ASAP) 28) • Monday, Jan. 31 - Noon - 1 pm - Fastenal Company, Brooks - Sales Management (ASAP) SUMMER: (watch for upcoming postings and also see SUM­ - Yellowhead County, west central Alberta - Seasonal Park Cover Letters; MER OCR positions ABOVE!) Officers for April - November with possibility of extension. (Feb • Wednesday. Jan. 19 - 12-1 pm - AP. Sustainable Resource Development, Long Lake Junior Forest 4) • Friday, Jan. 21 - 1-2 pm Warden Camp - Outdoor Pursuits Coordinator (Jan 31). Camp n Prairie International inc., Lethbridge - Documentation • Tuesday, Jan. 25 - 1:40-3:05 pm Counsellors (Feb 25), Program & Special Events Coordinator (Jan Coordinator (Jan 15) • Thursday. Jan. 27 - 11-12 pm 31), Waterfront Coordinator (Jan 31) - LP Human Resources - Project Administrator (Jan 14) Sign up for both in CES or email us at [email protected] - Travel Alberta. West Glacier - Travel Counsellor (Jan 31) - Centennial Foods, Calgary -R&D Project Leader (Jan 15) - The Fraser Institute Summer Internship Program (Feb 4) - Centennial Packers, Calgary -R&D Clerk (Jan 15) - Economic Development Lethbridge - IT/Research Assistant. - Clarity.ca Inc. - Web Developer (Jan 15) May work into full-time position for the summer! (Jan 14) - Ernst & Young LLP, Calgary - Tax Return Preparers - Seasonal CES offers CAREER COUNSELLING SERVICES! - Gov't of Saskatchewan - many positions for summer students! from Feb. -Apr. (ASAP) Are you a first-year student and not sure about your major? 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5) The most obvious reason is that the weather is 200 times better there than over Gemini here. (May 21 -June 21) Keep that special friend in your heart and don't forget to share your thoughts. You might find a few words shocking but have fun anyway. Others may have 4) I can relax over there and not have to deal with all the B.S. of going to school. trouble getting into the joy mode and need your help. Start sending out those cartoons and jokes to your buddies. Others will appreciate your kind nature this week. 3) I feel like a millionaire when I exchange Canadian dollars for Vietnamese dong. Cancer 2) I don't feel like a minority over there... because I'm not! (June 22 - July 22) Well it is time to shake things up. Quit sitting around waiting for the action. If And the NUMBER ONE REASON WHY I WOULD RATHER BE IN VIETNAM you are ready for it, the time has arrived to crank your life up a notch. The sub­ tle shifts are going to become more apparent. Hold on to your hat. It is going THAN IN CANADA IS... to be an interesting ride. 1) PEOPLE DON'T MAKE FUN OF ME BECAUSE I HAVE SLANTED EYES! Leo (July 23 - August 22) Get with the plan to make life more fun. Give into temptation. It might not Hope you enjoyed this week's installment of my weekly Top 5. Keep warm out come your way again. You all of a sudden are starting to get it. While you might there and remember, if you see an Asian, be nice to that person. have been walking around in a fog for a while now, the mist is lifting. Enjoy your new view of life. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Smile! It is time for you to take charge of some dynamics in your relationship. ions The events unfold this week with amazing clarity. You can finally see the for­ est and the trees. Quit trying to get away. It is time to start the music and Search dance. f Word # L m Libra (September 23 - October 23) H ey Ivl athletes! Pretend for a moment that your beloved owed the government a huge amount of money and couldn't pay. Do you love enough to help out? A good question about love today is do you love enough? Everything doesn't have to be perfect Words To Find: p j I B Ml i R A C T I O N T E

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The night started As well, since it was so bleeping freezing, the off with a rousing good game of Mario Party thought of leaving the house was more than 5, which is basically a board game on your TV, 1-2 servings | 50 minutes 30 mins. prep. either of us could bear. So, for this Cheap with tournaments in between rounds to win Date, we gathered some friends and a few coins. Once a player earns enough coins they 1. In a hot pan add the olive oil. video games for a good ol'fashion Nintendo can buy stars, and the player with the most 2. Add the garlic, mushrooms and vegetables. night. stars at the end of the game wins. Sounds 3. Add the basil and continue to saute. You may be thinking, "Cheap Date is simple enough, but there are enough twists 4. Season with Stax Seasoning and Tabasco sauce. Lame..." and you might be right. But we and turns to keep the game interesting and weren't playing just any silly game, oh no. we 5. Deglaze with the white wine. fun. were playing big titles for the Nintendo 6. Serve over fettuccine. Next, after Jaime and her roommate were GameCube: Mario Party 5 and Mario Kart: thoroughly trounced (much to their embar­ Double Dash. http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/getrecipe.zsp?id=io8i88 rassment,) we moved on to a game of Mario The advantage to picking these games is that Kart. Mario Kart is great because even the they really require no extra video gaming most inexperienced can play by teaming up experience. They're really easy to play. At the with someone with more experience. When same time, they are ridiculously fun to play playing in teams one person drives and the and watch. As well, each game supports up to other shoots, and the players can switch four players, so a small group of you can get places so that everyone gets equal driving together tor a relaxed evening. time. Playing Kart at Jaime's house was no Mario Kart is a fantastic game, based on the different then a normal game at Jared's; there original version for the Super Nintendo. On "Bill Gates' Judgement day "Fine," said God, and off they went. Heaven was a was quite a bit of screaming and swearing the exterior it is a simple racing game, but place high in the clouds, beautiful and sunny, with going on (all in good fun, of course). there is so much more. In how many racing "Well, Bill, I'm really confused on this call. I'm not angels drifting about, playing harps and singing. It All in all, Cheap Date "video game style" games can you shoot red and green shells, use sure whether to send you to Heaven or Hell. After was nice, but not as enticing as Hell. Bill thought earns an A+. It is free if you already have a mushrooms for speed boosts, and get shot all, you enormously helped society by putting a for a quick minute, and rendered his decision. gaming system, it can be enjoyed by a couple through a giant cannon to the top of a vol­ computer in almost every home in America, yet you "Ilmmra. I think I'd prefer Hell," he told God. or a group, and it's a date that you don't have cano? We're thinking this is the only one. also created that ghastly Windows 95. to get dressed up to go on. You could even Frankly, Mario Kart has been such a hit at "Fine," replied God, "as you desire." So Bill Gates wear your slippers if you are so inclined. I'm going to do something I've never done before. went to Hell. Two weeks later, God decided to check I'm going to let you decide where you want to go." on the late billionaire to see how he was doing in Bill replied, "Well, what's the difference between Hell. When he got there, he found Bill, shackled to the two?" God said, "I'm willing to let you visit both a wall screaming amongst hot flames in dark caves, places briefly, to see if it will help your decision." surrounded with heavy thick-legged women and being burned and tortured by demons, with no one "Fine, but where should 1 go first?" Bill asked. "I'll to help him out of his dilemma no matter how loud leave that up to you." God replied. "Okay then," said he screamed. Bill, "let's try Hell first." "How's everything going?" He asked Bill. Bill So Bill went to Hell. It was a beautiful, clean, sandy responded with his voice tilled with anguish and beach with clear waters and lots of long-legged tormented disappointment. "This is awful. This is women running around, playing in the water, nothing like the Hell I visited two weeks ago. I can't laughing and frolicking about. The sun was shining, believe this is happening. What happened to that the temperature perfect. He was vers pleased. •This other place, with the beaches and the long-legged is great," he told God. "If this is hell, 1 really want to women playing in the water????" "Oh," God said, see Heaven.'^ •.•»•••••*••••••• ..•.#. The Meliorist | Thursday, 20 January 2005 | Page 19 Entertainment

K By Jared McKenzie Interpol: Antics (Matador) Wilcomm 1*: A Ghosmmt iWs Borw n (Nonesuch)

A J^HfcFTER THE 2003 RELEASE OF YANKEE Foxtrot, the American band Wilco (Jeff Tweedy, John Stirratt, Glenn Kotche, Leroy Bach, Mikael Jorgenson, and Jim O'Rourke) found them­ selves facing a lot of critical praise for their dis­ sonant indie rock with alt-country and experi­ mental tones tossed in throughout. While they can be classified as country (in fact, the iTunes music store considers them as such), Wilco is my favorites is "Narc", which commences with a much more than a standard alt-country band. jangly riff that continues throughout most of the They incorporate a multitude of effects into backing for Tweedy's raw vocals and guitar track. It then broadens out with 70's-style call- their guitar pieces as well as utilizing electronic twanging that could have come from a Mars | NTERPOL, ONE OF THE MORE PROMINENT NEW and-response guitar work, as well as a chorus I drums, and lyrically they are much more street- Volta track. Eventually, more guitar parts as York hipster bands (see also: The Strokes, The that puts any of the hits by The Strokes to smart metropolitan than down-home country well as a piano line drops in, creating a phrase of Rapture, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs) has the post- shame. warblers. This is more than evident on their music that is pure 6o's classic rock, until that punk, indie rock sound that is currendy receiv­ Another standout track on Antics is "C'mere", a fourth release, 2004's A Ghost is Born. fantastically messed-up guitar comes in again. ing a lot of attention. I suppose you've hit it big beautiful indie-rock love song complete with A Ghost is Born opens with slow, minor-chord A Ghost is Born also has some excellent softer when one of your tracks finds itself on the requisite basic guitar chords (no fancy stuff strumming augmented by piano, which accom­ tracks, notably "Muzzle of Bees", an acoustic soundtrack to the O.C., right? I figured I'd pick here), a solid drumbeat, and lyrics that state, panies some of the saddest opening lines I've number with multiple finger picking parts and up their sophomore effort, Antics - which was "It's way too late to be locked inside ourselves, heard in a while, "When I sat down on the bed soft percussion. Aside from being the most released in Fall 2004 - and see if Interpol is the trouble is you're in love with someone else." next to you, you started to cry". The lyrics are organic track, "Muzzle of Bees" shows of Wilco's really deserving of the praise from hipsters It's a solid track that is one of the highlights of delivered in a heartfelt, earnest tone that sets ability to experiment with tones and music in a across North America and the U.K. the album. the stage for the rest of the album. The track, way that is very engaging without being hard to At first, Antics sounds less than promising. It All in all, Antics contains some really strong tided "At Least That's What You Said", then listen to; a task that many bands have a hard opens with "Next Exit", a fairly mediocre track, moments. Some of the weaker moments, howev­ musters up enough energy to deliver a loud, time figuring out. complete with orchestral organs and a funeral­ er, aren't particularly inspiring or memorable. solid riff reminiscent of classic Neil Young, A Ghost is Born is a fantastic record for fans of like pace. Lyrically, it doesn't offer much either, The album could be viewed as a handful of A- which then explodes into a furious, atonal Wilco, as well as for those who aren't as familiar aside from the repetition of "We ain't going to Sides tossed into an EP of B-Sides. While those scratch-fest that sounds like Queens of the with their work. One aspect that I particularly the town, we're going to the city. Gonna trek this B-Sides are still better than lots of music that is Stone Age, all the while accompanied by a enjoy about this record is that it is a "grower", a sh*t around, we'll make this place hard to be a currendy being released, the A-Sides are fantas­ rhythm section and piano that are very classic disc that gets better and better each time you lis­ part of..." Ultimately, it's a boring song that tic stuff. Hopefully, this shows the potential of rock. ten to it. Pick it up. You won't be disappointed. should not be the album opener. Interpol, and hopefully the next album will be Wilco's juxtaposition of modern and classic Fortunately, Antics shapes up quickly and with full of A-Sides. But, as for now, Antics is still rock is further explored in the third track great results. The next two tracks are much worth a listen. If you're a fan of bands like The "Spiders (Kidsmoke)". This ten-minute track entertainment more up-tempo, and though they are still slight­ Stills and The Strokes, be sure to check out begins with a rolling beat supplied by electronic ly downtrodden, they are fun to listen to. One of Interpol. drums and synths, which soon provides the

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Smitham's Dichotomy, a new installa­ tims will be held on Thursday, and the show starts at 9. alike, and is looking to be one of the tion at the Trianon Gallery (104, 5 St January 20 at the Gate. On the bill, Scratch This 3: The Gate is hosting highlights of the month for me. l S, above Galaxie and Choices). The O0H I AM EXCITED. THIS IS THE we've got the Turncoats, Les Scratch This 3 on January 22. Hosted Tickets are a wee-bit pricey, falling in opening is at 9:00PM, and music will first week in quite a long time that Sangreales, Red Rock Rebellion, the by Glamour and TVandal, the show at $17 for students and $20 regular. If be supplied by Les Sangreales (who there is more than 6.5 things happen­ Minimals, and In Vein. That's five features a Breakdance competition, you like dancing, however, it will be ing, or that I don't have to ask my co­ local bands, all playing diverse music rap concerts, and graffiti demos. It's worth it. are everywhere I want to be this week­ workers for ideas in a desperate rush in hopes to raise a bit of dough for the something that you don't see too end). Go have a look. You know you to meet a deadline. No, this week Red Cross. This is an all-ages show much of here in the 'Bridge (aside More Dancing, but This Time want to. we've got loads of stuff. Heaps. A ver­ (smoke free), and there will be food from the occasional dance off at Spin) You Get to: If Big Band music is itable cornucopia of activities. Well, and non-alcoholic drinks available. so it's worth a look-see. It starts at more your thing, then you are in luck. 1/2) Cocoon! With so much hap­ n( maybe not a cornucopia, but a fruit Doors open at 8, and the show starts 10:00, and for those of you from a January 22 * is the Masquerade pening this weekend, I know some basket nonetheless. Just an added at 9. Cover is by donation (for 5 more Jesus-friendly persuasion, there cabaret in the SU Ballrooms. Music of you cah-razy social butterflies reminder, the Meliorist is always bands, $10 is a steal!), and 100% of all is also a service at 8:15 PM. will be supplied by the Lethbridge Big are going to be exhausted. So, take looking for contributors with interests proceeds go to the Red Cross. Band, and there will also be door a page out of my book and pick up in the arts, news, or sports. If you like Big Bang: Fans of modern dance prizes and a silent auction. Proceeds my favorite Sunday-night ritual. All to write and want to maybe score Les Sangreales at T'n'G: If you here in Lethbridge finally have some­ go to support the annual tour of the U you need is a comfortable chair, some free tickets to something, give couldn't catch Les Sangreales on thing to be happy about, as Big Bang of L Wind Orchestra. Tickets are $20 some quality liquor, and a televi­ us an email (you can find our address­ Thursday night, or you liked them so by Montreal Danse hits the U of L each, or a table of eight for $130. You sion. See, Global recently picked up es on the second page) and we'll set much you want to see them again, Theatre stage on January 22. The can pick them up at Leister's Music or Family Guy (giggity giggity) and it's you up good. But anyway, here's the head to the Tongue'n'Groove on pieces are described as "intensely by phoning 329.2304. Dress is semi- now on Sunday nights at 10:00 and cream of the crop for this week. Friday (the 21st) evening for their gig. physical, human pieces, -sometimes formal, and masks are required. You 10:30. And before Family Guy, They'll be playing their gypsy-rock- torrid, sometimes absurd, urgent and can purchase one at the door if you've you've got the Simpsons and Rockin' the Red Cross: A giant pop, with proceeds also going to yet sensual". It's going to be an excit­ left your Mardi Gras mask at home. Arrested Development. It's a night rock'n'roll fundraiser for tsunami vic­ Tsunami relief. Cover is around $5, ing event for dance fans and non-fans New Show: Check out Ryan of ridiculous comedy! And I love it! Phantom of the Opera women steal the spotlight Blade Trinity Q Fun, signed to do the film in 1990, but the stairways to the brocaded curtains, By Greg Ursic production fell into limbo. However, they exude opulence and grandeur. The Ubyssey when Moulin Rouge and Chicago And the glorious chandelier, which, (University of British Columbia) drew critical raves and big box office although it lacks the impact (or more figures, the project was resurrected. appropriately near impact) that it did Mindless Ride VANCOUVER (CUP) Director Joel Schumacher and in the stage version, is no less impres­ Webber chose to cast virtual sive. As befits any high-end opera, the unknowns for the leads, with mixed costumes are outstanding, lush and results. Emmy Rossum, a classically eye-catching. Ultimately, however, IN THE LATEST FILM DEPICTION OF trained singer, is radiant as Christine; the film will live or die by the score. THE Phantom of the Opera, the new she projects a delicate innocence and Webber's soundtrack is still vibrant owners of the Paris Opera House svirprises with a clear voice that rings after a decade. Though I'd be hard are faced with a dilemma when true. Driver, meanwhile, is wonder­ pressed to pick a favourite, Carlotta (Minnie Driver), their fully flamboyant as the inept diva, cre­ Masquerade stands out in my mind: finicky diva, refuses to perform. ating an amusing caricature both in the combination of choreography, Thankfully, Christine (Emmy the way she sings and carries herself. showy costumes and excellent deliv­ Rossum), the resident understudy, The male leads however tend towards ery provide a visual and acoustic treat. is a vocal phenomenon. Her natural unremarkable. Running a close second would be the beauty catches the eye of Raoul Despite months of voice training, it is piece where the Phantom delivers a (Patrick Wilson), the Opera evident that Butler is not a singer; series of ultimatums, which in turn House's young patron and her for­ while he manages the high notes, he inspires the film's most comical mer love. sounds like he's growling and tends to moments. developed an artificial virus that has By Jared McKenzie the potential to eliminate all vampires Their reunion is threatened by the fade out when he attempts the bari­ While I'm not a big fan of musicals — Entertainment Editor quickly and easily. However, they Phantom (Gerald Butler), the disfig­ tone. I was also surprised with his to quote The Simpsons' Mr. Burns, "I ured genius that dwells in the cata­ banal appearance — I expected a know what I hate, and I don't hate need the blood of Dracula to activate combs beneath the Opera: after teach­ monster and got someone from a this" — I repeatedly found myself the virus, so Blade, Abigail, and King ing Christine to sing he is not pre­ Clearasil commercial. humming along with the numbers HE OTHER NIGHT I WAS IN THE set out for an extended romp into the MOOD FOR A good action flick: some­ vampires' posh penthouse lair. What pared to give her up. Wilson, a Broadway veteran has a and was only occasionally bored. The stage version of Andrew Lloyd better voice but whether it's because While the singing is not as polished as thing during which my brain could sit follows is a pretty standard action Webber's Phantom has been seen by he acts too much like a dandy or lacks the play, it is nonetheless entertaining back and take a breather while my flick. You can always tell what is going over 70 million people and has passion, there is something lacking in and will prove to be a pleasant rerun eyes enjoyed the show. I decided to to happen next, but it is usually fun to grossed roughly $2.5 billion to date, his performance. The film is sure for most fans. And at one-fifth the see the third installment of the Blade watch it happen. making it ripe for a film version. pretty to look at, though. ticket price, it's well worth the invest­ series, with Wesley Snipes returning One issue that I had with Blade Indeed the original leads, Michael The stages are spectacular both in ment. as everyone's favorite Marvel comic Trinity was that, once the Crawford and Sarah Brightman, were scope and detail: from the marble vampire hunter. Nightstalkers came in, it seemed like Blade has been continuing to hunt Blade became more of a secondaiy down vampires in the period between character. It was almost as if he was Blade II and Blade Trinity, and it "passing the torch", setting Biel or appears that the vampires are getting Reynolds (or both) up for their own a bit fed up about it. They travel to an vampire-hunting spin-off. "CAROUSEL" ancient desert temple, where they res­ Even with that slight mishap, Blade urrect the original vampire, Dracula, Trinity was still a pretty solid action Lethbridge Musical Theatre Announces Its 2005 Production in hopes of eliminating Blade and movie. It was entertaining, fun to continuing their take-over of the watch, and a good way to spend some And We Promise a Nostalgic Ride modern 'human' world. lazy time. over his own weaknesses and features some of Rodgers and During a recent hunt, Blade messes Hammerstein's most popular songs including "If I Loved up and kills a human in plain view of Press Release You" and "You'll Never Walk Alone". many witnesses. This action has been Fortunately for those of us in Southern Alberta, this time­ orchestrated by the vampires to paint less classic "CAROUSEL" will "whirl" into the YATES Blade as a dangerous sociopath; and MEMORIAL CENTRE, from November 5 through they film the killing and release it to M(AV, E YOU EVER LONGED FOR THE romance and ele­ November 20. Dr. John Poulsen, who successfully brought news agencies and police forces. gance of a bygone era? "WEST SIDE STORY" to the stage of the Yates Theatre in a Soon, the hideout where Blade and Of a time when life was lived at a slower-pace and the record-breaking 12 day run in 2004, will direct this mem­ his partner Whistler (the fellow that world didn't seem in such a hurry to forget the past and orable Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic. LETHBRIDGE supplies Blade with all his high-tech focus on the future. Though perhaps we'll not see the like MUSICAL THEATRE is pleased to work with Dr. Poulsen ass-kickingery) keep a home base falls s of those days again, Rodgers and Hammerstein's in this, LMT's 41 * year of bringing high energy, quality under attack by the FBI, killing classic musical "CAROUSML" can, if only for a little productions to Southern Alberta. Whistler and capturing Blade. 1 1 while, transport you back to another place, another time. Auditions will be held April 13 and 14 ' and opportunities Luckily for him, he is rescued bv two It was on April 19, 1945 that "CAROUSEL" first opened on for Actors, Actresses, Singers, and Dancers who are ener­ members of the Nightstalkers - a Broadway where it ran for 890 performances. getic, love to sing or dance and are interested in "commu­ high-tech vampire hunting squad - A stoiy about love and redemption, it boldly depicts main nity based" theatre, are invited to participate in an incred­ Abigail (.Jessica BielJ and King (Ryan character Billy Bigelow's struggle and eventual triumph ibly enjoyable, magical, musical theatre experience. Reynolds), The Nightstalkers have he Meliorist Thursday, 20 January 2005 | Page 21 Entertainment The plight of the indie band A dramatic perspective on indie rock in Canada

These are people have no choice in I'm not just wasting my time when I By Mike Lewis what they do. As Jeff Konwalchyk, hear that." The Uniter drummer for Querkus, Patrick After sharing the stage with (University of Winnipeg) Keenan and a host of other bands, is Projektor at the Pyramid in late so fond of saying: "I didn't choose October, Niko Friesen, drummer for WINNIPEG (CUP) music — it chose me." The melodies, Vancouver-based Motion Soundtrack, harmonies and rhythms get into then- offered an insight on the situation. heads, and they can either go insane "People should give themselves a or strap on a guitar and get them out. chance to feel good and experience A CALLOUS TEARS ITSELF FREE It's a matter of survival. something new, and going to see more as the bass player runs raw fingers So, what is it about playing music live music is a great start," he said. over cold uncaring metal strings. that keeps these people coming back? Despite a modest turnout that partic­ Ache. There are countless reasons, depend­ ular evening, both Projektor and Every joint in the drummer's body ing on whom you ask, ranging from Motion Soundtrack played their col­ screams in blissful agony with each the song writing process, to playing lective hearts out. earth-shattering impact. live, to the simple enjoyment of work­ At the risk of sounding like a cliche, Pain. ing with other friends and musicians. independent bands, tired and hungry The smoke from a patron's cigarette Crafting a song is no easy process. It though they may be, will always put is pulled into a singer's bruised and requires complete vulnerability and 110 per cent into a show. They have to, war-torn lungs only to be scraped brutal honesty. An afternoon of song the very least, have to appreciate sweat and your whole body is crying because like the song-writing process, across frail vocal cords in a blood-cur­ writing can leave a musician cracked something like that. It's honesty out for a comfortable bed. no one is paying them gobs of money dling howl. and empty in a quivering heap on the incarnate, and that's a rare thing This is regardless of whether there's to do this. They have to earn the This is an average night for an inde­ floor, rife with the pleasure and terror nowadays. one person or loo people in atten­ respect of an audience and keep it. pendent band. of being so open. Or, if done in a Playing live is simply a reason for liv­ dance. Consistently small turnouts for And they'll do all they can to achieve Every week, scores of musicians group setting, it can draw people ing among most musicians. It's the shows can certainly be discouraging, that end. If you've never been there, if gather together in dirty, run-down together like nothing else can. The chance to put the songs to the test and especially to younger musicians who you've ever said, "It's cold outside, I'm buildings to play before a panel of feeling that comes from eye contact to try and connect with an audience. are new to the scene. There is any tired, I think I'll stay home tonight," local citizenry who sit silent, watch­ with your fellow band-mates in mid- The result can be instant gratification number of negative experiences that then you've truly missed out on one of ing, judging, while each band member groove is unlike any other. Trevor in the form of clapping, cheering or can go into performing live. Until the most passionate experiences you'll goes through his or her own deeply Whatman, bass player for the the ever popular "devil horns." It can you've lugged a set of drums through ever witness. personal and glorious hell to do what Saucermen, puts it best: "It's one of also be a painfully unforgettable expe­ knee-high snow in -40 degree Doug McLean of the Paperbacks, and they do. They love this. It's as simple those intangible experiences, where rience culminating in the band being whether, you can't possibly under­ formerly the Bonaduces, has been at it as that. you just need to be there." pelted with all manners of objects at stand what musicians go through. It's for over a decade. "I play music These are people who go to concerts Jahmeel Russell, vocalist and bassist hand: beer bottles, broken drumsticks not easy. That said, there's still a sense because I love music. I love it desper­ and stand slack-jawed in pure ecstasy for Projektor, hails the freedom to and even the occasional rock. of optimism to be found in a situation ately, I owe my life to it and I will hap­ or move with reckless abandon, as the "make the music you want to make" as Still, when it works, there's nothing that would grind most others under pily repay that debt. Apologies if that band plays for them and for them the best thing about being in an inde­ like it. After a well-performed set, its heel. To Greg, sound engineer for sounds overly dramatic, but it's really alone. These are people who, every pendent band. No one is telling these there is a real feeling of accomplish­ the Collective Cabaret, and singer and true!" he said. "I love getting the Tuesday, invade the shores of their people how to put it all together. What ment, like you moved someone on a guitarist of the band High Five Drive, opportunity to do all these things with local music shops, tearing open the you're hearing is what moves them. spiritual level. It leaves an afterglow the most satisfying feeling is "when my friends. We get to work together new CDs with the zeal of a crack This doesn't mean that as a listener, that makes you forget about the fact someone tells you how much one of and travel the world occasionally. addict. you have to like every song, but you, at that you're bathed head to toe in your songs meant to them. It feels like What could be cooler than that?" Entertainment The Meliorist Thursday, 20 January 2005 | Page 22 Travelling Band of Singer-Songwriters CKXU DJ Profile Hit Lethbridge January 25 record. Originally from Guelph. By Jared McKenzie Ontario. Lawr has been touring and Entertainment Editor manning the kit for over ten years as a By CKXU Staff professional. His latest record was recorded live in Toronto by the CBC GROUP OF FIVE CANADIAN and features the 13-piece "Minotaur singer-songwriters are travelling Orchestra." At the show, he will be IMANDA JACQUES IS A LONG- across Canada in support of all their singing and playing drums, percus­ A timeif voluntee7*^ 1 r at CKXU and currently current, independent releases. The sion, guitar, and keys. hosts two shows. This Just In. performers (Ryan Bishops. Nathan Dale Murray: Based out of Thursdays from 12:00-1:30 pm. and Lawr, Kate Maki. Ruth Minnikin. and Dartmouth. Nova Scotia. Murray cur­ 77k' Audio Pool. Fridays from Dale Murray) are all excellent folk- rently tours with Buck 65 as a pedal 6:00-7:30 pm. We recently took the pop musicians, and each will be per­ steel player. A founding member o\' opportunitytoask her some questions forming their own original songs the Guthries, Murray is considered "a while being accompanied by the other staple in the Maritime music scene". about her involvement with the sta­ four. Judging by the five-track EP, His debut solo record is called tion. this tour entitled "A Midwinter's Brighter Lives. Darker Side, and he Night Dream", promises to be a great will be playing guitar, pedal steel, and How did you first get involved with exposition of Canadian folk talent. drums as well as singing during the CKXU? When I was 16 years old, I met then- over the years? me hold a certain respect for every Here's some information on each of performance. music director, Dan Ferguson, What kind of shows haven't I done? kind of music fan out there. the performers: Kate Maki: The orchestrator of a through the Campus Women's Many eclectic, rock, and pop shows. Regardless of how I might personally Ryan Bishops: Bishops is both a Midwinter's Night Dream, Maki Centre. He introduced me to the sta­ Jazz, blues, Canadian talent. Spoken- feel about your music of choice, if solo performer and a member of Ox. recently left her day job as a grade- tion and I was on air a couple weeks word - including a cooking show. you're really into it. I dig you! He hails from Sudbury. Ontario, and school teacher to pursue music full- later... and the rest is history! New music. Most recently, electro and has been touring for much of this past time. She has been touring regularly soundscape/post-rock. You've been Program Director since year in Canada and the U.K. His solo to support her previous record record is called Silver Spooned and Confusion Unlimited, and released What appealed to you about the sta­ August 2003. How did you end up Hammered. At the show, he will be her sophomore record The Sun Will tion? Which shoiv(s) did you most enjoy getting involved in that? singing and playing bass, keys, guitar, Find Us on January 18. 2005. On Initially, it appealed to me as a place doing? I was Assistant Program Director for banjo, and kazoo. stage, she will be singing and playing where I could explore music and cul­ Well, at the risk of sounding like a almost a year before I was hired, so I ture that was still slightly out of reach sort of began training early. When I Ruth Minnikin: A founding mem­ guitar, drums, bass, keys, and har­ mother talking about her children, for me. It was also an opportunity to was hired. I think it was in part ber of Halifax folk band The Guthries, monica. they all hold a special place in my gel to know some people at the uni­ Minnikin has been recording music If you're a fan of excellent Canadian heart. I'm very excited about my most because I had proved that I believed versity before I was a student here. tnd playing in bands for over ten folk-pop (and honestly, who isn't?), recent endeavour [The Audio Pool]. in what the station was trying to years. Currently she is a member of and you want to see some artists in an The electro thing was a lot of fun. accomplish, but also because I had the Heavy Blinkers, and is touring to intimate setting before they get more Why do you continue to be involved? already been thinking of some new support Marooned and Blue. On attention, be sure to check out A I think this radio station has the How has involvement in the station ways to get there. stage, she will be singing, and playing Midwinter's Night Dream on January potential to contribute something affected or changed your musical accordion, keys, guitar, percussion, 25. They were supposed to be playing worthwhile to the community of interests? What does your position entail? and bass. at the Starlight Lounge, but since that Lethbridge. It's a good place to be Without access to the music that There are a lot of things I do, includ­ involved, and it's a lot of fun to do Nathan Lawr: An accomplished has recently closed its doors, the comes into the station and the people ing building the program schedule, radio shows. Oh, and I work here. studio drummer in Toronto, Lawr venue is still up for grabs. We at the here, I doubt I would have the same monitoring the broadcast, and recently released his second solo Meliorist will keep you posted. appreciation for different kinds of recruiting and training new volun­ What kinds of shows have you done music. At the very least, it has made teers. "A Fascinating Read" Scar Tissue: by Anthony Kiedis with Larry Sloman

with it. Students may find the passage ment even a fraction of what Kiedis by Rob Quirk on how to steal textbooks from a uni­ has, end up in grave much before their Entertainment Contributor versity bookstore especially fascinat­ time. ing. It is also important to note that in Overall, there is much humour to many places, the band takes a back disrupt the darkness of the book, pro­ seat in the biography, playing only a viding a sane perspective on all the secondary role regarding Kiedis' W ITH THEIR UNIQUE FUSION OF madness within. The actual quality of chaotic life. Essentially, the book is rock, funk, and punk, the Red Hot his writing is functional, getting the more about Kiedis' personal scars, Chili Peppers have been one of the point across succinctly with the odd and how he has been strengthened most successful bands of the last 20 awkward sentence. But for every writ­ through his various struggles in life. years. Never content to just push the ing misstep, there are more than The book regales the reader with end­ boundaries, this band, throughout all enough poignant insights, humorous less drug relapses and stories that its various incarnations, has consis­ observations, and poetic musings to demonstrate the depths that a junkie tently vaporized the borders of popu­ completely offset any harm caused. will stoop to in order to get their next lar music. This surprisingly candid For casual fans or those who have kick. Kiedis nonchalantly describes biography is the story of front man heard of the Peppers and are interest­ shooting drugs with Mexican gangs Anthony Kiedis, and his journey from ed in learning more about them, this under a bridge. He talks about escap­ being an average kid in Michigan to a is still a recommended read. Readers ing rehab clinics with an almost Hollywood rock legend, and all the joy who fall into this category will find the super-human ingenuity, fueled by a and heartbreak along the way. Co- book highly engaging for the most need for something to inject. He tells written with Larry "Ratso" Sloman part, and may be encouraged to fur­ us about being a homeless junkie, a (who has previously collaborated with ther explore their music. For non- slave to crack, cocaine, and heroin, Bob Dylan and Howard Stern), and fans, the sheer entertainment value of lucky if at that point he was even 120 weighing in at a robust 4(15 pages, this the book may he enough to warrant a pounds. The goal here is to show us book is anything but light reading. mistakes, and he does not attempt to regarding their tumultuous history, read, hut some aspects of the book thai the monster of addiction, once For fans, this biography is a veritable feed the always-hungry rock star ego - shedding light on the overdose death may seem tiresome and repetitive. awakened, will never fully relinquish gold mine of info about the hand, the tendencies that are all too common in of late guitarist Hillel Slovak, the cir­ The many flings Kiedis has had with its hold. It can only be contained, and constant drama surrounding it, and other similar biographies. Through cumstances surrounding John various women an- described in slowly weakened through willpower, the numerous characters that have thoughtful introspection and objec­ Frusciante's departure and return to minute detail, the particular issues determination, and a strong sense of crossed its path over the past 2 tive observations about his own life, Ihe band, and Kiedis' own never-end­ that afflicted the relationship some- spirituality - whether religious, or in decades. On a deeper level, viewing Kiedis gives a thorough account of his ing struggle with drug addiction. limes spanning multiple tedious Kiedis' case, simply a calm under­ the inner psyche of the person who upbringing, adolescence and rise to ()n a lighter note, you get to learn the pages. Many non-fans may also devel­ standing of one's own place in the uni­ has put words to the music that has lame. For those who have heen origin of the "sweat sock" look, and op a sense of resentment towards verse. Kiedis turbulent tale and ulti­ affected so many lives will be an touched by the music of this band, thi' creative means of entertaining Kiedis for the simple fact that his mate victory over his own demons is epiphany for many fans. And I have to this biography lills in almost all of the oneself while on tour, including such reckless lifestyle has yielded him fame both a warning and an inspiration in give him credit: Kiedis bares his soul blanks left by Kiedis' personal, yel games as "tongue in dirt" (which plays and fortune beyond many people's the truest sense, innately valuable, to the reader without holding back, often symbolic lyrics and song titles. It out exactly as it sounds), as well as wildest dreams, while most people and at the same time, a valid, fascinat­ lie avoids rationalizing his manv past also answers the burning questions I away who SHbmk themselves io punish­ ing re The Meliorist Thursday, 20 January 2005 Page 23 SPORTS Horns drop two to visiting Bisons Overtime And the twine. Mattersdorfer's goal thereafter, the PGA set up a fund came on a penalty shot after a Bison raise money of it's own to send to the defender closed his hand on the puck By Craig Hamilton affected regions. The PGA wel in the crease during a UofL attack. Sports Editor states " Through the combined el The Pronghorns entered the third of all involved, the U.S. Golf Tsunami period with the lead, but it was cjiiick- Relief Fund hopes to generate 82 mil­ ly negated when the Bisons' Neil lion for the cause." Now, there is Gidney found the net after only 17 sec­ HIS WILL BE SOMETHING OF AN nothing wrong with that donation, as onds, to tie the score at 4-4. Not will­ EDITORIAL, so read on if you care, but ing to back down, the 'Horns came if not, I won't be offended. back with two goals of their own at the "when one looks at In the wake of the recent tsunami, mid-way mark of the frame. the donation made many in the sporting world have Mattersdorfer knotted his second of by racing's Michael taken to making donations of sizeable the evening, while Billy Katelnikoff Schumacher, the amounts of money to aid in the also beat Toews. efforts of the PGA rebuilding and recovery efforts. Now, With the 'Horns up 6-4, Kevin tend to come off as I fully realize that any donation to period. Saurette started the comeback with a highly construct­ such a worthy cause would be taken Press Release Both goaltenders were stellar in the the first of three goals in the final five ed PR move." with appreciative hands, and that the early going of the third period, until minutes. Saurette potted the winner cause itself is a noble effort to aid all the Bisons extended their lead to 3- with only 1:57 remaining and then put of those people who suffered in the it represents a sizeable amount that 1.Chris Falloon broke in alone and the game out of reach, into the empty- wake of such a horrible natural disas­ will be put to good use. HE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE beat McCaig through the five hole ter. Any donation is a good donation. However, when one looks at the Pronghorn Men's Hockey team with a nifty move. Paul Deniset put However, with all of that being said, donation made by racing's Michael looked to break their four game losing the game out of reach with 2:25 left in many of the efforts of those making Schumacher, the efforts of the PGA streak against the CIS #4 ranked the contest. Krister Toews finished donations come off as questionable to tend to come off as a highly construct­ Manitoba Bisons, but came away the game with 32 saves, while McCaig me. While there are a good many ath­ ed PR move. Schumacher decided to empty handed. The 'Horns were made 26. letes and teams who are doing won­ send $10 million to the relief effort. outscored 12-7 on the weekend losses, In the second game of the weekend, net. Between Saurette goals, the derful things for the aid relief, many If the best that the PGA can hope which places them at the bottom of it was a late rally that allowed the vis­ Bisons looked to Grant Jacobsen to people and organizations appear to be for, given all of it's highly paying the Canada West standings. iting team to leave with a sweep of the add another. doing something for fear of appearing sponsors and popularity, is $2 mil­ On Friday night, the first period set struggling Pronghorns. The Paul Deniset also picked up the hat to be doing nothing. I hope that lion, then there is something wrong the tone for a physical contest, as both University of Manitoba Bisons trick for the Bisons. Krister Toews makes sense. with the organization itself. The teams came out banging the body. stormed back from a two-goal deficit made 26 saves on route to the victory, Case in point: I was watching the wealth of opportunity for the PGA to The Bisons would strike first, when in the final five minutes of the third while Blake Ward made 39 saves for Mercedes Invitational golf tourna­ do something more is great. Aaron Starr found himself alone in period to defeat the University of the 'Horns. ment two weeks ago, and the broad­ Schumacher, a single Formula 1 racer, front of the net and an empty cage to Lethbridge Pronghorns 8-6. The Pronghorns will hit the road this casters dedicated a lengthy segment sends five times what the entire PGA deposit his fifth goal of the season. weekend, heading to Saskatchewan to While the Bisons opened the scoring lauding the efforts of Tiger Woods is hoping to raise? The 'Horns would draw even just in the first period, the Pronghorns face the UofS Huskies, who are 14-4-2 and his donation to the tsunami relief. I applaud every group that gives before the five minute mark of the would come back with two goals of on the season thus far and lead the The Tiger Woods Foundation donated money to such a worthy cause, but in second period. Lloyd Mullen's seeing- their own to end the opening twenty Great Plains division of the Canada $100,000 to the effort and the PGA some cases, the giving appears to be a eye shot from the point beat a minutes. Brendan Hutchinson scored West Conference. The series against agreed to match that number, totaling little more from the heart, and a little screened Krister Toews to even the an even strength goal, while Ryan Epp the Huskies will be the first of five $200,000 to be sent to Asia. Shortly more sincere. score at 1-1. The tie would not last followed up with a power play goal to road games for the 'Horns, who don't long as the Bisons regained their lead go ahead 2-1. In the second period, return to play in less than two minutes later when the teams traded two goals each, leav­ Lethbridge until Grant Jacobsen deflected a Jared ing the 'Horns with a 4-3 lead heading February 12 in Lang point shot past Jamie McCaig. into the third. Manitoba scored on the second game The 'Horns had numerous opportuni­ both a short-handed goal, as well as of home-and- ties to tie the score, but they were on the power play in the second, while home series with unable to beat Toews. The 'Horns out Lethbridge relied on Charlie the University of shot the Bisons 14 - 7 in the second Mattersdorfer and Chad Rideout to Calgary Dinos. Big Rock Pronghorn Athlete of the Week

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Lethbridge, AB - The 'Big Rock' Pronghorn Athletes of the Week for the week ending Sunday, January 9, 2005

Big Rock Female Athlete of the Week: Jackie Stroeve - Women's Hockey

A fourth-year defender, Jackie Stroeve earned the nod as Big Rock Athlete of the Week after helping the 'Horns earn an important weekend split on the road last weekend in Vancouver. Stroeve scored the 'Horns winning goal during Friday's victory over the UBC Thunderbirds. With the 'Horns undermanned, Stroeve played both defense and forward; depending on the game situation. She was a force five-on-five and in both specialty team situ­ ations. On the season, Stroeve now has 5 goals and 6 assists for 11 points. KATIE, ANN, STACIE, TIFFANY, CAT, CHELSEY, VANESSA, SALLY & MARISA-STARR "We take responsibility for your GOOD LOOKS!'' Big Rock Male Athlete of the Week: Scott Mackinnon - Men's Basketball MONDAYS ARE BIG HAIRY DEAL DAYS Mackinnon, a third-year forward, combined to score 54 points in the Pronghorns' two road wins in Winnipeg over the weekend. The total is more than four times MacKinnon s season 15% OFF SALON SERVICES average of 6.1 points per game going into the weekend. On Friday, Mackinnon led the Horns offensively, shooting 11-16 trom the held, including 5 of 7 from behind the three-point arc for 27 points in their 94-85 win over host University of Winnipeg Wesmen. The next night, Mackinnon put up another 27 points on 8-12 shooting, which included a perfect 3 for 3 from three-point land and 8 of 10 on free throws. Scott also 880 HERITAGE BLVD. WEST picked up 7 rebounds to pace the 'Horns to an 80-72 victory over the University of Manitoba Bisons. 394-3800 Scott was also named Canada West Athlete of the Week. SPORTS The Meliorist Thursday, 20 January 2005 | Page 24 ( Horns 'Screwed' in Pronghorn Women lake one of two from Huskies,

recover. Crooks had the line of the game, going weekend road split 12 for 16 shooting, grabbing 13 rebounds as well By Craig Hamilton as recording four blocks, three assists, and three "We got screwed," said 'Horns coach Mike Sports Editor steals. The Huskies buried the 'Horns, outscor- Connolly after his team dropped an 80-74 deci­ By Craig Hamilton ing the team 57-29 in the second half. sion in overtime to the Huskies. Sports Editor With both teams close as the clock wound Leading the Pronghorns were a combination of down in overtime, the 'Horns were on the losing five players who hit double figures. Angela end of two calls that swung momentum into the mr^kt iN EARLY LEAD AGAINST THE NO 4 TEAM in the nation didn't hold up on Friday while Thompson had 18 points to lead the team, all of T HERE WAS NO GETTING AROUND THE FACT favor of the Huskies. The first foul came against which came from beyond the arc. Jessica Lynch that officiating cost the Pronghorns a weekend Nick Baldwin, who was pulling down a defen­ Saturday's game proved that the 'Horns are and Kim Bridge both added 13 points, while sweep of the University of Saskatchewan sive rebound, and the second came only capable of stepping up against the top teams in Ciana Gregorio and Jordana Miltmore both Huskies last weekend, and that fact was not lost moments later when the visiting Pronghorns Canada. After a two-game series in chipped in with 10 points. The Huskies also on 'Horns head coach Mike Connolly. After were whistled for an offensive charge. Both calls Saskatchewan, the Pronghorn Women's basket­ managed to hold a slight edge in rebounding on opening the weekend with a strong outing on resulted in free throws that sunk any chances ball team came away with one victory, and nar­ Friday, the 'Horns were stripped of a game that the 'Horns had at victory. The Huskies doubled rowly missed out on a sweep of the Huskies. the night as they came away with a 93-73 final went into overtime on Saturday. the 'Horns in free throw attempts, 30-15 on the score. In the series opener on Friday, the 'Horns night. In the series opener, the Pronghorns came out On Saturday night the 'Horns came out early went into the contest on the heels of two road A constant battle throughout the night, the firing and took an early 8-0 lead thanks to two and didn't give up their chance to put away the wins, and cruised to a 99-78 victory over the UofL battled back from an early 24-point hole three-point bombs from Angela Thompson, but Huskies. While the score hovered between a few Huskies. After starting the game fairly even to force overtime when Todd McClenaghan shortly thereafter, it was the Huskies who points for both teams in the first half, it was the with the UofS, the visiting UofL team ran out to nailed a jumper late in regulation to force the turned up the heat, and started to fire back. The UofL's second half that earned the win. a 24-6 stint that sunk the hopes of the Huskies overtime period. game was close through the first half as both early. Lethbridge shot 63% from the field in the McClenaghan and Baldwin led the Pronghorns teams traded shots, including a rare four-point first half, and scored easy baskets in transition. with 22 points each, with Tim Whitehead burst from the UofL's Jaime Tschritter, who Going into halftime with a modest 29-28 lead, Nick Baldwin and Tim Whitehead led the adding 18 in the loss. Matthew Greenberg led connected on a bomb from beyond the arc and the visiting 'Horns managed to keep things close charge with 17 and 16 points in the half, respec­ the Huskies with 22 points, while Spagrud man­ also managed to knock down the ensuing free with the Huskies despite a few shooting woes. tively. The Huskies struggled in the first half, aged a double double on 14 points and 18 throw attempt. One final three-point shot ended Coming out of the break the Pronghorns were shooting only 33% from the floor. rebounds on the night. the half for the 'Horns, who went into the break firing on all cylinders in the second frame, Taking a 48-26 lead into the break, the 'Horns The Pronghorns are back in action this week­ with a 44-36 lead. outscoring the host Huskies 42-37 to take the managed to come out just as hot as they went it. end when they return home to face off against 71-65 win. Barred up by a smooth shooting touch, the UofL the University of Calgary. The split on the week­ It was the second half that things started to built their lead in the second by as much as 33 end gives the 'Horns a regular season record of take a turn for the worse for the visiting Again leading the way for the Huskies was points. A late charge by the UofS cut into the 4-8 while the UofC Dinos are tops in the Canada Pronghorns. The shooting touch fell cold Sarah Crooks, who managed another double 'Horns lead, coming as close as 19 points, but no West Central Division with an 8-4 record. against the stifling defense of the Huskies in the double on the weekend. Crooks dropped 22 further. Games will take place both Friday and Saturday second frame, and with the U of S's Sarah points and pulled down 11 rebounds in the los­ Baldwin led the way for the UofL with 26 night in the UofL gym. Tip-off is at 8:15pm both Crooks running wild for 31 points on the night, ing effort. The Pronghorns used an effective sys­ points after going 11-12 from the floor, while nights. there was little that the 'Horns could do to tem of b-bench players to guard Crooks, who Whitehead added 20 points on the night. Also came up with only five points in the second half. hitting double digits were Simon Straith and Lethbridge relied on an evenly distributed Scott Mackinnon who had 15 and 11 points attack, allowing nine of 12 players to hit the respectively. For the Huskies, Sam Lamontagne score sheet. At the top of the 'Horns scoring list was top scorer with 15 while Andrew Spagrud was Jessica Lynch, who put up 15 points as well and Levi Vann both added 14 points. as grabbing nine rebounds. Not only did the Pronghorns outshoot the The Pronghorns also asserted themselves on Huskies 63% to 37%, but they also corralled the glass, grabbing 31 rebounds to the Huskies' more rebounds, coming away with the 48-28 26. 15 of those 'Horns rebounds also came on edge on the glass. the offensive glass. After a successful game on Friday night, things The split for the women ends a six game losing took a turn for the worse in Saskatoon. When streak as the team improves to 3-9 on the year. the 'Horns came out for their contest on The women will be in action again this weekend Saturday night, no amount of solid play could when they welcome the University of Calgary overcome questionable foul calls late in the Dinos to the confines of the UofL gym. Games game. begin at 6:00pm on both Friday and Saturday night. Coach of the Year O-for- Foxboro Honours for Grant Hill included. Dubbjay With all of those wonderful, glowing compli­ ments aside, since Manning was a Volunteer of Sports Contributor 'Horns Coach Tennessee and he couldn't find a way to beat Florida in any weather for four long years. He Press Release has carried around a Phil Mickelson badge P EYTON MANNING HAD BEEN A SUBJECT OF that his child hood hero (outside of his father) an ongoing debute regarding his status as the Dan Marino can regretfully sympathize with. greatest Quarterback in the history' of the NFL. U NIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE PRONGHORN A debate he deservedly earned his way in the "Manning is widely consid­ track and field head coach Larry middle of, provided the immaculate, master­ ered the poster child for NFL Steinke was honoured this past weekend at the piece of a season he put together. Keeping in football, although I will give Athletics Alberta Awards banquet. For the sec­ mind that most of the touchdowns and receiv­ that title to Brett Favre until ond year in a row Steinke was named the recip­ ing yards he accumulated this year were appre­ he decides he's done with it." ient of the Athletics Alberta Cheemo High hended on Astroturf, against lackluster oppo­ Performance Coach of the Year Award. Pronghorn athlete Jim Steacy was also hon­ nents, with the addition of some helpful off­ If Tom Brady were an Arizona Cardinal, season rule changes. The feat still remains would he even still be in the NFL? I would like to oured as a nominee for athlete of the year awe-inspiring, and in many ways one of the think yes, if Wayne Gretzky didn't have Mark awards for the senior male category as well. greatest seasons ever assembled. Messier and Glen Anderson would he be known "There really are some amazing coaches that have won this award before me and to be con­ There still remains the question of whether or Championship is the only reason in which he as the "above average one" I hope not, hell I sidered in their company is definitely an hon­ not Manning could manufacture a win in a gets up in the wee hours of the morning. Peyton expect to see him on money one day. Perhaps it our" notes Steinke "and having a great group of game, facing weather conditions coming off of will dismiss the 2004 season as one of is the cultural pressure and unnecessary athletes and administrators surrounding me the eastern seaboard in mid January. Is he "meaningless swollen stats" probably for the emphasis placed on winning, in talent-ridden certainly makes things easier to achieve the capable of winning a game against the upper rest of his life. Not from lack of effort or apathy leagues. I'll tell you one thing; if the Indianapolis results that we have. It really wouldn't be possi­ echelon of the NFL? Which, by the way is still though, not even from lack of greatness or famil­ Colts use another great player on their own tal­ ble without them." very much intact, if you call Philadelphia making iarity with situations. ent rich team (Edgerrin James) they have a real Steinke's athletes established one internation­ its 4th straight NFC Championship game paro­ Manning is widely considered the poster child chance to beat the Pats. If Corey Dillon doesn't al record, three national records and numerous dy, then you need two copies of Webster's latest for NFL football, although I will give that title to run all over a defense that only seemed to fea­ provincial records during the 2004 campaign. release. Brett Favre until he decides he's done with it. A ture Dwight Freeny, they have an even better They also garnered 22 provincial medals and 7 Can Manning throw for 140 yards, earn two tireless and obsessive worker, Manning's chance of winning. If the snow holds up and the national medals and in the indoor season the touchdowns (one rushingj, throw two picks and team and people skills at times seem to exceed temperature rises, or better yet, if lndy plays at home, the game is pretty much a forgone con- men's team at the university managed to win win a game by throwing a block on a reverse in even his outstanding football skills. You would elusion. Is that's Manning's fault? About as the bronze medal at the CIS national champi­ minus 30 weather the way the true great ones be hard pressed to find a professional athlete much as playing for Tony Dungy and not Bill onships as well as establish new records in three do. The answer, so far, appears to be (sorry with a better image, reputation or charisma Belicheck is. oul of four of the throwing events at those CIS Russ) an emphatic no. For him, of course, the than one Peyton Manning. Jarome Iginla and championships. The Meliorist | Thursday, 20 January 2005 | Page 25 SPORTS It's Crunch Time - NFL Playoffs

By Craig Hamilton Sports Editor

IVERYTHING HAPPENED JUST as everyone thought it would last week­ end in the NFL, only some teams had to try a little harder to get there. When all was said and done, only two games remain before the participants in the Super Bowl are determined. On Saturday, it was the New York Jets and the Pittsburgh Steelers who did battle in the AFC, while the Atlanta Falcons and St. Louis Rams went head to head in the NFC. teams star Allen Rossum, who set an only 30 seconds later. NFL record for punt return yards. On In Pittsburgh, the Steelers not only Culpepper finished the day with a chances to score. With the tempera­ interception. his three returns, Rossum managed needed overtime, but help from a rival game-high 316 yards through the air, ture fluttering just below freezing, and On the other side of the ball was a 152 total yards, more than 50 yards kicker as well to come away with a 20- with one touchdown and two inter­ with a growing cover of snow on the Patriots team who found seams on the per return. 17 win. ceptions to his credit. He also ran for field throughout the game, teams ground and completions through the The win for the Falcons means that While the majority of fans figured 25 yards, good enough for third best were forced to adjust to the weather. air when it mattered most. Tom Brady the team will head to the NFC that the impressive Steelers would on the team, and only 12 yards behind Short passes and runs were the norm was relatively conservative on the day, Championship game for only the sec­ have little trouble with the Jets, who the Vikes' leading rusher. Randy for two teams who are usually not throwing only 27 passes, 18 for com­ ond time in the 39-year old history of backed into the playoffs by virtue of a Moss, who drew much attention after afraid to go deep. pletions. Brady finished with 144 the franchise. Only the 1998 Falcons Buffalo Bills loss, trouble is exactly his antics against the Green Bay As if leaving the field uncovered in yards and one touchdown pass. On made it this far into the playoffs, what the boys from New York gave Packers, could only come up with the snow for the better part of the the ground, it was Corey Dillon who before being routed by the Denver them. The Steelers took an early lead three receptions for 51 yards. week wasn't bad enough, Patriots led the attack, managing 144 yards on Broncos in the Super Bowl. with a field goal and touchdown in the After a scoreless third quarter, the head coach Bill Belichick further 23 runs. Kevin Faulk backed up the first quarter before being upended by On Sunday afternoon, two highly Eagles opened the fourth with two thumbed his nose at the dome-pam­ rushing onslaught with 56 yards on 11 the Jets, who came storming back anticipated games came to pass. In straight field goals to go ahead 27-7. A pered Colts by wearing only a hooded attempts. the first game, the with a seventeen-point field-goal- late Vikings touchdown brought on an sweatshirt, while Indy's bench boss In the second half, the Patriots Philadelphia Eagles took on the and-two-touchdown combination to ensuing on-side kick attempt that was bundled up in a down parka to managed the clock to perfection, com­ Minnesota Vikings, and came away go up 17-10. A fourth-quarter touch­ found the hands of the Eagle's Freddie beat the cold. pleting perfect drives and allowing the with an impressive 27-14 win that will down connection from Ben Mitchell, which quashed any chance After threatening with a number of Colts only four possessions during the send the Eagles to their fourth consec­ Roelthlisberger to Hines Ward evened of a Minnesota comeback. drives that left them just short of final two quarters. A 14-play New- utive NFC championship game. the score with a little more than six The win will allow the Eagles to touchdowns, the Patriots came away England drive that began only thirty minutes remaining. With Terrell Owens sidelined with a remain at home next week, when the with a pair of field goals in the second seconds into the fourth quarter lasted fractured leg, a few other Eagles' Atlanta Falcons come to test their More impressive than the come­ quarter to take a 6-0 lead. It wasn't over seven minutes, and ended in a stepped up their play to get the win. meddle. back was the way in which the game until the final seconds of the half that touchdown that gave the Patriots the Donovan McNabb led tbe way with 21 Wben tbe Indianapolis Colts came slipped away from the Jets when they Colts kicker Mike Vanderjagt was 20-3 lead. The drive gave the Colts lit­ completions and two touchdowns on into New England, the Patriots were could have sealed the deal. With two brought out to cut into the New tle time to mount a comeback, even 286 yards passing, while Freddie ready for them. With history on their chances to win the game, Jets' kicker England lead, by connecting on a 23- with Manning at the helm. The Mitchell stepped in for the injured side, the Patriots welcomed the Colts, Doug Brien missed attempts from 47 yard kick as time expired. Patriots nearly doubled the Colts for Owens, and caught five passes for 65- along with 2005 MVP quarterback and 43 yards, which allowed the While New England relied on a time of possession, controlling the yards and one touchdown. Brian Peyton Manning, to the cold and Steelers to comeback in overtime. The number of runs and mid-length pass­ ball for 15 minutes more than Westbrook took to the ground for 70 snowy conditions of Foxboro and took first kick came with 1:58 remaining in es, the Colts fell back on a bevy of Indianapolis. yards. advantage of every opportunity that regulation, but bounced off of the bot­ screen passes to chip away at the The weekend results set the stage The Eagles took early control of the they had. There was no comfortable tom of the upright and out. With a Patriots defense. High on Manning's for next Sunday's Conference game when they built a 14-0 lead on dome for these Colts, as the Pats chance to drive for a win, list of receivers was Edgerrin James, Championship games, which will the two McNabb TD passes. The pounded the visiting team 20-3. Roethlisberger promptly threw an who finished the day with not only all determine the participants of the Vikings made a charge in the second With two of the most potent offen­ 14 rushing attempts, but also with interception that led to the second Super Bowl. In the National Football quarter when Daunte Culpepper ran sive forces in the League, one may seven receptions, most of which came kick, this time with only seconds Conference, the Atlanta Falcons will seven yards for a major to cut the have thought that the meeting would on short screen passes, to lead the head to Philadelphia to face the remaining. Brien's attempt sailed score to 14-7. Despite the touchdown be a shootout, but difficult weather team with 69 yards through the air. Eagles. In the American Conference, wide right to the delight of 65,000 rush, the Eagles stormed right back and stingy defenses slowed the game, Manning finished the day completing the New England Patriots will travel fans at Heinz Field. with another touchdown of their own and allowed both teams many strong 27 of 42 passes for 238 yards with one to Pittsburgh to meet the Steelers. The extra frame gave the Jets one more chance to steal the win, but after driving only ten yards on seven plays, the visiting team was forced to punt. 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Oakville Aquatic Club. The club was This time he took eight seconds off his By Jason Marin oiu- of six that participated in the best time. The Window Toronto All-Stars, a program started At age 15. Monaco made the nation­ (New College, in 1996 that brings together swim­ al cut and competed at the televised University of Toronto) mers from around Toronto and south­ Commonwealth Games trials in ern Ontario to train with the Winnipeg; he took five seconds off his TORONTO (CUP) I'niversity of Toronto's Varsity swim­ best time in the 200-meter breast- mers and use Toronto's only 50-meter stroke. pool. The Toronto All-Stars were In 2003 at age id. he went to founded in 1998 by current U of T England to compete in the British head swim coach Byron MacDonald. Youth National Championships. ARCO MONACO KNEW HE As Monaco got better, MacDonald Monaco proceeded to break the could win. He was at the preliminar­ began to watch him more closely, and records and win first place in the 100- ies for the 2004 Canadian Olympic would soon have him "walk in (to and 200-meter breaststroke, second trials, swimming the 200-meter swim for the Varsity Blues) as the place in the 200-meter individual breaststroke. Staring at the other side fastest man on the team." medley and third place in the 400- of the pool, Monaco dove into the Swimming for the All-Stars, Monaco meter medley. water with hopes of swimming him­ began to harness and refine his talent * # * self to first place to qualify for the as a breaststroker. "The first two years At first glance. Monaco is your aver­ 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. were a struggle, as my body was still age jock, packing 165 pounds of Greece. developing," Monaco recalled. Two trained muscle in his 5-foot-ll frame. He never made it. As soon he hit the years and a five-inch growth spurt However, there is something behind w*ater, he knew something was going later, Monaco was ranked number the scenes that makes Monaco stand very wrong as his goggles became four in the province, and coach out from other swimmers, and espe­ loose and fell off. In the few seconds' MacDonald was watching and wait­ cially from other athletes: Monaco is tine was to wake up at 4:15 in the himself. "I'm going to make it, and I delay that it took Monaco to put the ing. someone who understands sports, morning, be at the pool at 5:00, swim put that thought in my head, and it goggles back on, he realized he would Monaco began to set standards for what it means and what it takes to be until 7:15. change and eat breakfast in stayed there." Although Monaco came have to wait for 2008. This time, himself as a swimmer. Most swim­ a successful athlete. the car while his mom drove him to in third place, "It was the best nothing will stop him. mers begin competing in champi­ "In order to succeed, you have to rec­ school. moment in my life. From then on I Standing 5 feet and 11 inches, onships at ages 17 and 18 and com­ ognize your accomplishments." It was the year before Monaco would knew I was going to be swimming Monaco doesn't look like your typical pare themselves with the senior Monaco said. "Prior to my meet in compete in the Canada Games trials with the big boys." swimmer. A closer look will prove that national standard. At age 14, Monaco England, I was swimming in the when he would find out the difference And swim with the big boys he does. he is, in many ways, bigger than the began to compare his swim times to World Championship trials in between a star athlete and someone When Monaco finished high school, "big boys" he competes with. the national standard and wanted to Victoria. I wanted to make the A final, who simply participated in sports. At according to head coach MacDonald, Born in Oakville, Ont., Monaco is the bridge the difference of "making it to and I came in 10th place. I was devas­ the Junior National Championships "There was no question he was the only child of a German mother and an the final and just watching it." tated. I wanted to stop swimming, and held in Ottawa, it was the final race for number two recruit in the country . . . Italian father. The first time at the That same year of the Canada Games I kept on asking myself, 'Why not me?' the 200-meter breaststroke. Monaco and every university (in Canada) pool, Monaco's father threw him into trials, where one team per province And I came to the conclusion that shit had been a rising swimmer on the wanted him." the water and said, "You have to learn competes in the competition, 14-year- happens." provincial and national level, and this With another Olympic dream how to swim." Monaco has lived in the old Monaco competed with 21-year- Monaco certainly knows what it was his time to prove his abilities. "I already on the horizon, Marco water ever since. olds, swam the 400-meter freestyle, means to sacrifice in order to succeed. knew I was going to do it. This is my Monaco will be ready when his chance At the age of nine, he joined the made the final and made sixth place. Throughout high school, his daily rou­ time," Monaco recalled thinking to comes. Calgary Drillers AAy hit basketball spot Ed ucation "Everybody's having fun," said Nate Driggers, one of the few players on the and block release if there is a defense 76-61 victory at Colorado By Craig Hamilton team with NBA experience. "We're blitz) coming together on and off of the -Anthony Roberson had 34 and 30 Sports Editor Dubbjay floor, and that just makes it so easy -Playing any sport in New York will points to lead Florida past Auburn Sports Contributor out there." unleash all bitterness inside of you and Vanderbilt, pulling down nine While the other professional and rebounds against Auburn amateur teams in Calgary may still -The Patriots have Jedi's on there When grinding out a difficult win, draw bigger crowds, the Drillers are team -Reserve Chris Nance tripled his the Calgary Drillers of the American optimistic about their fan base. " You IN THIS FUN AND EXCITING WEEK IN scoring average with 16 points, 11 Basketball Association know how to can't make a fair comparison to CIAU sports I have discovered that... -I cant, for the life of me, take my after Curtis Withers picked up his get things done. When that win comes ball," says Young. "When we played eyes off college basketball, or in turn, fourth foul with nine minutes left, as a little easier, the Drillers know how the UofC in preseason play, we were -Steve Nash has become the first get any one to love me. (It's a tough Charlotte held off UAB 91-85. to put on a show. up 88-12 at the half. Of that original player too lock up a MVP trophy choice but for now it seems like the As the Drillers embark on their roster, only three guys remain on our while out with an injury right one) -Jason Fraser had a career game freshman campaign in the ABA, it current team, and the five guys we cut against Providence, 25 points and 13 would appear that all signs point to a were all five-year NCAA players. This -Danny Fortson is a real a$S#ole , -Jason Williams no longer writes an rebounds in a Villanova win, but successful effort from the team and is high-caliber basketball with ex- straight up article for the Meliorist. (Who knew)? breaks his hand in the same game. the management to bring profession­ NBA guys on every roster. I think that Unbelievable al basketball to Calgary. With each the fans really appreciate the aerial -The Bulls just hit puberty -All Craig Hamilton does is write game, the team draws hundreds of acrobatics that these guys can do. Our about sports (round of applause -Darrel Mitchell bad 32 points, more fans, and with the high-flying, shortest guy has a 46 inch vertical. -The San Antonio Spurs and New please) including a late 3-pointer that forced high-intensity product that is hitting and when you see a guy who's 6*2 take England Patriots should stop winning overtime, as LSU beat Ohio State 113- the floor every night, those fans are in off from the free throw line and dunk, so that people will pay attention to -Dubb Jay hates CBS, post second­ 101 for the long haul. it's not something that a lot of them ary school and thinks girls that like " The level of basketball is far exceed­ Canadian fans get to see very often unicorns are creepy. -Rashaun Freeman bad 27 points ing what some people thought they The above-the-rim play is certainly a -Celebrities love the NBA (especially and 15 rebounds in UMass' 76-74 would be seeing," says the Drillers' big draw for many fans. One of those ones that have new movies or Rap -The NCAA basketball season man­ upset of George Washington, hitting Director of Operations, Peter Young. in attendance for Saturday's game albums) ufactures more than its fair share of the winning bucket in the final second "No one was really sure what to against the Reign was Cam Kienzle, remarkable efforts, underdog stories expect, because there isn't really a lot who was there for the first time. "This -Ben Roethlesburger impressed me and fantastic finishes. Here are some -TCU's Corey Santcc hit one of the to compare it to in the area." From the is awesome ball. It's a lot more than 1 the most all season, in the worst game of my personal favorites from this last year's most improbable shots, a run­ fan reaction in a Saturday night game was expecting) and it's fun to watch. It of his life. (The way he didn't let it weekend. ning 3-pointer in the final second to that saw the Drillers maul the is a quality program, and more fans bother him) beat Memphis 61-59. Portland Reign by a score of 119-81, should come out to see it." -Chris Thomas returned from a things will only get better at the The Drillers play a schedule through -The CBS coverage of the NFL is flat concussion to score the game winning -Scott MacKinnon's game-high 27 Stampede Corral. the beginning of March, so there are out garbage...that mostly is directed at 3-pointer with 6.5 second;; left as points, along with Nick Baldwin's After starting the season with a dif­ plenty Of opportunities to catch a Phil Simms (editor's note: sure Notre Dame beat St. John's 67-66. 24 and nine and Todd ficult road trip, and then coining home game, with reasonable ticket Simins is a joke, but that WQ8 one McClenaghan, Ali Andeku and home to a new arena, the Drillers prices, and with a great ileal of Ian snappy sweater set!) -Kansas' Keith l.angf'ord (concus­ Tim Whitehead scoring in dou­ rebounded nicely, finding themselves promotions during the game, the sion) and Wayne Simien (thumb) ble digits to remove that damn mon­ in the midst of a modest three-game Drillers have catered to something -Michael Vick is better off with a played hurt to lead the No. 2 key. Truly Heroic. winning streak. And by the looks of that most basketball fans in Calgary simplistic offence (meaning: you go Jayhawks past [owa state 71 on. things, the team will only get better. didn't even realize they were missing. deep, you run an out and you stay in Simien then went for 23 and 17 in a faceforradio [email protected] COUNCIL WEEKLY UPDATE By: Loralee Edwards The executive and GA It was disappointing. A big GRAD PHOTOS President have approved the on campus thanks to Jason Rumer, Owen daycare in principle and we are Beddoe and Tyler Tanner for January 24 - February 1 The Students' Union now in the process of setting up helping give the students a has taken a very active role in qualitative studies as well as voice at this very important Come to the Students' Union addressing the South Asian business plans. We are looking meeting. office (SU 180) to book your Grad photos today. Disaster. We have tried to take for students and facility that We have a lot going on a holistic approach, addressing would like to participate in at the SU this month. Jason, Remember to bring payment for the sitting fee at the time of not only the financial need for these studies or work that Funny Magic Guy is booking your appointment. organizations who are aiding experiences. The support on coming Thursday, January ($16.05 including GST). those in Asia, but also the campus is growing and I am 20th. Tickets are $5 and can After you have made your emotional needs of students getting emails weekly as to the be purchased at the door. This appointment, remember that here on campus. We have set event is open to the public of your photos will be taken here progress of the project. If you on campus at the Students' up a Wall of Remembrance (in are interested in helping out or all ages. Of course, as I Union office. the space formally know as the have some creative ideas or mentioned before, the Rock for For more information please McLennan's Arcade), on the business plans, please stop by Relief Concert on January 27, call 329-2222. second level of the SU building for a chat. at 7pm. where students can pin I attended the Board of It is getting to the time pictures, notes, poems, or Governors meeting on of year when people are prayers. IVCF organized a December 18th were the starting to think about student MAKE YOUR MOTHER HAPPY prayer day last Friday and the Students' Union made a politics. Voting will take place Proud to be the Official Photographerfor the University of Lethbridge, Students' Union university is organizing one presentation to the board of online this year, a first at the this week. Along with our governors regarding tuition University of Lethbridge. I merchants, we have set out Red increases. Jason Rumer gave a encourage everyone to think Cross donation boxes; the SU power point presentation about about running for a position It OPT-OUT DEADUNE has committed to match tuition increases and the effect has been a rewarding year for donated funds. We have these increases will have to me. I do plan on running again organized a Rock for Relief student life. I requested that the as there are so many projects benefit concert January 27th. motion for tuition increases be that we have started that need Three bands; Two Cubic Feet, amended to the original 4%, to be followed through. The JANUARY 21 Bamboo Guppies, and The rather than the newly proposed daycare and couch lounge Aesthetics have donated their 7%, for all undergrad students- /student art gallery are For new students attending in the Spring time. There will be a $10 including inter-national foremost in my mind and cover with 100% of the money students. (Preston Williams, the agenda. and students upgrading worn FT to FT going to Red Cross. The graduate student represen­ The Union is picking All full-time stud­ To Opt-Out you University of Lethbridge and tative, seconded the motion) up and we are getting great ents are automatically must fill out a waiver form, the Graduates' Association also The amendment, however, was feedback on the menu, and the enrolled in and charged for show proof of coverage, and financially support this defeated and the motion was bar is fillingu p in the evenings, the Health and Dental Plan. hand it in to the Students' venture. passed increasing tuition 7%. so that is encouraging to see. If you are already covered Union office (SU180) by under another extended January 21. Please note health and/or dental plan, that this does not include you may come to the payment for any of the ARE YOU... enthusiastic, creative, highly motivated, Students' Union office and Provincial Health premi­ students council outgoing, a team player? OPT-OUT. Only newly ums. /i •2005-2006 admitted students for the You may also add DO YOU HAVE... an interest Spring semester and your family to the health in student issues, leadership students upgrading from and dental plan. Come to skills, a desire to participate? part-time to full time may our office to pick up an add­ Hections Opt-Out at this time. If you on form and find out about WHAT IT TAKES... Faculty have already gone through the different coverage Students' Union General Elections will take place March Rep, Board of Governors Rep this process in September, options available for your 2005 for all positions. For more information contact the or Inter campus Represen­ you do not need to fill out family. Students' Union room SU180 or www.ulsu.ca. The following tative; a few hours per week, is a schedule of dates: another form. However, you If you have any assist with activities, attend will have to do so again if questions or would like to regularly scheduled meetings. Nominations open: 9 AM, Monday March 2 you are coming back in Nominations close: 4 PM, Friday March 11 find out more information, Orientation Meeting (Mandatory): 5:00 PM, Friday March 11 September. As well, please contact us. Campaigning opens: 7 AM. Monday March 14 Executive Council; 35 hours students who have missed Town Hall Speeches, Q/A: Noon, Wednesday March 16 Campaigning closes: 10 PM, Saturday March 19 per week, initiate student the deadline in September The Health Office (SU 180) On-Line voging opens: 9 AM, Monday March 21 activities, serve on several will not have an opportunity 329-2039 On-Line voting closes: 4 PM, Thursday March 24 committees. to Opt-Out again until next [email protected] September (2005).

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