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Harper To Lead Conservative Party ○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ It has been just over ten years since a a leadership position for the newly estab- placed second with 35% of the votes, and Ann-Margaret Porcelli Conservative leader has led the country, lished Conservative Party. The race Tony Clement had only 9% of the people’s

News Editor under the leadership of Brian Mulroney. started with four potential individuals: votes. Although, Belinda Stronach was a

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Liberals gained power with Jean Tony Clement former health minister of popular candidate, her lack of political ex- It is astonishing how greatly Canada Chrétien, and continues to presently lead Ontario, Stephen Harper former Canadian perience and her heavily scripted cam- has evolved over the years since its dis- our country under the newly appointed Alliance Leader, Belinda Stronach former paign speeches contributed to her de- covery in 1492. The government struc- Paul Martin. However, this year the two CEO of Magna International and Jim mise. The Conservative race has ended, ture has also progressed from being part major parties of the west have decided to Prentice who dropped out of the race. The however the rivalry for the next Prime of a representative Government of Lower join forces and unit as one party, calling leadership convention began last Friday Minister is far from over. This will be pri- and Upper Canada, to our current demo- themselves the “New Conservative in Toronto, where all three candidates ority for Harper. The campaigning will cratic system. Today, we as a group of Party.” This party consists of the Progres- addressed their speeches to the masses. be very interesting and entertaining. The individuals are able to vote for the politi- sive Conservative Party of Canada and the Each candidate spoke for approximately opposition party will keep reminding the cal candidates we fee best represent our Canadian Alliance. Their goal is to gain an twenty-five minutes. They each intro- voters of how our present government views. increase in votes, rather than having a duced themselves and incorporate a has misused the taxpayer’s money. split vote between two conservative par- campaign speech, which seemed to focus Harper will have to dodge the Liberals at- Democracy began with Canada’s first ties, maintaining momentum against the on Liberal bashing. Particularly regard- tacks against the very fact that he is anti- Primer Minister Sir John A. McDonald. Liberal Party, who usually acquires the ing the public outrage regarding the mil- Eastern. This issue may damage his posi- In a few short months from now, Canadi- majority of the votes in Quebec and On- lions of dollar scandal of missing taxpay- tion, since the majority of the votes are ans will once again be heading to the poles tario. The idea became a reality on De- ers money which has not yet been ac- from Quebec and Ontario. to cast their ballots to elect Canada’s next cember 5th and 6th, 2003, when 96% of counted for. In the next few months until the day Prime Minister. On the contrary, this year the Canadian Alliance and 90% of the Pro- of the election the campaigning platforms there are notable differences within the gressive Conservatives voted in favor of The leadership race ended on Satur- continue to be interesting and fierce. It parties, and the level of competition that uniting as one. day. Stephen Harper won 56% of the the Liberal government must face. votes. He is the New Conservative Party will be a challenge for all involved. The In the last fifty-nine days candi- Leader who will run against Paul Martin question remains: Who will be our next dates across Canada were competing for of the Liberal party. Belinda Stronach Prime Minister?

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Assistant Editor- in-Chief ered in recent months, because the other may be even larger ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ objects that have been discovered have than Pluto. However, A recent discovery in astronomy has all been a part of the Kuiper belt. The Sedna is ten times the potential to radically change what we Kuiper belt is an asteroid belt located out- closer than the Oort know about our solar system. On March side the orbit or Neptune, of which Pluto cloud was theorized 15 2004, astronomers from Caltech, may be merely the largest member. to lie, and this has Gemini Observatory, and Yale University Sedna, on the other hand, has an orbit that prompted some as- discovered a large object orbiting around is well outside the Kuiper belt. tronomers to believe the sun at approximately three times the there is both an “in- Sedna is believed by many astrono- distance between the sun and Pluto. This ternal” and an “exter- mers to be a part of the heretofore-theo- makes it the farthest object in orbit around nal” Oort cloud, and retical Oort cloud. The Oort cloud is an the sun that we have yet identified. It is that Sedna is a mem- area of icy proto-comets in a very loose about three-quarters the size of Pluto, ber of the internal orbit around the sun, that extend almost which makes it the largest object discov- Oort cloud. halfway to the nearest star. It is theorized ered in our solar system since 1930. While that occasionally the gravitational effect Sedna has several interesting fea- mittee that deals with names assigned to it’s official name is 2003 VB12, it has been of other stars nock objects from the Oort tures. First and foremost, its orbit is ex- objects in the solar system, that all ob- unofficially named Sedna, after the Inuit cloud into our solar system, as comets. ceptionally elliptical, and it takes Sedna jects discovered in the inner Oort cloud goddess of the seas. It’s discovery throws The existence of the Oort cloud was pro- 10,500 years to complete a single rota- be named after Arctic mythological fig- into question what we consider to be a posed in order to explain certain comets. tion around the sun. This is the primary ures. planet, and may result in a tenth planet Some scientists believe that other Oort reason for the belief that Senda is a mem- being recognized in our solar system, or At the moment Sedna is not being cloud objects may soon be discovered ber of the Oort cloud. In addition, Sedna in the demotion of Pluto to nothing more classified as a planet. This suggests that is the second reddest object in the sky, than an asteroid. Pluto should not in fact be called a planet. after Mars. The exact composition of “If we were starting anew, undoubtedly Sedna is unknown currently. Sedna is the SUJAC Update ...... 3 Pluto wouldn’t be labeled a planet,” said coldest object currently known in the so- Professor Iwan Williams, of the interna- Campus Life ...... 4 lar system, and if you were to stand on the tional Astronomy union. However, when Opinion ...... 6 surface of Sedna, you could block out the it was suggested that Pluto be demoted sun with a pin held at arms length. The Arts ...... 7 from planetary status in 1999, there was reason the name Senda was chosen is due Entertainment ...... 8 an uproar in the astronomical commu- to the cold temperature, as Sedna is a fig- nity. We shall have to wait and see what Games ...... 10 ure of Arctic mythology. The discover- the fate of Pluto may end up being.

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BANDERSNATCH Just Another Day At JAC... John Abbott College With your Sports Editor Naila Jinnah P.O. Box 2000 Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC really interesting to see all the traditions Somethings take time to realize. Like Stevenson at H9X 3L9 the fact that Ed's notes are hard to write, and cultural background of the stu- [email protected] in or- but especially, to start. So lets jump dents. Go visit all the booths, I com- der to receive their certificate this sum- Tel: (514) 457-6610 Ext 5389 right into it. mand you! Plus, you can buy a pin for mer. $1 which will allow you to sample an Fax: (514) 457-6091 First off, I'd just like to point out that endless amount of traditional food... for Now, I'd like to address the impor- E-Mail: [email protected]

finally, all our editorial positions are tant issue of cancer research. A while Office: H-041 ○○○○○ full. We have new News and Campus back, we discussed the Antonio Luk ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Editors, and have temporarily filled the case. Have you ever wondered what Editor-in-Chief Archives Editor position with goes through these people's heads? Jeffrey Katz Katherine, a very willing soul. Hope- When dealing with cancer, a lot of things fully, their work will meet all your ex- change... If you or someone close to News Editor pectations. Remember, you can always you has had cancer, you know how im- Ann-Margaret Porcelli comment on articles, or send us your portant lifestyle and spirituality can be. own at [email protected]. However, the only way for others to Campus Life Editor better understand what survivors, their Now lets move on to more interest- relatives and their friends had to deal Rob Briza ing topics, like the weather. It's snow- with is through research. That's why I ing as I'm writing this. Again. It snowed Opinion Editor urge you to pick up a survey from Stu- overnight, and this morning the green- Marc Nakhleh dent Activities to help advance the less ish grass was white again. It feels like it discussed side of cancer: change in be- will never be the summer. We thought Entertainment Editor liefs and attitudes. This research is for that we'd gotten through the worst, but Karen Gelsthorpe an IA student; they will be anonymous, apparently, the clouds are still full. No unless you are willing to give your per- Sports Editor wonder all the students are depressed sonal information so that you can be Naila Jinnah and burning out. It's not only the loom- the whole week. Other events that are contacted to contribute to further re- ing exams and endless projects, but the coming up are the Career Flair, an event search. Please return your surveys to Arts Editor pilling assignments make it hard to be- that will promote alternate professions Student Activities by Tuesday, March Chris Deslauriers lieve that the school year will ever end. such as tatoo artist, conflict manage- 30th. The sun is hiding from us and doesn't ment, and midwifery. This event is or- Assistant Editor-in-Chief want to come out because we are bad ganized by the Student Employment Well, that's about it for me. Remem- Benjamin Wald people. Centre and the Peace Studies Certificate ber, you can e-mail your comments and program. Which reminds me that all articles to [email protected]. En- Office Manager This week is Multicultural week. It's graduates should e-mail Sandra joy the paper! Christine Nadeau Production Manager News Editor's Note Sarah Jade Aubé with editor Ann-Margaret Porcelli Advertising Manager Anton Iancu

Greetings fellow students. For packed three days. In which I will by a socialist government. Stir- Temporary Archive Editor those of you unaware of my name be waking up Monday morning ring up controversy that the elec- Katherine Martin it’s Maggie and I’m here writing to saying “Oh now I’m ready for the tion results were due to the terror- you for the first time as your new- weekend.” Enough chitchat for ist attacks on Spain just a couple Foreign Languages Editor ly elected News Editor. For those now and on to more important of days before elections were to be Open of you who are regular readers things. held. Last but not least over in you’re probably aware that I have Taiwan the government survived Games Page Editor The news this past week con- an assassination attempt and was Jeffrey Katz been writing during the past se- tained more political scandals and mester. However writing is quite voted back into power by the skin Photographic Coordinator deferent from being responsible of his teeth. Zili Wang for the layout of a specific section. I encourage everybody to read Let’s just say that I have come to the fascinating article on Sedna Webmasters realize that computers and I are the “new planet”. The article dis- Ryan Bruyère like… well … I don’t even know. Yet cusses the events that took place David Newman

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muter trains in Madrid that took place Jose Maria Aznar. On Monday, after ported stolen in February. Investiga- Press Release ○○○○○ on Thursday March 11, 2004. This being elected Prime Minister, Jose tors are also following a led that links ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ assault is said to be one of the biggest Luis announced that by June 30 if the an Islamic fundamentalist group led A lot of people are not always terrorist attacks in Spain, killing 202 United Nations does not take control by Aby Hafs alMasri, who claims he is individuals and wounding another aware that even small quantities of of the coalition in Iraq, Spain would affiliated with Al Qa’ida. On the con- alcohol consumed during a preg- 1400 civilians. Juan del Olmo a na- remove its 1300 troops from Iraq. trary, Al Qa’ida does not usually re- tional court judge in Spain charged nancy can negatively affect fetus This shift has experts saying that such port its attacks, and therefore inves- development. In 2001, more than three Moroccans identified to be an event will promote further terror- tigators are keeping their focus on Is- Jamal Zougam, Mohamed Choui and 3000 Canadian babies were born ist attacks against countries that sup- lamic fundamentalist groups, rather with fetal alcohol related disor- Mohamed Bekali as well as the two port the War on Terrorism. Al Qa’ida then solely on ETA or Al Qa’ida. ETA, Indian suspects identified as Vinay ders, life long disabilities for which and other affiliated groups will be en- otherwise known as the separatist no medical treatment exists, with Kholy and Uresh Kumar. The five men couraged to move forward with their group remains under investigation for were charged for one count for pos- social costs of aproximately 1.5 tactics in other countries in order to the reason that the group was plan- million dollars per sufferer. session of a stolen vehicle and four achieve similar political results; hav- ning to bomb a train station on Christ- counts of causing terror damage. Throught a pilot project, the non ing electorates vote out the leaders mas Eve, when two hundred ETA sus- profit organization Emergo Res- The attacks on Spain brought forth that support the War on Terror. pects were arrested in Spain and pite Services Autism and Pervasive France. ETA has been linked to the worldwide outrage, as well as many Though there have been five men Developmental Disorders, in col- assassination of 800 people in Spain condolences by world leaders. charged with these acts, there is con- laboration with Health Canada, over the past three decades, holding Amongst these leaders, British Prime troversy surrounding which group is Quebec Region, wishes to create the largest amount of casualties oc- Minister, Tony Blair, a great sup- actually responsible for the attacks awareness toward FASD (Fetal Al- curring from a single attack in 1987, porter of the United States efforts to that took place during the 8:00 am cohol Spectrum Disorder) and its which involved twenty-one people in bring down the Saddam Hussein re- rush hour in the southern Madrid negative repercussions on the a Barcelona supermarket explosion. gime stated, “This terrible attack un- train network. Spanish officials stated child, the family and the commu- ETA usually posts warnings and claims derlines the threat that we all continue that there were multiple explosions at nity. responsibility for its attacks on Spain to face from terrorism in many coun- the El Pozo, Atocha and Santa Eugenia conversely, neither occurred this FASD is preventable and repre- tries and why we all must work to- stations. In addition police detonated time around. sents a social problem that affects gether internationally to safeguard three other bombs that might have our people against such attacks and people of all regions and walks of gone off on other trains. The five men Spanish officials have to-date life. It is the first cause of devel- defeat terrorism.” As individuals who charged can be held in jail for up to charged five individuals in connection had survived the blasts sat on opmental disability in children. In two years while investigators try and with the attack, yet the actual group Canada, between 17 and 25% of sidewalks with bloody faces, their gather enough evidence to convict involved remains unknown. People slight hopes were that these attacks women admit to drinking alcohol them. Investigators continue to be all over the world, remained shocked during pregnancy. In Quebec, up were brought about from ETA rather suspicious against one of the Moroc- and mourn the loss of so many inno- then Al Qa’ida. Ninety percent of the to 10% of newborns suffer from cans, who continued to plead his in- cent lives. various physical and/or mental Spanish population had opposed nocence; also said to be linked to Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar’s disorders related to prenatal expo- Osama bin Laden’s Al Qa’ida. sure to alcohol. The first eight weeks of preg- SUJAC Update nancy represents the most crucial period in terms of alcohol con- sumption, as the woman is often And the Award goes to… Gamers! cultural distinctiveness to our own!! Office (P-101). Who else?… For the Best Booth at See Jill Gowdey in Student Activities unaware of her condition and SUJAC-Club Day. We would like to as soon as you can! The newly-founded Communica- doesn’t change her drinking hab- give a big Congratulations to them for tions Committee has been successful its. It does however have a major an awesome booth presentation! The The last Confederation of at recruiting new members to Con- impact on the feotus throughout Club Day was an incredible success. Anglophone Colleges (COAC) meeting gress. SUJAC welcomes Zahily the pregnancy and also increases The Jungly Marriage Booth wed nu- was held at Champlain College last Fri- Calderon, Richard Koffler, Melissa the risks of spontaneous abortion, merous couples, including the SUJAC day. John Abbott, Marianopolis and Laursen, James McGlynn, Everett prematurity and fetal diseases. Champlain had representatives Palmer, and Brian Weshler. They Prez and his girlfriend Rebecca. From Binge drinking (5 or more drinks present. The CRC was discussed, a joined just in time for the Executive the feisty snakes to the black bear get- in one sitting) or chronic con- topic that has been subject to much Elections that are coming up. Remem- up, the Jungle theme was taken to a sumption (three or more drinks controversy recently. The CRC is cal- ber, you don’t need to be a part of new level. Those student Clubs and per day) during the first six culated by the government but Congress to run for an Executive po- Organizations who showed their Jun- months increases the risks of CEGEPs have control over what is de- sition (just ask our VP Internal gle-Club spirit were Amnesty, Anime, growth deficiances and malforma- fined as a “class”. Presently, John Radek), but you do need to be part of Bandersnatch, Christian Fellowship, tion. CSKY, Chinese Club, MSA, GALA, Abbott divides class averages class by Congress to vote.In the midst of Gamers, Guardian, Heal/TAG, Hillel, class while other schools like (*cough* stress, homework, tests, studying and Even small amounts consumed Kayaking/OAC/Rock Climbing, Pagan, Marianopolis *cough*) consider a deadlines, here is a poem: during the first trimester can re- SUJAC, UNJAC, Young Liberals, and “class” as all of the students taking the sult in intellectual and develop- Roses are red Youth for Christ. Thank you to all course (e.g., Chem NYA). The differ- mental delays. As for what is called Assignments are due, those who participated. For next se- ence between the two methods has “social” consumption (one or two All this homework is making me blue. mester, SUJAC will be asking the Clubs drastic consequences on our CRCs. drinks occasionally), it can cause for their ideas about the theme for the Whether or not Abbott is to change Ta-Da! Okay, that was ugly. You neuro developmental disorders. next SUJAC-Club Day. our way of reporting class sizes is still can thank the SUJAC Prez for that one. being debated. There are pros and For more information on FASD, Multicultural Week will be held the cons to both sides. If anybody wants Hope you have a fabulous day to- call 1-800-0-Canada or visit week of March 22nd. Want to show any additional information about the day. Drop by SUJAC…see what’s up www.hc-sc.qc.ca/francais/

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Christ”, you probably have some Sometimes, after people under- good idea of what it was like. With stand the full cost of a gift, they do this present, the death of Christ not feel Righteous Insanity that pays for our freedom, comes eternal life, as well as a new life, worthy enough of recieving it. one that is pleasing to God. Just like G didn’t feel worthy of the with Arpad Nagy free meal, many don’t feel worthy Not too long ago, at the Vault, a of the God’s gift. I am no excep- drop-in where I volunteer, a fellow tion. I know I didn’t do anything staff member, named Jen, offered to deserve recieving God’s gift, nor a meal to one of the kids that came will I ever be able to. But that’s just Gift from God. It’s more precious than in. The kid, named G, had not eaten the way it is, plain and simple: paid anything out there. It costs God his What was the best gift you ever supper yet and the staff was going by the giver, with no cost to the beloved son’s life. He put all his recieved? What was it like? Who to pay for his meal. reciever. love, all his grace and all his time was it from? Did it cost a lot? into it. He planned it ever since sin Knowing that it was going to One of my favorite presents I came into the world. God gives us cost Jen the full price for his meal received hardly had any monetary his gift because he loves us and and that she wasn’t going to get value. wants us to be in good terms with anything out of it, he refused. Af- him. ter a little persuasion (and almost It wasn’t too aesthetic, or too against his gree), he agreed on only practical. But it was done with time Jesus is the gift. More specifi- a cheeseburger. G was no longer and care by a good friend of mine. cally Jesus’ death is the gift. This hungry, and he, the recipient of No one else could have appreci- gift was offered to each one of us the gift, had no cost to pay. ated it more than me, because it about 2000 years ago, in the city was specifically designed for me, of Jerusalem, where Jesus was It’s the same way with God. The and it was significant for me. To beaten and mocked and was hung gift comes already paid in full, anyone else it would have been a on the cross. He was nailed to the wrapped and ready to be received. piece of junk. cross for my sins, and for your Plus, there is no cost to the one sins, and for the world’s sins. If you who receives it. It’s plain and sim- There is a gift which is specifi- saw the movie “The Passion of the ple.

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based on recognition of her individual lished the right of women to select personality. First, she is free to their leader and publicly declare so. choose her religion. The Qur’an states: Finally, Islam does not forbid a “There is no compulsion in religion. woman from holding important posi- Right has been made distinct from er- tions in government. Abdur-Rahman ror.” (2:256) Women are encouraged Ibn Auf consulted many women be- in Islam to contribute their opinions fore he recommended Uthman Ibn and ideas. There are many traditions Affan to be the Caliph. of the Prophet (pbuh) which indicate Today people think that women verse of the chapter entitled VI. CONCLUSION are liberated in the West and that the “Women,” God says, “O mankind! Be women would pose questions directly women’s liberation movement began careful of your duty to your Lord Who to him and offer their opinions con- The Qur’an states: in the 20th century. Actually, the created you from a single soul and cerning religion, economics and so- “And it becomes not a believing women’s liberation movement was from it its mate and from them both cial matters. A Muslim woman man or a believing women, when Al- not begun by women but was revealed have spread abroad a multitude of men chooses her husband and keeps her lah and His Messenger (Muhammad) by God to a man in the seventh cen- and women. Be careful of your duty name after marriage. A Muslim wom- have decided on an affair (for them), tury by the name of Muhammad toward Allah in Whom you claim (your an’s testimony is valid in legal dis- that they should (after that) claim any (peace be upon him), who is known as rights) of one another, and towards putes. In fact, in areas in which women say in their affair; and who so is rebel- the last Prophet of Islam. The Qur’an the wombs (that bore you). Lo! Allah are more familiar, their evidence is lious to Allah and His Messenger, he and the Traditions of the Prophet has been a Watcher over you.” (4:1) conclusive. verily goes astray in error manifest.” (Hadith or Sunnah) are the sources Since men and women both came III. POLITICAL RIGHTS (33:36) from which every Muslim woman de- from the same essence, they are equal rives her rights and duties. in their humanity. Women cannot be A right given to Muslim women by The Muslim woman was given by nature evil (as some religious be- God 1400 years ago is the right to rights 1400 years ago that most I. HUMAN RIGHTS lieve) or then men would be evil also. vote. On any public matter, a woman women do not enjoy today, even in Islam, fourteen centuries ago, Similarly, neither gender can be su- may voice her opinion and partici- the West. These are from God and are made women equally accountable to perior because it would be a contra- pate in politics. One example, narrated designed to keep balance in society; God in glorifying and worshipping Him diction of equality. in the Qur’an (60:12), is that what may seem unjust or missing in Muhammad (pbuh) is told that when one place is compensated for or ex- - setting no limits on her moral II. CIVIL RIGHTS progress. Also, Islam established a the believing women come to him and plained in another place. Islam is a woman’s equality in her humanity In Islam, a woman has the basic swear their allegiance to Islam, he complete way of life. with men. In the Qur’an, in the first freedom of choice and expression must accept their oath. This estab-

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Staff Writer and the media. Maisonneuve the Lady Isles, number 1 seed, Chance won gold medals in the 50 and 100

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Abbott uniforms expose no navels, had a slow start but won 25-17, 25-10. breast, and the 100 IM; Jen Hodgson won Jennifer Thomson had 6 Kills and 3 digs; the 50 and 100 fly and the 50 free, Catlin Although the title of this article may seem but do have reasonably short skirts with Marie-France 4 kills 5 digs and 1 ace. The bizarre, it seems to fit this topic very well Babb won the 200 free, Kayleigh Donovan mandatory spankies worn underneath, whole team played in this game and ended won the 100 back and the 50 back and was without having to resort to the cliché, ever for obvious reasons. Their uniforms are it showing their domination.In the 1/2 fi- second in the 100 IM, and Katherine present redundance of you can’t judge a made a particular way to better suit their nals the Lady Islanders played very well in Saunders was second in both the 100 fly and book by it’s cover. Yet no matter how movements and guarantee their flexibil- a 25-12, 25-16 win over Mont-Laurier. 50 fly. In Division 2, Jen Bedore won the cliché this statement is, there is still room ity. The pleated skirts also add to the Marie-France Chartier had 2 kills, 2 stuffs, 200 free, Marie Belanger the 50 free, Jessica in the world and in people’s lives, to be a esthetic look of the presentation. But if 6 digs, 2 aces and Jennifer Thomson had 7 Ng the 50 back and Julie Newman the 100 little more tolerant and open minded, as swimmers, volleyball players, and Olym- kills and 6 digs and Jacky Hertner was a breast. opposed to slapping on judgments that pic track runners' uniforms all bare more digging machine. In the final against On the men’s side, Kevin Harmidy won the number 2 seed St-Jean, Jennifer Thomson 50 breast and the 200 free (Division 2); G- have been developed and put out by so- skin, why are the cheerleaders being had 15 kills and a serve reception of 2.20 as ciety and absorbed. Although this is sec- Philippe Brassard won the 100 fly and was picked? the Lady Isles won 25-23, 25-17. Sofia second in the 100 back, Matt Powell won the ond nature to many people, this is really The reason why they are so looked down Marques had 3 kills and a serve reception of 100 back and was second in the 100 breast, bad. This causes people to follow blindly 2.33, Marie-France Chartier had 4 kills and and Matt Larocque won the 100 IM and the upon is because of the way the media has rather than think for themselves. What is 1 stuff, and Gabrielle Heroux had 3 kills, 2 100 breast. In Division 2, James Chan won worse, these stereotypes implant atti- painted them in our heads. In most mov- aces and a serve reception of 2.50. The Lady the 50 free and Mike Trubiano the 100 IM. tudes and prejudices into peoples heads. ies or TV shows the cheerleaders are por- Isles had a consistent tournament but they The team of Chance, Hodgson, Donovan and trayed as extremely beautiful, popular, will continue to work hard so that they can Babb won both women’s relays, 200 IM and Take for example the John Abbott dating a football player, stupid, sometimes bring home the Provincial Championship the 200 free. cheerleading squad. Although it is not well slutty, mean, but banner. The provincials will take place April JOHN ABBOTT UPCOMING EVENTS known, John most often they are 3-4 in Sorel. DATE - TIME - EVENT Abbott does have a BASKETBALL AWARD WINNERS portrayed as being Week of March 29 - TBA - cheerleading self absorbed and Catherine Parent was named to the FQSE Basketball AAA League second all-star team Start of Intramural basketball & cosom squad, which is fully blond! If you were last week. The 5-11" forward led the league hockey leagues. equipped with en- to stumble into a in rebounding with 135 boards and was third April 3-4 - TBA - thusiastic members practice of the in the league with a 13.7 ppg average. Point Provincial Championships (Women’s and poms! How- Abbott cheerlead- guards Nickolas Pronovost and Rikki Bowles volleyball & swimming) in Sorel. ever because cheer- ers, you would see were named Academic All-Stars for the Is- Wed., April 7 - 5:30pm - leaders are often that only 4 of them landers and Lady Islanders. McGill CEGEP Intramural Festival Fri., April 16 - 6:30pm - given a bad reputa- are blond and a SWIM TEAM WINS REGIONAL CHAM- tion they receive a PIONSHIPS2004 JAC Athletic Awards Night few of them are Sat., May 1 - 9:00am - 3rd annual John lot of unfair attitude crazy beautiful. The John Abbott swim team won their 11th straight Regional Championship on Satur- Abbott Football Coaches Clinic from the world However all of day in their own Casgrain Pool. The Island- Sat., May 8 - 9:00am - Men’s basketball around them, that them are pretty ers finished well ahead of second place spring camp they shouldn’t have to deal with. Many a smart, very kind, open minded and wel- Ahuntsic with 1335 points compared to 711 May 21-23 - TBA - Football spring camp time have people stared, laughed, coming to anyone who would ever want pointed, scoffed or made rude remarks to to join. For all these reasons, I think they sports shots these people just because of their sport. deserve respect. Believe it or not cheerleading is a sport. I will not deny the fact that some cheer- Abbott’s cheerleaders practice three leaders are downright scanky, but then The baseball that Toronto Raptors times a week. How else would one expect again there are many girls who are pretty cost the Chicago guard Jannero them to be able to throw a girl about ten scanky that aren’t cheerleaders. So really, Cubs their first World Pargo, top, jumps feet high into the air, then flawlessly catch no connection can be made there. Some Series in 58 years over Washington her, without any practice at all! It isn’t that argue that this scankiness is what gets simple to be a cheerleader. One has to be them the guys, but I disagree. The main was publicly Wizards guard pretty fit, be a relatively quick learner, reason why I think most guys are at- demolished by fans Juan Dixon during and be committed. It takes a lot of work to tracted to cheerleaders is naturally the with explosives. NBA action. make a dance, but it also takes a lot of work short skirts; but also because they have to learn, and perform it to perfection. If this confidence that radiates through someone is off by even one second it could them. Cheerleading really does build con- make the dance lose its effect, (especially fidence and character. They get accus- in relays). Cheerleading is like hip-hop, but tomed to dealing with illogical people and Ottawa Senators goaltender a lot more complex due to the gymnastic doing what they love regardless of what component, the pyramids, tosses and lifts other people think. Patrick Lalime and teammate that are incorporated into the dances. Wade Redden dejectedly sit on So next time you see a cheerleader, don’t Contrary to popular belief there are no the ice following the Montreal tryouts for cheerleading. Anyone who give them a hard time. After all no one Canadiens game-winning goal wants to join or take on the challenge and makes fun of soccer players, right? Be- commitment they are more than welcome sides now you are all fully aware that there with 40 seconds left in the game. to attend. is way more to this sport than prancing

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The Habs have already for bragging rights. The Canadiens, com- several Predators. At one point, a lines- posted 10 more wins than last year, reach- Friday night’s 4-3 overtime win over the bined with the Devils, could end up being man had to stand between Oliwa and an ing the 40 win plateau some thought they Carolina Hurricanes. The Penguins one of the most potent combinations of sixth opponent so the puck could be dropped might not reach until the next decade. They pushed their home unbeaten streak to five and seventh seeds come playoff time. That to conclude the game. Also, Calgary and have in Michael Ryder a Rookie-of-the-Year games (4-0-1), and the Hurricanes earned leaves everyone wanting to play the lowly Nashville combined for 140 penalty min- candidate who often looks like the best sniper a point in their 10th straight road game New York Islanders in the eighth spot, a team utes during the third period only. on the ice. They have three lines that can (6-0-1-3). To add to these streaks, the Ed- who can barely fend off the Buffalo Sabres Baaaaaaaaad, Baaaaaaaad Boys! score, at least two key players returning monton Oilers remain unbeaten in regu- down the stretch. All this, combined a loom- MEAN STREAK: The Dallas Stars ex- from injury, and one hell of a goalie. lation in 11 games (6-0-2-3) after beating ing lockout, will make these playoffs one to tended their franchise-record, home-un- remember. Nashville 5-4. So how far can they go? beaten streak to 17 games (13-0-4) with a STAR STUDDED: The Anaheim Mighty Could our boys be this year’s Might Ducks? 3-1 victory Saturday over St. Louis. The Every team in the East knows what the Ducks goaltender Jean-Sebastien Giguere Montreal Canadiens did last time they were Probably not, but coach Claude Julien has run is the longest in the NHL since the De- brought his team to a 8-6 win over the in the playoffs, knocking off the number-one turned this team into one that comes out to troit Red Wings went 19 games from Dec. Detroit Red Wings last weekend. He faced seed Boston Bruins with the help of a hot Jose play every night. The playoffs are about two 31, 2000 to April 7, 2001. a franchise-record 57 shots and tied a Theodore. Goaltending wins playoff games, things: hard work and good goaltending, two VIOLENT CONCLUSION: Buffalo Sabre’s things the Habs have in endless supply. This team record with 51 saves for a regular and it’s no secret that Theodore is one of the Daniel Briere, on being knocked out of is the time of year when you thank the season game. Giguere matched Mikhail top stoppers in the East. If he stays in form, Wednesday night’s game after being el- the Habs could be playing in late May. Their waiver wire Gods for guys like Pierre Shtalenkov, who stopped 51 of 53 shots bowed in the head by Atlanta’s Andy first round match up will either be against Dagenais, Francis Bouillon and Steve Bégin. on March 22, 1998. Boston, the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Ot- Sutton: “You can’t even skate anymore. The Habs have no decisions to make going COOL QUOTE: Florida coach John tawa Senators, the Toronto Maple Leafs or You have to look all around, for you don’t into the playoffs. They have strong lines, a Torchetti after the Panthers committed the Philadelphia Flyers. The Habs can beat know who’s coming at you. It’s ridiculous. defensive corps that gets better by the game 11 penalties in Saturday night’s 2-1 loss to any of these teams on a nightly basis, but a and a goalie than can steal a series if there They have no respect for players.” best of seven series can play out very differ- Buffalo: “If somebody has a recipe to stay are any of those left. My problem is deciding ent. If we play Boston or Ottawa, Theodore out of the box, please send it to me.” That's about it for this time. Sorry for the who gets my vote for “Comeback Player of should prevail and at least keep us in every BAD BOYS: Calgary Flames coach-general lack of cool facts last issue. I apologize for the Year”: Mike Ribeiro? Jose Theodore? game. Tampa Bay is an upstart team but manager Darryl Sutter and forward Sheldon Souray? I’ll let you know in May…

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