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Jonathan Tan Another thing that many transit Editor In Chief users don’t know is that in the [email protected] evening buses offer a request-a- stop service where a rider may Michelle Kuly request the driver to stop at some Managing Editor point along the bus route other [email protected] than the designated stop. While the presentation was A. P. (Ben) Benton very informative and geared News Editor toward a range of people, reporter [email protected] Claudine Gervais of the Herald Cheryl Gudz and Metro noted the uneven audi- Features Editor ence demographic. [email protected] “Women are still more con- cerned about personal safety,” Jeff Robson observed Gervais. “There were A&E Editor only about three guys in the audi- [email protected] ence. A guy wouldn’t think twice about walking to his car after Leighton Klassen class.” Sports Editor U of W Safewalk volunteer [email protected] Bilal Humayoon concurs. “On average three to four students use Stu Reid [our] service daily,” he said. Production Manager However, since he first started
[email protected] Photo: A. P. Benton working for Safewalk last September, a male student has yet Julie Horbal to use the service. “Males are just Listings Editor too brave,” chuckles Humayoon. [email protected] “I myself wouldn’t walk down Young Street alone and I live Chandra Mayor there!” Copy Editor Audience member Micheal Carlos, third year Bio-Psychology major believes that males do get Ted Turner Police Vet Teaches scared, they just hide it. Advertising Manager “I think being a guy gives [email protected] people a false sense of security. At night time, regardless of your gen- Scott deGroot Street Smarts der you have to watch your back Beat Reporter stick to it, and tell someone your switch, and Auto Theft CAT stick- all the time.” BY SARA LOFTSON usual path so if anything were to er all deter thieves from commit- “It’s just as important for males to take preventative meas- Kent Davies ast Wednesday, Darrel happen you can be tracked easier. ting auto theft. Kutchon said that Some of the safety tips even generally a thief is going to break ures because they can be assaulted Diversions Coordinator Kutchon, an eighteen year LWinnipeg Police Force vet- accounted for fashion. “Comfort into the car without the protective just as easily, especially if they are eran gave a noon-hour presenta- is key,” Kutchon said, offering tips device because it is less of a hassle caught by surprise,” said M.D.Cohen tion on Personal Safety and such as opting for non-restrictive or risk. Henderson. Diversions Coordinator Common Sense on Campus. clothing or jewellery, and wearing When asked about bicycle The U of W Safewalk pro- “We wanted to give a presen- running shoes to walk home which theft, Kutchon advised owners to gram provides students and staff a tation that explores what it means provide better traction in case of a get their bikes tagged. Any local security escort to their vehicles or Joe Myles to be part of this university com- need of a quick escape. He also police department should carry homes within a reasonable dis- Distribution Manager munity and the surrounding neigh- said that eliminating temptation engraving tools for placing serial tance of the university. Student bourhood,” explained Director of can be effective in preventing an identification numbers on person- Safewalkers are available to stu- Daniel Larson Student Housing and Life Matt attack. al property. dents from room 1C36 and oper- Guest Photo Editor Henderson in the opening “Keep the ‘bling bling’ out of Kutchon recommends that ate from Monday to Thursday, from 7:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. THIS WEEK’S CONTRIBUTORS remarks. sight,” he said, suggesting that public transportation users When it comes to campus rings be turned to the inside of the become aware of their surround- When the Safewalk program is safety Henderson, a former U of palm. Purses are also popular tar- ings too. not operating, Security Services Sheri Lamb, Ed Cheung, Sara Loftson, Kyle W history major, offers this gets because they are always asso- “Use well-lit, busy bus stops will provide the same services 24 Lamothe, Jeanne Fronda, Dan Huyghebaert, advice: “Don’t walk alone or ciated with money and valuables. to retain a level of visibility.” hours a day on request. Sarah Amyot, Chris Greenaway, James down back alleys. All the recent A fanny pack or waist belt Paskaruk, Caitin Brown, Jacob Serebrin, Ginny incidents that have occurred with might be a safer alternative. Collins, Nina Fielding, Nathanial Kaplan, Molly students and staff have been when However, if it is neces- FEEL a “CHEMISTRY” McCracken, Jesse Matas, Julie Horbal, Dave it’s dark and people are alone.” sary to carry a purse, wrap Law, Christine Esselmont, Jeremy Strub, Vika At the beginning of every aca- the strap around the purse with SCIENCE? Ivanenkova, Danene Goulet, Mike Pyl demic year the U of W’s and carry it underarm like a Cover Photo : Lex Dyer Department of Student Housing football, instead of placing If you have a strong science background, and the the strap across the chest The Uniter is the official student newspaper of the University of offers an orientation session to its desire to make amazing discoveries... Winnipeg and is published by the University of Winnipeg new residents in order to foster because. If a predator Students' Association. The Uniter is editorially autonomous and familiarity with the campus and attacks, you are dependent the opinions expressed within do not necessarily reflect those of MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES the UWSA. The Uniter is a member of the Canadian University the surrounding neighbourhood. on the strap to break in Press and Campus Plus Media Services. Submission of articles, For the first time last week order to become free. could be your ticket to an incredible career! letters, photos and graphics are welcome. Articles should be sub- Henderson decided to open up the Kutchon also provided use- mitted in text or Microsoft Word format to [email protected]. Medical Laboratory Sciences provides the academic Deadline for submissions is noon Friday (contact the section's edi- forum to the greater university ful safety tips for students tor for more information). Deadline for advertisements is noon community. and staff who drive to foundation and the hands-on experience necessary Friday, six days prior to publication. The Uniter reserves the right “We thought, ‘why are we just school. to excel in all types of laboratory work. to refuse to print submitted material. The Uniter will not print sub- missions that are homophobic, misogynistic, racist or libelous. We offering this information to stu- “When walking to your also reserve the right to edit for length or style. vehicle have car keys in dent residents when there are thou- From diagnostic investigation in medical labs hand. Walk around your sands of other students on campus to forensic work with law enforcement agencies, Contact Us who could benefit?’” Henderson vehicle to make sure that the choices are endless and THE INDUSTRY NEEDS YOU! General Inquiries: 204.786.9790 said. Kutchon spoke about pedes- no one is lurking about [or Advertising: 204.786.9779 trian safety, encouraging the use of inside]. When inside, lock • 24 credits of post-secondary education, including: General your car doors.” Chemistry (3 credits), Anatomy & Physiology (6 credits), Biology (6 credits), Editors: 204.786.9497 a buddy system. “Find a classmate to walk with In order to avoid your Statistics (3 credits), Communictions (3 credits), and either Fax: 204.783.7080 to your vehicle or bus stop after a car from being a target of Intro. to Organic Chemistry or Intro. to Physical Chemistry (3 credits) • Email: [email protected] night course. Not only will it act as theft, it helps to park in • Two -year Diploma program • September Entry • a form of protection but it is also a well-lit areas. It is impor- • Immediate Career Opportunities • The Uniter great way to meet new people…. tant to keep the interior •Jobs available in urban and rural areas • Room ORM14 Predators usually look for loners clean and empty of all per- and tend to avoid people in groups sonal items and papers with Please call Gillian @ 204-632-2009 for more information. University of Winnipeg or pairs.” personal information out of 515 Portage Avenue If for some reason you have to the vehicle. Anti-theft Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9 walk alone, Kutchon offered a few devices such as the steering precautions—plan a safe route, wheel lock, alarm, ignition march 4, 2004 page 3
the uniter news Landmine Awareness Week to Explode on Campus on a local level. There has to be Exhibit called Unsilenced will be held huge barrier to development. Aid prevents the use, transfer, stockpiling, BY SCOTT DE GROOT awareness about what’s happening on at the Fleet Galleries in the exchange workers and aid agencies have said and production of anti-personnel hey lie in wait long after wars an international level, but action has to from March 1st- 6th. Work by local that their work in these areas has been Landmines. The treaty was spearhead- have been fought. They kill, happen at a local level.” Manitoba artists on war, refugees, and limited because land mines restricted ed by then Foreign Affairs Minister Tmaim, and injure indiscrimi- Canadian Landmine Awareness landmine survivors will be showcased. their access. They litter roads and Lloyd Axworthy, who will take over as nately. They are responsible for nearly Week, observed from March 1st - 7th, Also at the U of W, the Menno- fields. This is a very important inter- U of W president this June. As a result 20,000 casualties per year. They are is a truly national initiative. From Simons Students’ Association will national issue to address.” of his efforts, Axworthy was nominat- called landmines, and they affect the Victoria to St. John’s there are over be running a “landmine awareness However, Neudorf was not alone ed for a noble peace that year. lives of millions in ninety countries seventy activities planned in cities booth,” on the 3rd floor of in his efforts. U of W Students were The Canadian government also around the globe. But for most across Canada. CLAW focuses on Centennial Hall from March 2nd - well represented on the CLAW volun- created the Canada Landmine Fund in Canadians, a world where the adage communicating to the Canadian public 5th. Carrot seeds will be sold as part teer committee. Brie Henderson was 1997, which contributed 100 million “watch your step” has a literal urgency that landmines are having a drastic of an international initiative to sup- one of these. She believes that students dollars to researching new de-mining is hard to imagine. effect on the standard of living in port farmers unable to harvest due to in Canada and around the world need technologies, helping landmine vic- Due to its distant setting, the chal- countries around the world. presence of landmines. to take decisive action on landmines tims, and purchasing landmine dogs lenge of landmines often seems insur- On Friday, March 5th at the U of Although CLAW is sponsored by by pressuring governments for change. over a five-year term. While money mountable and beyond our reach. But W, a play called BOOM will be fea- the national organization Mines Action “We are working to get an eventu- was promised for another five-year according to Paul Neudorf, Manitoba’s tured in Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall at Canada, events are organized and al global ban on landmines, ” said term that began 2003, its total value Youth Landmine Ambassador, the fight 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. devised at the regional level. As Henderson. “Knowing the actual was reduced to 70 million dollars, and against landmines is being waged right The play follows an evolving friend- Manitoba’s Youth Landmine impact they have on people in devel- there is a possibility that this money here in Winnipeg, and there are tangi- ship between a Croatian landmine Ambassador, Neudorf, a recent U of oping countries made we want to get could be further reduced in the future. ble ways for students to get involved. victim and a Canadian youth. So far, W Conflict Resolution graduate, was involved. Landmines destroy commu- “There is a real chance that after “For Canadian Landmine there is considerable interest in the responsible for organizing events nities. We need to pressure govern- the next five years [the federal govern- Awareness Week (CLAW) this year event—the first two showings are around the city. He is a passionate ments that this issue is an important ment] might stop this program or dras- we are raising money at the U of W for almost sold out. Tickets cost three advocate for events like CLAW. one and we want a world wide ban.” tically cut funding,” said Neudorf. landmine survivors in northern dollars for students and all proceeds “Landmine survivors really don’t Canada signed the Ottawa Treaty, “We need to encourage them to either Uganda,” said Neudorf. “This makes go towards charitable causes. have very much assistance,” he said. an international Convention to Ban maintain funding levels or contribute CLAW very palpable and accessible The second event, an Art and Photo “Land mines around the world are a Anti-Personnel Mines in 1997, which more.”
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2009. UWSA General Coordinator, cannot of the UWSA as a good reason to The UWSA’s bid rests on two sim- confirm that the cost of a failed effort launch the bid. ple yet significant principles: “for stu- would not be passed on to students. With the UWSA elections dents, by students,” and “community.” “Realistically speaking there is approaching, the food services issue A diverse menu, including vegan and some risk to this,” said Aasland. “I has an increased resonance. It was one vegetarian options, and an environ- don’t want to say we won’t lose money of sitting President Minaker’s main mentally responsible business plan are because anything can happen.” And campaign promises in 2003, and he also key objectives. James Patterson, a UWSA volunteer admits the issue’s importance to the In tangible terms, the “for students who has been involved in constructing completion of his mandate. by students” principle would see food the mechanics of the bid, admits “there “This was an issue that I campaigned “It’s time for [Aramark] to leave,” services run as a non-profit coopera- is significant capital costs that we will hard on last year. This was an issue I BY SCOTT DE GROOT said UWSA president Chris Minaker. tive, with students responsible for day have to incur.” promised I was going to look into,” he of W students have some “Students, staff, and faculty at the to day operations – although the exact However, Aasland believes the risk is said. “I would love to see this go things in common with prison University of Winnipeg have details of this have not been worked small, due to the UWSA’s non-profit through. I believe that we can do Uinmates. Both spend long, gru- expressed a great deal of dissatisfac- out. The “community” principle would business plan and extensive collabora- things better when we work together as eling hours in their respective institu- tion with the way Aramark handles see the U of W “reach out to tion with seasoned business groups. opposed to contracting out. We have tions, both face overcrowding, and at food services at the U of W. This was a Winnipeg’s downtown.” Ideas are “The way food services is run cur- the knowledge and the know-how to the end of their term, both face uncer- big issue on campus last year, and it being floated for weekly cafeteria spe- rently, after all the operating costs do this in house. I would love to see tain future prospects. But one surpris- continues to be a big issue on Campus cials featuring local restaurants such as have been paid the profits leave the the UWSA win this contract.” ing similarity is that both chow-down this year. I think that students are fed Taste of India, Pyramid Falafel, or campus. But if we ran it as a not-for- But whether the UWSA wins the on food prepared by the same compa- up.” Mondragon, as well as cooking classes profit entity, that profit margin contract or not, Minaker believes the ny. Until recently, however, not much offered to nearby residents. becomes our cushion. We have also public profile of the debate on food However, if the UWSA has its could be done; Aramark’s exclusive “We want to keep this initiative talked with lots of organizations and services will have had a positive way, big changes are coming to what’s contract with the U of W has been in local and throw open the doors of this businesses, and they have provided effect. He invites students to get cooking on campus. The multi-nation- place for the past five years. But a win- university,” said Minaker. insights.” involved in the process by contact- al Aramark Corporation currently dow of opportunity has just opened – “Community is one of the most impor- President Minaker is fully confi- ing the UWSA to give their input. enjoys a monopoly on all food served the contract comes up for renewal this tant aspects of our bid.” dent in the ability of the UWSA to Tell the Uniter what you think: at the U of W. It’s a company famous September. As a result, the UWSA has The bid, however, does not escape tackle the challenge. Do we want Prison Food and stick for its efficiency and cookie-cutter undertaken negotiations with the U of concern. For one, there is an element “We are more than competent in with Aramark or stage a Jail Break business model, and serves prisons and W administration and entered a bid to of uncertainty in starting up any busi- terms of grilling chicken and grilling and support the UWSA food servic- hospitals around the world. It’s also take over food services. If successful, ness, and the UWSA does not have french-fries,” he said. “I mean, it’s es independence bid? Send your famous for its poor quality, and poor the UWSA would become responsible prior experience in this area. really not that hard.” Minaker also response to tasting culinary options. for providing all food on campus until Moreover, Kerniel Aasland, the points to the excellent financial shape [email protected] page 4 march 4, 2004
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the uniter Editorial Martin wants Bush for Deputy Prime Minister New Canada-U.S. Relations Blueprint Calls for further Policy Co-ordination with the White House
joint coastal patrols, planning joint World Trade Organization (WTO) This is crucial because the blueprint contrast, Statistics Canada has suggest- JONATHAN responses to bio-terrorism and other efforts to reach a deal to allow African calls for cooperation based on the areas ed that decriminalizing small amounts TAN security policies, but they also include countries access to cheaper generic in which the White House can act of marijuana would free up thousands Editor In Chief economic areas such as pharmaceuti- copies of AIDS drugs. At the behest of alone, without the approval of of hours of police are sources that cal oversight, food safety standards the pharmaceutical lobby, the Congress, which is sometimes seen as could be spent pursuing more serious s Paul Martin’s and e-commerce regulation. Americans blocked the deal from protectionist. The consequences of har- crimes. Canadians strongly support this Anew Liberal While there would certainly be going through, leaving millions of monizing policies with the U.S. will kind of change but police officials con- government stumbles through its logistical benefits from harmonizing African AIDS patients without access most likely be us adopting their poli- tinue to take an American style hard- first weeks in office, reeling from the regulatory policies on both sides of the to treatments. In Canada, pharmaceuti- cies, rather than the opposite, some- line approach to drug enforcement. sponsorship scandal, a new cabinet 49th parallel, allowing products in cer- cal companies already fund around 80 thing that could leave Canadians with Any efforts that Prime Minister committee appears poised to again tain sectors to move freely across the per cent of the costs of the drug policies that sharply conflict with their Martin directs at further cooperation concentrate power at the upper lev- border even under conditions of elevat- approval process at Health Canada, it’s political and social values. with the current White House adminis- els of government, only this time it’s ed security, serious consideration must possible that with policy harmoniza- A recently released Statistics tration are also likely to be received in the White House instead of the be given to the potential negative tion pharmaceutical companies would Canada report helps highlight one area with suspicion in Canada. Canadians, PMO. Chaired by Prime Minister impacts of harmonization. only have to go through one approval where Canadian policy has followed like many of their American counter- Martin himself, the Canada-U.S. Particularly alarming is the pos- process for both countries. their American counterparts at a detri- parts, detest the Bush administration. Relations Committee is looking at sible inclusion of pharmaceutical over- Food safety standards is another ment to the country. The report high- Bush’s blind militancy, and general ways to further integrate Canadian sight and food safety standards as eco- area where harmonization would have lights drug use in Canada and shows overall incompetence and corruption, economic and security policies with nomic areas for further harmonization. questionable benefits. The recent Mad that drug-related crime is at a 20 year have most Canadians praying for a those of the Americans. Improving Pharmaceutical oversight is quite dif- Cow crisis and the ongoing global high. However, the results of the report Democratic victory in the fall presiden- relations with the U.S. is a key area ferent in both countries, in the U.S. efforts to combat avian flu demon- are seen as a reflection of increased tial elections. A recently leaked in which Martin hopes to distinguish pharmaceutical companies are allowed strate the increasing insecurity of the policing rather than increased overall Pentagon report on Climate Change himself from Jean Chretien’s regime, to advertise their products, something food supply. Having harmonized food drug use. Most of the cases are mari- has confirmed that the administration whose opposition to the U.S. on the that is driving the costs of prescription safety standards could prevent Canada juana related, with the overwhelming has been highly selective in the scien- War on Iraq has caused friction drugs through the roof, as patients from requiring labels for GMOs, majority being simple possession tific reports it has been releasing, using between the two countries. demand the brand new ‘little purple something an overwhelming amount cases. Canada has been looking at re- only the ones that justify its policies The proposed changes will not pill’ instead of opting for cheaper of Canadians support, or imposing examining its marijuana legislation for and suppressing the rest. Americans take effect until after a federal elec- generic drugs. The consequences of other requirements on food producers over a year but has been faced with didn’t elect and don’t deserve that kind tion, expected in the spring, meaning extending similar rights to the pharma- and distributors that the U.S. does not criticism and warnings of border clo- of government and Canadians certainly Canadian voters will have a chance to ceutical industry in Canada could be to deem necessary. sures from American officials. The don’t want it for themselves. evaluate the proposals before they increase the burden on the Canadian Herein lies the essential dilem- Americans invented the War on Drugs, Improving relations with the take hold. Seeking to minimize the Medicare system, which is already ma, while it is clear that Canada stands and despite its utter ineffectiveness at U.S. is important, but surrendering pol- amount of trade disruption between struggling with rapidly rising drug to benefit from a close and friendly addressing drug use, and the violent icy control over key domestic and for- the two countries, the blueprint lays costs. The pharmaceutical industry is relationship with our American neigh- results of its implementation in eign policy areas to secure it is too high out a number of sectors where further one of the most profitable in the world, bours, it is also clear that in many cases America and in source countries in a price to pay. Prime Minister Martin co-ordination could occur. These and its lobby group in Washington is Canadian interests figure less promi- South, they continue their militant would be wise to concentrate on a include the formation of a North among the most powerful, something nently than many American domestic efforts, now seeking to equate the War strong domestic platform before he American energy strategy, increasing demonstrated by their ability derail interest groups in the White House. on Drugs with the War on Terror. By starts handing it over to Bush. page 6 march 4, 2004
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The UWSA general elections are upon us. Voting takes place March 15-18th, 2004 by the Second Floor Escalators. An All-Candidates debate will take place in Riddell Cafeteria on March 10 at 12:30pm. There are no acclamations- candidates who are running unopposed must receive more ‘Yes’ votes than ‘No’ votes. Here are the candidates by Position sought:
PRESIDENT on projects they initiate through the Booth, and has given me a sense of should establish a debating club and Pressure will be sustained on use of an open budget process. We belonging – I feel at home at the consider a mock parliament. My provincial government for increased Sarah Amyot want all students to feel welcome in University of Winnipeg. This com- familiarity with the UWSA, partici- access to post-secondary education. Hi, I’m Sarah Amyot, your can- the Bulman Student Centre and to munity has been as much a part of pation in student groups, and per- It is a right and the provincial gov- didate for President in this year’s get involved with one (or more!) of my university experience as all the sonal drive make me well positioned ernment will hear from us. UWSA election. I strongly believe the many student groups on campus. papers I’ve written, and has also to get things done. As such, I ask for So, between March 15th to 18th that the best way to create change is Please email us with any questions, been a conducive environment in your support during voting week. Vote for me, Ewald Friesen for Arts by starting with where you are- and comments or suggestions at: rosand- which to write these papers. By run- Director. I will see you in the halls. the U of W is where I want to be. My [email protected] On March ning for VPA I’m striving to extend John Forrest years here have been memorable 15- 18 VOTE YES to Roselyn and this supportive environment. Hi, my name is John Forrest. I CANADIAN FEDERATION OF ones, and I am committed to ensur- Caitlin for VPSS! Everyone should be able to feel at am finishing my first year of univer- STUDENTS LIAISON ing that this institution can provide home on campus, to feel their voices sity and I look forward to my second many more positive experiences for are heard, and to know the resources year of studying at the University of Matthew Gagne students like you and me. I believe VICE-PRESIDENT available to them. Winnipeg. Hi! My that my student and community ADVOCATE Through the Info Booth I have I graduated from high school name is involvement makes me the best can- learned the best way to support other last year and I have been impressed Mathew didate for president: Joey Jakob students – listening to them. I have with the U of W, I have met many Gagné and • Arts Director on the UWSA Board Hello everyone! Well, it’s that many ideas of how we can create a friendly people and made many new I am the of Directors (2003/04)-served on time of year again - election time for more positive environment, but friends. Candidate Finance, By-laws and Policy and your UWSA representatives. I’m mostly I’d like to hear your I am interested in current affairs. for The Food Services Committees; Joey Jakob, and I want to be your thoughts. I’m eager to talk with you, I often read the Winnipeg Free Canadian • Working with other students to Vice President Advocate. Here are and can be found wearing a grey Press, The Uniter, watch the Federation develop the plan for student run the top five reasons to “Vote JJ for hoodie, or at [email protected]. National and periodically read the of food services on campus; VPA”: Check out a poster to read some Globe and Mail. Student’s • I am an active member of the 5) I have strong involvement in ideas myself and other students I am studying Canadian Politics, Liaison Director for the Year 2004- Women’s Centre, New WAVES and many areas of student life, such as have, and chat with me about your Macro Economics, Social Science 2005 for the Board of Directors of the WSSA- participation in which co-hosting, and producing The Beat ideas. Together we can make the Academic Writing, Calculus and the University of Winnipeg’s has given me the opportunity to and Say it Sista! on CKUW 95.9 University a home for everyone, and Foundations of Physics. My career Student Association. I am currently organize many campus and commu- FM, contributing to Juice - a cre- from March 15-18 we can take ambition is to be a lawyer. I am a second year sociology major and nity events; ative writing journal, and being an another step towards a positive liv- undecided as to whether I want to in the future hope to receive a mas- • I am a co-host of Say it Sista!, a active member of the Women’s ing and learning environment. work with family law or be a consti- ter’s degree. In addition, I am cur- weekly feminist news program on Centre; tutional lawyer. rently a Student Senator on the CKUW 95.9 FM, and a contributor 4) I have extensive experience with Yours, In my spare time I like to get University of Winnipeg Senate. As a to the Uniter. planning political action events and Kevin Schachter together with friends and go to Senator, my job is to represent the My primary goals as president have been a key organizer of Buy movie theaters or talk. My interests voice of the students on such issues will be to: Nothing Day, the International Day include playing golf in the summer, as academic misconducts and aca- • Encourage student participation in for Eliminating Racism, ARTS DIRECTOR snowboarding and keeping in touch demic standards. Lastly, in January all aspects of university life- your International Women’s Day, Leap Daniel Blaikie with friends in Guatemala. I am also 2004 at the Annual General Meeting president should be someone who Day and Sugar and Splice: A Film interested in politics. I am a member Hello, my of the Provincial Executive of CFS, will listen to your ideas and help you Festival; of the Manitoba Youth Parliament, I name is I was elected as the Lesbian, Gay, to make them happen; 3) I am approachable, compassion- will be attending the Western Daniel Bisexual, Transgender, Two- • Advocate strongly for student ate and an attentive listener. My Canada Youth Parliament this May Blaikie and Spirited, Queer Commissioner for rights, on campus, locally and experience as a Teaching Assistant long weekend and I have applied to I am seek- the year 2004-2005. As CFS nationally; in Film Studies and Sociology has Oxfam’s International Youth ing a direc- Liaison, I will ensure the effective • Support and complete student ini- prepared me to work with students Parliament. and successful implementation of tiatives such as the campus one-on-one; torship on the UWSA CFS Campaigns, and I will be a Sustainability Assessment. 2) I will provide you, the students, Ewald Friesen strong voice for greater access to with better access to your UWSA board. I like can- My name is post-secondary education, and lower Feel free to contact me with any elected representatives by having, Ewald tuition. I look forward to the oppor- questions at: [email protected] . for example, an “Ask the UWSA” dlelight dinners, long walks on the beach, Friesen and tunity to work with other CFS March 15-18 VOTE YES for Sarah section in The Uniter. I am hon- Locals on behalf of students! Amyot 1) I will be a strong advocate for stu- and for the institutions that represent me in political society to adopt the oured to be dents’ rights by working on anti- running for COMMUNITY LIAISON poverty initiatives, helping students most effective strategies available in VICE-PRESIDENT accomplishing their objectives. Arts direc- with student loan problems, appeals, Kate Sjoberg STUDENT SERVICES As Arts Director, I would like to tor for the and working with student groups on 2004-2005 As Community Liaison Director I campaigns that are important to work toward changing the CFS Day Caitlin Brown/ Roselyn Nkhata year. I am a will work to strengthen ties between them (and you!). of Action. Many students around the (Co-directorship) university support lower tuition, but fourth year UWSA student groups and the Please contact me with any honours Politics student. I intend to Spence Street neighbourhood. Hello folks! We are Roselyn questions at: [email protected]. do not like the tone and narrow Nkhata and Caitlin Brown. Ros’ is a focus of that campaign. The CFS has connect the University of Winnipeg Accordingly, my slogan for this March 15-18 vote Joey Jakob for Students’ Association with the var- campaign is “Taking Initiative”. I 3rd year International Development Vice President Advocate. good policies that never reach the Studies and Geography student from ears of its membership. By pushing ied and vibrant Arts students’ associ- plan to fulfill this goal by helping Little in stature…BIG on ations here on campus. As Arts student groups make connections to Malawi. Caitlin is a 3rd year Film Action! those policies to the fore of next Making and Women’s Studies stu- year’s campaign, I believe the director, my capacity to do this is the community, and to promote the dramatically increased. I will be University of Winnipeg as a neigh- dent from good ol’ Winnipeg! Kevin Schachter UWSA can make the Day relevant Together we are running for co- to students, and attractive to the your advocate and arts students will bourhood resource for residents and Hi, I’m VPSS. Roselyn’s experience as an community at large. have a strong voice on the board of students! Kevin International student and Caitlin’s Dynamic UWSA political strate- directors of the UWSA. My participation at CKUW Schachter, work in campus media will help us gy needs strong leadership from the I will be listening to what you 95.9FM has given me the opportuni- and I’m bring new energy and more diversi- executive. Under the current board have to say. What are the issues we ty to connect with many local organ- running for ty to the UWSA. As co- VPSS we structure, much of the executive’s Arts students face? If you have rau- izations and student groups, V ice- will give students more opportuni- time is swallowed up in administra- cous roommates who won’t give enabling them to have their voices President ties to get involved in many aspects tive duties. This is why we should you a moment’s peace, together we heard in the greater Winnipeg area. Advocate. of student life through student led consider board reform. We might can create study areas at school dur- With your help I will, as Community In my three initiatives and events. reduce the executive’s burden by ing exams. If at home Internet may Liaison Director, continue this com- years here We will work to increase the vis- giving staff more autonomy in deci- be another financial burden you mitment to community and student I’ve ibility of, and participation in the sion making, or making director- don’t need, lets work at extending issues. become increasingly involved in over 50 student groups on campus, ships part-time, paid positions while hours at “Uplink”. Tired of chicken One of the key programs I will campus life, and the UWSA has by promoting events through the use reducing their number. Whatever the fingers and fries with dire coffee? work on in this capacity is an after- been a large part of this involve- of tables in the Atrium, campus outcome, I believe students only Together we can develop alterna- school program for neighbourhood ment. It has been a safe community media, and by encouraging groups have to gain from an open dialogue tives to food services. If your youth, facilitated on each occasion in which I’m comfortable express- to work together. We will also con- on board reform. monthly budget includes a parking by a different campus student group ing myself, and has led me to meet tinue to support student groups by I also believe campus life should ticket fund, the City of Winnipeg and run in the Bulman Centre. My many like-minded students. It has giving them the opportunity to work be fun and engaging. The UofW needs to hear about it. responsibilities in this position also been my employer via the Info I endorse the Day of Action! include assisting with the UWSA march 4, 2004 page 7
the uniter elections food bank and other anti- poverty Students not living at home face SCIENCE DIRECTOR in organizing and executing these journalism and publishing; initiatives at the university, as well more then twice the costs that stu- events and if reelected I will contin- • Outreach through speaker’s series, as supporting the WUSC refugee dents living at home do. This is a Drew Hawranik ue to help put the pressure on the expanded recruitment and alumni program. These are all initiatives major roadblock for rural students. No profile submitted. government to maintain a reason- initiatives; that I strongly believe in, and to Living subsidies, or exemptions on able level of access by keeping • Investment in capital equipment which I am committed. taxes for student housing may be Tammy Lavy tuition within the range of afford- and a web presence; Please contact me at solutions and I will bring these and a Hi all! I’m ability for my constituents. Part- • Build a subscriber base and classi- [email protected] for more variety of other ideas to the debate. T ammy time and mature students need that fied as base, new feature supple- information about me, and my plat- The Director of Student Living Lavy, a access most of all as they face ments and a journalist’s resource form. March 15- 18: Vote Kate should also be a resource person for second- daunting financial hurtles that deter fund; Sjoberg for Community Liaison! students looking for information year stu- them from seeking higher education • Paid positions to carry out these about independent living. dent here at and a higher standard of living. initiatives; Daniel Voth I am also very interested in a theMany have families to support on • Explore other sources of revenue; Local poli- new relationship for the UWSA University limited incomes and are risking • Implement an annual, public eval- tics are the within the CFS. The status quo must ofmuch to return to school, particular- uation process; best be challenged, and new strategies Winnipeg. ly those that are single parents seek- avenue to must be developed while still main- I’m ing a better life for their children. The goal of these initiatives is to enact taining the principle of universal running in the elections to represent They deserve our support. Soon a build The Uniter’s capacity for change access. This university can and and work for the UWSA as Science plan I have had in mind will come to independence from the UWSA. that is should take a lead role in the CFS. Director. fruition. I intend start a shopping meaning- That being said, the UWSA Although I may be a self-pro- shuttle program this year that will YES committee: ful to the itself should also explore changes to claimed Science “nerd,” I am pursu- assist students that do not have vehi- With this referendum we are asking members its structure while maintaining and ing degrees in both the faculties of cles. I will also lobby for the UWSA you to invest in the long-term viabil- of the possibly increasing its services and Science (Biochemistry) and Arts to provide a family discount if we ity of the newspaper. Currently, the community. The UWSA is poised to role in the lives of UW students. An (Developmental Studies). I currently win the bid for food services on Uniter is completely dependent on be a leader for our community's open debate on these issues can only sit on boards of several community campus. Providing a nutritious, the University of Winnipeg revitalisation. The West End needs benefit the UWSA. not-for-profit groups such as inexpensive meal for a family may Students’ Association (UWSA) for leadership to network with health Folklorama, and volunteer regularly mean all the difference. it’s budget, but there is no guaran- and social service providers and ENVIRONMENTAL at Victoria General Hospital. I am an teed level of funding for the paper. business groups to help in alleviat- ETHICS DIRECTOR active member of the UW Jewish Tony Rodrigues ing much of the poverty and poverty Students’ Association and recently No profile submitted. So, why invest in the Uniter? driven life styles in our neighbour- Sheila Atchinson participated in a student committee hoods. I believe that I can provide No profile submitted. about Food Services at the STATUS OF • With a student levy we can do the that leadership. University. I have regularly attended WOMEN DIRECTOR long-term planning necessary to I have three main goals that I Michelle Hamilton UWSA board meetings, have served provide adequate training opportuni- ties for volunteers and staff. Better would like to achieve if elected. Majors: Politics and Urban Studies on the Elections Committee, have Ginger Boyer training opportunities means First, to change the image of young The main duty of the volunteered at the Day of Action, No profile submitted. improved content and on-the-job people in our community from being Environmental Ethics Director is to and am currently a student-at-large training for students. based upon negative stereotypes, to make certain that environmental on the Executive Review RECREATION AND one based on our ability to give back concerns are represented at the Committee. ATHLETICS DIRECTOR • With short-term support directly to the community. Second, I would Board of Directors. This entails Significant work has been from students and from the UWSA like to work with community groups ensuring that new policies are adopt- accomplished by the UWSA these Patricia Tomczyk we can build a growth fund that and local businesses to implement ed with the environment as a chief past years, and as Science Director, I Did you won’t be eaten up by printing costs other CFS policy like addressing consideration as well as revising plan to address the following con- know that and daily operations, but will enable loan repayment schemes, rather than present practices so that they are cerns: your stu- us to explore expanded sources of focusing only on tuition. Finally, I more environmentally sound. The • INCREASED ENROLLMENT – dent card revenue. That means in the end, we want more UWSA participation on Environmental Ethics director shall Increased enrollment + limited lab gets you take less money from students. After community efforts to clean and also liaise with and support the sections + few spring Science cours- FREE this initial short-term investment, beautify the community, provide aid activities undertaken by the es = difficulty for Science students access to we will ask for a proportional reduc- to sex trade workers, and outreach to EcoMAFIA. While the central role trying to get into the classes that thetion in UWSA student fees to ease the homeless. of the Environmental Ethics they want and need. I have spent 16 of my 19 years • LAB EQUIPMENT – Vital for Duckworth the strain on students’ wallets. Director has traditionally been to act Center as a resident of Wolseley, I graduat- as a spokesperson for ecological successful labs…and should be a top gymnasi- • The overall goal of the proposed ed from Daniel McIntyre Collegiate, issues related to the UWSA, I hope priority for capital spending of the um, track, racquetball, squash, and funding levy is to help The Uniter a high school in the heart of the West to extend the scope of interest so UW Foundation. handball courts, as well as the sauna become independent from the End. Most of my high school life that it represents the campus at • FOOD – Support UWSA initiative and showers?! My name is Patricia UWSA. Put simply, government was devoted to enriching the com- large. Through my involvement with to provide better, healthier, and more Tomczyk and I am running for shouldn’t be in the business of munity through work on the West the Eco-Mafia I have been working affordable food alternatives. Recreational and Athletics Director. media – it’s hard to question student End Development Corporation, on a pilot project termed the And who doesn’t want a little fun? I I am currently finishing my third government when negative press chairing the Youth in Philanthropy Campus Sustainability Assessment plan to: year of the integrated education pro- might result in funding reductions or committee, and through a media Framework that is seeking to con- • PARTY – establish improved rela- gram, with a major in kinesiology. I elimination. With external funding, campaign addressing the issue of duct a comprehensive audit of tions among the Science depart- am a coordinator of the University our coverage of the UWSA and how teen pregnancy. I know the West University of Winnipeg’s long-term ments and bring back the Science of Winnipeg Cheerleading Team, it spends your dollars will be much End, I know the community, and I sustainability. As Environmental Social (open to all students, of and have been cheering on the more objective. A free press is the know UofW students can make a Ethics Director I will collaborate course)! Wesmen for two seasons. Come best press, in this and every case. difference. with faculty, students, and student Vote TAMMY for SCIENCE check out the CIS Women’s Vote “YES!” to The Uniter groups while taking an active role in DIRECTOR, your resident QT . National Championships March 12- Referendum. DIRECTOR OF bringing the CSAF into effect. 14. I have some exciting ideas to STUDENT LIVING Beyond this, I hope to work with the PART-TIME/ MATURE promote physical activity at the uni- Executive Directors to ensure that STUDENTS DIRECTOR versity. One idea for next year is to Ben Wickstrom the winning bidder for the new con- close off Spence Street for a day and Hello, I am tract with Food Services on campus Anthony Hart have simultaneous pick-up games of Ben will be environmentally responsible This year I street hockey, and have some local Wickstrom with respect to both packaging and would like bands play. Please vote March 15- and I am food selection. As Environmental to focus on 18, 2004. Re-elect Patricia Tomczyk running for Ethics Director I will promote eco- two ele- for Recreational & Athletics the posi- logically friendly waste manage- ments of Director. Thank you for your tion of ment practices and will encourage university support! Director of participation in the recycling and life that Student vermicomposting programs. I take most effect The Uniter Student Living. this opportunity very seriously and part-time This is a have a lot of enthusiasm and passion Levy Referendum and mature new position to the UWSA Board of for environmental issues. The Question: students, Directors. I am asking you to vote Do you support a $4 per stu- the issues of access and lifestyle. Yes for me in the upcoming election. dent per year levy, indexed to This year the UWSA in conjunction As the first Director of Student LGBT* DIRECTOR inflation for The Uniter? The with CFS held two key events that Living the future role of this posi- Craig Ross levy will be placed in a Uniter highlighted the issue of access: the tion in many ways will be defined No profile submitted. Growth Fund, which will not be Day of Action and the Tuition by my actions over the next year. consumed by the current operat- Referendum were great successes The Director of Student Living is to INTERNATIONAL ing budget, but will be used to but as we know the Government of advocate for students on the costs of further the following goals: STUDENTS DIRECTOR Manitoba has yet to extend the university education, particular tuition freeze into the future. As this attention being placed on the costs Rod Beilfuss • Increase the Uniter’s capacity years Part-Time/Mature Student’s for students living independently. to train interested students in No profile submitted. Director I was very much involved page 8 march 4, 2004
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Time: 4:01 Place: Manitoba. Female: Nipple tassels are in good in a bur- lesque sense but not the best for wearing around the house.
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Male: When you grow- ing up did you have any imaginary friends? Female: No. Male 2: Why? They did- n’t like you? Tales From a Time: 2:34 Place: Manitoba Muirite Male: I want to make a BY M.D. COHEN & KENT DAVIES time machine? Male2: Why? Male: To correct all my sexual mistakes of course. Male2: Couldn’t you stop wars and stuff? Male: No. It’s just for sex. Male3: Can you go back in time and have sex with your self? Male: That might rip the time space continuum. Male3: Well if I’m going to have my first homosexual experience Insert Joke here I’d rather have it with myself.
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PETS & PEOPLE Raw Food Diet Catches On with Pets Increases Health Benefits for Dogs
BY MATEA TUHTAR feed my dog BARF. Yep. Every night after a hard day’s work of Ilounging around, barking at the neighbours and sniffing every garbage can on the street, my dog settles down for a nice big bowl of raw meat and veg- gies. BARF is a synonym for “Bones And Raw Food” and this type of diet is becoming popular in Manitoba as an increasing number of people are switch- ing to a more natural method of feeding their animals. Christine Kaskiw is one of these people. She owns, shows, and trains three German Shepherds, one of which is a puppy. She has been feeding her dogs the raw food diet for almost ten months now. “I’ve definitely noticed a big differ- ence since switching to raw,” she says. “Their coats are thick and shiny, their teeth are clean, and there’s a lot less shedding. Their health is just better overall.” The raw food diet consists of raw meat - usually chicken, turkey, beef and lamb, though some people feed rabbit and even bison - and a mixture of raw vegetables. For dogs that have had problems with allergies and are doing poorly on kibble, the raw food diet can Photo: Matea Tuhtar be a life saver. The most common dietary allergen in dogs is grain which they cannot digest properly. Since all dog food kibble contains some kind of grain, feeding BARF helps to eliminate this ingredient One of Christine’s dogs has had necks or a nice raw beef bone to gnaw clean up and when you own three big help out with this problem.” plement such as Seameal which is a problems with kibble dog food in the on. “The dogs gather around the dogs you need all the help you can get.” If feeding your dog raw meat turns mixture of sea vegetation, provides past and since being put on the raw food kitchen when it’s time to eat.” Christine More and more people are switch- your stomach, you’re not alone. “I used extra vitamins and minerals to the diet.” diet her condition has changed dramati- says, “They love the food and polish off ing over to this natural way of feeding to be scared of salmonella,” says Christine agrees with supplementa- cally. “I’ve noticed when she went into their bowls every time.” Christine also and retailers are listening. There are Christine, “but their digestive tracks are tion. “I provide my dogs Vitamin C and heat this season she didn’t blow a lot of noticed a surprising effect of the diet already a few pet stores in the city that much shorter than humans and they’re E, kelp, and a multi-vitamin. They also coat. She’s gained weight nicely on the when she began house training her new are carrying pre-packaged raw food for not as affected as humans from these get yogourt a few times a week and fish raw and is in much better health that puppy. “When they’re eating the raw dogs, having it shipped from as far bacteria. They handle it well, I haven’t such as sardines to provide variety. It’s before. German Shepherds are active food they tend to drink a lot less water, away as Alberta. had a problem since I’ve started feeding important to switch things up every so dogs who should be able to do the jobs since the food itself contains a lot more “I’ve noticed a rising interest in raw the diet.” often.” There are a number of books on they were bred to do. The BARF diet liquid than kibble. Since they drink food feeding and natural supplements Proper hygiene is important. Raw the market and numerous websites that really helps to keep them competitive less they tend to relieve themselves less in the past few years,” says Barb meat should be kept away from any provide information on raw feeding and and in top form.” often as well, making it that much easi- Nemshon, the manager of Nobler Pet foods meant for humans and bowls, outline the nutritional plan any raw It doesn’t hurt that the dogs love it. er to house train them. When the dogs Products. “We’ve been selling the raw counters, and sinks should be washed feeder should follow. Even the pickiest kibble eaters simply do go to the bathroom their stool is food on a regular basis for a couple of thoroughly with detergent. And unless While raw food diets are of ben- cannot resist a big bowl of chicken firmer and smaller, making it easier to years now and it’s been going fast. you have a smaller dog, another freezer efit to all dogs, not everybody needs People are eating healthier and looking is a must. The raw meat can be bought to switch from the traditional kibble into homeopathic remedies for them- from the butchers or pre packaged in feeding. “There’s absolutely nothing EXAMINE YOUR selves so it’s only natural that it would serving sizes at pet stores. wrong with feeding your dog a qual- carry over to their pets as well.” “It takes a bit more time,” says ity kibble,” Barb Nemshon is quick FUTURE... Indeed the raw food diet is not Christine, “but it’s very easy once you to point out. “If the dog is doing fine just for animals, humans are looking get used to it. I usually thaw the meat on its current diet there is no reason If you have a need to know how things work from into eating a more natural and healthy out during the night and serve it the fol- to switch them. If the dog is having the inside out, have a love of human anatomy, diet as well. Celebrities such as lowing day.” problems with a kibble diet or is and enjoy working with people... Gwyneth Paltrow and Charlie Totter Cost-wise, raw food feeding can exhibiting symptoms of an allergy, a MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY have been following this diet for a be compared to a good quality kibble. raw food can help them out greatly, will train you to become proficient in the safe operation of x-ray number of years now and rave about “I’d say it’s a little bit more expensive and often times cure the problem.” equipment. It combines academic knowledge, state-of-the-art it. The basis of this diet is that cooking for the raw,” Christine says. “But Christine shares the same view. and heat destroys the important nutri- since they’re in much better health “I’m not a fanatic about this diet,” technology, and hands-on experience in order for students to excel ents and enzymes of foods so eating I’m saving on vet visits in the long she says, “I highly recommend it to in their chosen field upon graduation. raw fruits, vegetables and grains has run. It really helps to pay for itself.” others but it’s not a necessity by any OPENINGS THIS FALL! rejuvenating and healing benefits. means. Different dogs do better on • Two-year Diploma program • September Entry • Raw Food Diet different diets. People can try feed- Breeders Back It Up Not For Every Dog ing BARF and see for themselves. If • Immediate Career Opportunities • they’re looking for a change or are • Our students report a 100% satisfaction rate • Speaking of "celebrities," an There are also a growing number having problems with kibble, the Must have 27 credit hours of Post-Secondary Science, including: increasing number of breeders in of veterinarians in Winnipeg who are raw food diet can be a great switch.” Introduction to Physics (6 credits), Structure and Modeling Manitoba are switching their dogs to supporters of raw feeding. While As for my own dog, she has been in Chemistry (3 credits), Anatomy and Physiology (6 credits), the raw food diet, often to compete bet- these vets acknowledge the health eating BARF for a year now and is Introduction to Sociology (6 credits), Basic Statistical ter in the ring. “I’ve noticed there are a benefits of the diet, they are quick to much happier and healthier. She has Analysis (3 credits) and Communictions (3 credits). lot more breeders switching their ken- point out that it takes a bit of home- lost weight, become more active, and Please call Irene @ 204-632-2463 for more information. nels to BARF, “ notes Christine, “It’s work and research to make sure the loves to be out walking the neighbour- becoming more popular in the show food is entirely balanced. hood, strutting her stuff. Sometimes I world as well, the only drawback is that “We usually recommend a supple- think she gloats to her kibble-eating it doesn’t travel well. Hopefully future ment along with the raw food, “ says canine friends. I can’t blame her, if I packaging and shipping methods will Barb Nemshon of Nobler Pet. “A sup- were her, I’d be doing it too. march 4, 2004 page 11
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(from left to right) Liam, Fiona Green U of W Profs Adjust to and Barry Edginton Life with ‘Mad Max’ American Greyhound Finds a Home in Winnipeg for a greyhound to be grey in colour. low-prey greyhound because there CHERYL Ill-suited Applicants are two cats in the home to consider. GUDZ After introducing Max to the house- Gudz Photos: Cheryl Features Editor Need Not Apply hold, a 'cat hole' was cut in a door to Although many greyhounds need give the cats some safe, personal Four months ago in a home, applicants are rigorously space. Long and sleek Max wasn't late October, Fiona screened. In fact, even if an applicant accepted right away -- the cats avoid- Green and Barry checks out well on paper, if the GPA ed him or swiped at him with their Edginton, both professors at the rep gets a weird vibe, applicants can paws -- but now the three animals get University of Winnipeg, acquired a be rejected based on a 'gut' feeling. along. The only remaining con- cages are stacked on top of each Even though there are organized new addition to their family. Edginton says the greyhounds will be tention between the animals is evi- other when they're transported in gatherings just for greyhounds, Max “Ranco Mad Max,” who now neutered or spayed to prevent unau- dent in the ruthless competition for buses, it’s not unlikely for a grey- doesn't discriminate against other goes by the name of Max, is an ex- thorized breeding. New owners can't the undivided attention of their own- hound to leap three feet in the air (at breeds. He has befriended a black lab racing dog from Kansas City. The race them, and if an owner needs to ers. table height) to its cage. All three down the block. (There are some three-year old brindle greyhound was give away the dog, they must give the have a good laugh at this common other greyhounds in the neighbour- a wise choice for the family, says son greyhound back to the association. Greyhound Socialization phenomenon that they have been hood too!) And it's not only the dogs Liam, because among other reasons, Edginton and Green were approved Process lucky enough to avoid with well- who are becoming friends. "We've he fits his mother’s criteria. “My without much difficulty, but Green Max doesn't have to do much to behaved Max. lived here for four years, and now we mom hates dribbling, smelling, bark- remembers being scrutinized as she get attention in this family. His own- Before owning their dog, Green know more neighbours because of ing, or shedding dogs. A greyhound walked Max around the lot. "We had ers are looking after all his needs and Edginton and Liam did a lot of the dogs," says Green, coordinator doesn't do any of that." to meet him first, we couldn't take with care and compassion, and the reading on how to care for grey- and assistant professor of Women's In actuality, the main reason him home right away." effects are starting to show. "He's hounds. They've learned that it is Studies. Green, Edginton and son Liam want- The family stayed overnight in coming out of his shell, he's just imperative to never leave the dog When greyhounds are in top ed a greyhound was because thou- Minneapolis, and after some more learning how to play," says Green. free in a non-secure place. Max has shape, Green says they are able to run sands of greyhounds are put down exposure time the next day, they were In fact, greyhounds even take a to wear a special Martingal collar 1/3 mile in 2.5 minutes. An avid run- every year -- approximately 7,000 in approved. And apparently Max while to come out of their "cage" because greyhounds' necks are big- ner herself, Green says she can run the United States alone. Racing dogs approved too, making the ride back since for many it represents a secure ger than their heads. Max must 1/3 mile in 15 minutes with Max. have to finish in the top 4 of each to Winnipeg a comfortable experi- place. Max however is not terribly always wear a muzzle around other Green runs with Max every morning, competition, and if they don't after ence. "He just curled up in the back fond of his. He prefers a beanbag dogs. usually while it's still dark out. seven tries, they are retired. Dogs as seat and we drove home." chair to plop down on. "Just because Who Let The Dogs Out When asked if Max has made an young as two years old can find them- Typically, greyhounds who are he was a racing dog, doesn't mean he impact on her life, Green affirms that selves at the end of their career -- and going to be adopted into families, wants to race a lot," explains An opportunity to socialize with he has as Liam and Edginton agree. quite possibly at the end of their life. need to become accustomed to living Edginton. "Many greyhounds don't other greyhounds exists at Birds Hill "He makes me feel more secure Although Max raced in Kansas City, in homes. Stairs and glass windows want to race anymore after their Park. These are organized greyhound when I run in the dark. He's made me the family drove down to the are at first very perplexing to the ani- careers. Some people call them the groups that allow owners and dogs feel more sympathetic and caring," Minneapolis chapter of Greyhound mals. 'World's Fastest Couch Potatoes.'" alike to meet and run their dogs. It's says Green. Pets of America (GPA) to pick him "It's a socialization process," Greyhounds require special care not a race situation, but a way for the Green loves the breed and the up. GPA is a non-profit corporation says Green who recognizes that from the vet because they are dogs to interact in a way that they are cause so much that she sometimes founded in 1987 for the purpose of despite the learning curve, grey- immune to some vaccines says Liam. used to. "They're trained as pack ani- worries she's too much of a propo- rescuing ex-racing greyhounds. hounds can make good house pets. They also eat differently than most mals," says Edginton. nent. "Am I a greyhound snob?" she Approximately 15,000 dogs are res- "In a lot of ways, he's like a big cat. dogs because of their sensitive stom- Liam says there the greyhounds asks. "He is a purebreed." But when cued every year. There is no dog rac- Greyhounds are very clean animals achs Foods that contain meal, corn, know the difference between dog she reconciles that 7,000 are put ing in Canada. because they [have] spent so much and by-products must be avoided. racing and the leisurely course racing down each year, it just made sense The term greyhound actually time in their cages." Part of the socialization process to that greyhounds can do in their new for her family to adopt Max. comes from "gaze" hound explains Applicants for a greyhound can the world outside kennels and race life. "They're not rewarded on the "People's consciousness' are being Edginton, an associate professor in request a dog that suits their needs. tracks includes putting up with a lit- track even if they win, but here they raised about the brutal conditions of Sociology. He says it's quite unusual The Edginton-Green family chose a tle bad behavior. Because greyhound are." these dogs."
SPENCE NEIGHBORHOOD SERIES Treat Your Tastebuds at Pyramid Falafel on Broadway for nearly two years. fatusha salad is standout as well, BY CORY BELLHOUSE The response was excellent, and incorporating fried pita bits into a Pyramid Falafel many recommended he should open delicious mix of vegetables and 510 Sargeant a restaurant. Sallah decided to make dressing. (corner of Sargeant and Young) it happen. The vegetarian combo is good 783-4979 for catering or takeout Despite lucrative markets for to split between two people, and restaurants on Corydon and in other works out to less than $5 each. It is ince it opened nearly four areas, Sallah and the family ulti- served with injera, a flat bread that years ago, Pyramid Falafel mately decided on Spence. you rip off and mix with the differ- Shas served tasty Ethiopian Certainly, proximity to the universi- ent veggie dishes. But the Pyramid cuisine to many hungry university ty was an attractive feature of the also offers a number of meat dishes, students. Since a friend brought me area, and the affordable prices of served in similar style. I recommend there last year I have counted Pyramid Falafel are targeted their samosas as a side dish as they myself among their customers, and towards both students and the local only cost a dollar. remain one for two important rea- clientele. Creating a casual atmos- Aside from offering tasty cuisine, sons: the taste of the food and the phere where people can seat them- the owners of Pyramid Falafel are low price at which it’s sold. selves and feel comfortable was an involved with various causes in Photo: Daniel Larson Hassan Sallah, the owner-opera- acknowledged goal of the restau- Winnipeg, Ethiopia, and Yemen, Toffic Salah, tor of Pyramid Falafel, came from rant, as opposed to the more upscale where the owners have roots. They Manager of Pyramid Falafel, humble beginnings. Seven years formality that other locations are considering a follow-up to the showcases ago, when he came to the realization demanded. fundraising dinner they held last Ethiopian that nobody in Winnipeg sold good Now turning to their menu, the year to benefit Ethiopians threat- delights. falafels, he took the matter into his falafel and fatusha salad, at only ened with famine, and they are cur- own hands by pushing around a $4.95, may just be the best deal in rently involved with Black History falafel cart at the Forks. As the town. If you aren’t familiar falafels, Month. ers are out to help the community, able. It’s only a few steps farther Forks became less friendly to unreg- they are little spicy and crunchy So why go to Pyramid Falafel? Ethiopian music plays while you away than Subway or Extreme Pita, istered vendors, Sallah bought a chickpea patties served with vegeta- It’s a block away from university, dine, and of course the food is but in my opinion, a huge step catering truck and sold his falafels bles and sauce inside a wrap. The it's family-owned and run, the own- great, unique, and definitely afford- above. page 12 march 4, 2004
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PETS & PEOPLE Grassy Narrows Marches Through Kenora Grassy Hosts Alternative Public Forum means, including demonstrations, Canada have been subjected for BY DAVE BROPHY is also used by the community to generations. Clear-cut logging by a subpeeshoseewagong First recruit allies, of which there are multi-national also undermines Nation (Grassy Narrows), many both in Canada and interna- workers’ security and the economy Alocated 80km north-east of tionally. of Kenora as a whole, because it Kenora, has been blockading log- One such public outreach event means dependence on private ging roads outside their reserve took place on February 17, when investors who have no real commit- since Dec. 3, 2002. The blockades members of the Grassy Narrows ment to the local community. were erected as a last resort, after community left their Reserve and The marchers made their way years of protest through official the blockade and took to the streets from the Kenora Waterfront to the channels, to protect the communi- of Kenora, where the Abitibi- Lakeside Inn, where they congre- ty’s traditional lands. The Whiskey Consolidated mill is located. gated in a large conference room Jack Forest, where members of the Marching For Accountability that had been booked in the name Grassy Narrows community have of the Christian Peacemaker Team hunted, trapped, and collected food Several dozen Grassy Narrows that currently resides at Grassy and medicines for generations, is residents including trappers, youth, Narrows. A bite to eat was provid- being destroyed because of clear school teachers, and members of ed by the Winnipeg-based group cut logging by Abitibi- the community’s environmental Food Not Bombs. Then the protest- Consolidated. committee, accompanied by sever- ers went over and filled the confer- The Ontario Ministry of al dozen supporters from ence room where the OMNR was Natural Resources (OMNR), as Winnipeg, marched through down- hosting a public information ses- well as the federal Ministry of town Kenora in the early afternoon sion regarding management plans Indian and Northern Affairs behind a banner that read, for the Whiskey Jack Forest. (INAC), and Abitibi-Consolidated “Clearcuts: Hurt First Nations; With members of the Kenora have been the principal adversaries Hurt Workers; Hurt Kenora”. media, the Aboriginal Peoples’ of Grassy Narrows in its decade- Honks of support from on-looking Television Network and Aboriginal long campaign to end the destruc- drivers suggested that some local film-maker Patrick Orchard in tow, tion of the Whiskey Jack Forest. residents were in agreement with Grassy Narrows residents and sup- The permanent blockade at the message the demonstrators porters, took an opportunity to chal- Slant Lake and sporadic roving were trying to get across. lenge a couple of their major adver- blockades at other strategic points The demonstrators protested saries, Abitibi-Consolidated and continue to be the foundation of clear-cut logging managed by a MNR. Grassy Narrows’ fight to protect multi-national corporation on the Although strong opinions about their traditional territory. But pub- basis that it perpetuates the cultural clear cutting, racism, and other lic outreach through various genocide to which First Nations in issues abounded among Grassy Narrows resi- dents and their supporters, the Photo : www.friendsofgrassynarrows.com UWSA General Election and chanting and Grassy Sets Up Own their own “public information ses- debating was Information Session sion”. In addition to posters, chil- Referendum Candidates: never threaten- dren’s art, information spreads, and In alphabetical order: ing, despite the Following the demonstrators’ informal discussion about clear cut- apparent concern visit to MNR’s event, at least a few President Vice President Advocate ting and its impacts on the commu- of local police representatives from Abitibi- nity, a documentary by Thunder Bay Sarah Amyot Joey Jacobs who made little Consolidated took up the offer to Kevin Schachter journalist Dave Clement who gath- effort to be join the Grassy Narrows group ered in the conference room. inconspicuous. across the hall where they had set up Although, few inhabitants of the Vice President Student Services Arts Director Kenora district attended the MNR- Caitlin Brown/Roselyn Nkhata Daniel Blaikie hosted events or those hosted across (co-directorship) John Forrest the hall by Grassy Narrows, people Ewald Friesen who live in the area, or anywhere else for that matter, will continue to Canadian Federation of Students Community Liaison be welcomed by the Grassy Narrows Liaison Kate Sjoberg community if they are interested in Mathew Gagne Daniel Voth visiting the blockade. Despite consultations like the Director of Student of Living Environmental Ethics Director one which OMNR hosted on Ben Wickstrom Sheila Atchison February 17 in Kenora, Grassy Michelle Hamilton Narrows and other First Nations’ concerns about the destruction of LGBT* Director International Students Director their lands are consistently subordi- Craig Ross Rod Beilfuss nated to market demand for cheap paper products. Part-Time/Mature Students Director Science Director The Grassy Narrows community Anthony Hart Drew Hawranik has a lot to teach about resisting cor- Tony Rodrigues Tammy Lavy porate greed and unresponsive gov- ernment, which are lessons all Status of Women Director Recreation and Athletics Director Canadians can benefit from. And Ginger Boyer Patricia Tomczyk unlike the rare and narrow windows of opportunity for “consultation” A‘Yes’ Committee for the Uniter Levy Referendum has been formed. provided by MNR and Abitibi- Consolidated regarding their poli- Note: There are no acclamations – candidates, if running unopposed, cies for local natural resource use, must receive more ‘Yes’ votes than ‘No’ votes. folks in the Kenora district will be able to visit the blockade at Slant Vote: March 15-18, 2004, Second Floor Escalators. Lake when it suits their schedule, An All-Candidates debate will take place in and for some time to come. Riddell Cafeteria on March 10 at 12:30pm. If the dedicated resolve of the For more information, contact Michael Rosenstock, Chief activists from Grassy Narrows is any indication, the blockade isn’t com- Elections Commissioner, 786-9048, or [email protected]. ing down anytime soon. march 4, 2004 page 13
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PETS & PEOPLE Love That Cat City’s Rescue Shelters a Labour of Love they had to shave the hair off bite. O.J.’s a special case because bills are costly, especially when sur- etly away. The clock has drawings BY JEANNE FRONDA because a comb couldn’t go through he’s one of two cats at the shelter gery is required. She says that one of cats instead of numerals to indi- nimal shelters need your it. Her fur has both short and long- that has FIV or feline immunodefi- time the shelter took in a cat who cate the hour. used ink cartridges as well haired patches like a dog that isn’t a ciency virus. FIV acts similar to was found shot in the neck, and sur- “I’ll do anything to support the Aas your time and money to poodle but has its fur shaved like a how HIV acts in humans, but it gery for that was quite expensive. animals,” says Yahiro. “It’s just for keep animals alive. poodle’s coat. can’t infect humans. Both Quagga Stray-Cat Rescue the animals. That’s why we’re here.” D’Arcy’s Animal Rescue Centre Wilkins says he’s seen many D’Arcy’s ARC tests all of and D’Arcy’s ARC also accept cash Seventeen year-old Andrea (ARC) started in D’Arcy Johnston’s hurt animals, but one stands out that incoming cats for FIV and feline donations and donations of Lesage has been volunteering at house in 1999. It’s now located in a still makes him angry. The shelter leukemia. The centre used to have a Canadian Tire money. Quagga’s Stray-Cat Rescue for building on Portage Avenue and it took in a kitten with its jaw out of lot of cats with FIV, but right now it To supplement donations about four years. houses dogs and cats. It also runs a alignment and its nose crooked. He only has two. Quagga runs a store, Quagga’s “I love animals,” says Lesage as pet store, and all of its profits are says it looked like someone had Quagga Stray-Cat Rescue, Kitten Kaboodle. The profits are she picks up a white T-shirt, exam- used to help run the centre. In addi- kicked the kitten in the head. The which has been around for 14 years, used to help run the shelter. There ines it and returns it to the shelf. “I tion, D’Arcy’s ARC recycles used kitten was still friendly toward peo- also houses cats with FIV. It current- are hundreds of cat items sold in the pretend they’re all mine. I feel happy ink cartridges for five dollars each, ple even though it was hurt, and ly has about 11 FIV-infected cats. store. On one wooden shelf there are when they’re adopted because and the money is pumped back into Wilkins says the kitten would often Another 15 FIV-infected cats are in brass and copper-coloured cat fig- they’re not here in a cage. People are the centre. climb up his arm and curl up right foster homes. The shelter has to have urines and white porcelain cats. On loving them.” “The shelter runs itself,” says under his chin. a separate room for them because the another shelf are silver-coloured cat Many volunteers end up adopt- Johnston as a cat roams through a “How can they do that to a little virus is spread from cat to cat frames. Numerous Sandylion cat ing animals after they’ve worked at clear walkway that runs the perime- kitten?” he says. “If I want to get through biting; the virus is found in sticker sheets hang from a wire animal shelters. Sylvia Nielson has ter of the store’s ceiling. Johnston mad I think about that kitten. I can’t saliva. metal fixture. Across the fixture and been offering her help to Quagga designed it so cats could wander even go hunting. The only thing I Wendy Jackson volunteers at in the slots of a dark wooden shelf since 1995. She’s adopted two cats: between the store and a free-roam can shoot an animal with is a cam- Quagga Stray-Cat Rescue about affixed to a wall are cat cards that are Serena and Becky. Becky was found room where several cats are at all era. There’s no way I could kill an twice a week. still sealed in plastic. Near the front on the highway and one of her ears times. “It costs animal.” “Most places don’t want to take of the store’s window is a large fell off from frostbite. Serena’s $7 000 a month to run the shel- The centre has about 60 volun- them (FIV-infected cats) because transparent plastic case with several mother had herpes, and Serena has ter, but we still rely heavily on vol- teers. Christine Mitchell is an they have to be kept separate from cubicles. Cat T-shirts in a rainbow of severe cataracts. unteers and donations from the pub- employee who started out as a vol- other cats,” says Jackson as she colours are folded on top of each “She’s the sweetest cat I know,” lic. If we didn’t have the public’s unteer. bends at the waist to clean out a lit- other in each of the cubicles. says Nielson. “We’re doing some support we couldn’t keep going.” “Volunteers help us enormous- ter box located in the FIV room. Cats Volunteer co-ordinator and store good and making a difference.” And with such heavy costs Johnston ly,” says Mitchell. “If it wasn’t for are roaming freely and the odour of manager Amy Yahiro says the T- Volunteers with D’Arcy’s ARC says he hopes students will donate them I wouldn’t know where we’d urine and cat litter floats in the air. shirts are a best seller. have also adopted pets. Darlene their used ink cartridges. Many peo- be.” Pictures of cats that have died from “The sales for the store pay the Dawes has been taking care of cats ple are even donating old cell phone Ken Dawes along with his wife FIV are posted on one of the walls. rent. The cats don’t make the money there for about a year and she and batteries as well as toner cartridges Darlene Dawes have been volunteer- “It’s stressful. We don’t have for us. They don’t pay for their vet her husband have adopted a cat. to the centre. ing at D’Arcy’s ARC for about a enough volunteers,” says Jackson as bills,” says Yahiro while the second “I think that it (adoption) is very “Some people give us the whole year. He reconstructed the front part she finishes emptying the box. She hand of a round clock that hangs important,” says Dawes. “I wished (cell) phone,” says Johnston as he of the building and he’s now recon- straightens up and her white T-shirt above the doorway that leads from more people would. They have tons taps a large box sitting at the bottom structing the shelter’s basement with the print of a cat’s face and its the store and to the shelter ticks qui- of love to give.” of a silver wire bin where used car- where the dog kennels are located. large blue eyes is tridges are deposited. He then picks “I love it (the centre),” says now in clear up a couple of small white boxes and Dawes. “First I was just going to view. “The vet puts them down. He says today they build things, and now I help out.” bills are horren- have about 40 ink cartridges. That’s As he says this, he cradles the cen- dous.” about $400 that D’Arcy’s ARC can tre’s mascot, a cat named O.J.. O.J. Jackson says use to feed its cats and dogs. is a skinny orange and white cat that veterinari- Murray Wilkins is one of the who probably weighs about 10 an volunteers who feeds the cats. pounds. One of his ear’s is Wilkins also cleans and disinfects amputated because the cat cages. He’s retired and he’s of frost- been with the shelter for about a month. He’s there every Tuesday and Friday for about four hours each day. “I love ani- mals,” says Wilkins. “I’m retired, so I thought maybe I’d do something to CAREER help someone.” He leans over to smile at a dog named Jeffrey and he calls him by name. In another cage is a cat named Isabella. Her coat is FAIR orange-brown and she’s been shaved recent- ly. Wilkins says she came in with hair matted so badly that Photo By: Daniel Larson page 14 march 4, 2004
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Isabella Rosselinni in Pianist Dazzles Guy Maddin’s The Saddest Music in the and Delights at World Virtuosi Concert
coming through in the opening movement, REVIEW which were matched by the little painful Virtuosi Concert #8 winces evident in Mr. Sylvestre’s body lan- guage. The final movement, the Rhapsodie: STEPHEN SYLVESTRE Allegro Risoluto, delivered power and left the audience anticipating the second half of the PIANO program. FEBRUARY 28, 2004 The second half saw Mr. Sylvetstre do four Mazurkas by Chopin. The quieter, and at NSI Film Fest For times romantic nuances helped establish quite an atmosphere. The Polonaise in F Sharp BY JEREMY STRUB minor really captivated the audience. The Lovers and Makers ome pianists have a gentle ease with a sheer enormity of the beautifully rolling including Peter Wellington’s Luck, which takes piano in concert and can coax it into sound, and the passion that helped highlight BY DAN HUYGHEBAERT Sdoing just about anything. From elicit- Mr. Sylvestre’s virtuosity, were perhaps the place during the legendary Canada-Russia ing quiet sorrowful notes to stirring forth a highlight of the evening as this was done with Do you love Kids in the Hall? hockey summit series and a man (Luke Kirby) passionate response, there are some artists that such ease, and the audience loved every Are you a Guy Maddin fan? who has the nerves to bet against the can do it all with effortless ease. At his recent minute of it. Did you love Jesus Christ Vampire Canadians and falls in love with Sarah Polley. Winnipeg concert, part of the Virtuosi Concert Because of the length of the Polonaise Hunter? Also showing is Winnipegger Gary Yates’ first Series, Stephan Sylvestre certainly conjured selection, the piece by Maurice Ravel was cut, Are you a fan of Canadian Animation? feature Seven Times Lucky, starring Kevin up that ease and grace to deliver a concert that and instead Mr. Sylvestre went straight to the Do you want to know more about making Pollack (The Usual Suspects). The film is a was highly enjoyable. last piece of the program, which was by your own films and marketing them? fantastic hard-boiled film noir that is quick, At first, Mr. Sylvestre had to really wrestle Alexander Scriabin. Delivering dainty nuances Do you want to be the first in the country smart, and a treat to watch. Ian McKellan with the piano. The opening movement of and wide vistas, he set the stage for an excel- to see amazing Canadian films? (Lord of the Rings) plays a British professor Robert Schumann’s Sonata #2 in G minor lent ending with great virtuosity. I felt that he There is something for everyone this year who comes to Victoria to receive an honorary proved difficult for Mr. Sylvestre, as the sound overstated the ending in his description of it on at the National Screen Institute’s degree and to search out his only living rela- didn’t resonate to the back of the hall, and stage but nevertheless it was beautifully FilmExchange, which labels itself as Canada’s tives in Carl Bessai’s Emile. Cinematheque came off sounding blurred and weak. played. There was no encore, a first this season Coolest Film Festival. The label is probably will also be screening late night features, Fortunately, Mr. Sylvestre responded back for Virtuosi Concerts, but the audience was due to the fact that it is held in Winnipeg every including Winnipegger Jeff Solylo’s feature with the Andantino Getragen and established nonetheless appreciative of the virtuosity and March. It celebrates everything Canadian, debut East of Euclid. Thursday night is zombie mood and atmosphere with quiet, understated talent he displayed. beginning with its opening night event night with Elza Kephart’s Graveyard Alive: A nuances. From there, working with the last two Snowscreen, showcasing the National Film Zombie Nurse in Love, and on Friday night is movements, Mr. Sylvestre got the piano to The next concert in the Virtuosi Series will fea- Board’s best in animated shorts on an outdoor Paula Tiberious’ Goldirocks, a mix of fairy cooperate and he set the tone for the next ture Janina Fialkowska on piano, on Saturday, movie screen made completely of snow. This tale, feminist empowerment and gold old rock piece. April 3 at Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall. Tickets are is one event where you actually WANT it to be and roll. Look for a performance by former Brahms’ Klavierstucke Op.119 saw more $26/24/14. For more information, visit cold, or the screen will melt on you. Winnipegger Robin Black and the IRS. expression with delicately painful nuances www.virtuosi.mb.ca There is also a plethora of Canadian shorts Last, but not least, Cinematheque will be that take place in four separate showcases showing a Canadian classic on Saturday, The Wednesday - Saturday, 1:30pm at the Globe. Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz, while the CBC Radio Presents the Third Annual Poetry Championship Featured is the six-part extravaganza of Harry Globe will be showing the NSI National Knuckes and the Siege of the Leopard Lady, Exposure five minute amateur video contest directed by finalists, which includes a tremendous amount Lee Demarbre, who brought us that film about of Manitoba talent. the Saviour kicking vampire butt. Each part is only a minute long and is stretched out among NSI Film Exchange runs March 2-6. For more POETRY the four showings, but you would not want to information, check out the website at miss this. Also on Thursday’s bill is Winnipeg http://www.nsi-canada.ca/filmexchange/ filmmaker deco dawson’s dream-like The Fever of the Western Nile, and on Saturday’s menu is Manitoba’s Paul Christie with his look FACE-OFF at an obsessive compulsive in Eugene. FULL CONTACT POETRY There are also workshops galore, includ- ing one on directing with Gil Cardinal (North CKUW Campus/Community Radio 95.9 FM Who Will Be of 60) and Peter Wellington (Luck). Also The Last offered will be writing workshops with Brent Top 10 CDs - February 22-28, 2004 One Standing? Butt (Corner Gas), Barrie Dunn, Michael ! = Local content, * = Canadian Content Volpe and Allan Magee (Trailer Park Boys). LW TW There are producing workshops with Arnie 1 1 * THE EVAPORATORS Gilbert (Lilies, The Hanging Garden), Laura Ripple Rock Mint Milliken and Jennifer Podemski (Big Soul Productions). The big attraction, however, is A 7 2 STEREOLAB See Verbal Dynamics Explode on Stage as Never Before • Watch Poets Compete for the Coveted PFO Cup Margerine Eclipse Elektra Conversation with Mark McKinney of Kids in 14 VENUES AND 70 POETS ACROSS THE COUNTRY • ONE NATIONAL CHAMPION! the Hall fame Saturday at the Fort Garry NE 3 ! PIPI SKID VENUE: Hotel. McKinney is also the star of Guy Funny Farm Peanuts & Corn Academy Coffee Company Maddin’s latest film, The Saddest Music in the 16 4 SAVATH & SAVALAS ADDRESS: World, which closes out the festival Saturday Apropa’t Warp 414 Academy Road night. This may be the quintessential Winnipeg 21 5 ROY AYERS DATE & TIME: film, for it is all about music, melancholy, mul- Virgin Ubiquity BBE/C. Vibes March 10, 2004 at 8:00pm ticulturism and, well, beer. Isabella Rosselini plays a double amputee Winnipeg beer 2 6 *VARIOUS ARTISTS HOSTED BY: Zombie Night in Canada Stumble Ron Robinson baroness who, during the depression, holds a musical competition to find out which country 9 7 JOE STRUMMER POETS: boasts the saddest music in the world. Streetcore Hellcat Ariel Gordon, Laurie Block, Marvin Francis Although the film is a quirky surreal comedy Robyn Maharaj, Lindsey Wiebe 12 8 ! SHADEZ complete with Maddin’s signature visual style, Thee Impossible Slo it is probable his most accessible piece to date. Both Maddin and McKinney will be on hand 14 9 *VARIOUS ARTISTS for the screening. Required Listening Do Right Check out Wordbeat, Monday nights at 8:30pm on CBC Radio One. Poetry with music, hosted by poet Lillian Allen. This brings me to the feature films. Aside 6 10 TELEFON TEL AVIV Map of What Is Effortless Hefty For more information visit cbc.ca/poetryfaceoff from Maddin’s work, The Globe Cinemas will be screening a panorama of feature films march 4, 2004 page 15
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Japan, the girls in question are all dressed up in school girl outfits. The world is thrown into turmoil, as mankind is being threatened with extinction, for reproduction would be impossible under such circum- stances. To eradicate the problem, families can turn to the government for termination or they can pur- chase the latest in the popular line of chainsaws, Bruce Campbell’s Right Hand, complete in polka dot finishing so you can kill your daughter in style. The film is incredibly amateurishly gory and insanely creative. If you didn’t get the Bruce Campbell reference, the twisted and bizarre humour in this film will probably annoy the hell out of you. Be forewarned however, the movie gets strangely metaphys- ical and has the most drawn out, sappiest ending I have seen since Return of the King (that doesn’t seem like saying much, now that I think of it). Then there was the film Versus, which has got to be the most fun I have had watching a film in a really long time. If you are a Kill Bill fan, this film really is for you. It takes place in the Forest of Resurrection, where an ex-convict and a mafia boss battle over one of the 666 por- tals to “the other side”. The film is a combination of Evil Dead, Dead/Alive and Blade. It has the same kind of warped humour that I absolutely adore, and enough zom- bies and dismemberment to make Revelling in the Glory of Gore Lucio Fulci (the demigod of gore) proud. Director Ryuhei Kitamura that occurs in Saving Private Ryan. it with his Evil Dead series, and Eurotrash cinema, the Japanese were takes Raimi’s frenetic camera work BY DAN HUYGHEBAERT With the copious amounts of blood Peter Jackson (yes that Lord of the always there with the uncut laserdisc and applies it to his action love gore. My fascination with travelling in unlikely trajectories, Rings guy) perfected it with version. So I decided to pay Movie sequences, resulting in a lovely gore first came about with Kill Bill had me giggling like I was Dead/Alive. Village a visit and rent a couple of blend of chaos and grace. The gore is IMonty Python. I remember see- 12 years old. Kill Bill was a throw- That being said, Japanese enter- classic Japanese flicks. quite inventive, for it’s not very ing their sketch “Sam Peckinpah’s back to the good old days of 70s cin- tainment has always had a taste for Stacy is one of the most often you actually get to peer Salad Days” and seeing John ema, where you can go to the the extreme. They created Godzilla screwed up films I have seen in a through a hole inside someone’s Cleese’s dismembered hands spout movies and really not know what to for heaven’s sake, and are at the while. The cover boasted school head. Sure, it’s low budget, but the bright red blood like a water foun- expect. Everything was so over the forefront of adult contemporary ani- girl zombies and bunny suits. It is enthusiasm literally bleeds off the tain, all in glorious slow motion. (I top, it placed the film into the myth mation. Japan answered Bruce Lee also an odd tribute to George screen. was also watching their category, where you hear tall tales with Sonny Chiba’s Streetfighter Romero and Sam Raimi’s Evil So, for some good, gory fun of “Blackmail” sketch, a brilliant pre- of a hero overcoming extreme odds series and upped the ante by throw- Dead movies. The plot is quite sim- your own, do yourself a favour and cursor to reality TV shows). There is by performing extreme and fantastic ing in gore and a castration. When ple: teenage girls all over the world lose yourself in some seriously a distinction, however, that must be feats. Herschel Gordon Lewis start- American distributors decided to try are turning into zombies otherwise whacked-out movies and remember made between the gore that takes ed it all with his drive-in classic and save my innocent mind by chop- known as Stacies. No explanation is to keep repeating to yourself, “It’s place in Kill Bill Vol. 1 and the kind Blood Feast, Sam Raimi improved ping off scenes from my favourite given, but it just so happens that in only a movie, it’s only a movie.....” New Novel Looks at a Not-So-Sweet Cherry Chandra Mayor’s first novel explores Tom, Cherry’s abusive boyfriend, and drinking and moshing, Cherry’s of a more mature Cherry, who has questions of violence, sacrifice and Carly, her best friend) through the let- “body blossoms purple like an realized that to resist despair in this belonging through the eyes of ters they write, giving us a glimpse insomniac morning glory…This world, is what it is to be free. Cherry, a teenage girl experiencing into their psyches as well as Cherry’s. freedom tastes like cocaine and it life in Winnipeg’s skinhead scene of Individual scenes play out like a look burns all the way down [her] throat.” Conundrum Press and Coach House the early 1990’s. through a photograph album, wherein Though the story’s outcome isn’t Books present the launch of Cherry The author takes us on a first per- the different snapshots come together necessarily happy, there is still a on Thursday, Mar.11 at Happenings, son ride through Cherry’s (equally to create a larger story. This type of strong and realistic sense of resolu- 272 Sherbrook at 8 PM. Admission tough and vulnerable) head as we see multiplicity (echoed through the tion; you’re left with the impression free. For more info call 989-8619. her struggle with drugs, homeless- novel’s pastiche-technique) further ness, and most importantly, with an enhances the narrative, helping the abusive relationship from which she reader to fully grasp the complexity must ultimately escape. Though this of the situation at hand. is a lot to pack into a mere 122 pages, Cherry is a unique book for Mayor accomplishes the task beauti- many reasons, most notably because fully, through the sheer immediacy of it is written about such a marginal- Cherry’s voice, which is easily the ized group, in a time and place that novel’s greatest strength. Jolting the few have taken the time to document. reader with direct access to Cherry’s While in a soup kitchen, Mayor via thought processes, Mayor provides Cherry remarks that the “trick is not for us both a context and an under- to think about all the other mouths CHERRY standing of the protagonist’s often that have closed around your spoon,” Chandra Mayor distorted perspective, so that we are mindful of the fact that these people Conundrum Press. 2004 able to comprehend the questionable all have stories to tell, as well, stories 122 pps, paperback choices she makes throughout the that you might not want to hear. The novel. story’s subject matter is often dark, BY NYALA ALI Despite a mile-a-minute pace yet it is chronicled with a perfect reminiscent of the 2/4 punk-rock beat mixture of humour and angst in mploying a synthesis of text, often blaring in the background, vividly descriptive prose. A poet photos, newspaper articles, Mayor also manages to create color- foremost, Mayor’s talent with Eletters and appointment slips, ful secondary characters (such as imagery is obvious; after a night of page 16 march 4, 2004
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The Controversy abounds about Mel Gibson’s new religious epic, The Passion of the Christ. It seems like everyone’s got an opin- ion about the film, and our resident movie buffs James and Dan are no different. Like many people, they’ve been hotly debat- ing the merits of this film, and Uniter readers are invited to read along as they pass judgment on a film about passing judgment.
To: [email protected] and the acknowledgement of a power From: [email protected] FILM FORUM: A DIALOGUE ON that is greater than us are some of the issues touched on here, and if for any- Well, Mel Gibson’s done it this thing else, people should see this film time. I was ambivalent in the months simply for the pursuit of something leading up to The Passion of The Passion, Posing and a that is outside of themselves. Christ, half admiring his cojones for making a movie with all the dialogue To: [email protected] in dead languages and half detesting From: [email protected] his Jew-baiting publicity campaign. Pretty Amazing Film However, I (and everyone else, no Those Roman soldiers were by doubt, in the western hemisphere) BY JAMES PASKARUK AND DAN HUYGHEBAERT far the most vile creatures in the film. knew that this was not going to be a ply about being Aramaic. He did Even Satan just stood around laugh- film I would miss. It’s the sort of allowed to see the say that it was ing a lot, but they were truly reveling thing that most people love or hate - film. It was suggest- fairly accurate, in their work. I gotta say though, I’m no in-betweens. ed at the discussion save for the end- actually inspired to reread the I’ve been avoiding the media that perhaps Gibson ing. As much as I gospels, so Gibson has managed to frenzy surrounding The Passion, for was worried about enjoyed the pull off what he set out to do. the most part - I prefer to go in with being accused of imagery and the Whether that inspiration holds out as little outside opinion as possible, trying to evangelize, performances, I through the crushing load of school- so I can make my own judgments. I but I don’t personal- found some of the work I’ve gotta do for the next three saw the movie with a group of folks ly believe for a sec- film to suffer from weeks is another question. from our Catholic Outreach Student ond that that theory a bit ‘posing,’ King Herod was the very model Association, and there was a very holds any water - where the charac- of degenerate royalty. Two separate informative, and often emotional, dis- I’m going with the ters would take up people in the discussion group (one cussion afterwards. I was really simplest explana- unrealistic poses, came in late) said that he looked like happy that I had the chance to do it tion, which is that leaning against something out of Jesus Christ with that group, because coming controversy sells pillars rather too Superstar, but I thought that whole from a secular perspective, I think it’s more tickets. I’m empathetically. I throne room scene was more like important to take the people for certain that Gibson tend to see this something out of Caligula, or even whom Gibson made the film into is a devoted kind of posing better, Satyricon. In fact, I think account when you talk about a reli- Christian, but I’m only in satires. Fellini was there passing unnoticed gious film. even more certain Speaking of among the crowd of revelers just like About the accusations of anti- that he’s a devoted which, I could not Satan was at the scourging. It would- Semitism in the film, I didn’t see any, filmmaker. I’m sure help but think of n’t have surprised me if, at some plain and simple, except in the sense he knew going in Monty Python’s point, Jesus had schlepped his cross that this is an accurate recreation of a that this movie Life of Brian dur- across a road and we’d seen a crowd sequence from The Bible. Apparently would piss off a fair- ing many scenes, dragging a giant golden head... this is called The Stations of the ly hefty portion of especially the Whatever the case, it’s been a great Cross in the Catholic world, and the the Jewish commu- ones with Pontius couple of weeks for movies, I must people in the group were commenting nity, and decided to Pilot asking the say. that as they watched the film, they play on that people to release a were constantly anticipating what “strength” to gener- prisoner. I kept To: [email protected] was going to happen next. Now, note ate buzz - a tactic, it wanting to hear, From: [email protected] that I said that I DIDN’T see any anti- seems, that worked beautifully (or comes out to give Mary and “Welease Woderick!” Semitism in the film. One very inter- horribly, as the case may be). Magdalena the towels. Something I did not find this movie Anti- Caligula was quite the movie esting fact I learned during the post- But what about the movie itself? about the looks on their faces still Semitic at all. Yes, it showed the spectacle. I don’t think it will ever be film discussion was that when One word: wow. I’m finding myself gives me chills as I write this. This is Jewish council wanting to condemn repeated again, with its A-list movie Pontius Pilate is speaking to the having to explain myself constantly truly great filmmaking. Jesus to death, but it also showed cast and X rated orgy scenes. The 70s crowd, he says something along the when I talk about this, because the Jewish people as empathetic and for- was quite the decade for movies, with lines of “his blood is on your hands, title is quite fitting in the sense that To: [email protected] giving. The same can be said of the people testing the censorship laws in and your children’s, and your chil- this is passionate filmmaking at its From: [email protected] Roman Occupators as well, from the the wake of Deep Throat. It was the dren’s children’s,” whereas the subti- finest. I’ve always been of the opin- sadistic torturers to Pontious Pilot, a only decade to carry with it sexual tles (remember, Pilate was speaking ion that religious music is among the I personally had mixed feeling about man torn between his morality and overtones. Fellini was an icon onto Latin) only said “My hands are clean best music in the world, because the movie, so I suppose I might be a politics. For all the brutality of the himself and if anyone hasn’t seen of this man’s blood”. I don’t know when someone is singing for some- rarity for this film, which is some- torturing of Jesus, I found myself anything of his I dare say they should enough about The Bible to know thing they love more than themselves, where in the middle. It is quite an wanting something you always seem get off their proverbial asses. what would be proper, but I was dis- they really give everything to it. The intense film and the imagery is wor- to complain about; that is, more I am also inspired to reread the scrip- appointed with Gibson for this - if same can be said of The Passion - this thy of its biblical nature, especially humanity from the people witnessing ture, which is something that other you’re going to make a heinous accu- is the work of a man expressing his with the ‘mysterious woman’ who the spectacle. I was wondering why religious films have failed to do for sation, do it loudly and openly, and deepest religious convictions, and it passes through the crowd at several someone wasn’t shouting “Enough!”, me, especially The Ten don’t hide behind the fact that most of shows in every frame. The film is by points throughout the film, Pilot’s especially when it came time to Commandments, which had more us don’t speak a dead language. turns full of terror, horror, pathos, washing of his hands, and my person- choose between Jesus and Barabbas, posing from Charlton Heston than This makes for a rather confused laughter, sadness, beatitude, and al favorite, Judas’ hanging himself I found it hard to believe that they anything in this film, as well as a far situation. On the one hand, it seems to compassion. over a rotting cow (?) carcass. would still want to crucify him, espe- less tolerant and forgiving God than me that there may be something to Fans of silent film will be famil- Yes, I have seen The Passion of Joan cially after the actor playing portrayed here. That entire movie the contentions of anti-Semitism, in iar with Carl Dreyer’s The Passion of of Arc. I don’t think this performance Barabbas looked like a cartoon char- made me think of a quote from that Gibson’s heart at the very least. On Joan of Arc, which was the only is quite up to that. Perhaps it is acter. This is probably the reason why deliciously bad Sean Connery film the other hand, I don’t think he major film role of Maria Falconetti, a because I saw Joan of Arc when I was I can relate to Life of Brian in some Zardoz, “Is God in show business intended this film to be anything performance that is now legendary in a wee one, and the image of her burn- instances, for some of the situations I too?” more than an accurate portrayal of film history. It is my opinion that ing at the stake and its effects on my found hard to believe. This is mainly But I think that Life of Brian has The Passion as laid out in the bible. James Caviezel’s Jesus should stand young Catholic mind were burned due to the acting by the supporting probably more positive things to say With his family history, though (his alongside Falconetti’s Joan. The quiet into my psyche. That sequence is cast, rather than the directorial choic- about the state of religion nowadays father being a member of a sort of passion (it’s hard to avoid that word, THE most haunting one ever to be es made by Mel Gibson. than almost any film can. In the scene radical old-school Catholic sect, as because it’s the only one that fits) of burned onto celluloid. But I do agree The film is also beautiful to watch, where Brian loses his shoe only to be well as being a holocaust denier), he his performance is the match of that Caviezel’s performance is truly from the opening sequence in cold picked up by his feverish followers, could have been a lot more sensitive Falconetti’s. The looks that pass amazing, considering how little dia- blue to the washed out colors of the they proceed to debate the proper to the Jewish community in the between Jesus and Barabbas are the logue he had. The one eye of his that torture sequence (except for red of way of worshipping him, through months leading up to the release - but stuff that legends grow out of. If you was visible for the latter half of the course). The film evokes emotion their various interpretations of his I believe that was done purposefully haven’t seen Dreyer’s film, it’s at film spoke volumes. So much so that from the hues used in the cinematog- actions. Amid this chaos, there is a as well. When he started showing the Movie Village. you did not need any dialogue from raphy. lone man who is all but forgotten, film to media and religious folks, he Regardless of your beliefs about him, for that one eye carried his pas- I may be a baptized Catholic, but who simply says, “Let us pray.” did not at first include any Jews on the truth of The Bible, it is if nothing sion, commitment, and his fortitude. I am not a practicing one, but the the guest list. When various Jewish else an astounding story, and the I also noticed that the subtitles emotions this film evokes are both Want to voice your opinion about this groups complained about not being actors here all bring it to life. I can were a bit askew, mainly because I self-searching as well as thought pro- controversial film or discuss any allowed to see the film, his media only imagine the effect this must have saw this film with a friend of mine voking. I am sure this is what Mel other? Got something to say to our folks came back with statements that on one who is born again, but for who happens to be Muslim. He was Gibson was really after, and any con- passionate movie reviewers? Go the accusation of anti-Semitism were myself, it had me in tears throughout, contesting some of the translations, troversy that would follow would aid ahead and let ‘em know what you completely unfounded, etc, ignoring especially when Jesus is being mainly because he speaks Arabic, in this, purposefully or not. Who are think, their email addresses are right the fact that the complaints were sim- scourged by the Romans, and Claudia which I assume is a close relation to we to judge him? Guilt, tolerance, there! march 4, 2004 page 17
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e asked some other Uniter Wcontributors how they think the producers of the Academy Awards telecast could make things a little more interesting:
MATT COHEN: • Have the award music produced by MTV and sung by Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson. • Put the winning actors seated in the last row so it takes even longer for the telecast to run. • Celebrities win great prizes by using the red carpet as a giant mini golf course. Bob Barker hosts this section. • In the middle of the show, prizes are given out for best and worst dressed. • Michael Moore hosts next year’s Oscar Show Almost show. • Somebody is murdered halfway through the show and Colombo is brought on to solve the mystery. • The academy follows Conan Entirely Forgettable O’Brien and brings the telecast to Toronto. Quebec gets mad again. very spontaneous moments, like last But these moments were few and Maybe they should show the BY DAN HUYGHEBAERT year’s appearances by Michael far between. Sure Crystal was pretty losers’ reactions instead. It would be • Every year, a member of a boy he big news at this year’s Moore and Adrian Brody, but this funny, but his moments were few and a lot more fun to see them mutter band gets a lifetime achievement Academy Awards was that The year’s show was, well, downright far between, as well. The funniest obscenities under their breath. I also award. TLord of the Rings: Return of boring. It did have some pleasant presenters were Jack Black and Will think they should make all winners • Winners get theme related prizes the King won a record tying 11 moments, from honorary Oscar win- Farrel presenting Best Original Song, do some push ups, like Jack Palance. on top of their award. Lord of the awards. Yes, Lord of the Rings finally ner Blake Edwards’ wheelchair stunt, who gave words to the music that Or maybe they should allow the los- Rings would get rings and Lost in got its due. So did Sean Penn. Wow. to Eugene Levy and Catherine cuts people off for making their ers to throw things like banana Translation would get a French Yipee. So what? O’Hara reprising their roles from A acceptance speeches too long. But cream pies at the winners while they English dictionary. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve loved Mighty Wind to sing the nominated again, this was a rare example of strut up to the stage to accept their • The movies that are most deserving Peter Jackson ever since I saw his song “A Kiss at the End of the something interesting and memo- awards. Or what about a skill testing actually win. warped first movie Bad Taste, and the Rainbow.” There was also Michael rable. There was really no spontane- question? If athletes can’t use even sicker and joyful Meet the Moore’s surprise appearance in Billy ity, aside from a repeat appearance by steroids, then maybe actors should Feebles. (It was nice of him to recog- Cystal’s opening film, where Moore Adrian Brody. I mean, we are talking be banned from plastic surgery. LEIGHTON KLASSEN: nize his earlier works in his accept- suddenly appears, camera in hand, in about almost four hours here, and I Maybe there should be a special • They should have hot dog eating ance speech). Now, usually I like the the massive battle in The Lord of the can really only remember a handful award for most flesh bared? The contests. pomp and ceremony of the Academy Rings, decrying it as an “unjustifiable of moments. Even the winners’ reac- possibilities are endless to avoid the Awards for it can provide a few good war.” He promptly gets stepped on by tions to their victories were blah and boredom us film fans have to • The only hairstyle allowed should laughs, some surprises, and some an elephant. uninteresting. endure. We deserve better, dammit. be bedhead. • God and The Academy will be thanked once at the beginning of the show so that we don’t have to hear No Sad Music in Delightfully Campy Film that a million times. acquiring musical ability, she sug- BY DAVID PENSATO KENT DAVIES: gests to the guys that she would lthough some might like to sing a couple of her own • Have the Oscar party before the immediately think of the songs at the next show. The boys awards; I’m sure Sean Penn’s ANSI Film Festival as being panic and on the day of the next acceptance speech would be much exclusively for film geeks who gig, Goldi is told that she is no more colorful that way. love film noir, think everything is longer welcome to sing with them. • Have Joan Rivers shot. overrated, and can prattle off the She sings one last song with the • Have Billy Crystal replaced by names of genius b-list actors band, flashing her tits at what she Triumph the insult comic dog. who’ve never been given their fails to realise is her audience, and chance, there are plenty of films runs home to lock herself in her • Give an award to Woody Allen, for the less artsy crowd as well. room to wallow in self-pity. then take it back and tell him it was Such is the case with the new film, Thankfully, like all young all a joke. Goldirocks, which screens March Canadian heroines, Goldi has true • Let the Oasis brothers be seat 5 at The Globe Cinemas. As you friends who help her realise (after fillers. will likely ascertain from its title, one last drunken stab at sex with a • Have the winners run an obstacle Goldirocks is not The Saddest rock musician), that she can lead course before they can get the Music in the World. I mean, seri- her own band. The whole thing is award. ously, the tag line for the movie’s just pure fun. It’s pure Canadiana. advertising campaign is “It’s Not I could, at this point make all sorts • Have all the songs performed by Who You Fuck, It’s How You of complaints, but I’ll leave that to Iggy Pop. Rock and Roll.” This film, about a style coming of age film. probably be exported to the U.S.A. my cinema-snob alter-ego. If you wanna-be rock star that sleeps her My editor will hate me for as your brain has been drained go see Goldirocks, you’ll have a DAVID PENSATO: way to the top, is not aimed at the doing this [editor’s note: yell at already. When I say that this is a good time (and find yourself in the Academy Awards, for certain. Pensato], but I must digress for a CBC-style coming of age film, I mood for some good, old fash- • Eliminate this “secret ballot” non- We first meet Goldi (Sasha moment. You’ll no doubt note that mean it as a compliment. ioned Canadian rock and roll.) sense. Have a press conference Ormond) at a Robin Black show. I’ve used two closely related terms The plot line continues rather Any movie that can pull that off where voters have to explain their She’s having a good time, Robin’s in the above paragraph: “Joey simply. Goldi moves into the has got to have some merit - at choices. It would be nice if they doing his thing, and faster than Jeremiah,” and “CBC-style com- Toronto equivalent of a Spence least as much merit as the scene could also mention why some you can say “Joey Jeremiah,” ing of age film.” You might jump Street house inhabited by three it’s based in. movies get nominated in the first they’re having a good time togeth- to the conclusion that in doing so, boys in a band (yes, this is where place. er. After brief a snapshot of the I intend to disparage this film, but the Goldilocks pun comes in to Goldirocks is showing Friday, • Narrow down the nominees to two other bits in Goldi’s life- she you would be wrong. I loved this play, with each boy cast as a bit of March 5 at 11:45 pm at the Globe finalists, who would then perform an works a shitty coffee-shop job film, but if you don’t get what the porridge). After guest-singing with Cinemas in Portage Place as part improv act-off. After that, the audi- with her feminist university-going big deal is with the CBC, The Zit the band a couple of times, it of the NSI Film Exchange ence would vote to decide the win- best friend and writes song lyrics Remedy, or live Canadian rock- becomes clear that Goldi has Festival. ner. in her spare time- we’re brought, and-roll, you’ll probably hate this become the big audience draw. For more information visit • Most importantly, disqualify all rather unsuspectingly, into a CBC- movie. I also think that you should Gaining in confidence and slowly www.goldirocks.com. movies with a budget over $2 mil- lion. page 18 march 4, 2004
the uniter sports Canada West Final Four Wrap-up
So with the results in, SFU quickly lost their drive to win, and BY BECKY EWING would be facing the Wesmen in the ended up getting only 14 points in Regina (CUP) bronze medal game on Saturday the second half. The U of R his past weekend, the night, and UBC would take on the Cougars won the gold medal game University of Regina was Cougars for the official title of num- in the Canada West finals, 75-35. Tproud to host the Final Four ber one in Canada West. The crowd was ecstatic as the of the Canada West Women’s A solid crowd showed up at the Cougars were able to hold one of Basketball league. The U of R U of R main gym for the bronze the best scoring teams in the nation Cougars won the privilege of host- medal game in hopes of some high- to under 40 points. ing, as they were the top team in the quality women’s basketball. And that UBC coach Deb Huband was Canada West regular season. is exactly what they got to see. very blunt about her team’s per- Teams arrived on Thursday so The Bronze medal game was a formance, saying “We were terri- they could prepare for the intense close match. SFU and Winnipeg ble, and Regina was very good. It
games that the weekend would were neck and neck at half with the was our worst performance of the Photo: Chris Jaster- Regina (CUP) bring. All four teams have faced Wesmen leading 31-30. SFU was year All four teams will head each other in the past, but the Final quickly able to turn the tables in the to nationals in Winnipeg on March Four adds a whole new dimension of second half. 12-14, where they will compete pressure. After SFU scored three 3-point- against four teams from the east. Game one brought together the ers in a row, the Wesmen called a UBC Thunderbirds and the time out. Winnipeg was losing its Winnipeg Wesmen. Winner of this steam as was evident as their coach Wesmen’s Sally Kaznica game would go to the champi- Tanya McKay asked them “Where’s guards Simon Frasier’s Dani onships and the loser to the bronze our fight?” And this turned out to be Langford. medal. the Wesmens demise, as they lost the It was a close race throughout bronze medal game to SFU 78-65. the entire game. At half, the score SFU coach Bruce Langford was was 30-34 in favor of the UBC casual about SFU’s bronze medal Thunderbirds. win saying “It’s more about nation- Unfortunately, the Wesmen were als, and doing well there. Our school Fact & Fitness not able to keep up with the number doesn’t put Canada West banners up BY SARAH HAUCH two ranked Thunderbirds. In the sec- on the wall; they don’t think they are ond half, UBC raised the bar and important.” won the game 78-68. The stage was set early on for Are you frustrated by the astronomical amount of “get in shape” slogans out there? Don’t know what to believe or Game two faced the number one the gold medal game. In the first where to start? Well, I’m here to let you know the truth about the myths and facts of fitness. As a second year stu- ranked U of R Cougars with SFU. minute and a half the Cougars were dent in the faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Studies, I have the inside info and want to show you just how Unlike the last game, this competi- already ahead 5-2 over UBC. They simple ‘being in shape’ can be. tion was not as close. At half the kept up the pace and limited UBC’s score was 47-28 in favor of the scoring opportunities with impecca- Q: I have decided that I • parking in the farthest parking in physical activity and think of Cougars. They had managed to get ble defense. The Cougars controlled would like to incorpo- spot and walking to the office or ways to overcome them. and keep an early lead. the game, with the ball in their end store • Tip 3: If you feel that there is As was predicted from early on most of the time to grab a 38-21 half- rate exercise into my • carrying or pushing a golf bag ANY health reason why you in the game, the Cougars held down time lead. daily routine but formal instead of taking a cart while should not participate in physical SFU, winning 75-51. After half, the Cougars again exercising is a bit intim- golfing activity, check with your doctor Coach Jeff Speedy of the came out strong with Canada West before beginning a program. Cougars contributes their success to MVP Cymone Bouchard getting two idating. How can I ease • Alternately, 30 minutes of activ- “team defense. All five girls on the fast breaks within the first minute. into exercising before ity may come from planned exer- • Tip 4: See if a friend would like floor really worked together.” With the Cougars at their best, UBC actually getting into the cise or recreation to join you in your quest to gym? become more active. Things are a Incorporating lot easier and a lot more fun when A: Getting started on an exercise a friend is involved too! program can be difficult to some Physical Activity • Tip 5: Call your local Parks and people. But there are ways you Recreation Department, YMCA, Medals Elude can slowly adapt physical activi- Into Your Life or community organization to ty so you can become ready to Now that you’ve been con- find out if they offer any pro- ‘hit the gym’. vinced of how important physical grams or classes that may interest Some suggestions include: activity is to your health and well you. Many community centers Wesmen being, the next step is incorporat- and local colleges offer an array final match-up. • Accumulate 30 minutes or more ing it into your life. Lucky for all of dance classes, exercise classes BY SHERI LAMB In Friday’s loss to the T-Birds, of moderate-intensity physical of us, becoming more physically (yoga, aerobics), cycling clubs, he dream of a double gold fin- JoAnne Wells netted 22-points and 9 activity over the course of most active is a cinch! It’s just a matter tennis lessons, swimming les- ish for the women’s basketball rebounds for the Wesmen, while days of the week of incorporating some simple sons, basketball, and etc. steps into your life. In fact, you Tteam was snuffed out last Erica McGuiness put up 19-points • Incorporating more activity into • Tip 6: Locate parks, and walk- weekend. The University of for UBC. The unassuming Kate probably already are "physically your daily routine can improve active" and don’t even know it. ing trails in your area. Local Winnipeg Wesmen went into the Daniels led the Wesmen on Saturday your health status malls sometimes have walking Canada West final four in Regina with 18-points. The T-Birds Kelsie If you don’t like to EXERCISE, clubs as well. It’s a good place to hoping to win a gold medal to go Thu scored 16 in the bronze medal • Daily activities may include: don’t worry. Exercise is just one go when the weather is bad. along with the silver and bronze they victory. aspect of physical activity. The picked up the last two years, but The University of Regina • walking stairs (instead of taking • Tip 7: Keep an activity journal. the elevator) following are some tips to help returned home empty-handed after a Cougars put an exclamation point on you get started: In it, list all of the activities you pair of losses left them off the podi- their gold medal victory over the • gardening have done each day and how long um. Thunderbirds, showing they are the • Tip 1: Make a list of the reasons you did them. A journal will help On Friday night the women team to beat in this years CIS finals • raking leaves why you’d like to incorporate you track your progress, help you dropped their semi-final game to the at the Duckworth Centre March 12- physical activity into your life. set goals and identify the activi- UBC Thunderbirds 78-68 and then 14. The Cougars blanketed the T- • dancing Be sure to include health prob- ties that you like best. lost the bronze medal game on Birds defensively, holding them to a • mall walking while shopping lems that might be improved by Saturday night to the Simon Fraser total of 36-points in the gold medal physical activity. Once you’ve become com- University Clan 78-65. game and only 15 in the second half. • carrying a grocery basket rather fortable with physical activity, it It’s starting to become a tradition All four teams will compete in than pushing a cart (when appli- • Tip 2: Make a list of any reasons is now time to explore aerobic, for the Wesmen and Clan to meet in the CIS championships being held at cable) that keep you from participating resistance and flexibility training. the playoffs. Two years ago at the the University of Winnipeg, along nationals the Clan relegated the with two teams from Ontario and one If you would like to ask a fitness question, or comment on anything related to fitness and getting into shape, Wesmen to the bronze medal game, from each of the Quebec and Atlantic email Sarah Hauch at [email protected], or leave a message at 786-9497. while last year it was the Wesmen conferences. The final four positions who came out on top of the semi- are decided this weekend. march 4, 2004 page 19
the uniter sports The Panel Speaks Out
lutch, grab, icing, relentless penalties, sluggish effort, low scores, four game shutouts elongated and exhausted discussions that are entirely fueled by controversy’s and ‘left, right’ by a single goalie, and the infamous TRAP are all sound bites that have been stream- opinions. So what really are the most effective changes that will ultimately transpire the game Clining sports media, while making their effects right to the doorstep of NHL fans into a much more exciting spectacle? Well, those questions can only be answered by the most across the continent. It has finally, I repeat, finally, been both recognized and addressed by distinguished, superb, and seasoned sports journalists in the universe. Yes, it is us at The the NHL king pins : a.k.a commissioner Gary Bettman and Co. to take some action- we hope Uniter, that can once again bring light to the issues while generating pin point answers to the real action- towards rules changes that will bring fire back into our, yes Canada’s, game. But questions. Here is another installment of the Uniter’s panel discussion on what rule changes with any proposed changes to any league in professional sport, we are all too familiar with the should be made to make the NHL a more exciting game.
SHERI LAMB continue when attacking Source: Vol. 57 No. 25 The Hockey short, the new rules will not allow suspect they could be just some players clear the offensive News time for a breakout nor a trap, and rumors passed down a chain of Looking over the proposed NHL zone on a dump in. therefore will generate more back informants. I have always been a fan rule changes that the GMs suggested LEIGHTON KLASSEN and forth hockey, hence improved of the rough play combined with the at their meeting in February, you This will decrease the number flow. Don Cherry says it will ‘kill speed of the game that NHL has have to wonder if they were drinking of whistles, allowing for the possi- No beating around the bush on the defenceman’ because of these exhibited in the past, and I think it to ease the pain of losing so many bility of shorter games. Those three- this one, here it is cut and dry, corner battles, but he’s sure one to definitely makes things more exhila- millions. (In salaries and the meeting hour games of players “trapping” straight to the point. Be done with talk about toughness and rough rating to watch. If there is one rule was in Las Vegas.) Let’s take a look could be significantly reduced. the redline, and keep the goddamn stuff….what did CBC do to him? change I wouldn’t disagree with, it at these new propositions and decide goalies in their little cages- no going would have to be the icing rule. This for ourselves it the league will be Rule 5: The blue lines and behind the net! Why? Simple. BRAD PENNINGTON is because it would definitely help better off implementing them. center red line will be Disallowing goalies to go behind the prevent injuries to the players who increased to 24 inches from net has two immediate and collabo- One of the proposed rules would make watching the game a one of a Rule 1: Goalies who play the 12 in the AHL next season. rative effects. The first: it will not prohibit goaltenders from handling kind experience that only NHL can puck behind the net will be allow the team retrieving the puck to the puck behind the net, probably to generate. penalized. This allows for longer passes, set up a systematic breakout give players more but really looks silly. Moving on… because of a MIKE PYL If this rule is accepted, it means fans can no longer marvel at the Rule 6: Games that remain tied Where to begin? The NHL has puck handling skills of Martin after overtime during the regu- so many problems, Glen Sather as Brodeur or the blunders of those lar season in the American commissioner would actually be an goaltenders whom are less skilled at League will be decided upgrade. puck handling (how many times by a shootout next The self-proclaimed "Coolest have you laughed when Patrick Roy season. Game on Earth" is in desperate need chose to play forward?). Not to men- of a makeover. While the reduction tion broadcasters’ putting together I assume of goalie equipment (who remem- their ‘plays of the week’ would be they mean the bers the Stay-Puft Marshmallow required to do a lot more work, find- AHL, since the Man from Ghostbusters?) would ing things to make you laugh. American help, the first change implemented League is should be the exclusion of the red Rule 2: Goalie leg pads will actually line. be reduced in width to 10 baseball… The mid-90s saw the game inches from 12 inches. although tie evolve, with the 1995 New Jersey games Devils trapping teams all the way to Great! This will give the goal- after nine the Stanley Cup. As a result, both tal- tenders’ more movement when they innings ent-laden and talent-starved teams decide to drop the gloves and block- could be have made the switch to the dreaded ers and duke it out. more fun Ilustration: Ainsley Johnston trap. This is the turn hockey minds to settle have taken the game. Rule 3: The nets will be with a The only logical step would be moved back to 10 feet from homerun to figure out a way to counter it. the end boards from 13 feet. derby than chance to However, the restrictions on two- They were moved to 11 feet in extra it handle the line passes make this extremely dif- from the backboards in innings. Just will now generate puck and ficult. Without long passes, the trap 1990-91 and to 13 feet in something to battles in the corners and along the score more will always dominate the game. Very 1998-99. ponder… boards, rather than allowing the goals. few players are skilled enough to defenceman to lazily pick up the There is also stickhandle through five defense- Well, since Wayne Gretzky is Rule 7: The AHL will award three puck behind the net . At the same an icing rule that would see a men. long retired and the extra space has- points for regulation wins, two for an time, it will not allow the defensive whistle being blown as the puck Compare this situation to basket- n’t increased scoring chances why OT victory and one for an OT loss. team to set up the trap because they crossed the line instead of a head- ball. If team A sends four players to not move the nets back. This will add will be in the offensive end strong race for control. Other cover two of team B's players in the to the excitement of attending the Will aspirin become a league forechecking and/or setting up an changes include a wider blue line, backcourt with a full-court press, NHL games as players’ fight for sponsor because statisticians are offensive play. In contrast, tradition- which is currently being tested out what do you do? You look for the room in the decreased space behind going to need some if this rule is ally the puck is dumped in, goalie by the AHL, and the removal of the long outlet pass, of course. Lobbing the net. implemented? How about dumping stops it, defenceman picks up, sets red line is another change that has the ball over the defense would be the OT altogether after regular sea- up breakout while defensive teams people talking. For what reason the much easier than dribbling through Rule 4: The NHL will rein- son games and letting the last min- sets up trap, breaks out and dumps it NHL has for these changes I don’t four defenders. Basketball would troduce the tag-up offside utes of the third period be a frenzy of once over center. The same cycle know, or really understand. It’s hard become a dull bore, too, if you rule, which allows play to activity? then begins from the other team. In to tell if they are actually valid or I couldn't dribble over centre. page 20 march 4, 2004
the uniter sports Put The Cherry Back On Top at French Canadians was undoubtedly memory, “only French guys wear LEIGHTON much larger than Cherry’s shot at visors,” was absent of his anti-French, KLASSEN French Canadian’s. Canadian’s do have as the call it, bias. I could even under- Sports Editor a right to be infuriated, and frankly stand CBC’s actions if he used the label- offended by Conan’s remarks that con- ing in a more derogatory form like e’s brought sequently clawed into Canada’s her- “Frenchies” or “Poutine eating hockey embarrass- itage, culture, and economy- the binary players,” but his bias towards French Hment, of a given society. Although Don Canadians was undetectable in this par- ridicule, and disgrace to Canadians Cherry may has taken a small swipe at ticular case. across every corner of the country. And French Canadian’s; stress ‘small swipe’, Don Cherry is one of the most with that, he’s taken away our pride, the alleged insult was put through the credible, well respected; you can even respect, faith in spoken word, and a context of hockey and not anything that call him an ambassador, of hockey com- right to free speech. He, is not Don exceeds past the genre of the sport. I mentators in all of sport. He has earned Cherry. He, is the ignorant fuck who can somewhat understand how CBC his strips in the hockey world through threw ‘the voice of hockey’ in the hot could have been slightly disappointed, playing, coaching, and commentating water tank- The CBC. unimpressed, or even timidly angry, but through all venues of the National The recent ‘red tagging’ that in no way does Cherry deserve the Hockey League. He has contributed his CBC has nailed on to Cherry’s back is a thrashing that he has sustained. Yes, he efforts relentlessly towards improving poignant injustice, and a snapshot of our is notorious for holding a grudge against hockey amongst youth while greatly passivist dominant, over-sensitized French Canadians, but the lines that he promoting women’s hockey as well. society. Conan’s wad of spit protruded was scolded for; let me refresh your His generosity, veteran insight, and sen- ior status has earned him recognition as one of the most recognizable, credible, and most importantly, well respected hockey icons in all of Canada. CBC’s actions were unquestionably despicable, embarrassing, unprofessional, and Holy cow! unnecessary at Don Cherry. Don Cherry is not a journalist, not a reporter, not an editor, not even a distinguished hockey analyst (such as someone like It doesn’t get any Bob Mackenzie of TSN), he is a mire commentator or columnist- the venue better than this. where free speech and opinion are set at the forefront of discussion. It is some- thing that the CBC has taken away from Get a $0 phone, the widest cellular Cherry which in turn rapes the mandate coverage in Manitoba, a new plan of sport commentary. CBC has now I resent that! that will knock your horns off, and taken away Cherry’s freedom, ridiculed a big honkin’ bonus to boot. All at his reputation, and embarrassed an astonishingly low price. Canada’favorite hockey icon, I can only hope the Cherry goes back on top.
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