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Photo by Brendan Abbott PUCK IS ON ITS WAY NAIT goaltender Kevin Dziaduck prepares to stop a shot during a game against SAIT last Friday at NAIT arena. NAIT lost 3-1.

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Photo by Lisi Monro “We’ve received numer- NAIT’s fenced bicycle compound, which has reportedly been the site of a number of thefts, is very easy GABRIELLE HAY-BYERS to get into, says intrepid Nugget reporter Gabrielle Hay-Byers. Student Issues Editor ous student complaints and received confirmed reports that about 50 students were never evacuated from the basement H-Wing ... we have students that were not evacuated up to 40 minutes after the firefighters were called,” says Lisi Monro, VP Academic for NAITSA. And that’s not all. According to Monro, there were students who Bikes safe? Not! left the building on their own because of the smoke in their area, and staff who had no idea that they were walking into an emergency situa- GABRIELLE HAY-BYERS exterior of the gym. For a school that is so actively partic- tion because the emergency lights above doors were non-operational. Bicyclists need to heed a simple mes- Maybe that’s why there’s been so many ipating in the ecoNAIT campaign, there sage if they’re parking their ride here at alleged bike thefts in the past few months. seems to be little incentive for people to Safety questioned NAIT: Don’t. You’re better off locking your bike to a ride their bikes to class – who knows if With such serious “maintenance issues,” many are questioning the Every day, thousands of NAIT stu- tree in front of the HP Centre than locking you’ll even have one when you come safety of NAIT staff and students. The Nov. 12 fire left an aftermath dents and staff bring themselves and their it up in that compound in a corner. back? that is more than soot and blackened equipment. The incident leaves belongings to NAIT. Unfortunately, every serious worries about the future. year, that means that many people lose “Nobody knew what was going on and had this been an emer- their belongings to thieves. gency on the main floor or something of a more serious nature, I am Now, cars have alarms, but what do of the opinion that there could have been students that were seriously bicycles have? Well, bicycles belong- Riding the bus injured,” says Monro. ing to NAIT attendees have a locked So who should have evacuated those students? Why were they left compound. ALISTAIR WILKINSON perspective to City Council. in the basement with no knowledge of the fire? Many NAIT students Bicyclists from NAIT pay $20 and they Now that winter’s back, NAIT stu- “I’ve had a great many of NAIT’s and staff have assumed that NAIT Security dropped the ball, but not have access to the chain-link-and-barbed- dents and staff who bus to the institute staff writing me about their problems according to Jerry Hove, head of campus security. wire facility that is supposed to keep their are becoming more and more aware of with the Edmonton Transit System, and “It’s Occupational Health and Safety that takes care of the fire war- bikes safe. wait times. Change may be on the way, I’d like to hear more from students – it dens (who) make sure. The fire wardens are the ones who ensure that But just how much protection does the however, as four of Edmonton’s city all adds up, the more problems we bring everyone is leaving. It depends on the situation – if there’s an active compound offer? The chainlink is indeed councillors have accepted the challenge to their attention, the more people who fire, and there’s a risk to any officer, we’d contact the fire department double high, and barbed wire is its crown, to use only city transit for their travel need better transit options, the more and they’d take care of it. If there was no danger, campus security but it does have a gate. needs. The councillors are to ride the likely council and Transit are to respond would take care of it (an evacuation).” So how hard is it to get a key? As it rails and wheels for a full week, respond- to those complaints when we approach turns out, any crazy can get one. Take me, ing to a challenge made by a group of them.” Not ‘life-threatening’ for example. On Nov. 19, I applied at the transit users, so that Edmonton’s ruling Wyspianski says that students and When Nugget Staff contacted Charles Campbell, a safety adviser parking office by verbally giving a fake body can see why the city’s transit sys- staff can e-mail transit complaints to her for Occupational Health and Safety, it was the first time that OHS NAIT ID number, an address that doesn’t tem needs more funding. at [email protected], or complain directly NAIT had been informed of the discrepancies in the evacuation, or of exist and a NAIT phone number. Twenty These are not the first complaints city to ETS, Strathcona and St. Albert Tran- potential for error in NAIT’s safety protocols. dollars later and I was in the bike com- councillors have received regarding tran- sit. In addition, NAITSA is conducting a Campbell stressed, however, that the evacuation was “a choice of pound by the gym. sit issues. Right here at NAIT, the Stu- transit survey, which may be accessed on the fire department to make, it wasn’t for life-threatening reasons that And to whomever leaves their red dents’ Association is encouraging stu- the NAIT student portal. anyone was evacuated, it was for comfort reasons.” mountain bike unlocked in there ... you dents and staff to bring their transit prob- The four city councillors stuck with With the recent introduction of a new NAIT security team, hope- should probably get a lock. lems into the limelight. NAITSA prez only transit options have not made an fully changes will be made so that NAIT staff and students can once After reviewing a NAIT Media rela- Kerri Wyspianski wants students to e- offer similar to Wyspianski’s, but it again be at ease, knowing that their campus is a safe environment for tions release, I discovered that there are mail their ETS complaints directly to her remains to be seen whether they will e- them to work and learn in. no security cameras listed as being on the so that NAITSA can bring the students’ mail their complaints to her. Thursday, November 22, 2007 The Nugget 3

The Nugget Room E-128B 11762–106 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5G 2R1 Production Offi ce Mumps shots urged 471-8866 Fax: 491-3989 E-mail: [email protected] GABRIELLE HAY-BYERS ache, fever, vomiting, loss of appe- “victim” out for one to two weeks, should be immunized with mumps- There has been a rash of mumps tite, pain when chewing or swal- but severe complications can containing vaccine if they have not Student Editor cases at southern Alberta post-sec- lowing and pain and swelling of include sterility, meningitis, arthri- been immunized against mumps, Alistair Wilkinson ondary institutions recently, which glands under the ears or on either tis and deafness. received only one dose of mumps [email protected] has prompted Alberta Health and side of the face. After hearing that, I bet you vaccine or have never had mumps Sports Editor Wellness to request that health In addition, male-specifi c organs want your vaccine, right? disease.” Nahreman Issa authorities begin to immunize stu- can also be affected. Well good news – Capital For more information 24 hours [email protected] dents for the potentially life-threat- So, if you suspect you may have Health will be supplying the vac- a day, seven days a week, call Capi- Arts and Culture Editor ening viral disease. mumps, avoid contact with any cine free on campus on Nov. 28 and tal Health Link at 408-LINK (5465) Geoff Tate Mumps is an extremely conta- other individuals. You could be car- Dec. 3 in the North Lobby from 8 or, outside the local calling area, [email protected] gious disease that is spread through rying a serious viral disease and a.m. to 4 p.m. call toll free 1-866-408- LINK. Student Affairs Editor coughing, sneezing and saliva risk infecting others. Capital Health says that “all stu- Visit www.capitalhealth.ca for Gabrielle Hay-Byers transfer. Symptoms include head- Mumps will normally take a dents and staff born in or after 1970 health information online. [email protected] Photo Editor Lisi Monro [email protected] NAIT student a shoe-in Production Manager Frank MacKay GABRIELLE “It was the best design, any. Soon to be in the 99-cent but only because I can’t afford [email protected] HAY-BYERS hands down,” Jerry Filice bin at your local fl ea market.” nice shoes,” says Zahacy, who For advertising inquiries, please Ryan Zahacy spends his said. That said, at least two professes to not be able to live “every day” times as a Parts “His ideas were so bang people are wearing the design without beer and oxygen, in call 471-8866 Technician, and is currently on that they looked as though – Ryan Zahacy and his little that order. or e-mail: [email protected] attending NAIT for his third they came from Globe brother Cody, who stole one Zahacy’s design is the fi rst year. directly.” of 12 complimentary pairs Globe shoe to bear the name The Nugget encourages So, what would Zahacy Even with that high praise, that his older brother had won of a non-professional skate- submissions. have time to do as a hobby? however, Zahacy is still keep- as part of his prize package. boarder. Perhaps a career [email protected] Apparently, design shoes for ing a cool head about his suc- “Yup (I wear the shoes) ... change is in order. Ryan Zahacy THE DEADLINE IS Globe Footwear, an interna- cess. When asked if he Noon on the last school day tional footwear designer that was interested in who of the week. specializes in skateboard shoes. might be wearing one of All submissions must be accom- The 21-year-old skate- the 2,100 pairs of “Ryan panied by your name and student boarding enthusiast had his Zahacy for West 49” ID number. shoe design, which was a shoes and how many may project borne out of bore- have sold, he replied: The opinions expressed by con- dom, chosen out of 250 other “No ... I have bet- tributors to the Nugget are not designs by Globe Footwear. ter things to do with my necessarily shared by NAIT of- fi cials, NAITSA or elected school A senior buyer from West time. Like drink alone. representatives. 49, a skate and snow apparel (Probably) None (have retailer, had this to say about been sold) ... and (West Zahacy’s design: 49) probably won’t sell Letters Maintenance welcome deferred ... We want your views AMANDA BUCKLER Is something bugging you about NAIT or the rest of the One of the biggest problems NAIT is facing is deferred world? Do you have some maintenance, the delay in performing much-needed repair, praise to dish out about the maintenance and renewal to machinery and buildings. school or life in general? NAIT has a total of $79.9 million in deferred mainte- Get those thoughts into print. nance. NAIT president Dr. Sam Shaw says that newer build- Keep them short and to the point. No more than 100 words. ings will help the situation, reducing some of the deferred Hell, we’re a newspaper not an maintenance costs. encyclopedia. Give us a break! “Certainly with the Spartan Centre for Instrumentation Submit your letters with your and Millwright, the Millwright centre was in an area with a real name and phone number lot of deferred maintenance,” Dr. Shaw says. to: [email protected]. Don’t sweat it. We won’t pub- “We’ve taken them out and put them in new space and lish your phone number, but we then that allows us to renovate the existing space that Mill- do need to list your real name. wright was in.” It’s all good. Getting some- Although there are still problems with the Spartan build- thing off your chest is down- ing, Dr. Shaw says the government is starting to assist NAIT right therapeutic. Trust us on that. with maintenance issues. Write us. “One is our power plant, and we recieved $7.8 million to renew that, and on top of that we recieved $1.8 million to renew our roofs.” Since NAIT has the highest amount of deferred mainte- nance out of all post-seconday institutions in Alberta, it has become a top priority.  The Nugget Thursday, November 22, 2007 opinion — Editorial — It’s hardly shocking

t’s been years since I was last tasered, and in my Iexperience, insulting the police while cop-determined voltage forces its way around my body like a thousand wasps stinging my insides ... well it’s not a good idea. I’m just glad I don’t speak much Polish, or ALISTAIR WILKINSON it might have been a lot worse Student Editor (By the way, anybody know what Durna Pizda means? I think I just got a compliment!) Given the events surrounding Robert Dziekanski’s death, my editorial’s title may be in poor taste, but really, are any of you at all surprised? Public out- cry over taser use, inquiry into taser deaths and an on-going media feeding frenzy – what, like it hasn’t happened before? Who knew that police – or any security service, for that matter – could ever be a tad overzealous (or in the case of NAIT’s security service, refreshingly — Letters — relaxed in attitude)? First, let me state that I don’t generally have a problem with police, Lap dancing a backward move since they’re the first guys I’d call if I were getting a beating (unless they were the ones doing the beating – curse my glorious hippy hair Dear Editor, to its well-worn stereotype of being a are made to perform, lap dancing is nei- and penchant for vandalism). Still, it’s only natural to expect that a I find it sadly ironic that NAIT is dil- welcoming environment for chauvinis- ther fun nor empowering, although both position of power will occasionally attract the wrong people. It’s just igently working to establish a program tic, frat-boy posers and the women who may be true for the ones they are danc- a shame that the kind of person inclined to beat somebody rather than called Women in Technology while, at think that these guys are “just swell.” ing for. I have already greatly exceeded reason with them is a hell of a lot more noticeable, and makes for more the same time, NAITSA is sponsoring And please don’t try to denigrate my the imposed, attention-deficit 100-word interesting footage. lap dance classes during its upcoming opinion as being prudish or equate lap limit, so I will reserve my comments What’s really upsetting is how often that footage involves taser- Sex and Relationship Week. While one dancing as just some harmless fun or, on the juvenile, but relatively harmless, use. I’m not thrilled that tasers are standard issue for most oppression program is attempting to break down the worse yet, an act of empowerment for events of Sexual Jeopardy and Sex Party services ... sorry, police services. I know that police are expected to try barriers that exist for women to consider women. For over a decade, my wife has at the Nest (sigh). tasers on themselves, to see how it feels, but there’s a slight difference and pursue careers in non-traditional been working with ex-drug addicts and Sincerely, between tasering a healthy, athletic person (like the police when they fields of study, the other event demon- prostitutes – some as young as 12 years Terry M. Luhoway first enter the force) and an aging, tired person with heart problems and strates that NAIT continues to live up of age. I can assure you that, when they Staff anger management issues (like the police when they retire). Using tasers has obviously weakened police services. What hap- pened to the days when police would rely on well-practised baton CO2 slows global warming use to quiet suspects (or irritating people, who speak strange for- eign languages)? Compared to the infamous Rodney King arrest Dear Student Editor: in history. I am amazed, appalled and mentally conscientious citizens.” In the footage, the video of RCMP attacking Dziekanski in Vancouver Reducing CO2 emissions may not highly offended by it. Global Warm- transcript, John continues, “It is science; shows a police service that lacks the muscular energy to deliver be as important as recycling. NAIT’s ing; It is a SCAM. Some dastardly sci- the science of meteorology. This is my a solid beating. Oh, sure, after the second taser charge, there are a sustainability officer, whose task is to entists with environmental and politi- field of lifelong expertise. And I am tell- couple of half-hearted swings at the prone victim, but you can tell make NAIT environmentally friendly, cal motives manipulated long term sci- ing you Global Warming is a non-event, their hearts aren’t in it. should realize that CO2 is actually slow- entific data to create an illusion of rapid a manufactured crisis and a total scam.” One would think that the range of offensive weapons the RCMP ing global warming. As proof for my global warming.” John Coleman states Glenn Beck then states in the tran- can choose from (tasers, pepper spray, batons, steel-toed boots) would assertion I am using data from a tran- later in the transcript that after they script, “Yet there’s no question that … make them a little more enthusiastic. At the very least, one would hope script on the GlennBeck.com web- made the movie, “Now their ridiculous the globe has warmed in the last 100 that using the brain-power necessary to make that choice might make site. Glenn is selling “An Inconvenient manipulated science has been accepted years. The problem is the warmest the constables review which weapon is best suited to dealing with Book” as a play on Al Gore’s book “An as fact and become a cornerstone issue date on record in the last 100 years was the situation – say, dealing with a non-violent older Polish man who Inconvenient Truth.” for CNN, CBS, NBC, the Democratic 1934.” This is the proof for my assertion speaks no English – and choose the most effective (say, non-violent According to the transcript, John Political Party, the Governor of Califor- that CO2 is slowing global warming. means). In this case, they fell back to the easiest, and least effective. Coleman, the founder of the Weather nia, school teachers and, in many cases, Sincerely, And that’s hardly shocking. Channel, said, “It is the greatest scam well informed but very gullible environ- Richard Blakely Thursday, November 22, 2007 OPINION The Nugget  NCAT: Opportunity realized I would like to respond to a few • Concrete floors contain 10 • The design allowed mature any future buildings. We cannot go through the of the points made by Mr. Parker per cent fly ash from coal-fired trees along Princess Elizabeth Ave- We seized the opportunity to expense of removing all water taps in his letter (Nov. 1 Nugget) con- power plants; nue to remain; achieve the right design for all from our older buildings, but do cerning the sustainability of our • Efficient windows reduce Careful thought, planning and stakeholders, to ensure that we encourage the use of water bottles new NCAT building. energy loss by up to 50 per cent; design went into our state-of-the- maximize the elements of envi- or other sources of drinking water. When this state-of-the-art • Lights in classrooms and art NCAT building. It is the most ronmental sustainability while at And this is only a part of the facility was being planned and washrooms only turn on when environmentally sensitive and sus- the same time providing excellent sustainability story at NAIT. One designed, we made a few deliber- occupied; tainable structure that we have, set- learning space. of our Guiding Principles in NAIT ate decisions, including not seek- • White panels on ceil- ting the benchmark for our future Similarly, for sanitary reasons 20/21 is to “commit to sustainable ing Leadership in Energy and ings reflect natural light into the buildings. and on the advice of our archi- practices.” Environmental Design (LEED) building; We believe that we would tects, we chose not to install drink- Some examples of such prac- certification. But that does not • Aluminum curtain walls con- have achieved LEED certifica- ing fountains in the NCAT build- tices include using our swimming mean the NCAT building does not tain at least 70 per cent recycled tion had we decided to pursue it. ing, and will not be installing any pool water for city trees, generat- meet these standards. content; Instead of incurring an estimated in our future buildings. One only ing about 10 per cent of our elec- For instance: • State-of-the-art water recy- cost of $200,000 to complete the needs to do an online search for tricity needs through our fuel cell • In comparison to a standard cling system saves about four LEED certification process, we “drinking fountains, germs” to be and hiring a full-time sustainabil- post-secondary building, our new Olympic-sized pools of water decided to spend this on equip- overwhelmed with the scientific ity officer. building will consume 50 per cent annually in cooling the instrumen- ment for the labs and classrooms literature on this point. There are We are serious about sustain- less electricity for lighting, while tation equipment; for our students. The fees for cer- plenty of tap water access points in ability at NAIT, and we continue cutting greenhouse gases from • Exposed concrete floors tification were not covered by pro- staff and student areas within the to demonstrate that commitment in such a facility by roughly 50 per mean far less cleaning products vincial government funding at the building. Staff and students may ever more creative ways. cent as well. are used; time that the capital budget was choose to bring their own water David Janzen CA • Reinforced steel in the floors • “Green” cleaning products approved. Our understanding is bottles to work and fill them at Vice President Administration is 100 per cent recycled content; are used. that such fees will be funded for these taps. & CFO Controversy part of the deal

as they are. Whether it’s the photo scribe to it and as good as those who Please feel free to visit my blog at gestions at [email protected] radar “cash cow,” “psycho cyclists” contribute to it and the standards http://shantc.blogspot.com or to I value and look forward to your or “snippy” politicians, Diotte is they set. email me any comments or sug- input. never afraid to go there. “I’ve found that some of my best columns in terms of changing things tend to get a lot of reaction from the people I’m writing about … you Bullies not welcome By SHANT CHAKMAKIAN can’t be too thin-skinned yourself if a politician or someone calls a news LEWIS MEHTA ally happened in school years back. up as a target for all sorts of pierc- What do you look for in a cam- conference to try to downplay what Imagine you’ve just started in After all, we are all adults here, ing insults and lewd remarks. How- pus newspaper? What makes it you’ve written or even take a few your program at NAIT. It’s a pro- and adults don’t bully others right? ever, this was shown to the program worth reading? potshots at you,” said Diotte. gram that matches your career aspi- That’s something that first-year stu- staff and the situation was taken Is it a paper that isn’t afraid to Our paper is starting to really rations perfectly, a terrific opportu- dent Michael initially believed. extremely seriously. stir the pot? Or is it one that cowers put important issues out there and nity to learn alongside others with “When I was in high school, I Investigative steps were immedi- away from any and all controversy? to provide necessary criticism that similar goals. Having escaped the couldn’t wait to get into college. I ately taken. Here at the Nugget, we take helps raise the bar for our campus. dark ages of your education (ie. high just wanted to be able to learn with- Fortunately, the perpetrators had pride in our journalism and in put- It also tells the story of our com- school), you are finally enrolled in out having to face the daily crap their names published by each of ting a reasonable, if not decent level munity and shines the light on the a higher-learning institution, where from other students,” he says. their posts, thus leaving plenty of evi- of quality and tact in our writing. life here. It is a small monument the best students come H o w e v e r t h i s dence for the NAIT staff to obtain. Years ago, this paper wasn’t and a big voice for our beloved to play. We are here to w a s n ’ t t o b e , a s Students affected do have worth reading (Grapevines aside) campus. You walk around Michael has found resources to turn to. There is indi- and I personally wouldn’t have even And that is what students should the halls, confident get an educa- himself dealing with vidual counselling given at the Stu- used it to line a bird cage. expect of our campus paper – a cer- i n y o u r a b i l i t y t o tion and no one verbal abuse from dent Counselling Centre on the main But now I’m proud to say, peo- tain level of quality, journalism and succeed. other students on an floor of the HP Centre building, ple enjoy this paper as they sit down occasional controversy. Suddenly it begins has the right almost daily basis. which is free to current students. for coffee, or take a break between If anyone sees Radio and Televi- all over again. At to impede our Disillusioned, Afflicted students are also classes. sion students around campus, you’ll first it seems subtle, a ability to do so. Michael freely admits encouraged to speak with NAITSA, I’m also proud to say we have see that they work hard, hustle and few people whisper- that he is seriously and of course, to inform program some great editors and contributors. provide the best level of journalism ing, while pointing considering quitting staff. While NAIT staff will step I greatly enjoy watching them raise they respectively can. and smirking in your general direc- his program because of this. “I’m try- in to stop such situations, it is very the bar as I simply come along for That is why NTV is actually tion. As the days go by, the whispers ing to ignore it, but at some point it’s difficult for them to keep track of this awesome ride. aired on TV and why NR92 is aired grow into taunts. Eventually you just becoming too much.” everything, as students who find “Often you know you’ve done live around campus and on the Net; start making all possible efforts to Of course, bullying isn’t themselves a target of harassment good journalism by the outcry from because students take it seriously avoid the harassment, even though it restricted to the classroom anymore. are often unwilling to mention it to others – people who’ve perhaps and put their hearts into it, and means skipping class, thus missing Through the use of web com- staff for fear of reprisal. been shown to be less-than compe- our beloved Nugget should be no assignment deadlines and exams. As munities and popular sites such as However, regardless of the situa- tent … you really can’t be afraid to different. you watch your career aspirations MySpace and Facebook, the harass- tion, it is crucial that victims of bul- stir the pot,” says Kerry Diotte, vet- I can proudly say that our insti- and self-confidence fall in shreds ment expands past NAIT’s physical lying speak up about it, as this is the eran columnist with the Edmonton tution strives to be No. 1 in as many around you, a thought springs to boundaries and is brought online. In best way to deal with the issue. Sun and former editorial adviser for of its endeavours as possible and our your mind. “This shouldn’t be still one such instance involving a web No student should feel afraid to the Nugget. campus newspaper should be no dif- happening! This isn’t junior high!” group intended for communication come to NAIT. We are here to get an Diotte has never been afraid ferent. In the end, every publication Ideally, bullying should be a relic for all members of a particular pro- education and no one has the right to of controversy or calling the facts is as strong as the readers that sub- of the past, something that occasion- gram section, one student was held impede our ability to do so.  The Nugget Thursday, November 22, 2007 SPORTS Goin’ to ! the best fans in the league. There’s no denying the quarterback on that championship team? 95th should be an exciting one. that Rider Nation (or Riderville as they are call- , the Roughriders head coach. Whether it’s the farmers from Saskatchewan ing themselves now) is louder and prouder than The game will take place who win, or the … what the hell do they do all other fans. Seeing how Rider Nation is prev- in Toronto on Nov. 22, at 3:30 p.m. MT. The in ? This game should be one for the alent wherever the Roughriders play, it should performer for the half time show will be Lenny ages, a game that will go down in the books. be home advantage for their team. Kravitz. Or you can enter your very own sports cliché Speaking of advantages, the Roughriders So regardless of who you cheer for, this there. By Nahreman Issa are Cup favorites to win; especially since Win- Sports Editor nipeg quarterback broke his arm. Glenn threw for more than 5,000 yards this sea- “Hun, pack up the John Deere, we’re son. , Blue Bombers seldom- headin’ to Toronto.” used backup quarterback, threw for 107 yards. Yeehaw! The stage has been set for the 95th So not only is that a really big factor, but who Grey Cup game in Toronto. For the first time could forget Bombers kicker ever, Saskatchewan and Manitoba will jokingly calling Roughrider fans a meet in what is affectionately being called “bunch of banjo-pickin’ inbreds.” Well the Battle of the Prairies. The Saskatche- Troy … “them hillbillies” might be out wan Roughriders beat the BC Lions 26- for revenge, hyuh, hyuh! 17 in the Western final, while in the East- In the end though, fate would seem ern final, the to be on Saskatchewan’s side. How’s destroyed the 19-9. this for coincidence? The last time the No matter what your thoughts on the Roughriders won the Cup was in 1989. That Roughriders are, you must admit that they have Grey Cup was hosted in Toronto. And who was

Photo by Janna Van Dorp FAST AND FURIOUS NAIT goaltender Lauryn Dzioba keeps her eye on the puck Saturday night at NAIT arena during a game against the Calgary Dinos. Calgary won 4-1.

Athletes of the week Sun Yang Badminton The NAIT female athlete of the week is Sun Yang of the NAIT badminton team. Sun Yang continued her domination of ACAC badminton this past weekend by posting a perfect 5- 0 record. She has not lost an ACAC singles match this season and is the early favourite to represent the ACAC at the Nationals in March. Aside from winning her singles matches this weekend, Yang won two doubles and a mixed match to help lead her team to a second- place finish. Yang is in her first year of ESL and is an international student from China. Dan Kai Badminton The NAIT male athlete of the week is Dan Kai, also of the NAIT badminton team. This past weekend, Dan Kai once again showed that he is a force within the ACAC, posting a 3-1 match record and helping the NAIT Ooks to a second-place finish. This result, combined with last tournament’s impressive results including a second-place finish in men’s singles and mixed-doubles and a third-place finish in men’s doubles, are the reason for Kai’s nomination. Kai is in his first year of ESL and is an international student from China. Thursday, November 22, 2007 The Nugget  The week in nait athletics Curlers kick off season In their first action of the year, the NAIT nice feed from Ashley Sochatsky. men’s curlers finished the round robin with a The Dinos rebounded with three goals (two 5-1 record, tied for first. The mixed team fin- on the powerplay) in the second period and ished with a 4-2 record, tied for third, while added a third period marker to win 4-1. the ladies team finished 2-3 and sit in fourth basketball place. The NAIT women’s basketball team BADMINTON dropped a pair of games to the Griffins by In weekend badminton action at the Concor- scores of 80-57 and 85-51. dia gym, the Ooks finished with a 2-1 record, On the men’s side, the Ooks played the beating Red Deer (7-2) and Mount Royal (7- Griffs tough, on their home court, before losing 2), dropping a close 5-4 decision to Concordia, a close one 87-81, then were handed a 71-39 who finished first. defeat the following night at MacEwan. HOCKEY No home court advantage in this matchup On deck this week ... as the Trojans defeated the Ooks 3-1 at the NAIT’s volleyball teams return to action as NAIT Arena on Friday. Ooks Cedric Duhamel they host the Medicine Hat College Rattlers for opened the scoring, but SAIT responded with games on Friday, Nov. 23 at 6:30 and 8:30 and three straight goals to win 3-1. Saturday at noon and 2 p.m. On Saturday in the SAIT Arena, the Ooks ••• downed the Trojans 5-3 to earn a split. The NAIT women’s hockey team travel to The Ooks got goals from Jeremy Mc- Red Deer on Thursday, Nov. 22 for a 7 p.m. Kibbon, Guillaume Martel, Scott Taje, Cedric game against the RDC Queens. Duhamel and Bret Peppler ••• Friday night, the Lady Ooks travelled to the 109 Street Challenge Father David Buaer Arena in Calgary to play On Friday night the Lady Ooks will host the University of Calgary Dinos. MacEwan in the 109 Street Challenge game. This was the first meeting of the year for All minor girls’ hockey teams will be admitted the two teams. Alycia Monahan got the start in for free and receive a hotdog and pop, courtesy goal. of NAIT Hospitality Services. She faced 35 shots on the evening, allowing If you want to bring your girls’ minor only one on a second-period power play. NAIT hockey team to the game, contact Peter at went 0-9 on power play opportunities and U of 471-7713. C scored a power play goal to win the game The puck drops at 7 p.m. Get out to the 1-0. game and cheer on the Ooks! Photo by Janna Van Dorp Saturday night, NAIT hosted the Dinos at ••• Cody Vermeulen goes high to block a shot last weekend in a game the NAIT arena and opened the scoring in the This is a bye week for the NAIT basketball against MacEwan College. first period when Sarah Wanchuk scored off a teams and the Ooks hockey team. Badminton team in 2nd place The Ooks badminton squad was in action this The Ooks were lead by Ook of the Week first- past weekend at Concordia in the first team tour- year players Dan Kai and Sun Yang. Yang went 5- nament of the season. 0 throughout the competition, while Kai went 3-1 The Ooks defeated the Mount Royal Cougars in his matches. seven matches to two matches before losing a Second-year women’s doubles team Diana tough round to Concordia 5-4 in matches. Bosma and Kyanne Perrett won two big matches The team rebounded nicely on Sunday to defeat for the Ooks and continue to impress the coaching Red Deer College 7-2. At the midpoint of the sea- staff. Next up for the Ooks is an exhibition trip to son, the Ooks sit in second place in the conference Florida at the end of December where the team will and look to challenge the defending ACAC cham- play matches in Miami and then play Florida State pion Concordia Thunder next semester. University and the University of Central Florida.  The Nugget MEN’S HOCKEY Thursday, November 22, 2007 Consistency the key

SEAN SZOPA in front of the net. Consistency is most likely going to be on the Ooks leading scorer from last season, Cedric Christmas wish list for the men’s hockey team. Duhamel-Flynn, opened the scoring after a point On Friday, southern rivals the SAIT Trojans shot ricocheted off the boards onto his stick. Ear- travelled north to battle the Ooks. Last season, lier in the period, the Trojans found a similar these two met in the ACAC final, which SAIT opportunity, but NAIT collapsed solidly in front won. This time around the Ooks were looking of Ooks goalie Kevin Dziaduck. for a different result. Both goalies played strong, but looked a With most of the offensive talent back on the lot different. Dziaduck wasn’t tested early in ice this season, there is potential for another title the game, but had to make some stellar saves run, although this season to keep the slim one-goal the Ooks have not been a cushion the Ooks had. 60-minute team and it has On the other side of the resulted in loss after loss. ice, SAIT goalie Resse A seven-game skid cre- St. Goodard was sharp ated a lot of talk simply as well. He really stayed because there was no indi- square to the puck and cation that this team would did not push out any huge struggle for so long, after rebounds. Towards the end its fantastic ’06-’07 cam- of the second and the start paign. Fans were all ready to witness the Battle of the third period, the game started to get away of Alberta on Friday, and the Ooks were looking from the Ooks. SAIT picked up their play, even for a solid two-way game for all three periods. with poor outlet passing all night long from Some of the keys to the game were the their defencemen. defensive lapses and penalty trouble. Last sea- Chances came more frequently for the Tro- son, the Ooks had trouble staying out of the “sin jans and they started to find ways to score. Three bin,” and it resulted in a lot of shorthanded play, unanswered goals followed, and the Ooks were which, of course, produces less time to create suddenly down by two. The Ooks were look- chances on the ice. After 12 games, nothing has ing for a second straight win, but it all disap- changed, and the penalty killers are still work- peared. This time, the problem spot was in front ing overtime. of their own net; not taking opposing players out After the first period on Friday, the Ooks of the play opened the door for easy goals on looked strong with their fore-check, and it pro- Dziaduck. duced giveaways from the Trojan defencemen. The Ooks fell 3-1 to SAIT, losing part one of For most of the period, scoring chances the Battle of Alberta; however, on Saturday, the seemed to be lacking, but special teams proved Ooks managed to even up the home-and-home Photo by Brendan Abbott to be a key element. Late in the first period, the series with a 5-3 victory down in Calgary. NAIT NAIT forward Jeff Topilko gets physical during he NAIT-SAIT clash at NAIT Ooks started managing their power play a lot sits 4-6-2 and are hoping that consistency on the arena Nov. 16. SAIT won the game 3-1. better, setting up point shots and getting traffic ice is a little more ... consistent. ACAC Standings

MEN’S HOCKEY Concordia 10 6 4 12 730 693 Medicine Hat 8 4 4 8 514 419 MHC 3, KC 0 (25-20, 25-23, 25-16) Team GP W L OTL Pts GF GA NAIT 12 5 7 10 884 922 Red Deer 8 0 8 0 358 598 SAIT 3, MRC 2 (21-25,17-25,26-24,25-22,15-12) Mount Royal 10 10 0 0 20 55 19 King’s 10 4 6 8 677 755 Briercrest 8 0 8 0 271 737 LC 3, PC 0 (25-12, 25-15, 25-18) MacEwan 10 7 2 1 15 47 40 Grande Prairie 10 3 7 6 720 761 Nov. 16 RDC 3, MacEwan 1 (20-25, 25-16, 25-22, 25-23) SAIT 10 6 2 2 14 48 36 Augustana 10 0 10 0 642 813 MacEwan 80, NAIT 57; Augustana 77, LC 59; Nov. 18 NAIT 12 4 6 2 10 42 47 South Division SAIT 60, MHC 52; MRC 101, BC 40; MHC 3, KC 2 (19-25,21-25,25-22,25-17,16-14) Concordia 10 4 6 0 8 31 46 Team G W L Pts PF PA LCC 70 , RDC 33; TKUC 76, GPRC 58 Briercrest 10 4 6 0 8 34 54 Red Deer 8 7 1 14 571 565 Nov. 17 WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Augustana 10 1 8 1 3 29 44 Mount Royal 6 5 1 10 516 379 MacEwan 85, NAIT 51; MRC 86, BC 19; Blue Division Nov. 16 Lethbridge 6 3 3 6 545 471 LCC 89, RDC 53; GPRC 70 - TKUC 64; Team MP MW ML Pts GW GL SAIT 3, NAIT 1; Augustana 7, BC 1; Briercrest 8 3 5 6 606 667 LC 72, Augustana 68; SAIT 55, MHC 44 Mount Royal 10 9 1 18 29 4 MRC 4, MacEwan 2 Medicine Hat 8 3 5 6 511 595 MacEwan 10 8 2 16 26 13 Nov. 17 SAIT 8 1 7 2 566 638 MEN’S VOLLEYBALL Red Deer 10 8 2 16 24 14 NAIT 5, SAIT 3; BC 4, Augustana 3 (OT); Nov. 16 Blue Division Grande Prairie 10 5 5 10 21 18 MRC 5, MacEwan 4 (SO) MacEwan 87, NAIT 81; Augustana 58, LC 109; Team MP MW ML Pts GW GL SAIT 10 3 7 6 12 25 MHC 79, SAIT 67; MRC 89, BC 59; Mount Royal 10 9 1 18 29 7 King’s 10 2 8 4 13 26 WOMEN’S HOCKEY RDC 80, LCC 78; TKUC 82, GPRC 76 Red Deer 10 8 2 16 25 10 Briercrest 12 1 12 2 10 35 White Division Team GP W L OTL Pts GF GA Nov. 17 SAIT 10 8 2 16 26 14 Team MP MW ML Pts GW GL Red Deer 10 7 2 1 15 34 19 MacEwan 71, NAIT 39; MRC 90, BC 81; MacEwan 10 7 3 14 25 14 Lakeland 10 8 2 16 28 13 Mount Royal 9 7 1 1 15 19 9 RDC 94, LCC 91 (OT); GPRC 69, TKUC 62; Briercrest 12 4 8 8 18 26 Lethbridge 8 5 3 10 21 9 SAIT 10 6 3 1 13 27 26 LC 71, Augustana 69; MHC 68, SAIT 64 Grande Prairie 10 0 10 0 5 30 NAIT 8 5 3 10 15 12 King’s 10 0 10 0 3 30 U of C 10 5 5 0 10 20 22 Keyano 10 4 6 8 15 19 MacEwan 9 3 6 0 6 13 23 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL White Division Medicine Hat 8 4 4 8 14 16 NAIT 10 1 7 2 4 12 26 North Division Team MP MW ML Pts GW GL Portage 8 0 8 0 0 24 Nov. 15 Team G W L Pts PF PA Lakeland 10 9 1 18 28 11 Nov. 16 RDC 5, SAIT 4 Concordia 10 8 2 16 812 621 Medicine Hat 8 7 1 14 23 7 TKUC 3, BC 2 (19-25,24-26,25-17,25-9,15-10) Nov. 16 MacEwan 10 8 2 16 744 617 Keyano 10 5 5 10 20 18 LC 3, PC 0; (25-7, 25-16, 25-14) U of C 1, NAIT 0; SAIT 6, RDC 3; King’s 10 5 5 10 716 650 NAIT 8 3 5 6 15 16 MacEwan 3, RDC 0 (25-12, 26-24, 25-19) MRC 1, MacEwan 0 Grande Prairie 10 5 5 10 699 715 Lethbridge 8 2 6 4 9 19 MRC 3, SAIT 0 (25-20, 25-10, 25-20) Nov. 17 NAIT 12 4 8 8 784 950 Portage 8 0 8 0 0 24 Nov. 17 U of C 4, NAIT 1; MRC 5, MacEwan 2 Augustana 10 3 7 6 666 725 Nov. 16 BC 3, TKUC 2 (18-25,25-23,25-20,19-25,15-11) Lakeland 10 3 7 6 626 769 BC 3, TKUC 1 (16-25, 25-15, 25-16, 25-21) KC 3, MHC 1 (23-25, 25-22, 28-26, 25-22) MEN’S BASKETBALL South Division LC 3, PC 0 (25-8, 25-15, 25-12) MRC 3, SAIT 0 (25-17, 25-17, 25-23) North Division Team G W L Pts PF PA RDC 3, MacEwan 1 (23-25, 25-18, 25-23, 25-16) LC 3, PC 0 (25-18, 25-12, 25-10) Team G W L Pts PF PA SAIT 8 8 0 16 593 403 MRC 3, SAIT 1 (25-20, 26-24, 21-25, 25-16) RDC 3, MacEwan 1 (25-20, 23-25, 25-15, 25-18) MacEwan 10 9 1 18 861 709 Mount Royal 6 6 0 12 461 233 Nov. 17 Nov. 18 Lakeland 10 9 1 18 831 692 Lethbridge 6 4 2 8 513 320 BC 3, TKUC 0 (25-23, 25-21, 25-19) KC 3, MHC 0 (25-19, 25-15, 25-22) Thursday, November 22, 2007 The Nugget  More bang for CLUBS CORNER Instrumentation Engineering Technology Silent Auction Monday Nov. 26 and Tuesday Nov. 27 in your buck the South Lobby from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m Items up for bid include: • 10-plus framed and unframed works of Aaron Brin habitat around.” art With the Canadian dollar at its This opinion is echoed in many • Uruk-hai Scimitar from Lord of the Rings prime, there is concern among many other peoples’ vacation plans, saying • $25 gift certificate from NAIT Retail industries about how this will affect they go to the States more for spe- Meatcutting Store their relationships across the border. cial events such as motorcycle com- • SI Bathing Suit edition 2008 Calendar One industry that was a surprise to petitions or visiting specific cities/ And More! me that is not strongly sites. Generally people affected on the Cana- are far more concerned dian side of the issue is with what they want to tourism. do on their vacation and Speaking with Pat focused a lot less on the from AMA travel, the currency exchange. direction of tourism in With the next Win- regards to the value of ter Olympics being the dollar will likely hosted in B.C. and the have an influence on increasing popularity those going south to places like Dis- of National Parks in Alberta, Canada neyland, Vegas and New York. Will will likely see a huge benefit from a this hurt the flow of U.S. tourists strong dollar. coming into Canada? What does this mean to students “The thing that brings people at NAIT? More Mojito’s on the to here (Canada) is that we have white sand beach in Cancun for your some of the best skiing and natural loonie.

Upcoming Events MRT 61 When: Wednesdays (Nov. 28) 12:15 p.m. to Event: OOKS Home Game 50/50 (Men’s 1:45 p.m.; Fridays (Nov. 23, Nov. 30 ) hockey) 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. When: Friday, Nov. 23; 7 p.m. Where: Table outside NAITSA office. Where: NAIT Arena PGC ORAS Event: Silent Auction (Fundraiser for PGC (Office and Records Administration) and the Strathcona Youth Shelter) Event: Cookie dough sales When: Wednesday Dec.5; 8 a.m. to When: Nov. 1 to Nov. 28 12:30 p.m. (For Cookie Dough orders contact Caitlyn via Where: The Annex, main floor stairs. e-mail [email protected]) Civil Engineering PFT 2008 Event: Ski trip to Panorama Event: Pre-Christmas Cookie Fest When: Dec. 7 to 9 When: Thursday, Nov. 29; Starts 4:30 p.m. Details: Contact Noel via email Where: Outside the NAITSA Office [email protected] CLXT Limited seats. DROP OFF LOCATIONS Event: Bake Sale A-140/141, B-103, C-103, Distribution, E-101, E-133, E-134, When: Wednesday Dec. 5; Noon to 4 p.m. Rose Martin Baumgartner E-214, E-220, K-116, Kingsway – ILM, L-101 – ODS, L-131, L- Thursday Dec. 6; 11 a.m. to Noon NAITSA Campus Clubs Manager 223, Mailroom (Metro), O-102 – Executive Office, Reads & Needs, Where: Outside NAITSA office 11762-106 Street, Room E133 T-110, T-700, U-105, Library, V-239, W-111, W-205, W-309, Y-308, Club 5 Star Edmonton, AB T5G 3H4 Fairview Campus, Patricia Campus, Souch Campus Event: Book Drive (Collection of new or used Ph: 471-8871 Fax: 491-3989 Share the Warmth campaign will run until Dec. 19, 2007 books for inner city children) E-mail: [email protected] 10 The Nugget Thursday, November 22, 2007 ARTS&CULTURE Breaking the Eugene Ripper defies mould description lyrics, but definitely some sweet lines in there.” Ripper: “I definitely spend a lot of time on the lyrics. I’m here to tell a story about all kinds of things, and my music is just meant to socialize myself with the audience. Fast Folk Underground 2.0 was just released this year, but I actually had the bulk of it ready in 2004. It just needed some fine tuning. And I got a little distracted from it for a Geoff TATE bit, but here it is.” Arts and Culture Editor Geoff: “Worth it, Ripper. Stories are cool, Can you say genre-breaking? Genre is kinda especially when they are accompanied by instru- tough, but I got the “breaking” down. If someone ments and light shows. Do you happen to have a were to come up to you and say “I play first-gener- pyrotechnics show?” ation punk-rock, old-skool, fast-folk underground Ripper: “Definitely meant to be played in a acoustic/electric, high-energy lyrical ballads about smaller, personal venue. So that’s a negative, no trains, Chinese governments and Van Gogh, all fire. I do have some energy in the form of my elec- Supplied photo with a country edge to it,” you would most likely tric, hard strumming performances, however!” Eugene Ripper brings his own brand of genre-breaking music to the Axis ask them what they were smoking and where you Geoff: “ Well played, Eugene. I walked into Cafe on Nov. 24. could get it. And then you would be all like, “Man, that one. I really think you should look into the that’s so genre-breaking!” whole fire route thing, though. I mean, punk rock, NAITSA presents Indeed, that is what my good friend Eugene fast folk, country-edged music is pretty unique, but Ripper likes to do – break the mould and pump out how many acts do you know that light the stage on some genuinely unique musical pieces. fire after a show? Now that is unique!” FREE MOVIE NIGHTS Playing at the Axis Café Ripper: “Isn’t the Axis NOVEMBER 27 Shaw theater on Saturday, Nov. 24, Eugene “I think people are Cafe’ a new venue? Don’t was happy enough to give me starting to really look know how well that would fly a few words in anticipation … ” of his show here. He’s been for things that stand Geoff: “What about just around since the ’80s, and cut out in the crowd, a guitar then? You have to do his teeth on the garage punk things that are dif- something.” rock that was around back then. Ripper: “Why don’t I He started out as a guitarist for ferent. And I feel as give you the e-mail address to – wait for it – Star Naked and though this is.” free musical downloads of my the Flesh-Tones, one of the first- music, supplied by myself?” – Eugene Ripper generation punk bands trying to Geoff: “Really? You would find their way in the world. Not do that? You must be rich! You entirely satisfied with just playing the guitar all the could totally afford to light something on fire! Why time, Ripper (what a kick-ass name) strayed into would you let people just steal your music?” the solo aspect of career, and here he remains! Ripper: “It’s about people getting to know Geoff: “Seriously, what the hell kind of music what I’m about first. People just need to hear my do you play? I like it, but it scares me … I need a music first, and then after, if they like it and feel name, Ripper, and I need it now.” like supporting me, they can buy the CD.” Ripper: “Underground Folk Rock is what it Geoff: “ That’s so … noble of you Mr. Ripper. generally gets called. It’s genre-breaking, so you I really wish there were more artists out there like can’t just put a name to it, though. There is a little you – fire-lighting, genre-breaking, technology- bit of everything thrown into the frying pan, and embracing artists who give out free stuff … ” I think the uniqueness of the result is what really Ripper: “Not lighting a fire. However, there defines it.” is a local artist opening for me by the name of Geoff: “Definitely unique, Ripper. It’s a nice Michael Rault who may be willing.” 4:30pm change from the generic sh*t they’re pumping out Geoff: “I’ll take what I can get! Thanks FREE popcorn & pop in nowadays.” Eugene!” Shaw foyer Ripper: “I like to think it is. People are gener- Ripper: “Call me Ripper.” ally getting tired of the corporate stuff people are Geoff: “That’s so hot.” 5:00 pm releasing today. I think people are starting to really Be sure to check out Eugene at the Axis Café Movie starts look for things that stand out in the crowd, things Nov. 24 if you feel like a uniquely unique time! that are different. And I feel as though this is.” For free samples of his musical work, go to www. Geoff: “Fo’ shizzle. And superb story telling, eugeneripper.com and download at will! What a by the way! You jump all over the place with your guy, that Ripper! Thursday, November 22, 2007 REViEWS The Nugget 11 Beowulf ... but only in 3-D! GEOFF TATE del, Beowulf is the next generation of is in 3-D. Naked. Basically. Unfor- of 30 men. the stops here. computer-animated movies that the tunately, there are numerous times It is obvious that today’s CGI And as far as the script goes, there Would I pay $15 to see Beowulf CGI folks will be striving to surpass. when you almost see a three-dimen- capabilities are really making leaps isn’t a whole lot you can do to a story again? Probably not … Would I let my But, once again, let me stress the “In sional guy-down-there-part from the and bounds, but there is still room for that has been around for as long as girlfriend take me to it again for free? 3-D” part of this movie. I’m not too likes of a computer-animated Anthony improvement. Beowulf has been without losing its Absolutely! What this movie lacks in sure what I would have thought about Hopkins and Beowulf. Thank thy lord Where one scene looks as though character. I would defi nitely recom- depth of any kind, it defi nitely makes this movie if my ADD wasn’t on for strategically placed steam, logs, real people are actually acting it out, mend seeing it; just make sure you up for in cinematic scope. That is, if overload the entire time. helmets, corpses, other naked people the next would look like something give that little extra effort to get there you get to see it in all its 3-D glory. It honestly feels like things are and the 1000 A.D. boxer brief. I was out of Shrek. But I’m picky. I mean, early to buy those IMAX tickets. 3-D Based on the older-than-the- coming out from behind you when the unaware that Fruit of the Loom was they had a guy dedicated entirely to is where it is at! sports-editor-herself story (that’s camera pans out, and I caught myself already established back then, but creating nose hair for the characters. really f***ing old) of the man called ducking the odd spear thrust here and it makes sense that Beowulf would You have to give them kudos for that; Beowulf and that thing called Gren- there. Oh yeah, and Angelina Jolie need the best to contain the strength they’re obviously trying to pull all (Plus one more star if you see it in 3-D) Your wish can come true ... NAHREMAN ISSA out. Tickets will go on sale later, and half of the proceeds, while a second sey, donated by Game On Sports. 5:30 p.m. continue until Nov. 29. Tickets are just ticket will be chosen for the secondary The winner will be announced on And remember, NR92 makes If you could have one wish, what $1 apiece. The winning ticket will win prize, a crested Edmonton Oilers jer- NR92, on The DJ Zone, from 4:30- wishes come true. would it be? Money, fame, more wishes ... Well, NR92 and “The Fight- ing Five” in the Radio and Television program would like to let you in on a Television that speaks to you way to get at least one of your wishes come true. ADRIENNE LEE students brainstorm and decide which each segment before the real deal. occupations, and Do Gooder, where the We (I can say that, I’m in the Does your television set speak to stories will interest and impact you the On set, the students rotate each week students go out into the community. group!) are hosting a 50/50 raffl e draw. you? Well, you’re not going crazy if most. Whether it is student issues, local through the various crew positions, so Be enlightened and entertained. Half of the proceeds will go to a lucky you’re watching NTV – NAIT’s televi- or global news, sports, entertainment, expect fresh faces on camera when you Watch NTV every week at 5 p.m. on student here at NAIT, while the other sion for the students. or the weather, expect the coverage to watch each time. It’s invaluable experi- Sunday afternoons on Access. Or watch half will go to the Make-A-Wish Foun- It’s a weekly half hour news pro- be current. The television students are ence for the third semester television stu- it online from their revamped website. dation, which grants wishes to children gram produced, written and performed working hard until the wee hours lead- dents, and informative news that really Go to www.nr92.com and click on the with life-threatening illnesses. by the third semester television students ing into their Thursday afternoon dead- matters to students in Alberta. NTV logo. Our launch will take place on Nov. in the Radio and Television program line to collect, shoot, write and edit the There are also weekly features this And check out the contest page for 22 at 12:30 p.m., at Bytes Café in the here at NAIT. news that will be taped live on Friday fall such as Odd Jobs, where the stu- full details on how you can win big next HP Centre. Come down and check it At the beginning of each week, the morning. There’s only one rehearsal for dents interview individuals with unique week.

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The Nest - Your Campus Restaurant & Bar We’re not just beer & pub grub 12 The Nugget ARTS AND CULTURE Thursday, November 22, 2007 BACK OF THE RACK BIOPICS Petey talks way to top

he spins his lies and BS in an attempt for Warhol, as her stardom was to keep his ruse going. Both Gere mostly his creation. Sienna Miller and Alfred Molina (Doctor Octo- plays a very charming yet tragic pus) give spirited performances, and Edie Sedgwick, but Guy Pierce and it is a lot of fun watching them twist Hayden Christenson steal the show and squirm under pressure before as, respectively, Andy Warhol and a their hoax blows up in their faces. Bob Dylan-like musician. This is a The Hoax could be called a reverse very tragic story that shows the true Liam Creswick mystery movie, as you see the char- cost of fame. acters try to keep a secret instead of Welcome to Back of the Rack, a uncover one. look at lesser known movies new on The ending is bittersweet for not Have a theme or new movie DVD. only the characters, but the audi- you’d like to see in Back of the It used to take a great accom- ence as well. Since we have a pretty Rack? Send your suggestions, ques- plishment to have your name writ- good idea what is going to happen tions, hate-mail and nude photos to ten into the history books. Now all Don Cheadle in Talk to Me. to Irving and company, you can see [email protected]. Sienna Miller in Factory Girl. it takes is a spot on a reality show of Greene’s life are incredibly the ending coming from the moment or a Wikipedia account. Neverthe- captivating. you pop in the DVD. The jour- less, the movies in this week’s edi- The movie that surrounds this ney to that point, however, is very tion of BotR are biopics, films that interesting character, however, is entertaining. dramatize the lives and achieve- only decent, as much of it is spent ments of some notable people in exploring Greene’s relationship with history. So call Mr.Peabody and his producer, Dewey Hughes. let’s fire up the Wayback machine, In the end, it makes for a fairly Factory Girl we’re heading back to around the funny and touching buddy movie, No, this isn’t a movie about 1960s. but I would rather have seen more Rosie the Riveter, the woman Talk to Me about Petey Greene’s effect on the depicted rolling up her sleeves and Don Cheadle is quickly becom- world than on his friend. proclaiming “We Can Do It” in the ing one of my favourite actors in famous World War II poster. This movies today. Here he plays Ralph movie is actually about a woman “Petey” Greene, a man who fast- the exact opposite of that girl-power talked his way into a radio gig icon. Edie Sedgwick after being released from prison. The Hoax was a socialite and His straight talk and “of the peo- Next to Y2K, the Loch Ness actress who rose to ple” point of view launched him Monster, and the moon landing, one fame after appear- into local fame, making him one of of the biggest hoaxes in history was ing in a number DC’s biggest media personalities concocted by a man named Clifford of Andy Warhol’s and involving him in the civil rights Irving. Irving claimed that the reclu- underground films. movement. sive billionaire Howard Hughes had Factory Girl pres- Cheadle is a blast to watch given him the rights to write his ents the idea that on film, as his portrayal of both autobiography. Richard Gere plays she was more an art the dramatic and humorous parts Irving, and the film follows him as project than a friend Thursday, November 22, 2007 The Nugget 13 EcoNAIT reusable mug challenge!

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EcoNAIT and the Nugget are giving Cruising the hallways with my trusty away free coffee coupons for getting giveaway sidekick, Katie Berlinguette, I caught using a reusable mug during awarded coupons to many people that the month of November. Contestants I caught drinking out of their reusable can also be entered to win a $50 Food mugs. Some of the lucky winners are Services Express Card! shown below:

Ashleen Curran Kris Johnson Wilbur Devries 14 The Nugget Thursday, November 22, 2007 Thursday, November 22, 2007 The Nugget 15 Your horoscope they just don’t know how to tell hair down. Try something new. Gemini (May 21-June 20) and thank you and when you you yet. Accept an invitation Then, at the end of this spin, curl Try to avoid stereotyping say you’re sorry, mean it – looks this week. up with someone you like, or a this week. Notice when you’re like you’re in the clear this week. book or something and feel that doing it. Some thoughts are so Won’t be long before something Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) elusive calm-happy. deeply rooted, it’s hard to notice, cool happens, though. Don’t As much as you’d love to, but really make a point of being worry! it’s just not a good time to hop Taurus (April 20-May 20) equal. And always finish what a freight train to the next town. Sometimes dumb things you start. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) OK, I’ll rephrase. You’re running happen and life doesn’t have It’s so weird that someone JULIE PHILLIPS out of patience and seeking a CTRL-Z function that can Cancer (June 21-July 22) so free spirited can be so adventure, but like anything, take you back a few steps. Let Not much to report, Cancer. reserved. Try putting yourself in Nov. 22–Nov. 29 your perseverance will pay this bad situation serve as a Besides the usual tie your laces, various horribly awkward new off. Work through it instead of reminder buckle your seatbelts, say please situations. running. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) It’s a good week in Virgo- Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.18) land, because three important Time to get over your fears things – money, work and food of commitment and creativity. Dumb Rules? – are all taken care of. Guess all The obvious starting point is to that’s left is Romance (yeah ... buy a pet, then paint a picture Is there a policy or practice at NAIT that you think is dumb? Does an inefficient process need to be good luck there). of it. changed? If so, we want to hear from you!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) This week is about function. The NAIT Dumb Rules Committee has been established to ensure NAIT policy and practices continue to be TWO Aquarius Instead of painting a landscape effective and efficient for both students and staff. Horoscopes!! (yeah ... sorry or a flower, try painting the walls. about last week ... ). On the Use your natural artistry to find the serious side, things are To make a submission to the Dumb Rules Committee, please go to the student portal and complete the solutions to clutter and turn shifting in your life right now. online feedback form or complete the form below and submit to the NaitSA office (E131) attention Lisi your space into a comfortable, Not because you want to inspiring zone. Monro. make dramatic changes or

start fresh, you’re just curious Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) about other options. You DUMB RULES SUBMISSION FORM You can’t wait to get out of deserve better, now you must town. Just a few more weeks believe you do. and you’ll be able to. Let the Please submit a separate form per dumb rule. This will help us respond more quickly. freedom-thoughts exist without Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) obsessing you and find daily Even though it’s sometimes Although you may submit the form anonymously, without your contact information for clarification we cannot guarantee a ways of feeling free. frowned upon, it’s OK to take the response to your concern. If you do include your contact information, your submission will remain confidential, that is, you

occasional mulligan. will be identified only to members of the Dumb Rules Committee. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Your hard work is not unnoticed, even though it Aries (March 21-April 19) Questions or concerns about how the information will be used may be directed to Kevin Shufflebotham, Chair of the Dumb feels that way sometimes. No one can put out the Rules Committee, via e-mail at [email protected] Find ways to support and fire in you this week. Make an impulsive choice about buying encourage yourself, and trust 1. Description of dumb rule: that someone appreciates you, something, or travel. Let your

The Nugget, NR92 and (psychic) want to know your sign!

Are you an avid Nugget-horoscope reader? Want to find out more about your cosmic destiny from a real psychic? Enter the “Hey, baby, what’s your sign?” contest, a promotion brought to you by the Nugget, NR92, and a psychic. Enter 2. A specific example of why the policy or practice is dumb: to win a fortune reading with a psychic. All you have to do is enter to win. (Just enter! That’s it! The page doesn’t even have to be cut with scissors as the small diagram indicates! You can just rip it! Seriously! It’s so easy! If you’re not into psychic readings, maybe someone you know is and you can transfer your karmic energy over to he or she if you win. It’s seriously a win-win-win situation. Enter in one of two ways:

1) Drop this ballot in the Nugget submissions box at the Nugget office (E-128) 2) E-mail the proper information to [email protected] 3. Suggested changes to the dumb rule: BALLOT

4. Your name and contact information: (will only be used for clarification and follow-up purposes)

• Name (or what you want us to call you). Name: • Program of study (or your job on campus if you’re not a student). • E-mail address (or best way to reach you). • Your astrological sign (baby, what’s your sign?) Phone Number: • Fun fact (something interesting about you) Must be a NAIT student or employee to qualify; only one entry per person. E-mail: Draw will take place Tuesday Nov. 27 in the South Lobby at noon at the NR92 desk. The winner will be announced at that time. You do not have to be present to claim your prize. Winner’s name, sign and fun fact will be included in the Thank you for taking the time to complete the Dumb Rules Submission Form. Please submit this form to the NaitSA office Nov. 29 issue of Your Horoscope in the Nugget. Thanks! (E131) attention Lisi Monro. 16 The Nugget OPINION/FEATURES Thursday, November 22, 2007

Extended Hours of Service for the Project Factory and the Library (for exams) December 1, 2 (Project Factory Only) Dec. 1: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Dec. 2: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. (McNally Library: regular hours) December 8, 9 (Project Factory and McNally Library) Dec. 8: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Dec. 9: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. December 15, 16 (McNally Library Only) Dec. 15: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 16: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. (Project Factory: regular hours)

Photo supplied by NAIT FREE TUITION FOR A SEMESTER! Karyn Robertson, centre, one of the first year, fulltime students who completed a student goals questionnaire on the student portal, was chosen in a random draw from 1,153 respondents to receive free tuition for a semester. Michele Parker, left, co-ordinator, student achievement, and Ellen Hughes, right, dean of the School of Health Sciences, flank the lucky winner. Thursday, November 22, 2007 The Nugget 17 Ask a Counsellor On preventing date rape D a t e r a p e i s • Firmly discourage any unwanted contact, options and how safe it would be to resist. a woman into sex, this is classified as force. defined as being even if it is casual. • Stay NO strongly. • Do not let your desires control your forced or pressured • Be assertive in setting relationship boundaries. • If you have a safe option to resist, act quickly. actions. Think about whether you really want into having sex against Think about your limits in advance and communi- • Try to get away. Use self defence tactics. to have sex with someone who doesn’t want to your will and with- cate limits and expectations clearly (e.g. how much You may be able to hit, bite or kick to gain a have sex with you. out your consent by a touch is OK). If you are clear in your own mind chance of escape. However, realize that fight- • Remember that date rape is a crime and that it person who is known about your limits, it is easier to communicate them. ing back might cause the offender to become is never acceptable to use force in sexual situations. to you. It includes Passivity may be interpreted as permission, violent so appraise the situation. Don’t make assumptions about a woman’s Margaret Marean • • new acquaintances or so say “no” in a tone that relays that you mean it. • Yell for help. behaviour. Because a woman drinks or dresses sexily ongoing relationships. The best defence against date Don’t hint or expect anyone to read your mind. • Buy time with talk. Try to convince or per- does not mean that she is inviting you to have sex. rape is to become informed and to minimize situa- • Be wary of acquaintances who are exces- suade the offender. Flatter him. When he thinks • The fact that you were intoxicated is not tions that put you at risk. Here are some suggestions: sively jealous or possessive, get hostile when he no longer needs to use force, he may ease up legal defence to rape. You are responsible for • Don’t keep your head in the sand. Rec- you say no, ignore your wishes or opinions, act his guard and give you a chance to break away. your actions, whether drunk or sober. ognize that date rape could happen to you. in an intimidating way or attempt to make you • Be as non-seductive as possible. Tell him • Just because a woman has had sex with Between 10 to 25 per cent of college women feel guilty if you say no to sex. you have a sexually transmitted disease, your you previously does not mean you have the right report being raped by men they knew. Although • If you are uncertain about the person you period or that you are pregnant. Do physical to have sex in the future. Date rape is a crime far less common, men can also be raped. are with, avoid alcohol or drugs. things to turn him off (e.g. urinate on the floor, even if there has been past sexual involvement. • Know that it is your right to set limits and If you do get into a situation where you feel pick your nose, pass gas, belch or vomit). • Don’t assume that a woman who consents to defend them, and to tell your partner if/when uncomfortable or are forced: • Remember that giving in is not consent. It to kissing or other sexual intimacies is willing you do and don’t want to have sex. • Try to stay calm. Think about your may be the only survival strategy. to have sexual intercourse. If you are raped, get medical attention as soon • If you have sex with a woman who is drugged, as possible. Do not shower or bathe until you have intoxicated, incapable of saying no, or unaware of been examined at an emergency department. The what is happening, you may be guilty of rape. Sexual Assault Response Team offers 24-hour • Get involved if you believe someone is service and support through hospital emergency at risk. Don’t be afraid to intervene – you may departments. You may also want to talk to a friend save a woman from assault and a man from or family member who will be supportive and/or criminal prosecution. inform the police of the attack. Remember rape is Student Counselling is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 not your fault, it is an act of violence. p.m. Make an appointment to discuss any personal, Men have a responsibility to prevent date academic or career concerns by calling 378-6135 or rape too: booking in person at Room W111-PB, HP Centre. • Listen carefully to what the woman is saying. If you feel like you are getting a mixed Please submit Ask A Counsellor questions to coun- message, clarify what she wants. [email protected] or drop them off at W111-PB, HP • Be sensitive to women who are unsure Centre. We’ll answer your question in a future issue whether they want to have sex. If you pressure of the Nugget. 18 The Nugget Thursday, November 22, 2007

SINGLE OF James THE WEEK

seem to have a shortage of people B: So are you used to making filling criminal positions. You never new friends, or used to having no hear of a shortage in the bicycle thief friends at all? industry. J: A little of both. Anyway, this week’s Hot Sin- gle is James Morrison, an 18-year- B: So you really don’t know too old IET student and an aspiring many people here in town? bodybuilder. J: Well I’m living with my BRENT brother, who’s been in Edmonton for CONSTANTIN B: Did you steal my bike? a while taking French at the U of A. Not even a has-been, he’s a J: What? never-was B: Sounds like he escaped his B: Hello. fate in Rainbow Lake. What about Howdy-hello and welcome to J: … Hi. the people in your instrumentation another edition of Hot Single of the course? Week, NAIT’s answer to the question B: Are you from the city here, J: Everyone’s really nice. HSW “do you really think anyone will do James? James that?” J: No, I come from a town about B: But there are no girls in a 50- Morrison Before we get started, I want to two hours north called Rainbow yard radius? give a big “thank you” to whoever Lake. J: There was one girl in our class stole my bike last week out of the at the beginning, then the next week bike cage. It really solved my prob- B: Sounds like a cheery place she was a man. lem as to where I was going to store (unless it was named after a mass it in the winter. Now it’s not even an drowning site of the town’s homo- B: Rough. So what kind of lady issue. sexual population). friend are you looking for? Photo by Brent Constantin This is two bikes I’ve had sto- J: It’s pretty small, around 2,000 J: I’m just looking for a nice girl J: Well, I think I’m a pretty athletic please, send me an e-mail to bcon- len in the past four months!!! Hon- people. that likes sports, is friendly. Some- guy. I’m kind of shy at first, but once [email protected] and, even more estly. I’ll recommend that we need one who can go to the bar or just stay you get to know me, I’m really nice. important, nominate yourself or a to start instigating a policy of cutting B: So how are you taking to not home and watch a movie. friend to be a future HSW at the very the hands off of convicted thieves. knowing absolutely everyone here in B: Any final words? same e-mail address. It’s free and it’s It doesn’t seem to matter how good Edmonton, comparatively? B: And why would any dream- J: I look better in real life. fun, without a high risk of venereal the economy is, even with three jobs J: It’s not that bad. I’m used to boat like that be interested in you, And I’ll finish with that. If you diseases! available for every person, we never moving around a lot. James? fancy meeting James please, oh And please give my bike back. Thursday, November 22, 2007 The Nugget 19 Classifieds NEED A PART TIME JOB THAT SUITS After Hours Singles Party YOUR SCHEDULE? Our busy downtown call centre is hiring for Meet New and Interesting People all shifts. Conveniently located at 103 Street The Edmonton Party Line and Jasper Avenue, directly connected to the Dial: 44-Party Ads* Jokes* Stories & MORE! LRT. Free, secure indoor parking, great deals Free Local Call *Ladies-R-Free* 18+ on pizza. Shift premiums plus commission.

We require good keyboarding skills and a Job Opportunity pleasant telephone manner. Training is The Tech Store is now hiring NAIT students to work part time between the hours of 9 a.m. provided. and 4 p.m. Computer knowledge and sales experience required. Apply today! Drop off or e- mail your resume to Debra, [email protected] Send your resume along with your hours of GET STARTED TODAY! availability to [email protected] Are you looking for a career with a fast growing, first class organization? eW are looking for apprentices, technicians and journeymen. Above average income, benefits package and advancement opportunities. Contacts: [email protected]/Fax 780-463-0436 VOLUNTEER? Snowflake Gala The Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation requires over 300 energetic and creative volunteers to help prepare for the magical winter wonderland of Snow- flake Gala on Dec. 10. Sign up as a group or individually – call or e-mail Billie- Rae Hill at 431-4623 or [email protected] Christmas Bureau of Edmonton This year the Christmas Bureau anticipates providing festive meals for over 21,000 families and 1,800 seniors, more than 67,000 less fortunate Edmontonians. To meet the commitment to raise $1.4 million, we require 600 volunteers to put in some 6,400 hours in under six weeks. Volunteer opportunities include: Incoming Donation Clerk Adopt-a-Teen Certificate Stuffer Receptionist Private Sponsor Clerk Walk-In Days Volunteer Services Clerk Donation Desk Clerk Events Team Team Leader Hamper Driver File Clerk For more information, contact Lana Nordlund at 414-7682 or go to christmas- bureau.ca. St. Michael’s Health Group The St. Michael’s Health Group presently has two volunteer opportunities that are available. If you are interested in helping as a Hydration Cart Volunteer (weekdays 7 to 8 p.m.) or Pastoral Care Volunteer (Sundays from 1-4 p.m.) con- tact Pat Wilkes at 476-5621 ext. 3556 or [email protected]. Volunteer Panel Member The Edmonton Youth Justice Committee (EYJC) is seeking community volunteers who are interested in becoming panel members. The EYJC is non-profit society engaged in assisting in the communities of Edmontonin the diversion of young offenders from Court. You would be helping youth to learn accepting responsibility within the guidelines of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Panel member will be working with offenders, age 12 to 17 who have admitted the responsibility for their criminal act. The task for EYJC Panel members will negotiate an agreement with conditions for the Young Person to compensate for their unlawful behaviour. To avoid formal prosecution the Young Person has to be successful. Please call Jolanta at 944-5479 or 298- 6136 for more information and or an application. Training will be provided. Adopt a Grandpa or Grandma Help a senior shovel snow in your community. The Westend Seniors Activi- ty Centre needs volunteers to assist the day after a snowfall and shovel seniors’ steps and walks. Volunteers are needed mainly on the west end, however, you will be paired with a senior in your community. For more information, call or e-mail Heather Miller at 483-1209 or [email protected]. 20 The Nugget Thursday, November 22, 2007 Out and about Are you satisfied with the emergency procedures

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