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the Columbus Blue Jackets, an otherwise awful and dreadfully boring contest that had about as much, entertainment value Garth Mclennan as a late-night infomercial, which ended EdHor In Chief with a wildly fun and exciting eight-round sbootout. Without the "glorified skills henever the Vancouver Canucks contest" to decide that game, it would partake in a shootout to decide have been mighty hard to justify that to the W a hockey game, the talking paying customers. beads in this city, be they of the radio or And the argument about bow the newspaper variety, come out to deride the sbootout skews the bottom end teams skills contest as an affront to traditionalist getting into the playoffs is a poor one. hockey and an abhorrent way to decide a Every year there seems to be a team who game. winds up qmuifying for the post-season on "A glorified skills contest" they the strength of their shootout record, at the call it. "An individual way to end the expense of a squad with more regulation ultimate team game" they say. Well, those wins. This season it's the Los Angeles assessments of the shootout may be correct; Kings filling that role. Sure, I could see after all, the shootout is, by its nature, an teams and their fans being bitter when individualistic way to end a game in one something like that occurs, but this is very specific area (breakaways), so the the sixth season the NHL has utilized the argument of the anti-shootout contingent sbootout. If after six years your franchise can be seen. can't adjust to the shootout and hasn't But you know what? The sbootout bas figured out yet that it's a highly valuable been here for years now, and it isn't going way to accrue points, well, then I'm sorry, anywhere. Say what you will about it, but but they probably deserve to miss the the fact of the matter is that it's a highly playoffs. entertaining way to finish off games that The shootout is an equal way to end would have previously not gone decided games for everyone. If a team misses HARD at all. Prior to the lockout, games that the playoffs behind another team with a remained tied after the standard five minute sterling sbootout record, well, they have all '' 3 overtime period finished as exactly that: summer to improve that area of their game. - - - - tied. 4 ] 1 j~ Since the lockout, the NHL has made 7 .....--6 4 a very concentrated effort to boost the 18 entertainment value of the game to appeal 4 12 9 1 to a wider base of people, and the shootout 16 1 4 1 is a big part of that. Win or lose, you get - to see a payoff to your investment now. 4 9 5 Whether you put in the time to watch on r-- ~t2 7-+¥ T.V. or shelled out the money to attend the game, there is now a climax to the story. 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In fact, in 2006 s of late, it seems that people are the NPR news station had done a report very interested in the new changes .stating that as a general rule, most people Athat Starbucks is undergoing. need a typical six ounce cup of coffee First there was the introduction of the to get a buzz of caffeine. While NPR new logo, which, according to several was doing this study, it was noted that a polls done on various websites, people grande (16 oz) cup of coffee at Starbucks are having mixed reviews about. Then contains over 300 mg of caffeine, which there was the introduction of the newest is three times the amount than a six ounce addition to the selection of cup size: cup. According to caffeine statistics, a trenta. venti size of brewed coffee contains 415 Trenta, which means thirty, is 325 mg of caffeine, equivalent to two and a mllarger than Starbuck's current largest half regular cups of coffee. If a customer size. Trenta will have a volume of 916 rnl was to get a trenta size of iced coffee, or 31 ounces, almost one litre of liquid. the amount of caffeine would be close This is in fact larger than the average to 500mg, which is equal to about three capacity of the adult human stomach (the regular cups of coffee. average capacity being about 900 rnl). Starbucks is not the first company Ever since Starbucks came out with this to upgrade their sizes to a dramatic level. recent news in January, people have been Companies like McDonalds, Dunkin doing tests to see how big this cup really Doughnuts, and 7-11 all offer sizes of is. One particular video on YouTube that 20 ounces or over. Starbucks claims that gained almost 250,000 views is of a man their customers want the new, bigger size. demonstrating that a whole bottle of wine In 2010, Starbucks did a test run in some can fit into a trenta-sized cup. This new markets and people were thrilled about the size has caused health officials to start a bigger size. As the cup size is only going panic; how can anyone possibly consume to be 50 cents more than the leading size, By Kate Hunt December 21,2012, the date that marks this much coffee? Well, because the people are apparently willing to buy it. the end of the Long Count calendar's trenta is a whopping 916 ml, Starbucks This new size is currently available in 14 t is well-documented that March 5125-year cycle from the "zero date" of has limited the beverage options for this of the United States, and will be available 9, 2011 marks the beginning of the 3114 BCE. Many have interpreted the particular size. everywhere in the states on May 3. Trenta I end-of the Mayan calendar, that is. end of the cycle to mean the end of the Starbucks is allowing only iced is expected to be seen in Canada shortly Wednesday marks the dawn of the wave world; however, there is no reference coffee, iced tea, and lemonade to be put after its expansion through the U.S. of Unity, the ninth and final in the Mayan in any ancient Mayan text to suggest into this cup. Only some iced beverages Long Count calendar. an apocalypse on this date. In fact, the will be available because according Experts say that the 234-day Mayan calendar obliquely references to health officials, no one should have wave will consist of 18-day periods of dates beyond December 21,2012. More more than 31 ounces of hot coffee all at significant global change. It is designed likely, this day will see mass celebrations once, as the caffeine content is high plus to lead humanity into its highest state of completing cycle that has been in the of consciousness. "Very likely this is works for tho)lsands of years, and the our last chance to live up to being co­ calendar will reset to a new "zero date." • Douglas starts first psychosocial creators with the cosmic plan," writes Despite hype in the media, many Carl Calleman, creator of the Tree of Life are sceptical of both the 2012 tlieory rehabilitation program Celebration website. This is the point, and the Mayan calendar itself. Douglas he says, when we must switch from ego­ College student Zoe Klassen says, "I This program will show students how to driven pursuits to service of the "divine only believe in 2012 the movie." Nikki help someone who has been isolated for plan." Harder echoes the sentiment, but offers quite some time, and how to regenerate Calleman also writes that as support for the coming evolution of them into mainstream society. Students 2011 coincides with the dawn of unity human consciousness: "I don't really will also learn how to teach their clients consciousness, it will be a remarkable believe in the Mayan calendar. But I do on how to manage their mental illness, ouglas College is launching its year in many ways. In 2011' we encounter believe that we've been killing the planet and will give thei,r client a choice on how first psychosocial rehabilitation four unusual dates: 1/1/11, 1/11111, and encountering such problems with the they would like their illness treated. program in September. Douglas 1111111 and 11111/11. Further, this year economy and wars that our awareness is D This program is only one year long, is presenting its newest program, which everybody can add the last two digits of awakening. I totafly believe we'll hit a and is particularly for s~dents who is also the only program of the sort their birth year to the age they will tum wall and then have no choice but to go already have a psychology, nursing, or in Western Canada, which will train in 2011 to obtain the sum, you guessed up, to build up our awareness toward a other degree. The classes will be held mental health practitioners to assist it,lll. better world." on weekends and evenings. Experience · those that have some sort of mental And it gets spookier. Calleman The Mayans were a civilization that in this field is not necessary for this illness in recovery. The program will attributes the recent "aftockalypse" reached their height between 250 and program, although there are pre-requisites also train students to help those in need (mysterious mass deaths of birds and fish) 900 CE in what is now Central America. for psychology that should be met. by helping to change their lives and help to the coming new wave and suggests it is Mter the arrival of the Spanish, Mayan Currently, applications are being accepted get them back and become active in their a warning to humanity to re-balance the civilization was largely destroyed, but for September 2011. If you would like communities. planet's ecology. In fact, many say there their complex writing system, and famous more information on this program, check Psychosocial rehabilitation is is potential for a Judgment Day within calendar, have been salvaged. out www.douglascollege.ca/psr. Also, be a system where people with mental the new wave. Carl Calleman has studied the sure to check with the registrar's office to illnesses receive the support and services But isn't the end of the world Mayan calendar since 1979 and gives be sure you have the proper requirements that they need, in helping these people supposed to happen in 2012? To be more lectures around the world. His website is before applying. live and work within their communities. specific, doomsday is purported to be www.treeoftifecelebration.com. 4 Cell phone saves drunken man's life Student research days coming up By Marla Asselln-Roy, Staff Reporter

he third annual Student Research · Days are coming up at the end of T March. On March 28 and 29 in both the gym at New West and the atrium at David Lam, there will be several posters and projects made by Douglas College students who are presenting their research proposals and ideas. The posters that have the Coming Out of Gay Men" by Ryan been presented in previous years ranged Tripp, "Hippotherapy: Benefits and from all sorts of different topics. What Limitations" by Caterina Maria Murdocco, is the purpose of this event? Basically, and "Aggression and Exercise: Ghost Student Research Days raises awareness Relationship?" by Kelsey Stevens just to of student research at the college and it name a few. In both previous years and exhibits the hard work and enthusiasm of this year, the event is made possible by the topic done by the students. student volunteers who work to organize Last year, there were over 100 school events.lf you have any questions research projects displayed for other regarding student research days or if you students and faculty to see. Some are interested in participating and would interesting projects were titled "The like some more information, please e-mail Impact of a Mentoring Relationship in rsa@douglascollege .ca

is STUDENT By Jessica Hewitt your cell phone. "They create a false sense of security. lf your cell phone NIGHT! n Sunday February 27, 2011 doesn't get coverage or if the batteries Michael Conway,-29, was are dead-any number of things can go Owalking home intoxicated from a wrong." Instead, he recommends learning friend's party in North Vancouver, when basic map and compass skills. he got lost and stumbled into a 200-metre Often people underestimate the ridge during the latest Metro Vancouver environment, much like in Conway's cold snap. case. "The terrain itself can be quite Conway used his cell phone to hazardous. A lot of people believe that if call for help, but had no idea where he you follow a stream downhill it will reach was. The RCMP were able to contact civilization. The terrain between where · his cell phone provider and using ping you are and the bottom of the creek can technology they were able to locate him be steep waterfalls and terrain you-just within half a kilometre. can't navigate through," says Laing. The media and law enforcement This is not to say that new constantly remind us that cell phones technology has not made it easier are dangerous, especially behind the to locate lost individuals. New wheel. We often forget how important telecommunications and mapping tools these devices are when we are suddenly allow the SAR to communicate more faced with an emergency. For Conway, effectively with radios and create detailed he was very lucky to have been found. maps of specific search areas. Otherwise, his story could have had a Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue much more tragic ending. also recommends taking the 10 essentials Despite severe frostbite on his before venturing out in the woods. Bring exposed foot and hypothermia, Conway a map, flashlight and compass, let people is expected to make a full recovery. know where you are going and don't go Rick Laing, Team Manager of the onto a trail alone. For more information Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue on Ridge Meadows SAR's 10 essentials, Society (SAR) warns against relying on visit www.rmsar.bc.ca. 5 A revealing day for Douglas' 'Twelfth Night'

By Angela Esplnoz, Arts Reviewer to the audience-they're being asked to do a lot. So when I'm working with them, s the semester gradually draws I have to be careful not to let my own to a close, the doors to another Utopian ideas of what this show might ADouglas College theatre be get in the way of what their needs are. production open. This time, one of They're here for training, and that's true Shakespeare's many classics: 1Welfth of any show, of any group of actors­ Night 'or What You Will' . In anticipation especially students. for the play, I got to sit down with director Thrasso Petras. Thrasso takes the time AE: Is this a traditional take on 'Twelfth to discuss a brief history of his previous Night'? work, what Douglas students put into TP: It's fairly traditional, but we're this rendition of Twelfth Night, and the placing it in a more contemporary setting. complexities of love that are tangled The thing about Shakespeare is, though, I within. don't know if he was traditional. There's a lot of dirty stuff in there, and people will Angela Espinoza: What previous shows try to ignore it. It's like the bible; people have you directed for Douglas? interpret it anyway they want, which is a lot of times I've seen 1Welfth Night done own ideas about what love is, so they Thrasso Petras: Lysistrata about two great because then you can have these where people try to ignore that aspect, and bring that in and it's fantastic. But the years ago, that was the first show I discussions and arguments. But if you're it just feels weird. It's a [great] play for overall question that we keep asking is directed. Apart from that I did some going to change something up just to be that reason, because it combines things. the same, and we try to define it. We say movement coaching for a show called funny or to be contemporary, then you're It's this examination of all the different we're in iove, but then you ask, 'Why A Macbeth-directed by John Cooper putting something on top [of the story] kinds of love; love of power, selfless are you in love with that person?' I've (Dir. The Rimers of Eldritch). That was instead of weaving it in and making it love, selfish love, indulgent Iove-all the never heard an answer that was so unique great because I got to work with the same stronger. I think with every age, we take different reasons of why we do this thing to one person that it couldn't be shifted students [from] a movement class the Shakespeare and we adapt it to what our called love. to another. So then it begs the question, term prior. We just kept building on all the traditions are, and we're doing that [here]. •Are we in love with that because of that stuff we'd been working on for the past AE: What can we expect to see in this person, or are we in love with an idea year. Then I got to do coaching and then I AE: Why 'Twelfth Night'? rendition of 'Twelfth Night'? that we have?' Everyone has a slightly got to direct. TP: Partially because I wanted to TP: I don't know yet [laughs], I keep different idea of what that is or what love challenge myself by doing a full-length thinking it's going to be one thing, and is. There are a lot of questions and no AE: What's it like working with student Shakespeare, and it's also kind of a classic then it shifts on me. The primary aspect answers, and I kind of like it that way. actors compared to professionals? (post-secondary] thing to do. There are a that I think I'm interested in is this idea Questions move you forward and answers TP: Pluses and minuses. Students are requisite number of people in the cast, so of the underlying cruelty. We're exploring are the end. great because they're prepared to try everyone gets a part, and it's a fun play. the question, 'What is the nature of anything. Sometimes professionals or The interesting thing about it though is love,' and once you drop that bomb you 1Welfth Night 'or What You Will' more experienced actors are wary because it's a comedy, and then there's this one can go in so many directions. There are opens this Friday, March 11, at the Laura they know what works for them. They're cruel bit where they take this guy and characters that love for almost every C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, and not as [willing] to jump off the cliff basically torture him. So unlike a lot reason, and that was kind of the centre will run until Saturday, March 19. The because they've already [built] their own of Shakespeare's comedies, in the end point for me- to explore that question show will be playing at 7:30pm for the reputation and style. there's this weird feeling of 'what was and not ignore that some of it is very majority of its run, along with several Like, right now we're doing that about?' shallow, some of it is very deep, and some matinees. Tickets are $8.00 for students Shakespeare, and Shakespeare's hard It's a romantic comedy with an of it is a little bizarre or perverted. with valid ID and during matinees, while for anybody. The students are doing ten underlying hint of cruelty. Which, you I tried coming in with a very planned general admission will be $15.00. You can different things at once; trying to figure know, if you pick at love a little bit too out idea, but then you have to contend purchase tickets at the door (cash only) or out their body and their voice, what the long, that's right underneath the surface with a cast of people who all have their online through the Massey Ticket Centre. text means, how to deliver that meaning potentially. That's all blended in there, but Where have all the Twi-hards gone?

By Alelsha Husolo themselves walking past the site and And, although there were two girls and see it in theatres. posted them on Youtube.At one point, there on Monday, Thursday when we someone with a good quality camera even went to interview, there was no one. Is it uring the filming of &lipse, the tried climbing a tree to get a glimpse of possible the tweens are in school at llam? third instalment of the Twilight the actors. Is it possible the police blockade scared series, a sizable gaggle of tweens them off this time? Is it possible they D As the filming has resumed for the gathered at both ends of Gilley's Trail in grew up and got a life? Well, whatever fourth instalment, Breaking Dawn, one Coquitlam to try and catch a glimpse. The the case may be, Taylor Lautner was seen would assume the girls would be there old bam house that's been there upwards running around in the rain with no shirt again. The Other Press was eager to of thirty years was repainted to become on Thursday afternoon with no tweens interview these dedicated girls and ask Jacob's bam, and the interest of many to ogle over him. For all you on Team questions like ... "How many times have teenage girls. During the days of filming, Jacob, you missed your chance to pull out you read the books?" or "did you skip residents on the street would have to your lawn chairs and tree climbing skills school to be here?" or "have you seen show ID to get to their driveway, and girls to have possibly caught a glimpse of him anything yet?" and "team Edward or stayed for hours in lawn chairs behind shirtless. But for the rest of us, we can Jacob?" police blockades. Many of them filmed leave them well enough alone to film it 6 Reviewer rivalry: Jim Bryson and the Weakerthans band concert Together, are they stronger or weaker than before?

By Joel MacKenzie and Jacey Glbb JM: Same here. JG: The way I see it is: the Vancouver bvious terrible puns aside, after Aquarium wouldn't advertise a chance seeing Jim Bryson and his for you to come see asea otter, leading 0 accompanying band perform you to believe you're going to witness at the Biltmore, these two reviewers the entire animal, and then be subjected developed clearly different opinions on to disappointment when you're greeted this emerging Canadian folk-rock hybrid. with just the body, and no head. All while charging you seventeen damn dollars to Jacey Gibb: Before I tear Jim Bryson see it. That's how I felt while watching apart, I think it's appropriate to commend Jim Bryson and the Weakerthans band. the opening band for saving the evening JM: But cutting Samson out of the for me. Gold star to you Siskiyou! band isn't the same as cutting the head Joel MacKenzie: They were pretty solid. off a body. He's only one fifth of the JG: But this isn't an article about Jim band and while he is indeed talented, Bryson and the Siskiyou band; it's about it's the members collectively that make Jim Bryson and the Weakerthans band, the up a group. And their unique sound that band that I thought I was paying seventeen supports The Weakerthans could be heard dollars to see. What did you think of the prominently behind Bryson's style and show? vocals. JM: I was disappointed that John K. JG: The musical style was obviously the Samson [the singer of The Weakerthans] same because of the backing band, but wasn't actually a part of the Weakerthans Samson is one of my favourite songwriters band, but in retrospect I probably should and his lyrics were sorely missed. Without have done my homework before the his words, the songs sounded, well, like concert and made sure that he was indeed something by Jim Bryson. going to be there. Jim Bryson was a good JM: But Bryson shows that he can hold front-man substitution, though. his own weight as a lyricist. His lyrics are JG: True, I should've noticed that the simplistic, yes, but they're still interesting, poster was advertising for the Weakerthans honest and thoughtful. band and not just The Weakerthans. I JG: And boring. watched a couple videos of some of their JM: Maybe they aren't as abstract as "kissable cousins" for instance). Jim Bryson helped in the decapitation of past gigs and Samson was actually singing The Weakerthans': they focus mainly on JG: That line makes me more awkward my Weakerthans sea otter. I've listened to on stage alongside Bryson, so his presence romantic relationships from one person's than anything, considering its incestuous his album ~o I see where you're corning was definitely missed. Even if he wasn't point of view. But what's wrong with that? nature. from but I still would rather have Samson performing his own stuff, I still would've Nothing, that's what. Although, his lines JM: Well, that aside ... over Bryson any day. liked to see him live again. can be pretty corny (take the one about the JG:· I'm probably just being resentful that Brecht's Kabaret at Douglas Epic theatre In more ways than one By Cody Klyne, Arts Editor framework and presented an expectation production. to be the most unconventional and that catered perfectly to the stop-start fl ow The entire cast of second-year thought provoking to date. While, unlike he almost transparent smoke lazily from standalone piece to standalone piece. students (Zachary Wood, Candace Simon, in past performances, there isn't one pooling outside the studio theatre Artfully presented, the cabaret motif Julia Mauro, Laura Geluch, Matthew standout role or aspect of the production Tdoors should have been the first tip acted as a playful shell and workspace for Falletta, Ashley McPherson, Laura Shortt, that comes to mind, the most concrete off to the ambiance that would become a what in other circumstances might have and Victoria Mae Stainton) were just as statement I can make at this point is defining feature at the opening night of come across as rigid pacing, allowing at home on the stage as they were on top perhaps at the same time its greatest Brecht's Kabaret. for a surprisingly organic relationship to of tables or navigating their way through triumph: my new found interest in Brecht Greeted by a maze of tables, develop. In essence, it was a performance the crowd. While I might suggest wearing will carry on long after this cabaret ensconced by chairs filled with eager within a performance. a pair of sunglasses to lessen the impact has closed up shop. Congratulations to bodies, were it not for the occasional hiss­ Directed and compiled by of the inevitable blasts from the spotlight, everyone involved! crack of a can of soda being opened, I'd Allan Lysell, Brecht's Kabaret is the the audience interaction and constant have felt like I'd been wholly transported amalgamation of choice excerpts, poems, in-and-out of the players worked as a back to the 1940's, working my way to a readings, and songs written and composed reminder of the setting and reaffirmed Brecht •s Kabaret A,oltUeol.l_...... ,_._...... seat at the back of a local jazz club. The by influential German dramatist Bertolt a consistent tone in delivery. Loaded _..,,.,..~ ...... catwalk stage. The dim lighting. The hush Brecht. While Brecht may be most on commentary that, among acting as of the crowd as the ensemble stealthily widely known in the theatre world for a window into a not so distant wartime moved to take their places. This was his contrasting views on the role of the political landscape, remains as poignant cabaret alright. Little did I know what was actor, emotion, and reflection of reality in as ever, a balance was struck in both truly in store. a performance, at least when compared choice of passage and method of delivery The aforementioned ambiance and to more traditional practitioners, the that kept me guessing as to what would setting, outside of being evocative of the colourful personalities brought to the come next. playwright's time, discretely served a stage by this ensemble were, in spite of Having attended, and later purpose: the flair, style, and movement of this, irresistible and helped, as a troupe, commented on, a number of productions a cabaret backdrop acted as the necessary to create a truly dynamic and engaging at Douglas now, I found Brecht's Kabaret 7 A Tired "Death of a Salesman" The man with no shame Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company And his name is 'Rango'

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have created a definitive work of art that could give Pixar a run for their money. Several times I actually had to double take Angela Espinoza because the creatures became so intensely ...... J ______:.:Art:.:: •:.;.R;:.••:.::i•:.::wer;;;. lifelike. You're easily sucked into this bizarre little world, and the beauty of it is that this was accomplished without the use of 'Real' or 3D. By Julia Siedlanowska Frazer) discovers that his idolized father is animated cult classic, The Brave Little As for the story, Rango can easily be having an affair, and we see the moment Toaster (1987). There's a moment where summed up as an unconventional would­ feel weary giving anything but praise his illusions of reality are shattered. His Rees explains that at the time, he and his be tour de force that is unfortunately father however, is unable to accept this, tied to the idea that it is a 'kid's movie' . to a show directed by John Cooper, the production team were often criticized I three time Jessie Richardson Theatre and many other failures, and leaves his for believing an animated feature could While kids will definitely enjoy it, Award winner for directing; especially wife Linda (Donna Belleville) to end up at ever be taken seriously; that was twenty­ about seventy-five per cent of the jokes after Douglas College had the privilege of his funeral with the last mortgage payment six years ago, Today-myself nearly are going to fly over their heads, with his direction in last semester's production made on the house, but nobody to come twenty and having just seen Rango-I'm countless film references, word-play, of Lanford Wilson's "The Rimers of home to. reminded again as to why I'm fairly and innuendos just to name a few of The characters were all relatable, the Eldritch." But ... hostile towards the majority of modem the culprits. Rango is simultaneously performances all calculated, but something After seeing last night's performance live-action works. an homage to Spaghetti Westerns and of Arthur Miller's iconic American in the actor's presence was missing. The Performing a scene of stereotypical an exploration of what is necessary to ensemble definitely warmed up towards play "Death of a Salesman," for the drama, self-proclaimed thespian Rango bring ourselves and (ironically) film to Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company, the end of the second act, but I never felt (Johnny Depp), a chameleon, discusses their full potential. The story also rises truly connected to their emotional journey. I wasn't exactly swept off my feet. The the concept of acting as a form of in complexity throughout, building up a Unfortunately, the climactic scene where story is one that hits home for so many existentialism. After hitting Roadkill number of questions that are seamlessly ambitious people who, with big dreams Willy kills himself and Linda watches (Alfred Molina), an armadillo that serves answered in one brilliant scene. and big hearts, are working to pay off their from the window of their bedroom as he as Rango's recurring guide, Rango is Appropriately enough, Nickelodeon mortgage for most of their adult life. The crashes the car ended up looking a little literally hurled from his sad life as a is one of the studios behind Rango. I melodramatic. The "Nooooo!" as she protagonist, Willy Loman, lives out his tank-dweller into the lively Mojave say this because, despite many of Nick's watched the accident, unfortunately, didn't dream of finding success on the basis of Desert. Here he discovers the town of original and acclaimed productions personality, or being "well liked," but not hit the spot for me. The performances Dirt, inhabited by a mix of desert animals (e.g. Rocko's Modern Life, Angry his reality-and ultimately kills himself seemed tired. Something of the magic of garbed in classic Western-style clothing. Beavers, Invader Zim), it's always felt for it. Tom McBeath's portrayal of Willy's imitated reality was not there. With the town suffering from a recent like the company has held itself back in desperate sixty-three year old salesman· Perhaps it was the soundscape that drought, Rango takes on the role of a supposed modesty of the great things threw me off. The loud and unbalanced is fully crafted to show all the haunted fearless gunslinger in order to instil hope it's accomplished. Rango is yet another regrets of a man who, in his fading hope sounds of the engine starting, and the for the townsfolk. His acts of 'bravery' victim of just that, suffering occasionally still refuses to alter what he takes as the sounds of the crash over the speakers result in Dirt's mayor, Tortoi,se John (Ned from awkward pacing and lines that ultimate truth-the American Dream. was simply too unrealistic. It was so Beatty), to enlist Rango as the new sheriff. feel too lowbrow for the kind of film it Biff Loman's qwn struggle to get obviously played over speakers that it With the help of Beans (Isla Fisher), should be. Nevertheless, I entered Rango out of the web of lies and illusions that pulled me completely out of the illusion. an iguana and love-interest, along with with a sceptical mind and left the theatre his father has swept about him since The loud sound of a happy fiute song various other Dirt locales, Rango intends enlightened and requiring a second played whenever Willy succumbed to birth, ends with his acceptance of the to discover the whereabouts of the water viewing. reality that he is "nothing special." After his illusions (which was quite often) supply. 415 was a little "hit you over the head." A years of being the golden boy in high First off, Rango is a piece of school, and full of so much promise for very worthy play to see, but I know I'll stunning animation; from elaborate the future, Willy's flashbacks bring us to be looking out for other productions for chase sequences to the tiny scales on the moment where Biff (played by Bob comparison. Rango's body, Industrial Light & Magic

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Damsel in a Delicit: When fashion gets ugly: Just like the old women who lived in a shoe, Dior designer John Galliano arrested and fired for I honestly am at a loss for what I should do anti-Semitic rants

By Stephanie Trembath, but also provides. a sense of comfort is Life and Style Editor increasingly difficult. So far, I have chosen a sub­ n moving out while battling books penthouse with a spectacular view of and balancing work, students gain the city; two bedrooms, laundry, two I experience and life skills that they bathrooms, and large den and kitchen would otherwise never attain, or miss area. Oh how I dream. My current out on while blissfully living at home. budget is tight enough alr~ad y, and I am For some, moving out may not be a paying a mere $300 a month. choice, or maybe it was a decision you Update on my detoxification will look back and regret, but for me situation: my social life has taken a personally, finding a place of my own drastic tum for the worse as I have been has transformed into an elaborate love/ skipping out on dinner dates, social hate relationship. outings, and parties with friends, but on I will elaborate; I lived at home with the bright side I am saving money and three younger sisters to only move out getting back in to shape as I have spent into a house of six women. My room, almost every night at the gym. Thanks to which was missing an entire wall and SFU gym memberships being included door, is now fully furnished with private in student fees, so whether I like it or entrance after spending way t~ many not, I may as well use what I am already weekends at Ikea. While I value my stuck paying for. As well, my studying is privacy and the fact that I can leave my progressing nicely and I have gotten into door open without my scavenging sisters the habit of writing short fictional stories and mother stealing my clothes, I am once again; next J.K. Rowling perhaps? slowly beginning .to realize that renting Then I will never need to detox. has a ton of negative downsides. For Alas, the shopping front has always one, I have been stuck in the middle of been my greatest weakness, and I have a turbulent dispute between the owners completely given up on ridding my life of the house I am living in; adding that of coffee. Some battles are just not worth to a cat who continuously misses it's fighting. Last week I charged a beautiful respective bathroom place (which also charcoal grey, silk dress by T.Babaton happens to by the same toilet I use) and a for a shameful amount of money to my houseful of women who don't care about American express. In justifying my own cleaning as much as I do (I am a bit of a actions, I have three upcoming events neat freak) , I have begun looking for a that I require a black-tie outfit, however, new home. I have a perfectly functional dress that I Considering that the first time I have worn only a handful of times that By Sharon Mlkl screaming identifying details like "I am moved out it took me four hours on would have saved my wallet. Step by the designer John Galliano." Because hate craigslist and the following Saturday step right- I mean there are twelve steps he eat's out of the fashion bag; speech is illegal in France, Galliano could afternoon (I was really lucky and in the Alcoholics Anonymous handbook, British designer John Galliano is face prison time and monetary fines if he is somewhat hasty in my decision), I did so looking at it from this point of view, I T an anti-Semitic racist lunatic and is found guilty. not realize just how exhausting and am slowly working my way to recovery being punished for it in multiple ways. If Galliano is not concerned about tedious finding a place to live actually and relinquishing my bad habits one at The trouble began for the fledgling the legal ramification of his tirades, it is. Coupled with the fact that living a time. designer last week with the online release seems that there are already professional expenses here in our lovely British 'and viral distribution of a homemade consequences to his racism. Galliano was Columbia are ridiculous for anyone to video of Galliano in a French cafe, in fired on March 1 from his long-standing manage on their own, never mind broke which he belligerently pronounces his position as the creative director and students, I am stuck between moving love for Hitler, insults random strangers designer of the Dior fashion house. In into a smaller, less accommodating, at the adjacent table and declares that they addition, many celebrities are publically apartment with no ensuite laundry or wouldn't be around today because "your taking a stand against the designer. Most parking stalls, or another large house mothers, your forefathers, would all be notably, actress Natalie Portman-who with roommates I have yet to meet. f****** gassed." is of Jewish descent and is a Dior Ah, the life of a student, glorious While the taped incident shows spokesmodel-has openly denounced isn't it? I mean, on top of studying and Galliano's moral fabric in great detail, it is Galliano and refuses to be associated with memorizing tedious bits of information not the first occasion in which he has been him in any way. we will realistically never use, writing publically hateful. Following the taped Although this incident highlights essays on material we possibly didn't incident's release, French prosecutors how people can be rich, famous and read, and working for a minimum wage have revealed that Galliano will stand talented whilst simultaneously being at jobs we will probably have little or trial for at least one of two other recent terrible people, the reactions of the French nothing to do with in the next ten years, confrontations in which Galliano exhibited authorities, Dior executives and celebrities for those of you who moved here from publically audacious and disturbing like Portman show that sometimes people another province or country, or have behaviour; uttering racist and anti-Semitic are willing to put their beliefs above the moved out for other reasons, trying to slurs, bizarrely calling women ugly and bottom line: a little sparkle in an ugly find a place that suits your basic needs insulting their outfits and hygiene, and situation.

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Your seasons pass to spring fashion; because baby, it won't be cold outside for ever

books, and a blanket to spend an afternoon in the park enjoying the sunshine. Stephanie Trembath Ute and Ed~or

ne of my favourite times of year, 2} The Sweater Dress: Comfy, which has been unfortunately cute, and perfect to wear in Ointerrupted with copious amounts transitioning months when it of snow and hurricane warnings (really, is too chilly to be sleeveless, what's happened to Vancouver?), is and yet warm enough to ditch progressing slowly despite my desperate jackets and jeans. Pins and attempts to hastily finish essays and Needles (check it out online bulldoze through exams. Springtime; so only) has a short cropped, sweet, fresh, and vibrant, when the city white, low-backed sweater streets are bombarded with women who dress that I have been eyeing want to show off the glorious new colors, since February 1. Quick Tip: accessories, and strappy shoes we have I think it would look perfect been hiding during the colder months. with black pin-striped or floral When I think of·Spring I am print tights, and a pair of black reminded of a collection of brilliant and wedge heels. flavoured things I keep packed in boxes and out of sight during the winter; which 3} Oxford Flats: Since I will doesn't include just fashion. This is partly be limited in my selection of to dedicate my entire mind, body, and shoes once the weather starts soul to studying, and partly because my to warm (sometimes boots just salmon pink tank top from David and don't work) I have been eyeing Goliath would seem terrifically out of a pair of beige oxfords for place in December. Perhaps it's because some time now. Last summer I am a lover of literature, and I realize I contemplated a dark brown that I have an empty bag to fill and an pair, but since seeing oxfords in open afternoon. Thanks to my lack of tempting beige, this item is on textbooks, but once March hits I pull out my spring wish list. my e.e.curnmings poetry and envision myself sitting in Stanley Park spending an afternoon of leisure reading and 4) Lace Skirt: I am absolutely people watching. infatuated with the all the lace Ok, so this thought is a tad that designers are using in their premature, considering I am still in clothes lately and this trend is school and it has snowed/rained for the sure to stick around for a while last month, but this factor has not stopped longer as lacy designs have me from mentally preparing my wardrobe moved from shirts to dresses for Spring fashion. Yes I am still broke, and now to full skirts. but we make wish-lists at Christmas, so why not Spring time too? Besides, it is a refreshing break from my Linguistics We're inviting formulas and Machiavelli text. Thus far into the season, this is all B.C. youth to a conference Season's Pass to Spring Fashion: I have in mind, and while I have spotted in Vancouver from August 19-21, 2011 (currently on my personal wish-list, full priced versions of my prospective -all expenses paid! maybe there's a Santa for spring) clothing items at the Vancouver stores 1} Backpack by Urban which carry trendy clothing, my budget Outfitters: One of my fashion (or lack thereof) forces me to wait for If you're aged 18-30, live in BC, and want to forward friends, who also cheaper versions to hit the market, or a learn about transportation, sustainability and happens to be a babe on a stroke of luck to find me in a vintage or planning, apply to attend by Janua.ry 31, 2011. budget but always has an second hand store. In any case, maybe inspiring outfit put together, this has inspired a few babes with sported a UO Kimchi bag last reasonable budgets in building their own See translink.calbcyouthsummit for full details! week at school. She lucked out, spring wardrobes. Happy shopping, just and got a pale blue backpack don't forget to finish studying! for only $5, but UO has a lovely new floral_print Kimchi bag in stores that would be perfect for packing snacks,

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Avoiding. the relationshiP apocalvpse A recap of Sunday night's 83rd Academy Awards

By Lauren Fielding - opportunities hard to pass up. The Sputnik (Wilfrid Laurier "University is an opportunity University-Brantford) for one sexcapade after another," Thompson said. BRANTFORD, Ont. (CUP)­ While in a committed relationship University isn't easy and neither is himself, Thompson recognizes the finding true love. So why would any temptation to indulge as much as sensible person want to combine the possible in the university experience two? and, in essence, in your fellow Relationships demand proper students. Being in a committed maintenance and constant work, and relationship can put a damper that can be hard to balance with classes on interactions with new people, and assignments. especially at parties. The thought of "It depends on if both people are possibly harming the relationship can relationship is easier to maintain and get rid they're going to pursue love in university. willing to actually put effort into the be unsettling and nerve-wracking. of, if and only if it stays simple and neither It can be a distraction, but it doesn't need relationship," said Justin Ferrante, a According to psychology party changes the rules," said Taylor Turner, to be. Taking time to study, work, hang first-year student. professor Kathy Foxall, a successful who has been with her boyfriend for three out with friendg and family and have alone He thinks relationships are worth relationship involves two people years and maintains a successful long­ time apart from significant others keeps fighting for, and what individuals learn willing to see past hardships to grow distance relationship. both individuals-and their romantic from them is worth the sacrifices. stronger as a unit. When one is in an "By that, I mean that n,either falls for the relationships--'healthy. Obsessing over the However, he notes it sometimes isn't unstable relationship, they often accuse other. If they do change, then it is very, very relationship will cause unnecessary stress. easy to live up to your significant their partner of negative behaviours. complicated." And in university, that's the last thing a other's expectations. Flirting with a classmate, being busy In the end, an individual must decide if student needs. "Two people won't want to be in with homework and unable to hang a relationship when they realize that out or trying to spend more time with their lives are so hectic that they can't friends can be seen as attempts to spoil make time for that other person, and it the relationship. just collapses," said Ferrante. Stable couples, however, attribute In general, relationships involve these "negative behaviours" to the a lot of give-and-take. One must · situation and not to their partner. She be willing to look past the hectic cites John Gottman's "Four Horsemen schedules, the short phone calls of the Apocalypse" theory. and hours between texts, and days Gottman's theory explains the without seeing each other. When four reasons why most relationships your significant other expects a lot of fail. He argues the way individuals personal time with you, it can be hard handle the conflict and not the conflicts to focus on completing schoolwork. themselves often end relationships. "I think single students definitely Criticism, contempt, defensiveness have an easier time focusing on and stonewalling are the four negative school," said Evan Thompson. "The reactions, and each involves an attack puisuit of a partner can easily be put on on character. Often, people choose to hold by 'Sorry, I'll talk to you later, I lash out at others when faced with their. need to get this essay done,' whereas in own mistakes. a relationship there's an expectation to This can apply especially to spend time with them and sometimes university relationships because of the put them before schoolwork." huge amount of pressure placed on He balances schoolwork and time students and the stress of adjusting to with his boyfriend by studying with life away from home. him and pitching essay and assignment Handling another person's ideas to get his feedback. problems can be hazardous to "It's great having someone to be one's mental health, and that may there to support me when the work cause some to question the value of piles up and gets stressful." he said. relationships. While some are satisfied For a first-year student, the thrill with their current relationships, others of meeting hundreds of new people lust after the idea of having "friends can sometimes result in less than with benefits." In a perfect world, desirable behaviour, like cheating. this would be the ideal for someone Each new face brings new opportunity who wants all the positive aspects of and possibly new temptation. a relationship without dealing with The anonymity and transience of negative elements, like fighting and university can allow students to jealousy. eliminate discretion and make some "I think that a friend with benefits

11 As bought by Jacey: The Happy Hamster Conscious consumption .·As Seen on TV' product evaluation Paying the price for low-cost production

By Marla lsmallzai me a vision of my hamster running on his wheel. ake up, smell the fair trade At least Stiches doesn't claim to care coffee! As long as we keep about the environment. Some companies W supporting the unethical have caught onto people's sympathy production of goods, high prices will towards environmental degradation. Ever continue to force us away from things seen Tim Horton's "We care about the that are produced ethically. Of course, environment, buy one of our"reusable economic growth requires consumerism, mugs" campaign? Well rbought one of but lets start consuming with the their mugs and tried using it when they remarks that The Other Press needed a environment in mind. Some companies had their "Rrroll up the rim to win" pet in our office. Now that this bundle of have even started to, rather hypocritically, promotion (which encourages people electronics has made its way into my life, market themselves as eco-friendly. But NOT to reuse their mug). They filled my Jacey Gibb I no longctr have to make such comments. of course they know people still prefer mug with coffee and then handed me an op(nkx\s editor Seems like everyone's a winner in this economically friendly over eco-friendly. empty paper cup so that I didn't lose my re you a sad and lonely situation. Companies will do all sorts of things chance to "Rrroll up the rim". Of course individual? Crave the love and But, as there usually is with these to get products like clothing, fast food they don't care about the environment A affection that pets give you but miracle products: there's a rather or groceries to North Americans at but at least I know that they listen to what hate the responsibility that comes with critical design flaw. The stupid thing is competitive prices. people want: so start talking. them? Well, throw out that old walking, obnoxiously loud. In the store, the Happy Multinational corporations (MNC) Even when you're not buying fast breathing time-commitment and say hello Hamster peddled away in his wheel extract resources at an unreplenishable food you have to be aware of different to The Happy Hamster! without causing too much commotion. rate in an environmentally damaging options and what their implications are. As a person that could double as the However, when I took the little guy home fashion for short-term gains. MNC's get Why buy 100% organic eggs for $6 when grim reaper of pets, it's as if this product and popped a pair of triple As in him, I cheap labour from countries around the you can get eggs triple the sfze for a was designed with people like me in was greeted with a symphony of noises as globe that don't have environmental or quarter of the price? For one, organic eggs mind. This furry robotic hamster comes the wheel rattled and the hamster treaded labour regulations in place. Then they aren't genetically modified and the others either in its own roaming ball, exercise heavily within. I can't even imagine pay their store employees $8/ hour with could be. In most of Europe, companies wheel or simply on its own. I'd first like having this thing going for more than five no benefits. That's why we' re able to buy are forced to label their products when to commend the Happy Hamster on the minutes at a time. everything under a dollar. Part of the price they're genetically modified. In Canada realism one is subjected to upon a passing I know I'm only adding to the was pl!id for by the cheap labour attained and the U.S., there are no such laws. glance, since while walking by I thought success of the 'As Seen on TV' empire overseas, the $8/ hour employee and the We don't know what the long term there was indeed a hamster peddling by purchasing these items and evaluating environment. Ever been to Walmart? implications of eating G.M. foods are, and away in his wheel on the store shelf. them, but I think it's time I stopped The market strives to reflect and · that should be reason enough for people to The same can be said when watching seeing myself as a David to its Goliath. fill consumer demands. Right now, the want to avoid it. The more people that buy the ball variation as it moved precisely, If people want ~o waste their disposable demand seems to be for cheap crap that the 100% organic, the more companies with an almost determined pace, across income on backwards housecoats and falls apart within a month of buying it. For will offer it, and the price will thereby the display table, with one even on an kitchen accessories that are specially example, my girlfriends are obsessed with become more competitive. assembled track. Not sure how I feel designed to only perform one task, I say a store in the mall called "Stiches" . They Many people criticize companies that about the simple free-roaming type of go for it. Just know that if a commercial replicate clothing from more expensive jump on the green movement bandwagon. Happy Hamster though. claims a product is too good to be true, it stores and then sell them for under $20. They claim that these companies are When I first started writing this probably is. On top of that, they routinely have some using eco-friendliness as a marketing article, I found myself in quite the Evaluation: C-: This isn't variance of 75% off sale as well. One strategy. Although their efforts are predicament: did I love this robotic fur something that claims it's going to friend was super stoked recently because counterproductive to environmental ball or loathe the very idea of it? On the change your life or make your daily she bought a dress for $4 at Stitches. She preservation (they're trying to sell more one hand, I took note that this product routine easier; it's a robotic hamster in said even if she only gets one wear out of stuff which will lead to extraction of more is one of the few 'As Seen on TV' items a wheel! But somehow they "figured a it before it falls apart at the seams-which resources), and often very hypocritical, targeted specifically towards children, so way to screw it up and make this furry it did-it will have paid itself off. "I'll at least we know that they're in-tune to having a twenty year old male evaluate companion unbearable to have around. just go buy it again". It may have paid what people want. Let's let them know we it might not be $e best idea. However, This purchase definitely didn't make me a itself off for her, but what about the want eco-friendly products at prices that I respect the novelty of the item a great Happy Human. people along the way that paid a part of not just the CEO's of the very companies deal. For a while now,l've made jokes that price? "I'll just go buy it again" gives offering them can afford. 12 Higher gas prices could mean highe~ quality _of living

of oil's worth of energy in order to extract fuel efficient vehicles". The increasing a barrel of oil from the tar sands. All that price of gas is having, and will continue environmental damage and zero net gain to have, a very real, very significant in energy. We're extracting oil from the tar effect on society and the decisions people sands because we have t? keep oil flowing, make. Most will drive less; many will buy not because it is a convenient source. smaller, more fuel efficient cars. Some So how does this all mean that will look for new jobs closer to home, or we should be happy to pay an arm and a move to neighbourhoods where they can leg for gas? Easy. As people are forced get everything they need within walking to use less and less gas (an inevitable distance. It's not going to be easy, but it's outcome as prices increase), they seek out, going to be f'!r the good, and that's one and consequently invest, in alternatives. A mantra I'll come back to time and time greater investment in alternatives will make again with this column: I'm not.going to it easier for society to cope when peak oil blow smoke up your behinds and tell you hits, and prices steadily increase due to that.doing the right thing is going to be soaring demand and dwindling supply. I easier than ignoring the problem. I can, can afford a car, but I made a conscious however, assure you that if we all work By Jeff Hammersmark decomposing biomass has accumulated effort to find a home close to where I go together, it won't be that difficult. So next in certain sweet spots that allow for the to school and work. My transportation time you see the price going up at your f you're anything like me, you've underground temperature and pressure of dollars don't subsidize oil production; they gas station, try to look at it as a good recently paid a visit to the gas pump, the earth to cook it and store it. Suffice subsidize the bus and the Skytrain. thing- Another force pushing us towards I forked over a solid two or three it to say, oil is created extremely slowly, The consumer who chooses a Toyota a less oil-dependent, sustainable, healthier hours of wages, and marvelled at how and for all intents and purposes, it is a Yaris over a Dodge Ram is sending a society. little it nudged your fuel gauge towards completely non-renewable resource. The mes"sage to vehicle manufacturers: "I like the F. I'm only 27 and even I remember bottom line is that the world's oil supply the days when twenty bucks would fill is finite, and no matter how much we up the tank of even a larger vehicle, all ignore the problem, we will run out of the way from empty. Gone are those it. There's simply no avoiding it. One days, never again to return. Gas prices day, there will be no oil available left to have hit nearly $1.30 per litre, and while consume. The problems with our over­ prices keep bouncing up and down, the consumption of oil start well before that overall trend is clear, and it's up, up, up. day, however, I'd like to suggest that this is a cause for The day that oil reserves run celebration, not anger, and we should all dry is likely hundreds of years away. be happy to pay more for gasoline. There is an ominous day corning much To all the readers that didn't sooner though. Some experts say we've immediately tum the page after reading actually already passed it, while others that, thanks for giving me a chance. say it's corning any day now. This is the To understand how paying more for day that we reach "peak oil". Peak oil is gas could possibly be a good thing, QOt a theory, it is mathematics. Simply we have to follow the gas in your put, peak oil is the day that our global oil tank back all the way to the crude oil production peaks, which is an inevitable deposits from which it was extracted. moment with any highly consumed, Most of us understand that gas comes finite resource. from oil, and that oil is a very valuable, It is the day that the greatest number energy dense resource required by all of barrels of oil; ever, will be pulled out developed nations for economic survival. of the ground. Mter peak oil, global We need it for gasoline, diesel, and jet oil production will slowly, but surely, fuel. We need it for plastic, lubricants, decline. Add to that the fact that global asphalt and wax. There's no question oil consumption is increasing, and it's that modem civilization runs on oil and easy to identify the problem. We all its derivatives. Without it, we would understand that when there is less and not have seen practically any of the less of something, and more and more industrial and technological progress people want it, things get complicated. we've experienced over the last century, Cabbage Patch Dolls any one? There is and in this way, oil is and has been a very another issue as well, the fact that the good thing. It is easily the most versatile oil we have already extracted and used energy dense substance available to us, was the "easy to get" oil. Obviously, we and because so much can be done with are always going to extract the oil that is oil, the world used 4,989,450,739,710 easiest and cheapest to get at any given litres of it in 2009, according to The time. World Factbook, published by the If you need any convincing that Central Intelligence Agency. we're almost out of "easy" oil, take a The major issue here is that it look at the Alberta Oil Sands. This oil is takes the earth a very long time to create not the goopy,llowing oil of old. It is oil oil. Oil is literally made up of the dead. locked within rock-some experts have Over millions and millions of years, calculated that it takes at least one barrel

13 lnsunicient lFunlds: Manhunt Hunting season in Vancouver has begun

By Jacey Glbb public is by looking for a clearly visible another else, there is the element of I'd like to personally thank every marker wrapped around the individual's constant suspicion for anyone with an organizer of Manhunt out there for f in the near future you're walking upper ann. When all the players have armband. Additionally, this can work in providing this opportunity to revisit one downtown and witness a person been assembled, one person is randomly your favour if you're not the manhunter, of my favourite childhood games, and I wearing an armband hiding behind selected to be the 'manhunter' while but would like to pretend that you are I'd also like to encourage you to check bushes momentarily before taking off in eve_ryone else is labelled as 'prey'. The in order to trick others into leaving it out sometime if you get the chance. If a hurry down the street, there's no need prey are then given a short amount of you alone. How the game is played is you're looking for something fun (and for concern. You're not witnessing some time to flee the starting area before the entirely up to the person. more importantly, free!) to do during form of shotty bank robbery getaway or game begins. There are Manhunt groups in the week, join the Facebook group a Fight Qub-esque organization hard The main objective of the game several different cities (including 'Manhunt Vancouver' and watch for at work; you've simply unknowingly is obviously to avoid being tagged by Edmonton, where I first got introduced the next event. Also, make sure you're entered into the boundaries of a game the manhunter. Once a person has been to the game) and Manhunt Vancouver clicking on the correct Facebook group of Manhunt. No, not the term used to tagged, they too become a manhunter. just had their first event of the season a and not the adult-orientated Variation. describe your quest for Mr. Right, but The game goes either until a previously couple of weeks ago. The group is also Just a heads up on that one. rather a modernized Urban mixture of tag arranged time has passed or until known to organize other games such The next game of Manhunt is and hide-and-go-seek. everyone has been caught. Players then as capture the flag but the main focus happening on Thursday, March 10 on How Manhunt works is a general reconvene at the starting place and a new is usually on Manhunt. At the moment, Granville Island. New players to the area is decided upon ahead of time, with game begins. the group is meeting only biweekly on game should arrive a bit earlier in case boundaries being determined by the While hiding and running away are Thursday nights (though the day of the they have any questions, but the game number of players that show up, ranging important parts to the game, strategy week might change soon) but as soon doesn't actually start until six fifteen. from a single city block to a couple'. A also comes into play. Since there is no as the weather begins to warm up, the Damage: Free way to identify players from the general way to identify the manhunter from events will begin to happen -once a week.

14 By Jacey Glbb snailrnailer for years now and use myself that I wouldn't be able to stay past will now refuse to disappear, emails occasionally too, Facebook in touch with every single person I living on forever in cyber space. 'll dock myself marks for lack of has allowed me to keep up to date on ever had lunch with throughout high I'm not sure humans were meant originality right off the bat. Next what countless of people have been school. It's not a realistic goal. to maintain so many different I to celebrity meltdowns, Facebook up to, without having to put in any For those that remained on my connections over such great distances is easily the most susceptible target actual effort. A daily glance at my friends list, one might almost think like witnessed today. Social ties aren't for criticisms and complaints, yet it newsfeed will tell me who is now we've maintained healthy long­ necessarily made with longevity still remains dominant as the biggest friends with who, whose birthday distance friendships, considering I in mind. Exactly how long am I social-networking website in the is corning up and most importantly, can tell you several things about their supposed to keep that girl from world. Whether you're complaining whose relationship status just went lives I wouldn't know otherwise. But my Mathematics group project on about someone's non-stop status from "single" to "it's complicated". this is solely thanks to Face book, for the same list as some of my oldest updates or commenting on profile This wealth of knowledge is creating a sort of faux friendship. It's friends? pictures that have a surprising outstanding, saving me from the provided a false sense of interaction Adding a person as a friend on flesh-to-clothing ratio, the majority weeks I would have had to wait and comradery, leading me to believe Facebook creates a whole world of Facebook gossip is harmless. before reading a letter telling me the I'm catching up with a person simply of issues. While it allows you to However, I'm curious as how exact same things, but at what cost? by looking at their profile. Being learn helpful information, such as this recent boom in ability to stay Before moving to Vancouver, 'Facebook friends' means absolutely what they like or whether they'd be connected will affect our society in I indulged in a Face book friend nothing. offended if you made a dead baby the long run. purge, severing ties with hundreds I can't stop thinking about how joke, it also manifests a fake sense of Facebook obviously isn't the first of individuals that I would most staying in touch through Facebook intimacy with the individual, whether platform to allow people to stay in likely never see or hear from again. It will affect things in the future. it's with a new friend or an old one. touch but it's undoubtedly the most wasn't because I loathed these people, Relationships that would've been I think I'll stick to my day-to-day efficient one. While I've been an avid but more of an honest acceptance to dropped and never revisited in the conversations and postage stamps.

15 Canuclls Corner Post-season around the bend

Cody Hudgson

f By Josh Martin, Sports Editor 10 games? It just doesn't add up. On the plus side, newly acquired fourth line averaging just over seven In their last five games they have Chris Higgins and Maxim Lapierre minutes per game while making a few he Vancouver Canucks are just seven goals for and nine goals join the line-up to help the offence guest appearances on the second unit not only first in the Western against. Our leading goal scorer hasn't build some momentum. Higgins of the power play. TConference but are sitting pocketed a goal since February 15 will finally be getting his debut after · On that fourth line, Hodgson was first in the NHL with 89 points and a of last month, while both Daniel and recovering from his thumb injury playing alongside Tanner Glass and stifling record of 40-16-9. They have Henrik Sedin have been held pointless while Lapierre seems to be a Rick Oreskovich ... not exactly the finest the top point scorer with Daniel Sedin in the last three games. Luongo's been Rypien type of guy with lots of energy products in the game but when you're who has 79 on the season ... they have solid between the pipes even though to help out the fourth line. on the fourth unit what else is there to the top assist leader in brother Henrik he hasn't managed to get theW's in With both players coming in two expect? Throw Hodgson with Kesler with 59 helpers ... they have Ryan all of his games ... So is this something players had to make room and go back and Raymond for a few shifts ... heck, Kesler who is tied for second in the to be worried about with the post­ down to the Manitoba Moose. Those see what happens if he plays on the league for most goals at 33 ... and they season just around the comer? two guys were the struggling Cody right side with the Sedin's, but give have arguably the best goaltending Well, in the past ten games there Hodgson and Victor Oreskovich. Now him the ice time with some quality tandem in the league with Roberto hasn't been any streaks whatsoever. I totally respect head coach Alain players so he can prove to all of the Luongo and Cory Schneider, who One win and one loss seems to be Vigneault and the style of coaching he haters that he has the potential to be share 40 wins between them. The the current pattern going on which is brings to the team, but when you have a star player. He's not going to score Canucks not only have the second nowhere near the best circumstances a prospect like Hodgson corning up to the goals when his line is dumping best power play and penalty killing but it sure beats a five game losing play and bringing all the hype that he the puck in and racing to the bench so unit in the league but are also the top streak. With so many weapons possesses to the game you have got that the top line can come out to play, faceoff percentage team as well. So upfront, it's only about time this team to give him the ice time. In the eight that's for sure. why on earth are they 5-5 in their last will snap out of their current funk. games that he played he was on the 16 Whitecaps sign experienced French striker By Josh Martin, Sports Editor captain last Wednesday. DeMerit already has his very own inspirational commercial to the public he Vancouver Whitecaps FC signed French which shows him around the city of Vancouver. He striker Eric Hassli last Friday as the team's also gives some valuable tips in the game of soccer, Tfirst designated player. Hassli joins his defending his goal by heading the ball away from new team after spending the past three and a half the net with great emphasis on making sure you seasons with the Swiss Super League club FC make contact with the ball when you're at the peak Zurich, where he played with now new teammate of your jump with the front part of your forehead. It of the Whitecaps, defender Alain Rochat. During was pretty impressive to say the least. his time with Zurich, Hassli scored 36 goals in 115 The new captain of Vancouver becomes the 20th competitive matches, which included 21 goals and man in team history to dawn the 'C'. The defender ten assists in 34 appearances when Zurich won the will not be the only leader on the field however, with Swiss Super League title in the 2008-09 season. So midfielders Terry Dunfield and John Tharrington far this season Hassli has scored five goals in 18 recently being named the team's alternate captains. appearances with Zurich, including four goals in his "[My job is to] try to glue us together as a unit last three games. and to make sure we're all on the same page come With the Whitecaps playing their first season in March 19," DeMerit said. "Two weeks is still a the MLS it's huge to establish themselves right away long time and there's still a lot of work that we need as a top competitor. "It was important for us to bring to do-and I think we're all awate of that-but in an experienced striker," said Whitecaps FC head you can feel the excitement starting to build. It's coach Teitur Thordarson. "Eric is big, strong, and an exciting time, and I think it's important for us will give us a physical presence all over the pitch. to not feel the pressure of that, but to embrace the His addition will complement our team very nicely excitement." for the coming season, and I'm very much looking This is a huge mark in sports history for the city forward to having him in our club." of Vancouver. Just imagine watching the Whitecaps Hassli will join Jay DeMerit who was officially play in BC stadium once it's up to snuff. Now that announced as the Whitecaps first ever MLS team will be one heck of a time.

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17 . ...: . ~ ~...e.. ~B POR·• ·S1a... Douglas College Royal named player of the year By Josh Martin, Sports Editor loss. Wow. ouglas College's very own badminton And according to Royals badminton head sensation, RuiLin Huang, was named coach, AI Mawani, "She's playing better than D by the CCAA as the 2011 Women's · last year, when she was coming off an injury. Badminton Player of the Year. This is the third This year she's fitter and stronger." consecutive year that Huang has taken home this So not only is Huang player of the year but particular award. Now that is something to be somehow is managing to get better and better proud of. each season which is extremely good news When you look at this individual's stats you for Douglas College since she's planning on can't help but sit back, take a second glance returning to the team next season and hopefully and let your jaw drop. This season alone she taking home yet another player of the year has accumulated 45 wins and zero losses ... She award. has won six titles, four for women's singles and "I'm going to come back to nationals next two for women's doubles ... and here's the real year, and hopefully I can win a fourth time." shocker: In the three years that she has been The Royals are in first place in the CCAA playing in the CCAA league, Huang has a total national rankings and have been undefeated in of a whopping 112 wins and one single, measly league play for six years. Let's make it seven.

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miraculously arise ... but who are we kidding? t was announced last Thursday The federal government has that Canada will host the 2015 committed up to $.15 million to I Women's World Cup. The big the tournaments which will not go tourney will take place in June of towards any ini'ra$tructure. 2015 and run right into July, although Prime Minister Stephen Harper the dates aren't quite confirmed yet. made a statement shortly after the Apparently FIFA wants to have news, "Hosting these tournaments six venues from coast to coast across will further enhance Canada's Canada that will play host to the reputation as a sporting country and totlmament games. The current cities allow us to showcase several cities that are the top candidates for the to a global television audience. Like venues are Edmonton, Vancouver, all fans, we look forward to cheering Winnipeg, Montreal, Ottawa and for our outstanding women's teams at Halifax. The games in Vancouver home, in 2014 and 2015." would take place in BC Stadium, with The Canadian women are currently its contracting roof and all unless by ranked ninth in the world. Not bad. then somehow the newly planned The Women's World Cup will stadium that is supposed to be built expand from 16 to 24 countries and for the Whitecaps near Waterfront by the year 2015 will go from 32 to sky train station in the future will 52 matches. Get Pumped!

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2. A Ring of Honour inductee by the Canucks 4. The first player ever to have his number retired in Montreal 9 . The Canucks have __ players in the Hall of Fame, bu they aren't there for there work in BC 10. The only Thrasher to have his number raised II. An Islander with his number retired (from the 80's) 14. The most recent Giant inducted into the Ring of Honour 15. A goalie with his number retired multiple times 16 The Edmonton Oilers have rebred numbers 17. team has reb red 1199 · 18. Theo Fleury has his number retired by this junior team 19. He played just one season with theAvs before they raised his digits

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