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2008/01/17 15VOLUME 62 The university of Winnipeg student weekly

1. Bloody Controversy UW students conflicted about CBS policies, and consider a cam- pus ban page 5 2. Is the prov- ince failing the environment, or are the critics too harsh? page 2 3. Local tattoo artists, silk screeners, oil painters and more showcase their “street art” style at the Label Gallery page 12 4. An interview with artist Michael Benjamin Brown page 11 January 17, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 02 NEWS

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Business Manager James D. Patterson » [email protected] Is Manitoba’s green fading? PRODUCTION MANAGER per hour a car can travel. Melody Morrissette » [email protected] Ksenia Prints According to Loney, this problem was News production editor taken into account in the 10 per cent ethanol Photo Editor and gasoline blends sold in Manitoba. Colin Vandenberg » [email protected] “There’s less energy in a litre of pure etha- espite its reputation as a national leader nol than in a liter of gas, that’s true,” said Loney, in environmental initiatives, some find Copy & Style Editor “but ethanol burns more efficiently… in 10 per morrissette melody by graphic Jacquie Nicholson » [email protected] fault with Manitoba’s green practices. cent blends, the increased efficiency offsets- al D“We are green… But there’s smart green, most exactly the energy loss.” NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR and there’s politically fashionable green,” said Ethanol is produced from grain, with Stacy Cardigan Smith » [email protected] Peter Holle, president of the Frontier Centre for corn or wheat being the popular choices. In- Public Policy. creased ethanol production around the world News Production Editor At a Jan. 8 talk before the St. Boniface has recently caused corn shortages in Mexico Ksenia Prints » [email protected] branch of the Rotary Club, Holle presented the and Mauritania, a fact Holle is quick to point Frontier Centre for Public Policy’s ideas about out. He also claims ethanol decreases the supply COMMENTS EDITOR the three “green train-wrecks of Manitoba.” of livestock feed for Manitoba’s successful hog Ben Wood » [email protected] Holle believes Manitoba’s programs are industry. wrongly planned and focused, concentrating on As Manitoba’s ethanol is produced from “We are so backwards in this province… Arts & Culture Editor a problem that is blown out of proportion. specially-planted winter wheat, the concern for there are too many political interferences,” she Whitney Light » [email protected] “It’s a man-made climate change theory,” food shortages decreases. This uniquely timed said. “The problems we see now in Lake Win- said Holle. “There is no relation between CO2 crop requires fewer inputs, has higher yields per nipeg, we could see 25 years ago.” Listings Coordinator and temperature.” acre and is higher in starch content, the part of Holle claims scientific evidence only links Kristine Askholm » [email protected] According to Holle, rising temperatures on the grain necessary for ethanol production. The phosphorus, and not nitrogen, with reducing the face of the earth are caused by increased solar protein in the grain, left over after the process, algae in freshwater. With only a quarter of the Sports Editor activity and the measuring of temperature in goes right back into the making of livestock nutrient load coming from Manitoba sources, Kalen Qually » [email protected] urban centres with increased activity. feed. and nine per cent from Winnipeg and other mu- “When people make statements like this “Much of th e critique you hear is in the nicipalities, Holle believes we should be looking Beat Reporter individual, they clearly haven’t been kept abreast U.S. context. Our program is very moderate,” elsewhere for answers. Jenette Martens » [email protected] of all that’s going on,” said Richard Westwood, said Loney. “A lot of this problem is beyond our con- a professor at the U of W’s environmental and Holle also raised concerns about the green trol, we’re really just a small part of a bigger prob- Beat Reporter urban studies department. policies surrounding Lake Winnipeg. He is criti- lem,” he said. Cameron MacLean » [email protected] “The overwhelming evidence is hugely on cal of Manitoba’s increased attempts to limit the Pip and Williamson refute these claims, the side of human civilization causing changes in flow of nutrients, particularly nitrogen and phos- saying that recent data has proven beyond doubt Beat Reporter the atmosphere,” he said. phorus, into the province’s waterways in attempt the effect nitrogen has on toxic algae levels, and Dan Huyghebaert » [email protected] Holle criticizes some of Manitoba’s most to reduce the growth of algae blooms. Holle’s stance is a common misconception. valued environmental policies. The first on his When they exceed normal amounts algae Williamson said that partnerships to reduce Beat Reporter list is ethanol, which Holle believes brings more blooms can block sunlight, reducing oxygen lev- the problem exist with the four other provinces James Janzen » [email protected] trouble than it’s worth. els in the water and harming fish and shellfish. and the four American states whose water flows Marketed as the solution to greenhouse gas They can also cause organisms that usually thrive into Lake Winnipeg. emissions, ethanol was widely embraced by the under decreased amounts of oxygen to produce “Our goal is to turn back the clock on Province of Manitoba in January of 2007. The more methane and other toxic gases. the changes we’ve done since the 70s,” said t h i s w e e k ’ s contributors province developed several initiatives to encour- Manitoba has several policies and recom- Williamson. age widespread use of ethanol. mendations in place to target the problem. In Holle does not stop here. He is also criti- Donna Lee, Brooke Dmytriw, Aaron Epp, A $2,000 tax credit for the purchase of new 2007 it placed restrictions on the application cal of Manitoba’s widespread use and production Andrew McMonagle , Kelly Nickie, Natasha Peterson, hybrid cars was implemented in the fall of 2006, of nutrients and cosmetically-targeted fertilizers of electricity, one of the greenest energy types, Vivian Belik, Kathleen Gallagher, Curran Faris, legislation requiring card manufacturers to im- in certain areas and on the use of phosphorus in claiming Manitoba Hydro is mismanaged as a Mikale Fenton, Kiran Dhillon, Michael Collins, prove fuel efficiency was put in place and testing laundry detergents. crown corporation, with its decreased electric- Jo Villaverde, Trevor Hagan began on plug-in hybrid cars. “Lake Winnipeg is extremely important ity prices increasing dependency and overuse of “The Government of Manitoba is moving to us,” said Dwight Williamson, director of the energy. The Uniter is the official student newspaper of the University of in all three directions: fuel switching, energy ef- water science and management branch with the “This is a have-not province with very un- Winnipeg and is published by Mouseland Press Inc. Mouseland Press Inc. is a membership based organization in which students ficiency and energy conservation,” said Shaun Manitoba Water Stewardship department. green policies,” said Holle. “A lot of money is and community members are invited to participate. For more Loney, director of energy policy for the Govern- information on how to become a member go to www.uniter. But Eva Pip, a biology professor who spe- spent with very little bang for the buck.” ca, or call the office at 786-9790. The Uniter is a member of the ment of Manitoba. 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We also reserve the right to edit for length and/or style. ‘Pegging the Vote ‘08 CONTACT US » A weekly roundup of all that matters electorally, south-of-the-border General Inquiries: 204.786.9790 Advertising: 204.786.9790 Editors: 204.786.9497 Fax: 204.783.7080 James Janzen so bad, it may have had something to do with Email: [email protected] Hillary choking up and wetting her eyes at a Web: www.uniter.ca Beat Reporter campaign stop, Bill’s loose-cannon remarks LOCATION » about Obama, or the fact that primaries (as Room ORM14 opposed to open-meeting caucuses) run on University of Winnipeg essy poll jobs and mass debate over private ballot polling stations that may have 515 Portage Avenue whether frisky youthfulness trumps Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9 brought out a lot of closet voters. aged experienced dogged the media Meanwhile, on the Republican field, John and cau- Mcircuit last week when New Hampshire an- McCain garnered a strong win in New Hamp- cuses and is dumping all his fi- Mouseland Press Board of Directors: swered Iowa’s early-bird election catcall of “I’ll shire that pushed the 71-year-old back into the nances into big win states like Florida – a strat- show you my caucus if you show me your pri- Mary Agnes Welch, Rob Nay, Nick Tanchuk, Dean spotlight and effectively saved his campaign. egy most are calling electoral suicide.) Dias, Brian Gagnon, Devin King, Meg McGimpsey, mary.” And primary we did see, although it was The win eked McCain out as the Republican Even though the Obama camp had been Ben Zorn nowhere near what the pollsters and pundits man to beat, if only for the time being, going humbled by the New Hampshire results they were anticipating – and this time it had noth- For inquiries email: [email protected] into the Michigan primaries on Tuesday (Mich- still managed to set the tone for the entire ing to do with an unexpected Bush. igan plays no role on the Democratic side after election with one word – change. Viewers are Going into last week’s Tuesday primary the party refused to seat any Michigan delegates now hard pressed to see any interview, stump in New Hampshire, nine independent week- due to its early primary date). Mitt Romney speech, or campaign slogan by any candidate Cover Image end polls placed Barack Obama as much as remained confident campaigning in his home from either party that does not mention the 13 points ahead of rival Hillary Clinton in the state at the beginning of this week while Mike magic word. A debate over whether change or Drawings by highly contested Democratic race. Tuesday’s Huckabee was still banking on the evangelical experience is a more valuable presidential asset results shut up the TV talking heads, who had Michael Benjamin Brown vote (and the Colbert bump). Ron Paul’s lib- has emerged that has left the majority of voters come just short of anointing Obama as the ertarian minions followed CNN camera crews wondering why there can’t be both as we enter showing now at Semai Gallery, President-Elect, when Clinton took the state wherever they went, and Rudy Guiliani is still this weekend’s caucuses in Nevada and the Re- Basement Corridor with 39 per cent to Obama’s 37. Nobody really nowhere to be seen. (The former NYC mayor publican primary in South Carolina. 264 McDermot Avenue knows why the numbers were so skewed, but skipped campaigning in all the early primaries according to the polls on why the polls were contact: [email protected] The Uniter January 17, 2008 NEWS 03

Manitoba Hydro’s new low-income International program encounters criticism News Briefs Dan Huyghebaert Compiled by Brooke Dmytriw Beat reporter Giant gas cloud to crash into Milky Way new Manitoba Hydro program unveiled last month would conserve energy and AUSTIN, Texas: A team of astronomers enable low-income households to save has announced that a giant cloud of hydrogen money,A but not everyone is completely happy gas will hit the Milky Way in 20-40 million with the program. years. graphic by donna lee donna by graphic The collision of Smith’s Cloud into our The Lower Income Energy Efficiency pro- galaxy will create millions of new stars like the gram was announced Dec. 14 by the Finance sun. Minister, Greg Selinger, who is also responsible Astronomers from the U.S. National for Manitoba Hydro. Radio Astronomy Observatory and University The new program allows low-income ho- of Wisconsin-Whitewater made the information meowners to install energy efficient devices like public at the American Astronomical Society’s fluorescent light bulbs and upgrade their insula- 211th meeting, reported BBC News. “People believe that the government doesn’t income tenants, but those cases will be dealt tion through a low-interest loan. Smith’s Cloud was discovered in 1963, give anything away for free,” he said. with on a case-by-case basis, said Colleen Bat- It follows a successful year-long pilot proj- however it wasn’t until recently that researchers DeCoste also notes that people who live tigelli Smith, Marketing Specialist at Manitoba ect in the Centennial neighbourhood and that ascertained the cloud is destined for the Milky from payday to payday don’t see the long-term Hydro. of a neighbourhood in Brandon which saw 120 Way, not originating from it. benefits of the program, only the short-term Although Wayne Helgason, executive direc- The cloud, which measures roughly homes refitted with compact fluorescent lights ones. tor of the Social Planning Council, welcomes the 11,000 light-years long by 2,500 light-years and low-flow showerheads. The new program enables low-income ho- program, he notes that most low-income house- wide, will be like a bomb going off when it Approximately 1,200 meowners to upgrade holds are renters. hits the Milky Way. The event would take place households will be affected “The criteria for the their insulation and fur- “The criteria for the program eliminates 90 40,000 light-years from Earth. and are expected to save an nace through low-inter- per cent of homeowners in this neighbourhood,” average of $250 per year on program eliminates 90 est loans, which are re- said DeCoste. Those who do not qualify cannot Non-smoking cause for dis- their energy bills. per cent of homeowners payable through various afford to pay upfront for the insulation upgrade. missal for German businessman “The minister scored a rebates and grants sup- Helgason also questioned the timing of hat trick with the program,” in this neighbourhood,” plied by Power Smart* the program, wondering why it was not initi- BERLIN, Germany: A German business said Tom Simms, co-director —Robert DeCoste, social Programs, the Afford- ated prior to the start of winter, as it would take owner fired three of his employees for being of the Community Education non-smokers after they requested their able Energy Fund, and months before people see the effects. Development Association. worker and Centennial workplace become smoke-free. Natural Resource Cana- Karen Giesbrecht, home resource coordina- He cited lower emissions, According to Reuters, the owner felt neighbourhood resident. da’s ecoENERGY Retro- tor for the Spence Neighbourhood Association, more disposable income, and the employees were threatening to disturb the fit – Homes. The savings disagrees. She said the announcement will allow the creation of jobs as the peace and that smokers were unfairly picked garnered on the energy people time to think about the program, plan on. program’s three main objectives. bill will also be used to pay back any money re- and get prices before next winter. Following many European and North But not everyone is excited. Robert De- maining on the loan. Giesbrecht reports that about 10 homes American cities, Germany went smoke-free for Coste, a Centennial neighbourhood resident Homeowners can fill out an eligibility form, signed up for the program in her area, and en- restaurants and pubs on Jan 1. Some small and social worker at Building Urban Industries and if they qualify a trained energy advisor will courages anyone interested to contact her at offices have maintained smoking. for Local Development, sees problems with the inspect their home free of charge. the Spence Neighbourhood Association at 783- The owner stated it was easier to work program, saying not many residents are respond- Landlords can also apply if they have lower 2758. while smoking and that in the future he will ing to the offer. only hire smokers.

Holy sand does not fool Kenyan students ‘tdisgusted’ over election fallout airport security

James Janzen AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: A man Beat Reporter claiming to be a priest was apprehended at Schiphol Airport with drugs he claimed were “holy sand.” ormally seen as a speck of stability in “To outsiders it The man, believed to be a Bolivian a largely unstable continent, Kenya citizen, was transferring in Amsterdam from Milan and was destined for Lima, Peru, grabbed international headlines after definitely looked reported CNN. He originally refused to be Nlast month’s contested election results ignited like it came out searched, but after receiving consent officials violence around the country. found packs strapped to his legs. Reports of systematic violence have left of nowhere. I was The “sand” was discovered to be Kenyan students at the University of Winnipeg shocked how fast it cocaine. worried about their country and their families Dutch police are trying to determine back home. escalated,” whether the man was a member of the clergy

C or merely impersonating a priest. “Everyone is in the same boat,” University —Alex Gachanja, olin Vandenberg of Winnipeg student Alex Gachanja said of his fellow Kenyan expats. U of W student. Boy scout reports for “We’re shocked, horrified, disgusted about duty, saves president how our leaders have acted.” Gachanja moved from Nairobi to Toronto HOARADUAHI, Maldives: A 15-year old boy is being considered for a national in 2002 and is currently finishing his business Kenyan-native Alex Gachanja reports that while the initial violence has subsided, degree at the University of Winnipeg. current-day Nairobi is not the same. honour award after saving President Maumoon Gayoom from an assassination attempt. After speaking to his family over the holi- The trained boy scout, Mohammed days, Gachanja reports things had calmed down by opposition leader Raila Odinga. With the election of Kibaki in 2002, Kenya Jaisham Ibrahim, saved the president when an European Union elections observers agreed saw a resurgence of economic stability that was in recent days, but life in the capital city has assailant jumped out of a crowd to stab him. changed. Nobody goes out at night anymore, the election was flawed, with voter turnout in heavily anchored in the tourism industry. Many Ibrahim suffered cuts to his hand and a ripped they told him. All the nightclubs and bars have some areas topping 115 per cent, and that both fear, however, that the 76-year-old president is shirt. been closed. sides may have been involved in vote tampering. past his time. The attacker, Mohamed Murshid, then “To outsiders it definitely looked like it Violent protests and rioting largely as- “The Kenya of 2007 is better than the Kenya tried to stab Ibrahim before security tackled him came out of nowhere,” Gachanja said. In fact, sociated with supporters of Odinga’s Orange [Kibaki] inherited in 2002,” Gachanja said, to the ground. The Associated Press reported he believes some underlying political and ethnic Democratic Movement saw 600 dead and nearly “[but] he has not dealt with corruption firmly that no motive was given for the attack. tensions may not have been accounted for. 250,000 people displaced before things began to enough, especially in his own government.” Gayoom has been in power since 1978 Even so, he said it was hard for him to un- settle. Both sides accused the other of genocide Also frustrating, he said, was Kibaki’s de- and has made the Maldives a major tourist destination in the Indian Ocean. Islamic derstand where the violence came from. and calls for renewed protests this week were im- layed response to the post-election killings. militancy has increased in recent years, along “I was shocked how fast it escalated.” mediately forbidden by police. “That kind of violence has no place in any with opposition to Gayoom’s rule. Kenyan news reports reminiscent of the Several mediation attempts from the Af- society, especially in the Kenyan context.” 1994 Rwandan genocide stunned the world in rican and international community have been Canada condemned the violence and has late December and early January after incum- unsuccessful. Former UN Secretary General Kofi promised a $1 million emergency aid package bent President Mwai Kibaki’s win was disputed Annan was scheduled to visit the country earlier to the Kenyan Red Cross to directly help those this week. affected. January 17, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] Ne w s Ed i t o r : Ks e n i a Pr i n t s E-m a i l : n e w s p r o d @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 04 NEWS Fa x : 783-7080

Local Doors to Duckworth’s News Briefs new gym now open Compiled by Stacy Cardigan Smith

Brandon casino under review The province, along with the City of Brandon and the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, is recommending the establishment of a First Nations-owned casino in the Brandon area. “I think it fills a number of really important tasks for A recent market study facilitated by the Manitoba Gaming Control Commission supports all students,” —Lloyd Axworthy, U of W president a First Nations-run casino in the area, stated a recent provincial press release. Such a casino would “follow a partnership model that would deliver direct financial benefits to all First Nations across Manitoba,” the release stated. Similar projects have been successfully implemented at the Aseneskak and South Beach casinos. The City of Brandon will hold a public vote on the issue. According to a CBC.ca article, Brandon’s

Stacy Cardigan Smith colin mayor has “gone on record, saying he’s against News assignment editor the casino proposal.” v andenberg

Happy skating he opening of the university’s Organizers of the annual river trail skating The highly anticipated new gymnasium means rink along the Red and Assiniboine rivers are upcoming there is still time to make those New Year’s hoping to beat out Ottawa for title of world’s opening of resolutionsT a reality. longest outdoor rink. both the UW- Although little details such as the staircase rail- This year, the trail will hopefully be extended SA’s SOMA café and the Powerland Computers store ing remain to be finished, the facility opened for busi- from Voyageur Park all the way to Omand’s Creek, will also help to ensure the area’s continued growth. ness Jan. 9. for a total of over eight kilometres of path, stated “I think it fills a number of really important tasks SOMA Students toured the new facility by the hundreds CBC.ca. for all students,” Axworthy said of the expansion. Taking advantage of unseasonably warm on opening day, said Bill Wedlake, director of recre- The $35 athletic levy students pay with- regis café set to weather in Ottawa, organizers are hoping to beat ation and athletic services with the university. tration includes a free gym membership. Affordable out the Rideau Canal for Guinness World Records’ The facility offers 100 pieces of brand new rates are available for faculty, title of world’s largest naturally frozen ice surface. equipment, including 41 open soon The Canal measures seven and a half kilometres in alumni and community cardio machines, weight length, but has yet to be opened this year. members. For those who machines and free weight The first leg of Winnipeg’s river trail opened How does Duckworth live in the Spence neigh- Stacy Cardigan Smith stations, grouped in sepa- Friday at the Forks. There are two paths---one for measure up? bourhood, the annual rate News assignment editor rate areas. There are also skating and another for walking. Skate rentals are is $120. nine flat screen televisions available at the Mini Donuts Factory in the Forks Don’t think the Duckworth fitness The gym has been busy, throughout the facility and for $3.50 for adults and $2 for children. centre is a good deal? Check out with about 200 new mem- eep holding your breath— some cardio equipment fea- these rates: berships by Jan. 10 alone, the UWSA’s SOMA café is tures private televisions. The end to expired meters? said Duckworth front desk almost here, with the open- The new facility is A new pay-by-cell phone system could employee Miria Olson. ingK day slated for Jan. 21. Shapes: mean an end to expired meter tickets, or at least an bright, clean and a step up The gymnasium expan- The café’s original unveiling was end to the mad dash to plug the meter. from the grungy basement Adult — $40/month sion came in on budget at scheduled for September, but was de- To use the system, customers must first sign which formally housed the Student — $27/month $3.2 million, Wedlake said. layed while the other projects housed up at www.verrus.com. Your name, license plate, university’s gym. “We were in good in the expansion—namely the exer- cell phone number and credit card number are “[It’s] awesome,” YMCA: required. shape with the budget. We cise facility—were completed. third-year business admin- When you pull up to a spot, call 925-7275 did very well.” “We are renting space from the istration student Victor Adult — $45/month and enter the four-digit number on the side of the Student $34.15/month Construction started in university so what they try to do is Nucci said of the gym. “Ev- — parking pay station. Each call costs $.35 on top of May with an original open- finish their stuff and then they can erything looks clean. The the cost of parking. Duckworth: ing date of December. This work on the café and Powerland equipment is all new, and Before the meter runs out, you’ll receive was pushed back due to a [Computers, which will also housed well… it’s new.” a text message and the option of buying more Adult - UW staff/faculty/retirees delay with the windows. in the new building],” said café man- minutes. Nucci did offer one $120 annually ($10/month) — “There were also little ager Athakarn Thumsuwanna. Several hundred motorists already use the criticism: “It could be big- glitches. You can never an- The café is currently ringing in system, reports the Winnipeg Free Press. About ger…There could be a lot High School students ticipate what is going to hap- at $140,000, which is $40,000 over five per cent of Manitobans are eventually expected of students [in here], but I — $120 annually ($10/month) pen,” Wedlake said. the original budget, Thumsuwanna to take advantage of the system. think it’s good enough.” Spence neighbourhood residents Construction contin- said. University president — $120 annually ($10/month) ued throughout the holidays But for that, the café has dou- Photo of same-sex part- Lloyd Axworthy was im- ner fuels debate to ensure the facility opened bled in size, from 300 to 600 sq. ft. pressed as he took a tour of The parents of a Grade 7 student are UWpg Alumini early in the New Year. As a result, he said, the UWSA the centre Jan. 9. attempting to transfer the boy to another school — $252 annually ($21/month) An athletic therapy area is comfortable with the increased “The gym… fills a after the boy’s teacher placed a photo of the his will be expanded into the costs. Community members same-sex partner on his desk and answered basic need to provide an Even with the increased cost, $300 annually ($25/month) former gym, Wedlake said. questions about his personal life, reports the up-to-date facility… It was — In addition to the gym, students will not be paying extra, as Winnipeg Free Press. something that was sorely Student - UWpg students an additional classroom was funds to cover the expense will be School administration are now trying to needed, long overdue,” he — included in tuition added to the main floor of funneled from the UWSA. discern how much information the teacher told his said. the Duckworth building, When the café does open its students, while carefully avoiding the subject of The many-windowed UWpg Cont Ed/Collegiate making for a total of three doors, students can expect fair trade sexual orientation. building allows people to — $35 annually ($2.92/month) classes. coffee and lots of tasty local food, According to the Jan. 10 Free Press article, see both in and out, which the name of the teacher, the family and the school Axworthy said he and including wraps, sandwiches, soups, in turn helps in “animating Rates as of Jan. 14, 2008 have not been released, and “the classroom teacher other staff in the president’s baked goods and more. Spence Street,” Wedlake is not aware yet that anything is happening.” office will take advantage of Thumsuwanna is looking for- said. The parents claim the boy is too young the new exercise facility, but ward to food selections that aren’t “It fulfills the idea to discuss sexual orientation. The division and stopped short of disclosing available elsewhere on campus, like behind the closing of Spence Street which is [to get the teachers’ union said there are no policies his exercise schedule. samosas (the official food of the people using the area],” Axworthy said. concerning what a teacher can place on his or Looks like students hoping to catch President UWSA) and roti. her desk or how much of a teacher’s personal life The high visibility also acts as a security measure, Axworthy donning his exercise gear will have to hit “I like that we have some kinds should be discussed. ensuring students are visible as they work out or while the gym on a regular basis. of ethnic food [like] Thai salad they spend time in the area. wraps.” Ne w s Ed i t o r : St a c y Ca r d i g a n Sm i t h contact: [email protected] The Uniter January 17, 2008 E-m a i l : n e w s @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 Fa x : 783-7080 CAMPUS NEWS 05

Campus News Campus News Briefs Compiled by Stacy Cardigan Smith Canadian Blood Services’ and Kiran Dhillon

When darkness falls donation policy Some U of W classes were cancelled and students and staff were temporarily left in the dark after a power outage affected the downtown called discriminatory area on Wednesday, Jan. 9. Around 30 classes in Centennial and

GRAPHIC Lockhart Halls were cancelled. Classes in Cameron MacLean person, and not the behaviour,” said TL, coordi- other buildings, such as Manitoba Hall and the Beat reporter nator for the LGBT* Centre. Duckworth Centre, continued as scheduled. The policy also ignores the finding that the BY Students who missed classes on the DONNA fastest growing rates of HIV infection are among evening of Jan. 9 will not be penalized, stated heterosexual women, also reported in the CCDR a U of W press release. This includes any re you a man who has had sex with an- LEE assignments or exams that were scheduled to other man, even once, since 1977? If so, report This discredits the idea that sexual orien- tation is related to a person’s risk of contracting take place during the cancelled classes. then Canadian Blood Services doesn’t According to the Winnipeg Free Press, wantA your blood. HIV, and points toward sexual the power failure was likely caused by a blown behaviour as a more likely cause. The University of Winnipeg Students’ As- fuse. The outage affected a number of downtown According to Hyduk, CBS sociation, along with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Manitoba Hydro customers. Power was returned and Transgendered Collective, are speaking out is conducting a review of all of its by Wednesday evening. against what they regard as a discriminatory pol- screening policies, including the icy of CBS and Health Canada, prohibiting gay A week of snow-filled fun men from donating blood. “all they’re doing is looking at the Regardless of the chilly weather in January, “It’s discriminatory because it completely the UWSA is prepared to warm students up with rules out the fact that homosexual males can person, and not the behaviour,” a busy Sn-O week beginning Jan. 21. be in a monogamous relationship…their whole —TL, coordinator A combination of dancing, outdoor lives, with one partner, and not have had any activities, yummy treats, foamy beer and music from local artists will be available all over contact with HIV or any other transmittable for the LGBT* Centre campus for students. Every morning will begin diseases,” said University of Winnipeg Student’s with a delicious and free pancake breakfast Association president David Jacks. served on Spence Street beginning at 8:00 Student anger intensified after Health a.m. Even better, the Duckworth Annex will be MSM policy. Canada recently handed down new regulations, serving free coffee or hot chocolate. “We’re now moving towards stating that they will not accept organ donations Lunch hours will be filled with from any man who has had sex with another trying to find a common ground PHOT performances from U of W alumni plus free man within the past five years. on this,” he said. “We’re review- maple snow-cones! Performers include Christine colin colin BY Jacks called this latest regulation a “slap in ing the policies, we want to make Fellows, Katie Murphy, Greg MacPherson and the face” to all those who have been working to sure they’re in the best interests Pat Keenan.

v The week concludes with a hip hop Beer change CBS policy. of Canadians, certainly in the andenberg Bash in the Bulman Centre. Arrive in Wesmen The current CBS policy is based onan best interests of the patients we red and you could even win tickets to that Aug. 1, 2006 Canadian Communicable Disease serve.” night’s basketball game against the University Report (CCDR) released by the Public Health Not everyone supports changing the MSM policy. A of Regina! Agency of Canada showing that in 2005, gay So who says you can’t party in January? men comprised the majority (51 per cent) of March 2006 statement from the HIV/AIDS infections in Canada. Canadian Hemophilia Society states: “While the risk of HIV transmission through the transfu- CBS blood drive, which happened on Tuesday. UWSA’s executives reviewed CBS denies that their policy is intended Students are invited to grade their UWSA sion of blood and blood products has been re- However, according to Jacks, the LGBT* mem- to discriminate against any particular sexual executive’s performance over their electoral term bers has not ruled out the possibility of boycot- orientation. duced significantly… In the absence of perfect during the executive review process currently “The MSM (men having sex with men) testing, donor screening, including the existing ting future blood drives, especially following the underway. policy…is based on activities that have statisti- MSM deferral, remains an essential component recent organ donor regulations. The annual review process is “meant as a cally been shown to increase the risk of HIV/ of blood safety.” The UWSA is currently considering- vari way for UWSA members to provide constructive AIDS (infection),” said Michael Hyduk, regional Several student groups in other prov- ous methods of raising awareness of this issue, feedback to the four elected executive directors spokesperson for CBS. inces, such as University of Toronto Stu- including letter writing, and a “fax-off”, where of the UWSA (president, vice president internal, vice president advocate, vice president student Canada currently imposes a lifetime ban on dents’ Union, have spoken out against the students would send anonymous faxes to Mem- services),” said UWSA board chair Cameron its MSM population, although some countries, CBS policy, and in the past some have gone bers of Parliament, the Prime Minister, or CBS, so far as to ban CBS blood drives on campus. expressing their opinions of the policy. They are Derksen. like Australia, have reduced the deferral period The process is overseen by the executive Although it has boycotted blood drives in the also putting up posters around campus in order to one year. review committee and the information gathered past, this year the UWSA chose to support the to raise awareness of the discriminatory nature The current policy discriminates against gay will be complied into a report for each executive of the policy. men because “all they’re doing is looking at the director. Forms are available in the UWSA office or on the UWSA website until Jan. 25. BY KSENIA PRINTS For more information, contact Cameron Do you feel the $35 athletic levy is worth it? Derksen at [email protected] Will you use the gym here? Why or why not? U of W students place first Damaris Tan Katie Whittaker Ivjot Litt A team of U of W business and 2nd year Chemistry 3rd year Arts 3rd year Business administration students took the top prize at a “I don’t go to the gyms here, “I don’t use it, so I don’t Administration recent international marketing competition. but it’s new and nicely built, I think it would be [worth the “I use it every day. We pay a lot kind of like the environment $35 levy]... I work at two of tuition fees and every other The 2008 Manitoba International inside so I think it’s worth it. other gyms and get free university gym is free... I come Marketing Competition was held Jan. 3-5 in If I have time [I will go to the membership.” from Toronto, and every school downtown Winnipeg. According to a U of W gym], definitely because we has a free gym there.” press release, the event featured 13 teams from have membership.” around the world, including Singapore and Brazil. It was organized by the University of Ryan Roper Laura Mitschell Nazar Surmai Manitoba’s I.H. Asper School of Business. 4th year Conflict 1st year Arts 2nd year Education The U of W winning team consisted Resoultion Studies “I heard that the treadmills “I don’t know, it doesn’t seem “Honestly, I was the person were great. No, [I won’t be like a big deal to me. I don’t really of Ping Liang, Justin Rodger, Fouad lobbying for the $35. I think using it] because I also get care for it, but then I also don’t Saeidi and Mohammed Towhidul Islam. 35 is a good deal, you get your a freee membership in the really care about the $35. It’s a The victory marks the first time U of W membershup paid for the year. Y [YMCA]. Maybe, if I’m really nice facility. I don’t think I’ll But I actually think they didn’t bored.” be using it, but it’s a good thing has placed first since it began entering the use their money effectively, they because the university as a whole competition in 1996. could have used it more wisely. will be using it and it might attract [I will use it] for convenience students who are interested in that sake, and because it’s cost sort of thing.” effective.” January 17, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 6 CAMPUS NEWS Transfer Troubles Flawed bureaucracy costs students time and money

“The universities should work together to give students the education they need,” Jenette Martens —Hailey McGillis, Beat Reporter former U of W student

he notoriously difficult The difficulty of transferring credits are eventually transferred, process of transferring credits from the University of Win- they are often designated as unallo- credits between universities nipeg to the University of Mani- cated courses. Tmay be costing Manitoba valuable toba, or vice versa, is a well-known This was the case for Hailey graduates, claim local students. problem in the province. Even when McGillis, a former U of W student C olin Vandenberg

Matthew Hildebrand: U of W graduate Matthew Hildebrand is participating in a Minnesota-based engineering co-op after the U of M would not fully recognize his credentials.

currently enrolled in textile science ing in physics at the U of W, he was at the U of M. As a result of the still slotted for first-year engineer- switch, McGillis was forced to re- ing. The joint program between the peat several courses. U of W and Minnesota allowed all “I had taken a psychology sta- of his courses to transfer. tistics course which transferred as an Now in Minnesota, Hildebrand unallocated psychology course, so is completing a local co-op program there was no way to show that I had and hopes to get a job in the area. already taken a statistics class,” she He stated that out of about a dozen said. “I took the U of M statistics students from the U of W who have class to find it was all the same ma- taken the transfer program with the terial. This was frustrating because I U of Min, only two returned to had already done well in this course Manitoba. at U of W.” “It would be nice if the engi- “The universities should work neering program at U of M had the together to give students the educa- same sort of options for the trans- tion they need,” said McGillis. “The fer,” Hildebrand said. universities need to recognize what Hildebrand remarked it was courses are teaching the same ma- odd the U of M didn’t seem to want terial to give credit to transferring the extra engineering students, add- students.” ing a competition seems to exist be- Colin Russell, director of aca- tween the two universities. If a com- demic advising at the U of W, said petition does exist, it is one which the universities are working toward draws young engineering students making the transfer more seamless out of Manitoba and sets them up for students. for a career in the United States. One initiative the provincial Russell explained that transfer- government is interested in is creat- ring from the physics department ing a provincial transfer guide data- to the engineering department was base. The database would list all the difficult because there is a difference courses offered in all universities in between applied physics and theo- Manitoba, showing which courses retical physics. transfer between universities. Al- “The courses you take here (U berta and Ontario both use a similar of W) would provide really good system. training in some of those topics, Russell explained the U of W but not be applicable to transfer,” was “probably going to work on it he said. He explained the U of Min over the next year.” asked the transfer students for spe- McGillis is not the only student cific courses. encountering trouble transferring. When asked if the U of W and Matt Hildebrand chose to enroll in the U of M were considering creat- a Minnesota-based engineering pro- ing a joint program for engineering gram after talking to administration students Russell said, “It’s certainly at the U of M and discovering that something we would talk to them even though he had nearly com- about… it would be an initiative pleted a Bachelor of Science major- from their angle.” contact: [email protected] The Uniter January 17, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS 7 NJanuaryovember 17, 1, 2008 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 08 SECCOMMENTION TS

Co m m e n t s Ed i t o r : Be n Wo o d Comments E-m a i l : c o m m e n t s @u n i t e r .c a Looking for change in BurmA

people obtain their dreams of free- junta, the UN special envoy to thought to be government foes. They the military junta, leaders of demo- Zaceu Lian dom, human rights, and democracy. Burma, Mr. Ibrahim Gambari, has have also allowed the UN envoy to cratic opposition led by Daw Suu, However, given the intransi- undertaken a tireless facilitation visit to Burma while simultaneously and representatives of the ethnic gence of the Burmese military gov- role, meeting with Nobel Peace Lau- trying to perpetuate their military nationalities. This tripartite dialogue fter the Burmese military ernment, and evidenced by the 10 reate Aung San Suu Kyi and other rule by working on an orchestrated has been called for by the United Na- junta’s bloody crackdown unsuccessful years of UN presence in key military government officials -in national convention. Regardless of tions since 1994. This political dia- on the peaceful protesters in Burma, I do not see any good reason cluding the head of the State Peace these small steps, it is clear that the logue must be conducted with clear BurmaA in September 2007, both the to believe that the ongoing UN mis- and Development Council (SPDC), junta will again simply “buy time” to agendas and a proper timeframe, international community and the sion will be successful. At this point, Senior General Than Shwe. During stay in power by pretending to take with the ultimate goal of restoring Burmese people are watching closely it is crucial that the UN understands his two visits since September, the action that eases and derails interna- civilian rule. The junta must not whether democratic reform and na- the traditional game plan and in- Burmese military junta told him tional pressure. It is crucial that this dictate the whole process of political tional reconciliation in a military- tent of the Burmese junta, which is that the imposed curfew had been UN envoy not be forced to dance to negotiation and anticipated political ruled Burma will ever be achieved. to continuously wield power at all lifted, that detained protesters had the junta’s tune. dialogue and must not force their di- The United Nations, more than any costs, so they are not tricked into be- been freed, and that normalcy had Whether the ongoing UN mis- alogue partners to play within their other entity, is charged with the lieving that the junta’s slow release of been restored to the country. All of sion in Burma is successful or not own sets of political rules. Without authority and responsibility of pre- one or two prisoners is a sign of posi- this was to imply that there would be will be measured by the following any real agenda on the negotiating venting conflict between nations, tive change and democratic progress. no more protests against the military grounds: first, all political prisoners, table, the so-called “trust-building promoting peace, and encouraging Let’s do a reality check now. government. including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi talk” that we have heard about in democratic reform around the world. Since the recent violent crack- On the recommendation of must be released from prison and all the past—that between the military Everyone looks up to the organiza- down on protesters by the govern- Mr. Gambari, the military junta restrictive measures constraining the junta and Aung San Suu Kyi—can- tion to see whether it can deliver ment that sparked worldwide con- appointed U Aung Kyi, minister of free movement of civilians must be not be accepted. tangible results to help the Burmese demnation of the Burmese military labour, as a liaison officer to be the removed. Fourth, all restrictions against go-between for the Second, Mr. Ibrahim Gambari free movement and association must government and must have unhindered access to any be removed. Political parties and The changing face of news Daw Aung San Suu leader or group deemed appropriate organizations need to have freedom Kyi. While this was in order to conduct the wide-rang- (without any restrictions) to con- meant to demon- ing consultations that would enable duct normal political activities. Ben Wood for better and for worse. As a result, there strate willingness him to carry out his mission success- Until and unless the concrete Comments Editor are groups for everyone and everything, toward political fully. And these measures must be steps mentioned above are taken from a common love for a retail store to the dialogue, it is re- granted to more than just the UN explicitly, one should not trust the protection of animal rights. ally an attempt by special envoy. For example, the In- military regime at all. So far, the slow news day can be quite appar- However, the existence of these groups the junta to derail ternational Committee of the Red SPDC shows no sign of moving to- ent to the audience, despite the has been mistaken for legitimate, real news. international pres- Cross and the special rapporteur of ward a genuine time-bound dialogue sure. They have re- struggle by journalists to try and No longer are they a supportive element for the Human Rights Council must that would lead to a real transition leased small num- also be allowed unfettered access to to democracy and national reconcili- hideA it. While a lack of violence to report on a news story but have become reason enough bers of prisoners prisoners or vulnerable groups. ation. Though time will definitely is a good thing, it does present a problem for news coverage in and of themselves. This just as they keep Third, there needs to be a time- speak, it is crucial that we do not fall would be great if these groups were used as for journalists. These types of stories- eas arresting people bound political dialogue involving into the SPDC trap. ily attract an audience, so in their absence a means to organize civil society and pres- the journalist is left with the difficult task sure government, but their actual result is of finding news. And what usually surfaces an undesired reflection of the priorities of from such a search are human interest sto- our culture. ries or other soft news. Over the past couple days one cer- The trouble begins in determining why tain group has received national coverage, a story can be considered news or why the including the Winnipeg Free Press, the Na- general public would want to know about tional Post, multiple local newspapers and a particular issue. This invariably leads to news websites, and now, through an ironic determining what people are thinking, what turn, the Uniter. The group, Tim Horton’s they are concerned about, and what their Rules of Ordering and More, attempts to values are. Thankfully, media sources can enlighten the public about proper behav- now find all these answers in one place: Fa- iour and ordering procedure at the popular cebook groups. Apparently the legitimacy of donut and coffee shop that has become syn- a potential news story is found not only in onymous with the Canadian identity. the number of people in a Facebook group, So, why is this news? Well, hopefully or even in the quantity or quality of wall it is news because it was a slow news day posts, but solely in the group’s existence. and not because we have given primacy to These groups are a reflection of the concerns stories about our inability to properly order and beliefs of our society and as a result are a cup of coffee. Though ultimately, it is becoming news stories in themselves. news because it is what we as a society are Beyond changing the way we interact concerned about. This is what we are inter- with each other or connect with old friends, ested in. If enough people have joined the Facebook has changed what we consider to group, if enough supportive wall comments be news. This is both good and bad. It is are left, and if enough people feel equally good because people seem more comfort- frustrated by the unnecessarily long time it able with their cyber self than they are with takes to order coffee then, I suppose, it is their material self, when in a classroom or worth reporting. alone at a party, for example. We are aware So, if we are to take Facebook groups that the comments we leave for friends, the as a rough outline or snapshot of our con- groups we create or join, or our relation- cerns or beliefs, then the thorough cover- ship status can be viewed by anyone but yet age of such a menial group can only mean we rarely hesitate. Whether it is because of that, as a society, we have mistaken news the distance between our cyber self and our for the trivial laments of a society that has physical self or because of the different rules, equated social action with social network- or lack of rules, on the Internet, people are ing. Shouldn’t that be news? more confident in expressing themselves— contact: [email protected] The Uniter January 17, 2008 COMMENTS 09 Environmentalism: a good habit There’s never been a better time than now to start caring about our planet

or popping my collar like I was dressed Graham Lettner for a Lacoste ad. The Gateway (University of Alberta) Society is also able to permanently jettison some really bad ideas and habits. William Wolfe-Wylie ( This idea of societal self-improvement is an important way of measuring social DMONTON (CUP) -- Not because progress. of absurd New Year’s resolutions, but An example is universal suffrage, owing mostly to general social groom- now a permanent principle of Western Eing, some of my worst habits have been perma- A rgosy) democracies. I can think of no circum- nently discarded. Not just sent to the penalty stance where denying women the right box, but ejected from the game of life. Things to vote would be debatable. Segregation like using an outdated transit ticket as bus fare, of public facilities -- washrooms, buses, water fountains -- on the basis of skin colour is also permanently taboo. To attain these fundamental rights, it took the combined ideas and efforts of thousands of women, blacks and other supporters for many years, often with little initial success. It would be devastating if it weren’t so bizarre that such a righteous cause as human equality would be so vigorously opposed. But a new struggle is emerging. Certainly there are still many injustices committed against women and minorities that need to be overcome; as this important work continues, however, the struggle for universal environmental rights and truly sustainable development is coming into its own. I say “truly sustainable development” since “sustainable development” is a line so often used as verbal nonsense by polluting industries that its actual meaning is often diluted. This movement is indeed overdue. Our William Wolfe-Wylie ( planet has been absorbing years of our neglect and abuse, but we have now reached the point at which keeping our bad environmental hab- its is no longer an option. It may have finally become apparent to our societal worldview that another century of the same outdated environ- A rgosy) mental attitudes will have drastic and dangerous consequences. This movement, being inherently just and good like other movements before it, will obvi- ously be opposed to the utmost degree by those who bask in the glow of the status quo, sipping cold drinks on tropical beaches. Still, I think it’s inevitable as social unease grows when con- fronted by rising temperatures, alarming weather patterns and Al Gore documentaries. Through the work of a new environmen- tal movement, it may be possible for society to permanently move beyond outmoded ways of thinking as it has before. Twenty years from now we will be able to look back and say, “How did we ever justify the ecological carnage that was the oil sands, or our cities’ willy-nilly urban sprawl, or even dreaming up the idea of a Hum- mer?” None of these environmental vices are predestined. It’s simply our foundational para- digm of environmental recklessness that makes them reality. It’s not necessarily the case that this para- digm will change, however. In the face of disas- ter, now-extinct cultures clung more tightly to their flawed world view as comfort in the face of major upheaval. Yet it’s undeniable that our environmental attitudes must change for our society to progress and improve at best -- or sur- vive at worst. With climate-change naysayers increas- ingly ostracized and previous uncertain predic- tions now becoming reality, the time is now for an environmental movement of super-sized proportions. So maybe joining this movement is something to put on your to-do list, too -- right behind buying that toothbrush. NJanuaryovember 17, 1, 2008 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 01010 SECCOMMENTION TS

Senate plays vital role tion. Looking at how the Senate has historically functioned, it’s clear the upper house has rarely blocked the Commons from doing zens. Today, such paternalistic sentiments are of little comfort to its job. The rare exceptions typically occur when the government Greg Sacks the masses. Now there is an increasingly vocal movement to revisit tried pushing through legislation falling outside its mandate. The Cord Weekly (Wilfrid Laurier University) the existence of the Senate and whether it should be elected. To Take Bill C-43 for example, introduced by the Progressive do so however would be detrimental to the functionality of our Conservative government in 1989, designed to remove a woman’s democracy. right to choose to have an abortion. The bill came on the heels of ATERLOO (CUP) -- I need a senate, particularly Based as it was on the British Westminster model, the Ca- a Supreme Court decision and was nowhere to be seen on the Tory on bar nights. I would certainly benefit from a sober nadian Parliament is made up of two bodies – the elected lower policy radar beforehand. second thought about my decisions. And when he house, or House of Commons, and the appointed upper house, Many interpreted this as an opportunistic attempt by social Wused those very words – “sober second thought” – to explain the or the Senate. Expanding on his explanation, MacDonald said conservatives to entrench their beliefs without consulting the existence of the Senate, I’m sure John A. MacDonald was drawing the Senate was created to curb the “democratic excesses” of the broader population. After passing in the Commons, the Senate on the afterthoughts of his own famous alcoholic excursions. Commons. blocked it in 1991 in a historic tie vote (don’t ask – the point is In 1867, this phrase was supposed to comfort concerned citi- On the surface of things, this is a sinister sounding justifica- that it was blocked). Only this and three other bills were vetoed by the Senate, all in the 1990s. Each time, the government sought to pass a law which stood in contravention of the governments mandate. The Senate also admits when it’s wrong. After the senate shot down the NAFTA bill in 1988, the Tories called an election on the issue and were swept back into power. The bill then faced little opposition in either house. As its role regarding legislation has lessened, the Senate has also taken on other equally important duties. Its committees have produced innumerable useful reports on topics ranging from con- sumer credit to the state of science in Canada – hardly subjects at the top of most politicians’ to-do lists. The problem with an elected assembly of senators is it would draw much deeper into partisan politics than ever before. Com- bined with the geographic basis for their appointment, this creates a complex web of loyalties leading to a great deal of confusion and meddling by both party and provincial leaders. The mandate of an elected upper house would have to be- come fully engaged into legislation. This would reduce Parliament to the legislative efficiency of the American Congress. Also, those previously mentioned webs of loyalty might easily lead to the kind of pork barrel spending seen in US politics – that is, in order to pass a law, a senator might have to incorporate into a bill the com- pletely unrelated projects of other politicians to gain or maintain support. Moving to an elected Senate would just throw a huge wrench into our political machinery, and abolishing it robs us of an ex- tremely useful resource. Denis Vrignon-Tessier contact: [email protected] The Uniter January 17, 2008 ARTS & CULTURE 11

Ar t s & Cu l t u r e Ed i t o r : Wh i t n e y Li g h t Arts & Culture E-m a i l : a r t s @u n i t e r .c a Skyward bound

Whitney Light Arts Editor

ying on his back at the top of a snowy hill in Northern Ontario, Winnipeg artist Michael Benjamin Brown had an idea: to draw the sky. Since then Brown has made several Lseries of sky drawings, documenting his moves to Shenzhen, Bei- jing, Courtenay, Montreal, Winnipeg and London. Currently, the Winnipeg and London series are on show to- gether in an exhibition at Semai Gallery called Traces. And as snow falls, and the blindingly white sky blankets the city day after day, it feels quietly moving in a way that is right for the moment. Brown has chosen the most minimalist of means to draw the sky. He does it by inversion, or, by not drawing it. In the lower corners of the small white papers in the gallery are sketches, in quick strokes of ballpoint pen, of the details that catch the corner of the eye as one’s head turns skyward in the city—rooftops. With the intrigue that much illustrative art seems to evoke, the sparse, Winnipeg #02 London #05 sometimes wobbly lines draw you in close, then put you at ease with their candidness. tention. “I hope to never create work that can only be interpreted in ple, or of the noise of the city. The mood is reflective. Only a hint or two indicate which sketches are of Winnipeg one way,” he said. Perhaps the sky, then, is an ideal subject. When But aside from that, what seems most compelling about Traces and which of London (besides the obvious titles—Winnipeg and our eyes turn skywards, as they do vicariously through Brown’s is the story it tells. Here is evidence of a traveler, a solitary wan- London are each labeled #01 through #10). There are the unin- drawings, what is left for them to see can be in our thoughts and derer of city streets, pausing to make notes, wrapped in thought. spired lines of Winnipeg’s 1960s apartment blocks and the win- imagination. And these are always changing. He looks up, to the sky, and looking up he looks within. Because dows of 19th century terrace housing in London. “The interpretations I have of these images mutate between wherever you go, there you are. The main event, however, is the white empty space, three numbers of forms daily,” said Brown. “Sometimes I see them as an quarters of the paper in most, which makes the differences -be articulation of the fear and awe I have of the universe.” From view- tween the locales trivial here. As Brown, a U of M graduate now ers, these images ask an open mind. Traces is on show at Semai Gallery, 264 McDermot Ave., until Jan studying at London’s Chelsea College, put it, “They are less about In this way a space is created for viewers’ internal explora- 26. Visit www.takashiiwasaki.info/semaigallery/index.html different places than they are about one mystery.” tions. There are no signs of peo- What the mystery is about is less clear. But that is Brown’s in- January 17, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 12 ARTS & CULTURE

More than graffiti Label Gallery’s Walls Deep puts Winnipeg’s streetside inside

drawing of Tupac Shakur, and a sculpture of an abandoned and grown-over pickup truck that Andrew McMonagle looks like it was taken right off a Manitoba farm- Volunteer Staff er’s field. There are blocks of wood with faces painted on them nailed into the wall, drawings of girls loving guns, direct political statements howcasing the talents of more than 20 art- (such as a dark, emotionally charged image of ists from Winnipeg and Brandon, Label the World Trade Center buildings on fire), and Gallery’s Walls Deep exhibit of street art abstract ideas such as a giant eyeball snake with aimsS to make the genre accessible without tak- fangs and the optic nerve as its tail. ing it off the streets entirely. The artists come My personal favourite is the serene motel from a variety of backgrounds. There are works art that has been modified to include a giant by tattoo artists, silk screeners, oil painters and duck breathing flames into the trees. As well, the even a few art students from the University of collage piece depicting the Canadian Air Force Manitoba. in the process of bombing the prairies is abso- What you won’t find is gang-related art. Far lutely priceless. from it. This is art for art’s sake. What the show does have is “street integrity,” said local street art- Walls Deep shows at A Label For Artists, 510 Por- ist AMOK, one of the event’s organizers. tage Ave., until Jan. 20. “If it has no integrity, it has no value,” added AMOK, who has been practicing street art for 11 years. That is, the art is still open to some healthy competition. “With graffiti, competition is the name of the game. Walls Deep We gotta share the at A Label for space.” Artists features With various over 20 artists styles side by side, from Winnipeg. the space at Label The show continues to is shared well. Jan. 20. This is a great time for the show, as during the winter months outdoor art takes a backseat to the weather. This ex- hibit provides an avenue for these prolific artists to display their in- credibly creative pieces even while the streets are freezing up. AMOK is proud of the show. He believes it will help show people that street artists “have a lot more tal- ent than people expect from taggers.” For the uninitiated, “taggers” are people who put their name, or “tag,” up in public places, though they are not nec- essarily gang-affiliated. Contributing artist Decoy, a vet- eran of more than 20 shows in North America, helped arrange a “small work cluster,” a smattering of tiny pieces ar- ranged together to create a non-over- lapping collage. He said he appreciates this style of display as the art “is allowed to vomit itself all over the wall.” The gallery pieces run from the conventional (spray paint on a flat sur- face) to the unconventional, including an inspired sculpture of two train cars, assembled and painted to resemble the tagged trains we see at every railway crossing. Some works caught my eye im- mediately, including a gorgeous pencil contact: [email protected] The Uniter January 17, 2008 ARTS & CULTURE 13

Big shiny nostalgia

Blur. Woo-hoo! Who didn’t love this song? It was short and sweet and infectiously unintelligible. Aaron Epp Then it was “Semi-Charmed Life” by Third Eye Volunteer Staff Blind, with its catchy-as-hell doo-doo-dooing that distracted me from the fact it was all about drug use and casual sex. his past November, while Josh Groban “Walkin’ On the Sun” by Smash Mouth, owned a copy of Big Shiny was selling a bajillion copies of his holi- “Fly” by Sugar Ray featuring Supercat, “Drink- Tunes 2. It was everything day album Noel, MuchMusic released ing in LA” by Bran Van 3000. We listened to this you liked from 1996 and theT latest in a long line of compilation CDs. 1997 on one disc. It was a CD during Grade 8 computer class. Whenever Big Shiny Tunes 12 features songs by Finger the next song came on—“Beautiful People” by killer mix CD back when Eleven, Queens of the Stone Age, Billy Talent, Marilyn Manson—the teacher always made sure people were still dubbing Korn and more. It continues MuchMusic’s 12- to skip past it and right on to “Numb” by Holly tapes. It appealed to every- 1997. The only hope the latest CD in the series year quest to provide a pop music yearbook-like McNarland. I guess he thought Marilyn Man- one, from people like me whose love for music ever has of being as cool is to mean as much to CD featuring hit singles and semi-hit singles son’s music would make us surrender our souls to can best be described as unhealthy, to casual some grade 8 kid as Big Shiny Tunes 2 meant by some of the biggest names in rock, screamo, Satan. That, or he thought listening to the song music fans who barely ever bought CDs. It was a to me all those punk and alternative music. would be detrimental to the number of words- safe bet. Seventeen songs everybody liked. Who years ago. I haven’t heard Big Shiny Tunes 12, but its per-minute we could type. wouldn’t buy that? release made me pause and reflect on the 10-year “Swallowed” by Bush, “Push” by Matchbox Big Shiny Tunes 3, 4 and anniversary of Big Shiny Tunes 2. I got that CD 20, “Precious Declaration” by Collective Soul, 5 came close to 2 in terms of shortly after it came out before Christmas of “Temptation” by The Tea Party, “Block Rockin’ back-to-front awesomeness, 1997. It wasn’t the first CD I owned (that hon- Beats” by The Chemical Brothers, “My Old Self” but for me, the series reached our goes to Garth Brooks’ limited edition 1994 by Wide Mouth Mason, “Paranoid Android” by its apex with that release in release The Hits) but it was seminal in my devel- Radiohead— Radiohead! As if Radiohead took opment as an obsessive music fan. part in this CD. I’ve always said Radiohead and I can still list off almost all of its 17 tracks Matchbox 20 have something in com- by heart. “Breathe” by mon, and here it is. Prodigy and “Song 2” by After that, the CD closed off with “Remote Control” and “Lady Picture Show,” two great songs by two great bands (The Age of Electric and Stone Temple Pilots, respectively) that should have made more records. I’m convinced that if you’re in your early-to-mid 20s, you have either owned a copy of Big Shiny Tunes 2, or you have an older brother or sister who January 17, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 14 SECTION

The Breakfast Classic — Chapter #11

Vivian Belik Volunteer Staff

’m not going to lie; I’m a breakfast snob. Ever since I had the good sense to learn how to cook Imy own breakfast I have snubbed my nose at runny eggs, spat upon burnt toast, and looked the other way from greasy meat. Breakfast is a meal to be championed. It’s a comforting friend after a rest- less night of sleep, an undemanding date, and a loving nurse after a long night of partying. And so I have decided to look off the eaten track for the best in Winnipeg’s downtown diner scene, and have en- listed the help of photographer Natasha Peterson.

The Paddlewheel Restaurant, 6th floor of The Bay, Portage Ave. at Memorial Blvd.

No one needs to be reminded that the Hud- son’s Bay Company has seen better days. I’ll bet most of our parents remember a time when the department store was filled with people falling overtop of each other to try on loads of starchy N atasha clothes and spray copious amounts of perfume

on their wrists. With those days long gone it P eterson seems the bargain basement grocery store, the MAC counter, and The Paddlewheel Restaurant are the few arteries in this place still pumping blood. And The Paddlewheel isn’t exactly what The Paddlewheel at the Bay will take you on a nostalgic trip to yesteryear. you would call hopping, let me tell you. Welcome to the land of the blue hairs where the average patron is “freedom 55” plus a couple cafeteria line displaying all the day’s culinary de- hanced mobility patrons at this restaurant, but wondering, it most certainly does not. decades. And so is the décor. I guess The Paddle- lights, much like eating out for breakfast at your the same can be said about the breakfast. The So the hash brown was a little disappoint- wheel doesn’t change with the times. Perhaps they high school. Paddlewheel does not serve your average, run-of- ing, and I found that the bacon was a little scary figured that if they didn’t renovate the restaurant My breakfast guests and I file our way the-mill breakfast. One look at the hash browns as well, but at least the eggs were well done. If for decades, it would eventually be in style again. through the line to pay for our $5.00 breakfast is enough to convince you of this. The hash there’s one thing that can make or break a break- And I think they were on to something. It’s hard (fairly well-priced for Winnipeg) and sit down browns, or rather, hash brown—I’m speaking fast, it’s the eggs. These eggs were well cooked, to beat the Wild West-inspired entranceway, the at a table sporting an advertisement for The En- of a single unit here—is quite absurd. Picture a not rubbery or too runny, and the yolk had the swirly drop-down ceilings that snake their way hanced Mobility Clinic “For All Your Mobility deck of cards, then imagine that it has been deep perfect consistency for dipping bread. around the restaurant, the fake wood cafeteria Needs.” Almost on cue we look over to the cash fried to resemble a very wide fish stick. Some- There you have it: the food isn’t bad but it trays, and of course, the giant paddlewheel that register to see a rush of patrons coming through how, somewhere, there is a manager or chef who certainly isn’t worth the trip alone. It’s the nos- takes up an entire corner of the dining room. the cafeteria line. believes that this fat fish stick-like hash brown talgia and the kitsch that will bring you to The There’s no table service here, just a long It’s true. It’s hard not to notice the en- equals potato perfection. In case you were still Paddlewheel. contact: [email protected] The Uniter January 17, 2008 ARTS & CULTURE 15 MOVIE REview ARTS BriefS Compiled by Jo Snyder Indie horror flick and Whitney Light creepy as hell Word of the year 2007: “Subprime” This word may not be as interesting as the outcome of the last Word of the Year contest, which found “locovor” topping the list, but nonetheless “subprime” has earned Pop Skull its spot in the 18th annual Words of the Directed by Adam Wingard Year vote by the American Dialect Society. The word is an adjective and it describes 86 minutes a risky loan or investment. Now does such Cinematheque Jan. 22-24, 9:30 p.m. a boring word of the year indicate that our culture is becoming less cutting-edge? Are 3 ½ out of 5 we watching too many real-estate shows on TLC and or too much HGTV—an entire station devoted to home renovation shows? Probably and probably, but not all hope is Morgan (Hannah Hughes) and Daniel (Lane Hughes) in a mutual drug haze. lost. Maybe next year we can put Stephen Colbert on the jury, and such magical that may or may not be in Daniel’s mind. shame, but also most studio horror films. nounjectives as “truthiness” will top the list. As part of these sequences, we are subject to As Daniel, actor and co-writer Lane Hughes http:www.americandialect.org Dan Huyghebaert a barrage of images whose only purpose it seems seems to mope around for the greater part of the Radiohead proves that the Beat Reporter is to give Daniel, and hence the audience, an ex- film, preferring to stay in this state of depression music market can change treme sense of discomfort. Writer/director Adam regardless of the scene he’s in. While this is ef- When Radiohead released their Wingard accomplishes this through quick edits fective in some scenes, it leads to frustration in seventh studio album In Rainbows for digital download only and volunteer consumer ou can forgive Daniel for being a bit de- and loud sound effects, creating a strobe-light others. The rest of the cast aptly does what they pricing, it elated fans and annoyed the pressed lately. His mother told him two effect of subliminal imagery, much like Darren are supposed to do, which is to fill the film with Aronofsky did in Requiem for a Dream. While an atmosphere what will haunt you beyond the music industry. But what was thought to be brothers killed a girl in their backyard in the peak of DIY perfection (the band self- AlabamaY years before they moved in. On top of this allows Wingard to portray Daniel’s scattered running time. Pop Skull has its flaws, but Wing- released the album) was more like one of the mind, he overuses it in many scenes, reducing its ard is a talent to watch for. that, his girlfriend just broke up with him. He savviest business moves by one of the most starts popping pills and he keeps seeing ghosts effectiveness by almost numbing us. respected and accomplished bands of our in the corner of his eye. As the visions increase, Nonetheless, Wingard still creates a dis- generation. In a Wired Magazine interview Daniel is unsure whether what he sees is real, turbing and depressing film through his grimy with David Byrne, Radiohead vocalist Thom pharmaceutically induced, or nightmare. goth actors, dark cinematography, disquieting Yorke explains that the move was not only It is from here that the film spirals into soundtrack and confident direction. He chose at- financially semi-successful, but that the band David Lynch territory, as the story moves away mosphere over gore and shot this film for a mea- proved a much-needed point—the industry can survive the digitization of music, if from a straight narrative and into a disjointed ger $3,000. The film is creepy as hell, and comes CLASSIFIEDS you’re famous enough. And, that true fans construction of haunting images and sequences close as you can get to a nightmare on screen. It puts not only most other independent films to will get your back. Read the whole interview As part of our expansion program, here: http://www.wired.com/entertainment/ our company is looking for part time music/magazine/16-01/ff_yorke. 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The tees will be auctioned off and aol.com the money will go to benefit Rock the Vote ‘08, because as we’ve all learned by now, those rock stars love their democracy. Check out www.rocktherabbit.com for more info. Sony BMG announces plan to rid releases of DRM Opponents of digital rights management, and music lovers in general, can celebrate another victory. According to Wired Magazine online, Sony BMG has announced that it will make its releases available DRM-free and has immediate plans to allow some music to be sold through Amazon MP3. Files will be in 256 Kbps MP3 format for $0.89 to $0.99, or $6 to $10 US an album. Unfortunately, however, the files will still be watermarked with information about their place of purchase. Furthermore, in another article from Wired, Christopher Allen, chief operating officer of Napster, speculated that the music industry is still a decade or more away from unrestricted MP3 formats being the norm. For now, you have to buy a “credit-card-like ticket” from stores such as Best Buy to access Sony’s sampling of MP3 releases. But in the scramble to keep up with consumers, Sony may have to step it up. Warner has already announced it will make its whole catalogue available from Amazon MP3. January 17, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 16 ARTS & CULTURE contact: [email protected] The Uniter January 17, 2008 ARTS & CULTURE 17 book REview cd REviews

Under the Wings of Africa LUKE DOUCET MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK YOUNG LIVERS Blood’s Too Rich Even If It Kills Me The New Drop Era By John Weier Six Shooter Records Epitaph No Idea Wolsak and Wynn Publishing Inc. With his latest album, Luke Motion City Soundtrack’s Hailing from Gainesville, 151 pages latest album, Even If It $19.00 Doucet offers a refreshing take Florida, Young Livers on the `wheat rock’ sound, laden Kills Me, is full of fun offer up eight songs of with long, drawn out guitar riffs pop hits which have driving, angular post- and lyrics full of prairie imag- the power to make punk. The band sounds ery. Originally from Winnipeg, your head to move to a lot like Hot Water the 33-year-old has been a fix- the beat. Their sound is Music, Drive Like Jehu, ture on the Canadian music scene for over a decade, per- reminiscent of Blink 182 but their lyrics indicate more even Propagandhi at times. They’re loud, catchy and forming with acts such as Blue Rodeo and Sarah McLachlan. maturity than their predecessor. Their lyrics are ac- melodic, with tunes that make me want to get back Blood’s Too Rich is his seventh album and third solo effort, tually quite serious. Hit single “This is For Real” has on my skateboard and drink beer. Don’t worry though, this time teamed up with his band The White Falcon. A fol- lines like “I’ve got emotion, dripping out my pores, Young Livers are completely unrelated to that watered low-up to 2005’s Juno nominated Broken (And Other Rogue Reviewed by and I thought I would let you know.” You realize mid- down, pre-packaged “punk” that is being fed to kids States), Blood’s Too Rich is easy listening pop with a distinc- head bob that this song is actually kind of sad. “The in the mall today. It’s clear from the crushing rhythm Kelly Nickie tive Western twang. Not too many would guess this is some- Conversation” is the only slow song and it feels central section, jagged guitar harmonies and guttural vocals Volunteer Staff thing of a family project. Doucet’s 11-year-old daughter Chloe to the heart of the whole album. It’s a quiet plea to be that this is punk rock made by four guys who’ve been is featured on several tracks and his wife, Melissa McClelland, allowed the time to self-discover. The other pop beats living and breathing punk their whole lives. The music not only provides backup vocals throughout the album but also John Weier, a local author and poet, is do not undermine the serious lyrics; they give it an in- is mature and genuine. That’s not to say that the music helped produce it. Reminiscent of bands such as Duke of Cass known for poetry and fiction with reoccurring teresting perspective, making you wonder about pain is groundbreaking it’s not but that doesn’t bother and indie rock favorites The Weakerthans, the album is gui- — — intimate themes. He draws intimacy in many and heartache while just having fun. tar-heavy with thoughtful lyrics about Manitoba and life on the me at all. It’s just refreshing to hear a punk album that ways, in the observations of everyday events, Kathleen Gallagher road. Highlights include “Long Haul Driver,” which, like several — doesn’t sound contrived, boring or dishonest. lovers, or places, and has a clear way of other tracks, repeatedly references Winnipeg. Here he sings, —Curran Faris describing the very essence of what the main “My cargo’s bound for Winnipeg by way of St. Paul/ I’ll be pick- character feels, sees, and hears. He reminds us ing Brown Eyed Susans by the road as twilight falls…” Another of how certain words can evoke emotion. highlight is Doucet’s cover of The Cure’s “The Lovecats,” where Under the Wings of Africa is part fiction he offers a rockabilly twist on the melodic classic. The album and part memoir of Weier’s trip to South Africa in is also clearly influenced by the six months he spent last year the fall of 2001. Written in first-person narrative in Nashville. It is a pleasing combination of country and rock through different journal entries, Weier tells ‘n’ roll, a shining light in the forest of Canadian indie. about the jungle landscape, ferocious animals, —Mikale Fenton and the tension between black South Africans and white tourists. Among these observations, a fictional love story is woven into the journey. Traveling with his wife through South Africa, he secretly writes love letters to his lover. What unfolds is the story 95.9 FM CKUW Campus/Community of a crumbling marriage, and losing love and Radio Top 10 CD – Albums lust in some ways while in others it is renewed. January 8 - 15, 2008 Many of the journal entries tell of his longing to “But where the South African sun began to sear ! = Local content * = Canadian Content RE=Re Entry NE = New Entry see and hear back from his lover. its way across my imagination, that I’m not sure This book marks new approach to fiction for I can tell you. That red disa I wrote about on LW TW Artist Recording label Weier, for it mingles his usual style of intimacy the first day, did I actually see it, identify it? Or with sympathy for the situation of South Africans. had I simply pulled it out of the South African 1 1 Gaudi + Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan dub Qawwali Six Degrees He also tries to tackle an overarching issue: the literature to enter in my diary as a flower one 6 2 *Evaporators Gassy Jack Mint might possibly see on the cape? A fictional making of fiction through our life experience. 3 3 *Stars In Our Bedroom Arts & Crafts He answers the question, “How much of this flower in that sense.” 9 4 !Various Artists Manitoba Music Independent book is true and not true?” in the introduction, Each entry is divided and named after the explaining the notion of how we create fiction birds he saw on his trip. And there are many 10 5 *Clock Strikes Music Clock Strikes Music Independent in our own lives through the stories we tell (some you would need to Google), since one of 7 6 Sigur Ros Hvarf/Heim XL Recordings ourselves of events, beliefs, truths and lies. Weier’s hobbies is bird watching. This adds an 17 7 *Bella No One Will Know Mint Writes Weier: “In the fall of 2001 I element of fun as you try to read the names of traveled to Africa. That much, at least, I could some of these rare birds. 5 8 *Caribou Andorra Merge say is true, is factual. My partner traveled Overall, Under the Wings of Africa’s 4 9 !Vav Jungle Pap Rock Vav Jungle crossover of travel writing, culture and fiction with me, we had determined that we would 11 10 *Cuff the Duke Sidelines of the City hardwood see as much of the South African landscape inspires a vision of the wonder of South Africa as we could manage. This, I say, is also true. as well as a desire to follow the romance, the The rented car. The Kalahari. Kruger Park. The love and devastation of Weier’s story. Even for Swartberg drive. The trees. The flowers, and readers who are not usually interested in travel the birds. All true. All fact. I think it was true. writing, it may be a highly enjoyable read. January 17, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 18 ARTS & CULTURE The Gum Thief isn’t really about a gum thief at all automobile as his only source of pleasure or Eventually, the two seem to Messy structure pride. We are sympathetic to him because of the move on from their fluorescent retail allusions to tragedy in his life, but he is essen- standstill. They find love, lose love, sinks Coupland’s tially pathetic. find out about themselves, and be- Roger keeps a journal, as we and Bethany come dynamic. Events turn dramatic latest novel soon discover, she also finds that Roger has writ- and deadly, but all are saved and ten entries from her point of view, describing redeemed. Maegan Thomas the content of her despondency with striking ac- Resolutions to the events are ex- The Peak (Simon Fraser University) curacy. Bethany, a roundish, angst-ridden type, pected by the reader, and it would have seems to have the right to be unimpressed with been fine if they were at least as satisfy- life’s machinations as we discover her troubles. ing as “insert thought-provoking char- ANCOUVER (CUP) -- The Gum As the plot unfolds, Roger and Bethany’s acter development here” endings can Thief, Douglas Coupland’s latest effort, exchanges become more personal and they sometimes be. seems just that — an effort. begin to depend on their communication as an The Gum Thief describes people VSet in a Staples Business Depot, it is the emotional lifeline — even though they barely who make an impact on one another in story of an offbeat mentorship between two seem to speak face to face during the course of unexpected ways. Unfortunately, any clerks: the depressed, 40-something divorcee events. potential for poignancy is eventually Roger and the angry, 20-something goth Beth- Excerpts from Roger’s novel included in overshadowed by the structure of the any. The novel is an epistolary contraption that the journal (and later in letters and manuscripts) story. Not only are there novels within begins with exchanged journal entries between and Bethany’s short stories elaborate on their journals, but novels within novels (and Roger and Bethany and expands to include let- musings about loneliness, death, heartbreak, more novels within those!) that reflect ters from her mother, his ex-wife, and excerpts creativity in an irony-soaked world, et cetera. the characters, the novel being written from Roger’s novel, which reflects and rearranges Different characters’ correspondence — in that novel, and also the writing of the overall narrative of the novel. including other clerks, Roger’s ex-wife, and that novel. When we meet Roger, he is simply trudg- Bethany’s mother — attempts to flesh out the Oh, and somebody steals some ing through life: going through the motions at motivations of the main characters, but we never gum. Confusing, no? These layers of really get surprised or moved to any great degree self-reference do little to improve or work in a haze of alcohol, with his trusty, boring read. I mean, this is Douglas Coupland, not by them. develop the themes of the novel, though they Dave Eggers — let’s leave cleverness for its own may have done so if the references weren’t so sake to those who do it best. convoluted. Authors often use distinctive struc- Perhaps my evaluation has been coloured tures to deliver content, but in this case it is by how good we know Coupland can be. There ineffective. Or maybe it was effective, but the are real gems in his catalogue, but I would not content was unsatisfying. In either case, other put this one on par. Though The Gum Thief authors have used this style more successfully, made me giggle with some of its retail retellings and with more clarity and purpose. and had bright spots of dialogue and phrasing, I won’t deny that Coupland’s use of struc- I would only recommend it to the reader who is ture is clever, but it became a kind of parade of satisfied simply because this author also penned “writer-ness” that just bugged me as I tried to Generation X.

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2008 UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA POLITICAL STUDIES STUDENT 1. Thursday — Celebrate Art’s Birthday with Ryan Stec, Venetian CONFERENCE Arctic Security: Challenges and Options. Jan 30 - Feb 1 UNITER’S TOP 5 Snares, and Mama Cutsworth. At Club Desire! $15 or save $10 by wearing a at the Great Hall, University College, University of Manitoba. This year’s conference will bring together eighteen speakers on six panels to explore FOR THE WEEKEND costume! some of the more salient contemporary challenges facing Canada’s Arctic security and defence. For more information, call 275-0179, email 2. Thursday — MametFest starts tonight! Get a head start with Romance [email protected], or visit www.umpssc.ca. at the Gas Station Theatre. www.mametfest.com 3. Saturday — Annual Joe Strummer Tribute show at the West End Cultural Centre. Chandra Mayor 4. Saturday — Banshee’s Wail at Shannon’s Irish Pub 5. Don’t miss Noam Gonick and Luis Jacob’s “Wildflower’s of Manitoba” exhibit at the Plug In ICA. Only a week and a half left!

doing a workshop at the U of W Jan 19

» AROUND TOWN Pop Skull David Mamet CONCERTS Cinematheque, Jan 22-24 Mametfest starts Jan 17 GLOBE CINEMA Portage Place Now playing: Margot at the Wedding. Call 69-GLOBE for details.

Venetian Snares PARK THEATRE 698 Osborne St. 478-7275 Jan 17: Almost Bollywood, comedy 7:30 p.m. v Jan 18: Kiteboarding Movie Night, 7:30 p.m. • Jan 19: En- core Vocal Quartet CD Release Party, 8 p.m. CRUMBS Jan 22, 9 p.m. at the King’s Head Pub, 120 King St. Free long form improv hosted by Steve Sim and Lee White Featuring DJ Hunnicut. Eraserhead COMEDY LOSER Jan 29, 9 p.m. at the King’s Head Pub, 120 King St. Free alternative comedy hosted by Ryan McMahon

COMEDY AT THE CAVERN 112 Osborne Jan 30, 9 p.m. Free Stand up comedy hosted by John B Duff

SOAP SCUM PRODUCTIONS presents Space Quest, an improvised performing at Art’s Birthday Jan 17 @ Club DesirE space comedy on Mondays at the Park Theater 698 Osborne St. at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 and available at the door.

ART’S BIRTHDAY 2008 HOSTED BY V IDEO POOL MEDIA ARTS CENTRE Performances by Ryan Stec, Venetian Snares, and Mama Cuts- worth. Video Art, Music, Costumes, Contests, Cake, Prizes, Media Gift Exchange, and more! Thurs, Jan 17 Club Desire - 441 Main St. Admis- literary sion is $15 or $5 with costume. Doors open at 8 p.m. David Lynch double bill @ Cinematheque JAZZ UNDER THE ROOFTOP at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Sat, Jan 19, 8 p.m. Heat up your Saturday night with the George Reznik Trio featuring OUT LOUD OPEN MIC Poor Tree, Winnipeg’s unique poetry performance Bob Jackson and Bill McMahon. Tickets $17 WAG members / $19 adults group, will kick off the new season of the Manitoba Writers’ Guild’s Out / $18 seniors and students available at the WAG or through Ticketmaster. Loud Open Mic on Mon, Jan 21 at the Millennium Library. Sign-up for Includes admission to all Gallery exhibitions. the open mic: 6:45 p.m. Featured Reader: 7 p.m. Open mic: 7:20 p.m. theatre & dance Free. NDIDI ONUKWULU Sat, Jan 26 at the West End Cultural Centre. Doors 7:15 p.m. Show 8 p.m. Tickets $17 in advance @ the WECC & Ticket- MCNALLY ROBINSON GRANT PARK Jan 17: Agatha Grant, reading MAMETFEST Jan 17- Feb 10. Explore the world of American playwright master & signing Gretchen: Darkness to Dawn, 7 p.m. Jan 22: Sherry Lee David Mamet through stage plays, film screenings, readings and the Benson-Podolchuck, launching Women Not Wanted, 8 p.m. MametFest lecture series. For a complete list of festival offerings, please KIM BARLOW WITH JORDY WALKER Tues, Jan 29 at the West End visit www.mametfest.com. To buy a MametPass or to obtain a free pro- Cultural Centre. Doors 7:15 p.m. Show 8 p.m. Tickets $12 in advance @ gram, please call the MTC Box Office at 942-6537. the WECC & Ticketmaster WINNIPEG CONTEMPORARY DANCERS’ 2ND ANNUAL MENTORED galleries CHOREOGRAPHIC WORKSHOP Jan 25 & 26, 8 p.m. at the WCD studio. Tickets $5 by calling 452-0229 or tickets@winnipegscontemporary- FILM dancers.ca. Cash only at the door, rush seating. ACEARTINC 2nd floor, 290 McDermot Ave 944-9763. Vanishing Point, Jarod Charzewski & Colleen Ludwig. Jan 18-Feb 23. Opening reception MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE 174 Market Ave 942-6537 Fiddler on the Jan 18, 7:30 p.m. Gallery hours: Tues-Sat 12-5. Roof, until Jan 26. CINEMATHEQUE 100 Arthur St. 925-3457 Jan 18-21: A David Lynch THE EDGE ARTIST VILLAGE & GALLERY 611 Main St. 947-2992. Double Bill – Lynch One, 7 p.m. and Eraserhead, 9 p.m. • Jan 22-24: Community-driven non-profit organization for the arts. Jimmy Carter: Man from Plains, 7 p.m.; Pop Skull, 9:30 p.m. CONTINUED» January 17, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] Want to submit your listing to Uniter Listings? Email your listings to [email protected] Deadline for submissions is Wednesday, eight days before the issue you’d like your 20 LISTINGS @ uniter.ca listing to first appear in. The Uniter publishes on Thursdays, 25 times a year.

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AWARDS & FINANCIAL AID The Awards and Financial Aid staff of the University of Winnipeg provides our student body with current information on award opportunities. This information is updated weekly.

• Special consideration will be given to graduate students. The embassies of these America. Scholarship recipients spend either Applications are available either in the U of applicants under 25 years of age who elect to countries in Canada are responsible for the one semester or a full academic year as an W Awards Office located in Graham Hall, or self-identify. administration of their respective scholar- exchange student in the other country. The on-line at www.mkingscholarships.ca. UNIVERSITY ships. benefits of this award include: US $10,000 Application and all supporting documents for the full academic year, or US $5,000 for Deadline: February 1, 2008. OF WINNIPEG should be submitted to The University of Deadline: January 28, 2008 for awards one semester, $500 in the host country’s de- Winnipeg Global College 1W01, Wesley Hall - beginning academic year 2008-2009. nomination for Health Insurance Allowance, THE TALK ABOUT CANADA SCHOLARSHIP 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3B2E9. and $1,000 in host country’s denomination QUIZ Deadline: January 30, 2008. for in-country travel allowance. THE DATATEL SCHOLARS FOUNDATION The Talk About Canada! Scholarship Quiz SCHOLARSHIPS is a national contest for students who are UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG GRADUATE & To be eligible you must be a full-time INTERNAL AWARDS: The University of Winnipeg is a new Datatel undergraduate student in good standing, citizens or permanent residents of Canada PROFESSIONAL STUDIES APPLICATION client institution and as such, Datatel is who wish to earn scholarship money for EXPENSES BURSARY in any field of study, have citizenship in UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG GENERAL offering unique scholarships ranging in value the home country, have superior academic tuition. The quiz has fifty-one multiple-choice BURSARY APPLICATIONS This bursary assists students with respect from $1,000 to $2,500 to students from our achievement, be proficient in English, and questions on Canadian subjects. Any student to the high costs associated with applying institution. who answers fifty questions correctly will General Bursary Application Forms are now have permission from your home university. to Graduate and Professional Schools. be included in the draw for scholarships. in the Awards office located in Graham Hall Applicants must meet the following criteria: Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarships - For more information or to apply online go to There will be one $5,000 prize, twenty $1,000 or at Student Central in Centennial Hall. for outstanding students currently attending http://www.killamfellowships.com/ prizes, and forty prizes of $500. Bursaries are small, supplementary financial • Have a minimum GPA of 3.55 in the eligible Datatel client institutions. assistance awards, normally $300 - $750 previous academic year. Deadline: January 31, 2008 (for awards to For more information go to http://www. in value. In order to be considered, you • Be registered in the final year of an honours Returning Student scholarships - for be taken up during the 2008-2009 academic operation-dialogue.com/e/tac/s.html must prove financial need and you must be or four-year degree program in Arts or outstanding students currently attending year). making satisfactory academic progress (i.e. Science, or in the final year of the Integrated eligible Datatel client institutions, who have The next Talk About Canada! Scholarship maintaining a “C” average). Because funds B.Ed program. returned to higher education after an absence Quiz will be online 10:00 EST January 14, are limited, not everyone who qualifies will of five years or more. MARITIME DAIRY INDUSTRY SCHOLAR- 2008 to 10:00 EST February 25, 2008. • Have documented financial need: a Canada SHIP receive a bursary. These University of Win- Student Loan/Provincial Loan or a Student nipeg bursaries are available to our students Nancy Goodhue Lynch scholarships - for line of credit at a banking institution. Students who have completed at least two MANITOBA STUDENT AID PROGRAM in any year of their program. outstanding undergraduate students • Full-time and part-time students may apply. years of post-secondary education and are (MSAP) majoring in Information Technology related currently enrolled in a program that has Deadline date: January 31, 2008. Applications are available in the Awards curriculum programs at eligible Datatel client application to the dairy industry are eligible DID YOU KNOW... You can still apply for a office located in Student Services and will institutions. to make application for this scholarship. Two 2007/2008 government student loan online ANTHONY J. BESARABOWICZ BURSARY be accepted beginning November 15, 2007. scholarships of $2,000 will be awarded. For at website www.manitobastudentaid.ca Students may apply any time during the Fall/ Apply online at www.datatel.com. more information email [email protected] This annual award of $1,000 is established Winter academic year, providing that funding DID YOU KNOW... You can check the status from a bequest from Anthony J. Besarabow- Deadline: January 31, 2008. is available for this bursary. Applications Applications are available on-line at http:// of your student aid application, find out icz through The Winnipeg Foundation. It will will be evaluated on a first come, first serve www.dairygoodness.ca/ what documentation is still outstanding, and be awarded to a certified teacher who has basis. TOM LONGBOAT AWARDS update your address information and much taught for at least one year and who registers Deadline: January 31, 2008. more on line? Go to www.manitobastuden- at the University of Winnipeg in a degree, Tom Longboat was one of the most taid.ca My SAO to log into your existing diploma, or certificate program leading to celebrated and accomplished athletes in RBC ABORIGINAL STUDENT AWARDS account. further qualifications, not necessarily in the EXTERNAL AWARDS: Canadian history. A member of the Onondaga PROGRAM field of education. The applicant must be Nation who resided in Six nations of the DID YOU KNOW… If you are a student who planning to return to teaching in Manitoba. AUCC AWARDS Grand River, Tom Longboat was one of the Each year, eight students will receive $4,000 has had past Government Student Loans and Preference will be given to a student in need The Association of Universities and Colleges most gifted long distance runners of his time. annually for their education expenses, to a you are currently a full-time student, please of financial assistance. of Canada provides 150 scholarship pro- maximum of four years at university or two fill out a Schedule 2 document to remain in The Aboriginal Sports Circle annually recog- grams on behalf of the Federal Government, years at college, in disciplines related (but not non-payment status. Please come to Student nizes the achievements of gifted Aboriginal Applications are available from and should domestic and foreign agencies, and private restricted) to the financial services industry. Services in Graham hall, where front counter athletes. Every year, the top male and female be submitted to the Awards & Financial Aid sector companies. Check out website www. If you are a Status Indian, Non-status Indian, staff can help you with this form. Aboriginal athletes from each province/ Office, Student Services, Graham Hall, Main aucc.ca Look under the heading Scholarships Inuit or Metis, you may apply for this award territory are selected for the Tom Longboat Floor. open to the public. provided you meet the following qualifica- DID YOU KNOW…. 2008 Winter Terms Regional Awards. The regional recipients tions: you are a permanent residence/ Disbursements of Manitoba Student Loans: Deadline date: January 18, 2008. Deadlines: various. automatically advance as nominees for the citizen of Canada, can provide proof of Confirmation of Enrollment will be done prestigious National Award that is presented acceptance to an accredited post-secondary electronically in the Awards & Financial Aid to the most outstanding male and female WEC B.ED. PROGRAM BURSARIES FOR institution, in a discipline relevant to the Office, and an authorized loan document will TRUDEAU FOUNDATION DOCTORAL Aboriginal Athlete in Canada. ABORIGINAL STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIPS banking industry (e.g. business, economics, be mailed to you by the MSAP office in late computer science) or other industry not December. Winifred Gamble Bursary This award is offered to humanities and Nominations are invited from all levels of sport. To be eligible athletes must meet the relevant to banking, a full-time student, and social science students who are pursing are in need of financial assistance. MSAP representatives will be available on This bursary is awarded to an aboriginal Doctoral following criteria: January 3 and 4 in the Bulman Centre to student who has completed 30 credit hours Applications are available either in the U of process your Manitoba Student Loan and and is registered currently in the second • Must be of Aboriginal descent Studies in human rights and social justice. W Awards Office located in Graham Hall, or deposit it to your bank account. To do this, year of the B.Ed. program at the Winnipeg • Must have amateur status in the sport Up to fifteen (15) Trudeau Scholarships on-line at they will require the following information: - Education Centre. Value: $600.00 are awarded each year. Each scholarship is which they are nominated one piece of identification with your signature valued at $35,000 per year for three years, • Must be for athletic achievements within the http://www.rbc.com/uniquecareers/campus/ - complete bank account information (void Grace Thomson Memorial Bursary plus up to an additional $15,000 annually to calendar year aboriginal-student-awards.html cheque or bank transit, institution code and • Must submit a completed nomination form This bursary is awarded to an aboriginal support research-related travel. Interested account numbers online or by mail before the annual deadline Deadline: January 31, 2008. woman who is registered currently in any students can find more information at www. (to the appropriate Provincial/Territorial If you present your loan document to the year of the B.Ed. program at the Winnipeg trudeaufoundation.ca Aboriginal Sport Body or Aboriginal Sport representatives on these dates, you will have Education Centre. Value: $875.00 SOROPTIMIST FOUNDATION OF CANADA Deadline: January 10, 2008. Circle). to forward this information to the MSAP Are offering its Grants for Women Awards Applications available at the Winnipeg Educa- office on your own, along with your loan For more information go online at: http:// for women enrolled in a graduate program tion Centre from Kevin Lamoureux, or from YOUTH SERVES MANITOBA PROGRAM document. Please also note the following: www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/main/tomlong- of studies at Canadian universities. The the Awards office located at the University of Youth Serves Manitoba (YSM) encour- boatawards.html aim is to assist women in financial-need to Missing Information. If any documentation Winnipeg, Graham Hall. ages post-secondary students to engage in complete their studies for careers in a field requested by the MSAP, such as summer meaningful, part-time community service Deadline: January 31, 2008 Deadline date: January 18, 2008. that will improve the quality of women’s lives. income verification, has not yet been with incorporated non-profit or registered Application forms for 2008 are available submitted, electronic confirmation of your charitable organizations. Upon successful CANADIAN HARD OF HEARING ASSOCIA- on-line at loan document will not occur and your loan DR. DOUGLAS W. LEATHERDALE GLOBAL completion of 100 hours of service, approved TION funds will not be in place at the beginning of CITIZEN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM students will receive a $500 bursary towards http://www.soroptimistfoundation.ca/ the Winter Term. tuition or student loans. The purpose of these awards are to offer Deadline: January 31, 2008. The Dr. Douglas W. Leatherdale Global Citizen financial assistance and recognition to hard Internship Program provides study periods of Revision to your needs assessment. You Students who have completed 100 of hearing and deafened students registered should be aware that new information, such six weeks to three months to U of Winnipeg in a full time program at a recognized KIN CANADA BURSARIES students looking to study abroad, and to community service hours on or before as verification of your summer income, Canadian college or university, in any area of Awards are available to Canadian citizens international students wanting to pursue their January 11, 2008 may apply to the program may increase or decrease your MSAP needs study, with the ultimate goal of obtaining a di- or landed immigrants who plan to register studies at The University of Winnipeg. The to increase their community service to 200 assessment and the resulting loan amounts ploma or degree. Applicants are requested to as a full-time student in September of the program is designed to support students hours and be eligible for an additional $500 you are eligible to receive. Similarly, if your read the criteria for eligibility and to provide upcoming school year at a recognized who want to augment their degree programs bursary. To apply, students must forward a current course load is different from that on all the information required to complete university, community college, technical with credits they obtain through international letter of request signed by the student and an your Notice of Assistance letter, the amount the application. Applications are available institute or other post-secondary institution studies/activities in Human Rights and Global organization representative along with their of loan you are eligible to receive may either in the U of W Awards Office located in for advanced learning. $1,000 scholarships Studies, Health and Human Potential, or completed Hours of Service Record. You change. Graham Hall, or on-line at http://www.chha. will be awarded to students who demonstrate other topics relevant to Global College must be a full-time student and returning in ca/chha/scholarships-index.php high ideals and qualities of citizenship. Ap- activities. the next academic year, 16 years of age or DID YOU KNOW... Manitoba Student Aid over, legally entitled to work in Canada and be plications should be submitted to a Kinsmen, staff is on campus on Fridays from 1 - 4p.m. Deadline: January 31, 2008. Applicants must satisfy the following criteria: approved by the YSM staff before beginning Kinette or Kin Club nearest your permanent To set up an appointment time, phone your community service hours for this residence by February 1st. Applications are 786-9458. • Satisfactory academic performance (B program. For more information or to apply, CANADIAN NORTHERN STUDIES TRUST available either in the U of W Awards Office average or higher; GPA 3.00) go on-line at AWARDS located in Graham Hall, or on-line at http:// The Awards and Financial Aid staff at the University of Winnipeg will continue to keep • Demonstrated commitment to the Awards are available to undergraduate www.bursary.ca/ Deadline: February 1, 2008. http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/youth/employers/ you informed of available awards, scholar- community students who are interested in pursuing YouthServes.html ships and bursary opportunities. • Demonstrated leadership qualities studies in the northern regions of Canada MACKENZIE KING SCHOLARSHIP • Successful completion of at least 30 credit Deadline: January 25, 2008. including NWT, Nunavut, Yukon and the PROGRAM hours in pursuit of an undergraduate degree. Provincial North. Awards are also available Financial Aid Websites Recipients will likely be in the second or third The Open Scholarship is available to gradu- for those students pursuing masters or ates of Canadian universities who pursue Canlearn Site www.canlearn.ca year of a 4-year or Honours degree program. FOREIGN GOVERNMENT AWARDS doctoral degrees in northern studies. • Pursuit of one of the focus areas of the graduate study in any discipline, in Canada or Countries- Chile, Colombia, Korea, Russia elsewhere. One Open Scholarship is awarded Manitoba Student Aid Program www. Global College Institutes and Philippines Application information can be found on-line manitobastudentaid.ca at http://www.acuns.ca/ each year. The value has recently been about $10,000 but it is subject to change. Proposed program of study or activity in Awards are available to Canadian citizens Surfing for dollars? Try these two websites selected international institution must be for graduate studies or research abroad at Deadline: January 31, 2008. for more award opportunities. for university credit. Should recipients wish The Traveling Scholarship is available to the master’s, doctoral or post-doctoral level. graduates of Canadian universities who to participate in an international practicum The Killam Fellowship Program www.studentawards.com For most countries, applicants must have pursue graduate study in the United States or work placement, arrangements must be completed a first degree or, for post-doctoral made with a University of Winnipeg academic The Killam Fellowship Program is a scholar- or the United Kingdom in the areas of www.scholarshipscanada.com fellowships, a Ph.D., by the beginning of ship program that allows undergraduate international relations or industrial relations. department to grant degree credit for the the tenure of the award. Applications must practicum. students from accredited degree granting Recently four scholarships of $11,000 each be submitted on-line via the website, www. colleges and universities to participate in a have been awarded annually, but the number scholarships.gc.ca Please note that the bi-national residential exchange program and the amount are subject to change. governments of Italy, Japan, The Netherlands between Canada and the United States of and Spain also offer awards to Canadian January 17, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 22 SPORTS

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Scott Christiansen is a rookie to NFL Picks and is also a contributing member of Uniter Sports. Male synchro swimmer faces Kalen Qually is the sports editor at the Uniter, appears regularly on the Ultra Mega Sports Show, and is a former NFL Picks champ. Jo Villaverde is a longtime football player, constant adversity first year NFL Picks member, and regular contributor to Uniter Sports. Dan Verville is a contributor to Uniter Sports and is a veteran of NFL Picks. Steven Kotelniski is a regular contributor to Uniter Sports, a rookie to NFL Picks, and a former fantasy league champion. Tom Asselin is the co-host of the Ultra Mega Sports Show and is also the defending NFL Picks Kimberly Bruce champion. The Martlet (University of Victoria)

Game #1: San Diego Chargers @ New England Patriots ictoria (CUP) -- Bill May could have been an Olympian if he hadn’t “Even though the Colts-Patriots match-up been born a man. didn’t pan out, this should still be a good game VThe American synchronized swimming and the Chargers should compete with New champion visited Victoria, BC last month to England. However, this will be difficult as the share his experience and coaching talent with Patriots’ offence seems as proficient as ever, the Victoria Pacific Sport Synchro Club at and their mediocre defence will get a break, Commonwealth Pool. with Philip Rivers and LaDanian Tomlinson But what May won’t share, and may banged up from last week’s knee injuries. The Chargers, coming from the West Coast, could never get to talk about, is the experience have trouble with the January weather in New competing in the Olympics. That’s because England. But they still do deserve some respect the sport he loves and in which he excels has as they held off the defending champion Colts been categorized as women’s only, and will last weekend with many reserves in at key posi- remain a women’s only sport in Beijing and tions. San Diego will put up a fight, but the for the foreseeable future. Patriots should beat them handily like they did Throughout his career May was made in September, and head to the Super Bowl with the punchline of sportscasters’ jokes. He was a perfect 18-0 record.” —Scott Christiansen haunted by an episode of Saturday Night

Scott picks: Patriots Live, where Martin Short made fun of the Kalen picks: Patriots idea of a male synchronized swimmer. But Jo picks: Patriots May just focused on his sport, ignoring the Dan picks: Patriots opinions of others. Steve picks: Patriots Tom picks: Patriots He became the first professional male with a mix of male and female competitors. than he ever did in competition. synchronized swimmer to win a U.S. Cham- May worked with duet partner Kristina Lum “When I first learned how to do my Game #2: New York Giants @ Green pionship in 1998, winning with a solo inter- (whom he had hoped to go to the Olympics makeup, it took me four hours and it wasn’t Bay Packers pretation of Gene Kelly’s dance number from with) to explore the boundaries of the sport. even good,” he said. Singing in the Rain. In one piece, Lum was an angel and May was Despite the hurdles, May is still passion- “Arguably, this is the match-up of the two “There was more finesse in that routine a demon. ate about the sport he’s excelled at since he hottest quarterbacks in the NFL. Eli Manning looks like his first name starts with a P, while for me than just going out and pounding the “In duets and teams, I think it would was a 10-year-old practicing with his sister at Favre looks like he’s 28, not 38, years old. This water,” said May. “There were subtle nuances look beautiful to have a man and a woman the local pool. He maintains that he stayed in almost looks like the perfect setup for an amaz- to [Kelly’s] dancing that we tried to bring element of athleticism,” he said. “I think I synchronized swimming because it was fun, ing offensive night for both teams. One prob- into the water.” bring an added sense of power to the sport, not to become a pioneer. Still, May is proud lem: the game is at Lambeau Field. Expect ice, The win thrust him into a controversy and when I’m swimming with my duet part- to have helped break down barriers for other expect snow, and expect cold. Who plays bet- over how the young sport of synchronized ner there’s sensuality to the sport that you men who want to participate. ter in those conditions than Old Man Winter swimming should develop. Some feared can’t have between two women.” “I feel like I’ve done things that they himself? Eli should get lost in the snow as the adding men would discredit a sport already May continued to train, compete and can look forward to, so that they know there Packers win and advance as one of the most un- sneered at by other swim competitors. Other win until he was barred from competing in are competitions that they can go to, and expected teams to make it to the Super Bowl competitors complained that men had an the 2004 Olympics. But instead of giving up, someone is fighting for them and will stand (because before the season started, not even unfair advantage competing against women he joined the U.S. team as a coach. behind them wherever they want to go,” he I thought they would be there) with a 35-17 because they have more upper body strength, Since then, May has focused on pass- said. “Hopefully they’ll continue to fight and win.” —Jo Villaverde allowing them to do higher lifts and propel ing on his knowledge and experience. He has more men will be inspired to join the sport.” Scott picks: Packers themselves further out of the water. helped train up-and-coming male synchro- In Victoria, May was happily surprised Kalen picks: Packers “It’s not politically correct to say that nized swimmers with the Santa Clara Aqua- to find a 10-year-old boy registered in one Jo picks: Packers Dan picks: Packers someone can’t do a sport because of their sex. maids, the group where he started his own of his workshops. “I think it’s great seeing Steve picks: Packers That would be like taking women out of bas- career. young guys in the sport,” he said. “The more Tom picks: Packers ketball or baseball,” said May. In addition, May now performs with men who get into the sport will push to get For him it’s a matter of the sport’s po- “O,” a Cirque du soleil water show in Las doors opened up.” tential to grow and become more artistic Vegas. He says he wears more makeup now contact: [email protected] The Uniter January 17, 2008 SPORTS 23

Heroes and evil empires COMPILED BY Kalen Qually fans they will tell you about the negatives of Moss as their football gods and will crown the team. They will talk about the Spy-gate Bill Belichick as the king. Boston sports fans Why the Cana- scandal. They will talk about their poorly run will sing their praises all day. Fatal crash kills seven high defence. They will talk about the asterisk that So what creates this huge difference in school basketball players dian juniors are should be placed on their undefeated sea- opinion? They are on opposite poles of the A van carrying a high school basketball son. But why? Both teams have dominated spectrum. It’s either this team is good or this team in New Brunswick was involved in a fatal good and the Pa- in their respective sports but yet they don’t team is “evil”. It’s simple---people feel they head-on collision on Saturday, Jan. 12. According receive the same respect. have to justify how they view their home to ESPN.com, the team was on their way back to triots are evil… Bathurst from Moncton when their van drifted Here in Canada it is easy to like Team team. That might seem obvious but it is just into the wrong lane and collided with a tractor- It’s like orange Canada. The home grown boys year after year like people who grow up drinking orange trailer, instantly killing the seven high school go to whatever country and flex their hockey juice as opposed to apple juice. Someone students and the wife of the driver. There were 12 juice and apple muscles. The strengths of each team have would like orange juice much better than people in the van, and the four team supervisors, changed: from a superstar team with Sidney apple juice and might even say apple juice including the driver, are expected to recover from their injuries. Road conditions were slippery and Crosby to a strong defensive and goaltending sucks because that’s how they grew up. juice are considered a major factor in the accident. team with Carey Price to the young squad led For people that did not want to see New “This is a whole community in mourning,” by John Tavares. They bring Canadians to- England go undefeated, they had to justify in said Bathurst High School superintendent John gether and pull the flags out. It’s inspiring. their heads why it happened. They thought McLaughlin. “It’s unthinkable what happened Meanwhile, looking at the similarly it never would happen so they had to make and everyone’s trying to make some sense of it.” dominant New England Patriots, many Ca- excuses about why it did, which is why they (ESPN.com) nadians are sick of this team. There are the bring up the team’s flaws or the “asterisk” NBA orders a do-over According to ESPN.com, NBA select few who are New England Patriot fans, to be placed on their undefeated season. Commissioner David Stern has ordered that the Jo Villaverde but most people lack the same respect for this Look at Don Shula, the head coach of the Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat must re-play the Volunteer staff team. People look at their undefeated season 1972 Miami Dolphins, who were the only final 51.9 seconds of a game the Hawks won 117- in a different light than the Canadian juniors. other team in NFL history to go undefeated 111 in overtime on Dec. 19. The reason for the The first thing anyone talks about is how they through a season. Shula is definitely guilty of do-over, which will be the first time since 1982 that the NBA has made such a ruling, is that the ow do we define our heroes? Is it cheated. That was old news by week three, such a bias. He wanted his team to be the measured by success? Or when Atlanta Hawks were ruled “grossly negligent” however it is still fresh in everyone’s minds only undefeated team in history. He wants in failing to address a fouling error. The official you rise from adversity into great- now that the Patriots have gone undefeated. that asterisk placed on the Patriots so his scorer ruled incorrectly that Shaquille O’Neal had Hness? No, it’s all about where you live. Talk The focus is off of the team’s great success. Dolphins would still be known as the only fouled out of the game. to people about the Canadian junior hockey If you view both teams from a different undefeated team. The mistake started with 3:24 remaining team. If they are Canadian, they will tell you perspective, you will probably get a lot of dif- For hockey fans across the world, they in the fourth quarter, when a foul that was called on Udonis Haslem was mistakenly credited to about how great our national junior team is. ferent opinions. How do you think the United would love to see the “evil empire” of Canada They will talk about the four gold medals in a O’Neal at the scoring table. The NBA released States feels about the Canadian junior team? taken down. There was a glimmer of hope a statement, saying, “Because of this conduct row. How they won 20 games in a row before The U.S. junior club has been eliminated by around the world when Sweden beat them in by Atlanta’s personnel, Miami suffered a clear this year. How dominant they have been and Canada year after year. What about Sweden, one game and came close in the gold medal competitive disadvantage, as O’Neal---the Heat’s how dominant they will continue to be. the team that ended Canada’s 20-game win- game. second-leading scorer and rebounder that night- --was removed from a one-point game with only Talk to the same people about the New ning streak and lost to Canada in the finals? The danger of this, of course, is that England Patriots. If they aren’t New England 51.9 seconds remaining.” The Hawks were also Will they say the same great things that Ca- teams are not getting the credit they deserve. fined $50,000 for failing to address the mistake. nadians say about Look at articles written about the Patriots on The re-play will occur on March 8, prior to Atlanta Team Canada? Patriots.com. Then look at articles written and Miami’s next game. (ESPN.com) ��������������������� Doubtful. about the Patriots anywhere else. Those sites World Series of Beer Pong �������������� How about are talking about the same games but there Usually reserved for basements and frat the New Eng- are major differences in their reporting on houses, the intense inebriating competition ���������������� of “beer pong” was the subject of a 296-team land Patriots? New England’s team. Almost everywhere else ������������������� tournament recently held in Las Vegas. The game People from the there are negative tones in the articles. ��������������������������� involves ping pong balls and beer glasses. The �������������������� Boston and New It is unfortunate that great teams are not fancier the trick to get the ball in the cup, the ����������������������� England area will just seen as great. As the Patriots are placed better. According to the sports satire website, ����������������������� definitely tell you in the history books, hopefully they won’t be deuceofdavenport.com, the World Series of about the stellar remembered as the team that cheated, but in- Beer Pong took place at the South Point Casino beginning on Jan. 3, and crowned the top Beer stead as the great football team they were and passing game of Pong team in the world. Bpong.com reported their team. They possibly the best football team ever. Same that the winners of the third annual World �������� will easily bow with the Canadian juniors. Hopefully Can- Series of Beer Pong were Michael Orr and ������������������ down to Tom ada’s hockey program will be revered around Jeremy Hughes of San Diego, CA. Their team ����������������� name was Chaffeuring the Fat Kid. (Bpong.com, ������������������������� Brady and Randy the world, and not feared or hated. �������������������� deuceofdavenport.com) No sympathy for sprinter Jones Former Olympian and American sprinter Marion Jones was sentenced to six months in prison following a lengthy investigation into allegations that she used steroids in training for the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. Jones was an international superstar and at one point was the most celebrated track athlete in the world Volunteer for Uniter Sports after winning five medals in Sydney, which she Maybe you’re an aspiring sports journalist, or has since been stripped of. Jones was found maybe you’re just one of those people who likes to guilty of lying to investigators and damaging talk about sports, watch sports, throw beer cans at two separate federal investigations. U.S. District the television in fits of rage because of sports, read Judge Kenneth Karas said about Jones, “I don’t think the criminal conduct can be written off as about sports online, check out stats and scores, a momentary lapse of judgment or a one-time occasionally play sports, but mostly not—then mistake, but instead a repetition of an attempt to check out the Uniter Sports crew! break the law.” Marion Jones addressed media following the sentence: “I’m very disappointed today,” Jones told reporters. “But as I stood in front of all of you for years in victory, I stand in front of you today. I stand for what is right. I respect the judge’s order and I truly hope that people will learn from my mistakes.” (ESPN.com) January 17, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 24 SPORTS Tripleheader weekend at the Duckworth T re v Kalen Qually or Sports editor Trio of Wesmen H agan

oth basketball teams and the women’s volleyball team teams in action rocked the Duckworth Centre Jan. 11 and 12 as the Wes- terwards the men took care of business, downing the Huskies with men hosted back-to-back tripleheaders. The women’s vol- help from Nasajpour (22 points) and Nick Lother (17 points). The Bleyball team kicked off the action on Friday, followed by both bas- men’s team now sits at 7-7 in regular season play while the women ketball squads, as all three faced the University of Alberta Pandas. boost their record to 6-8. The next home action for Wesmen bas- Saturday night, the University of Saskatchewan Huskies basketball ketball is Jan. 25 and 26 against Regina. was in town while the volleyball team had a second go of it with Alberta. The women’s volleyball team was winless against the defending CIS Champions, the Pandas, losing 3-0 on Friday night (25-17, 25-19, 25-15) and then again on Saturday 3-1 (25-20, 22-25, 25-19, 25-16). One of the few bright spots of the opening game sweep was first-year player Karen Montgomery, who led the Wesmen with 12 de- fensive digs. In the second loss, in which the Wes- men remained competitive for much of the match, T the Pandas’ Jocelyn Blair was too much to handle, re v leading all players with 19 kills and 19 defensive or H agan digs. The young Wesmen squad now sits at 2-12 in league play this season with games against Sas- katchewan on Jan. 18 and 19 at the Duckworth Coach Dave Crook talks to the troops during a timeout Justin Majok crashes the key against the Huskies Centre. The basketball teams fared better this week- end, although not any better against Alberta. Both the women’s team (64-51) and the men’s team (95-91) lost to the visiting Pandas. The men’s game was a high-scoring affair that saw Wesmen fifth-year post Matt Opalko come out with a team high and personal best 27 points. While Opalko and Erfan Nasajpour (26 points, 11 assists) drained their share of buckets for the Wesmen, the Pandas’ attack was too strong, fea- turing three players with over 20 points. On Saturday, the Wesmen took down both Huskies basketball teams, with the women win- ning in overtime by a score of 79-70 and the men winning by a convincing margin of 75-64. The women’s team nearly gave up the game late in the fourth quarter, allowing Saskatchewan to go on a late 10-0 run to tie the game, but took control again in the overtime period, eventually winning by nine points. Caitie Gooch led the team with 22 points and first-year Amy Ogidan put in a strong effort with 16 points and 9 rebounds. Af- T re v or H agan

Erfan Nasajpour lays up for two of his 22 points against Saskatchewan