MONDAY AUGUST 31, 2009 THE PROJECTOR RED RIVER COLLEGE’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER ADVOCATING FOR CROCHET RIGHTS SINCE 1965

RETHINK THE DOUBLE-DOUBLE JAMAICAN ME CRAZY HUNGRY Columnist Joel Marcoux offers this rude awakening to It’s back to basics for 18 Jamaican students who landed hungry students hoping to save a few bucks and refuel at Red River to hone their culinary skills and earn the at the Canadian icon for coffee and crullers highest designation Canadian cookery has to offer

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Tammy Karatchuk time to reinvest,” Fast said, as the Canadian building is being built with the latest environ- Tammy Karatchuk, Anna Harrison, Sarah Volunteer economy struggles to overcome the recession. mental technology to meet green standards and is Lund, Kalen Qually, Shanya Wiwierski, “Every college across Canada has been lobby- expected to be completed in 2011. Greenspace Amanda Lefley, Rheanne Marcoux, Emily ing the government for a significant investment,” management students will also see the construc- Baron Cadloff, Heather McGowan, Robin AH, the start of a new school year -- the sound Fast said. “There’s still a significant shortage of tion of a $500,000 landscape construction shop. Dudgeon, Aaron Cohen, Mitchell Clinton, of students chatting, lockers clanging, and for trades people and those are the jobs we train Bruinooge’s announcement was part of a com- Jeffrey Vallis, Joel Marcoux, Thor Blondal, those at the Notre Dame campus, construction students for. bined $41.2 million in infrastructure grants to Kendra Wong, Paul Samyn, Ishmael N. banging, thanks to a $4 million cash infusion “(The government) is being responsive of the post-secondary institutions. Bruinooge was un- Daro, Amanda Connon-Unda, Brennan from the provincial and federal governments. needs of the college and the economy,” he said. available for comment. Neill, Trevor Gill Red River College received $4.25 million The short-term stimulus package will go Other Manitoba schools receiving funds in the in early July toward four of its ongoing infra- towards the renovation or construction of four program’s second phase were the University of structure projects at Notre Dame. The program projects at the flagship campus. Manitoba ($24 million) and St. Boniface College pitched in $2.125 million, which was matched “The campus needs an overhaul,” Fast said. ($13 million). by the province. “We need to expand our capacity and add new Winnipeg South MP Rod Bruinooge made facilities as well.” FUNDING BREAKDOWN the announcement as part of the Knowledge The bulk of the funding -- $2.5 million -- will Infrastructure Program, a two-year, $2-billion be spent on a new energy centre for the power $2.5 million federal economic stimulus program to support engineering program. That’s an advantage, Fast New Energy Centre/Power Engineering infrastructure improvements at post-secondary said, as it opens up space in the B building to Building institutions. expand the electrical program. Red River spokesman Colin Fast said the gov- Building M will undergo extensive renovations $500,000 ernment funding was likely sparked by the stu- New energy efficient greenhouse to accommodate an influx of automotive and Who We Are dents themselves. diesel students. The renovation is expected to be Fast contended that College students have $700,000 completed by the end the year. Building M renovations always fueled the economy and the government The college’s landscape management program The Projector is the student newspaper of likely created a stimulus package to continue that will see construction of a green house and land- $550,000 Red River College and is published by the trend. scape area that will be shared by landscaping Landscape construction shop Red River College Students’ Association The federal government saw this as “a good students and groundskeeping staff, Fast said. The (RRCSA) every second Monday. The Projec- tor is a member of the Canadian University Hey kid, Press (CUP), a national organization of student newspapers. Opinions expressed in the Projector do not necessarily reflect those Wanna to see your name in print, wanna of the students’ association or Red River Col- make something of yourself? Then get your lege. All material is herein copyrighted to the game face on, son, ‘cause here’s your golden Projector, its contibutors, and the RRCSA. opportunity. Write For Us Write for The Projector. Anyone can write for the Projector, and Red Pitch your story idea to River College students are encouraged to contribute. Simply pitch or submit an article [email protected] to the appropriate section editor or join our contributors’ list. Though we will consider all submissions, due to space restrictions, the Projector cannot guarantee that all articles received will be published. If you wish to respond to something you’ve read in this issue, letters to the editor can be emailed to [email protected]. To ensure your chances of being published, letters should strive to be around 150 to 200 words in length. The Projector reserves the right to edit all sub- missions for length, as well as stylistic, gram- matical, and legal guidelines. The Projector also reserves the right to reprint submissions at any time, in both written and electronic formats. The Projector will not publish con- tent that it deems to be defamatory, racist, sexist, or otherwise hateful or prejudiced.

August 31, 2009 THE PROJECTOR department NEWS 3

Jamaican students spice up culinary program It’s back to the basics for these students, Canadian style

styles of cooking,” he said. The program is split into three sec- tions: two months of classroom work, four months of work experience and Anna Harrison the final two months are back in the News Editor classroom. Kirk Brown, 30, of St. Elizabeth, RED RIVER COLLEGE is spicing began cooking ten years ago after up its culinary arts program with the taking some classes in high school. arrival of 18 Jamaican students this “I will challenge the Red Seal in summer. February,” he said. The culinary students arrived The prestigious Red Seal certificate in Winnipeg in July to begin eight recognizes successful apprenticeship in months of training at the Notre Dame culinary arts. campus. “The Red Seal is recognized all over Bruce Condie, director of interna- the world. I would like to become tional education at RRC, helped facili- an executive chef and that certificate tate the arrangement. gives a person control of a restaurant,” “We were approached by the Ja- said Brown. maican government which was For many of the students, the expe- running similar programs in B.C.,” rience of being in another country was said Condie. what attracted them to the program, “They thought it would be a great in hopes of enhancing their skills. opportunity to bring over students to Dorothy Harris-Stobbs, 42, of upgrade their training. So, we agreed Kingston, began her career as a chef to start with the culinary program.” 17 years ago at the University of In May, Condie travelled to Jamaica Technology, in Jamaica. with RRC president and CEO Dr. Jeff “What I wanted was to see was the Zabudsky in the spring, to meet with international side versus strictly Ca- the Jamaican Ministry of Labour. The ribbean cuisine. Canada is known for parties signed a Memorandum of Un- French cuisine, which I look forward Breakfast buffet, prepared by the students at the Hard Drive Cafe. ANNA HAR- derstanding (MOU) on May 21. to trying. The hands-on approach of RISON “The MOU is very simple in stating Canadian cooking has inspired me,” more Jamaican students. that RRC will work co-operatively she said. “We are looking at the possibility with the Jamaican Ministry of Labour Brown agreed. of an automotive program to start in and a Canadian consulting company “By doing this here, I also gain January and another group of culinary (Marmicmon IMC) to develop pro- the experience of another culture. I students next May,” he said. gramming for Jamaican professions,” have worked in England, the United However, the possibility of RRC Condie said. States and now Canada. I’m trying to students taking courses in Jamaica The Jamaican Ministry of Labour is become broad in my knowledge of does not look likely at this point. responsible for recruiting the students culture and foods, and hopefully this “Right now it is a one way program, and collecting the fees, while RRC will help me in the future,” he said. but it is definitely opening doors and is responsible for the programming, This week the students begin their expanding relationships with the Ja- Condie said. work experience at local Winnipeg maican government,” Condie said. Though many of the students restaurants. The Jamaican students will finish already have significant experience in “We send out applications to dif- their time in Winnipeg in February the kitchen, culinary instructor Tom ferent companies and they go through 2010, which means confronting the Pitt, has them starting over and re- the interviews,” Pitt explained. infamous Winnipeg winter weather. learning the fundamentals of cuisine. “We don’t seem to be having any In Jamaica the average temperature in “I told them straight out that we problems getting them placed. It February last year was 25 C. are focusing on the basics first -- seems placing these 18 students is not “I was cold in July!” said Harris- soups, stocks and short order stuff, all a hard thing to do, even when com- Stobbs. “We have definitely been told Welcome Canadian style. So, the first dish that peting with our other culinary stu- about the cold Canadian winters. comes out Caribbean gets an F,” he dents. Winnipeg seems to be starving “I guess we’ll just have to be joked. for good people in the kitchen.” ready,” she said. “We will focus on more advanced With the success of this program, cuisine in the second level in January. still in its early stages, Condie is back! Then we can get into more ethnic already looking forward to welcoming NATIONAL NEWS Stop by for lunch, fun and Project Hero scholarship to support prizes and help us kick off children of fallen soldiers the 2009-2010 academic year.

Kendra Wong Meet new friends, catch up with old friends The Peak (Simon Fraser University) and meet staff members of the School of Indigenous Education Division. BURNABY (CUP) -- Over 120 Ca- nadian soldiers have died in the war in Afghanistan since it began in 2002; Please join us on: these fallen soldiers often leave behind significant others and children. Wednesday, September 2, 2009 Kevin Reed, a Toronto business- man, has worked with retired general Notre Dame Campus Rick Hillier, to develop a new scholar- FLICKR ship program geared towards sending 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm the children of fallen soldiers to post- With the help of Hillier, the former stated on Tuesday that the program secondary institutions. chief of defence staff who is now chan- “is an expression of support for [the] Aboriginal Student Support Centre These Project Hero scholarships will cellor of Memorial University, Reed Canadian Forces’ soldiers and their Room F 209 be offered exclusively to children who brought the idea to Allan Rock, the families, and a way of honouring those lost their parents in the line of duty. president of the University of Ottawa. who pay the ultimate price for serving The program, effective Sept. 1, 2009, “At university we feel this is a very their country.” Brought to you by the will be available at Memorial Univer- tangible way to say [to the families of Students must be under the age of Aboriginal Student Support & sity in Newfoundland, the University the fallen soldiers,] that we value their 26, and must be Canadian citizens or Community Relations Win of Ottawa, the University of Windsor, contribution and we want to do some- permanent residents. Rock added that and the University of Calgary. thing to demonstrate that gratitude,” the program is a long-term commit- Prizes! It will offer the children four years said Rock. ment and will be evaluated every five of post-secondary education to earn Reed personally went to each school years to see if improvements can be their undergraduate degree; on-campus to convince them to join the program. made. residence fees for the first year are “It’s my goal to get broad-based, “We hope this scholarship will help also included. national support from all Canadian uni- the sons and daughters of these mili- Project Hero was inspired by Reed, versities,” he told the Canadian Press. tary personnel realize their dreams and who in December was made an hon- He claimed getting support from the plans by making a university education orary lieutenant colonel of an army University of Calgary is a “big step possible after suffering such a loss,” reserve unit in Ontario where he forward.” continued Tierney. became familiar with the struggles of Ann Tierney, the vice-provost of Project Hero is the first free tuition the families the soldiers left behind. students at the University of Calgary program in Canada.

THE PROJECTOR August 31, 2009 4 department

Red River College STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

MAKE IT YOURS! Make it yours! Message from the executives My name is Stephen Pratt, and I’m in my 3rd and final year of the Business Administration Stephen Pratt Program as a Marketing Major. I have been involved with the Students’ Association President Since September 2008, and I look forward to serving as your RRCSA President for the 2009- [email protected] 2010 academic year. I wish you all luck in your studies this year, and in the future. (204)632-2474

Hello and welcome to all new and returning students; my name is Derek Krywyj and I am your Vice Derek Krywyj President Academic. I am a third year Business Admin student, a returning exec and an extremely Vice President passionate advocate. So if you have any issues, concerns or ideas please feel free to stop by my office at Academic CM 20 located at the Notre Dame campus, my door is always open. As for this years initiatives, well, I [email protected] am currently working on 2 of my 3 platform promises. Why not all 3 you may ask, I would like to (204)632-2477 answer you by saying; ENJOY YOUR VERY FIRST COLLEGE WIDE READING WEEK!!!

Hello fellow students, my name is Richard Wolter and I am your new Vice-President Support Richard Wolter Services.. I am a 3rd year business administration student, majoring marketing and I am really Vice president excited of working to make this an exciting and full of activities year. Lets participate a lot, join support services clubs, go to the keggers, attend events...lets make this year the best of our lives. [email protected] (204)632-2480

Hi there, my name is James Cook, and I will be your returning vice president for the princess James Cook street campus. This is my second year as your VP and my third year working for the Students’ Vice president association. I am currently in the Business Admin program specializing in the U of M stream. princess street Good luck in the upcoming year, and if you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please [email protected] don’t hesitate to see me. (204) 949-8466

NEWS Up ComingEVENT SEvents KickFeb. 9—Feb.23 Off BBQ August 31st SA Board members wanted !!! Free drink and hot dog Lets have some fun on our Come grab your application first day of school !! at CM-20 on NDC or Disorientation P110-160 at PSC Week Sept 8th-11th Join the Students’ Association Board and Kegger@NDC Sept 9th become an active student !! Kegger@PSC Sept 10th Red River Day Off 80’s party@Silverados Sept 11th Wanting to fundraise for a good cause ?? Graduation party ? Join a club or create a club and we will help by providing Join the SA Events assistance and opportunities… Email List Applications are available at CM-20 on NDC or P110-160 at [email protected]

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August 31, 2009 THE PROJECTOR department NEWS 5

CAMPUS NEWS Grant College prepares for H1N1 pandemic MacEwan student • Will monitor attendance anamolies diagnosed • Resurgence of the virus could shut down schools with H1N1

Alexandra Elridge Northern Bureau Chief

Anna Harrison EDMONTON (CUP) -- A Grant News Editor MacEwan student has been diag- nosed with the H1N1 Influenza virus. FLU season is fast approaching, and As of Aug. 15, 2009, 123 cases this year it’s brought company. With of H1N1 infection were confirmed the word ‘pandemic’ making headlines in Alberta and over 1,300 were and talk of possible school closures in confirmed in Canada. Manitoba, the college is taking pivotal Following the diagnosis, Grant steps in preventative action. MacEwan College took immedi- “We are entering flu season, and it ate action. Staff have increased the will be interesting to see how H1N1 frequency of disinfecting of surface effects regular flu season,” said David areas, and have installed additional Clarke, RRC’s emergency prepared- hand-sanitizers across campus. ness coordinator. David Beharry, media relations One way to observe that impact advisor at Grant MacEwan, com- will be through classroom attendance, mented on these precautionary Clarke said. measures. “We will be monitoring student at- “We are following the recom- tendance in September. Not looking at mendations from Alberta Health, individual attendance, but just at the reminding individuals about the general numbers. We want to watch necessity of washing their hands for any possible impact that the flu regularly, and if they do feel season has on student numbers. We any severe flu-like symptoms to want to try to determine if the threat contact their doctor,” Beharry of H1N1 affects attendance,” he said. stated. The H1N1 virus is a respiratory MacEwan is communicating illness that causes symptoms similar to REBECCA NOLETTE this type of information about flu a regular flu. The virus spread quickly prevention via email. across the globe this spring. to communicate with the students,” we are told by the government that it “We also felt that it was impor- There have been 884 confirmed Clarke said. is necessary,” said Clarke. H1N1 tant, once we knew the student cases of H1N1 in Manitoba, and “We will be sending out an email “We are not only prepared for a was diagnosed with the H1N1 seven deaths. More than 1,300 Cana- information package to all students and closure, but also for resumption of op- by the numbers virus, that we share this informa- dians have been hospitalized with the staff which will include tips to prevent erations and maintenance through the tion with our faculty, staff, and virus, and 66 people have died. Those the virus. We are also constantly up- event.” students,” Beharry said. numbers are expected to rise dramati- dating the website with information As for what students can do to 884 Other colleges and universities cally this fall. that we have received from the gov- prevent getting the virus, Clarke confirmed cases of H1N1 in the region are responding to In the event of a school closure, ernment.” explained simple things, like hand in Manitoba the possibility of the H1N1 virus students would be notified through It is not known if the closing of washing, can make a difference. He affecting their campuses. their school email addresses, in their Manitoba schools will be necessary. stressed that if you are not well, stay The University of Lethbridge classrooms and through the intercom On Aug. 17, the province released home. 7 posted a question & answer about systems recently installed at the Prin- a media bulletin regarding H1N1 to “It is written in the college policy the H1N1 virus on their online cess Street campus, and soon to be all Manitoba schools. The bulletin that we will accommodate you if you deaths notice board. The University of installed at Notre Dame. stressed preventative action, but did are sick. If you are not well, stay Calgary has provided information Clarke is encouraging students to not mention the possibility of closures. home. It is not worth the risk to the Source: Manitoba Health about preventing the virus on their check their student email regularly. “The college does have contingen- other students.” website. “It is a direct way for the college cies in place in the event a closure, if

NATIONAL NEWS The dark side of Canadian history Montreal writer argues Canada falls short of its peacekeeping image

Ishmael N. Daro institutions support the mythology in one way or another.” he hates Canada, Engler has a strong defence. The Sheaf (University of Saskatchewan) Engler was once as woefully ignorant of Canada’s foreign policy “I played junior hockey, I’m bilingual and I wrote most of the as most people are, thinking Canada too small or insignificant book at Tim Horton’s. I think that gives me pretty good Canadian compared to the United States. He grew up in Vancouver and credentials.” SASKATOON (CUP) -- Yves Engler has laid out a difficult task briefly attended Capilano University before moving to Montreal to for himself. Although most Canadians believe Canada’s foreign attend Concordia University, well known for its politically charged policy is built on peacekeeping and resolving conflicts, Engler is atmosphere. It was there that Engler’s activism took shape and he out to disprove such notions. served as vice-president of the students’ union. “I’m hoping that people learn to be more critical about what Ultimately it was events in Haiti that inspired the writing of the Canadian government and Canadian institutions do around the Engler’s third novel. In 2004, a struggle erupted between Haiti’s world,” said the Montreal-based writer and activist. “I’m hoping to democratically elected president Jean-Bertrand Aristide and opposi- spur increased interest in Canadian foreign policy.” tion forces. What ensued next depends on whom you believe. Ac- Engler’s third book, The Black Book of Canadian Foreign Policy, cording to Aristide, he was forced from power by the American, recounts the many instances when Canada fell short of its peaceful French and Canadian governments for a more compliant govern- image abroad. ment. Canadian officials dispute this claim. Some of the surprising -- and sometimes shocking -- charges “There was just too much in the book include Canada’s failed attempt to establish colonies evidence that Canadian politi- “I played junior in the Caribbean after the First World War, tacit support for the cians, police trainers, military, apartheid regime of South Africa and helping to establish the brutal et cetera, knew what they hockey, I’m bilingual dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet in Chile. were doing and were choosing and I wrote most Perhaps most daringly, Engler also asserts that former Prime to side with the Haitian elites of the book at Tim Minister Lester B. Pearson may be considered a war criminal and Washington,” said Engler, for his diplomatic role during the Vietnam War. Pearson, who is who has travelled to Haiti. Horton’s. I think the father of Canada’s peacekeeping image, is often remembered “And this was all obviously that gives me pretty as being against the Vietnam War but Engler believes his slight covered up or justified with disagreement about the conduct of the war has been mythologized high-minded sounding claims. good Canadian into an anti-war view Pearson did not actually hold. But the reality was a horrible credentials.” “If you take courses in Canadian university about foreign policy, devastation to the most im- - Yves Engler you don’t, in my opinion, get a very good understanding about the poverished nation in the hemi- true history of Canada’s role in the world.” sphere.” Engler says there is a “soft nationalism” in schools that is further The novel attacks almost everything most patriotic Canadians propagated by the media that assumes an unquestioning look at hold sacred, from Canada’s peacekeeping image and standing up to Canada’s actions internationally. American power to foreign aid that supposedly helps the develop- “I think it’s obviously systemic in that basically all powerful ing world. As for critics who might claim he is unpatriotic or that

THE PROJECTOR August 31, 2009 6 OPINION department

TRUST ME, I’M A GRAD What goes down must come up again

Paul Samyn recession in Canada as economies most closely linked to the United States were hit hard. RRC Alumni Yikes! So what to do? IT’S probably not what you hoped for in Well, you do the only thing you can do. You terms of a back-to-school special. work hard and keep your fingers crossed. Sure, the worst of the recession appears to be In my case, I looked forward to my internships over. But a return to the kind of economic good where I would find out how things really worked times that had been rolling along for years, wel- in the workplace while hoping to impress future coming graduates to jobs with open arms? Don’t employers. Spending my second year editing the hold your breath. Projector was another opportunity to shine and In fact, I’m pretty sure we at the Free Press to gain experience. will have to keep serving up headlines about I’m not sure I realized it during my time at layoffs, company bankruptcies and corporate Red River, but as I was improving my chances at restructuring that will leave you worried you’ll getting hired, the economy was also improving. never pay off your student loan. Sorry. As luck would have it, after finishing classes on So here’s some per- Friday, I was working spective to give you at the Free Press come hope from someone If you turn back the clock a Monday morning. who’s been there and little more than 20 years to a S o m e done that at Red River. 21 years later, as our If you turn back the time when I had no job but a newsroom pushes dead- clock a little more than full head of hair, you’ll find me line to cover Premier 20 years to a time when Gary Doer’s surprise I had no job but a full wandering around E Building resignation, I’m reflect- head of hair, you’ll find ing on my time at Red me wandering around at the Notre Dame campus, River, hoping there’s a E Building at the Notre worried about the same lesson here for you. Dame campus, worried I ob- about the same things things you are today. viously don’t have a you are today. crystal ball and I’m I was just starting my pretty sure I’d be a adventure in creative lousy guidance counsellor. communications and had to wonder if the two- But here’s the thing: the economy will year diploma was ever going to pay off. And bear get better. And a stronger economy will need in mind when I started the course in 1986, the people with the skills you are about to develop. country’s unemployment rate was running at 9.7 All I knew in 1986 was that my history degree per cent. By comparison, the jobless rate today from the University of Winnipeg wasn’t enough -- despite the market meltdowns, financial col- to get me to where I wanted to be. It was a good lapse and other doom and gloom -- is a full point start, but Red River was the ticket that got me better at 8.6 per cent. in the door at the Free Press. And it’s the same It wasn’t like the economy got any better ticket that has seen our newsroom hire many when I started the second year of the program in more Red River grads in the years that followed. 1987. You see, a month later on what came to be Come to think of it, that’s pretty special. known as Black Monday, Wall Street suffered a stock market crash larger than what hit in 1929. Winnipeg Free Press City Editor Paul Samyn In short order, the ensuing panic led to a sharp graduated from Creative Communications in 1988.

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August 31, 2009 THE PROJECTOR department NEWS 7

STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION A new year, a fresh start for the RRCSA Vows to put last year’s struggles behind them

upon most things that we offer to our students is through communication with them,” Pratt says. “We need to have a different avenue Sarah Lund and different mediums so that we can Campus Beat reach the students and inform them of all the different initiatives and events Stephen Pratt, president of the Red that we have planned for the year.” River College Students’ Association, According to Pratt, projects such as knows how valuable their group can student polling “to feel out what stu- be. dents find most important about their “We’re very strong right now,” Pratt education,” digital advertising, and says. “We’re in a very good position a revamped website will be used to as an association with all the full-time reach the students in a more effective staff we have.” way. The SA struggled through the ma- Vice-President Support Services jority of the 2008-09 school year Richard Wolter agrees. without an executive director, but with “Our main priority is letting all the that position now filled by Steve Nach- students know that they can count on itgall, Pratt is optimistic about how us and they can come to us anytime.” much harder they can work for other This is especially important with students. new students, who are most likely to The SA hopes to exceed the achieve- have questions about what the SA is ments of the previous year which in- doing for them. cluded providing extended health and Lukas Lepieszo, who is coming into dental coverage to the regional cam- his first year in library and informa- puses, and working with the school to tion technology, admits he hasn’t given get a spring break for the majority of much thought to the SA yet. But he is programs in the coming year. counting on the association to be there “There are quite a number of new for any of his future concerns. projects we’re looking to put forward,” “I would expect them to be looking Pratt says. out for the rights of students,” he “Improving handicapped access says. “I like the idea that they’re around the colleges, and parking ser- getting us a spring break.” vices, and a huge initiative involving In late August, the executive met a car pool program” are all under to hammer out the goals and specific discussion, along with the addition of direction of the SA. lounges and study spaces across the But regardless of where they expend campuses. most of their energy this year, one KIIRSTEN MAY With several new initiatives on the thing is clear to our elected represen- From left to right: Derek Krywyj, Stephen Pratt, Richard Wolter, James Cook agenda and a stronger, more effective tatives. SA in place, Pratt and his executive “Our major role is to help the stu- are eager to make a difference to the dents in any way they need help,” says school. James Cook, Vice-President Princess That is, if they can make anyone pay Street. FOR THE LATEST STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION NEWS, CHECK OUT RRCSA.COM attention. “We are the voice for the students.” “The one way we can improve 40Crk_Projector_Aug09_fin:Projector - 6x6.5 b&w 24/08/09 1:24 PM Page 1

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THE PROJECTOR August 31, 2009 8 FEATURE department

The Five Top-Rated Instructors at Red River Screw College

We set a standard -- a minimum of 25 reviews -- and Scantron sheets checked out which instructors at the college earned the highest praise from students. We realize this is by no means a scientific way to calculate a teacher’s quality of teaching, but hey, if over 25 students took the time to submit a review, and the instructor has high rating Website gives students medium to share overall, they clearly must be doing something right. their thoughts on teachers with the world 1. Name: Kim Dyck Program/Course: Accounting Rating: 4.4 (based on 27 reviews) What Students Say: Students call Dyck “kind” and “devoted,” and that she will go out of her way to make Jeffrey Vallis sure her students understand the material well enough to pass the class. Some say Dyck has too many stories Volunteer to share. Other say those stories help distract them away from the dullness that accounting can be. Dean Cooper, a broadcast instructor at Red River, is among Standout Quote: “Funny and discusses her personal o your professor gives you a the five top-rated professors for at Red River. Over 40 stu- life a bit. If you don’t pass the course with her, its not bad mark on your assignment, dents have submitted reviews of Cooper, giving him a rating because of her, its because you put no effort into it.” accuses you of plagiarism, or of 3.5 out of five. Schooses favourites in your classroom. Even so, Cooper has received his share of negative feed- 2. Name: La Royce Batchelor back, something not unusual to find on RateMyProfessors. Program/Course: Marketing There’s nothing you can do, and com. Students should take these comments with a grain of Rating: 4.2 (based on 36 reviews) salt, Cooper says. nowhere to turn to. When it seems “There’s a huge difference between constructive, well- What Students Say: Students say Batchelor is friendly, like all odds are against you, don’t sit meaning criticism vs. mean, childish insults.” helpful and, as many of the ratings show, full of energy. there and pout about it, one website, For students who have a bone to pick, the best venue to Students say she knows about the topic she’s teaching, do it through is the course reviews done in class, Cooper and knows how to teach it. She cares about her stu- RateMyProfessors.com, let’s students says. Those reviews offer students the chance to provide in- dents and is very easy to talk to. Best of all, she gives vent their frustrations and pour their depth feedback on the professor and course content that can out candy! Really, what student could ask for more? praises for teachers to share with actually be applied to the course. Standout Quote: “Excellent teacher for both commu- “I’ve tried to incorporate many suggestions that students nications and marketing. Have yet to fall asleep in her both fellow and future students. have made over the years,” Cooper says. “I’m far from class or doze out due to boredom.” perfect, and if a student can suggest a more effective way of RateMyProfessors.com first hit the scene in 1999 and is administering a course, then I’m all ears.” 3. Name: Kenton Larsen now the Internet’s largest listing of university and college Still, RateMyProfessors.com is a force to be reckoned with. professor ratings. The site, which recently reached 10 Program/Course: Creative Communications Recent studies seem to suggest that teachers should be Rating: 4.1 (based on 33 reviews) million student-generated ratings, holds feedback for more paying attention to what’s written about them on this site. than one million professors, for 6,000 schools across the A 2007 study from a pair of professors at the University What Students Say: Many students say Larsen is out- US, Canada, England, Scotland, and Wales. of Maine found that RateMyProfessors.com ratings were right one of the best instructors they’ve ever had. They The popular site turns the tables and offers students consistent with formal student evaluations typically given out say he’s funny, enthusiastic, energetic and encouraging. the opportunity to grade their professors in areas such as at the end of a course. The paper surfaced in May 2007 in Several ratings gush of his dedication to his students easiness, helpfulness, clarity, interest level, textbook use, the journal Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation. The and the effort he puts into finding them job placements. and most trivial of all, appearance. The site also provides duo compared the ratings on RateMyProfessors.com of 426 Others joke about how he can dish the wisecracks as students a forum to post anonymous comments on their Maine instructors with the student evaluations used by the much as he can take them. instructors. university. Standout Quote: “This man pretty much single- But beware the dogs, because instructors can read every- Despite the correlation, the study paraded the advantages handedly delivered everything I needed to know to start thing that is written about them and they have a chance to traditional student feedback offers compared to RateMyPro- bite back with the professor’s response video page. a career in advertising in a way that was organized, fessors.com, which let’s face it, can be a pool of vitriolic timely, relevant and most of all fun.” After the website drew the ire of professors worldwide, rubbish. But, the study also encouraged schools to harness Ratemyprofessors.com added a video element to the site, the popularity of the online resource. allowing disgruntled professors a chance to rebut their “Higher education institutions should consider encouraging 4. Name: Dean Cooper reviews. their students to post ratings and comments on RMP,” they Program/Course: Creative Communications In one video, a professor responds to a student’s comment conclude. Rating: 3.5 (based on 42 reviews) about his “tricky” tests, saying, “So what? This is college. “If a large proportion of an institution’s student body What Students Say: Students seem to agree that If you don’t like it then go to beauty school. What do you were to regularly and responsibly contribute to RMP, the Cooper’s classes are enjoyable. Students say Cooper is want me to do about it?” potential value of that information to the institution would passionate about what he teaches (television produc- Still, the website also offers students a glimpse of what only be enhanced.” tion) and that it’s easy to tell he enjoys his job. Students they can expect when they get registered in a class with “Students will rely on what is publicly available,” they say he is friendly, funny, and fair, and knows what he’s a teacher they’ve never had, or even heard of, before. A wrote as a consequence of keeping formal student evalua- talking about. quick search of the instructor’s name can tell a student tions sealed and private. Standout Quote: “Amazing what a good teacher can what they should prepare for -- a less-than-desirable prof or Which is exactly why Ratemyprofessors.com is gaining perhaps one of the best they’ll ever have. do with a studio full of antiques.” (Referring to the steam with students. program prior to its move, including technological With more than 10 million ratings after just 10 years of upgrade, to the Princess St. Campus) launching, the site is continuing to evolve. Keep watching for new developments such as an iPhone App, a “Rate Your Campus” feature, and listings of “On 5. Name: Jean-Paul Olivier and Off Campus Happenings.” Program: Marketing Rating: 3.3 (based on 57 reviews) What Students Say: According to student ratings, Olivier is always willing to help. Although he may assign piles of homework, students say Olivier is a pro when it Check out what your comes to in-class examples and exams. He’s very clear and thorough in his teachings and offers detailed hand professors this semster have outs. Students say he’s a hard marker, but admit that been rated at he’s also very fair. And whatever you do, don’t call him “J.P.,” students warn. ----- Standout Quote: “He is always willing to help when you have a question and he some how made math www.ratemyprofessors.com fun… kinda.”

August 31, 2009 THE PROJECTOR department SPORTS & LIFESTYLE 9 Rebel Rousin It will be a season to repeat for the Rebels

Kalen Qually Sports Editor

THEY say it’s harder to defend a title than it is to win one. Which, according to the adage, would pose a problem for the Red River College Rebels this season con- sidering their three-for-four record last year in the MCAC championships. “Our sports programs did very well last year,” said Ryan Ratushniak, Red River’s athletic director. While stating the obvious, the Rebels did do well in winning the men’s and women’s basketball and men’s volley- ball titles. But Ratushniak has come to expect that kind of success. “My opinion, we have a pretty good chance of winning all four MCAC championships this year. Nothing is ever guaranteed, but we have a good chance.” The fact is RRC is the second largest post-secondary institution in Manitoba, which means there are more fish in the pond for the athletic program to choose from. But due to the fact most programs offered at RRC are two years long, turnover can often be the Rebels’ biggest adversary. Recruiting has been good to Rebels in recent years -- with no small part TREVOR GILL being played by the Rebels’ head The Rebels are expected to dominate once again this year coaches. “Our head coaches do a lot more individual recruiting now,” said Ra- season, Ratushniak said, “For the most tushniak. “They do a really good job. part, the teams will be around the Meet the new Rebels, They’re pretty aggressive in trying to same level they were last year.” get some talented athletes into Red Which was pretty damn good. River, which is why you saw our teams not like the old Rebels doing really well last season.” The best example of recruiting at work will be the 2009-10 edition of So You Think Rebels athletic program has a storied history the women’s volleyball team. The only You Can Dunk? one of the four teams that didn’t win “I see them as integral to the overall Meanwhile, players in the U of W and their respective division, the women’s positive impression that people have U of M athletic programs often play team could be dominant this season. If you like shooting hoops or vol- leying balls in your free time, the about colleges and they will ultimately out all five seasons of their eligibility. “The women’s volleyball team loses help us in our recruitment activities However, some of the Rebels top most of their team from last year, but Red River Rebels will be holding Kalen Qually tryouts starting the second week leading to increased enrollment.” players have moved on to Winnipeg’s the few players returning this year Sports Editor Recruiting is the key to any success- university programs after finishing two were their best players,” said Ratush- of school. Who knows, you may go on to be the next Kobe Bryant, ful athletic program as well, said Red seasons at RRC. A prime example is niak, speaking specifically about the After five years, the title “new” tends or the next Michael Jordan! That River athletic director Ryan Ratush- former men’s volleyball player, Matt Rebels’ returning team captain and to eventually wear off. would be pretty cool. Though, if niak. He said the Rebels’ recruiting Lux, who moved to the U of M this MCAC MVP, Jenessa McFarland, and But that’s not the case with the you do, don’t forget to invite us process has gotten a lot better, and in season. all-conference player Jordan Krahn. Red River College Rebels. This ath- to all your posh Hollywood pool some ways, easier. “With our players moving on, it’s “The new recruits coming in could letic season marks the fifth year for parties. We’d really like that. “The last few years, there’s a lot showing that we’re almost a stepping be better than the returning players, so the new Rebels, who are now 25 years of excitement in volleyball and basket- stone to that next level,” said Ratush- I think they’ll be substantially stronger removed from the old ones. WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL ball communities now that Red River niak. “But it also hurts. Especially if than they were last year.” Red River’s original athletic September 9 & 10 has a program,” Ra- players leave after The men’s volleyball team will program ended in 1985 due to a lack 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., North Gym tushniak said. “More just one year.” face similar turnover this season, but of funding and support. Twenty years “Sports adds to people are becoming Despite being without the same level of returning later, in fall 2005, the Rebels were MEN’S VOLLEYBALL aware of it. There’s the ‘student life’ generally viewed as talent. reborn. A significant reason for the September 9 & 10 a lot of people that a step down from a Notable returnees are Erik Hansen rebirth is current college president and experience of the 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., North Gym love those sports and university program, and Jeff Draper, who will be joined CEO Jeff Zabudsky. want to keep playing college.” the Rebels are a by touted recruits Jacoby Dueck and “When I arrived at the college five WOMEN’S BASKETBALL at a post-secondary - Jeff Zabudsky, RRC powerhouse in their Dylan Power. years ago, I was surprised we didn’t September 15 & 17 level. They might President conference, the “Last year’s college team was a have varsity teams,” said Zabudsky. “I 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., North Gym not be at that skill Manitoba Colleges really big team. I don’t know if we’ll had previously been in the Ontario and level to play in the Athletic Conference ever see the size that we had on last Alberta college systems where varsity MEN’S BASKETBALL CIS (Canada’s university conference) (MCAC). year’s team,” said Ratushniak. “This sports was a big deal and very success- September 15 & 17 and will look to us to keep playing.” Last season, the Rebels won three team will be smaller but will have ful. I also found out that RRC had a 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., North Gym The Rebels face some difficulty of four possible championships in bas- great ball control.” proud history of athletic success with when compared to other post-second- ketball and volleyball. The women’s basketball team will some great Rebel teams back in the DANCE TEAM ary programs in Winnipeg, specifically Other schools in the MCAC are the be built on returning all-conference 70’s and 80’s. I felt that the time was September 9, 10, & 11, when compared to the University of Canadian Mennonite University, Booth player, Britney Adrian, while the men’s right to bring the Rebels back to life.” 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., North Gym Winnipeg and University of Manitoba College, Providence College, Saint- basketball team returns a pair of Josh- Zabudsky believes that establishing athletic programs. Boniface College, Assiniboine Commu- ua’s with a lot of talent: Joshua Olaes a sports program can only benefit the For more information, visit Due to the fact that many school nity College, and Oak Hills Christian and Joshua Stolar. college. http://www.rrc.mb.ca/athletics programs offered at Red River are College. Giving his overall impression of “Sports adds to the ‘student life’ only two years, the Rebels rarely keep the Rebels’ athletic program for this experience of the college,” he said. a player for more than two seasons.

THE PROJECTOR August 31, 2009 10 SPORTS & LIFESTYLE department

LOCAL SPORTS Winnipeg team snags ultimate championship YOUR HEALTH WITH JOEL MARCOUX Tim Hortons packs a mighty calorie punch

KALEN QUALLY

LIKE a slew of my colleagues, I enjoy a nice cup of coffee in the morning -- large, black and one sugar if you’re feeling generous. AARON COHEN It helps me wake up and gives me a short-lived Winnipeg General Strike’s Mark Lloyd stretches out to beat Saskatoon’s Bud Fogal for a point sense of reassurance that I actually managed to catch an adequate amount of shut-eye the night before. And let’s just say it’s a great substitute Aaron Cohen it would be fun to see,” said Jon Tapper. “I had “The fields were so wet to play on, it was like for when I can’t find enough time to gulp down Volunteer no idea what was going on at first, but I picked running on a wet sponge,” said Chaos member a tall glass of Metamucil in the morning. it up pretty easily. I had no idea you could throw Samie Lovat. “But it sure was fun to layout (dive) But as I walk around campus waiting for the AS many learned at the Canadian Ultimate a Frisbee like that.” and slide 20 feet in the mud.” laxative to help flush the effluent, I can’t help but Championships, held in Winnipeg in August, it No other Winnipeg team was represented in Despite the constant rain, muddy fields, and wonder what people are thinking while stand- takes more than a bit of rain to stop a game of any other division finals. Although Winnipeg’s game cancellations, CUC was a great success, ing in that long, slithery, not so expeditious line ultimate. Especially when the teams competing junior team MOFO (Masters of Flying Objects), organizers said. outside the campus Tim Hortons. have travelled from across Canada to try and were defending national champions in their di- The championships would not have been Heck, if I didn’t know any better, I’d think it’s prove they are the best in Canada. vision, they lost their semi-final match against possible without the participation of 62 teams a Ticketmaster lineup for a John Tesh concert. The rain definitely had no effect on Chaos, Vortex from Vancouver, 13-7. General Strike, from across Canada, over 200 volunteers that Either way, it hardly seems worth it to me. Winnipeg’s mixed division team, as they held an Winnipeg’s open division team lost a heartbreak- did helped with scorekeeping, serving food, and I do realize this company has been around almost perfect record before winning the national ing semi-final to Phoenix from Ottawa, 11-9, running the beer tent. for a while. In fact, to put into perspective, championship in the finals in front of over 2,000 in the pouring rain. Flood, Winnipeg’s masters “Our goal is to raise the awareness of ultimate the Toronto Maple Leafs were actually hoisting spectators at Canad Inns Stadium on Aug. 16. team, and Fusion (women’s), did not place. in our city and country,” said Corey Draper, di- Stanley Cups when the first Tim Hortons opened They defeated Onyx from Quebec City by a The rain was a steady presence during the rector of Manitoba Organization of Disc Sports. in 1964. Since that time, we Canadians have de- score of 14-8. Chaos will now represent Canada CUC, forcing some games to switch venues. Draper is proud of Winnipeg’s already strong veloped a loyalty towards our very own version at the World Ultimate Club Championship in For three days of the four-day tournament, participation in ultimate, as Ottawa is the only of Dunkin’ Donuts, Starbucks, and McDonald’s Prague, Czech Republic next summer. games were held in the downpour, effectively other city in Canada with designated ultimate all rolled into one. “This is an awesome feeling,” said Jared Le- ruining many of the fields at Maple Grove Rugby fields. For many people, it’s turned into a long-term hotsky, who scored the winning point for Chaos. Park and neighbouring Winnipeg Ultimate Park. and fully committed relationship, which explains “I feel honoured to represent Canada at worlds.” This led to some non-essential games being the overwhelming affinity and long-suffering dis- Many of the spectators at the stadium had moved to the new Winnipeg Soccer Federation played everyday by the Tim Hortons’ customer never seen a game of ultimate before. Indoor Soccer Complex at the University of Man- line. After all, it’s more than just a one-stop “I heard about this on the radio and thought itoba. coffee shop. They also serve all three of the day’s essential meals at a student’s price. Despite the thrifty convenience, the conse- quences associated with these snacks can often Chasing the cure outweigh the pennies left over. Here’s something Support followed Winnipegger in his quest to raise money for fight against cancer to think about next time you’re stuck in line: According to Tim Hortons’ nutrition calcula- from his business studies at the University of tor, your best caffeinated option is a black coffee. Victoria to organize Chase the Cure. That 16 Conversely, a large -- 14 ounces (414 ml) -- sin- months has raised over $100,000 - $25,000 of gle-single (one cream, one sugar) is 115 calories that has been raised in Manitoba alone - and all and 6 grams of fat. A double-double is literally Amanda Lefley money raised by Chase the Cure stays within doubled to 230 calories and 12 grams of fat. Sports Beat the province in which it was raised. Should you choose to substitute the two creams “There are a couple ways that we have been for milk, you’ll trim down to 150 calories and 2 THEY say everyone is affected by cancer. Just generating funds,” Bauer explained. “People grams of fat. not everyone reacts to it the same way Wes have stopped on the side of the road and Donuts, the quick and easy between-class Bauer has. donated. There have been people who have snack, have the potential to cause some hefty Wes’s father, Lyle, was diagnosed with throat been donating online on our website. And residual affects. The walnut crunch, not that cancer in 2004. Since that time, Lyle, president people have had planned events and generated anyone eats those, tops the charts at 360 calories and CEO of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Foot- $5,000 here and there. It has been absolutely and 23 grams of fat. The most health-conscious ball Club, started the Never Alone Foundation incredible to see people planning these events, donut is the honey dip at a measly 210 calories to help in the fight against cancer and support having a great time and making a difference in and 8 grams of fat. And for the record, muffins CancerCare Manitoba. And about a year and a the fight against cancer.” are not a healthier choice of snack. Even the whole grain raspberry muffin clocks in at 400 half ago, Wes began planning his own part in Popularity of the ride grew as Bauer traveled ASHLEY MORGAN calories and 17 grams of fat. the fight against cancer. east and, with popularity, came more awareness Wes and Lyle on the ferry ride (from Victoria Bauer was the solo cyclist in Chase the Cure, and more donations. to Tsawwassen) I could go on like this so before mowing a cross-country tour that started in Victoria, “We started in B.C. and not a lot of people through your next bagel BELT, look it up on the B.C. and finished in St. John’s, N.L. in support knew about Chase the Cure when we began. nutrition calculator at www.timhortons.com. of the Never Alone Foundation. The purpose of But as we traveled further and further, and got radiation, surgery, and sleepless nights. I get my This has been Your Health with Joel Marcoux the tour, which kicked off May 14 and ended more publicity, the reception became greater sleep at the end of the night and they’re the telling you to put down the walnut crunch. Aug. 15, was to increase awareness of cancer and greater. We found more people honking, true heroes. You give yourself a gut check and and to raise money for cancer treatment and more people waving, and more people stopping remind yourself what you’re going through is research. Bauer’s quest inspired other people to on the road and talking to us.” nothing in comparison.” join him in his route. Any fight against cancer is never easy. Bauer’s 7,000-kilometre journey came to an “I was the only cyclist in the event, but However, Bauer overcame any unforeseen prob- end Aug. 15 in St. John’s, N.L. there have been ‘in-rides’ where a bunch of lems that arose during the tour with positive Can’t get enough people have jumped in -- kids and adults of all attitude and determination. To learn more about Wes Bauer and see his docu- sports news? ages,” said Bauer. “I have had a team of support “You never know what the weather is going mented journey across Canada, visit chasethe- the whole way -- my brother driving the RV to bring,” he said. “You never know if it’s cure.ca Neither can we. following me and Ashley Morgan who has been going to be a headwind for two weeks straight doing all the media relations. They have been or whether it’s going to be raining for two Pitch your sports a support network for me the entire way, so it weeks. You just have to confront that, but stories to hasn’t been like I have been alone.” remember who you’re doing this for -- people [email protected] The 20-year-old took the last school year off affected by cancer. They go through chemo,

August 31, 2009 THE PROJECTOR department SPORTS & LIFESTYLE 11 What Kick FM is sporting this season

Mitchell Clinton throughout the year. year will be the River City Hockey the show is a good way to stay up to Volunteer Kick FM is a non-profit instructional Show, hosted by Projector Sports date. radio station, based out of the college’s Editor Kalen Qually, along with “We talk about current events in The return to school may be associated Princess Street campus. myself. hockey with a focus on the NHL,” says with the thought of late nights study- A slew of new sports show on the “The show is about what’s impor- Ginsburg. “The different hosts bring ing and student loans, but for some, college station gives local athletes, tant to hockey fans in Winnipeg,” says different opinions about issues in the it means football season is heating up coaches, and officials an opportunity Qually. “That means interviews with game today.” and hockey season is just around the to talk about the sports growing in Winnipeg’s best in the NHL, AHL, Football fans won’t be left behind corner. popularity in Winnipeg and the sur- and the best in local and junior hockey, this year, either. Sports coverage on 92.9 Kick FM rounding area. One guest that will be along with news on AAA and high The Blue Bomber Football Show will cover those sports extensively appearing is Aaron Cohen, an avid ul- school hockey.” runs on Thursday nights for two throughout the season, but what may timate player and a photographer at Returning from last year is the hours, starting at 8 p.m. Host David be different this year is the local flair the Canadian Ultimate Championships, Illegal Curve Radio Show, which runs Turnbull discusses every aspect of past that will be added to the lineup of held in the city this summer. Wednesday nights from 7 p.m. until games and match-ups still to come for sports talk shows that will be heard Continuing the local focus for the 9 p.m. One host, Ezra Ginsburg, says the Bombers, as their season of change continues. Finally, the Big Balls Football Show, KALEN QUALLY which hit radio waves in April, will Cole Schapanksy hosts the “Big run Monday nights starting at 7 p.m. Balls” show “Professionalism kind of takes a Dis0rientation back seat for that hour,” jokes host Cole Schapansky. “We like to have fun the summer. but still bring our listeners the most For any of your sports needs, espe- up-to-date information from the NFL.” cially hockey and football related, Kick Hall of fame NFL head coach Marv FM clearly has it covered this season. Levy, and BC Lions head coach Wally Week 2009 Buono are just two of the guests Mitchell Clinton is the sports director that have joined Schapansky, Dustin for 92.9 Kick FM. Stewart, and Ryan Kuldys throughout Sept 8 - 11 ANALYSIS Hockey Canada brings an eraser to the Comedy show Magic show drawing board performed by perfomed by Jon ay d Darcy Oake in the Ljunberg in the s & ue t. Cave Lounge at MPR Room - P107 T ep S Noon! at Noon! Dance Back to School y performance and da KEGGER!! w/ live s band Covergirl in workshop w/ Viva e 9 dn t. the DEF Courtyard Capoeira in the e ep W S 3pm - 7pm cafeteria at Noon! HANDOUT movie sequel, trading the national colours for purple and teal worked Back to School well for the Might Ducks. Comedy show Without expecting Hockey Canada y KEGGER!! w/ Kalen Qually to swap the maple leaf for a duck a perfomed by Jon Sports Editor hockey mask, the possibilities were d still enticing. They went back to the s 0 Ljunberg in the DJ D-Lo drawing board with a few stipulations, r 1 HOCKEY Canada fought for their . logo. which I imagine must have looked u t Cave Lounge at in the cafeteria something like this: h ep I’m you know the one -- the sharp T S 3pm - 7pm! looking, red-and-black maple leaf with Noon! a player’s silhouette skating through a) Must include a maple leaf; the middle. They cried and clawed for b) Maintain red, white, and/or the right to use it at the 2010 Olym- black colour scheme; and pics, but ultimately they were denied Dance Hallway magic by the International Olympic Commit- c) Inclusion of a menacing beaver or tee because of a long-forgotten but re- moose optional. performance and performed by cently revived regulation. y According to TSN.ca, the regula- The result was unveiled climacti- a workshop w/ Viva Darcy Oake tion, which is only now being en- cally at a press conference on Aug. 17 d 1 forced by the IOC, forbids sport fed- in Vancouver. i . 1 Capoeira in the throughout the erations from displaying their logos on Hockey Canada certainly exercised r t uniforms at the Olympics. Which is addition by subtraction with the new F ep S DEF Courtyard at atrium at Noon! exactly what Hockey Canada has done logo and jersey. At first glance, the for the last three Winter Olympic logo looks like the exact same Hockey Noon! Games in Nagano, Japan, Salt Lake Canada leaf without the player silhou- City, U.S.A., and Turin, Italy. So fol- ette. And the jersey, whose double lowing a series of failed appeals and a striped trim is about as sleek as wood Friday Night... Red River s Day off whole lot of swallowed pride, Hockey paneling, abandoned the black entirely. “ ’ ” Canada was presented an opportunity The new jersey is nothing if not 80’s Party - Silverados - Dress up to win prizes!! to go off the map and recreate their traditional. If you could cut holes in image for 2010. the Canadian flag to put your arms FREE tkts at The Ox or Mercantile So, like a kid being told that he’s and head through, it might look like got a new mommy, I cursed the cir- this Olympic jersey. And upon (much) We’re giving away... Molson swag, VIP Cards and cumstances and anxiously awaited the closer examination, the leaf logo in- Breakaway Tours Travel Vouchers!! result. What would the new one look cludes subtle images of Canadian ab- like? Would it be as nice as the old original artwork. one? I think Hockey Canada whiffed on Reflecting on changes that other the opportunity to exercise any cre- Thanks to our national hockey programs have made ativity. They literally kept the forbid- in similar situations, I wondered if den logo and removed anything hock- sponsors!! Hockey Canada would follow the lead ey-related in it. The aboriginal artwork of what Team USA’s amateur program is a nice touch, but requires more at- did in the movie D2. Despite being tentiveness than the average hockey fan a fictional team playing in a hockey is capable of.

THE PROJECTOR August 31, 2009 RED RIVER COLLEGE STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR MEDIA COORDINATOR Casual Sept. /09 - May /10 Casual Sept. /09 - May /10

The SA needs an energetic student to take care of our common The SA needs an energetic student to deliver the Projector (our areas (Lockers, The Workshop, The Cave & J-Building Lounge). student newspaper at the Notre Dame campus on a bi-weekly basis Work on your own time-making sure these spaces are clean, setup and to manage our bulletin boards (4hrs/weel) and operating properly-on a weekly basis (5 hrs/week). $200/month $200/month September 4th/09

SAFE WALK PATROL OFFICERS EVENTS COORDINATOR Part-time/Casual Sept. /09 - May /10 Princess Street Campus - Part-time/Casual

The SA and Red River College require Safe Walk Patrol Get paid to bring fun events & entertainment to RRC Princess officers for the Princess Street campus, to escort staff and Street Campus. Help plan, promote, implement and evaluate students to and from various locations in and around the social, cultural and educational programs. college. Offering 6 – 12 hours per week.

Wage $9.00/hr September 4th/09 Wage: $ 9.00 /hr September 4th/09

FOOD BANK COORDINATOR EVENT STAFF Casual Sept. /09 - Servers/Security/Cashiers - Part-time/Casual May /10 Bartenders, cashiers and security personnel are needed for our The SA requires a responsible student to maintain the Stu- various social events throughout the year. Experience in cus- dents’ Association Food Bank. If you have a passion and love tomers service is an asset. Training to be provided. to help out fellow students in need, this is for you.

$200/month September 4th/09 Wage: $ 9.00 /hr September 4th/09

To apply for any of the above positions please submit a resume with an application form indicating the position desired, to the RRC Students’ Association in room CM20(Notre Dame Campus) and P110(Princess Street Campus). Detailed job descriptions available upon request. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES department COMICS & PUZZLES 13

LET IT GO, MAN by Thor Blondal

HEADSHOT by Adrian Binakaj (Nexus, Camosun College)

CONFESSIONS OF AN EDUCATION DROPOUT by Graeme Zirk (The Carillon, University of Regina)

THE PROJECTOR August 31, 2009 14 ARTS & CULTURE department

FESTIVAL REVIEW MUSIC REVIEW Winnipeg hosts the world Philadelphia punk rockers during Folklorama no one trick pony Heather McGowan Festival attendance up 6% Volunteer

cans featured a Peel and Win a trip was at City Oasis during the first IN THE LAST three years, Philadel- for two with WestJet, among other week of the festival. Ninkovic moved phia punkers The Loved Ones -- not prizes. to Canada with her family from to be confused with Australia’s Loved So out of the 41 pavilions, which Sombor, Serbia, when she was four Ones from the mid-1960s -- has Shayna Wiwierski released two full-length studio albums Arts Beat was the most popular? That title years old. She has been performing belongs to Brazil, said Gauthier, after in the pavilion for the past nine years and two EPs. tallying the attendance. after a friend of her mom convinced However, their latest effort, Dis- THIS SUMMER Winnipeggers trav- Heather Carson, 20, first caught her to get involved. tractions, didn’t quite move me in eled around the world in 14 days, all the Brazilian pavilion two years ago “It’s really fun because I get to the way a six song EP with covers of in the comfort of their own city. and it has stuck out in her mind ever learn about my culture,” Ninkovic Bruce Springsteen, Joe Strummer and The Loved Ones Folklorama, the citywide festi- since. said, who moved to Winnipeg Billy Bragg should have. Distractions val celebrating cultural diversity, “It’s something you don’t see in because of the Bosnian war. Wait -- that’s a blatant lie. Fat Wreck Chords celebrated its 40th anniversary this the city. We have Italian and Greek Two years ago, Ninkovic served as Off the bat, the Loved Ones stole August. The two-week party saw restaurants, but with Brazil there is an ambassador for the Kolo pavilion. my heart with Strummer’s “Coma 442,000 people come out to sip beer, nothing quite like that here in Winni- She says what keeps her coming back Girl,” a song that was released after content portion of the EP. eat exotic fare and applaud perform- peg,” said the 20-year-old University each year is the experience of being his 2002 death by his band the Mes- Title track “Distractions” and “Last ers at its 41 pavilions. of Manitoba student. involved in the Serbian culture. caleros in October 2003. Call” start off the disc nicely and Folklorama executive director Carson decided to take in Folk- “It’s a good adrenaline rush, I’m It’s brave to take on a song by even provide a respectful cohesive- Ron Gauthier said average audience lorama this year because it’s some- not even nervous anymore. [The arguably one of punk rock’s most ness that “Spy Diddley” lacks. In fact, turnout at the pavilions was up six thing different to do in the city. dancing] is different from any other respected musicians, but it’s even the song doesn’t even sound like it per cent from last year. “It’s cheap and something nice to sport and the costumes are really braver to do it in one take. Singer/ belongs with the other two original “The Folklorama family was very do in the summer, [you get to] get cool.” guitarist Dave Hause accomplishes tunes on the EP. It does however excited about doing it this year,” away from what you’re used to,” she The costumes, Ninkovic added, this feat and is taking names while he provide some contrast to show this Gauthier said. “It started off as a said. are passed down from generation to does it. band is not just a one-trick-pony. one-time thing, so 40 years was a Carson also attended the Italian generation. Even her grandparents I have to admit I skipped over The bottom line is this: if you like huge milestone for us.” pavilion, a country and culture she still wear them, she said. the band’s original material and went the Gaslight Anthem, Me First and One of the biggest differences this can connect to, after living in Italy Ninkovic enjoys doing the shows, straight to the covers. After I soaked the Gimme Gimmes or any other year was the addition of the Colom- last year. which are done on a volunteer basis, in Springsteen’s “Johnny 99” and band on the Fat Wreck Chords label, bia pavilion, which joined the festival “I like the food and I thought with no perks other than free food at Braggs’ “Last Call” (both what you’d you’re going to dig this album. for the first time. it would be cool to go after living her own pavilion. expect to hear from a modern punk “It was very successful,” said there. I might understand more,” she Still, Ninkovic’s favorite part of band signed to Fat Wreck Chords), I HHHII Gauthier, who has ran the festival the said. performing in Folklorama was the fact gave my full attention to the original past four years. Understanding a culture not only that it brings cultures together. This year was also the second year applies to audience members but to “A lot of Serbians go together that Folklorama provided a special the performers as well. so it’s like a social every night, it’s MUSIC REVIEW brew for the festival supplied by Katarina Ninkovic, 18, performed really great,” she said. Fort Garry Brewery. The collector in the Serbian “Kolo” Pavilion, which Dalle still snarls, CRAFTS ditches punk rock roots Hooking up with strangers Robin Dudgeon Volunteer

Crocheting connects communties SPINNERETTE’S self-titled debut has been a long time in the making. tions between people.” to be around forever, and I wanted a Front woman Brody Dalle an- And Mertens is able to bring people way to bond with her,” he says. nounced the formation of the group, together. “I’ll go over to her house, we’ll which includes Distillers alum Tony crochet and talk. We look at each Emily Cadloff With each project he starts, he Bevilacqua, Alain Johannes of Queens invites the community to take part, others work.” Arts Editor of the Stone Age, and one time Red either by participating and learning to The Projector caught up with Hot Chili Pepper, Jack Irons, back crochet, or bringing in yarn scraps or Mertens at the Winnipeg Folk Festival in 2007 following the break up of this past July, where he was working pre-made pieces to add to the project. her previous band the Distillers, but Spinnerette FORGET the tea cozies and itchy “Each piece is time-based. When on a tree-covering in the middle of it took another two years until the Spinnerette mittens -- Robert Mertens is making you crochet, you’re recording history. Bird’s Hill Park. His work was drawing album was released. Anthem Records crochet cool again. There’s something a crowd, including Although Dalle still snarls, and the Mertens, 27, is a Chicago-based about the tactile “When you some veteran crafters, guitars are still crunchy, it seems she artist working with crochet to make quality of the and others just learning has moved on from her punk rock for Mankind,” also stand out. large scale art projects, and tour them work,” he says. crochet, you’re how to slip-stitch. Like roots. Still, the album is full of oddities across North America. Using yarn Crochet is recording history.” most of his pieces, this Many of the songs on the album that seamlessly work together like the one was hanging off the scraps and a crochet hook, Mertens is usually the crafter’s - Robert Mertens, pro bear no resemblance to her previous electronic beats in “Baptized by Fire,” able to create artificial trees, a cover- stepping-stone. ground. crocheter work with the Distillers. It seems to the backwards vocals in “Distorting ing for a train, even miniature cities With only one “I like to suspend most Dalle has traded in her iconic punk a Code,” the jangling “Impaler,” and -- all in the spirit of bringing people hook, plus yarn, of my work, it seems image and raw punk vocals, for an the filtered vocals that gloss over the together. it’s fairly easy to like an overgrowth of alterna-pop feel. That being said, majority of the album. “This piece is about the connections learn, and most people move from the plant life that way,” he says. “This Dalle still manages to prove her pow- The only disappointment, however, between people sharing craft knowl- crochet to knitting, which is more piece will travel with me somewhere erful voice has impressive range and was that “Valium Knights,” which was edge,” Mertens says. “There are con- complicated. now, but I don’t know where yet. can be both sultry and sweet. Most released on the four track Ghetto Love nections in the mind when you learn Mertens, though, always stuck with Each piece carries the history of the of the thirteen tracks flow together EP last December, but was left off something new, similar to the connec- what he knew best. community that helped make it.” seamlessly. this the album. tions you make when you teach some- “My grandmother crochets, and she The singles “Sex Bomb,” “Baptized Spinnerette’s debut may not be a thing. Then there are physical connec- taught herself. I knew she wasn’t going by Fire,” and “Ghetto Love,” are all punk masterpiece, but Dalle proves immediately catchy. Others, like the she’s still got her edge. extended blues jam “A Prescription HHHII

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MOVIES BOOK REVIEW 140: Possibly the first film Prof finds the funny inspired by Twitter in formulas Brennan Neill contained an error. Stern came close The Concordian to experiencing the same emotional (Concordia University) upheaval, but managed to stop his article before it was published. Movies and television shows like MONTREAL (CUP) - Most math- A Beautiful Mind, Numb3rs, and 21 ematical formulas lack a certain “ha” seem to show the inside workings of variable. Algebra has never been the mathematicians. But to Stern, it’s not punch line to a joke and when think- the complete truth. ing of trigonometry, the furthest thing “Looking at it from a math point from your mind is a smile. of view, you could tell it was an To solve this ongoing problem, outsider writing,” Stern said. Concordia professor R.J. Stern has Setting out to uncover the world spent the last three years writing the of math and university life, Stern campus novel -- a genre devoted to writes with the eyes of an insider. the culture of universities -- Gold- Goldman’s Theorem takes on a very man’s Theorem. Stern infuses the personal and often relatable tone. culture of math with humour, to At some points you can only smile make a seriously funny work of as Stern writes about the little things fiction. that make university life; from starv- At the centre of the novel is ing graduates to students running a Herman Melville Singleton, a profes- take out restaurant from a dorm. It sor and Math 101 czar tsar at the is clear that Stern has poured himself University of Northern Vermont. into the pages. Surrounding Singleton is a col- The descriptions of New York, the Amanda Connon-Unda volunteering filmmakers and they all Kelly expects the footage to come lection of archetypes found only in squash games, and even some charac- Ryerson Free Press shot for approximately 140 seconds. to him in many formats. an academic setting, including the ters are drawn from Stern’s life. Now the filmmakers are finished “Some people were concerned they novel’s namesake, Professor Simon “Write what you know,” said Stern, (Ryerson University) shooting, and they’re sending their didn’t have professional equipment. I Goldman. Singleton has been friends before he added with a laugh, “maybe footage to Kelly from countries all said they can shoot on their phones with Goldman for over four decades. I’m lacking creativity.” TORONTO (CUP) - What happens around the world, including Brazil, or digital cameras if they don’t have They share a taste in sports, math, The minor characters in Goldman’s when a large number of people from Costa Rica, China, Mexico, Germany, video cameras.” and women. Theorem are developed slightly, but around the world participate in a London, Scotland, New Zealand, He continued, “Another filmmaker Goldman is one of the novel’s are more or less there to provide social experiment? How does knowing Portugal and Australia. in Australia reminded me it will be most interesting characters. Lured humour. Chairman of mathematics, that we share similar experiences of Once Kelly receives all 140 clips night time when he has to film and away from Harvard by Singleton, he Guillermo Slutnick provides more using online technology shape our of submitted footage, he says he’ll he asked about taking lights to shoot is given a generous research grant then one laugh as he plays poker in identities? edit them and incorporate music. with. I think other people are going that will soon run out. With pressure his office or spews vulgarities in a In making the new film 140, 140 Kelly said he first pitched his film to head out into the wilderness and to perform building up, Goldman number of languages. independent amateur and professional idea to friends who liked it, and drive out to somewhere special. So, claims to have solved the “Holy One aspect of Goldman’s Theorem filmmakers from around the world then sent out press releases to media people are putting a lot of thought Grail” of math problems. that was not executed as well as the synchronized their actions around the outlets. He got personal contacts on into it.” At times, Goldman can be funny humour were the shifts between time social networking website twitter.com board, and soon the project snow- as he quips sarcastic comments, and location, and flashbacks. in order to explore themes of home balled. To date, the project has been To follow the filmmaking process or painful to read as he begins to Stern expresses these with a line and questions about how people are written up about in the popular Paste and learn more about Frank Kelly’s crumble. He may put on an inde- of asterisks, splitting chapters into connected. Magazine (online), Metro Newspa- 140, check out: www.frankkelly. structible exterior, but in the end sections and sub-sections. However, it Directed by Frank Kelly in per (UK), The Salt Lake Tribune blogspot.com/ or follow him on his past resurfaces and leaves him to is Stern’s first novel and little details London, UK, the yet-to-be created (USA), The Irish Film and Television Twitter @frankwkelly. rebuild. like the transitions could be ham- film promises to examine how Network and Wired.com. Stern made the leap from teaching mered out in later novels. Twitter can be used as a positive tool On Kelly’s website (frankkelly. mathematics to writing fiction after Goldman’s Theorem is an enjoyable rather than as a distraction. blogspot.com), the names of the 140 finding inspiration in the story of Sir and easy read. Knowledge of calculus Twitter is a micro-blogging website filmmakers are listed. On the list Andrew Wiles. Wiles published a so- or higher math is not required, and that asks its members one simple are several Toronto area residents: lution to a Millennium Prize Problem you’re more then likely to smile as question when they log on - “What Paul Gitschner (134), Simone Fried (taken from a set of problems still university life unfolds on the pages. are you doing?” -- in 140 characters (126), Stephen Clark (99) and Jill unsolved) only to find that the proof or less. Users can follow other users’ Carter (22). The only other Canadian responses (dubbed ‘tweets’) to that to appear so far is Alberta’s Brian question in a chronological feed. MacKay (101). When completed by 2010, 140 will Kelly said he’d like to promote the Offices: likely be the first film inspired by film by the end of the year and have Room FM66 Notre Dame Campus or Twitter to surface. the feature length film ready for fes- Students’ Assoc. Office Princess Campus Kelly said in a May phone inter- tivals, broadcast and online sometime P-110 (reduced hours) view that with his film, he plans after January. As an experienced film- to reveal from a distance, with a maker Kelly is confident of landing a birds’ eye view, how we can look at distribution deal and having a DVD social patterns -- and specifically how release as well. humans construct their connections to The film will be produced by Pale home. Stone Productions Ltd., which Kelly Kelly explained that he got the co-founded with Thomas A. Kennedy idea for his film through using in 2005 while producing their debut STUDENT Twitter itself. He said he first signed short film called Emily’s Song. That up in January 2009 after hearing of film went on to screen at 25 festivals it through actor Stephen Frye, whom and on television, winning awards HEALTH & DENTAL PLAN he wanted to follow. He said he first including the Crystal Heart and thought Twitter would be yet another UNICEF awards. distraction, but soon he found himself As for 140, Kelly thinks the film OPT-OUT DEADLINE wanting to follow more people. will encompass a very broad range of “I wanted to know if it can help footage from the filmmakers. 30 Days from the Start Date of Program me and if I can use it as a tool,” said “I might cut it chronologically, Kelly. What still strikes him most is from time zones,” he said, “start- OPT IN - RETURNING STUDENTS: that “it’s all about instant connection ing in China, around the world, Within 30 Days from the Start Date of Your Program and immediacy with other people. It’s and back. Or I might splice into fast, too. People all around the world continents or around the themes that FAMILY ADD ON DEADLINE: can see what everyone else is doing, come out. I think I’m going to see a Within 30 Days from the Start Date of Your Program at once.” lot of landscapes and cityscapes.” He thought it would be interesting When asked in May how he was to use the social networking website going to choose the filmmakers for to synchronize 140 filmmakers to film the project, he said that he didn’t at the same time. want to say ‘no’ to anybody. To obtain appropriate deadline forms, coverage information, “All 140 filmmakers will shoot on “I wanted to give anyone who’s in- and the MB.Pharmacare application to receive your SA CARE CARD the same day and time for approxi- terested a chance. I have 17-year-old (eligible prescription drug card) please visit the: mately a hundred and forty seconds.” students and professionals involved. In May, Kelly said his plan was We have two professional feature to “send a message out for free on filmmakers working with us, Adam Student Benefits Plan Office ROOM FM 66 – Notre Dame Campus Twitter and everyone will see it at Abel and Ryan Little, who co-direct- or the same time on their phones or the ed Forever Strong last year.” Students’ Assoc. Office Princess Campus – P-110 (reduced hours) net. That will be the ‘Go’ signal to “I think it’s a really wide concept,” start shooting simultaneously around Kelly said. “What people’s connection Or call (204)632-2503 the world.” to home is can have so many mani- [email protected] That’s just what Kelly orchestrated. festations. I think it’s a lot for people On June 21, via Twitter, Kelly sent to grasp: ‘How do I connect to my www.gallivan.ca/studentnetworks the ‘Action’ message to the recruited home?’”

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FOOD New U of W food service offers diverse fare Rheanne Marcoux Photo Editor

THE MYSTERY meatloaf and stale muffins many university students have been forced to sustain themselves with while living on campus dorms is finally getting a much needed over- haul at Diversity Food Services at the University of Winnipeg. As U of W students head back to classes Aug. 31, the U of W’s new Diversity Food Services will open three new eateries that will feature cuisine from around the globe using local ingredients prepared mostly by recent immigrants to Winnipeg. “It’s the first time in Canada someone is trying to do industrial food from fresh and local ingredi- ents,” explains Ben Kramer, the chef piloting the project that was created in light of the university’s new resi- dence, McFeetors Hall. “They realized they had 170 students on a meal plan and nowhere to feed them. Because of that, we’re open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner,” explains Kramer. Kramer left the Dandelion Eatery in Osborne Village, along with his sous-chef to take on the challenge with manager Kirsten Godbout, former general manager of Bread & Circuses. And the good news is, the kitchen is open to the public too. “We do catering as well -- inter- nal, external and special events. Any- RHEANNE MARCOUX thing from $4 a head to fine dinning Staff from Africa and Bangladesh showcase their morning eats. at $100 per person,” says Kramer. Operating mainly from the larger Pangea’s Kitchen in Ridell Hall, there 300 resumes with only 25 spots to skills in the kitchen and learning the Dandelion Eatery, Kramer maintains bacon, to small local enterprises that are also two other smaller cafeterias fill,” says Kramer. “Canadian way” of doing things. his ethical standards at Diversity follow his exact recipes and instruc- on the top floor of the university. After careful selection, the stu- “There are eight different Foods. tions. These kitchens serve street food from dents entered an intensive four week countries represented in our staff “The philosophy and buying The results of the more labour- around the world, the menu changing training program ending in a week including Burma, Cuba, Ethiopia, practices are the same. It’s the same intensive cooking compared to typical daily. of free trial lunches before classes First Nations, Moldavia, Nigeria, food, the basics are the same, the cafeteria fare are all in the food. Appropriately, the people who will resume. Philippines and Sudan. We’re learn- only real difference is the volume,” Featuring items such as smoked wild be serving students their meal are With funding from Manitoba ing as much from them as we are he says. salmon wraps, the menu is a far cry new immigrants that fall in the “hard Labour and Immigration, Employ- teaching,” Kramer says, admitting Due to the high demand, Kramer from greasy fries and chicken fingers. to employ” category due to language ment Manitoba, the United Way and that ideally, staff will need another has found ways to maintain the fresh And judging by the overwhelming barriers and the immersion into a SEED Winnipeg, the program began two months before being ready to aspect of the restaurant by doing crowds who stopped by for the free new culture. with two weeks of in-class learn- serve over 400 people a day. all the baking from scratch and by lunches, the food is already a hit. “About 75 per cent of the staff are ing. From there, the students spent Known for his fresh, local and outsourcing tasks he can no longer foreign citizens. We received about another two weeks developing basic often organic choice in ingredients at do himself, like curing and smoking

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