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Editor-in-Chief BY LESLIE WILLIAMSON are some catapults in England burn moments," says Baxter. Shannon Martin that are capable of throwing a This is also the first time that editor@theprojector ca atapults are no longer projectile half a mile. a team has been composed of a thing of the past used Their half-scale model can several different departments. C only in the Middle Ages to throw a tennis ball roughly 70 Buhlin and Baxter both believe News Editor slay dragons or to crumble castle feet accurately at head level with that this has greatly helped them; Alana Pona walls. Thanks to the ingenu- enough speed that you would not that each department has brought news@theprojector ca ity of several students, Red River be able to catch it. One of the a different level of expertise with College will soon be home to unique features of the catapult them to help in the building of Winnipeg's newest (and possibly is that it uses a bow instead of a the final product. Entertainment Editor only) catapult. counter-weight. The reason for "We took the name because Ryan Hladun Carpentry and woodworking this, Buhlin explains, is that in it sounds cool," explains Buhlin. [email protected] student, Robert Baxter; civil/ order for a traditional counter- Malvoisin, or Bad Neighbour, was CAD students the nickname of the Layout/Photo Editor Chad Buhlin, catapult that King Trevor Kuna Steve Penner, and Louis of France used [email protected] Bill MacDonald; at the Siege of Acre to mechanical tech- destroy a large sec- nology student tion of the city wall. Layout/Photo Editor Rick Ainsley; and All participants Lindsay Winter wood products in the competi- [email protected] manufacturing tion receive a free and manufactur- copy of CWC's Span Advertising and Sales Manager ing engineering Book. As well, the Guy Lussier technologystudent first place team will gIussiergrrc.mb.ca Ryan Wiebe com- win $1500 and three prise the Malvoisin CWC manuals of Catapult Team. their choice. Second The team is trav- place receives $1000 eling to Ottawa Projector Interns PHOTO LINDSAY PAYETTE and one CWC man- on the weekend ual and third will get of Feb. 11 to compete with 18 weight to work, it had to be about $500 and one CWC manual of Editor-in-Chief Intern Editor-in-Chief Intern other teams from across Canada 70 pounds, which was the cata- choice. Jillian Brown Mike Uhrich in the 2005 Canadian Wood pult's entire allowable weight. He When the competition is over, Council (CWC) Engineering admits that the design the team the catapult becomes the property News Editor Intern News Editor Intern Wood Competition as a part of picked was one of the hardest, of the RRC Students' Association, Leslie Williamson Lindsay Payette the Wood Catapult Competition. but "if it's not hard, then what's who thus far has donated the Team Malvoisin's objective was the point in trying?" most amount of money towards Entertainment Editor Intern Entertainment Editor Intern to design and build a lightweight The catapult is to have iden- the project. RRC's civil technol- Jen Zoratti Alan MacKenzie catapult capable of accurately tical machined parts so that it ogy department, Canadian Tire, Layout/Photo Intern Layout/Photo Intern hitting a target at 20 metres with can be easily repaired during the and Lewis Instruments are also Grant Burr Justen Vogt a two pound ball. Three points competition, since the competi- major contributors to the proj- per hit will be awarded for doing tion is timed. ect. this. A 30 metre target will earn "During competition, just like One of the definite perks is that five points per hit, and 10 points in a Formula 1 competition, if a donation of $300 or more earns Contributing Writers and Photographers per hit for a 40 metre target. The something breaks, jump in, zip, you the right to play with the winning team is the first to reach zip, zip, done, " says Baxter. catapult. Paul Adair Sheri Lamb forty points, or have the most This is RRC's first time enter- Baxter says that this perk has Kyle. Bakx Denise Meilleur points after 30 minutes. ing the competition, and since generated a lot of interest. "It's a Stacy Cardigan Smith Nathan Nudalh Freestanding, the Malvoisin almost everyone on the team is weapon of mass destruction, 500 Doug Darling Darren Ridgley catapult will measure about 12 a first year student, it gives the years past its usefulness." Melanie Davidson Shawna Skrudland feet high, and when it's in the team a real underdog appeal, Team Malvoisin is already Pamela Fischer Carly Thompson middle of the throwing motion, says Baxter. planning for next year's competi- Cara Hill with the sling fully extended ver- Buhlin says that it is usually tion with what they have learned Trish Hogue tically, the catapult lengthens third and fourth year students this year. to become about 18 feet high. that take on projects this compli- "It's a bunch of guys with power The team is hoping to be able cated. "We had to push past what tools building a toy," says Baxter. to throw for 100 metres. Buhlin we have been taught in school." "How great is that?" explains that this is not necessar- "We've had some creative ily a huge distance because there moments, and some crash and

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Water war looming '04 Canadian newsmakers

BY CATARINA COSTA that governments may not have. BY COSANNA PRESTON surplus in the 2004 budget, where he pre- Also, "multilateral institutions such dicted it to be $5.5 billion. CTORIA (CUP) -- Considering as the World Bank and other regional EDMONTON (CUP) -- 1. Two years after But it hasn't been all scandal for the new 70 per cent of the Earth is cov- banks often make loans that are con- his initial arrest in the United States and PM. The U.S. has promised to reopen its Vered in water, you'd think there ditional to the markets of developing subsequent deportation to Syria, Canadian borders to Canadian beef. In addition, would be water for each and every one countries being opened up to competi- citizen Maher Arar continued to make Martin pledged he would not sign a docu- of us. tion," he said. This means that privati- headlines. ment that would lead to the weaponization However, the reality isn't quite so zation is a requirement for loans. Arar sued the American government, of space. crystal clear. Only 2.4 per cent is fresh The results are that in poor, rural seeking financial compensation and an 52.Some laughed and others grumbled in water. Factor in pollution, legal issues, areas, people are forced to choose admission of wrongdoing. Meanwhile, disgust, but Carolyn Parrish kept up with lack of appropriate technology and between paying for water or other Anne McLellan, federal public safety min- her anti-American antics this year until privatization, and that figure is further necessities such as education, medical ister, launched a public inquiry into the Prime Minister Paul Martin had no choice reduced. care and food. This is neither desirable Canadian government's possible assistance but to dismiss her from the Liberal caucus. Richard (Bricks) Mokolo spoke at nor economically sustainable. with Arar's deportation. It all started when Parrish was speak- Camosun College about the situation Multinational corporations, in their As a result, many reports regarding the ing with reporters on Canada's diplomacy in the community of Orange Farm, quest for short-term profit, are rethink- case were declassified but heavily censored regarding the invasion of Iraq. After most South Africa. The community's water ing "the wisdom of privatizing water and some reports had whole pages blacked of the cameras were turned off, she said, was privatized without its consent within developing countries," he said. out. Finally, in December, Arar accused the "Damn Americans . . . I hate those bas- through Johannesburg Water, owned by "Perhaps the best known example is Canadian government of censoring infor- tards." She later apologized but that was the French company Suez. This change the Bechtel Corp. in Bolivia which was mation that favored him. Lawyers for the only the beginning. She went on to call has come at the people's detriment. forced to withdraw in spite of the fact inquiry have vowed to go to the Federal her party's election campaign a "comedy of "Privatization is the new apartheid," they had the support of the national Court of Canada to get the blacked-out errors," and called the U.S.-led "coalition of said Mokolo. "Apartheid separated government," said Busch. material released. the willing" the "coalition of idiots." whites from blacks. Privatization sepa- The consumers that can't afford the 2. The infamous Conrad Black bore the The final hurrah, which resulted in her rates the rich from the poor." The South water and the fierce public opposition, brunt of scathing criticisms this year ancl firing, was her appearance on This Hour African community was told that priva- such as that organized by Bricks, spells was hit with lawsuits, counter-suits and Has 22 Minutes, where she stomped on a tization would help them to conserve a loss of profit -- forcing companies to accusations of fraud. George W. Bush doll and declared she had water and gain employment. turn elsewhere. His company, Hollinger Inc., was once no loyalty to the Liberal team. However, Orange Farm inhabit- As these trends in developed coun- the third-largest newspaper publisher in the 53.Canada lost one of its most verbose and ants were forced to pre-pay through tries increase, Canadians must ask world. But by the end of the year Black had patriotic icons last year with the death of water meters while economically sta- how they will be affected. According resigned as the chair of Hollinger and the Pierre Berton in November. ble communities didn't have to face to Busch, the benefits of privatization U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission According to CBC, Berton claimed he these same conditions, despite their are that multinationals can "make large had laid a civil fraud suit on Black and chief had 200,000 words in him per year, and he excessive water usage. The inability of cash infusions to upgrade infrastruc- operating officer David Radler for improp- certainly showed that. He was the author the Orange Farm people to afford and ture that governments are unwilling to erly diverting tens of millions of dollars of over 50 books and a journalist with an hence to access such a vital resource make." This could present the potential from Hollinger International. astounding record. At 21, he worked at the motivated Mokolo to form the Orange for efforts around environmental sus- 3. Paul Martin was elected Canada's prime Vancouver Sun as the youngest city editor Farm Water Crisis Committee and push tainability. However, these concerns minister on June 28, 2004, but Martin lost to work at a daily newspaper. He was also free water as a priority for the govern- take a back seat to profit, meaning the stronghold Jean Chretien once held, the managing editor of MacLean's magazine ment agenda. water resources might be jeopardized. managing to only grasp a minority govern- and hosted several shows for CBC. The situation at Orange Farm isn't Busch also points out disadvantages ment. One of Berton's last TV appearances was isolated. The story is the same through- include a loss of sovereign control over Since then, he has been embroiled in the on Rick Mercer's Monday Report, where he out the developing world. People end the resource and increased costs in the ongoing sponsorship scandal, which alleges instructed a young man on how to role a up resorting to theft and long distance long term. that over $100 million was illegitimately joint. Berton was 84 when he died of heart travel to get water from unsafe sources. Once water is privatized, it becomes spent on communications agencies during failure in Toronto on Nov. 30. For South Africa, the latter has led to a tradable good. In Canada, agreements Martin's time as finance minister. And now fatal incidents of cholera outbreaks in such as the North American Free Trade Martin's new finance minister has been CUP Alberta Bureau Chief provinces such as KwaZulu-Natal. Agreement encourage this and allow accused of underestimating the national This globally recurring dilemma has for companies to demand compensa- caused people to ask why governments tion should government limit water are allowing privatization when their extraction and trade. This own people can't afford it. means that a company in The reasons aren't so simple. Kelly Canada has the freedom Busch, a University of Victoria gradu- to trade off as much water rge A ppaa ate holding a Master of Arts degree in as it wants, often to other interdisciplinary studies and a mem- countries. Asia ber of the Council of Canadians, says usakie multinational., companies have the The Martlet (University arid ' resources to invest in infrastructure of Victoria) Tsunamis Mallet Looking To Kick-Start Your Career Or Just Find Some Part-Time Work? Thank-you to all

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lt% . k: OS I THE PROJECTOR I JANUARY 24, 2005 5 Ottawa calling RRC students picked for FAC program TUITION AND EDUCATION CREDIT BY LINDSAY PAYETTE letter to their school explaining why they deserved to be cho- CERTIFICATES hile most Red River sen for the trip. Each student College students will was evaluated on their inter- (12202A TAX RECEIPTS) Wbe confined within est or knowledge of foreign school parameters, two creative affairs, the ability to speak both communications students will English and French and their be hard at work in Ottawa. availability at the time of the Valerie Kowalski and Krista program. Three students from Simonson are two of 15 jour- each school were selected and nalism students from across were able to send their letters Canada who have been select- to a board of journalists from ed to participate in the sixth the Press Gallery. From those annual International Notebook applications, the judges select- program. ed 15 participants. International Notebook is an "I've always been interested For income tax purposes, T2202A tax reoeipts will be available through intensive program created by in traveling and exploring other Me@RRC on the College website (www,fic mb raj at the end of Februaryfor the Foreign Affairs Canada (FAC) cultures, and I don't think you 2004 calendar year and International Trade Canada can spend a lot of time in other (ITCan), aimed at building rela- countries without gaining an T2202A's are 2fily available cup-line at MeRC anc a tionships between foreign poli- no bor interest in foreign affairs. You out by the College. cy makers and potential foreign start to see the big picture more affairs reporters. clearly, and want a deeper The program, which takes understanding of it all," says You must have activated your College web account to enable you to access place from Jan. 30 to Feb. 6. Simonson. MeaRRC. If you require assistance accessing your Me ;RRC account o have in Ottawa, will include back- Kowalski reflects on her past questions about your T2202A, please contact one of the Colle 's Student ground briefings on topics such when asked why she applied Service Centres, P104, Princess Street Campus or 0101 p. Notre Dame Campus. as strategic communications for the opportunity. and human security. There will As a youth ambassador I had CASH$$ WOLSELEY Feb 15, Upstrs. Duplex, also be a question period at the opportunity to participate Need Cash? Premiere Financial offers 30% off priv, entr., 1 BR, den, sunrm, the House of Commons, and a in a Canadian citizenship cere- all loans for students and staff of Red River presentation of FAC and ITCan mony at Government House in kitchen, bath, appl. & prking incl., College. Money within the hour! policies. Victoria. That's when I realized $550/mth + hydro, 832-2052 "I'm looking forward to see- what it meant to be Canadian. Call 480-3333 today! ing foreign policy workers in I guess my interest in foreign action," says Simonson. affairs kind of developed from In order to be selected, appli- there." cants submitted a one-page Life is nice with ice for RRC instructor

BY PAUL ADAIR Pitt, who started out in the creation of center pieces for ce is in the eye of the behold- banquets. er. According to Pitt, ice carv- I For others, the word ice ing works the creative side stirs up visions of three moto- and the technical side of a cross bikers bursting through a person. massive wall of flames. "If you build it wrong, it That is the view of local chef falls down. You have to have and ice sculptor' Tom Pitt who, the technical skills but there along with his partner Larry is definitely an artistic side MacFarlane, recently entered an to it as well... the judges look ice sculpture of motocross bik- for both." ers into the invitational ICEART For carving the larger 2004 World Championship held pieces, blocks of ice have to in Lubeck, Germany. Their be stacked and be in perfect entry, aptly named, "Motocross," condition. placed 7th overall within a field "If there are any bubbles of over 15 international teams on them and you put pres- and 30 artists. sure on them, they'll just Pitt is a familiar face at Red pop off." River College, where he instructs Therefore, each block students in the culinary arts pro- is leveled off and carefully ting it back together is possible takes to create a piece, it has ing their hands at carving ice gram, giving back to the school placed before frozen together. but there'll still be a flaw in the the tendency to vanish along and creating ice sculpture, Pitt that helped to train him. It was Pitt says there are benefits ice." He adds "ice can be as hard with the cold. However, Pitt recommends that they attend as a chef that Pitt, who has been and challenges in using ice as a as a block of concrete but shat- says, "I have been carving long workshops organized by Krystal carving ice for over twenty years, medium for art, as opposed to a ters like glass." enough to know that something Dreams Ice Sculptures, a local received his introduction into substance like stone. Pitt explains that ice is, in will always come by and take its business owned by his sculpting the world of ice sculpting. "There are opportunities in essence, a temporal substance. place." partner, MacFarlane. "It's all part of our job," says ice... if there is a crack in it, put- No matter how many hours it If people are interested in try-

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CARE head calls Canada's matching aid plan 'mistake'

BY TVIHAN THOMAS aid arose from the matching plan. agencies and the government so t hat. The figure may grow as the audits of aid money could tie collected and AVVA ((:[ I - head of each aid agency are completed. then distributed to the most effective major Canadian aid agency, Watson did not say which ag genies in each region at the disaster has attacked the federal gov- cies would not be able to effectively Zone. ernment's decision to match tsunami use the millions received through the National Defence Minister Bill relief contributions made by, citizens, matching plan. Graham, who also sat on the panel, touting it as a short-term solution But Watson explained that only was quick to defend the matching that would become a long-term prob- a few aid agencies were working in plan, saying it was carefully designed lem. some of the most devastated regions by CIDA. John Watson, president and Et; before the disaster. These agencies, "There certainly was a real effort on or CARE Canada, was critical of the Watson said, are best able to provide behalf of CIDA officials ... to ensure government's response to the devas- immediate aid and to ensure long that the agencies that were getting tation in Asia and Africa during a Ian. term rebuilding, but that the match- the matching grants were those that 18 public forum in Ottawa hosted by ing plan did not include some of would be capable of delivering in the the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. them. region." Watson said agencies that bene- For example, Watson said Save But the defensive lob provoked fited front the matching plan might the Children was one of the only aid more criticism from Watson, this time not be in the hest position to pro- agencies working in smile regions of aimed at what he said is bureaucratic vide aid in the hardest-hit areas. The Indonesia before the tsunami flat- fat that needs to be trimmed within pan encouraged private donations tened entire villages. But he said Save the development agency. Watson said to agencies hike the Red Cross, CARE the Children has received "almost no e has n in the aid busittass far and UNICEF by matching each dollar resources as a result of this matching 0 years >d over that time CID has donated with government money for grant program and that is a serious grow into a pro\ i I eolith potat& two weeks following the disaster. problem." "I have seen CIDA go frmn one "I think it is basically a mistake The result is aid money being of the leading donors to one of the the way it has been done because poured into a quick-fix solution that ost bureaucratic, red tape-clogged the matching grants indicate which does not provide efficiently for long- donors you can imagine," Watson agencies are good at raising funds, term reconstruction in the region, said. "We have a serious of aid not which agencies are actually doing Watson said. 44L‘iln this country. the operations over seas," Watson "These are the kinds of details Graham conceded in a intervi said. "Now we have a real problem you need to get into. Otherwise your after the lorum that Canada is ways trying to get the money from where short-term solution will end up being looking for ways to streamline its aid it is to where it should be in terms of a long-term problem, and I am afraid response. But he also defended the making a difference." that is the situation we are facing bureaucracy at ( :11)A, The Canadian International right now," Watson said. "Even large organizations like the Development Agency reports that Watson called for better organiza- Red Cross, have their bureaucracy about $200 million in government tion and co-operation amongst aid because that is what is necessary to

Massive loss of I have been avoided, say experts

BY ROBERT KOTYK a warning system almost all that loss ii am early enough to evacuate of life would have been avoided." affected areas. IAT NNIPEG (CUP) Earthquake-driven waves initially Meanwhile, a massive relief effort Thousands of lives might pounded the region Dec. 26, caus- continues in the region and, with have been saved in the ing incalculable destruction in Asian som sources putting the death toll Asian tsunami disaster if a proper and African countries bordering the at over 1.50,000, the situation remains warning system had been in place, Indian Ocean. Three-quarters of the dire. says a tsunami expert and occa- victims lived in Indonesia, the coun- Governments have now pledged sional instructor at the University of try hardest hit by the 9.0-Richter- more than $2 billion in aid for relief, Manitoba. scale earthquake. and Prime Minister Paul Martin "For the Pacific Ocean, absolutely Marty asserted the establishment announced Jan 2 Canada's donation everything is fine. We have warning of a collaborative network in the would be upped to $80 million. systems," said Tad Murry, who wrote region, with participation from all Canadian citizens also continue to numerous articles about tsunamis Indian Ocean countries, is necessary privately pledge financial assistance throughout his 40 years of research -- similar to the system already in for tsunami relief, with more than $25 on the subject. For the "Indian Ocean, place for the Pacific Ocean. million in donations already com- there is neither research nor . . . any Ocean-bottom seismographic mitted. warning system." monitors and computer-generated Jamie Hamelin, spokesperson for Murty blames the absence of tsu- models, he said, need to be employed the Red Cross in Manitoba, said the nami detection partly on a lack of in order to predict the onset of a tsu- organization has been receiving a initiative from the affected countries' nami. steady amount of contributions from governments, noting they are more "Based on the magnitude of the citizens and corporations. likely to devote resources to more earthquake, they will know whether "It's been a tremendous response," regularly occurring types of natural a significant tsunami will be gener- he said. "The word we're using right disasters. ated," he said. now across the Red Cross right now is "Warning systems concentrate on On Jan. 3, Indonesian President 'unprecedented. — gs that are more frequent," he Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono prom- Manitoba's Red Cross staff has been said. "Cyclones, floods - these things ised to establish a warning system working around the clock and has are much more common.... If we had that would alert officials ol an oncom- established a call centre in its offices

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RRC raises funds for relief after tsunami disaster

ICY Dota; 1)ARIING the students," said Mariani. Tickets will be $10. As of Jan. 11, Canadians have donated at least any organizations in Winnipeg have $137 million dollars, which the Canadian gov- assembled to make their contribution ernment will match, along with the $425 million Mto the ter ible tsunami destruction in it already committed. A'.i7, and Red River College was no different. "The response warrants the need," said Jamie Since early January, tile Princess Street lamelin, head of public affairs for the Red Cross and Notre Dame campuses received donations in Winnipeg. "The reaction and the speed of the for ,the Canadian Red Cross. Donations ceased donations were quite stellar." On Jan. 17. From Winnipeg, the Red Cross sent out five "I think it's safe t: I say that we reached over shipments of goods to Asia, ‘vhich included 54,000 from students, staff and their families," sachets that can purify up to two million litres said Lauren Phillips, from RRC's diversity and of water, building supplies and tools, and medi- immigrant student support. cines for treating diseases such as malaria and Phillips and the support office set up a booth cholera. accompanied with photographs to attract dona- Hamelin said the Red Cross has delegates all tions at the Notre Dame campus. over the world, many of whom are doctors and Money was also collected at the Students' nurses, volunteering purely on a humanitarian Association offices at both campuses, and the basis. Ox and Mercantile saires. "They'll put tragedy aside," Hamelin said, "I didn't expect the donations to be so big" referring to the volunteers who persist despite said Phillips. Contributions ranged anywhere losing their homes and families. "There's an from $1 to $800, with several donations of $100. incredible sense of not just coping but caring for Phillips felt the success of the college's relief other people." effort was due to the convenience of donating at Lai ne Cringan is one o (thousands of Canadians the two schools instead of going directly to the who stayed to help in the Asian countries that Red Cross. now face death tolls collectively of over 150,000. RRC President, Jeff Zabudsky, agreed. Cringan has lived in Au Nang, Thailand for two "It makes it easier to make the donation," said years as an English teacher. Au Nang, along with Zabudsky, who credited the initiative to the stu- Phuket and Kral): were among the worst hit dents and other internal organizations. "I feel areas in Thailand. that as a college, it is critically important to get Cringan was hit by the initial tsunami waves involved," hut luckily she only suffered a sore back, unlike The diversity and in inigrant scud: ;it support many friends who were injured much worse or approached Zabudsky on the first day ofthe new killed. semester to do something for relief efforts right "I'm doing much better, still in shock, but back away. Ile said the Red Cross was eager to join to work, so I'm kind of forced to get on with my with the college. life," said the University of Winnipeg graduate. "I'm most pleased about the grassroots origin Aside from her job, Cringan and her boyfriend of this," Zabudsky said proudly. 'Am I happy? I'm Lho are working for the Red Cross on weekends very happy." sorting clothes and trying to collect donations. Although the donation booths have closed, "There are times that you just want to give up, students can still donate their time and money. but 1 can't. I wasn't raised that way." Students at the Princess Street campus have joined with the Red Cross to put on a concert at the King's 1-lead Pub with entertainment and free food on Jan. 27. Ryan Maria ,i e=iclent, said the Notre Dame camp a', ..a. ac putting on a wrestling match on l'ab 5 fang with Ring Masters Entertainmee e All proceeds will go to the Red Cross. "It's not only for a good cause, but it's a great way to bring another form of entertainment to

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8 feature Task force to encourage healthier lifestyles

BY LINDSAY PAYETTE AND to hear from as many Manitobans According to an October news efits of a healthy lifestyle for chil- munity leaders and other con- LESLIE WILLIAMSON as possible about the ways we release, the force will explore dren and adolescents include cerned citizens and tap into their can develop healthy living prac- barriers that keep children from increased energy, fewer illnesses valuable ideas and expertise," he Healthy Kids, Healthy tices among our kids as and improved perfor- said Oswald in a news release Futures Task Force will they grow into their adult mance in school. issued in August. Tbegin meeting with lives," Oswald said in a The task force will visit John Patrician, principal at Manitobans to find a way to Dec. 6 news release. We have a moral responsi- various Manitoba com- Darwin School, says that his make adolescents and children The task force was cre- munities in order to hear school already maxes out their live healthier lifestyles. ated by Premier Gary Doer bility to give the kids knowl- from as many people as physical education time. According to the Manitoba in Aug. 2004 in hopes of edge of the healthier choices possible. They are try- "We have a moral responsibil- government website, the rate raising awareness sur- ing to determine how to ity to give the kids knowledge of of overweight or obesity among rounding children's that are out there. best keep Manitoba chil- the healthier choices that are out children and youth has nearly health. It is chaired by dren and youth healthy there." tripled over the past 20 years. Healthy Living Minister 1, and active. Public meet- The task force is expected Being overweight or obese is Theresa Oswald and -JOHN PATRICIAN ings, visits to schools and to present their report to the a significant risk factor closely includes six members a youth forum are being Manitoba Legislature in spring connected with a wide variety of of the Manitoba Legislative living health styles and provide held to hear from the public. 2005. health problems. Assembly from throughout the ways to improve the health and "We also want to engage their "The all-party task force wants province. wellness of children. The ben- parents, coaches, teachers, corn- Show some heart this February

BY BROOK JONES heart warming game. healthy and physical activity." Stroke will launch its first capital 15th annual Gold Heart cam- The Heart and Stroke Come Feb. 1, 8,000 Manitobans campaign at the Inn at the Forks paign during Heart Month. The he month of February Foundation is an organization will hit the streets canvassing for entitled Campaign of Caring. Gold Heart campaign is the sin- has been dedicated as leading the way towards greater Heart and Stroke. This year, vol- Three well-known Manitobans gle largest fundraising project for THeart Month in Canada. understanding of the root cause unteers hope to raise $375,000 will act as the campaign cabinet. Variety and Manitoba leads the Manitoba's political leaders of heart disease and strokes in during the month-long cam- Evelyn Hart will serve as cam- way with most gold hearts sold will play together in the second Canada. It's a community orient- paign. paign chair while Gary Filmon on a per-capita basis. annual street hockey game, the ed organization that functions on This year, Heart and Stroke and Bob Irving will both serve Variety's executive assistant, official launch of Heart Month. a provincial and national level. Foundation is introducing a fic- as vice-chairs. Gifts to the Jeanie Dubberley, says Valentine's Premier GaryDoer, Liberal lead- Theresa Duma, major gifts tional character named George. Campaign of Caring will support Day is just another name for Gold er Jon Gerrard and Conservative manager for Heart and Stroke, George is to help create interest cardiovascular research. Heart Day in Manitoba. leader Stuart Murray will play says Heart Month creates aware- in the door-to-door campaign Variety Club of Manitoba, an "We're the leader of the pack together while Joe Aiello from ness in the community. while looking for his 'sweet- organization that raises money as Manitobans have embraced Winnipeg's classic rock station, "Heart Month emphasizes heart.' for disabled and disadvantaged the sale of Gold Hearts whole 92 CITI FM acts as referee for the the importance of being heart On Valentine's Day Heart and children, will be celebrating their heartedly."

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THE PROJECTOR I JANUARY 24, 2005 opinion‘_, 9 Why I fear Winnipeg Transit Back

BY MELANIE DAVIDSON by making a list of why taking the bus Horton's for a tasty doughnut. sucks. Reason #3-The ever-increasing fare. think it all began with rapid tran- Reason #1-Waiting for the bus in -40 To me, it feels like the fare increases sit; two simple words that bom- weather and never being sure of what every month. Just when I get used barded every form of major media to bringing the right change, an in Winnipeg for months. If I had increase has been approved and After a while I just started making a to pinpoint when my dislike for the I'm left scouring the hallway floors Winnipeg Transit system began it list of all the things I disliked about hoping to find spare change. would be when the buzz of rapid tran- Reason #4- The smelly people. the bus and begged my dad or boy- sit began. I mean, I really didn't care Now granted, I am terrified of either way. Whether the city would friend to drive me to school every- becoming one of these people KYLE BAKX agree to fund the project or not, I was and I probably judge them more day. COLUMNIST just sick to death of the whole topic. harshly than I should. Then again, After a while I just started making a whether it's too much perfume, anitoba is one of numerous prov- list of all the things I disliked about the cigarette odor, B.O. or just plain time it is actually going to show up. inces in Canada that are throwing bus and begged my dad or boyfriend nastiness, it has to stop. I mean a per- Reason #2-The time factor. Taking around the idea of banning junk to drive me to school everyday. I know son could die from holding their breath M the bus takes up so much of one's day what you must be thinking 'Poor prin- food in schools in an effort to lower the num- and when you're a student you need for a 45 minute bus ride. cess, too good to ride the bus.' ber of obese children and adolescents. all the time you can get. If I drive to Sadly, I know that I still have to ride Feel free to judge, but just think about A short while ago, New Brunswick school, it takes me probably 20 minutes the bus everyday and experience these all the terrible experiences you've had announced they were banning junk food in because I can go at my own speed and things over and over again. on the bus and tell me that you haven't all schools, but is still working on the difficult take little short cuts. Taking the bus tried to avoid taking it at one time or task of compiling a list of what is and is not takes 45 minutes, at least, and an hour another. junk food. if the bus driver decides to stop at Tim I validate my diva-like behaviour Opposed to the banning of junk food are student council groups which usually receive the large majority of their revenues from vending machines. With a junk food ban, those revenues could severely dwindle, if not completely erase. Vending machine and can- By Jillian Brown teen profits could generate up to $15,000 for student councils in large urban schools. Manitoba is considering replacing its dated, two-piece In British Columbia, the Green Party looked licence with the one-piece, credit card-style licence already outside of just schools and tried to introduce used by most provinces. The Projector asks: Do you like the a province-wide junk food tax. Nineteen idea of a one-piece licence? states and cities already have a junk food tax in the US. It is reported that Minnesota gen- erates $40 million annually through a 6.5% tax on junk food. Jennifer Chase A junk food tax could be a smart idea for Business administration provinces in Canada that are constantly look- "I think it's just more convenient. Everything is ing for more health care funding. The tax is just all together - it'll just take up less room." meant to decrease the amount of junk food S consumed and simultaneously decrease the amount of people who are obese. The fewer amounts of obese people should mean less health care costs. The money that is earned Lydia Sawatzky from the tax could then be put towards health Diploma nursing accelerated P care. "I think it's a great idea. It's less that you have But if the problem being focused on by to carry in your wallet. Less paperwork, less provinces is the rate of obese children, the money. It's great." culprit of the problem needs to be discov- ered. People point fingers at parents, who should have better parenting skills and teach E their children to eat properly and be more active. People blame fast food restaurants for Ashleigh [Easy serving unhealthy foods. Sometimes, people Business administration even blame the children themselves for not "I think it's a good thing. I think that it helps us making the right choices when eating and keep up to the levels of all the other provinces and not exercising enough. what they're doing in the States." The source could be parents, fast food restaurants, the children or even a combina- tion of the three. However, a recent report published in Kristin Buhler Pediatrics points a finger at the Graphic design tube. That's right, the television, which has sometimes become the babysitter when a "I'm for it. I think it's nicer. It's one piece versus parent needs some time to themselves. The two. My friend lives in Calgary and she has one. study suggests that the more television that It's way less of a hassle, and I always forget to children watch, the less exercise they get. renew mine It's more money, but less often." Furthermore, the children that stare at the television more also eat less fruits and veg- etables because the kids would rather choose Neil Fitzpatrick the junk food that is advertised on TV. The Electric engineering more TV they watch, the more they crave. "It'll just be easier to have a one piece. It's just a So don't penalize the student council lot simpler and has a lot of benefits. 'The way we groups, which put enjoyment and excitement have it right now is old-fashioned." into school kids' lives. Instead, get the chil- dren away from the television with exercise. Whether a province increases the amount of Dana Bernier minimum physical education in schools or Business administration provides more sports and activity opportuni- "I think the one-piece licence is a good idea. It's ties, kids need to exercise more. Sports offer much more convenient. I think it's going to save a children the chance to socialize, be active lot of time in line for renewal and picture retakes." and give them a better appreciation of their body image.

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young au en Theatre Review: George and Martha MYTP Jan. 14 - 23, 2005

BY STACY CARDIGAN SMITH

saw two dancing purple hippos...and this time it I wasn't a result of spicy wings chased with draft beer and a shot of heroin. Rather, I took in the Jan. 14 showing of the new children's play George and Martha at the Manitoba Theatre for Young People, where I found myself surrounded by approximately 250 children of all ages. Based on James Marshall's series of children's books, the Igor Stravinsky. play combines actors, live The puppets, designed by is later music, and puppets to delight Winnipegger Shawn Kettner, are forced to redeem himself. the senses of those in atten- a feat on their own. Standing There is also a sexual tension Theatre Review: Mu Abo Nothing dance. The show, like the atten- at nearly a meter tall, they look between the hippos that I would tion span of the audience, runs identical to their cartoon coun- not have expected to see in a MTC out at about an hour. terparts and go through a series children's play. Jan. 6-29, 2005 Named after the characters of costume changes which keep However, the majority of the in Albert Albee's Who's Afraid of the audience laughing. messages the tale has to offer BY CARA HILL role as the marriage-hating, Virginia Woolf?, the show follows Martha sports a pair of fancy are quite positive. Amongst quick-witted Benedick, and our hippo friends George and red and white panties and a other things, the play teaches omance, marriage, commanded the audience's Martha as they go about their variety of paisley patterned children many important val- and family loyalty. attention in every scene. busybody lives, managing to skirts, while George has an ues and life lessons, including RBetrayal, intrigue, The chemistry between entangle themselves in a series assortment of matching hats the importance of doing things and insult. Villains, heroes Wentworth and McKenna of entertaining predicaments. and ties that would make Don you enjoy. This is demonstrated and fools. It just wouldn't be sizzled as their characters The play is hosted by another Cherry drool. when George tells Martha, "If Shakespeare without all of verbally battled their way meddling couple, Betty and One thing that is somewhat you love what you do, you'll be these. into love, and, surprisingly, Bob, played by Linda A. Carson concerning is the dated nature very good at it, too." The Bard's ever-popular given their former disdain for and Terry Judd. Betty and Bob of the play. Marshall first began Although it would have been comedy, Much Ado About both the institution and each act not only as the puppeteers, writing George and Martha in nice to see a more modern and Nothing, on stage now at the other, marriage. but also as the link between the 1971, and the old-fashioned politically correct version of the Manitoba Theatre Centre Although director Miles real and imagined world, in turn nature of the characters is often play, the children's enjoyment of from Jan. 6-29, is a story of Potter took some minor lib- allowing for greater audience quite evident. George and Martha is undeni- the trials and tribulations erties with the play, setting participation. In fact, I was at times shocked able, which makes it a fun expe- of young lovers Hero and it in the mid-19 century, for Music is supplied by Zoltan at the male and female gender rience for the entire family. Claudio, played by MTC instance, the changes were Kalman, who plays both stereotypes. More often than I was even excited to see walk- newcomers Tova Smith and negligible in the face of the the clarinet and saxophone not, George makes a vital error ing and talking hippos, especial- Darren Keay. As the plot fantastic costumes, decep- throughout the show. The tunes in judgment that upsets Martha, ly since this time I won't wake up unfolds, the young couple tively simple set, and stellar vary greatly and include works such as telling her that her with a blaring hangover. becomes engaged, suffers performances of the cast. by Artie Shaw, Errol Garner and gardening skills stink, and he through the evil machina- Steven Sutcliffe, as the tions of the bitter Don John, notorious Don John, played and then triumphs in the end his role to perfection, effec- with their happily-ever-after tively capturing the sullen marriage. resentment and pernicious New This is the story expected glee of the character in all to dominate over other sub- his villainy. Ric Reid, as Don , plots in the complex, multi- Pedro, and Jerry Franken, as character play, but during Leonato, were also captivating opening night it became in their roles as the older, but Clothing startlingly clear that the not necessarily wiser, gentle- troubles faced by Hero and man who help to orchestrate Claudio were completely the events of the play. overshadowed by the scene- The weakest performances, stealing duo of Beatrice and unfortunately, were those Has Arrived hf Benedick, played by MTC of Smith and Keay as Hero vet Seanna McKenna, and and Claudio. While both Shakespearean actor extraor- are accomplished actors in dinaire Scott Wentworth. their own right, they come McKenna, in her first MTC across as uncomfortable in Show Your Student Card role since 2000's Blanche in A their roles as the young lov- Streetcar Named Desire, was ers. Smith turned Hero into positively riveting as Beatrice, a vacuous 19th century valley & Save 10% Hero's sharp-tongued cousin, girl, while Keay's Claudio was whose main occupation is the unconvincing and unnatural. verbal bashing of self-pro- Regardless, MTC's first pro- claimed bachelor, Benedick. duction of 2005 is undoubted- McKenna managed the role ly well-worth the ticket price. with almost perfect comic McKenna and Wentworth are timing, giving the lines and by far the star attractions and the character a new life of can't be missed, as they will their own. keep you laughing through- Likewise, Wentworth, in his out the two and a half hour first onstage appearance at performance. MTC, was also hilarious in his

12 the THE PROJECTOR I JANUARY 24, 2005 Dinner theatre celebrates 'Friends' Festival

BY CARLY THOMPSON learn our names and tell us a bit almost a religious experience tions while throwing in their honours about himself, he proceeded to for me. It was tremendous. character quips. Phoebe even ft the weeks of depres- clear the empty spot at our table But not as tremendous as the threw in a burst of Smelly Cat. sion and heartbreak I by throwing all of the plates and shock I felt when fifteen sec- It was just like sitting in front French Andured after the final cutlery down his shirt. onds into the opening scene in of the TV on Thursday night all episode of Friends last May, it I could feel my bladder weak- the play, Monica and Chandler over again. was only natural that I jump ening from excitement when broke into song. Complete with The acting was phenomenal. playwright at the chance to see "The Phoebe brought us drinks. choreography. Friends, The To be able to successfully imi- Best of Friends" on Jan. 7 at I swooned when Joey threw Musical? tate characters that practically Celebrations Dinner Theatre. a "How you doin'?" my way. However, the idea grew on everyone is familiar with, with- The entire theatre was Waitors and waitresses created me, maybe because it was all out over doing it, is something decorated as The Central Pork, miniature dramas everywhere 80s music, or maybe because all that I thought to be impos- which turned out to be Monica they went. Madame Bling was of the singers were so talented. sible. But the Celebrations cast and Chandler's joint restaurant my personal favorite: 'a man Phoebe (Lisa DeWitt) stole the achieved it - and made it look venture in the play. Our meals dressed in a flowing pink dress show vocally, ,hitting each note effortless. were Friends-themed as well: and white go-go wig, who con- with strength and her unique As an experience, Celebrations BY TRISH HOGUE Ross's Rum Punch, Chandler's stantly referred to the custom- style. is one of those feel-fuzzy-inside Chicken, and Gellar's Greens to ers at his table as his peeps in a Aside from the musical com- kind of places. I feel even fuzzi- he Manitoba Theatre name a few. drunken slur. ponents, the plot of the play er when I evaluate the cost: $48 Centre is holding its After ordering Ross's cock- Everyone at my table ordered was predictable: Rachel and bought my four course meal, Tfifth annual Master tail, we received a broccoli and Bling's Beef, which was prime Ross question their relationship constant entertainment and Playwright Festival, and this cheese soup and a caesar salad. rib, carrots and potatoes. The and almost break up; Chandler admission to a three act play. year's featured playwright is Although I'm sure they were carrots were raw, the beef was and Monica nearly split when If The Best of Friends is on par Michel Tremblay. delicious, all I remember from a bit fatty, and the potatoes Richard (Monica's wealthy ex) with the caliber of entertain- TremblayFest is the first fes- those courses is our server, were mediocre, but it was tasty shows up unexpectedly and ment that Celebrations offers, tival ever to honor the life and Chip, an ex-convict, turned nonetheless and impressive in threatens to buy their restau- then it is fair to assume that it work of the Quebecois play- UPS man with a surfer accent. presentation. Eating dessert, a rant. All the while, Joey and offers top-notch entertainment wright. In fact, this is the first After sitting down with us to caramel-pecan cheesecake, was Phoebe try to help the situa- on a regular basis. time in the festival's four-year history that a Canadian has been honored, and Tremblay H4X40.7L • • himself will be attending the event. cd I upports and TremblayFest starts on Jan. 20, and runs until Feb. 20. TIC Theatre lovers can immerse themselves in Tremblay's Notre e F209 and Princen.P407 remarkable -body of work through stage performances in both English and French, as RoyaBanff Native well as radio plays, films, and Students Awards bilingual lectures. Friday January 21„ Two Island Teadtin „ a Some of Tremblay's most Program January 31 inspiring works wilL be per- rural to urban environment transition teaching formed during the festival, with Jules Lavallee at noon in F209. For Applications drop by including Hosanna, For the Wed day January 26th, 12-1, Full Moon Pleasure of Seeing Her Again, Teachings with Mae Louise Campbell.. F209 at Notre Dame Albertine in Five Times, and Frklay January 27th, 12-1, Introduction to the campu Forever Yours, Marie-Lou. Rhonda Klippens Performances are taking place cine Wheel with Jules Lavallee, Princess at various venues around t P107 Aboriginal Student Winnipeg including the MTC iy Jan rl en's Support Representative Warehouse, Gas Station rig Ord. at 63241131 Notre Theatre, Colin Jackson Studio p in P1037 atPrinoels Dame campus and Cinematheque. campus., A festival pass is $59, and • Tuesday Feb 11 Pow woate meeting at noon. Princess Stout campus gives admission to all the ► at 9494402. plays in the festival. In addi- • Wed ay F ary 2, Smudge, the purpose tion, the MTC joined forces and meaning and the Seven natural Gifts with with the Centara Corporation Jules Lavallee at noon in F209. International New Music Tuesday Febniary ath, 12-1, Aboriginal Festival to offer the Fest Test Women's Drumming arde With Mae Louise Pass. For $39, the joint pass includes two TremblayFest Campbell M F209. plays and two New Music Feb 21-23, Craft lunch hours with Mae Louise Festival concerts. Ca Tremblay was a revolution- Are you an 1ggraduate in 2005 at RRC? ode rts in need, ary playwright in Quebec in the late 1960s, and since uty if you plan Aant 5 at the then he has continued to Uadson be a dominant figure in the Quebec and Canadian theatre lant scene. His work has been praised in Canada, the United States, most of Europe, Japan, and Brazil. He is known for OM Eiders Residence, his originality, style, and the Notre vision in which he portrays the at Da in F209. world, and is considered one of the most significant writers of our time. Abori ig Centre Coordinator. Sara Mc Tremblay's work now vcsr-Prouty co rdingtes events and includes 24 plays, three musi- activities at both campuses all 632-2106 for information, cal comedies, 12 novels, one collection of tales, four col- C k r ebsite for more events and information at lections of short scripts, and orice t seven film scripts. THE PROJECTOR I JANUARY 24,2005 13 King's Head hosts RRC tsunami relief benefit Now students are putting on an event that Tickets are $7 in going to fundraise the people would attend and advance or $8 at the only way they know how: that would make money for door and are available by drinking at the King's our cause." through any of the orga- Head. Hogue says there will be nizers and the Princess RRC students will be a silent auction at the pub Street SA office. The King's chugging for charity and with items from businesses Head will be supplying doing shooters for shelter around the city. free food and will pos- BY DOUG DARLING on Jan. 27 at the downtown No one will have to stare sibly donate more money King Street pub for a tsunami at a wall (unless they really if there is a big enough f you missed the chance relief concert. All proceeds want to) as entertainment turn out. to donate to the Red will go to the Canadian Red will be provided with the Join in the comradery I Cross for tsunami relief, Cross. comedy of ImproVision and and be philanthropic for with the help of some Red "We decided to put this the sultry sounds of the the millions that don't River College students, you event on because it is a cause Velvet Lounge. have what we take for are getting another chance. we all felt strongly about," "There's something that granted. Charity warms the velvet lounge The amount of world said Trish Hogue, one of feels so good when people the soul... or maybe that's altruism resulting from the the four student organizers come together like this," just the beer. tragic Indian Ocean disaster along with Jill Sexsmith, Alan said Jeremy Williams, guitar has shone some light during MacKenzie and Cara Hill. player for Velvet Lounge. a very dark time and restored "And now we feel confi- "Plus, people will get to see some faith in humankind. dent that we are capable of my new moustache." New music fest Here s your opportunity promises revolution to save lives. BY CARLY THOMPSON Life Rituals. It promises to be a diverse and enlightening experience. "It's a new music revolution!" describes Pre-concert discussion groups begin Red River College the theme and events of the Winnipeg on Jan. 31 and run until Feb. 4 at the In Symphony Orchestra's 2005 International Partners deli at City Hall. Lectures by music New Music Festival. industry leaders begin at 5:45 p.m. and end ilood Doi € There are seven concerts to be high- at 6:15 p.m. Cafeteria services will also be lighted at this year's festival. The first, Rite available. of Winter, kicks off at 7 p.m. on Jan. 29 at the To attend, tickets must be purchased Centennial Concert Hall, featuring pieces at the WSO Box office (949-3999), the 11:30am-3:30 pm by Anders Hillborg, Leonid Desyatnikov University of Manitoba School of Music and Petet Paul Kaproski's Behind the Iron or at any TicketMaster outlet. There is no Curtain, a world premiere performance assigned seating except at the first concert. Thursday, Februw about the composer's harsh experiences Ticket prices range from $14-$46 per con- in Poland. cert, but festival passes are available for $66 Along with Kaproski's piece, there will be for adults and $56 for a student pass. 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0 111 4-1 0 0 0 Eat in or Take our CD 943-9010 • 85 Princess St 0 L cL THE PROJECTOR I JANUARY 24, 2005 '° sports Final four vie for super bowl BY SHERI LAMB way to lose in the playoffs. The New York Jets used overtime and the foot of their ne of my favourite things to do kicker to earn a trip to Steelers County, on a frigid Sunday in January is where luck would run out. Super rookie 0 curl up in front of the television quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has still and enjoy an afternoon of football. It's never lost a game in the NFL, despite an exciting time of year in the NFL as the showing his inexperience in his first pretenders have vanished and 12 teams playoff action. Jets kicker Doug Brien, race towards the glory of a Super Bowl the hero only a week earlier, ended up appearance. the goat in Pittsburgh missing on two During the first weekend of the play- late field goals, allowing the Steelers to Moss offs, or Wild Card weekend, fans of the rob the Jets of moving on to the AFC game were treated to a dramatic over- championship game with an overtime time where a coach blew a big game, the field goal of their own. stir underdog triumphed, and one of the best Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings players in the league gave a flawless per- shocked everyone by playing well defen- formance. Not to mention a little moon- sively, intercepting future Hall of Fame ing thrown in for good measure. quarterback Brett Favre four times on The hapless Seattle Seahawks were their way to winning a cold whether the first team eliminated from this year's game at Lambeau Field. The main talk playoffs, losing their third straight game after the game however, wasn't the to division rival St. Louis Rams this Vikings win - it was Randy Moss' touch- Vikings. To celebrate he season. The big off-season questions down celebration, where he mocked BY SHERI IAMB for the Seahawks will be whether Mike mooning the Green Bay fans. the goalpost and mocked m andy Moss has dazzled fans with Green Bay fans. Fox Sports play- Holmgren returns as head coach next After becoming the first two 8-8 teams -p°lad his ability to outrun defenders year. If Holmgren returns, will running to qualify for the playoffs and win, both announcer Joe Buck immediately called and score game-breaking touch- back Shaun Alexander want to play for the Rams and Vikings fell to the top two R it a disgusting act. Buck works for the downs ever since his rookie season with him after his tirade about losing the NFL teams in the NFC, the Atlanta Falcons same network responsible for such the Minnesota Vikings. He's also man- season rushing title by one-yard? and Philadelphia Eagles, respectively. gems as Temptation Island and Who's aged to tick off the NFL's head honchos, After showing why he was the MVP of The top four teams in football this My Daddy? Was Moss' fake mooning many fans, and even some teammates really worse than those programs? the league this year in a humiliating loss season are left to battle it out for a trip to with his immature antics, both on and for the Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Jacksonville on Feb. 5. Who will earn their The issue isn't whether Moss behaved off the field. Colts quarterback, Peyton Manning once plane tickets? inappropriately or not, after all when Since 2005 began, Moss has been again allowed the ghosts of the past to Everyone overlooked the Patriots in you hear the history to Moss' backside brewing up heaps of headlines with haunt him in the AFC conference cham- favor of the Colts and Steelers, but look antics, it puts things in a different per- his attention-getting, selfish behaviour. pionship versus the defending Super for Tom Brady to continue his post-sea- spective. Several people, including Tony During the Vikings final game of the Bowl champion, New England Patriots. son dominance with his third Super Bowl Dungy, head coach of the Indianapolis regular season, Moss walked off the After shockingly winning their divi- championship in the last four years. It'll Colts, pointed out Green Bay fans treat field when, conceivably, the Vikings sion after years of sub-par seasons, the be Patriots 24, Eagles 17. the visiting team's bus to a moon's San Diego Chargers once again found a could have had a chance to tie or win view of their own after games. Right the game. His teammates were angry, or wrong, knowing the history shines a the media was aghast, but despite whole new light on Moss' display. the loss and Moss' walking away, the The mooning incident was blown Vikings made the playoffs. This gave way out of proportion. What's more the media a whole week to write and disconcerting, is Moss' walking off the talk about how the team was in turmoil, field back in Washington. Football is a thanks to Moss' antics. game where everyone wins and loses In a surprising twist, all of the atten- together; Moss' behaviour showed that tion Moss' walk-out received brought he doesn't consider himself part of the the underachieving Vikings together team. for their game against rival Green Bay, Still, if his teammates accept an apol- and it was the Packers and their all-star ogy and are willing to forgive him for quarterback who were in chaos after walking away from the field of play, the game. Still despite an impressive the rest of the world should drop the performance, especially by the much- matter. As for Moss' showboating to the maligned Vikings defense, Moss man- Green Bay fans, I expect they'll have a aged to grab all the headlines once special greeting for Moss next season as again. the Vikings bus pulls away. Moss caught his second touchdown Moss may act like a boob on and off pass of the game late in the fourth the field, but at least he doesn't bare his quarter to cement the win for the assets to impressionable young fans.

BY MIKE UHRICH ago, but Winnipeg still turned and I have to say, it didn't really should be left up for trained staff main event from the much antic- out to support an organization impress me. Luckily, the show members. ipated Shawn Michaels vs. Ric he last time that World that has suffered from fledgling put on by the WWE did impress Fans saw all their favorites Flair, to a tag team watch featur- Wrestling Entertainment house show business over the me (for the most part). from the Raw roster, and even ing Michaels teaming with Randy Tbrought its live show to past few years. Fitness guru Simon Dean saw a surprise title change when Orton vs. Flair and Batista. Winnipeg was in grand fash- For those who aren't in the opened up the show by insulting La Resistance regained the tag As much as I missed seeing ion. In July of 2004, the WWE know, a house show is a non- the winner of the $250,000 Raw eam championships in a match arguably the greatest wrestler of brought their flagship television televised event. This is where Diva Search Christy Hemme. In against William Regal and his the nineties in Michaels, battle shows, Raw and Smackdown, to the wrestlers get the majority true WWE fashion, she got the surprise partner Coach, filling in arguably the greatest wrestler the Winnipeg Arena. In a fitting of their pay from. If house show last laugh with the highly pre- for the injured Eugene. of all time in Flair, I definitely farewell to a building that has attendance is good, their pay dictable low blow on Dean. Hometown hero Chris Jericho enjoyed the reaction from the seen its share of classics; the fans is up. However, if it's down, so The opening contest saw more received the biggest reaction of crowd when Flair's ass was bared of Winnipeg brought the nearly goes their pay. Thankfully for T & A presented to the audience the night as he praised the crowd to the crowd for a solid 20 sec- sold-out house down for two the WWE, Winnipeg is always as Miss Sunshine was deemed to in Winnipeg and compared the onds. straight nights. supportive whether it's televised be the special guest timekeeper. beating he was about to give his Even though it was the middle On Sunday Jan. 16, 2005, the or not. Miss Sunshine lived up to the opponent, Mohammed Hassan, of a Sunday afternoon in down- WWE brought its first event to Personally, I enjoyed watching stereotype of beauty before to one out of the books of former town Winnipeg, thousands of the new MTS Centre. The show shows at the Winnipeg Arena brains as she failed miserably in Winnipeg Jet Shawn Cronin. people still witnessed an unex- lacked in the same pomp and much better than the MTS her attempt to hit the bell three In the only moment that truly pected full moon. circumstances that came with Centre. This was my first trip consecutive times with a ham- broke my heart as a wrestling fan, the televised shows six months to the facility since its opening mer. I guess that's a job which - the WWE changed the scheduled THE PROJECTOR 1 JANUARY 24, 2005 15

Need advice? Send your questions to C Commentary Shawna at entertainment2@theprojector Pop princesses attack!

BY PAMELA FISCHER

ne of my biggest annoyances in the past few months is SPP: Spoiled Pop Princesses. 0 As music has gone through the typical cycle Dear Carl of pop, rock, hip hop and back again, more of them emerge...younger, more risque and more annoying each time. Hilary Duff starts us off. Now a mere 17 years old, and Sha Hilary's big break was on the Lizzie McGuire show. Since breaking onto the music scene with her lip synching antics (which she never gets criticized for, may I add), Hilary has built a huge fan base mainly Dear Carly and Shawna, who you decide to spend your time with, it may be wise of 10 year olds. Once they discover real music, their Two years ago I was dating a girl that was five years for you to stop basing all of your dating decisions on your naïve ways of thinking will be abandoned. They'll younger then me: I'll call her Jane. Things were REALLY object of affection's family. You will never find a family realize how much of a false role model Hilary great between us but I knew my family wouldn't accept that's free of its quirks. It seems you have an obsession is, with that annoying giggle and her "like, you me dating a girl so much younger then myself I got along with the girl you can't have. Sounds like an uphill climb know's!" great with her family but her parents still seemed to be a doesn't it? And if it is the climb you want, we are sure the The thought that her fans who were unable to bit concerned with my age. After three months of hiding hillbillies could give you great directions - in your eyes, purchase tickets for her recent concert actually got my glf from my family, I decided I was going to break up what else could they possibly be good for. sick to their stomachs makes me nauseous. What's with her. After a failed attempt with an ex, I tried to go the world coming to when children become sick back to Jane, but she wouldn't take me back as she said Dear Carly and Shawna, for not receiving what they want and parents I had cheated on her. We kept in contact for the past few Last week we got a new student in our class and me and blame everyone but themselves? And did this really years, and I am still in love with her. However, now I have my buddies think she might be a transvestite. So one of deserve a week of newspaper coverage? a new g/f of six months and she is more then I could ever my buddies dared me to take her out on a date. I am tak- Hilary tends to act her age and to show her mature have asked for; she is basically everything I've ever wanted ing her out this Saturday night but I don't like her at all, side - she donated part of the ticket sales from her except when it comes to her family. They drive me crazy!! and if this other girl sees me out with her she might think tour to the tsunami relief funds...oh part, how gen- They are from the bush and have NO idea of what real I am a transvestite lover. Also, what if this 'girl' tries to hit erous! Live it up little girl! I'm sure she meant well, life is in the city. I keep thinking about Jane. Should I just on me? Can you please help? but what about the time she asked for a BMW for ignore her family and try to accept that or do I go back to her birthday and only received a honda civic? Oh, Jane and see if we can work things out? Rocky Horror the tragedies of being a famous spoiled brat. Let us discuss Lindsay Lohan. Lindsay has talent, Confused Dear Rocky Horror, yet chooses to act out and then complain about being judged! She responds to the media's judg- Dear Confused, Way to go buddy, you are my hero. We think this query ments with, "I can tell that you're watching me has the making of a great modern day fable - The Boy and you're probably going to write what you didn't Diversity is the spice of life. Your current chick's fam- Who Cried Transvestite. Once upon a time, in a sleepy see!" from her song, Rumors. These girls don't ily may have different opinions than the ones that you little city called Winnipeg, there lived an easily influ- understand what you do in public will be reported hold, but that is not a way for you to measure their enced boy who was manipulated by his friends when- however the paparazzi want to portray the situa- intelligence. We'd say it's a way to measure how terri- ever the wind blew. One day he found himself in quite tion. Lindsay's Christmas wish was for the tabloids bly judgmental and close-minded you are. We are both the quandary: stuck on a date with a suspected he/she to stop printing stories on her. Too bad she didn't originally 'from the bush' (as you so poetically put it) and and pining for the gal he truly worshiped from afar. As get it! Sorry honey, but when you're underage and we must say that guys who think they are the ultimate the day approached, panic set in. What could he do? dancing on top of a bar, you're going to get some big-city-livin' hot shots are the laughing stocks of the Snap back to reality and realize this. If you wanted to bad publicity. Then again, there's no such thing as tight-knit communities we came from. If your girl's family know if 'she' was a transvestite your friend should have bad publicity right? Then why is she complaining? catches the superior vibe you are most likely sending out, just dared you to ask her. That would have taken way Finally: Jo Jo. How controlled and manufactured not only are they going to tell your girlfriend they don't more balls then asking her out on a date. Then take is she? At just •3 years old, she was signed to a like you, the whole community is going to be arranging a your free Saturday night over to the hunnycat you really record label. Immediately following, she became town meeting to encourage her to break up with you. want. the future fantasy for male teenagers everywhere. Let's talk about Jane. If you in fact did cheat on her, Moral of the story: Now 14 years old, she still has four years until she's leave her alone if it's clear that you don't have another a) Always evaluate your friends and why you consider legal in Canada...settle down boys, how long did shot with her. Even if you did not cheat on her, no wonder them as such. you wait for the Olsen twins? she isn't beating your door down; you said yourself you b) Don't ask out anyone on a date if you a \ don't know IThe thing that really gets me is that I know Jo Jo were hiding her from your family. She probably thought which way they swing and your not up for experimenta- lis real talent, but isn't quite old enough to know you were embarrassed, or that you didn't care about her tion. what she wants to do with it. If only she could have enough to stand up for her. What has changed to make c)Go for the one you really want because in the end waited g few more years when she had some inde- you think your family is going to be more accepting of a which is worse, being scared of being rejected or being pendence established and then decided where to younger girl now? scared of who you are dating...PERIOD. use her talent. All we can say is follow your instincts, keeping in mind Your Saturday night special may or may not be a trans- Who knows what will happen with these girls? what you want out of a relationship for the moment. If vestite but we bet they know where they stand. Do you? They could be on the fast track downhill or keep you have someone else on your mind, chances are your growing further onto the music scene until they current g/f is not your ideal flavor of ice cream. This is not are lost in the shuffle and there's no turning back. to say Jane is going to rock your world either. No matter At this point, there are a lot of talented artists out there who have yet to be discovered or to receive the praise they deserve. These brats may take over the world. Prepare your pop princess shelter now and protect yourself! a cartoon by darren ridgley

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a' cut unique foreign film RYAN HLADUN Movie Review: Hukkle Columnist *** Who's to Cinematheque, Jan. 29 - Feb.23 blame for BY ALAN MACKENZIE soned. given to sounds; otherwise I don't think Alexander? Some reviewers compare Hukkle to I can compare it to anything, except ukkle is definitely one of the David Lynch's work, but I think that's maybe Richard Linklater's films Slacker most unique films you are ever and Waking Life which also featured Oliver Stone blamed rampant American H likely to come across. characters coming in and out, never to fundamentalism for the colossal failure A Hungarian oddity from director be seen again. Is this film philosophical of his epic Alexander. Gyorgy Palfi, Hukkle plays out like a in nature like Linklater's, or is it telling The Oscar-winning director seemed series of documentary vignettes held a story about eating, dying, and hiccup- uncharacteristically phased by all the together by an old man with a bad case ping? Probably both. critical nastiness this time around. Alex- of hiccups. According to Pall, on the Hukkle ander was panned across the board, but Listening to someone hiccup for a website, there is a story - a true story this isn't the first time the controversial long period of time is definitely annoy- about murder, but it's up to the viewer Stone has felt the wrath of the fat, bald ing, but after a while it becomes absurd- to figure out that story through the visu- guys behind the page. ly funny. Trust me. als provided. So, what's his problem? And what Set in a small, quaint Hungarian vil- And what visuals they are. did he mean by rampant American lage, the film is told almost completely Cinematographer Gergely Poharnok fundamentalism? through visuals - there is no dialogue, shows images both beautiful and ugly, Well, he's talking politics. According just moments where characters mutter especially in the animal world and in a to Stone, religious conservatives (or the and a song at a wedding about how a special effects scene that is guaranteed political right) ruined Alexander. I can wife must feed her husband to keep to take people off guard. only assume he's talking about the back- him happy. Oh yeah, and hiccups - lots I'll admit, I couldn't piece the story lash over how he may have portrayed of hiccups ("hukIde...hukIde"). together myself, but I never found Alexander the Great as a bisexual. The song is the only thing translated myself to be bored or confused. Despite A good scapegoat for Stone, and he in the whole film, which makes sense the lack of words, the film moves at could be right, if you remember the - feeding plays a huge part in Hukkle. a pretty good pace, changing tone as earlier released Troy went on to make Characters are constantly preparing quickly as it changes characters. over $150 million in North America. It food, eating food, and surrounded by It certainly is not for everyone, but for couldn't have been something else (they food. The other underlying theme is movie-goers who want to experience are afterall, both Greek stories). No, the death: there are funerals, a dead body probably just because it defies descrip- something truly original, Hukkle is defi- moviegoing population that didn't see in a river, and a disturbing scene where tion like his films do. The only connec- nitely worth seeing. Alexander (probably three quarters of a cat dies - possibly from being poi- tion I see to Lynch is that a lot of detail is it)is homophobic. Makes sense. But wait a second...isn't the United States split in half? I'm pretty sure the Republican president Bush only won by a couple million votes. And how do you factor Canada in? Canada isn't exactly a conservative country - and it seems every month a new province is Cinematheque jumping on the legalize gay marriage bandwagon. Yet Alexander did just as horribly here. Take this into consideration: the same picture and number of people that made the ultra right-wing Passion of the Christ over $300 BY ALAN MACKENZIE Sol Nagler, the Winnipeg Film radio. million dollars domestically, made polar Group's 2004 artist-in-residence, "A film's structure is so often influ- opposite Fahrenheit 9/11 the highest special program at the curates Confronting Silence: New enced by the music that weaves itself grossing 'documentary' of all time. Cinematheque this season is Music in International Cinema with within the characters and the plot, that And controversy is everywhere. Jews Afocusing on the bond between a Cinematheque programmer Dave the two become almost inseparable," upset over the Passion of the Christ film and its musical score. Barber and Deanna Radford of CKUW says Nagler, who is currently working perhaps being anti-Semitic didn't ruin toward a master's degree in film pro- that movie; in fact, it made it even more duction in Montreal and completing intriguing to go see (even to Jews). And his eighth film, The Sex of Self-Hatred. the marketing department for Alexander SEE EUROPE FOR LESS EUROS! The series kicked off Jan. 18 with Gus should have taken a lesson or two from Van Sant's 2002 film Gerry, which was Michael Moore, whose film overcame the -4- introduced by award-winning corn- true wrath of the right-wing. GREAT FLIGHTS um HOT OFFERS poser Jim Hiscott. So, Mr. Stone, maybe, just maybe the ( London A different Canadian composer will critics unanimously hated your movie $547 ) FLY TO LONDON be at the Cinematheque every Tuesday and no one went to see it because...it Paris $587 FOR $150 up until Feb. 8 introducing the featured really did suck? WITH films. Well, in the critics' opinion, yeah. In Amsterdam....$617 "They will give an intimate insight my opinion, Alexander's demise had CONTIKI HOLIDAYS!) into the specific films chosen," says (Rome $677 ) For more details call or stop by one of our offices. less to do with being crappy or funda- Nagler, "and to the relationship between mentalism than it did with the growing (Tokyo the score and the plot structure." stupidity...ahem, the shrinking attention $8" TOP DECK TOURS Other films that are part of the series span of western society. People can't sit ( Sydney $1260) EARLY BOOKING BONUS! include Love is the Devil: Study for a three hours without humour or action. 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Film shows hero and horror of Rwanda

Movie Review: Hotel Rwanda ****1/2 Grant Park, Now Playing

BY NATHAN NUDALH family. Movie Review: Million Dollar Baby "Family is all I care about," he olitics, culture, family, says in a poignant scene in bed Starts Friday, Jan. 28 religion, and race are all with his wife after they witness Polo Park, St. Vital pwrapped into a shock- the murder of their neighbour ingly overpowering story in but do nothing. BY RYAN HLADUN her passion for boxing keeping he was ever known for his act- Hotel Rwanda, a film of essen- But as the mass of starving her going. In between stealing ing, but he's quite wooden here, tial viewing. and wounded people start to o, don't worry; Million half-eaten steaks for her dinner maybe more than ever. Freeman Over a million people were knock on his gate, he realizes Dollar Baby is not Baby and waiting on tables at a seedy and Swank more than make up killed in 1994 in the African the severity of the situation. In N Geniuses 3: Brats Get diner, she trains at Frankie's gym. for it though, with Swank giving republic of Rwanda. It's a fact a stomach-churning scene, Paul Rich. She wants nothing more than for the best female performance that many of us aren't even tells his wife (played by British It's a movie about boxing. But him to train her. since Charlize Theron in Monster aware of. It's because the world's actress Sophie Okonedo in a it's not just another boxing movie. "I don't train girls," he tells her last year. leader turned their backs on the stunning performance) to take You won't find the uplifting 'Yo bluntly. And Canadian boy Jay African people even after the their kids and jump off the roof Adrian!' attitude of the Rocky But after annoying him enough Baruchel, formerly of Popular United Nations had declared of the hotel to their death if he five here. This movie would have and tag teaming him with the Mechanics for Kids fame, turns genocide was underway. is killed. the Italian Stallion down for ten kind-hearted Eddie, Frankie gives in a surprisingly hilarious perfor- Irish director Terry George He also understands the role before the second round. in and molds her into a smart, mance as slow-witted string bean and the outstanding talent of he must play, even after UN There's no such thing as tough winner. Danger Barch, a kid trying to be star Don Cheadle shed light in Col. Oliver (Nick Nolte) tells the American dream for Clint But just when you want to a fighter yet can't seem to throw Hotel Rwanda on those atroci- him bluntly that the world was Eastwood's Million Dollar Baby, stand up and cheer for the gutsy a punch. ties that occurred only a decade abandoning him because of the and that's what's so great about little gal, Eastwood slaps you in Million Dollar Baby is very ago, where education of the colour of his skin. it. the face with that harsh dose of much a character movie, writ- incident is nearly nonexistent. He risks his life by bribing Eastwood is Frankie Dunn, a reality - more often than not, ten tremendously by Canadian The genocide was the result hostile rebels and sweet talking damn good trainer but a sucker decent, hard-working people end screenwriter Paul Haggis (who of a civil war that broke out military leaders. for getting screwed over by up flat on their backs. used to write the TV series Due in Rwanda pitting two groups With top-notch direction hotshot fighters who choose But Eastwood, the master that South). The changes in the char- of people against each other and Cheadle's haunting per- fame and fortune over loyalty. is he, doesn't impose any sort acters are subtle but effective, - Tutsis and Hutus. The Hutu- formance, the mounting chal- Estranged from his only daugh- of a statement on the audience. with the prime example being controlled armed forces ran- lenges and dangers Paul faces ter, and having given up on God, He stirs the pot, adding humour Frankie going from a grizzled domly slaughtered Tutsi civil- translate into a heart-stopping Frankie hides from past demons (hilarious banter between loner to a compassionate father ians. viewing experience. And that's in his rundown gym reading Frankie and Eddie), and warmth figure. Cheadle is real-life hero Paul even without thinking about Gaelic, and bickering with his (how Frankie and Maggie fill the A surefire Oscar contender, Rusesabagina, the conservative the atrocities that are going on friend and former fighter Eddie void in each others' lives), but a Million Dollar Baby is more than owner of a refined hotel who around him. (Morgan Freeman). great director just tells a story and a boxing movie, and packs a has powerful friends. Paul, a The action is fast-paced as Enter Maggie Fitzgerald (Hilary leaves the thinking and feeling up harder punch than greats Rocky Hutu, saved thousands of Tutsi Paul makes life or death deci- Swank). Maggie is straight from to you. and even Scorsese's Raging Bull. refugees from massacre when sions, and the intensity is grip- the trailer park. She's liter- Unfortunately, he perhaps tried he hid them in his hotel. ping as we keep in the back of ally at rock bottom with only to do a little too much. Not that Much like Steven Spielberg's our minds that anything is pos- Holocaust epic Schindler's List, sible, this being a true story. George builds the film more In one scene, Paul learns over around Paul's layered story, the radio the UN convoy carry- rather than focusing on the ing his family and a portion of tragedy itself. But the mas- the refugees was attacked by sacres are shown on television rebels. He had stayed behind Stronger For Our Experience and heard on radio broadcasts after sending his family to to remind us and make for the escape. People basis of Paul's grim struggle. To imagine this carnage living But Paul is reluctant to take in actually occurred is sickening, any refugees at first. He's more and the achievement of Hotel concerned with the safety of his Rwanda is that it captures it Engineering a Trade Professionals Wanted ABOUT OUR OPERATIONS Inco Limited, Manitoba Operations, in Thompson Manitoba is a fully integrated mining, milling, smelting and refining facility producing more than 100 million pounds of plating grade RDK nickel annually. We also produce copper, cobalt and other metals for use by industry. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT T. We currently have several exciting career opportunities available within our Manitoba Operations: Technical Opportunities: Taxes done yet? 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Local snags Duff struts Crue for city her stuff for young fans

Hilary Duff Jan. 10, 2005 MTS Centre

BY DENISE MEILLEUR The DJ that came out to warm up he MTS Centre was the crowd was met packed with around with deafening screams from T 11,000 screaming pre- thousands of jittering girls teens including my three cous- who were excited enough ins, who got Hilary Duff tickets without being prompted for Christmas, and me as their to "make some noise", that her fans could care less. They hesitant chaperone. After fight- which they did at an ear-drum came to see Duff and have a great ing through the crowd waiting in shattering pitch. time at her performance. line to buy insanely over-priced Duff ran onto the stage at 7: For all of the hype surround- Duff merchandise, we found 40, starting the show off with a ing the concert, Duff put on a our seats. Even though my cous- strong statement refuting her decent show, demonstrating ins complained about being in critics - performing the song That impressive vocal strength for her the top section of the arena, it Girl Can Rock. Duff was energetic age and experience. For this her gave a good perspective of how and easy going while performing, fans were appreciative, although many people were really there. kicking off her shoes after the sec- disappointed that the show was Thousands of squealing pre- ond song and running from one less than an hour long. After only teens started filing in, brandish- side of the stage to the other bare- fifteen songs, Duff ended the ing purple and green glow sticks foot, greeting fans from special show with her current single Fly, and drowning in their over-sized platforms that extended almost and returned for an encore, per- Duff T-shirts. One mom com- all the way into the crowd. forming a cover of The Who's My mented on the glow sticks. It could be said that the depth Generation. "For five bucks they could have of Duff's fluffy pop tunes is that Although highly over-market- at least changed the date". of a shallow puddle, dealing with ed, Hilary Duff has actual talent The glow sticks read: "Hilary subjects such as boys, love and and good showmanship, if you Duff Most Wanted Tour 2004". people not understanding her. can look past the merchandise Perhaps her promoters were But it was clear while performing stands to see the real stuff Duff unsure if the Duff fad would con- songs like Weird, Come Clean, BY KYLE BAKX away." is made of. tinue into the New Year. Power 97 also sent mass press Where Did I Go Right and Haters, 4 veryone in Winnipeg releases and mass emails about knows that Motley Crue is the petition throughout Canada, F coming on April 7, but not which is why in Calgary and everyone knows why. Edmonton similar petitions were The 6TH annual RRC Diversity Scholarship Contest It all started in Transcona. After started. presents... first hearing that Motley Crue Blahut's petition received over was not coming to Winnipeg on 4,500 signatures and Motley Crue their upcoming Red, White and added concert dates in Winnipeg, Crue tour, Krista Blahut took Calgary and in Edmonton. The 1-natters into her own hands. previous tour dates in Canada "I couldn't believe that Motley were all in Eastern Canada. Crue was going to be skipping Despite her young age, Blahut us over. After seeing the peti- could be Winnipeg's biggest tion last year to get our Drive In Motley Crue fan. She says she saved succeed, it gave me the has bought everything her bud- idea that maybe it would work get permits. She has tons of to get Motley Crue to Winnipeg. Motley Crue patches, buttons, No way was I just going to stand stickers, and posters. Blahut by and watch them skip over also has a few books written by Western Canada." band members including their The 17-year-old high school autobiography, The Dirt, and Step Out Qf your box student never expected the a Gibson Nikki Sixx signature online petition to receive many series Blackbird bass guitar. Diversity Challenge! signatures, never mind making Her most prized possession a difference. But that all changed is a signed copy of the Brides Three winners will be selected from the submissions - once the petition was noticed by of Destruction CD signed by Power 97's Dave Wheeler. all of the band members. The $500, $300, itt 200 Scholarships! Wheeler, from the rock station's band was created by Nikki Sixx, Experience a different cultural, religious, or ethnic tradition or spend a day with someone new to Canada. morning show, was the sixteenth Blahut's favorite Crue member. This year's scholarship contest challenges you to step out of your cultural box and open yourself up to person to sign the petition. Blahut snagged herself front the diversity in your community. Be Creative! You can write an essay, a short story, a collection of poems, Before Blahut knew it, Power 97 row tickets to the Winnipeg show a newspaper article or even create a visual display expressing what this experience taught you and began promoting the petition and is also going to see the Crue what diversity means to you. Written submissions should be between 1000 - 1500 words. and put a link to the petition up when they play in Grand Forks, on their website. Wheeler first North Dakota. Deadline: Thursday, March 31st, 2005 at 3 p.m. heard about the petition from a "Sadly, I have never got to see For more information or to pick up your entry form please contact: friend. the Crue live yet, but I will soon", The Diversity & Immigrant Student Support Office • Building D, Room 105 (Notre Dame Campus) "I thought it was a great idea says Blahut. "Enjoy Motley Crue, Phone:632-2404 • Email: [email protected] and told my program director Winnipeg." [Lochlin Cross] about it right A joint initiative of RRC Students' Association & Diversity & Immigrant Student Support THE PROJECTOR I JANUARY 24, 2005 19 CD Reviews Arbra Hill Taste Test

Dreadnaut * ** You know those coffee house singers cerned in al for people's ears every- who painfully try to make it through a set where, to giv a Hill some advice. using failing equipment while the audi- 1. Get a bett me. This goes for the ence politely applauds? band and the alb Taste Test? Not that Now picture something worse. And clever. For those who don't know, a dread- still some work to be d he quality of you've got Arbra Hill. 2. Don't carry a n you can't hit it in naught is defined as a fearless person and the recording comes somewhat weak Arbra Hill, consisting most notably of the first place. although this band spells it differently, with paper-thin dru nd at times dry A Channel's Lisa Saunders and CKY's Rob 3. Drums are a ussion instru- they too come off undaunted. vocal lines. It needs extra punch that Wozny, is what they call a jazz 'n' roll band. ment, so theoretically, y should keep Mostly from Thompson, Dreadnaut I'm sure they pull of their live shows. If you're confused as to what a jazz 'n' roll a rhythm of some kind. surfaced in Winnipeg a year ago and are The songs thems s could be a little band is exactly, don't worry...me too. 4. If you're alread established now working hard on getting their sound more adventurous ey seem to follow From what I gather, you don't need media professional, it est to leave heard in an already dense market of indie the same basic so tructure and lack much musical talent to form a jazz music making to the m ans. bands. The five-piece band appears to climax. It's a risky to produce your roll band. In fact, you don't really need 5. Referring to yours: as "five, wild be picking up where heavies such as own first album, as t did, and the extra to have any sort of talent whatsoever. And 'n' crazy musicans" onl is yourself up Jerkwater and Crazed left off. ears from someon ore experienced there's nothing worse than bad music for failure. Oh, and "1 them up with This powerhouse six-song EP is a step might have helped t stray from the mixed badly. I am left only to assume that cinnamon buns and c "? What is this, in the right direction. somewhat generic cl etal that's all Arbra Hill recorded their album either in Romper Room? Comprised of Steven Crooks (vocals), too present in Winnipe a basement over computer microphones 6. Lastly, if you oing to make up Chris Miller (drums), Randy Goshey However that is easie than done. or in a giant tin can. I've heard my four- a genre of music, e it a good one. (bass), Robin Kimball (guitar) and The government isn't ly hurling year-old cousin get better sound out of Jazz 'n' roll shou eally, either include Anthony Bradbury (guitar), these guys hit money at your band and 're lucky a Casio. a jazz influen a rock 'n' roll influ- the gut with erosive low chords accompa- if you get any at all from enues. As for the vocal...efforts...Saunders ence. 'Rand oesn't work as a musical nied by triumphant choruses. Their songs Producers are expensive an ality must feel proud. I mean, she's joined the genre. are succinct and to the point and at the sounding albums... even more. ranks of Grade 9 vocalists by performing I gu should be fair. There is one same time not too short-lived. Dreadnaut is due out for a full len t the Academy Bar and Eatery. In all go g about Taste Test. It acts as Tracks such as Shut Your Eyes and album this summer, and with the right I've seen more talented singer a conversation piece AND a coaster. Capone grab you right away with Pantera- moves and hopefully a little moolah d out Madonna like chugging, while Crooks' vocals alter- under their mattress they will acquire Limelite. - JEN ZORATTI nate between vociferous yelling and con- the sound we're looking for and that they Thus, I have felt the need, as a con- quering melodies. For those who enjoy deserve. more radio-friendly music, a song like Breathe would appease you with a remi- - DOUG DARLING niscence of Alien Ant Farm. Potential may be the keyword for One Nite Only describing Dreadnaut's sound as there is 3 and a Half Song ep. & ...ON TAP Burn the 8 Track ** The Ocean Taking a look at the Winnipeg punk scene, we tackle a couple of CDs from local outfit One Nite Only. The first is their 3 and a Half Song ep. The three and a half tracks on this CD have a gritty unpolished feel to them that lends itself well to the compilation. INS starts things off with a fierce music intro that sets the pace. Left for Dead eases things up a bit with a solid synthesis of gui- tar, bass and drums. One Step picks things up again and the album concludes with When you think of the you sion that this is not a alt ock the band's standard Sonny California. imagine something d sterious album at all, but rather, one One of the most effective parts of this and beautiful. easy listening albums-- you know, album is the band's ability to incorporate Burn The 8 Tra wever, went for kind with the wave sounds and wh background vocals into the tracks. One long stretches o otony. noises . Nite Only clearly enjoy playing what they The Winni quartet is a pass- Once you have waded through the ay, which is important in creating a col- able punk/ ative Outfit, and has sea (sorry, ocean) of power chords, tive sound. enjoyed so exposure south of the semi-whiny vocals, the band, lo and oduction value is stepped in up in the songs Stowaways and Sonny California. border an erseas. And while it's behold, saves their album with the very s ...On Tap album. Nice cover design Stowaways slows things down just a nice to s some homegrown talent last song. The Last Descent is a pretty, pered only by a large web address to little and California's impressive beat get some ognition, it's questionable melancholy little tune. But unfortu- t of yet non-existent band homepage. and lovable brashness stick in your head. how this ticular album has gone as nately, it came too late. It • ood album, though it departs some- Ramones fans will perhaps want to hold far as it And not because Burn the Burn the 8 Track delved into w rom the grittiness that made 3 and out after Sonny California's final bars on 8 Track i ad...they aren't. Derek Kun Philosophy 101 with song titles such as a enjoyable. Still, the band delivers the On Tap.. album for a cover of Pinhead. has that e sounding, generic radio The Hourglass Breaks and When Hope fast and furious music throughout. Overall both albums succeed. Though voice do pat, and musically they Becomes Denial. But if being philo- ning to Fight was perhaps the most On Tap... loses some of 3 and a Half's have a cle et over produced, sound. sophical was their intent, they missed essive of the album's six tracks. The grit, the group maintains an overall con- So, no, n the 8 Track isn't bad. the mark. is framed nicely in the beginning by sistency. This band plays with authority They're... b g. The Ocean could be beautiful if more interesting spoken word sound clip. and delivers some great stuff over these Burn the ack have taken punk songs employed the same style as The r this nice mixing of media the band two albums The intensity with which the rock power s and have paired Last Descent. The only mystery about eceives high marks. The clip works well band plays through the numerous tracks is them with a m ophisticated alter- the album is the strange, almost ran- in engaging listeners in a specific sense the commendable and makes for a solid over- native rock soun could be a good dom ocean theme of the album. Bu song has to offer. all product. thing, but the band e hasn't heard there's no need to break out the w Dead Ends Kids loses a bit of focus in One Nite Only proves they are worthy that variety is the spic • e. It's bad wings—there's nothing deep ab terms of vocals. Things seem to degener- members of Winnipeg's punk music scene, when an album could sed ocean. ate first to unintelligible and then to inau- with some solid music and potential for for one 44 minute track. I dible with this, the album's weakest track. even better work on the way. when it's packaged in a Leisure Gm inspired. Things pick up with the group's final two , case, giving one , the impres : ... 7 - GRANT BURR MELTD EK

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