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@RobMcGarry1 To all those people wanting CREDIT: ERIKA FAUST #joefontana to leave office or resign. The Siskind Gallery in H building was lit with a Christmas glow from November 26 to 30. Dozens of trees were He won’t do it, he is stubborn, and he available in a silent auction to raise money for Habitat for Humanity. The event was planned and decorated by showed that on Thursday. #ldnont second-year Interior Decorating students. @Emerginglondon 10 Things I Know About You... ALL #Fanshawe & #WesternU stu- 7+856'(& dents get a free student membership with us! Come build your contacts! Ugly Christmas Register here: http://goo.gl/kdVQ3 Laur has passport to travel Sweater Pub Emily Laur is in her first year of moment? 5. Who is your role model? @BrianGibson13 Fanshawe’s Child and Youth Meeting my Grade 9 geography Pink, the singer. She is so outspo- 30$0 I can’t state this enough. Asking the Worker program. She described teacher. She changed my life for- ken and is confident enough to be 2XW%DFN6KDFN mayor to step aside temporarily IS herself as being young and ener- ever. herself and not worry about what getic, “which I have to be in 3. What music are you currently others think. NOT a presumption of guilt. Not at LQDGYDQFH order to keep up with the kids I listening to? 6. Where in the world have you all. #ldnont work with.” She added that she “Big Poppa” by Notorious B.I.G. travelled? DWWKHGRRU loves watching and playing 4. What is the best piece of England, France, Greece, Turkey, sports. “I enjoy them a lot.” advice you’ve ever received? Italy, Costa Rica, Panama, @TammyLeeMarche *HW\RXUWLFNHWVIRU 1. Why are you here? Don’t worry about what others Cozumel, Mexico, Cuba and of @late2game I don’t want to watch Fanshawe is by far the best school want you to do. Follow your course the United States. DFKDQFHWRZLQD the citizens of #LdnOnt convict a per- for my program, so why would I dreams because in the end, those 7. What was your first job? go anywhere else! who are there with you are the ones Working at a bowling alley. 1HZ

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Canadian Forces subsidize Fanshawe programs for recruits

MELANIE ANDERSON INTERROBANG With increasing tuition costs and a difficult job market, the option of going to post-secondary school through the Canadian Forces (CF) becomes more and more attractive to prospective students. Enrolling in the CF through one of the subsi- dized education plans means free tuition, books and academic equip- ment in addition to a salary and benefits while in school. “Definitely not having to pay tuition is a huge plus,” said second- year Paramedic student Peter MacTavish. In addition to having your schooling covered, the CF provides a wage for students. The average wage in the first year of service is approximately $32,000 – that number jumps to almost $55,000 in your fifth year. Corporal MacTavish was a CF Infantry soldier for just over four years, prior to coming to school. “I started in high school as a Reservist, I did it part-time so for the first year I was doing basic training … I was working every weekend and Thursday nights as well, that was up in Barrie. Then I did two years of college at Fleming, before applying to Fanshawe,” he said. There are several programs at CREDIT: MELANIE ANDERSON Second-year Paramedic students Peter MacTavish (left) and Adum Lund work on a mannequin during a class exercise. Fanshawe that can be subsidized through the military. Common pro- don’t know about it,” he suggested. pleted more training, more experi- tuition, books, student fees and vantages of every job, but if money grams include the two-year “It helps if they have one person in ence, more life skills on the trade they give you a salary to get your is something you are worried Electronic Engineering the class (who’s going into the mil- than anyone else would because degree – it’s just like the college about, this is a good route to take. Technology (non-coop), the one- itary) – that’s usually our best often you’re doing this job all over program,” he said. The Canadian You will have no debt and a guar- year Dental Assisting program spokesperson.” the world.” Forces takes on about 300 univer- anteed full-time job after gradua- (Levels I and II), the two-year MacTavish agreed, “Even hav- Many more university students sity students per year, making it a tion. There are options to join the Medical Radiation Technology ing been in (The CF) for a few across Canada are taking the mili- much more difficult program to get Canadian Forces after you have program, and the two-year years, I didn’t really know that you tary route. According to Shewaga, accepted for. “It’s a highly compet- completed school. For more infor- Paramedic program. could get a full ride through you can take any degree program itive program because university is mation about the Canadian Forces, “All those programs have a con- school, so the awareness is defi- that the military can fit into a job. very expensive,” said Shewaga. visit forces.ca. tract for seven years, which nitely something to work on.” “It’s 100 per cent paid education, There are advantages and disad- includes your time at school,” said There continues to be new pro- Sergeant Jamie Shewaga. This grams and colleges that are jump- means that after completing a two- ing on board with the Canadian year program, students would Forces. For Fanshawe, allowing serve five years with the CF. But CF workers to go through the the contract is not as strict as some Paramedic program is fairly new. may think. “Your contract is seven “Fanshawe just got their CMA years, but if you’ve finished your approval for their Paramedic pro- obligatory service – which is the gram; the Canadian Medical financial portion – you can break Association approved Fanshawe, your contract, as long as your so all of our skills are at a national financial portion is paid for,” said level essentially,” said MacTavish. Shewaga. The general rule is that “This makes it easier to shift for every month the military pays between provinces, and the CF for your schooling, you owe two requires CMA approval in order to months of obligatory services to sponsor you through the program.” “re-pay” them. One of the biggest advantages of For many, having to make a going the military route is having a commitment to the CF for several guaranteed full-time job right after years can be discouraging, but for graduation. Shewaga gave the MacTavish it wasn’t a difficult example of the Paramedic pro- decision. “I had the bonus of hav- gram. “Currently in the workforce, ing had done it for a number of on average paramedics have to years so I know what daily life is work part-time jobs, shift work for like better than most people. I five years, before they get a full- knew I enjoyed it enough to sign time job.” You may not always get on for that long.” He added that stationed at a prime location, but most of his work days as an you do get to provide the military Infantry soldier were 9 to 5 unless with your top three options and he was away on a course where 18- they try to be as accommodating as or 19-hour days were common. “If possible, depending on the needs you’re working in a clinic as a med of the CF. “A job as a paramedic, tech, you’re going to be doing 9 to you can pretty much go to any base 5. Sometimes you’ll go out on that has a base hospital – there are (one- or two-week long) exercis- lots in Canada. There are probably es,” he pointed out. As a para- at least 14 different places you can medic, you can also be sent on mis- live,” said Shewaga. This does sions overseas. “A lot of med techs depend on the nature of the job, for in the Ontario area are part of the example there are several Air DART team, the Disaster Force- or Navy-specific careers Assistance Response Team, so for that would require someone to live Hurricane Katrina and stuff like in specific areas. that they’d get sent out.” If you decide to leave the CF Shewaga pointed out that sur- after your contract or obligatory prisingly Fanshawe doesn’t have service is complete, a job in the many students who go through military is a good resume builder, school with the military in mind. said Shewaga. “Anyone will hire “The biggest problem is that they you because you have just com- 4 NEWS Volume 45 Issue No. 15 December 3, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ Artists brush up to support local schools

ERIKA FAUST – if you’d like to sign up to partic- INTERROBANG ipate as an artist, contact Leja at For nearly 40 years, children in [email protected]. the London area have explored, The cutoff date to apply to be an discovered and learned in The artist is January 18, 2013 and the Children’s Museum. With their selection committee will decide on April 2013 signature event, The the 20 artists by February 1. Brush Off, the Museum aims to The Brush Off will have a “mix share that sense of joy and wonder and mingle party atmosphere,” said with less fortunate children in our Leja, which will include cocktails, community. appetizers and a silent auction of Linda Leja, development officer all the art created. for The Children’s Museum, The Children’s Museum has described The Brush Off as a live been a huge part of many painting competition. “Twenty Londoners’ childhoods since 1975. artists will test their skills through “Children from infancy through four rounds of competition and (the age of) 12 explore and discov- guests will vote on who’s going to er science, the arts and our heritage make it through each round. Guests within nine permanent galleries will ultimately crown the night’s and through many special exhibits, artist of the evening.” events and programs,” explained Guests will watch as 38 works of Leja. “Every year, we have art are created live, right before approximately 100,000 visitors their eyes. “They’re going to watch participate in school education pro- these artists in motion, doing their grams, workshops, day camps, CREDIT: LONDON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM thing, the artists expressing their self-guided visits and more.” The London’s Children’s Museum is seeking volunteers for The Brush Off event in April 2013. intense creativity – artistic expres- The goal of The Brush Off is to sion at its rawest,” described Leja. raise $20,000, which will go education and lives of the children cation program, receive a hot lunch an ambassador to take care of the All 20 artists will be given iden- toward sharing the magic of the living in these neighbourhoods.” and, most importantly, the right to guests throughout the evening. If tical kits that include acrylic tube Museum with some schools in Over the years, the Children’s play.” you’re a photographer or videogra- paints, a pencil, brushes, non-metal need in London. “In the city of Museum has offered a subsidy to If you’d like to get involved in pher, you can capture all the fun of knives, paper towel, an easel and a London, 26 schools have been try to help with the cost associated the event, The Children’s Museum the event with your chosen medi- table. Local artists who have identified as ‘priority schools,’ with field trips, but the cost of is currently seeking volunteers to um. already signed up to participate meaning that they are schools that bussing is still a barrier, she said. help out. Leja said she envisions Tickets for The Brush Off, include Val Sloggett, an abstract reside in areas of profound poverty “We have developed a program volunteers at the end of each round which will take place on April 25, artist who graduated from and are in need of time, resources whereby funds raised through this of The Brush Off working like a pit 2013 at The Children’s Museum Fanshawe College in Illustration and support,” explained Leja. She event will go toward supporting crew at a race. “These artist sta- (21 Wharncliffe Rd. S.), are $50 Design, through the Graphic Arts added that many students come to these schools in London. For every tions will have to be cleaned up each. For more information on The program; her husband Ross school hungry, as their families are $1,000 we raise, two classes – 60 and prepped for the next round, so Children’s Museum, go to london- Bishop, who is also an abstract unable to provide them with break- children and their chaperones – (volunteers) can be part of that pit childrensmuseum.ca. To get artist; and Ryan Mahy, who creates fast and lunch. “Cost and access is will have the opportunity to get on crew.” You can also volunteer to involved either as an artist or as a graffiti-style art. The Children’s a barrier to almost everything that a big, yellow school bus, experi- help set up for or clean up after the volunteer, contact Leja at Museum is still looking for artists these schools try to do to enrich the ence a curriculum-connected edu- event, or you can volunteer to be [email protected]. Fontana facts: The big stink over Orgaworld ROLAND PRISKE & RYAN SPRINGETT the City of London, said it would awakened by the smell of the INTERROBANG be difficult to have a charge under Orgaworld plant. We have been City of London residents located provincial law for something that forced off our back deck.” Need to know south of the 401 Highway are com- smells bad. “The Ministry of Some were surprised that the plaining about the foul smell com- Environment has a process in play Ministry of Environment did not ing from Orgaworld, a compost where they have people in Ontario show up to the meeting. “I’m MELANIE ANDERSON plant located on Wellington Road who are educated and trained on extremely disappointed,” INTERROBANG South. odour; those 10 people smell it and Councillor Harold Usher said fol- Understanding the charges The plant is approved to hold rank it.” A ranking of 1 is a low lowing the meeting. - 2005: Joe Fontana, then a 150,000 tons of organic materials, odour, and a 10 is high. London A frustrated Bud Polhill, chair of Federal Labour Minister, allegedly which includes dirty diapers and city council wanted city staff to the Planning and Environment used two government cheques to feminine hygiene products. explore doing the same thing under Committee, shared the same feel- cover the cost of his son’s wedding Despite a state-of-the-art odour a municipal bylaw, but the end ings towards the Ministry of reception: abatement system, members of the result was that smell is too subjec- Environment. “The issue is with 1. $1,700 room deposit to the community still complain that the tive to enforce any sort of bylaw to them. They are the one who issued venue odour of the plant is driving them regulate it. the certificates, they are the one 2. $18,900 given to the venue who is monitoring them London Mayor Joe Fontana from their homes. General Studies At the public participation meet- several months later to cover the student Argia “Mike” Bleyendaa ing held in the council chambers (Orgaworld) and they didn’t show reception Impact said, “I have several friends and on November 13, the Planning and up.” - He was sworn in as Mayor of - Fontana resigned from the family in the South Wellington Environment Committee heard Confusion on whether or not the London in 2010 London Police Services board as area. The smell seems to come in from just about everyone on the Ministry of Environment was - Fontana’s lawyer Gordon required by the Police Services Act waves. Sometimes I am just at a issue. invited to the meeting was put to Cudmore confirmed the current - A symbolic motion to ask friend’s place, we open the win- Orgaworld’s manager of opera- rest once their spokesperson, Kate allegations are pertaining to a Mayor Fontana to step aside was dow, and all we can smell is the tions, Greg Mariotti, expressed Jordan, commented that the $1,700 room deposit passed at the Finance and disturbing presence of rotting com- their efforts, “We have invested Ministry received no formal invita- - The RCMP has said there is no Administrative Services post and ammonia.” The “offen- more than $5 million in odour tion to the meeting, although they evidence suggesting that Mayor Committee meeting on November sive” smell is a problem on its abatement to improve odours. The were aware of it. “We have had Fontana issued an alleged $18,900 26 with a vote of 3-1 own; the other is the fact that London facility is state-of-the-art discussions with the City on the cheque to the venue for the wed- - The passed motion will be Orgaworld had promised “zero for a waste processing facility. But meeting. Committee meetings are ding reception taken to Council for a final vote on odour.” we are committed to continuous not meetings that the Ministry typ- - Fontana is currently charged December 11 This problem has made it to City improvement. We will not stop ically attend.” Jordan added that with three criminal offences by the - Fontana has said several times Hall, where council voted not to until the reasonable expectations the Ministry of Environment looks RCMP: that he does not intend to step take action on a nuisance bylaw to of our neighbours are fulfilled, forward to working closely with 1. Fraud under $5,000 down and will plead not guilty in enforce odour prevention to indus- however to expect zero odour from the City of London and residents to 2. Breach of trust by a public the case tries that may produce a foul a waste processing facility is not a reduce and control the odours from official - City councillors have no legal odour. Instead, council voted 13-0 reasonable expectation.” Orgaworld. 3. Uttering forged documents authority to force the mayor to step in favour of a motion that would Community member Robert Many community members con- - These charges have not been down increase council’s involvement Scott told city council, “I lived at tinue to be irritated not only by the proven in court - Approximately 50 protesters with Orgaworld and the Ministry Westminster Drive, approximately smell, but lack of change in the - Some critics are citing the from several local groups includ- of Environment. This pertains to one kilometre south of the city. Many are sure the communi- December 2007 case of former ing Occupy London and Common more technical research, looking at Orgaworld plant, for 30 years. Our cation triangle between Ottawa Mayor Larry O’Brien, who Cause chanted outside of what other municipalities are quality of life has been seriously Orgaworld, the Ministry of temporarily stepped down while Fontana’s press conference on doing in similar situations, requir- impacted because of Orgaworld. Environment, City Council and facing two criminal charges. After November 22 expressing their con- ing more frequent reports from We have made several complaints Londoners will continue to cause a the charges were dismissed in cerns with the Mayor Orgaworld, and assisting with about the odour from the facility. stench in the city. court, O’Brien resumed his post as - Fontana is due in court on more public outreach. Twice this summer we have turned mayor January 8, 2013 Orest Katolyk, bylaw officer for off our air conditioner, only to be 5 Volume 45 Issue No. 15 December 3, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ NEWS

Local retirement residents find international fame on YouTube

PAIGE PARKER INTERROBANG “Once upon a time” is the per- fect description of the Waverly Mansion’s rise to fame. Carly Rae Jepson’s “Call Me Maybe” has hundreds of renditions and covers, but none quite as unique as the Waverly Mansion residents’ take on the song. Sarah Urquhart, recreation coor- dinator for local retirement resi- dence Waverly Mansion, pulled 25 residents together to lip-synch the song while making small gestures to act out the lyrics. It wasn’t as if CREDIT: WAVERLY MANSION Residents of Waverly Mansion shot to international fame on YouTube Urquhart had to do much convinc- CREDIT: ROLAND PRISKE ing to put this together; the resi- when recreation coordinator Sarah Urquhart pulled residents together to The Sharing Shop located in B1050 is a free store on campus for stu- dents came sprinting forward to be shoot music video for Carly Rae Jepson’s “Call Me Maybe.” dents in temporary need. a part of the video. “Sarah gets us all going, she together and made a loud noise. I The Waverly Mansion has kind of gets us all wound up, gets made too much for the rest of received calls from all over the us going, keeps us busy,” accord- them.” Connolley said she felt like world with a simple message: Sharing Shop serves ing to Waverly resident Ralph the star of the show. “You just brought a smile to my Voigt. In fact, she still feels like a star. face.” Calls have come in from “These guys know I’m crazy “I was at the Legion on Saturday Texas, New York, New Orleans students in need and trust my instincts. I can usual- night and they all stood up and and South America and more. The ly get a good group to participate,” clapped and said, ‘Here comes the video has been viewed around half ROLAND PRISKE 4, Monday to Friday.” said Urquhart. “A few didn’t, celebrity.’” a million times since its YouTube INTERROBANG In regards to whether or not they mainly because explaining the Voigt has had similar experi- debut on November 14. If you’re a student in need of get enough donations to provide whole concept of … making a ences since the release of the Urquhart said the video has been food, hygienic products, clothing for students in need, Ostrom said, video to put on YouTube to some- video. His part in the music video such a success that they can’t stop or more, and your funds are dwin- “Sometimes we do, sometimes we one who knows nothing about that was exchanging numbers with one there. For the next video, she said, dling, there is help on campus. don’t. This year people have been is just not going to happen.” of the women starring as Carly Rae “We have to go with what the pub- Located in B1050, the Sharing very generous with financial dona- However, she added that now that Jepson. Now, he said, “Somehow lic wants. We’ve been posting all Shop is operated and run by stu- tions. The biggest problem with they’ve seen how it’s done and her and I get recognized! Every the articles we can find and all the dent volunteers and supported by financial donations is that, because they’ve seen the popularity and time I walk somewhere, (people) YouTube comments on our wall the faculty, staff and administra- I am the only paid employee of the excitement of it all, other residents are like, ‘Did you call her yet?’” here and keeping track of the tabs. tion of Fanshawe College. Sharing Shop, I need to be able to may want to get involved in the Aside from bringing fame, the The request is ‘Gangnam Style,’ Many students find themselves go and do the shopping. In that next video. video brought closeness. and it will be done.” without a job, waiting for their regard, we would be better with the The quest for fresh ideas and Connolley said she has noticed Dance lessons are underway and next bursary to come in, or they actual physical donations. Many activities was what led Urquhart to more interaction among the resi- residents are already coming for- find themselves in a situation students do not know they can draft up the making of the video. dents. She said that even residents ward to be a part of even the most where they need a textbook they access the Sharing Shop, and they “It was just something fun to do. who weren’t involved “chuckle awkward of scenes. The famous cannot afford. The Sharing Shop also do not know they can donate Doing the recreation here, we have and laugh now and they never did elevator scene in the “Gangnam can provide for them on a short- to it.” about five to seven different pro- before. They were quiet before but Style” music video with one per- term basis. Students who find Though the Shop can be a huge grams every day, so to come up now they’ve really opened up.” son lying on the ground in the ele- themselves in need of long-term help for students in need, its serv- with new ideas every month is a Even though the video helped vator and another dancing on top assistance are referred to the many ices are not all that well known challenge. You have to stay on spur deeper relationships, Voigt in a rodeo type gesture sparked services the city of London has to around campus, said Ostrom. “I your toes and be creative,” she said, “This place is like a family interest by one resident in particu- offer. think because when they actually said. “The residents here at the anyway,” and the video was just an lar. “One of our residents was like, Janet Ostrom, who works in hear about it, or when it is being Waverly are so independent and added bonus. ‘I can get on the floor and someone Counselling and Accessibility advertised, maybe it’s when they they’re still gung-ho zest for life so Upon the video’s release on can get on top of me and dance. No Services and runs the Shop, don’t really need it. Maybe it’s the it was a perfect fit.” YouTube, Urquhart had no inten- problem!’” Urquhart laughed. explained, “The Sharing Shop is a stigma of never needing or having The residents felt the same, tion of gaining this much populari- The Waverly Mansion story is free store for students in temporary to use that service. And we really including Edna Connolley. She ty or any at all. “It was put on far from over. “It is a lot of work, need. It was the brainchild of a wish that students would under- had a great time with the video and YouTube just so family members but at the same time, I love that Social Service Worker student stand, that’s what it’s there for.” recounted her favourite part; would have an easy way to access this is my job; I love that I get to do back in 1998. She was a placement To make a donation to the Shop, “(That part of) the song was one it. They would go on and be able to this every day,” Urquhart said. student in our office who found a look for the bins in the Library line. We had a piece of paper to go say, ‘Hey! Come look at Grandma, To check out the Waverly super- need for students in a temporary (L1003), General Studies Division by but I still couldn’t remember she’s in a video and that’s hilari- stars’ first release, check out financial situation. The shop office (E2035), Human Services my lines. Sarah told me just to ous.’ But it got so popular and so tinyurl.com/youtube- opened its doors collecting cloth- Division office (D3024), make a noise, so I put both hands public.” callmemaybe2012. ing, textbooks, supplies and food Counselling and Accessibility for students in need.” Services (F2010), Student Union The Sharing Shop is run entirely office (SC2001) or at the Sharing by volunteers, and so its hours are Shop itself (B1050). Solar panels are coming soon based on the availability of its vol- To volunteer with the Sharing unteers. “We try to make it so the Shop, contact Ostrom at Sharing Shop is open from 9 until [email protected]. RYAN SPRINGETT Only two companies are in the money to be made and a lot of sav- INTERROBANG bidding process: London German ings to be had.” He said it’s all Green energy is something the Solar Corporation and Ameresco. about the green energy and even City of London is jumping on, and The winner will be announced that goes into the City’s pocket. Suspicious vehicle sought unlike other green projects, the early in the new year. “Even if we made a nickel of the City is not dragging their feet on The process passed the first hur- solar panels and we saved generat- ROBERT EARLE mid-20s, stocky build, approxi- this one. dle – waiting for the provincial ing other energy, we are still ahead CAMPUS SECURITY mately 220 lbs, and approximately The Municipality of London is government to authorize the City of the game.” Campus Security Services and 5’10” tall wearing a white, black in the middle of a bidding process of London to put the panels on top Polhill said he thinks just about the London Police Service are and red plaid lumberjacket. that will see solar companies put- of municipal buildings – in everyone should think about get- attempting to locate a vehicle Members of the campus com- ting their panels on municipal September 2012. ting solar panels – he’s even con- believed to be involved in recent munity are urged to continue their property, making things a little It was motioned in October by sidering it for his auto shop. “I vehicle thefts from campus. The vigilance in and around campus greener here in the Forest City. the Investment and Economic have a couple of customers who vehicle is a white Pontiac Grand parking lots and to report any sus- That green will also show up Prosperity Committee to make the actually do this kind of stuff for a Am and was witnessed at the scene picious or unusual activity to somewhere else: in the City of amendment to take out the word living, and we’re just discussing of an attempted theft of a black Campus Security Services at 519- London’s wallet. Joe Swan, Chair “buildings” and replace it with the (things) like roof structure. It’s up GM pick-up truck around 5 p.m. 452-4242, extension 4242 from of the Investment and Economic word “property” to expand the in the air right now, but I’m con- on November 26 at the east end of any campus phone or by using any Prosperity Committee, said the City’s options on where they can sidering it.” Lot 6 near the entry gate. A male campus emergency phone. Anyone $300,000 in leasing fees will be in put these solar panels. It was wel- The City of London seems opti- suspect, also believed to be with information in relation to this the City’s wallet if the project is comed by those committee mem- mistic about starting one or two involved in the attempted theft, investigation is asked to call successful. “The contribution back bers. pilot projects in the community in was witnessed at the scene and, Campus Security Services, the to the grid are significant; create Bud Polhill, London City the early months of 2013. when confronted by the owner, London Police Service or anony- jobs, provide more energy and pay Councillor for Ward One, said it’s fled in the white Grand Am. He is mously by calling Crimestoppers contributions of taxes to the city.” a great project. “There is a lot of described as male, Native, early to at 1-800-222-8477.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [email protected] 7 Volume 45 Issue No. 15 December 3, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ OPINION Lose it and keep it off!

MAC CASSIDY SPECIAL TO INTERROBANG Losing weight can be a challenge for many people; managing the weight and keeping it off is a different battle. Losing weight can be simply defined: “You have to eat fewer calories than you burn, regardless of whether the calories come from carbs, protein or fat,” according to MedicineNet.com. This might sound scary or even impossible, but you can break it down to be successful. Making lifestyle changes that suit you will make it easier to keep the weight off. This can be as easy as limiting the amount fat you consume every day, or making small changes, such as switching from whole milk to one or two per cent. After educating people about the ways you can manage and lose weight, the task itself may still be overwhelming. The idea of “keeping off the weight” can be broken down further into three easy-to-follow steps: 1. Make a commitment. Making a com- mitment might be the most important step, CREDIT: STOCK IMAGES due to the fact that keeping your lost pounds and vegetables. The other half should be Healthier heart: The higher your weight prostate, colon and rectal cancer. off takes a lot of time and effort. one-quarter starch and one-quarter protein. is, the harder your heart has to work, even Losing weight can be simplified if you 2. Find motivation. No one else can make - Enjoy broth-based soups, which have when you are at rest. Even a small amount of just take a step back and access your goals. you lose the weight. You must make lifestyle been shown to reduce food intake by 20 per weight loss can increase the amount of blood Follow a step-by-step process, record your changes for yourself. Try making a list of cent in some studies. going to vital organs, while allowing the results, stay motivated and you can achieve what is important to you and will keep you - Don’t drink your calories (some exercise heart to work more efficiently. “Maintaining your goals! motivated. Also make sure you can call upon and vitamin drinks are loaded with calories). a healthy body weight places less strain on Mac Cassidy is a Fitness and Health your motivation when you have moments of - Swap low-calorie treats for higher calo- the heart and reduces the risk of heart attack, Promotion student at Fanshawe College. temptation. It is also important to choose rie indulgences (e.g. a Fudgesicle instead of high blood pressure and angina,” according people in your life that can help positively a bowl of ice cream). to fitday.com. motivate you. These people should not dis- - Eat snacks earlier in the day. Lower risk of diabetes: “It is well docu- courage your decision or cause you any - Add a 15-minute walk to your day (in mented that people who are overweight are embarrassment. Lastly, if sharing your goals addition to daily workouts). at a greater risk to develop Type 2 diabetes,” with other people is not for you, try record- - Do not go to parties or grocery stores explains an article on fitday.com. “If you ing your results in a journal or book. This when you’re hungry. have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, will help remind you of the positive results So now that you know how to focus on losing weight may allow you to better con- you are getting. maintaining a healthy weight, what will you trol the diabetes. In some cases, after losing 3. Set realistic goals. Make sure the goals gain from doing this? There are lots of bene- weight, along with the other benefits of you set are realistic for you. Set your goals fits that you gain from staying at a healthy maintaining a healthy body weight, the so that you have a chance of success. Start weight: Diabetes may be controllable through diet as with a simple goal of losing two pounds in a Discomfort relief: When a person is car- decided upon by your doctor.” FSU Publications Office week. If you have success with that, try rying extra body weight, it is more likely for Lower risk of cancer: Losing weight will SC1012 increasing your goal to challenge yourself. them to avoid exercise. The excess weight not prevent you from developing cancer, but www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ After educating and finding motivation, that a person carries can put added stress on it can greatly reduce the possibility of devel- Publications Manager John Said some people may still feel lost. Putting your joints and bones. This makes normal tasks oping certain forms of cancer. Women who [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext. 224 goals into action can be the hardest part. harder than usual. “Less weight on these por- are overweight are more likely to develop Editor Erika Faust Following some of these strategies can help tions of the body will allow them to work uterine, gallbladder, ovary, breast, colon and [email protected] •519.453.3720 ext. 247 you get started: more efficiently and reduce damage,” cervical cancer. Men can also benefit by Staff Reporter Melanie Anderson - Each meal, fill half your plate with fruits according to fitday.com. lowering the likelihood of developing [email protected] •519.453.3720 ext. 291 Creative Director Darby Mousseau [email protected] •519.453.3720 ext. 229 Advertising Sara Roach [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext. 230 Web Facilitator Allen Gaynor When was the last time you [email protected] •519.453.3720 ext. 250 Letters to the Editor [email protected] Graphic Design Contributors: Hannah Marshall, Bernie Quiring, Kayla Watson really enjoyed a moment? Photographers: Illustrator: DAKOTA THOMPSON the park and I enjoyed it. These days are the way of the Dodo bird, but we will lose Alyse Gillings INTERROBANG almost gone, and kids would rather stay ourselves entirely if we do not embrace Contributors: It happens to us all. We live our fast- inside and play video games, talking to their physical knowledge versus the knowledge Jessica Bice, Agnes Chick, Susan Coyne, Victor De Jong, paced, ultrasonic lives with our high-defini- friends via instant messaging on their obtained using the Internet. Nauman Farooq, Bobby Foley, Allen Gaynor, Moira- tion televisions, new cars, video game con- phones or using voice communications The day will come where we can no Christelle Ghazal, Stuart Gooden, Eshaan Gupta, Victor soles and cellular technology capable of sat- through their respective gaming consoles longer satisfy our avaricious, egotistical Kaisar, Amy Legge, Wendy Lycett, Suzie Mah, Taylor isfying our ever-growing requirement for rather than going for a bike ride down to the requirements and we will have to look Marshall, Alison McGee, Rick Melo, Hai Ha Nguyen instant gratification. However, I am willing river to skip rocks. inward for happiness and entertainment. For Paige Parker, Roland Priske, Jeffrey Reed, Ryan Springett, to place a wager of a Fanshawe “Keep Calm It sounds archaic and dated, but we must many people this will not be an easy task Marty Thompson, Michael Veenema, Joshua Waller and Carry On” t-shirt that no one can understand that our desires are unyielding and it might even destroy people right down Comics: Dustin Adrian, Laura Billson, Robert Catherwood, remember the last time they truly sat back, whereas the development of technology will to their cores because they have not learned Charles Colling, Mischa Kavin, Chris Miszczak, Danielle reflected on what they have and enjoyed eventually stagnate and we will still be hun- how to be happy with themselves and what Schnekenburger and Andres Silva their lives without wanting more. gry for more. For example, when was the they have to offer the world. Have we really reached a point in life last time you went for a nice long walk in the People, we need to realize and understand where we read to our children on iPads country with your family followed up with that our lives are precious; we do not have a Cover Credit: instead of books? Taking them to violent some ice cream? I bet those outings and right to live, but the privilege to wake up BERNIE QUIRING and gory movies just so your son/daughter learning experiences and valuable family every day. When was the last time you sat in can be cool and discuss how gruesome the time have been usurped by technology and your backyard with a bonfire burning and movie was the next day on the playground? our everlasting demand for instant gratifica- gazed at the stars with your family and Editorial opinions or comments expressed Buying them consoles and violent games to tion. friends? I challenge each and every single in this newspaper reflect the views of the go with it, like the Call of Duty series or the I am not a father myself, but I know if I person who reads this article to look up in writer and are not those of the Grand Theft Auto series, to name a few. had children, I would want to legitimately the sky for 15 minutes a night for a week Interrobang or the Fanshawe Student There used to be a time where if one were spend time with them. I would not want to with no cellphone, no computer, no TV, no Union. All photographs are copyright 2011 by Fanshawe Student Union. All rights caught viewing such material, they would waste my time trying to compete with both video games – nothing. Look up and listen reserved. The Interrobang is published weekly by the Fanshawe have been taken out back, so to speak, but the television and the cellphone for my to the sounds of the night, this may provide Student Union at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd., Room SC1012, now we live in a society where parents want child’s attention and respect. There are you with some insight as to what I am talk- London, Ontario, N5Y 5R6 and distributed through the to be friends with their kids, and it is slowly reports that children as young as four or five ing about. Life is short, enjoy it while you Fanshawe College community. getting out of control. years old are now learning to use iPods and can. Letters to the editor are welcome. All letters are subject to edit- I remember when I was young, my par- iPads in class. Why is this happening? I ing and should be emailed. All letters must be accompanied by contact information. Letters can also be submitted online at ents used to take me for picnics and walks in know the physical textbook is quickly going www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ by following the Interrobang links. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 8 [email protected] OPINION Volume 45 Issue No. 15 December 3, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

Rob Ford, Toronto Mayor... for how long? Rob Ford and the ticking clock

VICTOR DE JONG INTERROBANG On November 26, 2012, the long-awaited verdict in the case of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was passed. The position of Toronto mayor will be vacated on December 10, 2012 unless Ford is able to win an appeal. Should that fail, there will be a by-election in which Ford has said he will run. The crux of the issue was the term “conflict of interest” and how it’s defined. Rob Ford voted against a motion regarding whether he should repay money he improperly raised in violation of the Conflict of Interest Act. In the last couple of years, there has been little in the news about the positive changes happening in Toronto. Taxation is down, expensing by city councillors was slashed by almost half. In fact, if you look past his blun- dering persona and big mouth, Ford uses the same tactics as the bigshots at the provincial Ruining a young woman’s level. When the transit workers were threat- ening to strike, he blocked the action, just like the Air Canada pilot strike and the cur- rent provincial Bill C-115 blocking teachers from striking. Christmas with gifts This leadership has been overshadowed by several run-ins with the media that unsur- prisingly brought overwhelming media con- now. I would need at least 250. demnation. When Ford called 9-1-1 upon But here’s the thing. With all the spending finding the This Hour Has 22 Minutes crew that goes on at Christmas, assuming that on his lawn, his behaviour was the topic of NOTES FROM DAY SEVEN most know that the holiday has something to conversation far more than his policies. MICHAEL VEENEMA [email protected] do with the birth of Jesus Christ, one could While it can fairly be said that he overreact- be forgiven if he or she thought that being ed, being met outside your home by televi- born was the most important thing Christ sion cameras early in the morning would try Somewhere, squeezed in between Black did. But it isn’t. even the most patient of people, which Ford Friday and Boxing Week, sits Christmas, The most important came later, in his is not. although with each passing year consumer adult years. Two things, actually. First, his What remains to be seen is how the appeal splurging increasingly threatens to over- death somehow took care of human sin, process will play out. Barring a dramatic whelm both the Christ and the Mass of yours and mine. To understand how, you reversal of his position, Ford will be seeking Christmas. On the other hand, who doesn’t have to know something about the Jewish to file an appeal within the 14-day window want a new tablet, gift cards from box stores, traditions concerning sin and sacrifice that to stay in office but beyond that deadline he candy canes, a trip to Whistler, or NHL sea- had been in play for centuries before his has 30 days to appeal the decision against son tickets for 2012/13 (going very cheap at death. Jesus was a Jew who fulfilled those him. In the event that he loses the appeal, as the moment for some reason)? traditions and opened the way for the rest of mentioned before, Ford has declared that But mass binge buying is part of a Peter us to buy into them. Knowledge about those he’ll be seeking re-election. The crucial Pan economy that is unreal and will not last. traditions comes from the Jewish Bible, thing to remember is that Ford was relieved When economists and business leaders tell these days often called the Old Testament. of office not for raising those funds, but for us that booming December retail sales are a The second thing was his resurrection, voting in council that he should not have to key to economic health, we are in trouble. meaning that God brought him back to life. repay that money to the donors, creating a We become brain-dead slaves to the mega- This astounding event also can’t be under- CREDIT: STOCK IMAGES conflict of interest. army of shareholders who demand to make stood very well unless one understands the Michael Veenema’s daughter is in for a sur- The decision passed down by Justice money in their sleep and hypnotize us with Jewish tradition of, and hopes for, resurrec- prise when she’ll be the only one opening Charles Hackland can be framed in primari- ad campaigns to make it happen. tion that predates Jesus by quite some time. presents this Christmas. ly two ways. On one hand, Mayor Ford Participants in our economy are seduced into Again, the Old Testament is the source. failed to inform himself as to the responsi- buying Christmas junk that is hardly needed Of the three events – Christ’s birth, death and and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with a bilities and limitations of his position and with money we barely have. resurrection – his birth is the least important. few hundred other people. If all goes well, therefore committed an unwitting error that And here’s the punchline: the share-hold- Nevertheless, it is still very important. there will be moments in the celebration cost him his position. On the other, Ford ers, consumers and over-indebted worker Christmas is the celebration of the birth of when our hearts stop for the sheer beauty of publicly admitted to using his status to drones are one and the same. We day trade at God as a human being, Jesus who grew up in the thought of God becoming a human being fundraise a miniscule amount of money and work or school, consume our brains out after the old Jewish village of Nazareth. It’s the and living next door, so to speak. redirect a few city resources for his football hours, and can’t stop worrying about how start to all the rest that happened. So maybe But even if you don’t get to a celebration team. hard we’ll have to work to get out of debt a little spending is in order after all, along of that kind – which you will find in every In essence it will come down to whether while trying to get to sleep at night. with some partying and celebrations in one of the hundreds of church buildings in Torontonians believe in the principle or the Okay, I admit this sounds a little pes- churches and homes. and around London – you may still hear practice. Either they’ll understand that he’s simistic and extreme. But I maintain my What will I do this Christmas? My daugh- “Silent Night,” “O Holy Night” and many an uninformed, well-meaning everyman, or basic point: thinking we will improve the ter said to the rest of our family that this other Christian pieces over the sound sys- they’ll decide that using an elected status to economy with a fit of consumer indulgence Christmas none of us should buy presents for tems of Walmart and McDonalds. raise money – a tiny amount for a charity – this Christmas season is pure bunk. If we each other. We all totally agreed with her. You may feel something stir. It might not is still intolerable. Whichever conclusion could spend our way to economic health, And on December 25 she, and only she, is be an angina attack; it could a momentary they reach will be heavily affected by the we’d all be rich by now. going to get presents from us. flutter of awareness that God did something portrayal of Ford in the media, and his abili- Well, that’s not a problem I can resolve in After we have ruined her Christmas this beautiful when his son was born 2,012 (give ty to keep his temper leading up to that hypo- the next 200 words, so I’ll leave that for way, we’ll find a place where we can sing or take) years ago. thetical by-election. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [email protected] 9 Volume 45 Issue No. 15 December 3, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ OPINION The rules of engagement

were unable to fulfill my editing require- ments, I would be provided with the original images. PSYCH YOUR MIND Because she has been a friend of mine for ROSE CORA PERRY www.rosecoraperry.com some time (engaging in business with a friend was perhaps my first mistake!), I let it slide that it took nearly three months to get EVERYTHING (and I mean everything) the photos into my possession. When I in life is governed by contracts. Whether received them, I was shocked and appalled spoken or not, when we engage in interac- (to put it lightly) at the massacre job she did tions with each other, our responses and on my features. I don’t mean to sound ego- behaviours that are deemed “appropriate” tistical but I’m not exactly a 500-pound 60- and/or “allowed” are determined by the cir- year-old trying to pass for a supermodel. In cumstances in which we find ourselves, other words, my editing requirements are along with the level of intimacy shared basic and minimalistic: soften any apparent between ourselves and the individual(s) with wrinkles; remove the dark circles, if visible, whom we are communicating. In other under my eyes; and blur out any obvious words, how you relate to “Mommy dearest” scars. Nothing more. Nothing less. versus a professor versus a police officer When I approached her about retrieving versus your best friend and so forth varies the original images, I did my best not to flat- CREDIT: GET MILKED significantly... and for good (and I hope out offend her, but I also needed to make it obvious) reason. As a female, perhaps the clear that I was highly dissatisfied with what changes everything AND everyone. In sum, when it comes to matters of the most relatable example from everyday life is I had received. She tried to argue with me on It’s clear from my perspective that my heart, please listen and listen intently to the seeing the difference in how your man acts numerous accounts, taking the stance that it friend is highly attached to her work as an little voices in your head and the butterflies when he’s alone with you as opposed to was appropriate to pin the blame on me artist. This explains her immediate defensive or sinking pits in your stomach, but when it when he’s with his buddies. Age, too, obvi- exclusively (excellent consumer-vendor strategies and inability to see the shortcom- comes to matters of money or legalities, the ously plays a role in one’s interactions relations, don’t ya think?). ings of her work. Now, I hate to sound cold, psychologically mature approach is to because in North American society, at least, First off, she claimed that I had seen her but individuals such as her frankly shouldn’t understand that emotions become BARRI- it commonly serves as a means of establish- past work and therefore should have known be engaging in commerce exchanges ERS to effective communication. I recom- ing authority (e.g. the younger demographic what to expect and that her edits were 100 because business, in its essence, comes mend adopting a strategy known as “zero- is to respect its elders). per cent in line with my requests. When that down to a very simple logical formula based thinking,” namesaked by serial entre- In situations wherein the details of the didn’t fly, she tried to pull the whole “it’s wherein emotion has no place: preneur and blogger behind Preneur relationship and expectations of each party clearly a matter of personal taste” route, with 1) Vendor renders a service or product to Marketing, Pete Williams. In a nutshell, involved in a contract (social or otherwise) the caveat that a customer of hers cannot a consumer at an agreed-upon price zero-based thinking is about stripping away are clearly outlined (preferably in writing), demand original files nor a refund based on 2) Consumer pays for service or product everything irrelevant to the decision-making there is (for obvious reasons) a lower likeli- that alone. Then, she decided I was appar- upon delivery process except for the cold, hard facts and hood of conflict. However, given the subjec- ently not clear enough in what I requested as 3) Vendor is to ensure consumer satisfac- applying hindsight to establish whether tive nature of “definitions,” having some- far as edits go. Finally, the icing on the cake tion and accommodate exchanges or refunds, you’re truly making the best and most posi- thing in writing is not always a failsafe tac- was that her photos represent her “brand” if product or service falls short of fulfilling tive choices for your future and goals. tic. Once again the melodrama of my life and that I paid for a service (the photoshoot), outlined expectations, was faulty or defec- Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? Good old intro- proves illustrative: not a final product, so a refund would not be tive spection in yet another form! I recently solicited the services of a pho- issued, even if the photos were rendered, in Again, no more, no less. The rationale Beyond business, there are numerous tographer to take portraits of me for the my opinion, completely unusable. behind this basic equation is of course so that other applications for “zero-based thinking.” cover art of my upcoming release. As part of So why am I telling you this story? Well, understandings between individuals can be Another example that comes to mind is her contract, she was insistent on giving a go as much as I’m a proponent of listening to upheld legally, when necessary. when dealing with not-so-pleasant in-laws. at editing the photos herself, despite the fact one’s heart for guidance (I am an artist, after While the photographer in my story, as I There are only so many times you can try to that I am thoroughly experienced in this vein all), there are certain circumstances in life stated, is my friend, that relationship truly convince someone you’re “good enough” for (one of my many jobs in my varied and illus- (moreover, certain “contractual relation- bears no relevance on the fact that I hired her their child before it becomes nothing more trious career, thus far, was working at a ships”) in which it is highly inappropriate to for a product and upon delivery, the product than a waste of energy and a drain on your funeral home reconstructing vintage images allow your emotions to get the better of you. was simply not up to par. I would feel the own self-esteem. In other words, this for ‘In Memoriam’ packages). The contract Business exchanges, understandably, rank at same way about the photos if someone I just month’s lesson: know when it’s worth crack- clearly stated that she was to provide me the top of this list; hence, many a friendship met had edited them in a similar fashion. Of ing a smile, shedding a tear or letting out with the final shots no later than six weeks have been torn asunder when “business” and course, she has convinced herself other- your inner roar. More importantly, know following the photoshoot and that if she “pleasure” have met. In other words, money wise… but I digress. when it’s not! Student blasts Best Buy Ride respectfully on the LTC

Dear Editor: computer studies, and I need a high-per- JESSICA BICE bus does not mean that the other seven peo- Warning to all Fanshawe students: formance laptop for my everyday classes. INTERROBANG ple will stand up and do the right thing. I purchased an ASUS laptop computer This ASUS make was recommended to You see it all the time: teenagers, people “Ride respectfully” is not a term that (Model # G73JH –HST7) in January 2011. me by several classmates. Following their your age or able-bodied strangers ignoring should be used lightly, and here are some Price: $1,455 (plus applicable Canadian advice, I decided to buy the ASUS G73JH those who require courtesy seating or priori- respectful tips: taxes). Store: Best Buy – Wellington Street, model with my hard-earned money from my ty seating on the bus. What many people - Take off your backpack when you enter London Ontario – Canada. part-time job. overlook is this overwhelming gratitude that the bus. Many backpacks take room away I did not purchase the extension warranty As mentioned above, my joy and pride did these people who need the seating have from those who could have potentially at the cost of $369.99 for two years, believ- not last long. when someone gives up their seat for them. boarded the bus. Instead, place your back- ing that nothing should go wrong with I feel that handing me a relatively new Why is it that they’re so grateful for some- pack at your feet. today’s advanced electronic technology. computer back unfixed after three weeks by thing that is common courtesy? It’s because - When you notice someone who may The computer quit working three weeks Best Buy, and their statement that the defec- it’s few and far between when someone need your seat more than you do, regardless ago. tive parts required are no longer available, is actually gives them the courtesy. of whether you are in priority or courtesy I took it back to the Best Buy store and extremely inconsiderate – one may say What drives this arrogance? Self-impor- seating, please give up your seat. paid the required amount of $500 (up-front unbelievable – and definitely not good PR tance, laziness, or perhaps the simple lack of - Pay special attention to pregnant service fee) in the service department, which by both ASUS and Best Buy. education about the issue. There are over women. Giving a pregnant woman a seat sent it for repair to authorized ASUS service. Since I am attending a computer program 200 buses in the fleet, and over 18 million will give her a rest and potentially prevent After more than three weeks of patient (a three and half year compressed combina- passengers per year ride the London Transit injury to the woman or her baby. waiting, a Best Buy service agent phoned me tion of computer courses) at Fanshawe Commission busses. Of these passengers, - Try to keep speaking at a normal vol- and stated that the computer could not be College with well over 60 other classmates, many are elderly, pregnant, are riding with ume. Yelling can make the bus ride unpleas- fixed due to lack of spare parts for this it will be hard for me not to bring up my dis- young children or need assistance to move ant for other riders. model and that Best Buy will pay back the mal experience with Best Buy. around and require the courtesy and priority - If you are intoxicated and you know you $500 service amount. Through the Internet, I found authorized seating far more than others. act out when you are, take a taxi. I asked for a diagnosis report. According ASUS service based in Markham, Ontario – Here are a few things that may change - Understand that children cannot reach to Best Buy, the ‘no longer available’ parts ASUS Service Canada – whose rep told me your mind when you’re considering remain- the bars to stand up on the bus. You are were: VGA Board and motherboard. over the phone that the laptop was never sent ing in your seats, and someone who needs it probably able to stand with more ease than a Considering that the ‘age’ of the laptop is to them by Best Buy and that they can fix it most stands: child can on the bus. Give up your seat to less than two years, it is hard to understand in two days for the amount of $347. - It is YOUR responsibility to decide to children. that a product for which I paid a consider- I highly recommend this company to fel- move. It is not the bus driver’s responsibili- The last piece of advice is that if you ably large amount of money can become low students who purchased their electronic ty to move you. would appreciate someone giving up their obsolete in such a short time. equipment at Best Buy and their warranty is - If someone pregnant or elderly falls, seat when you need it, you must give the I am a full-time student at Fanshawe expired. they may be injured or worse. same courtesy. Ride respectfully. College, taking Computer Security, David Solarik - Just because there are an average of six Networking, Active Directory and other Fanshawe College student priority seats and two courtesy seats on each 10 LIFESTYLES Volume 45 Issue No. 15 December 3, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

Thinking ahead Looking back at 2012 in music Bats’ latest album delivered big rock songs with the sort of power and authority we needed to kick to the Career Fair BOBBYISMS the summer off right. Driven by BOBBY FOLEY the singles “Old Blood” and “Road Sick” – part of which was filmed ERIKA FAUST cialist at Career Services. “We’re late one night here in London – INTERROBANG hoping to have a wide variety of I write about random things a Dead Set On Living is a dynamic Your thoughts are probably employers there,” and the Fair lot. I write a lot about random hard rock album that deserves to be turning to the holiday break, but organizers are aiming to have things. Now that December is heard again and again. now is the time to start thinking employers representing each finally upon us, it feels like it’s John Mayer, Born And Raised: past December and into the year school of study at Fanshawe. safe to talk about Christmas and Released in May, John Mayer’s ahead. It may seem early, but now Over the holiday break, students the coming break without annoy- latest studio offering reveals a dif- can do a few things to prepare for is the time to start thinking about ing anyone or making the time feel record at number one – the album ferent side of the singer, one who the Career Fair, said Campbell. summer jobs or careers after grad- like an eternity. was released in July just after those seems far more introspective and “They should get working on their uation and preparing for Career It’s also finally safe to start talk- in the know released their Best Of pensive following years of his resumes right now so it’s at least Week, which runs from February 4 ing about the biggest and best So Far lists back in June. Channel more immediate lifestyle online up to date. Maybe think about to 8. albums released in the past year, Orange is Ocean’s first full-length via Twitter and his blogs. Mayer some potential types of jobs they Career Services’ Career Week and major magazines and release and features guest appear- dialed the digital lifestyle way might want to look into. Practice a aims to get students thinking ahead tastemakers have begun to publish ances by André 3000, John Mayer, back and dove deep into himself little bit with interviewing, to summer jobs and their future their year-end lists. And not unlike Om’Mas Keith and more. while recovering from vocal sur- because they could be having little careers, and will feature a number electoral primaries, some publica- The album is unquestionably gery, resulting in the kind of crafts- mini interviews right on the spot, of speakers talking about a variety tions even weighed in on the topic beautiful, but what makes it so manship and vulnerability he dis- depending on how the employers of topics of interest to job seekers, before the end of November, compelling a listen is its stark and played on older releases like Room are approaching it.” Students can including volunteering, preparing bringing a number of releases to powerful themes of love, sex and For Squares and Heavier Things. meet one on one with a member of for the job search and more. focus – or back to focus – for con- the highs and lows in between. The The Balconies, Do It In The the Career Services staff to discuss One of the biggest events during sideration. stories and characters may or may Dark: Although only a single and resumes, cover letters and inter- Career Week is the Career and Pitchfork, Paste and MOJO not reflect real people, but Ocean’s not a full-length release, The view techniques, or can attend one Summer Job Fair, which will take Magazines all weighed in early, mastery is in their unraveling emo- Balconies’ new recording reflects a of the workshops in the weeks place in both J Gyms on February and as they’re representing differ- tion, like a director carefully guid- big step for the band, whose hum- leading up to the Fair. 6. ent regions in musical taste and ing them to their full potential. ble Ottawa beginnings must be A full list of employers who will This marks the 10th annual driven by different musical cli- Channel Orange has certainly starting to seem in the distant past. attend the Fair will be available at Career Fair. “It’s not just for the mates, it’s interesting to note earned its place among the high- The band recorded a popular video www.fanshawec.ca/careerservice- graduating students, it’s for all stu- where they agree and disagree. lights of the past year. cover of Justin Bieber’s “Baby” sand will include company profiles dents,” said Christina Cook, the Although the Americans Speaking personally, however, with Toronto’s Hands & Teeth and and the names of the representa- Career Services representative Pitchfork and Paste agreed on titles there are a number of albums that just recently toured across the tives attending the Fair. Cook rec- who is organizing Career Week. like Fiona Apple’s The Idler have meant a lot to me that may country supporting Big Sugar, so ommended students check out the “If you are looking for a summer Wheel..., Japandroids’ Celebration not appear on many year-end lists. prospects for a strong 2013 are list and make cover letters and tai- job or if you’re looking for some- Rock and Beach House’s Bloom, Writing this column for so long has looking very good. lored resumes for the companies thing part-time while you’re in the only release with enough endeared me to a number of artists However, prospects for 2013 is they’re interested in working for. school, there’s something for power and appeal to break into the and their albums, and this year was another topic for another column. Career Services already has everybody at the Career Fair.” Top 10 of each (the Top 2, more certainly no exception; in case you For more on the latest in music summer jobs posted, so check out “We have a lot of different specifically) was Frank Ocean’s missed them, check out these great news, views and anticipated releas- their job site now for information – employers coming out from all genre-bending masterpiece albums by artists that have es, consider following this column access the job postings through over Canada,” she continued. Channel Orange. appeared in this column over the on Twitter @fsu_bobbyisms, and FanshaweOnline. For more infor- “We’re going to have more A “very beautiful album about year: have a wonderful holiday break! mation and for updates on the employers than ever before.” not-so-beautiful people,” accord- Cancer Bats, Dead Set On You’ve earned it. I’m out of words. Career Fair, check out Career “It’s like a one-stop shop where ing to Paste – who placed the Living: Released in April, Cancer students can see which employers Services on social media: face- are hiring,” added Larissa book.com/FanshaweCS and on Campbell, student services spe- Twitter @FanshaweCS. Home for the holidays

Christmas more than to get the heck out of there. MY SERIES OF However, being home for the CHECK YOUR UNFORTUNATE holidays doesn’t have to be all that EVENTS JENNA WANT bad; it can actually be quite enjoy- able. Consider this your survival GRADES on [email protected] guide: It’s the most wonderful time of - Be sure to take some time for the year! Apple pies, gift-wrapping yourself. Whether this means hav- WEBADVISOR and an endless amount of lipstick ing to rent a hotel room, or maybe kisses from Aunt Judy could only just going on a long walk or run, be mean one thing: you’re home for alone every now and then to clear Grades will be available on WebAdvisor December 19th after 6:00 pm. the holidays. your mind and stay as sane as pos- (for programs ending December 14th) There’s no denying that the sible. Christmas season truly is magical, - Something else to keep in the It is important to check your grades and academic standing as soon as and it’s lovely to get to spend some back of your head is the realization quality time with family members, that it is only three weeks; after possible in case you have failed pre-requisite courses for the Winter Term but three whole weeks of it? After that, you can go back to being the and/or are required to reapply to your program. you’ve completed your exams, the mature, sophisticated student we excitement of going home to Mom all know you are when you’re at and Dad will be at an all time high. school. If your academic standing is "Required to Reapply" you must contact your Your necessities are packed into - Appreciate the time with your Academic School before December 21, 2012 or the week of January 2, 2013. the back of the minivan, and you family, especially extended family wave goodbye to your dust bunny- members who you might not get to Many of the Schools will have extended hours the first week of January to assist infested student home (just me?). see all that often. students. The first week in your home- - Lastly, communication goes a town is nothing but hot cocoa and long way. Your parents probably More information regarding grades, academic standing and registration for board games, and it’s not until still see you as the eight-year-old about day eight that the novelty who was ecstatic to receive an the next term can be found on MyFanshawe under begins to wear off. Your big broth- Easy-Bake Oven. Let them know er will not give up the remote so how you’ve grown and what your Office of the Registrar, Student Records. that you can watch your favourite new interests are. This will prevent TLC shows, your parents are forc- any fake excitement on Christmas We wish you good luck on your exams and ing you to clean your room, and morning. you’re really starting to miss Kraft If you’re still struggling to find final assignments. Dinner. The final week is nothing any ounce of joy left during your but a scene from National last couple of days at home, think Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, of all of that leftover turkey. We're here to help you succeed. and there’s nothing you want for Happy Holidays! 11 Volume 45 Issue No. 15 December 3, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ LIFESTYLES

CREDIT: LISE WATIER Lise Watier’s Winter collection, Glamour Rose, incorporates beautiful red lips and metallic eye shadows. Holiday trends 2012

dusting a gold or silver eye shadow over the eyelid will create a very luminous look that can be comple- BEAUTY BOY mented with a bold lip. Red lips are CREDIT: HAI HA NGUYEN JOSHUA R. WALLER [email protected] one of the most common trends for the holiday season; so many cos- metic companies will release limit- Thinking icy pink for the holidays The winter holidays are finally ed edition lipsticks or even collec- here, so it’s time to glam up your tions that revolve around the red lip. parties and even New Year’s Eve! 4. Open-Toe Sparkle Shoes: makeup look! The winter season Dior, Chanel and Lise Watier are all The strapless silhouette is so easy These shoes are the perfect pair for always has beautiful, glamorous lines that launched beautiful red lip- to wear and easy to accessorize. this dress because they comple- trends that are easily incorporated sticks that vary in texture and shade THE SHOPPING BAG For this particular dress, avoid a ment it without being too matchy- HAI HA NGUYEN into your evening looks and can be so that everyone can find their per- big chunky necklace as that will matchy. They’re a great open-toe effortlessly added to your day fect colour. take away from the detailing of the pair with a little heel, which makes makeup routine. This holiday sea- Adding a slight contour to your dress. (Forever 21, $40) walking around the party a little bit son is full of reds, golds and silvers complexion will make your makeup The holiday season is finally 2. Spike and Rhinestone easier. (Aldo, $80) that can create a really sophisticated look a little bit more sophisticated here, and that means it’s time to get Bracelet: The desired look for this 5. Bow Bag: This bag makes the yet glamorous look. Brands such as and elegant. All you need to do is dressed up for all those fun holiday outfit is to keep it dressy, so a thick outfit look cute and the bow adds a Chanel, Dior, Lise Watier and find a dark, ashy shade that you can parties ahead! Taking inspiration rhinestone bracelet is perfect. To girly detail to mirror the style of Clarins have added limited edition easily blend into the hollows of from snow and the icy palette of add a nice little twist, two silver the dress. It has a long chain so you pieces to their line that are perfect your cheeks. Chanel recently winter gives the outfit a festive spike bracelets are added on either can wear it cross-body and don’t this holiday season. released an exclusive contour shade touch. This light pink strapless ends of the bracelet. It looks like a have to carry it around the party. If you prefer to wear more eye that is perfect for all skin tones. dress with silver sequins is so completely different bracelet and (This style is from a previous sea- makeup, then the golds and silvers However, you can always use a beautiful and glamorous on its the spikes add to the ‘icy’ look. son but this style of bag can be are what you want to add to your matte eye shadow as a contour own, but adding some complemen- (Thick Rhinestone Bracelet: Aldo found many places such as Forever look to get that festive feel. colour such as MAC’s Wedge or a tary accessories and a matching Accessories, $50; Spikes: Aldo 21 or Town Shoes) Covering your entire eyelid with a matte bronzer. The key is to avoid sparkly silver pair of heels takes Accessories, $12) The soft pink of the dress makes metallic gold eye shadow and con- anything that is too warm-toned as the outfit to a whole new level. The 3. Earrings: These amazingly it wearable for so many occasions. touring with a deep chocolate it will lose its structured, elegant light pink colour of the dress and detailed earrings help bring togeth- It’s a great investment piece so you brown will make a very sexy, ele- look. purse make for a sweet, girly ele- er the silver in the dress without don’t have to buy a new dress for gant look that will make any eye If you love wearing all sorts of ment while the silver adds glam, a taking away from it. Since there is every single party. The sequins in colour “pop.” Another way to incor- makeup, then incorporate all the bit of edge and drama. no necklace, you can choose a big- the dress add drama and open up porate these metallics is by creating makeup trends for the holiday sea- 1. Light Pink Sequined Dress: ger pair of earrings, these in partic- many possibilities for accessories a traditional smokey eye and lightly son. Golden eyes, red lips, a con- This is one of those dresses that is ular are made with a higher quality that can work for the dress and dusting gold pigment on top of the toured complexion and false lashes so great to have whenever you Stellux crystals so they sparkle and change up the look. Whatever the black. This way the gold is subtle will beautifully accentuate your want a glamorous look – it’s great catch the light. (Stellux Earrings: occasion may be, this look is a but still transforms a smokey eye own features and add a bit of a fes- for holiday celebrations, cocktail Aldo Accessories, $50) guaranteed showstopper! into a festive makeup look. tive flare to them! Will you dare to If you are someone who doesn’t add a bit of metallic sheen to your Stylish gifts to give, receive tend to wear too much eye makeup, evening look?

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MELANIE ANDERSON still over 300 calories. You look at physical activity,” said INTERROBANG about 500 calories per meal and Vandermeer. “Now with With Christmas comes a pictur- you just consumed 300 calories Christmas coming up and everyone esque turkey dinner often filled just for a beverage.” She added that being so busy, it becomes even with mounds of mashed potatoes, it’s important to treat these fancy less.” gravy, stuffing and fresh rolls – holiday drinks as a treat and not as Many Christmas parties have and don’t forget Christmas cookies a beverage alongside a meal or a turned into pot-luck dinners or and Grandma’s homemade pump- snack. snack fests, making them another kin pie. One word comes to mind Along with the unhealthy drinks prime location to put on the when thinking of all these deli- come easily accessible treats and pounds. When it comes to attend- cious foods: carbs. With little time baked goods. Whether it’s at home ing parties, Broxterman had three for exercising and more time for or at the office, Broxterman big tips: avoid dips (such as Christmas parties and dinners, it warned that snacking becomes spinach or artichoke dips) that are can be easy to lose track of our dangerous at this time of year. “It’s high in fat and calories; never go to belly size over the break. the junk and cookies and choco- a party hungry; and stick to the Before the festive meals even lates that sit around the house after “two plate” rule. “If you’re at a begin, we are bombarded by adver- hosting a party or during that week party that has finger food and you’re picking at different items, CREDIT: TOOMUCHONHERPLATE.COM tisements for new speciality holi- between Christmas and New The holiday season brings with it many sweet treats that can sabotage make a rule for yourself that you’re day drinks such as Tim Hortons’ Year’s … Those kinds of things, any diet. When attending holiday events make sure you go with a plan never going to eat straight out of a Candy Cane Hot Chocolate or they’re little temptations left not to overindulge. Starbucks’ Eggnog Latte. Both around the house, and a bit here or serving bowl, but instead use the sound scrumptious, but according a nibble there or a handful of small plates or napkins available. the turkey we started removing the or cooked green beans; a quarter of to registered dietician Jennifer chocolate isn’t registering as how Then tell yourself you can have skin because that’s where you get the plate would be a starchy food, Broxterman, drinks can be one of many calories are really adding two fillups of your plate, but you the saturated fats from. If you put which includes potatoes, stuffing, our biggest problems. “I think up.” Sticking to the “out of sight, can only stick to what you put on lots of seasoning and vegetables bread or rolls; and the remaining what sneaks away from people is a out of mind” policy can really help, your plate,” she suggested. around the turkey when you’re quarter would be the turkey or a lot of the alcohol and beverage she added. So you’ve kept up with your roasting, it gets enough flavour and protein. One way to achieve this is calories because they don’t register A break from school and work workout regiment, made it through juice on its own.” When choosing by actually putting the vegetables the same way that a solid food shouldn’t mean a break from exer- the Christmas parties and tempta- vegetables, she suggested steaming on your plate first,” she suggested. calorie does with the brain.” cising. Routines often get broken tions at work, but now you have to them and not adding butter. 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White meat without Broxterman recommended watch- said Vandermeer, “so it’s better to “I ordered a Caramel Brulée Latte rely on outdoor activities aren’t skin is the healthiest choice. ing your portion sizes. “(On) ‘the take smaller pieces and enjoy and (from Starbucks), with no whip getting out as much, so those peo- Vandermeer’s family has opted for healthy plate,’ 50 per cent of the savour what you’re eating.” and skim milk, and the Grande was ple already aren’t getting as much healthier options in the past. “With plate is veggies – it could be salad See

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A Christmas Story 2 (2012)

Millions groaned simultaneous- ly when it was announced earlier this year that there would be a direct-to-video sequel to the 1983 film A Christmas Story. And I can’t say that I blame said groan- ers. As I explained in an article published in Interrobang last year CREDIT: LIONSGATE titled “A Christmas bore-y,” the Josh Peck, Josh Hutcherson and Chris Hemsworth in Red Dawn. 1983 original film about parents who buy a gun for their scheming 10-year-old boy was an atrocious piece of work that has sullied the fine holiday of Christmas for the We awake to past three decades. So I was none too eager to give A Christmas Story 2 a look-see. However, Interrobang’s resident another Red Dawn Scrooge/Grinch, editor Erika Faust, threatened to make me work CREDIT: WARNER PREMIERE, HOLLYWOOD MEDIA BRIDGE, TELVAN PRODUCTIONS ing their town. When Jed and Matt on Christmas Eve and also revoke flee for their lives to head to their my Christmas bonus of a Jelly of opposed to BB guns. But one thing adoration of this car leads him to safehouse in the woods, they the Month Club membership if I that hasn’t changed is the comical damaging it while it is still at the REEL VIEWS encounter a handful of teenagers didn’t produce a review of the cheapskate tendencies of Ralphie’s lot, and he must engage in a series ALISON MCGEE [email protected] who are seeking refuge. Once safe- film. My family relies on that jelly, father, simply known as The Old of hilarious escapades in order to ly tucked away, Jed, Matt and the so I knew what I had to do. Man. raise the astronomical sum of $85 two boys who they saved along the So I reluctantly slipped the Daniel Stern (City Slickers, to pay off a cranky car dealer. way decide to take a stand and movie into my VHS, and then into Home Alone) takes over the role of A Christmas Story 2 did not just Red Dawn (2012) fight back in the name of freedom my DVD player once that didn’t Ralphie’s dad, and is the best part go straight to home video. It also and America. work. My expectations were quite of this spectacular movie. He con- went straight to my heart. I am so Chris Hemsworth takes the lead low, but like the birth of a certain tinues his battle with his archrival pleased that in a few years we will as Jed, and though this flick was baby 2,000 years ago in – the family’s faulty furnace – but no longer be subjected to 24-hour The latest in the recent string of filmed before the wild success and Bethlehem, a miracle occurred. also develops a new obsession: ice marathons of the wretched original Hollywood remakes has come to popularity of Thor, he proves that Despite being based on a story by fishing. When a butcher has the film, and instead families can gath- theatres just in time for the holiday he has what it takes without a rep- the same author, and featuring gall to charge 40¢/pound for the er around the tube on Christmas season. That’s right, ladies and utation to pull off an action-heavy most of the same characters, A family’s turkey dinner, The Old Day, and spend their time not talk- gentlemen, Red Dawn is back character. Hemsworth gives it his Christmas Story 2 succeeds in Man balks, and decides to spend ing to one another while they again, reincarnated and re-imag- all in a physically demanding per- every way that the original failed. day after day trying to catch the watch this film and eat turkey. Or ined to give us a somewhat updat- formance, bringing a strong sense A Christmas Story 2 takes place family an alternative feast. perhaps as The Old Man suggest- ed – yet no more creative or of realism to the character. five years after the events of the Ralphie too is up to his old ed, they could eat fish. Cod bless thoughtful – look at what happens Stepping in beside Hemsworth first film. Much has changed, with tricks, trying to plant the seeds for us, everyone! when communists attack America. as Jed’s younger brother Matt is main character Ralphie developing his parents to buy him his dream In 1984, Patrick Swayze, C. Josh Peck, in his transition from an interest in girls and cars as car for Christmas. But Ralphie’s Thomas Howell and Charlie Sheen the small screen (Nickelodeon TV) took action when, on the very cusp to action flicks. Peck does an of the Second World War, Soviet impressive job of holding his own forces invaded American soil. against heavyweight Hemsworth, Holiday movie traditions Now, in 2012, Chris Hemsworth, and when it comes time for him to Josh Hutcherson and Josh Peck play the gun-wielding soldier boy, band together to save modern-day dreams of one young boy’s longing he does a more than adequate job. American soil from a North Josh Hutcherson, who fans will for a Red Ryder BB Gun; the Korean invasion. Directed by Dan redemption of one angry, rich old know from his role of Peeta in The McGee’s Movie Bradley, a heavy hitter in the world Hunger Games, and Connor Moments man; and of course the all-around of Hollywood stuntmen, Red Cruise, son of Tom Cruise, round ALISON MCGEE happy endings of one group of Dawn speaks of both the freshness [email protected] Brits at Christmas. out the band of boys-turned-heroes of a new director’s debut as well as as Robert and Daryl, respectively. The great thing about holiday the action-packed intensity of a What I remember most about movies is that they can be about Also of note in the cast are Jeffrey project being headed up by some- Dean Morgan as Marin Corps Sgt. Christmas Eve as a child was get- any holiday that you choose to cel- one who has done nearly every ting into my favourite snowflake- ebrate and still have the same Tanner, and Brett Cullen as Jed’s film stunt out there. father Tom. patterned pajamas after dinner, effect. You might be watching The film’s plot follows the story curling up on the couch beside my Eight Crazy Nights on the third Red Dawn is perhaps not the of Jed Eckert, a United States best action movie out there, but it parents under a warm blanket and night of Hanukkah instead of Elf Marine who is paying a visit to his watching, in order, Rudolph the on Boxing Day. You might be is also far from the worst. With so family while on leave, and his many remakes hitting screens as of Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the watching movies that I’ve never younger brother Matt, who holds a Snowman and, saving the best for heard of before on the eve of holi- late, it is refreshing to find one that mighty grudge against Jed for would be difficult to ruin anyway. last, The Muppet Christmas Carol. days that mean the world to you leaving the family for the Army I did this every year, without fail, and your family. All in all, if you’re looking for after their mother tragically passed an action packed good night at the until I was old enough to move out It’s not the particular movie that away. Soon after arriving, Jed into my own place, but ever since makes it special – it’s not even the movies, Red Dawn is not a bad CREDIT: WALT DISNEY STUDIOS awakens one morning to find choice at all. then I have kept the tradition alive. particular holiday that you cele- North Korean paratroopers attack- Now it’s Roots sweatpants, a brate – it’s having a day to cele- The holidays wouldn’t be the same tumbler full of Baileys and my dog brate, whether it be Christmas, without The Muppet Christmas sitting next to me on the couch, and Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or something Carol for Alison McGee. it’s A Christmas Story, Love completely different, and getting It’s magical, pure and simple. Actually and The Muppet swept away by the magic of it. The Holiday movie traditions are a Christmas Carol. Even though I’m sights, the sounds, the entertain- big deal in my house. They let the older, on my own and the movies ment; the atmosphere. It’s getting Christmas spirit come alive just have changed, the way that watch- lost in the magic of the movies as that extra little bit. So this year, on ing holiday movies on Christmas well as the magic of the holidays. your holiday, grab a movie, a pip- Eve makes me feel hasn’t changed It’s watching a flick and relating so ing hot cup of tea and let the magic one bit. strongly to one of the characters, or of the season take over for a little It’s the magic of the holiday sea- it’s realizing that you have so bit. son right there on the screen, filling much to be thankful for because Happy Holidays. my living room with the hopeful you’re not in Tiny Tim’s shoes. 20 LIFESTYLES Volume 45 Issue No. 15 December 3, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

Would working from home work for you?

sacrifices to make and rules to self a chance to succeed. It’s a sim- abide by if you wish to trade a ple rule that not everyone buys into daily commute from the suburbs when they establish a business. THE REAL WORLD for a 10-second turn from the They want the glory, but they’re Jeffrey Reed [email protected] kitchen to the home office. But if not willing to offer blood, sweat you are disciplined, work in a com- and tears. patible business sector, enjoy the The Internet, though, has made One afternoon, back in the early flexibility and freedom and, yes, the move from working outside the 1990s and shortly into my career as make a solid wage, then working home to working within a home a freelance journalist, I was out from home may be the right choice office a seamless transition. It has mowing my lawn during a week- for you. forever changed the way we do day afternoon when a neighbour My first home office consisted business. In 1993, when I was asked, “Are you looking for work? of an old telephone, an answering researching for my first book (pub- We’re hiring down at the plant.” machine, a kitchen table purchased lished in 1994), I spent most of my This fellow could not wrap his at a garage sale, a portable type- work weeks researching micro- head around the fact I was able to writer, a tape recorder and micro- fiche files at the London Public tackle household chores and still phone, and a wall calendar to keep Library. Back then, whenever I make a good living without punch- track of my appointments and researched for an in-depth maga- CREDIT: WICKEDSTART.COM ing a clock. deadlines. It was a bare-bones zine article, again I spent countless Working from home can be a rewarding experience. A lot has changed since then in business, but it all started with a hours digging into library files for terms of home-based businesses professional image. Unless anyone a needle in a haystack. Today, with the task. Clients appreciate that – ting in front of my screen. and freelancing. When I formed knocked on the door of my base- Internet search engines and and they expect it if you wish to If working 9 to 5 is dogging you, my business in 1989, the phenom- ment apartment, there was no way resources including Google and continue doing business together. then you may consider freelancing enon of working from a home they could tell my office apart YouTube, I can complete research Today, I have two home offices, from a home-based office. Just office was new and greatly misun- from an office in a downtown for a number of stories in less than including one simply used for writ- make sure you’re prepared to make derstood. Today, Statistics Canada tower. an hour. ing and telephone interviews. This sacrifices before cashing that first reports that about eight per cent of That professionalism started There’s a downside to computer bright, quiet room, unlike my larg- cheque. Canadians work out of their homes with a well-designed business card technology, of course, and it’s er basement office, has a window Award-winning journalist – and I am guessing that number is and a professional voicemail mes- spending most of your time staring facing my backyard where – you Jeffrey Reed is a Fanshawe significantly higher in certain sec- sage. I had already established a at a screen and thus ignoring the guessed it – I sometimes take a College professor with the tors, including communications. professional wardrobe (profession- fact you need to establish personal break from my writing and mow Corporate Communication and The Internet, of course, can make al for 1989 – remember, this was relationships. No matter how well the lawn. I still have a neighbour Public Relations post-graduate the home office as sophisticated as the ’80s), and I made sure the oil written they are, email messages who wonders why I am home at 1 program and an instructor with any cozy corner of a downtown leak on my 1973 Chevrolet Nova are always impersonal – especially p.m. on a Monday. But that’s okay: Fanshawe’s Continuing Education ivory tower. didn’t totally destroy a client’s if you have never had a face-to- I enjoy our banter when he’s out department. Email him at In fact, many of my students driveway when I travelled for face meeting with the person at the walking his dog and I am taking a [email protected]. over the years have observed how meetings. other end. Today, no matter how mental and physical break from sit- I’ve succeeded as a professional Most of all, I did what I contin- busy I am with assignments, I with a home-based headquarters, ue to do today: try my best to out- always make an effort to conduct and thus have aspired to do the work the competition. There’s no interviews and meet with clients same. My advice remains constant: substitute for hard work – work face-to-face – even if a simple The spirit of Christmas it’s not for everyone. There are hard and you’ll always give your- phone call would have completed and they don’t appreciate what a hero Charlie Brown is for taking sympathy on the smallest, worst THE LONG VIEW tree in the lot and bringing it home. Job networking tips Susie Mah As a matter of fact, they don’t even like Charlie Brown and the whole person: never know when you will meet Peanuts gang. 1. Brainstorm for contacts: someone who could influence your With no intention of offending Since I was an almost-immi- CAREER CORNER Think of everyone who could pos- career path. Always be ready to Christians, as a first-generation grant with embarrassing parents, I Susan Coyne sibly serve as a contact. Don’t limit network, and don’t avoid people Chinese-Canadian and an agnostic, could sympathize with what a mis- Career Services yourself to people who could who have no obvious connection Christmas in my childhood was fit poor Charlie Brown was. I liked Consultant stripped of all mystery right from that that boy, who was so vulnera- Fanshawe Career Services clearly help as they have similar to your ambitions as they may be occupations, include people in able to give you names and the the get-go. My parents told me and ble to bullying and being made fun No doubt you have heard stories unrelated fields as well. Remember contact information of someone my siblings quite matter-of-factly of could nonetheless find the com- about people who have landed people you may have met through who might. there was no Santa Claus and they passion to like and befriend some- great jobs without ever applying volunteer activities or work. 5. Follow up and stay organized: probably would’ve said there was thing more vulnerable than him- for work, and never had the need Include family friends, relatives, After you meet a contact, it is no Christ or God either if it had self. Christmas, I learned, became for a resume, either. Or maybe it neighbours, professors, alumni, absolutely essential that you fol- occurred to them. not about being the shiniest and the truly was a case of being in the former employers, co-workers and low up with them. Thank them for We got money presents in red best (or the “coolest” kid, in other right place at the right time. Even so on. the advice they may have given envelopes, had a tinsel tree with words) but about looking for if the stars are properly lined up, 2. Go to where your contacts you and keep in touch with them. fairly gaudy ornaments, and ate intrinsic worth in yourself and oth- no doubt you will need more than a are: Tried and true places to net- Stay on their radar; they may think rice and a turkey cooked Chinese- ers. little good luck to get to where you work include the local alumni of you if an opportunity comes up. style and butchered into chopstick- Finally, Rudolph the Red-Nosed want to be. Much like any association, Career Centre, class Develop a system of some sort to ready pieces on Christmas Eve. As Reindeer was my lesson in believ- overnight success, it may take reunions, cocktail parties, keep organized. an imaginative little girl, it was up ing in yourself and your own tal- years to get there. So how can you fundraisers, conferences, profes- 6. It’s all about respect: Just like to me to create my own Christmas ents. And knowing what true get started on that road to success? sional association meetings, social your mother said, if you want to be explanations, feelings and tradi- friends are made of (not those turn- It has been stated that the hidden networking sites such as LinkedIn treated with respect, then you have tions. So Christmas became about coat reindeer who let Rudolph into job market represents approxi- and Facebook and Twitter, volun- to give respect. If you want your the cartoons. their reindeer games only after mately 80 per cent of the jobs that teer activities, career and job fairs. calls and emails returned, then you The Grinch Who Stole Santa approved of him). never get advertised, and that 100 3. Get organized, be prepared: need to call and write back to the Christmas early on became my I did not ever have the kind of per cent of job seekers are applying You need to approach these net- people who contact you. Don’t for- comfort and joy during the holi- Christmas my husband and I have for only 20 per cent of the jobs out working opportunities with a game get to return the favour if you are days. I didn’t get wrapped pres- provided for our own kids, but we there. So, how do you get to that 80 plan. Do your homework and try to able to help someone out. Start ents, and it was comforting to me have the same cartoons. My kids per cent? Well, you talk to people find out who will be there, or do building your professional reputa- when the Whos didn’t let the know we have to watch The you know who can help you out: your best to think about who might tion as someone who is polite, Grinch get them down either when Grinch Who Stole Christmas, A family, friends, friends of friends, be there and make a list of those respectful, kind and genuine. And, their presents were filched. Charlie Brown Christmas, Frosty current or past employers, etc. You people who you really want to when you do get that new job, be I still feel the sentiment when all the Snowman, Rudolph the Red- chat with people at parties and cold meet. Once you’ve made your list, sure to keep them informed about the Whos come together in the Nosed Reindeer and maybe a few call people you’ve read or heard find out what you can about the that too as we all like to hear good town square, link hands and sing of others when they turn up annually about in the news. You conduct companies they work for, their news. love and togetherness at the end. on TV. They may groan now that informational interviews with pro- backgrounds, etc., and make up Need assistance? Drop by the Christmas, I learned, was not about they’re such cool teenagers, but fessionals in your chosen occupa- some questions or conversation Career Services office in D1063. boasting about heaps of presents, they’ll still sit down and watch tional field. You cultivate an arse- starters that reflect your research. The Career Services staff is avail- but about being warm and cosy these old cartoons with me. nal of contacts… in short, you net- Above all, be professional. Try not able to assist you on an individual with your brothers and sisters on Because it’s Mom’s Christmas. work. to just generalize with questions basis. Visit the office in D1063 to either side of you on the couch and Susie Mah is President of the If you are introverted, you really like, “Do you know of any jobs arrange an appointment with the feeling happy and safe with your Fanshawe Adult Social Club, may not be enthralled with net- that I might apply to?” as this may consultant responsible for your family. which will continue next term working, so why not make it more put your contact into an over- program or call 519-452-4294. A Charlie Brown Christmas under new leadership! Email Susie of a personal challenge? Here are whelming situation. Make it easy For Fanshawe student job listings, practically makes my own kids at [email protected] to some strategies for successful net- for your contacts to help you. visit www.fanshaweonline.ca or cross when they watch it. The pace be put on our email list for events. working, whether it’s online or in 4. 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BEST IN LATE NIGHT Get organized this holiday break

MELANIE ANDERSON really encourage you to purchase could’ve done in a different fash- COMIC RELIEF INTERROBANG your textbooks now; at least if ion, for example reading the text- It’s almost here! You’re study- you’re not going to read them, you book before class instead of after- ing for your last few final exams can do a preview of the entire book wards?” She also suggested look- THE LATE LATE SHOW CONAN and the holiday break is just so that you have a sense as to ing into the amount of time you with Craig Ferguson with Conan O’Brien around the corner. You may have where this journey in your next spent studying and whether or not two or three weeks off, but it’s class is going to be taking you.” that time was used well. A new I’m excited tonight because I’m Arizona elected the first openly important to remember that the If you have any full-year cours- semester can be a fresh start for going to Vegas to appear at The bisexual congresswoman. She’s a more you “break,” the harder it es, it can be easy to forget infor- new study habits. Venetian. It’s the authentic Italian lady promising to reach across the will be to get back into the swing mation learned in first semester. You should also take a look at experience — in Nevada. aisle and grab whatever’s there. of things come January. Now I’m Mills recommended reviewing how you were staying organized When I was growing up I wanted New research revealed that the not recommending studying hard your notes from first semester so over the course of the semester… to be a doctor but then I heard about closer you live to a bar, the more over the break, but there are some that content is fresh when you head or not! “Some students will take the studying, so I settled for pre- likely you are to become a heavy ways to keep you from falling into into the next phase of the course. If the handbook that we give them scribing myself medications on the drinker. And the closer you live to the lazy vacation mindset. you’re not into reading your text- and they’ll find that maybe it does- street. Dunkin’ Donuts, the more likely you You may use the Christmas books, Mills said it’s important to n’t suit their purposes through the My favourite TV doctor is Dr. are to become the governor of New break as one long sleep-in, catch- engage in some form of reading, at first semester. If you don’t like the Phil. I admit he’s not a real doctor, Jersey. ing up on as much shut-eye as pos- least. “It’s hard on the mind to get layout of the handbook that we but so what? In fact, if I got sick I’d A prison inmate in Oregon who sible, but student success facilita- back into the groove, so even if we give you, then choose something rather see Dr. Seuss. shot his own jaw off has demanded tor Cheryl Mills warned this may choose not to read textbooks, you that you do like: some want to look British Airways gave the royal the state pay for his surgery. At least not be the best idea. “Balance the may choose to read a novel – at a day, some want to look at a couple a $300 voucher because they that’s what I think he said. relaxation portion of the holidays, something to keep your mind month, some don’t want the vol- weren’t able to watch movies There’s a new social network just but also be mindful of the body actively going.” ume of the handbook,” said Mills. on their flight home. Thank for senior citizens. and how desperately it can get out Your break can also serve as a She said the key is to choose some- goodness that wrong has Actually, we’re just send- of whack. So do your best to stick time for reflection. Maybe you thing that you like because you’ll been righted. ing them to MySpace and to some kind of schedule in terms failed one of your exams or forgot be more apt to actually write in it telling them it’s new. of going to bed consistently at the about a presentation – take time to and use it as a guide. same time and getting up at a con- think about how you can readjust So while you’re home this sistent time; it will serve you well what might not be working for break, take the time to relax and LATE NIGHT THE TONIGHT SHOW when you’re getting back into the you. Mills said to ask yourself, hang with friends and family. But with Jimmy Fallon with Jay Leno new semester.” “Were you trying to study in a way don’t completely erase school NASA says the Mars rover has President Obama has wrapped up Mills also suggested picking up that didn’t really match the way from your brain; be mindful of the made a major discovery. Scientists his four-day, three-country trip to your textbooks early. “If you have that you prefer to learn? Were semester to come and get organ- hope it found signs of life there. Asia. And insiders say the last 96 your textbook list available, I’d there some things that you ized while you have the time off. Americans are just hoping it found hours were very productive. The some Twinkies. president said he may have found a Joe Biden made his birthday wish country in Asia that can make today. Right after blowing out the Twinkies for us. candles he asked everyone, “Am I Mitt Romney was photographed at invisible yet?” a gas station in San Diego filling up This David Patraeus scandal is his car, then he was spotted later in insane and has no signs of stopping. the day at Disneyland. See, that's IN a weird twist today, a jogger when you know you're rich – when recently found the driver’s license of you can afford to fill up your car Patraeus's mistress, Paula Broadwell, with gas and go to Disneyland on the in a park. He knew it was her driver's same day. license because under sex it France says the U.S. hacked its TURN YOUR said, “Lots with David government computers. Patraeus.” Cyberwar is new to them. France has never surren- DIPLOMA INTO A dered online before. BUSINESS DEGREE JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE THE LATE SHOW with Jimmy Kimmel with David Letterman WITH A $2,500* Facebook just launched a new You remember Paul Ryan? He app. They teamed up with the was Mitt Romney’s Gilligan, his lit- SCHOLARSHIP! Department of Labor to create what tle buddy. He wanted to be vice pres- they call the social jobs app. You can ident but it didn’t work out. They did browse through 2 million job list- some of those focus groups and it ings. 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Across 1. Theme for this puzzle: FSU ___ a Family Campaign 6. Didn’t have enough 10. City on the Yamuna River 14. Sweetener 15. Comic strip “___ & Janis” Aries (March 21 - April 19) Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) 16. One of the locations: FSU ___ You are ready for a holiday. You You’re dreamy but clear-eyed. Office: (see 50 Across) can begin to count the days. Jump Although you know the nuts and 17. Authorization at the chance when someone else bolts that made this perfect state, 19. “___ does it!” offers to pick up the slack. it’s hard not to think of it as a mir- 20. Bernadette, e.g.: (abbr.) Consider the next step whether or acle anyway. There’s a special 21. Dart not you’re in a position to act. quality to Libra’s love these days. 22. Compound of gold Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) 24. Jupiter, e.g. Rhythms are seductive right You feel a strong urge to fix 25. Grannies now. Cruising along on autopilot is something. Other people’s busi- 26. One of the locations: ness is a tempting workshop, but a happy place to be. You might be Interrobang ___ (see 50 Across) so absorbed in your process that you might not know when to quit. 29. One of the locations: Out Back you fail to notice that you exceed- As perfect as you undoubtedly ___ (see 50 Across) ed your expectations. are, there’s always room for self- Gemini (May 21 - June 20) improvement. 32. Unit of gold measurement The future is looking a lot closer Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) 33. Religious image (var.) these days. Technology is the Check with a new source to 34. One of the locations: ___ magic that fulfills wishes. Gemini challenge or reinforce your Booth (see 50 Across) doesn’t have to do it all at once, insight. An open mind only hurts 37. Choice words (3 words) but the act of trying is both fun and those who fear their own mis- 41. “Silent Night” adjective educational. takes. You can be uncompromis- 42. Open wide Cancer (June 21 - July 22) ing in your goals and still maintain 43. Undersides 5. Group of three related events 35. “A Little Bitty Tear” singer, Cling to your basic values. You a charitable attitude. 44. Christmas songs 6. One of the locations: (see 50 1962 believe in working for what you Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) 46. Most judicious Across) 36. Energy earn, no matter what kinds of Feel free to experiment, know- 47. Jellied garnish 7. Habeas corpus, e.g. 38. Alkaline liquid schemes are going on around you. ing that you could fail. Without 50. Bills, e.g. 8. “Do Ya” rock group (abbr.) 39. Opinion opener (4 words) Avoid excess. Stay healthy and risk, there would be no progress. 51. Grew fond of 9. Lady of Lisbon 40. Brit’s “Baloney!” comfortable. Instead of judging others by your 53. Top of the line (2 words) 10. Kind of station 44. Premier Khrushchev Leo (July 23 - August 22) own absolutes, see them in the 54. Japanese sash 11. Cartoonist Wilson 45. Autumn month (abbr.) No one can intimidate people context of their backgrounds. 57. Others, in Latin 12. Calf catcher 46. Magician’s tool Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) who are happy with themselves. If 58. One of the locations: 13. Chips in 47. Pioneer in arcade games there’s something that you don’t Obviously it’s Aquarius’s gift- Fanshawe ___ (see 50 Across) 18. Pivot 48. Like a shoe want to share, just take it off the giving season. True sentiment 61. Medical advice, often 23. The Tar Heels (abbr.) 49. Aplomb table. You love a good challenge, draws strangers closer together. 62. Boxer Spinks especially when there are no hard You’re still far from a final or per- 24. Anthropologist Fossey 50. Nickels and dimes 63. Big name in chips feelings. manent decision, but the moment 26. Approve 52. Heraldic border Virgo (August 23 - Sept. 22) is wonderful anyway. 64. “I had no ___!” 27. Burkina ___ 53. “Dilbert” intern Don’t confuse success with all Pisces (Feb. 18 - March 20) 65. The “E” of B.P.O.E. 28. Kukla, ___ and Ollie 54. Fall months (abbr.) the standard symbols for it. The You’re in a state of suspense 66. “The Gondoliers” girl 29. Twists 55. Honey producers machine of consumerism may be about when the boredom will end. Down 30. Game ender, perhaps 56. ___ Mujeres, Mexico playing on your emotions, attempt- Exciting things are happening - your 1. Dangerous biters 31. Queen of England 1702 - 1714 59. Moray, e.g. ing to seduce you at every opportu- turn can’t be that far off. Assemble 2. The Everly Brothers, e.g. 33. Emphatic type (abbr.) 60. 22.5 degrees nity. Evaluate your situation on all known clues into an early sketch 3. Shrek, e.g. 34. Digestion aid Solution on page 26 deeper merits. of what’s really going on. 4. “Polythene ___” (Beatles song)

tree in the United States was 1930’s for a holiday promotion. Franklin Pierce. The rest is history. Word Search 3. Electric 7. The Nutcracker is the most B A W R E D D E H O L L Y A O lights for trees famous Christmas ballet. were first used in 8. Jingle Bells was first written L I N G N A C K Y S C I V C N 1895. for Thanksgiving and then O S R T E M A N R N A U A G E 4. The first Christmas became one of the most popular cards were vintage and Christmas songs. E L P U C N I H R O S R A E O invented in 1843, the 9. If you received all of the K S D R A C K S C W O P I O T Victorian Era. gifts in the song The Twelve 1. The word Christmas is Old 5. It’s a Wonderful Life appears Days of Christmas, you would A E F K A N Y N D L C X O S E English, a contraction of on TV more often than any other receive 364 presents. C T S E R E V F S U T M I N L Christ’s Mass. holiday movie. 10. The poinsettia plant was 2. The first president to deco- 6. Rudolph was actually created brought into the United States T O T Y D E D A V N A V G I T rate the white house Christmas by Montgomery Ward in the late from Mexico by Joel Poinsett in the early 1800’s. I I N O N S H T A E R W K I S 11. Holly berries are poison- U R E N A B E P R E S E N T I Sudoku Puzzle ous. 12. Contrary to common R T M I L E A S T R O S V R M belief, poinsettia plants are non- F A A E R I R T S A E U O S T toxic. 13. In 1843, A Christmas L P N T A E G A N L S A Z L A Carol was written by Charles X R R A G X Y A D A R F R A B Dickens in just six weeks. 14. Coca Cola was the first H R O N O T I U S U S E J N G beverage company to use Santa SIGNS OF THE SEASON for a winter promotion. (Words in parentheses not in puzzle) 15. Clearing up a common mis- Cards Holly Snow conception, in Greek, X means Carols Mistletoe Tinsel Christ. That is where the word X- Fruit Cake Ornaments Tree Mas comes from. Not because Garland Present Turk ey someone took the Christ out of Jesus Santa Wreath Christmas. 16. Traditionally, Christmas trees are taken down after Epiphany. NOV. 26 2012 17. More diamonds are sold around Christmas than any other time of the year. 18. Christmas pudding was KIOSK QUIZ ANSWER first made as a kind of soup with PEOPLE WHO ARE AFRAID OF SA raisins and wine in it. NTA 19. The Christmas turkey was CLAUS ARE CLAUSTR imported to France by the Jesuits OPHOBIC!!! and it is still known in some HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE WELCOME KIOSK puzzle rating: medium French dialects as a Jesuite. . Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 grid con- PRIZES SPONSOR 20. Christmas Pudding origi- ED BY CHARTWELLS tains the digits 1 through 9. That means no number is repeated in any col- nates from an old, Celtic dish umn, row or box. Solution can be found on page 26. known as frumenty. 24 LIFESTYLES Volume 45 Issue No. 15 December 3, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

An in-depth, well-packaged look at human-animal relationships

long-existing debate of ‘dog people versus cat people,’ and whether children who are abusive towards animals are poten- tial serial killers (and the people who propagate this state- READING BETWEEN THE LINES ment), there’s just a lot of, well, stuff you’ll learn about the ESHAAN GUPTA [email protected] placement of animals (which, you will learn, isn’t as simple as ‘pet’ and ‘do NOT go near it’) in human society. Ever hear of a ‘therapy dolphin’? Or perhaps a wolf dog shelter? Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat is very Regardless of whether you have heard of the above, Some We upfront about what it contains, with its right-on-the-tin title. Love is guaranteed to introduce you to at least one or two Written by snake expert and professor of psychology Hal things about animals you probably never even thought of. Like Herzog, Some We Love is essentially the beginner’s handbook how our ability to ‘interpret’ what we would consider an ani- to the field of anthrozoology, the study of animal-human rela- mal comprises a whole section of our brain’s neurological tionships, a newly emerging yet incredibly important field. wiring. Some We Love isn’t all business, though. While a far cry While the book doesn’t give definite answers to the reasons from being a manual on how to improve your relationship behind our behaviours (then again, if it could, the field of with your Jack Russell terrier, the book nevertheless avoids anthrozoology would cease to exist altogether), it at least goes being overtly technical and flighty in describing the various into the whys of our attitudes towards animals. The important levels of society’s relationships with animals, from sociologi- factors behind human behaviour – neurobiology, culture, cal to biological, all with a rather nice touch of humour that socialization and more – are all accounted for, addressed definitely avoids making this pop-sci book a chore to read. through the dissection of various experiments carried out by Why do we find otters cute, but salamanders disgusting? How anthrozoologists over the years. Some We Love is meaty with much of our perception of what an animal’s role is in our lives examples of our wavering sense of morality when it boils is based on socialization versus some sort of biological bond? down to animals versus humans. My personal favourite exam- CREDIT: HARPER COLLINS And, of course, what does the field of anthrozoology really ple of this is the spin on the rather infamous moral conundrum the rest being a fairly hefty recommended reading list) but entail? Questions like these only barely scratch the surface of of the Trolley Problem. Would it be morally acceptable to covers a truly impressive range of topics on the nature of the book’s bulk. You’ll learn how animals play a larger role in push a rather hefty innocent bystander into the path of an out human-animal relationships. Some We Love, is a great spring- our lives than just begging us for a second Milk-Bone. of control trolley if it meant saving the lives of five people tied board to exploring the world of anthrozoology. I have com- Although the book does touch upon animals a lot, Some We to the tracks? Alright, now replace all the people with several pleted this review without the single use of an animal-related Love is really a book about human behaviour, and attempts to small chimps and one rather sizable chimp. The difference in pun, and that’s just doggone impressive. Wait, does doggone analyze the reasons behind our differing attitudes towards ani- how people answered both conundrums is rather astounding, count? mals and the way they affect us. And by differing, I mean and is one of the many ways the book addresses the rather Reading Between The Lines explores books that you may Japanese children adopting bugs (used for elaborate bug- uncomfortable topic of how the way we value animals differs have missed out on that are worth your while. If you have a fights) that would make the average North American child soil from the way we value humans. book to suggest, email Eshaan at themselves differing. The book truly shines in its discussion of I really am not exaggerating when I say that the stuff I’ve [email protected]. an impressively wide range of topics simply related to human- described above only barely scratches the book’s surface. animal behaviours. Between finding out the truth behind the Some We Love charts in at around 250 pages of content (with Theatre Arts students get silly with Shakespeare

ERIKA FAUST and performed by 17 graduating Catch The Comedy of Errors’ INTERROBANG students in the Theatre Arts pro- preview show on December 5 at If you like slapstick comedy gram, The Comedy of Errors tells 7:30 p.m.; evening shows on mixed with a serious case of mis- the story of two sets of identical December 6, 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m.; taken identity and a whole lot of twins who were separated at birth. and matinee shows on December 8 puns and hilarious wordplay “It’s very funny … it’s the funni- and 9 at 2 p.m. The show takes thrown in, then you’re the perfect est Shakespeare play,” said place at the downtown Fanshawe audience member for Fanshawe Gowdy. “It’s totally accessible and campus in CitiPlaza (the entrance Theatre Arts’ students production understandable.” at the corner of King and Clarence). of The Comedy of Errors by The show features dancing, great To reserve seats, contact Alina William Shakespeare. costumes and sets, and lots of Subrt at [email protected] or Directed by Charlotte Gowdy laughs, she added. “The kids are 519-434-2756 ext. 230. Admission doing great work. is $15 at the door (cash only). Furry, uncommitted love

MOIRA-CHRISTELLE GHAZAL the chance of being loved otherwise. are a bit more of a handful; howev- INTERROBANG Foster care is extremely flexible. er, a little effort and time goes a long There’s nothing like a hot cup of Fostering a pet can last as long as way. If you’re a more excitable cocoa, a good book, and a happy, two years or as short as two weeks. character, dogs make great, equally warm pet cuddled in the nook of The time period is dependent on the excitable companions. your arm. It’s that time of year volunteer and the animal itself. As a The process to become a foster again, a time to remember ’tis the student, fostering a cat or dog may parent is quite simple. Once you season of giving. seem like a lot of extra responsibili- have expressed your interest in fos- Rescue shelters are always look- ty, given the life that you already tering an animal, a volunteer will ing for foster homes for stray pets. don’t have; however, the reward lies come to check out your home, and According to Animal Outreach, a in the brush of a cat’s fluffy tail as after explaining foster care in more local cat, kitten and farm animal res- he winds through your legs purring detail, they will have you sign a fos- cue group, dozens of animals are in appreciation or in the wagging tail ter home agreement. If a permanent euthanized each week in order to of an extremely happy dog when she home is found while an animal is in avoid overcrowding in local shel- sees you in the morning. your care, they will be taken from ters. Fortunately, animal lovers can “(Fostering) is very fulfilling,” you and placed in the permanent volunteer their time and open their Stirrat said. “It makes me feel so home, unless you happen to fall in homes to help. Fostering a homeless good because there are so many love with your new pet before a per- dog or cat would help this crowding (animals) that I’ve fostered that have manent home is found, whereby problem immensely. been adopted. I see them come back permanent adoption can be an Kathy Stirrat, a receptionist at (to the clinic) when they’re older option! Beaver Creek Animal Hospital in and it makes me feel good.” For more information on foster St. Thomas, is a long-time foster Cats are extremely mellow, quiet, care, contact a local animal rescue animal parent. “It’s a positive thing clean and low maintenance. As a foundation such as Animal Alert as a city to say that we have a no-kill student, cats are a great pet to have (animalert.ca) or Animal Outreach pound,” which is only possible for company without dishing out too (animaloutreach.ca). through the use of foster homes, she much money or too much time. As a If you enjoy unconditional love, said. Not only would pounds be less member of Animal Outreach, Mary utmost gratitude, and wonderful – packed, which in turn would Shepherd-Ennis said, “(Cats) wrap albeit possibly sloppy – displays of decrease the amount of euthaniza- you in the intricacies of their feline appreciation and affection, without WIN $$$$ www.fsu.ca tions occurring each week, but it world and find a place in your heart too much of a commitment, foster- would also change the life of an ani- and fill it with happy and funny ing an animal is always an option. fsu.ca/contest mal that might not necessarily get moments.” Dogs, on the other hand, 25 Volume 45 Issue No. 15 December 3, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ SPORTS&LEISURE Escape the ordinary with Ford SUV

MOTORING NAUMAN FAROOQ [email protected]

One of the bestselling compact SUVs in the Canadian market has been the Ford Escape, along with its old Mazda cousin, the Tribute. However, since Ford and Mazda are not as chummy as they once were, when time came to do their new small SUVs, they went their separate ways. Mazda came out with the CX-5, which is a vehicle that handles wonderfully and is a practical, sen- sible vehicle for a small family. However, it is not fast. The CX-5’s lack of speed ruins the whole vehi- cle for me because it feels like a chore to keep it moving, especially on the highway. I hope Mazda will rectify this issue. Ford, however, seems to have had their thinking cap on when they did the new Escape, especially when it comes to power. Since Ford is offering three engines for the new Escape, chances are you’ll find one that suits your needs. The base engine is a normally CREDIT: FORD aspirated 2.5-litre, inline four- Ford Escape is no ordinary SUV, which will keep drivers smiling. cylinder engine that produces 168 hp. Next step up is a turbo-charged driven all the models of the new wonderful for driving around in the The rest of the interior is just seems that the buying public is tak- 1.6-litre motor, also an inline four, Escape, but have spent most time city, on the highway it is not great, fine. There is plenty of space both ing a liking to it as I’ve seen plenty and this unit produces 173 hp. with the 2.0-litre turbo model. and the main reason behind that is front and back and it has a pretty of these new Escapes on the road. Those who really like moving can This is an impressive SUV to noise. While Ford has done big cargo area as well, which you Its wide range of pricing can also opt for the turbo-charged 2.0-litre, drive around in the city. It has plen- admirable work with soundproof- can access by just waving your foot be an attractive factor. The base inline four that produces 231 hp. ty of get-up-and-go, and since I had ing most of their vehicles, I find the under the rear bumper (provided model is yours from $21,499, while While the base engine comes the all-wheel drive model, the trac- Escape has a bit too much road you have the key on you, of a fully loaded model with naviga- only in front-wheel drive layout, tion was fantastic, regardless of the noise and wind noise to make it course). tion, leather seats and a panoramic the other two motors can be had as road surface or what the weather comfortable on a long highway run. The layout of the dashboard is a sunroof can easily sticker at over either front-wheel drive or with all- was doing. It also drinks too much on the high- bit unusual, but it looks good and $40,000. wheel drive. I really like the steering feel of way, as on a straight highway run I you’ll get used to using it in no So is the new Escape the best Regardless of the engine you the new Escape. It is the perfect only managed 10.0 litres/100 km, time. vehicle in its category? pick, the only transmission on offer blend of soft and firm and it which is poor. Unusual is also a good word to Not quite, but it is much better is a six-speed automatic, which, encourages you to push the vehicle Also poor are the seats. While describe its styling. It is certainly than a lot of its competition and if while smooth, is not the quickest in the corners – not a common trait they are fine for short drives, they different when compared with you’re shopping for a new shifting automatic in the business. with small SUVs. are not the greatest for when you what’s the norm in this segment SUV/CUV, the Escape is worth a In the last few months, I have So far so good then, but it is not have to spend roughly two hours at and I applaud Ford for that. This closer look. perfect. While the new Escape is a time in them. new Escape looks good and it The hype machine will benefit MLS

I’ll let you decide on that one, but the point is, TSN collected this FANSHAWE FC tactic from their part owners in the MARTY THOMPSON U.S., ESPN. Now, this works for sensandsoccerfan@hot- ESPN much better, as they don’t mail.com twitter: @martythompson_ have nearly as tough a media land- scape to beat out. ESPN did this As the 100th Grey Cup was with hockey not too long ago, and awarded in late November, we now, without an ESPN/ABC deal, were reminded of a humble league the sport is considered an after- that has made a great name for thought in the States. Canadian football. People are very Recently, TSN picked up Major rarely reminded of a time when the League Soccer rights in this coun- league was on the verge of folding, try. It’s currently mostly playing but now it’s flourishing on cable on TSN 2, but it’s certainly a start television with TSN. to have that kind of coverage. People are also very rarely And right now, it makes sense. reminded that TSN has exclusive The MLS has a big enough fan rights to the league. From the base to make it seem like it’s not a opener to the Grey Cup, ‘Canada’s complete wash, but it has a long Sports Leader’ (their moniker is way to go. The league has famous- also true as it’s the most popular) ly been commenting on how great runs with the content. The thing is, the network has been for them TSN is making lots of money from past broadcasters, yet CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS doing this. They bought the long- Sportsnet – and even CBC – TSN takes a bite into the MLS, with a move out of their old playbook, buying into the MLS and teams like term rights for cheap, and have fac- picked up Toronto FC games in Toronto FC. tored it into the Canadian sports 2007 when it was hard to tell if landscape with their coverage of it. they would have any fans at all country is never going to be too disclosed, but the new $250 mil- local content, or the other way It’s simple: what TSN does show up. But to the MLS, TSN has expensive a contract to sign. lion deal signed in the U.S. for the around. Regardless, the league greatly affects what sports fans see been ‘great.’ However, foreign soccer is a dif- same rights was, and that’s three could be pushed up in sportscasts as important. CFL usually runs at Just as CFL was, the MLS was a ferent story. The network signed a times what it was before the turn of everywhere. the top of their sportscasts in the cheap pickup for the network. massive deal to share games in the the decade. summer, but should we put it Even though there was competition English Premier League with TSN could be getting a bit for- above baseball or any other sport? from others, a soccer league in this Sportsnet. The price tag wasn’t eign to couple with their cheap 26 SPORTS&LEISURE Volume 45 Issue No. 15 December 3, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

The morality of the matter

Connecting London’s golf JOSH FLECK Kevin Dickie, Acadia’s athletic THE BRUNSWICKAN director, and head coach Steve FREDERICTON (CUP) – Owen Baur, want – check that, need – Klassen, star basketball player for Klassen in their lineup. Suspending community online the Acadia Axemen, was charged Klassen for meaningful games with two counts of assault causing means you give up a CIS second ERIKA FAUST searching for golf-related informa- win some great golf swag. The bodily harm, in relation to inci- Team All-Canadian and the reign- INTERROBANG tion on the Internet and couldn’t event will also be the official kick- dents occurring on January 28, at a ing AUS Defensive Player of the With snow finally falling and the find what he was looking for. “I off for a fundraising campaign for home, and February 19, at a Year. How can you give that up? holidays approaching, golf may not decided to offer that to visitors from the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Wolfville bar, the Anvil. That’s an easy question to be at the fore of many people’s around the world.” which will take place at The morality of this situation is answer: By swallowing your pride minds. Reed is currently a professor in Sunningdale Golf and Country that Klassen was suspended a mere and doing the right thing. Acadia LondonOntarioGolf.com, a web- Fanshawe’s Corporate Club in June. two games, and those two games had an opportunity to set an exam- site published and edited by Communication and Public The February 8 event will also be were the final two of the regular ple of how athletes are not above Fanshawe professor Jeffrey Reed, Relations program, and he also where the winner of London season against a team that finished the law, but being suspended one is aiming to change that and keep does freelance writing for a variety Ontario Golf’s 2013 Heart Award 1-19 in the Atlantic University game for each count of assault? To people thinking about golf year of publications. He is an award- will be announced. “(The Award) is Sport (AUS) Men's Basketball me, that is an embarrassment. Way round. winning writer with two books given to someone who gives back standings. Klassen was back in to sacrifice, Acadia. “It’s probably the most compre- under his belt (and a third slated to unselfishly to the game of golf,” uniform the following weekend for This all begs the question, if that hensive guide to Canadian golf that be released early 2013) and has explained Reed. The 2013 winner the AUS playoffs. had been a player coming off the I’ve ever seen on the Internet,” been a nationally recognized golf will join the ranks of other recipi- The Acadia brass will say that he bench, and not Klassen, would the Reed described. He summed up journalist since 1990. He brings a ents like Fred Kern (2012 winner) is innocent until proven guilty, repercussions have been the same? London Ontario Golf as an online wide range of knowledge and a true who ran the Junior Tyson Tour for which is an understandable argu- I am going to go out on a limb and lifestyle magazine that features love of sports to the site. over 30 years, and Mike ment. say the expendable player would reviews and guides to local and The website is currently running Olizarevitch (2011 winner), who Klassen is a basketball star, par- have been done for the season, if international golf destinations, its first ever Best of London Golf created North America’s first golf ticipating in the World University not the rest of his days at Acadia. equipment reviews, a section contest, which began in October. course specifically designed for Games, Canada’s national devel- It will be interesting to see how specifically for women golfers and Site visitors can vote on 18 cate- physically challenged players, the opment team, the Canadian Pan Dickie and Baur move forward fol- more. In short, he described it as a gories, such as best private course, Parkside Nine at Fanshawe Golf Am Games team, as well as train- lowing Klassen’s trial, which is set “digital version of any golf maga- friendliest beverage cart staff, and Club. The Heart Award winner will ing with the national senior men’s for February 19, just before AUS zine you would find on a newsstand best charity golf tournament, to be presented with the trophy at the team this past summer. playoffs. with a London and Canadian laud the best courses in London and June fundraising event. So, you can understand why flavour.” area. Voters have the chance to win London Ontario Golf’s recent In 2010 and ’11, London Ontario one of three prizes: a round of golf news was that they launched their Golf was selected as best website for four with cart from The Fox YouTube channel, which you can Taking care of your golf feature from the Golf Golf Club; a hybrid from Wilson check out at youtube.com/lon- Journalists Association of Canada. Staff; or a Clearball Putter from donontariogolf. Their videos “I beat the big guys in that contest,” Innovations Golf. Voting runs until include reviews of golf equipment he chuckled, including magazines December 31. “Let’s keep golf in and courses, interviews with golf brain during exams he used to write for. “It was nice to the news all year long,” said Reed. personalities and special events be recognized by my peers.” “By the time we announce the win- coverage. It’s a way to connect with sleep would be considered too The site also has a charitable ners, then people are getting ready the community beyond the site, said much, except for children or when cause at its core; “Every (event) we for (the next) golf season.” Reed. HEALTH HABIT OF you are ill. do is always going to be a fundrais- Winners of the Best of London For more information on London THE WEEK Secondly, exercising relieves Golf contest will be announced on Ontario Golf, to vote for the best Fitness and Health any built-up stress, as well as er with Heart and Stroke,” said Promotion students Reed. February 8 at a special event at Joe courses in the city or to find out releasing chemicals in the brain The website launched in Kool’s. Tickets to the event are more about fantastic local courses, that sharpen your ability to learn September 2005, after Reed was $10, and are a ballot into a draw to check out LondonOntarioGolf.com. Q. How do I keep focused dur- and think quickly. Exercise will ing exams? actually increase your mental pro- A. The answer to keeping cessing, potentially helping you to focused in school during exams is ace that test! three-fold: sleep, exercise and eat Lastly, you want to eat a small Getting fit as a group healthy. healthy snack every two to three You want to make sure you’re hours; by refueling your body you a big hockey fan, but the fact that effective at teaching it. However, receiving six to eight hours of will stay alert and give your brain he had a guaranteed clientele in big how does one effectively teach an sleep at night. By not receiving and body enough energy to per- numbers was enough to sell him on entire group of varying abilities? this amount, you’re not giving form your daily tasks! FUN AND FITNESS the move. Lastly, his final reason How do you effectively control an your brain time to rest and prepare Submitted by Jason McCarthy, RICK MELO for the next day, as well as replace Jason Doyle, Jake Unger and [email protected] made all the sense in the world: entire group and command their why train one person at a time respect? And, above all else, how the chemicals used throughout the Andrea Lewis. when you can train 10 people at a do you effectively build rapport day. Generally over nine hours of Throughout the first semester, time and make 10 times the with everyone involved so that the we’ve discussed a few of the latest amount of money? foundation is laid down for an trends in the fitness industry. And if you take a good look at it overall positive experience? Crossfit has seen a huge rise in for yourself, it seems to be where a These are qualities that you can- popularity over the last few years, good bulk of the industry is head- not put a price on. Leading a group while TRX seems to be the most ed. Group training is everywhere. of aspiring athletes and trainees hyped up act of training as of late. Crossfit and TRX, as mentioned, transcends the limits of the fitness Many of Fanshawe’s programs are are based around a group training industry. You build traits that lend up for review soon, and as we aspect. Walking groups, running themselves to job promotions, know, many of them include feats groups and weight training groups being a competent teacher in a of physical fitness that the students often follow the same principle. school board, leading conferences need to accomplish. Paramedics, Even personal training, which has and having the ability to speak in Police Foundations and Fitness followed a one-on-one format for front of large groups. The possibil- and Health Promotion students decades, is now often sold in pack- ities are endless. make up the majority of these ages, which can include five One-on-one training will always physically active students. clients at a time. be around. However, there is no However, the Fitness and Health It wouldn’t surprise me to see a denying the massive appeal of students in particular happen to be group focused training course reaching more enthusiastic clients on both ends of the fitness spec- implemented into the Fitness and in the same amount of time, where trum. They have to learn how to Health Promotion program or even camaraderie plays a huge motiva- perform it, and they have to teach it Continuing Education for that mat- tional team factor. Not to mention, accordingly. Personal training has ter. It’s one thing to learn the core in terms of a business model been at the forefront of the fitness principles of training and become approach, it makes absolute sense! industry for many decades. However, as time passes and advances are made in training tech- niques and technology, we’ve real- ly had to re-think the game. A good friend of mine made the move out west to Vancouver years back. When I asked him what his main motivation was for doing so, his reply was quite simple. He said he had built a network ahead of time in which he could train groups of hockey athletes. He wasn’t even 27 Volume 45 Issue No. 15 December 3, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ SPORTS&LEISURE

Fresh face in Fanshawe’s Athletics department

MELANIE ANDERSON coast, and Nathan’s resume speaks Leafs’ all-time record for an affili- Bargaining Agreement, AHL the relationships that make it all INTERROBANG for itself. We are looking forward ate with the most wins and points in Constitution, By-Laws, Policies, worthwhile. “The biggest achieve- With 19 years of sport manage- to having him lead us into the next a season,” McFadden said. They and Procedures. ment would probably be the num- ment and administration experi- stage of Fanshawe Athletics.” also captured the Club’s first regu- McFadden is a University of ber of people I’ve been able to ence, Nathan McFadden has landed With experience both at the pro- lar season and playoff division New Brunswick grad and worked work with and learn from and his next gig as Fanshawe’s new fessional and amateur levels, titles that season. as the director of sports information become really good friends with manager of Athletics. McFadden McFadden said he’s well prepared Prior to his career with the Leafs there for two years. McFadden over the years – that’s something has replaced Mike Lindsay, who for the role. “I’ve been very fortu- organization, he spent six years at recalled a great moment of success that you never lose even though retired this year after 41 years with nate throughout my career to work the American Hockey League head from his career at UNB, “I worked time moves on, you still stay in the Falcons. “I’m really, really in a number of different areas from office in Springfield, with all of the teams, but probably contact with those people and it’s excited; I’ve got lot of ideas going media relations to marketing to Massachusetts, as the League’s a bit more with the hockey team very rewarding.” through my head and I’m really hockey operations, which will manager of hockey operations. “I there. We won the national CIS He said he’s looking forward to ready to get going,” McFadden translate well into the Athletics was exposed to a lot of different Hockey Championship, so that was working with students once again, exclaimed. department … There’s a whole avenues and was able to make a a great feeling.” “I always find that the students He was selected from a nation- whack of different areas I’ve been solid imprint on what went on,” Originally from Fredericton, themselves bring so much energy. wide search, and Fanshawe is exposed to so it’s something I think said McFadden. He directed the McFadden’s passion for sports Just talking to them and seeing how proud to have him on board. “We I’m well-rounded in.” AHL Central Registry, which started at a young age. “I grew up they develop as people, those are are excited to welcome Nathan to His resume is impressive with a included approving all player con- playing all kinds of sports: tennis, two things that really, really excite build on our already strong pro- long list of reputable accomplish- tracts, compiling contract informa- basketball, hockey, and baseball, me and continue to make me want gram,” said Heather Cummings, ments. “With the Toronto Maple tion, and updating the AHL golf … I’ve certainly had a lifelong to do well for them and put them in Fanshawe College executive direc- Leafs’ organization, probably the Reserve List. He was also responsi- love of sport,” he said. positions where they can succeed.” tor of student success. “The search biggest one (achievement) was the ble for the administration and com- Despite all of the achievements McFadden began his new role on to fill this position took us coast-to- 2007/08 season; we set the Maple pliance of the AHL Collective on his resume, McFadden said it’s December 3. The future of football in Canada

VICTOR KAISAR INTERROBANG Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you will have defi- nitely heard how Toronto sports fans are going crazy after the Argonauts beat the Calgary Stampeders 35-22 in the 100th edition of the Grey Cup, which was held in Toronto. If you dig a little deeper, you will have heard that the Ivor Wynne Stadium in Hamilton is being demolished and rebuilt, causing the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to tem- porarily relocate to Guelph. CREDIT: FANSHAWE ATHLETICS So what does all this mean for and considered for a number of CREDIT: CFL.CA football in Canada? Well, a lot. cities, most notably Halifax, The Bangers beat the Jittery Jumblers to win the intramural flag football Football, more specifically the Moncton, Quebec City, London championship. Grey Cup, is 100 years old, and Windsor. Mark Cohon, the while football wasn’t in much CFL commissioner, has his eye demand… until recent years, that set on expanding the league to is. The game at the Rogers Atlantic Canada, owing to the Centre drew over 53,000 fans for obvious football craze that exists game night. An average audience in the region. The main chal- of 5.5 million viewers saw the lenge for proponents of a CFL game on TSN, making it the franchise in the Atlantic most-watched CFL champi- provinces is corporate support. onship game ever recorded on Financial instability was the English-language television. main reason the Ottawa And that is exactly what football Renegades were dissolved after in Canada needs. just four seasons of play in 2006. Two-time Grey Cup champion Marshall is among other foot- Blake Marshall, who played for ball fans in London who believe the Edmonton Eskimos, said he that the city would be able to believes that “once people watch support a CFL franchise. And Canadian football, they’ll be who is to say the city won’t be drawn towards it more than the able to? Look at the fan follow- NFL.” And he’s got a valid ing the London Knights get at point. “I’ve played with every home game. The London American players, as we’re the Lightning team is seeing atten- same calibre. People just think dance slowly rise. The Western that everything American is bet- Mustangs are a footballing pow- ter, but when they watch the erhouse in the region and the TD Canadian game, they’ll realize Waterhouse Stadium is almost that it’s more exciting,” added CFL ready, save for a few reno- the former Western Mustang vations and more seating space running back. for fans. It’s safe to say that Marshall London may not be the first may be a bit biased towards the choice for a CFL expansion just Canadian game, but you really yet, and football-crazy Atlantic can’t blame him all that much. Canada needs a few franchises Not that I’m saying that the NFL first that would expand is not a good league. The NFL is ‘Canada’s League.’ Scenes in by far the more popular league Toronto prior to the Grey Cup in and will be for the foreseeable 2012 are enough proof that the future. It’s also home to 32 league and the sport are not teams, four times more than its going anywhere. Football may Canadian counterpart. But that have lost about a generation of doesn’t mean the CFL can’t fans, but if recent trends are to improve. And they appear to be go by, all that could soon improving slowly. change. There’s a new team starting in After all, as the league’s motto Ottawa, the third attempt at start- goes ‘Notre Ligue. Notre ing a team in the capital. Future Football’ or, translated into expansions are being planned English: ‘This Is Our League.’