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BY CORTNEY PACHET Circle of Life: Thunderbird House assists sex trade workers in Winnipeg, including the publication of Women united to discuss violence prelevant in our Street News to warn people of “bad dates” and the society and its root causes at a panel organized by New distribution of condoms to promote safe sex. Wolf WAVES (Women’s stressed the impor- Action against tance of their good Violence and for rapport with the Equal Status) last Sex Crimes Unit of Thursday. the Winnipeg Police The panel con- Department. sisted of women Other panelists, from the communi- however, empha- ty, and from health sized the isolation and counseling felt by abused services in spouses, particularly Manitoba: Cecile partners of law Cassista, Childcare Violence Against Women: Let's Talk panel was well enforcement offi- Coalition of attended last Thursday. cials. Manitoba and “In our society MFL Women’s Committee Representative; Debby shame is attached to being in a violent relationship or Cumby and Meghan Wolf of Circle of Life: being sexually assaulted,” said Jennifer Howard, a Thunderbird House; Debbie Blunderfield, Director of community activist, who stressed that isolation is a the Elizabeth Fry Society; Jen Howard, a community barrier in escaping abuse. “Why do women stay?” she activist; Laurie Bertram, Status of Women Director, continued. “Women often stay because eventually UWSA; Matha Avilis from Immigrant Women’s they believe they have no options.” Counseling Service; and Lina Kleric from Klinic Howard believes women still have an unequal sta- Community Health Sexual Assault Program. tus in society. The status of Legal Aid for women in Manitoba “Things we don’t think of as connected issues are,” was an issue discussed by several speakers, although said Sarah Amyot of New WAVES, noting a correla- isolation in circumstances of violence was also on the tion between poverty, for instance, and abuse. agenda. Laurie Bertram, Status of Women Director for the “Men need to change their ways and take respon- UWSA, questions the role of gender and its correla- sibility for their actions,” said one speaker. “Violence tion to violence against women. is power.” “Since the day you’re born, they put the little pink Cumby, of Circle of Life, discussed the ways sex toque on your head, or the little blue toque, and you trade workers are portrayed in the media, especially in have to be a certain way,” she stated. “How is gender situations involving death. constructed?” “[These women] are visually and verbally abused The rise of common-law spousal abuse and homi- by the media,” said Cumby, noting headlines using cide rates in Ontario and the murder of sex trade An amazing season, which included a 20-game winning streak, came terms such as “hooker” or “prostitute” to describe vic- workers in Vancouver concern the U of W student. to an end for the women’s basketball team Monday night in Hamilton. tims. “Our goal is to bring attention back to violence The Wesmen lost the CIS National Championship final to the upstart Wolf echoes this idea by affirming that sex trade against women,” said Bertram. “Women’s rights are Victoria Vikings, who knocked off the Wesmen 69-51 while holding workers are mothers, daughters, and sisters. still an issue. Women’s rights are still a fundamental the Red and White scoreless in the final three minutes of the game. “They are real women with real families and part of Canadian society. Violence against women See story page 18. friends,” she said. needs to end and it needs to end now.” U UWSA Elections Dominated by Slates are not grouped together on the ballot, many stu- executive can’t get along there can be major who is running for President, Sara Squires who is BY GINNY COLLINS dents are asking why these candidates are run- problems.” running for Vice President Advocate and Chris As the UWSA elections draw near, U of W ning as groups and what kind of benefits this There are currently two slates running in the Olson who is running for Vice President Student students will notice election posters asking them approach provides. UWSA elections. Services. to vote for certain “groups” of people, not for cer- People who have the same goals and ideals The Hands On slate and the SOME slate. The The names of the slates reflect their overall tain individuals. These “groups” are called slates. will sometimes choose to run together so they can Hands On slate consists of Michael Rosenstock, goals. The Hands On slate claims that they will Aslate by definition is a group of individuals who pool their resources and gain more recognition. for President, Cathy Hamilton, for Vice President take just that kind of approach in running the run for an election under the same title. “When you run as a slate there is no time Advocate, and Farnoosh Ali, for Vice President UWSA. Considering that students are not required to wasted getting to know each other,” said Chris Student Services. “Our main goal is to stress our involvement vote for candidates from the same slate, as they Olson who is currently part of a slate. “If an The SOME slate includes Chris Minaker Continued on Page 2 Blue Quarter Photo Special - page 11 page 2 MARCH 13, 2003

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STAFF Cortney Pachet News Editor Tamara King Features Editor Jonathan Tan Focus Editor Michelle Kuly View and Culture Editor Andrew Buck Sports Editor Ginny Collins Beat Reporter Andriy Michalchyshyn Photo Editor Eszti Nagy Distribution Manager Stu Reid Production Manager Lessons From a Seven-Foot Penis Ted Turner Advertising Manager Nawrocki Remembers His Years as a Comical Sex Educator

Matt Hiebert brunches in my apartment on Sundays.” Nawrocki explained how men work the Uniter Coordinator CORTNEY The brunches provided a forum for under the assumption that thoughts are sim- P ACHET Nawrocki to ask men and women about sex. ply transmitted from one person to another, THIS WEEK’S CONTRIBUTORS News Editor However, the integration of both sexes rather than communicated through speech proved to be problematic. or body language. The nose is a fantastic “The women would talk non-stop, but “Guys, we communicate through osmo- Allison Besel make-believe clitoris, the men wouldn’t talk,” he said, opting to sis,” he said. “That guy knows the length of learned a small, yet interview the men individually in his my dick, what I’m thinking.” Benjamin Bloomfield engaged audience when boudoir. “Lessons From a Seven Foot Penis” Norman Nawrocki visited the University of His show “I Don’t Understand Women “ allows Nawrocki to interact with his audi- Scott de Groot Winnipeg. drew in crowds of 300-1000 people, most of ence and engage them in every aspect of his Nawrocki, a sex advocate, educator, whom were men. Mrs. Robinson, performance. cabaret artist, author, actor and musician Nawrocki’s favourite character -“my big “Did you ever think about female ejacu- Phil Heidenreich from Montreal, talked about his experi- boobed babe”- was a main player in this lation as women’s liberation?” he asked the ences traveling across Canada and perform- production. She taught “Clit Class 101” to audience. The performance moved into a Leighton Klassen ing what he dubs “educational, sex comedy instruct men and women how to give good lesson about manual clitoral stimulation shows.” head to women. –“Some people aren’t into the oral sex”- Sheri Lamb “This is what I do,” he said. “I talk about Some of the performances, including taught by Mrs. Spears, Britney’s mum. sex.” “My Dick and Other Manly Tales,” discuss “More lube good, no lube bad,” said Initially, Nawrocki intended to hold a serious and often controversial subjects. Mrs. Spears, who aids Nawrocki in his quest Dave Law show at his apartment to teach men about “I deal with really heavy issues,” said to teach people how to find and stimulate their inappropriate sexual and social behav- Nawrocki. “Date rape, sexual harassment, the clitoris. Molly McCracken iour toward women. He planned to adver- violence against women.” Over the course of his career, Nawrocki tise the performance as a “Free Sex Show at Censorship is something Nawrocki has has encountered many misconceptions Kegan McFadden Norm’s Bachelor Pad.” However, after dealt with throughout his career. Certain about sex and sexuality. much deliberation, Nawrocki decided the universities were not open to aspects of his “There are misconceptions about every- pub at McGill University was a better performances and supporters of Nawrocki thing,” he said. “Everybody is straight to Matthew Mulaire venue. His first show attracted an audience faced some discrimination. ‘you put it in, you pull it out’, it’s boinking. of 300 people. “People postering for the show were People don’t masturbate or people are Alana Pona Since then, Nawrocki has performed getting beat up on campuses,” he said. afraid to masturbate. They don’t know their nearly 9,000 shows for over 250,000 people “You take on homophobia in this coun- anatomy.” The Uniter is the official student newspaper of on every university and college campus in try…you take on fundamentalist The audience isn’t only benefiting from the University of Winnipeg and is published by Canada. Christians,” he said, noting that he required Nawrocki’s years of performance and edu- the University of Winnipeg Students' “I Don’t Understand Women” was police protection on particular campuses. cation. Association. The Uniter is editorially Nawrocki’s first show, based on interviews “It’s unbelievable the hatred I encounter.” “I’m way more comfortable with my autonomous and the opinions expressed within he conducted with regular people. The issue of communication is raised at own sexuality,” said Nawrocki. do not necessarily reflect those of the UWSA. The Uniter is a member of the Canadian “I interviewed hundreds, thousands of several intervals in Nawrocki’s work. His last piece of advice is to slow down. University Press and Campus Plus Media people of all ages, preferences, sizes,” said “I know men who are 45 and still don’t “[People should] not to be afraid to make Services. Submission of articles, letters, pho- Nawrocki of his research. “I held sex know how to talk to their partners.” time to explore their sexuality.” tos and graphics are welcome. Articles should be submitted in text or Microsoft Word format to [email protected]. Deadline for submis- sions is noon Friday (contact the section's edi- tor for more information). Deadline for adver- tisements is noon Friday, six days prior to pub- UWSA Elections Dominated by Slates, continued lication. The Uniter reserves the right to refuse Continued from Page 1 are bringing to the election process.” three Executive candidates should be made to print submitted material. The Uniter will not in both the UWSA and the community,” said In his elections profile in the Uniter last mandatory, with votes cast for slates and not print submissions that are homophobic, misog- ynistic, racist or libelous. We also reserve the Rosenstock of the Hands On slate. week Mathew Hannam went so far as to com- individuals. This would prevent individuals from right to edit for length or style. The SOME slate says that the S-O-M-E pare a slate to a league of robots. opposing Executive slates winning the election stands for their respective last names, but the E “Give the little guy your vote, he’ll fight off and potentially struggling to get along all year, Contact Us is for everyone. those pesky robot tyrants,” he wrote. rather than getting work done,” said Ashdown. General Inquiries: 204.786.9790 “We are all part of this community,” said The slate system more or less replicates the “Mandatory slates would mean that the Advertising: 204.786.9779 Olson of the SOME slate. “Our neighborhood party system. At the University of Manitoba Executive are able to work well together. I know has to be nurtured and expanded.” slates are mandatory for all elections. In this from experience that it is absolutely crucial that Editors: 204.786.9497 Running as a slate is not always viewed as case, running as a slate works as a time saving the three Executive, who collectively manage Fax: 204.783.7080 beneficial. There are several candidates in this device in which campaigning is a collective the UWSA on a day-to-day basis, work well Email: [email protected] election running by themselves who see individ- effort. The sheer volume of students at the together to assure the responsible and effective uality as more favorable than association. University of Manitoba makes slates a necessity. management of the UWSA.” The Uniter “When you run as a slate you are not able to UWSA President Larissa Ashdown believes Although the candidates in slates are run- Room ORM14 have a very detailed campaign and values end up slates ensure the collectivity of the Executive ning as a group, their names will all appear sep- University of Winnipeg getting watered down,” said Jeremiah Gibbons and affirms that candidates running as slates arately on the ballot in the University of Manitoba, R3B 2E9 who is running for the Vice President Student generally have similar goals and work habits. Winnipeg UWSA elections. Students will be Services position. “It’s not really clear what they “My personal opinion is that slates for the able to vote for any combination they wish. MARCH 13, 2003 page 3

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Equality Conference CUP Briefs COMPILED BY ANDREW BUCK Combats Homophobia, NATIONWIDE

New Ontario University Conservative Debate Champions Human Rights Met With Criticism Heats Up at U of O ing down gender barriers that limit youth in TORONTO (CUP) -- As Ontario’s OTTAWA (CUP) -- Seven Tories vying BY SCOTT DE GROOT sexual expression. newest university prepares for its grand for the party’s leadership engaged in a spir- On Feb. 28 and March 1, the The conference ended after a final pres- opening this September critics are urging ited exchange at the University of Ottawa, Envisioning Equality Conference held at entation by Brad Tyler West who explained the government to look at the problems cur- during the first national debate on the cam- the Manitoba Teachers Society building on the need for conference participants to rent provincial schools are facing. paign to replace Joe Clark. Harcourt St. brought together teachers, par- translate the days learning’s “action plans” Located on the Durham College campus Yet the university setting and a crowd ents, administrators, students and LGBT and create tangible results in their communi- in Oshawa, the University of Ontario filled with close to 300 boisterous students community activists to work towards equal- ties. Institute of Technology (UOIT) began con- did little to persuade them to discuss post- ity and safety across Manitoba. The confer- West, an experienced activist, was hired struction less than a year ago and will offer secondary education. ence was the second of its kind in the city by Child Find Manitoba to coordinate the nine undergraduate programs. Only 46-year old Calgary Lawyer Jim and was funded by Healthy Child conference and worked alongside fellow Joel Duff, Ontario chairperson for the Prentice, who surprised many with his left- Manitoba, the Rainbow Resource Centre, organizers Donna Huen, Jordan Kenwell, Canadian Federation of Students (CFS), leaning ideals, touched on the issue in his and the Manitoba Teacher’s Society. and Joan Martin. West is an independent suggests that the $60 million being pumped opening remarks. The conference began on Feb. 28 with a consultant who conducts corporate work- into UOIT could be used to help existing “If we are to have a prosperous econo- presentation by James Chamberlain, a shops dealing with homophobia in the work- universities cope with the double cohort. my in the decades ahead we must fully fund teacher who fought the Surrey, B.C. school place. He has been involved in human rights "Before the government starts building the tuition of students through four years of board for banning books that portrayed issues for six years and felt the event was a new institutions they should first make sure post-secondary education,” said Prentice, same-sex families. Chamberlain gave an success. that our existing colleges and universities born in South Porcupine, Ontario and a for- engaging presentation, using humour and “The most rewarding part of the confer- have the funding they need to offer quality mer University of Alberta and Dalhousie interaction with the audience to effectively ence was hearing the stories of youth and programming for students," says Duff. University student. convey his message. Since his struggle with students teachers who were talking about According to Kathleen Baine, director No other candidate offered any policy the Surrey school board Chamberlain has the fact that this is issue needs to be of communications and marketing for the ideas for post-secondary education. become an LGBT activist, carrying his fight addressed,” said West.“They want to be able new university, UOIT will offer that quality “The reason I didn’t raise it [post-sec- for equality across Canada. to go back into their schools and make a dif- programming and was established to pro- ondary education] today is because the At 9:00am on March 1, the conference ference after hearing the inspiring stories of vide a skill-focused learning environment. debate was so structured, it was difficult,” continued, featuring a panel discussion the people on the panels…That was very Another incentive for the university’s devel- said current MP Peter Mackay outside his where students, teachers and parents shared inspiring and very touching for me.” opment was the lack of such a post-second- reception room. their own experiences pertaining to equality West has been working with the ary institution in the Durham region. Until Mackay did take the opportunity to issues. Winnipeg School Division for years now, now, many high school students had to trav- challenge Prentice’s remarks. This was followed by a variety of work- but recently other divisions such as St. el long distances to attend university else- “I’m a little reluctant to say that the fed- shops, the first of which explored the inter- James, River East, Pembina Trails, and where. eral government should pick up the cost of play of homophobia and sexism in the class- Evergreen School Division have requested Gary Polonsky, president of UOIT, says all education for all students,” he said. “It’s room. In the second workshop, educators information on his workshops. the university plans to do exactly what it a pretty left approach … and I don’t know if from Brandon outlined the challenges they Despite the many positive initiatives was created to do: "advance the highest the country could afford it, given the many faced addressing homophobia while the taken at the conference to combat homo- quality of learning, teaching research and competing priorities,” he added, pointing third workshop featured Winnipeg school phobia and champion equality, obstacles professional practice." towards health care, the military, the envi- division trustee Kristine Barr. Barr exam- remain. Many teachers are afraid that if It’s how students get that professional ronment and the justice system. ined ways for the community to work they address issues of sexuality in their practice that worries Duff. He said that together to make schools safer for LGBT classes, they will face a hostile response many universities are under-funded and Landmines a Global Killer students. The floor was then turned over to from administrators or parents. Many are "suffering" because too much money is BURNABY, B.C. (CUP) -- Speakers two mothers, Helen Hess and Deborah unaware of their rights and responsibilities being put aside for private sector partner- highlighted the humanitarian crisis generat- Schnitzer, who detailed their progression in regards to LGBT issues. U of W educa- ships. ed by the use of anti-personnel and anti-tank from acceptance to advocacy of gay rights in tion student Hailey Martin knows this all "UOIT is by no means the kind of solu- landmines at a forum marking Canadian the fourth workshop. too well after working as a teacher’s assis- tion the people of Oshawa need," says Duff. Landmine Awareness Week at the The lunch break, along with a wine and tant. "It’s essentially a private institution mas- Vancouver Public Library last Tuesday. cheese reception the previous evening pro- “I think that one thing the conference querading as a public one." The event, entitled “Canadians Taking vided a valuable networking opportunity for could work on is follow up. I know for the Action Against Landmines,” was organized conference participants. U of W LGBT* co- past two years I’ve been in a high school U of C Tuition Proposal by the Canadian Red Cross and Mines coordinator Kendra Foster was impressed and all the time in the hallways I hear ‘oh Hikes Fees 6.3% Action. with the time provided to forge these bonds. that’s so gay’ or ‘you fag, you dyke,’” said EDMONTON (CUP) -- Students at the Maria Williams, B.C.’s Red Cross “With a conference like this, its impor- Martin. “I hear derogatory comments University of Calgary (U of C) are current- regional youth ambassador, paints a scary tant having people being able to do net- thrown at kids, so really, even though teach- ly fighting a tuition proposal nearly identi- picture of the scale of the damage caused by working skills and borrow ideas and share ers in the Winnipeg School Division are get- cal to the University of Alberta (U of A) fee landmines. concepts,” said Foster. “I think that’s one of ting these workshops or whatever, they’re hikes this year: the U of C admin is asking “Everyone is opposed to nuclear the most important things that this confer- not following through and stopping hallway for a 6.3 per cent base tuition increase, cou- weapons and ‘weapons of mass destruc- ence did was to create a community of peo- harassment…. We need to stop this because pled with differential fees doubling tuition tion,’” Williams said. “But just to show the ple who are willing to take action against this is a form of bullying, and every person in law, medicine and the MBA program over size of the problem, land mines have killed homophobia.” who is going to school has a right to be the next few years. more people than nuclear weapons, biologi- The proceedings resumed with a fifth there and a right to be safe.” The proposal, which hits the maximum cal weapons and chemical weapons com- workshop on building and maintaining gay- There are plans for the conference to tuition increase allowed by the province, bined.” straight alliances in local schools, followed become an annual event due to the positive came as no surprise to the campus commu- The Ottawa Treaty, ratified by 125 by a sixth, once again featuring response of participants. Organizers have nity, as the school has been overhauling countries in 1997, bans the use of landmines Chamberlain. Chamberlain looked at ways indicated that the development a cohesive their budget this year to avert a projected by its signatories. However, many powerful to bring unbiased education into the class- curriculum dealing with homophobia in $24 million deficit if current spending and countries, such as the United States, Israel room. The final workshop examined break- Manitoba will be a priority next year. revenue were maintained. and China, are not parties to the agreement. The University has slashed $30 million The U.S. and China are also the two largest from its budget this year, and asked faculties producers of landmines in the world. to cut spending by four per cent this year Sara Page from Canadian Physicians for Uniter Classifieds and three per cent the next. Aid and Relief spoke about her group’s In comparison, U of A asked faculties to campaign in northern Uganda. The land- Study on families who have heir needs, and the type of sup- Apartment Sublet: Corydon area, drop spending by 4.4 per cent over the next mines planted in Uganda are the result of a experienced the death of a child. ports that helped them through the 220 Hugo St., spacious, HWF, 2 four years and added an extra one per cent conflict between government forces and a Families who have experienced experience. All interviews are bedrooms, sunroom, $703/month, cut this year, causing the arts faculty to raise rebel group called the Lord’s Resistance the death of a child (newborn - 18 arranged on a date/time and at a available April 1. Call 475-9964. Army. years) are being invited to place (e.g., their homes) that is entrance grades and suspend hiring on two takepart. The aim of the study is to most convenient for the family. Listen to Dreamweapon, every positions to maintain academic quality and “While the [Ugandan] government has gain a greater understanding of For additional information please Thursday night at Midnight for the cut back on student numbers. signed the [Ottawa] Treaty, the rebels families' experiences related to contact Dr. Roberta Woodgate at best in Existo-Rock, Wank, Mood “We’re facing extraordinary cost pres- haven’t,” Page told the forum. “They still the death of a child. Participation the University ofManitoba: 474- punk, Electrical, Reggae, The Fall sures,” said Roman Cooney, U of C vice- use landmines.” involves individual family inter- 8338 or Roberta_Woodgate@umani- and of course, National Anthems. According to recent figures 26,000 peo- views. Families will be asked to toba.ca. You may also leave a mes- On CKUW, 95.9 FM president (external relations). “[For next talk about such things as the type sage on Roberta's voice mail. year] we’re looking at increased expenses at ple in over 60 countries are either killed or of care that their child received, t six per cent and increased revenues of two injured by landmines each year. The report per cent. We have to tackle that on a bunch describes landmines as “weapons of mass To place a classified ad, call Ted at 786-9779 or e-mail at [email protected] for rates and info. of fronts, and one of them includes tuition.” destruction in slow motion.” page 4 MARCH 13, 2003

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March 5, the University of Winnipeg Students’ Association presented Jaggi Singh, a Montreal-based activist and writer. Singh’s lecture, No One is Illegal: Confronting Global Apartheid, attracted students and community members to the Bulman Student Centre and looked critically at migration and refugee issues. Last December, Singh dominated Canadian media when he defied a Tel Aviv court order that forbade him from setting foot in either West Bank or Gaza and entered occupied territories. - Cortney Pachet

Women March to Protest War war with Iraq, are in support of Saddam BY GINNY COLLINS Hussein. In their quest to gain allies, they Letters Women stand up/ Women stand have accused those pushing for peace of strong/ We believe that war is wrong! So being terrorists. The women participating Letter to the Editor, Dear Uniter, rang the chants of dozens of voices in the in the march claimed that they support March 3, 2003 re: Page 9, "Culture" section, article: Women’s March for Peace on neither war nor Saddam Hussein. "Look Who's Taking the Oscar" International Women’s Day. “There are definite alternatives to this Much has been said across Canada And I quote: "Sure, A Beautiful Mind Bearing signs and banners reading war. You are not a terrorist if you believe about the crisis in the Middle East. was an OK movie, but it was a big “Remember the Afghan Women” and war is wrong,” said Siddiqui. Some people have criticized Hollywood Money Film oozing with “Women Unite”, protestors braved the Women and men of all ages attended Europeans and Canadians as being. lust for an Oscar like a cum-famished cold so they could send a message of peace the march to lend their support. Many “anti-American.” Most Europeans are crack whore lusts for the next hit" to the Manitoba government. came after hearing about the march not against American citizens; they do (emphasis added).What is that? Never “Whatever suffering we endure today, through their church or through friends. not agree with American foreign poli- mind the politically careless "cum-fam- whether it be frost bite or freezing feet, it Some women brought sisters, mothers and cy, which ironically over the decades ished"-- this is quite simply a crass and will not compare with the suffering other family members along. All had their has caused world instability, not world insulting simile, demonstrating the endured by our sisters in Iraq if there is a own reasons for attending the event. stability. oppressive power of language when war,” one woman said. “Peace is a women’s issue,” said Lois My parents were born in Germany used without thought. Please. I hardly The purpose of the march, held on White, a participant in the march. “We, as before the Second World War. think that this is okay. March 8, was to specifically protest the war women, have to unite for peace.” Recently, my father told me that when C. Dueck as it affects women. It has been proven in The march itself began at Union Canadian soldiers came to my grand- the past that women suffer in war situa- Centre on Broadway, continued down mother’s home near the end of the war, tions just as much, if not more, than their Smith St. to Portage Ave., down Portage they were polite to her family. Dear Uniter, male counterparts on the front lines. and back up Memorial. The participants However, when American soldiers Dave Law is a terrible writer, he's In war situations women will often received both positive and negative com- arrived at the home, they kicked down more offensive than anything. Get a suffer violence, rape, brutality and pover- ments from the passing motorists. the door and were very rude to my rel- better right wing content writer. That ty. In the aftermath, women frequently The march concluded at the legisla- atives. article criticizing that poor Andy kid find themselves widowed with no way of tive buildings where Cheryl Ann Carr, a This could explain why Europeans for only reading Chomsky was more supporting themselves financially. They professional storyteller, spoke of how she view some Americans as “bullies” on slander than anything. It wasn't well suffer the losses of family members and could identify with the women of Iraq. the world stage. Many Europeans are written at all. It was insulting that it children. “I imagine that there is a women in skeptical of the American “New World was even printed. Yes, it made the “What safety can there be for women Iraq right now with children at home just Order”- started by the senior George point that we should get our media in a world where war exists?” said Shahina like I have,” said Carr. “I imagine that she Bush – because it simply will not work. from a number of different sources in Siddiqui from Islamic Social Services. watches her children sleeping just as I do. The last person who tried to control order to be less biased, but there are In recent months, the American gov- When I imagine the bombs falling on her the world with his “New Order” failed. other ways of proving this point. Mr. ernment has stated all who are opposed to home, I think of my own children.” That person was Adolf Hitler. Law just embarrassed that poor kid Let me remind people that many and probably wasn't very honest when Americans could not care less about he was interviewing him. There is no the people that were being killed by need for that type of weak journalism. Find Your Own Job… Stalin and Hitler until the United That article was as low and dirty as his States was attacked by Japan at Pearl cheap shot at women at the beginning Harbor. of the year. I love the Uniter, but his or Better Yet, Create One. Also, where were the Americans article is always a disappointment. Labatt People in Action (LPIA) is tion through this program last summer at when terrorists were bombing Thanks for hearing out my grievances! offering students the opportunity to cre- Winnipeg Harvest. Currently, Desjardins European cities 30 years ago? Geoff ate their own career-related summer holds a full-time marketing position with (Presumably “protecting” the world employment. the organization. from communism in Southeast Asia.) Editor’s note: The article to which you Paul Smith, director of public Successful applicants are selected Europeans – especially Germans – refer was a satirical piece, poor Andy affairs for Labatt Breweries Western based on the career-related opportunity, do not want the United States to bomb does not actually exist and the interview Canada, believes this opportunity allows the urgency of the job and the potential Iraq like they did to Dresden in never took place, the article was meant students to build their resume during a benefit to the community. February 1945, in which many innocent to have a heading which clearly denoted crucial time in their lives. For further information and Germans were needlessly killed. it’s satirical nature, we apologize for any Chantal Desjardins, a Red River online application forms visit Sincerely, confusion. College graduate, created her own posi- www.LpiaJobs.com. C.P. Tom Bode MARCH 13, 2003 page 5

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Plenty o’ Easy Being Green Partying at your ‘greens.’ sympathetic, compassionate, generous, Everyone loves to humble, nature-loving and even roman- have some ‘green’ in tic. Irish Pub his or her pockets. When looking at the words that Kermit the frog describe a person who likes green, it BY TAMARA KING knows it isn’t easy makes sense why the Irish chose green Winnipeggers will have the chance to being green, but what as the colour of St. Patrick’s Day. celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style at the about people who When people spend all their time city’s newest Irish pub. find the colour drinking green beer, they need all the Shannon’s opened last October and they attractive? understanding they can get from drink- are in the midst of the annual celebration of According to ing buddies when they start shooting the Irish. Professor Pauline their mouths off. Bar manager Fredrik Bergstrom says St. Pearson of the When people wear green outfits, it Patrick’s Day gained popularity in North University of is easier to convince others they are America after the settlement of Irish immi- Winnipeg Psychology self-controlled after guzzling a dozen grants. At the time, St. Patrick’s Day was not Department, the green beers. a popular holiday in Ireland, but since the colour green is more By wearing green, a person is more Irish on this side of the pond started cele- popular with adults adaptable and is therefore willing to try brating Irish culture again, the festivities than children. After any form of alcohol that is green. have become a big deal on the Emerald Isle. all, Oscar the grouch Sport the green sweater and other “Now everyone from Warsaw to is green and he lives patriotic St. Patty’s Day patrons will see Winnipeg celebrates St. Patrick’s Day,” in a garbage can, you as sympathetic, especially when you Bergstrom says. which may explain start listening to the drunken drivel The St. Patty’s Day party at Shannon’s is why young children being passed off as romantic from the expected to be quite the good time, as Irish have such an aver- enormous football player at the end of pubs tend to be more musical, according to sion to the colour. the bar. Bergstrom. As children Environmentalists in the bar will “Normally, there’s a lot more live music grow up, their aver- see you as a nature-loving person when than at traditional English clubs.” sion to green fades you wear green. In honour of that tradition, live bands and they start to The best part of wearing green on are taking the stage each night of the week derive happiness in St. Patrick’s Day though is that when up to the 17th. On the official eve of St. the colour, possibly you get home, after drinking all that Patrick’s Day, the bar will host a party with because it is a sooth- green beer, your significant other will four live bands – one of whom is the Juno- ing colour when a see you as romantic. This is always good award nominated band the Duck’s - as well person feels emo- when you need a generous, sympathetic, as two buffets, complete with ham and roast. tionally drained compassionate and understanding part- And there will be no shortage of (posibly why hospital ner to hold your hair for you while you imported ales. Shannon’s regularily stocks BY SHERI LAMB garb is typically green, especially in sur- spend the night hugging the bowl. Guinness, Harp, Kilkenny’s and Smithwick’s gery departments. So when studying for When looking at it that way, it is and will be setting aside plenty o’ it for the With St. Patrick’s Day upon us, those exams and writing that 2,000-word easy to understand why green and St. party. everyone is rummaging through their paper, wear green and you will feel hap- Patrick’s Day go together. Tickets to the Mar. 17 party are $30 or closets for that green sweater they pier! Hopefully, the luck of the Irish will $50 for two. For information call 943-2302. haven’t even seen, let alone worn, for Happiness is not the only thing be with us this year and we will be out the last year. associated with the colour green, as peo- on the golf ‘greens’ Green means many things, from ‘go’ ple who like green can be described soon! in traffic lingo, to being ‘green with envy’ many ways. Some words associated with when your friend scores a perfect 100 people who like the colour green are Green Guys and Girls per cent on last week’s test or eating understanding, self-control, adaptable, Get Commuter Geeky EcoWeek’s Campus Commuter Challenge Letters continued During EcoWeek, the U of W BY KATE DYKMAN will be inundated with local envi- E COMAFIA COORDINATOR Dear Uniter, In earlier Uniter issues he discussed the ronmental experts. These folks negative effects that media like Playboy had on The University of Winnipeg, have the real goods on the bigger I have been reading the U of W’s official the self-images of women and thus, men’s per- the University of Manitoba and ecological picture, and on this student paper from cover to cover since I started ceptions of women. He went on to say that he College St. Boniface are joining piece of earth we steward, here four years ago. This year has been the one was in the minority that appreciates all women forces for the first ever “Campus Manitoba. They are presenting tons in which an article has come to the most public (regardless of their appearance). In truth, I Commuter Challenge.” Students, of great ideas and solutions to attention, and yes, I am indeed referring to Dave think that he did a good job of misconstruing faculty and staff from each univer- become even more resourceful, Law’s Top Ten list that generated so much con- himself as sensitive and enlightened to women’s sity are invited to “green com- mindful citizens. You can check troversy all across the city. After the huge issues. I think that when the Top Ten list and mute” by walking, biking, bussing out their tables in the atrium, and blowup, both the Uniter and Dave Law apolo- subsequent articles are taken into consideration, or sharing rides to university dur- their speaking events all week. gized profusely saying that no harm was meant it is more than obvious that this is not the case. ing EcoWeek, which runs from Presenters Next Week: by the offensive content and that the motivations So Dave Law goes from being Dr. Jekyll to Mr. March 17 to 21. March 17 12:30-1:30p.m., behind the article hadn’t been malicious, merely Hyde, transforming from the sensitive and Helping the environment also Room 1L07, both Canadian Parks ignorant. Well, I think that no lesson was learned enlightened man into a liar and a pig. puts you in place for a top prize. and Wilderness Society on the new by either party. Now, I believe in everyone’s entitlement to Just log on to www.resourcecon- ParkWatch venture and Coalition I’ve continued to read the Uniter since the free speech, and this includes the speech of Dave servation.mb.ca everyday you to Save the Elms on Urban scandal, and this includes Dave Law’s articles. In Law, however crude and detrimental to women’s “green-commute.” Prizes include a Forestry. just about every single piece of his I’ve read self-images it is. But the fact that his mindless 3-month membership to the March 18 – 1:00-2:30p.m., there have been some offensive comments, some tirades have continued even after the enormous YMCA-YWCA, a 1-month bus Room 1L04, Don Sullivan of the more veiled than others, but I let them slide, as controversy suggests to me that neither he, nor pass from Winnipeg Transit, as Boreal Forest Network, on our did the editors apparently. But I shall hold my the editors have learned from their gross errors well as a grand prize of a shiny northern forests. tongue no longer. In the February 27th issue, what is appropriate to publish as the student new bicycle. March 19 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. Dave Law compared a Hollywood executives’ body’s opinions. In my eyes, this is disgusting The winning campus will Bulman Centre Mezzanine, desire for an Oscar to how “a cum-famished and unacceptable, especially in an institution award these prizes to participating Marcus Buchart from the Green crack whore lusts for the next hit.” I won’t both- such as this. I for one know that I do not share individuals at “Commuter Party, on Politics and the er to insult your sensibilities as mine have been Dave Law’s opinions, and I suspect that many of Convergence,” hosted by Environment. by going into detail of how his trivialization of my peers feel the same. As the Uniter does seem Mondragon Bookstore and March 20 – (location on prostitution was both distorted and ignorant, to condone them, if not share them by continu- Coffeehouse, 91 Albert St. The posters) Roger Turenne from that much should be obvious to any human being ing to publish his shock-value misogynistic trash event, which will be held on CPAWS gives us “Blue attending or working in this institution. I will trying to be pawned off as wit, I refuse to read Friday, March 21 at 3:00 p.m., will Wilderness,” a beautiful multi- however say that Dave Law is time and again this paper. I do not support misogyny. include a workshop on cycling in media presentation. proving himself to be both a misogynist and a adverse weather conditions, put on March 21 12:30-1:30p.m., hypocrite. Riley Smith by Natural Cycle, a local worker- Room 2M73, Glen Koroluk, owned co-operative that offers a HogWatch Manitoba, on our trepi- bike courier / repair service. dation in hog industry expansion. page 6 MARCH 13, 2003

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PRESIDENT Michael Rosenstock dent for nearly 6 years, I have not only witnessed but also Hi, I'm Mike Rosenstock and experienced the frustration that accompanies student life. I'm running for UWSA President with Being withdrawn from all my courses last year, I suddenly Chris Minaker Farnoosh Ali and Cathy Hamilton as found myself against a massive and seemingly impenetra- An open letter to everyone, the hands-on experience team. We're ble wall. Although I was lucky and had someone fighting My name is Chris coming to the end of the campaign, and on my side, the powers-that-be appeared determined to Minaker, and I am the SOME I hope I've had the chance to talk to you resist any form of cooperation. Months later and after many candidate running for President or your class in the past couple of trips to the former Vice-President of Students office, the of the UWSA The SOME Team weeks. You may have noticed that the issue was finally resolved. While the experience was not includes Sara Squires, Chris candidates in this election, for the most one I’d like to repeat, it did leave me with the determination Olson, myself (Chris Minaker), part, share the same general goals for the UWSA. I think that's a and the passion to fight on. and Everyone (you). When we good thing - it shows the UWSA is heading in the right direction. At one point or another, every student encounters this first decided to run together as This election isn't about choosing between competing visions - we type of senseless bureaucracy. At one point or another, a team, we discussed at length our deepest beliefs and all want to renovate the Bulman Students' Centre, improve food every student feels overwhelmed with the mass of home- our vision for the UWSA. We also agreed to run a pos- services, and increase the transparency and accountability of the work they’re dealt let alone the problems they have to itive campaign that is focused on the issues. In saying Students' Association. This election is about deciding who you endure due to useless and uncompromising University poli- this, we realize that there can be something more at think will get the job done. I have proven through my volunteer cies. the U of W, something better, and this cannot be commitments that I have the drive and experience that make me the SOME wishes to fix this. We’d like to see students be achieved through negativity. Student representation best candidate for the position: able to focus on their studies rather than having to run in should not leave anyone behind. • I am currently on the UWSA Board of Directors as well as the circles that never end up anywhere. SOME would like to be Our vision is a student body that works together Executive(management) Committee. that somewhere, a place where students can go when all as a team to form a more inclusive future for every- • A key organiser of the February 5 Day of Action for lower tuition other alternatives are empty. A vote for SOME is a vote for one. The only way to achieve this is by talking with and increased funding. confidence. students so that all opinions are heard. By electing • Co-Coordinator of EcoMAFIA (Ecological Males and Females in SOME, I promise that the UWSA will always accessi- Action), 2001-2002. ble to you. • Organiser of CFS campaigns such as the movement against the VICE PRESIDENT STUDENT SERVICES Underlying everything we do is a desire to nur- privatization of post-secondary education, and the push to allow ture a sense of community. Community happens when international students to work off campus. Farnoosh Ali people are involved, active and free to express their • So, thanks for reading folks, and don't forget to vote hands-on I am ready to be your VPSS. interests in a safe space. I want to go to a school that experience (www.uwinnipeg.ca/~fali): March 17-20 in the Riddell I have asked hard questions as a makes people feel included, where students make life- Atrium (bring your student card!) UWSA Board Member, raised long friends and experience life. If we work together $330, 000 through the United Way there is nothing that we cannot accomplish, whether it for a skateboard park, worked is lower tuition fees, more social/study space, a better VICE-PRESIDENT ADVOCATE with the United Nations to mobi- cafeteria, or a place where everyone belongs. lize youth, participated in social On Monday, March 17th to Thursday March Cathy Hamilton justice activism, and volunteered 20th, know that a vote for SOME is a vote for Hi, I’m Cathy Hamilton and at an inner-city clinic – all of Everyone! I'm running for UWSA Vice which have prepared me for taking Yours, President Advocate with Michael on the many roles of VPSS. Chris Minaker Rosenstock and Farnoosh Ali as If elected, these would be my priorities: the hands-on experience team. As • Fun and engaging programming – I want to build on the our platform ideas indicate, we are success of student-initiated events like Homohop, Buy not only committed Nothing Day and the Aboriginal Film and Video Festival to a vision of build- and also support more thought-provoking forums and con- ing on the UWSA’s ferences; existing services and advocacy work, we • Working closely with CKUW – the UWSA needs to sup- have the know-how to get the job done. port and learn from CKUW’s successful Fundrive and I am committed to improving your inner-city involvement; advocacy services through: • Daycare expansion – We have to work with the Daycare • Confronting student poverty through the on an expansion plan that will result in more infant spots Food Bank and anti-poverty activism. and more green space for the kids; • Improving safety on campus through the • Uniter autonomy – U of W students need a strong, fully Safewalk programme in conjunction with independent paper to be their watchdog; Security. • Open budget process – Last year, the UWSA was able to • Providing advice on student loans and approve all student funding requests made in the participa- appeals, including finishing up a student- tory budget process. Having the mortgage paid off and a friendly guide already in the works. $150,00 surplus means we should be able to do it again this • Building on the departmental representa- year; tive system to ensure direct student-UWSA • Petrified Sole used book store – I’d like to see the Pet Sole contact. go online and offer new books at a reduced mark-up • Working with New WAVES, LGBT*, IRC, Michael Rosenstock, Cathy Hamilton and I have the WUSC and the ASC on their advocacy- hands on experience to make the UWSA work for students. based campaigns. I have not only seen the hang-ups that stu- dents face as they try to make their way Chris Olson through the maze that is the U of W, but I Hi, I am Chris Olson, SOME know how to get students through it with my candidate for VPSS. I would like hands-on experience: to take this opportunity to thank • I am the current Chair of the UWSA Board everyone who has taken the time and the Executive Review Committee. to ask us questions or to speak to • I have served on the By-Laws and Policy us about what they would like to Committee and the Governance and Day of see at the U of W. I would also like Action working groups. to thank those of you that have lis- • I was a member of the Elections tened to the SOME team, whether Commission in 2002, the body governing in the hallways, the classroom or the cafeteria. It has been the Elections. very rewarding for us, in seeing the excitement that the • I was an active member of the Society of SOME vision has created. The idea that there can be a real Politics Students in 2001-2002. student community on our campus has inspired not only us Vote hands-on experience March 17-20 but students as well. I feel that the SOME platform res- in Riddell Hall Atrium! E-mail us at: onates with students, because it will result in real changes [email protected] that students will be able to see, taste and feel. Everyone needs a space to study, everyone wants good food and everyone should use the student’s center. SOME is com- Sara Squires mitted to working with students to improve these services. Hey everyone! Creation of a livable student space in the Bulman center, For those who I Cafeteria reform and Student group empowerment are con- have not yet crete objectives that can be achieved if we all work togeth- pounced upon with er. The enthusiasm and excitement of the student body tells introductions, my us that our vision of community is not just a dream. name is Sara Together we have the energy to accomplish our goal of cre- Squires and I am the ating a vibrant student community at the U of W in the com- SOME candidate ing year. Remember, on March 17-20th a vote for SOME is for Vice-President Advocate. A UofW stu- a vote Everyone! 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Jeremiah Gibbons concerns, and take action. ADAPTIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR Hello, fellow students! Once • Ensuring that students’ groups have access to UWSA serv- again, my name is Jeremiah ices (banking, funding, access to space and tables, and pho- Mike Karp Gibbons, 2002-3 UWSA Arts tocopying), and that they promote their activities through Hi my name is Mike Karp and I am running for the Director and candidate for VPSS. noticeboards and media. position of Adaptive Students Director. As space is limited, please consult • Working with the Faculty Association to publish course As a student with a learning disability, I understand my pamphlet 'radical priorities, evaluations and to improve the Info Booth exam registry. that university can be a challenge and even somewhat realistic solutions' for more infor- • Pushing administration to extend library and computer lab daunting. I am motivated to help other students with dis- mation on my extensive experience hours, and to create more study space. abilities adjust to university life. As your adaptive student and more detailed proposals should I also support lower tuition fees and increased funding director, I can help with some of the problems faced by stu- I be elected. I would like to take this opportunity to stress for education, and I will help organise days of action, lobby dents with disabilities. four main points of my campaign, which in summary form government, and fight for students’ rights. If students with disabilities run into problems, an amount to: 'We've done well in the past...but we can do bet- While I haven’t met each and every one of you during experienced advocate can help smooth out any difficult ter- and have no excuse for not doing so.' the campaign, feel free to call me (889-7741) or send me an issues. I have advocated on behalf of myself and others, A vote for Jeremiah Gibbons for VPSS is a vote for: e-mail ([email protected]). From March 17 and have become highly effective at making my needs i) Guaranteed Base Line Funding for Student and Service to 20 vote YES to Margaret Carlyle. understood and acknowledged. I will be prepared to coach Groups: give security to the basic funding requirements of other students in advocating for themselves, to assist other our student and service groups for more than one term with- students with disabilities in developing self-advocacy skills. in the context of an 'open budget' process; MATURE/PART-TIME STUDENTS DIRECTOR I have experience with the UWSA board. I am cur- ii) Greater Democratic Accountability: regular reporting to rently the part-time mature student director. I am on the the student body in the Uniter; more opportunities for stu- Tony Hart Senate Appeals Committee, the UWSA Finance dents to question and influence the UWSA Board; I attended the Collegiate and Committee, the board of directors of CKUW and the iii) New Vision and Full Consultation for Student Services: finished my first UW degree a few PFERC Committee. I also served on the committee to full consultation with the student body and employees of years ago, and am now a UW stu- choose a new VP Student Services, the UWSA Finance the UWSA on expansion and improvement of student serv- dent again, majoring in Philosophy. Committee and was previously coordinator of the Part- ices; The campus has changed a lot: Time/Mature Student Centre. I have volunteered and iv) Working Alongside, With and Within Student Groups: part-time students used to make up worked at the Nathan Mickay Learning Resource Centre. take the concerns of student groups seriously and respect- almost two thirds of UW students, I am well-known around the university. I am friend- fully by respecting their autonomy, participating in their now it’s closer to one third. The ly and approachable, and willing to help. I am determined organization and events and increasing coordination demographics are changing, but and energetic when I see a way to assist other students. I between them. So if you support these ideas, please con- Part-time and Mature students still form a large and impor- am currently pursuing a double degree in History and sider casting your vote for Jeremiah Gibbons for Vice tant constituency, one with identifiable needs due to family, Cultural Geography. President-Student Services- and don't forget to vote March community, and employment demands. Child care, consis- 17-20 no matter whom you are voting for. tent and flexible schedules for UWSA and UW services, In solidarity, Tony Rodrigues -Part-time/Mature Students’ Director access to campus resources and events, lower tuition fees, Jeremiah Gibbons Justine Kiwanuka -Adaptive Services Director assistance with student loans and different bureaucracies, [email protected] Timeyin Wilbert and Konrad Kalicki -International Students’ Co-Directors and a haven in which to study, grab a coffee, or chat with Mandy Fraser -Community Liaison friends: these are all important services that Part- Elise Watchorn -Environmental Ethics Director time/Mature students require. SCIENCE DIRECTOR Breccan Wilson -Education Director My training in computer programming and Conflict Kate Dykman -CFS Liaison Resolution will hopefully be an asset to the UWSA. I have Craig Ross -LGBT* Students’ Director Jeremy Rose worked for Manitoba Housing Authority/Child and Family Matthew Hannam -Vice President Student Services Hi, my name’s Jeremy and I’m hoping you will re-elect Services and as technical support staff for the me as Science Director. The UWSA has come a long way Canadian Federation of Students, and under- during my short stint on the board. When I started, we were stand the diverse needs of Part-time/Mature talking about budget deficits and reduced funding to student students in the areas of housing, childcare, and groups. This year, we have a $150,000 surplus and every juggling many responsibilities. student group received the money it requested during our I understand that Part-time/Mature students new open budget process. Nevertheless, there’s a lot to do. face many competing tasks each day. I will be Here’s a few of my ideas for the upcoming year: on-call to help you, even if it requires meetings · FOOD! The Aramark contract will be over in a few off-campus, during evenings, or on weekends. months, and I think the UWSA should make sure we get With your support, I will be a fresh, reli- better food services for more reasonable prices. able and passionate advocate for the needs of · The Bulman Centre – Now that we have paid off our Part-time/Mature students at the UW. mortgage, we can focus on turning the Bulman Centre into Tony Hart’s got the heart to represent you! a more student friendly place. Several months ago, the UWSA hired an architect to plan some renovations to the Bulman center. This year’s board started this project and I’d STATUS OF WOMEN like to continue it. CO-DIRECTORS · Lobbying – Science students have some important concerns. For example, the university now has a balanced budget and it’s time to invest some money in lab equipment Maia Graham that is desperately needed. Science students also need a and Erica Doty wider variety of spring courses. If I get elected, I’ll push It is really hard for these things to happen. important that the Being on the UWSA board has taught me that experience concerns of women allows you to accomplish your goals. I think that I have the are heard and experience to do the job well. Vote J.Ro.!! addressed on the board. One such con- cern is security for ARTS DIRECTOR women on campus. For example, there are currently no Margaret Carlyle female security guards working in our school. Hello all. I’m Margaret This is a major problem for several reasons, for Carlyle and I’m your UWSA Arts example it means that if there is a problem in a Director candidate. My three years bathroom, or in the change rooms of here at U of W as a double Honours Duckworth, there will be no choice but to have French-History student have been a man enter that space, which may be very highlighted by political and social uncomfortable, or have to handle the situation activism through my involvement from outside which may be inconvenient. in campus and community activi- Aside from this issue, we also want to ties. I have served as Vice make sure that service groups for women on President Advocate and Director, and as a member of the campus are able to function. This means sup- History Students’ Association and Le Club Français. port from the board, which will be one of our As your Arts Director I will work to realise a two- main responsibilities. pronged vision of: 1) generating more Arts students’ partic- Vote for M.E. and we will work for U! In ipation in campus life, and 2) providing better services and other words, vote yes to the Maia Graham and advocacy to Arts students. Establishing and strengthening Erica Doty who are running for Status of links between faculty, students, campus groups, and the Women Co-Directorship on the UWSA board UWSA will be key. This includes: for 2003/2004. • Establishing an Arts Students’ Collective to provide a plat- LOOK FOR OUR ZINE THIS WEEK form through which students can share information, voice AND BE SURE TO VOTE ! page 8 MARCH 13, 2003

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T HE U NITER E DITORIAL Student Government Loves Voter Apathy essary within the walls of the university. Student elections boil down to the deci- fact, student politics only spur active stu- The largest crowds at this institution of sions of a select few. The candidates are dent interest when candidates show MICHELLE higher learning can be found near the certainly aware that convincing a few none. Case in point– does the no vote for KULY exits; people come and go, stopping only friends to convince a few other friends president in 2001 ring any bells? Ah yes, V & C Editor long enough to attend a class or two. to vote can almost guarantee them a a student body who’s always up for a And in the hour or two that most stu- position with the UWSA. After all, good joke. It’s that time of dents spend at the university on any voter turnout sadly varies from only 8 to This year’s election will be another year again. Snow’s given day, who has time to debate stu- 17 per cent; so even a hundred votes can unless you take a couple minutes before flying, paper’s are dent politics, join a couple student swing the balance in their favour. walking out that door and ask the candi- piling, exams are groups or attend beer bashes in the This isn’t the first time candidates dates a few hard questions. While you excruciating, and, what’s that? Student Bulman Centre? have recognized the benefits of voter might not spend much time here, or par- elections? While the vast majority of students apathy; U of W students have been ticularly care about student government If you’re like the most of the U of at the U of W are apathetic towards largely ignoring student politics for policies, let this be a mild reprimand that W’s student population, you’re not even scholastic causes and student govern- years. And while, admittedly, this year’s you should. Your student fees pay for batting an eyelash over the UWSA elec- ment (unless, of course, free pizza is election has attracted an impressive elected UWSA positions and the costs tions to be held from March 17 - 20. involved), our lethargic tendencies are number of candidates vying for contest- that factor into their decisions. Every year the UWSA holds elections, an attractive bonus for this year’s candi- ed positions, I can’t imagine this year Challenge this year’s candidates; make and every year, students yawn, shrug, dates. These self-proclaimed champions will be that different from years past. them prove that their election platforms and forget all about it. And let’s be hon- of a vibrant, active, student body usual- Most likely, voters will continue to are more than empty promises and est, why shouldn’t you? ly boo pathetic attendance at university ignore the campaigning, election plat- meaningless catch phrases. If you don’t, Most of the U of W’s approximately events, but election time is the one occa- forms and declarations that “this year whoever has the most friends gets the 7,000 full-time students spend the sion when our potential representatives will be the year the U of W gets a stu- job - faster than you can say Paul absolute minimum amount of time nec- are thrilled at our lack of participation. dent pub,” just as they always have. In Martin.

Community Groups Voice Concerns About New Tri-Level Inner-City Development Plan for them to go. Any principle can go to hell, On the other hand, the Urban Futures development program for women. The grant- BY MOLLY MCCRACKEN because the money is not getting to the people Group subscribe to representative participato- ing of funds to Aboriginal people will change A new agreement for inner-city communi- on the streets" said Mary Richard, ry development as seen in the selection of the way services are delivered, giving the ty and economic development is currently Coordinator of the Circle of Life Thunderbird inner-city voices in the "Building on Our power for self-determination back to the being negotiated by the federal, provincial house. Strengths" study. Organizations were select- Aboriginal community. and city governments, with an anticipated Ms. Richard was speaking at a communi- ed based on representation from pre-deter- Gender cuts across all areas of economic budget of $8-9 million dollars per year for ty consultation on the new tri-level agreement mined categories such as "Aboriginal" and and social development and therefore needs five years. Urban Futures, a coalition of last Thursday in front of government repre- "women/family". This approach is restricted to be explicitly written in to the agreement to inner-city organizations, has been advancing sentatives for Deputy Premier Jean Friesen by the groups consulted and the structure of make sure considerations to address dispari- the concept of community-based, participato- and Mayor Glen Murray. Urban Futures the categories. Placing women and family ties between women and men are implement- ry economic development ever since the organized the community consultation after together neglects the fact that gender con- ed. Until now mechanisms for making this expiry of the old tri-level Winnipeg the government surprised everyone in late cerns cut across all areas - women are more happen have not been discussed. Urban Development Agreement on March 31st, January by announcing they were signing a likely to be poor, and Aboriginal women are Futures is proposing that funds be allocated 2001. How participatory the new develop- Memorandum of Understanding for a new tri- more likely to be poor than Aboriginal men. through coalitions made up of community- ment agreement will be, however, is anyone's level agreement. This commits the federal, Women of racialized backgrounds, women based organizations. They are proposing five guess. provincial and municipal government to enter with disabilities and lesbian women all have coalitions: youth/recreation and culture; On February 6th, Urban Futures put out a into negotiations and sign the new tri-level particular needs that must be understood and housing and homelessness; jobs and econom- call to community-based organizations in agreement shortly - by March 31st, 2003. addressed in every project in order for women ic development; safety; and health/mental Winnipeg to support the core principal that Although slow to commit money, the gov- to equally benefit from the money being health. "The new inner-city development fund should ernment is getting the message that bottom- invested trough the tri-level agreement. In response to this, the Prairie Women's be used to invest in community-based organi- up solutions are better. At the consultation, Another example of the difficulty of Health Centre of Excellence recommends that zations working toward inner-city renewal, Linda McFadden, the provincial representa- undertaking participatory approaches is the a woman/gender coalition should be formed and be planned and directed with meaningful tive, said that the new agreement would have exclusion of the Child Care Coalition of in addition to designating a "gender special- participation from inner city residents". two main thrusts. The first is a community- Manitoba, an advocacy and policy organiza- ist" on each coalition. Aboriginal and gender This core principle emerged from based stream with priorities developed local- tion, from the process thus far. They were not issues should be addressed by making the cri- "Building on Our Strengths," a study of 100 ly. And the second is a coordinated approach included in the Urban Futures list, nor were teria for granting funds based on a gender and community organizations in urban Winnipeg integrating all three levels of government, any childcare centres included in the study. diversity analysis of each project, so issues initiated by Urban Futures and conducted by something like the one-stop Winnipeg Childcare is indeed a community economic like childcare are not forgotten. The Jim Silver, Politics professor at the U of W. Housing and Homelessness Initiative. development issue. Childcare is necessary Women’s Health Clinic and the Manitoba Faced with the expiry of the Winnipeg However, the tight timeline and people's for parents to access education and employ- Women’s Advisory Council endorse these Development Agreement in 2001, Urban hunger for any input into how the government ment, for children's healthy development, and recommendations. Futures set out to show policy makers that will spend the money mean that the idea of for local neighborhoods to provide employ- Participation in the coalitions will tax the improvements in the inner-city are made only participatory development is being put for- ment and revitalization. resources of community-based organizations, when community-based organizations receive ward with little examination of what partici- In order for participatory processes to there should be money set aside to compen- enough funding to meet local needs. Urban pation means, or how it will be organized and address historical inequalities, they must be sate community-based organizations for par- Futures points to the Circle of Life sustained. transformative: strengthen people's abilities ticipating in the processes. This will ensure Thunderbird House, and the Neechi Foods Participatory economic and social devel- to make decisions and act for themselves. that a diversity of voices can be at the table. Co-op Grocery Store as examples of success opment has different meanings depending on Transformative participatory development is The new tri-level agreement has the stories from past tri-level agreements. the goals of those undertaking it. present in Urban Futures' proposal that organ- potential for lasting positive effects on inner- Hard-working local organizations do not Government often endorses only nominal or izations run by and for Aboriginal people city renewal and revitalization. This can and have enough support, however, to stem the symbolic participation, as is the case in this should receive a substantial proportion of the will take place if and when all levels of gov- tides of need in Winnipeg's poverty-stricken instance. The three levels of government funds allocated by the tri-level agreement. ernment, and community-based organizations downtown and north end. At least half of the have waited two years to announce a new "The biggest consumers (of social services) work towards undertaking transformative families living in the inner-city are living in agreement and are giving only two months are our people, yet we have little say in how participatory development that empowers poverty, with incomes well below Statistics warning before the agreement is signed. How programs are developed. The best way to inner-city residents by addressing historical Canada's Low Income Cut Off rate. can we expect government agree to participa- have sustainable development is for inequalities based on gender, race, class, abil- Targeted programs are just a drop in the tory processes when they had to be dragged Aboriginal people to develop our capacity ity and sexual orientation. Urban Futures has bucket in the face of problems such as high into consultations with the public? It was and run things ourselves, because we know laid the groundwork for this process, now it is rates of "street involvement". "We run a pro- only after Urban Futures said they would best how to serve our people," said Ardythe time for more organizations to add their voic- gram for people exiting gangs and prostitu- organize the public consultation that the gov- Wilson, Chair of Kanikanicinik (Ojibway for es and participate to create lasting positive tion, but once they get out, there's nowhere ernment agreed to have one at all. "Those who have gone before"), a leadership change. MARCH 13, 2003 page 9

the uniter opfocusinion Operation Pipe Dreams: A Nightmare for Americans

we have not seen the end of these opera- their ability to buy the products, which newest method of instilling fear in the BY BENJAMIN BLOOMFIELD tions. would require a credit card. American people and demonstrating the Though things are currently very quiet Operation “Headhunter” was aimed at An equally unfounded claim was made strength and control of their government. on the Canadian Cannabis scene, 50 arrests local retailers in several states, and “Pipe at the news conference by John B. Brown, If the goal of these missions was to take the last week under archaic drug paraphernalia Dreams” focused on internet the DEA’s acting Administrator, when businesses and lives away from business laws have heated up marijuana activists stores. Attorney General John he said that “People selling drug para- people trying to make a living, then I think across America. Two crackdowns, organized Ashcroft, who announced the phernalia are in essence no different the DEA can feel a great sense of accom- by the DEAand enlisting the help of dozens arrests at an Operations than drug dealers” and continued to plishment. However, if they were at all of government organizations and police Pipe Dreams news confer- state “They are as much a part of attempting to deter availability, cultiva- units, dubbed Operations “Headhunter” ence, stated that children drug trafficking as silencers are a tion, or use of cannabis, Operations and “Pipe Dreams”, were carried out on and young adults are the part of criminal homicide.” It is “Headhunter” and “Pipe Dreams” can eas- February 24, 2003. According to the DEA’s fastest growing groups of glaringly obvious that Mr. Ashcroft ily be seen as a complete failure, and enor- press release, 50 individuals were indicted internet users. He urged missed the point that unlike drug mous misallocation of resources. on charges of trafficking illegal drug para- that the illegal drug parapher- dealers, head shop operators do not This entire situation, involving a greedy phernalia, including national distributors, nalia industry has invaded the deal drugs. Furthermore, doing away and overbearing government creating a retailers and internet sites which sell para- homes of with head shops will “straw crisis” and proclaiming themselves phernalia. families likely have lit- the heroes seems strangely familiar. While these laws have been on the across tle impact However, what amazes me most in this books for a long time, enforcement officials the on the whole situation is that the DEA was have largely ignored them. The laws have country quantity inclined to launch such a resource-inten- not been enforced heavily since the DEA’s without of drugs sive mission at a time when the U.S. mili- last large-scale crackdown on head shops, their knowl- that are tary is on the verge of engaging in what which happened in the early 1990’s. While edge. Ashcroft, however, being con- might be the most expensive war of all the arrests last week were not on the same failed to make the connection between sumed. time. scale as the crackdown that happened a children’s ability to view the paraphernalia Clearly, Operations “Headhunter” and More information can be found at decade ago, speculation has been made that online (which is not a crime – yet?) and “Pipe Dreams” are no more than the http://www.dea.gov/ Bush vs. World Opinion? February 15 2003, we changed our identi- George Bush is not at all democrati- abroad. German chancellor Gerhardt BY MATTHEW MULAIRE ties. This trend is prevalent, not only in cally accountable. There is no established Schroeder, faced defeat in the 2002 So I’m watching Much Music the other Canada. In fact, we have been rather forum for world public opinion to express German general election, until he took a day. I don’t really enjoy Much Music all polite in criticism of the Bush administra- itself and there is no established method, decidedly anti-American stance. Tony that much but when the Antique Road tion, compared to the vitriolic hatred of let alone willingness of the President, to Blair’s political career is, for all intents and Show interrupts Newsworld’s war cover- the people of some Muslim countries. A respond to global public opinion. It is true purposes, over unless he can squeeze out age, I habitually switch the channel. Two recent Canwest Global news segment that global public opinion doesn’t resem- another UN resolution. At home, the videos stick out in my mind. One was a Bif posed the question, “Are Canadians too ble any other political force and this has Canadian Alliance has plummeted in the Naked video written in response to anti-American?” This was an obviously led many to write it off as simply a rag tag polls, and is ranked last amongst the oppo- September 11. The song was OK, and the loaded question. One could just as easily group of dissenters from unrelated groups sition parties in public support. Stephen video itself was a welcome change from ask if the USA has too much disdain for who oppose the war and President Bush. Harper, evidently, has not gotten the mes- the normal “t and a” fare I normally see on the rest of the world? Yet, in spite of this criticism, global public sage and continues to be staunch support- Much Music. What surprised me was how The Bush doctrine provides the for- opposition to the war has led not only to er of the USA. Meanwhile the NDP have a supposedly rebellious character had eign policy framework under which this the largest demonstration in world history, sky rocketed to become the most popular taken a political position through her war against Iraq is being waged. It essen- but it is increasingly influencing the real opposition party, largely by presenting music that was decidedly pro-American. I tially states that the USA should continue politics of the Iraq war and largely shaping themselves as Canada’s anti-war party. suppose this isn’t all that alarming, Neil to be the most powerful nation in the how the war is being fought. War is always a sad time, and this war Young even wrote a song post 9/11 about world and act as a global policeman, inter- As I write this, Turkey is currently is all the sadder for those who have stood American heroism. Indeed when I look vening any where the President deems it embroiled in a debate as to whether or not in opposition to it all over the world and back to that time it seems that everyone necessary for the peace and security of his to allow American troops to invade Iraq on our campus. To all those who marched and their dog was “an American.” The people, and that of the globe. Does this from southeastern Turkey. Turkish public on February 15 and all others who have other video that interested me was the mean the USA is pursuing an imperial opinion is virtually unanimous in its oppo- opposed this war but could not prevent it, new Shania Twain video. Although I dominion along the likes of Rome? Are sition to American troops. This frames the I urge not to despair. Although you could loathe hearing her music, I was fascinated they pursuing peace, prosperity and justice debate with George Bush on one side, the not prevent the war, you spoke with a by a low-key example of Canadian patri- for all peoples worldwide? Are these two Turkish people on the other and Turkish voice loud enough to make the world lis- otism. In the video Shania is going through goals mutually exclusive? These questions politicians somewhere in the middle. Right ten. You have proven unequivocally that a box of what seem to be her most treas- will, no doubt, become part of a grand now it seems to me that the American George Bush is acting on his own and ured items. Among them is a Canadian debate as to what role the USA should bribe will win over the Turkish parliament, against the will of the international com- flag.To Canadians this hardly seems out of play in the world, and this debate will con- but opposition is still dogged and stiff. munity. You are part of a growing global place. The use of flags as draperies or as tinue to be argued long after the Iraqi cri- Turkey could still deny the Americans power, the power of global public opinion. other household decorations sets us apart sis has subsided. What is clear is that the their northern front. If anything, you must be ever more vigi- from Americans in our reverence for flags. reclusive, isolationist America of our The Turkish situation is a perfect lant now that the war is being fought. Shania is simply engaging in a particularly grandparents is long gone replaced by an microcosm for the growing tension Someone will have to hold Bush to his low-key act of patriotism. What I find sig- America whose power is increasingly between the USA and global public opin- promise of peace and democracy for Iraq nificant is that the flag is Canadian. From global in scope. An America that is ion. What was supposed to have been a and ensure that this war is not a precedent a marketing perspective wouldn’t it make increasingly willing to use that power. done deal was complicated by the fact that for future conflicts. Do not despair that more sense to appeal to American audi- To use a simple movie cliché, “With Bush had not made his case for war to the you could not prevent this war. February ences? Who, other than Canadians, really great power, comes great responsibility.” Turkish people. World leaders must walk a 15 was only a watershed.With good organ- care that Shania is a Canuck? Is it no This responsibility isn’t just to the people fine line between acquiescing to the ization, creative participation and sober longer “cool”, “hip”, or “trendy” to pre- of Iraq; it is to all people everywhere. For Bush’s demands while not seeming like opposition, the voice of global public opin- tend to be American? the great defender of liberty peace and they are doing so to their constituents. I ion cannot be ignored for long, and it will What I’m getting at is that public opin- democracy to arbitrarily impose its will believe that a great many world leaders become a superpower in its own right. A ion has made a tectonic shift over the past through military force wherever and would like to get behind the USA and not superpower the President shall ignore at year. Gone is feeling that we are all whenever it deems fit would be hypocrisy sacrifice their foreign relations, but opin- his own political peril. I say; 10 million Americans, replaced by a sense that the on a global scale. If George Bush claims to ion polls and religious leaders are sending marching against war is only a drop in the Americans are trying to achieve a goal be bringing democracy to the world, a clear message to do the opposite. This bucket compared to what you can accom- that we don’t want them to achieve. On should he not be democratically account- message is being heard and is influencing plish. Peace out! Sept. 12 2001, we were all Americans. On able to the world? the actions of politicians at home and page 10 MARCH 13, 2003

the uniter Aview r t Artists Expose Abundant Skill, Not Bodies dolls, Schulz was attempting an approach- BY KEGAN MCFADDEN able art with a surprise reaction in store for Her dollies do what? What did she do the participants. with her shoes? Are those cookie cut-outs of Garlicki’s painted tarps, which flank the brassieres and undergarments with frilly space, may seem out of place at first but are white icing? These are just some of the ques- indicative of an artist’s path to self-represen- tions overheard at the carnival-like opening tation, autonomy and a strong comment on of Gallery 1C03’s latest exhibition, Stand- urban survival skills. Although they were Ins, a show which may have generated more made to be viewed in the public or outdoor excitement and fanfare than the highly realm, they do work nicely en-milieu, where anticipated Wanda Koop show last month. the artist’s keen skill can be observed more In conjunction with International easily. Similarly, Women’s Week, Gallery 1C03 is exhibiting a McKenzie’s six- group show of five local female artists, with minute video instal- the curatorial credit going to Shawna lation adds a more Demspey. Best-known for her video and visceral ingredi- performance collaborations with Lorri ent to the mix. Millan, Dempsey successfully ventures into Stand-Ins the curator’s sphere with Stand-Ins, present- runs through ing us with the exciting results of the March 27th and Advisory Program at Mentoring Artists for should not be Women’s Art (MAWA). Tamara Rae missed. Pick up Biebrich, Elizabeth Garlicki, Lynne Schulz, a doll and throw Heidi Eigenkind and Lesley McKenzie REVIEW it down. spent the millennial year critiquing each Admire the other’s work while producing some out- STAND-INS: superior standing and challenging pieces of art. should keep in WOMEN IN CONTEMPORARY CULTURE so long. graphic skills This is one of the most provocative mind the ever- Curated by Shawna Dempsey Examples of this on display blurring line development are and marvel exhibits 1C03 has offered in recent memory. Gallery 1C03, U of W Each in their own way, these five artists have between craft, the “featureless at the myri- commented on the process of art making in art and what has dollies” knit by ad of whim- our dominant consumer-driven culture. historically been categorized as women’s Schulz. These are not the same dollies your sical and Whether it is Biebrich’s enticing dressing work and women’s tools. For sometime now, grandmother made. According to the cura- bedazzled screen or Eigenkind’s extravagantly craft-like art has moved into the realm of tor’s forward, these objets d’art possess shoes. adorned footwear, the outcome is dynamic. gallery space, forcing visitors to rethink their “super-hero qualities,” by means of strategi- Immerse When experiencing this exhibition, one position on what is embodied in craft, and cally placed magnets, super-bouncing balls yourself in the why it has been kept out of the galleries for and whoopee-cushions. In creating these debate.

T HIS W EEK IN W INNIPEG’ S A RT G ALLERIES COMPILED BY SHERI LAMB

Gallery 1C03, UofW – Stand-Ins Nunavut Gallery, 220 Osborne St. Tillenius, until April 30, 2003 from the jungle, recent paintings McDermot – Doug Smith: mixed Gallery 3: Collection Highlights: Tamara Rae Biebrich, Heidi – On now – sculpture, drawing, and cerarmics by Leonard media pastel, Julie Harris: oil on Inuit, until March 19, 2003 Eigenkind, Elizabeth Garlicki, prints and wall-hangings. Piano Nobile Gallery, in Centennial Marcoe, to March 15, 2003 canvas, Alice Kulyk: pastel, Jeff Concert Hall (555 Main St.) – Lesley McKenzie, Lynne Schulz Featured artists: Bette Woodland, Bergen: acrylic, until May 30, 2003 Gallery 4&5: Marian Dale Scott, Mother, daughter & son from Upstairs Gallery, 266 Edmonton – Tom Lovatt, Jessie Oonark and 1906-1993: Pioneer of Modern Art, Atikokan, ON: Jennifer Garret, Inuit art by Jessie Oonark, Oviloo WCD Studio, 211 Bannatyne Ave. Graffiti Gallery, 109 Higgins Ave – Luke Anguhadluk, March 4 – until April 11, 2003 Alanna Marohnic & Joseph Tunnillie & others. Contemporary – call 452-0229 for info Recent works by Chad Reeves w/ May 30, 2003 Fredreck, until April 5, 2003 work by Graham Clarke, Alicia performances from Indigenous Pavilion Gallery, Assiniboine Park Popoff & others Winnipeg Art Gallery (300 Galleries 6, 7 & 8: The Group of Monk and others, call 667-9960 – New Installations by: Ivan Eyre, Site Gallery, 55 Arthur St. 2nd floor Memorial Blvd.) – Free 5-9pm, Seven in Western Canada, until for more info Walter J. Phillips, Clarence – Extensions, colour celebrations Warehouse Artworks, 222 and Weds. & all day Sat. May 18, 2003

This Month in Art… For a University with no Fine Arts program, we do pretty well when it comes to exercising our cre- ative muscle at the U of W. And with the WAG, Label and the gal- leries of the Exchange District all within walking distance of the cam- pus it’s almost impossible to remain ignorant of the local arts scene. But, then again, it’s been a cold winter; perhaps you’ve hardly ventured outside. Well, it turns out there’s plenty to do indoors too. The University of Winnipeg's Art History Society is getting ready for its 3rd annual art show and is looking for students who are inter- ested in participating. If you have original art work that you would like to display, here's your chance. The group meets every Wednesday in room 2L04 during the free peri- od. Society president Kristin Verin- Treusch encourages everyone who would like to get involved to stop by or give her a call at 786-9399 for more information. The show will open on March 17th on the mezza- nine level in the library and will run until March 28th. So spend more time at school, keep warm, and NEW 2nd enjoy some art. –Jenny Western LOCATION! 629 CORYDON AVE. MARCH 13, 2003 page 11

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Optics: Electro Lounge Hits Winnipeg Armed with a Chapman Stick, Bass and Drums

The Uniter caught Bitou, Stephan and Olivier of Blue Quarter at their last Winnipeg show on Feb. 2 at the Blue Agave. Hailing from Canmore, AB, the trio head back to Winnipeg to play the Pyramid on March 15. Tickets are $6 at the door.

PHOTOS BY ANDRIY MICHALCHYSHYN page 12 MARCH 13, 2003

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Green Beer and Your Onion

BY RACHEL VAN CAESEELE of the onion. This is why you can’t do cal- level of intoxication people might be super tion long before you are “drunk.” culus when you’re drunk, but breathing is happy or aggressive and violent. Some The ONLY way to clear alcohol from St. Patrick’s Day, at times, appears to be still a go. With enough booze, however, find themselves hot for biggest loser at the the bloodstream is via the liver. The liver the Feast of Beers. The perfect excuse to breathing can also become a problem. bar. And – ew – actually have sex with metabolizes about one ounce of alcohol hammer a few green ones. But before you Here is a vaguely scientific exercise: them. per hour. Drinking black coffee, taking a raise the next toast, consider how alcohol next time you are partying, take it easy As BAL increases to the 0.15 per cent- freezing shower or walking it off won’t affects your brain. and observe the drinkers. You may be able 0.25 per cent range, the deeper lying cere- help. Vomiting, stomach pumps, and acti- The brain has been described as an to see how alcohol progressively affects bellum is affected. Problems with coordi- vated charcoal treatments are also useless “evolutionary onion.” The outer regions each layer of the onion. nation, reflexes and balance appear. once alcohol has been absorbed from the are the centers of higher thinking. As you Telltale signs include stumbling, spilling stomach. move deeper into the core, you reach more Impacts on the Onion drinks, and crashing into other people. At primitive areas.These regions are responsi- First, alcohol will impact the outlying the higher end of this range drinkers might Knowing the Signs ble for basic life functions like breathing cerebrum. It controls advanced functions injure themselves but not realize it, as they Parties happen, and we drink. and involuntary muscle control. like recognition, vision, reasoning and won’t feel pain. Therefore, it is a good idea to have a des- Anything that affects the central nerv- emotion. Blood alcohol levels (BAL) of Lots of people are puking by now. The ignated non-drinker –they make fine des- ous system, including alcohol, impacts 0.01 per cent to 0.06 per cent will lower body is trying to prevent any more alcohol ignated drivers as well!. A sober individual higher functions first, or the outer layers inhibitions and affect judgement. At this from entering the bloodstream. Some will be able to recognize the signs of alco- might not remember it as blackouts occur hol poisoning: at this point. The medulla controls basic survival • Mental confusion, stupor, coma or a per- functions such as breathing and heartbeat. son who cannot be roused At BALs as low as 0.30 per cent, the • No response to pinching the skin brain’s ability to control respiration and • Vomiting while sleeping/unconscious heart rate is severely diminished. A per- • Seizures son this drunk will pass out and be diffi- • Depressed breathing (less than 10 cult to rouse. If they puke, they will likely breaths per minute) choke on their own vomit since their gag • Erratic breathing (gasps mixed with long reflex is non-functional. intervals between breaths) A BAL of 0.35 per cent is equivalent to • Hypothermia, bluish skin colour, pale- surgical anesthesia. Breathing might stop. ness, clammy skin In February 1996, a 20-year old student died of alcohol poisoning with a BAL of If ANY of these symptoms occur call 911. 0.34 per cent after drinking six beers and Place the victim on their side so they do 12 shots in two hours. not choke on their vomit. Monitor their If someone’s BAL reaches 0.40 per airway and breathing. If they have a cent, they are probably in a coma. The seizure, move objects that could harm the centers controlling heartbeat and respira- person out of the way. Do not try to tion are severely impaired. Death is immi- restrain them. Afterwards, place the per- nent. If the victim lives, alcohol overdose son on their side again. can lead to irreversible brain damage. If someone is very drunk yet alert, do not leave them alone. They may continue Pickling Onions to absorb alcohol and progress to poison- So, how do people achieve such high ing. If they pass out, rouse them regularly BAL’s? By drinking a large amount of by tapping their forehead, pinching their alcohol in a short time. Rapid binge drink- earlobes or grinding your knuckles into ing is particularly dangerous as the victim their sternum (a sternal rub). They may can ingest a fatal dose before becoming wake up readily and tell you to go some- unconscious. where. Don’t. Unlike most foods or beverages, alco- If at any time you cannot rouse them, hol does not need several hours to be or any of the above symptoms appear, call digested and absorbed. It is absorbed 911. directly into the bloodstream through the stomach and small intestine. Say It With Me… When your stomach is empty, alcohol Drink responsibly. Do not binge drink. is absorbed in about five minutes. Once in Know your limits, and be aware of how your bloodstream, it takes only 90 seconds drunk you are. Most of us just want to get for the circulatory system to pump it happy, not puking and dead. This St. throughout your body, including the Patrick’s Day, when you raise a green one, brain. Alcohol begins to affect brain func- remember to respect your onion. MARCH 13, 2003 page 13

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Getting There: Several airlines fly from Winnipeg to Chicago. Air Canada is the major carrier, with occasional flights offered through Continental, United and Northwest. The sporadic scheduling with carriers other than Air Canada means that sometimes, a flight to Chicago means a transfer in Denver, according to Jen Gunston, from stu- dent travel agency Travel Cuts. “We’ve got special rates with Air Canada and sometimes with Northwest,” Gunston says. As with any of the student prices, seat- ing is limited so booking ahead is always recommended. But even in a pinch, Travel Cuts always tries to find the cheapest fare for students. If you’ve got time on your hands, the Amtrak is an interesting way to see the Midwest and get to Chicago at the same time. Occasionally, however, the train can wind up being more expensive than a plane ride. Also, due to availability, the Lonely Planet guidebook (which is practically the bible on touring) advises booking Amtrak tickets well in advance.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF CITY CHICAGO/PETER J. SHULZ Staying There: There are countless Chicago hotels and while they are nowhere near as expensive as say, London hotels, they are expensive Chicago Chic nonetheless. The city boasts several hotels, the Hostelling International Chicago, Arlington Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Chicago-style House and Chicago International Hostel, all of which vary a great deal in price and qual- which is similar to American square danc- football, and Bull’s NBA basketball. ity. With a 10 per cent deposit and a $2 T AMARA ing, music, corned-beef and cabbage dinners If shopping is your poison – or passion- booking fee, you can book any of these KING and most of all, drinking. the Magnificent Mile on Michigan Avenue three hostels at www.allensguide.com (this Unlike the river, pure Irish folk would is a dream come true, boasting a Victoria site allows you to reserve rooms at hostels not see their beer marred by green dye, Serb Secret store that resembles Barbie’s dream throughout the world). In the bustling days of says. “And a true Irishman wouldn’t be house, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s railway travel, conceptual- caught dead drinking beer, he’d drink and a very imposing and futuristic-looking FACT: The El was the first elevated train in ly, Chicago and Winnipeg Guinness.” Nike Town. the world. were on parallel lines. At the corner of State and Randolph Both hosted river and rail transportation Comedic Chicago sits the “grande dame of American depart- FACT: On April 9, 1926, Hugh Hefner was that were unrivaled and both cities were Another great Chicago celebration is ment stores.” The newly renovated 11-story born in Chicago. central to their country’s development. the annual Chicago Improv festival. Marshall Fields store boasts a glorious Winnipeg was even called “the Chicago of The CIF is one of the biggest and bright- Tiffany dome among its 280 departments. Average Wind Speeds by Month the north.” est festivals of its kind, drawing comedians Tucked away, however, are the gems of (in miles per hour) While Winnipeg has somewhat fallen by and actors from as far away as New true trendy shopping. The Wrigleyville dis- the wayside in terms of being a bustling Zealand. In the darker days of improv and trict hosts numerous unique boutiques and MONTH SPEED metropolis, Chicago has maintained this definitely before the advent of the Comedy stores that are about the furthest thing from January 11.7 reputation. Channel, Mike Myers was one of many Marshall Fields, according to clothing Web February 11.4 With 2,900,000 people, Chicago is a actors who got their start among Chicago- site urbanstyle.net March 11.8 cacophony of culture that combines to area comedians at the Second City. The area has lots of cafes and restau- April 11.9 make it one of the most exciting cities in the The festival takes place at various rants, some of which are BYOB; a perfect May 10.5 US. All major attractions aside, the city is Chicago-area stages in the Wrigleyville dis- precursor to a night of clubbing in some of June 9.3 worth visiting just for its history alone. This trict near the Improv Olympic, which is Chicago’s finest clubs along Addison and July 8.4 is especially evident around St. Patrick’s known as the birthplace of improv. This Clark. August 8.2 Day, when they turn the canal green to hon- year’s festival takes place from May 11 to Somewhere along the way, make a stop September 8.9 our the Emerald Isle. 18. In the true spirit of improv, the players at Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park - October 10.1 and places have yet to be announced, but the one in the intro of the sitcom Married… November 11.1 Irish Rovers information can be found at www.cif.com. With Children – which is the biggest foun- December 11.0 A large population of Irish descendants tain in the world. If it’s between June 27 and have inhabited the city, which borders Lake Typical Tourism July 4, the park plays host to the biggest YEAR 10.4 Michigan, since its inception. Though the If commercial TV is more your style, food festival in the world during the Taste of city doesn’t keep official statistics on its cit- some of the top American talk shows are Chicago, a windy city tradition since 1980. SOURCE: National Climatic Data Center, 2001 izens’ cultural history (think of America’s taped in Chicago-based studios, including melting-pot immigration theory), Chicago Oprah, and at the NBC Tower, Jerry Terrific Tansportation has a vibrant Irish community. Springer and Jenny Jones.A phone call is all True to its transportation-based begin- the busiest in the US. The city even has a “There are tons and tons, it seems. it takes to be a member of a studio audi- nings, Chicago has a host of wonderful ways second, much smaller airport called Probably 30 to 40 per cent of people in the ence. to get around. Unlike other many other Midway, which caters more towards dis- Chicago area are of Irish descent,” says Ann If the prospect of cheesy talk shows and major cities, the El – which is short for ele- count carriers. Toland Serb, Director of Communications a potentially polluted green river doesn’t vated train - is an aboveground train, so you Taking the train to Chicago still isn’t a for the Irish American Heritage Centre in thrill you, there are plenty of old standbys can see the city without having to take an half-bad idea. About an 18-hour journey Chicago. for visiting. expensive taxi. from Grand Forks (the closest Amtrak sta- “They practically built everything in A desolate prairie dweller might be “The Loop” encircles the city’s centre. tion to Winnipeg), the train trip can be Chicago. They have been here since before pleased to take a trip to the top of the Sears The various areas of Chicago are referred to rather time consuming, but train travel the city was Chicago. In fact, an Irishman, Tower, one of the world’s tallest buildings. by their relation to the Loop, making it easy makes for an interesting way to get to the Captain Jon Whistler, founded Chicago.” Built in 1974, the tower gives a good view of to orient yourself. Most of the major attrac- so-called “toddling town.” There are Most of the St. Patrick’s Day festivities the city year-round. tions are centered somewhat close to the numerous towns and interesting people, centre around the popular St. Patrick’s Day Winnipeggers might especially appreci- Loop, so traveling by El is probably the eas- some of whom are from as far away as parade and the dumping of green dye in the ate taking in an NHL game with the iest and cheapest way to get around. And Oregon, to meet along the way while per- Chicago River, which has a dual signifi- Chicago Blackhawks – one of the league’s wherever the El doesn’t go – such as into haps saving a bit of pocket change that will cance. The parade itself was started by the six original teams - whose roster includes some suburbs - bus service is usually be very essential once in the windy city. Plumber’s union, a throwback to the Irish’s former Jets player Alexei Zhamnov. offered, though is much more unpre- Some say Chicago is the epitome of the involvement with the construction trades, The city boasts several other major dictable. American city. But its history of immigra- and the mostly Irish work crews who built sports teams, including Chicago Cubs base- With over 30 million domestic and for- tion definitely adds to the spice of the city, the Chicago River’s banks.. ball at the historic Wrigley Field, more base- eign travelers visiting the city every year, making it a cultural centre combined with The day is celebrated by Ceili dancing, ball with the White Sox, the Bears with NFL Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport is all-American action. page 14 MARCH 13, 2003

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Rosario Flores as Lydia and Leonor Watling as Alicia

Haunting Like a Feverish Dream

PREVIEW TALK TO HER A Film by Pedro Almodovar Playing at Cinematheque March 13 - 20, @ 7p.m. and 9p.m. daily

her manicures, haircuts and massages, showing BY ALLISON BESEL his friend what is lost when communication is When you are enthralled by a story your impossible. own life becomes static. When you tell a story In Talk to Her, Almodovar creates a shifting you create your own world. In Talk to Her we narrative line where time may be suspended are given both; devoted male nurse Benigno while a story is told and events unfold. With (Javier Camara) has a captive audience in the this technique, he makes it plausible for the comatose dancer Alicia (Leonor Watling), and characters to attempt an extension of their per- Marco (Darío Grandinetti) is left to absorb his sonal stories to action. This results in the dis- own story of lost love when his bullfighter turbing events masked by Benigno's telling of lover Lydia (Rosario Flores) is gored and sent the silent film Shrinking Lover, in which a man, into a coma. shrunk by science, becomes absorbed by his The film opens with the dance sequence lover. "Cafe Muller," as two women stumble blindly A pervading sense of loneliness becomes through a room full of chairs. Benigno and the driving motive in the film. The unsentimen- Marco, the men who care for them, move these tal treatment of isolation in life is what makes objects from their paths to avoid a collision. the character’s odd circumstances have a tangi- This piece and the inclusion of the more hope- ble connection to reality. Benigno goes to ful sequence that ends the film, provide the Alicia’s father, a psychiatrist, in an effort to see context for a melodrama where the personal her again after their first meeting. When asked and intimate is lifted to the level of the grand his problem, Benigno responds, “Loneliness, I and symbolic. guess.” The two male characters’ histories with In addition to the complex and intriuging each woman are revealed in flashbacks as the storytelling, the cinematography is lush and two become friends and this relationship glowing, trumpeting the nature of the two becomes the only honest connection they are women who inspire such devotion. Lydia is allowed. When Benigno expresses his desire to striking and vivid when awake and Alicia is hug Marco for the comfort he provides, the perfect and ethereal while asleep. men’s need is apparent. Both Camara and Juxtaposed against the devotion of the Grandinetti excel at realizing the complex women, a jarring contrast moves the film from nature of their characters; Grandinetti espe- talk into action. Actions become tragic in the cially is able to convey endless shades of sor- light of deluded pure intentions. The film itself, row with a simple expression. it seems, is unable to awake from its slumber to Marco’s eventual acceptance of Benigno’s confront the results of all this longing. As creepy attachment to Alicia becomes believ- Marco himself began to explore Benigno’s ado- able as Marco grows to value his gentle, nur- ration for Alicia, the hope of connection seems turing and hopeful friend. This believability is sickly tainted by self-deception. The film portrayed in scenes where Benigno brings haunts like a fever dream, without the full real- Marco to watch as he cares for Alicia, giving ization of what has been done. MARCH 13, 2003 page 15

the uniter m viewu s i c Start Digging The Dig Your Roots Project Set to Release First Hip-Hop Compilation CD

tion of its merger performance, to tracks, look at bios and pictures of the BY PHIL HEIDENREICH with Shaw or a host of artists, and make comments, although You’d better brush up on your Communications. other forms of audience feedback wasn’t a deciding fac- Canadian hip-hop, because next Thursday, The NCCRA music, artists tor. Then a national panel was put March 20, the Dig Your Roots project will acts as a lobbying are given the together from the regional panels. By release its hip-hop compilation, the first of group for campus chance to be then, these judges were all quite familiar ten genre-specific compilations planned and community highlighted with all of the material so they made over the next four and a half years. radio in Canada on the Dig their picks by conference call. I think As a vehicle for the promotion of and proposed Your Roots some people were surprised that some underrepresented independent music in this ten-CD proj- website. My bigger names like Warparty and Frek Canada, Dig Your Roots has been raising ect to Corus responsibility Sho were a part of the compilation. The its profile by soliciting feedback from the Entertainment. is in the level of recognition each group has public over the internet, but the CD The idea is to Prairies, to varies and that’s a diversity we’re excit- release party for its first compilation provide an inform artists ed about. All the artists were independ- should increase its visibility. I spoke with opportunity for in the region ent and have been working in hip-hop Deanna Radford, regional co-ordinator underrepresent- about what’s for a long time. for the Prairies, about the project and its ed Canadian going on and mission. artists to have what opportu- Uniter: How will the CD be distributed? their work nities are Is it being sold? Uniter: What is Dig Your Roots and what exposed to an available to DR: Dig Your Roots is a non-profit ini- role do you play as regional co-ordinator? open audience them, to call tiative. We’ve printed 2000 copies of the Deanna Radford: Dig Your Roots is a through cam- for submis- disc and the idea is to use it more as a national independent artist initiative put pus/community sions, organ- promotional tool, so it isn’t going to retail together by the National Campus radio in Canada. Dig Your Roots also ize the CD release party, and everything at all. It will be available at the CD Community Radio Association serves to increase the profile of cam- in between. release party…the first fifty people in (NCCRA). It’s funded by Corus pus/community radio in Canada as a real attendance will get a copy of the CD Entertainment who had to give out bene- third sector of radio. Whether it's elec- Uniter: How did the selection process for along with their admission. Basically the fits towards Canadian content as a condi- tronic music, jazz, world, spoken word the hip-hop compilation work and what CD will go to campus/community radio qualifications did an artist need to be fea- where it can be heard by a larger audi- tured? ence. DR : First a call for submissions was put out. Then each regional co-ordinator put The Dig Your Roots hip-hop compilation together a panel of six judges to go will have its CD release for the Prairies in through all of the submissions and nar- Winnipeg. The show takes place Thursday, row it down to an ideal number of twen- March 20th, at the Avenue. Performers ty. The basic criteria that could eliminate include Warparty, Frek Sho, and the an artist was music that wasn’t manipu- Damaged Goods Collective who are all lated at all or blatantly sexist or racist Prairie artists featured on the compilation. lyrics. Beyond that, our panel from the The show starts at 8pm and admission is Prairies chose artists based on rhymes, $5. For more info on Dig Your Roots, production, and style. We had 100 artists check out their website at www.digyour- on the website where people could listen roots.ca

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If you fancy yourself some sort of graphic genius, comic creator, or doodle dork, and can’t wait to unleash your masterpiece on the world, here’s your chance. Send us your comics for our Uniter Comics Feature Page. The March 27 issue will feature an entire page devoted to comics, so get us your graphics by Thursday, March 20 to ensure they are considered for the Comics Feature. Call 786-9497 and ask for Andy or Michelle or email [email protected] for more information. page 16 MARCH 13, 2003

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So you’ve been dating for about a porno by herself, so take that under con- month now, and you’ve been having sex sexsex inin riverriver citycity sideration when introducing your part- for almost as long. And it’s good sex – ner to your collection. You might want to you’re happy with how things are pro- start with some flavoured massage oils, gressing. But you’re a progressive kind of scarves, ties or a palm-held vibrator to girl, and things can always be a little more “Wanna Play?” warm them up to the idea before you exciting in the bedroom. In fact, you’re bring out the strap-ons and blindfolds. frequent buyer card at the Discreet Here are a few picks to get you on the impossible. 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THE UNITER’S PICKS FOR THE WEEK - Compiled by Sheri Lamb listings

THURSDAY, MARCH 13 McNally Robinson at Grant Park – Fred Beethoven, Ravel and Strauss @ 8pm, Narumi Higuchi and Natalia Danu @ 8pm, tixs $20 at the door call Redekop & Alan Popowich, tixs $25, students $13, pre-concert Zielinski, violist Kristjanna Oleson 783-6918 for info Cinematheque, 100 Arthur - Talk to Mandolin/Guitar @ 8pm wine-tasting in the lobby @ 7:15pm, and cellist Jonathan Bauch @ Her 7pm & 9pm Call 925-3457 for call 786-9000 for more info 12:30pm, admission $2 at the door THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE ART: more info. McNally Robinson at Portage Place – Rubin Kantarovich, Blues Guitar @ Pyramid Cabaret, 176 Fort – Blue McNally Robinson at Grant Park – St. Berney Theatre, 123 Doncaster Street – Coyote’s Nite Club, 1931 Pembina – 6:30pm Quarter with D.J. Grant Paley and Patrick’s Day Celebration with The Year of the Flood, from March 19 The Commitments @ 9pm, tixs $12 DJ Licious, call 957-7777 Special Menu and Celtic Music by to 23, 2003, tixs $18 call 477-7478 for call 275-2300 Pyramid Cabaret, 176 Fort – “That’s Marty’s Party @ 6 – 9pm details The Joint” featuring D.J. Hunnicutt West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice – McNally Robinson at Grant Park – and D.J. Co-op call 957-7777 House of Doc with special guests Times, 329 Portage Ave. – Ongoing Black Hole Theatre, University College, Camilla Reghelini Rivers,launch of Doug & Jess @ 7:15pm, tixs $10 at Mondays: Blues Jam, call 943-0003 UofM – Saint Frances of Hollywood Red-Line Blues @ 7:30pm Royal Albert, 48 Albert St. – UBCLF, WECC by Sally Clark@ 8pm, March 11 to 15 Sick Building Syndrome, Rose West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice – & March 18 to 22 call 474-6880 Box Rumour’s Comedy Club, 2025 Corydon Maylies, Faded Shades of Green, SUNDAY, MARCH 16 West End Comedy Night, tixs $3, call Office Ave. – Dennis Regan, tixs $8.50 dur- Perennial Machete, and The 783-6918 for more info ing the week and $12 Fridays & Product @ 10pm, tixs $5 at the door Cinematheque, 100 Arthur – Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St – Saturdays, call 488-4520 Ramayana 1pm, Talk to Her 7pm & TUESDAY, MARCH 18 Royal Winnipeg Ballet presents – Swan Technical Vocational School Auditorium, 9pm Lake @ 7:30pm, from March 12-16, The Globe Cinema, 393 Portage Ave. – 1555 Wall St. – Groundswell: Music Cinematheque, 100 Arthur - Talk to 2003 call 956-2792 Chicago, Gangs of New York, and featured from composers; Jerry Times Change(d), 234 Main St. – Her 7pm & 9pm Call 925-3457 for The Hours call 69 GLOBE for show Semchyshyn & Garth Hardy @ 1pm, Ongoing Sundays: Blues Jam with more info. Colin Jackson Studio Theatre, 3rd Floor times (validated free parking) tixs admission free Big Dave McLean, call 957-0982 Portage Place – Improvision: Are We $7/adults McNally Robinson at Grant Park – John Too Late To Save The Eaton’s West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice – West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice – Perry, presentation & signing of Basement, tixs $7 @ door, March 22, Times Changed, Main at St.Mary (High CD Release for “Rubberneckin” - The Inward Eye, Less Travelled & Food for Thought: Catholic Insights 2003 call 989-2400 for more info & Lonesome Club) – Blueprint Gallery Rowdymen with Farrel Bros @ 9pm, Flavour @ 2:30pm, tixs $5 SK8 and at into the Modified Food Debate @ @ 11pm, Paper Moon @ 10pm, doors tixs $7 at Into the Music & WECC, $10 the door, call 783-6918 for more info 8pm Fleet Gallery, 65 Albert St – Crazy Old open @ 8pm, admission $4 at the door, call 783-6918 Paintings That Everyone Has Seen MONDAY, MARCH 17 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 by Robot Pasternak, March 1 – West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice – SATURDAY, MARCH 15 March 21, 2003 Cinematheque, 100 Arthur - Talk to David Olney @ 8pm, tixs $15 at Cinematheque, 100 Arthur - Talk to Her 7pm & 9pm Call 925-3457 for Ticketmaster, call 783-6918 for info Cinematheque, 100 Arthur – Talk to Her 7pm & 9pm Call 925-3457 for Gas Station Theatre, 445 River (at Her 7pm & 9pm, Call 925-3457 for more info. more info. more info. Osborne) – You’re A Good Man, FRIDAY, MARCH 14 Charlie Brown tixs $15 @ Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall, UofW – Music McNally Robinson at Grant Park – Colosseum, 1034 Elizabeth St. Bon – Ticketmaster, 780-3333, March 11 – Academy Coffee Co., 414 Academy – @ Noon: Arts Encounters Young Danish Ahmed, presentation & signing Holly McNarland w/ Emm Gryner @ March 15 Ongoing Fridays – Hillbilly Burlesque, Performers Competition @ 12:30 – of A Dictionary of Distinctions @ 8pm 10pm, tixs $12.50 at Canad Inns call 489-9630 1:20pm Windsor Park Manitoba Theatre Centre, 174 Market Pyramid Cabaret, 176 Fort – The Ave. – Over the River and Through Cinematheque, 100 Arthur - Talk to Manitoba Conservatory of Music and Snitches, call 957-7777 Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall, UofW 3rd floor the Woods from March 6 – March 29 Her 7pm & 9pm, call 925-3457 for Arts, Main floor, 211 Bannatyne – – Mark Fewer, violin & Jamie call 942-6537 for tixs more info. String Quartet Concert by violinists West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice – Parker, piano perform sonatas by MARCH 13, 2003 page 17

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Top 10 Iraq-Related Headlines We’d Like to See

BY DAVE LAW

10. UN Inspectors Discover U2 Rocket Launchers, Rock Band U2

9. Donald Rumsfeld, Colin Powell, and Ricky Martin’s Erotic Tryst Caught on Tape

8. UN Resolves Conflict By Airlifting Ecstasy and Glo-sticks Into Iraq: “I Love You Guys,” says Saddam

7. US Democrats Actually Stand Up to Bush Administration

6. Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge Convicted of Insider Trading with Duct Tape Company

5. CNN Abandons Sensationalist “Showdown with Saddam” Ways and Actually Regains Journalistic Integrity

4. Bush Steps Down, Martin Sheen Appointed New President

3. US Actually Releases Comprehensive, Realistic Plan for Iraqi War Aftermath

2. Bush Administration Abandons Dated Geopolitical Realist Approach to Foreign Affairs, Pursues a More Multilateral Global Open Society

1. Saddam Peacefully Disarms, Leaves Iraq for Mars page 18 MARCH 13, 2003

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Wesmen Women’s Basketball Season Ends With Silver

BY LEIGHTON KLASSEN The Wesmen held the lead for the final three minutes of the game, when the the Vikes’ ability to shut down the Wells remainder of the half, but only by a narrow Wesmen offense was diffused by a heavily sisters, who combined for only nine points. They played with immense emotion, one-basket margin. The Vikes eventually armored Victoria defense. With the score Heidi Schwartz led the Wesmen with surging passion, and electric intensity, but caught up in the final seconds of the half to tied at 51, the Wesmen shot blanks for the 12 points and four rebounds, followed by despite winning many battles the Wesmen tie the score at 31. remaining three minutes of the game, and Uzo Asagwara, who earned nine total lost the war to the Victoria Vikes 60-51 in The second half began with defense, their over-aggressive defense allowed the points. the CIS National Championship game defense, defense. Vikes to capitalize on back-to-back fouls The Wesmen’s road to the champi- held Monday night at the Arthur Burridge A flurry of turnovers, steals, and shot clock and take a 56-51 lead with just under a onship should be considered successful Gymnasium in Hamilton, ON. violations kept the scoreboard out of serv- minute remaining. The Wesmen continued and was concluded with some of the their The game bagan without the expected ice until finally, after three minutes of to shoot blanks offensively, while the Vikes strongest performances of the year. The championship jitters, as both teams played intense play, Victoria netted a basket and continued their offensive rampage right to Wesmen began their quest to the nationals with explicit confidence and enough inten- led 33-31 with17:23 remaining in the second the final buzzer, earning them their second by beating the McMaster Marauders by a sity to create thunderous roars from the half. CIS championship in three years. 92-70 score. The following night the sold out crowd of 3,000. The seesaw battle continued and was Although both teams had their Wesmen upset the No. 1-ranked defending But it was Victoria who netted the first flavoured with numerous highlight reel moments of stardom, the Wesmen, despite champion Simon Fraser in a tight 68-61 basket and forced the Wesmen to play plays. Rookie Asagwara drove into losing, seemed to have an edge in control- battle. catch-up after Victoria put up an early 11- Victoria territory with a double pump fake ling the game. On paper, the Wesmen’s Winnipeg’s JoAnne Wells finished the 10 lead with 12:55 remaining in the first lay-up that made the score 35-34 in favour defense was accountable for causing nationals with 31 points and a spot on the half. The Victoria lead was short-lived, of the Wesmen with 15:10 remaining in the Victoria to shoot their field goals at a piti- 2003 All-Canadian Team. Second-year thanks to the services of fourth-year veter- game. Just seconds later Asagwara and ful 30 per cent, compared with Winnipeg’s guard Charmaine Izzard finished with 36 an Heidi Schwartz, whose two free throws fifth-year veteran Angela Willerton partic- own 45 per cent. But the answer to these points, Janet Wells tallied 35 points with 22 were followed by a Uzo Asagwara three- ipated in back-to-back mid air stuffings on misleading numbers lies in the rebound rebounds, and Asagwara totaled 29 points. point bomb from downtown that put the Vikes attempts to score inside the Wesmen category.The Wesmen allowed the Vikes to The Wesmen wrapped up the CIS nation- Wesmen up 15-13 with 11:58 remaining in key. capitalize and score on almost all of their als with a 2-1 record, capturing the silver the half. Both teams traded baskets until the 17 offensive rebounds. Another factor was medal. A Few Days in the Life Five Days, Three Games and One Goal: The Quest for Gold in Quebec

ANDREW playing next. Heading into our game BUCK against Calgary we just focused on taking care of things on the court. We had already Sports Editor beaten Laval, everything else was a bonus.” After making The Wesmen went back at it the next the playoffs, women’s day and again emerged victorious, this time volleyball coach Diane knocking off No. 3 Calgary. A birth in the Scott said anything else national final waited. was gravy. In that case, “The girls were very excited after the team’s surprise second-place finish at Laval,” says Scott, describing the emotions the National Championships at Quebec surrounding her team, “after we beat City was of the thickest, richest and lump- Calgary the expression of joy was just free variety. unbelievable. Unless you go through it you And like gravy, which over time can’t really understand it. It was awesome, descends into a unappealing, cold, coro- the pinnacle of emotion. Players were cry- nary-inducing mess, Scott acknowledges an ing with joy, the parents who came with us effort to enjoy the success while it’s hot, were crying in the stands. because once it’s gone it’s not coming back. “It was awesome.” “Success is fleeting,” she said a week Heading into the final the team’s focus after her team played its first game in the was on controlling those emotions. In situ- championships. “We had a wonderful finish ations like that, routine and repetition this year with a great young team. But next become a coach’s best friend. year could be entirely different, so you “We knew the crowd was going to be enjoy it while you’re there.” big and loud, and probably pro- That said, the veteran coach believes Sherbrooke. We started great, our first set the experience will carry over to the next and half of the next was pretty much the edition of the Wesmen team. same as Friday and Saturday. We were “You don’t know how to play at nation- playing great as a unit.” als unless you’ve been there,” she says. “It’s Then it started to fall apart. motivation to train harder and deal with “Our passing broke down, which the pressure.” affected our offence,” says Scott. “But we The whirlwind week started when the didn’t stop fighting, we didn’t give up. team touched down in Quebec City Sherbrooke just gained momentum and Wednesday evening – “after a few airport confidence, and they’re a good team.” dramas,” says Scott – and went directly to The Wesmen lost the match 3-1, but by practice. Women's volleyball coach Diane Scott credits no means did they “lose the silver.” “It’s good to get loose and touch the routine for her team's silver medal finish. “We earned that medal. We earned the ball after traveling all day. It’s very impor- opportunity to win gold. If the match had tant.” You might think the temptation to been closer it would have been more dis- experience the world-renowned nightlife in After the awards ceremony dinner “Everybody thought it was a huge appointing. I’ve probably experienced La Belle Province would claim its share of Thursday night the Wesmen set their sights upset, but we knew we were capable of more emotion in the last couple of days in players, but according to Scott the young on No. 2-ranked host Laval, their opponent beating them,” Scott says. “It wasn’t so a haunting way – I’m extremely proud, but ladies from Winnipeg were extremely well in the first game.After an opening ceremo- unbelievable in our minds. We weren’t the this is an elite sport and you strive to win. behaved. ny, the match started at 6:15. favourite, we weren’t playing at home. We You can’t help but question what you “No shenanigans,” says Scott, adding “It was a very loud, partisan crowd,” didn’t have any pressure on us.” A midsea- could have done differently.” that the 10:30 p.m. curfew was not difficult says Scott, “everything that a champi- son game against Laval that took some of The Wesmen will have all summer to to enforce. onship crowd should be. It made our girls the mystique away from the match-up only ponder that question before they hit the In fact, the pre-designed schedule Scott focus and forced them to communicate added to the confident team’s head of courts again next fall. Like the congealed made for her players was followed to a T. It with each other.” steam. gravy, it will leave a bitter taste in some must have been a darn good schedule, Communicate they did, en route to a 3- “After winning the match I wanted the mouths, but Scott says it will be nothing because the 8 a.m. wake-up, team break- 0 win over the Rouge-et-Or that surprised girls to enjoy the experience for a while. but motivation. fast, practice, lunch game routine was kind just about everyone except the Wesmen We watched the first set of the Calgary/U “The bitter taste of defeat fuels a pro- to the Wesmen. themselves. of T game, the winner of which we’d be gram for the next year.” MARCH 13, 2003 page 19

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BY MARIE-CLAIRE CHARLTON to mascot con- Wesmen-uniform-with-a-Coyote’s- another manifesta- AND ANDREW BUCK troversy. In head-on-top runs amok at the U of W’s tion of that province’s Montreal, the Duckworth Centre, terrorizing oppo- inability to create Mascots are the image often associ- McGill Redmen nents and fans alike. There’s been no original team names. ated with a certain group. McDonald’s have drawn criti- word as of yet from the folks at Like their CFL coun- has Ronald, Disney has Mickey Mouse cism for their nick- Warner Bros. about an impending terparts, the U of S and every University in the world is rep- name, which some copyright infringement law Huskies decided one resented by some sort of mascot. claim slights suit. The University of Canadian Huskies team (St. One of the earliest recordings of a Aboriginal people. Mary’s University in Halifax) mascot was in England during the nine- While the name orig- just wasn’t enough. Alberta is teenth century. Sheep were released inated from the home to Dinos (the onto the soccer field to entertain the school’s uniform University of Calgary) and crowd before and after the game. The colours, McGill did use a Bears (the University of idea moved overseas during the 1880s native-inspired logo in the Alberta in Edmonton) and and mascots began popping up in 1960s, albeit briefly. Pronghorns (the University of Universities all over Canada and the As a whole, Canadian uni- Lethbridge). Oh my. United States. versity mascots and their cos- Despite British Columbia’s complete Schools owned real live animals that tumes are purely lightheart- lack of electrical storms, two of the they would bring out to the games, these ed, if not wacky. Take, for province’s university mascots are named animals varied and were limited to what example, the University of after atmospheric phenemona. The the school could get a hold of. Then Ottawa Gee Gees. The University Of British Columbia came the Muppets. The introduction of repetitive-sounding Thunderbirds are represented by the the Muppets in the late 1960s inspired name refers not to beaked mascot Lightning, while mascots to be large puppets as opposed a paternal link to Thunder loots and pillages along the to real animals. This allowed Mascots to the country of sidelines for the University of Victoria be more approachable toward fans and Ukraine or the Vikings. Alarmists take note - the friendlier to the eyes of young children. late shock Simon Fraser University Clan do There has been much controversy rocker G.G. not employ a white-hooded mascot, surrounding the issue of mascots, espe- Allin, but instead the controversial-sounding cially ones that relate to stereotypes, rather a type of name is a tip of the hat to namesake like the Redskins or the Indians. For a thoroughbred Simon Fraser’s Scottish roots. As long time, these mascots were socially horse. One can such, the team’s mascot McFog, a accepted but only recently have people imagine the mess scottish terrier, reflects those roots. begun to realise that the image associat- left on the field after From east to west, Canada’s schools ed with sport related mascots and a the Gee Gees square off are repesented by a variety of different stereotype equals bad news. Because with their rivals and fellow equine mascots, most of which are animals and mascots are related to the sports they foes at the University of Western most of which are predatory or at least represent which are often brutish and Ontario. Since 1929 the Western Manitoba threatening. Except for the University of war-like, they often represent a predator Mustangs have been running (and Bisons are Prince Edward Island’s mascot, which is a or a threatening character of some sort. presumably deficating) over oppo- represented potato. Actually, it’s a panther, but a fun- This has brought about a lot of contro- nents at their home in London, ON. by the rela- gus-infected predatory potato with fangs versy in the past few years and sport Out west, it’s another mixed bag of tively harmless would have been a whole lot cooler. associations are finally beginning to mascot names. The University of Billy the Bison, a change team names and mascots. Winnipeg recently unveiled its new mas- slightly less fearsome yet still revered Marie-Claire Charlton is sports editor at Not unlike their American cousins, cot, the proud and mighty Wes Lee mammalian creation. The Athenaeum, Acadia University’s Canadian universities are no strangers Coyote. Every weekend the dude-in-a- The University of Saskatchewan is student newspaper. A Full Plate of Tasty Recruiting

BY ALANA PONA is where if the kid is from a college pro- present in the classroom. These results freshmen athlete Erfan Nasajpour or gram, for example, you have to speak to are demonstrated by their grades.” second year starter Aldin Smalling is a Nothing is better than a stack of athletic directors, and if they are in high Through this extensive process at large one, but one to ponder neverthe- meat and a mound of mashed potatoes school you have to contact their princi- various secondary and college institu- less. with a splattering of creamy gravy. pal. Through them you can communi- tions across the province, a number of “Erfan is pretty special,” Crook And that’s just what the cate with the player about the program players have been discussing their says. “We were lucky in the past two University of Winnipeg’s athletic coach- and whether there is any interest.” futures as Wesmen athletes with the years to have two guys, Aldin and Erfan, es are looking for - some tasty gravy to The walk down the buffet line to coaches of both the men’s and women’s come in and have a dynamic impact as compliment their already full plate the succulent steaks can be a complicat- basketball and volleyball teams. freshman. That happens rarely any- while recruiting for the upcoming sea- ed task, especially when competing for The men’s basketball team has where in Canada. Having two players of son. the biggest and juiciest scoop with rivals already grabbed itself a big-name play- that ability is very rare and if we could They are searching for a few indi- such as the University of Manitoba. er. A high school graduate from get another one like that, that would be viduals to replace those essential play- Despite the difference in size Mennonite Brethren Collegiate tremendous. We aren’t going to have ers that make our Wesmen teams com- between the two Winnipeg universities, Institute will be making a fresh start at that kind of expectation on Matt, but if petitive rivals on the athletic scene. the University of Winnipeg does have its the University of Winnipeg. he could that would be a bonus for our Most people don’t realize the advantages over “the other guys.” “His name is Matt Opalko,” says team.” process that coaches at the University of Men’s basketball coach Dave Crook. “I’m excited about him. He’s a The battles have been fought. Winnipeg undergo to recruit those vital Crook and McKay agree that a consid- big, young kid. It’s going to be a big Knees have been scraped and egos have players. This process begins at the start erable advantage the University of jump for him but he comes from a great been deflated, leaving athletes re-ener- of the fall term. Winnipeg offers over the University of family. His dad was one of the greatest gizing themselves in preparation for the While they are preparing their Manitoba is the size of our institution. players in this program so Matt has his impending season. The University of team for the upcoming season, they are “The size of our school and our dad’s shoes to fill.” Matt’s father Ken Winnipeg’s Wesmen teams have had a also scouting and identifying those cru- classrooms is important,” says Crook. Opalko holds the all-time Wesmen scor- successful season, and continue to put cial players that will be considered for “The personal touch is what I think is ing record with 3,603 points. our institution on the map. try-outs for the following year. important.” “Matt’s one of those kids that can Crook adds a final statement “The first step in the process is McKay elaborates on the advan- help us a little as a freshman and he can about the athletic programs offered at identifying kids,” explains men’s volley- tage of being a Wesmen player. eventually get better and better.” the University of Winnipeg in relation ball coach Larry McKay. “The second “Kids who generally attend here The suggestion that Matt Opalko, to other post-secondary institutions: step is narrowing down that group of get a higher quality of education the newest recruit to the men’s basket- “There are a lot of programs that are kids to the ones that you are pretty sure because of the smaller class sizes and ball team, will be able to kick-start his good. It matters if we are the right fit for you would like to contact or recruit.This are taught by professors or teachers university athletic career similar to those guys.” page 20 MARCH 13, 2003

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Alana Pona: What are you studying at the final was so unexpected. Everyone wanted University of Winnipeg? to do just the best they could. We did in the Kristin Brisebois: I am majoring in first set but it didn’t go on from Sociology and Criminal Justice. there. It just didn’t happen. JOCKJOCK KRISTIN BRISEBOIS AP: Can you summarize the year in a few AP: What was the reaction from sentences? #5 your team coming in being ranked KB: It was lots of fun – how we did at the Middle Blocker No. 7 in the tournament to winning end was very unexpected. I think that was the silver medal? the most fun. Just going (to the Nationals). TTALKALK 2nd Year St. Vital, Winnipeg KB: Everyone was ecstatic! No one could believe it. Even though we AP: What one word describes the season? lost, we couldn’t believe how far we KB: Amazing. had made it. It was so unexpected and no one thought that we would get there. AP: What contributes to an “amazing” sea- son? AP: Who stuck out in this tournament? KB: Just that everybody can rely on every- KB: I think everyone throughout the entire body and there is not one person held tournament stuck out. We obviously have responsible for everyone on the team. our main players, but in the tournament Everybody contributes to that. everyone contributed to get to that gold medal match. AP: How has coach Diane Scott con- tributed to your successful season? AP: What rituals does this team have? KB: She sets our goals. She prepares us as KB: We always go for our early morning well as she can. Tough love. walk – it’s freezing. Approximately at 7:30 or 8:00 a.m. every day. AP: What are your strong points on the vol- leyball team? AP: Why did you choose the University of KB: I have a good attitude. I hold my feel- Winnipeg over the University of Manitoba? ings on the court and I don’t bring them off. KB: The University of Manitoba didn’t I always start games with a new attitude. appeal to me at all. Basically, in the past they’ve had star players sit on the bench AP: What could you see yourself improving and never see the court for years. Plus, the upon? coaching is better. KB: Court smarts. Knowing where the opposite team is playing, their defense, AP: What are you doing this off-season? strategies where to place the ball… Jock Talk gives the guys and gals in Red and White the chance to KB: I’ll take the off-season seriously and work as hard as I can to benefit for next AP: How did the Nationals turn out for the sit down off the playing field and air it out. year. volleyball team? The Uniter’s Alana Pona met with a player from the women’s KB: Well, we went in ranked No. 7 out of volleyball team to discuss her silver medal win at Nationals… AP: What do rookies for next year have to eight. Our first game was against the No. 2- undergo to be part of the team? Any ritu- ranked team - Laval – they had home court als? advantage. We went in, the gym was packed went in with a good attitude and came out final game against Calgary where we won 3- KB: No. Basically they get to share a box and their fans were ridiculously loud. We winning 3-0. That brought us to the semi- 1; thankfully their fans weren’t as loud. The (locker) in the corner. At least it’s not me!