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T HE O FFICIAL W EEKLY S TUDENT N EWSPAPER OF THE U NIVERSITY OF W INNIPEG U of W Financial Woes Spark Potential Strike

felt by both students and faculty. the board of regents onside, together and negotiation...we were patient throughout BY LAURA HURRIE Departments have had to cut back their make the financial decisions that have to be September when they said [they’d] have Students may have noticed long wait- spending, causing problems considering the made in a way where accountability is clear something for [us] in September...we are at ing lists and cancelled programs when class- 12% increase in enrollment. and in a timely manner and also in a way so the point where we are not willing to con- es began this autumn. Now arises the possi- “Most departments have found, par- that we will not have to start making cut tinue to accommodate the university which bility of a University of Winnipeg Faculty ticularly with the large enrollment increase, backs in the middle of the term which we we feel should be able to plan through a Association strike. The University of that we just cannot place all the students had to do last year,” Goldrick-Jones stated. financial crisis,” argued Goldrick-Jones. Winnipeg’s financial problems have starting who want to register,” said Amanda The UWFA’s decision to call a strike By the time of the strike vote, last to show and now the monetary situation Goldrick-Jones, President of the UWFA. vote is directly related to the university’s Wednesday the university had still not has resulted in the UWFA taking a strike She also says that there have been depart- financial problems according to Goldrick- offered a financial package, which would vote, with 85% voting in favour of a strike if ments that have had to cancel courses Jones.“One of the problems with the Board cover the issues of salaries and benefits, for a deal cannot be reached before the strike because of lack of teaching staff and a of Regents and all the resignations is they negotiation with the UWFA. deadline. A week’s notice will be given of freeze has been put on buying new science have not engaged in timely The student reaction to the strike vote the strike deadline by the faculty before equipment. bargaining...they have not yet put the finan- was mixed. any action is taken. Goldrick-Jones says there are two cial package together that they need to fin- Cam, a second year student, feels the The University of Winnipeg’s finan- main things the university must do if it ish substantial bargaining with us,” she said. faculty is underpaid. “They have every cial problems became known last winter wants to resolve this financial crisis: First “They have delayed this process for six right to strike but it would certainly suck when the 3 million dollar deficit was the university and the students must pursue months, as a result we’re taking a strike for us the students...I hope that the admin- revealed and the Vice President of Finance the question of government funding. “I vote.” istration gets their shit together,” he said. and the Board of Regents Chairman both think we need to perhaps pursue [govern- Goldrick-Jones maintains that the Constance Rooke, President of the U resigned. In September of this year two ment funding] more loudly...raise our voic- faculty has been very patient with the uni- of W, was unavailable for comment. more members of the Board of Regents es a little bit more, and students as well versity. The faculty accepted one-year con- Lauren Scott a fourth-year psych stu- resigned. It has not been easy for the U of need to be contacting their representatives, tracts last winter during the time when the dent believes the strike will impose a threat W, and the administration continues to say getting involved in their student associa- university’s financial troubles were becom- to students’ academic achievement.“I think that it’s being under-funded by the provin- tion, finding out what the student associa- ing noticeable, the university having prom- it should not happen. I’m taking a really cial government and the university’s pen- tion is going to do to lobby the government ised that the financial problems would be hard honours course and we can’t afford to sion plan investments suffered in the eco- and really push that aspect of it,” said resolved so a multi-year contract could be fall behind...I think profs work real hard nomic uncertainty following the September Goldrick-Jones. negotiated. and deserve more money but the student 11 terrorist attacks last year. Secondly, according to Goldrick- “We accommodated them this sum- shouldn’t have to suffer,” said Scott. “I wish Since last winter the deficit has been Jones, the university needs to resolve the mer when they said they weren’t ready to there was a way they could go about this reduced but the impact of cuts are being situation with the Board of Regents. “Get put their financial package together for without it affecting the students.” U Mayoral Candidates Forum Informs Students As Students Prepare to Vote, Forum Sparks Debate

BY CORTNEY PACHET the things he thinks are making this a great city aren’t going to provide you Four mayoral candidates attended a with an opportunity to stay in this city,” forum at the University of Winnipeg to said Golden. discuss issues affecting students, especially The audience did not take Golden’s in the core area. statement lightly. David Lettner, Chris Henderson, “Focus on the issues and not mak- Allan Golden and Nick Ternette were ing fun of other people,” responded a stu- present at the forum in the Bulman dent. Student Centre, debating subjects such as Lettner urged the electorate to seek Winnipeg Transit fees, student housing, out information. “Suck it up. Learn about bicycle safety and the validity of the True the candidates, find out what they have North project. to say and make an informed decision.,’ Mayor Glen Murray was unable to Lettner said. attend the forum, although his absence Lettner, Henderson and Ternette was a frequent topic of discussion. From Left: Henderson, Lettner, Ternette and Golden debate issues concerning students. are all graduates of the U of W and can- Larissa Ashdown, President of the didate Golden attended the university. University of Winnipeg Students’ pose queries to all candidates. “My honorable opponents, and for Lettner proposed an alternative Association, mediated the forum, which Golden emphasized that many sure our present Mayor, don’t under- way to select a mayoral candidate: “You was held over free period last Friday. young Winnipeggers leave the province stand that if you don’t have a competitive can always vote for whoever you think Ashdown asked prepared questions and seeking employment in their fields else- environment, all the street parties in the can climb that rock in the front of the students were given the opportunity to where. world and all the gay pride flags and all University fastest.” U Halloween Happenings Previewed - page 13 page 2 October 24, 2002

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STAFF Cortney Pachet News Editor Day of Action Takes Different Tamara King Features Editor Forms Across Canada Jonathan Tan Focus Editor Students’ Association. influence the federal government. CFS CORTNEY Although speakers at Day of Action campuses across Canada are presenting at the U of W have yet to be determined, diverse activities to support Day of Michelle Kuly P ACHET View and Culture Editor students will have the opportunity to par- Action. News Editor ticipate in postcard signings and a collabo- Simon Fraser University is holding a Andrew Buck rative piece of artwork to send to Ottawa. Philosopher’s Cafe to promote discussion Sports Editor Thursday, October 31, “We are quite directly protesting the and awareness about globalization. students across Canada Federal Government,” said Gibbons, not- Brandon University is hosting a pancake Eszti Nagy will participate in the ing that the Federal Government is breakfast. Residents from across Quebec Distribution Manager Hemispheric Day of Action against the responsible for negotiations of interna- will be gathering in Montreal for a mass Free Trade Agreement of the Americas tional trade deals. Gibbons emphasized demonstration against the FTAA and Stu Reid (FTAA). Canadian students are also addressing the there is a possibility of strikes on Quebec Students are protesting the classifi- United States. campuses. Production Manager cation of education as a service. According Gibbons acknowledged that Day of SFU, the U of W and several other to the FTAA, public education is consid- Action coensides with Halloween. Plans universities are also showing films. “The Ted Turner ered a trade barrier that prevents private for a costume contest and candy give- films will detail what’s going on and to Advertising Manager corporations from offering that service. aways centering on political themes will give us another way to present some of the “It’s better to bring these concerns draw students to the event. information,” said Gibbons. Matt Hiebert up before the agreements actually come Actions are being held in local The University of Winnipeg’s Day of the Uniter Coordinator into force,” said Jeremiah Gibbons, Arts capacities to address the provincial gov- Action is taking place on October 31 in Director of the University of Winnipeg ernments in anticipation that they will the Atrium from 12-2 p.m. THIS WEEK’S CONTRIBUTORS Cameron Adamson Nyala Ali Allison Besel Student Housing Opens Margaret Carlyle Jon Paul Fiorentino Ben Goldstein at Lions Manor Scott de Groot dents has been amazing. They are over- The U of W investigated the proposal BY SCOTT DE GROOT Phil Heidenreich whelmed that there is some energy in the and was impressed with the facilities: 120 Joanne Holland Since September of this year, the building,” explained Henderson. “I don’t square feet of space with individual bath- University of Winnipeg Housing and know why I was surprised that the interac- rooms. The concrete walls of the building Brett Hopper Student life services has been running a tion was so great.” limit noise levels. Laura Hurrie new housing initiative at Lions Manor on The management at Lions Manor The students in Lions Manor have a Leighton Klassen the corner of Portage and Sherbrook. approached the University of Winnipeg last generally positive attitude towards their Two floors of the building new living arrangements. Dave Law are currently housing 42 interna- “The best part about Lions Richard Liebrecht tional, out of province and rural Manor is that it offers much more students. There are plans in the privacy than the houses,” said Andy Michalchyshyn works to develop one more floor Brooks Barbeaux, a resident Chantille Papko in the complex to accommodate assistant and student living in res- Alana Pona an extra 21 students. idence. “It is a convenient and The University of friendly place to live”. Leanne Romaniuk Winnipeg has been trying to There have been no Kyle Thom acquire more student housing major complaints from the stu- Jenny Western with the upcoming “double dents. cohort” of Ontario students The cost of rooms for Iain Whitaker graduating this June. This influx students is 320 dollars per month, will occur when students in accompanied by a lease agree- The Uniter is the official student newspaper of Grades 12 and 13 graduate at ment for an 8-month period. If a the University of Winnipeg and is published by the same time, and the ability of student wishes to pull out of their the University of Winnipeg Students' lease, they are responsible for Association. The Uniter is editorially the Ontario’s universities to autonomous. Opinions expressed within do not absorb the excess numbers will rent until a replacement student is necessarily reflect those of the UWSA. The be stretched to the limit. found. Uniter is a member of the Canadian University It is estimated that there As in the other student Press and Campus Plus Media Services. could be as many as 500 Ontario housing properties, first priority is Submission of articles, letters, photos, and given to first year students of graphics are welcome. Articles must be sub- students enrolled at the mitted in text or Microsoft Word format to University of Winnipeg next international, out of province and [email protected]. Deadline for submis- year. This situation has served as rural origin respectively. The uni- sions is noon Friday (contact the section's edi- an added incentive to open the versity will not accept any stu- tor for more information). Deadline for adver- new facilities. dents from Winnipeg into housing tisements is noon Friday, six days prior to pub- until the summer months. lication. The Uniter reserves the right to refuse At the start of the project to print any material it so chooses. We also Matt Henderson, the Director of In all facilities com- reserve the right to edit for length or style. Housing and Student Life bined, there were a total of 142 Services, was leery at the residents and 50 applicants on the waiting list as of August 2002. Contact Us prospect of having seniors and students living together in such The stance of the General Inquiries: 204.786.9790 close proximity. University of Winnipeg housing Advertising: 204.786.9779 “There was some trepida- and student life services is to take Editors: 204.786.9497 tion in the beginning,” said a cautious approach to the devel- Henderson. “The university and opments at Lions Manor. Fax: 204.783.7080 Lions manor didn’t really know “We look at it week by Email: [email protected] how it was going to work.” week,” stated Henderson. “All of However, both the formal the housing the university has The Uniter and informal contact in the Students, Seniors coexist at Lions Manor done is original, you will not find Room ORM14 building has been positive for both it anywhere else in Canada.” students and seniors. The formal Henderson would not University of Winnipeg activities organized include a poetry club, year when it learned of plans to acquire comment on the length of the lease agree- Manitoba, R3B 2E9 rummage sales, and bingo events. safe housing within a five-minute radius of ment between the U of W and Lions “The reaction from the senior resi- the campus. Manor. October 24, 2002 page 3

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Food Bank Helps Candidates Prepare Students for By-Election the issues closest to their constituents by Meet Needs BY RICHARD LIEBECHT giving them a voice on the board. Candidates for LGBT* Candidates for Aboriginal CAMERON ADAMSON looks forward to the day when it is no Students’ Director Students’ Director longer needed. “A food bank is a dou- For many students, the cost of ble-edged sword,” she remarked. “On In this year’s by-election, Michelle Julie Bartlett and Ernest Muswagon tuition, books, supplies and other inci- the one hand, it’s good to have a pro- Jones and Nina Fielding are running as a are the candidates for the Aboriginal dentals can result in the inability to gram that helps students in poverty, but slate for the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Student’s Director and are also running as a pay for the most fundamental necessi- on the other hand it is too bad that stu- Transgendered, and * directorship on the slate. Bartlett is a bold and serious fourth ty: food. Thankfully, the University of dent poverty exists in the first places.” board. Jones is pursuing a degree in crimi- year honours student in anthropology, who Winnipeg Students Association’s Food Carlyle places accountability nal justice and law enforcement as well as believes in meaning what you say. These Bank is assisting such students. Every for poverty with the government. psychology. Fielding has not, as of yet, qualities should help to reinforce the objec- Friday afternoon, students and alumni “It’s up to all levels of government – decided on a specific area of study to focus tive of her slate, which is to offer an effec- in financial difficulty can come by federal, provincial, municipal – to what others have described as her enor- tive voice in university politics to ensure room 1C18 and col- work towards removing student mous energy and charisma. When asked that the concerns of their constituents are lect a hamper poverty,” Carlyle added. why they were running for the position, heard and taken seriously. Muswagon was filled with non- The food bank also offers stu- Jones pointed out that this directorship has unavailable for interview at press time. perishable food dents the opportunity to volunteer. been unfilled for quite some time. They felt Voting takes place November 4-7 in items. Volunteers are need- it was important to raise awareness about the Atrium. Margaret ed to fill and hand Carlyle, Vice- out food hampers Nina Fielding and President every Friday in Michelle Jones run Advocate for room IC18. for LGBT* the UWSA, said Another Director with the food bank as way stu- pride. one of her pri- dents and mary responsi- faculty bilities. can help According to is by drop- Carlyle, rising ping their tuition fees have non-perish- resulted in increas- able food items ing student poverty, in the food bank making a campus food bank an bins located around campus. indispensable service for a growing For more information about number of students. the food bank see page 22 of the While Carlyle believes that the UWSA handbook, or contact food bank is an important service, she Margaret Carlyle at 786-9730. No Really Does Mean No BY CORTNEY PACHET men must be accountable for their actions in situations such as date rape. Secondly, The Canadian Federation of Students men should take ownership over the cam- (CFS) is launching its No Means No cam- paign in the same way as women. paign to raise awareness about violence “The campaign was originally against women and date rape in Canada. designed to encourage perpetrators of vio- The campaign materials include lence, which was regularly reported as male posters, fact sheets on date rape and coast- against female, to take responsibility for ers. The prevalence of rape drugs is perti- their behavior,” said Carlyle. nent throughout the handouts. The location of the University of “These materials warn against the Winnipeg poses questions regarding the dangers of these drugs, encourage men to safety of students. However, because the confront and end male violence, and campus does not have a pub or bar, date empower women to refuse unwanted sexu- rape takes on a different form. al attention,” said Margaret Carlyle, “I foresee date rape being a problem National Executive Representative of CFS more so in bars and pubs in the community, and Vice President Advocate of the not within the university,” said Carlyle, University of Winnipeg Students’ explaining that ‘no’ takes on many different Association. guises, such as ‘not now means no’. Carlyle also emphasized the role of The No Means No campaign has been men in the campaign in two ways. Firstly, a national project of CFS since 1992. page 4 October 24, 2002

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Some people want to know what to do after they’re done earning that university degree. So The Uniter brings you the jobs feature, a feature dedicated to exploring unique and interesting jobs. Step Into My Time Machine Spotlight on a Museum Curator The job of museum curator often BY JOANNE HOLLAND comes with no formal description, as a per- “I’m one of these really odd people in son in her position must be constantly adapt- the museum community because I’m one of ing to fit the changing needs of both the these people who knew for years that I scholarly community and the public at large. wanted to work in museums. A lot of muse- Interactive displays and general accessibility um people come to it from other special- of records is encouraged, and often expect- ties. I was one of those kids who was always ed, in modern museums. fascinated by museums.” “The other thing that’s really changed So begins my interview with Nancy since I got into the museum profession is the Anderson, assistant curator of Dalnavert business side of it… even if you don’t do it Museum. Nancy has worked at the muse- yourself, you at least have to have awareness um - a restored Victorian home located at of it,” Nancy says. 61 Carlton Street - for 22 years, and shows She adds that the government funding no signs of tiring of her job. When I arrived that used to be present for museums has for the interview, she was just letting out a dwindled considerably, so museums are group of primary school students who had forced to find ways to diversify resources. spent a morning on a field trip to the muse- She readily admits that her strengths are not um. I ask Nancy how the group was, and in business. she tells me that she ranks school tours as “There’s a reason I went into history, one of her favourite parts of her job. and not accounting,” she says, adding that in “I do like doing programming for a small museum, a museum employee can kids… just because they can be so excited rarely confine him or herself to pure history. about things. They keep you excited about (something understandably sought after, but if one considers the object or collection as “A lot of museum people come to the the objects,” she replies. not always found, in the museum profes- the central representation of the story that profession with skills that they just happen Nancy took her training at the sion), her work only began. Although her the museum is trying to convey. All pro- to be applying in a museum, such as graphic University of Winnipeg (she was a courses in Museology had taught her the the- gramming and supplementary items are designers, marketers or educators, to name “Sparling darling” during her initial four ory necessary to work as an assistant curator, there to further the understanding of the vis- just a few,” Nancy says. years as a student here). At that time, the Nancy discovered that her new job entailed itor in regards to the collection, and conse- One caveat Nancy offers to prospec- university offered a degree in Museology, much more than poking around dusty old quently the history. tive museology students: working in the as a part of the department of records. She was not “The program- museum field means working during week- Anthropology. Later on, she went back and only looking after ming is how you get ends, spring break, summer holidays and the did her M. A. in the joint program at the U the collection Job: Museum Curator the intellectual like. After all, this is when the majority of of W. (including mainte- Salary: Varies resources out to people visit museums. For the first year or so after universi- nance, cataloguing people who visit the “It’s kind of like retail hours, really”, ty, Nancy worked at two part-time museum and acquisitions), Education/Training: museum… the focus she concedes. jobs. “It’s really common for museum peo- but also coming up University degree in isn’t necessarily on Nancy explains that no matter how ple starting out,” Nancy says. with programs to what something is, much a person reads about a period in histo- One of these jobs was at the Museum appeal to various History, Anthropology, Art but how to look at ry or a place or an event, the senses cannot of Man and Nature and the other at groups. She began it,” Nancy says. be wholly engaged unless one is immersed in Dalnavert. There was a large backlog of cat- to organize school Museums have the environment, such as in a museum. “I aloguing to be done at Dalnavert and anoth- programs, and once those were successful, changed a great deal in the last 20 years. think it all comes down to the ‘aha!’ factor,” er full-time staff member was needed, in expanded to other programs (such as the “Technology has really changed muse- Nancy says.“You’ll see that sometimes, when addition to the senior curator who already summer crafting program, the gift shop or ums,” Nancy says. a light clicks in somebody’s head.” worked there. The museum board increased the Dickens reading at Christmas). In her position as assistant curator, she I know that a good number of the Nancy’s working time and broadened her Working closely with the collections, can be responsible for everything from pro- school kids I saw leaving that morning expe- range of activities until a full-time job the visitors and the gift shop may appear to gramming a new cash register to putting col- rienced that ‘aha!’ factor, thanks to Nancy’s evolved out of the situation. be an odd combination. Nancy is quick to lections records on computer, and just about interpretation of history. Who knows where Once she got a full-time position point out that the combination is not so odd anything in between. that interest might take them?

What if there is a strike!?!? $10.00 per hour The University of Winnipeg Students' Association (UWSA) is hearing your concerns about the possibility of a faculty strike. The UWSA is hosting two forums for these concerns to be directly addressed: EARN WHILE OPEN FORUM WITH UWFA YOU LEARN! (UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG FACULTY ASSOCIATION) A student with disabilities requires Monday October 28th PAID note takers for the following classes: Bulman Students’ Centre, 12:30 to 1:30 HUMAN SECURITY ISSUES 41.3135 OPEN FORUM WITH U OF W Tuesday & Thursday 16:00 - 17:15 Wednesday October 30th Rm. 2M77 Bulman Students’ Centre, 12:30 to 1:30 RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES 41.2410 These will be moderated forums to answer questions from students. The Students' Association is also working on a plan of action to Tuesdays 17:30 - 20:30 support students in the event of a faculty strike. We are urging both sides of the bargaining process to come to an agreement that will Rm. 1L07 prevent a strike. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions please contact the UWSA at 786-9792 or [email protected] THE LEGAL PROCESS 41.2315 THE DETAILS OF CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WILL NOT BE DISCUSSED AT THE OPEN FORUMS Thursdays 17:30 - 20:30 Rm. 2M73 Ihor Michalchyshyn Vice President Student Services Interested individuals, please contact:: University of Winnipeg Students' Association Michael Nickerson, CFS Local 8 Adaptive Services Student Director v: 786-9781 f: 783-7080 At: [email protected] for www.theuwsa.ca further information October 24, 2002 page 5

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all at once. To make the hormones last all The patch does not offer any STD Rapson says it’s always important to T AMARA throughout the day, the pills must contain protection. know exactly how to use any form of birth KING higher doses of hormones. Since the patch is new to the market, control. With the patch, hormones are slowly Manitoba Health hasn’t published statistics “Application is very important. There Features Editor released all the time, so smaller amounts of on how effective the patch is. The pill is 97- are diagrams, as long as people will read hormones can be used yet still prevent 99 per cent effective, condoms are 88-97 per them,” she says. Women will soon have pregnancy just as effectively as the birth cent effective, while condom with spermici- As with other methods, they are only another choice in birth control pill. dal is 95-99 per cent effective. effective if used properly. Partially applied control. The patch may be just the thing for Barbara Rapson, the nurse at the patches, or patches not changed on the 7th The birth control patch was approved forgetful women. While users must remem- Student Health Services for the University day make them less effective. in Canada last August. Canada is the second ber to use the pill daily - in some cases at of Winnipeg, says the information in the And like other contraceptives, taking country in the world to approve the patch. the exact same time every day- the patch pamphlets is always researched extensively other medicine, like antibiotics, can mess The patch has been on the market in the US only needs to be changed once a week, so before the product hits the shelves. Rapson with the effectiveness. since April 2002. there’s less chance of forgetting about it. stresses, however, the importance of doing “You have to take responsibility for The patch provides the same protec- The average pill user, for example, research before you start on any hormone yourself. Look at the product information.” tion from unintended pregnancy as the misses 4.3 pills every month, Dr. Fay contraceptives. Students who have questions about birth control pill. Instead of taking a pill Weinberg of the University of Toronto’s “It’s really important to read the form birth control , or any other health questions, every day, a patch releases contraceptives Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and ask your doctor for more information,” can talk to Rapson at the Student Health into the bloodstream. It works the same as told the Globe and Mail last August. says Rapson. Services 786 9496. birth control pills, tricking the body into Like the pill, there are potentially thinking it’s pregnant using proestrogen serious side effects, like blood clots, strokes and estrogen hormone mixes, stopping the and heart attacks. ovaries from releasing an egg. According to the Web site for Different Strokes for Different Folks: Janssen-Ortho Inc. is the company Janssen-Ortho, 9-22 per cent of women in supplying the patch in Canada, under the trials experienced some side effects, includ- Various Types of Birth Control name of Evra, and will be available some- ing breast pain, headaches, nausea and This chart shows the percentage of typical users who would not get pregnant while time in the next year. menstrual cramps, which are not unique using the method of birth control for one year. The patch - paper thin, beige and solely to the patch. No vaginal intercourse 100% Female Condom 79-95% about the size of a matchbook - is worn on Manufacturer’s documents say these Condom 88-97% Depo-Provera (injection) 99.7% the buttocks, upper arm, abdomen or the side effects are reportedly less prominent upper body trunk (excluding the breasts) in than in other oral contraceptives because Condom plus spermicide 95-99% Norplant (implants) 28-day cycles and is sported for three weeks hormones are released more slowly. The Pill 97-99% Vasectomy 99.9% at a time, and is skipped for week four. Like any method of contraceptive, the IUCD 98-99% Tubal ligation 99.6% There are advantages to hormones patch is not not 100 per cent effective at Diaphragm and jelly 82-94% Natural family planning 81-98% being released over a week. With the pill, preventing pregnancy. Cervical cap 82-94% No method 15% hormones are released in sharp peaks after The Web site designed by the Sponge 90% approx.** *Source: Health Manitoba publication they are consumed and absorbed into the American manufacturers of Evra says the Spermicide 74-94% **Manufacturer’s information bloodstream through the stomach, resulting patch is 99 per cent effective against pre- in high doses of hormones being released venting pregnancy, when used properly. Rate Your Professors... on Sexiness Students, Profs, Debate Merits of Website

California software engineer John presented on the site. A filter automatically "Professors, by virtue of the job they BY CORTNEY PACHET Swapceinski believes the sexiness rating removes any profanity and comments are have, legitimately open themselves up to Students across North America can enhances the entertainment value of his read by screeners within 24 hours of being that kind of feedback and criticism," said rate the sexiness of their professors on a Web site. posted. A red flag system is also in place for Morton, noting the site could serve as an popular Web site, but some students and "I thought it would be fun for the stu- users to alert the screeners of any inappro- alternative or a compliment to the institu- professors are calling it mean-spirited and dents," said Swapceinski. "In the comments priate comments. tional course evaluations. irrelevant. students were writing ‘he’s cute’ or ‘she’s "If it reflects the teaching style [of a Ducusin says the site can offer one Over 8,000 students in Central cute.’" professor], people have a right to their opin- thing course evaluations might not be able Canada have used RateMyProfessors.com Swapceinski says the site should act as ion. If they want to say ‘this teacher is a ter- to - comfort. to grade their professors. Universities of a source for students selecting professors or rible teacher’, they have a right to say it," "You almost feel because you’re being Manitoba and Winnipeg have less than courses, not as a measure of Swapceinski said. evaluated by your professors, that you can’t 4,000 ratings combined, but the University their attractiveness. "It’s a form of freedom of speech," be as open as you’d like to be," he said. of Regina is amongst the five most rated Morton agrees, stated Morton. "As long as the com- The Web site has had mixed reviews Canadian universities with 4,853 comments. pointing to the ments on the site are not targeting from professors. The site gives students the opportuni- practical uses. qualities of the individual that "Some professors have written in and ty to rate their professors based on a list of "I are irrelevant to demanded to be taken off," admitted four categories: helpfulness, clarity, easiness think it’s teaching." Swapceinski. "Others write in and jokingly and sexiness. a great complain that they have no chili pepper [the Marc Ducusin, a fourth year English resource. sexiness symbol]." Honours student at the University of I think Winnipeg, believes the site is mean-spirited. that any- "Generally, I’m against censorship," thing that said Ducusin. "But I certainly hope profes- students can sors won’t go to see this site. They would do to empower have to have a really thick skin." themselves is a He also fells the sexiness category is good idea." irrelevant. Ducusin says that stu- "[Sexiness} never enters my mind at dents could miss the point of all," said Ducusin. "That’s not something I the site and might use it to attack their look for in a professor. I think I’m a bit professors. more concerned about the way they speak, "Ideally the site could provide stu- their teaching style and the assignments dents with a chance to express their feelings they give." about their professors without feeling a "I think that sexiness can be relevant need to censor themselves," he said. "In One in terms of the students engagement with actuality, you have students looking at the thing all the course," said Dr. Mark Morton, site as an excuse to bash a professor merci- three seem to Assistant Professor of English at the lessly or just be witty. I see problems with agree on is the merit of being able University of Winnipeg, who has been rated people going overboard and writing things to criticize a professor. favourably on the site. "If I were creating that aren’t appropriate." Swapceinski said the focus of the that site I wouldn’t call it a sexiness rating, Swapceinski says RateMyProfessors- Web site is on the student not on the but a charisma rating." .com goes through several levels of screen- teacher. "It’s not a concern of mine if pro- RateMyProfessors.com founder and ing to ensure nothing libelous or profane is fessors like the site," he said. page 6 October 24, 2002

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know all about how upset parents are with the education minister and which ANDREW trustee was busted for shoplifting from BUCK Civic Election Wal-Mart, but what about the meat-and- potatoes stories that are truly represen- Winnipeg’s civic poli- A Golden Moment for Voter Apathy tative of school boards? Who’d buy tics scene has some- papers to read that? thing in common with ropolitan centres like Toronto and election school trustee races are decided As a result, we get our news fresh the seminal metal band Judas Priest, all Vancouver. Much like the loan you got to by who knows the most people in the from the mouth of reporters who often jokes about sexual orientation notwith- complete your Peter Frampton vinyl col- community, or perhaps the colour of a don’t even attend the meetings in person. standing.The local connection is that one lection, the city also requires large sums candidate’s sign (Roman Yereniuk goes In the case of one school division, a major player knows a thing or two about of money to finance capital projects like on Mr. Blackwell’s bad list)? Every elec- major daily’s beat reporter never once breaking the law. roads, parks and arenas. And, just like tion, a group of concerned citizens holds attended a meeting, relying instead on Perhaps you’re familiar with Allan you, the city depends on a strong credit open forums for trustee candidates, and the biased reports of one trustee, who Golden, former city councillor, local rating to back such loans. every election very few people actually would call the reporter after each meet- entrepreneur and income tax cheater. Imagine then, what would happen give a damn. ing to deliver sensitive information that Several years ago, Golden was convicted if a tax cheat was elected mayor. I ain’t no Albert Einstein, but I do was intended to be confidential. of failing to report income to the Canada Winnipeg’s new credit rating would put know that 45 per cent of my (parent’s) Unfortunately, the dryness of local Customs and Revenue Agency and fined the ‘f’ in fabulous. property tax bill is a hefty sum. And politics will never match the sexy stories the amount of tax he was deemed to “Uh, but dude, Golden didn’t win.” that’s exactly how much the trustees con- and bright lights offered by Parliament have evaded. This is true, but the fact that he got trol, by means of the city’s education tax. Hill, or even the Legislature. And After a brief respite from the polit- any votes at all speaks to the sad state of Don’t people realize the grasp trustees because the media are determined to ical spotlight, Golden came back with a civic politics in this city. Either those vot- have on their wallet, or do they just not give their audience what it wants, local bang, announcing his candidacy for ers didn’t care about his history, didn’t care? politics will never get the level of expo- Winnipeg’s mayoral race. know, or were seniors bought off by his Us folks in the media are as much sure that it deserves. Thanks to the eei- According to a recent story in a Golden Retriever bus service (funded to blame for this apathy as anyone else. nee-meinee-minee-moe voting this cre- daily paper, Winnipeg’s credit rating is from his own pocket). The only coverage grassroots politics ates, people like Al Golden will always only one level below that of major met- Why is that? Why is it that every merit in our local media is bad news. We have a chance. Let’s Make A Fair Trade Deal BY MARGARET CARLYLE onto the negotiating table, education could sion of the public. As competition toughens, This is a snapshot of the investor-owned as become a tool of the greater corporate the same government that allowed private opposed to citizen-owned university system. Ever heard or seen the slogans ‘Hands machinery able to exist only insofar as it investment in the universities throws up its Decisions affecting many will be made by a off my education!’ or ‘Public education is not churns out a profit. A university’s ability to hands, decrying the feasibility of a publicly few. More importantly, we cannot count on for sale!’ belted out at a public protest, dis- produce publicly accessible and scholarly funded education system. In many ways our for-profit business to sacrifice profit in order seminated through public airwaves, or research will be compromised as the com- Federal government has actively taken steps to provide high-quality accessible education; scrawled across a public washroom door? modification of education leads to different to relieve itself of the responsibility of pro- despite the fact education is not a business. You’re not alone. funding sources for projects, which are viding education by clawing back funding Whether or not our government choos- Now more than ever citizens are potentially partisan in nature and economi- and by cutting over seven billion of dollars in es to throw education on the table is a clear versed on trade agreements and the threats cally- motivated. This can also lead to the transfer payments to the provinces since indication of its priorities. If funding sources they pose to public post-secondary educa- politicization of the learning environment. A 1993. The result has often been a deficiency for education cannot be generated by the tion. The Free Trade Area of the Americas university will no longer be a venue for free in operational grants and capital expendi- public coffers, but rather through private (FTAA) is a trade agreement that, like the speech and debate – a ‘universal city’ – but a tures for the universities. investment, the government may as well be General Agreement on Trade in Services closed, corporate headquarters. The ideas of Is our government deliberately under- saying that education is neither a social serv- (the services agreement of the World Trade publicly administered and subsidized col- funding Canadian universities and colleges ice nor a funding priority. The integrity and Organization), is charged with getting rid of leges, and the elimination of tuition fees, are in an attempt to justify handing over the edu- sustainability of a university should be con- all ‘barriers’ to international competition and equally threatened when a university is treat- cation system to private empire? It would tingent on its ability to educate a population, trade. A barrier includes anything from an ed as a commodity to be bought and sold. not be the first time a government has gotten not on its economic appeal and its suitability economic policy to a political practice that Should education become an item on rid of a so-called social burden. We’ve seen a for the corporate shopping centre. seemingly inhibits trade. The result is a trade the trade talk agenda, its privatization will similar phenomenon right here in Manitoba The only consolation in this dialogue regime in which investors have unprecedent- most certainly follow. Public funding of uni- when another public service – Manitoba about the threat of trade to education is that ed powers of political enforcement with the versities and colleges is considered an unfair Telephone System (MTS) – was sold off to it’s not too late to take action. We are cer- ability to set the tone of the international trade barrier because it gives the public an the private sector. Interestingly user fees tainly not in a position where we are economy. edge over the private. Ensuring the provi- went up and the quality of service (arguably) attempting to reclaim our public post-sec- Investors enjoy ‘corporate rights’ as cit- sion of social services with tax dollars – went down. Mightn’t post-secondary educa- ondary education system from private sector izens collectively and individually lose theirs. whether that is fully or partially (as is the tion have the same fate? Tuition fees rise as hands. We are in a position to reaffirm our According to FTAA clauses, investors from case with post-secondary education) – is con- a result of the private sector’s unwillingness belief in the long-term viability of and need other partners to the FTAA must enjoy the sidered a ’government monopoly’. In pro- to subsidize more of the cost than is for an organized, high quality, publicly fund- same investment opportunities as domestic viding education for our citizens, then, we absolutely necessary. With government leg- ed and accessible post-secondary education ones and those from other countries. The seem to be threatening ‘corporate interest’ islation ineffective and unenforceable given system premised on consultation with the FTAA rules – or trade sanctions – are legal- and ‘limiting trade‘. If foreign investment is the definition of a trade barrier, for-profit sectors’ stakeholders. ly binding, giving private investors the ability restricted as a result of a trade barrier, gov- institutions will be able to rubber stamp the If it is indeed trade that is craved, then to challenge any government through a ernments will be forced to dole out compen- deregulation of fees and to actively seek to let’s make our own fair trade deal. A deal process of arbitration. Big and small scale sation, dropping much-needed public funds – increase user fees. The result is compro- whose aim is to improve our education sys- politics are being jeopardized; on the one especially in light of Martin’s legacy of tax mised access to higher education. Driving up tem with contributions from government, hand the government’s latitude in fully pro- cuts – into the corporate vault. Clearly once tuition fees disproportionately affects lower students, faculty, administration, and the gen- viding services to its citizens is threatened in private companies can legitimately sell diplo- income students‘ access to education. eral public. Let’s use intelligent and ground- face of for-profit investment, and on the mas for cash after investing in degree-con- Women and minority groups, who tradition- ed arguments to convince our government other local communities are feeling corpo- ferring institutions, the corporate empire will ally make up a large percentile of the lowest and fellow citizens that public education is rate interest infringe on their space. The not only have invaded our universities, but income bracket, are thus significantly affect- not for sale. Let’s pressure our government result is the transfer of political power and conquered them. And so long as the cash ed. into restoring the funding it has cut from decision-making from local and national flows, there is precious little chance the uni- There seems to be many dangers in the post-secondary education. Let’s channel our democratically elected governments to versities will be ‘repatriated’ back to their prospect of privatizing universities. mobilizing energies into public demonstra- appointed CEOs. Democracy and political rightful owner – the people. Education cannot be regulated or controlled tions whose mass appeal catches the eyes accountability are concurrently being under- Unconvinced by these ‘what ifs’? Look in the same way as under the auspices of gov- and ears of our neighbours and friends so mined. The FTAA, then, is powered with the no further than Ontario, where private ernments accountable to their electorate. that they too might join in a more effective ability both to rule out the ‘public’ in public degree-granting vocational colleges current- There is no respect when profit, as opposed and massive government lobbying effort. As education, and to over-rule government deci- ly operate on a for-profit basis. The next step to public service, is the rule of the day. So citizens we can come to the trading table to sions. in having access to public funds is to legit- what if students’ unions want to organize in negotiate a common end – a country in More specifically, the FTAA is about imize their status as recognized universities. the name of lower tuition fees, so what if fac- which our public education system is not the commodification of post-secondary edu- We are moving towards the creation of a ulty members want to strike for better col- only saved from the private sector, but one in cation, a common public service which we two-tiered private-public education system, lective agreements, so what if there is no con- which we collectively feel compelled to rightly created and own. If carelessly thrown which will ultimately contribute to the ero- sultation with stakeholders in the sector? invest. October 24, 2002 page 7

the uniter opinion focus opinion opinion TOO GOOD TO WASTE! Waste Reduction Week at U of W

BY IAIN WHITAKER Conservation Manitoba, a non-profit centre ing in mind that the food that travels less is sponsored by Manitoba Conservation, for applied sustainability. pollutes less. Finally, on a similar note, Manitoba Product Stewardship think about your transportation habits. Corporation, Manitoba Hydro, the City of How the U of W is participating Where does gasoline come from, and where Winnipeg, Manitoba Association for * Canadians use some 200 aerosol does it go after being used? Driving tops Resource Recovery Corporation, and the cans each year, take home more than The EcoMAFIA and Women’s the list of environmentally damaging Tire Stewardship Board. For more infor- 55 million plastic shopping bags each Centre are organizing activities all week, actions commonly done by Canadians, and mation, contact Iain Whitaker, Waste week, discard 1.7 billion disposable and by the time you read this, the compost- it’s a lot more expensive than taking the Reduction Week Coordinator, Resource diapers annually, use 4400 litres of ing workshop and coffee giveaway (to re- bus. Conservation Manitoba, phone: 925-3772, water daily, and produce nearly their users of coffee mugs) will have already email: [email protected], body weight in garbage every month. occurred. Eating lunch from reusable con- For more information or browse the Waste Reduction Week web- tainers (for example, Tupperware) will site at www.resourceconservation.mb.ca make you eligible for prizes and prestige, Waste Reduction Week in Manitoba and www.wrwcanada.com * It takes 9500 litres of water, 5.5 kilo- every day of the week. However, on grams of grain, 16 kilograms of topsoil Thursday, October 24, the real action and the energy equivalent to 4.5 litres begins. Drop in to the Women’s Centre of gasoline to produce one pound of between 12 and 2 pm for a reusable pad- feedlot beef. ALL CANDIDATES MEETING making workshop. Between 11:30 and 1:30, the EcoMAFIA will be recruiting par- UWSA By-Elections 2002/2003 ticipants and making teams to play * One litre of used oil, improperly Important Dates for elections: Dumpster Diving Bingo later in the disposed of, can pollute one million Nominations Accepted: October 4-18, 2002 evening. On Friday, the winners will be litres of fresh water. selected from the Bingo teams, and prizes Campaigning: October 18-November 1, 2002 will be awarded. Any unwanted waste Voting:November 4-7, 2002 items reclaimed during the game will be * Some 60 per cent of Canada’s bore- The following five (5) positions are open for the by-election: transformed into art in the Expressive al forest and Arctic regions are fore- Recycling workshop in the Atrium during • International Students’ Director cast to be drastically altered by cli- the free period. mate change. • Education Director • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered * Students’ Director Other ways to participate • Aboriginal Students’ Director Realities like these, unpleasant but • Recreational and Athletics Director not unalterable, form a backdrop as If you don’t have time to participate in the organized campus activities, but are schools, groups and communities across An all candidates meeting will be held for all by-election candidates and still interested in waste reduction, there are Manitoba gear up for Waste Reduction their scrutineers, in the UWSA boardroom, many things you can do. First of all, Week 2002 – October 21-27. In its second room 0R09 Bullman Centre at 6:00pm, October 18, 2002. year as a national event, Waste Reduction embrace the concept that every day is Earth Day, and every week is Waste Week is organized by non-profit groups in Attendance to this meeting is compulsory for all by-election Reduction Week. Take a look at all those all thirteen provinces and territories. It’s a candidates and their scrutineers. chance for organizations to promote the leaves on the ground, and make a lasting decision to compost them, along with your different elements of waste reduction – For more information, please contact Sean Espey, Chief Elections kitchen scraps, rather than sending them to reducing, reusing, recycling and compost- Commissioner e-mail [email protected], or visit the UWSA General Office, the landfill. The next time you buy paper, ing, as well as energy and water conserva- Room 0R30 Bulman Centre. spend a bit of extra money on post-con- tion – knowing that they are joined by hun- UWSA General Office 0R30 Bulman Student’s Centre sumer recycled content, and use both sides dreds of other organizations across the Phone: (204) 786-9792 country. Waste Reduction Week in of each page before you recycle it. Buy Manitoba is coordinated by Resource locally produced food when you can, keep-

Reflections of an Academic Citizen Big Phat Education

BY BEN GOLDSTEIN University of Winnipeg students? Often can only construct a narrow building. every new experience you try. But most these independent study programs, Let me be clear, research is phat. experiences are specific; it is in the uni- I was just thinking about some which are built by the student in consul- Research is how we develop the new. I versity that you develop the broad. words the other night. Specifically tation with faculty, develop into a spe- have a friend who is developing new Already with my few experiences I can “broad” and “phat.” To be clear, I cialized readings degree. In some ele- computerized synthetic materials that see this is true; my job demanded focus thought I should look these two words ments it is a lot like grad school; devel- recognize touch signals. But research is on the company’s needs, I could not up. oping your theories in research and the not the first step. If you forego the explore what I wanted. After a year I felt Broad (brôd, for the linguists in the defending them to your professors. majority of your undergraduate educa- specialized, but at the same time I real- crowd); wide in extent from side to side; Quite specialized. But do you get a tion by narrowing your scope on specific ized that wasn’t very phat. I met friends large in expanse; spacious; full; open; lib- broad education? Such a narrow educa- research, you’re likely bound to return to through work; we’d go to the club and all eral; tolerant. All of these descriptors tion isn’t very phat. the university for your second under- we talked about was work. The longer I were found in my search. So it is some- I remember a conversation with my graduate degree (which lots of people stayed at work the more I could only talk thing that covers a wide scope. Let’s be grandfather; he’s been a soldier, trade do). about work; why I loved it, why I hated it, clear that we are not using this term in its ambassador, scholar, and historian. He If it is your intent to only do your the progress of a project. And it started slang form. said to me, “ You must build an intellec- undergrad degree once, then get a job to be with people other than my co- I mention slang because our second tual capital.” and go about your life with that piece of workers. I’m sure you’ve met people like word is in fact slang: What did he mean? That we should paper that tells the world you did it, you that. Phat (fat); excellent; first rate; originally have a wealth of knowledge to help us must think broad not narrow. You have At work you use previous work used to describe sexy (usually in the case through different situations. If the les- to make a large enough investment in experiences to solve problems, but many of a woman) but has been extended to sons you have learned can only be your intellectual capital so that it will of life’s problems are brand new as you other forms of beauty; phat music; phat applied to a narrow field of situations, continue to grow interest throughout encounter them. You need broad knowl- fashion. That is phat. you will be at a weakness, possibly your life. Build your foundation wide in edge to be phat in every situation. But language evolves and slang unable to respond in difficult and new extent from side to side, full yet open, Choosing careers, life mates, making becomes used in common verse. Why do situations. broad even; and then build your mansion money, and not looking like a fool at the I present these terms to you? Because I A university education should be on it. That would be phat indeed; for not bar. would suggest that developing a broad as universal as possible. Now I’m not only will you have built a structure that Expect to continue learning, education is phat; also, only developing a suggesting that you take 10 years of can help you in any situation, you will always. Start broad; build to the specific, narrow education would not be phat. undergraduate studies, just to get the have done it in one try. then, when you reach the top, master all So I wonder what good is the independ- background. Being willing to narrow Like my grandfather you will con- that you have built. That would be phat ent study major that is available to your scope at the foundation means you tinue to learn and build capital with indeed. page 8 October 24, 2002

the uniter opinionfocus opinion opinion Kyoto Why We Should Just Stop Fighting and Get On With It

BY JONATHAN TAN to the fact that not all scientists attribute based on economic studies, which use lars to convince us that we really shouldn’t global warming to human causes and there- assumptions about human and market be interested in trying to slow human Something is being lost in the fore this is potentially a wasted effort. Of behaviour that can never accurately detail impact on climate change. recent skirmishes over the Kyoto Accord course science is not known for perfect con- what will happen in the future. So whether The Alberta government has come between provinces and the federal govern- sensus on any given issue so this in itself is you believe the federal government’s pro- out with its plan, which does not include ment, and between industry and the govern- not reason enough to preclude attempts at jections that under a “Canadian Made reducing emissions, but slowing emissions ment. That something, I would argue, is the slowing human impact on climate change. Solution”, which involves clean energy cred- growth instead. All of this pressure and point that Kyoto is about the environment Even if the climate is in a natural warming its for selling hydro and natural gas to the momentum against the accord has weak- and our relationship with it. The arguments cycle over which humans exert no influence, U.S. (a plan which the European Union ened the federal government’s position on it being presented in the media by both sides the reduction of emissions and consequent does not endorse), there will be a loss of as well. Full implementation is what is need- have been centred not on the environment, increases in efficiency of energy use will 60,000 jobs over the course of ratification, or ed to have Canada considered an environ- but on the economy. This fundamental link mentally conscious country that is prepared being made between the environment and to work together with the rest of the world the economy is one that we have to become to preserve the earth for future generations. less dependent on if we intend to have chil- Cop-outs like Alberta’s plan would result in dren, and hope that they will in turn have further isolation from the international children of their own. community. If other nations are capable of Canadians, in the eyes of the rest reducing emissions, there is no good reason of the world, are consumption pigs. This can Canada cannot. Industry has a mixed reac- of course be attributed to a number of rea- tion to the accord. Despite the coverage of sons; we are next to the United States and mainly negative views on it, some corpora- therefore share their consumer culture, we tions which have already implemented an live in a climate that is quite extreme and emissions reduction strategy are now seeing requires large amounts of energy to keep us significant increases in profit due to lower at ambient temperatures, and so on. operating costs associated with greater Nevertheless, when Europeans look at energy efficiency. So while it’s true that you Canadians and our lifestyles they see that may not be making your fortune separating we constantly rape our natural resources, we tar from sand, whatever company you work clear-cut and dump and pollute, we sell off for will likely see improvements on its bot- vast tracts of area for resource extraction, tom line after some initial investments in areas larger in many cases than their entire more efficient capital. country. We have more natural beauty here Canada should fully implement than they dream of having there, and yet we the Kyoto accord for a number of reasons. cannot follow through on any commitments First and most significantly, because it will we make to the environment. The debate change the way Canadians understand their over the Kyoto accord has so far been about have undoubted benefits to the environ- you believe the Alberta government’s and impact on the environment. A rise in taxes yes or no, but let us examine instead why or ment. Oil and Gas industries’ doomsday projec- on carbon fuels and other emissions sources why not? So if the environment definitely tions, it is likely that neither will be accurate. will make us more conscious of the cause The accord itself is designed to stands to improve, even if global warming What is clear in our discussions of Kyoto and effect relationship between what we reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 5.2 per continues, the arguments against Kyoto related costs is that too much money and consume and the pollution that that creates. cent below 1990 levels. This is a collective become arguments over economic costs. effort is being wasted trying to convince us, It may make it less attractive to purchase target among the 178 countries that are This is a particularly prickly issue, one that is the public, of the benefits or detriments of uselessly fuel-guzzling vehicles like SUV’s party to the United Nations Framework being played out on our news screens and in the deal. The Alberta government has and hopefully less likely to create those one Convention on Climate Change. Different the papers across the country. How much launched a $1.5 million dollar advertising person per car traffic jams that are the daily countries have different specific targets, will it cost? The truth is no one knows how campaign to convince us that this will be the ritual here in Winnipeg. The potential para- Canada’s is 6 per cent below 1990 emissions much it will cost, or benefit, the Canadian death knell for the Canadian economy. digm shift from unconscious to conscious levels. The presumed benefits of such a economy. All the numbers being volleyed Similarly, the oil and gas industry, the dar- consumer culture would also make environ- reduction is the slowing of global climate around by the media are based on econom- lings of accountable industry, and some of mental initiatives easier to achieve in the change. Opponents of the accord will point ic projections. Economic projections are their allies have earmarked $30 million dol- future.A second reason that ratification and implementation of the accord will benefit Canada is that it will spur innovation by redirecting govern- ment subsidies from resource extraction industries to renewable energy industries. The oil and gas industry in Canada has been the recipient of billions in federal subsi- dies, redirecting those to wind, solar and other renewable energy initia- tives will create job-growth in these industries. Also, industries that retrofit older buildings with more efficient heating, cooling and insula- tion systems will undoubtedly expe- rience growth. The costs of heating and cooling houses and apartments are also likely to drop with greater efficiency, which the federal govern- ment could encourage by providing tax incentives for housing retrofits. This would result in increased hiring in the construction industry. Other industries which stand to gain from implementation are those associat- ed with public transportation, a national investment in light rail transit systems could significantly reduce Canadian’s car dependency, and so on. Canadians need to take Kyoto on as a national challenge and work together to achieve its goals, instead we’ve been bickering over who’s going to lose out more, blinding ourselves to the gains we will share. October 24, 2002 page 9

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CANCER PISCES SCORPIO (June 21-July 22) (Feb. 19- March 20) You will use new-found (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) When writing your horoscope, telekinesis powers to violently No prediction or advice today. you will get a chill up your murder those who are “all Just be happy that your zodiac spine, feel an evil presence gonna laugh at you!” sign has the coolest name. behind you an… October 24, 2002 page 11

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simply nod our heads vigorously in agree- ment. Left and Leaving,The Weakerthans CD Reviews 2000 release, and follow up to 1997’s Neko Case Fallow, kicks the theory of the “sophomore AVAIL album jinx” right in the ass. BY ALLISON BESEL Unfortunately, it was at this point that, we, as a nation, lost her. On receiving her Bachelor Front Porch Stories What can I say about this album that hasn’t What’s a lady like Neko doing in a of Fine Arts, her student visa ran out, com- (Fat Wreck Chords 2002) already been said? One word to aptly town like ours? A frequent visitor to these pelling Neko to leave Maow and the country. describe it would be phenomenal. Another parts, most recently with the Vancouver On the heels of her exile and the would be diverse. Incorporating a wide super-group The New Pornographers, Neko record’s success, Neko moved to Chicago range of instruments (drums, guitars, piano, Case and her Boyfriends are blowin’ and spit out the pearl that was Furnace a glockenspiel and even a whirly), songs through in support of her new alt. country Room Lullaby. It was around this point that range from upbeat and punky to mellow record Blacklisted.The occasion promises to her work with The New Pornographers was and almost lullaby-esque. be a rousing rewarded. Their affair, channeling first release Mass To compliment the solid musicianship, are the spirit of a Romantic front man John K. Samson’s eloquent and barn dance in a received a Juno brutally honest lyrics, which deal with ghost town. for Best themes of loneliness and alienation. The Blacklisted, Alternative Avail’s eighth full-length CD Front Porch unique thing about Samson’s lyrics is the her third solo Album in late Stories is a semi-hardcore punk album that way that they evoke vivid flashes of memo- album with Mint 2000. Neko has is lyrically based on the “natural angst” and ry, rather than complete stories, like in Records, has always worked ¯rebellious attitudes˜ that surfaces from the “Pamphleteer”: “How I don’t know what I already been pelt- with a crack political issues surrounding the band’s should do with my hands when I talk to ed with the team, the rotat- hometown of Richmond, Virginia. Need a you. How you don’t know where you deserved critical ing roster of local reference? It’s a little bit like a low- should look, so you look at my hands”. acclaim. A fol- Boyfriends, grade Propagandhi album. Stand-out Some might call it sappy. I call it hopeful low-up to her including mem- tracks include the opening cut “Black and and just plain inspiring in a time where 2000 release, bers of country Red” and the Political Anthem “Versus”. bands either A) can't seem to make a liter- Furnace Room outfit The Sadies There’s really not much more to this 12 ate statement or B) would rather feed their Lullaby,it and Calexico. No track album that we wouldn’t have already hate-filled misogynist nonsense to the revealed the word on who heard from Propagandhi’s Today’s Empires, masses. depth of Case’s she’s bringing Tomorrow’s Ashes, which brings the phrase talent, as she out for the night “It’s been done” to mind. However, there is If I haven’t yet convinced you to buy this takes the reins, Tuesday, October 29 during her definitely a more mellow tone to this album record, part of the proceeds of the CD, by writing most of West End Cultural Centre upcoming con- as opposed to any other Avail record, which the way, go to benefit Art City, a free-to-all the songs and with guests cert. suggests a change in musical direction. art center for Winnipeg's inner-city kids. picking up a host Opening up is Front Porch Stories is not one of the best Now you can’t say no. -Nyala Ali of instruments Jim & Jennie & the Pinetops Philadelphia out- albums from Avail, but like most hardcore including the saw. Show: 8:00 pm / Doors: 7:15 pm fit Jim and Jenny acts, the live show is probably much better. This new depth is and the Pinetops, -By Brett Hopper subtlety exposed Tickets: $17/20 bringing hearty in her haunting traditional blue- voice. grass to the Oldies But Goodies Born in Alexandria, Virginia, Neko table. Their release Little Birdie (2000) fea- Case led the nomadic life, landing for a stint tured covers of some of the best in old-time, in Vancouver to study art. It was there, in while the recent One More in the Cabin 1994, that she joined the punk rock trio (2002) delves into original creations in the Maow as a drummer. Emerging from behind spirit of the past. With the standard five the skins, with Mint Record’s support, she piece instrumentation of banjo, fiddle, man- recorded The Virginian in 1997. The album, dolin, guitar and upright bass, they’re set to stars of the lid focusing on a traditional country sound, provide a high and lonesome mountain Avec Laudenum unleashed her voice as a force of nature, sound that just might lead you to look at (Subrosa) leaving emotional ruin in its path. your cousin in another light. Imagine getting your brain massaged – calming relaxing waves washing over you. THE TREWS Sounds good, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, PROFILE: I’ve never actually had my brain massaged, self titled ep but listening to 1999 Stars of the Lid release (Bumstead Productions, Ltd) Avec Laudenum was almost as good. Adam Radio Creepsville File under A, for alt-rock. Or better yet, file Wiltzie and Brian McBride are the duo it under C, for Canadian alt-rock (a la The known as Stars of the Lid. They have made Despite what Tragically Hip or 54-40) because The Trews people say, Halloween a career out of creating atmospheric music have it written all over their foreheads with and their experience and talent comes is here, and it's here to their self-titled EP. Not that it's such a bad through on this album. stay. Okay, so not too thing to sound like the Hip, surely it's bet- many people actually ter than sounding like Nickleback, right? Now as a person who has not listened to say that, but down the Formerly "Trouser" in 1998,the Trews seem much ambient music, I wasn’t familiar with lonely stretch of road to have caught the interest of one of its seemingly structureless form, but after to Radio Creepsville, Canada's big names, Gordie Johnson (of listening to this cd, I realized that the struc- for one full hour, Big Sugar), who has production and co- ture and substance found on Avec writing credits on the album. Look for an Laudenaum is just of a different kind. The Halloween is definite- upcoming full-length album this fall (also ly here to stay. songs have a relaxing sound, but at the produced by Gordie Johnson) if you're so same time carry an underlying tension, Formerly Midnight in inclined to do so…or I think the Hip have a using electronic guitars to create droning the 8th Dimension, inherited by Screamin' Mad Brad Wheeler, Radio new one out too now…your choice. - loops of sound that build over the course of Creepsville is an insomnia inspired dosage of "damagecase rock n' roll." Leanne Romaniuk the track. The first track, entitled “The Which can, for those of you not down with the lingo, range from punk, to Atonium: part one,” is a perfect song for raw 50's and 60's garage rock howlers, to B-movie background music and driving late at night. In the next two tracks, all the myriad of permutations in between. Given such a vast range, you'll “part two” and “part three,” the subtle gui- rarely hear repetition, though as a staple - and keeping with the nostalgia tar effects are stretched to the limits and of Midnight in the 8th Dimension - you may catch "Kana Kapila" by The the pulsing background tension is very sur- Continental Cousins (the best fort building song ever!) more than once. real. You won’t find a melody to sing in the shower the next morning, but the subtle For those sleepyheads too tired to stay up until midnight, check out variations of sound make this listening http://oogum- experience just as satisfying. boogum.tripod.com/ for playlists and a Host: Screamin’ Mad Brad Wheeler **You can see stars of the lid w/ special whole slew of other Station: CKUW, 95.9 FM guest the dim coast on November 11 at interesting stuff. Time: Tuesday, Midnight to 1 am THE WEAKERTHANS the Plug In Annex, 2nd floor, 290 Left And Leaving McDermot Ave. Doors open at 8pm, By Leanne Contact: [email protected] (G-7 Welcoming Committee Records) tickets are $12 in advance at Into the Music & Music Trader. Romaniuk On-Air Requests: 774-6877 Consider this review as being for the few people (if any) who have not yet heard this -Andy Michalchyshyn record, and for the rest of us, as a chance to page 12 October 24, 2002

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Sounds Like Art Horror of Horrors! BY PHIL HEIDENREICH bles, allowed for an interactive experience for festival-goers, as the idea was for the (including a father who is played by a BY JENNY WESTERN Last Friday, the send+receive festival audience to spin records like a turntable painting), director Paul Suderman tactful- opened at the Ace Art building in the orchestra. When the computer randomly ly reveals what (or who) actually keeps Exchange District. Celebrating its fifth year changes the colour of the light projections, Get out your grease paints and these brothers inside their apartment. of existence, the sound art festival continues the matching colour LPs were to be played draw a widow’s peak a la Count Floyd on The Caretaker is a black and white to build on its reputation as a world class or scratched at various speeds, creating a your forehead. At 11:00pm on October piece about a young man cleaning a run- showcase. sometimes pleas- 31st, Cinematheque is offering six down apartment building. He meets a F riday ant, sometimes Canadian films, and it’s going to be scary cute little kid but does not sculpt the night's kick-off abrasive, frenzy stuff, kids. But don’t go expecting your child’s likeness. was as much a of sounds, typical horror flick mayhem as The Local performance artists (and party as a chance scratches, and Dysfunctional Family Halloween Horror possible slapstick comedians) Shawna to preview the pauses. This Festival claims the dysfunctional family is Dempsey and Lori Millan turn up as car- work of Quebec unpredictability “the greatest pet cleaners in innovator Jocelyn seemed to be a demon of all.” PREVIEW the 26 minute Robert and fel- theme of the fea- Doesn’t sound black and low Canadian tured projects, as all that chilling, Cinematheque’s white movie artist Mike both Hansen and but trust me, Dysfunctional Family Carpet Hansen from Robert's work these are some Cleaners.The Toronto. Robert, revolved around creepy movies Halloween Horror Festival pair is hired by a co-founder of action and reac- none the less. slackers the Avatar audio tion. Suffice to Gordon Thursday, October 31 Amerika and arts centre in say, everyone W ilding’s 11:00 pm Zed to dispose Quebec City, pre- who followed up Rapture is a of their friend sented his work on the chance to perfectly Kyle’s evil girl- through a com- spin the records ambiguous short film that leaves it up to friend, but things don’t go quite as puter projector, ended up with your imagination to fill in the curious planned. Incidentally, the evil girlfriend’s allowing the REVIEW mile-wide grins spaces. A man is shaken after locking evil eyebrows are scary enough for two audience to see on their faces. eyes with a young boy at a restaurant. movies. and hear his work Send + Receive: The well- Back at home (a freaky set reminiscent The full length feature of the hor- enhanced by the Festival of Art & Sound attended open- of an art school wax and wire creation), ror festival is David Cronenberg’s 1975 artist's own per- ing set an inviting he constructs a sort of effigy out of film Shivers (Orgy of the Blood sonal commen- Opening Night atmosphere as organic materials but remains torment- Parasites). Set in Montreal, it follows the tary. Featured Ace Art Inc. art scenesters, ed. This piece is efficiently edited for the demise of an entire apartment building at projects ranged university stu- utmost suspense. the hands of the parasite-controlled zom- from a computer Friday, October 19 dents, and curi- The 8 minute long Demons of Bars bie-residents while still managing to be composition ous newcomers and Tone is based on a story that sexy and hip in that Canadian Trudeau- based on the had a chance to writer/director David Zellis read about era way. chess moves in the renowned chess match mingle and indulge in the abundance of in Adbusters magazine. The story goes All in all,The Dysfunctional Family between Garry Kasparov and the computer drinks and hors-d'oeuvres. that a man is said to have died of his con- Halloween Horror Festival is a great Deep Blue, to a sound installation placed on The festival wraps up Saturday, trolling addiction to television, and Zellis alternative to the usual cinematic blood a railing connecting uptown and downtown October 26, but there are still plenty of attempts to recreate the nightmare. and gore. However, considering that Quebec. Robert's dynamic creativity is an interesting installations and experimental The black and white film Brothers most of the bedlam occurs in the homes indication of how diverse this year's music performances to check out. To find exposes the shared misanthropic lifestyle of the characters, you might want to get send+receive festival might prove to be. out more you can call 942-7045, e-mail of brothers Norman and Edward.With an out of yours, the greatest demon of all Hansen's contribution, entitled Itch, a [email protected], or check out intriguing mix of characters and set design just might be cabin fever. projection of lights surrounded by turnta- www.sendandreceive.org. The Imperial Public Library Pays Its Dues

BY CORTNEY PACHET BB: Our first CD was with a different thing. The little comedic paper. We used to playing. drummer. Now we have a new drummer read through it and criticize how unfunny it SG: Everything is going into this show and The Imperial Public Library is a local who is dedicated to the band. Is feels more was. There was one story about Turkeys. it's going to be so ahh...It's our reunion band that got together in September of complete, 'OK, this is it'. This guy asked "what should I do with a show. 1999. Brothers Bryan and David DB: We have grown much more as song- turkey cooking and my wife in labour?" Borzykowski were joined by their current writers and and the guy CP: Where do you see The Imperial drummer Shaun Gibson in June of 2001. learned to responded Public Library in five years? Lead vocals and guitarist, Bryan, left write even "Turn off the DB: As the biggest band in the World. Winnipeg in August of this year to pursue a better togeth- oven and get BB: We're going to be addicted to pain degree in journalism at Ryerson in Toronto. er. We under- to the hospi- killers. David, bass and vocals, and Gibson, drums stand the tal." We read SG: Sitar influenced. and vocals, are attending university in writing that and sat DB: Not necessarily making money, but Winnipeg. Despite their present separation, process a lot there with not losing money. The Imperial Public Library is preparing to more. our jaws release their second album, Turn Off the BB: There's a open. CP: Do you have anything spectacular Oven and Get to the Hospital, on lot more har- BB: And planned for your CD release show? November 3rd at the West End Cultural monies. We then we're DB: We've got crazy pyrotechnics and a Centre. In a four-way telephone conversa- use banjo in like 'That's crazy laser light show. tion from all corners of Winnipeg and the songs, the name of SG: Remember that time we did the show Toronto, the musicians discussed music, trumpetin the our CD'. in my basement with the pyro? That didn't recording and inter-provincial music. songs, we've turn out so hot. used piano in CP: Describe DB: No, it turned out hot. Cortney Pachet (CP): Tell me about your a couple your music BB: We're playing with the Barrymores independent recording process. songs. It's style. and the Paperbacks. Bryan Borzykowski (BB): We did the entire expanded a little more than just guitar. DB: It's eclectic. CD, the same as the last CD all by our- BB: It's a little bit of Bel Biv Divo and Boyz CP: Any final words? selves, in our basement and Shaun's base- CP: Who played the banjo? II Men. No... DB: Keep on rockin' in the free world. ment. BB: I did. SG: There is no one genre that we subscribe (breaks out into 'We built this city on rock Shaun Gibson (SG): And a cottage far to. Except not country and rap. and roll'.) away. CP: How did you choose the title of the BB: We spent a month and a half recording. album? CP: What's it like to be in a band in two The Imperial Public Library CD release SG: During the recording process we separate cities? party is Sunday, November 3 at the West CP: How do you feel you have evolved as a enjoyed going to Subway for lunch. I'd say SG: It sucks because we never get to play. End Cultural Centre. Doors open at 7:30 band since your last album? probably every day. DB: David and Shaun are going to come and the show begins at 8. Tickets are five David Borzykowski (DB): (laughs) I think DB: I can't believe we went there so often. out here and we'll tour Ontario. It dollars. For more information check out the drumming got a little worse. SG: At Subway they have the weekly news expands the possibilities in terms of www.imperialpubliclibrary.com. October 24, 2002 page 13

the uniter ckuw stylusview listings Halloween Preview Cost: $5 in advance @ Into the Music & What: 2nd Annual Real Witches Masquerade Ball Usually we at the Uniter are just as stumped as you when it comes to UofW Info Booth/$7 at the door what to do for Halloween. But this year we decided to save the big When: Saturday, October 26 Brought to you by the little orange boxes Time: 8 – 11pm bowl of candy by the door for the youngsters, and check out the from Halloween’s past, this year you can Where: Robert A. Stein Community Halloween action. Here’s a few of our picks for Halloween fun. spend Halloween with Unicef grownup Centre, Ruby and Palmerston style. On October 31, head over to The Cost: $10, 12 and under, free Avenue dressed in your best 60’s and 70’s Dave Zegarac's Brat Attack. Wednesday, Spooky fest. And what's spookier than a garb for some excellent Winnipeg music For the pagans out there, this social is held October 30th sees RWPO, JFK & the bunch of people in costumes a week before with Rudimental, Pope’s Hill, DJ Co-op, in honour of the holiday Samhain in Conspirators, Bailey's Car, Grandpa's Halloween? -Leanne Romaniuk Pegafriques and Breeze. Just like the lit- Wosley. Open to the wee ones and adults Army, and the Happy Nipple Project heat tle orange boxes, proceeds go to Unicef, alike, the festivities will be smoke/ alcohol up the stage, while Thursday’s show sees the What: Rock n’ Roll Horror Show so this Halloween do a little good AND free. An official pagan ritual will be con- Afterbeat, the Wedgewoods, the evil at The Avenue…call 477.4600 for When: October 26 ducted at 11, with this year’s theme Barrymores, and Ten Too Many join the more details. -Michelle Kuly Elementally Yours: A Night of Natural Brat Attack for round two. **Be warned Time: 10 pm Obsessions. Come as your favorite element, that buying tickets in advance is highly rec- Where: The Zoo, 160 Osborne St. be it natural or scientific. Contact witchso- ommended as both shows are likely to sell Cost: $5 What: Halloween Bash 2002 [email protected]. -Allison Besel out. -Phil Heidenreich Halloween not Glam enough for you? When: October 31 Check out the Zoo on October 26th for the Time: 8 pm What: Skalloween What: Spooky Fest 2 2nd annual Rock n’ Roll Horror show Where: Le Rendezvous When: October 30 & 31 When: October 24 where some of the cities best Glam-Rock Cost: $12 @ Millenium Sound, Into the Time: doors open 7pm, show @ 8pm Time: 10 pm acts will be performing. You wanted the Music, Music Baron, Urban Bakery & Where: West End Cultural Centre Where: The Albert, 48 Albert Street best, well, they couldn’t make it. The show Artists of the World Association Cost: $6 in advance/ $7 at the door/$10 in Cost: $4 features the “kraziest KISS tribute in the advance for both shows world,” The Paul Stanleys, along with the You can spend this Halloween in the From the haunted Conifera (Records) for- self-proclaimed messiahs of rock n’ roll: French Quarter with Le Rendezvous’s Hey you rude boys and rude girls....you'll est, comes Spooky Fest II, the indie Girls, Demigods and The Saucermen. The Halloween bash 2002. The evening will want to leave your suits and pork pie hats Halloween show to end all other indie doors open at 7pm. For more information feature local talent dj jo-l and dj syen- at home for this show. For two nights, the Halloween shows. Featuring Cone Five, call: 452-9824 -Brett Hopper tifik. Get dressed because there will be Winnipeg ska scene will be skanking in dis- Rose Maylies, U.B.C.L.F. vs. Sick Building prizes awarded for topnotch costumes. guise for Skalloween, one of the city's most Syndrome and The Product. Despite the And - GOODIE! – there’s a Chinese popular Halloween bashes. As the event show being a tad premature to Halloween, What: Unifunk auction too! Be sure to bring your ID celebrates its fourth anniversary, an extra expect to see all of the bands dressed in When: October 31 along since this is an 18 and over event. night has been added and the second show their Halloween best. It's also encouraged Time: doors open @ 8:30pm For more information, call 952-9230. - includes a punk band: Skalloween founder that show-goers do the same...after all, it is Where: The Avenue, 333 Portage Ave. Jenny Western

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THURSDAY,OCTOBER 24 Cinematheque, 100 Arthur - Aceartinc., 290 McDermot – send The Windsor, 187 Garry – Ray Cinematheque, 100 Arthur - Floor Portage Place – Master Buried Treasures: Downtime, + receive, Kaffe Matthews, Lori Lemelin Polish Film Festival, Debt 7pm, Harold and the Boys, by Athol The Albert, 48 Albert - Spooky Fest 7pm, 9pm Freedman, Christof Migone, Gates of Europe 9pm Fugard. ph. 942-5483 2, Cone Five, Rose Maylies, 8:30pm, $10/12 U.B.C.L.F. vs. Sick Building Gallery 1C03, UofW – Lying SUNDAY,OCTOBER 27 MTC Mainstage, 174 Market – West End Cultural Centre, 586 Syndrome and The Product Down With Bear Where the The Albert, 48 Albert – The Aceartinc., 290 McDermot – Proof, by David Auburn, phone Ellice – Neko Case with Jim Berries Are, free Parkas, The Lanes “L’Invention des Animaux” by 956-1340 and Jennie and the Pinetops, Bread & Circuses bakery café, 238 Jocelyn Robert doors @ 7:15, $17/20 Lilac – Karen Dudley’s Macaws MTC Mainstage, 174 Market – Cinematheque, 100 Arthur - Plug In Gallery, 286 McDermot – of Death book release, 7:30pm Proof, by David Auburn, phone Polish Film Festival, Life as a Cinematheque, 100 Arthur - Sheri Hatt,photography, free Colin Jackson Studio Theatre, 3rd 956-1340 Fatal Sexually Transmitted Polish Film Festival, Gates of Floor Portage Place – The Cinematheque, 100 Arthur - Disease, 7pm, Edges of the Europe, 7pm, Debt, 9pm Prairie Theatre Exchange, 3rd Invalids (Preview), by George Happy Times, 6pm, Oskar Sala: Plug In Gallery, 286 McDermot – Lord 9pm Floor Portage Place – Master Hunka, students $5 for preview, The Past Future of Sound, send Sheri Hatt, photography, free Gallery 1C03, UofW – Lying Harold and the Boys, by Athol call 989-2400 + receive, 8pm, Beautiful Frenzy Czechoslovak Benevolent Down With Bear Where the Fugard. ph. 942-5483 (with The Ex), send + receive, Prairie Theatre Exchange, 3rd Association, 154 McKenzie – The Berries Are, free WEDNESDAY,OCTOBER 30 9:30pm Floor Portage Place – Master Mailman’s Children (folk-rock), West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Harold and the Boys, by Athol 8pm, $8/10, contact Jane at 452- MTC Mainstage, 174 Market – – The Manitoba Independent Aceartinc., 290 McDermot – MTC Mainstage, 174 Market – Fugard. ph. 942-5483 3280 or Danka at 668-6605 for Proof, by David Auburn, phone Songwriters’ Circle, Jaylene “L’Invention des Animaux” by Proof, by David Auburn, phone more information 956-1340 Johnson, Manitoba Hal, Stuart Jocelyn Robert 956-1340 Pyramid Cabaret, 176 Fort – & Russell, David Lum, Heather What’s Up Magazine Presents Hip Gallery 1C03, UofW – Lying Plug In Gallery, 286 McDermot – Johnson, Len Osland, 7:15pm, $5 Cinematheque, 100 Arthur - Plug In Gallery, 286 McDermot – Hop Halloween Explosion fea- Down With Bear Where the Sheri Hatt, photography, free Polish Film Festival, Sheri Hatt, photography, free turing DJ Syentifikk, doors @ Berries Are, free TUESDAY,OCTOBER 29 Colin Jackson Studio Theatre, 3rd 8pm, $12/15 call 228-5556 Pockets Bar & Grill, 171 Floor Portage Place – The Prairie Theatre Exchange, 3rd Aceartinc., 290 McDermot – MTC Mainstage, 174 Market – McDermot – Friday Night “L’Invention des Animaux” by Invalids, by George Hunka, call Floor Portage Place – Master The Albert, 48 Albert – send + Proof, by David Auburn, phone Movement, free 989-2400 Harold and the Boys, by Athol Jocelyn Robert receive, duul.drv, 3x3is9, MINK, 956-1340 Gallery 1C03, UofW – Lying Fugard. ph. 942-5483 “Let’s Get” Dusted & DJs, $5 in Prairie Theatre Exchange, 3rd Gallery 1C03, UofW – Lying Pyramid Cabaret, 176 Fort – The Down With Bear Where the advance @ Mondragon, Into the Plug In Gallery, 286 McDermot – Floor Portage Place – Master Berries Are, free Down With Bear Where the Popshoveits Music, Music Trader /$6 @ the Sheri Hatt, photography, free Harold and the Boys, by Athol Berries Are, free door Fugard. ph. 942-5483 Cinematheque, 100 Arthur - Times Changed, Main at St.Mary – Prairie Theatre Exchange, 3rd Plug In Gallery, 286 McDermot – Alana Levandoski w/ Marty Polish Film Festival, Obsession The Windsor, 187 Garry – Ray Floor Portage Place – Master West End Cultural Centre, 586 7pm & 9pm Sheri Hatt,photography, free Green Lemelin Harold and the Boys, by Athol Ellice – Eric Bogle with Sam Fugard. ph. 942-5483 Baardman, 8pm, $22/25 The Collective, 108 Osborne – Prairie Theatre Exchange, 3rd Floor The Windsor, 187 Garry – Ray The Globe Cinema, 393 Portage – Portage Place – Master Harold Lemelin Warsawpack with Burn the 8 Bowling for Columbine, from The Zoo/Osborne Village Inn, 160 Track, doors @ 8pm, $5 and the Boys, by Athol Fugard. Michael Moore Osborne – Rock n’ Roll Horror MONDAY,OCTOBER 28 ph. 942-5483, until Nov 3. FRIDAY,OCTOBER 25 Show (see Halloween preview MTC Mainstage, 174 Market – above) Aceartinc., 290 McDermot – Pyramid Cabaret, 176 Fort – Do Academy Coffee Company – JFK “L’Invention des Animaux” by Proof, by David Auburn, phone 956-1340 Make Say Think with Fly Pan & the Conspirators SATURDAY,OCTOBER 26 West End Cultural Centre, 586 Jocelyn Robert Am, Projektor and Giant Sons, Ellice – The West End’s 15th $10/12 Aceartinc., 290 McDermot – Aceartinc., 290 McDermot – Gallery 1C03, UofW – Lying Plug In Gallery, 286 McDermot – “L’Invention des Animaux” by Anniversary Party, the Duhks, Sheri Hatt,photography, free “L’Invention des Animaux” by Nathan, the Wyrd Sisters and Down With Bear Where the West End Cultural Centre, 586 Jocelyn Robert Jocelyn Robert Berries Are, free guests, stop by the WECC to pick Prairie Theatre Exchange, 3rd Ellice – Skalloween (see above up your two free tickets! 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the uniter WESMENsports VOLLEYBALL Men’s Volleyball Squad They’re Good and on Expedition for Gold They’ll Only Get Better what they had. The Wesmen BY LEIGHTON KLASSEN were a team that barely had a taste of uni- The Wesmen men's volleyball team versity volleyball, a team which was domi- wrapped up last season with an impressive nated by rookie talent, and most impor- second place finish overall that was high- tantly, a team that played their hearts out lighted by a silver medal in the CIS nation- game in and game out, and that is what put al championships. The result seems a smile on coach Diane Scott's face. impressive, but not through the eyes of "Last year we reached the level of coach Larry McKay, whose reflection of our ability, we achieved what we had to, last season is rather unsatisfactory. McKay and has a one-track mind that doesn't visualize what we could," says Scott. The Wesmen anything less than a gold medal, and this are growing as a team, they're on an incline year's strategy will include developing the of success, and they enter this year weaponry necessary to bring the gold stronger, faster, and ready to take on any home for the Wesmen. task that's put before them. The attitude in Coach McKay has great confidence the dressing room has reflected both confi- in his team performing up to expectations, dence and determination, which is no sur- but it doesn't mean that it’s going to be prise to coach Scott. smooth sailing on its voyage to the gold "They're not satisfied with last year's medal. The Wesmen have been faced with goal, they want to strive for more. It's some obstacles in the off season that become obvious in the way they handled include injuries and one of the largest ros- the off-season, and the training they're ter turnovers the team has faced in recent doing now," Scott says. years. "They're always training, and they're This season's lineup will include only very committed, you can see it in the gym four of last year's seven man roster. But and weight room." the talent displayed by the newcomers has This year it's going to be the same overcome any worries that may have upset people doing the same thing. The Wesmen McKay. have 11 returnees that will fill almost every "The guys coming in are a good spot on the roster. This turnout goes hand group, once we get everyone playing in hand with the team's progressive grow- together we should be in good shape," says ing process, and adds to its established McKay. depth, which is considered by Scott to be The rookie department includes two the team's greatest strength. highly talented prospects that have an "Our biggest strength is our depth abundance of championship experience and athletic ability," she says. The team's under their belts, which is exactly what strategy will focus on working on the small coach Larry McKay has been looking for. developments that will in time lead to big- Chris Ward is a recruit from the B.C. ger ones. The team's weakness doesn't lie college league, where he led his team to a in characteristics of offence or defense, but provincial championship, and a fifth place rather in the lack of experience it faces, and finish at the college nationals. His out- that unfortunately doesn't change standing play also earned him the most overnight. But it does increase a little bit valuable player award. Another standout with every minute of every game, and that among the rookies is Dave Bishop, who is what is most important in the growing also comes from the B.C. college league stages of maturity and reaching potential. with a MVP included in his portfolio. "It takes time to train and mature as a view, the team's outlook positive. BY LEIGHTON KLASSEN "Those two guys have really impres- "Our team is one of the most winning team, we're still a very young team," says sive resumes, period," says McKay. out of all the universities in the country, The Wesmen women's volleyball Scott. Alongside the new Wesmen talent lies the and I think our team is well positioned this team didn't end up sitting on top of the The Wesmen have a very promising team's greatest strength, which is consid- year, we'll just have to see how they do in podium at the conclusion of last season. future. They're on a roll with reaching their ered to be its balance and accuracy of posi- the situations they get themselves into," They also didn't put out numbers that goals, and with a little hard work and grit tioning. says McKay. raised eyebrows or made front page head- determination, this team should have no "The team is well-balanced which is a "We have a lot of work to do before lines. But what they did do was end the sea- problem playing to their potential and key concept in being consistent," McKay we get to the games that really count." son by accomplishing their goal of reaching becoming a top contender in this year's says. It will be a long and strenuous season, The Wesmen begin their regular season the first round of the playoffs. They accom- season. The regular season begins on Oct. and although some obstacles are in clear Oct. 26 in Edmonton. plished that by doing the absolute best with 26 in Calgary.

What makes Canadian universities better than our neighbours down south? Our student-athletes can read and write in addition to kicking a ball around a field. Wesmen volleyball player and English/Politics KT’s Corner major Kyle Thom puts his thoughts about sports, school and life in general to paper here in the Uniter.

Brigham Young, University of California were down 2-0. Angered by the fact that in the set sealed our fate as we were Wesmen at Santa Barbara (UCSB), Pepperdine they were losing to a team with a name swept three straight. and University of California at Los like the Gauchos, the Wesmen stormed Our final game of the tournament Angeles (UCLA), with the University of back to take the next three sets. It was was against the storied UCLA Bruins. It Continue Winnipeg, University of Manitoba, still a lackluster performance, but we was the same story again for the Trinity Western and host Alberta round- showed some resolve in the comeback, Wesmen, as mistakes and inefficient play Preseason ing out the CIS contingent. so one must take the good with the bad. proved to be our undoing. Down 2-1, we The Wesmen began the tournament For Saturday morning's game had a chance to extend the match, but Woes on Friday morning against Brigham against the Waves o' Pepperdine, Coach some ridiculous calls from the referee, Young at the Butterdome, a large and McKay made a gutsy call, inserting yours evidently inebriated at the time, and extremely yellow monstrosity of a build- truly as well as some of the other bottom some missed serves late in the set BY KYLE THOM ing that resembles a block of butter. feeders of the bench. There was only one brought the match to an unfortunate Earlier this month, the University Although we started off strong, winning way to describe our collective play: hor- end. of Winnipeg men's volleyball team head- the first set 25-23, our overall perform- rendous. There was no emotion, no life There is much to be taken from this ed to Edmonton for the Can-Am ance was rather poor, and we lost the and most importantly, no wins, as we weekend, both good and bad. The Challenge. This tournament provided a next three sets. The most frustrating dropped the first two sets in a heck of a mostimportant thing, however, is that we last minute tune-up for the respective thing was that we felt we should have hurry. With the starters and myself in for realize our standards need to be raised in squads, and a chance for Canada's best beaten them. the practice. We have two weeks until we to match up with their American coun- Looking to shake off our first game start of the third, we showed some signs head back to the University of Alberta terparts before the start of the regular of the tournament, the Wesmen faced the of improvement, trading points for the for our first match of the CIS season. season. UCSB Gauchos in Friday afternoon's majority of the game. Alas, some poor Hopefully by then we will have the kinks Representing the NCAA were match. Before we had time to blink, we decision-making and untimely errors late ironed out and be ready to compete. October 24, 2002 page 15

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Jock Talk gives the guys and gals in red and white a chance to sit down off the playing field and air it out. The Uniter’s Alana Pona sat down with the 6’ 2” fifth year player to figure out how the air really is up there...

Alana Pona: How long have you been AW: Yes, there is...there is between not playing Wesmen basketball? dating between the two basketball teams Angela Willerton: This is my fifth and final but between the basketball and volleyball year... JOCK TALK teams as well... AP: What are you studying here at the AP: Do you have a boyfriend? University of Winnipeg? AW: No I don't... AW: I am in the Bachelor of Education program. AP: What are the characteristics of a boyfriend? AP: What would you believe to be your AW: Well, my belief is that I don't look, I strong points on the basketball team? don't pursue, because I feel AW: I think just being a people person and that my relationship with being able to relate and be involved with all ANGELA God is really important for the girls on the team and of course just me. I believe that God has keeping it fun. WILLERTON someone specifically planned 5TH YEAR for me and he will show me AP: What can you improve on? who that is in time. Plus, I'm AW: Improvement for me would be U of W Women’s too busy for a boyfriend. I um...oh wow - I guess I mean I'm not one of Basketball guess Christianity and stuff the superstars on the team, but I guess to like that would be very put out more numbers that I do... TEAM important for me to look for AP: Why University of Winnipeg and not # 06 in someone. the University of Manitoba? POSITION Some thought provoking AW: Um...I can honestly tell you I did not questions... choose it for academic reasons; I solely Post chose it for the basketball team and the AW: Obviously, my name is Angela and I AW: The funniest HEIGHT AP: Why can't a person coach. I wanted to play for the coach worked at a summer camp this summer and thing that has ever hap- 6’ 2” tickle oneself? Tanya McKay more than the other coach at everyone called me Angela Anaconda and I pened with us... Every AW: Well, because! the University of Manitoba. don't know if anyone knows that cartoon, time that we go to B.C, BORN Because it's a ... you but I've seen it once or twice... but that's the JoAnne Wells and Winnipeg, MB can't...it's stimulated by AP: What was it about coach McKay that only thing I can think of right now... not that myself, we end up having someone else's touch, and made you choose the Wesmen? she's a heroine... fun with the seagulls, we you know when you are AW: Just her experience and I guess I was- play catch with them, and we thrown rice going to touch yourself or tickle yourself... n't as intimidated by her as I was by the U AP: Who would you consider your role cakes or crackers out the window and we so you can't tickle yourself because you of M coach. I thought I would enjoy the model? just get attacked by the seagulls in our know you are going to do it! It has to be program here more and would make it AW: (sigh)...my role model? My mom? I room...it's the strangest thing... unexpected! more of an enjoyable program than it don't know... would be at the U of M... On the topic of dating... AP: If a turtle doesn't have a shell, is he AP: You must have some interesting sto- homeless or naked? AP: If you could be a heroine in any car- ries about things that happen on basketball AP: Is there any dating between the AW: Naked. He's naked - just because toon, who would you be and why? away games or tournaments... basketball teams? that it is his clothes... so he's naked... U of W and Head Injury Association Team Up of the items. Keeping in line with the BY ANDREW BUCK evening's theme, signed CFL, NHL and The University of Winnipeg and the Goldeyes helmets were also auctioned off. Manitoba Head Injury Association have put Former downhill skier and crazy their heads together to raise money for Canuck Dave Irwin was the evening's guest awareness and scholarships. speaker. Having suffered a head injury a year The two teamed up to put on a "heads and a half ago, Irwin's speech was "motivat- up" dinner and sports memorabilia auction ing and enlightening," says Bergeron. that raised about $8,000. The funds will be In addition to providing support servic- split evenly between the association and U of es to individuals have sustained head injuries, W athletic therapist student scholarships. the Manitoba Head Injury Association also "The connection between athletic ther- assumes a prevention and education role. apists and the associa- tion is to prevent injuries in the first place," says Dr. Glen Bergeron, an associ- ate professor of phys- ical activities and sport studies at the university and the association's past president. "It's a natural tie-in." The $100 a plate dinner also saw sports memorabilia auctioned off, includ- ing a signed Wayne Gretzky poster and basketball shoes signed by Vince Carter. 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