AWV UVEBAND Halloween Havoc FREE Pool SATURDAY Smm tmtm I $4.75 Draft Jugs rickets $5 oo mMammmm -Movie passes Starts at 9 un, -MUST BtBITtUBIn 10:00M Brmsmciais -mommmviam -Prizes lor best costume -Mo exceptions THURSDAYS -ultimate Bameshow Prizes and FON FOB AH FRIDAYS Heat the clock 8 9 pm $100 Hi balls 19-10 pm $1.25 Hi-balls 110-11 pm $1.50 Hi-Balls 202 3W Street SOUtll Happy Hour 9 10PM $1.50 Hi Balls $1.95 Bottled Boer aa*« ^4W f^V i page 2 - The Meliorist, thursday October 25,2001

come to Lethbridge next spring if they get enough Are your midterms over yet? If so, A sample off positions: applicants. This is not telemarketing. These positions then make time to focus a little • Rideau Hall's Visitor Services and Interpretation handle inbound calls for the company's clients. Program - Inventory will be accessed as early as Training is provided. Hours will be flexible with vari­ attention on your job search for next th January 28 , 2002. ous shifts. If you are interested, then apply now. year. If you need a summer job for • Defence Research Assistant Program - Inventory will • Lethbridge YWCA -- Casual/Relief Crisis Counsellor be accessed as early as December 3. 2002, then FSWEP is underway. 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by Chris erablll The fact that it is getting colder hockey rink from my house and you folks, who do not have any Edltor-ln-Chlef and windier ensures that there maybe I can influence the team ideas, never underestimate the will be less frisbee and bbqs and to shed the blue and gold for a power of the Baked Potato cos­ h fall, it sucks, does it more in-door activities like sweat­ more palatable red and white. tume, which requires about three not? It has to be one of ing in front of people on a tread­ Halloween is coming in a week rolls of tinfoil and nothing else. the most monumentally mill and homework. or so and it has always been a Finally, if you live off campus, try depressing times of the year. I I know this is kind of negative holiday that I found so curious, I to have some candy for the kids, need fall like a DVD player needs but as in all things, there is dressed up from age 5 to 12. I it is a dying tradition and needs a side of beef. It does have some another side to the story. The took a hiatus through most of all of us to pitch in to insure its benefits but mainly it Is a season few good points of this transition­ junior high and high school longevity. of despair. al time are some of my favourite because dressing up was for kids I guess fall does serve some The main things. and not very cool. Now entering purposes (a sport and a holiday) reasons I Hockey is back and televised a my mid-twenties and fourth year and I am just a cynical grouch. I dislike the whole bunch. The Calgary of university, it seems imperative think the main cause of anxiety season are Flames have a good start this that I find a costume that makes is that it just lets us know winter how people get so excited about year and I have jumped on that me look like a bigger douche-bag is around the corner, school has the leaves turning colour. "All bandwagon like an activist on a than the rest of my friends. only just begun and lots of peo­ the golds and oranges and yel­ cause. The team has taken me Growing up is overrated and ple appreciate nature more than lows are so pretty." No, they are back to my younger years when a sometimes goes in reverse when the rest of us. Just always not, they are a sign of something Flaming "C" was a sign of style you realize you are getting on in remind yourself, spring is not too dying and rotting away. I guess I and the Saddledome (aka: the years. far away and Southern Alberta just do not have a poetic bone in pantylinerdome) was the closest Here are some quick tips for weather is as screwy as a shit- my body. thing to heaven we could reach. you Halloween revelers. If you go house mouse, so we may find I do not like fall fashions either. There is other hockey starting, as a couple, and dress like one ourselves in balmy mid-teens on For one, they are entirely too and I just may catch a touch of (ex Raggedy Ann and Andy, Christmas Eve. I do not know if concealing and two, they are a Pronghorn fever before the sea­ Horse and Catherine the Great) that is good or bad, but it is pain in the ass to do Yoga in. son is out. I can walk to Nic's you require a pummeling. For something.

Letters to the Editor this is what the Black Crowes or Stokes did for their at 'Bada Bing' or any of the other sex scenes occurring I know what album covers, but all this brings up an important point. randomly throughout the show in the Sopranos, does Yes, I do agree, women are beautiful creatures, but why not mean this is acceptable or respectful. It seems the are we used to sell products? Perhaps, when viewing mass media is now our judgment call on what is right the big deal is these types of media, we should look at their effect on and what is wrong. These types of media may expose us society. to a real part of life, but may also falsely glorify it. They Take for example, the Black Crowes, Amorica, that also tend to bring us a step back from the movement am writing in response to an article printed last week Dean used in his article. This is the one with the pubic towards an egalitarian society. Male dominance is still in the Entertainment section. It was written by Dean hair poking out of the skimpy American underwear. The very much alive in today's society, but we have come a I Gaskarth. and was about the use of nudity in today's initial reaction of the majority of the public is that it is long way thanks to the rise of feminism. media, and how far it should go. His question was, disgusting. There is this norm in our society that men What is the point that is trying to be made with these What is the big deal. I know what the big deal is. are allowed to have body hair, but women are not. So . types of media? I see nothing wrong with freedom of In response to the age old question of how far is too far why did the Crowes use this tactic simply for the reac­ expression or nudity, but I do see something wrong with in media today? I would like to present my point of view. tion? If they did, why do they feel it necessary to exploit using women as marketing tools. I would also like to ask a question: how far is too far in women to shock people? If they did not, then what was And one final note: patriarchy can now be created on a exploiting women today? I am no right-wing conserva­ the point? computer, in addition to pubic hair. tive, but I do see a problem with using a catchy picture I would also like to point out one of the arguments that of a woman as a ploy to sell a CD. I am not saying that Dean used. Just because we can now see naked women Ashley Markus

Jim The he Meliorist Board of ing to take place on Sunday, Directors has convened November 4th, 2001 in the Tfor the publication year Boardroom on the first floor of of 2001/2002. The Board is a the Students Union Building in Corporate body made up of an array of peo­ the University of Lethbridge. If ple from around the campus and you have any questions, con­ is responsible for the integrity of cerns or suggestions for the Asshole sez... the society. Board you may e-mail them to This year the Board is planning the Editor-in-Chief Chris Grabill to amend the current constitu­ or the Chairman of the Board of tion and by-laws of the Meliorist Directors Dezmond Belzeck at Generosity may be Publishing Society. The process [email protected] with the sub­ is beginning with its next meet­ ject heading "Board of Directors.' a virtue, but it's still dumb

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Student leaders congregate in Ottawa Minister's Office and on the floor of the House by Tyler Christensen of Commons. News Editor McHugh explained that the conference involved a large amount of hard work. "Our wo members of the Students' Union trav­ meetings would start at nine and they were Right: SU President eled to Ottawa last week to attend a scheduled to go to five everyday," he said. Matt McHugh and VP Tnational conference. "Then we would have meetings that went into SU President Matt McHugh and VP Academic three o'clock in the morning." Academic Terri Terri Jackson represented the students of the In light of the terrorist attacks of September UofL at the general meeting of the Canadian 11th. CASA decided to postpone its lobbying Jackson pose on Alliance of Student Associations, joining dele­ efforts until next year and focus on an internal Parliament Hill. gates from each of the 23 other member review, a process that normally takes place in schools. March. Below: Heritage One of the highlights of the conference, "Being a young organization, we had to figure Minister Sheila Copps according to McHugh, was a meeting with out the best way for [everyone] to be heard." shows the delegates Finance Minister Paul Martin. Some of the said McHugh. "We realized that we've grown the Speaker's chair in issues discussed included interest rates on and that we have to be quite serious in what the House of student loans, income tax exemptions and we're doing. So. we decided that we have to tuition. make a stronger message." Commons. Another item that students brought up was The CASA membership also formulated their the creation of a pan-Canadian agreement that national campaign for the coming year. The would smooth out the process for students program attempts to raise public awareness on who decide to transfer to another university. post-secondary education issues as well as "[Ai the meeting.] everybody in that room CASA's profile on university campuses. realized how important CASA was." said According to McHugh. it was important that McHugh. "One ofthe things that helped us the UofL Students' Union be represented at the was the fact that [Martin] wasn't as well- conference. "If every school there was just the briefed as he should have been. big universities and they said, 'We're here to "When we said something to him, he said. represent the voices of every student possible.' That's ridiculous. There's no way we do that.' that doesn't hold much water. And one of his assistants whispered, That's "And everybody has the same vote. We the way it's done right now.'" brought things [as] to how the University of Following the discussion. Martin asked the Lethbridge feels on accessibility, on the quality representatives how their campuses and stu­ of our education." dents were doing in the wake of September The UofL was host to CASA's annual general 1l"1. The group was told about hate crimes meeting in June. and other acts of racism. McHugh asked the The Canadian Alliance of Student minister to remember education when "this is Associations was formed in 1994 when five all said and done." student organizations decided to separate from The two also had a meeting with Heritage the Canadian Federation of Students and form Minister Sheila Copps. followed by a tour of a new organization. Parliament Hill with stops in the Prime

mutxnmsd Replacement of gym floor shunts convocation to LCC

by Tyler Christensen Physical Plant. "The profile of the eleva­ with the quality of the gym floor," she "We were concerned that it's accumu­ News Editor tions of these high-performance floors [is] said. "A lot of the spring has gone out of lating under the floor," he said. "We different than the existing." [It]." don't want to put a new gym floor on a pian to replace the floor of the He went on to explain that this discrep­ Besides convocation, other summer damp slab." main gymnasium during the sum­ ancy would cause the door thresholds, events will also be impacted. Spring As a result, they removed a part of the A mer will force the University to doors and basketball nets to no longer leagues, a fundraiser for the department, existing floor in the northwest corner of hold its convocation ceremony at match with the height of the floor. The will have to be cancelled. Certain sport the gym and the storeroom area, and Lethbridge Community College. bleachers further complicate matters, camps, such as basketball, may run in installed a new weeping tile system last The project, which could cost as much with some parts having to be temporarily rented space or not at all. year. as $250 000, is currently scheduled to dismantled. Slavin also expressed concern that The current floor is original, dating begin following final exams in April 2002. According to Sandy Slavin, Manager of unforeseen circumstances could cause back to the construction of the physical Estimates suggest that it could take Athletics and Recreation Services, the project to run into September. education building in 1972. between three and four months to com­ replacement of the gym floor has been a According to Sullivan, one of the prob­ Funding for the replacement project will plete. recurring item on the department's wish lems with the building is that groundwa­ likely be approved by the Board of "It's a horribly complicated event," said list. ter from watering activities on the west Governors in January or February. Brian Sullivan, Associate Director of "We've had, for a long time, an issue side migrates in.

The service is a toll-free, 24 hour telephone counselling about 4% of all calls received. Kids Help line that provides a place for young people to turn when Because the topics are extremely serious and usually they feel they cannot talk to their friends or parents. It very uncomfortable, the Kids Help Phone attempts to is completely anonymous and confidential. make calls as easy as possible. A caller who is uncom­ Phone Although the trained counsellors that staff the Kids fortable speaking to the counsellor that answers can Help Phone will not solve your problem, they will help simply ask to be transferred to another. you come to the right decision for you. Among the various presenters at the launch were launches According to Alberta Regional Director Valerie Cooper, Founding Chair of the Lethbridge Chapter Council Kids Help Phone is not jusl for kids. "We have a lot of Marilyn Cooper, Colleen Klein and Mayor-Elect Bob lethbridg students that call that are at university," she said. "The Tarleck. kids that are now hitting university age have grown up Tarleck stated that he would continue to devote time to with Kids Help Phone [and] the option is still there for youth. "It might be a good idea for the Mayor and some them to use the service." chanter people from City Hall to sit down with some young peo­ Kids Help Phone receives an average of 7% of its calls ple and have a focus group." by Renee Lynn Ellis from Alberta. Although this may seem like a relatively News Writer Kids Help Phone receives funding from the Kids Help small number, it amounted to 26 016 calls last year. Foundation through corporate sponsorships, direct What are these kids calling about? According to the response appeals, special events and promotions and he Kids Help phone officially launched its year 2000 statistics, 39% call about relationships. Other th general donations. T^Lethbridg e chapter on Wednesday, October 17 . reasons include abusive behaviors and violence (12%), Ifyou ever need to talk, call the Kids Help Phone at sexuality (10%) and suicide, which is the subject of 1-800-668-6868. news The Meliorist. thursday October 25,2001 - page 5 Protect your plans for winter

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1 The proposed legislation even stiffens the penalties for hate crimes such as those t is unlikely that any of us will forget the events of September 11 " , and rightly deplorable acts that have increased in number dramatically following the tragedies in so. the United States. I Another feature of the bill is its broad expansion of police power, such as making it The unspeakable acts committed on that day were crimes against humanity. While easier to monitor private communications. In fact, police would be granted the our first instinct may be to recoil in horror and try to put it out of our mind, we must authority to detain individuals for 72 hours without charging them, if they believe never forget. By studying the past, we can prevent such atrocities from occurring they are preventing a terrorist act. again. At first, this seems like a good idea. After all, it is widely suspected that terrorists It is also the duty of the Canadian government, like that of the United States, to continue to live and operate within Canada's borders. But if we give this issue a bit enact legislation to help prevent another September 1 l*n. They are in the process of more thought, concerns begin to emerge. While the negative implications of bill C-36 doing this with bill C-36, a new anti-terrorism act that is currently being pushed may seem to pale in comparison to the incredible loss of life of September 11th, we through House of Commons and Senate committees at the same time. must be very careful about the kind of precedent we are setting. The bill contains many good points, including definitions of what actually consti­ A terrorist act is by its very nature designed to incite panic and hysteria in those tutes terrorism under the Criminal Code of Canada. It provides for the creation of a who survive the attack. Let us not grant a victory to the perpetrators of these hor­ list of known terrorist organizations and their members and allows the government to rendous crimes by sacrificing the principles that our society claims to espouse. In freeze and seize the assets of their supporters. the "war on terrorism," democracy must not be a victim.

cyioupSAowinoc Activists stake out Halifax military (Miss Cdevious By David Pal, Tito Gazette Jenny Lee Halifax ICUP1 eace activists staged a sit-in at the entrance to the Department of National Defence HMC dockyard in Halifax on October 13th to voice opposition to Cindy Conrad PCanadian military support for the U.S.-led "war on terrorism." Since attacks on Afghanistan commenced on October 7th, local organizers have focused their attention on the role of the Canadian military and the role Halifax Krissy Kiss plays in mobilizing soldiers and military equipment. The HMC dockyard is a critical component in Canada's current military mobiliza­ tion. More than 1,000 sailors and extensive military equipment departed to aid the U.S. last Wednesday. Saturday's demonstration continued until early Sunday morning when police SpeciaCs tojfymemver:h threatened to use pepper spray and make arrests. Activists erected a makeshift "peace camp" at the entrance to tlie DND base. The 'Amature ^hfigfit - wwember 07 action was the latest in a series of marches and rallies that have taken place in the Halifax area since the September 11th terrorist attacks in Washington and New York. Ladies *hfigfit - T>ecem9er Demonstrators said that they are angry with the Canadian government, and not with the soldiers themselves. The protestors said that there is an alternative to Monday ifigfit Tootbatt military retaliation. "I don't agree with Canadian troops being a part of this war," stated third-year Bud Super Can SpeciaC Dalhousie University student Anna Hunter. Protesters said they are also upset over racial profiling of Arabs and Muslims. ifot T)OQS $1.00 While the military continued their regular activities by rerouting traffic to a dif­ ferent entrance, Hunter felt the sit-in was effective in "pulling energy and time and people away from military action," as well as drawing public attention to the issue. "Not enough people are acting. People aren't putting pressure on MPs, on the JL HE JL OP prime minister," Hunter said. She added that opposition to war has become taboo in light of the terrorist EXOTIC DANCE1 attacks. 6 "With the criminalization of dissent, people are scared of anti-war protesting." she said. Observers of the sit-in and march reacted both with peace signs and honks of encouragement, as well as a few angry outbursts. The Meliorist. thursday October 25.2001 - page 7

evening stereotypes by Dallah Merzaban. times the chest, accompanied by oppressed and not choose to give viewed as oppressive if forced decided to adopt the hijab again uitvssev various types of conservative me a voice almost is that the upon women by their families or as a way to proudly assert her Vancouver ICDP1 clothing. women themselves who are fear­ the government under which they Muslim identity. "Especially here, because the ing my oppression are oppressing live. Shahid said donning hijab gives gnorant. Secluded. campus is so large and there's a me because they don't think I But, as a matter of personal her greater confidence. She has Oppressed. Backward. Mute. lot more people from the general can speak for myself," said choice, hijab can represent free­ been wearing the covering since I Victim. community-at-large here, you get Taylor. "Even if I'm a well-edu­ dom. grade six, when it became com­ Muslim women who wear the a lot more looks. People will cated woman and English is my "If by choice Muslim women pulsory for girls in Saudi Arabia, Islamic head and body covering stop. People will point. People first language, they still feel that today choose to wear [hijab], we where she lived for most of her often face these harsh negative will stare," said Taylor, a gradu­ somehow they still need to speak can see it as a very positive deci­ life before moving to Vancouver. stereotypes. ate student in microbiology. for me." sion which demonstrates links to Shahid said she's frustrated by However, for many Muslim Taylor converted to Islam sever­ For Taylor, the foremost reason identity, links to heritage, links to people who vilify Islam and hijab, women at the University of al years ago and decided to adopt she wears hijab is to please God, place of origin, family, tradition associating them with oppres­ British Columbia, their attire the hijab a year and a half ago, an explanation she says is often so it can be seen In a very, very sion, terrorism and the negative offers them a unique form of while attending Simon Fraser insufficient for non-Muslims. positive way," said Arbel. treatment of women in Muslim spiritual identity and freedom, University for her undergraduate She said hijab also helps her to countries one they say is often misunder­ studies. define herself in a diverse culture such as stood. Like many Muslim women at and described her decision to don Like many Muslim women at Saudi Arabia. "I think there's a general igno­ UBC, Taylor said the misconcep­ hijab as a gradual autonomous UBC, Taylor said the miscon­ "Oppression rance. I think people fear things tions surrounding hijab are one. is when a that they don't understand," said numerous, the most common of Daphna Arbel, a UBC religious ceptions surrounding hijab are woman does- Terumi Taylor, one of many which is that hijab is forced on studies professor, said that Muslim women at UBC who numerous, the most common of nt want to her and is a symbol of her igno­ despite the Increasing popularity d wears the hijab, a term that rance and oppression by men. of the attire, particularly among which is that hijab is forced on ^°ZTi describes the various coverings She said women who do not young Muslim women, negative worn by Muslim women. These understand the significance of images associated with hijab and her and is a symbol of her igno- trying to coverings are most commonly the attire level most of these Islam persist. - - impose some- seen in the form of a scarf that stereotypes. Arbel, who teaches a course rance and oppression by men. ,,,,IVU on her covers the hair, neck and some­ "That you would feel I'm which explores the images of Eve But in Saudi in Judaism, Christianity and Jewairia Hafeez and Asma Arabia, if you Islam, said that viewing Islam Shahid, second-year UBC science womengo aroun, they'rd ande yonout asoppressed,k the " and hijab as harmful to women's students, emphasized the impor­ said Shahid. "It's a heritage and toy Bandy Joseph rights is often misplaced and tance of viewing hijab as a posi­ a religious rule and everybody's Superintendent off simplistic. tive form of Islamic identity. proud of it." Security She explained that, in contrast The two women wear hijab Meanwhile, for Taylor, the hijab to many contemporary depictions because they say it is compulsory projects an image of professional­ arking meters are pro­ of women in Islam, the Quran, for Muslim women in the Quran. ism and trustworthiness she did vided to enable short- Islam's Holy Book, paints a very For them, the covering is a pow­ not experience before converting p term parking. Time lim­ positive picture of women. erful mode of identification and to Islam and adopting hijab. its on the meters are designed to accommodate the needs of the She said that while it is not carries with it many important She said she receives more specific location, such as 30 minutes on Level 4 or 2 hours In clearly dictated in the Quran that qualities. respect from both men and the North lot. Parking meter rules are governed by the City of all believing Muslim women "Hijab is about modesty, piety women. By taking sexuality out Lethbridge Traffic Bylaw 3499. should wear hijab, the attire and about reserving yourself for of the picture, she said hijab Section 1204 of bylaw 3499 states: "No person shall allow a encourages modesty, a quality the people who really deserve allows women not to flaunt their vehicle to remain parked in a metered space for a period of time the Quran prescribes for both you," said Hafeez, who moved to sexuality in a way that is prohib­ in excess of the maximum permitted time indicated on either the men and women. Vancouver four years ago from ited by Islam. Brunei, where it is compulsory meter or on parking signs pertaining to that space, regardless of Arbel said that in order to over­ "When I present myself, I'm pre­ for girls to wear hijab in high senting who I am, not kind of this whether or not there has been a violation of Section 1203 (meter come misconceptions surround­ school. physical manifestation of me. It's expired). A further offence shall be deemed to have occurred for ing hijab, observers must be sen­ When she first moved, Hafeez more what I'm about and what each subsequent period of time, In excess of that permitted by sitive to the fluidity of the sym­ stopped wearing hijab for a few my intellect is. It becomes free­ either the meter or the parking signs, that the vehicle remains so bol, which varies in its implica­ months because of pressure from ing because you can be who you parked." tions depending on the context. Hijab, she explained, may be her non-Muslim friends. She are." This means that if you are at a 30 minute meter, you cannot come out after 29 minutes and plug the meter for a further 30 minutes. You must vacate the space. As stated in the bylaw, the maximum stay is determined by the meter's maximum time. Persons who continually plug a meter and monopolize the space for extended periods of time are inconveniencing other users. Please be considerate. 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h nditii Fred aii^cl world ntertainment ipinion dark, angry music. What the It is not Fred Durst himself Bizkit just plain pisses me off. for corporate rock. Everything hell does he have to be angry by Tom Svanes that has mined music, but True, Fred Durst is an incredi­ Fred says he is not or is. he is Entertainment rather what he is and what he bly smart businessman and has or is not. He is not a visionary; about? If Billy Corgan has rea­ Writer represents. Music is no longer put out some decent sounding he is the music industry's bitch. son to be angry, then Stevie music, it is music-in-a-can. tunes but he is no better than Fred never created Fred. Fred Wonders music should make summer of listening to The purpose of music once was •NSYNC. Since the bands was created by MTV crowd-surf­ anything written by Leonard the radio has made me to express ideas and entertain, inception, he has milked that ing on a piece of plywood at Cohen seem like a Mary Poppins Acome to one conclusion. but somehow it has changed manufactured "teen angst" bull­ Woodstock II - do not get me bedtime lullaby. Maybe it is a Music today is terrible. into corporate mush. Do not shit and we eat it up with a started on that donkey show. good thing the Smashing There are a few things in tills get me wrong, I am a right-wing spoon. The truth Stain, Backstreet Boys. Britney Pumpkins quit, because they world that I love. I love sports. capitalist, but corporations Spears. Christina Augilera. and were cyclically lapping up the I love beer. I love Alberta, the have ruined music for me and the band I like to call same shit they were shoveling. Progressive Conservatives and my generation. It is an idea •NSYNC are nothing This just goes to show that Martina Hingis. Most impor­ that just about every music but sloppy seconds of music today is nothing more tantly, I love music. I am not a writer in North America has Limp Bizkit. Would it than a group of posers. Some music critic, but I have become conveyed, yet nobody listens. not be nice to see Neil decent sounding music has critical of music. Music has Gone are the days when Young come out of the been put out, but very little defined generations, started artists freely expressed curtains on an award good music has been made movements and shaped the themselves through music. show and smash Fred in since the Seventies. In the world in which we live, yet our Today, music is produced, tlie grill? dawn of corporate rock, bands musical generation is being synthesized and manufac­ On a recent Much More like Boston knew their place in spearheaded by a whining, hyp­ tured into slick, well-pack­ Music interview with Ben music. They knew that they ocritical poser, whose greatest aged money sumps. Folds, he brought up a com­ made popular music, not good contribution to society is the There is more silicone parison that further illus­ music. They did not pretend Nookie, yeah the Nookie. Gone and sculpting going on in trates my point about manu­ that they were some incredible are the days of musicians and a studio than on Britney factured rock. Basically songwriters defining an era of music. The sixties had the Spears breasts and the speaking, he said Stevie fighting the "man," and they Beatles, the seventies had the results are not nearly Wonder was a blind, black kid were happy because they were Stones and Zeppelin, the as good. *NSYNC, the from a poor family and had rich. Eighties no one cares about, but Backstreet Boys, Blink 182 just about everything possible Nowadays, artists try to justify who will our generation be and Limp Bizkit are not musi­ he is working against him, yet he was their existence by substituting remembered for? Gone are Neil cians, they are actors playing just a puppet, a pawn able to create brilliant music slick marketing and producing Young, Eric Clapton, Paul musicians on TV. They may of pop music. Oh look, Fred is that came from the heart. He for quality. Since the inception McCartney and Bob Dylan. In think that they are artists but mad at corporate rock. Now he overcame all obstacles and cre­ of MTV in 1982, our generation are *NSYNC, Limp Bizkit and they are marketing, just fig­ is mad at capitalism. See Fred ated real, lasting music. On the has created a society which val­ P. Diddy. The closest thing our ments of a record producers run. See Fred jump. See Fred's other hand, Billy Corgan grew ues quantity over quality. I am generation has seen to a real vision. I have ten times the angry life. See all this on Total up in an upper middle-class not saying that pop music does musician is Kurt Cobain. So respect for *NSYNC because Request Live. Buy today. Poor family, watching professional not have its place, but just like why is modern music so bad? they realize what they are and Fred? wrestling and driving his Volvo real life, too much pop makes Simple answer, Fred Durst. are not ashamed of it, but Limp He is the definitive posterboy to the prom, yet he creates you sick. Thank you s. Cooper

by Kate Kaufman to Calgary. The part of her arti­ "why don't you take your friend's read the article and could So that is it, girls look at situa­ Contributor cle that I am referring to is, advice and just stop overanalyz- remember enough of it to use to tions from every angle possible woman's tendency to overanalyze. ing everything?" his advantage. and guys do not look at them at t the Zoo last Thursday I You are probably wondering how Stop analyzing. What would I In the days of sobriety that fol­ all. In all honesty, I would love had an interesting thing in God's name did this subject do with all that free time? Where lowed, I began to stew on this to live my life that way. Think A happen to me. ever broach the Zoo on a fun- would I invest my energies? Is topic. Is the problem really that about the amount of stress and One of my friends inadvertently filled Thursday night? that even healthy? women overanalyze, or is it that grief that would be eliminated. caused me to have to defend not Well allow me to lay the scene. A combination of wine and men do not analyze enough? As The problem is that analyzing is only myself but also the female I am sitting with a male friend shock was starting to make me two completely separate genders, a quality so engrained in the gender as a whole. Anybody who and we are having a little 'talk.' dizzy. I was shocked not only do we have to enter some sort of female psyche that elimination is read the Meliorist last week prob­ by talk I mean listening to my that my dear friend's article, compromise in order to have next to impossible. Someone ably read Diana Cooper's article ability to take any situation and which I was completely support­ serenity? saying to me, "why don't you lake on relationships. I am Diana's blow it completely out of propor­ ive of, had just kicked me in the Since I am female and have lit­ your friends advice and stop friend. I am one of the single tion. ass. But it was also that a guy - tle chance In hell of ever fully overanalyzing?" is like me saying girls, and I am writing this on So there we are conversing 'the smartest man in the world' - understanding the male brain, I to some guy, "why don't you stop one of our aforementioned trips away when he drops the bomb. had actually taken the time to decided the only way I would get scratching yourself in public ?" the answer would be to ask a Easier said than done. So what guy. My victim was Ken Adams. do we do? We sat down over some caffeine Well guys, you need to under­ Feel like you're always and the conversation progressed stand that women need to talk as follows: about stuff, this is natural to us walking a tightrope? as playing video games is to you. K: How do guys think about Girls, we need to understand that stuff? guys do not want to hear every A: What do you mean? angle. MOST WOMEN DO! K: For example relationships, Basically, girls need to show you know how girls sit there some restraint. I know we need The YWCA oilers programs for Women to and take in every little detail answers to those life-altering help balance your Mind, Body and Spirit. then they twist it around, try questions but we need to learn to Consider these programs designed for it on in a different size, etc. pick our battles. Gentlemen, How about guys? Women's Minds, Bodies & Spirits: since we understand your natu­ A: Oh, you mean how do guys ral tendencies towards Nintendo, * Aerobics analyze situations? hockey and scratching, try to * Weight Room K: Yeah. show us some compassion when * Socializing with others A: They don't really. Lots of times it comes to our need to explore * Stress Counselling guys do stuff and they don't even life from every possible angle. know why they do it. They don't Analyzing and overanalyzing are think about the reasons, they just a natural part of the female YIUCA do whal they do. Guys don't makeup, if you need support lor spend that much time on the Ifs that, look at this article, I just 604 - 8 Street S., Lethbridge ands or huts. spent an hour of my time overan­ K: Hmmmmm . . . alyzing the topic of analyzing. 329-0088 How is that for proof. The Meliorist. thursday October 25.2001 - page 9 Behind the scenes of Lilly, Alta. played a difficult character, and did it well, holding to the psychotic habits of Dim Denny. by Danielle Grassland manager was primarily responsible to see that, as in his own words, "the show runs Most of the cast played more than one character, Entertainment Writer as smoothly as possible." This means Opening and adapted to each persona with great ability, hold­ hile place cues, sound cues, and making sure ing the individuality of each separate person through­ that everything Is organized and happen­ out the production. watching night a play, I ing. He accomplishes this mostly from the A review I believe the ability greatly enjoy the front of the stage where he observes all to stay in character wonderful sets, that Is happening on stage and is able to by Rebecca Toon relay information backstage to the assis­ Entertainment Writer is one of the hardest costumes, light­ things to do for an ing, music and of tant stage managers, Stephanie Rip, and Laurel Sherwood. They in turn convey the actor, and this cast course the acting [he play Lilly. Alta by Kenneth Dyba is a story of information received to the people needed. has proved with this that all work a young couple trying desperately to escape a They also call lines and help to prepare play that they have together to create community where discrimination, repression rehearsal props. the talent to do so. the ambiance of and misery disturb the stereotypical "peaceful, small the play. Deonie Hudson, as the head electrician, The set was very town life" that so often Is labeled on Southern Alberta. I have often arranges the lighting and special effects effective in illustrat­ required. For example, she arranged the The talented cast brilliantly depicted the emotions and wondered what ing the town's spirit, flicker wheel to portray the appearance of anxieties of the characters of this play. happened behind and had an eerie fire in Lilly. Alta., as well as the rolling Scott Sauer, playing Willy Tyler, took the audience the scenes in effect for a present preparation for clouds. These are just a few of the cre­ back in time from the present, where his character is ative figures behind the scenes. where Willy Tyler the production. I burdened with the tragedy of his past, to the small Unfortunately I was unable to talk to all was old and living in had the opportu­ town when it was booming with familiar activity and Ptioto by Heathar Hamilton of the production staff, yet all of the a ghost town. The open and deserted buildings nity to go back­ life. His transformation between the past and present departments in a production are very behind him enforced the feeling of tragedy. stage of Lilly, Alta. during a rehearsal and were exceptional as he captivated the audience with witness an Intensity of action that an interdependent. Of course, we must not This small town is a place that on the outside, is a the ability to change not only his age, but his mentali­ audience member does not normally see. forget the people that perhaps are the happy town with residents living full and easy lives, most obvious in the preparation of a pro­ ty and spirit. I was expecting noise, scurrying around, but on the inside, it is a town with depressed and duction, the actors and actresses. Theirs Josh Zumstein, portrayed Dim Denny the pyromani- and some very tense people, but Instead I anxious people trying desperately to leave. The cast found the complete opposite. Backstage is an all-consuming job, to remain focused ac ex-patient of the Ponoka institution. The character and crew have done a fantastic job illustrating this action was quite organized, as it has to be. on everything happening around them, to was fascinating. Zumstein kept the behavior of Dim be alert to all cues while at the same time community, with the emotions and atmosphere to go There certainly was much activity, but it Denny throughout the play, with the constant fidget­ encouraging and establishing unity with with it. was a quiet bustling about, changing of ing and staring at the young women of Lilly. He costumes, listening for cues, silently the other performers. It is difficult to con­ rehearsing lines and practicing move­ vey in such a short space the fervent ments. A subtle energy pervades the air activity that occurs behind the scenes of a as the performers move about on and off production. Every person involved must stage. Although off stage. I could not help give a full effort. but be caught up in the play, as each per­ As I walked around and observed from son was caught up in his or her character. backstage, my admiration grew for the Jazzerwocky Who is responsible for all this organiza­ amount of focus and organization I saw tion of cues, lights, sounds, and cos­ among all members. It was certainly an Poetry tumes? Corey Makoloski as the stage informative and surprising experience. by Loralee Edwards "music includes poetry, and poetry readings in Lethbridge, the crowd Wilson is a trained musician and started the show with a historic Entertainment Writer includes music." This was especially was small, but enthusiastic. dancer. One of her poems chronicles sound poem written in 1918. Steve true of the performers at the matinee. Bill Bissett opened the show. her journey from 'bun head to bard' Ross Smith is a poet and fiction when she realized she could perform writer. Lea Pas has an amazing he first annual Jazzerwocky The three featured poets. Bill Bissett experiments with poetry on ballet through her poetry, the contor­ voice, and composed much of the Jazz/Spoken Word Festival was Bissett. Sheri D Wilson, and the the page, excluding any capitalization tions of her face mimicking emotions material. David Gross rounded out on Saturday. Steve Ross Smith Band took the or punctuation. His performance T stage at 1:30 pm. Sheri D Wilson Saturday was no exception. His and sounds. She did this very well. the trio. He plays bass for the The Poetry Matinee was one of three Sheri has a video on Bravo, "Airplane Saskatoon Symphony. Playing with events, the other two being a jazz and Bill Bissett joked about their per­ poetry is humorous, spiritual, and Paula." and has another video coming the symphony was Chris, a guest clinic with Kristlan Alexandrov formances being Karaoke poetry, as has sounds that expresses a range of out called "Spinster". Her poems are percussionist. He used everything Saturday morning and a concert by they did not bring a band, but used emotions. His voice goes from feath­ filled with great lines - such as "1 from turkey basters to paint brushes Alexandrov in the evening. I attend­ CD's to back them up. The Steve ery soft to deep and masculine with want a man with a tight butt /Instead as drum sticks. ed the poetry matinee held in the Ross Smith Band was a three-piece excellent - one of Bills favorite words of a man with a tight ass." The afternoon flew by, and the per­ Sterndale Bennet Theatre. Sterndale band with a featured percussionist - effects. His poem, "It's Raining formers stayed after to answer ques­ Bennet is a black box theatre, which out from Toronto, making a fourth. Frogs" has always been a personal Steve Ross Smith and his band tions from the audience. worked wonderful. All senses were The theme of the matinee was defi­ favorite, and it was great to hear him were riveting. Steve Ross Smith and Jazzerwocky is to be an annual on the performers. The poetry and nitely the sound. All three poets perform it. Lea Pas, a very accomplished and event. I recommend taking it in next jazz were held together because as used sound extensively, often in the Sheri D Wilson's performance had trained musician and vocalist, per­ year, it will blow your mind. the presenter Gordon Leigh said, place of words. Like most poetry the crowd laughing aloud with her. formed many sound poems. They entertainment page 10 - The Meliorist. thursday October 25.2001

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Leonard Cohen would be good. The first song, "In my Secret Life," from Cohen's previous work. "By the River Dark" is a Robinson singing a verse from the start, and In the Ten NG W Songs begins with his album producer and backup singer song that does not give off the warmth that the oth­ sleeve they have taken the lyrics she performs and by Dean Gaskarth Sharon Robinson repeating thc song ers on this album did. put them in italics. When Cohen begins, he really Entertainment Writer title In a very melodic way. Without The song gave me a begins to captivate me. I cannot put my finger on warning. Cohen's distinct vocals begin, similar feeling as the why this song prevailed so much, but it just did. and the song overtakes you. Cohen's one I received while lis­ The music was slightly different, the format was fter much waiting and anticipation. Leonard music, typically for me, has been a tening to "Waiting for slightly different, and the feeling I got from It was dif­ Cohen has finally released Ten New Songs. darker sound, probably from the way the Miracle." The song ferent. The album closes out with a slower song A he sings it. but this song was different. sounds dark, has dark called "The Land of Plenty." which I felt was a nice The album - nol surprisingly - has ten new songs It came across as a warmer tunc. I in the title, and gave way to close the album off. from Cohen. What Cohen may lack in creativity for think that Robinson's accompaniment me chills just listening album titles and album art Is made up by thc creativ­ Women of all ages will be flocking to record stores to has something to do with this. to it. ity of thc content on each of his albums. Cohen is an pick this one up, and having worked in a record The next few songs continue with The one song on the established poet, novelist, music writer and per­ store, I know this to be true. The man is considered this style, and I must say adding album that really stood former. But regardless of what he has accomplished. a sex icon to women both young and old. 1 would Robinson to back up the album was a apart from the rest of I had this new album to listen to. suggest to everyone else to join the flocks and go lis­ great Idea. The sixth of the ten songs the album was "Boogie ten to this one. as Cohen has put together another Within seconds ofthe albums start. I knew this was one that I had come to expect Street." It begins with solid album.

Tori Amos new take on the song. She also does a great job on Tom Walt's "Time" does not really develop a good flow in the song making it hard to listen and lOCCs "I'm Not In Love Anymore". She has also included her version to. She has also recorded her take on the popular Neil Young song Strange LMtle Girts of Eminem's popular "Heart of Gold." She does not do Neil justice with this song - as she by Dean Gaskartb song "'97 Bonnie and rocks pretty hard to a song that should be kept a slower melodic tune. Entertainment Writer Clyde." In this song, just like the way Neil recorded it. I had a good chuckle when I heard she comes across "Raining Blood," which is a song by the death-metal band Slayer. She ori Amos released her new album Strange Little Girls last week, but sounding very much really turns an ugly sounding song, into something that is enjoyable, and it really is not all that new. The album for those who do not know like Jewel, but it Is you can understand the lyrics. Tis a collection of cover tunes (songs done by other artists). I have different enough to The last song was by far my favorite, and for those faithful readers out only heard a small portion of her songs before, tunes like "Merman," I know it is not her. there, you might have figured out that I think the last song is one of the enjoyed. I had always wanted to listen to more, but 1 was admittedly I did not like most important to an album. She does a beautiful cover of Joe Jackson's scared to. Despite thc album not being original songs, reviewing it for the "Happiness Is a "Real Men." paper was the perfect excuse. Warm Gun," original­ I definitely want to explore her work further, and ask her fans who are The album concept is one where the artist adopts the life of different ly a Beatles song. reading this to let me know where to go from here. Take the opportunity women who either sing the song, or are the subject of the song. Among The tune is really to listen to some of these songs and check out the different album covers, these covers, is a weepy version of "Enjoy the Silence." originally done by long, and is distract­ which show her dressed as the characters on the album (all four are Depeche Mode. I really enjoyed this version of the song, as it presents a ing to listen to. She depicted in the accompanying picture).

Goo goo dolls by Meghan Johnson and radio friendly singles, the Learned . . . are three of the Goo Goo Dolls. Entertainment Writer Goo Goo Dolls have chosen to hardest tracks on Dizzy Up the What I Learned ... is a great What I .Learned. . . put together a collection of some Girl and then the sweet and ten­ collection of Goo Goo Dolls' songs he Goo Goo Dolls latest of the best tracks from every der ballad, "Acoustic #3". for any fan of the band. For the release. What I Learned album they have released. The collection then showcases fans that have been there since Tabout Ego, Opinion, Art and What I Learned...starts wilh five songs from their most criti­ the beginning it is a nice stroll Commerce is a collection of songs four songs from their 1998 cally acclaimed album, A Boy down memory lane and for those spanning the band's thirteen year release Dizzy Up the Girl. Dizzy Named Goo (1995). From there who are newer fans of the band it career, from 1987 until 2000. Up the Girl was the band's most the band cycles through groups is a chance to sample some of What I Learned ... is really just pop friendly album, spawning the of songs from Superstar Car their earlier work. a greatest hits collection for their singles "Iris," and "Slide." The Wash (1993). Hold Me Up (1990), true fans. Instead of top ten hits four songs included on What I Jed (1989) and their 1987 debut trans/?/£>/? Tonight, I lay Lover's L.IV6 MUSIC watching mornings toy Brett Parker by Loralee Edwards Copy Editor Entertainment Writer

Tonight, I lay watching Still in bed October you as you sleep she stretches like a cat with the way your body's rise and fall arms far over her head 22 - 27 The Blarney Stone finds rhythm legs straight and rigid. Shane Young in the caress of flesh 24 The Wolfs Den Howling Wolf upon the mattress. She curls up again Open Stage My body yearns for a rhythm of its own into a ball, hands tucked 25 The Edge Thursday Nite for the night is beginning under her chin. Blues Jam to fade as my muscles are finding She feels her lover's 25 Hugo's Old Ripper it hard to keep 26 Empress Theater Valdy & arms encircle her. A hand Gary Fjellgarrd my eyelids open, yet I rests on and circles her 26 Palace Hotel (Taber ) Miss B cannot give up my gaze breast, her nipple. Haven to sink into sleep; Her back moves up to 26 Bo'diddly's The Chevelles for you have made me feel so new 26/27 Lethbridge Legion Phil in your baptism of the night. the touch. A slight Wayne I have become soft purr escapes through 26/27 Ventura Inn Black Jack that old man parted lips. As her lover moves 26/27 Ricky's Tavern Kick who after a lifetime of Hollywood films closer she feels the soft Start has found those foreign fantasies 26/27 Coaldale Motor Inn Miss where the watching eye familiar tongue lick B Haven has wandered from circles down her spine. 26/27 Lethbridge Miners Library the violence of the blood Her lovers tongue flits The Knobs Halloween Party to the rhythm of the flesh down and around and 27 Coalbanks Inn Afternoon and finally come to find, why the night Jam seemed so forbidden up and rest at Iter neck. 27 Coaldale Kinsman Halloween on the mattress of his mind. She moves herself back, Party trying lo get closer, 27 Studio 54 Calamity Jane 1 have become closer closer. Halloween Bash that old drifter 27 The Shaughnessy Hotel who drifts until he is young They lay. Each Bamboo Guppies and lays sileni Listening to the other 27 Hugo's Duus Blues Band stretched out under the sky to listen take breath in and let il escape. 27 Empress Theater Michelle to night sounds. Wright I have become 29 The Blarney Stone Steve the call of the cricket, Hall which in pleading plight tommies the 30 Hugo's Wine Makers Nite sun to come 30 ZOO Open mic/stage and shine upon your face 31 Hugo's Halloween - J.W. so thai my watching eyes Hannam can merge with my mind 31 Ventura Inn The Chevelles and find you bathed in curtain laced light. Supplied by Saturday Nite Live, div. of Alberta Music Network. To add your event, call 381- 1885, fax 329-1248, or add it on line at www.albertamusic.net. entertainment page 12 - The Meliorist thursday October 25.2001

become increasingly aware of this patriot­ ous scenes, is established as a highly and resentment with Winter. While Irwin is A review of ism. When Irwin is brought into Winter's respected officer. This is fine. I can go able to befriend and gain power over the office, at the beginning of the film, to be along with someone doing very well and Inmates, Winter must restrain and punish introduced, a distinction is made between being respected for what he does. The them. Through Gandolfini we see a char­ the two characters. Winter's office is deco­ character as a person, though, Is minus­ acter that can withhold his emotions, his rated with various military artifacts and cule. I found it very hard to extract any time In the military has carved him this memorabilia. — pathos from a character that could only way. by Robert Pound Irwin makes the spout the dos and don'ts of being a sol­ The story is a mixture between Cool *CAsri Entertainment Editor dier. I have never been a soldier Hand Luke and An Officer and a comment that a £CAN^^H^ soldier does not °*S«**G and, thus, found it very hard to Gentleman. We have a character that tries Director: Rod Lurle need remnants relate to this ideal. to buck the system within a military Starring: Robert of war, that the The film does try to show the atmosphere. Watching this film, I found Hertford. James experience in human side of Irwin with the sub­ myself asking why exactly I did care what Gandolfini. Mark itself has plot of his daughter. In one scene was going on. The story Is wrought with Rufffalo value. A divi­ we see Redford and his daughter, cliches that I have seen in countless other sion is seen played by Robin Wright Penn, con­ films. The persecution that Redford's between character has to struggle against has been decorated American soldier is sen­ verse in the prison's visiting area. these two used in films like The Shawshank tenced to prison for crimes commit­ This is the only scene in which we characters. Redemption. There is little originality and ted in battle. Within this facility he see any human bond between Irwin A A good sol­ and anyone else. The scene fails. fresh material. Although I did like the must wage a war with a brutal warden dier per­ idea of this well established officer being who is endangering his inmates. This is Instead of showing emotions such as forms his knocked down to this prison system, hav­ essentially the premise for The Last regret or humility towards his daugh­ duty, liv­ Castle. Robert Redford stars as the ter, Redford comes across as vacant. ing his military Identity being relin­ ing by a deposed General Irwin, while James These actions do not correlate with quished. code, Gandolfini plays the corrupt Colonel Irwin, who much earlier in the film, The Last Castle is director Rod Lurie's while a Winter. says how all he wants to do is get to follow up to last year's The Contender. bad one This film follows a long tradition of the know his grandson and play checkers The Contender was a very savvy political Hollywood patriotism film. Like past hides behind his with him. I simply had no empathy for drama that raised some interesting issues. endeavors such as Saving Private Ryan or title and abuses his power. this character. With The Last Castle it looks as If lighten­ this past summer's Pearl Harbor, the This film does not work. To better clarify Gandolfini, on the other hand, was effec­ ing does not strike twice. Little character ideals of being a patriotic American are this statement, let us look at both the tive. His presence was so large on screen development and a story racked with shown yet again. With the emergence of characters and the story. Redford plays a that it was interesting to see him play cliches proved to be very tiresome. General Irwin into the prison system we highly decorated officer, who through vari- such a restrained part. There is anger The Rlarney

Rounding out the booze list The former location of the on a regular bun with a mid- (which is half the menu) is an other in this town. Kilkenny, Beefeater has been significantly range size of shaved beef and extensive list of martinis and by Chris Grabill Guiness, Smithwicks and renovated to present a warm nothing more. The accompany­ cocktails, something for everyone. Editor-in-Chief Beamish Red are just a few of the atmosphere that offers the right ing bowl of au jus did its job and I know I speak of the liquor a items on an impressive import amount of natural light and moisturized the sandwich and large amount but it is an Irish breathing room for clients. The made it a good meal. traditional Irish pub has list that is also completed with pub remember. raised roof is a huge assistant in Being the adventurer I am, I come to Lethbridge. I some of our favorite domestics. Now if you look past the wine providing a pub scene that does ventured for a braised steak In know some may say there An Irish pub does not only peddle A list, there is an amazing environ­ not give you the old bingo-hall Guiness sauce. The dish came already was one or two, but, carbonated delights, there is a ment. Rich wood walls dampen stranglehold. out with a nice chunk of beef trust me this is the real deal. It whisky list that reads like a the lights of the heavily (but not We decided to have a bite to eat bathing in a Guiness marinade. has a draught list better than no whose who of good libation. overdone) decorated dining area. and began to navigate the menu. The broth had a sweet flair to it, The menu is not even close to the and was assisted by the healthy magnitude of the drink selection. serving of fresh, flavour rich Manage more than money. Manage people, change, growth and strategy This resides well as it can be onions. The steak also had a interpreted as they have a few swimming team of mushrooms dishes that they do real well, as rolling around in the mouth­ opposed to a tome of a menu watering bowl to make a thor­ where everything is done sub-par. oughly enjoyable entree. Saddled The menu includes a bunch of along side the dish were a color­ Irish licked appetizers such as ful collection of crisp onions and Galway Shrimp, Wings of peppers. They got a splash from Wicklow and my favorite Kenny's our old friend Guiness and were Four Skins. There is a good a perfect accompaniment for my spattering of sandwiches and meal. It matched just right with steaks and of course some Irish my Irish Cream Ale and the specialties such as fish and chips whole ordeal had me spouting off or deep-dish Irish stew. dirty limericks and searching A fellow Meliorist staffer and I after lucky charms for the began the feast with stuffed remainder of the day. mushroom caps. The hearty As all meals come to the end, chunks of mushroom where we had to try a dessert and served with a creamy sauce of a indulged in a Deep Dutch Apple CMA combination of good-sized pieces r Pie. I think it could be summed of shrimp and crab. The deli­ up by a quote from my always cious concoction was smothered refined dining companion when in cheese and baked in an escar- he simply said, "this is great Shaping the Future got bowl. It was an excellent $#*king pie." The entire spread start to our meal, even though It ran us a hefty $48.47, which was regretful that the dish was included a few brews, the meals, not served with bread to sop up appetizer, cup of soup and the remaining spots of the amaz­ dessert, but it was well worth it. ing seafood sauce. As we moved A true traditional pub is on our through our meal, my dining scene and should not be missed, companion enjoyed a beef dip as it is fun, delicious and Irish, with broccoli and bacon soup. which is always good. The soup was absolutely amazing (Out of five) CERTIFIED =MorMANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTeS as a hearty cream broth Food: ****l/2 enveloped large chunks of flavor­ Service: ***l/2 WScmt to know moreV ful broccoli and bacon, combin­ Ambience: **** 1 877.CMA.2000 www.cma-alborta.com ing for an amazing taste. The beef dip was uneventful, served entertainment The Meliorist. thursday October 25.2001 - page 13

Last weeks answers: #1 - Chevy Chase #2- Bruce Campbell

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'Horns home opener: 'Horns undefeated at home

University off LetimrlilBe Athletics a solid 5-3 win. Jeff Neufeld led the 'Horns with three Sports Release points, including the game-winning goal. Ryan Epp and Charlie Mattersdorfer also chipped in a goal and an he University of Lethbridge Pronghorn Men's assist. Kirby Millar got the win in net. hockey team hosted the University of Regina Saturday was a slower, tighter game. The teams trad­ TCougars in their Canada West home opener this ed powerplay goals in the first and regular strength past weekend and took three out of a possible four goals In the second period to head into the final frame points in the series. The 'Horns came away with a 5-3 tied. The 'Horns and the Cougars played a scoreless victory on Friday, and fought to a 2-2 tie on Saturday third and a scoreless overtime, to finish at 2-2. In Friday's opener the Pronghorns got out to a quick 4- Lethbridge goalkeeper Andy Houthays was easily the 0 lead before the game was twelve minutes old, chasing best 'Horn on the ice, stopping 44 of 46 shots fired his Regina's goalie from the cage in the process. The pace way. of the game slowed for the final two periods and the The Pronghorns hit the road this weekend for a series Pronghorns held on to come away from their opener with against the Bobcats In Brandon. Pronation soccer finishes home season by Bryan Fennell of the basement of the league. The Sports Writer 'Horns displayed commitment and an organized attack, thwarting several n Friday last, the University of Spartans assaults on their goal, occupied Lethbridge Pronghorns soccer in the first half by inspirational William teams brought to a close their Garcia and in the second by resolute O Jeremy Revesz. With the 'Horns' disci­ home seasons with some of their finest play all year, against the visiting Trinity pline sometimes wearing thin in the face Western University Spartans, whose of tireless defense, the Spartans were for­ women's team is currently tied for first tunate to place two on the scoreboard place in the league. Conditions on the and come away with a hard fought victo­ sunny, cool day were much improved ry. from the last home games of the Like the women's team, the men's is Pronghorns, played on a bitterly cold, poised for a strong run if the steady sometimes snowy October 14th. improvement they have displayed this However, the Pronghorns' fortunes on the season can continue into the next. Both field were unchanged, with the ladies the players and preparation are in place team falling 3-1 to the women's Spartans for the Pronghorns to accomplish much and the men going down 2-0. next season, and success can build upon The scoreboard and Trinity's goal in the success since none of the current roster first minute did not tell the whole story are lost to graduation. for the women though. Despite the adven­ This weekend both teams have a full turous daring of the Trinity net-minder, slate of action as they travel to the west the Women's Pronghorns could not con­ coast to play against UBC, UVic, and a vert long stretches of positive play and return match against the Spartans to pressure into points on the scoreboard. close out the season. Had they been able to, Melissa Prokop's marker in the second half would have been one of many points the 'Horns earned. As it stands, the women's team has come a long way, and, despite losing stalwarts Stacey Bolton, Lauren Leismeister, and Kristen Lorenz to gradu­ ation, must be considered poised to run rampant next season, with a position OUKFS near the top of the standings theirs for the taking. Likewise, the match between the men's Halloween Bash!!! team and the Spartans was an exception­ Saturday October 27th ally even affair, with the winner rising out mLMDfsat9pmlam<& MOW PROGRESSIVE, HOUSE, ana TRANCE!! Prizes and give-aways - Wear a costume I $3.50 Double Hi balls and shooter specials! October 31st tfaMoween Nfoh* Let's rip'er up!!! Pronghorns PHoto by Jana MbtMaM (g> Name that Tune @ 9:30 pm ) © PRIZES ana GIVE-AWAYS get a point In \ -make sure you wear your costume Calgary If wH( be a *c«ry ,?oo climb to respectability by tying the offensively potent UofC Dinos 1-1. vodka paralysers TMelissa Prokop hammered home the equalizer late hi the second half as the 8 pm - close 'Horns swarmed the UofC defense. The tie Improved the Pronghorns record to 2-7- *w 2 on the season. ** In men's play the 'Horns fell to the Dinos 3-1 and slid to 1-8-0 on the year. Both **»-» the men and women conclude Canada West play this weekend with three games each on the west coast. \

< sports The Meliorist. thursday October 25.2001 - page 15 Horns look to compete now and build for future with passing (top-10 nationally in assists) Mimick have rejoined the club. Bekkering, University off Letimrlilue and/or scoring (13 ppg last year and two Athletics a shot-blocking and defensive rebounding Sports Release 30-plus games in the playoffs). He is an mainstay, was a rotation performer two important rebounder too. years ago and could well earn heavy min­ Six-foot-two wing Alan Spoonhunter was utes this season. he 2001/2002 Pronghorn men's a NJCAA Division II ail-American at United Adams believes his recruiting class has basketball team Is looking forward Tribes before joining the UofL last year. the ability to contribute immediately and Tto a strong campaign, while building He averaged 13 ppg in an injury plagued (perhaps more importantly) improve down towards the future. 2000/2001 campaign. A healthy, fit the road. Head coach Dave Crook has departed Spoon may well do damage. Strong and springy six-foot-seven post after a very successful dozen year run as Six-foot-six post Nick Baldwin was thrust Tom Hudel comes south after two Alberta Horn bench boss. Crookie is now In Into the starting line-up just before Colleges Athletic Conference all-star cam­ charge of his alma mater at the University Christmas last year and went on to earn paigns at Calgary's Mount Royal College. of Winnipeg. Canada West all-rookie team status. The He is expected to provide a presence in the The new head 'Horn is Dave Adams. He physical warrior was a starter and captain paint at both ends of the court, while is no stranger to UofL basketball, however. of Alberta's bronze-medal winning 2001 occasionally popping out to the perimeter Adams played for the team in 1976-77, Canada Games' team, picking up a great and doing damage. certainly the fastest and quickest 'Horn. 78-81, starting at guard for two-plus sea­ deal of confidence en route. Six-foot-five Ryan Anderson could con­ Six-foot-seven post/wing Matthew sons. Adams, 43, returned to the UofL as Hard-nosed six-foot third-year ceivably play any spot on the floor. He Bekkering (Immanuel Christian - first an assistant for the last two years. His wing/point Rob Slavich received significant was a true high school (Calgary Sir cousin to Denis) has excellent skills and extensive head coaching resume includes Winston Churchill) offers versatility. lengthy stints at the provincial team, com­ and Alberta It should be an interesting campaign for munity college, high school and junior provincial team the 'Horns. The club returns a majority of high levels. He was Canadian Colleges (Western Juvenile Its significant parts. Then there is the fact Athletic Association men's basketball all-star) star, that a new head coach and plenty of fresh coach of the year in 84-85. before taking three talent has been infused into the machine. 'Horns went 10-12 in the Canada West years (one to work Expect the UofL to play an up-tempo run­ regular season last year, finishing fourth and two on a ning game. Of course, coming from out of eight. UofL hosted UBC in the quar­ Church of Latter Southern Alberta that is always an expec­ ter-finals and won 2-1, before falling 2-1 Day Saints mis­ tation in these parts. at UVic in the semis. sion) away from b- How will it all turn out? That is why we 'Horns feature six returnees this time ball. It would be play the games, is it not. around, including four starters, plus three players from the national semi-finalist 1999/2000 outfit who are back after a year's hiatus. Four highly-recruited new­ comers complement the roster. Although there is significant CIS playing experience, it is a relatively young club in terms of eli­ gibility. Six-foot-four wing Jason Harrison is the only fifth-year performer. The athletic co- minutes at the end of last year. Six-foot- hard to overstate captain was the club's leading scorer in four second-year point/wing Scott Anderson's potential. 2000/2001 at 16 ppg. He is expected to Mackinnon received plenty of rotation min­ Two rookies are carry a heavy load at both ends of the utes on Alberta's successful Canada direct from local high court once again. Six-foot-three, third- Games outfit. He is a heady player. Six- schools. Six-foot wing year point guard Ryan Reed, was a foot-ten post Denis Bekkering (fourth- Matt Anderson (Taber Canada West all-star last year. The co- year), six-foot-eight post Gerald Marcoux W.R. Myers - no rela­ captain has the ability to dominate a game (third-year) and six-foot-two wing Darryl tion to Ryan) is almost

Photos by Frank Wokto Strong tournament for 'Horns basketball Tjr^ ** *W^* Tournament. In the first game The 'Horns play their first University off the 'Horns fell to the University games in front of the home Lethbridae Athletics of Winnipeg and former head crowd this week when Montana Sports Release coach Dave Crook by a 99-89 Tech comes in on Thursday and score. The team regrouped on Carroll College on Friday. Both he University of Saturday and defeated the host are exhibition contests as the Lethbridge Pronghorn Bison squad 78-68 before fin­ Pronghorns continue to warm- TMen's Basketball team ishing the weekend with a 78- up for the start of Canada West traveled to Winnipeg to take 54 victory over the Royal conference play. part in the University of Military College team on ' 7WB* Manitoba Invitational Sunday afternoon. Mrs* ! pewfs co ae.sw ) *qua»«s IT'S OKAY IF YOU WANT TO PUSH PENCILS. REALLY. White accountants have a reputation as and acquisitions, launching IPOs, or being "squares* and "pencil pushers," helping start-ups raise venture capital Disappointing weekend for Chartered Accountants have established a Take another look Meet a few CAs and very different reputation m today's test yourself for signs of accountancy business wc*1d They re problem solvers Visit our website And if you want to women's hockey They're the accounting professionals wno efimmale one more square, go anead are called upon to reshape and and push pencils online at transform organizations through mergers www becamea CApenais

University off Lothbrldue Koester tied it up midway through the period Athletics and the teams stayed that way heading into the Snorts Roleaso 'third. With just under five minutes left the Cougars scored their second goal to take the he University of Lethbridge Pronghorn lead. Lethbridge fought hard to the end and BMIXa.1 :•> , Women's Hockey team took to the ice last pulled their goalie to try for the tie, but could weekend in Regina and came away with not pull it off. The Cougars scored an empty T netter to send the 'Horns home with a 0-2 record two undesired results. After putting in a good effort against the defending champion Cougars to start the season. in a 4-2 loss on Friday, the 'Horns came out The Pronghorns play their home opener this looking to come home with a split in the season weekend when they welcome the University of Albeita Pandas to the Nicholas Sheran Arena. opening series. Game time is at 7pm on Friday and Saturday The 'Horns fell behind early, giving up a goal nights. lust over two minutes Into the game, Michelle page 16 - The Meliorist, thursday octoher 25.2001 sports Bronze medal for 'Horns Pronghorn rugby University off Letiihrlilue Athletics Action Sports roleaso {he University of Lethbridge Pronghorn Results Women's Rugby team made a statement to the University rugby world this weekend Men's Hockey when they defeated the UBC Thunderbirds 5-0 to Friday 19th 'Horns 5 Cougars 3 capture the Canada West Bronze Medal. After fin­ ishing last in their pool the 'Horns knew they had Saturday 20th 'Horns 2 Cougars 2 something to prove against the heavily favoured Women's Hockey and more experienced UBC squad. The third place th Friday 19 'Horns 1 Cougars 3 finish is a huge improvement on last years inaugu­ Saturday 20th 'Horns 2 Cougars 4 ral season and points to an encouraging future. Men's Basketball Cindy Rogers, Angie Seaman, and Evelyn PYiday 19th 'Horns 89 Wesmen 99 McGunigal were all named to the Canada West All- th Star team, while JJ Ondrus had a stellar tourna­ Saturday 20 'Horns 78 Bisons 68 ment, providing the 'Horns with a spark both offen­ Sunday 21st 'Horns 76 RMC 54 sively and defensively. McGunigal also collected Men's Soccer Canada West Rookie of the Year Honours for her Friday 19th 'Horns 1 Spartans 2 strong play. Sunday 21st 'Horns 1 Dinos 3 Women's Soccer The Trolls Rugby Club battled the UofC Dinos In rugby action In Friday 19th 'Horns 1 Spartans 3 Lethbridge last weekend. The club fought hard but were unable to Sunday 21st 'Horns 1 Dinos 1 come away with the victory. Women's Rugby Sunday 21st 'Horns 5 T-Birds 0 'Horns win Bronze Medal Schedule

Men's Hockey Friday 26th at Bobcats Saturday 27th at Bobcats Men's Soccer Thursday 25th at Victoria Saturday 27th at Trinity Sunday 28st at UBC Men's Basketball Thursday 25t*1 'Horns vs. Montana Tech Friday 26tn 'Horns vs. Carroll College Women's Hockey Friday 26th 'Horns vs. Pandas Saturday 27"1 ' Horns vs. Pandas Women's Soccer Thursday 25th at Victoria Saturday 27th at Trinity Sunday 28st at UBC Women's Basketball Friday 26th at MSU- Northern Saturday 27th at MSU-Northern

Big rock team's successful weekend With performances like this the brewery* Pronghorn Women will no doubt be a yDtewO®[ force to reckon with this season, Pronghorn Athletes of the Male Week th Kirby Millar, a goalie on the Men's Simon Atkinson - Owner Week ending October 14 hockey team, was named the Athlete University off of the Week for the week ending Oct licensed Optician Lethhridge th Athletics 14 . The St. Albert native came to Sports Release the Pronghorn program with some great experience from his days in the Alberta Junior Hockey League where Female he played with the St. Albert Saints. Last year he was named the goalie of the year in this league and this helped nita Demenezes, from the htm secure his spot with the coO>- Women's Basketball team was Pronghorns. x\ named the athlete of the week The first year goalie had a great per­ for the period ending Oct 14th. The formance wifh 34 saves In a 4-4 tie 6'l" Mount Royal transfer was in her against the I niversitv of Manitoba. first game In over a year, but she fell "He was outstanding," says Head Come Check us out. right into place. Demenezes. a for­ Coach Doug Irwin. "He kept us in the ward, scored 10 points against Victoria game with his performance, especially and then went 11 for 14 with ft 1 in the first period where they had 18 Eye exams arranged too. points and 12 rebounds against quality chances." Trinity Western University. 'Millar is a great addition to the Sin- played well on both ends of the Pronghorns and his continued devel­ lloor land] was a physical presence in opment as a player is important to the the paint.'' said Head Coach Shannon program. Mackintosh as she relleeted on the 327-1104 316 - 11 ST. SOUTH sports The Meliorist. thursday October 25.2001 - page 17 Wrestling at the Roadhouse by Chris participation in the ry matches and then a event "All-American" decided this seemed Brown entire night was Little Sports Editor tag-team main event. Steve Rivers took on exactly like last time Johnny from Canadian Phil LaFon Ali, the "Beast from and fled the building Lethbridge. He came started the night los­ the Middle East." I like it was on fire so idget out to sign a contract ing against "Mad Dog" think that the people we do not know what Wrestling. and then later walked McFly. Samantha Sly in attendance have happened in the last M The marquee around the ring dur­ then came out to not been following match. outside the local ing a match. I went defeat Tyrone Ironside current events lately, They will probably be establishment said there to see midget from Cardston. because for some rea­ back again sometime "Midget Wrestling." wrestling and left Leatherface and son they were booing in the near future, That should mean slightly disappointed. Massive Damage came the American and although hopefully that there is a least As for the actual out for a hardcore cheering for the guy with a different set-up one wrestling match wrestling, if you went match that took them from the Middle East. to the show. And involving midgets. to the show in March, all over the Roadhouse I do not understand some actual midget Guess how many their it was virtually the before it was eventual­ why. At this point the wrestling. were. There was not same thing. There ly won by Leatherface. second main event any. The only midget were some introducto­ In the first main was set-up and we

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The Nissan Altima has always ty thousand dollar range. and accommodates like a luxury ly sedate combination. I sus­ by Bruce Duguay been a good car but not much The Altima now rides on a sedan. Features and amenities pected it would take some push­ Auto Columnist more. Not a luxury drive and longer wheelbase and has a that are optional on more expen­ ing to get performance out of the not a thrill ride. It has always more substantial appearance sive cars are standard on even four so you can imagine my sur­ fter taking a long break been overshadowed by better both inside and out. The front the most basic Altimas. These prise when I planted my right from the stresses of test­ selling imports like the Toyota and rear lighting assemblies are features include power windows, foot and the front tires barked. Aing new cars I decided to Camry and Honda Accord. Well works of art and the overall remote door locks, mirrors, seats The car just took off Whoop-Up stroll on down to Lethbridge Nissan has had enough of wait­ shape of the car is very aggres­ and a CD stereo not to mention Drive. After the tire bank, the Nissan where my friend Norm ing in the shadows and the new sive, especially when compared a tilt and telescoping steering car remained quiet and the Struth was ecstatic about show­ Altima is the perfect example of to the somewhat bland silhou­ wheel. engine more musical than loud. ing me the all new '02 Altima. how the company has performed ette of the old Altima. The most important features of The Altima is very stable at After begging me to drive it I a complete turnaround. I have Venturing inside the car, one the new Altima are not on the high speeds and may very well gave in and took a silver one for never been so impressed by a finds materials of standard inside but under the hood. The be one of the best handling front the day. mid-size sedan in the mid-twen­ Japanese issue and top-notch base four-cylinder engine gets a drive cars available. Attractively quality. The console design boost from 155 horsepower to priced from around $24 500 for looks very driver-oriented and 180, and when paired with the a base 2.5S with the five-speed futuristic. Space inside Is more five-speed manual this engine manual to just over $31 000 for ample then the current Honda really rips. Optional on new a loaded 3.5SE automatic. This Accord and just as cavernous as Altimas is a 3.5 litre V6 that puts the Altima right in the the new Camry. Leg room in the churns out 240 horses effective­ thick of the mid-size market and rear is plentiful and great for ly whipping the Camry (192) and its more powerful V6 undercuts long trips. the Accord (200) as well as such the Camry and Accord by about Start driving, and the car premium cars like the Lexus $4000. seems to shrink around you and GS300 (225) and BMW 330i Is the Altima the sport sedan become a tool that you point (225). deal of the new millennium? I and shoot down streets and I drove the four-cylinder with would say so for now. Toyota avenues. In other words, the the four-speed auto box, which and Honda definitely have some Altima drives like a sports car in most cars would be a relative­ catching up to do.

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Roommate wanted to share townhouse on West side. Close to all amenities. To the Roxy girl, you got nice hands, you To the blonde In the food court on To the girl who has been in my STATS $200 a month plus share of utilities can grab my ass anytime. Wednesday at noon, your legz go all the 1770 class and now my MGMT 2060 class Call 329-3290 wayz to the sky. Damn girl, you are sweet. on Tuesday mornings are you always To the girl in the Superman shirt by the bitchy towards profs when you are too An apology to Mike. Sorry dude, I did not pool table on thursday, I noticed. Thank God the paper does not run those blind to see the board. Take some midol mean to offend. It was all in good fun. I lame-ass car articles. They sucked balls and see an eye doctor. am sure MSS marketing will run well in How hard is it to pick up your own and ass. your hands. garbage? Brooks girls stink. America is the Eagle, Russia is the bear, Hilarious scene ensues in LINC as some­ This is no joke. If you rub the Pronghorns Australia is the Kangaroo cuz they're To the girl in STATS 1770 SEC A with one tries to get a drink out of one of those ass it is good luck. Do it. kinda weirddown there . . . short blonde hair who sits in the back row movement sensor water-fountains that do (I think your name is Kate), I think that not work despite the movement. To the people giving telus there hard Trojan states on its packages that each you are gorgeous, how is your availability. earned 35 cents for local calls. Use a ulink condom is individually tested . . . uh there From the Red-backpack-guy. Hey Princess hope you did not bust down phone and dail 9. is only one way to test that. anymore fences this weekend. To the girl in English 1900, ah never I have something intelligent to say. Logan, you and your jean jacket buddy mind. Hey, I have not dated Jen Rios either. need to stop talking. Better yet stop com­ Hey einsteins that ask legitimate group ing to class, Fristy, you rock. Says her. Brienne Hurlburt— Hottest studiers to be quiet in the study rooms, go the rest of CS3630. Newscaster/Female in Lethbridge. find a study booth and use the thing on Midget wrestling without midgets is like your head to realize the purpose of those To Nan, Jenn, Jessica, Carl, Christine, mud wrestling without mud or the WCW Review of 'Lilly, Alta.' - out of 4 stars I give rooms is to make noise with groups. If Mel, Jen Mack 10 and the West Side without the W. it "Oh my god the pain, the horrible pain." they were meant to be quiet, they would Vixens: thanks for a great weekend. My not be called "group study rooms" you stu­ love for you is like a river, it makes my Mary, Mary, where ya hiding. To my stinky roommate: when are you get­ pid losers. soul shiver . . . luv Mike ting off the valtrex, ha, ha, ha. Horny women rule. Horny women rule. LINC group study rooms: spectacular Glenna make love to me. Horny women rule. Come where Horny Aimee on the basketball team, you are so views, temperature controlled, huge women rule. hot. investment. To the blond wearing orange pants in AH computer labs Wed nite. Seen you Thanks for the Dylan cd (seedy). I love To the guy they with the red mustang. We Soundproof? No, the minute you open around. It is all good. you. want your sexxxy body. your mouth, some loser In the next room From the girls in religious studies. is crying about it. Convocating in the spring? Did you know Warren B - What kind of a man-whore that it is not here at the University? Did makes out with me and then my sister. . . We may have lost one game in floor hockey Warren B would you please quit following you know it is at the College instead? only two hours apart. What, you didn't but we will light it up in name that tune me around like a lost puppy dog. Start writing letters if you are as annoyed think we would find out? "Fragments are this thursday. The Sofa King Drunks. annoyed as I am. the only forms I trust." - Barthelme

To Robbie C, you are the sweetest and To the hot girls in my class keep on Fruitopia, I have got a hankering for some I still miss jeopardy. I don't think that I most sensitive guy I know, how could you truckin'. spankering. Love Candy. can hold out until January. make out with my friend right in front of me. Thanks for nothing, I thought we had Spoon To the girl in sociology 1000, you are something . . . super cute. You know who you are. PEMiM FACTOR? OUTLET

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Who is Ryan Gerstenbuhler? The truth is: l don't I'm Nathan Muirhead, one of six Faculty of Arts & exactly know. Where and how l grew up didn't Science representatives on the Student's Union. I am really allow me (0 explore life and it's currently in my 3 year, majoring in Biochemistry, but I opportunities. In many ways. I feel I'm living a plan on pursuing a joint B.Sc/B.Mgt degree here at the U second childhood. No. I'm not weird (though I of L. My long term plan is to pursue a career in suppose that's a matter of opinion) but I am Dentistry. learning certain things a little late. At twenty-cight- years-old I'm experiencing things for the first time You could say I'm from just about everywhere, however thai others (many far younger than J am) the majority of my life was spent in Calgary interspersed experienced long ago. I'd describe myself as an with a few years in Idaho, Conneticut. New York and avid collector of action figures, crazy for Star Wars Colorado Despite all the places I have lived f really movies and Coca Cola, and trying to live the best I enjoy Lethbridge and particularly this University. can and contribute to the community in a positive Additionally. I have a fabulous wife, Daria and two sons- way. I'd have to say my time at the U of L has been Dylan and Joshua. Currently I'm the only married among my life's brighter spots, and Students' Union member of Student's Council, but you never know what is definitely my most challenging endeavor so far. can happen. Being married is truly awesome and children are a definite blessing and joy in My position on Students' Union is my first real job. That is a scary prospect, I'll tell you. my life. Bul it's a good kind of scary because I leel like I'm going somevvhere IMter all, life is I enjoy the SU because it really gives an opportunity to see how decisions are made within always an adventure. Even whenyou really don't want it to be. When I attended my first the University and help in making diem. Accordingly, as a representative I need your help General Assembly meeting I was presented with an official Students' Union jacket. That and input to represent your interests. I'm always willing to take time to chat about student jacket represents tlie first time I've been apart of something. For the first time I'm not an concerns and invite any emails as well. Please feel free to pull me aside and ask me outsider, and that's the best pan of my job. Yeah, that's definitely the best part. anything or send vour comments to nathan.muirhead^/)uleth.ca.

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