Student Newspaper of The University of Lethbridge • Volume 38 Issue 9 • www.themeliorist.com • Thursday, 4 November, 2004

Check out some of this week's main features

Lunch With Bill Pg-5

Bill's Back! Pg-10

Caption Contest Pg-18 (nothing to do with Bill)

CKXU Halloween Fundrai ser "Horn's Sports Pg-19 See related article on page 10

Index News - Pg 4 Entertainment - Pg 9 Sports-Pg 19 Paul Brandt-Pg 12 Artist Showcase - Pg 14 NFL - Pg 21 The Meliorist | Thursday, 04 November 2004 | Page 02 Careers & Opportunities careers and opportunities 29ifalioqqobn6 2199163

JOBS, JOBS, JOBS!!! Speakers and Seminars or go to our Web site: www.uleth.ca/reg- SUMMER: (Watch for upcoming postings and also see SUM­ ces to see who's coming! MER OCR positions ABOVE!) Career & Employment Services is a student service office - Alberta Forest Protection Division - Initial Attack Wildland dedicated to assist you in your job search and career planning. Below is a listing of the jobs currently posted. Complete Firefighters (Nov. 30th) We're within the Career Resources Centre in B6io along with the descriptions can be found on www.workopolisCampus.com (you - Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP), across two Cooperative Education and Applied Studies programs. CRC must come in and get the ACCESS CODE), or in the job binder Canada. Summer positions. Some excellent positions have office hours are 9 a.m. - Noon and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. You can also in our office. Keep in mind the following are just the ones sent deadlines! Go to the Web site: jobs.gc.ca check out our Web site for more detailed information: specifically to our office. There are many more on the Web site. - Veterans Affairs Canada - Work as a Guide in France (ASAP) www.uleth.ca/reg-ces/ . Stop by B610 and talk to Pat, Diane or - Library of Parliament - Summer Parliamentary Guides (Nov. Cheryl about our services. We're here to help you! DEADLINES are in brackets. ASAP means they may 10th) hire the first qualified person who applies - DONT CES offers CAREER COUNSELLING SERVICES! WAIT! FULL-TIME: (also see OCR positions above!) Are you a first-year student and not sure about your major? Or - CKXU, U of L - Station Manager (Nov. 5th) are you graduating and don't know what to do with your degree? ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING (OCR) - Alliance Environmental Solutions Ltd., Western Canada - Come to CES in B610 and book an interview with one of the On-Campus Recruiting is the process by which employers Environmental Scientist/Technician (Nov. 30th) Career Counsellors. recruit students for full-time and summer positions for NEXT - Kainaiwa Children's Services Corp., Standoff - Child Youth & YEAR! Full-time positions can start any time between January Family Investigator (Nov. 17th) Also, employers are coming on campus to conduct and September 2005, while summer positions generally start - Friends of Reynolds-Alberta Museum, Wetaskiwin - General Information Sessions! Find out what opportunities they may next May. Employers most often come to campus to conduct Manager (Nov. 5th) have. Also, some educational institutions want you to know their interviews. You must register for OCR in CES! (B610) - Development and Peace, Ontario - Facilitator-Development about their programs. Sign up in CES, B610 to find out Education (Nov. 13th) times and room numbers. Here's who: DON'T MISS THE DEADLINES FOR AWESOME JOB OPPOR­ - Alberta Agriculture, Food & Rural Development, Grande - BASF - Mon., Nov. 15th at 5 p.m. TUNITIES. YOU COULD HAVE A FULL-TIME OR SUMMER Prairie - Network Development Team Intern (Nov. 12th) - Edmonton Police Service - Tues., Nov. 23rd at 12:05 P-m. JOB LINED UP BEFORE CHRISTMAS!!! - AB Learning, Edmonton - Internship Program with Watch for others! Check the U of L Notice Board under Apprenticeship & Industry Training Division (Nov. 19th) Full-time OCR positions: (If you're graduating by next - Litebook Company Ltd, Medicine Hat - Bilingual Inside Sales spring!) Rep (ASAP) - TD Canada Trust, throughout rural Alberta - Account Manager, - Alberta Finance, Edmonton - Office of Budget and Intern Agriculture (Nov. 15th at NOON SHARP in CES) Analyst (Nov. 5th) - AG/TI Communications - Syngenta Customer Resource Centre, - Industry Canada, Gatineau, QB - Competition Law Officer Calgary - Customer Resources Centre Specialist (Nov. 30th to (Nov. 15th) An autonomous body, separate from the U of L Students' Union SU-166,4401 University Drive West, Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4 employer) - LP Human Resources, Calgary - Project Support (Nov. 5th)

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Please address all correspondence to The Meiorist, Associate; Research & Development Technicians (Nov. 22nd to - Tim Horton's - new store needs all positions and all shifts. 4401 Urwersiry Drive, Lethbridge, Aberta, T1K 3M4, or drop it off at room S J-166. Deadine for submissions is Sunday at noon. The phone number is (403) 329-2334 or employer) (ASAP) fax us at 329-2333. The Meiorist appreciates and encourages the writing of thought­ - BASF, Lethbridge & Edmonton - Summer Research and - Agristar Incorporated, Vauxhall - Sales and Marketing ful, concise, timely letters. However, The Meiorist win only consider fa publication those Commercial Development Assistant. Four and eight-month Manager (ASAP) letters which are signed by the author (special arrangements may be made fa those positions. Alberta - Crop Protection - Sales (Nov. 18th at NOON - Human Resources Development Canada - Junior Professional wishing anonymity, but absokjteV no pseudonyms), contain the authors legible name, SHARP in CES) Program (Jan. 15th) address, telephone number and student identification numba (address, I.D. and phone number not fa publication). Letters may be edited fa brevity, clarity and legal­ - Bayer CropScience - Certified Seed Production, Market - Subway, Lethbridge - Sandwich Artists (ASAP) ity. The Meforisf reserves the right to edit submissions and wil not print ibebus material. Development Associates, Research & Development, Parental - The Focus Corporation Ltd., Edmonton - Senior Community Seed Production, Compliance/Regulatory Associates, Elite Planner (ASAP) Editor-in-Chief | David Green Events Associates, Invigor Breeding, Customer Interaction - GenesysNetworks, Lethbridge - Web site Sales Affiliate (Nov. [email protected] Centre Representative, Sales Associates. (Nov. 18th to employer) 14th) Business Manager | Rebekah Rajotte - Dow AgroSciences — Summer Sales Assistant, Research & - Howard Johnson Express Inn, Lethbridge - Front Desk Guest Product Development Assistant (Nov. 19th to employer) [email protected] Service Agent (ASAP) - Cargill AgHorizons - Agronomy Assistant (Nov. 4th to employ­ - CIBC - Customer Service Rep., Personal Banking Associate, Advertising Manager | Don Nguyen er) Personal Banker, Senior Sales Advisor, Business Advisor, [email protected] - Watch for more! Business Coordinator, Branch Manager, Account Manager- Personal Banking, Account Manager-Small Business (ASAP) Copy Editor | Alicia McKenzie PART TIME: - Environics Research Group, Lethbridge - Assistant [email protected] - Save-On Foods, Lethbridge - Grocery Clerks, Cashiers (ASAP) Coordinator (ASAP) Production Manager | Lance Semak - Canadian Mental health Association - The Surveillance Shop, Lethbridge - Sales Technical Rep. [email protected] - U-Haul, Edmonton - Customer Service Rep (Nov. 27th) (ASAP) - Janitorial Help Required in Lethbridge (ASAP) - InLine Ovals - Customer service and sales person. (ASAP) Distribution Manager | Byron Dovichak - Southern Alberta Community Living Association, Lethbridge - - Cornel Trading (Canada) Corp., Lethbridge - Plant [email protected] Community Rehabilitation Worker I (ASAP) Coordinator (Nov. 15th) - Northern Reflections & Northern Getaway, Lethbridge - News Editor | Nathan Sharpe - Communications Security Establishment, Ottawa - Careers in Seasonal Part-Time Sales Associate (ASAP) [email protected] Languages (Dec. 15th) - CL Plumbing & Heating, Lethbridge - Office Assistant/Helper - Grasslands Group - Sales Agronomist in central Saskatchewan Entertainment Editor | Jared McKenzie (Nov. 30th) (ASAP) c.cciit or (a tlicmeliorist.com - Paradigm Wellness & Support Services, Lethbridge - - .lames Richardson International - across Canada. General Community Support Worker (ASAP) recruiting posting for agribusiness candidates. (ASAP) Sports Editor j Craig Hamilton - CKXU Radio Society - Sales Associates (ASAP) - Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada, Nova Scotia [email protected] -Tim Horton's - new store requires all positions and all shifts. Agricultural College, Truro - Graduate Student Assistantship - Photo Editor | Josh Nagy (ASAP) MSc in Soil Fertility/Organic Blueberry Production (Dec. 1st) [email protected] - Holiday Season Rogers Retail Sales Reps in Edmonton and - Convergys, Lethbridge - Facilities Manager (ASAP) Calgary (ASAP) - Sun Life Financial, Lethbridge - Customer Service Reps, Creative Designer | Amber Harbison - Personal Care Attendant for young woman with CP. (ASAP) Trainers, Customer Service Manager, Workforce Management [email protected] - Subway, Lethbridge - Sandwich Artists (ASAP) Analyst (ASAP) - Taber Special Needs Society - Community Rehabilitation Office Assistant | Jaime Tremblay - Paradigm Wellness & Support Services, Lethbridge - Workers (ASAP) [email protected] Community Support Worker (ASAP) - Quest Residential and Support Services, Lethbridge - - EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd., Lethbridge - Environmental WebMaster | Vikramjit Singh Gill Children's Services Support Workers (ASAPJ Engineer/Scientist. New Grads in EnviSci and Soil Science will [email protected] - Nanny for 9 - 18 hours per week. (ASAP) be considered! (ASAP) - Canadian Diabetes Association - Tele-recruiters (ASAP) Printing | Southern Alberta Newspaper Group - Casino Lethbridge - They're looking for all kinds of help. You - Bussing/Waitress Assistant (ASAP) must apply in person. CONTRIBUTORS: Jenn E Friesen, Jeremy Furlong, - Helen Schuler Coulee Centre - Astronomy - Public Outreach & - Southern Alberta Society for the Handicapped (SASH), Angus Sutherland, Sheldon Rajotte, Martin Education. Applied Studies opportunity (ASAP) Magrath - Roommate/Companions (ASAP) Warszaswski, Jay Willy, Geordon Hoag, l.andon Fester, - Casino lethbridge - They're looking for all kinds of help. You dan Ragan, Kyle Marshall must apply in person. They do offer benefits and flexible sched­ VOLUNTEER Quote of the week uling. - Canadian Crossroads International, Quetzaltenango, "1 have long been of the opinion that if work were such a - U of L - Note Takers, Tutors, Educational Strategists for Guatemala - IT Intern (Netcorp) splendid thing the rich would have kept more of it for them­ Students with Disabilities for Fall and/or Spring semesters - Maisonneuve Magazine, Montreal - Winter Internships: selves." (ASAP) Business Editor, Editorial Assistant, Staff Writer/Reporter, - Bruce Grocott Visuals Assistant (Nov. 4th) Letters to the Editor The Meliorist Thursday, 04 November 2004 Page 03

the student body of the U of L. We because, according to the opinion of paper then the issue will have to be pay a $5 per semester levy to pay for the Editor-in-Chief of the Meliorist, dealt with. It does not matter how its existence. In the past, the paper the artwork in question is too offen­ long or short your message is, just has had issues with a serious lack of sive for the student population of the that you send in an opinion. I, for any taste in what was printed; it was University. I disagree with that opin­ one, would like the paper to be a K reflection of the actual student body I ett e nearly shut down. Since then there ion, and I have informed the Editor of have been changes in the staff and my position. The problem is that I am and not what one person baselessly direction of the paper. Many of these only one voice in 8,000. Though my believes that reflection to be. The only changes are positive. The problem is opinion was heard, it is not strong thing that can make this paper reflect editor that the paper may now be getting to enough on its own to make a differ­ the opinions of the student body is for the point that it is so conservative that ence. This is where you come in. The all of us to send ours in, so please get [email protected] it no longer represents the student Meliorist needs to hear from you, and inT. )lved. For those of you who are not aware, images depicted a topless female with body. from anybody else you know with an three weeks ago in a section of the tattoos and piercings in various posi- As a member of both the Meliorist opinion. I am not asking you to share Meliorist called "Artist Showcase" tions. staff and the Arts society, I am disap­ my opinion; what I want is for the Josh Nagy there were a number of images that For me this censorship is a problem, pointed in this choice to censor an Meliorist to know yours. Meliorist Photo Editor, Art Society were censored by the Editor. The The Meliorist is a paper responsible to artist's work. This decision was made If enough people write in to the member, and fourth year BFA student

Asexuality: It's not just for plants amoebas), basically refers to the some asexuals are incapable of arous­ born with, so it is only fair to assume and that they do not have to feign sex­ absence of sexual attraction to other al, others can get turned on but see no asexuality can have the same biologi­ ual interest just because they are That's it. I'm coming out of the gar­ people. What makes asexuality a dif­ reason to apply it to another person. cal roots, in addition to its more obvi­ expected to. den. Well, if homosexuals get the ficult concept for other orientations to The same applies to attraction; anoth­ ous possibilities of earlier sexual trau­ As a final note, I would like to add closet, we need some place of our own grasp is that there are few generaliza­ er person may look aesthetically ma. that asexuals are not people who too. tions that apply to all asexuals; the pleasing, yet the asexual is not com­ It is important that asexuals begin to repress their sexual desires, who have Who am I referring to? Asexuals, the orientation is very diverse and creates pelled to act on such feelings. come out. While they do not face the sexual needs but choose abstinence, people who, well, aren't really attract­ a spectrum. In the days when sex was taboo, this adversity homosexuals did and still or who just cannot score and there­ ed to either sex. Despite a lack of sexual attraction, wouldn't have seemed like such a big do, it is difficult nonetheless to find fore make up excuses. Asexuality is It seems as though asexuality is no asexuals can still be capable of emo­ deal. However, we now live in an support for such an orientation. also not a medical condition; these longer some terrible secret. People tional attraction, romantic love and over-sexed culture where no interest Asexual relationships are very possi­ people do not seek the help of hor­ are starting to come out of the garden, celibate relationships. These people in sex is seen as a psychological prob­ ble, but we have been taught that sex monal treatments to improve sex although everyone is still referring to may also like physical contact, even lem that many claim can be cured, is often required in love. Anyone who drive and are instead content with the it as a closet. The media (science jour­ kissing, as long as it is not sexual, and while there is a whole subculture of does not show interest in sexual activ­ way they are. nals and even CNN) have been all over can still define themselves by one of people who feel no need to be cured in ity is often labeled as a prude. Very For more information, please visit it lately, claiming the "Asexual the other orientation labels (gay, bi, the first place. few people understand what asexuali­ the Asexual Visibility and Education Revolution" has begun. It is estimat­ straight). Other asexuals, on the Asexuality is finally being viewed as ty is, and have trouble believing it is Network (AVEN) online at www.asex- ed that one out of every 100 people other hand, do not even experience an orientation, not a sexual dysfunc­ something real. uality.org. are asexual, and these are just the emotional attraction and are content tion. It only makes sense that if a per­ Furthermore, we are following a gen­ ones who have already come out, put­ living alone and single, never wanting son can be attracted to the same sex, eration that felt obligated to have sex Tanya Plonka ting them at a percentage close to to be so much as touched by another the opposite sex, or both sexes, a per­ after marriage, even if it was some­ homosexuals. person. son can be attracted to neither sex as thing one of the spouses hated. "Asexual", when taken in terms of Asexuality does not necessarily mean well. People generally accept homo­ People need to understand that it is sexual attraction, (as opposed to that a person lacks a sex drive. While sexuality as something a person is okay to embrace a lack of sexuality

Dear Editor, staff can come in and change the situ­ ing you pretty much a consistent read­ compare the censorship of the "Artist piece, to say nothing of the content, ation merely with a little bit of work. er, and thus throwing your entire "I do Showcase" to. To answer the question but would you object to the Meliorist In regards to C. Paul Thompson's let­ Your letter proves this. not read the Meliorist" diatribe in the "do the Top Hat and Roadhouse get to running it without censors? If so, per­ ter regarding the revolution that will Yes, the Meliorist gets money from crapper with your bird and its cage. put their ideas and lifestyle in the haps you should contact Mr. Green. be caused by the Meliorist levy fee students, because there are far more As for the U of L Art Society paper because they pay?" The answer He then in turn should contact me, I'll being put upon him unfairly, (what is students that read the Meliorist than Executive foursome, who only now is yes. This is the real world and fire it down there and let's put the test it, $7?), the fact of the matter is, you those that refuse to, and as a Political have decided to speak out against the money makes the world go 'round. to you. have written in when you were offend­ Science major, Mr. Thompson, you offensive Top Hat and Roadhouse Some would say love makes the world Z ed on the "odd occasion on which a must recognize that in a democracy, advertising, which have been running go 'round, and they are only partially Robert Brown fellow student points something out the majority rules. If a majority of damn near weekly since at least 1998 true; it is love of money. Alumni [to you]." Since it is only the "odd students a) read the Meliorist, or b) for the Top Hat and 1999 for the Truth be told, I think the editorial occasion" in which you are offended, read the Meliorist, are offended, but Roadhouse, why is it now that they decision to censor the pictures by Mr. does this require your levy to be think that is part of what a liberal are so offensive, but you did not have Green was the wrong one, but it is the refunded only on the odd occasion? newspaper in a liberal-minded learn­ the gumption to speak up against right one for the type of paper of There are many things at The ing institution should be all about, these naked women suggesting sexual which he is helming. *Editor's Note: The Meliorist fee is University of Lethbridge that come that unfortunately leaves c) you, out acts in the past? Oh, right, because However, I think I'll put together an actually $5. If a majority of students with paying student fees by October in the cold, in the vast wasteland of until Editor Green decided to make an art installation tomorrow, and the on-campus were offended by any 1st each fall, and accordingly, by the the minority. editorial decision on the "Artist title of it alone will be enough to send advertisement, we would pull said due date during the spring semester That being said, if you do this, you Showcase", the truth is you didn't find the U of L Art Society Executive into advertising fi'om the paper in the as well, but the Meliorist is just about have read this letter, which means you the Top Hat and Roadhouse advertis­ a fit, because I can guarantee the future, regardless of how much rev­ the only one where a student, faculty, have read at least three editions of the ing offensive at all, but it was the only words "U of L Art Society Executive" enue they generate. administration, alumni, or janitorial Meliorist in the last three weeks, mak­ club left in your bag of arguments to would be partially the title of the

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ing collective and Centre volunteers; sexualize breasts or promote women no concerns were voiced. As a result, to bear their breasts and our original we felt safe to move forward with our article a couple of weeks ago in the decision. Up to two days before the Meliorist stated as such. The posters event most of the student reaction was depicting breast cancer symbols and positive; we only had a couple nega­ figures of people checking their — ^ ^ — __ _ I tive comments, which we addressed at breasts were an effort to promote such the time. However, the Thursday and activity. We did have one poster that 4» to ine Friday before the Party, we began someone took offence to, but we receiving more e-mails and phone immediately took it down, having not calls from students expressing their realized ourselves what it implied. concerns. Unfortunately, this was too In hindsight, we probably should not late to do anything about it. In the have held an event like this at The future we will be consulting with our Roadhouse, but it is too late to recon­ advisory committee before proceed­ sider and we have to make the best of Dear Editor, getting the money back already. The decided to support the mistreatment ing with events that have the potential the situation. In the future we will men do not believe that they should and objectification of women at clubs for controversy. This will allow us to stick to more typical promotional The recent Keg Party in support of finance a Centre that only caters to and bars in Lethbridge. We feel we get a different perspective on situa­ events so as not to cause need for con­ the Campus Women's Centre has women, and the women that have can only comment on this with our tions and as such make a more well- cern again. We think that what we sparked a lot of controversy, and we stopped by do not believe that the own opinions: we personally feel that informed decision. have accomplished via this venture would like to take this opportunity to Centre has anything to offer them. women have a right to choose (this is Moreover, we did not consider the and what we have learned will out­ address the concerns directed Thus, we need to address this issue the beauty of living in a country like association between ourselves and weigh the negative aspects. The posi­ towards us in the latter part of last because the levy money is important Canada). We choose how to dress, our parent organization, tive aspect of this situation is that week. to our functioning. To keep things in whether to drink and how much to Womanspace, as we have been an within the first two days we raised First, we must clarify that the money perspective, by losing all male sup­ drink, whether to go as a group, autonomous society for several years $100 for breast cancer. Times that by from the Keg Party is going to support port, we would lose approximately whether to have a designated driver now. Accordingly, decisions are made the three weeks we have been collect­ the Centre and the money from the $3,500 per semester. and whether to make the bar a safe through the Campus Women's Centre ing donations and you can see how Pink Ribbon Campaign we held in We also feel we need to start break­ place to go and have a good time. We alone and are in no way endorsed by much progress we have made already! conjunction with our ticket sales is ing down the existing stigma that is also never go alone, and have never Womanspace. We have appreciated all the com­ going to Breast Cancer Research (this attached to the Centre, such as the felt objectified or in danger. We do Additionally, some people have men­ ments and concerns expressed during was incorrectly stated in the Meliorist idea that we are "bra burning radical not agree with The Roadhouse's tioned that they heard the phrase "Do the week leading up to our Keg Party article "Six and a half things to do this feminists" and the rest of the usual advertising, not because of the scanti­ you like boobies? Then buy a ticket to and hope we have addressed all of week" in the October 28th, 2004 stereotype that goes along with it. The ly clad women but because it is not our Keg Party!" in the hallways last them here. We apologize to anyone issue). We contacted the Alberta Keg Party was intended to cater to the represented equally, as there are no week. We do not condone any of the we may have offended with this cam­ Breast Cancer Foundation and "student" demographic. ads of men depicted in the same way. volunteers for saying that, because it paign, and hope that we still have your informed them of this and they had no Furthermore, we want to plan fun Again, women choose to pose for such is not the message we want to send support in the future. As always, we objections to us fundraising for our­ events that people will actually come ads. Furthermore, sometimes the and unfortunately, we cannot control welcome any comments and/or ques­ selves in addition to fundraising for to. Events held by the Women's best way to change things is to go what people say. The meaning behind tions from any member of the student them. Also, the Campus Women's Centre in the past have not had a great from the inside and set an example. "Celebrate Breasts" is NOT to pro­ body, faculty, staff or community, Centre did not write the advertise­ student body turnout. Often, the only We choose to do this by acting respon­ mote sexualization of breasts but to please stop by SP150, phone 329- ment in last week's Meliorist stating people that attended were Centre vol­ sibly when we go out, and wearing encourage women (and men) to take 2094, or e-mail "Huzzah for Boobies!" and in fact we unteers. By having a fundraiser at clothing that we feel does not reveal care of them by self-examinations, [email protected] if you have had no idea that is was going to be put The Roadhouse, we are trying to break too much of our bodies and that we doctor check-ups and mammograms. additional concerns about this or any in the school paper. It was plugged by down this past barrier between the feel comfortable wearing. Will this We thought by combining an event other issue you think we need to the Meliorist staff without being run Centre and the University students. change the overall image of The that deals with a serious medical con­ address. by anyone from the Centre. We also want to put on events that are Roadhouse? Maybe not, but it is dition that affects millions of people worth a shot. We should stress that Next, the money for the levy ($1 per not solely about or for women so that per year and is a major health con­ Respectively Submitted, opinions expressed in this paragraph student per semester, passed by refer­ our male demographic has interest to cern, that we are NOT making women Crystal Erickson and Kendell are strictly a personal opinion and endum in Spring 2004) does not come attend. Having said this, if anyone into sexual objects, but are promoting Langejans not that of the Centre. into effect until Fall 2005 and until has ideas about future events that we awareness and caution, as well as Campus Women's Centre Collective this time, the only money we receive is can host that interests both men and As for the choice of venue, The making men aware of their own risk. Members, and from our own fundraising. Also per­ women while promoting safety and Roadhouse offered their support to us We apologize if anyone felt this was Debbie Nyczai taining to the levy, we have had women's issues please feel free to let in holding this event; we did not seek not explained or portrayed well dur­ Campus Women's Centre Project numerous men (and a few women) us know. them out for it. We discussed the ing our ticket-selling campaign. Coordinator come to the Centre to inquire about There is some concern of why we issue numerous times with the work­ Our advertising was not meant to

CGA sponsored "Vintage Alumni" they entered and what it was like to be business name, Brava-Advertising & thing is hard, then it means you have mojo?" (What gets your mojo going?) there. Design, she experienced legal prob­ given up. He said these two questions are a On Tuesday, October 12th, 2004, an The first speaker, Eduard Fetting, lems with the name since another The evening concluded with a power­ challenge for every student and it is assortment of students gathered in Chief Executive Officer of Economic company had a vaguely similar name. ful and humorous speech by Ken up to the student to figure out their the Students' Union ballroom for the Development Lethbridge, presented a After the appeal, she changed the Mclnnes, Manager of Human skills. Every candidate possesses dif­ first CGA Speaker Series event pre­ short and powerful speech. Ed name from Brava to 'Kick Creative Resources at the University and a ses­ ferent skills that they need to discover sented by the Management Students' focused on various valuable success Group Inc.' She stated that individu­ sional instructor. His speech was to differentiate themselves from oth­ Society. Refreshments were provided strategies that we could employ upon als should ask others for advice when about the luck he had with getting ers. to help start the event off with a bang. graduation. His words to the youth it comes to career and business choic­ employed. He also stated that he MSS would like to express their grat­ All of the event attendees were eligible are "come early, stay late, and be cre­ es. She said "asking individuals who shifted his career in Kinesiology to itude to Andrew Hilton for providing to enter a draw where the prize was a ative; this is expected of you. Spend know more than you could lead you to Human Resources simply because he wine to the speakers. Once again, management hoodie and a CGA water most of your time in university by vol­ the right career choice or path. 99 per liked what HR was all about. without CGA, this event wouldn't be bottle. The focus of the event unteering and travel somewhere to do cent of the time people are willing to However, he asked two powerful possible and hence, MSS is grateful to "Vintage Alumni" was to provide stu­ social work. This would help distin­ help." questions that would challenge a new CGA. dents with an opportunity to hear dif­ guish you from other candidates." His Another influential speaker, Dawn graduate who is looking for a job. His Be sure to catch the next Professional ferent individuals within the business words were very motivational as he Fordham, a young lady who recently question regarding the "elevator Speaker Series "Powerful community, and former U of L grads invoked a successful mindset for received her CGA designation and pitch" was, "you have 30 seconds in Presentations" on November 24th. speak about the paths they followed to future behaviour. works for an accounting firm, had a an elevator to talk to a CEO. What For all access cardholders, if you get where they are today. The four The second speaker, Michelle speech that would inspire students. would you tell him/her that would attend three out of five of the Speaker speakers recounted detailed decision MacLean's, president of Kick Creative She said, "being a mom with two chil­ make them consider you for a job?" Series Events, you will receive a MSS paths, which provided the audience Group Inc., speech consisted of the dren, I could pursue a goal of achiev­ He stated that in every interview he Academic Achievement Certificate. with different options they could pur­ formal legalities and crisis that ing a CGA. If I can do it with having would ask the potential candidate sue upon graduation from The occurred when forming her company two children, anyone can." She con­ "what is so special about you that I Lalit Thawrani University of Lethbridge. In addition, in Lethbridge. Even though she hired cluded her speech by telling students should hire you? Everyone is a people VP Student Affairs they spoke about the industries that a lawyer to incorporate her former that nothing is impossible. If any­ person nowadays. What is your

Perfecting the art of eavesdropping you find yourself writing for such dis­ her own classes and listened in on the creme) could stand in line at the grill ride home due to a slightly higher tinguished publications as The whispered conversation, or read a few and listen to some of the testimonials then normal blood alcohol level. It is amazing the information one is National Enquirer or The Star (no lines offered up in a student-to-stu­ offered forward by some of their Seeing that wasn't the most uplifting able to compile by simply listening in disrespect to either periodical as they dent note, (because, let's face it, in patrons. When people are dropping moment of my day, however, hearing on other's conversations. I, myself, both have earned places of honour on some classes that is the only note like flies from starvation while waiting the words "Lord, please help me" have nearly perfected this skill after my bed side table.) Nonetheless, gos­ making we take part in), they may for their meals that could be a fairly escape from his lips was leaps and years of bumping down busy hall­ sip lacks the legitimacy and objectivi­ find it rather educational. If the good indicator that the grill may be bounds more difficult to stomach. ways, sitting on crowded buses, and ty required for it to be at all trustwor­ majority of the tete-a-tete talk con­ understaffed. Or for even better Of all the senses we have been standing in endless lineups. Don't thy. However, if you are able to take sists of "I'm pretty sure I just gave up incite, maybe the owner of CJ's could blessed with, I believe that our ears judge me too harshly. I don't view my in what people say in a contextual on life," or "Sorry, what class am I sit down with a bowl of popcorn and are probably the least utilized. So data collection as gossip, considering manner, eliminate emotion, scruti­ in?", it could be a relatively accurate watch Super Size Me. Does the word instead of opening your eyes to the the fact that the worlds that leave a nize and strip down to the raw facts, conclusion that something should be Sodexho scare anyone else? world around you, open your ears. subject's mouth and enter into my occasionally the information gathered done to spice things up a bit. A harsh reality of my persona is that You'll be amazed at what you'll pick head are rarely repeated, and never can offer a glimpse into the barest Even closer to home, instead of offer­ most of the learning I have done so far up. used for maliciousness. Gossip, in form of truth. ing a question/comments box, per­ has not been in the classroom. The fact, is the root of all publicized evils I'll give you an example. If a profes­ haps the "big wigs" of the Coulee other day, I watched as an individual A.D. and cannot be taken seriously unless sor was able to sit in on one of his or Junction (residence food cn-mc de la of ethnicity was rudely denied a bus News The Meliorist | Thursday, 04 November 2004 Page 05 Delegates needed for World U of L students treated University Services Canada Conference to lunch with the prez He then introduced Nancy Walker, some issues as to recreation space, the Vice President of Finance and parking and noise, but her brave By Nathan Sharpe Administration. She talked briefly motto for the project is "it will get ugly News Editor about parking, which has become but it will be worth it." such a major issue for her that she has The students had questions lined up been called "the Vice President of about everything from budget cuts to O N OCTOBER 28TH, STUDENTS Parking." places of worship to the new HWC, were invited to have a free pizza lunch The new issue arising from parking is and the administration was more than and hear what U of L President Dr. that when the Health and Wellness eager to answer all of them. Bill Cade and other senior adminis­ Centre is constructed, there will be a Some of the questions posed to the Community based organizations - to tration members have been working loss of 240 stalls. This loss has been president were about a possible budg­ on for the new year. supplemented with 400 new spots et shortfall in the future, but Cade By Nathan Sharpe volunteer and assist local govern­ Terrance Royer, the chairman of the though. promised that there would be no lay­ News Editor ment. Combating AIDS - public education Board of Governors, opened the event As for the HWC itself, Walker prom­ offs or course cutbacks. "If we keep and prevention. after being introduced by Dr. Cade. ised that "it will not be an eyesore on our eye on the prize, the prize is a top The group at The University of He told students "what you do in the campus." notch research and teaching institu­ W ORLD UNIVERSITY SERVICES Lethbridge that was addressing these real world reflects upon us." She talked about the vast amount of tion," he said. Canada [WUSC] is a network of indi­ and local/regional/national issues He spoke proudly about the natural lighting and windows in the The Administration welcomed any viduals and post secondary institu­ has recently graduated and moved on, University's outstanding history and massive new facility and said that they students who had a question about tions who believe that everyone is so there is a void that needs to be made mention of the U of L's first could save 60 per cent over the light­ the university to call them and ask, as entitled to the knowledge and skills filled. Dr. Campbell is enthusiastic place standing as a small University in ing in the existing facilities. they would be happy to address them. that are required to contribute to a about the prospect of a re-launch and the Globe and Mail report. While it is being built there will be more equitable world." says, "we want to start another one This is how Founding Executive and get moving with it." Director Dr. Gordon Campbell He also spoke about the need for del­ >st-s ndary explains what the organization, egates to go to Ottawa for the nation­ around since 1939, stands for. al conference from November 11th- du atio n fc> Over 60 Canadian post-secondary 13th. Dr. Campbell feels that this institutions are members of WUSC would be a good opportunity for stu­ r ele tion topi and The University of Lethbridge is a dents to "learn all about [WUSC] and 22nd. Last year, the Government of dents' ideas in their election plat­ former member. what's happening." Alberta surplus was $4 billion. forms," added Abboud. "We've seen Their head offices are in Ottawa Even in their 2004-2007 agenda, Council of Alberta University "It's clear that post-secondary educa­ from countless polls and the govern­ where WUSC employs approximately WUSC addressed a need to "re-estab­ Students (CAUS) tion is on the forefront of Albertans' ment's 'It's Your Future' survey that 60 people and has six overseas offices. lish our presence on Canadian cam­ Press Release minds, and now the Liberals are mak­ Alberta's universities and colleges are Dr. Campbell explained four focus puses following a decline throughout ing it a prime election issue," said at the top of Albertans' priority list. areas for WUSC internationally: the 1990s." Alex Abboud, Chair of the Council of "This election will be about Alberta's Refugee students - taking students For more information about WUSC Alberta University Students (CAUS). future, and Alberta's future is in its from impoverished nations and mak­ go to www.wusc.ca. FTUDENTS ASKED FOR reinvest­ "The challenge now is for other par­ universities. Albertans want to rein­ ing sure that they have the opportuni­ For information about starting a new ment in universities and political ties to follow suit and present their vest in post-secondary education and ty to receive an education in Canada. campus group and going to the con­ leaders are beginning to listen. ideas on how to make Alberta's uni­ we have heard a firm commitment Social Development - water, sanita­ ference in Ottawa contact Liberal leader Kevin Taft committed versities the best in the world." from one of the parties who want to tion, health and nutrition in impover­ [email protected] . 35 per cent of all budget surpluses to a CAUS presented the idea of creating reinvest." ished countries. post-secondary education endow­ a post-secondary endowment to the The Council of Alberta University ment fund, if a three major political parties during Students (CAUS) represents the inter­ Liberal govern­ the summer. "We got great feedback ests of over 80,000 Alberta university ment is elected from those presentations, and its students across Alberta. on November great to see a party incorporating stu­ Feminist radio: New class uses campus radio station as an assignment T>TTR fir C^T>TT T By Nathan Sharpe News Editor

An exciting new venture has been made that \« > makes the campus community radio station, 1 CKXU 88.3 FM, part of a University course. Alexopolous." III' Women's Studies 2300, "Feminist Theory", • When asked about the show, Dr. Williams 3) •• D has a required assignment of producing a radio said, "that went really well and they went live" • show, and it is worth 40 per cent of students' and "it is a big step and no one had done radio." grades. For the first few classes "all they had to do for Dr. Carol Williams of the Women's Study me in essence is do their written research" Program and the Department of History had Williams explains. From there the students been contacted by Amanda Jacques, the peer reviewed their work and determined how Program Director of CKXU, about the possibil­ to best present it on the air. ity of integrating a radio program into one of As of yet, the show is unnamed so Carol her classes. From there they "worked out the Williams would like to remind students that details" said Dr. Williams. there are "two possible names for the show: "Amanda has been a really important support 'Adam's Rib' and 'Lilith Expositions' but no person throughout the project because she decision has been made. We are interested in Upcoming Events made it happen," said Williams. soliciting names from our listeners," she said. Sean Hogan Originally, Dr. Williams "wanted it to be a spo­ "You can e-mail me [email protected] ken word show" but that diversified into mono­ with any suggestions and I'll dispatch them to Oct 30th logues, theatricals, inspirational poetry and Women's Studies 2300 students who will make music. the final decision." Southern Flyer She got "the students doing some research Students are encouraged to listen on CKXU into feminist ideas and activism and in collabo­ 88.3 FM from 11 a.m. until Noon on Saturdays, Nov. 5th & 6th ration with the station we could pick out the so here is the schedule: Trevor Panzack & Roughstock music. "On the first day we had Amanda come in the November 6th: Liz Williams and Melanie Nicol Nov 12th & 13th classroom to talk about doing radio and how November 13th: Megan Nelson and Dacia +>

Above is the winner of the Hemera Photo Objects photography contest shot by Josh Nagy. We'd like to thank all of those who entered the contest: it was a tremendous success. Below are some of the top images that were submitted.

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Sick of sleeping on the floor of your room or surfing your ran buddy's couch? Svetlano the immigrant gnome has recently purchased a mismatched matress set from Mistress Matress, pening so his futon is up for grabs. Svetlano guarantees that he pur­ chased the futon AFTER his bed wetting complications. The futon is clean and essentially brand new. Here's what you arty have to do to win this luxurious piece of furniture: NO COVER CHARGE - Submit in writing why you think you deserve the futon and f? 11 f^ | I I how you will make better use of it than any other student. All >er 3 and I) entries must be either e-mailed to [email protected] with (1 ridaij & Saturday J "Futon Contest" as the subject or dropped off at the Meliorist office (SU166) no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, November 1814 Mayor Magrath Drive South Lethbridge 15th. Submissions will be graded on originality, humour, and, 328-9000 of course, if they are publishable or not. The Meliorist Thursday, 04 November 2004 Page 08 NEWS nathan's little CQTD I ^kTa •**|

It doesn't really seem to be a problem Another factor in Iraq is that the bill though, because voters in Florida and is $261 billion and rising (this is accoridng to the Daytona Beach By Nathan Sharpe Ohio still can vote, not just once, but twice! That's right, according to the News-Journal but is really just an News Editor Plain Dealer and echoed by The addition of all of the funding that Guardian and The Associated Press Congress has passed for Iraq). This is News, voters in the two states could not. in fact, the "something under 50 be registered to vote in both and vote billion" that Defence Secretary

INALLY, I AM GOING TO ADDRESS twice through the use of absentee bal­ Donald Rumsfield had suggested; to U.S. POLitics for the first time this lots. This would appear to be a big compare, the USA spent 269 billion year - you will excuse me if I indulge. problem because 11,000 republicans on Medicare in 2002. Jon Stewart calls it "Indecision and 9,600 democrats are registered in These are some of the key issues. 2004", the U.S. election that will have both states and do qualify for this Books have been written to encom­ happened by this paper's publication. great little loophole. pass all of them but these are the most If all goes well you will be reading this It is loopholes like this that will "win" pertinent ones and have lots of big on Thursday and everyone will know the election; unfortunately this works fancy numbers. who the President of the United States for both sides. These are just a few I sincerely hope that while you read is, right? examples of the ways that the U.S. this you know who the president is, That's unlikely, and I consider myself election wall be stolen, so let's look at but much more likely you will be mes­ an optimist. Even if the Supreme a couple key issues before I bore you merized by big fancy numbers and Court decides to ignore the voters and all with further legal jargon. lawycrspeak for the next month while elect whoever Fox News picks, there One of the most interesting events the U.S.A. figuresou t who did a better will still be debate, recounts, lawyers pertaining to the U.S. elections was job of stealing the votes. If you get and endless political banter from both the resurfacing of public enemy num­ bored while waiting for another "Voters in Florida and sides. ber one, Osama Bin Laden. The recount, check up on Michael Moore; Let's take a look at Florida for an speech itself spoke about the U.S.A the republicans are having him arrest­ Ohio still can vote, not example, seeing as it is where the last .threatening Muslims, how George ed, really. "election" happened and Bush "won" Bush was slow reacting to 9/11, and just once, but twice!" by 537 votes. the Al Quaida leader took responsi- Little tidbit: Florida has a lot of old bilty for the attacks. The words were people, so many in fact that on aver­ read from a page, inside and behind a age, 455 voting age people die there podium. Bin Laden didn't have a rifle every day. If they cast their votes and he was not wearing military cloth­ early and die before the actual elec­ ing, all firsts for any of his speeches. tion, there is a new issue of dead peo­ This might sound like stupid movie ple determining who will be the presi­ trivia but the story gets a lot better. dent. The tape in its entirety is 18 minutes Another grey area presented itself in long; we only saw five. The most dan­ the 2000 elections; remember the gerous international terrorist in the hanging chad fiasco that led to a 36- world and America's most bitter day recount? Now their voting system enemy gets cut off. As a journalist, I has been simplified so this won't have cannot think of a more newsworthy to happen again this year. I will quote item, yet Al Jazeera did not even men­ the Associated Press because they tion what the other 13 minutes of the explain in it simple terms: tape pertained to. "Most of Florida will use the optical This means that we heard a small scan systems, which worked pretty fragment of a much larger story, well four years ago. Voters fill in an which would explain the weak rheto­ oval or complete an incomplete line ric and unclear agenda contained on a paper ballot to indicate their within. It is situations such as this choice, and an optical scanner reads where I can decisively say that the their ballot." media has failed, again. A computer scanner. Well, we all Something else that the media is feel­ love computers and they have never ing less and less interested in would failed us before, right? A more com­ be a little sandbox called Iraq. The plicated voting system will surely help most conservative estimates for prevent a recount. human loss of life are about 1,000 It seems as though God has jumped "coalition" and 10,000 Iraqi. The first in on the fun as well. Let me quote a scientific study recently published in Mississippi local paper, The Picayune The Lancet put the Iraqi death toll at Item: 100,000. U.S. General Tommy "The hurricanes that struck Florida Franks has famously remarked, "we this year left polling places in sham­ don't do body counts," so until more bles and displaced thousands of vot- studies are released all anyone knows is that lots of people have died. Florida Back-up Vote Counting System

University of U of L group to host fourth Lethbridge REMINDER... Spring 2005 Registration installment of the begins November 15th Continuing Students have a three <3> Discover Islam Series day window in which they must register Topics to be addressed are the six By Nathan Sharpe artices of faith, five pillars of Islam, Welt listing information for critical News Editor the difference between obligatory and recommended action, Islamic leasts courses is available in the Spring and more. Timetable and Registration Guide The event is free of charge and does not require that students go to all HE COMMUNITY OF parts of the series. It happens on FOR REGISTRATION DATES: DISCOVERING ISLAM IS hosting its Friday, November 5th at 5 p.m. in Looi« to the Bridge aits fouth of a five part "Discover Islam" C640. series. Refreshments will be provided. https://www.uleth.ca/brldge This part of the free series teaches For more information or to register (ClIcK "Registration Dates" students about the practtices and rit­ for the seminar, go to the CD1 Web In the Registration Menu) uals of the Islamic religion. site at www.cdislam.com . Entertainment The Meliorist | Thursday, 04 November 2004 Page 09 and a half things to do this week By jared McKenzie, ^ Entertainment Editor Saturday, www.de-klein.com has Nicaragua) at style group that are sure to rock the the dirt on the politician in question. [email protected] . Roadhouse. eMerfainmenf iM A LITTLE DISAPPOINTED IN THE 2) Nicaraquoi? U of L 3) Infectious Pop: Saturday night 5) "Rock 'n' Roll Calgary Style": quality of trick-or-treatcrs in Anthropologists and community has Joseph Murdoch at the Tongue 'n' Head on over to the Tankhouse Lethbridge. On Halloween night, I members are hosting a multi-media, Groove. This Yukon native forms (1814 Mayor McGrath Dr. S) this know that the show starts at 9 p.m., had one group of five children at my multi-partner exhibit entitled catchy pop-rock tunes and is definite­ weekend for their Grand Re- and that there'll be prizes and drink door. That's all. I live near two Nicaraquoi? which begins its run on ly going to put on a great show. The Opening Party featuring the specials all night. schools, and my area is entirely resi­ November 7th. The exhibit explores show probably starts around oish, but Villains. No line and no cover, with dential: crescents and side streets Nicaragua 25 years after the removal to be sure, phone 320-7074. drink specials too. If anything from 1/2) Another Shameless Plug! galore. In my day, that area would be of over forty years of dictatorship their Web site is an indicator, the You know, to me. nothing says "the prime for trick-or-treating. What's using images by French photographer 4) QED at the Roadhouse: If Villains have great punk tunes. It's first week of November" like partici­ going on with the kids in this town? Sylvain Ferrari, an ethnographic short you're heading down to the Roadie going to be a wicked party, and I'll pating in a research study. Professors Anyway, now I have all this extra video by Lethbridge-based visual this weekend for their School Girl probably see you there. from the Psych and Neuroscience candy to eat. If I can calm down from anthropologist Elysee Nouvet, and Weekend, make sure you spend Department here at the U are con­ my perma-sugar rush, here's where archival footage and sounds from the some time listening to their live band. 6) Ladies Night and Tequila: This ducting a study on sexual orientation, I'll be this week: revolution. The exhibit runs from Consistently over the past two months weekend at Spin is Tequila weekend, sexuality and behaviour, and need November 7th to November 27th, and they have had great acts as an alterna­ with tequila on for S2.75 all night. I homosexual male and female partici­ l) De-Klein! Go check out some is located at the Tongue 'n' Groove tive to the house music played in the don't know about you, but that is def­ pants. For more info, e-mail grassroots political action. Concerned Gallery. The gallery hours are 3 p.m. main bar. Lately, it seems that there's initely dangerous for me. As well, [email protected] . citizens to de-Klein will be raising to 9 p.m. For more info, e-mail just as many people watching and November 10th has the crew at Spin awareness about Ralph Klein. Go Alberto Guevara (a U of L faculty rocking to the live stuff as there are hosting a Ladies' Night. Now, I'm Do you have any events for Jared? check them out, bring a sign, wear a member who, during the 1980s, head­ grooving to DJ Hung's hits. So, check not too sure what that all entails, (I'm Let him know at e.editor@themelior- hat, and be at City Hall at Noon on ed a cultural brigade that toured out this weekend's act, QED, a prog- not privy to that sort of info), but I do ist.com . You Are Here: Not a bad play

By Jared McKenzie Entertainment Editor

OR THIS WEEK'S "CHEAP DATE" column (see features section), Jaime and I decided to see a play performed by the Department of Theatre and Dramatic Arts. We checked out You Are Here, the second installment in this year's TheatreXtra season. After my last TheatreXtra experience I was a little wary of the performance, but fortunately, I wasn't disappointed. However, I also wasn't impressed. Described as " a one woman show with twelve characters," You Are Here tells the story of Alison (Heather Famous filmmaker Thomas Roman (Colby Czeke) dis­ Richard (Aaron Tyslau) wraps Alison Haugen) through a variety of flash­ cusses his philosophy with Alison (Heather Haugen) (Heather Haugen) backs. The play commences with Alison speaking directly to the audi­ with lots of potential who is doomed enjoyed was the breaking of the tradi­ projecting above our heads. no image that sticks out in my mind. ence: she is somewhere unfamiliar, from the start; Connie Hoy (Sarah tional "fourth wall", the barrier However, that theatrical value was Much of the acting was done compe­ and is confused about her role. We as Schmidt), Alison's arch-nemesis; between performers and audience. not enough to make You Are Here an tently, and I have no qualms about the audience then travel to different Thomas (Colby Cseke), one of Alison's Though it is hardly groundbreaking, I excellent play. My main point of crit­ that. Nonetheless, the absence of a periods of Alison's life, periods loves; Jerry (Taylor Moser), Alison's found it allowed for a more creative icism with this performance was that cohesive moment that sticks in my marked by intense highs (love, lust husband; and Diane Drake (Melissa presentation. It strengthened the there was nothing particularly memo­ mind and symbolizes the entire story and personal success) as well as the Deleft), a prominent celebrity who is connection between Alison and the rable about the entire show. There and performance simply reduces the opposite end (heartbreak, miscarriage ultimately Alison's success, as well as audience, because when she was pre­ was no moment that I felt strong emo­ dramatic quality. Ultimately, it wasn't and death). On the way, we meet her downfall. senting a monologue, it felt as if she tion for any of the characters, and a bad play. It just wasn't a very good Richard (Aaron Tyslau), a slacker One aspect of You Are Here that I was talking directly to us, rather than when I think back on the play, there is one either. Be an individua

By Jared McKenzie Entertainment Editor Original Penguin ff t HERE WERE TWO ERRORS LAST week that deserve a printed correc­ matt & nat tion. First of all, the pictures that montreal accompanied the article for Nothing WOMAN Sacred were in fact for the play reviewed this week entitled You Are Here. Apologies to all involved in both productions. PEPPER As well, in last week's "Six and a half things..." I printed that the Women's Centre Keg party at the Roadhouse CAJLIIJAIN 328 - 7th Street South was donating its proceeds to breast r u * * r jt J^L Lethbridge 327 2232 cancer research. Well, after wading through conflicting answers from www.gerttlemen3.ea multiple sides, it turns out that pro­ ceeds did not go tt> breast cancer + V1VE MARIA* research. So, once again, 1 apologize for any confusion or any offence that may have been taken. The Meliorist | Thursday, 04 November 2004 | Page 10 Entertainment Say it like you mean it: One-on-one with Ken Vasoli of The Starting Line

By Geordon Hoag Entertainment Contributor

JP^fc,FTEf R THE STARTING LINE PLAYED MacEwan Hall on Sunday, October 24th, the band hung out around their merch booth, meet­ ing audience members and signing autographs for fans. I talked at length with Ken Vasoli, the lead singer/bassist and he was gracious enough to take the time to answer a few (pretty random) questions: they were schooled musicians with symphonies and stuff like that. But Max from Say Anything The Meliorist What compelled you, and what was the only personality on the record. was it like having Nate from Finch on your record? wise? TM What's in your CD player right now? Ken Vasoli I can't scream and I don't like to TM Lyrically, what's the new album like? KV Musically, I think we're really comfortable KV I have an iPod. The last thing I listened to pretend that I can. Me and Nate are good KV I tried to step it up with my lyrics; I always with each other now and we know how to write was Owen and before I was listening to that, I friends and I knew that he was going to be going felt like I didn't put enough time into what I was with each other. Friendship-wise, me and Tom was listening to Red House Painters. in [to the studio] with [producer] Mark trying to say and I wasn't coming across as clear arc very close. Mike has a wife and a kid right Trombino to work with him, so I figured he as I wanted to. But topically, the lyrics are less now, so he's got a lot on his mind, but I get along TM What are your early influences? could just lay it down while he was there. It about relationships and more about the whole with everybody great...Matt, I've never had a KV My influences are ever-changing but for this turned out great; it was better than I expected. 'TV perspective' of life and how 'celebrities' are problem with Matt in my entire history of know­ last record I feel like a lot of the influence came somehow living this fabulous life and I kind of ing him, so everything's all good. It's all gravy on from Owen and Death Cab for Cutie. I feel like TM How does Pennsylvania compare to try to bring that back down to, like, "we're all the the love boat. Glassjaw plays a little bit of an influence on me. Calgary? same people, no matter what you do." Jimmy Eat World has always been a very strong KV I don't know what Calgary's like in the sum­ TM Sonically, what can we look forward to in influence even though I don't think I come even mer but I'd assume Pennsylvania's a little bit TM What's your tour with Yellowcard been like changes from Say it Like You Mean it to the new close to touching Jimmy. But Jimmy Eat World warmer. I don't know. I haven't had a chance to so far? album? that [influence] has always been pretty strong. see a whole lot of it but Pennsylvania is not all KV It's been awesome. I feel like a lot of kids KV We definitely tried to step up our musician­ that different actually. Not as different as you don't know who we are when we show up and it's ship as much as we could. It's going to be a TM What are some other bands on Drive-Thru would think. really exciting to kids who don't know who you much more musical record. I've really tried to Records that you love? are inquire about your band and be curious and sharpen my songwriting skills and just write KV RX Bandits, RX Bandits, RX Bandits! [They TM Is Say it Like You Mean it written about one be into it, even though they're not familiar with more interesting stuff. are the] most underrated band on Drive- girl in specific or many girls? it. It's been really exciting. Thru...one of the most underrated bands in the KV I'd say, like, two or three girls that go with TM Any guest appearances on the new record? world in my opinion. The Resignation is a mas­ Say it Like You Mean it. Most of the mean ones TM What's your relationship like with Tom KV Yes; Max from Say Anything sang on one terpiece of a record and I really think people are about the same girl and most of the nice ones [Gryskiewicz, drums], Mike [Golla, guitarist] song...I think that was the only guest appearance should give that band more of a chance and are about the other girl. and Matt [Watts, guitarists] on tour and music- aside from a string quartet we had come in, but more of a listen. Hip-hop at the Has Been is music Starlight impresses hip-hop and trip-hop, I would probably be there to Shatner's ears every weekend. By Jared McKenzie The highlight of my evening (aside from Josh Entertainment Editor Nagy's porn-star Halloween 'stache) was the DJ battle. The CKXU fundraiser featured DJ Grub, By Josh O'Kane DJ Spyne and DJ Papercut. Each had a chance The Baron to spin a few tracks on their own before they all (University of New Brunswic played on six decks. At one point, one DJ was k, Saint John) SAINTJOHN, N.B. (CUP) i,S AN AVID LISTENER OF CKXU, I DECIDED providing the beat, another was giving scratches to check out their fundraiser on Friday night at and the third was playing random vocal sam­ the Starlight Lounge. As I entered the lounge, I ples. This improvised mix by three talented DJs was fantastic as it was akin to an open-stage jam was greeted by art-house hip-hop (no Eminem N THE MODERN MUSIC WORLD OF DEEP- session you would see with guitarists. I guess it here) and a room full of trendy hipsters in sounding Nickelbacks and high-pitched reaffirmed my belief that DJ'ing is more than Halloween costumes. From that moment I Hoobastanks, one voice stands out, and it does­ just playing records and mixing a few tracks; it knew it was going to be a great night. n't even bother with singing. is open to experimentation and originality. One of the first things I noticed about the In fact, just quoting that voice requires more Starlight is the distinct lack of sketchy furniture Most of me hopes that this fundraiser for commas and semicolons than you can imagine. that used to be placed against each wall. In fact, CKXU was a success. Judging by the numbers That's right; William Shatner, modern media's the last time I was at the Starlight there was a in attendance, I think my hopes have been real­ pioneer of broken speech, has released a new drunk woman passed out on a couch for the ized. However, there is a tiny selfish shred of me album. entire evening. So, it was nice to see the new, that wishes it wasn't that successful: that way, The man who brought the world the worst offi­ industrial atmosphere. If there was a lounge in the good volunteers at CKXU have to put on cial Beatles cover ever (his spoken-word rendi­ town with that atmosphere that always played another fantastic show. tion of "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds") tries to address issues important to him on his new album, Has Been. It is surprisingly pop-driven, the song "I Can't Get Behind That," the two have and delves into every genre, from jazz to country' a screaming match about things that get on their to downright spaghetti western. nerves. "I can't get behind a student driver!" The album is filledwit h musicians considerably yells Shatner, followed by Rollins's "I can't get more talented than Shatner himself, all volun­ behind a driver, that drives like a student driv­ teering their time to help make an album for a er!" person, whom, for whatever reason, they Shatner's emotions are summed up by the title respect. track; "Has Been" counters those who attack Ben Folds happily wrote the music around Shatner for no longer being famous. As a rebut­ Shatner's lyrics. tal to the ridicule over the years, he says in a dig­ "These are thoughts and experiences of mine nified manner: '"Has been' implies failure. 'Has that very few people have heard before," been' implies history. 'Has been' was. 'Has Shatner says on his Well site. "I wanted to share been' might again!" them with my loved ones." William Shatner proves he won't back down; The most notably single-worthy song is the after all, he did continue to put out music even cover of Pulp's 1995 hit, "Common People." Joe after releasing the worst Beatles cover ever. Jackson contributes singing vocals for a verse All in all, if you're looking for an album with a and the chorus, while Shatner reads off the well-done, consistent rock-style sound, look lyrics in a bland, yet angry fashion that some­ away from this man's poetry set to music. But if how fits the mood of the song. you want something out of the ordinary and Easily, the most interesting collaboration on actual!)' interesting, pick up Has Been for it. the album is with punklegend Henry Rollins. In sheer novelty and comedic value. E «9rtalnment n The Meliorist Thursday, 04 November 2004 Page 11 An elephant in your living room: You can't ignore it Interview with Jesse F. Keeler from DFA 79 the east side is a rap neighbourhood as far as music culture goes. Some alumni from his area include Kardinal By London Fester Offishall, Sean Paul, Saukrates and Entertainment Contributor Brassmunk. Another strange thing about Jesse's living space is that he resides in an old funeral home. "Ghosts are terrified of me anyways," N UMBER ONE ON COLLEGE Keeler touts. "People that are afraid radio stations across the nation, a of dying have a problem. Living in video garnering medium rotation on denial of the inevitable is never MuchMusic and nonstop tours, Death smart." From Above 1979 are a force to be Explaining why he's neither conven­ reckoned with. I had a chance to sit tional in musical stylings or in person­ down with bassist Jesse F. Keeler ality, Keeler offers, "I've seen and after their recent performance in done everything." At merely 28 years Calgary. old, this initially seems impossible Recently releasing their first full until Jesse launches into an explana­ length "You're A Woman, I'm A tion. Growing up in a poor neigh­ Machine", the Toronto duo made bourhood, Keeler was in a gang at age I heir tour stop in Calgary as an open­ 15. "I'd watch how to get out [of the ing act for Billy Talent. DFA'79 is neighbourhood]," Keeler says. "I'm a extremely different musically from hustler. There are two types of people their tour mates, but Keeler enjoys in this world: buyers and sellers. I'm being able to play to different audi­ a seller." Through working hard, ences. "It's an opportunity to make believing in himself and manipulating musical converts," he says. "We're the truth, Jesse says he has been like preachers to six to ten rows of employed as an office worker, a con­ atheists." Though it is demanding, he how we deal...everything is real, from to...those three elements are all you reason bands do well. Kids have fun." struction labourer, a corporate espi­ reveals that both him and his band- 'Dead Womb' (a song denouncing really need." Upon being asked what advice he had onage expert and a stock broker, to mate Sebastian Grainger love the cocaine use) to 'Pull Out' (a song A bit of a weird twist to the recording for the kids at the shows, he replied, name a few. During his time as a challenge. "They're not [our] about, well, pulling out)...this is how process was that everyone involved in "Do what you do... [don't pay atten­ stockbroker, he got into the company fans...[we] have to earn them." we live." the project was dating someone at the tion to] the funny little things the with no formal training and rose Death From Above 1979 definitely In addition to having unconvention­ beginning and single by the end. world has set up to distract you. Be through the ranks, eventually manag­ tries their best to put on an energetic al lyrics, DFA '79s sound is extremely Now, however, Jesse is engaged to what you believe." Keeler also cuts a ing a $400 million dollar. To him, show, but they hope the new record unique. Comprised of only two mem­ marry his girlfriend. "Having a family little tough love. "Get over yourself. Death From Above 1979 is just anoth­ can also stand on its own. "It's hard to bers and only drums, bass, vocals and is the most important thing in the [No one] gives a [expletive deleted] er job, but it's "the best job in the make a [full length] 'of the moment,'" synth, the new record surprisingly world," Keeler explains. Though both how you are dressed...If they do, they world." Keeler starts. In contrast to building never sounds empty or shortchanged. excited and scared to be a father, aren't your friends anyway...Go do!" Death From Above 1979's new record an EP, the recording of this album "[We're] influenced by concepts...not Jesse underscores, "Nothing is more While not on tour, Death From is called You're A Woman, I'm A took a long time, making the band feel music," Keeler says. "All music is important." Above 1979 calls East Toronto home. Machine. Out on Last Gang Records, as if it wasn't as fresh. "The songs are riffs, beats and vocals with In regards to his band as well, he's "We're the only [rock] band from the the new CD is available in most music honest for us," he explains. "This is melody...that's all it comes down "doing it for the kids. Kids are the east side," Keeler reports. He explains stores. Boston Pizza lm Saw 99 mi t MONDAY Draught Beer Nrghf

/*" «#»»» **,%. *> game of survival and escape, in a race against time. The problem witli Saw begins with its pre- \ iews. The previews give the audience a feeling of quick paced horror, which in turn is exactly the opposite of what the movie is like. Sau< is paced slowly in order to build to the climax of a twist ending. Furthermore, this movie was not scary - it was rather suspenseful at best. Many reviews have compared Saw to Sc~cn (1995. Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman), which is understandable due to the fact that the plot and way the murders were carried out are similar, y & V/eekly G/Ve-Awoys By Dan Ragan but I think this is unwarranted. I am not going Entertainment Contributor to compare these two movies. Though there were some similarities to Sc^cn, Saw did have certain drawbacks that made it disappointing. Scenes of over and under-acting were notice­ 0W YOUR U 0 ANY PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERS HAVE able, and certain dialogue such as "stop the been released since Sejen anil Silence of the lying, you're a liar" causes viewers to snicker at .DENT ID 9k RECE Lambs, and most have failed in achieving the parts rather than squirm. same "edge of your seat" entertainment. So it Saw is not a movie anyone should discuss with would only be fitting to add one more disap­ much detail, because in doing so the effect of the A 15% DISCOUNT! pointment to the list. film would be ruined. However the ending to The movie follows a scries of grotesque deaths this movie redeems any (laws it may have, thus conducted by a psychopath the police nick­ making Saw successful as a suspense-thriller. named .ligsaw, due to his calling card of caning With only a $1 million budget under his belt, eliveries call: 327-4548 out a piece of flesh from his victims in the shape director .lames Wan has made a good movie of a jigsaw. Waking in a mysterious room, Dr. that could have a cult following in the future. Lawrence Gordon (Cary Elwes, best known for For a fust time writer, Leigh Wannell has creat­ Some Resfricfions Apply. $MfStor& Fortfefails. The Princess Bride) and Adam (Leigh Wannell, ed a suspense-thriller that captures the emo­ Oiftw valid only a* 200| §5 hi AY* the writer of Saw) find themselves chained to tions and minds of viewers. the wall and have no idea how they got there. For those who enjoy B-movies, I say "be exited, They find they are trapped in the serial killer's just not too excited." The Meliorist (l Thursday, 04 November 2004 Page 12 Entertainment Paul Brandt takes the stage

main stops in the Small Towns and Nashville, but we do most of our tour­ copies, but I made more money doing to a lot of different stuff. It's weird, when you start to do music for a liv­ By Craig Hamilton Big Dreams tour a couple of years ago ing up here. I hadn't really been it that way, because I owned it. So, all of a sudden I was faced with this great ing, and when you produce and write Sports Editor and included them in the making of thinking about the States, and then the Small Towns television program Convoy took off, and it started to spill success, having had the opportunity you can become very critical of others' that we did for CMT and made some over, and that's what is happening. to do exactly what I wanted to do, and work. You react like 'I never would big waves there, so we thought it I've been getting a lot of e-mails and the way I wanted to do it, it was kind have done it that way' or 'what are F IT WEREN'T FOR THE FACT THAT would be cool to go back." calls from radio stations saying hey, of overwhelming. It was like OK, well they thinking' you know? So I don't he was standing beside the micro­ So why, after playing at the Enmax we heard about this and we saw it on now what do I do? What do I do next listen to music as much as I used to, or phone, you would never guess that Centre on his last trip through town, Great American Country (the U.S. to try and top that? So, I spent a lot of in the same way that I used to. But, I Paul Brandt was even in the building. would Brandt choose to do two shows version of CMT). CMT called and it time refilling the well, you know? I like to keep up with those old Wearing an Army T-shirt and a truck­ at the Yates Centre? "Well, this show looks like they want to put it on their found that during that process, that I favourites of mine. I like U2 a lot and er cap, Brandt looked like anything really lends itself to a real theatre Web site and give it a shot, so there is really rediscovered my love for music Norah Jones. I love the intimacy of but the Canadian Country music audience. I find that I have a lot of fun some cool organic stuff just sort of and why I love doing it. I started what she does." superstar that would take the stage when I do that that kind of stuff, you happening. If it happens, then cool, doing it because I love to write, and I So now that he is in Lethbridge, what less than four hours later. With his know, you can keep it intimate. You we'll go do some shows, and if not, loved to say something. Instead, I had does he look forward to in the show? dog Bailey at his side, the -Calgary can take this from a real rock show we'll have some fun doing something a big record label behind me telling "I'm pumped. I've never played native made time for an interview kind of feel right down [to] how it else." me what to do all the time, where it here...it's just a great setting. More with the Meliorist prior to his concert feels when you're in your living room. With Convoy taking off, it's amaz­ doesn't matter if you like it, just go sell than our show being about a set thing, last week in Lethbridge. I love the ability to be able to do that." ing to think that Brandt's last album it. You're an actor. I got lost in that I like to keep it really open and just When Brandt sat down to talk Now that Convoy is getting play in might have been his last. "The new shuffle for a while and forgot what I play off of the audience, so every night about the current tour, and how his both Canada and the U.S., how has he record was something of an after­ loved the most about music. After is different. It's more just about latest single had dominated the radio been received there lately? "It's actu­ thought. I had never really experi­ getting back into this project, it start­ enjoying music." on both sides of the border, one could ally kind of neat. When I left Warner enced anything like Small Towns and ed to come alive again and I'm glad it And if you saw the show, you will tell that he was thrilled to be back on Brothers about five or six years ago Big Dreams before. It was one of did." know what he means. As the concert the road: "The tour has been great. and I started my own label, I decided those things that exceeded all of my This love of music was inspired by began, gone was the sweaty singer We've been having an incredible time. with Liz (Paul's wife and back-up expectations, and it was a huge suc­ a number of surprising sources, with who looked like a roadie in a trucker We started in Weyburn, singer) at that time to focus our tour­ cess. I sold over a million albums on Garth Brooks, U2 and Harry Connick cap. He was replaced by the King of Saskatchewan. I wanted to start there ing and the career in general in my first album with Warner Brothers, Jr. all on the list, to name a few. So Canadian Country Music, who because we made Weyburn one of the Canada. We are still based in but Small Towns sold about 50,000 who does Paul listen to now? "I listen impressed even this fledgling fan. Flair bartending And now...your moment of Zen heats up the Blarney Stone On a recent taping of the CNN show answer to that question is a resounding drink, at least two highball- Crossfire, Stewart shed his comedic per­ YES. As a citizen of the U.S. he does have style cocktails, and crack a By Kyle Marshall sonality and let his own feelings be known the right to free speech. And I believe, no By Jared McKenzie beer. At the end of each set, Entertainment Contributor about the program he was appearing on, as matter what your political ideology, when Entertainment Editor the competitor's drinks were well as the current state of the media, par­ you can intellectually argue your point, you then auctioned off for the ticularly in America. "You're hurting should. Handi-Bus, with one tray America," he proclaimed, and from that The second issue that is raised is how the alone (of five drinks) going for point on, both Crossfire hosts were on the state of the news be can remedied. I take it O N OCTOBER 25TH AND over $250. W HAT PASSES AS NEWS IN OUR soci­ defensive. They tried in vain to assert that to the people to become more informed on 26TH, THE Blarney Stone All six competitors were obvi­ ety today seems to be nothing more than they ran a debate show, which Stewart the issues. Do not let programs such as hosted a flair bartending com­ ously very talented, and they sound bites and talking heads. When only denied again and again. What they really Crossfire and others dictate exactly what petition, with competitors all were having a great time on a handful of people control the majority of had was a program devoted to people you think. Likewise, I believe it is damag­ travelling from all over west­ stage. They all incorporated what gets reported, it truly is a sad reality. yelling at each other, with no real sense of ing to let Michael Moore or even Jon ern Canada to participate. Not three aspects of flair bartend­ The purpose of media is not as insidioua as information. Jon Stewart was able to out- Stewart be the only people you take the only was the event a great ing while competing; juggling some would have you believe, but when debate the supposed debaters. He was news from. There are many agencies out showcase for a difficult skill, three or four bottles at once, looking at the current state ot affairs it is a aggressive, but managed to prove his point there, and sometimes it might take some but it was also a big fundraiser tossing around bottles as well tad disheartening. There is hardly any­ very well even as they tried to stifle what he digging, but until this sound bite culture for the Lethbridge Handi-Bus. as martini shakers, and pres­ thing that could be considered true news, said and dismiss him as a comic. falls, that is the only way. Watching a vari­ I headed down to the Blarney entation (one fellow from or news reporting, that can be seen any­ The job the media has is to inform and ety of programs, such as the BBC, CBC and on Monday night to check out British Colombia served his more. That's where.Ion Stewart comes in. educate the populace. What shows like even The Daily Show will give you a per­ the finals. beer in a shaker filled with dry Dubbed "The Most Trusted Man in Fake Crossfire are doing is reducing every issue spective of exactly what is going on. while The competition had twelve ice). News", Stewart is proving himself to be to political ideology and never truly taking each of those programs is going to be original participants who all If you've never seen flair bar­ more respected and more insightful than to task the politicians and other people in skewed, at least someone can try and make had their chance on stage on tending before, check out pro­ his contemporaries on the real news net­ power. Spin is in, and it seems as it the Up their minds on exactly how they feel. Sunday. Monday showcased fessionals like these the next works. Stewart is a very smart man, as news networks cannot get away from that. Until a new organization devoted to actual­ the six finalists, presenting time they're in town. It's a anyone who has seen The Daily Show can Two issues arise from this. The first is ly giving the news without the spin is them in order of skill. really fun evening, and it's attest. However, it is disappointing when a whether Stewart has any validity in saying unleashed, the only two options is to let Contestants were judged on a completely amazing what comedian is the one to point out the falla­ what he did. Should a comedian whose FOX, CNN and the others know that what variety of criteria, including these guys can do. But, take it cies and injustices that are running ram­ primary job is to tape a fake newscast every they are doing is deplorable, or crawl into a Style and spillage. Judging by from me: leave it to the profes­ pant in our society. So, why exactly is night challenge the people who make the hole, gel into the fetal position and cry. I'd what l saw, each competitor sionals. I still have glass all Stewart my new hero? "real" news their living? I believe that the suggest the former, had to make one martini-style over the floor... t I

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O NCE AGAIN, WE HERE AT "CHEAP DATE" provide solutions to your dating dilemmas. In our quest to find unique activities for you and a friend, we've played endless games of Bingo, flew a kite and watched one disembodied ball of hair roll around a big, white room. So, this week we felt it would be nice to do something a little bit more tame: we headed to the David Spinks Theatre for the matinee performance of You Are Here. One reason we chose to go see a play is that theatre seems to be something that everyone front of the car? likes. Of course, not everyone may like the per­ There is so much history and topography in the formance, but the actual activity of seeing a play By Sheldon Rajotte Northern Territory, but sometimes it is unfortu­ is something most (if not all) people would be at an 8 p.m. show, after the performance you Features Contributor nate that one must traverse the endless miles of willing to do. As well, the U of L has an excel­ can head to a nearby lounge or pub to discuss desert in order to enjoy its beauty. The Devil's lent Department of Theatre and Dramatic Arts, the show. Since you can't talk during the show, Marbles are huge boulders lying in the middle of giving students a wide variety of performances you'll have lots to chat about afterwards, espe­ nowhere, giving the feeling that there was a huge at very reasonable prices. cially if the show was in any way controversial. rumble between two forces grasping for power, The U of L puts on a few plays a year, all with This gives you a creative way to learn about your although the winner is unknown. That, or it is student prices, and most are under $io. The date's opinions and values, rather than the OR ALL YOU MOVERS AND GROOVERS, the site of two forces that had a game of marbles. tickets for You are Here cost $7 (the student usual method of direct questioning. shakers and takers, Australia offers something One of them clearly won and dropped a few of price). This $7 got us each two hours of a Another great thing about going to the theatre for everyone. There is so much to mention their marbles before moving onto a more inter­ thoughtful play about one woman's life and how is that if your date is not going well (perhaps about this unique country; I will write a few arti­ esting game - hence the name. As you move she reacted to her chosen path. If you are not in you were set up on a blind date) then you have cles in hopes of sparking interest. This article is across endless shimmering red sand you will the mood for a serious or thought provoking a ready-made excuse not to talk. Use the inter­ on the travels of the Northern Territory, includ­ find a dusty sign that tells you that Katherine's play, the U of L also puts on comedies and/or mission to take an extended bathroom break, ing Queensland. Gorge is just ahead. As we rolled to a stop in the musicals, as well as a big production every year. and then leave right after the play is over (claim As sonic may know, Australia's greatest lure is parking lot, the dust billowed into the windows The theatre costs less than going to see a movie, emotional exhaustion after the "heart wrench­ its natural beauty. The landscape varies from and all 1 could think about was that "this had and the action is one hundred per cent live; it's ing" performance). If you are at the play nude, hairy European Shelia's ruining the world better be worth it." The goat trail into the win win. The downside, however, is that there because you want to be, and you like the person class beaches, to dense tropical forests muddled canyon was a very unimpressive one hour hike, is no popcorn. you are with, then use the opportunity to hold with hippie communes in search of growing the perfect weed, to the blur of the endless, sun­ but I can tell you that if I would have known Furthermore, a play can be a great tool for a hands and cuddle while the performers enter­ baked horizon, dotted with the Aboriginal folk what was ahead, I would have walked three second or third date. For example, if you were tain you both. dancing to the low drone of the didjeridu. hours. Katherine's Gorge is a massive rock cre­ I find myself in the northern part of vasse approximately one mile across and miles r Queensland, on an old boat used to de-mine in deep, impregnated with a fast flowing river. As WWII, 70 kilometres east of Cairns, after finish­ we tore off our clothes and jumped in, the fresh ing an adrenalin-rushing night dive. In this water crocs were the farthest thing from my dive, we held at approximately 10 metres. If you mind. Thank goodness they are relatively harm­ shine your light on little nemos, the larger fish, less. like the barracudas, come out of the deep faster One can't travel through Darwin without a day than the speed of light, occasionally knocking trip to Kakadu National Park, another of For the love of hair. your mask off - and then poor little nemo dis­ Australia's natural marvels. It has a variety of appears. After spending a few days on this live- breathtaking landscapes, scads of freshwater LA School of Hair Design wilt teach you aboard it was time to say a friendly good-bye to crocs as well as the deadly salt water crocs, and all the hospitable staff from Deep Sea Divers' has some of Australia's best Aboriginal rock art. hair design essentials in 37 weeks to get Den. I can see why the Great Barrier Reef is Kakadu is on the World Heritage list both for its you started in the career of your dreams. world class diving; it is absolutely spectacular, natural and cultural importance. There are two but I won't be missing the ginger tablets which ways to leave this less travelled city: one is by air ward off seasickness. and the other is by land. If you choose to leave We figured we should go west to the Atherton by land, you must go south to Alice Springs and Table Lands to look for a bit of work. This area experience the culture of this desert community is well known for its agriculture and horticulture with a side trip to Uluru (Ayres Rock), 270 miles Soiool grandeur. After spending a day sweeping and southwest of Alice Springs. It is strongly of Hair cleaning rat dung out of grain bins, and finding advised to acquire accommodation for at least out we were only working to cover our room and one night so you can view the sun rising on the Design board, we felt abused and moved on. We decid­ rock. It is absolutely mezmorizing as you watch & Beauty ed to go west and then headed north to Darwin. the rock turn almost to the colour of blood for a Salon Now for all of those who are actually thinking few moments. But keep in mind that travellers about going across the outback, read this part are no longer allowed to climb on this sacred 320-2228 * 311 8th St. S carefully. It is highly recommended when going rock. Also keep in mind that legend says that it to Darwin from Cairns that first you go back to is a third above ground and two-thirds below Townsville and then across through Charters ground, and if you are lucky you can see it from Towers, Richmond, Cloncurry, then onto Mt. the airplane either coming across Australia from Isa. The trail we blazed with our station wagon, Indonesia or returning back to Indonesia. which was just heading straight across from So anyone who wants to subject themselves to Cains to Darwin, was long and rough. The locals the torture of endless miles of desert, the topog­ figured it was impossible because you need a Ute raphy, history and Aboriginal culture is by far to do this trail, and apparently we were lucky to worth it. Just beware of being transfixed and be alive. Did I mention the suicidal kangaroos engulfed by the slow, silent swirl of the outback that would pop out of nowhere and jump right in red dust. 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Daydreams By Jenn E. Friesen

I want to be a writer. I keep thinking That If I just hold my pen A certain way a spitting headache and I was calls and photo finishes are getting It required to phone in some apologies narrower and are starting to leave Will change the to close friends and relations. permanent scars. I've lost a couple of Shape of my words After All the Jacks Age is not automatic like the hands steps. I've got to change. Are in Their Boxes on a clock. When the hands turned I have to adopt a new me, Adult To me they sound peaceful midnight I didn't turn into an adult. I Angus, equipped with applicable edu­ And flowing did however turn into a jerk, but that cation and adopted career skills. I can But was temporary and had more to do no longer celebrate every last If I am not with alcohol then anything else. AVE YOU EVEN BEEN IN THE Wednesday of the week and I have to M Adulthood snuck up on me like a realize that noon is a goodtime for Holding my pen just so, part of the evening where you sit fin­ Maybe you hear something different. ishing the last of you last call? Those plague. It probably started long lunch, not breakfast. I also need to who were bound to succeed tonight before my 25th year. In fact, I'm sure develop a healthy relationship with have already gone and it wasn't you. it did. I think I've just been crashing women or, more importantly, one Something You're left with the noble few who are at the house of the rising sun out of woman. Scratchy stuck with only the benefits of pluton- habit. Even as I say this I realize I'm turn­ And ic friendship, at least for tonight. I'm not saying I'm a full-fledged ing into the one thing I fought so hard Pale You're warmed by the fact that, adult. I'm just saying I'm starting to against: a participating member of Like embrace the idea. I feel like I'm going society. Argggg! I may have to mow nonetheless, you're in good company Last week's newspaper and you are all drunk. The top forty through a second puberty. I've my lawn and cut my hair more then bi-annually. Even, dare I say it, finish Crackling in the fire has been put to bed and only the noticed that I started to grow breasts (that might just be diet though). Put school (ick)? Reverend Al Green is filling the room My grip tightens with love and tenderness. You say, "If it this way: last Halloween I went as I guess all kidding and whining And I write faster all the while Jesus listens to music it's definitely Al the Hulk. This year I feel more like aside, I can now see a new evening out he listens to." This is the kind of Bruce Banner. for me in the future, one that differs Wondering - do you hear rationale that reigns at this hour. I am a good example of a bad exam­ from the one previously described - What I hear but one that is starting to become Earlier you would think it - now you ple in the realm of perpetuated ado­ When you see more and more appealing. just say it. lescents. I think for most of our early These words? It's at this point you want the last girl adulthood we live life on autopilot. It's no longer last call. It is, I guess, We leave a wake of blown opportuni­ but I'm alone except for one invited you met with big brown eyes and long Maybe if I place my fingers a little farther back on the pen and hold brown hair to walk into the room. The ties and misspent earnings. To quote guest and a sleeping dog. The bar is at least eighty miles east of me and more on just a little looser. one you said something stupid and the over quoted and badly imitated importantly, it's not where I am. The cool to and walked away from. You'd hero of zeros, Jimmy Buffett: "...made Reverend Al Green is still the preach­ Does it get quieter for you too? give anything at this moment to have enough money to buy Miami but er but that is where the similarity to the freaks and drunks leave, and sit pissed it away so fast... never meant to the old religion begins and ends. The with a bottle of Crown and her - not last." I guess for most of us that's not fire crackles and my only real concern those angry heathens that now popu­ true. We never really had our own is not to spill my drink when I drift off late your table talking politics in a bar, money so we've pissed away our par­ to sleep. I'm not retired or much Cafeteria Grace bastards. Sometimes these evenings ents' just as fast. older - I'm just not found wanting go differently, but the reality is they I was born in the year of the child By Jeremy Furlong and so far, I've done a pretty good job anymore, and that's enough. My free often end like this, and that's still time is just that, free. pretty good. of being one. I've dodged responsibil­ ity and opportunity every time they've This is the dream for my new reli­ Up till just recently this is what I been presented to me. So this trans­ gion. It's a closed sect though, and we considered my religion, the ritual of formation into adulthood or second don't recruit. I'm going to get there Our Hiroba my age and infinite wisdom. This was puberty looks pretty scary. I'm feel because I can't maintain the home­ until last spring when I hit mile mark­ I'm looking into the abyss. ostasis of this lifestyle forever. er 25 on this road of life. At the time I Who art in Food court But I've looked into this abyss before Scotty's telling me the shields won't thought the sky was going to fall in on and somehow found the light. I've hold much longer and I have to find a my perpetual adolescence, but it did­ sent rushed orders to the captain of port. I don't know if it will all work Hollowed by thy Spring roll. n't. The day after my birthday was a the good ship Angus and narrowly out for our hero (me). I guess we'll lot like the birthday itself, except I had escaped. Except now my many close have to stay tuned... Thy szechuan come, there will be some

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goes on REAL blood drive!" Alright, we know you can come up with something better than this. E-mail your caption to [email protected] with the subject "Caption Contest" for your chance to win $50 in Studio 54 money' The Meliorist Thursday, 04 November 2004 | Page 19 SPORTS Women end pre-season Horns host Challenge tourney in Regina worked their way to a 69-54 win over the 'Horns, who dropped to 0-2 on By Craig Hamilton By Craig Hamilton the event. Sarah Crooks led the way Sports Editor Sports Editor for the Huskies, dropping 20 points and 19 rebounds. Fresh off of the loss, the Pronghorns went into their final game with the HE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE University of Brandon Bobcats and HI-E UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE Pronghorn Men's - , . , j$L., dismantled the team, earning the 72- Basketball team hosted their second annual Pronghorn Women's Basketball team 36 win. The U of L dominated the Canada/United States Challenge Tournament over the headed out to Saskatchewan last Bobcats in every facet of the game, weekend in preparation for the upcoming season. The weekend for the University of Regina fm * 1•• Cougar Women's Basketball holding them to just nine points in the five-team tournament brings in teams from both the U.S. Invitational Tournament, and came opening half of the game. and Canada in an effort to prepare for upcoming regular away with a tournament record of 1-2 Jessica Lynch and Jenny Beckman season games. The 'Horns welcomed the University of astounding 22 offensive boards, and also forced 22 as they prepare for the upcoming reg­ led the Pronghorn scoring effort, with Calgary and the University of Victoria from the Canada turnovers, while giving up only 12 of their own. ular season schedule. 14 points and 13 points, respectively. West region, as well as Rocky Mountain College from The Bears were ranked fifth in the NAIA Frontier The Pronghorns opened the tourna­ All but one member of the Pronghorn Billings, Montana and Whitworth College from Spokane, Conference's pre-season poll, and were led against the ment against the host Cougars, who roster hit the score sheet on the night, Washington to town to participate in the event, which ran 'Horns by Juke Kunkel, who had 19 points. Bobby the U of L will face only one time dur­ while they allowed only six Bobcat for three days. Coleman and David Ellis also contributed with 17 and 15 ing the regular season. It was the players to score. The 'Horns managed The event gave teams an opportunity to play in a varied points, respectively. 'Horns who came away disappointed to out-rebound the 'Cats by a margin number of games during the tournament, and each came After dropping the first two games of their tournament, in the game, as they dropped their of 43-25, and forced 29 turnovers in away with a better idea of how their respective seasons the Pronghorns were looking to come out with a big game debut 74-51. Second year forward the game. might turn out. The Pronghorns came away from the event against the Whitworth College Pirates, but would struggle Candace Thompson led the way for For Brandon, the game was a diffi­ with a 0-3 record, but gained insight as to how they will as Baldwin was out of the line up with a broken nose and the Pronghorns, dropping 10 points have to measure up against tough Canada West competi­ stitches that he suffered late against Rocky Mountain in 19 minutes of floor time. tion. College. The Cougars took a 33-27 lead into Lethbridge opened their play in the tournament with a The Pirates, who are a Division III school in the NCAA, the break, and caught fire in the sec­ late game on Thursday night against the University of came out with a great effort from their starting five, and ond half, scoring 41 while holding the Victoria, where they fell 73-57- The 'Horns struggled all took the game 81-63. The Pirates relied on 53 points from U of L to only 24 points. Jana weekend with their shooting, and the game against UVic their starters to give them the win, while the 'Horns got 17 Schweitzer, who led the Cougars with cult example of what not to do. The was no exception. The U of L shot only 41 per cent from the points from Tim Whitehead, and 14 from Scott Mackinnon 25 points, was a constant threat for 'Cats put up 51 shots from the floor, floor against the Vikes, including a 0-7 dry spell from in the loss. The contest was filled with offensive fouls and the U of R, while Leah Anderson but dropped only 11 of them, resulting beyond the three-point line in the first half. pauses in play, but the Pirates held the clear advantage added 15 for the Cougars in the win­ in a 21 per cent field goal percentage Leading the way on the score sheet for the 'Horns was offensive production. ning effort. Anderson also pulled that would be difficult to overcome. Nick Baldwin, who netted 21 points and 14 rebounds in the Whitworth demonstrated superb ball movement and down 11 rebounds for the Cougars, The Pronghorns will begin the sea­ opening game. Todd McClenaghan chipped in 16 points in clock management in the win, as they found themselves who edged the 'Horns on the boards son on the road this weekend as they the losing effort for the U of L. The Vikes had only one with the 44-29 halftime lead. Despite a sold second half 44-26. travel to the west coast to face UVic player reach double-digits in scoring on the game, Shaun effort, the 'Horns could not make up the ground that they Next up for the Pronghorns was the and UBC in their opening games of Doherty with 11, but their effort was spread out, with ten needed to earn the win. Whitworth opened the second University of Saskatchewan Huskies. the year. The 'Horns will return home players managing to drop a basket. The Pronghorns relied frame with three consecutive three-pointers to bury the The U of S will be in Lethbridge for on November 12th and 13th when on only seven players to do their scoring. Pronghorns' chances early. the Horns home opener in two weeks, they will host the U of S Huskies. The The University of Victoria finished the tournament with a The Vikes came out in the first half and led 38-21 going but they came into the tourney game will begin at 6:30 p.m., with the 3-0 record, while Rocky Mountain ended at 2-1. The U of into the break, but the 'Horns were able to come back in focused on a win. The Huskies men following at 8:15 p.m. the second half, both outscoring the Vikes and increasing C Dinos played only one game in the their own numbers. The 73-57 final score was a far cry event, and finished with a 0-1 record, from the 87-80 overtime win that the Vikes put up against with Whitworth rounding out the the Horns in their final meeting of last season. teams at 1-1. In their second game of the tournament, the U of L faced The Pronghorns will start their reg­ the Rocky Mountain College Bears, and dropped an 82-72 ular season schedule this weekend decision. The 'Horns saw a more balanced scoring effort with two games on the west coast on the night, as Tim Whitehead dropped 22 points, while where they will face both UVic and Nick Baldwin and Todd McClenaghan each added 12. The UBC. The 'Horns return to Horns managed to improve their shooting from the floor, Lethbridge for their home opener but couldn't hang on in the second half to make a charge. next weekend, where they will wel­ The Pronghorns found themselves down 41-40 after the come the University of Saskatchewan i>ni IKS INC. opening twenty minutes of the game, but couldn't keep the Huskies to the confines of the U of L scoring touch in the second. The team peppered the Bears gym. The women will kick the with deep shots, but converted only nine of 30 from evening off with a game at 6:30 p.m., beyond the arc after the final buzzer sounded. Rocky followed by the men's contest at 8:15 p.m. Mountain took the edge in rebounding 49-36. including an Big Rock Pronghorn Athlete of the Week

Press Release

The Big Rock Pronghorn Athletes of the Week for the week ending Sunday, October 17th, 2004.

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Big Rock Female Athlete of the Week: Paige Burdett - Women's Rugby "We take responsibility During this past weekend's Canada West Rugby Championships, Paige helped lead the Pronghorns to a third place finish. During their final game, Burdett scored the first of the 'Horns' two tries during the 10-0 victory over the University of Victoria Vikes. Throughout for your GOOD LOOKS!'' the tournament, Burdett played exceptionally and it led to her being named a Canada West All-star for the second season in a row. MONDAYS ARE BIG HAIRY DEAL DAYS Big Rock Male Athlete of the Week: Justin Tse - Men's Soccer 15% OFF SALON SERVICES

First year midfielder Justin Tse has had an immediate impact this season with the Men's Soccer team, and for the second time has been named the Big Rock Athlete ot the Week. This past weekend, Justin assisted on both Pronghorn goals. On Sunday, his perfect cor­ 880 HERITAGE BLVD. WEST ner kick was headed into the back of the net by Ricky Rushton. Tse has played in all 10 games thus far and has arguably been the most consistent Pronghorn at both ends ot the 394-3800 pitch this season. . SPORTS The Meliorist | Thursday, 04 November 2004 Page 20 Women sweep, but miss playoffs keeper Andrea Hayes went down to s Soccer finishes season Injury after a collision with 'Horns University of Lethbridge Athletics Press Release striker Barb Ariss. The team traded chances throughout the second half and nothing was solved until injury time. Ashley Parker collected a pass HE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE just outside the 18-yard box and was Pronghorn Women's Soccer team able to chip the ball past the charging came into last weekend needing a lot Dinos keeper into the left hand corner of help if they hoped to continue into to earn the 2-1 win. the playoffs, and did everything in The U of L Pronghorns Women's their power to help their own cause. Soccer squad then travelled to Calgary The 'Horns took two games from the and completed their weekend sweep University of Calgary in their final of the U of C Dinos with a 2-1 come- series of the year, but it still wasn't from-behind victoiy on Sunday. enough to earn a post-season berth. Calgary's Erin Harris opened the The Pronghorns were faced with the scoring in the dying seconds of the difficult and unlikely task of having to first half, but Pronghorn Angela win both of their games, combined Jackson scored twice, once in the with some losses from the University 63rd minute, and again in the 76th of Alberta and UVic in order to con­ minute, to take the 2-1 win. Both tinue play beyond the regular season. teams put on a strong charge at the The 'Horns took both of the home- end of the game, but the score stood. and-home series games, but with both The win against Calgary pulled the University of Lethbridge UVic and the U of A earning wins, a Athletics Press Release Calgary Dinos defeated the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns even with the Dinos in playoff shot was gone. Pronghorns, taking four points out of a possible six to close the Canada West standings at 20 out the regular season. On a blustery Saturday and in their points apiece. The Pronghorns, Dinos Lethbridge opened the scoring in the first half, when final home contest of the season, the and the U of A Pandas are all tied for Brandon Ferguson broke out early and gave the visiting Pronghorn Women's Soccer team fourth place in the Canada West HE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE Pronghorn Men's team the 1-0 lead after only four minutes of play. The improved to 5-6-2, with a late goal in Conference, with Alberta and Calgary Soccer team finished out their season last weekend with 'Horns' Rob Birdsall added another goal to go up 2-0 just injury time to defeat the University of having a game in hand. two games against the U of C Dinos. The home-and-home before the break. Calgary Dinos 2-1 for their first win of The Dinos and the Pandas will play series saw the teams play to a tie on Saturday in Lethbridge While the Pronghorns went in the dressing room up two the weekend set. Tuesday in Edmonton, with the win­ before the Dinos doubled up the 'Horns on Sunday in goals, Calgary stormed back after the break. Lauren A desperate 'Horns team started ners advancing to the Canada West Calgary. Ramos put the Dinos on the board early in the second half, quickly in the first half, as Ashley Playoffs. In the event of a tie, Calgary In the Pronghorn Men's final home soccer game, U of L and Maz Tabash and Carlos Cruz scored two quick goals, Parker looped a shot from just inside holds the tie-braker having beaten clawed out a hard fought l-i tie. Strong winds dictated the only two minutes apart, to give the Dinos the 3-2 lead. the 18 yard box over the outstretched Alberta 3-0 earlier this year. pace of the game and the University of Calgary jumped out Adam MacDonald completed the scoring in the 84th hands of the Dinos' keeper and into As for Lethbridge, the Pronghorns to a l-o lead on a goal by Rocky Josan in the 27th minute minute to earn the come-from-behind win. the net for a 1-0 lead only three min­ will regroup for next year, and look to when he beat Pronghorns keeper Marcel Galaszkiewicz. The Pronghorns finished the season with a record of 1-9- utes in. For much of the remaining make a big impact on the Canada The Pronghorns would answer back in the second half to 2, which places them in sixth place out of seven teams in time in the first half, the wind-aided West region. There are only three earn the tie. Off a set play in the second half, Ricky the Canada West region. Only the University of Dinos controlled the play and were fifth-year players on the 'Horns ros­ Rushton converted a Justin Tse cross into the game-tying Saskatchewan fared worse on the season, finishing winless finally rewarded in the thirty-seventh ter, but the three that will be leaving goal. Late in the game both teams had their chances, but in 12 games. The 'Horns will only be losing one player at minute. Stephanie Hoogveld cor­ are great contributors to the team. Galaskiewicz's last second diving save of a hard curling ball the end of the season, and will rely on youth to carry the ralled a loose ball and beat 'Horns Striker Barb Ariss has been an offen­ and a wide open miss by Ricky Rushton ensured the game team over the coming seasons. Brandon Ferguson, who keeper Megan Lumley low to the right sive threat to the team all season long, would end all-squared. scored his lone goal of the season against Calgary, is the hand corner. while Kara Krajewski and Lesley In the Sunday game, the final regular season match for the only fifth-year player who won't be returning for the 2005 Early in the second half the Dinos Brandford have both been superb on U of L Pronghorns, the now-playoff bound University of season. were dealt a blow when starting goal­ the defensive end of play. ( Horns hockey

Jodi Herman redirected a Lindsay Pasemko point shot past the Bison goalie to pull even at 1- 1. gets ha mmered University of Lethbridge Only twenty-nine seconds into the second peri­ Athletics Press Release od, on a power play carried over from the first 1 win. period, Kelsey Norsworthy put the 'Horns ahead The Bisons and Pronghorns met up for the sec­ 2-1 on a great feed from Jodi Herman. The ond time on Saturday night and although the 'Horns extended their lead to 3-1 when Pam University of Lethbridge Pronghorns started off with a bang the Bisons Athletics Press Release A LFTER COMING OFF A BYE WEEK THE Watson collected a juicy Lopuck rebound and were to dominate for most of the game, earning Pronghorn Women's Hockey team looked build deposited it into the yawning cage. the 10-1 win. on their win two Saturdays ago, but would face Unfortunately, the Bisons had other ideas as to Lethbridge opened the scoring early, sneaking the University of Manitoba Bisons in the the outcome of the game, and poured on the one by Bison goaltender Krister Toews only 43 process. The first period started sluggishly, but offensive effort. With only eleven seconds ET seconds into the first period to gain an early 1-0 the Bisons were able to jump into the lead on a remaining in the second period the Bisons cut OR THE FIRST TIME THIS SEASON THE lead. That lead would not be maintained for goal just before the five-minute mark. Chantal the Pronghorn lead in half. Shannon Hoogsteen University of Lethbridge Pronghorns and the long however, because three minutes later Larocque collected a pass all alone in the slot took a pass near the goal line and banked the University of Manitoba Bisons locked horns, Aaron Starr tied the game in the first of ten and was able to out wait a sliding Stanton and puck off of a surprised Trina Pietersma and in. and it was the Bisons who came away with the unanswered goals. The Bisons would go up 4-1 slid the puck into the low right hand corner. The late second period goal energized the convincing 6-1 victory at home in the weekend in the first, add another two goals in the second, Falling behind 1-0 seemed to awaken the Bisons, as they took control of game in the third opener. Saturday night didn't fare much better and finish the game with four more in the third 'Horns and they went on to control much of the period. Katherine O'Rourke tied the game at for the 'Horns, who were dominated by the period. play throughout the remainder of the game. It three with just over ten minutes remaining. The Bisons, losing 10-1. The two weekend losses for Although the Bisons scored ten throughout the was the 'Horns Kelsey Norsworthy who tied the Bisons pressured the Pronghorns hard for the the 'Horns drops them to a record of 1-7, while game only Starr would be able to net more than score just before the midway point in the period rest of the period, registering thirteen shots on Manitoba climbs to 4-1-1. one goal, potting two in total. The eight other on a slick deflection of a point shot from Jackie Pietersma, but she was able to turn the Bisons On Friday night, play remained fairly even goals were spread out among the Bison lineup. Stroeve. away for the rest of the third and overtime was throughout the first period with Manitoba strik­ The two blowout games keep Lethbridge in the Despite both teams trading chances and power needed for the second straight night. ing first at the 17:38 mark when defenseman cellar of the Canada West standings, with two play opportunities, the final two periods solved Only 1:41 into the overtime, Sarah Stebelski Neil Gidney pinched in from the point to put it points on the season. UBC, who maintains a nothing, and the game ended in a 1-1 tie. Tannis deflected a centring pass from Danielle past 'Horns keeper Jamie McCaig. Less than record of 0-4-2, also has two points this year, Lopuck was between the pipes for the Bisons, Fouillard up and over Pietersma to complete the two minutes later however, the Pronghorns but earn the higher standing by virtue of their and she managed to come away with 19 saves on Bison comeback. would tie up the game by a pretty goal by Dan goals-against-average. In the eight games that the night. Jenna Stanton was minding the net The win for the Bisons gave the U of M valuable Kitching after taking a pass from Ryan Epp. the U of L have played, they have allowed 38 for the Pronghorns, and she Uirned away 25 ground in the tight Canada West Conference. Early in the second period the Bisons would get more goals than they have scored, placing them shots from the U of M. Taking three of four points from the back the lead and this time maintain it for good. near the bottom of the pile nationwide for aver­ On Saturday night, scoring would not be a Pronghorns, the Bisons moved into a tie for Michael Van Den Bosch and rookie defenseman age. problem for either team. The University of third place with Lethbridge. Both teams now sit Reagan Leslie each scored to give the Bisons a The Pronghorns are at home this weekend, fac­ Manitoba Bisons jumped out to a 1-0 goal lead with a 1-2-1 record. 3-1 lead going into the third. The Bisons ing the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. at the 8:32 mark when Kristen Nickel walked The Pronghorns will head up to Edmonton this stepped up the pace in the third and did nothing The two teams will do battle both Friday and through the slot and beat the 'Horns netminder weekend to face the University of Alberta in a but add to their lead. Goals by rookies Aaron Saturday nights at the Nicholas Sheran Ice high to the glove side. The Pronghorn quickly two-game set. Alberta is 4-0 on the early sea­ Star and Grant Jacobsen and veteran Tim Arena, with the puck dropping at 7 p.m. on both responded just over two minutes later when son, and has allowed only two goals all year. Velemirovich ended the game in a convincing 6- nights. The Meliorist | Tht£sda^04Novpmh 04 Qr 20 Page 21 SPORTS And then there was one - NFL Week 8

to 4-3 on the year. 28 win over the Broncos. By Craig Hamilton Peyton Manning had a great game Mike Vick proved his athleticism for Sports Editor despite the loss, throwing for 472 another week, as he not only threw for yards with five TD's and one intercep­ 252 yards, but also ran for 115 yards. tion. Marvin Harrison and Reggie His two touchdown passes helped the Wayne both caught Manning passes Falcons come back from being down A IkFTER WINNING AN NFL-record totaling 119 yards and two touch­ 14-3 in the first quarter, and led to a 21 straight games, the New England downs each. Trent Green tossed for 17-0 second quarter for the Falcons. Patriots finally hit a bump in the road 389 yards and three touchdowns for Atlanta scored 24 unanswered points on their quest to a perfect season. the Chiefs, two of which went to Tony before giving up two more touch­ That bump came in the form of a kid Gonzalez, who caught eight passes for downs in the fourth quarter to on a streak of his own, Pittsburgh 125 yards. Denver. Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger, who The Chiefs were also able to mount a Broncos QB Jake Plummer threw for has won five straight games since tak­ solid ground attack, as they handed 499 yards in the loss, managing four ing over under centre for the Steelers. the ball to six backs. Priest Holmes touchdowns and three interceptions Roethlisberger led the Steelers to a ran for 143 yards and three majors, in the loss. His main target was Rod 34-20 victory on the heels of 196 "The Patriots' loss means that which gives him seven rushing touch­ Smith, who pulled in nine passes for otll yards passing and two touchdowns. *E? y team remaining in the downs in the last two weeks. 208 yards and one touchdown. While the Patriots did commit an NFL with a perfect record is the One of the teams that have surprised With the loss, the Broncos fall into a uncommon four turnovers, the many with their play this season is the tie with the shocking San Diego Steelers walked over the Patriots in on track to becomPhiladelphie the best rookie QB amove Eagles.s that Lewis does" whe n entering Houston Texans. The third year Chargers in the AFC West. San Diego the first half, heading into halftime since Dan Marino threw 20 TDs and home games. The Ravens, missing expansion team is above .500 for the hammered the Oakland Raiders 42-14 with a 24-10 lead. Tom Brady did his only six interceptions in 1983. The three Pro-Bowl offensive players, did­ first time this late in the season on Sunday on the arm of Drew Brees, best to lead the Pats to a win, finishing Steelers are 5-0 since the young QB n't hit the scoreboard until the fourth thanks to a 20-6 win over the who threw for 281 yards and five with 271 yards and two touchdowns took over for the ailing Tommy quarter, when QB Kyle Boiler hit Jacksonville Jaguars. David Carr touchdowns to improve to 5-3. Brees on 25 completions, but after throwing Maddox, who is out with an elbow Daniel Wilcox with a seven-yard TD proved that the Texans are a threat in set a team record for pass efficiency two interceptions, he couldn't rally injury for a few more weeks. pass. the AFC South, where they are tied and passer rating, completing 22 of 25 the team for a late charge. Deuce The Patriots' loss means that the only Next week will feature a clash with Indianapolis, when he threw for passes with no interceptions, finish­ Staley had a big game for the Steelers team remaining in the NFL with a between the unbeaten and the giant 276 yards and one touchdown on the ing with a 153.1 rating. on the ground, running for 125 yards, perfect record is the Philadelphia killer, as the Philadelphia Eagles head day. For the floundering Oakland while Plaxico Burress caught three Eagles. The Eagles welcomed the to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers. Texans defensive back Demarcus Raiders, Kerry Collins threw one TD passes, two of them touchdowns, for Baltimore Ravens to town and contin­ In the shootout of the week, the Faggins picked off a Byron Leftwich and two interceptions on the after­ 63 yards through the air. New ued their perfect season with a 15-10 Kansas City Chiefs bested the pass with less than a minute remain­ noon, leading to a 2-6 record. England suffered in their ground win thanks to Terrell Owens's 101 Indianapolis Colts as the two teams ing and returned it for a touchdown to attack, as Corey Dillon was sitting out yards receiving and Donovan combined for 80 points and 1,095 seal the win for Houston. Other scores from around the NFL: due to a thigh injury, leaving Kevin McNabb's 219 yards passing. yards of total offence. The Chiefs One week after being blown out by New York Giants 34 - Minnesota 13 Faulk to pick up the slack. Faulk ran Owens, who enraged many Ravens managed to avenge their loss to the the Chiefs 56-10, the defence of the Tennessee 27 - Cincinnati 20 for a total of four yards in the game, fans by demanding a trade after he Colts in the playoffs last season, and Atlanta Falcons decided to show up Green Bay 28 - Washington 14 the only rushing yards for the Patriots was acquired by Baltimore after last improve to 3-4 on the season after for their game against the Denver Chicago 23 - San Francisco 13 in the game. season, caught a touchdown and winning their last two games. The Broncos. The Falcons also turned up Buffalo 38 - Arizona 14 Roethlisberger has already thrown began to mock the Ravens' linebacker Colts, on the other hand, have their offence to reclaim their domi­ Dallas 31 - Detroit 21 nine touchdowns on the season, and is Ray Lewis by imitating the dance dropped two games straight, and fall nance atop the NFC South with a 41- Seattle 23 - Carolina 17 New study finds Canadian Football League popularity no shocker

U ofL Press Release

HE CURRENT UPSURGE IN POPULARITY OF the Canadian Football League is no accident, according to recent research conducted by two University of Lethbridge sociologists. In a paper to be presented at a Canadian- American conference on October 30th at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Drs. Reginald Bibby and Trevor Harrison claim that interest in the CFL remained remarkably steady even through the turbulent 1990s. They base their conclusions on an examination of national surveys in 1990,1995 and 2000 that asked Canadians "how closely" they were fol­ lowing major professional sports leagues. Contrary to expectations, a stable core of some "To the extent that ownership in cities such as 15 per cent of Canadians said they followed the Hamilton, Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto Canadian Football League "very closely" or have come to understand that reality and have "fairly closely" during the decade. followed the prairie teams - Edmonton, Justin Duban Additionally, the surveys show that interest in Calgary, Regina and Winnipeg - in connecting the CFL has consistently remained slightly with their teams' communities, they invariably above that shown the National Football League. have found that sizable untapped interest Coalburst, AB "Despite the powerful resources of the NFL and exists," Harrison said. its much greater media exposure in Canada on As the League has received greater television both sides of the border," Bibby said. "The NFL exposure and increased corporate support in has experienced very little increase in fan inter­ recent years, Harrison and Bibby say that the University of Lethbridge est in this country since 1990." fans who have been there "all along" have Faculty of Arts and Science Bibby added that few Canadians have indicat­ responded. "All of this is adding up to pretty ed they want the NFL to expand to Canada if it good news for the Canadian Football League. means the death of the CFL. And in the firstfe w Thanks largely to culture, it appears to have a Congratulations on maintaining a high academic standing years of this century, the CFL is showing signs future after all," Bibby said. in areas of study related to agriculture* not only of surviving but flourishing. Bibby and Harrison's paper is entitled Why? According to Bibby and Harrison, for "Cultural Resistance to Globalization: The Case decades the CFL has been entrenched in the of the Canadian Football League." It is being cultures of communities across Canada. "It is presented at the fifth interdisciplinary part of who we are," Harrison said. "The NFL, Association for Canadian Studies in the U.S - in on the other hand, tends to provide a form ol Canada Colloquium being held at Simon Fraser entertainment, like a good movie or a rock University's Harbour Centre Campus in down­ cm Prairie strong, worldwide show. town Vancouver. SPORTS The Meliorist Page 22 Love and basketball third year big man Steven Hunter. The new Shaq and Kobe: Yao The sun rises and sets in Phoenix this and Tracy By Jay Willy year. Yeah, they're both talented and they Sports Contributor both want to win but this relationship Team you should watch, but could be just as volatile. McGrady has won't get to: The Memphis shown that he can't get along with Grizzlies other superstars on his team (Vince JP^fcActuallc y there is no love in bas­ This team is the epitome of team Carter), and he can't stand having no- ketball. At least not in the NBA, game. They play a style of intramurals names and washed up players on his unless you interpret love and sex the basketball, where everyone on the team (Orlando magic). Yao is still way Kobe Bryant does (yes, I just roster gets some P.T., but in this case moving towards his potential and crossed the line). Regardless, the ten­ everyone has crazy skills and actually can't speak English. My prediction is sions will run even higher this year as deserves playing time. Even though this: the first time Yao can't get out of a lot of players have something to they have a bonafide star in Pau McGrady's way when he attempts a prove, which should give us a fair Gasol, the roster also includes the high flying dunk, and he can't under­ share of knock down, cheap shotting, Eminem of the NBA, Jason Williams stand the insult McGrady throws his scrappy ball, thrown in with a whole (not to be confused with my self!?!), way right after, McGrady will request sack of trash talking and high flying the athletic dream team of Bonzi a trade saying he can't play with respectable team in the group, as well teams adjust to Shaq so they could flamboyancy. Here is what you have Wells, and Stromile Swift, who also immigrants, officially ending his as Washington, Orlando, Atlanta, and stay competitive with the Lakers. to watch for in the upcoming season. gets the award for the two coolest career as the player who could only the expansion Charlotte Bobcats. Some acquired players that could names in the association. Don't forget play with himself (did I just say that?). Granted, Orlando and Washington keep up with Shaq (Yao Ming, Vlade are getting better but they are still try­ Most Improved team: The the most straightforward men alive in Divac, Tim Duncan, etc.). Other ing to find an identity. Any success Phoenix Suns Shane Battier and Mike Miller keep­ The Worst Division: The teams just stocked up on players so these two teams attain will come with They lost Stephon Marbury last year, ing the team focused, along with the Southeast they could get fouled out. The east incredible struggle. The most com­ but that just cleared some cap room guidance of 217-year-old coach Hubie For those who don't know, the NBA really has no dominant centre except pelling questions will be: how far for the acquisitions of "Captain Brown steering the ship. With that has finally adopted a new divisional for, coincidentally, Jermaine O'Neal, behind the Heat will everyone be, and Canuck" Steve Nash and the "lost boy" type of mix of player and personnel, format. It is exactly the same as the leaving a big path open for Shaq to do who will finish last, Atlanta or Quentin Richardson. this team is not just legit but they are NHL's format, with three divisions in whatever he wants. This is not to say Charlotte? Coupled with Shawn Marion, and the about as exciting as a wet T-shirt con­ each conference all separated by no team in the east has a chance. baddest kid in Arizona, Amare test on Viagra. Unfortunately because regional placement. As is the case There are teams with enough skilled Stoudamire, the Suns are poised to the roster doesn't include names like with the NHL, there is always one The beast of the east: Shaquille players to beat a team with Shaq. The crash the western conference party. Shaq, James or Duncan, it might be division that is awful. In the NBAs O'Neal Pistons proved that intense defence Don't worry about depth either. The hard to catch this team on the big case, that division just happens to be Let's face it: Shaq is a dominant guy can beat a team with Shaq. The ques­ bench is young and poised led by screen. the Southeast. The division consists in the NBA. For the last few years tion is which team, if any, will step up point guard Leandro Barbosa, and of the Miami Heat, the only we've seen a lot of western conference to the challenge? What now? By Jay Willy Overtime Sports Contributor quite good enough to make it to the top. We console each other in times By Craig Hamilton of loss, because it is what we know. Sports Editor Only Chicago Cubs fans can truly :F YOU BELIEVED IN THE CURSE, know what Red Sox fans are going it's now over. 86 years of uselessness through. Now that we are winners, has now come to an abrupt end. Now what will bring us together? what? Do I still have to care about the WROTE TWO VERSIONS OF THIS Just for an example, I was a Tampa Boston Red Sox, or can I move on 1 article, and I wasn't sure which one I Bay Buccaneers fan for ten years with the rest of my life? Can I now wanted to print. The first was calling before they won the Super Bowl, but look at the Red Sox for what they are, the extra $1.5 million to acquire the love their wives to the best of their out true fans of the Red Sox to ensure since that win, my interest has waned. instead of what we've all perceived slugger, Red Sox nation cried foul ability and win an unparalled amount that our championship run doesn't Is it odd that I was more disappointed them to be? Can I now call them what when the Yankees picked up the fum­ of games in the regular season. They take on the bandwagon life that so by the Red Sox loss last year than I they really are..."A poor man's New ble. Make no mistake about it; these still won't have as much personality as many championship teams do. The was happy for the win this year? Does York Yankees" or should I still refer to teams are not that different. The only the Red Sox. The Sox are the grubby second was a condemnation of all the that make any sense? Last year, I got them as "loveable losers?" real difference is 86 years of futility boys from bean town who, like many news I've heard since the World calls from friends who were con­ Before you Red Sox fans get out your versus a four-year championship of us, don't always win, and until last Series about the Red Sox fans who cerned for my welfare after Boone hit whacking sticks, allow me to explain. drought. week had a very hard time winning would lose their identity now that the that homerun. It was an intervention. The Yankees get a large amount of That is exactly why the Red Sox will the big games. Sox have "broken the curse." This will A suicide watch. A help-line calling slack for how they run their team and get my vote in every Yankee/Red Sox So do you still have to cheer for the be a combination of the two. me. This year, I watched the game how they pursue their champi­ election. 86 years of not being good Red Sox? If you believed in the When the Sox won their first title in with my new wife and got a little onships. .Most people, myself includ­ enough creates a lot of character and "curse,''then no. No you don't. That's 86 years, many assumed that the Red misty, but never was truly ecstatic. ed, become annoyed when the personality in a franchise and its city. old news. There is no such thing any­ Sox Nation of fans would become con­ I got an E-mail from a friend living in Yankees throw sacks of unmarked The Yankees have had their share of more as the "curse of the Bambino," if fused, that in the post-celebratory Boston that summed up the winning bills at a high priced free agent. I cry characters while attaining their 20 there ever was one in the first place. haze that follows a title run, we would experience. "Everyone is in a great every time the Yankees make a trade plus championships. However, the You can now jump on the bandwagon not know what to do with ourselves. mood...someone even let me into traf­ with a small market team, taking that pain and suffering of the Red Sox has of another team. Hopefully a team Our team had won, and now we fic tonight, and that never happens! team's only marketable star and send­ created myths, a curse, and in some that is free of curses and is not within wouldn't be the underdogs. Without But, like true New Englanders and ing four triple-A scrubs the other way. people's eyes, heroes! Bill Buckner the top five on the league's payroll list. "the curse" we would have nothing to Red Sox fans, they have all found What you have to realize is the Red was a pretty decent hitter back in the I suggest the Twins or the Padres. If bring us together. As a fan, I think the something to complain about...they Sox employ the same methods. Pedro 80s, but he let one ground ball go you genuinely like the Red Sox...that idea is asinine. What fan actually don't agree with the MVP choice. Martinez, Curt Schilling, Mike Timlin through his legs in 1986 and his story is to say if you like the Red Sox that wants his team to fail? As a reason­ They wouldn't be Sox fans if they did­ and Manny Ramirez were all acquired is still talked about 18 years later. employ cutthroat management habits able person, I think there may be n't complain about something." At through free agency, and it just so When people talk about the team that like the Yankees and do whatever it something to the idea. least this time we can complain from happens that three of them are pillars broke the curse of the bambino, they takes to compete with their rivals for a The Nation bands together behind the top. of the Red Sox team. It should also be won't talk about a team that won a World Series appearance, not giving the fact that the Red Sox are never noted that all three came with large hundred games (although they were any regards to the smaller market price tags. Orlando Cabrera, David close). They'll talk about the guy in teams, then you should probably keep Ortiz and Doug Mientkewicz all came the lead off position that looks like cheering for them. You don't want to to Boston through trades with small Jesus. There might be a mention look like a fair-weather fan. market teams that could not afford to about "Big Papi" David Ortiz, and how keep them (Minnesota and Montreal, he kept Boston 's World Series ambi­ And now, introducing a new section... respectively). Cabrera and Ortiz are tions alive countless times in these both in the starting lineup, and playoffs. Of course, you can't forget Big Drew's thought of the week! Mientkewicz is probably the best the Luke Skywalker-esque effort put "If you travel back in time to kill your young starter coming off the bench in forward in order to come from three grandfather before you were born, the majors. What makes the compar­ games down in order to defeat the evil how could you have ever existed to go ison more compelling is the name empire, which truthfully suddenly back in time to kill your grandfather? Alex Rodriguez. The Red Sox were far doesn't seem like that big of a threat Then what happens?" ahead in the A-Rod sweepstakes, but anymore. The Yankees may have slick - Big Drew when management wouldn't shell out hair, act like complete professionals, COUNCIL WEEKLY UPDATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Please visit our website to see monthly reports from any of the Fifth annual blood drive faculty representatives or executive members. We have also listed our initiatives that we are planning for the next year. By: Loralee Edwards For the past four years the Bamboo Guppies. Please email me if you have any concerns or suggestions. President University and the College Donating blood it is one of Loralee Edwards Lisa Oskam have had a friendly competition the most important things you President Health Science Rep Well it has been quite a to see which school can donate can do to save a life. As our [email protected] [email protected] week. The SU "Pint for a Pint" the most blood. We have won posters say 'do something initiative has gained a lot of Jason Rumer Tyler Tanner four years in a row, and so far amazing, one donation can VP Academic Aits and Science Rep attention. Because of potential this year, we are ahead in the save up to three lives.' The [email protected] [email protected] conflicts with ALGC, the race by two to one. (102 pints reason the SU took such an Clay Campbell Gray McDonald Students' Union has changed for the university 52 for LCC). active role in the blood drive is VP Internal Affairs Management Rep our incentive reward to a $3 The Blood Drive goes from because we recognize the [email protected] [email protected] coupon that can be used in The October 12th through to importance of donating blood. Union Bistro and Bar. When November 12th. I hope that as Every minute of every day Kelly Andres Owen Beddoe you go to donate blood, VP Administration Fine Arts Rep many people whom are able, someone in Canada needs [email protected] [email protected] Canadian Blood Service will will go and donate a pint of blood. One day it could be you forward the names of the blood. We have set a goal of or someone you love. Nafias Jadavji Lindsay Hammond students who have donated. Arts and Science Rep Residence Rep 325 pints to be donated this The Students' Union [email protected] [email protected] Come to the SU office, and if year and we are only a third of encourages all students, staff you are on our list, we will give the way there. Don't forget that and faculty of the university to Bryce Steeves James Samaroden you a coupon to be used at the Arts and Science Rep Edmonton Campus Rep the winning school receives a go and give blood. It is easy [email protected] [email protected] Bistro. concert from local band, The and does not take a lot of time. Bobby Balachandra Diego Crovo Arts and Science Rep Calgary Campus Rep November 22 - 24 bobby, gaj endra@uleth. ca [email protected] Stephen Higham David Green Arts and Science Rep Board of Governors Rep In the Atrium IMAGINLS [email protected] [email protected] Kirsten Bremer November 22 & 23 November 24 POSTER SALE Arts and Science Rep 9am - 8pm 9am - 5pm kirsten. [email protected]

PROVINCIAL ELECTIONS - What Your Students' Union is Doing for You With a dept free prov­ Alberta has risen over 185% tunity benefitting both the The event will take place in the about these educational issues, ince, and the provincial since 1991-the highest rate of graduate and society. Students' Union Ballroom the Council of Alberta elections fast approaching, increase in Canada (Sources: Graduates are more likely to Thursday, November 18th at University Students (CAUS). education has become a key Statistics Canada). As a result, become employed, earn more 1:30 pm. The Alberta Alliance, has produced a brochure electoral issue. students' loans are on the rise, money and pay more in taxes, Green, Liberal, NDP, Pro­ outlining some the issues With a growing prov­ averaging over $20,000 per relying less on social programs. gressive Conservative and mentioned in this article. Stop ince, demands on post- student. Some might say that Local economy receives a Social Credit parties have been by the Students' Union office secondary education have the Province of Alberta has boost, especially Lethbridge, by invited to attend this worth (SU180) to pick up your copy intensified and issues regarding eliminated the debt by attracting students and em­ while event. We ask that today. increased enrolment, classroom transferring debt onto the backs ployees who spend their money students attend this event to Most importantly, sizes, and higher tuition fees of it's own citizens-students on accommodations and question the candidates on their remember to vote. Election day need to be addressed. included. services. views of the current educational is November 22, 2004. For Alberta's funding per In a debt-free Alberta, The Students' Union system, how they plan to make more information on how you student, accounting for funding our post-secondary will be hosting a forum to positive changes that will effect can vote visit www.elections inflation, has dropped by 20% education system is an debate educational issues for students in Alberta. alberta.ab.ca. while University tuition in unbeatable investment oppor­ the Lethbridge West district. To increase awareness THE CAMPUS HANGOUT

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