UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
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Cover photo and design by Chris Pedersen
editorial ® SEPTEMBER 3 2009
Editor-in-Chief: Cam Cotton-O’Brien 403-220-7752 [email protected]
News Editor: Katy Anderson 403-220-4318 City hall’s short-sighted graffi ti gaffe [email protected] Entertainment: Jordyn Marcellus 403-220-4376 [email protected] he City of Calgary Sports: Jon Roe 403-220-2298 takes a hard-line stance [email protected]
against graffi ti. On at Opinions: Ryan Pike 403-220-2298 T [email protected] least four diff erent web pages, the City declares that it is “a Features: Sarelle Azuelos 403-220-4376 [email protected] crime that aff ects everybody” Photography: Chris ‘Doc’ Pedersen 403-220-4376 and that it ruins the “natural and [email protected] architectural beauty of a city.” So, Production: Ændrew Rininsland 403-220-2298 when a project was announced [email protected] to off er young artists the chance Illustrations: Jen Grond 403-220-2298 [email protected] to tag Shaw Millennium Park, Academic Probation: Brad Halasz 403-220-2298 it seemed Calgary was getting [email protected] interested in helping to promote a Three Lines Free: Vacant 403-220-2298 vital part of youth culture. [email protected] Two days later, they shut Business Manager: Evelyn Cone 403-220-7380 [email protected] it down when graffi ti was Advertising Manager: John Harbidge 403-220-7751 sprayed everywhere, not just [email protected] on the designated space. People Graphic Artist: Ken Clarke 403-220-7755 reacted, stupidly, by completely [email protected] vandalizing Millennium Park, Network Manager: Ben Li costing the city an estimated $60– Contributors Laura Bardsley • Brent Constantin • Travis Dandro 80,000 in clean-up fees. What’s Allison Drinnan • Jeff Guanezo • Rhiannon Kirkland Eric Mathison • Daniel Pagan • Alastair Starke more, the vandals — and that is Adriana Sveen • Tristan Taylor what they are, vandals — used Golden Spatula incredibly disparaging racial and Brent Constantin, the only new volunteer brave enough to check out production night. sexual epithets in anger over the closing of the project. Furor Arma Ministrat Room 319, MacEwan Students’ Centre Th is “payback vandalism” University of Calgary 2500 University Drive NW was, simply put, the fault of trying to get back at them. wrongly, that there is no point to a city that didn’t want to follow Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 General inquiries: 403-220-7750 all the stakeholders. Th e City Secondly, fault for the program's in even off ering youth additional through on a project that had http://thegauntlet.ca needed to think this through shutdown belongs to the spaces to try their wares. Graffi ti some hiccups to start off with and The Gauntlet is the offi cial student newspaper of the University of Calgary, published most Thursdays throughout the year by the a little bit better — instead of program's participants. Th ey were art has been set back by this a group of youths who reacted far Gauntlet Publications Society, an autonomous, incorporated body. Membership in the society is open to undergraduate students at the making Dave Brunning (a.k.a the ones who initially felt they vandalism, with images of John too extremely for their own good. U of C, but all members of the university community are encouraged Th eKidBelo) the sole person were allowed to tag everything Mar standing in the ugly, graffi ti- to contribute. Opinions contained herein are those of the individual writers, and do not necessarily represent the views of the entire responsible for oversight of the and not follow a very simple laden bathrooms in Millennium Jordyn Marcellus Gauntlet staff. Editorials are chosen by the majority of the editorial board. The Gauntlet is a forum open to all U of C students but may project. Th ey also shouldn’t have rule — keep it to the designated Park etched into people’s minds. Entertainment Editor refuse any submission judged to be racist, sexist, homophobic, libelous, or containing attacks of a strictly personal nature. We immediately reacted by cancelling area. If they had just followed Th ese images associate the reserve the right to edit for brevity. Grievances regarding the Gauntlet follow a three-step process which requires written decisions from the project only two days into that guideline the City may have art-form as childish vandalism, CORRECTION: the Editor, the GPS Board of Directors, and the Ombudsboard. The complete Grievance Policy is online at: http://thegauntlet.ca. The its implementation. Skaters and decided to keep the program something future artists who In a story last issue [“Solar Power,” Gauntlet is printed on recycled paper and uses new/old editor-based graffi ti artists are a group of going longer, off ering new spaces attempt to mainstream graffi ti art Noah Miller], solar decathalon proj- ink. We urge you to recycle/begin another year at the Gauntlet. Letter Policy youths who believe themselves up for art graffi ti. in Calgary will have to deal with ect manager Matt Beck was mistak- Letters must be typed, double-spaced and received by Monday at 4 p.m., and must include the author’s name, student ID number, telephone to be persecuted by “the man,” Instead, with the vandalism head on. Sadly, mainstreaming enly identifed as Matt Ulinski. Th e number and signature. Letters will not be printed if they include attacks Gauntlet apologizes for any inconve- of a strictly personal nature, statements that discriminate on the basis and the closing was obviously of Millennium Park, city hall graffi ti will probably take even of race, sex, or sexual orientation, or libelous or defamatory material. All going to be seen as “the man” and the public will only believe, longer in Calgary now. All thanks nience this may have caused. letters should be addressed to “Editor, the Gauntlet,” and be no longer than 300 words. The Gauntlet retains the right to edit submissions. Letters can be delivered or mailed to the Gauntlet offi ce, Room 319 MacEwan Students’ Centre, or sent by email to [email protected]. contents After the fall out from the City of Calgary’s graffi ti project, Dave Brunning and John Mar discuss the fall out and what happens next. Page 22. news opinions sports ap entertainment
The shiny, new vet school What’s the deal with swine Fresh off a Hardy Cup win Racism uncovered in the Learn all about Sexxxy, is opening its doors, while fl u? Plus, a dissection of last year, the Dinos foot- Mac Hall food court. The the U of C’s orientation the U of C prepares for modern lit and Calgary ball team prepares for the Academic Probation team week theatrical tradition. H1N1. Page 4 urban culture. Page 11. season. Page 15. investigages. Page 20. Page 24. 4 SEPTEMBER 03.09 GAUNTLET Editor: Katy Anderson—[email protected] news
October 2004 Then Provincial Learning Minister Lyle Olberg Vet school moves in to new home announces the U of C will have a veterinary school by After a year at Foothills, staff, students get comfy in Spy Hill diggs 2006. August 2005 Daniel Pagan The university announces Gauntlet News the faculty of veterinary medicine will open Sept. 2006. long with 90 head of cattle, University of Calgary faculty of September 2005 The Alberta govern- A veterinary medicine students ment announces now have a place to call home. $16 million for the faculty of veterinary Th e Clinical Skills Building opened medicine. its doors Aug. 24. Located at the Spy Hill campus, the building off ers the vets-in- October 2005 U of C faculty of veterinary training opportunities to play around medicine dean Dr. Peter Eyre with state-of-the-art contraptions, such resigns, criticizing the project as animal ultrasound machines and the for being rife with politics and pushing ahead without secure biodigester — a large carcass-disposal funding. unit. Th e CSB is designed for teaching The University announces the project will be pushed vet students clinical skills and provides back to fall 2007. hands-on work with animals on-site, with almost 100 hectares of land. June 2006 Dr. Alastair Cribb hired Th e CSB’s opening is the fi nal mile- as the new dean. stone in a long timeline. In Oct. 2004, American Veterinary Medical Association MLA and then Minister of Learning Lyle visits the U of C for a Olberg unveiled plans for a new vet- consultative visit. erinary school in Calgary, hailing it as Chris Pedersen/the Gauntlet October 2006 necessary in the fi ght against mad cow An announcement is made and avian fl u. Five years later, the CSB’s Spy Hill campus’ Clinical Skills Building and surrounding 100 hectares will offer U of C vets-in-training opportuni- that the opening of the vet opening has faculty of veterinary medi- ties to play around with state-of-the-art contraptions and work with animals on-site. school will be postponed until fall 2008. The province cine dean Dr. Alastair Cribbs “thrilled.” announces an additional “Th e building design process was gold Leadership in Energy and Environ- clinical skills of a veterinarian.” hospitals and clinics throughout Alber- $64 million for capital funding, bringing the total started in earnest in the summer of mental Design standard, which means it “I feel extremely privileged to be ta during our fourth year,” said Clancy. to $80 million. 2006, during a time of building chal- met certain standards for environmen- studying at Spy Hill,” said Clancy. “Th e For vet students needing a break from lenges in Alberta,” explained Cribbs. tally sustainable construction, such as enthusiasm of all the staff and students studying and clinical tests, the CSB has a November 2006 Then Alberta Advanced “We are happy to have been able to have water conservation. working in the facility is tremendous.” few distracting features, including plans Education Minister Dave completed this challenging project on “We capture all storm run-off and Vet students will still split their time for a foosball or pool table. Hancock visits the U of C and announces the province’s such a tight timeline.” animal waste,” said Cribbs. “Th e liquid between the satellite campus and the “Th e foyer of the building is an area commitment to the total $80 Th e CSB has six separate areas de- waste is processed on-site in a treatment Foothills Hospital, Clancy noted, as fi lled with tables where students can million, $55 million of this voted to anatomy, laboratory diagnos- wetland. Aft er percolating through a se- they take non-pratical classes, such as study and spend their free time during going towards a clinical skills building to be located at the tics, equine, bovine, livestock and small ries of ponds, we pump the water back human and animal medical research, breaks from class,” said Clancy. “We also Spy Hill campus. animals and is 80,000 square feet. It into the building. We chlorinate it and and co-operation programs with hu- have a kitchen area where we can make will serve both new and practicing vet- use the water to fl ush the toilets and man medical professionals. food and coff ee throughout the day.” October 2007 The AMVA announces the He provided a few examples of the Cribb said by bringing together the U of C will receive their fi rst new technology at CSB, such as an anat- “best ideas from veterinary colleges step in full accreditation, the I feel extremely privileged to be studying fi nal step allowing the U of C omy camera and a touchpad system across the globe,” he hopes to continue to admit their fi rst class for that can project real time images from the tradition of Canada’s four other col- fall 2008. at Spy Hill. The enthusiasm of all the staff and labs onto giant screens in classrooms, leges and produce outstanding gradu- an animal handling system designed to ates. September 2008 students working in the facility is tremendous. The Foothills vet school “ reduce stress during a bovine physical “We have just accepted our second complex opens, admit- — Eoin Clancy, second-year vet student exam and the pathology department’s class, our next jobs are to ensure a great ting 30 undergraduate students. video conferencing abilities. education for our DVM students, expand erinarians, hosting practical sessions as wash down all the animal areas.” “Th e advantages to studying in the our graduate program from 70 to 120 August 2009 part of the Canadian Veterinary Medi- Second-year student Eoin Clancy says new facility is that the veterinary faculty students and launch the Distributed The Spy Hill campus Clini- cal Skills Building opens cal Association 2010 annual general that compared to the Foothills Hospital has its own space where all of our clini- Veterinary Learning Community pro- its doors. meeting. site there is “a great deal more space and cal and professional skills can be de- grams that will support our fi nal practi- Timeline by Katy Anderson He added the CSB has been built to equipment for practicing the necessary veloped before we begin practicums at cum year of education,” said Cribbs. and Brent Constantin
What do you think will be the next animal based pandemic? campus quips
“Halibut.” “I think it will be “Fish — salmon spe- “Sheep or dogs. Th e – Brenden Davis, horse-based. Some cifi cally. It will aff ect only symptom will fourth-year bach- sort of digestive the bowels.” be a horrible cough.” elor of commerce issue.” – Julia Tran, – Annabelle – Stephanie Olsen, fourth-year bach- Andrews, fi rst-year fi rst-year biological elor of commerce biological science science
Interviews: Ryan May, Photographs: Ryan May GAUNTLET NEWS SEPTEMBER 03.09 5 University braces for H1N1 virus Daniel Pagan Agency of Canada to ensure actions are co- Gauntlet News ordinated and appropriate steps are being taken to deal with the H1N1 issue.” he University of Calgary is hoping Campus Security director Lanny Fritz ex- to foil a potential H1N1 breakout on plained they are working with the Depart- T campus by stressing personal hygiene ment of Risk Management on preparation and education as students return for classes. plans, while the university as a whole con- Under the Canadian Pandemic Infl uenza tinues to follow AHS and the Public Health Plan, all large institutions, including univer- Agency of Canada’s recommendations. sities, are encouraged to have pandemic pre- “H1N1 is a new phenomenon, we are con- paredness plans. stantly reviewing and enhancing our plan to Th e fi rst H1N1 case in Calgary occurred last refl ect the latest possible scientifi c and medi- April. To help prevent the virus’ spread the cal information that emerges,” said Fritz. “Th e U of C installed hand sanitizers and unveiled emphasis right now is on prevention of the a poster awareness campaign emphasizing transmission of the virus as it is already in the the importance of hand washing and using Calgary community.” hand sanitizer. Students and staff are also Residence Services is preparing for a urged to practice additional personal hygiene breakout in the residence buildings by edu- measures such as covering their mouth and Chris Pedersen/the Gauntlet cating new students and community advi- nose while coughing or sneezing. In one of the U of C’s precautionary measures against the H1N1 virus, the Health sors. Residence Services associate director Th e U of C’s Public Health First Response and Wellness Centre is warning students with H1N1 symptoms not to visit. Randy Maus explained they are not pre- has been tracking H1N1 developments. Th e emptivley closing down residence halls, but university is also discussing plans for admin- advising students to avoid shaking hands, emergency preparedness plan to deal with the added it is a possibility in the case of a seri- istering vaccines to students and staff with hugging or kissing and to hold meetings over changing H1N1 situation. ous infection. Alberta Health Services. the phone instead of in person. “Th e university is in contact with Alberta “As we conduct our staff training sessions, Across the country, universities are pre- U of C communications director Colleen Health Services to discuss the ongoing risks we are providing them with information on paring for a possible H1N1 breakout, includ- Turner said the university wants students, related to H1N1, including issues surrounding H1N1 prevention, symptoms and response,” ing the University of Toronto, which has faculty and staff to be aware of how to avoid the beginning of the fall semester,” she said. said Maus. “Additionally, we will be giving not ruled out campus closures or usage of the H1N1 virus, through health informa- “U of C Health and Wellness experts students this information in their check-in residence buildings as “health centres” for tion sessions during orientation week and are working closely with their counter- packages. aff ected students. In Nova Scotia, Dalhousie communication activities before the start of parts in the provincial government and “Furthermore, we are stockpiling various University released information in late July classes. Th e university is updating the overall monitor directions of the Public Health See H1N1, page 8 Dalai Lama’s visit intended to inspire compassion, collaboration Laura Bardsley Th e visit, the fi rst in 30 years, as- ing previously about his visit, and Th e conference contains some like warm clothing collections or Gauntlet News pires to “reinforce the U of C’s I automatically said ‘Th e Dalai challenges for interested parties; classrooms making sandwiches for commitment to international en- Lama’s coming? Who would miss actNOW is the conference’s “Day of the Drop-In & Rehab Centre would One of the most infl uential voices gagement and social responsibility.” that!’ I see this as a once-in-a-life- Action,” held Oct. 2. Th is day is be- be very benefi cial. in the world is being hosted by the Th e fi rst day of the conference, the time opportunity and am so glad ing called the “catalyst to increase Tickets are still available and reg- University of Calgary starting Sept. Dalai Lama will be addressing the that I have this chance.” community engagement in Calgary istration can be completed on the 30. His Holiness, the Fourteenth Saddledome and on the second an Th e conference showcases not . . . a springboard for a movement website dalailamacalgary.com. En- Dalai Lama, will be speaking as part audience on campus. Th ese keynote one, but two Nobel Peace Prize of inspired people who will create gageYOUTH is featured on the web- of the university’s event NOW. sessions with His Holiness have at- winners, as well as celebrity hosts signifi cant [and] positive change in site, which off ers lower ticket prices According to the U of C web- tracted the interests of young and Sandra Oh and Mark Tewkesbury. our communities.” Held at various and bursaries for students who wish site, the two day event/conference old. Tessa O’Byrne, an 18-year-old Focusing on speakers fl uent in locations, the participants should to represent their high schools as was inspired by His Holiness, as it U of C student, is excited for her peace and education, the event is expect to engage in activities pro- leaders. Also featured are speaker “draws on values of compassion, chance to participate. being used to drive home responsi- moting compassion and peace. bios and schedules for the keynote connectedness and collaboration.” “I was off ered a ticket, not know- bilities and moral values. ActNOW suggests simple things sessions and events. 6 SEPTEMBER 03.09 GAUNTLET NEWS While you were camping: summer news review
Eric Mathison pus Calgary Digital Library. With Washington, D.C., for the compe- Th irsk is researching the long-term to provide fi nancial statements for Gauntlet News hopes of being open by fall 2010, the tition, which begins Oct. 8. eff ects of low gravity on himself 2008 to Elections Alberta. CCDL will off er workspaces for stu- Th e SolAbode, as the house is and the other crew members. Signifi cant fi nger pointing took 200 jobs cut on campus dents, including an expanded learn- called, is sponsored by ENMAX, Two other U of C alumni will also place by the new leadership, who al- A loss of endowments combined ing commons to replace the Infor- which will get the house once the be playing important roles in the leged the outgoing members didn’t with the province’s decision not mation Commons in the McKimmie competition is over. mission. Laura Lucier, a BSc grad pass on the required information. to add any additional funds to the Library, advanced audio/visual re- from 1999, is the fl ight-controller Th e old leadership stated that they university’s operating budget led sources and both digital and printed Hard rock goes to the country and Dr. Doug Hamilton, who fi n- did, but that the information was the University of Calgary’s presi- resources for research material. More than 1,000 pieces were re- ished his PhD and MD in 1991, will mishandled by the new leadership. dent Dr. Harvey Weingarten to an- A joint federal-provincial fund- covered of the meteorite that land- act as the deputy fl ight surgeon. Currently, the Alberta Greens’ nounce that up to 200 jobs would website states that “de-registration be cut in the fall. of the party is an administrative
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algary post-secondary schools are working togeth- Along with the job losses — er to design, build and operate a highly energy- opportunity to re-organize and re- efficient and completely solar-powered house. Students from the University of Calgary, the CSouthern Alberta Institute of Technology , the Alberta Col- Sciences lege of Art & Design and Mount Royal College comprise one of 20 college and university teams from around the world 92/80( _ ,668( 12 _ -8/< _ invited to compete in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar 92/80( _ ,668( 12 _ 0$< _ Decathlon, a competition to create the most attractive and which will mostly be to support energy-efficient solar-powered house. build the party into a viable politi- “It’s a small home (800 square feet), just enough for one The quest for governmentvs. funding bedroom, an open kitchen/living area, bathroom, laundry fa- Solar cilities and a full complement of appliances, you name it we’ve got it all,” said project manager Matt Ulinski. “Our home is Liberal Arts built with products that are on the market now, some of the applications that we’ve done with them are new to the residen- tial market and are commercial products. It’s a smart home as staff positions — all faculties will be well as a very energy-efficient home. It’s all powered by our cal organization.” Job loss shakes solar system on the roof.” see Solar, page 3 going
8RI& Power Story by , graphic provided by Alberta Solar Decathlon Team reducing their budgets by three per Noah Miller greener %XGJHW campus cent for the coming year. university to cut greenhouse gas emissions Student cash buys library books
Story by katy Anderson, Cover by chris Pedersen Students’ Union president Char- .DW\$QGHUVRQ only slash greenhouse gas emissions by “wonderful thing” and something the univer- Th e Students’ Union donated 1HZV(GLWRU 80,000 tonnes per year, the university would sity has been working on for a number of years. n what many are calling a “sad day” for the Univer- “Today, I would say, this is a very clear indication of what crease enrollment to try and balance the budget. Next year, switch from purchasing energy to produc- “It’s an amazing scale of change to see for Editorial page, sity of Calgary community, an internal memo was happens when the province fails post-secondary education.” the university is allotted to grow by 1,500 full-time-equivalent he University of Calgary is ing it themselves, said U of C president the campus,” said Wright. “Kyoto commits 2 circulated Tuesday announcing the university will Alberta Advanced Education Minister Doug Horner de- students in areas that already see high demand, like health sci- set to cut its emissions by Dr. Harvey Weingarten. The move will save us to six per cent below 1990 levels by 2012 Story page, cut 200 positions by fall, with further cuts “likely.” fended the province, pointing to the annual increase in the ences and business. approximately 43 per cent the university anywhere from $3.2 to $5 whereas this would give us on the order of Faced with the loss of $78 million in endow- base operating budget over the last five years, saying the in- Kingston, however, cautioned what the impact of a reduced from 1990 levels — a move million per year on their operating budget. 40 per cent by 2011.” ments and investments announced in January, creases add up to 34 per cent. number of services, paired with a growing number of enroll- that will save up to $5 mil- “The facilities that we have for heating and Calgary-Montrose MLA Manmeet Singh lotte Kingston expressed concern coupledI with the provincial government’s decision that the “I recognize that whenever you’re going to have this kind ments, would mean. lion a year once implement- cooling for our buildings are 40 to 45 years Bhullar said the co-generation plant is an nearly $85,000 to the university U of C will receive a zero per cent increase in their base oper- of human resource adjustment it sounds very negative, and “I think we’ll probably see our class sizes grow, I think we’ll ed in 2011. old,” said Weingarten. “We needed to expand example of government and post-second- 3 ating budget next year, the university has a see the number of teaching assistants drop T The federal and provincial governments and upgrade that facility and we decided to ary institutions working together to find $14.3 million deficit for 2008/09. and, certainly, there’s going to be lower ac- gave the U of C $113 million as part of its do it in an environmentally responsible way.” innovative solutions to the province’s most Provincial legislation dating back to the cess to administrators and support staff, University of Calgary to cut 200 infrastructure plan Friday, May 15. Half will Co-generation means that instead of pressing challenges. Klein era forbids Alberta universities from which is never good,” said Kingston. go to a co-generation plant and a campus just heating or chilling water and sending “It’s actually quite exciting to see how the running an operating deficit. Anticipating the budget shortfalls, the wide energy performance program — refit- it through tunnels into campus buildings, new project, with respect to co-generation, In the memo, university president Har- university embarked on the IS2 project, an ting buildings — while half will go to mak- a natural gas run turbine — essentially a will contribute financially to the institu- that the eff ects of the cost cutting vey Weingarten wrote that 60 per cent of administrative review evaluating the busi- library this year on behalf of stu- positions to battle $14.3 million deficit ing sure the Taylor Family Digital Library big jet engine — produces electricity, ex- tion’s well being, as well as leave a much the U of C’s budget goes to employee sala- ness practices of university services, earlier will have state of the art equipment when plained Weingarten. smaller carbon footprint once fully devel- ries and benefits. this year, said vice-president of external re- it opens. Office of Sustainability co-ordinator Jo oped,” said Bhullar. “I anticipate that we will need to reduce lations Colleen Turner. The heating and cooling plant would not Wright said the co-generation project is a see Going Greener, page 3 81,9(56,7<2)&$/*$5< our staff complement by up to 200 people by the fall of this year. it is negative to those involved and we hope for the best for Most of the cuts will affect support staff, said Turner, but 81,9(56,7<2)&$/*$5< There is likely to be additional staff and faculty reductions in the them, but I think to say that we’re not supporting our post- noted cuts to faculty may come in the form of attrition. The future,” said Weingarten. secondaries, when you compare us to any other jurisdiction university already imposed limits on hiring earlier in the year, Although disappointed with the university’s announcement, in the world right now, those numbers speak for themselves,” mandating that all new hires be approved by the vice-provost. will be dramatic. She noted the staff Students’ Union president Charlotte Kingston said the institution he said. As faculty leave, new staff will likely not be hired to replace dents. Full time students pay $5 a is stuck between a “rock and a hard place,” stressing she believes Horner also said the cuts could be done without sacrificing them. the root cause is the zero per cent increase from the province. quality or spaces. “These are individuals and these are individual lives that are “As far as I’m concerned it is the province who is not prop- “This is about using technology better, it’s about [making] going to be affected and it’s not a decision that the university erly recognizing that post-secondary education is going to human resources management better,” he said. takes lightly,” said Turner. 92/80( _ ,668( 12 _ -81( _ receive more students during the recession,” said Kingston. In the memo, Weingarten said the university would in- see university cuts, page 3 92/80( _ ,668( 12 _ $8*867 _ cuts, combined with the university’s &RYHUGHVLJQE\&KULV3HGHUVHQ semester, while part time students strategy to increase enrollment to contribute $3, which goes to buying off set costs, would surely be detri- books and soft ware, and pays for mental to students and faculty alike. ing announcement of $113 million ed southeast of Lloydminster, Sask., Technology boosts safety on staff during the exam time 24 hour Th e memo released by Weingar- made the CCDL possible. Addition- in November, 2008. Dr. Alan Hil- campus operation. Over the 10 years the SU ten suggested that more job losses ally, the money will go towards a debrand, U of C associate professor An attempt to increase security has levied the fee the library has re- may be necessary to reduce the co-generation plant that will pro- and Canada Research Chair holder on campus without a major rise in ceived over $1.1 million. $14.3 million defi cit the university vide more effi cient power to the in Planetary Science, was the fi rst to cost led the U of C to implement the ran in 2008/09. Because of pro- campus, set to open in 2011. locate pieces, eventually collecting Working Alone system. Registration fee comes from no- vincial legislation, universities are over 400 specimens. Th e soft ware, which all students where, goes to tuition prohibited from running a defi cit in Students rush to harness the Th e record-setting fi nd has been can access through their myUofC An announcement that all stu- their operating budget. sun’s power in house form an important tool in determining main page, alerts Campus Security dents would have to pay a $200 reg- Th e zero per cent increase in this In a quest to win the U.S. Depart- the size of the meteorite, as well as if the student or staff member does istration fee by July 3 caught many year’s provincial funding, combined ment of Energy’s Solar Decath- many of the characteristics of its not logout by the time originally students off guard this summer. To with a $78 million loss in endow- lon, four Calgary post-secondary origin. identifi ed. Because the location one make up for the lack of communi- ments and investments last year, schools teamed up to build an en- is working is required during the cation provided, the university ex- led the university to cut wage costs, ergy-effi cient solar powered house Th ree alumni involved in space login, security can go to that area tended the deadline to July 17. which make up 60 per cent of its that also has aesthetic appeal. mission and check up on the person. According to Enrollment and operating budget. Students and faculty from the Canadian astronaut and U of C Registrar associate vice-provost U of C, ACAD, SAIT, and Mount alumnus Robert Th irsk is more No Greens in next provincial David Johnston, the fee is a way to Digital Library aims for fall Royal College are working on the than halfway through his Canadian election more accurately assess how many 2010 completion house. It must be completed by record-setting 181 days in space. Aft er a shift of power in the lead- students will be attending in the Th e most obvious construction the end of September, so it can Playing the double role of medi- ership of the Green Party of Alberta fall, which will allow the university work on campus has been the Cam- be disassembled and shipped to cal offi cer and robotics specialist, last year, the new leadership failed to plan for class sizes. GAUNTLET NEWS SEPTEMBER 03.09 7 Tradespeople take on WorldSkills Chefs, welders, fl orists fl ock to Calgary for biannual international competition
Rhiannon Kirkland trades “actually in action.” Gauntlet News “Th ey can actually try to do something and work with their f you ask kids what they want to hands. If they end up doing that for be when they grow up, typical a living, it’s a good thing.” I answers include doctor, lawyer “Th e idea with Skills Canada or astronaut. WorldSkills Calgary competitions is that students get 2009 showcases some career alter- that opportunity to see them, to natives and gives those who have talk with experts who also have an chosen those careers the chance to intense passion for their trade and show off their skills. to be able to make that connection “Th ere are 900 diff erent com- between what they thought . . . an petitors that will compete in 45 Brent Constantin/the Gauntlet electrician did and what the possi- diff erent trade areas. Canada is Tradespeople from Luxemburg to the United Arab Emirates are going for gold in WorldSkills 2009. bilities of a career in that fi eld could represented with 38 members and take them to,” said Bourke. “We’re they’ll compete in 35 diff erent diff erent countries that have their nationals, that’s how they would hone those skills,” said Bourke. here to change some perceptions.” trade areas,” said Skills Canada Al- contestants there basically get to- get onto Team Canada.” Crook explained the competition Th e competition started Wednes- berta communications co-ordina- gether and set a judging team and Once a student has been selected gives the tradespeople-in-training day at Stampede Park and ends Fri- tor Shawna Bourke. they set out parameters and mark- as a member of Team Canada, they an opportunity to see diff erent day. Admission is free. At the WorldSkills there will be ing schemes prior to the competi- train for about a year and a half eight competitors from Alberta tion to judge the competitors,” said before competing in WorldSkills. and fi ve from Calgary. Th ose repre- workshop supervisor assistant Joel Th ey are paired with a trainer who senting Calgary will be competing Crook. lives in their area and is an expert in in IT PC/network support, painting “In Canada, or in Alberta specif- their fi eld, explained Bourke. and decorating, car painting, auto ically, they are selected to compete “Just as an athlete might demon- body repair and sheet metal tech- at the post-secondary level by their strate some natural ability and be at nology. training provider and so they enter the top of their class, once they’re Categories range from aircraft into the provincial skills competi- selected for a team or are really fo- maintenance to graphic design to tion,” said Bourke. “Once they win cused and training, their skills are web design, said Bourke. gold at provincials, they go onto highlighted that much more and “Th e experts from each of the nationals and if they win gold at they are really able to focus and BUILDING A CALGARY CAMPUS The cranes that dot the university skyline have been productive over the summer. The International House, top right, already has some rooms rented out; the Campus Calgary Digital Library, left, will fi ll with students in fall 2010; and the Energy Environment Experiential Learning building is scheduled to open late 2010 or early 2011.
Photos, Chris Pedersen/the Gauntlet 8 SEPTEMBER 03.09 GAUNTLET NEWS Fall federal election on the brink A fall federal election seems immanent Ignatieff criticized Harper for not dealing Summer Shenanigans as Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff proposes with the recession properly. triggering an election at the earliest possible “We cannot support this government any Cam Cotton-O’Brien date this fall. further,” Ignatieff said Tuesday. “Aft er four Editor-in-Chief Ignatieff spoke to a crowd of supporters years of drift , four years of denial, four years Tuesday in Sudbury, Ont. of division, four years of discord, Mr. Harper, t’s been a wet and cold summer “You’ve failed to protect the most vulner- your time is up.” and Campus Security knows able, you’ve failed to create jobs, you’ve failed In retaliation, Harper spoke out saying Iit — in July they were called to to defend our health care, you’ve failed to that Canadians do not want another election. deal with a garbage can fi re at the restore our public fi nances,” he said, refer- Th roughout the summer’s parliamen- university train station. Who knew ring to Conservative Prime Minister Stephen tary break, there was much speculation on there would be need for heating this Harper’s government’s performance over the whether or not there would be a fall election. summer? past four years, according to the CBC. Such speculation was dismissed, however, Campus Security director Lanny MP Bob Rae said that they would present Aug. 19 by Ignatieff ’s spokesperson Jill Fair- Fritz explained that this was not the confi dence motion at the fi rst available brother. wholly surprising for them. Each opportunity, Oct. 1. ..Tristan Taylor year CS encounters roughly fi ve or six such garbage can fi res. Hipster King to fi ght for alderman throne “Most cases it’s accidental, where someone will fl ick in a cigarette,” Chris Pedersen/the Gauntlet Zak Pashak: owner of inner-city bar Bro- velopers have been allowed to “get rich as said Fritz. “Or someone may have Be good frosh, Campus Security has their eye on YOU. ken City Social Club, founder and festival ‘new communities’ proliferate,” stating the started a fi re.” director of Sled Island music festival and . . disproportionately higher taxes paid by Th e fi re was not the only semi- cation Tower was vandalized with of the request — what he needed the . politician? downtown residents result in “roadways to regular occurrence that CS dealt Post-it notes. Demonstrating the seal for, the one-time-student said Pashak declared his candidacy in early the suburbs.” with this summer. Th ey also re- quality of mental eff ort that likely he needed it for use at the Gauntlet. August for Ward 8 alderman. While the mu- Pashak is well-known in Calgary’s arts ceived the relativley-frequent chlo- led to the angry reaction towards Staff at the Outdoor Centre re- nicipal writ doesn’t drop until October 2010, community for founding the critically- rine alarm call — three times. One the professor, the notes read “Fuck quired CS assistance when a pa- Pashak said in his Aug. 5 address that he acclaimed Sled Island music festival, which of the alarms was accidentally acti- Face.” tron became belligerent when intends to use social media to help build featured over 170 bands in its third year. vated by a life safety technician do- In one of the most craven told he had to pay late charges for grassroots support against incumbent John Th e 28-year-old also owns Broken City ing maintenance, another was set schemes to come to CS attention in the equipment he returned aft er it Mar. Social Club, a four time winner of FFWD off by a pool staff member while recent memory, a man attempted to was due. Unfortunately for people Citing concerns ranging from tax rates to Weekly’s Best of Calgary “Best Live Music cleaning the facility’s chlorine sys- acquire the university’s corporate working on campus, this is no iso- public transit and road planning, Pashak’s Venue” award, which he opened when he tem and the fi nal alarm was trig- seal to make his own certifi cate. He lated incident. platform runs a gamut of issues designed to was 23. gered by pool staff changing the had been registered in one continu- “We do get unhappy customers highlight the importance of the downtown Pashak’s father, Barry Pashak, is a former aquatic center’s caustic soda. Th e ing education computer program- from time to time who hadn’t antic- core to the city’s cultural and economic de- NDP MLA and his mother, Jackie Flanagan, is Calgary Fire Department attended ming class three years ago, but had ipated what the true costs would be velopment. the founding editor of Alberta Views. all three instances. failed to complete the course, so and get frustrated and vocal about He takes particular issue with how de- ..Ændrew Rininsland Th e summer was also witness to decided to try and manufacture his having to pay,” said Fritz. some less common concerns, how- own certifi cate. Fritz warned that new and re- H1N1, continued from page 5 ever. “In order to produce this fraudu- turning students both should be CS offi cers found two boys shoot- lent document, the university seal cautious with their belongings, en- basic supplies in order to prepare “I feel very safe in both the pre- ing bow and arrows in the West was required,” said Fritz. “He at- suring that they do not leave them for a potential outbreak, including cautions taken by the Mexican Gov- Campus area. Th ey did not pose a tempted to purchase a corporate unattended, even when taking a gloves, masks and sanitizer.” ernment as well as by our university serious threat to the campus’ deer seal through a printing company. brief study break or going to the Fourth-year psychology student in its preparation for the predicted and rabbit populations, though. Subsequently his scheme became bathroom. Nicole Pesta cut her family vacation fall outbreak,” said Pesta. “Th ey were bows and arrows that known to Campus Security.” Th ere were 92 incidents in June in Mexico short last May following Turner urged students and staff kids would use, they were not a When asked by the printing com- accounting for $6,259 total losses the fi rst breakout. Pesta said she with infl uenza symptoms to stay hunting bow and arrow,” said Fritz. pany — who were aware that the U and 114 resulting in a total loss of suspects the expected fall outbreak home and seek medical help if A professor’s offi ce in the Edu- of C has a seal and were suspicious $14,795 in July. is being blown out of proportion. symptoms worsen.
10 SEPTEMBER 3.09 GAUNTLET PHOTO GAUNTLET SEPTEMBER 03.09 11 opinions Editor: Ryan Pike—[email protected] This little piggy caused a pandemic But whose responsibility is it to prepare for its spread? that wasn’t or at many more deaths than a normal fl u strain. No mat- ter the outcome, the facts of swine Eric Mathison fl u mean that Canada needs to Fighting Words carefully consider its response to the outbreak as it unfolds. Ulti- mately, the worldwide problem ince the World Health Orga- demands a solution that goes nization declared a worldwide beyond our borders. Spandemic in early June for the Th ere can be little doubt that fac- fi rst time in 41 years, news about tory farms are culpable for the swine swine fl u has slowly lost momen- fl u outbreak. Th e elephant in the tum. Now, with students going back room turned out to be 20,000 pigs to school in the northern hemi- placed in a small pen and, despite the sphere, and with fall on the way, ex- best eff orts of many to brand swine perts are preparing for the worst as fl u as H1N1 to avoid the obvious, the scientists try to predict exactly how former name has stuck. bad it will be. Nothing particular about Mexico Th e response so far is that no made the outbreak inevitable, and one can answer the most important countries that didn’t place trade questions regarding swine fl u, such bans on Mexico were in the right. strict their eff orts to within their the European Union should also — many of whom typically shrug as the number of people likely to be Th e bigger point is that meat pro- own borders. Th ere is little good commit to donating vaccines if de- off fl u symptoms and avoid vac- infected and the number that will duction in this manner has long in developing a costly vaccine if it mand requires it; if anything like cines. Inevitably, the balance will die because of it. Also, while vac- been known as an epidemiological will soon become ineff ective due the worst case scenarios predicted be between giving the fi rst vaccines cines are being created — Austra- nightmare: swine fl u just so hap- to mutations occurring elsewhere. do occur, the fi nancial costs will to those most at risk before fl u sea- lia is set to be the fi rst to start wide pens to harm humans more severe- It is an ethical and pragmatic im- be much less than what the health son hits without causing alarm that scale vaccinations next month — it ly than mad cow disease and others. perative, then, to help supply de- systems will incur, to say nothing will burden the healthcare system isn’t clear who should be vaccinated Another obvious fact about dis- veloping nations that can’t aff ord of the loss of lives. even more. Canada’s supply isn’t and how many vaccinations are re- ease prevention is that diseases vaccines with the money to buy Th e New York Times reports that set to arrive until mid-November, quired for each person. tend not to restrict themselves to them. Th e pharmaceutical com- swine fl u infections are 20 times so this balance will be paramount All of these unknowns make political borders. Th e rate of trans- panies Sanofi Aventis and Glaxo- more common in people 5-to-24- to limiting problems. By keeping it diffi cult to determine the best mission of swine fl u, which fol- SmithKline Inc. have both agreed years-old than those 65 years of age. the focus on those with the most course of action for governments. lows a speed similar to the SARS to donate at least 150 million doses Th is means that there are real risks need, the ethically untenable po- Hindsight will either have us look- outbreak, means it is not suffi cient of the vaccine to developing coun- to those who attend primary, sec- sition of letting those with more ing at money spent on the disease for developed countries to re- tries. Canada, the United States and ondary or post-secondary schools money survive can be avoided. Where have all the “great authors” gone? “Infi nite Summer” book club rekindles debate
Summer,” a group of four friends and that Naipaul’s editor, Diana eral body of literature that was in which they are working and undertook to read 75 pages of Athill, had decried the modern produced during the period in its experiences, fixations and the novel per week to finish by world’s dearth of writers of ti- which Tolstoy and Dickens and crises, there will continue to be Cam Cotton-O’Brien September 21. Infinite Summer tanic genius, in the vain of Tol- Proust were writing. Yet, she is an object for literature so long Pidgeon Talk has, thanks to the ease of com- stoy, Dickens and Proust, in her holding those exemplars against as there are issues to be dealt munication through the inter- recent autobiography. Handily the mass of literature from the with. And a cursory knowledge net, come to include thousands unraveling her own point, Nai- present. The binocular vision of the present day should clearly It is curious to see how easily around the world. paul’s editor then identifies Wal- with which we see the past limits indicate there is much to write even the incredibly lucid can de- Around halfway through the lace, specifically Infinite Jest, as out contemporary view of those about. Indeed, this may prove ceive themselves. This is a com- Globe article, while describing an exception to the general mire older literary periods to the mas- to be one of western literature’s mon enough phenomenon, but his prime motive for reading of modern fiction. terworks, which obviously tower most penetrating periods; as the it pops up in a embarrassingly Infinite Jest, John Barber drew It doesn’t take the sort of ex- over the great bulk of recently unquestioned supremacy of the conceited way when dealing with upon a theme which unfortu- ceptional mind Athill lauds to published fictions. But this is west fades new cultures and their art, notably literature. nately crops up fairly steadily immediately recognize the in- merely a trick of the historical ideas must be dealt with. In mid-July the Globe and Mail concerning literature: that con- congruence of this belief. The imagination. Foster Wallace, ex- It is hard to imagine that the ran an article detailing a book temporary fiction simply does fact that she uses the word “ex- empted by Athill as he is, demon- concerns that led to the fiction of club that has grown up around not stand up to work from the traordinary” in her elaboration strates in his very exception that Austen and Bronte could perpet- the late David Foster Wallace’s past. He notes that Noble Laure- of what holds those old giants our literature remains vibrant. ually eclipse literature’s future. thousand page plus masterwork ate V.S. Naipaul had stated the apart has clear implication here. As a writer’s work reflects and But perhaps that is why Foster Infinite Jest. Dubbed “Infinite novel was “over” some years back She is not comparing the gen- encounters the historical period Wallace chose to exit as he did. 12 SEPTEMBER 03.09 GAUNTLET OPINIONS Going downtown in two big cities Examining urban culture in Calgary and Seattle
down streets for festivals. try that only in an accessibil- While Calgary was wrestling ity sense. Th e Stampede Parade with its urban identity, I was in Se- is well-attended seemingly every Ryan Pike attle. In many ways, Seattle is the year because of its uniqueness From the Cheap Seats polar opposite of Calgary. Calgary — only Calgarians get to experi- is a marvel of urban sprawl, while ence the Stampede Parade, mak- Seattle is rather dense and com- ing the event markedly diff erent or many, summer is a time pact. Calgary is politically conser- from those held in other cities. to experiment. Some grow vative, while Seattle voters skewed However, its placement and tim- Fbeards. Some shave their 80 per cent Democrat. Calgary’s ing maximize its local accessibil- heads or dye their hair. Some go downtown is largely deserted dur- ity, allowing the event to become on vacations to strange places. All ing non-business hours, while Se- hugely popular and a yearly staple. of these experiments ultimately attle’s is full of people seemingly Designing future events in a simi- reveal lessons to be learned. In all the time. lar manner, creating the illusion Calgary, summer is a time for Th e diff erences between the two of exclusivity while maximizing municipal government to experi- cities may explain the diff erences how many Calgarians have access, ment, this time revealing lessons in urban culture, as well the less- could similarly draw citizens to regarding urban culture. than-stellar results Calgary has in the core on a regular basis. Last weekend, the city shut drawing people to the core with Given its political stance and down two lanes over a section of gimmicks. One of the reasons be sporting or political in nature, manner, isn’t just a 10-day cowboy geography, Calgary isn’t an ideal Memorial Drive for Bow River that Seattle is so vibrant is that seemingly always revolve around festival — it’s an indicator of so- place for collectiveness — which Flow. Th e event aimed to get Cal- the majority of its cultural draws, scarcity — events are important cio-economic standing. Only the may explain why downtown is usu- garians to trek from their subur- both for tourists and residents, because not everyone can attend truly elite can take enough time ally deserted. However, the events ban homes down to the river to are located in the core of the city them, either due to limited ca- off work to party it up for the du- that succeed in the city reveal a enjoy the splendour of a sunny and have been for years. Th e Pike pacity or the expenses involved, ration, just as only the truly elite great deal about what Calgarians Sunday aft ernoon. Th e event itself Place Market was established in so those who manage to go must can get Flames box seats in the will trek downtown to experience. was characterized by media outlets 1907 and remains a staple. Mean- be important. Attendance at Cal- playoff s or the red carpet treat- Th e answer to building a vibrant such as the CBC as a moderate suc- while, Calgary’s trademark event gary Flames games, once a hall- ment at the fi lm festival. Th e ex- core isn’t shutting down traffi c to cess, reporting that crowds were — the Stampede — is almost as mark of Calgary’s snowmobile- pense of getting downtown itself get people to gawk at the river — below the 10,000 estimated by longstanding, and events like the jacket-wearing working class in represents a barrier — between it’s giving them opportunities to organizers. It was noted that area Calgary International Film Fes- the mid-’80s, now are reserved for paying for parking or spending experience things that others can’t. residents and vendors complained tival and the Calgary Folk Music Calgary’s aspiring social climbers hours on transit, not everyone can Seattle’s downtown succeeds be- that the Memorial Drive lane re- Festival grow every year, in part to see and be seen. In this sense, manage. cause it’s tailored to the city — ad- strictions weren’t needed given because of their novelty and the the Memorial Drive shutdown Th e city’s approach to planning justing events to Calgary’s unique the event’s popularity. Alderman fact that not everyone can aff ord and promotion of Bow River Flow events, given the city’s circum- characteristics would do a better Druh Farrell and others deemed to enjoy them. was unnecessary because anyone stances, could use a slight tweak. job in building urban culture than the event a success, though, not- Events which garner the most could go. Th e Calgary Stampede Instead of tailoring events for doing things just because they ing that other cities regularly shut buzz around town, whether they and associated revelry, seen in this the masses, they should perhaps work in other cities. Welcome Back! you were brave you’d walk right into the first out there and tackle it. Meet those people, you want some 80s for Lunch, so come day of school all by yourself. No Mom, just enjoy those nights out, learn the lessons, live watch some classic 80s flicks and chase away your flashy sneakers and first day of school life. Be cool. the homework blues every Thursday. That Kat Lord outfit. You were just so cool. You’d walk Don’t think I’m telling you to do this all Empty Space is always an option, free music VP Events down those big bright hallways and find your on your own. You don’t have to. There are so and comfy couches being one of the best emember the first day of school cubby-hole, stuff your lunch kit in it, and go many places to make into homes on campus. ways to spend a Friday afternoon and end a in Elementary School? Your Mom right through your classroom door. You’d I’m offering you some space in my home, the week of school. All I’m saying, is the SU’s would take you shopping the week meet your new teacher; you’d find your desk SU. We’ve got so much going on for everyone got you covered, all week, all year. So lace-up R and put all your pencils in the slidey drawer this year; we decided to hold a house-warming those shoes, put on that new outfit and come beforehand to get necessary school supplies. You’d even get a shiny new lunchbox with underneath it. Then it’d begin—another party. It’s called Welcome Week. Check it out out and play! your favourite cartoon characters on it. whole year of school. Things to learn! People at http://www.su.ucalgary.ca Now all you Maybe you’d get those new velcro shoes to meet! Recesses to enjoy! Life to be lived! have to do is make it out. Welcome back everyone. with the little lights that flash when you walk. Awesomeness. Don’t worry though. It doesn’t end there. And, if you pouted enough you might even Coming to university isn’t a whole lot There’s a tonne of other events happening get new clothes and avoid older sibling hand- different. Sure, the cubby-holes are now throughout the year. There’s a little bit of me-downs. Then it came, the big day—the called lockers, the velcro has been replaced something something for everyone. You first day of school! You’d wake up in the by shoe-laces. You get here on your own, but might want to catch a movie at Cinemania morning excited and eager to meet your the hallways are still just as big and bright. on Monday night. Maybe you’ll need a little The new teacher is still waiting for you and ‘zen’ in your life and come stretch it out at so me! new teacher and see all your friends. Your there is still another year of school ahead. Go Yoga in the Space on Wednesdays. Maybe Mom would drop you off at school, and if www.su.ucalgary.ca
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GAUNTLET SEPTEMBER 03.09 15 sports Editor: Jon Roe—[email protected] A season of Great Expectations
Jon Roe Sports Editor Football cheat sheet Head coach: Blake Nill (fourth ew uniforms. New locker room. New expectations. season) N It’s a strange place for Home: McMahon Stadium the University of Calgary Dinos National championships: four football team to be starting the (1983, 1985, 1988, 1995) season, ranked third overall in the Conference championships: country and the top team in their conference. But it comes aft er a 10 (1975, 1977, 1983, 1984, surprising surge to the national 1985, 1988, 1992, 1993, 1995, semi-fi nal last year, their fi rst Hardy 2008) Cup as Canada West champions in 15 years and an off -season that in- Last fi ve seasons: cluded a revamped locker room, a seismic upgrade from the dank 2008: 5-3 (lost in national shithole it used to be, and a new set semi-fi nal) of uniforms, brought to you by Un- 2007: 4-4 (lost in conference der Armour. semi-fi nal) Head coach Blake Nill isn’t con- 2006: 2-6 (missed playoffs) cerned about the high expectations. “I know that if we play well and 2005: 2-6 (missed playoffs) we work hard that everything will 2004: 4-4 (lost in conference fall into place eventually, right?” he semi-fi nal) says. It seems to be a mantra that’s Key off-season additions: been working out so far for Nill in his short stay at the U of C. When Storm Bartsoff, RB (recruit) he fi rst picked up the clipboard for Erik Glavic, QB (transfer) the Dinos in 2006, the team hadn’t Steven Lumbala, RB (recruit) won a playoff game since they Austin Prince, WR (recruit) claimed the Vanier Cup in 1995 and had missed the playoff s in two of the last three seasons. His team Key off-season departures: went 2–6 that year and missed the James Green, S (CFL) playoff s again, but showed signs of Dylan Steenbergen, OL (CFL) promise when quarterback Dalin Tollestrup was named Canadian Notable players: Interuniversity Sport rookie of the year. Chris Pedersen/the Gauntlet Matt Walter, RB (2008 Canada Tollestrup left to go on a mission Running back Matt Walter (left) and defensive lineman Deji Oduwole pose in their shiny new digs. West Most Outstanding Player) for his church the following year Andrea Bonaventura (2008 and despite dealing with a rotat- fensive lineman Dylan Steenbergen national MVP Erik Glavic from getting an early lesson. Th eir cam- Canada West defensive player ing cast of characters calling plays, and safety James Green. Th ough St. Mary’s University in January to paign starts Friday against the Uni- of the year) Nill guided the Dinos to a surpris- both had another year of eligibil- play quarterback. versity of Saskatchewan Huskies, ing playoff berth and a loss to the ity, Green was draft ed by the To- Th is is not a team lacking in tal- the fourth-ranked team in the na- Erik Glavic (2007 Hec Crighton University of Manitoba Bisons, that ronto Argonauts and joined them ent and they’re saying the right tion who handed them a 25–0 loss winner as the CIS MVP) year’s Vanier Cup winner as nation- in the off -season while Steenbergen things about taking it one step and in last season’s opener. al champions. signed on with the Montreal Alou- one game at a time. However, there’s “We still have a really bad taste in Schedule: Last year, it was another carousel ettes. Both played big roles last year, no doubt a national championship our mouths,” says defensive lineman Sept. 4 @ University of of quarterbacks, until the steadying but Nill accepts that these kind of is on the team’s mind. Nill admits Deji Oduwole. “No matter that we hand of Deke Junior led the Dinos to losses are part of the reality of uni- the team’s goal is to be national won the conference championship Saskatchewan Huskies a Canada West championship and a versity football. champions, but is still not sure what or anything, we still lost 25–0. Th ese Sept. 12 vs. University of spot in the national semi-fi nal. Th ey “It’s going to be diffi cult, but that’s to make of this year’s squad. guys are still the best in our confer- Alberta Golden Bears weren’t quite ready for the spotlight. what the good programs do,” he “I’ll be honest, I’m a little unde- ence, we believe. Once we take them Sept. 18 @ University of Th e Laval Université Rouge et Or says. “Th ey’re able to recycle, able to cided what this team’s about right down, then we’ll be the best.” Regina Rams humbled them 59–10 and went on backfi ll losses and so we’re attempt- now,” he says. “I know that we’ve Th ere’s nothing but positive vibes to win the Vanier Cup, but the Dinos ing to get like that also.” got great athletes here. I know the emanating from the newly decorat- Sept. 26 vs. Simon Fraser gained valuable experience. Even with those two players kids are terrifi c in terms of wanting ed Dinos and their swanky locker University Clan “Anything we did last year, it was gone, the Dinos still have Walter, to get it done. I think they’ve im- room. But vibes are one thing and Oct. 3 @ University of British great, but that was last year, right?” who won Canada West’s most out- proved and they’ve matured a lot, results are another. Columbia Thunderbirds says third-year running back Matt standing player award last year aft er but we still got a lot of youth here “It’s going to be a good year for Oct. 10 vs. University of Walter. “We start off this year on a leading the conference in rushing, and we’re playing a lot of youth.” us,” says Nill. “It’s time to get going clean slate and get going from there.” and Canada West defensive player School may start next week for though. We’ll see how it goes.” Manitoba Bisons A clean slate that unfortunately of the year, linebacker Andrea Bo- most students, but if the young Oct. 24 vs. U of R will be missing key players in of- naventura. Th ey also added former Dinos aren’t careful, they could be See more football coverage on page 16. Oct. 31 @ U of A 16 SEPTEMBER 03.09 GAUNTLET SPORTS QB Glavic brings MVP cred to Dinos
Jon Roe faith just to come out here.” Sports Editor A leap of faith onto a landing Glavic at a glance pad of a rapidly advancing pro- he University of Calgary gram. In three seasons under head Hometown: Pickering, Ontario Dinos football squad have coach Blake Nill, the Dinos have Height: 6’6 Tnever opened a season with gone from mediocrity to Canada Weight: 230 lbs a national-MVP on their roster. Th at West champions. Th is despite using Faculty: Social Sciences all changes when quarterback Erik no less than seven diff erent quar- Year: Fourth Glavic steps under centre Friday terbacks, including pressing wide against the University of Saskatche- receiver Jordan Flagel into the role wan Huskies, carrying his 2007 Hec parts of the last two seasons. Bio: Won 2007 Hec Crighton Crighton award with him. Deke Junior took the reins and award as national MVP; injured Dinos wide receiver Don Blair led the Dinos to the national semi- knee in national semi-fi nal in won the Crighton, Canadian In- fi nal last year, but it’s hard to argue 2007 against Laval, missed teruniversity Sport’s MVP award with the shiny Crighton in Glavic’s for football, in 1995 and quar- pocket. Vanier Cup fi nal against Mani- terback Greg Vavra won it in “Th ere’s huge expectations espe- toba with ACL tear; reinjured 1983. Both years also featured Chris Pedersen/the Gauntlet cially aft er winning the CanWest ti- knee at start of 2008 season; Dinos’ Vanier Cup victories, but Glavic (#10) looks downfi eld for a target at practice Wednesday. tle . . . and now we’re going into the transferred to Calgary in each were the players’ fi nal year season ranked third overall in the January 2009. with the team. the knee last year in the fi rst game he admits it has been a challeng- country,” says Glavic. “Obviously Glavic won the award aft er lead- of the season, Glavic decided to ing rehab, he says the toughest part the ultimate goal is to win the Va- ing the St. Mary’s University Hus- pack up his bags and take a chance about moving has been the change nier Cup, but we’ll take it one step at Regular season stats: kies to the Vanier Cup fi nal in his with the Dinos. of scenery. a time and try to win every game.” 2008: 1 GP, 2–7, 25 yds, 1 TD fi rst full season as the starting QB. “It’s been a little bit of an adjust- “Picking up everything and just And Glavic’s up to the challenge. 2007: 8 GP, 128–200, Th ey eventually lost to the Univer- ment, but I’ve been here since Janu- coming to a new city, you know what Even if it means playing a few cold 1843 yds, 16 TDs, 5 INTs sity of Manitoba Bisons aft er Glavic ary,” Glavic says. “It hasn’t been too I mean?” says Glavic. “I did that winter games out west. injured his knee in the national tough. I’m just excited to come out when I went to St. Mary’s, but this, “I’ll just double, triple up my Un- 2006: 7 GP, 37–68, 525 yds, 1 semi-fi nal against the Laval Univer- here and play more than anything.” I think I made the decision within der Armour and hopefully I’ll be TD, 1 INT sité Rouge et Or. Aft er reinjuring His knee feels fi ne, and though the month. It was a pretty big leap of alright.” 2005: 2 GP, 4–5, 70 yds, 1 TD GAUNTLET SPORTS SEPTEMBER 03.09 17 Dino unfazed by race with Usain Bolt
Chris Pedersen pitfall of hero worship — it’s not everyday Photo Editor you get to compete against runners you used to watch on television. ith the 2009/10 track season ap- “I kind of had to shut everything out and proaching, Dinos sprinter Sam focus on why I was there, being more of a WEff ah undertook an extraordinary competitor than a spectator,” says Eff ah. “I training regime — racing against Usain Bolt wanted to go and watch, but realistically and the fastest athletes in the world. While I was competing and I had to do what was he has made a name for himself the last two best for me.” years in university competition winning gold One larger than life distraction was Bolt, in the 60 metres and silver in the 300 metres the incoming world record holder in the at the 2009 Canadian Interuniversity Sport 100-metre and 200-metre sprint events. Bolt championships, he is progressing from na- shattered both of his own world records and tional competition to the world stage. Eff ah on the way Eff ah raced against him in the competed in the 12th IAAF World Champion- 200-metre heats. In fact, he was in the next ships in Berlin, Germany. Th is competition lane to Bolt. Th e young Dino learned some drew the fastest sprinters from around the very important things about self-proclaimed world, but despite the talent pool, it was busi- legends. ness as usual for Eff ah. “I learned not to get caught up, everybody “I would have thought I would be more ner- is human,” says Eff ah. “As crazy fast as Usain vous,” he says. “I went to the World University Bolt is, you have to realize . . . anybody can Games and that was the fi rst big meet that got do it. I learned to not get caught up in your Gauntlet fi le photo me into competing against high class athletes. competition, just run, do what you’ve been Effah raced in the 200-metre heats in Berlin in the lane next to Bolt. It was normal, didn’t feel out of the blue or any- training for and know what you’re capable of thing. Competing against Usain was big, but it and don’t forget that.” Lamont. “It makes him more comfortable at “It definitely gives me a lot of confidence. wasn’t anything I’m not used to.” Dinos track and fi eld head coach Doug the university level. It makes him more con- I’ve raced against the best in the world and Th is competition is a massive step-up Lamont feels this was a positive undertaking fi dent to succeed at the university level.” now I’m racing against people on the na- from racing against CIS athletes. At the world for Eff ah. After racing at the highest level, Effah tional scene. World championships are a championships athletes face constant media “As an athlete it moves your career and will take the lessons he learned with him whole new level. I’m not going to be ner- and personal distractions and the potential gets the experience at a higher level,” said when he competes for CIS gold. vous for any race anymore.” three lines free GAUNTLET SEPTEMBER 03.09 19 Welcome to another exciting year of “The weed of crime bears bitter fruit, What would you rather do: Lick a met- school, kiddies. Summer is all-but- while the pussywillow of civil obedi- al pole in the middle of winter, or lick a over, so enjoy the sunshine while you ence is soft and warm.” metal pole in the middle of the French can. Come the day after Labour Day, -Rene Descartes [2/19/98] Maid? your asses belong to the U of C. In the -Prince Rolly [10/23/03] meantime, enjoy some home-brewed Cutie pi: You never even look at me in TLF action. To commemorate the be- our class. Is there no chance between Newspapers report on confl ict. Just ginning of the Gauntlet’s 50th volume us? because there is no apparent confl ict of publication, here are some TLFs -Infi nity [3/26/98] over tuition and this newspaper hence pulled from the archives. had nothing to report, it does not mean Sorgen Sie sich das Oktoberfest Kaba- there is a “lack of representation.” Homer will have a heydey when he can rett! Freitag, den 2. Oktober um 9 P.M. -There are unreported successes! identify all the frosh because of their in der Höhle! Verbinden Sie CJSW, [11/13/03] yellow stickers. Too bad for the frosh. NUTV und den Handschuh, wenn Sie -Heathen Yak [9/11/97] den Anfang des Schuljahres und den Attend the Oktoberfest cabaret! Fri- Anfang von Oktober feiern! day, October 2 at 9 p.m. in the Den! If you see me walking around campus Join CJSW, NUTV and the Gauntlet in with my sweatshirt or sweater tucked Fancy-pants artist, eh? Make a cartoon celebrating the beginning of the school into my pants, tell me how dumb I and put it in the Gauntlet. It may not year and the onset of October! look. make the voices go away, but they’ll -Chachi [12/4/97] say nicer things. [9/11/03] There is something fi shy about Finding Nemo. That is a pun, and I am a com- Desmond: Please meet me after class- A friendly reminder to all people with munist. es on Friday so that we can eat grapes cell phones and beepers: Leave the -pessimistic octagon [2/5/04] and sliced meat products together. fucking things off when you’re writing -I love you [9/11/97] a fi nal. Hi, I’m Hank and I’m cool. Actually my [4/16/98] name’s not Hank, but I like to pretend Why is it that mandatory attendance that it is. Did someone say cabbage? has become so prevalent? If a prof The difference between fi rst-year stu- -Hank [2/14/04] needs to make students come to class, dents and upper-year students? Know- then obviously s/he is not interesting ing which doors in Mac Hall are auto- I need more TLFs. enough to stick around for voluntarily. matic and which aren’t. Some way to fi ll four lines. [2/19/98] [9/2/09] No idea what to do. -Ed. [9/2/09] “Do you want Photo of the Day?” I sure enjoyed paying more for tuition “Where would I put it?” this year. By the way, anyone want a To submit TLFs for future issues, e- “Your pants. That’s where things go.” kidney, only $1,000. PS: <
By Nowua Jose symbolic, as the barrier between Chief Foreign Relations Contributor Canadian and Mexican relations has now become almost impos- omewhere deep in the sible to penetrate. greens of the Mexican jun- “Taco Tuesday was what kept Sgle the world’s saddest ma- the relationship with my Spanish riachi band is playing the world’s friends strong,” said Patty Fiale, a saddest song as thousands mourn third-year biology major. “With- the death of what they deemed a out tacos what do we have? Bull cultural institution — a land mark fighting? I don’t think so.” that acted as a catalyst between The concern has resonated with two North American countries the academic community as well, striving for understanding and race relations expert Dr. Strange- tolerance. glove echoes Fiale’s sentiments, Speedy Gonzales himself could “Having access to Mexican fast not save the University of Calgary food enables those who are unfa- Taco Time from its ultimate de- miliar with the culture to create a mise — it is soon to be replaced discourse about it, thus dispelling by the stereotypical and offensive discriminatory tendencies, and the Canadian coffee shop Tim Hor- cheap cost of the food helps dilute tons. stratification — hence the popu- “¡Ay, ay, ay, no es bueno!,” com- larity of Taco Tuesday.” mented Bumblebee Man, who The news comes at a sensitive planned to order the two enchi- time for Mexicans as they are lada beef platter with black beans, still mourning the loss of sex- mexi-fries and diet soda — hold ual icon and spokeschihuahua the cheese, but was turned away Gidget — the voice of a genera- with a giant white wall, not unlike tion and an inspiration to mil- those that separated Germany and lions. China. Viva gorditas my friends, viva Chris Pedersen/the Gauntlet The boarded up Taco Time is gorditas indeed. Mr. Gorditachev, tear down this wall. The spiritual leader of Taco Tuesday pilgrimages mourns.
22 SEPTEMBER 03.09 GAUNTLET Editor: Jordyn Marcellus—[email protected] entertainment Allison Drinnan responsibility to protect property Gauntlet Entertainment from something that is actually a with fi les from Jordyn Marcellus ! crime. d “Calgarians have an expectation e that we’re going to maintain and o be a graffi ti artist, one g perserve our infrastructure and this has to be somewhat of g is one of those occasions,” he says. T a misunderstood wild a Negative feeling towards the west outlaw, breaking rules and TTagge d! event was heightened by local by-laws to follow your passion. Yet, press, describing all involved as leaving a personal mark on a con- “hoodlums” and “young punks crete wall involves the same men- causing mayhem” and placing the tality, in many ways, as big oil and blame on organizers such as Brun- gas companies purchasing the latest ning for not providing enough su- high-rises in downtown Calgary — pervision. the desire to make an imprint on Despite the disparaging press, no the world and show the grandeur one has talked to Brunning about that you can produce. the damage to the city park. Despite these similarities to Cal- One must keep in mind, how- gary’s background culture, the city ever, that although the vandalism has not been so open to the urban that occurred aft er the project got artistic community. Th is was dem- shut down was undeniably heinous onstrated clearly last week as the and inappropriate, the two days of city’s graffi ti project at Shaw Millen- creativity before the mayhem were nium Park was shut down, the last- extremely powerful landmarks for ing impression being a disastrous the building of Calgary’s art com- outburst of vandalism instead of munity. fantastic pieces of art. “We saw that people were willing “Th e actual graffi ti artists didn’t to step out and say, ‘Teach me how have anything to do with it. It was to do this legally.’ Although we saw random kids . . . they just went off ,” negativity in the position of the Al- describes David Brunning, a.k.a. derman, there was way more posi- Th eKidBelo. tivity,” says Brunning. “Word was Alderman John Mar agrees. He Chris Pedersen/the Gauntlet getting out to other artists around emphasizes that the people who A sign at Shaw Millenium Park, site of the graffi ti project. the city . . . Artists were really com- were actually allowed to do the art municating with other artists and within the confi nes of the project them, bad apples spoiling it for ev- Brunning is a well-known and icked aft er two days,” he adds. you saw a community being built.” are not to blame and in fact tried to eryone else,” explains Mar. “Th e actu- talented local graffi ti artist and be- Starting on August 22, a des- Th is point is clear when talking help stop the vandalizers. al commissioned ones, the ones that came one of the project leaders. ignated area of Calgary’s world- to skaters who observed the fi rst “Th e net eff ect was a small group in fact looked like art, were tagged “Th e city took steps to better learn renowned skate park opened up to few days of the endeavour. All re- of, I don’t know what you want to call with ‘f-you’ and so on and so forth.” about this community, but they pan- artists to create their masterpieces marks from the spectators focused legally, without fear of by-law of- on the amazing art that was created fi cers shutting down their eff orts. by local urban artists from around When the venture was terminated, the city. individuals retaliated by writ- “Some of the stuff I saw the fi rst ing racist and homophobic rants day was crazy,” says Chris, a skater all over the park. Everything that who declined to give his last name. could go wrong did. “I was really impressed. It is too bad “Th e city doesn’t really desire to that something like this was ruined understand,” Brunning continues, a by a few idiots.” note of defeat in his voice. “It’s a lot Th e incident has not left Brun- of politics. Th e project never really ning without hope, as he relates a had time to be tested and actually message of future artistic activities responded to.” such as this and looks back on all Mar, who has led the charge and of the events as positive rather than was the most visible in the criticism negative. of the project says the reason why “Th e support over the last few it was cancelled is simple. It’s city- days has been unreal. People know owned and meant for youth, and that I am honest and genuine about the vile language being sprayed was what I do and that’s why they sup- obviously inappropriate for a park port this,” says Brunning. “I am not meant for young people of all ages. going to stop the fi ght because this “My perspective is that, fi rst of is an ongoing process . . . every little all, it’s owned by the people of Cal- step counts. As long as the lines of gary. It was designed specifi cally for communication are open with the youth, but youth of all ages. Th at’s city we can move forward and do including the pre-teen audience. something.” We cannot have the homophobic Mar, however, seemed far less op- slogans, swastikas, “f-this” and “f- timistic. that” on there for all Calgarians to “I can tell you that there’s see.” nothing like this that’s going to He added that since Calgarians happen in the very near future, are in fact owners, the city has a that’s for sure,” he says. GAUNTLET ENTERTAINMENT SEPTEMBER 03.09 23 The universe gives and Violent Kin receives
ViolentKin us that made us feel like New York “Me and my brother have this was even smaller than Saskatoon. thing where we say, ‘Okay, the musicinterview For instance, helping a girl wake universe is going to show us up her roommate led to a later something amazing,’ ” says Kar- Jordyn Marcellus chance encounter. It’s surprising, dash. “We get off the subway and Entertainment Editor but even in “New York, New York” there’s no one there and it’s kind you’re able to randomly run into of residential. So we decide to ask n 2009, the universe has people on the street. the next people we see where to proved bountiful for Saska- “One time there was one girl go. Th ere’s two girls and we strike Itoon brother-sister synth-pop who was stuck outside of her up a conversation with them, what band Violent Kin, composed of apartment and she was kind of they’re up to and what’s going on Maygan and S.J. Kardash. Aft er throwing rocks at the window in the area.” a summer tour jaunt, the Saska- and stuff ,” says Maygan. “So, we Th is is where things get weird. tooners found themselves with a helped her a bit trying to throw Th e great cycle, which they ex- residency in New York, where the rocks at the window because her perienced oft en in New York, “small-towners make it in the big roommate would not answer the chugged along and they ended up city” cliché was born. phone. I ended up climbing the meeting someone who recognized “We did a residency in a place fi re escape to wake up her room- Maygan. called Fontana’s, which is on the mate and so [the girl] was super “It comes up that we’re in a band lower east side-slash-Chinatown,” thankful and she was a designer, from Canada and one of the girls says Maygan, who sings and plays so we exchanged information.” asks, ‘Um, this is a weird question, keys in the band. “It was great be- Two weeks later, in a complete- but, you wouldn’t have happened cause we got to build a crowd and courtesy the band ly diff erent neighbourhood, the to climb a fi re escape recently to it was also a microcosm of the Violent Kin play at the Den Friday, September 4 at 8 p.m. siblings found themselves hav- save someone from being locked world.” ing an extremely serendipitous out of their house?’ which I re- In a place like Saskatoon, which ner Gas. Kardash insists that she a real community there. A lot of meeting. Th is was thanks to just spond to [with a]yes. It turned out is a fairly small city of 200 thou- found, surprisingly, the same kind [our] meetings turned out to be cy- trusting their instincts and go- that it was the sleeping roommate sand, people always run into one of atmosphere in New York. clical. We would meet one person ing with the fl ow, something that that I woke up. Isn’t that nuts?” another. Th ere’s a certain je ne c’est “Th e thing about New York is and a chain of events would hap- Kardash says she and her brother quoi to the simple, breezy life that’s that it does have a small-town feel pen that led us back to them. We have done oft en and almost al- Violent Kin play with Band of Horses in the Den on been featured on shows like Cor- as well in a good way,” she says. “It’s had the weirdest things happen to ways ends with great results. Fri., Sept. 4 at 8 p.m. 24 SEPTEMBER 03.09 GAUNTLET ENTERTAINMENT Frosh should learn to stay safe with Sexxy Sexxydiff erent and diverse backgrounds to keep relevant for the fi ckle frosh. and the play ostensibly covers a “Th e music is updated all the theatreinterview whole year at the U of C,” says Gog- time, to keep with the current gin. “Th ey run into some issues, times,” she says. “It comes across as Jordyn Marcellus some good, some bad, but every fresh every year, and that’s because Entertainment Editor year the director and the cast bring of the updating and personalization, their own personal touch to it.” as [Goggin] says.” exxxy is the drama depart- Th e play helps to inform students, On the production side, all actors ment’s easiest play to check explaining myths, facts and provid- are students from the drama depart- Sout. Th eoretically, it’s man- ing information about sex, sexual ment. Sasha Berry, who performed datory to see as part of orientation harassment and sexual assault. in the Calgary Fringe Festival before week. But ask a lot of students if “Th is is our twelft h year and the landing a role in Sexxxy, says that they’ve actually seen the play and project originated . . . because these this is her fi rst acting job in a pro- it seems that there’s always one issues were very, very important and fessional setting, which means it’s a overriding problem. Most people there were better ways to deliver the real honour to perform in the play. heard that it’s a great play, but actu- information to large groups in a way “Th is is my fi rst pre-professional ally haven’t seen it because they’ve that would be memorable, compel- experience, so it’s pretty sweet to skipped out. ling and people would relate to it,” get paid for what you love,” she It’s an integral part of orienta- says Voyna-Wilson. says. “We didn’t have a whole lot of tion week for a reason. Th e play is a Th is year’s performance had some time, but I was really surprised — in partnership between the University minor hiccups along the way. In- a good way — of the dedication of of Calgary’s drama department and stead of the regular three-week re- everyone there: the cast, the crew, the sexual harassment offi ce, located hearsal time, the cast and crew found the director, the designer. Th ey were in Math Sciences 261 and 263. Th e themselves with a comparatively there at every single rehearsal. I was play has been a frosh week staple for slim two weeks. Goggin stepped up Chris Pedersen/the Gauntlet really impressed by everyone’s su- the past 12 years and has received to the plate and focused on updating Valmai Goggin directs and Sasha Barry acts in Sexxy, playing in the perior dedication and we came out great acclaim from students through the performance, helping with some University Theatre Thursday and Friday. with an amazing show this year in surveys according to Shirley Voyna- minor re-writes meant to tweak the a time that most shows get started Wilson, the University of Calgary’s script. us time,” says Goggin. “Th e actors that we’re giving them the most ac- with.” sexual harrassment offi cer. “What happened this year, just came in and spent a couple days curate information possible.”
“Th e play is about four students at for timing’s sake, is that I did most workshopping, updating dialogue Voyna-Wilson quickly interjects, Sexxy runs in the University Theatre Thursday and the University of Calgary from very of the re-writes in advance to save and updating scenes, and ensuring stressing that the show always aims Friday. GAUNTLET ENTERTAINMENT SEPTEMBER 03.09 25 Immaculate Machine: now with more rawk [Home on Jackson Hill] it’s nothing ImmaculateMachine of people, including his own sister too diff erent from what we’ve done Caitlin. previously. It’s certainly a shift and musicinterview “Th e album has some line-up people that were expecting the ex- changes for sure, but the touring act same thing were surprised. Th e Jordyn Marcellus band is fl exible,” he says. “[Caitlin songwriting is still the same, more Entertainment Editor Gallup] plays bass and does back- or less, except there’s some positive up vocals. She’s been involved with changes I think, I mean, it’s just not fter Brooke Gallup, guitar- other albums, too, she sang a lot of the exact same album.” ist/vocalist of Immaculate backup vocals on previous albums Th is new line up has also given A Machine, learned that his and has always done our artwork Gallup a chance to perform more former bandmates were leaving the for album covers.” like a rock star. Where before he group — keyboardist and vocalist Now the band is Brooke Gallup’s had to concentrate on playing Kathryn Calder due to family issues baby, with a rotating cast of charac- guitar parts without any back up and drummer Lukelowski because ters helping him on the road. It’s not — which required razor sharp fo- of school — he suff ered a sense of the perect situation for Gallup, but cus — thanks to Minkoff , he can loss. Th e power trio had gone on he has made the best of it, an expe- relax, have fun and rock out on the road numerous times together, rience he fi nds more rewarding. stage. created four albums and gained “I was disappointed at fi rst that courtesy Mint Records “Having a second guitarist means critical acclaim with every new disc. Kathryn wasn’t able to tour with us, Immaculate Machine cuddles up Thu., Sept. 3 at Broken City. that I’m not having to play as many But, with the newest Immacu- so I was upset that I wasn’t able to notes as possible,” says Gallup. late Machine LP High on Jackson make the album we wanted to make next. We were planning on follow- members during its reforming. “Th at’s part songwriting and having Hill, Gallup spent his time in the initially — Fables number two, the ing on that and perfecting that and Th ere’s a second guitarist, Jordan a second guitarist. I can focus on studio recording with a multitude straight-line from one album to the then I think it was maybe the right Minkoff , who helps keep Brooke getting into the music and perform- thing to happen in the band’s career, Gallup rocking live. ing. I started a band one or two years for everything to be turned upside Where the old trio used to be ago called Rugged Uncle which was down. It would really get boring I much more focused on power pop meant to play goofy songs and get think.” with a new-wave tinge, the newest drunk . . . and I took some of the One thing to note — the band version of the group focuses more more hammy performance aspects hasn’t become the Brooke Gallup on the rock-side of pop-rock. Th ese from that band [and] brought them Experience, with one auteur song- changes have refl ected in the band’s to this band, without the need to writer dictating the music to the sound; Gallup explains that there is get drunk or take it as a joke. It’s rest of the group like Anton New- some continuity in the band’s music just less, y’know, head down sing combe and his authoritarian direc- from previous albums — Jackson the song stuff and more of a hand- tion of the Brian Jonestown Mas- Hill sounds similar, but is still dif- raising, whatever televangelists do sacre. Initially, though, it was still ferent than a straight-up continua- kind of performance.” quite unfortunate to lose his two tion from their original sound.
friends. “I sort of struggled with that ini- Immaculate Machine play Broken City Thu., Th e band has gained a few new tially,” says Gallup. “When I listen to Sept. 3. Doors open at 8 p.m. 26 SEPTEMBER 03.09 GAUNTLET ENTERTAINMENT Cold Souls delivers on its high-concept ColdSouls Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and when it is shown in its Russian habi- filmreview tat, it’s decidedly out of place. Th e supporting cast make the fi lm Laura Bardsley really enjoyable, especially the female Gauntlet Entertainment actors. Th e character of Nina (Dina Korzun) is interesting and easily lik- oody Allen once dreamed able, and reminds audiences of Mi- that his soul was the shape chelle Reis in Wong Kar-wai’s Fallen Wand size of a chickpea. Angels, as they are both caring indi- Cold Souls isn’t as colorful a dream, viduals in impersonal professions. but the basis is similar. All in all, Cold Souls is an enjoy- courtesy E1 publicity Th e movie stars Paul Giamatti as able fi lm. Its humour, although himself, struggling with the role of Paul Giamatti plays himself, not a fat 007, in Cold Souls. sometimes dull, runs throughout. the very passive Uncle Vanya in the Th e shooting is cryptic but yields to titular Checkhov play. Giamatti then a serious blow to his soulless pride. Th e shooting is artsy at points, with poignant scenes. Sophie Barthes toys becomes overwhelmed by the weight Giamati’s suff ering during the fi lm’s blurred panning and dark, mysteri- with a diffi cult, high-concept basis set on his shoulders and mopes exposition is slightly annoying, but ous lighting contrasting with neon for a fi lm, doing a fi ne job bringing around for a few weeks. becomes believable when at the un- signs. lashbacks are easily discern- her screenplay to life through her di- Aft er reading a New Yorker ar- fathomable company’s offi ces. His ible from the fi lm’s present events, rection, even though the lesser char- ticle about a company specializing reluctance to give his soul up is amus- although quite cryptic. Bright, clean acters mentioned in the fi lm — such in the extration of souls, he con- ing, as well as applicable to reality. But lighting is used well to create the as the Russian poet — should have vinces himself that this is the best when the plot thickens and Giamatti sterile and futuristic world of the been elaborated further. and only answer to his problems fi nds himself tangled up with some soul-extraction company’s offi ce. and extracts his own. Th e chick- sketchy Russian soul-traffi ckers, Cold Th e extraction machine itself looks Cold Souls opens at the Uptown Fri., Sep. 4. Check pea-esque entity that comes out is Souls becomes truly engaging. like something from Douglas Adams’ out theuptown.com for more info. Judge’s Extract lacks comedic fl avour Extractis assured success at the box offi ce. petent factory workers, whose imma- have a guilt-free romp with Cindy. A director like Judd Apatow has his ture antics result in a freak accident Extract is the culmination of a filmreviewband of Hollywood underdog types involving a renegade piston and a trend to pair mediocre scripts with and Mike Judge takes his cue from man’s testicles. A lawsuit ensues and well-established comic actors. No Adriana Sveen Apatow for his directorial return to Joel’s dreams are then put on hold. one character is more interesting or Gauntlet Entertainment the workplace, casting such household Meanwhile, at home, Joel’s wife Su- relatable than the next. Instead, the names as Jason Bateman, Mila Kunis zie (Wiig) has declared an unspoken ensemble of clichéd characters stum- Movie goers have developed a taste and Kristen Wiig with Extract. period of sexual abstinence, honoured ble into some semblance of resolu- for the unsung hero. Box offi ce hits Th e fi lm is a 30-something comedy daily when she cinches up her mood- tion at the last possible second, rather like Superbad, Knocked Up and Pine- that combines many of the elements killing sweat pants. Th e sexy new fac- than reaching any point of develop- apple Express serve to show how easy of Judge’s previous workplace com- tory line temp Cindy (Kunis) seems a ment on their own. and enjoyable it is to root for charac- edy, Offi ce Space. Th at said, this fi lm welcome alternative to Joel’s frigid wife. Th ough one hopes the combined ters with little more than a strong will is a far cry from the 1999 cult classic Bogged down by his problems at reputation of Judge and crew would and a knack for the absurd. While this that brought the director fame. home and at work, Joel seeks comfort result in something worth seeing, Ex- formula for success seems to have cre- Th e fi lm opens on Joel (Bateman), in long time buddy and bartender tract falls far short of any expectation. ated a formidable sub-genre of fi lm, it the owner of a food extract plant with Dean, played by Ben Affl eck. Th e
does not necessarily stand to reason aspirations of early retirement. His two decide Joel must hire a gigolo to Extract opens wide Fri., Sep. 4. Check out maplepic- that a movie with a star-studded cast hopes lie in the hands of his incom- tempt his wife into an aff air, so he can tures.com for more information. GAUNTLET SEPTEMBER 03.09 27 comics Editor: Jen Grond—[email protected]