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113 e r April 8, 2002 May the best man win': SA election race By Natalie Pona andshaking, debates and free bubble gum — Hit must be time for Red River College's student body to elect the new executive officers of the Students' Association. The campaigning officially kicked off midnight on March 25, with two candidates in the race to become the new SA president, David Lyman and Daniel Kreutzer. "As president, you're not speak- ing as one person," says Lyman, who is currently the vice-presi- dent of finance and administra- tion, "you're speaking on behalf of 5,500 people." Lyman is running against Kreutzer, a second-year Business Administration student. "May the best man win," Kreutzer says, the atmosphere rife with the formality and prudence of politick as both men consider every word spoken in front of a Projector reporter. Three hopefuls are vying for the position of Vice-President of Student Affairs: Shubert Beaubrun, Ethan Stock and Jonathan Menec. The final posi- tion of Vice-President of Financial and Support Services has only one nominee, Lars Vik. Daniel Kreutzer (left) and David Lyman are vying for your vote in the Students' Association presidential race. Candidates were given a list of important RRC issues, including being subject to penalty points, or about the vandalism. "Last year With a typical 10 per cent turn many students don't take elec- the tuition freeze initiative and demerits, for offenses like hang- there was no defacing of posters out at the polls, candidates need tions seriously because they see the new Princess Street Campus. ing over the allowed 50 campaign or anything. Now it's happening to work hard to capture the atten- the SA as a big party. Vik insists The SA hopefuls were told to learn posters or making defamatory every day." tion of student voters. that is a false impression. about the problems facing RRC's comments about competitors. Candidates were given a "I'm a little disappointed," "The SA is run like a business. students because, according to an Already the elections are facing chance to introduce themselves Lyman, currently the Vice It's all about accountability... SA memo to the candidates, the typical problems of politics, and to outline election promises President of Finance and Support sure, there are keggers, everyone "knowledge of the... topics will with some candidates having in their opening speeches on Services, says about the lack of has to have fun." greatly benefit... (their) plat- mustaches drawn on, or rude March 26 in the Tower Lounge. interest in the SA elections. Two weeks of campaigning form." comments written on, campaign Two debates, April 2 and 4, also Last year the polls saw only a wraps-up April 11, with the Running in the election can be posters. gave them the opportunity to seven per cent turnout. results of the election to be complicated. Hopefuls need to "I'm running a clean cam- convince students that they are Vik, a second year Business announced at 5:30 at the Rock follow a rule system including paign," says Lyman, who is upset the best person for the position. Administration student, says that the Vote Kegger in The Cave.
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rom Mar. 18 to 22, Red River College Students' 1 ... FAssociation President ,0 • Robyn Osmond capped the
101001 College's first year as a mem- MOM ber of the Canadian Alliance WWI= of Students' Associations by CULTURAL joining other student repre- sentatives from across the INSIGHTS country in Ottawa to lobby for Canada Student Loans COLUMN policy reform at CASA's 2002 National Conference. Cross-Cultural Communication - Representatives from 23 CASA-member schools Did you know? attended the conference, usu- ally held in October, but It is estimated that 70% of all communication is non- moved to March this year in ee.ft, '414t,Stanitr".M. verbal and that this figure rises to 90% when two or more the wake of Sept. 11. people of different cultural backgrounds interact. • This year's chosen focus photo courtesy Robyn Osmond was to improve access by Red River College Students' Association President Robyn It takes an average of ten years to learn the improving student financial aid. The lobbying centered Osmond signs a CASA banner in Ottawa. nuances of a new language. on suggested change to limit of $1,700 currently Canada Student Loan poli- Study Grant program to help allowed under the Ontario Lack of fluency in your language does not equal lack of cies, which have remained students with children whose provincial loan program. needs are not met by scholar- hearing. Volume does not increase understanding. unchanged since 1995, Living allowances: ships and student loans. The despite a national increase in Under current CSL living Second language speakers learn the correct tuition costs of more than government currently com- allowances a single student mits $100 million annually 100 per cent over that time vocabulary but may not use the same stress and living away from home in to the fund. period. The conference Manitoba is expected to sup- intonation to carry meaning. offered student leaders a CASA recommends that an port themselves on $801 per extra $50 million be added to chance to lobby MPs directly. month, covering the cost of the program annually, and "It's helpful to be able to tuition, transportation, shel- that application for the Some Examples: actually sit in an MP's office ter, food, health care, and and talk to them face to face grants be opened to all stu- For some individuals from Asia and the Middle East, communications. dents, with monies being about realistic solutions to CASA recommend that CSL awarded to students who crossing the legs is considered to be in poor taste because student problems," said living cost allowances under- demonstrate the highest Osmond. "So that was the the bottom of the foot is showing and the toe is pointing go an initial increase, and need unmet through the CSL type of lobbying that we at someone. Similarly to pointing a finger at someone, then are increased each year program. focused on." according to a students' price pointing a toe is considered rude and offensive. In addition to two-on-one In 1998, the federal govern- index that factors items such ment also introduced the meetings with several as tuition, food, books and Debt Reduction in For some individuals of Asian, Latin American and Manitoba MPs, Osmond rental costs. Repayment program. Aboriginal ancestry, looking down and avoiding direct attended group meetings Capital cost items: Through this program former with federal politicians such eye contact is a sign of respect. Current CSL policies students who are unable to as Progressive Conservative include no allowances for the pay back student loans due to party leader Joe Clark. There are sixteen different ways to avoid saying the purchase of capital cost items financial difficulty and have A package distributed to such as computers, even exhausted the 54 months of word no in Japan. equip CASA members for though post-secondary stu- interest relief currently their meetings outlined seven dents commonly require allowed under the CSL pro- In most parts of Asia, the Middle East and Africa, it would CASA-recommended solu- such technology. Especially, gram can apply to have a por- tions to current problems not be considered polite to the other speaker to state that according to CASA, with tion of their debt forgiven. with aspects of the Canada one does not understand or disagrees. mandatory-laptop programs In 1998-1999 a total of Student Loan (CSL) program. spreading rapidly throughout $177,581 was distributed to In study income: Canada. only 44 students as part of For more information, please contact the: Current student loan poli- The CASA recommenda- this program, although the cies only allow students to Student & Community Advisor — tion is that an application intent was for it to help earn $600 per academic year process be built into the CSL 12,000. In 1999-2000 CASA Diversity & Inclusive Initiatives Office from employment and schol- program to allow students estimates that about 200 stu- arships. Any earnings above Room F214 Ph: 632-2404 special, one-time funding for dents were helped, based on a miropric this are clawed back from such items. total cost of remission of loan amounts at a rate of 80 Loan Amounts: $500,000 for that fiscal year. per cent. CASA recommends The federal portion of stu- CASA believes that the rea- that the allowed income lev- dent loans currently repre- son little of this money is get- -• A"' 'r els be increased at least to the sents 60 per cent of a ting to students is that the student's assessed need, with eligibility criteria are too a cap of $165 per week. stringent. The recommenda- When combined with the tion is that those criteria be Red River College's newspaper provincial portion of what a changed to meet that of cur- 1 student is allowed to borrow, rent interest relief programs, this amount increases to once the student in need $275 per week, or $9,350 for exhausts those avenues. a 34-week academic year. "We got a lot of positive e CASA recommends a mod- feedback," said Osmond of 1:1glcrector erate initial increase to loan the meetings she attended limit amounts, plus the estab- during the conference, "a lot lishment of yearly increases, of the MPs said that they Red River College's Student Newspaper for over 30 years. again according to a students' thought it was really great price index. that we came in prepared Projector Staff Parental Contribution: and, instead of criticizing, Currently, the CSL program recommended realistic solu- Editor-in-Chief expects parents to contribute tions and changes. Kelly Stifora a certain pro-rated amount of "Some of the MPs were sur- their income to their chil- prised at the information we dren's education for the first gave them, they didn't even News Editor Contributing Writers and Photographers four years after high school. know all of the details in regard to how out of date the Andrew Buck For example, in Manitoba, a Lindsey Anderson Scott Prouse family with an income of loan policies are. They were Rayna Anderson Andrea Slobodian $55,000 is expected to con- shocked." Entertainment Editor tribute $7,818 per 34-week Osmond said that only Andrea Slobodian Andrew Buck Kelly Stifora period of a child's study. time will tell if any real Teena Endall Sam Thompson These predetermined change will come as a result Photo Editor Natalie Pona amounts of expected parental of CASA lobbying, but the contribution are factored into conference also gave the stu- Rayna Anderson the amount of funding a stu- dents and the issues much dent is eligible for. needed media attention, Advertising and Sales Manager The CASA recommenda- required to get taxpayer sup- Guy Lussier tion on this issue calls for port for their recommenda- reconsideration of the tions, which she feels is vital If you have an opinion about something The Projector expected levels of parental if they are going to become you've read in The Projector, or would c/o Red River College Students' Association contribution and for an real changes. appeal mechanism to be "CASA is doing such great like to address an issue concerning Red DM20 - 2055 Notre Dame Avenue implemented for students things for Red River," said River College, please write to us. Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3H 0J9 with non-supportive parents. Osmond. "When we run into Canada Study Grant and MPs from the Winnipeg E-mail The Projector at: Reach Projector editors at 632-2479 or by fax at 697-9080. Debt Reduction in region, they always say that [email protected] Advertising can be reached at 632-2070. Repayment revisions: it's great to see Red River get- In 1998 the federal govern- ting so politically involved. ment established the Canada Because before we weren't." THE PROJECTOR - April 8, 2002 3 Meet your candidates in the SA election race By Natalie Pona dents should vote for me is for Beaubrun? that anyone I represent gets going communication my experience. In 2001-2002 I SB: I am a personable person the fullest advantage of what between the SA and students. I ast week, I sat down with was: president and founder of who is dedicated to the issues. the school has to offer. stand behind the "NO means the hopefuls and got to (the) RRC fitness club, Student Sure, I'm picky but I want to P: What will you do if you're NO" anti-date rape campaign Lear their election Advisory Board member, Safe get things down pat. I am gen- elected? and want more extensive class promises and platforms. Walk officer, RRC Events Staff, tle, honest and have personal- JM: Two things in general - rep involvement. The following are excerpts Advisory board for the CAT ity. increased lines of communica- Vice-President, Financial from the interviews with the program, Class rep, (and I) P: Why should anyone vote tion and improved representa- and Support Services candidates, done in-person worked for the Health and for you? tion... In all, it seems that "The Vice-President, and by e-mail. I've also includ- Dental office. SB: I am outgoing and dedi- communication can be Financial and Support ed sections of the official I am also Vice-President of cated to the issues. I've been improved upon. Along the Services, shall perform the descriptions, straight from the Finance for the Students' planning this for a year. I'm a same lines are the facts that duties of the SA president in SA files, for what each execu- Association, which includes member of the Student many students in different fac- the absence, illness, or inca- tive position entails. working with clubs, housing Advisory Board. I want people ulties have either not had rep- pacity... responsible for the President directory, alumni commit- to know that my commitment resentation... or have a Class care and custody of all monies, "The president acts as Chief tee... Some of the other rea- is my biggest asset. Rep that just does not proper- securities, notes, and other Executive Officer of the sons why students should vote P: What will you do if you're ly fit their role... It is situations assets of the Students' Students' Association. The for me (are that) I have estab- elected? like this that I hope to Association, responsible for President sets the yearly direc- lished a good relationship SB: Mostly represent the stu- improve on so that everyone administration of the SA bud- tion for the SA as well as with college administration, I dents. As I said, I'm picky, but has the same and proper get... presides as chairperson reviews the associations' long- put the students' needs above you have to be picky to get advantages to take advantage of the Finance Committee... term goals to determine their all else, (and) I am always well things right. I'm a strong lead- of while hereon campus. prepares the Housing viability of adjustments. The prepared. er. Ethan Stock, a 24 year-old Directory" president is accountable for all P: What will you do if you're Jonathan Menec calls him- Commerce/Industry, Sales and Candidate: Lars Vik operations of the Students' elected? Marketing stu- Vik is the only candidate for Association." DL: I will dent, says that Vice-President, Financial and Candidates: Daniel Kreutzer, fight for the the key to effec- Support Services. He is a sec- David Lyman. projects that tive leadership is ond-year Business Daniel Kreutzer is a second- we have start- life experience, Administration student who, year Business Administration ed but are not of which he says at 27, says he wants the chal- student who commutes to yet complet- he has plenty. lenge of mixing his people RRC from Selkirk, Manitoba. ed. I will fight "I like to be skills with his "number He says that the focus of his to improve involved," the crunching skills" to be the VP, campaign is "keeping the the quality of full-time stu- Financial and Support Service. tuition freeze." education by dent says of his Although Vik is the only can- "I want to get involved in ensuring an membership on didate for the position, he still students," the 24 year-old who on-line course the Student needs 51 per cent of the yes or spent a year living in Australia evaluation Advisory Board, no vote to become an execu- says, "Hey, that's what's going system... I his Wednesday tive member of the SA. on." will continue morning show Projector: Who is Lars Vik? Projector: Who is Daniel to fight for a on CMOR, and LV: I have lived in Africa and Kreutzer? safe place to his bid for an Europe and have stepped foot DK: I like the beach, golf, put your lap- executive posi- photo by Natalie Pona on every continent except mountain sports, motorcycles tops... I will tion on the SA. Asia, Australia, and movies... (I'm) friendly, argu- continue to SA Vice-President, student affairs candidates (from left) Projector: Who Antarctica... I have a dual citi- mentative at times and most fight for a Jonathan Menec, Ethan Stock and Schubert Beaubrun. is Ethan Stock? zenship with Norway, and was important(ly) I care about big healthy learn- ES: I attend even drafted into the issues and want to get behind ing environment... more self 'open-minded, head- school full-time, work five Norwegian army. a cause to • better the whole common space, more study strong, and responsible'. nights a week, and volunteer P: Why should anyone vote picture. space, I will ensure students Menec is a 30-year-old (with the SA) on a regular for you? P: Why should anyone vote have a place to work out and Computer Analyst student basis. I am extremely involved LV: I feel that students for you? stay in shape like the North who says that "increased lines in student life. I am a class rep, should vote for me not only DK: Because they feel that Gym. of communication and a class rep for C and I Sales, a because I am the only candi- their education and future stu- Vice-President, Student improved representation" are Directions Conference com- date running for the position, dents' education are looked Affairs the two most important issues mittee member, and a peer but also because I will take this after by me. If they care about "The Vice-President, in this year's elections. tutor. In my spare time I ride job seriously. I am serious their education being made Student Affairs, shall perform Projector: Who is Jonathan motorcycles and play guitar. when a job needs to be done, important by government, the duties of the SA president Menec? P: Why should anyone vote but I also believe in having fun they should vote for me. I plan in the absence, illness,-or inca- JM: I am a past U of M busi- for you? along the way. to work with CASA (a student pacity of the president... con- ness student who is now in ES: I'm a responsible person P: What will you do if you're lobby group). ducts all research and the last two terms of the Com- who cares about students. I elected? P: What will you do if you're investigations into matters puter Analyst/Programmer want to represent all students LV: If elected, I will work my elected? pertaining to internal student course. After U of M, I spent in all programs so that every- hardest to maintain the exist- DK: Continue to work for concerns... acts as a liaison the last seven years in one's voice gets heard. ing database of the housing the benefit of Red River stu- between the SA and all other Sales/Management/Administ- P: What will you do if you're directory, and continue to dents and education as a student organizations... is rative positions here in elected? make it even bigger and better. whole. responsible for the implemen- Winnipeg until I decided to ES: I promise an open-door I would also be in charge of David Lyman says he's "run- tation of all external PR pro- come back to school and pur- policy on student guidance, getting people interested in ning a bubble gum cam- grams within the community, sue my current course. During always putting the students fund raising for their grad par- paign," as he hands me a piece in conjunction with... College my time off I like to camp and first. I support CMOR ties. of Hubba Bubba with his administration." golf in the summer and ski in improvements, Tower Lounge As for other ideas, my door name pasted on. "I run my Candidates: Schubert the winter. improvements, more laptop would always be open for campaign the way I plan to Beaubrun, Jonathan Menec, P: Why should anyone vote plug-in usage, and better on- other suggestions. run the SA - smart and cost- Ethan Stock. for you? effective." Lyman, who is cur- Schubert Beaubrun is a sec- JM: Honestly, all the candi- rently the SA's Vice President ond-year Business dates that are running are fair- of financial and support ser- Administration student who ly equally matched. The vices, says that he fights hard says that the best candidate for biggest reason that I would for students. the job of Vice-President, implore people to vote for me "I don't want to leave my Student Affairs is the person would be because of my per- CANADIAN 01.000 SERVICES mark on the college, I just who would most strongly rep- sonal experience and my per- SOCIETE CANADIENNE DU SANS want to leave it better," the resent students and who is a sonality. I have a great deal of Computer Accounting student responsible leader. experience in the workforce ... VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY and motorcycle enthusiast Beaubrun says he fits that and the College... I am very says. bill. His leadership philosophy open and tend to make sure Projector: Who is David is "why wait till people start TITLE: Child Supervision Attentant Lyman? complaining, by that time, PURPOSE: To provide childcare for the children of donors while DL: I am just a regular stu- it's out of control." The clas- RESEARCH SUBJECTS NEEDED they are in the blood donor clinic at 777 William Ave. Winnipeg. dent who happens to be sical music fan says he is Would you like to volunteer as a involved (in RRC) because I dedicated to dealing with research subject for Magnetic RESPONSIBILITIES: feel that I should leave Red the issues that he will Resonance Imaging (MRI) studies? - to plan activities for children of varying ages, from babies to age 6 River College a little better off encounter as an executive If you are: (or older) than when I started. officer of the SA. • 18 or over DL: The main reason stu- Projector: Who is Schubert - to conduct activities that will be fun for children but quiet play • in excellent health TIME REQUIREMENTS: • not on medication that could Excellent Support for Young Adults Living with MS! affect the nervous system - shifts of 3 - 4 hours at the Winnipeg Centre • eligible for MRI scanning (we - Wednesday afternoons 1:00 - 5:00PM or The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Winnipeg Chapter, is will determine this) - Saturday mornings 9:30AM - 1:30 PM very pleased to offer a new self-help group for young adults ages you could participate in research SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: 18-25 who are living with MS. Faces of MS meets the 2 ND Monday studies run by the Institute for - a pleasant and courteous manner of the month to discuss the unique experiences young adults living Biodiagnostics. Volunteers will - good communication skills have an MRI scan done. - ability to work with minimal supervision with MS face, to hear and share coping strategies and to reduce Honorarium is $25 - studies take feelings of isolation. You don 't have to be alone; come and share - experience preferred, working with children in a daycare setting, 2 'A hours at the HSC, SBGH or or other your experience with other young adults affected by MS in a IBD MRI facilities. confidential, fun and supportive environment. The group meets Like more information? - call - training in Early Childhood Education an asst but not required monthly beginning Monday, January 14, 2002 from 7:00 to 9:00 Valerie - 984-2433 or - Child Abuse Registry Check and Police Records Check required pm in the MS Society Program Room, 141 Bannatyne Ave. Barbara - 984-6975 Come join our team, meet new people and gain experience! Institute for Biodiagnostics, For more information or to register, pl ease phone National Research Council For information please contact: Ellie Pearce, Adrienne Alford-Burt at 988-0902 or toll free at 1 -800-268-7582. 435 Ellice Ave., Winnipeg Volunteer Coordinator - Ph. 789-1063 or e-mail: [email protected] Does your instructor: If you answered yes to most or even just a few of these V Make classes interesting questions, you may be able to nominate your instructor for all students? for the V Care whether students learn the material presented?
-V Present material in an organized manner? 1 Come well prepared to class? V Encourage class This certificate is awarded to discussion? The Best Instructor in the World
-V Accept new ideas and viewpoints? V Keep you informed on how in recognition of valuable contributions to you are doing and how you The students in this class can improve?
Signature Dat -V Give notice before canceling classes? \I Keep up to date on the If you think that one of your instructors deserves the information he or she is Teaching Award of Excellence, pick up a nominations form at presenting? the SA office (DM20) or talk to Kevin Haiko, VP Student Affairs.
RED RIVER COLLEGE CREATING STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION A VISION
Student Make your vote count! Elections Wednesday, April 10
SA Office 8:00am — 8:00pm Buffalo Cafeteria 8:00am — 8:00pm Voyageur Cafeteria 8:00am — 4:00pm Otto's Cafeteria 8:00am — 10:00am 1:30am — 4:00pm Building X 11:00am — 1:00pm
Thursday, April 11 SA Office 8:00am — 4:00pm Buffalo Cafeteria 8:00am — 4:00pm Voyageur Cafeteria 8:00am — 2:00pm Otto's Cafeteria 8:00am — 2:00pm THE PROJECTOR - April 8, 2002 5 North Gym pumps up its exercise space By Scott Prouse gym expansion opening to Wood. e North Gym expan- "Shane really kickstarted the sion finally arrived with whole thing, he got the ball Ta' March 22 ribbon-cut- rolling," Lyman said. ting opening ceremony as stu- According to Lyman, the new workout room was only dents , took a break from their workouts to eat some cake. being used for fitness The expansion included the appraisals twice a month. opening of a room previously "That means the room was used for fitness appraisals, the unused for 12 hours a day, five purchase of incline and flat days a week, while students benches as well as dumbbells waited for their turn with up to 95 pounds, and a rubber equipment." floor for the new workout Resigned room. In December The Projector Total cost for the expansion reported that Lars Vik, former was estimated at $3,000, president of the RRC Fitness according to Student Club, resigned Nov. 15 out of Association Vice President of frustration over failed Finance David Lyman, also attempts to improve the the founder of the RRC Fitness equipment in the X-RR-CISE Club. loft. , The SA contributes $6,000 a He stated, "After all the year to the North Gym to work the SA and fitness club photo by Rayna Anderson make it more accessible to stu- did last year, I came to the Business Administration student J.R. Orcullo pumps iron at the converted fitness room. conclusion that the College dents. SA program director expansion opening, and "Otherwise it wouldn't have "We had benches that were doesn't care about students and proactive changes." Michael Blatherwick also thanked himself afterwards gotten eaten," he said through sitting in storage because there attended the North Gym for eating the cake: a mouthful of fluffy white was nowhere to put them," Lyman said. "Students were asking for more equipment, and we had Health plan premium to increase next year the funds, but no place to put By Andrew Buck students has seen a dramatic ed at FM-66) and a 10 per cent plan premium for individual the equipment we already increase in usage over the past decrease in program participa- coverage. had. We actually had money eventy bones buys a lot of year," says SA executive direc- tion for the premium increase. Instead of being upset, sitting around with nothing cheeseburgers . at tor Owen Desnoyers. "The plan would not be sus- Desnoyers says he's actually to do with it." SMcDonald's. "The value of claims submit- tainable without the happy about the plan's The new workout room will It also buys Red River ted to Canada Life in 2001 increase," Desnoyers said. The increased usage. also attract more students to College students a full year of amounted to • almost SA dental plan premium will "We are pleased that the the X-RR-CISE loft, according health insurance. For $70, stu- $140,000, more than double remain at $106 for next year, health plan is being used to to Lyman. dents have enjoyed 80 per the amount claimed during he said. such an extent," he says, "as it "People used to come to the cent reimbursement on medi- the previous year." The health plan is currently only proves the need for such gym, see it was packed, and cal expenses like drugs, chiro- Desnoyers says the mandatory for RRC students, a service among the more turn around and leave," practors and even ambulances increased use is due largely to which means those who don't than 2,600 students currently Lyman said. thanks to the student health student awareness about the choose to opt out of the plan on the plan. "This is an example that plan. program. are automatically entered into "It is simply necessary to shows if we all work together, That's about to change. "A month-long campaign to it. raise the annual premium to we can accomplish great Due to increased usage of promote the new company That allows premiums to be reflect the level of use experi- things," said Shane Wood, the plan, the SA has and the issuing of new drug lower because they are spread enced by the health coverage. Health and Recreation announced its student health cards in January 2001 worked over a greater number of stu- It is our goal to arrive at con- Services manager at RRC insurance package will cost to inform students of the cov- dents. sistent premium levels that are before cutting the ribbon at students $90 for the 2002- erage they had paid for the Offering the plan on a large- affordable but still allow us to the opening. 2003 school year. previous September." scale basis is also cheaper for provide and sustain useful Lyman credits most of the "The health plan currently He also cited the new students, who could pay as health insurance to RRC stu- available to Red River College Student Benefits office (locat- much as 5 times the student dents."
Dij t RED RIVER COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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6 THE PROJECTOR - April 8, 2002 RRC student puts mark on Signature Awards By Andrea Slobodian all get along really well. We're a close knit group," Roginson says ara Roginson is making of her classmates. "We're really designs on the advertising not a competitive group at all." Sart industry. . One of Roginson's Graphic The third-year Graphic Design Design instructors, Ross student from Red River College Sundmark, says it's her persis- snagged a Signature Award in the tence that gave her the edge over Best Creative Work by a Student the competition. category. "Sara's one that keeps it up for The Signature Awards gala was three nights in a row and hangs held March 23 at the Fairmont in there," he says. "She really fin- . Hotel. The Advertising ished the job." Association of Manitoba hands In her acceptance speech, out the awards annually for cre- Roginson acknowledged those ative excellence in the industry. late nights she spent on the Her winning entry was a cover graphic design project. she designed for Kurt Vonnegut's "I would just like to thank all novel Breakfast of Champions. It those people 'who wouldn't let was a class assignment. me sleep when I was tired," she "I did not think I was going to said. win," she says. "There were a lot Sundmark says the Signature of other talented designers out Awards are a good opportunity there from my class." for the students, even if they did- Roginson beat out three of her n't win. classmates in the student catego- He says it lets them meet indus- ry. Peter Kienetz, Scott Gillam try members and make connec- and Rick Sellar are also third-year tions. Graphic Design students. Roginson says no design firms The fifth finalist attends approached her at the awards photo by Andrea Slobodian College Universitaire du St. because her name isn't well Candidate Daniel Kreutzer speaks at the March 26 SA election speeches. Boniface. "I'm just glad one of us known yet, but she plans to start won," says Roginson. a career in graphic design after "It was really hard because we graduation from RRC this spring. Research facility in works SECURITY NEWS By: Jim Dreyer / Security Manager thanks to federal grant money Recent Incidents: By Kelly Stifora Caldwell and instructors Robert ing charge of securing funding 02/ April - Theft from Auto - W4 lot - CD's stolen Kwok, Erik Luczak and Dave for indirect costs resulting from 02/ April - Theft from Auto - W4 lot - stereo equip. stolen ed River College will get Woytowich was unsuccessful. the research, such as mainte- The team revised the proposal nance, operations costs and sup- 25/March - Mischief to locker - AB - entered/nothing stolen research facilities after and resubmitted it in 2001. plies. eing approved to "There are huge benefits in this Although the last federal bud- Crime Prevention Tips (Vehicle Theft Prevention) receive a $550,000 grant from for RRC students," said Students' get allotted $200 million to be *Purchase and USE an 'anti-theft device' such as: the Canadian Foundation for Association President Robyn distributed to research-approved Innovation (CFI), an indepen- Osmond. schools to cover indirect costs, -steering wheel lock (like the Club) dent corporation established "It allows them to do hands-on Osmond says it is not yet clear -alarm system (with ignition defeat) by the federal government in research work that they wouldn't how much RRC will get due to 1997 that provides funding for be able to do if not for the fund- the fiscal timing of the college's -ignition switch lock-out infrastructure for research ing. grant approval. -CAT program participation (Combat Auto Theft) institutes. 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4 ast week in class, my attention was brought to an item in a Canadian men's rag called UMM T (Urban Male Magazine). If you're unfamiliar, it's a Canuck version of Maxim that looks as if a web designer on a meth binge did the layout. The piece in question features photos of several only- slightly-provocatively-dressed Toronto-based female sportscasters accompanied by Teenbeat-style bio columns. I know this because I bought the magazine, and I don't feel the least bit guilty about it, although my money would have been better spent on an Archie comic. In class we were referred to two items related to this piece. One was an editorial posted on WayMoreSports.com by columnist Chris Zelkovich in which he quotes an anonymous male sportscaster as saying that the UMM piece "sets the cause of women sports announcers back about 10 years," and "doesn't do much for their credibility." Zelkovich himself notes that "there is apparently little concern that these photos, contained in a magazine that fea- tures several topless models, an interview with a porn star and a contest to decide Canada's sexiest bartender, will harm the announcers' image with sports fans." The other, was a letter from a male Toronto sportscaster that refers to the participation of the women in the piece and the condoning of such behavior by their employers as a "travesty/dis- grace." He goes on to write, "the rap that the sports electronic press takes is bad enough and poor judg- ment by these 'commentators' and- their employ- ers... just gives our detractors more ammunition." That's the set up, now let's knock 'em down. First of all, what is "the cause of women sports announcers?" To cure the world of its social ills?- To make the universe a better place for the obese? Slap me on the ass and call me silly, but I thought their job was to report on sports scores and compile in- depth reports on Darryl Strawberry's latest coke bust. Oh, and to attract male viewers. After all, there aren't any Vicki Gabereaus working for Sportsnet, if you catch my drift. If these announcers wanted to improve the esteem of women and change the unre- alistic standards of beauty in North American cul- ture, why would they enter a career in sportscasting? It's not about the Benjamins Secondly, how is appearing in a men's entertain- ment magazine in tight clothing going to harm the want to be a journalist. I'm going into the profes- doing anyone a favour by working if they're in a bad image of these announcers with sports fans? The sion knowing that there's no money in it for peo- mood and don't want to be there. Or else move to same people tuning in to watch them are buying the Iple starting out. another province or country where there are better magazine. They're also the people who stay up late I'm prepared for a salary of $18,000 a year, which benefits for being a nurse. to 'watch the unedited version of Wild On even hovers just around the poverty line. And that's if I'm Sure, the hours suck and the pay doesn't fit the though they have no plans to travel. If anything the lucky. I'm prepared to leave my friends and family recognition they deserve. I'm sure if the province announcers' appearances in UMM will increase their behind in Winnipeg to move to a smaller market, if could, they'd support the nursing profession more. profiles, and viewership for their respective pro- it means getting a job. I'm prepared to work long But this whole striking thing? If nurses really care grams. How is that bad for the image of female shifts and strange hours. about people over money, they should be in the hos- sportscasters? I know all this information going into the profes- pital wards and not on the picket line. And if they The only real travesty here is the fact that a bunch sion, and yet it isn't deterring me. That's because I'm don't care, then they shouldn't be working as nurses. of male sportscasters and executives are presuming passionate about being a journalist. That's what I If I got a job as a journalist, making around $40 G's to think they should be able to dictate the conduct want to do with my life. I can't see myself being that a year, and one day marched into the newsroom, of their female colleagues outside the workplace. happy in another career. demanding a 31 per cent raise over the next few Finally, "the rap that the sports electronic press I've heard that nursing students, upon university years, I'd get fired sooner than I'd get my extra takes" from its "detractors?"Are sports reporters graduation, can earn a starting salary of $40,000 $12,400. being harassed by gangs of bullying foreign corre- working full-time. That's more than double what I'll Nurses would probably say that I'm stupid to com- spondents and business writers in some sort of high- make. But like journalists, nurses also work strange pare journalism to nursing. They'd claim that nurses school caste system that the public isn't hip to? and long hours and feel they aren't earning enough provide an essential service. I'm not saying they I don't think so. I think there are simply a few male for what they do. That's what the recent strike talk don't, because they do. Journalists do to, in a very sportscasters in Toronto who need to pull their heads action in Manitoba stems from. different way. Although we don't save lives. I'm just out if their asses, and enjoy the beauty that sur- Shouldn't nurses selflessly care about the needs of saying that people should choose their careers based rounds them. others, and not their own salaries? They should on passion, not greed, and learn to deal with any accept that those long hours and not enough pay are negative aspects. part of the job. If they really love the profession, they'd learn to deal with these aspects of it. If they Ka, aren't happy with the job, then quit. They aren't Tales of goodie boxes, cops in cars, fires and tax ast week in journalism class we discussed urban respite from the speaker-box abuse was my manager's momentous battle of War had to automatically stamp the legends. You know, the story that you heard from order to change the ladies room's "goodie boxes." Funny next return that passed across his or her desk with said I your buddy who says he heard it from a friend of his thing is, the goodie boxes used medium-sized takeout stamp. - and "It's totally true, man." Like the girl with the peanut bags. Suffice it to say my buddies drove off with an extra Story no. 4: After seeing a show downtown, a friend of butter and the dog. bag full of napkins. mine and myself boarded a bus back to his parents' quiet On a completely unrelated subject, Maxim magazine Story no. 2: A summer's night several years ago found suburban house. The bus route just happened to head runs in each issue a feature containing four stories. Despite me carousing in a country estate at a happening. The five- down Winnipeg's own red light district. For whatever rea- their sheer wackiness, only one of the four is false. You ohs put in an appearance to shut us up, and came back an son the bus stopped and sat stationary for five minutes. guess which one. I'm going to put those two ideas togeth- hour later to check up. While the host was talking to the During that time, we noticed a homeless man approach- er, and give you three true stories and one false one from two officers, I caught a glimpse of a young hooligan sneak- ing the bus. The man stuck a rag into the bus's undercar- my personal experience (no, not the one about the pizza ing up behind the car with a bag of sugar and a bobby pin riage. He then pulled the rag back, shoved it in his face, pop. My shrink says that one's off-limits). Oh yeah, we in hand. As we drove home the next day our trip was and took a deep pull. He stumbled around a bit, and also discussed plagiarism and the theft of ideas in journal- made all the more pleasant by the sight of an abandoned repeated this process. Twice. Just when it appeared the ism. Ahh, what can you do? cruiser on the side of the road. Guess they don't run too man could get no higher, he produced a cigarette from his Story no. 1: I used to work at Burger King. Not very hard, well on that new-fangled sugar gas. pocket. He tried to light the smoke, but failed and instead mind you, but I was only getting $5.40 an hour so it's jus- Story no. 3: I used to work at the Winnipeg Tax Centre, lit his fume-soaked beard, mustache and hair on fire. He tified. One night I was working an OC (overnight cleaning where I was entrusted with the responsibility of holding a began to flair his arms in a vain attempt to address the sit- shift). Essentially, half the shift is devoted to cleaning the big red stamp that, when used, left a giant red "audit" on uation, and it was at that point the bus drove away. closed dining room and the other half is spent servicing a tax return. If a return looked suspicious, it was my job to I hope you enjoyed those stories. Reme ber. one of drunks in the drive-thru. mark it accordingly for further inspection. Several col- them is false. Try to Near the end of a particularly harrowing shift, a carload leagues as well as myself became bored one day, and decid- guess which. of loaded friends came through the drive-thru. My only ed to play a card game. The loser of each round of our m Fmic y83,1--'
The Projector ntertainnient April 8, 2002 I heard they suck live RRC diversity Up" and "I Think CONCERT REVIEW You're Really Nice But I NOFX Don't Wanna Fuck March 25 @ Le Rendez Vous You" brought back the spirit of what punk rock With Fabulous Disaster, Frenzal should be; bratty, offen- Rhomb and the Mad Caddies, sive and aggressive. **** out of 5 By the time ska/punk/clown music legends the Mad By Sam Thompson Caddies took the stage, Le Rendezvous was hoppin'. Fans of all at a way to start a show. shapes and sizes crowd- ed the front of the stage W and went absolutely "Why are you cheering for us? The only reason ballistic when the band we haven't come back here in so long is because started playing. If we HATE you!" you've never heard of Fat Mike, however, is not a man known for his the Mad Caddies, tact. The frontman of California punk legends there's only one way to NOFX and the man behind songs like "Kill All The describe them; the White Man" and "Fuck The Kids" decided to-leave Ramones meet the his manners at the door once again when NOFX Specials in a circus big- made a stop in Winnipeg...its first in almost a top. Their zany horn decade. section and the corn- On the heels of their recent "Pump Up The manding stage-pres- Valuum" CD and a new split album with Rancid, ence of their vocalist NOFX played to two sold out audiences at Le created one of the Rendezvous, bringing punkers Fabtilous Disaster, strangest images ever: Frenzal Rhomb, and ska group the Mad Caddies spiked, mohawked along for the ride. punks dancing to Despite two sold-out shows, NOFX's reception polka. These guys seem was less than positive with a number of local punk to stop by Winnipeg on fans, apparently. Although a mosh pit filling half a regular basis, so I the venue was in full force during the band's per- would recommend that formance, one look at local online "punk rock" fans of any genre check discussion forums prove that the band may not be them out next time PHOTO BY RAYNA ANDERSON as well-loved as they seem. around. Why, then, have NOFX managed to sell out Finally, NOFX. What Latin American guitarist Rodrigo Munoz entertains the Buffalo Cafeteria show after show in every city they play? can I say? They played April 4 as part of Diversity Events. My money's on "the NOFX experience". Like basically everything 'em or love 'em, here you have a band that's been everyone wanted to performing day in and day out since way back in hear. Impeccable ver- 1983. Despite attempts at alienating virtually every sions of tried-and-true classics like "Bob", "Don't social group imaginable (i.e. vegetarians, lesbians, Call Me White", "Linoleum", "Six Pack Girls" and white people, Christians...) NOFX still manages to "Buggley Eyes" proved that these old punkers still VOLUNTEERS WANTED!! sell an inordinate number of albums and concert have what it takes. The only difference from the tickets (for an independent group.) NOFX of old and their new stage show, is that they The Winnipeg International Children's Festival is looking for Although the debate still rages on about how seem to be growing out of "punk" in attitude, if two volunteers to help out with a variety of activities with both "punk" they may or may not be, this is an aging not in musical style. When an upset fan tried spit- the Festival and our inner-city youth at risk Circus and Magic band that still knows the meaning of "rock n' roll". ting on Fat Mike (replicating a scene from "I Heard I don't care what anyone says; their Winnipeg con- They Suck Live", the group's live record), Mike did- Partnership program, throughout our 2001-2002 season. We cert was a blast! If you want my two cents, NOFX n't take it in stride, as everyone expected. Instead, are participating in the Youth Serves Manitoba program for ain't ready to hang up their brutally beaten guitars he gave the kid one last warning and eventually university students to volunteer their time for a minimum of 100 just yet. sent OBO security to sort him out. It was a bit of a hours from January — June, 2002. Once the student completes However, enough editorializing. I'll get to the shock, given NOFX's penchant for zany antics. 100 hours, they will receive a $500.00 bursary towards their question on everyone's minds: This appears to have been the catalyst for the post- tuition or student loans. Interested students can contact How was the show? show backlash in the Winnipeg scene, but, hon- It was brilliant. The opening act, all-female pop- estly...what do you expect to happen if you spit Jennifer Kaufman at 958-4749 or email: lenciatewest.net for punkers Fabulous Disaster left a little to be desired, on a band? more information about application information and volunteer but they pulled off a reasonably respectable perfor- One of the set's highlights was Fat Mike's tirade positions. mance. Although they had more than enough against George W. Bush and his country's policies. punk-rock energy, the vocals were too sugar-coat- Wearing a shirt that said, "Not MY President", ed to give the group any edge. Despite having the Mike led the crowd in a new, sing-along anthem "punk" look down pat, a slightly. more talented about Bush, called "He's The Idiot Son Of An version of Live On Release obviously lacks a little Asshole". He went on to say if America gets any Pavel CUTS mashie win BUSAttOtir in the "edge" department. worse, he was planning on moving to Canada. Next up was Frenzal Rhomb, Australia's own. To When the crowd began to cheer, however, he said, be quite honest, the Rhomb were never my "not to this shithole, though. Probably Vancouver favourite group. I'd heard a few of their high- or something. This place sucks!" speed, chaotic tracks on punk compilations, and I Between witty onstage banter between Mike and wasn't very impressed. From what I'd heard — they sideman El Hefe, snippets of the group's 28-minute ,1111in LiuDo weren't very original and their lyrics were on the opus "The Decline", and guitarist Eric Melvin's 15- weak side. When they came on stage, however, my minute accordion solo which closed the set, this opinion did a full 360. Their dreadlocked, mania- was a concert of epic proportions. 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MOVIE REVIEW everything on its , head, proving to the Manic performances on the part of audience and the characters that nothing Foster, as well as Jared Leto, Forrest Panic Room has been as it seemed. Whitaker and Dwight Yoakam as the three **1/2 out of 5 A plot twist, however, is just a plot twist. home invaders, and Fincher's taught style What makes the Fincher twist so special is and brilliant eye (he uses a special effect the way an entire theme is built around it, designed for Fight Club to reveal every tiny By Kelly Stifora and then crumbled away to reveal an crack and hole in the Fosters' home, entirely different story, forcing a re-exami- increasing that sense of being trapped just ith director David Fincher, you nation of everything seen and heard before inches from safety) make the movie watch- never quite know what you're the twist came along. To explain this fur- able. But the script, written by David ther would mean giving away the , best Koepp (Lost World: Jurassic Park 2, wgoing to get. Usually, that's what moments in some of the past ten years' best Mission: Impossible, the upcoming Spider- makes his films so thrilling. With Panic movies. I'm not willing to do that. If you've Man) isn't worthy of its participants. Room, however, Fincher has finally taken a seen the films you know what I'm getting What Panic Room proves is that Koepp misstep. at. And if you haven't, you'll thank me for should stick to films where the action Perhaps this movie was doomed by its not giving anything away when you do. sequences and special effects are more pedigree. After making a name for himself There is no twist in Panic Room. If important than the plot. by directing some of Madonna's most you've seen the previews, you know all In Panic Room the characters and story glamorous and memorable videos there is to know, unfortunately. In the wake are underdeveloped, the result being that ("Express Yourself," "Vogue") Fincher went of a mean divorce, Meg Altman (Jodie the audience feels as much sympathy for on to become one of Hollywood's new Foster), moves herself and her sour, diabet- Whitaker's thief as for Foster's victim, breed of maverick helmsmen during the ic daughter into a three story brownstone although neither character is given much early 90s; making the movies that he want- on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The new of a chance to drum up any sympathy at ed to make, making them the way he want- house comes equipped with a panic room all. ed to, and defying the expectations of crit- designed as a haven in case of home inva- Within five minutes of the opening, ics and audiences time and again. Seven, sion. Encased in three feet of steel, the Foster is trapped and Whitaker and crew probably the darkest and most horrifying room has video monitors that allow sur- are trying to get in. For the next hour and film of the past decade, took audiences as veillance of the entire house, an indepen- half, which seems to take place almost in far into the mind of a serial killer as anyone dent phone line, and is virtually impossible real time, the cat and mouse game spins its should want to go. The Game proved that to get into. Rumour has it that many a wheels in sweat, yelling and violence with- what you see is not necessarily what you Hollywood star actually have these rooms out really going anywhere. Then it ends, get. And Fight Club, although regarded by in their homes. and the denouement offers nothing. No many as a testosterone-fuelled ode to vio- "But why would we need it?" asks Meg. real resolution for Whitaker's character or lence, is actually a mind-bendingly clever Then the 'home invaders show up. And, Foster's is given and no consequences are PHOTO COURTESY OF COLUMBIA PICTURES satire on the modem American consumer- wouldn't you know it, what they want is in revealed. No twist. Not even a little one. about them for weeks. patriarch male condition. . the panic room. What follows is a very pre- Panic Room also proves that Fincher Although Panic Room retains the style The gene that binds all of these films dictable potboiler that, although succeed- should stick with what he does best: find- and the beauty of F.incher's past work, it together, that provides an argument for ing in a few tense moments, never comes ing good stories, optioning them into fails on all of the above-mentioned Fincher as auteur, is the big twist. Every close to convincing us that Altman and her crafty, well-structured scripts, and present- counts, making it the runt of this direc- Fincher film has it: a plot twist that turns daughter won't get out alive. ing them in a way that leaves us thinking tor's impressive litter. Smoochy movie great if you get it By Lindsey Anderson flicks out this year, kids on his show. The Sheldon becomes the executive producer of and will probably be MOVIE REVIEW scandal hits the news Smoochy, and it all hits the fan from there. eath to Smoochy is bound to get the most misunder- Death to Smoochy and Rainbow Randolph In the meantime, Randolph (Williams) is heaps of criticism for what it is a stood. Edward Norton, Robin gets dropped from homeless and insane, plotting ways to Ddark, twisted comedy. But you Robin Williams is Williams KidsNet, leaving a destroy Smoochy and reclaim his time slot won't find any complaints here, as this is Rainbow Randolph **** out of 5 prime time children's on KidsNet. While Burke is also going one of the funniest movies I've seen recent- behind Sheldon's back to sell him out to an Smiley, an adored spot available. evil charity by organizing a Smoochy ice ly. Supported by a superb all-star cast, with children's television Desperate to fill the show, complete with corporate sponsors Danny DeVito at the helm as director, host who gets busted by the FBI for solicit- spot with a c ean, controversy free per- and tons of junk food, a big no-no for Death to Smoochy is so far one of the best ing bribes from parents anxious to get their former, Marion (Jon Stewart) and Nora Sheldon. When Sheldon refuses to comply, (Catherine Keener) goons from the charity set out to have him pick up Sheldon "persuaded". Throw in the Irish Mafia, Mopes (a.k.a. whose members want to get their punch- drunk brother a part on Smoochy's show, Smoochy the Rhino, and Sheldon is the most hated man played by Edward (rhino?) in children's TV. Norton) from his job The plot sounds bizarre, and the pre- performing at the views do nothing to show how great this Coney Island Metha- movie really is. However, as dark and twist- done Clinic, and turn ed as it is, it's damn funny too. Williams him into a loveable pulls off a brilliant comical performance children's star. during his descent into madness, while Norton is just so adorably naive, you want But there's a catch. to root for him the entire movie. With Mopes is so squeaky Smoochy songs like "My Stepdad's Not dean, so politically and Mean, He's Just Adjusting" and some excel- ecologically correct, lent one liners, you'll laugh throughout. Marion and Nora can't The ensemble cast is one of the film's even convince him to strong points, DeVito's direction is also take part in corporate remarkable. The characters come to life on sponsorships or mass screen, and the movie never hits any dull merchandising cam- points, even if it does run a little long. It's paigns, which frustrates plot flows the entire way through, from Nora to the point where Rainbow Randolph's opening number, to she leaves Sheldon out of Smoochy's ice show, which almost goes the loop completely. This catastrophically wrong. prompts Sheldon to If you like funny movies with bizarre, off- enlist the services of the-wall plots, you'll want to check out this sleazy agent Burke one. However, if dark comedies go over Bennett. Suddenly, your head, skip it. Embrace Yourself for "Kissing Jessica Stein" theatre at the advanced showing MOVIE REVIEW of Kissing Jessica Stein, where Kissing Jessica peopled laughed when scenes Stein were funny = and believe me, the witty humour continues right through to the end. Not only does this movie include a By Teena M. Endall well-balanced and believable script, but there's a touch of New ex, lipstick and lesbians. Get York class with the writing/co- ready to tease your funny producing and starring efforts of Sbone in this R-rated joy ride Heather Juergensen (Helen ** Selected Cadbury Brands that will coast you into a differ- Cooper) and Jennifer Westfeldt ent perspective regarding friend- (Jessica Stein). ship and sexual identities. Jessica Stein is a 28-year-old Might I add that it was refresh- ing to sit amongst a crowded CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 THE PROJECTOR - April 8, 2002 13
boyfriend, Josh Meyers (played by Scott entertaining and worthwhile event. The Embrace yourself for "Kissing Jessica Stein" Cohen), adds an additional twist to the soundtrack includes jazz legends such as opportunity to find out who she really is panties that get knotted in this fresh plot. Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, as well as continued from page 12 beneath the "Jewish Sandra Dee" exterior. The metaphorical threads weave Peggy Lee, Lyle Lovett and Diana Krall. attractive, neurotic, sensitive New York Introduce the soon-to-be-smitten Helen. throughout the movie, such as the com- Go see this movie with an open mind, journalist (paradox?), who has a propensity Helen Cooper is the bodacious, highly- parison of the search for the perfect colour a good friend, and get ready to laugh to lie about everything in order to avoid sexed art curator who places the ad while of lipstick to finding the perfect mate. aloud at the antics of these unpre- confrontation. Jessica's stress in the city are seeking some same-sex good times. For all "Believe me. You have to blend. You'll dictable characters. Not only does the people who surround and highlight her the males reading this article, these women never find it." Kissing Jessica Stein experiment with the singledom: a procreating friend, a soon-to- are hot! And for all those women reading Kissing Jessica Stein demonstrates that chemistry between two people, it also be-hitched brother, and a relentless Jewish this article, these women are hot and intel- the recipe for a good movie comes with all reveals a newer realization about loving mother who is endlessly trying to find her ligent. The chemistry between Helen and the necessary ingredients and special dash- yourself. Therefore, I blow two smooches the perfect kosher date. In desperation, Jessica is evident but heightened due to the es here and there. With superb casting, to Kissing Jessica Stein for it's ability to Jessica turns to the personal ads in hopes of artful writing, which makes the acting seamless editing and a perfectly matched charm, and one big bear hug for excel- finding happiness. What she gets is an quite believable. The casting of the ex- soundtrack, this movie proves itself as an lent entertainment.
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. Is the drive to work driving you crazy? Do gas prices leave you fuming? Are you interested in carpooling, but don't know where to start?
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Red River College is providing the campus community this opportunity to join the carpool program for a one-year trial period. Developed by a non-profit society called Commuter Connections, a ridershare database at www.carpool.ca
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Your wallet: The Canadian Automobile Association reports that the average yearly cost to operate a car is almost $8,000, or nearly $22 per day! By participating in a ridesharing program, you can significantly reduce the amount you spend on gas and vehicle maintenance. The more people you share your commute with, the more you save.
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The environment: The environment is everyone's business. Using fewer cars means less pollution, more conservation of habitat, and less demand for new roads and parking lots. Using fewer cars also means less production of greenhouse gases, a major contributor to climate change. Commuting in a non- single occupancy vehicle means that you can feel proud that your chosen method of commute is helping the environment.
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We cannot solve the problems that we have created with the same thinking that created them.
Einstein
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proceeds to Manitoba Epilepsy 14 THE PROJECTOR - April 8, 2002 he said, 4,/,te COSMO VS. STUFF The sexes square off on two of today's popular magazines
Cosmopolitan. I took a quick glance at By Lindsey Anderson the cover headlines and started laugh- ing. Here's a verbatim transcript of our n the April 2002 issue of Stuff magazine, conversation, an angry reader writes that a remark made by Stuff's editor in chief Greg By Sam Thompson Me: "Yo, why you keep buying this I haven't?'). garbage?" Gutfeld has "got to be the most unintelli- Truth is, I'm trying not to think like that Lindsey: (angry) "It's good garbage! I gent remark I have heard from a journal- anyniore. I'm trying my best to give you 75 Sex Moves To Thrill A Man", read it every month." ist." The response to the letter reads, "Did guys a fair shot, because really, I'm sick of "Look 10 Pounds Thinner", "How Me: "That's because you have no you just call our editor-in-chief a journal- hearing my girlfriends bitch about how To Tell If He's Good In Bed"...these soul." ist? That's really gonna make his day!" hopeless you all are, and I'm sick of agree- are a few of the absolutely brilliant cover At this point, Lindsey decided smack- And indeed it should. I've read Stuff on ing. But Stuff leads me to believe that all stories in the latest issue of ing me upside the head would be the several occasions, cover to cover, and have my bitter girl suspicions are true, and there Cosmopolitan. right thing to do. come to the conclusion there ain't a lot of is just no hope for the male species. As a source of humour, Cosmo is Anyhow, I'm getting off-topic. The journalism going on. Don't get me wrong, At what point does funny become stu- great! I steal my esteemed colleague point is, Cosmo readers don't take criti- some of Stuff's content is funny as hell pid? I get a kick out of Stuff, I really do, but Lindsey's copy every time she brings it to cism very well. The magazine appears to (Porn Blooper of the month, Ask the I feel like it's undermining the intelligence PR class, but as far as legitimate "jour- be like the Bible for countless women, Professor, etc.). But really, if ever I were to of its readers. There's next to no news or nalism" goes...let's be serious, folks. which boggles my mind. The rag is obvi- start to think men had interests outside of "journalistic" content (unless you count Cosmo is schlock. ously a sick, money-making joke, but sex and things sex related, Stuff would the true story feature about how a pilot Men always get accused of being sex- these sex-crazed ladies seem to follow shoot down that notion in a blaze of glory saved his plane from hijackers...which by crazed. Male-oriented monthlies like Cosmo's word as gospel. Bizarre. real quick. the way, gives you tips you can use too!). Maxim or Stuff, while equally as You'd think that if these women actu- Quick! Let's count all the semi naked And the questions they ask in interviews humourous as their feminine counter- ally used the "75 Sex Moves to Thrill a girls that get interviewed in this issue! boggle my mind (reporter Bill Schultz asks parts, are constantly being slagged for Man' that appear in every issue, they Cover girl Kylie Minogue, dance club artist Minogue "Am I more likely to find a their overtly sexual content. wouldn't have to continue reading! I Kim Sozzi, actress Nicole Eggert (of didgeridoo in your bedroom, or a dildo?" The accusers have almost entirely mean, if these things actually worked , Baywatch fame), and up and coming rock- to which she responds "Oh, stop with been female. While Maxim and its ilk the-readers wouldn't need any more tips, er Wicked Queen. Let's not forget regular these questions!") I'nr thinking Stuff writ- are basically soft-core pornography, at right?? features, like Sex Spy, in which Stuff staffers ers know they have a kick ass job. Write least they're honest about it. Although I mean, honestly....some of the "tips" pick a hot woman off the street and get her fluff for a living and get paid to be idiots. womens' magazines aren't as blatantly they offer are pretty obvious. In a recent to pose in lingerie (this month it's 23 year Hell, I'd do it too! sexual by just glancing at the cover, the article on how to attract men, it basical- old Lauren), and the Women's Studies Stuff does have one excellent columnist magazine's actual content is completely ly says you have to look attractive. Applicant (women send in their pictures in though. Her name is Dawn Yanek, and she over-the-top in that respect. Really?!? As a guy, I never would have hopes of winning a- scholarship), Val. writes The Powder Room, a column devot- Articles like "Is He Really Your Soul thought looking attractive would have And again, to be fair, there might be a lit- ed to women's opinions on various issues Mate?" or "Tiny Tweaks To Make Great anything to do with it sheesh! People tle more to Stuff than sex and girls. (ahem, various sex related issues). But at Sex Better" can only be written so many are paying $4.50 US to be told they need Apparently men like useless facts (an actu- least it gives women a chance to give guys times. I'd be willing to bet my left to have "perky cleavage"? al feature), as well as making fun of all a hand in certain areas. Let's face it, men's kneecap that many of the stories in each This is a magazine with very little con- things different (there's an actual article and women's magazines like Stuff and issue of Cosmo have been recycled and tent aside from sex tips and self-esteem called Different is Stupid that pokes fun at Cosmo have one very important thing in shattering stories about losing weight. changed just so in order , for them to costumes and fashions of other countries). common. Women's magazines talk about appear new. So are all of Cosmo's readers anorexic Really, all this magazine needs is fart jokes, sex in the sense of pleasing men, while To be brutally honest with you, I was sex goddesses? I strongly doubt it. Why and maybe some masturbation tips to men's magazines talk about sex in the under the impression magazines like would anyone read a magazine that tells make it the essential men's magazine. sense of having it with women who will Cosmo were regarded by their readers them the same useless tips every issue? It Now boys, before you start writing me please them. At least Yanek tries to bridge about as highly as the Weekly World can't be for actual educational purposes. angry letters, finish reading this, will ya? the gap a bit here. News or the National Enquirer. It came Someone should combine Maxim I'm sure as a general rule, guys like sex. All in all, Stuff is horribly stereotypical as quite a shock. There I was, trying to and Cosmo to make one enormous And girls. But this magazine doesn't offer about men, but nonetheless, a damn think of a topic for this "He said/she uber-joke issue. These writers are up too much in the intellectual depart- entertaining, funny magazine. I believe said" column, when in walked Lindsey comedic genii....although I don't ment (unless you care to know that the there is so much more to men than what with the April 2002 edition of think they realize it. glue on Israeli postage is kosher). If some- Stuff offers up. However, should I start to one were to hand me this magazine as a feel like all men are sex crazed fools who way of researching the lives and habits of like potty humour, I'll be sure to grab a men, I'd be quick to copy of this magazine to confirm that I'm write you all off us right. immature, moronic sex So I'm off now to read my new Cosmo, fiends (and I know some it's got 75 sex tricks to try! Hopefully it'c Red River College Students' Association girls are reading this different from last month's "99 Wits to thinking 'what? You Please a Naked Man"... 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Jaguar Wright Echobrain Denials, Delusions and Decisions Echobrain MCA Records Chophouse Records / Surfhouse Records *** 1/2 out of 5 *** 1/2 out of 5 aguar Wright's debut is part hit, part miss. Her voice is deep rmer Metallica bassist Jason Newsted deserves credit for and soulful, the music is rich and complex. Universal Music knowing when to jump off of a sinking ship. After joining says Wright likes to compare herself to a modern-day Etta the band in 1986 and providing the bass rumble beneath jJames. The difference, and Wright's downfall, is that in James' what became a heavy metal juggernaut in the early 90s, Newsted time, the only accompaniment was a simple band and the vocals quit last summer, citing back problems that prevented him from carrying on as a true, were the focus. Wright's voice has to compete with booming hip hop baselines and jazzy head-banging, hard-touring heavy metal star. Shortly after Newsted's departure, rumours melodies. Her voice needs to be brought out so it can shine. "I Don't Know" is a success, because it actually matches rapping by Black Thought with began to fly that he was sick of the band infighting (can you imagine having to work a pulsating baseline. Wright's jazz and soul influences come out on most of the tracks. full time with egos as big as James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich), and that he left because "Same S**t, Different Day Part 2" showcases modem-day scatting, complete with a few Hetfield was trying to prevent him from releasing the debut album from his side project, F-sharps and ghetto references. Echobrain. It's hard to say what'll become of this one. Wright's voice is good, and it'd be a shame If Hetfield was worried that Newsted's new band would steal some of the thunder from if her attempt at modernizing jazz falls the one-hit wonder way of Blu Cantrell. his old, he need not have bothered. Echobrain's self-titled first album is about as far as - Andrea Slobodian can be from the bloated, meaner version of Aerosmith that Metallica has become, and Newsted doesn't appear to be using any of his Metallica-gamered clout to put his new band in the forefront. Instead, he has jumped from a band in its death throes to one just getting on its wob- Oliver Schroer bly first feet. Gauging by Echobrain's debut, he made the right choice. Restless Urban Primitive Echobrain, even at it's foundation, has much more in common with Pearl Jam or Alice Big Dog Music in Chains than with Metallica, thanks perhaps to singer/guitarist Dylan Donkin, who ** out of 5 sounds at turns like Chris Cornell and Layne Staley, but never like the growling, saber- toothed Hetfield. e music explorer in me is convinced that Oliver Schroer is The songs (credited to Echobrain as a group), favor melody and strings over bombast a postmodern genius, letting his fiddle wander where it and crunch, moving easily from the prog-rock of "The Feeling is Over" to the grace of may,a unfettered by traditional song structures and sounds "Ghosts" to the silliness of the album's best track, billed in the liner notes as "The Crazy even as it borrows from the music of many nations and eras. Song" and appearing as a hidden track about six minutes after the album's end. The music listener in me hopes never to be subjected to Guests include Faith No More founder and guitarist Jim Martin, providing some mus- Schroer's newest album in its entirety again... ever. cle for "Spoonfed" and a banjo on "The Crazy Song," and Metallica guitarist Kirk Schroer is a Torontonian fiddler who has produced and played with all of the most well Hammett (reportedly the only member of the band that Newsted really gets along with), respected Canadian folk musicians you've never heard of (like James Keelaghan), as well who gets a chance to play something more textured and subtle in "SuckerPunch," anoth- as some that you have (like Great Big Sea). His own band, the Stewed Tomatoes, has er standout track, than he'll likely ever get to play in the band that provides his day job. played at festivals around the world, and when Schroer isn't playing, he's traveling, to - Kelly Stifora Turkey, Norway, California, Mexico, and wherever else his ears lead him. Restless Urban Primitive, according to the liner notes, represents the fruits of his most recent spate of wanderlust, and he has many stories to tell along with the music. Listening to the album may make you wish he had just picked up a microphone and told Rory Block those stories, rather than interpreting them through a fiddle. I'm Every Woman Indeed that's all this album is, really: 64 minutes, give or take a few seconds, of fiddle. Rounder Records Not that there's anything wrong with that. Fiddle music, especially in it's more tradi- *** out of 5 tional forms, can be enchanting, and, as Ashley MacIsaac proved before he became a crack head, there is the potential for crossover appeal. Unfortunately, Schroer doesn't ory Block is surprisingly unfamiliar to me, even though seem interested in tradition or the mainstream here, just in noodling. she's released 14 albums of roots rock throughout her That is entirely unaccompanied noodling, for the most part. And although it may sound like the future to a young fiddle-playing prodigy somewhere in Nova Scotia or career. Her new album, "I'm Every Woman," is a potent Newfoundland, to me it sounds like someone tuning their instrument... for more than blend of rock, soul, gospel and traditional blues, providing 14 hour. tracks of every imaginable roots sound available. There are good moments. The bouncy "Elephant Days" has a strange mid-eastern Highlights include the angelic gospel of "Sea Lion Woman," and "Ain't No Grave Can appeal, and the six-minute plus "Sisyphus" actually succeeds in telling the story of the Hold My Body Down," which was recorded at Grace Episcal Church in New York. "Pretty doomed Greek god and his boulder through music, granted that you already know the Polly" includes the guitar and vocals of Kelly Joe Phelps in duet with Block, assuming the story through language. characters of Pretty Polly and Willy. The song traces a tragic path of jealousy, murder, and The rest of Restless Urban Primitive doesn't seem to me like much more than a cruel eternal condemnation in a simultaneously beautiful and haunting fashion. joke to be played on your neighbours and their dogs. This CD does however have its share of stinkers. The title track, a disco flavoured num- - Kelly Stifora ber that paradoxically features Block's acoustic slide, and "Hold On/Change Is Coming," with the Reverend Herb Shelton preaching 'bout losing his son and finding Jesus, are the two most obvious. Home From Home The majority of the CD does stay true to the acoustic blues format Block and I are best Millencolin suited for, featuring tunes labeled "Guitar Ditty" at the beginning and end that typify Block's style. Epitaph Records - Scott Prouse *** out of 5 e latest effort from erstwhile Swedish ska-punk band Millencolin isn't as much disappointing as much as it is La Livid •fr .4,6, 0$4. Daylong Apathy Thpredictable. Millencolin's Operation Ivy and Bad Religion f11 •••:. influences shone on their first two albums, producing a poppy, Independent punky and catchy collection of punk rawk tunes with ska beats and the occasional horn *** 1/2 out of 5 solo. Not any more. The band's last two releases, 1997's For Monkeys and 2000's Pennybridge Pioneers, saw If you like contemporary rock music, "Daylong Apathy" is the the boys from Orebro move in a straight-ahead rock direction. No more ska beats and no disc for you. more horns. Livid, a local five-piece, have perfected the sound that was once Which takes us to Home From Home. Don't get me wrong - this album rocks. In fact, called "alternative" at your local record store. it rocks very hard. But for a band that's capable of mixing it up as much as Millencolin Although "Daylong Apathy" doesn't particularly break new is, this work seems more like a regression than a progression. ground in terms of originality, this band knows how to rock. The driving lead guitar and "Fingers Crossed" brings back memories of earlier tunes, and "Happiness for Dogs" is drums on tracks like "Reassurance" make this EP a pleasure to listen to. Livid has taken a sweet chunk of sugar punk. But Home From Home gets a little too sweet with tunes like the current 'sound' and given it a bit of a twist, with a bit of a mellow, softer feel to some "Punk Rock Rebel", "Kemp" and "Battery Check". of the tracks. When Metallica signed up uber-producer Bob Rock to cut the black album, fellow Although a few tracks have a sort of "low-budget" sound vis-a-vis their production, the Projector editor and former metalhead Kelly Stifora tells me he knew it was the begin- quality of the playing makes you forget after a while. ning of the end for James Hetfield and Co. Millencolin has done likewise, asking Lou To be quite honest, this genre of music really isn't my thing, but I was very impressed Giordano to produce this album. To quote the band's Web site, Giordano is: "Known for by Livid's effort. For a relatively young Manitoba band, they show a lot of promise and his work with such punk aim rock bands as Samiam, Goo Goo Dolls, Lemonheads and versatility in their playing. I'm quite surprised I haven't heard more about Livid. On the Sugar." strength of this EP, they're likely to attract the attention of a lot of kids in Power 97's I don't know what this cum rock is all about, but the jury's still out on the future of demographic. Millencolin. Like an Osborne Village streetwalker, they could go either way. Although the heavy, wailing rock n' roll that permeates most of "Daylong Apathy" is - Andrew Buck bound to get a few heads bopping, my personal favourite was the trippy, middle-Eastern feel of "Loss For Words", a track which highlights the individual skills of the band members due to its mellow, quiet vibe. Livid's obvious energy on some of their high-tempo tracks, (i.e. "Reward", which reminded me of Soundgarden's "Kickstand") leaves the listener with the impression that some of this energy would translate well to a live venue. I like to consider myself somewhat of a connoisseur of local music and admittedly, "Daylong Apathy" isn't the best local effort I've ever heard. It is, however, one of the most ambitious, and possibly the most likely to succeed. By playing in an acceptable main- stream style and giving it their own signature, Livid is likely to pop up on a radio station near you. Honestly, I can't stand most of the radio hits and I rarely listen to rock...if this impressed me, it'll rock yer socks off. - Sam Thompson
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