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Business Manager James D. Patterson » [email protected] Fed up with secrecy over SPP PRODUCTION MANAGER Melody Morrissette » [email protected] over 100 people RALLY AT THE LEG to speak out people who look into it,” said Kyle Vincent, a Photo Editor Cameron MacLean After marching from City Hall, protesters Colin Vandenberg » [email protected] Beat reporter marshal at Saturday’s rally. Since it was initiated in 2005, the SPP assembled on the steps of the Legislative Build- Copy & Style Editor has operated largely outside of the public view ing, where speakers offered various perspectives Jacquie Nicholson » [email protected] ielding picket signs and rattling jelly without parliamentary oversight from any of the on the SPP and its consequences. bean-filled maracas, Winnipeggers three countries. Speakers included Glenn Michalchuk of NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR spilled out onto the street to protest Instead, the SPP’s main advisory body, the Peace Alliance Winnipeg, Debbie Jamieson of Stacy Cardigan Smith » [email protected] Wwhat they view as undemocratic attempts to fur- North American Competitiveness Council, con- the Canadian Labour Congress, and Winnipeg- ther integrate the economies and security systems sists of representatives from thirty of the largest North MP Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP), along News Production Editor corporations in North America. with other activists and academics. Ksenia Prints » [email protected] of the three North American counties. Over one hundred people marched from SPP “working groups” hammer out policies “Every time we assemble like we have today, and agreements covering a wide range of public we put a crack in that wall of secrecy that sur- COMMENTS EDITOR City Hall to the Legislative Building this past rounds the SPP,” Wasylycia-Leis told the crowd. Ben Wood » [email protected] Saturday. policy areas, and many are concerned that the The protesters demanded greater public pro-free trade attitude of the NACC will result Saturday’s demonstration took place in con- Arts & Culture Editor consultation and parliamentary oversight of the in deregulation and the loss of valued public ser- junction with protests in cities all across Canada. Whitney Light » [email protected] Security and Prosperity Partnership, a tri-lateral vices like free universal health care. Organized with the assistance of the Canadian pact between Canada, the United States, and “It’s anti-democratic, simply because no- Action Party, all demonstrations are calling for a Listings Coordinator Mexico that seeks to harmonize trade and secu- body knows about it and they’re proceeding referendum to be held on Canada’s involvement Kristine Askholm » [email protected] rity regulations across the three countries. with it [anyway],” said Kathy Kennedy, another in the SPP. Concerns abound that the proposed har- organizer. Sports Editor Kalen Qually » [email protected] monization could lead to a weakening of trade and environmental regulations, erode national Beat Reporter sovereignty, and force Canada to adopt stricter, Jenette Martens » [email protected] American-style military and security policies. “We want control over our resources, our Beat Reporter country,” said Kathy Kennedy, one of the orga- Cameron MacLean » [email protected] nizers of Saturday’s event. “(Our goal is) to give politics back to the Beat Reporter people,” said Jose Castellanos, a first-year film Dan Huyghebaert » [email protected] student at the University of Winnipeg and volunteer for Saturday’s protest. Beat Reporter James Janzen » [email protected] Government and business officials in all three countries have attempted to downplay the concerns of SPP critics. The jelly beans used in the protest area t h i s w e e k ’ s contributors tongue-in-cheek response to comments made [SPP is] anti-democratic, Curran Faris, Aaron Epp, Jennifer Hanson, Kat Gallagher, last August by Prime Minister Stephen Harper Andrew McMonagle, Vivian Belik, Sam Mclean, at the SPP summit in Montebello, Quebec, stat- simply because nobody knows about it Kelly Nickie, Steph Christie, Sandy Klowak, ing that no harm could come to Canadian sover- Brooke Dmytriw, Robert Galston, Andrew Tod, and they’re proceeding with it [anyway].” Denis Vrignon-Tessier, Josh Boulding, JoVillaverde, eignty “by standardizing the jelly bean.” Adam Paleshaty, Chantal Degagne, Kelsey Clifford, The protesters claim that comments like —Kathy Kennedy, organizer Bredan Roney that allow officials to avoid addressing their vandenberg colin

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base just seems to keep growing. Clinton, on CONTACT US » James Janzen General Inquiries: 204.786.9790 the other hand, admitted to having lined her Beat Reporter Advertising: 204.786.9790 campaign with $5 million of her own funds, Editors: 204.786.9497 Fax: 204.783.7080 several of her staff are reported to be work- Email: [email protected] ing without pay, and two of her top campaign Web: www.uniter.ca bamentum. Obamarama. Obama- managers have been replaced. nia. Whatever. It’s there and the front-runner. LOCATION » Meanwhile, the Republicans seem to have Clinton campaign horses are Democratic voter Room ORM14 figured themselves out and manifested most of University of Winnipeg shaking.O turnout has reached historic their weight behind John McCain. Mitt Rom- 515 Portage Avenue After winning a clean sweep of Louisi- numbers across the country and has trumped Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9 ney dropped out of the race earlier this month ana, Washington State, Nebraska, Virginia, Republican balloters by hundreds of thou- after succumbing to the financial insanity of Maryland, the District of Columbia, Maine, sands in some cases. The excitement among Mouseland Press Board of Directors: having burned over a million dollars per del- Wisconsin, and Hawaii, many by large mar- the American left for Obama and Clinton has egate earned. Mike Huckabee, however, who Mary Agnes Welch, Rob Nay, Nick Tanchuk, Dean gins, Barack Obama has pulled ahead of rival given the Democrats renewed legitimacy and Dias, Brian Gagnon, Devin King, Meg McGimpsey, has no mathematical possibility of success but Hillary Clinton in the Democratic race for the the media has focused most of its attention on Ben Zorn claims to have majored in miracles not math, presidential nomination. The party had been the party, who is favoured to win the Novem- For inquiries email: [email protected] has been playing out a feisty, and thrifty, cam- left without a clear frontrunner earlier this ber general election. paign grounded in conservative principles that month after Super Tuesday left the vote in a Despite having collected a larger amount has left the GOP slightly divided over several virtual dead heat. of the potentially fluid super delegate vote, of McCain’s more liberal policies. Some specu- Cover Image Since then, Obama has been picking Clinton is going to have to not only win but late Huckabee is shooting for a vice presiden- “Portrait of Steve Powley” up voters from demographics who had previ- win big in the next round of primaries. Unfor- tial nomination and it’s clearly only a matter Acrylic on Canvas ously stuck with Clinton as well as many of the tunate for her, there’s two weeks between votes of time before he steps aside, especially after by Christi Belcourt lunchbox Democrats who had supported for- and Obama has proven to do well in states losses in Washington and Wisconsin this week now showing at Off the Map: Perspectives of mer candidate John Edwards. Millions of small where he has time to campaign and knock on and Virginia, Maryland, and DC before that. Land, Water and Metis People until March 1st donations to the Obama website have left the doors. Texas and Ohio, two massive delegate Romney has already backed McCain and has at Urban Shaman Gallery 203-290 McDermot. campaign swimming in money and his support pools, vote on March 4th, along with Rhode Check Listings for more details. asked his pledged delegates to vote for the Island and Vermont. contact: [email protected] The Uniter February 21, 2008 NEWS 03 Richardson College plans criticized at open house The rezoning process should be completed in “We have concerns about our clean air in- Stacy Cardigan Smith the next few months, with a public hearing in early take,” said U of W student and daycare user Ayma International News assignment editor spring, he added. Proven. “Where that air is coming from, is it going Although some were surprised by the size of to be safe for our children?” News Briefs Testing for proper ventilation of the park- the lot, parking has always been a part of project, Compiled by Brooke Dmytriw pence residents expressed concerns sur- said Jennifer Rattray ,U of W’s director of strategic ing lot might be difficult, architect Eladia Smoke rounding the new Richardson College for planning. told the recent Board meeting. Smoke works with the Environment (RCFE) and the accom- Death of the Polaroid picture “It’s always been a part of it. The community’s Prairie Architects, the firm completing the daycare, BOSTON, Massachusetts: Polaroid panyingS projects slated for development on the been really interested in parking because they want student housing building and parking lot. recently announced it will discontinue making Portage Ave. to make sure there’s parking on their streets….” “I’m not exactly sure how we could test that film for the Polaroid cameras. About 40 people attended a community open But some feel students will continue to park except by doing a prevailing winds test,” Smoke Several years ago it ceased the production house Tuesday night at the Duckworth Centre. on residential roads if there is a charge to park in said. of the instant cameras. It will now close the Architectural drawings and information, along the new lot. Sherman Kreiner, director of U of W’s com- factories still making the film, located in with representatives from the University of Winni- “Even if you provide paid parking, they’re munity renewal corporation, described Smoke’s Massachusetts, Mexico and the Netherlands. peg, architectural firms Number 10 Architectural not going to pay,” said Spence resident Karen statements as “inaccurate.” According to the Associated Press, the Group and Prairie Architects, were on hand to Giesbrecht. “The elephant in the room is that this parkade company plans to have film available in stores answer questions about the RCFE, student hous- Given U of W’s green mandate, building a has come as a surprise,” UWSA general coordina- until the end of 2008. ing building, daycare, parking lot and green cor- parking lot sends mixed messages, some argued. tor Sarah Amyott told the board meeting. It is looking for a partner to purchase ridor. The buildings will be located on a piece of “I would say that building a parking lot is not “We need to pursue this option because if we the licensing rights and continue the film’s land running from Portage Ave. to Furby Place, encouraging sustainable practices,” said Spence don’t there isn’t another option and staying in that production. between Langside and Furby streets. Neighbourhood Association executive director [current] space isn’t an option,” Amyott said. “My Consumers will likely stockpile Main issues of concern surrounding the Kate Sjoberg. fear is that is we don’t do this now, in ten years the remaining inventory of film. Polaroid $30 million project include the parking lot, Rattray conceded there is a fine balance be- there won’t be a child care on campus.” photography still has relevance in many industries, including the medical profession. daycare, community housing, and green space tween managing the need for a parking lot with Another issue raised involved the houses that Polaroid first came out in 1948, at the components. the university’s goal of becoming Kyoto-compliant were torn down or moved to make way for the beginning of the baby boom. The film packages The parking lot drew criticism. It may be by 2012. project. allowed for pictures to be developed in the larger then originally expected taking away green The daycare also troubled some. The daycare, Twelve of the 25 total townhouses to be built camera, producing an instant photograph. space. The lot will be built on the north-west corner which is run by the UWSA, will sit on the north- for the new project will be available for community of the property. It presently features a two-storey, ern half of the lot between the parking lot to the members who are attending some type of school. The battle for Earth continues WASHINGTON: President Bush authorized partially underground design; a fully underground west and the four-or-five storey student housing In addition to the townhouses, 121 student units the military to shoot down a renegade satellite parkade is too costly. building to the east. will be built. before it enters Earth’s atmosphere. “We wanted green space and now we’re say- The new daycare will house 118 children, That the homes are available only to people The broken spy satellite is expected to ing ‘Well, maybe we’re going to get green space or twice the number of the current daycare. enrolled in school is a concern for Spence resident crash on Earth in the upcoming weeks unless it maybe we’re going to get a parking lot’,” said local Booth. But the plan for the daycare isn’t what many is destroyed beforehand. resident Kathleen Booth. had originally envisioned. “Sometimes you need a decent place to live The Pentagon stated the decision to The size of the lot has yet to be finalized as “We had a different view in the beginning,” to be able to take the next step and go back to shoot the satellite was made because it contains the zoning is still up in the air, explained Dono- daycare director Diana Rozos said at a recent school,” she said. hazardous materials; a general denied it is being van Toews, planning consultant with Landmark UWSA board meeting. Public open houses and continued commu- destroyed to eradicate secret parts. According Planning. Rozos had hoped for a either a building with a nication with the community is extremely impor- to the BBC, the navy will launch a modified If the lot is granted new zoning under By-law large courtyard play area or a U-shaped building. tant, said Rattray. Standard Missile 3 from a destroyer in the 200, the number of necessary parking spots would In addition, the long corridor shares a “Until the shovel’s in the ground there’s al- upcoming days. likely fall between 150 and 250, instead of the 300 wall with the parkade. This is troubling to some ways room for discussion and improvement,” she In Nicaragua, Patriots currently estimated, Toews said. parents. said. win the Super Bowl MANUAGUA, Nicaragua: Merchandise declaring the New England Patriots as Super Bowl victors can be seen sported by Nicaraguan Spence gets Galaxy Skateland houses children. Shirts, caps, and other attire manufactured a gold or platinum rating in the Green Building and preference will be given to families, though Jenette Martens before the win of the New York Giants were sent rating system with the Leadership in Energy and singles can apply.” Beat reporter to the Central American country. Environmental Design (LEED). The LEED stan- The West End community will take part in Reuters reported World Vision was dard encourages sustainable building and devel- planning various aspects of the Richardson Col- responsible for sending the clothing. The fter buying out the area for the future opment practices. lege for the Environment and Science Complex, humanitarian organization has a relationship science complex, the University of Win- The University of Winnipeg could not be including community green space. with the NFL and together they send the ‘losing’ nipeg relocated several houses from the reached for comment. The province is taking part in ensuring the memorabilia to Latin America and/or Africa’s AGalaxy Skateland lot to elsewhere in the neigh- The relocated houses will be sold to low- newly moved houses remain affordable through needy children. bourhood. The university donated $42,500 to income buyers. the Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance French children to honour the Spence Neighbourhood Association to move “The houses will be sold under the same sys- program. Holocaust victims the houses. tem as we do our other infills,” Miedema stated. The City of Winnipeg also provided one of PERIGUEUX, France: The French president There were 12 to 13 houses on the space “The family income has to be less than $50,000 the lots. defended a plan to have schoolchildren honour where the university will build the Richardson the memories of French-Jewish children who College for the Environment, including one died during the Holocaust. rooming house. Only four houses were salvaged. “One house was brand new and Nicolas Sarkozy proposed the idea to “In Spence we all worked together to try to have 10-year-old students in their last year of save these houses from the demolition hammer,” others had been remodeled,” primary school adopt the memory of one of the said Don Miedema, housing coordinator with —Don Miedema, 11,000 Jewish children killed in France during the Spence Neighbourhood Association. the Holocaust. The president stated children should be Each of the houses taken by Spence was two Spence Neighbourhood told the truth and the horrible events of World or two and a half stories. One was only two years Association War II should not be kept from the young. old and the others were built around the turn of Proponents of the plan include Nazi the century. The buildings’ former residents were hunter Serge Klarsfeld, whose research named bought out. many of the French Holocaust children. The houses will be placed on the lots on The Associated Press reported Sarkozy 580 Furby, 598 Balmoral, 451 Victor and 203 has not summarized the plan and it does not Maryland. have to be presented to parliament. “One house was brand new and others had Sarkozy has received criticism from been remodeled. Like the U of W, we do not want psychologists and teachers about the proposal. to add to what is in the landfill,” Miedema said. Israeli blockade puts The houses were moved to make way for the flowers to waste new Richardson College for the Environment GAZA, Palestine: Millions of unsold St. and Science Complex. Valentine’s Day flowers were dumped at the Sufa SNA’s executive director Kate Sjoberg ex- border after Palestinian flower growers were not plained Spence residents had mixed feelings allowed to ship their product out of the country. about the buildings entering the community. Two truckloads of blooms were dumped, “I think that you always have to reference while other growers fed the crops to sheep due the issue of the Galaxy Skateland which was there to the Israeli import restriction imposed last before, being a really important resource for com- June. munity kids and a really important safe space for Reuters reported one grower estimated community kids to hang out,” Sjoberg said. his losses at $2.5 million. Sjoberg acknowledged that Galaxy Skate- As St. Valentine’s Day is not celebrated by land’s demolition was not due to the U of W. Gaza residents, flower growers produce for the European and North American markets. Moving the houses instead of demolishing vandenberg colin them gave the U of W points toward achieving The houses, one of which was moved to 580 Furby, will be available for low income buyers. February 21, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] Ne w s Ed i t o r : Ks e n i a Pr i n t s E-m a i l : n e w s p r o d @u n i t e r .c a NEWS Ph o n e : 786-9497 04 Fa x : 783-7080 Local First Green Map in province launched News Briefs Dan Huyghebaert Beat reporter Compiled by Sandy Klowak, Ksenia Prints, Stacy Cardigan Smith ommunity members and leaders gathered earlier this month for a presentation and community feast to mark the Rallying for wood Cunveiling of the Spence Neighbourhood Asso- The Manitoba Wilderness Committee and the University of Winnipeg’s EcoMAFIA are hosting a ciation Green Map, the first of its kind in the rally in protest of industrial logging in Manitoba’s province. Launched on Feb. 7, the Green Map provincial parks on Wednesday Feb. 27. highlights environmental, cultural and histori- The event will take place outside the cal landmarks and abandoned structures within Legislative Building between 12 and 2 p.m. the community. It was created jointly by the The rally coincides with upcoming deadlines Manitoba Eco-Network and the University of (at the end of 2008) to renew 20-year logging Manitoba’s Department of City Planning, and contracts in Nopiming and Duck Mountain contains over 140 points of interest. The project Provincial Parks. took six months to complete. The Wilderness Committee collected over 10,000 petition signatures against the renewals, Andrew Lindsay, GIS mapping technician and will present the results to the Manitoba of the Manitoba Eco-Network, was on hand to government after the rally. field some questions from the community, some During a lecture at the University of Winnipeg of whom were concerned about the purpose of on Feb. 13, director of the Wilderness Committee the project. Eric Reder explained that his organization supports “It is an information and vision tool,” Lind- sustainable logging in other areas of the country, say said at the opening, adding that the neigh- but that logging in Manitoba’s provincial parks, bourhood can use the Green Map as an aid to which should be protected, is shameful. help gain funding for future projects such as “This government needs to move forward hockey rinks and community gardens. with the wishes of Manitobans instead of the The map also will also help improve the wishes of corporations,” he told the Uniter. image of the Spence Neighbourhood by “highlighting good things and what’s happening Manitobans honour missing within the community,” Lindsay said. and murdered women Valentine’s Day took on a different colour as The feedback from the community has Manitoba’s most silent victims gained recognition been great, said Kathryn MacKenzie, the image in the first Memorial March for Missing and and greening coordinator for the Spence Neigh- Murdered Women of Manitoba this Feb. 14. bourhood Association. Over 130 men, women and children took “Kids really like looking at the map,” she part in the march. An estimated 165 women were said, adding that they get excited when they can killed or disappeared in the province in the last 40 identify their own houses. Local youth also con- Winnipeg’s first Green Map will help improve the image of the Spence Neighbourhood, years. tributed shortcuts and special trees to the map. The march began with a vigil at the University highlighting positive initiatives in the community. Businesses can be included on the map if of Winnipeg’s Bulman Centre before going out they follow certain environmental criteria sup- munity has. http://greenmap.mbeconetwork.org. onto the streets. Other communities have shown interest in One future project put forth by the com- The women were remembered through plied by Neechi Foods co-op, a North End songs, placards and brightly burning candles. worker cooperative. the Green Map project as well. Mackenzie said munity is a housing project in St. Matthew’s “It’s absolutely a great tool,” said Gloria the West Broadway community has applied for Anglican Church on Maryland, which would funding for the project. include a geothermal heating system. Polar bears endangered Cardwell-Hoeppner, executive director of the in Manitoba West End Business Improvement Zone. A large scale version of the map is located Polar bears are now recognized as threatened Cardwell-Hoeppner said it’s a great start- in the MPR room at the Magnus Eliason Recre- For further information about the Green Map, call under the Manitoba Endangered Species Act and ing point for improving the infrastructure of the ational Centre. An online version can be seen at Kathryn MacKenzie at 783-2834. climate change is playing a major role in that neighbourhood by identifying derelict lots designation. that need revamping. The bear was designated as threatened by Susan Mulligan, research associate of the provincial government on Feb. 7. urban planning with the U of W’s Institute Conservation Minster Stan Struthers stated of Urban Studies, said it will help the neigh- that polar bears are “clearly being affected by bourhood get rid of myths about it being climate change,” in a provincial press release. According to the release, significant issues riddled with crime. impacting polar bears include changes in Arctic “It’s a reflection on the neighbourhood sea ice breakup; earlier spring breakup and a becoming more cohesive,” she said. longer ice-free period; a decline in the western Not only will it make a researcher’s job Hudson Bay sub-population to just 935 bears in easier, Mulligan said, but having an inventory 2004; and a decline in polar bear hardiness and is beneficial to build on the assets that a com- reduced cub survival. The declaration ensures the bear is protected on both Crown and private land, and has the ability to restrict development near bear habitat along the Hudson Bay coastline, stated the release. Manitoba introduced the Polar Bear Protection Act, which regulates the capture, holding and export of bears, in 2002.

Making Canada our own Winnipeg students and other concerned residents are invited to help plan Canada’s future role in the international arena. Canada’s World, a citizen-led initiative to provoke dialogue about Canada’s foreign policy, is coming to Winnipeg for an information and networking session about its project. The University of Winnipeg’s Global College is organizing the discussions at the U of W on Monday, Feb. 25. Following the local consultations, the project will continue through additional roundtables, consultations, and web discussions. For more information and to RSVP your participation, contact Joel Marion at 204.988.7133 or [email protected]. Ne w s Ed i t o r : St a c y Ca r d i g a n Sm i t h contact: [email protected] The Uniter February 21, 2008 E-m a i l : n e w s @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 NEWS Fa x : 783-7080 05 The fine line between green and greed may conserve less with low energy costs, but Jenette Martens claims the affordable rates help low income Beat reporter families in Manitoba. With Manitoba turning its attention toward greater energy exports, the question new deal by Manitoba Hydro to arises if energy could ever mean as much to export electricity to Minnesota will Manitoba as oil means to Alberta. help keep electricity prices low, at the Both Schneider and Cyrenne agree that Arisk of devaluing energy conservation. it will not. Manitoba Hydro signed an agreement “The oil business in Alberta is so much with Minnesota Power to sell 250 megawatts bigger than the electricity business here, espe- of clean renewable energy. The sale will begin cially in terms of exports,” Schneider stated. in 2020 and will last for 15 years. “It’s the scale of the difference between Also, starting this year, Manitoba will the hydro electric capacity that we have in begin selling its surplus energy. Manitoba and the oil industry, conventional “Essentially it will bring in resources and the oil sands, so it’s an order of mag- to Manitoba that helps support the rates to nitude that’s currently not there,” Cyrenne current hydro customers,” said Glenn Sch- said. neider, the division manager of public affairs However, even if energy will never make for Manitoba Hydro. Manitoba a rich province, it does have its In 2007, electricity exports made Mani- benefits. toba $592 million; they are expected to gen- Manitoba’s finance minister, Greg erate $5.5 billion in the next 10 years. Selinger, said in a press release that 172 tones Schneider explained that exporting en- of greenhouse gases have been eliminated ergy is important for the province because it over 35 years because of Manitoba exports helps pay for the increasing costs of running reducing the need for thermal generation. Manitoba Hydro. “The money we make from the exports goes into our business and goes toward making our rates low overall,” he said. “The oil business in Alberta is so much colin vandenberg Not everyone thinks lower rates are necessarily a good thing. bigger than the electricity business here, “The important thing from an environmental perspective is that you don’t want especially in terms of exports.” to under-price energy use, you don’t want to subsidize energy use, because then you’ll —Glenn Schneider, Manitoba Hydro use more of it and you won’t economize on your use of energy,” said Philippe Cyrenne, a professor in the University of Winnipeg’s Projects are underway to help generate Philippe Cyrenne warns that lowering the price of electricity may lead to overuse. economics department. even more energy in Manitoba. One of these Cyrenne explained that subsidized elec- is the Wuskwatim dam which will flood less tricity means that people will pay less atten- than a half square kilometer and involves a tion to conserving energy and so will produce partnership between the Nisichawayasihk more greenhouse gases. Cree Nation and Manitoba Hydro. Schneider acknowledges that people Ne w s Ed i t o r : Ks e n i a Pr i n t s February 21, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] E-m a i l : n e w s p r o d @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 06 CAMPUS NEWS Fa x : 783-7080

Campus Campus News News Briefs Compiled by Ksenia Prints, Stacy Cardigan Smith, Alex Kyle and Laura Kunzelman New homophobia study seeks the voices of youth

Board, said, however, that those were LGBTT centre protests C olin blood donations Ksenia Prints only personal opinions. V

In their latest blood drive at the University News production editor andenberg “These are two particular trustees of Winnipeg on Friday, Feb. 8, Canadian Blood expressing their own opinion, but the Services encountered resistance from campus board will make its own decision.” LGBTT activists. oming out is not easy, espe- At press time, the TCDSB said The group, spearheaded by the campus cially in an environment as it would be voting on the survey at its LGBTT* student group, gathered near the stereotype-loaded as high Feb. 20 meeting. donation spot to protest against the services’ Cschool. A new survey measuring in- “I think it’s terrific it even got to policy to not collect blood from males who have stances of homophobia and transpho- this stage,” said Taylor. “Some school engaged in sexual relations with other males bia in Canadian schools is attempting since 1977. boards are simply not going to do it “We weren’t trying to deter anyone from to remedy this by giving educators and this time around.” giving blood,” said TL McMinn, the LGBTT* students something to think about. “This is not a religion-based study, centre’s coordinator. “We just want them to TL McMinn, the University of not a sexually-based study, it’s a socially change the wording of the question so that Winnipeg’s LGBTT* (lesbian, gay, bi- based study,” Kennedy said. “The data it addresses sexual behaviour, not sexual sexual, transsexual, transgender, queer is going to be extremely valuable for orientation.” and questioning) Centre coordinator, any school board.” Jonathan Neimczak, LGBTT* director for started coming out when she was 15. Other schools have wholeheart- the UWSA board, did not attend the boycott as “I didn’t necessarily hide it or edly endorsed the survey. Taylor’s na- he hopes to discuss the policy with CBS before tell people outright,” she said. “I was tive Winnipeg School Division has deciding his official stance. the first one to be publicly out in my signed up to distribute the survey, as UWSA president David Jacks was pleased school.” with the boycott. has the Vancouver School Board. “Congrats to the LGBTT* Centre for doing She said that the survey to dis- “This is important, this is some- something positive on campus,” Jacks said. cover the extent of homophobia at the “There’re so many things that need to thing the schools value and the coun- According to McMinn, the group was high school level is necessary and “defi- be changed that are not addressed.” try values,” said Steve Mulligan, anti- able to deter “one or two people” from donating nitely long overdue.” homophobia and diversity consultant blood after hearing about the discriminatory “It’s (homophobia) in every —TL McMinn, for the Vancouver School Board. policy. school I’ve ever encountered, even in LGBTT* Centre “All of us in education are hope- schools that have the Gay-Straight Al- fully working towards the same goal of Fitness centre official liance,” said McMinn. getting kids to reach their potential, opening draws crowds “Every school needs to have that and there’s no way [they’ll do it] if People packed the Duckworth Centre’s safe space [for LGBTTQ youth].” “There’re so many things that need to be changed that are not they’re struggling with homophobia.” main floor entranceway and foyer last Tuesday addressed,” TL McMinn, LGBTT* centre The online survey, the first of its The Vancouver School Board will for the official opening of the fitness centre and kind in Canada, was announced on make the survey a part of its manda- the UWSA’s Soma café. for education faculties across the country. Jan. 21 by Egale Canada and the Uni- tory Planning 10 class. The biggest surprise of the afternoon was “Just getting one course, not everyone will versity of Winnipeg. Preliminary results from the survey will be the dedication of the fitness centre to athletic get all the factual answers,” she said. “There are Geared towards high school students, the available in late February. It will take another director Bill Wedlake. so many things that need to be changed that are Wedlake, who has worked at the university survey is attempting to gain an understanding of eight months to complete, after which the results not addressed.” for 24 years, announced his retirement this the environment that youth of all sexual orienta- will be analyzed and a report drafted. McMinn also raised some reservations month. tions face in their daily lives. The finished report will be disseminated to about the survey. “It was kind of a surprise when all of So far 400 people have responded to the a number of school boards and divisions. “It can stir up a lot in terms of the insensitiv- my family made it down here,” an emotional survey at www.climatesurvey.ca. Kennedy hopes it will help schools to better ity towards the queer and questioning students,” Wedlake told the crowd. “It’s been a long time coming,” said Helen address the needs of LGBTTQ youth. “I’m totally overwhelmed.” she said. “But at least they’ll know there are issues Kennedy, executive director of Egale Canada. “We’ll look to the school boards and min- In his speech, U of W president and vice- and people that are trying to make things a little “We need a fundamental review of the isters of education for children to be safe,” she chancellor Lloyd Axworthy called the expansion easier for them.” school system to provide teachers with the LG- said. “There needs to be changes to our school “a major contribution to the revitalization of Egale Canada approached a number of BTTQ training that they need.” system to reflect the society we really are.” downtown.” school boards across the country for endorse- It took Catherine Taylor, a University of “I think we’ll be very surprised with the re- “We now are creating a culture,” added ment of the survey. Wedlake. Winnipeg education professor, and a group of sults,” said Kennedy. “We’re expecting [to see] a While Kennedy said most responses were educators over two years to develop the survey. high prevalence and that the school system is ill- positive, several schools refused to participate “We’ve been relying on American data for a equipped [to deal with LGBTTQ youth].” Campus food not so and still others are taking their time to consider bad after all number of years,” Taylor said. “[While this] is a The survey is projected to cost $40,000, whether or not to take part. A recent self-commissioned survey shows national issue which affects kids in schools from collected through donations from Egale mem- The most vocal responses came from reli- that students are increasingly satisfied with food one end of the country to the other.” bership. No government funding was received. gious schools. Two Catholic school trustees from services at the University of Winnipeg. McMinn, now an education student at the Egale Canada is a national advocacy group Ontario and one from Alberta do not support Scorings were based on a number of University of Winnipeg, said that her program for social justice and equal treatment of LG- factors, including: variety of new menu items, the survey. does not teach future educators about LGBTTQ BTTQ individuals and their families across quality of food, and overall satisfaction. Emmy Milne, supervisor of communica- issues, so the survey’s results should be important Canada. Eighty-five per cent replied they were tions for the Toronto Catholic District School overly satisfied with the food, a 10.1 per cent increase from the last survey. This survey, offered in spring and fall, BY Ashley Buleziuk will allow students to give feedback concerning the campus food services. The recent survey How do you feel the university should balance the need received 179 replies. for parking with its green mandate?

Are You Taking the Challenge? Brianne Foster Aaron Migie Sam Swanson Manitoba is jumping on the fair trade 4th year Education 1st year Politics 2nd year English/Philosophy “Not having a parking lot “If they’re going to use more “We need parking for students bandwagon by holding its One Month Challenge never stopped anyone from space, they might as well just badly here. Its a serious in February. going to school before. I love use it to expand the university.” problem. A new lot would The challenge, organized by Fair Trade the university’s eco-culture. help.” Manitoba, began Feb. 14. They should just build a six level bike rack instead.” It focuses on coffee, tea and chocolate as these are the most popular products with fair trade alternatives, and the ones most commonly available. Danielle Dofh Cihea Markous Jean Buchmenn The recently-opened Soma Cafe at the U 4th year Theology/Applied arts 1st year Biology 2nd year English literature of W Campus sells fair trade products. “Personally, I try to carpool as “It doesn’t really affect me so I “They shouldn’t build it Menno Simons College and EcoMafia much as possible but I’m really have no idea.” because it’s important to the impartial because it’s my last culture of the university.” have signed onto the One Month Challenge, year here.” along with various individual students. To sign up or for more information visit: www.fairtrademanitoba.ca. Ne w s Ed i t o r : St a c y Ca r d i g a n Sm i t h contact: [email protected] The Uniter February 21, 2008 E-m a i l : n e w s @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 Fa x : 783-7080 CAMPUS NEWS 07 Development official encourages students to stay ‘engaged’ Kadi mentioned working with refu- of a conflict zone. gees as a valuable way for someone to “Do not throw yourself at just anything,” begin to edge their way into the world she said and suggested experiencing development of international development while con- work somewhere more stable before looking at tinuing their studies at home. places as complex and dangerous as Afghanistan. People and communication skills also be- For those who have gone head first into come very important in the field because devel- their development studies and have come out opment work often means close quarters and with more questions than answers Kadi said not high stress. There is more likely to be a conflict to worry. One between you and a fellow development worker She emphasized that development work key to de- than with the locals, she said. needs to occur on a “very human level” and velopment, “Smile,” she said. “Be flexible, learn to listen there are no textbook answers to development she said, was al- and observe. You work seven days a week . . . 14 problems. lowing local level to 16 hours a day. You really need to have a very “It’s fine to be confused, it’s fine tobe e participation to take relaxed attitude.” skeptical . . . the important thing is to remain tt e its course. Efforts as She also had words of warning for ambi- engaged.” such have seen success tious students wanting to jump into the action orri ss m

y in the areas of health and education in many parts of elod m the country but the difficulties of Admins and faculty deny strike possibility; working in a conflict zone are many. She compared her experience in Afghani- year-long negotiations still stalled stan to other experiences in post-conflict reconstruction in the Balkans and the Middle East and said the people she met in all these places “fun- James Janzen Stephanie Christie tration and faculty to members of the university damentally just want to live in peace . . . [but] Beat Reporter Volunteer staff community states that “bargaining is progressing Afghanistan is a whole new ball game.” and there have been significant steps towards set- “The security situation remains the greatest tling a new Collective Agreement.” impediment,” Kadi said at the roundtable and midst speculation regarding Canada’s espite rumours about the possibility of In another attempt to show that progress stressed the complexity of the Afghan conflict. role in Afghanistan, a recently returned a strike by University of Winnipeg fac- is being made, University of Winnipeg president She noted that a strong working relation- development official visited Winnipeg ulty as early as this semester, both sides and vice-chancellor Lloyd Axworthy and UWFA ship between civilian aid workers and the mili- thisA month to shed some light on the situation Dare denying this will be necessary. president Kristine Hansen released an update tary was integral to the success of any develop- and offer students words of advice. The University of Winnipeg Faculty As- stating that mandatory retirement will be elimi- ment efforts in Afghanistan, particularly in the Hélène Kadi, who spent a year in Afghani- sociation and the university administration are nated from the collective agreement, a major volatile Kandahar region. stan as the director of the Canadian International currently in negotiations for a new collective issue for both sides. For students interested in development Development Agency’s Provincial Reconstruction agreement. While both parties refuse to comment pub- work Kadi said one of the most important things Team in Kandahar, spoke of the challenges of ad- The faculty’s current agreement expired in licly about the ongoing negotiations, they make is to volunteer, both internationally and locally. ministering aid in a conflict zone at a roundtable March 2007. This has led many to believe that it clear that they are moving forward and hoping “Your education is important but the first discussion with Manitoba NGOs before speak- the reason a new one has yet to be drafted is due to address many of the key issues during the full thing is to get yourself a volunteering assignment ing with international development students at to disagreements between the two parties. days of bargaining planned to take place in the anywhere,” she said. “The skills you can acquire the University of Winnipeg. A joint statement released by the adminis- next couple of weeks. locally will make you much more qualified.” NFebruaryovember 21, 1, 20072008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 08 SECTICAMPUONS NEWS Soma café, meeting attendance and AGM on board agenda

Stacy Cardigan Smith News assignment editor

Who says board meetings are boring? Below is a list of some notable moments from the University of Winnipeg Students’ Association’s Feb. 11 board meeting.

Give me more Soma! Anyone who has waited in Soma Café’s lunch-hour lineups knows that business is going e tt well at the campus’s newest coffee shop. e The café has been making an average sale orri ss m of about $1,000 a day, $400 more than was pro- y jected in the original business plan, UWSA gen- elod eral coordinator Sarah Amyot told the meeting. m According to Amyot’s report, both the university and Powerland Computers seem interested in allowing Soma to expand into the area in order to do the job well. also stated his attendance at committee meetings position of arts director, but also decided against originally designated for the computer shop. Despite missing almost all of the meetings was “nearly 100 per cent.” that. But the UWSA must be diligent about the during his time as arts director, the board allowed Although some members were worried possibility of expansion, she said. Harun Kibirige to keep his position. about sending the wrong message to other direc- AGM date picked “We need to be a little cautious, make sure Kibirige addressed his absenteeism in a let- tors, the board decided to allow Kibirige to keep The board voted to hold this year’s annual that we can afford it,” Amyot said. ter to the board. He apologized for his lack of at- his position seeing as elections are fast approach- general meeting on Wednesday, March 19. Other considerations include the casual- tendance and said the chosen times of the meeting (March 10-13). The board also toyed with For more information, contact the UWSA. dining customers such a change would attract; ings did not correspond with his schedule. He removing the honorarium associated with the an inability to accommodate any increase in sales; and some small renovations that such an expansion would require.

Directors’ presence at meetings not necessary, board decision implies According to a board decision, directors’ attendance at meetings may not be necessary contact: [email protected] The Uniter FebruaryNovember 21, 1, 20082007 EDITSECTIORIAOLNS 09

Ma n a g i n g Ed i t o r : Jo Sn y d e r Editorials E-m a i l : e d i t o r @u n i t e r .c a Are right-wing students turned off by academe?

years as an employee here, being too left-wing is are more likely to feel uncomfortable in univer- of left culture in university. Their findings show a common criticism of this institution and also sity. They are also more likely to take programs that those on the left are more likely to pursue this paper. One of our staff members was at a that will belch them out into high earning jobs, PhDs, but that this doesn’t automatically reflect national conference recently talking to a bloke rather than regurgitate them back into the insti- the intelligence level of either group, necessarily. And what does who didn’t know she was from the Uniter and tution that created them. Some of the other interesting findings, and those he said something to the effect of, “The Uniter As a student, I always got a rise out of a that of course relate to our current political cli- that mean? is so left it hurts.” Well my first question would rigorous political debate within a classroom mate in North America, is that our political val- be, hurts who? But my train of thought naturally context. You can say almost anything you want, ues directly relate to our desire for change versus goes to the broader context of the university and and often the best debates come out of the ir- fighting to preserve traditional values; hence, we Jo Snyder the student paper and the role of both. The ques- reconcilable viewpoints of those willing to suffer ask if the right-wing student is raising questions Managing Editor tions are: are universities too left, and is that bad a good argument. This should be encouraged in or merely preserving values. Of course those pur- for freedom of thought, diversity, politics, and a university. I’m not sure that point is up for de- suing higher education and PhDs have less time healthy debate in society? bate. The concern is that maybe our institutions for family life, particularly if both people in the esides my penchant for clever and ques- Matthew Woessner is a professor at Penn- have become places that are unappealing to those partnership are doing so. The paper raises many tioning rhymes, the headline also sug- sylvania State University and his wife April Kelly- with conservative views, after all, what are they valid arguments and concludes with the ques- gests that studies out there are arguing Woessner is an associate professor of political questioning? tion, should university be more accommodating Bthat academia is dominated by the left-wing. science at Elizabethtown College. The pair has The endearing thing about the Woessners, to those with right-wing politics, if for no other Certainly, as an alumni of the University of Win- recently authored a study that analyzes the im- not only that they are married professors, but reason than to encourage political diversity and nipeg, and someone who has spent the last few balance of left politics within universities. They one is a Democrat and one a Republican and debate? I’m not so sure, but the Woessners create found that those students with far right politics together they co-author studies on the blight an interesting debate. Who are our right-wing academics that we love to hate (or love to love)? We do have our conservative anomalies like David Horowitz, and my favourite, Christopher Hitchens. This is an interesting discussion if you think about the political climates in Canada and the U.S. Certainly we expect our leaders to have degrees from credible universities, and we even expect this from most of their staffers, though not all. However, what does that say about the voter? If the Woessners are finding that people with right-wing politics aren’t attracted to the sort of institutions that demand and foster critical thinking, then how does the popular voter, those who elected Bush, and those who elected Harper, think about their politics and digest political issues. Both sides should be encouraged to question why they think what they do and re- evaluate the things we deem as vital to a good life, a liberal democracy, and a healthy politically engaged society.

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duplicity is revolting United States, they are quivering and want to hand Emery The Cameron MacLean ameron MacLean wrote on 2/7: “A central tenet over. The Canadian government has disgraced itself in its of our legal system is that in order for an act to be meek and obsequious acquiescence to the demands of a special letters issue considered criminal, one must clearly show a vic- foreign power, and in the shameless betrayal of a citizen Ctim.” Even though this may seem obvious on the surface, whose money it gladly took while the going was good. It will be a great shame on the Canadian people if they do not Emery victim not poster child cocaine, and methamphetamine (1-3 it is in fact not true. Consider drunken driving, which is a years). crime even when no one is hurt. stop their government from the dishonorable conduct of ear editor, Perhaps the most valuable ar- That said, I wholly agree with the writer concerning handing Emery over to the U.S. drug warriors. The whole Cameron MacLean gument against such a militant drug the lousy, cowardly treatment of Marc Emery by the Ca- world is watching. is to be commended for strategy—with the U.S.’s failed drug nadian authorities. Their duplicity is revolting. The au- Harry Fisher Dhis thoughtful piece, “Marc Emery: war as evidence—is that an increase thorities accepted without objection the taxes Emery paid - on the income generated by marijuana seeds, a popular 20801 Martha Street poster child for the U.S. war on in policing, arrests, jail sentences, Woodland Hills, CA 91367, USA drugs,” in the Feb. 7 issue of the prison building and other such draco- product - and were glad to pocket the revenue they exacted Days: 818.676.7182 Uniter. Marc Emery is a high profile nian measures simply do not curb drug from this young entrepreneur. But now, frightened by the victim of America’s misguided and use and the threats to society that result notoriously flawed ‘war on drugs,’ from it. The only consistently docu- which has now begun to rear its ugly mented effect of this type of strategy Student body not respected that the questionnaire “completely Such an undertaking would be incred- by UWSA head in the policies and rhetoric of is that it drives the profit margins of rules out the fact that homosexual ibly time consuming. Unfortunately, Steven Harper’s federal Conservative those who produce illegal substances males can be in a monogamous rela- the questionnaire serves an important his letter is in response to government. As a representative of higher, making the organized criminal tionship” is ridiculous. By this logic, and practical purpose – to try to de- Cameron Maclean’s article the University of Winnipeg’s chap- production and distribution of illegal it would have been appropriate for me termine quickly and accurately whose titled, “Canadian Blood ter of Canadian Students for Sen- substances ever more lucrative. Since to protest CBS after I was informed blood is safe to donate to other people, Services’T donation policy called dis- sible Drug Policy (CSSDP), I feel it organized crime syndicates are nearly that I would have to wait six months and whose presents a risk. I, as well as criminatory,” and the UWSA’s recent is my responsibility to point out that impossible for law enforcement of- to donate after getting a tattoo, or for anyone else (I hope), realize that yes, of protest of the blood drive at the U of the nascent Canadian version of the ficials to infiltrate, the Conservative drug addicts to scream discrimination course it is more than possible for ho- W. I, a student of the U of W, am of- ‘war on drugs’—coming in the form anti-drug strategy will, by necessity, because their blood could be danger- mosexual men to have monogamous fended and, frankly, embarrassed that of proposed legislation such as Bill continue the trend of focusing on ous to other people. By no means am relationships and safe sex lives and the University of Winnipeg’s Student’s C-26, with its promises of a tougher low-level dealers and producers while I suggesting that there is a comparison that yes, heterosexual people can be Association, an association to which a stance on illegal substances through allowing the organized criminal ele- between heroin addicts and two people promiscuous and just as easily contract portion of my fees go towards, have an increased emphasis on law enforcement to reap the benefits. in a homosexual (or heterosexual) rela- STDs. But CBS are looking at statis- publicly protested and denounced ment—is destined to fail. It is either Furthermore, the imposition tionship, but I think that the UWSA tics to determine which people are Canadian Blood Services. At no point naïve or deceitful of Harper’s Conser- of mandatory minimum prison sen- and LGBT* should have thought a bit the most who could be at a high risk was I, a member of the student body vatives to suggest that implementing tences shows the federal government’s longer about their “protest,” and defi- of carrying serious pathogens in their ever asked my opinion the matter, and such policies will bring about mean- lack of trust in the judiciary’s ability nitely should have looked at this situ- blood. I would hope that CBS does had I been, I would certainly not have ingful and positive change in drug to fulfill its duty, not to mention the ation from the perspective of some- not assume that every homosexual supported the boycott and “fax-off” use and distribution within Canada, backlog such policies will cause in our one on the receiving end of a blood male could have AIDS, but I really do sponsored by the UWSA. Taking such when the American legislation upon already choked criminal court system. transfusion. not see what CBS could realistically do a controversial public stand not only which such policies are based has had The public funds needed to sustain I am curious to know what the different to better ensure that everyone reflects badly on the University as an the opposite effect. this strategy will be astronomical, and UWSA and LGBT* would suggest as who wants to donate can do so. institution, it lumps every student of The Conservative anti-drug as the decades-old American strategy an alternative to CBS’ questionnaire. Within the last 2 years, a close the U of W together. So much for re- strategy has dangerous implications has shown, deterrence to drug pro- Should every single person who wants friend of mine was told he could never specting the voices of every student. for many Canadians due to its heavy- duction, distribution and use will be to donate blood come with a current, donate blood again because he had had The stances taken by the UWSA handedness and overemphasis on virtually non-existent. The police will up-to-date, and completely accurate a relationship with a woman who had and LGBT* centre, mainly that the enforcement and punishment. First, be busy and the jails will be full, but sexual history for the health nurse to lived in Africa as a child. It had been screening process that every single per- the 2007 federal budget contained until the federal government realizes review in great detail? Perhaps every- at least 20 years since she had lived son must go through in order to give an increase of $21.6 million towards what countless citizens, academics, one should be required to take an HIV in Africa, and had never had any seri- blood is discriminatory against homo- law enforcement, this on top of the researchers, and even law enforce- test before donating? Or maybe the ous illnesses develop as a result of her sexual men, is not only absurd, but 73 per cent allowance enforcement ment officials have already conclud- questionnaire should be done away time there. CBS informed my friend self-righteous and selfish. It appears already comprises in the $385 mil- ed—that the causes and effects of the with entirely. Then no one would feel that the area in which she had lived that UWSA President David Jacks and lion allotted annually to the federal illegal drug trade should be under- discriminated against the next time was flagged as having a prevalence of LGBT* coordinator LT have failed to drug strategy. The second prong of stood as an overarching health and they want to roll up their sleeves. a specific strain of the AIDS virus that recognize whom CBS are ultimately the Conservative strategy, as men- socio-economic issue rather than one This argument is completely ig- is extremely difficult to detect. Because concerned with: patients - people who tioned in the MacLean editorial, is of criminal justice—the profiteering norant of the purpose of CBS’ ques- he had been in sexual contact with are in desperate, life-threatening need Bill C-26, which many researchers and tragedies inherent to such dated tionnaire: to save lives. I am quite sure someone who had at one time lived of a blood transfusion. I was nearly and academics have vehemently criti- drug policy will continue without that CBS would take blood from ev- in this area, they could not risk taking stopped halfway through giving blood cized. This bill follows the ‘tough on hindrance. eryone if they could; I am told by ad his blood. At no point did my friend because I couldn’t remember if I had crime’ stance for which the Conserva- campaigns that there is a great need accuse CBS of discriminating against take Aspirin or Acetaminophen. I was tives have so much affinity, imposing Andrew Tod, Media and for it. Sadly, this is impossible in to- him, or anyone else. He understood caught off guard by the extreme atten- (among other ludicrous amendments Promotions Officer CSSDP: day’s world. Thus, CBS must construct that the standard was in place not to tion the nurse paid to what I thought to the drug strategy) nearly the same University of Winnipeg a standard that broadly addresses make him feel good, but to save lives. was such a minor detail. She informed mandatory minimum sentences for groups of people who have higher I am incredibly dissatisfied with me that Aspirin could have serious the production of marijuana (1-2 risk of being infected with a pathogen the behaviour of the UWSA on this side effects with a patient’s medica- years) as for the production of heroin, in order to minimize the chances of matter. I doubt very much that the tion, even if they received blood that transfusion recipients being infected. UWSA has, at any point, stopped to contained traces of Aspirin. By having The questionnaire not only addresses think about the ramifications of their strict policies regarding who is able to homosexuals, but also heterosexuals, campaign. By formally protesting All seed bearing plants good, says God donate and who is not, CBS are only individuals who have lived in or trav- blood drives and Canadian Blood Ser- trying to protect patients from fur- eled through certain parts of Africa, vices, the UWSA is dissuading students ear Editor of the Uniter, ther health problems. The last thing drug users, people who have recently from donating their blood to someone Readers should know most Americans that have heard this story that any patient needs to be worrying received a tattoo or body piercing, whose life depends on it. The UWSA’s are also opposed to extraditing Marc Emery (Marc Emery: Poster about while lying on the operating even those who are low in iron. argument is absurdly selfish, is a waste DChild For U.S. War On Drugs, Feb. 7, 2008) from Canada. Another reason to table is if that blood transfusion they At this point I would also like to of money, energy, and time. The de- oppose cannabis (kaneh bosm / marijuana) persecution that doesn’t get men- just received is safe. point out that at no point do Mr. Jacks, gree of close-mindedness exhibited by tioned is because it’s Biblically correct since Christ God Our Father, The Ecolo- I donate blood as often as LT, or Mr. Maclean mention that these the UWSA, who have always lobbied gician indicates He created all the seed-bearing plants, saying they are all good, I can and I have gone through the groups of people are specifically men- for “open-mindedness” is astonishing. on literally the very first page. The only Biblical restriction placed on cannabis is screening processes several times. I tioned in the questionnaire. The posi- Please stop this campaign, and take up that it is to be accepted with thankfulness (see 1 Timothy 4:1-5). understand that these questions are tions of the UWSA and LGBT* make a cause that will actually do some good not designed with me (the donator) it seem that only homosexual men are in this world. If the UWSA is going Truthfully, in mind. They are for the patient who singled out in the CBS questionnaire. to continue to waste my money on ri- Stan White receives the blood. That is why I do- This is not the case. diculous campaigns like this, bring on 116 Climax Dr. nate blood – for the person lying on The task of conducting intense, the free pizza. Dillon, Colorado the operating table. 80435 in-depth interviews with every single USA By suggesting that CBS is person wanting to donate blood in Sincerely, discriminating against homosexual order to better determine if their blood Curran Faris males, or, to quote President Jacks, can be taken is simply impossible. contact: [email protected] The Uniter February 21, 2008 COMMENTS 11

Co m m e n t s Ed i t o r : Be n Wo o d Comments E-m a i l : c o m m e n t s @u n i t e r .c a Starbucks could help remove Portage and Main barricades Starbuck’s influence preceded its own actual pres- to open the barricades Robert Galston ence, via places like Second Cup and The Fyxx. than all the re-design Even in close proximity, Starbucks creates a competitions and (ex- market. The Fyxx shop at Broadway and Donald, cellent) Val Werier col- hen it comes to Starbucks, I tend to kitty-corner to a Starbucks, is the small chain’s umns in the Winnipeg agree with James H. Kunstler when busiest. Free Press combined. he told Good Experience blog: Soon, according to the sign in the window, The reason why peo- W“Starbucks provides something very simple, in Starbucks will open a new location on the ground ple—other than those short supply: agreeable public space… You pay floor of the TD/Canwest building on Portage who feel nostalgic, or who possess basic urbanist $3.50 for their stupid coffee concoction, but you and Main. Not in the Concourse, or Winnipeg sensibilities—don’t demand the barricades come colin vandenberg stay at their table for an hour and a half. There Square—that dingy retail bunker below the in- down, is because people don’t go to Portage and are so few places that Americans can go, espe- tersection, where there is already a Starbucks— Main. There has been no reason to. Starbucks cially real public space, not a mall...” but at street level. may be one reason for some to go there again, For me, I know of better independent cof- Were Portage and Main not such a wholly and spending time looking out the window to fee shops that serve finer tasting coffee, have forgotten and deplorable place today, this could the unsightly view of nothing but concrete walls, nicer decor, and don’t play Norah Jones ‘round be seen as another example of Starbucks setting cars and trucks, may give people the chance to the clock. Because of this, I don’t get to Starbucks up shop at a city’s landmark places, something understand why closing the intersection was tion as a normal city intersection again. If noth- much. they’ve done in major cities across the world. But such a bad idea. ing else, it could be a place where one could walk Most North Americans, though, don’t have Portage and Main is no longer a landmark, and There should be no delusion that allowing to Starbucks from Birk’s Jewellers (opening on the time and energy, or don’t care to be in the no longer Canada’s most famous intersection. people to cross Portage and Main will bring back Main and Lombard this month) without having loop enough to seek out these places. Starbucks is The city willingly gave that away 30 years ago the days seen in black and white photos, or that it to enter the vexing and forbidding Concourse what they know, and it works well for them. It’s this year, when it closed the intersection to pe- would possess the worldly thrill of Times Square below. This alone, when 50 years of downtown a nice place to be. That’s why the company has destrians and constructed concrete barricades at or the sacred quietude of Piazzo San Marco—re- decline are considered, would be great enough. done so remarkably well. the four corners. They now stand as a disgrace; spective qualities humans cannot get enough of. Starbucks may go a long way in allowing Starbucks has created a mass market for cof- a sick joke among urbanist circles around the The architecture at Portage and Main (save for the needs of people, commerce, and for “agree- fee shops that never existed before. Before them, world; Winnipeg’s greatest example of misan- the magnificent Bank of Montreal) just wouldn’t able public space” to grow greater at Portage and only a few coffee shops operated in large cities thropy in general, with a particular hostility to- allow for that, and neither would the heavy car Main than the need for people to drive through (Winnipeg had several), and were the sole do- ward non-locals. and truck traffic. the intersection a few seconds quicker. main of the beats, the jazz crowd, and other seg- The addition of a Starbucks at the intersec- Portage and Main may not be made great ments of 20th-century subculture. In Winnipeg, tion may add more civic and commercial pressure with the barricades’ removal, but it could func- http://riseandsprawl.blogspot.com/ A downtown panopticon and its contribution to crimestat ognize patterns of crime in certain areas or of a specific nature. Po- the result of immoral individuals or ‘bad seeds’ and not of the Ben Wood lice are then able to respond to these crimes, maybe place a couple larger society. Comments editor of beat officers in the area the following week, while at the same First, the cameras are only able to observe either current or time these same criminal acts may simply be shifted into a dif- past activity, are only able to witness criminal activities. Yes, they ferent area of the city. Beyond becoming entangled in a cat and may help to identify those involved in criminal activity, but while ggressive panhandlers, car thieves, and downtown drunks mouse game, crimestat does not present police or the city with an this is useful, it is still quite reactionary. were the real audience of Mayor Katz’s State of the City adequate preventative approach to addressing criminal activity. Second, by only surveying activity and superficially examin- address, despite the sea of businesspeople he was speaking The suggestion to install closed-circuit surveillance cameras ing crime, these cameras perpetuate the denial to accept criminals Ato. His annual report attempted to sell the notion that our city operates under the assumption that “surveillance discourages as a part of the larger society where we coexist, to accept that their isn’t safe because of minor inconveniences such as being asked for criminals who want to endanger our citizens,” as Katz declared. activity, along with ours, is the result of our institutions, policies, a dollar, or being witness to a drunk person stumbling through The fact that surveillance will prevent crime or that it will help government action or inaction, and prevailing norms. downtown—as if the rest of the city doesn’t glorify their own in- ‘catch the bad guy’ points to the naïve hope that criminals act as They become the Other, the anomaly, the outsider of society toxicated nights. And what is the solution to these ‘threats’ to our such only because they think they can get away with it. Following and the camera’s purpose is to spot these belligerents so that police safety? Surveillance cameras in high crime areas, an increased reli- this logic, if people believe that they may be watched at any given can physically remove the problem from society. However, what ance on crimestat, and harsher jail sentences for petty crimes. time then they won’t bother to try and steal a car or hold up a they are removing is the expression, the act that is the result of While I must acknowledge that Katz does stress the impor- corner store. Surveillance tapes in any 7-11 or Domo gas station myriad external forces that influence such behavior. tance of our city’s downtown and the Exchange District—a very can prove otherwise. Then again, if the cameras can help identify the criminal, and important admission—he seems to perceive the problems in a very Moreover this suggestion represents the ultimate rejection of the court system is effective in locking up criminals, it would be superficial manner, as if to only skim their surface. Perhaps, then, any willingness to accept that criminal activity may not be solely reflected on crimestat. So maybe it is a success? this is why surveillance cameras and crimestat seem logical. Es- sentially, they are only able to survey the problem, to witness the expressions of individuals living in a complex web of societal, economic, and historical inequalities. “Criminal acts are bound in personal individual responsibility,” Katz says. While he is right to point out that there is a personal choice involved in our daily activities, he does not mention the prevailing social or economic forces that may influence personal choices. And these are the elements that need to be taken into account if our city is really serious about addressing criminal behaviour and increasing safety. But the zero tolerance approach to crime that Katz advocates doesn’t allow any room to examine the external forces that influence personal choice. If a crime is com- mitted and the perpetrator is caught, then hopefully they will go to jail, his logic would suggest. Their crime would be reduced to a number in a spreadsheet on crimestat instead of a call for a wider examination of social issues such as job training and availability, access to education, or health resources—anything that may help prevent an individual from dealing drugs, engaging in prostitu- tion, or having to ask strangers for spare change. In order to show the ‘success’ of crimestat, Katz told his audience that “in District 4 (an area that includes a significant portion of the Northeast side of the city) for the week of November 12th, there was a surge of break and enters, and auto theft. The district commander accordingly intervened and the police were able to drastically reduce crime by the following week.” Crimestat is capable of many things but preventing crime is not one of them. Police and community members are able to rec- Denis Vrignon-Tessier February 21, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 12 ARTS & CULTURE

Ar t s & Cu l t u r e Ed i t o r : Wh i t n e y Li g h t Arts & Culture E-m a i l : a r t s @u n i t e r .c a 5 artists to watch in ‘08 Aaron Epp, Curran Faris, Whitney Light

To hear a new song and think ‘This is great’ is one of the most satisfying feelings of everyday experience. Whether you hear it Kyrie on the radio or on the web, at a friend’s place or on a mix CD, there’s nothing like the anticipation of hearing a great new song again, and of picking up the artist’s album or going to their show. In this spirit, we’ve compiled a list of artists who, if not already on your radar, are worth checking out. Maybe they’ll hit it big, and maybe they won’t. Either way, one of them just might be your Kristmanson his Ottawa-based singer, next favourite band. Enjoy. songwriter, guitarist, and trumpeter has an angelic third track, “Hummingbird,” was voiceT and the musicality to make released as a 7” single last October each word entrancing. Whether it’s and described as a “sugar rush” in a slow, mellow tune or a punchy December by Stereogum.com. “But guitar piece it’s clear she can play. there’s more to Born Ruffians than Kristmanson made her start at the one hook,” the website said of the Winnipeg Folk Fest’s youth stage at band, whose extensive touring sched- age 15 and has since played along- ule brings them to the West End side a number of respected artists Cultural Centre at the end of March. such as Feist, for whom she opened “The new album’s admittedly back- during a recent tour of France. Last stacked, but when they nail it, they year she performed at a number of nail it well.” With enough indie cred music festivals including the Ottawa to make even the most jaded hip- and Montreal Jazz Fests. While jazz ster take notice—Red, Yellow & Blue is an element of her sound, it’s also influenced by the folk and pop of the was produced by Rusty Santos, who likes of Joni Mitchell, Patti Smith and Daniel Lanois. Perhaps most compel- has previously worked with Animal ling is her dainty accent—Kristmanson speaks English, French, and Span- EP in 2006 on England’s Warp Re- Collective and Panda Bear, and the ish and has incorporated all three into some of her writing. You can pick up Born Ruffians cords. Red, Yellow & Blue, the full- band has toured with Akron/Family, her independently released album The Kyrie K Groove at indiepool.com and inger-guitarist Luke Lalonde, length follow-up, comes out on the Hidden Cameras and Caribou— look forward to a new release expected sometime between March and April. bassist Mitch DeRosier and Mar. 4. The 11-song disc is an exu- Born Ruffians are sure to have a stel- www.myspace.com/kyriekristmanson drummer Steve Hamelin, berant mix of jaunty, jangly guitars lar year. knownS as Toronto’s Born Ruffians, and spastic drums with vocals half- www.bornruffians.com released their self-titled 7-song debut shouted and half-sung. The album’s Cursed ince 2001, Toronto’s Cursed have been deafening fans across the country with their vitri- olicS mix of ‘80s hardcore, thrash, and doom. Uncompromisingly heavy and incredibly loud, Cursed continue to make relevant hardcore despite the wealth of un-original and uninspired bands that currently plague the genre. Within seconds of throwing on one of their records, or better yet, catching them live, the listener’s attention is de- band led by Steinbach expats Bucky manded by thunderous drums, scath- Driedger (vocals, guitar) and Matt ing riffs, crunching bass, and articulate The Schellenberg (vocals, keys). While lyrics. Cursed keep their music short, few EPs, and near tireless touring, Cursed have never those names are no doubt unfamil- loud, and angry. With a roster featuring ex-members of sacrificed their vision of what hardcore should sound Liptonians reat songs, great iar to most Winnipeggers, Driedger some of Canada’s most important and under appreciated and feel like. Cursed are preparing to unleash their new show, and great and Schellenberg have been writing heavy acts, such as Shallow North Dakota, Ruination, and tinnitus-inducing record, III: Architects of Troubled Sleep, band,” Waking Eyes and playing music together in some The Swarm, it’s more than fair to say that Cursed know March 11 on Ontario’s Goodfellow Records. Watch out. “Gfrontman and Cavern sound guy form or another since 2001. The a thing or two about making intelligent aggressive music, www.yourfuckingfuneral.blogspot.com duo wrote and recorded The Lipto- and it shows. After releasing two full-length LPs and a Rusty Matyas recently raved about this Winnipeg-based pop-rock nians’ debut CD by themselves over the past three years at Liptonia, the house they rent on Lipton Street in Wolseley. Inspired by The Beatles, cussive, fluid, complex, and sophis- Wilco and The Pets, the disc is an Fond of ticated. Built upon that foundation 11-song odyssey that pays as much are jagged guitar and vibraphone attention to melody and strong Tigers motifs, countered against twisting songwriting as it does to production ailing from Vancouver, violin and horn melodies. Most and musicianship. Driedger and Fond Of Tigers have interesting is how the highly or- Schellenberg will release the CD at consistently pushed their chestrated, time-signature-hurtling, the West End Cultural Centre on complexH polyrhythmic sound to the and occasionally chaotic moments Mar. 9 and tour Ontario in April. outer reaches of math rock. While are juxtaposed to more melodic, To do that, they’ve assembled a band listeners will likely be reminded introspective passages and expanses that includes Darren Grunau on of mid ‘90s post rock bands like of minimal sonic manipulation and bass, Terrell Froese on drums, and Tortoise and Don Caballero, it’s experimentation. Whether it’s full veteran singer/songwriter/producer/ Fond Of Tigers’ unpredictable song out free-jazz skronk, gentle, mean- engineer Mike Petkau on guitar and structures and unconventional (at dering melodies, or sound manipu- keys. “It’s hard creating something least by math rock standards) in- lation, Fond Of Tigers are always new,” Schellenberg sings on “Miss strumentation that propels their cohesive and fresh. Their second full Unaffected,” the CD’s mid-tempo, music above and beyond the trap- length, Release The Saviours, is avail- piano-based third track. Hard as it pings of the genre. At the core of able now via Drip Audio records. may be, The Liptonians have done Fond Of Tigers sound is jazz: per- www.fondoftigers.com just that. www.theliptonians.com Ar t s & Cu l t u r e Ed i t o r : Wh i t n e y Li g h t contact: [email protected] The Uniter FebruaryNovember 21, 1, 20082007 E-m a i l : a r t s @u n i t e r .c a ARTS & CSECTIULTURONE 01313 Taste and price is right for students at Soma Cafe which in two weeks has grown from ten seats Sam McLean between two tables and a counter to fifteen Volunteer Staff seats among three tables and two counters. It’s a bit cramped. I’ve witnessed the space shortage cost ’ve paid a few visits now to the newest attrac- the Café customers and in all this time the tion of the Duckworth center, Soma Café. place still has a kind of incomplete look to it. When I first heard the name, “Soma,” I had There is a poster calling for student artwork Ito ask if it was a reference to the Aldus Huxley to fill the vacant walls. The windows’ view novel Brave New World, in which Soma is the

of the university’s unsightly brown brick colin vandenberg name of the government-issued happy pills used and black metal bulk is rather uninspiring, to control society. It turns out that the word but with little else to look at inside the eye soma takes its roots in eastern languages from is bound to wander over other people oc- “read” and “juice.” That just about sums up the cupying the space. It’s a stretch, but maybe mentality behind this university coffee shop. this is an ingenious strategy to boost student The health-at-heart hippy hangout offers a interaction. wide variety of vegetarian and vegan favorites on Over all the menu, from soups and salads to samosas and I’m rather fond sandwiches, and even sushi a la Wasabi variety of the simple pack. There’s also a turkey melt, which I must wheatgrass say is amazing. I’ve not sampled the coffee or tea, coloured café, but did enjoy the Blue Sky natural sodas and Ja- with its tiny iPod maican root beer (quite the experience).

ghetto blaster colin vandenberg The average menu item goes for around chan playing indie

four dollars give or take, and the hot drinks are t The Soma café offers a large and world music al degagne just a bit cheaper on average depending on the at low volume, variety of healthy and tasty size. Overall the cost is right on par with other its smiling ser- food outlets on campus. When quality is consid- alternatives to the cafeteria. vice, and its view ered, it certainly seems cost efficient. that could only Some of the food is somewhat bland, but be improved by that is an unavoidable truth I have noticed about a major Bears on Broadway-esque art project many vegetarian and health-oriented dishes. You or some major reconstruction. The Soma Café can always hit the buffeteria if you feel the need reflects the students it serves—incomplete but for something with a greasier schmeck. showing great promise. The staff is very friendly and almost entirely *Editor’s Note: While coffee is politically correct, it’s comprised of students. Business is frequent and not nearly strong enough and the café should at the the atmosphere is pleasantly intellectual, radi- very least put a high test, also known as a jackham- ating a radical environmentalist kind of vibe. mer (a shot of espresso in a coffee), on the menu The downside to the place is its limited seating, at a discounted price for newspaper editors.

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AL T CHAN NFebruaryovember 21, 1, 20072008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 01414 SECTIARTS O& NCULTURE BOOK REVIEW cd REviews

Ethics of Luxury Black Mountain Horrorpops The Audition Jeanne Randolph In The Future Kiss Kiss Kill Kill Champion Hellcat Records YYZ Books Jagjaguwar Victory Records

In The Future is a curi- Most punk bands expend File this one under ‘S’ ous, yet fitting title for all their energy and cred- for sophomore slump. Reviewed by Black Mountain’s soph- ibility on their first record. In their latest effort, Kelly Nickie omore effort. The album Then they sign to a major The Audition prove that finds the Vancouver label and put out tooth- they can and have ma- quintet breathing new less pop records that com- tured alongside their eanne life into ‘70s prog, rock, pletely alienate their fan peers in the scene. In true Randolph, a and folk. Ripping off ‘70s rock has become so com- base. If you’re a huge fan of Horrorpops’ first two re- pop punk fashion, Champion comes out to play and “prairie in- J monplace in today’s music scene, labels are sign- cords, Kiss Kiss Kill Kill will probably make you feel shows promise with punchier beats, edgier mel- tellectual” and as- ing every band with a ‘vintage’ sound. What sets like one of those alienated few. Conversely, I was not odies and catchier hooks. And while these are all sistant professor Black Mountain worlds apart from bands desper- a fan (to put it mildly) of Hell Yeah! or Bring It On! and good things when the album is blasting out of your at the University ately jumping on bandwagons and regurgitating love their new disc. With KKKK, they’ve combined their car speakers as you drive down Portage Avenue, of Toronto, is the Black Sabbath riffs is their genuine love and ap- psychobilly sound with equal parts pop-punk, new the album lacks the lyrical and poetic quality that author of a new wave, and surf rock to create by far their best album to was evident on their first effort, Controversy Loves book called Ethics of Luxury. Randolph is known as one of preciation for the music of the era. The tracks on date. The album is catchy, danceable and goofy while Canada’s foremost art critics, and her book focuses on the In The Future run the gamut from crushingly heavy Company. It is this lack of lyrical quality that ulti- fetishizing death. This tongue-in-cheek morbidity is moral and ethical decisions that people make in their ev- guitar riffing and epic organ soundscapes to gentle mately renders each and every hook forgettable highly reminiscent of The Misfits, and when a band eryday lives. folk. Think Neil Young being backed by Echoes-era after five minutes. These songs will not stick in your We perceive other people and situations according Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin. The appeal lies ulti- lists them among their influences it’s pretty hard to go head for days. Also, with 10 tracks clocking in for a to influences from the media, which tells us what we can mately in the band’s ability to combine their nu- wrong. The high point of the record occurs on “Missfit” total of just over 32 minutes, the album is over just as and can’t have. But our media culture is full of contradictory merous influences in a sound that is exciting and (nudge/wink) when Patricia Day sings “my fist, in the fast as it begins, leaving an unsatisfying feeling just messages that inform our ideas about body image, wealth, original. Turn it up and let Black Mountain take you middle of your face” to the tune of “Our House.” The when you think you might be getting into the heart of and happiness. Randolph doesn’t lecture on what to do into the future. low point comes when the final track finishes in the it. Most noteworthy tracks are the single “Warm Me about this, but on what to be aware of in the messages that —Curran Faris single most abrupt and awkward way I’ve ever heard. Up” and “What Gets You Through The Night.” we receive. She urges us to be aware of our “ethical imagi- It’s hard to describe, but when you hear it you’ll know —Matt Preprost nation” when we create, appreciate, and live with our ethics. what I’m talking about. My advice would be to skip the We are asked to appreciate the luxuries of our lives that are last track all together. priceless, such as being able to laugh and feel joy: —Rob McGregor I am toying with the idea that in an enclave of luxury, people might concede that their material circumstances are plentiful, indeed ‘over-rewarded.’ I am asking whether this recognition might provoke reconsideration of what luxury fully entails—reconsideration on the basis of intangible Writing ficto-criticism, Randolph explores her per- luxuries that material abundance has obscured. sonal interpretations of society while putting forth a theory Much of this book deals with the subject of luxury of how ethics and luxury are defined in our society. Much through the terminology of philosophy and psychology. of her writing reflects her practice as a psychiatrist at the Randolph was the first and only writer in Canada to develop Toronto General Hospital. This sort of approach may intimi- 95.9 FM CKUW Campus/Community object relations theory as a tool for the criticism of art and date some readers, but she defends it, saying that although Radio Top 10 CD – Albums visual culture. Object relations theory emphasizes personal the work is in depth, it is meant to make the mind think and February 6 - 12, 2008 relationships in relation to other factors such as self, family question further about ethics and luxury. ! = Local content * = Canadian Content RE=Re Entry NE = New Entry and media. To relate this theory to the art and media world, Images by several visual artists appear throughout the the person who is interacting with the media is relevant and book. For instance, Vikky Alexander’s photo of a glass mir- LW TW Artist Recording Label interprets their life in relation to people, material things, rored chair, “Untitled Chair,” helps explain Randolph’s argu- and their imagination. Randolph explains this idea using a ment about “ethical imagining.” We need to fully look at situ- 2 1 cat Power Juke Box Matador real estate ad. It pictures a woman in a skimpy bathing suit ations in a humane light instead of just seeing the surface. 1 2 Gaudi + Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan dub Qawwali Six Degrees saying “You only got one life to live.” Randolph writes: Randolph has written other 3 3 *Evaporators Gassy Jack Mint She appears to be living in an enclave of material books, Psychoanalysis and 6 4 *Black Mountain in the Future Scratch luxury. I too am living in an enclave of material luxury. In this Synchronized Swimming enclave, my days are decorated, cluttered, and jam packed and Other Writings 7 5 Jeffery Lewis 12 Crass Songs Rough Trade by physical objects useful and useless with qualities for on Art (1991), and 9 6 *Basia Bulat Oh My Darling Hardwood which there are thousands of adjectives in the English lan- Symbolization and 5 7 *Stars In Our Bedroom Arts & Crafts guage. In the enclave of luxury where I live, as in other North Its Discontents 10 8 *Mr. Something Something & Ikwunga Deep Sleep World American enclaves, nothing stops the avalanche of com- (1997). modities and commercial images of commodities. RE 9 !Nathan Key Principles Nettwerk 4 10 Les Wilson & the Mighty Houserockers On the Loose red Lightnin’ Ar t s & Cu l t u r e Ed i t o r : Wh i t n e y Li g h t contact: [email protected] The Uniter FebruaryNovember 21, 1, 20082007 E-m a i l : a r t s @u n i t e r .c a ARTS & CSECTIULTURONE 15 Academy Awards 2008 Bets on the winners, Jennifer Hanson won a Golden Globe in their respective catego- ARTS BriefS Volunteer staff ries (Best Actress in a Drama, and Best Actress the losers, Compiled by Jo Snyder in a Musical or Comedy), and Christie has been and Tom Llewellin winning all of the other main awards. Christie, and the upsets he 80th annual Academy Awards are who won an Oscar in 1965 for Darling, is the almost here. It’s been a strong year for likely winner. Away from Her is a Canadian film Driving your guitar to work films—at least, the strongest in several directed by Sarah Polley, and it’s heartening to The new Ford Focus campaign has years.T The following guide contains my predic- see a Canadian film garnering attention once for his performance in No Country for Old Men. commissioned “Car Music Project” creator Bill tions for the top six awards, those being Best more (The Barbarian Invasions won Best Foreign The only other possibility is Casey Affleck for his Milbrodt to make instruments out of the new car. No shit, the whole car, real instruments. This is Picture, Best Director, Best Language Film role in Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward one of the most intricate advertising moves I’ve Actor, Best Actress, Best Sup- in 2004). Robert Ford (part of which was shot in Winni- peg). Hal Holbrook is the oldest male actor ever ever heard about. According to the Underwire porting Actor, and Best Sup- The other blog, skeptics doubt the authenticity of these nominated for an porting Actress. instruments. Do they really play? Do they sound Academy Award. Best Picture okay? The commercial featuring the car part This is his first It’s most likely that No instruments could easily have been fabricated, nomination, and it Country for Old Men will win. but creator Bill Milbrot assures us they’re real. is Tom Wilkinson’s It seems to be the favourite, And they sound good. It’s still incredibly hard to second (the first but it is certainly not a lock, believe when you think of the sound that metal being for 2001’s In would make. I wonder what happens when the as Atonement took Best Pic- the Bedroom). instruments get too hot, or too cold? Check ture at the Golden Globes. out createdigitalmusic.com to see the car door Michael Clayton and Juno Best Supporting harp, the bumper bass, and a whole orchestra are unlikely to win. I’d even Actress of stunning instruments made entirely from say Sweeney Todd This category the Ford Focus. Rumors are floating about a should have had is the one most symphony tour. Michael Clay- Best Actor: up in the air. Cate International ban MySpace day ton’s spot. 1. George Clooney (Michael Clayton) Unfortunately the official day has come Best Picture: Blanchett won Best 2. Daniel Day Lewis a Golden Globe and gone, but if you haven’t yet deleted your Director 1. Atonement MySpace page, I’m sure that blogger Simon (There Will Be Blood) for I’m Not There, Joel and 2. Juno Owens would be happy the sooner you have. while Ruby Dee Ethan Coen 3. Johnny Depp (Sweeney Todd) Fed up with the glitchy-once-trendy-now- 3. Michael Clayton won an SAG award have won all of 4. Tommy Lee Jones (In the Valley of Elah) lame site, Owens urged everyone he knew, 4. No Country for Old Men for American Gang- the major direct- 5. Viggo Mortensen (Eastern Promises) and everyone they knew, to cancel their pages 5. There Will Be Blood ster. Blanchett won together in solidarity on Jan. 30. He listed 10 ing awards this an Oscar in 2004 for reasons (all true and maddening) why to cancel year, except for her performance in your page, if you weren’t already convinced. the Golden Globe for Best Direc- The Aviator, while Ruby Two of my favourites: “You’re tired of seeing tor, which went to Julian Schnabel. Dee has never won an Tom stare out at you from millions of friends For this reason, they are the most Oscar or even been nom- lists and just wish he would change his fucking likely winners. Jason Reitman was inated before this year. profile picture,” and “You visit someone’s a surprise nomination: while Juno profile only to have your eyes bleed because Taking into account Dee’s was a great film, Tim Burton prob- of terrible page layout with non-matching status as a Hollywood leg- ably should have been designs and font colors.” Like so many trends end, and Blanchett’s rela- nominated instead. on the Internet, MySpace has just about come tively recent Oscar win, to its end, replaced by Facebook’s new band Best Actor Best Actress: 1. (Elizabeth: The Golden Age) I’m predicting the award page feature, and of course the zillions of other Very little needs Cate Blanchett 2. Julie Christie (Away From Her) social networking sites that we don’t even know to be said here, as Dan- about. iel Day Lewis is pretty 3. Marion Cotillard (La Vie En Rose) Best Supporting Actor: Fair trade Folk Festival much a lock. Lewis was 4. Laura Linney (The Savages) 1. Casey Affleck (Assassination of The Winnipeg Folk Festival is turning 35 robbed of an Oscar for 5. Ellen Page (Juno) Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford) this year and it’s going fair trade. The festival Gangs of New York at 2. Javier Bardem (No Country for Old Men) has made a commitment to use fair trade the 2002 Oscars, so 3. Philip Seymour Hoffman (Charlie Wilson’s War) certified coffee in all of its backstage areas, and this will be the year he will encourage vendors that don’t already do so 4. Hal Holbrook (Into the Wild) to use fair trade products. The move is part of wins his second (his first being for My Left Foot Best Supporting Actress: in 1989). In 2002 5. Tom Wilkinson (Michael Clayton) a province-wide initiative that started Feb. 13, 1.Cate Blanchett (I’m Not There) he was a favourite, challenging Manitobans to go fair trade for a but the academy 2. Ruby Dee (American Gangster) month. 3. Saoirse Ronan (Atonement) Rudd fires up the split the vote be- goes to tween Lewis and 4. Amy Ryan (Gone Baby Gone) crowd at the Burt Dee. There’s Xavier Rudd captivated audiences at the Jack Nicholson. 5. Tilda Swinton (Michael Clayton ) been some Burton Cummings Theatre on Feb. 13. A diverse As a result, Adrien talk about crowd turned out to see the Australian singer/ Brody was the sur- Amy Ryan’s songwriter’s didgeridoo folk rock. Mishka, also prise winner for nomina- of Australia, opened the night mellowly. The Pianist. But tion in Gone Freezing at the start of his set (no doubt though Brody did Baby Gone, because of his refusal to wear any footwear) a good job, Lewis’s but since Rudd soon warmed up, as did the near-sellout crowd. He played mostly songs from his recent performance in that has not release, White Moth, with a few favourites and Gangs of New York meant wins extended instrumental slide-guitar jams thrown is simply one of the at earlier greatest in recent in. awards shows, A duel between Rudd (who plays various history. Best director: it’s unlikely now. Saoirse Ronan did a fine job aboriginal percussion and didgeridoo at the Johnny Depp 1. Julian Schnabel (Diving Bell and the Butterfly) in Atonement and it’s good she was nominated. same time) and his conventional drummer should not be for- 2. Jason Reitman (Juno) Ronan is only 13 years old and her next role will built the excitement to fever pitch. Shirts and gotten. He gave a 3. Tony Gilroy (Michael Clayton) be in Peter Jackson’s adaptation of Alice Sebold’s footwear disappeared in a sort of baroque-Folk great performance 4. Joel and Ethan Coen (No The Lovely Bones. Fest spectacle. in Sweeney Todd. Country for Old Men) Jon Stewart is hosting the awards this Owing to its opera house roots and Todd, however, is year. When he last hosted, in 2006, he wasn’t mediocre acoustics, the Burt is hardly the 5. Paul Thomas Anderson (There Will Be Blood) best place to stage a transplanted Australian not Depp’s best— very well received. He has a different sense of folk artist, but the rigid order of the place was that would be either Edward Scissorhands or Ed humour than many prior hosts and poked fun smashed nicely when a throng of renegade Wood. A surprise in this category was the nomi- at many parts of the show. So Ellen Degeneres three nominees are unlikely to win, as Elizabeth: fans jumped up and danced on the stage before nation of Tommy Lee Jones. His performance was brought in for 2007, and that was dull. De- The Golden Age was not nearly as well received as being quietly shepherded off by bouncers. Still, was not widely promoted and most figured generes failed to be funny and the show dragged Elizabeth, the first film in the series. Ellen Page it was a reminder of the power of his live shows, James McAvoy would be nominated for his role considerably. Unlike 2006’s show, however, it did well in Juno, but her performance is not nec- even though this one was but an echo of what it in Atonement. A nomination for McAvoy would contained a few surprises, like the very unex- could have been in a better setting. essarily Oscar-worthy. Still, she is a promising have been preferable, as he is one of the best pected Best Picture win for Crash. With Stewart young actress who’s definitely one to watch. young actors working today. to host once again, here’s hoping for some enter- Best Supporting Actor Best Actress tainment and surprises on Feb. 24! This year the best actress award comes down Javier Bardem is the frontrunner, having to either Julie Christie or Marion Cotillard. Both won both a Golden Globe and an SAG award February 21, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 16 ARTS & CULTURE Sweat, mud, and steel Check out http://www.tree-planter.com/ for an Andrew McMonagle extensive list of companies and their reviews. Planting lingo Volunteer Staff While it’s possible to make a lot of money plant- A short guide “Cache” — Pile of boxed trees to be planted; also place for planters’ ing, the rookie season is not typically a huge pay-off. It takes time to get the hang of effective o doubt you’re aware of “tree plant- extra gear and food. to the world “Cluster-fuck” — Many planters in planting. ing.” It’s the thing your friend de- the same piece, a sometimes unavoidable Former planter and tree checker Lorne scribed as the most hell on Earth but logistical nightmare. Roberts describes his experience. “Money for Nalso the most fun. If you find this description of tree “D-Handle” — A shovel, sure kept me coming back. The people, too. And intriguing, then it might be the right job for short and easy to grip. as a writer, it was a great way to make lots of you. The following is for anyone who’s pondered planting “Duff” — The debris around the planting spot. money all at once, and then be able to take some what it might be like to be a tree planter. “Fill” — Revisiting an area planted years time off. Checking was great because it was the Tree planting is a popular summer job op- etry is some of the most visceral (if also ago that succumbed (eg: to disease) so as to good things about planting—the outdoors, the tion for university and college students, as the ephemeral) you’ll ever see. replenish with fresh trees. travel, the people—without the brutal labour. season usually starts in early May (except for in The right attitude “Gorp” — Mixture of nuts, oats and sometimes Still very long days, 16 hours usually, but a dif- certain places in BC where it’s done year-round). Tree planting is one hundred chocolate that you can bring for lunch. “Greener” — Rookie planter. ferent kind of work than planting.” Perfect for sloughing the stress of exam time. per cent what you make of it, since it “Kak” — Difficult terrain. To make money, you’ll have to spend You won’t find any textbooks on the planting presents many physical and psychologi- “Rock cap” — Exposed rock that hints money. You’ll need to pick up a lot of gear. A block—just the raw materials that make them. cal challenges. The work will run you at more rock hidden; tent will be your home, so get a good one. You Tree farming, not reforestation through the full gamut of your emo- may hurt you if you’re not careful. also need a shovel, planting bags, and any acces- In Canada, dozens of companies are willing tions, possibly on the very first day. “Replant” — The last thing you ever want to sories for comfort. Sometimes former planters to hire people to throw up some forests for a few There’s often the option of planting with hear, the result of careless planting. You don’t get are willing to sell their old gear. months a year. They can range in size from tiny someone or planting alone, which allows paid to fix your mistakes. Planting is best prepared for months in “Skreef” — What you do to duff. Using mom-and-pop operations (Such as CD Trees some solitude to listen to what’s going advance, financially as well as physically. Your your boot, hand or shovel to clear the area to out of Steinbach) to enormous multi-national on in your head. If you’d rather not do company of choice should tell you where to pick maximize a seedling’s chance of survival. companies like Loki Reforestation. that—sing loudly. Be prepared to get to up the shovels and bags, but it’s up to you to Tree planting, however, is not reforesta- know yourself intimately. find your camping equipment and good steel- tion, but tree farming. Silviculture (forestry) “Everybody should try it once. You to mention the wildlife. Moose, bears, wild cats, toe boots. (Important: break in your boots BE- companies are under direct contract from the learn a lot about yourself,” said rookie planter foxes and crew bosses are some of the animals FORE the season starts.) government or a logging company, who are ob- Eva-Marie Stewart. She warns, however, to “say out there, stalking you, leaving nothing but ex- Tree planting could well be the hardest ligated to replace a high percentage of the trees no to a motel show.” That’s when planters are crement as evidence of their presence. thing you ever do, but also one of the most re- they’ve taken out. Thus the trees you put in the forced to share motel rooms in lieu of a bush Caches have been torn apart by bears, warding. After planting, the ‘real world’ seems ground are slated for harvest in about 60 years. camp, often cramming as many into a room as lunches nabbed by foxes, and planters terrified alien, confusing and, most of all, much easier to But don’t worry! You’re still making homes for can fit. Imagine eight stinky, exhausted, muddy by the apocalyptic sounds of moose in mating handle. Gained through tree planting, the physi- wildlife, helping prevent soil erosion, and pro- planters fighting over a single shower and having season. cal endurance, ability to cope with adversity, and viding fresh air. to eat motel restaurant food. And let’s not forget the chemicals. The mastery of profanity are skills that have proven Putting trees in is piecework (paid by the Veteran tree planter, cook [and my brother] nurseries where the seedlings are grown use in- invaluable to those who’ve gone before. tree), so how much money you make depends Ethan McMonagle relishes his experiences. “It secticides and fertilizers, not to mention what entirely on your effort. Prices vary depending was the hardcore nature of it that I craved,” he the planting block may be already sprayed with. on the terrain and the type of tree, which may said. “My typical day is something like this: I Need to know: the economics wake at 3:30 in the morning in my freezing tent pay from nine to more than 50 cents. Choosing A few good resources on the internet may Andrew McMonagle is a survivor of four seasons under the stars and northern lights. I have to be the right province to work in counts. Planting help you find the best company to work for. planting in Ontario and Manitoba. takes place wherever there is logging, so there’s careful about wildlife then since I am the only no lack of options, but consider whether you’d person awake in camp. One morning when I rather climb a steep mountain in BC and plant went into the dining tent there was a red fox fewer trees per day, or work on flatter land in sitting on one of the tables staring at me. The Ontario and put in a lot. little guy hung around until planters started to Planting culture show up. If there are bears (which there often When you’re so completely immersed in are), I have to drive a vehicle down to the tent this environment for months at a time you’re and shine the headlights around to make sure almost sure to become reflective about it. It the coast is clear.” might even bring out your artistic side. Planting As a cook, Ethan would cater the menu to is famous for spawning great music, poetry and the planters. “Generally, planters are the univer- photography. Local singer/songwriter Patrick sity crowd and they want things like hummus, Keenan talks about planting on his CD As Con- babaganoosh, tabouli, fresh grainy bread and stant As The Northern Car; photographer Sarah pesto,” he said. It’s the thought of good food Anne Johnson has had solo shows of planting that can help you get through a bad day. photographs in Canada and America; and Hé- Hazards, besides returning lène Cyr’s excellent book of planting photogra- for a second season phy Handmade Forests is fantastic. Also check Let’s not mince words. You might have a out Mighty Films’ documentary Rooted Lives for personal revelation or two, but tree planting is a tasty glimpse at what it’s all about. grueling, back-breaking work. Often it means Often, there’s a healthy number of musi- unimaginable scenarios that will test your wits, cians in camp that will pull out the instruments improvisation, and shovel-handling prowess. after dinner and get a jam going. Writers will The work is outdoors and there are no missed find much food for thought, and planting po- days because it’s raining or even snowing. Not A ndre w McMonagle

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Skeptics won’t Cooking with ease get Chef mentary and listen to its every word. Dörrie captures the therapeutic tion and awareness. And they never Brown’s Zen The former group will never jump atmosphere that Brown establishes sound preachy, but express a sense of How to Cook Your Life on board. Ones who fall in between with his words of wisdom and his serenity that Dörrie captures in the approach to Directed by Doris Dörrie will probably remain in grey territory. gentle movements. Shots move slowly pacing of the documentary. What the documentary does Cinematheque Feb. 23-26 7:00 Dörrie presents us with only one side over a snail crawling across symbols but it sums of the coin, and that side is offered of Zen and the faint sound of crows unintentionally is fascinating. How to life, p.m., Feb. 27 9:00 p.m. with complete sincerity. chirping can be heard in the back- Cook Your Life functions as a time cap- Brown has a self-deprecating ground. We meet other cooks at the sule for this generation. It shows the up part of sense of humour and an odd laugh Tassajahara and the San Francisco Zen popularity of organic food and medi- that makes him seem honest. Center who work in a functional si- tation in our society—a part of the today’s culture Kathleen Gallagher “When you are cooking you are lence as a means of developing atten- spirit of the age preserved in time. Volunteer staff not just cooking, you are working on just right yourself, you are working on other Fancy radishes and Zen feature in How to Cook Your Life. people,” Brown says as he gently han- oris Dörrie has put together dles some dough. Brown touches food a documentary which fits as though it were precious. right into today’s culture. His calm nature would not sur- DHow to Cook Your Life has combined prise anyone, but that does not mean our concern for natural food with our Brown has shelved all his human fascination for all things Zen. emotions. The chef describes himself The documentary follows Zen as someone who needs to work on priest and chef Edward Espe Brown patience. His impatience is revealed as he walks us through the steps of in two short moments during which preparing food in a way that feeds the he is frustrated by inanimate objects. soul. Taking the time to seek out in- Brown is irritated with an olive oil gredients and putting together meals bottle and then again by the finicky is supposed to teach us how to remain packaging on a block of cheese. He in the moment and to go with the flow admits that when he began his career of things. To some this will sound sus- at the center in Tassajahara California, pect. To others this is the future: com- he was described as “arrogant, bossy, bining organic food with the popular short-tempered [and a] know-it-all.” practice of eastern thought. Those in He admits that he needed to work on the latter group will absorb this docu- himself and that he used Zen to do it.

The Breakfast Classic — Chapter #11

– cheap, fast, and reliably informal. Thank god, because as I was ordering a coffee from the waitress I spilled an entire Vivian Belik glass of water all over the table. The waitress didn’t seem to Volunteer Staff mind, she just shrugged and came back with a wadful of napkins, which she casually dropped on the table for us. I ’m not going to lie, I’m a breakfast snob. Ever since I had have my suspicions, however, that she was trying to tell me the good sense to learn how to cook my own breakfast I something by deciding to bring my coffee only after it had Ihave snubbed my nose at runny eggs, spat upon burnt been requested three times. toast, and looked the other way from greasy meat. Breakfast is The food on the other hand came right away, literally a meal to be championed: it’s a comforting friend after a rest- within minutes. And when the dishes appeared they were less night of sleep, an undemanding date, and a loving nurse dropped in one big heap at the end of the table without after a long night of partying. And so I have decided to look even an attempt on the part of the server to sort out whose off the eaten track for the best in Winnipeg’s downtown diner dish belonged to who. I am usually quite amused by this scene and have enlisted the help – for this week in particular – exchange between server and customer—the work involved of local photographer, Kelsey Clifford. in remembering each customer’s finicky requests and the awkward shuffling of plates when a plate has been matched Chapter # 13 - Hostelling International with the wrong customer. I should be amused, since I had – 330 Kennedy Street to play this game when I was a waitress myself a few years back. So I couldn’t help but laugh when the server left the food in a pile and then grunted, “Here you guys, figure out The HI diner, the Lo Pub, the Downtowner, the place which orders are yours” and then took off. The Fort Garry K where I used to buy cheap king cans - I still haven’t de- Hotel this place ain’t. el s e cided how to refer to the fancy new building that recently y

The food, however, was inviting: real potato hash C cropped up not far from the University of Winnipeg. With browns, well cooked eggs and nice thick pieces of toast. ff li all the recent hype surrounding its opening I knew I had to “Look how square the toast is, I love it,” said one of my ord review its dining facilities when I got the chance. breaky guests who was particularly enamored with her If you had the opportunity to eat in the old Down- meal. Unlike me, she was able to look past the dryness of towner – in its pre Hi/Lo fame – you will notice that it the hashbrowns. looks almost exactly the same now minus a couple signature Interestingly, the menu has a Filipino flair. If you’re items. My most favorite item being, of course, the giant feeling adventurous, as some of my guests were, you can white and golden unicorn that used to stand guard above order the Filipino breakfast, called ‘longsilog.’ Here the eggs the fireplace, watching as you sipped your coffee. are partnered with a bed of garlic-flavoured rice, a couple With all the renovations going on in the building, the links of Filipino sausage and some tomato and cucumber diner, I am told, will be one of the last rooms in the hostel slices. A nice alternative to the usual fare. to get all dolled up. This explains why the snappy exterior The best part about the HI diner is the cheap, cheap of the building just doesn’t seem to match the bland in- price, a mere $4.79 for the standard breakfast including terior of the diner. There’s not much in the way of décor coffee and taxes. Almost makes you want to stay a couple at the moment. Imagine a bare room: four walls, a couple nights at the hostel so you can wake up to this a couple windows, a simple fireplace and some tables and chairs. mornings in a row. K

There’s also a giant glass window dividing the tables inside el s e of the diner, a holdover from the days when people thought Right top and bottom: The y

C their plate of ham and eggs should be accompanied by a HI diner offers longsilog, a ff li side of smoke and cigarette ash. Filipino breakfast with garlic ord The breakfast here is perfect for the university student rice and sausage. NFebruaryovember 21, 1, 20072008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 18 SECTILISTINGSON

CAREER WORKSHOPS Offered by Counselling and Career Services. ON CAMPUS Pre-registration required by calling 786-9231. All workshops in room 0GM09, from 12:30-1:20 p.m. unless listed otherwise. Feb 26: Inter- OPPORTUNITIES view Skills • Feb 29: M.B.T.I. Introduction • Mar 7: M.B.T.I. Career • Mar 12: Interview Skills • Mar 13: Career Exploration (10-11 a.m.) • Mar 19: EVENTS Resume writing • Mar 20: S.I.I. Interpretation (10-11 a.m.) • Mar 25: WRITING GRAPHIC NOVELS WORKSHOP WITH LOVERN KINDZIER- Job Search Strategies • Mar 26: Managing Exam Anxiety (2:30-3:30 SKI The Writers’ Collective is pleased to announce a brand-new p.m.) workshop Sat, Feb 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $15 WC Members, $30 PROTEST AGAINST INDUSTRIAL LOGGING IN MANITOBA’S PROVINCIAL PARKS Wed, Feb 27, between 12 and 2 p.m. at the Leg. Hosted by the non-members, Room 3M50 U of W. In this workshop we will examine how to craft story in comic form. All participants should come with a UWSA & THE CEREBRAL PALSY STATIONARY BIKE RACE The UWSA Wilderness Committee and U of W’s EcoMAFIA. In conjunction with the invites and encourages you to support the Cerebral Palsy Association. Wilderness Committee’s collection of over 10 000 petition signatures, and three page draft of their character at a party. This basic situation-in either written or story-board format-open to a broad range of approaches We need your help to raise funds and awareness for this great cause. the impending deadlines on possible 20 year logging contract renewals in We are looking for volunteers to contribute 25 minutes between 10 a.m. Duck Mountain and Nopiming National Parks. For more info call Sandy or and interpretations, will serve as an opening sequence for your own and 5 p.m. on Sat, Mar 8 to ride a stationary bike. Contact the UWSA Robin at 786-9189, or email [email protected]. graphic narrative. To register, call 786-9468 or email writerscollective@ uwinnipeg.ca. for more information. THE TRIAL, A MOVIE ABOUT THE CASE OF THE CUBAN FIVE Showing Thurs, Feb 28 at 7 p.m. at the U of W, Room 1L11. Admission is free. STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOPS Feb 25: Goal Setting & Time Manage- KAPATID IN-SCHOOL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM Partnering university We will pass the hat to raise money for youth going on the Ché Guevara ment • Mar 3: Note-taking • Mar 10: Critical Thinking & Research-based students with Filipino new comer high school students as in-school Volunteer Work Brigade to Cuba this summer. Local singer Hugo Torres Analysis • Mar 17: Reading Strategies • Mar 24: Memory & Test Taking. mentors. Weekly Mon-Thurs from 4-5 p.m. Learn how to become will perform as well. For more information and to register call 786-9231. All workshops take eligible for the UWFSA Bursary. To volunteer email the University of place at the Counselling and Career Services, room 0GM09. Winnipeg Filipino Students’ Association at [email protected] for more POLITICS DEPARTMENT PRESENTS ROGER ANNIS *Haiti Today: A Hu- information. man Rights Crisis* Date: February 28, 2008 Time: 2:30 - 3:45 pm Room: 1L08 Roger Annis is a coordinator of the Canada Haiti Action Network and a trade union activist in Vancouver BC. In August, 2007, he traveled to Haiti for two weeks as part of a human rights investigative delegation. His 1.Friday Indie—The Furr at the Cavern reports from that trip, as well as other articles he has written on Haiti, can be found at www.thac.ca/blog/9. 2.Friday Pop—Paperbacks at the Lo Pub

BRING ON THE DRUMS: PERCUSSION EXPLOSION Presented by the 3.Saturday Hardcore—Cancer Bats at the WECC Part-time/Mature Students’ Centre. Mon, Mar 3 from 12:30 - 2:30 Bulman Multi-Purpose Room. Featuring a 45-minute performance in the first hour 4.Saturday Vanishing Point closes this Saturday at Aceart—get there! and drumming workshop in the second hour. Performers: Scott Senior, UNITER’S TOP 5 drummer of The Duhks and Rodrigo Muñoz, lead of Papa Mambo. For 5.All weekend Shakespeare’s Dog at MTC—Raunchy take on bard’s best friend. more information, email the PTM Centre: [email protected] FOR THE WEEKEND

UWFSA BADMINTON TOURNAMENT 2008 Singles, Doubles, & Mixed Doubles. Thurs, Mar 6 at 5 p.m. and Fri, Mar 7 at 7 p.m. Tec Voc High School, 1555 Wall St (Old Gymnasium) Cash prizes! Registration only Fault, 7 p.m. • Feb 23: Saturday morning all-you-can-eat cereal cartoon $10! Email the U of W Filipino Students’ Association at [email protected] party! 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Feb 22-28: The Bodybuilder and I, 9 p.m. • Feb for more information and to register. 23-26 at 7 p.m. and Feb 27 at 9 p.m.: How to Cook Your Life comedy VIRTUOSI CONCERTS PRESENTS IAN PARKER, PIANO Sat, Mar 15, 8 GLOBE CINEMA Portage Place Now playing: I’m Not There, Juno, There Will Be Blood. Call 69-GLOBE for details. p.m. Programme: “My Fantasies” - Haydn Fantasy in C major, Hob.XVII:4 COMEDY AT THE CAVERN Feb 27, 9 p.m. at The Cavern 112 Osborne St. Mozart Fantasy in C minor, K. 475, Chopin Fantasy in F minor, Op.49, Free Stand up comedy hosted by John B Duff Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 14 in C minor, Op.27 No. 2 “Moonlight So- PARK THEATRE 698 Osborne St. 478-7275 Feb 21: Cinematic Ladies nata” Hetu Fantaisie pour Piano Op. 59 Schumann Fantasy in C major, Op. Society presents Burning Love, 7:30 p.m.• Feb 27: MB Eco-Network COMEDY LOSER Feb 29, 9 p.m. at the King’s Head Pub 120 King St. Free 17. Tickets: $29 adults / $27 seniors / $14.50 students Film Night “The Fight for True Farming”, 7 p.m. alternative comedy hosted by Ryan McMahon

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correctly will be included in the draw for scholar- during the academic year. Each award is up to disciplinary domain of scientific inquiry. Students and high school transcripts. ships. There will be one $5,000 prize, twenty a maximum of $3,000 for university students. will learn how to work in a Network environment, • Demonstrate financial need. $1,000 prizes, and forty prizes of $500. For more Recipients of the awards may be considered for gain research skills, and receive guidance for ca- UNIVERSITY information go to http://www.operation-dialogue. summer and/or part-time employment with on of reer development in applied as well as basic areas Applications are available either in the U of com/e/tac/s.html the Business Council’s member companies. To be of research and practice. W Awards Office located in Graham Hall, eligible for this award you must be of Aboriginal or on-line at: http://www.iie.org/Template. OF WINNIPEG The next Talk About Canada! Scholarship Quiz will ancestry and meet the following criteria: The Network awards $6,500 to each of 10 students cfm?Section=Students&template=/Activity/Activi- be online 10:00 EST January 14, 2008 to 10:00 • You are a citizen of Canada and permanent and $1,500 relocation supplement for the student tyDisplay.cfm&ActivityID=408&AMenuID=23 EST February 25, 2008. resident of Manitoba, having resided in Manitoba who applies to a position in a different location Deadline: March 31, 2008 for the last 12 months. from their home university. INTERNAL AWARDS: UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA GRADUATE FEL- • You plan to attend a Manitoba public LOWSHIPS To be eligible you must: THE JEWISH FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA: EDU- postsecondary institution, in any discipline THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG MANITOBA • Be a Canadian citizen or have a Landed CATION AWARDS The faculty of Graduate Studies offers $2.2M in (trades, business, general studies, science, etc.) GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS 2008 Immigrant Status; new and continuing University of Manitoba Gradu- in the next academic year. The Jewish Foundation offers a number of awards • Be a 3rd year undergraduate, defined as ate Fellowships (UMFG) each year to meritorious • You plan to maintain full-time status (at least a to Manitoba students. The following is a list of The University of Winnipeg Manitoba Graduate someone who, in the fall of 2008, will be entering students for full-time and/or research (which 60% course load). awards available: General Studies Award; Judaic Scholarship (MGS) is open to persons who are a) fourth year degree; or b) the fourth or fifth year includes works that are considered creative en- • You are in need of financial assistance. Studies and/or studies in Israel; enrolled or planning to enroll in a research-based of a five year degree program such as education. deavors) leading to a graduate degree. The value Masters program at The University of Winnipeg. • Have at least an A minus or 80 percent overall Ruth & Joe Freed Academic Excellence awards; for a 12-month period will be $16,000 for a Ph.D. If you are receiving funding form other sources, Award recipients must demonstrate superior academic average. Mark & Dorothy Danzker Scholarship; and $12,000 toward a Masters. Awards are made including band funding, you may still apply for intellectual ability and academic accomplishment. this award to cover additional costs. Applications on the basis of academic excellence (a minimum For information on how to apply go to http://www. Mona Gray Creative Arts Scholarship. For eligibility Application forms and more information can be are available either in the U of W Awards Office GPA of 3.75 in the last two years of full-time study cllrnet.ca/training/awards or contact Ann Marie criteria or to apply go to http://www.jewishfounda- obtained from: The Office of the Vice-President located in Graham Hall, or on-line at http://www. at a recognized university); and are open to stu- Schenk at 519.661.3619 mailto:annmarie@cllrnet. tion.org/index2.html Deadline for all Awards: (Research and Graduate Studies) or Alicia Dueck, businesscouncilmb.ca/ Applications should be Graduate Studies Officer 204-786-9093; a.dueck@ dents who will be registered as full-time graduate ca Deadline: March 3, 2008 March 31, 2008 students (Masters or Ph.D.) at the University of submitted to the Awards & Financial Aid Office by uwinnipeg.ca; http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/ March 28, 2008. grad-studies-int-awards Manitoba regardless of nationality or discipline THE CANADIAN CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION: DESMOND CONACHER SCHOLARSHIP during tenure of the award. Canadian citizens and LEMAIRE CO-OPERATIVE STUDIES AWARD GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIA- This scholarship is offered in memory of Des- permanent residents are encouraged to apply to Completed application packages must be submit- TION OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA (Two Louis Lemaire, a co-operative pioneer, dedicated mond Conacher, formerly Professor of Classics CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC scholarships, if they are ted to your proposed graduate department by Awards Available) much of his life to organizing co-operatives in at Trinity College, Toronto, Fellow of the Royal eligible for funding from these research councils. March 1, 2008. Saskatchewan and willed part of his estate to the Society of Canada, and Honorary President of Applications are available either in the U of W Public Employee Retirement Research and Ad- Co-operative College of Canada (now the Canadian the Classical Association of Canada. The purpose Awards Office located in Graham Hall, or on-line ministration Scholarship THE CLIFFORD J. ROBSON MEMORIAL AWARD Co-operative Association) to support co-operative of this award is to assist and encourage a young at http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/ FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING studies. scholar entering graduate studies in classics. funding/112.htm This $4,000 award is available to full- or part-time students who are enrolled in a graduate program One award of $2,500 is offered each year. To be Available to both undergraduate and graduate The purpose of the award is to give recognition Deadline: February 22, 2008 in public administration, finance, business admin- eligible to for this award you must: students, the Lemaire awards are intended to to a faculty member of the University of Winnipeg istration, or social sciences preparing for a career • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident; encourage students to undertake studies which for excellence in teaching. Nominations will be EXPLORE LANGUAGE-LEARNING BURSARY in state and local government with a focus on • Be entering into your first year of graduate will help them contribute to the development received from all segments of the University com- OPPORTUNITY public-sector retirement benefits. studies in a classics or similar programme at a munity such as students, alumni, faculty members of co-operatives in Canada or elsewhere. Three Canadian university; Discover another region of Canada and use and the administration. When submitting nomina- Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship awards of $1,000 each are also intended to • Be less than 28 years of age on January 1st of the opportunity to improve your knowledge of tions, please evaluate or comment on your candi- support students who have been involved in co- this year. French. Explore is a five-week intensive language- date, bearing in mind such criteria as the following, This $5,000 award is available to an undergraduate operatives, preferably in leadership positions, as • Specializations within the general area of clas- learning course. You can take the course in or other such criteria as are deemed relevant: or graduate student enrolled in a course of study volunteers or employees. To be eligible for these sics such as ancient history, ancient philosophy, the spring or summer, which ever you prefer! preparing for a career in state and local govern- awards you must qualify and undertake studies at and classical archaeology are eligible. The main Participants in Explore receive a $2,000 bursary ment finance. The student must be enrolled in a Canadian university or be a Canadian citizen or criteria are academic achievement, professional • Having a comprehensive knowledge of the covering tuition fees for the course, instruction public administration, accounting, finance, politi- landed immigrant studying at a university outside promise, and an appropriate under-graduate subject. materials, meals, and accommodation. The cal science, economics or business administration of Canada. preparation. • Being habitually well prepared for class. educational institution you will be attending will • Establishing good rapport with the students (with a specific focus on government or nonprofit receive the bursary directly. Some schools offer management). To apply go to http://www.coopscanada.coop/ Please refer to http://www.cac-scec.ca/conacher/ both in and out of class. the possibility of credit transfers for the course cooplinks/education/awards/ - lemaire • Encouraging student participation in class. index.html for more information or to apply for you take, so check with the institution where you For more information or to apply for these this award. Deadline: March 31, 2008 • Setting a high standard and successfully moti- wish to transfer your credits. To be eligible to awards go to: http://www.gfoa.org/index. Deadline: March 15, 2008 vating students to try to attain such a standard. apply, you must meet the following three criteria: php?option=com_content&task=view&id=96&It THE DALTON CAMP AWARD THE LEONARD FOUNDATION • Communicating the subject matter effectively to • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. emid=107 Established by Friends of Canadian Broadcasting the students. • Be at a post-secondary level of study by the The Leonard Foundation offers 140, $1,000 in 2002, the Dalton Camp Award honours the • Utilizing methods of evaluation of student time your Explore course begins. Deadline for both awards: February 29, 2008 scholarships each year to undergraduate stu- memory of the late Dalton Camp, a distinguished performance which search for understanding • Have been a full-time student for at least one dents. Preference is given to applicants who are LEO J. KRYSA FAMILY UNDERGRADUATE commentator on Canadian public affairs. The of the subject rather than just the ability to term during the current school year. daughters or sons of ordained clergy, licensed SCHOLARSHIP purpose of the award is to encourage and memorize. elementary or secondary teachers, Canadian mili- recognize excellence in essay writing on the link • Being accessible to students in evaluation You may also be eligible to receive a summer job The Krysa Undergraduate scholarship (up to tary personnel, graduates of a Canadian Military between democratic values and the quality of the procedures. placement for graduating Explore participants. $3,500), non-renewable, is awarded annually to a College, members of the Engineering Institute of media in Canada. Each year, up to two Canadians Deadline: February 28, 2008 student in the faculty of Arts or Education about to Canada and members of the Mining and Metallur- are selected to win a $5,000 prize for excellence To be eligible, a nominee must be teaching at this enter the final year of study in pursuit of an under- gical Institute of Canada. Preference is also given THE KILLAM FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM in essay writing on the link between democratic University. Candidates will be appraised in terms of graduate degree. The applicant’s programs must to those who have previously received an award values and the equality of the media in Canada. their undergraduate teaching above the Grade XII The Killam scholarship program allows under- emphasize Ukrainian and/or Ukrainian-Canadian from the Leonard Foundation. For details visit http://www.daltoncampaward.ca/ level. No candidate is eligible to receive this award graduate students from accredited degree grant- studies, through a combination of Ukrainian and Deadline for entries: March 31, 2008 more than once. Nomination forms are available in ing colleges and universities to participate in a East European or Canadian courses in one of the Colonel Reuben Wells Leonard wanted this finan- the Awards Office - main floor Graham Hall, and bi-national residential exchange program between above areas. The scholarship is for an eight-month cial assistance to go to individuals who, without the Information Centre - main floor Centennial it, would not be able to obtain a degree. For that, MANITOBA STUDENT AID PROGRAM Canada and the United States of America. Scholar- period of study at any Canadian university. Can- (MSAP) Hall. Nominations should be sent to the Chair of ship recipients spend either one semester or a full didates must be Canadian citizens or permanent a true financial need must be demonstrated. For the Selection Committee not later than March 3, academic year as an exchange student in the other residents of Canada at the time of application. Ap- more information or to apply for this award, please DID YOU KNOW... You can still apply for a 2008. Dr. John Bulman, Chancellor Emeritus country. The benefits of this award include: US plications are available either in the U of W Awards go to: http://www.leonardfnd.org/ Deadline: March 2007/2008 government student loan online at $10,000 for the full academic year, or US $5,000 Office located in Graham Hall, or on-line at http:// 15, 2008 website www.manitobastudentaid.ca c/o Director of Awards & Financial Aid Awards for one semester, $500 in the host country’s www.cius.ca/ Deadline: March 1, 2008 THE ENS INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS PRO- DID YOU KNOW... You can check the status of Office, Room 1G07F (Graham Hall) denomination for Health Insurance Allowance, GRAM your student aid application, find out what docu- and $1,000 in host country’s denomination for TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION OF CANADA mentation is still outstanding, and update your The University of Winnipeg 515 Portage Ave Win- in-country travel allowance. (TAC) For over two centuries, the Ecole normale address information and much more on line? Go nipeg, MB R3B 2E9 The Transportation Association of Canada Foun- superieure, in Paris, has recruited some of the To be eligible you must be a full-time under- to www.manitobastudentaid.ca My SAO to log into dation is a registered charity that was established finest French students across all disciplines in the graduate student in good standing, in any field of your existing account. UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG GRADUATE & PRO- by the Transportation Association of Canada in Humanities and the Sciences. In 2002, in an effort study, have citizenship in the home country, have FESSIONAL STUDIES APPLICATION EXPENSES March 2003. Last year the Foundation awarded to renew its mission, the E.N.S. created the Inter- DID YOU KNOW… If you are a student who has superior academic achievement, be proficient in BURSARY 25 scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $10,000. national Scholars Program. For three years now, had past Government Student Loans and you English, and have permission from your home The scholarship program supports the educational students have been welcomed from throughout are currently a full-time student, please fill out a university. This bursary assists students with respect to the needs of the Canadian transportation industry, the world to enrich the Ecole with a new diversity. Schedule 2 document to remain in non-payment high costs associated with applying to Graduate These students earn a Master’s Degree as well For more information or to apply online go to by providing financial assistance to promising status. Please come to Student Services in Gra- and Professional Schools. Applicants must meet as a degree from the Ecole normale superieure http://www.killamfellowships.com/ undergraduate and postgraduate students, and ham hall, where front counter staff can help you the following criteria: professionals returning to school, for studies in and more often than not continue their studies with this form. • Have a minimum GPA of 3.55 in the previous Deadline: Extended to February 29, 2008 (for transportation related disciplines. These include to complete a doctorate. During the tenure at academic year. awards to be taken up during the 2008-2009 the areas of transportation planning; traffic man- the Ecole, the international scholars receive a Missing Information. If any documentation • Be registered in the final year of an honours or academic year). agement; design of transportation infrastructure monthly stipend and accommodations in one of requested by the MSAP, such as summer income four-year degree program in Arts or Science, or in and public transportation; program management; our residence halls. They are entitled to the same verification, has not yet been submitted, electronic the final year of the Integrated B.Ed program. MANITOBA CITIZEN’S BURSARY FUND FOR NA- environment monitoring and mitigation; and op- status as the Ecole’s French students including the confirmation of your loan document will not oc- • Have documented financial need: a Canada TIVE PEOPLES erations, construction and maintenance. possibility of applying for a three-year doctoral cur and your loan funds will not be in place at the Student Loan/Provincial Loan or a Student line of fellowship after their three years of study. To be eli- beginning of the Winter Term. Provided by the Kiwanis Club of Winnipeg Founda- credit at a banking institution. General criteria for Foundation scholarships: gible, students in the Humanities must be enrolled tion Inc., the bursary is open to students currently • Full-time and part-time students may apply. • Candidates must be Canadian citizens or landed in their final year of undergraduate studies. In the Revision to your needs assessment. You should be enrolled at the Universities of Winnipeg, Brandon, immigrants. Sciences, students enrolled in their second, third aware that new information, such as verification of or Manitoba. The bursary fund was designed to Applications are available in the Awards office • Preference may be given to candidates with or fourth year of university studies may apply. your summer income, may increase or decrease help offset the costs of financial problems that located in Student Services and will be accepted relevant work experience. You can apply at http://www.ens.fr/international/ your MSAP needs assessment and the resulting may arise after entering University and offer beginning November 15, 2007. Students may ap- • More than one scholarship may be awarded to Deadline: March 16, 2008 loan amounts you are eligible to receive. Similarly, awards ranging from $175 and $450. ply any time during the Fall/Winter academic year, an individual. if your current course load is different from that GE FOUNDATION SCHOLAR-LEADERS PRO- on your Notice of Assistance letter, the amount of providing that funding is available for this bursary. Preference is given to Native students (Indian, • Scholarships are for full year attendance in post GRAM IN CANADA loan you are eligible to receive may change. Applications will be evaluated on a first come, first Metis and Inuit) who demonstrate financial need secondary institutions only. serve basis. and maintain satisfactory grades to retain their For an application and a list of specific eligibility The Scholar-Leaders Program provides financial DID YOU KNOW... Manitoba Student Aid staff is eligibility. Points will also be given to students criteria regarding undergraduate and postgraduate support and skills development opportunities on campus on Fridays from 1 - 4p.m. To set up an participating in extra-curricular activities. scholarships visit: to 15 accomplished first-year undergraduate appointment time, phone 786-9458 or 786-9984 EXTERNAL AWARDS: students from recognized institutions who are Applications are available at the U of W Awards AUCC AWARDS http://www.tac-atc.ca/english/educationandtrain- pursuing degrees in the fields of engineering The Awards and Financial Aid staff at the University Office located in Graham Hall ing/scholarships.cfm - scholarships and business/management. This is a $4,000 per of Winnipeg will continue to keep you informed of The Association of Universities and Colleges of year scholarship for the second, third and fourth available awards, scholarships and bursary op- Applications must be submitted to the Awards & Canada provides 150 scholarship programs on Fill out one application to be considered for a list of years of your undergraduate program. You will portunities. Financial Aid Office by February 29, 2008. behalf of the Federal Government, domestic and scholarships for which you qualify. also receive mentoring by a business leader at GE foreign agencies, and private sector companies. Financial Aid Websites BUSINESS COUNCIL OF MANITOBA ABORIGINAL Canada and be able to participate in leadership Check out website www.aucc.ca Look under the Deadline: March 3, 2008 activities and community development projects. EDUCATION AWARDS Canlearn Site www.canlearn.ca heading Scholarships open to the public. Dead- The program is open to Aboriginal peoples, lines: various. The Business Council of Manitoba represents CANADIAN LANGUAGE & LITERACY RESEARCH NETWORK SUMMER RESEARCH ASSISTANCE- women in engineering programs or persons with Manitoba Student Aid Program www.manito- the best business leadership, working to make disabilities who: THE TALK ABOUT CANADA SCHOLARSHIP QUIZ SHIPS bastudentaid.ca Manitoba an exciting place to live, work and • Are Canadian residents The Talk About Canada! Scholarship Quiz is a invest. The Business Council recognizes the The Canadian Language & Literacy Research • Are first-year full-time students at a recognized Surfing for dollars? Try these two websites for national contest for students who are citizens potential in our Aboriginal community and offers Network is a collaborative research group dedi- Canadian university. more award opportunities. or permanent residents of Canada who wish to financial support and employment opportunities cated to reducing the number of Canadians who • Are studying engineering or business/manage- earn scholarship money for tuition. The quiz has to Aboriginal citizens who attend post-secondary struggle with language and literacy. The purpose ment. www.studentawards.com institutions in our province through this award of the award is to enhance students’ awareness of fifty-one multiple-choice questions on Canadian • Have high academic performance, as www.scholarshipscanada.com subjects. Any student who answers fifty questions program. The Business Council offers awards to language and literacy research issues as a multi- demonstrated by first semester university results assist with the cost of tuition, books and supplies contact: [email protected] The Uniter FebruaryNovember 21, 1, 20082007 SECTISPOROTSN 21

Sp o r t s Ed i t o r : Ka l e n Qu a ll y Sports E-m a i l : s p o r t s @u n i t e r .c a Moving on after years of moving up lake, remembering the teaching of Social Studies as well as sport. “I got mental stimulation in the Bill Wedlake classroom… and physical stimulation coaching the team.” steps down as After St. John’s Collegiate, Bill joined the University of Winnipeg Wesmen, coaching Athletic Director men’s Basketball. For 16 years, Wedlake endeav- ored to win with the Men’s team. Some of his Josh Boulding achievements were the highlights of his career. Volunteer staff “When all four teams were number one in the country at the same time,” he recalled. Wedlake also participated on the National team fter 24 years of involvement with the as an assistant coach to Jack Donahue. Wesmen and the University of Winni- Wedlake came into the position of peg, Bill Wedlake, Athletic Director of Athletics Director at the University in 2000 and theA University of Winnipeg’s Wesmen, is step- since then has worked to boost the caliber of the The beloved Bill Wedlake leaves an impressive record and many memories with the UW. ping down. Wesmen program as well as the community. Wedlake has been Athletic Director “He’s raised the profile of Wesmen Ath- Wesmen athletes now take advantage of fund- CFRW. since 2000. Before that he was the head coach letics,” said Reid. “He was, as a coach, very me- raising efforts, earning their tuitions through the “Of course,” said Wedlake. “Of all the of the Men’s Basketball team for 16 years, begin- ticulous… took care of all the details. This trans- scholarship program. media… the Uniter has always been there… con- ning in 1984. lated into [his success] as Athletic Director.” Most recently, the University named sistent through the ups and the downs.” “He strives for excellence,” said Doran In 2005, Wedlake joined his brother the new addition to the Duckworth Centre in “I’ve watched [Wedlake] since I was Reid, Associate Athletic Director. “Bill Wedlake in the Basketball Hall of Fame that stands on the his honor. young on cable 11 about his teachings in basket- has the energy of a 30-year-old. His work ethic second floor in the Duckworth Centre. “The [Bill Wedlake] Fitness Centre ball,” said Nasajpour. “[Bill]’s been a great influ- will be missed.” “For me to join my brother,” said was one of his brainchilds,” said Sheldon Ap- ence to me.” Wedlake has achieved a lot during his Wedlake, “Is really, really special.” pelle, Sports Information Coordinator for the While he will no longer be around tenure at the University, including increasing at- “As a builder, though,” said Wedlake. Wesmen for the past four years. “ the University as Athletic Director, Wed- tendance and introducing scholarship opportu- “I was a benchwarmer for four years at U of M.” “[Wedlake]’s been here for a long lake has already been approached about some nities for all of the Wesmen athletes. Over the years as Athletic Director, and time,” commented Erfan Nasajpour, the Wes- opportunities. Bill’s extensive basketball career began as a coach, Wedlake has greatly improved par- men men’s basketball guard and leading scorer. “Worry about [the opportunities] in early. Before coming to the University of Win- ticipation in the annual Wesmen Classic and the “It is going to be hard to replace him. [He was] August,” he said. “Maybe.” nipeg, Wedlake spent 16 years coaching Varsity local Men’s league. Originally consisting of less great at getting fans out.” After a vacation in a small place on the Boys basketball at St. John’s High School. than 15 teams, the Wesmen Classic now boasts Among other things, Wedlake has led coast of Costa Rica, Wedlake plans on spending “It was especially fun to come back and well over 100 teams participating in the winter a successful public speaking career, has written more time at his all-seasons cottage and definitely teach at the school I went to,” said Wedlake. tournament. He also introduced a scholarship several books and has even produced a long run- cut back on the workweek. With 12 years in the provincials, the St. program that offers full tuition for any student ning instructional television series on basketball. “Fundraising, marketing promotions, John’s team managed to catch only one elusive athlete that achieves All-Canadian status. Wedlake has also brought the Wesmen to the project management” are all opportunities but win in the championship under Wedlake. “[The Wesman] have covered, on aver- attention of the rest of the community as well, “no more evenings and weekends” mentioned “It was the best of both,” said Wed- age, two-thirds of a tuition,” said Wedlake. Many including having games broadcast on 1290 AM the outgoing director. Crossword #19 Sudoku #19

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It has fact remains that almost every team in the league, The low been reported recentley from tsn.ca that Hossa despite Tampa Bay, Los Angeles, and Toronto, has notified Atlanta management of a very slim still have a shot at the playoffs. With the season- chance of the Slovakian star re-signing with the long tight battles in each conference, especially down on the Close shave, close club this summer. San Jose Sharks struggling now down the stretch, it is simply a matter of call for Zedni captain Patrick Marleau’s name has also been time to indicate what type of frenzy February looming thrown around. However the San Jose centre is 26th will conjure. slated to make $6.1 million this season despite On February 12th hockey fans NHL trade registering a paltry twenty-eight points as of Feb- witnessed a rare and frightening scene when, ruary 18th, possibly making him an undesirable. in a game between the Florida Panthers and deadline Furthermore, Marleau was recently placed on the Buffalo Sabres, the Panthers’ Richard Zednik injured reserve with a groin injury. . had his carotid artery in his neck severed by Bredan Roney Calgary Flames left winger Alex Tanguay a teammate’s skate blade. Luckily, Zednik had has been brought up considerably as the Mon- Volunteer staff the presence of mind to rush to the bench treal Canadiens are apparently interested in the and was brought to a hospital in time to winger’s services, despite the traditional NHL undergo life saving surgery on the cut. The pring is looming in the minds of NHL General Manager standpoint of denying rumours game proceeded after it had been confirmed fans, and that means one thing before the (as Darryl Sutter has done) this is a deal that big playoff dance; the annual extravaganza could go through. Former NHL MVP and Anna that Zednik’s cut had been closed. Such an ofS deadline deals. February 26th will see GM’s Kournikova pawn Sergei Fedorov has also been incident is practically inevitable in hockey, clamouring to either strengthen playoff bound mentioned, all depending on whether or not the considering the fact that professional players teams down the stretch, clubs bordering at the Columbus Blue Jackets fall out of playoff conten- do not wear a protective neck guard despite eighth parallel, or to conversely allow struggling tion. Fedorov would make an ideal rental player skating on razor sharp blades. Yet neck teams to shave off some cap space. for the forthcoming playoffs as he has effectively guards are unlikely to become mandatory. Last February saw a deadline day record of transitioned his game to that of a rovering style The last time a similar incident occurred was twenty-five trades take place. Most notably that between forward and defense. Reports out of De- in 1989 when Buffalo Sabres’ goalie Clint troit indicate a possible return for Fedorov, who of the shocking Ryan Smyth deal that sent the Malarchuk had his throat slashed by a skate. Edmonton winger to New York for a brief foray is in the final year of a massive contract signed (ESPN.com) with the Islanders. with Anaheim five years ago. Tsn.ca states “the The Toronto Maple Leafs’ captain Mats veteran centre would be alright with (a move to Sundin has been possibly the most talked about Detroit).” Canadian marathoner player leading up to the deadline in an effort Other forwards on the radar include the an- Women’s basketball plans run to north pole towards a major rebuilding of the Leafs organi- nual Olli Jokinen rumours, which have become team advances after zation following the recent firing of lame-duck a bit of a deadline tradition for the Panthers cap- a trio of thrillers Ray Zahab of Chelsea, Quebec, is GM John Ferguson Jr. However, this will all de- tain, struggling Montreal Canadiens right winger The Wesmen faced elimination twice this an accomplished marathon runner and pend Sundin’s willingness to waive the no-trade Michael Ryder, who has also been mentioned for international adventurer. Just last summer, clause (as many other rumoured Leafs have re- a better part of the year, Edmonton Oilers cen- past weekend against their rivals, the portedly declined doing so, i.e. Tomas Kaberle) tre Jarret Stoll, and Tampa Bay Lightning winger University of Manitoba Bisons, heading the 38-year old Zahab ran three of Canada’s incorporated in the one-year deal he signed in Vaclav Prospal. Any of these aforementioned into overtime on February 16th and legendary Coastal Trails; the 115-kilometre June. Speculation had former NHL MVP and forwards could be dealt as clubs such as Detroit, 17th. However, twice the Wesmen pulled trail called Akshayuk Pass on Baffin Island, current human bandage Peter Forsberg return- Dallas, Colorado, Nashville, Vancouver and the out the victory. The Wesmen dropped Newfoundland’s East Coast trail, and finally ing to the NHL, narrowing his choices down to rising Phoenix Coyotes have been looking for the series opener by a heartbreaking British Columbia’s West Coast trail. Last Philadelphia, Colorado, and even Ottawa after a some top six depth up front. 53-51 on February 14th, but pulled year, Zahab conquered his greatest challenge handful of teams were deemed out of the Foppa On the defensive side of things, Los Angeles out consecutive clutch victories in the when he and two running partners completed captain Rob Blake, Tampa’s Dan Boyle, Buffalo sweepstakes. However tsn.ca reported on Febru- following two games, 86-75 (OT) and a 111-day, 7,000-kilometre crossing of the blue liner Brian Campbell, Edmonton tender ary 18th, the few teams interested in Forsberg’s 69-67 (OT). The hero of the weekend for Sahara Desert. According to TheStar.com, services have been notified that he does not be- Dwayne Roloson, and current Senators backup the Wesmen may have been first-year starting in February or March of 2009, Zahab lieve he can commit to playing this season due to Ray Emery all have been names thrown into the Amy Ogidan, who scored 15 points in and running partner Kevin Valleley plan to his ongoing foot and skate dilemma. trade mix. Potential buyers include the Chicago run 750 kilometres from Ward Hunt Island High profile names include that of Atlanta Blackhawks who have been looking for a power Overtime on February 16th. However, Thrashers all-star winger Marian Hossa, who is play specialist and Tampa Bay’s eternal quest to there was no one player who dominated in Nunavut to the North Pole. Right now, also in the final year of a contract signed in 2005. find a starting goalie to replace the 1980’s style as the Wesmen had a different points Zahab is raising money for the enormous TheFourthPeriod.com reports that if Hossa isn’t duo of Marc Denis and Johan Holmqvist. leader in all three games. (Wesmen.ca) endeavour, which will highlight climate issues in Canada’s north. (TheStar.com)

have been equally memorable. Embarrassing moment with the Wesmen? Possible Super Bowl I can remember coming to the University of Win- killer turned himself in Know your nipeg and seeing all these older third and fourth and fifth year girls, stronger and taller than me, Fans attending the Giants-Patriots and we were playing in an alumni game and I was classic on February 3rd had no idea at the just terrified. It was very intimidating. time, but there was nearly a disastrous Wesmen Future playing or coaching volleyball? shooting at Super Bowl XLII. According to I’d definitely love to coach. I don’t know ifit would be at a high school or University level. FanNation.com, a distraught man threatened Third-year guard I’d definitely want to do volunteer coaching in to shoot people and parked outside the site of places that don’t have coaches and areas that need the Super Bowl with a rifle and 200 rounds of help. ammunition before changing his mind. Kurt Randie Gibson What kind of music do you listen to? William Havelock even made a manifesto, Kalen Qually and Randie Gibson I listen to everything….country, rap, Top 40. which he mailed to media outlets, in which he Favourite singer or band? What made you decide to play with the claimed that he would “shed the blood of the Favourite class at University of Winnipeg? I like Brad Paisley, Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney, Wesmen? innocent.” He was reportedly armed with an Movement education is probably my favourite those country guys. It’s a great program. The women’s basketball pro- AR-15 assault rifle outside of the University one. Last concert you went to? gram has always been successful. Tanya (McKay) of Phoenix Stadium before changing his Favourite place to kill time at school? Brad Paisley and Taylor Swift. is a great coach. Everyone from Regina grows up mind and turning himself in to authorities. Probably In our team room. Embarrassing song on your iPod? and plays for the University of Regina. I wanted (FanNation.com) Where did you play volleyball in high school? I love the Spice Girls… to do something different and I have family here. Balfour Collegiate (in Regina, SK) If you have dinner with any three people, who It was a good fit. would it be? Best moment with the Wesmen? The Queen, Michael Jordan, and Oprah. I’d say making it to Final Four the past two years NFebruaryovember 21, 1, 20072008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 24 SECTISPORTSON

What the Wesmen did best was finally dominant straight set performance. show that they could close out third sets, which Early in the second game it looked like Trin- Just how dominant? is something they have had trouble with all sea- ity Western might have made the necessary ad- son. Their complete domination sends a message justments to challenge Winnipeg. For most of the throughout the CIS that the Wesmen mean busi- first set it was mostly Winnipeg as they held the Winnipeg destroys Trinity Western ness (four). They also sent a message to their fans lead throughout but the Spartans were able to stay that despite losing to Brandon, they are ready for close. When the Wesmen led 24-20 the Spartans in men’s volleyball layoff action the playoffs. started making a charge and tied up the game 24 The first game against the Spartans wasa all. The Wesmen kept their poise and held off the ow many ways can I say the University Jo Villaverde quick one (five). In just over an hour Winnipeg attack to win 27-25. of Winnipeg Wesmen dominated the Volunteer staff was able to come out with a decisive win. Trin- The second and third sets were a lot of the Trinity Western Spartans in their quar- ity Western was actually able to be on top at the same domination. After a season filled with third- H terfinal matchup this past first technical time out, 8-6, but the attack led by set follies, the Wesmen decided to bypass giving weekend? Let’s keep count. the serving of the fifth-year opposite Ben Schel- the Spartans any hope and delivered them the

H agan From their impressive serv- lenberg was more than 300 Spartans could handle killing blow as they won 25-16 and proved to the ing (we can start the count (six and seven) as the Wesmen finished the set on entire country that the Wesmen are the real deal.

Trevor Trevor at one) to their overpower- top 25-14 (eight). Andrew Town led the second game with 13 ing hitters (two), it looked The second set continued to be all Wesmen kills while Schellenberg was right behind him as though the powerhouse as the Spartans were not able to take one lead with nine kills, three aces, and an impressive 13 Wesmen are living up to and Winnipeg took another set 25-19 (I’ve lost digs for the 6’6” opposite. the hype in these playoffs. count). For much of the third set, it looked like The Wesmen have now secured their berth Coming off the back- the Spartans might be able to come back. How- into the CIS Championships in Laval, Quebec. to-back losses to the Bran- ever, the focused Wesmen were not going to drop The surging Wesmen now head to Edmonton to don Bobcats, the Wesmen this third and final set. Alan Ahow, who led the play in the Canada West Final Four. And to finish refocused their game. They game with 12 kills, was able to break a trend of off with ways to say the Wesmen are dominant, I had to be angry after the the teams trading points. Combined with Schel- will be as bold to say they are the favourites to win upset losses and they took lenberg, they scored the final two points of the the whole thing. it out on the Spartans match and the Wesmen 25-23 win, capping off a (that’s three, now). On the road to sweeping the series the Wesmen took every set winning 3-0 in both games (25-14, 25-19, 25-23 on Friday and 27-25, 25-22, 25-18 on Saturday).

Left: Alan Ahow blasts one of his 12 kills in a victory of the Spartans on February 15th.

Right: The Duckworth Centre was the site of the H agan Wesmen’s 3-0 victory on

February 15th and 16th. Trevor