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The Coffee Craze of Our Society ○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ cording to the Coffee Association of ach disorders.” Researchers at this Tara Millman ten to Canada, which represents coffee university have identified a “caffeine

Staff Writer this: let’s ○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○ growers, importers, roasters, and dependence syndrome”. If you have say your retailers, Canadians drink more than three out of four of the following favorite It’s black, bitter, and oh-so-sat- 14 billion cups of coffee a year. Three symptoms, it’s time to ease up on the morning isfying. It keeps your eyes open dur- quarters of Quebec adults drink cof- good stuff: withdraw symptoms, drink is a ing those late-night study sessions. fee, and it seems to have become so- such as headache, depression and fa- Starbucks The teachers of your early morning ciety’s favorite drink, after water. tigue; continued consumption of café mo- classes should give it credit for wak- And that’s only the adults! Today’s caffeine despite physical problems; cha with ing you up. You can’t drive any- kids and teens are starting to drink unsuccessful attempts to cut back or whipped where without seeing a coffee shop, coffee at younger and younger ages, eliminate caffeine; and increased cream. If and they seem to be popping up on since it is so accessible. They have tolerance. you every corner. So what is all the hype been nicknamed “Generation wired”. choose It is possible to get hooked on caf- about coffee? It seems to be synony- the non-fat milk version, you get Well if everyone is drinking it, feine after only three consecutive mous with college students. Chances 260 calories and 12 grams of fat, but what can be so bad about it? Roland days of consuming 300 milligrams a are, if you never drank coffee, you if you have the regular whole-milk Griffiths, a caffeine researcher and day of caffeine—the equivalent of have either tried a cup recently or drink, you get to start your day with professor of behavioural biology at two eight-ounce cups, says new re- have become a pretty regular a whopping 340 calories and 21 John Hopkins University in Balti- search sponsored by the National drinker. You might even be drink- grams of fat. Ouch. Perhaps one day more, says that, “There exists no Institute on Drug Abuse in the ing a cup as you read this! you have no time for breakfast and convincing evidence of life-threat- United States. If you try to stop stop at Dunkin Donuts for a quick Or- Coffee has evolved a long way ening health risks, but it’s very clear drinking as much, you might expe- ange Mango Fruit Coolatta and a Bos- from being a plain old “cup of joe”. that caffeine can exacerbate condi- rience withdrawal symptoms, rang- ton Kreme donut. Do you really What started out as a specialty cof- tions like panic, anxiety and stom- ing from lethargy to dizziness and need all of those 590 calories and 9 fee craze on the West Coast over ten headaches. “Without a caffeine fix, grams of fat? For those 590 calories, years ago has now turned that com- most regular users suffer mild to se- you could eat all of the following: 1 forting mug of coffee into a trendy, vere headaches within 12 to 36 oat bran bagel, 1.5 tablespoons of urban-fashion retailing rage. Ac- hours,” says Griffiths. It is to be used cream cheese, a cup of orange juice, in moderation. Most experts recom- and a medium banana. SUJAC Update ...... 3 mend no more than two or three cups Campus Life ...... 4 of coffee a day. If you must have that jolt in the morning, go for an espresso instead Opinion ...... 8 You might only be concerned of those high calorie choices. If you about the health aspect of coffee, Arts ...... 11 love those summertime iced coffee but think about the pounds you Entertainment ...... 14 drinks, choose a plain iced cappuc- might be adding to your body with- cino at only 130 calories and 1.5 Games ...... 17 out even realizing it. Okay, obvi- grams of fat, instead of a milkshake- Sports ...... 18 ously you won’t gain ten pounds

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BANDERSNATCH School Should Have Ended Already... John Abbott College With your Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Katz P.O. Box 2000 Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X 3L9 “One of the great things about being famous is being able to travel a lot. I have always wanted to travel overseas to, like, Canada, and stuff.” - Britney Spears Tel: (514) 457-6610 Ext 5389 Fax: (514) 457-6091 Passover has arrived, and to com- E-Mail: MATZO BRIE · 1/2 teaspoon salt — if no sugar [email protected] memorate the first night of this Jew- · 4 tablespoons matzo meal —

ish High Holiday, I have found some · 1 sheet of Matza Office: H-041 ○○○○○ or more ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ recipes. · 1 egg - scrambled · 2 tablespoons butter — melted, Editor-in-Chief · warm running water TRADITIONAL optional Jeffrey Katz News Editor CHAROSET Break the Matza into 3 equal Beat egg whites till stiff. Mix cheese, Ann-Margaret Porcelli pieces. “Sandwich” them together, yolks, and sugar or salt. Stir in enough Makes 20 1/2-teaspoon servings run them under the running water. Dip matzo meal to make a batter thick Keeps 3 days under refrigeration the wet sandwich into the egg. Then enough to work with your hands. Fold Campus Life Editor fry the sandwich as you would for Ingredients: in butter (if used) and egg whites. Let Rob Briza french toast. Put sugar or jelly on it stand 1/2 hour. and it will be gone almost before the Opinion Editor · 3 ounces (75g/3/4-cup) walnuts plate hits the table. Make small balls and drop into boil- Marc Nakhleh · 1/4 large cooking apple ing water. When they rise to the top, Entertainment Editor · Kosher wine to moisten they are done. Serve with apple sauce, PASSOVER CHEESE sugar-cinnamon or sour cream. Karen Gelsthorpe · 2 level teaspoons cinnamon · 2 level teaspoons sugar BALLS Sports Editor Serving Size : 4 Naila Jinnah Mince the walnuts and the apple. · 1/2 pound cottage cheese, Arts Editor (You can use the food processor for 1/2% fat Chris Deslauriers this.) Moisten with the kosher wine and flavor with cinnamon and sugar. · 2 eggs — separated Assistant Editor-in-Chief The consistency should be that of · 2 tablespoons sugar — Benjamin Wald mortar. optional Office Manager Christine Nadeau News Editor's Note Production Manager Sarah Jade Aubé with editor Ann-Margaret Porcelli Advertising Manager Hello, once again to all you ada- comes to an end this means that tal I want to be assured that I will Anton Iancu mant readers of the Bandersnatch. the dancing Easter eggs in my be receiving the best care possi- Temporary Archive Editor In just one day we will soon be en- head and the taste of my oh so ble. This can’t happen with over- joying our well-deserved long favorite “canoli” (an Italian pas- worked and underpaid nurses and Katherine Martin weekend. Yes it’s Easter, the most try) will soon become a reality. doctors. Foreign Languages Editor celebrated event in the Christian Open calendar. However, That’s Secondly in the news a recent enough ram- study shows that there may be link as I write this I can’t Games Page Editor bling and on to between children who watch tel- help to feel disap- Jeffrey Katz pointmented and in more impor- evision and Attention Disorders. the mood to do a lit- tant informa- Did you know that about 10% of Photographic Coordinator tion like the children less then 1 year of age tle ranting. There is Zili Wang snow on the ground. news. I will watchover 6 hours of television It was only a few days start by vent- per day. What happened to stimu- Webmasters ago that the warm ing about our lating a child's mind by reading a Ryan Bruyère

weather was in our federal govern- story, or giving them blocks to en- David Newman ○○○○○○○○ midst, and the sum- ment. It was hance their sense of shape and re- ○○○○○○○○○○○○ mer clothes were not enough alism of 3-dimension, or to de- Bandersnatch is the student-run Alternative Press coming out. I was that millions of velop their morot skills. at John Abbott College. It is published every two weeks and is partially funded by the Student Activities about to put my boots taxpayers money was ac- Finally I encourage all to Commitee and by advertising solicited members. Sub- away for the winter missions are welcome in traditionally either English cidentally lost, read the article on the front page only to wake up to or French and become property of the newspaper. Sub- but now because the Liberals about the terrorist attack scare this white powdery cold stuff on that took place in Spain. missions must be on an IBM compatible diskette along the lawn, and trees. What is going would like to hold a spring elec- with a printed hard copy and MUST be in Text Format (*.txt) or RichText Format (*.RTF). All submissions must on? Winter is nice but the other tion. Voting cost will be elevated That’s it for this weeks news. in order for Election Canada to be include the full name and telephone number of the con- seasons deserve a fair chance. Of- Looking forward to writting to you tributor, as well as the e-mail address if applicable. The ready. Folks do you know what ficially it’s springtime, a time of re in two weeks. staff reserves the right to reject or edit any submis- birth, change, greenery and little that means? It means that once Happy Passover sions for length, legality, or clarity. Letters to Bander- bunnies hopping around. Speak- again our hard earned money is be- to those celebrat- snatch should be a maximum of 500 words but may see print nonetheless if they are longer but worthwhile. ing of bunnies I’m saddened be- ing spent with the utmost respect. ing this week. En- I mean who really needs more Neither spelling nor grammar will be corrected on let- cause I have yet to see the joy your long ters to the editors, it is the responsibility of the con- money? Definetely not the health Cadbury bunny on TV. He makes weekend. tributor to correct them. it all happen, the joys of Easter. care system! I don’t know about Goodnight and Submissions and letters should be dropped off at the Perhaps, it’s for the better as Lent you, but when I walk into a hospi- Good bye. Bandersnatch office, located in the basement of Herzberg, H-041 (across from the Hallway entrance of

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2004- News Editor jor symptoms associated with this chromo- ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ disease are finger and toe inflam- some. This 2005 It has now been a little over mation which may or may not be disease is

thirty years since Hereditary Sen- accompanied by pus and infection. autosomal ○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ sory and Autonomic Neuropathy Feet and finger ulcers can be ex- linked, Ann-Margaret Porcelli Type II was first described. The perienced. The most dominate rather then

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○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ dren in a southern Quebec family. versal absence of pain in most ar- and there- The gene was discovered in a child eas of the body. fore, both parents A week ago the provincial gov- suffered from broken bones and Fifteen percent of all diag- must be carriers of the recessive ernment, led by Jean Charest, cuts. Today there are about forty nosed cases have occurred in the allele in order for the disease to be posted the 2004-2005 budget. cases of HSN2 which have been emergency rooms of hospitals. passes on to an offspring. The Looking at the break down the documented world wide with half Children are brought in with a chance of this happening would be Charest government is attempting the cases being in the Québec swollen ankle and they may not about a 25% according to Mendel’s to keep their promises. However, population. According to Bernard realize that they have in fact been theory, which can be calculated us- Québec’s public debt of $114.8 bil- Brais a neuroscientist of the Cen- walking on a fractured bone for a ing a punnet square. For parents lion dollars is a major problem. tre hospitalier of l’université de long period of time. Due to the that fear the risk of giving birth to Quebec’s holds the largest public Montreal, the individuals affected multitude of recurring infections a HSN2 child, there is a prenatal debt across Canada. The public with this autosomal disease are re- that are brought on to individuals screening that can take place debt is the province’s third biggest lated with between 10’000 and suffering with HSN2, many people where parents can choose to have expenditure and having to pay $8 12000 original Québec settlers. have had to have their limbs re- a therapeutic abortion if there billion of interest per year. Ac- This is probably the reason for the moved. This physical effect has left child should have Hereditary Sen- cording to Québec’s finance minis- immensity of the allele in our many individuals in a traumatic sory and Autonomic Neuropathy ter, Yves Séguin, there will be a population. state not wanting to have children Type II. Though this gene may zero deficit budget for the first Hereditary Sensory Neu- for fear of passing the gene to their have severe implications for our time since 1998. The PQ added an ropathy (HSN) can be divided into offspring. However, with modern Québec population, researchers additional 16 billion dollars to the various categories depending on science and the recently mapped hope that with further study this public deficit when they were in age onset, progressiveness, and genome which states exactly what gene may be used to help alleviate power. The seven billion dollars al- abnormalities of one’s nervous base pair sequence the human pain and further understand the located to this year’s budget system. This article will focus will compositions is made of, doctors disease. doesn’t even place a dent in the be concentrating on Type II. have been able to situate the gene province’s debt accumulation. This year’s budget may make a dif- ference for a small portion of the population. There will be an addi- tional $309 million dollars bring- SUJAC Update ing the total funds distributed to the education system to $11.8 bil- Spring is finally here with sunny helpful to look into this prior to issues pertinent to the lion dollars. Our health care sys- days and warm weather! running for the position because Anglophone CEGEPs. COAC was tem that remains in chaos will have Multicultural Week really kicked you don’t want to find out after originally formed to unite the an additional one billion dollars, an off Spring with a fantastic display nominations have closed, that the Anglophone CEGEPs. Since then, increase of 5.1 % from last year. of countries from around the position doesn’t really interest COAC mainly has meetings to in- Francois Legault, former PQ fi- world. Congratulations to all who you! On April 26, 2004, the Elec- form the other Anglophone CEGEPs nance minister, criticized this participated; you’re all winners for tions for next year’s Executive will (John Abbott, Dawson, Vanier, budget. He states, “that’s not even putting so much effort into your be held at the weekly Congress Marianopolis, Champlian) of what’s enough to cover inflation.” Some booths! Without the enthusiasm of meeting. going on in each of the CEGEPs. doctors are satisfied that the gov- our outgoing students, Currently, our main focus is updat- Huma Ali, the Vice-President ernment is trying to keep its elec- Multicultural Week could not have ing the COAC Constitution that Finance, was the wonderful coor- tion promises. The public is pa- been such a great success. hasn’t been changed since the dinator of the SUJAC World Vision tiently waiting for Health Minister original Constitution was put to- As for SUJAC, we are just as Bake Sale that took place March Philip Couillard, to give more de- gether in 1996. Obviously, quite a busy as Mother Nature is with 30, 2004. With the help of the tail how the money will be distrib- few things have changed since then Spring! Right now we are planning Executives and Congress, money uted. and COAC is attempting to keep up the SUJAC Executive Elections. was raised to sponsor a child in a with the times! If you would like The$ 52.6 billion dollars budget There will be a ten day nomination third world country. World Vision more information, stop by P-101 income was obtained from sources period beginning April 5, 2004, is a well known organization and and talk to Lauren McGruthers, such as: income and property tax, and closing April 19, 2004 at 4:00 SUJAC feels this money will go to- your Vice-President External. consumption taxes, and federal p.m. For all of you who are inter- wards a good cause. Besides, who transfer payments. The money ested in your Student Union, now doesn’t love a tasty Bake Sale! will be distributed for social serv- would be a good time to get in- ices and the provinces public debt. volved! The best part is, even if Although 99.5% of the student 42.6% of the income will go for our you’re not a Congress member, body probably don’t know what the badly needed health care system, you still have a chance at an Ex- Confederation of Anglophone 25% for education, 12.6% for em- ecutive position because a few Ex- CEGEPs (also known as COAC) is, ployment and social spending of ecutives did not come from the John Abbott College is not only a families and 19.8% for other social ranks of Congress.. Now the week member but the founder of this or- services. Due to the enormous of April 19-23, 2004, is the nomi- ganization! COAC is the English public debt, unfortunately, there nee’s opportunity to sit down and equivalent of the French CEGEP’s isn’t much money left for the much chat with the Executives to learn large union, FECQ. Every three needed social services. more about the positions they are weeks, COAC gets together (on a

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Contributor performers told us that when the men across her shoulders and along her back Caroline Carriveau-Paillé, Lana Dagher,

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○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ cerning organized crime would and ethics than a single person, no feature coercion attempts. If the matter that one person’s back- stop or hinder ludicrous laws. They trial was to be one presided by a ground in Law. It is especially could “nullify” the law if the see it Today, I am here to plead the judge, there is a possibility that the where Law and Morality intersect to be nonsensical, illegal, or sim- case in favour of the use of Trial by judge could either be on the crimi- that a Trial by Jury becomes ad- ply unfair. Jury nullification is said Jury as a mediation process. nal’s payroll or have been intimi- vantageous to be held. to be a safe guard of last resort The justice system in Canada is dated by the same people. Mind against wrongful imprisonment set up in such away that lawyers, you that in no way am I calling One feature of Trial by Jury and government tyranny abroad. judges and law enforcement offi- judges corrupt. I am merely rec- that is often overlooked is the ju- cials are not the sole executors of ognizing the fact that we are all ries’ responsibility to not only Jury Nullification is one of the judicial system. Normal every- human and can make errors. judge the crime but as the law as the cornerstones of Democracy. In day individuals are given the well. This is known as Jury Nullifi- dictatorships or theocracies, power to act as safeguards to our It is hoped that a judge or ar- cation, the process by which a de- there is rarely ever a jury and even society and Justice as a whole, as- bitrator is able to reach a verdict fendant may be acquitted of an ac- if there were, they would be par- suring the proper implementation as unbiased and objectively as pos- cusation because the crime com- tial. Now in dictatorships or the- of the law and objecting to im- sible. The jury is upheld to the mitted is disproportionate to the ocracies, the judge decrees ver- proper judicial methods.The Jury same standards; the difference is penalty associated with the crime. dicts; his words are binding. This is one of the oldest institutions of that the need for consensus among This is a good mechanism to ensure means that if the judge has been our criminal Justice system and is jurists makes sure that very few that the government does not for- corrupted or heavily influenced by usually made up of twelve people, decisions are taken lightly, or cibly apply unjust laws. It has been the government, their verdict will selected at random from the elec- without deliberation. With a judge, used in the US specifically to ac- probably not prove impartial to- toral list of the Province or Terri- it is assumed. With a jury, it is as- quit men guilty of seditious libel - wards the defendant or his case. tory. This system of selecting from sured; there is no second-guessing. speaking or writing out against the the electoral list provides one with government - and those whose In a democracy we have ju- a random slice of the populace. As Cases are usually only crime was ries, and these juries are not pres- opposed to Trial by Judge, a jury called “major” for one of 2 helping runaway sured by the government to give a allows diversity in opinions and reasons. Either a heinous slaves. A judge is certain verdict. Even if the govern- therefore a better chance of cov- crime has been committed not given the same ment does try and if it where to be ering all bases during a trial. Also, or the case touches on a leeway for reasons made a while known fact, the it allows for the weeding out of cor- very controversial topic. already stated. In chances of that government being ruption in a way that cannot be fact, to a certain ex- elected next elections are greatly simulated in a Trial by Judge. In the case of a hei- tent one of the most reduced; It's the great Balancer. nous crime, any given per- compelling argu- The Jury is a great mecha- son would be inclined to ments in favour of A Trial by Jury also protects nism to prevent judge bias. As was hand down a harsh sen- Trial by Jury is the us against government exercising hinted at beforehand, there is al- tence, whether they be a fact that we have too much power. A Jury can nul- ways the slight possibility of the garbage-man, a school- Jury Nullification lify a law that is undemocratic. Re- corruption of a judge; it is evi- teacher or a judge. Since a and not Judge Nul- member a Government is there to dently harder to manipulate 12 heinous crime puts every- lification. serve us and not to be our masters. distinct individuals than a single, one on the same footing, And Jury nullification is one of the which creates a net advantage in then it is inherently better The Trail by Jury safe guards from that reversing. favour of Trial by Jury. There is to have 12 people on the is an essential part less of a chance of outside tamper- case and not just one, like of our judicial sys- ing; a judge is one individual that in the case of a judge. tem in Canada. It is Trial by Jury allows us to keep can be coerced. A jury is 12 peo- a duty that contains in place many mechanisms that al- ple, and therefore coercing them In the case of a con- many responsibili- low us to maintain the quality of all to vote contrary to their hearts troversial topic, the same argu- ties not only to case, but to the ju- life that we so cherish.

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Student -Have you noticed a loss in interest in it is not a person’s problems that are the

○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○ feelings might ask you “not to tell any- many of your formerly pursued activities? most important, it is how they FEEL. one”. This is probably because they do Suicide. At our age, in this school, in -Do you find you have a significant lack of Maybe the problems they are expressing not want more pain. However, the part of this province, at this point in time, we have energy that stops you from carrying out do not seem important to you, but they them that came to you in the first place all heard of it. It is not something in the daily activities? still feel the way they do, and that is what wants the help. Seeking out a mature and forefront of our collective mind most of -Do find that questions are harder to an- you have to work on. responsible person to review the situa- the time, but it continually effects us. Ac- swer, or that you are feeling slightly dull? tion can still protect the privacy of the cording to Statistics Canada, 554 youths, -Do you often feel -Listen. Sometimes, the person needs to vent anger, or frustra- person, and helps you deal with the situa- aged fifteen to twenty-four - OUR age - restless, and some- tion. committed suicide in 1997. Although the times cannot stay in tion, or sadness, and agree- greatest number of suicides occur after one place? ing with something that -If the person is acutely suicidal, do twenty-five, per population, we still con- Whether you have seems unreasonable to not leave them alone. If there is any means tribute to a lot of suicides. Also, even answered yes to one you might help them re- in the immediate area, get rid of them. though the rate of suicides has gone down or many of the above lieve the tension. Some- It is important to realize that this per- in recent years, it is too much. Way too questions does not times you do not need to son has come to you, and even though much. necessarily mean you say anything; just urging you might feel inadequate at dealing with are depressed. If you the person to talk can bring So many factors can contribute to sui- this, do not just “leave them to the profes- can, make an appoint- everything out into the cide. In fact, just stress itself can be enough sionals”. While someone specially trained ment with your doc- open. to affect someone to the point where they to deal with extreme depression and sui- tor, or even a might consider suicide. However, a main -ASK. Straight out ask: cide is crucial, they often do not know the counselor at school, cause of suicide is linked to depression. “Are you having thoughts patient on the same level you do. Besides, who will be able to of suicide?”. By doing this they trust you, use that to add some sup- help you find out if you Depression is not just a mood swing. you are showing the per- port that is closer to home. Depression is an imbalance of brain are depressed, and if son that you are percep- chemicals, along with other factors. Con- you are, what you can do about it. tive and caring. Also, by doing this you At some point in our lives, most of us trary to popular opinion, it is extremely have, or will, have suicidal thoughts or A popular myth is that people who see can find out how far they have thought difficult to get out of depression once you feelings, but less than 2% of all deaths are a physician, or seek help, or even talk to a about it. If they answer “yes”, then ask are in that state. Most of the time, espe- suicides. People suffering from suicidal friend about it, are not as depressed as them when they are considering doing it, cially with cases of extreme depression, tendencies can, and want to be helped. they think they are, or are not seriously and how. If they answer “right now”, try treatment is necessary to help the indi- going to consider suicide. This is untrue. to persuade them to wait. Even waiting vidual who is suffering get better. “Studies have found that more than 75% 24 hours can help calm them down. A victim of depression at one point of all completed suicides did things weeks myself, I realize how easy it is to get into, or [even] months prior to their deaths to and how hard to get out. Being students, indicate to others that they were in deep especially at the end of the semester with despair. Anyone expressing suicidal feel- exams up ahead, we are particularly sus- ings needs immediate, [and completely ceptible to depression. Out of people our considerate] attention.” (Metanoia.org) age, in our region (Montreal and sur- Also, it is generally thought that if rounding areas), 7.1% experience major someone really wants to commit suicide, symptoms of depression (StatsCan, 2000- and has indicated that they are extremely 01). That is almost one out of every ten depressed, that nothing you can do will people. stop them. If they are alive right now, there Out of those people, very few will at- is a good chance that they are still unsure tempt to commit suicide, but it is impor- as to what they want to do. What is impor- tant to stop the root of the problem. Here tant to understand is that suicidal indi- are some indicators of depression: viduals don’t necessarily want to die, they just want the pain to end, and they do not - Do you take longer than 30 minutes to know any other way. A person will usu- fall asleep more than half the time? ally only commit suicide if they think that - Do you have restless sleep, or get up of- they have no other alternative. If they are ad ten, for periods of twenty minutes or talking about it, it means they are “open more? to suggestion,” so-to-speak. Generally, -Do you wake up more than a half hour people suffering from depression, or sui- goes before you have to, and have trouble fall- cidal feelings, have low self-esteem and ing back asleep? are turning to you because they think that here -Do you sleep more than 10 hours a night, you are better able to cope with their with naps during the day? problems, and that you care about them. -Do you feel sad? -Do you eat much less/more than you are A lot of the time, someone who is de- normally used to, or only eat/stop eat- pressed will reach out to a close friend, or ing, when others persuade you? relative. Many times this person does not -Have you noticed a decrease/increase know how to properly deal with this situ- in weight within the past two weeks that is ation. Especially at our age, all of us hav- more than 3kg (6lb)? ing or own problems that are a 24-hour -Do you have trouble concentrating, read- task as is, we are not sure how to handle a ing, or focusing on tasks? despairing individual. We tend to ration- -Do you believe that you cause problems alize it and hope for the best. for other people on a normal basis, or Here are some tips as to what you can think about minor or major self-defects do if someone is reaching out to you: often? -Do wonder whether life is empty, or -Do not let it wait. This person is ask-

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○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ I did my best I could to build A perfect wall but there are still I have a wall you cannot see A few small flaws which are the key Because it's deep inside of me To breaking through the wall to me It blocks my heart on everyside Please use each flaw And helps emotions there to hide To cause a crack You cannot reach in To knock a stone off of the stack I can't reach out You wonder what it's all about It's never easy to let go Of hurts and failures long ingrained The Wall I built that you can't see Upon one's heart from years of pain Results from insecurity I'm so afraid Each time my tender heart got hurt To let you in The scars within grew worse and worse I know I might get hurt again So stone by stone I built a wall I try so hard to break the wall That's now so thick it will not fall But seem to get nowhere at all Please understand it's not you For stone upon each stone I've stacked Continue trying to break through And left between them not a crack I want so much to show myself The only way And love from you will really help To make it fall So bit by bit Are imperfections in the wall Chip at my wall I did my best I could to build Till stone by stone it starts to fall A perfect wall but there are still A few small flaws which are the key I know the process will be slow To breaking through the wall to me It's never easy to let go Please use each flaw Of hurts and failures long ingrained To cause a crack Upon one's heart from years of pain To knock a stone off of the stack I'm so afraid To let you in For just as stone by stone was laid I know I might get hurt again With every hurt With every pian I try so hard to break the wall So stone by stone the wall will break But seem to get nowhere at all As love replaces every ache For stone upon each stone I've stacked Please be the one And left between them not a crack Who cares enough

Everyday The only way To find the flaws no matter what ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Evelyne Elenore Contributor

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Darkness swallows me whole, Which has changed me,

In comfort I lie here, Which has pained me,

Where nothing lives,

Where nothing grows, Out of this treacherous fog,

I escape the darkness,

Helpless I am trapped, For something dear to me,

Within my vexed mind, For my forbidden love...

Where frustrations abound,

Where confusions fester,

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Fleeting foul images, Treacherous ubiquitous memories, Warping untouched minds,

Most are superfluous thoughts, In this irrelevant life, Through cynical minds,

Endless entrapping cycles, Heavenly devious masks, Hide us from our minds.

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○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ He is the last; When he comes My eyes have a way of telling The rest is gone; Things my heart never wants Like cotton he is to say, And like stone They all have a way of coming Complete light out But the darkest also; The second i see your face. People love him And i know i should get used to And hate him; it He brings sleep The fact i’m not the same And death; I can’t tell you I need you When he leaves And that’s a shame. Life begins again, For the time slips out of our When his sister brings to life reach These, he put to sleep And the seconds pass Through music and warmth. Even faster when you’re away The time of the new is short from me. It lasts until the sun burns; How sad is that? Then water is needed To not have control, When the other sister plays merci- To wait for the world to hap- less; pen And he would be welcome. And let the people you love But it takes another half never know. And his brother is first; Have pity on me He comes fast It’s my reality With water and wind; I’ll be standing alone People wish back to his sister Watching you leave. But the circle goes on. I guess I care more about

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Veteran But if I let you go

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Editor-in-Chief and eat others. I found the tagline, when you came to see zombies!! you want to stay in the movie ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Having been a science-fiction/ “When there is no more room in theater long after On that aspect you horror buff since I have been old hell...” a bit misleading. Recent films the lights have will not be disap- enough to watch these particular that have used this particular theme come back on. pointed. Zombies by genres of film without wetting my- including Resident Evil and 28 Days the hundreds are por- This self, I eagerly got in line to see the Later, although the idea of a virus trayed in almost movie is chalk- newest horror zombie flick, Dawn of has been popular in many such flicks scene. Every part that full of blood and the Dead. for a long time now. does not have zombies gore. Vulgar lan- The movie stars big-time Cana- So, with guns blazing throughout in it, be assured that guage, mature dian actor, Sarah Polley, who came most of the film, a group of people next will have twice content, and ex- out with another movie at almost has found themselves stranded at a the normal amount. treme violence the same time, called Luck. This ac- local mall. This includes a pregnant The make-up was well all point to not tor, in her mid-twenties, has enjoyed woman and her fiancée (played by done, and the zombies taking your little a ripening career in both Canadian DMX), Sarah Polly herself, and a few acted their part, which brother or sister and American film. She has even good actors, along with a few more was to be intimidating, to this movie. produced and directed three short bad ones. and utterly disgusting. Surprisingly films of her own. there is no sex or The movie, like most similar I personally found nudity, and the I have to say that I was a bit films, certainly centers around the the end to be great, al- one blossoming disappointed when I found out that blood and gore, but was very well though some people might be disap- romance during the entire movie the movie was not actually about shot, with wide-filming, and close- pointed. It seems to be either a like gets eaten near the end of the film. evil zombies coming from the dead, ups tastefully placed. It even has a or a hate situation. And while the

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Production Manager whole recording generally has a good Student notony - supposedly to set the stage for

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It is always filmed in broadcast twice a week on CBC, Satur- that it is scripted, filmed, shot and broad- was in the bush on his hunting ground Global’s Toronto Studio and always days at 9:30 am and Sundays at 5:30am cast all in the same day. All filming is done and the issue was about the fish he had aboard the same train set. the program is a half hour long, and is before 2:00 pm in the studio, caught, that were discolored around The lighting is bright, and also broadcast by the Aboriginals Peo- and is edited and ready to go their fins due to the pollution in the you can constantly hear ples Television Network (APTN). at 7:00pm. The show is not river. Maamuitaau’s crew were filming the hum of the train, and true reality because a story as he was checking his nets on the river, the seats move occasion- “Maamuitaau” is CBC televisions line is provided for the entire they were also aboard a small canoe. ally. There is absolutely weekly news magazine based mainly on cast, however all of the dia- This footage was really interesting and no ambience music or the Cree people’s issues. The types of logue is improvised. This realistic as shots of the landscape, river, special effects and that the topics that the program might air are brings a casual, realistic at- and fish in the nets. These stories are adds around the train give about the lands and waters, the people mosphere to the screen that often very educational and informative. it a more true feel. The mood on the train and elders, the animals, Cree politics, is extremely unique and interesting. The is constantly changing because of the real sports, stories about the olden days, and Maamuitaau’s audience is basically actors resemble real true humans that live life content; there is drama as well as com- other things that might occur in one of everyone, but I am aware that many their lives day to day and experience prob- edy, depending on the events of the day. the nine Cree communities in Northern elders like to watch the program be- lems with family, work, friends and rela- Quebec. Examples of topics could be cause it is broadcast in Cree, and it is tionships. Each character is authentic and This program was very interesting sports and recreation events that oc- the only program they understand well, realistic, and enables the camera to make because it hits so close to home. All the cur in Cree communities such as; the and where they can see people they the show seem like real life. actors and characters are amazing and annual Cree Fitness Challenge know and that discusses issues pertinent have very good chemistry. The entire (triathlon), annual hockey and You are introduced to 10 Canadi- to them. This program, while broadcast show is dialogue, and the majority of it is broomball tournaments, baseball ans who take the train to work everyday. in Cree, runs with either English or good however it can get little repetitive. I games and many more. Throughout the All 10 actors are Canadian, hailing from French subtitles. This program is not for people who crave program, the main style of the showing the likes of Quebec to B.C. There is no one fast paced action or tons of thrills. It is for is through interviews. People who are This program is recommended to star; they all share the spotlight equally. people who enjoy seeing people interact often interviewed are elders who tell everyone because it is interesting as Topics like politics, religion, and war are and communicate, and also enjoy hear- stories about the olden days and how well as informative. It is extremely rec- openly discussed on the show. The char- ing about Canadian issues. Train 48 they hunted for game and fought to sur- ommended to those interested in learn- acters ages range from early 20s to late proves that you don’t need a huge budget vive in the times of famine. Some of the ing aboriginal people and their cus- 50s. They all vary in social class, occupa- or famous cast to create quality Canadian interviews are the type where the audi- toms. tion and beliefs. Not all the characters get Television.

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Arts Editor cated task of explaining why I don’t vals like every 3,4,5 years! My own ○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○ solutely nuts. Why buy a game, when like them. I think I’ll brother has NHL you can very easily disengage your start of on the 2003 and 2004 and This week, I’m suffering from lack fat-deposits (for the intellectually- ‘popular choice’ NHL Hits 2003, that of things to praise, so I think I’ll talk challenged, butt) of the chair, and play reason. Well, I’m he plays on MY negatively for a change. What poor it? Doesn’t good ol’ JAC have several sure everyone read- Playstation! It makes topic will suffer under a constant bar- of their own teams you can play on, ing this has seen me want to scream. rage of scathing remarks and cheesy instead of being a virtual athlete? This dozens of games puns? SPORTS GAMES! also applies to watching sports. based on the same Another thing is why buy several? Come on, what’s up with that? I re- sport. Then, after Haven’t you realised There really isn’t much substance ally don’t see what the hell the guy was the companies all that the graphics will to these games, and I find them a waste thinking when he said “I’ll make a try their hand at always improve mini- of time. The only sports game I would sports video game!” I think he should making one, they mally and the entire game set-up will ever play would be Tony Hawk Pro have been silenced before this awful keep then updating them every year. still be the same?! Buying these games Skater 3, since there is some interest- idea came out. Well, as I always say May I say that this is a waste of per- is like trying to dig for gold in a moun- ing stuff in that games that does not “You can’t cry over spilt milk, but you fectly good capital and human re- tain with a plastic spoon! These games make it monotonous. can complain about the smell!” sources (gosh, economics is infesting my brain) that could be spent re- are out in the world to drain the wal- So, if I don’t get lynched for this, So why do I hate them so much? I searching ideas for other games. What lets of unsuspecting and gullable con- I’ll be here next issue. Oh, and the lit- think it would be easier to list the rea- is the point? I understand that new sumers. They are mass-produced junk tle angel on my shoulder says ‘Baka!’ Cellphones And Blizzard

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The life lines are computer simu- Press Release ○○○○○○○○○ About five months ago, I purchased ○○○○○○○○○○○○○ an LG 5450 camera phone, capable of lated, and the questions are interesting. questions regarding gameplay and/or taking pictures, holding up to thirty pic- Cell Phone games have come a long way, SEOUL, Korea – October 16, 2003 – technical issues. tures, and emailing them through Telus’ from the simple games like Nibbles, During a press conference held today, Bliz- “The Korean gaming community is wireless web service. It has a colour dis- where little circles join together and zard Entertainment unveiled plans to uti- very significant to us,” stated Mike play, and a battery which is good for form a snake, and grows as it eats more lize a local World of Warcraft™ team in Morhaime, president and co-founder of three hours talk time, or four days idle and more, or the classics like Tetris. Korea, which will grow to over 100 Ko- Blizzard Entertainment. “With a dedicated time. But by now, the reader of this ar- There are racing games, card games like rean employees in the next 12 months. World of Warcraft team in Korea, we can ticle is probably wondering what this solitaire or poker, and games of chance. The team will be responsible for all as- provide players with an unprecedented article is doing here in the games sec- They have sports games, like NHL pects of the World of Warcraft commu- level of customer service and community tion... well, let me get to the point. shootout, or WWE Hard core, games nity, customer and technical support, as based on movies like The Lord of the well as distribution and hosting of the game support.” Telus offers a wide range of games. Rings, Finding Nemo and Pirates of the on local Korean servers. With a domestic Best known for blockbuster hits includ- The first game I downloaded was Pi- Caribbean, and much more. team in place, Blizzard aims to renew its ing the Warcraft, Diablo®, and StarCraft® rates of The Caribbean. It has absolutely commitment to the Korean game com- series, Blizzard Entertainment nothing to do with the movie, but it is a Samsung phoneshave games like munity by delivering a massively- (www.blizzard.com), a division of Vivendi neat game and a good way to pass, kill Flying Tight, a game with simple graph- multiplayer experience of unparalleled Universal Games, is a premier developer or waste time. The basic idea is to take ics, where you fly your plane through quality. and publisher of entertainment software, your ship, and battle other ships by fir- an obstacle course. Run for Money is renowned for creating many of the indus- ing cannon balls at them. The battle the same idea, except you are running The local team will serve as an inte- try’s most critically acclaimed games. In ends, and you fight another ship. It gets along a road, trying to grab money bags gral part of the game’s development proc- Korea, the company has achieved unprec- kind of repetitive, but it is entertaining. and not get hit by cars. Racing is great ess as they help manage both text and for the racing fan, where you are in an voice localization, assist in the synchro- edented success, with sales totalling over I also downloaded a game which I F1 car and are competing against other nization of development schedules and 6 million units* to date. Blizzard has been thought would be cool, but was horri- cars. communicate player feedback directly to perceived as a favorite studio among Ko- bly disappointed in; WWE Hard Core. the World of Warcraft development team. rean gamers and is also regarded as hav- The game features four Wrestlers (Rob However, it also has the repetitive ing played a major role in bringing about theme of hitting objects. The WWE Furthermore, having a team on the Van Dam, Chris Jericho, etc.) The ground in Korea will provide gamers with the birth of both professional gamers and graphics were terrible, even for a cell phone by solo is just a regular phone, game broadcasting. Furthermore, its but it has a WWE game on it. Woo hoo! faster response times, direct game mas- phone, and the control was difficult. I ter (GM) support, and personal commu- games are acknowledged as one of the key found that the best games were the sim- What will these cell phone companies drivers behind the popularization of the think of next? nication with local call center representa-

ple ones. like billiards, or Who Wants tives dedicated to helping players with PC game room business in Korea.

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Sports Editor ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ as the 16-game (4 games per week) coaching staff. Together, they work to ers and fans must encourage the ad- David O’Keefe is the general manager season runs from Labour Day to turn this disadvantage into an advan- ministration to finance this team. As and academic coach of the John Thanksgiving weekend. tage. According to O’Keefe, the JAC previously stated, the Sports and Rec- Abbott College baseball team. His re- team gets the best of all reation department will not be help- sponsibilities include recruiting, JAC baseball is not only the only worlds. “We’re facing the best ing out with the cost of new uniforms. training, designing and implementing Abbott team in an University competition in this level,” This $2500 necessity is a one-time the baseball program, as well as level league, it is the only CEGEP says O’Keefe. “Because of the cost that will last for at least 5 years. fundraising activities. The latter is the in its baseball league. JAC base- ABC, the University league David O’Keefe has already contributed key to the success of the JAC team and ball plays against McGill, attracts strong young play- $800 worth of class notes; and an in- the item that is constantly on Concordia, Laval University, as ers, guys who might be drafted into door clinic made just enough money O’Keefe’s mind. Although they have a well as Académie Baseball Canada professional leagues.” to cover its costs. The coaches are not lot of support from the Sports and (ABC), who joined the league last sea- paid, and are not even connected to Recreations department, they don’t son. ABC is a highly competitive base- Although last season’s results can be the College. All the staff volunteer have any funding from the school. Last ball school from the ranks of which qualified as disastrous (3 wins and 13 their time and effort in order to teach year, Baseball Quebec was coopera- future Division 1, Division 2 and MLB losses), most defeats came after a these young talents the baseball fun- tive enough to lend the team uniforms stars will emerge. In fact, Eric Gagné strong effort. “Our record does not re- damentals, team spirit, as well as the for last season, but this season, played for ABC in the same Univer- flect what the team is all about,” men- mental approach to baseball. The they’re on their own. The JAC base- sity league and many players have tioned O’Keefe. The way he sees it, the players and staff are dedicated to this ball program has overcome many ob- found their way to NCAA schools. This team has 16 games to get in shape so team… Are you? stacles over the past few years. In fact, just goes to show how competitive and they can play well during the playoffs. the program was cancelled last May talented the players are. JAC does In fact, last season, JAC almost upset If you are interested in playing for the after the team couldn’t overcome have a slight disadvantage because McGill. The final score of 2-0 for John Abbott College Baseball team, their funding problems. O’Keefe, who University students are aged 21 and McGill proves that the Abbott team please contact David O'Keefe at was the team’s academic coach, re- over, as opposed to CEGEP students can play. This league is a such an ex- [email protected] or at (514) started the program within one week, with an age range of 17-21. This means citing one that RDS covered the finals. 457-6610 ext.5878 for more informa- but it’s still plagued by financial woes. that the University teams have physi- The best players in all of Canada play tion. Tryouts for next season will take Last year, each player spent about cally superior players, as well as more for ABC, and true baseball fans love place in the first week of May.

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Staff Writer not, the Habs are in for a tough series ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ the shoulders of Richard Zednik, who against a talented Boston team loaded with GM Bob Gainey called it a rebuild- needs to put his passing talent to use. It’s veteran leadership. The deadline acquisi- ing year. The players had other ideas. La- a known fact that he's a streaky forward, tion of Gonchar bol- dies and gentlemen, get your riot gear so cross your fingers for a timely breakout. stered an already dan- gerous power play ready: The Montreal Canadiens are back Montreal’s other scoring line will unit, so the Canadiens in the playoffs! remain a mystery until coach need to use Souray’s Julien decides where to place They clinched size in the crease to “super” sniper Alexei Kovalev. the seventh spot last boost the penalty kill. Saturday, beating the Although the Ribeiro-Ryder- Buffalo Sabres 6-3 in Dagenais is a young line that has In reality, Montreal. It was due good combinations of size and drawing the Bruins in time for the Canadiens skill, expect to see Kovalev the first round is good to step up and show thrown into the mix to jump news for hometown some flair on offence start his game. The 6.6 million fans. The Habs beat after dropping five in dollar man is outscored by Jim Boston in the first Dowd since the trade deadline, round two years ago, a row to Eastern Con- "The success of the line rests ference rivals. They and has played more than one the last time playoff on the shoulders of Richard only scored four goals soft game in a Habs uniform. hockey was in Mon- treal. That will be a ral- during that period, Zednik..." The problem with finding a lying point for Nos one of them being a place for Kovalev is that the Glorieux, especially penalty shot taken by Jason Ward in Bos- Habs have too many forwards. In fact, knowing that they ton. they had too many before picking up two have a better team at the deadline. Putting a star player on The victory was timely because it than last time around. the third line is the exact way to keep a answered a few questions plaguing the So much better, in player in a rut... Let Alexei play with some Montreal lineup. Sheldon Souray has re- fact,that Theodore talent or watch him struggle. He’s useless turned to the lineup but has not recorded doesn’t have to be the as a defensive forward and he might be a point since then. The good news is that monster performer. relegated to the second power play unit. Souray is looking sharper by the game, The Habs will always and his league-best slap shot seemed to Trips to the playoffs mean making have two lines that can make a return in Buffalo. the most of your opportunities. With the score and a defensive system that can take Other lineup questions were an- Boston Bruins potentially missing top cen- the spark out of any

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The Phoenix Coyotes provincial champions and Ethique The Lady Islander rugby team also teams. were chosen on Saturday to host the 2006 Sportive. The Lady Islanders were won the award in the fall. The coaches NHL All-Star game at their home arena 25-3 during the regular season and within each league do their own vot- HIGH NOTES: St. Louis clinched its 25th that opened in December. If the 2005 sea- 8-0 in the regional and provincial ing. consecutive playoff berth, the longest in son is lost to a lockout, the Coyotes would championships. major league sports, with a 4-1 win over still host the game. How can we have a “These awards are a Nashville on Saturday. The win also sealed game with no players? On Saturday they de- tribute to our coach- the seventh spot in the Western Confer- feated Rimouski and ing staffs and our stu- ence for the Blues, giving them a first- RETIREMENTS: Toronto’s 2-0 win over F.X. Garneau in pre- dent-athletes and their round matchup with San Jose. Buffalo on Friday night was linesman Ray liminary action. On understanding of the Scapinello’s NHL record 2,500th and last Sunday in the semi-fi- principles that are RECORD FROM THE PITS: The Pittsburgh regular-season game. Scapinello is retir- nals they beat the top promoted at John Penguins finished last in the NHL’s ing after this, his 33rd season. Friday’s team in the Quebec Abbott.” commented standings for the first time since 1984, but game was also the 1,427th and last for ref- City region, Levis- Athletic Director ended with a blast, beating Washington 4- eree Terry Gregson, who is retiring after a Lauzon, in 2 games Glenn Ruiter. 3. After losing 18 straight games, the Pen- 23-year career. Edmonton Oilers' Adam (25-17, 25-16). Levis- guins went 12-5-3, the greatest turna- Oates had one assist in the season-ending It is interesting to note that both rugby Lauzon managed to win their way round by an NHL team in any season fol- Edmonton loss, completing his 19-years and volleyball are championship back into the championship match lowing a winless streak of 15 games or career with 341 goals and 1,079 assists in teams. against the Lady Islanders. It was longer. 1,337 games. much closer but the Lady Isles pre- WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL AND LIGHTNING SEASON: Tampa Bay Light- COOL QUOTE: “I can’t explain how scary vailed 25-9, 20-25, 15-13. SWIM TEAM OFF TO ning coach John Tortorella on his team it is to wake up to a nightmare,” said Steve PROVINCIALS Power hitter Jennifer Thomson clinching the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Moore at his first press conference since (Rosemere) led the Lady Islanders Both the John Abbott swim team and Conference with 106 points: “You win the Bertuzzi incident . “I’m playing a game on the weekend with 27 kills and 8 the women’s volleyball team, regional your division and now you win your con- and the next thing I know I’m lying in a stuff blocks, Gabrielle Desgagne- champions, are off to Sorel this week- ference. Two or three years ago, who room with medical personnel standing Heroux (Pierrefonds) had 17 skills end for the Provincial Champion- would have thought that? The credit goes over me. I have a neck brace on and hav- and 4 stuffs, Sofia Marques Manata ships. The Lady Islander volleyball to those guys in the locker room.” ing my equipment cut off of me, and I am (Pierrefonds) had 13 kills and 12 strapped down and really have no idea team, under the direction of Head MEAN STREAK:The Calgary Flames’ Ro- blocks and Marie-France Chartier on what was going on. It was pretty scary Coach Steve Chan, will open play on man Turek established a team record for (Beaconsfield) had 17 kills and 5 (...) I don’t know whether I’ll be able to Saturday against Rimouski, fourth consecutive shutout minutes, beating the blocks. play again, but I remain optimistic. I’m place finishers in the North-East, at mark of 160:07 set by Fred Brathwaite in 11:00am at Ecole-Secondaire more fortunate just to be alive and to take It was their first provincial win since 2001. Turek, who hadn’t given up a goal Fernand-Lefebvre. Action will con- one day at a time (...) I’ve even received a 1993. since March 3 at Detroit, had his run ended bouquet of flowers from Kuwait,” he said. tinue on Saturday and Sunday with the at 180:03 in a 2-1 loss to Anaheim. SWIM TEAM WINS SILVER final scheduled for 1:45pm on Sunday. “So it’s been pretty amazing and it’s been TAKING THE LID OFF THE PEN: The De- very uplifting for me. It’s been pretty pow- The Islander swim team finished sec- The Shawn Jarvis coached swim team troit Red Wings signed defenseman erful to know that this many people care.” ond behind the Quebec champions, will compete on both Saturday and Nicklas Lidstrom to a two-year contract, F.X. Garneau, at the provincial cham- Sunday. The preliminaries begin on according to the team’s general manager pionships in Sorel on the weekend. Saturday at 10:00am with the finals at 5:00pm and on Sunday at 9:30am Heather Chance led the Islanders and 2:30pm. sport shots with victories in the 50 breaststroke and 100 IM and a second place fin- BASKETBALLERS IN AAA ALL- ish in the 100 breaststroke. Kayleigh STAR GAME Donovan won both the 50 and 100 The FQSE AAA All-Star Basketball backstroke and was second in the Game will be played at Dawson Col- 100 IM. Jen Hodgson won the 50 lege on Saturday, April 10, women at freestyle and was second in the 50 1:00pm and men at 3:00pm. John and 100 fly. Matt Larocque won the Nashville Predators defenseman Dan Abbott will be well represented with 100 breaststroke and Kevin Spain’s Jose Maria Olazabal peers over the Hamhuis falls onto Colorado Avalanche Catherine Parent, Rikki Bowles, Marie- Harmidy was third in the same race top of a sand trap to look for his shot during goalie Tommy Salo, after David Legwand Eve Poliquin and Marie-Eve Mathieu and Matt Powell was second in the practice for the 2004 Masters golf tournament scored a goal in overtime to give the all suiting up in the women’s game and 100 backstroke and 3rd in the 50 at the Augusta National Golf Club. Predators a 2-1 victory in Denver. Islander guard Jason Ratchelous play- breaststroke. ing in the men’s game. Minnesota’s Janel United States McCarville, left, President George W. fights for Bush, wearing a St. 30th Annual John Abbott possession with Louis Cardinals jacket, Connecticut’s throws out the first Ann Strother pitch for the start of Athletic Awards Night during the second the 2004 baseball half in the NCAA season for the St. Friday, April 16, 2004 Women’s national Louis Cardinals in

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