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Business Manager James D. Patterson » [email protected] Canada’s drug strategy a NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Richard Liebrecht » [email protected] failure, report claims News Production Editor Derek Leschasin » [email protected] of the strategy could be measured. also disperse drug scenes, further separat- COMMENTS EDITOR Ben Wood » [email protected] Cameron MacLean According to the report, in the first half ing drug users from health and prevention Volunteer Staff of 2005, “over 20 per cent of newly recorded services. Diversions EDITOR HIV infections in Canada were associated Multiple reports from the Auditor Matt Cohen » [email protected] with injection drug use.” Of these, it is be- General of Canada (2001), the Senate anada’s drug strategy has failed to lieved that a large percentage of new in- Special Committee on Illegal Drugs (2002), ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR reduce many of the most deadly fections are acquired in prison. Aboriginal and Special Committee on Non-Medical Whitney Light » [email protected] Cconsequences associated with il- people appear to be particularly affected. Use of Drugs (2002) have called for greater licit drug use, according to a new report In addition to the health risks asso- coordination of efforts to address prob- LISTINGS Coordinator published by the B.C. Centre for Excellence ciated with drug use, drug-related harms lems related with substance abuse, and for Nick Weigeldt » [email protected] in HIV/AIDS. present a considerable economic burden better accounting and responsibility. SPORTS EDITOR The report, published in the HIV/ to Canadians. In 2002, national health care In spite of all this, in 2004-2005, 73 per Mike Pyl » [email protected] AIDS Policy and Law Review, critiques the costs directly related to illicit drug use were cent of actual Federal drug strategy expen- Federally-funded drug strategy renewed estimated to be over $1.13 billion. Also, sick ditures went to enforcement tactics. The COPY & STYLE EDITOR in 2003. The authors conclude that the days taken as a result of illicit drug use are remaining 27 per cent was divided up be- » [email protected] strategy has focused overwhelmingly on estimated to have cost $21 million in lost tween treatment (14 per cent), coordina- anti-drug enforcement and supply-reduc- income in that same year. tion and research (7 per cent), prevention PHOTO EDITOR tion initiatives, which the authors claim Again in 2002, policing costs and cor- (3 per cent), and harm-reduction (3 per Natasha Peterson » [email protected] have failed to reduce the availability of rectional services costs associated with il- cent). The Federal government refused to and demand for illegal drugs, and which, licit drug use combined are estimated to extend Vancouver’s safe injection site — SENIOR REPORTER Derek Leschasin » [email protected] in many cases, exacerbate drug-related have totaled over $2 billion. Despite these the only one in North America — beyond harms. At the same time, Canada’s drug efforts, drug consumption rates in 2002 its initial pilot phase, claiming that there STAFF Reporter strategy has neglected new and innovative were found to have been higher than ever is a lack of understanding around the im- Kenton Smith » [email protected] harm-reduction methods, such as needle recorded. Rather than reducing the supply pacts of the facility. Needle exchanges are exchange programs and Vancouver’s safe- and demand for illegal drugs, the authors only available in 14 communities in British Beat Reporter injection site, which have proven to be ef- argue that anti-drug enforcement activities Columbia. Furthermore, no reports or eval- Ksenia Prints [email protected] » fective. The report goes on to argue that increase many of the harms associated with uations of the effectiveness of the strat- there is a lack of leadership, coordination, drug use by destabilizing markets, leading egy have been made available. Addictions Beat Reporter Michelle Dobrovolny » [email protected] accountability, and clearly defined targets to increased levels of violence and unsafe Foundation of Manitoba CEO John Borody and goals against which the effectiveness injection practices. Destabilized markets agreed with the author’s conclusions. He PRODUCTION MANAGER & GRAPHICS EDITOR said that the emphasis on enforcement Sarah Sangster » [email protected] methods of combating drug use in Canada follows the focus of many international policy leaders out of the United States and t h i s w e e k ’ s contributors the United Nations. 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youth get back on track.” prevention, and that bothers me,” says Holmes. members, once initiated it is very difficult for Derek Leschasin However, Charette lamented the short dura- “I think sometimes that the people in Ottawa, in youth to escape the lifestyle, should they choose to News Editor tion of the funding, arguing that the government the beautiful buildings there, don’t realize what’s do so. Physical coercion and threats are common needs to commit to a long-term strategy. going on on the streets.” responses faced by an ex-gang member. Details of how the funding will be adminis- Manitoba and Saskatchewan have the high- “Being in a gang is quite lucrative,” says he Federal Conservatives have commit- tered are still unclear, but questions are beginning Holmes. “Once you’ve been in there for a while, it’s ted funding towards groups attempting to to arise. Media reports quote Day as saying that a more difficult to turn that around.” Tkeep youth out of street gangs, but it’s still panel of experts will review funding applications In the past year, the Conservatives have been not clear what impact the help may have. from community organizations, but there is no I think sometimes that known for the ‘tough on crime’ approach taken by In Winnipeg on Jan. 11, Stockwell Day, word on who exactly may be included. former Justice Minister Vic Toews. But the oppo- Minister of Public Safety, announced over $16 “That’s a concern, I don’t know who’s going the people in Ottawa, in the sition parties have stalled many of the bills Toews million in funding towards youth at risk. $11 mil- to be on that,” says Shauna MacKinnon, Director proposed, such as increasing the age of consent lion will go to the creation of a new Youth Gang of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives beautiful buildings there, and increasing penalties for gun crimes. This new Prevention Fund, administered through the Manitoba office. “That will really have a huge funding may mark a departure from such ap- National Crime Prevention Centre over the next impact on what (the program) ends up looking don’t realize what’s going on proaches, Charette believes. three years. Community -based groups and mu- like.” “With all the proposed changes to sentenc- nicipalities across the country will be able to On the website of Public Safety and on the streets.” ing legislation, it was starting to look like the plan access the funds to use for interventions with ex- Emergency Preparedness Canada, eligible pro- was to lock up all offenders,” Charette says. “I was isting or prospective gang members. grams are described as being focused on address- – Kelly Holmes pleased to hear that the government is putting re- “To keep our communities safe, we are ing the problems of gang violence, removing youth RAY sources into prevention and rehabilitation.” taking a balanced approach by focusing on law from gangs and providing support, as well as build- But not everyone is convinced the right path enforcement and crime prevention,” Day said in a ing skills to encourage different lifestyle choices. is being taken. press release. “We want to help youth at risk make Kelly Holmes, Executive Director of Resource est percentage of jurisdictions reporting active “I think we can’t always be reacting to every- smarter choices and prevent them from engaging Assistance for Youth (RAY), in the low-income West youth gangs, at 35 and 30 per cent, according to thing. I think sometimes the writing’s on the wall, in more serious criminal activities.” Broadway community of Winnipeg, says she is al- the 2002 Canadian Police Survey on Youth Gangs. and if we don’t collectively talk about that… we’re “This is good news,” says Rachelle Charette, ready concerned about a possible emphasis on re- Nearly 40 per cent of gang members are aged 16- going to be constantly just putting band-aids on Executive Director of the John Howard Society actionary solutions, rather than early interven- 18 years, and nearly half are under the age of 18. amputated legs,” says Holmes. “Poverty is a pretty of Manitoba, a resource and advocacy organizations to eliminate the conditions that drive youth The majority of gang members come from impov- good lead-up to gangs, and what are we doing tion that works in rehabilitation and counseling. to join gangs. erished Aboriginal communities. about that?” “These funds have the potential to help a lot of “There wasn’t a whole lot of mention about Not only do street gangs actively recruit

formative FAQ section along with outlining the mission named, “Partners for Prosperity.” The Chamber To ‘have’ or to ‘have not’ sion of, “foster(ing) a dynamic economy and vibrant claims the discussion has “enlisted the help of 14 communities, making Manitoba the best place in ‘champions’ to spread the word, seek input, and New Developments May Send Manitoba Closer which to live, work, invest and raise a family.” move the process forward,” and will provide a forum to Being a ‘Have’ An event under the umbrella of the cam- for discussion among Manitoba’s economic elite as paign that is creating buzz is a roundtable discus- well. The round table is slated to take place Jan. 30.

Kristy Rydz Economic development Volunteer Staff is going to be an important

anitoba has taken two steps closer to source of revenue if we want to trading in its ‘have not’ status for a ‘have’ Mlabel among the Canadian federation, in become a ‘have’ province.” the footsteps of neighboring Saskatchewan. On Jan. 15, Jim Rondeau, Minister of Science, – Joan Grace, Technology, Energy and Mines, announced that the Politics Professor oil exploration industry in Manitoba has substan- tially grown in the past year. The announcement re- vealed that $400 million was invested in mining and try could mean a significant increase in provincial as a result 478 new wells were drilled during 2006. revenue. Rondeau also highlighted new initiatives to attract That significant revenue is what Joan Grace, investment such as retail tax exemption for drilling Canadian Politics professor at the U of W, believes rigs and other equipment, as well as changes to pro- could contribute to making Manitoba economically grams that would encourage water-flood projects. strong enough to not require equalization payments This investment into the province by the oil indus- from the federal government. “It could be an incredibly importance source of revenue for a have-not province. Economic development is going to be an important source of revenue if we want to become a ‘have’ province,” Grace explains. She also believes that Saskatchewan’s recent transformation is crucial to the development of Manitoba’s goals for moving up in the federation. “Winnipeg may not be seen to be a stable investment opportunity,” Grace says, speculat- ing on why Manitoba may still have problems that Saskatchewan has overcome, through economic diversification, media campaigns and budget reductions. Grace points out that in spite of high poverty, low housing rates, and lacking a stable economic base, the Province does need to find ways to become less dependent on federal transfer payments. Seeming to run with the idea, late last week the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce launched a campaign entitled, “ Making Manitoba a Have Province.” The campaign is a combination of new initiatives, including an online attitude survey to get Manitoban’s opinions on how the province should be run as well as a list of potential goals along the road to becoming a ‘have’ province. The website itself offers an in- January 25, 2006 The Uniter contact: [email protected] News Editor: Derek Leschasin E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 786-9497 0 NEWS Fax: 783-7080

West End library to be relocated says, “I don’t like (the relocation). I come here after school and at lunch. . . I just stop here for like fifteen Public Has Mixed Feelings minutes.” Ayan is a student at the nearby school. She World confirmed that she and some of her friends often walk the short distance from their school to the library, and would not be able to visit the new one. News BriefS However, some library members were excited about the relocation. “I don’t have a problem with Compiled by Brooke Dmytriw it,” said library member Brian Brown. Johanna Habinski recognized the convenience of the new location. She already visits the Cindy Klassen Complex to swim and the move suits her. SANTIAGO, CHILE—The Chilean government Her only concern is for the neighborhood. is introducing a new policy for male civil servants request- “I see a lot of kids come here after school,” ing they stop wearing neckties and sport jackets to work Habinski comments. “It’s always hard to see some- during the summer months. Chile is following Japan by thing go.” implementing less formal dress codes in order to advo- Rick Walker, the manager of library services, cate less use of air conditioners. Since 1997, Chile has confirms that at a public house held on Dec. 14, imported over 200 000 air conditioning units. Their usage people gave positive feedback about the relocation, NATASHA PETERSON contributes to 60 per cent of workplaces’ electricity con- and said they seemed excited about the investment sumption. According to the Associated Press, the tie and in their community. jacket proposal is the government’s step towards being Jenette Martens increased study and reading space, enhanced com- Walker thought the relocation of the library more energy efficient. puter technology and a larger parking lot. The library would have a very positive effect. “It will draw people will become part of the Cindy Klassen Recreation not only from the west end community but from HSINCHU, TAIWAN—An insulin pill devel- he West End Library located at the corner Complex, which will be renovated to increase its the Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex.” He said. “I oped from a natural carbohydrate found in shrimp shells of Ellice and Arlington is being relocated to parking, tennis courts, and landscaping, as well as think the library will become busier and will provide may be a viable alternative for diabetics who have to have Tthe Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex at to accommodate the library. valuable library services to the community . . . (The daily injections. Researchers from National Tsing Hua 999 Sargent Ave. There are indefinite plans to start Library members’ attitudes are split in regards Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex) is a major des- University found the shrimp shell, which is composed of the renovation early this summer, with a comple- to the relocation. Though the new library would tination in the community and I think this just en- nanoparticles, could protect digested insulin from stom- tion date set for 2008. The City says the existing li- have better facilities, the old library was in a more hances that service.” ach acids, reported the BBC. The nanoparticles, identified brary is too small and the collection is very old and convenient location for some members. At this time the city is unsure what the build- as chitosan, were made into spheres and encapsulated the cramped. Chau Le, a mother of young children says, “I ing will be converted into when the library moves insulin. Experiments are currently being administered to The new location will be a little more then a don’t like to go so far to the public library. It’s so hard out. Despite being built in the 1960s, the building rats. Testing was conducted on rats after a period of fast- kilometer from the current one. It will allow for a to park my car there. (The West End Library) is con- is probably in good enough condition to be resold. ing for 12 hours. According to the data collected, humans considerable increase in the library’s size. Other im- venient for people living around here.” Revenue from the sale will go to other recreational would require a large quantity of medication to balance provements include an expanded book collection, Ayan, who doesn’t want her last name used, or library initiatives. out their blood sugar levels. The researchers admitted ad- aptation for human treatment is still some time away. a mode of transportation that many people with JAKARTA, INDONESIA— As of Feb. 1, res- Bus depot move a good thing for downtown? modest means… and the rural community… rely idents of the capital city will not be able to keep back- upon,” he says. “It’s [crucial] to have reliable and yard fowl as a means of curbing the spread of avian flu. comfortable bus services, so upgraded bus facilities The government is banning the possession of domestic are important.” fowl in three Indonesian provinces. Jakarta, Banten and Nonetheless, he too sees an increase in stu- West Java had the most breakouts of the H5N1 bird flu dents in downtown as desirable. “There’ll be pro- virus. To date, 61 confirmed human deaths have occurred visions for additional students facilities, [which in Indonesia. Governor Sutiyoso announced that citizens means] having more people downtown on an ongo- are asked to dispose of their fowl by either cooking, selling ing consistent basis,” says Helgason. “I don’t know if or killing the birds. Compensation will be given for birds the contribution of travellers coming through would containing the virus, reported Reuters. Research birds be as significant as university students who come and those kept as pets will be required to have certifica- there every day.” tion from the health department. The government has had Levandoski disagrees with the claim the air- difficulty educating the country about the contagion. All port is too remote. “We’ll still have a link for our pas- over the country ducks, geese and chickens live alongside sengers downtown, we’re not abandoning down- humans, contributing to the resurgence of outbreaks. town… and it’s only about 15 minutes from the cur- NATASHA PETERSON rent location to the airport.” TORONTO, CANADA—The Royal Ontario Greyhound ticket holders would be able to Museum received its largest corporate gift from Teck remain on their bus and continue downtown, or Cominco Ltd. for its ongoing renovations. The Toronto Ksenia Prints city’s centre. But downtown business and commu- vice versa. “With the frequency of the [bus] sched- Star reported Teck Cominco donated $10 million to the Beat Reporter nity organizations seem to feel otherwise. ules downtown, there’ll be plenty of opportunities museum, which brings donations for the expansion to “There’s some good economic possibili- for people getting to and from the new terminal.” $250 million. The Ontario government has pledged $42 ties associated with the location of the terminal in million to the museum’s renovation. The donation will he Greyhound bus depot on the corner of the downtown, but we don’t see it as much with move the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame to the ROM Portage and Memorial Boulevard is an eye- our terminal—maybe it’s design, maybe location,” and establish the Teck Cominco Suite of Earth Sciences T sore to many, though a familiar one. But with says Stefano Grande, executive director for the Galleries. The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame currently re- its lease expiring in August 2009, and the University Downtown BIZ. The only business he expects to The convenience offset sides on the University of Toronto campus. Renovations of Winnipeg purchasing a one-quarter interest in its be affected by the depot’s move is the Holiday Inn, of the museum, which began in 2003, are expected to be current facility, Greyhound is beginning to consider which the University already has plans for—it is pro- by the bus travelers might be completed in 2008. other locations for the depot. The most prominent posed to become a student residence. choice is the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson “We’re excited about the potential expansion weighed against the incon- ISTANBUL, TURKEY—Turks are outraged at International Airport. Some are critical of this idea, of the university in that direction,” says Grande. “It’s the assassination of news editor Hrant Dink, shot in front but to local business and community organizations, unfortunate the terminal wants to relocate, but at venience inner city students of his newspaper office. Dink edited the Argos newspaper, this move heralds positive news. the same time it’s good to see a use for the building a weekly Armenian-Turkish paper. He was a controversial Mel Levandoski, regional manager for has already been identified by one of downtown’s might experience.” figure in the country, drawn into several legal battles with Greyhound in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and strongest agents.” the state for his outspokenness on the Armenian genocide Northern Ontario, explains the move was consid- “Students have an excessive $15 million eco- – Wayne Helgason, and Turk-Armenian relations. Protestors took to the streets ered long before the University bought shares in nomic spin-off in our downtown, so when we look at Social Planning Council the evening of Dinks death, carrying flags, candles, and the building. “The Airport Authority had some sur- adding more students into our downtown, the eco- banners. According to CNN, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip plus land, and it would work into their plans to have nomic activity is definitely going to multiply,” says Erdogan spoke out against the murder, commenting the inter-modal transportation,” he explains. Grande. “When a door closes, a window opens.” killing was an insult to the nation. Dink started Argos in The move could bring progress and develop- Wayne Helgason, executive director for the Helgason sees benefits to the location. “You 1996, tackling the sensitive issue of the Armenian geno- ment to Greyhound Winnipeg. “We’d have a new Social Planning Council of Winnipeg, is conflicted will inconvenience some, but for those who are cide committed by the Ottoman Empire during WWI; the facility, and it’d be a very easy transition for people about the move. “We’re of a mixed view,” he says. coming into town to fly out, they’ll be happy,” he genocide is denied by the Turkish government and re- coming into town and transferring between differ- “Current circumstances are less than ideal—the fa- says. “The university has no other place to go…. The mains a very delicate subject in the country. The editor is ent modes of transportation,” says Levandoski. cilities, the traffic…. An upgrading of the facility is convenience offset by the bus travelers might be among 18 Turkish journalists who have been murdered in Many urban and rural Manitoban bus users probably a good idea, as long as accessibility is im- weighed against the inconvenience inner city stu- the last 15 years for their opinions on national politics. protested after the plans were unveiled in December. proved, fares are kept modest, and ridership is pro- dents might experience.” They fear the move will take business away from moted.” Nothing is written in stone yet. “The plans are downtown, and turn a simple bus trip into an ex- Helgason stresses the importance of the bus at their very beginning,” says Levandoski. “We’re just pensive hassle, as the airport is located far from the depot to the Winnipeg community in general. “It’s trying to reach an agreement on the lease.” contact: [email protected] The Uniter January 25, 2006 NEWS 0 End Canada’s secret trials: local activist Says Ontario Facility Amounts to ‘Guantanamo North’ Local

Michelle Dobrovolny to their countries of origin. Mahjoub and Jaballah than protecting the public, only provide the gov- Beat Reporter are from Egypt, while Almrei is from Syria. ernment with legal authority to violate the funda- News BriefS Lawyers representing the detainees have mental rights of foreign nationals. Canadian human been unable to form a defence for their clients, as rights groups have likened the detention of Islamic Compiled by Graham Podolecki uman rights activist David Ball wants the the Government won’t release the evidence against terrorism suspects to the internment of Japanese- and Richard Liebrecht Canadian government to stop conducting them, citing concern over national security. For Ball, Canadians during World War II. Hsecret trials, and shut down a facility he this is the most worrisome aspect of the case. calls “Guantanamo North.” “We are not saying that [the detainees] haven’t “The government is using undemocratic done anything, but why don’t they release the ev- Centre of Academic Writing means in the name of national security,” Ball says. idence?” says Ball. “If there’s no evidence, they Now a Department We are not saying that The Centre of Academic Writing (CAW) “That kind of excuse has been used throughout his- shouldn’t be thrown in a pit for year.” at the U of W is now a department, named tory. But if you misuse freedom, to remove the very Politics professor Allen Mills says that with- the detainees haven’t done the Department of Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications. The Centre was promoted after thing you are trying to protect, you are actually let- holding the evidence casts doubt on the strength of a proposal was passed by the Senate at a meeting ting the terrorists win.” the government’s case against the detainees. anything, but why don’t on Dec. 12. The promotion was immediate and Ball, the secretary for the local branch of “Whatever evidence is being held should then the department is now in the process of changing signs, website, and letterheads. the Student Christian Movement, was part of a be the basis of laying charges. If no charge is being they release the evidence?” The new department is one of only a couple nation-wide day of action to protest the deten- laid, then what is the quality of the evidence being in Canada that offer courses focused on the study of writing. Like the Centre, the department tion of three foreign nationals who are being held held?” he asks. “State security laws in Canada, as in – David Ball, offers a three and four year BA in Rhetoric and without charge in a high-security facility in the elsewhere, have extended the capacity of the state to Student Christian Movement Communications, along with a joint Creative Kingston Immigration Holding Centre, located on simply hold people. This is very troubling. You don’t Communications degree with Red River College. Brian Turner, an Associate Professor the grounds of the Millhaven Penitentiary in Bath, hold on suspicion. You hold on the basis of firm ev- and member of the new department, feels the Ontario. Activist groups have dubbed the facility idence.” promotion was a “terrific sign of support” from the University, and shows that the discipline of writing Guantanamo North to draw a comparison to the Government officials argue that the evidence “If we bypass our Charter of Rights and is very important to it and its other faculties. infamous American prison in Guantanamo, Cuba, has been examined by a federal judge, who ruled it Freedoms for these people, it’s basically racial pro- Turner also pointed out that its programs have where terrorism suspects have been held for years sufficient to warrant holding the suspects. filing or religious discrimination,” says Ball. “Once “been very popular with students”, and although there will be no real changes in its operation, the without any charges being laid. “It’s for the safety of the Canadian public,” the government is allowed to make exceptions to promotion will give the department “more prestige On Jan. 15, Ball and four other SCM members says Derek Mellon, a spokesperson for the Canadian the charter that, opens the door to all kinds of prec- in the discipline, and in the country.” donned bright orange, prison-style clothing, and Border Services Agency. “The Federal Court ruled that edent.” braved hypothermic conditions to hand out bro- the security certificate for each of these individuals is However, in 2004 the Federal Court of Appeal Former Prime Minister Martin Visits UW chures in front of the Citizenship and Immigration reasonable, and the position of the Canadian govern- ruled that security certificates did not violate the Unannounced but not unnoticed, ex-prime minister Paul Martin dropped by the U of W last Canada building in Winnipeg. ment is that they pose a threat to public safety.” Charter, saying non-Canadians are subject to a dif- Wednesday to inspect a number of the university’s “It attracted a fair bit of attention. People were Under the Immigration and Refugee Protection ferent standard of legal treatment than citizens. aboriginal education works. A university administrator said the soon- really interested in talking to us, and hearing what Act, foreign nationals and permanent residents can Ball hopes to get more people concerned to-retire Member of Parliament visited the Wii we had to say,” says Ball. be deported with the issuance of a security certifi- about the government’s actions. Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre, home to the U of The Canadian government has been holding cate. Security certificates have been around since “This issue is something really important for W’s Aboriginal Studies programs. He also sat in on an alternative education class, between meetings Mohammad Mahjoub since 2000, and Mahmoud the late 1970s, but didn’t come into use until 1991. people in all walks of society to have a look at. It’s with President Lloyd Axworthy and Kevin Chief. Jaballah and Hassan Almrei since 2001. The govern- Since then, 27 certificates have been issued. The really about the values we live by, and if we are will- Chief is highly involved with aboriginal education on campus and is spear-heading access programs ment claims the three men are linked to Islamic ex- government currently has certificates out on six in- ing to sacrifice those values in the interest of se- for residents of the downtown, North End and West tremists, and want them removed from the country. dividuals, but has released three from detention curity, then I think we’ve lost something major. It’s End neighborhoods. The detainees are resisting deportation, saying they under strict conditions. only going to get worse if we keep giving up all these Martin’s government introduced the Kelowna Accord, a $5.4 billion dollar spending will be persecuted and possibly tortured if returned Ball believes the security certificates, rather rights that were won in the past.” plan to enhance Aboriginal education opportunities along with treatments of housing, health, and other concerns. The Harper government scrapped the accord after they defeated Martin’s Liberals in January, 2006. Gender inequality at heart of Africa HIV/AIDS pandemic: Lewis know what’s been more frustrating about the last five and a half years than to watch the opportuni- Polls show strong support ties fritter away.” for CFS position on tuition, but raise questions Richard Liebrecht tration a number of times in this speech, he said that Lewis called, then, for political action. He spent The Canadian Federation of Students’ News Editor such a transformation wouldn’t come fast enough to five and a half years as Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS Manitoba division presented a package of assembled poll and consultation results last alleviate the gender impact on AIDS, taking genera- in Africa, assuring developed countries met com- Thursday showing 80 per cent support among tions to swing to a favorable condition. mitments made at the G8 Summit in Glen Eagle, Manitobans and students for various CFS erhaps the burden of begging the World’s African societies are choked by the dispro- Scotland. The speech was littered with examples of positions, including the freezing and reduction of student fees. richest nations to solve what may be the portionate loss of women, which Lewis backed areas where he feels governments need to take lead- Polls of the broad public, conducted by world’s largest crisis has ground the edge of up by noting that for every one man infected with ership, but have not done so. Viewpoints Research and Decima Research, say P 82 per cent of Manitobans feel that everyone Stephen Lewis’s emotional appeal. HIV/AIDS, there are five to six women. Young and The former Ontario NDP leader noted the benefits when tuition fees are reduced. The same “I’ve seen him four times, and this was by far middle-aged women suffering from the virus lose strong likelihood of an upcoming election. percentage of middle-income Manitobans want to the least emotional,” said Vanessa Verbipsky, who the individual and collective capacity to fill key “My sense is that the public is way ahead of the see the tuition freeze continue. Half of Manitobans will make accessible education a voting issue nonetheless made the trek out to the University of traditional roles in food production and family- politicians. I think that if governments took strong (noting that both provincial and federal elections Manitoba on January 17 to once again see the pro- raising, roles that would help recover damaged action…I think people would applaud,” Lewis says. loom on the horizon), and 78 per cent want to see more federal funding of post-secondary. lific UN cheerleader for Africa’s causes. communities. “Ultimately, you’ve got to persuade your politicians Results derived from consultations with Lewis’s time as Special Envoy on HIV/AIDS for to change their policies. That’s what makes the dif- students draw even higher numbers in response the UN ended with the reign of Secretary General ference.” to very similar statements, reaching as high as 90 per cent. Kofi Annan this month, evidently giving him time to More information available: None of the questions used in the surveys, reflect and expand more on the intense world of in- Inequality is www.stephenlewisfoundation.org however, are directly listed, nor are the margins of error, or specific numbers of people surveyed ternational humanitarian crisis politics that envel- [email protected] listed. Details about the student consultations, oped him since the 1980s. Stories and memories driving the virus.” including how they were conducted, are not filled the speech, but Lewis shied not from making included. None of the categories yielded close or controversial results. his views clear. – Stephen Lewis “The struggle for gender equality is the single UM Opens HIV/AIDS most important struggle on the face of the earth,” Research Lab in Kenya The University of Manitoba helped to triple Lewis said after relating a story about an African disease research capacity in Africa last week hospital where women were placed two to a bed in Lewis would not let the international commu- as they officially opened an infectious disease research lab in Kenya. the women’s ward while the men’s ward sat mostly nity go without prodding, as had been his mission PHOTO Contributors Wanted: The $4 million facility, located at the empty. since 1986 when he received his first UN appoint- University of Nairobi’s Kenyatta National Hospital “Inequality is driving the virus. It’s predatory ment as a special advisor on Africa to the Secretary Campus, instantly became the crown jewel of an already productive and world-leading research male sexual entitlement that is driving the virus. You General of the time. Now released from the United Interested in photography? Want to build a portfo- partnership on HIV/AIDS research between the have so many younger women marrying older men; Nations, he said he feels more comfortable to cri- lio? Be a volunteer photographer for The Uniter! two universities. The lab will be one of only three labs the younger women think they are in an honest rela- tique the organization, though he still defends its on the continent able to safely study highly tionship, the older men bring the virus into the mar- cooperative, mobilizing, and policy influencing po- communicable diseases. The level 3 labs at the Email [email protected] for more information. riage.” The virus is more common, he said, among tential. new International Infectious Disease Centre have the equipment and protection to safely handle married women than it is single women, according “If the United Nations wanted to turn around highly infectious diseases like HIV and even the to recent studies. the pandemic, or brought itself to the decision it was notorious Ebola virus. There’s no word on whether any U of M The male-dominated sexual culture is a con- going to engage in poverty eradication, really mobi- research students will work in the lab. dition that Lewis believes can only be changed lize to give voice of credence to these issues, it would through education. Already breaking down in frus- make a tremendous difference,” Lewis said. “I don’t January 25, 2006 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 0 COMMENTS

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A first for an American President Shorts & Clichés Documenting the WRETCHED Land of Political Punditry

Ben Wood how taking chances in these instances receives heightened media attention Comments Editor are not desirable. only when questions of her love life are James Patterson Attached to this is the idea that a highlighted. I am hard pressed to think Business Manager female or an African-American may of instances in the media where her po- ith the announcement of bring new understandings, visions, litical moves aren’t attached with sto- Senator Hillary Clinton and perspectives to their potential ries of her relationships. Although, our An Agenda does not an Envi- W and Senator Barack Obama Presidency. This, however, is debatable. House of Commons isn’t in anyway di- ronmental Manager Make placing a bid to become a Presidential While race and gender may play a role rected in a polite, civil manner so it is The interesting thing about the Conserva- Candidate for the 2008 election, it in many parts of life and in many differ- no surprise that immature and discrim- tive Party of Canada’s new strategy of dropping might be determined if sex and race ent jobs, I believe that for the most part inatory attitudes persist. If these kinds wads of money into their ‘We’re Rethinking Our really do play a big part in politics. All the President will take into account the of stories are what gets attention, why Stance on the Environment’ initiative is that it’s things considered, I believe that there is views of the rest of their administra- would another woman wish to enter as a much tool to gain credibility in voter’s eye as much as it is to keep the eyes off the history too strong a fear of such change within tion. into these elite levels of politics? of their environmental misgivings. the role of President to allow for the first There is a history within America If either Clinton or Obama did This week, British Columbia online news female or African-American President to under-represent ethnic minorities become an official candidate for source thetyee.ca reported that newly minted to be elected. and women. In 1990, African-American President it will be interesting to take Environment Minister John Baird killed an emission efficient light rail system in his home There are many factors that will Douglas Wilder was predicted by poll- note of their strategies, policies, and city of Ottawa. This of course was after his affect voters’ decisions if one of these sters to win his election in Virginia with how much the public views their gender stint in charge of deregulating Ontario’s energy two becomes an official candidate for a large margin of victory but managed or race as affecting the future of their system (aided by now Manitoba’s Progressive President. While the 2004 election held only to narrowly defeat his opponent. nation. As much as I would like to see a Conservative Leader Hugh Mcfayden) followed much of the same distaste for the Bush While polls are not always reliable, it change in that country, I am, as of yet, shortly thereafter by rolling brownouts. Administration that is present today is clear that the voters were not honest not too confident that it can happen. ”If there is to be an ecologically sound it wasn’t enough to turn the tide. As while being polled and I don’t believe Here’s to hoping. society, it will have to come the grass roots up, well, they were offered a Presidential it to be pure speculation to believe his not from the top down.” Candidate that fit the mold for President race played a large part in their final de- - Paul Hawken (read: white, male). However, in 2008 cision. after two terms of Republican rule and Hillary Clinton is defiantly no Parliament Hill 90210 declining approval of the current state stranger to the spotlight as she was Sometimes life mimics what we see on of affairs in America many will feel it plagued with media attention surround- television, often in the most peculiar ways. will be due time for a change. Will the ing the sex scandal during husband Bill So, I thought it might be appropriate growing disapproval of the efforts in Clinton’s Presidency. Those actions of to draw a parallel to what I have seen as the Iraq and American foreign policy in her husband allowed the media to por- relationship between Gary Doer and Stephen general, as well as a Health Care system tray her as a mere subordinate to her Harper the last few months. You see, Stephen and Gary have been at that is in dire need of repair be enough ‘man’, someone who now is jaded and Read something you odds recently. Gary has been quite vocal about for voters to overlook whatever sexist or out to prove to her husband that she is Stephen intentions with the Wheat Board but racist attitudes may still persist? I think powerful. There is no doubt that the ef- don’t agree with? Have Gary wants the bigger questions answered. not. fects of that representation are still pres- Harper wants to answer the Barley question something to say? Write and Gary wants more: wheat and Barley. In many instances playing the race ent today. As much as humanity would Keeping on the theme of Federal environ- or gender card would be of some ad- like to claim a non-sexist attitude, there a letter to the editor! mental policy last week Stephen Harper, vantage to the holder, however in this still persists a hidden fear in admitting nudged Gary Doer out of a dance partner situation it isn’t something that would that a woman would be capable of han- with his courting of California Governor Ar- necessarily guarantee a positive result. dling a Presidency. While there are cur- nold Schwarzenegger. Please send your witty remarks The newly sparked relationship between This is not to say that they are going to rently only 14 U.S. Senators, Clinton and scathing rejoinders to ‘The Terminator’ and Harper was originally deny their gender or race but I do think has made a large impact as Senator of billed as trade talks but it would be safe to as- they should be wise enough not to New York but a Senator is vastly differ- [email protected] sume that there may a touch of jealously that constantly claim that they would hold ent from the President and I think the prompted the invitation over to Steve’s house. After all, Gary got invited over to Arnold’s the potential to be the first female or voters will have to make a large shift in house after Businessweek named them the two the first African-American President. their current mindset to allow room for environmental politicians to watch. I think most people will generally be the possibility of a woman President. scared of a change from the norm es- Sex and race still play a big part not ”What kind of an insecure wuss chooses a pecially when questions of Homeland only in the United States but also here college based on where some guy is going?” - Brenda Walsh from Beverly Hills 90210 Security arise and they are reminded in Canada. Our own Belinda Stronach

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In your January 25th issue, you in- rectors is a great way to represent the correctly reported on vacancies on the views of students, so I encourage anyone UWSA Board of Directors. There who might be interested in this to are, in fact, five positions currently start thinking about it now. vacant: Vice President Advocate; Arts Director; Part-Time/Mature Students’ If you’re interested and want more in- Director; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, formation on any of the positions or on Transgendered, and * Students’ Director; the election in general, please e-mail and the Adaptive Students’ Director. the Chief Elections Commissioner of the UWSA, at [email protected]. This will all change over the next two months though, as the spring General David EisBrenner Election will be getting into full swing Chair of the Board when we all return from Reading University of Winnipeg Week. Working on the board of di- Students’ Association contact: [email protected] The Uniter January 25, 2006 COMMENTS 0

Comments Editor : Ben Wood Comments E-mail: [email protected] If I had an education…

support her family. She could not even con- themselves in a disadvantaged situation within can happen to anybody. Bora Kim tinue her education past grade seven. the Canadian academic setting. Many of them I remember a student who was living Both my parents did not want to pass have to deal with problems that include lan- in an apartment block beside Central Park, their scars to their own children and worked guage, different cultural and education back- a very bad neighborhood. He was a student y mother is a single parent in very hard so that we could get an education. grounds, and additionally, double tuition fees. from Bangladesh and an Engineering stu- South Korea. My father passed My mother is a very smart and strong woman. Many people tell me that all the problems in- dent at the University of Manitoba, working M away when I was 12 years old in Thanks to her, I am studying in Canada and ternational students face in Canada are their the night shift in a convenience store in that a traffic accident. My sister and I were too my sister is at a university student in South own choice, and that they shouldn’t come here same neighborhood in order to pay off his tu- young to understand what it meant to live as Korea. I cannot describe enough all the ago- if they don’t want to deal with them. I want to ition fees. As soon as he heard that tuition fees a single parent, especially as a single mother nies and pains that she had to suffer and go ask back to those people, “Why did your Irish were to be increased 180 per cent, he had a in Korean society. through as a woman without a husband in a great grandparents choose to come to Canada? bitter smile. After that, he had to pack his bags My father could not afford to go to high patriarchic society. None of my friends from Didn’t they have to leave their own country and head back home where there is no hope school, because he was left responsible to take single parent families could afford their post because of the hardships they had there? What only the option of working at sweatshops or as care of his family after my grandfather passed secondary education. I still remember one about your French, German, Italian, Jewish, a fisherman. away. Although my father had the desire to evening that I spent with my friend who was Polish, and Russian ancestors?” Education can change a person’s life. The pursue an education, his economic situation a smart girl, but couldn’t afford university al- Everybody has a right to choose a better person can change the world. How many child didn’t allow him to do so until his sisters and though she had a letter of acceptance in her education and better quality of life. It doesn’t prostitutes in South East Asia could change brother grew older and started to work for hands. She ended up working at a factory. mean that those who choose to leave de- the world if they had access to education? How the family. He finished his high school educa- Sometimes Canadians ask me why in- serve to go through problems. Didn’t we learn many refugee kids in Africa could deliver hope tion by himself and passed a test to become a ternational students try so hard to come to enough from the Canadian railroads built on to the world if they only had access to educa- public servant. Canada to study, even though they have to go the blood of Chinese workers who came to tion? People like us, who have the privilege My mother’s situation was not any better. through all the troubles of coming to a new Canada for jobs and died without compen- of attending educational institutions, should After my grandfather passed away, my mother country and encountering a new language. sation? It is the same situation with Canadian return it to the society. We are just lucky, not was also put in a situation where she had to Without a doubt, international students find students who study abroad. It is a story that better than anybody else.

by a war between the French and the English. which comes from (among other things) our erate a word. This theory doesn’t account for Extracts from literature can often be accu- use of language. A grave detriment to per- the ignorance of basic spelling structure how- Like, uh… rately traced to a specific era, from which one ceived intelligence is the use and overuse of ever (e.g. completely fabricated but proba- can reasonably build an argument that lan- idiocies (according to The American Heritage bly fairly accurate statistic: three out of every Idiocies making idiots guage is a major historical player in the mat- Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth five people do not know when to use “there,” uration of society. Classical changes to Dark Edition, defined as “a foolish or stupid utter- “their,” or “they’re”), and so blame cannot be Ages, Romanticism to Realism, Modernism ance or deed”), including but not limited to accounted for by any single entity that we can Brenden Sommerhalder to Postmodernism, to post postmodernism “like,” “uh,” “um,” etc. A transcript of average shake a finger at. Rather, our widespread ac- … what, you think I’m joking? I’m not joking; hallway conversation would be littered with ceptance of language bastardization may be calling today Post-post-postmodernism (or, these idiocies, most of which would be un- held responsible. “Take the words ‘um’ and ‘like,’ right for taste, “Post3 Modernism”) would be a joke. consciously generated and inserted into any The solution is simple. I believe Robin the [heck] out of your vocabulary,” words Unfortunately, I fear this may be the extent duration of silence long enough to fit them. It Black’s suggestion is on the right track, but is of wisdom from Robin Black (rock ‘n roller to our average linguistic creativity, and also should also be noted that “O-my” is not God’s lacking in that upon the elimination of “like” and expert judge on Much Music’s recent VJ fear what will characterize the era of Post3 first name, and not every cellular telephone and “um,” the population would find other Search). It could be questioned whether a tat- Modernism. I suppose “Romeo, uh, Romeo, was born with the given name of “Celly”. words or utterances to replace them. I pro- tooed, makeup wearing, leather panted social like, where r u Romeo? Like, omigawd,” would On who and what to blame for our ill- pose to take his suggestion one step further, rebel has anything to offer, unless on the topic be a descriptive outtake, which right there, struck language hasn’t yet a definite answer. and ask that everyone once again take pride of expression, on which he is an uncontested fellow scholars, is a crisis. However, if one could effectively study the in his or her language. This includes picking success story. I know that while reading this, many of trends of accelerating deterioration of lan- up books (and perhaps even reading them) We often overlook the importance of lan- you are saying (not out loud), “guilty!” and guage, one may find a strong correlation be- for pleasure, becoming excited by poetry, and guage, and dismiss it as a simple means of are still finding yourselves in post-second- tween it and the rise of technology. It is not a of course thinking about anything you have communication. History begs to voice a dif- ary education, prematurely concluding that new argument that our spell-check genera- to say prior to saying it. Remember, you don’t ferent view, and offers language as that on Post3 Modernism isn’t as detrimental to in- tion doesn’t help, seeing that as long as a word have to fill every space with a word;- some which culture is built (yes, Quebec, I admit it), telligence as the case I am building would is typed so that it is approximately the proper times less is more. Instead, we can turn our and a medium for defining eras. Indeed, our suggest. Equally as powerful as intelligence, length and some percentage of the correct time into the era of, uh … own country’s conception was orchestrated however, is the perception of intelligence, letters are present, your computer will gen-

A better kind of karma? The studio is a business. While it sold the six dominant factor in most people’s decisions....” Enticing students to stay in Manitoba with tuition rebates week plan on the basis of supporting their cli- I agree with his assessment, and would cau- ent’s quest for better health, it wagered on tion a step further that this plan has the po- the facts of life (missed alarms, getting sick, tential to harm students. It effectively opens a Kate Sjoberg uates. Starting with this spring’s convocation, broken down cars, messy weather, etc.) that new angle for universities to increase tuition UWSA President graduates who stay in Manitoba will be able to would make living up to the challenge pretty fees since students have a new opportunity to claim their tuition costs on their income tax re- darn tough, decreasing the chances of success have some of the cost returned to them. An turns — a maximum 10 per cent or $2500 per and the loss of the $150 congratulatory reim- extra few hundred dollars a year on a tax return Last fall, one Osborne Village yoga studio year (whichever is less), to a maximum 60 per bursement. Last I heard, the studio was right. will be nice for those that redeem it, but the enticed new and old members into the studio cent, or $25 000, (whichever is less); over at There were more clients that didn’t manage chances of that factor influencing students to with an interesting challenge. Sign up for least six years. The Minister’s hope is that offer- to make it to the end without missing at least stay are even slimmer than the chances of most six weeks of Monday through Friday, 6 a.m., ing a tax incentive would increase the number one class than those held perfect attendance. people completing a boot camp yoga class. hour and a half high intensity yoga for three- of graduates who stay in the province, and at- Conversely, the government’s goal is altruistic. On the other hand, the chances of an imme- hundred bucks. The deal? Attending every tract others by extending the rebate to out of It really wants students to stay, and truly hopes diate 60 per cent reduction in tuition fees sig- single class would not only deliver a higher province graduates who come here to work. that this plan will help make that happen. nificantly benefiting current students and their state of consciousness and a svelter self but Students immediately recognised the pro- Queen’s University’s Dr Ross Finnie, however, families struggling to cover year-to- year tuition also guarantee you half your registration fee posal for what it was, rather than a strategy had bad news for Manitoba. Commenting on costs, in addition to making it possible for more back at the end of the 6 weeks —- a cool $150. for increased access as some misguided staff- the announcement in the Jan. 5, 2007 Globe people to afford post secondary education in Miss just one, and the studio cashed in the ers had suggested. This is a population strat- and Mail he said, “I think people generally go the first place, are guaranteed. More gradu- entire wad. What a way to harsh your mellow. egy directed at the business community, just where the opportunities are most interest- ates from Manitoba means more who stay in Down the street, the Minister of Finance, (in- in time for a soon to come provincial election, ing, and that means getting a job, [with attrac- Manitoba, and the end result is a better kind of spired following a particularly energizing set no less. But what was also pointed out was the tive] gross earnings, and it also means they karma, ensuring more can attend school in the of sun salutations, perhaps?), later announced part that doesn’t translate from the yoga stu- can have interesting careers…All things being first place, and graduate with less debt. Sounds a version of the deal for post secondary grad- dio’s deal to the government’s incentive plan. equal, I don’t think [a tax credit] would be the downright Zen to me. January 25, 2006 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 0 DIVERSIONS

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Straight Faced Wine On A Dime MATT COHEN DIVERSIONS Editor lived though, because there is absolutely no reason Michael Banias for this game to exist. It seems to me that if you were Volunteer Staff few years ago, a bunch of my friends and to have six people in a room willing to play poker, I started playing board games a lot. We then you’d probably use a deck of cards instead. A were averaging once a day at least. Now to Recently, my girlfriend and I celebrated our his week, I’ve decided to and they have met various standards avoid confusion, we weren’t playing Magic dressed anniversary. Knowing how much I love combin- wave the flag a little and of quality. However, not all wine from up in wizard robes, nor were we painting action fig- ing board games, she purchased a sex game called T be a patriotic Canadian. Canada is VQA approved. That means ures for a miniature Lord of the Rings battle, we just Sudofuku. It’s a combination of Sudoku, Memory, I’ve talked about a few Canadian that the grapes could be from anywhere stuck to the classic board games. and sex. At first I thought it was the best game I’d wines before, but never truly ex- and that the wine maker had to jump Playing these games became an obsession to ever seen. You play a game of Sudoku and then flip plained the somewhat compli- through fewer “quality hurdles.” the point where we started to get bored with the tiles over like Memory to match sexual positions. cated workings of the Canadian I personally think that Canadian standard game formats. Because of this, we went as Unfortunately, just like the poker game, the prac- wine industry. It was some- wine is world class. In the south, our cli- far as to incorporate some of these games together ticality in the game was nonexistent. You start the where between the late 70s mate and soils are great for grape grow- to mix things up. My favourite game was Scrisk. We game using all your brain power to solve a puzzle. and early 80s that our wine industry ing, and we are starting to be recog- would play Scrabble to determine who got to place Blood rushes to the head. When you finally solve changed. Before that pivotal period, our nized on the world wine stage. Though first in Risk. Things started to get out of hand when the first half of the game, you’re really not in the wine was lacking. That is, it had no soul, the Canadian wine industry has a long we invented Ronopolue; a game of Clue that uses mood to make out. I don’t know about you, but no spirit; it was mass produced imported way to go, the first few steps have shown Monopoly and Risk pieces. If you were to solve the mathematical number puzzles don’t really turn me grape juice bottled and pumped out like great potential. Our wine makers have mystery, you would yell out something like, “it was on as much as they used to. If you were still aroused soda. Among wine lovers, Canadian wine been winning awards, and not only for Siam in the kitchen with a race car.” Of course there enough to play the second half of the game, you was a joke. Unfortunately, many still see it Icewine, but for good table wine as well. were only a few people that knew how to play the would have to take breaks between love making that way. Some great Canadian wines: game, but that was the fun. sessions to figure out if the “girl on top” tile was In the early 80s, a few wine makers Reif Estate VQA Riesling 2004 – This Christmas I received an electronic fourth from the left or second from the bottom. decided to go against the grain. Though (MLCC and private shops - $11) – This is poker set from my uncle. It’s a console that With all of this said, I think I’ve learned my this cheap swill was profitable, these a great Riesling that goes well with sushi hooks into your television with six controllers. lesson. Combining games at home is fine, but wine makers chose to follow their own and Thai food. It has the perfect acidity Each controller displays your cards for a game of trying to put them on the market probably isn’t the true wine making dreams. They planted to deal with spicy food, and great fruit Texas Hold ‘em. Initially, I got excited about the best decision. Though a wizard sex poker game isn’t new noble grape vines, such as Cabernet, notes such as pears, apples, citrus, and idea of incorporating two games again: video half bad of an idea… as long as I don’t have to guess Merlot, Chardonnay, Riesling, etc, and even a hint of pineapple. games and poker. That excitement was short who killed Venezuela in the conservatory. began to bottle wines made from grapes Wild Horse Canyon VQA Cabernet actually grown in Canada. Sauvignon 2003 (MLCC and private At the end of the 80s, British shops - $12) –A Merlot and Cabernet Columbia and Ontario set up a series Merlot blend. This winery is in British of expressing oneself in a way that gets the attention of wine laws and an organization to Columbia, and they produce some Mr. Smart of those around you. The, “hey, I don’t like what’s maintain these laws. Like the French beautiful wines. You might have to going on here and I am not afraid to assert myself Appellation system, Canada set up the search around a little, since they tend in a manor that may possibly shock or offend” Vintner’s Quality Alliance, or VQA. Every to vanish quickly. Great structure, with Sam Mclean method. Who really gets hurt when the ammuni- wine submitted to and approved by good earthy notes and a hint of oak. tion is words, as apposed to flaming arrows? Most of this organization is allowed to bare the Gorgeous cassis and cherry fruit, hints the things we use as curse words are merely gratu- VQA stamp. This stamp guarantees the of coffee, and a mild shot of tannin xpletives, curses, swears, cusses, naughty itous misrepresentations of bodily functions or an- grapes in the wine are grown in Canada and spice. no-no’s; there are many names for words cient words whose original meanings are now de- E that you shouldn’t say in good company, funct. Who actually knows where the word (ailment but why the #### not? Are we not mature adults contracted by Wallabies) comes from anyway? capable of withstanding foul language? I am sick The only power foul language has is what and ####ing tired of people trying to censor me. we allow it to have. If instead of thinking (gro- When I walk down the street and some jerk throws tesque slander) when you here the word ####, you a bottle at my head do I say, “Oh my, golly gravy, should think, “object used in ancient medical prac- what a silly dilly” and walk on as if nothings tices.” We’ve all likely said things that we latter felt wrong? #### no! I say, “Hey ####-face, who the guilty about, and we’ve all laughed at things that #### do you think you are?” Or if I go to a movie we know we shouldn’t have. Instead of thinking less and some guy starts coughing really loudly behind of ourselves and pointing a blaming finger at one me do I say, “Pardon me sir, but could I interest and other, we should openly chuckle when some- you in a throat lozenge?” No! I say “#### you #### one calls you a ####, and point an entirely differ- and the #### you rode in on. ent finger in a sign of momentary belligerence. For Swears were developed for the simple reason those who disagree, #### off. contact: [email protected] The Uniter January 25, 2006 DIVERSIONS 0

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Sajia Kabir to wear the dupatta (salwar kameez scarf) or of women’s magazines and popular fiction and The Other Press (Douglas College) aachol (loose end of sari) so that it covers the film in Bangladesh (I cannot speak for the rest breast. of the Muslim world) will show women con- Even when Bangladeshi women do cover cerned that they are too dark-skinned, among NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. (CUP) – their heads, it is more often with the dupatta other possible flaws. Skin color is a major When I was living in Bangladesh, I would not, and aachol rather than with a burkha or a factor in the deshi marriage market. And for most of the time, have thought of putting separate shawl. A favourite pastime of lib- it is not necessarily the case that the more on a veil, not even when I was going through eral Bangladeshi Muslim women is to sneer at Islamicist the girl’s family, the less concerned my devout reformist Muslim phase. Saudi with beauty they are (although the reverse is There would be certain occasions when Arabian rich girls who wear miniskirts not invariably true, either). I would willingly wear the hijab, such as under their burkhas. There was much mer- But while I wouldn’t want to wear a burkha when praying, or when the azan (Islamic call riment in my family over an aunt of ours myself, except as maybe a postmodern-situa- to prayer) was being said, or when I was at a who had purchased a couple of fashionable tional-identifiable gesture of irony during a milad (Bengali Muslim religious gathering). burkhas with lots of embroidery and sequins, performance of highly erotically charged fem- But I never felt any compulsion to wear the which she at the end was unable to wear due inist songs, I do strongly oppose the steps that veil all the time. to allergies to the nylon from which they were the governments of Western Europe are taking The only time my mother and her sisters made. to ban the hijab. ever wore burkhas was when they were riding Which is not to say that there isn’t a vocal Yes, parents are forcing their daughters the rickshaws to university. Once they got segment of the Muslim populace who pay too to wear clothes they do not want to wear. The there they would take the burkhas off. My late much attention to women’s supposed need question people should be asking themselves grandfather was a maulana (Islamic scholar) for modest dress. They look longingly to the is, “Is this a domestic dispute that the state has with relatively liberal tendencies, and while example in garment legislation set by Saudia grounds to intervene in?” After all, since the And yet…I would not want to live in a he was not strict about purdah, he wanted Arabia and Iran (although which of the two 1960s—actually, probably since earlier than country of compulsory veiling. The practice to avoid the disapproving looks of the neigh- they admire varies). Some of these people that—teenagers and young adults all over the sexualizes the female body every bit as much bours. are Muslim women, often college-educated world have disagreed with their parents and as lingerie ads on billboards. The practice pro- My mother is a devout Muslim, but she and working outside the home, who believe guardians over what clothes they want to wear, motes the notion that women have only them- has always looked upon the veil as a form of that the hijab protects the female body from and until now the state has rarely stepped in selves to blame if they are harassed, abused, religious ostentatiousness; her attitude was the tyranny of the male gaze. They point to on the side of youth. I realize that there have or raped. Plus, I rather like walking around in that you do not need to cover your head to the scarcely utopian state of the West, with its been serious cases of family abuse over the shorts during hot spells. lead a virtuous life. Her attitude is not uncom- body-image disorders and hypersexualization wearing of the hijab, but these should be dealt I will fight for women’s freedom to wear mon among other Bangladeshi middle-upper of teenage girls. with by the social services and the police, not the veil, but how many of them will fight for class Muslim women, who are content simply I strongly disagree with this—any study by banning the hijab altogether. my freedom not to wear the veil?

The Little University No More Changing times call for new look for U of W

Richard Liebrecht Axworthy cites an example of struggling to vate donations and business operations is key but also sees expansion of retail on campus News Editor keep faculty on board. to fueling expansion. And expansion grande is, as another way to draw funds from currently “If you are a science student, you want to indeed, raging. untapped potentials like the local student be able to retain a good professor of physics, Multi-million dollar donations from such market. university president’s office located you have to give them good research capacity. Winnipeg business royalty as the Richardson Beyond finances and renovations, in a remolded two story commercial You have to provide those, or we won’t keep the and Asper families have spurred an announce- Axworthy says he’d like to see significant expan- A building almost a block away from the high quality faculty we have. You have to gen- ment of facility expansion and renewal not seen sions in student services. He touts with pride old architecture of the campus is indicative of a erate the revenue to support that. We’re already since Centennial Hall was completed in 1971. the expansion of health services with Klinik university that is growing quickly, and one that showing signs of being poached by larger uni- Within the next few years, the U of W is slated to moving on campus, along with the Student sees history as something to be admired rather versities, or by wealthier universities who don’t have an architecturally-current and energy-ef- Services centre in Centennial. He also, though, than adhered to. have the same restrictions on funding as we ficient science building and environmental col- recognized that the University falls short on President Lloyd Axworthy, the former have,” Axworthy says. lege, along with a significantly expanded and re- childcare and physical fitness opportunities. long-time politician and one-time Foreign Restrictions from a university president in modeled home for the growing theatre and film Axworthy’s focus also turns to the sur- Affairs minister likes to note that he is a grad- Manitoba means, of course, the tuition freeze programs that will hardly resemble the half-de- rounding community in wanting to expand the uate of United College, predecessor to the in place here since 1999. Axworthy builds a pre- constructed old church across the street from educational mandate of the university. He says University of Winnipeg. With a mere 1,200 stu- dicament where exactly half of the University’s Manitoba Hall that they occupy now. Ironically, the university has already undertaken part- dents attending the campus, before the behe- income, coming from tuition fees, is frozen Manitoba Hall houses the current science labs nerships with local schools and aboriginal or- moth Centennial Hall thrust the campus into while costs of hiring and keeping faculty and that were constructed in the late 1950s. ganizations to bring grade-school youth onto the modernist phase, when he graduated in staff, maintaining and erecting buildings go up Axworthy plans to rework the space va- campus to expand interaction and encourage 1961, Axworthy would have a clear picture of with inflation. cated as the packed campus unwinds in east them to attend when the time comes. The Wii the university as it is often characterized: a small “[The Province] has a policy of a freeze, and westerly directions with more study space, Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre currently hosts undergraduate institution where a campus bar partly that’s because they are responding to room to consolidate the small bits of programs a homework club. He’d also like to cater to im- would resemble a scene from Cheers. student pressure, that’s part of the reality. Look, and administration that is currently spread migrants with expanded ESL services in a new Axworthy thinks that view of the current I’m not crying in my soup about it. That’s the from the Exchange to Portage and Main, but campus layout. university is only seen with full blinders on. reality I have to deal with, and we work around also more commercial opportunities. As the Winnipeg Free Press mentioned in “I know there’s some kind of dreamy no- it. We can still really have a first class univer- “If we can use some development to ac- its editorial after many of the details of this vision tions of a little kind of Oxford on the Red where sity; we just have to be smarter and a little tually generate revenue, then it helps our own were leaked to FP reporter Nick Martin, the plan you can have a small, restrained college, some more creative because we don’t have the same bottom line,” Axworthy says. may face difficulties sustaining a larger campus faculty members talk about, well that’s nice but revenue streams as our friends in Ontario, Such revenue streams run both shallow if student enrollment sinks for reasons outside how do you pay for it?” Axworthy asks. “The Saskatchewan, Alberta.” and deep in Axworthy’s plan. the University’s control. A report in the Globe only way under the present funding formulas While Axworthy says the Province has A few weeks ago, the U of W purchased a 25 and Mail last Monday pointed out that the “echo that we can survive or continue to offer a good been a good funding partner, recently giving per cent share in the Greyhound bus depot, its generation” of baby boomer children will pass education is if we continue to grow, because we $25 million toward the new science complex, parkade, and owns a share of the Rice Financial fully through the university system within the rely on enrollment growth as the way to keep recent events have suggested that a turn to the building on Portage. Axworthy says he’s looking next 10 years. the wolves from the door.” remaining 10 per cent income source from pri- to these properties to generate major income, contact: [email protected] The Uniter January 25, 2006 11 January 25, 2006 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 12 ARTS & CULTURE

Arts & Culture: Whitney Light Staff Reporter: Kenton Smith Arts & Culture E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Tuned in to the past Kathleen Fonseca shares her psychic art

turtle, and shield landscape. Fonseca explains its

inspiration: LIGHT Y Whitney Light “I was camping, north of the Whiteshell area, E TN Arts Editor and one night I woke up in the tent in convulsions, I WH feeling very cold. I saw a native american man and he was trying to speak. I felt like I was going to die be- ne optimistic view of human experience cause it felt like he was inside of me and he could not suggests that every child is born with a speak.” Ogift, and that as the child learns, discover- On the adjacent wall are smaller watercolours ing that gift is the path to fulfillment in life. Some are painted on notebook pages. These works record vi- drawn to sport, some to drama, and some to music. sions and words from readings of other people’s past Local artist Kathleen Fonseca was drawn to medita- lives. In December, Fonseca conducted short spir- tion and the life of the spirit. itual sessions with several volunteer students. For Through hours of solitude, Fonseca discov- approximately ten minutes she looked intently into ered her gift, the ability to communicate with people their faces, translating what came to her immediately in past lives. At 16 years, she began writing out afterwards in an outpouring of watercolour painting what these people had to say—not a gift many par- and automatic writing. She chooses watercolour for ents would care to nurture. “When I was writing my its fast and colourful quality, and also because pens mother would say, ‘It’s not you. It’s somebody else.’ can easily be applied overtop. Like I was possessed, and it was a bad thing, not a “Sometimes the brushes just make a shape and good thing.” Fonseca recalls that the first such words something appears out of it.” she heard came from a man named Amandez, and he A video in the gallery plays a tape of the communicated in an ancient Roman language, later December sessions. By candlelight Fonseca sits op- identified as such by a prof at the U of M. posite her subject in silence, conscious of and con- ganisms were ultimately descendants of a single cell. turn it on whenever I want.” Now, as Fonseca presents an exhibition of art necting with what she calls the “bloodline.” Today some people follow the Gaia movement, which For skeptics, spiritualist readings of past lives based upon her spiritualism, her mother is more sup- “It’s like a filament that you can’t see but it con- believes living things are all connected because the might be a bit hard to swallow. And Fonseca’s claim portive. At U of M’s Gallery One One One will be her nects us all. The bloodline has been described to me world is one organism composed of many organ- that, “If someone says, ‘Can you talk to Leonardo first public showing of this type of work. She earned from people that I’ve seen. I’ve asked questions about isms. Though Fonseca is familiar now with art history da Vinci?,’ I can do that,” might elicit a few giggles. a Masters of Fine Arts from the University of North how man originated. In the past, I’ve been told, we as well as religious practise like Buddhism, she says But Fonseca is not asking viewers to believe, only Dakota in 1995 and in past has shown sculpture and could all communicate like this.” that she figured a lot of these ideas out on her own. to appreciate the art for what it is. What one might mixed media. The notion that we and the rest of the world Fonseca has not always been so willing to share take from the show is a renewed interest in the sig- Four large watercolours created through the are all connected by unseen links has a rich histor- her gift. At one point, she tried to stop it completely. nificance of spirit and imagination and the unseen memory of readings into Fonseca’s own past lives ical context. Artists in the late nineteenth-century “I burned all my stuff at some point in my life be- sources of artistic inspiration. line one wall. One depicts a man with long hair, a were fascinated by the new science that posited all or- cause, you know, people thought I was crazy. I tried to Who has not had dreams so real that to wake stop doing it, but when I stopped I had rashes on my was a surprise? hands all the time. I had young kids at the time and I Kathleen Fonseca’s work will show at Gallery was trying not to…Now I can kind of shut it off and One One One until March 9. LIGHT Y E TN I WH LIGHT Y E TN I WH contact: [email protected] The Uniter January 25, 2006 ARTS & CULTURE 13 A Canadian in New York MOMA intrigued by local artist

Al Crow ers straddling the front gates of the new era, I promise we have something to keep our eyes open for. I sin- cerely hope this is but the overture for a long overdue ocal visual artist/photographer Ryan Klatt has movement and reemergence of greatness of the most received a warm reception into the interna- grandiose variety.” L tional art world with a bid of over $7,000 by Still other experts, among them Jean Rudolph, the Museum of Modern Art for one of his canvasses. contend that even the aforementioned estimate ought MOMA director Glenn D. Lowry commented that. to be “taken as an insult” by Klatt, and advise the artist “This remarkable person is one of a very tiny circle of not to consider any offer below $10,000 for the oft-dis- artists whose recent work has generated an enormous cussed Calcutta Self-Portrait. amount of international fervor. Apart from turning Sitting in the Fyxx on Broadway with the steam Ryan Klatt – Universe in a Nutshell Stand up and Scream heads during our newest exhibit which features some of his rooibus tea tickling his contoured Asiatic face, of the rarest specimens of this and probably any age, Klatt admits to being tempted by these proposals. dreamlike characteristics is one of the reasons for his less self-examination which the artist underwent is we can only speculate that he is likely to be one of the “Of course,” he remarks with his customary wry wit- rising reputation. what makes this piece a truly remarkable invention. frontrunners in the art world of the coming decade.” ticism interspersed with a few chortles, downplaying Rudolph muses over some of Klatt’s merits: “In Mr. Klatt’s tender brushstroke is far from too stylisti- Lavish praise for one of Winnipeg’s own, but his growing presence in the world of art. “As a strug- addition to the postmodernist approach to his art, we cally minimalist, which has become almost a vice of nearly all who are acquainted with his work are thor- gling artist I couldn’t help finding these offers attrac- can observe echoes of former masters in the paintings, the postmodernist approach. Yet though he flirts with oughly convinced of Klatt’s eminence in a number tive. I can’t be blamed for the ineptitude of my peers. among them Van Gogh and Cezanne. In Klatt we even a kind of baroque, he always manages to convey a of visual mediums; he is particularly adept in pho- But really I want to expand my intuitive love of the rediscover something of that rustic and savage religi- gracefulness that guides his every move like the naked tography and painting. Some have hurled criticisms world through my art.” osity of Caravaggio. It is said of Stravinsky that he is a lightness of a dancer’s measured tap. against his films. Yet his supporters claim that these Klatt, a native of Winnipeg, is of mixed Japanese musical transcription of Picasso. Well then, Mr. Klatt is “An age which ignores the work of this artist”, reveal an almost ventriloquist-like suspension of background. He was homeschooled until the age a visual transcription of Olivier Messiaen. He is art de- Rudolph says in her hoarse and impassioned breath, emotion which, when combined with the music, re- of thirteen and by sixteen had joined a local acting prived of the narrow singularity of subjectivity. “is an age which looks away from itself. To confine lease a floodwork of impetuosity, eating away at one troupe. It proved to be a false start in his artistic career. As for the Calcutta Self-Portrait, you can’t fail Klatt to the gallery is to miss the point. Klatt is a mask like the resonance of a poisonous fruit. One looks in In the fall of 2003, Klatt attended Tec Voc to gain a when you first see it to be pervaded by an air of ex- which we all wear.” vain through the canvasses of contemporaries for an working knowledge of photography. oticism. This element, combined with the ruth- equally luminous variety of art that mixes together a “I spent the majority of my time in the darkroom subtle spirituality, and if one has the eye for this, even that year,” Klatt recalls. “A lot of it was spent crouched a sweet and uncanny diabolism. over my photos until the evening. I would get a Some of this last quality appear in Klatt’s work headache from the fluorescent lights. Those hours perhaps as a result of his direct involvement with the were very worthwhile to my growth as an artist. But playwright Jose Espejo, and to a lesser extent the Irish I owe to India my spiritual transformation.” poet Herbert Marsh. Espejo’s work supposedly com- It was after his return from India that many of bines the humor, cunning and monstrous intellectu- his trip photos were purchased by travel guides such alism of a Nabokov with the spitting thunder word- as Lonely Planet. Others have been scattered through power and the tragic fatalism of a Shakespeare. Lowry the pages of various North American geographical even suggests that this century may yet prove to be magazines. The artist’s gift for endowing inanimate something remarkable. “With these artistic torchbear- objects and landscapes with lifelike qualities and Manipulating nature Manitoba artist shows his love of the land

school,” he says. “As an arts and science student I used to doodle in notebooks, thought I’d give it a try, and it’s been my passion ever since.” Photography is a relatively recent endeavour. “I have always aspired to do art photography, but I was never really successful,” he smiles. Anyone who sees On the Rocks would beg to Don reichardht differ. Reichert takes breath- Small Miracles, 2006 taking photographs of Manitoba’s nature, then flips and stitches the images in Ksenia Prints Photoshop several times. He occasionally combines Beat Reporter several images. The results are a psychedelic display of nature’s finest work. Bissett, a small rural community northeast of espite the name, On the Rocks is about Winnipeg, is Reichert’s main inspiration. “I spent a more than just rocks. In this photography lot of time in the woods there, and the landscape is Dexhibition at Gallery 1C03 veteran painter beautiful,” he says. “It’s like being in Eden.” Don Reichert explores all the beauty Mother Nature Rocks are not the only things Reichert captures. has to give. Then he manipulates it with Photoshop He also focuses on trees, mushrooms, shrubs, and ing. He only began his affair with nature photogra- it needs more colour, light” he says. “This is more and watercolours, for an even more stunning result. water. Any simple element can become a mesmeriz- phy in the early 80s, progressing to aerial photog- typical of the kind of painting I do—free and ener- Though he refuses to define himself as a photogra- ing, completely transformed feature in his work. raphy using his 1946 private plane (which he later getic.” pher, Reichert’s digital work sometimes surpasses “I started looking for things in the subjects I sold). His current style and technique emerged in Reichert is also influenced by Asian art, having the results from his 50 years as an artist. was photographing, and I was lucky to do this pro- 1983, through painting. His first work from pieced- spent 1963 “trying to learn how to use a brush” like In fact, spring of 2006 marked his fiftieth year cess and find stuff in it,” he says. together photographs appeared in 1987. the Zen artists. Some of his photography, he says, in the studio. It’s been quite a journey. Reichert was Often Reichert finds some of his trees start to Reichert still has a hard time separating from contains references to these “abstract calligraphic a graduate art student in 1956 and a professor at the look like figures, particularly shamans. They seem the painter. Many of his photographs are retouched gestures.” University of Manitoba’s art school for 25 years. He to be pursuing him. “Maybe I could have been a with watercolours or oil later on, to accentuate the On the Rocks shows at Gallery 1C03 until has experimented with many mediums and styles. shaman if I started early enough,” he muses. natural hues or add his mark to the work. Feb. 17. “Art was my main thing as soon as I got into art Reichert gained his fame from abstract paint- “I use it as a normal part of the piece, if I think January 25, 2006 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 14 ARTS & CULTURE STOPPARD FEST Enter a Free Man U of W Theatre Students Assoc. norman

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Deanna Fair of becoming rich. Linda quickly becomes fed up with her father’s erratic behavior and decides to run away with her boyfriend. It’s only a short time before both nter a Free Man is a small play set in 1960 realize their mistakes. London that explores everyday themes of Enter a Free Man is a simple play, but the char- E disappointment, family conflict, and self-de- acters are witty, bright, and enjoyable to watch. The ception. The main character is George Riley, an eccen- student actors create a performance that is moving, tric and unsuccessful inventor who spends his time engaging, and entertaining. They bring Stoppard’s tinkering in his workshop, while his wife Persephone work to life and embrace his unique style and mes- tidies up the house and his daughter Linda works at sage. Reiterating the importance of following your a department store to provide pocket money for her dreams, this play has left me with a thirst to see more parents. George frequently escapes reality by visiting of the Fest. the local pub where he shares his inventions and per- See www.stoppardfest.com for details. suades customers that he is an undiscovered genius. One day, after sharing his latest invention with a man and what it is to love and be loved. The Real Thing 4 out of 5 mice in the pub, George decides to leave his wife in hopes The Real Thing has none of these qualities. Not even a little bit. The play centers on Henry, played by Vincent MTC Warehouse Gale, who is a fake individual. Henry writes about love in his plays but can’t seem to grasp it in his own life. Henry then learns from his much more grounded family members, specifically his first wife, Teeth and A Separate Peace their daughter, and his second wife, that he has to BRUCE MONK start really living or he’ll lose everything he loves. But Tara Players/Shoestring Players Henry never really gets it. His discovery of self is de- cidedly anti-climactic and the humor which is sup- leif norman Instead, there was real meat and potatoes before the posed to keep this two and a half hour production show, pints at intermission (which, by the way, you moving is crushingly dated and over calculated. were welcome to bring into the theatre with you— This is not to say that the play is totally under- there’s even cup holders on the seats), and so much whelming. Stoppard’s choice to intertwine scenes buzzing excitement that the actors had to wait for the from Henry’s play with his real life make for some audience, mainly 50-somethings, to quiet down even twists early on, but they don’t carry the show. And after the lights had been lowered. unless you appreciate tedious cerebral comedy and Teeth was a straightforward comedy. its controlled, rational laughter, you will not find Reminiscent of a bizarre Saturday Night Live sketch, The Real Thing funny or the cliché dialogue witty (“I it’s a masochistic tale of a dentist, played by Harry love love”). Dunn, exacting his revenge on his patient, Chris Lee, Though it’s possible that Stoppard did this on who is sleeping with his wife, Brenda Born. Two ladies purpose, attempting to make the entire play a re- waiting to see the dentist in the front room, played by flection of Henry—forced and wordy—it does not Lynn North and Carol Stephens, were fabulous, ful- make for a positive theatre experience. Miriam Smith Vincent Gale and Miriam Smith filling every cliché about elderly women everywhere. as Henry’s first wife Charlotte is the only breath of They whipped out knitting from their purses and la- fresh air in the entire show. Henry’s daughter Debbie, mented their dentures. played by MTC newcomer Erin McGrath, also pro- A Separate Peace was simply heart-wrenching. Erin McIntyre vided a welcome change of pace. But being in only Peter Hudson shone as a lonely man searching for Volunteer Staff one scene she can’t stop the ship from sinking. a sense of normalcy in the world. With his distract- ingly blue eyes and mix of vulnerability and hope he Jan. 18-Feb. 3 personified the word lovable. The well rounded cast few qualities help make a play timeless. They included Walter Mildren as the suspicious doctor, allow the audience to forget they’re in a the- 1.5 out of 5 mice Erin McIntyre Jennifer Gottwald as the compassionate nurse, A atre, and comment on the human condition Volunteer Staff Marilynn Sloboglan as the nervous matron, Linda Meckling as the overwhelmed nurse, and Allyson Brown as Nurse Jones. t the Tara Players and Shoestring Players Flashy it wasn’t. There weren’t 40 quick changes, CLASSIFIEDS performance of the double bill Teeth and and none of the actors are Jessie nominated. But it A Separate Peace, you will not be awed by was so sincere, so heartfelt, so real. It will renew your A I paid $7 for a fine haircut Looking For Artists moving sets, big names or a blockbuster budget. faith in theatre. @ Phil’s Barber Shop, Menno Simons College Students Association (MSCSA) is hosting an Art But you will find theatre in its pure form—created to The Irish Club 654 Erin St. Jan. 18-20, 25-31. See 836 Corydon Ave, Exhibition at Label at the end of February. We require more Art pieces share. www.stoppardfest.com for details. 475-0529 from the University of Winnipeg student body. The theme of the exhibition This production is what theatre is supposed to is Human Rights. If you have art pieces that you would like to display to be and rarely is: storytelling entirely devoid of preten- – A satisfied customer the public please contact us at [email protected] or visit us at the 3.5 out of 5 mice sion. There was no cheese and fruit platter or strang- MSCSA office first floor at Menno Simons College. ers inquiring, ‘So who do you know in Winnipeg?’ Arts & Culture Editor: Whitney Light contact: [email protected] The Uniter January 25, 2006 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 786-9497 Fax: 783-7080 ARTS & CULTURE 15 cd REviews BOOK REview

Owen Moros Eros Swan Lake The God Delusion At Home with Owen I Saw the Devil Last Night and Beast Moans By Richard Dawkins Polyvinyl Now The Sun Shines Bright Scratch Houghton Mifflin Company (406 pages) Victory Singer-songwriter Formerly per- Destroyer + Frog Reviewed by Jo Snyder Mike Kinsella returns with forming under the name Eyes + Wolf Parade = the fourth album from his In Vitro (A French punk Swan Lake. This is the solo project. This time band secured the rights biggest selling point for around he frees him- before they could), this album as former self from the figurative singer Zach Lipton and members of each re- bedroom recordings that company hit us with spective band come to- characterized his previous works and steps into what he calls their debut album that delves into dark territory and comes gether to create an album filled with various styles of song- “a third dimension.” The first track, “Bad News,” is a testa- out shining on the other side. The first track is incredibly writing woven into one. There are high hopes for this album, ment to his musical abilities as it soars through his traditional moody lyrically and yet is presented in a hard hitting, pop given the individuals involved, and they do not disappoint. The acoustic guitar into riveting piano chords and melodic strings. based manner. Not surprising considering the band was layering of sounds on songs like “Widow’s Walk,” “All Fires,” Kinsella’s lyrics are still wrought with the ideas of love, loss, formerly a dance group that decided to experiment with and “Petersburg, Liberty Theater, 1914” is an intense mixture and self contempt, yet his sound has grown more mature with their sound. The fifth track, “Now the Sun Shines Bright,” of echoes and haunting melodies. While at times it seems as such tracks as “The Sad Waltz of Pietro Crespi” and “A Bird in starts off as a stroll in a dewy meadow and literally melts though certain individuals are trying to break free from the Hand.” Here Kinsella breaks away from a reoccurring theme into a circus side show. At times the band delves into The collective to get their own point of view across, the group on his previous records and chooses to celebrate love rather Flaming Lips’ surrealist sound perhaps a little too closely, manages to get it so very right on tracks such as “City Calls” than disparage it. A cover of the Velvet Underground’s “Femme yet manages to find a sound that is unique. This is an in- and “Bluebird.” The one thing that could hurt the popularity of Fatale,” is a welcome addition on the later half of the album credible debut album for a band that is only just starting to this record is its similarity to The Arcade Fire’s Funeral album; and also helps to make this the most compassionate album figure itself out, and time can only help the group reach a it’s hard to top. Kinsella has ever produced. plain that few pop-rock bands will ever find. By Liam Brennan By Liam Brennan By Liam Brennan 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 mice 3 out of 5 mice

Subtle is not Richard Dawkins’ style, nor need it be. The British author and academic is a specialist in all things blunt and blasphemous, depending on where you fit in on his spectrum of belief. Dawkins, though an avowed atheist, doesn’t submit to absolutism. On his own scale of 1 to 7, 1 being a strong theist with no doubt, and 7 being a strong atheist, he places himself at 6: “Very low probability, but short of zero. De facto atheist. ‘I cannot know for certain but I think God is very improbably, and I live TEDIOUS MINUTIAE my life on the assumption that he is not there.’” In this book, Dawkins is not interested in fully explaining evolu- Or: Ineffectively Detailing One’s Cultural Consumption for the Uncaring Installment 2.16 tionary biology, on which he is an expert. He has already written many books on the subject: The Selfish Gene, The Blind Watchmaker and Unweaving the Rainbow. Instead he is trying to raise the status of secu- Viewed: No Direction Home: Bob Dylan (2005, dir. Martin Scorsese) Paint colour: Pooh Corner© larism, disband any delusions about the possible magical conception of the world, and warn against the harm that religious fundamentalism can do to logic and reason. The first half of the book is more of a review for those familiar with Ben MacPhee-Sigurdson circuit in the early 60s, chronicling events that peace, and for Dylan to return to play an acoustic Dawkins position on religion. He lays out the various arguments for why [email protected] lead to his emergence as an icon of the protest set. Pete Seeger had even threatened to cut the people believe. He talks about the religious arguments of scientists like Newton, and arguments from scripture, like C.S. Lewis would give, ar- movement. power with an axe. guments from personal experience, Pascal’s Wager, and Bayes’ Theorem. But while songs like “Blowin’ in the Wind” It feels like there have been some storylines I went back to work late last week—the of- Dawkins is careful not to leave anything out. It’s his set up for what’s to fice had been closed over the holidays, then the and “Masters of War” were adopted by the pro- sacrificed in the name of clarity and a linear come — a dismissal of all these arguments. He calls them ridiculous, il- baby came on the third, so I had been off for the test movement, Dylan himself never considered narrative—namely, drugs, relationships, and logical and without any rationality at all. Then he launches into his polemic. better part of a month. Sitting at my cubicle, now himself an activist, or even a folk singer. When he family (uh yeah… nothing major). Musically, his One of Dawkins’ main concerns is that children are being indoc- turned to an electric guitar, a back-up band, and work with The Band was way ahead of its time. littered with baby pictures, I missed the squeaks trinated. His argument is so forceful, and he is so thorough, and this is and static of the baby monitor in the background, playful, surrealist music, the uproar that ensued While most of his contemporaries cranked out one of the reasons why. The force of his position, and movement that he and wished like crazy I could wear sunglasses at from the folk purists was overwhelming. little head-bobbing ditties, Dylan and co. were is trying to spearhead can be aligned to that of the feminist movement. He won’t deny it. In fact, he makes that argument himself. “It was the femi- work to repel the awful fluorescents. Interviews with Dylan, both then and now, cranking out Wilco-worthy, ten minute electrified nists who raised my consciousness of the power of consciousness-rais- confirm that he really didn’t give a shit what jams. While I was off, I worked on re-painting ing.” And this book is an awareness-raising campaign about people’s in- Frances’ room, and over the course of a week I anyone else thought of him, his music, or his What was originally just background music doctrination and the damage it is doing to society. must have listened to disc two of the Bob Dylan lyrics. He would playfully cut down journalists at for painting over glossy, navy blue and forest Depending on how one digests facts, it could work against Dawkins, and I fear it will. Nothing is a bigger barrier to acceptance and documentary No Direction Home about 20 times. press conferences, throwing their questions back green walls with numerous coats of primer understanding than aggressive ideology, even if it is secular. Dawkins at them in a way that clearly demonstrated they and Disney-copywritten paint colours became I had seen the first hour of the Martin Scorsese- makes a strong argument and has an important point in our increasingly directed documentary when it originally aired on hadn’t done their homework. ingrained in my subconscious… but that seems religiously driven and divided world. Let’s save secularism, he says. PBS in late 2005/early 2006, and had never been Footage of Dylan’s 1965 European tour like it’s a good place for it to be. Now excuse me His tone, however, will surely turn some readers off. Dawkins is confident, and it comes off as smug.O ne might take into consideration the a big Bob Dylan fan—neither of which explains (with The Band as his backup band) is scattered while I go strip some baseboards. battle he is fighting. He often compares his minority atheist status to that throughout the film; audible is the heckling and why I own the soundtrack. of the homosexual community. Much like a homosexual in the House of I finally rented the film while picking up booing he suffered. Similarly, his three songs Tombstone Blues: [email protected] Commons, or Representatives, would not come out to his peers, nor would some Lost episodes for the lady to watch during with The Band at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival, Maggie’s Farm: tediousminutiae.blogspot.com an atheist for fear of loosing his or her job. Dawkins is thus trying to raise the status of atheism by highlighting what he considers the extremely de- late-night feedings. It’s a fascinating look at of which he had been the darling in 1963 and luded thought of religious instruction, and encouraging rational thought to 1964, were followed by the promoter’s pleas for Dylan’s entrance into the New York coffeehouse come out of the closet. January 25, 2006 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 16 ARTS & CULTURE

have some interesting things to say, and Looks speak louder than words F*ck is far superior to the effort to poke fun at the word itself. It is a shame then that Directed by Steve Anderson pressions. This happens at some poi- George Carlin is showed only through Old Joy gnant times, when the look on Mark’s 90 minutes archival footage. An interview with him face says it all about their lost friend- 3 out of 5 mice would have been enlightening. Lenny Directed by Kelly Reichardt ship. Other times the film can’t make Bruce’s impact on free speech is sum- 76 minutes one care about them. Not only has marized nice and neatly. And to the film- 3 out of 5 mice their friendship faded, but their con- maker’s credit, they do interview connection to the audience as well. servative pundits such as Jan LaRue of Kurt does most of the talking Concerned Women for America and while Mark constantly fields calls from Dan Huygebaert Robert Peters of Morality in Media, who his concerned wife. The gap between Volunteer Staff believe they are fighting for the soul them seems to increase during the of America, as well as the usual sort of film for they provide very little details Hollywood liberals on the free speech Dan Huygebaert about themselves, except when Kurt emember the days when we were side. It is evident which side Anderson is Volunteer Staff marvels at Mark’s looming parenthood told not to swear lest out mouths on, thanks to some smart editing. remarking that, “He never got in a sit- Rbe cleansed with soap? I certainly The movie also takes a look at the uation he can’t get out of.” hope you do or it would mean that I Federal Communications Commission’s his quiet little independent film Reichardt’s camera is meticulous was alone in these threats. Now, direc- policy on broadcasting indecent con- (and I do mean quiet) is about and her surroundings metaphoric— tor Steve Anderson has shined the light tent, including their flip flops of Janet Ta reunion of two thirty-some- the pair’s first stop on their journey is a on that most expletive off all words. He Jackson’s slip during the Super Bowl thing friends. Daniel London is Mark, hidden trash heap—making the visual interviews Hunter S. Thompson, Billy and Bono’s ode to joy during the 2003 a hard working everyman with a wife aspect of the film delightful. Connolly, Kevin Smith, Ice-T and that Golden Globes. “It was an adjective, not and a kid on the way when he gets a The film’s short 76 minute run expert of all things nasty, Pat Boone. a noun,” the FCC was reported to have call from his old buddy Kurt (Will time is surprising, as Reichardt tries The word itself is used over 800 said. Then the film compares America’s Oldham), a pot smoking hippie with a to duplicate Jim Jarmusch’s famous times, for there is a competition as to attitudes towards censorship to Europe bit of a nomadic lifestyle, who suggests lingering camera. Here, however, the who uses it the most (Smith proudly pro- by showing a concert by Norweign band they take a camping trip into Oregon’s camera lingers for no reason other claims that Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back The Cumshots. They mumble something Cascade Mountains for some solitude than to show the characters’ isolation beat Scarface in that category). But aside about humanity abusing nature and in- and rejuvenation. from one another. from this tidbit there is nothing much troduce a couple from www.fuckfor- Writer/director Kelly Reichardt’s This film has its moments and is else here of interest. There are some forest.com who proceed to have sex on film has won praises for its minimalist for those who enjoy image and still- funny bits, most notably Pat Boone’s stage in the name of the environment. style, but in that matter it’s a hit-and- ness as a means of communication. usage of his last name as his swear word Thus, the very political last half of the miss. Often the film just creeps along, For others, a film that focuses on quiet of choice, but mostly nothing new or co- film is far more interesting than the at- as the two friends get lost thanks to loss will cause quiet frustration. medic is brought forward. tempt during the first half to be come- Kurt’s bad directions. The two friends Plays at Cinematheque Jan. 27, The film also looks at the history of dic. Boone! don’t have much to say to each other 29-31 at 7 p.m., Jan. 28 at 3:30 p.m. the word— it is not an acronym—as well Cinematheque Jan. 27 – 31 at 9 and their emotions are for the most and Feb. 1 at 9 p.m. as the implications on its ban as part of p.m. and Feb. 1 at 10:30 p.m. part only read through their facial ex- freedom of speech. Here, the film does

CD, however, is legendary Texas-based multi- when recording. We just said, ‘Play, and we’ll Ode to the Western States instrumentalist/producer Gurf Morlix. Known use what we can.’ Everyone added their own for his work with Lucinda Williams and Warren creation, and it really worked out well.” Zevon, Morlix was in Winnipeg producing Buchanan is proud of the finished prod- Romi Mayes’s Sweet Somethin’ Steady album, uct, and says that the band’s plan right now is huynh also at Bedside. Milne played Morlix some of to “do whatever people do when they release The Western States’ songs. Morlix liked what a CD.” Touring poses a challenge since he is a robert he heard, and it wasn’t long before he was re- student, but the band does want to play music cording guitar parts for a few of the tracks. festivals and expose a wider audience to its “I didn’t actually know the name ‘Gurf music. Morlix’ before he played on the CD. It was Hopefully Buchanan remembers to bring only after we’d met that I realized this was the some CDs along when they do. guy who had produced some of my favourite See The Western States at the WECC on albums,” says Buchanan, naming Lucinda Jan. 26, 8:00 p.m. Adrien Sala will open up, Williams’s Car Wheels on a Gravel Road as an and there will also be a bake sale. Tickets are example. $10 at the door or in advance at Music Trader, “He was super nice, just a regular guy. We Into the Music, and Ticketmaster. Visit www. didn’t give the guest musicians any direction thewesternstatesband.com.

The Western States release their debut CD at the West End Cultural Centre Jan. 26th.

Aaron Epp a member of Winnipeg’s D.Rangers, then sug- 95.9 FM CKUW Campus/Community Volunteer Staff gested The Western States move to Bedside Radio Top 10 CD – Albums Studio to work with recording engineer Len January 15 - 21, 2007 Milne. ! = Local content * = Canadian Content RE=Re Entry NE = New Entry ean Buchanan sits down to be inter- “Jaxon knows Len and trusts him, and viewed and almost immediately apol- the D.Rangers have always worked at Bedside. Sogizes. So, we thought it was worth a shot,” says “I forgot to bring you one of our CDs,” he Buchanan. “Len’s a solid guy who cares about LW TW Artist recording label says, taking a sip from his hot chocolate at The what he’s doing. He’s super easy going, and we NE 1 crackdown/Hiroshima Broken Guitars & Trashy Bars split Longshot Fyxx on Albert Street. “I should really be car- never felt pressured to get things done quickly. 1 2 !Moses Mayes Second Ring dublum rying a stack of them with me at all times. I’ve If something wasn’t working, Len made sure never had a CD to promote before.” we took extra time to work on it.” 3 3 !Nathan Casserole Nettwerk The CD the 25-year-old singer/guitar- The band—Buchanan is joined by Nicole 11 4 !Duhks Migrations Sugar Hill ist is talking about is the self-titled disc by his Marion (guitar, vocals), Ashley Roch (piano, 2 5 Yo La Tengo i Am Not Afraid of You… Matador roots/folk quintet The Western States. The organ), Jerrod Falk (bass) and Joanna Miller 4 6 Emily Haynes Knives Don’t Have Your Back Last Gang band will officially release it tomorrow night (drums)—was joined by a number of guests NE 7 Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars Livin’ Like a Refugee anti- at the West End Cultural Centre. on the CD, including local musicians such as 6 8 tv on the Radio return to Cookie Mountain touch and Go The 10-song disc is being released on Haldane and his D.Rangers bandmate Tom 5 9 *Swan Lake Beast Moans Scratch Winnipeg-based roots label Dollartone Fodey, Bill Western (Nathan, Carter Monrose) 27 10 Magnolia Electric Company Fading Trails Secretly Canadian Records, and was produced by Buchanan. and Chris Carmichael (Romi Mayes, Big Dave Recording initially began at Jaxon Haldane’s McLean). house. Haldane, who owns Dollartone and is The most famous guest musician on the Listings Coordinator: Nick Weigeldt Want to submit your listing to Uniter Listings? Email your listings to [email protected] contact: [email protected] The Uniter January 25, 2006 E-mail: [email protected] Deadline for submissions is Wednesday, eight days before the issue you’d like your Phone: 786-9497 listing to first appear in. The Uniter publishes on Thursdays, 25 times a year. @ Fax: 783-7080 LISTINGS uniter.ca 17

31 with The Paperbacks & Katie Murphy; $15 for WC members, $30 for non-mem- 22, 2007 at The Edge Artists’ Village and the Mennonite community and music by MANITOBA CONSERVATORY have some interesting things to say, and January 25 ONWARDS Feb. 1 with Peanuts and Corn Crew, John bers. To register for one or both workshops Gallery, an evening of art and live entertain- The Land and more. Free admission. Visit OF MUSIC & ARTS Cafe Classics is far superior to the effort to poke fun Smith, Pip Skid, DJ Co-op. Feb. 2: UWSA contact the WC at writerscollective@uwin- ment TBA. The event is a fundraiser for www.myspace.com/mennofolkmanitoba Baroque Series: Hearth & Home. Feb. 18, Talent show, sign up at www.theuwsa.ca. nipeg.ca or by calling 786-9468. the AHSA’s annual local arts publication, for info. 7:30 p.m. at 211 Bannatyne Ave. Tickets at the word itself. It is a shame then that Gesso. Artists may set their reserve bids. $20, $15 for students and seniors. George Carlin is showed only through ON CAM PUS UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG COUNSELLING AND CAREER The AHSA asks for 20 percent of the winning bid price. Sell your work, enjoy the FILIPINO STUDENTS’ ASSO- SERVICES WINNIPEG CLASSICAL GUI- archival footage. An interview with him party, and help emerging arts writers add to COMEDY CIATION General Meeting on Jan. 29 at the dialogue about Winnipeg’s vibrant arts TAR SOCIETY International Artist would have been enlightening. Lenny 12:30 p.m. (free period) in room 2C16. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 12:30-1:20 p.m. community! We are looking for fresh work Concert Series: Thibault Cauvin solo recital Bruce’s impact on free speech is sum- ONGOING Career Exploration in any medium from local emerging artists. TOAD IN THE HOLE / THE Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. at The Manitoba Museum, marized nice and neatly. And to the film- ANAK BEGINNER CONVER- Submission deadline is Feb. 1, 2007. Space CAVERN 112 Osborne St – Comedy at Planetarium Auditorium. Tickets $15/10/5 and available in advance at 667-5250 or SATIONAL TAGALOG WORK- Tuesday, Feb. 6, 1:15-2:15 p.m.: Effective is limited. Reply early. Contact uwahsa@ the Cavern. Every second Wednesday. Next maker’s credit, they do interview con- 775-0809 or at the door. ENGLISH LANGUAGE PART- SHOP (Developed in cooperation with the Resume and Cover Letter Writing gmail.com or Lisa Kehler at 283-1880. evening of laughs: Feb. 7. servative pundits such as Jan LaRue of NERS needed in the Language Partner University of Hawaii) Classes are suitable Program, U of W Continuing Education Call Concerned Women for America and for those who do not have any Tagalog Wednesday, Feb. 7, 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: GALLERY 1C03 CALL TO THE KING’S HEAD PUB 120 King THE WINNIPEG SINGERS Campus, 294 William Avenue. Language background or those who would like to 989-6030ext1 or visit www.winnipegsing- Dan Huygebaert Robert Peters of Morality in Media, who Seminar: Strong Interest Inventory ALUMNI ARTISTS Gallery 1C03 St – King’s Head Half Pint Variety Hour, partners are native (or fluent) English practice some of their vocabulary. Jan. 30, ers.com. Interpretation *All students, alumni and staff at The University of Winnipeg is seeking Tuesdays at 9 p.m. Volunteer Staff believe they are fighting for the soul speaking volunteers who give ESL (English 6- 9 p.m. in room 3M61. Theme: Autobi- are welcome to attend and must pre-register submissions of interest from practicing as a Second Language ) students an ography – learn common phrases, how to of America, as well as the usual sort of by calling 786-9231. professional visual artists who are alumni WINNIPEG SYMPHONY opportunity to practice speaking English introduce yourself, describe yourself and LAUGH RIOT Local comics take a of the University. A group exhibition of ORCHESTRA Concerts al- Hollywood liberals on the free speech outside of the classroom and to learn your interests. $20 workshop fee (includes crack at breaking the ever-cynical crowd at selected works exploring notions of “home” most weekly during the winter. Call more about the Canadian way of life. The materials). Email the University of Winnipeg Mondragon. Next evening is Feb. 1. emember the days when we were side. It is evident which side Anderson is and “place” will be presented in Gallery 949-3999 or visit www.wso.mb.ca. day and time partners meet is flexible. The Filipino Students Association at uw_fsa@ ANNOUNCEMENTS 1C03 September 13 - October 21, 2007. LITERARY told not to swear lest out mouths on, thanks to some smart editing. time commitment is 1-2 hrs./week. Contact yahoo.ca for more information. be cleansed with soap? I certainly The movie also takes a look at the Andres Hernandez at 982-6631 or email The exhibition will take place in conjunction R [email protected]. with the University’s 40th anniversary and FILM McNALLY ROBINSON GRANT hope you do or it would mean that I Federal Communications Commission’s A SPACE OF HER OWN: DO YOU LIKE WORKING WITH in tandem with associated homecoming PARK Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m.: Thinking Out Should there be NEWCOMER CHILDREN? Do you celebrations. Submissions of contemporary was alone in these threats. Now, direc- policy on broadcasting indecent con- WOMYN ONLY? Loud hosted by Terry McLeod. Topic: The UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG Womyn only spaces? This is a question believe you can change our community? work in various media are sought. Inter- CINEMATHEQUE 100 Arthur St. Jan. God Delusion by Richard Dawkins. Jan. tor Steve Anderson has shined the light tent, including their flip flops of Janet TOASTMASTERS Meetings are that has historically been at the heart of If so, consider volunteering with some of ested artists must contact University Art 25, 7 p.m.: Empire of the Sun, Spielberg, 29, 8 p.m.: Chris K. Huebner launches A held regularly on Friday mornings at 7:15 the women’s movement. This panel is part our programs. The Citizenship Council Curator Jennifer Gibson NO LATER THAN on that most expletive off all words. He Jackson’s slip during the Super Bowl 1987. As part of StoppardFest 2007. Jan. Precarious Peace: Yoderian Explorations on a.m. with the first meeting of the year to of a larger discussion that is happening at of Manitoba Inc. International Centre is Feb. 1, 2007. interviews Hunter S. Thompson, Billy and Bono’s ode to joy during the 2003 26, 7 p.m.: Cinema Lounge: Bill MacGil- Theology, Knowledge and Identity. Jan. 31, take place Friday, Sept. 8 in the UWSA the Womyn’s Center to think through the looking for student volunteers to help new livray on Life Classes. Jan. 27, 2 p.m.: 8 p.m. David Halstead launches The Bully Connolly, Kevin Smith, Ice-T and that Golden Globes. “It was an adjective, not Boardroom in the Bulman Centre. Students, politics of Womyn only spaces. This panel arrivals to Canada learn English and feel Empire of the Sun, Spielberg, 1987. Jan. Around the Corner. Feb. 1, 8 p.m.: Elsie K. faculty, and members of the community are serves to educate and open up further dia- welcome in our country. Opportunities expert of all things nasty, Pat Boone. a noun,” the FCC was reported to have 27, 29-31, 7 p.m. & Jan. 28, 3:30 p.m.: Neufeld and Leonard Neufeldt reading and welcome. It’s an opportunity to improve logue around Womyn only spaces both on exist for volunteers to give their time and AROUND TOWN Reichardt’s Old Joy, 2006. Jan. 27-31, 9 signing Half in the Sun: Anthology of Men- The word itself is used over 800 said. Then the film compares America’s confidence in public speaking and writing, and off campus. Jan. 31, 12:30-2:30 p.m., support to the Centre’s Immigrant Children p.m.: Anderson’s F…K, 2006. Jan. 28, 2 nonite Writing. Feb. 2, 7 p.m.: Allan Gotlieb share your creativity, meet a diverse group Room 2M73. and Youth Programs including Sports Ac- times, for there is a competition as to attitudes towards censorship to Europe p.m.: Cabin Movie free film for kids with in conversation with William Neville about of people, and become a leader. Come and tivities for Newcomer Kids, Empowerment The Gold Age of Animation. Jan. 28, 7 p.m.: The Washington Diarie. who uses it the most (Smith proudly pro- by showing a concert by Norweign band be our guest! For more info call 284-5081. for Newcomer Youth, Newcomer Buddy ‘BETTER LIVING’ by George F. Food and The Movies with The Big Night, Welcome Program and our After Class claims that Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back The Cumshots. They mumble something Walker. Play presented by the Dept. of The- CONCERTS 1996. Education Program. If you’d like to help out, MCNALLY ROBINSON POR- beat Scarface in that category). But aside about humanity abusing nature and in- atre & Film’s 3rd-Year Honours Acting class contact Si-il Park at 943-9158 ext 285 or TAGE PLACE Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m.: Open & production students. Feb. 6-10, 8-10:30 from this tidbit there is nothing much troduce a couple from www.fuckfor- EVENTS 688-1941. ELLICE CAFÉ & THEATRE 585 Mic Night. Feb. 1, 7 p.m.: To Italy With p.m. at Gas Station Theatre, 445 River Ave. SERENA RYDER Jan. 25 West End Ellice St 975-0800 Neighbourhood theatre Love, a memoir by the late Kate Krenz as else here of interest. There are some forest.com who proceed to have sex on Visit http://theatre.uwinnipeg.ca for com- Cultural Centre, 8 p.m. Tickets $15 in and restaurant. Free movie nights Monday read by his wife Kim. funny bits, most notably Pat Boone’s stage in the name of the environment. UNITER GENERAL CONTRIBU- plete details and to make reservations. KAPATID IN-SCHOOL MEN- advance at WECC. – Wednesday. TOR MEETING Jan. 29 at 12:30 come TORSHIP PROGRAM Partnering usage of his last name as his swear word Thus, the very political last half of the university students with Filipino new SPEAKING CROW OPEN-MIC down to the Uniter office, room ORM14 in NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION for THE WESTERN STATES CD PARK THEATRE 698 Osborne St 478- of choice, but mostly nothing new or co- film is far more interesting than the at- comer high school students as in-school POETRY First Tuesday of the month at the Bulman Centre. Meet the editors and Affordable, Accessible Education. students RELEASE AND BAKE SALE Jan. 7275 Neighbourhood theatre and venue. mentors. Weekly Mondays to Thursdays Academy Bar & Eatery. medic is brought forward. tempt during the first half to be come- other volunteers and see how you can get across the country will be taking to the 26 West End Cultural Centre, 8 p.m. Tickets Jan. 30, 7 p.m.: An Inconvenient Truth. Jan. from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Learn how to involved in campus media. streets in to send a message to the federal $10 at Ticketmaster, Into the Music, Music 31, 7 p.m.: Cagney Tribute with Angels With The film also looks at the history of dic. Boone! become eligible for the UWFSA Bursary. To and provincial governments that education Trader. Dirty Faces and Public Enemy. AQUA BOOKS 89 Princess St. The volunteer email the University of Winnipeg the word— it is not an acronym—as well Cinematheque Jan. 27 – 31 at 9 must be a priority. At the UW, students will Stone Soup Storytellers’ Circle, veteran UWSA D.I.Y. WORKSHOPS Filipino Students’ Association at uw_fsa@ be rallying in the quad beginning at 12noon Winnipeg storytellers, meets for storytelling as the implications on its ban as part of p.m. and Feb. 1 at 10:30 p.m. Contact Vivian Belik at uwsavpss@uwin- yahoo.ca for more information. DIANA POPS Jan. 26 The Folk and then marching to meet students from once a month on Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Next freedom of speech. Here, the film does nipeg.ca for more information on these free Exchange, 8 p.m.. Tickets available for $15 workshops. Space is limited so register across the province at the steps of the at the Festival Music Store (211 Bannatyne THEATRE, DANCE & get together is on Feb. 10. All are welcome. early. TANGO: Jan. 31, Feb. 8 at the Salsa legislature to let politicians know that WII CHIIWAAKANAK LEARN- Ave) or $17 at the door. MUSICAL PERFORMANCE ideaExchange: Aqua Books, in conjunction Club. USING PHOTOSHOP: Feb 21 in the education is a right and should be acces- ING CENTRE VOLUNTEER OP- with St. Benedict’s Table, is pleased to pres- sible to everyone, regardless of income or PORTUNITIES Do you need volunteer ent our award-winning monthly conversa- Photo Club, Bulman Centre. HIP HOP: Feb. Jan. 26 background. Feb. 7, 12 noon in the Quad hours on your resume? Do you need volun- DREK DAA CD RELEASE tion series dealing with issues of faith, life, 22 in the Bulman Student Centre. BUYING A Times Change(d), 9 p.m. Award-winnipeg THE GRIND First Thursday of the and a march to the Legislative Building at teer hours for a class? Come and volunteer theology and pop culture. Jan. 25: Prairies HOME: Feb. 24, 1-3 p.m. at Freight House, poet, singer, songwriter, columnist releases month at Ellice Café & Theatre (585 Ellice 12:30 p.m. After-party in the Bulman Centre in the Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre. Writers Vol. 1 Book Launch with Dorene 200 Isabel. YOGA AT LUNCH: Every lunch ‘Just Jittering’ with Johnny Broadway and Ave) The Grind, a venue to encourage and at 3 p.m. The Community Learning Commons is Meyer, editor. 7:30 p.m. hour in March, Bulan Centre. HOW DO I Righteous Ike. Door and CD $10. develop performers and their ideas through located at 509-511 Ellice Ave. Please COOK?: Easter Feast March 7, Matzo Ball the presentation of scenes, sketches, mono- submit your resume to: Christine Boyes, Soup and other Holiday Goodies March 14. ECO-ECLECTICA FUNDRAISER logues, spoken word, short film, stand-up OUT LOUD is an open mic opportunity RBC Community Learning Commons STEPHEN FEARING Jan. 27 West WEN-DO: March. TAX WORKSHOPS: TBA. Feb. 9 Pyramid Cabaret, 9 p.m. Fundraiser and music in front of a live audience. 7p.m., for you to give your words voice. Every two Coordinator, Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning End Cultural Centre, 8 p.m. Tickets $17 in for EcoMAFIA featuring The Paperbacks, $4. weeks a special guest will kick off the Perse, Come the Dawn, Stasi Baran and Centre, The University of Winnipeg. Phone: advance at WECC and Ticketmaster. evening after which the mic is open for your ABORIGINAL WOMEN’S 789-1431; Fax: 786-7803; Email: clcc@ TEACHINGS LECTURE SERIES more. Tickets $6 in advance from EcoMA- words of any genre in five minutes or less. FIA and the InfoBooth; $8 at the door. uwinnipeg.ca. ECO-EVENING WITH ROMI BLACK HOLE THEATRE For tickets Third Thursday of the month at the Millen- Sponsored by the Religious Studies Depart- and reservations call 474-6880. Until MAYES Jan. 30 Park Theatre, 7 p.m. nium Library at 251 Donald. Sign up is at 7 ment & Funded by the Erica and Arnold 23-27: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are THE WRITERS’ COLLECTIVE Manitoba Eco-Network fundraising event p.m. Open mic at 7:50 p.m. Free. Rogers Teaching and Learning Fund. Every VIRTUOSI CONCERTS Concerts Dead by Tom Stoppard for the MTC Master is always looking for contributions for with wine and cheese, live music with Wednesday (except Feb. 14) until March with Commentary: The Artists of Prairie Playwright Festival. 28 in room 3D01 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Debut with Gryphon Trio and special guest our bimonthly journal, The Collective Romi Mayes and a screening of Al Gore’s MANITOBA WRITERS’ GUILD Honouring the voices of Aboriginal women artist Barry Shiffman, viola. Feb. 24, 8 Consciousness. We publish poetry, short An Inconvenient Truth. Plus an eco-raffle AD LIB is an evening of improve-style and women’s teachings, Aboriginal Women p.m. Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, University of fiction, short non-fiction, screenplays, and door prizes. Tickets $15 or $25. Call CERCLE MOLIÈRE 340 Provencher word games. Every night is guaranteed to have been invited to the University of Win- Winnipeg. Tickets $29/27/19 for adults/se- plays, articles, interviews, book reviews, 947-6511. Blvd.Tickets available at 233-8053 or visit be different and full of laughs. From round nipeg to share their traditional knowledge niors/students. Call 786-9000 or visit www. and more. All submissions should include www.cerclemoliere.com. Until Feb. 3: Prof! stories to fridge magnet poetry, from open- by Jean-Pierre Dopagne. regarding women’s teachings. A new guest virtuosi.mb.ca. a brief (roughly 3 lines) personal biography. JOEL FAFORD Feb. 2 The Folk ing lines to creating new endings, there’s will be featured each week. Refreshments We prefer email submissions to avoid Exchange, 8 p.m. Tickets $12 in advance at no limit to the places these games – or inaccuracies in retyping text for the journal. will be provided. All are welcome and VIRTUOSI CONCERTS 4th An- 231-1377 or $15 at the door. MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE your writing – can go. First Thursday of encouraged to attend! For more information Submissions should be emailed to writer- 174 Market Ave. Tickets available at 942- the month at the Millennium Library at 251 nual Fundraiser hosted by The Fairmont [email protected] with “Collective contact Mark F. Ruml at m.ruml@uwin- Winnipeg. “L’affaire Chocolat” A Romantic DANCE DOWN THA WALL 3 6537. Until Jan. 27: The Rocky Horror Donald at 7:30 p.m. Free. Feb. 1: “A rose by nipeg.ca or 786-9204. Consciousness submission” in the subject Show. Feb. 8 – March 3: Half Life. any other name: the influence of naming in Evening with the Ron Paley Trio with With DJ Co-op and Mama Cutsworth Feb. line. By mail: mark as Collective Conscious- writing”. For more info call 942-6134. Chocolates & Deserts, Wine & Spirits. ness submissions, and sent to: The Writers’ 3 Winnipeg Press Club, 331 Smith St., 8:30 RELIGION & LIFE WEEK: SE- Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m. Winnipeg Ballroom, The Collective, 4th Floor Library, University of p.m. A fundraiser for the International Soli- MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE CURITY AND SPIRITUALITY Fairmont, Winnipeg. $125 per couple. Call Winnipeg, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, darity Movement, Winnipeg Local. Tickets WAREHOUSE 140 Rupert St. Tickets WRITERS’ COLLECTIVE presents Members of different faiths will explore the 786-9000 or visit www.virtuosi.mb.ca. MB R3B 2E9. $10 at Mondragon and the Winnipeg Press available at 942-6537. Until Feb. 3: The a writing workshop: On Feb. 10 from 1 – 4 notion of security including security of faith Club. Contact CanPalNet at 942-1588ext1 Real Thing. p.m.: ‘Submitting a Manuscript’. Increase in a secular world, political security, security or 947-5093. your chances of publication by finding ART HISTORY STUDENTS’ AS- the perfect publisher, and presenting your of minority groups and security against the PRAIRIE THEATRE EXCHANGE WORKSHOPS AND SOCIATION All students are welcome manuscript in an appealing, professional fear of the unknown during Religion and Life CINDERS-PALOOZA FUND- Third floor, Portage Place. Call 942-5483 or Week 2007 taking place at The University of at our meetings, Thursdays at 12 p.m. Meet way. Room 2C10, U of Winnipeg. Cost is RAISING BENEFIT Feb. 3 The Cav- visit www.pte.mb.ca. Until Feb. 11: Daniel Winnipeg. Lectures are free and open to the SEMINARS in the History Common, Room 3rd Floor $15 for WC members, $30 for non-mem- ern, starting at 1 p.m. until close. Featuring MacDonald’s Macgregor’s Hard Ice Cream public. Jan. 25: Philip Weiss, Holocaust Ashdown. If you want to discuss arts & bers. To register for one or both workshops The Unwanted, Afterbeat, The Knockaround, and Gas. Survivor (Judaism), 1-2:15 p.m. in room culture and meet new friends, check us out! contact the WC at writerscollective@uwin- MATH PROBLEM-SOLVING The Perpetrators, Sean Brown & The Crowd 4M39. Jan. 26: Father Andrew Jamus It’s also a great opportunity to get involved nipeg.ca or by calling 786-9468. WORKSHOPS by Professor Visentin. Pleasers, Hot Live Guys, National Monu- (Eastern Orthodox Christianity), 12:30-1:20 in student projects, from arts writing to THEATRE PROJECTS MANI- Every Monday, 1:30-2:20 p.m. in room ment, The Morning After & Machine plus p.m. in room 1L12. campus socials. TOBA Visit http://www.theatreprojects- 1L08. For students planning to try either more. Wristbands to allow for coming-and- manitoba.ca/ for ticket info. Feb. 16-25: The of the upcoming math competitions or for going are $20. Elmwood Visitation by Carolyn Gray. GALLERIES & HARRY DANIELS DISTIN- students simply interested in learning some JUICE JOURNAL The deadline for creative writing submissions for juice 7, GUISHED LECTURE SERIES techniques for solving interesting math CONNIE KALDOR AND GAR- EXHIBITIONS Kiera Ladner, Assistant Professor to the a University of Winnipeg creative writing STOPPARDFEST 2007 featuring problems. Presented by the Math/Stats NET ROGERS Feb. 7 West End Cultural Department of Political Studies & Canada journal is Feb. 15, 2007. Send us your the works of Tom Stoppard. Running at vari- Students’ Association. Centre, 8 p.m. Tickets $26 at Ticketmaster Research Chair in the Indigenous Politics fiction & creative non-fiction: 10 double- ous locations until Feb. 4. StoppardPass is ACE ART INC. 290 McDermot St spaced pages maximum; poetry: 6 poems and WECC. on sale now for $59, call 942-6537. and Governance, University of Manitoba. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 944-9763 Tues-Sat 12-5. Until Feb. 24: Topic: “Reconciling Constitutional Orders” maximum,; and drama: 20 script page ‘Episodic’ featuring three major works by CLASS At Elim Chapel (546 Portage on Jan. 26, 12:30-1:30 in room 1L11. Re- maximum. All submissions must include: TOKYO POLICE CLUB W/ WINNIPEG CONTEMPORARY Donican Cumming. Ave at Spence Street). Enter from the rear your name, U of W student #, complete freshments to follow in Aboriginal Student MAMA CUTSWORTH AND DJ 204-211 Bannatyne Ave. parking lot. Sundays 12 noon – 1:30 mailing address, phone number and email DANCERS Centre, 2L01. Free admission. Presented BRACE Feb. 8 Empire Cabaret, 9:30 p.m. Tickets available at 452-0229. Jan. 25-27: p.m. Improve your English by convers- address. All submissions must be in 8 ADELAIDE MCDERMOT GAL- by the University Of Winnipeg Aboriginal Tickets $4.99 for students; $9.99 general Susie Burpee with original music by Chris- ing, speaking & reading and learn about 1/2 x 11 format, numbered & include the LERY 318 McDermot Ave 987-3514. Governance Program. admission and available at UW Infobooth, tine Fellows and John K. Samson. Tickets Jesus and Christianity; meet new Canadian author’s name on every page. Submissions Contemporary art. Petrified Sole, Kustom Kulture, Into the $22/18/15. friends. For information call Val & Veda must be in.doc, .rtf, or .txt file format. NO Presented by the UWSA. Music, Mondragon, Answers. SNO WEEK Chacko – 257-1670. EXCEPTIONS. Drama submissions must be ARTBEAT STUDIO INC. 4-62 Jan. 26 – Feb. 2 Events include free Wesmen in script format. Email you submissions as MANITOBA CHAMBER OR- Albert St 943-5194. Community-based volleyball games on Jan. 26, a daily heated MENNOFOLK 2007 CONCERT WRITERS’ COLLECTIVE presents digital attachments to juice.journal@gmail. CHESTRA Call MCO at 783-7377 or contemporary art. beverage tent, daily live bands starting at Feb. 24 West End Cultural Centre, 7:15 a writing workshop: On Feb. 10 from 1 – 4 com. PLEASE NOTE: we only accept sub- pick up tickets at McNally Robinson or 11 a.m. on Jan. 29 with Vav Jungle & DA- p.m. With music by Quinzy, Flying Fox, The p.m.: ‘Submitting a Manuscript’. Increase missions as digital attachments via email. Ticketmaster. All concerts begin at 7:30 DADA: Lazers and River City Hum; Jan. 30 Hunter-Gatherers, and more. Tickets $7 at ART CITY 616 Broadway Ave 775-9856 your chances of publication by finding p.m. at Westminster United Church. Next with Absent Sound & Blunderspublik; Jan. WECC, Music Trader; $10 at the door. Art Mon 5-8 ,Tues-Fri 4-8, Sat 12-4. Featur- the perfect publisher, and presenting your concert is on Feb. 7. THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNI- Opening – Feb. 23, A Label for Artists, 7 ing high quality artistic programming for manuscript in an appealing, professional PEG ART HISTORY STUDENTS’ p.m. Works by local artists affiliated with kids and adults. Art City Fundraiser from way. Room 2C10, U of Winnipeg. Cost is ASSOCIATION is accepting submis- the Heart. An evening of jazz with Bonnie sions for its first annual art auction, Feb. LJanuaryistings C 25,oordi 2006nator: NickThe W eigeUniterldt contact: [email protected] Want to submit your listing to Uniter Listings? Email your listings to [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Deadline for submissions is Wednesday, eight days before the issue you’d like your P1ho8ne: 786-9497LIS TINGS @ uniter.ca listing to first appear in. The Uniter publishes on Thursdays, 25 times a year.

Gerbrandt & special guests. Feb. 24, 8 OUTWORKS GALLERY 3rd Floor FOLK EXCHANGE 211 Bannatyne WOODBINE HOTEL 466 Main St. Global 2007: Women Building Peace” - Ninety percent of funds raised stay in p.m. at Academy Bar & Eatery. Tickets $10 290 McDermot Ave. 949-0274. Artist-run Ave. Traditional Singers’ Circle (third Mon- Historic downtown hotel bar. with Dr. Margaret Fulton. Jan. 30, 7 p.m. at Manitoba to support the Foundations mis- and available at Art City at 616 Broadway, studio and exhibition space in the Exchange. day of each month, $2 at the door). Drum- the University Women’s Club, 54 West Gate. sion “to improve the health of Manitobans 775-9856. Until Feb. 3: ‘Transition’, new works by the ming Circle (fourth Monday of each month, THE ZOO / OSBORNE VILLAGE All welcome. For more information, please by preventing and reducing disability and Outworks Collective and friends. $2 at the door. Folk Club (first Monday of contact UNJIFEM at [email protected], or death from heart disease and stroke through INN 160 Osborne St. Thursdays: New each month, $4.99 at the door). Tickets for call Muriel at 488-8263. research, health promotion and advocacy.” THE EDGE ARTIST VILLAGE Band Showcase – No Cover. Jan. 26: The all Folk Exchange concerts are available at To volunteer for the door-to-door campaign, AND GALLERY 611 Main St. Con- OSEREDOK GALLERY 184 Alex- Fabulous Kildonans, Hot Live Guys, Flam- the Festival Music Store (231-1377), or at or any other Heart and Stroke Foundation temporary art. ander Ave E. 942-0218. On now: ‘Simply ing Whip. Jan. 27: Kildare, Tall, Dark & WHEN INDIANS VOTE, INDI- the door. Jan. 26: Diana Pops, $15/$17. event, visit www.heartandstroke.mb.ca/ or Serendipity’. Hammered, Lick My Feedback. Feb. 1: Face ANS WIN! Very quickly, the question call toll free 1-888-473-4636. FLEET GALLERIES 62 Albert St Your Destroyer. Feb. 2: Trophy Wife. Feb. 3: of Anishinaabe participation in the federal/ 942-8026 Mon-Thur 8:30-5:30, Fri 8:30-5, PLATFORM (CENTRE FOR GIO’S 155 Smith St. Wednesdays: Kara- Entertainment or Death. provincial political process is becoming THE LATE LUNCH SHOW Atten- Sat 9:30-4:30. PHOTOGRAPHIC AND DIGITAL oke. Thursdays: Bump n’ Grynd. Fridays: increasingly important. Do Anishinaabe DJ daNNo dance party. First Saturday of peoples continue to take a passive role in tion independent artists and producers! ARTS) 121-100 Arthur St 942-8183 the month: Womyn’s night. Q-Pages Book the political process? Or, do Anishinaabe Beginning September 15, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. Tues-Sat 12-5. Photo-based media. Until GALLERY 1C03 Centennial Hall, Club, 5 p.m. peoples take a more proactive role in de- Arts and Cultural Industries Manitoba (ACI) Feb 23: Jennifer Vosacek’s ‘Hole in Am- University of Winnipeg 515 Portage Ave COMMUNITY veloping and moving towards the creation presents the Late Lunch Show, a series of sterdam’. 786-9253 Mon-Fri 12-4, Sat 1-4. The Gal- and support of an Anishinaabe political 9 fabulous workshops designed specifically HEMP ROCK CAFÉ 302 Notre Dame lery provides the campus community and party? One need only look at the success of for the self-employed. With topics ranging Ave. Local and touring acoustic and punk general public with opportunities to learn PLUG-IN ICA 286 McDermot Ave 942- the Maori National Party in New Zealand.... from Healing Through the Arts to Financial shows. about visual art, thereby reinforcing and 1043. Until Feb. 17: Sarinder Dhaliwal’s EVENTS the Aborigine National Party in Australia... Management, each hour-long session emphasizing the educational mandate of the ‘Record Keeping’. and of course Evo Morales and his presi- provides an opportunity to connect with University. Until Feb. 18: Don Reichert: ‘On KEEPSAKES GALLERY 264 dential victory in Bolivia. With speaker Jerry professionals, network with other indepen- the Rocks’. McDermot Ave. Musical Keepsakes: Live SEMAI GALLERY Basement Cor- (see also On-Campus Events) Fontaine, U of M Native Studies. Jan. 31, dent artists/producers, and gain valuable music every Saturday evening. ridor, 264 McDermot Ave 943-2446. Until 12:30-1:20 p.m., Room 307, Tier Building, knowledge about the cultural industry. U of M. Registration is $5.00 and includes a deli- GALLERY 803 - 803 Erin St 489-0872 Feb. 16: ‘Initiative’ by Natsuko Yoshino. SKYWALK CONCERTS & Local artists featured. Until Jan. 27: Win- KING’S HEAD PUB 100 King St. cious lunch, so call 927-2787 to reserves LECTURES 2006/07 Wednesday nipeg Group Show. Feb. 8 – March 31: New Tuesdays: The Original Comedy of the Kings your spot today. URBAN SHAMAN 203-290 Mc- Lectures: Leading teachers and researchers GLOBALIZATION, DEMOC- work by Tim Schouten. Head. See Comedy for details. Sundays: All Dermot Ave 942-2674. Contemporary from the University of Winnipeg will inform, RACY, AND SOCIAL MURDER The Kings Men. Jan. 26: The Afterbeat. Jan. Aboriginal art. Until Mar. 3: Linus Woods’ engage and challenge you on topics of With guest speaker Dr. Mark Gabbert, Dept. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A 27: Celtic Way. Feb. 2: Pat Alexander. GALLERY LACOSSE 169 Lilac St solo exhibition. broad historical, political and scientific of History, U of M. Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 CAREER IN FILM? Manitoba¹s 284-0726 Tues-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5. Neigh- interest. Thursday Concerts: We present p.m., Room 224 Education Building, growing film industry is looking for people bourhood gallery. LABEL GALLERY 510 Portage Ave. University of Manitoba. All welcome, free who are hard working, self-motivated, and VIDEO POOL MEDIA ARTS a showcase for some of Manitoba’s finest Jan. 25: Read the Label Open Mic Event. musicians - from jazz to folk and classical admission. have strong communication skills to be- CENTRE 300-100 Arthur St 949-9134. come members of Manitoba¹s film crew. To GALLERY ONE ONE ONE Main Jan. 26: Lovechild. Jan. 27: All ages show to contemporary. Free admission, Carol Contemporary media art. Until Feb. 16: learn more about working in Manitoba¹s ex- Floor Fitzgerald Building, School of Art U of with The Knockarounds, The Crackdown, Shields Auditorium, 2nd Floor Millenium THE MANITOBA NATURALISTS ‘…and I thought Guy Debord was dead” by panding film industry, attend a free Monthly Manitoba 474-9322. Showing and collect- The Afterbeat. Library downtown, 12:10-12:50 p.m. SOCIETY Indoor Program presenta- Garth Hardy. Experimental audio installation Information Session the first Wednesday of ing contemporary and historical art at the U tion “Manitoba - Winds of Opportunity”, and performance. Until Feb. 16: ‘Personal every month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Film of M. Until Mar. 9: Kathleen Fonseca. will be held on Monday, Feb. 5th at 7:30 Soundtrack Emitters’ by Darsha Hewitt and MONDRAGON BOOKSTORE PANEL DISCUSSION ON MEN- Training Manitoba, 100-62 Albert Street. p.m. sharp at the Centre Culturel Franco- Stephanie Brodeur. Handcrafted personal AND COFFEEHOUSE 91 Albert St. TAL HEALTH IN MANITOBA An For more information call 989.9669 or visit manitobain (CCFM), 340 Provencher Blvd. GRAFFITI GALLERY 109 Higgins listening devices. Political bookstore and vegan restaurant opportunity to hear panel members speak www.filmtraining.mb.ca. Ave 667-9960. A not-for-profit community hosting readings, speakers and concerts. on a recently released discussion paper on Guest speaker will be Jim Crone, Director, Wednesdays: Wobbly Wednesdays. Feb. Energy Economic Dev., Prov. of MB, who youth art center, using art as a tool for com- WAH-SA GALLERY Johnston Ter- mental health: “The Way We See It: A Dis- 1: Wiens’ Shared Farm Info Session, an will discuss the wind energy industry and THE FRIENDS OF SHERBROOK munity, social, economic and individual minal, The Forks. Aboriginal artwork. Until cussion Paper which examines Perspectives opportunity to learn how to grow and its application in Manitoba. Admission: POOL are dedicated to promoting and growth. Jan. 31: David B. Williams solo exhibition. of Families and Clients within the Current preserve food for hundreds of people. 7 Mental Health System in Manitoba”. The $2.00 for MNS members & $6.00 for non- preserving the 75-year-old West End pool p.m. Feb. 3: DIYFEST Fundraiser with The Discussion Paper is available at the PCWM members. For further information, please from the threat of closure. The Sherbrook HIGH OCTANE GALLERY, OS- WAYNE ARTHUR GALLERY Untrained Eyes, Raiden, Minority Justice web site: http://www.mts.net/~pcwm/. Jan. call the office at 943-9029. Pool has a modern cardio and weight room BORNE VILLAGE CULTURAL 186 Provencher Blvd 477-5249. Gallery League, Fudgetoof, Occult the Clown. Entry 25, 7-9:30 p.m. Balmoral Hall School, and offers specialty fitness programs for CENTRE 445 River @ Osborne St 284- seniors, fibromyalgia, and arthritis. There for Manitoba-based artists. Until Jan. 27: by donation. 630 Westminster Ave. All welcome, free GIANT BOOK SALE University of 9477. Local community art gallery. are a variety of swim times starting at 6:45 ‘Through Fixed Eyes’ – the photography of admission. Manitoba Libraries Book Sale Feb. 7 from Dan Harper. Feb. 6-28: Open Minds pres- a.m. There are also FREE swims on Fri, Sat. OSBORNE FREEHOUSE 437 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. in the Manitoba Room, ents ‘Manitoba Memories’ by David Cooper, and Sun. from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. and loonie KEEPSAKES GALLERY 264 Mc- Osborne St. Mondays: The Cool Monday second floor, University Centre, 65 Chan- Bill Lucenkiw and Omer DeWandel. ANNUAL CANADIAN DIMEN- swims on Saturday and Sunday from 2-3:30 Dermot Ave 943-2446. A non-profit gallery Night Hang, 8 p.m. First set followed by a cellors Circle, Fort Garry Campus. Books SIONS BENEFIT With Guest Speaker: p.m. The pool is located at 381 Sherbrook promoting handmade art, crafts, pottery, jam session. Acoustic Night every Tuesday added throughout the day. Thousands of Roland Penner, noted lawyer, politician and Street, one block north of Portage. For cards and more. WINNIPEG ART GALLERY 300 and Thursday evening beginning at 8 p.m. books in the bargain section: biographies, law professor, will be speaking on the topic detailed schedules drop by the pool or call Memorial Blvd 786-6641. Wednesdays: academic and popular non-fiction, and “Growing Up Red: A Socialist Remembers.” 986-5926. Art for Lunch. 12:10 p.m. – 1 p.m. Until literature in a wide range of subjects. KEN SEGAL GALLERY 4-433 River THE PARK THEATRE 698 Osborne Tickets: $35; Students $25 (Student I.D. March 4: ‘Before and Beyond Nostalgia: Individually-priced section: collector, fine Ave 477-4527 Tues-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5. St. Mondays: Monday Night Football on Required). Tickets are available at the Canadian Abstraction to the 1990s.’ Until art books, etc. For more information: www. WINNIPEG MUSIC FESTIVAL Showcase of original contemporary art. the big-screen, free admission. Fridays: University of Manitoba (Answers), the March 25: ‘Mammatus’ an Installation by umanitoba.ca/libraries/booksale/. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS The Riverview Club, 5 p.m. Jan. 25: 3D Ladies University of Winnipeg (Infobooth), Mon- Max Streicher. Until Apr. 22: ‘Antler Into 89th annual Winnipeg Music Festival Cinematic Society. Jan. 26: Suss live in dragon Bookstore and Coffeehouse (91 LA GALERIE at the CENTRE Art’. Until Apr. 22: ‘In the Blink of an Eye,’ needs volunteers for a variety of positions CULTUREL FRANCO-MANI- concert. Jan. 27: Councilor Jenny Gerbasi Albert Street), and the Canadian Dimension SOUTHERN AFRICA: Human video exhibition. office (Ph. 957-1519). Admission includes Rights and Societies in Transition with throughout the 2007 event, to be held TOBAIN 340 Provencher Blvd 233-8972 Fundraiser featuring Hillbilly Burlesque, refreshments and a free 1-year subscription guest speaker Ismael Muvingi, conflict city-wide from Feb. 26th to March 18th. Mon-Fri 8am-10 p.m. Sat-Sun 12 p.m. - 10 door prizes, finger foods and a cash bar. to the magazine. Jan. 27, 6:30 pm, Eton resolution instructor at Menno Simons Jobs include ushers, box office personnel, p.m. Until March 11: New exhibition of WOODLANDS GALLERY 535 $20. Jan. 28: Jazz Winnipeg Music Series. Ballroom, Ramada Marlborough Hotel, 331 College. Feb. 8, 7 p.m. with an orientation adjudicator assistants, and many more. Be a historic photos, ‘Images du Nord: An artist’s Academy Rd 947-0700. Jan. 30: Manitoba Eco Network Fundraiser Smith St. to Amnesty International for newcomers at part of this Winnipeg tradition that has been perspectivel’. with Romi Mayes. 6:30 p.m. At Welcome Place, 397 Carlton supporting musicians in Manitoba since 1919. To lend a hand, or find out more, GREEN PARTY OF MANITOBA St. Free and open to the public. LA MAISON DES ARTISTES 219 PYRAMID CABARET 176 Fort St. call the festival office at 947-0184 or email BARS, CAFES & VENUES Are you green at heart? Did you vote Green Provencher 237-5964 Mon-Fri 9-5. Until Wednesdays: New Wave w/ DJ Rob Vilar. [email protected]. in the last federal or provincial election? Are Mar. 13: ‘Oiseau (Glum)’ by Denis Prieur. Thursdays: The Mod Club. Sundays: Search 4 RA NRG. Jan. 26: Xplicit with Malice and you ready to make the move from simply ACADEMY BAR & EATERY 414 ANNOUNCEMENTS & CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Art- Dia Dolor. Feb. 3: Devoid CD Relase with being ‘represented’ and get involved in Academy Rd. Jan. 25: Pascal and Julien. ists Pages in Aceart’s annual PaperWait LABEL GALLERY 510 Portage Ave Dia Dolor. Feb. 9: Eco-Eclectica Fundraiser. participatory democracy? If you live in the Jan. 26: Oopsy Daisies. Jan. 27: Dylan OPPORTUNITIES (Volume 8) The Winnipeg Folk Festival and 772-5165 Tues-Sat 12-5. Volunteer artist- See On Campus Events. Lord Roberts area (S. Osborne / Riverview) run non-profit art centre showcasing works Cash. Feb. 3: Fisher Kane with The Haste. and want to discuss issues important in Folklorama are two of the largest festivals Feb. 6: Speaking Crow Poetry. of community artists. Opening Feb. 23: the upcoming provincial election, join the DO YOU LIKE WORKING WITH of their kind in North America, making REGAL BEAGLE 331 Smith St. Winnipeg the folk capital of Canada. Thus, Mennofolk 2007 art show featuring works Green Party of Manitoba and volunteer your Do you Tuesdays: Hatfield McCoy. Wednesdays: NEWCOMER CHILDREN? PaperWait Volume 8 will have a series of by local artists afilliated with the Mennonite THE CAVERN / TOAD IN THE time towards a more sustainable society, or believe you can change our community? If Open Mic Nite. Weekends: Blues. Jan. 26- artist’s pages that explore the impact of community. HOLE 108 Osborne St. Tuesdays: Three be a founding member of the Lord Roberts you said yes, consider volunteering with 27: Slidin’ Clyde Roulette Band. Feb. 2-3: folklore on the contemporary visual arts Piece Madness. Second Wednesday of the Greens constituency association, the join some of our programs. The Citizenship Scotty Hills. scene. In particular, Aceart is looking for month: Comedy at the Cavern. Jan. 25: Hot the Green Party on Jan. 28 from 4-6 p.m. at Council of Manitoba Inc. International Cen- MANITOBA CRAFTS COUNCIL artists whose work engages in the theme of Live Guys. Jan. 26: Andrew Neville and the Park Theatre and Cafe. All welcome. tre is looking for student volunteers to help EXHIBITION GALLERY 214 Mc- contemporary urban myths. Works should The Poor Choices. Jan. 27: Machine ft. ROYAL ALBERT ARMS 48 Albert new arrivals to Canada learn English and Dermot Ave 487-6114 Tues-Fri 11-5, Sat articulate a search for modern-day allego- Pat Wright. Jan. 31: Kaitlyn Dawn. Feb. 3: St. Jan. 26: Minority Justice League, feel welcome in our country. Opportunities 11-4. Contemporary arts and crafts. 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• Pursuing a course of studies which will lead CANADIAN HARD OF HEARING ASSOCIATION: YOUTH LEADERS IN ACTION SCHOLARSHIP: The value of the award is $7,000 per year, EXPLORE BURSARY TO STUDY FRENCH: to a career mainly of service to women. UNITED WAY renewable for a maximum of four years or The purpose of this award is to offer financial Come to Trois-Pistoles French Immersion UNIVERSITY until a fist degree is obtained. It is subject to • Intending to spend a minimum of two years assistance and recognition to hard of hearing Leaders are everywhere in Winnipeg and the School and receive a credit in French from The satisfactory progress, and is tenable at any in such a career in Canada. and deafened students registered in a full time United Way wants to recognize the contribu- University of Western Ontario. Choose between OF WINNIPEG Canadian university or college. Approximately program at a recognized Canadian college or tions of young community leaders and encour- one of two five-week sessions. • Intending to use the award for academic 20 awards are granted each year. The field university, in any area of study, with the ulti- age them to keep up the good work. studies in the academic year following receipt of study is open and at the discretion of the • Spring May 14-June 15, 2007 mate goal of obtaining a diploma or degree. INTERNAL AWARDS: of it. For 2007, four scholarships of $500 each will successful candidate. Consideration for a Terry Two awards of $2000 each will be granted. • Summer: July 9 – August 10, 2007 be awarded to young people under 30 who Fox Humanitarian Award requires students to • Contributing to your community through Applicants are requested to read the criteria have made a difference in their communities. submit an application form and three referee You qualify if you are a Canadian citizen or UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG BURSARY volunteer service. for eligibility and to provide all the information Criteria consideration will include: forms from the past two years of schooling APPLICATIONS: required to complete the application. Applica- permanent resident and enrolled as a full-time • Needing financial assistance. - no other forms are required. Applications are student (minimum 60% course load). tions are available either in the U of W Awards • Academic potential – demonstrated commit- Application forms are now available in the available on their website, www.terryfox.org Office located in Graham Hall, or on-line at ment to your education Awards office located in Graham Hall or at Applicants may apply in either English or Applications available on the web at www. French. Applications are available in the www.chha.ca/. Deadline: Jan. 31, 2007. Deadline date: Feb. 1, 2007. myexplore.ca Student Central in Centennial Hall. Bursaries • Leadership – challenge yourself to influence Awards office located in Graham Hall. For are small, supplementary financial assistance MENSA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2007 ESSAY others and address local community issues. POST SECONDARY AMBASSADORS: More information can be found at tpistole@ awards, normally $300 - $750 in value. In more information contact Heather Menzies, CONTEST: The Millennium Scholarship Foundation is uwo.ca order to be considered, you must prove 1204 – One Evergreen Place, Winnipeg MB, R3L • Community involvement – committed and By writing your career plan and describing the interested in employing (10 unilingual, 5 bi- financial need and you must be making sat- 0E9. Deadline: Jan. 31, 2007. connected to your community at a neighbour- Deadline: Feb. 28, 2007. means you undertake to achieve your goals, lingual) post-secondary ambassadors (PSA’s) isfactory academic progress (i.e. maintaining hood level. THE DATATEL SCHOLARS FOUNDATION you may earn a scholarship of $750 or $1000. The representatives will be compensated with THE ROBIN COSGROVE PRIZE: INNOVATIVE a “C” average). Because funds are limited, not SCHOLARSHIPS: • Connection to a United Way funded orga- an honorarium of $3,000 per year, paid out IDEAS FOR ETHICS IN FINANCE: everyone who qualifies will receive a bursary. To apply, all you need to do is to submit a nization – volunteer or work at a non-profit in installments. Applicants should already be Many of our University of Winnipeg bursaries The University of Winnipeg is a new Datatel 250 word essay. You must meet the following This prize worth $20,000USD is open to organization that is funded by United Way of enrolled in at least the first year of their post- are available to our students in any year of client institution and as such, Datatel is of- criteria: young people, aged 35 years or younger, from Winnipeg. secondary program of study within Manitoba. their program. Return completed applications fering unique scholarships ranging in value throughout the world. It will be awarded for Travel within the province will be required. A to the Awards office in Graham Hall. Deadline from $1,000 to $2500 to students from our • be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant • Financial need – demonstrate you need for creative papers setting out projects or propos- strong sense of work with adolescents and date: Jan. 31, 2007. institution. financial support. als for innovative ways to promote ethics in • enrolled in a full-time program at a Cana- a commitment to pursuing post-secondary finance and banking, especially in emerging • Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarships dian post-secondary institution during the Apply today online at www.unitedwayyouth. education is paramount. Application forms are THE CLIFFORD J. ROBSON MEMORIAL AWARD markets. Entries for the Prize are invited to ad- – for outstanding students currently attending 2006-2007 academic year mb.ca/scholarship or call United Way’s Man- on website www.futuretodiscover.ca. Deadline FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING: dress the subject of Innovation Ideas for Ethics eligible Datatel client institutions. ager of Youth Programs at 477-5360. Deadline: date: Feb. 2, 2007. • 18 years of age or older as of Jan. 31, 2007 in Finance. Submit your paper electronically in The purpose of the award is to give recognition Jan. 31, 2007 • Returning Student scholarships – for out- English or French. Further details can be found to a faculty member of the University of Win- Essays can be written in English or French. LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF MANITOBA INTERN- standing students currently attending eligible UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA GRADUATE FELLOW- at www.robincosgroveprize.org nipeg for excellence in teaching. Nominations Only one essay will be accepted per applicant. SHIP PROGRAMME: will be received from all segments of the Uni- Datatel client institutions, who have returned SHIPS: Applications must be sent in by email to es- The Manitoba Legislative Assembly Internship Deadline Feb. 28, 2007. versity community such as students, alumni, to higher education after an absence of five [email protected] 250 word maximum in Application forms for University of Manitoba is open to individuals studying in any discipline faculty members and the administration. To years or more. GE FOUNDATION SCHOLAR-LEADERS PROGRAM TXT or RTF formant under the title “Essay”. Do Graduate studies are available on the web at one of the Manitoba universities and per- be eligible, a nominee must be teaching at the IN CANADA: • Nancy Goodhue Lynch scholarships – for not identify yourself in the essay. Instructions www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_stud- manent residents of Manitoba studying outside University of Winnipeg. Candidates will be ap- outstanding undergraduate students majoring are available in the Awards office located in ies. You can fill out the necessary forms the province who have graduated or will do so A $4000 per year scholarship for the 2nd, 3rd, praised in terms of their undergraduate teach- in Information Technology related curriculum Graham Hall. directly on-line. Applications must be received before September 2007. Six Interns will gain and 4th years of your undergraduate program ing above the Grade XII level. No candidate is programs at eligible Datatel client institutions. in the Faculty of Graduate Studies by Deadline: first hand experience of the legislative process is available to students who meet the following eligible to receive the award more than once. Deadline: Jan. 31, 2007. Feb. 1, 2007. and provide research assistance to Members criteria: Copies of the nomination form can be found Application Process: ROYAL BANK ABORIGINAL STUDENT AWARDS: of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly and their in the Awards Office located in Graham Hall, MACKENZIE KING SCHOLARSHIPS: 1) a Canadian resident The Datatel Scholars Foundation online schol- caucuses. The program includes a 10 month In- Student Central located in Centennial Hall, and Value: Five students will receive $4,000 for arship application process is as follows. MacKenzie King Scholarships are open to ternship, bi-weekly stipend of $1053.43, study at the Info Booth. education expenses to a maximum of four 2) a first-year full-time students from an graduates of any Canadian University who tour or the House of Commons, Ottawa, study eligible institution. 1. A student attending an eligible Datatel client years at university. Eligibility: Nominations should be sent to Dr. John engage in postgraduate study in any field, in tour of the Minnesota State Legislature, and institution may apply via the online application Bulman, Chancellor Emeritus c/o Director of • a status Indian, Non-status Indian, Inuit or Canada or elsewhere. regular special interest seminars. Applicants 3) be a Aboriginal person, or a person with a form between September 1, 2006 and Jan. 31, Awards & Financial Aid 1G07B. Deadline date: Metis should meet the following criteria: disability 2007. (NOTE: applicants must submit their Open Scholarship: One scholarship of $9,000.00 Feb. 26, 2007. completed application with two letters of • you are a permanent resident/citizen of is awarded to a graduate of any Canadian • have a university degree with academic 3) studying engineering or business/manage- GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES EXPENSES recommendation by Jan. 31, 2007 in order to Canada University who engages in postgraduate study excellence in any discipline by the time of the ment BURSARY: be considered for nomination.) in any field in Canada or elsewhere. start of the internship year • you can provide proof of acceptance (with 4) have high academic performance, as dem- This bursary assists students with respect to 2. The scholarship administrator from each transcript of marks)or are already attending a Traveling Scholarship: Four scholarships • have facility in written and oral communica- onstrated by first semester university results the high costs associated with applying to participating Datatel client institution reviews, university or college listed in the Directory of of approximately $10,000.00 for graduates tion in English and high school transcripts. Graduate and Professional Schools. Applicants evaluates, and nominates applicants between Canadian Universities, in a discipline relevant of any Canadian University who engage is • knowledge of written and spoken French will 5) demonstrate financial need. must meet the following criteria: Feb. 1, 2006 & Feb. 15, 2006. to the banking industry (e.g. business, eco- postgraduate study in the United States or the be considered a strong asset nomics, computer science) United Kingdom in the field of international or Supporting documentation will include an 1) have a minimum GPA of 3.55 in the previous 3. Nominated student applications are industrial relations. • show ability to conduct independent research essay, high school transcripts, first semester academic year forwarded to the Datatel Scholars Foundation • you maintain a full course workload leading and write reports university results, two letters of reference, review committee for final evaluation and to a recognized degree, certificate or diploma You must provide your home university with 2) be registered in the final year of an hon- proof of aboriginal ancestry, medical/disability award determination in the spring. the following items by their deadline date: • applicants invited for interview will be asked ours or four year degree program in Arts or • you are in need of financial assistance to documentation from a qualified doctor (for to do a short written assignment following the Science, or in the final year of the Integrated For more information go to their website or pursue your education • a completed and signed applications form applicants with disabilities only). Incomplete interview B.Ed program. email scholars@datatel. Deadline: submit on- applications will not be considered after Feb. Process: An independent committee of • three letters of reference from persons who line at www.datatel.com/dsf by Jan. 31, 2007. • demonstrate evidence of involvement in 28 2007. 3) have documented financial need: a Canada aboriginal academics reviews all applications have an intimate knowledge of your record and extracurricular activities. Student Loan/Provincial Loan or a Student line CANADA-CHINA SCHOLARS’ EXCHANGE PRO- and makes its final selections based on ability and are able to give a critical evaluation Applications are available in the awards office of credit at a banking institution. GRAM: Graduate Studies each individual’s financial need. In addition, of your plans for postgraduate study A complete application must include 7 copies located in Graham Hall, or download an ap- recipients who indicate an interest in pursuing (1 original) of each of the following: plication on-line at www.iie.org/gefoundation Under the auspices of China-Canada Scholars’ • certified copies of official transcripts of 4) both full-time and part-time students may a banking career are considered for summer Exchange Program a number of graduate marks and other academic records from each Deadline date: Feb. 28, 2007. apply. and postgraduate employment at RBC. • a completed application form awards are offered to Canadian scholars and university you have attended. Surfing for moreD ollars? Applications are available in the Awards office students who wish to study and/or do research Apply on-line at www.rbc.com and send your • a statement of motivation of not more than Applications can be downloaded from website located in Student Services. Applications will in subject areas related to China in the Chinese documentation to: 250 words Try these websites for more possibilities! www.mkingscholarships.ca or can be picked be evaluated on a first come, first serve basis, universities that are open to Chinese Govern- These two sites will lead you through Canadian RBC ROYAL BANK ABORIGINAL STUDENT up from the Awards office in Graham Hall. • three letters of reference from academics and as funds allow. ment Scholarship recipients for the academic based scholarship searches. AWARDS RBC Royal Bank 330 Front Street Return all completed applications and required EXTERNAL AWARDS: year 2007/2008. • copies of the university transcripts of the West, 10th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3B5 Fax: documentation to the awards office located in applicant www.studentawards.com The value of the award will consist of a basic (416) 348-6455 Graham Hall. Deadline: Jan. 31, 2006. MANITOBA CITIZEN’S BURSARY FUND FOR www.scholarshipscanada.com living allowance, payment of tuition fees, on- • one page résumé NATIVE PEOPLES: Deadline: Jan. 31st 2007. KIN CANADA BURSARIES: HAL ROGERS FUND: campus accommodation, medical insurance, Applications available on line at www.gov. Manitoba Student Aid Program (MSAP) Aboriginal students may apply for this award if and teaching and resource materials. MACKENZIE KING SCHOLARSHIPS: Kin Canada Bursaries, a program of the Hal mb.ca SECOND DISBURSEMENT: you meet the following criteria: Rogers Endowment Fund, provides financial Applicants should have a certain level of MacKenzie King Scholarships are open to assistance to eligible persons in their quest for You will have to go to the About the Assembly When you receive your Manitoba Student Loan • aboriginal student ( First Nations, Métis or Chinese language proficiency in both speaking graduates of any Canadian University who higher learning. – Internship programme link document in the mail, the University of Win- Inuit) and writing. However, candidates that only engage in postgraduate study in any field, in nipeg will have electronically confirmed your speak English or French may be selected as Canada or elsewhere. Applicants to the Kin Canada Bursaries must Deadline: Feb 14, 2007. • have documented financial need full-time enrolment and deducted fees that long as their Chinese host universities are be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants. Open Scholarship: One scholarship of $9,000.00 TALK ABOUT CANADA SCHOLARSHIP QUIZ: you owe to the University of Winnipeg. • satisfactory grades willing to accept them. Applicants must be full-time students in the is awarded to a graduate of any Canadian process of graduating from high school, or Operation Dialogue is a Canadian non-profit Bring this document to the Manitoba Student • involved in extra-curricular activities Applicants should submit five copies of each University who engages in postgraduate study currently studying or registered at a post-sec- organization with a mission to get students Aid office located on the fourth floor of 1181 of the following: in any field in Canada or elsewhere. Applications are available in the awards office ondary institution. All applicants for a bursary interested in learning about Canadian history, Portage Ave. for processing. You will need to located in Graham Hall and Student Central. • Completed application Traveling Scholarship: Four scholarships must complete the current application form politics, geography and popular culture through bring the following documentation: Return completed application form to the of approximately $10,000.00 for graduates and submit it to a Kinsmen, Kinette or Kin Club an online quiz with scholarship opportunities. • A detailed study or research proposal • some photo ID with your signature awards office inG raham Hall. of any Canadian University who engage is nearest your permanent residence. Application Students who participate in this quiz will be indicating objectives, duration of the proposed postgraduate study in the United States or the forms are available at www.bursary.ca. Ad- eligible for scholarships. The quiz will take Deadline: Jan. 31, 2007. stay, methodologies etc. • bank transit information United Kingdom in the field of international or ditional information is available at 1-800-PICK place from Jan. 15 – Feb. 19, 2007 and will be SOROPTIMIST FOUNDATION OF CANADA • Two letters of reference from university industrial relations. KIN or email [email protected]. Deadline: entirely online. It is multiple choice and each If you have reduced your course load, these GRANTS FOR GRADUATE STUDIES professors or other academic personnel Feb. 1, 2007. answer has a link to information on the web. changes will affect your Manitoba Student You must provide your home university with Over $45,000 in scholarships to be won: 1@ Loan assessment. TERRY FOX HUMANITARIAN AWARD PROGRAM: The Soroptimist Foundation of Canada annu- • Academic transcripts the following items by their deadline date: $5000, 20 @ $1000, 40@ $500 Go to www. ally offers several $7,500 grants to female DID YOU KNOW..... you can check the status Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards are open to talkaboutcanada.ca to participate. graduate students in Canada to assist them • A certificate of degree. • a completed and signed applications form of your student aid application, find out what graduating secondary level students and those documentation is still outstanding, update your with university studies that will qualify them Applications can be found at www.scholar- • three letters of reference from persons who Deadline: Feb. 19, 2007 currently studying towards a first university address information and much more on line? for careers that will improve the quality of ships-bourses-ca.org or in the Awards office. have an intimate knowledge of your record and degree or diploma in a Canadian post-second- ROBERT E. OLIVER SCHOLARSHIP: Go to www.studentaid.gov.mb.ca Link to MySAO women’s lives. Examples include but are not ability and are able to give a critical evaluation All materials must be received by the Educa- ary institution. Award recipients must meet the to log into your existing account. limited to: proving medical services, providing of your plans for postgraduate study Advertising Standards Canada (ASC) will be tion Office of the Chinese Embassy in Canada, following criteria: legal counsel and assistance, counselling awarding up to five scholarships of $1500 to DID YOU KNOW.... Manitoba Student Aid staff 80 Cobourg Street, Ottawa ON K1N 8H1 • certified copies of official transcripts of mature women entering or re-entering the • involvement in voluntary humanitarian work full-time post secondary students who are en- can be on campus on Fridays from 1 - 4p.m. To marks and other academic records from each labour market, counselling women in crisis, Deadline: Jan. 31 2007. rolled in an undergraduate advertising and/or meet with them, you need to set up an appoint- university you have attended. • be a Canadian citizens or landed im- counselling and training women for non-tradi- marketing program at a Canadian University or ment time. Come to student services and book MARITIME DAIRY INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP migrants tional employment, and positions in women’s Applications can be downloaded from website community college and committed to pursuing an appointment, or phone Tanis at 786-9984. centres. To be eligible you must meet the www.mkingscholarships.ca or can be picked • be an undergraduate student studying to- a career in advertising or marketing. Students who have completed at least two The Awards and Financial Aid staff at the following criteria: up from the Awards office in Graham Hall. wards their first university degree or diploma years of post-secondary education and are To apply, go to www.adstandards.com or pick University of Winnipeg will continue to keep Return all completed applications and required at a Canadian post-secondary institution in • A female currently enrolled in a program that has up an application in the Awards office. you informed of available awards, scholarships documentation to the awards office located in Canada application to the dairy industry are eligible and bursary opportunities. Please direct your • Canadian citizen or landed immigrant Graham Hall. Deadline: Feb. 23, 2007. to make application for this scholarship. Two • maintain a satisfactory academic standing questions regarding awards and scholarships scholarships of $2000.00 will be awarded. • Accepted registrant in a graduate studies Deadline: Jan. 31, 2007. to Tanis Kolisnyk. [email protected] program (Masters or PhD) or professional For more information email mroy@dfc-plc. • continued involvement in voluntary humani- program at a similar level (medicine, law) in ca. Applications are available on-line at www. tarian and community work an accredited Canadian University, at the time dairygoodness.ca. Deadline: Jan. 31, 2007. of the application deadline (Jan. 31). January 25, 2006 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 20 SPORTS

Sports Editor: Mike Pyl Sports E-mail: [email protected]

The Score How Much is Too Much? Public subsidization and Asper’s stadium dream

Men’s Volleyball (8-3, 4th in Canada West, “Local governments invest in parks primarily to pro- no. 3 CIS Coaches’ Poll) vide amenities and recreational benefits for their constitu- ents. The parallel argument for sports facilities is that at- Friday, January 19 Wesmen 3 Saskatchewan 0 tracting and retaining a major league sports team is a valid (25-21, 25-18, 25-21) end in itself because the team is valuable to local residents, above and beyond any contribution of the sports facility and Saturday, January 20 Wesmen 3 Saskatchewan 0 the team to the local economy.” (25-13, 25-16, 25-16) But while this justifies the existence of the Winnipeg Football Club, can these benefits not be fully extracted with CanadInns Stadium? You can make the case a new stadium Women’s Basketball (10-6, will likely generate greater revenue for the club based on 1st in Great Plains, no. 9 both higher ticket and concession prices and increased CIS Coaches’ Poll) public interest, thereby allowing them to spend more money on quality players, thus enhancing the on-field product. But Friday, January 19 ca Wesmen 73 Fraser Valley 70 . the CFL introduced the Salary Management System (read: salary cap) this off-season, so to what extent is that argu- Saturday, January 20 ment even relevant any more? Wesmen 87 Thompson Rivers 57 So most alleged economic data merely purports to blueandgold be fact. And while sports teams and the facilities that house Asper’s plan calls for the public to subsidize two-thirds of the cost. them can be considered a public good, how much is that Men’s Basketball public good diminished by not building a new stadium? (7-9, 2nd in Great Plains, unranked) There are a plethora of precedents highlighting the Mike Pyl million bill for an adjacent retail/commercial development. various degrees and successes of public and private stadium Friday, January 19 Sports Editor In exchange for his investment, he expects to be given full financing.M ontreal’s Olympic Stadium stands nearly alone in Wesmen 76 Fraser Valley 75 ownership of the publicly-owned football club. That leaves notoriety. While the original price tag was originally slated to $80 million, and the relinquishing of Bomber control, for the be only $120 million, paid for exclusively by the government, Saturday, January 20 Wesmen 94 Thompson Rivers 78 When it comes to a good sports facility debate, the public to cover, begging the question: its costs nearly doubled by the start of the ‘72 Games. Only deliberation of Winnipeggers generates a fervent intensity How much should the public subsidize the construc- until last year was it finally paid off, with a final bill total- the envious local Blue Bombers could only wish to match tion of professional sports facilities? ing $1.47 billion. As a more positive and recent example, in on the field. But before that question can be properly addressed, 2000 the city of Columbus, Ohio, voted down a referendum Women’s Volleyball It took 20 years, the departure of an NHL franchise, we have to consider the contributions made by a multimil- that would see the creation of a new tax to pay for a por- (4-11, 8th in Canada West, and the out-casting of heritage building conservationists lion dollar arena or stadium. tion of a new arena for the NHL’s Blue Jackets. Within days unranked) to build a new hockey rink. The spectrum of emotions felt It is typical practice for future stadium proponents to of its defeat, insurance firmN ationwide stepped up to cover by Winnipeggers extends to its farthest, panoptic reaches. tout the economic benefits of development.A sper’s proposal the costs that, originally, seemed unfeasible for the private Friday, January 19 Wesmen 3 Saskatchewan 2 Excitement. Suspicion. The criticism of grassroots move- is no different. Among a whole plethora of contributions to sector to cover. (21-25, 18-25, 25-23, 25-23, 15-7) ments. The criticism of corporate “hidden agendas.” the local economy, he alleges it will: Winnipeg’s MTS Centre, largely hailed as a success Winnipeggers make no mistake in acknowledging the - Generate $68.4 million in labour wages during the and typically considered a fair level of public investment, Saturday, January 20 issue’s contentiousness. Heck, we elected our current mayor construction period. used $93 million of private dollars, or 70 per cent, of the Wesmen 3 Saskatchewan 1 (30-32, 25-21, 25-16, 25-21) essentially because he was able to survive a sea of red tape - Employ 280 person-years of annually, producing $9.8 $133.5 million project. Consequently, the feds, province, and and political wrangling to emerge with a pretty, new base- million in labour wages and $13.8 million in taxes collected. the City of Winnipeg jointly covered the other 30 per cent of ball park. - At completion of construction, the federal and pro- the tab—that’s $40.5 million spread over the three levels. Now in the aftermath of David Asper’s initial announce- vincial governments are expected to recover 26 per cent and Particularly compared with MTS Centre funding, you COMING UP ment to build a $120 million facility on the current Polo Park 31 per cent of their investment respectively, with total invest- can’t help but think Asper’s making out fairly nicely in this site of the existing CanadInns Stadium, it’s easy to get swept ment to be paid back 6.5 years (federal) and 5.8 years (pro- deal. One, the public is subsidizing two-thirds of his stadium

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL away in the project’s attractive aesthetics. But it is still im- vincial). dream (albeit they will retain facility ownership). Two, be- Home vs. Regina – Jan. 26 (6:00) & 27 (7:30) portant to consider Asper’s proposal with a critical eye. Such claims differ little from any other arena or sta- cause they are publicly-owned, they are surrendering con- Now, if Asper agreed to front the entire bill him- dium proposal. However, it is reasonable to assume its control of the franchise for free. While it is hard to determine MEN’S VOLLEYBALL self, would we be having this discussion? Maybe. But it struction and operation would simply realign economic ac- its exact worth, as a point of comparison, the expansion fee Home vs. Regina – Jan. 26 (7:30) & 27 (6:00) most surely would not be a question of, “to Build or Not to tivity. While it may have a dozen or two more jobs than the for the Ottawa Renegades in 2001 was believed to have been MEN’S BASKETBALL Build”, but rather, “Headingley or Polo Park” or “Dome or No current stadium, the vast majority of future employees al- in the neighbourhood of $5 million. Given that the Bombers Away @ Regina – Jan. 26 & 27 Dome?” At the epicenter of any arena or stadium debate is ready work at the existing field. Likewise, if the stadium were have recently washed their hands clean of debt, they boast a the issue of government funding. In this project’s case, Asper not to be built, the construction capital would simply be put storied history, and that the league in general has increased WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Away @ Regina – Jan. 26 & 27 is calling on both the province and the feds to each match to use in another project, particularly since the province, as in value and prestige, it would probably be safe to estimate his $40 million contribution. He will also be footing the $25 touted by the Winnipeg Free Press as recently as last week, it around $8-10 million. Three, the Polo Park site is some is “in the middle of a $4 billion construction boom.” extremely valuable real estate whose potential tax revenue could be further maximized by increased retail devel- Furthermore, there’s a whole slew of academic re- opment. search that questions the outright validity of figures such “(The site is worth) about $15.7 million, based on its as the ones presented by Asper. These studies are at best 2003 value,” said a property assessor for the City of Winnipeg. overly optimistic, and at worst, blatant lies. “It’s (currently) leased from the city to Winnipeg Enterprises “In a community in which 54 per cent of the voters (a provincial government body), so it’s tax exempt (thereby expect no personal consumer benefit from a team and so generating nothing).” are inclined against a stadium subsidy and 46 percent are This may seem like an anti-stadium diatribe. I assure diehard sports fans who favour it, a bogus economic impact you, it’s not. Rather, it’s an urging to consider how much study that misleads only five per cent of the voters can public funds we should invest in a new stadium that would switch the outcome,” say Roger Noll and Andrew Zimbalist serve only as a luxury, not a necessity. It’s fair to expect a in their 1997 article “The Economic Impact of Sports Teams certain level given its contributions to the public, but this and Facilities.” appears to be excessive. Asper has attached a three-month “Regardless of whether a new sports facility pays off window of negotiation before he would like construction as an economic investment for the city, an influential study, to begin. But I ask, what would cost more in the long run: even if bogus, can cause political officials to be more re- higher labour costs, or the fleecing of the public? sponsive to local interest groups (such as the sports team, How might the costs to the government be reduced? local contractors, construction unions, and bankers).” How about more corporate sponsorship (hello, naming While a stadium’s economic contributions can cer- rights)? Asper and the two levels of government must look tainly be disputed, a better argument can be made es- to bring in other investors to lessen the public burden. pousing its intangible public benefits. Like what? Noll and Let the political wrangling begin. Zimbalist liken a stadium to a park. contact: [email protected] The Uniter January 25, 2006 sports 21

Time to Reconsider Proposals

Scott Christiansen The sale would end the 76-year community owner- Volunteer Staff ship that has become a trademark of the team. The Bombers’ tight ties to the city would surely be hurt by selling the team to the private sector. As well, the failures of some past pri- Winnipeggers have long been thought of as skeptics. vate CFL owners (the Gliebermans of the now-defunct Ottawa This is especially true when a somewhat ambitious plan is Roughriders among others) show that putting a franchise in made for our city. A proposal of more than a new 7-Eleven any one pair of hands is risky. The reliability of the current or McDonald’s is, to many, a luxury we simply can’t afford. For Bombers’ management system, a board of directors, cannot this nasty habit of ours, we have been heavily criticized, most be understated. recently by Winnipeg Free Press journalist Randy Turner in his The monetary contribution of the Asper group is also in- article “Nay Sayers Never Cease to Say ‘Nay’.” adequate. If ownership of the team is considered part of any Unfortunately for Turner, local businessman David stadium construction deal, Asper would have to pay a majority Asper’s proposal to build a new stadium for the Blue Bombers of the stadium’s cost to assume control of the Bombers. WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA has allowed us to once again flex our uber-conservative mus- Asper has been known to be a loyal Bomber supporter, Alexander Mickelthwate, music director cles. However, this time, unlike in the past, our natural dis- as he was a board member and the co-chairman of the 2006 missal of the plan is more than warranted. Grey Cup committee. However, following a heartbreaking loss T.Patrick Carrabré, Composer-in-Residence The Asper plan is meant to elevate Winnipeg’s status on to Saskatchewan in September 2005, Asper went on what some Christopher Hatzis, Guest Composer the national football stage, and ensure long-term financial sta- called a tirade. During his rant, he even confronted head coach Jennifer Higdon, Guest Composer bility for the Blue Bomber franchise. The plan’s principles have Jim Daley. These actions aren’t desirable from any owner. been widely accepted by the media, the local and provincial Other proposals presented have been, unfortunately, Circular Score is George Crumb’s “Star Child” on Feb. 16, 2007 16, Feb. on Child” “Star Crumb’s George is Score Circular governments, and the private business sector. equally flawed. The proposed locations of the Red River “This is a phenomenal facility, this is a phenomenal Exhibition Park, Waverley West, Canada Packers site, and Point commitment and yeah, it would have a great impact on how Douglas all present serious problems for developers. The re- 2007.02.10 to 02.16 people think about Winnipeg,” gushed Mayor Sam Katz of the sults of the recently conducted Bomber stadium feasibility Asper proposal. report suggest that a stadium in Headingley is the best pos- Saturday, Feb 10 2007 8 p.m. Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall Bomber Chairman Ken Hildahl also seemed to approve sibility for economic success, but this will not happen because Do Orchestras Dream of Egyptian Sheep? of the idea, calling it exciting. of a prior decision by both local and provincial governments Composers: Jennifer Higdon (USA) and Christos Hatzis (Canada) It would seem as though all is finally well in limiting funding of any suburban construction. Renovating the Alexander Mickelthwate (conductor) Bomberland—unfortunately, it’s not so easy. current 54 year-old stadium isn’t much of a plan either, with a Valdine Anderson (soprano), Maryem Tollar (vocalist) Canadian Mennonite University Choir In the current deal, the Bombers would be handed over $29.6 million price tag, providing only minimal revenues and to Asper, the Executive Vice President of the Canadian media not a long term solution. Sunday, Feb 11 2007 8 p.m. company CanWest Global Communications, in exchange for his The need for a new football stadium in Winnipeg is evi- Garrick Centre, 330 Garry Street $65 million contribution to the stadium and its adjoining retail dent. However, the Asper proposal, as well as the other options Voices of the Land Pre-Concert Talk services. It is a travesty that we would hand over the team and exercised by the team, is surely not the answer. Even though Composers: Christos Hatzis (Canada), Patrick Carrabré (Canada), MANITOBA CENTENNIAL Guido Lopez-Gavilan (Cuba), Andrew Balfour (Canada) the control of its operations, in exchange for no direct com- we Winnipeggers are pessimistic and cheap, we still deserve CONCERT HALL Maryem Tollar (vocalist), Winnipeg Singers, Yuri Klaz (director) PIANO NOBLE LEVEL pensation. He will profit from his investment in the facilities, a quality stadium and team, something none of these propos- Camerata Nova, Andrew Balfour (director), Prairie Voices, Join WSO Music Director so why must we part with our beloved Bombers? als seem to offer. Kristel Peters (director) Alexander Mickelthwate and 30 Guest Composers as they Monday, Feb 12 2007 7 p.m. discuss the music of the Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall evening. Discussions begin Scratch the Surface at 6:45 p.m. Composers: Nicole Lizee (Canada), Tansy Davies (England), Paul Frehner (Canada) Festival Café P-Love (turntables), Sasha Boychouk (saxophone) MANITOBA CENTENNIAL Nasajpour and Wesmen Leap Valley CONCERT HALL Tuesday, Feb 13 2007 730 p.m. PIANO NOBLE LEVEL And over Manitoba in the standings Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall Festival Cafe is your place This Will Not Be Televised! to hang out with musicians, Composers: Erkki-Sven Tuur (Estonia), Dai Fujikura (Japan), composers, and guest artists AFTER the show! Enjoy refresh- Jonathan Oliveros Villaverde Jennifer Higdon (USA), Nicole Lizee (Canada) Rei Hotoda (conductor), Pianists: Alexander Tselyakov, Judith Kehler-Siebert, ments and beverages Volunteer Staff Mary Jo Carrabré, Cheryl Pauls, Teruka Nishikawa, Megumi Masaki, as you mingle. Jackson’s play making and Vaughn’s scoring David Moroz , Jolene Bailie (dancer), Drek Daa (poet) Composer touch kept the Cascades in the game but Nasajpour 30 This season may mark the first CIS campaign started lighting it up with three after three, staking Wednesday, Feb 14 2007 7 p.m. Round Table Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall PARTNERS DELI for the Fraser Valley Cascades, but they certainly the Wesmen out to a ten point lead at 61-51 with nine From a Conductor's Diary AT CITY HALL did not concede victory like your typical expansion minutes left in the game. Composer: Heiner Goebbels (Germany) LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE MANITOBA CENTENNIAL team. “I was in the gym working lots this week,” said Alexander Mickelthwate (conductor and host) CONCERT HALL The Wesmen men’s basketball team needed a Nasajpour about his performance until now, “You (Want to stay warm? 30 Please use the civic tunnel) clutch three pointer from the country’s leading scorer don’t practice for no reason.” Thursday, Feb 15 2007 7 p.m. Garrick Centre, 330 Garry Street Join industry leaders and guest Erfan Nasajpour to bury the Cascades 76-75 on Friday UCFV was not going fold though as they fought composers for discussions! Scoring the Edge All talks begin at 6:00 p.m. night. The following evening was significantly less back after Vaughn’s buzzer beater and clutch free- Alexander Mickelthwate (conductor), Maryem Tollar (vocalist), nerve-racking, as the Wesmen ran away with a 94-78 throw shooting to tie it up 65-65. P-Love (turntables), Blunderspublik (electronica artist) New Music Forum win against the Thompson Rivers WolfPack. “We were obviously down [about letting go of 30 THE FAIRMONT HOTEL Winnipeg improves to 7-9 on the season, while the lead] but we knew we had to fight back, play de- Friday, Feb 16 2007 7 p.m. Saturday February 10 & 11. Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall Two days of discussions, Fraser Valley drops to 5-13. fence, and I wanted to lead by example,” said Erfan. Celestial Mechanics workshops and networking The Wesmen hope Friday night’s first ever He would do just that as he split the defence Composers: George Crumb (USA), Jennifer Higdon (USA), designed to demystify and promote new music to YOU! match-up between the two teams is a sign for future on a number of occasions getting back a four point Christos Hatzis (Canada), Randolph Peters (Canada) games, given that they needed the win to launch lead at 71-67. The Cascades’ Anthony Lao tried to Alexander Mickelthwate and Rei Hotoda (conductors), themselves into sole possession of second place in steal the show and the highlight reel with a sick re- Gwen Hoebig (violin), John Helmer (trombone), All The King's Men Choir, Charles Horton (director), Winnipeg Boy's Choir the Great Plains division. bound dunk, and some more clutch free throwing The Wesmen got to a fast start highlighted by Vaughn tied it again at 71. Jackson’s lay-up gave For pre-concert and post-concert event information go online wso.mb.ca/nmf by a monster block by Ivan Saric at 11-6 that made Fraser Valley the lead but Winnipeg’s Dan Shynkaryk me drop the muffin I was eating. When UCFV’s Lee came through with a pair of free throws. Jackson tried to take the momentum by picking Erfan “I feel good that I made [the shots]. I would’ve Nasajpour’s pocket and feeding Jamie Vaughan for got murdered if I didn’t,” joked Shynkaryk. STUDENT FESTIVAL 7 $ WSO Box Office his lay-up Erfan answered back with a fade away with UCFV managed to take the lead again at 73- DAY PASS: 39 $69 (Regular) / $59 (Senior) the shot clock dying. The game continued to go back 75 with 16 seconds left but when Nasajpour said he STUDENT SINGLE 204.949.3999 and forth but after a Vaughn three point shot and an- wanted to lead by example, he meant it. Erfan let go TICKET PRICES: $14 $16 (Regular) other three point play by Kyle Graves of Fraser Valley of a three point shot and the game winner that made Ticketmaster B UY the score was close at 33-30 by the half. the whole crowd jump. ONLINE www.wso.mb.ca 204.780.3333 The Wesmen came out strong in the second. “Once I let it go I knew it was going in. I WINNIPEG . MANITOBA . CANADA Erfan up to this point had actually been having a slow had been working on that shot a lot lately,” said

game (by his standards) with only nine points in the Nasajpour. Generously sponsored by: first half but after an alley-oop connection with Saric Erfan scored 30 points in the game and Vaughn We gratefully acknowledge to lead 45-38, he caught fire. lead his team with 35. The two wins put the Wesmen our funders: “Every once in a while we run and fool around a game ahead of 6-10 Manitoba. Next weekend the and sometimes that happens,” commented Erfan on Wesmen play the Regina Cougars in Regina. the play. January 25, 2006 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 22 SPORTS

Wesmen Will See You in Court…and on the Rink? Athletic director weighs in on Axworthy’s athletic proposals, including hockey teams

Daniel Falloon models. It’s a constant issue. It is the biggest issue facing CanWest we’re on the side of CanWest, so we are flying into it as opposed to (athletic conference) right now. We have another related issue which schools that are in Alberta and parts of Saskatchewan. They can bus is scheduling. It’s not only conference realignment, it’s how you de- a lot more than we can.” Maybe it wasn’t on the level of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I velop schedules.” “The only places we bus to are Regina and Brandon so the have a dream” speech, but a recent address by University of Winnipeg “If we realigned, a lot would be saved because the biggest other 11 schools we’ve got to fly to.”

flickr.com President Lloyd Axworthy let the audience in on one of his dreams, thing right now is air travel. [With] bus travel, you’re not paying by the As for Axworthy’s role, Wedlake said the attainment of the too: to see men’s and women’s Wesmen hockey teams. In Axworthy’s head. It costs $2000 to get a bus to go to Regina if you put two people vision would require a team effort. (leftcoastpd): The cake-napping exploits of former no. 1 plan, the new teams would call the MTS Centre home, and would be in it or 52 people in it,” said Wedlake. “Air travel is becoming expen- “He and I agree on this there has to be a realignment and I overall pick Kwame Brown appear to be considerably more successful than his NBA career. part of a larger vision for the university that would see the downtown sive. Today we’re sending 30 people off to Edmonton and that’s a lot of think the university presidents may be a part of the solution because campus inflate sizably through the downtown. money and you have to fly.Y ou can’t bus to Edmonton because they’d they are ultimately responsible for the finances and when the finances However, Athletic Director Bill Wedlake said that the plans for be out of class too long.” are looking like they may be out of control, they may make the deci- the team are in very early stages, admitting, “It’s a long way from “What the schools have to look at is we are a conference of sion for us… they are the bosses,” said Wedlake. “I know a number Laker Brown Charged With being a reality.” one half of the second largest country in the world,” said Wedlake. of university presidents across the CanWest who are very concerned Cake-Napping Wedlake also preferred to maintain the status quo in terms of “Whether or not we can continue to be a conference of that size is a about accepting four new members and continuing with the one con- A 30 year-old man alleges Los Angeles sports the university offers, preferring to stick with basketball and vol- great question. In our opinion the University of Winnipeg is geographi- ference idea…. We have to show fiscal responsibility.” Lakers centre Kwame Brown swiped a $190 cake from him on the night of his birthday. leyball as the cornerstone athletics. cally isolated in this conference. We’re in the middle of the country; With files from Brad Pennington According to a report filed by the police, “That’s basically been our philosophy, there’s no doubt I agree Alexander Martinez left the Shore Restaurant with that (concentrating on four teams and doing them well),” said and Lounge at around 1:45 a.m. en route to the Blue 32 nightclub carrying the uneaten Wedlake. “Our record speaks for itself, that trying to be a good as you cake. This is when the story gets bizarre. can in two sports has been very successful for us.” Brown wasn’t the first Laker he encountered “There’s one thing for sure and that’s that we would have to that night. He originally came upon forward Ronny Turiaf, who agreed to pose for a photo. have both a women’s and men’s hockey teams and we would definitely But outside Blue 32, he ran into Brown, who go that route because we can’t choose between one or the other be- allegedly grabbed the cake and threw it at cause in the CIS, gender equity is expected.” Martinez before leaving in a white limousine. Shortly after the incident, Martinez ap- As for the potential costs of the teams, Axworthy did not have proached another Laker, Lamar Odom, outside solid figures, but Nick Martin’s Jan. 19 article in the Winnipeg Free a nearby pizzaria and told him about the cake, Press explained that university-level hockey is quite an expensive en- which was splattered across his back at this terprise, with costs such as ice-time, sticks, scholarships and travel, point. A man believed to have been Odom’s bodyguard then pushed him into the street, among others. telling Martinez to back away before Odom Wedlake added: “[There are] too many variables to put a firm assured him he didn’t do anything wrong. number on the table. I have an approximate number but we’re not The city’s attorney office decided not to pros- ecute (SI.com). ready to put those on the table yet.” One of the variables, according to Wedlake, is travel costs, which would decrease if conference realignment propositions are Notre Dame Football Star Opts for Cubs Instead passed. Realignment was also an issue Axworthy touched on in his The number one target of projected NFL speech, and Wedlake is all for it. star Brady Quinn is giving up football to pursue his first love. “Every meeting we have people are trying to come up with new Jeff Samardzija, who caught 78 passes for 1,017 yards as a senior this past season with the venerable Notre Dame Fighting Irish football program, signed a $10 million, five-year deal to pitch for the Chicago Cubs. Cascades’ Waterfall of Threes Not Enough to Stop Wesmen “It’s an excitement for baseball. If there is a sadness for leaving football, I’m making the Wesmen women win a tight one against Fraser Valley decision at the wrong time or just the wrong Winnipeg’s Jenny Ezrim dashed any hopes for UCFV as she stole decision in general,” said Samardzija, whose Jonathan Oliveros Villaverde clock, the Cascades called a timeout. the ball with the seconds ticking away. fastball has been clocked as high as 97 miles Volunteer Staff “Don’t let them get a three and basically give the game away,” With the two wins, the women tied for first with Manitoba in the per hour. “I felt the best thing to do was let him go Uzo said was the focus for the final seconds, “they were shooting too well Great Plains division. The Wesmen travel to Regina next weekend to take back and play football. I went to see him play and we just couldn’t let them shoot.” on the Cougars. football, we talked regularly but it never came The 8-6 Wesmen women’s basketball team may have been ex- up, ‘What are you going to do?”’ said Chicago GM Jim Hendry. “He was going to do what pecting a win over the 7-9 Fraser Valley Cascades Friday night, but there he wanted to do and that’s what he should do was no way there were going to just hand it over. On a night that saw CIS and that’s what I told him.” scoring leader Uzo Asagwara drop 25 points, four under her season av- The right hander insists he will most likely not return to football. He was chosen in the erage of 29 ppg, the Wesmen needed nearly all of them to squeak past fifth round of last year’s MLB draft, and spent UCFV 73-70. last summer with the Cubs class A teams in The Wesmen followed the win up by trouncing the Thompson Peoria and Boise, where he had a 2.70 ERA in seven starts. Rivers WolfPack a day later, 87-57. The 21 year-old, who was touted to go Asagwara has been one of the hottest hands in the CIS recently, in the first round of this year’s NFL Draft, set having come off a back-to-back two weekends ago which she scored a school records in 2005 for yards receiving with 1,249 and TD catches with 15. combined 72 points and nine steals. Nevertheless, she was adamant it Samardzija said Irish football coach did not leave her with any inflated sense of self. Charlie Weis was supportive of the decision. “I honestly never thought about it,” said Asagwara. “He was excited. He wished me the best and he asked for Cubs tickets” (ESPN.com). Friday’s game stayed surprisingly close most of the way. At the end of the first quarter UCFV lead 19-20. The Wesmen came out firing in the second, scoring five unanswered points, but Fraser Valley came back Sosa Signs Deal with Rangers with a couple points of their own. Winnipeg went on a 6-0 run making the In an attempt to rejuvenate a once-pro- score 30-24 and by the end of the half, the score was 37-31. The Wesmen lific career, Sammy Sosa has agreed in prin- were strong to start the third as they built a ten point lead with the score ciple to a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers, which includes an op- at 44-34 led by Uzo’s dominance on the boards. While the Wesmen looked portunity to make the big league club. like they were going to finally run away with it, UCFV started to show some “Sammy seems hungry and somewhat hum- life with outstanding shots beyond the arc. bled by the last two years,’’ said Texas general manager Jon Daniels. “This is about “No team has shot that well against us,” commented Uzo on the giving a second chance to a guy who did a Cascades’ incredible 14 three-pointers. lot for the game, and who wants an oppor- Fraser Valley managed to tie it up at the end of the third 55-55 de- tunity to prove he can contribute. We’re not setting expectations, and he’s not asking for spite the dominance of Asagwara, who had scored 21 up to that point. anything other than a chance to compete.” “We needed to start playing D because we weren’t,” said Uzo, “we Sosa worked out with the Rangers earlier in had a sense of urgency [going into the fourth quarter].” the week before signing the contract, which is believed to be laced with performance in- That urgency translated well as the Wesmen came out of the gate centives. fast like they did at the start of every quarter by scoring seven points The 38 year-old, who has had three 60- before Olivia Hunt of the Cascades scored on a pair of free-throws. UCFV plus home run seasons and 588 in total, began his career with Texas 22 years ago. continued to score threes as they were unstoppable from downtown, In his first year in the majors, he hit .238 bringing the score to within two at 64-62. Winnipeg took advantage of a with one home run and three RBIs before timeout as coach Tanya McKay said something right because the Wesmen being traded to the Chicago White Sox. Sosa last played for the Baltimore Orioles in brought up the score to 69-62. Fraser Valley’s Alyssa Gaukel popped in 2005 after hitting just .221 with 14 HRs in 102 yet another three for her team-leading 17th point, followed shortly there- games. He did not play in 2006 (ESPN.com). after by one from Michelle Buhler, as both teams played ping-pong down the stretch. Finally with the score 73-70 and with 28 seconds left on the Sports Editor: Mike Pyl contact: [email protected] The Uniter January 25, 2006 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 786-9497 Fax: 783-7080 SPORTS 23 January 25, 2006 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 24

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