“Americanization”? Globalization in the Form of Free Trade by GINNY COLLINS Agreements Is a Positive Thing

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THE Uniter T HEUniterO FFICIAL W EEKLY S TUDENT N EWSPAPER OF THE U NIVERSITY OF W INNIPEG “Globalization”: Just Another Word for “Americanization”? Globalization in the form of free trade BY GINNY COLLINS agreements is a positive thing. When On Tuesday, October 1 Jean Chretien, D AVID O RCHARD Canadian businesses are taken over by larg- the Prime Minister of Canada, accepted the troversial member of the Progressive Canada has many foreign owned compa- er American ones, consumers will often World Statesman award in New York for Conservative party ever since he vocally nies. This results in the heavy flow of receive product at the lowest possible price. his international humanitarian work. The opposed the FTA and NAFTA in his cam- Canadian dollars to the United States. Orchard stressed, however, that these com- award itself was a statue of the American paign to win leadership. Controversy Canada has also agreed to grant American panies will eventually develop a monopoly eagle holding a miniature world globe in its stemmed from the fact that the PC party corporations the same rights as Canadian and so, in the long run, they will begin to talons.This, according to David Orchard the under Mulroney was the party that signed ones. This means that the Canadian govern- over charge Canadians. For example, renowned anti free-trade activist, is not these documents. Many wonder why the PC ment cannot give preferences to Canadian Orchard claims that farmers are currently simply an award, but a symbol of the crush- party was Orchard’s party of choice. firms over American ones. A third regula- being over charged for farm equipment ing control that America exercises on “Originally the PC party was against tion stipulates that even if Canada faces a because many Canadian companies do not Canada and the rest of the world. free trade and stood for Canadian sover- shortage itself, it must continue to deliver produce some of the larger machines that Mr. Orchard is the Honorary eignty,” explained Orchard a Canadian the same amount of goods to the United are needed in farm work. Therefore, when Chairman of the Citizens Concerned About nationalist, “John A. Macdonald said him- States. Orchard believes that this means Canadian farmers purchase their equip- Free Trade as well as an author and self that Canada could not have political putting the American people before our ment, they have to pay the US exchange Saskatchewan farmer. In 1988 he ran borders if it did not have economic ones.” own. rate on all merchandise. against Joe Clark in the Progressive conser- Keeping a separate identity from our “We have signed away our country,” Orchard urges that Canada can do vative leadership race and came in second. neighbors to the south has sparked intense said Orchard, “but we can get it back.” nothing but benefit from pulling out of the Orchard visited the University of Winnipeg discussions in Canadian politics for It turns out that both the FTA and FTA and NAFTA. on October 7 at 12:30pm in 1L12 to give a decades. When the FTA took effect on NAFTA contain termination clauses that “Look at Norway,” he points out, speech on the topic of Globalization and its January 1, 1989 many Canadians were stipulate the right of Canada to withdraw “they have resisted joining the European effect on Canadians through the Free Trade vocally opposed to the agreement. When it from these agreements without penalty by union for years and they are doing great. Agreement (FTA) and the North American was extended in 1994 to include the rest of simply giving the United States and Mexico They have replaced Canada as number one Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). He North America in NAFTA it was done once 6 months notice. Many Canadians believe, on the list of countries with the highest appeared as part of the guest lecturer series again against the will of many Canadians. however, that the FTA and NAFTA were standard of living and they have a wonder- hosted by the Politics Department. In his speech David Orchard listed inevitable because of the growing power of ful economy.” “We’re becoming Americans,” some of the regulations included in the two the United States. For his part, David Orchard will con- Orchard stated in the opening to his speech. agreements that he believes have had a “Nothing is inevitable,” argues tinue to pressure the federal government to “We’re not becoming Italians and we’re not negative effect on Canadians. One of these Orchard, “it all depends on what the citi- get his message to Ottawa. becoming Russians, we’re becoming regulations is that Canada is never to zens decide to do with their country.” “Not only is our economy at risk but also Americans.” screen any American ownership coming To many owners of large trading com- our culture, sports and institutions,” he said, David Orchard has been a very con- into Canada. He claims that because of this, panies and to some consumers, “we can’t allow this to go any further.” U Creative Writing Journal Raises Juice-y Issue Students, contributors upset about controversial cover BY CORTNEY PACHET this fragmented, sexualized, objectified body “I am saddened and disappointed by “The cover doesn°t seem to have a part.” the 2002 Juice cover,” said Melanie Unrau, a genuine metaphor. A lot of this is confes- The controversial cover of the second Catherine Hunter, associate professor contributor to the journal and graduate of sionary writing,” said Enright. “But I don°t edition of the University of Winnipeg’s cre- of English and co-editor of Juice disagrees. the honours English program.“I feel that the think it’s particularly representative of ative writing journal has some contributors, “It’s pretty tame,” said photograph sexualizes and what’s going in the journal.” editors and students crying foul. Hunter who also questioned the objectifies the body/person it “It is the function of the works inside The photograph on the cover of Juice, gender of the subject in the pho- represents, the writers and artists this issue that provide Juice with its variety which features 100 percent University of tograph, which was taken as a it envelops, and the title and con- of personalities, its many faces,” said Benton. Winnipeg poetry, short fiction, creative non- project at the Winnipeg Art text of the journal.” “That is really the concept that everybody fiction and drama, is entitled belly, and was Gallery. “What is the intent of the seems to be missing.” taken by the journal’s co-editor, A.P. (Ben) The cover of Juice is select- photograph? Is it here to pro- “I’m not a contributor and I don’t feel Benton. belly is a shot of a bare abdomen ed by the Juice Advisory Board, voke thought?” asked Kristian comfortable having that kind of image asso- and the subject is wearing jeans with the but- a Working Board and an Enright, an English student at ciated with 100 percent University of ton undone. Editorial Board through an the University of Winnipeg and Winnipeg creative writing,” said Harms, who Sara Harms, an honours English stu- anonymous posting of the 17 contributor to Juice. “I tend to left the launch of the journal prior to the dent, believes the cover perpetuates an submissions and private discus- think of it as suggesting fire in reading of contributions, because of her image of an objectified body. sion forum. Benton did not vote the belly, you know, the creative strong emotional reaction to the cover. “It looked a lot like a woman’s belly or decide on final selections, as one of the juices that come within,” said Benton. “If “Juice is about the writing, not the and crotch, with the word ‘juice’ right next to photographs for consideration was his own. you want to expand the metaphor and make cover art,” said Benton. it,” said Harms. “It just seemed like there Subjects of the submissions included the assumption that the figure in the image Juice is being distributed to all major was nothing subversive about this photo- snapshots, abstract forms, landscapes, still- is female, one might say the belly is the ulti- Canadian universities and has increased by graph. It seemed liked it was re-inscribing life and portrait. mate symbol of creation - where life begins.” 32 pages since its first issue in 2001. U Fame & Fortune Guaranteed! - see page 8 for details page 2 October 17, 2002 the uniter

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STAFF Cortney Pachet Students Prepare for Day News Editor Tamara King Features Editor of Action Against FTAA Jonathan Tan Focus Editor BY CORTNEY PACHET of tuition fees, which is something who noted that most of the local Michelle Kuly that the Canadian Federation of actions are being spearheaded in View and Culture Editor On Wednesday, October 9, 2002, Students has been working towards Quebec. Brandon University is students from the University of and continues to work towards every organizing a pancake breakfast and a Andrew Buck Winnipeg gathered to participate in year,” said Carlyle. fair game event to discuss the threats Sports Editor the “What Does Globalisation Have Gibbons offered ways that stu- around globalisation. At the U of W, To Do With My Lunch?” open forum dents can collectively resist the there will be a rally, workshops, Eszti Nagy in the Bulman Student Centre. FTAA.“We must have a day of action speakers and a visual display. Distribution Manager The event featured a panel dis- and/or strike against the Free Trade “People have a responsibility to cussion with MP Bill Blaikie, environ- Area of the Americas on Thursday, take the political process seriously. It Stu Reid mental activist Rob Altemeyer, October 31, to coincide with the does make a difference,” said Blaikie, Production Manager Jeremiah Gibbons, Arts Director of hemispheric day of action, already who is running for the Leadership of the University of Winnipeg Students taking place across North, South and the NDP and is an alumni of the U of Ted Turner Association (UWSA), and Margaret Central America,” said Gibbons. W. Advertising Manager Carlyle, Vice President Advocate at “I have a problem when it is “We want to keep our right to the UWSA and National Executive Matt Hiebert mandatory for us to give up our edu- public post-secondary education,” Representative for Manitoba on the cation system, give up our public said Carlyle. “Don°t put on education the Uniter Coordinator National Executive for the Canadian social safety net, give up our environ- on the trading table. It’s very simple.” Federation of Students (CFS). mental protection,” said Altemeyer. “Globalisation should be about THIS WEEK’S CONTRIBUTORS North American Free Trade “Because private, closed, unconstitu- creating global community and all the Noah Regelous Agreement (NAFTA), World Trade tional, undemocratic, unsustainable good things that are associated with Agreement (WTO) and the Free Dave Law shitheads are making these decisions real community, rather than creating Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) in private hotel rooms that we have a global marketplace,” said Blaikie. Ben Goldstein were discussed throughout the hour to live with.” Altemeyer summed up his view long discussion and question period. Alana Pona “The bottom line here is that of globalisation in three words: Carlyle emphasized the ways in public education is not a trade barri- “Undemocratic, unsustainable, Cameron Adamson which the rules of the FTAA will pro- er,” stated Carlyle. unwanted.” hibit citizens from designing econom- Richard Liebrecht “We are trying to coordinate the ic policies in the public interest. “This action so as to gain as much media Day of Action is Thursday, Ginny Collins includes the regulation or elimination attention as possible,” said Gibbons, October 31. Margaret Carlyle Kyle Thom Leighton Klassen Nyala Ali The Importance of Trade Chantile Papko Brett Hopper Jenny Western Deal Literacy Jeff Robson Requirements” which means that the that if Canada signs on to the GATS Phil Heiderreich BY JONATHAN TAN government cannot place conditions as it is currently worded, it will have Allison Besel The language of Free Trade on foreign capital investments. no choice but to deregulate and priva- agreements is designed by tech- In the past, Free Trade deals tize all sectors of the economy. Other The Uniter is the official student newspaper of nocrats, but it is crucial to understand have dealt mostly with “goods” and trade deals such as the FTAA also the University of Winnipeg and is published by the effects of these technical wordings less with services, and involved the proposed trade liberalization in the the University of Winnipeg Students’ on the workings of our democracies. Association. The Uniter is editorially scheduled removal of tariffs in differ- services sectors and will likely include autonomous. Opinions expressed within do not Free Trade agreements seek to ent sectors of the economy. This has the controversial Chapter 11 Investor- necessarily reflect those of the UWSA. The remove trade barriers, thereby ending meant that the Canadian govern- State dispute resolution mechanisms Uniter is a member of the Canadian University “discrimination” against foreign capi- ment, while voluntarily restricting its that are currently in NAFTA. This Press and Campus Plus Media Services. The tal, “freeing” the flow of goods and legislative abilities within certain mechanism allows foreign corpora- Uniter is open to all students of the U of W. services across national borders. The sectors, has maintained the ability to tions to sue the Canadian federal or Submission of articles, letters, photos, and rationale of Free Trade is that by protect certain sectors: health care, provincial governments if they enact graphics are welcome. Articles must be sub- removing tariffs on goods moving in education, transportation and the any legislation that infringes on the mitted in text or Microsoft Word format to both directions, those firms that delivery of water. However, if the investors rights as guaranteed in the [email protected]. Deadline for submissions is noon Friday (contact the section’s editor remain competitive by leveraging the WTO has its way, this will all soon Free Trade deals. Canada has already for more information). Deadline for advertise- presence of the tariffs will suffer. This change. The General Agreement on lost some of these challenges and it ments is noon Friday, six days prior to publica- would mean that only the most effi- Trade in Services (GATS) calls for has been argued that this provision tion. The Uniter reserves the right to refuse to cient and profitable firms would sur- the removal of all barriers, including has created a “legislative chill” which print any material it so chooses. We also vive while other resources can be Non-Tariff barriers to trade in servic- discourages government from enact- reserve the right to edit for length or style. reallocated to other industries. es. 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Day of Action “Most-Favored Nation Treatment”, all of Canada’s most valued public against the FTAA is Thursday, Manitoba, R3B 2E9 and “ Prohibition of Performance services at risk. The expectation is October 31. October 17, 2002 page 3 the uniter News Briefs news BY MARGARET CARLYLE A referendum on Local 37’s continued membership in the Canada’s national student movement, the Canadian CFS Petition About Federation of Students (CFS), was held in September, 2002. Twenty-six percent of the student body voted overwhelm- ingly in favour of retaining membership Fairness for Visa and in the Federation, making it the largest voter turnout in the local’s history. Local 37 is one of four CFS locals in Refugee Students Manitoba. *** $6,000 a year.” students who apply for financial assistance BY MARGARET CARLYLE On Wednesday October 2, 2002 local Adds Meeghan Gavin, “visa students are given loans, refugee students should not Canadian Federation of Students’ rep- The House of Commons will soon are coming here to get an education and are even be considered. resentatives and two other students’ receive hundreds of signatures of a petition productive members of Canadian society. Gavin does not accept this as an argu- union leaders in Manitoba took repre- that is circulating at three of Manitoba’s Why should we be treating them like sec- ment, stating that “[t]hese refugee students sentatives of the Millennium Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) ond class citizens?” are taking steps to gain safe refuge in Scholarship Foundation (MSF) to task locals, including Local 8 (University of Some domestic students who have Canada. If they are members of our socie- for the information it presented on Winnipeg Students’ Association), Local 37 been canvassed by Beilfuss argue that the ty, they should have the same rights as other tuition fees, access to education, and (Brandon University Students’ Union), and ability of visa students to work off-campus Canadians. They should be allowed to student loans in its research piece, ‘The Local 38 (l’Association Étudiante du should be contingent on the ability of access student loans.” Price of Knowledge’. Provincial Collège Universitaire de Saint-Boniface). Canadian students to get work first. Beilfuss points out that the term Organiser (on-leave) Elizabeth Carlyle The petition calls on the federal gov- Allowing visa students to access the labour ‘refugee’ answers the question of why they and University of Manitoba professor, ernment to do two things:“to amend all rel- market will mean less jobs for domestic stu- should be allowed to access financial assis- Tom Booth, debated a Foundation rep- evant federal legislation in order to allow dents equally in need of part-time work to tance. He explains that “a refugee student resentative, Alex Usher, on the visa students to work off campus and to subsidise their post-secondary education. obviously cannot afford his or her studies. University of Manitoba Students’ make refugees eligible to apply for student Rod disagrees, explaining that Canada is defined as the ‘country of immi- Union’s radio station, UMFM, the fol- financial assistance.” “Canada is aging and needs young people. grants’ and supports incoming refugees. lowing day. In both exercises the On the issue of visa students and off- Allowing [visa students] to work off cam- Allowing them to receive financial assis- Federation criticised the inherent sta- campus work, there has been much debate, pus would promote immigration and bring tance would only help Canada by promot- tistical misrepresentations of the MSF’s but not so much on the principle as the truly educated people into the work force. ing good and accessible education for its use of aggregate data, which leads to timeline. The federal Liberal party has We’d be enriching Canada’s culture, which people.” the Foundation’s failure to link one’s already announced that it would change was built on the principles of multicultural- For Gavin, Beilfuss, and Rosenstock, ability to have access to post-secondary legislation to ensure that visa students – ism.” there is no question that domestic students education with the cost of tuition and students in Canada on time-specific study Local 8’s CFS Liaison, Michael should be proactive and fight for the rights ancillary fees. visas – are eligible to work off campus. But Rosenstock, thinks that this fear of visa stu- of international and refugee students. This Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and his party dents stealing jobs is unfounded. “It’s like petition is a question of putting pressure on *** has thus far failed to act on this commit- saying that adding women to the workforce the Federal government, planning for the ment. during the women’s movement stole jobs future, and showing fairness to all post-sec- The WUSC Local Committee has been Meeghan Gavin, Local 37 representa- from men,” he says, “it just makes no real ondary students. “A domestic student who meeting weekly on Mondays at tive on the CFS Provincial Executive, states sense.” supports our cause,” points out Beilfuss, “is 12:30pm in the International Resource that “we need to hold [the federal govern- The petition, too, anticipates this showing us how much he cares about this Centre since the beginning of ment] accountable through petitions.” argument, explaining in its preamble that nation’s future. We all benefit from it. September. This year’s sponsored stu- Local 8’s International Resource “allowing visa students to work off campus There is no ‘job stealing’ reality, no unfair- dent from Somalia, Fatuma Hussein, Centre Co-Coordinator and Brazilian visa would add to the local economy and is ness at all.” lives in the University’s residences. student, Rod Beilfuss, reiterates that “the unlikely to have any adverse impact on Petitions will be circulated at CFS government is aware of the issue.” social programmes and local labour market member local campuses until October 31st, *** Asked why visa students should be activity.” 2002, at which time they will be collected, The UWSA’s Safewalk programme – allowed to work off-campus, Beilfuss states Allowing refugee students to have counted, and sent to the House of which provides students with a safe that they “already pay 75% higher tuition access to student financial assistance is the Commons. Only time will tell if the Liberal walk to their car, the bus stop, or their fees [than domestic students]. It costs us second demand of this petition. Some argue government chooses to act on its own com- home between Monday and Thursday around $1,100 per course. That is almost that because not all high-need Canadian mitment. from 7:30 to 11:30pm – began on Monday September 23rd, 2002. Students are encouraged to access this By-Election service. on the Horizon speeches are yet to be announced. BY RICHARD LIEBRECHT Week 5, November 1-8, will be voting week. On November 4, 5, 6, and 7, U of W students Voting will take place on November 4, 5, 6, and 7 will go to the polls in the UWSA by-election. in the Atrium. Polls will be open from 9:00 a.m. Up for stake are four director seats on the to 7:00 p.m. each day. Successful candidates will UWSA Board of Directors: Education Director, be announced on Friday, November 8. Recreation & Athletics Director, International Students interested in running for any of Students Director, and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, the positions can pick up a nomination form in and Transgendered Students Director. All of the UWSA office, room OR30 in the Bulman these positions were previously vacant. Centre. Potential candidates need twenty signa- Elections for the UWSA work on a 5-week tures and meet the criteria as stated on the nom- cycle. Week one, from October 4-11, was notice ination form. Nominees must be a minimum of a of nominations. second-year student, a UWSA member with Week two, beginning on October 11 and good standing and a GPA of at 2.0 at the time of carrying through to October 18, is the week inter- nomination. Candidates must comply with the ested individuals submit nominations to become qualifications cited by the general by-laws of the candidates. UWSA. On Friday, October 18, there will be two Candidates may run in pairs if they so meetings. At 12:30 p.m. an information meeting choose. For more information consult the for all interested candidates will take place in UWSA office or your nomination form. room OR09, the UWSA boardroom. At 6:00 If you are interested in the life and work of p.m., there will be an all-candidates meeting for your university, pick up a form and join the race. all those who submitted their nomination forms Not only could you make a difference, you may on time. The deadline for submission of nomina- even have some fun in the process. tion forms is 6:00 p.m. on the 18th. For more information on running, voting, or Weeks three and four, October 18-25 and anything about the election process, contact Sean October 25-November 1, are campaign weeks. Espey, UWSA Chief Elections Commissioner, at Election speeches will take place sometime dur- 786-9792 (leave a message) or e-mail him at ing these two weeks. 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Uniter Coordinator UWSA President within the first week of classes. [email protected] [email protected] To end, I again have to stress the 786-9778 Things are definitely not slowing importance of getting involved in October 17, 2002 page 5 the uniter politicsfeatures politics politics Mayoral Candidates to Speak at University of Winnipeg the True North Project will not profit transportation. He stressed the importance BY ALANA PONA David Lettner Winnipeg in the long run. Instead, the of maintaining current transit fares, recog- preservation of the heritage buildings in the nizing the difficulty this has on students. He On Oct. 23, a new mayor and a new David Lettner, a lifetime resident of city council will be elected. So what does downtown area is a priority to Golden. is also aware of students’ concerns and Winnipeg, is a former student of the “No building is safe if the Eaton’s hopes to build on creative programming. that mean for students? University of Winnipeg. He graduated with In the midst of their campaigning, the building is not safe,” he said. an undergraduate degree in urban studies, According to Golden, Mayor Glen Uniter’s Alana Pona had the chance to and a masters in public policy. After com- speak with each of the candidates about Murray has increased transit fares by five Glen Murray pleting his post-secondary education, cents consistently over the past two years, their platforms and how they will affect Lettner moved to Europe to play profes- Born in 1957 in Montreal, Glen University of Winnipeg students. Transit losing two million riders per year. His cam- sional hockey, eventually returning to paign pledge is to reduce transit rates to $1, Murray has a diverse background in the rates, along with downtown revitalization, Winnipeg to begin a career as a profession- field of communications. He attended are hot topics this time around. which is good news for students at the al planner. University of Winnipeg. Concordia University’s School of Here is what each candidate had to Since 1992, Lettner has held a signifi- Community and Public Affairs before start- say... Labeling education as an investment, cant role dealing with over 100 major land Golden stated that education should be ing his career at Canada Post. While work- use and transportation studies, and over 200 “based on sales tax, not on the backs of ing in its communications department, he Nick Ternette public participation programs. This special- people.” He believes that allowing young was sent on an assignment in Winnipeg in ization is due in part to his consultation people to attend university will reap its 1985. He loved the city - particularily the Nick Ternette, frequently referred to practice, David E. Lettner and Associates. rewards in the workplace, because young architecture and the ethinic diversity - and as the fringe candidate, is a so-called politi- Lettner’s campaign concentrates people are the promise of the future. has made it his home ever since. cal junkie. The only son of a Second World largely on the revitalization of the down- Intent on changing priorities, Golden He started his career in government War Russian Intelligence officer, he relo- town area, specifically Portage Avenue and believes that the downtown street parties as a City Councillor for Fort Rouge, where cated to Winnipeg in 1955. He attended how it would affect students at the do nothing but spend tax payer dollars. he served a nine-year term before being the University of Winnipeg in the mid- University of Winnipeg. They can be used more effectively for other elected as mayor of Winnipeg in October 1960s and since then has made it his duty “Winnipeg is a city that you’ll be projects, like the Assiniboine Park Zoo. If 1998. His appreciation for Winnipeg’s archi- to reach out to struggling minorities. excited about living in after you graduate,” elected, Golden would set aside tax dollars tecture may be the inspiration behind In total, Ternette has run for office 20 Lettner said, referring to his platform to currently used for street parties for mainte- Murray’s dedication to revitalizing the times, including five times for mayor and revitalize Winnipeg’s downtown. nance of the zoo and eliminating admission. downtown. During his term as mayor, seven times for the presidency of the New Lettner believes that Portage Avenue, Murray has taken numerous steps to Democratic Party. He continues to chal- once compared to Michigan Avenue in improve downtown, including the creation lenge issues, even to the extent of being Chicago, could be known as the Miracle Chris Henderson of CentreVenture. arrested for protesting against Janis Joplin Mile. Murray said vision for the downtown concert ticket prices. “Portage and Main are famous Chris Henderson, a former University has a direct impact on the students at the Urban sprawl is a key issue to throughout Canada,” Lettner said. He of Winnipeg student, graduated with a University of Winnipeg. Ternette. He would like to see the city of added that developments, such as Hydro, bachelor of arts, majoring in history. He also “Quality of student life has improved, Winnipeg establish an urban limit line should be relocated to Portage Avenue, not holds a communications certificate from (as well as) increased access to transit and which would restrict the movement to the only bringing employment, but significantly the Continuing Education department. As housing,” he said, when asked about his suburbs. strengthening the struggling business sec- well, he held the position of University of comittment to students during his last term “No one talks about urban sprawl,” tor. The increase of activity in the core area Winnipeg First Nations Student Council as mayor. He added he was at the forefront he points out. “Anybody with money is is visualized as creating a healthier environ- president and vice-president. of the student discount at Winnipeg Transit, moving out of Winnipeg, further and fur- ment. Originally from the Sapotaweyak and will increase the number of free shuttle ther.” Concerned with the migration of stu- Cree Nation, Henderson is running in the buses for students at downtown campuses The inner city is a major concern for dents out of Manitoba, Lettner stated that civic election to make social change, his top within the next year. Ternette, as the population living within young people “are at the front end of con- priority being the core area of Winnipeg. As safety is a concern for students in the core area has dropped dramatically tributions to the community.” He says that “Putting the people first,” is his elec- core-area campuses, Murray says he is com- from 30,000 to 15,000 people in the past the University of Winnipeg is in a difficult toral slogan, signifying his quest for social mitted to improving downtown safety. few years. position because of its location, and if elect- parity. Crime prevention strategies are a “There has been improved safety “We have to build upward to attract ed, Lettner would implement programs to major concern, as is the development of around the university, with better lighting people back into the inner city,” Ternette ensure downtown safety for the elderly and youth programming. Community and access to telephones as a result of safe- said. for students using the transit system. Recreation Centers would be essential to ty audits. Increased police presence down- He emphasized the effects of down- Lettner does not believe that the con- help young people to occupy themselves in town has also helped,” Murray said. town revitalization on students at the struction of the True North Project will more constructive ways. “Downtown is improving, with street University of Winnipeg. The emphasis on bring any economic growth. Henderson wants to see the govern- renewal and neighbourhood renewal improving the area would increase the “The development will come in, and ment shift to a more open format. plans... Winnipeg is more exciting, with new number of people located downtown, create problems on the way out, leaving “The formation of accountable and development in the Exchange District and which would allow further development nothing behind,” he said. He concluded that transparent governance, creating a more investments in the baseball stadium and the for additional residential housing pro- mega projects that continue to be built do open-door style of government, and letting arena.” grams intended for students. not rejuvenate Portage Avenue. Rather, people raise concerns before the govern- Students at the University of Using Calgary as an example, they are a reminder of failed quick-fixes. ment arrives with a decision,” are all on Winnipeg will have the chance to hear more Ternette also emphasized the success of Henderson’s agenda. He believes this would about the candidates for mayor at the 2002 the electric rail system, yet to be devel- give the public a stronger voice. Mayoral Candidates Forum on Friday, Oct. oped in Winnipeg. “Until we have a pub- Allan Golden If elected, Henderson believes 18 in the Bulman Centre from 12:30-1:30. lic transport system, we will not be revital- University of Winnipeg students would see All candidates except Murray will attend Allan Golden, “the mayor for all the two major changes – housing and affordable the forum. ized,” he said. people,” first ran in for public office in Ternette went on to say that the True 1971, eventually placing second to then- North project will not revitalize down- newly elected Mayor Bill Norrie. His com- town. mitment to city government is extensive. “The Mayor is getting at a Las Vegas Golden has won five city councillor elec- FAME & FORTUNE downtown. Instead, he should keep on tions, and served on every Committee restoring the small things that make the Council. CAN BE YOURS! downtown neighborhood survive,” Golden is the founder of the Old I suppose. I mean, anything can happen, right? Ternette said. Market Square Association, and has earned If it does happen, it probably won’t be Ternette underlined the fact that a reputation as a dedicated worker, espe- transit services should be dealt with like a cially at City Hall. Golden is deeply influ- BY CONTRIBUTING TO public service, similar to police and fire enced by his mentor, former Mayor services in Winnipeg. If elected, this would Stephen Juba. Golden hopes to follow in his be a priority. Individual transit fares footsteps. would be immediately reduced to $1, Intent on forming a more democratic the uniter increasing the number of riders, he said. style of government, Golden has estab- but it will be at least amusing to see your name in print. Ternette feels that high university lished a resolution that will eliminate the tuition differentiates the rich from the term “second-class citizen.” The council, poor. He hopes to review how both uni- under his jurisdiction, would hold an open- GUARANTEED! versity tuition and student loans impact house on Saturdays for citizens to speak Come to room orm 14 to find out more! students who have finished their universi- directly with the Mayor on particular issues. ty education. Golden believes the development of page 6 October 17, 2002 the uniter opinionfocus opinion opinion Off To War We Go! George W. Bush’s All-American Values 2002

BY JONATHAN TAN later his replacement Madeleine Albright press and reads like a “How To Guide to viewed by many as a major element of removed all incentives for Saddam Invasion” with provisions for military ensuring nuclear non-proliferation. He has Last week the U.S. Congress Hussein’s Ba’ath regime to disarm peace- escorts, and free-reign of the entire country. adopted the defense policy developed passed a bill to allow President George W. fully by changing the conditions for the Of course it is unlikely that under his father’s administration (which is Bush to use military force to deal with the removal of sanctions to include a change in Saddam will comply with a new resolution largely the same administration today), that threat posed by Iraq, unilaterally if neces- regime. Meaning that even if Iraq were even if it passes the U.N. Security Council of Global Dominance. The policy seeks to sary. This action by the Congress, which given a clean grade by the arms inspectors (which at present does not appear likely ensure American military strengths beyond according to the U.S. constitution are the in the country until 1998, the U.S. would with 3 of the 5 veto holders opposing the challenge and is bolstered by a planned only ones capable of sending the nation to have blocked the lifting of the most puni- wording of the new draft). In the Iraqi view defense budget of $379 billion U.S. for next war, has all but guaranteed that military tive trade sanctions in modern history, they have agreed to the re-admittance of year. actions will soon be taken against Iraq. It unless Saddam Hussein is removed from weapons inspectors, the U.S. and UK have The defense policy allows for “for- was the final domestic hurdle to W’s head- power. Another example of this distaste for ordered the inspectors to wait for a new ward deterrence” to avert the rise of rival long charge towards war with daddy’s old peaceful resolution is the U.S. government’s resolution, a resolution viewed as a pretext powers. It seeks to ensure U.S. military foe Saddam Hussein. demand for the removal of Jose Bustani for war. By stating that they are prepared dominance in air and space and requires Democratic Senate leader Tom from his position as head of the to take unilateral military action if neces- large numbers of overseas military forces Daschle who had originally opposed the Organization for the Prohibition of sary the U.S. is using the Security Council as during peacetime.This is all part of a shift in bill, said he had endorsed it to security paradigms from a demonstrate, “America’s resolve “threat based” approach of the and values”. America’s resolve Cold War to the “capabilities has been an ongoing theme since based” approach of the future. September 11th, to seek out and There is even talk of using destroy global terrorism and all nuclear weapons for preemptive those who oppose the American strikes, new bombs that would way of life.As the line goes,“You burrow into the ground in order are either With Us, or Against to blow up underground Us”. Certainly putting aside bunkers or weapons deposits. Of party differences to vote for war course this will require more is a clear indication that the development of “Weapons of Congress is with the President. Mass Destruction” only these The extent to which the ones will be “smarter”. American public is with the President Bush is President or not, may be clearer ready and willing to free the following the upcoming election, Iraqi people, and safeguard the although with an average voter world from the threat of turnout of 40% even elections Saddam. Unfortunately for are a somewhat poor indication those impoverished Iraqi citi- of true support. zens about to be “freed”, the Nevertheless the U.S. has been suggesting that in “Wartime President” presses on post-Saddam Iraq, there will undeterred by international likely be a U.S. military govern- opposition and skepticism in the ment until democracy is estab- intelligence community over the lished. The U.S. may want to threat posed by Iraq. He seeks to look at nearly every other coun- neutralize the potential for Iraq try in the Middle East; they will to harm American interests or that of its Chemical Weapons. Mr. Bustani thought he a means of lending legitimacy to such an find that democracy has not taken hold allies by Preemptively attacking Iraq to might be able to finish the job left by U.N. attack. Similar to the way the recent refer- anywhere (except Israel, Turkey and ensure Iraqi disarmament. Disarmament arms inspectors with inspectors of his own endum in Iraq is being used to legitimize Egypt). Unfortunately for the rest of the has been the reason used to justify such an which weren’t suspected as spies by the the regime of Saddam Hussein, both are world the consensus has it that if Saddam attack, Iraq’s contravention of United Iraqi government. This plan ended in his largely formalities. does still possess weapons of mass destruc- Nations Resolutions, even though regime dismissal at the insistence of the American The values that George W Bush tion, they are likely to be used in defense change is clearly the goal. The United administration. has stood for since taking office have main- against an American attack. Saddam has States has been undermining efforts to So if disarmament were the true ly been those of unilateralism and global already used chemical weapons against the peacefully disarm Iraq for years. In 1994, goal, the U.S. would not oppose the re-entry dominance. He has pulled out of major Kurds, it is likely that he will use them in the Warren Christopher, then Secretary of of U.N. arms inspectors, as it has recently. multilateral agreements such as Kyoto and face of the largest holder of those types of State, withdrew the promise of paragraph The U.S. now wants a new stronger U.N. res- the International Criminal Court. He has weapons. George W Bush has staked his 22 of U.N. Security Council’s resolution 687, olution that threatens Saddam with military rejected as antiquated the notions of deter- reputation on Wars, too bad he doesn’t real- which stated that economic sanctions would action if he does not cooperate fully with rence, containment and collective security. ize that quests for global dominance invite be lifted when Baghdad ceased to have the arms inspections. The wording of this As a result he has pulled out of the 1972 global terrorism. God Bless America, God weapons of mass destruction. Three years new draft resolution has been leaked to the anti-ballistic missile treaty, which was help us all!

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Centerfolds, whether lying Mart will be built in your back down, standing up, or sprawled over the Have you ever heard the line, yard, whether your taxes will go up When I was a kid, my friend Nathan back of a Lay-Z-Boy, all seem starved “What if they gave a war, and or down, whether or not intra- and I would go to my house for lunch for sex. They are living embodiments of unrealistic male empowerment fantasies nobody came”? That’s the feeling I venous needles will be removed and inevitably find ourselves in my Dad’s room rummaging through his who cease to be human in the eyes of get about the upcoming civic elec- from the play structure in your stack of old Playboys. I found it fascinat- many men. For boys, this dehumanizing tion. Not exactly a horserace. local park. It’s safe to say that the ing; beautiful, naked women in soft focus image leads to misogyny and further Despite a few challenging remarks mayor of your city has a large modeling in a “you can look but you alienation, and it drives a bitter steak directed at the current mayor, influence on your daily life. Most can’t touch” pose. Because it was between the sexes. regarding his curious absence from people realize this, but they still Playboy, their sexual organs were hid- Long ago I learned to appreciate the candidate’s debates, there hasn’t don’t care. den, which gave the women an air of female body in its natural beauty, but it been much in the way of contro- Maybe it’s because this year’s mystery and made them almost inhuman took a long time to erase that vision of versy, scandal, or even excitement, election race lacks any scandal. and asexual (I didn’t even know what a the Playboy Playmate. I can’t help but thinking that it must be even more diffi- for that matter. The general con- Winnipeg having Canada’s first vagina looked like until I got my trem- bling little hands on a Penthouse maga- cult for boys nowadays to get past that sensus is that Glen Murray is going openly gay mayor was news last zine). Like most adolescents, those mag- image. I didn’t have alterna-masturbato- to be re-elected, and the others are time, but that got old fast. A con- azines were the only connection between ry magazines like Maxim and Stuff with just trying to put up a decent fight. victed felon who has had more my sexuality and myself for a good six which to perpetuate the Playmate Myth. That said, should anyone care? court time than some lawyers is formative years of my life. Even worse, that image has become The politically correct answer running, but it’s not like he killed The vast majority of people still view even more unreal, grotesque and dis- would be yes, of course we should anyone! A dedicated political this kind of experience as a harmless rite turbing. Flip open an issue of FHM and care! This is the most important activist who has devoted his life to of passage for young boys. However, I you’ll be bombarded with pictures of part of the democratic process. If this city is running, but next to re- would argue that even soft-core porn hideous bleached creatures, plucked and pumped like a prize-winning sow. At you don’t cast a vote, you don’t get runs of ElimiDate, his story isn’t like Playboy is extremely destructive to the way boys view women. It is similar least the porn mags that I encountered to have an opinion. If you’re not very interesting. to the way that ubiquitous media images when I was a kid were from the ‘70s, part of the solution, you’re part of The fact is, most people care of “beautiful” women, scorched into when women didn’t feel obliged to erad- the problem, and so on. on the surface. That is, if you asked girls’ brains from the time they learn the icate every hair follicle from their bod- The other side of the debate is them if they thought that electing word “inadequate,” give young girls a ies. that the outcome is already deter- the mayor is important, they would negative view of themselves. In both Of course, even these life-size Barbie mined, so why should I even both- say yes, but they probably won’t be cases this image - we’ll call her The dolls don’t even look like that. These er wasting half an hour to vote. making it to the polls this year. It’s Unattainable Skinny Blonde - is identi- women are slathered in body makeup, Even if it was a race, it wouldn’t not that they don’t care at all, but cal, except in the Playmate has bigger airbrushed, and digitally altered so that every ounce of human imperfection is matter because it’s only the may- more like it doesn’t fit into their breasts, bigger hair, and a much bigger libido. annihilated and every model looks more oral election, and the mayor has daily lives. Analyzing the intrica- The girls on the pages of Playboy that or less the same. Is that what is consid- no real power anyway. cies of civic politics take a back fuel masturbation in young boys for ered sexy now? Ah, glorious conformity. Whether you should care or seat to washing dishes, driving to years don’t exist, and when these boys Walking from the university to the Bay you shouldn’t, the fact of the mat- work, having a beer and buying eventually have sexual experiences with downtown, the differences between the ter is that most people don’t. The toilet paper. girls, they are inevitably let down (“Oh, Unattainable Skinny Blonde and “real” Queen’s visit, the West Nile virus, Although,.... if Fox ran a spe- that’s what real breasts look like!”). This girls is striking; most females don’t high school football scores all cial where all the mayoral candi- isn’t helped by girls who resort to push- resemble that image in the least. What is seem to be getting more attention dates had to compete against each up bras, thick makeup, and other dire also striking is that all of these females are still extremely attractive. Despite the from the local media than the civic other, gladiator style, then eat goat means to augment their natural features in a futile attempt to match the beauty conditioning we males have been experi- election. testicles, and you phone in and ideal epitomized by airbrushed, siliconed encing since we stumbled onto Dad’s Lofty democratic ideals aside, vote off the weakest candidate, sticks. porn collection as a kid, there is still the election is important in that one by one.....Sorry, I just got A more dangerous trait of the some biological component that enables the winner will be deciding things caught up thinking about the rat- Playmate version of the Unattainable us to ignore it and recognize a real beau- like whether the potholes on your ings. Skinny Blonde is that she wants it, nay, tiful woman when we see one. Reflections of an Academic Citizen BY BEN GOLDSTEIN ingful way is the quest of every student. ble major? In most cases we’ve been understanding is not an easy thing and I have a friend who is studying law taught to become a specialist in one par- that we are trained (by previous educa- Welcome to the University of at McGill, not to make money, but to ticular field. “Find a niche and master tion) to have a very narrow specific Winnipeg. For many of you this is your learn more about the law and the inter- it,” is advice that I have heard many understanding of the world around us. If first year here. In that case this is likely national organization, so that she can times. But for a new student in 2002 that this is the case, then you must make a the first issue of The Uniter that you contribute to building a future. Her edu- isn’t the best advice. While it is true that choice either to: first, accept the specific have ever read. Freshman or returning cation, is it a noble pursuit? I think so. some employers will be interested in you view and not worry about anything else. student I hope you will find something But what do I see around me? because of a specialized skill, many I’m sure you know people who have challenging in these words, perhaps even Passing notes, sleeping heads, and day- employers want to see that you have a done this. Or, second, you agree to chal- be inspired to action. dreamers in most of my classes. I am con- general understanding of many things lenge the narrow view. But this is not For the past six years I have been in cerned that this student body is unable to and the capacity to learn new things. only a challenge to the world around and out of this institution, alternately I break the socialization we received in I remember a conversation I had with a you; it is, most importantly, a challenge to have been in and out of the real world high school and therefore not be accept- director of Human Resources in the yourself. working various jobs. I have had a career ing of the education we are seeking. company I used to work for. She asked Luckily, there are places for the position offered to me by a large compa- As a student you play a transi- me how I would classify “with-it-ness” in people who choose to challenge them- ny. When faced with the path of money, tionary role, no longer a teenager or a a formal way. I told her that she was selves. They are called universities, I chose instead to discover the path of child, you are now learning how to dis- looking for combination of abstract they’ve been around a long time and knowledge. What good is money if it cuss, debate, challenge, and cooperate in thought and practical solutions. She told they will continue forever. only serves selfishness? I needed to the big leagues. As you enter the univer- me that she wished more employees Here is an institution that is built upon learn how this world operates in a broad- sity you must strip away the previous were able to come to work and demon- intellectual discourse - discussion about er context, only then will I be able to con- rules and learn to play in a new game. strate those traits. Not a specialized skill, sciences, math, social sciences, and the tribute to society in a meaningful way. I University is also full of choices. but “with-it-ness” is her key job skill. arts. A place to learn abstract thought would hazard to suggest that learning Do you focus on the three-year BA? Or How do you gain that? and practical solutions. how to contribute to society in a mean- do you go for the four-year honours dou- Let me assert that gaining a broad I welcome you to it. page 8 October 17, 2002 the uniter music musicview music music

How to Ruin Winnipeg

BY BRETT HOPPER mosh pit, but at the sound of the first chord from Face to Face a huge pit broke out. It seems as though the Southern Reaching from one side of the room to the Californian band Face to Face comes to other and about five metres back from the Winnipeg every two weeks to play a show. stage, the pit was full of kids stage diving, Yet, every time the punk-rawk threesome crowd surfing, and just having a blast. comes, they bring some wicked opening Luckily, there were no major injuries to acts. Last year Gob opened for Face to speak of. Face, and this year, when they came back to The music was hard, fast, and kept Winnipeg for the everybody scream- Umpteenth time, ing. Songs like “Bill they brought the FACE TO FACE of Goods”, “The Ritalin Kids and Take Away”, Moneen (on local Date: October 10th, 2002 “Graded on a U of M Invaded record label Curve”, and “Shoot Smallman records). Location: Le Rendezvous The Moon”, all off The Ritalin Opening Act(s): the new album, got kids and Moneen everyone moving by MTV did their job of Ritalin Kids, Moneen whether they were bringing the crowd in the pit or not. BY CHANTILLE PAPKO Logo, they behaved in a fashion true to to their feet at the Face to Face’s set their convictions. Lead singer Ben show with their own respective brands of was mostly new material from their latest On October 9th The U of M had its Kowalewicz marched across the stage punk rock and emo. When Moneen fin- album How To Ruin Everything although Manitoba Room invaded by the mellow dressed in a Sex Pistols T-shirt and a ished their set the room hadn’t yet reached they did go through some classic songs, new rock stylings of Pepper Sands, punkers pissed-off look - well done! Modeling full capacity, but it didn’t seem to matter. material dominated the set. Billy Talent, progressive rock hopefuls their stage antics from those first per- With their high energy, emotional charged “There’s a reason we keep coming Thirty Seconds to Mars and percussion formed by influence Johnny Rotten, set, Moneen had the crowd chanting the back to Winnipeg,”Trevor Keith, lead singer virtuosos I Mother Earth. These four Ben and his men were the first true lyrics to their songs full tilt. At this point, and guitarist said to the packed house at Le bands were entertainers of anyone could have left the building content Rendezvous. The band was all smiles as brought in the night. that they had seen an amazing show, but they played non-stop punk-rawk for just under the MTV MTV CAMPUS Later to per- there was still more to come: the over an hour to an enthusiastic crowd. If name, and co- form was the Headlining act! this show was any indication of the fan sup- sponsored by INVASION quartet Thirty Doritos, X-Box, By the time Face to Face did take the port for Face to Face in Winnipeg, it’s safe to Headliners: I Mother Earth Seconds to stage at around 9:50pm the audience had say that Winnipeggers can bet on Face to OB tampons Mars, also been placated with the openers, but were Face coming back for another killer show, and Maybelline Date: October 9, 2002 known as The still craving more. Something was missing. with another great set of opening acts some- Cosmetics. Jared Leto During the first two acts there had been no time in the near future. Omnipresent Location: Band. With a lot sponsor posters Manitoba Room, UofM of money for a never fail to fancy drum kit remind concert- Opening Acts: and bad hair- goers what rock cuts, 30STM and roll is really Pepper Sands, Billy Talent, have the atti- about these Thirty Seconds to Mars tude and music days. For if the of a pretentious, music isn’t to empty rock out- your liking, simply head on over to the fit. Mr. Leto did manage to rouse the back corner and play some pornograph- crowd by trudging his way through a pit ic video games while munching on some of hyperventilating adolescent girls and simulated cheese, at no extra charge of guys, both keen on having Jared partake course. Thankfully, the majority of the in their deserving little mosh-pit - all healthy-size crowd found this alterna- while the rest of the band played on, tive unappealing and took well the much like it will be for the remainder of tunes. their career. First up came the youngsters The night ended with Can-Rock all Pepper Sands, who, with minimal stage stars, I Mother Earth. With the tattooed, banter and even less stage presence, vibrating, Axle-Rose-headband-wearing played a short, unassuming set. Despite Brian Byrne leading the band, good their rather inconspicuous presentation, times rolled for the rest of the show. Pepper Sand’s songs remained promis- Playing songs spanning from their early ing melodic numbers, sweetly compli- days, to those that will be featured on mented by the vocals of citizen A - the new, as of yet unnamed album (due sharp and bright, she and her fellow out after January), the show was excel- band mates look set to take their sound lent. Guitarist Jag Tanna's soloing skills in a positive direction. and incredible on-stage percussion were Next up were the obvious punk the source of amazing jams throughout followers, Billy Talent. Having taken IME's one and a half hour set. I Mother their name from Bruce McDonald’s leg- Earth put on a great show that salvaged endary Canadian punk film, Hard Core an otherwise mediocre MTV invasion. October 17, 2002 page 9 the uniter page 10 October 17, 2002 the uniter BOOKS viewART BOOKS ART

Although the whole space within sink, are washed and dried, smoothed Skin Deep gallery 1C03 is used to invoke a cohe- and touched by female hands. sive atmosphere,The Skin of this Planet The immediate experience of see- BY JENNY WESTERN ing viewers with the best kind of story: is an exhibit of three physical parts. The ing, hearing, and touching this exhibit one that is multi-layered and participa- first to be encountered upon entering (visitors are encouraged to enter "Skin Has the back to school hysteria tory. Gallery goers are not detached the room is "Mirror/Scroll," a mirrored House" and play with the water) can be left you frazzled and wandering the observers, but find themselves impli- pedestal displaying the words of thrilling onto itself. However, the issues halls looking cated in the Neruda's poem upon a rabbit skin. Chown highlights with her work of a place environmen- "Mirror/Scroll" works as a marker to attempts to bring us to a deeper level of where you can THE SKIN OF THIS PLANET tal, gender, and indicate that these four lines are where understanding.With her choice of poet- catch your Mary Louise Chown even literary the viewer (like P.K. Page) must begin. ry and use of natural elements in her breath? questions pre- Further into the gallery space and installation, we begin to question what Search dili- Gallery 1C03 sented. bathed in blue light is "Skin House." Chown is communicating about caring gently and you until October 20, 2002 One of the Not animal skins here, but a sheer white for our world. We observe that an inte- will find what most intrigu- textile serves as the material for this gral part of the aesthetic feel of the you seek. Just ing aspects of small circular tent. Inside the shelter, exhibit can be discovered in the lace before the bookstore and beyond the this project is that at its very root lies lace tablecloths are placed like seating hanging over the door, covering the escalators, around the corner from the the poetry of Pablo Neruda, the 20th mats around a rectangular plexiglass floor of "Skin House" and being Riddell cafeteria and neighbouring the century Chilean poet and political container filled partly with water. From cleaned in the video. As one gallery Info Booth is an activist. Though overhead, a video is projected onto the goer pointed out, these cloths are overlooked U of seemingly far water. This video is the title piece. In it, examples of "women's work? and are W oasis called removed from images of linens (much like the ones symbolic in many ways.You, the viewer, Gallery 1C03. the Canadian art placed around the reflection) float and decide where the issues fit in. Hosting a mini- scene, a connec- mum of four art tion can be shows a year, drawn through this season Canadian artist begins with and writer P.K. Mary Louise Page. In 1994, Is Your Family Chown's The Page released a Skin of This book of poetry Planet. If entitled Psychotic? Chown's name Hologram, sounds familiar, which included BY NYALA ALI making final preparations to leave the you might rec- an environmen- Earth and Howie is cheating on Sarah with ognize her as tally concerned To the uninitiated Coupland reader, the wife of another astronaut. It?s fun for one of poem entitled and even to some fans like myself, All the whole family! Winnipeg's top "Planet Earth" Families Are Psychotic will be one strange A novel with this type of plot could local story- that Page book. If you're new to Coupland, this novel easily fall into the category of Soap Opera, tellers. Perhaps formed from a is a reasonable place to start, but be sure but it doesn?t. As one character remarks to not to miss his earlier works as well. another, ?this isn?t a soap opera, it?s real it is this gift of storytelling that makes segment of Neruda's own poem "In Reflecting life.? Coupland somehow man- her current exhibit so engaging. Chown Praise of Washing." It is around these on the ages to keep the story believable, has carefully and creatively blended two pieces of literature that Chown unavoid- ALL FAMILIES ARE mainly through a narrative struc- various mediums and themes, present- establishes her installation. able family ture that faintly resembles that of PSYCHOTIC Pulp Fiction: he introduces the Douglas Coupland characters in their present-day lives, and then periodically fills in Vintage Canada each one?s background. While this type of narrative is more common in visual genres such as film, interaction that character- Coupland proves himself an extremely ized the Thanksgiving week- capable writer by expertly weaving togeth- end just past, this book er multiple stories in All Families are review seemed especially Psychotic. Such a plot-driven novel timely as the first few chap- wouldn?t work as well any other way. The ters touch on similar only thing that grows a bit far-fetched is the themes. You know how it is; sheer number of coincidences involved; it everyone trying to get starts to read as though Coupland couldn?t everyone else caught up be bothered to work out details, so charac- with their lives and of ters just randomly appear in the same vicin- course, the many questions ity as others. and stories that arise in the As for the Drummonds themselves, process. their characters seem to suffer because the Over the span of three novel is decidedly focused on plot. As the or four chapters, there is plot expands, it doesn?t leave much room tremendous detail given in for character development (especially with regards to the family in so many people involved). Though question *deep breath* Coupland is capable of wonderful charac- Janet Drummond (mom), terization (present in his earlier work such her ex-husband Ted, their as Generation X and Microserfs), in the children Wade, Bryan and case of All Families are Psychotic, his char- Sarah, and their children's acters tend to get lost in the chaos taking partners (Beth, Shw ? yes, place and consequently don?t emerge as Shw, read to find out - and genuinely as they otherwise could. Howie, respectively). Once But perhaps this all sounds worse you?re able to get your than it is. Overall, the book is actually very head around all of these enjoyable. The one talent Coupland pos- characters, you learn that sesses more than any other is the ability to Janet and Wade are suffer- create moments that aren?t cliché, ing from HIV (due to a bul- moments that genuinely move the reader. let - fired by Janet's ex-hus- This, combined with the witty social com- band Ted - passed through mentary that he is well-known for, makes already-infected Wade and All Families Are Psychotic a highly enter- into Janet), Bryan is suici- taining read. dal, Shw is pregnant but (Pssst, if you decide you want to get planning to sell her baby to yourself a copy, the book is 30% off at the highest bidder, Sarah is McNally Robinson until the end of a one-handed astronaut October.) October 17, 2002 page 11 the uniter movies musicview movies music It’s Big, It’s Fat Time Out at BY ALLISON BESEL treated in a conventional cliched way. Despite Toula’s the West End difficulty in finding love, when it does come, it seems It’s big, it’s fat and it’s a little bit made in rather unremarkable. Their courtship lacks the spark BY JEFF ROBSON Manitoba, so I decided to check out the largest gross- that makes the messy, overwhelming scenes where we ing independent film before it disappeared. We follow are confronted with the full force of Toula’s family, Last year, The distinctive. Toula, played by former Winnipegger Nia Vardalos Uniter was the first to Warmth and vitality are brought to these from her days as an isolated Greek outcast in the tell you about a great extreme caricatures by the performances of the sup- schoolyard, to the dull monotony of her loveless life new CD compilation of porting ensemble cast, working in her father Canadian musicians most notably Andrea Gus’s (Michael doing songs specially Martin as overbearing Constantine) restau- Y IG AT REEK EDDING created for children. M B F G W Aunt Voula - just wait rant, “Dancing The two-disc set, called for her explanation of Zorba’s.” Directed by Somebody Needs A a curious lump. Lainie Here we are con- Time Out, has since Joel Zwick Kazan, as Toula’s fronted with what is been released nation- Starring warm-hearted, food meant to be a stereo- wide on local label, bearing mother, brings typical Greek family. Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Lainie Campfire Records. an earthy and fierce Little girls sporting After a CD release with presence of mother- sideburns, a house Kazan, Michael Constantine show in Toronto earlier hood to the film. styled after a temple, this year and a subse- Andrea Martin and Joey Fatone JoeyFatone (of NSYC) and a father insisting quent Winnipeg CD IFC Films performance as yet SOMEBODY NEEDS that all English words release bash at the another cousin is effi- are rooted in Greek, all Pyramid, the music will cient, but his contribu- add to the comic poten- ATIME OUT CD finally be performed tion hardly merits the attention he receives. John tial of life “Greek-style.” Condemned to the lonely live in front of the audi- Corbett, as Toula’s knight in shining khakis, Ian, is unfulfilled netherworld of spinsterhood by even the RELEASE PARTY ence it was intended for, pleasant but bland. However, his family, including most generous relatives, Toula has failed at the objec- children. tives of a woman’s life: no husband, no babies, and no Canadian veteran Fiona Reid, aptly provides a dis- October 19, 2002, tinct contrast to the exuberant Greek nature. one to feed. Toula’s eventual path to love begins with On October 19 at When the wedding finally does come, with 2:00 p.m. a self transformation of sorts. The West End Cultural turquoise bridesmaid dresses, overflowing pews and a This shift reveals Vardalos’ natural, radiant West End Centre (586 Ellice whole lot of dancing, it is a satisfying culmination of beauty, refreshing in the face of the typical Hollywood Avenue), there will be a the preceding fuss. The movie’s strength lies in the Cultural Centre standard for a love interest. Once hope arrives in the special afternoon mati- truth of these specific details. We are almost embar- form of a tall, handsome teacher, it seems Toula will 586 Ellice Ave. nee CD release party rassed to admit how close our own families come to finally reach her destiny. Only a few complications lie presented especially for this seemingly exaggerated example. Capably direct- in the way of this Cinderella story, but they appear Featuring children. Starting at ed by Joel Zwick, known mainly as a sitcom director, almost insurmountable. This great last hope isn’t 2:00 p.m., it is the first there remains no doubt about the origins of the film’s Chords of Canada, Greek, and worse still, he is a vegetarian. all ages show to support creative vision. Based on Vardalos’ one-woman show However, the dramatic change in Toula’s out- Duotang, the project. Artists of the same name, it is clear that the characters look remains underdeveloped as a prelude to the appearing on the CD brought to life in the film can be found in a family that The Happy Campers, event we have been impatiently waiting for, an who will be performing is loved in spite of itself. The best scenes in the film authentic Greek wedding in all its chaotic glory.That’s The Mandarins at the afternoon show ooze Vardalos’ buoyant energy, bubbling over with where the main problem lies in this charming little include Chords of life and the kind of crazy-making families do best. film. The majority of the lead-up to the wedding is Canada, Duotang, The Happy Campers and The Mandarins.

In order to ensure that as many local youngsters as possible attend the event, tickets for the show are absolutely free. Tickets are only available in advance, but can be picked up at The West End Cultural Centre, Music Trader, or directly from the organiz- ers of the show by emailing [email protected]. Of course, music fans of all ages are encouraged to attend the event. This should be a unique opportunity to see some of Winnipeg’s finest rock and roll bands in a way that you may never see them again.

In addition to the artists already mentioned, the CD project includes original kid’s songs from Mood Ruff, Christine Fellows, Greg MacPherson, ByDivine Right, Propagandhi, and 32 others. Somebody Needs A Time Out, was originally conceived as a benefit to aid local youth organizations. All proceeds from the sale of the CD are being donated to “The Dream of a Common Language” Music Program at the West Broadway Community Centre, at 185 Young Street. The program is designed to get local youth involved in music as a positive outlet for their energy, as well as a way to foster young talent.

For more info, check out http://www.wecc.ca/site/perfs/timeout.html or http://www.angelfire.com/indie/campfirecords/. page 12 October 17, 2002 the uniter sex cdview reviews top ten

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CD Reviews

AIMEE MANN Lost In BAD ASTRONAUT Space Houston: We Have A (SuperEgo) Drinking Problem (Honest Don's Records) Aimee Mann’s new album Lost In Space is The sophomoric release from Bad yet another group of songs in which the Astronaut, Houston: We Have a Drinking writer finds herself stuck in a rut, be it with Problem, is a continuation from where the her love life or her career, it’s one in which band left off on their debut, furthering the she expresses her depression through won- gap between themselves and Lagwagon. derfully moody songs. The lyrics, whether Although Joey Cape’s (singer-songwriter on the soft-psychedelic opener “Humpty for the aforementioned Lagwagon) pres- Dumpty,” or the druggie-love-song “High ence in the band will surely draw attention on Sunday,” are often extremely vague, but to Bad Astronaut, it will also no doubt draw always interesting. some ire from fans of his previous work. So If the lyrical content is familiar, the if you’re a punk puritan, here’s your warn- album is sonically unique. This is the first ing, Houston: We Have A Dinking Problem time that Aimee Mann has not collaborat- may cause some pain. ed with Jon Brion to make an outstanding If you’re able to look past band album (see I’m With Stupid and Bachelor affiliations, this is a pretty good album, No.2). Lost in Space instead relies on the whose dark and experimental edge draws production of Michael Lockwood, and the similarities to Fugazi’s “The Argument.” At results are quite different. Gone are the times it tends to be a little too “pop noir,” whimsical and catchy pop melodies and but the flexibility of Bad Astronaut’s sound freakish circus-side-show-style sound takes the band into areas of music making effects (if you’re a fan, you’ll know what distinct from other bands on Honest Don’s I’m talking about). Instead, Lost in Space or parent label Fat Wreck Cords. Although brings dark and spacious pop that’s not it tends to be a little awkward at first, it quite catchy, but definitely great to chill- does grow on you. The overall result is a out to. refreshing and enjoyable album. - Dave Law - James Patterson October 17, 2002 page 13 the uniter ckuwculture stylus listings CKUW and Stylus Push Musical Boundaries

BY PHIL HEIDENREICH more people that are involved, the better attribute at least some of their funding and Stylus Magazine is another University we reflect the community we're supposed support to CKUW, such as the send + of Winnipeg based media outlet. A local Entering its third year on Winnipeg to be representing." receive festival of sound, a sound art festi- music magazine which also serves as airwaves this fall, CKUW has firmly solidi- As always, the new school year sees val celebrating its fifth year this fall. The CKUW's program guide, Stylus has also fied its presence as a campus community several program changes in CKUW's 2002-03 school year also sees the return of experienced much growth and evolution radio station. Anyone familiar with the schedule as well as more events which can CKUW to the lounges of Lockhart Hall. over its almost fourteen years. Like CKUW, radio station's programming can confirm Stylus sets out to provide coverage of music the important role it plays by providing an not normally covered in the mainstream alternative media for University of PROFILE: media. Editor Deanna Radford says that Winnipeg students as well as the greater while the magazine is technically community in Winnipeg. autonomous from CKUW, many people "We're quite different from other sta- Dawn Patrol volunteer for both and the magazine strives tions. Being a campus community radio sta- to reflect that connection. As more and This fall sees the emergence of Dawn Patrol on CKUW's airwaves. As the tion, we have the mandate and flexibility to more contributors from the greater com- push boundaries which commercial stations name might indicate, Dawn Patrol is an early morning show which intends munity have become involved with Stylus, can't. We provide thought provoking and to cater to both punk rockers and those who simply want to kickstart their interest from outside the university has often radical programming which gives a morning with a jolt of rock n' roll energy.While CKUW already plays host increased as well. This year Stylus will con- voice to people and views that are often to some terrific punk shows, Dawn Patrol's mix of punk, Oi!, and ska offers tinue to provide the extensive music cover- underrepresented in the mainstream,” says listeners a rare opportunity to hear classic working class anthems from age it always has, but Radford points out Art Ladd, Programming Director. "You can London's Cock Sparrer, the nihilistic hardcore of L.A.'s Black Flag, and that the magazine will try to offer more see in our music programming that we play the soulful sounds of Jamaican ska all in the same show. Canadian bands avenues for the skill development of its more underground, music culture based figure prominently in Dawn Patrol's playlists as well; particularly bands writers in the form of workshops. material. But in terms of pushing bound- CKUW is broadcast on 95.9 FM in from Winnipeg's very own thriving punk and ska scenes. Providing you aries, it's especially evident in our spoken Winnipeg while Stylus Magazine is avail- word programming. Most of our shows pro- with interesting tidbits on the music being played as well as notice of able here at the university and at numerous vide information and perspectives you just upcoming events, Dawn Patrol is also the perfect place to get your weath- establishments in central Winnipeg. Both can't find anywhere else." er forecast to start your day. Ladd and Radford stress the importance of CKUW's evolution continues beyond volunteers and encourage students wish- its licensing to broadcast across Winnipeg. Host: Phil Heidenreich ing to get involved to do so. To sign up Last year, a student referendum resulted in for volunteer workshops at CKUW, an increase to the station's budget, allowing Station: CKUW, 95.9 FM you can call 786-9782, come by in per- it greater access to important resources as Time: Wednesdays, 6am-8am son above the 4th floor cafeteria, or well as making room for two students on its check out www.ckuw.org. To get in staff. Ladd explains that greater student Contact: [email protected] touch with Stylus Magazine you can and community involvement is instrumen- On-Air Requests: 774-6877 call 786-9785, e-mail stylus@uwin- tal in providing the diversity and support nipeg.ca, or come by in person to room needed for the station to succeed. "The ORM12 in the Bulman Centre.

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THURSDAY,OCTOBER 17 Gallery 1C03, UofW 9pm, tix $10/12, avail @ into the Plug In Gallery, 286 McDermot West End Cultural Centre, festival of sound, Marilyn Mary Louise Chown: The Music, Music Trader & Sheri Hatt, photography, free 586 Ellice Lerner, call 204.942.7045 or Cinematheque, 100 Arthur Skin of this Planet, free Mondragon. West End Comedy Night visit www.sendandreceive.org Tadpole, 7:30 & 9:30pm Plug In Annex, 290 McDermot Pockets Bar & Grill, 8pm, tix $3. send + receive, a festival of Plug In Gallery, 286 McDermot 171 McDermot WEDNESDAY,OCTOBER 23 Gallery 1C03, UofW Friday Night Movement, sound, call 204.942.7045 or visit Sheri Hatt, photography, free TUESDAY,OCTOBER 22 aceartinc., 290 McDermot Mary Louise Chown: The Skin Senor with Wyldefingers, Joe www.sendandreceive.org send + receive, a festival of of this Planet,free Prairie Theatre Exchange, Silva and DJ Co-Op, free Academy Coffee Company, sound, Jocelyn Robert, call Plug In Gallery, 286 McDermot 3rd Floor Portage Place Prairie Theatre Exchange, Greg Macpherson Plug In Gallery, 286 McDermot 204.942.7045 or visit www.sen- Sheri Hatt, photography, free Master Harold and the Boys, 3rd Floor Portage Place Sheri Hatt, photography, free dandreceive.org by Athol Fugard. ph. 942-5483 Master Harold and the Boys, by aceartinc., 290 McDermot Prairie Theatre Exchange, send + receive, a festival of Prairie Theatre Exchange, Athol Fugard. ph. 942-5483 3rd Floor Portage Place Pyramid Cabaret, 176 Fort sound, Jocelyn Robert, call Cinematheque, 100 Arthur 3rd Floor Portage Place Master Harold and the Boys, Radiogram , Corb Lund Band Amon Tobin, Bonobo, Prefuse dandreceive.org Late Marriage, 9pm by Athol Fugard. ph. 942-5483 , Nathan, Carter Munrose tix $15/18 @ Frenzee, Omar and the Howlers w/ the Happy Times, 7pm, Late send + receive, a festival of Main at St.Mary Urban Bakery, Nyce Records Throbtones, 8pm, $12.50/15 The Zoo/Osborne Village Inn, 160 Marriage, 9pm sound, call 204.942.7045 or Pope’s Hill Osborne visit www.sendandreceive.org funk/jazz, 9pm, tix $5 MONDAY,OCTOBER 21 The Zoo/Osborne Village Inn, 160 Raw w/ Knuckleduster Plug In Annex, 290 McDermot Osborne Bulman Student Centre, UofW send + receive, a festival of Plug In Gallery, 286 McDermot West End Cultural Centre, Shocore w/ Atomic Brats Times Changed Hip Hop Wieners Tour 2002, sound, call 204.942.7045 or Sheri Hatt, photography, free 586 Ellice & Raw Main at St.Mary featuring mcenroe, visit www.sendandreceive.org Danny Michel with guest Prairie Theatre Exchange, The Perpetrators, tix $5 dj hunnicutt and others, 9pm, 3rd Floor Portage Place Kathleen Edwards Plug In Gallery, 286 McDermot SATURDAY,OCTOBER 19 tix $7 @ Wax Museum, Into the Master Harold and the Boys, 8pm, tix $12/15 West End Cultural Centre, Sheri Hatt, photography, free Music, Music Trader and UofW by Athol Fugard. ph. 942-5483, Cinematheque, 100 Arthur 586 Ellice Info Booth. until Nov 3. FRIDAY,OCTOBER 18 Happy Times, 7pm, SPIT “Somebody Needs a Prairie Theatre Exchange, (Squeegee Punks in Traffic) 9pm 3rd Floor Portage Place Aceartinc., 290 McDermot Timeout” CD Release Party, Cinematheque, 100 Arthur Royal Albert Hotel, 48 Albert 2pm, free! Happy Times, 7pm, Master Harold and the Boys, send + receive, a festival of Gallery 1C03, UofW Mia Sheard w/ Nathan, Late Marriage, 9pm by Athol Fugard. ph. 942-5483 sound: opening night, 8pm, free. Mary Louise Chown: The early show UNDAY CTOBER Skin of this Planet, free S ,O 20 West End Cultural Centre, Cinematheque, 100 Arthur Plug In Gallery, 286 McDermot Video Pool Studio, Cinematheque, 100 Arthur Sheri Hatt, photography, free 586 Ellice #300-100 Arthur Street Happy Times, 7pm, SPIT Plug in Annex, 290 McDermot Happy Times, 7pm Emm Gryner with Andy (Artspace) (Squeegee Punks in Traffic) 9pm send + receive, a festival of Prairie Theatre Exchange, Stochansky, 8pm, tix $15/18 send + receive, a festival of sound, an evening with Gallery 1C03, UofW 3rd Floor Portage Place sound, Marilyn Lerner, Substractif & Intr_version Artists, Mary Louise Chown: The Master Harold and the Boys, Video Pool Studio, call 204.942.7045 or visit Akiyama, Jirku and Hecker, con- Skin of this Planet, free by Athol Fugard. ph. 942-5483 #300-100 Arthur Street www.sendandreceive.org temporary electronic music, (Artspace) send + receive, a page 14 October 17, 2002 the uniter WESMENsports BASKETBALL

othing sends The team’s a message focus on defence Nlike a good starts right at the top. old-fashioned butt- “We’re always whuppin’. talking about The University defence,” said McKay. of Winnipeg Wesmen “We win games when women’s basketball we play tough D and team exploded out of the thing about us is the gates against when we get fired up Trinity Western about defence, we University and never score all the time. I looked back, easily think they go hand in winning the Sunday hand.” afternoon matinee 72- The Wesmen 36. The decisive win have a couple of tour- was the third of the naments lined up weekend for the before Canada West Wesmen, who ran the division league play table during the Converse Shootout Wrap-Up begins Nov. 7, but the Converse Shootout opportunity to match women’s basketball Wesmen Weekend A Three-Pointer up against divisional tournament, held at opponents this week- the Duckworth BY ANDREW BUCK end was not lost on Centre. The Wesmen the team. beat the University of Saskatchewan and Wesmen were 53 per cent from the field and our defence and let our offense come natu- “Those two games we had against Lakehead University earlier in the week- a perfect three-for-three from the line. rally,” she said.“I think we did a pretty good Saskatchewan and Trinity were important end. The second half was a much tighter job of it in the last three games. I think our for us because we’ll see them again in league The victory marked the most com- affair, as coach McKay rotated in subs from game today was probably our best defensive play,” said the elder Wells. “It was a good plete game played by the team early this the bench. After going on an 8-point run effort of the tournament.” weekend to prepare us for league play.” season, said coach Tanya McKay after the with the clock running game. down, the Wesmen con- “It’s the beginning of the year,” she nected for a three-pointer said. “Friday was our first game in uniform, to make the score 71-34 What makes Canadian universities better than there were a lot of nerves and the girls were with 1:35 left in the game. our neighbours down south? Our student-ath- pretty tight. Saturday got a little better, and “We have 13 players, KT’s letes can read and write in addition to kicking a Sunday was great. Today we were great on and they all got in,” said ball around a field. Wesmen volleyball player defence.” McKay. “All 13 knew that and English/Politics major Kyle Thom puts his Indeed they were. The Wesmen, led by the minutes they got had to thoughts about sports, school and life in general third-year guard and tournament MVP be good, so every kid who Corner to paper here in the Uniter. JoAnne Wells with 20 points, scored a quick went out there played basket on a pretty tic-tac-toe passing play hard. Nobody sat back. that culminated in a Wells lay-up. After a They knew that their min- When the competition finally started, the steal at the other end of the court, Wells utes were going to be short, Wesmen Fewchuk/Roy team won a couple of round- caught a full-court pass and drained another and as soon as they got out robin matches before bowing out in the quarter- shot. Not even 30 seconds in, the Wesmen there on the floor they V-Ballers Win finals. With so much previous success, this finish were already up by four. were going hard.” was particularly frustrating. The duo was visibly Riding a strong defence and a quick The Wesmen stole Provincials, shaken, and Fewchuk was heard saying, “This transition game, the real home team built a the ball 11 times during the sucks. Let’s go drink some beers.” 27-7 lead with 8 minutes left in the half. By game and pulled 44 balls The Fraser/Thom team hadn’t played the time TWU called its second timeout, the off the boards. Fourth year Raid Quebec much together prior to the Provincials. I acted as game was all but over. The timeout seemed forward Janet Wells, who a replacement for Fraser’s former partner, Marc to calm down the visiting down, with the had 2 steals and 11 City Despiegleaere, who spent his summer with the teams trading baskets until the half, which rebounds to go with 13 Junior National volleyball team. In fact, this was saw the Wesmen on top 39-14. points, was named the tour- BY KYLE THOM my first summer playing beach volleyball itself. At that point, the stats said it all. The nament’s top defensive Obviously, our inexperience showed through in For many university athletes, the off-sea- Wesmen D held TWU to only 14 points and player. our inconsistent play. However, we played quite son is a time of rest and relaxation. For a few a meager 16 per cent shooting success from “All weekend we well in the quarterfinals, losing by 2 points in the members of the Wesmen volleyball teams, the the field. By contrast, the sharp-shooting wanted to focus more on third set to a scrappy team from Quebec. summer was spent on the beach, or at least a You will be pleased to know that the trip sand-filled area somewhat resembling a beach. was not a total write-off. In addition to gaining The 2002 Beach Provincial some much-needed experience, I had a first- Championships, held at Grand Beach in mid- hand look at some of Quebec City’s most July, proved to be quite fruitful for the Wesmen. revered cultural institutions. A section of the On the women’s side, the team of libero Kristy city, Old Quebec, is situated completely within a Fewchuk and power hitter Jocelyne Roy cap- brick wall and served as a fort back in our tured the 20-and-under division. Roy, a former nation’s infancy. The streets of Old Quebec are Junior National team athlete, is returning to the now filled with shops of every variety. ‘Peg after a brief stint at the University of San Perhaps the most important facet of this Diego. The men’s 20-and-under championship trip was the discovery of the Depanneur. My went to the team of Colin Fraser and yours truly, partner, being of French descent, had told me Kyle Thom. Fraser, a redshirt on the Wesmen about such a place, but I presumed it to be a men’s volleyball team in 2001-2002, has now myth. Found on nearly every street corner, like moved on to the ranks of superstardom at the one just down the street from our hotel, Grand Prairie College. these convenience stores sell beer in a 1.14 litre This group of past, present and future format. Known to us Anglophones as “les grand Wesmen represented Manitoba at the National beer,” these beverages proved to be a source of Championships, held Aug. 17-21 in Quebec City. seemingly endless humor. “Drinking Ex is Fun,” By divine intervention, or perhaps just my said Fraser, referring to Molson Ex, one of charm and charisma, my partner and myself Quebec’s more popular refreshments. were able to snag a couple of first-class seats on Now that the university season is back in our connecting flight from Toronto to Quebec full swing, we sometimes forget to remember the City, leaving our coach and the rest of the great times that were had throughout the sum- Manitoba contingent among the lowly peons of mer. This trip will definitely stick in my mind for hospitality class. years to come. October 17, 2002 page 15 the uniter WESMENsports VOLLEYBALL Wesmen Women Put AYoung Team With Out Yet Another a Promising Future rookie prospect while playing on the BY LEIGHTON KLASSEN Canadian junior national basketball Stellar Team It wasn’t too long ago that Wesmen team. Nasajpour has been considered by men’s basketball coach Dave Crook some as being the best young guard in The team managed to pick up all- remembers the final buzzer sounding, Canada. BY LEIGHTON KLASSEN star guard Uzo Asagwara from St Norbert eliminating his team in last year’s division The offense-defence attack looks to Coming off of a successful bronze Collegiate, who is considered to be the final. be well-balanced. Crook has strategically medal finish in last year’s national cham- top rookie in Winnipeg. Asagwara dis- It may have been the end of the sea- created his lineup to be bigger on the pionships, the Wesmen women’s basket- plays superb athleticism and carries with son, but it was the end of a great season. perimeter, and says that speed and quick- ball squad is set for another run at the CIS her well-constructed talent that stands to The Wesmen recorded a total of 19 wins, ness are their key roles in creating a championship. add to an already potent Wesmen offence. and made a triumphant run for the cham- threatening offence. This year’s roster includes many “She’ll come in and make an impact pionship, stopping just short at the There is also a strong emphasis on returning players from last season, and right away,” McKay says. Canada West division final. the defence contributing to an offence will also include four rookie additions The team’s strengths will be well- With this season just under way, that proved to be highly successful during which should add spark to an already elite balanced, thanks to an arrangement of Crook has added more depth to his elite last season. The offence will also demon- force. veterans spread across the court, which squad, establishing the Wesmen as a dom- strate a high tempo, score on the run The base of the team consists of vet- will also help to secure the team’s existing inant force in the west. game, which is this year’s blue print for a erans, which coach Tanya McKay points to chemistry. This also creates an equilibri- This year’s roster saw some recon- high output offensive strategy. On the as the team’s greatest strength. She also um between offence and defence, both of struction, which resulted in the loss of two other side of the court, Crook feels his feels that the experience her team has which are departments that won’t require veterans and the addition of four rookies. defensive front will be potent in forcing logged during the finals last year will be a much more than a little fine tuning. Those rookies are expected to clock sub- turnovers. prominent advantage on the road to the “We have kids who can score in and stantial playing time and add to the The team has demonstrated bold championship this year. out, and our defence tends to cause a lot Wesmen’s inventory of talent. They also characteristics of determination through “We know what it is like to be in the of problems for other teams,” says McKay. add youth to an already young team both the off-season and at practice. national championships, we’ll now use This year’s team is expected to put which will include eight players that are Crook is pleased with his team’s level of that to our advantage,” says McKay. out winning numbers that will evolve in just their second year. both effort and energy. The team is well aware of their from its experienced roster. A combina- Crook has confidence in the team’s “They work real hard, they did a lot expectations, and coach McKay probably tion of balanced positioning, and fresh tal- configuration and has no doubts about of things in the off-season and have a lot won’t have to twist any arms to get the ent from the rookie squad will be key con- the arrangement of newcomers. of energy,” he says. most out of her players. She says that the tributors to their road to the nationals. “We’ve really turned the team over The team will kick off the season group of seasoned veterans are self-moti- The Wesmen have already chalked in a big hurry, we’ve added some people Oct. 25 at the Duckworth Center when it vated after their stellar performance last up three wins at this past weekend’s that can make us better, and I know our hosts the Midway Chrysler Invitational, season. Converse Shootout tournament, which young kids can play, and that’s impor- this year’s first tournament. The Wesmen “Once you get a taste of the nation- marked the beginning of their season. The tant,” Crook says. go into the tournament with confidence als, you want it even more, now we know Wesmen's next tournament is action Among the rookie squad is Erfan and plan to start the season on a winning what we need to do to win it,” says comes Oct. 25 at the Bison Invitational, Nasajpour, who earned his role as top note. McKay. held by cross-town rivals Manitoba.

Alana Pona: How long have high IQ, I think On the topic of girls… you been playing Wesmen because he’s basketball? left-handed. I AP: What is your ideal date? Kevin Yeboah: This is think of myself KY: my second year of JOCK TALK as a person with Ideal…(pffh)…anything…spend- Wesmen bas- a high IQ, and ing time with another person, ketball, but I’ve when I think some food – wait…dinner, movie, been playing Jock Talk gives the guys and gals in red and white a chance to something drinks, hotel – how’s that? for thirteen sit down off the playing field and air it out. should be said, years. I didn’t he just says it AP: What’s the most successful The Uniter’s Alana Pona sat down with the second year player play on an organ- before I do. pick-up line you’ve ever used? ized team until to gain insight into the life of this talented Capricorn. He’s also got KY: Nice shoes…Pick-up lines to Grade 7. I still good taste – me are a spur of the moment played though, on leave it at that. thing, when you see the opportu- a schoolyard, hoop nity, just spit in some words. Be on the corner, Winnipeg AP: Who is someone you look up clever so they remember you. backyard, and is like a bigger high KEVIN YEBOAH to? driveway… school, but now I’m a 2ND YEAR KY: This guy Tim on my team, AP: You are stranded on an bigger person. he’s 6’10”. I wouldn’t say I look up island, and you are washed AP: What are BASKETBALL to him, but he’s tall, really good in ashore, luckily, with three items you studying at AP: What do you #10 school, good at basketball, and to survive. What are they? the University of believe are your strong Guard has great work ethic. I admire KY: I have three items to sur- Winnipeg? points? HEIGHT him, I wouldn’t have enough vive? I can pick anything? Like a KY: I’m in arts, trans- KY: Good looks and hours in the day to do what he supermarket? (laughs) I’d proba- ferring into education. charm?! (laughs) That 5’ 10” does. bly have a TV, a full refrigerator I tell everyone that, so just came out… My WEIGHT I guess you could say I look and a woman – a beautiful they don’t think that defense, maybe? I’ve got 165 up to my cousin Steven. He intro- woman, to feed me and I’m just here for basket- long arms to guard the ball duced me to basketball. He coach- stuff…what about a boat, to get ball. Although my goal and block passes, plus I’m HOMETOWN es basketball and we grew up back to shore? was to be on the team smart – court smart. I’ve Winnipeg, MB together, so when I coach, I try to since I was a kid. thought it through so it’s imitate him. He’s doing what I AP: If you could be any animal, not hard to. It’s kind of a hope to do one day and I’m doing what would you be and why? AP: Why the University reaction thing. And I don’t Nah…offence, scoring more what he wanted to do in KY: A lion, because they run of Winnipeg and NOT like to lose. Sometimes it points, my shooting also needs University, playing University things. They own the jungle. No the University of just makes me crazy. You work. Confidence too, sometimes basketball. It’s like he’s living his one messes with a lion. I’d be the Manitoba? know you are not going to I struggle. You can work on your dream through me, and I’m living king lion, like Simba. KY: (sigh) The U of win, but you want it, and individual struggles, but it’s a my dream through him at the M is way too big and that’s what keeps you work- team game. same time. AP: In light of being the first too far away. I also ing hard. profile in the Uniter, the question like the basketball AP: Can you give us some insight AP: Can you tell me what actu- all the ladies are waiting to hear program here. I like AP: What do you need to about the head coach Dave ally goes on in the locker room? is, do you have a girlfriend, and going to class and people improve on? Crook? KY: People swearing, sweating, if yes, can she be disposed of? knowing if you are there or KY: Me personally…a KY: He’s a good guy. Probably changing, and talking all the time. KY: I don’t have a girlfriend – no. not. And I have lots of friends haircut. I shave it, the coolest coach I’ve had to date. A lot of the talk is about girls, not It is because I just haven’t met the here. (sigh) The U of M is way because that way my head He knows what he’s talking as much about basketball as there right one, but I know she’s out too big. The University of is more aerodynamic. about, and he seems to have a should be, but it’s all good. there…