UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY

VOLUME 48 | ISSUE NO. 25 | JANUARY 17 | 2008

Ski and snowboard supplement inside

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THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY GAUNTLET | VOLUME 48 | ISSUE NO. 25 | JANUARY 17 | 2008 contents photo to the editor “Heli-Katy” by Jon Roe (Rebel XTI)

think Katy was supposed to be Isadder because we couldn’t go on the helicopter ride. Maybe she’s happy because she’s doing an impression of a helicopter.

Anyone can submit an original photo to the editor. Drop off your high-resolution photo along with your name, contact information and a brief description including type of camera (not exceeding 30 words) to room 319 MacEwan Student Centre or email [email protected]

Environment and Energy news page 5 Aerobatic awesome! sports page 15

This week Gauntlet news looks at alternative forms of energy. The Canadian This week in sports timez, we’re taking to the skies to talk about aerobatics, the Coaliton for Nuclear Responsibility Coalition discusses the use of nuclear energy coolest sport you can do in a plane. We also visit what the Dinos were up to for the as an alternative energy source. As well, we talk to National Roundtable on last fi ve or six weeks, which is always a good time. Environment and Economy about implementing a carbon tax.

I hate you all ap page 27 Purveyors of unpopular opinions So, I ask the editors of the tawdry affair known as the Academic Probation section since 1960 opinions page 11 to write me a section description, and they end up spewing some of the most unprintable vile nonsense imaginable before running off, leaving me to rewrite This week has two pieces sure to get your conservative blood boiling! First we it all and fi ll in the blanks. I’m guessing the ap section has some sort of bizarre have the indecency to argue immigrants have the skills to perform medicine on esoteric humour only remotely relevant to those writing it, but given that I have Canadians, then we say try to say Marc Emery is a role model! The nerve of it all! better things to do than actually look at their pages, I’ll let you, the reader, fi gure it out.

No meatballs for Canada web page 13

Swedish mps seek to decriminalize fi le sharing while the Canadian government succumbs to pressure from u.s. lobby groups to debate strict copyright legislature. The year of rockening entertainment page 21 Your favourite section returns with interviews with a local fi lmmaker headed to Sundance, Jane Vain and the Dark Matter and the Consonant C, along with movie reviews. No, it’s not tlfs. editorial and letters

January 17 2008

Editor-in-Chief: Chris Tait 220-7752 [email protected]

News Editor: Katy Anderson 220-4318 When music labels attack! [email protected] Entertainment: Ryan Pike 220-4376 [email protected]

Sports: Amanda Hu 220-4376 [email protected]

Opinions: Ændrew Rininsland 220-4376 [email protected]

Features: Jon Roe 220-4376 [email protected]

Photography: Geoff MacIntosh 220-4376 [email protected]

Production: Christian Louden 220-4376 [email protected]

Illustrations: Paul Baker 220-4376 [email protected]

News Assistant: Sarelle Azuelos 220-4318 [email protected]

Escapes And Pursuits: Jordyn Marcellus 220-4376 [email protected]

Academic Probation: Ben Hoffman, Garth Paulson, and Kyle Francis 220-4376 [email protected]

Three Lines Free: Cam Cotton-O’Brien 220-4376 [email protected]

Business Manager: Evelyn Cone 220-7380 [email protected]

Advertising Manager: John Harbidge 220-7751 [email protected]

Graphic Artist: Ken Clarke 220-7755 [email protected]

Network Manager: Ben Li

Contributors Chelsee Albo, Andrew Barbero, Cole Christensen, Joshua Goard-Baker, Christina Lam, Daniel J. Pagan, Austin Paladeau, Stewart Pallard, Chris Pedersen, John McDonald, Derek Neumeier, Danielle Roberts, Alyzée Sibtain

Golden Spatula Austin Paladeau, for writing a great sportspinion and making a sweet Big Lebowski reference.

Furor Arma Ministrat Room 319, MacEwan Students’ Centre University of Calgary ike a meteor, coldly and ing of the oft en badly-programmed researchers from presenting their likely pass without much opposi- 2500 University Drive, NW silently moving through the and easily removable protection on fi ndings. tion in the coming months. Th ough Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 heavens on a collision path the content, meaning users merely In each of these cases, it’s clear the copyright bill was ostensibly General inquires: 220-7750 L http://gauntlet.ucalgary.ca with the earth, so too do a number wanting to use old music with new a corporate interest overruled the delayed for a few weeks due to a The Gauntlet is the offi cial student newspaper of the University of parliamentary bills in the com- technology are made criminals. needs of innovative research. Th is massive , person Facebook of Calgary, published most Thursdays throughout the year by the Gauntlet Publications Society, an autonomous, incorporated body. ing weeks that may aff ect the lives The DMCA has also had an is quite a discouraging precedent group (of all things), the total lack Membership in the society is open to undergraduate students at the U of C, but all members of the university community are encouraged to of Canadians in a myriad of nega- immensely negative effect on for university students, especially of media interest and, for many contribute. Opinions contained herein are those of individual writers, and do not necessarily represent the views of the entire Gauntlet tive ways. technological research and innova- those looking forward to conduct- people, ultimately arcane content staff. Editorials are chosen by a majority of the editorial board. The Gauntlet is a forum open to all U of C students but may refuse Th e House of Commons resumes tion in the States as well. Consider ing extensive research in the future. matter of the bill means the Liberals any submission judged to be racist, sexist, homophobic, libelous, or containing attacks of a strictly personal nature. We reserve the Mon., Jan.  and the long-awaited the Russian programmer who Even in a regular, day-to-day setting, will not be willing to take down the right to edit for brevity. Grievances regarding the Gauntlet follow a three-step process which requires written decisions from the Editor, update to Canadian copyright law cracked Adobe’s eBook copyright it makes criminal acts of the many government over the topic and the GPS Board of Directors, and the Ombudsboard. The complete Grievance Policy is online at: http://gauntlet.ucalgary.ca. The will be revealed sometime shortly protections, Dmitry Sklyarov. tricks and innovations professors it will pass. It is important for all Gauntlet is printed on recycled paper and uses wicked illustrator tracing-based ink. We urge you to recycle/inhale the Gauntlet. thereaft er. Many people are fearful Sklyarov was arrested while dem- and students have created in order to those interested in the contin- Letter Policy the new provisions will resemble the onstrating his findings at a Las play older media on newer devices. ued technological and creative Letters must be typed, double-spaced and received by Monday at 4 p.m., and must include the author’s name, student ID number, United States’ Digital Millennium Vegas technology convention and Th e rationale of the groups pushing innovation of our country to telephone number and signature. Letters will not be printed if they include attacks of a strictly personal nature, statements that Copyright Act (DMCA). Th is leg- charged with violating the DMCA, for such legislation is it will protect oppose this bill by letting our discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or sexual orientation, or libellous or defamatory material. All letters should be addressed islation makes it illegal to break potentially costing him jail-time and the rights of content creators and elected representatives and Industry to “Editor, the Gauntlet,” and be no longer than 300 words. The Gauntlet retains the right to edit submissions. Letters can be any technological lock on a piece his employer , in perceived allow them to continue making epi- Minister Jim Prentice know any delivered or mailed to the Gauntlet offi ce, Room 319 MacEwan of media, regardless of whether damages. While Adobe eventually sodes of Family Guy or whatever modifi cations to Canada’s copy- Student Centre, or sent by e-mail to [email protected]. you own the media or not. Say dropped the charges, Sklyarov was while controlling in which markets right law should allow Canadians you own a “copy-protected” CD, restricted to California and not and at what times their content is to backup and use their legally- which is the majority of com- allowed to return home for over released. Th ose of us who’ve ever acquired content without becom- mercial music nowadays. Most CD half a year. All this for merely imported a DVD from France and ing criminals. The Cover photo by Geoff MacIntosh, propeller by Ben Hoffman, ripping programs don’t care one researching a software program. had to rerecord it on DVD-R in order model Cam Cotton-O’Brien. way or another whether this soft - He did not copy a million eBooks, to avoid the pointless and costly ware is present and rip anyway. he fi gured out how a piece of code regional protection will just have Ændrew Rininsland However, such an act would be worked. Another example: in the to wait until whenever the content Opinions Editor illegal under the new legislation. earlier days of the DMCA, a group provider rereleases that movie in Note this doesn’t take into account of Princeton researchers were Canada or the U.S., if ever. what you do with the digital copy. unable to present their findings The Conservative government It doesn’t matter whether you of how they circumvented SDMI’s has a minority, however, and they intend to keep a copy on your copyright protection aft er receiving presently have the ability to pass iPod so you can listen to Tom DMCA threats from the Recording whatever legislation they want Jones’ “It’s not Unusual” while Industry Association of America. given the Liberals’ total lack of jogging (Clarifi cation: Th e author It’s important to note here that SDMI wanting to run in an election of this editorial neither listens to nor challenged researchers to beat its any time soon. This, along with endorses Tom Jones. He doesn’t jog encryption and watermarking tech- Bill C-—which gives minimum either, for that matter.) or distribute nology; when some proved capable sentences for some drug-related his entire discography via Bittorrent. of the task, SDMI’s employer pulled off enses and aligns us closer with What is made illegal is the break- the plug and prevented independent the U.S.-led War on Drugs—will GAUNTLET NEWS JANUARY 17.08 5 news Editor: Katy Anderson—[email protected] NTREE recommends carbon tax Sarelle Azuelos number, escalating over time with the all major polluters in the country News Assistant money going into technology, you and will continue with a two per could avoid having to reach those cent annual decrease until . ost people would agree kinds of values.” However, both Marshall and Alvarez that our ozone layer is a Alvarez explained Alberta’s cur- noted change needed to encompass Mbeloved friend, but not all rent legislation sets the price at more than just regulatory reforms. can agree on how to save it.  per tonne on certain emissions is Marshall explained he would like While the introduction of a an example of progress. Th e money to see a cap and trade system on carbon tax is approved by envi- is currently going towards a technol- large industry, including the oil ronmental agencies and petroleum ogy fund which is used to research and gas sector, so their emissions producers alike, it does not appear methods on reducing carbon emis- are reduced. that the federal government will be sions which that Alvarez strongly “A carbon tax on downstream enforcing these changes any time supports. fuel usage, whether it’s gasoline for soon. Despite the lack of urgency to vehicles or natural gas for heating, Th e National Round Table on the implement the law, environment consumers pay a tax on the fossil Environment and the Economy is minister John Baird did agree that fuel that they burn,” he said. “On Chelsea Albo/the Gauntlet a group of individuals with train- some regulations needed to be put top of that, have a regulatory sys- ing in environmental sciences or To reduce pollution from non-renewable resources like oil, many in place. Baird acknowledged the tem for areas that aren’t captured and experience in the industry. They recommend a carbon tax and cap and trade system. technology fund is an essential step don’t react very well to carbon price: released their “Getting to : in the reduction process. things like fuel effi ciency regulations Canada’s Transition to a Low- doubted these targets would be come clear that it was necessary. “We’ve got to put a price on for vehicles and appliances.” emission Future” report Mon., Jan.  reached in time. Canadian Association of Petroleum carbon,” said Baird at a House Baird is currently focusing on a recommending a carbon tax, cap “In the long-term, I am very con- Producers president Pierre Alvarez of Commons media conference system that allows the market to set and trade system, or some combi- fi dent that what came out on [Jan. ] is satisfi ed with the current rate of Mon., Jan. . “We’ve got to have an the carbon price based on the reduc- nation of both to decrease carbon will be implemented,” he said. “I progress. He supports the NRTEE approach that seeks to deal with air tions it is forced to make. Alvarez, emissions. Their goal is to cut don’t know how long it is going recommendations, but with minor pollution at the same time. But, the while content that carbon reductions  per cent by  and roughly to take and the fact that the federal opposition on certain details. key point is that we have announced are occurring, is stressing patience.  per cent by . However, NRTEE government immediately distanced “If you look at the far end of signifi cant and deep reductions that “While it might not be as fast as only plays an advisory role to the itself from the fi ndings isn’t terribly their scheme, which is  or industry is already responsible for. some people [would] like to see, I federal government and its recom- hopeful in the short-term.”  a tonne, that would have a Six per cent last year, six per cent do think you are seeing a shift,” mendations are not binding. Marshall admitted he was confi - dramatic and negative impact on this year and an additional six per said Alvarez. “Companies and David Suzuki Foundation climate dent action would be taken eventu- the economy,” said Alvarez. “Our cent next year.” consumers do understand that change policy analyst Dale Marshall ally, if only because it would be- hope is that if you start with a lower Th e regulatory cuts are aimed at everybody has a role to play.” U of C student, former ski club head passes on

Sarelle Azuelos with fi les from Katy Anderson “He was always out there, always skiing, News Assistant and if not skiing, mountain biking,” he said. “He just loved being out there.” A University of Calgary student died of Brydges was consoled by the knowledge natural causes this past week. that Eric had lived the way he wanted to. Eric Lahoda, an avid skiing enthusiast “It’s sort of a comfort for most of us that passed away after experiencing cardiac knew him that he went out with his ski boots arrest Wed., Jan.  at the end of a full day on,” said Brydges. “His big passion was being of skiing at Lake Louise. He was airlift ed to out in the mountains and skiing.” a Calgary hospital where he remained in a Another friend and president of the Food coma for nine days. and Wine Club Ryan MacLean said he will Friends of the -year-old described him miss seeing Eric around the university. Eric as always cheerful and a dedicated friend. Ski worked several jobs on campus—includ- Club president Josh Brydges worked with ing the Den, Black Lounge, and MacEwan Lahoda for several years. Student Centre Conference Services—along “He always had time to stop and talk, with his dedicated club participation. even if there was a midterm he had to write “I met Eric planning a Value Village in fi ve minutes he’d stop and talk for ,” formal,” said MacLean. “Th at was always he said. his dream, to have a big formal party in the Lahoda had been Ski Club president for style of retro ’s and ’s. [We had one three years before passing the reins—he was but,] it wasn’t here, it was a smaller thing. going to begin his last term. Cody Spierendurg So it didn’t come to fruition.” was a Ski Club member and friend. Th e Ski Club and Food and Wine Club will courtesy Josh Bridges “He was supposed to graduate this year,” continue Eric’s legacy hosting a retro formal said Spierendurg. “He was going to start a cab at the Den Sat., Feb. with proceeds going Lahoda passed away Sun., Jan. 13. He was 22. company, a bike tour company.” to a charity yet to be determined. Lahoda was the eldest brother in a “He lived for the moment,” said MacLean. around because you never know about Th u., Jan.  from – p.m. His funeral is at the family of five boys. His brother, Steve, “We can learn from that. To make sure that these things.” Corpus Christi Catholic Church Fri., Jan  stressed Eric’s love for the outdoors. we’re happy now and kind of spread that A wake will be held at Th at Empty Space at  p.m. All are invited to attend. campus quips What do you think of Alberta using nuclear power?

“A good source of “It’s fi ne.” “It’ll be pretty good, “Never really alternative energy.” – Steven, diploma prep if it’s not danger- thought about it. – Tammy, fi rst-year course ous.” Sure.” education – Jackie, fi rst-year – Rukmani, third- natural science year natural science

Interviews: Andrew Chiacchia Photographs: Daniel Pagan 6 JANUARY 17.08 GAUNTLET NEWS Stick like a gecko does: awesomely Christina Lam the Canadian Journal of Zoology. Gauntlet News “Geckos have a huge amount of bristles on their fingers and ith a little help from a toes that make contact with the South African gecko, a surface.” explained Russell. “Th ey WUniversity of Calgary create a sort of electrostatic type professor has shed light on how bond but also frictional interaction. these tiny lizards get themselves It’s a reversible system so if you pull both into and out of sticky situ- in one direction, the bond sticks. If ations. you push in the other direction, it Geckos have long fascinated comes off .” biologists with their mysterious A single gecko toe may contain ability to attach to nearly any surface over a million of these bristles, without the use of a sticky secretion. each measuring about one micron However, for Dr. Anthony Russell, in length, Russell noted. Th e abun- a gekkotan adhesion expert, it was dance of these bristles lends geckos not the attaching but the detaching two to three thousand times the that fi rst drew his attention. adhesive strength normally required “Sticking to a surface is not to hold them ups. Chris Pedersen/the Gauntlet difficult.” said Russell. “Getting “We asked ourselves, ‘how something off the surface and not come nature has produced some- This gecko uses only one per cent of its potential stickeness to hold on to surfaces. damaging it is difficult. So what thing that is a thousand times geckos have is this sort of magical more sticky than it needs to be?’” research team created a D topo- the total “equipment” they have. possible human applications. mechanism that can be created or said Russell. “What are these graphical map of the gecko’s contact “Their toes are built in such a However, Russell’s next step destroyed without damage to the animals really doing in nature as surfaces. way that anytime they put their will be to answer a few lingering material.” opposed to what we can make “What we were looking at was foot down, they’ll make enough questions. Together with graduate student them do in the lab?” how much of the rocky surface contact to support them but it will “What we’ve done is reported Megan Johnson, Russell sought to To answer these questions, Russell would be available for the geckos be very little of the total capabilities on only one species,” he said. “I clarify how geckos make contact and Johnson looked to a species of to attach to.” Johnson said. that they have,” said Russel. want to see how closely related with such a wide variety of sur- diurnal—or daytime active—gecko Russel explained the amount of Russell’s findings add to the species in the same [location] faces. Th eir fi ndings were recently inhabiting rocky regions of Namibia. surface area the gecko uses to stick growing body of research conducted have adjusted their adhesive published in the Dec. ’ issue of Using electron microscopy, the to surfaces is only one per cent of since the discovery of the lizards’ structure to suit the particular adhesive abilities in . What has rock types that they’re moving since developed is a heated race to on. Is the gecko system microen- adapt gekkotan technology for use gineered to particular types of sur- in the military, robotics and other face? Or is it one-size-fi ts all?” ENGG Week shenanigans

John McDonald There are also various evening Gauntlet News activities.” One of the biggest events Engineers kicked off ENGG is the charity auction, said Week Mon. with their annual Mechanical ENGG Week judge parade around campus dressed to Jenn McKintyre. the nines in robes and costumes “All proceeds go to the Light Up singing rowdy songs and setting the World Project—putting LED off sirens. lights in Th ird World countries,” “It’s about having fun,” said McIntyre. second-year civil engineering Along with the charity auction, student Chelsea Smolka. “It’s a the ENGG Week cabaret will be great opportunity to meet other donating proceeds to charity. people in the faculty. It’s a good Every year there is a movie fes- opportunity for students to interact tival held where each engineering in an environment that’s accom- department submits a – min- modating to all students. Not all ute movie. the events are centred around “Th is year, required elements drinking.” include [their] best animation, Engineering Week at the commercial song/dance, best scene University of Calgary brings a with whipped cream and best wed- sense of community to the stu- ding crash.” said McIntyre. dents involved. Th e movie festival happens Th u. “Engineering Week’s pur- evening in ICT . pose is to strengthen the bonds “An integral part of making between engineering students, ENGG week a success is for the promote communication and students to participate,” said encourage pride for students’ Yates. “ENGG traditions have begun respective departments and, at to dwindle and it’s vital that we the same time, raise money for maintain our sense of commu- charity,” said Engineering Student nity. Acquaintances made in Society president Kim Yeats. “All engineering will be lifelong con- departments compete in compe- tacts in industry. It begins here.” titions during the week which range from cooking for the judges,

movie festival submissions to a Check out enggweek.com for schedule of events week-long key clue scavenger hunt. and their locations. GAUNTLET NEWS JANUARY 17.08 7 U of C takes a second look at projects

Jon Roe closer to their initial government funding Features Editor request. Mallabone didn’t attribute the government nflationary pressures have changed stance of not covering the EEE building’s the scope of some of the University infl ation costs to a policy change, however, Iof Calgary’s capital expansion plans. and said that it was SAIT’s internal planning However, university administration asserted team who decided it was best to scale back that all of its projects are moving forward the TTC project. No agreement between and will be completed by their intended SAIT and the government has been made as deadlines. to who will cover the infl ationary costs of Th e U of C has brought on a retired pro- the  million for the TTC project. fessional engineer, Barry Lester, to advise Assistant communications director for the administration on their capital projects. Alberta government’s Advanced Energy and Contrary to what was reported in a Dec. Technology Department Donna McColl said Calgary Herald article, Lester was not that projects were reviewed on an individual brought on to review the capital expansion. basis with Alberta’s post-secondary education U of C provost Dr. Alan Harrison explained system with the whole in mind and not on Daniel Pagan/the Gauntlet Lester’s role is more of a bridge to a new an institution-by-institution basis. vice-president’s position to be fi lled by the Billboards like this one have announced the coming of the ISEEE institute. “I can’t speak to a policy [about covering spring. Th e U of C’s capital expansion fell infl ation] that’s going to stand forever,” said under the scope of the VP fi nance’s portfolio, ISEEE building is now known, will not have ects, the government would not be covering McColl. “I can tell you that we have a number but with so many projects, administration any government infl ationary adjustments. infl ationary costs. of capital requests on the table and they’re felt it would be best to split the portfolio into Th e money will also be given in installments At the U of C’s post-secondary neighbour all reviewed in the scope of ‘campus Alberta’ two, Harrison noted. over fi ve years, increasing the amount of infl a- SAIT, the government is currently consider- and what’s best for students, taxpayers and In the meantime, Lester will be providing tionary erosion, Harrison explained. ing a  million request fi led in  for society at large.” his expert advice to the U of C’s . billion Th e U of C has reduced the scale of the ISEEE the , student Trades and Technology Th e U of C has adjusted the EEE project, expansion plan as it moves forward. project, which was originally two buildings, Complex. When the project was originally but has placed a priority on student spaces Part of the capital expansion plan, the ISEEE the ISEEE building and an experiential learn- announced back in , the TTC was bud- with the EEE building. Harrison noted that building, received  million in a summer ing centre. Both will now be contained in the geted at  million. However, since then, while it was diffi cult to say categorically where announcement by the provincial government. EEE building on a reduced scale. the estimated costs have increased to  adjustments had been made, the number of But, contrary to prior government grants to Harrison noted that the lack of infl ation million, according to SAIT VP external rela- student spaces would remain intact. the U of C’s capital projects, including the coverage in the EEE grant had not curbed any tions Guy Mallabone. “We still believe we can build a  million for the Taylor Family Digital of the U of C’s ambition with future capital SAIT has reportedly adjusted the size of the significant building that will provide Library to be completed by Sep. , the projects. But, he was unsure of whether or TTC building from . million square feet to a wonderful education experience  million given to the Energy, Environment not this refl ected a change in government around half that, while keeping the number for the , students [the government] and Experiential learning building, as the policy and is concerned that with future proj- of student spaces intact, to keep the costs originally funded us for,” said Harrison. 8 JANUARY 17.08 GAUNTLET NEWS The ongoing debate on nuclear energy Speaker discusses the proposed use of nuclear power in Alberta Andrew Barbero energy is out in front of nuclear tages in this regard, Edwards Gauntlet News and this is the route we should be wondered if Alberta would not going and putting our money become an ideal repository for lberta may soon be the site behind.” nuclear waste from all over the of many nuclear plants. Edwards pointed to Germany, country. A The Energy Alberta a country which has scrapped its Despite numerous environ- Corporation proposed nuclear nuclear program in favour of wind mental concerns, Edwards’ most power early last year as a means energy and now leads Europe in passionate critique is centred of supplying energy to the oil and greenhouse gas reductions. on nuclear reactors connection gas industry while reducing green- Edwards’ critique of nuclear to nuclear arms, where the ura- house gas emissions. Peace River is energy falls under three catego- nium used for energy production a likely site for the fi rst plant. ries; safety, waste and the disturb- becomes an ideal raw material for However, fueling the oilsands ing connection between peaceful any group wishing to build weap- with nuclear energy is not a greener nuclear energy production and ons of mass destruction. alternative, said one expert in the nuclear weapons. “Nuclear energy doesn’t solve fi eld. “When operating nuclear reac- the global warming problem, “Nuclear Power is too slow, tors, small events can lead to it only adds to the problem of too expensive and ultimately too substantial consequences,” said extermination devices and suicide risky,” said Canadian Coalition for Edwards, explaining how a single devices, being nuclear weapons,” Nuclear Responsibility president nuclear mistake would burden said Edwards. “If we don’t get rid Gordon Edwards. countless generations of Albertans. of these weapons, they will get rid Considered Canada’s leading “You can’t rebuild aft er a nuclear of us.” nuclear critic, the mathemat- accident, you no longer have a Long believed to be a greener ics professor from Montreal’s livable environment.” option than fossil fuels, Albertans Vanier College was invited by the Nuclear reactors in eastern are debating the nuclear question Alberta anti-nuclear group Citizens Canada have drained billions at all levels. Advocating Use of Sustainable from provincial budgets with “My kids are looking at both the Energy to speak to Albertans costly regulation enforcement pros and cons of it,” said Kristen regarding the proposed building and restoration eff orts, explained Simmons, a fourth-grade teacher of as many as  nuclear power Edwards. who grew up in Pickering, Ont., Chelsea Albo/the Gauntlet plants in Northern Alberta. There is also the matter of where nuclear power is used. “We don’t realize how much nuclear waste. To curb the use of fossil fuels, many propose nuclear energy. Simmons attended the pre- we have accomplished already “Waste remains dangerous for sentation to augment her class with energy conservation eff orts tens of thousands of years,” said thirteen nuclear waste storage sites, the process needs so much of it to discussion on alternative energy and that’s just through half-try- Edwards. “If you build thirteen which will all be located next to cool the waste.” sources, where it’s studied ing,” said Edwards. “Renewable nuclear power plants, you need important bodies of water because Because of geographic advan- alongside wind and solar energy. GAUNTLET NEWS JANUARY 17.08 9 Campus newsmakers of ’07 Katy Anderson dent housing with politicians, they Th e vet school’s two buildings—one group of university admisrators and News Editor would only be redirected to another near Spy Hill and one at the Foothills community members who help to level of government. To combat this, medical centre—are near comple- govern the direction of the univer- SU fi ghts housing shortage the paper outlined clear, specifi c tion and the school has received sity—with a tuition consultation he City of Calgary’s aff ord- initiatives that could be taken at the needed accreditation from the paper in Dec. able housing shortage had an each level. American Veterinary Association. The paper asked for a raise in Timpact everywhere, includ- The SU also hosted a forum at It will initially offer spots for quality proportional to the raise ing the university. the university to raise awareness  students, all of which will in tuition, through initiatives like Th is year’s wait list to get into on- around the issue. Although the be Albertan, and the number is Quality Money. Th ough the policy campus residence was still over  student turnout was fairly low, expected to go up. was well-researched, it received criti- people by the beginning of the fall many politicians, both municipal Th e school will provide a much semester, making student housing and provincial, attended. needed fi lling for the void in the one of the biggest issues of the year. Shortly aft er the paper was released industry, according to dean Dr. To combat the issue, the University U of C administration announced Alastair Cribb. of Calgary Students’ Union put that a -person residence would “In Alberta, for the last ten years, together an affordable housing be built on campus by . we’ve been registering between  paper. and  new veterinarians every Before the paper was put together, ISEEE gets funding nal announcement of , student year,” said Cribb. “Only  stu- student leaders found that each time The day premier Ed Stelmach spaces and will replace some of the dents from Alberta currently go they would bring up the lack of stu- was pied in the face, he gave deteriorating biology and chemistry and get their education in Canada. the U of C’s Institute of Energy, laboratories on campus Th at means we’ve been attracting Environment and Economy ISEEE is an inter-disciplinary veterinarians to Alberta from other  million dollars. institute and will focus on working locations and the demand for vets Unfortunately the funding fell across streams of study in order is increasing across the world. If we short of the U of C’s combined to sustainably develop Alberta’s don’t have more students in the pro- requested amount of  mil- energy resources. As well, the insti- gram, we’re going to be in a worse lion dollars—the initial request of tute has brought many infl uential defi cit than we are now. When you million and the added amount researchers to campus including graduate, you’re basically guaranteed of  million for the Experiential Dr. David Keith, a member of the employment.” cism because it did not do enough to Learning Centre. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate get the attention of students and did Due to inflationary costs and Change. Tuition consultation, increase not address the entry barrier faced lack of funds, the U of C is now Like most years, tuition was by incoming students. However, going to curb their plans of hav- Vet school to open fall ’ increased. Th is time by . per cent it had a warm reception from ing the ISEEE and the ELC in two After a long wait, the U of C per course, which works out to about the board, including the U of C’s buildings. However, spokesmen for announced in Oct. the School  a year for a full time student. president Harvey Weingarten. the institute are adamant that the of Veterinary Medicine would Th is year, the U of C’s SU pre- Look for an increase in quality building will still house the origi- open in fall —two years late. sented the Board of Governors—a to come in the following years. 10 JANUARY 17.08 GAUNTLET NEWS Deer, prank calls and security Cam Cotton-O’Brien came up on display,” said Fritz. basically grazing on the lawn and TLF Editor “One of the supervisors [was] able grass here,” said Fritz. “Th ese ten to use the internet and trace the and twelve-year-old boys [from a disgruntled former-stu- phone call to a phone booth in day camp] decided to chase the dent continues his bar- Toronto. Campus Security then deer, resulting in the deer running Arage of prank calls, the called the Toronto police, who through a plate glass window.” university loses two of its even- found him and warned him not Nov. also saw an abhorrent toed ungulates in a single evening to continue these phone calls.” assault on a female student and an assault casts an ominous The campus deer population by a man who followed her to cloud over strange times at Campus suff ered a gruesome nightmare, campus from downtown via the Security. losing two of its members in a C-Train. The victim was trans- Nearly a decade of nonsense single evening. Fish and Wildlife ported by EMS to the Rockyview continued as a disgruntled for- officers were called upon both hospital, while her assailant was mer U of C student, expelled in times to euthanize the unfortu- handed over to the Calgary Police , continued harassing Campus nate artiodactyls, one of whom Service. Security. Since that time, and was found in Lot  with a broken “It was a tragic situation involv- from various locations including leg, the other having been hit on ing a victim that was attacked on Edmonton, Toronto and Norway, Crowchild Trail. Fritz noted that campus,” said Campus Security Cam Cotton-O’Brien/the Gauntlet the individual has placed more only once during his ten-year ten- director Lanny Fritz. “Luckily, than , prank calls to Campus ure at Campus Security had Fish a quick response by students, a Fritz lords over all things security at the university. Security—sometimes as many as and Wildlife had to deal with a professor and a Campus Security – per weekend. His most deer-related disturbance before offi cer resulted in the off ender being Disturbingly, the incident was reported east of the uni- recent barrage of calls is suspected that night. apprehended, preventing the assault was echoed a month later when versity LRT station. A campus- to have been in Dec., when a man “Once, we had a deer that was from becoming more serious.” an attempted sexual assault wide security alert was issued. claiming to be in Student Family Housing—though withholding his specific location—reported that he was thinking of harm- ing his wife. Campus Security’s investigation discovered the claim was false and deemed it another prank from the man. Th e harasser, who apparently lacks creativity and relies mainly on expletives and other unprintable vulgari- ties, recently messed-up. “About two months ago the phone number he was calling from GAUNTLET JANUARY 17.08 11 opinions Editor: Ændrew Rininsland—[email protected] The upcoming doctor dilemma

It matters little whether individu- across three years, and thus more als are entering medical school aft er would graduate each year. Th ere is completing their undergrad, aft er nothing wrong with this, but it will two years of study, or directly not be enough on its own to amend Cam Cotton-O’Brien from high school. If the number the problem. Surely there will be a Pigeon Talk of spots at medical school remains signifi cant number of students to unchanged, this will have no impact whom an -month school year is ith the looming mass upon the number graduated. Th e unappealing. Th ey may simply want defection of baby- only scenario in which this solution to have a break, or they may need Wboomers from the could work is if there were vacan- the usual four summer months for whitewashed halls of hospitals to cies at medical schools that were not work, trying to off set some of the the white-sand beaches of retire- being fi lled. exorbitant cost of their schooling. ment, a critical shortage of doctors This is not the case, with far Further, a medical school operating is expected to hit a medical industry more people applying than being in this fashion would require a pro- already scarily understaff ed. accepted. Even if this measure were fessorial staff that worked through Th e planned solution to this prob- coupled with an increase in medical the summer. Perhaps this is possible, lem is to “fast-track” medical school. school capacity, it would provide a but it seems that there may need to Th ere are two facets to this proposal, boon only for those two years. Aft er be a rotation system whereby profes- neither of which is suffi cient. Th ere that, there would be a drop-off of sors are getting time to take a break is another solution, and one which individuals capable of becoming or conduct research. Th is being the would seemingly off er a viable way doctors. Letting some into medi- case, the number of students who to mitigate the problem, but it is so cal school two years early will not can be in each particular year may Paul Baker/the Gauntlet far unarticulated. mean that others of that age-range not rise, thus not actually resulting schools are being turned away. coming from abroad. Further, The first aspect of the now- suddenly develop a propensity to be in the graduation of more students. As well, medical school should this program should be funded being-considered solution is to a doctor which they otherwise would It may be assumed that some pro- be fi nancially accessible. Surely the by the federal government so that allow students into medical school not have. Perhaps the admission of grams can successfully make the exorbitant cost of post-secondary individuals wanting to pursue this without having fi rst completed an two-year veterans should become as switch to this mode, but it is unlikely education in this country prevents a option are not deterred by fi nancial undergraduate degree. As things common as are students with that all will do so. It is simply the case that number of capable individuals from inaccessibility. Clearly, there will be currently stand, it is theoretically level of training who are competent many individuals—professors and pursuing this career. Eff orts should some who are simply incapable of possible to gain admission to medi- to be in medical school, but this will students—will be unwilling to spend be made through reduced tuition, attaining Canadian standards of cal school having completed two do nothing to alleviate the problem almost all year in classes. As such, increased scholarships, and more medicine—the individuals that years of undergraduate studies, but posed by the beachcombing ways of this solution, though providing for substantial fi nancial aid to make should be duly denied a licence. this feature of entry requirements the boomers. some increase in the graduation rate medical school accessible to all. Th ere will, however, be a number is chronically underused. Th e idea Th e second idea is to reduce the of doctors, falls short of adequately The final part of the solution of doctors from other countries who is to begin allowing these two-year program from four years to three. addressing the problem. is to allow doctors immigrating do attain Canadian standards and university veterans into medicine Taking away a year of training from Having shown both of these from other countries to practice there is no reason for not allowing (assuming they have successfully members of society who need to solutions to fail, what is Canada here. Certainly, they should be them to practice. completed other entry require- be highly skilled would be craven supposed to do about its shortage held to the same standards as Th e current proposal to mitigate ments and testing), or even, as is mismanagement of the highest of doctors, and the coming crisis of those trained in Canada, but once the shortage of doctors in Canada done in Europe, to create a program order. Th e only way in which this the boomers’ long fi shing trip? these standards have been met, falls short of its objective. Th e true wherein high school grads directly is a viable option is if the course Obviously, capacity at the medical they should be granted a medical solution lies in the threefold changes enter medical school (through a load is made up by extending the schools should be increased. Th is is licence. Detractors may suggest that of increasing the number of spots six-year program instead of four, school year. Some institutions a no-brainer. Th is does not mean doctors trained in other countries in medical schools, making medi- with required pre-med courses (including the U of C) operate on that the entry requirements should won’t necessarily meet Canadian cal school fi nancially accessible to in the fi rst couple of years). Th is a near-year-round basis, which be lowered (as that would be as mis- standards, or they will not know all, and allowing doctors educated seems like a plausible solution to allows them to graduate doctors guided as cutting a year from the the specifi cs of Canadian medical in other countries to practice in the problem, until one realizes that in three years instead of four. By program), it merely assumes that a practices. Th is impasse can be met Canada after meeting Canadian it has no eff ect on the number of removing a year of study, the total great number of individuals meeting by the development of a special standards. Th e solution is there, it doctors exiting the system. number of students would be spread the entry requirements of medical training program for doctors just needs to be implemented. 12 JANUARY 17.08 GAUNTLET OPINIONS Of seeds and sovereignty cheerfully processed Emery’s and block their extradition to the taxes for years, something to U.S. if there’s a chance they’ll be the tune of nearly ,. Ask killed via capital punishment, why Health Canada. Th e organization should we willingly give up one of Ændrew Rininsland directed medical marijuana patients our own citizens to any country for Opinions Editor to Emery’s company when they something socially acceptable here, complained of the mediocre herb much less somebody as important arly this week, British coming out of Flin-Flon. These as Marc Emery to something as Columbia Marijuana Party seeds, if tended properly, can berserk and inept as the Bush Eleader, Cannabis Culture eventually produce the psychoac- administration? magazine editor and pot seed tive Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), It’s not about cannabis, it’s about salesman Marc Emery accepted but are by themselves nothing Canadian sovereignty and what a plea bargain with American beyond organic matter. Even if he we are dealing with is a colossal authorities to serve five years, was selling straight-up pot, would it failure of a country to protect one mostly in Canadian jail, with no even matter that much, with Canada of its own citizens in the face of hope of early release. Marc Emery having the most cannabis smokers an ideologically-motived bunch will serve a longer sentence than per capita of all the G nations? of drug warriors whose relevance many violent crime offenders, According to the U.N., one in four is only maintained through fear but the alternative would be up to Canadians have smoked pot at and political bullying. Maher  years in American prisons, for least once. It’s so socially accepted Arar is another person who has not only him but also two of his that we were a hairsbreadth from directly experienced the eff ects of closest friends (or “lieutenants,” as decriminalizing small amounts a the Canadian government failing one paper put it). few years ago. Th e Canadian people to protect one of its constituents You’d imagine Mr. Emery did clearly do not have a beef with Marc against the political wishes of foreign something atrocious, something Emery. For all intents and purposes, countries. Between their two cases, utterly inhumane, to arouse the he is exactly what the average red- an enormously bad precedent has fury of the greatest military power blooded Canadian citizen should been set for Canadian sovereignty on earth. With so many terror- aspire to be: politically-engaged, and our ability to simply tell our ists still running around over six socially active and a brilliant and narcissistic and presently insane years aft er the September  ter- successful entrepreneur. neighbor to the south “no.” rorist attacks, one would think So why the devil are we giving Just remember: fi rst, they came the United States would be very him over to the States? for the stoners. selective in its requests, given the According to the U.S., Emery was massive amount of eff ort required to directly responsible for the cultiva- For more information on the Marc Emery

extradite citizens of other sovereign tion of “thousands” of tonnes of deportation debacle, visit www.noextradition.net. courtesy Wikipedia article Cannabis. CC License. nations. He must’ve funnelled funds cannabis—a schedule  drug, to the Al-Qaida, or dealt arms to right along with heroin and crack Iraqi insurgents, or a host of other cocaine—within their country. Had terrible things. One would think, the initial sentence gone through, anyway. Emery would have been jailed on Mr. Emery has done nothing drug kingpin charges, likely for the beyond sell plant seeds, something rest of his life. Th is is clearly the which he’s done with the tacit result of a failed and out-of-control approval of the Canadian govern- war on drugs, a war Canadians have ment for years. Ask the Canadian indicated their disdain for time and Internal Revenue Agency. It’s time again. We protect murderers SU View: New Music on Film Series at That Empty Space! Sigur Ros starts it off on Jan. , then Pink Floyd will be playing live on Jan. ! (fi lm screening of Pink Floyd’s Th e Wall). February Richard Freeman is Black History Month and, along SU VP Events with many other events, there will be two “Music on Film” presenta- Sigur Ros are playing live in tions. On Tue. Feb. , none other That Empty Space Tue. Jan.  than DJ Shadow will play Empty at  p.m! Well, ok, the world- Space (DJ Shadow-Live in Tune, renowned Icelandic band won’t be On Time). On Tue. Feb. , there making it to Calgary any time soon, will be all the best DJs from around but we have the next best thing: the world, Z-Trip, Mix Master Sigur Ros’ new film Heima! The Mike, Q-Bert, DJ Premier and film follows the band as they more will all be live in Th at Empty embark on a free tour of their Space when we screen the hugely native Iceland playing venues as infl uential hip-hop documentary, small as a coff ee shop and as large Scratch. as an outdoor canyon. The film Come down to Th at Empty Space captures a rare glimpse into the every Tue. at  p.m. from Jan.  life and music of this hugely suc- until Feb. . You can sit back on cessful and oft en misunderstood comfy couches, learn about music group. and see some of the world’s greatest Sigur Ros’ Heima will be the artists perform just for you. kick-off for a new “Music on Film” series, a great way to enjoy and learn about the music you love. The SU View and its corresponding Films will be screened every Tue. headline are provided by the Students’ until reading week at  p.m. in Th at Union and published without Gauntlet Empty Space. editorial revision. GAUNTLET JANUARY 17.08 13 web Editor: Christian Louden—[email protected] a series of tubes Svedeesh Puretes! Bork Bork Bork! Furthermore, European Union and Swedish directives clearly state that ISPs are only responsible to facilitate access to the Internet, the Christian Louden article said. Karl Sigfrid and the six Production Editor other MPs concluded that it is not just the best solution, but the only hile the debate over solution to decriminalize fi le shar- copyright law rages on ing across the board. Th e seven MPs Win Canada, elsewhere representing the Swedish Moderate steps were taken in the right direc- Party supporting the proposal have tion aft er seven Swedish members of since grown in number to 13. parliament put forward a proposal Meanwhile, on the home front, to decriminalize fi le sharing alto- Industry Minister Jim Prentice gether. In an opinion piece pub- pushed for strict enforcement of lished in Swedish daily newspaper copyright law to bring Canada in Expressen, the seven MPs defended line with treaty commitments last their position. month. However, due to heavy The article reported that last pressure from protesters in Calgary fall, the Swedish government- and on Facebook, the proposal was appointed copyright analyst had quickly tabled. proposed that the best solution Many of the protesters believe to the piracy issue was an outright the World Intellectual Property An artist’s rendering of what the Swedish fl ag might look like if fi le sharing is decriminalized. ban of Internet access to violators of Organization treaties Prentice had anti-piracy laws. Th is would mean cited as the rationale for the immi- American lobby groups whose of copyright laws seem to shift in to continue to be relevant and make Internet Service Providers would be nent bill are outdated because they members are in principal the only favour of a few greedy businesses money, they need to regroup and tasked with tracking and reporting were draft ed during the early stages ones who stand to lose out on profi ts who manage the distribution of come up with another plan, because these violations. ISPs that failed to of the Internet’s growth as a popular as a result of piracy. intellectual property instead of its fi ghting a losing battle isn’t going to report violators would be fined. medium and therefore laws based Th is brings me to question the rightful owners. work. I understand that labels play When the proposal was sent out, on the WIPO treaties can’t be passed relevance of an industry that now Perhaps the debate in favour of an important role in the promotion, the response was overwhelmingly with any degree of fairness. appears to exist almost entirely to the laws would be more convinc- distribution and bankrolling record- unfavourable. Such legislation, they It is questionable how copyright propagate its own profi ts without ing if—in the case of the recording ing costs, but making money on CD wrote, would be nearly impossible legislation that appeases lobby adding any sort of benefi t to anyone industry—artists who are suppos- sales isn’t the answer. to enforce. Th e content of the infor- groups south of the border is good but its investors. Granted, copyright edly being protected by such laws If piracy has any hope to be mation sent back and forth between enough for Canadians and causes law protects intellectual property, actually had something to gain. extinguished, labels might consider users of the service is not the ISP’s concern that Prentice is in bed with but if it is used to go beyond pro- Unless music is purchased directly charging subscription fees for access responsibility, and it would be fool- the U.S. recording industry. tection, and merely as a means of from the artist, the majority of the to their libraries. For something like ish to place a government matter in Major proponents of the strict increasing profits of a few large money goes to the record labels. a one-time fee, subscribers could the hands of the private sector. copyright legislation are chiefly corporations, then the usefulness While the 10 cents an album might download anything recorded by that eventually add up to a signifi cant label. For all the trouble it can be to amount of money, the amount of fi nd a decent torrent, some might exposure artists get from the free not want to continue illegally down- exchange of their songs on the loading music if there is a cheap and Internet can only have a positive easy alternative to piracy. Still, this eff ect on concert ticket and mer- amounts to putting a Band-Aid on chandise sales. a gaping wound with hopes that If the recording industry wants everything will be okay. 14 JANUARY 17.08 GAUNTLET three lines free Coming in this week I assumed there Hey Frank on the couch on M.S.C. third Celebrate Australia Day at Dicken’s Leadership positions available! Lovers of Hip Hop, Break dance, and would be a massive backlog of TLFs fl oor. How bout instead of buying pot Pub (1000 9th Ave. S.W.). Aussie U of C 101, Zine, Forums, + more! Apply everything in between gather round! collected through the holidays...how and smoking a little bowl you save up Beer Specials all night long! Visit online at www.ucalgary.ca/ose. U of C Hip Hop and Funk Styles Club wrong I was. I have fi nally accepted for a place to stay, or pay some more of www.albertafooty.com for details. and S.T.A.N.D. presents ONE TOUCH, a that the beer will not come, but was your loan! Way to keep your priorities [Will the Foster’s be cheap? Yes? I’ll We are working to launch a commu- 1vs.1 bboy/bgirl battle Feb. 2, 2008 @ 6: shocked to fi nd that apparently the straight! Grow the fuck up! be there. nity bike shop on campus. Spandex 30 p.m. in the Mac Hall Ballroom. Check TLFs haven’t either. My theory is that [Sounds like you need to settle down. - Happily PissEd] will be acceptable attire. Check us out out www.hiphopandfunkstyles.org for the beer that you had planned to bring Perhaps a couch and a relaxant are next week. more info. to me to ensure that I published your in order? Arusha Action Films will resume on - The Bike Club missive somehow found its way into - SmokEd] Feb. 20, but in the meantime use your [Hurray for inappropriate comfort! To the girl in D Block of Craigie Hall your blood stream, causing you to for- Calgary Dollars at the box offi ce for - Tight PantEd] on Sunday Dec. 9 around 5: My friend get to give your TLF to me. So I’m left To the assbag with the sharpie in the the Plaza Theatre or for Movies that wearing the Rocky toque would like to without booze or content. Sad people. S.A. basement men’s washroom: we Matter. NEED WORK? Intramural Sports is hir- make you his Adrian. Really fucking sad. Put a smile on my don’t care what your friends do or how - www.moviesthatmatter.org ing basketball and ball hockey super- [Perhaps you could take her to the new face next week, bring your TLF (and you feel about it. Now I have to stare visors. 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Ouch. nature will not be printed. the houses, and the water’s brown.” To all my friends holding down the Applying to B-School for fall 2008? - An audience member Hope for the best. fort: Hong Kong has welcomed me Admissions strategies for accep- Eric Lahoda, you will be missed. - www.ChrisGheran.com with open arms; what a crazy-awe- tance to the world’s leading busi- To the S.U. V.P. of Events, I think you Thank you for your contributions to some city with Beautiful people! I ness programs. Seek expert advice. are too sexy for your shirt. campus life. Looking for graphic artist to create hope everyone is kicking ass, be sure - [email protected] - Empty Space Creeper logo for summer 2008 Honda V.F.R. that I am* I am looking for a tutor with Geophysi- Motorcycle meet. Honda Hootenanny - Ron Frank Ron Frank will be the next mentor. Apparently the Offi ce of the Student cal knowledge to assist with college in Nelson, B.C. Small payment and free [Ahh...saving money to travel. 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A look at aerobatics

courtesy Aerobatic Club of Alberta Amanda Hu vary from one’s normal commer- a lot of work. You have to be very Sports Editor cial airliner, glider or personal dedicated.” plane in several ways. Th e planes Jirasek explains that most aero- lying high, above in the are stress-tested for more G-forces batics planes are built from a kit sky, it’s a bird… no! It’s than normal planes to withstand that begins as a rigorously-tested FFa plane… yes! Suddenly maneuvers like sharp climbs or prototype. Th e plane goes through in an apparent free-fall, it twists going upside down. Th e engines, countless inspections to ensure its Geoff MacIntosh/the Gauntlet back up at a sharp angle. While at unlike conventional engines, are safety for the potentially dangerous fi rst glance, this airplane’s pilot is also designed to run upside down. aerobatics movements. Ivo Jirasek got his pilot license at 15. seemingly losing control, closer Th e wings are also designed dif- “[Inspections happen] more than inspection reveals they are exhibit- ferently—symmetrically, top and once because as you go through the ing sport. Their Alberta chapter Starting at beginner, the levels move ing expert mastery of their craft . bottom—to make the plane fl y the various stages, once it is built, you flies out of Springbank Airport through sportsman, intermediate, Aerobatics is the demonstration same way upside down as right side can’t see what’s inside,” he says. and participates in international advanced and unlimited. For those of intricate fl ying maneuvers using up. While not as effi cient, it ensures “Th en there is a test fl ight and the competitions, such as the upcom- preparing for competition, like specialized planes and technique the plane will not go into a free-fall plane has to do  or  hours close ing Advanced World Aerobatic the AWAC in Pendleton, there are to manipulate the movement of when performing unconventional to the airport. Th en it gets stamped. Championship in Pendleton, several things to consider on top these aircraft. Often performed movements. It’s quite a process.” Oregon Aug. –. Jirasek recalls of the normal diffi culties of fl ying for one’s own enjoyment or as a “Most of the planes are home- Groups like the Snowbirds his introduction to aerobatics, not- aerobatics maneuvers. sport in competition, the activity built,” says Dr. Ivo Jirasek, a of the Canadian Armed Forces ing the challenges with getting into “If you are ambitious, you can oft en awes and baffl es onlookers as University of Calgary computer have popularized aerobatics and the sport. start to get more into aerobatics pilots complete moves with intrigu- science professor and member airshows as a means of entertain- “I got my fi rst pilot license when and think about how it looks from ing names like the Cuban Eight, of Aerobatics Canada. “Th e guy ment for the masses. For civilians, I was  to fly gliders and then the judge’s perspective,” Jirasek Tailside and Pugachev’s Cobra. I bought my plane from said he Aerobatics Canada is the place to planes,” he says. “I got bored. Th en says. “You need somebody on the The planes used in aerobatics spent , hours building it. It’s go to get involved in the intrigu- I saw an aerobatics competition in ground to tell you how it looks from Springbank and I thought, ‘Wow, the ground. Th at is consequently that looks kind of interesting.’” more diffi cult because you think He says in order to enter aero- you’re doing it very nicely and batics, you have to get your pilot’s then from the ground, it doesn’t licence, pass several qualifi ers and look very good.” have access to an aerobatics plane Jirasek explained that there is a to make the whole process work.  kilometre cube space the plane Aft er that, fi ve to  accompanied must fl y in during competition. fl ight hours are required before Th is makes the maneuvers more students can take to the skies by challenging and adds to the amount themself. of skill required to complete the Aerobatics varies from the movements. Despite all the diffi cul- military formation fl ying air shows ties of fl ying at a high level, seeking seen performed with jet planes. In out other competitions is always order to do all the maneuvers, pilots benefi cial to every pilot. employ the use of a gyro eff ect that “You compare how other people can only be gained with a special- fl y, how other people fl y your type ized propeller aerobatics plane. of airplane,” says Jirasek. Jets limit movement due do their In the end, whether a pilot is in fast speed and also carry a heft y, it to win or to learn, aerobatics will inhibiting price tag. continue to thrive as an unconven- “Even if you wanted to do it [with tional sport and recreation, where it a jet], the cheapest jet plane would takes skill to look out of control. cost  million,” says Jirasek. “A jet Aerobatics Canada’s next com- can do a very fast fl yover and it has petition is in Calgary for the Judges a good rollover rate, so it can do a School Apr. –. lot of rolls, but that’s about it.” courtesy Aerobatic Club of Alberta Competitions are divided into Aerobatics Club of Alberta member Pat Spencer stands in front of his aircraft. several levels based on skill-level. Visit www.aerobaticscanada.ca to learn more. 16 JANUARY 17.08 GAUNTLET SPORTS SSportsports SShorts:horts: kkeepingeeping ffansans iinn tthehe kknownow Amanda Hu/the Gauntlet Amanda Hu the weekend set Jan.  and . solid blow to the Pandas as the Dinos Sports Editor Langford shone again for most of decisively fi nished –. Th e game the matches, as the scores settled was touch and go, as both teams lot of things happened over at  – (–, –, –) and mirrored each other in stats with our long break in the world – (–, –, –, –, Calgary scoring  rebounds to Aof Dinos athetics. We at the –). Alberta’s , eight steals to six and  Gauntlet always want to keep you up turnovers to . Th e Pandas fought to date, so here are some briefs on Men’s Hockey back in the weekend’s second game, what happened. Th e hockeysaurs saw some action beating the Dinos –. Dinos against the University of British strong-shooters Courtney Coyle Th e Dinos announced the appoint- Columbia Thunderbirds Jan.  and Whitney Haswell fought hard ment of women’s volleyball coach and . Jared Aulin was unstoppable with  and six points, respectively, Kevin Boyles as the program’s going into the Dinos’ fi rst game but fouled out, leaving the team in a interim athletic director Wed., versus the T-Birds and Jeff Weber tough spot that they couldn’t seem Jan. . Th e move followed former gave a solid goalie performance, to get out of. director Don Wilson’s removal keeping UBC at bay with the game from the position for undisclosed fi nishing – Fri. night. Off ence Men’s Basketball reasons. Boyles will continue coach- was in full force as the second Th e basketball dinosaurs spent ing his team through the duration of game of the weekend came up to some time in Winnipeg for the his job as director, which is slated a high – win for the Dinos. Aulin MTS Wesman Classic, battling to last throughout the remainder kept the pucks coming, bringing against Acadia University, Brock of the – season, as well as his goal total to surprising nine in University and the University of chair an advisory committee for six games. Winnipeg Dec. –. Aft er suff er- the program. ing one loss to Brock with –, the Women’s Basketball team fi nished the tournament with Women’s Volleyball After a short holiday break, two wins and a loss, earning a bronze The lady volleysaurs rocked all the basketsaurs fought it out for medal. Th eir own Battle of Alberta wins in their four games during the three victories against Laurentian resulted in a loss (–) and win break, bringing their winning streak University (–), the University (–) against the U of A Golden to a tally of six. Th eir fi rst weekend of Victoria (–) and Carleton Bears Jan.  and . Th e Bears’ early set saw the team shake off some University (–) Dec. –. – lead kept the Dinos out of the noticeable holiday dust, beating the Th e team then underwent a Battle win column, as they succumbed to Regina Cougars  – (–, –, of Alberta against the University of foul trouble Fri. Calgary fought back –) Fri., Jan.  and – (–, Alberta resulting in a win and loss the next night as Jeff Price led the –, –, –, –) Sat., Jan. Jan.  and . Th e fi rst match was a charge, scoring  points. . Th e team pulled through sloppy play with the solid leadership of captain Julie Young, who scored an impressive  kills and seven digs on Fri. and  kills and  digs on Sat. Th e ladysaurs regained momentum facing off against the Saskatchewan Huskies Jan.  and . Th ey man- aged two shutouts aft er pulling out behind a strong – Husky start Th u. and with Lauren Perry managing  kills Fri.

Men’s Volleyball Th e guysaurs of volleyball shut out their competition, scoring wins over the Cougars and Huskies. Th e team managed a – (–, –, –) win as Omar Langford pushed through with eight kills Fri. night. They continued the streak, pummelling the Cougars – (–, –, –, –). Th is win made for coach Rod Durrant’s fi rst CIS weekend sweep. Victory followed the team Katy Anderson/the Gauntlet to U of S, as they beat the – Huskies through both games of It’s an explosion of basketball! Biyahhh! GAUNTLET SPORTS JANUARY 17.08 17 Dinos split weekkendend ssetet

DINOS HUSKIES CIS athlete of the week after his eight points against UBC the previous vs weekend. Dino goaltending was also 2 5 key to the hockeysaurs’ turn-around, with the addition of Jeff Weber to the lineup as of his own eligibility men’s hockey Nov. . Th is series was going to be a battle and hockey fans were not Alyzée Sibtain disappointed. Gauntlet Sports Dino captain Ryan Annesley opened the scoring  seconds he University of Calgary into Fri. night’s game with an even- men’s hockeysaurs headed strength goal. The Dinos quickly Teast to face the reigning added to their lead and the Huskies Canada West champs, the University found themselves in a – hole as of Saskatchewan Huskies, in their the fi rst period was winding down. Jan. – series at the Rutherford The momentum shifted in the Rink. Th e Dinos, who just came off Huskies’ favour before they headed a two-game sweep of the University into the locker room, however, as of British Columbia Th underbirds Trent Adamus scored in the dying the weekend before, were looking seconds of the frame. to extend their six-game winning Th e second period was all Huskies, streak. Friday night’s contest went as Dino Aaron Richards’ hooking in the Dinos’ favour, as they were penalty allowed Huskies Mason victorious over the Huskies in a – Wallin to cut the hockeysaurs’ shootout victory. But Sat. night’s lead to a single goal. Less than four game spelled the end of the Dinos minutes later, the game was tied up winning times, as the Huskies beat at three apiece and the Dinos knew the hockeysaurs by a – count. they had to get their heads back in The th-ranked Dinos, who it before their complacency allowed were swept earlier in the season by their winning streak to end. the fourth-ranked Huskies, were in Each team scored once in the fi nal for a tough matchup against their frame, making overtime a necessity. Chris Pedersen/the Gauntlet fl atland opponents. Th e Huskies and Th e extra fi ve minutes solved noth- Dinos faced off Oct.  and  with ing, but the Dinos were able to per- Goalie Scott Tailbot (#30) is on the ball... I mean, the puck. the Huskies taking both games, as form in the shoot out. Dino Kyle they opened the series by defeat- Annesley scored fi rst and Aulin also West conference. Next up for the swept the Dinos earlier in the season Pronghorns last weekend and may ing the Dinos – in overtime and converted on his attempt. Th en, the hockeysaurs is the Battle of Alberta. during a home-and-home series, but have momentum on their side. – in a shootout the following Huskies missed both their shots the Th e Dinos will host the University of they will be facing a very diff erent night. Following the sweep, the hockeysaurs extended their winning Alberta Golden Bears Jan. – and group of hockeysaurs this time

Huskies went on a rampage as streak to seven games and headed are looking to defeat the Pandas for around. However, the Pandas just Puck drops at 7 p.m. at Father David Bauer Arena they kept pace with the top-ranked into the following game looking the fi rst time this season. Th e Bears swept the University of Lethbridge and admission is free with student I.D. University of Alberta Golden Bears. for more. As the Huskies prepared to host the Saturday night saw the Huskies Dinos this past weekend, they had get on the board fi rst with Casey Lee also just come off of a two-game scoring on even strength. Aulin tied sweep the previous weekend, over things up at the halfway mark, but the University of Regina Cougars. the Dinos wouldn’t score again until It was time for one of the red-hot Torrie Wheat’s third-period goal. A teams to cool off. The question minute and a half into the second remained as to who would be so period, the Huskies were up –, but unfortunate. By the end of the the Dinos were given a powerplay weekend, it was both. and an opportunity to pull within a Defence was the Huskies’ primary goal. However, Wheat was charged reason for their success this season, as with a holding penalty halfway their defensive line was allowing less through the Huskies’ four-minute than . goals per game. On the other major and the Dinos were not able hand, the Dinos were proving to be to capitalize. Wallin’s second goal of an off ensive powerhouse, scoring an the game came in the fi nal frame and average of nearly six goals per game ended the chance for a hockeysaur since former NHL-er Jared Aulin comeback, and snapped the Dinos’ became eligible Nov. . Aulin’s winning streak. eff orts were recently rewarded, as The defeat drops the Dinos to he was named Canada West and –– and third place in the Canada 18 JANUARY 17.08 GAUNTLET SPORTS Making the win column home The Dinos b-ballstas’ victories in key games leave team in second place in CIS

DINOS ‘HORNS “Basically any opinion poll of the University of Lethbridge ers. Even a support player such as Brandon University Bobcats are any kind we’re number two in Pronghorns in their weekend set Chris Unsworth would play much one of the top five teams in the vs the nation so, that says it’s prob- Jan.  and . more if he wasn’t on one of the top country. Most teams look to sweep 95 72 ably correct.” The Dinos have a solid start- teams in the country. at home and split on the road but During the Christmas break, ing five, a deep bench and are This week’s games will take the a team with this much talent aims the Dinos played in the Wesmen well-coached. Point guard Jeff Dinos against across the Canadian to sweep on the road as well. men’s basketball Tournament, beating the number- Price has one of the highest free prairies to Regina and Brandon. two ranked team at the time, the throw averages in Canada West, The University of Regina Cougars The Dinos’ next home game pits them against Stewart Pallard Acadia University Axemen, but is averaging just over  points may have a . record but they Fraser Valley University Jan. 25. Game time is Gauntlet Sports suffered a disappointing loss to per game and leads the team in have just one loss at home and the 8 p.m. at the Jack Simpson Gym. Brock University and still finished minutes played. Forward Henry t’s official. The University of third while playing in a very tough Bekkering is averaging close Calgary men’s basketball team bracket. to  points per game and his Iis the number-two ranked Then, the Dinos resumed their younger brother Ross is averag- team in the nation. Their ride regular season play with a split ing a double-double every game to the top has not been easy but against the University of Alberta with  points and  rebounds. this team has proven week after Golden Bears in Edmonton and The unsung hero of the team ’” week that they belong with the hosted the winless University of forward Robbie Sihota who is aver- very best teams in CIS basketball. Lethbridge Pronghorns, com- aging close to  points per game. The only two teams in the entire pletely destroying them with Fifth-year Cody Darrah rounds out country that have a higher win- – and – victories. the starting five and is a constant ning percentage than the Dinos are The games in Edmonton demon- three-point threat that teams need the Carlton Ravens, who are the strated the difference in attitudes to watch. defending national champions and towards university sports between Bench players such as Joe Schow, the third ranked Acadia University the two cities. At the U of A main Jeremy Odland and Tyler Fidler Axemen, who have played four gym, the stands were packed, with would start on nearly any other fewer games than Calgary. lineups at the concession stand and team in Canada West, but when “If you look at the coaches poll writeups about the games in the one plays on a team being a strong we’re number two, on CIS hoops Edmonton Journal. contender for the national title we’re number two,” said Dinos The team then took their there are going to be good play- head coach Dan Vanhooren. winning ways further, sweeping ers who are not going to be start-

Katy Anderson/the Gauntlet Ross Bekkering (#33) goes for the Pronghorns’ net. GAUNTLET SPORTS JANUARY 17.08 19 Dinos lose to Griffi ns in shootout Hockeysaurs need to rebound soon to gain season’s remaining 16 points

DINOS GRIFFINS the loss. “We’re just not fi nishing. ating many chances, none of which Th at’s going to be our focus next they were able to capitalize on and vs practice.” use to solve Griffi ns goalie Kristen 2 3 Both teams appeared very eager Sugiyama. Urness kept her team in it to return to action as the game by making some big saves herself in began at a highly energetic, fl uid the fi nal frame of regulation, includ- women’s hockey pace. Grant MacEwan opened ing a pad stop on a penalty shot. the scoring at : into the fi rst With no scoring in the third Derek Neumeier when Griffi n Jillian Barber scored a or overtime, the Dinos partook Gauntlet Sports sneaky wrap-around goal with only in their league-leading fourth four seconds remaining in a power shootout. Sugiyama proved to fter a long, holiday- play, her team’s third of the open- make the difference, denying all induced hockey hiatus, ing frame. Th e Griffi ns showcased three Dinos shooters. GMC’s lead- Athe University of Calgary their impressive puck controlling ing scorer Melody Howard, who Dinos women’s hockey team hit abilities in the man-advantage as won in the shootout the last time the ice again, beginning the latter the Dinos were unable to obtain these two teams met, scored on the half of their – season this past safe possession of the puck for second Griffi ns shot, which ended weekend. Th e Dinos were looking to the entirety of the two minutes, an up being the game-winner. Aft er fi nish off their extended home-and- uncharacteristic sight for the top- winning their fi rst two shootouts home split with the Grant MacEwan ranked penalty kill line. in dramatic fashion, the Dinos College Griffi ns by exacting some Th e lead was short-lived as the have now lost two in a row, both raptor revenge for a – shootout Dinos stormed back, led by Nerland. at the talons of the Griffi ns. loss they received before the break. She blazed in on the left wing and With the loss, the Dinos now However, the Dinos fell just inches fi red a shot that was blocked by a sit in fourth place out of six in short in the shootout once again, defender, but she retained the puck, the tight Alberta Colleges Athletic losing –. kept driving to the net and made Conference, but are only five Th e lady hockeysaurs evidently good on her second attempt, tying points behind the fi rst-place Red made the most of their much-needed the game at one with only : left Deer College Queens. The lady time off to rest and heal their players in the period. hockeysaurs, with only  possible as the team looked fully rejuvenated “Our coaches have been pressing points left to be won, will have to for their fi rst game back. Despite us to get in the zone and put it on rebound in a big way next weekend playing ferociously and controlling net,” she commented about her goal. against the Queens, the only team Geoff MacIntosh/the Gauntlet the puck for most of the game, the “My shot hit the defenceman’s shin the Dinos have yet to defeat this girls were hurt by their inability to pads but I picked it back up, found Ali Webb (#12) takes possession of the puck. season, if they still want to achieve convert on all of their chances, while a clear path and fi nished it.” their goal of entering the playoff s the Griffins got enough bounces Nerland’s goal wouldn’t be the of their own, Dinos forward Lianne play but it was denied by Dinos atop the illustrious plateau of fi rst their way to come out on top. only one the Dinos scored in the Legere slid home a backhand in front netminder Katie Urness. in the ACAC standings. “We outplayed them but couldn’t dying minutes of a period. With of the MacEwan net to tie the game Th e Dinos, aft er erasing two one- fi nish on a lot of the chances that the Griffi ns leading – late in the at – with only : remaining in goal defi cits, were resolute to not let The ladysaurs face off against Red Deer College we had,” lamented forward Beth second, the Dinos pushed back hard the period. GMC came back with a their eff orts go to waste and took away and at home Jan. 17 and 19. Game time is Nerland, who had one goal in and were rewarded. On a power play great scoring chance the very next control of the third period, gener- 7 p.m. Basketsaurs deal out beating on Pronghorns

DINOS ‘HORNS 79 vs 66 women’s basketball Cole Christensen and Amanda Hu Gauntlet Sports

Following the holiday break, the University of Calgary lady basket- saurs got back to business as they hosted the Lethbridge Pronghorns in the friendly confines of the Amanda Hu/the Gauntlet Jack Simpson Gym Jan.  and . However, the Dinos did not Intensity ensues. play the part of welcoming hosts, beating the ’Horns – Fri. and the half. Th e Dinos managed an – Sat. impressive  per cent shooting Friday’s beat-down featured average with the ’Horns squeeked several easy baskets by the Dinos, through the game with  per cent. mostly dueto-forced turnovers and Fift h-year forward Michelle Wilson some hard playing against sloppy led the ladysaurs throughout the Pronghorns’ defence. Calgary ran match, pitching in with a -point with a – lead through the fi rst performance. Dinos head coach quarter, with Lethbridge attempt- Shawnee Harle was very positive ing a strong comeback going into see b-ballin’, page 20 20 JANUARY 17.08 GAUNTLET SPORTS Sportspinions: It ain’t about the money, man. years and I’m never going to stop,” love of the game, so to speak, and and money. And the money thing because the people that surround is what sticks with me, because it him in his profession every night Austin Paladeau was the very next day that Alexander let him move toward his goal of Sports Columnist Ovechkin signed his life away to the being happy. Ovechkin has stated Washington Capitals in a move before that he loves playing hockey that, according to Th e Dude’s life and his ultimate goal is to win a came to a rather sudden conclu- philosophy—which is now mine as Stanley Cup. Th e caveat here is that sion the other day: most of my well—makes no sense at all. his evident need for the money has Ilife philosophy is based upon Alexander Ovechkin, for the subverted his chances of achieving the anecdotal advice and teachings uninitiated, is arguably the purest his supposed goal because, in the of cab drivers. Depending on who goal scorer the National Hockey current economical landscape of you are, this will likely strike you League has to off er. Since joining the NHL, the chances of him being as either utterly nonsensical or a the league post-lockout, Alexander surrounded by a Stanley Cup con- stroke of genius. For those of you the Great, as he is oft en referred to, tender type team is almost nil. Look in the latter camp, well, this article has scored more goals than anybody at Jarome Iginla here in Calgary, or is for you. else in the circuit, besting such red Joe Th ornton in San Jose. Both are I arrived at this epiphany very ser- light luminaries as Dany Heatley and viewed as being in the top- talent endipitously: I just happened to hop Iyla Kovalchuk. Th is led the Capitals of the NHL, and yet both are paid in the backseat of a cab manned by to issue the -year-old a -year, less than players with half their skills none other than Th e Dude from the  million contract—the richest and none of their credentials (see movie Th e Big Lebowski. Or at least pact in NHL history. Sounds pretty Vanek, Th omas or Briere, Daniel). a guy who looked, acted, and talked nice, doesn’t it? It should, if you only Th ey both took less money to stay like him. Th e conversation—or les- care about how big your house is, in a setting that would best cultivate son, as I prefer to think of it—started how many cars you can buy or winning a championship and their off with me asking how his night was bottles of Smirnoff you can stock- respective teams are better for it. If going. Th is proved to be an impor- pile. But the Dude thinks diff erently AO really wanted to bring a cup to tant development for two reasons. minute journey until, “How much man. Man, I’m telling you don’t and to fully understand his line of the District of Columbia then he Firstly, his answer proceeded to last do I owe you?” and “Th anks, good ever get married man.” He then thinking, we need to jump back to should have been willing to make the entire ride home and secondly, night.” His answer, verbatim, was proceeded to expound on his views that life changing cab ride. only  million or less a year so that those fi ve words were the last things this: “Hey man, my night is going of being a father, “It’s tough,” doing “Man, I tell you, I wouldn’t do the team would be able to aff ord I said during the course of my - good man. My girlfriend is drunk drugs, “I’ve been smoking pot for  anything diff erent. My life is good. some talent to compliment his I don’t have a lot of money but I don’t considerable skill. I mean, lets face need it because man, I get to jump facts. Chris Clark, Brooks Laich and in this cab every night and entertain even homeboy Jeff Schultz don’t and talk to people and have a good exactly strike fear into the Ottawa time. It’s like, hey, I could have done Senators and Detroit Red Wings’ things diff erent and gotten a diff er- hearts. As Th e Dude was fast to ent career, but I treasure the people I remind me, you can have all the get to meet every night because they money in the world but if you don’t help me reach my ultimate goal of have anyone around you to share just being happy man.” it with, the wealth really doesn’t It’s an interesting view, isn’t it? mean anything, in the end. And Th e Dude does what he does for the that’s the real lesson, man. B-ballin’, continued from page 19

in her assessment of the victory. cut down on our unforced errors, “[Friday’s] win was convincing,” play with focus at both ends, make she said. “For us, good defence leads every defensive possession matter to good off ence and Fri., we forced and then battle for  minutes.” turnovers and converted those into Th e – ladysaurs currently sit easy baskets at the other end.” second in the Central division of the Th e second game of the week- Canada West Conference, trailing end double-header was a diff erent only the – University of Alberta story. With both teams struggling Golden Bears. Th e Dinos are also offensively, the game remained ranked sixth in the nation. deadlocked until a Dinos run late Th e team next faces off against in the fourth quarter. As per usual, the University of Regina Cougars turnovers turned out to be the and the Brandon University. Regina difference in the game, with the leads the pack in the Great Plains Pronghorns committing  of them, division and matches Calgary’s in part due to  steals by the home record of –, meaning the teams’ team. Lousy shooting percentages faceoff will be equal and a matter of slowed the game down with Calgary who can stay on the ball long enough rocking a measly  per cent and to win. As long as Calgary remains Lethbridge at  per cent. on its game, Brandon should prove As the regular season progresses to be an easy victory as they stand in into the second half, Coach Harle last place of the Great Plains division has made it imperative that the lady- with an embarrassing –. saurs continue to execute plays and cut down on critical errors.

“Our emphasis is play smart, The ladysaurs face off against the University of play tough,” she said. “We need to Regina and Brandon University Jan. 18 and 19. GAUNTLET JANUARY 17.08 21 entertainment Editor: Ryan Pike—[email protected] Meet Calgary’s Sundance kid

CamChristiansen remarks Christiansen. “Luckily we had a chance to meet Judy filminterview Gladstone from Bravo!FACT. Th ey have a foundation to assist talent, Ryan Pike so we got some funding through Entertainment Editor them to pursue this idea.” Despite being a fi rst eff ort for he Sundance Film Festival Christiansen, I Have Seen the Future typically does not impact has met with positive response. In Tthe lives of Calgarians very addition to being recognized by much. Fans of the television show its selection to Sundance, the fi lm Entourage may vaguely recall seeing was named one of the  best short brief glimpses of the festival at one fi lms at the Toronto International point, but the prototypical citizen Film Festival. Th e fi lm’s involve- remains blissfully unaware of the ment in the festival is what gave happenings in Park City, Utah for Christiansen the confidence to  days in Jan. apply to others. This year, however, Calgary’s “I didn’t even apply for any Cam Christiansen heads to festivals until Bravo applied on Sundance not only as a fi lm fan, but my behalf to Toronto,” says as a competitor. Christiansen’s ani- Christiansen. “For me, I was actu- mated short I Have Seen the Future, ally just thinking it would be cool. based on a song by local musician I get [my fi lm] on Bravo, it’ll be Kris Demeanor, was one of  shorts on national TV and that’ll be cool. selected from , submissions. I didn’t really expect much else. courtesy Sundance Film Festival What makes his experience unique Th en I got word from them that is his relative inexperience with the Toronto festival was interested The animated I Have Seen the Future earned Cam Christiansen (inset) a spot at Sundance. fi lmmaking. in it. I got all excited and it made “Th e one we got into Sundance me inspired to apply absolutely developing it,” says Christiansen. “It’s hard to know right now how Redford as a festival competitor. with was basically the first film everywhere, including Sundance “It’s gonna use a lot of the it’s all going to play out in terms of “We just decided to go for it, I’ve made,” shares Christiansen. and, at the time, I didn’t know same techniques that I started funding,” he says. “It may take lon- enjoy it as much as possible,” “I worked in the commercial side what to think about it. It’s super- messing around with my ger, but that’s the kind of exciting admits Christiansen. “I had heard of things for the last eight years hard to get in there. A year later, I short—which is using motion thing about working in this digital from some other people that you doing commercials and motion- get a call from them and fell out of capture data, computer modelling era. It kind of makes it accessible. could easily go ahead and continue type stuff for ad agencies and web my chair.” and animation—on a much more Th ings you can do now what you to make movies for the next  years development and stuff .” Christiansen isn’t about to rest ambitious scale and hopefully with couldn’t possibly do even fi ve years and make really great movies and I Have Seen the Future began on his laurels and enjoy his suc- more ambitious results.” ago.” still not get in there. You should as an idea when Christiansen was cess. He’s already hard at work Increasing the length of a proj- While the work on his next just go and enjoy it. Th at’s what selected to pitch projects at the on his followup project, based on ect tenfold doesn’t necessarily project is underway, Christiansen everyone tells me, so that’s what Banff Centre’s Interactive Screen Rheostatics guitarist Dave Binini’s mean that the project will take ten is heading to Utah to enjoy some we’re doing.” new media program. Despite book Five Hole: Tales of Hockey times as long to complete. While much-deserved time off. He’s some hardships, the project found Erotica. Instead of a six-minute Christiansen’s not entirely sure how relishing being able to attend all funding. short, though, his next project is long getting funding and making  days of the Sundance Film I Have Seen the Future can be downloaded between Jan. 17–27 at iTunes.com/sundance “We pitched at the Banff Centre going to be a full-length fi lm. the film will take, he’s aiming Festival, especially the chance to for $1.99 US. Check out more of Cam’s work at but we didn’t succeed at winning,” “We’re just in the process of for it to take around a year. meet festival magnate Robert www.anlanda.com. Tim Burton’s latest is a bloody good time

SweeneyTodd end—Sweeney Todd tells the tale of pointing sequel. His films are commended for their eff orts. Campbell Boyer (as a young sailor the titular character, once a barber always marked by a tremendous From the introductory seg- who pines for her) are fantastic, filmreview named Benjamin Barker (Johnny amount of atmosphere, generally ment, Todd gets down to busi- delivering fi ne acting and excel- Depp), who was exiled to prison awash in inky blacks and whites. ness. Characters act and interact lent singing. It’s rather rare that Ryan Pike by a corrupt judge (Alan Rickman) However, Burton’s largest fl aw is and the stakes are raised, all while any actor steals scenes from Johnny Entertainment Editor hell-bent on nailing Barker’s wife. inconsistency. Many of his fi lms the palette of the film remains Depp, but Sanders and Boyer are Now calling himself Sweeney have scenes that, for one reason devoid of colour. Th is continues both guilty of it. Musical fi lms were once all the Todd, Barker returns to London or another, simply do not work. until the action of the fi lm starts, at Even though Tim Burton has rage in Hollywood. Th e enthusiastic with his mind set on avenging his Sweeney Todd, on the other hand, which point the audience has seen been crafting films for three response to musical sequences in lost wife and rescuing his daughter is undoubtedly Burton’s most com- so much black and white that any decades, perhaps only ’s Ed early features with sound quickly from the judge’s custody. To this plete, consistent fi lm. On their own bloodshed brightens up the fi lm. It’s Wood could be considered a mas- led to the growth of the genre, to end, Barker befriends Mrs. Lovett and as part of a larger whole, every blatant manipulation by Burton, terpiece. His latest eff ort, Sweeney the point where musicals were (Helena Bonham Carter), a local scene works. his cinematographer and designers, Todd, is his most ambitious, auda- everywhere throughout the ’s pie-shop owner who seemingly From the get-go, the fi lm tells but it’s pulled off brilliantly. cious attempt at filmmaking to and ’s. The musical fell into prides herself on selling the worst the audience who every charac- The cast is relatively small. date, surpassing the atmosphere disuse for several decades, until meat pies in London. When an ter is and why they should care Johnny Depp, Alan Rickman and of Sleepy Hollow, the good-natured a revival began in the late’s. opportunity presents itself to about them. Th e title character is Helena Bonham Carter are given violence of Th e Nightmare Before The side-effect of this revival is improve Lovett’s business while introduced in the very fi rst scene the majority of the scenes and do Christmas and the quirkiness of Ed that, like most fi lm trends, many getting Barker a chance at revenge, and outlines everything about well, as expected. Sasha Baron Wood. Burton has put together a tremendously awful musicals have both jump at it. himself in the span of one song. Cohen and Timothy Spall have fi lm that’s gripping, entertaining been adapted. Th ankfully, Sweeney Th e success of Sweeney Todd is Th e fi rst  minutes of the fi lm are smaller roles but do just fi ne. Th e and, at times, even quietly aff ecting. Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet ultimately the triumph of direc- spent in this manner, introducing true revelation of Sweeney Todd are Aft er all these years, Burton fi nally Street is anything but awful. tor Tim Burton. To mainstream characters and their motivations the trio of younger actors: Edward has his masterpiece. Based on the musical by Stephen cinema fans, Burton may be best in an enjoyable, concise manner. Sanders (as a young boy taken in by Sondheim & Hugo Wheeler—and known for craft ing the mega-hit Writer John Logan and composer Barker & Lovett), Jayne Wisener (as in turn upon the th century leg-  Batman fi lm and its disap- Stephen Sondheim should be Barker’s lost daughter) and Jamie Sweeney Todd is now in theatres. 22 JANUARY 17.08 GAUNTLET ENTERTAINMENT A Consonant part of Calgary’s scene

to feel more like a “real” group. Of course, being a group of indepen- dent artists from Calgary, it wasn’t exactly what someone would con- Jordyn Marcellus sider the most glamorous methods E&P Editor of touring. t’s  p.m. in a secluded hall- “We went on tour to California way in the Epcor Centre. In an this summer,” says Foofat. “It was Ihour, the Consonant C will per- the six of us, including [band vid- form an epic collaborative set with eographer] Duncan [Kenworthy] in local act the Summerlad under the my parent’s minivan with our entire stellar name Th e Concubines of gear. Th e PA, the bass, the guitars, the Cosmos. This performance, the drums, the glockenspiel—” at the High Performance Rodeo “It was very squished,” interjects Grandstand Concert, will feature Crighton, laughing. “It made us take the two bands wearing Christmas ourselves more seriously. We’d lights and painter’s suits. Th e hip- taken ourselves seriously before, sters’ minds will be blown. Right but the tour was a ‘this is it’ kind now, though, the band stands of moment for us.” around in a circle joking around Because the band isn’t the latest with one another and trying to chart-busting musical zeitgeist of explain the almost absurd-seeming the century, the shows were oft en in proposition of having a pop band in untraditional venues. Even though cowboy hat capital of Canada. it’s not the orthodox rawk-star life, courtesy the Consonant C “People have this impression the Consonant C managed to do of Calgary as a really square When they’re not travelling to shows in a minivan, the Consonant C enjoys mirth. something that every band wants cowboy town,” laughs harp-play- to do: be able to eat, and play their ing, mouth-trumpeting Jennifer pop-punk and long-haired ultra- It’s so spread out. Th ere are these events like the High Performance music for audiences—no matter Crighton. “So people are working metalheads. But when you mine the little pockets of really awesome Rodeo Grandstand event, there’s a their age. even harder to prove ‘hey, we’re clubs and bars along th, th, things happening, but it’s hard to real sense of togetherness behind the “We mostly played house shows not like that!’ Th at’s what the [High and th Avenues downtown, fi nd each other. Maybe it’s because amorphous “scene” concept—quite and parks,” explains Leif. Performance] Rodeo is about: we’re there’s a deeper community hid- there are all these wicked people a socialist move in such a supposedly “We even played an old folks going to prove we’ve got all this den underneath the stereotypical here that really care.” über-capitalist city. home for a meal,” says Foofat. “Th at crazy stuff going on and put it in steer-wrasslin’, country-loving, One of the most important facets “So many musicians in the com- was such a good decision.” your face.” Pilsner-drinkin’ veneer. of the deeper musical community munity aren’t just The group Thank goodness for that. The “It’s really awesome; people put a in Calgary is something that the playing shows and “It’s so spread out. obviously loves common thought for people not lot of heart into it,” explains Laura Consonant C are intimately trying to get their playing together. well-versed in the arcane intricacies Leif, one of the earliest members involved in: the Summerwood name out there,” There are these Jokes are tossed of the Calgary musical scene is to of the Consonant C. “Calgary is a Warren Collective. With monthly explains Leif. little pockets of around light- just throw their hands up and say pretty tough place to be an art- shows at Emmedia mixing equal “Instead, they’re heartedly and that it’s dominated by three-chord ist—especially an emerging artist. parts art and music, as well as trying to build really awesome everyone smiles. up a community things happening, Th ere are no grim and make it bet- but it’s hard to fi nd faces on-stage at ter for anyone their shows. Just making music in each other.” like the music, the Calgary. It isn’t -Laura Leif, band manages to just to advance on Calgary’s music scene keep it fun for themselves.” the audience Just because they’re so involved even when singing about death in the local music scene, doesn’t and doom. That energy comes mean the band isn’t afraid to from something that’s emblematic explore new places—like the U.S. of the Calgary community. During the summer, the band “There’s so much love within was fi nally able to hit the road in the band. It’s hard being in a band, their (mom’s) minivan and bring but we love each other so much,” music to the west coast. But before says Foofat. “It’s a privilege to get being able to even go on the trip, together and make music. We get the band needed some funds, to make this sound and feeling and which led to playing some more then get to pass it on to people who “unusual” shows—like rocking watch us.” Bermuda Shorts Day. Bassist Danny Vascerelli walks Yes, a pop band with a ukulele over to Jamie Fooks and the other and glockenspiel played BSD. A members of Jane Vain and the Dark laugh ripples through the group as Matter, who’ve just entered from they recall the show. a + walkway, and chats with “We got paid for that and right the band. It’s at this point that it before touring you need to get paid becomes very evident—in a bustling for shows,” laughs Clea Foofat, and booming city derided for subur- glockenspielist. “It wasn’t a com- ban sprawl and a fractioning sense plete write-off for us.” of community, there’s something “It was a beautiful day and it bubbling up in the small venues was really warm outside,” adds and local clubs: a group of people Mark Connolly, one of the tal- who genuinely like each other and ented multi-instrumentalists in the care about each other—and the group. “No matter what the circum- music they make. stance, when we’re on stage, we’re trying to connect with people and be genuine about it.” The Consonant C play a show Thu., Jan. 24 at the Jane Vain and the Dark Matter release party at Th e tour, a -day jaunt through Broken City. Their LP, Capes and Crowns, is also the west coast, enabled the group available in your local record emporium. GAUNTLET ENTERTAINMENT JANUARY 17.08 23 The good, the bad and the Gladiators Or, “How I learned to enjoy week 10 of the writer’s strike”

usual suspects of late night talk shows—NBC’s Tonight Show and Late Night, CBS’ Late Show and Late Late Show, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Ryan Pike Live and Comedy Central’s Daily Entertainment Editor Show and Colbert Report—in early s households throughout Jan. without writers. Despite hopes the land tidy up their that the deals would signal the splin- Aholiday decorations for tering of the producer faction and another year, members of the open the fl oodgates for a similar, striking Writers Guild of America larger deal, a strike-ending deal appear to be settling in for the long hasn’t materialized thus far and haul as their labour dispute with the the return of the late night shows Alliance of Motion Picture and signals the networks attempting to Television Producers stretches return to business as usual. well into its tenth week. With no writers to speak of and The striking writers aren’t the a limited backlog of scripted pro- only ones preparing for the dura- grams prepared, “business as usual” tion, as the WGA declined to grant for the networks involves quite a bit the Golden Globe awards cer- more reality television than usual. emony a strike exemption, forc- ABC brings back Dancing with the ing the Hollywood Foreign Press Stars in Mar., but is also bringing Association to replace the event viewers a showdown between the with a simple press conference lead judges in Dance War: Bruno unceremoniously doling out the vs. Carrie Ann, where Bruno and awards. Industry pundits fear that Carrie Ann put together their own the prestigious Academy Awards competing dance squads! Wowzers! ceremony in Feb. may face the The major networks don’t stop same fate should the strike not be there, exemplifying “going back resolved by then. to the well” with season nine of and featuring a bevy of jacked- to answer questions truthfully (via of reality programs, sub-par, mid- Meanwhile, two key deals were Big Brother in Feb., season  of up men and women pummeling polygraph) with the chance to win season replacement shows and signed: Tom Cruise’s United Artists Survivor (“Fans vs. Favorites”) in the competition. It helps that the a cool ,. writer-less late night talk shows. production company and David Feb. and season  of Th e Bachelor show was in the works well before Aft er wasting several weeks and On the bright side, there’s always Letterman’s Worldwide Pants— in Mar. Th e seventh season of Th e the strike was called, but also that several hundred million dollars, it’s Lost…for eight weeks, at least. which produces Letterman’s Late Apprentice, featuring celebrities, is the concept is amazingly simple and unlikely that the two sides in the At press time, rumours were Show and Craig Ferguson’s Late now airing on NBC. the program goes to great lengths writer’s strike are any closer than rampant that the Directors Guild Late Show—signed deals with the Th e award for Best Strike Program to explain things to new viewers. they were when it all began. Th e was close to a deal with the AMPTP, WGA, allowing both to employ undoubtedly goes to NBC’s revival Th e worst program may be FOX’s end result for the average viewer is which may or may not lead into writers. Letterman’s deal came of American Gladiators, hosted upcoming Moment of Truth, the disappearance of their favourite a resolution to the writer’s strike. right before the return of the by Hulk Hogan and Laila Ali where contestants are challenged shows, replaced by an onslaught Tune in next week for details! 24 JANUARY 17.08 GAUNTLET ENTERTAINMENT Denzel’s Debaters is delightful

times. The real strength of the fi lm lies in Washington’s immense passion for the project. One of the most accomplished actors of recent times, black or white, Washington has also graced us with his abili- ties behind the camera. Playing one of the main characters and directing the fi lm, Washington’s fi ngerprints are everywhere. His passion is matched by the superb performances garnered from a very young and talented cast. Nate Parker, Jurnee Smollett and Denzel Whitaker all hold their own in the presence of the much more experienced Washington. Adding to the superb cast is the presence of recent Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker, who adds an understated intensity to the story as preacher and professor Dr. James Farmer, the father of the younger Whitaker’s character (though they’re not real-life relations). What is really important about this movie is the message that black kids do not need sports in order to break down racial barriers. Th is, hopefully, will become a message courtesy Alliance Atlantis that more fi lms will relate in the Denzel Washington combats 1930s racism while smoking a pipe in The Great Debaters. coming years. Too often, young kids growing up in urban ghettos TheGreatDebaters ers, teaching not only themselves laic nature of the plot and despite are bombarded with the notion that but also the racist Caucasians and the obvious outcome, The Great becoming a sports star or hip-hop filmreview conservative African Americans Debaters is a fantastic movie. Set artist is the only way out of the eco- that they belong in the same places in Texas in the s, during the nomic plight they were born into. Joshua Goard-Baker and can perform (and outperform) latter stages of the Depression, the However, when  per cent of these Gauntlet Entertainment at the same tasks, whether it is fi lm follows a young black debate kids don’t reach their goal, where football, basketball, swimming or team and their coach at a small might they turn next? Th e Great ver the last decade, even scholastic endeavors. The story African American college. The Debaters, despite being a historical longer, the viewing public rarely changes, the fi lming tech- coach, Denzel Washington, is an tale more than seven decades old, Ohas been bombarded with niques are seldom diff erent. Th e immensely competitive individual might help to demonstrate other the same formulaic, sometimes characters are different but the who believes that the only way to ways to escape racial degrada- uplift ing story. Little-known black outcome is never in question. produce change is by winning. In tion and economic quandary. If kids in an under-funded college or Th us, when viewing Th e Great this case, they aim to win debates nothing else, the fi lm is fantasti- high school are discovered by a pas- Debaters, the audience fi nds them- against other black colleges and cally fi lmed and cements Denzel sionate and inspiring teacher. Th at selves immersed in the same story then hopefully the larger, better- Washington as a true Hollywood teacher provides those kids with a that can be seen in Remember the funded, white colleges. treasure. sense of belonging in a world mired Titans, Pride and Glory Road, to Th e story is not the strength of by racial prejudice. Th e students name a few. Despite this, despite the movie, despite it being very then break down the racial barri- the similarities, despite the formu- touching and heartwrenching at The Great Debaters opens Fri., Jan. 18. Oddly enough, they’re not Vain at all JaneVain&theDarkMatter to no emotional experienc says. “I shut myself off for musicinterview long time that I didn’t know how to deal with other people, being Amanda Hu in band, being in a relationship, Sports Editor friendships. All that stuff was kind of a foreign concept to me. It’s been ith the Calgary music a lot of crazy stuff in the past four scene packed-to-burst- years, like learning how to manage Wing with promising new a band, learning how to manage groups, success can come quickly myself and my own emotions.” and unexpectedly to a band that Throughout the band’s jour- shows obvious talent. Since Jane ney towards success, Fooks cites Vain and the Dark Matter’s par- Calgary’s indie music powerhouses ticipation in the inaugural Sled as a great source of support and Island festival last year—opening considers the scene as ground- for frontwoman Jamie Fooks’ idol breaking as any. With groups like Cat Power—the band is starting to Woodpigeon and various other hit the big time. Th e band is now Mark Hamilton projects leading scoring shows, becoming a staple the way for new bands, things in the Calgary indie music contin- are morphing from a musical battle- gent and preparing for the release of fi eld into one big happy family. courtesy Killbeat Music their fi rst album, Love Is Where Th e “[Mark is] kind of teaching by Smoke Is, slated for Tue., Jan. . example and kind of encouraging Jane Vain and the Dark Matter chill on a couch after a long day of indie rocking. “I was so excited about [opening everyone to treat everyone else with for Cat Power] when I found out respect,” she says. “If that kind of performance-wise because, a a part in writing the album.” the band can defi nitely look for- about it that I couldn’t convince support system wasn’t available, I lot of time, there are all these Jane Vain and the Dark Matter ward to more success. myself it was actually going to hap- don’t think I would be experienc- variables that make it a very will continue to work out the kinks pen,” says Fooks. “She’s my hero ing the amount of success that I diffi cult process,” she says. “I think as they go on tour to promote their Love is Where the Smoke is available Tue., Jan. 22 and then I was playing with her and am now so early on.” it will be better for the new stuff CD. With praise already ringing for at fi ne music stores. The CD release parties are I didn’t expect to, ever, in my life. Fooks adds that Sled Island because the band will have more of the upcoming release, Fooks and Thu., Jan. 24 and Fri., Jan. 25 at Broken City. I haven’t even released an album did a lot for local bands, giving yet and it’s really crazy to be at this them experience playing for big- point and have already opened up ger crowds and pairing them with for my hero and have gone on tours bigger acts. and signed to record labels.” Jane Vain is now expanding past Jane Vain started with Fooks in the drum and bass beats recorded her basement playing with record- for a discman to include more ing soft ware to get through a tough members and more live instru- spot in her life in . Th ough ments. Until recently, the band was not setting out to make songs, a four-piece with the addition of they started to create themselves, Britt Proulx and Jzero Schuurman. leaving her with over  tunes Schuurman left the band and they to choose from. The album was welcomed Sean Dicey, Jared Larsen recorded by Fooks, guitarist and and Marcus Lake. Fooks says that member Dillon Whitfi eld, various with the band being somewhat of musicians from the Calgary scene a revolving door, there are some and programmed beats. creative hurdles to overcome Fooks considers the album her when preparing for the album’s key to emotional release and a promotion. healthy new take on life. “Right now, we’re trying to get “When I started on it, I had little as close as possible to the album 26 JANUARY 17.08 GAUNTLET Editor: Jordyn Marcellus—[email protected] escapes & pursuits THEATRE The Dudes and the Ostrich play a Necro rises from the dead at the THINGS TO DO free show Fri., Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. But Underground Sat. Jan. 19 at 8 p.m. 1 Concerts. The Students’ Union wants to say Holy crap! The High Performance it’s not in That Empty Space—oh no Tickets are $25 at Ticketmaster. welcome back in style. What does that entail? Rodeo wrangles up some of the that’d be too easy. It’s in Mac Hall. Well, how about having the Dudes and the most exciting locally-produced Booya! Wow! Hedley rocks Mac Hall Tue., Ostrich play in Mac Hall at 3 p.m. on Fri. It’ll be drama around. There’s too much Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 at good stuff to list, so mosey on Sigur Ros’ fi lm Heima is playing in Ticketmaster. like That Empty Space, but in Mac Hall! yonder to for a full list of the That Empty Space, Tue., Jan. 22 at 3 2. Concerts. (part two: Electric Boogaloo). Sigur events, prices, and locations p.m.? For free? That’s cool I guess. SPORTS Ros’ fi lm will be screened in Tue. It should be at www.oyr.org/08_rodeo/ What’s your fave Dinosaur? The an exciting experience full of mystical Slavic calendar.html. Remember Gob? They had a couple ankylosaurus is a pretty cool one. musical wonder and enchantment. hits back when pop-punk was Maybe you should ask that question 3. Join a club. Nothing is better than paying a The Pirates of Penzance popular. Well, they’ll be playing Fri., to the Dinos when you see their small sum of money to meet people. Clubs swashbuckles into the University Jan. 18 at 9 p.m. in the Gateway on games. Remember: the games are week is Jan. 21–25 in Mac Hall. Theatre Jan. 17–19 at 8 p.m. Tickets SAIT campus. Tickets are $15.50 at free with student I.D. 4. Volunteer for the Gauntlet. Entertainment are $10 at the Campus Ticket Centre Ticketmaster. Editor Ryan Pike writes too many wrestling and at the door. The men’s hockey team have a pair Electronic Music Calgary brings of games against the University of stories. With you as a volunteer, that will Enjoy the mystical art of dance with Mass Repeat and No Trouble to the Alberta Jan. 18–19 at 7 p.m. in the become a thing of the past. Peggy Baker’s Portal Jan. 23–24 in Soda at 8 p.m. Fri., Jan. 18. Tickets Father David Bauer Arena. the University Theatre. Tickets are at the door. Bring that special lady friend with $10 for students. Tickets available at The men’s volleyball team also have MISC. you to Across the Universe on Mon., the Campus Ticket Centre. Mario stomps some koopas in the a pair of games against UAlberta The RSA has a Toga Cabaret Sat., Jan. 21. The movie plays in ST 148 Snatch Rock ‘n’ Roll Lounge Fri., Jan. 18–19 at 5 p.m. in the Jack Jan. 19 at 8 p.m. in the Den. Tickets at 6:30 and 9:00 p.m. The fl ick is free CONCERTS Jan. 18 at 9 p.m. Tickets are $43 at Simpson Gym. are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. with student I.D. and only $2 if that You’d think there’d be the requisite Ticketmaster. lovely lady isn’t a student. Wizard of Oz reference when The women’s hockey team have one Mundane Mondays is an oppurtunity mentioning the Lions, Tigers and The Lions have their CD release game against our neighbours to the to jump-start the day with a morning Centre and Periphery, Roots and Bears show. No, that’s too easy. party with Franky McQueen and north, Red Deer College, on Sat., caffeine boost. It’s in That Empty Exile: Interpreting the Music of They rock Broken City with the Telly Fri., Jan. 18 at 9 p.m. Tickets at Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. Space every Mon. from 8 a.m. until Istvan Anhalt and Gyorgy Kurtag is Evidence and Tehillah Thu., the door. noon. Free coffee will help fi nally fi x a music symposium that takes place Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available The Calgary Flames have two home that hangover from Sat. night. in the in the Rozsa Centre at Megatunes, and Sloth Records. Guns and Bombs drop in on the HiFi games this week! Their fi rst game Jan. 22–25. Registration is free Club for an... explosive... set Sat., is against the Los Angeles Kings Clubs Week is an opportunity to for students, and can be found at The theft and pillaging of the so- Jan. 19 at 8 p.m. Fri., Jan. 18. They then try to trap meet all these cool new people in www.fi nearts.ucalgary.ca. called disco “classics” continue with the Minnesota Wild in a calm cool groups! Groups like the Debate Abbamania and Forever Young Emerson Drive play music at the embrace Tue., Jan. 22 Tickets will Club and the Salsa Club want you Go check out the Master Debaters “rocking” the Deerfoot Inn and Deerfoot Inn & Casino Sat., Jan. 19 set you back $22.50–$245.00 at to join! Head on over to the North at noon on Wed., Jan. 24. They Casino Thu., Jan. 17 at 9 p.m. at 9 p.m. It’s $63 at Ticketmaster to Ticketmaster. Puck drops in the Courtyard of Mac Hall Jan. 21–25 for think they’re so clever with their Tickets are $42 at Ticketmaster. watch them play music on a stage. Pengrowth Saddledome at 7 p.m. all the exciting clubby lowdown. masturbation references. GAUNTLET JANUARY 17.08 27 academic probation EditorZ: B TO AN H, GARP, AND SOMETIMEZ kyle—[email protected] Shout-outZ: all mah solid peepz and Jonny “GoodtimeZ” Roe— [email protected] Dear Da Shredder, dis to you as best I can what with my ’cause some of us gots ta pee some- Re: Union Issues, inhibited mental capable abilities. times (mostly Rocksteady). As you are without a doubtedly We have a list of demands that all of Second, I know dey’re robots, but aware, morale on da ground dese days da sentient troops (Rocksteady) have ain’t dey still a human bein’? Some has gone to a shitter. Never before has voted on, and we fi gger dese are maybe of da foot clan guys is sayin’ you’se is so much of da troops wanted to not some things dat you maybe should unnecessarily harsh to dem and you do da stuff you say and I personally lissen to if you want us to not take should maybe be nice... I dunno. fi nd dis to be an issue, I dunno if some action like maybe a strike or just Seriously, you’se agrees. being malcontented and shit. Bebop Carruthers Coltrane You seem like a smart enough First, maybe you wants ta put a Union Rep for da Foot Clan armored ninja dude, so I am gonna put bathroom on dis wacky technodrome, (and Rocksteady ;-))

GAUNTLET JANUARY.17.08 28 comics Editor: Paul Baker—[email protected] Mr. Gnu Terminal Hipster