Volume 55, Number 19 www.themuse.ca Gynecologist cries foul over office tnove

the dean of medicine. centre, which mainly sees materni­ ther of her employers - the Faculty "As an oncologist, I know what Problems plague Dr Popadiuk is a women's cancer ty patients. of Medicine nor the Healthcare special resources my patients re­ doctor, a gynecological oncologist, Dean of Medicine Dr Jim Rourke Corporation - answered her con­ quire, and I have never been asked department after who specializes in the treatment of says the decision to move the office is cerns. or consulted about what is needed for ovarian cancer. not unusual, since Dr Popadiuk has "I am very disappointed and sad­ their comple:x gynecologic oncology accreditation In January, the Canadian been on sabbatical since September. dened by the deliberate action tak­ problems," said Dr Popadiuk. Association of University Teachers He was unsure if the move is perma­ en to move me out of the cancer cen­ Dr Rourke said the move was sim­ struck a committee to investigate nent, as arrangements will have to be tre away from the other oncologists. ply an issue of space and resource al­ downgrade complaints of violation of academ­ made when she returns. This will severely impact on my abil­ location, and all faculty members ic freedom in Memorial's medical However, Dr Popadiuk said that ity to deliver seamless patient care," need to work out the best arrange­ BY NADYA BELL faculty. her new office in women's health she said. ments within these limitations. After The Muse published a sto­ does not have access to a nurse fa­ Dr Rourke said the move was a joint John Strawbridge from universi­ A week after Dr Cathy Popadiuk ry highlighting Dr Popadiuk's case miliar with treating cancer patients agreement between the Healthcare ty relations said departments should came forward as a complainant in an against the faculty as one of the or a secretary trained to deal with Corporation and the dean's office, and notify staff if an office is to be moved, investigation of Memorial's medical most serious, on Feb u her office work in her specialty. all parties discussed it. The Healthcare but do not need the staff member's faculty, she claims to have been re­ space was moved out of the cancer Dr Popadiuk says she specifical­ Corporation was unable to comment moved from her area of specialty by centre and into the women's health ly opposed the move because nei- before press time. SEE 'ABILITY' ON PAGE 5 Fixed link feasible but costly

Tunnel to Labrador would take 11 years to complete, cost $1.7 billion

BY ALEX BILL

The provincial government's feasibili­ ty study on a fixed link to Labrador has been released, but there is slim likeli­ hood of construction beginning any­ time soon. The study cost approximate­ ly $35o,ooo, mostly paid by the fed­ eral government; it was contracted to Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development in conjunc­ tion with Hatch Mott MacDonald, SGE Acres, and IBI Group. It considered eight options for the fixed link, centred on the three main ideas of a bridge, a bridge/causeway, and an underground tunnel. Federal budget chickens out Due to costs, risk, and mainte­ nance, it was decided a bored un­ derground tunnel was the best op­ ANALYSIS ty's support. NDP leader Jack Layton cutbacks to fisheries science funding, tion, with an electric train shuttle to called the budget a "betrayal," but in­ he thinks it is important for his party transport vehicles across. BY NADYA BELL AND OWEN GASKILL dicated his party would look closely at to support the Liberal's budget. The cost of such a tunnel would fall the budget in the coming days. "What we are trying to do is at least around $1.7-billion. With a budget focused on health care "I don't know if some kind of deal put a couple ofyears between election "The study clearly shows that the and the military, the federal govern­ has been made or what, but Stephen day. and the next election, so that peo­ fixed link is technically feasible; how- ment ramped up spending and cut Harper had a little grin on his face ple in ~he country can have a chance taxes last Wednesday in an attempt the entire time, and the questions that SEE ' Q UEBEC' ON PAGE 3 to please the opposition parties. came from the Conservative benches SEE 'TORIES' ON PAGE 4 The Liberal minority government today had nothing to do with the bud­ needs opposition support in the House get," said Nick Cullen, NDP critic for of Commons to pass the all-important environment and youth, the day after document. However, they appear to the federal budget was presented be­ have succeeded with only the largest fore the House. of the three opposition parties. The Conservative's support for the Even before Finance Minister budget is, on some fronts, unsurpris­ Ralph Goodale ended his budget ing. With $12.8-billion for the military' speech, Conservative leader Stephen and a cut in both corporate and per­ NADYABELL Harper left the floor of the House and sonal income taxes, Harper labeled it Prime Minister Paul Martin deliv­ told reporters his party would vote for "a Conservative budget." ered the Atlantic Accord agree­ the budget. Although Norm Doyle, the ment last week in St. John's, which Minutes later, Bloc Quebecois leader Conservative MP for St. John's East, preceded the national budget. Gilles Duceppe flatly refused his par- said he was disappointed about the Page2 News March 3, 2005 To dissect or not to dissect, that is

MUNSU debates student choice in laboratory dissections

BY NADYA BELL AND KATIE ]ACKSON

Getting up to the elbows in rat guts does not immediate­ ly come to mind when thinking about important aspects of learning. The Memorial University of Newfoundland Students' Union (MUNSU) recently discussed a motion to lobby the university for a student choice policy when it comes to animal dissection in lab courses. Robynn Dicks is the first-year biology student who brought this issue to the attention of council. Dicks said she is morally against dissecting animals. It was in her first-year biology class she realized she had to dissect an earthworm, and fish and rats in consecu­ tive labs. STEWART CHURCHILL/ MUSE ARCHIVES "It's highly against my morals [and] my values to dissect A debate has come up within the undergraduate stu­ something I don't believe I should even eat," she said. dent union council over the dissection of animals as "It's just a big value judgment for me. I believe there's part of academic classes. a lot of other people out there who also don't want to do [dissections], but they won't speak up.... They just sit back dent will learn through the experience of dissection. and end up doing it anyway." "If we didn't have that mode of action, we would simply Throughout her time at Foothills Composite High School be able to learn from a textbook," he said. in Alberta, Dicks took advantage of her choice to opt out "I think most people realize you can only really learn of animal dissections. But once in university, she found by doing, and that's the point that we're trying to make Memorial did not offer the same alternatives. -that you're required to actually have experience in or­ Rather than do the dissection, Dicks decided to bring the der to really gain the appreciation for what you're try­ issue to MUNSU, seeing if there anything could be done. ing to learn." VP Internal Terry McDonald brought the choice policy Leslie Fox is a self-proclaimed animal rights activist in motion to council. He said university senate should strike British Columbia, and a member of a support group for a subcommittee to further investigate this issue. students seeking alternatives to dissection called Frogs "It's MUNSU's job to advocate on behalf of students, Are Cool. and this to me seems to be a clear issue of student choice," Fox is lobbying the B.C. school board to pass a similar he said. motion on student choice policy. Some alternatives to dissection are already used at Many veterinary schools have already moved to al­ Memorial. The Centre for Nursing Studies uses a rubber ternative options. Guelph University has a large vet pro­ arm to find veins; psychology students use a fake rat. gram with many alternative options to dissection, such McDonald said the new programs are much more so­ as the Glass Horse computer program for large agricul­ phisticated than the programs used in high schools. tural animals. "If students honestly feel that it is against their per­ A master's of biology at Guelph can be attained with­ sonal belief system - religious or otherwise - to use ani­ out animal use. mals for the purpose of their education, and viable alter­ "It is possible to have a degree as a vet or be a doctor or natives are readily available, then the student should not have a huge education in biology without ever touching an be forced," he said. animal," Fox said. Two-thirds of all U.S. medical schools including Massachusetts University is a large vet school that uses Harvard, Stanford, and Yale have eliminated tradition­ no animals, only computer programs and models. UBC al laboratories in favour of modern, cost-effective, hu­ has one option where students can operate on a pig's foot mane alternatives. or a banana. During the council meeting discussing the proposed mo­ Fox said about 8o per cent of Canadian medical schools tion, McDonald said Memorial was one ofthree schools still don't use animals: "You can be a doctor in Canada and nev­ using animals out of 16 medical schools in Canada. er use an animal." Council discussed this issue, but tabled the motion pend­ She believes choice policy is an important freedom that ing further research. should hold true for education. "It's your education ... you Murray Colob, acting head of MUN's biology depart­ should be able to learn in a way that matches your morals ment, is not on board with the new policy idea. and ethics," she said. In a recent interview with campus radio station CHMR­ As for Memorial, no decisions have been made, but FM, Colob said he does not support abandoning the pro­ McDonald said there should be an option for avoiding an­ Doug Batchelor of Amazing Facts presents: cess of dissection for more modern alternatives. imal use. The Prophecy Code, live on line at "It is very difficult to understand how you can actual­ "I don't think we as a student union should stand by and www.prophecycode.org ly learn something without hands-on treatment if you're say 'Well, that's the way a biology degree is.' It's not the way Mar. 4 to Mar. 26, 2005, 8:30pm going to actually work with an animal or work with a a biology degree is everywhere, and it shouldn't have to be OR view satellite link presentation at Memorial University plant," Colob said. the way it is here." Contact 778-0485 ()..1113911 He said a lot of thought goes into deciding what a stu- With files from Kenny Hammond.

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Quebec highway crucial to tunnel plan Are you entrepreneurial? CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 it is a different matter - it is essential," said Garrod. Make the leap! Although, at the time of the feasibility report, Garrod ever, it is a long-term proposition and a national project claims he could not get the information from the Quebec Start your own online video resume service that will need a significant infusion offinancing from the government on the completion of the highway. and candidate placement agency using federal government," said Premier Danny Williams in a Memorial student and Labrador City native Janelle our cutting-edge proprietary technology press release. Cooper feels the fixed link is more about connecting and systems. Brian Garrod, project leader for Hatch Mott with other provinces than it is with Labrador: "It only This is a unique opportunity to own a MacDonald, claimed construction on the tunnel and makes sense. I think if it was just about a connection to lucrative employment and consulting its completion would not be for a significant period of Labrador, they wouldn't be so adamant about it." business creating exceptional video resume time. However, even Labrador residents can recognize the webpages for job seekers. "It really is a function ofpolitics. Ifit went forward right financial savings of the fixed link. Complete financing & training available now, it would still be 11 years before it was completed. The "I guess it would create a better way of travelling. I ei­ for protected territories (one license per environmental assessment, and the engineering and con­ ther have to fly, which costs around $1,000, or drive, which campus). struction we assessed, would take 11 years," he said. requires going through a bunch of other provinces to get The government press release claimed the produc­ there," said Cooper. Jobs are available for: Managers, Sales tion of the fixed link could coincide with the Lower Other financial implications include the 350 to 500 Associates, Employment Recruiters, HR Churchill development and the completion of highway full-time jobs that the project would create directly, and Consultants, and Resume Writers. 138 in Quebec. the 1,ooo spin-off jobs the government claims the tunnel The completion of the Quebec highway in particular would produce. The total cost value of the employment For details & to apply online, is a crucial part of making a fixed link a useful route to would be roughly $400-million visit www.cv. tvlea mainland Canada. "Most of it would be associated with the tourism in­ "The Labrador highway really doesn't affect this facility dustry, because that is the area where most of the traffic at all because the option to drive through Labrador and would be generated," said Garrod. then come down across [Canada] is really not competitive However, the financial gains don't justify the invest­ with the present access to Newfoundland. When it comes ment in Cooper's view. "Because we're so in debt, there's to the highway along the north shore of the St. Lawrence, definitely better things we could spend our money on." MUN COUNSELLING CENTRE Weekly Seminar Offerings - Winter 2005 These weekly seminars will be ongoing throughout the semester, starting January 10. Students are invited to attend these sessions starting 12 noon daily. Registration is required at the Counselling Centre front desk. Mondays at noon Time Management Seminar Tuesdays at noon Stress Management Seminar VVednesdays at noon Study Skills Seminar . . Thursdays at noon Career Orientation Seminar Fridays at noon Relationship Skills Seminar These sessions are held at the Smallwood Centre Room 5002. For further information call 737-887 4, visit UC5000, or stGdiit• serv1ces check out Get The Most Out Of Memorial! www.mun.ca/student/ucc Page4 News March 3, 2005 Undergraduate women form 'WISE' society

Noftall said when her father studied engi­ Young women neering at Memorial in the 1970s, there was only one girl in his graduating class; today, encouraged to study there are 30 in her class. . . . "Women in science and engineering have science, engineering increased over the last years. But, I guess you could say that in the last few years, it hasn't re­ ally increased - it has stayed the same," said BY LIZA ABBOTT Noftall. The society has already held two career Allison Noftall and Heather Browne are hop­ nights. One was for the WISE summer girls, ing more women will take an interest in what which included Grade 11 girls from across they study - engineering. Newfoundland who worked here during the Both were members of the Newfoundland summer. chapter ofWomen in Science and Engineering The career night had eight different female (WISE), but felt most of its members are grad­ speakers from all areas - from doctors to en­ uates with steady jobs. gineers to biologists. The new society represents undergraduate WISE also held another career night this past female students studying in the engineering fall for Prince of Wales Collegiate and Booth and science fields at Memorial University. Memorial high schools. "We thought, 'You know, there isn't a soci­ Noftall said it is important to encourage girls ety for undergraduate students, and it would at an early age. She and Browne have visited be nice to have one for ourselves,"' recalls Girl Guide and Brownie groups to help them WISE hopes to open the minds of girls like these to the possibilities of careers in science. Noftall. receive engineering badges. The main goal of the group is to raise aware­ They planned activities for each discipline WISE has two workshops coming up to help different areas of engineering, with activi­ ness to younger girls about science and engi­ of engineering so the girls would understand members look for summer jobs or work terms. ties for kids. neering, and the many fields associated with each field available. Another one will help members with the in­ For information on the WISE society, or them. As of now, the society has 40 or more "The faculty here at MUN is very support­ terview process. to become a member, visit the website at: active members. ive of us," said Noftall, adding that anytime Engineering Week is also happening on www.cdli.ca/wise/wiseup or e-mail Heather "We are trying to get more women into the her group needs anything, someone is will­ Saturday, March 5· There will be a display at Browne at [email protected] or Allison field of science" said Noftall. ing to help . the Village Mall containing booths for the Noftall at [email protected]. .Tories pleased with Liberal budget, NDP pissed off

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 although the federal government is promising cities $5-billion, it cannot negotiate with cit­ to look at how this minority parliament is work­ ies directly; rather, it must negotiate with the ing," said Doyle. provinces. The ·2005 budget marks one of the largest in­ Any province might therefore give cash­ creases in program spending since the Liberals strapped municipalities the federal money in came to power in 1993. lieu of regular support, resulting in no net ben­ This year's budget forecasts revenues and efit for the municipality, said Hearn. spending beyond the normal two years, prom­ One other complaint against the budget, ising increases in expenditures over the next voiced by both the NDP and Conservatives, is five years, and, in some cases, the next 10 to the lack of any new funding for post-secondary 15 years. education. Although $8oo-million has been set However, both Cullen and NDP foreign af­ aside for academic research, no federally spon­ fairs crit.ic Alexa McDonough said the budget sored debt relief or tuition help is in sight for the was a shock. foreseeable future. "We wanted to be able to vote for this budget. We felt we probably would be able to vote for this Budget summary budget in terms of feeling that the government had made a lot ofprogressive commitments dur­ ing the election," said McDonough. "I don't know if it would serve the country well "This is a budget that doesn't have a lot to to defeat the budget simply because we want to do with meeting the needs of Canadians," said have a shot at power," said MP Norm Doyle. Cullen. NADYABELL Ifthe Conservatives support the budget- and, The lack of attention to implementing the The Atlantic Accord brought federal and provincial leaders together for a historic agree­ since they are trailing in the polls, they have no Kyoto agreement was an important problem ment. But provincial governments are not the only groups looking for a piece of the federal reason to seek an election - it is sure to pass. for the NDP, especially as the agreement came budget surplus. Despite the huge spending increases, the Liberal into full force last week and Canada has no plan budget is still fiscally conservative. to meet the required targets. Federal transfer payments to the provinces for upgrades will be used to maintain and extend The government projects a financial surplus A universal complaint among opposition par­ health care will increase each year for the next Canada's capacity to protect and enforce fish­ this year, plans to maintain the traditional $3- ties is that the greatest spending increases are 10 years, to a cumulative total of $41.3-billion ing regulations. billion contingency fund, and will continue to concentrated toward the end ofthe five year pe­ in new money. Over the next five years, new money will reduce the huge federal debt. Indeed, this year riod, between 2007 and 2010. Defence spending will see a massive increase also arrive for cities, a national child care sys­ marks the eighth consecutive balanced budget, Given the notoriously short lifespan of mi­ as well. Over five years, the nearly $13-billion of tem (both billed for $5-billion); green energy until now a feat unachieved by any government nority governments, this budget spending could fresh funds will buy an extra 5,ooo troops, new and the environment will get half as much, at in Canadian history. never happen if ther~ is a new government. equipment and training, among other things. $2.5-billion. However, both independent observers and the However, spending increases will be modest Though Loyola Hearn, Conservative MP for Liberal government are urging caution, saying Budget breakdown until 2008, when the increase will nearly triple St. John's South, is pleased with the defence and that future years will hold serious risks to the to $4.5-billion. Similarly, more than half of the coast guard spending, and with the $11.5-billion Canadian economy. The federal budget says the $3.4-billion allotted for international aid will in tax cuts, he was heavily critical of some ofthe greatest risk is the volatility of the U.S. economy In the wake of the Romanow Report, which come after the 2007 - 2008 fiscal year. budget's other major spending projects. and the North American markets. concluded that Canada's health care system The coast guard will benefit from increased Hearn pointed out that much of the envi­ Because Canadian markets are so dependent is in dire need of new funding, the location of funding, gaining an extra $500-million over five ronment and child care money will come late on U.S. markets, an increase in U.S. deficits could the bulk of new spending is entirely expected. years for fleet repairs and new vessels. These in the five year timeline. Hearn also noted that result in a stalled Canadian economy.

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BAKHT!YAR PEER Memorial,s Model United Nations Society celebrates its fifteenth anniversary this year, with its members trying to educate people about global conflicts as complex as ever. Model UN informs students about global issues

UN event in Atlantic Canada, and one of the weeks before, so students can prepare. the university and provides a forum to show University and few completely run by university students. A specially maintained website contains high- school delegates the importance of sec­ Secretariat President Jane Barnes said the background guides, research links, and oth­ ondary education. prospective students get model UN conference is an important, rele­ er resources to help participants prepare for Memorial's United Nations Society always vant event because "it makes students aware the final two-day event when they break off tries to send some members to high schools to a chance to check each of world issues, and also informs them on for­ into committee rooms and debate issues such give firsthand advice and information to teach­ eign nations." as child poverty, homosexual rights, the use of ers and students, but communications are sel­ other out "It also gives added experience in debate and space, and the security of Iraq. dom between the two, and messages sometimes public speaking, which are always useful skills Committee rooms discuss their topics deeply go unanswered. to have," she said. and debate heavily over pre-written resolutions "A great deal oflogistical preparation is need­ BY MICHAEL DOWNEY Most students leave the conference with a they alter based on their nation's views. ed for the conference," said Barnes. better understanding of a wide range of top­ While many delegates voiced support for ho­ "Hundreds of placards need to be printed, During midterm break, Memorial hosted the ics. mosexual marriage this year, the actual reso­ along with dozens of nametags; microphones fourteenth model United Nations to teach high­ They learn about religion, about the state of lution was globally defeated during final vot­ need to be rented; and nearly a dozen rooms school students about world events. the environment, the distribution of wealth in ing because it conflicted with many countries' within the university need to be booked." The model United Nations (UN) was orig­ the Third World, and the concepts behind na­ beliefs. After communication with the participating inally started in 1990 by the late Gunther tional self-determination. Memorial University also benefits from the schools, logistics are the second most difficult Hartman, a political science professor at Each attending high school is assigned three model UN in a more practical sense, as the task of setting up the conference, and require Memorial. At the time, it was the first model to seven nations from around the world several conference exposes potential applicants to months of preparation. Ability to research has been impeded: Kao

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 scientist Kenneth Kao and Dr Popadiuk into concerning the medical faculty - the obstet­ in Newfoundland. new treatment for ovarian cancer. rics and gynecology department was recent­ Sociologist Zelda Abramson from York approval. However, Kao said their ability to conduct ly downgraded to provisional accreditation University studies cultural factors in the use However, Jon Church from faculty relations research has been impeded by issues in the for graduate teaching by the Royal College of of hysterectomies and women's experiences. finds the move of Dr Popadiuk's office ques­ medical faculty. "We will have to likely seek Physicians and Surgeons in Ottawa. Although Abramson is critical of most tionable. associates outside of the university to contin­ "Provisional approval means they've iden­ doctors' refusal to accept new techniques "Without her consent, and in the context of ue our research," said Kao. tified, in this case, one item that we need to that go against their education, she said all of the other issues that surround her and Kao and Dr Popadiuk also have an inter­ address," said Dr Rourke. "We just need to ad­ Newfoundland doctors in particular may her appointment here at the university, I find national provisional patent for this project, dress a couple of issues to move that up to the be very ingrained in the practice of hyster­ it disappointing that they would go ahead any­ supported by Memorial University' s Genesis full approval rating." ectomy. way," said Church. Centre. For this project, they require patient The practices of Newfoundland gynecol­ The 2002 operational review report of the The Canadian Institute of Health Research results, which Dr Popadiuk said will be more ogists were called into question last fall in a Healthcare Corporation of St. John's shows has recently approved continued funding for difficult to obtain in her new situation. CBC documentary on the high use of hyster­ that the city continues to have the highest rate a collaborative research project between basic Dr Popadiuk is not the only one with issues ectomy - the removal of a woman's uterus - of hysterectomies in Canada.

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This year, the nursing professors conducted a Westera. said Westera. Study conducted to follow-up study to their 1990 research of how the Two in 10 youth go to church regularly, while The survey wanted to research dating behav­ youth of Canada are dealing with the pressures over half of all surveyed said they would attend a iours, attitudes toward school, and attitudes to­ determine if the kids are and situations of the nation. church youth group if they felt it worth their time. ward spirituality with the 1,300 teens that com­ They found that provincial teens were feeling Plenty pray and talk to a higher being, but are not pleted it. alright low because ofan assumption they would have to connected with the church. A national study was done in 1985 to deter­ move away to find work, leaving their homes and The survey would also interest peer counsellors, mine these factors, and Newfoundland decided communities. as it delivers some insight into the psychology of to conduct its own study to see how its kids mea­ BY ANGIE BARRINGTON "That was before the Atlantic Accord. That teens. Apparently, teens value friends the most, and sured up. The results provided more similarities might change things," said Westera. are most likely to turn to them in search ofhelp. than differences. School of Nursing professors Doreen Westera, Newfoundlanders tend to fight with their par­ The researchers were not surprised to discover Compared to 1990, much of the research­ Lorna Bennett, and Doreen Dawe discovered that ents, according to the results, although the re­ that sexual activity increased with age. But, the in­ ers' findings turned out to be the same, even Newfoundland teens are depressed at the thought searchers did not ask for more information. "In creasing threat ofAIDS does not hinder this sex­ though there was a dramatic upset in the econ­ ofleaving the province for work. a survey, you don't get the reasons why," said ual activity. "That's a bit of an alarming statistic," omy in 1992. Iranian activist questions use of Shari a law in Ontario But Arjomand worries that due to intense so­ Islamic law not anti­ cial pressure, women in tightly knit Islamic com­ munities are unable to refuse Sharia law. women, community According to Arjomand, the abuses that worn­ en can suffer under Sharia law vary. She believes that the only way to protect her gender is by rein­ leader maintains forcing the use of one law for one country. "You can name the abuse from financial, BY NATALIE CLIMENHAGA to physical, to even isolation-- which is men­ tal -- to even honour killing, which is death," EDMONTON (CUP) --In 1989, women's rights Arjomand said. advocate Homa Arjomand and her husband paid "If the Canadian government does not vali­ smugglers $15,ooo to flee Iran with their two date any kind offaith-based court, and therefore young children. Had she stayed, Arjomand would it would only be one secular court, these women have been executed because of her activism. wouldn't have to face the social pressure." Today, more than a decade later, she's still fight­ But according to Abdul Hameed, a member ing against the oppression ofMuslim women, but of the Islamic Supreme Council of Canada, say­ this time it's in Canada. ing Sharia law is against women is an uneducat­ Since the 1991 Ontario Arbitration Act, peo­ ed stance. ple wanting to settle family-law and inheritance "There [are] a lot of misconceptions and mis­ issues outside of Canada may do so by consult­ understandings [of] the Sharia laws," Hameed ing faith-based arbitrators. This provision has said. led to the growing use of Sharia law-- the ba­ "If people were to read Islam and study Islam sis of Islamic law-- within Muslim communi­ along with the Sharia laws, then they [would be ties in Ontario. unable to] say that Islam or Sharia laws [are] "To myself and other opponents ofSharia law against women." this is a sign of political Islam; they are trying Hameed maintains there's been a lot of un­ to interfere with the justice system," Arjomand warranted fear mongering surrounding Sharia said. law and is adamant that the use of Sharia law LEANNE BROWN I THE GATEWAY I CUP Arjomand questions the fairness of decisions doesn't disregard Canadian laws. Is Sharia law "anti-woman"? Saleem Qureshi cautions against such labels. made using Sharia law, which is based on a 1,3oo­ "When we are living over here we have to obey year-old body oflaws and rules for living, inspired the Canadian laws too," Hameed said. obeying God's commands in order to achieve escaped a repressive society. by Islam's holy book, the Qur'an. Saleem Qureshi -- who is himself Muslim, God's pleasure and ultimately paradise. But [it "What I'm seeing is that Muslim women are "At that time, it was still slavery for wom­ though not a practicing one -- spoke at the is] a mistake [to assume] that what is intended going to be kept in a dependent position even in en. Women were not considered people; they University of Alberta at the beginning of for God's pleasure is also equivalent to something Canada, as they have been kept in dependent po­ were not allowed equal rights with the men," February, where he presented his perspectives that is intended for public order." sitions in the Muslim countries, and that is what Arjomand said. on Sharia law and how it affects society from the And although Sharia law has not been es­ my criticism is about," Qureshi said. "The law itself in Sharia is anti-woman," she standpoint of a political scientist. tablished in other parts of Canada, Qureshi re­ However, Qureshi noted that not all Muslim added. "There's a difference between faith and belief buked the assumption that Sharia law is solely women are denied a public voice. Supporters of Sharia law argue that tribunals on the one side and something that pertains to an Ontario issue. "It is ironic that the largest number of female are consulted only after securing the consent of society on the other side," Qureshi said. Qureshi also expressed concern that Muslim political leaders has come from Muslim coun­ all parties involved. "The regulations [in] the Qur'an pertain to women may be incorrect in believing they have tries," Qureshi said. • • tstract-tons March 3, 2005 www.themuse.ca/ distractions Page 7

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In a story in the Jan. 27 issue of The Muse con­ That's pretty damn sad. Well, for one, MUNSU now consists of seem­ most important jobs in relation to the students cerning a code of conduct for students, titled In other student newspapers across the coun­ ingly normal individuals. No more zany out­ it serves; among other things, he helps students "Off-campus antics may go on transcript," two try, editors are dedicating two-page spFeads and bursts, impeached presidents, crooked finances, on a case-by-case basis with concerns they have of the last few paragraphs read: full colour supplements to neck-in-neck races or major mismanagement-just perfectly boring with their marks, professors, or classes. Flaherty "[Dean of Student Affairs and Services Lilly] between four or five candidates for each posi­ competent people. A typical weekly meeting of is probably the friendliest guy on the executive Walker is choosing students across campus tion. Our student politics are about as interest­ the student union ranks somewhere between eat­ - one of the easiest to approach - and I would to participate in the committee, but only one ing as the missionary position. ing dry toast and watching The Golden Girls. fathom this is the first time you've heard ofhim, student union representative was requested. So I thought about this, and asked my­ Another reason is the union markets itself all or what he does. [Students' union VP External Luke] Gaulton self: "Self, are we giving enough coverage to wrong, or not at all. If you go by posters alone, Students are either unaware ofthese essential says he is unsure how other students are be­ MUNSU? Do the students not know what's MUNSU only hosts open mike nights and days services or they assume the university manag­ ing chosen. going on?" upon days of action. (No, not the good kind of es them. If the union keeps neglecting to show The union finds this disconcerting, since it is And then I punched myself in the face. action). how important they are to the student body, elec­ the only body elected by students. Gaulton says In that same issue, six other news stories were Don't they have other services? Yes, there are tions are going to be acclaimed year after year it only makes sense that the union should have about MUNSU, and they made an appearance the health and dental plans, clubs, societies, even in a spiralling trend that is as predictable as an more of a presence on the committee." on the editorial page as well. If Axel Meisen free Fisherman's Friend throat lozenges. Are stu­ O.C. lesbian smooch. And like the tagline to 1992's Wayne's World: gave birth to an octopus, its picture wouldn't dents aware that they need the union? No, but Until then, I'll keep writing about the same I laughed, I cried, I hurled. run as many times as Luke Gaulton's has in The they do know Terry McDonald likes The Smurfs old guys and gals, and rolling my eyes until it You see, in the last students' union general Muse this year. or Hulk Hogan or whatever '8os icon his face is hurts when they say they are representing the election, only about 1,100 undergraduate stu­ So what's the problem? Except for the stu­ pasted on this week. · students. dents voted. Better yet, those students only vot­ dent politicians and those who report on them, And buried somewhere in the closet of the But, you could always prove me wrong, and ed on two of a possible five executive positions why doesn't anyone care about student politics union office is the once vocal Cletus Flaherty. my good friend Luke right. in the union. The rest were acclaimed. anymore? As VP academic, Flaherty has one of the union's Mark Cluett

to contact an Israeli soldier than a member of Hamas . LETTERS TO Before you denounce the Israeli side of this conflict, remember that people who grew up in THE EDITOR Israel and Palestine are children of war. A life­ style of murder is all they have ever known. There are no heroes here, and neither are there villains. Anti-Israelis' Adam Riggio complaints Sex stereotypes incomplete still exist This letter is in response to Cheryl This letter is in response to the opinion piece Thomson's opinion piece "Sex not all it's in the Feb. 24 edition of The Muse by Remzi cracked up to be" in the Feb. 24 edition of Cej, Tracey Glynn, and John Matchim entitled The Muse. "An open letter to the Department of Political While I appreciate Thomson's intentions Science." in writing this article to dispel the myth Last month, MUN's political science de­ that vaginal intercourse is pleasurable for partment invited two soldiers from the Israeli women, I do not appreciate her comment: Def~nce Forces to discuss their roles in the sec­ "Maybe some women become lesbians be­ tarian violence that has consumed the Gaza cause it's easier going that route now that it's MuchMusic's Top Ten. Do people really prefer Strip and West Bank for years. The authors of accepted, rather than continually faking it this garbage to real poetry? this letter consider it despicable that the depart­ or being made to feel inadequate." The dying art of At what point in history did cheap lyrics and ment invited "members of an organization doc­ No one "becomes" a homosexual. Each "sexy" (I use that term loosely) bodies replace the umented to have committed war crimes by rep­ person is born with his or her sexuality, be beautiful art offigurative and meaningful writ­ utable groups like Amnesty International and it heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual. poetry ing? It frustrates me to see people who don't even Human Rights Watch." Glynn, Matchim, and Experimentation doesn't change that sexu­ write their own lyrics end up with millions of Cej are right to condemn the Israeli army. ality either - it just satisfies natural human As long as I can remember, I've loved to write: dollars and women throwing themselves at their But, we must not forget that there are two curiosity, or helps people realize what has stories, poems - it didn't matter. I simply enjoyed feet, while people such as myself, who main- sides to this conflict, equally brutal, hateful, been true about their sexuality all along. exploring my innermost thoughts and express­ tain the integrity and honour ofthe art ofpoetry , and unforgiving. Many Israeli snipers think In addition, homosexuality is obvious- ing my imagination through words. Over the can't get a date. nothing of killing Palestinian children and ly not accepted in society now; otherwise, years, I came to see writing as something sacred, By forgetting about this honour, integrity, and bulldozing the homes of innocent people. Many gay marriage wouldn't be the huge debate it like the bards and poets of the Renaissance. quality, we as a society have lost something valu­ soldiers of the Palestinian underground think has become in this country - it would have I used to believe poetry was a universal lan­ able. In the past, poetry changed the attitudes nothing of blowing up Israeli restaurants full of passed years ago, and wouldn't be any more guage, something everyone enjoyed. I couldn't and actions of entire countries. What positive innocent people. taboo than interdenominational marriage. be more wrong. Three semesters and three dozen changes have the lyrics of pop stars ever brought Perhaps the organizers of the talk in polit­ Ms. Thomson mentioned wanting to dis­ poems have passed since I came to MUN, and I about? The old potency ofpoetry has all but van­ ical science were not aiming for objectivity as pel the myths about women and their sex­ am yet to find someone else interested in poetry. ished. Cej, Glynn, and Matchim claimed. Could they uality, which I support highly. But, I don't Maybe I'm looking in the wrong places I am certain I'm not the only one who feels haye instead wanted to display the hatred, bias, think continuing stereotypes about sexuali­ for fellow poets, or perhaps not looking hard this way. Hopefully, someday soon, we will again and racism exemplified by the extremes of the ty will be a step forward for anyone. enough. But then I sit down, turn on the TV, realize the value ofliterature. - Israeli-Palestinian war? It certainly is easier Katie Hyslop and find Lindsay Lohan or Britney Spears on Nathan Crewe

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SEXUAL FRUSTRATIONS action, read the ingredient list if you have any ria and yeast efficiently. And, as rule of thumb, known allergies or sensitivities to methalpara­ oil-based lubes taste awful. BY /ENNIFER MACPHERSON bin, glycerin, cellulose, or flavours. Lubricants Why people need lubricants is easy to an­ should have a pH of seven, which is neutral: swer; most people use them for easier toy in­ Janine Brophy There is no such thing as too much lubricant. neither acidic nor basic. sertion. The body may not have self-lubricated Second-year commerce Lubricants provide a slippery medium for sex­ These are great, but after extended use they when someone starts in with a toy. When using I probably won't vote because I don't ual play, making it more comfortable and sat­ should be reapplied - they tend to absorb in. one on non-lubricated skin such as the clitoris know anything about the student union isfying for everyone. The residue on the skin may become tacky if or the vaginal tissues, it can be painful. or who's running. When using lubricants, make sure they are more lubricant is not applied, which some peo­ Lubricants may also help sexually active either water-based or silicone-based, condom­ ple find uncomfortable. women who do not produce enough lubri­ safe, and easy to clean off. As mentioned in past For more staying power, try a silicone lube. cant themselves. This includes women who articles, using products with colours, sugars, or These are waterproof, hypoallergenic, dye-free, take anti-depressants, anti-histamines, or petroleum may cause urinary tract infections, and scent-free. Silicone does not get sticky, and oral contraceptives; women who love extend­ yeast infections, broken condoms, and could cleans off easily. The only warning is that they ed periods of sexual play; or women who are damage the surface of some sex toys. should not be used with silicone toys for an ex­ menopausal. Water-based lubricants are the closest to nat­ tended period. If a silicone lubricant is left on With a little lubrication, anal play can also urallubrication, like vaginal secretions and sa­ a silicone toy for a few hours, it will eventual­ be fun and satisfying. Unlike the vagina, the liva. Some are thicker than others, some more ly bond with the toy, causing an imperfection rectum and anus do not lubricate naturally. slippery, and others are flavoured. Most are safe in the surface. Yet, they can rip very easily if they are not on toy materials, and should have a warning on Watch out for oil-based products; they break well-lubricated. Third-year Russian and English the label if not. Almost anyone can use water­ down condoms and rubber toys. They also in­ All in all, everyone can benefit from a lit­ Yes, I'm going to vote in the student based lubricants. Still, to avoid an unsightly re- hibit the vaginal canal from flushing out bacte- tle lube. union election because it's really time that people start caring about what hap­ Marine and local differ over war on terror penstoMUN.

BY AMY COLLINS I had heard this phrase and similar ones roboti­ think differently. As I thought about our con­ cally recited in the media many times before. versation, I realized that I too truly believed my St. John's is a common stopover for many trav­ "Something needed to be done about coun­ opinion had not been influenced by anybody, elers, including U.S. troops on their way to the tries in the Middle East supporting terror­ and had I not grown up in Canada, I would not Middle East. ism," he continued. "I just wish I could do more think differently. On Jan. 28, members ofthe Third Marine Air combat." Taken back by this statement, I again The question that always came to mind was Wing in Maine hit George Street during their questioned: "Why?" "Why are you really there?" Are you "support­ one-night stopover en route to Qatar, a penin­ "Because that's the point of war!" Adam said ing the war on terrorism," so you can prevent sula in the Middle East that borders the Persian in the same tone I heard moments earlier. I be­ tragedies like September u from repeating? Are Gulf and Saudi Arabia. gan to get the impression this U.S. Marine was you fighting for economic reasons such as con­ Third-year English Islamic laws rule Qatar, and 95 per cent questioning my intelligence. I was certainly trol of natural resources? I haven't really got a reason why I would of the population is Muslim. Hearing they questioning his. Or are you trying to Westernize - or should I vote, but I am. were guaranteed to have a good time in What is a good political conversation with say United Statesize - Middle Eastern culture? Newfoundland, these young men set out for an American without talking about Bush? The purpose of the war on terrorism seems to one last night of fun before arriving in the "George Bush is awesome," said Adam. have become ambiguous. wartorn desert of the Middle East. "He is the only president in this time that We were very much alike, yet we could not I met with the young men during a Screech­ could make the right decisions. He believes in see eye-to-eye. Seeing eye-to-eye becomes diffi­ in at a local bar. When I asked why they the same morals as I do: God, Country, and cult when there is a cultural barrier separating were fighting, one soldier, Adam replied in a Freedom. one's political and moral beliefs. tone suggesting much ignorance on my part: "As far as Kerry goes, he's a moron who I found it very ironic: We sat on opposite "[We're] supporting the war on terrorism': couldn't make up his mind about anything. It sides of a table in a bar on George Street voic­ Of course, I thought. Why would I ask such was bullshit how all the celebrities backed him ing our opposite opinions on the "war on ter­ an obvious question? Isn't that what most when all they should do is shut their fucking rorism," and tomorrow this young man will be Americans are doing in the Middle East? mouths and read their lines." in the Middle East fighting a battle he thinks "It means freedom for everybody for future Adam said his opinion has not been influ­ he understands, I think I understand, and the Third-, fourth-, or fifth-year math generations," Adam said, noticing the rolling of enced by anybody, and had he not grown up Islamic society of the Middle East think it un­ I don't know if I'm going to vote, but I've my eyes. This comment did not surprise me, as in the Southern United States, he would not derstands. always wanted to be in the paper. Page 10 Advertisement March 3, 2005

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BY ANGIE BARRINGTON Some recommendations are From Justin to Kelly and ask people to bring movies that fit into the and New York Minute, or anything starring category. Maybe a Johnny Depp night, as there Weekends in this fair city get painfully monot­ Molly Ringwald. The clerks will not judge - they is an abundance of genres he has mastered. onous after everyone hits legal drinking age, or have probably seen it too. How can you judge a Favourite party movies are another easy cate­ at least once they land a passable fake ID. Friday good movie if you never see the bad ones? gory - like a few years ago every second mov­ nights are filled with high expectations of hit­ Another option for the perfect evening is ie was set at a house party on graduation in ting George Street; Saturdays spur resentment: to buy or download an awful greatest hits CD Anytown, U.S.A. No one really wants to go back. Instead there are - something poppy - and dance it out Tom For some real fun, pick a more obscure theme, house parties, where everybody will undoubted­ Cruise-style. There may never be another op­ such as favourite number movies, or favourite ly return to the fabled street anyway. portunity to act silly; to perfect the stage show remakes. Or, have an old movie night, where at­ bubbling inside the head of a potential chore­ tendees dress in glamour gowns and tails - or Well, rest assured - here's the solution. The ographer. at least a tiara and a tuxedo T-shirt. next time downtown sounds like a bad idea, Once the adrenaline has subsided, the body Movies aren't required to dress up. Theme consult The Muse; herein lies the key to unlock will probably want to sleep. Listen to that crav­ parties have gone the way of birthday cake and the city of amusement, through planning some­ ing- or run a bath to ease the process. Don't be pony rides, but given enough time and the right thing different. too macho- there's no one else around. Even if theme, people can be surprisingly creative. it's not enjoyable, just get out - no harm done. The preliminaries Steep a cup of herbal tea and relax. Foolish games Now, everything is ready to handle the drunk­ en stumbling and illness ofthe next night, which First, who will attend this event? Will it be a solo will probably entail a trip downtown. If the idea of sitting down for hours watching venture, filled with rest and relaxation, or will movies seems tame, make it more interesting. the number of people require a move to the liv­ Not for the antisocial Organize a poker night, where the ante con­ ing room? Either way, it's important to consider sists of anything from money, to cookies, to these variables, as they help choose the activity. dares or favours. This can get interesting fair­ Plus, people must be told before they make other If spending an evening alone isn't an option, ly quickly. Even observing a game like this is plans. If someone doesn't know the score, 9:00 consider one of the following ventures. amusing. pm on a Friday night grows pretty hostile. The age-old occupation of hosting is forgot­ For the less adventurous, pick out a couple ten too often today: Plan a dinner party. The of board games and hold a games night. There Party of one food does not need to be extravagant, or even is a game for everyone - from the trivia buff, plentiful. A wonderful evening can consist of to the problem solver, to the artist. A simple a tray of pancakes and bacon. It doesn't matter game can easily turn raucous as long as a few If staying alone is the answer, there are many op­ what is served - the company will create the competitive people show up. tions for good times. Close friends might even best night of all. Besides (in my experience), a Don't have a board game? No problem. be game - they are probably thinking the same meal that is too planned often leads to a night Hold a murder mystery evening. Very simi­ thing, but afraid to bring it up. of stripping and food fights. lar to Clue, murder mysteries require the dis­ Rent that guilty pleasure at the video store. Or, host a movie marathon. Choose a theme, tribution of roles to those invited. One person or couple has committed a crime. (It is best if these roles are chosen randomly; that way not even the host knows the ending). Each person must get into character and, as the night un­ folds, the secret comes out. The game of spoons was featured in The Muse's sports section last semester. It is a full contact game, where players tend to damage furniture and each other. Spoons is musical chairs with cards. Everyone sits in a circle, and three cards are passed out to each player. All players inspect their cards, and pass one along SUBMITTED PHOTO until someone gets three of a kind. Once this The above person attends a themed event happens, he or she lunges for a spoon, placed (the post-apocalypse) combining a movie in the middle of the circle. Everyone grabs for marathon and costume party. the remaining spoons, and whoever misses the chance is out. those who would rather not, it is unnecessary. Feeling creative? If so, make a movie. It can At least there is more of a sober choice than in be something with a script, or a documentary a drinking establishment. about anti-Loblaws supporters banding togeth­ Either way, Monday will come around again er to hug Memorial Stadium. The soundtrack and another weekend will loom in the near fu­ could be amazing, and it could star a favou­ ture. There will be incredible amounts of peo­ rite person, or maybe a person you've been dy­ ple in the downtown vicinity, and life will go KRISTINE CADIGAN ing to meet. on. Take this guide, and keep it in mind for the For added fun combine games and make up your own rules. The above picture combines the Many of these ideas can also be enjoyed with next hangover bad enough to beat the lure of Zombies! and Astroboy boardgames, transformers playing cards and other game pieces. alcohol, if the people in attendance wish. For the skank and drunken buffoon.

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Upon walking into the old art gallery at the Arts and Culture Centre, I find the Red Albino perched on a stool wobbling like Finocchio. He's taking direction from a barefoot wom­ an in Spandex. "Not Fosse, more Al Jolson." "How about AI Jolson doing Fosse?" After about 20 minutes, she leaves and anoth­ er woman, Teri Snelgrove, takes lunch orders. Jody Richardson descends from his stool and orders tea - "large, with two tea bags," he says. Liz Pickard sits at a table sucking on a bottle of water, but can't make up her mind. Snelgrove decides to wait until my interview with them is over before making the lunch run. Snelgrove is the director, and the Spandex woman turns out to be choreographer Anne Troake. She has been guiding Richardson through the motions of becoming a human. When I came in, they were rehearsing the Penis Dream, a key sequence of his new show with Pickard: The Birth of Theatre (A Physical Comedy). This is the duo's first show in five years. Though both are seasoned performers - Pickard with Lizband, Richardson with everyone from Thomas Trio and the Red Albino to The Haters - they couldn't follow up their last work togeth­ er, the bitter, scathing The Death of Theatre. That play, about renegade actors who battle against the "rubber boot theatre" happening MATTHEW M URRAY in "Newfieland," wasn't exactly subtle in its Liz Pickard and Jody Richardson get nekkid in the play The BirtiJ ofTheatre (A Physical Comedy). disdain for local drama at the time. Now, Richardson and Pickard say they're life documentary. like hell." clown show." "still cynical, but what's the point." Well, that and a lot of dick jokes. There's sex, All that physical acting is a departure for Clown or not, funny or not, Richardson The Birth of Theatre is more upbeat than that masturbation, "interspecies copulation," and Pickard too, who describes herself as a "word­ crawls along the floor like a salamander, which earlier work, but it's still born out of the ashes. plenty of good ol' sacrilege. And apparently a whore." She complains about all the push-ups the show's crew eats up. "We guarantee there Fitting with the rebirth theme, Birth gets to the Penis Dream scene, where an omniscient cock Troake forces on her, but concedes they're nec­ won't be a dry seat in the house," says Pickard, origins of comedy. Not back to vaudeville, not coaxes Richardson awake while he lies on his essary not to end up in a cast by the second as her and Richardson remove more of their back to Shakespeare - back to lizards crawling back quivering like an overturned turtle. performance. clothing for a promo photo. out of the ocean. "It's all pretty foolish," says Richardson. Even though Richardson prances barefoot The Birth of Theatre (A Physical Comedy) Pickard and Richardson started with the idea Finocchio and overturned turtles aside, about the room strewn with balloons and a runs from March 3 - 13 at the LSPU Hall. Tickets of comedy as genetic, and "took that skewed Richardson's role is incredibly physical. The broken Christmas tree, he and Pickard stress are $18 regularly, but $15 on cheap nights like logic, and develop[ed] it right the way through first three-quarters of the play have no dia­ The Birth of Theatre isn't a dance show - it's Tuesday and Wednesday. Showtime is B:oo pm. . . . so it supported our half-cocked idea," says logue, and he gets by on his gawky expressions all comedy. "[It's] closest to clown, [but] may­ The show is intended for mature audiences, so Richardson. They think of humans as "instinc­ and lanky, flailing body alone. "[It's] fun hav­ be clown is a dirty word," says Richardson. He don't bring children unless they can handle blas­ tively funny" - their play follows the first ap­ ing to use the body to inform when you can't means clown in the traditional European sense, phemy and dick jokes. Call the Hall for more in­ pearance of humour in evolution, like a wild- speak," he says. Although he admits it "hurts a genre that's appreciated: "Not a Shriner's formation: 753-4531. Being gorgeous: Being Julia

MUN CINEMA SERIES of Love. He's always hunky and smart- a win­ 6. Jeremy Irons. This award-studded ac­ ning combination. tor plays the role of Julia's jaded husband, a BY MILDRED PIERCE convincing portrait of an impotent smarty­ 3. The theatre. Being Julia is all about it. Bening pants who must sigh, sigh, and sigh his role The Top Ten reasons to see Being Julia: plays Julia, a '3os stage actress in Britain - as the wimp. a popular figure with a wide smile on stage 1. It's largely a Canadian production, made by and a bitchy manner off. She has her reasons: 7· W. Somerset Maugham. Being Julia is based Robert Lantos, the Tony Soprano of Canadian she's easily bored, and she hates getting older on a 1937 novel by this once very popular writ­ film. He was the guy sitting at the table with - especially since she's partly famous for be­ er. In other words, the source material is hot, Annette and Warren on Oscar night. He's a ing beautiful. heavy, and melodramatic. player - successful, smart, rich, and he always backs excellent films. 4· A ll About Eve. The amazingly enduring 8. Wit. See 7 and 3 above. Being Julia depends movie about an aging character (Bette Davis on wit. As tensions increase and rivalries in­ 2. Annette Bening. Nominated for all the Best playing the mother of all bitches) clearly in­ tensify, there's no one like a smart stage actor Actress awards, she's also a player - success­ spired Being Julia. Both movies involve a wom­ to unleash a lot of killing invective that beats ful, smart, rich, and she always has great hair. an who resists sharing the spotlight. Both in­ sticks and stones. Bening plays the titular Julia, who anchors this volve a circle of hangers-on and devoted film. She is also the actor who managed to cap­ dressers, assistants, and lovers who would do 9. You blinked ... and missed the movie when ture the heart of Hollywood's most notorious anything to share some of the star's glitter. it played here for a time shorter than the life womanizer, Warren 'You're So Vain' Beatty. Both invite betrayal and its sister, revenge. of a fruit fly. She's the It woman of the decade. s. Young male lovers. In her boredom, not 10. And finally, Being Julia is highly entertain­ 3. Bruce Greenwood. He plays one of Julia's to mention her neediness, Julia takes up a ing. Everyone begrudges the soap opera plot, longstanding lovers, Lord Charles, as a bit of young, handsome, and ambitious American, but adores it for the same reasons. That's all a (deliberate) bore - not an easy thing when Tom Fennell (Shaun Evans). The affair is hot, that needs to be said. he's the sexiest leading Canadian man next to but eventually bothered by a rival for young Paul Gross. Greenwood is worth seeing in any­ Tom's affections: another actress - one young­ Being Julia, plays Thursday, March 10, at thing, but was especially memorable when he er, wilier, and absolutely determined to get Empire Studio 12 in the Avalon Mall. Showtime took off his shirt in the 2003 romance Republic what she wants. is 7:00pm. Annette Bening in Being Julia. f ill I

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CINEMA The premise alone is ridiculous enough. Man of the House Yet, in the hands of a better writer and direc­ Starring Anne Archer, Cedric the Entertainer, tor, it could have been pulled off- the Farrelly Tommy Lee Jones Brothers come to mind. In Man Of The House, five jovial and clueless cheerleaders are the only Columbia Pictures Rated PG witnesses to the murder of a man who could have testified against a ruthless criminal. Tough Texas Ranger Roland Sharp (Jones) has the task BY PAUL O'FLAHERTY of protecting the fit and flexible cheerleaders, living with them 24/7. The cheerleaders are like­ Man Of The House seems like a new director's able enough, and include a bunch of unknowns first film because it is overwhelmingly ama­ except for pop tart Christina Milian, who hope­ teurish in almost every way. It fails misera­ fully gets better material in John Travolta's up­ bly at bringing together comic elements with coming film Be Cool. some dramatic ones, resulting in an odd cin­ Man Of The House has endless issues, but Cedric the Entertainer fails to entertain any potential audience for Man of the House. ematic mess. a major one involves giving away the identi­ It also features career-low performances ty of the killer at the beginning. What should ular has to be mentioned for its incredible sil­ Man Of The House will not harm the career from at least two featured actors: Academy have been a surprise is obvious right from the liness and stupidity. It features a cheerleading of anyone involved, since it will be forgotten a Award-winner Tommy Lee Jones, and former opening. The film also has a number of sub­ dance-off between the five athletic and beau­ week from now. Tommy Lee Jones will continue nominee Anne Archer, who's a long way from plots that simply disappear without resolu­ tiful cheerleaders and the overweight Pastor to play the stoic and severe type in many more Fatal Attraction territory here. Most astonish­ tion, while others are tidied up far too quickly Stevens (Cedric the Entertainer)-in his church, films to come. Anne Archer can go back to tele­ ing of all, however, is that the director, Stephen at the end. Furthermore, it has the most con­ of all places. It doesn't even beg a smile, it just vision movies. And little Christina Milian can Herek, has been helming films for almost two sistently bad lighting in recent memory, with seems nonsensical and out of place. Back and return to her goal of pop music and motion pic­ decades, including successful ones such as Mr. every shot too dark, even though the film is a forth they go; Cedric attempts the splits and ture domination ala J-Lo. Man Of The House

Holland's Opus, 101 Dalmatians, and even Bill sunny comedy. the girls mimic Janet Jackson circa Rhythm will simply be a blip in their careers1 and just a And Ted's Excellent Adventure. Though many scenes are awful, one in partie- Nation. You get the idea. blip in your day if you happen to see it. Wes Craven neuters the Wolf Man CINEMA pleasure of seeing my favourite movie monster The special effects fail to strike any kind of back on the big screen. Afterward, all I wanted fear. Films these days are so preoccupied with Cursed to see was the WolfMan taken out back like Old Starring Scott "Chachi" Baio, Jesse Eisenberg, computer graphics they forget a few basic te­ Christina Ricci Yeller so we could all be put out of our misery. nets. First, what you don't see is much scarier Dimension Films This is the worst film I've seen so far this year, than what you do see. It's human nature to be and is a top contender for the worst film I've Rated AA frightened by the unknown - that's why we're ever seen, period. afraid of the dark. The film stars Christina Ricci and Jesse Second, realism is scarier than special ef­ BY ADAM HICKEY Eisenberg as a brother-sister duo who are bit­ fects. Since computer graphics look so unnat­ ten by a werewolf and cursed with the mark of ural against their surroundings, you can spot The Wolf Man was always my favourite mon­ the beast. The only way to break the curse is to an animated werewolf a mile away. In contrast, ster growing up. Dracula was too much ofa sis­ kill the original werewolf, or so says a fortune there was something much creepier about the sy, and Frankenstein was too dumb and slow teller. How convenient. old Lon Chaney Wolf Man of the '4os - at least to take seriously. But the Wolf Man- now that Honestly, if you don't figure out the mystery there was a real human face bringing the mon­ guy was badass! of who started the curse in less than five min­ ster to life. There is just no substitute for the As I got older, I came to appreciate the Wolf utes, I'm surprised you have the brain capaci­ real thing, despite what Hollywood producers Man character even more. I liked how he sym­ ty to breathe. may think. bolized the duality of human nature, as all peo­ The main problem with this unoriginal, trite, Cursed is a horribly cliche piece of reused ple have the capacity for good and evil, creation recycled mess is that no one seems particular­ Hollywood horror. For a real werewolf film expe­ and destruction, love and hate. What separat­ ly bothered that so many people are dying. The rience, see the aforementioned The WolfMan, or ed him from Dracula or Frankenstein is his hu­ actors just walk through their words; as stu­ An American Werewolf in London. Even Michael manity - he is not always a monster, but only be­ pid and cliche as they may be, seeing a wom­ J. Fox's Teen Wolf is scarier than this crap. comes one under the full moon. He symbolizes an brutally murdered by a wolf is the kind of As I walked out of the theatre, I noticed the the beast that lives inside us all. thing that sticks with you. The characters seem tagline on its poster shed some optimism on my Christina Ricci gives a dog of a performance That said, despite the underwhelming trailer, to forget it by the next day. If they don't care, dismal experience: "What doesn't kill you makes in Cursed. I walked into Wes Craven's Cursed with guilty why should we? you stronger." FOr2.. Tt-1056 ABOUT TO 1<-0CK ••• ws t;Aturs 'iOUl r -5~it2.r5, HOODi€5 fie )10t2.€ store Avalon Mall Page 14 Arts & Culture March 3, 2005

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An excellent featuret and I'd really [email protected]. like to know how that information is updated. But# that isn't the reason Heated shelters? What will we GRADUATE STUDENT? Get con­ I'm writing. How about taking that information in the TimeTrack and nected to what's happening at placing it in a RSS feed? We could then check on the actual running think of next? MUN for graduate students. times of the buses without loading all of metrobus.com. ['RSS feed' is Plans are in place to test the possibility of providing heat to bus Find out about volunteer oppar­ a technical term for 'Really Simple Syndication feed'- a programming tunities and more. Sign on to the shelters ensuring that customers stay warm while waiting for the format designed for sharing headlines and other Web content in real bus. While the technology isn't new, using it to provide heat in a GSU listserv. 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Own helmet with the concrete floor of the shelter, similar to the in-floor heating face protection, gloves, and up­ webversionhasbeen stablesinceApril. Thanksforyourinterestin our system you would install in a house; the heat radiates from the per-body padding required. Free service. floor upwards, heattng the air in the shelter as required. ice time. Sleds and sticks provid­ ed. All adults welcome. Contact Darryl Osborne at 368-8756 or [email protected]. DOT • COM AMAZING DISCOVERIES with Dr. Veith. EXPOSing deceptions and presenting a new perspec- ort M 3,2005 Page 18 Reporter discovers curling is boring SIDELINES MEMORIAL MALE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK:

BY PAT SAVARD-WALSH GEORGE COLBERT (PLACED SECOND IN THE CIS SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS 50-METRE "Alright guys, I'm just going to need your names BACKSTROKE FINAL WITH A TIME OF 26.81 and some ID." SECONDS). For a second, I froze. I looked down to meet the don't-mess-with-me glare ofa 6o-something-year­ MEMORIAL fEMALE ATHLETES OF THE old lady. A moment ago this woman offered me a WEEK: top-up on my coffee; now, she turned on me like a JENINE BROWNE, BASKETBALL (AVERAGED 30 beaten dog. She was in position, pen in hand. POINTS AND 6.5 REBOUNDS IN LAST WEEKEND'S Her jacket said she was a volunteer. The souve­ GAMES, AS WELL AS SCORING HER TWO­ nir pins on her jacket said she was a lunatic. THOUSANDTH CAREER POINT. BROWNE WAS I had to be careful - who knew what kind of ALSO NAMED AUS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK). sicko I was dealing with? She could be a volun­ SAMANTHA BAILEY, TRACK AND FIELD (SET teer with trouble understanding her position on A NEW AUS POLE VAULT RECORD WHILE the world's ladder of power. I expected my col­ WINNING TWO MEDALS AT THE AUS league and I would end up in an unidentifiable PAT SAVA u-..,,...,n CHAMPIONSHIPS). forced labor camp where our journalism skills Second-place finisher Jenn Hanna of team Ontario is interviewed in a post-game "serum?' would be useless in our struggle for survival. MEN'S BASKETBALL: Clearly, I had to be cunning. Unfortunately, the to be recognizable. I was even coming to terms anything. This hypothesis proved true down to best I came up with was: with some people getting paid to do this. Now we the final game. GAME 1: ST.FX 84 - 66 MUN - lEONEL "Well, my name's Ryan Hoult, but I didn't bring had the volunteers on our side. In fact, the only thing stranger than the game SAINTIL, MUN (22 POINTS, 16 REBOUNDS) any ID with me." And then I had to watch curling. itself were the fans at Mile One. An amalgama­ GAME 2: ST.FX 88 - 61 MUN - JUSTIN Damn. In all fairness, curling seems fun to play, the tion of die-hard curlers from across the country, HALLERAN, MUN (15 POINTS, 2 STEALS) Obviously, my name's not Ryan Hoult. way painting a picture is more fun than watch­ curious sports enthusiasts from the streets ofthe Obviously, no one gets in without ID. Obviously, ing it dry. But, there's a reason Fox doesn't carry capital city, and confused individuals wondering WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: I'm cooked. pro curling. Ifyou caught the coverage on CBC, where the hell their $30 went. GAME 1: MUN 83 - 81 ST.FX - JENINE I consider how bad forced labor camps could you noticed only three camera shots: the close I won't lie - I didn't even go to any more games BROWNE, MUN (32 POINTS, 7 REBOUNDS) really be. Then the unthinkable happened: up ofthe shooters' faces, the release of the rocks, until the final. There, I strolled the undergrounds GAME 2: MUN 88 - 61 ST.FX - JENINE "Oh, that's alright. I see your name here on the and the overhead view ofthe house as it glides in. of the stadium, searching for adventure. At this BROWNE, MUN (28 POINTS, 4 REBOUNDS) list. Here are your coupons." Repeat this for 16 rocks, for 10 ends. point, I thought about whether this article would She gave us each a book offering a complete Granted, each curler only throws two stones have been funnier had I been on narcotics, paying TRACK AND FIELD: AUS CHAMPIONSHIPS week's worth offood and drink, scuffling offinto per end. But, at the end of the broadcast, I'd still tribute to gonzo journalism. Or, maybe that might the depths of Mile One Stadium. been uncomfortably close to Colleen Jones's face compromise my journalistic integrity. I think I WOMEN'S TEAM: SECOND OVERALL My colleague and I stood motionless - this 20 times in one night. In some places, that would heard Hunter roll over in his grave. 60-METRE HURDLES: CYRA BELBIN, THIRD doesn't even happen in the movies. That self-ap­ be enough to grant a restraining order. In this As I pass the media lounge, I wonder how peo­ 10.33 SECONDS pointed officer of the volunteer law just granted case, we aren't so lucky. ple would react to discovering how many jour­ HIGH JUMP: TARYN BRODERICK, SECOND 1.40 me full access to a state-of-the-art sports facility, Mixed emotions after the first day: It turned out nalists do their research with a TV. I spent some METRES free to mingle with the nation's top sports journal­ there was a colossal army ofvolunteers to tend the time watching a man from Sportsnet sit in his TRIPLE JUMP: TARYN BRODERICK, FIRST 9.83 ists. I now had the right to casually converse with needs ofeveryone, even the sensitive requirements suit, eyes glued to the screen, mentally prepar­ METRES -hell, downright interview-Canada's top female ofthe media. Anything and anyone in the build­ ing his post-game analysis. He looked like he had curlers. And, a bottomless well of free food. ing was at our disposal. I was amazed at the hard three lines ofcoke for breakfast. This was my first POLE VAULT: SAMANTHA BAILEY, FIRST 3.00 All this happened within 15 minutes at the Scott work these people put in for the love oftheir sport. encounter with big (bigger) name media. These METRES - AUS RECORD Tournament of Hearts. Without a doubt, I was Simply put, if I had a hat, it would be off. are the people I idolize, but they would proba­ LONG JUMP: SAMANTHA BAILEY, THIRD 5.05 ready to declare this the world's greatest event. I However, morale has lowered since it dawned bly envy the freedom I have that lets me to write METRES was already familiar with the media lounge and on me that there's really nothing exciting about this garbage. PENTATHLON: TiFFANY SMITH, THIRD 2,294 the free Tim Hortons products. I had dined on fine curling. What's exciting is the event. The proof I make it to the ice in time to see Jennifer Jones POINTS chili, and relaxed in the Lay-Z-Boys. I was star­ lies with this: You can miss an entire game, watch throw her remarkable last stone, and I smile. SHOT PUT: DANIELLE STACEY, THIRD 9.83 struck by CBC personalities just popular enough the last two stones ofthe final end, and not miss Didn't miss a thing. METRES 4 X 200 METRE RELAY: MUN, THIRD 2:05.53 MINUTES 4 X 400 METRE RELAY: MUN, THIRD 4:51.13 One less sportswriter MINUTES MEN'S TEAM: THIRD OVERALL Admittedly, the first time I heard ofThompson him down the political road, as he penned scath­ 300-METRE DASH: STEVE WOOLRIDGE, THIRD THE ScoRECARD was from the movie ofhis book Fear and Loathing ing digs at American society and the leaders of 37.92 SECONDS in Las Vegas. But, as my appetite for sportswrit­ the United States. Yet, he never lost his love for HIGH JUMP: COLLIN POWER, SECOND 1.80 ing grew, so did my knowledge of his work. the sports world, as he continued to write bril­ METRES; MICHAEL TAYLOR, THIRD 1.70 METRES Thompson began his career covering sport­ liant articles on sports and sports issues until TRIPLE JUMP: COLLIN POWER, SECOND 12.18 ing events - writing game reviews, tournament his death. METRES recaps, and the occasional opinion piece; he al­ Through sports, Thompson saw much more LONG JUMP: COLLIN POWER, SECOND 6.39 ways considered himself"a natural born sports­ than just a receiver catching a touchdown pass writer." It was at the Kentucky Derby, his mind - he saw the conflict, the passion, and the issues. METRES; JOHNATHAN HOWLETT, THIRD 6.22 blown from drug use and writer's block, that While one game may mean nothing, Thompson METRES POLE VAULT: JOHNATHAN HOWLETT, FIRST BY /OHN RIETI Thompson created his now famous style of"gon­ looked at the bigger picture, and explained its zo journalism," which prides itself on first-per­ relevancy. 3.90 METRES "The best of Sportswriting can be as smart and son interjection (and some drug use). While newscasters and political analysts break 4 X 200 METRE RELAY: MUN, THIRD 1 :38.28 as elegant as any other kind of journalism; in The writer's first major project was a one-year down debates from the House of Commons, they MINUTES the hands of a master, it can sing like a beast integration into the Hell's Angels. By tagging would never allow politics to transcend into the in heat." along everywhere from open highways to slea­ world of sports as Thompson did. He never need­ SWIMMING: CIS CHAMPIONSHIPS - HunterS. Thompson, The Gospel According zy bars, he changed the way people saw bikers ed more than a ticket to a baseball game to show toESPN and motorcycle culture. America the real situation. GEORGE COLBERT - SECOND IN 50-METRE In fact, he may even be at the root of today's For proving that sports and competition play a BACKSTROKE (26.81 SECONDS). Last weekend, the world lost one ofthe most fear­ chopper popularity. Without his book, Hell's vital role in life, and that those who write about AINSLEY DECKER- TWENTY-FIRST IN 100- less, interesting, and innovative journalists when Angels, the Discovery Channel would never be them can also make a difference in the world, METRE FREESTYLE (59.56 SECONDS), TWENTY­ HunterS. Thompson shot himself. The sporting overrun with Jesse James and the Teutuls. Thompson has become one of my heroes. One THIRD IN 200-METRE FREESTYLE (2: 10.81 community lost even more. Thompson's storied career eventually took who will be missed. MINUTES). 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meet, winning three individual medals in the Memorial teams finish jumping events. Power placed second in the high jump, stretched out a silver in the long jump, second and third in AUS and took another second-place finish in the tri­ ple jump. championships Memorial cross-country runner Grant Handrigan joined the runners once again and competed in the 3,000 metre run, finishing fourth. BY ]OHN RIETI The Sea-Hawks relay teams also fared well, win­ ning three bronzes. Competing in mismatched singlets and flashy Much of the track team is comprised of track spikes, the MUN track athletes dashed to Newfoundland and Labrador provincial team two overall podium finishes this past weekend at members, and athletes competing in the Canada the Atlantic University Sport (AUS) champion­ Games. Coached by George Stanoev, who is also ship. Although the team is not officially funded, the technical director of the Newfoundland and each athlete raised money to attend the meet to Labrador Athletics Association (N~AA,) the team represent the university. exceeded all expectations. The women's team captured second place over­ Sprinter Kingsley Gifford hopes MUN will all in the five-team competition, scoring 59 points, continue to see this success on the track: "I hope while Dalhousie won the title with an outstand­ that an amazing second and third place finish at ing performance of 163 points. Runner Allison AUS championships with a team of only 17 ath­ Battcock was enthusiastic with the finishes, and letes will prove that track and field is a sport with the strong performances against experienced huge varsity potential." teams like Dalhousie and Saint Mary's. "It real­ "If given funding to be able to train proper­ ly shows how much potential we have for the fu­ ly and send a full team, we will return with two ture," said Battcock. banners for MUN," he said. SUBMITTED PHOTO Memorial received spectacular runs from Collin Power was MUN's top performer, winning three individual silver medals. sprinter Cyra Belbin, who placed third in the 6o metre hurdles. The university's distance runners also performed well. But, it was the team's jumpers who stole the Men's basketball meets fate this weekend show. Taryn Broderick and Samantha Bailey had CONTINUED FROM PACE 20 if they lose both, they are out. However, MUN great meets, hauling in four medals with one gold can still win one game, hope for an Acadia loss, apiece. Bailey won the pole vault competition with The women will be heading back to Nova and make it in under the wire. a three metres vault, setting an AUS record. Scotia next weekend for the Atlantic University Last weekend starters Leone! Santil, Jeff Saxby, Competing in the hardest ofall the day's events, Sport championship. Robbie Hickey all scored over 10 points in the the pentathlon, Tiffany Smith placed third, scor­ first game, but the team's shooting was poor ing a valuable four points. Danielle Stacey also Men's basketball overall. St.FX shot a sparkling percentage from chipped in, finishing third in the shotput. the field, and won easily. Johnathan Howlett won the men's pole The starters, Saintil especially, played anoth­ vault, making it a double-gold event for -- The men's basketball team lost their weekend er good game on Sunday. Yet, their combined ef­ the Sea-Hawks. "It's great to see, on such games to first-ranked St. FX, with scores of84 - fort couldn't boost the team to a win, as nobody short notice, [MUN] could pull together a 66 and 71 - 56. While no one expected the team else scored more than one basket. team that could be so competitive," said Howlett to win, they still fell to four points behind in For the Sea-Hawks, the worst part about these on the team's performance. the playoff race. To make matters worse, both losses is the likelihood of again facing St.FX if The men's team also sped to an overall podi­ Acadia and UNB picked up one win. they make it to the playoffs. um finish, placing third with 47 points. Stephen SUBMITTED PHOTO Ifthe men can win both games this weekend, The team plays their potentially final games Woolridge placed third in the 300 metre dash. Samantha Bailey jumps to a third place finish they guarantee themselves a spot in the playoffs; this weekend against the UNB Varsity Reds. Collin Power was MUN's top athlete at the in the long jump in the AUS Championshops.

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BY ]OHN RIETI

It's Saturday, Feb. 12, and the Sea-Hawks take the floor to play the Acadia Axe-Men. Fans, still sombre from farewell speeches by the graduat­ ing women's stars, cheer up as the starting line­ up is introduced. Jumping off the bench before his name is announced, Jeff Saxby joins his team's huddle, cheers, and finds his position on the floor. His teammate Peter Ingram wins the tip­ off, and for the next two minutes the floor is all Saxby's. He doesn't miss a shot, and scores Memorial's first 13 points, giving his team a com­ manding first-half lead. For three years, the Sea-Hawks missed this, as Saxby was grounded with serious knee com­ plications. Finally, he is back to health for his final season with Memorial. "It hasn't kicked in yet. I just want to make playoffs and wor­ ry about the end of my career later," said the team's captain. His retirement won't be as easy to ignore for his teammates and fans, as they lose one of the top players in the Atlantic University Sport (AUS). Saxby has put his team back in position to make the playoffs, as they can qualify with two wins against UNB this weekend. For Saxby, this season has been a complete comeback from the days when he thought he'd Jeff Saxby's first shot as a Sea-Hawk was an airball in the old gym. This week at the Field House, he will shoot his last shots at home. never play again. "Everyday, for like two-and­ a-half or three years, it crossed my mind. That walk all the way across the court, greet me, and something that's unfortunately my biggest ac­ was my motivation to be on the bike or in the talk to me like he was my best friend." complishment. I hate to think that in my last weight room," he said. Nowhere else did Saxby receive this treat­ year, my biggest goal was just to play and get His conditioning shows in the Acadia game as ment. Schools like St.FX tried to lure him with through the year without pain," he said. he rips through the Axe-Men defence for anoth­ promises of playoffs and championships, but Back on the court, Memorial defeats Acadia - er lay-up. His knees, finally repaired by shock­ Saxby opted to join the developing MUN pro­ Saxby finishing with 34 points - and both teams wave treatment in Ontario plus countless sur­ gram instead. head to the locker rooms. MUN's team manag­ geries, pills, injections, and rehab sessions, look According to him, the best things about MUN er requests more ice bags; when asked why, she strong as he comes up with another aggressive are the chance to play with great teammates and explains: "Sure, Jeff and Peter both need four rebound. friends, get a degree (his is in education), and bags each." Saxby laughs when told about this, As he finally collapses onto the bench grab­ play for head coach Todd Aughey. but admits he and Ingram are the "icemen" of bing a towel to dry off, the crowd roars its ap­ "Coach Aughey has made a point of run­ the team. proval of his performance. Much of Memorial's ning [the program] professionally. With ev­ Thinking back to his seasons on the side­ dedicated fan base sees Saxby as an extension of erything he is put against with funding, with lines, Saxby often wonders what could have their family, simply calling him "Jeff" in their the Field House, it's not easy," said Saxby. "Any been; Memorial fans wonder too. "Hopefully I cheers. other coach can just come in and coach. There­ can put that behind me now," he said. "They're awesome," Saxby said of his fans. spect I have for this guy for running this pro­ Ahead of him are two final home games in - A native of Nova Scotia, his time at MUN has gram like others, even though the barriers are which he plans to guide his team into the playoffs. changed him. ''I'm Sax, b 'y. This certainly is my put up by the nature ofthis school - that's some­ Will they do it? "We'll do our best," he said. home now. It feels like I've lived here all my life," thing special." Will he be distracted by thoughts of giving he said with an unmistakable local accent. The respect many have for Saxby is equally im­ a farewell speech? "I don't think about it - can't The feeling of home has been there for Saxby pressive. While he has no AUS championship, think about it," he said. ever since he set foot on the Memorial basket­ he has the accomplishment of triumphing over So what will this Sea-Hawk think when he ball court. "I was on my recruiting trip here, not horrible injury and returning to top health, play­ springs off the bench to join his team for his fi­ always ready bench. and thinking anything of MUN, and [former Sea­ ing for the team he loves. nal game at MUN? "Just win the games.... Gotta o(the His leadership effot.t'' will~ missed next season. ·.~. Hawk captain] Dave O'Keefe made a point to "That's the one thing I regret, I guess. It's win the games." Browne bags 2,000

BY MARGARET COLBERT Amy Dalton played only 32 minutes this score over 2,ooo career points. She recorded weekend, with a timid total of 15 points. Sea­ a total of 6o points this weekend alone, and Women's basketball Hawks guard Leslie Stewart missed her third six assists. straight game, and the team hopes she can play Watching from the sidelines, St.FX's coach this coming weekend in Nova Scotia. - and only other 2,ooo-point scorer - Theresa A last-place St. FX almost upset the Lady Hawks In Stewart's place, rookie Kelly Himmelman MacCuish smiled as Browne achieved the mile­ basketball team this weekend, though MUN racked up quality minutes. She totalled 22 stone. The game stopped for several moments to managed to choke out an 83 - 81 win in the end. points and eight assists in the two games. celebrate, with MacCuish and Browne having a On Sunday, they smashed the scoreboard, win­ With no surprise, Jenine Browne captured picture taken while the crowd cheered. - ning 88 - 61, catching a rebound of momentum the achievement of being the second person Jenine Browne and Teresa McCuish are the only for next weekend's playoffs. in Canadian Interuniversity Sport history to SEE 'MEN's' ON PAGE 19 women to score 2000 points in CIS basketball. Sweatshop Free T-Shirts -1:16 Duckworth Street StJohn's 739-681:0 Uvi .rogers.com