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Meliorist Thursday, 6 October, 2005 STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE www.themeliorist.com • October 6, 2005 Meliorist mnl'ioTism (meel'e riz'm, me'le e-). n. the doctrine that the world tends to become better or may be made hotter by human effort

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This Week... Entertainment Editor Jared McKenzie Cover: Better and better [email protected] It's all about the 'Horns. The men are already ahead of where they were last Sports Editor Ainsley Doty year, and they're only getting better. The women's team suffered a difficult loss in [email protected]

more way than one, as one of their strongest offensive threats went down with Featues Editor a busted peg. Garret Ford [email protected]

News: Vote or Die! Copy Editor Talis Jacobsen Rocking the vote isn't just for rap artists and social debutantes to endorse; [email protected] we're filling you in on all of the campus referendum news. You'll also find Creative Designer information on the Career Fair, Canada's One Tonne Challenge, and a Quinn Kuiken [email protected] campus sex store. Photo Editor Heather MacBeath Features: Weekly goodness at your finger tips... [email protected] I once visited a restaurant in the Czech Republic where they listed a wide variety Webmaster Matt Sletto of random foods on the menu. I ordered a kangaroo soup with leek, and an eel [email protected]

dish that was delightful. You won't read about any of this in the features section, Office Assistant but you will find crosswords, stories, and weekly word association. Jaime Tremblay [email protected]

Distribution Manager Entertainment: Music for the people George Andrews Live in a cave? Well, that's the only way that you can be excused for not [email protected] knowing about the concerts that hit town last week. Collective Soul put on a Production Assistants Chris Hibbard show at the Enmax Center, while Tricky Woo did their thing at Tongue & Groove. Sarah Fulcher Also a few CD reviews, contest winners, and a book about Bullshit. Enjoy. Printing Southern Alberta Newspaper Group Sports: 'Horns in the Hizzouse!! Contributors: Did you know that your UofL Pronghorn Men's soccer team has already Vince Chew Angus Sutherland surpassed their point totals from last year? The women's team is bigger and Brian Heinrich better than last year as well. They both had key games last weekend, while Gage Gillet AJ Struyk hockey is on deck for this weekend. Find full NFL coverage as well.

Children are like TV sets; when they start acting weird, whack them across the head with a big rubber basketball shoe. - Hunter S. Thompson c Referendum debate Dear Meliorist, Centre starting September 2007." won't hold any stock, have any build on the government's vision. to contribute to a fund that will go This is misleading - once a say, or be a legitimate stakeholder. Let's say, for our purposes, towards the student loan program? mortgage is paid off there is no such This is a user fee to build that students earn on average, Will students expect to pay for all I am writing to express thing as a "FUTURE MORTGAGE badly needed infrastructure. $20,000 per year or less. This buildings that are not sponsored my concern with the CORIBUTION"!!! This is nothing Would we tolerate a fee at a makes them low income. And let's by corporations? Never mind that but misleading marketing designed physician's clinic for a hospital? not kid ourselves - a majority of we just finished contributing to the recent decision of the to fall under the radar of students. No. That's why we pay taxes. students do not have their parents library - only to have a beautiful ULSU to support funding Student fees would be slated to to fall back on. This additional fee space with a pitiful collection. the Regional Health and decrease once the building is paid 3) "The CHEQUES" does not make sense for students. In closing, I am writing this letter off, and by simply maintaining an YOU DON'T TAX THE PEOPLE to let the SU know that this was a Wellness Centre. unnecessary payment means that This is not about the government WHO CAN LEAST AFFORD IT! BAD decision. What we see now is in effect, our fees are going up! not having the money to invest in a link on the notice board with nice My concerns are as follows: post-secondary education. We are 4) Transfer of Debt words like "legacy" and "future" all 2) Control, Authority, and all expecting a nice little dividend over it, with no mention of "good l) Misleading Marketing Responsibility - And paying in December. New monies have This fee will work out to at least policy" anywhere in the add for someone else's mortgage been made available for some a $120 contribution per student, the YES side of the referendum. The fee that students currently infrastructure developments (a provided they complete their degrees Never mind the fact that the YES pay that goes towards the SUB This proposal has students one time cost) but the government in four years. A significant number side has a link to the "VOTE" page mortgage is scheduled to stop in contributing to a mortgage on a is still planning to dole out nearly of students rely upon student that says "Vote and be eligible to 2007 once the mortgage on the building that will not be under 1.7 billion in one-time bonuses. loans and student Lines of Credit win a $250 gift certificate from the building is paid off. In essence student control like the SUB is So, in this era of an "Educated to pay their tuition and fees. Such Bookstore." Oh my God! I don't really this means that our fees are now. You are asking us to pay for Alberta" we are going to employ an arrangement effectively means have to point out how unethical this scheduled to decrease at that time. a government ASSET. That is like a system of user fees for the that you are asking students to pay is, do I? I am all for incentives for The current campaign on the ULeth students. The government craves the interest on a loan for the new voting, but not when there isn't any notice board reads as such: "We are having the owner of the coffee an educated population, but is building instead of the university opposition, or any information about asking students to reallocate future shop you go to ask you to pay a unwilling to fund such an initiative. assuming the debt. Lucky us. We why one might decide to vote no. mortgage contributions towards surcharge for a new and improved Generally speaking, students don't will get to pay the interest. Great. I am disappointed. This letter the Regional Health and Wellness building - the catch being that you make a lot of money. took me 15 minutes. Did the While tuition fees might 5) The Slippery Slope SU Exec really take the time be capped at 30% of an to think through a 2.5 million institution's operating By advocating such a fee, the SU dollar decision? I don't think so. costs, there is no limit is approaching the ever popular on FEES. It is bad policy slippery slope. Asking students to Frustrated, to place an additional tax pay for the buildings in which they Jill Veenendaal on students; people that will be educated raises a number are generally low-income of questions: will it be just this one Ed. Note: This letter was sent to to begin with, to help time? Will we start asking students the SU Exec and General Assembly.

For a few dollars more

Just what are four condoms truly the Women's Centre really doing worth? Apparently they're worth on campus? Am I paying for the one dollar. This is what I was free condoms that they are giving told when I went to the Campus away? I guess that means that they Women's Centre to ask for my one aren't free then? The Women's dollar back. I understand that it is Centre cannot council or do crisis only one dollar; the thing is that I intervention, as they are volunteers do not support what they are doing and do not have insurance to cover (or nor doing as the case may be). any liabilities for this. This means A letter from the I do not support the "Women's that women, if you have a crisis, you Centre" - it objectifies the differences need to go to counseling services, between men and women. To the and not the women's center. Management Students' Society women out there who are going to The Women's center also does take offence to what I have to say peer referral, but then, so does the The Management Students' and networking opportunities Our social events offer a mixture of as male chauvinism, exchange the peer referral center. The difference Society (MSS) would like to take for Management students, in business soft skills and networking word woman for man in this letter is the feminist perspective. But wait this opportunity to write to all cooperation with the Faculty of opportunities; we organize events and see if it doesn't anger you. - does not the Women's Centre itself students, faculty and administration Management and community. MSS such as a Dodge Ball and Soccer It does not bother me that the say that they are working toward at the University of Lethbridge to strongly emphasizes the importance Tournaments, and our Annual Women's Centre wrote a referendum a more equal society; how can you acknowledge that we overlooked of an equal balance of academic Etiquette Dinner and Inter- question and campaigned for a do that from the perspective of some of the outcomes of our and extracurricular activities. Our University Ski Trip. We encourage levy on the students - I signed the only 55% of the population? So activities during the MSS Frosh Fall and Spring calendar is full of student, faculty and community petition. What bothers me is that really, what does the Women's week September 7-9, 2005. The inter-school events and conferences involvement with all of our just over 10% of the student body Centre do, I would like to know? objective of us running an activity that create growth, leadership and initiatives. voted in the referendum and of that like frosh was to encourage students networking opportunities which As a society we are always looking will provide the skills students need 10% the referendum passed by about So in answer to my question, what is to come out and meet new people for ways to improve our events to excel in today's business world. 55 to 60%. Do the math: this means the worth of four condoms? It is one and get excited about the academic- and make them more appealing to We have four speaker series that are that 6 out of every 100 people voted dollar, even though I am a married year. MSS would like to take this students and faculty. If you have held throughout the year; we bring for the levy and it passed! Doesn't time to mention that it is not in our any comments or feedback we would man and don't use condoms (I can't in Industry professionals, faculty sound very democratic, does it? intention to disrespect or offend have any more children). So go get and alumni to speak to students love to hear from you. Our office is It bothers me that historically the your condoms that I am buying for anyone with the events we put on. on a variety of topics. As well, we located in D-431; you can call us at Women's Centre has a membership you and have a good weekend with If we did offend anyone we are truly offer students the opportunity to 329-2154 or check out our website of high teens to low 2o's (this is them. I will buy you more in the sorry. attend business conferences across at www.uleth.ca/~mss. 25/8000 students or one in every spring, the next time the Women's All of the social and academic Canada; these conferences enable 320 students is a member) and Center gets one dollar from me. events that we organize are guided students to listen to industry experts they will now be receiving $1 from with our mission and vision and meet like-minded students. It's each of those 8000 students. statement. We are dedicated a great way to establish contacts and Sincerely, I guess it all comes down to what is By Paul Thompson to creating growth, leadership build networks all across Canada. The Management Students' Society News — Wellness Centre bill to be shared by students? (a referendum vote will see)

mmm the growing need for more fitness For now, Tanner is in support, .\\iWW\UmU\. facilities, as well as additional and while the SU has not 5*#*»*w* *********** classrooms, lab space, and many formally supported the new additions such as a climbing referendum, their strategic centre and a sports-medicine planning committee has. clinic. For more information, go to There are many services and www.uleth.ca/leavingalcgacy/ facilities that will be opening and remember to vote from to students, but Cade said that October 11th- 13th. students should be involved in the programming of the facility to ensure that it caters towards the students. Not everyone is excited for the referendum though. Jill, a U of L alumni, is upset that future By Nathan Sharpe students are left paying for a News Editor government building when there is such a massive provincial More Than Just Bright surplus. She said that students As the Regional Health and are being told they will have a say Wellness Centre Construction in the building like stockholders, progresses forward, the University but unlike stockholders, they will Minds at the U of L still is working towards paying hold no stock or anything else to Andres, a community programmer environment - everyone should the rising construction bill. hold the University accountable. Press Release for Environmental Services. start changing their bulbs!" insists The University is asking students She is also afraid that this could Environmental Services One hundred and twenty two Andres. to pay some of the bill, to the tune be the start of a new trend, with of $i5/semester/student for a City of Lethbridge students received light bulbs at Students were asked a number of students paying for the buildings this event. According to Project energy efficiency and environmental commitment of 10 years. This they learn in, rather than the would add up to $2.5 million On Tuesday, September 7th Porchlight (www.onechange.org), questions related to transportation, government that they pay taxes Environmental Services, a "If every Canadian household recycling, electricity, water and that students would contribute too, or the institutions that towards the multipurpose centre. department from the City of changes just one old fashioned light natural gas usage. For every already collect tuition and ever- Lethbridge, hosted an informative bulb to a CF bulb, the reduction in question 85-90% of the student's To get the money though, the rising fees. students have to vote for it in a booth at the University of Lethbridge air pollution would be like taking surveyed were either very or Tyler Tanner, SU President during New Student Orientation. 66,000 cars off the road. In fact, somewhat likely to engage in the referendum slated to happen on­ said that students would be line on Oct nth-i3th. The purpose was to provide one CF bulb can save an individual energy or eco-minded practice. recognized through their support, information to students on the up to $40 on their energy bill over If the students vote no though, and although they would not hold One Tonne Challenge, encourage the bulbs lifetime". For more information visit the "the building will still be built. It ownership of the building, their students to take the challenge or If each student uses their CF light City of Lethbridge website at www. will draw funds away from other contribution would be rewarded. just help them consider some small bulb for about 6hrs per day they lethbridge.ca or the Government programs on campus, but we One such reward that is already ways to save money and reduce will save $22.18 in electricity costs of Canada's One Tonne Challenge aren't going to leave a big hole in promised if the students vote yes, greenhouse gas emissions in the and prevent 64kg of carbon dioxide site: www.climatechange.gc.ca/ the ground to collect rainwater," is an initiative to have a small environment. (C02) emissions from entering the onetonne/english/ assured University President percentage of tuition increases go Students who participated received environment over two years. Over Bill Cade at a recent town hall right back to students in the form a compact fluorescent (CF) light two years the 122 bulbs that were meeting. of grants, scholarships, bursaries, bulb in exchange for completing an dispersed to students will prevent Criticism for the current facilities and needs-based funding. in place are that they are simply eight-question survey. 7808kg of harmful Co2s and save too small to meet the needs of The promise right now is for two "Most of the students were aware $2705.96. students. "Our current facilities years, and this would bring over of the benefits of the CF light bulbs, "These bulbs have come a long were built for 3000 students and $600,000 back to students, with some had heard of the One Tonne way over the last few years. They use we are well past that," said the the possibility of such so-called Challenge but when I analyzed the 80% less energy than old models, Vice President of Finance and "quality initiatives" in years to survey results it became apparent fit almost all sockets, are relatively Administration Nancy Walker. come. that over 85% of students are very inexpensive and offer such tangible The new facility would support energy and eco-minded," said Kelly benefits to the individual and the 1509 - 3rd Avenue South Call us today at: (403) 320-1133

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Why do people know more about the ground, and a few widows in Is it the media? I am inclined to Jessica Simpson's little sister than someone's home. Similarly, if some find blame elsewhere - but hey, Af<- they do about their countries? person I don't know, divorces some I'm biased. Here is my rationale Like any other leftist who reads other person I don't know, it has anyway though. adbusters I immediately want to happened before, but I don't really In a consumer-based economy, the blame the media; but I think the care. Maybe I am really uncool media is a product; therefore unless problem lies deeper. for not wanting to know about media sources compete with each Let me explain before I get into strangers lives. other by making more desirable this. When I go to the grocery I do well understand star power, products at lower prices, they go store, I see plenty of smiling faces working in the media and all, but out of business. The short of that is from the cover of glossy magazines, I don't want to hear about people that it is the fault of the consumer, while news magazines are hidden, that don't do anything for me. If the reader, you. and newspapers are just placed Ben Affleck went to a strip club, my Now that I have shifted the blame wherever. I would blame the store, world gets a funny anecdote and off my particular occupation and but it is like this at most groceiy little else. If Paul Martin realises the settled it squarely on the shoulders stores, so the problem must run details of the Gomery investigation, of the readers, I can provide a deeper. I get to read about something that remedy. Upgrade your sources of When I turn on the TV, I am has the opportunity to affect me information. Instead of watching bombarded with scandal, and it personally. crappy filler on TV, watch programs all sounds like some elaborate play Somehow though, it is inevitable about the real world. Maybe instead with the same characters. When I that when the details of the Liberal of People, try Macleans. Here, students are getting their blood types checked by qualified Canadian pick up a newspaper, articles about adscam are released, some actor or Try to avoid reading about Blood Services (CBS) staff. They were on campus September 28th and celebrities overshadow articles singer will go to jail, or get married, celebrities and watching them October 3rd, to get students excited about the 6th annual blood drive. It is about things that actually matter. or give someone the finger, or get on TV for a week. See if your life a competition against the College to see which student body can make more For example, today, if someone pregnant etc. and no one will know changes; it probably won't! They donations. It runs between Thanksgiving and Remembrance Day (Oct. blows up a truck stop in Iraq - what is going to happen with our will get married, they will fight nth-Nov. nth) and is appropriately called "Be Thankful and Remember." yes, it has happened before - but federal government. paparazzi, and you don't have to For more information, or to donate, call CBS at 1-888-2DONATE, visit there is now literately a hole in Now who is to blame for this? care. I don't. their web site at www.bloodseivices.ca.

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Career Conference 2005 These students are flirting with their ultimate undoing, real jobs! More than 70 potential employers were on campus on September 28th and 29th for Career Conference 2005. The event acts as an opportunity for students to look at the transition that will come after they graduate, and many of the employers were filling spots for summer internships, apprenticeships, and full-time jobs for graduates. The two day event, this year titled "I am the Future, "brought in a diverse selection of employers from the public and private sectors. The Career Conference was so successful, plans are already rolling for next year. It is to happen on the same dates, and the Career Resource Centre already has begun to post information for potential employers on their web site at www.uleth.ca/reg-ces/employers.html

Sex-positive 'Shagalicious Shop' helps McGill students get it on safely By Denise Brunsdon create a positive space where coming in. It wasn't very confidential," said and Ryan Hicks everyone can feel comfortable. Tellier. Wolfe, along with First Year The McGill Daily (McGill University) According to Tellier, visiting student-health Office Leadership Training Co- professionals from the United States were odinator and Daily Publications impressed by the concept of the store, but MONTREAL(CUP) - McGill University wants Society Chair Rachel Marcuse, doubted how successful such a shop would be to give it to you-affordable sex products, that have trained the sexperts in how on their campuses. is. to give intelligent advice to the "They were all flabbergasted. They all The Student Health Service's Shagalicious community. thought it was a great idea, but they really Shop, which has been open since the Alongside various other health didn't think they would be able to do it," he beginning of summer and had a media- and sex-related products, the said. packed official opening last Thursday, is a "Shag Shop" pushes condoms The shop's opening has garnered wide new campus sex shop that sells a variety of and lube. attention and stirred up some opposition. sex-related products at cost and in a relaxing "We're bringing lube out of the Recently, when the Montreal television environment. closet," said Wolfe. "It provides hope (students) find it fun station CHCH asked viewers of its nightly The shop comes in response to a rise in both sensation and protection." news program to vote on whether McGill the number of unwanted pregnancies and - it's not a porno shop." But Wolfe says that people should have a sex shop, 50 per cent of sexually transmitted infections, and as a mostly come for the rubbers; for - Marius Wolfe respondents said "no." result, it also aims to educate students about only three dollars, you can buy However, as Dr. Tellier points out, he felt sexual health. always distributed condoms to students who 12 regular condoms from a wide the question was a bit misleading because "We want students to protect themselves, have requested them; however, Tellier feels variety of styles and brands. In addition, the Shagalicious Shop is perhaps not best but we want them to get information, too," thai this less invasive setting increases sales. you can find specialty, female, and non-latex described as a traditional sex shop. said Marius Wolfe, Health Promotion Officer "Originally, the condoms and other things condoms. The Shagalicious Shop is located in the and manager of the shop. "I hope they find it were sold by the receptionists, but a student Medical Director of Student Health Services Brown Building next to the Student Health fun-it's not a porno shop." had to say, 'Hi, may I have some condoms, Pierre Tellier emphasized the accessibility of wwaiting room and is open Monday to Friday Wolfe and his team of "sexperts" strive to the products. Student Health Services has please,' and that wasn't conducive to students from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. www.themeliorist.com • October 6, 2005 Black-focus schools Idea divides educators, activists and politicians By Amy Chung groups, professors and high school CUP Ontario Bureau Chief teachers on the current move to rewrite the entire history curriculum distributed by the Ontario Ministry TORONTO (CUP) - of Education. "ROOTS' goals and actions derive The idea of creating black-focus from this very debate as attention public secondary schools as a has now illuminated the systemic possible solution to comparatively flaws of the current curriculum high drop-out rates among black which ignores not only black history youth is nothing new, but the issue but also many other his/herstory's has resurfaced over the past few that make up the contemporary months as university educators Canadian identity." have begun to voice their support of the initiative. Parris, although sympathetic to the need for black-focus schools, Toronto School Board's new does not see it as the right solution. equity officer, Lloyd McKell, started "Toronto is a diverse community the most recent debate when he and black-focus schools are not suggested black-focus schools reflective of reality," says Parris. should created in Toronto and has She also feels that by having a received little support from the black history curriculum integrated provincial government. in the public school system should Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty be an alternative that needs further immediately spoke out against long and we should not put the of education changing within the development. having black-focus schools, stating history and education major. options under the table," says Dei. public system as well as alternative "In high school, we only learned he personally has not seen evidence Walker said it is important to Dei went on to say problems of choices for the students in the about the French Canadian that it would help "improve learning acknowledge and learn about discrimination and differential public system," he added. experience, but there's a multiplicity for black students", but students the contributions black people treatment black students experience of experiences aside from [that and educators think it may help Dei also said that the focus schools have made in the community in the public school system become perspective]," says Parris, adding reduce drop-out rates amongst will work like the Catholic system, and to educate others further so discouraging barriers for learning. that focusing on other cultures black youth. but instead of religion, aspects of stereotypes are not perpetuated. Other faculty members agree. culture, history and identity will be "The purpose is to address the as well as black history will better But McGuinty faces some stiff Paul Axelrod, Dean of Education examined. needs of the community and represent the multicultural fabric opposition, especially from some at York University believes it's time "The school would have a focus to provide extra-curricular and of Canada and the contributions of university professors. that alternatives should seriously of academic excellence as well as academic support for students to these cultures. George Dei, researcher on black looked at. critically looking at the complexities help motivate them to pursue post- Although there have been education for the Ontario Institute "I understand the concerns people of black culture - the diaspora in secondary education," says Walker. conflicting opinions about black- for Studies in Education at the have of schooling that looks like specific. By examining this, the Despite criticisms of segregation, focus schools, Axelrod stresses University of Toronto, said black segregation, but we have a variety students will be able to start with Dei contests that "the school is that additional alternatives should students are disengaged from the of specialized kinds of programs the framing of their identity," he fundamentally based for academic be examined in addition to focus current public education system in the school now for aboriginal, adds. excellence", and that if the initiative schools. and black-focus schools are option gifted and arts students, and I think Future educators like Pierrette succeeds or fails, it is not a reflection not to be ignored. in that context this is something Walker agree with Dei. of the school, but of society. "If we come to understand that "It's a different way of looking worth looking at more closely," he "The Catholic system is there to However, some students do not black focus schools will engage at the school system ... we have to said. highlight a need not tended to by see black-focus schools as the right students, [it] will keep them in address the problem that students "I don't think that this is a magical the public school system," says solution. schools longer. It's worth trying, feel about the alienation and solution to challenges faced by kids Pierrette Walker, black caucus Parris is a York University student but I don't think that's the only disengagement. These issues have in the community and we have director of York University Black starting up an organisation called thing that should be done," says been put in the closet [for] far too to approach the whole question Student Alliance and third-year ROOTS to work with community Axelrod. French Club Fun The University of Lethbridge French Club is up and running with a schedule of activities for every level of French speaker. All of the details are here, along with some contact information for anyone interested in the club and what it does.

Chat Time -Every Tuesday from 1:40pm - 2:55pm -Every Wednesday from 1:00pm - 2:00pm -Location: B586 -Cost: Free -Open to all levels of French speakers Movie Night -Every Wednesday @ 7:15pm -Location: AH116 -Cost: Members are free; non-members $1.00/movie -All movies are shown in French (with subtitles when available) Special Event -Wine and Cheese Meet & Greet -Thursday, October 6th @ 7:30 KNOCK OUT SAVINGS •Location: Will be emailed to all those on the French Club FOR BACK TO SCHOOL! Mailing List -Cost: Members are free; non-members $4.00/event Student Year Memberships Memberships Enter to Win! $500 Bursary -Cost: $5.00/semester Call Now! 327-1121 -Includes entrance to all 2nd Floor Lethbridge Centre Mall Womens/ Movie Nights and Special Events ^itness=5 For more information, email: [email protected] 8 www.themeliorist.com • October 6, 2005 RD ASSOCIATION HOROSCOPES WHAT IS 1 >& MIND For T" f> f «• r I .1 i n lit 0 n < l,iir|iusi>i O

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ARIES - Well all the drama and conflict of this week will come to a climax this coming weekend. Expect an explosive ending with a lot of crying and maybe even a twist ending. Just don't expect any one to cry for you after you gouge out your eyes and exile yourself from the city. Weirdo. Your lucky western cliche is the showdown at high noon.

TAURUS - Bitter irony will be the downfall of one of your rivals this week. So be there to mock and gloat over your superiority. Expect to invest some money in a new pair of shoes because they will retaliate by placing your current pair inside of an oven. Damn shame. Your lucky western cliche is the stranger dressed in black entering the bar causing the piano player to stop. GEMINI - You never believe that old saying 'don't open a box you didn't close' but I guess you should have heeded it. After the dust settles you will only have a ray of hope at the bottom of the box. So do your best to guard it, because lets face it: the fate of the world rests on your shoulders till next Wednesday. Tough. Your lucky western cliche is heading the good guy off at the pass. CANCER - Luckily for you this week has things going in your favor. Expect a large change of fortune after an outlandish day that seemed to have everything go wrong. This doesn't mean all that bad luck will turn to good. No, more or less the swelling will go down and you won't have to lock yourself in the basement every full moon. Psycho. Your lucky western cliche is a beautiful virgin tied to a railroad track by a maniac in black. LEO - The lion may be king, but the vultures are jesters. Don't be fooled by insincere compliments or attempts to usurp your throne. Keep your eye on the chancellor as well; him and the captain of the guard have been plotting against you. Just hope your son can avenge your death with out getting himself killed. If all else goes wrong just haunt the battlements until somebody catches on. Sorry. Your lucky western cliche is the lone stranger entering the town.

VIRGO - Well it was great while it lasted, but everything that has a beginning has an end. Its part of life so get used to it. It wasn't going to last forever anyways, but you will always have the memories of the love you shared together. It is not the end of the world though. You can always buy another Chi-a Pet. Muffin. Your lucky western cliche is the arch-villain with a top hat trying to get the deed to the farm.

LIBRA - This week expect nothing short of total anarchy. It may be fun to watch on TV, but it sure isn't fun to sit in for a live recording. We are talking fires, floods, plagues, economic break down, mass hysteria, nuclear apocalypse, alien invasion, ecological upheaval and Armageddon all rolled into one. But look on the bright side: at least you still have your books and all the time in the world. Life's not fair. Your lucky western cliche is the obligatory chase scene on horse back to catch a train.

SCORPIO - You will go past the bounds that mere mortals are supposed to cross. You will delve into things not meant for mortal minds and be changed from it. This knowledge will cast the world into a mocking light were all that was one purely innocent is suddenly horrifying. Just remember to lock the doors and bar the windows at night in case the unspeakable thing comes for you again. Creepy. Your lucky western cliche is the sidekick dying and the hero declaring revenge.

SAGITARRIUS - You and four friends will be chosen against all odds to save the world this week. From your quiet lives bizarre circumstances will drive you to fight against an unseen invasion from the stars slowly enslaving all of human kind with villainous cosmic power. Just remember that light makes them flee. In the midst of all this chaos, however, you will still make it home in time for dinner. Fun stuff. Your lucky western cliche is the hero being wrongfully accused of murder and being hated by the townsfolk.

CAPRICORN - It's a good week to do something you always wanted to. Go on, I really mean it this time. Don't hold back and just do it. It will be a fun ride while it lasts. On the other hand I don't recommend any major spending in the overseas markets until the polar caps stop melting. Sink or swim. Your lucky western cliche is the bad guys breaking the boss out of jail by killing the lone young deputy who is guarding the cell.

AQUARIUS - This will be a week to prove that you meant what you had said. It is time to really doing some soul searching. Open up and prove to the world, your not dead on the inside. It is time to stop pretending. People will like you for who you are. Promise. Your lucky western cliche is the hero riding off into the sunset.

PISCES - While you may be feeling doubt about a certain gut feeling, I say you should follow whatever impulse tells you too. Do it. I mean you only live twice, once in your life and once in your dreams. See where the wild torpedo takes you! Take the plunge and try listening to a new style of music! Who knows, it may expand your tastes. Rock on! Your lucky western cliche is the dying mentor giving cryptic advice to the hero. www.themeliorist.com • October 6, 2005

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VICTORIA, B.C. (CUP) -- Pushing the envelope of animation and toilet humour, a new cartoon series has recently joined the new fall line-up on Canada's animation station, Teletoon. Sons of Butcher, based on the story of a real rock band of the same name, follows the lives of three would-be rock gods who are butchers by day and rockers by night. "It's a bizarre, twisted adventure in... rock," laughs Jay Ziebarth, band member and voice of character Doug Borski. "It's like nothing else you'll ever see," says Jay's brother Trevor, fellow band member and voice of Ricky Butcher. "It's a totally weird, new style and it's pretty unique." The show, which premiered Sept. 2 and will air every Friday at 9:30 p.m., is unique in terms of its method of animation. Unlike a conventional animated sitcom, Flash animation is combined with live action video by placing the real heads of the Sons of Butcher band members and video heads, the Sons of Butcher huge learning process for everyone we screwed around with it a little Green Show they met Smith, who other actors onto animated bodies. production team rented a studio involved." and found out that we could actually thought Butcher would make a T his was a challenge for the stars in Hamilton, On. and painted the This concept was far from the do it, and it would look pretty cool." great animated television series. of the show because, unlike other backdrop green. The three cast original idea for the show and wasn't Sons of Butcher was born in Around the same time, the three animated shows, they not only had members, the Ziebarth brothers and initially thought of as a financially 2000, when Trevor and Dunham started the Sons of Butcher band to provide their voices, but also fellow band member Dave Dunham, feasible option, but was made were students in a Television which eventually gave way to many their facial expressions. donned spandex shirts made by a possible with the help of producer Broadcasting course at Mohawk of the stories for the 13 episodes of "None of us were actors going into figure skating costume-maker and, Max Smith of S&S Productions (The College in Hamilton. Jay was a the show. it," says Trevor. "It was pretty crazy with the help of the production Red Green Show). cartoonist known for his website "A lot of it is like true stories of acting in that situation. 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The original "Word from Bird" is a bit knottier in I A T ME E N Y If you know Pat Mctheny only as a album's eight tracks sound its bop inflections, while "Compute" purveyor of lite jazz-fusion, Song X - completely refurbished, if a bit too gives evidence of a fascinating i, originally released in 1986 and now bright at points, and it seems to me direction that was never pursued re-released in an expended 20th that it's clearer just how stellar this and "The Veil" is suitably oblique. N C i. (XX - get it?) Anniversary Edition group truly is. Of the original tracks, the (Nonesuch 79918-2) - will make Charlie Haden is, hands-down, one mammoth, noisy "Endangered you rethink your preconceptions. of the best double bassists around. Species" is the one that probably Most of his work with Pat Metheny Jack DeJohnette's a great jazz most benefits from the remastering Group collaborator Lyle Mays has drummer, but there's a definite rock and remixing, sounding much tended to mine a vein of folk(s)y influence to his playing. Ornette's clearer than originally but without mood jazz, but Metheny has, son, Denardo, pushes De.Iohnette losing any of its impact; DeJohnette since the release of 80/81 (ECM, into late-period Coltrane territory. and Denardo come on like an ONG X 1980), put out occasional releases And Ornette himself, the man epileptic Rashied Ali on speed, and I I E H sans Mays that suggest that he responsible for Free Jazz, turns the other players respond. "Video TfflHTIBTI A H H I r clearly finds himself limited by the in some strong compositions and Games" remains the weakest tune populism in which the Group tends playing. here, although the playing on it is to pander. 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By Jacqueline Nunes The Eyeopener (Ryerson University)

TORONTO. On. (CUP)-Ryerson luate Ahmed Arshi has spent the last year asking himself a question that he believes many people, especially youth, ask themselves: "Why should I care?" Now Arshi is ready to answer the question. In association with AIESEC Ryerson, an international student- •un leadership organization, Arshi (How Ryerson graduat< 'inzalan travelled to Kenya to ollect images for a film they believe vui call attention to the problems ha1 plague the African country and viil incite youth to act. rhe film, Why Should 1 Care: The Reality Behind Youth, focuses primarily on the Kibera slum in Jay Telegdi, left, Matthias Schettelmeier, Alex Punzalan, Ahmed Arshi, Samanthi DeAlwis and Oleg Chausovsky try to motivate youth. Kenya, the largest slum in Central Mast Africa and home to 700,000 people. Arshi and Punzalan s producer Pun/.alan hope to screen Her response echoes Arshi and musical backgrounds. He also with DJ L'Oqenz and Kamau. cameras show the poverty of this m high schools to spark discussion Punzalan's call to action in making produced the music for the film. "(These artists) are positive area alongside short interviews with about global issues. The amateur the film and their determination to The pair, along with event organizer role models for young people," representatives from community filmmakers hope the discussion engage young audiences. and Ryerson finance student Oleg Chausovsky said. organizations, volunteers, will lead to positive action, such as Arshi, who graduated from Chausovsky, will host a fundraising The trailer for the film will be community members and youth. volunteering. Ryerson's engineering program event called Hip Hop Empathy at screened at Hi]) Hop Empathy, They all have different views about "We want youth to not just be last year and headed the Muslim the 1 lacienda Lounge on Sept. 17. alongside a special performance the problems the country faces, but touched by the images, but be Students Association, has travelled "Hip hop is what a lot of young of an African song that was sung hare one common idea: believing compelled to act," Pun/.alan said. to more than 20 countries putting people listen to and, lately, it's i<> welcome the filmmakers by the in the power of youth to change the Although the film focuses on into practice his mantra that "youth gotten a bad reputation," said children ot a remote rural village in future. Kenyan youth, Arshi and Pun/.alan can make a difference." He will be Chausovsky, who is also a member Kenya. '[Generally, society] is not returning shortly to Kenya to work consider youth inaction to be a of AIESEC Ryerson. "We want to Proceeds will benefit the production encouraging youth," said Arshi, who for the \

Ainsley Doty Sports Editor

The fourth week of the Canada West inter-university sport competition was an eventful one for the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns. As the pre-seasons are wrapping up and the battles for the number one trophies have begun for many of our sports teams, Pronghorns fans await in eager anticipation to see for themselves how the U of L Horn's teams will fair. If nothing else, this year their effort and spirit will not disappoint. This weekend the University second challenge, the UBC Daytwo of the weekend tournament Soccer teams were host to their Thunderbirds. Though energy ran ended much the same for our men, very first home games of the high, the Horns were only able to however the caliber of play was season. Apparently the western procure a o-o tie against the birds. noticeably increased as the Horns wind had it out for our pronghorns In the final five minutes of the game, took on the undefeated league as the weather and the home turf the Horns had a goal 'called back' as leaders, the UBC Thunderbirds. didn't seem to give us a noticeable the T-birds squawked their way to a After a shabby first half, being advantage over our opponents. goalie interference call. The double dominated 2-0 by the opposition; The first game played on Saturday goose eggs blemished the record the Horns came back with ferocity afternoon was heated as the slightly, but the Horns women and with Nick Kedoin's impressive Pronghorn women took on the finished the weekend at 2-2-3 with kicks, the Horns were able to end Trinity Western with full force. eager hopes of improvement. the game with a respectable 2-1 The Horns received a shock to the In men's soccer, Saturday loss. The Pronghorns now face a 1- system when after only four minutes afternoon the Pronghorn Men faced 4 standing while UBC finished the of play time their team captain the pumped and prepped TWU weekend at 5-0-1. went down, her weight collapsing Spartans. Apparently, a pronghorn The women's rugby team played on a broken leg. Given only thirty is close enough in physical their only home games of the minutes to regain their composure, appearance to a Trojan horse that season this weekend in preparation the Horns held strong for eighty- the battle with the Spartans ended for the Canada West Championship the U of C Dinos. Following their hosts of the tournament with a five solid minutes. Unfortunately quite the same. After an early goal tournament in Vancouver. Five 5-4 loss, the Horns took on the U raging battle against the Huskies. for the home team, Trinity Western, by Spartan forward Todd Anderson pm Friday night they battled the of S Huskies and concluded their Saturday night they squared off who are the defending winners of the Horns were playing catch-up University of Alberta defending weekend with another crushing 3- against the SAIT Trojans and the CIS championship, snuck in a only five minutes in. Though Horns champs. Though the Horns were in 1 defeat. However, this may have finished the tournament Sunday kick after a failed clearing attempt goalkeeper Marcel Galaskiewicz the lead at the first half, they could been the final eye opener that the morning with a game verses the by the Pronghorns. Trinity's held his own throughout the not keep it together into the second Pronghorns needed to really bring University of Manitoba. Final Angela Trauter was able to find the majority of the game, early in the and suffered a harsh defeat of 10-7. it together in the real season. Results: U of S vs. U of L: 1-1. back of the net and secure the win second half Justin Cordik gave the In men's hockey, the Pronghorns Last but not least, the Women's Trojans vs. U of L: 2-1. U of M vs. for Western. Final score: Trinity visitors a 2-0 lead. A late surge by competed in their final pre-season Hockey Team concluded their U of L: 3-2. Hopefully the 0-2-1 Western - uno, Pronghorns- nada. the Horns proved not quite enough exposition games in Edmonton prep season for Canada West in weekend for the girls will kick them Twenty-four hours later the as the first game ended in a loss for this weekend. In a southern Saskatoon this weekend. Friday into gear and have them revved up Pronghorn Ladies took on their our home boys. Alberta rivalry, the Horns faced afternoon the Horns took on the for the starting season. This, That, and the Horns

Bill and Ted self-worth. definitely be elite!!!!" strong arm, etc., but he had the leave their houses? I get nervous Meliorist Contributors • The above said, can't help but - lady footballer (and Patriots fan) overwhelming ability to just get the enough walking down the streets think NY will be in the World Series. • Well said, 'lady footballer,' and job done. of Lethbridge worried that I'll see • I know it is a running trend Here's hoping the Cards' pitching yes, those are exactly the reasons • Checked out some Pronghorn someone I don't want to talk to, within this column, but damn, I is strong enough to withstand the why I find it so hard to believe that soccer this weekend. Showed up never mind thinking about bombs hate the Yankees. Seriously, I don't Empire Striking Back. I still can't put him in my Top five. shortly after fifth year Pronghorn going off. understand how anyone could • From a reader: "Firstly, 1 take Here is how I look at it; if Peyton Kira Lawerence broke her leg. possibly cheer for them, unless offense to the fact that you can't Manning were the Quarterback for Terrible loss for the Horns - she • Feedback is welcome at thisthata they fall under any of these three admit Brady is an elite QB. If the Patriots during this run, would was their undisputed leader and [email protected]. categories of persons; 1) you were winning his first super bowl with they still have one the Super Bowl? arguably, most talented forward. born in or around New York (city or only three NFL career passes under Maybe, maybe not, but chances are The team rebounded nicely and put state will do) 2) your Dad (or other his belt wasn't enough, I think probably. But if you put Brady on forth a strong effort the rest of the relative) is a Yankee fan and you winning his next two in three years the Colts, that team doesn't win weekend. On Sunday, they tied #1 were brought up in this troubled should be sufficient. To recap, half as many games as they have ranked UBC, 0-0. environment or 3) you are not a that's three SUPERBOWLS IN four with Manning. I think you could do • I'm not looking forward to the true sports fan and are not able to YEARS! And not only that but he's this with at least four and maybe time when all goods go up in price think on your own. In the latter, still young and has many more years more QB's in the league: Culpepper, due to the increase in gasoline costs the individual clutches onto the to go. Secondly, I just don't get McNabb, Favre, maybe even Green, for businesses. It won't be long team that will get them the most your last comment; 'but then again Pennington and Bulger. And I until we're paying seven bucks for a attention. These persons are often Joe Montana was pretty regular haven't even mentioned the young McDeal or $1.50 for an apple. shallow and find it difficult to make looking' What are you saying? Are guys. As for the Montana comment, • I could not imagine living in friends, or have so-called friends, you basing your elite criteria on I just meant that physically he a country where bombs go off in who are also shallow, dimwitted whether the QB is hot or not?!? And wasn't the most gifted QB. He restaurants and shopping malls. iHJRji .»i»MTYonnmunn sports fans, with no individual if you are, then Brady should most wasn't fast, didn't have an overly How nervous would people be to 20 www.themeliorist.com • October 6, 2005 CHANGE IS GOOD, when it's put into play

Gage Gillet hockey overnight? Probably not, but Meliorist Contributor that's what the NHL needs to work towards for better hockey. Hockey So, here we are on the edge of our was at its peak in 8o's and early seats in anticipation for this year's 90's not because of Edmonton's HEY long awaited hockey season. Fans dominance (disclaimer: I'm not a are buying tickets, preseason is Oilers fan at all) but at least that gave nearing its end, and we as a hockey the game a hint of flavor. Goalies nation, wait in agony. We wait for had pads the thickness of their legs DID YOU KNOW the only thing that seems to hold and if they were to make a save it Canada together: hockey. required overall agility, flexibility, For nearly a year we have seen and and well... effort. Today there are heard the bickering amongst the goalies like Jean Sebastian Giguere players and the owners. For one year and Kevin Weekes who don't seem THE NHL IS BACK? the articles in every newspaper were enticed to move at all. They are no hinting at a deal being reached only doubt talented, however, large pads to be proven incorrect the next day. take away the entertainment of the will help his confidence and he will commercials to lure its fans back... Sports like poker (if you want to call game. become a better player. That said, it one) have grown dramatically in In general, I believe that these his stats may and probably will go 9) Can the Dominator Canada largely due to the absence changes are good but fans need to With the 'new'NHL down. Losing Ilya Kovalchuk hurts dominate? of hockey. Because really, what else be patient and have faith that, in and it hurts bad. Maybe Havlat or Man, I hate Dominik Hasek. I have we got to do with our time? the long run, the NHL will improve. underway, I thought mean it. The guy does a whole lot someone can step up, but probably TSN has been putting out poker, Hopefully the days are over when it might be a good not... of flailing about and manages to billiards, and old NHL games to teams like New Jersey (with the trap keep the puck out. Is this the year time to shed some try and entertain Canada but it in mind) have the Cup fall into their he flails to no avail? I am not sold light on the top ten just doesn't work. Finally we have 5) Sidney Crosby and the on the guy anymore. I will eat crow laps in a game that someone deaf and issues that will be Pittsburgh Penguins I am sure from all the Senators our blessed hockey back and it blindfolded could have predicted. watched, discussed, Oh what, you thought I would fan...yes I said fan...but what - the couldn't have come at a better time. The changes implemented are or analyzed in the forget about SC? I think even had guy is 41 now? Come on. I think Bob Goodenow has resigned; excellent, but systematically and upcoming season. the Penguins not got this kid, they he is the symbol of Ottawa's last all the drama of the lockout has economically speaking the NHL would still be a good team; they chance to win before they look like subsided and finally a deal was needs time to heal. To aid in the got Lemieux (obviously), John the team that drafted Alexandre reached. Was it worth the wait? healing, what the NHL needs most LeClair, Mark Recchi, Zigmund Daigle again. And for the record, I Will we see better hockey with the right now is faith and support from Palffy, Sergei Gonchar, and Jocelyn do not want to see 800 bandwagon new rules in place? The answer is its fan base. Fans need to believe AJ Struyk Thibault. A guy I know at Sportsnet jumpers at playoff time snarling "I 'yes' but it will take time. Coaches in this system by buying tickets as The Ultimate Prognosticator says that Crosby is going to score 50 told you so...haha..." please, just need to change their strategies and they did in 2004 - not because of points minimum and could put up save yours and my time... 80. I do not know about that, but managers need to adapt to the salary guilt but because they have a vision the kid is going to have some kind cap; but ultimately the burden for what the NHL will become. l) Wayne Gretzky as coach of of impact on the area, and I think he 10) Who will win? of change rests with the players. the Phoenix Coyotes: So let's kick our feet up and will further become what he already I mean the cup! What top-10 stories The NHL board of governors This will be the most watched once again and watch with pride is becoming: the face of the NEW to watch for would be complete can make rules of no obstruction, rookie coaching season in history. as Ron and Don argue every NHL. without a prediction for the cup? suggest smaller pads for the goalies It is without precedent to have the Saturday night. And, at the end I think you will know sooner than greatest player in a sport's history (which in my opinion are still too of the day, let's faithfully watch later in the season which team is come in and coach a team. Sure, big), and renege the presence of hockey reconfigure itself back 6) Will all Six Canadian teams legitimately going to contend. Out many have thought about it, but the red line but at the end of the make the playoffs? of Calgary, Philadelphia, Ottawa, into the game it once was and has Gretz is in it for the long haul. The day, following and instigating the Wow. When was the last time I or San Jose, Philly looks the best always supposed to have been. only problem is, there are a lot new rules it all rests on the players could ever actually say that? In all on paper. Calgary looks to be the What do you think? Do you of teams that are better than his seriousness, across the board, all best coached out of ANYONE in the shouldered pads. The players need agree or have an opposing Phoenix Coyotes, and it will take our teams are loaded. Vancouver league. Calgary/Philadelphia for to take the pill that has been given opinion. Email our sports editor at a total collapse by one team to get won the division last time, Calgary the cup, and I think the...Flames to them and adapt. them into the playoffs... [email protected] and get went to the cup final, Edmonton got take it in 7 games. Will we see highflying 8o's style vour voice heard. Pronger and Peca, Montreal got to the second round, as did Toronto, 2) Were the Calgary Flames a and Ottawa loaded up. I think five fluke? out of six for sure will, and when I It is really easy for all the experts think of all six, the Maple Leafs may to pick Calgary as the number one be the only ones in trouble; Belfour seed in the NHL, and the favorite and Sundin are old, and banking on to win the cup. But what about the Eric Lindros and Jason Allison for goaltending? Sure, Kipper had a offense is a REAL big gamble... great playoff run and a good season; but he was a backup in San Jose, Help Shape you know. Maybe he was there for a 7) Pronger + Edmonton = ? reason. I like watching the Flames, This team should be so fun to watch, ""HP'S W"" M and I hope they will do well, but you if you are an Oilers fan. Granted just never know... its not the 1980s come back, but Trie Future he may be the most complete defenseman this team has ever Of advanced learning for all Albertans. had, including Coffey. He is tough, 3) How will Todd Bertuzzi physical, has a hell of a shot, and play? knows the coaching staff. I think his Yeah I do not care that there are truly dominating days may be gone, probably a million Canucks fans but he is still top 3 in the league for out there, but this guy is a goon; a defensemen and immediately makes Log On To: total loser who, because some little this team a playoff contender. The kid will not fight, decides to punch problem is, he does not play net... www.alearningalberta.gov.ab.ca him and slam his head into the ice. But that is over with. How will the guy adjust to the new NHL? Canuck Fill out the questionnaire, 8) Will there be offense? fans and personnel alike say he is and let us know what you think. No, not in the Bertuzzi way. I mean the ideal player for this league; but Your voice matters. scoring! I want a 50 goal scorer! I can he come back with that edge? want 120-130 point leader! I want And no, not the edge that drives my Rangers in the playoffs! Yeah, him off the bench into a fight, or the I think the first two are more likely edge that makes his almost kill guys than the third too... half his size... But I still think that this is the only way to save this league. Let Iginla destroy the league. Or Kovalchuk. 4) How will Dany Heatley Or Nash. Hell, even Crosby. I really play? do not care, just someone score! No This is a similar question to the offense or anything (ha, a pun, get A LEARNING ALBERTA previous one, but with different /dlberta it?!?!) but without scoring, the NHL Dialogue and Direction Advanced Education circumstances. Dany is a legitimate will need more than controversial star player in the new or old NHL, and I think the move to Ottawa www.themeliorist.com • October 6, 2005 21 Pigskin Picks By AJ Struyk and Owens pounded the 49ers in the Broncos have beaten 3 playoff Meliorist Contributor New England at Atlanta their meeting, but 1 do not know if caliberteams in a row. Give me the GAME OF THE WEEK Manning and Harrison will. Indy Broncos. Oh yeah - watch out for wins, but I think San Fran plays Clinton Portis in his first game back Baltimore at Detroit Man did New England ever get better than everyone thinks. in Denver. manhandled last week. I was in Well, both of these teams stink in the shock. I guess everyone gets one Indy wins 24-10 Denver 20-14 early part of the season. I figured bad one, right? I think as prepared Baltimore to be undefeated or at as New England will now be, Atlanta Carolina at Arizona Cincinnati at Jacksonville least having 3 wins or so, simply on will exploit some weaknesses in the their defence alone. Nevertheless, Pats D and can win this football Both are underachieving, but Two years ago, this game would I do think a (potential) upset here game. The only way, though, is Carolina is a better underachieving have been my pick for WORST and pick the home team. Detroit if Mike Vick makes absolutely no team than the Cardinals are. game of the week. This year, it may wants to play better because Steve mistakes. be one of the most entertaining and Mariucci (the coach) is a good one Carolina wins 24-14 well played. Cincy is undefeated, but and they do not want him to be Atlanta wins 27-24 have not beaten a good team yet. I fired. Philadelphia at Dallas do not think either team is ready New Orleans at Green Bay Tampa Bay at NY Jets to tangle with the likes of Indy or Detroit in a shocker 13-10 This is a division game that I New England in the playoffs, but Man I really want the Pack to right Man, do the Bucs get every shitty can get excited about, especially definitely entertain and play hard. Chicago at Cleveland their ship. Even people that hate team in the NFL this year? When do this year. Bledsoe has resurrected If Jacksonville gets penalized like the Packers want Brett Favre to win. they play someone GOOD??? his career and Dallas is playing a last week, they are done. This game is going to bore even I think that as emotionally charged whole lot better. But Philly is pretty the most avid football fan. Take the the Saints are, the Pack are going to Tampa 20-10 dominant. This is a really hard game Cincinnati 17-14 home team, but do not be surprised come around soon...right? to pick, but should be a division if Chi-town wins... Tennessee at Houston game for the ages. Pittsburgh at San Diego Green Bay 24-17 Cleveland 20-16 Another one of those division Philly wins a hard fought game San Diego absolutely dominated games that I just do not care about. 20 -17 the Pats in every aspect of football in Miami at Buffalo Seattle at St. Louis Houston sucks and Tennessee, New England. In the Bill Belichick while mildly o.k., is rebuilding. The Washington at Denver era, no one has done that. San This one will be closer than first It looks like it will be these two Texans need a win more than the Diego is a mystery; they can look thought. Miami, coming off the bye, battling for the division...again... Titans and will win this game. Two teams who are a lot alike. not-so-great, but also completely have a good defence and Bills QB These NFC west division games just Strong running games and a good unbeatable (like last week). Which JP Losman is really struggling right lack the intensity that other division Houston 28-24 defence compliment both teams. I team shows up? I think the better now. The Bills are a hurting team games do. Nevertheless, St. Louis is do think Denver has an advantage one. The Chargers will play with a without defensive standout Takeo good at home, and will win this Indianapolis at San Francisco here though: at home, better special lot of emotion, and I think that will Spikes and it will hurt them down game. teams, better offensive and defensive help them over the Steelers... the road, starting now Well, last time I picked Manning lines, and a better secondary. to explode on a defense, he looked Washington is unbeaten, but has not Buffalo wins 10-7 St. Louis 35-31 terrible against Cleveland. McNabb really beaten a legit team yet, while Chargers win a classic 24-23

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overall pick QB Philip Rivers. Shortly after reminded us all they he knows how to throw being traded. Manning at a press conference touchdowns by finding the endzone four times , B* »», stated "I'm a lot happier now than I was 10 on route to a 31-10 rout of the Titans. minutes ago." Ouch. Just...ouch. Translation: GO SCREW YOURSELF, But while we're on the topic of unstoppable SAN DIEGO! A bold statement that even forces, Ben Roethlisberger was finally stopped anchorman Ron Burgundy knows would in a regular season game by the Patriots in not be received well in the proud, Southern week three. Being the only team to ever win California city. against Big Ben, the Pats found a way to So needless to say, the Chargers were hell­ steal a victoiy from Steeltown before getting ^ bent on exacting their revenge on Eli and his absolutely hammered by the Chargers in week Giants when they hosted the visitors from four. New York for the teams' ESPN primetime But the point I think I'm trying to make is game on Sunday of week three. that Roethlisberger has unequivocally proven Although I'm sure that the whole team two things: wanted a big slice of the vengeance pie, 1. His name is hard to spell. «&??&* Chargers' running back LaDainian Tomlinson 2. It is no fluke that he went 16 regular season took it upon himself to hog most of the games as a starter without being defeated. honours that Sunday night. This season so far, the 6's", 241 pound By Vince Chew division for the third straight year, there is still In the same way your mother embarrasses dynamo has thrown for 688 yards and six Plus-size lingerie model plenty of time for a comeback. I would not be you when she tells your date stories of the touchdowns on 60 attempts which works out completely surprised to see Favre fight back time you crapped your pants when you were to a QB rating of 131.8. Sophmore slump? guns-a-blazin', but by the way the Packers five, Tomlinson simply humiliated the Giants' Not a chance. As the saying goes, sometimes the truth have been playing, the end of his storybook defensive squad who allowed him to gain career may more closely resemble that of is stranger than fiction and even Charles 192 yards on the ground on his way to three Nice pass attempt, we'll take it! Dickens himself - who had copious amounts Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. scores. Oh did I mention he only ran the ball of literary genius spilling from his quill - could On the bright side, Green Bay's inept division 21 times? The Bengals were the first team in over thirty not have written this NFL season better than rivals, the Lions, Vikings and Bears (oh my!), And aside from averaging just over nine years to pick off five passes in two consecutive it has already unfolded in the first four weeks have only amassed a combined three victories yards per carry (INSANITY, I tell you), there's games. So is it a surprise that the Bengals are of this season. thus far this season meaning the Pack aren't this whole matter of him capping San Diego's undefeated so far? Nope. In both the AFC and the NFC, this 2005 NFL too terribly far behind. opening drive of the second half by throwing a Will it be surprising to see the Bengals in the campaign has simply erupted with a veritable touchdown pass. That's right, I said throwing. playoffs? Nope. explosion of football craziness that has been Cadillac's rolling doivn Mexico Way Let's recap for those who missed it: Is the Bengals winning the Super Bowl making headlines and highlight reels across Having already allowed Tomlinson to run outside the,realm of possibility? No way. North America. This past Sunday, the haphazard Arizona for nearly a hundred rushing yards in the first Remember when the Bengals snapped the So, with 23.5 percent of the season behind Cardinals managed to finally put a number half alone, the Giants were certainly expecting Chiefs' nine-game undefeated streak in week us, let's take a look at some of the juicy other than zero in the win column and nothing a run when LT took a hand off from QB Drew 11 back in 2003? That was pretty wacky happenings from the first (almost) quarter of accompanies the sweet taste of a 31-14 victory Brees just outside of the red-zone. With the considering that Cincinnati's record in 2002 the season. like refried beans, rice and salsa. Giants' secondary properly baited, Tomlinson was 2-14. Well as it turns out, that win was The Cards and the Niners met for their stopped and threw to wide-open teammate one of eight in the team's second-biggest New Orleans is sinkin' man, fumble-filled football fiesta in Mexico City WR Keenan McCardell, who had already turnaround in club history. and I don't ivanna win during an ESPN Sunday Night Football caught one TD from Brees earlier in the game, Last year, former Heisman trophy-winning broadcast in front of over a hundred thousand for what would inevitably be the game winning quarterback Carson Palmer was handed the Before this season even started, we knew fans from Azteca Stadium. The match-up was touchdown. reigns to the Bengals offense at the start of it was going to be one to remember thanks the first time ever that an NFL regular season So for helping his team win their first game of his second season in Cincy having never even to Katrina's vicious rampage which left game has taken place outside of the United the season as well as sending Eli home with his taken a snap in the NFL. Palmer helped the New Orleans underwater and the hallowed States as well as highest attendance in league tail between his legs, I hereby give Tomlinson team to a second consecutive 8-8 season Louisiana Superdome in shambles. history. the Quarter-Season Football-Playin' Dynamo despite starting the season 2-5. Up until week four, the Saints' only "home" All the same, torching the 49ers award. This season, the Bengals are ready to return game was played against the Giants on their notwithstanding, the Cardinals are still pretty to the playoffs for the first time since 1990 home field at the Meadowlands in East much the crappy team they were last year. / threw 49 TD in a single season and and have already taken four giant steps in Rutherford, NJ during an unprecedented The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, however, have all I got was this lousy T-shirt the right direction. A much more mature Monday Night Football double-header. had a wicked turnaround and are now cruising Carson Palmer, who threw his fair share of The game was the main focus of the NFL's down Win Street riding in serious style. While Eli Manning has been having a terrific interceptions last season has led his squad Hurricane Relief Weekend which culminated The Bucs followed their Super Bowl XXXVII sophomore season, his brother Peyton, to 4-0 start, throwing for an impressive 1062 with a fund-raising telethon which ran win with a poor showing of 7-9 followed by an whom I'm sure you all remember broke Dan yards and nine majors with only two picks. concurrent to the primetime football even worse record of 5-11 last year. To help Marino's record for passing touchdowns in So with the Bengals undefeated and happily broadcast. remedy this losing trend, the Tampa drafted a single season last year, has been having an atop the AFC North division, the postseason Cut to this past Sunday when the Saints Auburn running back Carnell "Cadillac" interesting season so far. is theirs to lose but with the way things are finally had the chance to play before a crowd Williams fifth overall in the 2005 draft. In weeks two and three, last year's league going, we should be seeing Cincinnati in the that was actually cheering for them at the As it turns out Williams would be just what MVP threw a total of two interceptions and no playoffs come January. Alamodome in San Antonio, TX. And believe the doctor ordered. Cadillac had helped his touchdowns. Topsy-tuivy just doesn't even cover it me, the nearly capacity crowd at the stadium team to a resounding 3-0 start on the season, No, that's not a typo. So while the NFC North is easily the most- was not disappointed to see the Saints even rushing for a staggering 434 yards for a pair On the flipside, the Colts' defence (who last impotent division in the league, the NFC East out their record with a 19-7 victory over the of touchdowns, averaging 4.9 yards per carry. season was the forth-worst defensive unit in has been taking its Viagra and is easily the underachieving Houston Texans. Aside from having a groovy nickname, the the entire league) has surrendered a total of stiffest competition in the league so far with a Speaking of the Texans, I'm starting to think rookie is also the first player to rush for a 26 points to date (that's a stingy 6.5 points a .733 win percentage. they're going to need a new coach. With the hundred yards in each of his first three NFL game, folks). One last thing: The Redskins are atop that potential that this young, reasonably talented games. Also, not a typo. division and at the moment are 3-0 and, for team has, they should not be winless after Suffering from a sore hamstring, Williams I used to say, "if Indy ever figures out how to the time being, ahead of even the Eagles. four weeks. was held to only 11 attempts and 13 yards this play defence they will be unstoppable." Well, Creepy. The Dolphins are technically ahead However, it's not one hundred percent past Sunday against the Lions, but his team the rest of the league should be plenty worried of the Patriots for now and are first in their surprising to see the Texans off to a slow start. still pulled out a narrow victory and is now 4- because last Sunday in Tennessee, Peyton division, too. Extra creepy. I mean, when the day ends, they ultimately are o. Nevertheless, if Cadillac keeps rolling over still just the Texans. What is a little shocking defenses for the rest of the season, the Bucs is to see Green Bay Packers' Hall of Fame- could very well hold Michael Vick's Falcons to bound Brett Favre quite literally throwing a wild card spot come playoff time. victories to opposing teams. In the first three weeks Favre threw seven Retribution, thy name is LaDainian interceptions and only five touchdowns contributing to the Packers' worst start since Eli Manning must have had the feeling that the Calgary Flames won the Stanley Cup. visiting San Diego after all that transpired in And although there have been no specific April of last year would not be a walk in the talks of retirement, the reality is that this park. For those unfamiliar with the story, let's season could be #4's last for the green and take a trip back a little ways to the 2004 NFL gold and it would be terribly unfortunate for Draft. him to end his career with a losing season, Before last year's draft, top prospect Eli and especially since the Pack have not been worse his family very publicly urged the Chargers than 8-8 since Favre joined the team back in not to draft him suggesting that he would '92. never play for San Diego. 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wS , Students Union Stance on Upcoming Referendums president Tyier Tanner Two very important referendum what the Students' Union stance is on annual tuition fee increases back to the in the gymnasium recognizing the stu­ referendum question because students questions are coming up regarding both this question. I will continue to refuse students through more scholarships, dents support. Sure, we won't have any have yet to decide. Personally, I will vote The Regional Health and Wellness Cen­ to answer this question as it is my re­ bursaries, grants, needs-based fund­ "ownership" within the building itself, yes because CKXU simply needs the tre and CKXU 883 FM. sponsibility to represent the students ing, and capital projects. These monies but I don't think we, as students, really money. They are undertaking some very The Health and Wellness Centre at large. It would be foolish of me to say would amount to over $600,000.00 differentiate. Students will have just as positive organizational renovations and question is asking for students to con­ that students support this levy if they in the next two academic years, and it much access to the Health and Wellness luckily have the competent staff to do so. tribute to the construction of the build­ have yet to decide for themselves - that's would also be continuous funding - very Centre as they do the Students' Union Before I sign off, I'd like to inform ing in the amount of $30 per year for why it's going to referendum. Personally, likely to continue. Secondly, the Health Building, U-Hall, LINC, Anderson Hall, you all about a Public Interest Alberta each full-time student and $15 per year I will vote yes. The SU Strategic Planning and Wellness Centre will be a beautiful, and pretty much every other building on Forum taking place tonight in Ballroom for each part-time student. These mon­ committee also supports the yes vote. student centered, first-class facility with campus. B in the Students' Union Building from ies would be effective after March 2007, Why? There are a number of reasons but which I will be proud to say that I helped Shifting gears, CKXU is asking 7pm-9pm. Five diverse panelists, in once the Students' Union mortgage is I'll just mention two. build. As students, our contribution will students to pay for an increase in their conjunction with the audience, will be paid off by students; therefore, no net First of all, the University adminis­ be recognized within the building with current levy of $3 per student to $7 per debating issues that effect students. increase in student fees. tration has agreed to support an innova­ the naming of the fitness center, and a student. Again, I will not represent the Some good debate should take place so I have been asked many times tive SU initiative to allocate a portion of commissioned work-of-art placed with­ Students' Union in my position on this I encourage you all to come. THE LETHBRIDGE CENTRE'S WITH SPECIAL GUEST: WARM HEARTS, WARM MEALS While the city is bracing itself for fered to the Lethbridge Centre. (If you N0VAKS the rapidly approaching winter, The are planning to make a food donation, ELloWeoo Lethbridge Centre is also making its please note there is a high demand for preparations by hosting their annual canned meat products.) HIT TITLES INCLUDE Warm Hearts, Warm Meal campaign. The coats collected during this "COCAINE COWGIRL' Their goal is to fill two empty store campaign will be given to a variety AND "ON THE HOOD rooms in Lethbridge Centre with coats of local charities. Our students will SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 and food items. direcdy benefit from this event as all Doors open 7pm The campaign kick-off started nonperishable food bank items will October 3rd, and will run through the be distributed to all of the food banks entire month of October. The Stu­ in Lethbridge, including the Students' $10 in advance dents' Union is helping out by provid­ Union's. $12 at the door ing volunteers and offering their space We need your help! If you are as a drop off location for members of interested in volunteering with this available at the Service Centre and The Zoo the University community. If you are campaign contact Kathy at The interested with donating a coat or non- Lethbridge Centre via e-mail at perishable food item, drop it off at the [email protected]. University Photo ID required. Must be legal Students'Union office SU180. We will This event is sponsored in part by drinking age. Limit of one guest per student make sure that these items get trans- CFCN and The River. REFERENDUM VOTE: HEALTH & WELLNESS AND CKXU The Public Interest Alberta (PIA) Road Show: Health and Wellness student $i5.oo/semester. Part-time students of the U of L are the primary This is a chance for students, fac­ The PIA will compile everything Referendum question. student contribution: $7.so/semester stakeholders, do you agree to increase ulty and members of the public, who from the road shows being held all "Effective Fall 2007, after the The Wellness Centre Student the amount of the student levy from have or will have a stake in post-sec­ across the province, making sure that Students' Union Building mortgage contribution will not cause an increase $3 per semester per student to $7 per ondary education, to come and voice the Government of Alberta hears the is paid off, do you agree to reallocate in student fees. semester per student? their opinions. concerns of everyone and not just a a portion of the Students' Union CKXU Levy Referendum Voting will take place on line What is good about the current chosen few. mortgage contribution amount to question. October 11-13. You can access the system? What is bad about the sys­ The road show in Lethbridge will the Regional Health and Wellness In order to better provide for the vote link through our website at www. tem? But most importantly what can be held on Thursday, October 6th, Centre?" Contribution: Full-time CKXU Radio Society, of which the ulsu.ca. we do to fix the system? These top­ from 7pm-9pm in Ballroom B of the ics and more are all open to debate. Students' Union Building. By-Election Results Change can only take place if people Guest panelists for the evening THEME NIGHTS General Assembly make them selves heard. will be Tyler Tanner, ULSU President; Currently the Advanced Educa­ Dr. McCormick, UL Faculty Associa­ The following is a list of new and tion Minister is doing a review of the tion President; Bill Moore, Kilgannon AT THE ZOO current General Assembly members post-secondary education system. This from PIA; David Eggen, NDP MLA for who represent you and your faculty road show is a great way for students, Edmonton-Calder and Rick Blakely, at the Students' Union. If you have faculty and the public to have their from LCC Faculty Association (TBA). 15* WING NIGHT any questions or concerns about the views heard first hand by the minister. COME TO THE ZOO EOR THE BEST WINGS IN TOWN. BUY A DRINK AND GET UNLIMITED WINGS. STAY EOR MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALi AND ENJOY Students' Union or your education THE GAMES ON OUR NEW WIDE SCREEN TV'S. STARTS AT 6 PM. in general please approach or e-mail ) o LI r d d n' s your representative.

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