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World of Wars • pg 6 Editorial 2 BCIT Link • Sept. 22 to Oct. 6 Un/Peaceful What Did International Peace Day Mean to You?

Brenna Temple Editor

esterday was Inter- Fast forward. After dealing with the painfully long port from the sides. One of them told a reporter it was national Peace Day. Bush administration, I was extremely relieved to see important to do so for the sake of the families of the de- YGrowing up in a small President Obama step up— and I’m not even American. ceased, but even more so for peace. Despite the circum- town, I was somehow never When he declared the end of the U.S. combat troops in stances, the word peace remains as strong as ever. aware that Peace Day even Iraq just weeks ago, I felt better all over again. I’m tired of The American combat troops are out of Iraq but the existed.. hearing about the casualties. They’ve become meaning- graves still exist. The war in Iraq is just one reality— how That being said, I was less numbers. do you feel about other tribulations? In the wake of the Is- probably just as sensitive to To my dismay, I am now desensitized. And it’s not rael/Palestine debate, war torn Africa, Tamil refugees flee- the world’s tragedies as the big city kids were. I remem- just because of all of the lives lost in a war that not many ing Sri Lanka, and countless other worldwide tragedies, ber my dad driving me to school on September 11th with people can argue a reason for. I know no one wants to be how do you feel about the lack of world peace? Did you my jaw dropping at the news of the Twin Towers. I didn’t reminded, but we’re living in a world of murder without celebrate International Peace Day? Did you even know it know what to think. consequence. More and more, it seems that people are existed? Can you honestly say that moving forward you’ll Genocide. War. Terrorism. My peers and I grew up finding excuses to be let off the hook. Is this what it means make an effort to commemorate it or promote world peace? hearing those words but we didn’t say much about them. to be born in a free country? Yes, I’m desensitized. But Since coming to Vancouver and learning about the Sep- But growing up in Creston, British Columbia, it only took even with all the feelings sucked out of me, I still want one tember 21st celebration, I’ve realized that recognizing a few minutes to cross the American border. I noticed my thing. Peace. peace can be a great way to be a part of something. It’s friends forming their own passive-aggressive teenage rev- There’s been a ton of change since Bush declared “the nice to express my human desire for peace. As much as olutions; donning anti-Bush T-shirts we quickly became war on terrorism,” but now more than ever, I’ve noticed I’m a pessimist, that single word is so powerful that it’s known as “the Canadians” whenever visiting Spokane, I’m not the only one rooting for peace. Just the other day hard not to feel positive. And that to me, although a small Washington. I guess we were yearning for change, but we I watched a fallen soldier being driven down the Highway one, is a change. didn’t know how to say it. of Heroes on TV. Masses of Canadians showed their sup- Campus Query Kelsey Vestergaard COVER: Marketing Management How do you think the Canadian govern- Because we’re peacekeepers, we ment should handle the mission in Af- should continue to support them as What are you doing to bring peace peacekeepers. That’s what the peo- ghanistan? to the world? Do you feel helpless ple of Afghanistan need most, troops because you feel like you can’t help? Chad Klassen | Assistant Editor to help keep the peace. Well, you can. There’s always some- Katie Alexander Trevor Porter thing each of us can do. Read Bren- Marketing Management Mechanical Engineering na’s feature on page six to get some I think it’s kind of frustrating that I think the sooner they get out of ideas as to what you can do to help people are dying because of some- there, the better. No one’s ever won one else’s opinion and political those in need around the world. an occupation in Afghanistan. What stance. At the same time, I think we makes them think they can do it have to help the U.S. now? On a related issue, BCIT is taking the lead when it comes to helping Ca- Erkan Ozer Shane Loughran Computer Information nadian Reservists get the education Broadcast Journalism - Radio Technology America’s a pretty big ally and we they need to get jobs. Read Chad’s They want to support the U.S. army need to be there for them, especially news piece on page four to find out and create a safe place for the Af- with the War on Terror. It’s not fin- more about the program. ghan people. It’s good for the Af- ished and they have a long way to ghan people. But they’re spend lots go. We should keep our boys there. of money, millions of dollars every We’re losing a lot of people, but we year to support the troops. have to support the U.S.

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Brenna Temple Editor Construction infront of BCIT = Willingdon interchange voted Gateway Project as British Columbia’s most ummer was a busy time for BCIT’s Gateway project thanks to a $39.1 million boost from federal/provincial governments. dangerous intersection…again. S The project was designed to fix the Burnaby Campus SW1 building by tearing he last thing you want to happen on your way to school is a car crash, but a recent down its west wing and renovating its other three. It also includes seismic upgrading to report says you’re at a higher risk if you utilize the chaotic Willingdon interchange. defend against earthquakes, according to the BCIT website. According to the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (B.C.) it’s the most “Considerable progress on the Gateway project was made over the summer months. T likely place to get in a car accident in the province. Based on past reports this might not be Many of the renovations and improvements including fire safety, seismic, data and floor- a surprise since this busy traffic area is infamous for making it to the top of ICBC’s danger ing upgrades to 15 teaching spaces in the existing wings have been completed,” said a list every year. Nearly 2,200 car accidents have occurred at the Willingdon interchange recent Gateway Steering Committee email. during the last five years and this trend shows no sign of slowing. The project also assisted in creating jobs in British Columbia according to Premier The highway is set for improvements through construction but many of these changes Gordon Campbell as quoted on the BCIT website. won’t occur until 2011. “This project contributes to our immediate economic recovery by providing jobs now while also helping our young people prepare for the future,” said Campbell.

BCIT Gets Trendy With New The Rivers Institute at BCIT Social Media Courses preps for World Rivers Day witter? Facebook? WordPress? They’re the names of the game for BCIT’s new hen we think about sustainability, waterways might not always be the first sub- social media courses. Students can now take a “basic introduction to social media ject to come to mind. That’s why World Rivers Day was created—to create Tcourse” on Mondays according to the BCIT website. Wawareness about protecting rivers around the world. The Rivers Institute will “Upon completion of this course students will have a strong grasp of new tools in so- play a role in the event set for Sunday, September 26 according to Mark Angelo who is cial media and be able to leverage those tools to advance their own goals.” the head of the group. But it doesn’t end there since students can take a social media workshop in early No- “Rivers Day provides an opportunity for people to get out and enjoy our waterways,” vember as well as online courses. If you’re interested in the courses and want to make said Angelo in a recent BCIT press release. “At the same time, the event will create a sure you have a spot, make sure to get yourself to the registrar’s office as soon as possible. greater awareness of the urgent need to better care for our rivers and streams.” For more information check out www.bcit.ca/business/socialmedia. There will be many events at Burnaby’s Fraser Foreshore Park including a speech by the city’s mayor Derek Corrigan, a salmon barbeque, a live band, and more. For more information check out www.city.burnaby.bc.ca.

Photo: Scott McAlpine, BCIT News 4 BCIT Link • Sept. 22 to Oct. 6 Re-Entry Program Helping Soldiers With Battle of Another Sort Canadian Forces veterans given educa- tional boost for leg-up in the workforce.

Chad Klassen Assistant Editor

CIT is on the leading edge of an innovative program Interested soldiers are put through that is helping soldiers, young and old, adjust to the a 45-minute interview session, which Brigors of civilian life. gives faculty a sense of their military For the many veterans who may face the daunting task experience as well as post-secondary of re-integrating back into society, the Reservist Re-entry background. program is serving as a career launching point by provid- There is then a follow-up interview ing the necessary training, knowledge and skills that can which serves as a forum to discuss op- Photo: Doug Shanks - Alex Hargott has enrolled in BCIT’s School of Business be applied in the workforce. portunities within the program and de- “With the current situation and the government’s plan velop a plan to ensure their success. techniques are provided to help improve their chances of to exit, a lot of focus has turned to the soldiers returning “It’s quite an involved process,” Condrashoff says. “We landing employment. home. So there’s a bigger awareness in the general public don’t just let people in, it’s not like ‘you’re in the military, The rapid growth has earned the program national me- about individuals who have served overseas,” says pro- come on in to BCIT.’ We want to make sure everyone’s dia attention, and now other post-secondary institutions in gram director Natalie Condrashoff. prepared and that they’re going to succeed.” the U.S. are reaching out to BCIT. Condrashoff was part of a directed studies project with Once accepted, there are three options from which the The University of Washington, which has close ties the Human Resource Management program in March reservist soldier can choose based on their interests and with the U.S. military, is one of a group of universities 2009. It looked into how the Institution could help Cana- skills, notes Condrashoff. down south that have been tasked by government to solve dian Forces veterans make the transition. The first is the pursuit of a post-secondary education in the Reservist problem. They soon discovered that the returning soldiers pos- preparation for their future career. Based on their experi- In turn, it has looked to the Institution for some guid- sessed training and experience that could be used for ance in developing a similar program to help the some advanced placement in BCIT programs. “We don’t just let people in, it’s not like five million American Reservist soldiers who are fac- “In general, most people who get involved in the ‘you’re in the military, come on in to BCIT.’ ing the same challenges with homelessness and high Canadian Forces develop time management skills, de- We want to make sure everyone’s pre- unemployment. velop an ability to learn quickly and retain that infor- pared and that they’re going to succeed.” “They think this is the model they should use to deal mation well,” she says. “They also have good conflict with their Reservist problem,” notes Wainwright. management and team work skills. So essentially those ence with the Canadian Forces, soldiers can receive educa- Members from the U.S. military are, in fact, invading kinds of competencies are what you need as a BCIT stu- tion credit equivalencies that ultimately cut down on the BCIT’s Burnaby campus on September 27th for work- dent to do well.” time and money spent in the classroom. shops to gain insight into how they should be implement- The program officially launched in February, and even Any one soldier, with enough transfer credits, can com- ing their educational programs. in its infant stages is generating support from domestic plete their Diploma of Technology and Bachelors in Busi- With its success both domestically and abroad, there soldiers and those overseas who are catching the wave. ness Administration in two years taking full-time classes are reasons to be optimistic that the long-awaited program “The good thing about tight-knit groups like the mili- at BCIT. will make a deep and lasting impact. By next year, it hopes tary is that word gets around – good and bad,” says faculty The second path is geared towards soldiers who aspire to expand operations and open its arms to other veterans advisor Kevin Wainwright. “Guys even in Afghanistan to run their own business. They are provided with ade- from the Air Force and Navy. heard about us and came here. They’re making appoint- quate training in creating their own business model, while With files from BCIT Media Relations ments.” meeting with small business consultants and “I don’t know all of the programs and processes that the financial advisors to ensure success. federal government has in place. What I do know is that The final destination is for the reservists Certified Traffic Control Person we put this program out there, and without any advertising who are eager to enter the job market imme- we’re getting swamped with interest,” he adds. diately. Workshops on resume and cover let- TCP Certification This year, there are 10 full-time students and 15 oth- ter writing, interview skills and job searching ers who are involved in the Re- Flagger THEORY Entry program part time. ZZZWIHSXEFD PRACTICAL Four reservists have already been through the process suc- Training EXAM cessfully and are currently regis- ƒ 7LPEHU(QJLQHHULQJ%RRNV tered in BCIT’s Business Man- Saturday/Sunday ONE WEEKEND  agement post-diploma program. Sept 25/26 The actual Re-entry program )( ƒ 'HVLJQ7RROV $225 (+HST) can last anywhere from three QVCMJTIJOHDPNQBOZ7 %DUFOD\6WUHHW months to one year, depending on an individual’s priorities, and 9DQFRXYHU%&9*/ ‡WIH#WIHSXEFD 2640 Beresford St. Burnaby (near Kingsway and Gilley) is essentially “at their own pace” with no timeline for completion. LQVWDQWGRZQORDGVDYDLODEOH 

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Rwanda: The aftermath of a genocide The time span between April and June 1994 was a death clock for 800,000 people living in Rwanda. These mass killings occurred between two different Rwandan groups coined as the Hutus and Tutsis according to the UNICEF website. The genocide ended after the horrors of 1994 but Rwandan children are still suffer- ing from the aftermath today according to UNICEF officer Luc Chauvin in a New York Times article. “"Because the genocide ended in 1994 it does not mean it is all over,” he said. “The presence of the genocide is still here. It's still with the Rwandan children.” According to a UNICEF report, around one million orphans reside in Rwanda current- ly. The same report also says that exploitation is a growing problem since some young Darfur: A genocide yet to be ended girls are forced to perform sexual favors in lieu of raising money to support themselves Imagine your own government beginning a genocide against you, your family, and and their siblings. friends. In Sudan’s Darfur that’s been the case since 2003 and the tragedy continues For more information check out www.unicef.org today. As helpless as you may feel, know that you can help. According to Save Darfur Coalition President Jerry Fowler, students have played a huge role in peace activism in an effort to put an end to the genocide. “[Students] bring in an incredible level of energy and creativity,” he said in a Save Uganda: Violence yet to see an end Darfur video posted online. “It’s a mass movement. It’s what I call a constituency of In many countries, independence is viewed as a positive step forward. But in Uganda, it conscience.” marked a genocide that began in 1962. The Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) has played a Activism launched by students made advertising for the sake of awareness possible large role in the genocide. Led by a man named Joseph Kony, the army justifies its kill- said Fowler. ings of people known as the “Acholis” by saying they follow the bible’s ten command- “One manifestation of this movement was the use of advertising and these advertise- ments, according to a BBC informational research article. ments were able to take the message to a much broader audience,” he said. “The one thing “Acholis bear the brunt of the fighting and many LRA fighters are forced to bear arms,” we shouldn’t lose sight of is that this movement existed before there was advertising, and the article reads. “The LRA does not have much popular support, although many north- in some ways it was the movement that made the advertising possible.” erners do agree that their region is being ignored.” More than 2.7 million people have been forced from their homes and now live in The LRA often kidnaps Acholi kids and then trains them to be child soldiers. camps in Darfur according to United Nations statistics. These statistics also cite that up Although the LRA is still active, the government is trying to stop it from operating. to 300,000 people have died from problems due to health issues and the genocide itself. There are about 1.2 million Ugandan citizens in need of help. For more information check out www.savedarfur.org. •••••••••••••••Get Peaceful••••••••••••••• Many of us might feel helpless when we hear nar thing. If you think that making a difference is better “Our programs are designed specifically to overcome these about terrible things happening in other through creative means then Vancouver’s hip hop peace hurdles, while at the same time giving youth educational countries. But pursuing peace can be at the event from September 24th to 26th will be perfect for you. tools to disseminate to wider audiences, and facilitating tip of your fingers just by typing in a website “There will be workshops and tutorials teaching par- their transition to community leaders.” ticipants how to rap, break dance and give insight into the More info at www.peaceittogether.ca. name or checking out an event. Here are history of Graffiti culture and its significance today,” says some ideas that you can use if you want to the website. Amnesty International make some peace. “It will be a base camp for community forums discuss- Walking down the streets of Vancouver you might be used ing youth activism, women's rights, Indigenous struggle, to seeing people standing at the side with clipboards read- Do it the Dalai Lama Way hip hop's rise to an international stage and its growth ing Amnesty International, but have you ever wondered Regardless of your religion getting involved with Vancou- alongside the movement for peace, equality and social jus- what the organization is all about? ver’s Dalai Lama organization might be a great way for tice.” According to the website there are 67, 000 members you to create dialogue about peace with others. Vancou- More info at www.hiphopforpeace.blogspot.com. with the global goal to create a worldwide peace move- ver’s Dalai Lama is a charitable organization that “edu- ment. cates the heart and fosters compassion through creative Peace it Together “These members work in partnership with some 50 staff learning, facilitating and applying research and connecting Peace it Together is an organization that teaches kids to get and many wonderful volunteers based in our national of- people and ideas,” says the site. creative for the sake of generating peace. fice in Ottawa and our regional offices in Toronto and Van- Some of its programs include Connecting for Change, But being young isn’t a requirement if you want to get in- couver,” says the website. a seminar about creating peace. There is also a speaker volved. Peace it Together is always looking for volunteers “The work of Amnesty International Canada is based series that touches on using compassion to create public or even staff members to keep the organization running on the mission of our global movement. Within this mis- good according to the organization’s website. smoothly. The organization aims to break down the barri- sion, we give priority to specific human rights issues. This More info at www.dalailamacenter.org. ers for youth according to the website. allows us to take advantage of strengths and opportunities “It is unreasonable to expect youth to come to a peaceful we have in Canada to build respect for human rights here Hippity Hop to Peace resolution to a regional conflict if they are growing up in and around the world.” Ok, so maybe you’re not really into the whole semi- an environment of fear, anger, and alienation,” it says. More info at www.amnesty.ca Sports BCIT Link • Sept. 22 to Oct. 6 7 LET THE GAMES BEGIN! Chad Klassen Assistant Editor he new school year has launched, and while many stu- dents are buried in their busy program schedules, in- Ttramural season begins next week with a fresh lineup of sports. The fall term signals the beginning of seven new sports that present students a great opportunity to have fun – all the while being able to take a breath of fresh air from the demands of a full course load. It is the goal of the Recreation Services department at BCIT, to give students an outlet to step away from the classroom and enjoy an active lifestyle. Indoor Soccer Volleyball “BCIT, especially on the technology side, has habit of a The school’s most popular intramural sport commences on On another court, co-ed intramural volleyball is set to heavy workload. Lots of hours in the classroom and lots of September 29 with two separate divisions for the first time. serve up another season on September 30 in the Full Gym. hours working, so [intramurals] provides them an oppor- Beginning this year, there is an open division that allows A season ago, K-Boom went from the middle of the tunity to release some stress, get away from their school teams to comprise their roster and a co-ed division that pack during the regular season to top of the heap after a work, be active and socialize with their classmates. You requires three women per team, two of which have to be great postseason. The squad took out a previously unde- can’t do school work 100 per cent of the time,” says Paul on the floor during the game. feated IM Rad (7-0) team to win it all. Fortier, who organizes the leagues as the Recreation Pro- Teams will square off on Wednesday nights during the On the racquetball court, Wallyball will be introduced grammer. fall semester to determine the league champions. In the this year with games taking place on Wednesday after- winter semester, Tigers in the Rough knocked off Balls noons in the fall starting at 2:30 p.m. Floor Hockey United to bring home the championship. The ball drops on one of the most high-demand sports on September 27 with exhibition play with a two-division Basketball Dodgeball league. Division A will play its regular season games on The battle on the court, with a 3-on-3 competition ensuing, Arguably one of the most fun intramural sports returns to Monday night in the West Gym, while Division B plays off bounces into action on September 27 to coincide with the BCIT on September 28 with the opening set of matches. against each other on Tuesdays during the fall semester. opening night of floor hockey. The balls will be tossed around every Tuesday nights in All games will face off between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. every Games will tip off every Monday from 5:30 to 8:30 the East Gym. week. p.m. in the East Gym before teams post up in the playoffs Last winter, the Predators feasted on the league with a Every team makes the playoffs, and at the conclusion for a shot at a championship. Last winter, the champions 5-1 regular season record before tearing through the play- of the regular season Divisions A and B join together and proved that in all actuality “White Men Can Jump,” defy- offs with three straight victories to take home the crown. square off in one playoff bracket at the end of the semester. ing all odds to capture the trophy. Which underdog will knock off the defending champs Last year, the Steve Downies won the title over the Big and write their own great Hollywood story? Boys after upsetting the league’s top-ranked team, the Wolf Pack, in the second round. The third division, catered towards Trade students, will go Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in the early afternoon Any interested participants may still be able sign up and join as starting at 2:30 p.m. The United Nations enter the year as an individual or register a team. Check for available openings defending champions after beating the Lumberjacks in the league final during the winter semester. at the Recreation Services office located in the SE16 building. Ice Hockey The frozen variety of Canada’s sport drops the puck on September 29 and will play every Wednesday between 3 and 5 p.m. during the regular season. The ice hockey league is run out of Burnaby 8-Rinks, which is down the road from the Burnaby campus. Four teams were part of the winter league, which result- ed in the Partici Champions appropriately being crowned as champions over Brand X. Entertainment 8 BCIT Link • Sept. 22 to Oct. 6 Adjusting the Lens to Canadian Talent The eclectic line-up has a broad selection of films; ev- The Vancouver Inter- erything from Guidos to Russian brides, so there is some- national Film Festival is thing to pique everyone’s interest, not to mention there is a wager being set out by McEvoy. back and ready to wow “Come and see two Canadian films and see if you’re not surprised by the range and quality.” Sarah Massah Guido Superstar: The Rise of Guido Culture Editor By Silvio Pollio The Hundred in ancouverites should be prepared for the focus to be No, this is film doesn’t take place in the Jersey Shore… no adjusted on the rainy city with the arrival of the fist pumps, no drink throwing and no Situation. The film anticipated Vancouver International Film Festival focuses on Guido, played by Pollio, who also directed, an the Hands V “Italian stallion with more bravery than brains” who finds on September 30th. Unlike its Torontonian counterpart, the VIFF’s line-up undercover against Canada’s drug underworld. Album Review has a strong emphasis on Canadian films. Of the 360 films When the Devil Knocks Julia Montague featured at this year’s festival, 87 of them are Canadian. By Helen Slinger The Link “They are our stories,” said Terry McEvoy, programmer Another B.C. film takes the big screen and delves into one of the Canadian Images section. “Throughout the course woman’s mind. Using footage she has taken over years or ease of classification we’re calling them Indie, of the year we have the opportunity to see so many Ameri- of therapy and uncovering dozens of “alters” or alter-egos though their style is a blend ranging from French can films and this is the rare opportunity to see Canadian she shares the story of her life and her battle with Disso- House to 60’s mod. The result is melodic, at times films.” F ciative Identity Disorder. melancholy, always fresh. If you dig The XX or Lady- VIFF is also an opportunity to see films that were cre- hawke, then this album is definitely worth a listen or ten. ated right here in B.C. Nearly one-quarter of the festival Love: Translated NY duo The Hundred in the Hands first generated showcases the province’s talent. The opportunity to put By Julia Ivanova buzz with the release of their single “Dressed in Dresden” their work on the big screen and also meet other filmmak- One of the many films by a B.C. filmmaker, Ivanova, orig- in 2009. They have since spent the past year writing and ers in one spot is an invaluable asset for Canada’s burgeon- inally from Moscow, takes a deeper look into the world of producing their self-titled debut album. ing filmmakers and seasoned veterans alike. mail-order brides. On the opening track “Young Aren’t Young” Jason “It’s a collaborative industry and no one can make a “I read about a tour, where the guys from the West get Friedman offsets Eleanore Everdell’s soft vocals with film by themselves,” said McEvoy. “So if you’re in an on a bus and they travel on bus to go see the women, and guitars and minimal techno. The result is modern Suzanne environment where you can meet other filmmakers and I just fell in love with this image,” said Ivanova with a Vega-esque and delicious. The percussion is ramped up a increase the community of people that you can drop on to laugh. “I just realized how funny and emotional this thing few notches in the second single, the very danceable “Pi- make your film it’s very helpful.” can be.” geons”. Chilled out tracks like “The Beach” give a great Not to mention the numerous prizes that can be award- Throughout the film, it can be seen that a different ap- lo-fi vibe and showcase Everdell’s strong vocals. ed to filmmakers, including a $20,000 ET Canada Award proach is being taken with the subject matter at hand. In- Out-scenester your friends and drop this album into for Best Canadian Feature Film, which will be selected stead of focusing on the trafficking, the documentary fo- conversation. You’ll earn some hipster cred and introduce from by a jury. cuses on the humour and human aspect. your friends to a kickass album. Artist Spotlight: Shout Out Out Out

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uch like Wayne Gretzky emerged from Edmonton to become the Great One, Shout Out Out Out Out (SO4) emerged from the same desolate wasteland M(I say this with love as a product of E-town myself) to become one of the most exciting and fun electronic dance/punk acts out today. How to best describe them technically? As decoded on their MySpace page, “Shout out out out out = two drum- mers + four bass players + one sampler + eleven synthesizers + three vocoders. Neurotic dance music.” But, beyond what’s immediately apparent (that these guys are a crazy good time and make you want to have a sweaty dance party all night long) SO4 have both the musical chops and the lyrical substance to be more than just fun. Their staying power has been proven as they continue to receive accolades on a local, national, and international level. Their live show is nothing short of legendary (they’re infamous at Austin’s SXSW music festival) so just listening to their albums won’t do them justice. Still, if you’re into anything like LCD Soundsystem or The Bloody Beetroots, check out both Not Saying/Just Saying (2006) and Reintegration Time (2009). SO4’s Lyle Bell and Gravy are also members of Whitey Houston, a 4-person rock outfit worth check- ing out. Firstly though, make a quick jaunt to either Victoria (September 24th at the Rifflandia Festival) or Nelson (September 25th at the Hulme Hotel) to letSO4 cowbell and synthesize their way into your heart. Entertainment BCIT Link • Sept. 22 to Oct. 6 9 Hot Hot Homecoming

Jessica Rivers What do you miss about home when you’re it different everywhere? The Link away? Obviously there are a few songs that everyone knows in Just sleeping and eating like a normal human being. It’s every city, you have to play the old hits. But at some of ot Hot Heat, are back with a new album (Future kind of like, when you’re home you want to be on the the shows, the brand new songs have gone over better than Breeds, released June 8 2010) and about to start the- road and when you’re on the road you want to be at home. “Bandages”, so you really have no way of knowing. Obvi- Canadian leg of their tour. The Link caught up with You’re fucked either way, but it’s the life you chose. ously we’re more psyched to play the new stuff, and the H crowd responds to that energy. guitarist Luke Paquin just as HHH were getting ready to play their Denver, CO show. How are the fans responding to the new album? It’s different from city to city. In Austin it seemed like Do you have a favorite band that you’ve toured So, how’s the tour been going so far? everyone knew the songs already, but the other night we with? Oh, really good. We just went all across the US and back, played in Minneapolis and it seemed like no one had heard We did a tour opening for Queens of the Stone Age, and now we’re in Colorado, then we’re playing Seattle, and the new songs. getting to just sit on the side of the stage and watch them that’s it. Then we’re doing the whole of Canada. every night was pretty fucking awesome. But as far as Do you have a favorite city so far on this tour? bands that have opened for us, I don’t know. We’re with Does it feel different to play at home than it does Austin was the funnest show and the funnest city. It’s kind Hey Rosetta! right now and they’re pretty cool. They’re in other cities? of like the music capital of the US, every time you go pretty huge in Canada right now and they probably could I think we really look forward to the Vancouver shows be- there, the people at the show always love your band and have done a tour of their own so the fact that they agreed to cause you get to sleep in your own house. And, you know, there’s no better feeling than that. They’re so hip and on open for us was a pretty cool gesture on their part. all the moms and the girlfriends come. If you’re at home top of it, it makes it more of a pleasure to be there. and you’re playing at home it’s not a big deal, but since we’ve been gone for a month we’re pretty excited. What songs get the crowd the most excited, or is Catch Hot Hot Heat at the Commodore on September 24th.

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I have a brand new boyfriend but we haven’t I’m scared to meet my boy- done the deed yet. How long should I wait until friend’s parents because we give it a go? I’m really shy. What can I do to make sure it goes by Ah yes… the question that has plagued women for cen- smoothly? turies! Give it up too soon and you are as easy as the day is long. Refrain from bouncing off his saber rod for too Be polite, don’t get drunk, and My girlfriend uses… ermmm, too much teeth long and you are as frigid as the day is… well you get the compliment his mother on something she’s wearing. when she goes down there. She’s super sensi- picture. Here are some things to consider: My boyfriend never pays. I work eight hours a tive so how I can tell her to stop it without hurting her feelings? 1. The longer you wait = the better you know each other. week while going to school and he has a full The better you know each other = the better the sex! time job. If this doesn’t change I’m going to go bonkers! What should I do? I’m going to turn to Matthew 7:12 for this blowjob ques- tion, "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men 2. If you lay down like a turtle on her back how much is should do to you, do ye even so to them. “ …. I’m now he going to respect you? Poor turtle. This sounds like a straight up communication issue! I’m guessing he’s the last person to know right? You’ve prob- waiting to be struck down by lightening… nope all good! Okay so the common English phrasing you may be famil- 3. Think of it this way; usually one must wait about a ably even complained about him to the checkout woman iar with is "Do unto others as you would have them do month to get their hair done at a high-end reputable sa- at the grocery store. Listen, if you don’t like someone’s unto you". So go down on your girlfriend, sans teeth and lon… Or, you can walk into any Cheap Cuts right now behaviour, the way they treat you or if you feel they are tell her this is how you like to be ‘played with… sucked and get ‘er done. being a ‘scrub’ (yes this is a TLC reference) then let them know. You don’t have to be a grade A biatch about it, but on etc…’ When she feels your tender touch she is sure to return the tongue! PS: for the record, I feel as though the So Miss ‘haven’t done the deed yet‘, what do you want to he deserves your honesty just like you deserve not to carry term ‘Blow Job’ is both incorrect and misleading as I spent be: Cheap Cuts, or a high end Salon woman? Hmmmmm? his cheap ass! NO COMMUNICATION does NOT make a good relationship! much of my youth blowing on guys like there was a birth- day candle down there! Dress for Success Provocatively dressed female sports reporter claims sexual harassment Zameer Karim provocatively dressed, in that sit- The Link uation and it was a disaster wait- ing to happen. here is something to be said about modesty, especially The issue also comes down to when it comes to the dress wear of female sports re- the conduct of player interviews Tporters in the testosterone-filled world of sports. in the locker room, which I have Two weeks ago, before the opening of the NFL sched- argued on BCIT’s Sports Maga- ule, a female Mexican reporter claimed that she was sexu- zine radio show are not the best ally harassed at a New York Jets practice, where she was forum. shooting a story for Mexico’s TV Azteca. As a sportscaster, announcing Her name is Ines Sainz and she is well-known for her football and hockey games with edgy attire when it comes to covering sporting events. SFU, interviews conducted in the Sainz claims that the coaches on the field were throw- locker room are distracting to the herself around professional football players. ing balls towards her while she was on the sidelines. And subject, the reporter, the cameraman as well as other play- The way she conducts her business as a journalist is a when she made her way into the Jet’s locker room, waiting ers who may decide this is the ideal time to pull a prank. direct reflection of how the players and coaches treat her to interview starting quarterback Mark Sanchez, who’s of Needless to say, the whole cat-calling situation prob- on the field, which is where most of her interviews are Mexican origin, she said that players made cat calls to her. ably would have been avoided had Sainz not been in the done. Now both sides are wrong. The behaviour of some Jets locker room in the first place. Female reporters like Orlesky are well-respected in the players was completely out of line. Men of any age should Yet, how she dressed and presented herself around Jets sports broadcast industry, and no doubt they had to get have more respect for women, especially a woman who practice and in the locker room may have significantly through the glass ceiling that was imposed by men of pre- is there covering the team and trying to do her job. They contributed to the reception she received from the team. vious generations. acted like immature boys, reportedly hooting and holler- Compare Sainz to TSN sideline reporter Sara Orlesky, But Sainz has a responsibility to be as professional as ing at her, a completely unprofessional act on their part. who covers Friday Night Football for the sports network. she needs to be. 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