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the uniter uniter the news Volume 58, Issue 26 April 1, 2004 S T A F F Jonathan Tan Editor In Chief [email protected] New Aboriginal Student Michelle Kuly Managing Editor [email protected] Centre Long Overdue A. P. (Ben) Benton News Editor [email protected] BY SCOTT DE GROOT

Cheryl Gudz inally, after years of anticipa- tion, the Aboriginal Students Features Editor Centre is relocating, to the [email protected] F delight of the U of W’s aboriginal Jeff Robson students. A&E Editor The centre’s new digs on the [email protected] second floor of Lockhart hall will provide more space, accessibility Leighton Klassen and, perhaps most importantly, Sports Editor greater visibility to the U of W [email protected] community. “I think this will create more Stu Reid awareness of aboriginal people on Production Manager campus and give non-aboriginal [email protected] people a chance to see what we rep- resent,” said Lavern Bunn, an abo- Julie Horbal riginal student in her 2nd year of a Listings Editor History and English major. “It’s [email protected] been a long time coming for abo- riginal students to have a new cen- Chandra Mayor ter, and hopefully we can meet ironic that the aboriginal center is the whole 2nd floor of Lockhart on and registration, personal one-on- Copy Editor some new friends.” located underneath the theology the Ellice side, was made possible one academic advising, help find- Computers and other equip- department,” said Raymond by a $ 50 000 grant from the UWSA ing employment, and serves as a ment have been damaged repeated- Sinclair, a 2nd year psychology which was approved on February liaison between faculty and staff Ted Turner ly by flooding and break-ins in the major “Our elders wanted us out of 9th by its board of directors. with aboriginal organizations. It Advertising Manager current location, and the space is no the basement. There are more abo- “Students across this also offers Transition year pro- [email protected] longer adequate to meet the grow- riginal students who are coming to University stand with Aboriginal grams to help students from a rural ing number of aboriginal students. university and [the new centre] will students,” said an enthusiastic reserves adjust to an urban post- Scott deGroot Currently, over 600 of around 8000 make the transition easier for UWSA President Chris Minaker. secondary institution. Beat Reporter students at the U of W are aborigi- them.” “It shows the rest of Manitoba that The University of Winnipeg’s nal, a number that is expected to Joseph Ouellete, the vice presi- we are working for each other, Aboriginal Students Association grow significantly in the coming dent of the aboriginal student coun- together.” (ASA) is one of the larger student Kent Davies years. The new centre will have an cil, describes the new centre as “a The Aboriginal Student Centre groups on campus with 135 mem- Diversions Coordinator increased capacity to deal with step in the right direction,” and first opened four years ago to bers. The group puts on a series of growing demand for services. views the most important function address the needs of aboriginal stu- cultural events including monthly M.D.Cohen The move also has a symbolic of the centre as “helping first year dents on campus and to forge sweat ceremonies and weekly Diversions Coordinator importance to many students. students from the reserve stronger links with the aboriginal potlucks, as well as an annual Pow- “Having us in the basement is sym- who…need to be among people community. The centre offers a Wow, which was held at the bolic to the way aboriginal people from their own environment.” variety of programs including indi- Bulman and Duckworth centre on Joe Myles have been treated. And it’s kind of The centre, which will take up vidualized assistance in admission March 26th. Distribution Manager Profits of Criminal Notoriety Act A THIS WEEK’S CONTRIBUTORS Ed Cheung,Jeanne Fronda, Sledgehammer Approach to Justice Dan Huyghebaert, Christine Esselmont, Sara Loftson, Sheri Lamb, Sarah Hauch, A.P. (BEN) organization with a mandate to pro- fore the Province shouldn’t be for- restrict journalists from getting Jan Oakley, James Paskaruk, BENTON mote respect for and observance of warding the bill. This is one compensation for writing about fundamental human rights and civil avenue by which it may be chal- such issues. Lindsay Brown, Daniel Blaikie, News Editor Julie Moore, Gregory Hebert, Mr. Wallace, liberties and to defend, extend and lenged. If authors under any of these Brian Chaze, F. Mushrifa Mubarak Ali, n early March, foster the recognition of these Another problem is that the situations wanted remuneration for Attorney General rights and liberties in the province legislation may be in breech of their efforts, it would be up to a Jude Kasas I Gord Mackintosh proposed legisla- of Manitoba. MARL reviews every Section 2b of the Canadian judge to review an appeal that the Cover Photo : Daniel Larson tion that would prevent criminals piece of proposed legislation to see Constitution, which guarantees all author would have to file against The Uniter is the official student newspaper of the University of from profiting from their crimes by if it has any human rights or civil Canadians the right to freedom of the Profits of Criminal Notoriety Winnipeg and is published by the University of Winnipeg recounting their crimes (writing of liberties issues. “We reviewed the expression. Under this section Act. As far as Mandziuk is con- Students' Association. The Uniter is editorially autonomous and books and/or screenplays or other bill and everybody agreed that it alone, the bill evokes several con- cerned, it is not for courts to decide the opinions expressed within do not necessarily reflect those of the UWSA. The Uniter is a member of the Canadian University profitable delivery of the informa- may be an in violation of freedom tradictions. whether a person should profit Press and Campus Plus Media Services. Submission of articles, tion), and from the sale of memora- of expression,” recals Mandziuk. “If a criminal wanted to write a from something, it is up to the pub- letters, photos and graphics are welcome. Articles should be sub- bilia that would be worth more The board of MARL, which book as if to say ‘look, this is the lic. “If the public disapproves, then mitted in text or Microsoft Word format to [email protected]. Deadline for submissions is noon Friday (contact the section's edi- because of its notoriety. But a local consists of lawyers, business exec- terrible thing I did and this is what it is up to the public not to buy the tor for more information). Deadline for advertisements is noon human rights organization says the utives, and university professors happened to me,’ as an example to book, not for a judge to decide,” he Friday, six days prior to publication. The Uniter reserves the right from psychology and conflict reso- others, the Profits of Criminal said. to refuse to print submitted material. The Uniter will not print sub- proposed law is flawed. missions that are homophobic, misogynistic, racist or libelous. We While the intent of the legisla- lution studies, identified several Notoriety Act would prevent them Mandziuk notes that MARL also reserve the right to edit for length or style. tion is noble, the bill’s language and key problems with the act. The from doing so,” Mandziuk said. will be voicing its concerns and for- approach to this issue is far from Division of Powers Act of 1867 The bill would also prevent a warding recommendation for the Contact Us precise enough, charges Ken sets forth that certain responsibili- wrongly accused person from writ- bill, as will various journalist’s General Inquiries: 204.786.9790 Mandziuk, lawyer and President of ties such as Criminal Law, fall ing about their experiences. Cases associations and members of the Advertising: 204.786.9779 the Manitoba Association for under the Federal Government’s such as Reuben “the Hurricane” public, when the bill enters its sec- Editors: 204.786.9497 Rights and Liberties (MARL). “It’s regulation, while others fall to the Carter or David Milgaard readily ond reading. Once amendments Provinces. Mandziuk says that the spring to mind. Mandziuk says that are made, the bill will be reintro- Fax: 204.783.7080 a sledgehammer,” he said. 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the uniter news Student Parking Problem Causing Administrative Gridlock Minaker’s term as UWSA President is dents. “It’s to allow residents the luxu- BY SARA LOFTSON almost up. But McCrea did offer some ry of having someone to come visit ecently on CBC radio UWSA hopeful news. “[The proposal] is mov- them at their home. Residential streets President Chris Minaker criti- ing forward.... These things don’t get are meant for the residents,” he said, a Rcized City Council for not fol- solved overnight,” McCrea said. sentiment that the Spence lowing through on an agreement to Although campus parking wasn’t Neighbourhood Association (SNA) increase student parking. initially part of Minaker’s platform, echoes. n early July, Minaker met with debates during last year’s election The SNA is a non-profit organiza- Winnipeg City Mayor Glen Murray to broached the topic. “It seems to be a tion that exists to improve the commu- discuss campus parking, among other recurring problem that the UWSA is nity for those who not only live in the students are racking up parking tickets parking time was increased from one issues. He requested an increase from constantly trying to address,” said area but who also work and visit. and the City is making a mint off peo- to three hours, Kullman says that she the one-hour parking time limit to a Minaker. While efforts to increase metered and ple who can least afford it,” said would drive to school more often. three-hour limit in the surrounding area Newly elected Environmental street-parking time aim to benefit U of Minaker, admitting that further Third-year chemistry major Luke to coincide with class scheduling. Ethics Director Michelle Hamilton has W students, these measures come at a research is needed. Hanaway lives in East St. Paul and Mayor Murray promised to heed some concerns about the environmen- detriment to others. Karen Giesbrecht, “The UWSA has plans to hire stu- drives to school every day. He current- Minaker’s requests as soon as he draft- tal impact of increased car use. both a Spence area resident and Home dent surveyors for May through June,” ly pays for monthly parking in Colony ed a formal proposal. Hamilton thinks that a two-hour park- Resource Coordinator for the Spence he added.. Square but recalls finding cheaper On August 6th, the proposal was ing extension reasonable but she advo- Neighbourhood Association (SNA) Spence Neighbourhood alternatives. “In my first year I rented submitted. “I sent him a letter outlining cates for environmentally sustainable has some serious concerns. Association board member Norman out a lady’s driveway on Spence for our proposal—three hour parking on alternatives. “Longer parking would be more Jenkins grew up in the area and $40 per month.” all side streets surrounding the univer- “Personally, I just find the bus is a convenient for the residents, but it remembers a time when there were no The UWSA has recognized this as sity and to get the commissionaires to much more attractive option because would encourage the students to park parking restrictions. He thinks that an alternative and is thinking of estab- back off just a bit on ticketing,” said it’s a safe option. The routes are fairly longer, which is frustrating for resi- time limitations are necessary other- lishing a formal parking registry for Minaker. frequent, it’s environmentally friendly, dents,” said Giesbrecht. wise students might take advantage, the area. Although this is a good com- In the months that followed, and it causes less congestion.” “University students are only at leaving cars parked from 7 a.m. until munity level solution and could pro- Murray maintained good communica- However, public transportation isn’t a the school temporarily, whereas the 10 p.m. vide some added income for Spence tion with Minaker. In December, when feasible option for students living out- residents live here for long periods of “When the university opens in the neighbourhood residents, it is not a Murray’s New Deal fell through, side of the city. Yan Mulder, a second- time. The city should take our needs fall, parking is crazy. It blocks off our feasible large-scale solution. “A for- Minaker’s calls to the mayor were year arts major, says commuting from into account,” said Giesbrecht, but parking when we have visitors,” he mal registry is good if it keeps some of ignored. Dufresne to the U of W takes approxi- indicated that neither the UWSA or the said. “I don’t know why the students the cars off the street,” said SNA’s “After the New Deal tanked in mately forty-five minutes. “There is Mayor’s Office have contacted SNA don’t go after the university. You guys Giesbrecht. But Jenkins doubts it will December, he stopped fielding my nothing available for me in terms about the proposed plans to change pay fees…then they better give you have an impact. “All the spaces are calls. So I tipped off a reporter at the of…public transportation. I can’t have parking restrictions in the area. “As far someplace to park your car…buy taken up—everybody in the area is CBC and the next thing I knew I was a life at school without my vehicle.” as I know we haven’t been property, make a parking lot, [or] shut- already renting out their spaces,” he on CBC talking about parking,” As far as Minaker’s request for approached,” she said recalling that tle people in.” insists. Minaker recalls. “Basically, I told Glen commissionaires to ease up on ticket- they first heard about the issue on While these are reasonable solu- Outgoing UWSA President Murray that we had a serious problem. ing, Sergeant McQueen, officer in CBC radio. tions to the problem, they aren’t going Minaker suggests that the new execu- This was last summer. He told me that charge of the city’s commissionaires, “My first reaction was ‘why are to happen quickly. In the meantime, tive survey residents in order to gain it would be fixed by September.” doesn’t think that will happen. they appealing to the city…why aren’t resourceful U of W students are rely- further insight into the conflicting per- Minaker is frustrated but concedes “The residential streets are not they appealing to the university?’ The ing on a variety of tactics to bring their spectives regarding campus parking. that the wheels of government turn there for student parking. [Limits] are university should be providing parking cars to school. And in the upcoming year Kate slowly. “I’m sure that [the mayor] is meant to encourage students to pay for at another place in the city and bus Third-year U of W students Matt Saj Sjoberg, Community Liaison as of really busy,” said Minaker, a suspicion parking or make alternative arrange- [students] in.” Giesbrecht also sug- and Kristin Taman carpool together April 20th aims to install more bike that Public Relations Officer Donald ments.” gests that the university promote and and share the $ 5.25 per day for park- racks around campus to encourage Benham affirmed. Benham, who evad- McQueen dismisses the common- encourage alternate forms of transit ing at the Grey Hound Bus depot. Both alternate transport while continuing to ed the Uniter’s questions, finally ly held belief that commissionaires fill such as bikes or mass-transit. are supportive of a three-hour parking lobby for a parking time increase. The diverted further inquiry by saying “this their “quotas” by preying on student Minaker explains that the UWSA increase. “I’ve gotten parking tickets major roadblock that Sjoberg foresees type of administrative detail could not parkers. “The commissionaire quota is did not consult with the SNA but had in the last two years here so I stay is a lack of response from the city; be sprung on the mayor right now.” a myth. Each beat has different parking initial plans to hire two student sur- away from the road,” said Saj. however, she is optimistic that this Toby McCrea, Mayor’s Office regulations [so that] one beat may issue veyors to ask the neighbourhood about Holly Kullman 3rd year biochem- issue will be a high priority among her spokesperson, explained. “When the ten tags per shift while others may this issue. They decided to temporarily istry/biology major buses to school fellow UWSA executive, as most Mayor sat down with Chris he was issue fifty.” McQueen understands delay the survey in order to include a from East Kildonan to avoid the hassle included parking issues in their plat- very appreciative of Chris’s sugges- how frustrating and expensive it is for section about the new cafeteria food of finding and paying for parking form. tions and he didn’t think it would take students to park in the area and wanted initiative. around campus. “My car got towed off “I plan to talk to the new UWSA much time to make the changes.” to be clear that the one-hour parking “I certainly do not want to discard the Portage and Balmoral at a meter and get input from those interested in But no changes have been made, and limitation was not in place to target stu- concerns of the SNA...but right now because I lost track of time.” If the helping out,” she said.

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the uniter news Human Rights Museum Damming to Put Winnipeg on Evidence Architectural Map Forwarded

in October of 2003, a call went out for and cultures. BY SCOTT DE GROOT proposals from some of the world’s By April, only three of the 8 semi- at Wuskwatim urrently, when it comes to top architectural firms. The response finalists - each of who have received architecture, Winnipeg is was astounding; firms from Canada, $12,000 for their designs –will be Chardly on the cutting edge. to South Africa, to India all vied for allowed to move into the final phase Although we have a few gems - the the 270 million dollar project. The of the competition. Out of the top Hearings legislature, St. Boniface Basilica – it committee responsible for selecting finalists, who will be paid an addi- has been decades since any construc- the finalists, comprised of architects, tional 100,000$, one winning design tion has generated much interest out- intellectuals, academics, and business will be selected this July. light of low water levels that have BY VIVIAN BELIK side the perimeter. But a lot can executives from around the world, The stated goal of the competition decreased hydro outputs in the past change in four years; when the was faced with a daunting task due to is to select an artistic structure that hat is the cost of half a year coupled with the fact that Xcel Canadian Human Rights Museum the number and quality of applicants. will be admired and recognized square kilometre in north- Energy, Hydro’s biggest customer in opens its doors at the forks in 2008, But after months of careful delibera- around the world. The winner will be Wern Manitoba? On one side the United States, hopes to purchase Winnipeg’s skyline will be hardly rec- tion, eight finalists have been select- charged with the complex task of of the debate concerning Manitoba less power in the future. ognizable. And while the new centen- ed. working out the logistics (so far only Hydro’s proposed Wuswatim Dam it Claurie-Spence Mckenzie, who nial library, Manitoba Hydro’s head Their designs, currently on dis- the contestants designs are only con- could mean potential revenues is also a member of the Displaced office, and the MTS centre are all sig- play at the forks and the Canadian ceptual) of a structure that must acces- exceeding billions of dollars, on the Residents of South Indian Lake, is nificant they will pale in comparison. Human Rights Museum’s website at sible, complementary of Winnipeg’s other it could translate into priceless wary of Manitoba Hydro’s sales Already architects from around the www.canadianmuseumforhuman- skyline, and capable of absorbing the environmental and social degrada- pitch. Mckenzie was forced to move world are taking notice of the rights.com, have procured an excited 300,000 visitors expected expect tion. due to the creation of the Churchill- Museum, and Winnipeg seems poised response from many Winnipeggers, annually by the museum. Since March 1st, the Clean Nelson River dam in the 1970s and to make a name for itself on the inter- including Gail Asper, daughter of Izzy The Canadian Museum for Environment Commission, a provin- recalls what happened then. national architectural stage. Asper and chief organizer of the Human Rights will have a lasting cial agency that offers advice and “South Indian Lake was once a When the late media mogul and Museum. “Even with our exceedingly impact on Canada and our percep- recommendations to the Minister of self-sufficient community based philanthropist Izzy Asper proposed high expectations, we were truly tions of the world and, indeed, our- Conservation, has been holding hear- largely on a traditional lifestyle,” she Winnipeg as the future site of a moved by the extraordinary sensitivi- selves. Like the famed Guggenheim ings regarding Wuskwatim Dam. For said. Now the area suffers from stag- national, multi-million dollar museum ty, vision, intellect and transcendent Museum in Bilbao, which catapulted one month the CEC will listen to gering unemployment rates between dedicated to human rights a few years qualities of the proposals,” she said. a regional city into the world's con- speakers in Winnipeg, Thompson, 85 and 95 percent. ago, few thought it possible. But by The innovative designs include a sciousness, the Canadian Museum for and The Pas describe the benefits and “The Cree of South Indian Lake April of 2003, as a result of Asper’s South African entry from the firm Human Rights can elevate the aware- costs associated with the dam and were browbeat into accepting an $ 18 lobbying and promises of substantial Mashabane Rose that envisions the ness of Western Canada. It will then make its recommendations to million settlement [to cover] the contributions from the province, the museum protruding from the ground, become a destination for hundreds of the government. The NDP will then environmental impacts and disloca- municipal government, and private covered in grass, with a sod roof. A thousands of visitors every year. As in decide whether to proceed with con- tion of the community,” said sources such as the Asper Foundation, Quebec entry calls for a teepee- Bilbao, this museum project will struction. Mckenzie pointing out that estimates the Federal government announced shaped structure that uses darkness become a symbol for the future of Proponents of the dam, such as placed the level of damages closer to just that. and light to show that opposites can Western Canada, in Canada and the NCN chief Jerry Primrose, $ 80 million dollars. Within a month of Asper’s death unite across international boundaries world. Thompson mayor Bill Comaskey, But NCN Chief Jerry Primrose and Manitoba Hydro, feel that the believes the project will create badly project will benefit Northern commu- needed jobs in northern communi- nities. If built, the dam will create ties. However, during the March 15th Morden Student’s Morals 540 jobs during peak construction hearings, Ken Adams of Manitoba and give northern aboriginals valu- Hydro admitted that jobs for NCN able vocational skills. people would not be guaranteed. In Manitoba Hydro has stated that it choosing potential employers, NCN a Model for Those Who will not proceed with the construc- would receive preference, but inde- tion of the dam without the support pendent contractors will have the and agreement of NCN. In 2001 band final say in who is hired. Should Know Better members of NCN tentatively agreed But it is not only human popula- to become equity owners of the 200- tions that are at risk—the flooded should be kept on account of tradi- undertaken. Later in the year the megawatt dam, giving them access to land will affect surrounding popula- BY SHERI LAMB tion. school division’s board of trustees one third of all profits generated by tions of wildlife. Even though less eghan Menzies is unlike- In order to honour the young will make a decision on the name the Wuskwatim. In order to become than half a square kilometre of land ly to win any popularity lady who had the “insight to notice after getting a recommendation equity owners, however, the will be flooded, 350 kilometres of Mcontests in her Morden and the sacrifice to stand up for from the school. As of now, the stu- Nisichawayasihk people must first transmission lines will be constructed high school. The Grade 12 student what is right in her heart” Menow dent vote will not affect the out- borrow money from Manitoba Hydro requiring clearings as wide as a foot- has spent the better part of her high and other Native leaders traveled to come of the board’s decision. in order to supply their share of start- ball field. school career educating her class- Morden on March 17th to educate Menow says use of the name up capital. Erin Bayne, a biologist at the mates on Native issues and rights, the student population on Native ‘Mohawk’ is “not an honour” as But while equity ownership University of Alberta remarked these in an attempt change Morden issues and to present Menzies with some staunch supports use as a offers an element of control, these clearings affect migration patterns of Collegiate’s offensive Mohawks a painting, among other gifts in basis for their argument. “Human benefits come with a price tag says animals and interrupt natural interac- name and logo. order to thank her for her efforts. beings are not objects,” Menow Carol Kobliski, a member of the tions among organisms that are with- “[She’s] a very courageous The well-publicized trip attract- said. Justice Seekers of Nelson House and in 250 km of the line. Bayne says that young lady,” says Sharon Menow, ed plenty of media attention and The Atlanta Braves, Cleveland the Displaced Residents of South these corridors could destroy habitat Ka Ni Kanichihk’s United Against has opened the door for classroom Indians and Washington Redskins Indian Lake. for 8,000 birds and create “high- Racism program coordinator. discussions at the Morden high have all come under scrutiny of late “[All Manitoba Hyrdo is offering ways” for wolves to prey on Menzies met with opposition from school and others about Native as Native groups challenge the pro- is] the opportunity to borrow money Northern Manitoba’s woodland cari- her classmates throughout her cam- rights. The discussions will eventu- fessional teams. And closer to home from Hydro, producing sizeable debt, bou, an endangered species. paign but has refused to conform to ally lead to a student vote on the Westwood Collegiate is consid- ceding control of our futures, allow- NCN members will hold a final the argument that the team’s name whether a name change should be ering changing their name from the ing the exploitation of our land and referendum at the end of summer to Westwood Warriors. resources for the promises of future decide whether or not they would Menow says it’s sad that so speculative profits, and promise of like to become equity owners of the many people are against these some low skill and low paying short- Wuskwatim Dam. name changes and says that term construction jobs for the honour Closing statements by the CEC more education is needed in of being limited partners with will occur on April 6th and 7th at the order to eliminate the barriers Manitoba Hydro,” said Kobliski. Radisson Hotel downtown, where the and to help non-Native people And Peter Kulchyski, director of Commission will state its opinions understand. native studies at the University of regarding the viability of the dam and “It’s the adults who Manitoba cautions that there are present recommendations on whether should be demonstrating the associated financial risks. “If the Environment Act Licenses should be leadership,” Menow said. But project goes broke, [the NCN] could issued to Manitoba Hydro. she is proud that conscientious go broke, which is a horrifying More information and copies of students like Menzies are bring- thought to contemplate.” hearings can be obtained at ing awareness to the issue. This could become a reality in www.energymanitoba.org april 1, 2004 page 5

the uniter news U of A rejects Controversial Pro-life Posters Decision sparks freedom of expression debate

“Bill Connor’s reasons for not place health and safety, and it’s an for inciting hatred towards women appropriate images of genocide, and BY KRISTINE OWRAM letting us display these billboards on issue of discrimination.” who have had abortions. they really don’t seek to look at the Alberta Bureau campus was that they don’t make a “I think this is quite an affront to Moes maintained that wasn’t way genocide happened in those good backdrop for students playing the dean’s decision,” said Megan their purpose. “One of the criticisms countries or the atrocities that were EDMONTON (CUP) -- The Frisbee in the Quad,” said Ian Moes. Kammerer, a member of campus has been that you’re calling women committed there,” she said. “I think University of Alberta has ruled Moes is a member of Campus pro-choice group Voices for who have had abortions Nazis or it’s awfully disturbing for a female against a pro-life group’s request to Pro-Life, but maintained he was Choices. She said the billboards, members of the Ku Klux Klan, but student on campus who may have display several controversial anti- there handing out pamphlets as “an which contain graphic images of that connection doesn’t hold had an abortion to walk past this. abortion billboards on campus. ordinary citizen.” aborted fetuses in various stages of because the pictures show the vic- Can you imagine a Jewish woman In response, the group displayed “We have a chartered right to development, victims of the tims of the crime and not the perpe- who’s had an abortion seeing this?” them directly across the street. free expression, and we’ve come Holocaust, and a hanged black man, trators,” he said. “And we don’t Moes said Jews, blacks, and the The billboards, which link abor- across the street to display here,” he were “situated in a place where peo- condemn women who have had unborn have all been denied status tion to genocide, the Holocaust, and said. ple will have no choice whether or abortions, we’re condemning the as persons at some point, and there- black lynchings in the southern Not everyone present agreed not to see them—students driving to Government of Canada and our fore the link is appropriate. United States, were rejected by with Moes’ view of free expression. work, joggers, people walking on society at large that has allowed this “If we consider the unborn to be Dean of Students Bill Connor due to “We have no abstract or unlimit- the sidewalk will all have to look at to go to a level where all wrong has human beings, then killing them in their “discriminatory nature” and ed right to free speech under the these. There’s such as thing as free- been removed from it.” any instance is still killing them. So the potential for a dangerous back- Canadian Constitution,” said Lise dom of expression, but there’s also a Voices for Choices circulated a if a woman is raped, a second wrong lash. Gotell, a professor of women’s stud- freedom to choose not to see certain petition a few weeks ago to keep the doesn’t solve that. I realize that it is Campus Pro-Life members orig- ies. “When I look out my window I graphic images.” GAP posters off campus because of a tough issue for them to face, but inally intended to set them up in a can see these clearly, and so can The billboards, developed by their discriminatory nature and still, when you come back down to central part of the campus, but when every secretary and faculty member the U.S.-based Genocide Awareness obtained over 400 signatures, the crux of the issue, it is still an they were denied permission, they who has a window on that side of Project, have been criticized for according to Kammerer. unborn child, and to kill it is still put them across the street. the building. It’s an issue of work- being racist and discriminatory, and “I find these racist because they murder.” U of A rejects Controversial Pro-life Posters Decision sparks freedom of expression debate

spokesperson (although they refer woman is and she has the right to the term pro-life for what it is that patriarchal system that believes that BY MICHELLE KIRKBRIDE to themselves as pro-life) chose to choose what happens to her body. they do is misleading. They are not it knows what is right for women. n the article “U of A Rejects leave out women in his comment. The choice is different for every about “choosing life” any more It’s not surprising that Moes left Controversial Pro-Life Posters, His argument has less to do with woman—some chose parenting, than pro-choicers are about choos- women off the list of groups that IIan Moes said “Jews, blacks, protecting the unborn than control- some adoption and some abortion. ing abortion. Pro-lifers are in fact were denied person status, because and the unborn have all been denied ling women’s bodies and their They make that choice based on essentially anti-choice. They advo- anti-choicers still don’t believe that status as persons at some point, and rights. Moes does not seem to what is right for them at that time. cate taking away a woman’s right to women are persons. therefore the link is appropriate.” understand that the pro-choice We as a society have no right to tell choose. They believe they have all And women? Women were not movement is about just that—pro- them what to do with their bodies. the answers. They do not want to Michelle Kirkbride is a graduate of allotted person status until 1927 viding choice. Under Canadian law, That said, anti-choice groups put themselves in a woman’s posi- the University of Winnipeg and in under Canadian law. It is not sur- women have a right to that choice. certainly have a right to free speech tion and have empathy for her. Anti- full control of her reproductive prising that this anti-choice A foetus is not a person but a and their opinions; however, to use choice stems from an outdated and rights. page 6 april 1, 2004

the uniter Editorial On the limits of Pluralism Denial of student Group Status to Pro-Life Group raises important questions vidual rights of all people, no matter Terror. Meanwhile conflicts which an openness to debate so that as a students can form a student group JONATHAN TAN what nationality, race or creed. don’t fit the Muslim versus society changes, so too does the sta- that disagrees with the status-quo of Human security provided a solid Civilization mould, even if they tus quo, in order to accommodate the UWSA. It would appear that pro- Editor In Chief foundation and direction for involve the use of terrorist tactics or this diversity, in other words, we gressive, leftist, institutions like the he Merriam- Canadian Foreign Policy during the asymmetrical warfare, continued to need a big tent. UWSA are no more willing to re- Webster online multi-lateral honeymoon that came be considered domestic, such as the Students have traditionally chal- open debates they feel they’ve won Tdictionary with the end of the Cold War. case of Northern Ireland. lenged the status-quo, campaigning than the federal and provincial gov- defines pluralism as, “a state of soci- However the changes in the world While the world divides itself, for public awareness and lobbying ernments they criticize. Their argu- ety in which members of diverse eth- order, particularly surrounding the Canada is struggling to maintain the the government on a variety of issues ments for the Pro-Choice position nic, racial, religious, or social groups War on Terror have put this dream of strength of pluralism in our society. from education to foreign policy. It are likely more robust, reasonable maintain an autonomous participa- a harmonious pluralistic world on We are torn between requests to join is important to remember however and widely appealing than the tion in and development of their tra- hold indefinitely as we draw the our “Friends and Allies,” on each that if the student government is a dogma of the Pro-Life group, but by ditional culture or special interest lines of conflict along cultural and new anti-terrorist crusade, and the microcosm of government generally, denying them status, the UWSA has within the confines of a common religious lines rather than the tradi- maintenance of an international rep- it too has a status-quo, one that shut down debate before it be re- civilization. Tolerance is a crucial tional wars between political nation- utation as an honest broker, or some- should be open to challenges from a hatched on campus, something it feature of successful pluralism and states. what neutral third party. In an effort diversity of viewpoints. This week would no-doubt criticize other as far as nation-states go, Canada is Harvard professor Samuel to appease American security con- the UWSA Board of Directors again organizations for doing. Canada may a leader in the world, with a diverse Huntington in his essay, and later cerns, we have adopted anti-terror- denied student group status and still be a leader in the world as far as mix of ethnic, racial, religious, social book “The Clash of Civilizations,” ism legislation that allows racial pro- funding to a Pro-Life group. The Pluralism is concerned, but it is and political identities co-existing theorized that future wars would be filing, pre-emptive incarceration, group, whose proposal had previous- important to not be complacent, to peacefully. To many we are seen as a fought along cultural lines rather which reverses the presumption of ly been denied, requested an oppor- constantly ask how big our tent real- model of how to integrate different than ideological or political ones, innocence upon which our justice tunity to present to the board. The ly is. cultures and beliefs into a multi-cul- and that non-state actors would play system is built, and denies detainees Board denied the application once tural mosaic, with much of our suc- a central role in these wars. This type and the public, access to the evi- more, on the basis that the UWSA is cess resting on the fact that people of conflict is what al-Qaeda is said to dence and the process. This is alarm- a Pro-Choice organization and that who were involved in conflicts in be trying to create, and the rhetoric ing because without public scrutiny, counselling services for potential their country of origin are largely from Washington about this being a it is impossible to know whether mothers are already available as well expected to leave their differences a war between civilization and bar- detainees Charter Rights are being as the support in the Womyn’s the border. This doesn’t mean that barism, in which all actors must ensured by the secret proceedings. Centre. they are forbidden from holding cer- choose to be with civilization or The Charter has played a crucial Being Pro-Choice, this decision tain beliefs, only that they exercise against it, exacerbates the problem. role in upholding pluralism in appeals to my desire to avoid the reason and restraint to avoid turning A world integrating through Canadian society; it safeguards the often-offensive campaigns for which foreign conflicts into domestic ones, Globalization is being forced to pick rights and freedoms of minorities Pro-Life groups are now famous for, instead using it as a safe third space sides; the differences between the and groups, protecting diversity. It is but underlying issues remain. My to debate issues away from the con- Western world and the Muslim also crucial because it tackles issues mother is a devout Catholic, and as flicts themselves. Domestic debates world are being portrayed as funda- that parliament has no political will such, she believes strongly in the based on history, religion and culture mental and irreconcilable, something to address. This was the case when Pro-Life movement. Her beliefs are and arbitrated by a secular govern- that requires the destruction of the Canada’s Laws against abortion based in her faith, which although ment and everyone’s rights are pro- other. This framework dangerously were repealed; the courts stepped in dogmatic, is very genuine, and the tected under the Charter of Rights groups conflicts that would previ- and saved any political party from topic arose during several heated and Freedoms, as interpreted by the ously have been considered civil or having to take a stand on the issue. dinner table debates. Her argument Supreme Court of Canada. intra-state conflicts, such as the The Law protects citizens’ rights is rooted in faith and love for the Pluralism forms some of the renewed ethnic violence in Kosovo even when and if they are at odds souls of the unborn babies and for basis for the concept of human secu- or the Muslim separatists in the with the status-quo. This brings me the mothers, the fact that to Pro- rity, which sought to protect the indi- Philippines, into the larger Global to my point, healthy pluralism relies Choicers, the arguments are misogy- conflict between Freedom and on a diversity of viewpoints and on nistic, denying the rights of the mother, doesn’t make her concern any less genuine. What I got from those dinner table debates was an improved understanding of a point of view that I disagree with, and a better ability to present the argu- ments of my point of view. Of course, a certain comfort came from knowing that it is unlikely the Courts would ever allow the re-criminaliza- tion of abortion, even if a socially conservative government was elect- ed, because the individual rights of women, and all citizens are D8PÛÝÛALE<ÛÝÛALCPÛÝÛ8L>LJK entrenched in the Charter meaning the protests of one group should never lead to the oppression of another. The student’s association doesn’t have a Supreme Court designed to protect individual student’s rights, only a governing body, the Board of Directors, to interpret and implement (FU
JOUFOTF the wishes of the students. The sta- tus-quo for the organization is set by the Board of Directors, which is 0LANTOATTENDTHE5OF-S elected each year in student elec- tions. This year’s elections has just 3UMMER3ESSION passed, a total 909 students voted, from a population of over 8000, meaning the Board of Directors is 0ICKUPYOURCOPYOFTHE3UMMER3ESSION officially endorsed by roughly ten #ALENDARATTHE!DMISSIONS/FFICE ORCALL per cent of the student body. The   TOORDERACOPY proposed Pro-Life group would have been made up of students, all of whom pay their student association 4HE3CHEDULEOF#OURSESIS fees and are entitled to the same ALSOAVAILABLEAT rights as other students. The fact that they were denied funding and status meYfalgZY[Y£kmee]j on the basis of ideological differ- ences with the UWSA raises the big- ger issue of whether any group of april 1, 2004 page 7

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University of Winnipeg Students’ Ultimately, if Mr. Tan’s mother ism all the time. Governments are making its decision not to approve RE: On the Limits Association grappled in its decision or the members of this anti-choice charged with protecting the rights this group. It comes down to this – to deny privileges to a small group of groups don’t want to have abortions, and safety of their citizens and enact we support pluralism, but we are a of Pluralism students (who happen to be part of a that’s their choice. I know it’s not legislation that does so. In Canada political organization and are (Editorial March 25th, Issue 25) vocal interest group that is attempt- quite that simple, but I really think we limit pluralism through anti-hate unafraid to take stances on issues. March 28, 2004 ing to repeal the rights of women to reproductive choice is a very reason- legislation for example. The Charter Firstly, we have a Womyn’s To the Editor, choose over their bodies and repro- able stance for the UWSA to have, of Rights and Freedoms is a prime Centre, an existing resource on cam- ductive functions) was far less grand and to have a stance is not much example of this kind of limitation. pus that makes women aware of their on Tan’s editorial “On the and more concrete that Pluralism. good without defending or enacting This issue is about the real and tan- options – birth control, abortion, Limits of Pluralism”, under the The UWSA was faced with the it. So, kudos to the UWSA Board of gible rights of women to decide what adoption, and so forth. We fund and Jguise of providing academically choice of whether or not to violate Directors for their guts in standing they do with their bodies and lives. support this pluralistic safe space, rigourous food for thought, makes a the years of tradition and democratic up for women’s rights and for the It is important to our understand- where women from all ideological mockery of the concept of pluralism. decision-making through which its policies that students over the years ing of this this debate, to recognise dispositions are welcomed. It is also His logic reminds me of some ele- policy is developed in favour of sup- have developed – they’ve helped that the UWSA’s decision was not worthwhile to mention that pro- mentary philosophy textbook in porting the activities of a group that make my life on campus that much made in some abstract theoretical choice is not pro-abortion (which which extreme positions are adopted threatens the rights of women. less trying. That’s what I want my vacuum, as Mr. Tan would seem to like pro-life, is also a form of anti- to evoke emotional responses and I am politically engaged and student union to do! prefer. The anti-choice movement choice group). highly charged debate. This may be used to dealing with questions of -Liz Carlyle (dubbed by supporters of this posi- Secondly, the UWSA is account- useful for pedagogical purposes in rights and advocacy, I can stand my tion “Pro Life”) is a well-funded, able to its by-laws and policies, our the classroom or for pumping up ground with this anti-choice group, To the Editor, organized campaign to erase the governing documents. Our by-laws newspaper distribution, but I would but let me tell you that I thank good- rights of women. Anti- choice are clear – where we do not have s a current UWSA Board thank Mr. Tan not to engage in this ness the UWSA was there to defend groups are becoming increasingly explicit policy, we govern ourselves Director and incoming type of intellectual masturbation on my right to walk onto campus and aggressive in their attempts to get by those of the Canadian Federation UWSA President, I feel the very tangible backs of women. not be assaulted with hateful and A onto university and college campus- of Students, a pro-choice organiza- compelled to respond to Jon Tan’s Being pregnant has been an eye- intolerant images and words about es across the country. Just last week tion. It is also important to mention editorial entitled “On the limits of opening and wonderful experience my right to choose my reproductive the University of Manitoba saw on that students at large have a vote at Pluralism”. First, I believe that one for me in many ways. But an unan- destiny. If I want information about their campus a display sponsored by semi-annual and annual general of the most basic rights of students ticipated negative side-effect has concerns from certain quarters about an Anti-Choice student group. This meetings. Students are able to bring on campus is the right to attend been the assumption by so many abortion, I can find the information display is entitled the “Genocide forward motions on issues they care school in an environment that is safe people that my present state suggests myself. There is no social value in Awareness Project” and depicts about, and equally, propose amend- and accessible. It is for this reason I must be Pro-Life, against abortion, defending intolerance – in fact it extremely graphic images, likening ments to our governing documents. that the UWSA organises and sup- and against a woman’s right to would be anti-social for the UWSA abortion to the Holocaust and racial But really, what does it mean ports campaigns such as the choose when it comes to pregnancy. to support or extend privileges to a lynching in the United States. This when the UWSA approves a group? “Positive Space” campaign for I have never, in the space of nearly group whose very existence revolves display is, by design, traumatic for This is a decision to provide LGBT* students. nine months, had so many people around repealing the right of repro- students who view it, and inevitably resources – funding, organizing Secondly, Mr. Tan claims that by approach me to preach to me about ductive choice. draws strong protest from many dif- space, banking services, and finan- choosing not to endorse the Pro-Life their views on the evils of abortion. Defending hate and supporting ferent groups of students. The so- cial support. These are the conven- group “Fore Thought for Life”, the Let me tell you that there are enough pluralism are two very different called Genocide Awareness Project tional resources. In non-profit gover- UWSA has “shut down debate”. I difficult decisions to make in preg- enterprises. The UWSA has, first and has been using intimidation tactics nance, like the UWSA, we are would like to say that this is patently nancy – having people harass me foremost, the responsibility to make and high-priced lawyers to gain accountable for what happens within untrue. In denying this group recog- about things that I consider to be my the University of Winnipeg a better access to campus and student union student groups. This extends to pro- nised status, the UWSA has chosen business and the business of those I place, the best place it can be, for its resources across Canada. This part viding resources for legal counsel not to provide this group access to love certainly does not assist. members. of the real political context of what and related expenses. By endorsing a the privileges that are collectively Fortunately, I have been able to See, this debate is easy: even if was brought to the UWSA for group, we accept these responsibili- funded by all students. The UWSA shrug off these disturbing encoun- we zoom back into the theoretical approval. ties, whether or not they ever materi- does not, and should not, have the ters. One of the places I could count vacuum in which Mr. Tan seems to And if Mr. Tan really believes alize. power to take away anyone’s right to on getting support in some of those argue, the UWSA has taken the only that women have no reason to shy Ultimately, there is a marked dif- speak out as they see fit. However, it tough decisions relating to my preg- reasonable position, given the many away from a highly-charged theoret- ference between allowing a group to is within the purview of the UWSA nancy has been the Womyn’s Centre. rights, desires and principles of its ical debate on the issue of reproduc- exist and endorsing them. In the to deny privileges to a group that People there listen and help me find members. By supporting a woman’s tive rights, then I have two words to case of Fore Though for Life, the compromises the basic rights of its the resources I need. I don’t even right to make up her own mind about bring him back down to earth: UWSA has chosen not to endorse members, of students generally, and want to think about how upsetting her body, the UWSA supports a very George W. them, but clearly, cannot restrict of women students in particular. and frustrating it would have been to reasonable view. In fact, it is confus- An astounding effort to repeal their right to exist, or their right to Would Mr. Tan suggest that the come to the university everyday, try- ing that Mr. Tan seems to support a women’s rights is currently in freedom of assembly and speech. UWSA should also take a more lib- ing to dodge the anti-choice group libertarian or freedoms-based motion south of the border – why The role of the Student’s Association ertarian approach to other basic volunteers with their zeal and pas- approach while failing to recognize should we consider Canada to be is not to be a neutral arbiter. We are human rights – should be also be sion for my foetuses. I certainly do the problem in defending a group immune from these efforts? a political organization with political approving neo-nazi groups, groups not believe that such a group would whose mandate it is to eliminate Unlike a government, the mandates. that treat homosexuality as an ill- contribute anything at all to building individual choices. That’s the UWSA does not and should not base - Farnoosh Ali and ness, or groups that promote dating pluralism on campus – what a farce! quandary of pure free speech advo- its decisions on the “whoever kicks Cathy Hamilton violence – groups whose ultimate The issue with which the cacy, it’s too polarized. up a fuss” model of politicians; c/o UWSA Board of Directors goals and actions patently, blatantly rather student union representatives include intolerance and the repeal- have a responsibility to make deci- ment of basic human rights? These sions that are supported by past prac- Re: Daniel Blaikie groups also, in the past, have been tice, policy, democratic decision- denied or had removed various making and that keep in their minds “On the Many UWSA privileges. This was done in at all times the safety and accessibil- order to preserve and promote a ity of campus. Mr .Tan may call this ways to Skin a deeper kind of pluralism, one based “status quo”, but I don’t think most on a combination of choice, respect students would agree. Cat.” and rights. - Sarah Amyot It is indeed important that we Comment Issue 25 UWSA Arts Director have conversations on the most con- ravo to Daniel Blaikie’s com- troversial issues. However, it is my ment ON THE MANY WAYS belief that we have a responsibility On Pro-Life and BOF SKINNING A CAT to have these conversations in a way (March 25th issue) that is safe and respectful of all stu- I think Blaikie’s excellent analysis dents. For example, if a group Pluralism may just save the credibility of the approached the UWSA to initiate a am writing in response to the annual student “Day of Action”. As he debate on the relative rights of March 25th Editorial (“On the explains, it does not mean the fight for women and the foetuses they carry- ILimits of Pluralism”). There are lower tuition should be shelved or for- fine. Even though the courts and fed- several points that need clearing up, gotten. But it should have an explicit eral and provincial governments and particularly before, Jon Tan, you focus, it should be framed in terms of Canadians in the majority have make your far-fetched accusations of broad-based policy objectives, it already decided on the issue, let’s the UWSA being a totalitarian entity should be made part of a larger politi- have that debate, let’s bring different out to silence the voices of our mem- cal program which actually engages in points of view out into the open, let’s bers. dialogue with those who pay the bills! give space for minority opinions. Firstly, the student group in It is the ONLY way that a base of sup- That’s part of what a university is question is Fore Thought for Life, port outside of the academy will take for. But let’s not create an environ- whose purpose (based upon their root. ment that invites the constant harass- application for status with the Do you want broader media atten- ment and degradation of the rights of UWSA) is “to promote the pro-life tion? Go back and read Blaikie’s piece many in favour of the intolerant and position”. The coordinator of the again. I host the CJOB Morning Show. Big Brotherish points of view of a request, stated, “we want to provoke I am also a graduate of our University. few. discussion”. Daniel Blaikie now has a standing invi- Thirdly, in Canadian society we Now there are several items that tation to appear on my program to dis- put limits on the concept of plural- the UWSA Board considered, in cuss tuition issues any time he likes. It april 1, 2004 page 9

the uniter LETTERS is obvious that he speaks from knowl- cannot. peoples through sports logos, both was a nightmare, a nightmare where the corner, but did learn the sad truth edge, as well as passion. Blaikie displays general awareness “comic” and otherwise, I could not everyone looks normal, but they open after it was blandly told to me. Later - Larry Updike of materials and policies of the UWSA help but agree vehemently with your their mouths and they’re all Neil on giving her the name Silver Pants, CJOB/68 and CFS. But he twists the information protest. However, two glaring exam- Young, every single one – Neil Young! because that was the only pair she to make it seem as if there is not ples of blatant racism within the team It doesn’t stop – the entire film, Neil seemed to have. As the months went To the Editor, enough focus on federal funding naming community were neglected. Young expiring from every mouth! on we could recognize the locals and issues. I wonder if he was even on the Being a caucasian-Canadian, with Neil Young hammers out didactic ended up having lots of little nick- aniel Blaikie’s commentary steps of the Legislature to hear the both Celtic and Norse ancestry, I can- literalism with the accuracy of a two- names for all of them. My first real piece, “On the Many Ways of speeches on February 4. There was not help but be highly offended by cer- by-four. He never misses, but some- glimpse at reality was only a week in Skinning a Cat”, is trite and, I D ample, repeated mention in speeches tain team names and logos. For exam- times you wish he would to break the living in Winnipeg, which was while I think, dishonest in its failure to identify made by spokespeople during the ple, the Minnesota “Vikings” embla- tedium. Neil sings about Grampa read- was crossing the road, a black car sped the author’s motivations. February 4 day of action to both access zon their equipment with a burly, ing the newspaper. Shot: Grampa read- up and severed to hit me, I ran out of As some of you may recall, Blaikie measures and federal funding. Paul blonde, “typical” Norseman, while ing the newspaper. Neil sings about the the way and the car speed off, my came forward at the fall annual general Martin’s name came up numerous barely any of the team members are chickens on the farm. Cut to: a bunch druggy neighbours where sitting on meeting of the University of Winnipeg times. The placards carried by demon- from Scandinavia or have roots in that of chickens on the farm. Neil sings their porch (where they usually sit Students’ Associationwith a proposal strators bore the dual message “fund part of the world. As well, the bare- about Mother Nature. Shot: some trees when it is warm) and apparently not to improve, but to CANCEL the access” and “reduce tuition fees”. And armed, steel-eyed, horny-helmeted blowing in the wind. Neil sings about seemed concerned, then one of them entire February 4, 2004 day of action let’s not forget the great Peer Support mascot of this team perpetuates the war in the middle east. Cut to: some told me I was pretty. campaign for lower tuition fees and banner imploring the governments to stereotype that all of my Viking ances- stock news footage of the war in the As time went on so did many increased federal funding for universi- adequately fund education. This day of tors were blonde macho-men seeking Middle East. Problem: harmonica other incidents that is when the weath- ties and colleges. His line was, essen- action was part of a national campaign to pillage, burn and rape their way solo. Solution: Jed is harmonica play- er is good the freaks really do come tially, that the provincial government is that focused primarily on Paul Martin’s through the closest convenient Irish er. Shot: Jed wailing on the harmonica. out at night. October was especially doing everything it can and we should- record of brutal funding cuts to educa- monestary. Neil Young is not a good story- interesting, people would actually n’t be such whiners. It seemed obvious tion and other social programmes, and Which brings me to another fla- teller. The characters are ridiculous have domestic disputes out side on the that Blaikie was more interested in pro- the different ways in which the grant example of racism missed by human puppets without definition or side walks! This would last for long tecting the reputation of the provincial provinces have addressed this problem. your informative, though sadly incom- development. Jed is smuggling drugs. periods of time and had a very limited government than in defending access Unfortunately, we can never be plete article. The Notre Dame We don’t know why. Sun Green wants vocabulary. Then on October 31, to education. assured that the mainstream media will “Fighting Irish” football team name to save the planet. There is no reason Halloween, a roommate and I went to Now, he portrays himself as one faithfully record our message. Much of and mascot are highly offensive to my given. Any conflict (of which there is the corner store “The Y Not” around who innocently calls for a more effec- the media coverage did not reflect the celtic ancestors, suggesting that they little) is ridiculously contrived, and so six or seven pm (which also happens tive action campaign. Curious, that. federal funding message. This was cer- were all a bunch of pasty, green-clad, are the resolutions (of which there are to be three houses down). Some man Blaikie ineffectively tries to paint tainly discussed as a concern when we redhaired hotheads. Though I become less). Earl is trying to sell paintings. He decided to scream at us then chase us the student movement as insidiously conducted a review of the day of action hotheaded myself whenever I am keeps trying but is rejected. He is down the street. It was a good thing “closed shop”. In his bitter swipe at the campaign. We are always working to exposed to discrimination against my inspired by the devil. He sells the my roommate can scream, because UWSA and the Canadian Federation of encourage faithful media representa- people, these adjectives and others painting. My brain turns to stone. when we got up to our porch, the door Students, Blaikie argues that the day of tions, but the media often has its own used to slur the Irish in day to day con- As an album, Greendale isn’t was already open because another action comes across as selfish whining. agenda. versations, hardly describe my forefa- totally insipid. Neil Young is a good roommate heard us. But he fails to contextualize the day of It is true that, as students, as the thers and mothers. songwriter – I love several of his The major drug house on Spence action in terms of all the other work student movement, we must constantly Other logos, such as the albums, which is why I went to his (or a major one) happens to be my done by the UWSA and CFS. In fact, review and revise our tactics. There is SanFrancisco Giants (which depicts movie. But as a movie, it is horren- neighbour, you might ask how I know with his sly pitting of education fund- always room for greater participation larger people as good for nothing but dous; the images are so banal and this? It’s easy, we are offered to buy ing against health care dollars, he takes in action campaigns - but let’s not for- mindless sports), The Hartford uninspired that they ruin the music. drugs at every opportunity they get on the logic of the Fraser Institute and get that thousands of students signed Whalers (which encourages the hunt- Keep that man away from a camera. and I honestly believe they forget our other rightwing think-tanks. He makes the petition and participated in the ing of an endangered and docile - Thomas Wilson constant refusal. Also when some- it seem as students are being unreason- October tuition fee vote, all parts of the species), The New York Yankees (of body is constantly out side doing the able, while he dismisses any attempts February 4 Day of Action campaign. which few members are actually a part drug whistle in front of my neighbours to bring in the issue of provincial tax We constantly debate about how of this diverse, historic, political sect), Re: University house, then on warm days they actual- cuts. We know better than that. In fact, much we can expect from the Province and The Brandon Wheatkings (whose ly sit outside on their porch and just we work with other sectors, like the Resident Housing in the face of such a terrible paucity of name encourages patriarchal, agricul- ask people walking by, it’s really easy health care sector, anti-poverty groups, hile lying in bed, I can hear federal support for post-secondary edu- ture based class systems), to name but to figure out what is going on. the child care lobby, workers’ unions, the soft sound of cars driv- cation and other sectors. But when the a few, are also highly offensive. Another incident that happened to and others. We all share a vision for ing by, the wind is gently Province can still find money to cut I feel that the only solution to W my house in particular and probably accessible, universal programmes that pushing against the house and all my taxes by millions of dollars, mostly for these problems, as well as those out- the most terrifying was that a man have adequate provincial and federal seven roommates are tucked away in business and middle and upper-middle lined in the article previously men- tried to break down the front door. support. These sectors wholeheartedly their cosy little beds, I can hear a man income earners, should we remain tioned is to phase out these racist, big- Now here’s the kicker, your prob- endorse and often participate in the outside whistling loudly to him self. silent on the issue of access to educa- oted logos and replace them with more ably wondering “Why don’t you call days of action that Blaikie trashes. What a wonderful neighbourhood I tion? culturally sensitive ones, such as the the police?” Blaikie also cites CFS as having live on. What Blaikie seems all too keen to Minnesota Melting Pots, or the Notre We did, and their response time: said that those who do not support the Actually that’s not real, I’m lying (or ignore is that, although the province Dame Diversities. Until this happens, 45 minutes!! tuition fee freeze or the day of action am I wishful thinking?) the truth is I has indeed made some very laudable under-represented peoples, including Now this is not the first experi- are “not educated enough on the live on Spence Street. What I really efforts to improve access (grants, col- the Scandinavians, Irish and others, ence that we have had with the police, issues”. From where did this citation can hear is fire trucks and ambulances lege expansion, tuition fee reduction will continue to be the butt of our racist on many occasions we have called come? It is not attributed to any screaming down Ellice Street, the man and freeze), there remains persistently professional sporting system. and sometimes they come and other spokesperson of CFS, and is not in fact outside is whistling at the drug lord low participation in post-secondary - Rachel ten Bruggencate times they don’t come at all, there a position that CFS takes. Yes, it is the neighbour’s house because that is the education by non-traditional groups. response time is never a record. I responsibility of the UWSA and CFS communal drug call for all the local Without getting into a lengthy discus- don’t know why, I think that they are to inform and share information with Re: Neil Young’s junkies. And if there is any gentle sion on the statistics, suffice it to say patrolling down the fancy streets, students, to transmit the decisions and wind blowing against the house, I can that we know that tuition fees are the where there is no crime, it seems like positions taken in local, provincial and Greendale not hear it, that sound is blocked out single biggest up-front financial barrier we have to beg the police operator to national meetings of student represen- by my friendly neighbours incisive to accessing education. There are other Issue 24, March 18th even get a cruiser down our street. To tatives. But we engage in open and screaming, group fighting, gang beat- barriers: socio-economic status, lack of Dear Editor, say the least the man finally left and lively debate on the issues. We know ings and the lovely local “lady” call- family and community support, lack of stumbled into another house. Spence that not all students agree that days of have never written a letter to the ings. childcare, and so many more. All need Street is a ghetto and a scary one at action are effective, or that tuition fees editor because of a movie review, I moved on to Spence Street at the to be addressed - but how would can- that, when I tell people where I live I should be lowered. But we do know Ibut never have been I so vehe- beginning of September, like most celing or quieting down the day of always get the same cringing look on that the vast majority of students on mently disagreed with the judgement first year students this was my first action help? their face and for myself my nervous campus signed a petition supporting of a movie reviewer. Neil Young’s experience away from home, on my Whatever the real motivation for are shocked, I jump at every minor lower tuition fees and increased federal Greendale is a horribly mind-numb- own and oh man was it great. I was Blaikie’s diatribe, his commentary noise. funding for education. We also know ingly film. It is also inane. It is one of finally able to have my own space! I smacks more of a barely-dissembled So as I lay in my cozy little bed that many, many students who are the worst films I’ve ever seen. I hesi- was free to make my own rules! Stay gripe that any real desire to improve the this morning I woke up to the radio struggling financially appreciate the tate to say the worst, because it might up late! Eat what I want! And most political process. At any rate, there is playing a favourite tune, I can hear whole range of activities that aim to be thought that I am exaggerating. I important of all freedom from my par- ample opportunity for all students to be some housemates making breakfast improve access to education, including never exaggerate. Stay away from this ents or so I thought. Man, was I stu- involved in shaping next year’s cam- and another roommate is singing a lobbying and days of action. And we film. It will turn your brain into stone. pid. paigns on education issues- just contact lovely melody. I’m thinking this isn’t also take seriously the responsibility to As your reviewer Jon Symons Being from a small town in the UWSA-CFS Local 8 to find out too bad of a place to live, I will be able act to improve access not just for cur- mentions, the movie is a concept Ontario, where there is no public how you can get involved! to deal with living here in the summer, rent but also for future or potential stu- album put to film with the actors play- busses, two bars and Wal-Mart is our - Cathy Hamilton, for I have great friends and a nice dents. That’s why the UWSA and CFS ing out and lip-synching Neil’s songs. biggest shopping centre, I was rather Vice President Advocate warm house. actively campaigned against the Jon Symons calls the lip-synching naive to think that there is a real world The radio goes to news, “Fifth provincial government-approved 91% odd, but in fact it’s not odd – it’s outside of my little town and right murder in Winnipeg since 2001, a tuition fee increase at the U of M absolute absurdity. When I saw now fife, so to speak, has hit me in the RE: Anti-Racism- prostitute was murdered in the west Faculty of Law last year. It is true that Grampa first open his mouth and have face and placed me right here on end of the city.” I live in the sometimes we do have to ignore the News Issue 23, March 11th Neil Young’s trademark whine comes Spence Street. University of Winnipeg Residence concerns of some students who can pon reading your story two out, I was utterly stupefied – I was baf- The first day that I moved into my afford to pay more fees in order to best weeks ago about the stereo- fled, dumbfounded! I thought I was resident house I hardly took notice to and I live in the west side of the city. represent the majority of students who Utyping and abuse of certain dreaming but it wasn’t a dream – it the lovely “lady” that was standing on - Anonymous Resident page 10 april 1, 2004

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The primary role of the Uniter newspaper is to report on issues and events of sports and other matters affecting the newspaper’s diverse readership. The Uniter also importance and/or interest to the students of the University of Winnipeg, and to pro- serves as a training ground for journalists. vide an open forum for the discussion of these issues and events. The Uniter newspa- Towards these ends, all Uniter staff members agree to abide by The Uniter’s code per upholds the principle that the Uniter must be a free and responsible press, pro- of ethics, constitution, and other relevant policy documents, including the job descrip- viding fair and objective coverage of news and politics, the arts, culture, social affairs, tions set out below:

Managing Editor Coordinator. remains an open, safe and welcoming environment for all •Work with The Uniter Production Manager on ad design and over members of staff, volunteer and visitors. ($19,000 salary, 1 year term commencing April 19, 2004, see final ad copy. • Maintain regular office hours and otherwise take strides to make 30-40 hours per week) • Develop positive relationship with Campus Plus, The Uniter’s her/himself reasonably available to other members of staff, clients Duties: national Advertising Agency. and readers. • Act as a representative on the Uniter Board of Directors • Provide computer technical support to staff for Mac OS 9, Mac OS •Offer training when applicable to contributors/staff in the areas of • Liaise with the University of Winnipeg Students’Association X, MS Windows 2000, and network file and printer sharing on style, writing, reporting, and research, and ensure that all writing (UWSA), the publisher of the Uniter Newspaper. these platforms. meets CUP standards. • Attend all meetings of the Uniter Editorial Board and meetings of staff. • Manage the staff usage of The Uniter’s equipment resources, • Attempt to recruit and maintain contributor involvement, and set aside time to meet with staff and community members. • Maintain regular office hours and otherwise take strides to make including computers, cameras, telephones, desks, mail and fax her/himself reasonably available to other members of staff, clients services. • Act as the newspaper’s primary public representative in a and readers. •Take responsibility for performing, or arranging to have per dignified, respectful, tactful and diplomatic matter. • Act as the newspaper’s business representative in a dignified, formed, all other tasks that may from time-to-time arise to ensure •Worked with all members of staff to continually improve respectful, tactful and diplomatic matter. the newspaper is at all times best serving its diverse readership individuals’ skills, providing feedback in a formal setting at least once per semester. •With the Editor in Chief, ensure all members of staff have access • Undertake to ensure The Uniter consistently serves its readers and to and act in accordance with the newspaper’s constitution, code of clients with fairness and respect • Coordinate the efforts of the other editors, assigning tasks when ethics and other relevant documents. • Accept primary responsibility for all matters pertaining to The necessary. •With the Editor in Chief, work to ensure that The Uniter office Uniter’s documentation, equipment, finances, payroll, and budgets. • Check the final proof each publishing week for factual remains an open, safe and welcoming environment for all Applicants should have experience with advertising sales, budget inaccuracies, libel, misquotations, spelling and grammatical errors, members of staff, volunteer and visitors. planning, handling accounts, managing personnel, and assisting oth- inconsistencies, missing stories or advertisements, layout problems, and for anything else that would detriment the quality of • Actively encourage members of the University of Winnipeg and ers with computer use. Sales skills, customer service and/or manage- an issue. wider Winnipeg communities to participate in the production of ment experience is an asset. Superior communication and time man- the newspaper. agement skills are essential. • Edit editors’submissions for style, content, structure, grammar and spelling to ensure the overall high quality of the newspaper. • Undertake at all times to act in the best interest of the newspaper, its staff and its readers. Editor in Chief • Determine, with input from Editorial Board, the front-page content each publishing week. • In consultation with the members of staff and the Board of ($19,000 salary, 1 year term commencing April 19, 2004, Directors, establish and abide by an annual budget. 30 to 40 hours per week) •Write a weekly editorial. •Work with the UWSA Business Manager to keep accurate and up- • Act as the liaison between The Uniter and student groups on • Edit and comment on letters submitted for publication. to-date records of all financial transactions and perform campus. •Work with Editorial Board and Staff in goal-setting and long-term bookkeeping tasks in the office. • Act as a representative on The Uniter Board of Directors. planning for The Uniter. • Coordinate and oversee the activities of the Distribution Manager. • Chair all meetings of The Uniter Editorial Board and meetings • Liase with Canadian University Press (CUP), ensuring Uniter •Work with the UWSAAdvertising and Sponsorship Coordinator to of staff. input for CUP membership decisions. develop positive relationships with potential and current •With the Managing Editor, ensure all members of staff have • Identify training opportunities for staff and develop skill-building advertising clients. access to and act in accordance with the newspaper’s workshops. • Be a contact for advertising inquiries as well as seeking new constitution, code of ethics and other relevant documents. • Accept primary responsibility for all matters pertaining to The clients in consultation with the UWSA Ad and Sponsorship •With the Managing Editor, work to ensure that the Uniter office Uniter’s editorial content. april 1, 2004 page 13

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he following Editorial positions are based on a Comment Editor ($75 per week) he following positions are based on a 32-week T32-week term, beginning August 16, 2004 and The Comment Editor will coordinate a weekly 2-page section Tterm, beginning the week of August 16, 2004 and terminating March 31, 2005. Successful candidates full of compelling arguments and opinions on a variety of cur- terminating March 31, 2005. Successful candidates rent events and issues. The successful candidate will ensure all filling editorial positions will be expected to spend for will be expected to attend a volunteer training and substantial volunteer hours over the summer months commentary and analysis is fair and balanced and in accord with the mandate of The Uniter. He or she should be familiar with a planning session over the summer in preparation for familiarizing themselves with the position and plan- wide variety of campus, local, national and international issues work commencing in fall term. ning for the year ahead. In addition, editorial staff of relevance to The Uniter’s readers. The Comment Editor will members are expected to attend weekly staff and be responsible for editing stories in the section for grammatical editorial meetings, and actively engage in constitu- errors and will work with the Editor in Chief to edit articles for Beat Reporter ($50 per week) tional review and planning throughout the course of libelous content. The Comment Editor will co-chair The Uniter The Beat Reporter will work closely with the News, Photos and their employment. Research and Story Development sub-committee. This position Graphics Editors to write two assigned news stories per week and represents a time commitment of 10+ hours per week. arrange for corresponding visual content. The chosen candidate should demonstrate a critical eye for news content and should pos- News Editor ($150 per week) sess superior writing and interviewing skills and works well under Humour Editor ($75 per week) pressure of deadlines. A familiarity with the university and student The Uniter is looking for an organized individual with excellent issues is an asset. The Beat Reporter must be able to work well in The successful candidate for Humour Editor will be responsible leadership skills to coordinate a comprehensive four- to five- a collaborative environment as well as individually. page news section that will examine university issues, as well as for all things funny in The Uniter, organizing and generating local, national and international news relevant to The Uniter’s content for a weekly 1-2 page Humour Section. The Humour diverse and knowledgeable readership. In addition to demon- Editor will work closely with the Photo and Graphics Editor(s), Copy & Style Editor ($50 per week) strating a critical eye for news content, the News Editor will be Comment Editor and volunteer contributors to solicit and devel- responsible for assigning, writing and editing news stories, while op humourous written and visual content for the section as well The Uniter is looking for an individual who demonstrates providing volunteer and staff writers with support and develop- as for other sections of the newspaper. He or she will be respon- exceptional technical editing skills to fill the position of Copy ment. The News Editor will also chair The Uniter sub-commit- sible for editing all submitted material for grammatical errors & Style Editor. The successful candidate will assist the Editor tee on Recruitment for the duration of his or her term. This posi- and libelous content. The Humour Editor will act as vice-chair of In Chief in completing final edits for the newspaper during the tion represents a time commitment of 20+ hours per week. The Uniter’s Recruitment Committee. This position represents a weekly production of the paper. He or she will check the entire time commitment of 10+ hours per week. copy for grammatical and stylistic errors. The Copy and Style Editor will also be charged with compiling newspaper style resources for staff, and developing and refining a Uniter Style Features Editor ($150 per week) Photo Editor ($75 per week) Guide over the course of the year. Applicants must be available The Features Editor will be responsible for organizing a 4-page to edit copy in The Uniter office. section consisting of in-depth reporting on a wide variety of topics, We want photos! Lots of them! Show us how you see Winnipeg, including current events, social issues and cultural phenomena. the U of W, and student issues. We’re looking for an individual Candidates should have previous experience with feature writing to take, solicit and organize photos to accompany articles, to be Listings Coordinator ($50 per week) and interviewing. The Features Editor will work in conjunction used as cover images, and for photo essays. Candidate will coor- The Listings Coordinator will be responsible for collecting and with the all section editors as well as volunteer and staff writers to dinate photo assignments from section editors as well as devel- compiling on- and off-campus event listings for The Uniter's research and write compelling articles and critical exposés with a oping visual content in conjunction with our Graphics Editor. comprehensive Listings Section. The Listings Coordinator will particular focus on activities relevant to or occurring within the uni- Photos can be taken with an SLR or Digital Camera. Candidates also be responsible for familiarizing faculty, student groups or versity community. The Features Editor will chair The Uniter’s must be familiar with Photoshop and Mac OS X. The photo edi- other interested parties on and off campus with the procedures sub-committee on Alumni for the course of his or her term. This tor will also liaise with the Photo Club and volunteer photo con- for submitting listings. The successful candidate will be an position represents a time commitment of 20+ hours per week. tributors. This is a 10+ hour per week commitment. organized individual with ready Internet access.

Arts & Culture Editor ($150 per week) Graphics Editor ($75 per week) Distribution Manager ($100 per issue for each of 25 issues) We are seeking a multi-talented individual with a diverse back- If you are a visual or graphic artist who is interest in giving The As the person primarily responsible for distributing 6,000 + copies ground in all things artistic to fulfill the position of Arts & Uniter a graphic edge and identity let us know. We’re looking for of the Uniter on and off campus, the Distribution Manager will Culture Editor. The successful candidate should be capable of a talented individual to work with our Photo Editor to develop require a valid Manitoba Drivers License and a car, as well as an organizing a four- to five- page section that will incorporate and improve visual content in the newspaper. The Graphics open schedule on Thursdays, The Uniter's publication date. timely coverage of a broad range of local, independent and orig- Editor would work with section editors to build strong graphic Newspapers will be couriered to the university in the morning and inal arts and entertainment topics. The Arts & Culture Editor content to accompany articles and themes, as well as working the Distribution Manager will be responsible for distributing news- will work closely with volunteer and staff writers to prepare with the Humour and Comment Editors to recruit design and papers to drop points on and off campus every Thursday afternoon. well-written commentary on music, film, art openings and so graphic volunteers. This is a 10+ hour per week commitment. As part of this weekly routine, the successful candidate will be on. This candidate must also work to cultivate good working responsible for keeping track of The Uniter's newspaper stands and relationships with promoters, record labels, artists and public maintaining their good condition. The Distribution Manager will be relations departments locally, nationally and internationally. ($75 per week) Web & Network Manager asked to note the effectiveness of drop points, manipulating news- The Arts & Culture Editor will also help coordinate U of W and paper drops to maximize the paper's pickup. The position will also community events listings and act as co-chair of The Uniter’s The successful candidate will be responsible for giving The demand that the successful candidate assist the Managing Editor in sub-committee on Fundraising. This position represents a time Uniter its first official web presence, updating the site with new acquiring new ad clients by promoting the paper at our business commitment of 20+ hours per week. content from each issue. Applicants should be proficient in Dreamweaver, and be familiar with Mac OS X operating sys- drop-off points and cultivating positive working relationships with tems. The Web & Network Manager will also be responsible for these potential clients. The successful applicant will have proven ensuring The Uniter computer network runs efficiently and is capable of working in a setting demanding reliability and independ- Sports Editor ($150 per week) backed up on a regular ent work. The Sports Editor will provide the Uniter readership with com- basis. The Experience an asset. The ability to consistently perform well pelling sports coverage, with a specific selected can- under pressure is essential. focus on campus sports events, didate will clubs, and activities. He/She will act as the edit, assign and write sports commen- primary DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS tary and analysis as well as develop technical April 9 AT 12:00 PM. and maintain positive working rela- support Applications Forms are available at the Uniter office, or via tionships with campus athletic teams, person for email. For further information call 786-9790 or email departments and directors. Coverage the office. [email protected] . Resumes, references and portfolios should reflect a broad range of sports, should be attached to applications. Mail or deliver applica- fitness and leisure activities. Successful tion in person to The Uniter Office, ORM14 Bulman Centre, candidates will work closely with the 515 Portage Avenue, Wpg, MB R3B 2E9. Photo Editor to provide superb visual content to accompany written content. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be con- The Sports Editor will also act as co- tacted. Applications are encouraged from all interested par- chair of The Uniter’s sub-committee on ties, including aboriginal people, people with disabilities, Fundraising. This position represents a and visible minorities. International students may also apply. time commitment of 20+ hours per week.

Production Manager ($150 per week)

The Uniter is looking for a hard-working, creative, and talented individual to take on the responsibilities of Production Manager. The successful candidate The Production Manager position is based on a 32- would be responsible for the overall design and final layout of the newspa- week term, beginning the week of August 16, 2004 and per on a weekly basis. Must be proficient in Quark, Adobe InDesign and terminating March 31, 2005. The successful candidate Photoshop using a Mac OS X platform. Applicants must be available for will be expected to spend several volunteer hours over production in The Uniter office from Sunday – Tuesday. Some additional ad the summer months familiarizing themselves with the design will be required and paid accordingly. The Production Manager must position and planning for the year ahead. feel comfortable instructing staff and volunteers interested in learning more about production and design. Time commitment is 20+ hours per week. page 14 april 1, 2004

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Info at McNally Robinson Grant Park NONITE SCHOLARSHIP students www.helenbettyosbornefdtn.ca $2,000 for student pursuing THE WINSLOW BOY Visit www.rotman.utoronto.ca/ Thurs April 1 DOUG BIGGS DUO graduate studies in protection HARRY JEROME SCHOLARSHIPS MTC Mainstage essaycompetition for info McNally Robinson Portage of minority rights in Canada Black Business and Sounds (174 Market) Deadline April 5 Place, 6:30pm Info in Awards Office Professional Association ARTHUR FUNKARELI Tix $10.70 - $49.22 @ MTC box office Deadline April 1 scholarships for Black Pyramid Cabaret THE ROWDYMEN CANADIAN RETAIL INSTITUTE African/Black Caribbean (176 Fort - 957-7777) The Regal Beagle I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, JOHN GYLES EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS students between 17-30 with (Ramada Marlborough Words NOW CHANGE AWARDS Ten $1,000 scholarships to Canadian citizenship Downtown) Up to $3,000 business-related students Information and applications at MY LIFE…OUR TIMES - PTE Visit www.unb.ca/scholarships/ Info and applications at www.bbpa.org/Harry/ WOLF BLITZER Words (3rd Floor, Portage Place) undergrad/jgles.pdf for info www.retaileductation.org scholarship-criteria.html Winnipeg Concert Hall, 8:30pm WARREN CARIOU, ALISON Tix $11.77-$29.96 @ Deadline April 1 Deadline April 16 Deadline May 30 Tix $45-$75 @ Ticketmaster CALDER, GLOE CORMIE PTE box office - 942-5438 april 1, 2004 page 15

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designers concern? If you think about it, it’s straight just a piece of leather. There’s not much else to it. I could understand if Calvin Klein had joined the buckle making bracket. At least faced you have a little variety there. There’s the one pin or two pin models. I mean really, the possibilities are endless. BY M D COHEN I kind of ramble on after that. Let’s face it, belts just aren’t that interesting. I thought Champagne of bringing things around to deal with designers, but I don’t know much about his is my champagne column. I guess fashion. Things would have ended up in a some of you are wondering what that really weird place. The final one is funny Tis. Well, April 25th is my birthday but it leads to some really weird places. and I’ll be turning 25. This is also the 25th So the movie Dawn of the Dead has column I’ve written. Apparently when this replaced the Passion of the Christ in the happens, not the column thing but the birth- number one spot. That’s kind of ironic con- day thing, you’re supposed to drink cham- sidering that they both deal with people pagne and let go of things that have haunted coming back from the dead. There’s that you. Keeping in this spirit, I’ve decided to whole “of the” thing in the middle of their let you into Straight Faced: behind the titles that really freaks me out too. scenes. Some jokes will never work no mat- I figured that this column might offend a ter how hard you try. For this edition, I plan few people. If there’s anything I’ve learned, to show you the premise of a column and let it’s that you can make fun of red dye and you know why I abandoned it. belt, but when it comes to movie titles… I went shopping the other day and I some people can’t take a joke. Thanks for bought a bunch of groceries. I thought reading and if anyone feels like coming, my everything was fine until I got home and birthday party is on April 24th at the Toad in started to look at the back of the boxes. I Osborne. I’ll be the guy with the champagne became concerned because some them listed glass. red dye number two as one of the main P.S. This will probably be my last col- Sun April 4 Wed April 7 ON THE WALLS ingredients. I wasn’t too concerned that I umn in the Uniter. I was planning on making WHAT'S WHAT IN was eating a dye, the thing that concerned a website to keep people posted on where it Sounds Sounds WINNIPEG'S GALLERIES me was the fact that nobody is using red dye will be published next but HARLOTS VIDEO RELEASE PARTY DAVID BOWIE number one anymore. Obviously there’s a The Zoo, Tix $7 Winnipeg Arena UNDONE StriaghtFaced.com was taken. Surprisingly conspiracy. There’s something that the food (Osborne Village Inn), 7pm Tix $50-$70 @ Ticketmaster Sculptures by Mariela Borello RaightFaced.com was open but I’ll have to Aceartinc and drug administration doesn’t want you to see where that leads. For further updates you LOSING FOCUS MONEEN (290 McDermot - 944-9763) know… food producers are racists. can email me at [email protected]. W/ Inward Eye, Driver W/ Park, The Full Blast This idea had potential but it didn’t When the ghosts were coming. When is it West End Cultural Centre West End Cultural Centre MUG SHOT make a lot of sense. I was going to do this all going to end? Maybe one day Pac-man (586 Ellice Ave - 783-6918) (586 Ellice Ave - 783-6918), 8pm By William Eakin whole thing on why the food pyramid is a will be able to retire from his job and sit Tix $10 @ Into the Music, SK8, The Annex way of classifying things their “food around with the ghosts and laugh about the Drama Music Trader (290 McDermot - 284-0673) groups” but it was too weird. The next one I MATING DANCE OF Until April 3 have no idea what I was thinking. years of torment. He’ll finally get the chance THE WEREWOLF Words to go home with a full pension of cherries and MTC Warehouse (Rupert & Lily) THE WAILIN’ JENNYS I was talking with a friend the other day. MRS TWITCHET'S NEEDLEPOINT spend some time with his kids. I just hope Tix $11.77-$39.50 @ MTC McNally Robinson Grant Park, ART SHOW She was really excited because she had 7:30pm Fleet Galleries bought a new belt. I took a look and to my that when his time comes nobody has told THE WINSLOW BOY (65 Albert - 942-8026) surprise it was a belt made by Calvin Klein. him that he has to do it two more time until MTC Mainstage (174 Market) NATHAN DUECK Since when has belt making become a he’s finished. Tix $10.70 - $49.22 @ MTC Launch of King's (Mere) Poetry PENTIMENTO McNally Robinson Grant Park, Gallery I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, 8pm (55 Arthur - 942-1618) NOW CHANGE Until May 31 EMPIRE CABARET EDDY'S GARAGE PSAs PTE (3rd Floor, Portage Place) Drama (436 Main) (61 Sherbrook - 783-1552) Tix $11.77-$29.96 @ PTE MATING DANCE OF ANGST - GERMAN Thu-Sat - Roman-themed dance Wed - Brent Scott Band DOORS OPEN WINNIPEG IS THE WEREWOLF EXPRESSIONISM club Every other Thu - Mike & the LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS MTC Warehouse (Rupert & Lily) Winnipeg Art Gallery Eastwood Gang Mon April 5 Interested students can pick up Tix $11.77-$39.50 @ MTC (300 Memorial Blvd. - 786-6641) GIO'S Fri & Sat - DJ Dubb registration forms at U of W Mezzanine Gallery (155 Smith - 786-1236) Sounds Infobooth GEORGE CLINTON & THE THE WINSLOW BOY Until April 25 Fri & Sat - GLBT Dance Party FINN MCCUE'S IRISH PUB For more info contact Larissa PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC MTC Mainstage (174 Market) Wed - Karaoke, DJs Kris, Ian & (The Forks - 888-6900) Sveinson @ 958-4623 or laris- Empire Cabaret, 7pm Tix $10.70 - $49.22 @ MTC THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD Big D Mon - Open jam night [email protected] Winnipeg Art Gallery Thu - DJ Perry Tix $20 @ Ticketmaster Wed - Trivial night (300 Memorial Blvd. - 786-6641) Thurs April 8 Thu-Sat - Live Celtic music Gallery 1 Until May 16 HAPPENINGS Words YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES ARAM (274 Sherbrook - 774-3576) Sounds Free employment counseling, job Launch of Agency Inc, 8pm Thu - DJ Marcus KINGS HEAD KNIGHT'S PUB MUNG IN THE CLUBS training & postings, resume McNally Robinson Grant Park, Fri - Lipstick Lounges drag show (120 King - 957-7710) W/ Malicious Terror, He Broke WHAT'S WHAT IN writing services WINNIPEG'S HOTSPOTS Sat - DJ Kris Thu - The Knights of Jam Band Royal Albert Hotel 330-267 Edmonton St. Drama Battle w/ Airfoil (48 Albert - 943-8433) Tix $5 www.youthemployment MATING DANCE OF BLUE AGAVE LATIN GARDEN (500 Portage - 774-8440) services.com THE WEREWOLF PAPERBACKS (365 Donald - 9435538) Fri & Sat - Oscar y su Grupo POCKETS MTC Warehouse (Rupert & Lily) W/ Wolf Colonel, Western States Live music & DJs Sabor (171 McDermot - 957-7665) Tix $11.77-$39.50 @ MTC West End Cultural Centre BRAEMAR VILLAGE BAR & Wed - Karaoke MUSIC FOR YOU & ME (586 Ellice Ave - 783-6918), 8pm Sun - Curtis Newton w/ Blair Weekly music classes for THE WINSLOW BOY RESTAURANT PHAT DADDY'S Tix $7 Depape, David Caissy, Steve parents/kids age 2-4 MTC Mainstage (174 Market) (349 Wardlaw - 949-7200) (165 McDermot - 284-7428) Broadhurst Manitoba Conservatory of Tix $10.70 - $49.22 @ MTC Words Live entertainment & dancing Thu-Sat - Hip Hop Music & Arts BONNIE BUXTON CHAOS CHAMELEON (105-211 Bannatyne) Autographing of Damaged PONY CORRAL REGAL BEAGLE PUB (2nd floor - 108 Osborne - Call 943-6090 for info Tues April 6 Angels (444 St. Mary - 942-4414) (331 Smith - 942-6411) 475-3328) Mon - Monday Night Raw Live music on weekends Sounds McNally Robinson Grant Park, Thu - 80s and 90s Night Fri-Sat - Danny Kramer and Open Mic Wednesdays DOUG COX & TODD BUTLER 7:30pm Fri - Twisted w/ Brian St. Clair guests Thirsty Thursdays COMMUNICATE IN NEW West End Cultural Centre Sat - Loaded Mod & Soul Night LANGUAGES for business, JOHN WEIER Sun - Hospitality night (586 Ellice Ave - 783-6918), 8pm Sun - Goth/Industrial Night Travel or personal interest Launch of Stand the Sacred ROCA JACK'S ZEN LOUNGE Arabic, French, German, Italian, Tree: Journeys in Place CLUB 200 (2037 Portage - 897-7622) Words (333 Portage - 944-8881) Japanese, Korean, Mandarin PRAIRIE PATHFINDERS McNally Robinson Grant Park. (190 Garry - 943-6045) Tue - Live music Thu - RCW Wrestling Chinese, Portuguese, McNally Robinson Grant Park, 8pm Tue & Sat - Go Go Dancers Fri - Live local music FRI - Wet Fridays feat. R&B, Hip Spanish and ESL (pronunciation, 8pm & DJ Willie conversation, and grammar & Drama Wed - Karaoke Hop, Reggae TOAD ON MAIN writing) Drama MATING DANCE OF Thu - Wild & Wacky Bar Games (172 Main St - 942-8623) Register by calling 982-6633 MATING DANCE OF THE WEREWOLF Fri - DJ Willie IN THE PUBS THE WEREWOLF MTC Warehouse (Rupert & Lily) WHAT'S WHAT IN Monday Night Improv Supper MTC Warehouse (Rupert & Lily) Tix $11.77-$39.50 @ MTC WINNIPEG'S CHILL SPOTS Club DJANGO'S BECOME A MENTOR FOR THE Tix $11.77-$39.50 @ MTC 7:30 & 9:30 (3740 Portage - 837-5831) IMMIGRANT WOMEN'S THE WINSLOW BOY Sat - Jim Humpage CHOCOLATE SHOP KARAOKE ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA THE WINSLOW BOY MTC Mainstage WINDOWS LOUNGE Sun - Blues Jam w/ Mark BAR & GRILL Call 989-5800 or email MTC Mainstage (174 Market) (174 Market) (161 Donald - 975-6031) Conroy Band and Magic of (268 Portage - 942-4855) [email protected] for info Tix $10.70 - $49.22 @ MTC Tix $10.70 - $49.22 @ MTC Christopher Nightly - Karaoke 10pm-2am Fri & Sat - Brian Paul page 16 april 1, 2004

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ALTERNATIVE EXPLORATIONS 15 Ways to Brighten Up Your Manitoba Summer tapes and practice your howling. Learn to BY MATEA TUHTAR e’ve all moaned and whined about it before. scream on command. Hoot like an owl. No Tornado Chasing need to feel guilty - you’ll be giving them a Ever seen the movie Twister? Now this isn't W“There’s nothing to do in this city!” we say, and story they will tell for the rest of their lives. Wichita but there are at least two days every “Winnipeg is so boring!” Just watch to not scare yourself. Most of the summer where the weather channel issues a haunted places around this city do not have tornado warning. This is your chance to be a Lets face it in the winter time this might very well be true. The city is frozen, the sun- washroom facilities. Proceed at own risk. super duper weather reporter. Grab a camera light is scarce, and people are depressed. It’s hard to get motivated to go out and find stuff to (video or still) and drive up and down the high- do when it’s -30C outside with an arctic windchill. The winter sucks, plain and simple. Skinnydip in Friendly Manitoba ways of Manitoba on the lookout for that elu- Which is why Winnipegers must grab hold of spring and summer and milk them for all Too broke to drive to Winnipeg or Grand sive tornado. Remember: dark clouds are not they’re worth. Beach? Cravin’ some swimming? Hit up one your friends - dark clouds from FAR AWAY This is your chance to live! To walk outside! To grab a slurpee and chill out on the side- of the numerous water holes in the prairies. are. Be careful - you want to make the news, walk all day! To do things you’ve never done before and could never experience in the win- They’re easy enough to spot from the highway. not become the news. ter! Because before you know it October will be here and luxuries such as sitting on grass Splash around in the mud, go skinny dipping will be gone once again. and see how many mosquito bites one person Apparently Size Matters Still have no idea what to do this summer? Here’s a list of activities to explore around can receive before needing a blood transfusion. Interested in big things? Who isn’t! Check out the city and province in the warmer months. Not a lot of money to spend? All you need is a Remember to respect the No Trespassing signs. www.bigthings.ca and look up Manitoba sites. fun attitude and a healthy dose of good humour. The last thing you want is an angry farmer with Prepare a weekend dedicated to seeing all the a shotgun chasing your naked ass through the big things in the area. Check out Tommy the wheat. Turtle in Boissevain! Visit the Happy Rock in anything it will probably be an old shoe or a porting a Manitoba farmer and not some big Gladstone! Bring your dog to the giant Fire big stinkin’ burping catfish. Do it and you a company from California. Hydrant in Elm Creek! Pick up some postcards favour and throw it back in -- the catfish won’t from these places and send them to your taste much better than the shoe. Row Your Boat friends around the world to prove Rent a canoe or paddle boat once and for all that there are Strawberry Fields For Dollars at the Forks! Stop pad- interesting things to see in the Got nothin’ to do on a Saturday afternoon? dling and let the current prairies. Craving something sweet? Go strawberry take you away. Wave to picking! There are numerous the people you pass by. Go Fish! spots to go just outside the See where you end Make like city and they’re defiantly up....Gimli? On your Huck Finn and worth the drive. For way back plan out the go fishing! about ten dollars you story you will tell the Pick out a spot can pick a bucketful of rental guy when he real- along the river strawberries to enjoy izes you’ve been gone for 15 banks or drive up to for the rest of sum- hours. Lockport and set up your mer. Take them camp. All you really need is home and freeze Make Like the a cooler and some folding chairs them. They’re great Scoobies and you’re all set. Just sit back, for smoothies, Now we all know the haunted relax and enjoy the scene. deserts, fruit salads places around Manitoba. Everyone Every once in a while and face masks. and their cousin goes to the St.Norbert get very excited and Plus you’ll monastery or the St.Andrews church to pretend to pull feel great get a good scare. That’s fine, but something big for what’s even more fun is to be the out of the water sup- person that scares them. - it’ll make the Get some other fishers Halloween jealous. Do cassette note that if you catch

available for each department. Be aware though, courses Spring courses a good opportunity fill up fast! to keep yourself from getting com- Too Cool For School? pletely out of academic shape dur- Work or Travel? ing the overlong summer holidays. Another productive way to Spend your summer learning new skills You probably won't be able to spend your extra time is, get a fulfill any of your major require- entering a semi-comatose state for the for something more. Fear not, there job! You too, could get your BY JOEL BOYCE ments, but if you have some next four and a half months, with only are plenty of ways to keep yourself diploma at “Hamburger humanities or science requirements University,” and from there, the s the academic year wanes, the occasional interruption for eating, busy and awake before dinnertime which you haven't gotten around to some of you may be wonder- registering for next year's courses, and besides the structure of school. sky's the limit! Actually, the limit filling, or fifth department require- is suspiciously similar to mini- Aing what to do with all this summer blockbusters. ments, or possibly a missing three mum wage, but beggars can't be free time. There's a tendency - espe- But after a few weeks, though it's Back To School is Cool credit hours for a minor, there may cially after just finishing a handful of difficult to shake yourself out of that For one thing, there's the struc- choosers. be something available yet that fits Alternatively, there are plenty exams and/or final papers – towards rut, you may find yourself yearning ture of school. Spring courses are the bill. april 1, 2004 page 17

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make it to the festivals? Bring a BBQ lighter and a hot dog on a stick to the park and have your own luncheon. Hey what- ever works right?

Rack Up the Points Into pinball and arcade games? Save up your quarters during the week and then blow them all in various arcades around the city. Aim for the top score in California Racing. Burn some calories at the dance machines. Become the pinball champion of the world! Let your initials rule above all!

Blast Off Above all just enjoy the summer as much as you possibly can. Get a tan. Keep the slurpee machines running at full speed. Prove to the world and yourself that Manitoba is a great place to be -- until the next winter that is. Have a great summer!

Vintage Finds Barn Trance Check out the antique stores and flea markets You can see them on the side of the prairie around the city, they’re usually a great place to roads. Dark ramshackle buildings, desert- find old books, records, doorknobs or anything ed barns and skeletons of farm homes. else you might desire. Find old postcards with They tell the tale of Manitoba’s history writing on them and see what’s been going on and show just how tough the winter is on in the past fifty years. Bring yourself back to a wood and cement. They’re also just plain time when Fargo was considered a huge vaca- cool. Explore them. Take pictures, see tion destination. Find old Nintendo games for what old artifacts you can find inside. less than a dollar. Learn to haggle. Remember Pretend you’re in the Blair Witch Project. than no price is the final price, buy all your Just don’t disturb the bird nests and the Christmas presents in advance! bats.

Snake Pittin’ Dog Conference Though the name sounds a bit like a horror Ever been to the Manitoba Dog Party? If movie, the snake pits of Narcisse Manitoba not it’s a must see. It’s held early May at are a huge attraction from spring to summer. the Forks and is attended by thousands of Make a field trip to visit the little wigglers. dogs and their owners. Take your pooch Pretend to be a tour guide and spout various to visit with other pooches and yourself to snake facts to unsuspecting tourists. Call visit with their good looking owners. them all different names. Pretend to pick out Explore the booths, pick up samples and the ones you know from the writhing mess. observe the dog show, agility demonstra- “Oh look George has grown since last spring! tions and the cute puppies playing on the Oh and Liza just seems so pretty in this sun- lawns. Learn about new breeds you’ve light!” Take pictures. This is another thing to never seen before. They’re all there from send to international friends. Do they have the biggest Wolfhound to the smallest pits chock full of snakes where they live? I Chihuahua. It’s sure to put a smile on didn’t think so. your face whether you like it or not.

Play Dress-Up Tasty Province Dress in your finest clothes one day; don pearls Picture this: it’s a hot summer’s day, and neckties and head to the Winnipeg art gallery. you’re bored and have the munchies. Pretend to be highly interested in purchasing Where to go? Where to eat? Well if it’s paintings. Explain various painting techniques July or August you can head on down to the artist used to the people around you. Wonder Taste of Manitoba or if you’re into ethnic where you’d hang a painting like that in your cuisine check out the various Folklorama house. The living room? The pool house? pavilions around town. For around five Refrain from comments such as “I could do that!” bucks you can get yourself a platter of and “You call that art??” Open your mind, you food much more worthy of your stomach might learn something new. At the very least you than Burger King. Mingle around with get to hang out in an air conditioned building all others, eat till you burst and just enjoy the day. Check out for gallery listings throughout the simple pleasure of a sunny day, a full summer at www.wag.mb.ca. tummy and happy atmosphere. Can’t of opportunities for student jobs. them out online at www.travelcuts.ca . A good hobby is really dependent on ciplines are harder to get into than low-commitment hobby, while still Simply bug your professor merci- Plus those student travel magazines your own schedule. It should take others, due to a minimum of schools very rewarding, is reading. What bet- lessly until s/he offers you some you see everywhere around campus enough time and effort to be reward- available teaching them (Aikido, for ter time to check out the local book- kind of work, or check out the offer a myriad of suggestions on how ing, but not so much that it ends up instance, is only offered at a couple of stores, and treat yourself to something myriad of flyers and pamphlets to travel with a limited budget -- being a source of pressure and is diffi- places in town, and at multi-discipline that you won't have to write an essay posted around campus. The web- including packages for working holi- cult to schedule. schools. There is no dedicated Aikido on. You're never too old for a good site www.studentjobs.gov.mb.ca days in exotic locales. You might consider some kind of school). book under a sturdy tree. has may options, including martial arts. Tae kwon do is by far the Alternatively, you might take a Summer is the time to unwind, exchange opportunities. Take A Class for Pleasure most popular, and the most commer- cooking class, an art class, or you relax, cut back on the stress, and do The above two options don't If travel doesn't seem feasible, cial. Choi's Tae Kwon Do usually runs could try and learn a musical instru- things you enjoy. Find out what that sound as thrilling as you'd hoped? possibly because you've chosen to some a summer introductory special, ment. is and do it, but just try to make sure A lack of responsibilities for sev- work or take classes, but you are still if you want to try it without signing a you don't shut down your brain com- eral months is a prime opportuni- looking for something to do with your contract for a year or longer. Other Personal Reading pletely in the process. Remember, ty for travel. Visit the Travel surplus of time, why not get a hobby? possibilites are Judo, Kickboxing, Possibly the most flexible and most of us are going to have to come Cuts office on Portage or check Kung Fu, and Ju Jitsu. Different dis- back again in September! page 18 april 1, 2004

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think not only about issues of gen- sion. film. In the afternoon, there will be a Porter emphasizes that a BY JEANNE FRONDA der, but also about race, ethnicity, Documentaries will also be on filmmaking workshop at a location woman-made film or a woman-cen- arm up the projector. It’s sexuality, and ability. the play list. One already confirmed that is yet to be announced. tred film can appeal to everybody. almost time for Members of the Women’s documentary belongs to Colleen The last event of the festival will “Even in naming the festival we did- WWinnipeg’s first feminist Studies Students’ Association, the Rajotte, whose ‘Janelle’ is a power- be a short-film competition. Only n’t want to exclude male feminists or film festival, Sugar and Splice: A Margaret ful story about one aboriginal independent films that are 30 min- transgendered people,” says Porter. Feminist Film Festival. Laurence woman’s life experiences in utes or less are eligible — and there “I think the films will be good for The idea originated W omen’s Winnipeg. is still time left to submit your short! everyone. I’m excited about it.” from students at the Centre, and One of the most unique events Awards will be granted to winning Organizer and women’s studies University of Winnipeg NewWAVES are will take place Saturday night (May filmmakers by both audience and student Lex Dyer agrees. involved in various groups, 29). A Nell Shipman film will be jury voting. “Even if only five people come who had a desire to work shown and followed by discussion Jen Porter says there are several that will be great,” says Dyer. together on a project that explored and a reception. Shipman was a reasons why people should plan to “We’re trying to make this feminism and gender. Canadian-born actor, writer, and attend over the festival weekend. attractive to all people. We don’t “We wanted to make it [femi- producer who was known for por- want to show films that are stereo- nism] more visible,” says the traying strong women in her silent typically feminist movies. We Jen Porter, a women’s films. want to engage the audience. studies student and festi- The organizers are in the It’s to get people thinking in a val organizer. process of enlisting a local different way.” The idea to turn the composer to compose the collaborative project into score for the silent Show Them the a film festival was a unani- movie. mous decision at the first Money meeting. principal organizers, however, they To raise funds, the organ- “I think it’s really necessary,” have partnered up with people in the izers held a candy sale and a says Porter about showing women’s local film community to help plan clothing swap but many films. “There are a large percentage the event. Film partners such as groups financed the festival. of female directors. It’s a platform Winnipeg Film Group, The Jewish Foundation, for women who may not have the Cinamatheque, local filmmaker Winnipeg Film Group, the U funds to show their films.” Danishka Esterhazy, and Rhonda of W Women’s Studies pro- Even thought the festival may Hinther a Women’s Studies instruc- gram, the U of W Womyn’s showcase work by women artists, tor at the U of M, have lent their sup- Centre all donated money to help the organizers want to attract people port and mentorship. "If [they] can’t answer cover the festival’s costs. who don’t necessarily identify them- Cinematheque is giving its selves as feminist. Porter sees the Diverse Programming the question, 'Who is your favourite space to the festival for free, festival as a way to support local is Desired although admission costs will filmmakers and local business. “”It’s female director?‚ then they should go." cover the licensing fees to also a way to promote open discus- The festival organizers hope to screen the films. Admission sion regarding what’s being shown show at least two mainstream films On Sunday -- Jen Porter will be on a per film basis. in the mainstream.” and are tossing around such ideas as morning, in conjunc- Sugar and Splice: A Feminist Jen Faulder, the director of the Foxy Brown and Heathers. They tion with a Women’s Studies “If Film Festival will run from Friday, Margaret Lawrence Women’s Centre hope these pop culture favorites will conference held at the U of M, there [they] can’t answer the question, May 28 to Sunday, May 30th. and one of the organizers, hopes that draw a crowd and generate some will be a panel at the University of ‘Who is your favourite female direc- For more information contact the films shown will make people interesting post-screening discus- Manitoba to discuss women and tor?’ then they should go.” Jen Faulder at 982-1814. The Great Uniter End-of-Term CD Giveaway! E-mail us at [email protected] and you could win the following CDs!

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ALTERNATIVE EXPLORATIONS Fact or Fiction? Enviro-Activist Named Eco-Terrorist by FBI, Arrested in BC

CHERYL terhouses, Hanford, and the GUDZ continuing practice of clearcut- Features Editor ting?” The FBI have connected lara Arrow with the Earth Liberation L ysecki Front (ELF), considered the Cremembers number one domestic terrorist a man she met last summer at threat. The ELF targets property the Winnipeg Folk Festival. of known corporations who Lysecki and her friend gave destroy the environment, but “Josh” a ride to Clear Lake from they do not harm people (see Birds Hill Park. Lysecki didn’t sidebar). ask Josh too many questions Supporters of Arrow say he about his past since they were is a determined activist with all tired from the festival week- much integrity and spirit. end, but she does remember her He was the key player in a initial impressions. successful protest against forest “He was really compassion- destruction in Oregon. He ate about the environment, ask- staged a two-week stand-off on ing whether boats were allowed the window ledge of the Forest in Clear Lake. And he didn’t Service building in Portland, want us to drive any more than and in doing so, brought new we had to. He came off as a pas- awareness to the battle to save sionate environmentalist — the Eagle Creek watershed. The really caring.” favourable responses generated She admitted to feeling a lit- by Arrow’s acts led to the timber tle uncomfortable around him, sale’s demise. but only when comparing her Supporters of Arrow believe own activism to his devout envi- that he “is an easy target of ronmental ethics. “He was real- police and government harass- ly extreme but also really ment because of his effective intriguing. He stuck in my mind and courageous community after because he was so differ- activism” and not because of his ent.” alleged ties to crimes against The man Lysecki and her property. friend drove to Clear Lake who Although Lysecki says she called himself “Josh” is actually doesn’t have all the facts, (as Tre Arrow (formerly Micheal most don’t) she thinks Arrow is Scarpitti), an environmental a target because of his values activist facing serious charges. and not because of alleged Tre Arrow was arrested in involvement in criminal activi- Victoria on March 15 for ties. “My own opinion is that he shoplifting at Canadian Tire, for seems to be a threat cause he’s assault, and for obstructing a very outspoken activist. The peace officer. group he’s [supposedly] But charges of theft would be involved with is said to be a sis- the least of his worries. Arrow is ter to Al Qaeda. I think they’re wanted on charges of arson and trying to label him a terrorist destruction of property in because he’s against corporation Earth Liberation Explore More Oregon. Officials at Canada and profits, and he also involved www.griffinsforge.com/truth2power/ Immigration say the Canadian in awareness against clear-cut- To donate to Tre Arrow’s defense fund charges will be dealt with first Front Guidelines ting.” and for more contact options visit this before Arrow gets extradited to Lysecki thinks if someone site. the U.S. cares about environmental sus- To inflict economic damage on Arrow is considered an eco- tainability, they would choose those profiting from the destruction terrorist in the U.S., and has acts or resistance that have less www.portlandindymedia.org made the FBI’s Most Wanted of an environmental impact, and exploitation of the natural For up-to-date information on his case list for two arson incidents in such as putting rice in the motor and for links to both independent and Portland in 2001. of a logging truck. environment. mainstream news articles. “People who knew him said this Activist or Terrorist didn’t seem true to them — that Connections? To reveal and educate the public on www.earthliberationfront.com he wasn’t a part of this group Home page for the Earth Liberation (ELF). I thought it sounded sus- the atrocities committed against the In a statement made on picious. Someone who’s con- Front. March 19 available at port- cerned about every environmen- earth and all species that populate it. landindymedia .org, Arrow tal impact would set fire to a Letters of support can be addressed to: says, “The government and truck?” Tre Arrow media focus on me as an indi- Tre Arrow’s first court To take all necessary precautions vidual when they should be cs# 05850722 appearance took place on March VIRCC focusing on U.S. Corporations’ 29 where his lawyer, Canadian against harming any animal, human pollution of and ravaging of our 4216 Wilkinson Tim Russell, requested a contin- and non-human. environment. Why can’t the uance. He’s scheduled to appear Victoria, BC V8Z 5B2 media give us stories on slaugh- in court again on April 20. page 20 april 1, 2004

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Left to right: Shaun Majunder, Patrick McKenna and Steve CBC Comedy Fest Smith as Red Green a Real Laughing Matter of all the Italian mobster stereo- closing act, Derrek Edwards. He Francis. Francis was one name on every age group. Steve Smith/Red BY ALLAN WALLACE types, like Good fellas and the seemed like an unlikely fit, mean- the line up that I didn’t know until Green seemed to be there to please n Saturday, March 27, The Sopranos. Also appearing was ing that his act was not really eth- that night, but I left very impressed the middle aged audience, Dave CBC Winnipeg Comedy Martha Chaves, who entertained nic or diverse at all, but funny with his edginess and impeccable Broadfoot seemed to be there for OFestival presented Our the Canadian troops, which of nonetheless. The audience and I timing, and would love to see him do the elderly, since I can’t think any- Roots Are Showing at the Pantages course would make her the enjoyed the evening a great deal. a full set. But the majority of the one under 70 would find him funny, Playhouse Theatre, showcasing Canadian version of J Lo. She was It’s nice to see CBC not worrying prestige comics with didn’t always but then again the little old lady sit- multi-talented line of multicultural notable because she told a blonde so much about being politically do it for me. I could never put down ting in front of me laughed at no- comics with backgrounds such as joke that even blonds would like: correct. Lorne Elliott and get away with it, one else. East Indian, Jamaican, Nicaragua, Do Blonds have more fun? No, The CBC Gala also went down but I didn’t feel fully engaged with All in all, I enjoyed the couple Filipino, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Sluts have more fun.@ (I know, it’s at the Pantages Playhouse Theatre, his cold, flat jokes about driving shows I saw at The Comedy and Jewish. probably not funny at all on paper, on Sunday, March 28, showcasing across the prairies. But he finished Festival this year, and hope to see The show was hosted by Shaun but it went over well in person.) the best of CBC Comics such as off with a song he wrote for a small more next year. The festival had Majumder, who showed us all how The audience was also treated to Lorne Elliott, Patrick Mckenna, town called Winnipeg that left audi- many sold out shows, so maybe to do a proper impression of an Kedar, Ron Josol, and Simon Steve Smith (AKA Red Green), ence members with a sweet feeling this comedy festival, which has East Indian. Frank Spadone was Rakoff, who where all enjoyable, Dave Broadfoot, Todd Butler, and about our town. now been around for 3 years, will funny, but I think I’m a little tired but could not compete with the my favourite of the night, Stewart I suppose there was a comic for continue to grow and grow. Superteam Showcases Improv Spirit showcase that I started wondering team commented on what the play- BY LINDSAY BROWN why there isn’t more attention paid ers enjoy about the Superteam show: midst hugs, handshakes and to the positive effects these perform- “You get to see different ideas and every other congratulatory ers have on one another. Then I different styles of improvising, and Agesture under the sun, one remembered - scandal sells. you get to toy with that. It’s just fun can really see the true spirit of I am not here to debate the inten- to do more improv, every time improv. As part of the CBC tions of the art of improv, or to try to you’re on stage you’re learning Winnipeg Comedy Festival, mem- justify the adjudication process of more.” Essentially, that is what the bers of the Manitoba Improv League the regional tournament; I’m here to league is setting out to accomplish: a came together for one night of speak somewhat on behalf of the good time and a sense of communi- excitement, energy, and encourage- participants. I will admit that I do ty. Anyone who has ever attended ment, on Thursday, March 25 at the find myself somewhat personally the regional tournament has had Gas Station Theatre. In speaking invested in the league, having been exposure to this sense of support. with Michal Grajewski, Assistant involved as a coach for the past two I’m not trying to go all Pollyanna Director of the MIL, I inquired as to seasons (Yes, I realize the blatant here and suggest that there isn’t an what inspired the union between the oxymoron here - improv coach?), inkling of competitiveness in the MIL and the Comedy Festival: but if an observer from the outside tournament; of course there is. We’re “Synergy. It was kind of like yin and can comment on the league, why not all competitive by nature and it is yang. The Comedy Festival said, someone on the inside. ludicrous to suggest that we can ‘Hey, we’d love to have young peo- First of all, the Manitoba Improv bypass that entirely. The fact ple doing improv!’ It just made League is in place to give high remains that the players don’t make sense.” The Superteam for this school students an opportunity to the competitive aspect foremost in evening of mayhem was comprised learn about one facet of the art of their minds, and that speaks directly Players (in no particular order) - Casey Shapira, Alli Perlov, Samantha of one player from each team that improv, a chance to grow as individ- to the type of environment that the Hill, Megan Codilan, Dorothy Carroll, Brett Donahue, Allan Mac, competed in this year’s MIL final uals and artists through workshops MIL fosters. Cassandra Bluethner, Wes Cade, Ashley Ewasko, Simon Ward, Adam and Grant Park Collegiate’s entire and exhibition play, as well as meet As a coach, I often find myself Charbonneau, Daniel Kozera, Menoukia Buscio, Steve O’Donnell team, Manitoba’s representatives at new people and have fun. It certain- being asked to justify my involve- Host- Craig Lauzon the Canadian Improv Games finals. ly does not boast itself as the be-all ment in the league. To that, I always Now, the MIL has been receiv- and end-all of improv, and would have the same answer: I do it for the has constructed a negative picture of in the first place. ing a lot of negative press of late never dream to. A show like the players. As long as those participat- the league in their mind to attend a with regards to the competitive Comedy Festival’s Superteam is a ing are enjoying themselves and workshop or participate in a warm- For further information on the nature of its annual tournament, prime example of the positive effects learning from one another, that’s all up circle, and then see if they still CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival, mainly from individuals dwelling involvement in the tournament has that matters. Oftentimes we find our- conclude that the league is all about visit outside the sphere of the MIL. I am, had on the lives of those involved. selves so bogged down in the poli- disappointment and tears. Leave it to www.winnipegcomedyfestival.com however, not here to name names. It Wes Cade, a member of Dakota tics of things that we lose sight of the a group of 15 high school improvis- And for info on the National CIG was while watching the Superteam Collegiate’s Lloyd Presents Improv original goal. I invite anyone who ers to remind me why I got involved Tournament visit www.improv.ca april 1, 2004 page 21

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BY DANENE GOULET

o me, the whole definition or explanation behind artwork is all about thinkingT outside the box. Whether it be music, poetry, paintings or photography it is all about the artist’s percep- tion and the public’s appreci- ations of the art and their own interpretations. Photography is one art form that I really had little to no knowledge of the hard work that went behind it. Myself, and I’m sure many others, when they think of catching a special “Kodak” moment they go to there nearest department store and pick up a disposable camera and voila! Or, if you’re seeking out want a different degree of feeling. work that is more professional you call a portrait studio and they send out some half-blind 70-year-old man, you pay a DG: Was opening a gallery of your own a dream of yours? How long massive amount of money and are 9 times out of 10 unsatis- did it take you to reach that goal? fied. But to many, that’s how it works. Lisa: I was really fortunate when I To teach me and talk to me all about photography outside found the studio. It came to me right the one hour photo booth, local professional photographer when I needed it. I had just finished a very successful summer of wed- Lisa Waldner, of Photo Frenzy, answered some of my ques- dings. With my clients spreading the tions and gave me a whole new understanding of what life as word about me, I was getting a little worried about what I would do dur- a photographer is, the ups and downs. She has achieved great ing the winter. A friend of mine men- things with her talent, such as her very first gallery opening tioned he was moving and leaving his studio behind. I jumped on the that took place last month with much success. She gave me opportunity. I’m delighted to have the 411 on her job and life as yet another struggling artist attained this goal. As with any pro- fession, you need to step up the lad- whose passion for the work is equally matched by her talent. der. You start off with the interest, then you purchase some equipment, Danene Goulet: How long have I’m not sure that I want to put that then you go to school, then you buy you been taking pictures sort of pressure on my photography more equipment. Sooner or later professionally? you’ll need to have a studio. I’m DG: Is there anything in that happy that all of these steps have Lisa Waldner: About 3 years. inspires you to take pictures in the been taken without me falling into Before that, I took classes at the style that you do? debt. I’ve invested the money made Winnipeg School of Professional from shoots back into my business. Photography. LW: After I know I’ve taken what I need, I change angles, get on a lad- DG: What is the next step for you DG: Is there any type of medium der, crouch down, or do something as an artist? you prefer to work with, for exam- to create a dramatic effect. My ple, weddings and family photos, clients usually go with something LW: I plan to offer full digital to my landscape art, architecture etc.? I’ve done towards the end of a roll. clients. Currently I do supply digital images, I take the long route. I use LW: Unlike many photographers, I DG: Are you trying to portray any film for shoots and scan everything. like shooting weddings, partly particular message or thought in Although I do not believe that digital because I’m good at relating to other your work? is the “only way to go,” it certainly women. I also love shooting fashion makes life easier. Most of my clients models and musicians. I have an LW: My photos really demonstrate have no use for actual prints; all they adventurous nature and am always how I feel. Whether it be peaceful, need are the digital files. looking for interesting material. grandiose, or even angry, you can easily see what I felt when I took the DG: Is taking photos your full photo. One thing I took from this inter- time work? view is that art is art, and no matter DG: To you, what makes a picture how different the genre or art form LW: I also work for a non-profit a piece of art? is, every artist experiences the same organization called the Association triumphs and struggles at one time or for Community Living - Winnipeg. Lisa: Some pictures are just made another. Lisa Waldner is a young We help individuals with disabilities for documentation; a true piece of woman that is very determined; and lead meaningful lives. I think I have artwork creates a certain feeling. aside from being extremely skilled, the best of both worlds, because I When I do a photo shoot, I don’t ask she radiates confidence, and from love what I do both during the day my clients “what do you want it to the moment, you meet her you know and in my spare time. look like?” One of my first questions that she has a passion for what she I’ve seen other artists “make it,” is what do you want the people does. Whether you are in need of a but only when they give up every- viewing them to feel. I am photo- photographer or just want to check thing for their art. Paying the bills graphing heavy metal bands and I’m out her work I encourage you to visit becomes the motivation. Right now photographing children; they all her site: www.thephotofrenzy.com page 22 april 1, 2004

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Doug: I was so startled, because we were driving home and I started CD REVIEWS singing the lead for that song, and scream out “Can’t you hear me?! I’m you joined in on harmony. That was calling out your name!” on the infec- my first indication that you really tious first single “The Rat,” and qui- liked bluegrass a lot. etly beg for his girl to stay on “Hang On Siobhan.” Walter Martin’s organs Jess: That’s right. And George Elias, are as pure as Brita, and the rhythm a great bluegrass fiddle player, was section of Pete Bauer and Matt playing regularly at this coffee Barrick compliment each other per- house, and he asked us to do the song fectly, especially on “The Rat” and at the festival. Two weeks before that “My Old Man.” show, dad said this was bluegrass so They’ve been called a darker ver- we can’t just have guitar, so I learned sion of The Strokes, but the thing that the mandolin chords and learned to The Walkmen do best is use every chop for the festival. instrument at their disposal to create THE ILLUMINATI lush, romantic soundscapes, some- James: I’ve always been fascinated The Illuminati thing that you just can’t do in three by the similarity between blue- BY DAN HUYGHEBAERT minutes. grass mandolin and the rhythm guitar in reggae. I played guitar in remember back in the 70s and (Record Collection Music a reggae band for a while, and I early 80s (yeah, I’m that old, I www.thewalkmen.com) realized one day as I was listening dammit), driving on the highway to a bluegrass tune that the man- with my Big Brother listening to dolin was essentially doing the bands like Foghat, Thin Lizzy, and same thing I did on the guitar. good ole Maiden, banging our heads Jeremy: What’s interesting, too, is with our hands formed in the blas- that bluegrass is partially derived phemous devil horns sign. When I from blues, which is African looked at the track listing for this CD Doug and Jess American, and reggae is derived and saw song titles like “Absinthe from soul music, which is also Makes the Heart” and “Lemmy African American. Know,” I knew I was in for a deli- cious treat, and when I slid this disc Keep Bluegrass James: Yeah, the original into my CD ROM drive, I was Jamaican ska musicians were instantly transported back to those inspired by the soul stations they night time road trips where the thun- picked up from the Southern derous guitars would amplify the in the Family States. Seeds from the same tree darkness around us. The Illuminati DJ CO-OP planted in very different soil. So brings forth all of this, a mesh of Co-operation Vol. 1 a large family in Des Moines, and where do you come in, Jeremy? metal mayhem, tight production and BY JAMES PASKARUK BY JONATHAN DAVIS they would always listen to country an all cool stoner 70s atmosphere. luegrass, oldtime and country music, whereas in my home country Jeremy Goertzen-Hamm: Long They also remind me of fellow metal he first thing that you must take music have always had a music was somewhat shunned - my story short, I grew up in Southern gods Fu Manchu, but without the Tinto account when meeting DJ Bstrong tradition of musical parents preferred gospel music. So I Ontario, and my grandfather was a guitar fuzz. This power trio from Co-op for the first time is not to families. The Carter Family were was sort of caught between the two, I bluegrass musician, he got a lot of Toronto knows how to churn out the expect the obvious, and by obvious I country music’s first bonafide super- loved the country but at home I got people in the Niagara area listening heavy. My favourite tunes are “On mean ordinary. Co-op’s first effort stars, dominating the genre for more gospel music. Then when I was to bluegrass in the early 50s when My Way Back Home...Again,” a rol- entitled ‘Co-operation, Vol. 1’ exem- decades and remaining a dynasty 15, my friend had a record player, bluegrass first came about. His band licking fun southern rockabilly/metal plifies his broad range of musical today – in country circles, the Carters and he had Marty Robbins, Johnny had a record deal with Empire tune that sounds like it was written styles and influences; whether it be are on a par with the Kennedys in Cash, Merle Haggard, and a few oth- records, but he didn’t want to tour. after one big long tour party; the classic rock ballads, 80s style-synths politics. Bill Monroe, inventor of ers. I bought my first guitar when I So I grew up around bluegrass other was ... ah, hell, who am I kid- or funky hip hop, Co-op takes us on Bluegrass, started out in the Monroe was 18. music, going to a lot of bluegrass ding, I love the whole disc! If you a twisty ride of beats, scratches, and Brothers with siblings Birch and James: And the music passed on. festivals, wherever there was blue- love your metal riffs, this is the band grooves and has no qualms about tak- Charlie, and many family acts, such grass music happening we’d drive for you! ing a different direction to get there. as the Osborne Brothers, the Stanley Doug: When I had children, I was out. I took violin lessons from the After listening to the mix a few Brothers and the Cox family fol- sort of caught up in an artistic age of 9-16, and I got a guitar when (www.october32.com, times, it became very apparent that lowed in his wake. Manitoba’s blue- lifestyle, and I had trouble giving a I was 14. www.theilluminati.ca,) something wasn’t quite right. Not all grass community also carries on this lot of my time to my children, but the The luthiery came about the tracks were beat-matched, and to tradition, with family acts like the one time I never minded giving was because my grandfather always took this self-declared ‘House Head’ was Dry River Boys and Winnipeg’s own when we put the kids to bed, I’d me around to a shop, a well-respect- something different to contend with. Doug and Jess, who will be officially always bring the guitar and spend ed luthier who would fix instru- So confused was I that I decided to releasing their new CD, So Long some time singing, a half hour or an ments from all over Ontario and go straight to the source and get the Alone, on April 17. hour. I think that’s where Jess learned Buffalo. We would go check out his facts! Luckily, my answer came The band’s current lineup con- a lot of the love for those old country shop, and I asked him how to get before this article’s deadline had sists of Doug Reimer on guitar and and gospel songs. into this, and he basically told me to been reached. “Some tracks do not vocals, Jess Reimer on mandolin, practice. need to be (and SHOULD NOT BE) guitar and vocals, Jeremy Goertzen- James: So when did you pick up on beat mixed,” says Co-op. Reason Hamm on fiddle, mandolin, guitar it, Jess? James: Did you apprentice with being is that the dance floor's energy and vocals, Tim Osmond on banjo anyone? is in constant flux, “if your dance and Rob Vermeyer on bass. I spoke to Jess Reimer: My grandmother told floor is slowing down, a hot kill into Doug, Jess, and Jeremy in Jeremy’s me that I used to lie in bed singing Jeremy: Yeah, I apprenticed with a James Brown track with [a] vocal Luthier shop where he builds and songs that I’d made up on the spot. David Friedman. I was in Ottawa for intro can bring them right back up.” repairs guitars and other stringed And then most nights, Doug would a year, and just before I left, I heard THE WALKMEN All right curiosity satisfied, now I instruments. I also had the opportuni- sing me songs at night. My mom that Doug And Jess, a father/daugh- Bows and Arrows can sit back and enjoy the mix! ty to try out one of his handmade gui- would always have records playing ter band that I’d heard about for BY MYSTERY MAN It’s certainly safe to say that I tars, which despite its diminutive size in the house, Barbara Streisand, Joan years but never met, were looking enjoyed this mix all the way from ith a lineup that contains for- had a gorgeous voice that filled the Baez, a lot of folk music. When I for a fiddle player, and I came back “Intro” to “Extro”, over the span of mer members of underrated room. was in grade 3, I got my first tape - to Winnipeg and met Jess, and we W 60 minutes. How could I not? DJ Jonathan Fire*Eater, the Walkmen my mom went to the city and started playing together. That was Co-op makes a mash-up of some have had their share of the downsides James Paskaruk: Doug, tell me brought me back a Whitney Houston about a year and a half ago. pretty stand out tracks. A combina- of the music industry. (JF*E signed a about your musical background. album and I learned all the songs on tion between Phil Collins and Nas major label deal with Dreamworks, there. Same thing when I saw Les Doug: October of 2002. would seem pretty unlikely nowa- were subsequently dropped, and then Doug Reimer: My mother said that Miserables, my parents gave me days, not to mention Huey Lewis and split up.) But with Bows and Arrows, when I was three years old, I would piano lessons growing up, and I got Jeremy: It’s been a lot of fun times, Eminem, but to see Simon & the band’s debut for Warner, it could sit on a rocking horse and I would the songbook and learned everything finding people who play what I Garfunkel’s ‘Cecilia’ re-created with be safe to say that the JF*E incident sing “Farther Along.” Then, when I in it. I think I was in grade 10 when wanted to play. Our banjo player Deltron 3030 was indeed a ‘Positive shouldn’t be repeated. was eight years old, my brother and I my father bought my brother and I and bass player live two doors Contact’! For the few who own a copy of sang that and a couple of other songs both guitars, and I started learning down, coincidentally. It’s been a pleasure knowing Tim the band’s first album, Everyone Who in the church choir. I can still remem- folk songs and joined the band at from humble beginnings that began Pretended to Like Me Is Gone, this ber the harmonies. Later on, we were school. My dad and I sang a gospel Doug: We could call ourselves the way back in Portage la Prairie, and album will not disappoint, as the living in Des Moines, Iowa, and I tune called “Cabin by the Roadside” Sherbrook Street String Band if we it’s an even bigger pleasure to give band keeps that same dreamy, guitar would pick up a country station from at a coffee house, and then at the wanted to. him two thumbs up! Keep ‘em com- drenched sound they had and have Del Rio, Texas, and I would listen to Back Forty Folk Festival in Morden, ing, and keep it fresh! this time polished it up. Hamilton those old time bands, and people like and that was my first reminder of my Tour dates, photos, booking info and Leithauser, ex of the Recoys, has a Bill Monroe and the Carter Family. love for these old bluegrass and more can be found at the band’s [email protected] great voice that enables him to My friend Norm Schmidt came from gospel tunes. website, www.dougandjess.com. april 1, 2004 page 23

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in the house, Barbara Streisand, Joan Baez, a lot of folk music. When I James: Did you apprentice with was in grade 3, I got my first tape - anyone? my mom went to the city and brought me back a Whitney Houston Jeremy: Yeah, I apprenticed with album and I learned all the songs on David Friedman. I was in Ottawa for there. Same thing when I saw Les a year, and just before I left, I heard Miserables, my parents gave me that Doug And Jess, a father/daugh- piano lessons growing up, and I got ter band that I’d heard about for the songbook and learned everything years but never met, were looking in it. I think I was in grade 10 when for a fiddle player, and I came back my father bought my brother and I to Winnipeg and met Jess, and we both guitars, and I started learning started playing together. That was folk songs and joined the band at about a year and a half ago. school. My dad and I sang a gospel tune called “Cabin by the Roadside” Doug: October of 2002. at a coffee house, and then at the Back Forty Folk Festival in Morden, Jeremy: It’s been a lot of fun times, and that was my first reminder of my finding people who play what I love for these old bluegrass and wanted to play. Our banjo player and gospel tunes. bass player live two doors down, Doug: I was so startled, because we coincidentally. were driving home and I started singing the lead for that song, and Doug: We could call ourselves the you joined in on harmony. That was Sherbrook Street String Band if we my first indication that you really wanted to. liked bluegrass a lot. Tour dates, photos, booking info and Jess: That’s right. And George Elias, more can be found at the band’s a great bluegrass fiddle player, was website, www.dougandjess.com. playing regularly at this coffee house, and he asked us to do the song at the festival. Two weeks before that show, dad said this was bluegrass so we can’t just have guitar, so I learned the mandolin chords and learned to chop for the festival.

James: I’ve always been fascinated by the similarity between bluegrass mandolin and the rhythm guitar in reggae. I played guitar in a reggae band for a while, and I realized one day as I was listening to a blue- grass tune that the mandolin was essentially doing the same thing I did on the guitar. Jeremy: What’s interesting, too, is that bluegrass is partially derived from blues, which is African American, and reggae is derived from soul music, which is also African American.

James: Yeah, the original Jamaican ska musicians were inspired by the soul stations they picked up from the Southern States. Seeds from the same tree Dadaworld planted in very different soil. So where do you come in, Jeremy?

Jeremy Goertzen- Hamm: Long story short, I grew up in Southern Doug, Jess, and Jeremy in Jeremy’s was sort of caught between the two, I BY JAMES PASKARUK Ontario, and my grandfa- Luthier shop where he builds and loved the country but at home I got ther was a bluegrass musi- luegrass, oldtime and country repairs guitars and other stringed more gospel music. Then when I was cian, he got a lot of people music have always had a instruments. I also had the opportuni- 15, my friend had a record player, in the Niagara area listen- CKUW Campus/Community Radio 95.9 FM Bstrong tradition of musical ty to try out one of his handmade gui- and he had Marty Robbins, Johnny ing to bluegrass in the Top 10 CDs - March 21-27, 2004 families. The Carter Family were tars, which despite its diminutive size Cash, Merle Haggard, and a few oth- early 50s when bluegrass ! = Local content, * = Canadian Content country music’s first bonafide super- had a gorgeous voice that filled the ers. I bought my first guitar when I first came about. His band LW TW stars, dominating the genre for room. was 18. had a record deal with decades and remaining a dynasty NE 1 *DESTROYER James: And the music passed on. Empire records, but he Your Blues Merge today – in country circles, the Carters James Paskaruk: Doug, tell me didn’t want to tour. So I are on a par with the Kennedys in about your musical background. Doug: When I had children, I was NE 2 DESCENDANTS grew up around bluegrass Cool To Be You Fat Wreck Chords politics. Bill Monroe, inventor of sort of caught up in an artistic music, going to a lot of Bluegrass, started out in the Monroe Doug Reimer: My mother said that lifestyle, and I had trouble giving a bluegrass festivals, wher- 17 3 ROY AYERS Virgin Ubiquity BBE Brothers with siblings Birch and when I was three years old, I would lot of my time to my children, but the ever there was bluegrass Charlie, and many family acts, such sit on a rocking horse and I would one time I never minded giving was music happening we’d NE 4 ! MAHOGANY FROG as the Osborne Brothers, the Stanley sing “Farther Along.” Then, when I when we put the kids to bed, I’d drive out. I took violin VS Mabus Independant Brothers and the Cox family fol- was eight years old, my brother and I always bring the guitar and spend lessons from the age of 9- lowed in his wake. Manitoba’s blue- NE 5 DEERHOOF sang that and a couple of other songs some time singing, a half hour or an 16, and I got a guitar Milk Man Kill Rock Stars grass community also carries on this in the church choir. I can still remem- hour. I think that’s where Jess learned when I was 14. tradition, with family acts like the ber the harmonies. Later on, we were a lot of the love for those old country The luthiery came NE 6 IRON + WINE Sub Pop Our Endless Numbered Days Dry River Boys and Winnipeg’s own living in Des Moines, Iowa, and I and gospel songs. about because my grand- Doug and Jess, who will be officially would pick up a country station from father always took me NE 7!DOUG AND JESS releasing their new CD, So Long Del Rio, Texas, and I would listen to James: So when did you pick up on around to a shop, a well- So Long Alone Independant Alone, on April 17. those old time bands, and people like it, Jess? respected luthier who NE 8 SQUAREPUSHER The band’s current lineup con- Bill Monroe and the Carter Family. would fix instruments Ultravisitor Warp sists of Doug Reimer on guitar and My friend Norm Schmidt came from Jess Reimer: My grandmother told from all over Ontario and vocals, Jess Reimer on mandolin, NE 9 PRESTON SCHOOL OF INDUSTRY a large family in Des Moines, and me that I used to lie in bed singing Buffalo. We would go Monsoon Matador guitar and vocals, Jeremy Goertzen- they would always listen to country songs that I’d made up on the spot. check out his shop, and I Hamm on fiddle, mandolin, guitar music, whereas in my home country And then most nights, Doug would asked him how to get into NE 10 * SARAH HARMER All Of Our Names Cold Snap/Universal and vocals, Tim Osmond on banjo music was somewhat shunned - my sing me songs at night. My mom this, and he basically told and Rob Vermeyer on bass. I spoke to parents preferred gospel music. So I would always have records playing me to practice. page 24 april 1, 2004

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You’ll Want to Go Down This River More Than Twice ualizing of the image. As much as I could, I BY JAMES PASKARUK wished to naturalize their bodies within the The Coen Brothers obb Moss’s The Same River Twice is a film, without ignoring the sheer beauty of rather adept documentary, examining watching them going about their naked lives.” Rthe lives of a group of former (in most Besides the basic documentarian stuff, there Make Good Ladykillers cases) hippie river guides, now graduated to are a lot of artful shots in the old footage which varying degrees of respectability. The film made me want to see the original feature in its between Mao Tse-Tung and Hitler (Tzi Ma), a intercuts footage shot by Moss on a 1978 trip BY DAN HUYGHEBAERT entirety. Perhaps it’ll be on the DVD. jack of all trades who suffers from an unusual down the Colorado River, in which the charac- But the real meat of the story is when you here is one sequence in this new film, malady (JK Simmons, unrecognizable from his ters are naked much of the time, with contem- watch the characters today, watching them- directed by Joel and Ethan Coen (O J Jonah Jameson Spider Man role), and a very porary footage shot in the last five years. The selves in 1978 – their faces run the emotional TBrother Where Art Thou, Fargo, Raising dim-witted grunt called Lump Hudson (Ryan film’s tagline asks, “If you could look your gamut from amusement and sudden insight, as Arizona, etc.) that serves as a reminder as to Hurst, Saving Private Ryan). To cover up their future in the eye, would it recognize you?” and when Barry recognizes Cathy’s anger at a how brilliant and offbeat the Coen brothers can escapade, the group poses as a church musical as the film shows, that is a very good question snide comment he made (“Look at her. She be. It takes place on a football field, and is shot group complete with exotic instruments. indeed. does not want to see my arrogant face right from the vantage point of the tight end, with the I am glad to report that this effort is much While there were quite a few people on the now… sorry Cathy.”) to regret and deep sad- camera placed behind the faceplate of the hel- better than their previous effort, Intolerable 1978 trip, Moss focuses on five principle char- ness, as when Cathy talks about how incredi- met. The sequence builds up gradually, and Cruelty, which suffered from a lack of cohe- acters. Danny, who is married and a mother of bly in love she was with Jeff at the time. Over with much quirkiness, until the final comic sion. Here, the Coens are here only to make us 2, runs her own aerobics business in Santa Fe, footage of her face in 1978, registering happi- payoff in the final shot, when we find out the laugh, and I found myself doing that quite a lot. New Mexico. Jeff is a talk show host and ness and devotion, she says, “I was complete- identity of the player. The majority of the characters in this film are writer, and Cathy, his ex-wife, is the mayor of ly in love with Jeff. I worshipped him.” Cut to This is the second film in a row the Coen caricatures, and none of them can be described Ashland, Oregon. They have two kids. Barry is Cathy today, disillusioned and rueful: “It took brothers have adapted someone else’s work as boring. It is these outrageous characters that a father of three, runs a psychiatric facility and a lot to change that.” into their own. In this case, the adapted work is give the film its oddness and humour, which, to is mayor of Placerville, California. And Jim, It’s often said that making a good docu- Alexander Mackendrick’s The Ladykillers, me, is always an excellent combination. It is who could almost be considered the self- mentary involves a lot of luck, but perhaps it released in 1955, starring Sir Alec Guinness as rather inexplicable that Dorr can round up such appointed control subject of this ad hoc socio- can be as simple as shooting what you know. a professor who rounds up a gang to pull off the an eccentric bunch, and the film makes no logical study, has no kids, still works on the Moss is a skilled filmmaker, as evidenced by perfect heist. (In this case the cast also includ- effort to explain this or any of their back- river and lives in a trailer in Coloma, the great work of Riverdogs, and he has here ed a very young Peter Sellers). Tom Hanks grounds, save for a very short montage near the California, though he actually sleeps outside. captured something that speaks to anyone who replaces Alec Guinness as Professor G.H. Dorr, beginning of the film. But it doesn’t quite mat- The nakedness is an interesting issue. has lived long enough to gain a sense of how who rents a room in the house of Marva ter, for I was far too busy admiring the Coens’ There is a danger of coming across as exploita- much is squandered in impetuous youth. In Munson (a very effective Irma P. Hall), with the keen eye for images and their keen strange wit tive, both in the original film (which was one scene in Riverdogs, the group is debating purpose of using her root cellar to dig a tunnel and clever inside jokes (look for a cameo by called Riverdogs) and in The Same River whether to stay at their campsite for another to rob a casino. Hanks, here, is both annoying Bruce Campbell). Sometimes, their images Twice, but it is nothing of the sort. At the same day or head home. Young Barry says, “I’m just and charming. I found myself both enraptured don’t quite fit, as they heap on the fog for some time, Moss never shies away from the fact that as happy floating on the river as hiking. I don’t and agitated at his long and not so charming street scenes that don’t require that kind of sus- this is a group of beautiful, youthful people in feel the need to be here anymore.” Today’s rants. But he did do a fine job reading some Poe penseful subterfuge. a beautiful natural setting. In an interview on Barry says “I change my vote.” in this film, and just for that he gets my Mind you, this is not their best stuff, for the film’s website (www.samerivertwice.com), approval. The Professor enlists the aid of 4 they seem to excel when they combine their Moss says, “As the cinematographer/ film- The Same River Twice runs April 9-17 at 7 pm quirky henchmen to help: an African American offbeat humour with drama (Fargo, Miller’s maker what I hoped to do was make images nightly at The Cinematheque, 100 Arthur St. gangsta wannabe (Marlon Wayans), an ex- Crossing, O Brother, Where Art Thou?).But in that would promote a certain visual pleasure at Check out www.winnipegfilmgroup.com for Chinese General who looks like a cross the meantime, I’ll settle for this feast. their nakedness without inviting an undue sex- more information and for upcoming features. april 1, 2004 page 25

the uniter a & e Film Forum: A Dialogue on Kaufman, Carrey, and Cinematic Addiction

adaptation of Kazuo Koike’s graphic BY JAMES PASKARUK novel series. & DAN HUYGHEBAERT I also think you should check out Abel Ferrara’s The Addiction with Lili Taylor and Christopher Walken. nce again our intrepid It’s an addiction story using modern vampires in an intellectual setting. film reviewers /mad- Lili Talylor is a philosophy student O that is infected with the curse of vampirism, and spends a good bulk men are ruminating on the of the film philosophizing about life, violence, and human nature. Walken big release of the day. This plays a old vampire that has learned to control his addiction to human blood and his speech on Burrough’s time, it’s Jim Carrey’s new Naked Lunch is priceless. It’s not as classic as Harvey Kietel in Bad Lieutenant, but there is a lot of sub- film, Eternal Sunshine of the text that can be interpreted in many different fashions. That is only the Spotless Mind. This, of tip of the iceberg. To: [email protected] course, leads to a discus- From: [email protected] sion of screenwriter Charlie Aronovsky’s doing Lone Wolf and Cub? Sweet! As for The Addiction, I could Kaufman. Uniter readers are barely keep my eyes open. When people talk about stuffy old intellec- tuals, it’s boring F*#$ers like the invited to read along as the characters in The Addiction they’ve got in mind. I like Ferrara, but only two discuss. sometimes. Bad Leuitenant, for instance, is excellent, also dealing To: [email protected] with addiction and corruption of the From: [email protected] ship in an effort to save every pre- Kirsten Dunst and Mark Ruffalo Requiem for a Dream are two soul, but doing so in a far more inter- cious memory. dancing ignorantly over the coma- absolutely essential drug films, in esting way. And now that I think of “How happy is The camerawork here is startling tose (but far from sleeping) Jim my view. it, the Jesus in that movie looks a lot the blameless Vestal’s lot! and often visually provoking, espe- Carrey. Ahhh, ignorance is bliss. In other news, I saw Izzy The like the Jesus in The Passion, does- The world forgetting, cially the use of the depth of field in Clown’s new short film, Chunk, at n’t he? by the world forgot. an effort to obliterate background To: [email protected] Cinematheque as part of the CBC Eternal sunshine details and memories from Barish’s From: [email protected] Winnipeg Comedy Festival. It’s very To: [email protected] of the spotless mind! head, as well as numerous funny, but not without its flaws - From: [email protected] Each pray’r accepted, metaphors (the crumbling of the As a rather astute film fan most of them are technical, shaky and each wish resign’d” house on the beach is probably the remarked to me after seeing this camera, bad lighting, minor stuff Ferrera is both good and bad. most obvious, as Barish’s feeble self movie, Charlie Kaufman is a sort of that doesn’t get in the way of the He’s done movies such as Bad This quote by Alexander Pope is confidence always destroys his hap- rare beast, in that he’s a famous comedy. The bigger problem is that Lieutenant and King of New York, the inspiration for the new Jim piness. But the brilliance here lies screenwriter. Most of the time, writ- the film lacks the immediacy of but he’s also done The New Rose Carrey flick, Eternal Sunshine of the once again with Kaufman, who takes ers only get famous when they’re Izzy’s live shows. Put her in front of Hotel (Asia Argento not withstand- Spotless Mind. Carrey’s character, a formula that has quickly tired also directors. Part of the reason for a crowd, and she will have that ing) and Dangerous Game the hapless Joel Barish, finds out (Memory being only skin deep, love his rising fame is that, like great crowd howling with laughter in sec- (Madonna and Keitel?!) Well, I was that his spontaneous girlfriend deeper - Paycheck was the last filmmakers before him such as onds, but that experience is one of half expecting Harvey Keitel to pop Clementine Kruczynski (played by turkey to explore this theme, but Fellini, he has certain aesthetic give and take, where she is playing up naked doing his drunken bird the ever-talented Kate Winslet) went Philip K. Dick did it a lot better) and touches, which could be described as the crowd like a finely tuned instru- dance. But c’mon you HAD to have through a procedure to wipe her inject it with something that was distinctly Kaufmanesque. For ment in the hands of a virtuoso. The liked Walken’s speech in The memory clean of him, after they had truly lacking in other films - spirit. instance, when Jim Carrey is flip- laughs in the movie are not quite so Addiction. If there is any guy that a little nasty dispute. To get even, What a lot of the previous films that ping Elijah Wood around in the guttural, though they are plentiful - can captivate an audience with a Joel goes through the same proce- explored this subject were missing is bookstore, and always gets the back the only problem is that people who monologue such as that, it is dure only to decide half way through the utter humanity of memory and of his head - I couldn’t see that par- are not Izzy fans may not get what Walken. He can make the most bor- that he wants to remember her. love, which is really what Dick was ticular thing happening anywhere all the fuss is about. But there’s also ing lines alive with character. It The film is written by the ever really driving at with his explo- besides a Charlie Kaufman movie. great news for Fringe fans - I would be interesting to see what brilliant, but odd, Charlie Kaufman rations of memory and reality. Not Also brilliant was the way he exchanged a couple of emails with character he plays in The Stepford (Being John Malkovich) and direct- only are memory and emotion inter- depicted Meryl Streep’s character in Shannan Calcutt, Izzy’s human alter Wives. ed by Michel Gondry (Human twined, but it is this interconnection Adaptation. She meets Chris ego, and she told me that Izzy will be Nature, also written by Kaufman, that not only brings up happiness, Cooper, and he sort of charms her in back in 2005 with a new fringe To: [email protected] and if you haven’t seen this, go - if but pain as well. And this is the dual- spite of herself, and eventually gives show! It’s a long wait, but it’ll be From: [email protected] just for Rhys Ifans’ comic gem of a ity that ultimately makes us human her some of that powder. After snort- worth it. performance). I’ve never been a for good and bad. We are beings of ing it, she feels all tingly and mysti- Don’t start with the Christopher huge Carrey fan, and after this regret and guilt as well as love and cal, etc, harmonizing with the dial To: [email protected] Walken again, or this’ll take up movie, well, I’m still not. He is quite sharing. Yes Barish is hapless soul tone and such. Then, and this trans- From: [email protected] another page. I’ve already said my capable here, as are all the cast mem- who can’t make eye contact with formation is just freakin’ amazing, piece at other times on this formerly bers. I didn’t quite believe the women he meets, but Kaufman is later on Nicolas Cage is peeking in Yes, Requiem for a Dream was amazing actor turned sadly declined romance all that much, for there one to celebrate the odd and the out the window, and she’s snorting a absolutely incredible, from the open- self-caricature. New Rose Hotel was wasn’t a lot of chemistry there - of place. To erase the strangeness line, and she just looks like (and ing split screen shots to the frenetic also a disappointment, not least which is a shame for it would have and sadness in one’s life is to erase basically has become) a garden vari- ending of disillusionment. The because it came from a William made this film a hell of a lot better. reality itself and part of one’s ety coke addict. It’s one of the most soundtrack to that film by Clint Gibson story. So sad when your Even with that said, this film was essence. Joel struggles with his with- brilliant depictions of the process of Mansell and the Kronos Quartet was idols let you down… bloody brilliant. Much of the film drawn essence, and it is this struggle addiction I’ve ever seen, because it exceptional as well. The game show takes place in Barish’s head as he that is at the core of the film. gives us the addict’s point of view metaphor was the icing on the cake, Got something to say in response? drags Clementine through his psy- It also comes as no surprise that this while she’s discovering this “new always looking for that next big Want to join the dialogue? Where the che in an effort to save her from film also quotes Neitzsche: “Blessed thing,” and then takes a shortcut to score to bring happiness. Darren heck were you all year? But serious- being erased. In doing so, he drags are the forgetful: for they get the bet- her inevitable rude awakening (real- Aronofsky’s eye is impeccable, and ly, drop James and Dan an email her through time as well as he ter even of their blunders.” One of izing what she’s become), through it will be interesting to see what he and let ‘em know what you think, recounts the events in their relation- the my favorite shots is one of the eyes of Cage. Adaptation and does with Lone Wolf and Cub, an their email addresses are right there! page 26 april 1, 2004

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LEIGHTON foundation of money in the universi- “There have been a lot of under $14,000 per-year since.” was them (the university) who cut ty’s athletic department, made the changes to the budget,” explains Bill Wedlake, who is the current the team.” explains Wedlake. KLASSEN decision to cut the entirety of the Cull. “We have to make an analysis, athletic director, was hired two years “There’s a huge financial crunch on Sports Editor funds. He says that the team didn’t looking at everything as a whole, ago and has maintained a signifi- campus; there’s huge infrastructure operate under the same standards and try to identify what is a priority cantly healthy relationship with the problems, and this just wasn’t our or the that the other university teams oper- for the better of the university. It team according to Mathez. decision. Only six of the players University of ate under which include a roster that might not seem like $14,000 is a lot However, she says he didn’t see the attended the university, and in order FW innipeg consists solely of university stu- of money, but it is, and we needed to same potential in the team as Ferris, for them to play in the CIS, we’d women’s hockey club, progress and dents, and the eligibility to play in put it elsewhere.” and although Wedlake doesn’t have have to get a men’s team as well evolution have never been easy to university leagues such as the The University of Winnipeg’s financial control over the team, he which is something the university achieve. But coming off of one of Canadian Interuniversity Sport athletic department originally adopt- does act as the teams spokesperson just can’t financially support.” their most successful seasons that (CIS). Unfortunately, the women’s ed the team approximately four to Cull which carries some negotia- Wedlake believes part of the rea- marked their fourth consecutive hockey team didn’t meet any of years ago while under the commis- tion credibility towards the teams’ soning for the cut was constituted in provincial championship and a high those standards. sion of athletic director Aubrey budget. the imbalance of university students rank at this year’s national champi- “One of the reasons is that they Ferris. Prior to that, the team was “It’s (the relationship with the who are on the teams’ roster. Only onship, their achievements won’t didn’t really operate under the same sanctioned under the UWSA where athletic department) has been good six of the 23 team members attend unfortunately be something that the standards that the other teams in the it received minimal funding. for the most part, but I think he (ath- the University of Winnipeg, which team can build on. athletic department operate under,” Jill Mathez, the teams’ current letic director Bill Wedlake) didn’t may have turned the university off of The University of Winnipeg has says Cull. “Only six of the twenty head coach says that Ferris felt there really know much about the hockey investing money in a team that is not cut the funding for the team, ulti- three players attended the university, was a need to sanction a women’s team; we accomplished so much, directly involved with the university. mately erasing the teams’ existence. so they were listed under a club team team, and after recognizing the suc- and he didn’t understand the impor- The funding cut also means the “They are effectively killing the status, which doesn’t allow them to cess and potential of the women’s tance,” she says. “I constantly had teams’ head coach Jill Mathez will fastest growing sport in Manitoba, compete in a league against other hockey team, he convinced the uni- girls calling me, wanting to try out be out of a job. She says she’s look- and we’re just devastated right now,” universities.” versity to sign the team on to the ath- for the team, but we could only take ing for other opportunities, but hopes said Margaret Friesen, a university Cull says the athletic department letic department under a $14,000 so many.” that maybe one day, the university of Winnipeg conflict resolutions stu- wasn’t the only area in which cuts per-year budget. Wedlake said he played a mini- will once again be able to support the dent and player of the women’s were made; he says that cuts were “He (former athletic director mal role in the teams dismiss from team. hockey team. made on prioritizing what is most Aubrey Ferris) saw the need for the athletic department, and support- “Right at this point, I have some After a yearly review of the important for the university, and it another varsity team to be part of the ed Cull’s decision to filter the funds other things I’m doing and the University of Winnipeg’s budget, Ian was essential that the entirety of the athletic program,” explains Mathez. elsewhere in the university. answer to my place on the team is Cull, vice President of the student teams’ $14,000 per-year budget was “He gave us $10,000 for a start up “I was just sending them (the ‘no’, but tomorrow, maybe ‘yes’, I services, who has sole control of the cut. budget, and we’ve been operating university) the facts and figures, it just can’t say for sure right now.” Get Active, Discover Manitoba, Earn a Little Cache map to follow on your return route. there. My grandfather used to haul the suitcas- tions of the game including virtual caches, BY A.P. (BEN) BENTON Sounds kind of simple, and true to couch es by team of horses…while the campers where a user must discover a feature of a mon- eocaching is a sport made for the mod- potato form, some Geocachers opt for all the walked the 1/2 mile to the camp. Each group ument and report it back to the creator to get ern era. It combines the Internet, com- creature comforts—punching coordinates into was 60 to 80 kids. The summer I was 13 I credit; offset caches, in which a set of numbers Gputers, and technological gadgets with their GPS, hopping into a vehicle, and driving worked as a cook’s helper (my aunt was cook) at a landmark or monument will redirect the physical activity and the great outdoors. For directly to the location. After squirreling out then I spent 2 summers as a dishwasher. Got user to the real cache; puzzle caches, which couch potatoes and basement bound computer the usually well-hidden cache they scurry paid a whole $60 a month and loved every require a user to solve a puzzle before com- geeks everywhere, it’s the perfect incentive to home, baubles in hand for ice cream, inexpli- minute of it. Worked from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 pleting the cache; and multi-stage caches, in get active. cably feeling that they have accomplished p.m. each day but had time off in the afternoon which the first cache gives coordinates (or par- Geocaching probably owes its origins to something. to swim.” tial coordinates) to the next location or multi- Orienteering, a still practiced method of using But the best way to take advantage of this As of today there are nearly eighty-thou- ple caches have hints to the final cache. a map, a compass, and a set of coordinates to sport is to set yourself up for a challenge. For sand caches in 194 countries, 56 of them in For more information on Geocaching or to locate a specific item or landmark. example, when a friend and I first Geocached, Manitoba, and even a few right in the city of get the waypoints for your first cache, visit the Geocaching replaces the map and compass we opted for two sites that were located fairly Winnipeg. There are also a number of varia- website at www.geocaching.com with a GPS unit (Global Positioning System) close together. We decided we would hike and requires brief access to a computer. A GPS from a local campground just outside of Gimli unit, which for basic models starts at about $ to the first, eat a light lunch, continue to the 200, is a lightweight, hand-held device that in second, and then hike back, a roundtrip of its most basic form receives information from approximately 12 kilometres. a number of overhead satellites and records a Once found, a cache may contain practi- user’s position on the planet. Higher-end units cally anything—collectables, locally themed can be interfaced with a computer to upload objects, outdoor items, and some a disposable and download maps and waypoint files, but camera for visitors to take their pictures which this is not a requirement to become a are later posted on the Geocaching website. Geocacher. But a cache will always contain a logbook in The first of many websites to evolve for the which each discoverer can record their name sport is the best place to begin. This is where or handle, date and details of visit, and items you find a waypoint for cache in your area, but they took or left. The logbook also usually at its basic level the site also allows includes some details of who created the cache Geocachers to create a profile complete with a and why they did it. handle, and lets you log how many caches The first cache I visited appeared nothing you’ve discovered. more than an unexploited treed area. Upon At the outset, once a user has selected a reading the logbook, however, I discovered cache the Geocacher is presented with a set of that there was quite a bit of history for the longitudinal and latitudinal coordinates (a way- area. point), which are entered in to the GPS unit. Created by a Geocacher going by the han- This doesn’t require a degree in Geography or dle “The_Old_Bat & Sour Puss,” I learned that GIS, it’s simply a fill-in-the-blank process. in its day this plot of land had been a free sum- Once entered, the GPS will, like a digital mer camp that ran sessions throughout the sea- bloodhound, dutifully lead the way. Unlike old son for handicapped children, underprivileged yeller, a GPS will also indicate distance children, and Senior citizens. remaining, average speed, elevation gain/loss, The cache creator writes “groups came by ETA based on average speed, and draw you a train to McElhern Station which is no longer april 1, 2004 page 27

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BASKETBALL SEASON WRAP-UPS Growing Pains Men’s Basketball Season Wrap-up and early injuries, dug them an recalls Crook. “Part of that was we Crook. “And, Marlon, Michael, and several more recruits to push both BY MIKE PYL early-season hole that, ultimately, had so many new people to the pro- Matt, the guys who had never played starters and bench players for min- ctually, to call it “growing led to their demise. gram. We weren’t very experienced in our program before, got some utes. pains” would be an under- The Wesmen began the season and we hadn’t played together very experience and understood what it Undoubtedly, though, the key to Astatement. The University with a much-revamped roster. Their well. We were missing key people took to play at this level.” success for next year’s edition lies in of Winnipeg men’s basketball team, backcourt, in particular, saw many we thought we’d have (Nasajpour Heading into next season, the status of Erfan Nasajpour. After a at times overmatched and often changes after starters Erfan and Smalling) and on top of that, our Winnipeg will be counting on its year that saw the 2003 CIS Rookie undersized, stumbled through most Nasajpour and Aldin Smalling were problems get augmented by all these established group of returning veter- of the Year sit out to improve his of the 2003-04 season en route to a ruled academically ineligible. In injuries. If it wasn’t one thing, it was ans in hopes of improving on this grades, he has become more 7-19 (3-17 regular season) record, response, newcomers Marlon something else. It just kept snow- year’s record. Players like Gomez, focussed both on the court and in the good for last place in the Canada Richards, Mike Gomez, Jhonnathan balling. The first term was basically Opalko, Richter and swingman Dave classroom. West Conference. Yet, despite a Menjivar, and Matt Opalko were an ugly experience for everybody.” Brar (who led the team with 11.7 “He understood how important sense of underachievement, the added (with forward Mo Williams Riding the coattails of a tumul- ppg) are expected to bring consisten- basketball is to him. I think it hurt rookie-laden squad showed occa- the fifth rookie). As expected, time tuous first half, the team, 2-7 at the cy to next year’s squad. With that in not to be able to play, so he’s really sional flashes of brilliance that was needed in order for Wesmen time, entered the Wesmen Classic at mind, however, they also went 7-19. pushed himself academically to get breeds optimism to head coach both new and old to gel. risk of becoming the first Winnipeg As a result, changes are no doubt in back in a situation where he will be Dave Crook as the team looks for- A packed infirmary also proved squad to lose in the first round. store. eligible to play next year.” ward to an improved performance difficult to overcome early in the Improbably, however, they knocked “There are some question marks Crook does not hold back when next year. year. Starting centre J.P. Lynch off Memorial and Manitoba en route after you get through the top five or describing Nasajpour as the heart of “As much as the season was a missed the preseason and fellow big to falling 70-69 to Brock in the six guys in the rotation. We’re going the team. The former point guard of disappointment,” says Crook, man Tony Richter was out for the championship. to have to make some tough deci- the junior national team looks to “there were a few positive things first few games. As well, Richards, While the Wesmen were hardly sions. Those guys (on the bubble) make those around him better with that make it a little bit more palat- thrust into the role of starting point mistaken for the 1996 Chicago Bulls know it and they will have to be his vision, passing skills, and his able.” guard, but had only begun practicing following their successful ready if they want to come back and leadership. Palatable highlights include an with the team a week before the Christmastime run, it was obvious challenge. At the same time, in uni- The 2003-04 Winnipeg men’s impressive showing in the Wesmen opening game. While the injured list the team had improved. Not only versity sport, you have to bring in basketball team took some arduous Classic and a 3-2 record over their paled in comparison to last years were they healthier, but key players new people every year.” first steps in a difficult rebuilding final five regular season games. injury-riddled season, the Wesmen emerged to grab the Wesmen by the While the recruiting class is far process. With a returning core of vet- However, these came well into the did not have their full roster until the proverbial horns and back into the from finalized, the Wesmen have erans, some fresh first-year legs, and course of the season. final week of the season in February. realm of respectability. already inked guards Josh Sjoberg a refocused Erfan Nasajpour, the Their snail-like grovel out of “The first term we just weren’t “We finally got our players as from Kelvin and Steve Olivier-Job Wesmen will likely be all grown up the gates, due to some fresh faces very good, to be perfectly honest,” healthy as they could be,” said from Sisler. The team is interested in in no time. Bittersweet End for Wesmen Women game. Having won the silver medal Women’s Athlete of the Year at the surprising many when her name Rouseau, Minnesota, will be looked BY SHERI LAMB at nationals in 2002-03 and the University of Winnipeg. appeared so prominently on the upon to generate more offence next he University of Winnipeg bronze in 2001-02 it marks the third As the Wesmen look towards score sheet. Surprising, because she season. women’s basketball team year in a row the Wesmen have next season and another opportunity is like the “forgotten” player, not Besides Ezirim, other new Tbegan the 2003-04 with high brought home a medal. to break the home court jinx at part of a sister-combo, not returning recruits include Sam Breakenridge hopes of capturing the Canadian This season also marks the end nationals they face the seemingly after a crushing injury and without from Oak Park who won the Interuniversity Sport (CIS) title on of the stellar university playing insurmountable task of retooling the drama of a name like “Uzo” Provincial AAAA title and Christina their home court at the Duckworth careers of point-guard Sally Kaznica their line-up without Kaznica and (Asagwara) or Kaz-Nica. Next sea- Thys from Miles Mac. Centre. In the end, the women could and forward Janet Wells. Replacing Janet Wells. son, her fourth, Daniels needs to take Off the court, McKay needs to only smile through tears at the Kaznica’s great floor vision and “The players are encouraged to some of the pressure off Wells and find a new assistant coach as Jamie achievement of medaling under gold Wells’ superb defensive capabilities raise the bar and challenge them- Thompson by hitting the scoreboard Hickson is leaving the team after six for three straight years at Nationals. and excellent free throw shooting selves in the off-season to make a little more often. seasons to attend the National After an emotionally devastating won’t be an easy task for coach themselves and the team better,” With the 2004-05 season being Coaching Institute in Victoria. loss to their Canada West rival Tanya McKay. urges McKay. her third Asagwara is looking to earn Possibly Janet Wells could step in “It is always tough to lose 5th a permanent starting job on next and continue her association with the Regina Cougars in the semi-final of Looking Ahead: 2004-05 the CIS championships, the Wesmen year players. They play such a big year’s squad and while she has the team from the bench, being that all turned in a gritty ‘never say die’ per- role in your success,” McKay says Improving their first half pro- leadership capabilities and a positive of her team-mates already have a formance in beating the Simon about her tough summer assignment duction is at the top of coach attitude, her on-court performance healthy respect for her. Fraser Clan in the bronze medal of finding replacements for her grad- McKay’s list of things to do in the needs more consistency. Overall, if the Wesmen hope to uating starters. Still the losses are off-season. All to often over the last After contributing decently in break the home court CIS jinx in younger players’ gain McKay says, season the Wesmen were digging her freshman season, forward 2004-05 they will have a lot of work TEAM TIDBITS “As it creates opportunities for themselves out from a first half Stefanie Timmersman from to do. returning players and recruits.” deficit, which cost them dearly in the University of Winnipeg The Wesmen opened up their CIS semi-final versus the Cougars. Female Athlete of the Year season with a 12-game winning While Kaznica is difficult to JoAnne Wells streak and then endured a 13-game replace at guard, the “fiery” 5’5” win streak after Christmas (includ- Melanie Talastas has done a good Tracey Macleod Award ing tournament action). They finish job coming off the bench over the (for determination, perseverance and the season with a 13-7 record in sec- past three seasons to run the show unwavering spirit) ond place behind the rival Cougars. and new recruit Jenny Ezirim from Heather Thompson After easily dispersing of their Vincent Massey Collegiate will chal- CIS Championship Canada West quarterfinal opponent lenge for the open position, says All-Stars Saskatchewan Huskies, the final four McKay. Can West championships in Regina JoAnne Wells JoAnne Wells and Thompson, if saw the Wesmen come up empty, she stays healthy, look to lead the Canada West All-Stars finishing fourth. Wesmen next season delivering First Team This season also marked the hoops, rebounds and the hopes of JoAnne Wells return of forward Heather Thompson leading the team to that elusive after missing all of the 2002-03 sea- national gold medal. Together, both Second Team son with a torn ACL. The star veter- Wells and Thompson are a dynamic Sally Kaznica an brought more scoring and a ‘1-2’ punch in the line-up, but other Graduates dynamic rebounder to the Wesmen players will have to step up their Jamie Hickson line-up, while JoAnne Wells tore up game if the team has any shot at Sally Kaznica scoreboards everywhere else with nationals. Janet Wells her offensive attack. For the second Quietly, Kate Daniels completed straight year, Wells’ was named her third season with the Wesmen page 28 april 1, 2004

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always be a place to dance to Latin music,” he has caused some tangoing that exceeds past the says. dance floor, and right into the dating sphere. And worldwide status does actually “There are a few couples who are dating, Salsa Dancing include Winnipeg; the group regularly plans that weren’t dating at the beginning of the class- weekend events to Latin dancing venues within es,” explains Wikowski. “I would also recom- the city. Some of those include the Latin gar- mend it to anyone who is starting up a relation- (Double Dipping Allowed) den, across the street from the university, as ship in dating.” well as the bottom level of The Empire on most Salsa Dancing is offered every Friday ahead in the dancing because it’s so exciting weekends. from 6:00 to 7:30 at the Duckworth Center. The BY LEIGHTON KLASSEN because of all the turns and twists, and a lot of But the saucy dance class has also proven class costs $5.00 per session, or $40.00 for the to be an avenue where its hot and spicy theme season. t’s 5:30 p.m. on a Friday afternoon. the moves are pretty sexy,” explains Dorge. “It Cosette Dorge, a communications major also makes you want to go to the bar and show attending the University of Winnipeg, is off.” sitting on an empty bench outside the Bar? What bar? Although the media I seems to cover nightclubs that limit their musi- lower level gym in the Duckworth Center. And while most other occupants of the facility are cal selection to top 40’s, ie: CanadaInn bars (for Fact & Fitness about to leave for the weekend, she’s rather just obvious reasons), as Comia explains, having about to get her weekend started with a kick. Latin Salsa dancing on your dancing portfolio BY SARAH HAUCH She’s waiting for Maciej Witkowski, a history gets you a ticket on the dance floor spotlight major, who is about to join her in something so almost anywhere- world wide. Q: I’ve heard so many pros and cons for the low-carb, no-carb diet. What is the deal? hot and spicy, it will knock their socks off, lit- “As soon as people experience this, they A: Let me just start off by saying that I am thrilled that you asked that question. You can hardly erally. realize that you can go to any turn the corner without somebody throwing a low-carb pita is your face. What started out as a The two students are about to enter major city in mere ‘fad-diet’ has transpired into a multi-billion dollar production. People now a days can get through the doors of their Friday afternoon the world low carb bread, crustless pizza, you name it- it’s low carb. Salsa dancing session, a program offered and there So what is this miracle diet? Well, Mr. Aitkin’s states that ‘to lose weight you should nearly through the Duckworth center, which they say will eliminate all carbs from your diet’. This includes such foods as potatoes, bread, pasta, crackers, is guaranteed to ‘spice up your life’!. etc. Mr. Aitkin’s claims that these foods are quickly converted to fat in the body. Furthermore, you “It’s a really fun environment where are allowed to eat all the fat and protein you want. there’s high energy music,” explains Dorge. “The people are happy, open-minded, and Okay, so he’s presenting us with a diet body’s pH becomes significanty increased everyone just really wants to be here.” that; ‘A’ deprives our bodies of probably the and major side effects occur such as dehydra- “It’s definitely a stress reliever,” adds most important nutrient, and, tion, headaches, and blurred vision, and if Witkowski just moments after arriving at the ‘B,’ encourages eating excessive amounts of prolonged, can have major damaging effects. Duckworth. “It makes you forget about every- fat. You will become constantly constipated thing else- and concentrate on your partner,” he I hardly know where to begin explaining and bloated. Fiber is what keeps you ‘regu- says with a humorous tone. what’s wrong with this diet. There is so much lar’ by adding bulk to stool and providing a The origination of Salsa dancing is to say that it would be best done in point liquid medium for excretion. (Lovely to think unknown, but it is believed to come to America form. The following describes what would about I know, but hear me out!) Because fiber from Latin immigrants. It is considered a dance happen to your body over time if you fol- comes only from plant sources (i.e. carbs, that involves two people, and consists of simul- lowed this diet. grains, oat, etc.) your body will have a horri- taneous hip and feet movements. You will initially lose weight because for ble time trying to go to the bathroom. The dancing duo have been attending the every gram of carbohydrate you lose in the You become consistently cranky and sessions for the most part of the year body, you lose 3 grams of water. (So although tired. throughout which time they have the scale says your lighter, you really are just You are consuming major amounts of become ‘salsa dancing junkies.’ And becoming dehydrated.) fats which leads to cholesterol build-up in the although they both began the classes with The bodily systems that rely solely on blood vessels and creates a higher potential to minimal dancing experience, they point carbohydrates to function properly slowly trigger heart attacks, strokes, and other car- to the classes instructor, Rommel Comia, as the stop functioning. (These systems include the diovascular diseases. reason for their prolonging addiction. brain, the central nervous system, the red You put yourself at risk for additional “He’s very attentive to everyone learning blood cells and the retina of the eye.) nutrient deficiencies which may lead to further the moves, and makes sure everyone is under- Because your carb intake is inadequate problems. standing everything,” says Dorge. “He really your body is unable to produce muscle tissue. You aren’t allowed to eat countless foods starts you off slowly, but anybody can pick it While your body is receiving no fuel that make you happy. Come on, can you image up.” from carbohydrates it will eventually begin to your next Super Bowl Party with veggies and “He really knows what he’s talking break down already existing tissues in the dip because taco chips are a no-no? Or how about, and he’s helpful, friendly, and body for energy. Generally the body will first about a tofu wedding cake? I hardly think so. approachable,” adds Witkowski. break down muscle tissue for an energy In all honesty, this diet is ultimately dam- Comia teaches physical education source. (So now you’re not just not making aging and no fun. If your looking to lose through River East school division number new muscle tissue, the muscle you already weight, your sure fire is TO STOP EATING one, and has been teaching dancing classes have is wasting.) SO MUCH and BE MORE ACTIVE!! We all through the Duckworth center for about four Due to decreased muscle mass, metabo- deserve to eat the foods we like but that also years. He says his goal of teaching Salsa danc- lism slows down. means we must do it in moderation and be ing isn’t necessarily to develop students into If carbohydrate levels continue to drop physically active to balance our energy-intake competition dancers, but rather to expose them your body stops breaking down fat. Your with our energy-output. to the culture, music, and energy of Salsa danc- body needs carbs to break down fat into C02 I hope that this column had cleared up a ing. and H20. Without it, you get an incomplete few of those carb questions. If you have any “I just want them to try different things, breakdown of fats. further inquiries into the subject matter feel get used to the music, the Latin culture, and just This incomplete breakdown of fats leads free to ask. basically get them exposed to all of it,” says to a disorder called Metabolic Acidosis. Your And remember, be fit and love it. Comia. And the exposure is all Dorge and Wikowski needed to become Salsa dancing If you would like to ask a fitness question, or comment on anything related to fitness and getting gurus, and keeners of Comia’s class! into shape, email Sarah Hauch at [email protected], or leave a message at 786-9497. “We always want to learn more and get Photos: Leighton Klassen